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The courier., 1895-12-07

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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
Not Surprising.

A special telegram from Washington to the Birmingham State Herald says the republicans hold eight-tenths of the best offices in that city. This fact was ascer- tained in canvass of each of the depart ments by democrats employed therein. They found that in several large bureaus there was not democrat employed. All the most desirable places in the postoffice department are held by republicans. In the war; state and navy departments like conditions prevail. In fact, the only exceptions to the rule are the interior and treasury departments, where demo- crats make a somewhat better showing The disbursing office of the treasury is in republican hands. The facts gathered are to be printed and circulated It is not surprising that a president who is surrounded by opponents of his party and Its principles was repudiated in the recent electlons--Mobie Unionist.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
MIR. CRISP.

The nomination by the democratic eau GUS of Ex-Speaker Crisp for renomina- tion as speaker is suggestive of line of policy which all democrats should pur- sue. When it was suggested that MT. Crisp would stand for renomination a number of papers which supposed that they represented the views of Mr. Cleve- land indignantly called for a vote of condemnation upon Judge Crisp. They held that his nomination would be a re- buke to the administration. and that if the silver craze sfto be stamped out it must be done at the top of the mountain by stamping Judge Crisp into atoms. We find, however, that the members of congress are wiser than the rabid news papers. They listened respectfully to MT. Richardson of Tennessee, who placed Judge Crisp in nomination. MT. Richardson said:
 We should inscribe on our banners the policy and principles and triumph of democracy, lay aside all new-fangled doctrines and continue the battle for a reduction of taxation on the people, give them cheaper clothing and supplies, to broaden and make better markets for the products of our farms and manufacto- ries, to reduce the public expenses, for greater simplicity in our national affairs, for home rule and local self-government; for an ample circulating medium for our trade and commerce; for sound money the gold and silver coinage of the consti- tuition, and then the democracy will again be triumphant and the country will be redeemed and regenerated"
 It appears, therefore, that Mir. Crisp was nominated upon the heels of a speech which called upon the caucus to lay aside all new-fangled doctrines and to stand by the gold and silver coinage of the constitution. As our so-called "sound money" friends do not believe in any constitutional money. and will not admit that gold and silver are recognized by the constitution, It follows that Judge Richardson's speech was a free and equal coinage speech such as the silver men approve. There was not a word of dis sent in the caucus against MT. Richard sons speech or against the nomination of Judge Crisp.
 To be candid, we do not believe that Judge Crisps nomination followed from Judge Richardsons speech as a neces- sary consequence. It is fair to say that he would have been nominated as an empty compliment whether the speech placing him in nomination had been a silver or gold speech; hut 1t Is just to say that the nomination sets healthy example to those who would slaughter and ostracise good democrat because he differs from others of his party upon an economic question which the party alone can settle. and which the hostile party will evade and refuse to settle. The tol- eration shown to Judge Crisp by the democratic caucus in face of the calls made by the administration press to re- fuse to him the empty compliment. should be a lesson to those newspapers of the south, published in the money centers which would ostracise all democrats who will not acknowledge Mr. Cleveland as the prophet to lead them to the political
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
THE BICYCLE. GIRL.

She glides like dream from my vision In the morning all dewy and gray; A nymph from the gardens Elysian She dasheS and flashes away Past meadows and groves where the sing ing
 Of birds all melodious swells. My heart hears the silvery ringing Of the beautiful bicycle bells
 She's bicycle, bicycle girl,
 With hair of the loviest curl;
 She's fresher than clover;
 My heart she rides over:-
 She's a bicycle, bicycle girl! Her cheeks with the crimson is glowing With all the rose could impart The breeze-the mad wanton!-is blowing A kiss and a curl to my heart, Past meadows where wild birds are wing ing
 Their way: Over velvety dells, She glides, with ravaging ringing Of the silvery bicycle bells!
 She's a. bicycle, bicycle girl.
 With hair of the loviest curl;
 She's fresher than clover;
 My heart she rides over:
 She's a bicycle, bicycle girl!
 Atlanta Constitution
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
SCHUBERT CONCERT COMPANY
The Attraction at Seals Hall Tomorrow
 Night,

The Schubert Concert company of Chi cago will give a concert at Seals hall to- morrow night. In speaking of this com pany the Rochester (N. Y.) Herald says:
 "In many respects the most delightful concert of the season in Rochester was that of the Schuberts at Central Presby- terian church last evening. The big au- ditorium was thronged, as 1t should be on such an occasion, nearly 2000 people gaining admittance In the whole range of musical organizations of the country there is none superior to the Schuberts. and Rochester has yet to hear its equal, by a very long way. In absolute perfec- tion of tone blending. in delicacy of eff fects, in purity of quality and artistic finish, this quartette is superlative to the last degree and simply unapproacha- ble. Tn a programme of such marked uniformity of excellence one hestates to name the best rendered selection of the evening, finding 1t far easier to say that each number was the best until the next was heard One cannot but wonder however, whether piece of music has ever been written that wound sound un- musical when rendered by the Schu- berts." E
 The Schuberts will be assisted by Miss Hughes, a celebrated harpist, al u Miss Read, a talented elocutionlsk
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

have just arrived and the town is wild to see the chase.
 George T. Smith, an express messen- ger. who was hurt on the Alabama Great Southern road last October, has suffi- eiently recovered as to be able to do of flee work and will return to Chattanooga in few days.
 Capt. Joe Johnston is the favorite in this part of the county for governor. Men who were strong Oates men in the last election now openly declare that Johnston is entitled to the place and they expect to vote for him in the pri- mafies.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
MARRIAGE.

Charles Dudley Warner is hopeful and refuses to look upon marriage as fait- ure. He comes to the conclusion; Tt is the exceptionally diseontented who are oftenest heard and it is the exceptionally unfortunate or vicious who attract most attention The complaints of the one and the visible and Haunted misery of the other furnish us sufficient spectacle of a world gone wrong, and sufficient H. lnstrations for those who adopt depress- ing theories, and apparently enjoy the prospect of pretty nearly universal un- happiness. The wise know, indeed, that no one is happy at all times, and that no one escapes suffering, and that the ex- pertinent of two lives lived as one. though of natures own devising, is not always successful. Yet in the great mass it Is reasonably successful, and. at any rate, a condition better for humanity than any other that has been tried. * ' It is a fractional view of life upon which the pessimists base their theories of the misery of life and the misfortune of mar riage. The fairly contented and reason- ably happy are silent; the mass of do- nestle life is unreported."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
FOR JOHNSTON AND BlMETALLlSM.

Troy, Dec 1, 1895. To the State Herald
 I noticed in last Fridays Advertiser an article from the Mobile Register stating that Captain Johnston may be nomi- mated, but that he would certainly be beaten; that he could not carry one-half of the democrats of Jefferson county, and could not get one-third of Mobile county. Such articles are undemocratic and damaging to the party, having a tendency to disorganize the party instead of building 1t up. The Advertiser and Register are doing more for the populite and republican parties than any half dozen papers of their own can possibly do. Captain Johnston will get two-thirds of the democratic vote of Pike, and J. F.. Stallings has simply got his rabbit foot on our people. He can beat a half dozen of the strongest men they can put out. While we are for Johnston and biIhetal- lism, we will support any man that gets the nomination, as it is better to have a half republican than a populite or full republican, for we did support Horace Greeley once in preference to the regular republican nominee. I am fearful that such papers as the Advertiser and Reg ister will go as Brick Pomeroy and his Lacrosse Democrat sooner or later.
 DEMOCRAT.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
Col. James B. Simnson.

The Athens Courier thusly compli- ments Editor Simpson of the Montgom- cry Journal
 The friends of Col. James B. Simpson of Montgomery are urging him to stand for seat'in the lower house of the next general assembly from his city. We don't know whether or not Jim wants the place. but if heNdoes he is entitled to It, both on account of his democracy and his ability to make a representative that would do honor to his county. He is a mnn, every inch of him. We would like to be able to vote once for Jim Simpson on general principles. He is an Irish man, true to his friends, true to his coun- ty and true to his state"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
ATHENS.
Christmas-Sehools-T State Herald Ap-
 preciated.

Christmas-Schools-Th State Herald Ap-
 preciated.
 Athens, Dec. 3.-(Special)-C is coming, and our people are beginning to feel its inspiration. A splendid crop of cotton has been made and good prices have been realized.
 Our schools are in full blast. The female college, under Dr. Parkers administra- tion, has taken on new life. The attend ance has very much increased since he took charge six or seven weeks ago.
 Miss Mary P. Ross will give a grand Christmas concert December IS, in the chapel of the college. Miss Ross Is one of the finest musical directors In the south. Col. J. T. Tanner one of our oldest and most respected citizens, made very fine speech on Thanksgiving Day, on the "Old and the New
 Col Robert Rawls, one of the finest newspaper men in the state, is booming this section of Alabama for all 1t is worth.
 Colonel Warten, one of our most en- terprising merchants, has offered beau tiful gold medal for the highest grade pupil in the Athens Female college for the year.
 The State Herald has many readers in Athens, and grows more popular every week
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

It is a matter of surprise to find an eminent jurist like Judge Campbell of Mississippi advocating the legalizing of the carrying of arms. He has recently written the following letter:
 Jackson Miss, Nov. 23 1895. '"To the Editor of the Times Democrat:
 Reading your editorial on carrying concealed weapons leads me to write that, after an experience of nearly half century, in active connection with the enforcement of laws, my Judgment Is that all laws against carrying weapons are wrong and should be repealed. They cannot be enforced, and for that reason should not exist. They operate unequally and harmfully by being restraint on those in whose hands the weapons would be harmless and often useful, and impos- ing no restraint on those in whose hands they are dangerous and often destruc- tive.
 My view is that all should be free to carry arms as they please. and that every girl especially should be taught 10 use them eXpertly. We would then hear less of rapes and burglaries and such crimes as so often occur, and there would not be crime more by reason of the unrestrained right to carry arms.
 Tt would prevent rather than promote crime The man disposed to commit crime is never restrained by the law against carrying concealed weapons, while the SOou cltlZen OItt1 IS, ana IS thus placed at a disadvantage, being at the mercy of the villain who assals him and is embodened to do 1t by the confi- dance that his victim is unarmed.
 "J. A. P. CAMPBELL"
 Judge Campbell Is mistaken. The law against carrying concealed weapons can be easily enforced if the drawing and use of concealed weapon Is made a felony equally with the commission of the crime which follows. The excuse made for car ryng concealed weapons is that the bear. CT fears for his life. The bearer is gen. erally an arrant coward, who carries concealed weapons habitually and who hasIens to use them before his adversary is conscious that his life is in peril. He is usually murderer without provoca- tiun. | Judge CampbelPs ideas were to prevail we would go back to the dark ages. when every brawler had a sword at his side and was ready to run another man through the body for biting his thainh at him. Fortunately we have coine to a. better age: but it Is doubtful whether this great republic of ours Is eIy far advanced frcm the dark ages as respects the use of arms to avenge private quaGreis. We are certainly very
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

Total so far as reported ...............13 POO
 Massacres are going forward still in these same districts; and instead of thinga growing better they are steadily growing worse. In the disturbed regions the valis are throwing aside all attempts at maintaining order, and both Kurds and Turkish soldiers are pillaging and murdering at will.
 There can be but one solution to these disorders. Mr. Gladstone struck the key note. He is the modern Peter the Her init, who sounds new crusade against the Turk. The Crescent must be driven back, and the sacred regions of Pales- tine and Asia Minor must be brought into the pale of civilization. The ships of war are ready to move forward-God grant they may move to victory!
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
United States Senator Contest.

The race for United States senator in Alabama will no doubt be between Gov. William c. Oates, Clarke of Mobile, Tompkins of Montgomery and the pres ent incumbent, James L. Pugh. Tn the contest between this .quartette of states men the Progressive Age will be for James L. Pugh, because he is the only free silver man and the only sound mon- ey man in the race, as we understand sound money. We think money can be worth too much as we'll as it can be worth too little. The first consideration is the dire calamity that is distressing the country now.-Scottsboro Progressive Age.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

point of entry and penetration of missile. A carefully kept table of such statistics would be of great use in aiding not only our own conservators of the peace, but would be invaluable in time of war to our government in the selection of arms and ammunition. Then, indeed, would we be the pioneers in a new field, giving to science. and sportsmen as well, new ideas which might change eventually present methods and character of fire arms.
 Let us improve our present opportuni- ties, SENEX.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

Twenty of the state delegations in the house will be solidly republican. and the republicans have a majority of thirty one delegations. Consequently, in the event of the election falling in the house they would choose the president. The only solid democratic delegations are those from Louisiana, Arkansas, Geor- gla, South Carolina and Mississippi. The delegates from all the territories are re- publlcans. The populists have fallen off 30 per cent in representation. having only six members as against twelve In the last
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

The condition of affairs in Asia Minor is simply barbarous. The anti-Moslem population is being massacred by the wholesale. Over a region of 60,00O square miles, from Trebizond to Diarbekr and from the Russian frontier to Sivas there has been nothing for months but sys- tematic murder and pillage. Here is a list that will show in part the loss of life which in the course of the last six months has had place under circum- stances of eold-blooded cruelty in these unfortunate provinces:
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
Johnston and Oates.

A good deal of fuss is being made in some of the papers, which runs this way: "Gov. Joe Johnston" and Senator Will liam c. Oates" This will not do. The silver democrats are not going into any such compromise or adjustment of their troubles as this, notwithstanding Will liam c. Oates declares that he is a free silver man. We don't like his ratio the ory. It will have to be boiled down be- fore the people can indorse it.-Scotts- boro Progressive Age.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
FLORENCE.

A Well-Known Citizen Killed by Falling
 Tree.
 Florence, Dec. -(SpeciaL)-News was received here this evening of a fatal ac- cident at Cowpens, this county. Cash Riley. well known citizen of the neigh borhood. was instantly killed by fall ing tree which his son and a man named Richardson had cut down. MT. Riley was picking up brush when the tree fell upon him.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
Dividend

MT Cleveland employs about 10000 words to advise congress of the condition of affairs and tell them what to do. So far as any outcome Is concerned he could have said: Pass the appropriation bills. turn out all the democrats you can and go home"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

The most successful cotton mills. in the north are those in Fall River. Mass. and the report of the dividends declared by the thirty-six leading factories of that town gives an excellent idea of the con- dition of the cotton industry. These div idends have been as follows for the last five years:
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
ALABAMA EDITORS.
Should Let Each Precinct Decide.

Senator Morgan is of the opinion that the qualifications for participants in tie next democratic primaries should be left for each precinct to decide upon.-Tusla- 1oosa Times.
 Well, how do you like that? Do you be- lieve nothing good can come out of Nag areth?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
A Blind Man Can Read the Truth.

The Dale populists who attended the mass meeting in Birmingham deny that there was fusion with the republicans. We expected nothing else, but a blind man can see from the reading of the res olutions that it means fusion if it means anything"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
New Converts Making All the Noise.

Somehow it strikes us very forcibly that the new converts to the free silver idea are making all the noise. Those few free silver leaders that have advo- cated the idea for years are more con- servative, and not inclined to abuse those who do not agree with them. But it is always thus. They will cool down later on.-Stevenson Chronicle.
 The Chronicle must mistake the posi- tion of the Montgomery Advertiser.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
JACKSONVILLE.
Burglars Getting in Their Work-J Johnsto
 bn L1a ta

Burglars Getting in Their Work-J Johnston
 the Favorite.
 wilsonvilIe. Dec. 2.-(Specal.) )-The residence of ]. s. Pope was entered last night by burglars. They entered through the par" window. went upstairs ia'n thc ro3in of MT. Walter Galli- ..s ul Oxford. Ala. who has the contract iar building Mir. Pope's new brick store, ard took bis gold watch and all the cash :. kis pocket; also the gold watch of Mr WHiia ms. who was sleeping with hi,a. Nothing else has been missed so far Blood hounds from Columbiana
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

One or two of the "die in the last ditch" opponents of Captain Johnston are now calling for candidate without any record" A man who has no opinions and has made no record is not fit to be governor of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

About ltwo-thirds of the democratic press of Alabama favor the nomination of Captain Johnston. One-third of the other third and all the populite papers are arainst it.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

A Swiss scientist has been testing the presence of bacteria in mountain air and finds that not single mlcrobe exists be- yond an altitude of 2Q00 feet above the level af the sea.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

The esteemed Advertiser is now anx- ious to know where Captain Johnston stands on various questions of internal policy. We are somewhat curious to know if this would affect the result"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

Judge Head of the supreme court is at home until the 16th instant. when the court again convenes. The judge is near 1y up with his work and his health stead fly improves.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

If the men and women who send their orders away from Birmingham would patronize home merchants and home in- dustries all classes would be benefited.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

Intolerance has ignorance for Its father and prejudice for its mother. It ought always to die young.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

It is estimated that fully 50,000 white men failed to vote in Alabama last year. Perhaps it would be a good idea to have them line up with us next year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

As we approach Christmas why not come together for peace on earth and good will to all democrats?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

The merchants who have made the greatest fortunes are those who have paid out the most money for printers ink.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

All things come to those who wait; but if you are in a hurry you had better go after what you want.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

The State. Herald has the largest cir culation of any Alabama paper and is steadily gaining.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
ARMENIA

far behind Great Britain, Europe and even Central and South America.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

. It is only the abuse of lawful power
 that antagonizes just public sentiment.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

Diseases of the blood are permanently cured by Hoods Sarsaparllla, the one true blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
CARRYING OF WEAPONS.

It is a matter of surprise to find an eminent jurist like Judge Campbell of Mississippi advocating the legalizing of the carrying of arms. He has recently written the following letter:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-08
rattnoeh snal.e.

The sailors of the gulf Of Mexico and
the equatorial regions Of tie Atlantic
ocean amuse themselves and also torn an
occasional E9nest penny by capturing
both large a,s,l small snakes Of tie va
riety known as the leinCn boa and Gov
ering their bodies with tattoed letters
and designs One u these HylIs manu-
scripts was recently exhibited at Egyp-
tan hall, London, which had the whole
of the third chapter of Genesis and some
pieces from Punch tattooed upon his
back IN indehble letters of various col
ors. Thousands Of these tattooed snakes
are annually disposed of at Rio de ia
Metro The buyers generally kill these
snakes and either skin them or preserve
the entire reptile in alcohol Such speci-
mems are highly priced by both Euro
pean and North American collectors OF
curiosities. st. Louis Republic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-08
The Place io Ruv Lot.

Murray Hill is rapidly becoming the
most attractive part of the city. 1t is
now considered the most desirable To-
cality for a residence. Its large and
finely located lots, so accessible and con-
venient, make il only a matter Of short
time before Murray Hill will be covered
with such pretty cottage and residences
as are now to be seen there, lrs streets
are laid off with discrimination and an
eye to making it an integral part of the
city, with the advantage of a very unique
and desirable plat of its own Large lots
and broad avenues give most ,ayiting
aspect to this charming locality. Bet
ter call on Mr.. Melvin and secure a
choice lot or two. Terms. So 10 $40 a
month.