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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
Hammond Saws He Is Innocent.

Washington, d. c.. March 5.--Secretary
Olney has received cablegram from
John Hays Hammond, the California
mining engineer who was arrested at Jo-
hannesburg and subsequently released
on bail on the charge of reasonable
designs against the Transvaal govern
ment. Mr.. Hammond says: please re-
cord my appreciation of Consul Manion's
efforts in my behalf He has shown zeal
and good judgment, rendering me great
service. Am well treated by the govern
ment. Preliminary trial next week
have no fear of the ultimate>result. as
am innocent of attempting to overthrow
the government though participating in
the reform movement"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
GIRARD.
Russell County All R;ght-Only Two Cam
didates as Yet for the Legislature.

Russell County All R:ght-Only Two Cam
didates as Yet for the Legislature.
Girard, March ESPECIALLY Hon. w.
C. Mcclure of Hatchechubbee, this coun-
ty, was in Columbus today and was seen
by your correspondent. Mr.. Mcclure Is
a candidate for the legislature from Rus
sell county. There is no doubt about it
Captain Johnston is going to sweep this
county," he remarked. II have made
thorough canvass of the county and from
what 1 have seen and heard l am sure
that the gentleman from Jefferson will
win a complete victory over this way.
The general sentiment of the people is
for Johnston and free silver"
Mr. Mcclure and Mr. John Knowles are
at present the only candidates for the leg
islature from this county. 1t is said that
Col. L. w. Martin and Mr.. Henry Cham
bers may enter the race also, though this
is mere rumor, neither gentleman yet
having announced.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
IRON TRADE REVIEW.

Cleveland, o., March 5.-The Iron Trade
Review says
While pig iron has had another dull
week, with generally low prices, and
steel billets have had no Improvement,
there are encouraging indications in fin
ished material, which help to balance
some features in the outlook that are not
satisfactory. The most hopeful facts in
the situation are the railroad buying
which, particularly in rails has been
much greater than in the same period
in 1894 or 1895, and the large amount of
inquiry in structural lines. The leading
manufacturers of building material have
never had such a volume of estimating
on their hands as today, and the en-
gineering departments of some of the
works are driven as never before. 1t is
true not all of this figuring Will end in
tonnage for the mills, but so much pre-
liminary stir is naturally taken to mean
a heavier structural business than has
come in the first half of any preceding
year. Other lines in which a large bus
mess has been done are cast iron and
wrought iron pipe. There is little change
in Bessemer iron and buying continues
small and scattering. A lot of iron ac-
cumulated at Shenango Valley furnace
presumably the property of a broker, sold
in the week at $11.50, valley, and another
at $11.65, valley, is reported-prices which
producers, paying 50 for COKE do not
think of meeting. There Is no change
in finished material prices for the week,
except that beams and channels have
been advanced 81 ton. Plates have sold
on the quoted basis of $1.35, Pittsburg,
for tank.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06

for Trinity, where he will address the
voters of that precinct today. He stated
this morning that he had been greeted
by a crowd of about $50 at both Somer
vile and Danville. at both of which
places he has spoken this week, notwith-
standing the rainy weather.
Mr.. r. H. Clarke spoke at Apple Grove,
this county, yesterday, but no report of
the meeting has reached this city.
w. w. Callahan of Decatur and Fl. III.
Brown of Birmingham spoke to about
eighty voters at Trinity yesterday in the
interest of Mr. Clarkes canvass.
Captain Johnston and Congressman
Bankhead will speak here tonight, COM
mittee of 300 having been formed for the
occasion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
FLORENCE.

The City Council Takes the Bicycle Rid ers
Into Consideration.
Florence, March 5.-(Special)-The
Florence city council has tackled the
wheel, and bicycle riders in this city here
after will have to let their lights shine
or pay a fine. The city council passed
an ordinance requiring bicycle riders to
have lights on their wheels after dark
and prohibiting them from riding on the
sidewalks in certain portions of the city.
The penalty for violating the ordinance
is fine of not less than 81 nor more than
IS. The bicycle riders here number about
200. They have enjoyed immunity from
local legislation for a long time, but they
will have to keep their lanterns in good
order from now on.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
GUNTERSvILLE.
Mayor Burke Strong Candidate for the
State Senate.

Mayor Burke strong Candidate Tor the
State Senate.
Guntersville, March 5.-(Special)-
Mayor J. L. Burke of this place has an
nounced himself a candidate for state
senator from the Fifth Senatorial dis
trict, composed of Marshall and Jackson
counties. Mr. Burke will have no trouble
receiving the democratic nomination, as
his announcement is in response to the
leading democrats of both counties. He
Is a democrat of an unimpeachable rec
ord. conservative and true.
Mayor Burke represented this county
one term in the state Legislature, and has
since been elected six times as mayor
three consecutive times each period.
He is well qualified for the honor and
will make a strong canvass for democ-
racy and free silver. He is a supporter
of Captain Johnston, but will receive the
Endorsement of every Clarke man in the
district, because they have confidence in
his honesty and integrity, and feel as
sured he will serve the people OF the
fifth district with faithful eye to their
every need.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
TERSELY TOLD.

Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash
only on all shoes in my store, except on
shoes 25 to SO per cent cheaper than our
semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. I
am the only house in the city who takes
periodical tickets and who takes Tennes-
see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 95
cents on the dollar for shoes. L. C.
King.
There will be a social tomorrow evening
Friday) at the Central Presbyterian
church. Miss Somers of the Pollock
Stephens institute is in charge of the
entertainment to be rendered. Refresh
ments will be served by the ladies, and a
free will offering will be taken at the
door. Members of the church and all
friends are most cordially invited.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
blackburn Lost Three Votes.

Frankfort, KY, March 5.-The house
started off this morning by defeating the
March II sine die adjournment resolu-
ton. Many democrats and republicans
who were pledged to vote for it changed
front when the vote was taken. resulting
in it's defeat by vote of 20 to l.
Three democrats left Blackburn today
and Joined the bolters who had already
been voting against him. Senator Black
burns managers this morning agreed
to submit the matter to a joint caucus.
1t was claimed that after today his vote
will dwindle away to less than half of
what he has been receiving.
Today's vote resulted: Blackburn, 55;
Deboe, 40; Carlisle Z; Hunter, L. and the
rest scattering.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
Personal.

Hon. F. L. Pettus of Selma. president
of the state senate, was here yesterday.
Miss Evelyn Caffee of Verbena is the
guest of Miss Hulit Thompson.
Mrs. W. 7. billiard. Lurline and Master
Claude have returned home, after a short
visit to friends in Tuskegee.
Miss Eva Moore of, Columbus. Ca, Is
the guest of her uncle ana aunt, Capt.
and Mrs. I. H. Moore, 5O2 Washington
street.
Mr. M. H. Motion, Mr.. Thomas H. Mol
ton and Mr.. r. Y. Ware, Jr, came down
from Birmingham to attend the funeral
of the late Mr.. It. j. Motion.
F,X-Speaker w. F. Foster of Tuskegee
was here yesterday on legal business.
He is being mentioned for congress in
the Fifth district.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
PHENIx CITY.

A Crime Committed for the Purpose of Hid
ing Another Crime.
Phenix City, March 5.-(Specia1)-Th
finding of the body of white infant in
Phenix City caused considerable excite
ment The find was made near the river,
the body being hid in ravine. The in
FAINT was only few hours old and it is
the general opinion that it was thus dis
posed of to hide some deed of shame. 1t
was given a decent burial. No .coroners
inquest was held.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
TROY.
Candidates in Pike Continue to Enter The
Burden on the Clarke People.

Candidates in Pike Continue to Enter-The
Burden on the Clarke People.
Troy, March 5.-(Special)-Loca can
didates continue to enter the field. This
will complicate matters all the more. The
Clarke forces are hustling to carry their
side but the burden is upon them, as. it
now seems. The convention in April will
tell the tale. The people here remember
that Capt. Joe Johnston is Confederate
soldier who carries the scars of five gun
shot wounds, inflicted in the late war in
his body while fighting for his convic-
tons. He carries the scalps Of more re-
publican politicians. taken In public de-
bate in Alabama, than any other demo-
crat In the state. He Is the peer OF any
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
N. We'll ! BRO,
Fashionable TaiIors,
Clothiers and Furnishers,
1916 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING
GOODS makes our TAILORING DE-
PARTMENT complete and loaded down
with FOREIGN WOOLENS of the latest
patterns. Would suggest that you call
and select your Spring Suit.
READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav
ing sold out sur old stock, we were en-
abled to purchase the finest and most
complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys
and Childrens Clothing ever shown in
Birmingham MeS Goods arriving daily.
THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS. age A
to 16 years, at soc up. MEMS ODD
PANTS in latest novelties and designs.
PERFECT FILTERS.
MEMS FURNISHINGS-Co line
FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and
nobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready
for your inspection.
M. We'll & Bro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
ROCKFORD.
Picked Up Two of Them-Politios Quiet.
Personal Mention.

Picked Up Two OF Them-POI1t1cS Quiet.
Personal Mention.
Rockford, March -tSpecial.)-United
States Deputy Marshal Taylor was in
this county again Monday, and this time
carried off D. d. Bulger and 1. r. Kilpat-
rick on the charge of selling whisky lille
gally.
Attorney o. p. Bentley of Goodwater
spent Monday night in town.
Prof j. M Holley who has been teach
ing school near Talladega Springs, has
vacated his school, and will locate here
and practice law.
Mrs John w. Batson died last Friday
after a short Illness. She leaves hus-
band and three small children TO mourn
her death.
Politics of this county are very quiet
just now.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
A Most Remarkable opportunitv

Augusta Ga, March 5-Gov. William
c. Oates of Alabama, in a letter to Ex-
Senator Patrick Walsh. says
II am now inaugurating active meas
ures to have Alabama represented by a
good exhibit at the Chicago exposition.
l agree with you that it Is a most re-
markable opportunity which is extended
to our states and should not be allowed
to pass unayailed Of"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
M. DALY,C. E.,

"a. B. Trinity College, Dublin.)
RAILROADS. WATER WORKS AND
SEWERS.
IRRIGATION AND MINING SPECIAL
TIES.
Ofice-No. 211S Second Avenue. Birming-
ham, Ala.
Residence corner 14th street and Under
wood Avenue, East Lake, Ala.
References-Dr. j. b. CASTOR, Probate
Judge. Montgomery, Ala. John P. Will
loughby L. & N. R. r.
Telephone 1856. 2-S-1y
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
St. John Boyle the Caucus Nominee.

Frankfort, KY, March 5.-St. John
Boyle of Louisville was tonight unani-
mously nominated by the republican eau
Gus for the United States senate amid
much enthusiasm. 1t is conceded Mr..
Boyle will receive all the votes of the
party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
M. We'll & Bro.

$4,000 SUIT or $4,000 SILK DRESS
for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket
with every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, d. c.. March 5.--The
treasury gold reserve at the close of BUSH
Withdrawals for the day amounted to
$229, 200.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 5.-Forecast of the
weather for Alabama: Cloudy, with
showers in north and western portion;
easterly winds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
lIndeliyered IeIegrams.

The following undelivered kilograms
are at the Western Union Office: William
Moore, Jim Elliott.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
DAILY BULLETIN.

u. S. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.
Office of Station Agent,
Birmingham, Ala, March 5, 1896:
Local observation during tWenty-four
hours ending at p M, central time:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-06
YESTERDAYS TEMPERAT URE.
LAST READING STANDARD
THERMOMETER.
LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY,
No. 1911 Second Avenue.

NO, 1911 bBCUHU AVeHUbs
IL O'Clock noon. 81 IL midnight. 90
AS especially recorded for the state
Herald on the standard thermometer at
Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue
The figures given are in all instances for
the temperature recorded in the shade
and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18
Letter from a Leading Populist.
Editor Sentinel :.

hdat0f Sentinel:
Having been considered such crank two
years ago for agitating the free coinage OF
silver at 16 to in the Sixth Congressional
District of Maryland, l am more than pleased
at the gigantic strides 1t has taken, and pre-.
DICT Tor you in November the largest ma.
Jorlty the Democratic party has ever had in
your district.
From all hear of Mr.. Blair Lee-not
having the pleasure of his acquaintance-I
am confident you could not have made
better selection of candidate for Congress.
a man of brains, gentleman, and out
spoken for silver at 16 to 1. What more do
you want?
Now, Mr.. Editor, as Chairman of Mont
gomery county for the Populist party, l
want our party to come TO the front and do
all in their power to help In the election of
Blair Lee.
To day he represents all we fought tor in
1894 as Populists, and now is the time for
all who believe in free silver at 16 TO TO
come forward, shoulder to shoulder, and fight
for the noble cause from now to the day of
election, and never let up for one minute,
but keep the ball rolling and show Mr..
Hanna that with all his Doodle committee
of the Sixth Congressional District
Where you lose one gold Democratic
vote you will gain six Republican votes all
through the district. was very much sur
prised when at the Rockville Fair to find so
many Republicans who are going to vote
for Bryan Sewall and Lee.
The time has come when every working
man must decide for himself how he is go.
ing to vote, regardless of his being Demo.
crat, Popuist or Republican. Party lines
are broken, and new ones are rising out of
the ashes OF the old, and we are going back
to the time OF Washington to learn from
him whether America to-day can do as it
did in his time, or are we to take on the
yoke OF England? Never let 1t be said that
seventy millions cannot do what George
Washington and his little band were able
to ccomplish-humble and humliate the
proud sons of Albionl
j. WALTER AssHEToN,
Chm of the Populist party for Montgomery
county, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18
In MemOriam.

Passing notice has been given of the death
of Clinton Carroll Waters, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Horace Waters, of Germantown, Md,
on the 4th of September, 1895, at the age oil
81 years, month and 10 days; but bis life
was such that his death was received with
universal sorrow, hence it is but fitting that
we take special notice of the providence of
G cd that has produced such profound feel
ing of sorrow in the hearts Of SO many.
In the home where the burden Of sorrow
now rests most heavily his life was so full Of
sunshine 10 all that it is not to be wondered
at that clouds and darkness seem to envelOp
every heart. He was 30 filial in his devotion
TO parents, SO sacrificing in his consideration
of the wants and comforts OF his elder and
younger brothers, and so thoughtless and
denying of self that the family chain, hitherto
unbroken, seems 10 have been parted in twain
by the severance of the golden link Of his life
which bound all together 80 beautifully.
Yet sorrow has its solace as dark clouds
have their selvage Of silver, when the members
Of the household look back through their
tears to his bsight life and see the oil of joy
in their mourning which he gave to them,
and behold beauty in his ashes he has left to
them.
A pure and good life takes away so much
pain from the sting OF death The bright
ness of to-day may be dimmed and darkened
by the night coming on, but hope sees not the
darkness while looking steadily for the dawn
ing Of the new day that is soon to follow.
Far beyond the home did Clnton's gentle
influence go. In the whole community around
every tongue speaks Of him but to praise
bin and admire his spirit, while expressions
OF sincere sorrow over his death fall from
every lip.
From his early boyhood until his death he
was a great student and attended successfully
the public schools the Rockville Academy,
and the Washington City High School, where
he still studied until his death. He received
several awards of merit, gold medal for
proficiency in mathematics, and was most
highly esteemed by all-professors and stu
dents-ior his kindly spirit and gentle dis
position.
Personally he was OF very retiring and
modest disposition-rather reticent-so that
his true worth was scarcely appreciated Dy
those not intimate with him. Whether this
disposition was the cause or the consequence
Of his pure personal life and correct character
il matters but little when we see in his life
an example to the many young men OF to-day,
who could profit greatly by noticing that
amidst all the temptations OF his Doyhood
and youth mingling with 30 many at school
and on the trains he contracted no evil habits
of speech, of department, Of appetite or OF
morals, and when the devil has 30 many
snares for the young and brilliant ones Of
to-day we conclude that it was only by the
grace of God that Clinton was delivered from
them all and that this same grace must abide
in the heart of each one left behind him.
T. d. RICHARDS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18

In a recent letter to the manufacturers Mr..
W. f. Benjamin, editor of the Spectator
Rushford, N. Y, says 81 may be pleasure
to you to know the high esteem in which
Chamberlain medicines are held by the peo-
pie of your own State, where they must be
best known. An aunt of mine who resides
at Dexter, Iowa, was about to visit me few
years since, and before leaving home wrote
me, asking If they were sold here, stating If
thew were not she would bring a quantity
with her, as she did not like TO be without
them" The medicines referred to are Cham
berain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cures
of colds and Group; Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism, lame back, pains in the
side and chest, and Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for bowel COM
plants These medicines have been in con-
slant use in Iowa for almost quarter OF a
century. The people have learned that they
are articles of great worth and merit, and
unequaled by any other They are for sale
here by Joseph Reading.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18
Information Wanted.

Mr. Editor There is a great deal of talk
up here about Queen VIC "a settin' down on
America" want to know ii you heard
anything about it on the fair grounds
There are some old bachelors up here who
cant bear the thought of being "sot down
on by wilder" particularly by one of the
size Of Queen Vic, and they are disturbing
our midnight slumbers more than contend.
ing cats in their outcries and walls over, or
UNDER the crushing visitation.
They say that Queen Vic has got all of
our gold, and, consequently, she can just
put her weighty thumb down upon us and
crush all the national juice out of US. They
are weeping and wailing because our grand
mother over the water euchred us out of all
our gold, and yet they are continually de.
claring that silver, or even paper, is just as
good as gold il it contains the stamp "One
Dollar" or Omitted States of America"
There is also great furore over the" op-
pressed laborer" and1 truly believe that both
parties are trying to have the governmental
stamp discontinued on gold and silver and
placed on the negro-until after the cleo
ton. am sure that Sambo's looks would
not suffer less under the government stamp,
especially if it contained spread eagle, but
| rather object to the use OF the inscription
used on our coins, the one which would be
taken as an Endorsement OF our colored
brothers faith. The government stamp has
been placed on our soldiers orphans and
why not add our colored brother to the
long, yea, the interminable list of pension
ers. He is worthy He did faithful work in
the armies in the late war, and when Queen
Vic does get control, he will undoubtedly
enter her service as chief cook and armor.
bearer. While she has been somewhat OPP
pressive over her white subjects and dusky
neghbors, she has always been the change
less friend of the negro, and when she does
sit down on America, to crush the vitals
out of her white subjects, the worthy cot
ton pickers OF the South will no doubt be
accorded the very softest place under her
wing.
Comus, Sept. 8, '96. Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18

Mr.. Vernon d. Watkins, county chair
man of the Prohibition party, will inaugu-
rate the campaign in the town hall at Gath
ersburg, on Monday, September 81, when
II. J. Tanning, of Michigan, and w. Frank
Tucker, of Baltimore, will speak. This rally
will be followed by others as follows; at
Rockville, September %, in town hall at
Clarksburg, September %, Gibson's hall
Besides the speakers mentioned Prof. H. NJ
Browning, Of Baltimore, the prohibition
Warbler" will sing party airs, accompany
ing Prof. G.. W. Walkers choir.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18

Weems Line Schedule.-TheW eems
Steamboat Company, until further notice,
will run boats from Pier 8, Light.street, Bal
timore, for Fair Haven, Plum Point, Dare's,
Governors Run and the Patuxent River as
far as Benedict Wednesdays and Saturdays
at $50 A. NJ. From Pier Q, Light street, for
the Patuxent River as far as Bristol, Sun
days and Wednesdays, at9P NJ. For Fred
ericksburg and all wharves on theRappahan.
mock, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 4;3O P. M,
and for the Rappahannock as far as MAYORS,
Sundays at 2:3O p. NJ, and Wednesdays at
4:3O p. NJ From Pier boats will leave for
Washington, d. c., Alexandria and land :
ing on the Potomac Wednesdays and Fri,
days at P. NJ, and as far as Stones, on the
Potomac, Tuesdays at P. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-09-18
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and popular as TO need no special mention.
All who have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song Of praise. Purer medicine does
not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will re-
move Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other
affections caused by impure blood. WIZ
drive Malaria from the system and prevent
az we'll as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure
of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guar
an,eed, or money refunded. Price 30 cents
and ST per bottle at Readings Drug Store.