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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
SAM JONES DEAD
Against BIoomers-Bloomer Girl and Spider-Leg Dude Come in for His
 Sharp Satire.

The late Sam Jones meetings in At lanta was one of the most remark able efforts of that rema rkabde man, in which he added largely to his already voiumi- nous FepeutoIy of tr'ite and original say ings. In his satiric puncturings of what he oonceives to be the "sins of society, he did not fail to pay his respects to the .'slpider-leg dude" and the "dudine in blcomsrs."
 The most amusing thing about the fight against bloomerS Is that there are really no boomers being worn in the southern sedtiona so far as we can see, ard the fight against this article oa fem mine apparel serves more as an adver- ti9snnent for bicycles than anything else, especially since the prices of hig h-grahe wheels have been cut down so low by the great department stores of our city.
 They are selling everything. and on gold standard basis, which means the ut tsr aemoralizatibn of the old style, sim gle line dealers, and joy to the consum- Sls.
 The blooTrier is a-ocming, Sam Jones to the contrary notwithstanding.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Sick people grow tired of taking med icines which barely keep them alive; they want something to put them on their feet, we'll and strong and hearty they want to get the upper hand over grim Death and choke ailthe "scare" out of him.
 A medicine that goes right down to the very roots of life in the blood and builds mp a new constitution from the lowest founda- tion-stone, like Dr. Pierce's Golden Med ical Discovery is the only radical, scientific cure for, disease. This remarkable Dis- covery" produces rapid increase of tue life-giving red corpuscles in the blood, which quickly clear out poisonous elements, stop morbid formations and build up rev tissue in the vital parts.
 By this deep and searching revitalizing process obstinate blood diseases, throat and bronchial affections and even advanced stages of consumption are arrested and per. manently cured. The Discover" makes solid healthy muscular flesh, without add. ing a particle of fabby fat like so many "emulsions." It fills out sunken forms and faces, gives color, nerve force and active energy.
 volscin Rougeon, Esq. of woodworth, Rapides Parish, Ia. writes: "f take pleasure in report ing the good that your Golden Medical Discov- cry has done my family. My wife had been down sick for sight yesrs, and at different sn no good. heard of your medicine and gave her two bottles of the Golden Medical piscov. cry and in three weeks she was in better health than she had been in eight yeary previously. In fact she has been strong aud healthy ever since taking the Discovery"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
SD pRnpHET.

In his article on the supreme court, MT. Cfauncey Depesv Says: '"The su- preme court first convened in February
 179O i'm New York. There was so little business before the court that in TEA Chief Justice Jay was sent abroad by President Washington to negotiate a. treaty of peace with Engrand-a docu- merit identfcsT in principle. and also to some extent in language, with the arbi- tration treaty now before the senate of the United States. After year of the hottest discussion. during which Jay was burned in effigy i'm many states, and Washington would have been simi- larly treated except for the personal rev. erence in Bhioh he was held. that treaty was ratified. Alter 100 years it is redis- cussed in our senate with the same vigor, earnestness and bitterness as it was a century ago, ard its final affirmation and conffrmatio are quite as certain" MT. Depew wrote the foregoing prediction before the senate annulled the treaty, and his reputation as a political prophet is damaged to that extent, The saying that history repeats itself is no less true than trite, but with variations.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
GETTING INFORMATION.

Washington. May 6.-W J. Calhoun, of Illinois who has been selected by the president to go to Cuba as special repre- sentative of the United States in the Ruiz case, had a consultation with the president today. He is awaiting the arrival of Judge Day. the new assistant secretary of state, who made an execu- tive study of the case before leaving for Havana. If Judge Day arrives In time for him to secure the necessary informa- tion Mir. Calhoun will leave for Havana, via Tampa. Fla. on Saturday. His mis- sion will be confined strictly to the Ruiz case. MT. Calhoun was also at the state department today to begin the prepara- ton of his case. He spent some time in conference with Assistant Secretary Rockhill, making himself acquainted. with what has already been done by Gen. Lee and the department of state.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

The finest spring water in the country abounds there, and 8 fine dancing pa,- vilon has been erected In order thao lovers of the dance may enjoy them selves to their hearts content. Then, too, fine fishing grounds abound in the vicinity. and these so inclined can find great sport in fishing. Another feature ia boating. a. large number of excellent boats having ibsen secuasd for the use of pickLickers.
 The committee of arrangements of the society have contracted for fifieen coaches and a baggage car for the coIn- iEg excursion, and there will be plerity of room for all desirous of going on the excursion and good lime Is promised all who attend The net proceeds of the excursion will be donated to the orphan fund, and the attendance therefore should be very large.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours; sed- iment or settling indicates an un- 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 vfncing proof that the kidneys and blad- 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, fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabff- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing 1t, 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 urinate. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for It's 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 S O.. Bingha mton, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer
 Mention Daily State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
EVERGREEN.
An Audert Supporter of Mr. W. D. At kinsou Tells How He Was Beaten
 for Mayor of Evergreen. r

Evergreen. May 6.-tSpeciaf Corre- spondence. .)-In your issue of the 4th your correspondents from here is made to say that G. R. Farnham beat W. D. Atkin- son 60 votes for mayor. 1t should have been 16. The vote stood, Fannham. 75. and Atkinson, 59. ?.
 Prior to that in the democratic nomi- hating convention Farnham's and Att kinson's names had both been placed be- fore the white democratic voters of the town. sI11 Farnham never at any time received a fourth of the votes cass. He was so unpopular that his name was withdrawn after the first trial and Att kin;on was in the end made the nominee unanimously. T
 Notwithstanding all this, Farnham m suf- fe:.ad his name run again last Monday. ard by the use of republicans, negroes and boilers he defea ted Atkinson by 16 majority. T'he people are indignant.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
RUSSELLVILLE.
Spring Term of Court Convenes. Judge Roulhac Presiding-New Grand and
 Petit Juries Ordered Drawn.

2a Russe9lville. Ala. May 5.-(Special cor ;responde nee. )-The spring term of the circuit court for Franklin county com vend1 on last Monday. the 3d. The gen. eraa law for selecting jurors having been repealed by the last legislature. and a
 special jury commission having been provided for Franklin county. the juries si,uwn under the old law could not serve. and the new commissioners. nok having met at the time provided for in the spes cial act. the court held that neither jury was legal, and directed the steriM to summon a sufficient number of QGafifed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
ON BEAUTIFUL WARRIOR.
St. Pauls Catholic Total Abstinence So- ciety VIII Picnic ;he 26th
 of This Month.

St Paul's Catholic Total Abstinence society will have their annual cutting on Wednesday, May 26, at the ford, on War rior river, near Cordova, on the line of the Kansas City. Memphis and Birming- ham railroad. The sic selected is owned by the Cordova Land ard Improvement company, and they have taken great pains and gene to much expense to have them put in fine shape for the holding Of picntcs rhere, and it is safe 10 say that these grounds will socn become very pep utIr, ga they are well situated and
 amply arranged for pleasurable cJi ings.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
SYLACAUGA.
Steps to the Fror1s With Centenna rian
 Who Does His Own Work,
 Even to Flowing. o

Sylacauga. May 5.-(Special Corre- spordence.)-Mrs. R. c. Horton and daughter, of Rossville, Ga, have re- turned home, after weeks visit to her son, Rev. W. O. Horton, of this place.
 MT. Mike Mizzell, living near here, is 100 years old. His brother and brothers wife died rear here five years ago at the ages of 106 and 104. respectively. MT. MizzeH seems good for several years. He does his cswn blowing.
 Messrs. T. J. Mathews and W. P. Oden. Esq, are in Birmingham this week look ing after the property of the late L. F. Henderson.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Complaints have been more or less numerous for aiyear casnnore of The steal irg of flowers. buds, etc., from the parks Of Birmingham. and allegations made that some people living handy to the parks procures supply of flowers from the park flower beds. Much dam- age is alleged to have been committed to the shrubbery also, and it is proposed to place signs to warn the public to keep "handsa of, ,'na and in the event of non- observance to arrest offenders and make some severe examples of their cases, as a warning to others to rot do likewise.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
GOOD ADVICE.

Emigration seems on the eve of head ing this way. arid 1t i;i the duty of every patriotic citizeT to assist in the upbuild- ing of cur county. to lci. it's resources be knuwn, and to ,br.ng-sh the splendid Induce ments we really posses to the knowledge of desirable immigrants and to those of means who wish to make profitable in- vestnen.S. Lay everything aside brIc business and your religion, for your ma terfal prosperity is more to you than any political question at present. likely to arise.-Talladega Mountain Home
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

The season of excursions is at hand, and Bfrningham will no doubt have her Share of visitors Her many pleasant summer resorts, excellent systsms of electric and steam car lines, fine noun tain views, large iron industries. mining camps. and best of all, well arranged and supplied dry goods. cloching and grocery houses, are attractions. of which she is justly proud. Come to see us, neighbor. and we will show you a nineteenth cen- tury town with twentieth century move mentS. ~. +-s-7 e '.fl1 -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
CAN ALABAMA EAGq

The trend of emigration is undoubtedly turning from the bleak northwest and being defected soutbward. It is general ly agreed, and other states, notably Georgia, are arfticipa ting he movement and wisely planning to profit by it, that an unprecedented wave of southe,rn inn migration will soCn sweep this way. Can Alabama afford to lag? Energy and en- terprise have built up popWous eonmon- wea lths and a migh~y civiliza ton in the north and west. but the people there have fourtd cut at last that there is a more hcspitaible clf1ne and a land of sunrmer prospects. Talladega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

o. Chenaut. from Mt. Hope, among the visiting attorneys
 The docket is light. and the entire busi- ness will be disposed of. Few people are attending court, owing to the busy sea- son at which the court sits.
 Farmers report that the crops are ba,ckwal'd, and a great deal of damage is being done by worms.
 The postofficei fight is over. MT. D. V. SeVier gets the office and MT. c. M T0mpktns gets, place in the collectors Office.
 Mrs: J. R. Scott, of Birmingham, is visiting her father's family.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
A NEW KIND OF COTTON

J. w. Meredith of Hector Bullock coun- ty, is experimenting With a variety of cotton which produces all seed ard no lint. Since this would cbviaite the neces- sity Of ginning. it might be profita ble crop to raise for sale to oil mills From seven to rire seed occupy each quar4tsr section of boil, only small film or layer of lint separat ting them. and this lirl: is more like wool than cottcm in appearance. -Guntersville Democrat
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
E. B. PARSONS.

Asheul,s. Na C.. May 6-CoL E.. B. Pa attery Park hcfei this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Col. Psrsors has been ire querst visitor ro Ashevilie, and passed the early part of .taat winter here. and. returning. rep.sd the Charles H. Milner house. in Victoria For the past six although .lhnse s..who had seen him thougfk the e;FdS was not to come so soon. Col. Parsons had no children. Mrs. T'lIsons and several Fistars Survive. The tsrnas-s will. probably be takeni 70 Re- chester, N. T.. for inteIlment. sees-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
A REPRESENTATIVE BODY.

The arnual meeting of he convention of delegates from she various commercial clubs of the state convened here on last Wednesday. H. l.. Mckee, president called the meeting to order and made an elaborate report of the workings of com mercial bodies for the pas: year. Inter esting discussions were had on immigra- ton, state con st1tution, the state ex- hibit at Nashville and other instructive topics. While l.here were not as many members as were expected yet the melt tng was representative body of erar- getic men, whose efforts will rebound 10 the good of the state.-Huntsville Demo- crat,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
.CHIPLEY LEADS

For the First Time Since Balloting for ,,.5 Serator Began
 Tallahassee. Fla. May 6.-Chipley took the lead in the ballot for United States senator today. His friends want ed an other ballot after the regular daily cne, but the Raney men did not and with the Call forces effected an adjournment. The result of the ballot was: Chipley .36; Call, S5: Rarssy. 19; Hooker, 8; Burford, 1.
 Chfpley was present. and asked to ba passed when his name was called
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

jurors to act as grand and petit jurors for. the term. The charge of the court, Judge Thomas R. Rou.hac presiding, was clear, concise, earnest and impress i've. Our people esteem Judge Roulhao as fair, fearless and upright judge. The state is ably represented by A. H. Carrndchael, Esq, who makes an ag- gressiVe solicitor
 We notice Judge Chitwood and Hon. P. B. Almon, from Tuscumbia; Hon. w. c. Davfs from Hamilton, Ala, and G.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

If the Alabama legislature had not ad- journed before the air-ship was seen, Representative Timberiake, of boomer fame would have had bill introduced prohibiting air-ships from sailing over A la barma
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Now that the @vegeta1ians have taken the initiative ine fighting for what they claim to be their rights as regards the sei1irg of vegetables by grocerymen, it is understood a ssrni1ar movement is being lnaugurated by the marketmen in the meat and packing house product 1ine Variety is the spice of life. sl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Much comment has been heard oyer. the action of the city fathers as rega rds the awarding of tine contract for side walk paving at the meeting Wednesday night The State-Herald presumes the aldermanic board knew their business, ard has no comment to offer on their &C., ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Summer will soon be upon us, and it behooyes every one to clean up as speed fly as possible. Disease is bred in filth, and Birmingham cannot afford to have fever, diphtheria or any other conta- gfous disease at this time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

A walk around the outer edges of the city will give one an idea of the amount of improvement going on. Here, there and everywhere can be seen buildings in course of erection, from the humble twso-rcom cot to the palatial residence.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.

Washington, May 6.-The postal cons gross was not in session today, an ad- jcurnment having been taken yesterday to,meet at the call of the president. The committees, however, were at work all day on the various propositions sub mittcd to the congress. It is not likely that any of them will be ready to report for several days. Their proceedings, like those of the congress, are behind closed doors.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
sELMA,s SKIES BRIGHT.

Selmas sky looks rosy. The prospects are bright for the building of the Atlanta and Selma Air Line, and of course that means eventually g. through line to New Orleans. The extension of the B. s. 8s N. o. into Marengo county is bound to come.-Sefna Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
BETTER OPPORTUNITIES.

Our southern farmers have sixty CT severity days more to work in the field than do the farmers of .he north Our climate Is more eQuable, .ncis subject to such extremes of heat or cold. w: ought to do better with the means at hand Bus, are we doing it?-Guntersville Dem- ocrat,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

A populist in the Kansas legislature introduced a bill to tax air-ships He didn't propose to have the air-ship using the air over Kansas without paying for 1t. An ai;,-ship tax is certainly a high tax.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
ATTENTION, GIRL GRADUATES

Gtrls, write your own commencement essays. In this species Of composition ana la letter writing, woman particularly excels, however brightly man may shine in other departments of literature. Even Shakespeare could rot have penned letter or gradu ating essay. that hundreds of sweet girl graduates in the land now could not equal. if not ecdpse.-Talla- dega Mountain Home
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

France paid Germany s1.OO0, 000,0 GOO as a war indemnity. The southern states have paid in pensions to northern sol tEers S1,00O. .0o0 GOO since the war. and are paying ou the second $1. O0o. .O0O, GOO at the rate eff s60,OOOCOo per year. Verify, that war was sad affair for the south prn states
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
A VALUABLE ASSISTANT.

published as the Sunday Times, with Mrs. Clara R. Jemisou as a valuable and talented assistant. Shs is sweet poet and graceful prose wrfter.-Huntsville Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
1.he Louisville and Nashyille naiN,,,,

The Louisville .and Nashville railroad, in psying the o'Brien school tax law withcnt any suggestions. as stated by Mayor Evans at the meeting of the alder mario board Wednesday night. shcws the ,iAral spirit of liberality of that en- tarrrtsing mad Bfrmingh ham and all Aiabama is proud Of the sp9endsd rail- road system of the state. and especially the Louisville and Nashville.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
OUR LETTER BOX.
THINKS RESISTING A SIN
-. le .1~n -.

To the State Herald; -...
 In your issue of today you advise the girls to let the boys kiss them. Now, l have a daughter CT just grown. and I don't want her to follow any such advice as that. It was vefy- lucky that I saw the papar before she read it and cut the piece ous. She is too much inclined to kissing, anyway and doesn't need any encourage meur. -e.-s MOTHER.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

Whatever may be said or done, and whatever we may privately believe in re- gand to free silver, it strikes us very fore ibly that Hon. William J. Bryan will be the next democratic nominee for the presidency, and will be elected, too.- Stevenson Chronicle
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
MORGAN IS ALL RIGHT.

Some American editors are waxing anxious about Senator Morgan's health. They fear that he is on the wene, De- cause his last speech to the senate wes only five days long. Content yourselves brethren; Morgan is still Morgan.-TaHa- dega Mountain Home
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
A FOLD BURGLARY.

s Charleston S. C.. May 6.-The large
 dry goods esta baishmsnt of Kerrisen, & Go was burgiarized at an early hour this morning. The safe was opened with explosives and $500 in cash taken. There is no clue to the identity of the robbers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
NEARlER uP rHA.N EYFR

The supreme court of Alabama Is said to be nearer up with its work than ever since the war.-Gurtersville Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
BE COlNSIDERlAlTE.

Let us be more cCns.derate in talking about each clsher. There are very few whose fingers would not sully or stain the snow.-Talladega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

nJEDrEsC cousdpation and Indi.
 hENkE o gestiou are quickly and naturally relieved by
 Doctor pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regular action of the, bowels. These tiny 7. :.,,,.ass, sssseaEa ss,.s: ssd PELLETS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
THE .RRooKLYN AcCEPrEp.

Washington. May 6.1rhe secretary of the navy has finally accepted the cruissr Brooklyn upon the favorable report Of the board, which recently condueted her sea trial ~s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Gen. R. M. Nelson has returned to Sel- ma. after locking ovsr our sister repub- lie of Mexico and the great state of Texas. The formegl he says. is on boom and prosperous, notwithstanding 1t is on silver baeis.-Sefnna Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Pure blood makes good health and The moral is plain. ..-z,-.-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

Alabama must put her best foot for ward at the Nashville Centennial
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

SEATOR EARLE SERIOUSLY ILL.
 Greenvilla, s. C., May 6.-Judge Joseph H. Earle, junior United States senator from South Carolina, is csdticaily ill at his home in this city. Crave apprehen- sions are entertained as to his condt- ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
STATE HERALD

Entered at the postoffiee at Birmingham. Ala as second-ciass matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

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