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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Miss Lulie Clary is spending some
days With friends in Bar larbOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

A. w. McCausand returned from 4
business trip to Boston. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Amos Bryant of Pittslield, is visiting
friends in this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Hon. c. E. Littlefield of Rockland'
was in the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Harold Wing has returned from an
extended visit to friends in Massachu-
sets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

John Hughes came down from Bos-
ton on the boat, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
HALLOWELL,

Republicans, vote straight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Rev A. T. Ringold preached in Liver
more Falls, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

Frank Cole arrived from a visit 10
the Hub, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
aaily Xtuaehse yonrnal.
GARDINER.

Mrs Ed cole returned from Boston
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14

lucky forout Of all our states with their
% Congressional seats we saved not
one ana then we can imagine them
sharing the doleful lament:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
ALFRED AUSTIN.

Queen Victoria has appointed Alfred Austin poet laureate to succeed Tenny son. the prince of English song. MT. Austin is not known on this continent as a poet. He was born near Leeds May 30, 1885. and took his degree at=the Uni versity of London in 1853, and in 1857 he was called to the bar of the Inner Tenn pie. At the age of IS he had published a poem anonymously called Randolph" and Is himself authority for the state ment that he was early imbued with determination to devote his life to litera ture. His first acknowledged volume of verse, "The Seasons Satire" appeared in 1861. Since then he has published a large number of poems and three novels. He has written for the Standard and the Quarterly Review. During the sitting of the ecumenical council of the vatican he represented the Standard at the vatican, and he was special correspondent of that journal at the headquarters of the King of Prussia in the Franco-German war. He has also written a number of politicaL and controversial works. In 1883, in con- junction with N. J. Courthope, he found- ed the National Review. The work which has brought him into special prominence was the prose work entitled 'The Garden That I Love-"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS.

Capt A. B McEachin of Tuskaloosa was in Birmingham yesterday on his way home from Atlanta. Mindful of his sion to see him and ask him as to the po- litical situation in Tuskaloosa. He said: "The situation when I left home was easy to judge. There appeared to be no opposition to the candidacy of Captain Johnston for governor Now what ef- feet the announcement that Clarke is al- so in the race will have l can't say, as l lack opportunity until I get home of finding out As far as l am concerned, I believe that MT Clarke has made a mis- take Our people, I believe, were for him for senator, or at least. representatives in the legislature would have been elect ed who would vote for him to succeed Senator Pugh."
 It will be interesting to note just what effect the candidacy of Congressman Clarke for governor will have on the race in Tuskaloosa county. He has an able young son-in-law in the person of Manly Foster, who, with his numerous rela- atives takes an active interest in politics in TuskalooSa.
 Horace Stringfellow, Esq, of Mont gomery was here awhile yesterday en route to Anniston. MT. Stringfellow is an ardent goldbug, and very much looked up to. He has been a strong John- ston man, and will have the pleasure of voting for him next August.
 Judge William Richardson of Hunts vile, according to the press of the Eighth district is now out as a candidate 0 Uuc- ceed General Wheeler. A Nashville pa
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

per, commenting on it. remarks that the judge is much more conservative than the present incumbent" If by that it is meant the judge is not so decidedly for free silver coinage as General Wheel CT it is a mistake. I have had numer- ous conversations with the judge and if anything, he is more pronounced in his advocacy of the emancipation of the white metal than General Wheeler The truth is, the man who can talk best for silver, can talk for it In the most un- compromising fashion, is the man who will best please the masses of democrats in the Eighth district. They are a very self-dependent people up there With them goldbugs are scarce and cuckoos scarcer.
 MT T. H. Aldrich contestant for the seat in congress now held by Hon. oscar Underwood, expects his case to be taken up by committee number 1 of the cleo tions committee by the 18th instant All the Alabama cases are before the com mittee That of the Birmingham district is likely to be taken up first MT. Aldrich expects to be in Washington early next week. WAT
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
MIXED.

Ths Montgomery Advertiser of the 2d attempts in labored and impotent way to explain why the president and MT. Carlisle formulated one financial system in 1894 and another quite different sys- tenn in 1895. The State Herald showed that the administration plan of 1894 fa- vored state banks and general national banking plan based upon bank credits, and not upon government bond credits; and that it's later plan of 1895 favored the republican national bank system with enlarged circulation and reduced taxa ton, and discarded entirely the relief of state banks
 The Advertiser attempts to explain this change of base by saying that the dem ocratic house in 1894 rejected the plan of that year. Was the plan wrong because the house rejected it? Are principles of finance to be abandoned because one con gress does not approve them? And is that a good reason why a new set of principles should be formulated for new congress? If MT Clevelands views were right in 1894, they ought to have been right in 1895. Conditions had not changed in one year. To the democratic house of 1894 he presented the declara- ton of the national democratic platform in favor of removing the discriminating tax against state banks. That prOposi- ton was so interlaced with other propo- sitons of doubtful and dangerous char acter that the house of 1894 rejected them without hesitation or debate.
 If we may believe the Advertiser, the president was so incensed at the action of the last house that he concluded to offer to the new republican house clean cut republican national banking system, to the exclusion of all regard for the rights of the states to organize state banks. The explanation of the Adverti ser does not explain. It is a non sequi- tur. The postmaster is no doubt doing his best, but he is floundering in muddy water. He should be relegated to con- diton of "innocuous desuetude.'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
1896. THE STATE HERALD.
1896.
Subscription Price of the Daily Reduced to
 Six ($6) Dollars Per Annum.


 Six ($6) 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. reduc- ton of the subscription price of the Daily State Herald for 1896 to six $6) dollars per annum, delivered free by mail or by carrier.
 Thus the State Herald becomes the only daily morning newspaper in Ala bama which meets the demand of mod ern journalism, placing itself in easy reach of every reading man, woman and child in the state.
 This reduction in subscription price does not mean a decline in the general excellence of the State Herald. It is the purpose of the management to steadily improve the paper in every department and make it invaluable as a daily visitor to Alabama homes and business offices. In announcing this reduction the State - Herald, which already enjoys the largest circulation of any newspaper in Alaba- ma, confidently expects a large increase in it's number of readers, at home and abroad. because we realize that Ala bamans are an appreciative people, who always respond liberally to the invitation of enterprise and progress.
 This reduction in price carries with it the necessity for a strictly cash system in the subscription department. There fore our patrons will be expected to pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or an- nually in advance, and will not become offended when cut from the list for deln- quency.
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald, per month ....$ 50 Daily State Herald, per quarter...... 1 50 Daily State Herald, per annum.... 6 % Sunday State Herald alone, per an-
 Hunl.. .......... ....s......... UU Weekly State Herald, per annum.... % Remittances can be made by exprars, postofiice money order Or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange. Address
 THE STATE HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
WHATTHE GRAND DUKE HEARD.
European Officers Discussed the Capture of
 American Cities.

European Officers Discussed the Capture of
 American Cities.
 Washington Post.
 The Grand Duke Alexis was at Kiel He Is a full Russian admiral now, and the head of the Russian navy. He was a freqent visitor to the Americans, and. like all the other notables, talked with the utmost frankness to our officers.
 One day, watching the Columbia as she rode the waves as lightly and with the easy grace of a blue wing teal, the grand duke said to a captain: I'm glad you Americans are rebuilding your fleet. Do you know what most impressed me when l visited your country? Let me tell you. The first thing was your wonderful na- tional wealth; the second the absolutely inadequate means at your disposal for national defense. You were like drunk en man with pockets full of money and two or three hungry ruffians on the dark
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

There Is no more aristocracy in Colls F. Huntington than there is blood in, turnip. yet he has built a palace in Fifth avenue, New York, at a cost of nearly
 sS 000, 900. He used to sleep on the hard pine boards in the little grocery and groggery in Sacramento. But good liv- ing and fine society make a great change
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

There was marked improvement in the editorial columns of the Eufaula Time, on January over former issues of that always interesting paper The American Press association people are not wits and do not try to play in that role, hence their editorials are not so tiresome as are those of people who are tot naturally witty, yet constantly try to 50 appear.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The prospect Of legislation by the sen ate in favor of a higher duty on sugar is not good. With the exception of the Louisiana senators, there is hardly a democratic senator who would vote for the propOsition.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

Senator John Sherman in his "Remi- niscences" says he never got boozy but once, and that was when he was about 16 years old. But he utters a strong tenn perance sentiment when he adds that: "Of the young men who were my contem- poraries a very large proportion became habitual drankards and died premature
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

In a late interview with Kate Field, President Dole of Hawaii said that the sole object of his administration was to secure annexation to the United States. Of course that means all advantages for putting Hawaiian sugar in competition with America. Sugar is the only inter- est in Hawaii.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Birmingham, Ala.

Justice Brewer and MT White are re- publicans; Judge Alvey and MT. Coudert are democrats, and Dr. Gilman claims to be no particular partisan, but has re- publican predilections.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

It would be well if the United States could buy from Denmark the West h. dia islands of St. Thomas, Santa Cruz and St. John. Denmark IS compelled to dispose of the islands. The expense of maintaining the government on these islands reaches s15O,OOO year. St. Thomas has a harbor large enough to accommodate the whole world. A most liberal offer would be made to the United States to purchase at comparatively small price-almost nothing. At this time, with the Venezuelan boundary dis pute in such grave form, Cuban annexa- tion probable and the great Nicaraguan canal building, 1t seems congress would see its way clear to purchase. Germany Is extremely anxious to secure these is lands.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The archer fish has natural blow gun. The animal possesses the curious property of being able to shoot drops of water from its mouth with extraor- dinary accuracy for a considerable dis tance. This singular faculty is of use to the animal in securing its food. A fly or small insect passing over the water has very little chance to escape from the deadly aim of the archer fish.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

Rear Admiral Braine, retired, and now lodged in the Brooklyn navy yard. has been called upon by the secretary of the navy to explain why he, in a public in- tervew. remarked that politics was at the bottom of the Venezuelan business.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

There is a population of about S0000O in the Transvaal. Of whom not more than 10 per cent are white. By far the most important part of the white population are those known as Uitlanders (Outland- ers), or foreign residents. and of these more than one-half are Britishers. The extraordinary part of the Transvaal or Boers' constitution is that, while none but Boers shall have any share in the government of the republic, and while the Dutch tongue must be exclusively taught in the schools, the Uitlanders must pay nearly all (about 92 per cenD of the taxes for the support of the giov- ernment it's schools, etc.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

side of the street waiting a chance to attack him.
 Why, do you mean to say''-began the somewhat startled captain, when the Russian put his hand on the others arm and said: Twice in my career l have heard the project of capturing one or two of your great cities and holding them for ransom deliberately discussed by off, cers of European fleets whose countries had hard work to make ends meet. And they meant it, too. once made a sensa- tion when, after listening to conversa- tion of this kind, in which the officers of four different fleets took part, I said Gentlemen, the United States and Russia are friends. Should she be unjustly att tackled Russia would help to see that the wrong was righted.' An, I can't tell you where or who it was. Come over to the KuriS (the Russian fiagship) and have a glass of wine"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

On the part of Great Britain there is a growing impression in official quarters that indirect participation in the work of the commission will be secured, The British attitude of late has been favor able to an investigation by the United States of the basis of the British claims, for il is felt that the inquiry had been ex parte up to the time of the action by congress-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The Morgan county democratic execu- tive committee met yesterday at Hart selle and wisely resolved that all men who desire to vote with the democratic party and who believe in a democratic form of government be invited to partic- ipate in the primaries to be held March [, provided they pledge themselves to support the nominees of the primary and convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

According to MT. Labouchere, Prince Henry of Battenberg will be only an in- cumbrance in the Ashantee campaign. The editor of the Truth adds: "The fact is that Prince Henry is being sent to Af- rica to give some shadow of justification for his name appearing on the active list of the British army. The whole thing Is a ridiculous job, and if Lord Wolseley had any real backbone he would have stopped it at once. No doubt Prince Henry of Battenberg, when once the ap- pearance of his name on the active list has been more, or rather less, justified, will be pitchforked into some desirable staff aDDOintment."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The tariff laws of the United States, by increasing the cost of ship building, have substantially ended the foreign commerce of this country. The flag of the United States is but seldom seen on the high seas away from the coast. For eign commerce has passed almost entire ly under the control of foreign mer- chants, Great Britain monopolizing the greatest share.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
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It is stated that the ceremonies attend ing the assumption of statehood by Utah will take place in the new Mormon tenn pie at Salt Lake City and the opening prayer will be by a Mormon bishop Mobile News.
 And the new state elects two republi- can senators and ties itself to the party which for forty years has denounced Mormonism as one of the twin relics of barbarism. This Is great country Utah and Kentucky vote the republican ticket. It was not long ago. however, that Massa chusetts voted the democratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The Chicago Chronicle says that a re- publican newspaper eulogiZes the pa triotic magnanimity" of the house re- publicans in offering the president "an opportunity to rescue the treasury" from it's bad predcament. The republican plan of aiding the treasury is to place a double price on clothing, carpets and other wool products for the purpose of putting $10 in the pockets of the monop- olists, where 10 cents is put in the treas ury Besides that the present predica- ment of the treasury was caused by Sherman and Mckinley legislation at the beginning. The measures adopted by the democrats for treasury relief would have been abundant if the income tax had remained in force. In addition to that the present tariff will produce rev. enue enough if the republicans will let it alone.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

in man. A New York journalist said 1t did not require more than one genera non to make modern gentleman. His recipe was: Feed him we'll wash him twice day oil his hinges, dress him in fine clothes. keep his mouth shut and let folks know he is a millionaire. It is not possible for stranger to look at Collis Huntington and believe that he once roughed it. He looks as smooth and pol ished as rolling stone. He built this palace to amuse his wife
 The prevalent affection which is deci- mating the Spanish army to a great ex- tent is called the digger" which is the American name for a parasite which burrows through the skin and causes a swelling that results in a fostering sore This pollutes the atmosphere in the hospitals, where disinfectants are as unknown as antiseptics. So the patients simply lie there and rot away for want of proper treatment by competent phy- sicians The prevailing principle in the hospitals is the sooner the disabled sol der dies the better. The incompetency and criminal and intentional neglect of these embryonic Esculapians in the hospitals is fast depicting the ranks of the spanish army.
 In the event the Kentucky republicans unseat Messrs Kaufman and Thomkins in the lower house before the election of a United States senator is reached it has been suggested that the democrats in the senate could block any steps looking to- ward the election of a senator by break ing a quorum of the joint session. Pol iticians are busy discussing this feature of the situation. Under the rules gov erning a joint session a quorum from each branch of the general assembly must be present. As the democrats have a clear majority in the senate it would be easy enough for them to absent them- selves to break the quorum in that body. It Is said that the recent reports from Europe of an understanding between Great Britain, Spain and other countries for joint action against the Monroe doc Urine is not warranted, at least so far as Spain is concerned The Spanish ar chives are a treasury of information, not only as to Venezuela, but as to all the South and Central American countries, most of them having been Spanish de- pendencies. As a result of this Spain is frequently asked to arbitrate boundary disputes between these countries. At the present time Spain has on hand one of those arbitrations, invoving the boundary of Ecuador.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
STIIt'pY

The Chicago Chronicle does not like the conduct of the republicans of the sen ate in giving the committee on finance to the free silver men. It says
 "The republicans of the senate are ashamed of their own work. Having or ganized that body to their own satisfac- tion and having given the finance com mittee to free silver the republicans are afraid of what they have done and would ii;the it appear to the great electorate of the republic that they are not responsible for their own acts.
 "Trimmers like Allison, ancient phari- sees of the Hoar character, vituperative humbugs like Chandler, all unite in say ing that while the republicans by reason of their numerical strength in the senate have secured the organization of the committees, yet such Is the peculiar na- ture of the situation, they not being in an absolute majority that the country real ly must not take notice of their tumbling into bed with the populists upon the cur rency question.
 ''The republican party is organized pharisaism."
 This is very tart criticism, but it seems that as the senate has large majority of free silver men it is entirely just that the finance committee should represent that majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Cold Weather Is Coming

Telephone 487 for coal. Wards coal yard keeps as good as can be had in this market. When you need coal call on them. Can furnish on short notice at market price. 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The suppression of the nickel-in-the- slot gambling machines all over the country has snuffed out what had become a very profitable industry in New Haven, Conn. Practically all the various ma- chimes of this character were made in that town, and the first and most popular gambling slot machine was invented by a New Haven man.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

Senator Perkins of California has in troduced resolution in the senate call ing upon the finance committee to pre- pare an amendment to the revenue bill providing for the increase in the duty on sugar that is provided for other arti- cles on the tariff list, namely, 15 per cent
 Paris is troubled by the fear that par rots spread consumption. Some parrots brought from Brazil died two years ago of a mysterious disease resembling con- sumption, and recently several persons at Versailles and Maissons-Laf1itte have died of what seems to be the same dis
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-31

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