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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
WETUM PKA'
Death of Mrs. Lett-Kind Recollections- New School Building About Complete
 Churches and Sunday Schools.

Wetumpka,. Ala, May E6.-(Special Cor espondence.) )-Mrs. SalHe Lett, wife of pr. H. I. Lett, died last night at 1;30 o'clock in the infrmary at Montgomery. Mrs Lett had been in bad heaEh for some time. She was removed from her home out near Good Hope, to Montgomery about ten days ago, and hsr friends were hopeful that her health would improve, but she seemed to grow worse all ahe time, and I.he end came last night. Mrs. Lett was about 40 years old. She was a deVout m;mber of the Baptist church. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves husband and two sons, Frank and Edd.. 70 mourn her loss. Their many friends throughout the coun- ty sympaIchize with them in the hour of their great bereavement. They have but one consolation, that is, they may so conduct themselves that they may meet her in that beautiful land beyond the skies.
 Misses Lola and Maggie Gamble, two charming young ladies of Woodlawn, Ala, after wing spent several months here attending school, returned home this morning. Their polite department and affable kindness while here won for them the respect and admira ton of all our pso- pie and there will always remain a kind recollection of their sojourn here.
 Our new school building is about com
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
HANCOCK ON THE TARIFF.

Hancock said the tariff was local question: The remark cost him the pres idency, but it seems he told the truth Whenever you find community produc- ing an article, the price of which will be increased by protection, there you will find protec.ionists. They were numer- ous in Birmingham ten years ago. but they have changed their views Since it has besn found that our coal and iron does ndt need protection. There is one item in the tariff bill, however, that Bir- mingham is interested in, and that is the tariff on beet sugar mill machinery No doubt there will be many mills erect ed in the south for the making of sugar under the new tariff and Birmingham will supply the machinery for these mills. A tariff should be placed on sugar mill machinery. and if the republicans are consistent they will see that this du.y is included in the tariff bill The republican party has heretofore insisted on a tariff on cotton mill machinery to pro.ect the New England manufacturers, while the south desired free machinery. Now the south asks them to pursue a consistent course, and give protection to sugar ma- chinery makers. In different spots in the
 
 sprung up. These proectionists claim that there is no principle involved in the tariff question, chat 1t is matter of busi- ness, and as othr sections of the country will profit by the tariff their section must get its share of the profits. Even a tariff for revenue only democrat meets the pro- tectionist by different line of reasoning. He says he believes in duty being placed on all articles for the purpose of revenue and does not believe in a free list. In pursuing ehis policy he grants the protection that the protectionist de- nlands. It is arriving at the same point by different road.
 The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle says an ex-convict has brought suit against his lessees for $1S1. the same being s1 per day for each Sunday he was forced to work while in Imprisonment.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours; sed- fment or settling indicates an ur- 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- vlneng proof that the kidneys and biad- der are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root the great kidney remedy, fuitilts every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It scorrects inabii- 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 pelled to get up many times during the night to trina te. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for US wonderful cures of the most distressing eases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists; price, fifty cents and one dollar. You may nave a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail.
 Please mention the Daily State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer ee Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. The proprletors of this paper guarantee the genuinehesS of this offer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THE GEOLOGY GLASSES

Of the State University Return and Elk
 press Qualification for Courtesies.
 University of Alabama, May 24.- (Special.) 1.-The geology classes of the University of Alabama having upon the occasion of their recsnt. geological excur sion, been the recipients of many cour tesies at the hands of the gentlemen with whom they came in contact. it is the feel ing of the members of these classes that some method should be taken to express their appreciation of the many kind nesses extended to them.
 We are especially ind=bted to MT. W. M. Newbold, the superintendent of the $. and N. A. R. R. of the L. and N. sys- tenn for furnishing us with a special train, and to MT. E. F. sisollenwerck, master Of trains, to MT. O. 10. Randle, the conduc- tor, to Mir. A. T. Corley, llagman, and to MT. F. A. Btssett, the engineer in charge of this special, for their courteous treat- nenIt on the trip.
 We are also under obligations to Supt. Rogers to MT. J. D. Hillhouse, to MT. Strickland and others, at Adger; to Mr. Hos,ter at the Naturalization pipe works; to MT Smith and others alt the mines at Fossil, for showing us through the establishments with which they were connected.
 Wherefore, in order to express our sim cere apprecia tion of these many courte- sies, be It resolved, by the geology classes of the University of Ala bama,
 1. That we have never met with more courteous and kindly treatment than was accorded us on this trip. .s
 2. That not!sfng was left undone to add to our comfort and to assis. us in inak-
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pleted, and our people all look forward to the time when the agricultural school which is located here shall have organ ized and gotten down to business.
 MT. c. A. Chapman, who has oeen seriously i'll for the past several weeks, is now considered convalsscenis. His many friends wish him a complete and speedy recovery.
 MT. Thos. Irving, one of our enterpris- ing ci;izens, is fixing to start up an ice factory. and your correspondent has heard of several other enterprises being agitated and the prospects are good for a general boom in our little town.
 Our churches and Sunday schools are all in a fiourishing condition.
 Our people generally are very hopeful and may the time soon come that we will all be able to say With one accord, Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THE MAN OF THE TOWN.

It seems that every small town has Its big man, or smart Aieck." He is a ma that claims to know everything. He is the Sir Oracle of the town, and when he opens his mouth no dog dares to bark. He bestrides the town like the colos- sus of Rhodes. and other men creep about between his Isgs seeking dishonorable graves. He is the authority on every question of politics or religion. Proba- bly, he has been to the legislature, and very possibly he has ben successful in business to some extent. Without these characteri<ltics his neighbors would not stop to hear him talk, but with these qualifications he is accorded some re- speet. To young msn, especially, he is c hero, an encyclopedia of knowledge, an eXempiar to be followed No doubt be is called "colonel" and the title adds a military lus.re to his name. Now, the trouble with this big man of 'the town is thaI; he is possessed of inordinate vanity he has been spoiled His ignorant townsmen have burned the incense of adulation before him so long that his head has been turned. And then he is apt to be man of limited mental ability in spite of all his blow and buster. He has not the capacity to grasp a question in all it's breadth and depth, and give it due proportion and rela ation to other mat teIs of import. His mind flies off at a tangent. The wheels in his head get tangled. Like a moon-eyed horse, he shies at a shadow.
 This big man of the town is the great hogie man of the town editor He floods the paper wi:h communications on every topic. Fe writes learuedly on questions of political economy. and the editor not being able to understand them, thinks they are worthy of Socrates. But the editor of one of our country exchanges that comes to us this week has discov- cred method to stop the big man from writing so much-he charges him so much a line for his communications. This works we'll both weys-it causes the big man to think more and write less, and puts money in the purse of the nsedy editor.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

Newbold, having recently provided a special train for the geological classes of the university, by which they w5re en- abled in a most comfortable manner. and without expense, to visit the mines, quar- ries, furnaces and O. her places of interest along the Mineral read branch of the Louisville and Nashville system and Supt. Newbold, MT. Stollenwercl. master of trains; MT Randle, conductor; MT. Corley, fiagman, and Mir. Bissett, epgin- eer, having done everything in their power to make the excursion a success and to com ribute to the comfolk of the professors and students who constituted the patty, therefore
 Resolved, by the faculty of the Uni versity of Alabama, That the thanks of the faculty are hereby rendered to the authorities of Ithe Louisville and Nash vile railroad for the use of the train for the excursion, and 70 the officers and em- plDyes OF the road above named. for tn ir painstaking and care by which the trip was safely and comfortably made and for the uniform courtesy which they showed every member Of the party.
 Resolved. That a copy of the above resolution be sen. to Mir Newbold and another to each of the Tusca loosa and Birmingham daily papers for publol- tion. EUGENE A. SMITH.
 Aeting Secretary of the Facna.y.
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ing our observations to the best advant- age.
 8. That our sincere thanks be and are gentlemen for the many kindnesses shown us on this excursion. f. That a copy of these resolutions be serlt to Supt. Newbold and to the Tusca- loosa and Birmingham papers for publl- cation.
 PALMER PILLANS,
 ERLE PFTTUS,
 For Senior Class. F. w. RICE, For Junior Class. Resolutions adopted by the faculty of the University of Alabama May 24, 1897: The authorities of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, through Supt. w. M.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THE -rAx.oN IRON ORE.

Senator Penrose Is only just to himself and to the whole iron industries of Penn sylvania, in taking a stand in favor of free iron ore, says the Philadelphia Times The PittsbuTg chronlcle-Tele- graph critcises his attitude and declares that he will not be in harmony with Sen- ator Quay. and other senators whose states contain the facilities upon which the iron industry is based"
 How can any iron producer on the At lantic seaport or elsewhere be benefited by tax on iron ore? Granted that in- ported iron ore is not likely to go west of the Alleghenies, would not free iron ore restrain the Lake Superior ore pro- ducers from extorting unreasonable prices from the iron manufacturers? It Is simply question whether we shall protect the iron producers of the eoun- try, or protect one or two monopoliss which produce the Lake Superior ores. Their ores cannot be brought to the sea coast. and imported ores cannot come in competition with them in the west. Why rot give the iron producers of every sec tion of the country equal opportunities?
 When iron and steel can be manufac tured in Alabama exported to England and sold at profit, why should we be wrangliug over the question of givirg free iron ores to our iron producers, and in every other way enabling them to at- tain cheapness of production? Alabama is today the great competitor of Penn sylvania in producing iron. It is today producing it cheaper than any other To- caIity in the world, and to quibble over the tariff taxes on iron under such con- dltions, is simply to quibble over the offer of the best opportunities to our own manufacturers.
 The one thing that the iron producers of Alabama desire most Is that there shall be a. tax on iron ores. They do not purchase them, they do not need them, and they have more fear of the Atlantic sea coast than any other competitors. They understand that the iron manufac- turers of Eastern Pennsylvania must have free iron ore or they must sooner or later. and soon at the latest, abandon their great establishments to decay.
 There are many picturesquely idiotic propositions about tariff legislation, but ' no one is more so than the proposition to tax iron ore when Alabama can com E pete with the world in iron and Carne- gie's great Pennsylvania works can com pete with the world in every form of steel product. Let us give the iron manufac- turefs fair opportunity by making iron ores free. It is a choice between that and the early destruction of all our iron establishments in Eastern Pennsylvania
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
VERY FEW.

The Montgomery Advertiser declares there is strong opposition Throughout the state to Gov. Johrston, and that something of storm is brewing" In support of its statement the Advertiser quotes from the Dadeville Herald, the Dothan Siftings ard the Haneville Hus- tier There are about 300 daily and week. ly newspapers in Alabama, yet the Ad- vartlser can find only three obscure Htt1e shecl.s opposing the administration We would like to know how many people in Alabama ever heard of the Dadevilie Herald, the Dothan Siftings or the Hanceville HusGler?--Florsnc Standard Journal -au s5,le# l1l ct yel ltf.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

The reason that the countries across the Atlantic get the trade of South and Central America is due to the fact that they make efforts to get it. We have superior facilities for supplying this trade and should make the most of them In speaking before the Commercial club on this subject, pr. w B. Phillips said that our proximity to those countries gave us an advantage in trading with them that they are great consumers of cotton cloth which we make; that their indus tries consume a. great deal of ccal which they must import; they do not make iron except in a small way; they make no steel; and that our manufacturers should take more care in packing goods shipped to them. The matter of packing goods the way they desire is not insignificant by any means, for this is ono method by which the old world has controlled this trade.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THEY PREFER A PoPULIsT

A few so-called democratic papers in this state are doing all in their power to pave the way for the defeat of Jos. F. Johnston, who will be the next demc crat- ic nominee for governor of Alabama. They would evidently prefer a popJtlst or republican governor to the present ex- cellant chief executive. But fortunately thsse recreant political sheets have but gittle influence with the honest masses.- Roanoke Leader.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
MUST BE EDUCATED.

The young man that has reached his majority and failed to obtain an edu2a- ton, in this enlightened period, has ma ny obstacles to srlrmount. He car noy@r compete with the young man who h2s obtained an education. The father tl,ai- is allowing his sons t9 grow up in ig or ance should pause and remember tlr-t the illbtsrate are at the mercy Of the world. -. Coosa Advocate
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
SHOULD HAVE GOOD SCHOOLS.

Every community can not have flourishing high school with all the homes full of boarding pupils but al- most every community can have good common school if the people will only cease wrangling and unite in employing competent teachers and then co-ctps rate vigorously in maintaining their educa- tional interests. To accomplish this much desired erd, some must c1ncede their preferences ard others will have to loose their purse strings and pay mAra Niberal prices. but the results will amply reMaIl1 alI.-Piedmont Inquirer. j.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

One of Birmingham's manufacturers was once a farmer. He tried farming between this city and Montgomery. He made more money on strawberries than any other crop. One year he cleared $500 on an acre of strawberries. He raised them as big as guinea eggs. Sew eral sportsmen from the north came down on a hunt and having partaken of his strawberries they gave him stand- ing order for several crates every spring.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

The Montgomery Advertiser need not bother itself about answering the State Beralds editorial as to the postmasters at Montgomery and Mobile. The United States supreme court has decided the important point which is that the presi- dent has the power to remove all ap- pointees to office at his will and pleas ure. He exercised this pleasure as re- gards the postmaster at Birmingham be- fore the rendering of this decision and his postmaster is only awaiting the con- fir,nation cf his successor to vacate. The public can now watch with interest what action will be taken as regards the post :nasters at Montgomery and Mobile. The Birmingham postmaster is democratic partisans and stood for Bryan and Sewall free silver and sailors rights. low tariff and Joe Johnston.a a free vote and fair tax ation, a fair ballot and John T. Morgan for anything he wants. The postmaster, at Montgomery is the editor-in-chief of the Advertiser; the postmaster at Mobile is the editor-in-chief of the Mobile Reg ister. And there you are
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
DON'T USE GREEN OATS.

The unusua1 scarcely of corn among the farmers in this section will no doubtcauSe them to be greatly tempted to feed their stock on green cats, ard at the sugges- tion elf prominent farmer we caution them against feeding green cats, as they could adopt no better plan to kill their horses and mules than to feed them on green oats. "A number of horses and mules are killed annually by being thus fed.-Anniston Hot Blast.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
THE oNI,Y DIssATIsTAcTIoN.

The only dissatisfaction with Governor Johnstor's administration is among the go.libugs, men who always wa1l be oppos- ed to him.-Ssale Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
ARMS OPEN WIDE.

The south opens wide it's hospitable arms to all desirable immigrants, and offers them greater and more varied in- ducements than any country beneath the sun.-Conocuh Record
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
THAT'S GOOD.

The back tax law has caused the valu- atiOn eff assessments for taxation in NIontgcnery county to increase more than a million dollars above last years assessments. That's good.-Seale Reg.s-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

So perfect Is the operation of quaran- tine nowadays. says the Brooklyn Citi- zen, that the arrival of vessel on which a passenger had died of yellow fever creates no alarm anywhere. How differ eBt IL was twenty years ago, many can remember. But we have found the ounce of preverI. :on" which Ifs worth pound of cure" in these cases and the fear that .s often wors= shan the disease. ilas van iskeJ. This Is aiso the case with 6.her con- sageous diseases. People of thiclsly set tied cities used i,o flee to the mountains p1nic stricken wh.n case Of smallpox was reported in ;ihe community, but the cases are so we'll handled by the officials tiat but little attention is given it nowa- Asys
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
Special Notice to Subscribers to the
 State-Herald.

From and after this date, all subscriptions to the Daily State Herald are due and pay able monthly or quarterly in advance. Under no circum- stances will subscription &C., counts be carried in arrears longer than three months.
 Subscribers will please bear this fact in mind and govern themselves accordingly.
 All past due accounts must be paid at once. ~
 J. A. ROUNTREE, General Manager Daily State Herald.
 April 4, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA.


 The following additional orders were granted by the court today:
 W. J. Walling, ct als., vs Morgan county, from Morgan circuit court; order to revive, etc, summons for severance, etc.
 George Inglis vs. Letitia E. Webb, from Jackson circuit court, submitted on briefs.
 Sene R. West vs. G. w. Bentey, ct als., from Franklin chancery court, continued by consent.
 John H. Davis, administrator, vs John M. Russell, ct als., from Limestone chan cery court; continued by consent
 Matilda Kimball. ct al vs. James E. Penney, from Morgan circuit court; sub mitted on briefs. 4 Thos. J. Turrentine. ct al., vs. Thos. R. Grigsby, from Limestone circuit court; leave to sever and submitted on briefs.
 Ada S. Jones vs Wm. Blount Matkin, ct als., from Madison chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 Corporate Authorities of Scottsboro vs. Stokes Johnson, from Jackson circuit court; submitted on briefs. Ri Memphis and Charleston Railroad com pany vs. George W. Martin, administra- tor, from Madison circuit court; sub mitted on briefs.
 McGhee & Find, receivers, etc., vs. Ma riah Reynolds. from Morgan circuit court; submitted on DrleIS on mollon ana merits. James R. Martin. ct al, vs. Berry. De moville 6 Co.,, from Colbert chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 James E. Butler, ct al, vs. Laura Be- lah Hannah, from Madison chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 w. H. Oldacre, administrator, etc., vs J. E. and G. w. Butler. from Morgan circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 c. l.. Watson vs. Kirby & Sons, from Colbert circuit court; submitted on briefs. J. R. Tyson, ct. all. vs. Decatur Land company, from Morgan chancery court summons for severance by publication, etc.
 The committee appointed to examine MT Nicholas Barnett Marks for admis- sion to the bar of this court reported fa- vorably as to his qualifications, and he was duly admitted to the bar.
 Mir E. H. Foster, of Huntsville, as ad .nltte.: to the her on motion of Mr. Speake.
 Eugene Trump vs. Archie Mcdonnell, from Madison chancery court; argued and submitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

Montgomery, May 26.-(Special) 1.-The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brickel, C. J.-E. Ward vs. John w. Chavers, appeal from Escambia circuit court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-John Medlock vs. The State of Alabama, appeal from Jefferson criminal court; affirmed
 Douglass White vs. The State of Ala hama, appeal from Montgomery city court; reversed and remanded-
 John Henson vS. The State of Alabama, appeal from Walker circuit court; re versed and remanded.
 James R. Stevens vs. John Hertzler, Jr., appeal from Madison chancery court; re- versed, rendered and remanded.
 Head, J.-Postal Telegraph Cable com pary vs Robert T. Hulsey, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and re- manded.
 Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad company vs. Matilda J. Swope, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Haralson, LA. c. Smith, ct al. vs Harriet $. Keyser, appeal from Conecuh circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 G. A. Griffin, ct al, vs. Hal &, Farley. trustees, appeal from Pike circuit court ; reversed and remanded.
 G. A. Griffin, ct al., vs. J. D. Hall ct all, appeal from Pike circuit court; affirmed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

When a baby is sent from Heaven,
 to gladden. a inoth- CTS heart, her well come is incomplete unless she bestows upon the little wis., itor an abundance of health and cour- nno tn .,,not 1;Co,n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27

Spring is the season of hope and prom ise. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla now and good health will follow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-27
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

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