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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
WHAT HOME PATRONAGE MEANS.

A manufacturer comes to Birmingham prospecting. He desires to establish a small industry. He is plea sed with the price of coal, railroad facilities, etc Then he goes to the other manufacturers and asks: Do the home people patronize you? Have you a home market?" The answer decides him.-State Herald And II the manufacturer happens to stroll into the office of the State Herald, seeking like I information with respect to he home ratronizing spirit of the state govern ment, you might as we'll mention that while worthy printers, citizens of Ala lama, are walking the streets of every city in the state, hunting jobs. an Atlanta firm has been awarded a SIP, 900 contract to print ;he new code of Alabama-lIo- bile News.
 The printing of the new code is not an analogous case. While the State Her aid would have preferred that some Ala bama printer could have gotten the work, yet we do not believe in fostering home industries by an increase of tariff on the
 tax payer. In fact, we are opposed to
 all tariff duties except for revenue to Keep up the government, and not for the
 protection of industries. As remarked
 by an able contemporary, infant indus tries are about old enough to wean. We believe also in interstate commerce in law and in fact, and that people from every state can be made to feel free to ,ransact business in any state or terri tory in the union. and that their inter sts will be protected.
 If a manufacturer in any state in the union can manufacture an article as good and cheaper than it can be done in Alabama, every citizen in the state should have th= moral as well as the legal right to patronize such manufacturers and without the least compunction of conscience in so doing Whenever any enterprise cannot compete for legitimate 1 business we are unalts bly, opposed to
 protecting them by enforced contribu-
 tions. All thinks being equal that is, when we can buy the same article or it's
 equivalent at the same price, we are in
 favor of giving home the preference, but not as natter of pride or sentmentality;
 there is neither business nor reason in
 such a proposition. If Birmingham can
 sell steam engine as cheap as Pit S
 burg, then patronize Birning am; but if Birmingham cannot sell as cheap, then
 patronze Pitts burg, and thus on down
 the line. If we cannot raise corn, wheat and oats as cheap as ;he west can place the same in our local markets, you may
 rest assured the west Is going to con- trol the trade in these cereals.
 Wat we need is live competition in production as we'll as sale, and when
 his is brought about 1t will be easy to keep the trade at home; but people will never give their consent to pay more for any article than they can buy 1t elsi- where, and all argument that can be ad- duced will never establish such a prece-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
BAILEY ON EVENING DRESS.

The refusal of MT. Bailey, of Texas, to attend a dinner given by the president because he was opposed to wearing con- ventionaI evening dress suit. has resulted in the republican press turning all their dogs aloose on him. The New York Mail and Express has been one of MT. Balley's severest crf.ics. and as these criticisms are above ths belt, the State Herald reproducss the following which even MT. Baileys friends can but appre- ciate if they do occasionally have to bite their tongues to keep from laughing:
 The young Mr. Baifsy of Texas, the official leader of the minority of the house, Gces not wear what the writers about clothing sometimes call dress ccat." s This is a fact of no great his toric importance. Indeed, it would be q personal idiosyncrasy of interest solely to Mir. Bailey were 1t not that the Texas representative put himself to the trouble tc. call at the white house to urge his an- horrence of the conventional evening at- tire of gentlemen as his excuse for not attending 2 dinner to which he had been bidden by the president. Mr. Bailey pleaded to be excused pu the ground that he had never ucrr a dress suit in his life, that he was tco old to begin, and that he would feel uneomfc-ts bie if ha attended the dinner clad differently from
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
TALLADEGA
Secures Many Conventiors---The B. Y. P U. Will Convene First. April
 22 and g.

Talladega, April 5.-(spectal Corre- spenderae.) .)-This city is quite fortunate in securing so many conventions for the spring and summer. The Baptist Young Peoples union is the first to convene. and will holds its sessions in the First Baptist church April P and zS. The Y. P. c. l. will ne+t in May, and the State Teachers association in June. and the Chautauqua following. Talladega will keep up her Sbanner and will welcome these gathsrings. The County Medical society will meet tomorrow in regular husiness session. 4 banques will be given them at tke Southern hotel. with an ap- propriate programme. The blue ''J'' so- c'al at Judge M.ler's last week was a very pleasant occasion, and the Art Mn-
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Chairman state Exacutiva Committee.
EVERGREEN.
The Second Annual Debate Between the Schools Of Georgianna and Ever
 green Is in Favor of Georgianna

Evergreen, April 4.-(Special Core sponderce 1.-The annual debate between the Washington Irving Literary society, of the Methodist school at Georgianna, and the Jefferson Davis society. of the agricultural school here, occurred Friday night in the school auditorium. For many weeks this contest had occupied first place in the minds of the citizens of both communities. Just as the annual foot ball games, or boat races, between Harvard and Princeton arc looked for ward to from the very beginning cf the session, so with these two neighboring towns, such a strong spirit of friendly rivalry has sprung up that one contest is scarcely ended before all eyes are turned to the next. The victors to main- tain the.r Iaurels, the vanquished to win them back. aT'tn
 Tn the contest at Gsorgianna last spring success was with Evergreen. But net discouraged by defeat, Gsorgiana agreed to meet the enemy on their own territory. and came down en rlasse on q spec.a' t.-s.in Friday noon. Promptly at o'clock the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. J. B. Acams. presi- dert of ths Georgiarha school. The address of welcome was delivered by MT.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

There isn't any iron piled up in the yards of the plants at Birmingham, " said MT. T. O. Burwell, of that thriving Alabama city, at the Ebbitt "As fast as our mills turn it out it is being ex- ported mostly to South American coun- tries, but quite often to some European market. I saw a car load the other day that was destined for 9 town in Bel gium. Alabama is now making the cheapest iron in the world. and as Bir- mingham is the center of its production, 1t is not unreasonable to predict for it a magnificent industrial future. The town is ir better shape now than it has been since 1888, and it's citizens are full of hope and confident that the days of business stagnation are ended"
 The above from the Washington Post shows that Birmingham men never fail to put in a good word for their town when the opportunity cffers. MT. Burwell travels for the Milburn Wagon com- pany. and he is walking advertisement of the Magic City.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
STATE CONVENTION
Of Sunday Schools Will Be Held in Tus- Caloosa April to 1-Have
 You Elected Delegates?

To District Supcrintendents and Vice Presidents, County Presidents, Secre- taries and Chairmen of Executive Com mitteeS:
 Has your county elected delegates to attend the state convention at Tusca- loosa? If not, appoint delegates at once, and appoint the best men and ladies and those who will be sure to attend Re- duced rates have been granted on all the railroads in the Southeastern Passen- ger association.
 Get every individual school in y-aur county to appoint three or more deIcg.s to attend the state convention. They will get great good from the convention and 1t will produce good results for all their schools.
 The names of all delegates should be sent at cnce to W. E. Bingham. Tusca- looSa, Ala, so he can reserve nice homes for them. This is important.
 w. E. HOLLOWAY, Chairman State Executive Committee P. S.-Superintenden and vice-presf- dents of the ten districts will please write postal cards to all county officers and as many superintendents as they can in their district, asking a. strict compliance with the above. Urge each school to make a statistical report to F. M Still well at Selma, Ala, or at convention.
 w. E. H.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
GERMAN-AMERffcAN UNION

Gf<tSlHEAIN-A -AMEItlCAN. .ONION. Editor State Herald:
 I have read with much interest the ar- ticle headed "German-American Union,' in your issue of the Sd. and most heart fly concur in the indorsenent of Gov. Johnston on the bureau of immigration, though it's accomplishrnsrl should require the action of a constitutional conve ntion. l regard the bureau of immigra ton of more importance -totthe best interests of the citizens of the state than all other commissioners combined, and without such an organization all others are of linn tied benefit I have been in correspond ence wieh parties in the northwest and New England states for the past ten years and hold contracts for about 25O,- coo acres of land in north Alabama. and have reasons to believe that we'll de- fined bureau at Montgomery under the immediate direction and control of fhe governor to appoint agents in these To- oalities hundreds and thousands of the most desira ble citizens Of the northern states can be secured 10 come and settle in Alabama. have met them in con- Ventiohs in New York Chicago and else where. and have a letter from Hon. Neal Dow, of Maine, of recent date, in regard to the condition of his people, and know whereof I speak.
 l haven't the honor to know MT | D. Hillhouse, but have good req son to be- lieVe all that is said of him. I had thought that the Hcn. John T. Mllner, of New Castle, was perhaps the best qualified man in Alabama for all mining, railroad and immigration purposes, but having unbounded confidence in the judg- ment and ability of the governor, will be satisfied with his action in the prem ises. JOHN T. TURNER.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

arguments in a forcible manner and the decision of the judges was impartial ly waited for.
 While the committee. consisting of Prof. H. H. Smith and MT. John Leigh, of Brewton, and MT. Leigh Andrews, of Greenville, were out, the audience was delightfully."- entertained by a recitation. "Oh, Sir" from Miss Annie Hill and an instrumental solo, by Miss Tessie Daffin, both of Georgianna.
 In a humorous and pleasing talk MT. Leigh Andrews announced the decision of the judges in favor of the affirmative, thus giving to Georgianna the honors for the next year.
 The debate was in every respect a success. and the large and appreciative audience helped to make it the social event of the year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
THOMAS JBFFERsoN's BIRTHDAY.

At meeting of the committee of the Birmingham Bryan club, to make ar rangements for the banquet to be given on the night of the 18th in honor of Thomas Jefferson's birthday, yest5 rday afternoon, arrangements were perfected. The banquet will be given at the Hotel Morris on l.he night of the 18th inst, al o'clock. Gov. Joseph F. Johnston has responded to the committees invitation and will be present and deliver an ad- dress He will be, the guest Of honor of the occasion. There will be fve-minute speeches by a score of other prominent democrats. There will be 100 prominent democrats at the banquet table, 80 mem bers of the club and twenty invited guests from a distance. MT. T. H. Spen- cer has been appointed chairman of a committee to procure music for the oc- casion, and MT H. K. White has been appointed chairman of a special commit tee on refreshments R. L. Thornton and H. P. Hefin were added to the com mittee. The committee will meet again Thursday afternoon at D m. al Mount joy & Tomlnson's office to select those who will respond to toasts, etc
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

The Atlanta Constitution has had a little shake up since the demise of the evening paper. MT. Clark Howell has been elected editor. and MT Hemphill president and business manager. MT. Evan P. Howell. who has been editor-in- chief of the paper for number of years, has sold his interest to MT. Inman and retires. MT Howell is doubtless the first newspaper man in the south who has been able to make success and retire from the profession.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Speaking of the recent Gretna Green marriage of the 17-year-old son of Gov. Atkinson. of Georgia, to the 14-year-old daughter of MT. Byrd. the Anniston Hot Blast gives the parents the following fatherly advice:
 Governors boys, like other peoples boys. want to get married, and there is nothing strange in the fact that the young son of Gov. Atkinson ran away and married his young sweetheart, who is said to be 14 years old. Instead of Gov. Atkinson and MT Byrd having their houses guarded in order to keep the young couple disunited, they had better arrange a nice little cottage for them and let them live as man and wife and go to work and make living for themselves"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

to whether or not the president would remove him for "pernicious activity"
 MT Bell is now retired. MT. Bryan is engaged as counsel for the state of Ne braska. in fthe maximum freight rate ca ses which have been on the docket for several years. They present the question of the power of the state to present schedules of rates to govern the rail- roads in their dealings in the state.
 At a late hour in the ofternoon MT John L. Webster. attorney for the ap- pellate, began the opening argument which was not concluded when the court rose at o'clock. MT. Webster will be followed tornorrow by J. M. Woolworth of Omaha, and MT. James c. Garter of New York, or the railroad. leaving At torney General Smith and Mr. Bryan to close for the state on Wednesday,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

John D. Burnett, Jr.. and the response by MT. D. F. Ellisor. Then followed Dance of the Wood Nymph." a chorus by eight young lady pupils of the agri- cultural school. A recitation, Search ing for the Slain," by Miss Maizy Russell.
 The subject for debate was then an- nounced: Resolved, That Great Crises Produce Great Men, Rather Than Great Men Great Crises" s
 The affirmative was represented by Messrs. E. l.. Kelly and E. c. Moore, of Georgianna; the negative by Messrs. John B. Chapman, Jr.. and Chas. J. Craw- ford. of Evergreen.
 All of these young men presented their
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
TOTALLY DESTROYED

Was the John M. Hart, One of the Larg-
 est Boats On the Cumberland
 Nashville, Tenn, April 5.-A special to the Sun says the steamer John S. Hart one of the largest beats on the Upper Cumberland river. was totally destroyed this morning, together with her cargo, at o'clock, at Granville, 200 miles above here. The boat struck a floating log, which knocked a hole in her hull She began sinking, and as she careened the stove-in pilot house overturned and set fire to her. resulting as above stated.
 The boat was buift al cost of $14,000, and insured for $S,000. No lives were lost. This is the second boat that has sunk in this locality in the last three days
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
COMFORT AND KNOWLEDGE.
(sent free by mail.)

Set aside for twenty-four1 hours bot tie or common glass filled with urine. A sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the Kidneys. When urine stains linensit is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back. is also con- vincing proof that the kidneys and blad- Der are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the, knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kflmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy. fulf1ls every wish in relieving pain in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects liability to hold urine and scelding pain in pass ing it, or bad effects following use of Hq- uor, wine or beer, and overcomes that un- pleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effects of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest forfts wonderful cures of the most distressing ca seS. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bot tie and pamphlet. both sent free by mail. Mention State Herald and send your ad- dress to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham ton. N. Y. The proprietors of this pa- per guarantee the genuineness of this of- fer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
BEWARE
Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain :. Mercury,

{. Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through tho mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactur by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,. Toledo, O., contains no mercury. andsis taken internally, acting dirsc.ly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

It is stated that the procession on the occasion of the Grant msnument dedica~ ton will be twenty miles long. It is to be hoped not. Such march as this would entail would be a great cruelty to all engaged, esuecially the public school children. A procession twenty miles long, says the Kansas City S;ar, should he forbidden by law.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

ing houses that will buy all the live stock brought to market; it has a grist mill that buys corn, and cotton mills to buy cotton, and thousands of hungry people clamoring for fresh butter. eggs. milk. fruit, vegetables, etc.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Science can analyze tear. but it can not explain why it falls on coffin lid" Science is material IL dces not ap- proach the unseen. It cannot define the aesthetic faculties, through which we re- ceive the finer impressions of life, and through which we receive oHr religion. There is no conflict between science and religion, because there can be no conflict between the seen and tho unseen. q.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
WILLIAM. ]. BRYAN
Attracts Much Attention in the Hall of the Supreme Court of the
 United States

Washington, April 5.-Mr Vim. J. Bryan was an attra ction in the supreme court of the United States today and drew great crowds to the court room. He had moved the admission to the su- preme court bar of MT. H. c. Bell of Illi- nols, deputy commissioner of pensions, whose services in the campaign in Bry- ans behal caused much speculation as
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
There are thousands of acres of fertile

There are thousands of acres of fertile lands in Jefferson county. The valley lands have been worn, but they have a clay foundation and can be fertilized. Their potential fertilization is unlimited. The lands In the coves of the mountains are rich. and the hlllsides of the ore lands are fertile. Almost any product that will grow in the temperate zone can be grown here. Birmingham has two pack
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

scum brought forth applause and laugh ter.
 R. Ii. Henderson has returned from Tennessee with car load of fine horses
 The Talladega Rifles have decided to add gymnasium to their armory, and preparations are being made
 Rev. James c. Snedeeor preached last night at the Methodist church to crowded house.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

The Atlanta Evening Constitution sus- pended Saturday. l. was known as the Baby Constitution" and was fast get ting out of it's swaddling clothes The management, it is said, lost $1o,o00 eu the venture.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

The Sheffield Reaper hits the nail on the head in the following:
 There is more substantial prosperity connected with corn and hogs than with cotton and dogs.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Every inducement possible should be presented to get northern visitors to the Nashville Centennial to visit Blrming- ham and view our matchle:s resources.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Kansas now comes to the front with the proposition to brand the face of bur glars.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

After typhoid fever, pneumonia and other prostrating diseases, take Hoods Sarsaparila. .-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

It is to be hoped that a first-class edu- cator will be selected to fill the presi- dency of the State University We want no more politicians at the head of his institution, which should be the pride of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

ously suggested that one way out of diff ficulty is the election of a president to whom shall be given immense power. There are other things, and we shall.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Alabama soil is productive of almost everything It is the best state in the union for the home-seeker.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

Don't fail to help Commissioner Culver to get up a good exhibit for Alabama at the Nashville Centennial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06

To enrfchen the blood and gain flesh use Anheuser-Busch's Malt Murine For sale by all druggists
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
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 April 4, 1897
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-06
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