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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
THE NEW BRIGADIER.

Mobile Register.
 The appointment of a brigadier general to command the military forces of the state of Alabama has just been made, and the honor falls to an old Mobile boy, Colonel Louis V. Clark, now of Birming- ham, and colonel of the Third regiment, to which rank he was elected to sue ceed Colonel Thomas G. Jones, who was made governor.
 General Clark will be remembered as captain of the famous Tuskaloosa Cadet company, which, under his leadership, won the highest honors at the Worlds Cotton Exposition in New Orleans In the year 1885, over all competing cadet com panies from the different southern states. The same company visited Mobile about that time, where it won the admiration of all. General Clark graduated the same year with distinction at the Uni- versity of Alabama, and then took an extended tour through Europe, return ing to Birmingham, where he has since resided. He there organized in 1887 the Jefferson Volunteers, and was their cap- tain when promoted to the colonelcy of the Third regiment in 1890. He has had a good deal of active service in the field during the troublous times of 1888 and 1S93-4, and his energy and activity in deploying troops did much to the pre- servation of good order in preventing and suppressing the riots which at one time threatened the loss of many lives and the destruction of much property. As an officer in whatever position of command he has found himself, he has endeared himself to both rank and file by his uniform courtesy and strict main- tenance of discipline. He is still young man, and the state troops should pros- per under his leadership. .lS
 Colonel Clark is the youngest brother of the late Gaylord B. Clark, in Whose honor the last Brigade encampment at Mobile in 1895 was named, and favorite in Mobile.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
NO CONTROVERSY NEEDED.

The fair editress of the Attalla Beacon, "views the ground" where her buggy whip rests and is sustained by public sentiment that she not only did her duty but did not disgrace her sex in thrashing her gentleman contemporary. She con- cludes her article giving the particulars of the trouble, which is the same as here tofore published. as follows:
 ''The many offers ofpresents, encomi- ums and congratulations from the best people of our town. county and section (which are duly appreciated), prove to me that I have not disgraced our fair sex.
 I trust this will forever end the mat ter, as the Beacon scorns the idea of entering into controversy with the Herald. set,-
 Some of the daily papers have said that the Herald's article reflected on me. This is a mistake. No man has ever said or written a word reflecting on me in any way. <e.+5
 My action was wholly in defense of my father, the church and Sunday school work, for either of which I am willing to fight or even die. Kindly.
 is EMMA l.. MALONE. .
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
TERSELY TOLD.

The poultry exhibition will be the att traction for next week.
 Keep your front doors closed-hat and overcoat thieves are on the rampage.
 The Temple Emanuel bazaar will open Monday. Workmen are busy arranging the store No. 315 Eighteenth street, which will be used for the bazaar.
 The quarterly conference of the Metho- dist church for the Birmingham district will be held at Twenty avenue church December 13 and IA.
 I have just received all the newest styles in patent feathers, enamel calf. calf skin and Cordovans, made by Ban ister The prices are s4.50 and S500. Same goods elsewhere are $500 and S700. Free shine daily to those who wear our shoes. T. c. KING.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
SAY. OLD SIS!''

The safest plan in public life Is to be sure in your own mind that you are right. Then follow your own convictions and let consequences take care of them selves. Men thus influenced are sure to be rs.-Montgomery Advertiser.
 Say old Sis, don't you know that such is the policy of the populists. for the ex- ercise of which you have given them so many "cussin's?" Is 1t that you have observed how 1t draws upon most men and especially members of the demo- cratic party, that you have concluded to recommend it? You had better be care full how you turn yourself loose to req son, or you might find yourself in the populist camp. That is how so many populists came to be such. and how they continue to multiply Behold what pop ulism isi-Pullman's Peoples Tribune.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12


 for the government has just bought the
 railroad that has been for long time trying to get itself built in thatcold and
 breezy island. But if the railroad runs
 into gold fields and good farm land and
 valuable timber and fresh fish. as some
 enthusiasts believe it will, the people will get their money back, some time !, Brooklyn Eagle, Gold.
 The Boston Herald is encouraging when it holds that the sound money' democrats are apt toibecome republicans. The Herald sees precious little chance for the winning of the democracy from its free silver fancy just at present. We'll the republicans will welcome the sound money" democrats to the ranks with de- cided pleasure. andsdo what they can to make them at home without sacrificing any principle.-Springfeld Union, Re publican. -s5
 No more toy states must be made to accommodate small-bore office seekers. In the past the senators and representa- tives of great and growing states, un- mindful of the wrong they were doing their own constituencies, have consented to the admission of these pigmy states. New York and Illinois senators have voted to let few people in remote mountain regions elect senators to neu- tralize the votes which they cast as the representatives of millions.-Chicag Tribune, Republican.
 It is a preposterous spectacle--the ann bassador of the United States being used as peg on which patronizing and offen- sive comments upon the United States may be hung by every fellow who chooses to send a ten shilings subscription to an English newspaper The sensible and dignified course of all Americans, wheth- CT public officials or private citizens, is to decline evrything in the way of presenta- tions. tions. medals. gifts and deadheading of every description but for an ambassador to lend himself to this sort of thing is carrying the absurdity al- together too far.-New York Herald, h. dependent.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
COY. LOH,;STON.

The Living Truth, edited by J. M. Whitehead, which is considered to be the leading as we'll as the rankest and most uncompromising populist paper in Ala bama, speaks of Gov. Johnston and his message as follows:
 We have read with unsual interest the Governors message. It is an old adage that "new broom sweeps clean," and we expected some flattering promises ex- pressed in words. by circumlocution. that
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
BITS OF W.T..

He-Twenty-five dollars for hat! It is perfectly ridiculous. ,She-I know it Is; but you said that was all you could af- ford.-CincinnaH Enquirer.
 Now is the time of year when the knowing wife economies on her table in order to be able to give her husband lovely pair of vases for the parlor man. tie as a Christmas gift.-Philadelphia Record.
 MT. Meanleigh (to Boots, who speeding the parting guest)-Donit forget that l have promised you a Christmas box, my man. Roots-I shan't forget, sir; but be much afeard as how you will.-London Fun. rF
 Little Mary was discovered one day by her mother vigorously applying the oil can to the kittens mouth. On being re- proved, she replied: Why. mama kitty squeaks awful when I pull her tail Harper's Baza.
 Ethel-And what did George say when he proposed? Maud-He said nothing; he started to say something, gasped, turned deathly- pale, and then tainted away Of course, I knew what that meant-so when he came to I told him he might ask papa. Ethel-And then? Maud-Then poor George fainted away again.-London Figaro.
 She-No, sir; 1t is impossible I am sorry indeed, but l. can never marry you.
 He-And yet the, encouragement you gave me last night in the waltz.
 She-Oh. that musnt be counted what I said under pressure, so to speak. Answers. r
 "Vy Hans, how it vas dot you again yos so mooch get drunlsen?"
 "It like dis is. I vas heared dot dere Vos some talk like dey vos going to in crease dot beer tax soon yet. So 1 get me booty full vile dere is yet plenty time Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 "White man mek all de laws toe suit hissef," said 'Rastus.
 "Co'se," assented Moses
 "Jis' fo' zample: Man steal my dawg las week an fine out dat dawg ain't proputty But chickens am propputy an doan' yo' fergit itw-Indianapolis Journal.
 Pat-You putin the bye Dfnny early to wur-r-k
 Mike-Yis, it'shimsilf is the clivir gos- soon, for he larnt ivirything the tacher knows.
 Pat-He has?
 Mike-He has thot. The tacher sed, sed he, "Oi can't hammer anything more into thot head av his.'-Pittsburg News.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
ITNIyERsALIsr SERVICES.

On Sunday afternoon at o'clock and evening at 7:30, Rev. Q. H. Shinn. D.D.. of Knoxville, Tenn, will preach in the city Dr. Shinn is Universalist minis ter and is here for the purpose of inter esting persons in the Universalist faith It will be remembered that this denonli- nation does not believe in eternal punish- ment. The place where he Is to preach will be announced later.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
CONTRACTOR ASSIGNS.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 11.-John R. Strauch- en, a large contractor and builder of Ro- chester, N. r., made an assignment with out preference here today with liabili- ties amounting to $S0,000. His creditors are New York. Cincinnati, Chicago, Bal timore. Rochester and Buffalo people. He places his assets at $150000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

When we are told that the fact that this great United States government is likely to be called upon to redeem $350,- 000 GOO of greenbacks in gold makes our currency unsound, unsafe and unstable, and then told by the same authority that a few thousand national banks should be permitted to issue six or eight hundred millions of national bank bills to be re- deemed by the banks in gold is the way to secure e safe. sound and stable cur rency. are we not justified in doubting the wisdom of the latter suggestion?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
WHERE IS HIS GLORY?

The Montgomery Advertiser tells its readers that the Hon. R. H. Clarke made a glorious contest last spring for the Jeffersonian, Madsonian, Jacksonian. Tildenite and Clevelandite principles of democracy. We would like to know what MT. Clarke thinks of the glory he achiev- ed-WilcoX Progress. a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
THE FINANCIAL WORLD.
A RUN ON A BANK.

Niagara Falls, N. r., Dec. 1.-The First National bank of this city closed it's doors this morning and posted a notice announcing it's suspension. The directors held meeting last night to consider the condition of the banks affairs and at 12:30 o'clock this morning decided to sus- pend. The action taken by the directors is said to be due to heavy withdrawals amounting almost to a run on the bank It is believed depositors will be paid in full.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
THE ADMINISTRATORS ROCK.

As sure as William Mckinley will be our next President, so sure will there be an attempt to raise the tariff laws and incorporate in them more of the principle of protection. The manufacturers hope to dominate the new administration, and they will make every effort to so modify the tariff as to give them all the protec- tion they want, with no consideration of the wishes or interests of the great body of the consumers. This is the rock on which the new administration will be shipWrecked.-Wilc Progress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

As an edivence of the Advertisers so- lictude for the democratic party we cite the fact that when the party after permitting that paper to dictate its plat forms and name its candidates until the party majorities had run down from more than a 111,0O0 to about 1s.0O0, re- solved to take control of affairs and go contrary to he advice of the Advertiser made a platform and named candidate who brought the majority up to about 40,o00 the first round, the Advertiser bolt ed and began to do all it could to bring the party into disrepute. That's the kind of solicitude the Advertiser has for the democratic party and 1t need not con- suDle a whole column of space in trying to explain it. The public are not so hard as all that to understand.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
JUST A MEMORY.

During this season hog weighing over one thousand pounds gross, was raised by Mr. Thomas Hereford of New Mar ket. It must make our farmers feel just a little bad, when they remember that for years they had tospuy their meat Huntsville Tribune.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Fl Paso is preparing for a big interna- tional dam,-New Orleans Picayune.
 Whats the difference between an inter- national and a continental am?-Pensa- cola News.
 Two nations care for an international dam while they dent care a continental for the other.-New Orleans Picayune.
 Thou hast damnable iteration But lay on, mac Pic, Thou'st not said dam enough.-Pensacola News.
 Come off, ye mad-dams! See.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

 lot box thief will be responsible for it, Memphis Commercial-Appeal, Dem.
 There is not a genuine republican in the land who will complain if Mark Han ma is chosen to one of the best places in the gift of the president. He has hon estly won such an honor, and he is man who will do honor to any place he may be called to fill.-Chicago Inter Ocean. Rep.
 A paragraph Is going the rounds of the northern papers to the effect that fea- ture of the Mckinley inauguration pa- rade will be 8 body of ex-confederate veterans. We are rather inclined to think that when this feature material izes 1t will be about on a par with the Canton, ,ex-confederate excursion, in that the real ex-confederate will be largely conspicuous by-his ahsence.-Richmond Dfspatch. Dem.
 The public debt in Newfoundland is nearly $100 c head for the population.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
CLOSED ITS DOORS.

Duluth, Minn., Dec. 1.-The National Bank of Commerce. of this city, closed it's doors this morning. Its paid up cap- ital was $2.000,000. Its last statement showed undivided profits of $10,000; depos- it's $200, GOO, and loans and discounts, $375- 000
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Rev. Dr. McGaha preached at the tent last night and there were several pro- fessions of religion. The meeting will be continued next week.
 Miss Floy Montgomery, of Jackson vile, will be the guest of Miss Jessie Dean during the holidays.
 The Drs Davis have added eight more rooms to their infirmary.
 Rev. pr. Charles Taylor and wife, of Courtland, Ala, have issued invitations to their golden wedding on Dec. 27. Very few couple live to celebrate the 50th an- niversary of their wedding.
 The hour of meeting of the Tuesday Af- ternoon Whist club has been changed to 2 o'clock instead of 2.S0.
 The Bazaar by the ladies of the South Side Baptist church closed in a blaze of glory last night. The large hall was crowded and society was out in full feather cake walk draws a Birming- ham audience as nothing else will. The young ladies who took part in the cake walk do not wish their names mentioned they did it for the church, you know. The gentlemen walkers walked for glory. Among the number were, Alderman Pearce pr. Frazier. pr. Lathem, Messrs. Shields, Dean, Gresham and others. The WdlklnS was very Ilne. TWO or the cOu- pies tied and donated the cake to the church rather than walk off the tie. The cake. which was donated by c. w. Cody, was then auctioneered off by MT. M. c. Reynolds, and was bought in at $375 by MT. Sig Steiner, who donated it to the church. It was reauctioned and sold to MT. c. H. iNabb for s2 who gave 1t to the Mercy Home. The total receipts of the Bazaar amounted to about S400 and the ladies are very much pleased. and desire to thank their friends for kindnesses.
 The opera of "Powhatan" is progress ing finely. Everything is gliding along smoothly and satisfactorily and the la dies in charge are determined to leave nothing undone that could add to the briliancy of the performance.
 The little 'Papooses" are busy getting ready. @The Indian boys" are being brought to the front The many grace full dancers who will perform during the merry making over the marriage of "Po- cahontas" are rehearsing daily. The chorus of Indian maidens, warriors and sailors is fine, and the acting of an energy that would quite discount the efforts of their more sophisticated professional pro- totypes. Everything is conducted more on the order of professionals than of anna teurs.
 "The Old Melodies Dance" participated in by sixteen as fair young girls as ever graced stage will appeal to the heart of every lover of music. Then comes another dance made up of little misses, as happy and gay as birds on the wing.
 "The Garland Dance," the very poetry of motion and gem of the evening, is com- posed of six of the prominent society young women of Birmingham and the beauty of costume, of figure, and the evolution combine to make this number exceedingly attractive. The young la dies in this dance are Misses O'Brien, Milner, Sharpe, Nelson, Sherrod, and Roden.
 The voices of the principals are exceed ingly adapted to the music of the roles allotted them.
 Taken altogether the performance will be & great success and deserves the pa tronage of ali the citizens of Birmingha m and their neighbors in the suburban tOV-i.-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
EDUCATToNAL QUALIFICATION.

In many of the countries In the state in the past, county superintendents of ed Ncation have been men who were wholly Incompetent. Senator Brown seeks to remedy this evil in future by the intro duction of bill which provides for an educational qualification for county su- perintendents. The bill Is favored by
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The Kentucky statesman who figured out just about how many millions of dollars that would rush into the south for investment just as soon as Mckinley Mas elected has quietly subsided.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Why not buy Cuba? This country could better afford to do that than to go to the expense of threshing Spain, a job which could be completed in a few days after we had gotten ready.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
IN THE HANDS OF RECEIVERS.

Syracuse, N. T., Dec 1.-Two receivers were this afternoon appointed for the Commercial Travellers Life assOcia tion of New York state. The assets are placed at $60000 and the liabilities at $100000. The association was first organized in 1872.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

If the gold standard is a good thing we see no need of international agree ment. If it is bad thing we see no hope of getting rid of 1t so long as we wait on other persons to consent for us to dispose of the thing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The reason why the ways and means committee of the house and the finance committee of the senate did not report on the condition of the state treasury has not been explained yet.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Mir. Cleveland recommends that na- tiona1 banks be permitted to redeem their own bills; that they be allowed to issue national bank bills to the par value of their United States bonds; that the tax on national banks be reduced from 1 per cent. to A of per cent. That's "sound money" for you.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Congress is not likely to accomplish much during the short session. Reed and Hanna are not pulling well together.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The New York World doesn't agree with MT. Cleveland's figures about the surplus the President says is now in the treas my
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Hanna for secretary of the treasury appears to frighten the eastern gold bugs worse than the threatened war with Spain.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The silver senators should not throw any obstacles in the way of the republi- can party. Give them the rope and what they do for themselves will be a plenty.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The Advertiser insists that if we are to have prosperity 1t must come from the crumbs that fall from the tables of the rich. Then we say, God save the people"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Wonder what figure the New York Worlds silver trust is cutting in the re- publican senators proposition to bring about an international agreement?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Whether Maceo is dead or not the Cu- ban war will not end until Cuba is free.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Rev Dr. Charles Taylor and wife, of Courtland, Ala, have issued invitations to their golden wedding on Dec. 27. Very few couple live to celebrate the 50th an- niversary of their wedding.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

MT. Pulitzer had better come on back and put the silver trust down again.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Look out for the return of prosperity after Christmas.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The Drs. Davis have added eight more rooms to their infirmary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

State Superintendent Turner and requires that each county superintendent shall hold a diploma from chartered college or have valid first grade certificate to teach in the public schools of the state. The bill applies to those who shall here- after be elected or appointed. The Sen tinel hopes to see the bill passed.-Shelby Sentinel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The holidays will soon be upon us.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Cotton is still falling.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

He-Twenty-five dollars for a hat! It is perfectly ridiculous. She-I know it Is but you said that was all you could af- ford.-Cincinnau Enquirer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Col Louis V. Clark has been appointed by the Governor rigadier-general of state troops. Col Clark is a good soldier and deservedly popular gentleman. We would have preferred, however, to see an older soldier get the position.-Mobile News.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The country is still in doubt.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Now is the time of year when the knowing wife economies on her table in order to be able to give her husband lovely pair of vases for the parlor man. tie as a Christmas ft.-Philadelphia Record
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

Miss Floy Montgomery, of Jackson vile, will be the guest of Miss Jessie Dean during the holidays.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
SOCIETY.

Rev. Dr. McGaha preached at the tent last night and there were several pro- fessions of religion. The meeting will be continued next week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12

The hour of meeting of the Tuesday Af ternoon Whist club has been changed t 2 o'clock instead of 2:30