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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

nation by five democratic members. These men represent Grover Cleveland and John G. Carlisle. They would sup port Senator Blackburn if ordered to do so by the democratic administration at Washington.
 From all this 1t appears that the preSi- dent and his secretary of the treasury are prepared to use their entire power for the destruction of the democratic party, unless it declares for the gold standard. It logically follows that, if the national democratic convention should nominate for the presidency any man favorable to the restoration of bimetallism Tn thlS country, the whole power of the admlnls- tration will be used for his defeat IT sixty-nine democrats cannot have the CO., operation of the gold standard minority of five in a senatorial election in Ken lucky, what reason is there to suppose that a gold standard minority in na- tional convention will acquiesce Tn the decision of the majority? Ana II goiu standard democrats are Justihed Tn leaN- ing the democratic party when its candi- dates are defeated in caucus, what rlshl have they to expect the support or the silver coinage democrats if gold standard candidates should be nominated Tn a national convention? Is it not entirely obvious that the president Is ostenta- tiously endeavoring to create new poiill- cal tests, and to draw new party ines which shall entirely efface those that now exist!
 Where do the five anti-Blackburn dem ocrats in the Kentucky legislature hope to find refuge in the future? In the re- publican party or in the brand new party to be called the gold standard democ- racy? Perhaps they hope that MT, CleVe- lands methods, as practiced by hlm ln congress when the silver purchase act was repealed in 1S93 may be extended into the national convention. In other words, they may hope that national dele, gates can be easily corrupted by federal patronage as other bodies have been. Un- der President Cleveland federal offices, and the smallest dependents on them, have been legal tender in payment TOT congressional submissiveness to his Will. Efforts will be made, no doubt, not only by such means, but by the free use or s.sound money" in the hands of syndicate agents in the person of local politicians. If the national convention can be bought the five bolting democratic members Of the Kentucky legislature will again pc made to feel at home in the democratic party. But how about the f1fty-nine dem ocratic members who are voting Tor Joe Blackburn? Will they be subject to the five whenit comes to arranging for new electoral ticket in Kentucky? And if MT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
St. Paul's Catholic Church.

St. Pauls Catholic church was organ ized February 10, 1872, and was first To- cated on the corner of Twenty-second street and Third alley, near the present church. The leading men who organized the church were MessIs. Mike Cahalan, James O'Conner, Ed Rafferty, M T. Smith and Frank P. O'Brien At first it was pastorate, and services were held once a month by Very Rev. Father Me- Donald. In the spring of 1882 the Very Rev. J. J. Brown was made the first reg ular pastor.
 The present valuable location originally consisted of 250 feet by 400 feet and was acquired by Rt Rev. Bishop Quinlan by purchase and exchange from the Elyton Land company in March, 1876, at cost of $2S00. Subsequently 50 feet of the same property was sold to Jefferson county for $5O.OOO for the site of the present large court house. The small church being in- sufficient to afford accommodation for the large and increasing congregation. Bishop Sullivan began the erection of the present magnificent structure which is located on Third avenue and Twenty-sec- ond street. The first work was done by MT. Scully. The building so far has cost $50, 900, and when an organ is put in and other additions made the total cost will reach $100,000 The architectural con- struction is known as sacred clear story Gothic. It is 80 feet to the top of the center arch of the nave. The two spires are 140 feet in height The grand window of stained glass in front is 40 feet high. The building is 120 feet long and 65 feet wide, and has a seating capacity of 200 The present pastor is Rev. P. J., O'Reilly, assisted by Rev. Daniel Murray. The convent school is administered by Sisters of the Order of St. Dominick.
 The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is located on the Southside, with Rev. Fla ther Muerer as pastor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

cil. Capitol park is at the head of Twen- tieth street. It Is adorned with foun- tans and shrubbery. The base of the Confederate monument has been laid near the main entrance. East End and West End parks are delightful retreats during the summer months.
 THsn there is the Baseball park, where many good games of ball will be played this season. Just south of the city is the Fair Grounds park containing one of the best tracks in the south. It will witness many fine races this spring. Then there is Liberty park, set apart for the col ored people. It is the place where water melons are devoured in large quantities.
 Red Mountain park is located on the top of the mountain, two miles from the city, and is reached by electric cars and steam motors. It overlooks the valley and from it can be seen at night the light of rolling mills, furnaces and coke ovens.
 Behrens' park is located in the southern part of the city and is largely patronized by our Herman citizens. Smiths park is located in Smithfield and is a gift to the city from Dr. Joseph R. Smith.
 All told, there are thirteen parks to which the people of Birmingham resort. Eleven of these parks are reached by the Birmingham Railway and Electric com pany and are easy of access.
 The people of Birmingham are a pleas ure loving people, for they work hard and need recreation. The bow that never unbends loses It's spring. O'Brien's opera house, in the heart of the city, seats 1900 people and is visited each season by leading. theatrical companies. The Lake view opera house is only opened in sum- mer. Seals Music hall has witnessed many delightful musical entertainments. At an early day large auditorium will be built. The money has been subscribed and the lot donated. This will attract to the city many large conventions.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Cumbeland Presbyterian Church.

The Cumberland Presbyterian congre- gation have recently begun the erection of handsome new church on the corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. The old church was found inadequate for the growing congregation and Rev. MT. Wear persuaded his members to enter upon the erection of a new building. Tho ceremony of laying the cornerstone was very interesting occasion. The Masonic fraternity participated in the ceremony and pr. R. M. Cunningham delivered an eloquent address. The building will be of the Romanesque style and will cost about $15,000. It will seat about 60O
 Maj. Charles Wheelock is the architect
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Tearing Down the Democratic Party.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

The senatorial election in Kentucky gives a lesson and warning. The les son is that the Cleveland administration a cuckoo-goid-standard faction is en- deavoring to break down the democratic party unless it can rule 1t. There are in the Kentucky legislature "A democrats, of whom 69 are for Blackburn and five opposed. He received a majority of the votes in the democratic caucus, and for that reason is receiving, as party usage dictates he1 should receive, the votes of some democrats who differed with him on the question of silver coinage AL though neither party has q clear majori- ty in the legislature, he could doubtless be elected but for the bolting of his nomt-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
First Rantist Church.

The First Baptist church was organized as mission by MT. Hyllar, now of Rome, Ga. At first it was feeble and strug
 gling organization but it grew with the growth of the city. Rev. Mir. Tendon succeeded Mr. Hyliar and the church prospered and became self-sustaining. MT. Hendon resigned on account of i'll health and Dr. N. A. Bailey, now of Flor ida, became pastor. He was succeeded by pr. D. l. Purser, and during his pas torate the present large edifice was erect ed It is a frame building and cost $17, 900. It is provided with parlors, chairs, pipe organ. piano, etc. During the building of this new church pr. Pur- ser held services at OsBrien's opera
 se. These services were very largely
 snded, and this large attendance fur nished strong argument in favor of hav- ing religious services in places where every one feels at liberty to go, and also argues in favor of having churches built at central points. Dr. Purser ceased to be pastor in 1889 and was succeeded by Dr w. L. Pickard, now pastor of Walnut Street church, Louisville. Ky. In 1892
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
southside Baptlst Church.

The Southslde Baptist church was or ganized on January IT, 1866, and used as a place of worship a wooden building on Twenty-first street and Avenue G. The church had sixty-eight members. In September, 1892 the congregation moved into the imposing new brick structure that now adorns the east corner of Ave nue F and Twentieth street. This new building is 90x60 feet, with a seating ca- pacity of 900, and cost $S5,000. The church on it's tenth anniversary reported that more than HOO members had been received, and that it's present members numbered 650 The church, in addition to the expense of erecting the new edif1ce, has raised during the ten years of it's existence $30000. The Sunday school numbers 250, with an infant class of eigh- ty-five and a Bible class of thirty-sx. s. P. Fowlkes is superintendent. The first pastor was Rev. ". c. Cleveland, the second Dr. J. D. Renfroe, and the present pastor is Dr. P. T. Hale. who took charge in 1888. The front window of stained glass cost $500. Memorial windows have been placed memorializing Dr. Renfroe, M. G. Hudson, M. B. Swan son, children of Mrs. Hamilton, of Mrs. Dwyer, and of Dr. Hale and wife. The Bible on the pulpit is the gift of Dr. James A. Frost of Nashville. The organ ist is Miss Camille Herndon. The church was carpeted by the ladies, and the pas tors study was furnished by the Pastors Aid society. Provision is made for heat ing the water in the Baptist church. The names of several influential persons have appeared on the roll or the church, such as Ward. Cabaniss. John G. Smith, Stratt Sterrett, Swanson, Hudson, Perkins.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
THE STAR OF EMPIRE.

MT. J. L. Chalifoux is a gentleman of wide experience and has noticed that cities almost invariably expand to the west. If city grows in any other di- rection than westward from the center it is the exception to the rule and is caused by some natural obstruction New York for instance is confined to Manhattan island, and can expand only in one direction. Boston, on the other hand. has grown rapidly westward and real estate is worth less in East Boston than 1t was forty years a go This is true, although East Boston is on the water front and is naturally the business center. Will this rule hold good in Bir- mingham? It seems to hold good in re- gard to the business portion of the city, but the residential portion has grown more rapidly to the east and south-due. no doubt, to the high lands along the foot of Red mountain. This inclination to move west seems to be prolongation of the impulse that moved the people of Eu- rope to embark for the Atlantic shores of America and thence to the Pacific coast. This characteristic presents a cu- rious study for anthropologists. Perhaps the desire to move westward has descend ed from father to son. By being gratifed for successive generations it becomes an unconscious passion. We may inherit the longing to move westward just as we in- herit the love for whisky. Westward the star of empire takes its way" has rung in the ears of successive generations until we obey its command when we move across the street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
St. Mary's-on-the-Higblands.

Within ten years St. Mary's Episcopal church has grown from a membership embracing sixteen families to 11S fami- lies. This great growth was mainly due to the rapid settling of the South High lands. A frame structure was first built for the housing of the congregation. It was located on Twentieth street and Avenue K, and was regarded at that time as very handsome edifce. It was de- stroyed by fire. The flames that destroy ed the building seemed to fire the hearts of the congregation with renewed zeal They took steps to build a stone edifce that would resist fire and wind and water. The fruition of their devotion is the massive stone structure on Nine teenth street and Avenue l.. It was erected at cost of $35,000, and every dol lar has been paid. This Is remarkable achievement considering that 1t was ac- complished during the financial depres- sion through which the country has but recently passed.
 The first rector was Rev. Mir. Rose. The present rector, Rev. O. P. Fitz- simons, has been in charge of the parish of St. Mary's for four years. He is broad and liberal in his views, very scholarly and very much beloved. The Sunday school is superintended by MT. Richmond Wetmore. The organist is MT. B. Guck- enberger, president of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, and the vested choir numbers a score or more. The ladies of St. Mary's have been largely in- strumental in the good work that has been done.
 The roll of parishioners includes such influential names as Woodward, Fucker, Johnston, Meade, Head, Dabney, Vaughan, Underwood, Roberts, Nabers, Worthington. Graves, Lewis, Porter. Cochrane, Wilkerson, Drennen. Percy and Weatherly. It is a roll that embraces men prominent not only in church but in state, for among them is a judge of the supreme court, judge of the city court a prospective governor, a member of con- gress, mayor, member of the legisla- ture, member of the police commission, an alderman and a notary public.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Christian Socletles

The Young Mems Christian association has a strong organization in Birming- ham. It has large room. with baths, gymnasium, library, etc. It is especial y useful in looking after the welfare of young men who come here from dis tance
 The Epworth league and Christian En- deavorers are strong in numbers and do- ing a noble work.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Central Presbyterian ChuIch.

The congregation of the Central Pres byterian church is one of the youngest, yet one of the strongest in the city The church was organized in 1890. By united effort handsome brick edifice was soon erected on the corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street at cost of $20,O00. The auditorium is one of the commodious dious in the city
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

Dr. B. D. Gray, the present pastor, took charge. The membership is about 600 composed of leading men of Birmingham, and the First Baptist church is one of the strongest in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Simpson M.- E. Church.

Among the first churches built in Bir- mingham was Simpson Methodist Epis- copal church, on Avenue c and Eigh- teenth street. It was built by the north ern Methodists who have a good congre- gation in this city. The pastor is Rev. J. A. Mitchell The Alabama conference of the northern Method,sts was recently held at Pratt City, near Birmingham, and was well attended
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Iowa's Favorite Son.

DeS MOines Leader.
 Horace Boies is unquestionably the choice of the Iowa democracy for pres ident. It may be safely predicted that if he will allow his name to be used there will not be a negative vote in the Du- buque convention. The only question raised by democrats throughout the state Is whether MT. Boies will consent to the use of his name.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

Cleveland or MT. Carlisle should receive the democratic presidential nomination will the friends of Blackburn be called upon to carry the state for such a cand- date? And if they should play the part that MT Cleveland and MT. Carlisle are now playing what hope would there be for the democratic party in Kentucky? And what hope in other democratic states?
 These are the lessons and the warnings which are being daily given to the demo- crats of the country at Frankfort in Kentucky. President Lincoln once said that If General McClelland twas not go- ing to use the army he would like to bor- row it for while I" The democratic lead CTS throughout the country might say to President Cleveland and his cabinet that if he is not going to use the democratic party for the defeat of the ancient enemy they would like to borrow it for a while for that purpose.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Church of the Adyant.

The First Episcopal church organized in Birmingham was in the spring of 1872, and was called the Church of the Ad- vent The first vestrymen were Messrs
 R. H. Pearson. w. J. Milner. w. P. Bark CT and Dr. Sid Smith. Services were first held in wooden building on the corner of Twenty-first street and First avenue. Soop afterward frame build- ing was erected in the rear of the site where stands the present church. The
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

handsome new church that now occupies the corner of Sixth avenue and Twen- tieth street was begun in 1890 and com pleted in 1894. It is built of Kentucky grey stone and cost $55,000. The archi- lecture is Gothic. Handsome memorial windows have been placed in the church by Dr. J. IT. Phillips and Chancellor Cobbs in memory of Mrs. Phillips, and another by the Sunday school in mem ory of Mrs. Forbes .-
 The seating capacity of the church Is about 1000 A vested choir has been or ganized with Prof. J. M. Boye; director. The vestry consists at present of R. H. Pearson, senior warden; w. J. Milner. junior warden, and Vestrymen Robert Jemison, R. N. Rhodes, MT. Moore, Jesse Johnson, S. E. Thompson, Charles Rob- erts. E. M. Tutwiler and Frank Arm strong. The first pastor was Rev. MT. Fitts, who was succeeded in 1880 by Rev, Dr. Thomas J. Beard the present pastor
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
First Presbxterian Church.

The above church was organized in 1872. The church building, a wooden frame building, was moved from Ely ton and used as a house of worship for several years. About six years ago the present handsome brick structure was erected on Twenty-first street and Fourth avenue at a cost of about $35, 900. The men prominent in building the new church were Dr. Caldwell, General Thom- as, Amzi Golden, F. V. Evans, J. D. Chi chester, James A. Going, William Der ney, James E. Webb, J. A. Allen and oth- CTS. The first pastor was Rev w. l.. Kennedy, who was succeeded by Rev. Dr. L. s. Handley in 1873 Rev. Hugh K. Walker succeeded Dr. Handley in 1890 and the present pastor is Rev A. B. Curry
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
St. Marks s Episcopal Church.

The above Is the name of the new brick church on the southside built for the colored people. It cost $SO0o. and was largely built by money contributed by northern philanthropists. Mayor Van Hoose was largely instrumental in induc- ing these northern men to help build this church. It is perhaps the best church building in the state owned by negroes. One feature is the pastors res idence in a wing, but connected with the church. This is a revival of the an- cient custom when the priests slept in the temple. The Lord caled to Samuel as he slept beside Eli in the temple
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Temple Emanuel.

The Hebrews are very strong numeri- cally and financially in Birmingham Their handsome synagogue, on Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street, is an ev, dence of their spiritual zeal and financial ability. Temple Emanuel was built about eight years ago at cost of $12,00O. It's towers and minnarets suggest the grand temples Of the old world. The in- terior is as inviting as the exterior. It is handsomely furnished in all respects. The cho;r is well selected and includes the celebrated Mrs. Guckenberger Pro- lessor Grambs presides at the large or gan. Rabbi Marx, now of Atlanta, was succeeded last fall by Rabbi Morris New field, who is eloquent and able.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

The old canes should be cut off the raspberry bushes in order to give the young canes a better stand to grow
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

Enriching the blood and strengthening the whole system is Hoods Sarsaparil- las mission.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
South Highlands Presbyterian Church.


 The congregation of the above church are housed in a graceful and handsome structure of gray stone, built after the Gothic style. The building was completed about 1890. The stained glass windows are very handsome The pastor, Rev. John Barbour formerly of Kentucky is a man of profound learning and deep pi- ety. The choir embraces Mrs. T. O. Smith, Miss Gockel and MT. BwrOn. The leading members of the congregation are General Johnston, Messrs. Lyman, Phil lips, Bridges, Spencer Koenig, Ryan and Hooper. As Illustrating the cosmopoli- tan character of Birmingham's popula- tion it may be mentioned that in the com gregation assembled in this church last Sunday night was Mr. Samuel Thomas of Pennsylvania, now proprietor of the Thomas furnaces, near this city; MT. James Bowron, formerly of England, now treasurer of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and music student of Cincinnati, now studying mu- sic in the Birmingham Conservatory of Music.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-06-04
Primary Election.

The Democratic Primary election t.
nominated candidates to fiji the variou.
county offices will take place next Sat
urday, June 9Th.
On election day there may he false re
ports started on this or that candidate
Don't believe them.
Indications are that it will be the hot
est political campaign ever fought In
the county, but we hope it will be g
friendly one.
There will be many young men to cast
their first votes. We would be glad il
the Commissioners at each precinct
would kept an account of these voters
and send the number cast to us for pub.
lication.
There are between $500 and $500
Democratic voters in Greenbrier and
the indications are that they will all
be at the polls. We have printed be-
tween 5000 and SO 900 election tickets.
So there will be no lack of tickets
about fifteen for each voter.
Remember, if your candidate is de-
feated, that some other mans candi.
date is elected, and that only one can
didate is needed for each office. There
fore, after the battle, accept the result
and march to the music like little tin
soldiers.
The Salt River steamer will be ready
to start next Thursday morning.
Round trip tickets for sale at this office.
Defeated candidates in Summers and
Monroe counties will he on board. The
steamer will stop at Marlinton to take
on Pocahontas' quota. The crowd will
be large, and we wish them safe jour.
ney, and that it may be as pleasant as
the occasion will admit.