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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
WILL HE ACT P

The concurrent resolution passed in the senate yesterday cannot do any harm, and if they produce any effect on Spain, may do good, The president is not bound to take> any action under them. To a joint resolution driving him into recog hilton of Cuban belligerency, in total dis regard of our own definitions of belliger- ency laid down during the civil war, ibere is the very serious objection that 1t would be tantamount to a declaration of war, if Spain felt strong enough to re- sent it.-New York Post.
 The Post is not in favor of recognizing the Cubans as belligerents, It is entitled to it's opinion, but it appears to go be- yond the legitimate bounds of opposition when it suggests and advises that the president veto the joint resolution. The joint resolution will go to the president with such an overwhelming vote that he cannot consistently with his duties to the representative of the people attempt to annul their action. Should he veto the resolution the two houses will pass it speedily over his veto. If he pays no at tention to it and regards it simply as pon-operating expression of opinion. 1t will be in order for congress to put the question of recognition of Cuban belliger- ency into the shape of an act, which will be mandatory upon the president and secretary of the navy
 The Post and other papers which tread tlmidly upon ground involving foreign relations deny that the Cubans have be- come entitled to such recognition. They insist that a struggling instruction must have "a fixed capital and must have shown some military powers. These in- cidents are important but are not essen- tial. The United States did not regard them as essential when we recognized the South and Central American repub-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
W/OOZENS.

slxty-three officers under my charge could count on my fingers all that are thus classed. can't say that the Bir- mingham office ranks among that num- Der, but it makes a most excellent show ing. When I was here in November last there was about $4000 on the books of several years standing, consisting of the odds and ends accumulated in revenue due in the manufacture of whiskies, etc., and to my surprise that amount has been reduced to about $1000
 While in the city MT. Spaulding was met by his old friend, Capt. A. A. Tyler, of this city. They were boys together in Jackson. Micb., and it was their first meeting since 1872
 MT. Spaulding left on the afternoon train for Montgomery and Mobile, where he i'll continue his examinatio
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
COLORED FOLKS FUN.
Mir strel Show and Cake Walk EnIivened Last
 Evening.

Birmingham has turned out colored minstrel troupe. It is known as the Moore-Jackson Combination. They gave their first performance last night in a hall on Morris avenue, between Twenti- eth and Twenty-first streets. The house was packed last night with colored au- dience, who, from their generous ap- plause. evidently appreciated the fun of the entertainment to a great degree.
 The end men, who evoked much laugh ter from the audience, were Lone Billy Pride, w M, Thomas. l.. Cheatham and "Original Black Ak"
 A cake walk was instituted after the show and several colored couples vied each with the other in the novel contest.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
AN OFFICE IN GOOD SHAPE.
Internal Revenue Collector Randars Examined
 by a Special Agent.

D. D. Spaulding, special revenue agent, of Washington, D. C.. was in the city yes terday examining the office of the United States internal revenue collector here
 MT. Spaulding was seen by represent atlve of the State Herald after complet- ing his work and he stated that he found everything in good order and the exam ination was highly satisfactory; that Captain Randall is a painstaking officer and his corps of assistants are composed of competent men.
 "First-class," said MT. Spaulding. means almost perfect. and out of tha
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

It is hardly necessary to say that there is not a word of truth in the report which the Birmingham State Herald has obtained from Mobile to the effect that the friends of MT. Clarke failed for lack of attendance, to hold a successful meet ing here on Wednesday night last. Reg ister.
 It comes from the Mobile Morning Jour nal one of your own papers, and it has been Confirmed from other sources Your Fourth ward meeting consisted of two custom house officers. one reporter and one free and independent citizen Of course you can do better than that, but still the State Herald has stated the truth
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
MRS. HELEN BULLOCK.
Edifying Entertainment by the w. C. I. U. of
 a New York Visitor,

The Woman's Christian Temperance union held very interesting meeting in the rooms of the Commercial club yester- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. It was an afternoon of the "Ribboners" in honor of Mrs. Helen N. Bullock of New York. There were quite large number of repre- sentative ladies of the city present to welcome their guest.
 Mrs. Bullock entertained the audience for a half hour in an instructive address on the workings of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance union, in which she gave some very important statistics, showing the wonderful progress of the order and the good it has accomplished.
 At the conclusion of the address the names of twelve new members were en- rolled.
 The meeting closed by the serving of delicious refreshments, during which Mrs. Bullock was introduced to quite number of the good women of Birming- ham who had the pleasure of being pres ent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
TO FLORIDA.

Excursion ticktets now on sale by the Plant system to all principal Florida points. Double daily trains leave Mont gomery 7:10 a. m. and p. 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 p. m. For any information write to
 W. V. LIFSEY, D. P. A.,
 12-29-tf Montgomery. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
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 28, March 13 and o7 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 ?. finest steamers will perform this service and the trip will be a most enjoyable 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., 1896-03-04
Theft of Pants and Whisky.

Will Thomas, colored, was arrested yesterday on suspicion. Some one en- tered the rooms of the Southern club early Sunday morning and stole a pair of boots, pair of shoes. cuff buttons and a walking cane, together with one bottle of whisky and two bottles of beer. Thom- as denies his guilt and will attempt to prove,an alibi, but the officers think they have the right culprit.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounee the name Of J, K. F. Laird as a district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
 w. C. McTyeire of beat S3 is candidate for Commissioner from the First District of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Third district. subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- for County Commissioner Third District. subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Col J. F. B. Jackson as a candidate for County Commissioner Third district, Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Capt. C. T. Hardman as candidate for County Commissioner Third district, Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election Commissioner for the Third district of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. T. Garretson as a candidate for County Commissioner Thfr1 district, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
 w. w. PerlSips of TrussviIle is a candI- date for County Commissioner from the Fourth district, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of George L. Young as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner Fourth district sub ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. w. Taylor is a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as n candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic primary. l. 4 BENNERS.
 FOR CONSTABLE.
 The friends of C. W. Austin announce him as candidate for Constable Beat No. S7, subject to action of the democratic pri- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

John l.. Cowan Jf the wholesale lumber firm of w. G. Cowan & Son, Pittsburg, is missing. The claim is made that with him has gone $100,000. About 250 cred itors have claims against the missing man and detectives are searching for the fugitive. Many serious charges, such as forgery, raising checks and other ugly transactions are freely mentioned in con nection with the disappearance. There is an intimation that Cowan is proba bly, ep route for Nicaragua.
 The Central Trust and Savings bank of Chicago has made an assignment to the Clicags Title and Trust company. The es6k has done a large business for Stnher of years, principally among the Scandinavian population of the city. No statement was filed.
 J. P. Massey, until February last cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National bank of Waco, Tex, and c. w. Tucker were arrested last night Mas sey is charged with misappropria ting $S000 of the banks funds, and w. R. Tucker and J. P. Tucker with aiding and abetting him. J. F. Tucker is at present in Chicago and his arrest has -been or dered there.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

It is rather unfortunats that the Bir- mingham State Herald has called in Ed itor Baltzell, late of the Alliance Herald. to testify to it's faicness. We would as lief ask the devil to tsstify to our virtue.- Register.
 You would be afraid he would tell the truth
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of pr. R. M. Cunning ham as d candidate for the State Senate from Jefferson county subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

At the suggestion of some of my friends | announce that l will be a candidate at the coming democratic primary for nomination as one of the candidates to represent Jef- ferson county in the Lower House Of the Legislature, subject of course to the action of said primary. Respectfully,
 JOHN J. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce MT. John Mcqueen as candidate for the Legislature, subject to action of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce MT NJ. A. Porter q candidate for the State Senate from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic and conservative party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

MT. J. M. Thornton, prominent citi- zen and successful farmer of Talladega county has entered the race for the dem ocratic nomination for the office of agri- cultural commissioner. MT Thornton is fully competent in every particular to fill the office to which he aspires, and # elected the state will have in him a. faithful and efficient officer. He was gallant soldier having served four years in the First Alabama. infantry, end has many old comrades in the state who will gladly aid him in his aspirations to serve the state in the capacity of agricultural commissioner.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- bounce the name of Samuel l.. Robertson bs candidate for reelection to the office
 pf Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub lect to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Legislature before the democratic primaries to be held April Il, 1896.
 w. II. WADE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
STATE HERALD
Entered at the postofflce at Birmingham, Ala as second-class matter.

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 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where it has regular correspondent, news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length, should be written on only one side of the sheet.
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald per month. ..........S 6O Daily State Herald, per quarter.......... l oO Daily State Herald, per annum. ......... b 0o Sunday State Herald alone. per an num-. ...... ...... ...... ................. Z oo Weekly State Herald, per annum....... l co Remittances can be made by express, postoffice money order or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange Address,
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 Birmingham, Ala.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The Advertiser is still fighting for 'principle.' In 1894 it's principles" caused it to oppose a sound money Cleveland man for congress and support a free coinage man because it had per sonal spite against the sound money man. This year it's principles" cause it to support sound money Cleveland man for governor and wage an unholy personal war on free coinage man be- cause 1t has personal grudge against the free coinage man. The Advertiser is entitled to patent on the use of "prin- ciple." It can adjust principle" to fit it's pers ,nal hatred without half trying
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of MT, James B. Francis as a candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffer- son county, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR SHERIFF.

The State Herald is authorized to an- lunce the name of Frank F. O'Brien as |ldidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county. bject to the democratic primary election. The State Herald is authorized to ap- (nce the name of Andrew ". Burgin as anddate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, iisct to t..e action of the democratic
 ny election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an- 6unce the name of J. T. Mcknight as Il 'nddate for County Treasurer, subject to tion of the Jefferson county democratic Jimary election.
 |rhe State Herald is authorized to an- ounce the name of Kenneth r. Hawkins a candidate for reelection to the office ] Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to ction of the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

reby announce myself a candidate for {office of Sheriff of Jefferson county, let to the action of the democl atic pri- I. B. A. THOMSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

J. Felix Mclaughlin is candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries April II, 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Mr. A. J. O keefo for the Lower House of the Ge2eral Assem- My of Alabama from Jefferson ecdnty, sub
 get to the action of the democratic pri- Bary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

i am a candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. K. c. HEWITT
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04
FOR CONSTABLE.

The friends of C. ". Austin announce him candidate for Constable, Beat No. ST. subject to action of the democratic pri- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

Se State Herald is authorized to an
 |lce the name of T. $. Smith as sandi- 1 for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject hction of the democratic primary cleo
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 l hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic primary. 1. H, BENNERS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as n candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

B. w. Taylor is candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald IS authorized to an nounce the name of J. K. F. Laird as a candidate for County Commissioner First district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

1-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of George l.. Young as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Fourth district sub ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

w. C. McTyeire of beat 33 is a candidate for Commissioner from the First District of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce William s. Morrow as a candidate for County Commissioner Third District subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Third district, subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-09-03
FlaEoAMP TELEPHONES.
No Danger Of Explosions Ia Mines Here
after without Warning.

For inventors thee yer-prCecntd danger
TO miners from Gredamp has alwayt
been problem. Sir Humphrey Davy.
with his non-eNplosive lamp, decreased
the chances of danger considerably.
hut the frequent fatal accidents re-
ported show that the risk is still alarm
ing.
Vt last, however, n French scientist
Hardy, by name, has patented an inven-
ton which entirely obvlatcs the dan
ger. aud has thereby earned the graft
tude of the hundreds of thousands OF
workers underground in America and
Europe.
Some years ago NJ Hardy made dis
coycry, which hc communicated 70 the
French academy, which reported ia
yorahlv upon it. AMI suggested it's use
for the purpose of mining. Acting upon
the sirpcstion. tn" inventor has been
working uron the idea ever since, and
has now perfected n system by which
any uuthr,nl, OF 1rednmp becomes inn
modiatnly known all over the mine that
/ Is threatened.
The system is a simple one. NJ. Hardy
| found that different gases could he
made when connected with telephone
arrangement, TO produce several
sounds. The system he has invented
| connects all the shafts of mine with q
central point. at which an operator is
stationed. Any outbreak of the fatn
gas is Immediately discovered by him
however minute its quantity, and he
OF once notifies the miners OF their dan
ger. They are able, therefore, to cs
cape long before the gas could nccu
mulutc in any quantity sufficient to b'
dangerous.
The invention is already in success
full operation in n few of the Frcncl
mines, aud will doubtless come int
general use all over the world,-N. y
Press.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-09-03
FINANCE NOTES.

Tur cane sugar product Of Louisiana
To- G03,3i3,os7 pounds entl-
thing the planters toSll,63i,i6l bounty
DIRECT foreign trade from the South
Atlantic ports has at last been accom-
plishod by the presence OF . passenger
Steamship loading at Port Royal = c.
for Liverpool.
A RECEIVER has been appointed at
Lawrence, Kan, for the j H. watkins
Land MORTGAGE company The totai
liabilitic, are said 10 be Si,j5b,e 600, and
the assets. ei,930,000.
Tue director Of the mint has pre-.
pnred report showing that the total
rod product Of the United states IN
isog was I.i3a0sl ounces, valued AZ
qb o5o. 900, an increase for the year OF
73.A55 ounces
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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-09-03
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