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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
NEW YEAR DISPENsATION.

Circular to Be Read in All Catholic
Churches of the Diocese on Sunday.
Rev. Father O'Callaghan, according to
the apostle indult and as administrator
of this diocese, has issued the following
circular, which will be read next Sunday
in every church over which he has juris-
diction:
Rev. Dear Father-Following the ex-
ample OF the most reverend archbishop
of New Orleans, who has awaited him.
self of the decree issued by our holy
father, Pope Leo XIII, granting the fac
ulty to the bishops and other ordinances
of diocese to dispense from the oblga-
tons of abstinence for some valid rea-
sons, and as New Years falls on FRI
day, which is a holy sday of obligation
and great festival day for our Catholics
and as our condition is much similar to
that of the faithful of the metropolitan
see of New Orleans, we therefore, In vir-
tue of this apostolic indult, grant dispen-
sation from the obligation of abstinence
on Friday, JAM 1, 1897.
In doing this we exhort all Catholics to
be present at the holy sacrifice of the
mass on that day to render thanks to Al
mighty God for His manifold gifts be-
slowed upon us. during the past year and
to beseech Him to continue His favors
to US during the ensuing year.
Please read this to your congregation
on Sunday, Dec. 81. 1896. Sincerely yours
in Christ, c. T. O'CALLAGHAN,
Administrator Sede Vacante.
Mobile, Dec. q, 1896, Feast of st.
Thomas the Apostle.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
WAR RELICS.
The Governor to Set Aside Rooms to Be
Designated the Cradle of the
Confederacy."

Montgomery, Dec. 22.-(Specia1)-At
the session of the legislature a resolution
was passed authorizing the Governor to
set aside for the Cradle of the Confeder-
acy' chapter of the Daughters OF the
Confederacy. a room in the capital build
ing to be used for storing relies of the
war, provided there was a room availa-
BILE. The Governor received a formal ap-
plicati from the secretary of the era
die of the Confederacy" chapter asking
him to designate the room so set apart,
in which to store for safe keeping all
relics and mementoes of the Lost
Cause The Governor replied that ev-
cry room in the capitol was now in use,
but suggested to the ladies that If they
would procure glass case in which to
place their relics and mementoes, neatly
labelled, he would have the same placed
in one of the rooms of the capitol where
it would prove attractive to visitors from
other states, and inspire the patriotism
of the people of this state. When this
decision was communicated to the chap
ter he following reply was made:
His Excelleney, Gov. Joseph f. johnson.
Dear Sir-It gives me great pleasure to
inform you that the Cradle of the Con-
federacy" chapter, U. d. c., accept with
heartiest thanks your very generous offer
of space in the capitol for all relies be-
longing to our chapter. And we beg to
inform you that immediate steps will be
taken to procure cabinet for said relics.
Believe me, dear sir, yours with great
respect and cordality,
MRS. WILLIAM H. MICOU,
Corresponding Secretary Cradle of Con-
federacy," Chapter "a, u. D. c.
Dec. 81, 1896.
1t is understood that the Governor will
be glad for the patriotic women of the
state to cooperate in making this ex-
hibit complete In this way these relics
will preserve to many families in the
state the record and mementoes of the
heroism of their fathers 1t will be seen
that large and bulky articles cannot well
| be received and properly cared for Each
article should be neatly and clearly Ia
belled and certified SO that its history and
Identity may be preserved.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

Baltimore, Dec. 23.-The Manufacture
er's Record in it's weekly review of the
business interests of the south publishes
detailed statements showing the value
of exports from southern ports during
the first ten months of 1896, as compared
with the corresponding period of 1895.
These figures show a gain for the period
under review of $50, 600, 600, while the gain
for the entire country was $134, COO, 900,
nearly one half of the gain having been
at southern ports. This increase in trade
from southern ports however, has been
growing at an accelerating rate during
the last few months and a comparison
for the last three or four months would
show still more marked advance in the
south. This Is brought out in the state
ment of exports for October, showing
the total value from southern ports to
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS SERIES
At ST. Paul's Catholic Church Tonight
and Tomorrow.

At ST. Paurs Catholic Church Tonight
and Tomorrow.
At st. Paurs Catholic church, begin
ming at midnight tonight, Christmas SER
vices will be held, Rev. Father O'Reilly
officiating as follows:
First mass-Midnight, Grambs' SOL
onelle" under direction of Prof Henri
Weber. The voices are as follows: So
prano, Misses Lottie Coffin, Nora Sulli-
van, Alice Fallon and Sadie Gotten; al
to- Mrs. II. H. Sipnige, Miss Annie
O'Neill; tenors, Messrs Arrico and
Archer; bass, Messrs. Smith, Randall,
Henly and Rosser.
Mrs. Sinige will sing as an offertory
Gounod's Ave Maria" with harp and
violin accompaniment. supported by the
orchestra.
At this mass the first number will be
an anthem composed by Miss Daisy Row
lett, solo and chorus, the text taken
from GLORY to God in the Highest"
Second mass, 1880 a. m.--School chill
dren will sing appropriate hymns.
High mass, 1890 a. m.-Weber's mass,
under direction Of Mr.. Phil Memoli. The
voices will be as follows: Soprano, Mrs.
Bacon, Misses Margaret O'Neill, Nora
Sullivan and Satterfeld. Alto, Misses
Resale Baptiste and Annie O'Neill ten
or, Messrs. Arrico and O'Brien; bass,
Messrs. Black, Rosser, Randall and
Krackenburger. Miss Mary Rabbitte
will preside at the organ
The annual collection for the orphans
at Mobile will be taken up.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

have been $49,25O 900 against s31, 497 600
last year, gain of $4,000, 900, while the in
crease in October exports from the en-
tire country was s26, 100000. Thus from
southern ports there was a gain for the
month of $18,00O,000 against a gain from
all other United States ports of only
S8,000000. Comparing the value of ex-
ports for the ten months of 1896 and 1895,
the gains at the leading southern ports
were as follows: Newport News $780,
600; Norfolk s2,S00,000; Wilmington ST.
ton sl3,300,000; Mobile S1,7O0 coo; New Or
leans $25, 600; Baltimore $16,o0O, goo;
Pensacola 81 500. 600
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED
by local application as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and
that is by constitutional remedies. Deaf
ness is caused by an infiamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the intlam-
nation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an inflamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars; free.
j. f. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The State Herald has called the hand
of the sleeping lion in his lair" on q
pair, q full and a flush, and now will try
a straight. II the Montgomery republi-
can organ has democratic skeleton in
the lair OF that sleeping lion," show your
hand. The democratic party has tired
of your threats and your pretended de-
mocracy, and you will never open an
other jackpot in Alabama; hence we. say,
show your hand ante for another deal
or quit the game. No side bets allowed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

montgomery, Ala, Dec. IT, 1886.
Dear Sir-In view of the fact that the
amount due teachers for fourth quarter
ending Sept. 80, 1896, has just been paid,
and the time for the payment for the first
quarter ending Dec. 81, 1896, being so near
at hand, and SO many obligations of the
state falling due on or about this date,
it Is possible that there may be some little
delay in payment of teachers for first
teachers and school officers may not be
put to inconvenience county and city su-
perintendents are requested not to fix a
day for the payment of teachers until
notified by this department to do so,
which will probably not be later than the
middle orIast of January, 1897.
Very truly,
JOHN o. TURNER,
State Superintendent Education.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES

At One and One-Third First-Class Fare
by the Southern Railway.
The Southern railway will sell holiday
excursion tickets at the rate of one and
one-third the first-class limited fare for
the round trip December 22d to 25th, in
elusive. and December 80 to January 1st
1897, with final limit January 4th, 1897
This will afford an excellent opportun-
ity to visit friends and relatives during
the Christmas holidays.
For information as to routes, etc., call
at passenger Office, No. North Tween
tieth street; telephone SAG.
J. P. BILLUPS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
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Travelling Passenger Age
THE MESSIAH"
Repeated Last Night Before Large Au
dience

Repeated Last Night Before Large Au-
dience.
The Messiah" was repeated at the
Church of the Advent last night before
an audience not so large as at ST. Mary's,
but equally as appreciative- and sympa-
thetic. Among the soloists, Mrs. Vim
sons pure contralto was much enjoyed,
and Miss Malxin's sweet soprano was
delightful. The chorus work was splen-
did-in perfect unison-and in volume
grand and glorious Never has there
been heard in this city such an outburst
of melody as the Hallelujah chorus. 1t
is proposed to repeat the Messiah" In
the First Methodist church, where the
grand organ. the largest In the south,
and the perfect acoustics of the nagni6-
cent auditorium would add so much to
the performance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
XMAS TREE AT ST. PAUL's HALL,

The Christmas tree al st. Pauls hall at
p m. this Christmas evening is under
the auspices of the Cadets Sacred Thirst
Society, which Is the official name of the
youthful temperance workers in st.
PauPs church. All the children of the
congrega ton, and many others will be
present and will receive an abundance Of
good things. A programme of music and
suitable tableaux has been ARA nged by
the good sisters of st. Benedict and ~
cry one attending is sure to pass pleas
ant evening
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

ents and friends Father Murray, of
this city, who has charge of the church
in Bessemer OBLIGATED at the distribute
ton, while the exercises of the pupils
We're directed by the principal, Miss Ella
Nolan, also of this city. In addition to
the regular programme, Miss Cecilia No
Ian, sister of the principal, favored the
audience with an exquisite solo on the
violin. The many friends and patrons
of the school who were present, expressed
themselves as highly delighted with the
efficiency of the school
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HONOR ROLL.
Howard College Fer Second Six Weeks,
Ending December IS.


Ending December IS.
Ansley H.. Avery f., Bagley ]. A.,
Bennett S. H., Bryant c., Carter Nick,
Chancey ]. o., Crumpton H. T., Curry
]. Renfroe, Daily e., Edrundson d. L.,
Epps Nj. NJ, Eubank P. A. Fanehu H.
w, Harrington T., Gilbert c., German
W. Hawley N. M, Heacock j. w,
Hundley ]. &, Hogan f. Hogan D., Hop
son George W, Jr., Jones Mack, Kron-
enberg l.. Logan A. W., Lucius r. S.,
Massey D. L., McDanal A. j., McGehee
H t., Mcneil w. s., MeadoWs\ II. H.,
CT)Mo2n A. j., 9S.3; (X) O'Hara j.. 1914;
Moore Fred G., Perdue j. H., Pool H. G.,
Roy j. D., Schimmel, H, shugart R..
Smith Anon W., Smith Nell, Spruell L.,
St Clair p, Stewart e. NJ, Strong, H.,
Tidwell J. B., Trawick w. A., Vines c. H,
Walters G. c., Weaver A, Wells ]. r.,
White II. T., White j. r. G., Williams
T. X, Witherspoon H., Wood T.
(D-Highest average.
CT)-Seoond highest average.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HANGED HIMSELF.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. ga Sioux Falls,
fessor E. H. Mckay, of the Sioux Falls
University of Des Moines, committed
suicide this morning by hanging him
self in his room. It is supposed that
he was demented from illness ard over
work
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

1t is about time for the Montgomery
republican organ TO make its semi
monthly threat that unless the boilers
are allowed to come back into the demo-
cratic party and run the party govern
ment that aged but sleeping lion will
come out from its lair land show it's
gums CIR make some other external ex-
position The animal can stand more
smoking Man q jacll-rabbit. For year
the democratic press Of the state and
leading democrats from the stump have
been chunkfng the fire and If somebody
don't hollow fire pretty quick and turn
on the hose there will be dead lion to
skin and no lair left. We serve notice
on the lion" now IL 1t has got any dry
powder it had as well load its gun and
come out Of that lair and take its po-
sition in the republican ranks where it
belongs. Democrats neither fear it nor
dread it. and it's prestige as a demo-
cratic Journal will never be acknowl-
edged again by the present generation in
Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

extracts are taken, chairman of the ma
stiona1 democratic executive committee.
Certainly he would not have spread
broadcast over the country such a cir
cular had he not been of the opinion that
the democratic party was opposed to the
national banking system. Certainly the
Advertiser will not now charge that the
party, when Mr.. Cleveland was the
nominee, was in favor of the national
banking system, Notwithstanding the
fact that after his election Mr.. Cleve-
land at once took UP the cause of the
very people circular No. said the ire
publcans had always ranged themselves
on the side of those interested in hav-
ing money scarce and dear"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24


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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

| has devoted her talents to music. She
is typical birmingham girl, and is &C
corded warm welcome into society.
Miss Johnston was assisted by her rela-
tive and guest Miss Annie Erwin, of Nor
gantown, N. C Miss Erwin wore blue
brocaded satin, which we'll Becomes her
stately beauty. She, too, was on the
Governors staff at the Inauguration, and
shared with her fair relative the honors
of the inaugural ball. f-s
A little girl told her mother she didn't
want doll unless it could rid a bicycle
like those in the show window.
Dr. Geo. F. Mellen, OF the University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, will arrive to-
day on visit to his friend, Prof. ]. G.
Dubose. as -H~a
The door to the study of the pastor of
a Presbyterian church was opened yester-
day, and South Slider entered II was
sitting by my fire last night feeling
happy and comfortable" he said when
l thought of the poor. and have come
to give you this $40 bill which 1 hope you
will spend among the poor"
"Some merchant should keep blank
book in his store and let each customer
write down what he or she wants as a
Christmas present." says a lady, land
lHeu we cOulu ten Will our lF1SHuS uiooL
desire and govern ourselves accordingly"
u
To the Social Editor.
Please insert the following items in your
column:
Mr. Arthur Crowder will be rendered
a debut party during Christmas week.
Mr. w Melville Wrennen, one of, Biz
mingham's most influential aldermen,
viii visit Columbus, Miss, during the hol-
days 1--WE are all anxious to know
how you came cut" SOCIETY.
Mr.. Julius Davidson and bride, nee Miss
Ruth Lee went to New Orleans yester-
day after on their bridal tour, and
will return to- their home in Oneonta.
Miss Ethel Clifford arrived yesterday
from Nashville. where she is attending
the convent school of st. Cecilia, and will
spend vacation at home
q Il
Miss Eva PurnelI, of Opelika, is spend
ing Christmas with her cousin. Mrs. M.
e. Slaughter, at SIT Twenty-first street.
Il
Miss jamie Harris, who is pursuing her
studies at the A. C. F. college, Tuskegee,
Ala, is al home for the holidays and has
as her guest Miss Hattie Crawford, of
Mobile
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

There was delightful entertainment
at the Catholic school in Bessemer yes
terday afternoon. Song and music.
reading and recitation by the pupils
formed a fitting prelude to the distribu-
ton of toys and valuable gifts from par
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Keep your blood pure and you will not
have rheumatism. Hoods Sarsaparilla
purifeS the blood.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Look out for Dun and Bradstreet's
weekly jeremander Saturday morning.
They have become confirmed calamity
howlers, and it's about time the business
interests Of the country should read the
riot act to this brace of pessimists. We
now and here enter our protest against
this constant Calamity bowling of the
advocates of the gold standard. 1t Is an
obstacle in the way of returning conf
dencs-which returned after the repeal of
the purchasing clause of the Sherman
laW-disturbs and uLsettles business and
impedes the onward sweep of the rising
tide of prosperity which was guaranteed
by McKinleys election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Miss Ethel Clifford arrived yesterday
from Nashville, where she is attending
the convent school of st. Cecilia and will
spend vacation al home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Every time a democratic newspaper
writes anything that has tendency to
leave a loop-hole for the Montgomery
Advertiser to get it's nose in that might
be stretched sufficiently to show the
gums of the Sleeping lion," it takes adj
vantage OF it. The Selma Times the 9TH
er day wrote an article on the Reunion
of Democrats and the Montgomery
republican sheet thought at once cit is
me" that Is meant and gave the ar
ticle prominent position on its editorial
page. The Times, however, is not after
the roofing republicans and that "sleep-
ing lions" nose may have to go into the
repair shop again if it takes too much
interest in the Selma Times. See!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

A little girl told her mother she didn't
want a doll unless it could rid a bicycle
like those in the show window.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

"Some merchant should keep a blank
book in his store and let each customer
write down what he or she wants as a
Christmas present." says a lady, land
then we could tell what our friends most
desire and govern ourselves accordingly"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
STATE HERALD

Entered at the postoflce at Birmingham.
Ala, as second-class matter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Dr. Geo. F. Mellen, OF the Universit.
of Tennessee, Knoxville, will arrive to
day on visit to his friend, Prof. J. c
Dubose. HssI -H4
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Mr. Julius Davidson and bride, nee Miss
Ruth Lee, went to New Orleans yester-
day after on their bridal tour, and
will return to their home in Oneonta.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Miss Eva Purnell, of Opelika, is spend
ing Christmas with her cousin. Mrs M.
e. Slaughter, at SIT Twenty-first street,
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