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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

When the war ship Alabama is launch ed it will be christened by an Alabama girl The young lady should be a native of Alabama, and should be member of d family that has taken part in the mili- tary or naval history of the state. If Admiral Semmes has such descend ant living her selection would be appro- priate Will not the readers of The State Herald suggest some young lady upon whom all can agree? Would it not be a good idea for Birmingham, Mont eomery and Mobile to enter into a friendly contest for the honor of naming the fair christener? How would it do to give the honor to the city that exerts itself most to get up the silver service which the state will present to the Ala hama7
 The above is from the Birmingham State Herald, and meets the most cor dial approval of the Advertiser. Our state must do something in recognition of the compliment conveyed in naming one of the warships, the Alabama. Montgomery will do her part and we feel sure Mobile and Birmingham will re- spond in the most generous fashion. Then there are Selma, Huntsville and other places which would cheerfully con- tribute. Montgomery Advertiser.
 The State Herald neglected to state that the selection be made without re- gard to politics, an amendment we pre- ,sume the Advertiser will accept.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

It is the concensus of press opinion throughout the state that the legislature call a constitutional convention. From all sections, this matter Is being pressed upon the attention of our legisla tors by the newspapers, and the newspapers mir TOT forth the sentiments of the people. The constitution of 1875 has served it's day of usefulness, and is no longer adapt ed to the times. In fact, we need a new constitution. The old one has been patched and re-patched, as an exchange suggests, until it is not only like putting new cloth into an old garment" but is no longer credtable to the state. Among other things, the municipal privileges of our cities and towns should be extended our convict and road laws should be changed, and our educational system calls imperiously for revision. These. and other matters Of high imporance, in- voved in the basic laws of Alabama, will present themselves to the mind of wise legislator. Our general assembly should heed the people. By all means let the af- fair transpire. The constitutional con- venton should come off.-Talladega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
HEFLIN.
Copper Hill Mining Company Applies For Charter.-A Smelling Plant
 Contemplated.

Copper Hill Mining Company Applies For Charter.-A Smelling Plant
 Contemplated.
 Heflin, Dec. Especial Correspond ence. 1.-The Copper Hill Mining company which is now developing and operating copper mines in this, Talladega and Randolph counties, has applied to the leg fslature of Alabama for charter.
 They will organize a company to mine, mill, assay and concentrate ores, and perhaps erect a smelting plant in con- nootion with their mining operations. A recent assay of a, ton of ore from one of their mines was made, showing it contains 2S per cent. pure copper and 6.s0 ounces of gold per ton.
 This is certainly rich ore. the quanti- ty practically unlimited and lies at an easy depth for mining.
 A corporation will capitalize at S,000.- 900 and Is backed by strong companies and is being superintended by MT, D. w. Derrick, an expert miner of many years experience. ga
 We confidently expect that the ad- yantages derived by the people of this section of Ala bama will be great, and as ,au investment to the operators. source of wealth.
 ! It certainly gives promise of increased activity In the business circlesa employ ment to labor and ap increased stircula- tion of money infhe Country, ell Of which events are desirable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
ROPE WALKING TO-DAY.

Professor Dugay, professional tight rope walker is in the city giving some of his exhibitions. Professor Dugay has walked across Niagara Falls, Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado, and from some of the highest points in America. In fact. he has made some of the highest walks even made in the world. He walked yesterday from the top of the Alabama Furniture company's building across the street to an adjoining roof. These rxhibitions ara given free. He will wheel across on a wire any man in the city who will agree to make the trip. Professor Dugay ex- poets to walk across from two balloons 1000 feet from the ground at the Paris exposition. Exhibition at the same place of yesterday this afternoon at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
THE DEFEAT OF T1MBERLAKE.

THE DEFEAT OF TIMBERLAkE.
 Under the above caption the Chicago Record pays the following tribute to one of Alabama's legislators:
 It is in order for a considerate world to rise and offer it's consolation to the Hon. Mir. Timberlake, of Alabama, now proStrated in the hour of defeat and dis comfiture. Some time ago MT Timber lake, being a member of the state legis- lature, introduced a bill for reform. He saw the iniquity of the boomer and the turpitude of the stand-up collar and mans tie. The knickerbocker was an affront to his conscience, and the shirt front on women appalled, him. His bill proposed to make 1t unlawful for Ala bama ladies to wear these articles of ap parel ar any others commonly worn by men.
 But Saturday morning when MT. Tim berlake arose to move that the boomer and shirt front bill be placed upon the calendar his fellow-legislators by an al- most unanimous vote defeated him. The Timberlake cause is lost, and Timber lake himself is crushed. His fellow statesmen would not consider even an amendment to except woman's stand-up collars from the category of illegal clothes.
 And now the Alabama woman will con- tinue in her accustomed practices. The bloomer will swish over the pedal crank and the polished shirt front will gleam underneath the masculine box coat. A heroic effort has been crushed and the name of Timberlake goes on the list of martyrs in a worthy cause. But Tim berlake should not be downcast. He has set on foot movement which can- not die Meantime he deserves the sym pathy of mankind.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

public spirited gentleman-one who thinks that a reasonable and just is one that gives him a little advantage over some other party engaged in the same business, to which he deyotes his time, talent and energy. y ei4 , But, MT Roden, whenever in thea fu- tln'e the railroads fai1to give you req son "a ble and just rates, inform us of it, and we will see that they shall not do you any harm. We will take care of you, and they shall not hurt you. z
 With kind regards to you and MT. Comer, I remain, very respectfully. W
 H. R. SHORTER,
 Prest R. R. Comm of Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

One thing noticeable yesterday was that almost without exception the better class of negroes gave their support and votes to the regular organized demo- cratic ticket This is a favorable omen and the democrats of Birmingham should encourage this class of citizens. A great many of the more intelligent negroes ara coming to realize the fact that their tn- teresis are bound up with the interests of the democrats, who are and will remain du control of this city,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
THE HARNESS MISFITS.

What is the matter with the State Herald that 1t cannot exchange with the Alabama Monitcr? Has 1t become so puffed up with coneeit because Gen. Shel- ley patted 1t on the back while it per- formed the money-clim g-the-pole act, that 1t cannot recognize a weekly paper? Or is 1t afraid that some of it's thin driVel will be punctured, and it's cheeks be made to blanch with shame while it feels like Billy Patterson did when that famous blow was dealt that has since rendered the world curious to know who struck 1t? Or is it so low in the nine-hole of financial distress that one more paper would break the camers back and sink 1t into obliY- ion? In other days it was among our much steamed exchanges, and we dislike to cut it loose on this wicked world with out some of our steam to give it unetion and accelerated momentum. If the busi- ness manager has issued the mandate: No more weeklies on the daily exchange list" the sad fate will be endured; but the State Herald will loose more "hot stuff" within year than its handsome editor could Gear-up, or its heavy editor write Wills-on, and if our Illuminating powers take possession of us that business man. ager will not long be standing Asa Round-tree, but reduced to smithereens.. and cause the State Herald a deal of trouble to gather up the fragments.-Ala- bama Monitor.
 Editor Baltzell will have to excuse the apparent neglect. We really had forgot ton that he had re-entered journalism until Dr. Mcseley called our attention to the above. Not that we did not know that the Monitor editor wields a caustlc pen and has in the past made the welkin ring. but when it was announced that the Monitor and the Advertiser had become bed-fellows we knew the nature of the Monitor editor too well to expect him to make the world wabble in the harness assumed and we lost sight of him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
NOT THIS YEAR.

The democratic caucus of the general assembly of Alabama does not seem to be controlled by the Montgomery Adver- tser this year. This is peculiarly strange, since the Advertiser stood 50 nobly by the democratic nominees this year in the national election. Certainly the old lady should be allowed to dic- tate the policy of the democratic party. The service rendered this year demands that the voice should be obeyed. At least the Advertiser seems to think so.- Jacksonville News Reporter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Families have their little difficulties and brothers will fight each other harder than they would stranger. The story left from yesterdays municipal contest will doubtless wither and die out after a few days
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

The Montgomery Advertiser has grown remarkably quiet since our so-ealled "mouthpece" has taken his abode on Capitol Hill Better keep in the middle of the road---we have three mouth pieces and six ears on the watch tower now, and if your republicanism is not more circurnscribed we will call you down in greater shape than when we had to de- pend uu q less force.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

The city democracy will never forget the work done by Robt. J. Lowe. For more than three weeks he has labored day and night for the success of the dem- ocratic ticket and ofttmes, to the writer's Knowledge, he was unable to work, being totally exhausted for the lack of sleep Democracy seldom forgets the true and tnN brave.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
sEMI-wEEKLY SUSPENDED.

That Montgomery mouthpiece of the Palmer-Buckner aggregation announces as an indication of good times that it has decided to suspend the publication of the Semi Weel1ly Advertiser.-Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

The state Herald feels like taking the patent medicine vendors prescription to "laugh and grow fat" this morning. You just can't down we Alabama demo- crats. state, county and city. We are the 1euple'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
OATES AND. WILEY.

There is rumor that Col A. A. Wi ley and the retiring Governor Col. w. c. Oates, will form a eopartnership in the practice of law. It would be strong law firm. It is said Col. .Wileys practice is worth $25, 900 annually.-Montgome Journal ess
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Why our neighbor is all right. The Evening News may some times get a lit tle off. but it is ''an error of the head and not of the heart" See?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Some people seem anxious to know how the State Herald prophecies so ac- custely. It is simple enough. It always prophes.os democratic success.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Birmingham never does things by halves, The municipal contest was made as hot as her coke ovens. Now let the yapor go off with the smoke.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
cuRIoIIs ORANIuMs.

The 6,464 Palmerites wish to run the machine of the 107, ,137 democrats of this state. What kind of craniums are those people possessed of?-Luverne Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Nhitelaw Reid, of the New York Trib une, wants to succeed MT. Bayard at the court of St. James.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Lets stand together, trade with one another encourage our industries and in- vte capital to invest In Jones' Valley. Great is Birmingham"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

der 1t will be no fault of the sons and daughters of this institution. I will be glad to hear from you at any time and to aid you in any way in my power. Your friend,
 JAMES K. POWERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

If the wea ather had been better and the gub material inaug guration on some other day. We'll it was an "ice" slide, any
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
Says the Dallas, (Tex.) News:

A bill to prohibit the women from wearing bloomers, divided skirts or shirt waists has been presented in the Ala bama legislature. It Is now in order for Alabama statesmen to declare 1t felony for any female to ride anything straddle- wise,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Alabama teachers should take comfort. Georgia has S,000 to whom back salaries are due.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

The political hatclhet is now certainly buried for two years at least. much to the qualification of all the people.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

over 400 deserted wives. Wives could hardly be called a desert in Topekes .
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

. Medical authorities say treat catarrh by taking constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparila.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
STATE HERALD
Entered at the postofflce at Birmingham.

Entered at the postohlce at Birmngham' Ala. as second-class matter.
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 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at small place where 1t has no regular correspondent news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully recelVeo' All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length, should bo written on only one side of the sheet.
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows Daily State Herald, per month..........S 2o Daily State Herald, per quarter. ........', 0o 0o Daily State Herald, per annum.........' oVo Sunday State Herald alone, per an m num-. ..... geo. ...... ...........''''' S0 S0 Weekly State Herald, per annum....... | VV Notice to Subscribers-When subscribers desire to have their papers changed, they must specify where the paper is new going and where they wish it changed to. Watch the label on your paper and see when your time expires.
 Remittances can be made by express pcstofiice money order or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange. Address,
 THE STATE HERALD,
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Birmingham is still democratic and the city is safe.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
State Normal College, Dpne,iInntta nRnn

Florence, Ala, Nov. 16, 1S96.
 I beg to hand you herewith a paper is- sued by the Alabama Commercial and In- dustrial association, in favor of con- stitutional convention. This is one of the most important movements that Ala bama has known for many years.
 To my mind the first paragraph of the excellent report of Chairman Rountree is conclusive evidence that we need the convention. We cannot progress educa- tionalfy under the present organic law of the state. We have tried an amendment and failed. It only remains for us to strive for convention
 I trust that this effort will have your active aid and cooperation. Write ar- ticles for your county papers in favor of it. and letters to your sena tors and rep resentatives in Montgomery of the same tenor. Let us give those in authority to understand that if Alabama remains at or near the foot of the educational lad-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

The friends of Bob" Tower gathered around him last night and congratulated him on all sides for his magnificent cam paign Mir Tower has a host of personal friends in Birmingham, having long been one of the most popular lawyers in the city. He is true to his political convic- tions and true to his friends. He re- spects an honest foe appreciates the personal friendship of every one, and of any party. His unswerving honesty and moral courage is respected and appre- ciated by all who know him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
 Jackson, Miss, Dec. 1.-Gov. McLaurin has appointed ex-Congressman Stock dale, of Pike county, to fill out Judge Coopers unexpired term, which ends next May, and Judge g. H. Terral, of Clarke. for the term beginning in May.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Birmingham is a-coming"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02
4 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
RINGING LETTER FROM PROF. J. K.
 POWERS.
The Alabama Commercial and Indus- :
 trial Association in Favor of the Movement.

The following letter has been sent out all over the state by Prof. J. K. Powers, of the State Normal school, Florence Ala, inclosing with it an address from - the State Commercial club, advocating constitutional convention Prof. Powers is heart and soul in the movement which is evidenced by his letter. which we pub lish below:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

An opponent of the State Herald Ter marked yesterday: That confounded State Herald can name more officers and prognosticate the result of more complicated figures than any pa- per Alabama has ever had. don't agree with the politics of the durn paper, but how in the thunder does it manage to hit the result so of- ten?" The above is straight quotation as the author and more than a dozen iistenenrs to the expression will verify. The problem is simple. The State Her. aid is-democratic, Alabama is democratic. Jefferson county is democratic. Birming- ham is democratic, Add up the sum and you see i. will prove every time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-02

Great is Birmingham"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
$1,000 5 54E SOC.
How it My 30 Sos.rs1.

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guessing the correct or nearest cor
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if in February $3.50, but il not till
March only 5000. Contest closes
March 81, but the correct or nearest
correct guess first received will be
awarded the prize. Receipts in
Memphis in former years were as
follows: From September ], 1894,
to April IS, 1895, 571,094 bales;
from September ], 1895, to April
Is, 1896, 4O7,2 bales. Fifty
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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
CLOTHING.

Clothing for Men, Boys and
Children in endless variety-in fact
almost the whole of my second floor
is packed with fashionable, up to
date Clothing. The prices this sea-
son are way down below the high
water mark. Overcoats 1 have by
the score-thick, heavy, warm and
cheap. In addition to my beautiful
stock of ready-made Clothing, | am
also the exclusive agent in Bolivar
for the leading Merchant Tailoring
establishment in America. If you
can find nothing in my mammoth
stock to fit or suit, we have hun
dreds of samples from which you
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ular. Among our specialties in the
Clothing line is 100 Knee Pants for
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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
J. A. BARRETT, The Farmers Friend.
"MG8gue Of Pandora.

Longfellow's "MasqUe of Pando-
"a" was presented at the Opera
house, Bolivar, Friday evening,
November GOTH, under the auspices
Of the Cemetery Club" A large
and cultured audience was present.
The stage-sceneTy was handsome
and appropriate. The program was
carried out to perfection, all of the
participants acquitting themselves
with great credit. The BULLETIN
is not in the habit of making spec
ial mention, where home talent is
engaged, but in this instance We feel
that it would be unjust should we
fail to give credit to the following
young ladies, who displayed talent
seldom equaled by amateures:
Misses Fannie Stewart, Daisy Emer-
son, Ethel Grizzard, Lucy Harda-
way, Bessie Statler, Maud Wllker-
son, Jennie Tate, Lou Ella Clinton.
But, the master-hand behind it all,
did not appear upon the stage. To
Mrs. c. NJ. Wellons, principally,
we are indebted for the pleasant
evening spent. Mrs. Wellons had
the valuable assistance of other la
dies of Bolivar, namely, Mrs. w.
B. Williams, Mrs. D. E. Durrett,
Miss Mary Smith and others. The
''Masque of Pandora" was great
success and was highly enjoyed.
The proceeds of the entertainment
amounted to S4l.75, which will be
used to beautify and improve Union
Cemetery.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
BOLIVAR BULLETIN
LOCAL NEWS.

&C. I. Ingram was In Memphis
the first of the week.
IT. M. Patrick was in Memphis
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. S. L. Jewel and children
are visiting in Bolivar.
Holiday Goods at Hud-
sons up stairs
w. w. Lockman, of Grains
vile, was in town Monday.
Hon. Francis Fentress was in
Bolivar Saturday on business.
DIR. J. J. Nicely, and f. S. Lu-
Their were in Memphis this week.
Capt. McNeal has been in Jack
son the present week on business.
Ladies' Capes at especially low
prices. ID. Z. DURRETT.
-Aubry Kahn left Sunday for
Louisville, KY, where he entered
school.
Capt. X. II. Wood returned
Wednesday from business trip to
Franklin.
The Misses Sloan were absent
the forepart of the week, visiting
in Jackson.
For a Shoe to suit you in quality
and price, 90 to Patrick Bros,
The young people enjoyed a
dance at the Opera-house Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. Frank Dixon, of Louisville
spent Thanksgiving day with his
family at the Acton House.
Mrs. Dixon and children will
leave the latter part of the week for
their home in Louisville, KY.
Clothing and Overcoats at prices
TO suit. ID. K, DURRETT.
Sheriff Sammons has improved
the appearance of the court yard by
having the dead leaves raked off.
Esquire Dave McAnulty, one Of
the most popular citizens of Hicko
~ Valley, was in Bolivar Monday
on business.
Carpenters are now at work oil
w. Reynolds new residence. Tn
building, we understand, viii con
tain six rooms.
Fresh Candies at Cox, Say
age 81 Co.
The family of Mr.. ]. r
Reaves, who have been residing q
Middleton, moved to Bolivar Tues
day. They occupy the Parish place
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
SHOES.

A solid car load of Boots and
Shoes stand banked ceiling high un-
der my roof, These goods are both
hand and machine made, superior
workmanship. Prices range from
80 cents up. The Shoe line is one
of my speciaIties and / guarantee
satisfaction.
OTHER BARGAINS.
Immense stock Blankets, Comforts.
Handsome line Smyrna Rugs.
Ladies' and Gents Underwear, soft
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-27
For Sale 8 Rent

The old ADAMS Place on
Bolivar Road, one mile north
WeSt Of PocahOntGS, Harde-
man County. with or With
out stock. One hundred and
tWeIUe acres. Possession
giUen January 7St.
For information apply to
N. F. HeUer, No. 322 Poplar
st. Memphis, Tenn, OrT. p.
ReWiGnd, on place.