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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
president, had rendered his resignation.

president, had rendered his resignation, to take effect on the 1st of July.
 At a meeting of the board of trustees. not long since, 1t was decided to estab- fish chair of biology. We will also have a dean of the law school next year.
 This years class in that department is the largest that we have had in years, having a membership of thirty-four. Their examinations will begin on the 1st of April, and continue until commence ment.
 The Young Mems Christian association is selecting delegates to attend the in- ternational convention, to be held in Mo- bile on April 2t-25. A large delegation will in an proba biity attend. The work in the Young Mems Christian association this year has been of most sa]dsfac- tory and encouraging nature It gives promise of being of great benefit and power in the moral life of the students of the university, and from now on will in- crease in members and Influence.
 Owing to the indictment weather, the annual exhibition of the University Gym nasum team, which was to have taken place on the 5th inst, had to be post poned until after The examinations. The team is in the prime of condition, and will no doubt give a most creditable per- formance.
 Preparations for our annual Field Day are beginning to be made, but as yet are not sufficiently developed to give a full account
 The speakers for dhe sophomore exhi- bition have been selected, and will give us the benefit of their oratorical powers on the 2Sd of April.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
sAAIE OLD TRICKS.

The tax commission business has re- ceived another hard lick The GTeenyilie Living Truth contains this announce ment:
 Mir F. M. Black, who was appointed tax commissioner for this county, after cen days fasting and prayer over the law he was appointed to execute, has re- turned his commission to MT. Wood and given up the job In disgust. He says he cannot and will not try to execute any such fniquiIous ard fool law as that is. or words fo that effect.
 This Is the second official who has got ten tired trying to live by helping admin ister this rnea sure MT. HarweH, the clerk of the state commissioner, being the first to give up In quite a number of counties there has been a decided scarcity of ap- plicants for commissioner, especially since the law has been carefully studied and it's bad flea atures discovered Mont gomery Advertiser
 Here comes the Advertiser again in it's effort to play ehe people as fools. It's first argument against the tax commis- sion law was that it would oppress the people and that the intenr and purpose of the act would be to create about sev- enty new officers to back up Johnston's administra tion.
 Now, why doesn't the Advertiser and it's co-worixer against the administration, lHG lANlHS 1lutiit pillt liie cal iCSSotiS for these resignations? MT. Harwell says he resigned the clerkship because he couldn't see where any salary was to come in: sIlat the law had stimulated tax payers to pay up their taxes, and noth- ing was left for the commissioners to do but "to suck their thumbs" He fur tler stated that the benehcent results would be so appreciated that these tax officials would be paid by the state rather than have the offices disposed of.
 If t1he Advertiser and Living Truth will investigate the matter more closely they will find that Mir. Blacks disgust" was not with the "iniquitcus law" but be- cause of the fact that the tax collector has collected all the taxes, and there Is no sop" left in the skillet for Black Other commissioners will no doubt follow suit and send in their resignations, put await ahe auditors report for the real effect of the law.
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which are already represented in the cab inet will not be called upon to supply as- sstant secreta ries of the departments un- til other great states are cared for. This is thought to dispose for the present of candidates for the assistant secretary ships of the state, war. navy, treasury and interior departments at least from California. New York, Michigan, Illinois. Massachusetts, Ohio, Iowa and Mary land. This would apparently rule out the following most prominent candidates for certain positions:
 Harrison Gray Otis, of California, for war: Judge o. L. Spalding, of Michigan, for treasury; Theodore Roosevelt, of New York. for navy. and Bellamy Storer of Ohio, for state, but these appointments have been considered slated for some time, and it is said today that the presi- ent incumbents of those positions may be continued in office for several months in the hope that the geogra phical dist-f- button referred No may be sufficiently capitalized by that time to allow the car rying out of the original progra rams.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE CABINET
Discusses the Violations of the Neutral
 ity Law, But Again Fails to Reach Decision.

Washington. March 19.--The cabinet at its regular meeting today took up the whole question of violations of the reu- trality and navigation laws by Cuban filibusters with a view to deciding upon some definite policy. No conclusion was reached at the special conference held Wednesday between the president, Sec retary Sherman, Secretary Gage, Attnr- ney General McKenna and Secretary Long. The subject Of granting clear ance papers to vessels loaded with arms and munitions of war was left open with the understanding that the attorney gen. eral should examine law and precedent and render the opinion requested by the treasury department on the application of the steamer Dauntless to clear from Jacksonville with cargo of arms and ammunition. That report was received at the treasury department today
 In view of the fact. however. that the president and cabinet desired to give further consideration to the matter the attorney general does not state any def ment can act. He leaves the question of granting clearance papers to the dis erection of the secretary of the treasury for the time being.
 The cabinet meeting adjourned once more without deciding upon any defr= ite plan of action in regard to the Daunt- less case, which has come to be regarded as test case in respect to the policy of the administration.
 Attorney General McKenna. following the we'll known rule of the department of justice and of the supreme court, has declined 10 give definite opinion upon anything short of an actual state of facts. The United States officials at Jackson- vile, Fla, have been directed to supply more definite information as to the legal status of the vessel in the United States cSurts there. The condition of the ap- peal taken by the federal government from Judge Locke's decision will also be
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
TUSCALOOSA.
Examina ations Over. and Students Re- sume Work Monday--Gen. Jones Re- signs the Presidency of the Col
 lege-General College News

University of Ala bama, March 19.- Especial. .)-Afters a period of two weeks of exa nina tions. the studens will resume their regular duties next Monday. This is always a time of trial to the boys, and they are always glad when it is over. After a three months vacation, our cam pus is again a scene of activity Every afternoon the candidates for the Varsity Base Ball team may be. seen engaged in hard practice. The outlook isvyery fa- vorable for good team.
 Owing to the stringent, anti athletic laws enacted by the board of trustees. the team is prevented from leaving the university. However. our base ball man. ager has been so fortunat te as 10 arrange an exceptionally good schedule, in clud- ing Sewanee, Auburn and other pronis- ing southern teams. Each of the re- spectlve classes a re entering Into the base ball craze with enthusiasm They have each organized a team and arranged a series of games. As yet only the Sopho- mores and Juniors have crossed bats, resulting in victory for the Juniors by a score of IA to II.
 The Seniors and Sophomores are to play next Saturday The Seniors have the best outlook for the cha mpionship of college.
 The editors of our college annual. 'The Corolla," report their work to be pro- greSSing rapidly, and assure us Of most excellent volume, both in compost ton and in general interest.
 The literary department of the univer sity Is taking a prominent stand Sev eral weeks ago the Philomathic society was reorga anized with membership of fifty. and weekly debates take place every Saturday night. l
 The law students also have mock courts on the same night.
 The students have selected MT. Erie Pettus as their representa- tive to the Chautauqua, to be held at Taiiadega this summer.
 We were very much grieved several days ago to learn that Gen. Jones. our
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

 icies. He took the same high plane that Ex-senator Ingalls, takes when he ez- cuses himself for reporting the prize fight-he looks at itsfrom the standpoint of philosopher, md attended in that capacity. just as Virgil took a. tour of hell
 While Mr.. Bayard's views on the tariff offended Americans of the protection theory. It pleased his free trade English hearers England enjoys the distinction of being the only free trade country in the world. This distinction rather tends to shake the faith of many Englishmen in free trade-they have TO other eoun- try by which to gauge themselves. While the free trade sentiment largely predom- mates in England, there is growing protection sentiment and it has been strengthened recently by the importation of American metal and manufactures. At first the English thought this impor- tation was spasmodlc, or sporadic; now they are convinced that it is epidemic and permanent. Birmingham is selling her iron in the English market at seven shllfngs below English iron. American steel rails are sold in Liverpool at 70 cents a ton less than English rails. Iron castings made in America are taking the. place of English castings. In the higher grades of manufacture the same state of affairs exists. The only hope for Eng land seems to be a, protective tariff.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE ERNEST OF BATTLES.

The bravest of battles that ever were
 fought sa ta4 Shall tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you'll find 1t not Twas fought by the mothers of men. Nay not with cannon or. battle shot. With sword or nobler pen; Nay, not with eloquent word or thought From mouth of wonderful men. But deep in a walled-up woman's heart Of woman that would not yield, But bravely, silently bore her part Lo! there is the battlefield. No rnarshaling troop no bivouac song, No banner to gleam and wavei But o, these battles. they last so long From babyhood to the grave.
 Joaquin Miller.
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rNN DOLLARS TO ONE.

M. Quad, of the Detroit Free Press. says: 'T know whereof write when I say that any intelligent farmer can produce S10 worth in the state of Alabama where he can produce $1 worth on the Ohio river, and he will not need to labor so hard to. do it.. Every condition Is in his favor, and would add that he cannot find in all the country a better climate, healthier people. better morals or stauncher friends" CoL Lewis has made many trips to Alabama, and has mingled freely with our people, and his words Of praise cannot be too highly appreciated by the people of the south.-Conecuh Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE HOMES OF THE SOUTH.

 Dear Sunny South. methinks thy happy homes Are like to inns that stand on heaven ward roads. And all thy daughters charming house. hold lights Angelic creatures. meet for such abodes. Thy healthful cheer and hearthstones holy glow Ns Invite. no rude intruders' presence there For evil minds such pure delights neer know s-r t: AS these that kings might journey far to share. .= sl O favored land of fragrance warmth and bloom, And ange-lighted. ever bright abodes, The traveller turns from frozen climes of gloom, .sslt To these fair inns that stand on heaven ward roads, ,r+
 W. D. Vassar.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
SINS COTTON.

New York, March 19.--Spot cotton here advanced hc with sales of 415 bales for ex- port and 257 for spinning.
 Du,lness was the principal feature of the speculation in cotton today. What little trading there was, was of a local profess sional character. The news from the south was bullish, but owing to the intense duil- ness prices advanced only slightly. The weather bureau reported the Mississippi still rising and several alarming dispatches were received from the south. The only effect this news had on the market, how ever was reflected in a slight advance early in the day and even part of this was lost before the close, owing to the absence of SiIpport
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
A SIMILITUDE.

Life is like a prize fight. The prize fighter to succeed must be temperate, patient, not easily moved to anger. The men who succeed in life possess these virtues. Corbett became careless and was knocked out. Nearly all the acci- dents that occur on the railroads. on the water, on the earth and under the earth. are the result of carelessness. The man who molds the car wheel may be in a. hurry to go to dinner and leaves blow hole in the metal that causes the wheel to break and wreck the car. The nlin- CT hurries back to see what is the mat ter with the lighted fuse and is torn to pieces. The business man becomes care less about his trade and neglects to ad- vcrtise and is forced to assign. Fitz- simmons had the wind and stood his pun ishment and won The man who can stand punishment and keep his head and bide his time will win The politi clan who can stand defeat and still sticia to his party and his friends will even tually succeed. The business man who is knocked out by hard times and fails will come through all right if instead of committing suicide he takes matters good naturedly and tries again.
 One cause of Corbett's defeat was his over-confidence in himself This made him reckless. He thought himself a man of estiny. All history shows that the "men of destiny" sooner or la ter come to grief. Caesar, Napoleon. Grover, are illustrations.
 F1tZsimmons was a good mixer--he didn't stand off and watch for an advan- tage, but he waded right in and was will ing to take blows to get chance to give; blows. A man to succeed must mix with the people.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an S-page monthly, each number of which is chuck-fuIl of mat ter pertaining to the material interests of the. south. It is devoted to the up- building of the south on every line of ac- tivity and enterprise. It gives reliable information as to climate, soil. manufac- tories, and everything you want to know about the south. It has Household. Fashion, Religious, Educational, Liter ary, Agricultural and many other good features Price, 50 cents a year. Agents wanted at every postof1ce. Easy work and good pay. Send for sample copy and terms to agents etc. Address the Dixie Home Publishing company, P. 0. box S26. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
AT THE SAME OLD STAND.
The Southern Building and Loan Asso-
 citation Will Continue.

Knoxville, Tenn. March 19--Judge Clarke, of the United States court today decided the Southern Building and Loan suit by discharging all receivers. He based his action upon the report of Spe- cial Master j.. W. Caldwell. The mas ter's report was a full and cerpIetA one and showed that the true state Of af- fairs had been reached. The association is declared solvent, and to protect it Judge Clark leaves his Injunction stand ing. preventing other hills being filed.
 It was proven that Mrs. Johnson, who was the complainant in the suit. has not complied with the bylaws, inasmuch as she had not given the sixty days no;ice of withdrawal The association will now continue business at the old stand.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.

' Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney 6, Co.,. doing business In the city of Tol@do, County and state aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum of $100 for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halr S Catarrb Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December A. D., 1886.
 \. w GLEASON. (Seal) Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly and acts directly on the blood and mu- couss surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. CHENEY &; CO. Toledo. o. Sold by druggists. 75c.
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BUILD FACTORIES.

The legislature never passed a better bill than the one exempting new cotton factories from taxation for a period of ten years. Every county in the state should go to work and secure the means for building factories to manufacture it's own cotton and enhance the value of our great staple. The cotton miles of the south are all paying handsome divi- dends where they are properly managed. -COnecuh Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
TAX COMMISSIONERS

Despite the rawlings of some of the dis gruntled politicians of the state, the tax commissioners will go right ahead and bring thousands of dollars of escaped taxes into the treasury from those who are best able to bear these burdens. Meanwhile not an honest tax payer in the state will have his taxes increa sed, but rather diminished. ndolph
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE CURFEW LAW.

The Curfew law in some of the norh- western cities is very satisfactory in its operation, and in our own town we might elevate the morals of our children by keeping them off the streets at night A bey under 16 years old has no business away from home after g o'clock, and those younger should not be allowed on the streets after twilight. Parents as a rule are hea rtily in favor of This law, and especially where they have no con- trol over their children--Gadsden Times News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE COTTON CROP.

If cotton should be worth but cents next fall 1t will be heavy blow to the merchants, and stock dealers who have sold SO much fertilizers, goods and stock to be paid for in cotton. But, to the con- trary, if it should be worth ' cents or more it will make Q few rich in short or der.-Wiregrass SifIngs.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
GET our OF THE OLD RUTs.

Good roads and home raised corn and meat are the three things necessary to make this one of the most prosperous sections in the world. Without them, the battle is an uneven one against To- calities that are self-sustaining. We very much fear that the land and homes of cur forefathfrs will pass into the hands of stra nge1s during the next twenty-five years. This is certain to be the case un- less we get out of the old ruts, and abandon the present methods of doing business Watchman
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

The Mississippi is rising foot day. Yesterdays rains in Minnesota washed twenty inches Of snow into the stream. Already the levees are giving away in many places, and Ghe destruction prom ises to be the largest in the history of the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

Alfred B. Shepperson. the statistican. estimates the cotton crop for 1S96-97 at $500. 900 bales The next years crop will proba ply be smaller. as many of the far mers have concluded that it is cheaper to raise hog and hominy at home than to try and buy with cotton raised at 6 cents. Sensible farmers, these.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

Fitzsimmons and Ingalls, met at Car son City. What contrast! The one exemplfying brawn, the other brain. JAS a matter of money it pays to have brawn. Fitzsimmons made ss5.000 in a few minutes, and Ingalls, could not make as much in several years.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
WHEN CAPITAL IS NOT TIMlID.

Lee county recently issued 900 worth of bonds in order to build a new court house The bonds were bought by MT. Isadore Well, g resident of the county, and brought more than their face value. Mir. Well has proven himself to be public-spirited citizen, interested in the upbuilding of his county. Capital is timid, but foreign capital is not afraid to venture to town where home capital is at work k--F'iorence Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
TOUGH ON DE GANG.

Mandate Issued As Bar to Applicants
 for Big Jobs.
 Washington, March 19.-The notice has gone out to office seekers who are after high positions that geographical consid erations are to govern, and that states
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

Among the many gentlemen mentioned for the presidency of the State universi- ty, is the name of Hon. James L. Tam ner, of this city. He is an alumni of this noted institution, and Is quite popular with the ''old boys" If he should be fonored with the place. we have no doubt that he would put his whole soul in building up this institution.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

According to the ethics of pugilsm the champion can enjoy his honors without fighting for one year. After that pe- riod he must meet men in his class or surrender the championship. He is not expected to meet unknown men, but can- not refuse the challenge of man who has won his spurs.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

With war in Cuba, famine in India, Europe in the throes of threa tened dis ruption of the powers md the Mississippi river inundating miles upon miles Of farm lands surely It is time to pause and consider the why's and wherefores.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

The Guin Gazette is the name of new paper recently started at Guin. MT. W. 1T Morgan is editor and J. W. Wilde local editor. It is a right newsy eight-page four-coumn paper. Success to it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
PROGRESSIVE CITIZENS.

Colonel B. M. Long, of Cordova, has given 500 acres of land for a site for the $600, 000 Indian Head cotton mills, to be erected at Cordova. Although a. repubh- can, Colonel Long is one of the most pop ular and progressive citizens of Alaba,- n1a-Conecuh Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

Now that the repubicans are ready with a tariff bill it were best that the democrats allow it to become law as soon as possible in order that prosper ity" may come if she will
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ascertain and it's final disposition may be awaited before anything is done in the Dauntless case.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

The exc. .cutive committee of the Alaba- ma Press association meets this morning al 10 o'clock in the parors of the Flor ence hotel
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

The Tennessee Centennial will give us a splendid opportunity to advertise Bir- aningham, and we must not let the op- portunity pass.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

Breathing impure air causes impure blood. Clear your system by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

When Miss Kong married MT. Wright there was surely one wrong lighted
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

The south is the Mecca for the immi- grant. The west is no longer in it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Meeting of the Executive CommNtee
 March 20. 1897. The members of the executive commit tee of the Ala abama Press association are hereby called to meet at the Florence hotel, in the city of Birmingham, on Saturday, the goth 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.
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Corbett lost because he had Fitz in the ring.
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BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postofIice at Birmingham. Ala. as second-class matter.