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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Old Operatives at Work.

Ope1ika News
After silence of many weeks the
vast machinery of the Eagle and Phenix
mills is in motion again. Once more is
heard the sound Of hundreds Of looms
and spindles, and the clash and clatter
is joyful music to the operatives. For
while the mills will run on short time,
averaging one-half time and then three
quarters, and after week or two will
run on full time. All the old hands are
back at their places Numbers of extra
ones enough to operate another milD ap-
piled for places and had to be turned
away. Many new looms have been put
in and other improvements made during
the enforced idleness of the mills.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

not be known until the delegates are all
elected and assemble in the state conven-
ton. The governor will then make
known his platform and the convention
will carry 1t out"
what do gold democrats propose to
do about it?"
al don't know what policy they will
pursue. They are indignant at the ma
chine methods of Altgeld. AS to the
probability Of their nominating an indie
pendent ticket headed by Gen. John G.
Black, in accordance with the sugges-
lions of Senator Palmer, know nothing
and prefer to say nothing. 1 wish to
voice my admiration of Governor Alt
geld's state machine. 1t works perfectly.
There is not pebble in the cogs, appar-
emily, to interfere with the grinding"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Senator Bacon of Georgia has intro
duced a bill in the United States senate,
the purpose of which is to prohibit the
issuance of bonds by the executive de-
partment Of the government without ex-
press and specific authorization of con-
gress. In support of the bill the senator
made a very able argument The law
under which the recent bonds were is
sued, as 1t is construed by the president
enables the executive department to con-
tract debts on government account and
practically make appropriations from the
public moneys for their payment, whereas
these functions are expressly delegated
to the legislative branch of the govern
ment. The bill is a good one, and if
congress wishes to do a valuable service
to the people before it's adjournment 1t
cannot too promptly pass the bill. Pos
sibly the president might not veto this
democratic measure; and If he should,
it should be passed over his veto without
delay. a-..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Peace to His Shade.

Athens Courier.
Honest old Bruno, the fine dog be-
longing to Mrs. Pepin, died Monday af-
ternooh Bruno was a general favorite
In Athens, where he was reared and
spent long life. He was the champion
of all the children in his end of town.
and was the guardian of the home of his
widowed mistress. He was faithful and
courageous and will be generally missed
by his many friends. Bruno was 10 years
of age, long life for a member of the
canine family. His remains were laid
to rest in a shady spot under the trees
where he has so often stood guard. May
his dogship rest in peace
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
NATIONAL PROHIBITION CONVENTION,
Pittsburg, Pa.-Reduced Rates Via AIaba ma
Great Southern Railway

On account of the national prohibition
convention which will be held in Pitts
burg, Pa. May q to the 10Th, the Ala
bama Great Southern railway will sell
tickets to Pittsburg and return at the
rate of one limited first-class fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold May "a
to 26th, limited for return on or before
May 80, 1896.
For further informa ton regarding rates
and schedules call on any agent of the
Alabama Great Southern railway, or Mr.
r. l.. Newton, travelling passenger agent,
Birmingham, Ala. SO to 5-26
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

In last Sundays issue. of the State Her.
aid appeared a very able article pre-
pared by Mr.: P. @. Shook of this city.
The article was read before the Alabama
Industrial and Scientific society at a
recent meeting of that organization in
this city by Mr.. Shook and brought forth
much praise, which the article justly
merits. The advantages and possibilities
which He within easy grasp of Birming
ham and this district have not been more
clearly and forcibly portrayed hereto
fore by any writer or speaker than in
the article prepared and read by Mr..
Shook The facts brought out by Mr..
Shook IN his paper demonstrate that
Birmingham has only to grasp the stu
alton and utilize the God given advan-
tages it possesses to- become the leading
steel producing center in the United
States, which would at once place Biz
mlngham without peer in the entire list
of southern cities.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The Mexican bureau that Is now urging
the annexation of Cuba to that republic
offers the following terms:
/. A plebiscitum for the purpose of as
pertaining the common will of all the in
habitants of Cuba.
q An indemnity to be paid to Spain
based upon the value of the public works
and buildings, the necessary guarantee
and terms of payment to be duly stipu-
lated.
g. A treaty which will accord certain
privileges to the commerce of the penin-
sula, to prevent any prejudice to Span
ish interests by the secession of the
island from Spanish rule.
4. A division of the island into three or
more free and sovereign Mexican states
with capitals established preferably,
among others, at Havana, Puerto Prin-
cipe and Santiago de Cuba.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The Benedict Arnold mansion in Fair
mount park, Philadelphia, is to be re-
stored to it's original condition by the
Paramount Park Art association. 1t was
built in 1851 by John Mcpherson, and,
with the large estate surrounding it, was
sold to Benedict Arnold for $4,000. The
property was forfeited in 1776 on account
of Arnold's treason and sold to Col. Rich
ard Hamilton in 1881. 1t became the
property of the city of Philadelphia in
1868, and since 1873 has been used as a
restaurant and dwelling. So few altera-
lions have been made in it that it stands
today practically as it was when built.
1t is regarded as one of the finest speci-
mems of colonial architecture in the
country.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
A choice sannle, of "Reform. >,

When the Clay county reformers, or,
in other words, populists, took charge
of the affairs of that county in 1898 great
improvement in government was prom
Used. The record for the past three years
shown by the Clay County Advance is
as follows: Assessments decreased $780,
0O0 the ratio of taxation increased mill
taxes collected increa sed, $3.50; the Of
fetal salaries increased $41l; pauper sup
port decreased 81: county expenses in
creased $1,000 and county Indebtedness
increased by the same amount fhe Ad-
vance exclaims: Gods OF reform, deliv-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
OUT OF THE RUT.
Jessamine Poison in the Honey.

Elba Toiler.
A queer case of poisoning occurred
near Elba last week. The 3-year-old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fort Calhoun, who live
about two miles west of town, ate some
new honey apd Immediately turned sick,
showing evidences of severe poisoning.
DIR. j. d. Blue was summoned and began
physicing the child for poison, and before
many hours had elapsed he secured the
desired result. The honey seems. to have
been made from the blossoms of the pois-
on Jessamine. DR.. Blue says that the
little fellow was very sick indeed, and
that at times every effort to save his life
seemed futile.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The gold standard can be maintained
in this country only by the retirement
of the greenbacks and treasury notes,
amounting to 5OO,OOO00O, and the con-
traction of the currency to that extent,
the continued issue of bonds, OF by reduce
ing the prices of American commodities
and productions so low that foreign ma
tions will purchase them so freely as
to keep the average yearly balance of
trade largely in our favor, thus enabling
American debtors to pay their foreign
creditors with cheap American products
of forest, field, mill and mine.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Secret of Pretty Hands.

The woman who would have a pretty
hand should follow these directions:
Wash them in warm water with pure
soap, and occasionally with a little oat
meal. Dry them very thoroughly. After
the night washing rub pure cold cream
into them, and don loose, fingeriess white
gloves. Wear gloves which fit easily.
Tight ones distort the hands. Twice a
week manicure the nails as follows: Soak
them in soapy warm water, scrub with a
nail brush and clean with an orange
wood stick. Press back the skin at the
sides and base with the stick. With very
sharp curved manicure scissors cut off
any hang nail or dry skin Clip the nails
into an oval shape. File them smooth
with sand paper IF they are inclined to
be brittle rub a little salve on them
Wash again. powder and polish with
channels, and wash once more to remove
any traces of the powder. Every day
the nails should be rubbed with lemon
juice. which discourages the growth of
skin at the base.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

er the people of Clay county from these
demagogues, who are bankrupting the
county with their reckless expenditure
and unbusiness like investments, while
they are at the same time increasing the
rate of taxation-these reformers who
decrease the paupers' pay and increase
their own pay from the county treasury.
If this is populistic reform Clay county
needs cessation of it !"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Linen Suits, $3.50.
Serge Goats, $500.
SOFT Shirts.
Summer SHIFTS.
L. ROGAN G. CO.,
It Cured Them All.
1917 First Avenue.

Mr.. Henry Shira, Girard, Ala, says:
1.-TWO years ago had a severe case of
grippe and could not recover from it's eff
fects. About year ago I tried Kings
Royal Gemetuer and was soon we'll. 1t
also cured me of bowel trouble, which I
had for four years, and I find 1t to be a
quick cure for headache. 1t cured my
wife of grippe also and she says it is the
best thing she can get for asthma and
vertigo. I heartily recommend 1t as a
good family medicine" New package.
large bottle, 10S doses, 81. For sale by
druggists.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The Hon. Josiah Patterson proceeded
to STAMP out the free silver craze in
Georgia last night. He was so emnently
successful in like enterprises heretofore
conducted in Mississippi, Missouri and
Tennessee that his services in the same
line in Georgia will likely result in send
ing to Chicago solid delegation for
free silver.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly, but one should remember to
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The best and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs.
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Mrs. Virginia Fraser Boyle of Memphis
has been awarded the prize of 500 for
the best poem, to be read at the opening
of Tennessee's centennial There were
142 poems in competition, and the award,
which was unanimous, was made by a
committee of three literary gentlemen
who were ignorant of the identity of the
author .gi
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Got It Down Right.

Reform Advocate.
From what the democratic papers say,
the fight in Alabama is made against
the republican party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Register Before Dinner.

Tuscaloosa Gazette.
Don't wait until after dinner even, but
drop everything and go register. The
time is new very short.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The publishers in Alabama are respect
fully requested to place the democratic
campaign committee, Birmingham, Ala,
on their mailing lists during the PEN
dency of the campaign. Such action will
be duly appreciated by the committee.
N L. MILLER, Secretary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Venezuela has agreed to pay Great
Britain the $4,000 deman as indemnity
for the Uruan incident, provided that it
is considered solely as an indemnity for
personal damages, and not as affecting
the merits of the boundary dispute in
any way.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
DON'T Want to Sit Upon His Party

Living Truth.
What is the matter with the populists
of Butler county-nobody has offered to
run for coroner?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
He'll Give GOODWIN His Due.

Peoples Tribune.
Captain Johnston will have to render
unto Caesar the things that are Caesars.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
The Ears Always Stuck Out.

Athens Courier.
The lion-skin has been torn from the
jackass, showing his treachery and the
real object that prompted him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Talladega Mountain Home.
Democrats, roll up your sleeves and go
to work for an Overwhelming majority
in August.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Bed Fellows in Politics.

Greensboro Beacon.
Mr.. Scipio Africanus ought to know
that Mr. Populite loves him less than any
other man on earth, but is willing to go
into a deal with him to defeat the demo-
cratic party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Whatever denials Mr.. Carlisle may
make as to his position as an ardent adj
vocate of the free coinage of silver in the
past, he cannot undo or conceal the rec
ord he made on that question when he
represented the great commonwealth of
Kentucky in congress-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Save Your Priceless Birthright.

Oneonta News-Dispatch.
Do not by negligence or omission dis
franchise yourselfl
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The only question yet unsettled In re-
gard to what the ST. Louis convention
will do is who 1t will put on to constitute
the tail of the Mckinley ticket
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

SAID the daughter of one of Americas
trus, atnes tn her father. 81 can't do 1t
now. my slaughter was the reply. Il
have tt huy Two or three legislatures for
my own USE ,..,...s+
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

district, county and precinct. 1t is now
certain that West Virginia will send a
free coinage delegation to Chicago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Alabama Leader.
Mr.. Goodwin should have been more
considerable of a gentleman's feelings
than to ask him (Johnstom to practice
what he breaches
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The cry in Iowa is for Boies and Nor
gan. That ticket could win. 1t would
sweep the south and west
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
The Times has been so crowded that it

The Times has been so crowded that 1t
has not had time to say anything about
the new manager of the State Herald,
Mr. Asa Rountree. He halls fresh from
the hills of north Alabama and brings
great enthusiasm to his work. He Is
as full of energy as an egg is of meat.
If Mr.. Rountree succeeds in making the
State Herald a go he will some day be
at the head of metropolitan daily In
New York. Here's hoping you luck, Asa
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The st. Louis Post-Dispatch says
"The west is not intoxicated with Sena-
tor Hills liquor license scheme. 1t is
not interested as to whether New York
is wet or dry. 1t does not propose to keep
New York in "trink geld" while it is
burning its corn"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT
ONCE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The new United States battleshipl Ore
gon was built on the Pacific coast for
$S,120.O0O, or only 100000 more than the
cost of the Massachusetts, which was
constructed at the eastern ship yards.
The Oregon was started five months later
than the Massachusetts,. but was COM
pleted almost at the same time.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

John d. Rockefeller has just made an
other munificent gift to the Chicago uni
versity. The Chicago university is about
the only institution in America that has
cause to be glad of the existence Of the
Standard Oil trust
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

1t appears that West Virginia is get
ting ready to join tie procession. Post
master General Wilson has been beaten
by the free coinage democrats in his own
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Compliments of Jim Nunnellee.

Selma Times
The editor of the Times Is truly glad
that Mr.. Theo Vaughan has been pro-
NOTED to business manager of the State
Herald. Mr.. Vaughan ought to have had
it when the writer was given the place.
We did our best to have him elected
when we resigned, and we feel exceed
ingly proud that the directors have final
ly come around to our way of thinking
and promoted Mr.. Vaughan to place
that he has been filling in reality, but
not in name, for a number of years past.
There is no more clever man on top OF
Gods green sward than Theo Vaughan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
ON THE SKlRMlSH LINE.

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT
ONCE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Banker Clews of New York wants con-
gress to pass a sound money law and adj
journ not to meet again in five years
The fact that the constitution of the
United States provides that congress
shall meet at least once each year cuts
no figure with Mr.. Clews
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT
ONCE
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT
ONCE -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
rhe new limited States battleshipE OR,

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT
iONTIc
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION:
John o. Turner of St. Clair.
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTUREi
L, e, Culver of Bullock.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-12
But Federal Officials Cannot
Agree Upon Plans for the
Interior.
AN INDIFFERENT ARCHITECT,
California Congressman Propose to
Compel Treasury Depar tment Men
to Act at Once.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 11.-Nine
years ago. or to speak accurately, on March
3, 1887, Congress authorized the construc-
ton of new Postoffice building in San
Francisco, yet not one step has been taken
toward its construction. The cost of the
site and building has been increased from
time to time, but for nine years California
Congressman and San Francisco press rep
resentatives have tramped up and down
the Treasury Department stairs have worn
path in the stone steps and consumed
an infinite amount of shoe leather in an
endeavor to find out how the work was pro-
crossing. For years this subject has been
foremost in the California colony here,
and on dull days correspondents have
always tramped up the marble steps TO
inquire "How is the San Francisco Post
office building coming on?" True, they
never received much satisfaction, but could
usually write half column of reasons
why the work was delayed.
The report of the expert engineering
commission concerning the foundation
has been before the supervising architect
for about one year. and with balance left
after the purchase of the site and the
$4,000 additional appropriated to COM
mence building, the amount now on hand
and available is $216 1856, according to
statement made to THE CALL corre-
spondent by the acting supervising archi-
tect of the Treasury to-day.
For many months the architect has
given one excuse after another for not
commencing the work of construction. 1t
was surmised, however, that the real rea-
son was on account of the low state OF
finances of the Nation. Secretary Carlisle
was indisposed to commence the erection
of any public buildings which involved the
expenditure of SO large an amount OF
money. Finally, however, sketch plans
were prepared and together with a de-
scription of the interior arrangements OF
the building, were printed in THE CALL.
1t was then given out by the Treasury De.
partment that further reason for delay
was that the Federal officers of California
had failed to respond to the departments
request that they send on suggestions as
to arrangement of rooms.
Three or four months ago the depart
ment sent to Judges Morrow and McKenna
and other Federal officials the plan of in
terror arrangements with a request that
they examine them and suggest to the
supervising architect what change, if any,
they might wish to make. ALI of these
officers responded several weeks ago. But
it was found that their ideas did not agree.
The arrangement of rooms as suggested
by the Judges was found to..be inconsistent
and incompatible with the plans as out
lined by the Postmaster.
On March 26 last the supervising archi-