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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

Great Britain, by virtue of holding some $1 ,500, ,000 900 of our securities, has the power to preciptate this country into a state of virtual bankruptcy at it's pleasure. So says the New York Journal of Commerce. If a drop to a silver basis can be said to constitute state of bank ruptcy. such is undoubtedly the fact. But 1t would be a bankruptcy which would hurt the creditor quite as much as the debtor Springfield Republican, Ind.
 What is there about the protection pap that makes thosefed on 1t such sniveling molly-coddles? There is not state in the union that has been the scene of more lawlessness than the protection strong hold of Pennsylvania. There is no state with more paupers in proportion to popu- lation. There Is no state where strikes have been so frequent or more extensive, or where more want has afflicted the tar Unprotected wage workers-LouiSville Courier-Journal, Dem.
 There may be two opinions about pro- tective tariff or revenue tariff, and probably there always will be. But there can be only one opinion about a temporary tariff" It is not an admissi- ble idea This country has no more need of a temporary tariff than an ocean liner has of a jury mast One bad tariff sched- ule is better than two good ones. Let it be understood that any tariff we adopt Is adopted "for good. New York World. Dem. .a
 We would make absolutely nothing by war with England, but the second deso- lation and ruin of our southland. But we are willing to accept this result even. rather than dishonor, but we protest against being forced into such a conflict by the incompetency and foolhardiness of a duck-bunting president, who can go off on duck hunt on a government revenue cutter and keep the American people in suspense for a fortnight con- cerning a matter of such worldwide mo- mert as a quarrel with Great Britain in- volves.--Meridian Herald.
 The only disappointment that Reed had for Platt was in placing Payne. TAe New Workers claims had to go down be- fore the stronger claims of neighbor Dingley of Speaker Reeds own state. But Payne got a good committee. never the1ess. And for disappointing Platt in this respect he threw a whole handful of favors into the New York delegation by way of 'appeasing the old man." He Ltook care of Sherman, Chickering. Hook CT and Wadsworth, just as Platt desired. Platt is entirely satisfied to see Quigg fall down a little from his ambition. In addition to these chairmanships he losses chairmanships to Curtis, Gillette and Ray. These are Reeds very handsome compli- ments to Mir Platt. Win not Mir. Platt put a promise of seventy-two delegates in the stocking of the good little boy from Maine?-Utica Observer, Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
BALANCE OF POWER.

Professor Von Hoist of the Chicago university, the distinguished German whose writings upon American politics caused his election to the chair which he now holds, is giving grave offense to the people of this country by reason of his opposition to the views of the president and of MT. Olney as to the Monroe doc trine The professor quotes at some length the well-known letter of Thomas Jefferson to President Monroe defining the extent to which in his opinion, the United States could carry the principle now in controversy. Is there not perti- nency today in this sentence, penned by the sage of Monticello:
 "Its object is to introduce and estab- fish the American system of keeping out of our land all foreign powers, of never permitting those of Europe to intermed- dIe with the affairs of our nations?"
 The Chicago Chronicle says that in this paragraph the plural form of the last word is significant. "Our nations," and not tour nation" It signifies that in the mind of the man whom the people still revere as the foremost of American statesmen there had arisen seventy-two years ago the conception which Secretary Olney has crystalized into the phrase, 'In this hemisphere the United States is practically sovereign. and its fiat is law" And, while speaking of Jefferson it may be suggested to Von Hoist that if really anxious to take the honor of formulation of the Monroe doctrine from Monroe he might with more justice have given it to Jefferson than to Adams Surely so erudite student of American
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
HUNTSVILLE.
Few Year Changes-Odd Fellows Elected
 Officers.

Few Year Changes-Odd Fellows Elected
 Officers.
 Huntsville. Jan. 2.-(Special)-Th new year was ushered in brightly-and charmingly for this locality, and num- Der of business changes will mark the beginning. The wholesale grocery firm of billiard & Lyle dissoves Dillard leav- ing and J. H. Lyle continuing the busi- ness. F. l.. Eberhard sells out his shoe store to David Vorenburg who moves here from Gurley, and Izzie Vorenburg comes from Gurley and will occupy a store in the Baker block with general merchandise. B. J. Miller comes from Winchester Tenn, and opens up large fancy grocery store in the Holding block, on the east side of the public square, formerly occupied by Vaught & Son as Racket store, who retire. A new drug store will open up in the store on same side formerly occupied by ScruggS & Son, who move to Commercial row. west side of the square. The 10-cent Racket store will move from the Commercial Row and go to the stand now occupied by Ralph Mitchell. who moves to Jeffer- son street, now occupied by E. Bliss. Bliss retires from business. Charles C. Anderson will open up new drug store in the Huntsville block where George Halsy has had confectionery store and eating stand.
 Huntsville Lodge No. 152, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. held a meeting last night and elected the following off cers for the ensuing term of six months: J. R. Wynn, noble grand R. M. Fletcher, Jr, vice grand; J. c. Jones, secretary; J. D. Humphrey, treasurer. J. c. Jones was chosen representative to the grand lodge convention. that conyenes in Jas per, Ala, next May. s. M. Stewart. H. B. Grubbs and J. D. Humphrey were elected trustees. The big hearted R.. P Whitman invited all the members and officers tO elegant that ad been prepared at the restaurant of J. R. Stegall The above lodge is known as a junior lodge, and though only six months old. 1t has started out with large and growing membership. and bright future is already assured its loyal mem- bership
 The Huntsville Hotel bar has been bought by w. E Everett who has taken charge and will make it a metropolitan establishment in all it's lines.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
189e THE STATE HERALD. 1596
Subscription Price of the Daily Reduced to
 Six ($o) Dollars Per Annum.

Subscription Price ot the Dally Reduceu to
 Six ($o) Dollars Per Annum
 The State Herald management, appre- ciating the very liberal encouragement extended to the paper by the people of Alabama and other states, and especially grateful to the business men of Birming- ham for their very liberal support during this season, hereby announces a reduce ton of the subscription price of the Daily State Herald for 1896 to six $6) dollars per annum, delivered free by mail or by carrier.
 Thus the State Herald becomes the only daily morning newspaper in Ala bama which meets the demand of mod ern journalism, placing itself in easy reach of every reading man, woman and child in the state.
 This reduction in subscription price does not mean a decline in the general excellence of the State Herald. It is the purpose of the management to steadily improve the paper in every department and make it invaluable as a daily visitor 
 In announcing this reduction the State Herald, which already enjoys the largest circulation of any newspaper in Alaba- ma, confidently expects large increase in it's number of readers, at home and abroad, because we realize that Ala bamians are an appreciative people, who always respond literally to the invitation of enterprise and progress.
 This reduction in price carries with it the necessity for a strictly cash system in the subscription department. There fore our patrons will be expected to pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or an- nually in advance, and will not become offended when cut from the list for deln- quency.
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald, per month. .,....$ 30 Daily State Herald. per quarter..-... 1 30 Daily State Herald per annum..... % Sunday State Herald alone, per an-
 num...... .......... ............. 00 Weekly State Herald, per annum.... 1 % Remittances can be made by express, postof1ice money order or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange. Address,
 THE STATE HERALD,
 Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
DEATH BY ACCIDENT.
Stephen Sullivan Fatally Injured by Run
 away Horse

Stephen Sullivan of Pratt City, aged e3. died at a late hour Wednesday night as the result of an accident. He was walking along the street, when a runa- zray horse, attached to a wagon, ran against him. The old man was knocked down and stepped upon by the horse and run over by the wheels of the wagon.
 The severe shock rendered him uncon- scious. and he lay in the Street for some time before being found by anyone. When his condition was discovered he was removed to his house, where every attention possible was shown him. Dr.. Brown was called in, but could do noth- ing for the injured man, who died few hours later.
 The funeral will take place from St. Paul's Catholic church at 1915 a. m. to- day with high mass of requiem, Father .O'Reiley officiating. The interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 All members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians are requested to attend the funeral. A son of deceased is president of the state Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
1T NEEDS ATTENTION.
Fourth Alley, on Nineteenth Street. in Bad
 Condition.

Almost within a stones throw of the city hall, where the sanitary inspector has an office, is Fourth alley. For long while residents living in the neighbor- hood and pedestrians who pass there dai- ly have been annoyed with the mouth of the alley on Nineteenth street. There is a leak evidently in one of the water mains near by, and water course is made across the pavement into the gut ter One must cross this or walk into the street. In very cold weather the water freezes and, owing to the slope of the walk. quite a dangerous place is offered pedestrians.
 There are many complaints from the people who are affected by the alley.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
OFFICERS FIGHT.
A Lively Encounter Between Two United States
 Officers

Deputy Marshal J. w. Barker and Deputy Collector J. R. Caldwell had fight in Annston on the 31st instant. The latter is quite seriously hurt
 A State Herald reporter was given the following account of the affair."
 On the evening of the Saturday before the 31st instant the two officials went on raid in Cleburne county. They had been drinking it is said and one of them applied a bitter epithet to the other. A personal encounter was avoided, howev- CT, until the 31st instant. On that day Caldwell went to the United States court, where Barker was in attendance, and called him out of the room. The two men were alone. Caldwell, it is said took up the matter of their former difference, and hot words were passed. Caldwell drew revolver from his pocket, but Barker wrenched it from his grasp and clubbed Caldwell severely on the head with the weapon. Friends, attracted by the noise, ran to the hall and separated the fighters The affair was kept out of the papers by some means, but the se- rious development of Caldwell's wounds has since given general publicity to the fight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
CHOCCOLOCCO.
Christmas Over Postoffice Moved-Solid
 for Johnston.

Christmas Over Postofice Moved-SoIid
 for Johnston.
 Choccolocco, Jan. 2.-(Special.) .)-The Xmas holidays have passed and the new year has come. Christmas was spent in our town by having turkey dinners. etc. The Baptist Sunday school had a nice Christmas tree. The Union Sunday school had concert and Santa Claus, who gave nice presents to all the children.
 MT. Mallery of Arkansas spent the holt days with his sister, Mrs, Dr Davis. who, by the way, will move 70 Anniston soon. The posl office has been moved into Messrs. Scarborough & Scarbrough's store
 Messrs. Dowing & Morris gin caught
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Attention.

Commissioned officers Companies C, c, H, K and L. Second infantry. Alabama state troops meet at Rifles armory Sat urday night at 8 o'clock sharp. By order of COLONEL CLARK.
 T. o. SMITH, Adjutant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

May Yohe's husband. Lord Hope, has been discharged from bankruptcy on the payment of 10 shillings on the pound, his debts reaching the very neat figure of over $3 GOO. 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
To Cl1ra A Cold in

To Cure Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Henry Willard. the railroad magnate, has given a large fund for the State Uni versity of Oregon, made liberal donations to the University of Washington, en- dowed hospital in his native town, and spent great deal of money on industrial art schools in Rhenish Bavaria.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Count Dante Serego Alighleri. mayor of Venice, who died in office recently, was a descendant of the poet in the female line The male line became extinct in 1547 with the poets son, Piero di Dante but a daughter married Count Serego of Verona, a family that is now very wealthy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

St. Georges Methodist Episcopal church, Philadelphia, has just celebrated it's 126th anniversary Francis Asbury, the first Methodist bishop in the United States, was it's pastor in 1790,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Ex-Mayor and Mrs. Gilroy of New York and n party of friends went into the Chinese quarter of New York recent ly and had a regular Chinese dinner with a menu consisting of six courses. as fol- lows: Yen wu (brd's nest soup), lychee hu (chicken stuffed with nuts). shu aup (roast duclO, moh yu (cuttle fish), sha lee (preserved pears), San Chin St tea).
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Ernest Charles Kotzebue. the new Rus sian minister to the United States is a cousin of Prince Cantacuzene, and, like many members of the Russian diplomatic service, is of German origin. His family is one of prominence in the Baltic prov ince of Russia. His grandfather was fla nous Russian naval officer, and Mir Kot- Zebue himself was in the naval service for two or three years. While cruising in the Levant MT. kotzebue met the lady who is now his wife. She was the daugh- ter of the Russian consul at port in Egypt.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Lady Eastlake's letters and journal, just published, are full of racy reading. Here is one little tit-bit: "A lady was telling me yesterday that she had met Herbert Bismarck at the Duke of Vest minister's, and never came across more conceited prig. I should like to toss Her bert Bismarck and Herbert Gladstone in one blanket and their papas in another I must not venture to say any more, or will shock even you"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

A proud republican pap and his 1S- year-old boy called on the speaker, and the youngster, for the want of something better to say piped out: MT. Maine Reed. we have all of your books In our library, and think your Scalp Hunters is fine" MT. Reed explained that he was not the celebrated Capt. Mayne Reed, and the boy looked very much disap- Dontei
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

fire yesterday, but by prompt action the fire was extinguished.
 We in this county will send solid dele gation for Johnston, and if an independ- ent is elected it will be caused by the goldbugs, as it was in Kentucky.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

Alfred de Rothschild wears the most gorgeous cuff links. His cuffs, instead of fastening under the arm, fasten d- rectly over the back of the hand with double links consisting of two big pearls. one black, the other white, surrounded by diamonds of large size. MT. de Roths- child wears like the Prince of Wales, a heavy gold cable bracelet that occa- sionally is much in evidence.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

The amount of railroad construction in the United States in any given year is an important factor in the total of the business activity of the year. Railroad construction means employment alike to labor and capital and increase in subse- quent production and development. The new railroad construction for 1895 Is placed at 1928 miles, the lowest onerecord. In 1894, which held the undesirable rec ord up to date, the total was 1700 miles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08
a Philanthropist's Philosophy.

We reprint an interesting article on
tbe first page of the Register this
week, called GA Philanthropist.s Fhl-
losophy," giving some OF the views OF
Charles Broadway Rouss on religious
beliefs. Mr.. Rouss is one OF the few
men who practices better than he
nreaches. a few months ago the
writer visited the merchant prince in
his great store on Broadway and had
a pleasant chat with him on some of
The subjects named in Mr.. Avirett's
article. In response to question as
to his health. Mr.. Rouss said simply
that he was almost totally blind-just
awaiting the entire closing of the shut
tiers through which but the dimmest
ray of light now struggled. BE spoke
with q pathetic patience that was
touching, and which in processing
christian would have passed for an
almost sublime resignation. An in
vitation to dine with MIN was also ex-
tended cordially and pressinglv to a
minister of the gospel, and Mr.. Rouss
said then that while he did not believe
in those things of religion which can
be seen by the christian, even, only
with the eye of faith, at the same
time he respected the vie VS. of those
who did believe, and no word of his
would offend any from whom he diff
fered. He spoke of the unknown
mysteries of life and of death in a
wistful way, and it was not hard to
imagine that his yearning for ''more
light" was greater concerning spirit
ual things than natural.
The law of love that Mr.. Rouss
breaches he practices. Whether it be
the tender, unfailing affection for a
son who has passed away and pene-
trated the great mysteries ;-the prince
ly munificence in memory of a ''iost
cause" the helpful and generous re-
membranes of oldfriends ;the kindly
courtesies to passing acquaint ances /;
the patriotic regard for his old boy
hood home ;the liberal benefactions to
men in want or institutions in need
in all these things he is more than the
ph ilanthropist. He is not christian,
he does not wish to be called chris
tian. We do not know what to call
him. We do not know what the I'M
known future has in store for one who
breaches so well and yet who practic-
es better than he breaches. And al
though we do not know, yet we can
not believe that such man can sim
ply live and die and that that ends all.
"More light" for Charles Broadway
Rouss -"m ore light" for all of us !
Shepherdstotcn Register
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
blood or constitutional disease, aud in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quacll
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years, aud
is regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with the bes;
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testi-
inonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08
To Ex-confederates.

The attention of ex-Confederates,
especially those who may have served
in the navy, is respectful lily called to
the following circular, received by
Rev. DR.. A. C. Hopkins, Commander
of John W. Rowan Camp, G. ". of
this place:
OFFICE OF NAVAL WAR RECORDS,
NAVY DEPARTMENT
Washington, D. c., Nov. IS, 1896.
Dear Sir:
This office is now engaged in collecting,
and publishing the records of the
Union and Confederate navieS during the war.
Tht archives of the Confederate navy were
in great part scattered at the close of the
war, and its history can only be made up from
such papers as may still remain in the posses
sion of individual officers. their families,
Confederate camps, or historical associations.
II is in the higest degree desirable that these
papers should. as far as possible. be trans-
mitted to this office to be embodied in the work
now being published.
In justice 10 the actors themselves in the
great struggle it is important that each should
be accorded his proper place in its history, /
therefore ask of all individuals, camps, and
associations, If they have in their possession
letters, reports or official documents OF any
kind whatever relating TO Confederate naval
operations, whether of press-eopies, letter
books, Journals. log-books, or other mem
oranda. they will kindly inform me or
transmit them to me at the above address,
and that they will assist me in getting infor-
nation or documents from others. The ex-
pense of transmission will be borne by the De-
partment, and all papers. after having been
copied, will be returned TO the owner If he SO
desires.
1t is hoped that all will give their hearty
cooperation in securing the fullest and most
accurate record possible
Sincerely yours.
H B. LITTLEPAGE,
CT c. s. Navy,
OF the Office of Naval War Records.
Comdr. A. Z. Hopkins,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08

a Roanoke special to Baltimore
Sun announces that the office of chief
engineer of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. held by w. w. Coe, has
been abolished. Mr.. Coe stands
eminent in his profession, and it is
likely his services will soon be in
demand in some other direction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08

President Mccain, in his very
satisfactory report to the stockhoId.
ers OF the Shenandoah Valley Agri-
cultural Society, says:
OF course this gratifying condition
of things could not have been attained
without the assistance of our ever
kind friend, Chss. 3. Rouss, Esq.
am happy to be informed that his
visit to our fair was a source of
pleasure TO him, and that he appre-
ciated the inadequate but sincere
efforts of our society and his other
friends to do him. honor. In this
connection 1 desire to call your at
tention to the fact that while we have
been his beneficiaries to the extent
of thousands of dollars, he does not
own share of our stock; and l
suggest that it would be only proper
tribute TO him if you would make him
an active stakeholder by voting him
several shares of the uusotd stock of
the society.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-08

A stir was created among sound
money Democrats at Kansas City,
Mo-, by the reading of letter from
Hon. d. R. Francis, Secretary of the
Interior, at banquet held in cele-
bration of the defeat of free silver.
After referring to the result of the
election and stating that in his opin-
ion it settled the financial question
at least until the existing standard
shall have been given a fair and
thorough trial, Secretary Francis
said:
while 1 agree with the advocates
of sound money in the fight recently
made, there are many principles
advocated by some of those who have
been advocates of that cause to
which cannot subscribe. If some
legislation is not enacted to check
the growing influence of wealth and
circumscribe the powers of trusts
and monopolies, there will be an
uprising of the people before the
century closes which will endanger
our institutions.