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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
NO SUCH BATTLE.

The story of the great pitched battle in Cuba has no foundation in fact. The New Orleans Times-Democrat says that if was impossible for Gen. Antonio Maceo to have taken part in battle at Jaguas- co on November IS and 19, because he happened to be then in the vicinity or Cascorro. more than 100 miles from Jagu- asco and not in the province of Santa Clara at all. Indeed Maceo has never been in the province of Santa Clara. put has. ever since the commencement or hostilities, been maneuvering on the bor- ders of Santiago. His failure to march westward and to help Gomez extend the insurrection into the western part Of the island has been the subject of very much discussion, many people inclning to the belief that he had fallen out with Gomez and was spiting him by refusing to CO., operate with him Matanzaswards. But whatever may have been the cause of General Maceo's failure to cooperate with Gomez 1t is certain that Maceo was over 100 miles from the scene of the en- gagement on November IS and 19, and that he did not participate in the battle. It is also an old story and was tele- graphed from Havana on Sunday last to the New York World by MT. Shaw Bowen, who has for several weeks been transmitting from the island very val uable intelligence concerning the fighting to that journal. MT. Bowen on Sunday wired his paper inter alia:
 "The report of a battle at Jaguasco, published in the United States, is wholly untrue,
 "It was stated that three Spanish gen. erals, Suarez Valdez, Luque and Aldaye, with 5000 troops engaged Maximo Go- meg for thirty-six hours November IS and 19 with the result that Aldave was killed; that Luque and Suarez Valdez were wounded, and that 620 Spaniards were left dead on the field. Antonio Maceo was sajd to have arrived with 5000 men and turned the tide of hattie against the Spaniards.
 This story Is part of a programme of falsihcation being carried on by interest ed parties to humhug American readers. II was offered to me. I investigated and found 1. was false"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
HON. ANDREW COLEMAN HARaRovE


 The death of this eminent citizen will awaken feelings of sincere sorrow in every manly bosom in Alabam.
 Our deceased friend was a good, pure, a brave man, and loved right and justice with his whole heart. His walk and con- yersaton was that of a genuine Chris fian gentleman. and whilst Heaven num- bers another genuine follower of the Master, our state has lost one whom we every manly bosom in Alabama.
 Entering our state university in the autumn of 1852, he was graduated in the class of 1856, and began at once the study of law in the office of the late Judge E. W. Peck. Afterwards at the law schools at Lebanon, Tenn, and Harvard univer- sity he completed his studies and was admitted to the bar. Soon afterwards the cruel war was upon us, and as a private soldier in Tuskaloosa's first com pany, the Warrior Guards. and as lieu tenant in Lumsden's battery, he won golden opinions as a brave and fearless soldier and did his whole duty in the ser vice of the south When the war closed he returned to Tuskaloosa and began the practice of his profession. He soon achieved prominence at the bar, and as the partner of Phillip A. Fitts and of Burwell B. Lewis, he was justly esteem- ed one of the foremost citizens of his county. The great worth of the man was shown when, at 38 years of age, he was sent to represent an entire county in the constitutional convention of 1875. The golden opinions won by him for the wisdom, conservatism and great good sense manifested by him upon every question caused him to be sent to the state senate, where he was honored with the office of president of that body. So we'll did he discharge all lis private ana official duties that he was freely urged for nomination by the next democratic convention for the office of governor of Alabama
 Colonel Hargrove mary years ago married Miss Cherokee Jemison, daugh- ter of the late Hon. Robert Jemison, Jr., and leaves a daughter, Mrs. A. S. Vande- graf, and loving wife to survive him. He was truly blessed in each one of those noble women, who contributed so much to his happiness, and he in turn was the loving, kind and noble husband and the tender father. whose solicitude for his loved ones was truly beautiful
 He has been taken from us and we cannot again be guided by his wisdom. encouraged by his presence, or share Tn the fruits of other deeds as in the past, but it makes us proud to testify that in his day and generation he achieved de- served eminence for worth and goodness; that he commanded the love and admira- tion of all who knew him, and that "he loved his fellow man.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

people of sthe state to manage their do- nestle institutions in their own way.
 We have. no apprehension that any thing will come out of this scheme ex- cept a little cheap campaign literature and rebuke by the people of the state of those dirty birds which would foul their own nests. The senate may pos sibly vote to send a smelling committee to Alabama, but we venture to say that when the time comes, if ever it comes, when it is proposed to set aside the state government as not being republican in form, the senate will never lend itself to such a shameless mockery The clause in the federal constitution empow- ering congress to guarantee to each state republican form of government means nothing more than that the form of gov ernment shall be republican and not monarchical. It did not mean that con- gress should sit upon the qualification and election of state officers and legis- latures in the various state republics The form of government in Alabama is un- questionably republican. If there is a doubt about it, let some criminal take his case to the supreme court on the ground that his liberty is invaded by a state which has no republican form of government. We have precisely the con stitution today that we have had for twenty years, the same form that we have had from the beginning and the same that the northern states have. The form of government does not cease to be republican because there is fraudulent voting here and there, just as there is in New York city and other localities of the north.
 But if the republicans and populists of the senate should unite to overthrow our state government it is fortunate that the executive stands ready to put veto to such nonsense. MT. Reese and those who are aiding and abetting him can do their people no harm until the meeting of the next congress in Decem- ber 1897. In two years a great many things may happen. There may be new tidal waves
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

At frequent intervals, ever since the re- construction days of 1870, we find efforts to overthrow the local governments of the southern states upon the pretext that they have not d republican form of gov ernment Every southern state had re- publican form of government in 1870, but the power of the federal government was called in to seat members of the re- publican party who claimed to be elected to the Alabama legislature from the counties of Marengo and Barbour. The seating of these men changed the com plexion of the legislature and secured the return of Spencer to the United States senate. That was all that was accomplished-the seating in an ele- vated place, which he disgraced, of a man who was utterly unfit to represent the state.
 Now it appears that the federal au- thority is to be again invoked, with no practical object in view except to bolster up the absurd pretensions of MT. Reese. who puts in a claim to the seat of Sena- tor Morgan. If every bogus yote were detected and thrown out, and if the seat in the legislature from each county where bogus votes are proven were given to a republican or nondescript the election of General Morgan would not be affected. He received a major ity of the general assembly. even if we exclude the votes from all questionable counties. His title to the seat is irrefut- able It cannot honestly be disputed.
 Those who seek to throw a cloud upon the election of Governor Oates and of Senator Morgan aim not so much to con- vict those electors of fraud as to con- demn the whole government of Alabama. legislative, judicial and executive. They aim to drive a knife at the right of local self-governmenta and to substitute the rule of satraps under the will of the federal power for the time-honored right of the
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
HIS FINANCIAL POLICY.

The presidents views as to the financial policy of the country is succinctly stated as follows:
 T am convinced the only thorough and practicable remedy for our troubles is found in the retirement and cancella- tion of the United States notes, common ly called greenbacks, and the outstanding treasury notes issued by the government in payment of silver purchases under the act of 1890
 "I believe this could be quite readily accomplished by the exchange of these notes for United States bonds of small as we'll as large denomina nations, bearing low rate of interest. They should be long termed bonds, thus increasing their desirabillty as investments and be- cause their payment could be we'll post ! poned to period far removed from the present financial burdens and perplex- ities"
 In reply to this the New Orleans Times Democrat says:
 MT Cleveland's plan is one that would benefit the banks the capitalists and the possessors of fixed incomes, but would strike serious blow to those who owe money, to the tax payers and the pro- ducers. It would be check on industry and prevent the establishment of new factories and serve as a general obstacle to all progress.
 "There is, however, no probability that his recommendations will be adopted They would increase the indebtedness of the people and the burden of taxation; they would bear hard on every producer, and it is by no means certain that they would have the effect he claims for them or offer a solution of the present difficult ties. MT. Cleveland, indeed has failed to show by comparison with other coun- tries that the plan would benefit us.
 ''The people know all this and are not likely to be misled by words The great majority of the democrats are opposed to MT. Cleveland on the financial ques- <ion. and have been opposed to. him for some time. Even the administrationists are not with him on this point of retiring the greenbacks and the issue of more bonds He will have very little following from his own party. His message is prob ably an attempt to vindicate his financial policy before the country to show that he is not responsible for the present cri- sis. It can at best be regarded as only an apology"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
THE HILLS OF MURRAY.

The sunshine steeps
 The long, low sweeps Of brown sedge fields and marshy fallows; The wrlnkling waves
 From crystal caves Chim8 merrily OCT the pebbied shallows; And OCT dim woods
 The mist wrath broods And wayward winds through brown leaves scurry,
 And autumn dreams
 Of glorious themes Upon the windDlown hills of Murray! The chirp of birds.
 The lowing herds The bursting corn cribs golden yellow; The welcome songs
 Of childish thsongs From happy homes comes mild and mellow; With drifting cloud, Whose shifting shadows westward hurry; The blended balms
 Of Sabbath calmS Breathe blessings on the hills of Murray! No pensive piaint
 Of pained restraint Awakes a dlscord in each anthem; From glad hearts rise
 Contented sighs Song burdened on the lips that chant them A long farewell
 To evil spell And pain and sorrow, woe and worry. In >dreamfui deeps
 Contentment sleeps Among the wales and hills of Murrayi
 Montgomery M. Folsom.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

MT. Cleveland's entire position and his partisan argument against bimetallism and for gold monometallism depends for support on his bold assumption, contrary to all the facts of history, that all the obligations of the United States. whether bearing interest or not, are payable in gold, and gold alone. Outside the gold certificates, issued as evidence of an act ual deposit of gold coin in the treasury, the United States has never issued any obligation of any sort solvable in gold alone. The last congress, to its honor be it said, refused peremptorily to create any such. although importuned and urged to do so The fills of our critical finan- cial plight" are due to the lawless mis- construction by Messrs. Cleveland, Car lisle and others of "coin" to mean 'gold," and gold only; and their faithless surren- der of the discretion-by law reserved for the benefit of the country and the main- tenance of the equality of silver and gold-to the money changers, to be used for the debasement of silver and the paul perizing of the people, as 1t has been for several years past.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

The Washington Star says: Colonel Wilson of the engineer corps. in charge of public buildings and grounds, is now en- gagged in the execution of a work placed in his care by a special act of congress. It is the construction of a granite ped estal for the bronze statue of Dr. Sam uel D. Gross, the great surgeon, which is to be erected at a prominent point in the Smithsonian park. between the Ma tional museum and the Army Medical museum. The pedestal will be of simple and impressive design. Upon one of the faces of the die will be carved partial leaf of palm and laurel, within which will be in raised letters the name, Samuel D. Cross and under it, In ncised letters the following words: American physi- clans have erected this statue to com memorate the great deeds of a man who made such an impress upon American surgery that it has served to dignity American medicine The statue is now being made abroad upon a design of a foreign artist. The pedestal will un- tiouhtedly be in position iu ample time to receive the statue."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
THE NORTH ALABAMA RAILROAD.
Major Campbell Resigns General Mana-
 Eer-A Union Depot Wanted

Ger-A Union Depot Wanted.
 Sheffield, Dec. 5.-(Special) )-There have been some important changes in railroad circles here recently. The Bir- mingham, Sheffield and Tennessee River railroad has passed out of existence, and is succeeded in all rights, privileges and franchises by the North Alabama Rail- road company. Maj. Phil Campbell, gen. eral manager, who has been connected with the road from it's inception, has re- signed, and, much to the regret of every one here, will take up his abode in the great city of New York. Major Camp bell will be succeeded by MT. Samuel Hunt of Cincinnati. It is not known whether there will be any changes made in the office management of the road at this place. We hope not, as the road is now officered by popular and efficient men. Our people are going to make vigorous effort for fine union depot.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
ATHENS.

Circuit Court Clerk of Limestone County
 Takes Unto Himselfa Wife.
 Athens. Dec. 6.-(Special Correspond ence.)-George Malone. son of the late Hon. John N. Malone. and the clerkpof the circuit court of Limestone county, was married yesterday at Il o'clock to Miss Lena Kelley daughter of Mr.Joshua Kelley, one of the representative men of Madison county. Quite a number of friends from Athens attended the mar riage The happy couple left on the noon train from Huntsville for an extended trip north. Both families belong to the oldest standard people of the state and the union Is one of pure love and mutual satisfaction to all concerned.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
GERM ANY

By all means let this government retal- fate with the little tin god emperor who lords it over the German people. The presidents words on the subject of this unjust trade discrimination take on rather ominous note of reprsals. He says:
 These considera tions Commercial open-handedness and fairness) should not however. constrain us to submit to unfair discrimination nor to silently ac- quiesce in vexatious hindrances to the en- joyment of our share of the legitimate advantages of proper trade relations If an examination of the situation suggests such measures on our part as would in- Volve restrictions similar to those from which we suffer, the way to such course is easy. It should, however, by no means be lightly entered upon. since the necessity for the inauguration of such a policy would be regretted by the best sentiment of our people. and because it naturally and logically might lead to consequences of the gravest character"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
MT Powell. Please Pass My House.

A correspondent in the Cullman Trib- une makes the following pitiful plea
 "Tell MT. Powell he who made that chevanx-de-frise specialization in Bir- miugham about annihilating we poor white men of Cullman beat for stuffing ballot boxes that is going to be done in the black belt next election, to not hurt me. I've been hurt already enough. Ten balls hit me in the war l was in and don't want to be hit any more. Oh, MT. Powell, Pm not mad. Please pass my house I'll have the door linteis spriEkled with the blood of goat"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Queen Wick Frightened.

We have not heard of any defeated candidate from Ala bama contesting for President Cleveland's seat. though rumor has it that Congressman Howard will institute Impeachment proceedings against him -Cullman Tribune.
 Queen Victoria is very much fright ened, and even talks in her sleep about Towards horrible attempt to dethrone her. Howard is getting to be some pump- kin.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Joseph Pulitzer has presented the city of Paris with bronze statues by Bar tholdi of Washington and Lafayette. They have been erected in the place des Etats JTniS
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

All of the roads here are ready to cooper ate with the Memphis and Charleston. With the help of the railroad commis- sioners we hope to get the Memphis and Charleston up to her duty. If the North Alabama railroad will now extend the road into Birmingham it will be one of the best roads in the south.
 There will be change in the man. agement of the big hotel at this place. Mine Host J. B. Lagomarsino, who has kept the hotel splendidly for the past two years, will be succeeded by MT. Thomas Weaver of Bethlehem, Pa. MT. Weaver is a man of large experience, and will keep a first-class hotel.
 The furnaces are doing finely, running smoothly and making large quantities of fine iron.
 Everything is quiet here politically Johnston is in the lead for governor Wilson Browne for the legislature and General Wheeler for congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

The country has at least one ground for congratulation in the present situa- lion on Pennsylvania avenue. MT. Cleye- land at last recognizes the responsibility of the peoples representatives" in con- gress for inauguratlng. and their right to consider, measures for the safety and prosperity of the country, and to cure the fills of our critical financial plight" He also professes that he is prepared to CO., operate with them in 'any other meas ures" than those suggested by himself promising thorough and practical re- lief These honeyed phrases are ad- dressed especially to house of represent atives which is republican by 130 ma iGrity, and incidentally to a senate vir- tually republican. Anyone who does not remember his style and spirit towards congress controlled in both branches by democratic majorities may refresh their me mory by reading his Wilson and Catch- ings letters and his veto of the seignior- age bill passed by them. Harmony and cooperation for the pubic welfare be- tween MT Cleveland and a republican congress may be good between him and 9 democratic congress 1t would have been infinitely better for the country. as well as for the democratic party.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

There Is nothing worse in the history of American parties than his tSher- man's) confession that he was willing to trade cabinet appointment and other spells with Thomas c. Platt in 1888 for the support of the New York delegation in the republican national convention of that year..-New York Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Anniston Hot Blast: Next week will be a brilliant one in Anniston social cir cles. Besides three weddings, ball, a concert and other affairs are under con- slderation and will probably occur.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
The Advertianr Hurting

It hurts the Advertiser to see so many papers coming out for Oates for the sen ate. William is in somebody's way Selma Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

It is thought that Speaker Reed will announce the chairmanships and make up of the various house committees after the converting of the national republican committee. There is good deal of poli- tics in the selections to be made, and MT. Reed, who is out for the presidential nomination, is too astute politician not to know this. The national committee will meet on the 10th instant and Will bring to the capital the leaders and bosses of the republican party from the various sections of the country. The committees, which will have already. been made up, will be submitted to these leading men of the stripe of Quay and Platt for their consideration. and they will in turn be able to meet the favored ones and confer with them personally upon matters of mutual political inter- est
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

The republicans of the senate now lack three of majority, and will lack one af- ter the Utah senators come in.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Somebody Will Sacrifice Himself.

The Advertiser says that at the right time a Moses will be raised up to lift the administration men out of "the slough of despond." That paper is right Somebody will be found to sacrifice him. self to the vindictiveness of few men who had rather see the party busted than ulited.-Seima Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Here's a republican congressman that says the republican party is the only one that sympathizes with the people. In view of the approac ching session of the Fifty-fourth congress the people certain ly need all the sympathy they can get.- Albany Argus. Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Japanese, almost for the first time, are advertising in New York city for places as house servants.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Anniston Hot Blast Father" G. H. Livingston, a venerable member of the Hot Blasts compositorial force. killed a. pig this morning that was immense. It was not quite year old, and yet weighed besides feet, liver, etc.-323 pounds.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

The president devotes several hundred words of his message to woolly Waller and as many more ts the furry seals of Alaska, but never an allusion that we have discovered to the Nicaragua canal. The relative importance of these matters in his estimation may be gauged by the space he devotes to them. Why do not Mr. Cleveland's worshipers point with pride to his absolute oraeular silence upon a matter of inconceivably more importance to the United States, and es- pecially to us here in the south-in Ala bama, in Birmingham-than all the seals in all the seas and all intermeddling con suls-white, black or yellow-in Mada- gascar, France or elsewhere?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Recistar Doing RetSer.

The last issue of the Mobile Register did not have a single editorial thrust at the democratic party. Good.-Se]ma Times
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

That little cold may bring on catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla prevents and cures catarrh. Sst
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

All Democrats VIII Support the Nominee.
 Says the Cullman Tribune:
 "As previously stated. we believe all true demoeratic papers in the state will support the nominee of the party for gov ernor, but 1t must be evident that such political capers as those of Hardin in Kentucky would be as disastrous here as there"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
DIAMOND RINGS.

Some $250 down to $3.50 each. Have more rings to select from than all the jewellers put together can show you, and can make more to order if you want them at a days notice. E. CHUCK.
 Manufacturing Jeweler.