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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
"Our Regiment" at O'Brien's s Monday night.
EVERYTHING IN READINEs
About 200O Visitors Waiting to See the
 Indiana Docked,

Port Royal. s. C., March 13.-The battle ship Indiana arrived at the dry dock this morning at S:30 o'clock but did not im- mediately enter the dock, there not be- ing sufficient water The expectation Is that the battle ship will enter the dock on the next high tide. Everything is in readiness for the docking. The westerly winds are somewhat against @ high tide. The Indiana is drawing 22 feet inches. Pilot Lee reports over 40 feet on the bar when the vessel crossed at 6:30 o'clock this morning. The Indiana encountered a southwest gale south of Hatteras. The gale continued until yesterday noon with heavy rain. Captain Evans reports that the Indiana behaved finely. The 13-inch guns fore and aft were fired for the board of inspection, and occasioned little leak in the matches. The Indiana is lying in the stream and at 1 o'clock was opened to visitors. There came from all parts of South Carolina and Georgia about 2000 people, to witness the docking of the Indiana. They were t@en to the docks and to the vessel. Governor Evans of South Carolina and Governor Atkinson of Georgia are accompanied by the military staff They were received with military courtesy at the dry dock and on board the Indiana. Tonight there was a reception given by the visitors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
TO BUSINESS MEN.

You want your business placed before the reading pub- lie. Orders received for ad- vertisements in the State Herald with an absolute guar antee that it has the largest circulation of any daily news paper in Alabama. Proof fur nished this office to the con- trary will liquidate the bill for the work; and our press room, counting room, mailing room lists and r,ports are open for inspection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
Joint Discussion.

Dr. Cunningham and MT. Porter, can didates for the democratic nomination for the state senate, have agreed to hold joint discussions at the following places and times:
 Birmingham March 19 at D. m. Mount Pinson March 21, at II a. m. Trussville March 24. at II a. m. Leeds March 27 at II a. m.
 Elyton March 30, at 7:30 D. m. Adger March 31, at 7:30 D. m
 Bessemer April 3, at 8 D. m. Toadvine April 4, at II a. m.
 Blossburg April ', at 7:30 D. m. 3-S-td
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
HEADLAND.
A Large Audience Greeted the Speaker
 Several Converts Made.

Several Converts Made.
 Headland, March 13.-(Special )-John- ston spoke here yesterday to a large au- dience, composed of goldbugs, free silver advocates and populists. He made a great speech and held the closest atten- tion of his audience for two hours. He said that he asked the support of the people not IS a free silver advocate, not as goldbug. but as a plain democrat talking to plain democrats He then paid his respects to the goldbug press and leaders that have charged him with abusing the president and the admins tration, but who, when called upon to designate the time and place when he made such statements. were unable to do 1t. His argument in favor of the free coinage of silver was plain, convincing and invincible. We have heard several men who before hearing the speech were for MT. Clarke say they were convinced of their error and are now for Johnston. His speeches in this county mean a land slide here for Johnston.
 The goldbug contingent here invited Hon. Tom Espey of Dothan to come up and reply to Captain Johnston, but MT. Espey was called away just al this time on very important business and could not be herel
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Cast0ria. CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Nice Trip Via the Southern Railway to Rich.
 mond, Va,

The sixth annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans will be held at Richmond, Va, June 30, July l and 2, 1896, and the Southern has announced the very satisfactory rate of l cent per mile travelled.
 It is expected that this will be the largest reunion ever held by the veterans, and to this end the Southern will lend every effort. The Southern operates two trains daily from Birmingham to Rich mond, with schedule of about twenty five hours between these points. I will take pleasure in conferring with persons desiring to arrange for special equipment for organized parties.
 For detailed information as to rates. schedule, sleeping car accommodations. etc., communicate with
 l.. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A., No. North Twentieth Street, Birming- ham, Ala. Telephone No. S46.
 3-6-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
VALLEY HEAD.
The Babe Was Found Cold in Death Cause
 of Death Unknown.

Valley Head, March 13.-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. William Peeks and Mrs. John Swader, living near Henegan, on Swad- ler's creek, are staying together while their husbands are both in jail in Bir- mingham on a charge of distilling illicit whisky. The women got breakfast and thought it strange the baby, weeks old, slept so late. They went to the bed and were mortified to find the child dead. How long 1t had been dead they could not tell, for 1t was cold
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
MooNsHINERs CAPTURED.
The Still and Outfit Was Destroyed Before
 Large Crowd.

Florence, March 13.-(Special)- nue Officers We l.. Cole, J. A. O'Rear and Shaw made an important moonshine capture last night near Green Hill, this county. A complete outfit was captured, including fine copper still and every thing necessary to operate it. J. H. Can nerdy was arrested charged with having operated it. The still was brought to Florence and destroyed in the presence of a large crowd. The officers are endeavor- ing to break up illicit distilling in this section, but despite their frequent raids the business still thrlves in remote dis tIicts
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
POLLARD.
A Conference of the Lodges of Knights of
 Horor

A Coh'erence or the Lodges of Knights of
 HoEor.
 Pollard March 13.-(Special.) )-Pursu- ant to call by Grand Dictator Adams conference of the lodges of Knights of Honor in this district was held here yes terday, Pollard lodge having extended an invitation to meet with them. The conference was called to order by the district deputy, Grand Vice Dictator E. l.. Cahall. and the following delegates were present: Past Grand Dictator D. W. McGaughey, Past Grand Dictator J. B. Stanley, D. 0. Sawyer, c. s. Rable, L. Jackson, J. A. Guest, J. A. Pringle, T. Weiss, w. A. Johnson. W. J. Coleman J. l.. Jernigan, w. A. Finlay. Al Palmer and w. c. Foster. Grand Dictator E. R. Adams was elected president, with E. l.. Cahall and J. L.. Jernigan vice presi- dents and C.. &. Rably secretary. The conference remained in session all day. and was most satisfactory and enthu- siastic meeting, every lodge except one reporting limitations and new applica-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
TO JAMAICA.
Special Excursion From Port Tampa to ja- maica Island by the Plant Steamship Lines.

Owing to the success and popularity of former excursions from this country tc Jamaica island the Plant Steamship lines will run a series of them. leaving Port Tampa January IT and 31. February IA and 2S. March 13 and 27' Each trip will consume eight days, allow ing two and one-half days on the island. Tickets will be good. however. to return on any ship up to and including April 2. One of the Plant Steamship company's finest steamers will perform this service and the trip will be most enjoya ble one in every particular. Full information will be furnished upon application to
 w. V. LIFSEY,
 Division Passenger Agent,
 1-2-tf Montgomery, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
HONOR ROLL
Of Howard College for Six Weeks Ending
 March 6.

Baird. Berry, w. l.. Brown, J. E. Bar nard, Miss Lillian Butler, H. R. Donald son, E. Daly, Eppes, H. Fancher. Far rington, J. l.. Fancher, Gilbert, Griggs, J. E. Green, Hutto, F. Hogan, P. M. Jones. D. Jones, J. A. Jones, F. Mynatt, R G. Mynatt, c. B. McGriff. O'Hara Pittman. Riggs, J. c. Smith, R. Shugart, Schimmel, Sewell, Sparks. F. c. Smith, Tidwell S. Yam, c. Vines, Watson, Miss E. Weatherly (second highest average, 99.S), Wilson, William Waldrop, Wells, Dawsy, Richard.
 A. W. McGAHA, President. JNO. T. PAYNE Post Adjutant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
TO FLORIDA,

Excursion ticktets now on sale by the Plant system to all principal Florida points. Double daily trains leave Mont gomery 7:1O a. m. and D. m., carrying through sleepers from St. Louis and Gin. cinnati by the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Jacksonville. Through sleep CTS from Montgomery to Tampa leaving Montgomery D. m.
 For any information write to
 w. V. LIFSEY. D. P. A., 12-29-tf Montgomery. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
BELLE BOYD ON TRIAL.
The Female Spy Arrested for Purloining
 Linen From Hotel.

U
 Montgomery, March 13.-(Special)- Belle Boyd, who hs famous as the female spy of the war between the states, is here today. She Is in the midst of law suit, in which she is represented by Thomas G. Jones. ex-governor of Ala bama. She is now the head of theatri-- cal company and about two months ago her company came here, but could not make date, and for seven weeks various mmbers remained at the Merchants iho7 tel here. They had no money, and when they left their baggage remained behind them. In looking through the baggage Manager Bailey of>the Merchants hotel found several pieces of his linen and he swore out warrant against Belle Boyd, charging larceny. She was arrested in Talladega and brought here. Her trial will be concluded tomorrow. &rS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
Ho0d,c DiIIr easy to buy. easy to take sAVOo Q HID easy In effect. 25c.

tions during the past two months. These conferences are a new thing in this or der, but much good is expected from them. The conference unanimously in- dorsed the custom. requesting the grand lodge, which meets in Birmingham on the 7th and 8th of April to provide for per manent plan. The conference closed with a public meeting at the armory, when the grand dictator and Captain Guest made short addresses. The dele gates were most hospitably entertained by the local lodge.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
DADEVILLE,

They Begin to Think the Advertiser Is Co.,
 ing to Bolt and Well They May.
 Dadeville, March 13.-(Special. )-The people in this section are greatly con cerned about the Montgomery Advertiser and are apprehensive it will land in the third party, as they have commenced to cry fraud" The peoples party in our section express some apprehensions, too. They are afraid the Advertiser will jump clean into their ranks. They don't want it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at 0. w. Cody's. 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. Ie5 20
Did Wall Streets Bidding.

Chicago, March 13.-A dispatch from Columbus. O., says the reason the plat form is silent on the subject of Cuba was that Ex-Governor Mckinley had received a proposition from New York business men deprecating any declaration on that subject as calculated to further infiame the public and disturb our export trade. Word was thereupon sent the committee on resolutions, and Cuba was not men, tioned. ,.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
AL,CO.
A Change of Management-Damage by the
 Heavy Rains.

Heavy Rains.
 Alec, March 13.-(Special)-A change will be made in the management of the Peters Lumber company of this place the 1st of April The present manager, MT. w. W. Smith, will be succeeded by MT. A. B. Leet of Grand Rapids, Mich. MT. Smith goes to Newton, Ala, to take charge of the old Bloodworth mill, which is to be put in operation during this spring.
 The heavy rain Monday night damaged the log ditch of the Peters Lumber com pany to the extent of several hundred dollars.
 Politics were never so hot in Escambia county as they are at this writing. With the exception of two persons the entire population of Alec eligible to vote are for Captain Johnston. and he will receive
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14

| royal welcome onthe 21st instant, when he will speak at Brewton. The exposure of the fake Advertiser of Montgomery by the State Herald is greatly admired here. and the State Herald is read by half the people in Alec. At the recent Johnston demonstration in Alec frequent calls for copies of the Advertiser were made to throw in the flames and burn up. The Pine Belt News of Brewton, a little 2x4 sheet, was also called for to share like fate
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
HUNTSVILLE.

George F. Scruggs & Son Made an Assign.
 ment to Jesse F. Young
 Huntsville. March 13-(Special.) )-Geo. F. Scruggs & Son made a general assign ment of their stock of merchandise and accounts last night to Jesse F. Young. Indebtedness, $500, with STOOD to ssOoO assets.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
INAUGURAL MEETING
Of Birmingham Jockey Club, March 1922

For the above occasion the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets from all stations on their line to Birming- ham at one fare for the round trip, limit for return to March 23
 March F to 21, inclusive, tickets will be on sale at a fare and a third for the round trip, limit for return March 23
 R. l.. NEWTON,
 Travelling Passenger Agent, 3-14-6t No. N. Twentieth St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. M. & A. WISE,
 Cor Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
M. WELL < BRO,
 Fashionable TaiIors,
 Clothiers and Furnishers, 1915 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING GOODS makes our TAILORING DE- APARTMENT 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 our old stock, we were en- abled to purchase the finest and most complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's Clothing ever shown in Birmingham New Goods arriving daily THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age 4 to 16 years, at soc up. NEWS ODD PANTS in latest novelties and designs PERFECT FITTERS.
 MEMS ISHINGS-Complete line FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and hobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready for your inspection.
 M. VEL & BRO.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
1-2-tf
MARRIED AGAIN.

,. T. Harvey and Miss Alice Goodman Were
 Not Properly Married.
 Florence. Aarcn 13.-(Speciai.)-J. T. Harvey and Miss Alice Goodman of Whitehead, this county, were married February 19 by Rev. J. P. whitman. Af-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
A small admission will be charged to defray expenses.
M. VEL & BRO. .

ter several weeks they learned that Par son Whitman had no legal right to per- form tffe marriage ceremony, and they immediately proceeded to have the knot done again in a more substantial man. ner Probate Judge Mcclure officiated at their second wedding.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. s. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau, VI
 Office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala. March B, 1896. Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. m., central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
Bearing Fruit

The Journal this afternoon says: Chairman Robert Moseley, in his paper, the Birmingham Times reproduces the Advertisers special from Decatur charg- ing the democrats of that county with being 'bald-faced robbers The Times heads the article with a terrific arraign- ment of the democratic party"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 14.-The following is the forecast for Alabama: Fair, slowly rising temperature; light north winds, becoming variable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-14

Tindicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer Weather Bureau.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
THE STORY OF THE SCOOP"

out all of the correspondents. Even
Gen. Boynton acknowledged that he
knew nothing of the matter until Pres
ton printedit. You know that on nearly
every occasion the correspondents will
try to belittle an exclusive item, or pre-
tend that they know all about It. But
nobody ever tried to whistle down the
wind the great achievement of Herbert
Preston. There were other newspaper
feats performed by Preston, but that
was toe most notable. He printed for
eigD treaty affairs and other items of
exclusive news in the Herald, and made
for himself valuable reputation. while
at the same time he made for the Her
aid an increased reputation.
"Once upon q time was doing space
work for the New FORK Herald, and be-
game we'll acuuar ted with Preston.
was with him IN 1851 when Garfield was
shot. | was connected with other pa
pers, but made considerable money out
of the Herald at space rates. Well, when
Garfield was shot the Herald sent over
enc of it's best men to properly handle
the news concerning the wounded pres
iGent. He came over here, walked into
the off &c, looked around, and went up
to the white house. l went with him,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.
DRIFTING.

When twilight curtain drapes the glow
ing west,
In light boat drifting idly on the breast
OF mirrcred lake. / hear no sound Of oars.
Nor wavalets murm'ring as they wash the
shores:
A charm-1iled silence falls, and all is still.
Save vespe--chime from spire on distant
HILL
My thoughts. unfettered. speed on airy
ways
Along the path of time. back to the days
When, tossing on the waves of Galilee.
The boatmen toiled against an angry SEA:
Nor could they reach the land. But bark.
voice
OF one on wave-crest walking: hear 1t
say,
BE of good cheer and let your hearts re-
joice."
Save US. Lord. we perish!' hopelessly
they pray,
F'ear-filled. Behold. a spirit comes" they
cry.
In accents calm they hear the voice reply
" IT'S /; be not afraid" and 10! twas He
They left upon the shore Of Galilee.
-hen all the sea was still, the toiling band
their vessel quickly brought unto the land;
No longer tempest wrought the lake to
foam,
No longer dangers menaced on the deep,
For He, tho master of the winds. had
come;
His peace, be stili'' had hushed the
waves to sleep.
To me there comes thought that wakes
thrill
The Master now is here; His Peace, be
still"
Hath Gained this sleeping lake wherein
my boat
Drifts slowly where the cool deep shad-
owS float;
And, if mine eyes were given perfect sight,
To me His form would be revealed to-
night,
My soul hath heard the words that fear
allayed-
"Be hold, it's /, the Lord; be not afraid"
My boat drifts slowly on: l feel no fear;
l know the Masters gracious hand is near,
And some sweet day my boat shall reach
the land
To drift no more. safe guided by His hand.
H. l.. Frisbee, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
BITS OF HELPFUL THOUGHT.
Some Suggestive BreSities from tho
United Presbyterian.

Some Suggestive Brerities from tho
United Presbyterian.
True zeal in Christian work not only
embraces every opportunity, it makes
opportunities for itself.
The people who are the most will
ing TO offer advice seem to be the per-
sons whose advice is the least sought.
Wishing is one thing; willing is
another. Balaam's wish to 'die the
death of Righteousness" was all right,
put he willed something very differ
ent.
Love and law are identical. The Ten
Commandments are summarily COM
pretended in the word Love" There
fore it is written: Love is the fulfilling
of the law"
A man can no longer pillow his head
on few detached texts and rest con-
tent, thinking he has established his
position. The unity of thought in tho
Word of God needs to be studied care
fully and applied faithfully.
Are the consultations of God small
with thee?" If they are the blame
rests upon yourself. God wills that
you should have peace, joy, hope. God
is willing to bestow not only strength
ening and sanctifying, but comforting
grace also. .+.a
We often hear it said that "a poor
excuse is better than none" When one
offers as a plea for being excused for
some neglect or fault false apology,
it is a great deal worse than to attempt
no defense. A poor excuse is generally
q clumsy untruth.
Bad surroundings will unsettle good
health, good manners, good gram
mar, good morals and good principles
Therefore the Christian, especially III.
young Christian, who is in formative
state, should be watchful of the com.
pany he keeps and of the books he reads
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
followers. and after several days. SIGHT

followers. and after several days' Sight
ing was vanquished. He escaped to
q point on the bay opposite Norfolk.
where, it is believed, he was poisoned.
Some of his followers were hanged in
chains at the crossroads. which was the
barbarous custom in those days. This,
together with Bacon's resistance to OPP
preston, planted the seeds which
ripened into revolution.
jamestown was the theater of war,
until the governor of the colony, with
out any authority, removed head
quarters to Williamsburg, then known
as the Middle Plantation" The other
two were Yorktown and jamestown.
Old Powhatan, father of Pocahontas,
known in song and story, had his head
quarters at what is now known as
White Oak swamp, where was fought
one of the bloodiest battles of the civil
war. Here his tribe were securely en-
trenched OH little neck of land, APP
also commanded the Chickahominy
tribe, which gave the name to that
river which marked the line of defense
Of the confederate army, and on whose
banks another battle was fought. Pow
hatan's tribe met the colonists with
arrows on their arrival and frequently
attacked them afterwards.
Capt. Smith, who was governor of the
colony, in order to keep down dissen-
sion among the colonists, many ct
whom wanted to go home, devised
raid by way of diversion. With about
q dozen men he went up the Chicka-
hominy. A few were killed, and Capt.
Smith and few others were captured.
According to legend, Pocahontas came
10 the rescue by putting her head on
the block. Smiths life was saved, but
they did not ''live happily ever after
wards"
1t is noticeable that all those places
made historic by battles between the
confederates and federals were also the
battlefields of the colonists and In
dams. Williamsburg, jamestown,
Yorktown, Cold Harbor, White Oak
swamp, West Point, Warwick, and at a
spot now known as Big Bethel, where oc-
Cured the first battle on Virginia soil
during the war, on June y, 1861. lhese
points all had Indian names, which dur
ing colonial times were changed, and
some of them again during the late
war. Thus, it will be seen that these
historic spots of the peninsula are
specially interesting-the fields of three
wars. No other state in the union is
so battle-scarred or has so many his
is the most interesting of all. Here. IN
a strip of land between the York and
James river, about 60 miles in length,
from the Chickahominy river to Chesa-
peake bay, were fought some of the
bloodiest battles Of a most bloody
war. Two grand armies, each at times
numbering 100000 men, Unanswered,
and the rivers were lined with water