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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-07

only anr:-rcpubilcan who was elected In
either branch.
The republicans have carried ten out OF
the twelve congressional districts A. NJ
Todd. silver democrat. II elected In the
Third district by small plurality and r.
w. 8. Linton. (rep). by about 1000 plu-
raiity. The republicans have elected the
following congressman: First district.
John ". Corliss: Second. George Hpalding
Fourth. ~. l.. Hamlltons Fifth. William
Alden Smith: Sixth. S. w. smith: Seventh.
Horace q. Shower; Ninth. Roswell u.
Bishop: Tenth. h o. crump: Eleventh. w.
s. Mesick: Twelfth. +. G. Sheldon. The re-
publican pluraiities for congressman range
from loo for crump TO 1900 for Sheldon.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Primrose g. Vests Minstrels.

Primrose e. West, as everybody knows,
lead in the minstrel business 1t takes
two cars to transport the special scenery
and accessories used by Primrose g. West
in producing their entertainment, en-
titled "Mlnstrelsy, Past and Present"
Regarding novelty character and magni-
tude, no minstrel organization ever an
nounced has such a decided advantage
as Primrose & Vests latest venture.
1t is a most pronounced innovation to
begin with, as the Introduction of whites
and blacks Is In itself a novel scheme,
and then, when taken into consideration
that the company thus arranged is the
largest in the world, some idea may be
obtained as to the real strength, of the
entertainment afforded. The object of
such q combination of white and colored
talent is to illustrate, as far as practical
BILE, the advancement made in negro min
strelsy since the original band of So
called serenaders introduced that pleas
ing form of wholesome entertainment.
no small credit, insomuch as their VEN
lures have always bespoken a liberal
amount of real genius and an Invest
ment of cash which approaches a great
deal more than ordinary generosity. The
costuming and scenic details for the new
big show this year are said to outrival
the most extravagant investment in that
direction ever made.
This great combination will be seen at
O'Brien's opera house tonight. Don't
fail to see the great parade at 1 o'clock
this afternoon
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Fresh bread ana candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1925 Sd avenue. Le5 F21
ENCAMPMENT PRIZE.
Committee investigating as to Facilities
Around Birmingham.

Around Birmingham.
Capt. E. L. Higdon and Capt. f. l..
Demere, members of the committee ap-
pointed by the Commercial club to inves-
tigate as to the needs and demands to
secure the encampment of the state
troops in this city, have been visiting
the various places around the city, not
ing what improvement will be needed
and the relative cost of same. They have
not yet finished their inyestigat lions. but
hope to be able to make their report at
the next meeting of che club. Speaking
of the encampment, Major Higdon said
that the contest between the cities seek
ing to obtain 1t is growing spirited, and
while in his opinion Birmingham
stands the best showing, all things con-
sidered, yet the competing cities are Of
fering inducements that will have to be
met. Montgomery especially Is exerting
every effort, and her citizens recognizing
the direct advantages of having between
$4,000 and $4,000 spent with her people in
few days by the soldier boys, besides
the pleasure and honor of entertaining
them as the choice city among some very
strong rivals, is leaving not a stone UNI
turned to secure 1t. Birmingham 1t is
believed Is too proud to be overreached
however, either In hospitality or induce
ments by even the capital city, and will
come up at roll call with everything in
readiness to accommodate the boys in
royal style and assure them an all-round
good time from start to finish.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Entries for Today.

First race, six furlongs-Nil1ita, Lagal-
lienne, 1O7; Sky Blue, Winchester, Plug,
Little Bramble, Old Sangus, 109 each;
Bloomer, Fred K, liz each; Nicholas,
ia.
Second race. mile and a furlong-New-
house, 80; Princess Rose, Prytonia, 101
each; Jack Bradley, Nicolini, 1903 each;
Uncle Jim, Dr. Parke, 107 each
Third race, six furlongs-Mary Nance,
Elsie Ferguson. Adept, Summer Rain,
Sister Rosalind, 1O5 each; Billy Kinney,
Ferryman, La Sale, Pert, Inspector
Hunt, 1O7 each; Ohio, Hippogriff, ITO
each.
Fourth race, mile and a furlong, handi-
eap-Peytonia Florence p, 103 each;
Dutch Arrow, 80; Haroldine. IS; Jimmy
r.. 81; Clarus, 9S; Raviolla, 81: Tasco, "a;
Jake Zimmerman, Robert Latta, III
Fifth race, six furlongs-Pirate, Budd,
102 each; Levin, Lusby, los; Nellie H,
Lady Unde, Bcule, 10S each; ia ia, Jubi-
lee, 10 each; Borderer Simrock, Fakir,
113 each.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Leona, Juani-
ia. 105 each; Baldur, 107; Helen Wren,
La Belle France, 10S each; Cara, K. c.,
John p, Ito each; San Bias, Oak Forest,
Arkansas Traveller, Liberty Bell, 11S
each
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
TITUS AND oABANNn IN DOUBT.
They Are Anxiously Awaiting the Racing
Boards Action.

They Are Anxiously Awaiting the Racing
Boards Action.
The action of the racing board of the
League of American Wheelmen in de-
ferring action upon the cases of Fred j.
Titus of this city and L. d. Cabanne Of
ST. Louis, the riders who, while riding in
class B events last season, were accused
of fixing a race at St. Louis in August
and suspended by the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen for life from further par
ticipation in any races, is condemned by
racing men,
Charley M. Murphy of Brooklyn was
charged with completely in arranging the
st. Louis race and also suspended for life.
but at a rehearing of the charge against
Murphy it was proved that he was inno-
cent and his suspension was raised.
At a meeting of the national assem-
bly, of the League of American Wheel
men in February 1t was voted to recon-
mend to the racing board that in view Cd
the generation of Murphy that the
suspension on Titus and Cabanne be
placed at one year from the date OF the
charge.
This recommendation was deemed just
and Titus and Cabanne have been walt
ing to see what steps the racing board
| intend to take. Up to the present time
| they have been appraised of no action
being taken and they are somewhat in
doubt as what their chances of racing
this year will be- Considering that bicy-
Gle racing men arrange their racing
plans months in advance. 1t is felt that
the racing board is doing both Titus and
Cabanne great injustice by its dilatori-
ness
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
IN HONOR OF THIS CITY.
Secretary Herbert Receives the Request to
Name Warship for This State.

At the last meeting of the Commercial
club a resolution was offered by Mr.. b.
Steiner and adopted by the club directing
the secretary to write to the secretary of
the navy, Mr.. Herbert asking that one
of the new war vessels now under con-
struction be named in honor of Birming-
ham. The secretary communicated at
once with Secretary Herbert and re-
ceived the following reply:
Navy Department.
Washington, March 49, 1896.
w. J. Boles, Esq. Birmingham, Ala
My Dear Sir: I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of yours of the
14th instant informing me of the resolu-
lions adopted by the Commercial club
requesting that one of the new battle
ships be named for Alabama. and have
filed your request for consideration Very
respectfully,
II. A. HERBERT, Secretary.
According to Mr.. Steiner's resolution
the name filed should have been Dir
mingham," but 1t seems from the secre-
tary's letter that Alabama" was select
od instead
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Pure Food.


Butterine is much abused product.
As a matter of fact it Is pure, sweet,
wholesome, and infinitely preferable to
ordinary country butter. A special
correspondent of this paper recently
visited she factory owned and operated
by the Armour Packing Co., of Kansas
City, manufacturers of the widely ad-
vertised Silver Churn Butterine. A
five story building is perfectly fitted
for the scientific preparation of this
food product. Everything is spotlessly
clean; all appliances are the latest and
most improved, and every precaution is
taken to secure the production of i an
absolutely pure and wholesome food.
All processes are under the direction of
foreign chemist who has made this
skillful combination of pure sweet fats
the study of his life.
Prof. Charles Chandler, of New York
City, says: 1.-THE product is palatable
and wholesome and / regard 1t as
most valuable article of food"
Prof. J. s. w. Arnold, Medical De-
partment, University of New York,
says: "a blessing for the poor, and in
every way a perfectly pure, wholesome
and palatable article OF food"
Prepared Solely BY
ARMOUR PACKING CO..
Kansas City. u. s. A
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

now at Nice, are due to return home on
April 20. In accordance with his orders
to ]. L. Mitchell who was left in charge
of Defender, the yacht will be In readi-
ness to leave her anchorage and be in
sailing trim by April l. The boats hull
has been given four coats of patent nom
corrosive paint and more are to be added.
The interior will be painted this week.
Altogether it looks as If the Worlds pre-
diction, made some time ago, would turn
out to be correct, and that the syndi-
cate intends racing Defender in English
waters this coming season. With Vigil
liant out of commission, there is nothing
on this side to give her race. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Turf Topics.

This is ladies' day and it is expected
they will be out in great numbers.
Primrose & Vests combination min
strels will attend the races today in a
body. One of their excellent bands IN
full uniform will be on hand to discourse
sweet music for the especial delight of
the ladies. The minstrels will be the
honored guests of the Birmingham Jock
ey club.
Captain Brown, who evidently has
wheels in his head, delayed the first race
twenty minutes yesterday and lost lit
tie of his wind in kicking up and trying
to run away. He was the favorite in the
event and should have won handily. 1t
was clear that Burrell lost his head or
did not know how to ride, as Warren on
Lena had to fight hard to win the purse,
and that only by a nose.
1t is a noticeable fact that there has
been less drunkenness at the race track
than at any gathering of like size ever
seen in this city.
Friday will be "Bessemer" day and
large crowd is expected from that end
of the line.
Capt. Paul Gilardoni says the plungers
on his sandwiches are greater than
around the books. His familiar express
sion, Louder" never fails to call forth
a laugh from those who know him. Mr..
Monteabaro Frances around behind the
counter like 2-year-old-
Genial Tom Ryan has not been over
lucky with his stable at this meeting.
Tartarian has been beaten twice. Mer-
maid and Gamer have also run. and Nick
has been on the sick list. Il. Murphy
rides for Mr.. Ryan and has held up the
reputation of the stable by having the
largest number of winning mounts to his
credit.
Tartarian was heavily backed by stable
money at the short price, but he wasn't
able to extend himself in the first part of
the race. He came very fast at the end,
and, had the wire been little further
off, would have won.
Five favorites bowled over in success
sion is novelty at the present meeting.
1t is seldom that so many good things go
wrong anywhere.
Had the field been sent away on the
first break in the first race 1t would have
been a bad looking start, but Captain
Brown couldn't have lost. He wore him.
self and his jockey out at the post.
Barrett on Guard fairly outrode Morse
on Ed Garland. The latter tried hard,
but made a bad finish.
The New Memphis Jockey club will be-
gin Their annual spring meeting April 3.
Special rates will be given to attend the
derby which promises to be a grand
race Many OF the best horses here will
ship directly to Memphis next Sunday.
Assistant Secretary Malcom N. Macfar-
lam writes that he is overrun with appli-
cations for stable room, but has reserved
stabling room for G. G. OFallon, Lau-
retta, Bryn Mawr and several other sta
bles that win go Sunday
Cardinal, who won his maiden effort
yesterday, is beautiful specimen sof
horse flesh, and one who promises e be
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Southern Baptist Convention, Chattanooga,
Tenn. Reduced Rates Via Southern R'y.

For the occasion of the Southern Bap-
fist convention, which will convene at
Chattanooga, Tenn, May S-14. inclusive
the Southern railway will sell tickets to
Chattanooga, Tenn, and return at the
rate of one limited first-elass fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold May
to 8, inclusive, good to return fifteen days
from date of sale, but limit on tickets
may be extended, allowing fifteen days
extra time, provided they are deposited
with the joint agent at Chattanooga on
or before May IA, 1896.
Call on any agent of the Southern rail-
way for further information.
2-1h-til my8
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, March PA very large
crowd attended the races today, the oc-
casion being the last ladies' day given
by the jockey club. The racing was very
fair, though disappointing in some re-
spects, as some of the well backed choices
got bad starts. The machine was used
for the first time at the mile post in the
handicap and Orinda was left entirely
and Van Brunt, the favorite, beaten
when the gate shot up. Ross, who rode
Orinda, was suspended by the racing
governor for the balance of the meeting
for mot trying to get away" is the way
they put it. The suspension is very un-
just.
The day was cool and cloudy and two
outsiders got home in front. Summaries:
First race, six furlongs-Mainsail, 100
Connolly, II to 2, won; Dick Tension, 112
Freeman), rs to l, second; VICTORIES. 100
(Hirsch), to 5. third. Time, LII. Ko-
dak j. w. Levy, Summer RAIN Sammy
Young, Nectar, Downing, Mildred D.,
Ray Crysal and Lulu l.. also ran. n
Second race, four surlongs-Winkes, 80
Hart), 2 to l, won; Bonnie Belle, 102
Ross), to l, second; Brown Berry, 100
ct. Burns), 40 to l. third. Time, 0:491s.
Judge Butler, Adrienne, Fate, Some
Hopes, Izeyl, Mrs. Murray and Ida May
also ran. ~
Third race, one mile-Honor, los qIart),
to 5, won; Judith c., 105 DUNN 4 to 1,
second; Cotton King, 10 (Mcglone) even,
third. Time, 1:42A. Judge Dubouse and
Gladioli also ran. T
Fourth race, one mile, handicap-Con-
stantine, 100 CHarD, 10 to 1, won; Chug-
nut, 80 Powers), 40 to 1, second Arhland,
SO (Gatewood), IL to /, third Time,
1:42z. Van Brunt, J. w. Cook, Helen H.
Gardner and Dockstader also ran. lOrin-
da left at the post.) an
Fifth race, six furlongs, seIling-Roy
LochieI, 113 Freeman), to s. won; Hot
Spur 113 (dinkeyl, 40 to /, second; Tren-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
KING OF PIE EATERS.
Leo Well Devoured Three Pies in F
Minutes.

Leo We'll Devoured Three Pies in -Four
Minutes.
The proud title of champion pie eater
of New York still rests with Leo We'll
the idol of the Century Pleasure club
His fellow club members are ready to
chip in their aggregate wages for one
week and back him for $50 against any
pie eater in the world.
With his hands tied behind his back
young We'll ate three pies in four min
utes at the first annual ball of the club,
held at Gambrinus hall, in West Thirty
ninth street, near Tenth avenue, Friday
night After accomplishing this feat he
politely declined glass of beer rendered
to him by Mamie Flanagan, the belle of
the ball, saying superciliously:
"A little ting like dat don't make me
firstly"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

The greater your CASH purchases are
the greater number of FREE TICKETS
YOU will receive, and the greater your
chance will be of obtaining this MAG
NIFICENT MUSIC BOX AS A PRES
ENT
not alone purchase the best OF goods at
the lowest possible prices. but you will
also be the recipient of chances IN this
grand musical wonder free of any cost
to you.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
An Admirer of Corbett.

The papers of New York do not treat
Corbett right. l am aware that ne mas
many weaknesses, but who has, notF AS
a fighter he has proven himself the peer
of any one who lives, and he has beaten
with ease the great fighters of the pres
ent decade He has never been knocked
down, never has had mark put upon his
face. and has always been ready to meet
ANYBODY in his class. He has always
been on the spot always had his money
up. always trained conscientiously and
always brought back his hackers money.
When, little over year ago, the pub
lie demanded that he meet Fitzsimmons,
although he claimed the latter was not
I'm his class, he made the match, put up
his money, allowed Fitzsimmons to de-
fault a. half dozen times, went to Dallas,
Hot Springs, trained, faced all of the an
noyance of the law, and was at liberty
october 81, ready to enter the ring to de-
fend his title.
When he found that he was to be
driven about like a dog, treated like
criminal, he retired in favor OF Peter
Maher, whom the pugilistic public unani-
mously seemed to want as his successor
BEFORE doing so he honestly declared that
in case of Fitzsimmons beating Maher
he was willing to meet the former at any
place, at any risk and for any amount,
in public or private. He is Americas
representative pugilistlc champion today
and he stands ready to defend his title
against so-called Champion Fitzsim-
mons.
Compare the 1atter's record with Cor
belts. What credit does he deserve for
defeating Maher, since he himself de-
clared that Maher was stiff, and that he
deserved no credit for defeating him?
what did he say he would do after his
recent contest? Chase Corbett all over
the country. Has he done SO? No He
avoided him and tells the greatest fighter
Of the age to go get reputation.
Let Corbett he what he may, he can
whip Fitzsimmons in fifty, and the
latter knows 1t better than any man on
earth. ATHLETE.
Defender Going A broad.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

Which has been on exhibition at our
store for the last four months. and
which has charmed thousands of visitors
with lovely music.
In order to distribute the chances In
proportion to the amount of patronage
we receive from each individual, and in
order to encourage CASH TRADING.
we have adopted the plan of presenting
one Ticker van Each Cash Purchase
wSx. 90 w0yth efs0eds free efeAa,ge.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
BEN NJ. JACOBB,
Local Observer, Weather Bureau
CAPTAIN Johnston's Appointments.

Capt. Joseph F. Johnston will address
his fellow citizens at the following times
and places.
Wednesday, March 25-Gadsden.
Thursday, March 26LTuskaloosa.
Friday, March 27-Wetumpka.
Saturday, March 28-Eclectic.
Goodwater, Tuesday, March 81, II a. m.
Montevallo, Wednesday, April l. II a. m.
Blocton, Thursday April 2, p. m.
All persons are cordially invited to at
tend.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

ton 10 (sherrer), to 1. third. Time
1:15&. Anna McNairy, Casa, Imp. Con-
nemara and Glendaga also ram
Sixth race, six furlongs, selling-Brake-
man, 40 (Overton), to 1, won; Virgin,
103 (Hennessey), 5 to 1. second; Caprivi,
1O2 CLAY, 8 to l, third. Time. 115h.
Fiction, ia ia, Davy Crockett, Miss Ha-
eel, Ada M, F. M. B., Ulster and f. c..
Nichols also ran.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
To Kill Time.
Mobile News

Mobile News.
An "Old Reader" wants the News to
suggest how he can employ his spare
time. He might get himself d Water
bury watch and keep 1t wound up. Or
he might go up to the Registers bulletin
board and read that fourteen-column
Clarke speech pasted on ii.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

Looking over the crowds one missed
very few of the bright faces that have
been one of the principal attractions
since the races began AS one woman
remarked: ut is easy to get in the habit
of going" The habit seems certainly to
be very pleasing one, judging from the
attendance each day. One charming
woman acknowledges to having lost her
meat money" for the following day, but
as her husband did not seem at all APP
palled atsthe news 1t Is probable that the
same race brought him good fortune.
On a crowded home bound dummy one
man very disconsolately announced that
he had lost $50, and he was afraid his
wife would leave him if she found 1t out
A man, evidently unknown to him. lis
tened in silence to the tale of woe, and
then said plaintively: I'D lose 5000 If 1
thought mine would go with her." So
much for two views you may take of the
same situation.
1t is said that New Orleans stands
aghast at the success of the races in Biz
mingham. No one in that pleasant burg
was at all confident of the outcome of the
scheme, especially as Birmingham has
heretofore been rather half-heart-
ed in the matters of sport. Events go to
show, however, that 1t only needed some
one to take the thing in hand and go
about 1t the right way-some one who
understands how to make such ven
ture pleasing to the public. To begin
with, we were not put off with indiffer-
ent accommodations. Neither money
nor pains was spared when it came to
caring for the patrons. AS for the
track, it speaks for itself Birmingham
has been very fortunate in having her
best and most attractive form of enter
tainment fall into such capable hands.
familiar figure at the races is a
charming little matron, who resides for
the present at Pratt City. When days
are bright she spins in on her beautiful
wheel, making very graceful picture.
Again she comes in her swinging little
phaeton or perhaps mingles with hap
by party in a crowded dummy. And
how she enjoys it! 1t is pleasant to
watch her enthusiasm and her interest.
1t is a lesson, too, to see how she can lose
and never vince. More than myself like
to watch her.
Perhaps the happiest man in the crowd
was one who put his money on Cardinal
and called in $40 as return. But, with all
respect to him, hadn't he better put it in
another pocket?
Only three more days remain and then
but Birmingham has had her waking
up SO much there is to be glad about
She can talk about being and feeling
metropolitan now, for she has sufficient
ly demonstrated that good thing need
only to be shown to her to be appre-
ciated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
oxFoRD-CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE.
England's Great Aquatic Event Will Take
Place Saturday.

On Saturday Englands greatest aquat-
ic event. the annual Oxford and Cam
bridge boat race, will be held over the
foilr-mile course on the Thames, from
Putney to Mortlake.
After the victory of Trinity hall, Cam
bridge, in the grand challenge cup at
Henley last year, it seemed probable
Cambridge, with six of its last years
eight at its command, would this year
have a crew capable of turning the tables
upon oxford, who had only three blues,
and no very promising trial-eight men
staying up, but the acquisition by the
latter varsity of the three best MEM
bers of the very excellent Elton eight
which won the ladies' plate at Henley
has gone far to equalze matters.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.

Dealers in Fine Toilet Arti-
cles, Bric-a- Brac, Wines
and Liquors for Medicinal
and Family Use.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

winner for Stickney Bros, his owners.
With proper care he will make an envia-
BILE record
jacks Tips.
The prettiest of this seasons brides
was a conspicuous figure in the grand
stand yesterday. Even in the midst of
the crowd of pretty women who clus-
tered about her-and Birmingham's best
were there-she shone out "a gem of
purest ray serene one of the sweetest,
loveliest and most womanly little women
in the world.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

Defender Going broad.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Oliver Iselln. who are
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Weather Cloudy; Track Slow.

i've $780, syearolds seling