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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
POULTRY EXCLUSIVELY,

There are but few, comparatively, in this country who devote their attention exclusively to poultry, though there ais. room for thousands of poultry farms. There Is no reason why a fair income may not be derived in the neighborhood Of any town or city in the poultry busi- ness. It requires some capital to begin with, but less than almost any other un dertaking, and the returns begin almost at once. Let any poultryman be particu- lar that every egg he takes to market is perfectly fresh and that his fowls are properly fattened and it will not be long before he can sell all he can produce at an advance on the going price.
 The poultry business is not one for a lazy man to undertake, for it is a business of infinite detail and carefulness. The man who undertakes to care for 1000 hens will have but little time to play. A thousand hens and the building to keep them in can be got in shape for business for s1000, and these hens, if properly cared for and the marketing intellgently attended to- will bring their owner $1 for each hen above the expense of keeping them. This has been done time and again, and under favorable sit nations even better results are obtained by more than one breeder. There Is no business that will make such returns from practically unskilled labor. The poultry business is on a firm basis, and can be very greatly enlarged without being overdone.-Luverne Cleaner.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
MISMA;N AGEMENT

To some it appears that the recent bank failures bespeak the general condi- tion of trade for the future, but such is not the case Encouragement and ras- cality in any institution has no effect on trade in general Were it not for these failures everybody could see brightening of times ahead. There would be a more cheerful look upon every mans face. Here in Gadsden it is useless to deny that there is widespread dissatisfaction onsac- count of industrial conditions, but 1t is generally acknowledged that Gadsden will be among the first to feel a revival. A talk with some of the leading business men shows that they anticipate more favorable conditions for manufactufe in all lines; the manufacturers themselves seem to think so. One very prominent manufacturer who owns large mterssts here says he has good reason to believe that t. @ end~of January will show a healthier state.of affairs. It Is certainly hoped that such will be the case.-Gads
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
MONOPOLY MADNESS.

One pointed illustration of this mo- nopoly madness, says MT. Mcclure in the Philadelphia Times, is shown in the demand recently made upon the com mittee to restore the Mckinley duties on pig iron. This demand is made in face of the fact that we now manufacture iron in this country cheaper than they can manufacture it in England; and also in face of the fact that, with the compre hensive plats of the steel men in and about Pittsburg, and the economies to be introduced in the transportation of ores, steel will be manufactured in Pennsyl- vania cheaper than it can be turned out in any place in Europe.
 Alabama pig iron Is now shipped to England and it is manufactured cheaper at Birmingham than in any other place in the world. To demand what would be practically prohibitory duties on pig iron
 solely in the interest of combined capital would be an exhibition of monopoly mad ness to which the people would not sub- init We beg the friends of protection to read the lessons of the recent past and to profit by them. We heartily approve of a full measure of protection for every general product of American industry to the extent of the difference between the pauper labor of Europe and fully com the country will gladly accept such a measure, but it will not accept anything beyond it in the line of protection.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
THIS IS PROTECTION.

A correspondent writes to the editor of the Philadelphia Record, under date of Jan. 1, as follows:
 Apropos of a short editorial which ap- peared in your issue of Dec. 31, I am re- minded of a story I heard within thepast two weeks, and which certainly goes to show that chickens come home to roost ' It is the steel rail trust to which I refer and particularly in it's dealings with the Metropolitan Street Railway company of New York, which is in the market for 12,- 000 tons of steel tram rails. The railway corporation received a quotation from the steel trust of $31 per ton, delivered at New York city. The chief engineer of the Metropolitan Street Railway company is also chief engineer of the new electric railway in Birmingham. England and he very recently purchased for the English road consignment of about 4000 tons of this identical rail from the steel trust The price at which the contract was placed was $26 per ton. delivered in Bir- mingham England. The freight from New York city to Birmingham is at least $2.50 per ton, making a total difference of N50 per ton, or s90 GOO on the order Even if the matter of freight from New York 10 Birmingham is not considered, there Is exactly S60,000 in the trusts pocket. Naturally the ultra -protectionsts have sst up terrible "hoiler," but they are power!ess to help themselves. and, as they have to get the rails, can see but one method of procedure--simply "give up' the amount asked for and get a protected" article. The story goes on to say that they propose to stop these
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Jan. Il, 1897.
STATE REFORMATORY.
 Mnhile. Ian. Il. 1S9

Mobile, Jan. Il, 1897. Editor State Herald:
 For number of years the matter of the establishment of a state reformatory for youthful criminals has been agitated in this state, but nc organized effort has yet been made to accomplish this great purpose Religion and humanitarianizm as well, appeal for some such institution, and we feel that we can safely rely upon you to cooperate with us in developing and crystalizing public sentiment upon this subject.
 Upon the re- -convening of the state leg islature on January 20, a bill will be pre- sented to the general assembly, having in view the location of a reformatory at Mt Vernon. The government reservation at that place, formerly occupied Dy the United States troops and colony of h. dians. was ceded to the state of Ala bama March i, 1895. It comprises mag nifcent tract of land, barracks and build ings complete, a. fine system Of water works, and all the natural advantages which are calculated to contribute to an undertaking of this character The property is enclosed by a high and sub- stantal brick wall, so that with com paratively small outlay the state could establish at that point splendidly equip- ped reformatory. The location Is an ideal one, and we are convinced that it could not be appropriated to better use We
  tory is placed there, it will not be estab- lished at all, and that this valuable prop erty will be permitted to go to rack and ruin from dsuse and neglect.
 Realizing that there is no more potent moulder of public opinion than the pub lie press, and that you can be of great service to us along this line, we appeal to you to give this great project the bene- fit of your influence and support. The women of Alabama, in the name of hu- manty and justice, ask you to use your utmost effort, editorially and otherwise. to promote the success of this movement. My Dear Sir In sending you this cir cular, would personally. beg of you your whole influence in behalf of this good and necessary work. A work for the conversion of youthful criminals into hon. est men and good citizens, and means eventually of lessening materially the expenses of the state in the conviction and detention of such offenders in jail and penitentiary.
 Hoping earnestly for your cordial sympathy and earnest cooperation. l am very truly,
 ELECTRA SEADNES COLSTON,
 Of Committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
OUR LETTER BOX.
sTATE UNIVERSITY.

To the State Herald:
 It has given me great pleasure to read in your columns the notice of inspectors appointed by the general assembly in ses- sion als Montgomery to visit and. report upon our State university I am glad the inspectors have gone to Tuscaloosa. feel sure they will investigate thoroughly and report fully The trusetees, faculty and friends of the university desire the fullest publicity to all matters pertinent to the management, it's departments of instruction and it's principal expendi- lures, So much has been said counter to the university by people who do not know anything of it's history, past or present, that we commend most cordially the ac- tion taken by our represen tatives to look into it's workings.
 The multitude of counsellors have very wisely devised this means to enlighten the public mind, and let the world see the true status of things. Despite it's strug gles and financial endorsements, the university has sent it's graduates into every honoable business and profession, and not only our beloved Alabama, but other states are enriched by their la bors and by their influence and it is enti- tied to full share of public confidence. Whatever can be suggested to enlarge it's usefulness or make better It's cuiricula will be welcomed by its friends. Let the lights be turned on. and let us then con- slider what maybe done to build up and help on and encourage.
 JOEL c. DUBOSE.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Hon. Daniel Russell, of Wilmington, was sworn in as governor, the oath being ad- ministered by Hon. w. T. Faircloth, chief justice of the supreme court. The governors inaugural address was an able presentation of the various matters of state that will claim the attention of the legislature at it's present session.
 The only point in the address likely to arouse antagonism is his recommenda- tion that the lease of the North Carolina railroad to the Southern Railway com- pany be abrogated.
 Tonight the capitol club gave a recep- tion to the governor and state officers, the retiring state administration, mem- bers of the legislature, visitors to the city and many prominent people, em- bracing about $50 guests. After recep- tion by Governor and Mrs. Russell, a collation. was served
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Even the Montgomery Advertiser is whooping up Birmingham's prosperity. With everybody and every section not only in Alabama but the intlre south, taking such an active interest in the progress of Birmingham, there is every reason to believe there is more or less selfish interest behind it, which can only be that the interest of the state and the south is in a great measure affected by the progress of this city. This being true every citizen should exert his best energy to merit this appreciation as such a step is not only beneficial to our own welfare, but patriotic.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
RUSH YOUR RusINEss.

Birmingham can greatly increase her trade both in a mercantile way and for her manufactured articles by judiciously advertising to the world what she sells and what she manufactures The State Herald recently enumerated few of Bir- minghams industries and number of local citizens expressed themselves that they did not even know such enterprises were being operated in this city. A sim pie business directory published every day for twelve months in the columns of the State Herald would, we honestly be- liepe increase the trade of this city sey- eral hundred thousand dollars.
 If Birmingham is determined to lay aside all bickerngs and political differ ences and put her shoulder to the wheel and try the effect of self-effort, the first movement should be to attract the atten- tion of the public first to what we have to offer in the way of trade and our in~ ducements. Second, the class and kind of our manufactures and our facilities for competing in price, quality and work manship with other cides. Third, that here is also market for nearly every product of the farmer, yet the same IS now supplied in the main by the north and west.
 By bringing these facts to the front in detail you would not only stimulate trade. but encourage manufacturers to become more active and industrious; en1- ployes would work with a better faith knowing their jobs are permanent; new industries would be located in our midst, property would advance in price and the tide of progress would as surely follow as the night follows the day
 With all nature smiling upon the fruits here planted and the index finger of the progressive world pointing like the com pass at this particular section and an enterprising people everywhere exclaim- ing: There is time in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune." should stimulate every man, woman and child who Dame Fortune has caused to make their homes here, to ex- their surroundings
 It is a common expression that if Br- mingham was peopled by such an enter prising citizenship a-s compose several of her neighbor cities that have become
 large commercial and manufacturing
 centers in the face Of great opposition, tHdl Wllillti q lew ulpIlnS SNe NOulu De made to blossom as the rose. Shall we sit idly down and acknowledge our weakness and lack of enterprise and await the coming of these people to re- build our waste places and develop our | resources? Now that we have found at our very doors every essential commodity that an contemplating people could ask for to grow strong and independent shall we let others grasp these opportunities and grow rich in wealth and affiuence while we rest on our oars like the lazy stork awaiting the dropping of the prey by the king fisher to support him in his idle ness?
 Let Birmingham for once determine to reap her own wheat and depend no longer 1 upon her neighbors, and the croaker, like l the wren in the fable, will remove his nest to a more congenial cline before an l other autumn rolls around.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
THE TRIAL OF SOMEILLAN

Watched by Consul General Lee--Weyler
 Issues Another Edict
 Havana, Jan. 12.-The trial of Louis Someillan. the naturalized American cit izen, who is charged with conspiring against the Spanish government, was continued today, the court opening at 1 o'clock D. m, the usual hour. Consul General Lee, who was prevented by off cial business from being present at Sat u,day's proceedings when the prosecu- tion closed it's case, was ip attendance today closely watching the proceedings in the interest of the accused.
 Counsel for the defense made a speech that occupied three hours.
 Though lacking in eloquence. the speech
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
HOME DYHNG MADE EASY.
HANDSOME coLoRs THAT NEVER
 FADE.
Hard Times Increased the Sale of Dia- rnond Dyes-Blaek for Cotton. Wool, and Silk That Does Not Crock Makes Old Cleaks, Gowns. and
 Suits Look Like New.

"It is really marvellous" said a Second avenue druggist, "how the hard times have increased the sale of diamond dyes. Ladies buy one package as an experi- ment, and find the dye so easy to use that they color all their old clothing, and come out with new gowns, cloaks and suits for the whole family. The diamond dye blacks seem especially popular, I often sell half a dozen packages to one customer
 r Diamond dyes are put up for every color, with special dyes for cotton and are so simple and easy to use that even a child can dye perfect color with them, one that will not fade. crock. or wash out, equal to the handsomest shade made by the professional dyer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
sT IOHN nuSTED.

New York, Jan 12-At meeting of the stockholders of the Second National bank held this morning. MT. William F. St. John, of silver fame. was dropped from the board of directors. MT. Henry T. Carey was elected in his place. MT. St. Johns failure to be reelected, it was said, was due to his pronounced position to- ward free silver coinage. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mer- canttle National bank today F.. B. Con- nor was elected a director in place of William P. St. John, -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
uOws THrS9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls, -Catarrh Cure.
 2 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props.,- Toledo,O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be- lieve him perfectly, honorable in all busi- ness transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. 4f
 WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists. WALDING, KINNAN 6 MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the. blood and smucuos surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per. bottle Sold by all 'druggtsts. TAstimonials- free. - V - H.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Coroner R. B. Jones is dead He was a faithful husband loving father, loyal citizen, competent. official and died be- loved by all men who knew him. AL though a native of foreign lands, he made the south his home, championed her cause in the late unpleasantness and bore with him to his grave relic of the battle of Monterey-a crippled limb. The city and county mourns with the bereaved family in their great loss and who have only the consolation of an inheritance of a monument more lasting than brass in the goodsname he left them. Peace to his ashes
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Mir. B. B. Conner presents an example of what persistence will do. He saw that Birmingham was suffering from inequal- ities in freight rates and he set himself to work to remedy the evil. He first se- cured the milling in transit rate. That is, q car load of corn shipped from Nash , ville to Montgomery can be stopped at Birmingham, the corn ground into meal and reshipped without extra freightage. Then he secured a reduction in rate on corn from Sheffield to Birmingham. The railroad commission made this reduc- tion after the facts were laid before it. The commission has authority to request a reduction in rate under certain cir cumstances, but must take in considera- tion value of the road. competition, oper- ating expenses, etc.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
MR. INeALLs. You ARn wELcoME

NIX. INtIALIs, 4OU AHl WEIJUAiIs.
 It is necessary that a man has achiev- ed cosmopolitan fame to arouse much in- terest in this city. Birmingham well comes MT. Ingalls today, not alone be- cause he is a man of international dis tinction. but because he has the abilities and requirements upon which a great reputation may justly rest. If. in the dark days that are past, Mir. Ingalls, tongue and pen have been tipped with gall when the south has been his theme. we trust after studying us face to face and understanding more of our history, of our calamities, struggles, difficulties, problems and enterprises his tongue will be dipped in honey whenever in future he speaks of Dixie. MT. Ingalls, you are heartily welcomei
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The League of American Wheelmen meets in Albany, N. Y. February 10. MT. A. Mcleod, of this city, is the dele- gate from Alabama, and will attend. The league numbers 75,000 members. Two ladies in this city are members, namely, Mrs. John Snider and Mrs. J. M. Wat son. The question of Sunday racing will come up before the league. Several of the divisions. such as Louisiana, Texas. etc. favor 1t. The matter will probably be left to each division, where custom regulates such matters. The negro ques- ton has been settled by the league. and negro members are not admitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
GETTING TOGETHER.

The Monitor is opposed to the recogni- tion of the Cuban patriots by the United States, and says that such action is not in harmony with the Monroe doctrine nor the established policy of the government. That is one question on which Capt. Baltzell and MT. Cleveland agree.-Lu- verne Cleaner
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The story is told that on one occasion a young man was heard to use some very abusive language to an honored old gentleman. The old gentleman was deaf, and when the young man departed a mutual friend reported the conversation to the old gentleman: He had no right to abuse me-" he remarked. T never done him favor in my life"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The Huntsville Tribune, republican or gan, finds that whistling to keep up one s courage is" not a pleasant occupation and 1t has almost reached the calamity bowling state.-Gadsden Times-News.
 Never mind about the Tribune. Editor Lane is just appearing unco' happy and if the republican stall is not kept locked, their gray rag Meg" will not even lose his tail crossing the river to the demo- cratic fold.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
WANT CONSUMERS.

Some of the gold advocates now claim that the good times will not begin until after Mckinley is inaugurated, others say the delay is caused by the continued silver agitatio and still others say that agiia of the Cuban question is the whole cause.r However. we do not give any credit for either of the foregoing con- clusions. We can never have general and continued prosperity until the pro- ducers of wealth are able to consume the products of this country. ry.-Edwardsville
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
WANT HIGHER DUTY ON sUMArRA

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan 12.-The New England Tobacco Growers association, at its annual meeting today, passed a resolution sta ting that they insisted that their only competitor was Sumatra to- bacco They asked for a higher duty on it, and believe that tobacco should be one of the first items to be considered by the government for a revenue. The ser vices of Connedticut's senators and rep resentatives in this matter were recog- nized,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

trust tricks by inserting a clause insthe new tarlff bill putting on the free list any article which Is controlled by trust and sold more cheaply abroad. also happen to know. of another case wherein the Carnegie company sold 2,000 tons of rails for Nova Scotia at a price sS.50 per ton cheaper than the trusts established price in the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Michigan mine owners declare they must have protection to the amount of $1 50 per ton and Alabama mine owners declare that they are so busy making money they do not care to waste time in asking congress to grant them bonus in the shape of protective tariff.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Senator Wolcott's mission is to secure official information that an international agreement through an international con- ference is a dream as irridescent as the purification of the republican machine politics
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Among the distinguished visitors to this country the coming spring, says the Houston Post, will be the Hon. Tom Bayard, one of the London society fa- VoriteS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

It is now rumored that the Atlanta Evening Journal will issue a morning edi- tion. With a morning and evening Con stitution and a morning and evening Journal Atlanta ought to keep well posted
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

was vigorous and created the impression that the case is one of mistaken iden- tity.
 Upon the conclusion of the speech the court adjourned to consider it's verdict. Capt.-Gen. Weyler has issued another edict ordering the formation of zones of cultivation around the towns in the province of Matanzan, similar to those re- gently ordered in the provinces of Ha-s vana and -Pinar del Rio. a
 A large and enthusiastic crowd cheered the Marquis Apezteguia, the leader of the constitutional party, as he was leaving for Spain yesterday. He was escorted to the steamer by Gen. Weyler, the local authorities and delegations from vari-s ous bodies.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
EDUCATE THE CHILDREN.

If you want to keep your children out of crime, educate them. Let them know something about the great nation in which we live and they will make better citizens Educate! Educate! The safe- ty of our nation rests in the enlightment of its citizens-Edwardsv Democrat
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

The Dallas, Tex, News says Texas has had only one native Governor. Ala bama has furnished several Governors for Texas, together with large coterie of other political lights.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

A Michigan suspender factory has closed down. The man who was putting up grew tired of running the factory at a loss and concluded to suspend her.