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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
LINES ALREADY DRAWN.

Hon. J T. Bullock, the democratic nominee of the Seventh district against MT Howard, who was invited to address the democrats of Tammany Hall on the 4th, writes the following we'll tempered denpocratic letter..
 sincerely regret that busin9ss eng g. ments will prevent an acceptance of your invitation; however, I cheerfully respond to your request that in the event circGm- stances rendered it impossible for me to be present you would "Value an eXpres- sion of my views appropriate to the occa- sion."
 In reviewing the more than a century of our political history we find that the currency and-tarif issues, born with our federal constitu don. still survive, and up- on these questions the democratic and republican parties are now divided ard intrenched in hostile camps.
 If have read aright the history of the democratic party, if have the true spir t of the teachings of Jefferson, who bodied forth with his own hand the declaration of independence and bore so large a part in that 'contest to which America was summoned in her cradle" and Jackson, who defended his country upon the field and vetoed the extension of the Bank of the United States a S president, the Ch'cl- go platform is a fair. full and unequivo- cal expression of the principles fer which democracy has stood for more than a century. It Is my deliberate judgment that when our national convention as- sembiss in 1900 that platf rm will be re- adopted without shadow of chang the brave and true hearted Bryan nominated by acclamaticnard called by safe ma iCrity to rue for q season the destihies of this great country.
 The lines of battle are already drawn, and in my humbE- judgment the currency will be the dominant issue in the next contest All other questio~s are second aI,y and suh9rdirate and the psouls never have bi1en disposed to settle but one g~ea t question ait a time. To pursue anv otSe policy, the democratic party would invite defeat and commit political suicide
 The republican party wen victory n 1860 by a progressive and aggressive DO oi- cv a2d continvlal in power for a quarter cfa century by steadily pursuing tte S me c0prse; but TOW, fer the first time in its history. it has abandoned a policy of &C., tlon for that of ncr-action on the gre test living issue. th.a currency The huce lev'athan which has sp oft=n rode the stormy deep i7 triumph. is now helpless cn the strand You're v4rv t-ulv
 W. I. BULLOCK.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
PRFS. M. D. WILSON.

The Herald desires to heartily con- graduate the board of trustees and the patrons of the state normal college on the promotion of Prof Marshall c. Wilson to the presidency of the normal.
 From the time it was known that Pres ident Powers would accept the presidency of the State university, applications for the presidency of the Normal have be- n received by the board from the most prominent and successful educators in Alabama, but the unerring judgment of the trustees, than whom no schoo. has abler, led them to select Prof. Wilson.
 Prof Wilson comes from a family of successful business men, and in his new position will have a broad field for the deyelopment of his innate executive ability. For nine years he has held a professorship in the Normal college and during all that time has been ths adviser fof Mir. Powers in matters that involved the veal of the college. His thorough Knowledge of the conditions at the Nor mal coupled with his natural ability and splendid attainmsnts. amply qualify him to maintain the high character of the college and to bring to it a support which 1t has not heretofore received
 The trustees have beisn especially hap py in the selection of Prof. Wilson, and under his direction the State Normal col lege will continue without remittance it's splendid work for the state and its citi- zens.-Florence Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
FROM HEFLIN.
Hefiin, Ala, July 7.-Hefin did not cultural School-Dry Weather Not
 Damaging-Personal Notes

hard. Angels could have done no more get the agricultural school but she tried hard. Angels could have done no more Of course she accepts the situation quiet ly; something like the children take med icne, Cause she has to-" Cleburne is the smallest and youngest county in the congressional district, and must be quiet and give her older sister a chance first.
 The school delegation of Hefin who have just returned from Montgomery say that crops are better around Heflin than any they saw on their trip. The dry weather seems to have hurt other sections even worse than usi We are having fine rains the past few days, gar dens have revived and some are. looking well.
 The greatest electric storm of the year visited Heflin Saturday. There were three distinct clouds rising at one time. They met over Hefiin and vicinity. and bolt after bolt of lightning whired through the air. Several trees were struck in Hefin, some near residences, but no material damage was done. The negroes were celebrating the Fourth to the full extent of their patriotism. They had the negro brass band from Tallapco- ga, harps and yiolins and all the negroes from far and near. The day passed with out any noted rows.' One or two ne- groes were struck with lightning, but revived after few hours.
 Mrs. W, H. Mlllgar is visiting relatives in Waycross, Ga.
 Mrs. Williams. daughter of the Rev. MT. Baird, of this place, after spending several weeks with her parents, has gone to her home in Griffin, Ga. Mrs. Williams made many friends while in Heflin. She and her sweet little "tots' will be pleas- antly remembered by all Hef1in.
 Mrs. J. R. Little, of Atlanta, has come t0 Hefiin for tho summer
 Mrs. Weaver, who has been away from Heflin for a few days, has returned to the qualification of her many friends.
 The Epworth League gave an iced fes-+ tival Thursday evening.
 Hefin has rot yet gotten out her candi- date for governor and is just systemat- icslly considering the whole affair. Some have already named their commissioner of agriculture and superintendent of ed ucation.
 Mrs. Osborne has received her com mission and will at once take charge of the postohice. She is the widow of Capt. Osborne, of the United States army. Mrs Osborne is very pleasant and cultured woman and her friends wish her success in her official venture.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

For an encore she sang that sweet old Scotch ballad, Robin Adair." Miss IT. win possesses sweet, clear soprano voice and last evening sang her way to the hearts of her hearers.
 At S30 the impersonator, MT. Goodwal Diekerman, of Chicago, was introduced. From his wide repute and high testimo- niaas everybody was prepared to expect a treat, but at the end of the evening everybody agreed that evsn the half had not been told. With only a slight vaTia- ton Caesars laconic message of triumph was applicable to him. He came, he spoke. he conquered"
 "The Tomkins Family is two act character monologue written esp lily for MT. Dickerman by Trumbull White 1t gives full scope for the display Of Mir Dickerman's remarkable powers as an impersenator. Too much praise. from an artistics standpoint, cannot be given MT. Dickerman's stake makeup" In each one of the five characters, the bent, pro- yincial Erandmothsr from the country, hsr grandsons, the New York dude and 'Timcthy Peter" fresh as a daisy, the old mad aunt and daughter "Sofronia" and as the careworn grandfather, MT Dickerman appeared to be at his best
 Programme for today-"Governor' s Day:
 10 a. m.-Concert.
 II a. m.-Address.
 4 D. m.-Music by the orchestra.
 4:30 D. m.--Address.
 8:30 D. m.-Grand concert
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
ME-TOO EDITORS

We entertain the highest opinion of the men who differ with us honestly and conscientiously in politics. If their con Victions are unselfshly formed and they are sincere in their views, we don't care If they proclaim their principles on the streets and from the housetops. We acmire them for their sincerity. we honor them for t}sr candor-and if we cannot turn them by argument, no con- demnation or abuse will ever be dealt out to them through these columns,
 There is, however, ore class of men Tor whom we have but little respect. and small number of weekly papers with whom we have no patience at all. It is that stripe of country newspapers, whose editors never had an original idea in their llVes on any question, but who never fail to copy the lowest, meanest and most contemptible filings of the Montgomery Advertiser and Mobile Register at the democrats who have stuck to their party and it's principles as enunclated by an overwhelming majority of the delegates to its last national convention
 Glance over the columns of these week lies and you seldom ever find an original thought expressed in genteel, decent lan- guage-seldom discover an item of a po- htieal nature that was not clipped from one or the other of the above papers. at the bottom of which Is added. That's so MT. Advertiser! That's so, brother Reg ister! We in6orse all you say!" On every political question that is sprung these weeklies swing on to the coat-tails of old Grandmammy Advertiser like dirty, mud -bedraggled tail swings to kite.
 Such are sonne of the exponents of dem ocratic principles in this day and gen. eration. Like the clown in the circus they dance at the masters command. and every time the fierce looking ring master cracks his long whip they leap into the air, fall on their knees and cry, Vas. sar, boss, yas sarr'
 Poor fellows! All right-thinking peo- pie, of every shade of political opinion, pity such specimens of -manhood-such fungus growths on the body politic.- Dadeville New Era
 s,;ynn1 Many wno % have ave felt badly in the early
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
MUSICAL FARCE COMEDY
Will Be the Role Next Week a Eat Lake Pavillion-Good Attendance
 Continues.

Gcod crowds continue to flock to East Lake pavilion to witness the p:rform- ances of the Internsti nal Vaudevllles. The company, by good, clever work, has ingratiated itself into ths hearts of the people who seem to never tire of hearing them. The jokes are new aed fun-rrovok- irg, the songs are of the latest and ex- celent,y rendered and tha speclaltiss in- teresting.
 Next Monday new bill will be offer d. A two-act musical farce comedy entitled "An Easy Place" will be presented, dur ing which many pleasing specialties will be introduced.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

to a daughter of Gov Lowery, of Missis- sippi and leaves a wife and four children, Mrs. L. w. Shipman, of Jacksonville, Fla; Mrs. F. A. DeBardeleben, of this city; J. M. Arnold, Jr., of Columbus, Miss, and Miss Nellie Arnold.
 Judge Arnold was a deacon of the First Baptist church, this city, and a member of King Solomon Lodge, A. F.. & A. M and member of Camp Hardee, No. 39, U. c. V.
 The remains will be taken to Columbus, Miss, this morning at o'clock, where the interment will take place with Ma sonic honors.
 The grief stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of large circle of friends.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Sanders. the state health officer, Dr Hill, president of the state medical associa- ton, pr. Bondurant of the insaae hos pital, and Dr. Drake, of the convict board, to visit and make a physical exam ination of all sick convicts and to report to him all who were incurably i'll and had but a short time to live.
 By taking this action the governor will be saved the necessity for some time of considering the application for pardons on the ground of chronic and incurable diseases, and we suggest that it would be a. good idea to have this board make similar examination twice every year. Anniston Hot Blast
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
ST s1MoNs 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 Eoted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cumberland needs no better rec ommendation than a word from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathir in the world; fishing, beating and hunting unexcelled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight ful resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifsey. Div. Pass Agt.. Montgomery, An
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

The inimitable Burns, of Huntsville, will be surprised to learn that that little interview had with him in this office about his recent trip to Nashville is going the rounds of the papers as special from Nashville The Montgomery Journal fixed the earmarks for general use.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

my salary to recompense you for your favor Please do not misconstrue the above proposition, because I have no spe- cial representative in congress to man. age my case, hence you understand how helpless I am and how futile my annlica
 stion unless I have some one to intercede in my behalf. Now, in conclusion. MT. Hewell l only offer the above as some
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
ST. sIMON's AND CUMBERLAND. :. The south's Greatest Seaside Resorts.

Excursion tickets now on sale to the above resorts by the Plant Syst~m. Go down and take a dip in the ocean, it will do you good. Finest surf bathing in the world. Hotel accommodation unexcel1ed at reasonable rates. Fishing and boat ing. and ev5ry other amusement found at first-class resorts. For particulars, write to W. V. Lifsey. Division Passenger Agt., Montgomery Ala,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
A. SENSIBLE ACT.

HnrGrsds of applicants aee m de U tie governcr of Alabama every year fir pari,n of convicts or th- cs-ur.l Of physical disabilities. s eng the large mum bea. pf applications ef this caara t r before him Giiv, Jeianstaa h 'ou sAt his pranticsis bs4s, gi5-as.- -se;asee fAr've ~d sa !. sppoirt. | e scainalitsee. comps q of D-.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
'. M. C. A.

s Rev. P. M. Jon.s will lead the mems meeting a t the Young Mems Christian as- seciation Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
 Subject, How to Overcome" Mir. Geo.
 J Jackson, the popular young cofnetes: who has just returned from studying in Europe; will play several sel ctions. All young men are invited.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

The farmer who has to get up at a. m. and work like Turk until 9:90 D. m. has very little time to read the mail brought to him under the experimental rural mail delivery. If the authorities really want to do something for the farmer let them work along lines that will enable the farmer to live without working seven- teen hours a day.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

A correspondent asks in the Public Pulse" department why the patrolmen of the city should be compelled to wsar heavy coats buttoned to the chin during the sweltering. hot days. The question is pertinent one. Discipline is all tight, but the discipline that inficts needless hardships upon q body of men is not in place.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Dr. 4. T. Henley has copy of the will made by his great grandfather. John Al ston, of North Carolina, in 17S1. In the will he speaks of slave as negro ''wench." The old English word "wench" meant an unmarried woman. He sets free one of his slaves for faithul service. He leans other slaves to his children dur ing their life time He loans instead of giVes. to entaii.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Children catch the phraseolcgy of their locality. The Birmingham children speak Of the school blowing out" and going into blast" A Chicago boy, accustomed to hearing of divorces, was asked by his Sunday school teacher why "Jcnah and the whale separatsd?" replied, Because Of mutual incompa tlbillty."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

John L. Sullivan insists that the United States can Tick" any other nation on earth, and while believing that Sully is correct, we opine that 1t would be just as well to keep in training and not run the risk of going into the ring filled to the eek with a gold standard jug.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
HOW'S THIS.

dIy CdSU UT by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 r. J. CHENEY & CO. Props,
 Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To- ledo O. | Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale druggists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi- morialS free.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

where he. associated himself with Hon. George Evans under the firm name of Arnold & Evans. He was one of the leading members of the Jefferson County Bar association.
 Deceased was twice married, each time
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Some Of the papers are urging that state issues be divorced from rational is- sues, while democratic papers in turn say to participate in the party primaries pledges must be mede to support the ticket and the platform whether divorced are married
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

If the man who complained about a cold, backward spring will call at this office he will learn something to his dis advantage.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
CAN'T BEAT OUR BEETs.

While bluscoats travel OCT their beats
 And drummers beat their drums, Nebraska beats the world on beets
 And beet industry huns. Omaha World Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

The striking coal miners of Ohio are willing to confer with the advance agent of prosperity but no proxies will be ad- mitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

The Washington Times Informs us that 'Vest pants for liberty."ss.And Vest will secure it if he has to shell his coat to lo it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

We want L. wager small amount that the Anniston Hot Blast will swap sad dles on the political issues within the next few months. Remember this pre- diction
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Ex-Mayor Van Hoose took his bu gle along with him to California and re marked before he left that he was going to bow for Birmingham on the top of Pilles Peak. We have been listening, but have rot heard the merry notes. His bugle stood him in good use at Chicago The train was about to pull out and some of the Birmingham people had not ar rived. The ex-mayor pulled his bug'e from under his ccat tail and gave q long blast and they came with a rush
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

The Lamar Democrat insists that Mr cleveland's new box be bound in duck
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
The wetumpka Democrat remarks:

Ie W NVulIIPFZtI I7CII1VVI 1VI mn.
 ''NIr Hill says the party is getting to- gether This may be all true, and we hope it is but which side of the fence is David lying on just now?'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

A VICTIM OF SUNSTROKE. We're looking for the poet TOW
 Who tuned his voice to sing E About the horrors manifold Of cold, belated spring,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10


 Eastern Business Oface, The Tribune Building, New York CIIy; Western Eusi- ness Onice, The hookery," Chicago; the S. C. Beckwith Speclal Agency, Sole Agents foreign Advertising.
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 Our rates for 1896 are as follows; Daily State Herald. per month. .........s eo 1aily State Herald per quarter.........' I S9 S9 Daily State Herald. per annum.......... b " sunday State Herald alone, per an- q eo Weekly State Herald. per annum....... uo Notice to Subscribers-When subscribers desire to have thcir papers changed, they must specify where the paper Is new going and where they wish 1t changed to. Watch The label on your paper and see when your time expires.
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 THE STATE HERALD.
 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

In her protest against the annex ton of Hawaii by the United Stales Japan virtually said that if it was done the United States must take the coase- querces. This is. putting it strong and may be considered 3 threat of war. The strongest argument Japan uses is that annexation would destroy the vest q rights of the Japanese in Hawaii ga ne! under treaty. The sec.rtsry af state seems to draw a distinction b. tween treaties and vested rights gained nn CT treaties. If hs can make this dist:v ct irn good, and can satisfy Japan that the vested rights of the Jspanesa wfll he maintained, the only real obztacle su-- gested by Japan vii be removed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Edward Atkinson suggests that the south could raise sheep profitably on its cotton fields. thus combining the wool and cotton industries. The suggestion S well worth trying. There are alrady several woolen mills in the south, and more would be built if the wool clip amounted to anything. There is TO h ne; in the way of sheep raising in tn south except the sheep-killirg dogs. Booker T. Washington will give the suggestion of Mir. Atkinson trial a Tuskegee.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10

Many who have felt badly in the early summer have been reeuperated by Hoods Sarsaparila.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-10
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postomee at Birmingham. Ala. as second-class matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01

clinton. Not Fusion"

Fusion Is nothing but division Oh INV
spolls Of Office aud the ofices VIII ho' w
d,v,ded The populsts have nominated
full ticket and the voters who care more iV'
reform principles than they do for spolis
will support II. II the Democrats oi 'n''
county think so much more OF a party name
that has SO often been synonym for 'ghor-
ance, corruption and infamy, than lhes w
nj the principles they profess to belleVe III,
that they are going to adopt a rule or run
nolicy. then fusion Is indeed dead IN pick'n-
son nty.-IMonitor.
And this is from the Popullst organ
Of the county. 1t practically tells the
Democrats to either vote the rop
ticket or 90 to thunder. why 'n''
change Of heart? All through the
past six years the Monitor has
been bowling for fusion. IN 'he
words Of a Fifth district politician
fusion was to redeem the state from
Republican fraud and corrup'ion'
bridle the railroads and martlngale
,em down with maximum freight
rata law. reduce taxation, and 90
divers Of other matters and things to
relieve the state from Republican OPP
pression. Fusion produced the Lew
ellino administration which brought
into prominence the Bill Rogerses'
tho Choses the Pitchers, Household
ers, and many Others Of similar guild;
fusion labored again and brought
forth the Leedy administration lht
late Doodle legislature, endorsed Bill
Rogers and Pitcher and restored then
to their old positions; and the luslo'
regulations of railroad freight rates
is a matter of legislative history s.
recent that IL is unnecessary 10 men
ton it. Fusion knocked out the ne
publicans and brought about Tn
things referred to and many o'ner
equally as reprehensible'
Yet after doing all this the roP
4 say that it is not fusion but "uhloh
!, that they want. In other words
/. long as the Democrats will crawl {. 0
r their knees and allow the Pops to rld
into office, fusion is all right but VINE
the Democrats ieebly ask tor a. crum
from the banquet table they ge'
10 kick and a sneer. That has been u
history Of fusion in Dickinson count
n and in Kansas. Indications are th
the end has arrived.