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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Special drives in muslin I'M
der Monday at Caheen's.
MUST MOVE SOUTH.
New England Mills Cannot Compete With
Southern Mills in the Manufacture of
CoarSer Cotton Goods,

Boston, Mass, April 1.-THE Journal
has received reports from a dozen or
more mill presidents, treasurers and
agents to It's queries as to whether the re-
cent. action of the Lawrence Manufac-
turing company in going out of the bus
mess of manufa curing cotton goods
is an indication that the manufacturing
of cotton goods is going to decrease in
New England; whether the southern
competition is too great what advan-
tages the south presents over New Eng
land, and other similar questions
The gist of their replies Is that all
coarser goods will eventually have to
be made in the south; that the competi-
ton of the south on these grades Is too
great for the New England manufactur-
ers. owing to It's longer hours of abor
lower wages, cheaper fuel and cotton,
milder climate; that a too low tariff to
protect against foreign competition and
too many harrassing state laws have
worked to the great disadvantage of the
New England manufacturers.
While nearly all agree that the south
will absorb the business of the coarser
grade goods mills, there Is at the same
time an expression of the belief that good
northern mills will continue to find prof
liable business If not hampered by too
much restrictive legislation.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
TILLMAN IN KENTUCKY.
He Severely Criticises Henry Watterson, Mr.
Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle, and
Especially Henry Watterson

Lexington, KY, April n.-Senator Till
man of South Carolina made his first
speech in Kentucky at o'clock this af-
ternoon in the Lexington auditorium. The
audience filled the house, a great many
ladies being present. He said little about
silver, devoting nearly all of his time to
Secretary Carlisle, President Cleveland,
Henry Watterson and the press of the
country. In referring to Mr.. Watterson,
he said he pitied him; that he had for
years taught democracy to Kentuckians,
but when his master told him to undo
the good work he had done he did his
bidding" He asserted that he would
rather cut his throat than remain in such
employ longer. He said he had always
been democrat and his ancestors before
him, but If Carlisle and Cleveland are
to set the pace for democrats | will de-
clare myself to be no democrat"
He praised Senator Blackburn for re-
naming in the silver ranks, and criti-
cised that wing of the party which caused
his defeat. He told his hearers that they
were towards to allow the sound money
democrats to remain in power and that
they would be forever ruined II they per-
mitted the rings of the various counties
to send delegates to the state conven-
ton who would pass resolutions Indoors
ing Carlisle for president.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Significant Harrison News.

Anderson, Ind, April 11.-Wnfield
Durbin, prominent republican and a
delegate from this district to the st.
Louis convention, today publicly stated
that the Delegations instructions to sup
port Mckinley only meant to vote for
Mckinley solid II General Harrison's
name was not presented or supported
from some other state. Since there has
been so much Harrison talk Durbn be-
lieves that Indiana will go solid for the
ex-president. More significance Is giver
to the turn of political affairs by the fact
that Durbin today received commune
cation from Benjamin Harrison and Dur
bin says he is to meet him next week by
appointment. Durbin was called by
General Harrison for council just before
the ex-president's letter was published
Durbin is on the state central committees
and an authority on Harrison informa-
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

and the rapidly recurring "a-ahs'' sound
like nothing above, irzor under the earth
except a particularly gifted donkey. The
donkey IS a Biblical character, and. there
fore, not so irrelevant as might at first
appear. He will wax louder and louder
until human nature is taxed to the ut
most, apparently, when he will not scru-
pie to fling aside his coat You begin to
be positively miserable lest he actually
fly to pieces before your very eyes, when
suddenly, without the least possible gra-
dation. he is speaking in a low. normal
voice, and it is all over-if he is the last
of the preachers. There is a song: the
preachers come out of hi@ng and go
about shaking hands and the women cry
softly in their bonnets; stir follows.
Everybody is inviting everybody else to
dinner
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
TwBNTY-FoUR YEARS OLD
Were the Charges Brought Against the
Method Book Concern.

Were the Charges Brought Against the
Methodist Book Concern.
Cincinnati, April 1.-THE following Off
cial statement is sent to the United Press
from the office of the Western Methodist
Book concern in this city:
I'm view of the unrest caused to many
Methodists of the present generation by
the statements given to the public with
reference to the import and purpose of
DR.. John Lanahan's recent utteranceS be-
fore the Baltimore preachers meeting,
impeaching the good name of the Meth
odist Book concern, it becomes necessary
for the undersigned to officially explain
that the matters treated of by Dr. Lana
han occurred tWenty-four years ago; That
the doctors charges were thoroughly ex-
plotted at that time before the tribunals
of the church; that the men whose rep
utations were involved (and who were
exonerated from any criminal completely
In the Irregularities charged) have been
dead for many years.
DIR. Lanahan's sole object in going
over the subject again after so long
time appears to be his own vindication
as against what he deems the unsatis
factory finding of the financial experts
who passed upon the matter end the YER
dict of the ecclesiastical court rendered
at that time. Certain occasional allu
sions to the subject by prominent church
men also have their influence in deter
mining Dr. Lanahan's course. 1t should
be understood however, that from that
period, twenty-four years ago tothis day,
no breath of suspicion has clouded the
reputation of any man connected with
the publishing affairs of our church. Our
book concerns have paid towards the sup
port of our worn out preachers and for
other church purposes during the past
eight years more than $1000,00O, and
they deserve the unqualified confidence
and commentator of the church.
'W. F. WHITLOCK,
Chairman of Book Committee of Meth
ndist EniSnnnal Church
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
MULES! MULES! MULES |!
and horses direct from Ten
nessee. Kentucky Stables.
SMITH & KIRKMAN.
INSURGENTS ARE AGGRESSIVE.
The Spaniards Think That Maceo is Doomed
His ARMY Divided.

The Spaniards Think That Maceo is Doomed
His Army Divided.
Havana, April IL, via Key West. Fla
The insurgent forces. operating in many
parts of the island, have been agrees
siye the last week. Half dozen towns
in Havana province alone have been at
tackled The troops invariably remain
safely cooped up in forts, allowing the
rebels full swing. All available Spanish
troops are stationed on the trocha between
Mariel and Majana to prevent the return
of Maceo to Havana. A score of small
parties of insurgents united with Lacret's
column, and others from the east have
gathered on the Havana side of the line
with the apparent intention of aiding Ma
Geo to cross. The Spaniards are salts
fed Maceo is doomed. The Cubans say
he can cross when he pleases. The
Spaniards have $4,000 men along the line.
Maceo has 10000 in his column; 5000 9TH
ers are west and about 5000 east of the
line.
Aside from these operations, 5000 insur-
gents have appeared fifteen miles east
of Havana. Their purpose is not clear
Gomez Is reported in the vicinity of the
Puerto Principe line. One object of his
march east Is to receive arms and am
munition safely landed on the recent
trip of the Commodore on the north coast
of Camaguey.
Reports received from reliable sources
stated that General Melguize. Colonies
Molina and Tort and others continue kill
ing peaceable Cubans. Melgulze Is said
to have killed nine employees on estates
In the vicinity of Campo Florida After
Boosting of the deed, he said: THE pa
cificoes are the worst kind of rebels. All
should be swept off"
General Pratts' column, operating
against Lacret, had a skirmish with the
rear guard of the rebels on April 2, on
Moves estate, near Limonar. Matan-
zas. The estate belongs to a French cit
izen, II. de Friville. The rebels retired
without loss Colonel Pratt, son of the
general, was wounded on the Spanish
side The troops took four men, colonists
on the estate, from the houses and shot
them through the bodies. The cane fields
were red. They also burned the resi-
dence of the Vega Lantigue Lopez col
onies causing over $4,000 damages to the
estate The men killed were peaceful
unarmed citizens. Their names were
Jos Quitana, SIS year; Juan Pine, 70 years
both lessees of colonies; Enrique Quin-
tana, 16 years; Cecil Oliver, % years, cart
men, General Pratt was in official COM
mand. His official report says: "Insur-
gents were dislodged from their positions
in the hills of the Nieves and Saratoga
estates after one hours firing. causing
five dead and capturing eight horses and
effects. Our forces had no lossaD."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

was all right. He went out in the back
yard and was talking to a friend when
he heard a noise at the opposite corner
of the jail. He rushed to that side, reach
ing there just in time to catch Cunning
ham as he slid down hose to the ground.
Bill Taylor was half way down and when
he saw Cunningham was caught he cried
to the night Waterman that he would
give up and for him not to shoot. He
then slid down to the ground into Shell
toms arms. He told Shelton that George
was still on the roof. Shelton believed
him and stood guard there to catch him
as he came down. The alarm was given
and Sheriff Stanley came out, handcuffed
the two prisoners together and took them
and locked them in their cells
A search was made and 1t was discov-
cred that George had gone. Bill had evil
IDENTIFY told the Waterman that George
was still up stairs in order to give him
chance to get away. An examination of
the Jail revealed the fact that bolt had
been cut in the back of one Of the cells.
This gave the prisoners access to the cor
ridors. Next they went up on top OF the
cage up into the garre out through the
scuttle on to the roof. They took 5O-foot
hose with them, fastened 1t on top of the
roof and slid down.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
FAILURES AND FIRES.
The Talbot & Sons Company Made Deed
of Assignment.

1ue 1diDOll ~ Sons company maue Oeed
ofAssiRnment
Richmond. Va, April 1.-THE Talbot
& Sons company. founders and machin-
lists of almost worldwide reputation,
failed today, with liabilities of $4,000.
The deed of assignment was placed on
record in the office of the clerk of the
chancery court this afternoon, and the
parties thereto were Messrs. Charles II.
Allen, William II. Talbot and Alexan-
der w. Archer and their wives, and Har-
rit j. Williams and NJ. ID. Adele Arm
istead of the first part and Mr.. j. 7. Law
renee of the second part the latter be-
coming the trustee.
Shortly after the deed of assignment
was recorded bill was filed in the law
and equity court by Clay Drewry and
William H. Palmer, on behalf of them
selves and other bondholders of the Tai
bolt q Sons company, praying for the APP
pointment of a receiver, The petition
was promptly granted, Judge Miner APP
pointing Robert j. Lancaster, Jr., re-
ceiver. Mr.. Lancaster was duly quail
fled, and gave bond in the sum of $780,
000
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
OBITUARY.
Ex..Gov. Thomas M. Holt.

Raleigh, N. c.. April 1l.-Ex-Gov.
Thomas NJ. Holt died at $40 this after
noon at Haw River. his home. His age
was IS. He served two years as govern
or. He was the largest cotton manufac-
turer in North Carolina, and also one of
its wealthiest citizens. Governor Carr
has called a council of state to meet to-
morrow morning to arrange for the flu
neral. He has sent a telegram of condo
lence to Mrs. Holt A telegram from
members of the family to the Southern
Associated Press correspondent says the
funeral will be held at IL o'clock Monday
morning at Haw River. Governor Carr
and his staff and state officers and the
governors guard will attend the funeral.
Ex-Governor Holt was stricken last
Tuesday and never rallied. His death
was due to Brights disease.
No substitutes can fill the place of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is the one true
hIoo1 purifiar
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
When you want groceries
go to John Fox's Sons. You
will etthe best and be pleased
with what you get.
Confessed His C,rinna-

Columbus, o.. April 1.-THE directors
of the Fifth Avenue Savings bank, which
went into the hands of a receiver several
weeks ago, because of a shortage by the
cashier John A. Knight, who up to this
time has denied all knowledge of the de-
fcit has made a confession to the effect
that he has taken about $751; 900 of the
banks money. The deficit was at first re-
ported to be about $4,000; but the direc-
tors say they have found errors In the
computation of it which reduces the
amount to practically the sum admitted
to have been taken by the cashier.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Caheen's Monday for re-
duced prices on muslin I'M
derWear.
Roentgenized.

Vanity.
She thine, | a. m.)-Where have you
been until this late hour?
Hell had a customer from the west,
who detained me talking business.
When he had fallen asleep she applied
cathode ray to his bald spot. Three
queens and a pair Of fours-and a double
jack pot" she exclaimed.
o Quickly investigating the contents of
his pockets, she resumed her place on the
bed with the remark:
Just as 1 expected, the other man
must have held that hand-but wait until
mornlng!"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
BARGAINS FOR EVERY
RODY.

Best lining cambrics, 8 3-4c;
best Russle cambria, black
only, 8 l-2c; best fibre cha
mois, l5c; all wool dress goods,
worth soc, 100; all wool black
dress goods, acc, Monday at
the George Passe Company's,
1924 LIST avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

The case of Texas is in greater doubt
than ever. When the recent republican
state convention adjourned 1t was re-
ported that the delegates elected were
divided between Reed and Allison. Since
then G. C. Quincy, described as "a gigan-
tic negro" who is chairman of the repub-
liean state committee, and was president
of the state convention, has telegraphed
to Plat that the delegation is solid for
Morton Evidently Quincy and his dele
gates are susceptible to influences that
are likely to control a large number of
the southern delegates at st. Louis.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
BARGAINS FOR EVERY
RODY.

Best lining cambrlcs, 3 3-4c;
best Russle cambria, black
only, 6 1-2c; best fibre cha
mois, 15c; all wool dress goods,
worth soc, 100; all wool black
dress goods, 29c, Monday at
the George Passe Company IS,
1924 LIST avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
The Wrong Word.

Washington Star
you refer to Jopkins as an amateur
painter"
YES"
well, it's mistake. An anna teur Is
one who pursues art for the love of It,"
"Of course. That's what Jopkns does"
mo. If he loved art he couldn't posi-
bly, treat 1t a he does"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Drives in muslin underwear
Monday at Caheen's.
Bryan or Bots win Do.

Lincoln. Neb., April 11.-Democratic
conventions were held in a few Nebras-
ka counties today to select delegates to
the state delegate convention. There
was an expressed preference for Ex-
Congressman Bryan of Lincoln or Ex-
Governor Boies of Iowa as presidential
candidates, and free silver at the present
ration was generally indorsed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
There has been some talk
about dull business, but that
does not apply to the grocery
business of John Fox's Sons.
They are rushing all the time.
Tennessee Republicans.

Knoxville, April 11.-McKinley captur-
ed the Fifth Congressional district re-
publican convention today at Shelby
VILE HI. Clay Evans was Endorsed for
governor. DIR. Sydney Houston was NOM
mated for Congress. Caldwell Evans,
Jeffries and Rogers were Endorsed for
delegates at large to st. Louis and r. c..
Couch and ]. w. Overall were elected
district delegates
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Disa strous Forest Fires.

Raleigh. N. c., April 1.-THE greatest
forest fire ever known occurred in Cum
berland county and has destroyed 10000
acres of the finest long leaf pine timber
in that section. The loss Is over 100000
One house, many barns and miles of
fencing and many cattle were burned
Rain checked the fire, which threatened
the town of Fayetteville.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Reed and MCKINLEY Won.

Winston. N. c., April 1.-THE republi-
cans Of Forsythe county held their con-
vention here today and elected delegates
to the state and congressional and seua-
torial conventions. There are two fac
lions in this county. One offered resolu-
lions favoring Mckinley for president.
but they were tabled. The other faction
is thought to be for Reed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
In Old Kentucky.
Truth.

lFulH.
The Doctor-It's mania potu. His hal
lucination is horrible.
The Colonel-Snakes?
The Doctor-No. Fancies he's alone on
a desert island.
The Colonel-Ugh.-entir surround
ed by Water-I See
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
John Fox's Sons retailed
yesterday 1000 dozen eggs at
lOc per dozen.
Two Torpedo Boats Collided

Wilhelms Haven, April 1.-Two tor
pedo boats collided off this port today.
One of the boats sank almost imme-
diately and five of the crew were drown
ed. The other boat was badly damaged.
The boats were making trial trips at the
time the collision occurred.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
HORSES! HORSES! HORSES
Kentucky Stables.
SMITH & KIRKMAN.
Pass Along Your Pets.


Those of our readers who happen to
service and feel that some reward Is due
him might hand him over to the vivi-
sectors.
We have 1t on good authority that stu
dents perform sixty operations on live
horse before death overtakes him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Washington, April 11.-No new cases
of measles have developed among the
Cleveland and Thurber families. Ruth
and Esther Cleveland and all the Thur
Der young ones are doing well.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Don'tstand under roof while
gold is raining out doors. At
the Trade Palace damaged dry
goods by fire, smoke and wa
ter are sold at unheard of low
prices.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
ONE OF ,EM GOT AWAY.
Desperate Attempt of Bill and George Tay-
1or to Escape the Moose

1or to Escape the Moose.
Carrol1ton, Mo-, April 11.-Bill and
George Taylor, murderers of the MeelSs
family, sentenced to be hanged April 80,
and Lee Cunningham, the latter also In
jail, made an attempt to break jail to-
night. George succeeded In getting away,
but Bill Taylor and Cunningham were
captured Night Watchman Shelton
was in the jail at $50, and everything
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Don't Run

To the telephone. The desk set saves all
that Such a comfort when you're busy
to do your telephoning without leaving
your desk
BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE EX-
CHANGE,
4-11-tf w. l.. Woodruff, Manager.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Flemish oak dining room
sets-the latest-at Jacobs.
French spoliation Claims.

Washington, April 1.-THE house COM
mittee on claims today authorized Rep
resentative Brumm to report favorably
to the house the bill making provision
for an appropriation of $2,07S196 for the
payment of the French spoilation claims.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
A Leather House Goes Irnder.

Boston, April 1.-THE National Shoe
and Leather exchange announces the as
signment of the leather house of A. H. "a
E. Lane 92 South street this city. The
abilities are estimated at $3.50, 900, nearly
all of which is due to banks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
An Investigation Needed.


Snodgrass-ln me, sir, there Is man
of genius, unrecognized, perhaps, but still
man of undoubted genius.
Skidmore-Then hold still while | turn
a cathode ray on you and see whom you
have swallowed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Muslin underwear sale Mon
day at Caheen's.
Y. M. c. A. Blues.

Tomorrow (Monday) evening at
O'Clock there will be a conference of the
Blues at the association rooms for the
purpose of inaugurating a systematic
campaign. Let all hands be present and
ready for work. w. W. DUNLAP,
Captain. !
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
MERIT WINS.
Try Twins cigar.
w. s. GRAYSON, Agent.

We are headquarters in California
wines, such as sherry, port and clarets.
We canot be excelled in quality and
prices on imported and domestic liquors
of any kind. Give us a trial and be con-
WINGED. NJ. &c A. WISE,
Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
President CIeveland's Name oheered.

Savannah, Ga, April 11.-Secretary
Hoke Smith and Hon. Fleming G. Dubig-
non of this city, sound money candi-
date for United States senator, spoke at
Waycross today in support of sound
money. President Clevelands name was
enthusiastically cheered whenever men,
toned
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Kansas City, Mo-. April 1.-THE Ex-
celslor brothers, who were to hang April
30 at Carrollton. Mo-, for the murder of
the Meeks family, escaped from jail to-
night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
For bargains in muslin un
derWear go to Caheen'S.
Death of an old Confederate.

Roanoke, Va, April 11.-Maj. Andrew
L. Pitzer who was a member of the staff
of General Early for three years of
the war, died this morning at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, M. F. Bragg, of
this city. He was 50 years of age and
was a deputy in the city treasurers Of
fee for the last five years.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Delicious


as used in the preparation o.
Silver Churn Butterine, inn
parts a delightful flavor to the
product. Always sweet, fra
grant and wholesome,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Silver
Churn
Bufferine

is approved by the most fas-
tidious housekeepers. Mrs.
Rorer, the cooking expert, pre-.
fers it to creamery butter fos
the table and all purposes.
Prepared Solely By
ARMOUR PACKING CO.,
Kansas City. U. S. A.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Every lady in Birmingham
has an invitation to visit the
handsome grocery store of
John Fox's Sons, corner 4th
avenue and 10th street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Probably the number of contests for
seats in the st. Louis convention will be
greater than have occurred IA any recent
republican national gathering. As the
fate of the candidates may depend on
the result of those contests. they are ike
ly to be both exciting and long. st. LOU
Is Globe-Democrat.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

A New York newspaper recently Of
fered Rudyard Kipling $1,000 for 1000
words on the subject Of whether Great
Britain could whip the United States.
The creator of Terence Mulvaney de-
clined the offer on the ground that 1t
would involve a discussion of the armed
strength of the empire. a question on
which no British subject has any infor-
nation for SALE"