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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

excitement if nothing else.
 He is pledged to the farmers Of south Caroliba to accomplish many things while in the senate. It is not probs ble that he will be able to make his pledges good, but failure will not be due to lacK of effort. ,.-
 |, A Crimson Prediction. Ine his speech making campaign in South Carolina while talking on the need of revising the federal constitution, ne made this bloodthirsty prediction: unless some relief is afforded to the agricultural population the farmers will gradually become poor at first and then
 separate. They will join with the revo- lutionary clements in the cities and with in twenty five years we shall have spec tacIe of throat cutting and rapine beside which, the French revolution will be in- significant. It Is bound to come. l can feel it. can hear it. can see 1t. If will be the bloodiest struggle in the history of the world"
 And Tillman evidently believed what he said He has no sympathy with either
 the republicans or the democratic party,
 and the political lights of each are his
 particular detestation. When Tillman
 makes political speech in the senate
 his famous pitchfork is certain to turn up a lot of stuff that will make some ears
 jingle.
 Tillman has only been actively in pol
 Hics since 1886. His debut was made at
 meeting of the state agricultural board
 at Bennettsville. whefe he made ragged
 and disconnected speech In favor of cer-
 tain reforms. He was laughed at for his pains. He wanted college where the
 rural youths could be educated and fitted for agricultural pursuits. It was not until March of 1890 that Till man was ever heard of outside of his own state. Then the farmers nominated him for governor. and he was elected af-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

refugees, who can tell the Red Cross workers where their services are most needed.
 The Two Patriarchs.
 There are Protestant and Catholic Ar menians. and each sect IS watched over by a patriarch appointed respectively by the czar and by the pope The Protes- tants are followers of the Greek church, the national religion of Russia. and TOT nearly two centuries the latter country has appointed a patriarch for Constanti- nople It has only been since 1S30 that the church of Rome has been repre- scented by an Armenian patriarch in Con- stantinople. 3 4
 Constantinople is not the pleasantest place for mission work among me AT mAflians, because of the number or reyo- lutionary societies existing there. and It was the presence of these which greatly interfered with the work of the two patriarchs. The most formidable or the societies is called Hintschak and u mas for it's particular purpose the assassiha- tion of the sultan,
 Armenian. a member of the Hints chak. who was arrested and put to death, had paper.on his person whlch reao as follows: Eh
 ssOne of the Turkish grand officials is in our pay He will give you prool or his identity and will select ten helpmates' These latter must follow his orders im- plictly. Each conspirator must be ready to work with poison, the cord dagger or revolver. Dynamite and nitro -glycerine will be furnished for purposes or eXpio- sion that might be found necessary.
 The statutes also discovered provided among other things three sorts or pun ishment for Armenians who refuse 10 help the Hintschak fight the unspeaka ple Turk. First, confiscation of property py means of theft or otherwise; second, bas- tinado; third, death.
 The condition of the Armenians m Con, stantinople is described by United States naval officer, who recently return ed to New York on leave or apseIlce. He had been attached to one of the war
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

hausted. It Is, on the other hand, being put to the very best and most reasonable use, and that which 1t was intended for when the world was created. The soil itself Is inexhaustible; the longer 1t Is worked the more fertile 1t becomes by the more rapid breaking down and solution of the mineral particles of which 1t con- sists, and as the whole soil, from the bottom to the surface. consists in this mineral food for the crops. and the air provides 95 per cent of the rest, all the farmer has to do Is to supply this small but important need of 1t and then the soil Is fertile to an extent no one pre- cisely knows how much, for the ulti- mate product no one has at yet reached. although some very much greater yields have been gathered than the highest av- craze of the best farmers.
 Warm feed tends to have the same strengthening effect without the injuri- ous qualities of cayenne.
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replied in two words:

"Farragut, warships.
 There are probably 150.o00 Arme, ms in Constantinople, although, the slmber has varied so greatly since the, massacres began in the interior that there are no def;nite figures in the hands of the Turk ish officials The rich Armenians live In fine houses, In different parts of the city. but the poor ones, who make up the Ar menian quarter, live down on the river front. They make living for the most part by fishing, and the fish market near the mosque Yeni- Dchami Is controlled by the Armenian. colony.
 At both of these places Miss Barton will gather valuable information for the prosecution of her work In the desolated districts. Hundreds of Armenian fam flies who escaped the sword and bayonet fled to friends and rela tives in Constanti-' nople and are now sheltered by them.
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ter one of the hottest campaigns in the history of the country. His unique liquor dispensaries and his row with the federal government about railroads made him, for the time being, the most talked-of man in the country.
 Tillman says his career is only com mencing. If that is so, the country has more than a little excitement in sight
 GRANTLAND GRIEVE
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
The Latest Agony.

Black beads interspersed with a few dots of color a Ia pompadour mark the latest Parisian passementeres.
 A returned foreign dress goods buyer says that brocades in the silk and wool combinations are the latest.
 It is well for women to remember that seat in the cable car and one in an easy chair are not the samething.
 Artificial roses mixed with real ferns or asparagus vine make all economical
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

by the f1ickering flame Constant read ing by this uncertain light caused pulpy tumor to form on the eye, com pletely destroying the sight. Tillman ai- lows the world to choose between these versions, for he is silent on the subject
 Believes in Education.
 Ti1lman is 49 years old and he has been married twenty-nine years. He has six . children, three of whom can be called grown up He is a great believer in the power of education and he Is giving ms children the best that he can. He has a wonderful memory and most erratlc store of facts at ready disposal. He reads all the time without much system, but he remembers what he reads. He IS familiar with most of the classics. He has a tumble of ancient and modern knowledge which he filings into his speeches with reckless abandon.
 Every time he makes 8 speech he tries to be quiet but sarcastic But he has no more control of himself than steam en- zine running wild He becomes bolster ous and sarcasm gives way to Yitupera- tion. But when he has worked himseit into a perfect frenzy his mind Is clear and the man who undertakes to criti- else him will be immediately enveloped in cyclone of oratorical lightning. He often falls into profanity, but 1t Is pie turesque profanity. He doesn't swear Ike ordinary people; in fact everything about him is unusual.
 One of His Pledges.
 The day he was elected Senator Tillman said of Cleveland: When I get into the United States senate I'll prog that-old bag of beef In the ribs with my pitchfork and make him show up something about these Wall street deals."
 To mention Wall street to Senator Till iman is akin to shaking red rag at bull. He seems to believe that every na- tional evil is due to Wall street Doubt less be will pay attention to 1t later on, as soon as he gets into his senatorial stride.
 Some people thought that Tillman would be overawed when he got into the senate. They argued that the society of so many Dig" men would show him how small he was. But they didn't know the man. Tillman's self-confidence is of the arrogant kind. Self-confidence does not descfibe it. It is too mild. He seems to regard himself as inspired to accomplish a certain mission on earth. No matter how big the odds may be against him. he is never appalled,. He goes at everything in a hammer and tongs style. which makes big noise and creates lot of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

1 and deceptive table cent,

and deceptive table center piece.
 Push your hat well up in the back, stuff in as many roses in the space next your hair. and you will have achieved the latest Parisian agony.
 Mabel Love. the pretty little London dancer, on the street dresses in most ec- centric fashion. A summer silk gown a fur cape and three-cornered straw hat was the ensemble the other day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Enough to Make One Tired.

A Swiss statistician has taken the trou- ble to count the number of steps he took 1T, walking during the whole year. The number he finds to have been 9.760. 900, or an average of 25.740 steps a day. Going still farther into details. he declares that over 1000 of those steps were taken in going up and down stairs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

You must feed your land If you would have the land feed you.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

refugees. who can tell the Red Cross workers where their services are most
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22

New Port News, Va, Dec. 21.-The
Sherwood hotel at Old Point Comfort was
completely destroyed by fire late tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
CLEVELAND'S NAME KISSED
MACEO'S CHEEREO BY THOUS-
ANDS AT COOPER UNION.
Four Thousand Men in Lime With Four
Bands and Drum-Corps of
Fifty Pieces.

New York, Dec. 21.-The demonstra-
ton in favor Of the Cuban insurgents,
under the auspices Of the Society. of
American Friends of Cuba, tonight was
remarkable one. Four thousand men
marched from East 87th street to Cooper
Union, led by Franz Meyer, a survivor
OF the Nirginus massacre. The parade
was divided into ten columns.
A large American flag was borne at the
head of the procession, which moved to
the strains of drum corps Of fifty pieces
and four bands. When the marchers
reached Cooper Union the great hall was
crowded and few of them were able to
wedge their way in.
The transDarencies carried at the head
of each column bore the s0ciety's emblem
or American and Cuban flags crossed
and design that showed the American
eagle, holding the stars and stripes over
globe, on which were the outlines OF
Cuba.
The larger panels bore portraits OF
Washington, lincoln and the Cuban sol
diers, Maceo and Gomez Other pictures
represented the Virginus massacre in
1873, with the question: HAS the Ameri-
can government forgotten thisY
Other transparencies depicted the kill
ing OF General MaceO, with the title,
SPANS later triumph of numbering un-
der the flag of truce" and General Weyler
riding in triumph over Cuba, with the
goddess OF liberty demanding: $50 far
and no further"
The meeting in Cooper Union was called
by the Cuban League Of the United
States. The platform of the hall was
decorated with the flags of the United
States and Cuba. Various revolutionary
leaflets were distributed in the audience,
one of them a song, "Al Machete," to the
air of the Marseilles hymn. It's chorus
reads:
ITO arms, to arms, we hear the shouts,
Al Machete,'
The cry rings out
Sweep on, sweep on, victorious hosts,
Maceo shall be avenged
Col. Ethan Allen, president of the
Cuban League, called the meeting to or
der and stated it's object
Several times during Col Aliens
speech, when President Cleveland's
name was mentioned, it was bitterly
Kissed. There were wild outbreaks
when Maceo's name was spoken
Many stirring addresses were made and
a letter of sympathy was read from Gov
ernor Morton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
~ill Moncure Robiason's Death
Dissolve Tt?
ACCORDING TosT.JoHN,No
And Hoffman, Too, Says Pre-
sent Pool will Stand.
BOUND BY FIVE WEAR CONTRACT
Which, Says Mn ST. John, viii be Bind
ing Upon MR. Robinson's Heirs
How Ryan Was BaffIed by
the Late Magnate.

New York. Dec. 21.-The Mail and
Express says
The belief prevails in railroad circles
that the death Of Moncure Robinson. of
Philadelphia means that the pool now
IN control Of the Seaboard Air Line, of
which he was one Of the most active
spirits ia it's formation, win, to some ex-
tent, be affected. One thing is certain
and that is that the Hoffman interests
in the property sustain a severe loss in
Robinson's death, for it Is said that with
out ais assistance, cooperation and zeal
in preventing the transfer of the control
OF the Seaboard Airline to Thos. f.
Ryan, of this city, the perpetuation OF the
property for five years with the present
controlling interests would never have
been accomplished President Hoffman
and Vice-President st. John both declare
that Mr.. Robinsonls death will have no
effect whatever on the pool In reply to
telegram, sent by the Mail and Express
to both these officials, they stated that the
effect would be nothing, for the reason,
according to Mr.. st. John, that the pool
ing committee, or any OF its members,
under the agreement which binds them
together for FIVE years, are competent to
act. The pooling contract, which controls
over 5000 shares OF Seaboard and Roa-
noke stocks, is, of course a legal docu-
ment which provides for the continuance
Of obligation on the part of the heirs or
assigns of Mr.. Robinson.
ut is known that Mr.. Robinson was
one of the most implacable opponents of
transfer of the Seaboard Airline to
any syndicate, no matter what induce
ments were offered. BY reason of the
fact that the Robinson estate, of which
he was one of the chief benefcaries. con-
trolled over 1900 shares Of Seaboard
and Roanoke stock out Of a total issue
of 11,040, 1t placed him ia q very strong
position and his assistance has been in
valuable to the present pool. Mr. Robin
son was director in the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad. Il
line. which holds the keyboard to the
north and the southern Atlantic coast
territory, besides being interested in other
Southern properties, and he was one of
the committee Of three that agreed to
turn over to the Ryan syndicate the
exclusive block of Seaboard stock. 1t is
.said that to Mr.. Robinson's efforts are
chiefly due the failure Of the Ryan syn
dicate to secure control os the property
and his death, it is believed with have an
important bearing on the ambitions and
plans of the Seaboard Airline
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
ON THR CREST or rnE WAVE

The Mckinley Billow Lifts the National
Bank of Illinois and Three More Big
Concerns
Chicago, Dec 21.--The National Bauk
OF Illinois, generally considered one Of
the strongest financial Institutions in the
West, closed it's doors to-day, and the
failure dragged down three other con.
Germs, E. S. Dreyer & Co, Wasmaps.
DorH, Heinemann & Co, and the Rose
rand bank. The failure of the National
Bank Of Illinois was due to the fact ,hat
ats entire capital of $4,000. 900. and StO0.
600 over it's surplus of $500, 600 had been
loaned on Calumet Electric Railroad
stock, 100000 was loaned to DRYER q.
Co, who had spread their capital out so
extensively that they were unable to con-
centFate it in time to save themselves
In other failures were due to the lock-up
OF assets held by the National Bank Of
Illinois, aud We're not avafla bic when that
institution closed it's doors.
No further trouble is expected. as the
Clearing House Association has agreed to
pay 20 per cent, of the deposits in the
National Bank of Illinois, and nj the
meeting of the Clearing House committee
this afternoon. all Of the banks reported
themselves in good condition and none
Of them asked for the aid that would have
been freely extended had it been asked.
1t is probable that all Of the banks Will
resume, with the exception Of the Ma
tIOnal Bank Of Illinois, and all depositors
will be paid in full
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
EDWIN II. CLEMMoNs DEAD.
Formerly Contractor in North Caro-
lina-Left n Large Estate.

Winston, N. c., Dec 21.-(SpeciaD-
Edwin L. Clemmons, we'll known capi-
talist, died in Salem yesterday, aged 10
years. He and his wife came here three
weeks ago from Philadelphia on their
way to Florida to spend the winter. His
illness prevented them from extending
their journey. In 1850 the deceased en-
tered the stage and mail carrying busi-
ness. He walked from Salem to Wash
ington to get his first mail contract He
ran several lines, from Salem to Mocks-
vile, to High Point Fayetteville and
from Raleigh to Fayetteville. He con-.
tinued in this business until the railroads
entered his territory. From Salem he
moved to Asheville and engaged in hotel
business. He met with success in all his
ventures, as is shown by the large estate
he leaves. He and his wife have snent
the past several years in travelling from
one State to the other. His remains
were placed in a vault in Salem to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
MERRY MAKING AT THE PINES.

Good Crowd of Wanderers Gathered
Exciting Pig and Turkey Races To-
day-Cake-Walk and Plantation
Melodies Tonight.
Southern Pines, n. c., Dec. 21.-(Spe-
cial.)-The little city among the the
pines is rapidly filing up with winter
tourists in quest Of that vigor that this
favored land gives to the weary. The
first annual holiday reunion of the
Southern Wanderers" begins here to-
morrow and will continue until Wednes-
day night. Already number have ar
rived and good crowd is expected. An
elaborate programme has been arranged
for both days, consisting mainly Of old
time sport and genuine fun. To-morrow's
programme includes a bag race, cracker
match, pole walking, wheel-barrow and
potato race, boys tournament, pig, tur-
key, chicken and bicycle races, balloon
ascensions and a grand dance and cake
walk at night with plantation songs and
general merry making by the colored
folks. These two days at the Pines are
to be crammed full of fun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22

Mr.. Whitaker and Miss Gates to be
Married-Baptism of Little Austin
Carr-Rev. Mr.. Oglesby Enters Upon
His Pastorate- -Newsy Items.
Durham, n c., Dee. 21.-(Special.)-
r. j. Watts died quite suddenly in East
Durham Saturday last. He had been
in town during the morning and up to a
short time previous to his death was in
his usual good health. Just before the
summons came he complained of a sore
throat and of not feeling we'll He was
in Crabtree & Proctor's drug store and
without a word fell over in the flour and
when friends got to him life was extinct.
DR.. Young was present and did all that
medical skill could suggest, but without
avail Mr.. Watts was 25 years old and
unmarried. He was an industrious and
wellto-do farmer and stood high among
the people, among whom he had been
reared and lived. The remains were
inferred in the family burying ground
below East Durham Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Ben X. Hall preached at Trinity
church Sunday morning and night He
hfIed the pastOrate of that church two
years next preceding Rev. Mr.. Coles
pastorate, and while here made a great
many friends outside as well as inside Of
the church. An immense congregation
greeted him at the II o'clock service. He
preached an able and instructive sermon.
The church was beautifully and most
tastily decorated. Just before the SER
mon Rev. Mr.. Hall, assisted by Rev.
Jno. N. Cole, the pastor, baptized Austin
Eaton Carr, the baby boy of Col and
Mrs. Julian S. Carr. The scene was a
most impressive one. At night Mr.. Hall
preached again. He will remain in the
city a few days visiting his numerous
friends.
The services under the direction Of
Rev s. Fields and wife at Five Points
continue with undated interest. Large
crowds are in attendance upon every
service and much interest manifested.
The minister and his wife are thorough
ly consecrated to the work
A happy marriage win take place in
West Durham Wednesday evening next.
Mr.. Chas. II. Whitaker will be ioined in
wedlock to Miss Minnie Gates, at the
of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. 3. Gates. These young people
will enter upon life's matrimonial sea
with the best wishes Of large circle of
friends.
Rev. G. A. Oglesby, the new pastor of
Maine Street church, filed that pulpit
Sunday morning and night He is
good preacher.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 21.-The thirty
days allowed the silver men of Kentucky
in which to file notice Of contest has ex-
pired and no such action has been taken.
The Republicans, it is stated, contest the
election OF w. B. Smith, the one success
full Bryan elector who has been awarded
a certificate OF election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22

The Mckinley Billow Lifts the National
Bank of Illinois and Three More Big
Concerns
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
r. k. wATTs's SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr.. Whitaker and Miss Gates to be
Married-Baptism of Little Austin
Carr-Rev. Mr.. Oglesby Enters Upon
His Pastorate-Newsy Items.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22
BRYAN EN- ROUTE TO ATLANTA

Chicago, Dec 21.-Wm. j Bryan arriv-
ed in Chicago to-day from Lincoln. He
stated that his visit was purely on busi-
ness. lie left tonight for Atlanta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-22

If our Legislature elects gold man to the Senate
will end the OF every member of the Legis
lature who votes for him and it ought to- Progress
sive Farmer December 22nd
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-06-24

Joe Oldham, ex-sherif of Ada
county, died at Blackfoot on the
10Th. His remains were taken to
Boise for interment and the funeral
was largely attended.
The Ketchum Keystone says that
the total Indebtedness of Blaine
county (old Alturas) is now $780,
600, which is one-half of the total
assessed value of the county.
Sheriff White Of Lincoln county,
captured George Miller at Neal last
week. Miller broke Jail at Shoshone
stole a horse and was endeavoring
to get out Of the country, when the
sheriff nabbed him.
Substantial improvements are
being made at the hosting works of
the great Gilmore mine, Rocky Bar,
the completion of which will enable
them to handle the immense body
of water pouring into the mine to
much better advantage.
The Montpelier examiner says.
1t is reported that all of the Jap
section men on the Short Line will
be fred and white men put in their
places. We hope the report is true
and that English speaking people
will hereafter draw all the checks
paid out by the railway company
a@ For the Fourth of July holt
day the Union Pacific will sell tick
cts at an open rate of one fare foi
the round trip from all stations il
Idaho to any point within radius
of 800 miles. Selling dates, July 3
and 4, with limit of July 6. A. N
Mccall, agent.
E@ Sign-writing, house and car
riage painting, and paper-hanginI
done in frst-class style by Jane
Carroll.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-06-24
Afternoon Teas.

Fit Hartwell in her last syndicate
article says: 81 don't recommend any
special brand OF tea for afternoon four
o'cloeks. do, however, know all
about the best ten TO take at night
Parks tea will certainly clear your
complexion and purity your blood
You will be surprised at the improve
ment if you take cup of Parks Tea
each night. For sale by r. w. Smith
druggist, Mountain Home,