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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
The State Herald Is authorized TO ap-
nounce David j. ovens of Birmingham as
a candidate for representative in the gen
eral assembly, subject to the action Oh tne
democrats of the county at the primary
election.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. I. A. Brown as candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the action OF
the democratic primary.
1 hereby announce myself candidate Tor
the next legislature from Jefferson county
subject to the democratic primaries. NOW,
brothers, do not fail to go to the primaries
on April H. as you all know l am not
j. A. CURLEE.
1 hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the demo-
DANIEL. A. GREENE.
nounce Mr.. John Mcqueen as candidate
for the Legislature, SUBJECT TO action OF
the democratic primary.
1 hereby announce myself candidate
for the Legislature before the democratic
w. II. WADE.
At the suggestion of some of my friends
1 announce that | will be a candidate at the
coming democratic primary for nomination
as one of the candidates to represent IL J .h.
Legislature, subject of course to the action
of said primary. Respectfully, D-
JOHN j. ALTMAN.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Mr.. A. ). v he e1
for the Lower House of the General Assem-
bly, of Alabama from Jefferson county, SUP
ject to the action Of the democratic prl-
mary.
The State Herald is authorized TO an
nounce Col. Sam viii John as candldate
for the lower house of the General as
sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county
subject to the action of the democratic ana
conservative party.
To the State Herald:
You are hereby authorized to announce
my name as a candidate for the Legisia-
ture, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic primaries to be held on April H.
L. ID. WHITE.
am a candidate for the democratic nom
ination, at the primary election on April II,
for REPRESENTATIVE in the General Assem-
bly, JOHN HAhKINS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank p. OBrien as
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Z. S. Smith as candi-
date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject
to action of the democratic primary cleo
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of DR.. r. NJ. Cunning
ham as a candidate for the State Senate
from Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Mr.. James b. Francis
as candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffer.
son county, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
I am candidate for Tax Collector for
JEFFERSON county, subject TO the democratic
primary. r. G. HEWITT.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
FnR cONSTARLE

The friends of C. w. Austin announce
him as a candidate for Constable. Beat No.
81, subject to action of the democratic pri-
mary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
FOR COUNTY TREAsIrRER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of ]. T. Mcknight as a
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to
action of the Jefferson county democratic
primary election.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Kenneth f. Hawkins
a candidate for reelection to the office
of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to
action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

Auction sale of fifty horses
and mules. Several choice
saddlers and double teams.
Sale rain or shine, without re-
serve, Tuesday, April z.
J. M. NELL & SONS,
Stock Yards.
Auctioneer, G. G. Phillips.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

FO1t J UblI TOE Ut TIE FEACF.
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
oinct No. 81, subject to the action of the
democratic primary. !. H. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of A. j. Tarrant as a can
didate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county
subject TO the democratic primary election
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Samuel L. Robertson
a candidate for reelection to the office
of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub
ject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as
a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county
subject to the action of the democratic
primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

J. Felix Mclaughlin Is a candidate for Tax
Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic primaries, April
II, 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

am a candidate for the democratic NOM
ination, at the primary election on April Ii,
for Representative in the General Assem-
bly,. JOHN HAhKlNS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald Is authorized TO an
nounce David j. Ovens of Birmingham as
a candidate for representative in the gen
eral assembly, subject to the action OF the
democrats of the county at the primary
= election,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name Of j. K. p. Laird as n
candidate for County Commissioner First
district. subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05
~ - 'i DANIEL a. GREENE.

l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the demo-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr. John Mcqueen as eandldate
for the Legislature, subject TO actioh OF
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

SIdIt
You are hereby authorized to announce
my name as candidate for the Legisia-
ture, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic primaries to be held on April L.,
L. ID. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Legislature before the democratic
primaries to be held April II, 1896.
w. H. WADE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized TO an
nounce Col. Sam Will John as candldate
for the lower house Of the General AS
sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county
subject to the action of the democratic anu
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Mr.. A. j. " heelo
for the Lower House of the General Assem-
bly, of Alabama from Jefferson county, SUD
ject to the action of the democratic pfl-
mn
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald Is authorized 40 nm
nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district, subject to the action Of
the Jefferson county democratic primary
election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

e. w. Taylor is a candidate for Coun+,,
Commissioner for the Fourth district ~
jefferson county. subject 70 the acfion IF
the democratic primaries. va
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

W. C. McTyeire of beat 80 is a candidate
for Commissioner from the First District
of Jefferson county, subject to aetiop 80
the democratic primary election vi
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

hereby announce myself candidate for
the next legislature from jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primaries, NOW,
on April II, as you all know L am not
afraid of close runs. Yours respectfully.
j. A. CURLEE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr. I. A. Brown as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the action or
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-05

No. 1871 Second Avenue
IL O'Clock noon. -. 65 IL midnight .4s
Washington, April 4.--Weather fore
cast for Alabama: Fair; southeasterly
winds.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

fifteen rounds in an uptown Philade'pnif
club house on Saturday night ins
fighting was hard on both sides until thu
tenth round when Fisher staggered Nc
Gulre by terrific blow on the point OF the
jaw, not however with sufficient force 70
put him out In the fifteenth round.
however, Fisher got In similar blow, ano
the time keeper counted him out,
A ten round go for q decision Wss
scheduled to take place In Messlck's hall
last night between" Midget" John 0lynn,
OF Wilminton. and John Lynch, Of Phil
adelphis. 1t did not take place on &C
count OF the small amount Of gate money
received. Glynn had been training hard
for the fight, running eight or ten miles
q day. He had hoped to take on match
with Casper Leon, had last nights
scheduled fight taken place.
Glynn stated last night that unless
he can arrange fight with Frank Nc
Call at 10 pounds he will retire from
the ring.
Jack Lynch, who was to meet 6lynn
last night, had trained himself down to
11s pounds under the direction OF ALI
Lunt,
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Equal suarago versus wheeIs.

A number OF WILMINGTON woven,
prominent In various good works. are In
terested IN the Equal Suffrage question
and expect TO attend the convention at
Newport on Thursday and Friday. Liks
many other Wilmington women,
whether interested In the question
OF the day, or not, these Equal Suffrage
woman are devotees Of the wheel, and,
ore and all, they have decided to ride
their beloved silent steed to the scene OF
the convention this week.
Here q question has arisen which
comes near staggering many Of them.
The distance will necessltate them
wearing their regular bicycle
costumes, which, for the most, consist
Of Abbreviated skirts and leggiugs
Nearly all OF them will address the CON
ventisn, or will read learned papers
In favor OF the great cause The
question which confronts then
is this: Can they-do they dars-to Ap
pear on the platform at the convention
In short bicJ cling sklrts2 One bright
young woman suggests that each take hel
wheel on the platform with her, anc
assume graceful position with Il Will,
she performs her equal suffrage duty
The question, however, has not yet beer
fully decided.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Sports KinetOsOoped.

o. P. Oaylor In writing up the Metro
politan- Newark game on Friday saws that
Manager Burns, Of Newark, and Umpire
Hogglns were q side show unto them
selves. He continues: One was chasing
the other over the diamond half the time,
and each pointed q terrible finger to the
other sixty seven times by unofficial
count. Mr.. Hoggins borrowed . watch
twice and "polled" time on "Tom" Had
It been q pistol It might have had some
effect. Mr. Burns wanted to umpire and
play centre field. It attempting to do
both he wore q path In the grass from
Van Haltren's salt lick to the back
stop
President Young, OF the National
League, says he will not transfer umpires
this year on demands of managers. but
rules governing the staff
The Athletic Committee of the Y. M
o. A. will meet to night for the
purpose Of arranging for the annual
field sports and preparing for the out
door Summer work.
The Martin Senate Baseball Clu b has
organized for the season with tn est
players: William Smith, r. King @; Q
Martin, p; William Keen. 8 8; Martin,
1b; II. stidham, %; A Rettew, 3b;
d Sparks, r.f; j. Hart CT; A Robin
son, IL w. Smith is captain. William
Henderson, No. 800 Harrison street. Is
manager. He would like TO receive chRl-
lenges from teams averaging 13 years,
and wants TO arrange c game with the
second team of Friends School.
The tournament of Switchboard. poo
and pinocnle will be continued by the
Manning Library Association, ReilleJ
Lyceum and Shields Library Association
each Thursday night hereafter.
Manager Selee Of Boston has his eye OF
Tannebill, the pitcher of the RichmonC
Club of the Virginia State Lssgue
Tannehill is a left hand pitcher and Il
one of the fastest men In the business Il
a minor league
Pitcher Nichols says this is his last
year OF baseball After this season he Ii
going into business.
Manager Irwin put on a uniform yes
terdsy and coached the New York team
Zsarfoss, the Giants catcher, is con.
fined to bis room with q severe cold, anC
he will be unable TO resume work for two
weeks.
Drexel Academy, OF Philadelphia, and
the Princeton Jr., club OF Wilmington
will cross bats In Wilmington o.
Decoration Day.
William II Meek. q we'll known pro
fessional pedestrian who was we'll know
In Wilmington died Ia Denver, COL, oil
Saturday of consumption.
o. p Osylor, the eminent authority OF
baseball says It will be q hard thing Il
displace Philadelphia.
F. B. Talcott came up from Old Poin
yesterday on the Norfolk express en- rout'
to New York where he went TO root TO
the Giants He thinks New York viii
pull up in the race for the pennant,
The Hickory Baseball Club defeated
the R,zor Backs. The score was 25 TO
d. Conuor was the star player OF The
game In both batting and field work
The Hickory would like TO hear from any
team under 90 years o. age. Send al
challenges TO w. T, Shields, Sl5 South
Harrison, Wilmington.
The race meet at the Barksdale track
three miles from Elkton, will open oi
May II, one day sfteer the closing o
the present meet at Elkton track.
The Brownson Library Association In
tends to rsorganio It's baseball team 70
| the current season.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Social and Personal Notes.


Charles Tulle. of sesford, is registered
at the Hotel jennings.
The Monday Night Glass will give its
closing dance Of the season at Eden Hall
on Thursday evening
George Jones, Of Kennedyville, Nd
regiotered at the Clayton House yester.
day afternoon.
William Pennewell and Howard NJ.
Wilkinson, Of Dover, were In Whining
ton last evening.
Persons who saw Martin Lane leave
his wheel at Sixth and West streets say
that it was thing Of beauty and & Joy
forever.
James 7. Morgan, An engineer on the
Delaware division Of the p. w. q B.
railroad, who has been very III for some
time past, has returned to work.
w. G. Jones, Jr., and Joseph 7. Nlelds
have returned from visit to West
Chester. They made the trip there on
their wheels.
Right Rev. Abbot Hillary Pfrlnele,
father superior Of the Benedictlna Order.
Is visiting Rsv. Father Jorg, pastor OF
the Polish Catholic Church.
William Lea and family will soon gc
to Sandy Springs. rear Washington,
where they will spent the Summer.
Harry Ford and Lewis Smith, OF Dover,
were IN Wilmington to day.
Secretary Of State Whitoman Is IN
Dover. He viii return tomorrow.
Mr. aud Mrs. willard Salisbury, Jr.,
are at Atlanta, Ga.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Charming LiIiputi.ps at the Ora

Charming LiIiputians at the Grand.
After an absence Of several years, Mrs.
Tom Thumb, who, with her husband,
General Tom Thumb, were the most
famous OF the worlds liliputians, again
visited Wilmington, and, supported by =
sterling company of little people, gave =
fine entertainment In the Grand Opera
House last evening. There was = large
audience, composed Of children, and
grown people who were children when
the general and his charming little wife
first came to this city, and every one
enjoyed the performance. Owing TO q
delay in transferring the baggage from
the depot the set program was some
what dlsarranged. Professor Van
Dagrift gave plano selection after
which Harry Helms showed the
perfection TO which the use Of the hands
In magic and Juggling can be brought
Miss Jennie Qaigley In her songs and
Afterwards In her hypno elsctro.msgia
performance, Mme Trazour being her
hypmotizsr, gave q wonderful exhibition.
Mrs. Tom Thumb, her husband, Count
Magri. and his brother, Baron Magri,
Captain George Liable aud Miss Annie
Nelson comprised the "little people, 4"
and their work was excellent. An
iiluslonary act entitled The
Enchanted Statue" completed .the pro
gram Mrs. Tom Thumb sang her
famous song "Pm 65," which she has
given some 600 times and which has
been complImented by all the crowned
heads of Europe This and tomorrow
afternoon matinees will be given sand
this evening and to morrow night the
regular performances.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Married.

BAssETT-FREEsTON No. ol2 JEFF
ferson street, Wednesday evening. April %,
1895. by Rev. @. +. Hendricks, pastor
Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church, John
this city.
BRADWAY-ANDFR RSON.-At the Union
NJ K. parsonage No. 5O5 Washington street,
John ID. Q. Hanna, Edward L. Brsdway and
Miss Lille Anderson, both OF New Castle
county. Delaware.
-SCRAFTON.-James A. Hobson
and Miss Florence 1. Scrafton, both of this
city. by hev. o q. Buddington. at his resi-
dence. No. OH West Fourth street. Friday
evening.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
"a midnight Benz TO Ring for Elks.

In accordance with tho custom OF It's
order. Wilmington Lodge. No. 307, B. p.
o. Elks, will give It's 6rst annual benefit
in the Grand Opera House on the even
ing Of May 49, After much effort TO SO
cure a company Of unqussdonsd merit,
the order has been successful In obtain
ing Hoyt's masterpiece. "A Midnight
Bell" with Digby Bell. Laura Joyce Bell
and Gertrude Perry In the cast "a
Midnight Bell" is Mr.. Hoyt's most sue
cessful comedy, having received It's 750
performance at the Park Theatre,
Boston. on April 90. The occasion Of It's
appearance In Wilmington will be made
an extra event, as It Is the FIRST tine II
has played a benefit, and most all the
men members Of the company are Elks
The cast is composed OF the folio wing +:
Dlgby Bell. Albert o. Deltwyn,
Herman Hlrshberg, Madison Corey,
Gage Clarke, William Cullington,
Edd Redway, Charles w. Meyers,
Edward Craig, Miss Gertrude Perry, Miss
ssdie L. Handy, Miss Harrlette Sheldon,
Miss Patrice Spencer. Mrs. Henrietta
Lee, Miss Tillle Richardson, Mrs. Laura
Joyce Ball, besides which Is q bevy OF
pretty chorus girls.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
DIED

CHADWICK On April Ps, 1898. Frank N,
son Of John II. and Jane l.. Chadwick, aged
2e years.
CLARNEN.-In Philadelphia. April 20. 1895.
William II. Clarnen, AGED % years.
GALLAGHER.-On April 20. 1896, William
s. Gallagher.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence, No. Jos
o'clock p. m. Interment at Old Swede's
Cemetery.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
MULLIN.-0n April p, 1895, James T.
Mullin. in his 6Oth year.
SMITH.-On the oath instant, Alfred Henry
Smith. M. E., AGED 2S years.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
lad the RIIou rhentre.

Commencing next Thursday, "The
Ladies' Club Big Burlesque Company.
will hold the boards at the Bljou for the
balance of the week The company
comes very well endorsed by press and
public Of other cities. and this being It's
6rst sppsaraace here this season packed
houses are assured. Two merry spicy
burlesquss 1.-THE Widows Husband" and
"The Counts Venture" open and close
the performance respectively and bring
out the entire company including bevy
OF pretty girls-There is also a splendid
array OF speclalties aud the famous
living bronze atAtuary Is handsomely
Produced
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
And There Rnra oihor.-

zone OF the fondest recollections OF my
boyhood's days 10 seeing General Tom
Thumb and bis wife" said President
Baird, Of the Board OF Public Education,
last evening after the performance at
the Grand Opers House. to au EVENING
JOURNAL reporter. 1T seems like read
Ing page from my own history to attend
one Of these performances certainly
enjoyed It
80 did l. said Samuel +. Belts, who
was with him
There we're other children Of your
age who enjoyed It equally WELL" re
msrked the EVENING JOURNAL reporter
as be carelessly pulled a gray hair from
his left temple.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
AnnIveraarY ReoeptIon.

About 400 members Of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church attended the
reception to Rev and Mrs W. A Wall
ing In the Sunday school room Of the
church last night. The occasion WAS
the second anniversary OF Mr.. Walllng's
pastorate at the church. He has become
one Of the most popular pastors in
Wilmington. A pleasingly rendered
musical program WAS a feature of'the
exercises. Rev. Moses Heath o6ered
prayer and congratalstory address was
delivered by DR.. Cook DIR. Ii. S Law
and John White, OF San Francisco, who
are visiting Harry Emmons, made inter.
esting addresses. The congregation
presented bicycle to Mrs. Walllng rs a
token Of appreciation.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Tho Terrible opium Dons.

e w. Wood, in the costume of a
ChinRman, appeared at Wonderland
Theatre yesterday exposing the danger
oRs habit OF opium smoking He describes
the habits Of tho Chinese, how they live,
cook. talk, dance, sing and smoke opium.
He also exhibits complete opium joint
ia operation. The theatre company was
well received In It's various specialtles,
Wills and Barron, Miles and Ireland, and
ths Cartons being the especial favorites.
The above attractions rembin here Rll Of
this week.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
THE SEASON Is OPENED
Wilmington and Paterson to
Cross Bats at League Park.
ELABORATE OPENING PROGRAM

The Big Trolley Parade-Nev York
mwants Jerry Nops-Amatsur Baseball
Teams Busy What the PueIlists Arc
Doing-Nswsy Notes Of the National
Game.
To-day will mark the opening Of the
baseball geason Of 1896 In Wilmington.
Mr.. Long has made elaborate prepAr.
ations to have the opening game come of
In a manner never before aeen here.
These preparations include q great
trolley parade, bicycle parade, and the
attendance of all the state, city and
county officials who can possibly attend.
Should the weather prove favorable the
parade will start with the First Regiment
band In the forward car, from the City
Hall at 2 o'clock. The cars have been
handsomely. decorated with flags and
bunting.
President Crane, OF the Atlantic League
will lend the glory OF his bright and
shining presence for the occasion.
The park has been placed In first class
shape and from every convenient point
hAga and bunting stream. When the
parade reaches the grounds, the players
Of both the Wilmington and Paterson
clubs will make q circuit OF the diamond
headed by the band
President of City Council Jesse K.
Baylis will deliver an address Of welcome
TO the players
The batting order OF the team Is:
Paterson-Armor, T. Heidrlck,
Torreyson. %; KlllAoksy, r. 4 Wagner,
1b; Miles. SIS; Taylor, 3d.; Elton, !;
McMaokin. p Smith, p ; Callahan
Whining Welsh. c Gallagher, 8.
8 Bsrryhill. ID; Drew, c. T. Newell, 30;
Mcintyre, % Montgomery, IT,; SprAtt,
r. Amole, p.
Mr.. Long had intended to have Nops
pitch the opening game here. but as he
WAS put In on Sunday at, Paterson, be
had to be excused to-day. He will
pitch tomorrow. Amols has been prAc
ticing hard while the club Was away and
has secured good control OF the ball He
has always been swift pitcher and he
should have no difficulty In retiring Pat
erson's batsmen
Thursday will be women's day here and
they will be admitted free.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
nrrn. Grnr,n Portrait

Mrs. George Gray has just had her
portrait painted by a young woman
artist Of Washington. The picture Is
said TO be a very fine one as to likeness,
color and strength OF drawing The
artist is Miss Juliet Thompson, and Mrs.
Gray's picture has been pronounced the
best portrait work OF this talented young
woman. whose work has always com
msnded admiration and favorable criti
oism Miss Thompson Is gold
medalist" OF the Corcoran Gallery, and
several specimens Of her work have been
huAg In the Capitol building among them
being portrait Of Senator Voorhees,, Of
Indiana.