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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
SCHOOL HISTORIES OF THE WAR.

SCHOOL HISTORIES OF THE WAR.
 The Commercial Advertiser gives the following timely and able editorial on the school histories of the war between the states:
 1t is proper that the Grand Army of the Republic and all patriotic citizens should keep close watch upon the teaching of American histories in uhe schools. A public duty has been per formed by the committee of that body which is engaged in the critical examina- ton of the text books on this subject, and its report, a summary of which has been published, deserves respectful attention. It is to be regretted, however that the Grand Army commist5e has taken posi- tion in the matter which is in itself open to criticism, s.-- s4
 There is undoubtedly a dearth of good school histories of the civil war, and the committee Is right in condemning nearly all those that are befors the public. Their authors, in almost every instance, show an absence of the judicial spirit and lack of ability to s5tafe, eSta ablshed fac.s, without tincture of prejudiced opinion, so that they may speak clearly and simply of themselves. In our opinion, the school his -ory should not be docgrinal at all Much less should it be partisan or sectional. A true Insight into the causes of the war of secession, obtainable by any fair mind through careful study of the grear mass of original data and documents that are available car be r;- fected in a simple recital, uncloaked in colors of a1vocacy or denunciation. We may be confident that future genera tions will be competent to judge of the truth themselves, and we know that there are historical works which will appeal to the adult intelligence. That intelligence will bs more certain of hs ground in it's final conclusions if it shall have been early enltrerched behind the unasEalable bull warks of facts.
 The mistake of the Grand Army com mittee isrto ssupposaz that the truth can not be taught without epithets and de- nunciatofy adjectives. The absence of invective from certain historical text books is not their greatest fault. h. vective has no real and proper place in history. When it is there 1t is a weak ness, not merit Fer school children it is an undesirable example. The best thing that can be. taught them is the power to reason dispassonately. We can hardly concede the incompetency of most school histories of the war that are known to. us, excepting with emphasis that of Prof John Fiska, but we do this on broad grounds, not because of the rar- ity of the words traitor" "rebel' and secession" in their pages. It is far more important that they should teach that millions of honest Americans were misled by a wrong understanding of the purposes of millions of other Americans. and that through a long series of mis- takes which wise statesmanship should have obviated the dsplora ble struggle, was rendered possible.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur- pose namely. a receptacle for the urine. and as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways The first way is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way Is from care less local treatment of other diseases.
 CHIEF CAUSE.
 Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb like the bladder, was created for one purpose, and if not doctored too much Is not liable to weak ness or disease, except in rare cases. It is situated back of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested in the kid neys back, bladder or urinary passage is often, by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided. To find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble The mild and the ex- traordlnaTy effect of Dr. Kimer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder reme- dy is soon realized. If you need a medi- cine you should have the best. At drug gists 50 cents and $1. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mall. Mention the State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The proprie- tors of this papsr guarantee the genu- ineness of this offer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

Montgomery, Ala, May. 21-The fol- lowing decisions were rendered by the SUI preme court today:
 Brickedl, c. J.-Pioneer Savings and Loan company vs. Cora A. Thompson, appsal from Birmingham city court; re- versed and rendered. a.-. &
 The Western Assurance company of Toronto vs. D. R. McGla thery, appeal from Birm:s gham city court; rehearlng grared, judgment of affirmance set aside and reversed and remanded. !, Mcclellan, J.-George Weatherly vs. Capital City Wa CT company, appeal from Montgomery city court affirmed.
 Coleman, J.-Etowah Mining company
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
GERMAN IMMIGRANTS.
Large Number of First-Class Families
 Can Be Located In the South If an Effort Is Made.

The State Herald is in receipt of the following communication:
 Maj. L. M. Muelfr, German of 302 Grant avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y, has a large number of Europeai2 immigran. families of excellent ctara acter for whom he would purchase homes in the south. Some of these peoplr are farmers, fruit growers, mechanics, merchants, profes- sionals, etc, All are we'll educated, and have more or less Of money. Will some wsll-inforemd party suggest a proper To- cal1sy to establish colony, par iculars as to location, price of lands, etc, 6e- sired .css A. J. ENSIGN,
 15 Whitehall Street, NaW York
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
wANNAMAnER ON THE SITUATION.


 Your Uncle John Wannamaker has been talking too much of late to suit his republican colleagues. MT. Wanna maker is big merchant; buys and sells great many goods hires number of employees :: trades with nearly every country in the world, and therefore is in position to look the present depressed. conditions square in th- face and see what is the ma hter; f; and, growing tired of waiting for a change, has said something and said it loud enough to be heard all over the coun- try. He speaks by the card and minees no words in making his meaning clear. Hear him:
 The country is not prosperous. The tide will soon sat in strongly against the republican party unless the depres- sion of business is altered. 1dleneSS and wanu breed bitter discontent which will never be overcome until there are ample emplOymentS.
 The foes America has to fear are our own patient and heart-tired people, our own suffering much-promised people, who, betrayed and disheartened, no long CT have faith in their party. and will turn to any leadership that offers better times, believing that worse times can never come than those now existing
 The young men are. growing. so indif- ferent to republican principles. wi h no respect for parties with broken platforms, who use national and state patronage in payment of election contracts. There are immeasurabla depths of mis- fortune for this nation and state If the continued use of corpora tion and public moneys and the dispensa ton of federal and state patronage continue to be con- trolled in tlrs inateresr of office-holders to hold office for themselves and 70 bene- fit those who desire to keep government contracts or maintain particular protec- Lion through the money given by which ei ctfons are decided.
 There will mos. assuredly come a day when there will be a mighty revolt and resistance resulting in a revolution that will give bipth to a new political party The genuine article of Mckinley pros- perity has struck Canton, O., says he Washington Times. The great wrought iron bridge works at that place have cut down wages 10 per cent, ind the hands are out considering whether they will S and it or rot.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

ftipies of bedsteads, mattresses. springs, etc, are being received by the merchants, which will be furnished the people to place in their houses. Rates will be $1 per oay, and a large crowd is expected.
 One of the most interesting events of Uhe occasion will be the art levee Mon- day night. Over 900 pictures will be on exhibition, and will reflect great credit son the Impairment Tuesday nigh comes the grand concert, which will show to the public he progress of the music pupils aThe beautiful school grounds will be lighted up at night with Japanese Ian terms.
 lDr. Mayo, of Boston, will deliver an ad- dress, on Wednesday. Gov. Johnston, who is always welcome here, will also deliver an address on the same occasion.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
AGRICULTURE MUST BE RECOG.
 NEED

The sooner tlnt= importance of agmeul- tural and live stock interes g Ire recog- nized the better it will be for all. There are vast regions of territory in the United States unused simply for the want of proper appreciation among the people of farming and stock raising This is true while every town. profession and mechanical trade is crowded. Let the leaders of though. and industry press the work of improvements in methods of farming ard stock raising until prosper ity appears all around. If half the money. spent in political campaigning was ex- p:nded in experimenting for improved methods to develop industrial interests fhe country would be benefited hundred fold more financially and a thousand fold more morally. Bring our industrial affairs to the front and hold them there. Piedmont Inquirer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
MoNTGoMERY's ROPE FACTORY.

Arrangements have been perfected for the establishment of a mammoth rope factory in this city. The factory will be under the management of W. c. Bibb, the president of the Coliseum company, and will be located near Riverside park. This will doubtless be a paying enterprise to it's promoters ard will furnish employ
 ment to many people who. would other wise be forced to remain idle. The fac tory will be commenced at an early date and pushed rapidly to completion. It will doubtless be ready for the cotton trade next fall.-Montgomer Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
TAKING OPTIONS IN FAYETTE
 ' COUNTY.

We lsarn that there are capitalists now in this county taking options on large trac la of hand and prospecting for @coal. and oil. The coal is in abundance, and if the indications of oil are found encour- aging it is claimed that the l. c. R. R. will be extended through this county at no very distant date. Le: us hope that these prospeu.ors will meet with all nec- es9ary encouragement. The opening of another coal mine or two here and an- other railroad would be a great help to our people in many ways.-Fayette News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
SPLENDID ADVICE.

Every citizen, both white and black. should never utter word detrimental to the interest of his town. A community that is not spoken we'll of by it's own peo- pie can certainly not be highly este= med by the world. Speak we'll of your town and community. If you don't, who will? Your property is here, and il fnjures your personal interest. IJ takes money out of your own pockel;. Did you evsr ad mire a town where the people were not in armony.-Goodwate Advocate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

of the University of Alabama to deliver an address before the literary societies of the university on the Fist of June This address was delivered last year by Vice. President Adlai Stevenson, and the invi- ta.tion to MT. Willett to deliver the ad- dress this year is a high compliment to him and shows the high esteem in which he is hsld by the people of Alabama AnuistOn Hot Blast
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The Washington Post suggests a new cabinet office to be known as the depart ment of journalism and presided ever by an agriculturist. That is as good an Idea as having department of agri- culture presided over by a financier, and better than department of the interior presided over by man who believes that the western boundary of the nation is the Allegheny mountain range.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

is mo one to take them oute This is a Christian asswelI as progressive coun- try. where the feeling for oursfellowman as rule borders on to that Scf4ptural in- junction to love our neighbor as our selves; and the rsal .neighborly kindness is to aid our fellowman. both temporarily as well as spiritually. when he is in dis tress or in need. 8=-sft
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
MONTEVALLO.
Preparations Being Made to Take Care
 of All Visitors to the Commencement --Ara Fever a Specially at School. :

Montevallo, May 19.-(Special Corre- 'spondence. .)-Judge A. B. Feagan and wife, of Birmingham, visi.ed Montevallo yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the workings of the school here.
 The townsis preparing to take care of all visitors during commencement. Quan-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
IMPovTRIsH ANY COUNTY.

Two million dollars of the cotton pro- ceeds will be required to pay for the gu- ano purchased by he farmsrs this spring Heavy foreign expenses and small domestic incomes will keep any section overished.-Shsfield Reaper.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat says that Gen. Weyler's order breaking up the rural homes in Cuba is in itself a con- fession that he has failed to conquer the revolt under lhe rules of civilized war.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The Wilcox Progress offers the follow ing philosophy that some editor might profit by as we'll as other people:
 Don't kick 8 man when he is down for he may get up some day and give you a severe thumping with the toe of his boot"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The Memphis Appeal gently requests President Mckinley o bring his prosper ity along with him when he visits the Nashville Centennial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
Special Notice to Subscribers 10 the
 StatC- Herald.

From and after this date, all subscriptions to the Daily te-Herald are due and pay able monthly or quarterly in advance. Under no circum- stances will subscription ac- counts be carried in arrears longer than three months.
 Subscribers will please bear this fact in mind and govern themselves accordingly.
 All past due accounts must be paid at once.
 J. A. ROUNTREE, General Manager Daily State- Herald.
 April 4, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

Who says this country is growing worse when provisions shipped to the Mississippi flood sufferers in some dis
 trio.s ara spelling in the cars, and there
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The Dadeyiite' Herald got mad because the school -oognlnissicn loca ed the Agrl- cultural college'of the Fifth congression- al district -in Ws tSIl7 pka instead If at Dadeville, ard forthwith announced the nam of Gen. George P. Harrison for governor. to succeed Gov Johnston. Re- ferring to the loca ting of said college and the position assumed by the Herall tha. Wetumpkaf Democrat of this week says:
 Apply crushed ice to llhe top of your anatomy, and clean your cankared h-urt out with Pearline. We have wasted lds of space in trying to show you hat We tunlpl1a took no pndpa advantage of you before the loce.dng commission at Mont gom cry, and thad the commission arrived at its decision fairly; and although he facts bear us. out. in every statement made you prefer to fan the flames of an imagined wrong, Now, ws say, MT. Her ald, if you will not accept the truth go on your way in. darkness. No one Is hurs by your rawlings so much as are you.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
IMPROVEMENTS IN DECATUR.

Thsre is more building going on in De- ca .ur TOW than has been in three years. We are just orr the eve of a boom. Get in the band wagon while you can catch the tune.-Morgan County Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

tween green banks through a broad dos main or rich farm lands.-Scottsboro Progressive Age. .rE
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

A GOOD SCHOOL A NECESSITY.
 To build up and maintain a good school in any community it is absolutely neces- sary hat there be harmony among all the patrons of the school If d:ssensions or factional feelings exist, ruin is the na tural resuE Warrior Breeze.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
INTERNATIONAL GOLD MINING
 CONVENTION

The governor has been asked to appoGrt thir:y delegates to the international gold mining convection, which. meets in Dcn- yer cr July 2, & and 9.--...
 The governor would like to hear from any citizen of Alabama interested in the subjec5 who. would like to go as dele- gate. TT ..
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

The Sarcox:e (Mo.). Horticultural asso- citation advertised for several thousand laborers to earn small wages flor faw days by picking strawberries on its great farms. seys the New York Wcrld. Thus far more than 20. 1000 persons have poured in, and the overflow has been so great that thousands have been fQrcSd to slesp upon the ground. and the linecf campers extends ten miles up and down on each side of the Spring river?" In this army are men of all professions. businesses and trades. f-ss ss
 Whenever the Advance Agent of Pros perity" reads one Of the mary items like this how he must curse the day when that name was fastened upon him!
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22
MOTHER.

for her. It tones up the system nvigorates the body and the biucs vanish before it dark ness fees from the sunlight You get it at any reliable druggists.
 Mrs IoUIs STRONG, Harris H ill Erie Co., WY says 1T have been troubedwith falling of the womb for years was advised to takc Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound tool. thirteen bottles and received great benefit When e tiE.ae for c5anac Of life caine suf- fcred great deal with faintness a-lsl paifation of the neuf. soi ie,itie of he Fv. ffis So'n- mound and one of Hood P-rifc- f-d sas relieved enabled tc pass through tat serious period very com
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-22

A HIGH COMPLIMENT. s MT. J. J. Willett, of this city, has ac- cepted an invitation from ha students
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-09-04
THE PEOPLE HAVE RIGHT TO QUESTION
CANDIDATES.

EFERRING to the last paragraph in the leading editorial
II of the Cecil Democrat last WEEKS it verfcaton of
the old adage whom the Gods would destroy they first
make mad''? Or is it piece of empty buster, bluff
designed to bolster weak and helpless cause In either it is
utter failure 1t will divert the of anybody
the main point That point this Messs Crohers, Jennes
Thompson and Writ desire represent the people of this county
at Annapolis January They asking the people give
them enough votes them the Capital in
capacity The people whom they seeking represent have
right to know whether these gentlemen will rightly represent
have they the right to know whether they will
rightly represent them great question of public morals
1t is their right and duty to put to them questions that
proper and suited enable them ascertain this fitness
The Democrats conclusion that such questioning mpugns the
honor of candidate and involves the assumption liar
fraud, is most astounding and absurd Does the examination
cossexaminaton of witness court involve the assumption
that the witness liar knave? The presumption that
honest and trustworthy until the opposite made manifest
There other candidates for the Legislature who
Of high of honor whose instincts least manly
those OF the Democratic asan who yet have not deemed
beneath their dignity inconsistent with their honor tell
people how they stand and what they will do in the
track gambling question The way the Democratic Zachaeuses
sitting their lofty tree Of high dignity with such
Of injured innocence, would be most amusing it
patiently absurd especially to residents OF the Third district One
Of them holds in his hand this sign: $50 far my
and the future concerned have made statement
in this controversy and do not propose to- Extract from
of Mr. John S. Writ in the Democrat last week That is
Voters of Cecil county very DESTROYS represent you
Annapolis am anxious to legae for you. l and seek
your votes but questions touching my fitness insults
honor and dignity As tony views and future in this
controversy 81 have made and do propose
The people will be fooled by this bluing attempt
evadng the issue will they be deceived by the divert
attention from the present issue by controversy with
Smith and the defeat Of the track bill in the last Legislature
Why that bill failed may be and doubtless is of interest
Witt hut the question of present interest to the people of Cecil
county s-not why Mr. Smith his bill fail but will Mesrs
toa
similar bill pass.
The people proting by melancholy experience wish make
assurance douby sure and they insist and will insist upon
clear and unequvoca Come from behind Mr.
last Legislature and show your position manly
straightforward way
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-09-04
REAL ESTATE.
SALES THIS WEEK OF CECIL COUNTY
PROPERTY.
Real Estate Sales,


Clerk of the Peace j. b. Foard. of New
Castle county, Delaware, has purchased from
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust Co., of
Wilmington. for 5000 the j. P. Cochran,
Jr., farm, containing 416 acres between Mid
dletown and Warwick
Real Estate Agent John NJ. Terrell. of
Elkton, sold en- Monday the dwelling
and sixteen acres of land, at Barksdale,
owned by Miss Alice Dewberry Of Chesapeake
City, to George c. Gray, of near Elkton, for
$1,000. He took possession of the place i'm
mediately.
The lands, tenements, goods and chattels
OF the American Chrome Company, of Cecil
county, located in the Eighth district, were
sold at tax sale by Sheriff Mackey, in Ektor,
on Saturday, to s. J. Caldwell, for 5000. The
property included 200 acres of land.
Deeds Recorded.
Deeds recorded at the Clerks office this
week:
Hannah Reynolds ct al to Benjamin F. Rey-
Reynolds. Al acres In Eighth district Con-
sderation IS.
Cassius F. Kirk and wife to Benjamin F.
Lair. acre and 16 perches of land in the
Fit distrct-S33.
John c. Wilson to Elkton and Middletown
Railroad Company, two parcels of land in
Third district $4,000. Lot in Elkton-
$4,000. Another lot in Elkton-S $500 An
other lot in Elkton cone hundred and
eighty-nine thousandths of an acre-s2OOO
Lot in Elkton (onctenth Of an acre)-s60O
Andrew Leybold and Sarah NJ. Leybold to
Fredus A. Price, lot in Fredericktown- S25.
B. F. Reynolds and wife to AHA B. Reynolds,
Il acres of land in Eighth district-Sl.
Joseph S. Frederick and wife to Elijah b.
Sharp, lot of land near Principle Furnace
500.
A. g. Crothers and wife to Dir. H. f. Clemson
house ana lot on Main street. Port Deposit
$1,000.