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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
A Railroad Puzzle,

St. Louis Gl0be-Dem0crat.
 Between the forty-nine and fifty-five mile posts on the Carolina Central rail- road there is piece of track for a dis tance of nearly six miles that presents a singular condition that so far amounts to an inexpiicable mystery. All trains going and coming go to grinding and start a terrible sQueaking when they get on this six miles of track. The noise comes from not only one car, but car of whatever kind sets up grinding as If turning a curve. The noise is some thing like the screeching of an OK cart that has no grease on 1t, and Is made by every truck on train The track is perfectly straight, and as there is no curve at all the cause of the grinding and squeaking has mystified the railroad people. Every effort has been made to ascertain the cause of the difficulty. The locomotives have been examined, the coaches and cars have been scrutinized, every cross tie and every rail has been inspected. every joint has been looked at, and every foot of the track has been regauged, but no explanation could be found. The section master has almost crawled over the six miles on his knees In search of the cause. The roadmaster has tried his best to ferret out the mat ter. and the superintendent has been over the track and inspected it-all of them making repeated efforts time and again to find out what is the matter-but they have given 1t up as bad job They have not only not been able to discover the cause of the noise, but have been un- able to discover any theory to explain the mystery. It is one of the railroad mysteries of the age, and has been going on for twenty years. During that time the cross ties and rails have been re- placed several times with new ones, but without effect. s~
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
ALL SORTS.

A Blank Easily Filled.-He-"Man pro- poses"-what's the rest of the quotation? She--Woman accepts.-Chicago News.
 pr. Jalap-Let me see your tongue, please. Patient-Oh, doctor, no tongue can tell how bad I feel.-Boston Tran script.
 All Through. old man, I've spent every cent of money have in the world on my doctor" Does he know it." Guess he does. He has pronounc- ed me a. we'll man. Life.
 Mrs. Mackay-An' so ye have no moth- CT now?" Jimmy-No, num- Mrs. Mack ay-Well, me boy, whenever you feel the want of a good licking come to me and I'll be mother to you.-Tid-Bfts.
 Aids in the Game of Golf.-'I played eighteen holes with Professor Tongue yesterday. l envy that man." Why does he play such a good game as all that?" "No the worst, but he can swear in seven languages, and he does it.'--- Harpers Weekly.
 Mrs Matchmaker-It is time, Ada, that there should be an understanding be- tween you and MT. De Baryl. Ada-We came to an understanding lase night. If I should ever need friend he will do anything in the world for me. He can never love another.-Puck.
 And Yet She Decined.-Tom-'S the heiress refused Jack?" Dick-"Yes; it's too bad He made a very fair proposi- tion, too" Tom-"What was it?" Dick -"He promised to be most devoted hus- band, and offered to refund the money if he did not turn out exactly as repre- sented. Puck.
 Mrs. De Style-"Were you at church last Sunday? I didn't see you" Mrs. De Fashion-"f saw you" Did you? How did you like my new bonnet?" "Oh, it was perfectly lovely! It came from Paris I'm sure" "Yes, my friend. Mrs. Devout, smuggled it in for me. New York Weekly.
 Dearest she said, cooingly, 'I wish you were a great statesman, with your picture on our greenbacks." "I wonder if she knows that a man has to be dead to get his picture on the currency?" he thought to himself, but he didn't press the question. There are some things 1t is better not to oknow.-Indianapoli Jour- nal.
 "Oh, say Mame," Maud exclaimed. What's the matter?" asked Name. "While I was improving my mind this morning I found out something you never would have believed" What is it?' You know the Pilgrim Fathers?" "Of course; everybody knows them" "rhey belonged to a bicycle club" How do you know?" By their clothes. - Judge
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

After much talking, walking, travelling and worry I am glad to report the out look for another tent meeting encour- aging. Some of the peculiar discourage ments are being overcome. Dr. Hale, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, goes into the movement with both hands up. The members and friends of the two Presbyterian churches on that side give assurance that their pastors will do all they can to make the meeting a success So speak the members of St. Johns Methodist church. I have not been able so far to confer with any pastor over there except Dr.. Hale. He sought and found me and volunteered kindly words. Brother Bryan is known and read of all Birmingham people as favoring any thing looking to the betterment of our citizens. We are now trying to find a location that will accommodate the largest number of interested persons. The meeting will be i'll charge of Rev. R. c. George and run for the salvation of Birmingham. The converts will be urged to join the church of their choice. We beg the social and moral support of all citizsns favoring good morals. Begin at once to pray for the success of the meet ing. Practice in your homes revival songs. Get ready to do the best work of your life. Time and place will be named later
 M H. WELLS, Missionary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
"EAREWELL SAM.n

farewell, to Rev. Sam Adams He has had his little brief day, gathered "honey" from many flowers and, good, easy man, when he thought his greatness was rip ening a chilly frost struck him. and the places that knew him once will know him no more forever. The reverend gen. tleman can now save his arm, as he will not have any opportunity to vote for any one for senator. Adams and Good wyn and Manning should now emigrafe to Murray's district in South Carolina and form an alliance. which would be of fensive if mot defensive. with that sable hued son of Ethiopia, and not again vex the reluctant ears of the white people of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
NATIONAL TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
OUR FIRST ESTIMATE CONFIRMED
FOR VICE PRESIDENT. Arthur M. Sewall of Maine.

OUR FIRST ESTIMATE CONFIRME ED.
 The announcement made by the State Herald yesterday morning that the demo- cratic ticket had swept the state by majority approximating 50,000 has been confirmed. The returns that came in yesterday and last night in nearly every instance either confirmed or increased the democratic majorities indicated by the news received Monday night and pub- lished Tuesday morning. It was simply 0 democratic gain everywhere nearly.
 Some of the strongest counties for Kolb in 1894 wheeled into line and took up their old places in the democratic column. In but one or two white counties did the opposition make any gains over the 1894 majorities while they lost in every other white county that they succeeded in hold ing.
 In the black belt the democratic ma jority fell off about 5000 Among the strong Kolb counties in 1894 that fell into line this year for democracy are Cham bers, Randolph Lee, Butl5r, Bibb Blount, Clay Cullman, Dale, DeKalb Fayette, Limestone, Walker and Tuskaloosa.
 Of the entire thirty-four counties car- ried by Kolb in 1894 only seventeen ap- pear to have remained out of the demo- cratic column this year. and all of them save possibly two remain out by con siderably reduced majorites.
 Returns received during the day yes terday and last night, together with the most conservative estimates, places Captain Johnstons majority at just about 50000, the estimate made by the State Herald on the morning after the election.
 Captain Johnstons majority In the for ty-one white counties in the state IS about 10000. Thus 1t will be ssen that there is absolutely no ground, excuse or pretext for the usual cry of fraud besides from the beginning of the campaign Goodwyn and his leaders proclaimed that if John ston secured even one majority before reaching the black belt they would con- cede the election to him, raise no cry of cratic administration.
 That the election was perfectly fair, and that Goodwin and his ticket were fairly and squarely, as well as over whelmingly defeated, no honest man who is at all posted will gainsay.
 The state of Alabama, the democratic party and the people of Alabama as in- the happy outcome of the contest. The white men of Alabama are once more together, and the democratic party is stronger in the state today than it has been before in years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
MIRRORS IN GLOVES.
This Is Novelty That Promises to Becom
 Dear to the Feminine Heart.

Dear to the Eeminine deart. .sfr1
 A mirror in the palm of the glove is the latest novelty. With its assistance it's owner is enabled to be sure that her bonnet is on straight and also that her curls are in perfect order. She can also ascertain if her bow is at the most be- coming angle at the proper time.
 All these and a hundred others, im- portant from the feminine point of view, she can find out on the street without at- tracting the attention of passers-by, with the aid of this simple contrivance.
 The inventor of this little device has so arranged the looking glass in the palm of the glove as not to interfere with the shutting of the hand. He has likewise taken the precaution of putting it in the left hand glove, so that when it's owner shakes hands with a friend it will not be observed.
 It is not the fair sex alone that will find this ingenius contrivance useful Men are quite as vain as women, so the latter claim, and will be seen by any ob- server to look at themselves in every mirror they pass on the streets.
 Floor tiling-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Cabinet mantels-Mayberry 6 Watson.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY COMPANY

Best Schedule to Anniston and Talladega Is Via Central of Georgia Railway. Close connection made with Louisville and Nashville railroad at Sylacauga Parties taking this route avoid the early start necessary by other routes.
 East. Leave Birmingham 9:S0 a. m. Arrive Sylacauga 12:44 a. m. Arrive Talladega 12:44 D. m. Arrive Anniston 2:20 p. m.
 West. Leave Anniston 1:15 D. m. Arrive Talladega 2:30 p. m. Arrive Sylacauga 3:24 p. m. Arrive Birmingham 6:10 D. m. SOLON JACOBS, Com. Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala. J. c. HALLE, Gen. Pas. Agent, Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
NOTICE.

The executive committee of the demo- cratic and conservative party of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, is hereby called to meet in the circuit court room in the city of Birmingham, on Saturday, the 9th day Of August, at Il o'clock a. m., for the purpose of providing for the selection of delegates to represent Jefferson county in the convention called for the purpose of nominating a candidate for congress in the Ninth Congressional district. Each and every member of the committee Is earnestly requested to be present.
 JOHN H. MILLER, Chairman.
 NATHAN L. MILLER, Secretary.
 Laths and sand-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Evem tAe Suga
FIRE AT PHILADELPHIA

Destroys Fertilizer and Phosphate Works
 to the Extent of $2OO,oo
 Philadelphia. Aug. 1.-The main build ing of the extensive phosphate and fer tillzer works of Baugh & Sons company was destroyed by fire early this morn ing. large quantity of costly grinding machinery and considerable stock in process of manufacture was also de- stroyed. The firemen succeeded in con- finiDg the flames to one building. Su- perintendent Wells estimated the com pany's loss at $20O,O0O, partly covered by insurance. A huge vat of grease boiling over into the fire started the flames.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Brass coal hods-Mayberry & Watson
Afflicted for Years.

MT. R. B. Goodman, Marietta, Ga., says: q was troubled with rheumatism, which the doctors called sciatica, for a number of years, doctoring with every thing I could hear of, without benefit, until commenced with Dr. Kings Royal Germetuer, which cured me sound and well. I was at times, for several months, so I could not walk at all. I have now been thoroughly well of it for four years. equal Germetuer." Write to the Atlanta Chemical company, Atlanta Ga., for 4S- page book free. New package, large bot tie, 10S doses, $1. For sale by druggists.
 Furniture polish-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Pocketknives--Mayberry & Watson.
TWO DEATHS.

The Result of the Blowing Down of an Old
 House Near Scottsboro.
 Scottsboro, Aug. 4-(Special At Co., lumbus City last evening Miss Dovle Proctor. daughter of R. F. Proctor, and Maynard Covans were instantly killed and Miss Della Bishop severely injured in storm. The young ladies had stop ped in an old house out of the rain, when 1t blew down, with the above result.
 
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
DEATH OF MRS. WALKER. An Estimable Christian Woman Passe
 Away at Albertville.

? Albertville, Aug. 4.-tSpeclal)- L. T. Walker died here this morning after an illness of two weeks. She was an estima- ble Christian lady. Mrs. Walker leaves a husband and several children, most all of whom are grown. Miss Lizzie Walker has charge of the intermediate depart ment of the college at this place. The family have the sympathy of large cir cle of friends. Mrs. Walker was daugh- ter of pr. w. M. Scarbrough. a promi- nent physician at this place.
 The Seventh District Agricultural col- lege opened here yesterday with a good attendance. The prospects for the col lege are much brighter than ever before.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Floor wax-Mayberry & Watson.
It Was . Gold Conference.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 4.-Col. l.. M Martin of Marshaltown called the gold democratic conferepce to order at 2 o'clock this afternoon. There were sev- enty-five democrats present. It is ex- pected that the delegates to the Indian apolis convention will be selected, but there is considerable opposition to put ting a state ticket in the field.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
BANKERS IN TROUBLE. Officials of the Defunct Newport Deposit Bank Indicted by Grand Jury.

Newport, Pa. Aug. 1.-The grand jury today found true bills of indictment against Thomas H. Milligan. the presi- dent: J. H. Irving, the cashier, and Hen ry B. Brechtel, Dr. William R. Cisna, Dr. Henry O. Orris, Silas Wright and Charles Troutman, directors of the defunct New port Deposit bank, charged with embez- element in having received deposits when they knew the bank was insolvent. By agreement of counsel the defendants win not be brought to trial until the Novem- Der term of court. They are at present under bail.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
h Cleanse the System

Effectually, yet gently, when costive or bilious. or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently overcome ha- bftual constipation, to awaken the kid neys and liver to a healthy activity, with out irritating or weakening them, to dis pei headaches, colds or levers use Syrup of Figs.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
IRREGULARITIES CORRECTED.
Secretary Carlisle After Employes and Off,
 cers-Treasury Reserve.

cers-Treasury Reserve.
 Washington, Aug. 4.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $110.090, ,456. The withdraw als for the day amounted to $206,7OO.
 Heretofore persons carried on the pay rolls of the treasury as laborers have done duty as clerks, and some carried as clerks have done duty in capacities not included in the classified service. To correct these irregularities Secretary Carlisle has instructed the officials of the treasury not to permit employees un- der their control and direction, who, un- der the law, are not in the classified ser- vice, to perform duties of officers in places which are not in the classified ser vice.
 A violation of these instructions, he adds, will result in the abolishment or offices not in the classified service.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Big Mine Fire.

London. Aug. A dispatch from Meath. Clamorganshire. Wales, states that an explosion of fire damp occurred in the Bryancoach colliery there this morning Forty miners are imprisoned. but whether they are alive or dead is not known.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Screen doors-Mayberry & Watson.
Spend Your Sundays at St, Clair Sprine;

The Alabama Great Southern railroad has on sale every Saturday and Sunday tickets to Saint Clair Springs, Ala, at one fare for the round trip. good return ing Monday. For information in regard to the various kinds of water and hotel accommodations see or call on
 R. l.. NEWTON, Travelling Passenger Agent. N. Twen- tieth Street. Telephone S4S.
 7-24-4w-Wed-thu-fri
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

The Montgomery edition of the Chicago Chronicle had up lot of roosters yes- terday. Were they democratic roosters we wonder?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Naughty, naughty Lee county. It has gone and turned the president of the Southern Ballot Rights league down.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Some enthusiastic fusionist remarked a couple of months ago that Goodwin was a dead sure winner, because he had never lost a contest. Wonder what the gentleman thinks about 1t now?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

What greater scourge could the people of Alabama lay on the back of the Adver- tiser than to repudiate 1t so completely as to make it bolt the party in madness?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Now for the national campaign. Bryan and Sewall must have 100000 ma jority in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

The Montgomery Mckinley morning paper says it has been kinder holding
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

All that is left of the populite party is the former members of that organiza- tion who turned republican when fusion came
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Democrats, of course, smiled yesterday when they took up the Advertiser, the first page of which was bedecked with roosters, while the second page was full up with republican rot and vicious as- saults upon the democratic platform and nominees
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Exit "piebald" party.

The cry of fraud will be sent up, but to no avail.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Goodwin has vindicated the principles he claimed to be running in vindication of by getting ingloriously showed under. He can draw his little congressional sal ary now until next March 4, and then re- tire to the shades of private life.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Goodwin proclaimed from nearly every stump in Alabama that it was over his protest that he became the fusion stand ard-bearer. It will require a two-horse team to pull another patriot CD into the leadership of a fusion party in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

that now it is going to lead a bolt in dead earnest. Hear 1t:
 ''The esteemed Montgomery Advertise CT, if it proposes to lead much of a bolt against the. democratic party, will have to get up some steam and insert some brightness" advises the Eufaula Times. Well, we have been doing our best to put on the brakes and hold back until the state election was out of the way. Now that it is over, we will turn loose and whoop it up for all we are worth.
 Was it simply by chance that few sorehead followers of Cleveland, the re- pudiated president, met in Montgomery to prepare to help elect the republican nominee on the very day that the cleo tion returns were coming in showing the overwhelming indorsement of the man who said three years ago this month that the people of Alabama would place the scourge on the back of those who in- dorsed a president who, when the people were asking for bread, insisted in giving them stone.
 If anybody doubts that Captain John ston wrote with a prophetic vision when he prepared his famous Interview in 1893 they have only to size up the election returns this morning and then scan the names of those gathered in Montgomery yesterday trying to get up an inde- pendent ticket.
 The idea of a newspaper putting up roosters on the triumph of the leading free coinage advocate in Alabama on a Is to 1 platform and at the same time filling it's editorial and news columns with assaults on the national democratic platform and nominees because of dec laration for free coinage.
 Democrats, of course, smiled yesterday when they took up the Advertiser, the first page of which was bedecked with roosters, while the second page was full up with republican rot and vicious as- saults upon the democratic platform and nominees.
 Goodwin proclaimed from nearly every stump in Alabama that it was over his protest that he became the fusion stand ard-bearer. It will require a two-horse team to pull another patriot CD into the leadership of a fusion party in the state. Goodwin has vindicated the principles he claimed to be running in vindication of by getting inglorlously showed under. He can draw his little congressional sal ary now until next March 4, and then re- tire to the shades of private life.
 Some enthusiastic fusionist remarked a couple of months ago that Goodwin was dead sure winner, because he had never lost contest. Wonder what the gentleman thinks about it now?
 What greater scourge could the people of Alabama lay on the back of the Adver- tiser than to repudiate it so completely as to make it bolt the party in madness? All that is left of the populite party is the former members of that organiza- tion who turned republican when fusion came.
 Naughty, naughty Lee county. It has gone and turned the president of the Southern Ballot Rights league down.
 
 Now for the national campaign. Bryan and Sewal must have 100000 ma jority in Alabama.
 The cry of fraud will be sent up, but to no avail
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

The idea of a newspaper putting up roosters on the triumph of the leading free coinage advocate in Alabama on a Is to 1 platform, and at the same time filling it's editorial and news columns with assaults on the national democratic platform and nominees because of dec lara ton for free coinage
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

If anybody doubts that Captain John ston wrote with a prophetic vision when he prepared his famous Interview in 1893 they have only to size up the election returns this morning and then scan the names of those gathered in Montgomery yesterday trying to get up an inde- pendent ticket
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

TELEPHONE CALLS Business Office. .23 hdltorlal Rooms. ..........,...........'..'. 70 All calls after o'clock p. m. should be sent to the Editorial Rooms
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Floor tiling-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Laths and sand-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05
Another Tent Meeting.

Furniture polish-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-05

Brass fire sets--Mayberry & Watson