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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
METHODIST BAZAAR.
Another Grand and Poular Entertain
 ment Begins On Tuesday.

The ladies of the First Methodist church will open their bazaar on next Tuesday and will continue 1t for three days They have been busily engaged for several weeks making the necessary preparations for a grand and successful affair.
 The programme so far as has been de- cided upon is as fellows:
 Refreshments served at all hours of the day during continuance of the bazaar.
 A regular dinner will be served during the usual hours and for which the modest sum of 50 cents will be charged and tis faction guaranteed. The first regular dinner will be served Tuesday at noon. novel feature of the bazaar will be a regular old-time barbecue, which will be on Wednesday. All kinds of meats will be served and prepared under the direc- tion and instructions of Col Thomas Jeffres, who will be assisted by Dick Harper. This insures the fact that this part of the programme will be done up brown.
 Another unique feature of the enter tainment will be a display of aprons. From every state in the union the church has received an apron specially made and donated for this occa sion, and the ladies arc quite proud of these aprons.
 Thursday evening nutting party takes place. The following ladies are in charge of the respective booths:
 Christmas Booth-Mrs. K. s. Munger.
 Confectionery Booth--Mrs. Wallace.
 HouSekeepers' Booth--Mrs. Torrey.
 The State Herald wishes the ladies abundant success and a very pleasant time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL
 ASSOCIATION.
To Be Held at Mobile, Dec. 29, 30, 31- Programme of Exercises in
 Full.

Beginning Dec. 29, continuing three days, the Southern Educational assocla- tion will hold it's annual meeting in Mo- bile and more than usually large at- tendance is expected to be there.
 The present officers of the association are:
 Ala.
 Ark
 Ky.
 Mobile is making strenuous efforts to give the associat ation royal welcome during their stay in the Gulf City.
 Supt J. D. Yerby is the chairman of the local executive committee and with the assistance of his colleagues, has pre- pared d round of pleasant entertainments for the guests of the occasion.
 Prof. John T. Gregory is chairman of the committee on entertainment and his address is 996 Government street, Mobile, Ala, to whom all correspondence in ref erence to accommodations should be directed.
 THE PROGRAMME.
 The programme for the entire meeting is as follows:
 Tuesday, Dec. 29 evening" s o'clock Address of Welcome--Hon. w. G. Clark. president board of education, Mobile, Ala. Hon. C. l.. LaVretta, Mobile, Ala. ; His Excelleney, Joseph r. Johnston, Gov ernor of Alabama.
 Response--Hon. George J. Ramsey, Clinton, Ia.
 Annual Address-7J. H. Phillips, presi- dent of the association.
 Appointment of committees.
 Address--President Richard c. Jones, ILL. D., University of Alabama.
 Wednesday, Dec. 30, morning, o'clock. Invocation.
 Miscellaneous business
 Modern Educational Methods IS Re- suits of Psychological Research"--Paper Hon, A. l.. Peterman, editor Southern School, Lexington, Ky.
 Dlscussion--Prof. C, E. Van Wle, Stat Normal school Florence, Ala; Prof. r. P Claxton, State Normal school, Greens boro, N. C.; Prof. II. E. Graham, State Normal school, DeFunak Springs, Fla. Supt. James McGinns, Owensboro. Ky. Agencies and methods for the improve ment of teachers:
 In rural schools
 Paper--tIon. l.. l.. Wolfe, Kansas City, Mo.
 Decentralization. J. R. Preston, Water Valley, Miss; President w. LeRoy Bnoun, Auburn, Ala; State Superinten- dent G. R. Glenn. Atlanta. Ga; Supern~ tendent J. l.. Holloway, Fort Smith Ark; In city schools:
 Paper--Mrs. F. $. Colston. Mobile, Ala. Paper--Miss Minnie Holman, Nashville, Tenn.
 iscussion-Superilte J. M. Bar row. Columbus, Miss; Mrs. 2. F. H. Tar rant Montgomery. Ala; Superintendent G. G. Bond Athens. Ga; Superintendent z. H. Brown, Nashville, Tenn.
 In colleges and universities;
 Paper--President E. A. Alderman Chapel Hill, N. C..
 Discuysion-Dr. 0. II. Cooper, Garth
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES Every floor shows the spirit of the times. Each depart ment special attractions of its own.
 Loveman, Josephs& Loeb.
 LAKE COMO.
of the Beautiful Lake Now Being Drawn Off.

Since the waters of East Lake have been drained to kill off the sea-weeds, the mysteries of it's depths can be seen without the aid of diving bell. Many people ride out every day expecting to see skeletons at the bottom, with pearls in their eyes and the weeds tangled In their hair and diamonds and watches that merry boaters have dropped over- board, and the big fish splashing about on the bottom Others go for more prac- tical reasops--they wish to see the deep heles so as to avoid them next summer when they go in swimming. The sight is an interesting one, whatever the mo- tive that prompts the sight-seer, and may not be seen again.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
THANKS.

The board of managers of the Mercy Home wish to thank their many friends for so kindly remembering the home on Thanksgiving.
 Many donations were received from the publfc schools and the union service of the Presbyterian churches.
 The merchants of Morris avenue sent substantials, and many friends whore names will appear in our annual report testified in a beautiful way to their ap- preeiation of the home.
 MRS A. N. BALLARD,
 sAs Secretary Pro Tem. Birmingham Dec. 12, 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13


 Wednesday, Dec. 30, afternoon. | o'clock;
 Elementary department.
 Superintendent James McGinnis, pres- | ident. Rational Methods of Teaching Arithme- | tic in Elementary Schools: Paper-Principal Marion Bigley, Kan | sas City, Mo-. scussion--Principal John T. Gregory, Mobile, Ala; Superintendent M Rose, Aberdeen, Miss. II. Essential Conditions of Efficiency In | Rural Schools | l. Revenues. Paper-Hon. John O. Turner, state su- perntendent, Alabama. Dtscusion-Hon. s. G. Galbreath state 1 superintendent, Tennessee; Hon. JuniuS Jordan, state superintendent Arkansas. | 2 Organization and Supervision. Paper-Sureintendent Lawton B. Ev- ans, Augusta, Ga. cussion-Superinten F. F. Bass, | Greenyille, Miss; Capt. s. A. Mynders, | Jackson, Tenn. 8. Qualification and Certfcation of | Teachers: 1 Paper-Hon. A., A. Kincannon, state | upeGintendent, Mississippi. Paper-Hon: J. k. Massey, state su- perintendent. Virginia. | iscussion--Superinke L. D. Mill
 Ter, Jacksonville, Ala 1 Weuiresudy' Deceihper oo, evening,
 o'clock. | Invocation. Addresses-Hon N. c. Dougherty. vice. president N. E. A., Peoria, H.; Hon. C. | B. Gilbert, president department super | intendence. Newark. N. J.; Chancellor J.
 II. Kirkland, Vanderbilt university, | Nashville. Tenn. Hon. J. l.. M. Curry, agent Peabody and Slater funds, Wash | ington. D. c. Thursday, December S1, morning, g o'clock. Invocation.
 Reports of. committees and miscel- l laneouS business. The Limitations of Correlations. l Paper-Princlpal Frank M. Roof, Bir- | mingham, Ala. 1 Paper-Superntenden W. s. Sutton, | Houston, ex. | iscussion--Superinten Wm. Harp | CT Augusta,-Ga. pr. J. B. Baldwin, Aus l tim, eX.; President J. K. Powers, Flor- l ence, Ala. | Educational Values.
 Paper-Dr. F. R. Eldridge, State Nor
 nal college Troy, Ala. | scussion-Preetdent J. Harris Chap | pell, Milledgeville. Ga; Superintendent J. | w. Graham, Gainesville, Tenn; Presi- l dent q. R. McNeill, Talladega, Ala. | Sympusium-Negro Education. 1 Should courses of study and methods of | teaching in negro schools differ from | those in white schools?
 Paper-Superintenden T. r. McBeath, l Jacksonville, Fla. scussion--Suerinten J. w. Hen
 derson, Natchez, Miss; Superintendent Otis Ashman. savannah Ca; supelln- | tendent q. w. Gordon, Memphis. Tenn
 Progress and possibilities of negro ed ucadion in the south. Paper-Hon. w D. Mayfield, state su- perintendent, Coluint.a. S, c.
 Diseussien-Hom J. Fl. Shinn. Little ! Rock, Ark; Superintendent G. O. Me | Broom, Paducah, Ky. :; Superintendent J. l R. Rightsell, Little Rock, Ark Thursday, December S1, afternoon, 1 o'clock.
 Department of Secondary and Higher | Education--Dr. George J. Ramsey, presi-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
AN INCENDIARY BLAZE.

Early yesterday morning at Avondale a cottage belonging to s. r. E;heridge was discovered to be on fire. The flames had reached such proportions that 1t was impossible to save the building Parties who arrived early at the cottage de- tec.ed a strong smell of oil, and it was thought by this that the fire was of in- cendiary origin. The cottage was net oe- cupied Loss, S400.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Messrs. Otto Stoelker, senior and junior, will assist Mr. E. Gluck 10 wait on the trade during the rush at his place the next two weeks.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Wonderful attraction in our Toy department; third floor. Bring your children to see our great window display of Toys.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
WILL MEET TODAY.

Birmingham Trades Council will hold a regular meeting this afternoon in their hall. Much important business is to be tranSa c.tsd.
 The Musicians union will hold an inn portant special meeting this morning in Elks' hall. All members are expected to be on hand.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Buy your Toys at Caheen's. A new and unique attra ac- tion: East Lake this after noon.
WILL ENTERTAIN TONIGHT.

Birmingham Dautcher Turn Verein will have another of their excellent en- tertainnleRts in their turn hall this even ing. A delightful programme has been arranged and 6 treat is promised those -fef-ss.,S... %rzlsstH tc seesfy tons. The otale Herald acknowledges an invi- tation to be present.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
A NOVELTY.

Gentleman's White Japan cite Silk Handkerchiefs, the latest out, Ia beautiful Christ mas present. Two for 25c.
 T as J. Friedman & Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

1. Two Weak Points in College Pre- paration: Paper-Dr. J. H. billiard, Tu- lane University, Louisiana.
 Dscussion--Prof. T. c. McCorvey, State University, Alabama; Prin H. c. Weber, City High school. Nashville, Tenn.
 The Public High School and the Col lege.
 Paper-Prof. George F Mellen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
 Paper-Chancellor R. B. Fulton, Uni
 Discussion-Prof c. c. Thach, Poly technic Institute, Auburn, Ala; Supt. George B. Cook, Hot Springs. Ark; Prin. E. c. Littlejohn, Galveston, Tex; Prof. w. H. Bartholomew, Louisville, Ky.
 Thursday December 31, evening, 8 o'clock.
 Russian Literature3' Lecture-Hon. J. H. Shnn, ex-president s. E. A. and ex-state superintendent of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Superb collection of newly imported Bohemian Glass ware. Makes most acceptable and decorative holiday pres ents. Extraordinary values offered here.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Order Splint Coal. sun&wed If

Have you seen themp If not you are not up with the times, for hundreds have and have bought them too. They are simply Irresistible. We mean of course our immense assortment of Mems Suits at $5.CO. J. Friedman & Go.
 = -looS First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

age, Tex; Prof J. I. D. Hinds, Lebanon, Tenn; President Brandt V. B. Dixon, New Orleans, La; Prof D. H. Hill, Ral- eigh, N. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

East Lake has been drained and for several days the bot tom can be seen. Go out and see the fish in the pool.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

The genial face of Doc Mad dox will be seen behind the counter of E. Gluck's jeWelry store for the next. two weeks. He will be pleased to welcome all his friends.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Mothers, bring your chlld- ren to Caheen's and see the windows. a~ete
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Sterling silver tea set. Even if you don't buy one, come and look at it at E. Gluck'S.
 East Lake has been drained and for several days the bot tom can be seen. Go out and see the fish in the pool.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Go to Herzfeld. to get some of his fine furniture and fancy art goods at his remarkably low prices.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Caheen's for Toys.
Ses East Lake this afternoon

East Lake has been drained and for several days the bot tom can be seen. Go out and see the fish in the pool.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

This Week! Great sale of Christmas SilverWare. War ranted sterling 925-lOOO fine
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
"HERMITAGE"

Will paint signs for Birming- ham Dry Goods Go. I get working c lot h S for the "Expo" at Nashville, Tenn. Opens May l, 1897. Get your exhibits ready.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
CIALCHRISTMAS OF
 TERING.

An elegant line of men's soc neckWear. Four in hands, Scarfs or bows. Choice 25c.
 J. Friedman & Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Largest Toy Department in town, Caheen's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Toys, Toys, at Caheen's., l.
 Unredeemed pledges of Dia- monds, Gold Watches, etc., at bargain prices. Standard Loan Co.,, 2OlO First avenue. 12-l3-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Thursday, December 31, afternoon, o'clock.
 Department of Secondary and Higher Educatiou--Dr George J. Ramsey, presi- dent.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
WANTED-A FIREBOAT.

Everybody-and this includes the mer-
owners, Harbor Master Sutton, Chief Par:
ris of the fire department and the Commis-
sioners-is anxious that Congress should
make an appropriation for iireboat. Only
a few thousand dollars will be nee tied and
considering the great advantage of such
an addition to the apparatus of the fire
department the cost is inconsiderable.
No large city with any sort OF river trent
is without such an appliance. 1t is as es-
sential in its way is is the steam engine
in the streets.
Within the past ten or fifteen years
great deal of valuable property could have
been saved from the flames If there had
been such a boat. Not only shipping but
buildings along the river front and wharves
might have escaped destruction. For sew
eral years Congress has been importuned
to make the modest appropriation for this
equipment, but for some inscrutablc rea-
son has always failed to do So Now
another appeal has been addressed to il,
and it is hoped that this one will not suffer
the fate of its predecessors.
Our fire department needs several addi-
tions to bring its equipment up to the full
measure of the city's growth. and the fire.
boat is not the least important among them.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

If any doubt had existed hithe rto that the
interests Of the United States would be
best Subserved, SO far as the Nicaragua
Canal scheme is concerne by letting it
severely alone, it must be dispeiled by Col
Ludlow s statements before the House Com
mittee on Commerce. Col. Ludlow gives it
as his opinion, that, while tie canal is
feasible, the cost will be not less than
$50, 100000, nor is sufficient data at
hand to show just what engineering diff
culties have to be overcome. He Regards
the reports and estimates OF the oompany's
engineers as altogether inadequate aud
unreliable, and thinks that upon the facts
and figures so far submitted the United
States. should it lend its credit to the
scheme, would be just as liable To oblgate
itself for Il Thousand millions OF dollars us
for a hundred.
Other features of Col. Ludlow's state
mcnts arc fully us significant as the fore
going. He declares that in order to protect
the canal a naval force would have to be
stationed at either end, IN addition to the
fortification, which would have to be
provided. From whatever standpoint the
subject is considered, the unwisdom of
the United States becoming its promoter
or Sponsor is apparent. The construction
of the canal is a formidable work, and Col.
Ludlow is justly apprehensive lest the
Panama Canal fiasco be repeated in the
case of the Nicaragua enterprise.
II the United States has more money than
it knows what to do with, there are plenty
of channels in which it can !egitimately
divert the surplus. without putting it into
big ditch. 1t can substitute steamship
lines and thus aid in restoring the prestige
of the American merchant marine. 1t can
engage in building a system of interstate
canals suitable for steamships of moderate
size. 1t can hurry up and amplify it's sys-
TEN of coast defenses. 1t can and ought
to do almost anything rather than go into
the Nicaragua canal business.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
THE POSTOFFICE ROOF.

Secretary Carlisle's letter to the Sen
ate Committee on Appropriations relative
to the roof of the new postoffice building
shows that this part of the edirice is being
constructed 10 accordance with the de-
signs and specifications of the Cabinet
officers and Supervising Architect who
were in charge at the time the contract was
dra wn. He also states that the roof CON.
forms to the New York and Chicago build
ing ordinances as fireproof and likewise
to certain acts of Congress passed within
the last five or six years. The Secretary
declares furthermore that the additional
cost of non-cCmbustiblc roof and the re-
Enforcement of the present steel and iron
construction to support the add itionaI
weight would run close to $500, 900.
This, of course, is a pretty large item,
and it may stagger the Senate in its
purpose to provide the city postoffice
building with an absolutely fircproof,
non-combustible roof. And yet it would
seem that even this very large, unex-
pected expenditure would be advisable
if the absolute safety of the hundreds of
men and women who will be employed
in the building can be assured thereby.
1t were better TO abandon some purely
ornamental features, and, instead. make
assurance double sure as to the security
of the lives OF those who will be housed
there.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
BE SURE you ARE RIGHT.

senator MCMILLAN Is credited with saying
that he intends to give the Potomac Light
and Power Company another chance for
Its life by granting it at least some of
the privileges IL asks at the hands of
Congress. In other words, the action which
the Senator contemplates taking will act
as sort OF galvanic current upon what
will otherwise remain a moribund body.
For the only thing resembling vital
spark that the Potomac Light and Power
has, so far as extending its lighting sys-
TEN is concerned, is the lexington plant
purchased from Commissioner Trucsdell.
Although the paternai interest taken by
the triocracy in the welfare of this company
is not altogether past understanding, yet
one fails to comprehend why Congress
should consent to take the role OF fairy god
mother and supply the cash necessary to
keep the poor thing alive. The object of
the company-and, of course, its triocratic
intimates-is to attain such q standing us
to be able hereafter to set up a claim to
larger consideration. II once permitted
to light one section of the District, it will
not be long before it will crave perm ssion
to enter the city, aud it may be believed
that it will not then lack the Endorsement
and influence of Mr.. Truesdell and h is $50
ciate triocrats.
In the meantime the United States Elec-
trio Lighting Company fulfills all the re-
quirements and conditions OF a first-class.
live corporation. 1t has invested Il large
sum of money not only in its lighting plant
proper, but in miles of conduits, and stands
ready to extend both as necessity shall re-
quire. 1t has no need of artificial stimulus
to remain on this earth, nor is it under COM
pulsion to have some little local plant
unloaded upon it to make some kind of a
showing that it is really what it pro-
fesses to be. There is nothing in its his
tory from its beginning to the present day
that does not give evidence of business
like management and enterprise.
Before Congress decides to apply the gal
vanic battery of its favor to the Potomac
Light and Power Company it should be
quite sure that it does not do something
that is in itself unwise aud unfair to the
other corporation.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
The Te,epbone Monopo,v


Editor Times: 1t seems to ME the duty
or every washington business man to do
all in his power TO weaken the hold OF the
greatest monopoly we have in our midst
at present, namely, The Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company
Mr. Bryan stated before a committee a
few days ago that the business men and
citizens of this city were not petitioning z
for a new telephone company. If in that
statement he wishes to imply that they
approve OF his company's rates and system,
l say such is not the case. And one of the
hest arguments l can offer to show the
faisity of the statements of the Officers
OF the company, when they assert that n
first-class service cannot Ec maintained
at lower rates, is to call their attention
to the conditions which exist today in
Toronto, Canada
The EclI Telephone Company operates
in that city of over zoo, 900 inhahitants
and has list of 5000 subscribers. Their
charge is S26 for dwellings, $40 for physi-
They give perfect satisfaction to tEeir
patrons, and make a handsome profit
for their stockholders. after pa wing the
city bonus OF per cent on their profits
1t has hccn Claimesl by the telephone com
pany of this city that the larger the list
OF subscribers the greater will Re the cost
to the company for each subscriber. That
argument will have little weight, after a
comparison of the figures for these two
cities. III the authorities having the matter
in charge will do their duty by the business
men of this community, we will have in a
short while. l am sure, u S45 telephone
and double the number or Subscribers
b. e. L. YELLOTT
The evening times., 1896-04-29
Goldenberg,'s,
92S 7th-7O6 k St,
PADEREwSKIIN DENVER.

To the prosperous town of Denver.
To that thriving, bustling city,
tame one day great musician.
Siende-.ringered. huge OF scalp-lock.
Paudy Roosky. the people called him
Though he himself pronounced il different
Pah-thref-sky. he said his name was,
And the people thronged TO hear him.
struggled madly at the box office.
Paid 5 for Il ticket.
Just To hear this sweet musician.
Then the gifted Paddy Roosky
Made his bow before the audience.
Who in silence sat expeCtant.
And began to use enchantmentS
Aad to practice arts of ma gic,
First he squared himsclr Tor business
Limbercd up his joints a trifle,
Shook his yellow topknot some what,
And his little eyes glared at them
Like the piercing eyes OF Pawguk.
Then lie smote the grand piano
In IL way that was caution
To those primitive folk of Denver.
First he began with adagio.
Very slow and stately playing.
sometimes changing his allegro
Or staccato, smooth and gliding,
swelling into loud crescendO.
Sinking into SOFT piano.
And even into pianissimo.
Then he changed his tactics somewhat
urped a little more of steam on,
Ponnded loudly like all forte.
Seemed as if The wood was Chopin.
And the folk, rs they List to him.
Stared IN wonder ut the clatter,
Didn't understand the motif,
or ascertain what he was up to-
So they sat awhile in patience,
Listening TO the various noises,
Waiting for an air familiar,
Till they couldn't stand ii longer.
With cry they rose as one man,
Shouted for change OF program,
Sweet Marie they demanded Of hirC
Or the .Sidc walks OF New York.
Snit they'd paid to hear some music.
And they wanted IL instanter.
Kansas City Journal
The evening times., 1896-04-29
The Scorcher.

whcne'er upon his Juggernaut,
This demon went a-biking
He rode so fast the air grew hot,
But this was to his liking.
He was terror on the street;
To steer he'd ne'er endeavor,
And passersby he'd chance to meet
Were killed or manned forever.
But, when on earth he'll scorch no more
Death doubtless will deliver
Him to the Prince of scorchers DER
The silent stygian River.
The evening times., 1896-04-29
Crime of a Brutal NesFt

George Washington, powerful negro,
was arraigned in the police court today on
the charge of committing criminal as
sault upon his thirteen -year-old daughter
Alice at her home. No. 1116 Twenty
second street northwest. The details of
the case are unfit for publication. The
girl was severely injured and is being at
tended by a physician. She was unable
to appear in court for trial. and the case
vas continued until Friday. The pris-
Nner was committed to jail