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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
BLOSSBURG
Delegates From West Pratt Instructed to Vote for Reduotion-Mad Deg
 Fever Stin On About Blcssburg.

Blossburg. May 4.-CSpecial Core Tponderee.) 1.-The miners of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company of WeS. Pratt, in mass mestIEg f3G9Y, instructed their delegates to the jcint meeting to- morrow at Prat> mines to vots for a re- ducton of 2k cents per ton for mining coal, and everyone, dare say, hopes a compromise will be effected. If an ami cable adjustment is made 1t will be a personal triumph for those managers of big corporation who believe in m.ngling with their employees, learning their re- quiremen>s and acquainting them with the conditions environing the companies, and this reciprocal policy brings about mere cordial rela tions between employer and employe, and should be encouraged by every possible means.
 The mad dog fever prevailing in the community for some time continues un- abated, and has resulted in the death of many wor. .hless CUTS, not bad thing, if considered alone; but one eff our esteemed citizens, MT. John Kemp, was severely bitten, but as his clothes wers thick he hopes the poison wata absorbed by them, and that he will experience no bad re- suits from it.
 The weather con inues too cool for gar dsns to do well, though we are having Irish potatoes and a few other vegeta- bles, with lots of strawberries and prom ises for fine fruit crop.
 Mr. Arthur Walton, formerly of this place, but now a prosperous merchant of Columbia Va, has been on visit to his sister and friends
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
FOURTH DIVISION
lanta-Oficens Elected-Jacksonville Fla, Next Meeting Place.

Atlanta, Ga, May 5.-The fourth divl- sion of Railway Postal Clerks held It's annual convention here today. The president, J. w. Brown, presided. There was considerable discussion of a propozl- tion to make the organization a general mutual accident organization. This was referred to the national order.
 A resolution was adopted iniorslng the bill of MT. l.. F. Livingston, now pending before congress, providing a se- we're penalty for any olle who erterell a postal car by violence or who assaulted a postal clerk.
 Delegates to the national assolcia ton convention, which meets in PhlL1del- phia on the 18th of June, were elected. Thos1a chosen to represent the postal clerks of the foun'th division were: MT. A. J. Kelly, of Chattanooga, Tenn; John Hogan, of Waycross; H. P. Potter, of Jacksonville, and s. D. Henry, of Charleston, s. c.
 New officers were elected for the en- suing year as follows:
 MT. J. w. Brown, reelected president; c. w. Eddens. chosen as vice-president, and R. c. White, reelected as secretary treasurer.
 Jacksonville, Fla, was chosen as the meeting place elf the convention next year. The convention will be held in that city tine first Wednesday In May next year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

spirits who became prominent in those days. IA plain. blunt man, without at tainments. yet strong Eattve serge, who through the indictment of what he thought oppression became in the eyes of the government an outlaw, but who from the same cause holds a strong place in the hearts Of his fellow elizens who regarded him as a good citizen, goaded to desperation He was member Of that secret organization known to the world as the Ku Klux Klah We do not intend to give in ex-eInt even a short his- tory of this organiza ticn, but it is enough to say that in it's -ihort life It effected great change in the adninistra ton of law and order, which was before it's ad- vent almost chaos.
 When in pursuance of the reconstruc- ton scheme substantially all of the pub lie officials of the state were thrown out of heir offices. one Thurlow, a carpet bagger, who had at the end of the war driJted into the country and set'tled on the plantation now owned by w. R. Pryor called the Oakland place. became proba te judge of this (Limes .one) coun- ty. 1hurlow was of very bad cf1arac- ter, having been morally convicted of theft short time before, but as nearly all the white people were disfranchiEsd, his attainment of ehis important office was easy. There was naturally a strong though suppressed feeling of indignation throughout the county. It is not kEown
 
 proved easily at this lapse of time, nor is it importan mt to know exactly the pro- cess by which the result was reached nor the methods or connec. ion of the Ku Klux Klan with the death of Thur low, for those were times when things happened strangely. ard no one asked why. Rnlt three weeks after his induction into office, Thurlow being on a trip TO Huntsville to a polf;Gcal pow-wow and in the midst cf a general confusion. eithsr 10sRfal ffaI1 1 killed by Capt W. W Cox. How he es- capped punishment Is another of the un- explained bits of history of hat strange epoch. This act which today seems so reprehensfble brought to him no obMquy and can be only accounted for on the hypothesis that desperate diseases de- mand desperate cures.
 Capt. Cox livsd and died quiet. un- ob;rusive citizen, and no one who did not knew he facts would have ever supposed that thia plain and inoffensive man could have played sl1oh a part in so great tragedy. JUNIUS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

last night, forgetting the old song, Think of Your Head In he Morning.
 Tine furnaces Sre running now on full time, making large quantities of fine iron.
 The Sheffield compress, recently burned, wiM be rebuilt in time for the fall trade.
 We are to have a bank here in the near future. 1t is understood thas Bir- nlingl1am capital will be in it. This is one of the great needs of our cfty-geod banking facilities.
 Eheffiefd society is aglow with. pleasure at the announcement: of the approaching marriage of MT Joseph Richard Coleman and Miss Macon Allen The happy event is to be consumma ted on the evsning Of fhe 23d of June. We know of no couple who ever started out on the voyage of life with fairer prospects of a joyous, happy life. Bo h are extremely popular ard number their friends by their ac- quainta
 The little bt-f who tells secrets wnis- pers that another popular Sheffield couple will soon fellow suit and will spend the summsr on the coast. If I.he little bird is true, will telf you later.
 Our popular townsladies, Mrs. James R. Grove and Mrs. R. H, Wilhoyte, rep resentativeS of the New Century club, of Sheffield, are in Arriston ats nding the meel-ing of the Federation of Clubs this week. ,.4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

Baby doesn't always find this world an inviting place to come to. It is world of struggle, at the best Prospective mothers ought to make it as hopeful a world as pos- sible for the little stranger. It is her duty at least to confer on her baby as strong and healthy constitution as possible, by keep ing her own physical and mental condition at its best during the expectant time.
 AThe best promoter of health and cheer fiflness prospective mother can have is Df. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It tones up the whole system and gives special strength and elastic power to the delicate organism concerned in parturition. It makes the mother stronger and brighter in body and tnind it shortens confinement, makes delivery easy and entirely free from ergy and power, and promotes an abundant supply of nourishment for thechild.
 Delicate women should be extremely care- full not to imperil their health by resorting to any preparation put up by unskilled, un- educated persons, or mere nurses. Dr. Pierce's Favorite- Prescription is the only preparation of its kind invented by regu- larly graduated physician, an eminent spe- cialist of thirty years, experience.
 The most valuable knowledge for women, and especially for prospective mothers, is contained in pr. Perce's great loospage free book .Ths Several chapters are devoted to women's repro ductive physiology. There are over 300 iilustra- dous and colored plates. A papcrbouud copy will be sent absolutely free on receipt of zr one saRsa RBay as asaea A Buffalo, N Y. If a French cioth-bound. em. bossed. and beautifully stamped binding Is pre- fered. send ten cents extrH 3I cents iu an to pay thE extra cost of this more handsome binding.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

The labor Tribune gives a practical illustration of what may be done to solve the company store problem. In Septem- Der, 1893, store was opened by the coal miners at the Wildman mines at Snow Mill Run. It was on the cooperative plan, and had for its express purpose the abolishment of the company store. It had a constituency of eighty-one members, to which 100 more have since been added. Four dividends have been paid, three of per cent and one of 8 per cent. The last report shows that the organization owned in the stock of goods on hand $2,S66. There was S225 cash in the treasury. The total assets amount to $4.457. Liabilities amount to $3,574. leaving a balance in favor of the orga nization of SS83. This shows what can be done with wisely directed organi- zation and cooperation. It displays the spirit if self-help. If labor organiza- tions would put their combined surplus earningsin a cooperative store, or build ing and loan association, or similar en- terpriscs. the working men would be in- dependent With self-heip and associa- ticn of interests. much can be done for the better.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours; a sed- irnent or settling indicates an un- healthy condition Of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate 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, fulf1lls every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys. liver. bladder and. every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following the use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com pelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp Root IS soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists; price, fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention the State Heralu and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer.
 Mention Daily State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
THAT RETROACTIVE SECTION.

Washington, May 5.-It Is understood at the treasury departmeniI that the ac- ton of the sensl-e committee in cutting out of the house tariff bill the ret.ca ctive section providing for the reliquidation of the duties on imported goods purchased al.sr April 1 cn the basis of ihe rates to ba fixed in the pending bill will r-'t nec- essallly result In the revocation of the departments Crear requiring samples or otfJsr evidence of the ciharac er and value of goods to be rel.ained pending a fnaa settlement. On the contrary, it is be- lieved that the order will remain in force until I,he final passage of the bill. There is no evidence to show that the senate is not in flavor eff the proposition, and ina1lmUch as the house Is likely to insist on it's Teten. ion the officials do not feel justified in destroying its effect by failing to keep sufficient evidence to enforce the duties.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

of Philadelphia, invited the president to attend the NaItior'al Samgerfest in the "City of Brotherly Love" during its .ias- sion, June 21-26. They told Mir Mckinley that forty cities and eleven states would be represented and that there would be a chorus of 5000 voices and an orchestra of 250 instruments. The president said he. would be glad to attend if his official dIi:ies would permit
 IA delegation cf Georgia republicans, headed by Col. Farrow called on the president In the forenoon in behalf of Gen. Longstreet who Is a candidate for railroad commissioner, to succeed Gen. Wade Ha mDtCn
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

igan. Winter wheat is in promising con- dition in the middle Atlantic states and generally in the southern states. Some further improvement is reported from Ohio, Southern Illinois and Missouri but as previously reported from the south west, much of the crop has been winter killed to such an extent that whole fields were plowed up for other crops. In Southern Kansas, Oklahoma and gen. erally throughout the southern states wheat is now heading.
 Cotton has been unfavorably affected by cool weather over central and east ern portions of the cotton belt and has also suffered considerable from insects, and much replanting will be necessary.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
suLLIGENT BOOMING.

GuEligent has shipped over 4.500 bales of cotton this season. Daily telephone connection with larger towns has proven it to be fact that cur merchan pay a better price for cotton than some neigh boring towns with greater pretentions. Our yard men and merchants have a reputation for good weights and fair dealing, and our trade is constantly in- creaGng each season. 1t Is a noticeable fact that a man who once trades here returns, ard his neighIbor just beyond him comes with him next time. A good trade is had from Monroe and Ittawamba counties, Mississippi, and also from Marion and Fayette counties, besides the greatest local trade of any point in La- mar county.-Sulligert Lightning.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
CROP CONDITIONS.
Germina ation-Reports From Cot ton Section Not Favorable.

Washington. May 1.-The weather bu- rcau in its review of crop conditions for the week ending May says:
 Throughout the states of the central valley the week has been too cool for germination of seeds and rapid growth of vegetation. The light rainfall in the states of the upper Mississippi. Red river of the north and Missouri Valley south. have afforded favorable opportunity for farm work. which has been much delay ed in consequence of excessive rains of tho previous few weeks. In the southern states the corn crop is we'll advanced,
 the early planting being in silk and tas- sel. During the week in the stHtes north
 corn planting is much behind as com- pared with 1896. when at this date. plant ing was in progress as far up as Micll-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
PROUD OF HIS RECORD.
Washington Star.

W aShinyton sur.
 MT. Samuel Blackwell the retiring third auditor of the treasury, is very proud of the record for work which his office has made in the past four years. When he took the office, May 27, 1893, he found unsettled claims and accounts to the amount of $123. .525. .S21SO. When he turned the office over to his successor, April 26 last, all the work was up to date. In the meantime,' under the Cookery law, some of the work of the Indian division, which was in arrears. was turned over to Mr. Blackwell's office. and that too, is up tosdate. During his term of four years MT. Blackwell took up one vaca- tion and that for thirty days. In addi- tion to attending to his official duties
 during the day he took a four years law course, taking the degrees of bache- Tor of laws and master of laws.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
BEWARE
Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury

Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally. and is made in Toledo, O., by; F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
SHEFFIELD.
Municipal Election Resulted Tn the Re- Election of the Old Mayor and Treas
 urer-Gndustrial and Social News.

Sheffield. May 5.-(Special Corresponds ence.) )-The election for mayor and alder men held here yesterday passed off quiet ly. Mayor T.. B. Woodward was re- elected by . handsome majority and City Treasurer w. J. Belsar was elected by large vote. The friends of the success ful candidates jubiiated in the usual style
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
FIVE GENERATIONS.

Mrs. GA. Collins went to Birmingham yesterday and had a picture made repre- senting five genera tionsIMr5 Thomas. her great grandmother; Mrs. Montgom- cry, her grandmother Mrs. Moss, her mother. and hers=n and babe, which is a represeu. .ative of the fifth generation It is seldom such a thing as this ever occurs in this short life. May they all see many happy days yet.-Warrior Bre52e,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
ADVERTISER NEVER SATISFIED.

The Advertiser ta never satisfied un- less it is punching Senat tor Morgan Mor- gan is getting old, but for pure democ- nacy we venture to assert that he can knock the old lady out on the first round. It is astonishing to see this mouth-piece of Wall streei. so persistent in fighting democracy. The Advertiser has done all the good for democracy that can ever be expected of it, but it will be a power to cause division in the ranks of the party-Rocl2ford Advocate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
OPPOSES THE INCREASE,

Oharlo lte, N. C., May 5.-The Winston, N. C., Tobacco Beard of Trs de met to- day to protest against the increased tax on tobacco in the ssnate tariff bill from 6 to cents per pound. The board will seek Ihe cooperation of all North Caro- lima and Virginia tobacco manufacturers in opposing tlra increase
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Red Men In War Paint Call Upon the President, Urging an Appoin ment-
 Others Seeking Office for Friends.

New York, May 5.-4There has not been such a crowd at the White House in weeks as throngsd the White House to- day. The delegation of Kickapoo and Pottaws, i-1nie Indians, with painted faces, ft&shered hoadgear and colored blalnkti.s, saw MT. Mckinley and urged him, th, ,cagh their interpreter, to appoint
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
W. s. Field, of Oklahoma, to be commis-

W. S. Field, of Oklahoma, to be commis- sioner elf Indian affairs. s- s..s.,
 Stephen Collins and A. D. Wilkins. of Pit ,sburg, representing the Junior Or der of American Mechanics. were intro- duced to Ehe pregid;nt by Col. w. A. Stcrae, and had a talk with him about the appointment of a commissioner of inlmi- grafton The order is no1 backing any candidale burt is desirouS that the ap- po;rltee should earnestly favor the re- strction of immigration. 5.
 LA d=lega ton from the Naidoral Sanger bund, accompanied by Mayor Warwick,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
rRrBurE TO CAPT. w. w. COX.

The following is tribute by Junius in an AthenE, Ala. exchange to the mem sory of Capt. w. w. Cox, who was the father of MT. John Cox. of this cfsy. .-e-.
 The death of Capt w. w. Cox in De- eatur a few days ago brings to mind the stormy days of reconstruction and re- moves from the stage one of those bold
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
A GOOD LAW.

The county of Etowah has law that allows her to levy a road tax and let contract for keeping up the roads. A good law.-Troy Citizen-Jour
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
sHoULD BE ENCOURAGED.

Tobacco growing in Alabama should be encouraged more. Ghe leaf is grown extensively in Il.iler states and proves to be a paying invest stmert-ROclIford Ad- Vocate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla Is everywhere ac- tnewledged tine greatest remedy for all bcrufula diseases.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06

Planting COT rtinues over the northern portions of the cotton region in Texas, the greater part Of the week was too cool for germination and growth, but the stand is reported better than here tofore supposed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-07
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands Of People Have Dyspepsia In Its
Worst Form aud Do Not Know

A weak stomach Is the cause OF about
nine-tenths OF all disease, yet in most
cases the wrong thing is treaded and
the true cause overlooked.
This is because a weak digestion pro-
duces symptoms resembling nearly ev-
cry disease because IL weakens and
disturbs the action of every nerve and
organ in the body; poor digestion
causes heart trouble, kidney troubles,
lung weakness and especially nervous
break down or nervous prostrgtion,
the nerves cannot stand the wear and
tear unless generously fed by well di-
gested, wholesome food.
Keep the digestion good and no one
need fear the approach of disease.
Mrs. II, NJ. Lee, of Rochester, N. Y,
writes: For the sake of suffering hui
manity l want to say that from child
j had very weak stomach, threw up
my food very often after eating and
after a few years nervous dyspepsia
resulted and for more than twenty
years 1 have suffered inexpressibly.
1 tried many physicians and adver-
tised remedies with only temporary re-
lief for nervous dyspepsia and not un-
til / commenced taking Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets last September, six
months ago, have | been free from
suffering caused by the condition of my
nerves and stomach; in short chronic
nervous dyspepsia.
1 have recommended Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets to many of my friends
and now l want in a public way to
say they are the safest, pleasantest
and 1 believe surest cure for stomach
and nerve troubles. / write my hon
est opinion and l will gladly answer
any letter of inquiry at any time and
feel that / am, in my small way, help
ing on a good cause.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not q
patent medicine. but they contain only
the fruit salts, digestive acids and pep
tones necessary TO help the weak stom-
ach to promptly and thoroughly digest
food.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at so cents for full sized pack
age and anyone suffering from nervous
dyspepsia, sour stomach, headaches,
acidlty, gases, belching, etc, will find
them not only a quick relief but rad
ical cure.
Send to Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich.
for little book describing cause and
cure of stomach troubles giving symp-
toms and treatment of the various
forms Of indigestion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-07
IN COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Suit Against the Traction Company
for the Death of Mrs. Moran.

Before Judge Gunster yesterday In
common pleas was called the suit of
John Moran, of Minooka, against the
Scranton Traction company. Moran
sues for 0,000 damages for the death
of hiG wife, Margaret, who was run
down and instantly killed while at
tempting to cross the track Just in
front of her home, at S.35 o'clock on the
evening of June q, 1895.
The plaintiff alleges that the car was
going at high rate Of speed, or as his
son testified like h; that no bell
was rurg and that the motorman was
not looking ahead
The defense is that Mrs Moran was
intoxicated and that she attempted to
pass in front of the car after break
ing away from her daughter who was
trying to restrain her. M. j. Donahoe
and l. H. Burns represent the plaintiff.
II. E. Hand and Major Everett Warren
are counsel for the company.
The McFiugh case was given to the
jury at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
No agreement had been reached at
adjournment.