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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE REVOLUTION
 AIRY WAR.

Some discussion took place in the South Carolina constitutional conven- ton as to the part played by South Car olina in the revolutionary war Dr. J.. L. M. Curry, in his recent history of the southern states. shows that the south, in expense, and battles, and soldiers, bore her full share in the struggle for independence. She furnished the great leaders of the conflict. In 1790 the white male population in Pennsylvania and Virginia was about the same, yet Penn sylvania furnished only 34965 soldiers. while Virginia gave 56721 New Hamp- shire had military population 513 larger than South Carolina, and she contributed IA ,906 soldiers and South Carolina 31,131
 South Carolina outnumbered New York 8 troops 2s.SS6. although New York had much more than double the military pop ulation, and 40 per cent more of total population. South Carolina sent to the army 37 out of every 42 citizens capable of bearing arms; Massachusetts sent 32; Connecticut 30; and New Hampshire IS.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
POSTMVSTERS APPOINTED.

Washington, Oct. 3O.-(Special.) .)-The following fourth-class postoffices have been filled in Alabama: Alisboro, Colbert county, G. T. Car michael.
 Gainstown, Clarke county, H. G. Da- wis.
 Gumpond, Lawrence county, J. M. Green.
 Ora, Lawrence county, J. H. Masterson. Powderly, Jefferson county, R. F. La cey ~
 Luthers Store, Marengo county, A. c. Luther.
 Akron, Hale county D. B. Borden. Bankston, Fayette, J. W. Woods. Coffee Springs, Geneva, R. L. McAl- lilfey.
 Daugherty, Jackson county, G. W. Nor ris.
 Energy, Chiffon county, H. L. Davis. Hollytree, Jackson county, w. T. Cum ningham.
 Hulaco, Morgan county, w. J. Hum- phries.
 Kyleton, Morgan county, s. T. Max well.
 Lurk, Choctaw county, J. M. Boney. SitZville, Morgan county Mrs. l.. C.. Wood.
 Offices Filled in Tennessee. French, Knox county, J. c. Keller, post master.
 Driskill, Cooke county J. M. Inman, postmaster.
 Matuta, Washington county, c. F. Ar montrout postmaster. Carl Williamson county, J. A. Sanders, postmaster.
 Donnels, Rutherford county, Josh You rec, postmaster.
 Duncanville, Marshall county, J. w. Beasley, postmaster.
 Hughes, Macon county, Samuel Set uart, postmaster.
 Alabama Pensions. Mexican war widows-Sarah E. Lane Centre Cherokee county. Reissue-Ashley H. Lovett, Double Springs, Winston county. Widows Indian wars-Elener An Hurn Gilbertsborough, Limestone county Increase-Harrison Coffey, Bolivar, Jackson county.
 Reissue-Jackson A. Landers, Ruddick, Chiffon county.
 Personal. Lewis H. Hawkins of Birmingham has been appointed railway mail clerk.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
LEMON ELIXIR.

A Pleasant Lemon Tonic. For biliousness Constipa tion, Malaria Colds and the Grip.
 For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous Headache.
 For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heart Disease
 For Fever, Chills, Debility and Kidney Disease. take Lemon Elixir
 Ladies, fer natural and thorough or ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of lemons, com bined with other vegetable liver tonics, and will not fail you in any of the above named diseases. soc and $1 bottles at druggists Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
HONOR ROLL
Of Henley School for First Scholastic Month,
 Session of 1895-6.

Requrements-Cond 95 per cent or over; scholarship, 90 per cent or over; no unexcused absence or tardiness.
 Seventh grade (senior)-Sallie Turner. Clifton Barbour, Susie Phillips, Ruth Alexander.
 Seventh grade Gunior)-Linda May Handley, Katie Hammer.
 Sixth grade (senior)-Thomas Kelley, George Cooper, Daisy Hymes, Jannette Mayer. Corinne Hochstadter.
 Sixth grade Gunior)-David Markstein. Mortimer Jordan, Louise Reid, Elva Bat ton, Celestie Joseph, Rossie Russell, Lurline Ddlake.
 Fifth grade (senior)-Walter Dunn, Charles McGurk, Marcelle Rothschild, Marie Wood, Maude Shelby
 Fifth grade junior)-Nettie Lynch, Gertrude Knighton, John Latham, Beat rice Marcus, Aline Cole, Nora Wagner, Roberta Hawkins, Jessie Edwards.
 Fourth grade (senior)-Rosa Klotzman, Alice Mount, Raymond Klotz. Charles Hochstadter, Ruby O'Keefe. James Da- vidson, Chester Sandman.
 Fourth grade Uunior)-Minnie Lazarus, Gertie Weil Edna Adams
 Third grade (senior)-William Shields, Helen Benners, Mamie Bradley, Irby An gell.
 Third grade Gunior)-Julia whatley. William Sandman, Katie Bray, Jennie B. Hundley, GuSSle Leach, Lucy CaDot, Irene Cole. Maggie Russell. Second grade fsenior)-John Magyar, Ray Knighton.
 Second grade (junior)-Fannie Well, Eva Sandman, Maggie Shrewsbury. Eth el Lutz, Annie Herman.
 First grade (senior)-Hortense John ston, Augusta Coleman. Lucille David son, Polly Warnock, Maggie Fleming. Virginia Whitfield, Rosa Harrell, Jamie Coleman Morris GIuck Goodwin Seal stead.
 First grade 6unior b)-Fred Smith Harry Edwards, Lillie Baiclair, Wayne Leach. Nina May Ansley, Emma McCar- thy, Bessie Brewer.
 F. M. ROOF, Principal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
PENCILINGS.
Dissolution.

Like Sarah am old; my son
 Has wandered far from me; The others died and oh. this one
 Is breath of life to mel The son that did hold and lovel
 Now am old and gray I watched him climb the path above
 The long brown mountain way. There was sharp and stinging word
 And no relenting sign I-think the angels never heard
 ssSo sad a moan as mine. He was my son.-the last. the best, My Benjamin--ah mel
 Old griefs lie back there in the past,
 Too far from me to see.- You know him?---but 1t was a sight
 Ills zeal for Mothers" good! You've heard his laugh of pure delight
 In mornings merry mood. I said in ire: He will come home,
 Back to the empty fold;
 The world Is wide for lads to roam, And strangers hearts are cold. sweep my house. set high among
 These Heayen-guarded hillss Where the storm-stunted alders lean
 Low over rushing rilis
 I swing the doors back every day,
 And set the windows wide, Where I can watch the long brown way
 That climbs the mountain side. His room IS swept, ms Deu IS
 With linen cool and clean, And on the window sill laid
 Sweet clover fresh and green. I brought two blankets out--the deep I1 Fringed borders checked with blue, Made when, too sad of heart to sleep,
 I spun the long nights through. lock my arms about my knees.
 My head drops on my breast; I am too old for wars like these.
 And must have peace and rest. Like Sarah I am old; my son
 Has wandered far from me. The others died, but oh, this one
 Was breath of life to mel --Millie W. Carpenter in Springfield Repub- lican.
 The Washington Post thinks Hon. John Sherman's new book "an effort to take the death mark of the republican party Coxey claims that he will roll up a big ger vote in Ohio than Campbell. Coxey just can't keep from slipping up on the grass.
 The thought is to be embalmeu that England is not the least concerned about the Monroe doctrine; that she is a great American power herself.
 Cupid is reaping a rich harvest herea- bouts this fall-an indication that the panic is not yet over Crop of children is also good-another bad indication. When the people begin to buy new wagons, new buggies and new carts, then is the time to throw up your hats, foi the wave of prosperity will have reached us.
 Two important letters have just been found in Dundee. Scotland, one written by Sir Walter Scott to Lockhart, and the other by Tennyson to Professor Will son.
 While Atlanta Is spreading herself on her exposition the intelligence has gone out that there will be great distress in Georgia next year. The goober crop is short.
 The melancholy epitaph which the late Thomas H. Huxley desired should be placed upon his tomb or gravestone was written by his wife. It is as follows And if there be no meeting past the
 grave
 If all is darkness, silence, yet 'tis rest Be not afraid, ye waiting hearts that
 weep, For God still giveth his beloved sleep;' And if an endless sleep He wills-so
 hest
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
BIRMINGHAM LOSES THE RACE MEET.

Messrs. John Hambriok of st. Louis and w l. Cherry of Nashville were in the city yesterday to investigate the out look for fall race meet. Birmingham stood a chance to have the race meet SC long as Nashville was undecided about the meet in that city but it was learned last night that the races would begin in Nashville about the 14th of Mo- vember. after the termination of which 1t is understood the meet will be inaug- urated in New Orleans
 IL is currently believed however that Birmingham will have splendid spring meet. W
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
FIRES OF YESTERDAY.
Two Alarms Turned In and the Fires Extin
 guished With but Little Damage

The fire department responded to two alarms yesterday morning. the first at 6 o'clock and the next at Il.
 The roof of M. A. Myatt's residence. Fifth avenue. between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, caught fire about 6 o'clock and an alarm was turned in. The department responded promptly and the flames were extinguished before very much damage was done.
 The next was a house occupied by Ada Brooks, Second avenue, between Twenty fifth and Twenty-sixth streets. The fire started from defective fiue and had gained some headway when the fire de- partment got there, but it was put out with little damage to the building.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The mound builders a few thousand years hence, if history repeats itself, will be greatly astonished if they run upon the following little grave in Dallas county, noted by the Morning Times;
 Jim Lockhart. while out riding Sunday afternoon, found little child'S grave about five miles from the city ornament ed with the following named articles: One small pitcher, nine empty medicine rubber nipple one cup, one whistle and sozodont bottle.'
 The Huntsville Mercury, a dear lover of democracy whose editor cannot bear to hear President Cleveland Mr. Carlisle and other gold bug leaders referred to except in the most select language and uttered with the head bowed low to the ground, thusly refers to Senator Pugh as the "twne fossil"
 Despite the active canvass Senator Morgan will make in this state to assist the twne fossil, Senator Pugh, the plat form of the state democratic convention will be in line with the national plat form. The siiverites are making great beasts about what the next state conven ton will do. but there is little chance of their getting control of the convention"
 N E R H. Clarke will engage in joint debate at the court house in this city on Mo- vember g on the issues of the day,.-Troy Messenger
 Oh. that Captain Bankhead "could speak the language!" How lonely he must feel going about the country alone speak ing to the people CD with MT. Clarke, who rather than meet so feeble an oratorsrre- turned to his law practice after the first meeting And how the many friends ef Captain Bankhead in his home ditrict must look upon their broken idol and feel the trusm of young loves dream:o ''Pleasures are like poppies spread,
 You touch the flower and the bloom Is
 she'd"
 Calling attention to the date Senators Morgan and Pugh will speak in Tuska- loosa the Daily Gazette of that city says;
 We hope the entire popula ton will turn out on that occasion and hear those two great silver leaders. It cannot hurt you and you will get a great deal of re- liable information.
 What democrat of the old school would ever have thought that democratic newspaper in Alabama would utter the expression that Tt cannot hurt you. to listen to speeches by veteran democratic statesmen like Morgan and Pugh, grown old in the service of their people and each occupying at the same time the chair manship of two of the highest and most important committees in the United States senate? Oh. that each of these democratic leaders had been sheriff. fisherrian and mugwump. with repuh- lican variations. that everyone of their
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

There is good deal of talk in the state papers about new constitution for Ala bama. The fact that half dozen bust ed' cities will try to get an amendment through whereby they can raise the rate of taxation is a bugaboo that will pre- went the people from taking hold of such move. They had rather live under a back number constitution than be taxed to deaih-Selma Times.
 Our Selma contemporary is off its base. Would it. for the sake of few dimes, retard the progress of many of the best cities in Alabama, which on account ot the shrinkage in values are unable 10 meet current expenses and pay interest pn their bonds? The State Herald hopes that its Selma contemporary will not make fight against constitutional con- ypnfion
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

We doubt whether there is single hon. lest advocate of the gold standard in the entire state who does not feel that it would be exceedingly dangerous to make the canvass next year on that issue. It As certainly true that there are thousands of men in Alabama who would vote our ticket if led by honest bimetallists who would either remain at home or vote against us if presented with gold candi- dates. However annoying this may be. it is a fact. not a theory, and it is wise to look facts in the face.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The Baltimore Sun, which Is fighting Senator German and the democratic tick ct in Maryland. Is ready to accept MT. Cleveland as a candidate for another term. It says:
 ''It may be observed that the unwrit- ten law against third term for presi- dents--if such law exists-has been ap- piled hitherto only to the third of three consecutive terms and would not apply to Mir. Cleveland in 1S96."
 If the Sun succeeds in landing Mary land in the republican camp it may suc- ceed in renominadng MT. Cleveland, but 1t will give the election to the republican candidate for president
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

It is said that number of Birmingham girls, under the protection of an estima- ble lady. have chartered a Pullman and will spend three days at the Atlanta ex- position. There will be some thirty or forty girls in the car, which they will retain as headquarters and sleeping room
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Notice.

We have just received carload of choice California wines. such as Clarets. Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody. Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give us a call.
 M. & A. WISE.
 Crrneg Morris Ave. and 2Oth St.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
I,amnn Hot Drnns

Cures all Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness, Sore throat. Bronchitis, Memarrhage and all throat and lung diseases. Ele- gant. reliable.
 25 cents at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. II. Mozley. Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

There is quite a revolt amongst the business men of Baltimore against the Aemocratic ticket, as they allege, to beat sboss rule" That is a good thing to do, but should be done inside the ranks of the party. The danger is that they will merely change bosses.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
At the Capitol.

I have just taken the last of two bottles of Dr. H. Mozley's Lemon Elixir for nervous headache, indigestion. with diseased liver and kidneys. The Elixir cured me. I found it the greatest medi- cine I ever used. J. H. MENNICH, Attorney, 1925 F Street, Washington,
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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
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STATE NEWS.

Huntsville Mercury: Yesterday morn- ing, oyer in Big Cove, a young man by the name of Hinds was topping a tree and got his hand terribly mashed by a falling limb.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The Selma Times seems to think there is a skeleton in the closet of Ike Vincent, the defaulting state treasurer, and the now old and decrepid ex-official will hold the key sacred until he is laid to rest for ever in the bosom of the tomb. It may be that Captain Vincent could "a tale
 unfold" if he would. Many people think so:
 "The Mobile Herald contains a column
 wfite-up of Ex-Treasurer Ike Vincent. He has the contract to paint the hotel
 at that place. Poor old Vincent has tasted deep of the dregs of disappointed hopes and blasted ambitions. The Times has always thought that there were oth- CTS more guilty than Vincent. He has kept his tongue and has never squealed on them, however. He is trying to deal square with them, even if they forced him to loot the treasury of the state and bring ruin and disgrace upon his own and his devoted family's head"
 The Montgomery Journal ever pro-
 gressive, will inaugurate new feature
 that can but meet the appreciation of it's
 many readers, and will no doubt greatly increase it's circulation:
 We will beginning with next Sun
 days issue, introduce a new feature in
 the misunderstanding that has never
 been done by any newspaper in Alabama.
 We know there are great many people,
 poor and needy, who absolutely require
 legal advice for their protection and who are wholly unable to employ a good law yer that there are others who do not need
 a lawyer. but who want legal informa- tion for their guidance; and still others
 who want legal information merely for
 their own edif1cation. Realizing this, we shall open legal column in our Sundays Journal, which is to be devoted exclusive ly to the public and for the public's bene- fit We have made arrangements by
 which all legal questions will be an- swered by competent attorney. Ques- tions under the Alabama code, the United States general statutes, the pension stat utes and the patent statutes and the like will be promptly answered, as we'll as all common law questions, but compli- cated questions, concerning wills and such, which require a large amount of research, will not be taken up"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Union Springs Herald: In asking about cotton, we learn that 1t has nearly all been picked out. There remains in the fields around in Bullock county only a little, and 1t will be but a short while before all will be out.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

We feel sure that Senators Morgan and Pugh will have large audiences and be heard with great respect, and receive the kindest consideration from democrats who do not agree with them fully. It would probably be expecting too much Ito suppose that some intolerant paper Miu not be found to heap abuse when honest criticism fails.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Pine Belt News: We regret to hear that our kinsman, T. F. Sowell, while working at a sawmill in Louisiana last week had several of his fingers entirely cut off. He will arrive in Brewton this week.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Scarcely a day passes that the popula- ton of Birmingham is not increased by one or more families moving in. The in crease in the old way is even greater.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Pine Belt News: Mrs. G. w. Smith of Colbert county was found dead a few days ago. She had gone to the well for some water, and when found was lying on the ground, and died before physi- clan could come to her relief.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Chicago is said to be on it's uppers and so, to even things mp, St. Louis reports it's s2.000,000 city hall as unsafe, as the cast iron pillars are full of blow holes If this had happened in Chicago the blowholes would not be found among the iron pillars. Chicago has other uses for hem.--Philadelphia Press. Rep.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

It was actually published in the New York papers as a piece of wonderful news that one of the Vanderbilts the other day rode in hack just like plain
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The good people of Montevallo have made up their minds to retain tbs Girls Industrial school
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The less legal tender money there is in' existence whether of gold, silver or pa- per, the greater is its purchasing power.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

In every instance where silver has been demonetized by any of the great nations 1t was worth as much as gold at the time if was struck down.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

immediate constituents might reverence their acts, their positions and their hon. ored names.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The divorce proceedings instituted by Mrs, Colt against her husband and his suit against Van Alan for $2O0,O00 for alternating his wife's affections shows a very bad condition amongst the swell leaders of northern society. Wealth and virtue seem hard to work together in the same harness.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
The Guilty Man,

Boston Globe
 The Southern Brgader" talk has been revived in Ohio. Of course, Foraker is the guilty man No one else would think of doing 1t in these days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The coal companies find it impossible to get cars to ship their output.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

As the political boss approaches his grave the more intolerant he becomes.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The narrow mind substitutes abuse for argument.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

The Southern club seems to be the hub of our social life.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
ALABAMA EDITORS.

We stand among the honored throng, In this flair southern land We were at Atlantas fair, And shook the presidents hand.
 Union Springs Herald. Yes. father now I've shook his hand, Sing Mansions in the Sky Onward to "The Promised Land"- Lay me down to die"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Pine Belt News: The Selma Fimes notices the fact that MT. Willie Todd, a man 80 years old, was in town and paid up all his old debts by his crop of this year-something he had not been able to do for many years. Besides, he had enough to eat to last him a year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Pine Belt News: MT. William Hender- son of Birmingham, Eng, arrived last Friday and is spending several days with his relatives, Messrs. c. D., S. E. and Dr. S. c. Henderson and Mrs. J. M. Rabb. This is the first meeting which has ever taken place between MT. Hen derson and his American cousins, and the occasion has been one of very great pleasure to all of them. MT. Henderson is the American representative of large exporting house of Birmingham, Eng. and has visited this country annually for several years, but not until last year did he succeed, after repeated efforts, in To- eating his relatives whom he Is now vis- iting. MT. Henderson Is a courtly and polished gentleman of splendid physique and appearance, and has most favorably impressed all who have had the pleasure of meeting him. We extend our congrat ulations to all the parties, and trust that MT. Henderson will find it convenient to repeat his visit at an early day. He leaves Wednesday on his return to the old country.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Lewis H. Hawkins of Birmingham Ina been appointed railway mail clerk