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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-13
Scholarship For Sale

] have a six months scholarship in
the Casterton Business College Of Ra-
cine that will dispose of if sold at once
for $50, less than one-third its cost.
Here is an excellent opportunity for
some one. Address
f. FL. HALL, Publisher
If TELEGRAPH COURIER.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-13
Your Bones Ache.

Your joints are stiff, your appetite
poor, your nights restless, your ambi-
ton gone, your liver is affected, your
remedy is DR.. Rays Celebrated Liver
T. For sale by Woodward & Conley,
Stark weather & Co., G. Fl. Hurd and
Hackley's Corner Drug Store. If
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-13
The Tomb.

Margaret Mitchell, widow of the
late VIM. Mitchell, of Spring Bluff, H.,
died Thursday at IL o'clock a. m. at the
residence of George Yule, on Park ave-
nue., aged 81 years. The funeral
took place at l o'clock on Saturday p.
m. at Mr.. Yules residence. The re-
mains were taken to Spring Bluff for
burial.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-13
How.s Thisl

WARD LOT any case or catarfn tnat can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last fifteen years.
and believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West x Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure istaken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price.
zoe. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-13
GIudness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature OF the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended TO the most sl1illful
physicians, but if in need Of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and With
the vell-inforrned everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
NATIONAL DEBT STATEMENT
The Gold Reserve Was $63, 262, ,268-Custom Receipts Show an Increase of $l3,-
 100000 Over Last Year.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The debt state ment shows a net decrease in the public debt, less cash in the treasury, during December of $1,179,349. The interest bear ing debt is unchanged.
 The non-interest bearing debt decreas- ed s55s,535 and cash in the treasury in creased s620,S1
 The balances of the several classes of debt at the close of business December 31 were: Interest bearing debt, $747, 1861, = 960; debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, s1,674,510; debt bearing no interest. $376.2SS,s92; total. $1,125,325,- 462.
 The certificates and treasury notes, off, set by an equal amount of cash in the treasury, outstanding at the end of the month were $56S023,673, a decrease of $14, ,964, 900. The total cash in the treas ury was $7S7, ,57S,447. The gold reserve was $6S,262.26s. Net cash balance, $1l4,- 764, ,932.
 In the month there was a decrease in gold coin and bars of SIG, ,369, ,237, the total at the close being $113.19S.707. Of silver there was decrease of $704,186 Of the surplus there was in national bank de- positories s14,271,2so, against sl4,4lS,sos at the end of the preceding month
 The treasury official statement of re- ceipts and expenditures was issued to- day. The receipts for December were $26,2S8,937 and the expenditures $25,814,- 317. showing surplus for the month of $474,620 For. the first six months of the fiscal year the receipts were $167, ,568 053 and the expenditures $182, ,962, 760 making the deficit $15. .393, TOT. As compared with the last fiscal year at the same period customs receipts show an increase of $13,000 900 and internal revenue receipts a decrease of $60O,O00. Expenditures show decrease for the same period of $4, GOO. 900, of which $1, GOO 900 Is in pensions and $3,000,000 in navy establishment. The war expenditures have increased q. .000,000 and the interest account nearly $3,000,000. while the civil expenditures have decreased $5,00O,000. Other items show slight changes, making up the differences
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
II LOOKS LIKE M'[AUR|N He Has the Best Chance to Suc-
 ceed MT. George. FOUR AV0WED CANDIDATES The Governor-Elect Denies Kansas City
 Times Special. HE DIDN'T URGE COLONEL MONEY ON His Interview in the Clarion-Ledger Seems to Be Formal Announcement That
 He Will Bea Candidate for the
 United States Senate.
HE DIDN'T URGE COLONEL MONEY ON

Jackson, Miss, Jan Ex-Governor elect McLaurin was in Jackson today and in an interview published in the Clarion-Ledger denies the Washington special to the Kansas City Times.
 The Times correspondent sald
 Great astonishment is expressed here that the impression has gone abroad that Governor-eleet McLaurin will be a contestee against Colonel Money for elec- ton to the senate, since it is generally known that Senator George conveyed to MT. McLaurin the first information that he would not be a candidate for re-elec- tiop and on the next day MT. McLaurin notified Colonel Money of this fact and urged him to become a candidate to suc- ceed Senator George in the United States senate.'' r Governor McLaurin says positively that nothing of the sort oc- cured; that Senator George never told hlm he would not again be a candidate, and that he did not urge or suggest to MT. Money that he should be candidate for the senate.
 He says further that what the Times, correspondent says about the conversa- tion between himself and Colonel Money in the Statuary hall is untrue. Within
 
 Laurin, who goes in office January 21, has bobbed up as a possible successor to Senator George.
 There are four avowed candidates for the place, one about as strong as the other, so that a kubborn deadlock in the legislat ture Is probable, and in which event the friends of the governor claim he only will hold the key. Though Gov ernor McLaurin has not intimated de- sire to be the successor of Senator George, his friends are wide awake and will land him there if possible.
 Governor McLaurin's denial of the statement sent out from Washington to the effect that he had solicited MT. Mon- ey to stand for the senate to succeed Senator George will give weight to the claim that he is not unmindful of the vantage ground he will occupy in case the predicted deadlock materializes.
 The question, "who will be Senator Georges successor" is frequently asked, and the answer often Is, Tt looks like McLaurin.''
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
DAMAGING TO BALDWIN.
Pretty Miss Gena Hutcheson's Testfm on y
 Doesn't II Help the DCotor


 Montgomery, Jan. 2.-(Special.)- 1.-The habeas corpus trial here today of Dr. Sut Baldwin, charged with the murder of young Wade Edson at Fitzpatrick, was heard. The principal witness was Miss Gena Hutcheson, the pretty 17-year-efd miss about whom the trouble originated. Her testimony was very damaging to Baldwin. She swore that she, Baldwin and MT. Joseph Johnston were convers- ing in the postoffice lobby when Bald win asked If she was ready to go home. She replied negatively, whereupon Bald win. observing his rival Edson, on the postoffice steps, made some remark about his always hanging around Miss Gena. Edson asked for an explanation, where upon, according to Miss Hutcheson's tes- timony, Baldwin drew a pistol and ran toward his rival. Edson remarked, "I will see you later" but Baldwin replied, "G-d d-n you. take that and that" and fired twice on him. Edson fell and died in fifteen minutes. Miss Hutcheson remained with him to the end. This Is in the abstract the young woman's testi- mony at the preliminary trial Baldwin was committed without bail The attor- neys will argue the case tomorrow morn- ing.
 Great interest is felt in the result, as both young men belonged to large and prominent families. Colonel Tompkins Is defending BaldWir
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
FORTUNATE FARMERS.
They Have Paid Their Debts and Have
 Plenty of Hogs.

Charleston, s. C., Jan. 2.-The News and Courier has been begging away for many years urging the farmers of this state to diversity their crops and live at home Last year it offered special prizes for the biggest hogs raised in South Carolina and the most hogs pro- duced in the space of 300 days. Those offers gave a great impetus to hog raising in the state, and reports to be published by the News and Courier tomorrow set- ting forth the financial and industrial condition of the state show that more hogs have been raised than in any year since the war. The condition of the state has not been so encouraging nor prosper ity so general for fifteen years. Nearly every county has made its own supplies. There have been few, If any, commer- cial failures The merchants report that their collections have never been so good. Not only have the farmers paid their debts for 1895, but in hundreds of cases have wiped out old scores. The manu- featuring interests were never in more fiotr1shing condition. The banks report large deposits, and the whole tone of the report is iubilant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

of assisting the Boers should such assist ance be needed.
 A later dispatch from Pretoria says that Dr. Jameson was surrounded by a large force of Boers near Krugersdorp and was obliged to surrender.
 Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, has sent dispatch to Governor Robinson saying: 'I regret that Dr. Jameson's disobedience has led to a deplorable loss of life. Do your best to secure generous treatment of the prisoners and the wounded"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03

the pledges of as many delegates as pos sible. He said there was no possibility of any division of the delegation from this state, and that every delegate to the St. Louis convention would be for Morton. He said that 1t was too early to say what other states would send solid Morton delegations, but that the gov ernor would get votes from all sections of the country.
 There is an impression among republ- can politicians that MT Platt will person. ally direct the preliminary canvass of Governor Morton, and that Senator Quay with the Pennsylvania delegation, will soon fall into line for the governor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
The Southern Has Another Suit.

Raleigh N. C., Jan. 2.-Another suit is North Carolina railway to the Southern railway for ninety-nine years. This one is brought by MT. and Mrs. Peter Cobb of Guilford county, who are stockholders and is to annul the lease, the contentif being that even if the North Carroll z company had the power to lease its r . it could only do so by the unanr ], vote of all it's stockholders. The hv'- neys of the Farmers state all eSle who had instituted the other suit, wlsich is to take away the charter of the road, wanted to induce some stockholder to sue to test the legality of the lease, and now they have had this second suit brought.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
An Injunction Issued.

, Charleston, S. C., Jan. 2.-Upon conn plaint and motion of stockholders in the Palmetto Brewing company before Judge Bennett today an injunction was issued restraining the officers from dealing with the brewery's property other than in the regular run of business. A receiver was asked for and January appointed for d hearing in this matter. President J. H. Derscher said tonight that the complain ants represented only nineteen out of the 20O0 shares, and that he anticipated an amicab1e adjustment of differences before the matter came into court The trouble does not reflect upon the sound ness of the company. but is, as the pres ident says, "a family affair."" The com nlaint alleges mismanagement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
IL Wasa Oonspiracy.

Wilmington, N C., Jan. "A special dispatch to the State says the prelimi- nary investigation of the express robbery at Roseboro began today in a magis- trate's court at Clinton, fI. c. Express Agent Grier was on the witness stand all today, and his examination had not been concluded when a recess was taken until timorrow. Grier testified that the robbery was conspiracy entered into by himself Dr. F. J. Cooper and Redden Butler Cooper acted the masked man and got the money-$950 Cooper is coro- her of the county and Butler is mayor of Roseboro. Both are of good families and widely connected.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
An Abundance of Mate,

A number of announcements for coun- ty offices have already been made in this county, and the people here will find no difficulty in securing good and true men to look after their public interests.
 Among the candidates for probate judge are the present incumbent, Judge Gaston, Hon. Ed Graham and Capt Hen- ry Matthews, the present efficient city court clerk.
 For the office of sheriff the following excellent gentlemen have announced: Capt T. S. Herbert MT. H. A. Belser, MT. Charles D. Parks and MT. J. H. Hig- gins.
 The following are announced candi- dates for tax assessor: Capt c. T. Pol lard, who now presides over the office most acceptably, MT. George c. Clisby and MT. J. R, Stewart.
 Of course all of the gentlemen are dem- ocrats, and good ones. The handful of republicans and popuists in Montgomery county will not go through the farce Of nominating ticket, it is believed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
UNIFORMS ID BE CHANGED Adjt.-Gen' Harvey E. Jones so
 Orders. ONLY OFFICERS AFFECTED 2 Hates for Local Offices Are Sprnging Up . in Numbers. g LEGISLATIVE TIMBER IS PLENTIFUL Speaker Clark and Capt. Ben Screws win Probably Be Returned-The Delega-
 tion Will Probably Be for Col
 onel Tompklns.
TIMBER IS PLENTIFUL

Montgomery, Jan 2.-(Special)-Ad- jutant-Gen. Harvey E. Jones has issued an order, the effect of which is to change the uniforms of the officers of the state troops very materially. It is ordered that the blouse and cap for all staff and commissioned officers shall be identical with those recently adopted by the Unit ed States army. excepting that the letters Ala" shall be substituted for "U. S." on the cap and on the blouse collar.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Dick Wilson Identified.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 2.-John Hen derson, agent of the Adams Express company in this city, has identified Dick Wilson, who was captured Tuesday af ternoon for the oldarobbery on Massa- chusetts avenue, as Charles A. Hardin, the Adams Express messenger who was recently tried and dismissed in Cincin- nati on the charge of stealing a package containing $35000 while In transit two years ago. The officials at Cincinnati have been notified
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
THOMAS c. PLATT SAYS so. Governor Morton Will Receive the New
 Work Deleration's Solid Support.

2 New York, Jan. 2.-Thomas c. Platt
 today announced that Gov. Levi F. Mor-
 ton is a candidate for president on the republican ticket. MT. Platt said: Gov ernor Morton will not make any formal
 statement himself, but he has told his
 friends he is a candidate. regard Gov-
 ernor Morton as the strongest candidate
 in the race"
 2 MT. Platt was asked who would man. age Governor Morton's preliminary can-
 vass for delegates. "Oh, that has not
 been decided. suppose it will be done sby a committee of the whoie." he re-
 piled
 q MT. Platt said that the friends Of the yovs.ruor would at once begin active twork in his interest, and would secure
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Eueene Fields Estate

Chicago, H.. Jan. 2.-The estate of the late Eugene Field was brought into the probate court today on a petition of the widow for letters of administration. The property. Besides this, there Is the poets home, valued at $10,000 to $20, ,000 which he had conveyed to his wife some time before his death.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Not a Turk Was Killed.

Constantinople, Jan. Blowing to. the representations made to 1t by Sir Phillip Currie, the British ambassador, the porte has instructed the valiof of Harpoot to allow MT. Barnum to distribute the fund collected in England for the relief of the suffering Armenians.
 Trustworthy reports regarding the re- cent outrages in the vilayet of Kharput alone show that 13S towns and villages were desolated, 5064 houses burned. and 12 47OS persons were killed. Not a single was killed, so far as Is known.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Attacked by SavaRes.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan 2-The Dahomeyans in the village on the Midway became enraged today and attacked Major Pene, the concessionaire. There were fifty savages and only six whites in the en- closure. Mrs. Pene rushed to her hus- bands assist tance, struck the chief of the village in the face, and her husband drew a pistol. One of the whites rushed to the gate and gave an alarm. Police and spielers ran in with drawn pistols and drove the Dahomeyans back, and quiet was restored. f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
A Political peal Under Way.

Montreal, Jan. 2--An important po- litical deal is under way, which, if suc- cessful, will effect a big change in the consideration of the political situation. The plan Is to have Sir Charles Tupper relinquish his office as a Canadian high commissioner in London and become pre- mier of the dominion and leader of the conservative party at the approaching general elections Those promoting the movement claim that Sir Mackenzie
 3owel would be quite willing to retire from the premiership. and would proba- bly take the post of high commissioner In London.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
New Year in Montgomery.

The New Year was observed by all of the state officials yesterday, and the doors of the capitol remained closed all day. A number of visitors called on Gov ernor Oates at his residence during the day, but no formal reception was held there or elsewhere excepting at the Young Mems Ch 'tian association rooms
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Important Documents Found.

Rome, Jan- 2.-Important documents have been found in the archives of the vatican relating to Catholic missions in Venezuela. These documents show that the missions within the territory now claimed by Great Britain were included Britains acquiring Guiana.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Via Madrid.

Madrid, Jan. "A dispatch to the Im- parcial from Havana says that body of government troops under Colonel Garvis has defeated near Alfonso XII strong detachment of rebels belonging to Ma ceo's command. Heavy loss was inflict- ed on the insurgents. The dispatch adds that the rebels are retreating from the interior of the province of Matanzas.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Nearing Havana.

Madrid. Jan. "A dispatch from Ha- vana says that the insurgents have cho- sen Guana jay, forty-five miles from Ha- .vana. as the center of operations. Senor Navarro Revertcr. minister of finance. denies the truth of the statement that the Spanish government intends to raise @ new loan for the purposes of meeting the expenses of the campaign.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
A Ouist Caucus.

Ottawa. Ont, Jan "A quiet caucus of the conservatives was held here tonight, with the view of throwing Sir Mackenzie Bowell overheard and placing Sir Charles Tupper in his place as Canadian prime minister.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Joiner Succeeds Benio,nin

MT. M. A. Benjamin, formerly manager of Dun's agency here, retired yesterday, and his former chief assistant, MT. R. J, Joiner. was installed as his successor
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Still Another Arbitration.

quiry on the subject. MT. Joseph Cham berlain stated that the report that the government was disposed to arbitrate the question of the British Guiana bound ary, out of deference to President Cleve- lands threats, was absolutely un- fOunded.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Legislative Timber.

Prominent among those who are men tioned in connection with democratic nominations for representatives from this county are: Messrs. James B. Simp- son, William l.. Hill and Thomas Airing ton. MT. J. Albert billiard and several other gentlemen from the country pre- cincts are being talked of. Of course, Speaker Clark will be returned, if he cares to be, as also will Capt. Ben Screws. MT. Sanford is disqualified by reason of being recorder of the city, and MT. Walton Hill, who has for several terms served Montgomery county In the lower house, declines to be a candidate again.
 Hon. A. D. Sayre, the state senator from this district holds over for two years longer. As a matter of fact, he can hold over as long as he cares to. Of course Montgomerys representatives in the legislature will be for Colonel Tomp- kinS for the senate
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
Should Give Us Asslstan ce.

London, Jan. 2.-The Westminster Ga- zette, in an article on the Venezuelan boundary commission, says: Great Brit ain should treat the Venezuelan commits sion with perfect politeness and give them all possible assistance, though not admitting their Jurisdiction, but should allow British officials to give evil dence in their public capacity.
 The St. James Gazette regrets the ab- sence of Ex-United States Ministers Lin coin and Phelps from the commission, but highly comments the appointment of Messrs. White and Gilman.
 A dispatch from Constantinople says that the porte has consented to accept the offer of the foreign representatives at Constantinople that the foreign con suls at Appello mediate between the Turks, who are destroying everything in Zeitoun, and the Armenians, who hold the town, for the surrender of the latter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
The French Cabinet Met.

Paris, Jan. 2--The cabinet held a meet ing this morning to consider the situa- tion in the Transvaal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-03
The Strike Declared.

Philadelphia. Jan. 3.-A strike has been declared on the lines of the Union Trac- tion company to go on this morning.