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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

H. H. Brown, of this, city. throwed out his cable tow the other day and trailed along for Auditor Whites scalp. Since that time the waters have been rather eddy. While Wr.- Brown Is not very well known outside of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. the few who do know him have doubtless scattered the informa tion that when MT. H. H. Brown speaks or writes the fur flies and it's "rats, to your holes" .=; .
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

The New York Journal thinks David Bennett HiH will have 10 be fumigated be- fore he gets back into the democratic party. And David Bennett is not by him. self. Less noted fmmortals could be fum- dgated with iodoform to good advantage before extEndfng the right hand of fei- lowship.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
ARTIFfcfAL SILK.

Mir. c. w. Thatcher a Wealthy mtne operator of Aspen, Col, Is sstoppingat the Planters, says the St. Louis Globe-Demo- crat. He has just returned from an .exT tended eastern trip, and, in the electoral c,aliege,- cast the vote ofs his state sl foj Bryan. Since the completion of his polit.- cal career, MT Thatcher has been in N es York, and whIes thsre tecafne heavily inl terested financially in the company whlct has just been formed with alicapitSA -sol $5.90e,000 for rthe purpose of naaratfa@+'' 1
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

last week. Mrs. o. M. Reynolds, of An nds;on, delivered the address of welcome. to which Mrs. Going, of Birmingham
 president of the Federation, responded. There were many brilliant intellects present that sparkled in extempore and prepared addresses. Alabama is justly proud of her queenly, intelligent women
 -Huni SYille Democrat. -.---- .-.-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
STEADILY GROWING.

The southern states now have about one-fifth or 20 per cent of the cotton spindles of the country and consume one third of the cotton manufactured in the United States. The industry is steadily growing and the south is destined to become the great manufacturer of cotton goods-Conacuh Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
-is TARIFF COMMISSION.

It is urged in some quarters that a tariff eommission should be appointed and made permanent. But the better sense of the country is against commits assions. The commissioners would be pol siticians and governed by like motives Wi tn those that lnflu snce o,ilS representa- lives, ItWonld be merely, shifting rel jsporsibiM;y sfroln one. sst Of shoulders to another. The country has not much faithdIr cohlInlss sionss The electoral conn
 sion of 1878 did .neE add to the popu1 ,1aTitygof this nnethodsof settling difficul1 ti' Tt was btased by partisanship and
 Y Npts ssaS h. strict party vote. The
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

8O.0OO. The taxes of the Advertiser to state and county were last year about S1O0. This year they assess Up to about s1.0O0. -as
 Hswas Sam JonesaEWfo said: Tt is tho hit dog that howfs." -ss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
FORTY ACRES A DAY.

For the last two weeks the Alabama Fruit Growing and Winery association at Fruithurst has been planting out from thirty to forty acres day in grape vines. It is claimed that the vines grow off bet ter when planted at this season than they do when planted in the early win@ ter-Conecuh Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
MAKING BRICK.

MT. B. F. Harwood has engaged active iy in the manufacture of brick. Machines of the latest and most approved pattern have been set up, and are turning out the for burning brick has been prepared just across the railroad. and as soon as poss- ble the klns will be fired.-UniorItown Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

Ing artificial silk from pine logs. The American right was purchased from the inventor. Count de Chardonnet, of Paris. ffsrl $260, 900. and the building of factory will be begun soon, probably in Paterson.
 N. J. Tn speaking of the matter last night, Mir. Thatcher saad: "The invention was brought to my attertion. and the re- suits shown were so satisfactory that investigated. A factory has been in operation in Besancob France, for some
 time and one is now being built in Lan- caShiTe, England.
 Q ''For many years, am informed, there
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
PRoFITING BY THE PAST

The farmers of this county are proffting by the experience of last year. and are hedging sgainst any possibility of short crop of ccrn ard ground peas, by largely increasing the acreage in these very im- pcrtant crops.-Ozark Star. .-,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
e1F,ARMERs REMEMBER THIS.

D Every producer, whatever may be his line, must feern some time in his life that nything which he can produce at all. can be produced more cheaply than 1t can. be purchased. .FaIrmers. especially, should preserve thisb1eafor future refer ence.-Cullman Tribune.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
A RONAvNZA5

The United States congressmen may not be doing the country much good, but they are geetttng to be a bonanza for patent medicine advertisers. .-Tal- ladega Moun. a In Home. S- A a~, '~4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
THE scEPTRE WILL PASS.

While we believe the south should raise everything necessary to home comfort and subsistence first, we, do not all be- lieve~ in . the dethronement of cotton as king; yet 1t seems the sceptre will pass perforce from him in Dixie this year. Not only will the Mississippi floods material ly diminish the crop, but the fall, of '96 was so dry that the seed could not fully mature. and 1t now looks as though the farmers would not be able to get a good stand. They are replanting everywhere in this section.-Talladega Mountain Home. .. -.t-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
TIRED OF FUSION.

Some of he leading republicans of Ala bama say they are tired of fustons and that henceforth the pops and Hanna crats must stand on their own merfts.- 'UniontOwn Herald. rldF ts5
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
FARMERS REJOICING,

h the course of two months Colbert
 county's new pike roads will be under full, headway, and the farmers are re-
 joitfng that soon they ansreach the county seat without any trouble.-Tus-
 cunbia Dispatch.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
RAIsE HoME suPPLTEs.

Farmers Will never be really prosperous until they raise hog and homlng at home. -Wetumpka Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
PEA CROP LARGE

The merchants of Ozark have sold at least 1,500 bushels of seed ground peas this season. The crcp VIII ulrsquestton- ally be a large one.-Ozark Star.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
A PROFrrABLE CRoP.

Portions of Alabama are well adapted to. tobacco culture, and the growing Of the weed should be more extensive It 6ouid be made profitable crop in Ala Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
THE GOVERNOR AND THE EDITORS

LII IT. 1N't IIIINon <AINlI LII EA ELfl1OINSos
 The Florence Herald announces that Gov. Johnston has accepted an invitation from President Camper of the Alabama
 Press association, to be present al it's convention there next month. The gov ernor has set a new pace in Alabama
 politics in this matter of attending. coh! ventions. He seems to regard it as a
 duty to attend them all. He has so faf let few pass. The doctors and drummers have lately heard his eloquence, and now the editors are to have it. Montgomery Advertiser. '7 s'- .,,i;3.5tt ,',5,5
 Yes, Gov. Johnston is strictly in eXi 1 dence generally. He is governor of the whole state and of all iss people. and when a very large body of the Speople meet for good and legitimate purpose he is not out of place with them-as the chief executive of the sa ate and not as d
 politician. His invitation to the Press association was in accordance wlthrthe expressed wish of different members thereof and of the universal desire of ths people of Florence, who open wide their doors to the brethren. and who desire to honor themselves and dignify the ioc4 casion with the presence Of the highest executive officer of the state. His visit Is intended as a social feature of the oci ca asion, and as such 1t will be gratifying to our people and to the members of the Fourth Estate.-Florence Timss. 9taEl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

There Is no question about 1t. Every body recognizes. Hoods Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
HOME OF HON. H. Dr1ANEgss.

It is, a genuine treat to visit>As4leIr Auger" and spend couple of hours among the beautiful Jersey cows. Berkf shire hogs and handsome horses. 1The sight Is one to awaken every citizen of Limestone to the fact that no one need depend entirely upon a western SmokeI house and a western whea tfleld for their meat and flour. This Is a great country, and ours Is a great people, if they knew it.--Athens Courier. --cr .4suaM 1
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

Speaking of MT. H. H. Browns letter to the Advertiser, the Anniston Hot Blast says: e~ - .,.r -r.
 The state auditor should hereafter make his report in such form. if possible, that it can be understood by MT. H. H. Brown, of Birmingham, and save the necessity of having to rush into print and asking that 1t be explained to him.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
SpesiaI Notice h Subscribers to the

Special Esiiee t. Subscribers to the
 State-hefad. .- From and after this date, all subscriptions to the Daily State 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. -... c'.. All past due accounts must be paid at once.
 J. A. ROUNTREE, General Manager Daily State- .s Herald.
 April 4, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16


 any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. !; F. J. CHENEY. & CO, Props. Toledo. O. We, the undersigned, have known r. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all | business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made | by their firm, N--- | West & Truax Wholesale Druggists, To- ledo, O. rrt Walding, Kinnan 6 Marvin, Wholesale druggists, Toledo. O.. f Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mu cous surfaces of the system.; Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi- monials free. .iGg.- gg3 ? POLLOCK1STEPHEN INSTITUTE.
 Mrs. E. T. Taiiaferro, now principal of North Mississippi college, assisted, by a full and able corps of teachers, will take charge of the Pollock s uephens Institute September next af'i-"''1r .tS1 s-r)}'l
 5-16, 23&30 w
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16

PROUD OF HER WOMEN. <. i The State Federation of Womens clubs met in Anniston in a three days session
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
HOW'S THIS.

We offer one hundred dollars reward for { any case of Catarrh' that cannot be cureds by Halls Catarrh Cure. 4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-16
STATE HERALD

nnfersd at the postoface ct Birmingham. Ala. e saascond-oIass matt0E.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
GOLDEN WORKED EN-.
Office Seekers Case Assumes New
Phase

The case OF NJ Golden, late csndi-
date for the Usage Indian agency, has
assumed nav phase II appears that
Golden worked his candidacy on the
stock plan After securing hundreds
of influential Inducements and getting
a cinch on the Job, apparently, he
formed a company which advanced 50.
600 TO him to further his chances. In
consideration OF this sum the FIVE mem
bers OF the company we're to secure the
Indian trading post, worth S15, 600 10
SiO0. 600 year in the Usage nation.
The money was paid 10 Golden in
advance. When charges were made
against Golden he weakened and the
Guthrie company is left to hold the
bag 1t is alleged on good authority
that Golden has made no less than
Sle, 900 on his candidacy deal. II is
further alleged that his strange dis
appearance from Washington is fake
and that Golden is now in New York
playing the bucket shops.
A Washington special says; Moritz
Golden, of Guthrie, who ended his
quest for office by quietly leaving
town, was no doubt Hctuated by his
knowledge that charges had been filed
against him at the interior department
Charles r Nesler was one OF those
who preferred charges. Another Ok
lRhoma politician wrote to the depart
ment officials saying that Golden had
offered one man SO 500 TO get the Office
for him, aud that he had offered others
emaller amounts
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
CITY In BRIEF.
sam'l OF Posen tonight.

Saml OF Posen tonight
Thomas Keene tomorrow night
Stoves hardware store is undergo
ing renovation.
Rev. Holt, Of the Baptist church,
will lecture tonight on What Is He'll. 4"
The News says Chandler cotton
buyers have paid out over $50, 600 for
cotton this season.
II. L. Cohen is closing out his stock
and will embark In the merchant tail
oring business exclusively.
The remains Of Lock ood, the negro
who committed suicide Saturday, were
buried in Summit View yesterday.
s. p. Snider, recently arrested in
Mulhall for horse stealing, was taken
TO Hood county, Tex, yesterday for
trial.
r II. Romine was arrested at okla
homa City Saturday, by Sheriff Rine-
hart He is charged with forging 3
SIS check on r. A. Gaffney.
In United States district court at
Perry yesterday James Black pleaded
guilty 10 perjury aud was sentenced TO
one year and day in the peniten,iary
The board Of regents Of the Negro
Agricultural and Normal university
10 Oe erected At Langston, will meet
this week to elect corps Of teachers.
Tom Willis returned Monday from
Guthrie. He says that the contest on
his claim has oeeu dismissed by n G
contestant, Beverly Crawford -Chand-
Ter News.
The very latest thing in Guthrie d
TO have list Of guests printed with
regrets" opposite the names of those
who failed to "come in. -Kinghsher
Free Press.
Clint Vidor, advance agent Of the
Oolumoia Opera company, rs In the
city billing the troupe 10 appear Fri
day and Saturday evenings. The COM
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30

pany has over forty people in H. and Is
frst.class In every way This will be
The frst legitimate opera In the his
tory OF the city, and should receive
crowded houses
The pictures OF the art department
OF the Ladies' Home Journal have heen
received by the ladies OF one Of our
churches and will be exhibited before
the holidays.
Reserved seats for the Keene enter
tainment were pat on sale at Wallace
& Muller's yesterday morning and sold
like sensational literature. All tte
good seats will be gone today.
The city directory man will be
around after your copy OF advertise
ments for city and county directory.
Please have them ready for him. Any
one wishing a card IN the directory
who has been overlooked address a
card to r. w. Rooney, general deliv-
cry, and he will call on you
The indictment found at the last
term OF the grand jury against Joseph
Law was held 10 be defective by Judge
nale Monday and he was discharged,
bet on Wednesday the present grand
| jury found another indictment, and
on arrAignment, Law took twenty
four hours TO plead. He was placed
under 81, 600 bonds and his case set
for next Tuesday. Saltwater Popu-
list.
The Lsgoda lind } Leader Of last
week contains highly interesting Ok.
lahoma letter, written by Mr.. l. T.
Herod, late OF Lagoda, who is now
making his home with his son, At.
torney w. Herod The letter de-
scri Ses Oklahoma climate, the thrift
OF the people and distances between
Guthrie aud metropolitan points. Mr..
Herod is 75 years OF age, yet is hale,
hearty and vigorous He likes Guth-
rie immensely and HE words have the
proper ring.
When Thomas Keene was a young
thesp' an he had the reputation OF be,
ing a practical joker, and many a luck
less actors life was made a burden tC
him A certain well-known actor
noted for his carelessness in the mat
ter OF dress, was playing the leading {
part In a melodfama at a New Yorl
theatre. ia the play he was supposed
to have run through with fortune
and to contemplate suicide Some one
knocked at the door of his wretcheC
garrett. He hastily thrust his revol
yer into the drawer OF a table at whicl
he sat. A lawyer Mr.. Keene. entered
and informed him that an uncle hat
died and left him million dollars
: IA million GO money" said the would
be suicide. what shall do with it9
q "Well, Harry" said young Keene, 4"
should buy suit of clothes first
After the performance the stage man
= Rger aned Keene IS for his JOKE.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30

Weak nerves indicate deficient blood.
Nervous people find relief by purify
ing and enriching their blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla the great nerve
tonic
Hoods Pills are the only pills 10
take with Hoods Sarssparills. Cure
all liver ills
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
A BOLD THEFT.
Thieves Steal Team OF Horses From
Wichita Publisher.

Between mignight ard Sunday morn
ing, November 2s, there was stolen
from the bara of II. j Hagny, editor
and proprietor Of the Wichita Beacon,
his team OF horses and carriage.
Both horses are bay, five and eleven
years old respectively The fve-yesr-
old has white right hind foot and very
small star in forehead; name and tail
a little thin from rubbing. Very
plump and attractive animal. The
older horse more rawboned in build
right hind foot "white stocsing;" lit
tie white on other hind foot; foretop
cut some time ago and back about four
inches on neck; now grown out stubby
Carriage was built at lola, Kan, and
is extra fine. Has platform springs
aud coach gearing. Green upholster'
ing; when stolen cushions and backs
covered with a red aud white stripped
material; dash board curved; rail on
top and support on left side broken,
making dash loose on that side, not
noticeable unless taken hold OF; high
backs TO both seats and front scat a
trifle higher than back one. Although
not newly painted, carriage was in
splendid repair; full leather top Hsr-
ness cheap set; black trimmings,
bought few months ago.
A reward OF $50 will be paid for the
return OF the property aud $50 for
arrest aud conviction OF the thieves.
Wire any information at my expense
RUFUS CONE,
Sheriff SedRwick County.
Wichita Nov. 2s, 1897.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30

Chandler News; General Manager
Yokum, of the Frisco railroad, sail
while In town last Saturday that In
all HE experience in rallroading and In
visiting sections of country that were
seeking 10 secure railroads, he had
never seen region whose virtues were
not overestimated until he came on
this trip. He said that all he had
heard Ia regard TO Lincoln and okla
homa counties had underestimated
their advantages. and that while he
had expected TO End a most excellent
country he had been pleasantly sur
prised by finding every thing even bet
Ter than he had expected.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
oatholIo Church services.

Go and hear Rev. Father j. II. o'Con-
nor who gives mission or course Of
extraordinary sermons in the Catholic
church OF this city. The mission will
last till Nov 80.
Sermon every morning at $50 and
a m 4; children's mission every day at
p. m; sermon every evening at 1880
p m.
The subject OF the yening sermons
for the ensuing week Is as follows;
Tuesday 1880 p IN, THE Mother OF
Christ"
Every body is most cordially invited
to attend all the services and sermons.
The church is kept warm and com
Portable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
MISS TURNER ENTERTAINs
Pleasant Dancing Party Given by !
Popular Young Lady.

Miss Irene Turner gave delightful
dancing party Saturday night at her
home, IT'S Cleveland. Buffet refresh
ments were served The occasion was
enjoyed by the following;
Misses Ruby Corbett, Nell Kimball
Lila Briggs, Lena Hunter, Ethel Me
Neal, Anna Carter, Lizzie McNeal
George Oldham, Winnie Oldham. Pear
Hutchinson, Nita Williams, Jess Paine
Lii an Bolcs, Tllla Turner.
Masters William Brooks, Franz
Lyon, Carl Metcalf, Willard Liudwsll
Clyde Mcconnell. win Brooks, San
Smith, Harry Long, Lawson Lowe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
PERSONAL MENTION

e. W. Wilcox is down from PoncS.
Mr.. Epperson, Of Newark, is in the
city.
Secretary Jenkins has returned from
Newkirk.
Edgar Powers returned yesterday
from Winfield
President Murdaugh, Of the Edmond
normal, is sick.
J A. Mcguire, Of Norman, spent
Sunday in the city.
Judge Edwards was up from okla
homa City yesterday.
Attorney General Cunningham has
returned from Wichita
Miss Bertha Gregory is working in
the stenographer's office.
Ed Stevens. of the Lexington Leader,
was in the city yesterday.
John r. Hinkle, Of the Journal. WAS
over from Perkins yesterday.
Ex-Governor Repfrow bought six
teen lots in Norman Saturday.
Miss Lula Strang leaves for st.
Louis tomorrow for visit to friends.
Prof James A. Ament, president Of
/ the Western Normal school, was over
from Alva, Sunday.
Claude r Parker is over from Chand-
Ter. He contemplate es going to the
Klondike In the spring.
Supt ID. r. MURINE and A. Il. Payne,
OF tho Wells, Fargo Express company,
were in the city yesterday.
A. G. Davis has taken a place in the
| Western Union telegraph Office. He
was formerly Santa Fe agent at Sew
ard
Miss May Blackwell Of Guthrie,
and Mrs. May Miller, OF Logansport
Ind, are the guests OF G W. Schlegel
and wife. e.-Chandler News.
Ex-senator d. p. Marum, OF Wood
ward, is in the city. Mr.. MArum has
| just turned several neat deals in cattle
and is feeling very coy in mind.
United States Attorney Roy V. Hoff-
man is in attendance at court this
week. Roy is one OF the most popu-
lar and able young men in Oklahoma
Saltwater Populist.
George orput came over from Enid
yesterday in charge OF Ned Ssson, the
fierce. Mr., Orput says he has no new
| political desires, but Sisson zealously
! guards him through fear that Orput
may break out In new spot.
Bob Woods, ex-eounty attorney OF
/ Garfield county, now resident of
| recumseh and Shawnee, was In the
city Yesterday. Mr.. Wood is prince
OF royal fellows and has hundreds OF
| friends. He says Shawnee last week
opened one OF the finest opera houses
in the territory.
Col. Tom Corbett, Of PAducsh, until
quite recently register OF the land
Office at Guthrie, Oklahoma, was the
guest OF DR. Richmond Saturday. Col.
/ Corbett says he wouldn't give Hick-
man county for the whole territory OF
Oklahoma. He lived here in his b oy-
hood days. Clinton tKy.) Democrat.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
COMMISSIONERS JONES
Visits the City and ooafers With Re
publicans.

w. Il. Jones, commissioner Of Indian
affairs. spent Sunday In the city. He
has just completed an inspection OF the
Indian agencies at Pawhuska and Sac
and Fox, and after a visit to Darling
ton and Anadarko, he will return TO
Washington and submit report OF
lis findings TO the interior department.
MIR. Jones conferred with number
OF Republican leaders several hours
while here and was given pointers re-
gArding a number OF agency applicaD Is.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
Real E.tnts Trnn.fer..

Casey. Swasey Co To A G. Schnell,
lot II, blk 4s, East Guthrie, W d d-...s | %
Anson c. Schnell 10 Joseph NJ Roads,
lot "a. blk a. W a.. ....,...... ........... so
Peter n. Holt to sarah Robinson, lots
1-2-3-4-5. block 3, Mulhall. W d ....- 80
j. B Beadics 10 Austen W. WuRht,lOt
I2 block 6s, East Guthrie. deed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
Fifth Annual.

The grand illumination OF the We'll
come Grocery will be given We Ines
day aud Thursday evening, Dec h
and 9th. Don't fail TO witness this
grand sight OF life time.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30

All lovers of vocal music will be
given a rare treat by the Sherwood
Grand Concert company on Wednesday
evening, Decem ber s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-30
OUR EFFORT

To maintain the standard of GOOD SHOES and lowest
prices is proven by the of business Once
customer, always customer-because give you FIT
STYLE and WEAR QUALITIES all combined in one shoe.