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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

Clarion Saunders again demonstrated his
skill on the steels last night at the Con-
vention Hall ice rink, winning a two-mile
race by ten feet. There were four starters,
Saunders, Inglefretz, Sites and May, In
glefretz coming in a close second. The
race was very close, and although the
Baltimore boy led in the beginning, Saun-
ders kept close to him, and passed him on
the seventeenth lap, winning with breath to
spare. Donoghues absence was noticeable
of course, but the race was probably the
most exciting of the series, and Saunders
becomes the possessor of a fine pair of
skates, donated by Manager Towers, which
was the prize in the race. Tonight the ice
palace medal will be contested for in a
mile-and-a half race, open to all corners,
with no handicaps. 1t is expected that eli
of the fast men in the city will enter, and
close finish is predicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

The Yale News says: Most Of the runnors
which have recently been going the rounds
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
FINAL DAY OF PRESBYTERY
Next Meeting to Be Held at
Lacon, Ala.
REDEMPTION OF THE SOUL"
Preached by Rev. Mr.. McElroy-0rphanage
Extension at TaIladega-Reports and
installations.
OF THE SOUL"

The presbytery of north Alabama closed
yesterday in Bessemer at noon.
The next meeting will be held at La
con, near Hartselle, Ala.
Rev. W. I. Sinnott of Columblana, and
the stated clerk of the presbytery, sub
mitted a report on publication, which was
adopted
The cause of the synodical orphanage
at Taladega was presented by Rev. Linn
Walker of Talladega. The present &C
commodations are hardly adequate to
meet the growing demands on the insti-
tuition, and it is proposed to erect an adj
ditional building, which it Is intended
shall be named after the late Superin-
tendent Foster, with the view of memori
aizing his earnest and beneficent work
on behalf of the institution. Two of the
Rev. Mr.. Fosters daughters are now
teaching in the orphanage.
The report on foreign missions was also
presented by the Rev. Mr.. Walker. The
report was adopted
A Vote of Thanks
was voted by the presbytery to the peo-
pie of Bessemer for their Astounding hos
FATALITIES extended the members during
the meeting. The interest, too which
everyone manifested in the churchmen
and their sessions was warmly appreci-
ated
A Beautiful Sermon.
The closing hours of the presbytery
were lighted with a sermon of unusual
beauty by Rev. Mr.. McElroy of Wood
lawn. He chose the beautiful text, RE
demption of the soul is precious, and
ceaseth forever" 1t pointed out the value
of the soul, illustrating the rewards in
| the holy labors.
Pulpit installations.
Arrangements were made for the in
! stallaton of Rev. Mr.. McElroy at Wood
| lawn.
Adjournment was taken until the first
| Wednesday in July when Mr.. Charles
| Sholl will be ordained and installed at
| Avondale.
Presbytery Notes.
Mr.. Charles Sholl is the son of DR.. Sholl
| of this city. Mr.. Sholl is now completing
| his ministerial studies at the Southwest
| ern Presbyterian university in Clarks-
vile, Tenn.
| The members of the presbytery return
| ed to their homes yesterday, with the ex-
| ception of Rev. w. ii. Richardson, who
| will fill Rev. Mr.. Films pulpit in the
| Presbyterian church at the morning SER
| vice tomorrow and Rev. Eugene Haw-
| kins' pulpit in the Methodist church at
| the evening service.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
OUR CAPT. JOE,
AIabama's Next Governor. VIII Be Ther.

A|abamas Next Governor Will Be There.
Miss Terrell will prove the hit of the
season as Javotte.
Mrs. e. H. Little sings a beautiful num-
Der in the opera. Be sure to hear her.
Go and take your sweetheart to "Ermi-
ME-" for that's what the dlckey bird says.
Everybody Is talking about "Ermin!e."
1t is all the rage, and will be grand sue
cess.
The chevaler is stunning. He is great
masher! That's what the dickey bird
says!
The 1.-TWO Sans" will tell you some
funny things Tuesday evening. Go to
hear themI
Mr.. ]. Nj. Cartwright Is simply lovely
as Eugene. His solo is one of the pretti-
est things in the opera.
Simon, Dufois, the marquis and the
captain-four kings! That's a hard hand
to beat! Keep your eye on this quar-
tette.
Sweet Marie" is one of the greatest
attractions in "Erminie." Her costumes
will be exquisite and her singing just
lovely.
Mrs. c. Lawrence Lavretta of Mobile
has arrived She is in excellent voice,
and will charm her listeners next Tues
day evening.
Go to "Erminlep' Help the Confeder-
ate veterans! Show your patriotism. Give
them your support and make the opera
the biggest amateur affair ever seen in
the south.
The greatest society event of the season
will be "Erminie." Everybody is going,
and the vets will feel proud of the honor
shown them. Every true-hearted man,
woman and child will be there. Co. one
and all.
It's settled fact that Capt Joe john
ston, the next governor of Alabama. will
attend "Erminie' Tuesday evening. There
is no Drawer more loyal, more patriotic
man alive than Captain Johnston, and
he always stands by the Confederate vet
Grams.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats Of the state of Ala
bama, in convention assembled, declare
our continued faith in the old time and
honored principles of the democratic
the following:
l. The free and unlimited coinage of
silver and gold at 16 to l as the standard
money of the country, without any DIS
elimination against either metal and
without the consent of foreign nations,
as the United States coined silver and
gold before the republican party OBJ
tanned control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
for the benefit of a class and to the in
jury of a great mass of the people.
.. The unconstitutional penalty of 10
per centum on each issue of state bank
notes by any state or national bank
ought to be repealed.
1t is our purpose to maintain a govern
rnent in this state fair and just to all,
under control of the white men of Ala
bama
The faith and credit of the state must
be maintained untarnshed
our system of public education should
be improved and extended so far as the
state has the ability without oppressive
taxation.
We are in favor of honest and fair
elections, and we recommend that laws
be enacted under which primary cleo
tons ana Olnef party proceedings LOT Tue
selection of candidates may be con-
Quoted.
We cordially invite all good citizens of
this state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party, to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government In the
state of Alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace. and, if possible, the prosperity
of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
RUN TO REFRESHMENTS
Much Enjoyed-BIind Run by the Birmng-
ham Cycle Club.

The Birmingham Cycle club enjoyed a
blind run last night. The club left the
athletic headquarters on First avenue at
1880 o'clock and followed the leader who
was the only one who knew the destina-
ton of the wheelmen. a good pace was
set and a lively half hours ride brought
the crowd to Vanderbilt furnace. where
a sumptuous barbecue was served. The
men filed themselves with roast pig and
buttermilk and after pipes and rest re-
turned to the city. One of the cyclists,
whose distended paunch superinduced
excessive drowsiness. fell asleep and was
left in the woods by his companions.
Luckily his absence was discovered by
some one before the party reached home
and he was saved from dewy couch on
the grass
Seventy-four wheels engaged in the
ride.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Towards Young Literati.

The Franklin Literary society of How
ard college celebrated it's thirty-fifth an
niversary last night in the college chapel.
The programme was interesting
throughout and as carried out shows
that considerable interest exists among
the student body in this important work.
The welcome address was made by
Fred Mcdonald and a defamation was
given H. j. Fl. Perdue
Mr.. W. A. Trawick acquitted himself
very creditably as the orator of the oeca-
sion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
BROWNSVILLE.
Successful Protraoted Meeting
Fifty Conversions.

Blountsville, April 24.-(Special)-The
great revival at the Methodist church
closed last night in a blaze of glory.
More than fifty persons were converted
and about thirty Joined the church.
Blountsville has not had SO extensive a
revival for many years. Rev. Fl. G. Davis
has wonderful power in the pulpit. At
tractive in person, with a full, round, so
norous voice, he clothes his thought in
elegant language and at once attracts
his audience. DR.. Jones, the pastor, is
much encouraged in his work.
DR.. McGaha of East Lake Is to preach
the commencement sermon at Blount COL
lege and DR.. Arson West the baccalau-
reate. Rev. G.. w. Reed of Birmingham
will deliver the annual address,.
Fruit crops are abundant.
A nice rain has fallen.
The state democratic platform Is good,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The efforts of republican and populite
leaders to engineer a fusion of white pop
ulists and negro republicans is already a
failure. In u number of counties where
the populists are strongest their ranks
are breaking to pieces and their party
disintegrating because the majority of
them refuse to follow republican lead
ers, accept political fellowship with ne
groes and cooperate with party COM
posed So per cent of that race. This is
more than white men will submit to.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

That was a great meeting in front of
the Florence hotel last night. 1t was a
perfect 4bvefeast. No one who
attended>and heard the speeches and wit
messed the enthusiasm manifested can
doubt for a moment what the result in
Jefferson county will be in the August
election. This county is going democrat
ic, and that by large majority. The
friends, neighbors and fellow townsmen
of the democratic nominee, Capt. Joseph
f. Johnston, did him an honor last night
in the reception they gave him. At the
same time they did themselves credit and
the party great good.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
TO Mr.. TOMLINSON.
Senator Jones of Arkansas Congratu|ates the
Alabama Member of the Committee
on His Good Work.

Hon. James X. Jones, United States
senator from Arkansas and chairman Of
the Bimetallic Democratic National COM
mittee at Washington, telegraphed Mr..
John w. Tomlinson, who is the member
of that committee from Alabama, as fol-
lows:
washington D. c., April %, 1896.
II congratulate you upon your success
in Alabama and thank you and your sub
committeeman, in the name of the COM
mittee, for your magnificent work, and
hope that you may see the great cause
triumphant at Chicago in July and at
the polls in November.
JAMES K. JONES'"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
NEW DECATUR.

An Excursion Party Returns Thanks for
Special Courtesies.
New Decatur, April 24-(Special.)-
VIII you please allow us space in your
paper to extend TO the good people of
your city our sincere thanks for courte-
sizes which were extended to us on Satur-
day, April IS, at when time our associa-
ton ran an excursion to your city. We
desire especially to thank Superintend-
ents John Douglas of the Highland Ave-
nue. and Belt railway and William NJ
Newbold of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad for special favors shown our as
ISOLATION. Respectfully,
w. p. GARRISON,
Chairman Amusement Committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
HOUSES AND LOTS
In Good Demand and Can Be Bought at Rea-
sOnabe Prices,

The real estate agents say there is a
great demand for houses and lots. The
demand differs from that of the boom In
this respect: During the boom the buyer
preferred lot without a house, while
now they prefer a lot with house al
ready on 1t. This shows that the demand
is not speculative. Real estate more than
ever is deemed a desirable investment.
While 1t cannot be called an active in
vestment, 1t Is a safe investment. 1t is es-
pecially desired by widows, trust compa-
MES, administrators, etc. Stocks and
bonds may melt away but real estate Is
tangible, and Is always worth something.
1t gives the owner a certain standing, not
only financially, but socially. The man
who owns a house and lot Is apt to be a
good citizen. A well considered invest
ment is also profitable. An agent in
forms us that he has just sold piece of
real estate for $4,000, and 1t rents for
$140O a year. This is a handsome profit
on the investment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The democracy of Alabama sends
greetings and words of cheer and encour-
agement to the brethren of the sister
states Of the south. The clouds that have
so lately and ominously lowered above
our political horizon are already lifted
and drifting away, and in August an old
time democratic tidal wave will sweep
over the state, swapping all enemies of
the true faith and good government.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
For the Mercy Home,

The Young Ladies' auxiliary of the
Mercy home are making every effort to
secure funds for much needed work of
the institution. The Birmingham
Athletic club has kindly consented to
give public entertainment for the ben
eft of this charitable work. The enter
tainment will be given early next week.
probably in the opera house, and all who
attend are promised a splendid pro-
gramme of interesting athletic feats
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
MARION.

Fell Down Flight of Stairs, Fractured His
Skull and Died.
Marion, April 24.-(Special)-Mr. Clar-
ence Crenshaw was buried from his
home in this city Wednesday afternoon
with Masonic honors. Last Sunday he
fell down flight of steps in the hotel al
Columbus, Miss, fracturng his skull,
and died the next day. His wife has only
been dead a few months, and this entire
community sympathizes deeply with the
nine orphaned children.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Csstoria.
When she bad Children, she gave them Castoria
SHEFFIELD,
Colbert Extends Greetings for Honors
Conferred.

Colbert Extends Greetings for Honors
Conferred.
Sheffield, April A.-(Special.) -Colbert
county democrats send greetings to the
democracy of the state. We intend to
show our appreciation of the honor con-
ferred on our county by the nominal ton
of Capt. w. S. White for auditor, Capt.
Arthur Keller for delegate to Chicago
and Hon. E. B. Almon for elector from
this district, by giving big majority at
the August election for the entire demo-
cratic ticket. Our principal street, Mont
somery avenue, presented a lively scene
yesterday on the arrival Of the train
from Birmingham. The citizens turned
out with our brass band and with
gaily decorated wagon to meet Capt
w. 8. White and the delegates returning
from the state convention. The Welcom-
ing speech was made by J. Fl. Nathan,
Esq, and the response by Captain White.
The best of feeling prevails here in
democratic circles and a grand victory
for the united democracy of Alabama is
predicted at the August election. So
mote it be.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The fact that under our election laws
the registration of voters begins now in a
few days should not be lost sight of. On
the first Monday in May, which date Is
just now almost upon us, the registration
books are to be opened and the registra-
ton is to begin. 1t is very important
that the voters register. Democratic
workers must see to it that our voters
register promptly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

We are headquarters in California
wines, such as sherry. port and clarets.
We canot be excelled in quality and
prices on imported and domestic liquors
Of any kind. Give US trial and be con-
WINGED. M. & A. WISE,
Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Under our election law the registration
of voters begins on the first Monday in
May. The time allowed for the registrar
tion of voters is limited, and it is of vital
Importance that every democratic voter
in Alabama registers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Let the Chicago convention declare the
truth faith and the victory of 1892 will be
repeated and the democratic party again
BE restored to power and full control of
tho government
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Yesterdays experience at Montgomery
was what we got for concilating and
compromising with error in 1S94.-Mobile
Register
Right you are. The people are in the
saddle this year. The error compromised
with in 1894 was a scotched snake in 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Democratic clubs should be forthwith
organized in every beat in the state.
"Cit thar fust with the moest men," was
General Forests rule for winning bat
- :
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Captain Johnston's majority In August
must be proportionately greater than it
WIS In the state convention. Every true
democrat should and will work for that
result
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The state Herald is pleased to remem-
Der that it did not remark a single time
during the recent campaign Johnston
is a-comng,' but he did arrive all the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

If Senator's Morgan and Pugh and
Gen. f. w. Pettus don't know what are
the true principles of democracy, will
some gentleman kindly rise and say who
does? Don't all speak at once.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The democratic state convention pre-
scented to the vast majority OF the white
voters of Alabama just the candidate and
pla tform they wanted, and now they will
see to 1t that the candidate will win and
the platform be ratified by au over
N-helming majority in August.
The gold standard has been indorsed by
democrats in no state that can be consid-
cred reliably democratic In November.
ON the contrary, where It has been in
dorsad by democrats at all is almost ex-
clusively in those states in the north and
east where republicansm has its strong
holds. 1t seems that the gold craze -four
isbes only in republican communities.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The republican state conventions are
demanding, as a platform declaration
from the republican national convention,
the single gold standard with wonderful
unanimity. Certainly that doctrine is no
part of the democratic creed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

There is danger in impure blood Hoods
sarsaparilla insures safety and good
health.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

] Is very evident that Alabama demo-
Gratis are not enamored of the robber dol
lar
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

One time Brer Rabbit was splitting
rails out in the woods when Brer Fox
came along and told him he had found
something good to eat down at the spring
and asked him to come along and help
get it out. Brer Fox hoped to get a
chance to put Brer Rabbit in the water.
Brer Rabbit said: .All right, just as
soon as he split off another rail he would
60" He asked Brer Fox to put his paw
in the split and hold it open. Brer Rab-
bit then knocked out the glut and Brer
Fox was caught hard and fast The re-
publicans have induced the populists to
put their paw in the split and the first
thing they know they will be caught in
a trap.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The Greensboro Beacon, which was a
strong advocate of Mr.. Clarkes nomina-
ton. referring to Capt. Joseph f. John
ston, the next governor of Alabama,
says:
"He has fought the battles of Alabama
on the field of battle and has been wound
cd in the Confederate war, in which he
fought bravely. He has been an active
democrat all his life and successful bus
mess man. He never held public office,
but came near being nominated for gov
ernor in 1890 and again in 1894. He will
conduct a stirring campaign and will
make an able governor and viii poll a
larger vote than any candidate the party
could have put up. Heurrah for the DEM
ocratic party and Joe Johnston, her NOM
inee for governors"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Hybrid tickets-half republican and
half something else-will not go this
year any more than straddling platforms.
The people want straight goods"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
THE REGISTERS WAY.

The MobileRegister which Stoutly OPP
posed the nomination of Captain john
ston on account of his views of what 1t
takes to constitute sound money, accepts
the result with good temper. Its article
on the nominee for governor Is as sensl-
BILE as its explanation OF its own deter
mination to fight for a policy opposed TO
that of the democrats of Alabama as eX-
pressed in their platform is idle and boot
less. But this, which the Register says
is worthy of repetition, except where it
speaks of Captain Johnston on the silver
question
Captain Johnston is man of strong
personality, of geniality-a gentleman in
evary sense of that term, and, we are
willing to admit, a gifted politician as
we'll He knew what the people of Ala
bama wanted in governors and he pro-
posed to supply the demand. A good pol
tician. like a good business man, is al
ways prepared for an emergency of that
sort. He will bring to the discharge of the
duties of his office an intimate acquaint-
ance with the wants of the people of tha
state; belief that good roads are es-
sential: that the convict question must
be speedily settled--probably on lines
laid down by the legislature OF 1928, and
already partially carried out at the state
farm and at Wetumpka under the direc-
ton of Governor OateS-and That steps
must be taken to relieve the state of tho
burden of debt resting upon it. He is a
man versed in affairs. Having for years
followed successfully the business OF
banking be is we'll trained in the consid-
GRAFTON and the solving of difficult finan-
cial problems -all save the free silver
problem which he seems as yet unable
correctly to solve-and his suggestions
as to the states finances and their man.
aeement will be of the greatest value"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

There is no doubt that the republican
national convention will declare for the
single gold standard Some of the state
republican conventions in the west have
already lined up on that long established
doctrine of their party,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

In view of what has appeared in the
public prints and in justice to the demo-
cratic executive committee of Jefferson
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Alabama democrats cannot too soon be-
gin to organize for the gubernatorial
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Organize democratic clubs and get the
voters to register in time This is inn
portant
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure, 25c 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Don't forget that the registration be-
gins on the first Monday in May.