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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

much room for doubt is left to the most stubborn-minded person. This joyous transformation from sickness to health Is going on in thousands of homes across the wide extent of this country.
 The reputation of Paines celery com pound has grown by word of mouth, from persons made well. to others who needed It's healing. strengthening power. The agreement of opinion among the best informed, most observant class of peo- pie. in the well-to-do homes of our large cities, as well as in the more frugal town communities, places Paine's. celery compound far in advance of any remedy. Paine's celery compound Is, in fact, the only spring remedy ever heard of in the home of practicing physicians.
 This great remedy Is not an ordinary spring sarsaparills, bitters, tonic or nerv- inc. Paine's celery compound Is as far apart from any of these guesswork rem edles as black is from white in the eyes of physicians who regularly prescribe 1t. use 1t themselves and carry it home to their own families. Paine's celery com pound is the famous formula of that thoughtful and studious physician, Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., IL. D., of Dartmouth Medical school.
 It Is the duty of every man or woman who has been benefited by Paine's eel cry compound to impress on friends and neighbors its wonderful efficacy as a spring remedy that Is in every way Wor- thy of the name.
 The past of Paine's celery compound, as every one who keeps informed of cur rent events is well aware. is a remarka- ble story of sick people made well, and of many persons, who had given up health as wholly lost, made strong as ever they were In their lives. Palne's celery compound Is the spring remedy par excellence. No invigorator has been SO much praised, discussed, recommend ed and used by physicians. and discern walks of life
 The story of Pane's celery compound in nutshell Is that It makes people we'll
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
. Opera House hotel, best in the state; rates, $l. 50 to $2 per day. .5-2I.3t
PERSONAL.

MT. Crawford Blackburn, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Tampa, Fla, is among his friends
 Miss Lillian Meyer, a charming young lady from Meridian, Miss, is visiting the Misses Forst at Bessemer.
 J. B. Chamblee of Chamblee Brothers has gone again to the eastern markets to replenish his bargain stock.
 Capt. F. Sid Jones has returned from Chicago, where he has been on important business. The captain says he has some- thing big for Alabama in the near future.
 MT Wambem, one of the colonists at Thorsby, was in the city yesterday. He came here to meet his father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, who ar rived here direct from Sweden.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Mrs. H. B. Sperry, who Is now the em- inent president of the Woman's National Press association. was assistant editor of the Washington World. Her vigorous editorials in Ohio and Washington news papers first brought her into national prominence.
 The active profession of journalism has kept Mrs. Sperry up to date in infor- nation and progressive in thought. When there was evident need of a rem edy in her family she was well aware that Paine's celery compound was best to use. The following enthusiastic letter shows the happy results from the use of this greatest of remedies:
 Wells & Richardson Co., Burlington, Vt.
 Dear Slrs: A few weeks use of Paine's celery compound by my S3-year-old mother has been of great benefit to her and proved to my satisfaction that there is nothing like it for the headaches and seep1essness incident to impaired di- gestion. niece in my family was also cured of insomnia by using one bottle of Paine's celery compound. Yours very truly, HANNAH B. SHERRY.
 In every part of this country women are utilizing these blessed spring days by taking Paine's celery compound and insisting on its use by the members of their families. It speaks volumes for this wonderful remedy that of all the women who have recovered health by it's means very many were induced to take it through the persuasion of other women sisters, mothers, friends or relatives.
 Many @ man slowly failing in health, but stubbornly shutting his eyes to the alarming fact, has been led to take Paine's celery compound from seeing its remarkable health-giving effect in the case of his own wife. sister or soms other member of his household.
 When a sick and feeble suffereris seen to gain steadily in health and vigor from taking Paine's celery compound, not
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Take Note, Bikers |!

Orders were given by Chief Mcdonald yesterday that parties known to be rid ing bicycles on the sidewalks in the res ident portion of the city be personally notified to desist, under the penalty that if the instructions are not obeyed they will be arrested. irrespective of sex or color. The State Herald has directed attention to the dangerous practice, and with our paved streets and macadamt ized roads running for miles in every direction there Is no occasion for bicy- clists to endanger pedestrians by mo- nopolizing the sidewalks.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
STRUCK ENLOE WITHA STICK
Receiver Allison of the American Assaults the Editor of the Sun-Business Rivalry
 the Animus.

Nashville, Tenn, May 22.--J. E. Allison, receiver of the American Publishing com pany, assaulted Hon. B. A. Enloe, editor of the Nashville Sun, on Church street this afternoon with stick, striking him from behind. In the melee City Editor Row E. Folk of the Sun, who interfered as peacemaker, was struck a vicious blow on the cheek by Allison.
 The assault is the outcome of an edito- rial in the Sun on the Americans meth ods of securing advertising. and crcu- laton contest was on between the two pa- DerS fflAr
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. e5 Fsb
Tell IntO a Slounh.

Columbus, Ga, Lay 22.-Valentine. the 9-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. M. H. Tug gle of this city, was drowned in the Chat tahoochee river this afternoon. The youth was in bathing with a number of play mates. and fell into sicugh, which car recovered two hours after the accident
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Colin DaughdriIl in Jail Here Again.

Colin Daughdrill, whose trial for the murder of J. I. Bates at Gadsden has been postponed, was brought back to this city yesterday and placed in the Jefferson county jail for safe keeping. Bates was a popular member of the Travellers Pro- tective association, and a State Herald reporter was informed by a prominent member of the association yesterday that not a stone would be left unturned to see that law and justice in the case is nnhaJ0
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band, 5-2-n
 NOTABLE DEATHS.
Ex-Senator Wallace

New York. May 22.-Ex-United States Senator William A. Wallace of Pennsyl- vana died at 7:25 this morning at No. TO West Eighty-eighth street. this city. MT. Wallace has been seriously i'll for sev- eral months, and for month past had been unconscious for the greater part of the time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
NATIONAL PROHIBITION CONVENTION, Pittsburg, Pa.-Reduced Rates Via Aaba ana
 Great Southern Railway.

On account of the national prohibition convention, which will be held in Pitts burg. Pa, May 27 to the 29th, 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 90, 1896.
 For further information regarding rates and schedules call on any agent of the Alabama Great Southern railway, or MT. R. l.. Newton, travelling passenger agent, Birmingham, Ala. 5-9 to 5-26
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Will Be a Great Gathering.

Secretary Higdon informed the State Herald yesterday that the largest del- e,, ,ition in the history of the Travellers Protective association will attend the an- aal meeting at Terre Haut, Ind, June :. Representatives from ninety-fve cit les in the United States will be present. Alabama has five posts, each of which viii send full delegations.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

REWARD-$1OO in gold will be given for a case of failure, even with a dude, to become handsome after following di- rections given in the lecture on sHandsome Men and Beau tiful Women"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
eone into voluntary Liouidation.

Providence, R. T., May 22.-The Traders National bank is to go into liquidation because of steady decrease of business. Deposits and surplus have shown large shrinkage of late years. It was char organized as a national bank in 1865. It stands at the foot of the local list of twenty-five active national banks, has a capital stock of s2oc.o5o and pays per cent dividend.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Discontinued Temporarily,

The summer concerts at Lakeview have been discontinued for the present owing to a. desire on the part of the management to put in some needed re- pairs. The concerts will be resumed on June and a strong company will, so 1t is said hold the boards
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Gen. John Cofev.

? Chattanooga, Tenn. May 22.-Gen. John Coffey, one of the largest and wea1thiest planters in Alabama, died this morning at his home near Wannaville, Ala, aged 84 years. He was distinguished man in his day, ranking as a brigadier general of militia previous to the Mexican war, which he entered as colonel. His death was due to old age He was native of Tennessee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
An Ice Cream Fete,

Ice cream will be served this evening at 7:3O o'clock at the residence of George Gaugh, corner of Eleventh street and Third avenue, the proceeds to go for the benefit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Everybody invited to attend.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Call on the Secretary.

Members of the Commercial club who wish to attend the Mendelssohn concert next Tuesday night at Lakeview can se- cure complimentary tickets by calling on Secretary Boles of the Commercial club The secretary requests that you call ear1v
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Chalk Talk at the Y, M, [, A,

Rev. Charles E. Steaks of Arkansas Cumberland college, Clarksville, Ark, Will give a 'chalk talk at the Young Mems Christian association mems meet 5 Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Pro- f. ssor Stoaks is eminent as "chalk talk CT. having been for years before enter ins the ministry in the employ of leading lecture bureaus. He is now turning his talents to religious uses. All young men should hear and see him Sunday after moon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
BustIe at the Natatorium Site,

Thirty hands are employed removing the debris on the lot selected for the natatorium, corner of Twenty-second street and Second avenue. Everything will be in readiness for the foundation Monday. MT. B. H. Armstrong says he expects to have. the building completed and open for business by July 4. He leaves for Montgomery tomorrow, where he expects to form stock company to put up a similar building In that city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Richard Hamilton Richards.

ton Richards, son of Hon. James H. Rich ards of Newton county, Georgia, and grandson of Congressman l.. F. Living ston, died here today of typhoid fever. He was employed in the government printing office. aged 22, and leaves wife and 5-months-old baby.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

The Birmingham Trades council pre- scented their president, MT. W. H. Stanley, with handsome walking cane on the oc- casion of his 5Oth anniversary. Secretary J. H. F. Moseley made the presentation speech in behalf of the council.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
SILVER MEN CALLED

To Meet in National Conference at Toledo,
 O., June 3.
 Toledo, O., May 22.--A circular, signed by Gen. A. J. Warner of the American Bimetallic union and Henry T. Niles of Toledo, national committeeman, made It's appearance here today calling for a na- tional conference of silver men at Colum- bus, O., on Wednesday, June 3
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Beginning Saturday, May 23,
 for 10 days only, S8.5O, $0, $1O, $12, &l2.5O and
 $14 Suits for
 &7.40 @7.40 @7.40 Louis Saks, the Mems Clothier.

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- vinced. M. & A. WISE,
 Cor Morris ave. and Twentieth street
 Arion Concert Company and Swiss Bell Ringers at East Lake tonight. 5-2I,St
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
EAST I.AKE

GA6I LAh h6s Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. Fa8-f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
DAILY BULLETIN.
President Stanley Gets a Cane.

HIghest temperature, 5zj IUWesl, Izi aVer- age, S2.
 BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
State Republican League.

The Republican State League met at
Glcnwood Park on the 3Oth. President
Remmel being absent, Secretary Holt
called the league to order, He placed
in nomination for temporary chairman,
b. +. Foreman. of Texarliana, Mr..
Foreman was elected without opposi'
tion A committee was appointed on
resolutions, with Hon. W, IL, II. Clay
ton as chairman. A committee on the
selection of so delegates to the national
convention of Republican Leagues, and
to choose one vice-president from each
congressional district was appointed
After the committee reported The
League then ad journcd to meet at night
at Cilenwood Park for Mckinley rati
fication meeting.
The Mckinley ratification at Glen
wood was great and glorious out-pour.
ing of the people to hear the truth con
ccrning our financial system, General
Powell Cayton in mastery speech
convinced his hearers of the righteous
ness of the position of the republican
party. The republicans Of Arknnsa'
need to feel proud of their great and
grand Powell Clayton. He is the peer
Of any public man in the party in this
country. Long live Clayton and hi
glory and fame.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
u Is Slranqe.

Why will colored people rush to u
certain so.callcd high-toned soda water
place to he denied. OF course good
many colored people will go to place
Of this kind to have their suppcrs ar.
ranged and pay big money TO them, but
YOU can't sit down In that shanty and
cat it, nor can you drink soda water
there. Rev. Cox, Of Morrilton, and the
writer went to certain house on Main
street and called for soda. We were In
formed that we could not get It. The
time is at hand when we must resent
such insults Your money Is as white
as anybody's money. So, II people wan,
.your money compel them to treat you
right or go elsewhere 10 trade. ha
soda water joint refuses to serve soda
water TO colored man, the latter
should be equally as independent and
not spend a cent for anything else at
that place, or any other place where
the Negro is not accorded the same po-
lite treatment shown other races We
have our friends in all lines OF business,
and our interests will he subscrved by
hunting them up and giving them our
patronage. What say you, brothers?
Yours respectfully,
j. II. SYKES.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

The A. NJ. L. Zion church has new
pastor in the person of Rev. Mecheam.
late of California.
Miss Mary Armstrong was in to see
us last Monday. Call again. We are
always pleased to see the young ladies.
Hon. II. Il. Hough, of Swan Lake.
Ark, and A. W. Stone, editor OF the
Hot Springs Comet, were in to see us
last Monday,
Mrs. Chas. Perry and family, of Pocs-
hontas, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Brach, at her home on South Main
street They are thinking of making
this their future home.
Little Bessie smith, daughter OF OLD
friend William, made the hit OF her hie
in reciting "The Battle of Bunker Hill
at the Y. p. L. at Bethel A. Nj. ".
church last Sunday.
Miss Tcna d. smith returned home
from an extended trip through Arkan-
sas and Texas. Miss Smith, in comp
any with Miss Katie Canada, called IN
to see the GUIDE man last Tuesday.
Our old friend, D. g. Hill, is now In
Grcenvillc, Ala, engaged in the whole
SALE and retail grocery business, under
the firm name of Harrison & Hill. he
is also general agent of the AMERICAN
GUIDE.
DR.. j. II. Smith was master of the ocl
casion in reciting to the young people
on last Sunday at Bethel A. NJ Il
church, his own recollection OF the
past and present condition OF Negroes
in America. lie demonstrated TIE lag
clearly that as years go by the biach
man gradually coming tothe front
Hon. Edward Augustus, OF Glow, J,
II. Pleasant, Of Hot Springs and T. ~
Wilson, Of this city, were in to see VS.
last Tuesday. They subscribed Tor the
GUIDE and bade us godspecd in ouf
journalistic work. They were d~y :
gates to the Republican League OF Af,<-
ansas. Mr. Augustus says that ciow
is owned and controlled by NegrTs
and they all own their own homes.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
An Unfounded Rumor.

There is no truth in the rumor in cir
culntion among our readers that Ra'
leigh Springs water will not be fur
nishcd to colored people. On the con
trary the Raleigh Company has several
customers among the colored people ID
whom il supplies the water by the
month. Many Of our friends have been
directed To use the water by their phy
sicians, nnl we have yet TO hear sin
gle complain by any one who has bust
ness relations with the gentlemen in
charge. On the other hand compliment,
are the rule, and the wonderful water
is making many remarkable cures OF
stomach and kidney troubles
The American guide., 1896-07-04
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Read NJ. Rohn & Co.'S I'D this wccl,

Read NJ. Kohn * Co.'S nd this week.
All daily papers, at Docrncr's, sos
Main street.
Gents, call and get your sunday
shirt for soc,
Call and see Sol Johl, boys, lie will
treat you right
TO and see those elegant pictures nj
Ellcnbogcns, girls
Take notice in our next issue Of NJ
Kohn 4 Coz prices,
You will find NJ. Kohn Il Co are tn,
very lowest in prices,
You will save money by calling nt
III, li9 East Markham,
Our readers must not fail to rcnd all
Of our new ads this week.
We call attention to 4, Ellcnhogcn's
ad in this issue of the GUIDE
The best kind Of cigars and chcroots
nt Doerncr's, sos Main street
II you want shoes, call at the Capital
store, ii9 East Markham street.
Our Office is removed 10 No. 80, West
Ninth street stop In and see Ms.
We want fifty ncwsboys on Satur.
days to sell the AMERICAN Guupr,
Give NJ. Kohn S Co call and they
will talk shoes to suit your price.
Subscribers not receiving thcirpapcrs
regularly should notify this office.
Remember the prices on shoes are the
lowest at lio East Markham street
Don't fail to read the advertisement
Of NJ. II. Brown, the great shoe man,
Writing paper, all kinds Of school
supplies, at Docrner's, sos Main street
You can buy furniture, etc" on your
own terms at Loncrgan's, 6ls Main st.
Democratic nominee Tor constable Of
Big Rock township, Peter II Schmuck'
Read our ads and then 60 there and
and get what you want. Go no where
else.
When you have furniture to be re-
paired go to y. Anncgarns, i3da Main
street
The colorcd people get the mos, po'
lite treatment at Joe d. Backs Read
their nd.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes! At sacrifice
prices at the shoe store ilo Eas, Mark
ham street
You can buy shoes cheaper AT NJ
II. browns than at amy other shoe
store In town,
Joe u. Back s Bro make everybody
welcome at their place of business
Call and see them.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Miles Chapel C. N. G. Church.

Epworth League program for sun
day, July ): l. Song by the league O.
Prayer. 5. Collection. a Opening ad'
dress, L. D, IIarron. 5. Song by the
league. 6. Defamation, Master Eddie
Green. 7. Solo, Miss Annie Moore. $.
Recitation, Miss Lizzie Gilkey. .. Duet,
Misses Emma Cook and Miss Mary Gil
key, 10. Temperance lecture, Jonh
Doyle. H. Bible reading by the League.
IL, Song by the league. lS. Quartctte'
Miss Callic Truman and selection. IA.
Select reading, Miss Rosie Kendley. 49,
solo, Miss Merric Pigel. 10, Closing
address, Prof. Scott, II. Benedidtion.
j. NJ. WEBB, Pres
MANY WtT rom Spp'v
The American guide., 1896-07-04
li,llo Rock and Mcmphis

1, absolutely the quickest line for Mem
phis and all Eastern and Southeastern
points. Lool, at the schedule; Trans.
fer bus leaves ITO East Markham st.
laiIO p m and ll:lO p. m. Train leaves
Argcnta iOi y, m. and is'i5 u. m. Ar
rycs at Memphis $50 p. m and $40
II, IN. For information Of any dcscrip'
tion, call on or address, Geo. II. Lee,
city ticket agent. No 10 East Markham
St, or II W. Morrison, general freight
and ticket agent, Little Rock, Ark,
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Trolley Party.

A trolley party was recently given py
some young men of the city. 1t wac
very swell affair and was composed OF
some of the best citizens of the toyn,
The evening was spent in high glee'
The fantastic toe tripped over the spa
cious hall floor until the wee shall
hours of night carried them home
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Tom hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. tain
Washington. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. BELL,
Mrs. sam Rogers, Misses Wade, Dan
willy, Lawless, West, Cummings NIL
ton. starlard, Page and Marshal
The American guide., 1896-07-04

In circuit court last wednesd BY, the
state Of Arkansas VS.. Hardwell lay lor'
for burglary and larceny;- te vs.
Lewis Drew and Archer Redel {ck, for
arson, were all defended by II most
efficient attorney, Hon. $. A Jones
The evidence as drawn out and he con
vineing argument made by NJ Jones
81 impressed the jury that In - than
80 minutes they returned with a YER
dict of not guilty. Mr.. Jones one OF
the most successful lawyers n3w prac
ticing before the bar, and ~ ties in
need Of legal talent would do well tc
consult him.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Fourth Of Iuly Excursion.

For the above occasion the Cotton
Bclt Route will sell tickets ut one far,
for the round trip to points on It's lines
within 100 miles with minimum Of ,Oc
Dates of sale July 3 and T. Return
limit, July 0. For further information
call ON nearest ticket agent
y. W. LABrAuNE, q, =, q I. A.
ST. Louis. Mo.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
lnslallment Goods.

Chas. s, Newcomb, ia West Four
teenth street, dealer in inst,s nen
goods, such as lace curtains, hdoy
shades, bedstcsds, pictures, y ting
carpets, cuspadors, eascls, doves
otto Call,anl ss- sA.nd
in anything NJ wish. 1t WI. BY yo'
to talk with Mrs. Hattie Tyns.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Free Transfer Of Passengers ard Bsaeqc
Tor Memphis and The East.

From any part of the city to +itily
Rock and Memhls Railroad depot fer all
passengers ior Memphis and poi1t.-bs-
yond. Rate to Memphis only and
10 all points eorrespondingly esr.
For tickets, baggage checks, etc.. ZONE
to or address George II. Lee, City eket
Agent, ITO East Markham stssst, little
Rcck, Arf, -..
The American guide., 1896-07-04

TrlLrR and the silver scnstors have
bowed their exit at st. Louis, the 1000
600 black republicans in the country
have been slapped in the mouth and
silver biased Mckinley has been nomi-
mated upon narrow guage gold plat
form. Where are we at?-lMllas Ex-
press.
We are celebrating our golden we'd
ding, TO which you arc invited, but we
shall do the dddling and you do the
dancing, IL you have sense enough.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Donations 10 Old Ladies' Nome,

Donations to Old Ladies' Home dur
the pas, two weeks are as follows: Mrs.
Harry I'M, ~ loavcs OF bread, . cakes
Prof l., 7, Horne, 25c; Mrs. Emma
wilkins, Zoe; Mrs, Lula Berry, ioc; Mrs,
Maria Craigen, groceries to the amount
Of 55c. MRs H. L. CAROLINA, Scc'y.
The American guide., 1896-07-04

We want our $500 subscribers to read
the advertisements In this paper, and
then 60 to the merchants that advertise
with Ms and get what you want and
must have.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
Tho Excelsior Gale,

Don. forget the Excelsior Cafe, 7ia
West Ninth street Dinner and cream
daily, Collins & Jordan have succeeded
Collins, Jordan, Foster & Wcathers At
this popular resort.
The American guide., 1896-07-04
CHURCH NOTICES.
ConurenaIionAl.

Program for song service, Sunday
July 5: |. Address, r. 5. L. Tweed. 2.
Song by the service. 3. Select reading,
Lizzie Turner. 4. Defamation, Isaac
Wilson. >. Song by the service. o,
Recitation, Lille King. I, Song by the
service, S. Recitation, Hattie lsh. Q.
Song by the service.