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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
WILL THEY FUSEP

The democrats of Alabama are indif- ferent as to the question of fusion, which agitates the ranks of the enemy. The populists are for free silver. The repub- lcans are for gold monometallism. They do not agree upon single principle. If they fuse it will be simply to divide the offices, but 1t happens that the mass of populists and of republicans cannot hope to get offices and hence they will not forsake their principles to give a few salaries to unsavory politicians. If they fuse there will be large additions to the ranks of the democracy. If they do not fuse neither faction can expect to win.
 The New Orleans Times-Democrat, speaking of the situation in Louisiana, puts the case so well that it's views will be interesting to the people of this state. It says:
 .'The mistake of the fusionists in the other southern states and particularly in Louisiana, is in believing that what is possible in North Carolina is possible here. In that state the republicans and populists are fully in accord on the finan- cial question and on other important issues. Here there is no bond of union, but they are arrayed on opposing sides of every great question, and are in active hostility to each other. A pretense Is made of union on the suffrage amend ment but this is by no means genuine. A majority of the nationals have declap ed in favor of the suffrage amendment, and will drop their ballots in the box for 1t on election day. AS for the populists, while they pretend to oppose the amend ment, 1t is a notorious fact that they would be only too glad to get rid of the negro in politics, and that if they can do so they will seize the opportunity. They h rla a a O majority of the votes in the white par ishes of north Louisiana, and that they are swamped by the negro votes of the river parishes, which the democrats poll against them. If they believe in this claim it is to their interest to disfranchse the negro and we feel confident that they will vote that way, whatever pre- tense they may make to the contrary in orderto facilitate fusion.
 Thus we see that there is no union on the only issue upon which the several parties pretend to be united. There is not an idea in common. not a principle that they advocate. As a matter of fact, the three parties which propose to act
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
RAILWAY NEWS AND GOSSIP

Vice-President St. John of the Seaboard Air Line has appointed Capt V. F. Me- Bee general superintendent of that sys- tenn, with headquarters at Portsmouth, Va. Captain McBee was formerly super intendent of the Western Carolina divis- ion of the Richmond and Danville rail- road, and is said to be good railroad man. He has been in the business number of years.
 Chattanooga Southern's New Cars
 The shops of the Chattanooga South ern, located in Chattanooga. have just turned out twenty new flat cars for that road. In speaking of the new cars, Chief Engineer Wallace said:
 ''The cars have been built expressly for the wood business of the road. We haul considerable wood for the Gordon Chemical company, which has a factory at Round Mountain, on our line. The company has about thirty new kilns. which are used in converting the wood into charcoal. In the process alcohol and other products are extracted and util- ized by the company. To convey this stuff 1t is necessary for us to have spe-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30

cial kind of flat car for the purpose. and the ones turned out of the shops ard to be used in this work.
 We have several thousand cords of this wood to haul to the works and as soon as the necess ary cars can be put to work we will commence hauling it."
 Receivers Ordered to Pay Up.
 United States Circuit Judge H. IT. Lurton yesterday ordered a decree en- tered in the case of Samuel Thomas vs. the Memphis and Charleston railroad. pending at Memphis. The order was to the receivers of the road to pay the $16O,- 900 interest past due on the four series of bonds issued by the railway. The in- terest was due in January, 1894, and upon statements of attorneys for the road, F. P. Poston of Memphis and W. A. Hefder- son of Knoxville, the decree was ordered entered. This large amount is to be paid out of the surplus earnings of the road on hand. The four series of bonds ag-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30

It is a matter of political history in Alabama that Captain Johnston devel- oped more strength in his race for gov ernor in 1890 than any one of the other gentlemen who were candidates before that convention except Kolb. In that convention Captain Johnston received IT votes. In 1894, when he was again a can didate for governor, there were 234 dele gates for him, just twice as many as he received in his first race. Yet in face of these facts, it was stated by a distin- guished speaker at the Clarke meeting Monday night that Captain Johnston proved to be weaker in his second race than in his first. In 1890 the captain re- ceived IF votes; in 1894 he just doubled that, getting 234. In 1896 he will just about double that, getting 46S of thespps- sible 504
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
PRELIMINARY HEARING OF SAM HAWKINS

Hawkins. colored, charged with the mur- der of Tom Byars, colored, at Woodward mines January F last, took place before Justice Charles J. Martin yesterday, and resulted in his being bound over for manslaughter in the first degree in bond of $500, which will be given, it is said, to await the action of the next grand jury. The case was hard fought. Assistant Solicitor Hugh Morrow repre- scented the state, and the defendant was defended by Lawyer Richard H. Fries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
THE BANANA TRADE.

The growth of the fruit trade, and es- pecially the banana trade, has become of vast importance to our seaport Mo bile. The New Orleans Times-Democrat says:
 "The returns of Bennett, Walsh & Go. of the fruit business for 1895. and of the importation of bananas. which constf- tute the principal item of tropical fruits we import, shows that while Mobile has gained very considerably in this trade during the year, New Orleans still stands at the head of the list as follows:
 Importation of bananas in 1895:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
HARD LIN ES.

The Mobile News, a journal claiming by far the largest circulation of any newspaper in that city. is opposed to the nomination of Hon. R. H. Clarke, and favors, as matter of policy the nomina- tion of Hon. Joseph F. Johnston for gov ernor It says:
 "It is very funny that R. H. Clarke should open up his gubernatorial cam paign in Jefferson, Johnston's home county. Well. from the way things look in this section, it will be hard lines for Hon. R. H. Clarke to carry this, his own county. and maybe he will not do it."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
TO JAMAICA.
Special Excursion From Port Tampa to Ja-
 maca Island by the Plant Steamship Lines,

Owing to the success and popularity of former excursions from this country to Jamaica island the Plant Steamship lines will run series of these excur- sions, leaving Port Tampa January F and 31, February IA and 2s, March 1S and 27 Each trip will consume six days. al lowing twenty-four hours on the island. Tickets will be good, however, to return on any ship up to and including April g. One of the Plant Steamship company's finest steamers will perform this service, and the trip will be a most enjoyable one in every particular. Full information will be furnished upon application to
 w. V. LIFSEY,
 Division Passenger Agent,
 1-2-tf Montgomery. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE

is the news of our closing-out sale of the stock of china, lamps, sil- verware glassware tinware, etc., ever put on this market at cost. Our store is crowded every day, but you can be waited on. See our announcement on the fifth page of this paper.
 ALEXANDER-SAWY CO,
 1918 Second Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30


 "It will be seen from this that the peo- pie of the United States have not lost their taste for bananas. It will also be seen that Mobile has grown to be the third port in the matter of fruit impor- tations. Of the Mobile importations 1,- 5S0,0O punches of bananas, or, three fifths of the total. were imported by houses which formerly did their business through New Orleans, but which moved hence because of the unfavorabe port charges. With proper facilities and req sonable rates here, New Orleans would be today importing 6,66S,1 punches of bananas, or nearly one-half of all those consumed in this country.
 "The principal sources of importation
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures all Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage and all throat and lung diseases. Ele- gant, reliable.
 25 cents at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
I0II First Avenate.

gregate about $5,000,000 The railroad is operated under the orders of this court Nashville Sun.
 Personal and General
 Train Master Mcclure of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham road is able to be about again, after an illness of several weeks
 The new passenger locomotives on the Louisville and Nashville are beauties. The South and North division has re- gently received several new engines
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
Bunches.

"The bananas imported to New York and other eastern ports come mainly from Jamaica and other West Indian islands; those received at the gulf ports mainly from Central and South Amer tca
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
LEMON. ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

For Biliousness, Constipation, Malaria, Colds and the Grip.
 For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous Headaches.
 For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heart Diseases, take Lemon Elixir Ladies, for natural and thorough or ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozleys Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of Lemons com bined with other vegetable liver tonics and cathartics. soc and $1 bottles at druggists.
 Prepared only by Dr. H. Mezley. At lanta, Ga.
 A Prominent Minister Writes. After ten years of great suffering from indigestion, with great nervous prostra- ton, bliousness, disordered kidneys and constipation, I have been cured by Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir and am now a well man.
 REV. c. c. DAVIS,
 Eld. M. D. Church South.
 No. 28 Tatnall St.. Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30

Sufferers from catarrh should seek re- lief which many have found in Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-30
Book Owners

Should know that the WERNICKE SYSTEM BOOK CASES combine every feature necessary in perfect book case. It is, at once, new, unique, original, simple, practical, convenient, elegant and elastic. Briefly, a Wer- nicke book case consists of a greater pr less number of independent inter-
 locking crates or boxes, with noiseless, dust-proof doors, assembled together. producing com )lete and artistic piece of furniture, bearing no external evidence of its or sectional features.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
r.r.rnoa1 Cottos Ml.,tst.

Liverpool June 22-12:gO p. m.--Cotton
was in fair demand and prices unchanged;
American middling. 1S-S2d;. sales, 10000
speculation and export, 1900 bales; receipts,
400 bales, all American. Futures. opened
quiet; demand moderate. June, 3 57-64d;
June and July, 56-e4d; July and August,
55-64d; August and September. 9 52-64Q
53-64d; September and October, 3 47-64Q
4S-54d; October and November, 3 44-64@
45-6id: November and December. s-64d !;
December and January. 3 43-64I3 42-64d !;
February and March, 9 45-6id; March
and April, 46-64d. Futures were quiet at
the decline.
Liverpool, June 22.-I p. m.--Cotton fu-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
Chicago Change.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 22-Wheat displayed
very little recuperative power today, hold
ers finding the matter of selling rather q
dspiritfng question. The demand was
neither forcefnl nor urgent, and had it not
been for the buying of the shorts prices
would doubtless have suffered more than
they did. September wheat opened at 577s
@5SAc, sold between 5SA05S3s and 57asc,
closing at 57lsc, 11sc under Saturday. Cash
wheat was weak and 1c per bushe1 lower.
Corn-There was nothing in the situation
of this market to impart either strength or
activity. The leadership of wheat was fol-
lowed, which fact of course argued weak
ness and the trade of a slow and Indifferent
sort. September corn opened at 2e1sc, sold
between 291s429A and 2S7sGp29c, closing at
29c, Nc under Saturday. Cash corn was
easy and &c per bushel lower
Oats-Nothing of an extraordinary char
acter in the trade in this grain was noted
today. But slight interest was taken spec
ulatively, and alterations in quotations
came through the frmness weakness
conveyed by wheat. September oats closed
quiet and &c lower than Saturday. Cash
oats were easy and hc lower.
ProvisonS-Hogs in abundance arrived at
the yards this morning, and conditions at
that place were reported weak, verging on
decentralization. This could have but one
effect on products and naturally prices
weakened and declined. Business was not
exceedingly active. however, and the seS-
sion was at best an ordinary one. Septem-
Der pork and ribs each closed sc lower and
September lard 5d712c lower.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
rfioIas Innapin Oh HIChaatI / omest CIosin o.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
Naval Stores.

Charleston, S. c., June. 22.-Rosin was
firm A. B., c., D., E., $1.35; F., $40; G.,
SIS; H., $1.50; l., s1.55; K.s s1.6O; NJ, s1:7O;
$500.
Turpentine market was firm at 23c.
Savannah, Ga, June ,22.-Turpentine was
firm at 231kc; sales, 1900 casks; receipts, 1916
casks.
Rosn was firm and unchanged; sales,
1000 barrels; receipts, 2511 barrels
Wilmington, N. C., June s22.-Rosin was
firm; strained, $1.321s; good strained, $1371s.
Turpentine was firm; machine, 23lsc; ir-
regular 22lsc. Crude turpentlne was quiet;
hard, ST. 3O soft $1.70; virgin, $1.S0.
Tar was firm at $1.15.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
alabama Christian Advocata

alabama Christian Advocate1
Inc southern Medical Dlspensary ia
the leading institution of it's kind In Bir-
mingham and has been instrumental In
erecting the cure of many serious ca ses
and thus carrying healing and happiness
to many homes DR.. o. T. Dozier. head
of the Southern Medical Dispensary
gives his entire time and personal super.
vision TO the WORK, and brings to bear d
careful medical training in the best col.
leges of the land and long and vaIua-
Bile experience in the treatment of special
diseases. His professional standing Is
unimpeachable and his character as q
gentleman and citizen Is above reproa CHI
tWinona, Miss, Times)
DR.. Dozler is specialist of great repu-
tation and has been unusually successful
IN his practice. He never undertakes a
I case unless reasonably sure of a cure He
Is high-toned gentleman and can be con-
suited with the utmost confidence.
ATLANTA constitutional
DR.. o. T. Dozier, the head Of the South
ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham.
Ala, Is specialist Of nearly twenty
years experience In the treatment OF
chronic, nervous and private diseases and
his uniform success has given him a lead
Ing position in the medical profession In
that city.
Sunday Morning Star)
Dr. Dozier's success has been simply
| marvellous and has elected the most en-
thusiastic words of praise and gratitude
from the dispensary's many patrons from
all over the state.
Sumter County SUM-
DIR. Doziers reputation as n specialist
has overstepped the bounds of Alabama
and he is known all over the south
(Anniston Hot Blast.)
Among the most noted and successful
specialists in this country are Dr. Dozier
& Co. They have extended their business
from year to year and the patronage
given to them in the several surrounding
states Is most gratifying. DR.. Dozier
is heightened. polished. Christian gen.
tleman and has many warm personal
friends in Admission who knew him years
ago when practicing in Rome. On.
Peoples Weekly Tribune)
AS a specialist DIR. Dozier Is unexcelled
by any living physician. His reputation
at home and abroad Is such that physi-
clans In this city and from a distance
frequently send him patients that they
are unable to cure, and he never fails to
| effect a cure All Birmingham is proud
| and honored to have such a distinguished
| man as citizen
DR.. Dozier Is Georgian by birth, q
| heightened, cultured Christian gentle
man. strictly honest In all his dealings
and financially responsible for all his
contracts.
DIR. Dozier &c Co.,
p. o. Box H. Birmingham. Ala:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
General Cotton Markets.
SUMS Cotton Review.

New York, June 22-The SUMS cotton re-
view says: Cotton dropped to points on
on August, bat regained the lost ground and
advanced | to points, Before the close,
however, there was another reaction, which
left most months L to points lower, with
the tone steady and sales 132,9Oo bales.
Today's features: There was practically
no rain in Texas and If the dry weather in
that state continues much longer 1t may
prove OF decided interest to the cotton trade
in two hemispheres. Too much rain Is re-
ported in Mississippi. moreover, and the
cool nights in that state are, not eneficial
for the crop. In parts of Alabama, also,
there has been. too much, rain, The corn
crop in, Texas is said to have been nearly
ruined by the drought and the cotton crop
in that state is under the circumstances
considered well worth watching.
Mr.. II. M. Neill of New Orleans, who is
here, is quoted as saying that the rainfall
thus far this season in Texas is 6 inches
In some parts Of that state the drought is
said to be the worst in many years. The
exports of cotton are far ahead of the re-
ceipts. The demand for cotton goods is also
said to be better than recently. Still prices
declined. Stocks and grain were both lower
and may have had some influence on cotton.
Politics may have had something to do with
the depression in Liverpool in sympathy
with the decline in the London stock mar
least interesting and the Transyaal and
Creton questions seem to be disturbing
Europe more or less. Moreover, fears are
expressed by some business men that there
may be an alliance between the free silver
party and the democrats. At any rate the
business world would breath more freely If
it were known that the democratic conven-
ton at Chicago would adopt gold plank.
The decline in cotton, however whatever
the adverse influences, was slight, although
have sold considerable August, September
and October of late Seine of the German
Feature was the depression in Liverpool,
but this was so far offset by the Texas
drought that the recession here was slight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

Cincinnati, o., June 22.-Flour was quiet
and easy; winter patent, sS.5OaS.SO; spring
Wheat was quiet; No. red, on track, 6SQ
63lsc. t.,
oats were quiet and steady; No. mixed
track, 191aq2012c.
Pork was easy and firm; mess, $3.50; clear
mess $685. family, 1915.
Lard was steady and in fair demand;
steam leaf, s4.6214; kettle, 1922, s,ro.
Bacon was quiet-1oose shoulders, $A50,
short rib Sides $4.25; short clear Sides $3.50;
bellies, $500 -.
Dry sailed meats were firm and quiet
Loose shoulders, $3.S71a; short ribs, $500;
short clear sides, S425; bellies, $3.50; boxed
meats Ac more.
Whisky was quiet and steady at $1.2.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.

New York, June 22.-(Special.)-It is still a
waiting market. Liverpool lost most of
what she gained Saturday and our marke t
opened lower, August selling on the call at
7.25. There being no further rain reported
from Texas, some of the timid shorts began
to cover and quickly ran August up to 735,
but as threatening weather was reported
from the southwest there was plenty of
cotton offering at the advance and August
quickly receded to 7.29. August again rallied
to T.34 and closed steady at 732 bid.
We repeat our belief that nothing serious
has happened to the crop SO far, and that
prices are likely to be lower.
RIORDAN G. co.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

Groceries and Provisions.
Bacon strips S5.75
Bulk meats, $l.5OQ4 62l6; plates, 1915; clear
sides, S4.25.
Hams 4-pouna average. 91l to 10isc.
Grits, per sack, $780,
Cheese, ~ to lie.
Flour-Best patent, $415; straight grade,
$685..
Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight.
65c per sack.
,Salt-150 pounds, Virginia, white sacks.
zoe; jute sacks, Csc.
Syrup-Fancy, new crop. soc; other grades.
Is to pc.
Lard-Fancy leaf, SC; refined tierces, 4ac;
smaller packages the usual differences.
Sugar-Granulated, 495c; cut-loaf, 6Ac;
fancy yellow clarified, csc.
Green coffee, 1919 to zoe; Arbucldes, SIS. CO.
Fruits and Produce.
Cabbages-Home grown 1Q1Ac.
Lemons-$2. 75G1350 per box.
OnionS-Per pound, 115c.
Irish potatoes-New crop, s2.25 STRAIGHT
per barrel
Vinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon
Butter-Country 121aQ20c per pound;
choice creamery. 22hc.
EGGS 10l2c per dozen.
Poultry-I-arge friers, 15c; small to me-
dunn, 6Q10c; cocks, 15c; hens, zoe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
New York Cotton Market.

New York, June 22-Cotton was steady;
middling gulf, 77sc: middling upIands, 75sc;
gross receipts, 1888 bales; exports to Great
bales; exports to the continent, 2050 bales
orwarded, 1876 bales sales, 2122 bales; spin
ners, 500 bales; stock, 1908 bales
Total today: Net receipts 1866 bales; ex-
ports to Great Britain, 1928 bales; exports to
France, 500 bales; exports to the continent,
2G52 bales; stock, 265,9Si bales
Total so far this week: Net receipts, 1856
bales; exports to Great Britain. 1863 balesi
exports to France, 500 bales; exports to the
continent 2052 bales.
Total since September /: Net receipts.
5128 26e bales; exports to Great Britain,
2.177S70 bales; exports to France, 461 ,352
bales.
New York, June 22.--Cotton futures closed
steady; sales. 800 bales. June, III; July
T. %; August 1872; September, 6.76M6.T; Octo-
Der 6.7G@677; November, GIG; December,
6.79; January, 6.S4; February, $50; March,
6.93.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
New Orleans.

New. Orleans, June 22.-Sugar was steady ,i,
open kettle, according to grade. 3d3 7-l6c;
white, 41444 7-16c; yellow, S3sq4lsc; seconds
2 7-1613sc. "a
Refined sugar was strong; powdered, 53sc;
cut loaf,5 5-16c; standard granulated, 4lO-l6c;
confectoners A, 13-16c. -
Molasses were duh; centrifugal, according
Rice was quiet; prime, 4A@4lkc; fair 2a@
FL F1our"Patents, $S.6Oa3.7O; extra fancy,
So. 4D0l3.50.
ed, 4Oc; yellow, 41@42c.
Oats-No. 2 western, &c; choice, &c.
Hay3Prime, $14OOQ17Oo; choice. $500.
Pork, SS.e0@S.25. --,,o-,,
Dry sailed meats--Shoulders, $4.25@4371a;
long clear, short clear and short rib sides,
$4.121a6D4.25.
Bacon-Shoulders, $500; long. clear, nomi,
nall short clear $4.6212; short rib sides, So.lz1a
Lar Lard-Compound, s4OOG4121A; pure, s4.621!
$500
Hams SO. 00110.0O.
Coffee-Rio, fair, 163ic; good ordinary, l5c
common, 1890; Mexican, good, lsAc; 1alr
Cotton seed oil-strictly prime, crude, II
bulk 17019c; strictly prime crude, in bar
rels, 20q2O12c. Refined, 24Q25c.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

lures closed steady. June, 3 55-6id5 56-eia
June and July, 3 5i-6id; July and August
53-G4d buyers; August and September
3 50-Gia3 51-6ld buyers; September and oeto,
Der 3 44-64G3 45-64d buyers; october and
November, 9 41-6443 42-6ld November and
December. 3 40-64d3 41-64d buyers; December
and January, 40-6Id3 4l-64d; January and
February. 41-64d; February and March
3 42-54d sellers; March and April, 45-Oid sci
lerS,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

Union Stock Yards, ILL.,, June z2.-Cattle-
Receipts, 1900; market strong and lie
higher: common to extra steers, $350ll4. SO;
stockers and feeders, $2.70@3.s5; COWS and
bulls s1.25l3.25; Texans, $2.0Oal3.75.
Hogs-Receipts, 52.0e0;, market weak and
50l10c lower; heavy packing and shipping
lots, $2956o320; common to choice mixed,
$3.O0aS35; choice assorted, SO. 40Q3.45; light,
$3.2Oa3 50; pigs, $2.70al350.
10615c lower; Inferior to choice, S2.0044.25;
lambs, $2.55Q6.40.