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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
cHR1sTMAsz GIFTS FOR MEN.

What shall Il give to papa and. the
boys?" This is the burning question
which will haunt and perplex many a
woman from now until Christmas Is over
To choose or to make presents for the
men of the household, TO say nothing OF
the hosts of friends and relatives all or
whom the average woman strives to sup
ply with at least remembrance on
Christmas morning. is no little task.
There is nothing which the ordinary We
man breads so much as this very ordeal
Women, and clever women, too, have
been known to declare that rather than
faro the ploblem they would annihilate
Christmas If this were possible. Most
women settle the question by putting 1t
off until the very last moment; then they
rush hastily down town, spend every
available penny in useless and unayail-
ing articles, and shed tears ON Christmas
morning because the thanks they reeeiye
are so palpably unreal Other women
vary the programme by shedding the
tears before hand. and making disjointed
explana lions regarding the scarcity of
presents of the fateful day. Others,
again. throw UP the sponge entirely and
give money. requesting each beneficiary
to choose his own present, method of
procedure which may be easy, but it1s
certainly far from gracious or pleasap ut.
The man or boy so Treated Invariably.
feels like a footman or valet; give your
friends or brother anything but money.
A penny article will be more acceptable.
savein unusual and exceptional cases,
than a $50 bill. 50 choose your Christmas
presents yourself, we women who would
be Wise, and here are a few suggestions
which may be of assistance.
To begin with. here Is a list of not what
to buy--a matter quite as interesting
as its opposite - Doff'ty give a bachelor,
rooming in crowded boarding house,
xrfff mn CT O-.p n
drawers, fancy articles. which Will haunt
his dreams with puzzled queries Of how
to dispose of them. Choose Cor men OF
these circumstances something which
will care for itself or l,e of real use to
him. Don't give . yARrstsa man, or the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

London, Nov 2S.-The English govern
ment has raised the forces at the Cape of
Good Hope from 1000 to 5000. The or
binary force at the cape was a battalion
of infantry and a detachment of artillery
Since the Boor troubles broke out, drafts
from India, supposed to be going home,
have gradually been stopped at the cape
and number of them have been sent on
to Natal. There are now at Capetown
and in camp at Whit five battalions two
horse artillery battalions, and a large
force of garrison artillery. In Natal,
which a year ago was denuded, of troops,
there are two regiments of cavalry, two
dstachments of field artillery, one of
horse artillery and battalion infantry.
The Transvaal government Is restless
and concerned under this increase of Brit
ish preparations, /hich are ostensibly
based on the nicely of meeting contin-
gences. The transaction between the
Boer government and England are prac-
tically those of continuous mutual dis
trust and latent enmity.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

is always on the side of the stranger in
strange town. He is a stranger himself,
and always believes he gets the worst OF
it, but he don't, and so this aggregation
of good natured drummers began to root
for the visitors Every good play made
by the Midlands was given good strong
hand. In the fifth inning Payne and Null
key were on bases. Van Dresser had
struck out and Cathey came to the stick.
Five dollars for home rum called out
one of the drummers. Cathey tried to
make it, but he only hit to Kline. He
got first, however filling the bases.
When Zeis walked up to the plate, stick
in hand. the drummer raised his bet
"Seven dollars for a home run" 1t
looked like it would be a safe PROPOSE
ton, as Zeis had two strikes on him, but
he got an easy one. He caught it on the
nose and lifted it above the heads of the
scattered ball players. Becker went back
to the fence to pull it in, but he couldn't.
II lifted little. made a down shoot and
dropped just without the enclosure
He had an easy walk around and then
went to the grandstand OF course the
drummers put up. They made the prop
osition, and when they were called,
showed their hands. They went south"
as the expression goes, and dug up the
coin" 1t was unexpected to them They
were trying to enthuse matters. They
did. After that home run they quoted
down and mentally figured the profits on
Ivory soap and groceries from Marlin and
Galveston. Will RishaTds, a prominent
travelling man, who makes Houston MS
headquarters and roots for the Buffalos,
then went after them. He brought about
forty small boys into the grandstand,
and they made life miserable for those
drummers.
+ There were no more cash offers for
home runs that day. The delivery was
too notwithstanding News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
RrYING A HOME RUN.
A. Spot Cash Offer With Quick Delivery
of Goods.

A Spot Cash Offer With Quick Delivery
of Goods.
There was a great deal of life in the
grand stand a. Houston last summer dur
Ing one Of the Paris-Houston games. OF
course people of Houston were interested
in the home team, and each successive
play of advantage made by the Buffalos
was loudly applauded Kline's home run
raised a howl of delight from them all.
but when little Charlie Becker put 1t over
the fence two separate times, the ap-
plause was deafening. Everybody went
wild. Paris did not seem to have an adj
mirer in a hundred yards of the plate
But they did, nevertheless. There was a
party of travelling men grouped in one
corner of the grand stand. The traveller
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
DIED GAME.

Key West, Fla. Nov. 2s.--Passengers
by the steamship Olivette tonight report
that Weyler left Havana last night for
Mariet, going by steamer, 1t Is reported
that 10 900 insurgents are awiting on the
road to Mafiet to Intercept and give him
battle One hundred and forty three
prisoners were reported today. Seventy
nine were Nanigoes and the balance of
the suspects fourteen, were arrested
Yesterday, tried by drumhead court
martial convicted and sentenced today.
Coloma, while being led to execution
on the 26th, was slapped in the face by
a Spanish official for trivial remark.
He died game
His last words were "Cuga liberty.
Passengers also report that Orna Mel
ton is very sick and very i'll treated.
Eight hundred wounded Spanish sol
diers were brought into Havana yester-
day. =. 3. Pendleton arrived in this
city tonight He claims there was moth
ing irregular in his passports Inc
Spanish officials simply wanted TO deta1n
him on account of his bringing importan,
dispatches to this city
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
yIRGINIA's COMPLICATION.
Much Trouble in Getting the official Vote
and Certificates Certified.


Richmond, Va, Nov, 2S-The state
board of canvassers continuedaits session
today. Mr. Chas. NJ Wallace, Jr dem
ocratic candidate for elector, appeared
before the board and argued .eloquently
at length in his own behalf. Mr.. Wallace
held all the votes credited to c. M. Wal
lace. Jr.. and C,has. Wallace should be
credited to him. ~,L-
The letter of II. D. Flood declining to
accept the congressional certificate in
the Tenth district was received and Or
dered placed on file
The Governor officially returned to the
board his answer to the Vest mandamus
1t sets forth the Governors reasons for
taking the position he has taken opposite
to that held by the other members of the
board In awarding the certificate of cleo
ton in the Tenth district to Flood The
answer will be filed with Clerk Taylor of
the court of appeals.
The board than adjourned oyer until
Tuesday morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
CARD OF THANKS.


Birmingham, Nov. 2S, 1896.
The members of the birmingham Ger
man Turn Nerein, while much gratified
at the great success which they have
achieved in their concerto on the 2+th
instant, are not unmindful of the fact
that this success is largely due to The
assistance we have received from the
many excellent local musicians. For the
readiness with which they responded to
our request and for the valuable aid they
have rendered us. we desire to express
our sincerest thanks to Miss Emile Won
Navarro Mrs Oliver Chalifoux. Miss
Belle Mccoy. Mrs Joseph Dowinsohn,
Mr.. E. E. Williams and all the members
Of his orchestra, Mr.. Claude Seals, Prof.
Bruno Oetteking and Mr.. Fred Schwend.
With the assurance that we shall at
any time take great pleasure in being of
service to them on like occasions, We are,
very respectfully,
The Birmingham German Turn Verein,
e LESSER. President.
FERDINAND FI1RRER, Secretary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
IN DIRE DISTRESS.

London. Nov. 2S.--Advices from Madrid
in regard to the policy OF the Canovas
government continue to authenticate
what has already been done in this cor
respondence. namely, that only desperate
exigencies of domestic political emergen-
cy will cause the president and cabinet
to attempt to throw the responsibility
of their failure in Cuba upon the gov
eminent for use, with a view of inflaming
the popular mind with American fever.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
PRATT BAZAAR cLosEp.

The Pratt City bazaar has closed and
with it's close the debt, which has been
hanging over theschool and church. was
wiped out of existence. over 81 200 being
realized Mr.. A. ]. Reilly received 5000. 50
on the drawing room set, while J. A.
Donaldson, $302.30,
The bazaar. from start to finish, was
well attended and patronized and it's sue
cess Is due in large measure to the un-
firing efforts OF Father O'Reilly
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29
KILLED HIS BRoTHER-IN-LAw

Macon. Ca, Nov 2s,-A special to the
Telegraph from Flovilla. Ga, says: A
negro named Ned Towns was murdered
about $50 O'Clock this afternoon by his
brother-in law, Tinge Hampton. The
cause of the killing Is attributed to the
dead mans wife. The murderer escaped.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-29

And so 1t goes on; the suggestions
might multiplied indefinitely. As recited,
they are merely suggestions-hints as to
what to choose and give. But they will
be of real assistance to the puzzled stu
dents Of the christmas-presents7f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
SUMMER sCHOOL or METHODS.
Gratifying Attendance at Charlottesville
The New Opera House.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, July To-
Spccial.-rhc enrolment books Of the Vir-
ginia Summer School Of Methods show
that there are 173 teachers i'm attendance
tgon the session at the Midway School
building, while there are 81 COlOred leach
ers attending the school WHICH Is in scs-
sion at the jefferson Graded school
building. The number Of teachers Is far ia
excess OF the total enrolment Of the school
last session at Bedford City, and is the
largest ever held in the State.
The Rev. Robert NOurse delivered his
famous lecture or Or Jekyli and Mr.
Hyde 10 "a large audience. Mr.. Nourse
Is 4 drdmatist of no mean order. His
lecture from beginning to end was in
tcnsoly interesting and the entire audi
cuce was charmed by the dramatic power
displayed
Notwithstanding the apparently "duIL
times, many ini rOvements are now go
ing on in and around Charlottesville
Among the handsome new buildings in
tho city is the West-End opera House
which Is now nearing completion. The
work on the building was executed prin-
cipally by. Charlottesville mechanics under
the supervision OF Mr.. +. j. Lllienfcld
the owner Mr.. Blackburn says it is one
OF the handsomest and most modern
buildings I'm this country. The house will
bo opened about the 18th OF September
Fx-Mayor John :. Patton left to-day for
Camp Evelyn" for "a months camping
Several young ladies and gentlemen Of
Charlottesville accompanied MIR. Pat
ton and family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
PERSONAL AND GENERdL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and Other Matters.

Miss Birdie Cox. Of Richmond, is visit
ing Mrs. George T.. Cox. Of Farmvillc.
Va.
Hon John b. Moon Of Charlottesville,
was in the city yesterday morning on
business.
Judge r. NJ. Mallory. Of Brunswick
county. was in the city yesterday on
legal business.
Rev. II. j. Wmineham, d. D.. Will
preach az the Barton Heights Baptist
church on Sunday morning.
A number Of Winchester hrcmen. who
have been attending the Hampton con-
vcuticn. were in the city yesterday.
REV. Jas Y. Fair. Of the Grace-strcet
Presbyterian church. will conduct relisi-
Gus services al the Masonic Home sun
day afternoon at 4l5 O'Clock.
officer TAYLOR. Of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals, was
called TO Lee Pleasure Park yesterday
afternoon TO Kill valu lJe horse, which
had broken It's leg.
Mr.. and Mrs william Russell. Of
Church HBl left yesterday morning for
New York. They vii sail to-day for
Europe. While away they Will visit
Scotland, England, and Wales.
Next Sunday and hereafter during the
summer months high mass at St.
Mary church will be he'd at O'Clock in
the morning. Nespcrs will be ch8nted
at O'Clock in the evening.
Or. r. b. Teuslcr. the popular assistant
surgeon of the First Regiment and a
w,ll-known physician OF this city. left
Thursday night Tor Blue Ridge Springs
where he viii be the resident physi-
clan.
The funeral Of Mrs. Fannie NJ. Smith,
whose death occurred at $3.50 o'clock
Thursday evening took place yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock from the Second
Baptist church. of which the deceased
was an earnest and Jealous member.
During the heavy rain yesterday after
noon a small caye-in occurred on Seventh
street near iho corner OF Main and along
side of the car track The hole extends
down 10 the sewer and has already let
several cohble-stones drop through.
George Buchanan Ccolores) was arrest
eel about u O'Clock yesterday by a Third
police-station officer. The negro is
charged with breaking into the money
drawer i'm Mr. Robert Guys harber-shop
and stealing therefrom the sum Of So.
The outing Of the Boys Gospel Army.
of the y. NJ. c. A.. which was TO have
been given at Forest Hill Park yester-
day had 10 boz postponed on account OF
/ tho heavy rains OF the 1ast few days.
! II will most likely be held SOME day
next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11

r. -. Lee Camp. No. !. held its regu-
lar weekly meeting la Lee Camp Han,
Oh Broad near I1ith street. last night
which was well attended Colonel JAS.
T. Gray was ln command and AdJutant
j. TAYLOR StratfOn recorded. A beaut-
ful poem. entitled ''rhe Gathering Of tho
Confederate Camps which had been
written uy Mrs. Lee c. Hardy, Of New
York. was read and presented 10 the
camp.
The thanks OF the camp were returned
10 Captain IL. a. Brown Jr. and his
committee. and also TO Comrade NJ. r.
RIDER and his committee. for the efficient
manner ln which they discharged their
duties during Tho recent reunion.
The thanks of the camp were also ex-
tended 90 the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company Tor their generosity I'm
furnishing 10 the camp free of charge
the illuminated sign or The camp during
tho reunion. The Adjutant was directed
60 communicate with the company in
writing and express the gratitude Of the
veterans
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
Resolved. THAT r. y. Lee Camp. No.
J. @. ". endorse and sustain the action
of Major y. v. Randolph In not extend.
irr the line OF marvh Of the parade on
July "a for tho reason that large num-
hor OF veterans objected 10 a longer
march"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
4GENUINh CYCLONE.
Trees Blown Down and Houses Torn
Pieces.

ROCKER. VA, July 10.-Special--A ey-
clone ,passed about three miles west oi
this Mace Wednesday about O'CLOCK
CARRYING destruction in It's path, leyeiihs
trees and houses as 1t went 1t hrst
strucI< sterling Jones place, and blew ms
harm and stable completely down. MS
dwelling was taken OF its foundation.
Tho wind blew both chimreys Town.
lanes Massenberg, colored man. saw
mo storm coming and he ana MS WIG
ran out Just in Time. The house Vac
blown to pieces. one bed was blown en-
tsrely away.
This Mace has not had any man Tor
two DAYS. In getting out 10 the ran
road YOU have 60 cross Nottoway RIVER
which is on a boom.
Crops through this section are worse
than they have been in many years.
Nottoway river rs on rampage. All
vehicles have stopped crossing. ana what
crops were on the iowlands were COM
pletoly inundated. Considerable peanut
fields have been turned out
Green Church bridge, across Nottoway
river has been washed away, and all small
ones crossing the road are up.
Miss Rosa Brownley, OF this vicinity.
has left for Farrhyille TO attend tho
Normal School
Mr.. David Thomas. OF Pittsburg, Tex.
is visiting his brother. at Sussex Court
house.
Mr.. Hugh Jordan. OF Isle OF Wight coun-
IT, is visiting at Mr.. A. f.. obie's.
Mr.. J. NJ. Hdhnicutt Mas been quite
sick, but Is now conyalescent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
THE FfREHEN DEPfET.
They Have n Magnificent Feast-Y. VI. G..
A.innfvs-sarv

HAMPTON. VA. July 1o.-Spocial-
The last delegation OF fremen who at
tended the convention here his week
left for their home to-day. The con-
vention was the most pleasant and sue
cessful IN the history OF the association.
The banquet last night given i'm honor
q the Wishing firemen was grand az
fair. Three long tables had been erect
ed on the lawn on the north side of
Barnes Hotel and We're beautifully
decorated and lighted with electric lights.
seating five hundred. About one thou
sand partook OF she magnificent feast.
The eighth anniversary Of tho Young
Mems Christian Association Of this town
will be held in st. Johns church Sun
day evening at o clock.
The programme Viii consist OF song
and prayer-service led by Rev. G. b.
Bryan. rector of the church annual adj
dress by Mr.. Charles Hefelhngor presi-
dent of the association. Mr.. l.. A..
Coulter. STATE Secretary OF the Y. NJ. G.
A., will deliver an address on THE
Claims Ct the Y. NJ. G. A. Upon You"
Children's-Day exercises will be held
at the West-End NJ. r. church. Sunday,
July 18th. at =. NJ An interesting
programme has been arranged for the
little ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
HOyORS MS FfRE LiDDfES.
Enthusiastic Reception rendered tho Lex
ington Fire Department Team.

LEXINGTON. VA, July 0.-Special.-
The Lexington Department team. which
won fire honors in the Hampton tour
nanent 81 the Virginia Fircmen, ninth
annual meet. returned home tonight on
tho Baltimore and Ohio 9-o'clOck train.
As the train pulled IN the yictors were
greeted with an ovation and welcome
from nremcn and citizens that would
have done credit to the reception of the
Governor or President.
A salute was fired by detachment OF
the Virginia Military Institute Battery,
stationed in the rear Of Washington ana
Lee University. a procession OF fremen
and citizens. headed by the Military Post
Rand. OF the Virginia Military institute,
formed al the Union depot and escorted
The team. amid din Of music. tin-horns'
and a grand display Of fireworks. through
the town. In front Of Twins Hotel an
address OF welcome was delivered by
Major T.. IT. Barclay. of the Lexington
Gazette. after which the team was ten
dered a banquet in the Irvine Hotel by
the PROPRIETOR. Mr.. Charles W. Irvine.
other honors were shown the boys. The
town is wild with enthusiasm, and every
honor is being shown the volunteers who
came home with the wreath Of victory on
their brOws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
uTCH DIUIGE IN Rom OK T.
Caused by the Recent Heavy Eains-3.6
Inches in one Day

Inches in one Day
ROANOKE, VA. July TO- Speciality.
Ice Brand. chairman of the Roanoke
County Republican Committee. has is
sued a call for mass-mecung OF the
marty at Salem July goth 10 elect dele
gates 20 the Republican convention OF the
Sixth district ut Lyncbhure. July ooih.
The meeting will also elect county
chairman. County Committee, and mem
Der of the congressional committee.
Professor Wells. the local weather Oh
server, reports that 3.6 inches OF rain
fell in this locality Wednesday, equivalent
TO "A snowfall OF three feet.
Bridges and dams Were washed away IN
Roanoke county, nearly all the corn IN
the bottom lands was ruined. and among
other damage the new reservoir OF me
Baptist Orphanage. near Salem, was
completely destroyed.
William Donaldson. furniture dealer
Of this city. has assigned 10 Mark Reed,
trustee. Liabilities are estimated at
s. 900. with assets sufficient to meet them.
Creditors are divided into three classes.
and i'm the first or preferred class are
Traders Trust Company. $500, First Ma
tionm Bank. $3.50; National Exchange
Bank. 5000: his attorney, Phil Lockett.
$50. william NJ. Donaldson, for services
as clerk and salesman. Sll'O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
70 Roby. where the Lakeside Jockey cIuo
wiII hold forth. Summaries:

N Robv. where the Lakeside Jockey Club
will hold forth. Summaries:
F,rst race-one nile.-Vigsrs 90 70 -
first carnba c. sccond. SiddoIus tniro.
Time. l:i5.
Second race-half a mile.-Dr. Newman
a 10 II first ylte second, Loulou X. third.
Time. 40 H.
Third race-three-quarters OK mile
Alright oe TO u first. Ida Wagner second'
Laurel G. third. Time, lib.
Fourth race-fye-cighths OF a mile
t'ncas Is 10 u first. Virgic Dixon second.
urania third. Time. 100 IL.
Fifth racc--two and one-quarter miles
Hercules q to y first. Shoemaker second.
Cunarder third. Time. 4:H 3-i
Sixth race-seven-eighths OF mile
Ragncr 90 to y first. Dick Bchan second.
Rapier third. Time lbs Ia.
MILWAUKEE,,
MILWAUKEE, WIS. July lo.-Sum-
maries:
First receive furlongs--orion. e TO u.
first: Don Clarence. second; Loyallets
third. Time. 1913 81.
Second race seven furlongs - Spring
TIme Is to p. first: Lady Rose. second;
Master Fred, third. Time. l:S IL.
Third racc-six furlops-Good order.
@ TO ID. first; Dash Mare. second; Eiy'
third Time. 115 ii.
Fourth race-one mile-David Oh to %
first; Orida. second; Pepper th'ru'
Time. i:il 1-2. p.,o,,,,
Firth race-sevcn nirlongs-Paions'ca.
II TO 81. first: Helen Wrenn, seeoho'
revenue. third Time, Ia.
LATONIA.
IATONIA. July iO.-Summaries'
E1rst race-seven furlongs'-'ap'ain
Drane a to y first. Mamie ID. seooh''
Half Mine third. Time, 1876.
second race-four and one-half furlonss.
Abe Furst (evem first, Chcie ss"o"
second. once More third. Tine -.
Thlrd race-seven furlongs. -Jamooree
"A 70 u first. Joe Clark second Ola Cen
tree third. Time. LA 81.
Fourth racc-six furlongs.- opa'asAa
m 10 s. first. Irish Lady second. Stra'btei
third. Time. lis -.
Tifth race-E.lks' Purse, one ana nan
,r,les.-Presido Is TO u frst, lie bsA''o
second. Ondague third. Time. go l--'
sixth receive furlongs. =.
c2o 70 u first Ethel Leo second, BLACK
Bess third. Time. l:46.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
The Rattle Abbey.

There Is no place on Gods green earth
which possesses an equal claim with Rich
mond. our own capital city, for the pro-
posed Battle Abbey Of the South. Hnch-
mond was the seat of our Confederate
Government. and she deserves 10 have the
Rattle-Abbey. TIE Times Register wish
as the enterprisng people Of that city
success i'm their efforts 10 secure it.
Salem Tmes-Register.
N appears CERTAIN that n Confederate
EatOe-Abboy is 10 be established some
where. II is TO be a museum wherein
will Doe preserved all manner of relics
and memorials of the Confederacy. IL
Is strange that there should bee any con-
trovcrsy about where it should be To-
Gated OF course. Richmond is the place
for t.-Charlotts Observer.