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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02
RUTLEDGE.
The Rutledge Acadeny-Crenshaw for Free
 Silver and Captain Johnston.

Jbe Rutledge Academy-Crenshaw for Free
 Silver and Captain Johnston.
 Rutledge, Oct 31.-(Special Corre- pondence.)--Lumber has been placed upon the grounds and work has com menced on the completion of the Rutledge academy. After it is finished 1t will be one of credit to the town, and shows an interest in the people for education.
 Several of the young men of this place went to Greenyille today to take in the Wild West show. They report an enjoy able time and a large crowd.
 There can be no question as to the standing ofthe people of Crenshaw coun- ty politically. Far and near comes the voice of free silver and for Captain John ston. It will be a complete walkover in this part of Hon. Jess district unless some miraculous changes are made.
 One of the State Herald's correspond ents voices the sentiments of the teachers of this county when he says Let's have a teachers day at the exposition" There Is no reason earthly why the teachers of the south, or even of Alabama, could not have a glorious gathering at the eXposi- ton, which would be very profitable to them. Every teacher of the state will we have no doubt, favor 1t. What do you say, brethren?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The Greensboro Watchman does not agree with some organs" that Governor Oates is the only man in the state who "can save the party" When the party gets into condition that it must be saved over again every two years by sacrificing one and the same man, it tends to suggest the reflection whether it is worth saving or not. We imagine Governor Oates has too much sense to suppose such suggestions as that are in tended to promote his ambition. A plan of salvation that lasts only twentyfour months is not one that will commend it. self to reflecting men.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02
oPELIKA..
IoII Fzrst Avenue.
The Earthquaks-Prisoner Escapes-Large
 Porkers-Court News.

The Earthquaks-Prisoner Escapes-Large Porkers-Court News. Opelka, Oct. 31.-(Special Correspond ence)-Grant Barrow, a convict from Chambers county, escaped from the Che
 wacla Lime works yesterday. He was a trusty and was carrying dinner to the
 other convicts when he made his escape The company has offered a reward Tor his capture>.
 MT. L. B. Mcclure, master of trains of
 the Western Railroad of Alabama, is in the city.
 The long continued drouth here was broken by light shower last night, and this morning the winter opened up in regular order with a cold, bleak day and a steady pouring rain. A distinct shock of earthquake was felt here this morning about o'clock. Many were awakened from their slumbers by it and much uneasiness for the moment was caused.
 We were shown today some of as per feet specimens of hog flesh as we have ever seen. They are the property of MT. J. T. Puckett and are of the Berkshire variety. Four of them are IA months old and average $50 pounds apiece. One Of them is 10 months old and will net 250 pounds They were raised mostly on dish water, Mrs. Puckett says, being no trouble or expense at all. Hard times will never come near such thriftiness, for with Well-hlled smoke mousse one ca1 defy all want. It is indeed gratifying to learn that le- gal matters in this county have been re- | duced to such a minimum that second civil week Is unnecessary. The alacrity with which the civil business was trans acted during the first week renders sec ond week unnecessary for that docket, | thus saving the county d good sum of money and allowing large number of witnesses, jurors, etc. to keep at their work.
 Every case that has been tried in the criminal court this week has resulted in | the conviction of the defendant.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02
AT HIGH WATER MARK

The silver stream is at high water mark still in Louisiana, as elsewhere. The New Orleans Times-Democrat says:
 That the farmers of Louisiana have not changed their views because worms and bad weather have cut down the crop, and consequently advanced prices. the recent democratic primary in Madison parish. the first held in the state, proves. The primary was for the purpose of nom- mating candidates for local offices, but at the same time a vote was taken on the question of instructing our senators and representatives in congress to vote in favor of the free coina-s of silver at
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

plains. that the canceling of the green backs shall reduce the volume of the currency. The process of cancellation is only to go on as fast as other sound and safe currency can be substituted for the notes retired. As already intimated, this may require some time. but the im- pertant point is to make a beginning Louisville Corrier-Journai Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02
KENNEDY.
The Earthquake Plainly Felt-The Cottol
 Crop About Marketed.

Kennedy, Oct. 31.-(Special Corre- spondence.)--Quite a heavy rain fell last night, and about o'clock this morning perceptible shock was felt, supposed to be earthquake. Some houses shook con- siderably and parties coming in from the country report it equally severe.
 Last week was unusually dull for the time of year, the decline in cotton hay ing caused lull in all kinds of business. Since it has reacted, however. trade has revived, and from present indications the balance of the cotton crop in this section will be placed on the market in the next few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02
PENCILINGS.
Ballad of the Bad Little Boy.

Ballad of the Bad Little Boy. The busy little neighbor boy Improves each shining hour By doing all the naughtinesS That lies within his power. He plays for keeps," and daily wins Our darling's toys away, And O! the sinful words that he Has taught our child to say! All this, perhaps, 1 could endure, But I must draw the line When that his mother says her son Learns wickedness from mine.
 FRANK PUTNAM.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Perhaps no public man has shrunk so much in the eyes of the people during the last year as Senator David B. Hill. There is little left of him now except an appe- tite for office and power.-New York Press. Rep
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Barney Barnato has just given $225OOO to the poor of London, which is larger than any single gift ever made by the Rothschilds.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

As remedy for infanticide in Paris M. Louis de Grammont proposes that baby market be established where parents too poor or indifferent to take care of their children may sell them to those who will look after them.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

It has been suggested that Congress- man Stallings' alleged indorsement of Congressman Clarke only extends as far Rs MT. Clarkes candidacy, and that "Jess'' would be looking the other way when the voting takes place.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Joseph Jefferson never talks politics. What his party bias may be is not eener- ally known. He is very diplomatic in dodging all questions that tend to en- trap him into an expression of opinion regarding national issues.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

In 1894 1t was out of order for the pres ident to take any stand on the contest in New York state. At that time Senator Hill headed the ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

It is an undisputed fact that every nation that demonetized silver did so when the silver dollar was worth 100 cents in gold
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

There will be no prize fight take place in Arkansas between Corbett and Fltz- simmons until after the expiration of twenty days at least.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

When everybody reaches the same con- clusion about matter the conclusion is generally correct. Everybody agrees that Birmingham is destined to be the city of the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

When any lawlessness occurs in any of the big cities now the people jump up and say telegraph for Governor Culberson. Whats the matter with the governor of Arkansas?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

It Is said the fellow who wrote -Four More Years of Grover died in Philadel- phia and without repentance.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

T MT. Cleveland has written letter en- dorsing the regular democratic state Ticket in New York. Is it not time for some Alabama papers to say whether or mot they consider Ex-Mayor Grace and his following In New York bolters?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The Selma Times thinks that the main opposition to reuniting the white demo- crats of Alabama comes from a few men who fear that their occupation as king makers and office-holders would cease. Fhe Selma Times believes in the doctrine of total depraYity.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Selma Times M. B. P. Watson cap- tured centipede from a bunch of ba- nanas yesterday. It is on exhibition In the window of E. P. Gault's drug store. It is one of the largest ever seen in Selma, and its looks send a chill through ones body.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

A fashionable audience in Paris recent ly listened to a lecture on chemistry by A celebrated chemist. At the conclusion of the lecture lady and gentleman who were among the first to leave the hall had reached the open air when the lady caught her escort staring at her. What is the matter?" asked the madame. in surprise. Pardon me, but you are quite blue? The lady returned to the hall and approached a mirror. She started back In horror. The rouge upon her cheek had been converted into a beautiful blue by the chemical decomposition which had taken place under the influence of the gases which had been generated during The lecture. The majority of the women In the audience had suffered in a sim liar manner There were all sorts of col ors-blue, yellow, violet and black Some whose vanity had induced them to mt Ivory on the skin, coral on the lips. rouge on the cheeks and black on the eyebrows had undergone ludicrous transforma- tion
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The New York World says that the shipments of American wheat to England during September were surpassed by the combined totals of India and Argentina as well as by the combined totals of Rus sia and Roumania. The Argentina corn crop is also becoming factor in the com petition with ours in European markets.
 So much has been said about the failure of the Baltic canal that the four largest ironclads in the German navy were re- gently sent through it as a test. They made the trip in eleven hours without any accident. demonstrating the ease with which Germany can transfer her whole fleet from the Baltic into the North sea tn case of war.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

have a bank tomorrow. Gordon DuBose will open doors there Friday morning with MT. R. E. Bowdon as cashier. The bank here will continue under his own management. l#4DG
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The perversity of human destiny Is shown by the fact that politicians are clamoring for harmony and do not get it, while the professional fighters achieve nothing else.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Sylvanus Sawyer, the inventor of rifed cannon, has just died in Templeton, Mass, at the age of 73.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

| Many of the state papers are having a good deal to say about the alleged dis courtesy shown to Governor Oates and his staff at Atlanta. We don't think it very good taste to complain even if it were true. The best way to resent a slight is never to see it.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

Blountsville Democrat: MT. Daniel Ma lone of Garden City called to see us Mon day and informed us that his barn con taining his fodder, corn and hay, together with his horse. was burned last Saturday morning about o'clock. The fire was the work of incendiaries.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

A sick man is always glad to see the doctor, but after he gets well and before the bill is paid he will sometimes go a long distance out of his way so as not to meet him on the street.
 Says the Chicago Times Herald: Two Kentucky gentlemen who had been drink ing freely got into a dispute over dog and proceeded to shoot at each other. All of the Kentucky newspaper accounts of the affair blamed the whole trouble on the dog"
 James Whitcomb Riley denies that he either is writing or has any thought of writing a novel. He modestly adds that he does not believe himself capable of a work of that character. The Hoosier poet is living in congenials retirement, doing only such occasional work with his pen as seems to him to be of the nature of recreation. MT. Riley will not fill plat form engagements this season.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The big United States e battleships Maine and Texas are now in commits sion, and the Indiana will join them for active service in about two weeks. Even now her main battery Is aboard and 100,- 900 pounds of powder in her magazines. Before the year ends the Massa chusetts and Oregon will be ready. The two dou- ble turren monitors could be completed within three months. and the Puritan, with her 14-inch armor and 12-inch rifles, is we'll advanced The ram Katahdin and torpedo boat Ericsson can be relied on at short notice. These seven armor clads will soon be added to the modern war ships New York. Monterey. Miantono- moh and Amphitrite. Other warships in course of construction are three gum boats, the cruiser Brooklyn. the battle ships Iowa, Keersarge and her unnamed mate, and several torpedo boats. Our navy is in good shape and improving ev- cry month.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The State Herald had hoped that Gov ernor Oates would see his way clear to appoint Capt. N. A. Graham of the Shelby Sentinel probate judge of Shelby county, to fill the place made vacant by the death of Judge Leeper. He did not do so how ever. Captain Graham deserved the ap- pointment. He had been loyal to the democratic party, to the national and state administrations. and it does seem that if there Is anything in these things he ought to have been rewarded. Captain Graham was a devoted follower of the flag that was. furled. forever at Appo- matox and bears upon his person his loy- atty to that cause. All things being equal he ought to have had the appointment. The State Herald, however, was not in a position to ask any favors at the gov ernors hands. When we look at the empty sleeve of Alabama's chief execu- tive and watch the gallant Graham as he goes limping through life we can but ex- press the regret that we feel when we say we are sorry Captain Graham was not appointed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

the ratio of 16 to i. This stood more than 1 to 1-exactly 1-3 to Lin favor of free silver. It leaves no doubt how Madison stands on the silver question and Mad ison is fair test It is not as strongly silver as the hill parishes of north Louis- jana. Moreover, 1t is to be remembered that this was a democratic primary and the populites were left out; they are unanimously for free coinage. It would indicate that the white voters of Madison stand 8 or 10 to in favor of free silver, with the interior parishes probably more enthusiastically for the white metal.
 Madison is dlstinetively a cotton par ish, and deeply interested in its price. If the recent advance had the effect any where of weakening the silver cause, and persuading the farmers that the demon- etization of silver was not responsible for the low prices of all farm products, we might expect it to operate in Madison; and the returns of the democratic pri- mary show that it has not had the slight est influence there In spite of 8h cent cotton the democratic voters of Madison are as satisfied as ever that the perma- nent prosperity of the country demands the free coinage of silver at Is to |"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

senator sherman is not the only man who did not believe in Garfield. It is an- pounced that Senator Palmer is writing book Of "reminiscences, in which there is a good deal of plain speaking in regard to prominent characters. He kept a diary during the war, and had a habit of recording from day to day his opinion of those with whom he came in contact. Under date of June 1S 1863. he made an entry to the effect that Garfield, then chief-of-staff to Rosecrans, did not inn press him "as man who either possessed depth of feeling or pre-eminent sheer ity," but rather as one who was ambi- tious and likely to look out for himself. q was not surprised afterward," Palmer says, when Rosecrans was unfortunate at Chickamauga, that Garfield so man aged as to not only escape the censure to which Rosecrans was subjected. but obtained credit by his easy and useless return to Thomas on the battlefield"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The bullion now in the treasury pur- chased under the Sherman law would, if coined. make TIT, ,964, ,000 silver dollars The seignorage, being the difference be- tween this sum and the cost of the bull lion, would be 5S.SS3.677 silver dollars. Probably we shall hear about coining this seignorage again during the ap- proaching session of congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

r Wilcox Progress: The contractors have begun work on the bridge across Purse ley creek, about one mile south of Cam den. This is one of the largest and most important bridges in Wilcox county and it's reconstruction will be a great conve- nience to a large number of our people.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The culture of olives IS becoming an Important part of the great fruit indus try of California. Over S00000 trees have been planted during the present year. and 1t is expected that at least 100000 will be put out in the next year. The total area of olive orchards in the state is 2l. .000 acres, valued at about $5,0oo,0 900; and the value of the crop last year. gath- cred from 5000 trees, was $l60,0Q0.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The country editor seldom gets left. Even the seasons seem to play to his hand And now as the sturdy farmer places the yellow yam potato on his desk he chants like mocking bird in spring time:
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-02

The divisions now existing in the ranks of the men who followed Kolb in 1892 and 1894 are growing wider every day. Many of. those who were formerly the apostles for the Kolb movement are now denouncing him with great bitterness. The convention here on the 18th instant promises to be a lively affair, and will de- yelop whether Captain Kolb is to remain fhe central sun or go into total eclipse.
 The St. Louis .Globe-Democrat, Rep. says:
 "The democratic campaign managers in the Eighteenth Illinois Congressional district have made a serious mistake in committing their candidate to the 16 to l folly. They put Bland, Bryan and other 50 cent dollar agitators on the stump and thus have brought hundreds of sound money democrats to Hadley, the republican nominee. Hadley had an excellent chance of winning anyhow, and this drift of democrats to him appears to make his victory certain. Twenty of the Illinois distrcits, including the Elgh teenth went republican last November, leaving only two for the democrats. The Eighteenth is going to stick to the ma 5ority."
 When the election is over next Tuesday we will see whether the Illinois Eigh- teenth district democrats made mistake or not The proof of the pudding is in the chewing of the bag.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-21
Retlincbarn BAY society.

W-hatcom. July o0-Special.-Mr. Harry
and Mr. Frank Woodin gave very de-
hghtful dancing party Wednesday evening
al Cissna's hall in honor of Miss Cora and
Miss Ida Smith of Seattle who have been
visiting friends on the bay for the past
three weeks. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs w Fl. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
r. Bennett, Mr.. and Airs. +. h Morgan,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Cissna. Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. p Byrne, Mrs. Theodore Bacon Seat
tie. Miss Donna Taylor. Tacoma. Misses
Lee, Miss Burrows, Miss Allen, Miss Jen-
kins Miss Mckenzie. Miss Moore, Miss
Lawrie, Miss Pett3bone Miss Jennie Ben
son. Miss Emma Stewart, of Forest Grove,
Or, Miss Smith, Miss Ida Smith. Mr.. j. A.
Lee Mir. H. w. MARI, Mr.. Fl. j. Stocklein,.
Mr.. j. H. Mason, Mr.. Horace Stewart. of
Forest Grove. Or, Mr.. John Templin, Mr.
Rick Burrows. Mr.. G. III. Bacon. AIr. n. z.
Dunn. Mr.. n. d. Chetham, Mr.. James
Meikle, Mr. George B. Dunn. Mr.. W. P.
Shanly, Mr. r. q. Calvert. DIR. A B. Nc
Kinnon. Mr. c. W. Howard. Mr.. Thomas
c. Newman, Mr.. F. ID. Alexander, Idr. +.
]. Hill, Mr. Harry Wooodin, Mr.. Frank
Wooodin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowgirl gave a very pleas
ant little party at their home in Fairhaven
Friday evening in honor of Miss Cora and
Miss Ida Smith, of Seattle. The evening
was spent with music, games and dancing.
During the evening elaborate refreshments
were served. A score of guests We're pres
ent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-21
OLYMPIA society.

Olympia. July 2G.-Special.-Thls week
the Thurston county teachers institute
has been in session. with about 100 teach
ers In attendance. The reception commit
tee consisted of Miss Ida Hail. Miss Ada
Sprague, Miss Georgiana Fisher, Mr.. G..
o. Curry and Mr.. ID. G.. Cruikshank. Mon
day evening an informal reception was
rendered the visitors by Olympia citizens
IN Unity auditorium. Addresses were
made by Mayor Mann, Prof. Henry and
others. These, with instrumental and vo-
cal music. filed the programme. Thurs
day evening the teachers and their friends
plcknicked at Tumwater falls.
Mrs Kincaid invited the members of
her French classes TO an afternoon pic
mic at Tumwater last Tuesday. Invita-
tions were extended TO Mrs. Anders, Mrs.
Horr, Mrs. Diven. Mrs. Dunbar. Mrs.
Barr. Mrs. Lord Mrs. Roberts. Mrs.
Scott. Miss Wilson. Miss Anders. Miss
Barr. Miss Gale. Miss Gordon. Miss kauf-
man. Miss Kincaid. Miss Follansby. Miss
MeClay, Miss Price. Judge Anders, Mr.. W.
Price and Mr.. Lawrence George.
The Sons of Veterans gave a very enjoy
able moonlight excursion 10 Steillcoom on
the Mutnomah Friday evening
Prof. Landrig gave select dance Tues
day evening in the pariors OF Unity audi
torium. Those in attendance passed q
most enjoyable evening.
Miss Anna Tarbell Is visiting friends in
Olympia.
senator John l.. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson
are In the city. visiting the family of Gen.
Heustis.
Miss Bertha Leighton is entertaining
Miss Beth Hamilton, OF Seattle.
Miss Kate McGraw Is visiting In Spo-
kane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore and Miss
Mollie Moore are camping at Halls Re
sort.
Mrs. T. ]. Lamont. accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Blanche. is visiting In
Oakland.
Capt ]. ]. Gilbert has gone to Orcas
island on his regular summer government
coast survey Mr.. Robert Blanke1ship &C
companied him.
Mr.. Oscar Wood. OF Portland, Is visit
Ing his parents MI and Mrs. J. r. Wood
Miss Mabel Burnes is visiting Mrs. Arm
strong.
Judge Gordon and family and Maj. e. C.
Macdonald. wife and child are camping at
Buffers cove.
The Girls Friendly Society intend camp
ing at a resort near the city next week.
The young ladies will be chaperoned by
Mrs. r. G. O'Brien.