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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

A bill has been introduced in the legis- 1ature allowing women to hold the office of superintendent of education in the fol- lowing counties: Crenshaw, Coffee, Pike, Madison, St. Clair, DeKalb Walker Ge- neva, Shelby, Fayette. and Lamar. It will be noticed that High Jackson, door neighbor to Madison, is not includ- ~d in the list. Timberlake is from High Jackson, and the public is patiently wait ing to hear an expression from him on this subject.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
COSTLY CROSSED WIRE.

Chicago Jan. 25.--Ths residence of Charles J. Barnes. No. 2238 Calumet ave- nue, was totally destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. His private li brary, one of the finest in the United States, and collection of bric-a-hrac. on which high value is set. were destroyed. and with the damage to the building and furnishings, will make the loss fully $200,000, fully covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is attributed to crossed electric wire In the basement.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

The Advertiser rehashes all that old stale stuff about the Palmer and Buck ner platform being the time honored principles" etc. The people of Alabama settled that question last fall by declar- ing overwhelmingly for the Chicago plat form and nominees.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
, THE RAzOR-BACK.

The Birmingham State Herald pays glowing tribute to the ''razor-back" and indicates that he Is the coming animal for the future. The animal may be all right sso- long as the mast" crop holds out, but a hog that requires one hun
 ired bushels of corn to grow ten pounds of flesh will never come In genuine fa- for with enterprising farmers.-Florence Di eFzs ffa. .h as4sxs am
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
STOLE A HAM

And Then Tried to Murder Three Per
 sons-Brought Down by Bullet
 Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 25.-John Terrell, an ex-convict, tried to kill Miss Lena Will kinson, Patrolman Ivy and negro serv-- ant, today. Ivy and Terrell had a run ming duel for two blocks, and finally the policeman shot the man in the head and captured him. .,.s s.z .iif it s
 Terrell, who is desperate negro. enter ed Miss Wilkinson's boarding house on
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
A NAsHvILLE FAILURE.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 25.--The Aineri- can Paper Box company J. D. Hamilton, sole proprieor, made an assignment to- day for the benefit of creditors. The Nashville Trust company is named as assignee, and the entire stock. machin- cry accounts, etc., are conveyed to the assignee. The liabilities of the company are $11, 600. The assets are not stated. J. D. Hamilton and wife. made an indi- vidual assignment. In which they convey their home place to secure debts amount Ing to A1,289. %
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
BREACH OF PEACE.

Now comes Representative Kyle. of Morgan, with bill seeking to make it @ misdemeaner toT publish a personal card so wor5ed that it will likely cause a breach of the peace. Judging from the; numerous cards which have passed be- tween the Decatur editors without blood letting, we are forced to the conclusion that MT. Kyle is seeking personal relief from local disappointment-Hu
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
THE -REFoRMAToRY.

It is gratifying to note that the state press has so .expressively advocated the establishment of a reformatory for crim- inal youth. and legislators have long since reached the wise conclusion that the voice of the press is a power not easi- ly resisted There is every reason for our lawmakers to hearken to the news papers since the newspapers serve as a speaking tube for the masses. The re- formatory is a public necessity, and every. idea of the advancement of state. hood demands it.-AAttalla Beacon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

ed as the bullets flew near their heads.
 When he recovered consciousness Ter rell said that he went back to the house quietly when first captured to show the people that he was not afraid.
 He served one term in the penitentiary for killing a man and has been on the county chain gang repeatedly.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

The Montgomery Advertiser refuses to answer the question: If the democratic party, in national convention regularly assembled, again declares for the free coinage of both gold and silver. at 16 to ]. will you support the ticket nominated by that convention? ''
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

The people of India can live on $5 a year, This is a small sum to support a human being for twelve months, but it is sufficient to maintain life. The inhab- itants of India live chiefly on rice, which is cheap and nutritious. At any rate 1t Is preferable to the clay that the dirt eaters of Georgia subsist upon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

The blizzard that ragged in Engla nd was followed immediately by cold wave In the United States. The American weather clerk Is quite English. doncher know.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

Speaking of the bolters. the Advertiser remarks that ''the rank and file rebelled," etc, and will do so again. When did you get to be frank and hle?" Last fall you were all generals.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

MT. Cleveland's last duck hunt is liable to bring on more talk. The report is that ducks move farther south from the point the President is reported to have flushed the game, and red-hot stove and a bar rel of Kentucky Bourbon would have been congenial partners to suit the weather. Aii
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

The Advertiser is certainly anxious to get back in the party, judging from the way she rejoices at the bars still remain ing down.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
WITH TIE STATE EDITORS

s's.s 4-@ ssssss s&#s AGRICULTURAL ENCOURAGEMENT. The Mobile and Birmingham Railroad company is showing a. commendable. in- ferest in the eneOura cement of agrieul7 ture along it's line by offering attractive premiums for tlieb exhibit of certain, products.-Mobile Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
PREPARATIONS FOR ANOTHER
 CROP

The farmers have sbegun active prepa- rations for another crop. It is to be hoped they wIn plan wisely, diversity their crops and start out with the deter imitation to live at home, for upon the prosperity of the farmers depends the prosperIty of US sall.-Randolph a Leader.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

Those who will stand in good faith by the nominees are invited back by the committee; those who will not, put the bars up on themselves. if honorable men.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

There is a demand for houses on the other side of the cemetery. Men want a home beyond the grave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

Rheumatism attacks the back and shoulders, and the joints. It Is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.& le ~ E
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
CHORUS AND LADIES-, AND GEN
 TLEMEN 0FJAPAN st

! Mesdames satteffeld and Bacon i; Misses Mary MeCrossin, Elnor McCros- sin, O'Brien, Cox, Halow, Annie O'N 'Neill Margaret O'Neill, Gene Fallon, Mcleod Daily. Dacey, Noland Messrs. Frank Arioo, c. s. Smith, J. Halstead, Benton, j. J. Smith, c. B. Stafford. Manley, Scar oy Farley, Kraclenberger. Montgomery c. T. Stafford, Maxie,A Diggins, Grad
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
TARANTELLA DANCE.

Misses Ethel Roberts, Georgie sThomp- son, Maud Goldwine, MarysStevens, Lou lie Hall, Elsie Eather1ey, Mary Dillon, Helen VanHoose, Marjorie Catchings, Minnie Bishop, Blanche Weller, Callie Richardson, Emma Richardson, Annie Gaines ssaiFs' sf-s-zf f.'sa'7
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
NATIONAL DANCE.

Misses Nettie Smith, Florence McCross- in, EJtta Donovan, Lenora sONeill
 Blanche Houseman, Bertha Eatheriey, Zola Weiss, Nellie McPoland. Frankie McNamara, Ruby Bishop, Emma Cow
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
STATE HERALD.

Entered at the postomce at Birmingham. Ala, as second-class matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26

An unqualified success was the per formanee of that delightfuilys tuneful opera. "Mikado,' presented by home tall ent at O,Brien'ss last night. @a
 Despite the fact that zero weather was the order the attendance was very large, and those who braved the keen, raw wind were amply repaid for their yentuces
 From the great "Mikado" to the .ttniest dance every one in the cast was perfect and the selections for the principal solos were, as predicted in these columns, as good as could possibly have been pro- cured. TfFNtf ~s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-26
LpTTLE LAPS. :

Myrtle Coker, Mamie Egan, Evalena Johnston, Eva Conner, Nellie Achor, Kathleen McGeever. Annle Conniff. Lucy Hall, Katie Burke, Louisa Lynch, Bertha Dreher. Marie Gflardoni, Mary Tavel Robina Hofer, Elizabeth Cahalan, Sarah Harris Beulah Knighton. Nellie Rev. Rose Morton, Henrietta Morton, Mamie hue, Katie Walsh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
Original Marriage Ceremony.

A most original marriage ceremony
took place in Harwich. England, few
days ago. The curate of the church re-
eeived a visit from the bridegroom, who
apologized for asking him to perform
the ceremony instead of the vicar Of
the parish. "The fact is, you are keen
wheelman, am told" Yes said the
curate Ca muscular Christian), much
amused; 81 don't know how | should
get on without my bicycle" well, that
is why | came TO you. To tell the truth,
we want to have some fun out of the
wedding, and we mean to have a cycle
one!" Accordingly, on the appointed
day, the wedding party, consisting of
bride and bridegroom and about 30
guests, rode down to the church, at
tired in regulation cycling costumes
the bride in a neat tailor-made gown,
the bridegroom and groomsman in
Enickerbockers and caps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01

An immense cave has been discover
ed at Belefortc, Penn. So far ii has
been explored to depth of 800 feet and
preparations have been made To &c n.
tinue the work.
u. ). Consul Moghan al ChemnitZ,
Germany reports that Germany pro
duced last year mlliol tons of beet
sugar and used II million tons of beef
roots. The number of factories Is 90, 45S.
Frederick p. Morris, recently APP
pointed paymaster general on Gov
elect Blacks staff, has requested the
withdrawal of his name on account OF
newspaper attacks on his military re-
cord.
The postofice block at Amesburg,
Mass, was badly damaged by fire Sun
day. The loss on building and on
property of the various occupants will
amount to 100000. Insurance about
$4,000.
The Windsor hotel. four saloons. two
clothing stores, three restaurants, one
grocery store, two livery stables and
two barber shops, composing a large
portion of the business section of Pots
dam, n. Y, were destroyed by fire
Sunday. The damage is estimated al
100000, partially covered by insur.
ance.
Fire on Sunday destroyed the repair
shops of the Dushylle division of the
Brooklyn Heights Railway Co., and a
four-story frame building used by
Weiz d Zerwicks, brewers, as "A storage
house in Brooklyn. Total loss 500, 900,
well covered by insurance. Cause OF
fire own.
Wreckers removed a rail from the
center of the Cahaba bridge on branch
of the Louisville and Nashville railway
about 50 miles from birmingham, Sun
day morning and the regular passenger
train was dashed to rocks below a dis
lance of 100 feet. At least - were killed
outright The rslstripped the
bottles of dead and dying. The crash
of the falling train was heard three
miles. The fiends have not yet been
apprehended.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
News Summary.

The Bank of Minnesota at ST. Paul
will reorganize and open for business.
The Tonawanda. n. Y, high school
has been totally detroyed by fire. Loss
between $4,000 and $4,000.
CIT is said that the officers and crew
of the Three Friends Will be demanded
by Spain on the charge of piracy.
Six miners were killed at Princeton,
Indiana, last Saturday night by an eX-
plosion of gas in a coal mi G shaft.
The Great Northern railway has be-
gun a tunnel through the Cascade
mountains which will cost $4,000, 600.
News from St, Johns N +. says that
the herring catch is total failure and
that 1000 people are on the verge of
starvation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
State News.

An electric lighting plant i one OF
the improvements TO be put in at
Byron.
Arnold Wilkes. OF Pearle, was bad
" injured by the bursting of a shot
gun while hunting.
J. :. Holmes, who killed young
Johnsonat Grand; Rapids. last winter,
because he put h : cold fingers down
Holmes neck is to be granted a new
trial.
The governor also signed the pardon
of Eugene j. Kirby, sentenced in Cal
houn county March %. 1892, TO ten
Years Imprisonment at Jackson for the
crime OF forgery.
Benton IIarbor people have long
wanted union depot, and they now
believe the project will become an ac-
complished TACT when the new 81.
Joseph Valley road reaches that place.
Allegan business men have organ
lied an improvement and amusement
association, the object of which is TO
a
door baseball and other athletic sports
may be enjoyed during the winter.
Some of the fire departments i'm the
copper country arc sore on the present
Upper Peninsula Firemen's Associa-
ton, and are trying to organize a new
one, to bo composed only Of c0mpan-
les in lIoughton, Baraga and Mar
quctte counties.
An OwossO man was poisoned in a
peculiar manner recently. a friend
had given him some rabbits, and i'm
dressing them his hand was badly
poisoned. The animals had been run
ming among poison sumach, and in
SHINING them the poison was trans
fcrred to the mans hands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
Gold for Teeth FiIlInrs.

1t is not generally understood that
there are scientific reasons for the en-
fioyment of gold in filling teeth. Gold
can be welded into a solid mass while
cold. 1t can also be pressed into the
smallest cavities and depressions. Wher
once the cavity is properly cleaned and
the gold carefully put in, care being
taken that it fills every particle of space.
the union of teeth and filing is as near.
~ perfect as is possible without the ac-
ton of heat. a gold filing may be
built up to almost any size or shape re.
quired. None of the acid secretions of
the mouth or stomach have any effect
upon IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01

One Of tie most amusing stories Of the
day treats Of mistaken philanthropy. AZ
a certain army post there was a sentry on
duty near the hospital The surgeon was
preparing TO go TO bed inside, VIXEN he
was annoyed and alarmed at the seutrys
coughing His experienced ear tod him
tina, the man had "A severe bronchial afflio-
tion, needing strong remedy.
He debated awhile with himself, and
thon going into the dispensing room, com
pounded powerful mixture This he took
outside 10 the sentry with instructions to
swallow it Immediately. The man refused
The surgeon insisted and finally command.
cd the soldier TO take the medicine, which
he did with much grumbiing Then the
worthy surgeon went 60 bed, pleased GO
bear no more coughing
Next morning TO his surprise, the com
handing officer sent for him and said that
the sentry had complained, declaring THAI
the surgeon had forced him to swallow
something he thought was poison An
invest CATION followed and revealed the faca
that while the surgeon was mixing tho
medicine the coughing sentry had been ts-
lieved and consequently the remedy had
been given TO the wrong man. II onuos
Tit. Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
No MORE.

The Island of Juan Fernando Destroyed
San Francisco, December -, A few
weeks ago a vessel putting in at Lisbo'
after a trip around Cape Horn, reported
the destruction by volcanic action
Of the Juan Fernandez island, famou,
as the tabled home of Robinson Crusoc
The master claimed to haye seen the
catastrophe from the deck of his vessel
The report was not given credence al
the time by scientific men and many
denials are printed in papers and mag.
azines. But Capt. Powells, of the
British ship James Kerr, now in port
asserts that the story is generally be-
Iieved by seafaring men all over the
world. The James Kerr recently
arrived from Newcastle, n. S. w, wher,
she was laid up four months on account
OF the coal strike, Capt. Powells met 8
very large number of master mariners
there and says the destruction of the
island was matter of common GOSSIP
among them. The captain himself has
not passed within sight OF the islanC
since 1889, when he secured an excel
lent photograph of 1t from the deck o
the ship. He says that some of The
captains who arrived in Newcastle while
ne was there verified the report that th'
island was missing,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01

health is the very thing he ncglccts more
than anything else. His health is the rope
by which he climbs 20 success. Ii be-
hoovcs him TO keep the rope in good con-
dition, and not 20 neglect broken strands.
When the rope of health breaks even
little bit, il should be mcuded at once. IL
is easier TO keep health than II is to regain
il. When a man feels himself running
down. when he realizes a loss Of vitality
and energy, he must call halt. lie is Cn
a down grade. The strands Of his rope
are parting rapidly.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has helped thousands of men i'm just this
condition. Ii makes health, il makes pure,
rich blood. it forces out impurities ard
kills germs. II doesn't make any differ
euce what name you call your trouble by
spepsia-kiduey asc-rhcumatism-
consumption-skin disease, the Golden
Medical Discovery will cure il absolutely.
None Of these diseases can retain hold on
the body when it is full of rich, pure blood.
Every man who cares 60 keep his health should
have Or Picrce's " Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser "a finely illustrated book of 1905 pages.
Sent to any address on receipt Of III onc-cent
stamps 10 GOV, cost of mailing 0Hit.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATIONS, No. 665 Main Street. Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
Had Spoilers.

Sarah Bcrnhardi cannot spell well, and
one of our own most cherished actresses
does not always spell correctly. In a re-
cent autograph letter Of hers we find "oc-
cured 20 Then Bismarck never could spell
He himself has confessed to "a lack of
diligence at school, as a consequence Of
which his letters contain many spelling
errors John Bright was another states.
man somewhat weak I'm the same particu.
lar Even Oliver Wendell Holmes made a
mistake in spelling the rather common
word Indispensable, which no wrote
Indispensable "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
WHAT VICTORIA GOULD 90.
Mas Enormous Power, Though she Never
Dnres Ise II.

Dares Use IL.
AS a matter of fact. says the London
TitcBits, our sovereigns have rarely
taken any active part in politics since
George lis time, but they could still
do some very astonishing things if they
chose. The queen could dismiss every
Tommy Atkins in our army, from the
commander in chief to the Youngest
drummer boy. She could disband the
navy in the same way, and sell all our
ships, stores and arsenals 20 the first
customer that came along. Acting en-
tirely on her own responsibility, she
could declare war against any foreign
country, or make Il present To any for
eign power of any part of the empire.
She could make every man. woman ana
child in the country peer Of the realm,
with the right, in the case of males who
are of age. TO a seat in the house of
lords. With single word she could
dismiss any government that happened
to be in power, and could, it IS believed,
pardon and liberate all the criminals in
our jals. These are few of the things
the queen could do if she liked; but il is
not necessary to say that her majesty
never acts IN matters 81 state, except on
the advice of the government for the
time being.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01

A drowning man would have little
use for method of rescue which would
require days. A dyspeptic doesn't
want to bother with "A remedy that IS
going tn take weeks To show its benet-
cia effects The Mount Lebanon
Shakers are Offering product under
the name of Shaker Digestive Cordiai
which Yields immediate relief TIE
very first dose proves beneficial i'm most
cases; and il is owing TO their unbound
ed confidence in it that they have put
10 cent sample bottles on the market
These can be had through any drug
gist, and it will repay the afflicted L.
invest the trifllng sum necessary to
make a trial The Shaker Digestive
Cordial relieves bv resting the stomach
and aiding the digestion of food
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
SURE TO WIN.

The people recognize and appreciate
real merit. That is why Hoods Sar-
,aparilla has the largest sales in the
world. Merit in medicine means the
power to cure. Hoods Sarsaparllla
cures-abSolutelv, permantly cures.
1t is the One True Blood Purifier.
Its superior merit is an established
fact, and merit wins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-01
Our v Washington Letter.
The Week = DOings AT the Ma
.tiOuai. Capital. Cleveland
still eeis that HIS Pow
ers Exceeds Congress. he
Ways and Means Cuii-
nlittec Hard at NOr,i
Preparing IL New
schedule.

Two topics continue 10 lead all 9TH
ers IN lntelc>t among habltues and EN-
pioyes OF the capitol, namely, the prob
able actl III 81 congress on the Cuban
question alu the coming tarlil .eglsla-
ton. Even nc question OF Mcklnley's
cabinet Is thrown IN the back ground.
Regarding the embrogho with spain 1t
Is asserted thlt congress will not pass
any incendIary resolutions and that the
president viii stand pat. Some Of the
best informed constitutional, lawyers
insist that tn president Is Dlutilng but
as long aS hs carries it through Il Is as
effective As II he had royal flush IN
his diplomatic hand instead Of IA bob
tail. 1t is believed, now, that nothing
of Importance will be done in the mat
ter until after the 4th of March, when.
if the Cubans continue to hold their
own that Mckinley will accord them
beligerent rights. 1t is thought quite
probable that demand will be made
on Uncle Sam to deliver over 10 the
tender mercles of the Spanlards the
crew of the Three Friends and that
they will be trled for piracy. The pro-
gram prepared by chairman Dngley
and his colleagues of the Ways and
Means committee cOntemplates begin
ming active work on the new tariff bill
this week and continuing y days, or
longer if necessary. Several labor or.
CARNATIONS will be heard.
A little surprise is manifested in
democratic circles over the rumor that
ex-candidate Bryan proposed to di,
continue his lectures. y prominent
democrat remarked that he doubted
the truth of the rumor very much as
there was too great an opportunity for
Bryan to keep himself before the
people and nOtoriety seemed to be one
OF the things he was seeking.
Speaking of tneJpre,ldential cabinil
there is some talk of Senator Allison
being called to take the premiership
If such should be done there is some
speculation as who will succeed him in
the senate. Personally do not think
that he will resign. The position he
now occupies is better and offers just a.
much opportunity to lay wires for the
presidency.
Gen. Miles plan for the re-organi-
cation of the Army and its consequent
enlargement does not seen TO meet
with much approval among congress
men, albeit none Of them have so far
advanced any very able arguments
against it. 1t is admitted that the
country is sadly deficient in drilled men
aud although supplemental by the
national guard the number of well
drilled, well armed men who could be
called together at moments notice is
ridiculously small. 1t is certain and
Is 50 admitted by competent critics that
we need increased appropriations for
arms and ammunitiOns at least
The prospects are good for an in
crease in the amounts usually voted for
coast defenses but whether it will be
sufficient to meet the needs of the day
remains TO be seen.