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Nv heart leaps up wpen behold

Ny heart leaps up wuen l behold
A flower ever 80 rare;
So was it when my life began;
So is it now ! am man;
So let it be when l am old.
Or let me die! - Wordsworth.
What man With a heart would not feel
his heart leap on bebolding roses bloom
ing anew in his w;fe's cheeks? No true
man likes to see 10 his wife sallow
complexion, dull eye and all the ills
attendant upon the irregularities and
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the pains and perils Of childbirth, short
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abundance Of punishment for the child,
and shortens the period of confinement.
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North Carolina EInerAldS.

In Alexander county, N. c., the
farmers in blowing used to turn up
pretty grass green pris1ns which they
called green bolts" Professor w.
z. Holden identified them as emer-
aids, and in July, 1850, he started in
to mine for them. He got many en-
eralds, but also discovered another
kind of emerald green stone unknown
until then, which he named hidden
ite." 1t occurred in slender prisms.
Digging for it has since been carried
ON very proftably in that locality.
By lapidaries it is highly esteemed,
and it has found much use in jew
elry. 6eventy-four emeralds were
found in a single pocket, " but most
Of them were too badly fawed to
have much value. - Boston Tran
acTiDk
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Prizes on Patents.
How to get $500 and Perhaps
Make a Fortune.

We secure patents and TO induce people to
keep track of their bright ideas We offer n
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the first of every month to the person who
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during the preceding month. We will also
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lished in Washington, d. c., which has an
extensive circulation throughout the United
States ana is devoted to the interests of in
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Nor so HARD AS 1T SEEMS.
Tie idea of being able TO invent something
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this dclusion the Company wishes to dispel.
1t is the simple things and small inventions
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the complex ones a.e seldom profitable. AL
most everybody, at some time or another,
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probably be worth to HIM fortune. Cnfor-
tunately such ideas are usually dismissed
without thought. The simple Invention like
the car window which could Ike easily slid up
and down withou, breaking the passengers
back, The sauce pan the collar button, the
nut lock, the bottle stopper, the snow shovel
are things that almost everyone sees some
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of inventions tina. bring the greatest returns
| to the author.
The prize We offer at the end of each month
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Every competitor must apply for patent on
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A Chance for Hustiers.

We want several live, wide-awake can
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and adjoining counties in connection Will
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ONLY FOUR iMMORTAlS.

James Russsll Lowell Crowns Homer.
Dante, Cervantes mud Goethe.
There are certain books which it is
necessary to read, but they are very
few. Looking at the matter from an
aesthetic point of view merely, /
should say that thus far only one
man had been able to use types so
universal and to draw figures SO cos
mopolitan that they are equally true
in all languages and equally accept
able 10 the whole Indo European
branch, at least, of the human fam1-
ly. That man Is Homer, and there
needs, it seems to me, no further
proof of his individual existence than
this very fact of the solitary unap-
proachableness of the "niad" and the
Odyssey" The more wonderful
they are, the more likely to be the
work Of one person. Nowhere Is the
purely natural man presented to us
80 nobly and sincerely as in these
poems.
Not far below these I should place
the "Divina Commedia" Of Dante, in
which the history of the spiritual
man Is sketched with equal COM
mand Of material and grandeur of
outline. Don Quixote" stands upon
the same level and receives the same
universal appreciation. Here we
have the spiritual and the natural
man set before us in humorous con-
trast. In the knight and his squire
Cervantes has typifed tho two OPP
posing poles Of our dual nature-the
Imagination and the understanding
as they appear in contradiction
This is the only comprehensive satine
ever written, for it is utterly indie
pendent of time. place and manners.
Faust" gives us the natural his
tory of the human intellect, Mephis-
topheles being merely the projected
impersonation Of that skepticism
which is the invariable result of a
purely intellectual culture. These
four books are the only ones In
which universal facts of human ma
ture and experience are ideally rep
resented. They can therefore never
be displaced.
Ihavenot mentioned Shakespeare,
because his works come under diff
ferent category. Though they mark
the very highest level of human gen
Jus, they yet represent no special
epoch in the history of the individual
mind. The man of Shakespeare is
always the man of actual life, as he
is acted upon by the worlds of sense
and of spirit under certain definite
conditions. We all of us may be in
the position of Macbeth or Othello
or Hamlet, and we appreciate their
sayings and deeds potentially, so to
speak, rather than actually, through
the sympathy of our common nature
and not of our experience. james
Russell Lowell's Posthumous Essay
in the Century Magazine.
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Christmas and Easter.

Christmas of any year always falls
on the same day of the week as the
second of January Of that year, IN
less it be leap year, when it is tho
same week day as the third day OF
January of that year, Easter is al
ways the first Sunday after the full
moon that happens on or next after
March d. It is not easy to SEQ how
It can occur earlier than March % OK
later than April s6 in any year
Boston Home Journal.
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Jolly Funerals.

Here is bill of funeral expenses
containing items not uncommon at
the time. 1t is the burial expenses
of one David Porter of Hartford,
drowned in 1878:
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Mr.. Porter must have had a merry
funeral, with a great deal Of sack to
very little coffin.
Even a town pauper was given
three gallons of rum as libations at
his funeral-drank probably by the
sheriff and Mr.. Bundle with their
friends.
Hawthorne tells US that the New
Englanders were the jolliest at the
funerals of their friends and neigh
bors-the only boon companion of
the Puritan was Death. Baltimore
Sun.
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Write for terms and territory to
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Calhoun.

Admission, April 16.-(Special. 1.-The
democratic county convention of Cal
houn, in session at Jacksonville yester-
day afternoon, made the following nomi-
nations: For representatives, DR.. p. HI.
brothers of Zula and Thomas w. Cole
man, Jr, of Anniston; for superintendent
of education, l.. d. Miller; for sheriff,
Minis w. Woodruff; for tax collector
David a. Goodlett; for tax assessor,
Daniel b. Burnes; for treasurer, Henry
b. Clover for coroner, w. d. Holcombe;
for county commissioners, Perry c. Pat
serson; s. B. Trapp, Louis N. Downing
and W. M. Curry. The delegates to the
senatorial convention were Instructed to
vote for John W. Abercrombie of Annis-
kon for state senator, andsthis insures
his nomination, as the delegates from
senatorial district were instructed to
vote for the man named by Calhoun.
Capt. F. M. Hight of Admission presided
over the meeting. Archibald Henderson
was secretary and T. w. Ayers, Foster
Stockton and Math Alexander assistant
secretaries.
The following were chosen as delegates
to the state convention: James Crook,
Sam S. Love, ]. A. w. Ganaway, w. c.
Scarborough, John M. Caldwell, ]. r. Kir-
by, N. H. Reid, w. F. Higgins, F. M.
Hight. F. B. league, John S. Mooring.
r. p. Thomson of Oxford was elected
chairman of the county executive COM
mittee.
Cleburne's delegates to the state con-
vention are T. ]. Barton, w. A. Porter,
S. l.. Williams and It. j. Dooian.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
TWAS A GLORIOUS VICTORY
State HeraId's First Estimate Is
Confirmed.
TALLAP0OSA FOR JOHNSTON
And !. Is Another Strong Free Silver
County
COMPARATIVE FIGURES WILL SHOW
That Went Democratic in the Last Elec-
ton for Governor-Bulk of His
Support in Populist Counties.

Below is given table of the vote for
governor as indicated by the primary
election last Saturday and the county
conventions on Wednesday. The table
shows 1874 votes for Johnston. 1874 for
Clarke and 20 doubtful. Where there is
any contest the county is placed in the
doubtful column 1t is singularly close
to the mark, as it is creditable to the
State Herald's news service, that its first
estimate published In tabular form the
morning after the election showed
Captain Johnston with BAT votes. The de-
cision of the contest in Lee in Johnston s
favor, which, it is confidently believed,
will be the will of the state convention,
will make his total 3471k, just one-half
vote above the first estimate:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17

strong supporters of Captain Johnston
and free silver. Johnston received Sl5
votes in the primary election and Clarke
98; so the county convention was made
up of Johnston men, with one or two ex-
ceptions. w. H. Matthews, ]. A North
cutt, p. N. Green and ]. G. Donaldson
are the delegates to the senatorial con-
vention and instructed for ]. 7. Young
for the senate.
Hon. w. G. Davis was nominated for
the Legislature, w. B. Riggan for sheriff,
B. L. Cantrell for tax collector, L. V.
Bishop for assessor, ]. w. Hollyway for
treasurer C. e. Mitchell for superintend-
ent of education, ]. C. Northington COM
missioner of Second district and Reuben
Shirey commissioner of Fourth district.
All seem to be satisfied with the result
of the convention, and Marion can be de-
pended on for her usual majority for all
the nominees-Captan Johnston, the
state ticket and the platform.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
ANOTHER STATE FOR FREE SILVER
The Convention Endorsed the Administra-
ton Delegates Uninstructed.

Tacoma, Wash. April 16.-The DEM
ocratic state convention yesterday
fought all day over the question
of free silver platform and instructing
the delegates to vote for free silver
candidate for the presidency. A free sill
yer resolution was adopted, but the dele
gates go uninstructed. They are hugh
G. Wallace of Tacoma. r.. c. McCrosky
of whitman, W. II. White of Seattle, j.
e. Fenton of Spokane, ]. F. Glocton or
Chals county, Thomas Maloney of Port
Angeles, ]. L. Sharpsteing of Wallawalla
and Charles A. Darling of New What
com.
President Cleveland's administration
was indorsed.
Wallace, who heads the delegation, is
a son-in-law of Chief Justice Fuller of
the supreme court of the United States
and It is said he secured the Endorsement
of the national administration and pre-
vented the delegates from being in-
structed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
NORTH CAROLINA POPS.
They Will Not Fuse on the Electoral
Ticket.

Raleigh, N. c., April 16.-Today the
populist state committee met here to con-
slider the question of fusing with the re-
publicans. Senator Tutler presided. Sew
enteen members of the committee were
present. There were also many other
populists, embracing nearly all of the
prominent men of that party, including
Congressman Skinner and Shuford.
Twenty-four populists not COMMITTEES
men spoke as the roll of districts was
called, and gave reports as to the wishes
of the people regarding fusion, to all of
which the committeeman listened with
out making any speeches. 1t was the
Overwhelming sentiment that there
should be no fusion on the electoral tick
ct, but that there should be on the state
and local tickets, provided the popuists
are allowed to name the candidate for
governor. They declare they will adhere
to this demand. and that the republicans
will concede it. The republicans, through
their state chairman, say they VIII not
concede 1t. The committee again met
tonight. Its subcommittee and that of
the republicans will meet tomorrow and
try to arrange the terms of fusion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
ACTIVITY IN BUSINESS.
The Manufacturers Record Speaks of the
Birmingham Steel Plant.

Baltimore, April 16.-The Manufactur-
ers' Record says that during the past
week there has been no diminution of the
activity which is a feature of the indus
trial development in the southern states
for some time past The formation and
announcement of new cotton mill COM
panies continues, although decrease in
number is noted; but the many that have
been organized dNring the early part of
the year are busily occupied in the erec-
tion of their buildings. Principal among
the Industrial announcements for the
week is the statement of details for the
formation of the much talked of steel
plant. which is to be controlled by the
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway COM
pany of Birmingham. The Tennessee
company is to subscribe 100000, the
Louisville and Nashville railroad s100,-
900. the Southern railway 100000. and the
citizens of Birmingham and others $100.-
900, and this latter has been about secur-
ed. The mill, az planned, is to produce
rails and mercbantable iron from the low
silicon ores Of the Birmingham district.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
MONTGOMERY.
The Convention in Deadlock-One Hun
dred and One Ballots Have Been Taken.

dred and One Ballots Have Been Taken.
Montgomery, April 16.-(Special.)- y
News today from the county conventions
held in Alabama yesterday sustain all of
the reports sent the State Herald, and
leaves Johnston's vote in the convention
at a little more than $50 of the 5O4 dele
gates. The reports from all quarters say
the Clarke boys are falling into line, and
are ready to fight twice as hard for john
stons election as they did against his
nomination. A spirit of Cancellation ap-
pears to prevail everywhere, and with the
assistance of those democrats who
strayed away for a year or two, but re-
turned and in the recent primary took
their old places in the party ranks, 1t Is
evident that the opposition will be snow
ed under next August by an even larger
majority than usual.
The Montgomery convention Is still IN
session. A deadlock Is on in the nomina-
ton of a tax assessor. One hundred and
one votes have been taken, the first ear
ly yesterday afternoon and the last at
adjournment tonight. There are four
candidates for the place, Messrs. Pollard,
Belser, Eubank and Cllsby, and each
mans friends are determined to stick 1t
out The convention can do no other bus
mess until this matter is disposed of, and
the session may continue for some days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Rebrine Sen Proclamation.

washington, April 16.-The president
issued his annual Behring sea proclama-
tion today. warning sealers from plying
their vocation during the closed season
from May l to August 1. The proclama-
ton is similar to the others issued In
past years.
Private advices received here from
Constantinople state that the Red Cross
is doing great work In ARMENIA. NO
one is interfering with them and the
porte has declared in writing both to the
English and American legations that no
one shall interfere with the great char
table undertaking. Every permit that
has been asked for has been granted.
The Red Cross agents are in the heart
Of the recently disturbed districts and
special protection is given them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, April 16.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at $126,663,751. The withdraw
ais for the day were $z15,000.
The comptroller of the currency has
approved the application of Houston,
Tex, to be made a reserve city.
The First National bank Of Bedford
City, Va, failed today. It's capital was
$4,000 and surplus and profits $4,000.
It's Individual deposits amounted to $751;
900 and the bank owed s55,00O borrowed
money. Bank Examiner Burgwin has
been placed in charge OF the bank.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
ALABAMA REPUBLICANS.
Conventions We're Held in the Second, Third
and Fifth Districts-Mckinley Came
Out First Best

Montgomery, April 16.-(Special)-
Three republican congressional conven-
tions were held in Alabama today. The
Second district convention met at Ever
green and elected N. H. Alexander of
Montgomery and Frank Simmonds of
Evergreen as delegates. That of the
Third district met at Union Springs and
split, electing two sets of delegates, one
for Mckinley and the other divided. That
of the Fifth district met at Tuskegee and
split into two conventions Those the
machinery claims to be bolters elected as
delegates Douglass Smith, McKinleyite,
and Hugh Carson, Reedite. The other
convention elected as delegates b. W.
Walker, supporter of Allison and Hen
ry Carson, Reed supporter.
Tuskegee, April 16.-(Speciai.)-T
was a bolt in the Fifth district republi-
can convention held here today. Two
conventions were held. Ben DeLemos of
Lowndes was elected chairman OF one
faction and Ben Walker of Macon the
other Twenty-seven out of forty-four
delegates favor Mckinley. Four dele
gates were elected to the national con-
vention, two for Mckinley and two for
Reed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
The L. & N. Hit Hard.

Pensacola, Fla, April 16.-One of the
largest damage cases ever tried in west
Florida closed In the circuit court in this
city today, II being that of Mrs. Anna
Brien vs. the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad company for the death of her
husband M. F. Brien, who was killed on
the Escambia trestle by a Louisville and
Nashville train in 1890. The jury brought
In verdict today in favor of Mrs Brien
for $40, 900 and interest for five years, six
months and thirteen days, amounting to
q total of $26, ,260
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Jenkins Not Guilty.

: Pensa cola, Fla, April 16.--In the United
States circuit court tonight Charles r.
Jenkins was declared not guilty of en-
bezzlement of $4,000 from the govern
ment while postmaster at Eneads. Fla
Sneads Is a small place, having only 200
or 800 Inhabitants, and the mystery of the
case was how Jenkins could have EN-.
bezzled any such sum as charged >
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
BRADLEY INDoRsED.
Mckinley Is the Second Choice of the Ken
tucky Republicans.

Louisville, April 16.-Governor Bradley
had things all his own way in the republic
can convention this morning. A few min
utes after getting down to business the
convention almost unanimously Endorsed
his candidacy for president and instruct
ed the delegates at large to vote for him,
with Mckinley as second choice. Free
and unlimited coinage of silver is strong
ly disapproved and an unqualified decla-
ration made for the gold standard, with
such legislation as will keep silver on
equal value with gold
Usual Endorsement is given protection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17

Johuston. Morgan and Pugh Were Indorsed
by the Convention.

by the Convention.
lTalladega, April 16.-(Special.)-At the
democratic convention of Clay county
Yesterday Eusa Nelson was nominated
for representative and a strong county
ticket named. The delegates to the sta tie
convention were instructed to vote as a
unit for Johnston for governor and for
Tho ton for commissioner of agricul-
ture. Resolutions indorsihs Morgan and
Pugh were adopted without a dissenting
vote The CREATE. harmony and enthu
siasm prevailed. Clay is sure demo-
cratic county this year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Ta1lapoosa.

Dadeville. April 16-(Special Con
venton adjourned sine die. Instructed
delegation to vote as unit for Capt. Jo-
seph F. Johnston for governor. r. I.
Parker for state auditor and l.. M. Will
son for commissioner of agriculture.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17

Guin, April 16.-{SpeciaI.)- 1.-The county
convention ct Hamilton yesterday elect
ed Johnston delegates and Instructed
for Johnston J. p. Pearce. w c. Davis,
Z. j. Farris and j. M. Amman are the del
egates to the state convention All are
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-17
Maine for Reed.

Portland, Me-, April 16.-Maine repub-
licaus today unanimously indorsed Reed
for president