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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
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Mrs.. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. IL
soothes the child, softens the gums,
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
Not Whist She Expected.

-Four years more, Mrs. Grossly, and
you will have your wooden wedding. I"
said her friend, who was calling.
I'm beginning to think I had it q
year ago. my dear" - Detroit Free
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02

The first American college was Ear-
ward. which was opened to receive stu
dents in 1885, ss Newton. 4asA. nov
called CoR0iAa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02

there is any distinction If ~
is in favor of the boy who
imagines he is playing with a
big cat and is not old enough
to realize his danger. The
man if he don't know, ough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02

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tickles a IT,
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the man who
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
peal from Bibb probate court; appeal

peal from Bibb probate court; appeal dismissed.
 Mollie o. Fancher ct al. vs. E. W. Hold4 somebeck, administrator, appeal from Blob probate court; appeal dismissed.
 Haralson, J.-Jerome Garrison vs. Hawkins Lumber company, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 B. M. Miller, assignee, vs. Kahn & Co.,, appeal from Wilcox circuit court; affirm| ed.
 The following are among the attorneys present:
 Hon. John B. Knox, J. J. Willett, A. P. Agee, M M. Matthews, R. B. Kelly, F. c. Blackwell and D. H. Hanna of Annfs- ton.
 Messrs. J. P Martin, John l.. Burnett, James Aiken, Amos E. Goodhue Bridges of Gadsden.
 Hon. w. c. Ward, A. T. London and Gen. Fred s. Ferguson of Birmingham.
 w. B. Browne and W. S. Casey of Co., lumbiana.
 M M. Smith and John W. Inzer of St. Clair.
 Hon. F. L. Pettus of Selma, Hon. w H. Denson of Atlanta, Gen. Wager Swayne of New York, MT. w. M. Laclxey of Dade- vile, Hon. s. B. Bowie of Talladega, Hon. w. J. Sanford of Lee and Judge J. R. Dowdell of Lafayette.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, June 10.-(Special.)-Th following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brickell, c. J.--Adeline Holdbrook vs. David Creamer, executor etc., appeal from Cleburne chancery court; affirmed.
 E. P Mickle ct al. vs H. B. T. Mont gomery, appeal from Randolph circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Mcclellan, J.--G. A. Goodson ct al. vs s. D. G. Brothers, administrator. etc., ap- peal from Anniston city court; reversed and remanded.
 Tennessee and Coosa Railroad compa- ny vs. Danforth & Armstrong. appeal from Gadsden city court; reversed and remanded.
 Coleman, J.--J. c. Richardson, execu- tor, vs. Thomas w. Peagler, trustee, etc, appeal from Butler chancery court; ap- peal dismissed.
 The Western Assurance company vs. Hall & Bro., appeal from Madison circuit court; former opinion withdrawn. rehear- ing granted and reversed and remanded.
 Head, J.-E. M. Holdsomebeck. admin istrator, vs. Mollie O. Faneher ct al. ap-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
AUBURN.
Progress of the Commencement Exerc ises
 at the Polytechn1c.

Progress of the Commencement Exerc ises
 at the Polytechnic.
 Auburn, June 10.-(Special.)- com mencement at the Polytechnic is pro- gressing beautifully. At 10 o'clock Mon- day morning occurred the orations by members of the junior class The young men delighted their friends and won the praise of the audience. The following were the speakers: c. R. Hudson of Lee county, Natural Science as a Means of Culture;" T. G. Conner of Macon county, Practical Talent" w. J. Nixon of Ten nessee, '"The Scholar in America;" Pey- ton Graves Clark of Montgomery county, "The South and the Union;" J. B. Hobdy of Bullock county, "The Spirit of Ameri- can Compromise" R. D. Webb of Coosa county, "The Power of Eloquence."
 The military exercises at 430 o'clock in the afternoon were excellent. The boys are well drilled and made a fine appear ance under the command of Col. M. o. Hollis, first lieutenant Fourth infantry, United States army CWest PoinD.
 The oratorical contest between the lit- erary societies at D. m. was we'll attend ed and much enjoyed. The contestants were:
 Wert-F. L. Tate of Russell county, Our Duty to Cuba;" s. T. Slaton of Ma con county, Alabama"
 Websterian-J. T. Mangum of Lee county, Light! More Lightt' J. l.. Pol lard of Russell county, "Anglo-Saxon Civilization"
 Gov. W. c. Oates arrived on the 1 40 D. m. train Monday and was met at the train by the battalion and escorted to the residence of Gen. James H. Lane, whose guest he is.
 The following members of the board are present so far: State Superlntend- ent J. o. Turner Maj. I. r. Culver of Union Springs Hon. H. Clay Armstrong of Auburn, Dr. R. H. Duggar of Ga1lion, MT. J. C.. Gilchrist of Hope Hill and MT. c. c. Harris of Decatur. Judge Haral- son was expected yesterday but was not able to come on account of illness. He will come up today if he Is able.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
DADEVILLE.
The Political Outlook-Registratio Is 600
 Stronger Than in 1894.

Dadeville, June 10.-(Special.) .)-Since the final break of the leaders of the popu- lite party in Alabama, and especially Tallapoosa county, news comes from every quarter of good men coming home once more to the democratic fold. Uncle Sam Dennis, assisted by his son, Jere, Henry Willis and other candidates, man. aged to get the three (rep-pop-nig) well mixed at the meeting of E. H. Berry's committee. So at last there are only two parties in this county. Quite an active and prominent figure at present in political importance in Tallapoosa is the ex-barber, Brummett, the brown colored gentleman with the burnside whiskers. The one-gallows boys can cuss and complain, but Brummett is figuring for pie.
 Several of our young people are attend ing the Auburn commencement this week.
 The present registration list is about 600 stronger in this county than 1t was the former registration.
 Several from this section have signi- fled an intention of visiting Birmingham on the excursion this week.
 MT. Lee Gregory and Miss Duma Dor man were united in marriage near Tal- lassee last Sunday. They are both of well known and prominent families.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state of Ala hama. in convention assembled, declare our continued faith in the old tune ana honored principles of the oemocratlc nartv and among these principles are the following:
 Tha free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to as the standard money of the country, without any dls- crimination against either metal and .,,;tbout the consent of foreign nations, as tbe United States coined silver and go,d before the republican party ob- tained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country Cor inc benefit of a class and to the in iury of a great mass of the people.
 9 The unconstitutional penalty of 10 nor centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or hdllohal pank ought to be repealed.
 If is our purpose to maintain govern ment in this state fair and just to all, under control of the white men of Ala bama.
 The faith and credit of the state must he maintained untarnished.
 Our system of public education should he improved and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation.
 We are in favor of honest and fair elections and we recommend that laws be enacted under which primary elec- lions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 We cordially invite all good citizens of this state, and especially all democrats who strayed from the party, to unite with us in an earnest and determined ef- fort to maintain good government in the state of Alabama.
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace. and if possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
BANGOR.

Hon. William 0. Fitts Addresses an En-
 thusiastic Assemblage.
 Bangor. June 10.-(Special) )-Hon. Will liam G. Pitts made an address of length to an enthusiastic assemblage of Blount county citizens in the auditorium of the court house here today. He used the voice of pure fairness in telling out the hope and success of the democratic party and peoples successful maintenance of pure, white, constitutional, God-like gov ernment In Alabama. J. w. Davidson of Oneonta replied to him in the way so common to that party he proposes to rep resent, denying and asserting without proof. People know and are looking for the false prophet
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
THE CAMPAIGN.
Who Are Eligible ?

Union Springs Herald.
 The chairman of the county demo- cratic executive committee Maj. D. s. Bethune was called upon to make deci- sion as to party law for tn county during the recess of the committee, and he has decided most wisely. The point in ques- ton is, can a voter participate in the county primary who will support the re- publcan-populite ticket in the state elec- ton? The chairman decided in the nega- tive; and when the matter was submit ted to the committee last Saturday that body took pleasure in unanimously sus- taining him. The person who does not vote the democratic ticket in its entire ty is not counted as a member of the par ty, and, of course, he should not be al- lowed to participate in the primaries of the party no matter for what the elec- tion may be had.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
ATHENS.
The First of the Vacation Entertainments, a
 Parlor Concert.

The First of the Vacation Enterta1nments, a
 Parlor Concert.
 Athens, June 10.-(Special.) .)-The first of the vacation entertainments, parlor concert, was given at the beautiful resi- dence of Capt. I. D. Cooper Monday night. The hall was nicely decorated. A stage was improvised in the rear and the front reserved for the audience, com posed of the nelghbors, and was filled, and more enjoyable occasion is but sell dom had in Athens.
 The music and recitations were we'll se- lected and executed. The girls are all pu- pills of the female college, and are an honor to that institution.
 The following was the programmes: Music-Miss Lecie Coffee.
 Rectation-Miss Mary Coffee. Duet-Misses Williams and Coffee. Muse-Miss Susie Bryan.
 Recita tion-Miss Sadie Coffee. Music-Miss Eva Williams.
 Music-Misses Coffee.
 Vocal solo--Mlss Bryan of Dallas, Tex. Tableaux-Bridal scene.
 Vocal solo-Misses Coffee.
 Music-Miss Alleen Williams. Recitation-Miss Mary Coffee. Song-Miss Bryan.
 Music-Miss Coffee.
 Song-Miss Nelly Williams. Recitation-Mlss Sadie Coffee. Chorus-Misses Williams and Coffee. Music--Miss Bryan.
 Song-Misses Williams and Coffee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
All of Them Bore Scars.

Troy MessengcF After lapse of thirty-one years there met by accident recently just in front of Bob Films store in this city the follow ing named members of Company H, Eighteenth regiment, all of whom bear scars honorably received while in service:
 Champion Mathews-Shot in jaw and tongue cut in two.
 David B. Cockery--Shot through the knee.
 Luke l.. Milligan-Lost leg.
 w. J. Rhodes-Badly wounded; we don't remember.
 John l.. Youngblood-Slight wound over one eye.
 These are all good men and have the respect and confidence of their friends and acquaintances
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Whittler's Paradise.
Union Springs Herald.

Union Springs Herald.
 '"The Sage of Rocky Creek" Gin Rufus Sanders articles) should take advantage of this time to visit Union Springs, as he seems to be fond of whittling soft wood sticks while spinning his yarns. One of the business men secured an old telephone pole last week, which happened to be cedar. He had it sawed into blocks, placed in front of his livery stables, with a hatchet convenient. We'll, the result is, nearly every man and boy has been whit ting ever since, and we wouldn't be sur- prised any moment to see the ladies whetting knife on brick or the side of the grate. that they might whittle, too.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
As to Smallpox at Stevenson.

Stevenson Chronicle.
 The colored family that has had small pox here have all gotten well and no fur ther danger was apprehended until last Sunday it was reported by negro that there were other cases at George Robin sons, colored. When Mayor Latimer was notified he began to investigate the mat ter and soon learned that there had been three members of the family sick with this malady for four weeks and the fami- ly had kept it a profound secret. This is an outrage on the people of this com munity. Rigid regulations are being adopted by the town authorities and every effort will be made to prevent any spread of the disease. This family claim that they caught it from railroad darkys who run between this place and Tuscum- bia and who boarded with them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Seeking Life, Found Death.

HuntSV1lfe Argus.
 MT. Remily Manning of New Market was thrown from his mule and killed Saturday, the animal kicking him as he fell. MT. Manning and wife with a sick baby were going from home to a doctor in the neighborhood and were all mount ed at the time of the sad mishap. The death of MT. Manning is deeply regretted and much sympathy Is felt for his widow and little one. Cf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
SUNSHINE IN ALABAMA.

The artistic chgoe, chigger, or chago, is now engaged in painting the town red. These aesthetic insects refuse to dwell in New England; they cannot endure the way the down easter pronounces the name.
 An exchange remarks that Mrs Cleva- land Recently shot deer in the Adiron. dacks." G-er-reat snakes you don't say so! Now, we have hunted deer in a limited way--limited to a pot-metal shotgun and Q quart of snake medicine-but we have never yet succeeded in plugging one in just exact ly that spot; suppose it takes a woman to do that. In earlier days we were the proud owner of pig iron shotgun with 4S-inch bust measure bore but even with this dead- ly weapon we never welted our venison any where about the Adirondacks, that we knew of. But if the sweet lady of the White House will come to Alabam we will furnish deer that will consent to be butch cred with anything she may select, reckless of the place where she may choose to swat 'em.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

Verify, it seems to be contagious. we would be surprised to find home in the city where there is not new cedar put ter paddle. On the first day this occupa- tion @ began one gentleman gave vent to the expression that cedar had ad- vanced $6 per cord for whiting pur- poses. If the advance has been propor- tionate to the demand geometrical pro- gression is necessary to calculate the price by now
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
It Should Open Their Eyes.

Stevenson Chronicle.
 Captain Johnston, democratic nominee for governor, made his first campaign speech at Leeds last Saturday. and it is pronounced by those who were present to be an unanswerable argument and elcits the admiration of all true demo- crats, and it should open the eyes of those who call themselves democrats, but are following strange gods
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Headquarters for California Wine.

$3 per dozen quarts, pure and Whole some claret; g per dozen pints, a pure and wholesome claret.
 Southern wines, s4 per dozen quarts, $250 per dozen pints.
 We also keep a full line of ports, sher- ries and best grades of California's growth, equal to imported wines, at rea- sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
 No. 8, corner Morris ave. and goth St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
NEW SLEEPING. CAR LINE

Between Birmingham, Louisville and New
 Orleans.
 Effective June the Alabama Great Southern railroad will inaugurate a new sleeping car line between Louisville and New Orleans leaving Birmingham daily for New Orleans at 4:05 D. m., arriving at New Orleans at 6:30 a. m. Leave Bir- mingham daily for Louisville at D. m, arriving at Louisville at 7:20 a. m. 6-6-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
How About This, Weather Prophetsp

AbbeVille Times.
 MT. John Spivey, one of the best farm CTS in our county, and a man who notes all the peculiarities of the weather, as we'll as of the crops, says that our rain of Tuesday was the first one he ever re- members coming from the direction which it did-the northeast-in the month of June. Has this peculiarity of the weather any significance of the fu- ture for good or bad to crops?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
"Our John" Was in Clover.

EutaW MlrrOr.
 Our John Apsey. went to Tuskaloosa last week and got most favorably men, tioned in the Tuskaloosa papers, and, 1t is said. still more favorable notice from some of the sweet girl graduates. Being somewhat poetical, he will doubtless give expression to his rapturous feelings in numbers flowing and mellifiuous as the musical murmur of ancient Hellas.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Both Are Refreshing.

A gentleman remarked to us the other day that he was feeling unusually well on that occasion, that the news from same time, was enough to feel good over. Both badly needed, we got the rain and silver is coming.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Distinguished Visitors.
Tuskaloosa Times.

TuSkalOOSa IImeS.
 Messrs. Ira J. Davis, W. P. Walton and John Clinton of Marion are in the city. The two first named gentlemen compose the company who have formed barge line on the Warrior river, and who have contracted to take the entire output of the Tide Water coal mines during term of five years.
 MT. Clinton is an old Ohio river barge man and pilot, and he came up the river with the steamer Josie w., having in tow two barges to be loaded with the black diamonds at the Tide Water mines. The barges are of 800 and 200 tons capacity respectively. The first is a model of the boat build CTS skill. It is 150 feet in length, "A feet idle and 6 feet deep.
 The entire party, in company with MT. George A. Searcy, visited the mines to- day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

A Pleasant Lemon Tonic. For Biliousness, Constipation, Malaria, Colds and the Grip.
 For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous Headaches.
 For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heart Diseases, take Lemon Elixir Ladies, for natural and thorough or ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozleys Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of Lemons, com bined with other vegetable liver tonics and cathartics. 50c and S1 bottles at druggists.
 Prepared only by Dr. Fl. Mozley, Att lanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Brewton's Telephone Service.

Pine Belt News.
 The Brewton telephone company is branching out in many directions. There are about eight or nine different towns that are expected to soon be connected with Brewton. besides several important mills.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Gov. w. c. Oates and Hon. Joseph F. John- ston.
 Gov. w c. Oates and Hon. Joseph F. Johnston will speak:
 At Somerville, Morgan county, June 12. At Hartselle, Morgan county, June 13. At Decatur, Morgan county. June 13.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Heavy Registration in Mobile.

fteB The registration in Mobile county foots up the very respectable figure of Ii, ,101, being 36S7 in excess of the registration
 of two years ago; and the increase is
 chiefly in the registration of whites.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Huckleberries T Ripe.

Whoop, the huckleberries swing on the
 bushes by the hill, An the catfish T mighty sassy in the pool
 below the mill; June bugs is rairin' roun', an de rain crow sings all day, An de ole washhole aint nor n a haf CT mile erway. It's a bully time ter live. an jes' waller roun' an grow, Ceptin' yer got a stone bruise, CT a splinter in yer toe. There's nuthin like green apples ter satis- fly the soul Of us boys as goes in swimmin' down at de
 ole washhole. bet yer when I grow up and git ter be a
 man I won't be hard on little boys, and lick 'em,
 cos can! But I'll give 'em lots O vidduls an let 'em
 eat ther fill, An help 'em guther berries when they
 ripen on the hili
 Betcher life I will.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

the counties of Bibb. Blount and Jeffer- son are without legally elected repre- sentative in congress. Hale and Perry are acquainted with this condition, hav- ing suffered the same misfortune while in the old Fourth district.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Al Prominent Minister Writes.

After ten years of great suffering from Indigestion, with great nervous prostra- ton, biliousness, disordered kidneys and constipation, I have been cured by Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir and am now @ well man.
 REV. c. c. DAVIS,
 Eld M. E. Church South,
 No. 2S Tatnall St., Atlanta. Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures all Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage and all throat and lung diseases Ele- gant, reliable.
 25 cents at druggists Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
WELLINGTON vANDIvEI
Minister Ransnm at Washington.

Washington, June 10.-Hon. Matt W. Ransom, United States minister to Mex leo. who is in Washington on leave of absence, had interviews today with the president and Secretary Olney.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

vote that requires explanation and defense is like unto a doubtful egg; it is altogether bad.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

The Mckinley faction of the republican party in Alabama will be recognized by the national convention as the regulars. Aldrich has been turned down as can ddate for congress in this district by the McKinleyites and McInery nominat- cd instead. and after the 4th of next March MT. Aldrich will be a politician without job. His political career will have been brief, stormy and unproffta- ble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

The republicans are still doing the can- vassing under the shadows of the night and in dim light. As long as they are ashamed of their dusky audiences there is yet hope that white supremacy is not totally lost sight of even by those who want office at the hands of the colored voter,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

Doubtless you need a good blood puri- fer or building up medicine. Then take Hoods Sarsapafilla-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Hon. Jesse E. stallings.

Hon. Jesse F. Stallings will address his fellow citizens
 At Gadsden, June Il. At Blocton, June IS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

A Sacrificc-Special sale--Line of fine clothing. Cbamblee Bros. 6-5-fm
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

Nearly one-third of the republicans who voted in the Aldrich- Underwood case were so thoroughly convinced that Aldrich had no right to the seat that they broke party lines, defied the party lash and voted for Underwood
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

George Eliot says that young mans eyes first open to the world when he is in love- It is far different here in Alabam', Jawdge! When the young man from Gum Pond, Franklin county, matriculates at Tuskaloosa and has his washing sent out for the first time. and upon it's return finds among 1t Balbriggan stocking with three stripes around the top and long enough to pull up around his neck-it is then, O then, dear Jawdge that the young mans eyes are first open until they stick out like door knobs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

The explanations made by the speak CTS at the republican meeting in front of the postoffice Tuesday night as to why Goodwin voted for a negro republican in preference to a white man will scarcely be satisfactory to the white voters of Alabama, whose support he seeks to elect him governor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them castoris.