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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
OUR LETTER BOX.


Planting time is upon you. What are
you going to do2 Are you going to
plant all cotton and no corn? or are
you going TO act wisely, and plant at
least enough to do you should it be
short crop year? l must confess that |
am alarmed for the welfare OF the cotton
belt of the south. If cotton Is planted,
in proportion to the sale of commercial
fertilizers. all over the cotton belt, 1t
argues that there will be one of the larg-
est crops of cotton planted that has ever
been in all past years. A few days ago
a large manufacturer of commercial fer
filters was in my Office. and said TO me,
that he could have sold hundreds Of tons
more If he had the goods. but that his
stock was exhausted. He farther stat
ed that the output this year was unpre-
cedented in every cotton state of the
United States Then, if this immense
quantity of fertilizers is to go under
the cotton what may We expect the crop
to be? Some one has said that a por
ton of the fertilizers would go under
the corn. hope So but it is not often
the case that commercial fertilizers are
bought for corn.
Just think of it. After taking from the
cotton crop the actual expense OF making.
harvesting and getting the crop of cotton
to market and then deducting over ST.
100000 for fertilizers alcne, what will the
balance left for the poor producer be?
Then, upon that the thousands upon
thousands of dollars that you are paying
out this year for corn, ard meat. Then.
my brother farmer why, oh why not,
| IuLoo 10 Glu5ld lueId pue 'Gt7s!h JOE
have but very little doubt, but what there
will be 100000 bales of cotton made
this year, and if so, what will be the
price?
If farmers would act wisely, plant plen-
ty of corn. peas and potatoes, and raise
more hogs. more cows. milk and butter
their own horses ard mules and then
all the cotton they can, SO as to make
the farm self-sustaining then aad not un-
til, will we see better times.
That farmer, who has pity of corn
in the barn. and plenty of 9teat, in the
meat house, and out Of deoC (and they
generally are) is as independent as a
lord.
TO restore your lands to it's former
fertility, plant plenty of peas, on sandy
and red lands; and mellilotus on prairie
lands. I have tried both and know of
MY own personal knowledge what they
will do. j. e, CULVER,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
PAY YOUR MONEY AND TAKE YOUR

AfiOiJHI-H
The esteemed republican, aid organ at
Montgomery On Sunday morning takes
ex-senator Patrick Walsh. of Georgia. to
task edi2oraIly because of certain eN-
presslons contained in his recent Sa-
vannah speech favorable to the cause Of
silver's restoration, and lamenting the
present distressed condition OF the coun-
try at large and of the farmers of the
south in particular.
The editorial then quotes certain crisp
phr.lses from Gov Johnstons Clayton
speech Of last year. further proceeding to
arraign these two distinguished southern
statesmen as calamity howlers and falsi-
fiers, claiming that the country is over
run with prosperity and that the chief
concern Of the honest farmer and laborer
tnlley is to get out Of the way of the big
flood of money and prosperity which Is
now inundating the land.
In proof of the fact that ex-senator
Walsh and Gov Johnston are altogether
wrong and wilful alarmists. the Adver-
tiser produces witnesses of it's own liking
and choice. 1t says that these two ig-
noramuses, entirely uniformed as to the
ccuntry's true condition, and ignorant of
what they are talking about are merely
foolng the people, and that what they
say can't be SO, because the other day the
darkies had district conference up at
Tusk egee, and there in that solemn pres
ence and under the great responsibility
of an experience meeting three of the
brethren gave it in as their experience
That the world was lovely ard everything
serene-that these three wise men off the
Of oil Oh. 1at
prosperity and conditions, and what they
say goes. That because three of the col
ored divines in Macon county happened
temporarily to fall into the way OF plenty
until happiness oyerflowed from the
mouth-because' these great things nave
come to pass and these leaders have de-
Hvered themselves on the sentiment that
all is pfosperous-there it must be so,
and what the senator and the governor
have said in idle Ignorance, while the east
wind rushed through their hats must be
set down as foolishneSs and fr!voiity.
Verify, verify, it is simply question of
pay your money and take your choice.
Three negro preachers spake in an ex-
perence meeting to jolly the thing along
Two southern statesmen addressed their
fellow citizens, in the earnest endea.Vor to
shed light on national problems. Which
shall the leaders be? The Advertiser
votes for the greasy story of good things
produced by the colored experience meet
ing.
Every now and again some incident
like the above arises to give fresh point
to the now ia nous lines coined by we'll
known campaigner in this state:
"A streak of lean and streak of fat,
A streak of white and streak OF black,
4 streak of rep and a streak OF pop,
A streak of bolt and a streak of bust"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
OLD WORDS.

In his article on the eastern question
Mr.. Gladstone says the situation has not
bettered but worsened. The word
,vorsen. TO make worse, is obsolete. but
is a good old English word, and was used
by Southey and Carlyle. The word
worser was also used by Bunyan and
DRYDEN. This latter word is often used
by children. A boy sent to neiGhbor's
house to inquire about sick person will
come back and say 'he is worser.' The
sick man was worse the day before and
is worser today. This seems natural
and the boy can't understand that he
has made mistake when his mother cor
reefs him Many of the words used by
the plantation negroes of the south ex-
cite our mirth, and yet they are good
old English words, True, they have been
discarded by intelligent people. but they
were once used by the fiost intelligent.
They have been handed down from gen.
Grafton to generation among the illiterate
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with urine
and let it stand twentyzfour hours; a sed-
iment or settling indicates anssssan-
healthy condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back Is also con-
vlncing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
WHAT no DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills
every wish In relieving pain in the back,
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part Of
the urinary passages. It cerrects inabil-
ity to hold urine and scalding pain in
passing it, or bad effects following the
use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes
that unpleasant necessity of being com
PEELED to get up many times during the
night to urinate. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp Root is sooT
realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing
cases. If you need medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists; price,
fifty cents and one dollar. You may have
a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail Mention the State Herald
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer q
Co. Bingha mton, N. Y. The proprietors
of this paper guarantee the genuineness
of this offer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23


Our neighbour Of the Mobile News need
not be disturbed about Selma being left
out in the cold when the Mobile and Biz
mfngham Is finished to BIRMINGHAM
That line would hardly be so foolish as
to start out from Marion Junction and
then leave Selma, its most important
feeder fourteen miles off of It's main line
We have it on pretty good authority that
when the Mobile and Birmingham is built
through to Birmingham il will start from
Selma and run by Centrevlle, in Bibb
county. That little burg seems to be in
mcA at this particular time.-Sema
Let the Mobile and Birmingham take in
Selma, by all means. 1t would prove
such a convenience for our former selma
citizens to visit their old homes coca sion
ally and relieve their minds of the ex-
citement Of business and the hurry
burly'' of city life. 1t is invigorat ting to
go again where the birds sing and the
frogs croek and the whippoorwill chirps,
music so much appreciated in country
life. and furnishes a retrospectfon that
no ore having enjoyed such halcyon
days ever grows too old or too busy to
occasionally appreciate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

A bill has been introduced in the as
sembly which authorizes the City of New
York to appropriate 100000 for the equip
ment and maintenance of farm colony
near New York City. where habitual
drunkards and other undesirable citizens
may be sent TO be drilled into dece ncy and
a proper regard for their duties to the
state The bill is said to be favored by
a majority of the legislators.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

ly. The men who try to shun their just
proportion of the taxes are the ones who
will be brought to time, and are the ones
who. understanding the provisions of the
law, are raising the howl of disapproval
Jasper Mountain Eagle
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

A great many Tom Reed worshipers
are Growing because Reed has been
thrice elected to the speakership. Reed
has not broken the record in this respect
however Schuyler ColfaX was elected to
the position three times and did not have
to apply the gag either
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
RED Is THE FASHION.

Red will he worn very much this season
according to the fashion journals. Ala
bama will be strictly up to date with
red-headed governor, and the Outlook
will take its place among the charmed
circle The editors head is radiant
luminary all by itself. We Aean the ex-
terror, of course. "A lexander Outlook.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
He noN.T FEAR IT.

No man with small farm and his
property all grouped around need fear
tsss sSs vac =. sfssriss-;''tk IL - dua no.
back tax he never escapes paying his
full share of the taxes. FL always gives
In his taxes honestly and conscientious
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Birmingham is blowing because an
uncle of Corbett's lives there, and be-
cause one OF her citizens owns a horse
that Fftz shod. It takes mighty little to
make some folks uppish.-Selma Times.
And it might be added that we have
big lot of former Selma citizens. Now,
what can Won saw
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Armies are built up by training awk-
ward squads. That is why it is we'll to
fight some local battles along the lines of
national issues.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

The statement that Copbett was
Knocked out by a blow over the heart
will be taken with a grain of salt by
Mrs Corbett No. /. She doubtless has
satisfied herself that her ax-husband has
no heart
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

whites. and from them have caught by
the negro. Tlliterate people do not keep
up with the evolution Of the language.
Every year new words are coined and old
words are dropped. We use words to
clothe our thoughts and we cast aside
old clothes, but some body picks them up.
Even Shakespeare used some words now
heard only among illiterates. Dogberry
said: oh. that some one had writ me
down an ass" The word axe" instead
of ask" is found In Shakespeare con-
temporaries,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Tho employees of the Chicago postof-
flee viii be allowed to vote without in
curing danger of being charged with
pernicious activity but they must have
care about whom they vote for.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

The worst feature of the great fight was
that it gave John sullivan and John
ingalls, another excuse for shooting off
their mouths.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
TENNESSEE CENT1ENNIAT,

Etowah county will not be true to her
Interests unless she makes an exhibit at
the Tennessee Centennial The products
of our mines. forests, fields and manu-
factories could be arranged into a mag
nificent display. and it would be a big
adve rtisement for this section of the
state. The state will make a general ex-
hibit but EtCwah needs to have a sep
arate affair, and we hope TO see our most
enterprising citizens take hold of it
6fadSden Times-NeWs
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
TO The State Herald.

L was impressed with an item in your
columns one day last week in regard to
Mexico. Your reporter had met some
one just returned from that country, who
had given him Impressions evidently not
favorable. The traveller was struck with
the great difference in the civilization of
that country and the United States.
What that difference is we are not told,
but it is a difference which Is evidently
to the dsparagement of Mexico, judging
from the context.
Now am no defender of Mexico She
needs no defense at my hands, but I
would like to correct a few of the many
false ideas we people Of this great United
States have about that most delightful
country, and by way of introduction
! cannot do better than quote a recent
writer, one whose articles show keen
knowledge of Mexico and her people,
and institutions. Says our author:
THE fantastic notions of Mexico which
are much too current among Us are not
to be wondered although not many Of
us are as ignorant as the Washington
statesman who gasped as the hack
bowled him along the splendid Rebound
on the evening Of his arrival: 4 never
would have believed it if l hadn't seen
it! Why they have houses"
THE Mexicans S.in pursue their priIn-
tive methods of agriculture, blowing
with forked stick" 1t might have been
truthfully addsd that we cultivate our
foreign rela tons In about the same prim-
tive style, and send to foreign coun. ries
as consuls and even to higher positions,
men who are utterly lost without an in
terpreter at their elbow, a nd are often
times without even the appaara nee of
gentlemen Not so with any of our
Latin-Americsn neighbours. Their am
bassadors and consuls even are men
who command respect and attention
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

the opposition" not the democracy.
mind you, but the opposition"
What can the Advertiser make of the
opposition" How will that great po-
litcal light proceed to cut off demo-
cratic party from "the opposition? 1t
is most evident the Advertiser, Baltzell
and Moseley will have prolonged and in
terminable use fer each other. What are
their united rewaTds2 The Advertiser
carried say, 6000 votes for Palmer. while
Baltzell succeeded in averting the STAN
pede of populists to Bryan only after all
but some "a, 600 had passed beyond his
reach. If we admit that there are 9D,oUO
republican votes available, and add these
to the aforesaid two lots. we have $4,000
votes to stand forth against 1.-THE opp0-
Sition." So at last, the united forces Of
the Advertiser. Baltzen and Moseley.
now engaged to aspeIse and nullify the
administration of Gov. Johnston, as
preliminary to the ca IN paign of 1898,
amount possibly. to thai much The
wild blows. of the Advertiser new will be
remembered as in amazing contrast to
it's vehement proteStationSs last summer
that Johnston must defend GOODWIN at
all cost for the sake of good government!
Having gained time in which to man.
euvre for position, it now meets every ef-
fort for and every realiza ton Of good
government from that source by denun-
Citations. common % Moseley, BaltzeIl
and itself
democratic party in the F1fty-ifth con-
gress it estops itself from alleging there
is a democratic party anywhere. That
pronounced attitude on the part of the
paper brings it promptly within reach
of Moseley and Baltzell for their COM
mon purposes. The only recourse open
TO the coalition is formal merging with
the party in power, the republicans.
Democrats have not forg the Off
ciou5 congratula tons wired by Grover
Cleveland to William Mckinley last No
vember; democrats remember that John
Sherman dictated the financial policy OF
the Clevelan nd administra ton; demoerat IS
are we'll aware that Secretary Gage
adopts the view of Secretary Carlisle
that all silver and all paper money is
redeemable in geld. The promise of re-
Vfyal of Clevelandism by means of .aIiff
taxes is farce and known so to be. Wa
come then to the original proposition,
that the Advertiser. Baltzell and Moseley
need the prolonged help of each other
for the maturing campaigns of 1898 and
1900, and the via media. is virulent and
united abuse of Gov. Johnston. D.
Birmingham.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
RAISE TOBACCO

tention of the farmers is being turned
to the plausibility of tobacco raising. 1t
has been demonstrated that in a certain
kind of soil in this state tobacco can be
grown very successfully. Alabama to-
bacco captured the highest awards at
the Worlds Fair and at the Atlanta Elk
position. While it is true that vast
amounts of money are wantonly con-
sup1ed in the use of tobacco, still it would
make great improvement in our condi-
ton If all the tobacco used in Alaba ma
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

If you will keep your optics glued to
Thomas B. Reed you will see a man in
the dual role of umpire and official
scorer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Right here In the start Tom Reed wants
it distinctly understood that he is the
Siler of this extra session.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN-
TTON

The Alabama state Sunday school con-
vention meets in annual session in Tus-
caloosa, Ala. Thursday evening, April
s, in the Baptist church
Preparations are being made for very
large attendance. and an exceedingly IN
teresting programme prepared. Homes
will be provided for all delegates, espe-
cially those who notify the reception
committee of their intention to attend
Distinguished speakers and Sunday
school workers from abroad as well
as from our own state, will be in attend
ance and take active part in the various
discussions, as to practical Sunday school
work Among those from abroad who
have already promised to attend, are
c. d. Meigs, president of the Georgia
Sunday school convention; Rev. w. F.
Atkins, of Nashville Tenn. superintcnd-
emf of Sunday school work in the Metho-
dist church south, and Mrs. w. E. Crafts,
of washington, ID. c., superintendent
of primary work in the International as
sociation.--Tuscaloosa Gazette.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Hoods Sarsapa rilIa rests the tired
brain. 1t gives nerve strength and bodi-
ly health.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

was raised and manufac tured in this
state and the money spent for it kept AT
Leader
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

Col. John Hay ambassador to the court
of st. james. is man of intelligence
and Of considera bic literary reputation.
He has always been a man of wealth,
and has lived an easy life. He has not
the strength of character and robustness
of nature that men have who won their
spurs in a hard battle with poverty and
adverse circumstances. We may not like
TO go through adversely. but it certainly
brings out mans best qualities. The
prodigal son went through a famine be-
fore he came to himself. But for his
adversely he would have continued in
sin. The Florida orange growers say tho
freeze has proven blessing. The men
OF Birmingham who have passed through
the depression are all the stronger for
the struggle, and work better together
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
MADE NO MISTAKE.

Auditor Walter S. White made no mis-
take in appointing Mr.. Walter Moore
Goa! oil Inspector of the Birmingham dis
trict 1t is fat Office and could not have
been more worthily bestowed. Mr. Moore
is a man of fine natural sense. untiring
energy and a democrat of the first water
His host of friends here where he once
resided rejoice at his good fortune.-Rus-
sellviile News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

At Castillo Rapids. says the Forest and
Stream, there is little town of perhaps
fifty people clustered around the old
massive stone fort that was built by the
Spaniards in 1878. and here the Nioarag-
uan government maintains "a custom
house (Greytown being free port) and
garrison of twenty five or Thirty SOL
diers. At these rapids there are great
quantities Of the voracious FISH called
zavolos, or savages. from their ferocity
They VIII rush in a school at'anything
thrown overheard from the steamers,
and it appeared an easy ma tter to catch
them. So got out my rod and line and
baited with a piece of meat. from the
cooks galley and tried it. AT the first
throw dozen fish one foot or two feet
in length rushed for the bait. and al
though | hooked one at once, | was I'M
able TO land a single fish. for they would
tear the hook and be off before | could
haul them in. Several Of the other pas
sengers on the steamboat tried also, but
with no better SUCCESS These fish are So
voracious that they will attack any per-
son in swarms when bathing. and bite
any part of The body they can reach.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postof1ce at Birmingham.
Ala as second-class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEPARTMENTS

visiting his son and Slaughter, william J;
Leverett and Mrs. George p. SANFORD anu
their families for a few days.
Representative Potter spent sunday az
his home in Oakland. n He returned TO PES
Moines the following day, calling on a le"
friends here before stirling.
Miss Beatrice FINLEY has returned NOME
from a visit with friends in Doom, la.
Mrs. DR.. Crouch of Denver, more tamliiaily
known by her Council BLUFFS friends as MISS
Mary Chapman, is in the city spending a
few days as the guest OF Mrs. Charles Lei
ferts and other friends. 80
The colored ~janitors OF Council biuhs WI"
give their third annual masked pan at h,u
erty hall, Monday, March 1. Prizes VIII De
given for the best costumes and tor the
best walters. The prizes were donated 10.
the occasion by some OF the merchants vi
the city.
Another university extension club has been
organized by Henry Cocker, organizer OF tne
movement in this city. The name oil TINS
latest addition to the university extension
club is Upward"
Miss Allen, daughter of the assistant gen
eral manager of the Rock Island, has gone
to Colorado Springs, after visiting friends Ill
this city.
Mrs. L.. L. DeLano Of Atlantic Is a guess
of Miss Eta Maxwell on Bluff street
John L. Walker of Fairplay, Colo, VINO
has been visiting his sister and brother,ln.
law, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Kelly, left yesterday
for his home,