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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
MARION.
Committees Action Indorsed-They Are
 Coming Back to the Party.


 Coming Back to the Party.
 Marion, Jan. 27.-(Special) al)-Measles and humps are epidemic here as else where. Marion is not behind in any thing.
 Another car load of horses was auc- toned off here Saturday.
 The rains have stopped all farm work, but the country roads as a rule are bet ter than usual.
 Rev. George M. Parker of this place has accepted call to the Andelusia Bap- tist church, his pastorate to commence March 1. His family will remain here until the schools close in June.
 The state conference of the colored Msthodsts has been in session here during the past week with a northern bishop presiding. Over 100 delegates are in attendance.
 The action of the democratic state ex- ecutive committee was we'll received here among all classes of people except a few hardened old sinners, who love the Ad- vertiser and darkness rather than de- mocracy and light.
 The populists of this county held a meeting Friday in the court house in this place, the outcome of which was very significant. After the meeting had been called to order one of the leaders arose and, among other similar things, said that the white men of this country must stand together, and that since the recent action of the county and state democrat ic executive committees there no longer existed any reason for separation. He for one proposed to accept the invitation of these committees and return to the democratic party. Before his speech was ended some of the more violent and rabid of the populsts left the hall in disgust and we are informed that later on in the day personal difficulty between two of the parties was narrowly sverted. We learn that a number of leading populists of the county have indorsed the above mentioned speech and say openly that hereafter they will act with the demo- crats. These be troubulous times, but a little light is beginning to break in and soon the democratic columns, with John ston at their head, will sail in and wipe up the earth with the republicans, half- breeds and all.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28

very little mercy on offenders for the second offense.
 Will Geisler of the firm of Beck & Geis- Ter is quite sick. ,
 MT. Al Stollenwerck, Sr., who has been confined to his room by sickness for sev eral days, was out yesterday.
 Mrs. William G. Jones and Miss Marie Nelson, one of the belles of Birmingham, are on visit to relatives in Greensboro.
 The recent rains have put the Warrior river in good boating condition, and the Hattie Moore Is making regular trips.
 The first boat load of coal from Tus- kaloosa went down the Warrior a few days ago.
 Montevallo coal costs, delivered, $5.75 per ton: Cahaba coal, &.
 Miss Louise Melville of Selma is visit ing her friend, Miss Bessie Ward.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
ADGER.
They Met and Celebrated the Anniversary |
 of the Great Poet.


 of the Great Poet.
 Adger, Jan. N.-(Special.)-The ad- nirers of Robert Burns, the great poet of Scotland, met in the Adger hall on the p5th instant to celebrate his anniversary, and great was the enjoyment of all. MT. flames Hillhouse, the chairman of the meeting, called the meeting to order. and in an address of about fifteen minutes ably told of Burns power as poet and of his admiration for him. There were about forty couples at the gathering of inc best people Of Adger and Johns MT. John Dickinson ledth grand march with credit to himse1f, and after the first dance they had a short speech from MT. Anna son on Burns and Scotland. after which there were songs from number of prominent Scotchmen. among whom were Messrs. Easterbrook, Foster and Mine Boss Thompson. MT. Thompson's song so pleased the crowd that they called him back Dr. Dunlap then made atalk on the congeniality and hospitality. of the Scotch people. Superintendent Cow ev and lady added much to the enjoyment of the evening. Wines and cigars and good things to eat were in abundance, and. to sum it all up, the entertainment was one of the incest affairs the Adger people have ever been treated to.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
GREENSBORO.
They Acouiesce-Thinks He Has Bible Au-
 thority-Seed Oats in Demand.


 thority-Seed Oats in Demand.
 Greensboro, Jan. 27.-(Special)-T late action of the democratic state execu- tive committee has been gracefully ac- oufesced in by the majority of the Clarke men. and there is no kicking of any con- sequence on their part.
 The Beacon says the Greensboro corre- spondent of the State Herald ought to be ashamed to boast of the conversion or the Watchman to Johnston. we com mend to the consideration of the clever young editors of the Beacon the seventh verse of the thirteenth chapter of St. Luke, and ask if we have not good Bible authority for rejoicing in this matter.
 We don't believe the leaders of the pop ulists in this county will be Willing to fuse with the republicans. How can they, when they are so strongly in favor of free coinage of silver, reconcile them- selves to the support of ticket partly composed of republicans who are op- posed to them on this question?
 Very little farm work has been done since the 1st of January on account of the rains.
 There is a good demand for seed oats, which is an indication that farmers do not intend to neglect the food and forage crops for all cotton.
 A gentleman in this town who does a large advancing business advises his GUS toners to be sure to plant enough land to make all the corn they will need, and after this to make as much cotton as they can. which is good and sensible advice.
 There is an old saying among farmers that no year ending with the figure 6 has ever been known to make a large cot ton crop. And it seems that there is some foundation for this old saw. for there was a short crop of cotton during the years 1866. 1876 and 1886. Let us see what 1896 will do.
 John Parker the negro who was ar- rested charged with the burglary of MT. Munch's jewelry store, is a graduate of Pratt mines, having served four years in that institution. Judge Moore will send
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
Are you up on Elisa topicsP
Pilfsbury Badly Beaten.

St. Petersburg, Jan. H.-The interna- tional chess tournament ended today, the last three days resulting in draws. Tschigorn and Steinitz drew an Evans gambit, which was left adjourned on Thursday of the fifty-six moves Pills buty and Tschigorin Steinitz and Lasker drew a queens gambit declined after fifty-nine and forty-four moves respec- lively Lasker won first prize, Steinitz the second. Pillsbury third and Tschi- gorin fourth. The final score: Lasker won 11h, lost 6h; Steinitz won 9h lost S1A; Pillsbury won 8, lost 10; Tschigorin won 2, l6St II.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
THURMAN's GOOD ADVICE.
He Tells Democrats N Tot to Desert the Party,
 but Continue Their Eipht

UuI OOIuIHue IHelr FIBHt,
 Columbus, O., Jan. 27.-Allen w Thur man today issued a circular to the dem ocrats of Ohio advising them not to quit the democratic party but to continue their fight for free coinage in it's ranks. He argues that the populist party Is im- potent; that the republicans have always been the enemies of silver by perfectlng their organization in the congressional districts. The free silver democrats can assure the election of free silver dele gates to the national convention and thus put an end at once and for all time to the greatest trust that ever existed the gold trust. To adopt gold platform at Chicago means the sure defeat of the democrats in the national election. If both the democratic and republican par ties adopt the gold platform the election of republican to the presidency is as- sIIra6
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28

Death of Mrs. o. A. Cobb. n. Evergreen, Jan. 27-(Special)-Mr O. A. Cobb. wife of J. M. Cobb, proprietor of the Hotel Magnolia, died this morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
AUBURN.

Still Working for Electric Lights-John-
 ston Has the Call This Time.
 Auburn, Jan. N.-(Special)-The plan for putting in electric lights is still being pushed. There was meeting Friday night of citizens who are interested in the matter, looking to the perfecting of arrangements.
 There have been several cases of severe
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-28
WARRIOR.
Quarterly Meeting-Gone to Texas-Per.
 sonal Mention.


 sonal Mention.
 Warrior, Jan. 27.-(Special )-The first quarterly meeting of the Warrior and Blount Springs charge was held here Saturday and Sunday last, Rev. J. s. Glasgow. presiding elder, presiding. The reports were very good for the first quar- ter. Quite a number of visitors were in attendance on the meeting, among them Dr. and Mrs Jenkins and Messrs. Byers, Hamilton, Self and Burks of Blount Springs. The people are very much pleased with their new pastor, Rev. D. L.. Parrish, and also with Dr. Glasgow. Dr. Lowery preached in the Baptist church yesterday. MT. W. R. Dean and family left last night for Crockett Tex, their new home. MT. c. s. Hooper, formerly of Blount Springs, occupies the late residence of MT. Dean, and MT. Hooper also occupies the store of MT. Dean. We welcome them to( our community.
 Mrs. w. H. Thompson and her beautiful little son, Austin, of Memphis, are visit ing at the home of T. M. Davidson. Mrs. Thompson is a sister of Mrs. T. M. Da- vidson.
 Miss Watson has resumed her teach- ing, and has fine class, and good pros- poets of success in her line. Her efforts are appreciated. nt A great numDer oI peopie nave Hdu tne measles, as many as nine cases in one family but there have been no fatalities. MT. and Mrs. A. J. Terrell have left here for Smith mines. We regret to lose them. g. MT. Lacie Fouts of Birmingham makes weekly visits here. Maybe there is fair. attraction here for him. D
 -O
 Death cf Mrs. O. A. Cobb. n. Evergreen, Jan. 27.-(Special) )-Mrs. O. A. Cobb. wife of J. M. Cobb, proprietor of the Hotel Magnolia, died this morning.
 Under Sealed Orders. Fort Monroe, Va, Jan. 27.-The cruis7 CTS Raleigh and Montgomery put to sea late last night under sealed orders.
 EIisaf EliSai E1isai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

North ana sOuth, uicks; east ana west, D tricks.
Whist was revived at the Washington
day evening. A four. consisting of Messrs.
Martin Behrends. Lee and Walker. defeat
ed Messrs. Kane, Finn, Tibbetts and
Knight by one trick in eight hands, the to-
tai gains being = to l. A change of part
ners was made in the next eight tricks,
and Messrs. Kane. Finn, Martin and Beh-
rends won by seven tricks from Lee, Wal
ker, Tibbetts and Knight. The total gains
were . to 2. Whist will be again played at
the Chess Club tonight, and non-members
are invited to participate.
At the Columbia Athletic Club Wednes-
day evening four pairs played eight hands
with each other pair. the results being as
follows: Wooten and jackson, plus 2;
Hampton and Barnard and Stafford and
Sw earingen, even, and Walls and Briscow,
minus Hereafter on Wednesday even
ings compass whist will be played.
Because of the change in the whist night
at the Columbia Athletic Club, DIR. Walls
whist night a. home will be Tuesday even
Ing hereafter.
Mr.. Gibson, president of the Manufac-
turers' Club Of Philadelphia, and whist
writer for the official organ of that club.
was In the city the past week. On We'd
nesday evening, at the c. BIZ c. he made
top score, viz: 675 plus
At the Capital Bicycle Club, Wednesday
evening, four teams of fours contested
twenty-four hands. playing eight hands
against each other team, and changes In
pairs being made every eight hands, The
teams were as follows A, Henry, Harmon.
Cooper. Myers; B. Low, Barrick. Carr
Stearns; e. Prince, Fogg, Gibson, Writ: d.
DR.. Hills. Hoeke. Barnes, Coston. The
match was played in rounds of eight hands,
and resulted as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

ington. Mr.. T. H. Boteler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Shreve, Mrs. Jas. BRENT. DR.. and
Mrs. J. L. Waring, the Misses Carrie and
Edith Hunter, Mrs d. V. Payne Mr.. and
Mrs. Tancill. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Harrison,
Mrs. Jas Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Buscher,
Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Bob Thomas and
Miss Maggie Thomas.
Cards have been issued by Mrs. Elizabeth
]. Denham to the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Miss Sarah Perkins, to Mr.. Charles F.
Rose at Gunton Temple Memorial Church
on Wednesday. October D. at 8 o'clock.
Dr. and Mrs. Hanson have returned from
Kensington, Md, where they have been
spending the summer. Mrs. Hanson Is
mich improved in health.
The initial so .ial of the season given by
the Epw orth League Of the Fifteenth Street
NJ E. Church was held at the residence of
Miss Elizabeth Funk, 1915 street, last
evening. An enjoyable time was had by all
present. A feature of the evening was the
rendering. of piano solo by Mr.. Albert
Shade. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs CLEARWATER. Misses Corrinne and jose
phine CLEARWATER. DR.. and Mrs. Van Ars-
dale, Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf, Mr.. Funk Mr.
Albert Shade. Harry Atwood, Edward Crog-
gin. Edward Funk. Harry c. Fisk. Miss
Elizabeth Funk, Miss Reville Funk, Miss
Nanny Atwood. Emma Shade, the Misses
Osborne and Others The next social of the
league will be held at the residence Of Miss
Helene Bickford 1912 18th street.
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ard newspaper men who have charge of
the affair will see to Ii that the subject of
finances Is kept well in view
Inc committees are now hard at work
Entry blanks will be procurable In a short
time. and all details will be settled Ia tbs
satisfaction of all concerned, and when the
time for the meet rolls around eyerythinp
VIII De In readiness, and nothing will be
lacking 10 make IL a memorable one The
meeting is directly under the patronage al
the editorial STATS of The Star and the
Post, together with the committee of husI-
ness men already published. Society peo-
terested in the affair, and there is every
prospect OF brilliant audience as well as
financially successful one
Several additions have been made TO the
list OF prizes. The central committee on
the Eugene Field monument fund al Chi
cago, takes great interest OF course in
everything calculated to promote its object
ana VIII help substantially In the coming
,nee,lns Ia TINS city. As its contribution
10 the prizes to be raced for IL sends a
singer sewing machine and a handsome
cut-glass punch bowl from the Libbey glass
works. An Eastman camera has also been
sent from Rochester, n. Y, and these ar
ticles will be placed on exhibition In a f,w
days. Contributions have also been re-
ceived from merchants in this CITY in addu
tlon to the list printed in The Star yester-
Jay, as follows: The Washington house of
the Dunlop Hat Company, a Dunlon sfIk
mar, Moore d Leding, jewelry; Saks &
Company. sweater. Altogether there will
De prizes of substantial nature amount
ing to $1,000 in money.
bicycle drill for ladies and ,en,l.r,or
was held at Columbia Field, corner nth
ana streets, at o'clock this afternoon.
under the direction of Mr. c. A. wilson
Inc drlll VIII be held on the day of the
meeting, and prizes will be given the ,ro
phles being the sewing machine sent from
chicago and the finest lady's bicycle suit
tnat can be made to order. All desiring 10
enter TINS event are requested to apply to
MI: A. Z. Wilson at once, at 18th and II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

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Tennis TOurnam ents.

In the tennis tournament for the District
championship only two matches were
played, and they, were in the consolation
class. Metcaf beat T. c. Wilson 60 81.
Metcalf beat ]. s,eeDavidson 81. e-3.
Owing to the illness of Driscon it was
found impossible to play in the doubles yes
terday. The winners in the Driscoll-Good-
fellow and Metcalf-Geoghegan match will
meet Mcmahon and Tobin in the finals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
EUGENE FIELDS MONUMENT.

Further Preparations for the Bicycle
Meet to Swell the Fund.
From all Indications the bicycle meet to
be held at Columbia Field Saturday. Oc-
tober 81, for the benefit of the Eugene
Field Monument fund, will be huge sue
cess. both from a sporting and financial
point Of view. The interest which is being
taken in the meet by the racing men of the
city promises well for the former side of
the meet. while the committees of business
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AotaAs. ............... 18
One OF the whist hands played at the Co.
lumbia Athletic Club the EAST week was
very pretty. Apparently there are not
south in the cards. but as played theV
capture the odd trick. This was brought
about by rorth playing a waiting game
allowing his opponents to lead trumps
enabling him to make four out of five OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Brick Trust at Chicago.

brick trust in Chicago is among the
probabilities. Several of the largest firms
in the city are reported as promoting the
scheme. Seventy of the firms in Chicago
have. it Is said. signifed their willingness
to enter the deal, and call for a meeting
next week has been issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
LOCAL INTEREST IN WHIST.
It Promises to BE Much Increased
This Winter

1t Promises to BE Much Increased
This Winter.
The whist committee of the Columbia
Athletic Club held meeting last Saturday
evening and again discussed plans for the
winter. 1t was decided to change the ree,,.
lar whist night to" Wednesday evening of
each week. Compass whist will hereafter
be played on that evening, and individual
scores will be kept.
After the meeting two fours played q
match of twenty-four hands, resulting q,
follows:
Team No 1-Goodale, Swearingen, Walls and
Barnard ain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Gasoline Explosion.

The explosion of gasoline stove caused
some excitement in the house of James
Mcmillan. No. 1918 X street, yesterday
afternoon. The occupants of the house ex-
tinguisheG the flames before any damage
was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

his remaining diamonds. The north hand
will be found in the first column under
north. the east hand in the second col
the five Of hearts. The asterisk indicates
the winner of the trick, and the card d.
rectly beneath it was next played.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Columbian University

The Columbian College eleven has a
series Of games arranged with the various
High School teams of the city, and also
with the Gallaudets. The Columbian line
up has been published heretofore.
The bicycle men are trying to organize
a bicycle team. and think they will soon
have good one in the field.
Considerable difficulty has been expert
enced in securing a suitable ground for
the foot ball games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

IN the compass whist contest at the C.
81; =. the Leading scores Of those who have
taken part in two or more matches are a.
follows: Cole. 100: McComb, 6.35: Ste.
phens. o:so: Young. 5.14; Cooper. 4.64;
Myers. 3.64: Carr. 1851: Willard. 3O7:
are all plus scores
The result of the New York-Phfladelphis
match. as stated in these columns was a
victory for the short-suiters. The match
was won on Its merits. The total score OF
tricks was ~ to Il. This evening the PARK
CLUB OF Philadelphia will try to carry of
the trophy from the New Yorks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock No.
I engine company went out on a local for
fire in the house of w. B. Genella, No.
1897 Vermont avenue. The damage amount
ed to only s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Let Your bundle come! Phone
Io92-or drop postal to 5I4 10th
stand Yale Laundry wagon will
call. It
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Foot Ball Games Today

At Cambridge, Mass.-Brown University
vs.. Harvard.
At Lewisburg, Pa.-Bucknell University
VS.. Johns Hopkins.
At Ithaca-Cornell VS.. Tufts College,
At New Haven-Yale VS.. Dartmouth Col
lege.
At West Point-Princeton vs. Cadets.
At New Brunswick-Rutgers vs. Hayer-
ford.
At Philadelphia-Univers of Pennsyl-
vania VS.. Lehigh.
At Middletown. Conn.-Wesleyan vs.. AM
herst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Fine Gut Glass Bottles
at so per cent off regular
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Fine Atomizars that are worth I'D 10
$50. reduced to- esr
Pun Boxes. worth 81, $50 and 81,
reuuced TO- 4Sc
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Nautical Terms.

The difficulties of the photographer de-
string the inclusion of nautical terms in
his list are not little increased by the
sailors love of contractions or his perver-
stiles of pronunciation. Let me cite few
examples The word "treenail," for in
stance-a wooden spike-in Jack 8 mouth
becomes "trunnel. "To reach" is to sail
along close hauled, but the sailor calls it
'ratch. +" "Gunwale,' as everybody
knows, is "gunnel," and so spelled by the
old marine writer's. "Crossjack, sail
that sets upon yard called the 'crossjack
yard" on the mizzenmast, Is pronounced
"crojjeck. The "strap" of block is al
ways termed "strop;" streak" single
range of planks running from one end Of
the ship or boat to the other, is "strake; 7"
ito serve"-that Is, TO wind small stuff
such as spun yarn, round a rope-is "to
sarve." The numerous contractions, how
ever, are prominently illustrative of tho
two distinctive qualities OF the English
sailor, nimbleness and alertness. Every
thing must be done quickly at sea. There
is no time for sesquipedalianism. II there
be long word, 1t must be shortened some
how. To spring, to Jump, to leap, to tum-
BILE, 90 keep his eyes skinned, TO hammer
his fingers into fishhooks-these are the
things required of Jack. He dances, he
sings, he drinks, he Is in all senses lively
hearty, but underlying his intellectual and
physical caper cutting Is deep perception
of the seq as mighty force, a remorseless
foe. The matter seems trifling, yet the ma
tionai character IL In it.--Contemporary
Review.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Circuit Court.

The November session of the circuit
court will convene next Monday The
jury will be here week later The
calendar is n very light one, only nine
cases having been noticed for trial: the
attorneys were too interested in politics
Following is the calendar;
CRIMINAL
People VS.. Leon Fellows, Floyd
Rhymes and Clarence Young; violation OF
local option law.
People VS.. Peter Houghtaling; viola.
ton of local option law.
People VS.. Frank Dutton; larceny
from dwelling house in day time.
People VS.. Lewis Carr: altering and
publishing forged instrument.
ISSUES OF FACT.
A. & l.. felsenthal VS., Almon b Lee
replevin
Alvin Chapman VS.. Gabriel l. Mulch.
Ter ct al; assumpsit.
Burt w. Cornwall VS.. Chas. A. Adams
appeal.
IMPARLANCE.
First State Bank of Decatur va. Cleve.
land Bay Horse Co.; assumpsit.
CHANCERY 4TH CLASS.
Simeon s. Rockwell VS.. Willie Fitz.
simmons ct al; foreclosure.