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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
SHOULD AROUSE ACTION.

r. b. Conner addresses a very pertinent
letter to the Alabama railroad commits
sion in Sundays papers which should ar
rouse the action of the commission I'M
lescs it is Intentionally deaf to the in
terests of Alabama and her people. The
sooner the commission discovers that it
is paid for something more than making
free excursions in palace cars over Ala
bama at the expense of her tax payers
the better it will be for all concerned
and especially the members of the COM
mission.-Talladeg Reporter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

If there are many and valid reasons
why we should have a constitutional con-
vention and no good and valid reason
why we should not have such conven-
tion, and this seems to be the case, then
we think it safe to predict that the peo-
pie are pretty nearly unanimous in its
faNNr.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
HIGH JACKSON HOPEFUL.

The commercial agencies report busi-
ness improving in every section of the
country. We haven't enough "confi-
dence" in High Jackson just now to
make things hum. But we are hopeful,
although oar faith is little weak
Seottsboro Citizen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
FORGING TO THE FRONT.

The birmingham State Herald is now
the official organ of Alabama, it having
been awarded the contract to print the
general laws passed by the general as
sembly. The State Herald is forging to
the front rapidly. Rountree Wilson and
Greer are determined to make their pa
per enc of the leading journals of the
south.-Scottsboro Citizen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
PREDICTIONS OF REVOLUTION.

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 1S.-Advices from
Chile are that the political situation is
still strained, and that predictions of
revolution are openly made unless Presi-
dent Errazuriz agrees to reforms de-
manded by the liberals. The chamber
of deputies is stiff-neeked and will not
compromise, while the president is equal
ly determined to have his way and to
override the congress.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
AN ACCEPTABLE APPOINTMENT.

Governor Johnston has appointed Col
l.. V. Clarke, of the Second regiment
brigadier general of the state troops. This
Is an excellent appointment which will
give general satisfaction to the state
military, as Colonel Clarke is acknowl-
edged to be one of the finest officers in
the state service. Colonel Clarke is bet
ter half Selmian. his charming wife be-
iag native of this city, and his host of
friends here congra tulate him on his well
deserved preferment.-Selma Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The members of the general assembly
should, during the present vacation, take
pains to ascertain the sentiment of their
constituents on the question of a consti-
tutional convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

1t appears that Governor Oates posi-
ton in the treasury matter will be sus-
tanned. 1t is a matter of congratulation
for the friends of the last administration.
-Tuskaloosa Times.
Judging from the above something has
appeared to the Times that has not
reached the public. If the Times has any
information calculated to show that the
special committee appointed by the gen.
eral assembly did not make d correct re-
port, as public journal it should give
it to the public. Such insinuations as the
above unaccompanied by facts is not just
to its readers. If Governor Oates posi-
ton is sustained the public ought to
know by whom and when.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
AN S-YEAR-OLD CHILD
Run Down by Careless Wagner and
Badly Injured

Louise, the pretty S-year-old daughter
of Mr.. Louis Brandes, was run down by
a careless wagner in charge of coal
wagon on First avenue, near Seventeenth
street, and when picked up and examined
1t was found her left limb had been laid
open almost to the bone and otherwise
injured. A physician was called and the
wounds dressed.
The negro was arrested and will be
tried before Judge Feagin this morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

For several weeks the question of
constitutional convention has been a live
question in Alabama. AS yet no reason
why we should not have such conven-
tion has been put forth.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

Unable to convince the public that Ma
Geo had not been foully murdered, it is
very probable that the Spaniards are re-
sponsible for the reports that have gain
ed circulation to the effect that Maeeo is
not dead.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

why should there be any objection to
n new constitution? The people will
choose the delegates, who will be charged
with the duty OF framing a new organic
law, and they can trust their own dele
gates to do that which is best for all the
npoTiq
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The action of the senate committee yes
terday in resolving to report favorably to
the senate the Cameron resolution rec
ognizing the independence of Cuba is a
long>step in the direction of bringing to a
head the final action of congress on the
Cuban question.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

and to question whether there be sound
ness anywhere. Incompetent or dishon-
est contracting firms have a good deal to
answer for in these matters; but that
serve Is out of the question-they are
millionaires.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

call of common humanity outside of their
own denomination. There will be no
trouble in getting up charity funds If
there is a way to dispense these funds
Systematically The public schools have
recently contributed 500 to charity and
will continue to make contributions. 1t
is best to help those who need charity
at their homes-if they are sent to a re-
formatory or house of correction, the
stigma stays with them. and they are
robbed of that self-respect which spurs
a person to self-help.
SAMARITAN
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The coming scrap between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons will be a live subject for
the newspaper reporters for the next two
months.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.

1t is more vital to the public to check
the encroachments and oppression Of mo-
nopoly than to lay tax, imposed Incl
dentally or deliberately, to benefit the
combination of American sugar refiners
What scandal there WAS in the passage
of the present GLVenue act was concern
trated around and about the sugar sched-
ule. The people viii demand a rigid ac-
counting of congress, and with respect to
tariff legislation they will insist that no
tax shall be levied to foster trusts or
promote monopolles One safe and GER
tain rule for congress 10 observe il that
of putting upon the free list every manu-
featured product, foreign competition
which Is hindered by duties.-Philadel-
phia Ledger, Ind.
The condition of business constitutes
an emergency that may well warrant the
neglect of all other legislation to forward
that which contains even the hope of
prosperity. Let the republican leaders
fashion q tariff bill a money bill or any
other bill to carry out their pledges, label
it as an emergency measure and proceed
to enact 1t. We can safely say that they
will find no obstacle in the way. The
democrats viii not support 1t, but they
will not oppose 1t to the point of OBJ
struction. AS for agitation" and ca
lamity bowling, we propose to keep il up
until one or the other of the great parties
redeems 1t pledges and restores prosper
ity, and the people Will keep it up, too
Atlanta Constitution. Dem.
This should be % business session" in
both BRANCHES of congress. There are
only ten weeks in which to transact
vast amount of necessary work, and not
a day should be wasted. The long list
OF approximation bills is alone sufficient
to absorb most of the time and energies
of the senators and representatives, if
these measures are dealt with carefully
and conscientiously. There are several
other important bills, including the Ding
passed and there is not an hour to spare
for buncombe speeches on Cuba, Armenia
or Venezuela. What the country wants
at this session is earnest, intelligent and
unfiagging labor from It's authorized rep
resentatives at Washington.-New York
Commercial Advertiser (Rep)
The first need of the government that
should be met by the present session of
congress Is an increase of revenues, and
that should be done without in any way
interfering with the general tariff revis-
ion that is expected to come under the
new administration. Congress should at
once meet the demands of the treasury
by leVying a specific tax of 1 1-2 cents
a pound on sugar and a tax of 3 cents
a pound on coffee. Such a tax would
supply the deficiency or our receipts in
meeting the expenditures, and would be
the least felt of any tax that could be
levied The return of such a tax would
be more immediate than any other, and
would reassure the country and the
world that the government has adequate
revenues for all its eXpendtures.-Phila
delphia Times (Dem.)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The holiday trade in Birmingham is
picking up rapidly the last few days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

What do you intend to do with that
picture?" asked the artists friend.
That's ere of my Disappointment was
the reply. ITS a chef d'oeuvre." "Why,
you ought to be proud of it, then" mo.
| started it as a pot boiler. But the man
VINO ordered it changed his mind and
refused to pay for it. There's nothing
COW for me to do but add it to my col
lection Of masterpieces. Washington
Star.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
THERE WE'RE THREE MEN

In the Hold Up Party, But No Arrests
Have Been Made.
The hold up of passenger train No. 35,
westbound on the Southern railroad, an
account of which appeared in yesterdays
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The small boy will please come forward
and take charge of affairs until Santa
Claus comes and goes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

a constitution framed tweny'years ago
for Alabama is a misit now.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The United Charities has funds in the
treasury, and the different district su-
perintendents in the city are still in Of
flee. All that is needed is a head. The
work is arduous, and the ladies hesitate.
1t has been suggester that an advisory
board of three men be appointed to assist
the ladies. If three such good men as DR..
j. H. Phillips, Mr.. Samuel Ullman, and
DR.. AMI Golden would serve as this
advisory board they would be of great
service At a recent ministers meeting
O. committee was appointed to see how the
United Charities could be put in work
ing order. Dr. A. b. Curry is on this
committee, and is taking an active inter-
est in the matter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

What the Initials Meant: she-Char-
lie, The engagement ring you gave me
has "E. C." engraved on it. | hope you
were never enga ged before.
He-NeVer, darling. &c. c." stands for
um-er-Well, that means-eighteen car
at.-London Tit-Bits.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

Thousands have been cured of rheuma-
tism by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Give it a
trial.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

You can't both ride on a single tick
ct" said the conductor sharply. "Oh. I
guess we kim" answered Josh, with per-
fect confidence, as he threw his arms
around his blushing companion. IF
you'll lock at this here document you'll
see that me and Martha's jest been made
one. Detroit Free Press.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

ut is donep' The man who uttered
these words wiped his dripping knife
while his eyes cleaned with triumph.
His cxultation was but natural, for sure
ly no steak had ever before been brown
ed SO artistically.--NeWY York Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

An afternoon of unusual interest was
enjoyed by the Cadmean Circle at their
meeting at the home of Mrs. A. o. Lane
on Yesterday afternoon. Rome, ancient
and modern, was discussed at length.
The descriptions of historical places by
the members who have visited Rome,
were of special interest Pictures and
curios were passed and discussed.
Under currents events, Mrs F. Y. An
derson spoke of. the pressing need OF
reformatory for youthful criminals. The
subject when dwelt upon must touch the
heart of any true mother and it is time
for women to exert their influence in be-
half of the homeless-even worse than
homeless-lttle ones in our community.
Mrs. Lane. bearing in mind that Ro-
man feast always begun with an egg and
ended with an apple, had tiny nests of
candy eggs as souvenirs and Waldorf
salad served in rosy apples accompanied
the delicious refreshments.
The circle will meet next January, the
first. with Mrs. B. L. Wyman, on Nine
tenth street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

The society young men who read the
social column of the State Herald are
always pleased to read of the personal
charms of a young lady and would be
stin more pleased if they could learn
something of her peeuniary attractions.
OF course the society reporter could not
come out in plain words and say that
Miss Rocks was worth $4,000 in her
own right'-that would be in bad form
even Dun's commercial agency is not so
gross-it uses key which discloses the
rating OF the person referred to. So the
society reporter hereafter will use key
for the benefit of the young men. We
will let the word beautiful stand for $10,-
600, accomplished $4,000 and fascinating
$50 600 When a young lady is called
beautiful and accomplished the young
man will know that she is worth 100000
and the same amount when described as
fascinating.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

ooh, Henry" exclaimed his little wife
as she threw her arms rapturousls
around his neck, Il do love you sol Don'l
forget to leave me $40 when You go tC
town this morning, win you, dear?" "Ant
this. 1nuttered Henry, softly d;sangag.
ing himself from her fond embrace, "thi:
is what you might call being hard press
ed for money.'-Somervill Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

81 cann9t--" Her moan of anguish
sounded through the night Of storm and
tempest like the mournful wall OF a lost
soul, and the war of the elements outside
was no fercer than the raging conflict of
emotions in that fair bosom % [
eannot---" She sobbsd again In broken
accents that would have turned to pNy
heart Of stone, while the torrent of taars
gushed forth. - cannot make this
bang stay bung. "-NeW York Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
BITS OF WIT.

She-Are you sure that it was a year
ago today that we became engaged,
dear?
He-Yes. ! looked it up in my check
book this morning.-Life.
Sister-Stick cut your tongue and take
your powder like asgood girl. You never
heard me complaining about such a little
thing.
Flossie-Neither would 1 if l could
take it on my face like you do.-Brook-
Ign Life. esurr
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-02-01

& precios inconcebibles? Esto es 10 que ell
publico tiene Ell derecho de conocer: las
Ordenanzas; para ocuparse de elias y exl'
gir el castigo de los expenditures de-
mala indole.
Mientras no Sc determine de un mOdO
clarO los preceptos mupicipales on ma
teria de alimentaci6n p1blica, NADIA ade-
lantaremos
Sc deconisa hoy Ia leche aguada y al
defraudador Sc le deja ejereiendo la venta,
que los pocos diag, cuandO Ia atenclon
se distraiGa, volvera & practicarse con
iguales defectos. Sc hara IN POGO de bu
La cen 1oe panaderce, que alegaran que
venden por kilos una vez, para excusar la
merma, y luego, cuando de aqui I'm aho
pdblico, dirau, muy frescamente que VEN
den. -. por libras. Y en- punto Ia carne,
caei puede asegurarse que NADIA sc conso'
guir3 ahcra como no SO consegul0 antes.
Los privile giados oomeran fiete; ell publi-
co cargara con las piltrafas los huesos
en- proportion escandalosa, sin que este
halle remediO con cOmponendas.
Hay que agradecer al general March
la mirada misericordiOea que ha tendldo
sobre un asunto dc tanta importancia; pc
70 hay que pedirle mas: hay que supllcarIe
interponga su alto valimiento para que Co.
sen los pGdl0s c0lfentes y SO ponga al pu-
blico en- aptitud de obtener justicia en- for
ma.
Por ell sistema de las componendas, se
descompone mahana 10 que pareci6 ARE
glado hoy. Estableciendo preceptos hjos,
en6rgicos ejecutivos con caracter gene
raj, va sabe 81 publioo & que atenerse al
verlos infrinjidos.
Hay que dar garantias q los consu mi.
dores, que 20 pueden dejarse morir de
hambre para enriquecer & unos cuantos.
Sean ello3 quienes fueren, sus interesea
han de considerarse inferiores & los de la
masa general del vecindario, que va no
puede tolerar por mas tiempo en- silencio
la exploitation de nnaia ley que algunos
10 someten: exploitation que en- un pueblo
menos pacifieo que el nuestro va hubiera
traido consecuencias desagradables.
Estamos resueltos continuar ocupan
donos en- este asunto, hasta que SO ponga
remedio verdad. Con cataplasmas no sc
cura un cancer como 81 que representa- Ia
Gu cation de la carne, pan Ieche, negada
va un lfmite ineoportable.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-02-01
GACETA OFFICIAL De HOY

Gobierno General.-Secretarfa.
gociado 2.0-Reales 6rdenes denegando Ia
gracia de indulto que solicitaron los pena'
dos que extinguen condena en- ell Departa
mental de esta Plaza, AnselrnO de la Cruz
y Luis Archevali
Id. id.-Negociado 3.0-Reales 6rde
nes confrmando la aprobaci6n provisional
& los eepedientes de consume instruidOs
por los Ayuntamientos de San Sebastian,
Cabo~rojo, Yabucoa y Quebradilla, para ell
afio econ6mico de 1895 96; aef como para
Ell establecimiento del impuesto de consu
mo sobre ell ron, que solicit6 ell Ayunta
miento de Humacao para ell referido af1O
dc 1895 & 96.
Id. id.-Negociado 6.'-Real orden
concediendo Real Auxiliatoria a don Mica
nor de las Alas Pumariho, para ejercer la
AbOGacfa en- Ultramar. Real Orden nom
brando Registrador dc la Propiedad de
Guayema 6 don Juan Irizarry Irizarry.
Reales 6rdsnes trasladando don Jo-
Sc Robles y Lahesa, Magistrate que era
de la Audiencia de Ponce y en- la actuali
dad electO Fiscal de la de 10 criminal de
Mayagiez, la plaza de Fiscal de la Au'
diencia de 10 criminal de Vigan en- Fill
pinas, y don Dionisio Conde y Sierra,
Magistrate que era de la Territorial de
PuertO-Rico y en- la actualidad, electo Fis
Cal de la de 10 criminal de Vigan, e la plaza
de Fiscal de la Audiencia de 10 Criminal
de Mayagtiez.
Cuerpo de Comunicaciones de Puerto
Rico.-Estadfstica que se reproduce en-
Otra secci6n de este "Diario", de las can't
dades pagadas pOr las empresas period1sti
cas- de la isla, por conceptos de franque<
en- el mes de Diciembre ultimo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-02-01


A las retretas no podemos ir temerosos de
que larguen petardos. III
A consecuencia de haberse undo las
fabricas de f6sforos y de ponerle las cali
Has Is 8 20 cerillas Sc esta generalizando
extra ell uso de yesqueros.
Enero 20.
De aver hoy ha presentado la Haha-
ma un aspecto distinto. Todo el elemento
insular GORE los smuelles dar su ladios
nj ilustro General. Es Ia Ultima expansion
del espiritu liberal que Sc asfixia con
la marcha del "A!fonsO XII" La
bahia llena de remolcadores que van &
acompahar al vapor hasts fuera del Moro,
todas las oficinas 80 han cerrado para ir
& la manifestation expontanea sin anun-
clos nj exoitaciones.
Las einpresaa de ferrocarriles han des~
pedido & La mitad de sus enp1eados y la
otra mitad la han dejado & medic sueldo.
Maxine Gomez esta otra vez en- la
provincial de Matanzag; dicen que los re-
beldes tienen su gobiernO y hospital de
saugre on la Cienaga de Zapata. Las
partidas dc Rabl y Jose Maceo que nero"
deaban por la provincial de Santiago de
Cuba, sc encuentran en- la actualidad en-
La de Matanzas.
Dicese que ell General Garcia Navarro
fu6 herido en- I'm encuentrO con AGtonlo
Maceo y haste. llag3 5 propalarse que CO
y6 prisioneroy pero no hay tai cosa pies
me ase seguran Que esta curandOse en- la
quinta de los MoIinos.
Hasta mi pT0xima, su amigo
CASTMIRO..
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-02-01

de la primera Division, Comandante Ge.
neral del Distrito y Gobernador Civil.
Ell ULTIMO PRESUPUESTO DE CUBA
La "Gaceta" de Madrid ha publicado
los cuadros de recaudaci6n y pagos del Te-
soro en- esta Isla por cuenta del ejercicfo
de 1894 IS en- los dieciseis meses conocidos
sea desde primero de Julio de 1894 al
80 de Octubre de 1895.
La recaudacion es bastante satisfac
toria, especialmente en- Aduanas. Ingre-
saron por todos conceptos, en- ell plazo ci-
tadO, %. 457, 1893 pesos, suma que, compa-
rada con Ia que sc recaudo en- igual perio-
do del presupuesto anterior, acusa un au-
rnento on favor del que nos ocupa de
1928, 423 pesos. En- baja no figura mas
que una seceion, la de Loterfas. Los pagos
ordinarios han ascendido Ia suma de
25. 939, 400 pesos, que cOmparados con los
del ejercicio de 1898 81, acusa I'm aumento
de 148, ,5s5 pesos al cual hay que agregar
Ia suma de 500, LOG pesos, que ascien-
den los gaetos extraordinariOs de campaoa
que, por fortuna, fguraban en- el presu-
puesto anterior. El deficit del afio econ6
mico que nos referinos, hasta ahora, Sc
aproxina ocho millones de pesos.
ULTIMA HORA.-TIroteo
Aver tarde Sc ola I'm nutrido fuego de
fusileria por la parte del Cobre. Sc supo
ne haya sido debido I'm encuentro COZ
los insurrectoe de Brazo del Cauto, soste-
nido por Ia columna Sandoval compueeta
de fuerzas de Leon y Asia que aver sa
PAsAPORTE5
Son inzuInerableg los que Sc estan
despachaudc para 81 extrargtro.
Esto SO despuebla q "a O de carga,
pues unos ennigran y otros SO van al Uerde
EL Corresponsal.