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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

for several seasons connected with vArl-
Gus dramatic companies. While en-
gagged NJ n clerk IN a music store he had
learned 10 play the banjo. yioloncello
and tuba. and he ep'ered into minstrel
~ as interloeutor nd comedian, travel
ing for a season with a company under
the management OF Spauldlng & Rogers.
OF circus fame. lie next joined Matt
Peels Campbell Ministries In Chicago.
and continued with that organization
until tie death OF Mr.. Peel. In 1859. Mr..
slocum then came east. and was con-
nected with Frank Converse's Camp
bell Ministries. Dupreg 4 Green's and
Hooleys Mlnstrels. then located In
Brooklyn. ~ Y. lie next accepted an
engagement a. interlocutor. comedian
and author with Carncross A Dlxey's
Minatrels. In Philadelphia. with which
organization he remained for seven
years. In partnership with Lew Sim
mons he then became one OF the man
ayers and pr0prietors Of the Arch Street
RNNAA AANAnNr AhAAAANAlAAAf NAtNN w.
first opened By simmons & slocum's
Mins,rele. Aug ~. 1870. the name az
forwards being changed 10 Simmons.
Slocum & Sweatnam's Mlnsirels. After
seven years Of a managerial career Mr.
slocum rejolned Carncross & Dixey's
Minsirels. remaining with that CON-
pany another seven years. and then
Joining Hayerly's Minstrels. In Chiea-
go. After the latter company disband-
cd he returned to philadelphia and be-
came manager OF the Egyptian Musee.
which was connected with the Temple
Thea,er. and which. after a brief exist
ence, was destroyed by fire. Dee q.
1856. lie then went 10 New York and
Joined Dockstader's Minstrels. acting as
manager. When Mr.. Doekstader dis
continued this enterprise Mr. siocum
retired from minstrelsy 10 eater mef-
camille life. which ne followed for sew.
. eral years, lie. however, returned to
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

time not as an entirely unknown west
orn player. lie is stlll uncouth and raw.
with that rawness from which players
like Thomas Keene seem never to be
able TO wear away. whlteside Is yet
young. however. which IL about as en-
couraging a thing as can be said OF a
man who needs to improve In his work.
Nevertheless he Is the foundation OF q
great comedian.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

Mis-. wizard, old Home to ne Tssa'
psrancs sanitarinm.

psrancs sanitaFiam.
The veteran workers In the temper
ance cause, when they are weary IN
well-doing. have home 10 which the,
may retire Il Is the Forest home, neat
Janosville. Wis, and Il Is dear TO all
the white-ribbOn band as the early
home OF Miss Frances willard, says the
New York World. The farm OF the
Forest home comprises 239 acres OF
land. ffty Of which will always be re-
served as grounds for the home. while
tlhe rest IL divided into residence lots
5Oxi5O feet, with 6O-foOt streets and l6'
foot alleys These lots are TO be deed
cd under strictly prohibition agree
ment and covenant. and are placed nj
what is believed 10 be reasonable mar
ket value aside from the w. &. 7. L
institution. The lots will be disposed
Of to individual purchasers. The con
tract and covenant provides that when
ever 200 lots are decided 10 bona-hd'
purchasers. thea the ffty acres shall b
duly transferred 10 the National Wo
mems Christina Temperance Union
Thus the Purchasers Of the number o.
lots Indicated shall become the demon
Of the atty acres 10 the w. {. 7. u
The h0ube itself IL large, mOderI
brick DWELLING Of over a dozen rooms
The lawn Is fine, the shrubs and shad'
trees arr ornamental, and a larg'
kitchen Garden Ia well stocked with IN
needful blain and substantial vegeta
bles andIfrait trees. The place ls To b
used asla -reHt home" for vernon
wOrksrshn the w. c. T. Y.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
sMuoolINo WITn eNoWa.
CLEVER Rsse 20 noodvink Ne CD
nmnlala Of RnaalA.

NAAAAANAA - @""""T"f ||
Until within recent yenrn the
dan frontier on the German bouI
was guarded In a Surprisingly
manner for nation 70 completed
der military rale IS the cars grea
plre. But now there ls a atrolK @'
Of gafrisons only few miles al
careful patrol service betwe "
Tho chief duty OF these garrn| re- d y
prevent smuggling. and the Yifpiat-
ton OF nihlllst literature inuW Russia
The duty IL hard and monolol pa and
the tzar does not like TO havs IL ba
trained and most effective eimenls
sent cut along the boundary ne
For the most part these nrrisons
consist OF young recruits Pom the
eastern and central proylnctf Of Rus
STA. They are seldom expert soldiers.
and the, lax discipline they nre under
Is further weakened By their excessive
driaklng. Their small pay Is dsled OCT
10 them twice a month, ind every
kopeck OF II IL Immediately appended
In vodka, After the yoka ls gone they
employ their spare time IN mNkint.
raids across the boundary line lntDnt
German farm yards to supplement. thNilV
meager rations. Along the enthv
boundary line between these two oouE.
tries there 10 n series Of great open
plains. over these an icy east wlna
blows In winter. and the only way lhe
soldiers can keep alive on their patrol
10 by the building OF wood hres be-
tween the posts Even then the patrols
frequently have their limbs frozea In
their monotonous marches 10 and no.
Hence Il is not at all dlfiicult TO snug
gle across the boundary. and. Indeed.
Il Is suspected thai the soldiers ofisn
add to their small pay by making deals
with the smuggleTs aud turning their
heads the other way when they pas
by. Two very novel attempts Wee
made last spring by the smuggling fra
ternity. both Of which proved suoccu-
ful. In one case. late one night. a hand
OF men In Germany began snowballing
some Villagers on Russian TERRITORY.
and the Russians returned the attack.
In the snowballs thrown from Ger
many. however, yards Of hne Bruash
lacc were concealed. This method
proved most successful. for even he
secret police I'D not discover Il. and The
guard Of the frontier certainly had ~
idea OF what was going on, Qrita n
etlcaclOua was the bringing OF ih5N
sands Of nihlllst prociamations through
sllesia unde. the very eyes Of the glrTi-
son. These proclamations were In lhe
hollow slaves carried hy body Of ma
who passed themselves on as pious pi-
srims entering Russia on a sacred !aaf-
/ ney.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
snor Ar rnE HEAVY MAN.
The Miners Dldn't Propose to See tn
Maiden iersecuted.

~ H@AnNHH AtaAA -
Maiden ersecuted.
We wore playing In a small town
back la tho '7O's. said theatrical
man to New York journal man,
when our leading heavy man had
ratkcr q tough experience All the
miners were In the thoater. Well,
the heavy man had been Prosecuting
a poor maiden through two acts. in
the third act he came TO the power
iui scene Of tho play. Al last he
said:
Il have you IN my power and
nothing on earth can save you !,
who was tho slave, am now the mas
Ser
so saying. he advanced toward ms
trembling victim.
Mercy" she moanod.
Mercy" he retortcd you had no
mercy for me and ! will have none
for you"
A, that moment a grui voice wat
heard from the gallery
You blamed varmint. m settle
with your
There was the crack Of a pistol
and bullet whizzod near the heavy
man.
Plug III, >on Of q gun. boys
shouted the voice. and a shower OF
bullets saluted the stage william.
lie didn't stop long. In tho wing
he met the stage manager, who was
white with anger
You have broken up the scene,
he said.
"Wellf"
GO back TO the stage, sir, and
walt geF your exit"
II guess no.
II tell you won't have the man
"a my company who IL so easily dis
concerted. Go on with tho ssene. or
you leave the company tomorrow
That was serious To be stranded
In that forsakcn town was calculated
10 make the heavy man apprehensiye
"I'il - back. no said
lie tore OF his WIG just before go
ing on. and stepping down TO the
Iootlights with an Injured expression
Of countenaneo. he said;
ladies aud gentlemen, there
we're no ladies there. but that didn't
matter. with your kind permission
will resume the scene. Before doing
30. however. want 20 call your at
tentlon TO the fact that the young
lady aud myself are merely acting
parts In reality. We are the best o
friends | bear no an will for you
display Of heroic chivalry. trust
however, that you will curb YOU
generous sentiments, for II 20,
should al, me the play will be utter
ragted II any Of the gentlemen
Elu NEE. me after the show they viii
find out am not such had fellow.
Loud cheers greeted this speech
and tho play was resumed
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
Madame Mast n. Consulted.

lis Mrs. Hurkins at homeg" asked
the caller.
Physically, madame" returned the
educated butler. she Is. As an alb
stract question the fact canno, be de-.
MED; but In relation 10 your desire TO
see her. l cannot say definitely until |
have ascertained Mrs. Harkins wishes
In the matter. Pray be seated until /
have received adyices from above"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

u Usually Has Many rerrofs Zoe ne
uridss Tamiiy.

u Usually Has Many Tsrrofs Zoe iss
ufides Family.
From The New York sun The dauga-
lerin a wealthy household Ia clgsc nelgh.
borhood 10 Central park d Engaged Q,
be married. and the newell Of he en-
gagemeni has been PUBLISHED We
an Wish 1t hadn't" says patetfamlli's
because since u got out q has looked
rs though We would no, be able 10 eaioy
life OF even 10 stay In iown. The mai
We receive and the people who trT 70
get In TO see my wife OF myself are such
as 10 cause CONSERVATION Both the
letters and the visitors come firm
iradcsmcn who would likc 10 fura.sa
aowers for the wedding OF TO cook TIE
wedding supper whether We were y
have one or mol. OF 10 supply 'her,Fs 4
ware OF the cabs They are from ~
toners who desire 20 print the carts.
from etuavcrs. from jewelers. from.
dressmakors and tailors and millinsrs
from caterers who will furnish Walter.
napcry, china. glass, plate even a
bridegroom II We run short. I imagine.
The letters pile up beside my wife's
plate every morning and the most as
fish engraved cards. bearing the names
OF men and women whom we never
heard. are sent mp TO che distracted
woman from The q ont door an DAP long
interesting? Yes very; especially TIA
covert suggestion by a iewelcr or tsg
that " We desire TO swell the display Of
Wedding presents Of gold or silv,r Of
/ jewels they can be had on hire
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
CHILDREN DESTROY TRUSTEES.
Minnesota scholars Eagags In rsstse-
worthy Work.

worthy Work.
Minneapolis Journal. The cha, iren
aud various things In which theT ara
concerned are now absorbing thA at
tsntiOn OF the Womans improvement
league. as 10 quite natural, as tha g.
tive membership IL made up larEpt(E
mothers and teachers, and this IS lheiF
common ground OF special interest.
Yesterday, AZ the meeting Of the Young
Mems Christian association. Miss
wertE. chairman OF the COMMITTEES Tor
the destruction Of the Russian thistle.
reported that thiriy-two schools tad
been engaged In this work ana mad
during the year destroyed l.lio.6si. an
average OF twenty to each scholar The
prizes were awarded 10 the Doug AS.
Van Cleye. Corcoran, Prescott, tnd
Clinton schools. Honorable mention
was made OF the Lyndaie. Clay. Motley.
Bryant. Greeley. Schiller, and wash
ington. The prizes will be pictures
adapted to the grades, suitable Tor
hanging In the school rooms.
The ourtew ordinance. which Wa ap.
pointed az the topic Tor discussion a.
the meeting was taken up quito al
/ length. Mrs. Robert Pratt reported on
the investigation which she had made
a, the request Of the league The or
dinance is In use In sixteen towns OF
the state, and IL most successfully oper-
aled In saltwater. the largest town that
has adopted H. The women passei "a
resolution Endorsing Il and pledslug
their support 20 an effort TO get such
an ordinance passed here. The matter
Of ascertalnlng the number OF ehiltr(n
who are no, attending school was Il
pointed a subject Tor the league nleyS-
Ing OF next moath,,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
,,omancs and Reality.

Unison saddest part Of city life
is the fact that you frequently see faces
that YOU long TO know. yet never SCI
again. Billson-Thats true. and the
saddles, thing about country life IL the
fact that you easily make the aequaiat.
anee Of the owners Of such faces. and
then arr bored half 10 death.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
IN. Pan. E,ro.l,lon I.o,,.r,.

Subscriptions viii shortly Se invited
by a number Of Paris banks for $3.50.
900 exhibition lottery bonds OF 20 francs
each. designed 10 form the guarantee
fund OF 10000, 900 francs. for the OK.
penses OF the exhibition TO be held the
year 1900. Among the prizes win be
Eve OF 500 900 francs each and twenty
four OF 100. 900 francs each.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

OWN n. sLoCUM.
the gell known
minstrel. died from
Bright's disease. at
the home OF Lew
Simmons. Philadel-
phla, Pa. recently.
He was born at Co
lumbus. Ohio. April
90. 1886. and en-
tered the profession
early In life. being
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

the profession. accepting aE engage
ment with CarncrOss' Ministries In hls
old capacity and he remained with Mr.
Carncross until the close OF last season
Mr.. slocum was considered the best In
lerlocutor In the profession. lie was an
excellent public entertainer. for HE Wit
was always a. refined as Il was original
aud pungent lie was a keen satirist
and his various local sketches were Inn
portant factors IN the financial success
OF the companies OF which he was a
member. In private life. AZ well as In
his professional career. he was respect
ell for his integrity and for his refine
ment Of manner. he was Of kindly
disposition and gentle. yet dignlhcd In
department. Few men have left more
honorable record. Tie was a member
OF the Masonic fraternity aud OF Phila-
delphia Lodge. No 2, II, p. o. Elks. lie
leaves a widow aud one son. DR.. Harris
A. slocum. The funeral was held Sun
day afternoon. from the residence Of
Mr.. simmons The Rev. Matthew New
Kirk oficlated. Many friends OF the te-
ceased attended. and large delegations
were present from Philadelphia Lodge,
No. 3. B.P. o. Elks. and the William
r. Snyder Lodge, No. Ne =. and a. NJ.
Many beautiful noral tributes were re-
ceiyed from friends and various socio-
ties A double quartet from the Eleventh
Street Opera House sang Nearer Ny
God TO Thee At the house and at the
grave The burial seyicee OF n,
Masons and OF the q, p. o. Eiks, were
read at the grave. The lntcrmen, We'
Nm Nj. Vernon eemetery.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

MIRA flaheriy, prUudly-Do yea
hear me Mary Ann singingP
Mira DOoley-lts her voice Oi wish
Ol had. Mrs Eaherty.
Mrs Faherty, unsuspicioasly -
Aa' phwat would IN lolkes Az you
do Nid aieh voice. Mrs DOoleyP
Mrs Dooley-0ld tole a shioae "a
II aud t'row II 10 the bottom av Z
we'll Judge.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
REGISTERED MAIL.
rHE eevsRNMsHr REFUSES TO
PAY INDEMNITY.
Hence nuslnsss l. Falling On--AImost
An other Governments Rscompsass
the sender Up to Limited Amoant--
Postal Union Regulations.

NE hundred aud
five registered let
tiers were de-
str0yed by the
burning OF a mail
car ut Newport,
Tenn. the other
day. Undoubtedly
nearly all OF them
contained sums of
money. To insure
their safety the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
BALTIMORE METHODS.
How the Roo,s-, Helped the Orlolss To-
New Halls

NNmM NMN hANNh""H
New Halls
Il Is said that Philadelphia and Boltl-
more use more new balls during the
season than any four cities In the
League circuit The Baltimore players
have been taught 10 believe that there
IL much virtue or great luck In a new
bali. consequently when they are Al bat
on their home grounds they manage to
have a new ball introduced every time
they take their turn al bat. There the
"rooters" arenot eonhnedto the bleach
srs. but they extend into the grand
stand. and the most enthusiastic adj
mlrers Of the baltimore team are 20
be found among the lady patrons %
the game Il Il amuslng 10 watch a
Baltimore baseball crowd get away
With "a ELI vall when the home, cl9b
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

Old BuilIon-.whati' You visa 70
marry my daueh,eri she Is a mers
schoolgirl yet.
Suitor-Yes. slF. came esr,y 70
avoid the T1sh.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

The above is a good likeness Of AIDE
laide Richie. one Of the recent add
lions to the burlcsque stage Miss
Richie is a wesern glFl, having been
born and educated In Chicago. she has
been conspicuous In burleslue for two
seasons.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

A medical writer has lately asserted
that "physie is the art Of amusing the
patient. while nature cures the ais.
easen
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
WALKER wHiTEsIDs.

The Nopng Tragedlan HAS Again
bearded the Lion"
Walker whiteslde has again made
his appearance In New York, and this
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10
WASONE VTHE FIRST.
THE LATE EDWIN N. sLocUM.
BLACK COMEDIAN.

Bis death Removes FROM the Minstrel
stage Ons OF the Oldest char@stsrs-
sketch of Hls varied CArssr-AIways
Eiad and Gentle.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-10

delivery. Phone ."
-. E.cle
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
Mortgage Sale.

pY virtue of the power of sale contained in a O certain mortgage given by the Alabama Iron Works to Henry Behrens and John LentZ, dated the 1st day of January, 1883, and re- corded in mortgage book l10, on page 599, in the office of the Judge of Probate of said county, and by virtue of a second mortgage deed given by the said Alabama Iron Works to the said John Lentz and Henry Behrens, re- corded in mortgage book 197, on page 462, of the probate records of Jefferson coun ty, said.second mortgage being made for the pur- pose of correcting certain clerical errors in the first mortgage given, tho undersigned will proceed to sell ut auction at the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, on
 TUESDAY, THE 2sTH DAY OF MAY, 1s95. within the hours of legal sale, the following described real property, to-wit:
 Certain lots described according to the plan of the property of the Eyton Land Company now laid on in the city of Brmin ham us lots number eight (S). nine (9) and ten (l0), in block 271, more particularly described as lying between Avenues ana D and Eleventh and Twelfth streets, said lots fronting 100 feet on the south side of Avenue D and run ming 40 feet on the east side of Eleventh street to an alley, together with all improve me nts thereon erected: also all machinery owned by the party oi the first part situated on said premises att the time of the execution of tho first named mortgage; all situated in JeffeI son county, Alabama.
 PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST
 COMPANY, Assignee.
 Garrett & Underwood, Attorneys.
 4 I6 fri 5t sat 1t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
Mortgage Sale.

FINDER and by virtue of tn. power Of sale U contained in a certain mortgage executed to Ronald Thomas on July 27, 1893, and re- corded in book 1S3, page 137, of records of Probate Judge of Jefferson county, Alabama, will, on
 WEDNESDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF MAY,
 1895,
 proceed 10 sell in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, be- tween the legal hours of sale. the following described real estate, situated in Jefferson. county Alabama, to-wit. Lot numbered twelve in block numbered one hundred and sixty seven, in the city of Birmingham. Ala, !, forming para1lelogra fronting fifty feet on the north side of Avenue and running back along the east side of 25th street one hundred feet, this sale being made to satisfy the in- debtedness and costs and charges secured by said mortgage. .
 RONALD THOMAS, Mortgagee. By James E. Zunts. his attorney.
 April 19, 1895. 19 fri St
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRs

To Meet in Fifth Annual Convention Here.
 Programme for Today The fifth annual convention of the Young Peoples Societies of Christian Endeavor of Alabama will meet in the First Presbyterian church of this city this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock The executive committee will meet at Il o'clock The following programme has been arranged for today and to- night:
 Afternoon. 2:30, invocation service-E. T. Wither- by Shelby.
 2:45, organization of convention 800, How to Make the Most of this Convention"-led by Rev. Dr. Gilby c. Kelly, Owensboro, Ky.
 3:15, reports of state officers. 3:30, one minute written reports from societies; discussion of reports-led by Rev. Dr. ]. A. Rondthaler, Indianapolis, Ind.
 Night
 7:45, service of song-led by Rev. John Barbour, Birmingham.
 500, officers symposium; in charge of Prof William P. Taylor, Birmingham. S:15, address. "Inter-Denominational Fellowship Dr. Gilby c. Kelly, Greensboro, Ky.
 The convention will be in session three days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
THE IRON TRADE.
The Review Says Increased Labor Cost Is the
 Main Factor


 Cleveland, O., May 9.-The Iron Trade Review says today: Increased labor cost is the main factor in calculations as to the immediate future of the iron trade. Furnace men in the Mahoning and Shen- ango valley who produce the bulk of the Bessemer iron that goes upon the gen eral market, have had succession of strikes the past week. The New Castle trouble was settled by giving the men an increase. Other valley furnaces volun- tarily granted 10 cents a day advance, which the Mahoning valley furnace em- ployes accepted. In the Shenango valley strikes were started for an additional advance of 10 cents. One furnace yielded, and the prospect Is that by the time all are running again the labor cost of a ton of pig iron will be from 15 to 20 cents higher than it was a week ago. At Pitts burg five iron mills have had strikes on their hands for an advance of $4 for pudding, and the amalgamated associa- tion has organized new lodges in mills lately non-union. Two mills have yield ed, but the prospect Is that differences between the Pittsburg and valley pud- ding rate will practically be wiped out. The increased cost of making valley $1025 at furnace, or $1090 at Pittsburg, has been refused. Little business has been done at any figure. A wage strug- gle, that is already entering into calcu- lations for the third quarter of the year, is that which will follow the amalgama- ted associations scale meeting in Cleve- land There are evidences that the cam paign for the restoration of prosperity wages is to be very much overdone.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
No family should be without a supply of Schtllinger's extra pale bottled beer or porter.
Attention. U. R. K. of P.

The members of Birmingham Division No. 2, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, are hereby requested to re- port at their armory in full dress at 7:30 this evening to take part in the benefit rendered Birmingham Lodge No. 85, Knights of Pythias, at the opera house by the Kettle Bernard Chase company.
 Members of Jefferson Valley Division No. ' are cordially invited to be with us.
 By order of Grand Sir Knight Cap tain 10. R. Rivers. R. LUSTIG,
 Sir Knight Recorder
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-10
QUIET IN THE COAL FIELDS.
Southwest Company Paying Off Its Men.
 Rough Guard Service.

SouthWest company Faylng OH Its Men.
 Rough Guard Service.
 Roanoke, Va, May 9.-Everything is quiet in the coal fields. The Southwest company began paying off their miners shortly after noon today. Those living in the company's houses will not be paid until they vacate Only a few new men arrived today. The troops are having rough guard service, and many of them are getting worn out. More troops or reliefs are probable unless the situation improves. The latter is more likely, as the expenses are very large, and Major Simonds Is not disposed to ask for rein forcements unless it is absolutely neces- Sary.