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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
WHO'LL GET THE PLUM :?
Senate Judiciary Committee Decides that the Office of Solicitor of This
 County is Vacant.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 2.-(Special Staff Correspondence.)-At a private meeting of the senate Judiciary commit tee tonight 1t is learned the committee refused to concur in the passage of the Iipscomb house bill to declare vacant the office of solicitor of Jefferson county. It is further stated, and authentically, that the committee concurred in an opinion of Attorney General Fitts that the office is already vacant under the law. This, of course, will settle the duty of ap- pointing solicitor upon Governor John- ston. There are several candidates for the office on the scene, and the appoint ment will doubtless be made immediate ly.
 Who the governors choice will be 1t cannot be ascertained, as there are sev- eral candidates in the background and conferences of the friends of the various applicants are being held tonight. To- morrow the governor will doubtless be showered with petitions and requests.
 The decision of the committee tonight throws an entirely new light on the situa- tion, and the governors appointment will be awaited with interest.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
ELKS SOCIAL SESSION.
Hospitalities of the Best People
 on Earth.

Fully 200 invited guests were present at the Social Session" of Birmingham Lodge of Elks at their magnificent hall last night That they had most en- joyahle time was manifested by their smiling faces and hearty congratula- tions to their hosts when the last act the toast to absent brethren-had been made and drank.
 The social session was given in honor of Messrs. Emil Lesser and R. F. Beas- ley, two of the jolliest Elks that ever wore horns ..-.
 Exalted Ruler Houppert presided with the grace of chief justice and in his hands all went well. Mirth ana good cheer wss his order and the EomEnand was obeyed to the verysle.ter. 4s-esa.- The local lodge of E1ks is in a prosper ous condition and each member is ar enthusiast.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
MINISTERS AT THE CAPITAL.
Alabama Conference of Methodist Fpis- copal Church, South, Now in An
 nual Session.

Montgomery, Dec. 2-(Staff Corre- respondence.) .)-The Alabama conference of the M E. church, south. convened here this morning.
 The conference was called to order promptly at 9 o'clock by Bishop Gram berry, the presiding officer The bishop read the last part of the tenth chapter of Matthew, beginning at the twenty- fourth verse. It is that discourse of Christ in which the tender care of God as ground of trust is set forth The congregation was then called upon to sing hymn No. 723 in the Methodist ~ ~I1yIhnal. The singing was a large full volume of praise from the voices of more than hundred preachers
 frayer was offered by the bishop, who prayed for Gods blessing upon the church to result from this meeting and TOT the preservation of the life and health of the ministers. The responses rom the preachers were marked all through the prayer
 The roll call showed most of the preachers present.
 Rev. J. M. Mason, D. D., was electe secretary for another year. He named his assistants. Rev H. P. Dickinson. pr. A. J. Lamar, Rev. H. s. Ellison, Rev. Geo. Fontaine, and Mr. E. A. Barnett, of Opelika.
 The presiding elders of the conference were appointed a committee on nomina- tions
 The following standing committees were appointed
 Public Worship-T. r. Mangam, D. D.. ". F. Dickinson, J. O. Andrew, D. D., c. P. Atkinson.
 Memoirs-J. W. Rush, D. D., W. A. McCarty, D. D., J. M. Patton.
 Books and Periodicals-J. Bancroft, A. N. Moore, M. H. Holt, W. D. Taylor, J. M. Wilson, H. L. Miller, N. R. Hamer.
 Bible Cause-J. w. Menifer, T. P. Fin cher. B. l.. Moore, R. A. Foster, c. A. Cornell.
 Epworth Leagues-B. c. Glenn, J. W. Shores, J. B. Tate, A. l.. Mcleod, J. A. Wilkinson, D. l.. Lindsey, Walker Ban croff, J. c. Johnson, I. H. Parks
 Conference Relations-J. M. Patton. J. F. Gpace, H. M. Gillis, R. H. Lewis, J. F. Dails, W. D. Owens. H. T. Johnson, J. w. kille-.igh, s. w. Roberts
 District Conference Records-F. A. Rogers, J. w. Portis. J. S. Dudley, c. w Powell, M. Suylon, A. J. Briggs, George StoTers J. A. Harold, H. s. Ellison.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
GERMAN AMERICAN UNION

Will Ratify the Election of the Tvans
 Ticket.
 The Communications Union will have grand jollification and ratification at Turner hall on Saturday night in honor Of the straight democratic ticket in the municipal election. Hon. Frank V. Ev- ans and the members of the board of aldermen have been invited to be present and will be the guests of honor
 President Emil Lesser of the union. in- formed State Herald reporter last night that the occasion will be made a memora- pie one in the history of the organiza- ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03

and fell. He was quickly carried in and given attention but died after lingering a short time. He was a nephew of Judge
 w. c. Robinson, probate judge of this county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD
Burned to Death in the Presence of His
 Mother and Others,

Opelika, Dec. 2s-(specialyAA deplora- ble accident occurred near here yesterday in which the 3-year-old son of MT. Mack Robinson was burned to death in sight of several people. including its mother. She had left him by the fire and went to attend to something about the house. Being startled in a few minutes by his screams she hurried back and saw 1xan a mass of fiamesyrunnfp4 down the road away from the house awards a spring where a negro fwomarf was washing clothes. He ran about seventy-fiye yards
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03

Havana, Dec 2.-Aa party of rebels made an attack yesterday afternoon on of Havana near this city. The fire of the attacking party was returned by the garrison and the rebels were repuised Before retiring the rebels set fire to a house which was destroyed. The rebels left one man dead on the neid ana the parrison also had one man killed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Arrangements are being perfected
for the best 4th OF July celebration
at Miller ever held in Hand County.
The orator of the day will be Hon.
Charles Howard, Of Redtield, Speak
er OF the House of Representatives,,
and who is one OF the best speakers
in the state.
Music will be furnished by the COM
bined st. Lawrence and Miller cor
net bands.
Al the regular sports and amuSe-
ments of the time will be furnished.
Among special features of unusual
interest will be a five mile bicycle
race omen to Hand County bicy-
clists. The track for this event is
now being prepared, and several en-
tries r already made.
The championship for Hand Co.,
together with n purse Will Ve on
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
Only n Difference Of Methods.

otlIN Il bliicTtI't vi 4
Congressman Picker has written
an able letter to the Sioux Falls
Press which advises moderation and
careful, quiet study OF the situation
among republicans OF South Dakota
He calls particular attention to one
point in the national republican
platform, noted in last weeks PRESS,
viz That for the first time the party
pledges itself to secure International
free silver. This strong declaration
cannot be scofied out OF existence,
because the history OF this country
plainly proves that what republican
party has pledged itself to do, it has
done. And he further says that this
pledge is an explicit declaration IN
! FAVOR OF THE PRINCIPLE OF FREE
COINAGE OF SILVER. That it certainly
pledges the republican party to the
principle OF free coinage. Now the
question OF difference is only rs to
the best methods of earring that
principle into effect. Our democrat
ic and populist friends are beating
tom toms and crying gold atthe re-
publican party, when it has explicitly
declared itself to be in favor OF the
principle OF free coinage OF silver,
and pledges itself to promote that
principle. The only difference then
is as to the method in obtaining this.
Extreme ~silverites desire to try the
admitted hazardous experiment OF
the United States coming free silver
alone. While the republicans desire
to be sure and safe by having some
of the other great nations agree
with the United States to coin silver
The most radical mind must Ger
tainly admit that Il union with Other
countries in this agreement would
be the safest plan. The United
States might adopt free coinage o
silver and be unable to maintain It
That would be a death blow to sli
yer. But if two orthree other cOun
tries Join us in free coinage, it be
, comes that much safer and stronger
. The real situation, and most import
ant issues will be readily understood
-, by the intelligent American people
Of course, if here and there a man
personally disappointed and dea
sore, why everybody knows it an
understands the motives that NOV
him. And aside from a very few clos
, friends, his world, be it large c
% small, cares nothing for his tale
O woe.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
Graduating Exercises.

A. large number OF people witness
ed the graduating exercises at the
opera house Friday night OF Sth
grade students. The exercises were
under management OF Supt. Morton,
and were very interesting. Follow
inc is a list of those who graduated:
Carrie Furmar, David Moncur, Edith
Campbell, Lee Dean, Anna Olson,
Lewis Kellogg, Margie Davis, Anna
Rymal, Guy Kelley, j. l. Mcneil,
Mary Burns, viii Hubbard, Clara
Olson.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

We certainly have the most stylish
assortment OF fine clothing for
young men aud boys this spring
that we have ever shown, ranging IL
price from $3.50 to $3.50 per sult.
Can and see them and if we can't
suit you, we have no objections to
your sending away for goods, but
come in and see what we have first.
We will save you money and give
you a suit that will fit.
j. W. COQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The social and entertainment gly-
on at the opera house Thursday by
the Catholic ladies, was very success
ful. and largely attended. Receipts
for cream, fancy quilt, etc, amount
% over 500. The quilt was drawn
bv IA lady in Illinois who had sent
bore and purchased IA ticket.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The combined St. Lawrence ana
Miller bands gave an open air con-
cert on the street Saturday evening,
which occassioned the oft repeated
remark of sounds like old times"
The boys will have big 4 on tap
for the big 4th at Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
The New ElaG.

The first new 45-star flag was re-
ceived a few days ago, by merchant
Coouillette. 1t was ordered by the
county. and will adorn the court
house. 1t is a large, fine one, ana
its purchase discloses commendapie
notriotism on the part OF county
commissioners.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
Driving Horse Wanted

| wish to purchase II good sound
driving horse about five or SIX years
old that will weigh twelve or thlr-
teen hundred pounds, Must be n
good free driver and gentle, one that
will be safe for women to drive. APP
ply to }. W. Coquillette.
Mrs. {. 4. FALEs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

A bicycIist named harrington pass
ed through Miller Saturday on his
wheel. bound for Butte, Mont. lie
left Portland, Maine about June LIST.
He rode a Columbia wheel, and his
wheel and luggage weighed "a
pounds.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Saturday is the glorious 4th-and
the fellow who mentions "~silver' or
gold" or "protection' or free
trade" will be shot on the spot.
The 4th only comes once a year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Thos. Grant had a young horse
stolen from near his home i'll Miller,
one day last week. He and Edpunl'
went north and found the horse IN
Faulkton. 1t had been stolen by an
aIl-round thief, who is now i'll jail at
F%oulkton, held for various thefts.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
EuI'nituI'e.

We are now prepared better than
ever to show the public n large and
fine assortment OF furniture OF all
kinds in our new store room, and in
vite all to call and see us, and eX-
anime our stock OF furniture, pict-
ures, frames, curtains, carpets, etc.
:. PAULY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The Washington Times contains a
notice OF the marriage OF Miss Mercy
harrington to II gentleman named
Stafford, OF Chicago. The bride is a
daughter OF our former popular
county commissioner II. IL. Earring
ton.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

A report was received here the 9th
err day that Harvey Bradford was
killed on a railroad in Ohio. He left
Miller last winter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

John Gilbert, Mondamin, was up
Friday with his wool clip. His 227
sheep clipped 1713 lbs. an average
of X. Mr.. Gilbert says this is con-
siderably better than his sheep did
last year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Married June 2Sth, Samual Nc
Carthv and Miss Ada Carl, OF Miller,
Judge Carroll officiating. We eX-
tend congratulations and best wish
es the happy couple.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The temperance club meets at the
Evangelical church Friday evening
On Sunday at II a m. Rev. j. T..
Andrews will preach a temperance
sermon. Everybody cordially invit-
ed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The 5. Brainard Sons Co., OF Chi
cago, have issued a new republican
campaign song book called ''True
Blue Republican campaign songs for
1896" 1t is full of a lot of splendid
new ongs. Price 10 cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
Tho Cincinnati Enquire says b

The Cincinnati Enquire says bi-
cycle manufacturers only make 2'o
Nor cent. ON each wheel, and gives
tho ticures OF cost of making ana
materials to back its statement
chewing that a 500 wheel costs
S3O.31.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

kimballs new creamery has start
ed up, and the people about there
are greatly pleased with it. Chalh-
berlain is also arranging to have "a
creamery.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The first watermelons arrived in
town yesterday. What would the
4th be without a watermelon?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Sioux Falls papers announce thac
Buffalo Bills great west show VIII
exhibit at the Sioux Falls lar III
II is "the g~rectest show
on earth"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Regular communion service at the
Presbyterian churh Sunday morning
by the pastor, Rev. lobe.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Ed Miller and Chas. McGowan went
to Pierre yesterday with the former
running horses, TO take in the races
there.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

]. H. Cole, Esq, returned from his
Iowa visit this week. He reports
Iowa republicans enthusiastic ior
Mckinnley.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Salem Special;-Mr. and Mrs ~
e. LOWELL started on their return
home Monday. They were accom-
panied by their grandson, WINE
Myers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

There will be the best music to be
had in this section OF the state at
the 18th dance in Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

An elegant stock OF Mems summer
coats and vests Just received at Co.
quillette's. II
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

DowngOes the price OF best patent
-four at the -four and feed store.
FRANK MYRES.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Dance at the opera house on the
night OF July 4th.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

J. l.. Reyes started for Pierre Mon
day on his bicycle. He erected Ills
sail, and expected to make the trip
in five hours.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

For a sack OF good No. l -four be
sure ard go to Frank Myres tour
and feed store and you will get it,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

W. \. Sewall and family, have 10
Gated ut Marion, Indiana.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

J. ID. Fitzgerald, sole agent, will
refund you money ii not satisfied af-
ter using M bottle of DR.. F%enner's
famous medicine. 20y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Mrs. Al. Trenary and children re-
turned last week from Iowa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Arthur Wearne went to Huron
Monday to play in the band OF
which lie is u member.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Hon. John Pussy will deliver the
4th OF July GRAFTON at Washington.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

". II. Dempster, a former prlncl-
pal OF Miller school, visited the instl-
tute Tuesday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

The PRESS will publish free all notices OIL o.
cal organizations, if handed IN by those IN
terested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Agent j. =. Estee visited his home
at BaIlaton, Mimi, over Sunday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Mrs. c. c. Dean and baby, returned
Tuesday to their home at Mitchell.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Our big, successful, 200 institute
closes this week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
Land Wanted.

| want to buy some good quarters
of Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller.
3tf G.. H. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02
BARGAIN

Apples, cranberries and oranges at
Saltmarsh's. tt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Apples, cranberries and oranges at
SaltmarSh's. y
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

Decorate for the 4th.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-02

LOCAL \ PERSONAL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-13
Possibility of Avoiding the Perils OF tho
I.nlatrn hin EiXRr Bar.


Columbia River Bar.
South Bend. Jan. s.-Special.-John L.
Harris, president Of the Chamber OF Com
merce. has addressed the following open
letter TO the officers of the Northern Pa
cihc Railroad Companys
For your especial benefit, but also In
the interest Of tho worlds commerce. we
desire TO call your attention 70 matter
which merits your most careful consider
alton.
''On Friday, December q. the German
ship Flottbek. 1000 tons, Portland bound
to load wheat in command OF Columbia
river pilot Can't McVickar, after repeated
efforts to get into the Columbia river and
being unable TO do SO, was brought by her
commander into Wilapa harbor 10 await
more favorable conditions. Since that
time this vessel has been safely at anchor
in this harDor awaiting an opportunity 20
get over the treacberous and very danger
Gus bar sat the mouth Of the Columbia
During all this time the approach 20 VIII
Iapa harbor has been such that heavily
laden lumber and other vessels have freely
moved over the bar. and there has been
no delay to commerce. from this port.
''The inability OF the Fiottbek TO get
into the Columbia means great extra ex-
pense TO her owners, and 70 this extent -
an injury 10 our foreign commerce and
places US IN bad light before the German
shlpuers and vessel owners. II this were
the only case where the movement Of COM
rnerce is impeied and hindered through
this dangerous entrance 20 an important
commercial port there would be little call
for special attention 20 this matter but II
"a a notorious fact that DELAYS OF weeks at
a time are frequently caused TO shipping
on the Colufnbi owing to the presence Of
the freacher0us bar at its mouth. This is
an age that demands quick and rapid
TRANSFORMATION There fl sharp competi-
riau in the commerce Of the world. We
must nut in use our best and safest har-
tor~ and give every facility and aid 70 YES
sells carrying our products 70 foreign na-
tons.
with this end in view. we would sug-
s-ogt that as a stroke OF business policy
seeing the inability 81 this German ship
70 get 20 Portland without great delay and
a. the risk Of losing her charter, you ar
range with her owners 70 bring her cargo
from Portland 20 South Bend by rail- ard
load her on Willapa hartor, from which
r,oIuf she can be t0wed 20 sea IN Eve hours,
ard can thus save her charter and depart
for her destination carving the idea that
Cor ex-eSiency ard American business
emery the Northern Pacific railway beats
the World We would further suggest 20
,,0,, TIA, Ip line with your well-es abolished
-,ofIev 70 foster the best interests OF for
c9v, ard home commerce. you consider
.he sHvfsabifsty AZ ar early date of utilz-
tn1 this harhor for wheat and other for
ef-n sh{rrneuts and thus distance your
co--ryaflto~s in quick dispatch and safety
- service by Offering for use Wiliapa har-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-13
WATER FRONT NOTES.

There are seven vessels loading lunaosr
at Port Blakelsy.
Steamer wRlla wails will arrive To-Day
from San Francisco at Ocean dock.
Tug Tyee was at the Oregon Improve
ment hunkers yesterday taking on coal
preparatory 10 towing out the snip Excsi-
sior for san Francisco.
The English four-masted ship Donna
Francesca is due at this port from RIO ds
Jaueiro 30 load wheat for Ralfour, GulhrlS
& Co. She will take on 1900 tons
Steamer Clan Mcdonald. on her trip from
Tacoma yesterday afternoon. picked Up a
rowboat of AK point IN a oflapldAted
condition. One oarlock Wac gone, yh9
other broken, and on the bottom was d
black rubber coat.
Steamer City OF Puehla viii leave Ocean
dock at o'clock this morning with a full
cargo OF freight, consisting OF coal and
general merchandise, and the following
passengers: y. T.. Davis. Mr.. Galloway.
+. Gillfoy. Frank Newell. Louis RoulieT.
Lieut. John O.. Berry, wife and child. Mr..
Dunning. Mr.. Clark. Lou Graham. Mrs. J
W. Martin. Miss a. Le.bene2uIo- G, H.
ReImehl. u. II. Smith, ]. Michel, Miss NJ
F. Ryan, Miss Mabel James, Miss Maud
Burkholder. ELI WineSett, John Collins.
J. O. Nelson, .. .. Paul, John L. Reed
G. II. Joliet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-13
Mining stocks.
NEW YORK MARKETS.

New York. Jan. lite stock market
s-.r,,let{ou To-Day was dali sn1 without
s-sasial feature. The market opened at
slight concessions n prices, but soon rallied
ab5va Yesterdays closing figures Sugar
-ase II over the initial qriC@s. The general
LIST "a god sn the first hour, oGt the losses
yve-a mostly confined 70 fractic-s. Spec
,,1a.fon LETT oT heavy tn tore. The week
s-,sr closed has been an eve1tful one. TIE
-,ra~Asf7r week had expired with the public
sra wall street as much n the dark Hs
over regarding the probable intentions q
tha administration on the question OF q
r-7,errr1zr7f loan. There had been. how
ever. confident statements that tact W
Sa-xtsrslrr had been reached between TIE