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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
RAILWAY FOLKS AND FACTS

The new list of land and homeseekers ex-
cursions has just been made up, with the
first set for June 2 and 16. Then they will
be run July and n, August and Is, Sep
TENDER l and Is and October 6 and 20.
On these dates a large number of excur-
sionists will come to this section from the
northwest in search of suitable locations
for permanent residence.
In speaking iof these excursions Mr.. r Sid
reporter that he expected to see more peo-
pie come down here this summer and fall
than ever before. because the tickets are
only one fare for the round trip, plus ~ to
be collected. at destination on valuation of
return part of ticket by agent.
He said also that an illustration of this
was In the little town of Thorsby, on the
Louisville and Nashville which has been
ing up rapidly, Is laid of perfectly and Is
attracting considerable attention. The
colonsts have set out 10000 grape vines,
which are doing well. and the place bids
fair to be second Cullman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
AND STILL IT SHRINKS,
Does That Reserve, While Wall Streets Ears
Are Cooked for aCalI From the
Treasury

New York, May 16.-The New York
Financier says this week:
The statement of the associated banks
of New York city for the week ending
May 16 reflects the causes which are at
present operating to diminish the excess
reserve and incidentally to sustain the
money market on something like a Arm
basis. The decrease of the reserve of the
week was M,e65,15o. making the total
surplus $1S.b77.S75. As was pointed ont
last week. the gold export operations
were not fully shown Ii the statemes,t
Adding the two weeks exports Il - sean
that while $4,000, 900 have -es,e ABROAD
the decrease In the reserve was onIv
$4.Ss6, 300. The banks Rave been called
upon during the same period for over
$1,000 600 Of government sepoxits, part OF
the latter being attn unpaid. The re-
payment of government deposits has not
yet been completed and probably r per-
centage Of that actually turned over TO
the treasury does not show in the cur
rent statement, butsit will be noted tho
banks ara at present engaged N trans
action that involves q loss of SIT. 900 900
and over. counting the export OF the last
two weeks. Against this Is the move
ment OF interior funds which have not
been heavy enough to overcome the APP
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
NOW THE. DOORS WILL OPEN
Hospitabe Birmingham Will Receive the Cum
berland Presbyterians With Open Arms.
Citizens Asked to Entertain.

The general assembly of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church will convene
In this city on Thursday, May 81, and
remain in session about week.
This assembly was induced at their
last meeting in Meridian. Miss, by the
citizens and the Commercial club of Bir-
mingham to hold their next session here,
the club promising them 1 cent rate.
1t has been ascertained that there will
be between 500 and 600 delegates and be-
tween 200 and 800 visitors and thus far
homes have been secured for only about
500. 1t Is expected that Birmingham will
entertain this assembly, and entertain
them well. The committee on entertain
ment has sought assistance in the secur-
ing of homes from the Commercial club,
and at their last meeting the secretary
was instructed to assist the committee
in this work.
The meeting is near at hand and there
are still quite number for whom
homes must be secured.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
OUTRUN, 10 TO I
Was Pucks Girdle by the lambert Flame Of
Electricity Generated by Niagaras
Mighty Cataract.

Electrical Exposition Hail. N. T. May
16.-(Special)-D Chauncey Depew de-
livered an grafton on the Progress and
Future of Electricity" to an audience of
about 10000 people assembled in the hall
of the National Electrical exposition this
evening. To demonstrate the prompt
ness of modern Geographic service, a
message written by DIR. Depew and adj
dressed to Mr.. Edward d. Adams presi-
dent of the Cataract General Electric
company, was transmitted over the lines
and connections of the Postal Telegraph
Gable company from New York via Chi
cago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Van
Couver, Winnipeg and Canso to London
and back, via Boston to New York. Col.
Albert b. Chandler, president and gem
eral manager of the Postal Telegraph
Cable company, acted as the sending OPP
orator in the north balcony, and started
the message ON its long journey at S:34
o'clock. Mr.. Thomas A. Edison, who In
his younger days was also q telegraph
operator. received the message in the
south balcony when 1t came back hand
ing a copy in his own beautiful hand
writing to Mr.. Adams at 1888 O'Clock. the
time occupied in carrying the MESA e
over $4,000 miles being exactly four min
utes.
portion of the circuit between New
York and Buffalo was energized with
electriclty generated by the Niagara
Falls at the plant of the Cataract Gen
eral Electric company.
Mr.. Depew's message and Mr.. Adams
reply were us follows:
:, New York, May 16, 1S96.-Edward d.
Adams, New York, via San Francisco.
Van Couver, Montreal, Canso. London
Lisbon, Bombay and Tolxio.-God Gre
ated, nature treasures and science util-
ICES electrical power for the grandeur of
nations and the peace of the world.
CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW.
The reply: = - 2
Chauncey M. Depew, New York. via
Toxic. Bombay. Lisbon. London. Canso.
Montreal, Vancouver and San Francisco''
mighty Niagara, natures wonder
serving man through the worlds cleo.
trio circuit. proclaims to all peoples sol
ence triumphant and the benevolent
Creator. EDW. n AnANSS -
No better Illustration Of the worlds
progress during the latter half Of fhr
nineteenth century could possibly have
been devised The very men who han
died the messages In the hail are older
than the science Of which they are mas
fers. and there are many present tonight
who remember the occasion of the send.
ing Of Morse's world-famous first mes
sage: What hath God wrought?'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
SABBATH'S SETTING SUN
Will Gid the Mound Beneath Which Hon. Sol
ONION Palmer Is to Rest-A Touch.
ing Tribute.

The funeral exercises over the remains
of the lamented Solomon Palmer. late
president of East Lake Atheneum, will
take place in the Atheneum chapel this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. Drs. Hos
mer, McGaha and Ellis will conduct the
funeral services, after which the remains
will be inferred in East Lake Atheneum.
Rev. j. B. Cummings will take charge
of the Atheneum and attend to all mat
ters pertaining to the college, and Will
continue the unexpired term until conf
mencement, which event takes place in
short time.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Manager of the Webb Book company.
2025 Second avenue, is perhaps the best
posted book man in the south. Within q
short time he has made the company one
of the leading book stores of the city.
and the only one that carries q full line
of new and secondhand books of all
kinds. At "Webb's book store" you can
for a trifie buy school, law. medical and
miscellaneous books that would empty
your pocket at the other stores
Go to the Webb Book company also
for fine stationery of all kinds, ham,
mocks, fishing tackle, baseball goods and
the latest periodicals and novels Their
stock is large, and prices very low-2O25
Second avenue
Mr.. Webb has made q careful study OF
the book business, and having been con-
stantly on the alert wherever bargains
in stationery were on the market, Is
able to give his customers the advantage
of the cuts in prices. His line OF old
books includes volumes from some Of the
oldest and best libraries OF the south.
When you want q book that Is rare or
have one to sell see him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Altgeld in Chicago.

Chicago, May 1.-THE first big demon
stration of the free silver coinage forces
within the democratic party of this state
took place tonight at the auditorium.
Governor Altgeld, the recognized leader
and candidate for denomination on
platform of himetallism, was the star at
traction and orator. creating unbounded
applause among the 1000 men and women
who listened closely to his forcible adj
dress on the money question The gov
ernor's declaration that the>federal adj
ministration was in league with the capt.
talsts to perpetuate gold standard
evoked rounds of applause. The Altgeld
legion escorted the governor TO the audi
torium, and Judge William Prentiss In
troduced him to the audience.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
THE CHEF IS BACK.
He Had Royal Time 10 Atlanta and Picked
up Pointers.

Chief Of Police TIC. Mcdonald has re-
turned from Atlantis where he attended
the convention Of the Chiefs of Police as
ISOLATION of the United States and Cam
ada, He.was ssen by q State Herald re-
porter yesterday ana spoke in high praise
Of his visit TO the Gate City.
The chief says the courtesies shown
the members Of Tho association by the
members Of the Atlanta police commits
sion. Chief of Police Connolly and the
citizens generally were Of the higheat or
could not BE- excelled In any city IN the
United States. The ladies who attended
their husbands In The trip to Atlanta
were the special guests Of Mrs Connolly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
PERSONAL.

Mr.. w. K yandiver of Atlanta is in the
city. tr-r
Mr.. ]. w. Fall of Nashville is guest Of
the Morris. srsas
Col. H B. Foster Of Tuskaloosa was in the
city yesterday.
Messrs Robert and M. L. Crew of Good
water are at the Morria-
Hon. s. ]. Bowie, one Of Talladega's lead
ing attorneys. Is In the city.
Ben p. Beard has accepted position
with NJ r. Messef, the shoe man.
Mrs. John Rosenstihl and daughters. Ger
trude and Carolyn, have gone to 81. Clair
Springs for the summer.
Mrs Fred Monteaboro and little daughter.
Ethel. left for Montgomery yesterday to
spend while with relatives.
MI and Mrs. ]. w, Donnelly Of Cincin-
natl. who have been visiting their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Biinn, left for home
today. rs ~ a@
Mr. sam J. Carpenter Of Eataw. one Of
the leading politicians of Greene county. Is
IN the city. Mr. Cexpehtey 10 cousin Of
Nc, John p. Carpenter of this city, and to-
democrats. Mr.. Sam Carpenter Is q dele
gate to the national convention
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
NOSES OF KING AND QUEEN
Lined Up by the Wire at Louisville Ben Brush
and Lady lnez Run a Dead
Heat.

Louisville, KY, May 16.--Ben Brush
and Lady Inez. king and queen of the
turf, are the titles that these two phe-
nomenal 3-year-olds earned for them
selves today in one of the grandest races
ever witnessed on a race track. When
the bugle sounded for the Schultz stakes
Ben Brush, Lady Inez, semper Ego and
Perjury responded to the call. After a
slight delay Starter Chinn dropped the
flag, with Dryers colt in the lead, Penu-
ry next, The Lady third and Semper last
Brush kept good lead until we'll down
the stretch, Semper Ego being his nearest
company. Here Perkins, on McGuigan's
FLY, moved up, and at the last eighth her
nose was in front, and Brush looked as IL
firing, but Thorpe called on him, and he
responded to the whip and spur. He came
again, and Perkins and Thorpe, bringing
into play all the skill they knew, passed
under the wire in as perfect dead heat
as ever judges were called upon to decide.
Then ensued what is indescribable. The
people went nearly frantic, and their
cheers and yells could be heard almost
mile. In the run-off Brush took the lead
at the outset, and finished easily win
ner by a length. Summary:
First race, five furlongs--Red, 1O7 Of.
Williams), Is to l, won; Remp second,
The Blossom third. Time, 1:04.
Second race, six furlongs-Elsie D., 81
(Morrison), 10 to l, won; Joe Clark second,
Katie G.. third. Time, 1:18.
Third race, six furfongs-Moylan, 105
QPerkins), to 5, won; Hanlon second,
Strathreel third. Time, 1:17h.
Fourth race, the Schultz stakes, one
mile-Ben Brush, 122 CThorpe), to 5, and
Lady Inez, III (Perkins), 8 to 1, ran
dead heat; Semper Ego third. Time,
1:44A. In the run off Ben Brush, to 10,
won; Lady Inez, to 5, second. Time,
LAB.
= Fifth race, one-half mile-Afice c., 107
CThorpe), to /, won Mazeppa second,
Govinda third Time, 0:501s.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Summer Drinks.

misunderstanding
Trilby Sour.
Peachblow Fizz.
Rhine Wine Cooler.
Emerald Fizz.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Eight Killed Outright.

Howe, Tex, May 16.-Yesterday's ter
ribie cyclone struck this town. leaving
death and ruin in Its wake. The path of
the cyclone at this point was quarter
many barns were wrecked. eight persons
were killed outright, and many injured.
The bark was ripped from the trees and
much stock was killed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
SENTENCE EXTRAORDINARY.
Embezsler Bollin Fined $210. 900 and Given
Nineteen Years

Omaha. Neb., May f6.-Henry Bollin,
embezzling treasurer of Omaha, has been
sentenced to nineteen years In the pen.-
Tertiary and to pay also $4,000 fine, that
being double the amount he was con-
victed of embezzling.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

parent discrepancy between the $4,336,300
loss actually reported and the amount
exported and already turned over to the
treasury. Unless there is an increased
movement in the interior. contingency
not likely in view of present exchange
rates, the statement should show a still
further marked decrease in the reserve
before balance is adjusted.
The outlook at present favors firm
money market, but whether the situation
will develop sufficiently to cause
diminution of gold exports Is uncertain.
Another call from the treasury will lend
factor that has been used to strengthen
the money market with the object of
making such exports difficult.
The expansion of 2,401, 700 in loans was
a favorable feature of the statement, the
increase in that item alone in the last
thirteen weeks having been nearly $780,
100000. The banks lost in cash last week
1920, 700, the decrease of 1874. 500 in legal
tenders being offset by a gain of 1858. 400
in specie. The averages in the statement
for the week ending May 10, 1896, as COM
pared with the corresponding weeks In
1895 and 1894 are as follows:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
After the Republicans.

Mr.. r. r. Beasley. the travelling passen-
Is close after the republloaR business out OF
here on June 10 and IL and has practically
made Arrangements to carry the bulk Of the
always up tosdate on any business he can
carry over the louisville and Nashville.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Address your orders for
copies of the art edition to
Miss Edith Buell., Secretary,
Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

To Cures Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure. Csc. 1Q-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
SoeciaI Meeting Trades Council.

VIII be held In Elks' hall today At 2:S0
D. N. All delegates are requested 70 atr
tend. as business OF grave Importance
will come before the council
w. H. STANLEY. President.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
st. Louis Results.

st. Louis May 16.--First, second and
third choices divided the six races evenly
today. Heavy rain last night made the
track sloppy. Six entries, including Fly
ing Dutchman, declined the Laurel
stakes journey. Tartarian was a strong
favorite and won handily by two lengths.
Attendance 5000. Summary:
First race, four and a half furlongs-
Senator Penrose, 80 tSchoor), to l. won;
Dawn second, Lady Britannia third.
Time, 1:01.
Second race, six furlongs-Constantin
104 Cvanduzen), 10 to l. won; Bravo sec
ond, Dr. Huger third. Time, 119h.
Third race. one mile and twenty yards
Royal Choice, 92 "a. BarretD, to 2,
won; Sunburst second, Midland third
Time, LAZY.
Fourth race, Laurel stakes, six fur
longs-Tartarian. 112 Ct Murphy, to
10, won: George F. Smith second, Forget
third. Time, 1:19.
Fifth race, five and a half furlongs-
Cochina, SO (Garner), Z to 1. won; Flute
second, Ferris Hartman third. Time, liza.
Sixth race, nine-sixteenths of a mile
lamar II, 80 (Garner), even, won; lineup
second, Russella third. Time, 0:59A.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Change of Schedule.

Next Sunday it is understood that some
changes will be made on the Southern and
Alabama Great Southern. Just what these
will be is not yet known.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

s.s. Tsssf Is sas s. sd @ week g
ASheville, NJ. @. This district win be rep
resented by Superintendent A. ]. Frazer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29
~ Hampstead TOWNSHIP.

Wild ducks. which have been plentiful Great
Neck during the spells OF mild weather this winter.
have again made their appearance in large hocks.
Captain II. " Elsard made the shooting record
OF the season Thursday Wy basgns sixteen coots
one trip Several other large bags are reported,
and Captain Eleard says that he saw a seaiOg,
but was unable to get close enough for a shot
The will of Catherine G. Raynor. OF Freeport,
which has been presented TO the Surrogate OF
Queens County for probate. gives all her property
in Smith and Fulton SITS. including the homestead.
and the Of $1,000 TO her niece. Miss Edith
Smith. Miss MARI Doy who lived with her for
many years receives 500; Daniel h. Raynor re-
ceives 5000. Mrs Frank =. Smith sl.O0o ana there
are several other minor requests. All the heirs live
in Freeport. Valentine W. Smith and Charles G..
smith are named as executors and are TO receive
$3.50 each.
Powell, was married on Thursday night 70 ANGEL j.
Brewer. at the home Of he brides parents Grove
st. Hampstead. by the Rev. Charles T. Miller. Of
the DeKalb Methodist Church. Brooklyn. The par
lOr decorated with palms and pottel plants.
interpreted with cvt flowers. The bride wore a
white satin gown with long train trimmed with
fsousselin" Dc sole and pont lace. Her ornaments
bridesmaids were Misses Clara and Alice Brewer,
sisters OF the bridegroom. They gowns Of
pink and white silk. trimmed With point lace. and
each carried bouquets Of pink roses Percy II.
Powell vas best man. and the ushers were David
Br.ce Tod Robert c. Dykes. Clinton W. Ludlum
ard Frank Hodgknson. A reception followed at
the home OF the brides parents. large number Of
guests were present from Brooklyn. New-Y0k.
Washington. u. c.. and also from Hampstead.
whore the bride IS a favorlte in society circles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29
NEW-ROCHELLE.

William 8. Lyon has returned from Mexico. much
invIgorated by his trip
Monthly union meetings are held by the Methodist
BAPTIST and Presbyterian churches. The first OF the
series was at the Salem Baptist Church on Friday
evening.
The Society Of Organized Charities. with L. G.
MAYNARD as secretary. is doing much practical good
by obtaining work for the unemployed
AT the annual meeting Of the Ilusuenot Yacht
Club Charles Whann was elected commodore
Charles NJ Connolly vice-commodore and B. X
Gorham rear commodore.
The sender OF a scurrilous valentine has aroused
the ire of citizen, and the guilty one Will be
traced
Mrs Albro. of Em-st.. is temporary chairman OF
the New-Rochclle Branch OF the Indian Association
The concert given at the Town Hall by the ladies
of the Salem Baptist Church on Monday night was
a success Among other attractions was The sing
Ing of clifford Lyon and Miss Stanley.
The name Of he new monthly paper issued by the
Enworih League Of II. Johns Acknowledgements
Church is ''Si. Johns Chimes" II Is an attractive
publication ., s,v raa,,,os
v. be given this season by the New Rochelle iacht
club 4 committee composed OF Messrs. rover,
Weston Bayfer Meyrowitz and talbot mas the
matter under consideration.
The sum OF $50 900 is asked by II. A.. Gouee from
the village for breaking leg on the highway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29
PORT JEFFERSON AND sETArKET.

The Townsend House Is 70 lose It's present pro-
pri,,or Samuel 8 Allen. Mr. Allen has been the
,n,nager Of this house "A number of years and Is one
# the best known hotel men on Long Island. For
, number ~ years he conducted hotel at River
ho,d from which place he came to Port Jefferson
and assumed charge Of the Townsend House. Mr..
Alien Will now take charge OF the hotel at Floral
Park
business has not been helped much by the report
that the Port jefferson and Bridgeport Steamboat
companv Will not run the Monowan,uc again for
some time and that sailing vessel has been en-
gagged In her place. Not only business men IN fort
Ior.rs,n but those In surrounding villages have
bern greatly Inconvenience by this interruption or
communication between the two ports
Mrs Abby Brewster, treasurer OF the Iillage I'M
pro,ement Society, has made her annual statement
~ Inc finances OF the organization. The receipts
have amounted to soo5 Sd ana the Vaiace On manu- -
SIS
setauket has narrowly missed riot on several
occa sions In the last ten days For some time the
tuo rubber factories have been closed-the NNth
M n time. This has thrown several hundred men
and women out OF work. and has caused hard times
IN The village Last Saturday throng OF men and
women gahered In front Of the Liberty FACTORY ana
cordng 10 the rules OF this factory. part OF each
.mnlove's nay Is held back every week. The hands
v,an.d this pay. they had been out of work some
Savs and were in need OF cash. Delay was expert.
enccsd in meeting the demands OF the crowd. and
,hrea,s of violence freely made, but the money
vas paid and the employees dispersed without carry
ing out the threats
snecial services were held this week In the Ep!s-
rector During Lent sermons Will be preached every
Thursday by visiting clergymen Last Thursday
the Pew John II. Prescott. of Sayville preached
and the following engagements are announced; March
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29
rucKAuOE AND KNOXVILLE.

rronxville Posofirc is no longer a money order
Office that department having been Transferred TO
Tuckahoe.
The Gramatan Club gave a reception at the Law
renee Park Casino on Washngton's Birthday night
II was largely attended hy Ncw-YorkeTs.
f. c. Sedman has bought and will occupy home
at Lawrence Park. Bron1yiie.
Carl Frank. who bough; the Loviness farm In
Central-avc at Srarsiaie. will build twenty-five
cottages there this spring
John II. Steibling. OF Dronrville. ana Miss Clara
Louise Howard. ~ New ork CRY, married IN
New York on Wednesday and viii reside there.
At the meeting OF the American Authors Guild Of
New York CITY held a. The Windsor Hotel last week.
Miss Clara Barton Alien OF Beacon Heights. I'll 'ka-
hoe, elected a member
A pound party was held - Mrs. Alexander Master
tons by The Woman's Missionary Society 0; the
Reformed Church. Of Br,n,vill. on wednesday
evening" and a large box filled with canned goods
fruits vegetables. etc. was forwarded - The New-
York City Mission
William Howe. 'he artist. who has q studio NJ
Lawrence Park. iTonNvi4e. has just received the
decoration OF officer Academic from France
Or Clarence ". Buckmnstcr Of Underhiu Road
TuckahOc. who recently resigned physician -
the St Johns Riverside Hospital. az Yonkers has
received case OF fine surgical implements, 4 gift
from the Board Of Managers.