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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
THE DEMOCRATIC TARIFF.

The Democratic tariff is not all that the party expected, but it is asserting its vast superiority over the Republican tariff, which was put through under whip and spur when Harrison became President and when MT. Mckinley was leader of the House. The New York World says:
 As every one knows, the Mckinley bill was drawn to increase taxes and de- crease revenues It made duties high to prevent importation. Having discovered that the annual revenue from the Wilson bill amounts to $2.36 per capita, against only $1.90 per capita under the higher duties of the Mckinley bill, the Tribune makes the preposterous assertion that this increase is drawn from the pockets of the people,"
 In the very next column, however, 1t advertises a variety of goods at Wilson bill prices. and in doing so utterly re- flutes it's claim that the increase in rev. enue is an increase in taxes. When under the Mckinley law did 1t ever offer at 73 cents a yard such "body Brussels car pet with border as it Is now offering? When under Republican tariff duties did it ever invite the public to buy a suit of cheviot for BIO as 1t is doing now?
 Instead of doing anything of the kind 1t contended that "a cheap coat makes a cheap man." That was absurd but logical McKinleyism. and it will either have to go back to it or refuse to take advertisements offering the public low tariff bargains at Wilson-bill prices
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
HON. HECTOR D. LANE
Returns From the Exposition Visits Fruithurst
 May Not Run for State Senator


 Hon. Hector D. Lane. commissioner of agriculture, was in the city yesterday on his return from the Atlanta ex- position to his home in Athens.
 He stopped over at Fruithursr yester- day and took in that new town. He says that the mountain hills around Fruit hurst are being torn up in such man. ner that an old settler would not recog- nize them; that vineyards are being planted, with all kinds of fruit trees and berries addicted to this climate. He is highly pleased with the prospects of Fruithurst, and thinks it destined to be one of the greatest fruit points in the south.
 Relative to the Alabama exhibit at the exposition, MT. Lane says that the mineral display has never been excelled, but that the agricultural department Is not up to the standard, but that 1t is getting in exhibits daily and hopes yet to make very creditable display; that considerable space was allotted to the ladies, and their failure to come up had greatly retarded the arrangement, it be- ing too late to fill the space left with proper exhibits, notwithstanding a great many had been turned off to accommo- date this special ladies' department
 As to politics, MT. Lane says he has about determined not to enter the race for state senator that being an advocate of free silver, he had hoped to compro- mise the factions of his district, but that he was meeting with opposition from the capital on account of having a head like Collins ram, and that he has about concluded not to enter the race.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
THE POWER OF A JUDGE.

Recently there was case in the Eng fish courts before Lord Esher, the dis tinguished master of the rolls and ono of the ablest judges of the kingdom. It was an appeal in a damage suit against judge who had harassed and imprison- ed Dr. Anderson.
 Dr. Anderson, the appellee before the Court of Appeals, reports the case as follows:
 I submitted to the master of the rolls, who was presiding. "Then, if your lord ship were to order a policeman in court to bring up to you on the bench man from the body of the court, and your lordship were then to strike the man in the face, would the striking be judicial act?" And his lordship replied that 1t would be a judicial act. On Au- gust 2, reverting to the point your pe- titioner had submitted as to whether striking a man in the face would be judicial act, Lord Fisher said: TT were to order a barrister in court to sit down, and he did not and I shot at him and killed him, much doubt if proceedings for murder would lie against me"
 Of course the case is purely hypothet- ical, but the assertion is not the less extraordinary on that account. The ques- ton of constructive contempt pales to in- significance beside it. The inference from Lord Esher's remarks was that Judge Boyd might have capped his pur- suit of Anderson by shooting him dead without suffering the ordinary legal pen alties for murder.
 If would be interesting to have the opinion of lawyers and judges on this declaration of judicial immunity.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
4UNTERSVILLE.
Last Week of Circuit Court-Iiaying of the Corner Stone-New Boat

Corner Stone-New Boat.
 Guntersville, Oct. 14.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-Thisi is the last week of the three weeks session of circuit court at this place. The criminal docket is taken up today. The grand jury adjourned last Saturday, and reported finding of twenty-seven indictments. As nearly all of these are for misdemeanors, it shows an improved condition of our county in matters of general behavior
 The cornerstone of the new court house at this place is to be laid today, with appropriate ceremonies.
 The government work on the Tennes- see river is progressing very well at Gunter's reef and at Boards reef, near Gunters landing. The present low stage of water contributes largely to the con- venience of this work.
 It is reported that w. M. Todd and Simp Mckee of Decatur are going to put new boat which they are building near the mouth of Elk river, into the trade between Chattanooga and Deca- tur. If this is true it will give the Ten nessee River Transportation company live competition.
 The property, real and personal, of the and Development company was sold by the register in chancery, under decree of the chancery court at this place, last Wednesday, and bid in by Capt. s. c. Capehart.
 Capt. Joseph F. Johnston addressed the people of this county on the subject of finance at this place today. He is a strong man in Marshall and received a hearty welcome.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
CUBA

The first duty of Congress at the op- pros ching December session is to recog- nize the heiligerency of Cuba. The people of the United States demand it. Iii his article in the September Forum discuss tng the chances of Cuban success. MT. Clarence King gives a Spanish estimate, according to which there are 72.l52 Span- lsh soldiers already in Cuba. If this army. consisting of the flower of the Spanish troops, cannot subiugate the island. the multiplication of men is not likely to ac- complish it.
 MT. King concludes with justice that the issue depends more on the attitude of other countries than on any action Spain may take. If the influence of the United States Is thrown against the pa- triots they will fail By denying them the privilege of our markets and leaving
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

MT. Edward Atkinson, writing on ''The Signs of the Times in the Engineering Magazine, gives us forecast of great in dustrial activity in the United States, especially in the matter of railway build ing. He says: Dating from January l, 1896, it will become necessary to add rail- road mileage to our present service at the rate of not less than 5000 or 5000 miles a year for many years to come, in order to give partly adequate service to these very productive areas of our national do- main, which are now suffering from their own discredit Not less than 100000 miles of new railroad must be construct ed in the next fifteen or twenty yeaEs. This extension will not consist of great through lines. which may be called the warp of our system, but of cross lines and connections which make the weft.H
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Spain free te- buy arms and ammunition to use against them the people of the United States may compel their submis- sion. But if they are treated as civilized belligerents. waging war under the laws of war, Spain is not likely to crush them by mere weight of numbers.
 ''To secure victory for Cuba" says MT. King, 'ft is only necessary for us, in my opinion, to take a single step-that is to recognize her belligerency. She will do the rest ;"
 The New York World says: while 1t is not our part to secure victory for either side, it Is necessary in the interest of jus tioe that we should recognize the facts of the situation. And it is a patent fact that the Cubans are in every sense bel ligerents. making the same struggle for freedom and independence that Ameri- cans made ini1776."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
HORRIBLY CRUSHED.
Will Harris Falls Under an Engine and Is
 Trimmed Up to the Trunk.

A most horrible death occurred at Bes- semer about dark yesterday afternoon. Will Harris, a negro comparatively un- known in the city, was loafing around the new furnace and was riding on the engine that carries off the slag. In his attempt to get off of the engine he fell under the wheels, which passed over him. cutting off both legs and right arm. He was picked up and carried to the city, where medical attention was given.
 A telephone message last night stated that there was no possible chance for his recovery.
 The entire blame is attributed to Har- ris himself
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

To substantiate his charge that a mon- ey power exists Representative Howard in his book quotes Chauncey M. Depew as follows: Fifty men of these United States have it in their power. by reason of the wealth which they control, to come together within twepty7four hours and arrive at an understanding by which ev- cry wheel of trade and commerce may be stopped from revolving, every avenue of trade blocked and every electric key struck dumb. Those. fifty men can par alyze the whole country, for they con- trol the circulation of the currency and create panic whenever they will"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
TAX SALES.

The law enacted by the last General Assembly for the sale of lands hereto- fore bought in by the State at tax sales is now being enforced The law provided that all lands sold for taxes and bought in by the State might be redeemed by payment of five years State and county taxes. Unless the lands are redeemed they are to be sold by the State. We no- tice that our State exchanges are full of advertisements announcing these sales for November Unless the lands are re- deemed they will be sold to the highest bidder, and the bidders will no doubt get a good title if the forms under which the lands were originally sold for taxes were strictly observed.
 It has happened that very frequently the forms were not observed. as for ex- ample the Collector might have made the taxes out of personally and did not do so, or he may have neglected to make affidavit that he sought for and could not find any personal property to levy upon, or in many other ways the statu- tory requirements may not have been strictly followed. In such eases the orig inal sales were invalid, and of course this new sale would be tainted with like i'm perfection. However, ii is not safe to test the validity of the sales. The easiest and cheapest mode is for the owner To pay up the five years taxes and clear hi,i title of all clouds. We beg all delin- quents to take advantage of this opportu- nifty and thus relieve the State of an in- cubus. It is a grievous wrong for some citizens to be compelled to bear all the burdens of the revenue while others are careless of their duties and await for a chance for indulgence on the part of the 4..t.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
Y. M. C. A. MEETING.

There will be meeting of the woman's auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association today at o'clock at the Young Mems Christian association build ing All the members are earnestly re- uuested to be present.
 MRS. JAMES BRUCE, Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Secretary Herbert did some valuable service in Huntsville. He convinced the editor of the Mercury that there is not a silver party in the world" In the Eu- ropean countries, says the Secretary, "the fight is for bimetallsm."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
Cold Weather Gone

wood on short notice. They have the best coal for summer use in the market. Buy from them and you will not com plain. Will also put coal in for winter. Telephone 487. 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

A ton and a quarter of bar silver was stolen in the London streets the other day while being transported in van from the railroad station to a bank. The men in charge stopped in a tavern for a few minutes for breakfast. when the van was driven off and was found in a street not far off soon with the silver gone.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

One thing certain the Atlanta Exposi- tion is drawing editorial associations. Up to date some eight or ten State asso- citations have attended the show.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

As the result Of professional education in 1893 there were graduated 4911 medical students 2S52 dental students, 1894 phar- macists. 6776 law students and 7SS6 theo logical students. The graduates of nor nal schools numbered 4491; the number of students was 53. 465.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Two lives were cut short by an elevator weight at the Battleton building in Hart ford. Ct, Saturday. John Farr, the ele- vator boy. stuck his head through the netting into the elevator well and was struck by the weight. His skull was frac- tured. Janitor Melvin Barber short time after was showing how it happened when he was struck by the weight and
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

The Alabama editors who came to Bir- mingham last week and went from here to Atlanta will be heard from through the columns of their respective journals this week.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Young gentlemen having ambition to play orchestral or band instruments of any kind should consult Professor Weber at the Birmingham College of Music. Splendid opportunity.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

One of the pioneer coal miners of Ala bama remarked yesterday that the coal trade was never better in the history of the State.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

The life and writings of Sidney Lan- fer are becoming quite the fad. as his wife lectures about them in the South. She Is just now in Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

It is said that Senator Morgan Will make several speeches in Alabama our- ing the month of November.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

A lady who saw the Prince of Wales at Homburg says he looked like some thing out of a comic opera, dressed in light blue suit, with yellowish hat and shoes It was most comical to see the ladies introduced to him even in the public places dropping courtesies before him, and when they were young and pretty he put out his hand and lifted them up.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Every dollar has two wings and a woman on it.-Mountain City Gazette. That is the reason it Is an earthly angel and an almghtly dollar.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

As shown in the New York Herald our exports of manufactures for the pres ent calendar year. unless checked by some unforeseen cause, will be $17,OO0,O0O more than in any year of American his
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

The circulation per capita on October was $22.57, based on an estimated pop ulation of 70,253, 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

The churches were all well attended last Sunday. Birmingham has church. going population.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Birmingham retail merchants are all doing a lively business.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

The Birmingham hotels are doing lively business. A sure sign of growing
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

If you want to get in on the ground floor buy real estate in Birmingham right
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Capt. Joseph F. Johnston spoke in Guntersville yesterday.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Let. the Clarke-Bankhead joint debate
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Ex-Secretary Foster of Ohio, when asked his opinion of the published situ- alton a few days ago, said: 'I believe the Republicans will be victorious all along the line. Our majority may not be so large as it was last year. but it will he large enough for all purposes" Concern ing the Presidency MT Foster said. "If Quay, Platt and Clarkson can agree on some man-Reed or Allison. or somebody else-and secure the cooperation of Elk ins. they may be able to defeat McKin- lev" Speaking of the basis Of represen- tation in the next National Republican convention MT. Foster said: "The South should not be allowed to vote. If never does us any good in a presidential cleo ton. yet their proportion of delegates is the same as ours"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
SELMA.
Negro Shot in the Leg, But Not Seriously
 

A Negro Shot in the Leg, But Not Seriously
 Wounded.
 Selma, Oct. 14.-(Special Correspond nce.)-Selma was the scene of shoot ing scrape this morning. About o'clock Bu Lockhart met desperate negro on the street and an altercation ensued in which Lockhart shot the negro in the leg. The wound was only slight. General Missionary Convention, Dallas,
 Tex. Oct. 1925, 1895.
 For this occasion the Southern railway will sell tickets, October 16, at one first class limited fare for the round trip. Tickets limited to return until October 2O 18o5 10-9-til oc17
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

According to the World the telephone numbers of the Vanderbilts. Astors and others do not appear in the general tele- phone directory of that city. The World says: 'There are a good many million aires and society families who have tel ephones in their residences. hut they are for private use. only the friends of the head of the house and few other per sons know the number The mistress of the mansion leaves the number with her friends and in exchange receives their numbers. She also leaves her number with inc head of the hospital where she happens to be on the managing commit tee. This exclusive system is adopted in order that outsiders cannot annoy MT. Millionaire by ringing him up on the tel
 ephone. The men who have telephones put into their houses do so with the pro- vjso that their names and telephone num- hers shall not appear in the directory"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
THE STATE HERALD.
What the Brethren of the Press Have to Say Of
 the Change.

Mobile Evening News: The owners of the Birmingham State have bought the Age Herald, lock, stock and barrel And "the silver craze is dead"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15

Birmingham Times: The State has ar sorbed the Age-Herald and 1t IS now th State Herald. We trust the new mar agement will make the paper financia success.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-15
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postofiice at Birmingham Ala as eacnnd-class Inafter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07

would stand re chance Of being CHASED
as silver sides IL color had anything TO do
with II.
steamship Wiiiaps- from Alaska. rad
rot been heard from last nrht. She WAS
eNTecte3 10 arrive On Thursday morning.
Revenue cutter Grant has gone TO Ta-
coma % 20 on the dry dock for inspection
ard TO decide what repairs are needed.
Revenue cutter Cerwin VIII follow her for
the same purpose.
There VIII he quite gnenager1e market
on the water 'front.' soon IL the market for
Wild animals should take an active firm.
Quotations yesterday ruled as followss
Cub wclf from Australia. S.. white fox.
So: racc0on. So bears. SIS.
Another large British ship chartered Nv
Eslfour, Guthrie A. Co. the silver How
viii probably be here Monday. She is now
AZ Vancouver unloading part OF her cargo
OF tin plates salt and soda ash. One thou
sand tons of her cargo Is for Seattle.
Two hundred tons of steel rails froru
Port Townsend were being loaded from
the Arlington dock onto ears or zhe Great
Northern yesterday. They are xoiug IA
Bclt. \ short distance from Great Falls.
Mont. TO he used for mining purposes
steamship Transit made her trip 10 sam
Jose lie Guatemala In sixteen DAYS with q
fuii cargo. Allowing two DAYS less on ac-
count Of her lighter load on the return
trip. and the good weather she has Aads
she ought 10 be hero nv Monday next.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07

zen was The covering % shorts Ints-es.
q. he opening ce1tsrsi entirely upcn C1s:-
esso Gas, being stimulated BY the unsx-
Eecte1 sudden ana favorable decision %
Judge Saowalter. The euoyarey u Caaoa-
50 Gas haE Strengthening infuance Of
the genera Isl. despite ire reported en-
gagsnents OF gold for shspne-. tomorrow.
aggrega1ng szsqe.1sa. or this amount all
~; s-o.09 comes CUT % the treasury ~
serve Liberal gains were made in ths
othsr lndustr-ass- Soon after IRE initial
dealings recesssous occurred. also due 70
the tone OF the profits. Before midday the
oalls again assumed control OF The market.
and accordingly Sugar was marked u2 81
per cent, 20 197ss. and Tobacco ~. TO 7gl..
IN the early dealings the bond market ex-
hiolted a dropping tendency. In the late
session, however. tAsre was a general st3f-
tening n prices, which impaired a firm
tone 20 the closing. The sales were sS&s-
e". Government bonds, weak and lower
Tor the new As: others steady. State bonds.
inactive: railroad bonds. hrmer.
fank Clearance~.
The following table. compiled by Bras
streets, shows the total clearances at the
principal cities and the percentage Of in
crease or decrease. as compared with thu
corresponding week last year:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07
THE OVERDUE STEAMERS.
Not Much Hope for the Strathnevis end
EVnniaiN.

San Francisco. Dec. e.--Ths marine In
surance men have paid 50 per cent. REIN
s'trance on the steamer Evandaie. hencs
November for Hongkcng via Yokohama.
under charter 20 The Occidental and ORR
entail steamship Company. In place Of thu
steamer Belgic. Sixty per cent. is olferaf
on the overdue Strathnevis. long out from
Taco1a, for Hongkong and Yokohama.
The k,vandale made slow trip from ths
orien. 20 San Francisco. and this is held
out as a reason why the vessel should hs
expected TO arrive safely at Hougkong.
bat she is now fully ten days overdue 40
that port, and II IS seriously feared that
she has gone down or il damaged by
heavy weather. Tho agents Of thu North
ern Pacific railroad in this city have re-
celved no advices concerning the Strath-
nevis. but are stsl hopeful. They are or
the opinion that the vessel has been dam
aged. The Evandale carried, IN addition
10 treasure. a valuable cargo OF mere
chandise. valued at over s3eo.o00.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07

The steamer City OF Puebla sailed from
San Francisco Friday with these passen-
gers:
For yIctoria--afiss g Wisdom. Miss K.
Wvnne. J. Martin, ID. A. Gensche. Mrs.
Douglass. j. Bell. T.. Jordan. J. Schaefrer.
W Kendall. J. Jarvis.
seattle--I. Lombardinl and wife. T.. De
I.ovnes, Jessie Amy. w. q. Rob-
cts. G. Lowers. J. G. Van Forsen, Mr..
Gam. s. Hope. II. Herr, >. Calhoun, NJ.
J.. Davis. II. II. Hines. II. e. OConner.
J. =. Martin. H. Boehm. j. A. Shaw. Ma
bel James. q. w. Yogh. Miss Morton, Miss
A. swonord. ]. IIill, J. MeAndrew. X.
Yule. s T.. Gage.
Tacoma-R Gamble. A. McGown, T. w.
Brooks, NJ. McComb and wife. Mrs.
Clarke. Mrs. Halcomb. W. Pollard and
Wife vs.. III. Iee and wife. ID. w. Zook
ard wife.
Port Towrrsend-Capt. Edwards.
Everett-Thomas Middleton
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07
nrnndstnfr. nnI @ Gains.
The Wool Market.

Boston, Dec. 6.--The Commercial Bulletin
will say tomorrow: The wool market here
is exceedingly dull. though little flrner
than last week. Sales are small. and the
inquiry light. From Melbourne and Buenos
Ayres however. come cables OF slight
advance. and from Montevideo an advance
OF Il per cent Manufacturers are Just
opening new cheviots. The advance sales
OF heavy weights have been fair The
heavy fall purchases OF woods have not yet
been consumed. but the trade expects A
return OF buyers. II not an advance. Ia
January. and consequently is not shading
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