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The record-union., 1896-12-20
Orubbing for Gold.

]. NJ. Harlow has leased the property
between Folsom and Auburn. known as
the c. F. Gardner ranch, for the pur-
pose of developing a placer mine on the
premises, said to be fabulously rich.
Harlow has many friends in Sacramento
who wish him success in the venture.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
PaDa'S Visitor.

One morning Robbie's father lost his
collar button. Robbie at the moment
was in the next room being dressed by
the nurse.
Why, just Hsten,' he exclaimed
God is visiting papa: 1 hear papa talk
ing to him. New York World.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Sold Under Foreclosure.

The property of j. f. Camp, near
Brighton, was sold under foreclosure
Yesterday by s. b. Smith, Commissioners.
1t was put up in three parcels and
brought Sl3,233 $1,000 and S374S 60,
res espectively. William Land buying the
first and third and Eli Wells the second.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Wore Short Skirts,

Officer Fisher arrested a woman
known as Millie, on l. street, between
Second and Third, last evening on a
charge Of walking along the street while
improperly dressed. She put up a de-
posit for her appearance in court and
was allowed to 60
The record-union., 1896-12-20
A Hopeless Case.

Van Ishe-Will you marry me?
Penelope-No. l don't know you we'll
enough, yet.
Van Ishe-Well, will you marry me a
year from now?
Penelope-Oh, I'll know you too we'll
then.-N Y Truth.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Behind the Times.

II want the bicycle number of the
Scottish Quarterly Review said he to
the newsdealer.
Il don't think the Scottish Quarterly
Review has issued a bicycle number,
SIR"
No? How very much behind the
imes!"-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Dress Goods.

Even our big dress goods Depart
ment has put on its holiday attire
and more sensible gift was never
thought of than pretty dress pat
tern. We can meet the demand OF
any lady in the land. We have as
sortment at prices unrivaled.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Latest and Shortest.

Repeat now the shortest commandment, "
said she,
The Sunday-school girl to her class.
And a freckled faced urchin replied read
lily,
The shortest is, Keep off the grass"
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Single Dress Lengths.

We have provided several hundred
stylish dress patterns for holiday
s'ifts-the choicest and best fabrics
in black and colors. Neatly put up
In an attractive manner. bound With
paper bands. bearing the WORT
"Nonpareil," which is a guarantee
of reliability. Many of them are i'm
ported novelties, choice and eXctu-
siVe styles; we would suggest one
Of them as the most sensible OF ali
gifts at sensible prices,
ST Is, So IS, So so, 81, SIS IS
and upward per pattern.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Hard Lines.

Did you ever have any serious acci-
dents while travelling?"
Did 1? 1t was while 1 was travelling
through Italy that l met my wife,
Tit Bits.
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Like Most of Us.

Here nature gives a lesson grim:
The oysters spirits droop-
All summer it was in the swim,
But now it's in the soup.
Chicago Times-Herald
The record-union., 1896-12-20
COursing To-Day.

There will be number of good dogs
to run in to-day's coursing. matches at
Agricultural Park and some excellent
sport may be looked for.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Closing Sermon.

Rev. c. L. Mel will preach his clos
ing sermon on The Rights of Property
and Labor" at ST. Paul's Church this
evening
The record-union., 1896-12-20
THE NoNpARE1l.
Holiday Silks.

What is richer or more acceptable
and would meet the requirements of
fashion or the desires of the ladies
as well as a handsome cut of silk,
suitable for making one of those
popular silk waists or separate
skirts or full suit? Our assort-
ment is such as will meet any re-
quirement.
The record-union., 1896-12-20
Wrinkles.

Her face is like an open book
Off which ones fancy dimes,
Yet l find it quite difficult
To read between the lines.
The record-union., 1896-12-20

Shaded Taffeta in medium dark
grounds with narrow stripes of
black and white. Also. black
grounds with novelty stripes in red.
magenta, rose and corn. These
make very dressy waist, and only
-S Nl
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
United States Civil Service
Examination.

The United States civil service commits
sion has ordered that an examination be
held by its local board in this city on Sat-
urday, Dec. 10, 1856, commencing at O'Clock
a. M, for all grades in this district service.
Only citizens of the United States can be
examined The age limitations for this ex-
animation are as follows: For clerk, not
under IS; for all other positions, not under
Il. No application will be accepted for this
examination unless filed with the under
signed, on the proper blank, before the hour
of closing business on Dec. z, 1896. Appli-
cations should be filed promptly in order
that time may remain for correction If nee
essary.
The commission takes this opportunity of
stating that the examinations are open to
all reputable citizens of the United States
who may desire to enter the service, without
regard to race or to their political or re-
lgious affiliations. All such citizens are in
yited to apply. They shall be. examined,
graded, and certified with entire impair
TALLY, and wholly without regard to any
consideration save their efficiency, as shown
by the grades they obtain in the examina-
ton.
For application blanks. full instructions,
and information relative to the duties and
salaries of the different positions, apply to
G. T. Booth, Secretary Board of Exanin-
ers, internal Revenue Service, p. o. address
Birmingham Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

dies, played by Prof. Weber's band, had
died away, Rev. DR.. McKim, of this city,
invoked the Divine blessing, and Maj. r.
Byrd Lewis, presiding officer for the day,
began the exercises with a few felicitous
remarks relative to the order of the ex-
ercises. He than introduced Judge
Blackwell, the orator of the occasion.
Judge Blackwell stated the object of
the meeting, and paid a glowing tribute
to the seventeen brave men who died in
response to what they believed to be the
call of duty. sHe exhorted the whole peo-
pie, north and south, to nurture patriot
ism. Politicians, he said, desired their
country to do something for them, but the
patriot desires to do something for his
country. In conclusion he said:
I'VE are making manly strides away
from the bloody prejudices of the past
We have passed through martyrs flames
and now see the dove bearing the olive
branch of love from every quarter of our
country .--
The Times says that Judge Blackwelrs
GRAFTON was greeted with rounds of ap-
plauSe
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
CLEVELANDISM.

Has Proved an Awful Experience to De-
mocracy and the Country.
New York Sun.
Moreover, under the false pretext of
sustaining the gold standard only, he
has sold bonds the last three years from
which has been received the great sum
of $293, $4,000 though, as the records of
the treasury now show, more than $751;
O00, 900 of the money has actually gone
to make good the deficiency In the rev.
enueS of the government. Before TINS
administration the debt had been reduced
enormously and rapidly. Under 1t, the
debt had been increased rapidly and
enormously, with the certainty of fur
Their and great augmentation II CleVe-
landism was not crushed out by the peo-
pie. Consequently, all hope Of the sue
cess of the democratic party at the elec-
ton of 1896 was abandoned by reason
able democrats faithful to the past prin-
ciples of their party. The adminstra-
ton for which it was responsible mas
proved the most disastrous failure in the
history of this government. Every IN
terest was suffering bitterly, ana the
people were only waiting impatiently for
the opportunity to rid themselves OF 1t.
In this situation the southern and
western democrats resolved to take a
desperate chance of stemmlng the swell
ing tide of popular opposition by divert.
ing attention from the dismal record OF
the administration to another and nov
ell question. The combination, which had
long been working industriously IN lay
ing its plans, sprung the 16 to l issue on
the people, with the hope OF dividing the
republicans of the west, and thus more
than offsetting the democratic opposition
1t expected to arouse. In this way IL
avoided all responsibility for the Cleve-
land administration, and instead joined
in the general assault against it. With
the new ISSUE made up in hostility TO the
policy of the administration, 1t started
out to make it's desperate hight; ana
now who will deny that as political
gamble the democratic ticket got much
larger popular and electoral vote by un-
loading Cleveland and substituting the
silver issue than it could have got 9TH
erwise?
The consequence is the present disor-
ganiZation Of the democratic party. Inc
only aggressive element remaining it it
is that which controlled the Chicago con-
vention, and which owes it's whole vitali-
ty to Clevelandism 1t was created by
CleYelandism, and is a legitimate conse-
uuence of the destruction OF the demo-
cratic party of history by the poisonous
theory that man is better than a party,
that he is a platform in himself, and
therefore absolved from obedience to q
party platform. Continued bitter and
malignant abuse" never destroys party.
The decay must be due to more potent
cause. 1t must be in false and pernicious
principle, and such principle was Cleve-
landism.
After IL years of Clevelandism we have
got back to the very policy 1t was en-
gendered to overturn. Mckinley and
protection are in control; and during all
this futile rounding of the circle how vast
has been the loss to the people in prop
erty and in suffering! 1t has been an
awful experience brought upon the re-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
MEN AND WOMEN.

There are more than 1900 women clerks
in the postal service of Great Britain.
Mary Cowden Clarke spent sixteen
years on the Concordance of Shake
speare." ,tk8F
When Verdi went to Milan as boy of
Is years to continue his musical studies in
the conservatory, he was rejected.
In his younger days w. j. Anderson,
private secretaryto Gov. Upham, of Wis
consin, was a genuine cowboy.
Mr.. Jacob Norton, who Is supposed to
be the first Hebrew who made his home
in Boston, having settled there in 1912, Is
still hale and hearty at the advanced
age of SO.
Louis Napoleon was of opinion that no
man should vote who was not married
Married men, he thought, had a different
sentiment toward their country than the
unmarried, and greater stake in its well
fare. In his opinion, also, neither priests
nor soldiers should be permitted to vote.
Barney Barnato has given President
Kruger pair of marble lions, which have
been placed in position in front of the
presidency. Whether this gift is a pure
token of Affection, or a hint that the Brit
ish lion has his eye on the Transvaal and
its rulers, is not clear yet.
The richest man in Germany's diplo-
matte service Is young Baron Won Cram
er-Klett, who Is an attache of the Ba-
varian legation at Rome. He is the son
of manufacturer who died In 1884, and
left 100000 marks. Curiously enough,
the father feared that he would some day
perish Of starvation. ~.
The Emperor of Russia offered the Or
der of st. Andrew to Lord Salisbury dur
ing his recent visit to Balmoral, but 1t
was declined, in accordance with the rule
which forbds British minister to ac-
cept any foreign decoration. Except roy
alties, the only British Knight of the Or
der of ST. Andrew has been the Duke of
wellington, who received this order from
the Emperor Alexander 1.
Maj. Edward Schofleld, the governor
elect of Wisconsin, is the son of Penn
sylvania farmer. At the age of IA he
became a printers "deviP' in country
newspaper office, later becoming type
setter He served through the war with
great gallantry, coming out as a major
At the close of the war he went into the
lumber business, and is now one of the
most successful lumbermen in northern
Wisconsin.
Though Mrs. Mckinley Is an invalid
the state of her health is not such as to
prevent her from taking the prominent
but not laborious part in Washington's
social life that naturally falls to the
Presidents wife, She has endured very
well the excitement of the last few
months and has received a multitude of
visitors, so large that many stronger
women would have, hesitated to under
take task SO onerous
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

FOR TALLADEGA AND ADMISSION.
The most desirable route from Birming-
ham to Talladega and Aniston is via the
Central Railway company through Syla-
cauga, at which point close connection is
made.
The Central of Georgia leaves the Union
Depot at the most seasonable hour. of $3.50
a. M, putting passengers at Talladega at
12:45 p. M, and Admission at 2:20 p. m.
For further information as to schedules,
rates, etc., call on or write to S. Jacobs,
Commercial Agent, Birmingham; Jack w.
johnson, General Ticket Agent, Birming-
ham, or L. A. Camp, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Columbus, Ga: w. F: Shellman,
TRAFFIC Manager; Theodore D. Kline, Gen.
J.. @. HALLE, G.. P. A.,
Savannah. Ga.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
To KNOXVILLE, HOT SPRINGS, AsHE-
WILLIE, NORFOLK, WASHINGTON and
the EAST.

No. 1 carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir-
minSham to New Orleans and Shreveport.
No. 2 carries Pullman union sleeping cars
birmingham to Cincinnati
No, carries Pullman sleeping car Bir-
mingham to New Orleans.
No. carries Pullman union sleeping car
Birmingham to Louisville. Pullman sleep{
ing car Salisbury to New York via Wash
ington.
Any additional information will be cheer
fully furnished upon application at passen-
ger office, No. { North Twentieth street,
Birmingham, Ala. Telephone S4S.
J. M. CULP,
Traffic Manager, Washington, D. c.
w. H. GREEN, .
General Supt, Washington, D. G.
W. A. TURK,
G. p. A, Washington, D. c.
C. A. BENSCOTER,
A. G. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
c. M. BILLHEIMER,
T. P. A. Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
DIAz,s CoNCILIAToRY POLICY.

An event marking the close of a great
historical episode occurred in the. City
of Mexico on the 18th, instant, when
the Belgian Minister, in the name of his
Majesty Leopold H., King of the Bel
CLANS, bestowed on President Diaz the
grand Gordon of the military order of
Leopold, as a mark of the honorable re-
gard in which the president of Mexico
is regarded in Belgium. This lies in the
fact that King Leopold Is a brother of
Empress Carlotta, of Mexico, and his be-
stowal of the order upon the president
of this republic is an Indication that
the Macmillan episode is now definitely
closed President Diaz has, as a matter
of public policy and as means of draw
ing all parties and factions together and
obliterating the past, bestowed high Of
fees on distinguished adherents of tho
late empire, and has thus brought about
an era of good feeling and fraternal SEM
timent previously unknown in Mexico
Ell Commercial Americana.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
AN HONoRED ALBANIAN.

The Confederate Veterans association
of Washington City, few days ago,
turned out in full force to witness the I'M
yelling of the monument to "perpetuate
the memory of the seventeen comrades
killed July II, 1854
A large number of ladies were present,
and Southern Relief badges Were the pop
ular emblems of the day. The ladies join
ed heartily In the shouts of enthusiasm
which the sight of the monument evoked
from the veterans.
The orator of the occasion was Hon.
Samuel Blackwell, of alabama and the
washington Times refers to orator and
GRAFTON In most fiattering terms. The
Times publishes an excellent cut of Judge
Blackwell, and regarding the address,
says, among other things:
When the soft strains of southern melo-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Splint Coal is the best.
A CARD

To the Citizens and Business Men of
Birmingham.
1 beg leave to announce that am an
applicant for the office of postmaster
under the incoming administration of
President-elect William Mckinley. l
shall present my application for your
personal Endorsement, trusting that nv
record in the long residence among YOU
has gained for me your favorable con-
sideration and confidence; promising to
administer the affairs of that office
honestly and faithfully. Meantime /
shall be glad to hear from any one in
terested, sentiments of approval or other
wise, as the case may demand
G. H. REED.
Thur ct; Sun 2t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Order Splint Coal. sun&we
SHEEHAN TO STAY.

New York, Nov. 27.-In a statement
made by him to the newspaper men who
called upon him today John c. Sheehan
settled all rumors as to, his intention to
retire from the leadership of Tammany
Hall. He declared that he had never
thought of such a. thing, and that he pro-
posed to remain as long as the organiza-
ton wanted him to lead.
Mr. Sheehan added that there were no
dissensions in Tammany Hall which
amounted to anything, and that there
was no need of a reorganization.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
A FATAL WRECK.

Mascoulah, Ind, Nov. ga coal train
was wrecked at Rentchler station, three
miles west of here, this morning, and
Conductor Kniffen, of Mount Vernon,
was killed. Brakeman Teney, of irving
ton, was injured internally, and Brake
man Kelly, of East st. Louis, was slight
~ injured about the head.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Splint Coal. Va. and Ala.
Coal Co. .nnsw.,.,
REWARDS IN GOLD.

once Seen, Never Forgotten-Once Used.
Never Without 1t.
We will give to the boy or girl sending
in by Jan. the largest number of Hum
mer soap wrappers the above reward
Every bar guaranteed. If your grocer
don't handle it, tell him to get 1t. Use
Hummer soap. w. D. Sims, agent, 2125
Morris avenue.
nov 1S-wed At, sun At
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Notice.

Application will be made to the present
general assembly for the passage OF an act
to authorize the Decatur Car Wheel and
Manufacturing company to close that por-
ton of Avenue e between Sixth street and
the line of the right of way of the South
the alleys through blocks 345 and SAG; and also
to use twenty feet off the west side of Sew
enth street from Avenue d to the line of
the right of way of the South and North
Alabama Railroad company. Said streets,
avenues, alleys and blocks of land being on
the map of the Elyton Land company, but
city of Birmingham. a nov17-20t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
COAL! COAL! COAL!

COAL! COAL! COAL
KohinooP Lump, SO; Kohl
moor Nut $2.25; Montevallo,
(Climax) % so; Splint, $500.
I make reduction of 5 to 8
per cent. on list prices for
cash. y Am also prepared 10
deliver up stairs, etc.
j. r. BLAIR,
1901 LIST Ave-. Phone 26O.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Order Splint Coal. sun&wed tt
w. F. Lilly will sell the en-
tire stock of goods of the
Alexander Sawyer Co. No
vember 25th. Ills OF
WRONG AGAIN.

'He died of tobacco heart" said the
physician, when the post-mortem ex-
animation had been concluded.
'ImpossibleH' replied the dead mans
chum. HE never smoked anything but
cigarettes."-NewY York World.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
NOT TO BLAME.

"What," exclaimed Old Bullion, in sur
prise Give you my only daughter? Not
much, young man."
what If she is your only daughter"
responded the young man, tartly. THAT
isn't my fault, is it?"-Somerville Jour-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Order Splint Coal. 'Phone
las and GA. sunswso ;,

A CHEERFUL MAN.
Mr.. Cumso-Cawker, does your wife
ever lose her temper?
Cawker-Not permanently.-Judge
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

public by the adoption of theory ut
terly hostile to the foundation princi-
pies of this government
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.

Train No. 3s, leaving Birmingham at 5:55
a. M, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars
between Birmingham and Atlanta, uniting
at Atlanta with and forming part of the
Washington and Southwestern Vestibule
Limited, running solid between Atlanta
and New York, thus making no change be-
tween Birmingham and New YORK.
Nos. So and SO carry Pullman sleeping
cars between Birmingham and Greenville.
Miss, west and Pullman drawing room
sleeping car between Birmingham and At
lanta and Atlanta and New York, east
bound, and between Birmingham and Jack
sonville, Fla.
Additional information as to schedules.
rates, sleeping car reservation. ETC., cheer,
fully furnished upon application to office
of travelling passenger agent, No. North
Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala; tele-
phone, SAG. J. M. CULP,
General Supt., Washington D. c.
II w. A. TURK,
G. p. A., Washington, d. C.
Il c. A. BENSCOTER,
"A. q. p. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
J. p. BILLUPS,
T. P. A.. Birmingham, Ala
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
EDUCATIONAL.

This institution is the oldest, largest and
best of it's kind in the state of Alabama.
Hundreds of students in good paying posi-
lions. Unexcelled systems of Shorthand and
Bookkeeping. Pre- ctical methods. Cata-
logue and full information free. IN sure to
visit or address this College before going
elsewhere. Sessions day and night
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

Trans NUs q aIu % q ,,i LII yesII-
sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa,
Trains Nos. SO and 3G carry Pullman vesti-
bule sleepers between Cincinnati and jack
Free reclining chair cars between Mont
gomery and Savannah on trains 81 and 5S.
No. SO connects at Dupont with through
sleeper for Port Tampa
Train No. S. leaving Montgomery at 500
n M connects az Port Tampa with Plant
ssteamship line for Key West and Havana.
Any Information regarding routes, rates
and Schedules will be furnished upon appli-
w. v. LIFSEY, D. p A.,
Montgomery, Ala.
B. W. WRENN, p. T. NJ.
Savannah Ga.
H. C. McFADDEN. A. G. P. A.,
Savannah. Ga.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Time table No. 2, in effect September 2,
1886. at 500 a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
TRAINS.
Trains marked thus % run daily. Thus
q daily except Sunday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

COAL AND LUMBER.
Best coal and lumber in the
city at Heidt-Nelson Coal and
Lumber company, Avenue A
and Twenty-first street. Phone
1913. Io-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.
An Old and Well-Tried Remedy

has been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their. children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Sold by druggists In every part
of the world. Be sure and ask for MRS
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take
no other kind. Csc bottle.
sep20-1y-d&wky 49, -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
PLANT SYSTEM.

Time Table Effective January 5, 1895.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
Alabama Great Southern
Railroad Company.

shortest and quickest line to Cincinnati,
LOUISVILLE and the North; also to Shreve-
port, New Orleans and all points south
Schedule In effect Nov. s, 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

no CINCINNATI and LOUISVILLE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

BIRMINGHAM 6 ATLANTIC r. r. CO
Time table No. q, taking effect a. M JULY
4. 1896