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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

ton is a police regulation. This leaves a distinct field of opera ton for section of article of the constitution of Ala bama, and the statute places kerosene as a liquid, which is liable to injure the people on account of it's explosive quali- ties, under the ban of law Some law yers hold that the appointment of per sons to inspect Illuminating oils is not violative of the constitution. and that the statute must be construed as a police regulation. That such laws must be justified upon the highest reasons of pub lie benefit; but, whether satisfactory or not, they rest exclusively in the legisla- tive wisdom. The merchant of yester- day who dealt in oil may become a crim- inal today on account of an act of the legislature, and his place of business may become a nuisance. The appoint ment of a person to see that the will of the law makers is carried out is a part of the same power, and is sometimes car ried to the extent of ordering the de- struction of private property. If kero- sene of any grade is dangerous, then the legislators are required to see that prop CT precautions are taken, to protect the people, and they are not restrained by the ordinary limitations of the constitu- tion.
 The people of Pickens have generally kept in view the welfare of the whole state and they are likely to be found in the ranks of the conservatives on all questions. They have never claimed or attempted to control the democratic household. The democrats are we'll pleas d with the business methods of Gov. Johnston, and they are always ready to give him credit for aiming to do the greatest good possible for all. His elec- tion has reflected credit on Ala bama, and this is now admitted by many who op- pose him. The money now coming from New York to build up the waste places in the western part of the state has brought about state of feeling, politically that will bear much fruit in the future for the benefit of better government.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

then1, they go on wasting day after day, pay ing no heed to flight of time or growth of disease till it is too late
 Carelessness causes much of woman's pe- culiar sickness. Neglect of minor troubles causes serious complications. The slight irregularity--the burning, dragging ache the facilitating drains that mark the pro- gress of feminine diseases are passed lightly over or are borne in ignorance of their cause. Their continuance means death or insanity. Most of insanity among women comes from this one cause. It is all unnec. essary. SoTealled female weakness " can be cured. Cured positively, permanently, quickly, easily, right in the privacy of your own home, without any of the humilating local treatment so uniformly insisted upon by physicians. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription will do it. It has record of cures as wide as the world. It is known and used successfully in every civilized country on the globe. There is nothing that takes it's place. There is nothing "just as good" There is nothing to compare 1t with. Drug gists sell more of 1t than of all other simi. lar medicines combined.
 Copies of Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical Adviser are to be given away for a limited time The book is for family use. It Is all that it's name implies Its language is plain and modest The flustrations,--over 3oo-have passed the test of the eye of one of the most thorough physicians in the world. This book teiis about the symptoms of ailments that visit every family. It tells how to treat these symptoms, how to ward of serious cousequeuces. This mo&t useful book may be secured In strong paper covers hy anyone who VIII send zf one-cent stamps to pay cost of mail- lag 0nly. It may be had in French cloth binding with embossed covers for TO cents extra t3f cents In anl. Address. Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Bufalo, N.Y
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

taxes and inspection of oil. ~ It is be- lieved by many persons that there was necessity for looking after escaped taxes ir some parts of the stater and the stat ute can do no harm in Pickens. If the test of oil had been fined at 150, as it will be in the future, if the supreme court holds that the legislature can exercise police powers in addition to those that can be conferred on counties and murie- ipal corporations. Many persons hold that the constitution does not refer to the inspection of any article or commod- ity dangerous to health or otherwise dangerous as coal oil or benzine have been decided by the courts to be so re- garded in law. That the statute in ques-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
wArrERsoN ON CLEVELAND.

The brilliant editor of the CouTier-Jour- nal one of the bolters, however, last fall, in a scathing editorial, which is masterpiece Of English, declares that the Reform club banquet, held at the Waldorf in New York, on Saturday night last, was for the purpose of bringing Cleveland out for third term. He speaks of MT. Cleveland as this eallous, self seeking man who has been the direct cause and sole occasion of our undoing,' and proclaiming that "forewarned is fore armed" declares, regarding the plan for third term, that eff it could be realized, the event would then and there Mexican ize the public administration; for, once again in power, like Diaz, MT. Cleveland would find the means to continue in pow CT the residue of his natural life"
 Continuing, he says: "The reform club is made up exclusively of the per- sonal followers of MT. Cleveland. It exists. in point of fact. to exploit the fame and to advance the interests of the ex-president. The names of Fairchild, Hornblower and Peckham. are a suffi- cient guarantee that the association has no other source of inspiration, nor any other point of destination. The dinner 
 field as a candidate for president, and from this time forward all the. appli- anees of the small but energetic and in- telligent machinery will be put forth to make campaign of education, and a canvass for MT. Cleveland synonymous terms.'
 'If MT. Cleveland" continues MT. Wat terson, were possessed of the faculty e.. ,t~If fofx 1~+ from his own interest-even if he had any real sense of personal dignity-he would rid the great questions at issue from the embarrassment of a presence which is not a help, but hindranee Instead of playing the part of d philoso- pher and statesman, while exhausting ev- cry artifice to regain the presidency, he would perceive the grandeur of being such in point of fact, and of enjoying like a statesman and philosopher the re- pose of his ola age and of his honors, but he would not be himself If he considered anything else than his own desire and will"
 ''To him the presidency has become what he indeed made it while he had it. Q personal affair, held regardless of party obligations. Destitute of imagination ana sympathy, ne SuDJecleQ everything and everybody to his unbounded and unquenchable egotism. This egotsm indeed, became so sincere that he grew at last to believe that he did actually know something of the questions of his time and had some policy other than the qualification of his love of power and display.
 He is with us only for what it will bring him. Nothing could have induced him to appear in public except to keep himself before the public, and there is not word uttered by him to deprecate the idea of another candidacy.
 "All his life an office-seeker and an office holder" continues Mir. Watterson, 'he differs from the riff-raff of his class only by his high pretensions and pro- found duplicity. He hopes in the hurly burly of affairs to force himself first upon the party and then upon the country as the representative of clean politics and the public order He represents neither. He represents only his own lust for of- flee"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
The New Industries Reported in tht
 South in a Week. H-r-i

The New Industries Reported ln the
 South in Week. t-r-.l
 Chattanooga. Tenn, April 2S.-The Tradesmans southern correspondents re- port increased activity in industrial and mercantile circles, except in the flooded districts, where business is still some what unsettled.
 As to iron and steel, no material change is visible. The iron output in the east is being increased, but prices are not any better and the demand does not yet equal the supply. In southern iron prices are still irregular, but the movement is fairly active and there is & noticeable increase in the number of inquiries re- ceived. The demand for export is mod erately good.
 The lumber trade shows considerable improvement and southern miIlmen re- port more activity than for several months. Prices are still low, however. The export situation is good and prices are being steadily maintained.
 The Tradesman reports the following among the most important new indus tries for the week. The Leatherwo0d Goal and Lumber Co. capital $t00. GOO. CJendennint W. Va; cotton compress to cost $10e,000 at Little Rock. Ark; the Elba Improvement O., capital $172. .000, Elba, Ala: the Edison Electric Ilfumin- ating O., capital $100.000. Savannah, Ga; Q 75-barrei Touring mill at Sanger,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

It will be observed that all the cry about united democracy comes from the 3O,o0o holters,. You never hear it from the 6,G00Oo0 democrats who stood by the ticket. They are already united and harmonilus, and want no r. c-ui,s ex- cept from those who will come back in good faith. with a bona fide intention of abiding the result of the primaries. They know that all that Is necessary to finally win is to stand firmly by their principles, which the logic of events is demonstrating as being for the best in terests of the people.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
A GREAJr OPPORTUNITY.

From reports from the Tennessee Cen- tenrdal, Ma shviMe is to have a great ex- position The spirit elf progress among cur sou lhern cities along this lina is to be commended. By means of these exposi- tions we attract people from all coun- tries and all parts of the world to the south. sIrd give them an opportunity of seeing our sou Inland. The south has greet natural resources, which are only waiting tu be more fully developed to make 1t the greatest section of our union. Pratt City News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
D1NGLEY's REPLY TO CLEVELAND.

blNAILTII D IO Sl1E< iIhA4Nb.
 Congressman Dingley, of the Dingley tariff bill fame and chairman of the ways and means committee, has given out the following reply to ex-President Cleve- lands criticisms at the Reform club din- ner in that the republican party won the late election on it's declaration in fa- vor of sound money and not on the tariff issue:
 ''The fact is that the republican party won on both issues and the tariff issue in those parts of tho country which practi- cally decided the contest, had more to do with the victory than any other issue.
 Nothing could be clearer than that the pledges of the party made in it's first duty to provide sufficient revenue to car ry on the government without borrowing In time of peace and in the adjustment of duties on imports to that end to encour- age industries of the United States, stricken by unfair competition.
 '1f the republican party should fail at the beginning of its lease of power to do these things 1t could be justly held to have proved faithless to it's pledges.
 "As to the responsibility which rests on the party to preserve a sound currency rest assured that this will be no failure. Indeed the triumph of the party was an assu anca which has been accepted by the commercial world that a sound currency would be preserved
 There is undoubtedly need at the ear- Hest possible date of some legislation to improve our currency system, but no one knows better than the gentlemen who are criticising the republican party, that such legislation should be taken up today in the present condition of the senate, no favorable results could be obtained, and the agitation which would arise from a long and fruitless debate in the senate would exert an injurious influence on the business of the country and would endan- ger the success Of legislation to provide revenue to carry on the government"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
TWO NATURALIzED AMERICANS
Held by Spaniards in Cuba-Consul Gen.
 eraI Lee IntercedeS for Them.

Held by Spaniards in Cuba-Consul Gen.
 eraI Lee Intercedes for Them.
 Washington, April 2S.-Consul General Lee has reported to the state depart ment the arrest of two naturalized American citizens in Cuba recently In whose behalf he had interested himself Joseph E. Dumas was arrested in Ha- wanna. The consul general on being in- formed of the arrest made request of the Spanish officials for a statement of the charges upon which the man had been arrested. but up to the 21st. the date of his report, the answer had not been received The second case was that of Rafael Fernandez Diaz. captured by the Spanish troops in Sagua. He is now held in jail there and the consul general has requested that information conceded by the treaty be extended.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Bill Nye cften spoke his witticlsms laden with itta greatest 'tru hs. A,norly the most noticeable, most Nyeish, ard most approeos is the following:
 "A man may use q wart on the back of has neck for a collar button; ride on he t3ck coach of a train to save interest on his money until the conductor comes around; stcp ils watch nights to save wear and tar; leave ,his q or 't' with out a dot CT, cross Go save ink; pasture his mothers grave to save corn; but a man of this kind IS gentleman and scholar compared to fellow who will take a newspaper, and when asked to pay for 1t, puts it in the office and has 1t marked 'rafuJ,d '"-Pubt.shers' Collec- ton Agency. =. - -----.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
A NEW INVESTMENT COMPANY.

The Union Investment company, with a capital stock of $500, 900 has been organ ized with w. I. Wellman secretary, and Mir. w. s. Wells general manager. The company is heavily backed by MT. G. w. VanDusen, a capitalist of Minneapolis, Minn.
 The officers of the company have not intimated what nature of investments will be made. For the reason that MT. VanDusen has expressed most pro- found interest in the future of this city, Huntsville may expect some new indus- try or enterprise to be proposed within short while.-Huntsville Mercury.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
PROSPERITY NOT APPARENT

The New York Evening Post takes the following view of the situation:
 There is a pretty general agreement that no very widespread marked wave of prosperity has as yet made itself ap- parent fin the country. but some optimists get consolation out of the fact anyhow" ruin has not yet overtaken us. One or two of them have even plucked up cour- age enough to insist that such events as the Trans-Missourf decision have been followed by none of the results predicted, and one ent=rprising western newspaper assures it's readers that stocks, on the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
NO MORE OF GROWERS CLOVER.


 The radical speech of Cleveland at the Reform club has created the impression that he is a self-nominated candidate for a third term. The dedication of Grants tomb has brought the name of Grant again in prirt, and Grant was identified with the third term idea The failure of Grant to win a third ncdniaa- ton should forever estop all other aspir- ants. Grant was very popular, the pat rio-ic spirit still ran very high, and S06 delegates stood by him to the last, but s1e failed of the nomination. Cleveland Aas come nearer the third term than 3rant, for he has been nominated three Eimss. But the sentiment of the country is uDalterably opposed to third term. for it capies the idea of a. dicta torship. This is not a one manfs country. When ever the opposition to ehird term has been aroused against a candidate he is as good as defea ted to b5gin with.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
AN AIR OF ACTIVITY.

There is a delightful air of life and activity about town now. Strangers are constantly coming and going and it locks as if we have walked at last It is re- markable how much more outsiders talk about Tuscaloosa's advantages and pros- poets than we do ourselves. But now is the time for all apologies for past errors and sloth to cease. We must move. And if we haven't any money to invest Tn anything, let us boom the town Enough can be said of Tuscaloosa to fill a book and let us proceed to fill it by our words. Tuscaloosa Gazette.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Tex; 100,00O-bushel grain elevator at New Braunfels, Tex. the James A. Da- wis Water Wheel Machinery and Sup ply Co.,, capital $55.0O0 Atlanta, Ga.; the Southern Mining and Manufacturing Co.,, capital s6000O Webster, N. C.; the Port Arthur Telephone Electric Co, capital s50,000 Fcrt Arthur, Tex; the Gregory Spring Tire Co.,. ca pital $100,000 Atlanta, Ga.; the Prosperity Oil and Gas Co.,, cap- ital $100,000, Fairmount ". Va, and a $10,000 lumber mill at Butler, Ky.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
PROSPERITY ALoNGG WAY OFF.

A merchant of Wetumpka tells us that he alon-, has sold over twelve car loads of corn to farmers of Elmore county this spring. Farmers certainly show poor Judgment when they raise cent cotton and fail to produce enough corn to fill their own wants. Prosperity is long way off from a farmer who has to buy corn and meat ev=ry spring, we fear.- Waturfpka Democrat
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
AROvE All, OTHERS.

Above all others Prof. J. K. Powers, Of Florence, Ala, is the man to fill Presi- dent Jones place as president State Uni versity.
 Prof. Powers is not an applicant for it. He has a splendid position where ne IS. R,,t his eminent fitn.ss for the position and his great popularity all over the state as an educator of fame and renoWn, make him the man for the place.-Dade- vile Herald
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

In his article showing the good char acter of the people of the south MT. Her. bert speaks of a. religious sect that turns it's members out if they don't pay their debts. He proba bly, refers to the Hard shell Baptists. Their rule is to turn out a member if he takes advantage of the statute of limitation or the bankrupt law to escape his honest debts. There are not many Hardshell Baptists in the south f9isoT ' 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Gen. Weyler should take advantage of the fact that all eyes are temporarily drawn from him to Greece to investigate the merits of some new makes of type writing machines. The old brand seems to have been loslnlg. ground during the Iasl ten days. ,.ln..1 1f-,l
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Since MT. Clcveland's removal to Princeton the postmaster there has had to put on an extra carrier to deliver his mail. The postmaster should not grum- ble over the extra mail. irasmuch as there is no danger of any dynamite pass ing through his hands, as the ex-presi- dent is already very dead; in fact the guards have even been dismissed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

The doctors tell us that hay fever is produced by pollen from flowers. Those subject to hay fever have been affected by an artificial rose baing held to the nose. A protective tariff will no sooner cure the ills, that the country is suffering under than an artificial rose will cause hay fever. It is all imagination.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

The telephone line was recently ex- tended from Huntsville to neighboring country towns. About the same time the price of cotton fell. The farmers at tributed the fall in price to the telephone and preceded to cut down the poles. Mr. Herbert would say these farmers irl- tended we'll, but didn't know any better They were actuated by ignorance, and not by a spirit of destructivenes5.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Five surviving classmates of Gen. Grant at military academy Gen. Christopher c. Augur. Gen. Wm. B. Franklin. Gen. Samuel C. French, Gen. Joseph J. Reynolds and Rev. Dr. George Deshen were entertained Monday even- ing In New York by Gen. Jas. Grant Will son at his residence. Gen. Simon B. Buckner and Gen. James Longstreet, confederate officers, and Admiral Daniel Ammen were also present.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
AT THE ERONT

Birmingham is coming rapidly to the front. HIT steel plant means much, and it is gratifying to note that the entire south is interested in this great enter prise. Success to Birmingham, nd may she continue to substantiate her claims, as the Magic City of tha land.-Goodwa- ter Advocate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

Birmingham, on account of her match less resources and advantages, is sure to make rapid advances in her material development Now that. steto making here is an assured fact we will advance beyond the most sanguine-' expectations of our people.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

MT. Bryan's review of the Reform club" dinner in New York Saturday night, where ex-President Cleveland was the main speaker, puts the case in that clear and fofcible light which discloses the true situation and what must logical ly result therefrom. We publish in full MT. Bryan's letter in another column.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

The Commercial and Industrial asso- citation met in Huntsville yesterday. There was fairly good attendance and the meeting proved a most interesting and instructive one. The State Herald prints this morning a fun report of the proceedings, all of which warrants a careful reading.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
HCME ENTERPRISES HELP.

Every day timber is being broueh. inito Ozark for the spoke and handle factory; the prc'pris tors are paying a good price for the timber. and the farmers are rs- ceiv'.rg the benafit. Home enterprises help tire people at Ol3ms in every in5tance. Ozark q aG'.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
WILL. SAIL MAY 8.

Wa asihaGguoTf, April 2S.-The members of the proposed interna tional himetallic conference, recently appointed by the president on behalf of the United Sta tes, expect to sail from New York 0n the Sth of May. They will go direct to London
 but, after a brief say probably will pro- ceed to Paris. -tIsss .-a
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
1vANur,s TO PORE FOR OIL.

L.. A. Orcut., representing a Pennsyl- vantla cdl syndicate, is in the city with the view elf Interesting the local capitalists in organizing a company to bore for otl; MT. Oreutt has lS4000 10 inv st. and wishes the company to be capitaNzed at s5 eco He has a lot of strong machinery at Sparta, Tenn, and the proposed com- pany would be ready to begin opera tion soon after rganiza,ion.-Hun Mer.c1IrN
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
OFFERS GREAT INDUCEMENTS.

Esca mbia. county offsrs to the investor more inducements than can be found elsewhere. Small factories are what we need, and the variety can be unlimited, owing to our many superior natural ad- ages.-Brewton News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
EVERYBODY SHOULD HELP.

Alabama's exhibit at the Nashville Centennial will be seen by people from all over the world and it is therefore most necessary that it be creditabie on=. Every one of. our citizens should lend his aid to making Alabama's exhibit show up her exhaustless resources in the best possible shape.-Wetumpka Demo- nr-at
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29
DIVERSIFIED CROPS.

In union there is strength. In diver sified crops there is success for the far mer. The prosperous farmers of Co5sa county will bear us out in this assertion. If you have not tried diversified crops, try and be onviEced.-GoodWater Ad- Vccate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-29

As we pass along the street at night the curbstone vender holds before us a handful of jswelry We inquire the price and find 1t Is only 15 cents. The work manship alon= seems to have cost several dollars. This is a time of low prices. A bridge company took contract for building an iron bridge at two cents a pound for the material. This is less than the raw material cost few years ago. Yet the ore had to be turned into pig iron, th+n into steel, then the rolling, punching. shaping. constructing, etc. In addition comes the expense of designing, transportation, etc. So close is compe- tition now that the manager of large cotton mill was enabled to undersell competitors by teaching his girls in the mill to use both hands in tending the ma- chimes.