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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
SMALL VOTES.

"A curious feature of the little town elections in Connecticut" says a corre- spondent, was the small vote cast by women. Not ope." he adds. Ifs quite able to reconcile the meagerness of the result with the grand and gorgeous promise given by the number of those who reg istered. All the year women had been busy getting themselves made voters in a gay little wbirlwind of zeal and enthu- siasm; but when election day arrived they just simply didn't vote. Only now and then a woman went within gunshot of the polls at the election this week. Now the men folks of this unyield'ng and conservative old commonwealth. whose assent to the project of woman suffrage in the field of school matters had fairly been wrung from them. who had actually been to the expense and pains of provid- ing a brand new and distinct woman's ballot box at all the polling booths--new- " painted. too. and sticky with varnish- well. the disgruntled men folks would like to know just whats to pay that the women folks wouldn't buckle down to their privilege and vote"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
MEM0RlAM.

A little white casket, robe of spotless purity, a waxen face, and this is little Liz zie Bell in her last sweet sleep. Unseen hands caressed her to rest. unseen voices sung the lullaby song. and forth into that deep sleep her mothers tender care can no longer follow; yet with look of in finite peace on her face she rebukes our grief, and in the calm majesty of death lies unmoved by earthly sorrow. "Only those who've lost their darlings, Who have seen them laid to rest, With the roses and the lilies
 Placed upon their cold and quiet breast, Can know a mothers aching heart And all her bitter gfief,
 How she sorrows for her loved ones And cannot find relief.
 ''But the Father. in His mercy, sr.5lt Sees your aching hearts, 4s@;jst And he will not keep you long 2I! From your child apart, IHR But the gates He I'll open wide Gll liit And bid you enter there, EH 'd And you shall see the faces
 Of your angels fair"
 b. ". M.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Atlanta ExpositiopC Improved Railway
 


 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of $3.80 for the round trip, good returning within seven days from date of sale. and $5.55 for the round trip, good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, and s7.55 for the round trip, good returning until January 2, 1896. The exposition is now open in full force and every one should take advantage of the opportunity to attend.
 Three trains daily, Birmingham to Att lantA-
 No 3s Lv Br. 5:55 am Ar Atlanta Il 40 am No. 36 Lv Bir. 2:55 pm. Ar Atlanta S:55 pm No 12 Lv Bif. 1215 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am All trains carrying Pullman sleeping cars.
 Effective October 6, the Southern has added another train to the service be- tween Atlanta and New York. The "Ex- position Flyer leaves Atlanta at p. m. and arrives at Washington at II 45 a. m. ty-five hours from Atlanta to New York. Returning train leaves New York via Pennsylvania railroad at II a. m. and ar- rives Atlanta 1920 following morning Train will be solid vestibule of Pull man drawing room sleepers between New York, Washington and Atlanta and first class vestibule coaches between Atlanta and Washington.
 The schedule of No. S6, known as the United States Fast Mail" has been changed between Atlanta and Washing ton, iessenlng the time out between At lanta and New York. Train now leaves Atlanta at 11:15 p. m. and arrives Wash ington at $40 p. m., New York 6:23 a. m. For information apply to
 L. A. STEPHAN, T. P. A., 10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
EXTRACTS FROM LIGHTNING
The Former Editor of the Eagle-Eye to the
 Front Again.

If anybody wants to get his name in print, just bring peck of sweet potatoes to the editor.
 E. B. Jernigan Is having his chimney built now, as he is tired having his fam fly crowdng about a lamp to keep warm.
 Mrs. John Guyton attempted to kick an unruly COW last week, and sprained her foot so severely that she couldn't walk. It Is a pleasure to say she is now we'll.
 Mrs. John Guthrie and baby are visit in Mrs. Tom Bankhead at Crews. MT. Guthrie having become accustomed to nursing the baby may now be seen fond ling pillow during the night.
 Dutch Crawford has made guitar which is a most excellent effort. It is the very thing when strung for a love sick youth to play under a window to his girl. The old man can then slip up and use his foot.
 Rev. w. H. Lantrip tied knot on the 29th ultimo which makes wife and hus- band of W. w. Ford and Mrs. Nancy Humphries of Moscow. The tragedy oc- cured at James Hills. May their lives be devoid of much hair pulling.
 Mrs. Fannie Bell. accompanied by Mrs. Rube Bankhead, left the front extremity of this week to gaze upon exposition won- ders. The husbands of these ladies have contracted several colds since the ladies left. as Mir Bankhead and Dr. Bell can't sleep together without fussing and kick ing off the cover.
 It does seem that some young lady or old maid who wishes to show her ability to support husband if she happened to marry Sulligent boy, and who wants to make money would open millinery shop here There is a fine opening here and it would keep a goodly amount of cash from being spent out of town.
 In order to get this paper out in time for todays mails it was found necessary to make a horseback ride of twenty-four miles to obtain certain matter which ap- pears in this issue. The journey was made last evening after o'clock and within five hours the matter was in type. It takes pronounced hustler to make a successful newspaper person.
 If you want to see a real live editor call at the Lightning house when in town. You will be in no danger. An editor does rot bite--because always so near starved that weakness precludes the possibility of sufficient strength to bite.
 Yes, come in and see the editors horns and hoofs and pat the flowing mane which drops over an alabaster neck and brow,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
TARIFF LEGISLATION.

'T have no hesitation in saying" said Senator Sherman to the Washington Post recently that tariff legislation will be one of the first things gone about at the incoming Congress. It is absolutely imperative" he continues; i've must have more money, and that means re- vision of the tariff and revenue laws as they now exist" The so-called Wilson tariff will bring in enough revenue pro- vided the income tax Is so arranged as to pass muster before the Supreme Court We venture to predict, however, that the Republican House. will never give us an income tax to meet the wants of the governments
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
FRCOF POSITIVE.

When Jess Stallings attended the silver conference at Birmingham, they ~cal1ed iustIly for him several times. but be would not speak. He insisted that the older heads do the speaking Since cot ton has advanced. and prosperity return ed we haven't heard one single word from our friend Jess, but suppose that he is very busy gathering bis corn down iG Butler.-Ozark Star.
 It has been the opinion of some people for quite awhile that Editor Joe Adams was only trying to hear from two points. Now that he admits that he has not heard from Hon. Jess Stallings since the conference of Democrats in Birming- ham who doubts that Joe has one ear focused on Montgomery and the other on Washington. while beth eyes are set on the Ozark postoffice.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
RAILROAD NEWS.
Two Engines to the Freight Train Is the Idea. CoFbett-Fitzsimmons fight-Expo-
 Sition Travel, Etc.

The Southern railway has inaugurated the system of running two engines to freight trains. By this plan about thirty five or forty loaded cars or seventy or eighty empties can be handled in one train, thus saving the expense of one con- ductor and one or two train hands. It is also claimed that time is saved, In that a train that would ordinarily run in two sections now runs in only one. Trains do not, therefore, have to walt so long at meeting points.
 Trains began running under this new order day or two ago and seem to glve satisfaction.
 The Queen and Crescent adopted this plan on some of its systems some time ago and the management seem to be we'll pleased with it.
 Preparing for the Fight.
 Railroad officials are evidently inclined to believe the Corbett-Fitzsimmonsf fight will take place at Hot Springs on sched- ule time. At least they are making prep arations to haul the people there on that occasion.
 Captain Charley Jones, southern pas senger agent of the Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham railroad, with headquarters in this city, has been in- structed to announce special low rates over the Kansas City, Memphis and Blr- mingham to Hot Springs the latter part or this month on account of the fight.
 Exposition Travel.
 The number of travellers from the northwest to the Atlanta exposition is steadily increasing. In the past two days nearly 200 people from Kansas City and beyond have passed through Blrming- ham over the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham road en route to Att lanta. The train that arrived yesterday afternoon had thirty-five passengers from Kansas City with tickets through to Atlanta.
 Pensonal Notes.
 Superintendent J. H. Sullivan of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad was in the city yesterday.
 Capt. Charley Jones, southern passen- ger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham returned from Atlanta yesterday morning.
 Travelling Passenger Agent w. R. Jones of the Kansas City, Memphis and Br- mingham is in North Carolina looking after business for bis road.
 General Manager Mann of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. with headquarters in Mobile, was in the city yesterday. He came in from the west on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham road and left last night for Atlanta.
 J. M- Merrill, general agent, and F. Martin, travelling freight agent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincey, with headquarters in Atlanta, were In the city yesterday.
 w. P. Adams, travelling freight agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Bir- mngham, returned yesterday from Tus- kaloosa, where he had been to attend the marriage of his brother, Lieutenant Adams, to Miss Annie Clements
 J. K. Ridgely, northwestern passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters in Chicago, was In the city yesterday. He came south with the northern tourists, who are en route to Florida to spend the winter.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
RANKREAD-CI,ARKE.

These gentlemen will speak in Mont gomery tonight. It will be remembered that MT. Clarke challenged MT. Bank head for joint debate at Montgomery and the Congressman from the Sixth came back with challenge to make one speech in each district. MT. Bankhead desires to go on with the debate. and If MT. Clarke does not decline the people Of each district will have an opportunity to hear the currency question discussed by leading men on the two sides.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
with very unsatisfactory results.

WIIH NtIy UNSATISFACTORY ItsuII5. III5 reporter saysi
 Mr. Guest who is the eldest son and heir of Lord Wimborne is just 22 years of age He was educated at Trinity, Cambridge, and is lieutenant in the Dorset Yoemanry cavalry. His father married Lady Corne1ia Spencer Churchill. the eldest sister of the late Duke of Marf- borough. Lady Rodney is one of his sis ters. The Guests do not belong to Eng lands old nobility" but are one of those great industrial families which infuse new life into the decadent peerage. MT. Guests Father an eminent ironmaster, who sat in parliament for quarter of century, was created baronet, which title was inherited by his son, who was improved into a peer by Disraeli in 1880, and who is quite one of the richest men in England.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Decidedly the Cheapest.

There is no mystery whatever about the greenbacks. If the amount outstand- ing. $346, ,6S1, 900, were represented by in- terest bearing bonds issued in 1862, and paying interest since that time at the average rate of per cent, the whole in- terest payment of thirty-three years would be in round numbers $572, 900 000 MT. Carlisle figures the interest charge for maintaining a gold reserve at $73, ,000,- 900, and if that item be granted the sav- ing to the government on the outstanding greenbacks is $50O, ,000, ,00O.-Rochester Post Express Ind
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
OLD BOOKS.

On exhibition now at the exposition in Atlanta is to be found the rarest collec- ton of old, quaint, curious books that probably exists in the world. There are 100 to 40 years. This immense library of old books was collected by the Rev. D. M. Hudson, who died some years ago in Tus- kegee, Ala. The present owner of the library has concluded to offer 1t for sale. and bids for it will be received until the close of the exhibition. Bids will be re- ceived also for any particular book dur ing that time, and unless an acceptable bid is made for the whole bids for part will then be considered. It is a splendid opportunity for some lover of old books to gratify his or her desire.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Says the Philadelphia Record: 'The Liberty bell may have crack in its voice. but it is still proclaiming liberty throughout the land. and likewise pro- claiming to all the lands that the fires of patriotism burn with the same flame in the south as in the north. and that on the whole it will not be a propitious time for any of the governments of other con- tinents to tread upon the tail of our Monroe doctrine
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
A Revelation in Timber.
Philadelphia Record.

PhiIade1phia Record.
 dispatch from Atlanta to the World speaks admiringly of the display of southern timber at the exposition. To many builders in the north the showing in this respect will be revelation, and it may prove as useful as 1t s-timely. for the supply of many species of northern timber. as is we'll known. has for some years been on the wane.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
WESTERN UNION BUSY.
No Boom Trade But Business Is of the Staple Kind.

An official of the Western Union Tel egraph company yesterday told a State Herald reporter that If business contin- ued to improve with the Birmingham office as 1t has done for the past few months the volume of business in two weeks time would equal the best busi- ness done by the office during boom times. The business now, 1t is said is not spec ulative as It was then. but instead comes from substantial enterprises.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Already there is talk in Washington of a reorganization of the Senate. The Re- publicans are not strong enough 10 do the work themselves, and there is a strong hint that they would rather divide with the Democrats than enter into an all Iiance with the Popullsts. It is said to be the purpose of the Republican leaders to make something like a fair division in the committees, and as to the princi- pal Senate offices they take the Secre- tary and put the Democrats off with the post of Sergeant-at-Arms.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Maintains His Grip.

There is some consolation in the thought that no matter how objectiona- ble the rest of us may be in the eyes of the British public, Hon. Thomas F. Bay ard, our ambassador to the court of St.
 James, maintains his grip upon the ad- mirat ton of the tight little island and its ople-WaShington Post sz
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Of course. it is the gold standard and the prospects of further contracting the circulating medium by calling in and cancelllng the greenbacks that is ad- vancing the price of cotton--a falling off of 3.500. .0O0 bales in the crop has nothing to do with it-that s from a single gold standard standpoint.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Notice has been served on Senator Mor- gan from certain newspaper quarters that until he apologies on pended knee to the President he cannot expect any for giveness. When Senator Morgan does that Wall street will be advocating a financial policy beneficial to the masses.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

A financial system which cuts the cot ton crop down from 10.OOO,OOO to 6.500,0o0 may suit that class of the representa-. tives of the farmers now in session in Att lanta, but it don't suit the farmer him
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Time to Stop,

It is time the papers stopped talking about an "overhauling of the tariff next winter. The democrats wouldn't over haul it if they could and the republicans couldn't if they would.-Globe-Dem
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Greenville Advocate: There is young lady in this city who has read thirty books during the past summer, fifteen of them being historical. Who can excel that record?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

The convention now in session in At lanta Is composed of patriots the like of which our fathers knew not of. They don't want to be forced by their cred itors to pay their obligations in cheap money. They are fighting for the dear
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Troy Messenger, The farmers of this section continue to bestir themselves on the subject of home supplies, and espe- cially of fat hogs. The whole country is full of them.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

There are said to be several parties in Jefferson county just on the eve of mak- ing formal announcement of their can didacy for county offices.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

If newspapers favoring bimetallism see fit to criticise Mir. Cleveland's financial policy it is making war on Democrats, but if papers advocating the gold stand- ard ridicule and abuse Senator Morgan it Is harmoniZing the party.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

The Selma Times quotes with approval the suggestions of the Gadsden Times News to coin silver and gold until the per capita reaches $40 or $50.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Ozark Star: The cotton receipts have been off considerably for the past ter days. The farmers have been busy hous ing their corn, very important crop.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

Apparently but little interest is being manifested in the question who is to be chosen as chairman of the county Demo- cratic Executive Committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Stands Ready,

Col John C. New stands ready to spoil a good lawyer like MT. Harrison in order to make a good consul-general to London like NeM.-Wa shington Post.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Homes to Re Struck.

While Adais speech would undoubt- edly be for silver. his silence is heavily gilded with hopes that the lightning is coming his way.-Philadelphia Press Rep. =5ss
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
OUR GUEST.

The reporter of the New Orleans Times Democrat found Mir Guest. the compan- ion of the Duke of Marlborough. at the hotel and he proceeded 10 interview him,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
Hard to Accomplish.

It is easy enough for man to go out of business and into politics, but 1t seems very hard for a man to go out of politics and into business.-New Orleans Plea y11na
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

"No matter what happens in Ken lucky" says the Democrat, lon election day Colonel Watterson is in a position to say I told you so.'". That is the colonels favorite position, and in these later years his most delightful oc- cupa ation.-Louisville Post, Rep.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
STATE NEWS.

Ozark Starr trip into the country convinces one of the fact that the cotton is about all out of the field, and half or more has been ginned and marketed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
One of the Seasons Successes.

Theater-lOVerS may cOnSrdtuldte 'iicHi
 selves that one of the events Of this sea
 son will be the appearance here of Min
 nie Maddern Fiske, whose return 10 tns
 stage has been marked by success Tar
 greater than the warmeSt or her Iriehos
 among the critical, who had depIoreo
 her absence from the stage Tor seVera,
 sea sons had anticipated. In her interVai
 of rest and study Mrs. Fiske has deVel-
 oped remarkably, and after this season
 It is doubtful If there will be any quail
 fication of the opinion held by those who
 are cognizant of her later achievements
 that she is the most artistic ana power
 full emotional actress on the American
 stage today. It Is said that she will be-
 fore the beginning of another season
 challenge critical opinion abroad, ana II
 this be true there is little doubt that
 she will return to this country Witn
 measure of artistic satisfaction equal to
 that experienced in America by some Of
 the most eminent of foreign actresses.
 Mrs Fiske is fortunate in the princi- pal play of her repertoire, The queen or
 Liars" work of Alphonse Daudet and
 Leon Hennique cleverly Englished by
 Harrison Grey Fiske. From criticisms of this new drama it appears to be re- markable stage story, at once notable for its human and dramatic quality, and it's strength and variety of characters elements that alone would seem to in- sure success-as we'll as for it's psyoho- logic interest and it's most origina! and
 novel dealing with "a woman with a
 past" It's chief character is said to offer to Mrs. Fiske an opportunity that would try the powers of Duse or a Bernhardt, and yet this actress, whose artistic me ridian is yet In future. is declared to be absolutely ideal ifi the part. The role offers opportunity for every note of e1fio- tbon from high comedy to profound trag- edy, and though the personality is one that ought not. perhaps. to appeal to the moral and the normal senses. 1t is declared that Mrs. Fiske invests it with such plausibility that 1t enlists the sym pathy of the audience from first to last. while it's fatal climax, dramatic to de- gree, gives scope for powers of which it was never dreamed this actress was a possessor yet which she reveals in au their fullness and effect. Mrs. Fiske varies this performance with "A Dolfs House." and in some cities with a triple bill in which are two of her own strong and artistic one-act plays, and she is assisted by one of the most efficient and symmetrical companies ever organized to support star in this country.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

It is all right to talk about holding your wheat but it is the man with the mortgage who decides that question. and he usually decides in the negative.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18
It Will Not vail

Secretary Carlisle makes a sound argu- ment in favor of the retirement of the greenbacks. It will not avail, however, Globe-Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-18

The Commercial Gazette is the only Republican morning newspaper printed in English in Cincinnati.