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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Among the most welcome signs in New York of the approach of spring, says the New York Mail and Express is the de parture today for Europe of Richard Croker. Republicans are not always un- grateful. and England has our gratitude for her continued hospitality to this dis tinelished American.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
ADVERSE COMMENT.

There is entirely too much adverse comment upon the tax commission law. If it serves the purpose for which it was intended-gecures better and more equitable assessment of taXes-then it will have served a good purpose. If, to the contrary, it is found to be un- suited to the requirements of the oc- caslon, the next legislature cam and doubtless will repeal it. Give the law a chance gentlemen, before you prejudice the people against it.-Huntsville Mer- cllIV
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

well directed campaign has not been car ried on with this end in view. If all the interests desiring good roads unite their forces they can secure the passage of a law fixing a road tax. Now Is the time to organize and agltate in the interest of hslieg shrdlu epAASr emfwyp oinraooo this legislation, 80 that we can go before the General Assembly at its next session and demand good roads.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

The smoke of the wigwam once rose to the sky where the smoke of the fur naees TOW darken the heavens. The ln- dian mother, who hood the corn, gather ed wood fer the fire, and brought water from the Eayton spring, carried her pap poose on her back. Where was no Greene here then.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
OUR COAL, IN TT.

Unless the rivers are made free there is but little hope of improvement in the condition of affairs in the river mining district This is the most universal opin- ion of the operators of that district. They say that unless they are enabled to obtain free navigation they will soon have to close down their mines perma- neptly. This would mean great loss,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

The hero in "Prisoner of Zenda" is the type of a perfect gentleman. In every trying position in which he was placed he showed gelntlenanly qualities. He was brave, although he fully realized his great danger. Tn the end he gave up the princess, although he had won her love, because he realized that she would be happier in her queenly sphere.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

The latest unofficial announcement is that the Congressional Record will adopt the use of illustrations. Puck and Judge will not be a circumstance if the artist does his duty, and the tips he can get for handling his brush will enable him to buy Cleveland bonds at a high premi- lIrn all the year round.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
SHOUT FOR ALABAMA.

Alabama is shipping iron across the ocean, which shows that her products successfully compete with those of far older manufacturing eenters. Stand up on your toes and shout. "AlabamaI Ala bama n'-Sulligen Lightning
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
LUVERNE.

Crenshaw County Court House Burned
 Circuit Court Records Lost.
 Luvertnle, Ala, Feb. 25.-(Special) )--Tlhe court house of Crenshaw county was burned today. The circuit court records were lost. The law office of Bricken & Bricken was saved.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

An esteemed weekly exchange is run ming a serial spcqy entitled, "A Wdfe's Secret" Isn't it g. little early to begin work on pair of slippers for papa II they are intended for a Christmas pres enf2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

The Birmingham cotton factory project, while progressing slowly, bids fair to prove a big success. The committees are not letting amy grass grow under their feet,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Houses have been removed off of the lot and work on the excavation for the foundationl of the steel plant has com menced. Doubling Thomases can now place their finger in the wound and re- fiH,n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Major Mckinley will be inaugurated in a pair of boots costing S30, and the man who made them cannot get hold or a pair of Senator Shermamis cast-off shoes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
THE STATE EDITORS.
cLEvELAND's BIOGRAPHY.

It is said that MT. Cleveland has an- nounced his intention of writing his au- tobiography. Those duck hunting ex- petitions should make some very thrill ing reading matter.-Selma Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
It has been suggested that plucky little Greece come over and back up Cuba.

So far only twenty one candidates have appeared for the Republican nomination. for governor of Pennsylvania. There are si xty-six counties in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
PUBLIC OPINION.

The first result of the smashing of the steel rail pool is a big demand for stsel rails at the reduced prices. Here seems to be practical demonstration of the advantages to be derived from the smashing of all trade combinations Boston Herald, Ind.
 The grocer must sell at just so much profit or not sell at all three-siXteenths of a cent a pound being held back as rebate to compel the grocer to obey the trusts orders. If its orders are obeyed, then the trust, at stated times, pays the three-sixteenths of a cent back to the retailer. Now, this is trust-one that sells 80 per csnt of the sugar consumed in this country and makes the prices. Of course, it cannot make the price exor- bitant, because if it should do so compet- itors would come into the field. Still, 1t has its grasp upon the sugar trade of the country. In making a tariff, congress should take note of the fact.-Indianap- oils News, Ind.
 The subject of trusts is beset with diffi- culties which are still to be overcome. Up to the present time neither legislators nor their advisers have learned to treat the subject with wisdom. Blind talk against trusts is answered by equally blind praise, and the only alternative to legislation which cannot be enforced ap pears to be legislation which wild not confine itself to hitting the target aimed at. Strenuous attempts to put an end to this unsatisfactory state of affairs are now making, and will doubtless continue to be made fo rthe answers to the ques- tions raised by trusts will not be formed next week or the week after.-Milwaukee Sentinel, Rep.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Poor health and loss of appetite is over come by Hoods Sarsaparilla which vital izes the blood
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
EFFECT OF FAST LIVING.

He was a thorough society man!
 He was a pampered pet of debutantes!
 He was a recognized leader in certain circles.
 There was never a german but he was therel
 His income was not sufficient to keep pace with the onrush of fashionable de- mandsi
 He held several places of honor and trust!
 Social indudgences led him to use monI- ey not his own!
 He is now under arrest for embezzle- ment!
 He confeSses his crime!
 His character is gone and his life blast ed!
 The above tells the tale of the life and downfall of Otis Smith, of Atlanta, son of Professor Otis D. Smdth, of the Az rcultural and Mechanical college, Au- burn, Ala
 And as young Smith went, so have thousands of other young men gone.
 There is no surer way for a young man to lose his position and ruin his chorac- ter than to attempt to make of. himself a thorough society man and to engage in all the social indulgencies of the day. He who thus enters society is soon caught up in the social swell and swept on to ruin.
 The only safe plan for any young man is to keep out of society whose fash ionable demands call for the expenditure of more money than his income will jus tify him in using
 We have a most profound sympathy for Prof. Smith, and only hold up the history of the downfall of young Smith with the hope that it may prove valua- ble warning to the young men of the country.
 The only safe policy of any young man is to be honest, attentive to business and live within his income.-Anniston Hot Blast s- N
 es OUR STATE EXHIBIT
 1.-The progressive citizens of Alabama are dissatisfied with the poor prospect for an Alabama exhibit at the Nash Nlle Centennial Exposition, and are clearly justifable in their dissatisfaction. There can be no excuse for, the absence of "a creditable exhibit from Alabama, either on the plea of a dearth of exhibits or lack of funds, but to the contrary if a suitable display is not made it will be a monumental shame. Under the code of Alabama the com missioner of agriculture is authorized to expend such funds at state and inter- state fares as in his judgment will re- dound to the benefit of agriculture and immigration. Naturally the people have waited on Commissioner Culver, and are anxious to hear his uitimatum eon this matter He may De waiting 2fs Gov Johnston, but if he 1a rhey should get together and inform the public what to expect The time has arri-ed when fur
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD
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 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where 1t has no regular correspondent. news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length. should be written on only one side of the sheet
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

The Denison rolling mill at Denison. Tex. wkich was built in 1891. and put in operation In January. 1892, is being dis mant1ed, and the machinery is for sale. The plant was equipped with one Siem-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-aS-tf
BAPTISM SUNDAY NIGHT.
The Great Revival at the First Colored Baptist Church Tempora-
 rily Closed.

It Is said that about two thousand or more people were present at the First Colorsd Baptist church Sunday night.
 Rev. T. |. Jordan, the pastor, baptized a large host of candidates.
 RevssL. F. Smith, of Anniston, who was invited to.sreturn and help the second time in thesmeeting, preached an earnest and eloquent sermon. which moved the vast audience to weeping and rejoicing
 This is to be the most effective, unex- citabfe, yet deep and widespread revival held in this church for thirteen years Many of the oldest colored citizens say that it Is the. most powerful and orderly revival ever witnessed in Birmingham among the negroes. About fifty have joined the church and between forty and fifty persons bowed for prayer last night, and A great many persons professed re- lig.ion during the services.
 Rev. Smith preached his farewell ser mon to a packed house. Text. Matt. 2, i3- A. At the close of the sermon the Holy Ghost seemed to touch the whole congre- gation zThe like has never been seen in this city before. Grown men and women got up from their seats and walked about over the house praising God. Several persons fell under conviction, and 1t is thought that eight or ten were happily converted
 one old man. ss years of age. was bap-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17

tor, when young wife sco1aplains of being nervous, fretfti1, de esppndent. and troubled with headaches, pafifs ip. the back and sides and abdomen and shooting pains, " attrib- utes these badsfeeliHgsto stomach liver or heart trouble.- If, bya lucky chance he hits upon the right cause, which is most fre- quently weakness or disease of the femi- nine organism, he. will insist upon the offensive examinations and local treatment from which every modest woman shrinks.
 When a woman suffers in this way she should consult, in person or by letter, some eminent physician who has the wisdom and experience to know that these troubles are easily cured by the fight remedy without offence to nodesty. Dr. R. V. Pierce has been for thirty years chief consulting p1iy- sician to the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute. at Buffalo, N, Y, one of the lead ing medical institutions. in the world. Many thousands-ef@ women have used his " Favorite Prescription " who were physi- cal wrecks and Wf.o are now happy wives with happy husbands. Honest druggists will not offer something else in place of the famous Favorite Prescription"
 "After having been married nine years, having good health generally, and no children con- suited you in regard-to my case" writes Mrs O.. Ga. "-I received prompt reply, with direc- tious for using your medicines. which followed After taking ten bottles of Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescriptions T. happily found myself III an pectant state. and in due time gave birth to fine baby girl She IS two years and-a-half old now and is healthy and fat"
 Constipatiea.2....-"H. {" Biliousness That means danger ahead" Dr. Pierce's Pleas ant Pellets are a sure cure.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
fERSELY TOLD.


 The Blacksuiths' Union will give a picnic ct Hawking Spr ngs June 30.
 The. Hirsch, Dry Goods company have a beautiful display of the military colors in their show wir1ow.
 Spring is the season of hope and prom ise Take Hoods Sarsaparilla now and good shealth will follow
 :, -Her.ntLage.- the. painter has returned from Nashville where he has been for the past two months. He has returned to BfIiringh9n to. stay, and says it is the best town on earth
 Evening Star fodge No. 110o Knigl t n Ladies of Honor, will hav,' elscticn If of- ficers tonight at Their han. Other bus.- ness cE inprLtanca will ccme up for trans serstforf and it fs expected that every mem- Der of the. cpjer will be present.
 Ches. Nalninski, who w2s arrested on the charge -ef serding libelous matter through the mails, was bourd over by Comnlissinneir A1osely in the sum of $2e0. The bond was promptly given. Thsi mail matter reflectedA on the credit of one sam Locassio.
 T. c. King has knocked the price out on Oxford Ties-a nd Tan shoes. You will save by looking his stock over before buying shoes. Free shine daily Take T. c. x R. R. checks at regular price for shoes Phone 1929.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
PERSONAL.

MT. B. B. Conner has returned from Florida.
 MT. ]. F. McCary is quite sick at his home on Fifteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues.
 TIC. King is selling shoes awfully cheap. Lots of bargains there. Sacks of new shoes arriving daily. Newest styles, sizes to Il; In mems, A to E.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. M. Davidson, of Nine tsenth and Sixth avenue, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. D. E. Kennedy, will leave the city today to spend the heated term.
 Hon John Mcqueen and Major F. A. de Funiak will leave today for a fish on the Calf. In Montgomery they will be joined by small party of friends and will sail down the Florida coast. It is no filibustering expedition. In Mobile they win be the guests of the Mobile Bay pi.9ts,l
 Mir. w. H. Clayton, the southern rep resentAtive, with headquarters at Att lantA.. of the Wool and Cotton Reporter, of Boston, is in the city in the interest of this paper. He is we'll pleased with Birmingham, and predicts for her a bright future
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
CHEAP RATES TO SAN
 FRANCISCO, CAL.

On June 29th to 3Oth and July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1897, the Kansas City Memph' s and Birmingham Railroad will sell t,ck- cts to San Francisco. on account of the Young Peoples Society of Christian Er- deavor S0nVentioTl t3 be held in San Fran cisco Julya7fhJl2th,s tthe extremely low rate of $25.S5. Arrangements have bee n made for sale of tickets returning at about the same rate with privilege of re- turning via Portland, Oregon, at a very small additional cost. Passengers not on- .ly have the privilege of free reclining chair cars to Kansas City via the Mem- lphis route, but also have the choice of selecting from several routes from Kan sas City to San Francisco 1..- , For further Tn f6fnfa ton call on
 CHARLES JONES. T. P. A,
 1914 Morris Ave. Birmine ham.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
:. THE :, 5: B STAFF ST, OFFICERS

Return and Report a Most Pleasant Trip
 to Auburn. ; Coloneis Higdoh, Stevenson and Schil- finger, of the Governors staff, returned yesterday morning form Auburn, where they accompanied the governor on occa- sion r'of~ ~efovernof' Day at the commence ment of the Alabama Polytechnic insti- ute.
 They report a most excellent trip and a, larger number of staff officers present than eyer before attended these exer- cises The Jdrilffng. Colonel Higdon re- ports, was exceptionally good, and the boys were highly complimented by the governor and his entire staff
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
EXCURSION

Birmingham 10 Meridian, Miss, Sunday,
 June 20, 1897.
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad company will run an excursion train to Meridian and return next sunday, leaV- ing Birmingham m at 6:S0 a. m, arriving at Meridian at 12:3D D. n- leaving Meridian at 10 p. m., arriving at Birmingham at 3:30 a. m.
 The fare for the round trip will be a very low nate. of I.50. Stops will .besmade ait all stations be- tween Birmingham and Meridian. The best coaches in the service of the Ala bama Great Southern railroad will be used on this -trips@ e-=S
 For furtherainformatfon a apply to
 e. N. BILLH HErMER,
 Traveling Passenger Agent, No. North Twentsieth Street Birming- ham. Ala.s-s' ->7's til sat nj
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
EAST LAKES TENTED CITY
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ACOHillQeu rom EifSl GdBE.J 
 more has planned will be of great inter est to the old veterans of Hardse's aed Sdott's and Upton's tactics for the reason that 1t wia shcw them fighting on med ern ideas and undsr the tactics. Ampae sccommcIatiJn VII be provided for the great crowd That Will attend by addition aa cars.
 On Friday afternoon the companies will compete flor the handsome stand cf col orss spressCte1 to the best drilled company by the ladies of Selma a few years ago, to be drilled for at each encampmentzpf the Third regiment. It was won last year bysCompany A Selma. Guards), and that coInpany'ss making splendid show ing to hold st for another year, though its competitors are no mean ones. After the company drill which will begin at 4:30 D. m. sharp. squad of four men from each of the twelve companies will compete for the Mercer medal. awarded by sBifningha ms contemplating jeweler, MT. Harry Mercer. to the best drilled soldier. t4af j..
 Governors Day" will be Saturday. and in all. nroba bihty Friday will be se- ilected by Brigadier General Clark for review and inspection, after the prize drills take place.
 Colonel B. L. Holt, quartermaster-g gen. eral; Colonel A. M. Carver. inspector general; Lieutenant Samuel G. Jones, Fifth cavalry. T., s. A., and Sergeant c. A. Allen, of the governors staff, reached camp yesterday. Other members of his staff will follow about Friday of this K.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
Exc1JRsroNIsps. ATTENTION.

An excusion train will leave Bfrming- ham for Selma Sunday, June 20, at a. m., arriving at Selma at 12:10 D. m. Re- turning, leave Sefnia at p. m., Monday. making a quick run to Birmingham. This train goes via A. c. s. Railway, Bes- semer and Woodstock, and the round trip Ito Selma any other day is $5.70, and to Blocton $2.20 round trip. Excursion rates to Selma 50 round trip. Ecursion rates to Blocton 75c round trip.
 The train will make all stops between Birmingham and Selma, and gives you a part of Sunday and all day Monday in Alabama's' central city. The finest coaches in the service of the Southern railway have been secured for this oc- casion, and ghe trip will be one of com- fort and pleasure. Patrons receive the same accommodations as if they had paid full fare For further informa ton call on the Union Ticket Office or address
 DID. KINNEBREW,
 Excursion Agent,
 P. o. Box 7S9, Birmingham, Ala 6-19-7t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE $ UNION | v | OF AMERICA

Chattanooga, Tenn. July i5 tn 1S-ge. dneed Rates Via Southern Railway
 For the occasion of the seventh annual convention of the Baptist Young Peo- ple's Union of America, Chattancoga, Tenn.. Jiily IS to Is. 1897. ths Southern railway win sell tickets to t>liaftanoosa. Tenn. and return at a rate ot one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 13. 14 and 15, 1897, good to return until July 21, 1897.
 Limits may be extended to August 15, 1897, if tickets are deposited with agent at Cha ttanooga before July 19
 Call on any agent of the Southern rail- way for Information. DeF to 7-15
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 , Hundreds more of like character. and tients can be furnished if necessary.
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 Dr. O. T. Dozier, the head of the Southern Medical Dispeusaiy, of Birmingham, Ala. Is a specialist of nearly twenty years ex- perience in the treatment of chronic. ner- success has given him a. leading position in slRa {Masonic Guide)
 Dr. DoZier can be relied upon to treat dis eases in the most successful manner and he is known all over the South.
  We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession, but we do know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied lupon to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services. .c Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
 As a specialist, Dr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. :" He is Geor- gian by birth, high-toned, cultur.d, Christ dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 E Daily News, Birmngham) s.sDr. Dozier is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attachments and gentlem man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession.
 (Alabama Christian Advocate)
 His (Dr. Dozer's) professional reputation is unimpeachable and his character as gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 Address
 s,r DIR. O. T. DOZIER & co.
 Lock Box l12. Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17

tlzed Sunday night, and another man was restored who had been out of the church fifteen yeaIs.
 They have SAa taking members at nearly every service for mora than week
 Rev. MT. -Jerean and his large and or defly chufch gave Rev. Smith a warm and helpful handshaking. He leaves for Arfiistonstoday. but he has been cor dially invited to return int two weeks time and ennduet H se1ieseof meetings in another one Of the leading churches in the city.