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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

San Francisco Cali: Senator Hill says
II Is not advisable for any one 20 attempt
TO reorganize the Democratic party al this
tine. and the senator's head 10 level.
San Francisco Post: The potent fact IN
the population OF the Democracy - that
II has lost large number OF voters who
VIA never return 20 until II Is reorgan-
lied. The silver Republicans are bound
70 retEn 70 their party in time, for the
reason. principally. thar there Is no other
place FOR them to so.
Portland Orerortan: II az ages the per-
son what has had clearer IDEA Of mans
regation to the infinite than The common
idea OF MS people. or OF his time. has been
denounced as an "fnfdel" on this basis
The founder OF Christianity wa. cruciaed.
AZ This age OF the world men should have
breadth enough 20 apply ne text, Judge
not that ys De not Judged"
Salem Journal. Senator Mitchell per-
suaded many OF the bi-meesFlisrs OF Ore
gon into voting for the Mckinley platform
bv telling them II stood for protection ard
s'-metaflssGn. The sequel viii prove y
stands for neither. but solely FOR ne gold
trust which ne processes % Gbhor He per-
sua8eS enough of these men - carry Ore
ron for the gold standard. But ne VII not
persuade single silver man that ne Is
en,Btled 20 reelection 70 tire senate.
Sacramento Reco-t-C nson: Il always
has been puzzle 70 This journal why The
n3rroH tire Is adhered 20. n 4 can he
shown that rs traction "a greater. that Il
enables heavier iozsds 70 - moved vita TO
greater exc@nsiEs-e o. power that II
more strengthens the wheel. shat X less
7'9s ND The road. that = IL less exhaust
iug tfpon the animal drawing the wagon.
thas s. s. more economic. then there would
- sogne seEsss n adhering 70 Il.
Portland Telegram: Gov. McG-aw's
ThanacsEiving proclamation mentions 'sssse
7-eserpatlon q Gar cours- ~ Institutions
IS one cf TIE blessings for whtoH she peo-
PIE q Washington sho1ld feel grateful to
<sTcvfd cree. And the slicsscr 20 ne iats
election - proper Never before have the
neon,e - Wash rrton had mere reaasva 20
aezs ~ p-ovi3sDsss1 wssa n rat IS great
- tsaH -hssrs. II saved ths country from
ire osi2r3ties witch they by q majority
% gaslr votes invited.
los Angeles Times. -Aese s.s-ca;iec
SILVER sena sor~s car gar aN@s, sgltafg r-ssh-
ing oy repeating n ths Flfry-afsh con xress
ne cs'strncEiontst tactics 20 whgch raav re-
sorted n ire Fsfyy-fcur,h. TIE cause Of
Tree sllver ooisarc. Which hey profess 20
aols = higher esteem thar al ether So
ssfes, voui3 suTe- mH-A a-s gain rc~nlnx
~ rAe+r resorrfrx e Obstructive methods
lsc~s politcs. as wei "a patriotism and
common ss1se, paint rAsn plainly % the
reverse poecy. Have they ne wisdom 20
81orr So
San rrs-~i.co Css-euz~fe. ~. -.o-v .~a<
loan ". Fc%tr~ went - Hawaii On cable
ouSs-ess IS r-oF~ plausible shan -. other
ene thAt ~ vert ths~s - tsse ire a-nexz-
t=on Sercszss8t. Az shAt here s. IN an
ra.ste 81 81 -.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

jamie" called his mother. sharply,
you've been loafng all day. Satan al
ways finds some work for idle hands 10 do.
Take this basket and bring in some kind
hng."-Chr.stian Advocate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

NOW. how can I answer that?"
The Qrowsy listener said, ard he sighed.
For he lived In a New York fat
New York World
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Tacoma Union: The character Of the
executive will be judged largely by the
menNhe appoints to office under him. He
cannot reasonably be expected TO ap-
point other than thoroughly competent.
capable and upright men. men who are
thoroughly qualified for the positions they
are asked TO I'LL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Tacoma Union: The subject Of coed
roads Ia attracdn general interest m
Oregon and convention Is 10 be held In
the near future Washington 10 stin q
young state. but 1t is not TOO early to agi-
tate tho question OF good roads.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Sne-I understand you proposed 70 Emil,
while out for . stroll last n.ghts
He-Yes; won In . walA--Yonksrs
Statesman
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
BITS OF HUM0R

The ignorance that is bliss - the igncr-
ance Of The man who thinks ne knows Il
all-Plck.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Tacoma Ledger: This weather IS quite
cold FOR Puget sound. but II is not TO be
compared to that existing in less favored
regFohs. Billiards. are reported IN Ne
hraska and the Dakotas, while Co,oradc
and Montana are experiencing the cod
est weather ever known In November" in
those states
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
THE STATE PRESS.

White River Journal: Railroading In
Washington is not a very profitable bust
ness Corporations can hold their own
with the people. but when II comes to a
contest with the elements they are not
In IL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
COAST PAPERS.

San Francisco Call: Senator Hfli ssys
II Is not advisable for any one 90 attempt
to reorganize the Democratic party at this
time and the senator's head 10 level.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Sa-s Frs-~t%ce Css~cus~ie. TIE story fsat
}oAn ". Fo@tr~ vent - Hawaii o. cable
ouss-ass Is r,oce plausible rhRn -. other
Nne Thht - vert thsre - tsss ire 2znexa-
ton ser-zss8r- AE teat there s. IN an
2sxxt'oa ts vel lxncwr here row ard has
ssS2 fo< a sSOS&s % years back. wAls Cd
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

San Francisco Post: The poeen. fact IN
the popsH'.zatioCl or the Democracy Is that
II has lost a large number OF voters who
VIA never return 20 ;, until IL Is reorgan-
lied. The silver Republicans are bound
TO return 70 their party in time. for the
reason. principally. thar there Is no other
place for them to so.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

An undressed kid In white, mod> -.
pearl gray and tan. especially ,,s- ~
an evening glove. These are q 4 pair ~
we Al them. -
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
LIVINGSTON,
Telephone Line to Meridian Assured-A
 Duel With Shotguns.

Telephone Line to Meridian Assured-A
 Duel With Shotguns.
 Livingston, Sept 12-(Special Corre- spondence.)0The people of Livingston are to be congratulated that telephone line connecting this place with Meridian and intervening points is an assured fact. Captain Gallagher, the gentleman who is to erect the line, is an expert, and parties subscribing are assured of a handsome dividend, in addition to the free use of the line to the extent of 15 per cent of the stock. This is a home enterprise.
 Miss Julia Tutwiler has returned from Monteagle.
 Presiding Elder Peterson is carrying on protracted meeting at Wesley chap el, in Bluffport beat. Great interest is manifested.
 Near Ramsey, this county, this week a negro killed another by shooting him with pistol and skipped.
 The Male academy was discovered on fire by MT. Wade Coleman Monday about 1 o'clock D. h., who extinguished the flames. How it caught is not known.
 The Sumter Sun of this week says: Just as we go to press we leafn of ter ribe duel with shotguns that took place in Preston beat Tuesday evening late between H. c. Dooly and Sam w. Sibley in which the latter was killed and the former dangerously wounded. An old feud existed between them. When meet ing at pond on Doolys place to shoot doves the battle began. Dooly had or dered Sibley not to trespass on his place. It is said that Sibley fired first.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
PRATT CITY.
Social and General News From Q Bustling
 Community.

Social and General News From Bustling
 Community.
 Pratt City, Sept. 12.-(Special Corre- spondence)- )-Marshal Weaver has made lucky catch. Henry Love, colored, who escaped from the Georgia penitentiary In 1S95, was captured by him on last Tuesday. Love will be returned to the proper authorities and MT. Weaver will get the reward of $50
 Miss Katie Kellem has opened a pri- Vate school in the Primitive Baptist church. Miss Kellem is a popular and talented young lady and no doubt will receive liberal patronage.
 MT Jere Thomas, who fell from scaf- 1oid some two months ago while at work on the house of J. R. DeBardeleben and had his arm broken, underwent a nainfu1 operation last Sunday, having a part of t,ie poHe removed. Drs. Brown and tiamrick performed the operation
 MT. and Mrs. A. G. Sharp. after o de- Hghttul visit of two months to their daughter at Dearfield Mich, returned home this week.
 Mrs. ". J. Outlaw is considerably inn proved this week after an illness of three weeks. VI 'i4ie
 Rev. J. B. Shelton conducted the ser day night " W. H. Barnard was treating his friends this week. He was celebrating the or. rival of girl baby at his home. ihe step the Tuesday Evening club has ,aAen Tn regard to starting a public Ii- prafy IS certainly a good one Mrs. S. J. Rusby and two children who nave been quite sick, are Improving | The public schools open Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
ALABAMA.

just from Carroll county Georgia, where they were reared. Crawford may take an appeal to the supreme court.
 Miss Pearl Cutlery, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Ex-Sheriff Guttery, entertained a few of her friends "at home" on last Monday evening. The following couples were present: Fred Camak and Miss Mamie Haughton, John Kilgore and Miss Aline Bush James I. Richardson and Miss Dewdrop Haugh- ton, James G. Stanley and Miss Annie Haughton, Claude Cutlery and Miss Maggie Lou Bush, Tucker Darlington and Miss Lily Taylor, MT. s. Lacy and wife, Bob Little, Ernest and Cecil Lacy.
 G. D. ORear has added another story to his dwelling, and now has one of the prettiest homes in Jasper.
 The strike of the miners at America is still on. Dissatisfaction with the doctor is said to be one of the causes.
 The opening of the Jasper Male and Female college was largely attended. The prospects of the institution are very flattering.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
VERBENA.


 Verbena, Sept. 11.-(Speclal Correspond young lady of Elmore who has been vis- iting friends here, has returned home. Mesdames J. D. Beale's and c. S. An derson's families of Montgomery, who have been spending the summer at the Clifton house, have returned home, to the regret of their many friends here. MT. Mitchell Williamson of the Magic City has been on a visit to relatives in Verbena.
 Misses Annie May Howe and Mamie Belle Northington, two lovely young la- dies of the Capital City, who have been stopping at the Clifton house, have made some of our young gents hearts sad by returning home.
 Mesdames Clifton, Lanier and W. l.. Durr and son, Lanier Durr, of Montgom- cry, will spend some time at the$v fton house. -u.a
 Miss Hooper of Birmingham is the guest of relatives here.
 The young people of the Clifton house visited the turn-round recently. They re- port having a delightful time.
 Mrs. E. Y. McMorris of Clanton is vis- iting relatives at the Clifton house. Mrs. s. W. John of Birmingham is the guest of relatives in our city.
 Mrs. Alice Brittle of Birmingham, who has been visiting friends here, has re- turned home.
 Mrs. E. H. Wingate is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
 Miss Lucy ,M Billings, a beautiful young lady of Montgomery, is visiting rela atiVeS in Verbena.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13

and Industrial college this week have made things look exceedingly lively. There must already be nearly 800 pupils present They all seem determined to improve their opportunities.
 The Tuskegee News hereafter will be 'all home'' print. The patrons are much gratified at this evidence of enterprise.
 The Baptist pastorium has recently been prepared and put in proper shape to receive the pastor-elect. The members of the church are going to purchase nice new organ and have 1t ready for services by the coming of their pastor.
 Judge Hurt had a recent letter from his son, Marshal. He writes very cheer fully about his duties at West Point. His many friends will be glad to know that his health is fine.
 Col. Wilbur Foster has been confined to his bed for the past several days. He is now resting easier.
 A protracted meeting is in progress at the Tuskegee Methodist church. Pastor Abernathy has the assistarce of Elders Dowdell, Motley and Crawford.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
SELMA.
About That Silver Serviee-Bll stevena
 Afraid to Talk

Apout That Silver Serviee-Bll Stevena Afraid to Talk
 Selma, Sept. 12.-(Special Correspond ehce.l-Mr. E. A. Neil, the general freight anu passenger agent of the Mobile and bfmingham, has returned from Mobile. Tie was very much pleased with the biz. new snip, and made all the arrangements about the presentation of the silver ser- vice to our namesake.
 The ship is peculiarly sbanea ves- sel,' remarked MT. Neil, and is bi,jlt for carrying heavy freights It is inc onIt, vessel or the kind that has ever been in
 Mobile harbor that know of, and is at- tracing great attention in the Gulf City ine presentation is to take place on frluay, the 18th instant, at b. m Mayor Meyer will make the presentation speech on behalf Of our city and every one who knows Mayor Meyer will at once conceda that he will put forth his very best intel ieetual efforts to bring to the public gaze
 ,ne ,iia, many attractions of the lovely, classic nttle city that nestles so beautifully on
 the banks of the majestic Alabama. A committee of some twenty-fiye of selma leading citizens will go down to De present at the ceremonies. and vo,, can rest assured that their reception in the city of Mobile will be warm and gem erous" S | Bill Stevens of Anniston was A visitor, | to the city this week. He was well dress ed, and looked sleek and fat like well kept boodler alderman. Bill was smiling and speaking pleasantly to eyervbodv
 for he once lived here and knows all our | people.
 l "Is your party going to fuse with the l gold men in Alabama on an electoral tick 1 et?" he was asked.
 Ask me something easy, but if you 1 don't mind you will hear something drop l that will make you old-tim democrats sorry that you spoke. We have the votes all we want is to have them counted | just keep you fellows from stealing them from us. But I'm afraid you will make me say something that I ought not to. Good dayi"
 Ex-Sheriff Kennedy says he has made no plans as yet. It is likely that he will return to his plantation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
ANI-ISTON.
A Letter From MT. Bryan to the Mother oi
 Those Twins General City News.

A Letter From MT. Bryan to the Motner or
 Those Twins General City News.
 Anniston, Sept. 12.-(Special Corre- spondence. At the meeting of the city council the mayor reported that he had been served with notice that suit had been brought in the United States circuit court which meets in Birmingham on November 23, by the Baltimore holders of bonds of this city to enforce the payment of $3200 worth Of interest coupons which are past due and unpaid. He stated that a strong defense would be made.
 The residence of MT. A, B. Sawyer, cor ner Eighteenth street and Leighton ave- nue, was entered by burglars Tuesday night while the family was away and a fine gold watch, lot of Confederate mon- ey and a great many other articles were taken. Wednesday night the house was again visited, presumably by the same burglar, but Mrs. Sawyer had returned, and greeted the marauder with several shots from a pistol. He escaped.
 Among those whom Madame Rumor has it will be wed before the end of the year is Alr. Marcus Lippman of this city and a very charming young lady of New orleans although it is not authorltatlvely announced as yet.
 The annual convention of the Calhoun County Baptist association. which mas been in session at Mt. Zion church, near Alexandria, since Wednesday, adjourned yesterday at noon.
 Dr. P. T. Hale of Birmingham preached the missionary sermon.
 The democrats of the Second ward met Thursday night at the West Anniston hose reel house and organized strong and enthusiastic Bryan and Sewall club by the election of the following ofhcefs: pr J. l.. Simpson, president; H. C. Bales, first vice president; c. B. Ragsdale, sec ond vice president; W. O. Ward, secre- tary. About thirty names were enrolled as a starter.
 The following letter is self-explanatory:
 Lincoln, Neb., Sept. D, 1S96. Mrs J. H. Hopkins, Anniston, Ala
 My Dear Madam: Your favor advising me of the arrival of twin boys at your home has been received. 1 thank you TOT the honor you do me in naming one or your sons for me, and l know that MT. Sewan will equally appreciate the courte- sy extended to him. 1 trust that the boys may grow up to be joy to their father ard comfort to their mother. Thank ing you for the expression of good will, l am, very truly yours. w. J. BRYAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
TROY.
Many Improvements Are Going on-F'evel Prevalent in the County.

1 Many Improvements Are Going on-Fever Prevalent in the County. Troy, Sept. 12.-(Special Correspond ence.) e.)-Notwithstanding the dull times and scarcity of money many improve | ments are going on in the city, the more prominent of which are the following: T.. F. Murphree,. on College avenue, a large new modern residence; W. H. Sam ford, Esq, on Montgomery street, re- built and remodeled residence; A. c. Ed n1onson, on South Three Notch street, rebuilt remodeled and greatly enlarged residence Mrs. Billups, on Madison street, new and beautiful cottage ;Carroll s, Murphree, new brick stable on South Oak street, and other Improvements Of less importance. There have been sev- eral handsome residences built during the summer.
 The entertainment given by the Clean CTS of the Presbyterian church Thursday night was quite a success. They realized $36, a.nice little sum. It will be applied towards the payment of balance due on the new pews for the church. The Clean CTS return thanks to their friends and patrons.
 Fever is on the increase in g. good many localities in this county. There are sev- eral cases in the city. The longer the drouth lasts the more fever we may e1- pect
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
ATTAIIA.
Dwight Mills at Alabama City Close for Re- pairs-Two Wards Still Unrepresented.

Dwight Mills at Alabama City Close for Re-
 pairs-Two Wards Still Unrepresented.
 Attalla, Sept. 12.-(Special Correspond ence.)-The Dwight cotton mill has been closed down a week for repairs. Super intendent Hilton has inaugurated some perceptible changes among the foremen and subordnates of the mechanical and commissary departments and as a result new men win be employed to fill the va cancies thus made. Some of the mill hands are reported to have gone else wnere while new ones came in to take their places.
 John C. Staton has been appointed a civil service substitute and ordered to prepare for examination to fully fit him. self for service in the United States mall service.
 Thomas Ventress succeeds Colonel Hammond as city clerk and seems to feel very much at home in the otfice
 Two wards in our town, viz: the First and Fifth, are without representatives on the aldermanic board at present.
 j. B. May has been elected alderman in the Second ward to fill the vacancy made by Joe c. Williams resignation.
 The dummy line has done a splendid business for several days, two trains having been kept busy most of the time during the past week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
FOR RENT.

5-room cottage on Huntsville avenue, be- tween 18th and 1lth avenues; lot 15DxS00. Fruit trees, stables, etc. No. 1705 6th avenue, rooms, bath; s20. No. 1511 Eth avenue, rooms; $l0. No 2Ol1a South 2Oth street, rooms and bath and gas; s15.
 No 1902 Avenue K. rooms bath, gas and servants room.
 No 731 18th street, south, rooms, ups stairs; $6.
 FOR SALE ,, No. l415 9th avenue, rooms; lot 190 feet deep; $500. Easy payments. 40 acres joining Cleveland, on pike and dummy and A. G. $. R. R.; will sell very. cheap for cash. o$259-Threeroom cottage, Cleveland lot oOxioo, good well, 1ls blocks from electric car; very cheap. ,olts Lots 5OS190, 9th avenue, between 1lth and iztn streets; $l50 terms S25 cash, balance $5 sta twenty 1s,e acres fenced with wire;. large slaoie, well; tWo-room cottage; small cash payment, balance easy within short dis stanee Of city, down the valley. A BAR
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN
 1826la Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-13
WARRIOR.
Personal Notes--Recent Births Talking U D
 Bryan and Sewall Club.

Personal Notes--Recsnt Births-Talking U D
 Q Bryan and Sewall Club.
 Warrior, Sept. 12.-(Special Correspond ence.)-The series of meetings at the Bap- tist church closed last Tuesday night with several accessions to the church. Rev. MT. Lowry, the pastor, was ably as- sisted by the evangelist, Rev J. B. Shel- ton, of Montgomery. Some able sermons were delivered with much earnestness, which. we are led to believe, did much good both to the church and unbelievers.
 Miss Gertrude Worthington, a beautiful young lady of Birmingham, is the guest of relatives in the city
 Tax Assessor J. Felix Mclaughlin was in the city Wednesday.
 MT C.. T.. McRae, the hustling repre- sentative Of the Birmingham State Her aid, was in the city the other day work ing in the interest of the paper.
 Recent Dir ths: To Mr and Mrs. Sylves- ter Norton, son; to Mir. and Mrs. Au- gust Goertzel son; to MT. and Mrs. Jack Geodwyn, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kelly, on "Wednesday. son.
 The organiza tion of o Bryan and Sew all club is being agitated
 The hot and dry weather continue. and the water is very low. making 1t diihcuit to get enoughete. supply necessary de- mands The corn and cotton crops are terribly cut off, bein&~SStimated as low as half crop.
 The business of the coal companies be- ing as good as usual at this timesqf the wear keeps trade up to some extent.
 The cotton crop has begun to move, quite number of bales having fbeen brought in.,s. sss- asN
 Prof, S. A. Ellis, recently of EIyton, opened the high school here this week, assisted by two assistants. Largely over 100 pupils are enrolled and the school bids fair to be. the most successful ever
 Misses Mollie Parish and Daisy Henry are attending the Athens Female college. Miss Lizzie Brake also went to that in- stitution, but was forced by sickness to return home. N for Martin college. Pulaski, Tenn. s
 MT. Jake Wells attends college at liar riman, Tenn.
 Miss McBrides eGeIfuntsville is visiting the family of. l.. iS. Moss. ssE Rev..D. l.. Parrish, pastor of the Meth odist Episcopal church, south, Is assist ing his" s"son In camp meeting in Gle burne county.
 The many friends of Rev. T. F. Hen don are pleased to have him in their midst for a few days.
 MT. ands Mrs D. Ed Kennedy returned to their home in Cordele, Ga., after sev- eral weeks visit to their parents here.
 Miss Lena Bibb is visiting friends in Bessemer.
 Mrs. Daisy Ragser is in Louisville, ky, on business Aega
 MT. Will Collins. a popular young man, has accepted position with the Southern railroad in Birmingham, much to the re- gret of his many friends here, who dis- like to lose him.
 Our town Is full to overfiowing with people. Houses are in great demand. XerX little is said about politics, as the