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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-21
: The Woman's Literary Club.

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ESaturday afternoon the Woman's Literary
Club met with Miss Maytie Morrice at the
residence of DIR. Peterson, north Washing
ton,street. The meeting was devoted to
consideration of Robert Browning as a
prophet of modern literature. Miss Fannie
Stearns gave an interesting account of the
poets life and drew pleasant picture of his
very happy married life. Mrs Josephine
Gould discussed Browning's claim to the
title of poet. After giving her idea of what
poetry is she said that study of only few
of his poems would establish that claim.
A general discussion followed as to why
Browning did or did not satisfy the reader.
The idea was brought out that the reason
Browning failed to satisfy and seemed OBJ
scure was because he is not studied enough.
Miss Della Jackson and Miss Frances Jones
read some of Browning's poems.
New members were proposed filling the
number of twenty-five members allowed by
the clubs constitution. A proposition to
amend the constitution in that particular is
now under consideration.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-21

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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-21

Goes into the best homes

Goes into the best homes
in Shiawassee county and its
contents are carefully read by
an intelligent class of readers.
The use of its advertising COL
umns convinces advertisers of
this fact.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-21
for Infants and Children.

.'Castoria h 70 well adaptsd to children that
4 recommend it ~ superior 10 any prescription
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III So. Oxford ST, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
RRGIsrER TO-DAY

Outside of Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile the registration books will close this evening. If you have not reg istered, and do not do so today, you will be disfranchised for two years at least You will be powerless to perform in Au- gust and again in November one of the very highest duties imposed upon citi- zen. The enemy have all registered. h. formation comes from every quarter that the black cohorts of Moseley, Parsons Sc Co. have not been neglectful of that part of the contest. They are prepared for the fray-to the extent, at least, of having procured their passport to the ballot box. This information should be amply suffi- cient to send every democrat, every lover of good government-which can be had only under white supremacy-to the reg istrar today.
 Don't think because you are busy and your vote is but one of the many thou sands in the state that you can afford to let the day to register go by without reg istering, and all win be well. You can't, as good citizen, afford to do that. It is. duty you owe to yourself, your family, your party and your country to vote, and you can't vote without registering.
 Go now and register if you have not done so. Get your democratic nelghbor to do likewise.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Grand Excursion to Tampa, FIa-0nB S5.50
 for the Round Trip.

On May 25 the Plant System will run g. special train from Montgomery to Tam pa, Fla, without change, leaving Mont gomery 11SO a. m., arriving Tampa 7:15 next morning, and sell tickets at the re markedly low rate of $5.50 for the round trip, with proportion ately low rates from other points on the line of the Plant System. Tampa is full of interesting sights: Two hun dred and fifty cigar factories employing 1000 Cuban cigarmakers. This alone is we'll worth the trip. Here you see the famous Tampa Bay hotel and the beautf- full Port Tampa inn, built over the wa- ters of the Tampa bay one mile from land Tampa is a progressive city of 21,- 900 people, located on Tampa bay, the most beautiful of all southern waters. The finest boating, fishing and bathing in the world. Tickets will be good for return until June 1. giving ample time for all kinds of sport. Those who desire can visit any other point in southern Florida. For full information write to
 w. V. LIFSEY.
 Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery, Ala. 4-30-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
THE WOMAN QUESTION AGAIN.

Under the above caption the Kansas
 City Star discusses the action taken by
 the Protestant Methodist general confer
 ence, which assembled in Kansas City,
 Ks, the other day. The conference ac- ton appears to have been accepted as a backset to the women, who had about reached the conclusion that the woman
 question had been settled in their favor.
 The Star says:
 That the Protestant Methodist gener- al conference should take any action
 which should be designated as setback
 to the women is a disappointment, fn-
 asmuch as it has been considered that
 in the Protestant Methodist church the
 woman question had been definitely set
 tied, and in favor of the women. In
 Kansas City and it's neighborhood
 church-going people and attendants on
 benevolent and reformatory meetings of
 all kinds have become accustomed to the
 presence and ministry of the Rev. Eu-
 genia St. John (who is a sitting delegate
 in the present conference), and were re-
 ally unaware, until the meeting of the
 conference now in session in Kansas
 City, Ks, that there was woman ques-
 tion pending in the Protestant Methodist church. Those who had rested in such
 belief were not agreeably impressed by
 learning that the question was still pend-
 ing, and, further, that 1t yet remains for
 settlement.
 '"The Methodist Protestant church at present stands in an attitude not unlike that of the Methodist Episcopal church, as defined by the recent action of the conference at Cleveland The woman
 question has been submitted to the an
 nual conferences in both churches. In
 the Methodist Episcopal conference the
 required affirmative three-fourths
 majority lacked only very few
 votes. In the Protestant Method ist church positively afiirnt-
 ative vote was given, yet the governing
 bodies of both churches decline to be sat
 isfed with the result, and remand the
 case, in legal phrase, for a new trial
 that is, another vote of the conferences.
 Both conferences, 1t should be said, have allowed the women delegates already chosen to retain their seats in the gener- al conferences, 1t would appear, more as matter of courtesy than of right
 ''rhis action it must be said, is much more of a surprise in the case of the Methodist Protestant than of the older, and, as has been believed, more conser- yative church. In neither church, 1t may well be believed, will the action of the | conferences affect in the least the work of women. as it now exists. Neither church will silence while the question of their rights is pending the eloquent and persuasive voices of the women, every where heard in the church's cause. nor will the work of women, the manifold cares and labors on behalf of these churches, without which neither of them would ever have, been established or have continued to exist, be diminished in the least. While the women will be compelled to wait. they will be allowed their ancient liberty to work. That their demand for equal rights and privileges will be granted on the next trial is prob able. The conferences however, are los- ing time. When a demand is right the time to grant 1t is today not tomorrow"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

votes at the polls a single gold standard platform, why insist on the republicans to so declare? Is it not clearly evident from the position these papers occupy that they are afraid of the people? It ap- pears so to us. It looks as if they do not want the issue settled at the ballot box.
 There was never Q time before in the history of the United States when individ- ual leaders and great newspapers in the two great opposing political parties were clamoring for beth parties to take the same position and make identical deela- rations on the conceded paramount issue agtating the public mind and upon which the two parties were preparing to go be- fore the people. Certainly we are wit messing strange occurrences in politics just now. We have leading democrats and leading democratic newspapers who are dreadfully alarmed, fearing the re- publican party will nominate a man and make a platform not in hne with what such democratic leaders and such demo- cratic newspapers profess to believe the great majority of the voters of the coun- try desire. We also have leading repub- licans and leading republican newspa- pers very much exercised over the thought that possibly the democratic par ty may make platform declarations not in keeping with what such republican leaders and republican newspapers pre- tend to believe the great majority of the voters of the country will demand at the ballot box.
 We actually find the St. Louis Globe Democrat terribly uneasy for fear there may be a split in the democratic party
 It is plain-very plain. The advocates of the British gold standard are afraid of the people. The effort to foist upon the people a financial system through pollti- cal conventions which they know the peo- pie would promptly reject at the ballot box is responsible for the inconsistent and ridiculous attitude we now find men and newspapers of both parties occupy ing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
JOHNSTON AND M'coNNELL WIN.
The Attalla Election Contest Case Decided
 in Circuit Court.

in Circuit Court.
 Gadsden Times-News.
 A case which has attracted consider able attention locally came up in the circuit court last week and the decision of Judge Bilbro was awaited with much interest
 In the recent municipal election at Att talla democratic and repu blican ticket were in the field. The race was extreme ly close and it was charged that the votes had not been counted right Some dispute came up over the manner in which the ballot box was handled and a squabble was the result, but those who were declared elected by the managers took their seats and the matter was car- ried into the circuit court s. w. John ston and pr. R. F. Mcconnell were con- testing the seats of Messrs. Moore and Wilson. After having the case under consideration for several days Judge Bill bro decided that Johnston and McCon- nell were elected, instead of Moore and Wilson, the gentlemen who were de- clared elected by the election managers.
 The case will be appealed to the state supreme court.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. the democrats of the state of Ala hama. in convention assembled, declare our continued faith In the old time ana honored principles of the democratic party and among these principles are the following: n silver and gold at 16 to 1 as the standard money of the country, without any dis rrimination against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations, as the United States coined silver and cold before the republican party ob- tained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country for the benefit of a class and to the in- jury of a great mass of the people.
 sThe unconstitutional penalty of 10 ner centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or natiohal pank ought to be repealed.
 If Ia our purpose to maintain a govern ,nent in this state fair and just to all, under control of the white men of Ala bama.
 he maintained untarnished.
 our system of public education should Inc improyed and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation.
 We are in favor of honest and fair elections, and we recommend that laws he enacted under which primary cleo lions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 We cordially invite all good citizens of this state, and especially all democrats who strayed from the party, to unite with us in an earnest and determined ef- fort to maintain good government in the state of Alabama.
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and. if possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
5-S-15t

MT. J. Asa Rountree, late of the Hart sele Enquirer, paper which has gained great notoriety under his editorial man. agement, has become a big stockholder in the Birmingham State Herald. By virtue of his purchase of a big block of the stock of the State Herald, Mir. Roun- tree has been elected manager of the pa- per and has entered on his duties as such. MT. Rountree is a live newspaper man and is one who is fully imbued with the grave responsibilities in the conduct of daily newspaper, and knows that success depends not alone upon a spir- fted and we'll edited editorial page, lively local and carefully edited telegraphic news columns, but sensible and syste- matle methods in the business depart ment as well. He is, in fact, an all around newspaper man, a man of meth ods and details, with thorough knowl- edge of business men and business af- fairs, with a genial presence and mod esty of manner that make him friends everywhere and give to business com munity confidence in his integrity and capacity. He enters, therefore, upon his duties as manager of the leading daily paper in the state we'll equipped for his responsible duties of recognizing a thoroughly disofganized newspaper force. The Journal wishes the new man ager of the State Herald success in his enlarged field of usefulness to his party and his state.-bTontgomery Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
WE MUST EDUCATE.

Elsewhere In this issue will be found an able, interesting and exceedingly im- portant article, prepared by Dr. J. L. M. Curry the distinguished educator, and addressed to the two nominees for gov ernor of Alabama. e-
 The article treats of the most vital question affecting the people of Alabama and of every other state.
 Many who read the article will be as- founded to learn that in point of iflt- eracy Alabama stands so near the foot of the column of states.
 The address of Dr. Curry is but the opening of campaign which has for its object the removal of this great state from the position it now occupies, and the placing of it alongside of Nebraska, Wyoming and Iowa. May the campaign prove successful. If when Captain John ston shall retire from office as governor, after serving the usual four years, he can demonstrate to the world that he has during his adminis tration been in- strumental in raising Alabama from the foot of the column and placing it where in a reasonable time it will stand along side of Nebraska he will have erected for himself monument far more en- . during than brass or stone. Let the campaign for better free schools, now that 1t has been launched, go bravely on until victory perches upon its ban ner.
 Right here and now at the beginning the State Herald embraces the oppor- tunity of enlisting. and pledges the best and most constant service 1t is capable of rendering. We must educate our boys and girls.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
(. ROGAN & CO,
USED THE WRONG BARREL.
And Blew the Top ot Her Head Off-A Me-
 gro's Queer Story.
IoI/ First Aveuue.

gro's Queer Story.
 Tuskegee Reporter.
 Charley Cole, a one-eyed negro about 30 years old, made his appearance at the jail last Monday night and asked to be locked up, saying he had killed woman and that they were after him with dogs. MT. Hudd1eston not being present, the negro asked Mrs. Huddleston to let him lie down on the front porch until day. Tuesday morning the negro was locked up. The negro has been living with MT. Torbert at Society Hil His wife and an- other negro's wife had fight last Sat urday. Monday Charley Cole. was talk ing to the negro man, David Distrunk about the affair, when the negros wffs came up. He lost no time in drawing a lead on her and shooting the top of her head off, or nearly so. He then attempt ed to shoot the husband, who got out of the way. The prisoner says he shot the woman with the wrong barrel. That one barrel of his gun, or one shell, was loaded with small shot and the other large. That he intended to shoot her with the small shot.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

set for the freedom of speech in the United States senate" Another calls MT. Morgan liar and a corrupter, which leads the New York Mail and Express to remark: Tt would seem, therefore, that the work of marking out the boundaries of legitimate public utterance might very properly begin with the adjustment of we'll constructed muzzles to the rabid jaws of the Spanish press"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
A Pleasant Prospect.
Tuskegee News.

IuSKegee NEWS.
 Should the combination of negroes, pop ulists and republicans succeed in our state, and they secure control of the leg isla tive and executive departments, their negro allies will demand not only some of the offices, but equality in the public schools-that their children shall sit side by side with children with white faces and straight hair, and social equality will be the inevitable result. Let us arise in our might, gird on our armor and strike thfa 6rat hlnW nnW
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

The white wing of the republican party has met and acted, and tomorrow the colored wing will come together for the purpose of indorsing. The intelligent ne- gro is beginning to feel powerful weak about the stomach when he is to do all the cooking and get no possum.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

The press of the country is disclaiming any relationship between Tanner, the re- publican who Is running for governor of Illinois, and Tanner, the faster. Tanner, the candidate, will never be fast enough to pluck the gubernatorial plum of H. IinoiS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
They Won't Stick.

Columbiana Chronicle.
 If you put a direct question to any of the pop candidates and say, "If by any possibility you could be elected, would you do thus and sop he answers, T will" Then he pauses, as if deliberating, and continues, Not and after another pause concludes, "TelI you."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
The Tuskeeec Railroad.

Tuskegee Reporter.
 Here is piece of news that will strike you pleasAntiy. Mir. Carter Wright. with his Assistants. commenced the survey Wednesday of a route for the Tuskegee railroad to come into town. The terminus, we believe, Is to be next to Fusselrs stable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

A gold standard exchange remarks: "A free silver plank in the next platform will be at the risk of having the plank stolen" It is more than probable that Rothschild & Co. would like to secure the plank to keep up the see-saw in Ameri. can politics and American industries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Teachers Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for positions as teachers in the public Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and a6. 1S96 at the High school building. Appli- cants must report by g o'clock on Mon day.
 By order of the Board of Education.
 J. H. PHILLIPS, 5-2-15t Superintendent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

The publishers in Alabama are respect fully requested to place the democratic campaign committee, Birmingham, Ala, on their mailing lists during the pen dency of the campaign. Such action will be duly appreciated by the committee.
 N l.. MILLER, Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Paid His Debts With Postaes Stamps.

Washington, May 1.-Chief Postoffiee Inspector Wheeler was today advised of the arrest of H. Van Kuren. late post master at Smith Mills, S. C., charged with paying his debts with postage stamps.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

It is said that Vice President Steven son always selects a bald-headed sena- tor to preside in his absence from the chair. Stevenson is bald-headed himself and knows the appreciation of a bald headed man for a front seat.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Samson Found This Out.

Tuskegee News. We would remind our populist brethren that they cannot pull their democra tic neighboro down without doing gross vio- lence to themselves.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Joys of an Editor,s Life.

Flies in day time and slSeeters at night We are going to prepare some body's cat for an alcoholic preservation or some other seaport town if he don't quit getting into our meal barrel. Better pen him. Pleas are again be- coming fashionable.-Coosa Advocate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Probably the only man in town who has been abused on account of the un- fortunate occurrences of the past few weeks is ye editor; and why? Simply be- cause he has tried to please everybody Greensboro Beaeon.s atsf tf sTfE
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
That Art League Edition.

Tuskaloosa Gazette.
 The State Herald on Sunday was issued by the Birming ham Art league. It was 8 most ereditable paper. The illustrations, of which there were many clever ones,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Means Only One Thing.
Randolph Leader.

Randolph Leader. Everybody is coming to understand it.
 the fusion" ticket means the republican ticket
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

A colored woman in New York has organized a Mckinley Dream club. The Cream of the "colored gemmen" in the south is McKinleyward. and large per cent of them expect to wake up and find letter in the postoffice from him. and will call a dozen times day for six months expecting their dream to be veri- fled.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
Disfranehised for Two Years.

Camden New Era.
 If you don't register before Saturday night you cant vote at any election dur ing the next two years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Weyler has made demand on the Cuban farmers for corn and the Florida Times Union wants to know if he con- templates starting distillery.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

It is given out that Senator Hill de- sires to write the democratic platform and the query is going the rounds: Could Mir. Hill be induced to stand on it without resorting to coercive meas ures?"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Senator Tillman says the populists are "the political refuse of the day and time"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT ONCE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

The oat crop in Williamson county, Texas, has been harvested and will aver age from eighty to 100 bushels per acre.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Speaker Reed is getting a great deal of fun out of the campaign, and what ever else he gets will be clear gain
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

SAVE YOUR VOTE. REGISTER AT ONCE. e, E.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

SAVE YOUR VOTE REGISTER AT ONCE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
CAMPAIGN THUNDER.

But He. Is Small Bore. Eufaula Times. Goodwin is loaded!
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

cussing Senator Morgan's recent speech on Cuba, declares that limits must be
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23

Room for All Good People. Moulton Advertiser. Get into the democratic band wagon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-23
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