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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
ALABAMA DAY
Set By Governor Johnston as We'd nesday, September 29.

Montgomery, June 19.-(Special.)- .)-The governor has been In core pondencswi h a view of fixing Alabama day. The gov ernor desired to fix the day during the reunion, and whilst the management wsre ready to yield. it was evident they thought it would conflict with the pro- gramme of the reunion. and be best to have some other day; So the result of the correspondence was that Wednesday, the 29th of September, has been, fixed as Ala bama day. Many think this is much bet ter than to have it during June, whilst it is so hot. It is understood that efforts will be made to have a turnout and pro- gramme worthy of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

IA revengeful spirit is det.stabie to God and despised by upright men.
 If person a'evenges himself against his fellow man, he will suffer; if not with eternal damnation, he will be exposed to fearful cha&tisement in this life.
 
 Nothing can be accomplished in the vineyard of fIhe Lord withou5 personal conservation and the sooner we presehst our bodies as living sacrifices on the altar of God the better it will be for hhe world and ourselves. Mind you, this means your life, money, ta1erfs, energy and all things that are precious to you
 A man should never do good works wi hout faith. because they will profit him nothing. He do.s n1ut do tham in the name of his God and Savior, but in his own name, so that he can say to men: See, what have done and receive their applause. His case Is hopeless. for the apos le Paul says in Roman xiv 23: That whatsoever is nclt of faith is of sin," and ''the soul that sinaleth shall die.''
 1t is a mistaken idea that rfere are two roads to ebernity. ThtGe Is only one, with a station at each end 'sHeaveil and hell." Brother, to which station are you travel ing? Each day of your life will find you either nearer to God or fuither away from Him. You cannot turn half way
 
 converto 0turn aftogether) if you would fTtd Him.
 The way to become gneat and honorable in the cause of Christ is to be the most huinble and self-denying servant, and to do the meanest of labor for the benefit of others. even as Christ Himself did. Notwiths landing an Ills power, wisdom and glory, He came on earth to be sub jected to the most menial services, to be treated with contempt by all the hosts of self-righteous, and even to undergo the nbJst disgraceful sufferings and in the end dishonorable death that His one and sufficient sacrifice might purchase redemption for the great masses of sim ners. Not only the Jews but all the world may receive an equal share of His bless hlgs which He is ever ready to bestow olr these who diligently seek Him.
 Christ is anxiously watching the cause of sinners from the lowest and most de- based criminal to the highest and most gilded Dives who dresses in purple and fares sumptuously every day He pitfes thcni as they go on In their mad rush to hell and is always doing something to divert them from the pleasures (so-called) of this world to the real happiness which comes to converted sinners who have that blessed assurance that Jesus Is theirs and know that they are saved frorn their sins and hope by the grace of God to be ushered in that glorious city of the great God and take possession of that heavenly mansion which He has pre- pared for them. that they, after an event full life on earth. may enter into that ever
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
sr. sIMoNs AND cUMBERLAND.

Many Improvements have been made at the above resorts. A new hotel man. ager at St. Simons with several years experience at the different noted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cumberland needs no better rec ommendation than g. word from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathing in the world; fishing, boating and hunting unexcelled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifsey, Div. Pass Agt., Montgomery, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
Of Christian Endeavor at San Francisco
 July to 12, 1S97


 July to 12, 1897. The Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets on June 27, 2S, 29 and 30 and July and 2 to San Fra ncisco at the very low ralte of $25S5. Stopovers on go- ing passage will be allowed at and west of Colorado common points, Fl Paso, Tex, Trinidad, Col; Cheyenne, Wyo, but pas senger must reach San Francisco not later than July g.
 Returning, tickets will be sold at about the same rates as going trip, at San Francisco, July F to IT, also on Mondays and Thursdays as follows: July l9, 22, 26, 29, August 2, and g, with final limit not later than July 15. Choice of routes, either via New Orleans and Southern pa- cific railroad or via Shreveport and Dem yer, Col.
 For further information apply to
 c. M. BILLHETMER,
 Travelling Passenger Agent Telephone No. s46 No. 7, North Twentieth Street. til 7-2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

"No," said the old man, as he limped into the office with one hand on his back and his hat in the other, mo, L ain't dea- conin' al the clutch no mo. Whey, uey axes a man who ben servin' de Lawd as registah wen he takes up de collection, it time for me toe quit. t.'--Indianapolis Toi,rnal
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
TALK TO HARD . ABOUT INSURANCE, 9 l-2 N. 2Oth St.
NOTICE. CONTRACTORS.
4-11-eod-tf

Tn making estimates for new buildings or renovating old buildings there is all ways more or less tin, slate or galvanized iron work to be done on every building. We will cheerfully make you estimates off of plans or buildings. Our special CT fort Is to please our customers in style. quality and price. We do all kinds or sheet metal work. slate roofing and hot air heating. Call to see us, or call up phone 115, and we will call to see you. Our place of business is 2013 Third ave- nue. SPIRO & LONG co.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
TENT MEETING.

Revs. w. B. and o. M. Fdtzhugh, the boy preachers, have pitched their tent out on the short route of the Highland avenue and Belt Railway, and will preach each day at 4:30 and p. m. The people are much pleased and elated at the coming of the young men, and there is promise of a great meeting. Those desiring to go can take dummy at Nine teenth street and First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
SOUTH SIDE BAPTIST.

Rev. pr. R. A. Venable, the distin- guished pastor of the First Baptist church of Meridian, Miss, will fill the pulpit at both services at the South Side Baptist church today, he and Dr. Hale exchanging pulpits. Dr. Verable is one of the ablest and most scholarly men in the southern pulpit. and is heard. with pleasure and profit.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
Oh! where did you get that HatP At Louis Saks, of course Pm going to get ma- ma to buy me one.
TO THE SEASHORE.

Special excursion tickets are now on sale by the Plant system to St. Simons, Cumberland and nybee Islands. No finer coast resorts are to be found Surf bathing unexcelled; good fishing, boat ing and hunting. Hotels supplied with first class orchestra affording music and amusement for. all For particulars, write to W. " Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agent, Mont gomery. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. 4-z8-tf

WE secure situations for our ' graduates. All commercial branches taught. Day and night sessions. Send for catalogue Massey's Business College, Nine teenth and Third avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
CUMBERLAND.

Cumberland Presbyterian church, cor ner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street Robert D. Wear, pastor. Subject for tht morning hour, II o'clock, "The Divine Presence; subject for the evening hour S:15, "Hypccrites. Good music.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

Parties desiring 10 serve punches at banquets or private parties will do we'll to call on William Wise. He is prepared to se-ye you in few hours Eotice
 209-211 Nineteenth street. Telephone ksA su-tf.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
CHURCH SERVICES.
cH1TRcH OF THE ADVENT.

Corner Sixth avenue and Twentieth street Sunday school at 9:30 a. m; morn ing prayer and sermon at Il a. m.; even ing prayer and sermon at D. m. The services today will be conducted by Rev. Robt w. Barnwell, of Selma.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
THE WEATHER.

washington, June 1s.-weather for Sunday
 For Georgia-showersi southerly to southeasterly winds
 For Alabama-Fair, except showers in northern portions; soudherfy winds. For Mississippi-Fair; southerly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
FOR SALE.

Nice furniture; enough for 40-room h..- tel or boarding house. Apply to J. J. Alt man or J. T. Wilson.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

Gents, are you going away for the summer If so, come in and let us pack your trunk. We cs n furnish all you need at the lowest prices.
 Louis Saks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

It's hot! It's hot! Come and get one of our hats and umbrellas, they will shade you from the sun.
 Louis Saks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-a8-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

Window Sha'es from 15 cents up at Caheen's Closing Out Removal Sale. All shades ' feet long.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
Gladness Comes


 With a better understanding of the " transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before proper eff forts--gentle efforts-pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to constipated condi tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore all important, in order to get it's bene- fcial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used andgives most general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

Saks' is the place to go when you want a good and stylish pair of shoes at a small price.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20
SUNDAY SERMONS.

IA revengeful spiift is det.stabie to God and despised by upright men.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-20

If a person levenges himself against his fellow man, he will suffer; if not with eternal damnatfon. he will be exposed to fearful chaxtisement in this life.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
ABBREVIATED TElEGSams.

There is little doubt that Charles
Dousherty. ex-representative from the
Second district of Florida, has been slain
in Cuba.
The Brighton elevator at New
Brighton, a suburb of MINNEAPOLIS.
owned by the City Elevator company.
burned with 1t contents. 100. coo bushels
of oats and wheat. The total loss of
the elevator and contents. was 500, ,ooo.
fully insured
An order has gone into effect at the
Union depot at Atchison. Kas., pro-
hibitiug persons from smoking ciyar-
cites in the waiting room.
Pittsburg will pass an ordinance pro-
hibiting the wearing OF bonnets or hats
by ladies In theatres.
j. George Albright. a swItchman for
the Northwestern Railway company,
had his left hand badly crushed while
at work in the new yards at Madison.
Wis
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08

1a:niE H Prather. Indianapolis: assist-
ant clerx. ]. o. Lambert. Niddletown:
doorkeepcr. Q. NJ. Groves. Townsville.
Perry county.
The Democrats voted in the senate
for H. c. Rockhill. of Fort Wayne. for
secretary and in the house for Allen w.
Swope. Of Seymour. for speaker. This
generally assembly is confronted with
an unusual amount OF business OF i'm
por;ance. Under the law it must ap-
portion the state for legislative pur-
poses; 1t has been called upon to cnac:
law for the better government Of
building and loen associations. and
must pass on a great many schemes
for taking money out or the public
treasury.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
Well Done, Governor, Rub II In.

Boston, Jan. SIN spite Of every sort
OF legal appeal, In the board of election
commissioners, the courts and 1T last
the legislature Itself. Isaac ID. Allen. the
first colored man every holding such an
Office. was seated as councillor yester-
day by the legislature. Aliens color is
very marked. and he was the center Of
interest at the joint convention of both
branches of the legislature before whom
he took tn oath of Office. At subse-
quent meeting Of the council the COVER
nor appointed Allen on three commit
tees, two OF them Of considerable i'm
Dortanco
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
sLeUTH NABs A couNTERFElTER.
Principal of n Gang Tha. the Police Have
Eeea Running Down.

Detroit, Jan. s.-William ]. Burns, a
United States secret service operative,
last evening arrested Alfred Devereaux.
a Detroit photographer. who is alleged
to be the principal factor in the
counterfeitins operations which have
been in progress in this city. The
capture of the alleged gang began viii,
the arrest in Chicago OF Frank Lenper.
alias II. II. York, who was caught in
the act of receiving some OF the queer
by express.
His brother. William ". Lepper. was
later arrested here and this was FOL
lowed by the arrest OF Al Soper, LeD-
per's companion. Devereaux was taken
in his photograph gallery at IL Monroe
avenue. and with him was captured
complete outfit for making counter
felt bills by the pen and ink process.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
SAYS HE HELrED sLAy AHnrcKLs
Prisoner at I.ouis,iii-. Who May Dc Try
ing to piay Cra,y.

Denver. Jan. $. A special TO The
News from Louisville. says: FIR derrick
Bauman. alias Wilson. q prisoner con-
fined in the county Jail charged with
forgery, claims TO have been concerned
In the murder of Frank l.. Arbucklc. Of
Denver. in New York. Nov. Il. The fail
officials think Bauman is trying TO play
crazy. He said: People have been
wondering who killed Arbucli. I'm New
York. had n hand I'm that affair and
4 do not hesitate to say SO. My partner
in crime was Dave Edmunds. an actor.
who is now In Evanston, a suburb Of
chicago. We met Arbuci.le In Sulii-
vans saloon In Harlem. where we saw
him fash his roll.
I'VE followed Arbuckle 90 Eighth
avenue. where he stood waiting for n
car. Edmunds used a small slung shot
and cracked him over the head with
the butt end OF Smith & Wcsson re-
volver. We took his money. s325. n
diamond ring and a gold watch. The
watch Is now pawncd in a shop on
Park Row. near the Pulitzer buildiny."
Eauman claims to bc a son of j. Ed
ward Bauman. a banker at Dearborn
and Monroe Streets. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
ELECTION RETURNS cANvAssED.
Illinois Legislature Prepares for Inaugural
tion and Draws Seats.


Springfield, Ills. Jan. s.-Senate and
house sat in Join session yesterday in
the assembly chamber to canvass the
returns OF the last election for state Of
ficers. The regular routine was fol-
lowed In this matter and each Repubii-
can candidate from governor down
was formally declared elected The
following committee was appointed by
Speaker Curtiss and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Gill 10 wait on Governor Tanner
and other state officers and inform them
OF their election and invite them ia
meet the house and senate at ie o'cicclS
Monday, Jan. IL. To take the oath of
Office: Senators Bc@ardus ard \, ellis.
and Representative Parrish, Sharroci:
and Barnes. Prior to the Joint session
Speaker Curtiss announced to the as
sembly his committee on rules. IL Is
composed Of Speaker Curtiss. G. A. Al
len, Ernest Schubert. Isaac Craig and
Fred l.. Morris.
Drawing Of numbers for seats occu-
pied nearly an hour Of the ssnate's tire.
Both houses adjourned Till o'clock n.
m. Monday ard a majority OF the men,
bers have gone home. Three contested
election cases were referred to the .iec-
ticn committee. Appropriation bills
covering the expenses OF the session
were introduced i'm both houses. No
change is apparent in the senatorial
Situa lion.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
Well, l. Mckinley Taking n Hand?

Chicago. Jan. S.-Thc Timca-Eerald.
Whose oci;oT, II. u. Kohlsaat. H. be-
leved To- have the Confidence OF Prcsi-
dent-Elect Mckinley. has an editorial
today urging the election of William T..
Mason as United States senator. II
says that the election of Martin Il. Mad
den would De a menace to the McKin-
ley administration and concludes
with: Those who are not for US are
against us. No friend Of President
Mckinley can vote for Martin Il. Mad
den" 1t should he said that The Her
aid has opposed Tanner as well as Mad
den, and generally what Is called the
machine"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
Situation I'm Hansbrough's Favor.

Bismarck, y. D., Jan. S.-The senate
Republicans met in caucus yesterday,
perfected organization and appointed a
committee Of two to confer with a COM
mittee from the house as to the time
for holding senatorial caucus. The in
dications are that HansbrouEh will sue
ceed himself. but an effort will he made
by the Poulists to get enough dissatis-
fed Republicans to prevent a caucus in
the hope of helping elect a Republican
who will concede something to them
fer their support
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
THE MARKETS.
New York Financial.

NEW YoRK. Jan. 2.
Money on call nominaily IL per cent; ;
prime mercantile paper. y rsgis per cent. -tcr-
ling exchange was strong. with actual Lu.i-
ness ia bankers bills at 4s.dss.ls for
demand and ,si3Iss;i for sixty days; posted
rates. isIlsfe4ej and 4s7,sgis5; commercial
bills, 4s-s.gis|.
Silver certificates. eissaspl: no sales: bar
silver. 6i1sc; Mexican dollars. 5as.
United states government bonds frm: IS
registered. i3,4: do. coupons. IsJ4: SIS reg
is:ercd. M: do. coupons. ia; a. registered.
Iio..; do coupons. i'll; 2s registered. ssla;
Pacific Gs OF es, lu5;s.
Chicago Grain ans Produce.
CHICAGO. Jan T.
Following vera tho quotation. ol tho
opened ssssc. c'osei 7ec; May. opened
SC. closed s:iEc: July opened &c. closed
"'lc. Corn-January. opened ays<c. closed
&c: Nav. opened .5+Sc. cisscd s5sSc; July.
opened .t~.c. CLOS d :64c. Oats 90 JANUARY.
opened is>sc, cinsed i55sc; May. opened ~.
clos q l'' g; Jrly. opened aud closed noTii-
nal. Preliminary. opened nominal. closed
nominal: NAV. opened $50. clo-cd SIS.
Lard-JanuIry. oPelod slsl closed eJ.ssiz:
May, opcn.d 1876. closed S3y.,<
Produe-: Butte--E.tra creamery. iac pcr
H.; extra dsiry. Isc per ID; frc-a picking
stock. e.. Esgs-Fre,h stock. Isrlsc psr
doz. Poultry Turkeys asiic pr lb: chick
ems Chcns). .j.esc; -pring chickens. 7,xGsc.
ROSTERS. g;z-: dacss solo: geese. sssor.
Po:stoes-Burcarks. =o's-,ic per bu: Hebron.
le6Isc. Sweet pOtstocs-iiiiroi.. sioielS
per bb,. Eoncy-whitc clover. isS, isc per ~;
extracted. 5s7c. Applss-Commoa to fancy.
Geo si.5Oper bbi
chicago Liyr sto~k.
Sheep ami Larabs-Esi .mated rsccip.s for
the oay. HOO; sales ranged at S2.f5a,i5s west
ern, S.loSsS!o Texans. s..ioGA.o, natives and
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
SENATORIAL "FIELD- LOOMS UP.
Opposition Says Fairbanks Has but Thir.
ty-E:ght Votes-Insiiana Legislature.

Opposition Says Fairbanks Has but Thir-
ty-E:ght Votes-Indiana Legislature.
indianapolis, Jan. S.-The senatorial
fight assumed more unsettled phase
last night when the opposition to Fair
banks held a conference in which w.
Il. MeKeen. General Lew Wallace and
r. S. Taylor. the opposing candidates,
Were represented. and after it was over
claimed that Fairbanks would have
only thirty-eight votes on the first bal
lot. or five less than enough to nomi-
nate. The Fairbanks people are claim
ing seventy votes on the first ballot
The fiftieth session of the general as
sembly of Indiana met yesterday. The
Republican party is in control in each
house. and has a majority of twenty
on joint ballot. IN the senate there are
SO Republicans and Il Democrats, and
in the house % Republicans and IS
Democrats. 1t is the first opportunity
the Republicans have had to elect a
senator since 1881.
Lieutenant Governor Nye called the
senate to order and Bishop White Of
fered prayer. The senators then took
the oath, administered by Chief Justice
Hackney The officers selected by the
Republican caucus were elected in due
order, as fellows: Secretary, Charles r.
Lane, Indianapolis; assistant secretary,
j. W. Esnew, Lagro; doorkeeper. c.
Pelzer. Boonvilie.
In the house there was a full attend
ance and the usual routine was fell
lowed as to organization. swearing in,
and election of officers. the following
being the ones chosen as decided by the
Republican caucus: Speaker. Henry C.
Rssttt g WohaeA; psjnalDaa elnk, N.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
STATE or CHIC, CRY OF TOLEDO, ,
Lucas COUNTY.

Frank j. Cheney mskes oath that he is tho
senior partner nf tie firm OF r. J Cheney 4 Co.
doing bu-ire ess in The city OF 1oieeo. county and
state Aforesaid, AID that eaid firm vii pay tie
sum OF ONE HI SpRt DOLLARS for eaea
and every caee Of cats rrh tsf cannoI be cured by
the use Of Hsn's Cs.arrh Cure.
FRANK CHENEY
sworn 20 before nc AID subscribed in my pse e.
ence this s,h diy OF Dect mbcs, A. D. 1896.
SEAL A. w. GLeA-ox
t@-S Sot-xy Public.
Halls Ca;arrh Gore Ia taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and nueoas surfaces Of tie
systso. Bend for ;estimortale, free.
Pa. csExsy Z Co. 1sosdo, ohis.
~ - ds1uisnt us. a..
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
.TheArguS
Grand Offer

Always alive to the best interests of the
public TIE ARGUS has determined upon a
plan by which some bright boy or girl
m Rock Island may visit the ma
tonal capital at Washington, ID. c.
absolutely free. AS one of the great
est presidential campaigns that ever occurred
has just closed, and one that will live in his
tory. it is only natural that the greatest in
tcrest will be manifested in the Inauguration
OF President elect William Mckinley. That
being the case, LIE ARGUS has decided TO
Pay the entire expense OF the trip, includ-
ing four days stay in Washington. to
the boy or girl between the ages Of IS and a.
years who secures the most new subscribers
TO TmE ARGUS between now and Saturday,
Feb. 90 1897,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
On the Following
COnditiOnS-

p The winner must be a resident of
Rock Island.
?. He or she must not be less than i5
or more than 81 years of age.
3. All subscriptions must be for six
weeks or more.
q. No credit will be allowed for sub
scriptions OF persons who discontinue THE
ARGUS after this date.
s. The contest will close at %. m. Sat
urday, Feb. 20. 1897. All names must be at
the Office by that hour
6. A consolation prize to the one getting
next to the largest number of subscribers
will be given in the form of trip to any
place the winner desires within a radius of
200 miles of Rock Island.
7. A committee to be composed of Su-
perlntendent of Schools X. G.. Young, Hon.
William McEniry and Rev. X. l.. Sweet
have consented to superntcnd the count in
the interest OF fairness to all the contestants,
their decision to be absolute.
8. Every contestant must register at
HE ARGUS office and be provided with
the proper blanks before beginning work.
9. The names of subscribers must be
brought to THE ARGUS office on the day
they are obtained, or the day following at
the latest
10. To win either prize it will be neces-
sary Tor the contestant to get a total of so
subscribers.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-08
Should Eavc Been Legally Killed Long Az,

Boston. Jan. s.-Jesse Pomeroy. the
notorious murderer serving a ale sem
tence at Charleston prison. once more
almost escaped from Jail on wednesday
by removing stones and bricks in his
cell. His work must have occupied
weeks and his escape would have been
possible in n few more hours.