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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Miss Pearl Melville, assisted by the
Baldwin Melville company, opened their
weeks engagement at popular prices at
the opera house last night to crowded
house.
Clay M. Green's comedy-drama, 1.-THE
Golden Giant Nine was the initial pro-
duction, with the following cast:
Alexander Fairfax. the Golden Giant
w. H. Murdoch; Jack Mason, his friend
a gambler Wilson Day. Duncan Le-
Moyne, an adventurer, John W.. Barry
Max Wayne, a specter of the past, Her
bert Wilson; Jim Bixby, relic of better
days, George Hanna; Tom Flynn, a
miner, George Maharo; Jack Mason Fair
fax. age years, the child of Alex and
Ethel, little Ruth Day; Ethel Wayne, a
victim OF circumstances, Florence Ham
ilton; Bessie Fairfax, sister Of Alex, Pearl
Melville; Mrs. Boggs, an Americanized
hostess of Golden Run Hotel, Marie Day.
The performance gave satisfaction. and
it is predicted that the company will have
a successful week. For the matinee
1.-THE Two Orphans" Is the BILL and at
night 1.-The Devils Web
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
MUSICIANS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Arrico Returns From the Annual Meeting.
What They Did.

Mr.. Frank Arrico, president of Bir-
sningham Musicians Protective asSocia-
ton No 81 who went to Washington as
a delegate to the annual meeting of the
National League of Musicians, of the
United States, returned Saturday, and
gives a good report of the meeting.
every state and every city of note in the
union was represented, and much i'm
portant business was transacted.
Perhaps the most important procedure
was the adjournment of the meeting on
last Thursday for the purpose of visiting
the capitol. Each man was delegated to
wait on the congressman from his dis
trict and the two senator's from each
state and request their aid in having
passed Representative Bartholdt's joint
resolution, which reads as follows:
Resolved by the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of
America in congress assembled, That
hereafter no enlisted man in the service
pf the United States, the army and navy
respectively, whether a non-commission-
ed officer musician or private, shall be
detailed or ordered or permitted to leave
his post to engage in any pursuit, bust
ness or performance in civil life for
emolument. hire or otherwise, when the
same shall interfere with the customary
employment and regular engagement of
local civilians in their respective arts,
trades or professions.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
THE BIG SLEEVE TALKS.
Il Has Rights to Be Observed in Pavement
Construction.

A good story comes from a fashionable
quarter of the South Highlands. In
deed. Ii seems that fashions cut a bit of
Ice even in the engineering improve
meats that are undertaken in that Vi
cinity. 1t is said that the city engineer,
in arranging the sidewalk on a part of
Highland avenue, suggested that the as
phalt walk be placed next to the fence,
leaving a broader grass strip between
the walk and curbing, instead of two mar
row grass strips on each side of the
curbing. All of the property holders APP
preached on the subject thought the idea
a good one and agreed to have the work
done according to the city engineers
plan. They had not consulted their
wives and daughters, however, it seems,
Cor the city engineer yesterday learned
that the ladies were protesting, inasmuch
as walking next the fence would injure
puff sleeves. The city engineer suggest
ed probable change of style, but the
ladies wouldn't accept this, and a COM
promise of a few feet for the sleeves
was agreed on
City Engineer kendrick would not talk
about the matter when the reporter
asked him for details yesterday. He
considered II matter of small moment.
and requested the reporter to keep it out
Of print
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
PERSONAL.

Fergus w. Mccarthy is in Montgom-
cry for the convention.
Attorney H. K White has been called
to Huntsville on professional business.
Col ]. Wilcox Browne, president of the
Maryland Trust company of Baltimore,
is at the Morris.
Miss Annie Laurie Vert of Decatur is
the guest of Mrs. J. r. Slater, Tenth
avenue, south Twentieth street.
Mrs. Buell. and her charming daughter,
Miss Flora, are at home again. after an
extended visit to Montgomery.
William H. Brandon, Esq, of Tuska-
loosa passed through yesterday en- route
to the convention at Montgomery.
Miss Ollie Roden. who for some time
past has been prosecuting musical studies
in New York, is at home for short time
Miss Augusta Sharpe left yesterday
for a visit to friends in Nashville and
Pulaski. She will be absent about three
weeks.
Mr.. ]. S. Mooring of Admission, a red
hot Johnston delegate, passed through
the city last night en- route to the con-
vention.
Mr.. ]. J. Purden, formerly of this city,
but now with the Plant system as train
master of one of its divisions, with head
quarters in High Springs, Fla, Is shaking
hands with his many friends In the city.
Ladies': have just received all the
newest styles in black and tan Oxford
ties A, b, c, d and e lasts. We have
large quantity of hand-sewed winter
shoes that are going at factory cost.
Phone, No. 1922. T. c. King.
Miss Lucy Morrow, who has been prose-
cutting her dramatic studies in Chicago
during the winter, is at home on a visit.
Her friends are glad of the opportunity
to congratulate her upon the very fat
tering opportunity that has been present
ed of achieving brilliant success In the
dramatic profession In New York.
Mr.. H. c. Holabird. general agent of
the passenger department of the Erie
lines. with headquarters in Cincinnati, is
in the city distributing interesting read
ing matter pertaining to the many points
along his lines. The title of one of the
pamphlets is ION Picturesque Erie" 1t
contains many beautiful engravings and
the reading matter is worthy of perusal.
Florence Hotel ArrivalsR. M. Hobby
University of Alabama; S. =. Christy
Fort Wayne, Ind: George H. Searcy. w.
C. Jemison, Tuscaloosa; VIII II. Maher
Atlanta; A. S. johnson, city; James E.
Alexander. Hamilton; A r.. Dawson
North Carolina; r. S. Lewis, Shelby; A.
d. Carson, city, George S. Horsey, Bal
timore; w. B. Morse, Boston: f. L. Mo-
rangue. Gadsden; Evans Hinson,
I.owndes county; T. H. Stewart. North
Carolina; w. H. Jacobs, Hamilton. o.;
w. H. Mauldin, South Carolina; Mrs. Eu-
gene p. Cason, Ragland; Mis- stella
Coleman Ragland: r. l.. Baskette,
Nashville; j. NJ Crawford. Jasper; Will
liam Jackson, Bessemer; J. b. Davis,
Blocton; J. H. Bughman, Summerville,
Ind; II. b. Griffith, New York; Vassar
Allen. city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
OFF for a Good Time.

AS jolly crowd as ever went on ar
outing expedition left this morning fol-
the lakes below Tuscaloosa, where the
balance of the week will be devoted ia
hunting and fishing. The party consists
of DIR. j. w. Sears, DR.. j. c. Dozier DR.
Samuel Perry, Messrs. Ed Warren, w. A
Major, Harry Hawkins, w. A. Moody, w
T. Tyler and Winn Mason. Jim Harper
the invaluable camp cook, and Henry
Griffin, the Twentieth street tonsorial ar
fist, are along also and will be decidedly
more useful than picturesque. The party
is provided with everything needed fol
outdoor life, from a needle to a skiff
They left on a special car attached to the
southbound Alabama Great Southern
messenger train at 1915 a. m,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
TERSELY TOLD.

Shoot the pennant.
Question: Where is Birmingham on
baseball?
The crowds attending the ball game are
not breaking down the grand stand.
Baseball is like a theatrical show-if you
have not the players the public will not be
duped but once.
The first electric car passed over the new
line on Second avenue, between Eighteenth
and Nineteenth streets, yesterday. 1t forms
the loop of the East Lake line, now being
transformed from a steam to an electric
system.
Unless there is remarkable change the
ministers will have no cause to meet on the
ball game The fellow who would bet on
the local team will ask for prayer without
having 1t forced on him.
Those who profess to know say that the
Birmingham Rolling mill is preparing TO
build steel plant, and that it will be in
operation before the Tennessee company
builds its steel mill. 1t will be but little
smaller than the Tennessee company's mill.
Gentlemen: | am in receipt of large ship
ments of black and tan shoes. Our styles
are the newest, and can save you money.
and they viii tell you they are the best.
Free shine every day. Phone 92 T. c.
King.
what is this OF" remarked an urchin
yesterday, as he drew his pad on his part
what yer givin' me, bud? That's the
electric car line to East Lake
"On yer base pard. That's birmingham
score at the ball game"
At 3 O'Clock this afternoon, at st. Paul's
Catholic church, Rev. Father p A. ORiley
officiating, Mr.. Michael McGinn and Miss
Mamie SMcGrath will be pronounced man
and wife. The groom elect is a popular
young mechanic of Meridian, Miss, and his
bride-to-be is a fayorite both in this city
and Woodlawn. Immediately after the cere-
mony the couple will go to Meridian, where
they will in future reside.
Since the Birmingham team is being
knocked all over the field and the pennant
As beginning to look like the coming of the
long looked for comet, the newsboys have
arranged the following yell;
Ham! Ham! Birmingham
Can't play ball wuff a dam.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Johnston Whipped Gibbons.

Philadelphia Pa, April 20.-Austin
Gibbons of Paterson, N. j., and Charley
johnson. formerly of Minneapolis and
now of this city, had a six round go at
the CALIFORNIAN club tonight. Gibbons
seemed to be heshy and not in condition
for a hard contest. His cleverness with
his hands however kept johnson from
administering as serious punishment as
would otherwise have been the result, but
as 1t was Johnson did the better work
and though he was unable to put Glib
bons out he was given the decision at
the end of the sixth round. The decision
met with the approval of those present.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21

Tonight at Rebie hall, -Bessemer, a de-
lightful programme of comedy and song
will be rendered by Birmingham and Bes-
semer talent for the benefit of st. Alloy
sius Catholic church of the latter city
A special dummy will leave the Florence
hotel corner on the Birmingham and Bes-
semer line at D. M, and the fare will be
20 cents for the round trip. A large
crowd will attend from this city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21

Washington April Ex-senator Nor
gan, who has been i'll for the last ten
days is improving. daily. and now needs
only rest and quiet. He will leave to-
morrow for Marcelton, Pa whore he
will remain for a time under treatment
in q sanitarium
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
International BimetaIi,c Conference.

Brussels, April 2O.-A bimetallic con-
ference, comprising delegates from the
United States, Great Britain, France,
Germany, Austria, Russia and Holland
met here today to discuss measures de-
signed to lead to the holding of a new
official international conference.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Running short OF Ammunition.

London, April 20-The Spanish embas-
sy here has received telegram stating
that the northern coast of Cuba is being
closely watched as the insurgents are
running short of ammunition and are
trying to smuggle supplies.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

In the scenery watching my company
tumble over each other. and listening
while they left out large slices OF my
play.
OF course. when we emerged nom
the h,strionie precincts. and mingled
with our guests. we received compli-
ments and congratulations. But later
on In the frankness and horrible candor
OF work-a-day life. the following criti-
cisms were offered:
why didn't you make q collection
for your serio-comic singersf I'm sure
after the FIRST few notes, every one
would have given generously. on condi-
ton that You didn't allow them TO sing
any more"
II say. what an interesting discussion
on bloomers that was that you had AT
the back Of the stage during the second
scene"
u should think that the iines that
were left out might have been very
bright"
How long had the aecompsnist been
learning the pianos"
was the man who made the final
speech an antiquary or merely a man
OF wonderful memory and profound re-
search3 Some OF those jokes had white
hair"
Had you ever gone through 4, be.
foref"
Who was the girl who kept her back
to the audience all the timer"
"Homely set Of women n the audi
enee. Guess the best-looking ones
stayed away"
Can you wonder that have given up
play-writing and retired from social
life. and taken once again to space writ
ing?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

Some persSas express surprise at a.
long continued popularity. I know ~
source. In his paimy days he ksve gen
erously 20 the needy. and TO all kinda
Of religious and charitable orxanixa-
tions
I saw IN the short space Of slx weeks
enough OF his generosity 20 convince
me that John L. sullivan b naturally a
noble-heareed man Enough 10 make
him widely and thoroughly admired.
n those who now wonder at his wide
spread popularity win remember that
IN HIS career OF sixteen years ~ HISS
been giving as freely ne during the ak
weeks that was member OF his com-
pany. they win have no reason 10 won
der any further as 10 why the big tel
low remains the popular idol of an who
admire the manly arr Of boxing.
Sullivan made enormous sams o.
money rapidly. and IN some respects
easily, He parted with some Of n reck-
lessly. But I have yet to hear OF a
single instance when. during his pros
porous days. he was appealed 10 Tor
any charity or deserving object and re-
fused 10 give OF his abundance.
MIKE DONOVAN.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

"A Hole In the Ground" In which he
made his professional debut on Aug. %.
at the Providence opera house, Provi-
dence, r. l. He remained with this
attraction throughout that season. and
about May II. 1883. was one of the trio
singing "Razzle Dazzle" in "A Brass
Monkey" along with George
Richards and William r. Mack.
He left that company to Join
The Texas Steer" as Major Yell,
but returned to resume in a short time
his former role. He next Joined Frank
Daniels company, and for four weeks
played the part OF the Attorney. His
next engagement was with George
Marion. in .'Mr. Macaroni" The play
was not success, but Mr.. Harlan. as
Awful jag. made hit. He then Joined
the Boys and Girls" company, and
played in one act at Saturday matinee
in Boston, Mass. and having studied
his part upon the train, appeared in all
OF the three acts in Philadelphia, Pa.
upon the following Monday night
While playing with this company his
salary was three times increased with
out solicitation upon his part. and in
spite of the fact that he had written
contract. Following this engagement
he successfully played in THE Isle Of
Champagne" Henderson's ALI Baba"
and In "Gloriana." He Joined Africa"
on Juno 10, 1898. opening at the Califor-
mia theater, San Francisco. He was
sub-starred in this production, but.
having finally disagreed with the man
agement. he left the company and
Joined Thomas @. Seabrooke, in TIA
basca," with which he remained four
teen weeks He then Joined "A Black
Sheep" opening at the Academy of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30
THE TRIGGER.

DIR. Il. M. Cundall outshot A. H. King
in the third and last contest of their
match. each for 500 side. one hundred
birds each. at Braddock. Pa. the other
day. Score. SIS to 81. Cundall has now
won three OF the four matches in which
they have engaged.
The Prix de Consolation. gold
medal, and one thousand francs. added
to sweepstakes of $50 each. was shot
for at Monte Carlo recently. NJ Poin-
cat won first prize. Stanley Pearce Sec
ond and Mr.. Sutcliffe third
The Collie club. OF New York. has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: President. jenkins Van
Schaick: .vice-presidents. T. H. Terry
and J. p. Morgan; treasurer. J. d. Shot
well: secretary. James Watson.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30


him. when Il comes 10 his rencrons
character and charitable instincts I
always have expressed and always win
express the sincerest admiration.
] am satisfied that during the last
sixteen years John L. Sullivan has
given away more money for benevolent
and religious purposes than any other
man OF anything like equal resources or
means Personal observation enables
me 10 state that he never gave for show.
HIS charities were always distributed
with a quiet modesty that proved his
generous heart
Joined his combination at New Or
leans In April. 1884. and during April
and May saw him constantly. day ana
night. Tor six weeks. What follows IL
BRIEF record OF the charities which |
saw him dispensed those that are
impressed on my mind by some ASSOC
citation. He gave away much money In
my presence which do not remember.
and also much more that did not come
under my observation.
Hen was then at the height OF his
tame, and the combination was doing
splendid business.
While We were travelling from Mont
gomery. Ala. to Savannah, Ga. the
brakeman OF the train brought to me A
Methodist preacher who asked me with
earnestness and sincerity for an intro
duction to Mr. Sullivan.
4 Il have heard so much and read az
much about him that I would like "a
shake him by the hands," said .hs
preacher
Sullivan was In the smoking com.
partment and I went to him and told
him what the preacher had said.
What can a minister want with
me?" he asked.
Just the pleasure of shaking you b,
the hand"
He hesitated for an instant, and the,
said: well. bring him in" / intro
duced the divine, who said:
M. Sullivan. am glad to see yo,
and pleased to shake You by the hans
and wish you luck"
BE seated" said Sullivan.
As they sat together they chatted ovel
affairs in the South. Then Sullivan
asked, Where is your church," fol
lowed by What sort of congregation.
have your"
The minister answered. my church
is small and my congregation poor, but
we are struggling along hopefully"
Mike. will you tell Moran that
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

The name of Kate Dale promises to
become as familiar to the public as Lii
lian Russell's or Ada Rehan's. Many
lovers CT comedy have already learned
to watch for 1t, and interviewers are
beginning to wait upon the clever
young woman who. for professional
uses. has lately adopted It Good author
i.y declares her unusually endowed
with the necessary gifts for success. be-
ing beautiful. young. Quick-witted. imi-
tative and magnetic. She is as brave
as she is charming, and. undaunted by
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

twhen we ought TO have been nj the hsll
where we we're TO actl. and ss she had
10 buy clippers In which 10 act her part
she wrote out her newspaper report at
the shoe shop while the salesman fitted
on her slippers Such are the straits
that the worklngwoman who strives
after pleasure IL reduced toll
The coupe that had been hired TO take
us to the scene Of action WAS about half
an hour late. and when II came was
found TO be about large enough to
comfortably hold the performers hats.
However,. he costumes were slowed in.
the boxes OF makeup" wedged be-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

JOfN L. SOLi&lNA AN lO-DA1.
want him?" Sullivan said to me. When
had done SO Sullivan said:
Moran. give me $50 and charge IL
10 my account"
Sullivan handed the money to the
minister. saying:
Il am glad to have met you, sir, and
hope this will help TO build the new
church.
Il lid not come to beg from you.
protested the preacher.
Never mind" said John. You look
like a pretty good fellow. one of the
sort like to help"
The minister stood up. took Sulll-
vans right hand in both his hands,
and with every sign of emotion thanked
and blessed him, and as they parted
he repeated over and over again. May
God always bless your
While at Birmingham, Ala, Sullivan
was asked by Roman Catholic priest
to visit the fair that was being held for
the benefit Of the church. John tried TO
excuse himself. He knew that attend
ing the fair meant giving away more or
less money As an excuse for not going
he said:
II don't care about the money may
give. but I object to doing so In the
presence OF lot Of strangers, the ma
jority OF whom are sure to be ladies"
But the priest would accept no ex-
cuse. Il have promised my people to
take you there and | must keep my
word" he said. John gave In and went
to the fair, and In short order wrote
his name In the books Of every young
lady who had a booth. There were
shout twenty live of them and each sig
nature represented subscription of
SIS.
In his gifts Sullivan never showed
any preference as TO creeds or race. I
notice that in helping the aged, old
men and old women. he was very
prompt.
He never gambled: II was rare
thing for him to visit faro bank. and
for poker he had no taste. Yet l have
seen him on more than one occasion
give literally to broken-down gamblers,
the names OF whom have forgotten.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-05-30

AN &ASAh9A
and American Association. Re has
been reappointed for the coming season
by President Young. and the latter
could not have made better selection.
as Hurst is generally looked upon as be-
Ing one OF the best and most fearless
umpires In the business. He was born
June 30. 1865. at Ashland. Pa. and
started out as an umpire In the Penn
sylvania State League in 1858. finishing
the season there. In 1889 he went to
the Southern League. which. however.
disbanded In July of that year. and he
finished the season as an umpire IN the
Western Association. In 1880 he was
engaged by the officials OF the Minne-
apolis club to manage their team. which
had an exciting finish that year. with
the Kansas Citys for the championship
of that association. the latter winning
IL bv few points. Hurst has q good
eye, plenty of wind and strong muscles.
Besides, he is active, has pluck and the
ability to judge quickly, without the
thought Of consequences. and that Is
what makes him one of the best UNI
pires that ever stood behind the home
plate Some people think he is some
thing of a tyrant on the ball field. but
IL it were not for his promptness in
checking he belligerent actions Of the
unruly players. there are times when
games would end in small riots. 1t Is
his keeping the men in their places, and
making them attend strictly to their
work. tina. has made him so successful
and generally respected. He is popu-
lar with the public as well as the play
ers