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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
AN IOWA SENSATION.
Representative Accused of Corruption and Speaker Byers Promptly Re-
 signs and Demands Investigation.

Des Moines, Ia.. March 17.-A tremend- ous sensation was caused in the Iowa Legislature this morning when Repre- sentative Lambert read portions of a. letter said to have been sent by a build- ing and lean association over the state making wholesale charges of legislative corruption.
 Speaker Byers demanded the letter be read in it's entirety.
 Lambert refused, saying the communl- cation was confidential
 The speaker ordered the sergeant-at- arms to procure it and it was read in the house.
 Speaker Byers then resigned and de- manded thorough investigation of the charges made against himself and other members.
 Many members offered resolutions de- claring confidence in Mir. Bycrs and pro- testing against his resignation. but he declined to make what he termed a grand stand play and adhered to his purpose.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
CUBAN NEWS.
Insurgents in the Interior Meet With Great Success-Railroad Tracks De-
 stroyed, Also a Station.

Havana, March 17.--Via Key West. March 17-From Sagua La Grarde comes the news that on the 18th instant the par ties of Aniceto Hernandez Robau and Julio Dominguez surprised a section of volunteers belonging to the sixth com pany Of that city, the majority of them being negroes who were protecting the cane cutters of the estate Salvador, at a mile distance from the place. Seven were killed on the spot and two have disappeared. Many large cane fires are reported all over Mantanzas province. the rebels applying the torch to the fields in order to prevent grinding. They also set fire to great section of the Matan- gas railroad. burning the cross ties, for a long distance. Rebels fired on Guam abacoa on the nights of Sunday and Mon day. The city was much alarmed and the garrizon was under arms during the two nights.
 Another attack Is expected tonight. the govern r. ent sending troops Several Cuban lsaGers in Mantanzas province haye, received orders from Gomez to
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The State Herald is reliably informed that Mayor Evans is heartily in favor of assisting the military companies of the city, and is anxious that the board of aldermen make the appropria tion of $75 per month asked for by the boys, who are the pride of the city. We are also in- formed that the chairman of the finance committee. MT. H. B. Gray, is also in fa- yer of this appropriation. We hope that the entire board will come to the conclu- sion by the next regular meeting to vote unanimously for the same, and thereby say to the boys" We want to help to bear Iehe burden of keeping up your arm Ory.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Great Britain holds her colonial pos sessions by pursuing a liberal policy. One hundred and more years ago she looked on her colonies as tributaries from which to draw funds for the royal ex- chequer. She demanded heavy tribute from them, as Rome did before the fall, and as Spain does today. The American colonies rebelled against unjust taxation. and achieved independence. England then changed her policy to one more lih- eral, and has thus been enabled to hold her colonies. But for the action of the Americans. the British empire today would be insignificant. The colonies are more in love with England than she is with them. If the disintegration of the British empire takes place it will start al home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
PERSONAL.

FIRE SAI4E-About s1O,O0O in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price. T. c. King. 2O26 First avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Lange. of Council Bluffs, Ia, were in the city yesterday and were the guests of MT. Chas A. Ellis MT. Lange is the deputy internal revenue collector of the Council Bluffs district and in company with his wife is touring the south. They both expressed them . mingham and certain of it's future great ness.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Gov. Johnston's defense of the tax commissioner bill is a very clean-cut and able presentation of the question. He first declares there is a large def felt to be met from one-quarter of a mill lion to a half million dollars. and that there are but two ways to provide there for; one to increase the nate of taxation and the other to compel those who have been hiding their property from the tax gatherers to pay their proper share of the necessary expenses of the state, coun- | ty and city
 The figures which compare the value l of property blythe census of 1890 to be $625 900, and the tax valuati $26O GOO tell in words that cannot be mistaken the reasons for deficit in our revenues as compared to our expenses. There is no provision in the law adding
 20 per cent. on all taxes not paid by the 1st of March, 5 4 si- It is evident that the machinery to put the new law in operation is nicely ad' justed for the protection of those who feel that they are being imposed upon by. increased assessment. The commissioners receive 10 Der cent on the money actually brought into the coffers of the state through their services. While the Advertiser is SO harshly crit icizing the bill, + should take cognlzance of the words Of it's patron political saint
 and erstwhile associate editor Thomas
 c. Jones, who declared that half of the
 taxable property was esca ping and that if 1t could be reached by any system of appointing the assessors instead of elect ing them that the revenues of the state
 would be ample and abundant for all purposes
 Before closing this article, it is we'll enough to point to one discovery already under the hH The Memphis and Charles ton railroad owns a bridge in Lauderdale and Colbert counties, used by the rail-
 road and also as a wagon and foot bridge. By the railroads own valua tion
 of the toll bridge portion. $125 900, it is stated that the back taxes that can be collected will amount to $S.000 That's n pretty good beg1nning.-Selma Sunday Telegram.
 State of Ohio City of Toledo.
 Lucas County ss
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F J.
 Cheney x Co.,, doing business in the city
 of Tolsdo, County and state aforesaid,
 and that said firm will pay the sum of
 S100 for each and every case of catarrh
 that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. ss
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December A. D.. 1886.
 A. W. GLEASON (SeaD Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly and acts directly on the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. free. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

One of our iron pipe manufacturers re- ceived yesterday letter from Spain ask ing for prices. He was on the search for Spanish scholar to translate the letter. Some linguist should advertise to translate foreign letters. Birming- ham is now in close touch with foreign countries. We have a large number of foreigners in the mines. in the fruit business, and other lines. Our man. ufacturers are constantly receiving en- quiries from abroad.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
HURRAH FOR FlTZ!
Was the Cry Which Went Up Here Yes- terday Afternoon-Plenty of Money
 Changed Hands.

"Hurrah for Fitzsimmonsi" was the cry which went up yesterday afternoon, accompanied by yell and tiger. when the result of the greatest pugllistfc en- counter in the history of the world was announced here.
 The city was early astir with people who were bent upon knowing the re- suit, and Corbett men were largely in the majority. There was plenty of Cor bett money to be seen and offered al odds of $100 to $S0 There have been estimates as to the amount of money which changed hands on the result and conservative estimates place it at s10,- eco, though, were the truth known, one half that amount would come nearer the figure
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
SHOULD MAKE THE APPROPRrA-
 TON.

The question of making an appropria- tion Of $75 per month for armory rent etc, for an1the military companies of the city came up before the board of al- dermen last night. The matter was re- ferred to the finance committee, which will report at the next meeting of the council.
 The amount asked for by the military companies of the city is very small, and we think that the board of aldermen can not do less than to grant the request. The military companies of the city should be encouraged and sustained, and we believe if the appropria tion is made that it will meet the appropal of the law-abid- ing citizens and the tax payers of our fsity
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

"As Lentan penance." said the spir- itual directon T recommend that yow scrub the steps of the church edifice." How lovely" said to herself the frivol ous lady of high social standing. 'At the same time 1t is essential that not newspaper shall be notified" The light of high resolve faded from the beautiful brow, leaving the lady in a drear, gray mcod-Cancinnat Enquirer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The Nashville Tennesse Centennial and International exposition opens on May 1, and il is scheduled to continue six months. While the grounds and build irgs will be smaller than those of tha Worlds Fair. or even of Atlanta's last exposition, no pains and expense have been spared to make evrything as com plete and beautiful as possible. Large crowds are expected, and Alabama should by all means be well represented and have good exhibit.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Steel is now being used in making freight cars. From this economical stand point steel is now cheaper than wood It has greater strength, lasts longer. and does not burn up in wreck. As steel gets cheaper it is being used in various ways never thought of before.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Why should not the board of aldermen of the city make the appropriation. cf the small sum of S75 per month to pay armory rent for the military of the cityP Does not the military stand willing and ready at all times and under all circumstances to do police duty and to protect life and property? What good reason can be as signed for no. doing so?
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

In discussing the drink habit the other night. says the Rome (Ga) Courier Rome girl is reported to have said "a man whose lips touch liquor shall never rock a cradle of mine"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The Illinois and New York legislatures are discussing proposition to abolish the department stores by taxing them out of existence. In the latter state a bill has been introduced making it unlawful for any person to advertise for sale or 10 sell any article at less than its cost price"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The cotton mill and steel plant are cer- tainties, Let another movement be start ed for some other enterprise which has for it's object the upbuilding of Birming- ham. Wa must go forward, and not backward
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The outlook is good that quite num- Der of new buildings will be erected this spring Birmingham will be among the first cities to feel the revival of busi-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The cotton mill committee are meeting with admirable success in raising the S10.000 guarantee fund. It will not be long before dirt will be broken and work commenced on the buildings
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

A bill has been introduced in the Mis- souri legislature 10 fine railroad em- ployes s25 if caught flirting with women passengers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

industry for this state.-Union Springs Herald.
 The Advertiser says: we venture to make one prediction right now1a dem ocratic president will succeed MT. Me Kinley" We would like for the Old Iady- to explain what kind of demo- ctat.'' If it Is her brand the party will have to grow very rapidly in the next four years. Bridgeport News
 Every one admires an aspiring bold and fearless character. and, fighter .hat does not strike below the bell. Hon. J. c. Manning is ar aggressive party work CT, but his strong personality has at- tached to him many friends in Alabama who do not approve his politics. There are many good democrats in Alabama that are pleased thsi he is possibly to be named for third assistant postmaster general The democratic newspapers have referred kindly to Manuing's can didacy. and Manning appreciates it be- coniingly If an Ala bama man can get such an important position. why prt anything in the way of a self-rnade man
 Our people are waking up to their senses, and will go to work to secure railroad from Columbia. The only won der to this parar Is why We have not had the railroad extended from Columbia to Dothan long, long ago. We publish eommunfca ten from John" ard have been approached by prominent ci.izens anent the road this week, which leads us to believe that sufficient interest is be- ing asfta ted to accomplish something. As businoss matter. no argumaE- is nec- essary. as the surroundings speak In murder tones of the great necessity of the proposed short line. It will require but nineteen miles of track. and will come into city shat is doing volumes If business. Business people have only to investigate. and they will readily .in- vest in the enterprise. Ire S.fti.gs is
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Birmingham Mardi Gras for 1898 will be the greatest in her history. The off cers and members of the Carnival scoi- ety have already gone to work in dead earnest, and success will crown their affrrtr
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The best sign of growth is the building of number of new residences in different portions of the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

When winter begins to wane, it's time to take a spring medicine. Try Hoods Sarsaparlla.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
BITS OF WIT.

'T hear that your neighbor, Pinch psnnie has tuberculosis" "I dunno what them be, but I'll bet he haint got two eff one'll do."-Detroit News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

The great powers continue to growl and scowl, but Greece is still on the map.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Meeting of the Executive Committee
 March 20 1897.

The members of the executive commit tee of the Alabama Press association are hereby called to meet at the Florence hotel, in the city of Birmingham. on Saturday, the 20th day of March, 1897, at 10 o'clock a. m.. for the transaction of important business.
 M. w. CAMPER, President J. A. ROUNTREE, Secretary.
 March 12, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Speak a good word for Birmingham on every occasion. It is the grea test city in the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

PickIde-Up: Husband-I met a man who said he's been married to you. Tho Wife-Did you ask his name? Husband No. The WifeIThen how can tell if it's true?
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.

It was thought for a while that the output of coal for Alabama last year would be smaller than that for previous years, but when the general summing LID was completed, it was learned to be the banner year for the coal and coke industry for this state.-Union Springs Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Fitzsimmons won by a hard fight.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postonice at Birmingham. Ala as second-class matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Corbett appeared one time too man,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

Tuscaloosa Is certainly a cradle for poetS.s+ Two has she already sent out to fame and suecess-Samue1 Minturn Peck and Robert Loveman. And she would likely add a third unto these were it not that this one is a woman and bound by the ties of home. We speak of Mrs. Belle R. Harrison. Success came to her at first. To most it comes after long waiting. Not so with her. Her earlier poem was a lullaby which was not only set to music soon after it's ap- peaTance, but brought It's writer lettetrs from many different states. Mrs. Har- rison has done good work in prose writ ing, her sketch, "A Ministers Busy Day." first published in Kate Fields Washing ton. being the best known of these. Most of her pen products However, have been poems which 1t is hoped she will soon collect into book form. They will come from long list of the best publications One of the best known of her poems is "Pomp's Defense" which is great fa- vorite with elocutionists, and has been recited here. in Chattanooga Atlanta, Boston and other places, It Is said that in a certain town in Georgia 1t rivals "Casabianca" in popularity with those "who speak in public on the stage" While the Washington Post thought it so good that publication was at one time about to bind it up unintentionally as a chaplet of fame on the brow of northern writer, but was happily pre- vented by one who knew the real au- thor-Birmingham Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-18

in favor of calling a mass meeting at once. aud not only hold q. meeting, but go to work and get the road built. and built right Rway.-zEFaregrass SiftingS.
 It Issa significant Fact that after a test of Cievelandism, and when the demo- oraticf party had been conceded to the retired list. William J. Bryan. the chara- pion of free silver. rose up as Napoleon, and led six million and a half of voters to the polls. The late election was Ia source through which the great demo- cratic party found leader. It is sig niflcant. that after the storm has blown over. and the strife and turmoil has subsided at the solicitation of a gold bug metropolitan newspaper. the chairman of the democratic executive committees. of forty states, have declared that MT. Bryan is stronger today than ever be- fore. and twill be the democratic nom inee for. 190o.-Coosa- County Advocate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17
NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL.
NOTES.

From the Manufacturers Record.)
Graham--Cotton Mills-The Oneida
cotton mills has completed its additional
building and placed 401 looms in it. Later
on may increase to 1000 looms.
Monroe-Water Works.-W. S. Lee,
X. A. Morrow, e. ID. Britton, III. B.
Adams and S. w. Parham have been
appointed committee to petition the
Legislature for authority to issue $40,-
600 of bonds for the construction OF
water works by the city.
Moore County-Gold Mine.-A COM
pany is being organized with a view to
development on large scale of the
eagle gold mine.
Raleigh-Electric-l light Plant.-The city
contenplates the erection OF an electric
light plant for the purpose of lighting the
streets. A committee has been appointed
to investigate, with John G. Drewry as
chairman.
Sparta-Buggy Factory Sparta
Buggy Co. has been formed and will
establish a factory.
Wadesboro-Stone- Quarry.-C. st. G..
Kirk, OF Charleston, s. G. $50 Broad
street,, is organizing company to de-
velop a brownstone quarry near Wades-
bero.
Winston Chair Factory. Weisner &
Holland have established chair factory
Aberdeen, NJ. Cit is reported that the
Aberdeen & Rockfsh road is to be ex-
tended a distance Of about eight miles
John Blue at Aberdeen, Is general man
ager.
Aberdeen, N. CA bill has been In
troduced in the State Legislature to in
corporate the Moore County & Western
Railroad Co. (This is supposed TO be the
scheme to extend the Moore county road
to Concord.) w. II. Eckhout is manager
Of the Moore county road
Winston-Salem, n. C.-The Manufac-
turers' Record learns on good authority
that the Norfolk & Western Company il
interested in the proposed road from
Winston-Salem TO q connection with the
Seaboard Airline. The Winston-Salem
Chamber OF Commerce has taken up the
matter.
The Atlantic Coast Line has recently
completed an addition to its headquarters
at Wilmington, N. c., which is a sub
stantial improvement. 1T consists Of a
fye-st0ry structure OF pressed brick.
which will be utilized by the general
officers Of the system.
The Greensboro Spoke and Handle
Works, near Greensboro, N c., having
secured better site for business beyond
the city limits, has been enlarged by the
addition Of new machinery and a new
engine Of sixty horsepower They are
working a good force OF men and doing
satisfactory business.
Hub, N. Cit ia stated that the But
.ters Lumber Co may extend it's narrow
gauge line to Nichols, 8. G. The extern
sion would he about nine miles long
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17

tunnel 1t was a lightweight overeoat,
the usual Senatorial toga-a Prince Al
bert coat, dark trousers and a curious
pair Of short boots. But Senator Chandler
must be seen in his bicycle boots to be
appreciated / have never seen anything
like them since DR. Mary Walker broke
into masculine attire some years ago In
st. Louis.
Determined-t Senator Addicks was
a frequent auditor in the Senate galleries
during the past week. Mr.. Addicks ar
rays himself with taste and elegance in
a fine dark suit, topped by a silk hat, Just
such raiment as is becoming TO a distin-
guisned United States Senator. He *
stocky, natty and misunderstanding like
Senator Wolcott, Of Colorado.
Representative Linney was granted
leave Of absence to-day and left this even
ing for Raleigh, where he will no doubt
take q hand in the Senatorial fight. 1t
is rumored here tonight that Pritchard's
name will be withdrawn and Linney's
substituted, in view of the apparent i'm
possibility OF Pritchard's election since
the nomination of DR. Thompson by the
Populist caucus.
Representative Pearson will also he
in Raleigh on Tuesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17
SAYS FoUsHEE is INSANE.
Four Generations Of His Family Have
Also Showed Signs of 1t.
(Richmond Dispatch.l


sir. Allen Potts, Of counsel for Foushee
and Jordan, the two boys charged with
the murder at Laurel Reformatory of
Guard Edward Tinsey, returned last
night from Burlington, n. O., the home
Of Foushee, where he has been collect
ing evidence on which to base a plea of
insanity, or responsibility, in that lads
behalf. He asserted to Dispatch man
last night that he had ample evidence on
which to save the lad, and expressed the
belief that he would be acquitted. There
appears to be a little evidence against
Jordas.
The most important facts in Connection
with Foushee is that for four generations
insanity has manifested itself in his
family, and that twice in The last few
years his sister has attempted to kill
herself. Witnesses will be here on Fri
day next, when the case is to be called
in the county court, to testify to all
this.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17
WHAT GODKIN PROVED.
(From the Cincinnati ENQUIRER. }

(FrOm the Cincinnati Enquirer)
Mr. Godkin demonstrated to his own
satisfaction that if the prisons and pest
houses of Europe had not vomited upon
our shores large proportion Of their in
mates, the United States would have gone
to the "demnition bow-wows;" American
dishonesty was crushed out by this noble
uprising Of the honest men imported in
the steerages of steamships at SIS per
head. He proved this to be true by show
ing that Mckinley carried the States
which are inhabited by these more recent
contributions to our population.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17

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