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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

the benefits accruing from the advent of thousands of people within her gates. Mopile has long since learned to know that 1t is remunerative and the follow Ing from the Mobile Register clearly shows that she is not anxious to have the attendance at her carnival celebra- tonS wane:
 The committee of the Mobile Carnival association have been at work for two days past. and, although all the mem- bers have not been able to go out so- nciting. the results are such as to en- courage those who have this enterprise at heart. The subscriptions are given cheerfully and in good amount showing that the people recognize that a carnival such as is proposed will bring many peo-, pie here who will of necessity spend money in this city, thus putting 1t in the reach of the merchants of all classes In the two days one committee reports that 1t met with but one refusal to sub scribe to the fund. Another committee reports five refusals, and the other com mittees report in about the same propor-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
COMFORT AND KNOWLEDGE.
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Set aside for twenty-four hours a bot tie or common glass filled with urine. A sediment or setting Indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to uriDate or pain in the. back, is also con- vincing proof that the kidneys and blad- Der are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back, Kidneys. liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It eorrects inability to hold-urine and sca1ding pain in pass ing it. or bad effects following use of liq- uor, wine or beer, and overcomes that un- pleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary e1ects Of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures or the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by Druggists price fifty cents and one dollar You may have a sample bot lie and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention State Herald and send your ad- dress to Dr. Kilmer & Go, Bingham ton. N. Y. The proprietors of this pa- per guarantee the genuineness of this off,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
LOST TIME.
li..or State Herald :

Editor State Herald
 There is no idle class in Birmingham . All of us have something to do, and time is valuable. Some of us have nothing but cur time. Tn view of this statement of , facts. | desire to enter protest against the great loss of time we are often obliged to submit to. We go to a lecture adver- tfsed to begin at o'clock, and 1t is nearly g o'clock before the lecturer appears. Our patience is exhausted. and we are turned against the speaker. We go 70 church and our devotlens are constant ly interrupted by late corners. The young man calls on young hady, and is obliged to wait an hour in the parlor. His sus- picions are aroused He cannot but think that she looks worse in her home dress than she possibly can. It is better for the girl if she came in at once, even if she does not look as well as if dil1ed out in full regalia. The imagina- ton can paint a picture much more ter rible than reality. I had an engagement to take young lady out to the theater the other night. It had rained and I went for her In a carriage. She had evil dently expected to go on the cars, and wore her shoes. She was on the. lookout and SAW me, in carriage. As the wheels grated on the gravel in front of the gate I heard her shoes drop on the floor. She had exchanged her shoes for slippers and met me al the door. BACHELOR
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
OUR LETTER BOX.
THIRrY-T TWO YEARS AGO.

THIRTY-TWlO YEARS AGO. -4 To the State Herald:
 Thirty-two years ago today, in the lit- tie village on the hill, the remnant of the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered. I wish those of us who are still living could be there and take walk ever the field My thoughts travel back to the scenei it was truly a. sad one. Andsthen our general saying good-by to his sol diers forever as he rode along the road alone on his way 50 Richmond to join his family. The great and good man was so capable of the noblest gravity that we could not tell whether he was glad or sorry. To me, and I reckon to all of the soldiers there the feeling was strange enough; it cast mingled shadow of sor- row and gladness. Thirty-two years. Men ard women have been born and brought up and have families. Yes. the tree of life is full of young leaves. but few of the old ones are left, and they are withered. It will not be long before they will drop. May they fall into the arms of that Divine and loving heart and bud blossom in the land of eternal rest and peace. IAWLER DARBY.
 Birmingham, April g, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
THE WTASCOPE
Will Be Put On Exhibition at East Lake Pavilion, Beginning Tomorrow After noon, for an Entire Week.
 Free Admission.

The management of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, ever ready to serve the patrons of their road, and always on the lookout for their pleas ure and comfort are pleased to announce that they have completed arrangements with the Edison Vitascope company, which has been delighting large crowds at Seals Music hall the past week, where by this wonderful invention, with it's magnificent series of life-like pictures, will be presented free to the patrons of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company for an entire week at Fla st Lake pavilion, commencing Sunday afternoon, April II, at p. nl., and continuing every afternoon and night, except Sunday night. The famous Black Diamond ex- press, which has become the talk of the town, will be seen at every exhibition. The liberality of the company, in thus affording every one an opportunity of witnessing the twentieth century marvel, is a commendabe one, and every man, woman and child in Birmingham and suburban surroundings should visit East Lake during the week and see the Vita scope, Edisons greatest invention.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
EDUCATION.

gs The editor of leading magazine has opened up the discussion of education as followed in modern schools and col leges. Does it really educate? Does it teach what is most desirable to know? Does it not turn the young men and wo- men loose in the world ignorant of the very thing they should know? What is the relative value of knowledge? The editor outlines a scheme of education as follows: Wisdom. embracing ethics love, business principles; life, science, lan- guages, accomplishments, business prep aration, citizenship, the arts, manual training. He thinks more attention should be paid to voice culture, but neglects to mention the importance of teaching the art of riding bicycle. The problem of how to live now engages the attention of educators and theologians. Once all teaching was bent toward telling us how to die
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The expense to the state of the criminal classes is enormous. There are fifty-twq peni:entiaries and over 17,000 jaiis in the United States. These cost S5O0.00o,O0O to build More than ,0O0 persons were in- carcera ted during the year 1892. whose expense to the country was not less than s100 000. GOO. To this sum must be added the expense of locks and keys, bolts and bars, burglar alarms. watchmen. watch dogs, and so on; which would amply suffice to keep the whole corps of thieves in luxury and incidence at high-priceo hotels.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The governor of Mississippi has been compelled to call special session of the legislature to raise revenues for the state; the legislature of Tennessee has raised the rate of taxation. The state of Ala bama is to be congratulated on having a governor who could look forward and advise tax commission law, which is raising assessments and bringing in money to the treasury, thereby relieving the people of such burdens as the expense of an extra session of the legislature or a raise in the rate of taxation. ~
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tory, and says; "As in the past. the policy of this paper will be thoroughly demo- cratic. It will advocate white supremacy, and government of the people, by the people and for the people" The paper has not lived without reverses. however, for the press of the state still mourns the death of one of the founders. Editor Mathews. which occurred a few months ago. Editor Mathews was early known as the "Wild Irishman.' and was one of the most versatile writers on the press. and a cleverer or more soclable gentle man never lived
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The opposition press predicted a howl when the tax commissioners commenced to work. But see how quiet it is; not a shadow of a riot. and hardly a protest. The truth is. if a man owes money to theAstate he ought to pay 1t; especially when to do so will relieve from making this same payment some good and honest citizen who does justly not owe it. And, the fact is, the people are commencing to understand that the tax commission act is a law 10 reduce and not to raise taxa ton in the state of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
RURAL IMPROVEMENTS.

A certain gentleman in town told us a few days since that he had sold lately several large bills of paint and that there were quite number of our farmers who were preparing to have their homes painted and otherwise improved. We are glad to note this. It pleases us to see our farmers improving their homes in ev- cry possible way. It is indicative of en- terprise and all these things go hand in hand with education. Good homes. good schools and good church houses are indexes to good citizenship.-LaFayett Sun.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
THE wu1pp1Nc pnsr

The state of Delaware is about to abol- ish the whipping post. The whipping of criminal was done to hunliliate him rather than 10 give him bodily pain. It it still an open question as to whether or not the whipping post decreased crime. It has been noticed. however that the criminal after being whipped usually left for another state where the whipping post was not used. Some moralists hold that no punishment will deter criml- nal if he makes up his mind to commit crime. The reform in prisons has made them comparatively comfortable, and many prisoners enjoy comforts that free laborers do not have. Some philanthro- pists say that the state has the right to deprive criminal of 'his liberty as 8 protection for the public, but has no right to punish him by bodily suffer ing. The custom of torturing prisoners belongs to the dark ages.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
JASPER.
Chancery Court Has Met and Adjourned Prof. Meigs Establishes a Branch of the Interdenominational Sunday
 School Association.

Jasper. April 9.-(Special Correspond ence.) court is in session. Hon. Thomas Cobbs presiding. A large docket of interesting cases has been argued and submitted. The visiting law yers are Hons. J. E. Webb and Judge Howze, of Birmingham; J. A. Estes, Esq, of Bessemer. Court will adjourn today.
 Prof. Charles D. Meigs, state superin- tendent of the Sunday School association
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At the last meeting of the National Ed itorial association, which convened in Galveston, that genial young editor Mr. w. M. Bunting, of the Florence Herald, was selected as the executive commit teeman from Alabama. This was a wise selection, and will reflect credit upon the newspaper fraternity in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
.rn speaking of the proposed excnrsio

-Tn speaking of the proposed excursion of the Alabama Press association to the Nashville Centennial, an exchange says that Alabama could have mo better ex- hfbit at the great exposition than a car load of newspaper men. The body of editors that will visit the centennial as the representatives of the Ala bama press will do the state proud in every conceiv- able way."--Florence Herald. a
 Does the Herald base it's exhibit predi- cate on the yellow "A. P. A" badges the Chicago papers had so much to say about at the Worlds exposition7
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The Alaba ma Monitor says Congress- man Goodwin was in Montgomery the other day. looking we'll and perfectly sanguine of success in the contest for a seat in the Fifty-fifth congress. MT
 Goodwin always looks we'll Unlike many good-looking men, he takes good picture CD also. And Mr. Goodyn is of a sanguine temperament. He even thought success stared him in the face when he was running for governor. M
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
ALABAMA LEADS.

The young men of Alabama in colleges in other states are keeping their state in the front rank. The first honor men at the dental college of Vanderbilt universi- ty, at Nashville, and at the Southern Dental college, of Atlanta, are Alaba- mians. From this it appears that the aspiring young tooth carpenters of this state are experts in their profession- Florence Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The Blount County News-Dispatch, published at Oneonta, closed it's twenty second volume with the last issue and joyfully enters the twenty-third. Edi- tor Ketchum has been with the paper for years, and we congratulate him over his success, and wish for him many years of prosperity.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
DIVERSIFIED CROPS.

Diversified crops arc the only saliva tion for the farmers of Alabama. A far mer must be able to live at home if he succeeds. The man who expects to buy his clothes, farm tools and food all out of the proceeds of his crop of cotton will continue in debt and be lifelong fail- ure.-Wetumpka Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

MT. Moody says: Christ never preached funeral service; he proKe uP every funeral that he attended" This was because he did not look on death as a loss, but a gain. The death of good man is a loss to his family and friends. but gain to himself. Christ did not raise Lazarus from the dead for his sake. but for the sake of his sisters.-Decatur News.
 Where did you get the above informa- tion, Brother Grubbs? 4a
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

No Weakness on Her Part: The presi- dent of the Neurosis Society of Scadd' S Siding was visibly agitated. So was the secretary. Mrs. Nimbletung, who was to deliver. the address at today's meet ing, cannot be present." said the former. Why not?" asked the latter Her husband has been seriously sick for three or four days" "But a woman of her strength of principle won't neglect her work in the great cause to attend to the paltry needs of an indvidual-and male individual at that?" Certainly not, but he writes her speeches. Chicago Jour nal
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The Alabama Press association will be in Nashville on June 10. Why not make that date Alabama Day?" and AIabam- ians from all parts of the state be present on that date?
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SILVER IS A-COMING.

The cause of silver will sweep the union in 1900 just as fire sweeps dry grass in the fall. All the campaign promises made by the republicans will be falsified and the deluded people will cut loose from the republican party for good and all-Sump- ter Sun.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

'Is it true that Goldy's son eloped with the old gentleman's typewriter?" "Yes: they=ssiit tippea- two weeks ago." "T presume Goldy is just paving the air." Naturally. He was engaged to the girl himself. Detroit Free Press
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HOME CAPITAL DEMANDED

The only salvation of the south is to build manufactures with home capital and just pay no attention to the politi- clans. We can work out our own saliva tion by the honest sweat of our faces and then die and leave good name if nothing else. Just watch the South.-La- Fayette Sun,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

Why should Dingley- Nc cKinley journals wish books to be put upon the free list? Are not American bookhouses entitled to the same protection that other American industries are given? If the foreigner pays the tariff tax he pays it on books as well as other articles. The inconsist- encies of high tariff organs are very ab- surd.-St Louis Post-Dispa tch, Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
BIRMINGHAM LEADS.

Mobile is contemplating the building of an extensive cotton mill. That's right Birmingham is doing the same thing and every southern city should do likewise, and the sooner the better.-Eutaw Whig and Observer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The gospel lecture in Odd Fellows hall, Fox building, Sunday night, April Il, at 7:30, by Elder R. D. Hotel, will be the "New Earth" This subjec: will treat of the future home of the saved, and will tell where and when the kingdom of Christ will be set up. Come and hear. Admission free
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The Visitor-"And what are you going to make of him?" Mamma-"I want him to be philanthropist.' Whey, there is thropists have been very rich. h."-Life
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The Blount County News-Dispatch cell ebrates this week its twenty-third anni- yersary. The paper claims larger cir culation now than ever before in it's his-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

The Gurley Herald is forging to the front as one of the brightest weeklies in the state. Editor Shackelford is making quite a success of his paper. He. is de- serving of all the good luck that is possi- ble for a man to have in the newspaper field, +A
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

He salesman)-"Dear little hand" (ab- sentmindedlV; q wonder if it will wash?" She Icon spirito)-"No sir, it won't. nor it won't scrub, either-but if you want it to play the piano, it's yours, George. .'-Tid-B Bits.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
WITH THE STATE EDITORS

The Italian colony in Baldwin county is demonstrating the practicability of prof itably producing rice on the pine lands of South Alabama.-Monroe Journal
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

Tn the Birmingham Athletic club rooms the sports of Birmingham wit messed red-hot prize fight on last Sat- urday night between McElroy, of that city, and Peterson, of Chicago. Bir- mingham must be trying to keep the pAce set by Carson City."-Wetumpka Demo- crat. as-
 Birmingham generally keeps up with the procession.
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The people of Alabama should arouse themselves and do everything possible to secure a fine exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

She-"I think you had better send us another rat-trap, Johp." He-"But I bought one only the other day" She-"I know, but there is a rat in that one."- Tid-Bits.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

With the exception of metals and cot ton manufactures the ad valorem equiv- alent for all the schedules is higher un- der the Dingley act than under the Mc- Kinley act. The average duty for the whole Dingley act 57.03 compared with 4s.5S for the Mckinley act, and 39.94 for the Wilson act. When these things are considered, is it any wonder that the re- publicans are more intent on applying the gag than in meeting legitimate ob- jections in free debate?-Pittsburg Post, Rep.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

Breathing impure air causes impure blood. Clear your system by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
PUBLIC OPINION.

When you find a newspaper trying to inject national questions into a municipal campaign |. is quite safe to assume that there is something radically wrong with the ticket it is supporting .-Washingto Post Ind,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

Becker--I see by the posters that Foot lights, the tragedian travels under his Wife's management. Decker-So do most men, only. they don't advertise it.-Tid- Bis ser 't
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

would not sufficiently guard the inter- ests of the United States.-Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

tion, that is to say. practically no refus- als; at least, on the part of those who should be expected to help an enterprise of this kind.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
NEWSPAPER MEN IN CONGRESS.

The number of newspaper men recent elected to congress Is unusually large This district is ably represented by an old newspaper man who still persists in signing "Fraternally" in his commu- nications to the press fellows. Col. Brewer entered printing office at the age of IA and became an editor at the age of IT, He continued at the tripod un- til 18S0.-Alexander City Outlook.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10


 The trouble about protective tariff is not so much that the consumer pays the tax that goes into the treasury. but that ne pays the like tax on the home-man71- faciured article, and this tax does not go into the treasury, but Is handed over to the manufacturers: There is no way in which the tariff can serve the purpose of protection except by raising prices and no amount of juggling with figures can possibly show that it does protect the manufactures without raising prices Baltimore News, Ind
 Shall we control the Mississippi river or allow 1t to control us? The Western floods are growing more serious year af ter year, and expert engineers have even gone so far as to recommend the removal and rebuilding of New Orleans on an- other and safer site. The states ara unable to afford the expense of maintain ing efficient levees and the Federal gov ernment is always haggling over the matter. Something willihave to be done within very few years, or the riotous rivers of the west will tear the bowels out of our continent and turn thousands of square miles of territory into an arid Waste.-Atlanta Evening Constitution Dem. sgr ss 5.,. .
 The fate of the arbitration treaty is un- certain, To pass 1t requires a favorab ble NOlS ol tWO-tHiTuS Ol lne SeIdte present and it is reported that twenty eight out of the eighty-seven senators now having the right to vote are opposed to the treaty in any form. Two more would insure it's defeat. It would be impossible to se- cure votes enough to ratify the treaty as it came from the president. There Is a possibility of the English carping crit les being taken at their word by more than third of thesenate and the amend ed treaty rejected on the ground that the amendments will not be accepted by England, while the unamended treaty
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10

MT. Ewell--It's strange. but true, never theless, that the biggest fools alway marry the pfettiest girls. Mrs. Ewell- on now, go on, you flatterer.-Dublil World. 7--r,r. s.,sf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-10
Tine old curfew law has been

The old curfew law has been put into force in Alabama City. Ala, and is having a most wholesome effect on both young and old. The curfew bell is rung at 9 o'clock every night. and the streets after that time are as silent as. graveyards. to be most satisfactory, and the people of Alabama City heartily recommend it to other small cities in the state.-Ever- green Comment