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Arizona republican., 1895-05-31
NEW GOLD DISTRICT.
Immense Deposits of Rich Ore
 In Sight.
The New Camp of Fittsburg the Coming Mining Town ot
 Southeast Arizona.

From the Tombstone Pro spector.
 The new gold district near Tom b. stone is assuming prominence and is taking on city airs. The immense deposits of rich ore and the undoubted certainty of the advent of capitalists to purchase several mines in that ditrlct in the near future, and work them on an extensive scale, which would be 8 potent factor in the spring up of a booming and prosperous town, has caused general feeling to get in on the ground foor," and consequently a townsite has been located and 8 town born and chrietened "F1ttsburg"
 The projectors have not been idle as already three substantial houses are erected on the ground, and several more are In course of construction in the new Eldorado.
 An assay office has been fitted up. and is now in running order, by Wm. Johnston who is kept busy making as- says for the district.
 A stable, or corral is also one of the acquisitions to the new town for the convenience of travellers, and is ably looked after by Charles Hart. Lodging house accommodations can also soon be had where the weary can find rest, and enjoy the sleep of the just, amidst the most promising gold mines in the country.
 The townsite as yet is more matter of convenience than of speculation, nevertheless all that goes to make up a bustling mining settlement will soon spring into life at Fittsburg, which name has been given it in honor of our ex-mayor, Geo. H. Fitts, who is heavily interested in the district.
 It is not improbable that a rush for town lots, and concessions for business houses, saloons, etc., will result. and that Fittsburg will bloom out as thriv' ing tributary to Tombstone within a short time would not be surprising. Three more houses are being loaded 1 to be moved out to the district by the big McPherson teams, and today load of lumber was taken out by Chas , Hart.
Arizona republican., 1895-05-31
Long ago Gillet mastered the art oi cutting trousers to perfection.

I've secret in my heart,
 Sweet Marie, A tale I would impart,
 Sweet Marie. If you'd even fairer be You must always use Parks Tea The improvement you will see,
 Sweet Mare. Sold by c. Eschman & Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
CHRISTMAS PREMIUMS.

Poetry and Prose by Home Talent to Be
 Rewarded.
 The State Herald, in order to stimulate and encourage home talent, offers two premiums. to be awarded Christmas week, to-wit.
 1. For the best Christmas story, writ ten without aid, by any pupil of the Birmingham High school, 1900 words or less, $5.
 g. For the best Christmas poem of BOD words or less, written by any man, woman or child in Alabama, one year s subscription to the Daily State Herald. ito be sent to any address.
 Work to be handed in to this office by 12 o'clock Monday, 2Srd instant type written. Name of author to be sent in separate enclosure. Competent outside judges are to be selected, who are not to know the names of the writers until the award is made and the articles pub liShed
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
SHEFFIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Birmingham Parties Interested in an OrganI- zation to Furnish That City With Cheap
 Water and Light.

Sheffield, Dec. 1Z-(Special)-There was organized here today the Consoh- dated Water and Electric Light Power company, with capital stock of $25O,O ,Ooo; There will be in the near future expended upon the repairment of the water worKs and electric light plants already in oper- ation here the sum of 50,000 which, when done, will make it one of the strongest and best equipped properties of its kind in the state. This company has con tract with the city of Sheffield to supply water and light for a term of thirty years The company was organized with the following directors and officers: 10. F. Enslen, c. B. Ashe, l.. A. May, F. V. Evans and w. R. Brown. MT. E. F. Ems len of Birmingham was elected president and c. B. Ashe of Sheffield secretary and treasurer. The organization of this com pany is an important step in the indus trial development of Sheffield and marks the era of returning prosperity to our citV
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
MIKE QUINLAN WANTED.
One Telegram Orders His Release and Is Quickly Followed by Another to Ar
 rest and Hold Him.

Mike Quinlan, the pugilist who was ar rested Monday on the charge of being wanted in Columbus, Ga, was released from custody yesterday morning on a mo- tification that he was not wanted. Be- fore noon, however a telegram was re- ceived from Sheriff Peace of Columbus, Ga., saying that Quinlan Is fugitive from justice. Chief Mcdonald gave the message to Officer Bodiker, and the lat ter rearrested the unfortunate Quinlan.
 Best Family Medicine.
 MT. c. N. Jones, ,Girard, Ala, says. May 16 1895: "I was suffering from Catarrh in the head and was cured by Kings Royal GermetHer. We keep it all the time and believe that it is the best fam fly medicine there is on the market to- day"
 Germetuer suits all ages in the home.
 It is so pleasant to take that all like it.
 It is so harmless that the tenderest babe and most delicate invalids are al- ways safe in using it.
 It cures when all else fails New pack age, large bottles, 10S doses, $1. For sale by druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
The Biblical Recorders Editorial.
(. HOGAN 6 co.

Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 1.-The Biblical Recorder, the official organ of the North Carolina Baptists, will say tomorrow edi- torially:
 Tt is apparent from the action and spirit of the Baptist state convention that the North Carolina Baptists are deter mined to persist in their opposition to state aid to higher education. Their principles are behind their opposition and they will cling to them. Gentlemen of Virginia declared to the convention that the same principles are finding lodg- ment in the minds of the people of Vir- ginia; and also that the recent consti- tutional convention of South Carolina -emphatically refused, after great strug- gle, to accept an amendment contrary to these principles. It is now charac- teristic of the average Baptist in North Carolina that he is opposed to state aid to higher education, and misrepresented though he has been as seeking the de- struction of the institutions. he is not less sure of the justness in his contention as the ultimate prevalence of his princi- DleS"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
KEEP TT UP.

Now that a move has been made which promises something for Birmingham, there should be no relaxation of effort in any quarter until the end sought is suc- cessfully attained. The move made at the meeting in the Commercial club rooms Monday evening last is a most inn portant one, indeed. It is well nigh vital to Birmingham, for there is very near a prove the one enterprise of all others most conducive to Birmingham's rapid development, while there is little hope of any great improvement without it. It is folly to say we can't build it ourselves. Small towns in many sections of the south have unaided and alone erected cotton mills that cost more than is re- quired to build a steel plant in this city. The manufa curing committees plan has much to commend it, for with all the va cant and unproductive land lying around Birmingham there should be no difficulty in obtaining liberal subscriptions to stock payable in such lands. Then a basis is formed for the committee that the Monday evening meeting arranged for. Money subscriptions could then be obtained much easier, for it requires no prophet to foretell the increased value of this land as soon as this plant was started. so that there is less risk under that kind of an arrangement than any other. The State Herald would like to see the manufacturing committee make an effort, therefore, to carry out their plans
 Invite the real estate committee to meet with their committee for consultation. also ask all property holders in the city who are interested to be present, and cer- tainly a start can be made. Property owners who put in their idle land for stock can certainly use their stock-it would soon prove good collateral. where as the land is not thus available. and this
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
THE NATIONAL CALL.

The official call TOT the natlOndl repuD- lican convention says:
 "The republican electors in the several states and territories and voters, without regard to past political affiliations, who believe in republican principles and in- dorse the republican policy are cordially invited to unite under this call in the for nation of a national ticket"
 Here is a broad invitation for all cit izens without regard to past political af- filiations. to unite in the formation of a national ticket.
 Of course the call of the democratic national executive committee will be equally as broad, just as it was in 1892 It will be call for all citizens. no matter what they have heretofore done, to unite in forming a national ticket. When this call comes out how can our esteemed contemporary, the Montgomery Adver- tiser. and our equally esteemed friend the Mobile Register, refuse to let cti- zens who are asked to unite in forming a national ticket come into our dem ocratic primaries and unite for the forming of state ticket? As the state convention selects del- egates to the national convention we would have the strange anomaly if the Advertisers views prevail of a refusal on the part of the state convention to admit delegates sent to it by citizens who are invited by the national committee to unite in the election. Which is the su- perior authority with the democracy of Alabama, the national democratic com mittee or the editors of the Montgomery Advertiser and the Mobile Register?
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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
A Shin Blown Up.

Philadelphia. Dec. 17.-During a heavy gale last Sunday. morning SIS miles off Cape May, N. J.. the German ship Athe- na Captain Haak which left New York December 10 for London with cargo of naptha, took fire, and while the crew were being transferred to the British ship Tafna, from Marabelle for this port, the oil exploded. blowing the Athena out of the water. The captain and thirteen of the crew were either killed by the eX
 plosion or drowned. The first and second mates and four of the crew had been transferred to the Tafna before the ey
 plosion took place and were saved. The disaster took place in Longitude 36;46 north, and longitude 6s 80 west and when the Tafna left the place the wreckage from the ship was drifting southeast.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
A RASCALBY COMMIT TEE.

The national executive committee of the republican party are a rascally set. We hope that they are not typical of the party. The Chicago Chronicle says that the committee have kept "a gorgeous es- tablishment in New York, at which few members of the committee and their guests have lived a large part of the time for several years. The republican party has been paying hotel fare, wines, cigars and other luxuries and paying for rail- road travel to the amount of thousands and thousands of dollars not required in proper political work. It is alleged that extravaganza and debauchery have in creased the debt which the committee were unable to pay.
 "The determinat tion of the committee to sandbag the city where the convention should be located for money to pay their old debt is the most discreditable trans action in political history. There have been denials, but no concealment of the demand that was made. The convention was auctioned off to the highest bidder with ready money to pay. Last Tuesday at Washington the representatives of Chicago were told that they could have the convention if they would guarantee the payment of $100,00O to the committed They failed to produce the guarantee and the convention went to St. Louis, which paid $50, ,000 in spot cash and gave guar antee of $54, 900 more to be paid on the in stallment plan.
 Mere epithets would not properly de- scribe the nature of this transaction from first to last 1t has no parallel in political experience It is piece of immoral busi- ness in politics inspired by poodle inter- ests, in which cash is coTruptly paid for the location of the convention and which marks an era of shameful deg radiation in American politics."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
- .
 TC TIT WARD

In these piping times of peace and of apparent calm conditions the special message of President Cleveland. his rightfuI interpretation of Great Britain's offensive attitude on the Venezuelan question and his expressed determination to apply the Monroe doctrine without re- gard to Lord Salisbury's views of the "state of things in which we live" are sprung before the American public, af- fording genuine refreshment and spon- taneous indorsement. The presidents talk is warlil1e, and we are much pleased with it's general tone, feeling assured that if congress will only give him that practical, hearty and patriotic support which the occasion demands, the message and the indorsing resolutions, ordinances or edicts of the representatives of the people will prove 10 be the first. the last, the only gun fired in the contest. Eng land does not mean to fight. She cannot afford it. Her pretended bellicose atti- tude is but the braggadocio of her majes- tvs government. She is blufiing. Yet her insolence demands resentment. Eng land can be made to bend the hinges of her knee to the determined American voice, and she will. But the voice must speak quick and loud.
 The presidents message is dgnfied in expression, determined in spirit and patriotic in sentiment. Yet business need not be alarmed, for no gunpowder will be used in a settlement of the question which has arisen.
 Some writer has truly said that the great victories and defeats of the world often turn on minutes. Crises come, the sezing of which is triumph, the neglect of which is ruin. Decision gives the power of standing firmly, when to yield however slightly. is oftentimes the first step in down-hill course to ruin. Presi- dent Cleveland is right in desiring an immediate enforcement of the Monroe doctrine in this matter, and congress should be quick to uphold him in his de- eision not to reeede one iota in the an- nounced position of this nation.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
THE CONVICT COMMISSION
Completes Arrangements for the Construction ofaCotton Factory on the Convict Farm
 at Speigners.

Montgomery, Dec. 17.-(Special)-Gov ernor Oates and the board of convict commissioners today completed arrange ments for the construction within the next six months of 5Oo0-spindle cotton factory on the state convict farm at Speigners The intention is to provideo proper and profitable employment TOT the female and youthful convicts. The machinery was ordered today from Hall of Columbus, Ga, and the plan of the building has been selected. The brick for its construction will be made by the con- victs on the ground, and almost all of the work on its construction will be done by the convicts. As practically all of the convicts are negroes, the mooted question of whether negroes are suitable for factory work will be tested
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
In the Hands of a Receiver.

New York, Dec. l7.--Judge Andrews of the supreme court today appointed Kaufman Simon receiver for the Excel sior Pebble Phosphate company at No. 63 William street. and at Excelsior Park
 Polk county. Fla, on the application of Richard Arnold, stockholder. The company was incorporated under the laws of West Virginia in 1892 with cap ital stock of s30O000 of which $250,0OO was issued to work phosphate lands in Florida. The company is insolvent. The assets consist of 900 acres of land at Ex- celsior Park, with buildings, machinery and mortgage on the property given to secure bonds being foreclosed by the Cen tral Trust company of this city as trustee. Henry Fry has also been appointed re- ceiver in West Virginia for the company. I. O. Brown of Pittsburg, Pa., and A. C.. Millken of Pottsville, Pa, are directors.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Died in a Dentists Chair.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 17.-Miss Jessie Anderson, about 20 years of age and for some time trained nurse, died under very peculiar circumstances in the den- tai parlor of Dr. William L. Brown to- day. She was suffering acute pain from a decayed tooth and was under treat
 ment for it at the time of her death. Dr. Elper neighboring physician, was called in. but was too late to be of any service. When interviewed he said the lady had died from paralysis of the heart. The deceased had no relatives so far as can be learned at present.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Behind Closed Doors.

Jackson, Miss. Dec. 1.-The peoples party state executive committee is hold ing a meeting here today behind closed doors. Frank Burkett, late candidate for governor, Is present. as are all the other members of the committee. While they decline so far to give out anything for publication 1t is known that B. T. Hoods. the prohibitonist leader of the state, is closcted with them and fusion is sug- gested- Chairman Prewett denies that any fusion is contemplated either with the prohibitionists or republicans, as has been charged
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
FLORENCE.
The Tennessee Still Low and Steamboat
 Men Are Suffering.

Florence, Dec. 17.-(Special.)-The Ten nessee river continues at a very low stage and steamboat men are suffering in consequence. The oldest river men say they have never known the river to remain so low for so long a time. The low water greatly impedes navigation but it is help to river improvement, which is being pushed rapidly. A rise is expected at any time, as it>is long past the time for the usual fall rise. A great deal' of freight is said to be awaiting shipment at various river points and the steamboats will reap a rich harvest when the rise does come.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
MIR. ]. B. PACE
Interested in Birmingham Property to the
 Value of About S3OO,OOO

MT J. B. Pace, who failed in Richmond last Saturday for $2,OO0,000, notice of which appeared in the telegraph columns of the State Herald at the time, is large property holder in Birmingham, his interests here amounting to nearly S300 900. He is a stockholder in the Bir- mingham Coke and Coal company and also in the North Birmingham Land company, and owns besides considerable real estate in various parts of the city.
 MT Pace is the father-in-law of Bishop Jackson of this state.
 His failure is attributed to Ill health. he being unable to give the proper at tention to his business.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Roo7,blicons Tndorse Cuba.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 1.-The White Re publican league. the most influential body of Texas republicans, at it's meeting last night adopted the following resolu- ton:
 Whereas, The patriots of Cuba are struggling for the rights of men, there fore be it
 Resolved, That we. the White Republi- can League club of Dallas. again urge ollr government to grant those patriots belligerent rights at the earliest possible moment.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

of itself would start up trading and give greater activity to real estate. By all means. let that committee get to work, and let every citizen do his part for this truly great enterprise and not rest until it is a glorious success.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Stuart Sure ofa Fipht

] Dallas, Tex, Dec. 17-Dan Stuart re- turned this morning from Houston. He says he is sure that Fitzsimmons and Mahci will stick to their agreement. At the last moment last night Fitzsimmons concluded to abandon his intention to train at Galveston. He will go at once tp Paso del Norte. Mex, and go in train irg Peter Maher telegraphs that he will start in ;s few days for Fl Paso and train ,,. hot oit ity
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
A TIDAL WAVE
Swept the Decks of the French Lines La
 Champaign.

Swept the Decks of the French Lines La
 Champaign.
 New York, Dec 1.-The steamer La Champaign of the French line, which usually arrives on Sunday morning with the promptness of a ferry boat, came into port at 2:34 o'clock this morning af- ter a hard fight with the elements. The steamer left Havre twenty-four hours behind the regular sailing time, being detained by the severe hurricane which was raging.
 Almost from the start strong north west winds were met with. A high head sea made most of the passengers uncom- fortable. but nothing out of the ordinary occurred until o'clock on the morning of the 18th, when a tidal wave struck the ship on the port side just abaft the bridge. So great was the force of the sea that it swept everything movable before it.
 Three large life boats, each capable of holding thirty people, were picked up from the checks and hurled against the steel deck house with such force as to badly strain them. Settees and ventilat- ors were wrenched from their fastenings and swept away. All the skyights and companonway doors were broken in and the water poured in a veri able torrent down into the saloon and state rooms.
 To add to the terror of the moment all the electrlc nghtS were suddenly eXtln- guished leaving the ship in total dark ness until candles and lamps could be procured The saloon passengers were all in their hunks, when the smashing of the ventilators on the promenade deck let a flood of water down upon them. There was no panic, however. and as no water came in the passengers were soon reassured. All their baggage and effects were soaked with salt water, however and there was much discomfort.
 The damage to the upper deck was re- paired temporarily and the skylights and ventilators boarded up. No further ac- cident occurred and nobody was injured.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

bie Ex-speaker Grow proposed that ln- stead of retiring the greenbaeks by issu- ing bonds for them, as recommended by the president in his message, national banks be permitted to deposit them and also silver certificates in exchange for circulating notes. receiving $110 in notes for every s1O0 so deposited, the green backs and silver certificates to be can celed as fast as deposited.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
 MOBIT,E.
Bill Filed Asking for Receiver for the Sea
 board Manufacturing Company.

board Manufacturing Company.
 Mobile, Dec. 17.--(Special) )-Attorneys in this city representing the Lombard In- vestment company and other trustees of the Seaboard Manufacturing compa- ny. who recently suspended all their works in this section, have filed bill in the United States circuit court asking for a receiver of all the property of that cor poration. Hundreds of employees of the firm are eagerly awaiting the action of the court, as their families are in a des- titute condition. Trouble has been feared from this source. but within the past few days they have been paciEed by promises of early employment. .
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
MT. Thurman's Win.

Columbus, Dec. 1.-The will of Allen e. Thurman will be read in the probate court on Thursday. It was presented in court today. The estate is worth
 about S100000 There are three children,
 Elizabeth T. Mccormack, Mary T. Halli-
 day and Allen w. Thurman.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

There is evidently something radically wrong somewhere down about Montgom- cry. The Advertiser came to hand yes terday with two and half columns of editorial matter, and not a word was said about the State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Coal Miners Strike.

Denison, Tex, Dec. 1.-The miners at Lehigh and Coal Gate. I. T., to the num- ber Of 300o have gone on a strike. It is thought that every mine in the territory will follow suit. and, as 10000 miners will be affected. serious trouble is an- tiriua fefl
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

Our single gold standard friends insist on telling us that the free coinage of sill yer will drive gold away from us. Will they please just tell us in what direction gold is going just now?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

The gold reserve is down below s75,- 000 O0O, and the exportation of the yellow stuff goes steadily On. Another bond is- sue will come soon. To maintain che sim gle gold standard it will take bonds, bonds and a lot of bonds.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

Gold continues to leave our shores, not withstanding the purchasing clause of the Sherman act was repealed long time ago.