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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
ALABAMA'S HONOR ROLL.
List of Winners of Medals at the Atlanta Ex- postion-The States Excellent
 Showing.

Alabama City Furniture company. Ala bama City-Gold medal on tables.
 Dallas Manufacturing company, Huntsville-Gold medal on cotton fab rics
 Tuskegee Normal and Industrial school, Tuskegee-Gold medal on collec- tive exhibit. ..-
 Public schools, Birmingham-Gold medal on the system of instruction the method of teaching and pupils work.
 Sloss Iron and Steel company, Bir- mingham-Gold medal on collective min eral exhibit.
 Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway com pany, Birmingham-Gold medal on Iron ores and collective mineral exhibit in the Alabama building.
 The Corona Coal and Coke company, Corona-Gold medal on a model coal mine and for a block of coal, showing thickness of seam.
 Shelby Iron works, Shelby-Gold medal on iron ores, pig iron. etc.
 Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company, Thomas-Gold medal on coal, coke, iron ore and cap rock, built into an arch: also a globe of the Aux.
 T. l.. Fossick company Shefheld-Gold medal on large slabs and blocks of oolyt1c limestone.
 Mobile and Ohio railroad. Mobile-Gold medal on original maps and statistics relating to the forests of Alabama; blanks and trunks, sections of the most important species of south Alabama and Mississippi.
 State of Alabama-Diploma of grateful recognition and gold medal for collec- tive exhibit of the natural resources, manufacturing industries and educa- tional system of the state; for erection of a building on the grounds and Tor efficient promotion of the object of the exposition.
 of al a ma. -fr medal on collection of soils, fossils, etc., of Alabama.
 }t Silver Medals.
 B. T, Washington, Tuskegee-Silver medal on harness.
 Montgomery county-Silver medal on agricultural products.
 Cadenhead-Butte company'-SiiVer medal on sub-soil and turning blow.
 Madison county-Silver medal on corn. hay and meal. , nv. Mobile-Slver medal on cigars.
 Williams Automatic Water Cut-On compary. Opelika-Silver medal on cleo trical automatic water cutoff. .
 H. Altman, Mobile-Silver medal on patented umbrella cover.
 Bronze Medals. -,Na7
 Henderson Knitting Mills company, medal on knit underwear. West Huntsville Cotton mills, Hunts ville-Bronze medal on yarns ana twlne. Alabama Polytechnic institute. Auburn -Rronze medal on mechanical dra wings. Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial school Tuskeegee-Bronze medal on buggies and carriages.
 Alabama Fruit Growing and Winery association Fruithurst-Bronze medal on preserved fruits.
 The Nininger- Craven company, Gurley Bronze medal on red cedar logs.
 H. w. Russell. Huntsville-BronZe medal on logs and bi1lets of hickory.
 Woodward Iron company, Woodward Bronze medal on blocks Of coal showing thickness and analys's of coal
 The Virginia and Alabama Coal com
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

pany, Birmingham-Bronze medal on | blocks of coal, showing section and lump coal c. w. Mansfield, Greenville-Bronze
 medal on Matchless mineral water. Bullock county-Bronze medal on farm products. B. Carreles, Mobile-Bronze medal on cigars. Frolichstein Cigar Manufacturing com pany, Mobile-Bronze medal on cigars. Henry Hess. Mobile-Bronze medal on cigars.
 Eugene F. Haardt, Montgomery- Bronze medal on Flint corn. "I. M." Cigar and Tobacco company, Mobile-Bronze medal on cigars. The Mallory -Halcomb Plow company, Mobile-BronZe medal on turning blows, sub-sol and sweepers. M. V. Moore. Auburn-Bronze medal on sweet potatoes and large tomato vines J. H. Mcclure. Mobie-Bronze medal on cigars. J. B. Pldal Mobile-Bronze medal on cigars. E. B. Wheeler, Mobile-Bronze medal on excelsior. North Alabama Agricultural and Ex- perimental station, Athens-Bronze med al on corn from Limestone. Montevallo Coal and Transportation company, Aldrich-Bronze medal on block of coal from Montevallo mine, showing thickness of seam. Pioneer Pyrites company. Hatchet Creek-Bronze medal on pyrites from Hatchet Creek mine. Mrs. Lawrence Moore, Mobile-Bronze
 medal on sweet fig preserves. Bridgeport Woodenware company,
 Bridgcport-Bronze medal on Veneer
 baskets and fruit packages from native wood.
 F. T. Washington, Tuskegee-Bronze medal on desk and table State Normal and Industrial school. Normal--Bronze medal on methods and results.
 The Parker Coal company, Culman- Bronze medal on block of coal, showing thickness of seam
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
WANTS HIS OFFICIAL FEES I2l Commissioner Wilson Sues Un- cIe Sam. OLD LAW MADE OPERATIVE Witness Certificates Restored to Former
 VaIue-Revew of aSut in the
 City Court.

In the case of Basil B. Gordon vs. Will liam J. Smith ct al. the exceptions to the report of Special Master Benners were overruled in the United States court yes- terday and the report confirmed.
 H. A. Wilson vs United States; sub mitted by consent and leave granted par ties to file briefs in thirty days. This is a suit to recover fees as United States commissioner which had been disallow- ed.
 Mercantile Trust and Deposit comptny Of Baltimore, trustee, etc., vs. Birming- ham, Powderly and Bessemer Railway company. Two mandates from the court of appeals were filed and the cause set down for hearing at Montgomery January 15, 1896.
 William P. Clyde ct al. ys. Richmond and DanVille Railroad company ct al.; i; the report of Special Master Charles Turner on the claim of John l.. Me Combs was confirmed and the exceptions of the petitioner thereto were overruled, but the petitioner having joined two claims in one action and the master hav-l ing only reported on one of them, it was ordered that the other claim not reported upon be referred back to the master to rehear evidence concerning the said claim, after due notice to the parties in- terested, and to report the findings there on to the court.
 Central Trust company of New York vs. East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor- gia railroad company; by agreement of counsel filed this cause was submitted upon motions of J. J. Altman. Sam Dykes and William Hughes ct al. for re- hearing of their exceptions to the report of Special Master John F. Martin upon their respective claims.
 Judge Bruce left for Montgomery yes terday afternoon, but the federal court here is left open for the making and en- tering of orders and decrees.
 City Court.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Starr was given a ver- dict for $500 against the city. She re- ceiyed a fall from excavations in the street some time ago.
 The second division is hearing the case of Rebecca b. Denny vs. Elyton Land company. on an applicat tion for review.
 w. w. Brown deeded certain tracts of property on the South Highlands to the Elyton Land company. Brown, the grantor, held through one Joab Bagley which conveyance was aSsailed by Mrs Denny, relict of Bagley. She set up q claim to dowry. which was upheld by the supreme court. The defendant company now asks for a review on the ground of the discovery of the original deed from Bagley to Brown. It is alleged that the lost deed was discovered about eighteen months ago in an old trunk in the possess sion of Mrs Brown the mother of w. w. Brown, deceased.
 Criminal Court. t The old law relative to mileage and per diem compensation allowed witnesses has been restored. namely, $1.50 per day and 5 cents per mile. The last legislature passed an act fixing the pay of witnesses at 50 cents day and cents mile. This was contested in the courts bys certain n.tio 411 lax,r
 The court will take a recess this week for the holidays.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
At the Door.

thought myself indeed secure.
 So fest the door, so firm the lock; But, 10! ho toddling comes to lure
 My parent ear with timorous knock. My heart were stone could it withstand The sweetness of my babys plea That timorous, baby knocking and
 "Please let me in-it's only me-" l threw aside tho unfinished book.
 Regardless of it's te;spting charms, And, opening vice the Goor, took
 My laughing darling in my arms. Who knows but in eternity
 I. like truant child, shall wait The glories Of life to be
 Beyond the Heavenly Fathers gateP And will that Heavenly Father heed The truaat's suprlicat-ng cry As at Inc outer coor plead,
 "'Tic !. O Father, only I2''
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exro5ition = Improved Railwa.
 Service.

Atlanta Exro5ition - Improved Railway
 Service.
 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of $3.S0 for the round trip, good returning within seven days trip. good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round trip good returning until January 7 1S96 The exposition Is now open in full force and every one should take advantage of the opportunity to attend.
 Three trains daily, Birmingham to Att 1anta-
 No. 36 Lv Bir. 3:35 pm. Ar Atlanta S:55 pm No. l2 Lv Bir 12:15 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am All trains carrying Pullman sleeping cars.
 Effective October 6, the Southern has added another train to the service be- nosition Flyer leaves Atlarta at D. m and arrives at Washington at Il :45 a. m. and New York at 6:23 D. m. Only twen- tv-flve hours from Atlanta to New York Returning train leavca New York via Pennsylvania railroad at II a. m. and ar rives Atlanta 1920 following morning. Train will be solid vestibule of Pull man drawing room sleepers between New York. Washington and Atlanta and first class vestibule coaches between Atlanta and Washington.
 The schedule of No. 36. known as the Limited States Fast Mail" has been changed between Atlanta and Washing lanta and New York. Train now leaves Atlanta at II: :15 p. m. and arrives Wash inpton at $40 p. m., New York 6:23 a. m. For information apply to
 L. X. STEPHAN. T. P. A.,
 10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
The American Doctrine.

This language is about as strong as can be used, and it comes from an official who speaks deliberately and who weighs well his words. The message is strong enough to satisfy the most ardent Amer ican and advocate of American rights. as involved in the Monroe doctrine. No more pointed and emphatic message per taining to our foreign relations has ema- mated from any of President Cleveland's predecessors. It stamps the Monroe doc Urine as the American doctrine. and puts congress in an attitude where 1t must either act or back down.--Knoxville Tribune
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Cbamnion off American Liberty.

President Cleveland rises to the fullest stature of an American president aad nobly acquits himself of the high charge laid upon him as the champion of Amer ican liberty. No patriotic citizen, be he democrat or republican but will hence forth blush to doubt his Americanism, and no intelligent man will fail to con cede him a fit successor of the long line of distinguished Americans who have served their country as president, clear back to the Monroe who first struck the keynote of the sacred dedication to free dom of American soil which Cleveland now defends.-Kansas City Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Will Be No War.

The Courier Journal Is not in the least excited over the situation. It does not believe there is going to be any war Neither does it believe there is going to be any supine submission on our part to wrong and injustice. The bold stand taken by the president will do much to simplify the situation. The Monroe doc urine will be maintained and the United States and Albion will not drench each other in blood over a dispute regarding a strip of foreign real estate of but little consequence to either nation.-Louisville Courier Journal
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Anneals to Patriotism.

None of Mr. Cleveland's state papers have ever aroused more popular enthusi- asm than this Venezuela message. It ap- pealed to the strongest patriotism of the nation. It swept away sectional lines and destroyed for the time being party differences, and even the dignified senate broke into loud cheering and applause when 1t heard the clear enunciation by the president of what this country would insist on No people in the world are more patriotic than the Americans, and yet none are less given to boastfulness and bullying.-New Orleans Times-Dem- Ocrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Great Blunder.

It is a graver blunder to put this gov ernment in the attitude of threatening war unless we mean it and are prepared for it and can appeal hopefully to the sympathes of the civilized world in max ing it. Do these conditions exist? Will any of the senators who applauded the presidents message yesterday seriously affirm that they do? If these conditions do not exist what remains for us ex- cept a few weeks or months of bluster and a more or less graceful backdown.- New York World.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
The Position of This Government.

It clearly, and in the firmest words possible, set forth the position of this government in regard to the Venezuelan boundary dispute, and yet proposed course to be pursued which, If followed, will make impossible a war with England unless that country acts with most high handed overbearance. As a reaftirma- ton of the Monroe doctrine the words or the executive were pregnant with the force of the established precedent of two thirds of a century.-KnoXville Sentinel.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
The Nation Is With Him.

The nation is with the president IL makes no difference to us whether or not any foreign government may decline to admit the validity of the Monroe doc Urine. We are not capable of the pueril- ity of entreating recognition of it as a favor We are prepared to demonstrate it's validity with the entire strength Of a sovereign people.-Chicago Times Her. ald Ind.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Rlonmerita Number One.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the first woman to wear the bloomer costume, nearly half century ago. She wore 1t all the time and everywhere, considering 1t sensible, till one day her true femininity got the better of her, and she discarded It because 1t was ugly. .''-Wheel.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
RUTLEDGE.
Burglary of Dry Goods Store-Personal k., Movements.


 b. Movements.
 Rutledge, Dec. 20.-The dry goods es- tablishment of MT. J. w. Ivey was en- tered last night about 2 o'clock by thieves and some damage done. First the thieves went to a blacksmith shop near by. and, after breaking in. procured tools and en- tered the house. Drilling a hole through the door, enough dynamite was put in to blow the safe into many pieces. The amount of money procured was small something less than $100. No clue to the guilty parties appears.
 Rutledge High school was dismissed to- day for the holidays.
 Professor Meek will leave Monday with a few pupils to see the Atlanta exposi- ton.
 Rev James Kolb who resided five miles west of Rutledge. died at his home yesterday about g o'clock. He was bur fed today Masonically at Siloam church four miles from here. MT. Kolb was a good Christian gentleman, good Mason and a minister of the Missionary Baptist church.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Is Satisfactory.

No one supposed the president would show any weakness when the time came for plain talk. That part of his annual message which dealt with the Venezuela boundary dispute appeared to give gen. eral satisfaction, not only in congress, but throughout the country, and his mes sage of yesterday will not prove to be less factory-Savannah (Ga.) News
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
From an American Standpoint.

President Cleveland's special message to congress concerning the Venezuelan boundary dispute will be read with great deal of interest throughout this and other countries. MT. Cleveland in- terprets the Monroe doctrine from an American standpoint, and his views on the subject will be voiced by every loyal citizen of the republic.-Little ROCK (Ark) Gazette.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
A Proper Message.

President Cleveland's message to con- gress yesterday was a manly document, full of good, sound sense, and stands out as a rebuke to the ''jingoes." Presi- dent Cleveland does not in any sense Of the word prod the lion just to hear him roar, but takes a dignified stand and asks that the country do the same thing. Of course. there is not the slightest proba- bility of war, and the less said on that line the better, for the bare suggestion is horrible and unnatural.-Macon (Ga.) Telegraph.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
A Clean-Cut Demand.

The presidents message is not only strong appeal to American pride and pa triotism in the matter now at issue; it is a clean-cut and vehement enunciation of the Monroe doctrine, which in his hands is vitalized as never before since It's f1rst promulgation. Great Britain must aban- don it's claims to Venezuelan territory. the American congress must relegate the Monroe doctrine to the limbo of forgot ten dreams. or the question must be left to the dread arbitration of the sword.-- Chicago Chronicle.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
A Rcsult of the Earthquake.

The earthquake that recently shook the country from the gulf to the great lakes is held accountable for phenomenon near Fowler, Clinton county, Mich. At one time there was little creek near the town, known as Stony crock, but for several years its bed was entirely dry. On tho day of tho earthquake water rose at vari- ous places along the creek and there is now considerable stream running. No rain fell in that section to account for the water
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Will Meet Approval.

It is a ringing message, strong In it's wording. but plain and to the point, and will meet the approval we doubt not or men of all parties in this country.-Chat- tanooga Press, Ind.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Thoroughly Aroused.

President Cleveland seems to have been thoroughly aroused by Lord Salisbury's note and by the somewhat supercilious attitude of Sir Julian Pauncefote, Brit ish ambassador at Washington, in the treatment of the Venezuelan matter. His message of yesterday has ring to 1t that will find a response in every quarter of the globe.-Evansville Qnd) Courier.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
In the Interest of Peace.

It is a brave, strong, dignified paper There is no buncombe and no jingoism It was received everywhere with enthu- siasm. because it represented the wishes of the American people. It does not nec- essarily mean war It is message In the interest of peace. It makes the Mon roe doctrine something tangible, and when the United States wins this conten- ton, as it will, we will be looked to as the greatest power on earth.-Jackson Whig
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

cibly fl we must. Is the spirit of the pa per. There is znot-a weak sentence in it. The Monroe doctrine is to be maintained against all corners as essential to our safety as a nation, the integrity of free institutions and the tranquil main tenance of our distinctive form of gov ernment-Pittsburg Post.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
A Ringing, Patriotic Document.

The presidents message to congress to- day is a ringing, patriotic document. It says we have rights and will not hesitate to maintain them. At the same time there will be no rash, precipitate action. Minneapolis Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
War or Back Dc wu.

No message more decided in character than that President Cleveland sent yes terday has been delivered to congress since the message antedating and imme- diately preceding the war of 1912 and the Mexican war. Peaceably if we can, for
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ensley Land Company will be held 1i their office at 203 North Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala. the second Monday, Jan uary 13, 1896, at II o'clock q. m., for the pur- pose Of eectng seven CD directors, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting. The stock transfer books will be closed January l. 1866, and remain closed until January H, 1Sa6
 J. R. VAIL. Secretary. Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 2i, 1895.
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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall.
 BEN M JACOBS, Local Observer, Weather Bureau

9 A slaughter of innocent prices is going on at the man. ufacturer's sale. $1S tailor made suits and overcoats at ell. 45.
 J. BLACH & SONS,
 One Price Cash Clothiers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Umbrellas, 65e up to SS %.
 Derby Hats, 65c up to S5.OO

SILK NECkWEAR and HANDKER- CHIEFS, LADIES' and MEMS SHOES and SLIPPERS, SUITS, OVERCOATS, CLOVES, etc. etc., all make useful hoh- day presents.
 Don't wait till the eleventh hour rush and crush, but attend to your gift. buy ing now while the assortments are re- plete with holiday and useful articles.
 Thousands of our customers were turned away not served Christmas Eve Day last year on account of the great rush, so we beg to request our patrons to come early-NOW, if possible.
 CALENDARS FOR 1896 given and mailed free of postage.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 21, 1895. Local observations during twenty-four hours ending at D. m, central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

Highest temperature, 60; lowest, 39; aver age, 50.
 BEN M. JACOBS,
 Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham, Ala. on December 21, 1895. Observations taken at all stations at 8 a. m 18th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The following is the forecast for Alabama Sunday: Fair; warmer; southerly winds.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-03-15
"Don't Borrow Trouble" Buy
SAPOL 10
Ills Cheaper In The End.
pluokx little sohoolma.am.

A deep gloom is hang. ng over the
adolescent section of the masculine
population OF Doylestown; the cause
Of which is the near at hand exodus
oftthe army of pretty and learned
women who have frightened the
town with their presence since Mon
day last, says the Philadelphia
Times.
A party of about twenty of the
prettiest teachers gathered around
the dinner table at the hotel the
other day, and. among subjects
equally interesting, the ACCESSIBILITY
Of corpor al punishment was discuss
ed. Miss Mary Duvai was decidedly
In favor Of doing away with such
severity, but Miss Eva Vasey, an at
tractive little lady, strongly urged it,
aecessity.
81 believe" size said, that in some
cases it Is the only way to act You've
got to make them afraid of yol.
Last year l had a scholar who was
unite a head taller than l am. He
was 16 years old and tall and stout
Well, nobody could do anything with
him. and one day he was really un.
bearable and / gave him a real good
thrashing."
..How did be take it, Eva, and what
did he say?" inquired Miss Vorls anx
iouslv.
swell" answered Miss Vasey,
little reluctantly. she said to me
few days after: Miss Vasey, let you
thrash me that time, but II l hat
liked l could have thrashed you.
/ But he was much better afterwart
and that thrashing did it, concludes
the little lady, drawing herself up t
her full height Of. five feet.