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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
HAPPILY WEDDED.
Loving, Were Married Last Night by Rev. Dr. J. A. Bryant.

Last night. at g o'clock, MT. Curtis l.. Williamson and Miss Gertrude Spears were made man and wife in the Third Presbyterian church by Dr. J. A. Bryant the pastor. The happy young couple will at once settle down to married life and reside in this city.
 MT. Williamson is a young man of ex- cellent traits of character and has many friends, among whom he is very popu- lar. He is a trusted employe of the Southern Furniture Manufacturing com pany, of this city.
 Miss Spears, the eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. McG. Spears, possesses nu- merous charms of personality which have endeared her to her associates.
 MT. and Mrs. Spears have a host of friends who rejoice with them in their happiness and who hope it may never cease.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

iMessrs. Charles W7reelock, D. Solomon, Thad Mullen and Dr. Jones responded.
 Miss Belmonte was then introduced. The lady was blindfolded and placed in a chair, with her back to the audience. MT. Berol then went Into the audience, and here, there and everywhere selected articles handed him, which the lady read fly described. even to figures, letters, words and designs on rings, charms, wa tches and other articles, and winding up by describing baldhead. The young lady then gave some remarkable exam pies of lightning calculations. which were really astounding. especially her addition of three separate rows of figures on as many black boards giving the sum total and each row of figures, they running into the hundred millions. Her ring tests were very clever, es were her initial tests. Her greatest feat, however, was the detection of a supposed criminal, giv- ing a description of the supposed wound and location, finding the assassin his accompirce and victim and recovering the stolen property which had been laid on a fourth party's person.
 Miss Hillyers cabinet work was very good, the manipulation of a number of bells and other articles, after being deS- terously tied by the four gentlemen above named Her mcSt amusing as well as puzzling performance was the removal of Maj Wheelock's coat from his body and placing, it on her own, being at the time securely fastened by the wrists to a post, The major was as much puzzled as any one in the audience.
 At the conclusion of the performance a number of valuable articles were dis tributed among .he audience, the gallery as well as dress circle and parquet being represented among the lucky ones.
 The performance will be repeated to- night, tomorrow a t matirrse and evening
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
AN rMPuDENT REAPPEARANcE

Mir. David B. Hill, says the New York Journal, has resurrected himself from his well-earned obscurity in order to of fer suggestions to the democratic party as to it's future course. The soundness or unsoundness of these suggestions is a matter quite subordinate to the situa- ? tion, Who is MT. Hill that he should assume the right to speak as an adviser of the party? He is no longer a demo- crat. having forfeited his title to the name in the last presidential campaign. Many democrats withdrew from the or ganization on the financial issue, opposed the democratic national ticket and sup ported the republican candidate. Natur- E ally democrat ts who stood by their party colors cannot be expected to feed grateful toward these deserters. but they cannot withhold respect from them. They acted for the most part on conviction and were honorably frank in their irregular con- duct.
 -. But MT. Hill was not frank nor honor able He sull1ed and skulked and sought to keep within the party lines while he gave aid and comfort to the enemy. Mr. Hill played the part of a sneak.
 The ex-ssnator is out of the democratic party, and if it has ordinary wisdom it will keep him out. If the republican party wants MT. Hill it is welcome to him; the democratic party can make no good use of sneaks. The men who fought the battle for the democracy when the campaign was on are the proper ones to advise it and shape it's policies now
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

health comes to steal away that more pre- cious thing your lifel
 You can see a burglar and you can't see a disease germ, but the latter is by far the more deadly It finds Judgement in your body and multiplies with awful rapidity. It fills your blood with dis ;e breeders. It saps your vitality - ruins your rest = steals your flesh.
 You may get at your druggists remedy that will kill every germ in your body--that will fill your blood with vitalizing, purifying rnaterial-that will strengthen your nerves bring sleep and rest-stop the loss of flesh. It is called Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery. Its record of cures is the most mar vicious in the whole history of medicine;
 My wife was troubled with prolapsus or female weakness for several years" writes James Casweli Esq., of ocheitree, Johnson Co, Kans. (P. o. Box 6Il She was not able to do her work she had such bearing down pains and pain in the back Her periods were irregular varying all the way from two to six weeks. At those times she would have fainting spells so bad thought she would net live. She was attended by the best doctors in the country. They did her no good, ard she grew worse all the time. picked up one of your advertisements and thought would try your medicines. Before my wife had taken one bottle she seemed better so four bottles of the Favorite Prescription and two of the Golden Medical Discovery and two of the Pleasant Pellets she was com pletely cured No more pain. Her monthly periods are regular now and sine is stout and medicines she weighed only about Izs pounds now she weighs f6o."
 The above mentioned medicines furnish . thorough and scientific c0Egye of treat. ment tor all diseases peculiar to women.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
REAL ESTATE DEALS.

Real estate agents report a marked ac- tivity during the past few days, which is an indication of progress. W. E. Leedy & Co.,, it is learned. have just clos- ed deal on business house at Second and Twenty-second street to 'Mayberry &, Watson. .tesr
 Steiner Bros. purchased lot 1, block S4s, fronting 100 feet on the south side of Mulberry street. extending. back on the east side of Beech street 200 feet, the price paid being s1750 ley
 Messrs. W. B. Leedy &s Go. also report the sale of a lot on Third avenue, be- tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
BEWARE
Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,

Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactur by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally. and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
The Birmingham Conductors Will Enter.
 tain Assistant Grand Chief Will kns in Style Today and Tomorrow

Assistant Grand Chief Wilkins, of the Order of Railway Conductors, will ar- rive in this city this morning. He will remain over until Sunday His visit here is purely a social one as there are. no dissensions in the district.
 A joint meeting of the local lodges, Avondale No. 334 and Birmingham No. 1S6. will be held tonight behind closed doors. Today and tomorrow MT. Will kins will be escorted around the city and tomorrow night spread will be given in the o. R. c. hall on Nineteenth street
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

During the boom times car-wheel woi4les and other enterprises using iron were located in Kansas City, and other points a thousand miles from an iron furnace. No wonder such enterprises failed All manufacturing enterprises re- qulring iron are now located in the iron district
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

by providence. We have had no disast- rous overfiows or destructive cyclones It is no use of disputing the fact that Ala bama, with he rich prairies, up.ands and bottom lands, her iron mines and coal mines, together with her seeming exemption from floods and cyclones, leads the South in the availability cf it's tih- calcu,able resources and possibilities Marion County News
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
BURIED TODAY.
The Remains .af L. H. James. the Un- fortunate Flagman, Will Be h. tered This Morning at
 Oak Hill.

The remains of L. H. James, the un- fortunate flagman of the Southern rail- way, who was killed Wednesday night as stated in yesterdays State Herald, will be inferred in Oak Hill cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock
 The body was prepared for burial at the Warner-Smiley company's morgue by MT. Lige Loy and removed to the home of the grief stricken family yesterday.
 Funeral services will be conducted al the residence in East Birmingham.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
HILLYER'S WONDERS.
Mind Reading, Second Light and ,spiritu. alistic Phenomena at O'Brien's- Grand Gift Distribution.

Last night a fair representative audi ence assembled at OFBrien's to spend an evening witnessing the mysterious, as produced by two clever women, Misses No. a Belmonte and Alice Hillyer.
 MT. Max Berol was the clever assistant and introduced the artists by giving an explanation of what mind reading and second sight pertained to- He then asked for four gentlemen to come on the stage.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
MORMON ELDERS AROUND.

The Mormon elders are waking up things over in Elmore county, near here. especially around Lightwood. They are making quite a number of converts. There is some talk of treating them to a dose of tar and feathers or give them a a catso -nine-tadls dressing If they don't make themselves less promfscuous.- Prattville Progress.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
IMTNERs. MASS MEETING.

Yesterday afternoon the dissatisfied miners in and around Pratt City held a largely attended mass meeting near the Ensley City dummy bridge and discussed the vexing questions. Many speeches were made, and after a session lasting over two hours, committee was ap- pointed to confer with other committees and the oompany's representatives on April 28. The miners working for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway com- pany in the entire district are said to have pursued a like course.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

Woman is now competing with man in the professions. and parents should bear this in mind when they name their youthful daughter. A girl named Birdie, or Daisy. or Violet. may be handicapped when she becomes a doctor. a lawyer, or a politician Perhaps 1t is good plan to encourage the present inclination to be- stow upon a girl the feminine of mascu- line names, such as, Willie, Tomnaie, Georgie, etc.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
THE WTASCOPE.

An immense audience numbering fully 1500 people, enjoyed the exhibition of the vitascope at East Lake pavilion last night and the wonderful invention seems to- grow more popular every day. This afternoon and tonight will be the last
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

THE PLAGUE ON THE DECREASE.
 Bombay, April 15,-There has been great decrease of the virul=nce of the plague. Only 390 cases and 194 deaths from the disease occurred last week in this city, compared with 360 cas-s and S23 deaths during the preceding week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

The Eastern papers say that cotton mills in the South must ship their cloth to tse East for market. Even admitting this to be true it remains that the freight on cloth is not as expensive as on raw cotton. Clcth can be packed in much less space than cotton A
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
NEW YpRKs POSTMASTER RESIGN

Washington, April J5--Pos tmaster Day. ton, of New York, whose term expires September 13 of this year. today forward ed his resignation to President McKin- ley. It is understood that MT. Dayton's successor wild be Cornelius Van Coutts, who was postmaster during President Harrtson's administration. He is Senator Platt's choice and his name will doubt
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

Georgia crowd that saw the game, and none of the fine plays of the Athens boys were allowed to pass without vocif- erous applause The "Pennsies," how ever were not without their supporters Georgia won with score of to O.. Score:
 Innings 1 2 45 6 ' 8 9 Georgia ....... 0 1 70 0 0 2-4 Pennsylvania 0 0 0--0
 Batteries-Sanford and Moore, Dickson and Radcliff.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

When we look upon the trees that have burst into full leaf almost in a day, we cannot but exclaim "a miracle has been wrought"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

ate committees today decided to r 3ect the proposition made yesterday by tha committee representing g the alliance f the dsme crats, poprl sts and svar re- publlcans and to ask for another con- ference with view of reaching a more satisfactory understandirg
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
BASEBALL.

Atlanta. Ga, Apriy i5.-Picked teams from the University of Georgia and the University of Pennsylvania played a
 game of base ball at Brisbine park this
 afternoon. The crowd was large and the enthusiasm great. It was, of course.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

Not one of the speakers at the Jeff ferson banquet referred to the fact that the county in which Birmingham is loca- ted is named after the man who first set tied in this fertile valley, were as fully imhued with Jeffersonian principles as their descendants are. They directly felt the influence of Jeffersons personality. In his honor and to perpetuate his name they founded the county of Jefferson, which has grown as wonderful as Jeff ferson's ideas. This county, in it's territo- ry, developed wealth. potential resources and royal revenues, is a princely domain
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

It was Jefferson who combatted the dangerous doctrines of Hamilton, But for Jefferson the Hamiltonian. ideas would now prevail Even as it is. we s:e a strong tendency in that direction. A high protective tariff is again about to be fastened upon us, Hamilton advo- cated strong centralized government, and for mors than one hundred years after his death we see president send ing troops into state without consult Ing the governor of that state. And now comes Senator Chandler who proposes that the government confiscate the steel plants of Carnegie and the Bethlehem steel works and make it's own armor plate.r
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

less be sent to the senate immediately. MT. Dayton has large law practice which he desires to resume.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16
REJECTED THE PROPOSITION.

Washington, April 15.--The committee appointed by the republican caucus of the senate to arrange with the opposition a plan for the reorganizat ton of the sen-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

For that tired feeling Hoods Sarsapa- rilla has no equal. It invigorates the whole body.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-16

TEM.L IT TO THE WORLD.
 While floods and cyclones are reported from most of the States, Alabama has been, in the most part peculiarly favored
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Abigail jenkins
pm at Fulton Go lis.
Attention! ALL

Forward March!i to the G. a, r. hall
on the night of Wednesday March "a,
to the Box Supper. Everybody is cor
daily invited to attend the box supper
to be given by the Sons of Veterans on
aforesaid date. All you can eat, all
the fun you wish for. Bring your
best girl; if you can't, why bring the
others fellows girl. Boxes will be sold
to the highest bidder. We insure all
a delightful time.
NJ MAYERS
Committee, : w. F. RUHE.
W. M. TITUS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Common School Examinations.

The first examination, 1897, for com
mon school diplomas will be con
Quoted by the various district teachers
in their respective schools on the 10Th
OF March. The final examination will
be held On the first Saturday in April.
trictS for final examinations later.
Teachers are requested to exercise
great care and fairness in conducting
the examinations. and send papers to
me as soon as possible.
Nj. L. HARRISON, Co. Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

AS THE time for the city election
approaches interest in that event grows
apace. While there is no great DO.
nanza in any OF the city Offices, legiti'
matley administered, there are always
some men seeking them for what
there is in it." 1t therefore should be
the duty-is the duty-cf all voters
to attend the various caucuses and
con ventions; to have themselves prop
erly REGISTERED, and to assist in placing
only capable, honest and trustworthy
men in the verious city offices. There
are two city conventions called. Each
should be attended by every voter of
the elements represented, to the end
that the schemer and professional
Office seeker may not take the lead
right at the opening of The battle. See
that each ticket is composed of good
material, and then no harm can be
done TO the tax payers should either
of them be elected. Above all, see
that EVERY voter in the city is regis.
tered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

THE general fees and salaries bill,
making a reduction in the salaries of
county officers in this and many other
counties, but raising them in some,
has been signed by the governor and
is now the law. It reduces the salaries
of the state over 20 per cent. AS the
united silver forces have most of the
county Offices in the state our republic
can friends will not be justified in
making howl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

JAMES w. CLARKE,
d. B. PALMER,
w. E. CARR,
D. M. WooDsURN.
D. ]. NEWTON.
F. d. WILSON,
A. c. ALLEN.
NICHOLAS SMITH.
l.. c. BREEDEN.
H. ]. KLEIN
w. w. CULVER,
FRED ZUTAvERN,
WILLIE. STOKE,
M. L. HARRISON,
ED. MCNowN.
Tom SHAUGHNESsY,
JOE TRoILLET.
A. S. ALLEN.
D. T. ARMS TRoNG
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Card of thanks from the Eldorado
Times: II desire to thank the friends
and neighbors most heartily for their
aid and cooperation in the illness and
death of my husband
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
MASS CITY CONVENTION.

A mass, non.partizan convention of
the voters of the city. for the purpose
of placing in nomination candidates
for the verious offices for the city, to
be elected in Great Bend on Tuesday.
the 9th dav of April, 1897. on Citi-
zens' Ticket, is hereby called. to be
held at the Court House, in Great
Bend, on Thursday March %. 1887,
at 8 clock p. NJ.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

DURING the Inauguration speech of
President Mckinley, that disciple of
high tariff, the price of eggs fell two
cents per dozen, Notwithstanding the
fact that republican campaign speakers
assured us that the low price of eggs
was on account of the Cleveland
tariff. IF this keeps up where will
Mckinley secure the farmer vote for
a second term?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of letters remaining Cncalled
for in the postofice at Great Bend for the week
ending March 4, 1897:
Caoine. G.. Hall, E
Jobes, Sam. Norton Grace,
Mutt, viii. Parks, Chas A.
Tuppy,s Mr.. Wark, j. 3.
Persons calling for any OF the above letters viii
please say advertised" WILL E. STOKE, P. NJ
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Nj. L. HARRISON, Co. Supt.

NOTICE--Mrs. j. Z. Work, Superin
tendent Northern Indiana Orphans
Home, LaPort, Ind, will arrive at
Great Bend on the evening train March
23rd, with company of children as,
signed to homes in Barton county and
vicinity. AS the children will be very
tired after their journey, applicants
are requested not to call on them until
Wednesday morning. The party will
be found at the Morrison.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Ohio believes in the old adage:
''Place your Mark high and work up
to ."-Arknansas City Traveller.
It is only question of few years
until they will PIT on their hob nailed
boots and apply the old process of''Toe.
ing the Mark. Winfield Tribune
JUST now however, he's the boss
and his name is Mark and hobnailed
boots are not in it little bit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

One man in every hundred plays
poker and knows actresses. but every
man is accused of it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
Eggs! Eggs,

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for sale.
81 for setting of 3,-Pure bred, None
better in the state
o. w. DEvNE, Heizer, Kans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

The biggest public school that has
been on this planet since Adam was a
boy is now in full blast; the scholars
are hungry. poor, desparing. ragged,
mad all over, but they are being edu-
Gated at the rate to make your eyes
hang out. The miller cannot grind
with the water that has passed. And
the men pluotcracy swlndled out of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

Henry Schwier was in town Friday,
and made the DEMOCRAT Office a social
visit. Mr.. Schwier thinks that there is
some wheat in Clarence and Buffalo
township which has been injured by
hard freezing during the winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

CONGRESS is called together this
week in extraordinary session. PresI-
dent Mckinley acted wisely when he
called that body together-providing
congress confines its work to the adop-
ton of high tariff measure, and does
not get switched off upon other mat
ters. Mckinley was elected upon two
principle rlanks of his platforms
high protective tariff and international
bimetallism. The latter plank has
already been denounced as myth by
the political leaders of the republican
party; hence the only logical action
that can be taken by the present
administration is that which will put
in operation the demands of the high
tariff plank. The people expect it;
we want TO see the plan tried once
more, and the quicker it is done the
better all will be satisfied. While the
DEMOCRAT has not the least iota of
faith in the efficacy of the remedy
proposed, we want the dose prepared
we will take it bravely, knowing
that il is only matter of time until
it will be proven unequal to the
disease that effects the body polite.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

their votes in 1896 cant be cheated
again in 1898. The futtering flags of
despair, pendant beneath their coat
tails, will remind them of how they
were "played for suckers y They
have had enough. Don't despair.
God rules and the people begin to
think, There are a great many fools,
but they do not constitute the entire
population. Take possession of the
government How? Work among
your neighbors. Spread silver liter.
AZURE all around you. A little leav-
eneth a great mass. Work as you
never worked before home, coun-
try and civilization. -Ignatius Don
nelly.