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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Cincinnati

Cincinnati. O., April 1f.-Flour was fairly
active; winter patents, s3.70d3.90 spring
patents, 50. G66f3.90. ~
Wheat was unchanged. 80 n
Corn was quiet and unchanged. r.
Oats were quiet and steady: No. mixed,
ed; No. white, 221kc. -
Pork was firm: mess. $500; clear mess,
s10225: family. Si025.
Lard was quiet; steam leaf, 800; Kettle,
$3.50 prime steam, $500. = -,
Bacon was quiet-Loose shoulders 70:
short rib sides s5.25; short clear sides.
S5.y7ts: bellies $3.50.
Dry saited meats were quiet and steady
short ribs $4S7Ib; short clear sides. 50 %,
bellies, S.. i2h; boxed meats re more
Butter was active and steady; fancy FL
wi Whisky was quiet and steady at N.z2.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Dry Goods.

New York. April 1.-THE dry goods mar.
ket closed today with dull conditions still
prevailing at first hands, with quiet job
bling trade and with retail business less &C
tive than during Immediately preceding
days. There has been no gain in values In
cotton goods nor in the wooden and worsted
goods divisions, but on the other hand,
prices can rarely be reported lower than a
week ago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
FOR SALE.


s5o0-Half cash: business lot, pick up. 25x1i0,
on End avenue, near nth street.
sS50-Beautiful lot on G, near 2ist street.
$2500-50x190, with room cottage, 9th ave-
nue., near 22nd street. Hard to get such
property; better see about this quick; 1-3
$270O-Excellent story S-room, modern resi-
dence, 10th avenue near 18th street, South
Highlands.
s20OO9S5OO cash; s room house on 9Th avenue,
between 23rd and oath streets.
$S000-The handsomest home on 9Th avenue,
10Ox19O, house cost $4,000, located just
$7oO.s acres with house, near Village creek
half cash.
$780, acres highly improved, Broom
house between Woodlawn and Avondaie,
half cash.
$s5OO-Splendid 2 story, s-room. modern resi-
dence, Avenue G., nice location, lot 1870 feet
S5-1S5x15O, Z block from Fowler station.
near East Lake dummy line.
$3.50 per month rents II acres, with good
house on Village creek
S. e. THOMPSON. 215 21st Street
Telephone "a
FOR RENT.
$10-5-room cottage, No. 1913 9th avenue.
$10-5-room cottage, No. 1915 9th avenue.
Stores cheap-Nos. 113 and 1l5 gath street.
Stores cheap-Nos PA and PIG 22nd street
Store suitable for wholesale business on
railroad, Nos. 1 and Goth street.
FOR SALE.
$50O0-Lot 100x203. walled in, cement walk
Groom house. bath room on each floor
nicely finished throughout; new barn.
dummy and electric cars, South High
lands
s35O0-Lot 5Ox2OO S-room residence, cost $4,000.
$6500-Lot 70x212, elegant residence. 10Th
street, between 10th and 18th avenues.
south.
$165O-Lot 1OOx24O story house. near dunn
my.
Several good pieces city property well
rented or a nice little farm to exchange for
merchandise
Money to loan on well located business or
resident property.
MALONE & BELL, 2017 1st avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

MONEY LOANED on diamonds, watches,
jewelry and most anything OF value. Lib
eral, confidential and responsible. Old
gold and silver bought. Standard Loan
MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture. without
removal, from $40 up. S. r. Searle, 18th
street, between list and I'd avenues.
mE2-3m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Naval Stores

Naval Stores.
Wilmington M c.. April 11-Rosin was
firnf strained, 81 40; good strained, $.45;
Spirits turpentine was steady; machine
254c; irregular, 24a4c. Crude turpentlne-
Nothing doing.
Tar was steady at GOO.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

LOANS.
THE ALABAMA HOME BUILDfNG AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION. capital stock
1000, 000.-This association loans money
exclusively in the cities of Ala
bama. The borrowers only give their
note for the amount of money they get;
share in all the profits and have a guar
anteed settlement value should they wish
to repay their loans before maturity.
Loans made the day security is accepted.
W. V. Nj. Robertson, general manager.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21
Coming Home.

Last evenings Chronicle has the
following:
The victorious Nevada Stars will be
nome, as they have refused to play
the Los Angeles Club. The following
telegram was received this morning:
San FraDcisco, Oct. 20.
G. A AHERN-Have refused to play
Los Angeles. Will only play the
Mouograms for the championship.
The matter has Been taken under
consideration. We all leave for home
-onight, with our free silver banners
lying to the breeze. ". Y. RYAN.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21

4 new and improved bed lounge is
attracting a good deal Of attention at
George kitzmeyer's Furniture store,
and we'll it might, as it is way ahead
OF the old style in every respect. Geo.
kitzmeyer is wide awake to all i'm
provementS and is the first one to Of
er them to the public and is always
he Grt GA to reduce prices. ml2m
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21

A car load of freight is shipped to
Virginia each morning on the pass
enger train.
Considerable grade work is being
done on the railroad this Fall
A car load of machinery arrived on
yesterdays local.
The case of George Meyers against
Orn'5by county relative t. the pa
nput # taxes has been decided ia
favor Of 1T county by the Supreme
! G urt.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver
Mining Company.
Location of principal place OF business,
Carson City, Ormsby County, State of
Nevada. Location of works, Silver Lake
Mining District, Douglas County, Ne
vada. Assessment No. 7.
.(mount of Assessment, one half cent
Pr share.
Date Of levy, October Icth, 1896.
Delinquent, November 18th, 1896.
sale day, December 10th, 1870
BY ordcc Of the Board of Trustees.
JAMES K. JUDGE,
Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. has
been used for children teethtng, /
5oOths the child. softens the gums,
a!ays all pain. cures wind collie, an.
die best remedy .or Diarrhoea
Twenty-Five cents "a bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21

man employed by the merry-go
round was struck on the head by a
falling plank this morning he was
not seriously hurt.
Rev. Bishop Grace was among last
evenings departures.
The cowboy preacher lit ont yester-
dav.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21
Notice.

I have purchased at the Sheriff's
sale all Of the Groceries, provisions
wines liquors, glass, paints. oils and
general merchandise in the store of
Archar Baker and [ will continue the
business at the old stand opposite the
Mint. [ respectfully ask a share Of
rdblic patronage, and [ promise fair
and liberal dealing.
Martin LutZ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-21
Dr.. c. St George
Eve Specialist Carson, New.

w. ~, 81 NCOiSS
Eye Specialist Carson, New.
Now at the Carson Exchange Hotel.
Scientific correction of all cases of weak
or defective sight, The peculiar ex-
c~ellence of my glasses makes them a pleas
ure aid comfort to the eve. They
alleviate headache and have no su-
pcrior.
GLASSES
Are not always given to improve sight,
but to relieve muscular stain; in shor:,
10 assist nature. Possessing one Of the
finest instruments in existance for meaSur-
ing the refraction and accommodation of
the eve, l am prepared to insure sati7-
fac:ory results.
CONSULTATION FREE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

His Name Is Indeliihly Associated with
the Confederacy.

Or. Jones IS native Of Louisa. Va,
received his literary ami scientific educa-
ton 40 the University ~ Virginia. rank
ing as ono OF rs most distinguished
alumni and completed IFS theological
course az the Southern Baptist The0-
logical Seminary TIE was ordained IA
June. 1880. and soon after appointed as
"a missionary 70 Canton. China. but the
AGITATION OF affairs DELAYED and finally
prevented his fulfilling this cherished pur-
pose.
when tho war began he no once en-
listed as a private soldier in Company ID.
Thirteenth Virginia regiment, OF which
A. T. Hin afterwards lioutcnant-gone-
rau was colonel. He served IN the ranks
throughout the first year OF The war.
ana was than made chaplain Of his resi-
sl0nary chaplain 10 lu'rs Corps, and
served 90 that Office 20 the close Of the
war.
M~. Jones was fortune In never being
wounded on seriously sick. and so was
present ON every battlefield or the Army
of Northern Virginia. lie him ~ hap-
tzlG uD soldiers. and thousands pro-
ces.ol conversion under his preaching.
HELD HIGH POSITIONS.
From il5 90 l,I. Mr.. Jones was pas-
tor in Lexington. Va. ana ono OF the
chanlafns az Washington College. Of
which General r. T. Ice was president.
Ie also lahorol iu the NIrsInia Military
Institute Ile was Instrumental I'm the
conversion of about 40 students and
cadets. some thirty OF whom have since
become ministers. Since tLen he has filled
sucoe~elveiy tho positions Of agent OF
The Southern Tavtlst Theological semi-
nary general superintendent Of the Viz
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

n al times he ready 70 appear before any
court tc meet any charge preferred
acains, him by the government. How wei
tlis duty was performed Nj. Davis has
stated.
ELECTED GOVERNOR.
Tho Inauguration Of Republican rule TN
the state 10y a swarm OF adventures fast
cncd upon the people unhcarahlc burdens.
TO rd tho state OF the plundcrcrs. Gene
RAJ Lowry bore his part I'm tine several
canvassca until home rule was restored.
In the meantime hc had served In both
branches or tho State Legislature. In 1881
hc was nominated and elected by the
Democratic party Governor OF the state.
After serving four years Doe was rc-clect-
cd for "a second term without opposition.
which expired in January. 1890.
Governor Lowry succeeded General
stephen y. Lee as major general Of the
Mississippi Division Of the United Con-
fcdontc Veterans. At the last annual
meeting Of the division hc retired. and
was succeeded w General w j. Holder.
lie is now tho scnior partner ~ the law
@rm of I.owry& Jayne. az Jackson, the
capital OF the state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01
THE OLDEST COMMISSION.
1t Is Held by Colonel Henry ID. Capers' oil
south Carolina.

Colonel Henry u. Capers, OF South
Carolina. holds the oldest commission
OF any living Confederate" lie was born
i'm Columbia. and is a son OF bishop VIZ
liam Capers. OF the Methodist Church.
He is n brother OF the gallant Confederate
general. Ellison Capers now Bishoo OF
the Diocese Of the Episcopal Church IN
South Carolina. Colonel Capers entered
the South Carolina Military Academy IN
1852. After leaving this academy he
studied medicine under Or. Middleton
Michel OF Charleston. and graduated from
the South Carolina Medical College IN
the class OF 1856. lie was member or the
faculty Of the Atlanta Medical College,
when his State seeded from the Union.
and Immediately resigned his professor
ship. rendering his services 10 Governor
Pickens. He was promptly commissioned.
and was stationed on Morris Island when
the Star OF the West attempted 20 re-
inforce Fort Sumter. Colonel Capers was
Of the battery commanded by Lieutenant
and Professor Z. T. stevens. now
Bishop Of the Reformed Episcopal
Church. and heard his memorable com
mand 10 the Citadel Cadets. when they
were about TO fire the first hostile cannon
OF the civil war: Boys. IL almost breaks
my heart, but-Number ono! Fire.
on tho secession Of Georgia anad the
formation OF the Confederate Govern
ment. Colonel Capers was given by Mr..
G. y. Momminger the position OF his
private secretary and chief clerk, and as
discussing officer 81 the Confederate
States Treasury. Upon the inauguration
81 President Davis. he was installed IN
Office. and was for four days the sole
occupant Of the Executive building OF tho
Confcderacv. I'm Montgomery. Ala.
4 HIGH TRIBUTE.
The small beginnings Of the Confe1eracy
have been graphically set forth In bio
graphy OF Mr. Memmlneor. written by
Colonel Cauors. When the Provisional
Governmontn Of tho Confeieracy expired
hy limitation. IN February. 1862. Colonel
Capers. worn and weary. resigned. against
the wishes. however OF Mr.. Memmineer
and President Davis. who had become
much attached 20 him. on HIS resignation
being made known. the officers 81 the civil
departments Of tho government. with
whom he had served presented him with
an elegant dress-sword. as testimonial
OF their esteem for him as an officer and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01
FIGURES.
ghed Men Who Will Be Present
In the Great Parade.
EITHER IN PERSON OR IN SPIRIT.
Generals Robert Lowry Snowdcn, An
crews and James Longstrcci-Eev- Dr
L. william Jones aud Col. Henry
~. Capcrs.

Ono OF tho most striking features OF
the great gathering of confcdcrates dG-
nag the reunion. viii be the laree number
OF prominent people present. Men whose
names have been household words in tho
South for generation. military com
mandors whose gallant deeds dmins the
war aroused tho admiration OF the l.ht-
nsh-spcaking world. statesmen whose
voices havo often runc ont through the
halls OF Congress pleading for mea ureS
potent in the welfare and progress oil
pcoplc: authors and hnanc'crs, whose
influence has been folt from tho Great
Lake TO the GuN. and from the Atlantic
TO the Pacific. un uo characters with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

a Centlcman"-these words being en-
grayed on the beautiful present. This
sword WAS captured hy Sherman's mon
in their march through Georgia. but after
twenty-five years was returned 20 him.
u is now preserved in the museum OF
tho Barnard T.. Bee Camp. al Aiken, $.
G.
lie was appointed lieutenant OF artillery
IN the regular Confederate army. and as
signed q duty on the Peninsula OF Viz
gluia. at Yorktown. on the stan OF
Hrigadiar-Gelcral Ra.nos. then the chief
Of the Signal Corps. subsequently he was
made major of artillery On the provisional
army and ordered 10 organize battalion
OF six batteries from the original First
Gcor-ia Regiment OF Volunteers. whose
first term of enlistment expired I'm March.
l,f2. At Augusta. Ga. a splendid stand
Of c0lors was presented 90 his command,
the Twelfth Georgia battalion by Miss
Pnckey Evans. daughter Of the ante
belum General Evans, 81 Augusta. II
vas made from the wedd.ns-dress Of her
grandmother and trimmed WIKI the rib
h0ns from The weiding-bonnot OF her
mother. on the An ~ July iSj2 the bat
TALON joined the Western army. under
General Kirby Sbltm. az Chattanooga
Tonn., served I'm Dracgs campaign in
kentucky and. after hls retreat. was
ordered to garrison az Cumberland GAP.
remaining there until December. 1852
whom it reported to General Boauregard.
~ Charleston. $. O.
Colonel Capcrs. with his splendid bat
TALON. was an Battery Wagner. REIN
forcing Colonel Graham the night before
the ifst assault. ana during that gallant
defence commanded the ni.lt or me Tine.
ON The third day or the seiee Die was
ordered in person 20 Savannah. Ca, io
organize a working force or over ''o'
negroes. ana reported TO General mercer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01
THE TuMES-RICHMOND, VA WEDNESDAY, july l. 1896


privileges should be accorded any foreign
officer.
General Andrews became very indiG-
nant over this. as he considered the re-
fusal a discourtosy to his government
aud he therefore held himself alooi from
tho German officers. Finally. coiohei.
Won Mcrtcus ly name. who was chiei OF
artillery. called upon him, and IN course
Of conversation remarked that Geneiai
Andrews. who. hy the way. was only
colonel then. was n very young man 10
bear that title. General Andrews smiled
and the German colonel began cross
questioning him. Did you ever see
pitched battle?" lie quoried.
ION. yes" replied the general.
Indeed: how many?' asked Won Mer-
tens. with incredulity i'm his tone.
"Oh 1 don't know" replied the Ameri-
can: about sixty or seventy, shouiu
Judge"
TOO MUCH FOR THE GERMAN.
This was too much FOR the German
and he rolled his eyes ia amazement' but
didn't give up. He came back AZ General
Andpws. asking IL he had ever been
wounded.
Three times" was the reply. land l
dare say that / bear The most desperate
he recovered
The General then described the wound;
whereupon Colonel Won Mertcns request
ed permission FOR his surgeon % examine
II.
After some little hesitation, General
Andrews consented 20 submit 70 the In
spect0n. and the surgeon was produced.
lie begged permission 20 bring Won
Moltkc 20 see the wound. and finally OBJ
tanned General Andrew consent for that
also.
THE WOUND his OPEN SESAME.
Won Moitke came and saw. and, as a
result Doe in'orceded with fhe Red Prince
in General Andrews behalf and he re-
coiyel forthwith permission 20 accom-
pany Tho German army. and dIi 70 with
Won Golkenstoin's advance corps. wear
ing the badge OF d non-comhafan'. which
entitled him 10 pass an soutncls unmo-
Tested and urchaiioncai.
General Andrews. since he received his
wound. has grown worry porfy. but he
stil wears Dis silver platte. and suffers
no Inconvenience thorefrom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01
THE DAsHING BOSsER.
His Greer Reads Like "a Thrilling Ro-
nance Of Adventure.

General Thomas I. Rosecr was one
or the most dashirG cavalry officers who
foleht in the war. Ills daring ana hero
Ism aroused tho admiration Of the entire
army u which hc fought. Hc mover sur
rendered. and it IS said Of him that he
insisted until the last that he never
would General Rosscr WIFE take part in
tho ceremonies incident 20 The laying OF
tho cornerstone. and win lecture on The
Army Of Northern Virginia. Tie VIII be
greeted By an immense audience OF vete-
rams.
General Rossor WIS born IN Campbell
county Va. I'm 1885,
Iu 1886 hc entered tho United states
military Academy at West Point. where
hc remained five years. Tho academic
course having been changed by the Hon.
Jefferson Davis. who was then Secretary
of War from four 20 fye years. Tn 1881
Cndot Rosser assigned his cadetship ana
went South 20 cast BIS fortune w.th his
native state. Offering hts services 90 the
Secretary Of War ~ tho Confederate
STATES. he was assigned as first lieutenant
- the Washington Artillery. n Now or
leans. and remained with this famous
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

ever completed two such great works
he removed 10 Virginia. built his home
at Rugby Hall" just outside OF Char
loiicsyiilc. and is dcyoting himself with
tho same intelligence and energy TO the
development Of his native State. rs he did
I'm the cause Of the South IN lH6l-'65. and
likewise constructing the two continental
railroads in lSGs-'7S.
lie IS the protector. promoter. and en-
clnccr Of tho Charleston. Cincinnati and
Chicago Railroad Company. which is in
tended TO operate a railroad from Charles
ton. :. c.. TO Cincinnati ana Chicago.
frequently rode along the plcket-lnes
with him. sometimes riding forty miles
day.
As soon as tho war was over. General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

fessor OF Ethics at West Point from
September 1913. TO May 1916. on May >,
1916 he was promoted second lieutonait
OF the Sixth Infantry. and was sent u
Mexico nj the beginning OF the Mexican
war. lie was In that war from Oune, lsio'
until its close. lie was first IN Northern
Mexico. under Generals Taylor and WOOL
lie was afterwards with General scott.
lie participated IN the siege OF vera
Cruz. and IN the battles OF cerro Goroo'
Cherubusco. Moline del Key. Chepultepec.
Garitl do Belm, and the capture OF tho
CITY OF Mexico.
FOR GALLANT CONDUCT.
He was made brevet FIRST lieutenant
August ~. 1877. for gallant conduct In tho
battle OF Cherubusco ami brevet captain
September lSi7 for gallant conduct NJ
tho battle OF Molino del Rey. At the clos
81 the Mexican war, In lSis. he was
dcred 10 West Point as assistant instr
tor In infantry tactics. He rejoined
regiment I'm 1850. I'm the Indian CO..
west OF the Missouri. lie was prom y
captain IN subsistence department Il
United states army In 1851: resigned
the army In 1855. and settled In Lou
Ky. I'm 1853 Al the request OF Go,
rtagofln. lie framed tho military "
Kentucky. and organized tho ke
state Guard. in lS-9-'Gl. and vas
naior-general. commanding the
Guard. lie resigned this position In Jus
1851 He declined a high rank both II
the United States and Confederate Stafe'
armies, in the summer Of 1861, but late
be rendered his services TO tho confede
racy. and was made brigadier-generai + ,
September 1861. He occupied Bowlin
Green, Ky. on September IS, 1861 ano
commanded until the arrival OF Genera
Albert Sidney Johnston. He was ordere'
with part Of his division TO Fort Donald
son in February. 1852. whore his tv
senior commanders left the fort. devol
ing upon him the surrender. IN Februar. Z
1852. A
IMPRISONED At FORT WARREN.
lie was imprisoned az Fort WAGE
Boston Harbor. until July, 1852. when
was exchanged. and on August IS. y =
be was promoted major-general. He com.
manded division IN Bragg's csmoaig
I'm Kentucky.,in 1862. received The SURE.
der Of Federal troops at MunfordsyillI
Ky, September Is. 1852. commanded h
division i'm the battle OF Perryylle, Ky
October. lH2 where he distinguished him,
self for. galantry and brlliancy OF az
ton: was promoted 10 the command (
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01

EX-GOVERNOR ROBERT LOWRY.
whose lives have been mingled experiences
OF adventure and romance. daring and
reckless volunteers. with histories OF
thrilling interest such men VIII he seen
in large numbers at the gathering or the
clans. AN holding as uppcrmost the honor
ing of name and cause that VIII ever
cling close 10 the Sauthcrncr's heart.
No more characteristic Gathering was
ever scou in the South. Such men as
General John j. Gordon. General Wade
Hampton. General stephen j.. Ice. Gene
raj Cahcll. Colonel Moshv. Rev. Frank
Stringfellow General Rosser Bishop
Capcrs. Ex-Governor Lowry Rev. DR..
John William Jones and a long list Of
them. too numerous 10 mcotion. an give
their hearty approval to the occasion. and
form thoroughly representative assem-
bly, Of Confoloratcs gathered together on
the soil for the defence of which the
hravcst men that ever faced death bait
tied faithfully for four long years
II viii bee in eresting 10 many readers
OF The Times TO pcruse some brief bio
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and Calhoun. Ga. The latter place
the home OF his only daughter. Mrs.
NJ. Harlan.
Brilliant Career OF One of the survivin
Iieufcnanfs.

General Simon Bolivar Buckncr. c. s.
A.. ono Of the surviving lieutcnant-gene.
rails. was born I'm Hart county. Ky. April
], 1873. In the house in which he now lives.
lie entered the United states Military
Academy at West Point as a cadet 70
June. $40 and graduated from that m
stitution four years later. on graduating
he was appointed brevct second-lieutenant
OF Second Infantry. stationed on tho
Northern lakes lie was assistant pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-01
GEyrR41 JIuts 1oyosTEErr

one Of tho Most Distinguished War
Horses Of the Confrderacy.
one NJ tho most distinguished war
horses OF tho Confoloracy IS General
james Longstrcet. who though he has