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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
ALABAMA COAL MEN, AHoY.

The State Herald cannot present to our
Alabama coal miners and operators,
much of cheering nature today, and
the special published below (which did
not arrive in time for yesterdays issue)
reveals the river situation quite fully.
Neither is it any more cheering to the
owners of the coal now en- route from
.Pittsburg to Cincinnati, Louisville. Men,
phis and New Orleans, than to our Ala
bama operators, because by reason of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Margaret e. Sangster in the P1ttspurg
Christian Advocate.
1t seemed so little, the thing you did
Just to take the pen in your hand,
Meath the common two-cent stamp of the
land.
But over the mountains and over the plain,
And away DER the billowy prairies went
The small, square letter. to sooth the pain
OF one who was fretted with discomfort.
Had worn itself to the merest shred; >
The last of the light, as 1t ebbed away.
Fell on her patient needle and thread.
A shadow came flying across the space
Where the fading sunlight filtered through;
There was just the CLEAN of sweet young
And a voice said, "Here is letter for
you
The quick tears blurred in a sudden mist,
But she brushed them away, and then she
smiled,
And you should have seen how she kissed
The postmark's circlet, like a child.
Why, the name brought back the long ago
When she dressed in her best of after
Moons,
When she found it pleasure to sit and
sew,
And her seams were hemmed to tripping
tunes
Poverty change, and the drudgery
OF work that goes on without an end,
free,
Till she'd almost forgotten she had a
friend.
The people at home so seldom write.
Her youth and its pleasures lie all behind;
She was thinking bitterly but last night
That tout of sight is out of mind
Now. here. is your letter. The old hills
break
Beyond these levels fiat and green;
She thrills to the thrush and his flute notes
wake
In the vesper hush of the woods serene;
She sits again in the little church,
And lifts her voice in the choir once more;
Or stoops for four-1eaved clover to search
In the grass that ripples up to the door.
1t was very little it meant for you
An hour at best when the day was done;
But the words you sent rang sweet and
true,
And they carried comfort and cheer to one
Who was needing to feel a clasping hand,
And to hear the voices she used to hear;
And the little letter, the breadth of the
land,
Was the carrier-dove that brought home
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
LARGE COAL DEPOSITS.

Mr.. DeBardeleben is prospecting for
coal in the vicinity of Champion He
has found large deposits, and if expert
ments show it to be the kind he is search
ing for, he will extend the railroad to it,
and develop it on large scale And, as
the iron, coal, limestone and water are
all to be found at that point in large
quantities, furnace may be built there
in the near future. There have been
flying rumors of such things, but we did
not publish them because we knew they
were mere sensations of the hour not
based on facts and our citizens were not
in the least excited.-Oneonta News Dis
patch.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
LET EACH ONE BEAR HIS PART.

The papers about over the state are
jumping on Gov Johnston with both feet,
on account of his connection with and
Endorsement of the escaped tax commits
sion. We expected this howl to come.
Mr.. Johnston, 1t would seem, proposes
that each fellow shall bear his part of
the burden of taxation. regardless of the
bowling, and we don't know but that Mr..
Johnston is correct.-Ozark Banner-Ad-
VertiSer
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

We learn from our friend, ]. H. Nun
MELEE, of the Selma Times, that a meet
ing of the editors Of daily papers in Ala
bama will probably be called at an early
date to consider questions Of Importance
to the daily press of the state. The sug-
gestion for this meeting we learn comes
from Editor Jelks, of the Eufaula Times,
and we feel confident that we would all be
benefited by an exchange of ideas and
plans of work-Anniston Hot Blast
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
OFT FOR oFFIcE ALREADY.

The following gentlemen have been
mentioned in the presence of the Jour
nails editor as candidates for the popu-
list nomina ton for probate judge of Cren-
shaw county: Frank Bryan, Frank Helms,
James Hudson, Col. Pete Thrower, Hon.
j. C. Routon, Hon. J. c. Fonville, John
w. Holloway, L. S. Knight and Judge
Melvin Jeter. Will the Cleaner tell the
public which of these are not candidates
Which one of the gentlemen does the
Cleaner purpose observation-disclosures
Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
ALL SORTS.

DOWN AMONG THE DAISIES.
Miss Jane was settin by ma side.
Down among de daisies;
I axed Miss Jane to be ma bride,
Down among de daisies;
I twist er blossom in her hair,
Den got down on ma knees to swear,
Dat she alone ma heart could, share,
Down among de daisies;
I called Miss Jane er turtle dove,
Down among de daisies;
1 feel, SEE l. de sting OBJ love,
Down among de daisies;
But twant dat spark widin ma breast,
Made Jane scoot east an me scoot west,
1t was dat blame ole hornets nest.
Down among de daisies:
b B. GARRISON.
what is crank, papa?" "a crank,
my son, is a fellow who goes around
with his wheels. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Max--Do you know I'm eating very lit
tie of late?
Mollie--Indeed! Have you lost your
appetite?
Max-No, but I've lost my credit
Miss Brownng-Just Think Brother
Will has won a prize of $50 for a poem!
Miss Lee-You don't tell me? Soap or
beef extract?-Cincinnati Enquirer.
"How came you here?" said the visitor
to prisoner in the penitentiary. 81 was
brought here by my convictions" was
the firmly spoken reply.-London Tit
bits.
Footpad-Hold up yer hands! Pedes-
trian (calmly)-I have been out shopping
all day with my wife, by links! Here,
take this quarter."-New York Weekly
my DEAR" he said IT wish you
wouldn't wear your boomers any longer"
Every well, love-" replied his wife, sweet
ly. The next time she wore them three
inches shorter.
'tConfound it" exclaimed Carson "That
office boy Is never around when he's
wanted" What splendid policeman he
would make" murmured Phillips.-Phil-
adelphia North American.
She--You know. DEAR we won't get
any Of fathers money while he lives
Hell know, but he's going to reside with
us, and you are going to do the cooking
Let's hope for the best,-Cleveland World.
Wife-Be sure to advertise for Fido in
the morning newspapers. Next day the
wife read as follows in the newspaper:
"Ten Shillings Reward-Lost-A ma gy
lapdog, with one eye and no tail. Too fat
to walk. Responds to the name of Fido.
Smells like monkey house. II returned
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

After many years trial of the prohibit
ton law, Roanoke, Randolph county, has
now placed license of of 81 600 on opea
saloons.
Yeu may break and shatter the vase If
you will,
But the smellbus-smeller will linger
there still.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The glove contest given by the Athletic
club last night was attended by the best
people of the city, and was highly en-
joyed. The reduction of this class of
sport from brutality to gentility settles
the long vexed question of Beauty and
the Beast"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The latest dispatches tell us that Mon
day will settle the constitutional conven-
ton. That ten populists and republicans
are opposed to the bill and with the divi-
sion between democrats known to exist
the bill might be named Dennis for
short
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
EDITOR GETS AN OFFICE.

The editor of the Times appreciates the
compliment of being elected as county at
torney over several able opponents. He
will endeavor to prove worthy of the con-
fidence, and in this capacity, as in others,
will work solely for the advancement of
Baldwin county's MISREPRESENTATION
Times. 81
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
GREAT ENTERPRISE.

The State Herald has shown great en-
terprise recently in collecting the opin-
ions of people and the press throughout
the state on the advisability of constitu-
tional convention. 1t nearly covered
the state by counties and stamps Mr..
Rountree as a hustler.-Sulligent Light
ming.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
TRADES, COUCH.

Regular meeting of Trades Council
this afternoon in Odd Fellows has.
All delegates requested to be in their
seats at p. m, as business OF great
Importance will come before the coun-
ell. w. H. STANLEY, President.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The making of steel in Birmingham
will be followed by the erection of many
steel industries, such as tool works, ag-
ricultural implements, etc. These will
employ skilled labor, and skilled labor
makes a community rich. This is the
secret of the wealth of New England.
With the exception of a few skilled men,
the workmen in the mines and furnaces
are not skilled. and they do not receive
the wages paid to skilled workmen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Birmingham iron master, who is a
republican, has received letter from
Senator Plat, asking to be informed as
to the wishes of the Industrial men in this
district as to the tariff, etc. He replied,
saying that the Birmingham men would
b. satisfied with conservative measures,
and that they had no favors to ask.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The difference in cost between ton of
pig iron and a ton of steel billets is Sc.
If iron costs Sc a ton, then steel rails
should cost $12. Steel rails and billets
cost about the same
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
SELL HIM A SAW MILL.

The editor of the Eufaula Times-News
generously invites somebody to come
there and sit UP an opposition paper.
Editor jerks has heard of the adage, "If
you owe your enemy a special grudge
sell him a saw mill."-Oneonta News-Dis-
patch. =,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The dues are fixed and they may be-twice
as much in exchange value a s when the
society opened its books. AS the dollar
becomes scarcer and harder to get the
dues become harder and more burden
some. the member loses energy, and hope
deferred destroys the ambition. Mobile
News
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
A WISE MEASURE.

The bill to exempt cotton factories,
hereafter established in the state, from
taxation for a period of ten years, is a
wise measure.-Moble News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
LEGISLATORS ENcoMIUMs.

The general assembly viii adjourn next
week. What will their encomiums be
when they get back among the home
folks ALEXANDER City Outlook
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
SOCIETY WILL HAVE A sPAsM.

The governor-general and Lady Aber-
deem, of Canada, are to visit Nashville
shortly, to attend the wedding of Miss
Mary Brown, of that place. to Hon. Arch
ibald Marchbank. son of Lord Tweed
mouth and brother of Lady Aberdeen.
Nashville society will have a spasm-Mo-
bile Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

The Birmingham State Herald has led
the movement in Alabama in favor of a
constitutional convention, and we con-
graduate it on the splendid fight which it
has made-Anniston Hot Blast.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
TIMES ARE PROSPEROUS.

Times are SO prosperous that the build
ing and loan associations are failing.
Truly, the single gold standard worketh
wonders.-Luverne Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Somebody gently remarked on one oc-
casion, the people be =" but this is
Sunday and the quotation is cut short.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
STATE HERALD
Entered at the postoflee as Birmingham.
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Hoods Sarsaparilla is a great remedy
for rheumatism. 1t has cured many Sc.
we're cases.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Birmingham certainly has some live,
energetic men. and they are doing line
work in getting up the cotton mill.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
BUILDING AND LOAN FAILuREs.

Referring to the failure OfSa number
of building and loan associations in Ten
nessee and Georgia. the Chicago Dispatch
expresses the opinion that the perpetufty
of such institutions depends upon the
ability of s9embers to meet their assess
inents, and that the gold standard Grip
pies the ability of the members That
opinion is contrary to what was taught
by republicans during the presidential
campaign. but Is supported by what is
actually happening. The Dispatch says
that "a fall In general prices due to an
approaching dollar throws men out of
employment or else reduces their wages.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
stuffed, thirty shillings reward. London
Tit-Ritc

GrymesLThe bride was quite popular
girl wasn't she? Gobang-Yes indeed.
The Daily Whoop sent their sporting edi-
tor to report it. He printed a list of re-
jected lovers half column long under the
hea ding: Among Those Who Also Ran"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
THE TOWN OF "UsED-To-BE."

Grandma lives in funny place,
The town of "Used-to-B Be-
Where streets are "turnpikes" and people
are folks
And a nice hot supper tea"
where is the town of "Used-to-Be?"
In grandma's memory bright.
"The way?" Upstairs to grandma's room,
(The coy room on the right)
when can you go there?" Twilight's
best,
For the dreamy glow in the CRATE
Lights the way to the town of ''Used-to-Be,"
And nobody need to wait.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Mr.. Samuel Thomas, of Catasauqua,
Pa, President of the Thomas furnace,
near Birmingham, is in the city. The
visits of Mr.. Thomas to Birmingham are
always followed by extensive improve
ments to his valuable plant. His COM
pany owns a tract of coal lands about
six miles from his furnaces, and contem-
plates building a railroad to the tract
and opening the mines. Some four years
ago his company contracted with the
Tennessee company for 1000 tons of coal
per day for use by the furnaces and this
contract will expire by the time the rail-
road is built and the mines opened.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

What will the senate do? Echo an
swers, What!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Many slip between the cup and the
lip.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
MUST CONFORM TO CHANGES.

A walk through the residence portion of
the city shows constant alterations and
improvements being made on the houses.
One house has been raised higher from
the ground another has a porch added,
another has tho hall widened, and so
on. AT least $1,000 has been spent in the
past two years on the Morris hotel in the
way of improvements and alterations; yet
no expense was spared in the erection of
this building and the best architectural
skill was employed. 1t seems impossible
to erect building that will answer all
subsequent demands. Character build
ing is like house building. A self-made
man is like house that the owner has
built without the aid of an architect-it is
regarded curiosity and people point
at it as they pass by, yet it is sure to be
out of plumb and there are cracks in the
walls. A man made by the colleges is
apt to present a symmetrical and we'll
rounded character structure-he thinks
he is perfect and found parents hold him
up as an example to- their boys. But
when the mans chara cter appears set
tied and the strain of active life is put
upon 1t he finds defects that must be rem
edied and Improvements that must be
made He must conform to changed
conditions and the progress of the world.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Miss Browning-Just Think Brother
Will has won prize of $50 for poem!
Miss Lee-You don't tell me? Soap or
beef ract?-CincinnaH Enquirer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

"dow came you here?" said the visitor
to prisoner In the penitentiary. 81 was
brought here by my convictions was
the firmly spoken reply.-Londop Tit
bits
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Footpad-Hold up yer hands! Pedes-
trian (calmly)-I have been out shopping
all day with my wife. by links Here,
take this quarter. New York Weekly
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

my DEAR" he said IT wish you
wouldn't wear your boomers any longer"
Every well, love-" replied his wife, sweet
ly. The next time she wore them three
inches shorter
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

"Confound 1t" exclaimed Carson. "That
office boy is never around when he's
wanted" What a splendid policeman he
would make" murmured Phillips.-Phil-
adelphia North American.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Max--Do you know I'm eating very lit
tie of late?
Molie--Indeed! Have you lost your
appetite?
Max-No, but I've lost my credit.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

"What is a crank, papa?" "a crank
my son, is a fellow who goes around
with his wheels. ~ onkers Statesman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Are you in Il?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

She--You know, dear, we won't get
any Of fathers money while he lives.
Hell know but he's going to reside with
us, and you are going to do the cooking.
Let's hope for the best.-CIeyeland World.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14
A COMMONPLACE LETTER.

Margaret E. Sangster in the Pittsbur
Christian Advocate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Mr. Havemeyer is once more required
to devote himself to the monotony of as
surfing an incredulous public that a trust
is a public blessing Washington Star,
Ind.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-14

Wife-Be sure to advertise for Fido in
the morning newspapers. Next day the
wife read as follows in the newspaper:
"Ten Shillings Reward-Lost-A NANCY
lapdog, with one eye and no TAIL Too fat
to walk. Responds to the name of Fldo.
Smells like monkey house. If returned
The Clayton call. (Clayton, Del.) 188?-189?, 1897-07-06
FOR AN OCEAN VOYAGE.

Take Only Half the Clothes You Think
You VIII Need.
''Take only half the clothing that you
think you will need for an ocean voy-
age and do not attempt to have small
trunk i'll your stateroom," writes EN-
ma Nj. Hooper in The Ladies' Heme
Journal. Have in your largest shawl
strap travelling rug, heavy wrap-a
golf cape is excellent-sun umbrella,
rubbers, small cushion to tie on the
back of your deck chair, warm dress
of plain design, and flannel wrapper
to use as a nightgown. Wear a channels
pocket well secured with tape about
the waist for your letter of credit, jew
elry, money, etc.
SIN a large travelling bag place a
change of underwear, hose, bedroom
slippers and needed toilet articles. with
which include small hot water bag,
bottle of salts, vaseline, box of cathar-
tic pills and bottle of camphor. Do not
fol get a Comfortable ieloth 5--teSis1s S1.sp
and a gauze veil if you are afraid Of a
little sunburn. Wear jacket suit Of
mixed cheviot or serge and silk waist
On board. After starting put cn the old
er gown and lounge in it until you land,
when it can be given to stewardess.
Some travellers try to dress for dinner
and carry steamer trunk filled with
silk waists end fancy neckwear, but for
an eight day journey this is poor taste
and lot of trouble. Others have the
small trunk in the cabin, and before
landing pack the things in it that are to
be used only on the return voyage, and
send it to the ship company's office un-
til their return. 1t must be remembered
that 80 pounds Of baggage is the aver
age weight allowed free on the conti-
nent. Warm wraps and woolen under
wear are necessary at all seasons going
across the Atlantic. -
The Clayton call. (Clayton, Del.) 188?-189?, 1897-07-06


In conclusion, it only remains for me
to say how ardertly I wish you prosper
Gus and righteous lives; a safe journey
through the wilderness from Egypt to
Canaan; the recitation of all the high
aims. the good Intentions, the soaring
ambitions the heaven sent dreams
which fill and thrill our youthful hearts.
In order to accomplish this you must
observe as yon 60 See how evil ap-
proaches you ander many forms. See
how stealthily God draws near to watch
and bless You. Choose well the COM
panlons with whom you will associate.
walk circumspectly, not as fools. i"
Take the Bible with you in your hands
and God with you IN your thoughts and
your brethren With you in your hearts.
Remember thai You will pass this way
but once and SO be Christlike as you go.
And success will surely meet you in a
larger aud better way than you ever
dreamed possible. Like Joseph You will
look down from throneupon conquered
world at last, wondering, snbdued, rich
in heart, with his wise. true words on
your lips: "Ya thought evil against me
but God meant it unto good. "
The Clayton call. (Clayton, Del.) 188?-189?, 1897-07-06
Friendship In Kentucky.

When Judge Pendleton grows reminis-
cent, he is always interesting. and when
Mr.. Henry Tompkins walked in he said:
"Mr. Tompkins, your cousin, Louis
Garth. was the only bully ever saw
who was brave man. He was the most
overbearing man ever saw. He was in
a poker game in camp with Lieutenant
Forrest, brother of General N. B. For
rest. and he called Forrest liar. For
rest pulled his pistol, double barreled
weapon, and, placing it to Garth s
breast. he pulled the trigger. The car
fridge failed to fire, and Garth spat out
a chew of tobacco and without moving
a muscle said, Lieutenant, you had
better try the other barrel" Forrest
put his weapon up and said, "Garth,
you are brave man, and will not
shoot brave man." They were insep-
arabic friends forever afterward. -
Owensboro Inquirer.