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LOIITH.

The directors of the Great Northern
Railway company having decided on re-
placing the viaduct bridge at Laytown by
more substantial structure, an English
firm were appointed contractors for the
carrying out Of the work. A number Of
laborers were employed, and they were
paid by task-work, some having Sid an
hour and others Sd per hour. Their
proceeded for some time very satia4cto-
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KERRY.

= kERH i.
i. In the house of commons on March 8
Captain Donelan stated that he proposed
to move for the issue of a writ for the
election Of a parliamentary representa-
tive for East Kerry, on March 16. This.
world bring the election about the end
OF the month. {;
On the night Of March 10 Patrick Car
roll, farmer, was arrested, charged with
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PRoPRIEToRs
osBRIBNs BROS.
As.FriendIy Hand.

ASFriendIy Hand.
When g man amt got a cent an he's feel
In kind of blue, 49, ~
AN the clouds hang dark and heavy an
SSs&s won't let the sunshine through,
It's great thing, oh, my brethren. for
fellow just to lay
His hand upon your shoulder in friendly
sort OF way.
It makes a man feel curious, it makes the
tear-drops start,
An you sort O. feel flutter in the region
s6Ss1A Of the heart; Fl,
You can't look an meet his eyes, you don't
~, know what to say,
When his hand is on your shoulder in
f. friendly sort o way.
Oh, the worlds curious compound with
its honey an it's gall,
With its cares an bitter crosses, but a
5>#' good world after all.
And good God must have made it, least
49, wise that's what I say,
When a hand rests on my shoulder III
friendly sort Of way.
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DOWN.

The Assizes were opened in Downpat-
dick. on. March i B., by. Justice Gibson.
There were only q few cases on t.hes ca e
endar, none sof them of any serious i'm
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TYRONE.

We regret to announce the death of
the Rev. Patrick O'Brien, which occurred
at the residence of his cousins, Messrs.
Edward and James Murphy, Edencran
non, Castlecaulfield. Father O'Brien was
a native of Caledon, and some weeks ago
came on a visit to his cousins, and was
in his usual health UP to a few days be-
fore his death; in fact, he spent the Sun
day previous to his death at the Paro-
chial House with the Rev. P. Fox and
his curate, Rev. Father O'Donnell, and,
though he complained of a slight cold,
he seemed in fairly good health. On
March II, acute pneumonia set in, and he
quietly passed away on the following
evening.
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ROSCOMNON.

The appointment of The O'Conor Don
as lord lieutenant Of Roscommon is an
nOunced.
Before the Roscommon grand jury. on
March -, the police constable named
Robert Cochrane. applied for $500 to
compensate him for having been recently
injured in the discharge Of his duty at
Rooskey, on the 18th of December, 1895.
After hearing the evidence the grand
jury allowed him f400, to be levied off the
county at large.
Rev. M. O'Rorke, C. c.; has been trans
ferred to the New Bridge portion Of
Drumkeerin parish, in the room Of Rev. +.
Brennan, G. c., who has been removed to
the village. Much regret is manifested
at Father O'Rorkes removal from the
district, where his genial disposition had
endeared him to the parishioners, who
earnestly hope that the locality will still
enjoy his ministrations for long per-
iod.
Work proceeds rapidly at the opening
of Crevalea Iron works, and for the last
few weeks upwards of 80 hands have
been constantly employed. New bridges
have been erected to replace those torn
away by the DISASTROUS floods of last sum-
mer, and the completion of "a new road is
at present engaging the attention of Mr..
Rose, c. E.
At the last meeting of the Castlerea
board of guardians circular letter was
read from the council of the Irish medical
association asking for the support of the
board for the extension of the bill to Ire
land which is at present before parlia-
ment in reference to the approximation
of poor law officers. In compliance with
the councils request, resolution was
unanimously adopted favoring the ex-
tension of the bill to include Ireland.
In the town of Roscommon ON March 5,
while Robert French, of Larch Grove,
was transacting some business, his horse
suddenly darted away, but was captured
by Constable Mallon, who was luckily
coming on at the time, and was the means
of preventing any harm being done. The
convent children were going from school
at the time, and had a narrow escape
from the runaway animal.
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city altogether, and the whole cr \ Mn
business was disposed of in a few hours.
!. WEXFORD.

On Sunday, March g., the interesting
ceremony Of reception took place atstne
Convent of ST.. john, of God, Wexford.
The two young ladies' who had the nap
piness of being received were MISS EileIl
Dermcdy, from near MullinaS2t. County
Kilkenny (whose name in religion is TO pc
Sister Mary Winifred), and Miss Hannah
Hassett, BridgetoWn, County Waterfront,
(whose name in*rellgion is to be Sister
Mary Josephtne). Most Rev. DR.. Brow-s
officiated at the. ceremony, and preachet
an eloquent and impressive sermon.
On Sunday morning, March ., MOS
Rev. Dr.. Browne, Bishop of Ferns, or
damned to the priesthood Rev. Pierce Pow
er, son of Mr.. Patrick Power, Ballycul-
lame, New Ross in the chapel attached
to ST. Peters college, Wexford, of which
Father Power was formerly 4 student
For the past six years he has pursued his
ecclesiastical studies IN the College OF
Irish Mobiles, Salamanca.
... WICKLOW
We regret to announce the death OF
Mr. H. Vincent Jackson, T. G., Bray,
which occurred at Galtrim on March IL.
The deceased gentleman was we'll known
in Dublin city and suburbs, and through
out the country generally. He was chair
man Of the Bray township commissioners
for three years, and was also identified
with many mercantile concerns, being
chairman of the Dublin Brick and Tile
company and of the Grand international
Hotel company, Bray. He had been for
long time ailing. The recent death OF
Mrs. jackson was a severe blow TO him,
and no doubt, fastened his deceaSe.
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lSLIGO.


At the Sligo Assizes on March 9, be-
fore Justice Johnson, ELAN Curran, a
middle aged domestic servant, was put
forward charged with having admins
tered three grains of strychnine to Mrs.
Bridget Sophia Glendenning, a fellow
servant, at Clougheeneve, and thereby
endangering her life. Evidence was
given by Mrs: Glendenning that on the
18th Of July, 1894. she was taken i'll after
partaking of her tea. The sugar she
used she Immediately put into a bottle,
which she had sealed and forwarded to
DR.. Davey, Dublin, for analysis. Davey
deposed that the sugar taken out of the
bowl used by Glendenning contained
over forty ounces Of strychnine, and the
tea taken by her also contained strych-
nine There was no evidence adduced
for the defense, Mr.. Powell, E. IT,, main
tanning that the crown had not proved
their case, as the strychnine might have
come into the sugar by accident in the
shop in which it was bought--a chem
lists as we'll as grocery. The jury, af-
ter an hours consultation, brought in a
verdict Of not guilty and the prisoner
was discharged.
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FERMANAGH.
CALM AY.

Chief Secretary for Ireland Balfour has
declined to receive the deputation ap-
pointed at the recently held meetings in
Birr and PortumTa. to lay before him the
claims OF the people living in the towns
named and intervening area, for govern
ment aid in their efforts to revive the de-
relict railway that until II years ago con-
nected these two important business and
agricultural centers. The reason assigned
for adopting this attitude toward the
promoters of the movement is a decision
arrived at by Mr.. Gerald Balfour not to
receive any Populations on Irish railway
schemes until parliament has voted mon
ey for the purpose
going a-begging The position is now al
most IL months vacant, and still the
guardians and the local government
board cannot agree on procuring suita-
BILE candidate for the vacancy. One can
didate was elected by the guardians and
sanctioned by the local government
board, but he resigned after couple of
weeks duty, and sought reappointment
almost Immediately afterward. The local
government board, however, refused to
sanction him second time. Four of five
other candidates then duly presented
themselves, and were in turn rejected,
either by vote of the guardians or the
local government beard, for causes more
or less trivial. At a meeting of the board
on March IL the matter again cropped up,
with the result that the clerk was direct
ed to readvertise another election.
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WATERE0Rn

The asizes were opened in. WATERFORD
on March II. There were only. two triv
ial cases IN the country and three IN th,
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LONGFORD.


A remarkable scene took place at the
last meeting of the Granard town COM
missioners There was a. full attendance
of members, and the chairman, Mr.. Fran
els Reilly, presided. A bill was received
from man named Dolan for expenses
which he stated he had incurred while
doing the work of the commissioners.
Mr.. Hugh E. Kelly, the town clerk, adj
vised the board not to pay the demand,
and instantly Mr.. Peter Flood stood up
and told him to mind his own business,
and not to attempt to dictate to the COM
missioners. Mr.. Kelly retorted that he
was minding his business, and would not
be dictated to by ga mule dealer The
argument waxed bitter, until at last Mr..
Kelly raised a heavy stick as if to strike
Mr.. Flood, but the latter struck Mr.. Kelly
on the jaw and knocked him down. All
those present stood up in great confus-
ion, when the chairman, fearing gen
eral melee, declared the meeting adjourn
ed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

could not give a. satisfactory account of
himself and the two Thanksgiving Day
fowls and he and the negro were on their
way to the guard house, Mr.. Hambrick
closely behind the negro. The latter was
evidently in deep study. All at once he
dropped the turkeys, turned quickly
around and grabbed his captor around
the neck with both hands, throwing him
down, and would have probably shot
Mr.. Hambrick, but something frightened
him. He released his captive and ran
off, taking the pistol along for novelty's
sake.
He did not take Mr.. Hambrick's police
mans star Sheriff Lumpkin's dogs
were put on the negroes trail, but SO
far no trace of him has been found.
Congressman Aldrich was in the city
yesterday, arranging the preliminaries
for his contest of Mr.. Plowman's seat
in the next congress.
For the purpose, of participating In the
demonstration to be given in this city on
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. "a, in honor OF
the election of Gen. e. w. Pettus as
United States senator a cordial and
hearty invitation Is hereby extended TO
all the civil and military organizations
in this city and the county and to all
the fire companies. secret orders, bicycle
clubs, labor organizations, to all the rail-
road employees and to all other organlza-
lions in this city, and to every man, wo-
man and child in the city of Selma and
in Dallas. county. si M. J. MEYER,
Chairman Committee on Arrangements.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
ALABAMA.

rotary and treasurer, arrived here yes
terday. 1t is expected to have the fac
tory in operation by December 10.
A tramp by the name of Mat Aber-
nathy was admitted to the city hospital
this morning suffering from the effects
OF an injury resulting from fall from
the top of a freight car. The man
claims he was on top of the second car
behind the engine when a brakeman dis
covered him and threw him from the
car, near the Bay City Lumber COM
pany's mill. AT the hospital it was found
that his injuries were not serious.
Sheriff ]. P. Mcconnell, of Rome, Ca,
arrived in the city this afternoon for the
purpose of escorting Mr.. Lawrence, the
young medical student, back to Rome
for trial upon the charge of obtaining
goods by false pretense when Lawrence
was in business up the country in this
state. Lawrence had consented to go
without a requisition, claiming that his
arrest was simply persecution upon
the part of a firm to whom he owed some
money before he failed in business.
Christ Church was well filled this
morning, the occasion being the ordina-
ton to the Episcopal priesthood of Rev.
Louis Tucker, of this city. The church
was appropriately decorated land Miss
Heustis and Mr.. r. V. Taylor sang the
Introductory anthems. Bishop Wilmer
received Mr. Tucker at the chancel and
pronounced the ordination distinctly and
impressively. He was assisted by Rev.
G. G. Tucker, rector of ST. Johns church;
Rev. d. c. Peabody, of Trinity church,
and the father of the young man, Rev.
j. l.. Tucker, of Christ church.
Yesterday City Clerk Chaudron refused
to sign the check paying to the quaran-
tine board s1,15S.79 for the city's half of
the expenses of the quarantine station.
The refusal created considerable stir
and is based upon the knowledge that the
sum required to make up the deficit will
be outside the expenses provided for by
the budget The mayor is of the opinion
that the city can legally pay the debt,
but many of the members of the council
hold opposite views, and hence the kick
about payment. They want the matter
referred to the two boards so as to give
chance for discussion on the amount
and find out If it is q legitimate charge.
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
quarantine board held today the matter
of the clerks refusal to sign the check
did not come up for considerations A
letter was read from Col. ]. C. Clarke
saying that he would assist the board in
every possible way to obtain the annual
grant from the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
HE WAS MISQU0TED.
Senator Morgan Defines His Position on
the Dingley Tariff Bill Pending
in the Senate. .j
Selma Times.

Selma Times.
Washington, Nov. 16, 1896.
Dear Mr.. Nunnelee:-You were mis-
taken when you said in a recent issue of
the Morning Times that would vote for
the Dingley tariff bill now pending in
the senate. l do not approve that bill,
yet in some of its features, 1t Is better
than the existing law. 1 have said that
l would not oppose it's consideration in
the senate. That bill was intended to
deceive the people in the wool growing
states into the belief that the gold lords
and the manufacturing barons of New
England would divide profits with them
for two years If they would vote against
silver.
The silver men in the senate prevented
the passage of this bill, and the New
Englanders now wish to withdraw their
Offer 1t Is greatly to their advantage to
have free wool for their factories, and
American wool at gold prices, and having
succeeded as they hope, in having free
wool further reduced to "50-cents" wool
by the appreciation of the gold standard,
they will not consent to have the cost of 1t
raised by protective duty on wool.
1t is for this reason that we find Mr.
Dingley, Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Howlew and
all New England disparaging the Ding
ley bill" as temporary makeshift, whose
opportunity for helping out the deficit in
trying to abandon it, and think the sill
yer senators ought to drive those chick
ems home to roost. That Is as far as
have gone into this matter.
A tax on wool has never been alarming
to me, as a southern man. In its prac-
teal operations 1t is the poorer class
of the north that l pity when that tax
is being increased. But we make can
ton flannel and jeans that are better pro-
lection in cold weather than the goat 8
hair and shoddy that are woven into
cheap winter wear in tho northern fac
tories.
A very high tax on wool would raise
the price, as compared with cotton, and
give us a great market for our thick and
fieecy cotton goods which can be made
quarter of an inch thick, as soft as
silk and very light. If they will have
their way about 1t, 1 have nothing with
which to oppose them, except 1.-The prin-
ciple of the thing" and they are not
much concerned about that when politi-
cal nducement-a moral bribe-is in
reach.
AS the New Eng1anders have offered
this to the sheep growers, am OF the
opinion that they should not be allowed
to withdraw it, and will so vote. Yours
very truly, JOHN L. MORGAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Prof. Koch, who Is on his way to Cape
town. intends to study, not only the rim
derpest, but also the different local forms
of leprosy, in which he mas been taking
great interest for some years.
Gen. Baratieri, the unlucky soldier who
was in command of the Italian troops at
the battle Of Adowa, when about 1000
were taken prisoners by the Abyssnians,
has broken one of his legs In the Tyrol.
Mr.. G. F. Watts, r. A., has decided
that his name shall henceforth appear
in the list of Honorary Retired Royal
Academicians. The Academy treats Its
retired members in a generous spirit, al
lowing them to take part at all elections
including that for president.
About 100000 was bequeathed to the
Church of England and the Society Tor
the Propagation of the Gospel by the late
Alfred Marriott, of Grange Hopton, Mir
field. Yorkshire. The testator directs
that the money shall be devoted towards
the erection Of churches in the poorest
and most thickly populated districts in
the metropolis or in foreign parts. or in
endowing and enlarging hospitals or
refugees fororphan children or fallen wo-
men.
An unusual amount Of ecclesiastical
patronage has fallen to Lord Salisbury.
Within fifteen months he has. with trans
lations from one diocese to another, ap-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
ATTALL.A.
The Couple Would Wed Despite the Old
! Folks-Justice of the Peace Short.

The Couple Would Wed Despite the Old
) Folks-Justice of the Peace Short.
Alfalfa, Nov. N.-(Special Correspon-
dence Esquire Thos. Jones, formerly of
this city, was arrested in Birmingham
yesterday and brought to Gadsden this
morning, charged with misappropriating
funds collected by him while holding the
Dffice of justice of the peace here a short
while ago. Mr.. Jones' friends hope to see
him make amicable settlement without
serious trouble.
A bold youthful couple from near Cum
tersville were here this morning complet-
ing their arrangements for Gretna
Green matrimonial venture, which Is be-
ing made against the wishes OF the
groom-to-be's sire.
Hubbard Lewis formed an attachment
for Miss Corrie Masters, fairly good
looking country lass whose face bears
evidence of sunny disposition, and when
sire Lewis learned of his boys contem-
plated early marriage, he grew vehement
and poured of the Walls of his wrath upon
the anxious youth who needed not the
proffered advice. Learning that the OBJ
ject of his ardent love was soon to visit
this place on a shopping expedition he
arranged to accompany her to secure the
laws consent and return to Aurora where
this troth would at once be plghted be-
yond the power of PARENTAL objection
and he has succeeded. The groom is %
and the bride 16.
May they ever be happy Is the wish of
the State Herald.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
NEWSPAPER RECREATIO NJ

DIR Dryasraines-Whats troubling you,
professor?
Prof. bblewacker-Humph Trouble
enough, / should think. Just as I had
got my new book, "Palingenis of the Cos-
mos" ready for publication, conclusively
proving that the human race has existed
100000 years, that ignoramus Gumpen-
man has existed for 100000 years.
DR.. DryaSraines-Well, what are you
going to do about 1t?
Prof. Pebblewacker-Do? Why. Tn re-
write my book and demonstrate that the
race is fully 100000 years old. I'll let
him see that I'm not to be bluffed in that
fashion.-London Truth.
Aunt susan-what, sitting up writing
at this hour!
Carrie-Yes, autie; it's only a little note
to Harry.
Aunt Susan-why, Harry left you only
five minutes ago.
Carrie-Yes, but there is something I
forgot to ask him, and it's very import
ant.
Aunt Susan-Yes?
Carrie-I asked him if he loved me,
and he said yes; but forgot to ask him
If he would love me always.-Boston
Transcript
did Miss Dubb make her debut last
night?"
mo. She didn't have the face to make
her appearance before such large as
semblage."
what was the matter?"
Her makeup box was stolen."-Nor.
ristown Herald.
An Iowa man bet $40 that he could ride
the fiy-wheel on a sawmill. When his
widow paid the bet she remarked, SYM
pathetically: william was good, kind
husband, but he didn't know much about
fiy-wheels. "-Washington Times.
Dearest. are you sure you will never
wish to have me leave your side p"
WELL" he replied, as the rocking chair
collapsed and spilled them on the floor,
II may be able to tell you better when
/ can find out whether my suspenders are
still capable Of doing their duty or not
Cleveland Leader.
Literary Aspirant-It must be fine to be
an editor and have an opportunity to
print all that you want to say.
Experienced Newspaper Man-Lord
bless you, printed all wanted to say in
the first three weeks. Ever since then
I've been filling space.--Somerville Jour-
nal.
How singular 1t happened that Mrs.
Delaware was able to find proof that she
had known her husband in previous re-
incarnation"
How did she discover it?"
"She found letter she had given him
to post in a former state of existence."-
Buffalo Times
George, am sorry, but papa declares
there can be nothing more between U.S."
That's what I think, Ethel. This sofa
pillow Is a bore, anyhow.'-Yale Record.
The girl was just out of a convent and
had never been in theater in all her life
before. AS the curtain rose he handed
her a pair of opera glasses The girl
looked at them for moment Then
she raised them to her dainty nose, sniff
fing at first one side and then the other.
why" she said, as she handed the
lorgnette back to her companion, there
isn't anything In themP'-Illustrated Bits.
Order Splint Coal. sup&wed u
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CULLMAN.

Good Work of the New Commissioner
Court-An Old Citizen Drops Dead.
Cullman, Nov. 21.-(Special Correspon-
dence.)-R. H. Adams, aged Sc years,
dropped dead in the street near Beyers
store at p. m. yesterday. Coroner
Scheuing was notified, and pronounced
death due to heart failure.
I. The cotton crop of this county will far
exceed the estimates of the planters, and
present Indications are that the crop will
bring more money to the county than
the crop of 1895 brought.
Four jealous advocates OF the Mormon
faith have been holding services in town,
seeking to extend the kingdom of the
Latter Day Saints. Elders Cranney and
Hansen, who called upon us, impressed US
as men earnestly at work for the cause or
religion.
The new commissioners court have
signalized their coming into office by
closing a. contract at their first session TO
provide a safety vault for the many valu-
able records of the county. During their
recent term contract was mace Win
Mr.. Alvin Ahlrichs, by the terms OF
which a safe and suitable vault is to be
constructed at a cost of $4,000, one half or
which is to be paid when the work is COM
pleted, and the remainder at any time
before December, 1897. w. A: Schlosser
Is to superintend the work of construc-
tion. and to see that the vault Is built ac-
cording to plans and contract.
The commissioners also sold TO X. j.
Fuller the farm belonging to the county
known as the pauper farm for $500, and a
contract made with the purchaser pro-
yides that he is to care for all county
paupers for the sum Of Sc per month This
Arrangement took effect on the l5th INST.
Among other business transacted, Thos-
Warrick of Joppa, was appointed sur
yeyor for the eastern part of the county.