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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. M. Davidson has returned from Atlanta.
 MT. Abe Spitzer of Montgomery is in the city.
 MT. w. A. Stanley of Huntsville is in the city
 MT. Will Hutton left yesterday after noon on business trip to Woodstock.
 Mrs. s. H. Reese of Lowndesboro is visiting her son, H. M. Reese, of this city.
 MT. Louis E. Houser, formerly of Bir- mingham, but now of Baltimore, is in the city.
 Miss Josephine Scholar left last night for a months visit to her sister, Mrs. A. K. lobe, in Jackson, Tenn.
 MT Anthony Macke, who has been for the past few years with the firm of s. Brown, is now with the Oak Hill Marble works.
 MT. and Mrs. E. K. Austin and son. Master Kirk, and MT. John Prude and sister, Miss Lucy, left yesterday for the Atlanta exposition.
 MT. T. w. O'Byrne of the Moerlein Brewing company. of this city, left yes terday on a business trip to Cincinnat ti for a few days.
 Col. and Mrs. Louis V. Clark, Miss Au- gusta Carlisle Clark, Miss Gillian Will Hams and Master Lee Edmondson have returned from trip to the Atlanta ex- position.
 T. c. King. 2O26 First avenue, has re- ceived 1000 pairs Bannister shoes-Cor- dovan, French calf, patent feathers and enamel feathers. Twenty different styles toes. B. c, D, E lasts; price $4.50 and s5. Same elsewhere $6 and $7. Nine thousand pairs other kinds of ladies' mems and children's, from 10 to 40 per cent reduc- tion. See our Twentieth Century line.
 Florence hotel arrivals: F. o. Knight St. Louis; Charles M. Thurman, Ripley Miss; H. S. Hill, Tuskaloosa; c. H. John son. Atlanta; c. R. Cox, w. c. Gunter Columbus, Miss; Walter J. Eye, Cincin- nati; c. A. Beesley, Nashville; J. T. Gun ter, Columbus. Miss. T. A. Russell War iror; A. s. Phillips. Tuskaloosa; H. May CT, New York; Fred c. Gobun. Indianap- oils; T. J. Madigan and wife, Frankfort Ind: s. F. Lawton, Atlanta; Willis Banks, Columbus; John A. Shafer. Chi cago; William H. Maudlin. South Caroli- ma; P. F. Cowaiser, New York; c. L. Co., dy and wife, Miss Lillian Past. Atlanta {; J. F. Cunoll, Cincinnati; F. W. Smartt, Nashville; R. L. Simpson. city; T. L.. Morgan. Chicago; H. F. Hill and wife, Mrs. Walter Harris, Tuskaloosa; D. A. Unsworth New York; J. B. Clifford, city; T. w. Smith, Atlanta; Gilbert Combs, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
SUSPENDED FOR FIVE YEARS.
Francis J. Kennett Suspended From tn
 Chicago Board of Trade.


 Chicago, Dec 10-Franeis J. Kennett of the firm of Kennett, Hopkins & Co. was tonight suspended from the Chicago board of trade for five years on the charge of unmercantile conduct, in that he dealt in commodities without a bona flde sale and purchased for actual de- livery. This was the formal charge brought against him, the specific offense charged being the dealing in connection with R. c. Cumming, well-known buck ct shop proprietor. J. F. Harris, who was cited to appear before the board of di- rectors at the same time as Mr. Kennett, will not get hearing until next Thurs day. Kennett has conducted one of the largest private wire commission houses in the city. In addition to membership in the Chicago board of trade, they also are members of the Chicago and New York stock exchanges.
 The cash grain business carried on by them is conducted in the name of J. F. Harris & Go. Mr. Hopkins, as the member of the firm having no mem- bership in the board of trade, could not of course be dealt with by it's directors. The suspension was entirely unexpected by MT. Kennett, who claimed that he would be able to easily clear himself of all the charges made. The case occu- pied six hours and a half of continuous session. While there were dozens of wit nesses for the prosecution there were but two for the defense, MT. Harris and MT. Cunning, and they made very poor showing, it is said, against the witnesses who had preceded them.
 The only way member so suspended can be reinstated is by a majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors, so that there is little chance of MT Ken nett's reinstatement before his time has expired
 The prosecuting committee, consisting of E. S. Jones, William Nash and John Hill, are making every effort to have all the so-called "bucket-shoping" members of, the board of trade punished, and it is understood that the crusade will by no means end with the conviction of Ken nett and Harris, the latter, it is said, being also slated for discipline. Other big game is on docket and tonight's de- cision is likely to produce great conster- nation in the ranks of the irregular traders.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11

General freight and passen- ger office Alabama Great Southern Railroad removed to No. ? North goth street. Tele- phone 848. tI-5-tt
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition = Improved Railway
 Service.

service.
 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of $3.S0 for the round trip, good returning within seven days from date of sale, and S5.55 for the round trip, good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round trip. good returning until January 7, 1896
 The exposition is now open in full force and every one should take advantage of the opportunity to attend.
 Three trains daily, Birmingham to Att lanta-
 No. ss Lv Bir. 555 am. Ar Atlanta 40 am No 36 Iy Br. 3:35 pm. Ar Atlanta S55 pm No 12 I,y Bir. 1215 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am
 All trains carrying Pullman sleeping cars.
 added another train to the service be- tween Atlanta and New York. The "Ex- nosition Flyer" leaves Atlanta at D. m. and arrives at Washington at II :45 a. m. and New York at 6:23 D. m. Only twen- tv-five hours from Atlanta to New York Pennsylvania railroad at II a. m. and ar rives Atlanta 1920 following morning. Train will be a solid vestibule of Pull man drawing room sleepers between New York. Washington and Atlanta and first class vestibule coaches between Atlanta and Washington.
 The schedule of No. 36, known as the "JJnited States Fast Mail" has been changed between Atlanta and Washing ton. lessening' the time out between At lanta and New York. Train now leaves Atlanta at II :15 D. m. and arrives Wash ington at $40 D. m., New York 6:23 a. m. For information apply to
 5f L. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A., ft 10-1o-tf 2201 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

Mrs. J. C. Hunter entertained few of her married friends at progressive eu- chre Monday evening. Mrs. Winner Beard won the lady's prize and MT. A. w. Haskell won the gentleman's prize. Mrs. S. B. Fowlkes of the South High lands entertained large circle of friends at cards last night in honor of her two charming guests, Misses Stratton and Tatum of Memphis.
 MT. E. schryver has moved with his charming family to the Hardie resi- dence on the South Highlands.
 The concert advertised for last night at Seals hall did not take place. as Miss Eppinghousen Bailey missed the train in Chattanooga and did not arrive here.
 
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston and Mrs. G. L Haven have issued invitations to re- ception for the 17th instant, from $ to Il i ID. m. Inclosed with the invitations are the cards of Miss Emma Whitfield Of Virginia, Miss Virginia Sharpe Of North Carolina, Miss Annie Erwin of North Carolina and Miss Alice Force of Ken lucky.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
Lord Dunraven Coming.

Lord DunraVen Coming. London, Dec 10.-Lord Dunraven will sail from Liverpool for New York to- morrow on the White Star steamer Ger ,,,a nj
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
A Pretty Story.

Paris. Dec. 10.-ConcernIng the rumors in circulation of an alleged campaign to compel the resignation of President Faure the Figaro discloses the secret with the publicity of which the presi- dent has been threatened by his enemies It appears the President Faure's father in-law M. Belluot, left home four months after his marriage, having disspated all of his fortune. including his wife's dow cry. which made him guilty of breach of trust.
 Belluot's daughter, born after his dis appearance, was brought mp by an un- cle, M. Guignot. When M Faure wanted to marry the daughter of Belluot the ladys relatives informed him of what had occurred, whereupon M. Faure de- cIared he would not allow an innocent person to suffer for what had occurred before her birth. and married her.
 The Figaro says the story furnishes a motive for respecting and loving the person who has been attacked.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
Diphtheria Victims.

Chicago. Dec. 10.-The deaths of Dr. Jordan c. Rockwell and Miss Hubbard
 his 17-year-old patient. both of Hyde park, were reported to the health depart ment. Miss Hubbard was taken with diphtheria on November 23. but pr. Rock well persistently declined to use the anti toxine treatment. and she died the fifth day. A nurse employed in the Hubbard family also contracted the disease and died, and was soon followed by Dr. Rock well. According to the records of the health department not a case of diphthe- ria which has received the anti-toxine treatment within the first twenty-four hours has been lost; 9S per cent of the patients inoculated within forty-eight hours after the attack have recovered.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
Senatorial Aspirants.

Philadelphia, Dec. 10-Already three avowed candidates are in the field for Camerons seat in the United States sen ate Today Ex-Lieutenant-Gover Watres of Scranton. Ex-Attorney-Gener- al Palmer of Wilkesbarre and Congress- man Jack" Robinson, who represents the Sixth Pennsylvania district at Wash ington, announced themselves as candi- dates for the senatorship. Although MT. Robinson may not win. if he goes into the contest in earnest he will make the other candidates hustle, as the repre- sentative from the Sixth district delights in nothing more than a good, hard fight.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
Bimetallic Conference.

Paris, Dec. 1O.-The bimetallic confer ence opened here today, Ex-Prime Minis fer I,oubet presiding. The conference agreed upon the terms of resolution, which will be formally approved tomor- row.
 In the evening a banquet was given to the delegates by the French Bimetallic league. On Friday the delegates will be received by President Faure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
NUHFOIh' AMBITION.
Making Bold Bid for The f'ppa"h""o'N
ysli.v Jr ,de--A Press Climb.

NORFOLK VA. Jan. U.-Special.-Nor-
foll, &c reaching out for the trade of the
porrobannock Valley. Saturday a num-
her Of business men from this section VIII
visit Norfolk. and will be royalty enter
tanned at the Business Mems Association.
II & proposed TO establish a line OF steam
era 10 the Rappanannock river country.
and the merchants and shippers OF Nor
folk say that the enterprise Will pay
The steamer Lamberts Point. OF the
Norfolk and North American steamship
Company, Is here loading grain at the
Norfolk and Western elevator for Europe
She will also take on 200 sheep. rms
is the first shipment Of sheep ever made
from Norfolk to Europe. The agent Of
the company says he viii have no trouble
securing all the produce the line can han
die. The "trip across the Atlantic can be
made In about fifteen days.
The first test case Of the Virginia law
prohibiting the sale of oleomargarne In
the State had a beginning before Justice
Burroughs. of the Police Court. yester-
day when Mr. George a. j. Scott was
arfaigned to answer the charge OF Violat-
ing the State law entitled IAN act to pre-
vent the adulteration OF butter and
cheese" The dairymen Of this vicinity
caused the arrest of Mr.. Scott. The case
will 90 10 the Supreme Court. and will be
made a test.
4 well-known cOlored man Of this city,
who is thrifty and progressive, saved up
considerable money, which he gave his
wife for safe Keeping. The woman died
this morning. and in a shot-bag containing
the money was her will. leaving all Of
the cash. about 800, to a colored man. one
OF her near neighbors. The husband put
the money in his pocket and the will in
the fire
Tie newspaper men of Norfolk. thirty
five strong, have organized a press club
and when the Richmond Quill drivers
come this way they will find the latch
strirg on the outside
AZ special meeting of the Norfoll,
ana Portsmouth Cotton Exchange. held
to-day. resolutions were passed endors-
Ing the financial views expressed in the
Presidents recent message.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
P4,SHNGE ON THE ELBF.
Believed That One of Newport News Citi'
zsps WAS Abosrd-D her Matter.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. d.-Spe-
cial.-The steel tugboat built at the ship
yard for Albert +. Dewey. Of Punta Cor
da, Fla, was launched at noon to-day
in the presence OF a few spectators. me
little vessel was christened IN the time
IGNORED manner by Miss Louise Parker,
daughter Of Supe 'intendent II. l.. Parker,
Of the Chesapeake md ONO railway. The
cost Of the trim lT,tle craft, which Will
be one Of the finest OF It's class in this
country. will be about $4,000.
Fears are entertained here that Mr..
Adoph Rosenbaum. or the firm Of Reisteld
a Rosenbaum, was a passenger on the
steamship EIbe, winch went down of
LOwestOft yesterday morning. He has
been in Germany several months and
according to a letter received from him by
his partner a few days ago he intended
to sail from southampton tor home on
the steamship Paris on January 18Th.
The name Of Julius ROsenbaum appears
in the list of passengers on the Eioe,
while the first name OF Mr.. Rosenbaum
of this city is Adolph. IT is peculiar
coincidence. however, that the name fol-
lowing julius nOsenbaum in the passen-
ger list Is Adolph Islaup. There IL a
possibility that the first names Of the
two men were transposed. Mr.. Rosen-
bauIn's partner and friends here Will be
nurdened with anxiety until definite IN
formation is received.
Rev. j. Fraacis Ribble, Of Fauquier
county. has accepted the call recently eN-
tended 10 him by the vestry Of st. Paul
Episcopal church. He will enter upon his
duties about the first of March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Err Chambrrlain or N,w York.

The executive committee Of the Minis
teriai Union OF the city has secured the
presence OF Rev. DR.. l.. T. Chamberlain,
of New York, in the interests ri the
work OF city visitation recently inausu-
rated. Or. Chamberlain Will speak at
Dr. HOge's church on Sabbath afternoon
at o'clock. lie recently resigned the
pastorate Of the Closson-Avenue Presby-
terrain church OF Brooklyn. 10 give HIM
self to such work in large cities under
the direction of the Evangelical Alliance.
He is a very effective speaker and fine
organizer, OF great executive ability. Or.
Strong. secretary OF the Evangelical Ali
ance. commcnds him most highly. Or.
noge recalls with pleasure his address at
the Alliance meeting In Boston I'm 1889. on
Christianity basis and essential ele-
ment Of the highest civilization as of
superior merit. Much Is hoped from his
visit. in giving information Of the work
aud best methods TO be pursued by the
ministers. All pastors who can be pres
ent at the service are requested TO meet
in the lecture-room of Dr. Hoge's church
at 3.45 Z. NJ, on Sabbath. for a short
conference before the service. fhis an
nOuncement and request is made by DR..
Cooper, chairman OF the executive COM
mittee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
COLONEL Mu>By's RETURN.
He Leaves Virginia Tor tho Pacific Coast.
Nusis toutes'.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Jan. 81 Special -
Lieutenant Chapman r. Johnson OF the
United States Army, is visiting Captain
Charles c. Ayers. who has charge of the
United States recruiting station IN this
city.
Colonel Mosby passed through the city
to-day en- route for San Francisco. He
arrived on the Norfolk and Western train
from Bedford city, and took the Chesa-
peake and OHIO for Covington. where he
will spend the night with one OF his old
soldiers. Rev. sam. Chapman. who has
been in the ministry ever since the war.
The following members of TN" y NJ.
&. \. will attend the State convention, in
stanton: T. a. Krise, j. Emory hughes,
ID. IL. Howard. T.. f. Sheffey, DR.. +. A..
Lee. f. II. Caldwell Edmund Wingheld'
Ham Shepherd. \. Page. Peyton Crais-
hill. H. l.. Shaner j. Tanner Kinnier, W.
8. Bell and IL. G. Snead. Others who
desire TO attend should leave their names
with the secretary at once.
Hon. H. -. Flood. of AppomattoX. was
I'm the city this morning, and on being
asked as to what progress had been
made in lost's contest for the seat IN
Congress. replied:
"Mr. Tucker has RENTED 10 Mr Nost
his reply to the notice of contest and II
is "A strong and detailed statement of
the entire affair, covering every point
where Yost urges fraud
"In some of the western counties OF
the District the ballots have been opened
and recounted, and In Rockbridge the re-
suit gives Tucker a decided gain over
the returns Of the election. a fact that
will utterly rout any charge of fraud.
This. so far. is about all that has
been done. No depostiOns have as yet
been taken, although IL is expected that
this will be done in the near future"
Mr. Flood 10 VIII be remembered. was
employed by Mr.. Tucker TO assist him In
the fight. He appears to be more than
sanguine as to the outcome of the strug-
CAPTAIN ]. II. Eldridge. of the three
mastcd schooner j. Dallas Marville. from
Delay ware now moored at the wharf
in this city has been missing since last
Monday. and nothing Is knoWn as 10 his
where ibouts. He was last seen Monday
morning about = o'clock on the wharf
At the meeting of the board Of over
seors 90 the pnor held this evening, Cap
tain W. s. McCance was elected o~esi-
dent, To succeed Captain Nelson T. Pat
tes y, "estgDef
The committee appointed from the
Chamber of Commerce to look after sc
curing Cheaper telephone service for
Petersburg held meeting this after
noon but no final action was taken.
Mr. r. II. Gillian. one of the commit
teemen. stated that he had letter rom
the Mason Exchanrc. OF Richmond stat
ing that they would nut M a two-hun-
drcd-wire exchange for SG.1oo
Tho second floor OF the Petersbur%
Iron Works fell IN last n!eht. entailng a
loss Of several hundred dollars. No one
was injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01

Af,er a long struggle bill is at last
prepared parudhy pioNidlnS LOT a 'ieeaeH
reform in tne personnel OF the ddNy;
The simple question mat IS presented
10 Congress Is. snail our new shlps De
properly otiiceredt Gnis Is not re-
recrion on the character and abllity Ol
present officers, tor there IS 10 navy Ia
the world with better material ahlohs 1hC
men VINO bear its commissions. 1Idhteu
that the naval cadets of the United states
are as able. quick, we'll instructed dIlt
as promising as the mdshipmen OF tHS
greatest sea power in the word, tntic
~ no reason why our captains ana nag
officers should not be the equals at least
of those who serve under the British
flag Ii Is not a question or material
bur of the processes TO which the ma
terial is subjected after receiving the
commission OF an officer.
The condition Of the personnel OF the
navy is so desperate that officers VINO
would naturally insist on promotion lot
merit alone are ready 70 agree 10 the
hating step which after years labor
has been evolved by the joint committee.
That some officers oppose even TINS
scheme speaks IN for the morale of the
service But If this opposition bucceedS
i'm defeating the proposed measure -,
relief the real friends OF the navy ana
the country must direct thelt eIoI'a ~
securing such a thorough reform as tnat
which has been outlined. That they VIII
succeed in the end cannot be doubtel.
for the present absurd system VIII con
tinue to grow more absurd year by year
unU il breaks down through it's own
impotency.
The essential evil TO the country IN
the present state of affairs Is that OF
ficers reach the age OF command when
they are too old 20 assume its RESPONSE
b!iities The average age of com
mauder is fOrty-n!no years. In ten years
under the present system, 10 will be iiftY-
seven years I'm fourteen years. Il Will
be dfty-niue years. The commander
who is forty-ninc years old has been
filling subordinate positions all his lie.
Unless he has met with extraordinary
luck ne was not the executive officer
Of a first-rate ship until ne was nearly
fortv-seven years Old There are Oh
lieutenants of hftv doing watch 'lutv.
the task Of men Of from twenty-one 20
thirty in the British navy \ man who
has grown old I'm subodination loses cor
fidence in his Judgment. and the result
Is that the majority Of the American
naval officers who have reached the rank
Of command are distrustful Of them
selves They have always been doing
merely what they have been told 10 do.
flftv-year INFANT i'm leading strings can
not develOD into a stalWart and inde-
nendent man. The officers Of HIGH rank
i'm our navy who count for anything
learned their lesson I'm the war When
they retire there will be no one 10 COM
maud the ships and s1uqirons of tho
United states navy except company
OF worthy OLD gentlemen who have been
taught TO obev and 10 dread reeoOnSi-
h'liv as II II were mutiny-Harper' :
Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
1Hx CA..IER onDAH AALOECEO.
Postmas;er smith k~,urDs from "ss"'"s'
,on-Otber News.

PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. 3I.-Spec'ai'
Postmaster II. X. Smith returned nome
from Washington last night. "hi'nei
no bsd gone 10 confer with the postal
autborities there In reference 10 diio""e
MIN 10 employ additional cleIicaI iols
for the post-offce here ms fedues'
was made by reason OF the new -, ,ho
carrier law which says the "orh VI tn'
carriers must be c0nnned 10 tne coItS
ton and delivery Of mails. Posthiastei
SIN On dld not see the PostmasteT-Iei,
erai, but he did see First Assistant "a,
.Iones. with whom he had a conference
ia reference 10 the need or extra IOiCt
in the post-ofiice here since the pew
order in reference TO letter carriers hau
been issued. Mr.. Jones told Mr.. smith
that the order must be Immediately III
forced. and that he would take into con
sheraton the question OF allowing MN
extra clerical force The order was en-
forced at the office here this mornin.;
for the first time Postmaster Smith ana
Delivery Clerk w o. Shanks and Money
order Clerk Jones assorted the mans
while the eight letter carriers employed
at the office stood quietly by and looked
OF with the utmost complacency. .,o,,
The annual meeting OF the congregation
Of the First Baptist church was held
last night. when officers for the ensuing
term were elected. ANN
The Ettrick and Matoaca Cotton MINIS.
IN Chesterfield county, a short IT,, ,i on mi
from Petersburg. are now running OH iui'
time These two mills give employ
ment 10 over four hundred persons ,or,,
During the month or January me c ,l.lS
Of the court issued marriage licenses
70 eight couples white, four; colote ,.6
four-and admitted to record thlrty-t"o
Governor Jarvis and Mrs JARVIS
~ Eorth carolina. who have been STOP
~ ,,iyc aS' ri the Albemare Hotel, in this
citv, have left for home. ., ,,.,s T.,
Nr Julius Straus, OF Richmond was ~
the rltv to-day.