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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Our place of business is where
ever we happen to be.
Our hours of business are
when we are awake.
State COnvicts for Hire.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the president of the board of in
spectors of convicts at Montgomery, Ala,
until Friday, Dec. IS, 1896, for the hire of
one hundred 600 male state convicts These
convicts are white and colored.
They are not offered for hire to work in
mines, but for any other work. Not less
than fifty 600 will be hired to one contractor
or kept at one prison. The hirer will be
required to feed, cloth, guard transport
from any place in the state to his prison
and furnish transportation back to the
place of conviction when discharged fur
nish medical attention, and do everything
required by the laws of the state and rules
which may hereafter be made.
The proposals for hire must be for not
less than two nor more than ten years and
must state the number of convicts wanted
price to be paid for each per month and the
kind and locality of the labor to be per-
formed. 1t shall be enclosed in an envelope
and securely sealed, and there shall be
nothing the outside of said envelope
except the name and address of the presi-
dent of the board of inspectors, and across
the left end of the envelope, the words PRO
posas for Convicts."
Bidders will state in the proposal what
accommodations they have for the safe and
comfortable keeping of the convicts bid for,
them to get ready to receive convicts as
signed to them. The right is reserved to
reject any. or all proposals.
r. H. DAWSON,
JUDSON DAVIE,
j. w. GRAYS
Board of Inspectors OF Convicts.
dec5-till-dec18
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THE MODERN MOTHER.

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet of gentle remedy than by any
other, and that it is more acceptable to
them. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs,
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
HE WAS PROMOTED.

Berne. Dec 1.-THE federal assembly
today elected Dr. Adolph Deucher pres
ident of the Swiss Confederation for
1897 and e. Raffey, the present minister
of the interior, president. Mr.. Deu-
cher was vice-president for 1895 and
1896
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Moscow, Dec. 1.-THE eleventh game
of the championship chess match be-
tween Steinitz and Lasker, queens
gambit, declined, was won by Lasker af-
ter sixty-six moves. The present score:
Lasker 7, Steinitz 0, drawn 4.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
NO SUGAR COUNTIES.

Paris, Dec. Tin the chamber of dep
uties today Premier Meline said that he
was unable to extend any hope that a
bill for the increase of the sugar bounties
would pass at the present session of the
chamber. !
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
MOST POPULAR LADY.
The Prize Voted to Mrs. Ben Weil-Nor-
mandy Tea a Success

At the bazaar for the benefit of Temple
Emanuel the prize for the most popular
lady was last night awarded to Mrs. Ben.
Well. That charming matron was, there
FORE the recipient of an elegant chair
The Normandy tea was decided sue
cess. The programme in it's entirety was
successfully carried out, and the day was
a most enjoyable and successful one.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Tena Archer, "a CLAY, to 1, won; Stark
Sixth Race-Selling, seven furlongs.
The Sculptor, 80 (BaTetD, 2 to l. won;
Campania second, Oracle C. third Time,
1921.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THINKS OF TEACHERS.

Gov Johnston is receiving the thanks
of the school teachers. Before he had
been in office three days he ordered the
state treasurer to pay the teachers. 1t is
evident that our worthy Governor in
tends to hun his administration on strict
ly business principles.--S Citi-
opn
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Fourteen karat, solid gold,
hunting case, lady's watch $l5.
e. LoWinsohn, 2OlO First
avenue. I2-I3-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Ensley Land company will be held at
Ala on second Monday Jan. II, 1897 for tho
purpose of electing seven directors and for
transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting Tho
stock transfer books will be closed Jan. /,
1897, and remain closed until Jan. IL, 1897
j. r. VAIL, Secretary.
Birmingham. Ala. Dec. H. 1896. 12-12td
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
CA9ToRIA
The fac n
''ss i az aXzAzza 4 's;'S

Another grand barbecue to-
day at the Methodist Bazaar.
This is the last day. Turn
out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

the Dill to coin the seigalorage, and spoke
against Carllsle's currency anil also against
Clevelands gold contract with tine koths-
childs
In 1891 he became cand lats for the United
States senate and announced that he would
not be candidate for the lower house Of con-
gress He was nominated for United States
senator in the democratic convention and the
populist candidate In his district was in
dorsed by the democrats for the
house Of representatives The ensu-
ing state legislature being republican. John
NJ. Thurston was sent to the senate,
and the republican candidate in his former dis
trct, j. B Strobe, was elected by ,0OJ major
ity. After his retirement from congress he
took up the practice of law in Lincoln again,
but the silver campaign opening he found that
the calls upon him for speeches were so fire.
quent that he was forced TO give up his law
practice. In September. 1891, he became the
editor-in-chief Of the Omaha World-Herald
and had control of its editorial policy on state
and national questions.
Mr.. Bryan is a man Of small means He was
married October l. 1885, to Mary Baird, Of
Perry, Ill who attended the female academv
In Jacksonville when he was in the other
school at the same place, and who graduated
the same week that he did, and was also the
valedictorian OF her class She studied law
md was admitted to the bar, without any idea
Of practicing but simply to be more thorough
y c0mpanionable to him She is a year or two
younger than he Three children have been
born to them Ruth ten years old. William j.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
BRYAN'S CAREER.
A Short Sketch Of the Life Of the Demo
cratic Nominee for President,

CHICAGO, July il.-Mr. Bryan was born
March 10. ls o. in Salem. ILL., At the age Of Il
he went to the Whippe academy in jack SON.
vile, ILL.,. which is the preparatory department
Of the Illinois college located OF the same
place He spent two years In the academy and
four years In the college. taking classical
course. He then went to the Union College OF
Law In Chicago, and while In attendance there
he was In the office Of Lyman Trumbull.
He left the Inv school June Is 1882. and
went to Jacksonville to practice law, remain
ing at Jacksonville till October, 1887, when he
removed to Lincoln, Neb, going into partner
ship with A. r, Talbot, classmate of the law
school, He had taken part in political cam
paigns since 1850 and made number OF
speeches He took part In the campaign OF
1888 in Nebraska and was nominated to repre-
sent the First district In congress in ls9l
He was reelected in 1892 in spite Of the
fact that the legislature had redstrcted
the state, and his district in the previous cleo
ton had given the republican ticket about 5000
majority and was reelected by 40 votes In
the Fifty-Thlrd congress he helped to frame
the Wilson bill, being o member Of the ways
and means committee, and took an especially
active part In the income tax provisions.
At the close Of the debate on the income
tax in congress. replying to Bourke Cock
ran, August IS, 1893, at the special session,
he delivered o three hours speech against
the repeal Of the Sherman law, this speech be-
ing more largely circulated than the tarif
speech had been. He o lso snote In favor Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Remember that the Chicago, Rock
Island u Pacific is the only line run
n.ng directly from the east to Colora-
do Springs, the natural gateway to
the Cripple Creek district. Colorado
Springs lies at the foot Of Pixies Peak
at its eastern base, and Cripple Greek
is part way down the southwest slope
of Pixies Peak and near its western
base. Two all rail routes from Colo
RADIO Springs are offered you. One by
the Midland Railway up Ute Pass, via
Summit, to Cripple Creek. Another
over the Denver 4 Rio Grande, via
Pueblo and Florence, to Cripple Creek.
Take the Great Rock Island Route to
this wonderful gold mining camp.
Maps, folders and rates on applica-
ton. Address Jno. Sebastian, G. p
A., Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison of Worthington,
Ind, "Sun," writes: you have q
valuable prescription in Electric Bit
tiers, and ! can cheerfully recommend
1t for Constipation and Sick Head
ache, and as general system tonic it
has no equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle,
2O25 Cottage Grove Ave-, Chicago,
was all run down, could not eat nor
digest food, had backache which
never left her and felt tired and weary,
but six bottles Of Electric Bitters re-
stored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices so cents and Sl.OO.
Get Bottle at all Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
BRYAN NOMINATED.
The Young Orator from the Platte
Sweeps the Convention.
BE IS NAMED ON TIE FIFTH CiILOT.
Gov. Stone Withdraw. II. Name Of Rich.
ard y. bland Brvsn's Nom ttion
Made observation-disclosures rig
ures Of the Last ballot.

CHICAGO. July ll.-At 10: I yester Inv Chair
man White, who had re overed tb lse Of hi
voice stepped to the front Of the tar-. Run
ming his eve for couple OF second Gycr Thu
crowd. he glanced down at the 1T ind with
blow OF the pvel called the Democratic ma
tiona convention TO order w b shutting fet
the vast audience arose and IistelC when Rev
Dr. Green. h. chaplain. prayed for righteous
ness and peace
Chat man White then announced that thu
convention was still on the Call Of stlte, foi
nominations and Mr. narrity. OF Pcneylvana
chairman Of the national commlte mounted
hi, chair and placed in nomination cx-Gov
hotet L Pattison. This evidence that Penn
sylyanil would stand bv he p atform and par
tici ate in the nomination drew cry OF de-
light from the silver men ami Pattison's name
got swing ny round Of applause from the gal
leries.
Mr., Mating y, Of the District OF Columbia
seconded the nomination OF that p erless
champion OF free silver that firm frlenl Of tn
farmer ana laborer job II. Mclean. OF Oaio. "
Delegate Miller, Of Oregon added to the list
Of nominations the nine Of Sylve ter PEN
mover Of Oregon.
Thus the names Of Bland Bryan, Boes,
Blackburn. Matthews. Mclean, Pattson and
Pennoyer we're before the convention
Ballotng by states then began 1t remained
for New Jersey TO cause the first real sensa-
tonal passage McDermott. fro his chair,
shouted. THE state Of ew Jersey resrect-
fully declines to vote, Kisses followed while
the gold adherents in the galleries attempted
In dfcnp uni mt thot nh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
SEVERAL PAPERS BOLT.


Democratic Journals That Cannot support
the Nominees Mt Chi carO
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE StaatsZeit-
ung, of Chicago, the leading German
paper of the west, which has been an
important aid to the democratic party
in recent years, will bolt the ticket
and the platform. Washington Hesing,
the editor and proprietor, said last
night. "The Germans of the west
whom the Staats'Zsitung< represents,
have no sympathy with such plat
form as was adopted yesterday, and
the paper speaking for them cannot
honestly indorse 1t"
LOUISVILLE, KY, July II. The Louis
vile Courier.Journal announces that
1t will not support Bryan, and calls for
the nomination Of another ticket.
BALTIMORE, Md, July 1.-THE Sun
and the Evening News, both hereto
fore strongly democratic, will not sup
port Bryan in the coming campaign.
ST. LOUIS, July 1.-THE Anzeiger
Des Westerns (dem.) strongly disap-
proves of the Chicago platform and
will announce that it will not support
the candidates nominated on it. The
nomination of third ticket to repre-
sent the gold democrats will be advo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
BRYAN INDORSED.
Populist Leaders Pleased with the
Chicago Nomination
SENATOR TELLER PRAISES BRYAN.
The Colorado Senator Urges All Silver Men
to support the Nominee-Mr. land
Pleased at the Hesuit-Ne-
braska Goes Wild.

ru,c.co 1u,v II -Tha ,eoders NJ the ma
.,onal silvor na,tv and tho nonulist marty.
u,ho ,ro In rhio,,o doclara that their mr.
canina,,ors viii indorso the nomination of
prra, ut tho convention IN ha bel, in 81 Louis
INV % Aloy nel,n,r the New York state
"ha,r,ro, ~ ,ho ri,yar n,rtv and n doleoate to
,ha q onis convent, on said. ~ have CON-
,,.os ,,,t ,,,o ,o,nbors NJ tho silver
aa 40 a., ~ thom ara very much delipbted
XIX nv NV ton - prran and ure strongly
", ,hnt ~, shn,,l indorse MIN
VI NC opaA,o" 'A' =, ,o,,ns soid ..1tu oues.
,,on l.. aho,a ,,orsooo,itios mo neonle who
saan ,So ,roo onnaaa ~ s,,uar do not care
i".o, w NY so.n"se " ,'.s ,,a,do.a ~ the
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d. houis oonsen.ioh. -
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ruhbho' .oi', yuy u .ena'o' ie .n -
h,she gave ,ne ioiiowlik 'n'etviow w VIC p1s1'
a,.er reee'vins numerous uo'es,a'n. I'm "an a.'
SILVER 'ieusuts resaIu'ns oon'0io A'''
"n,cn WIN propapy NC .c,u az Douse'.
nav uo you 'n'nh Vi MI bryan "o"'""
'ion' .,.,,..
cons'ocr 'nc iioiiiiia0'on IN oAoop''v. 10y
slrong one bryan Is ua apic nian y, nsn
character s,rong ,rlenu Vi si.se, anu o,os'
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
In the vicinity of Boquet, West

~ p"o 'io'hi'y VI i'I"o'' 49,
moreland Co., Pa, almost any one
can tell you how to cure lame back
or stiff neck. They dampen piece
of flannel with Chamberlains Pain
Balm and bind it on the affected parts
and in one or two days the trouble
has disappeared. This same treat
ment will promptly cure a pain in
the side or chest. Mr.. 4. M. Frye, a
prominent merchant Of Boquet,
speaks very highly Of Pain Balm, and
his recommendations have had much
much to do with making it popular
there. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

ST. JOSEPH, NO., July 1.-THE Law
and Order league is determined &c
compel the saloonkeepers to comply
with the liquor laws. Warrants have
been issued for the arrest of ten own
ers of saloons upon from one to eigh'
counts each. An effort is now being
made by the league to annul the u
censes OF the offenders
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The best salve in the world fer
cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rherm, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. It lis guaranteed
to give perfect satisiact on or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
What You Want

Is the through car service offered be
tween Denver and Chicago via the
Union Pacific and Chicago Il Alton r
R., which is unexcelled by any other
line. Magnificent Pullman sleepers,
dining cars and chair cars, run
through daily without change, Den
yer to Chicago via Kansas City ma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
The Brooklyn Eagle dem. )has bolted

The Brooklyn Eagle dem. )has bolted
the free silver democratic platform
and advises an independent movement.
Horatio L. Harmon has been made
general passenger and freight agent
OF the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad in Kansas City, Mo-
DR.. Moses s. Thomas, one of the old
est and most widely known physicians
in Kansas, died at Leaven worth on the
9TH, where he had resided since 1850
During the war he was a surgeon in
the confederate army,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Every man who smokes wants the
best cigars and all know that there
is none like the +. r. Rice Mercantile
brand. Johntz 4 Lloyd handle this
popular make. Call if you want the
best. 55-2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
1t Does Not Pay

to experiment with medicines. Beggs'
Blood Purifier is no novelty. A record
Of twenty years proves it to be the
best known formula for enriching the
blood and driving from the system
those impurities which breed disease,
For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.

Try them II you have sick head
ache or II you are constipated or bill
ious. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough.
1t is pleasant, safe and reliable. For
sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
HREAT SALES prove the great
~ merit Of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it
accomplishes GREAT CURES.

When Baby was sick, we gave her castorla.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Not one part but every
part Of HIRES Rootbeer
tends toward making it
the perfect temperance
and healthgiving drink.
MsAs only BY The Charles v. Hires Co.. Philadelphia.
No. peoksss makes gallons. Sold everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

TIRED MOTHERS find help
in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives
them pure blood, good appetite and
new and needed STRENGTH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-03
MRS. DURHAM ARRESTED
IN Suspicion Of Having murdere. Her Sister.
Ms. Grant oil CharIestown. Mass.

Boston. Feb. 2.-Mrs Ida Quinlap
aged -5,a sister ofjMrs. Grant, THE woman
murdered in Chariestown Saturday ight
Tas arrested, this morning on suspicion.
stains OF q Suspicious character were
ilund on the dress she wore, Saturday
nieht. The police claim that they are in
The possession Of other facts that throw
,uspicion upon Mrs. Cuinlan
Mrs Quinlsn and her husband separated
lbout four months ago, aud it is said that
Mrs. Grant was partly the cause Of the
separ alton, owing 20 her attempt to con
'eft Mrs Quinlan to i. p. a ism. The
joiice disooTered no apparent motive for
he murder.
b W. Grant, the husband Of the muir
lered woman, is janitor of Il building in
'rovidence, K. I. He came here tonight
allied upon the police and satisfactorily
accounted for his whereabouts, last night
He was not detained. To reporter he
,aii:
+" l first met Sophia Mcleod, about five
ears sgo on boat going 10 Nova Scotia.
We were married soon after, but have
iever lived together Our relations have
always been very pleasant. | have not
zen her in two years. We corresponded
II long intorals. The last time l heard
rom her, was last September. / do not
know whether her life is insured In fact,
know no more about her affairs than
In about perfect stranger
Being asked why they did not live to.
sether, he replied That was curious
HING, but don't care to give the rea-
son."
Angus Mcleod, Il brother Of the mur-
Tered woman, did not know until today
hat his sister was married To Grant. He
'ays that Grant called upon his wife, about,
six months ago. The police learned at
his time that Grant strongly urged his
Rifa TO 20 To Providence and live with
MIN, but she refused point blank.
Mrs Quinlan's dress, a Ratchet, shovel
snd stove litter will be examined for blood
stains by Prof. Wood of Harvard Mrs
9uinlan was sick after being locked up
The physician said she was on the verge
IT dclirium tremens The police say no
robbery was committed in the house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-03
THE CUBAN STRUGGLE.
Strong Fcrce OF Spaniards Doing But Little
lnhumani.y Of Spanish Troops.

Havana, Feb. 2.--General Marin, who
has taken the field against the rebels, is
directing active operations with view to
forcing Antonio Meoeo, who is said to be
on tho eastern boundary of Pnar del Rio
to decisive engagement. Yesterday
Gen. Marin was at Guira De Melenc and
today, he was mt Qaivacan, province Of
Havana. A strong force is proceeding
against Come, the rebel commander in
chief, who was last reported to be east of
Quivican, near the center of the province
of Havana.
Several engagements between the troops
and rebel bands have taken place recently,
but 20 details are obtainablc a freight
train consisting of so cars was stopped by
the insurgents, yesterday at Poso Redondo,
a few miles south IF San Felipe, on the
Havana d Batabano Railway. Troops
have been scat in pursuit of the rebels,
| who stopped the train by removing the
rails. The engine was badly damaged,
| The supposed rcbtls made away with the
| freight.
The Trocha, or military line, established
| across the island With view 60 preventive
Maceo from going eastward across the
province OF Havana, has been greatly
strengthened, and the authorities here be
lie,e ii Gomez is east Of the line and
Nacco west, Gen Marin viii be able to
prevent "a junction OF their forces and dc
| feat each of the rebel commanders sepsr-
| ately. A recent official report stated that
the insurgents entered Sabinaila. Jan. 22
burned the railroad station and two or
| three houses and looted several 81 res
The true story is: Sabanilla was
| entered by about 400 Insurgents. Jan. %.
| Fifty regulars and 10 guardia civiles shut
| themselves up ia the barracks, and after
| bang warned by Garcia's men RETAINED
| from firing upon the invaders. The towns
| people told Garcia that they were without
| food, and he ordered the storekeepers to
| lpen their doors and told the people to
| help themselves. About 90 stores were
| looted of provisions, shoes and clothing
| The railroad station WAS burned. Then
| the invaders left town.
| When they had gone tire Spanish volun-
| teers issued from the church and fired in
TO the defsnceless crowd In the streets
| killing 81 persons, including several women
and children. II is claimed that these
people were among those who looted the
stores, but even tie Spanish papers say
| that some were innocent Of the crime of
taking food to prevent starvation.
The Spanish volunteers then shot anu
! killed 10 Cuhans, who had been with the
insurgents for a time. but had presented
| thcmselves to the alcalde day or two he
fore and had been set at liberty under the
| promise of amnesty.