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The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Something to Depend on.

MT. James Jones, of the drug firm of Jones & Son, Cowden, H., in speaking of Dr. Kings New Discovery, says that last winter his wife was attacked with la grippe, and her case grew so serious that physicians at Cowden and Pana could do, nothing for her. It seemed to develop into hasty consump- ton. Having Dr. Kings New Dscoy- cry in the store. and selling lots of it, he took bottle home, and to the surprise of all she began to get better from the first dose. and half dozen dollar bot ties cured her sound and well. Dr Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion. Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to do thls good work. Try it. Free trial bottles at J. II. Tlpton's drug store.
 The manuscript for handsome cata- logue of the Crowley Ridge Institute. prepared by the principal. J. E. Will Hams. ls m the hands oI the printer, and will be ready for distribution in the course of week These cata- iogues will be judiciousy distributed. SO as t0 thoroughly advertise this sch01l. and set forth iis advantages. etc. The cooperation of all citizens in bringing the Institute fayolably before the euqulriug public viii materially aid in iJs succ-so d9 a great institution 0f learning. There is uo goob reason rf.t eBtlttiI "a. Forrest City which would attract pat runage from abroad and keep our children at home. avoiding the expsH- siye. and frequently unsatisfactory habit of sending them oul 0t tine state.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
County Court.

The proceedings of the County Court last week were partially reported in HE lINEs. Below We give other proceedings had:
 ln the matter of the settlement of "' T.. Williams, collector, which was ID all things approved. we aud the fol- lowing itemized statement of the sew eral funds collected.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Has Great Confidence.
July 10. 1897


 "l have been troubled with biliousness. headaches and dizziness, but since taking Hoods Sarsaparila l am entirely free from these complaints. have great con fidence in this medicine. l have also found Hood's Pills beneficial" ."-EarI Myers, Agricultural College, Saltwater, Oklahoma
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

 prdoucts at the Nashville, Omaha and the Paris, France, expositions There is no doubt at all that great good would come of such exhibits to the whole state, and the legislature may be sure that liberal appropriations for this purpose would have the sanction of the business inter- ests of the commonwealth. It is esti- mated that $10,000 for the Nashville expo sition, $75.000 for Omaha and $150,000 for Paris would be ample to make an elab- crate display of the raw and finished products of California.
 No better way could be suggested to advertise California than good display of the products of the soil, and wrh liberal amount of printed matter de- scriptive of the climate, topography and the many advantages which this state possesses over other sections of the coun- try for free distribution, no doubt immi- grafton would be greatly stimulated. This is a matter which should interest everyone who wants to see homeseekers coming this way, and if other trade cen ters follow Los Angeles lead. the re- quired appropriations will no doubt be forthcoming.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
MONTEVALLO.

Rapid Strides in Dress Making Depart
 rnent Girls Industrial School.
 Montevallo, Jan. 2.-(Special Corre- spondence) )-The dress making depart ment in the Industrial school is now pre- pared to do work of any kind in that line. The pupils will do the work under the direction of the skillful eye of Mrs. C.. Nelson, the teacher in that department. The money taken in will be divided out amongst those doing the work. Your correspondent was very much impressed with the business-like course of training mapped out by Mrs. Nelson. In the pri- mary class the following is the course of study or practice. Threading the needle, use of the thimble, practice on scraps or cloth flat basting, overcasting, turning hem by measure, hemming and running stitching, gathering and putting on bands, Sewing on buttons; button hole making, herring bone stitching. darnins, hemstitching, tueking, chain stitching. feather stitching, slip stitching, and mak- ing eyelets etc. The advanced class takes the following course: Lectures on choice of materials, and how to blend colors. how to dress artistically and practically, instructions in the use of the Tailor sys- tenn of cutting oud fitting, matching stripes and piaids in skirt and waist. making a complete dress by the latest and most improved methods. draping gar mefits of every kind, allow girls to take in suits and receive compensa tion and make out bills and receipts for same, to fit them in every way for real business life.
 The following young ladies have ar rived in the last few days to enter the h. dustrial school. Miss Margaret McArdle, Carbon Hill; Miss Archie McEwen, Rock ford: Miss Exer Carson. Selma; Miss Cof- fee, Athens; Miss Patte Kennard, Liv- ingston; Misses Douglass and Phillips. Syllacauga.
 MT. J. D. Coffee, of Athens, Ala. ar rived this morning with his daughter to enter the Industrial school.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The Birmingham State Herald evinced it's great enterprise as a newspaper again yesterday. The suicide of one of the officers of the suspended Selma bank was the item of the day to Alabama ne ewspaper readers. All the State Herald had about it was the short Southern AS- sociated Press item sent out by the Ad- vertiser, for the columns of the papers outside of abama.--Montgomery Ad- vertiser.
 Does the Advertiser suppose the State Herald would be foolish enough to donate a couple of columns to one killing, when we had several local accidents to attend to? A small place like Montgomery, which has not reached that period in it's history when it can even initiate metro- politan air expects it's local paper to use its space lavishly when an item of se- rfous nature occurs, but busting, nov ing, pushing, progressive, enterprising city, like Birmingham. looks upon caus- alties as a natural consequence. We very often, however, regret that the world isamoving so rapidly, and wish that Bir- ningham could assume the quiet Sunday airs, like the full-grown capital town. Should the state turn all her convicts a-ioose on Montgomery as their terms ex- pire, killings in that summer resort would no doubt soon prove uninteresting read ing matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
ASSESSORS WILL BE LOOKED


 It is common and just complaint that the burden of taxation does not bear equally. This is not the fault of the law in spirit or in letter. The law is plain enough and just enough. Until human nature changes there will be individuals and corporations who shirk their part of the burden, who conceal and under value their property and leave their more scrupulous and conscientious neighbors to bear the full brunt. This prevalent human weakness renders the duties of The tax assessor very onerous, but we must indulge the assumption that he sought the office with full knowledge of it's difficulties. He is expected to act without fear or favor, and if he does not. the law clearly intends that he shall get out of the way for some man who will.
 Section IS of the act of 1s94-95, page 52 of the revenue code, declares that if the tax assessor fails to comply with the provisions of the act or is guilty of neg 1ect of duty in carrying out it's provis- ions. he shall be suspended by the Gov ernor from the further performance of his duties and shall remain suspended, unless the general assembly, by joint res- olution, restores him to his office. This executive power has not heretofore been vigorously exercised, and a great deal of interest has been aroused among the people as we'll as the assessors, by some signs of gubernatorial activity in this direction.
 As a matter of fact. Gov. Johnston has determined to enforce this law vigorously and to promptly suspend any assessor who fails to come up to his duty.
 1t will be well for assessors to take fair warning that nothing short of a compliance with their duties will save them from being removed. The Governor has officially charged the auditor and the several solicitors of the state to make examination of the assessment lists and of the manner in which the several as- sessors of the several counties are con ducting their offices, and to report to him promptly any failure or neglect of duty on the part of any assessor.
 The Governor believes, as do the peo- pie, that if the assessors will fairly dis charge their duties there will be no ne- cessity for any increase in the tax rate. In the end, the conscientious property owner has to pay for the laxness of his neighbor and the looseness of the assess ors' office and the Governor will be do- ing good service if he can enforce equal ity of burden among all the people and nrotect the honest man from long in justice.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
PAPER CHANGED HANDS.

| T. F. Simpson, editor of the North Ala bamian, thus gracefully retires from the editorial chair. The Alabamian is one of the best weekly papers in Alabama, and the press of the state will miss the gifted pen of Editor Simpson:
 MT. T. R. Gordon. of Florence, having leased the North Alabamian, my connec- ation with the paper ceases with this is- sue. The six years and longer I have been identified with it have been very pleasant, and it is with feelings of regret that dissolve my association with its readers and with the brethren of the press. I trust their lines will always fall in pleasant places, that the future may be gilded with happiness and pros perity, and that the dear old paper may continue to be welcome visitor to hun dreds of homes in this county and state. MT. Gordon is a thorough. newspaper man, and the public is assured that he will keep the paper up to its present high standard.
 With grateful thanks, to friends and patrons of the "Old Reliable for their good wishes and offices during my con- neetion with the paper, and with the hope that they may ever bask in the sunlight of peace, joy and happiness, surrender the shears and pastepot to my successor, trusting that he may have a calm sea and smooth sailing. 9rf
 T. F. SIMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
----- T-----------S = . . ------'-- LET'S GET TO BUSINESS.

Last year was year of politics. The individual who reached the first of Jan uary, 1897, without an abundant supply of that article on hand to last him at least one year has very little acquisitive capacity.
 The whole land was full of it last year and the assortment was splendid This is an off year. There should be no politics this year. Everybody should lay the subject aside and let 1t severely alone for at least. one whole twelve months. We should all gv in for business this year. and devote our entire time, talent and at- tention to making the very best of the sit- uation, and get down to work cheerfully and in dead earnest with the full deter imitation to make Alabama the greatest state in the union, and Birmingham the geatest city In the south.
 We have right here the very brightest
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
DADEVILLE.
Grocery Store Burglarized-Business Is
 Improving. -s3.....


 Improving. -s4..... .. Dadeville, Jan. 1.-(Special Correspond ence) )-This has been a week of festfvi- ties in our little cty-entertainments of all kinds, too numerous to mention The town has been turned over to the young people, and they have enjoyed it to their fullest capacity. Mir L. o. Sanford's grocery store was broken into by burglars last night and robbed of about $15 worth of merchant disc. Some boys who slept in the rear of the store, on returning from an en- tertainment, discovered the theft and hounds were started on the tracks of the burglars, which they followed for some distance and then lost. As yet no arrests have been made.
 Dr. Nathan G. BoZeman, an eminent surgeon of New York, who has been here visiting for week, returned home Mon day.
 Business here seems to be fourishing as we have two new mercantile firms to open their doors this morning. Mir. E. c. Pugh, one of our leading mer- chants, is lying dangerously i'll at his home on Lafayette street. We hope soon to hear of his recovery.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

only thing talked of here now. It is felt to be a serious blow to the business in terests of this section.
 On Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. J. c. Lawrance, the ladies of the Inter Sc Circle, entertained their hus- bands in royal manner. The rooms were decorate with trailing smilax, holly and flowers, and the refreshments were elegantly served. The literary entertain- ment consisted of reading and recitations by Mrs. John Howze, Jr., and Mrs. lJ B. Lovelace; and the guests were treated to some beautiful music by Mrs Spain. Your correspondent, one of the guests of the evening, hopes to see many returns of this delightful occasion.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
MARION.
Mother of Judge Caffey Dead--'fhe
 Fire Bugs Work.

Mother of Judge Caffey Dead--'rhe
 Fire Bugs Work.
 Marion, Ala, Jan. 2.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)---A happy and a prosperous New Yoar to the State Herald.
 The store house and cotton seed house of !. H. King burned a night or two ago with all contents. Insurance of $1,00e.
 Mrs. ,Caffey, mother of Judge A. E. Caffey, died on Wednesday night at the home of her son in this place, and was buried yesterday afternoon in the Epis- eopal cemetery. <3 eQ : Rev. Paul V. Bomar and family. Of Versailles. Ky, reached our town this morning. MT. sBomar is the new pastor of the Baptist church. sis-se ess sss tss.i
 Several of) ours Jewish merchants are packing up their goods and chatteis for removal to other-Relds, in search, we SUD- pose, of that elusive article called pros pcrity." j. VI! understaSd.fhat Messrs. Jnc. c, and Edgar Lee and C. R. Chaires sWill leave at an early date for Montgomery. where they propose to engage in The wholesale grocery business
 The Commercial bank failure is the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACAEL OR
---AsstN

Most men have no idea how much they know till they get married.
 A man does lots of things himself that he would cut his best friend for.
 The more attractive girl knows she is, the more aggraxating she thinks she has to be..e as ,o aasa. G.S1-~
 It doesn't take a-verys smart mana to tell the day after Christmas what coior is popular sin petticoats. btS bg4
 Somehow, when a-girf is rescued lat night from fire she never has: on as pretty gown as you would expect from the pictures in the papers. as slT-s.ss :. .,. when you hear a girl say she prefers the custom of giving presents on New Years you may know sne has got some for Christmas which she won't have long.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
LIVINGSTON.

Negro Shot and Dangerously Wounded
 at Sumterville. 6
 Livingston, Jan. 1.-(Special Corre- spondence.) .)-Amos Brown, a negro living in this vicinity, and brother of Chap. Brown, the barber, was shot by a negro in Sumtervil1e Thursday, and on Friday Chap Brown left for Sumterville to get revenge, and on his way between Epes and Sumterville he met a negro and shot him without knowing whether or not he was shooting the right man. We hear that the man shot is in very crit ical condition, and will probably die. Chap. has been arersted and placed in jail.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
GOOD OF THE STATE.
Indianola Reporter, Reps 7e,f-,d-

Indianola Reporter, Reps Ist..5~
 They say that Joel Piper wants to be receiver at the land office of McCook. Our present modest secrstary of state wants ito receive somethings ali the time, For thezlife of us sveecan't see the difference between theS Iauper that is kept iul the spoor4house and the man that ,grust, be kept lin office aif lthe time. Joel has the reputation of being of the -sanctifed order. Down in his own coun- ty he ran behind everybody on the re- publican ticket. The eternal good of the republican party demands that Piper be given a rest.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
BILL STEVENS AND MARX" :"

Bill Stevens hailed the Curbstope man yesterday and wanted to know why no mention had been made in this paper of his application for the appointment of collector of internal revenue in Alabama. When told that the news of his applica- tien had not reached this soffice. he ex- pressed surprise, and stated that he was not only an applicant, but that if Mars Mark was appointed secretary of the treasury he had a cinch on the appoint n;eht. 5-.
 He further stated, that he was strongly indorsed for the position, and among his warmest supporters was Bob .Moseley.
 Surely the lion and lamb are at peace, when Bob and Bill get together--Jack- sonYille Republican .tT ee-eLc -,.l
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
; RGov. HoLcoMB. OF NEBRASKA.

? I4incoln, Neb. Dec. 17.-Editor New York Journal: The belligerent rights of nfzed by our government. Their valiant fight, so long continued, to free them selves from the yoke of European oppres- sion entities them to the sympathy of every American. ''.- Ss
 ltibn Nebraska could furnish 1,200 we'll drilled, thoroughly organized and equipped soldiers, including, infantry, cav airy and artillery, and has 100000 able bodied citizens ready to defend our. coun- trys honor. SILAS A. HOLCOMB.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
RIOOMER sHIRT-wAIsT.

High-Jaclzson-a anti -bloomer Shirt waist Timberlake bubbles over in a New York paper about the styles affected by wo- men, and concludes with the following seriptura1 quotations sThe woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto man, neither shall a man put on a wo- mans garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. "- Montgomery Journal. ..'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The Governor of Florida has requested Gov Johnston to appoint delegates from Alabama to'the National Good Road con- gress, which is to meet in the city of Or lando Fla, on the 2d of February, 1897. Gov. Johnston will be glad for any gen. tlemen who have interest in this matter to communicate with him. as he desires to appoint a delegation that will attend and lend their aid to the movement for better roads.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
AWAIT A TIME OF PATIENCE.

a"Hpw must the democracy of Alabama get together?" asks the Montgomery Ad- vertiser Why, simply by leaving the bridge alone until we reach it. No diff ference exists except on matters pertain ing to the national organization, and we have a, long time to consider that. Good sense and reason will dictate the proper course at the proper time.-Huntsville Mercury. s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
DISCUSSING LEGISLATION.
Scottsboro Citizen:

Senator G. J. Hall was in our city Saturday and held, by invitation, an open conference with his populist breth- ren We learn that the subjects were more as to what was desired in the way of legislation, and to hear from the peo- pie, than to discuss politics. There were but few at the meeting, By request of Senator Hall we give notice for him, as required by law, that he will introduce a bill to repeal the law es tabiishing the Bridgeport city court. Petitions, we un- tderstand, are also to be circulated for signatures of those who desire the re- peal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
NOT so ANXIOUS.

Some time ago when the Tuskegse whisky bill became a, law, the woods were full of men who were going to open sa- loons but they have, disappeared. Talk ing is one thing and putting up is an- other and in this instance it requires con siderable putting up. It is calculated that fixtures and $500 for the 'stufr' that will make the drunk come. .-7Tuskegee Re
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The writer has just passed through his thirty-sixth Christmas and not one drink of intoxicating Hquors-whisky, wine, egg-nog or beer--has he ever drank. as a beverage. and he sees less cause why he should do so as the years go by.-La- F'ayette Sun.
 If the -"writer'. is the editor talking, then he is not long for this world. Look to your laurels, Enoch.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
WITH THE STATE. EDITORS
FIGURING ON DRINKS.

A grocer in country town advertises that any man who takes two drinks of whisky a day for one year at a cost of 10 cents each. can have for that money at his store ten sacks of flour, 220 pounds of granuiated sugar, 175 pounds 0ffgOod coffee and save $2.505 as a premium for making tine exchange 5News+ Reporter. 1sff
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

'It does seem, to, me, e,"~said the melan- choly man at the theatre, that the work, tended with injustice"s7 What's the matter?" q have been observing the young man who insists on going out between Acts. Retribution would req quire that he be seated in the same row with big hat; But he isn't. 't."-Washing- ion Star ~,fsAst ar'F .
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
A CHUNK OF TRUTH.

DdkULa CUuHly DVllIOCIdl.
 The islanders against Nebraska by the eastern gold bug press have been taken up and repeated by several little brass collared yelpers in this state. A news paper of Nebraska that will express a lack of confidence in the honor and in tegrity of his own state and people ought to be invited to seek more congenial cline without any unnecessary delay or
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

A trip across the state in a railroad car even will ena ble one to see that the farm CTS are getting ready for another crop. They are going to make the best of the situation and grow two blades of grass this year where only one grew last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

Before the time comes to talk politics again we wila know who was right last year, and who was wrong in their judg- ment as to what the country needs.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

VOTE TIE APPROPRIATIONS. Los Angeles Herald.
 The Los Angeles chamber of conn merce is deserving the good opinion of all Californians for agitating the question of state appropriations to cover the ex- pense of making exhibits of California
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

You say that your boy possesses a phenomenal talent for music-what par ticular instrument is he being taught?" "Oh, he's far above that; he's taking les- sons from Signor Bevivilli in conduct g."--Truth.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

If you can't make a dollar don't spend a dime trying to keep some other feI-s low from making it. That kind of a spirit never built a town or helped to make a city greater. se
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03
MORTGAGE AGENCIES.

It is said that the COW and hen can pay off mortgages and debts more certainly, faster and quicker than any other two agencies, if run to their power of produc- tior. And there are ases around here which prove what we say.--Eutaw Mir
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

Professor--"Say, Anna, couldn't we just as well postpone our silver wedding and celebrate it at the same time as the golden wedding? I don't like to be in- terrupted in my work so often."-Fli- gende Bleatter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The Gurley Herald has past the two year mile. post. and is one of the spright- Hest 2-year-oId- weeklies in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The New Year reception at the white house in Washington is reported as hay ing proven brilliant success. 1i !.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

A great many. visitors. we are told by the press dispatches, appear almost daily in Canton, O.s6- . oie#
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The Indications are that the little state of Delaware will have two legislatures on it's hands at one and the same time next week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The south seems to be holding It's own very well under the circumstances. The bank failures are nearly all in the east and west. t.4 .
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The way to make a city grow is to get behind it and push.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The republicans of Tennessee are talk ing of raising 8 fund Of s10,000 to help Tillman contest the seat of Gov. Taylor.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The man whorembraced the resolution to talk no politics during this year in his list of new year resolutions made no mistake.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-03

The ways and means committee is giv- ing the benefciaries of protective tariff a patient hearing.