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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Joseph Chamberlain Questioned.

London, April 21,-In the house of COM
mons today the Rt. Hon. Joseph Cham
berain, secretary of state for the colo
MES. was questioned by Sir Ellis Ash
mead Bartlett in regard to the importa-
ton of the munitions of war and men by
the Transvaal government. Mr.. Cham
berlain said that doubtless munitions of
war were being imported into the Trans
vaal, but Great Britain was not entitled
to them unless there should be evidence
showing that the material was not in
tended to be used purely for purposes of
defense. The government of the Trans
vaal, he said, had assured him that 1t
had not imported any mercenary soldiers,
but he thought there was no doubt that
many immigrants to the Transvaal had
received military training and were I'M
der prescription from other countries.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
SKINNY SUFFERER SAVED
What Do You Think Makes Strong Men
Weak2
Experience of Prominent North Dakota
Politician Who Gained Forty
Pounds in Few Weeks.

Every man likes to be strong.
Why shouldn't you be2
Are you tobacco user?
You are?
OF course you know that tobacco-users,
as rule, are away below normal weight.
because tobacco destroys digestion and
sets certain nerves on fire. That wears
on the BRAIN saps it's power. and you
gradually become impotent. 1t is called
lost manhood" You never get weak
this way when you gain flesh like our
friend Williams Read what he says;
One Box Did 1t.
Sykeston, Wells Co, N. d., July rs.
Gentlemen: One box of No-To-Bac
cured me of the tobacco habit, both
smoking and chewing, after having used
the weed for nearly forty years. My
health is much better, nerves strong and
steady. and l have gained over forty
pounds in flesh. | have recommended
No-To-Bac to some of my friends all of
whom have been cured. l firmly believe
that No-To-Bac will do for others what 1t
has done for me. | heartily recommend
it to all those who have become slaves to
the use of tobacco and deisre to be eman-
cipated. j. A. WILLIAMS,
County Auditor.
Now, don't you think No-To-Bac worth
a trial, especially when you buy from
your own druggist under absolute guar
antee of cure? Get our booklet, Don't
Tobacco Spit and S+foke Your Life
Away" written guarantee OF cure and
free sample, mailed for the asking. Adj
dress Sterling Remedy company, Chicago
or New York.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Paris, April 21.-In the senate today M
Demoule made an attack upon the cabi-
net, and denounced their remaining in
power after having been defeated in the
senate as violation of the constitution.
The senate, he said, was willing to vote
the Madagascar credits only to a consti-
tutional ministry. He therefore proposed
that the senate adjourn until a ministry
should come before it which possessed
the confidence of both houses of the
French parliament.
Premier Bourgeois protested against
such action. 1t was not the senate's pre-
rogative, he declared, thus to Judge the
ministry right which belonged to the
national congress alone.
The senate, by a vote of III to 90, adopt
ed motion to defer discussion of the
Madagascar credits until a new ministry
should be formed. The ministers left
the senate chamber when the vote on the
motion was announced and assembled at
the foreign office to discuss the situation
The radical senators and deputies WIS.,
tied NJ Bourgeois and his colleagues
and urged them to continue the struggle
Late the ministers went to the palace of
the Elysee to consult with President
Faure. 1t is believed that they decided
not to resign, but to convoke the cham
Der of deputies and demand a revision OF
the constitution presumably in the drec-
ton of Withdrawing the cabinet from
direct responsibility to the chambers.
1t was officially announced this even
ing that the ministry, in view of the sem
ate's attitude in barring the expendi-
lures necessary to maintain the troops
in Madagascar, had decided to resign,
but were unwilling to abandon Office ex-
planning to the chamber of deputies the
facts of the situation.
Subsequently M. Bourgeois informed
President Faure of the result of the con-
ference and afterwards conferred with
M. Belisson, president of the chamber of
deputies who then summoned that body
to meet on Thursday. The chamber adj
journed on April 2, not intending to meet
again until May 10.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
WEDDING BELLS.
A Meridian Young Man Captures Brmng-
ham Young Observation-Disclosures
Weddng-A Quiet Affair Tonight.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock at St
Pauls Catholic church Mr. Michael Nc
CHM and Miss Mary McGrath. uttered
the vows which forever made them man
and wife. Rev. Father P. A. ORiley
officiated IN a solemn and impressive
manner.
To the sweet strains of Mendelssohn S
wedding march by Miss Nora Sullivan
the bride and groom marched up the
aisle to the chancel rail, followed by Mr.
John Fallons. with Miss Nina Perry on
his arm, as attendants. Here the solemn
words of the Catholic church were pro-
nounced and the wish of two lives was
conSummated.
The bride was dressed in a beautiful
tan travelling costume, and in her hand
was large bunch of pure white rose
buds. The groom and best man were
in conventional black.
Miss Perry wore a beautiful costume
of green and black. After the ceremony
congratulations were in order, and the
happy couple drove to the depot, where
they boarded train for Meridian, Miss,
where they will in future reside.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22


afternoon on a special train TO see the
opera, ELISA"
Several carloads of new poles have ar
rived that will be used in the construc-
ton of-the new telephone system.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Methodist church will give a ''povertie
partie" Friday evening at the residence
of Maj. and Mrs. r. A. Randall, on Wal
nut street
Fred Goblin of Indianapolis was among
his many friends in Gadsden several days
last week.
r. E. Randall of Birmingham was up
Sunday.
Misses Emma Monroe and Bessie Smith
of Alfalfa were over shopping Friday.
DR.. A. b. Jones of Jones college is visit
ing in Huntsville.
Sam Hart, a Gadsden young man who
travels for a Cincinnati house, was in
town Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Eula Thornton of Talladega. who
has been visiting the family of r. A. Ca
sey for the past two weeks, has returned
home
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
NUN YON' S
DYSPEPSIA
CURE. /.

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heartburn. shooting pains of the stom-
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Munyon's rheumatism Cure seldom
fails to relieve in one to three hours, and
cures in few days. Price, Is cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, lons or groins and all
forms of kidney disease. Price rs cents.
Munyon's yitalizer restores lost pow
ers to weak men. Price, 81.
Ask your druggist for free copy of
Munyon's Guide to Health and treat
yourself at home with harmless reme-
dies that contain positive cures for all
diseases.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon,
1905 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Croker,s Horses Didn,t Start.

London, April 21.-At the EPSON spring
meeting today the Westminster plate of
300 sovereigns for 2-year-olds, the second
to receive rs sovereigns out of the plate,
five furlongs, was won by Mrs. Lang
try's Amphibia. Seamist was second and
Bayolia third.
Croker had nine entries in the differ
ent races of the day, but none of them
started.
The great Metropolitan stakes handi-
cap of 1000 sovereigns, for 3-year-olds
and upwards, the second to receive SO
sovereigns out of the stakes, about two
miles and a quarter, was won by Red
ferns Fatherless. The Rays was second
and Fiesole third.
The great Surrey handicap was won
by Royal Rose, Ugly second and Par
dOlo third
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
GADSDEN.
A Pleasant Yachting Party-League Carni-
val-Personal and General.

A Pleasant Yachting Party-League Carni-
val-Personal and General.
Gadsden, April 21-(Special) 1.-The
League carnival at the knights of Pyth-
las hall Thursday and Friday evening
was quite a success. The hall was pro-
fusely and handsomely decorated with
pot flowers and plants. Many charming
amusements were introduced and deli
cate refreshments and ices of almost eve
ny variety were served by lot of pretty
misses in elegant style. The beautiful
and tasty displays that our merchants
had in the hall would be hard to excel.
Some choice selections of music We're rem
dered by brass quartette, and there
were also some charming recitations by
the leading talent of our city. The ba-
zaar was unique and exceedingly inter-
esting, and those who failed to attend
missed rare treat. The Epworth league
realized a handsome sum that will go
to a good cause.
Last Thursday afternoon several
young men had the pleasure of enjoying
the first yachting party of the season.
ut was given in honor of Mr.. Fred Goblin
of Indianapolis, former Gadsden boy.
AT 3 o'clock the party were aboard the
little yacht Alice Maud" and the en-
gineer piloted the yacht down the beau
fiful Coosa until they reached Mint
spring, spring tnat is only a rev miles
from this city and one that should be
noted for it's beautiful surrounding seen
cry. rAt o'clock delicious nicknacks were
spread, and about an hour later the mer-
ny party departed for the city, convers-
ing over the beautiful river. with its
gorgeous trees that bend over her banks,
all adorned in beautiful green foliage.
The party was small, but there were
enough to make the affair an enjoyable
one. Those who had the pleasure of
participating were Maj. J. w. Sibert,
Messrs. Fred Goblin of indianapolis, L. L.
Herzberg, John c. Pugh, Hubert Davis,
Bernard Green, Bert Loveman and Dan
Turrentine.
A few days ago special train from
Anniston came over, bearing the young
ladies of the Southern Female university.
They pienicked at the beautiful Nocco-
lula Falls, on Belleview Highlands.
In the past few days between 200 and
300 strikers from the Eagle and Phenix
mills of Columbus, Ca, have arrived in
this city to work at the big Dwight mill.
A large party of Gadsden's young So
cial set went over to Admission Thursday
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
TO BUSINESS MEN.

You want your business
placed before the reading pub
lie. Orders received for adj
vertisements in the State
Herald with an absolute guar
antee that it has the largest
circulation of any daily news
paper in Alabama. Proof fur
nished this Office to the con-
trary will liquidate the bill
for the work; and our press
room, counting room, mailing
room lists and reports are
open for inspection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Birmingham. April 21.-The thirty-sec-
ond annual Shakespeare commemora-
ton of the Birmingham Dramatic and
Literary club was held tonight in the
Grosvenor room of the Grand hotel
About 300 guests were present among
them being Ambassador Bayard and
Mrs. Bayard Mr. George W., Parker,
the American consul and the president
of the club, occupied the chair. A letter
was read by Mr.. Parker from President
Cleveland acknowledging an invitation
to attend the celebration. Mr. Bayard
delivered a speech, In the course of
whichane dwelt upon literature as one of
cation.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
COL. EMIL NUNEz SURRENDERED.
He Will Be Tried in New York on til
Charge of F'ilibustering.

Charge OF Fil1bustering.
Philadelphia, April 21.-CoI Emil Nu-
nez of this city, who is accused of aiding
in the recent filibustering expedition of
the steamer Bermuda, from New York
to Cuba, and who could not be located
when John D. Hart. the head of the Hart
steamship line, and Capt. John O'Brien,
First Mate Edward Murphy and the car
penter, Albert Simonson, of the steiner
were arraigned here Saturday on the
same charge, surrendered to United
States Commissioner Bell this afternoon.
He was formally held in $1,000 bail for trial
at the United States court in New York
on May 49, Messrs. Hart O'Brien and
Murphy are under the same ball. Simon
son having been discharged. Colonel
NuneZ, who is a leader of the Cuban jun
ia in Philadelphia, stated to the commits
sioner that he had been absent from the
city and knew nothing of the Issuance
of the warrant for his arrest until re-
Gently, and that as soon as he reached
Philadelphia today he gave himself up.
Judge Butler in the United States court
today granted a warrant of removal for
the transfer of eleven members of the
crew of the Bermuda to New York where
they will testify against the accused.
The men are under $3.50 bail each for
their appearance as witnesses, and not
securing bail, they have been incarce-
rated here. They were taken to New
York this afternoon by United States
Deputy Marshals Meyers and Hunt and
were surrendered to the United States
marshal of this district. Captain Clap
perton, the British consul at this port,
today paid the seamen of the Bermuda
their wages. United States inspectors
today examined the Bermuda at the re-
quest of the present captain Samuel
Hughes, the latter commander of the
steamer Laurada, for the purpose of de-
termining the passenger carrying ca
pacity of the vessel The inspectors
gave Captain Hughes a certificate per-
hitting the steamer to carry thirty-sfx
passengers, Under her former rating in
New York the Bermuda was only ALLOW
ed to carry thirty-five passengers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Parts for any stove and gas
oline stoves repaired at J. E..
Gossett's, 1914 End avenue.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Nice Trip Via the Southern Railway to Rich
mond, Va.


The sixth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans will be held at
Richmond, Va, June 80, July and 2,
1896, and the Southern has announced
the very satisfactory rate of 1 cent per
mile Travelled.
1t is expected that this will be the
largest reunion ever held by the veterans,
and to this end the Southern will lend
every effort The Southern operates two
trains daily from Birmingham to Rich
mond, with schedule of about twenty
five hours between these points. / will
take pleasure in comforting with persons
desiring to arrange for special equipment
for organized parties.
For detailed information as to rates,
schedule, sleeping car accommodations
ETC., communicate with
L. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A.,
No. North Twentieth Street, Birming-
ham, Ala. Telephone No. 846
3-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
They Found Out Nothing.

Atlanta, Ca, April 21-The Georgia
railroad commission today investigated
the question of control of the Georgia
Southern and Florida railroad. The pre-
sumption of the commission was that this
company was controlled by the Southern
railway, because it is a commonly accept
ed fact that the Southern owns a majori-
ty of the stock of the Georgia Southern
and Florida. In undertaking this inves-
tigation the state commission gave as its
purpose the intention of treating the two
roads named as the same line If it APP
peared that one controlled or managed
the other by lease, ownership or other
wise. But back of this announced inten-
ton was something of greater Importance.
The legality of the Southerns consolida-
ton of various lines into one system was
liable to attack. The Georgia Southern
and Florida denied that it is controlled by
the Southern. The lawyers and witnesses
testified that they did not know whether
the Southern owns a majority of the
stock in the other company or not. The
commission based it's case largely on the
report made by President Spencer of the
Southern to the stockholders of that COM
pany one year ago. In that report he
spoke of the future of the Georgia South
ern and Florida as though it would be a
part of the Southerns system. The COM
pany insisted that the report quoted from
was made prior to the reorganization of
the Georgia Southern and Florida.
The commission did not succeed in es-
tablishing the fact that the Southern con-
trolls the Georgia Southern. 1t was shown
that in traffic matters the two roads are
often competitors and antagonistic. The
commission took the case under advise
ment A similar case in regard to the
Central of Geolgi and the Southern was
postponed. The Southern owns a MAORI
ty of the CentraPs stock, but they have no
officers in common-and they do compete
fo, b.rc;
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

IObiLMAIN tAh bERNlCE.
Train No. SO, leaving Birmingham at BEE
a. M, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars
between Birmingham and Atlanta uniting
at Atlanta with and forming part of the
Washington and Southwestern yestibule
Limited, running solid between Atlanta
and New York, thus making no change be-
tween Birmingham and New York
Train No. SO, leaving Birmingham at 3:35
p. m, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars
between Birmingham and Jacksonville, via
Atlanta and Macon. and between Birming-
ham and Atlanta, and between Atlanta and
New York, via Washington.
Train No. 81. westbound, leaving Bir-
mingham at 1880 p. m, carries Pullman
Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and
Winona. Passengers will be admitted to
car leaving Birmingham at y. m, and.
arriving, will be allowed to remain in the
car until a. m.
Additional information as to schedules.
rates, sleeping car reservation. etc. cheer
fully furnished upon application to office
of travelling passenger agent, No 7 North
Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala; tele-
phone. SAG. j. NJ. CULP
General supt, Washington. b. C.
w. A. TURK,
G. P. A., Washington, d. G.
C. A. BENSCOTER,
A. G. p. A, Chattanooga, Tenn.
l.. A. SHIPMAN,
t. P. A, Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
King Menelik's Letter Returned

Rome, April 21.-General Baldissera
commanding the Italian forces in Abyss
sinfa, has received a letter from King
Menelik in which that monarch said that
If Italy refused the terms of peace which
he had offered through Major SaIsaI,
italian envoy to the Abyssinian camp, he
would hold Major Salsal as hostage un-
less the letters defining the terms of peace
were referred to him. General Baldis-
sera, Immediately upon receiving this
communication, sent back the letters and
now considers that peace negotiations be-
tween Italy and Abyssinia have been
finally ruDtured
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Savannah, Ca, April 21.-At mass
meeting of the Baptist congregations Of
Savannah tonight resolutions of sympa-
thy with Rev. A. j. Diaz, the missionary
now under arrest In Cuba, were adopted
The resolutions call upon the home mis-
sion board of the southern Baptist church
to provide Rev. Mr.. Diaz with necessary
comforts and means for his defense and
state the willingness of the Savannah
Baptists to pay their proportion of the ex-
pense incurred
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
look So and a Gun.

1t was discovered yesterday morning
that John Wards saloon on Second ave-
nue. had been burglarized the night be-
fore. The burglar or burglars got away
with 81 in money and Mr.. Wards pistol,
which he would be glad to recover. Mr.
Ward does not know how an entrance
was effected, but is inclined to believe
that the thief was locked in when the
saloon was closed for the night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 8 to | a and Baptist
Young Peoples Union May6-7, 1896.

A rate of one fare for the round trip
has been authorized by the Southern
railway for the above occasions. Tickets
will be sold May 5, 6, Z and s, good re-
turning within fifteen days from date Of
sale, with privilege of extension so as
to secure fifteen days additional by de-
posting same with joint agent at Chat
tanooga on or before May Ia.
Further information will be cheerfully
furnished by
L. A. SHIPMAN, G. P. A.,
No. North Twentieth street, Birming-
ham, Ala. Telephone S46.
A-15-tf 5-2
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
The Reforms Not Wanted.

Havana, April 21.-Madrid dispatches
state that the minister of the colonies
is preparing to put into effect in Cuba
and Porto Rico the reforms which were
promulgated March Is, 1896 The rebel
Hon broke out February "a, 1895. The
reforms were not acceptable to the Gu
bans then and will not be now. They are
home rule in name only, all their main
revenues and the power of veto being
held by Spain. They cannot be put into
effect without general election, which
cannot be held under conditions which
exist in Cuba at present.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Civil Service Examination.

There will be civil service examina-
ton held in Birmingham for the grade of
clerks and carriers in the government
building on June 6. The ages are limited
to above Is years for clerks and between
81 and 40 for carriers. Applications must
be filed with the secretary of the local
board of examiners Mr.. Lewis G.
Moorer on or before May 49,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
An Overdose Of Laudanum.

Florence Franklin, a young colored
woman, yesterday morning swallowed an
overdoce of laudanum at her home on
Avenue G and had 1t not been for the
timely arrival of physicians the drug
would have proved fatal. 1t is said that
the woman labored under an apprehen-
sion that her husband was about to
abandon her and had grown very de-
Snnndent of LATE
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
C0LORED CAMPMEETlNG
At Wares Grove Is Attracting Large Crowds
White and Colored Invited to Attend,

A very large crowd attended the col
ored camp meeting now in progress at
Wares grove last night, and among the
number were quite a number of whites,
who took part in the prayer services.
DR.. McGill, the editor and evangelist,
will lead the services tonight and every
body, white and colored, is invited to
attend. These religious meetings mean
much good for Birmingham and should
be encouraged by every one
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Newberry,s Ex-Mavor Dead.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 21.-James X. p
Goggans, aged As, charity patient at
the city hospital, died today of pneumo-
MIA. From letter found in his pockets,
written by Attorney w. II. Hunt of New
berry, S. c., it Is learned that Goggans
was formerly mayor of Newberry He
had been here three months, working oc-
casonally as collector for an Insurance
company.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
10 FLORIDA.

Excursion tickets now on sale by the
Plant system to all principal Florida
points. Double daily trains leave Mont
gomery ITO a. m. and p. M, carrying
through sleepers from st. Louis and Gin
cinnati by the Louisville and Nashville
railroad to Jacksonville. Through sleep
ers from Montgomery to Tampa leaving
Montgomery s p. m.
For any information write to
w. v. LIFSEY, D. p. A,
12-29-tf Montgomery. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Election Troubles.

New Orleans, April PA special to the
Daily States dated Amite City, La, says:
DIR. A. Fl. Goss, populst-republican can
didate for coroner for Tangipahoa parish
was shot and instantly killed, and s. G.
Hyde, democrat, was mortally wounded
this evening in election difficulties. One
negro is reported killed in st. Landry.
These are the only troubles so far re-
norfnd