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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
 A POINTER.

At a special election held few days since to hI1sa vacancy in congress from the First Missouri district. the demo- cratic candidate was elected by plural fty of 5,516. The same district in 1892 gave a democratic plurality of 3.553; in 1894 a republican plurality of 429 and In 1896 democratic plurality of 4.724.
 These facts and figures are significant. AS will be seen from them, the district IS normally and strongly democratic. and in 1892, when Cleveland was running upon platform, construed throughout the west and south as a declaration for the equal treatment of silver and gold as money metals at our mints, and when 1t was generally believed that he was a democrat it went democratic by large majority; but in 1894, when Cleveland had forced his gold standard and other heresies on the democratic party, almost disrupting it, and it was feared Cleve- landism might eventually be substituted for democracy, the party met crushing defeat Two years later, however, when the party had rid itself of Cleveland, re- pudlated Clevelandism, and reaffirmed and proclaimed anew its ancient doc trines, it achieved signal victory; and yet later, when the people had become firmly convinced that the Chicago plat form was made to stand upon, and to be the creed of the party, a still greater triumph was won.
 The result of the Missouri election is only manifestation of political senti- ment as it is developing throughout the republic, and indicates that the demo- cratic party is again cohesive and solid and growing. stronger every day Thus at has been ever since the November elec- tion, and win continue to be so long as it adheres to and maintains the declara- tiens of it's last national platform, which was nothing more nor less than an ampli- fication and aggressive assertion of the Fundamental and imperishable truths of democracy.
 Reasons accumulate every day why democrats should and will stand stead fast to the faith and yield nothing to the walls and clamors of those who would work the party's overthrow by pursuading 1t to an abandonment of the principles which received the allegiance of six and half millions of patriots in November, 1896, and would today com mand the earnest support of a million more.
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thought it necessary to mount it on six

thought it necessary to mount it on six wheeled trucks.
 JuzIt after the close of .lhe war the gov ernment put a great amount of it's rail- way material that had been used in tho prosecution of the war inao the hands of an auction firm in Cincinnati, and among i5 was the Lincoln car. Sidney Dillon, who was then att the head of the Union Pacific affairs was directly responsible for its purchase. For a long time after il arrival in Omaha the car was great curiosity both on account of it's connec- ton with the martyr president and also for the reason that it was then consid- cred l.ihe ay coascm senlfiatrieo--aw wbkg cred the finest railway coach that had been constructed.
 Late In 1892 a company of men from New York sent an agent to Omaha with a view of negotiating purchase of the ear.. in ending to exhibit at the Worlds s Fair Satisfactory terms with the Union , Pacific people could not be made. how ever and the project was abandoned. The agent desiSed to have proof of the authenticity of he ear from the railway offieiaG, and I. H. Congdon, for many years ma ster mechanic of the Union Pa cific railway, in a lengthy letter on the subject to E. L. Lomax, general passen- ger agent of the road said:
 zs"The famous car was brought 10 Oma- ha in 1866 and was purchased for the Union Pacific by T. c. Durant. Sidney Dillon manifested great interest in the cdr in the early days of the road. I was in charge of the locomotive department of 'ihe Great Western Railroad of Illions alt Springfield, during the war, and was t1fere at the time President Lineolne re- mains were brought there. The car had been used as the funeral car and stood in the railroad yards during the time that Bincoln's body lay in state at the capf- tol building, and we had an opportunity of examining it closely. I remember . identifying 1t as the anne car when 1t ,geame here in 1866. When first brought to Omaha it was used as a private car by the directors but on account of it's extreme weighl and the manner in which 1t was mounted it rode so poorly that s'they soon abandoned 1t. I have been toper the road wih MT. Dillon in the Lin- coin car and heard him speak of 1t as be- ing the one the presfdeH. used during ,tti9e war, and In which his remains were dbrought to Springfield. Mr. S H. H. Clark, now president of the Union Pacific stated to me a good many years ago thas MT. Dillon desired some of the furniture 3of dhe car taken out and sent to New York, and I saw that this request was .iearried out
 .:'HThe car wals built as nearly as possi- ble to suit MT. Lncoln's idea. and was so peculiar in construction as to give it individual chara cterstics."
 < This famous old ear will form e.he cen- ss5ral figure of the transportation exhibit fofSthe Trans-Missouri and International Exposition of 1898, at Oma ha.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
WON Ar FoRr PAYNE.

They were sitting tn a popular Boston hotel One was prominent Boston capi- talist ard an old Federal soldier and the odhfw citizen of North Alabama and a rsal estate specubator. They met by ,acci- dent and became familiar over sipping the flowing bowl, Their conversation turned on their experiences during the great civil strife The conversation waxed warm but pleasant arl1 the drinks were thick and ful. The Yankee was leaning back in his arm chair and Johnnie was resting his face on his hands looking in- tertly through his glazed eyes on the floor. ... -s-.'~
 q s-zay. s-jo5hnnfe, WyeS4e whip youze at Mannassa
 2Yep." sts m ,s
 "we'ze whip you at yicksburg?Y
 Yep" 4lJ94. t1l Gt&
 .'We'ze wfir yruze- at--- Mis-shany Ridge?''
 "we'ze whip you at Atlanta"
 ssYep. But hold uphold up! Eat wus in 1860 and 1865. But s-zay, pard, whpt weze done to yeze from 1890 to 1895 at Fort Payne wassa plenty"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
CUBAl
By V W. E. Horic.

I pity those who cannot bear,
 The sorrow laden, plaintive cry Of anguish. while the Ilatriotss tear,
 Makes mute appeal for those who die. Makes mute appeal, while heartlesS greed Would stay the outstretched, helping hand To suffering men, in time of need,
 Who love, revere their native land Who love, revere, thesfairest isle
 Of all the isles, of all the seas, With freedoms sun in cloud the While, The tyrant issues his decrees! The tyrant issuesy forgeS chain, To nanace andnbind the free To worse than death-a bond With spain Of ravishment and infamy! Of rayishment and helllsh hate,
 In carnival of ghoulish giee, They rape and feast, insatiate,
 Incarnate ffeffds.. of infamy! .Inearuate fiendsi Pray God,s what then,
 Rut ghouls in all of natures round, So like to them fin habits when
 Their loathsome trail of ruins found! Americans, within the hour
 Iris yours to help the starving poor; To break the bolts of tyrant power,
 And open wide the freeman's door! Then strike! oh, strike!! strike home the
 blow,
 Drive from the islands in our sea All tyrants crowned-let tyrants know
 Our continent and isles are free!
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
WHAT IT TAKES.
How Running a Newspaper Is Denee+A.
 False Idea Exploded. E

How Running Newspaper Is Dene-4A.
 False Idea Exploded. T
 It takes money to run a newspaper St. John News. tfS4S ss
 What an exaggeration What a whopper It has been disproved thou sand timesl It is a clear case of airy fancy. 1t doesn't take money to run newspaper. It can be run without. money. It is not business venture. It is charitable institution, a begging con- cerr, a highway robber. A newspaper is a child of the air; the crea ture of a dream. It can go on, and on, and on, when any other concern would be in the hands of a receiver and wound up with cobwebs in the windows.
 It takes wind to run a newspapers it takes gall to run newspaper. It takes a scntillating accrobatic imagination and half dozen white shirts and rail- road pass. to run newspaper. But money-heavens to Betsey and six hands round, who ever needed money in con- ducting a newspaper. Kind words are the medium of exchange that do the bus mess for the editor-kind words and church social tickets. When you see an editor with money, watch him. He'll be paying his bills and disgracing his pro- fession. a r.
 Never give money to an editor. Make him trade it out He likes to swap.
 Then when you die, after having stood around for years and ,sneered at the edl- tor and his little jim crow paper.-he sure to have your wife send in safs CT three extra copies by one of your weeping children, and when she reads the gener- ous and touching notice about you, fore. warn her to neglect to send the editor ten cents. It would overwhelm him. Money is a corrup.dng thing. The editor knows it, and what he wants Is your heartfelt thanks. He can thank the prina- CTS and they can thank their grocers v, t'
 Take your job work to the job offices, Cor if he is counry printer send 1t to, the city and save five cefts-the rail- roads are accommodating and will charge nothing for transportation, and then come and a;k for half rates for the church notices. Get your lodge letter heads a nd stationery printed out of town, and thsn flood the edhsor with beautiful thoughts in resolutions of respect and cards of thanks. They make much spicy reading when you pick it up filled wi Jh these glowing and vivid mortuary articles. you are so proud of your little local paper.
 But money--Seorn the filthy thing Don't let ,he pure innocent editor know anything about it. Keep that for sordid trades-people who charge for their wares. ? The editor gives hia bounty away. The Lord loves a cheerful giver. He'll take care of the editor. He has char CT from the state to act as door mat for the com, munity. He will get the paper on some how, and stand up for the gown and whoop it up for you when you run for offiees, and lie about your pfgeon-toed daughters tackey wedding, ] and blow about your big-footed sons S4 a week Job and weep over your shriveled soul when 1t is released from your gisaspine body, and smile at your giddy wifess sec ord marriage. Don't worry about dhe1edli itor he'll get on. The Lord knows how but somehow.-Rofne Tribune 4E .s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
SOME INTERESTING TALKS
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 subject received favorable comment, and MT. g. einer moved that the executive committee take steps to bring the mat ter before the legislature. Mir. Rison fla vored an amendment that every officer and director be made responsible for all deposis. The motion as amendsd pre- vailed.
 Alt D. m. the convention, afi.er ad- journment for dinner, reassembled and MT. J. B. Cohbs, of Birmingham, ably discussed the question How to Reduce the Gratuitous Work of Banks" He of fered number of suggestions which were discussed and accepted.
 Other maLJirS of interest were dis- cussed after which the bankers enjoyed pleasant trolley ride around the city.
 THE BANQUET
 About fifty members of the Alabama State Bankers association sat around the heavy laden tables in the beautiful din- ing hall of the Morris hotel last night to participate in the annual banquet which closes their session. The menu had been prepared under the direct supervision of mine host c. H. Nabb, which is in Itself a guarantee eff everything being par excellence. Beautiful bowls of flowers we're neatly and artistically distributed on the long table which added to their very attractiveness. Every movement during the evening was made under mine hcflt's personal observation and by his direction. Sp
 MT. Robert Jemison- acted as toast mas ter. and delivered a neat speech of wei come. The first speaker Introduced was Mir c. D. Woodruff, of Anniston, and he spoke feefirgly on his reception in and his impressions Of Birmingham. Though short his rernsrks were well received.
 MT. Serarer of the sAmerican Banker,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
FAMOUS OLD LINCOLN c,aF.s
Now in the Union Pacific Yards al
 Omahas-sAs It Once Appeared 5 sfta

 Now in the Union Pacific Yards at
 omahas-As It Once Appeared. n'.a ' In an obscure corner of the yards, of the Union Pacific car shops in Omaha. In a, dilapitated and abandoned condieIon,s stands historic relic known as the aLia- coin car" It's sides are esseraekedi and! weather beaten, the glass istgone from its windows and the brass from the rafllnes of it's platforms. From it's former prom inent association with President Lincoln, during the later years of his life and then after his death, 1t would seem that the car deserves better fate than to rot in neglect and obseurity. This car in 1884, was built specially for Mir. Lincoln in the United States military car shops at Alex. andria, Va., by B. P Lamson. master car builder. In its day. according to the Chicago Record, It was one of the handsomest of private railway. coaches! It was used by the president repeatedly in his visits to, the Army of the. PossS1nac down in Virginia, and also to New York and Philadelphia. 3ssJ s5sas, The Lincoln car is forty-twe feet long ing the time Mir Lincoln used 1t was idil vided In three compartments.aies It-was entered by a door In the corner. which opened into a narrow passag way extend ing the entire length of the cdr along. one side. From this passageway doors opened into each one Of the three pris vate rooms The room in one end of the car was considerably larger than the. others and was furnished with large sofa, and reclining chairs. The small reams were also provided with sofa and reclining chairs. although. somewha in- fertor to those in the larger rooms Fhis larger Accompaniment constituted Presia F,-nt. f4ncolp's cfice and assdv- Hbara .-, enrcrtainea his ssiests and transacted business with officials of the government and the generals of the army. The sofa ais a combination affair and was madeanf unusual length to accommodate the tali i.5lesi ,ls. 59Y ESAt 5Ssfd v
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11

fofmof the president. It was used as a sofa or lounge during the day and at night could be adjusted into a double bed. y
 The ear was considered in that day triumph of the car-builder's art. The walls of each of the compartments were padded with rich corded crimson silk up- hclstery, reaching half way to the ceiling, and the frieze of the presidents room @bore the coats-of-arms of the different states of the union. The car was iron clad. armor being set in between the in ner and outer walls, rendering it bullet proof. This adds considerably to it's weight, so much so that it's builders
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
HEFEfN,.''
ious Revival Will Be Inaugurated by Evangelist Andrews-Social

Hefin, Ala, June 9.-(Special Core spondence. .)-Hon. John M. Caldwell, of Anniston, Ala, was in town today. MT Caldwell has many friends in Heflin, who are always glad to have him among them.
 The tent has been stretched for two weeks, meeting. Several preachers of various churches will assist State Evan gelist Andrews in his work at this place; The organ from the Methodist Episcopal church south, has been placed in the big tent and all is now ready for services. After due consideration the tent was placed in one of the prettiest spots in town, just south of the Methodist Epis- copal church all the business houses are west and the majority of the dwellings south, making just a happy medium. Much good is expected to be derived from this meeting. The tent will seat sew erals hundred, but if the weather is good next Sunday it would take tent twice the size to hold the people who will come to Hefiin.
 Miss Fannie Hunnicutt is expected home tonight from an extended visit to Knoxville She will be accompanied by Miss Dunn, of Knoxville who VIII De in Hefin some time.
 MT Arthur Anens, who has been quite sick is able to be up again. 4
 Miss Enloe Strickland gave a crequet party to her little Heflin friends Monday afternoon. The little girls were Misses T gan, Cara Haley and Claude Weaver The boys were Masters Webb Garner, Fred Campbell, Frank and Gus Morgan. The Strickland home. is about one mile from here The children all had de- 1ighfful time and felt very grateful to Heain is always healthy yet there are xeWar troubles among the people than usual hopping cough was here during the winter but in very mild form.
 Ms. Roop, of Roopville Ga, is visiting her felatives in Hefiin-
 Several of Clebourne's people are with fine Alabama editors. Owing to sickness hkafis home, Heffin's editor, Mr. Will Garter, could not join the happy band. | An day singings are stil cherished as namentus occasions in this section. A great many o1 Hefiin's young people drove fifteen miles south of her Sunday fo aa all day singing.
 9# IS GERMANY CROOKED?
 2 L6ndoii, June 10-4The correspondent of 2he IDaily Mail at IA linens says: Extra- &Ffnary runlors are af1oat concerning The fn.Tigues of Germany. It Is said the German government tried to cause the downfall of the Greek dynasty and the ruin of Greek finances. In order to bring this about Germany conternplate the continuance of the war in order that iefms might be dietated in Athens itself. These statements seem scarcely worthy or .cTeuence, Dct IL IS Piopdoiei 'eital oci . nsry will continue to prsss for fiIia ncaf eof1tfol. ssfs''s4si
 CONFEDS A GUARD OF HONOR. K Nashville, Tenfs, June 10. Extensive Preparations have been made. to receive the presidential party tomorrow. The city is handsomely decorated and an elaborate program has been prepared. When the psssidept and party ]esvn rhs, iAEaxwesi House f, :osn he prvcess,nn q. detachment of ex-Conf federatss noun tel, under Colonel Hager, will be the guard of honor, and will be in the grand pro- eession near to the president.
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sidace NfRrch 4th hast. Secretary Gage has1oclxea up 4n the United States treas uryeabout $600OO,00Os in greertbacks and treakury notes, thus doing by indirection what the law fcrbids being done directly, and forcing the retirement of these kinds eff money when the law requires that they be re-issued. This is only part of the republican scheme to permanently con- tract the peoples currency. retire per- nafsently all the greenbacks and treasury notes and substitute for the national bank issuts-pure fiat money. In connection with this movement Mir Gage has con- sultsd with-Z Mr Carlisle, and is said to have his hearty approval, as we'll as that cf Grover Cleveland.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
HOW TO FIND OUT.

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 1sIIi a bottle orcommon glass with urine and lstzit stand twenty-fonr honrss afsed- iHent or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t Is positive evidence of kidney trouble Too frequent desire @ irinste or pain in the back is also con viTiHfngproof that the kidneys and blad- der1are'out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often, expressed that Dr. KIlmer's swamp Roots the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages It corrects inabii- fly tbChold urine and sealdlng pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following the iusesof liquor, wine or beer, and overeones that Unpleasant necessity Of being com pelfed 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 It's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases If you need medicine you should have the best Sold by druggists; price, nfty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail.
 . Please mention the Daily State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness gpf this offer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
WHY WE LOVED.

I loved Rose. and Rose loved me, That was plain as one might see, And why did love her,
 Or did she love me? I loved Rose, for worths own sake. Gentle words her true lips spake, For artless charms and grace,
 Adorable to me. Honest, kind and dutiful, With soul pure and beautiful AS new dekUs from-.5s-
 Or pearls from the sea. Why should Rose, this Rose love me? "1t was plain as plain could be" She sweetly said, "beeause
 I knew Tom loved me"
 Charlie H. Garner.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
NEWS OF THE STORM.

Oelwein, Iowa, June 10.-Reperts up to i a. m. confirm the reports of extensive damage and loss of life along the Mfrne- sota Iowa state line. At Lyle-lone per- son was killed and twenty injured. eight of whom may die. Many buildings were totally destroyed and a heavier loss Of life would have resulted had not 4he storm suddenly veered 70 the south. ..,, [
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
WHAIT DEMOCRACY IS DOING.

Hon. John w. Tomlinson, in Sundays State Herald, appeals to the democratic party to stand by the Chicago platform. That's jueia what the democracy Is doing. and will continue to do until victory crowns it labors in 1900. If there has been any weakening it has been in the ranks of the Palmer -Buckner squad.-Florence Standa I'd Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
TOWARDS NEW PRESIDENT.

The action of the board of trustees of Howard College in selecting Prof F. M. Roof as chairman of ths faculty to suc- ceed Prof. Smith meets the hearty en- dorsemene of those who know. Prof Roof. ms sterling Christian character this ahil- ity as an educator and his record in Bir- mingham- A better selection could not have been made II Is true that Birming- nam can i'll afford to lose from her pub- Tic school a man like Prof. Roof, and The patrons of the Henley school will scarcely become rsconciled to the cha nge, but Bir- mingham's loss is Towards gain. It is gratifying, too, that Prof. Roof does not leave the Stare, bu- practical Fly remains in Birmingham. Prof Roof came to Bir- mingham ten years ago from Louisville, Ky, and as principal of the Henley school his character as an educator has become known far and wide He is scholarly gentleman, having been edu- cated at the Kentucky Classical and Nor mai College Instead of eurning 10 the other professions, the ministry or the law. ao look for president the trustees of Howard have wisely chosen an educator and ths Stale Herald predic s that in con- sequence Howard College will now enter upon the most prosperous era of it's ex- dstence, and 1t will be but a short time before the press of hundreds of students will demand increased accommodations.
 The medal in the senior contest was awarded to Mir H. T. Crumpton. In pre- senting the medal Hon. J. G. Harris, on behalf of the eommisb.e on awards, made a brief but appropriate address. Hon. John w Tonlinson, in few well chosen words, presented MT. Crumpton with a gold watch and chain. a beautiful gift from his mother and sisters.
 Prof. A. D. Smith in taking leave Of the colfig ge and the students made feel ing address which touched the audience and elicited signal demonstration of the love and esteem in which Prof. Smith is held by all.
 The announcement of the name of Prof. F. M. Roof as chairman of the faculty to succeed Prof. Smith was received with prolonged applause It was qui;e as much of a surprise to Prof Roof as to the audience, for the trustees had reach ed a e'scision oEly short while before the announcement was made.
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The bankers, plumbers and woman s Beard-of Missions hawS been with us tnls week One State and two national con ventions is doing very we'll for one week. When Birmingham's auditorium Is com plete, work on which is progressing satis- factorily the city will be we'll equipped to care for all that comes along. Our hotel facilities are already unsurpassed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11

Political prognostications are becoming rife. Among the most recent is the pre- diction that the republicans, middle-cf- thesaoad populists and gold standard ex- democrats wiil amalgamate next year in opposition to the democratic party. It is afso suggested that ex-Gov. Jones or ex-Ccngres ssman Harrison, most probably the -rorrner, will iesdTths forlorn hope as the conJhins's candidate for governor.