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The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

ury to-conquer is une blazing promise OF
the unhasting, unresting march of civil
iZation. In that column of march the
whole nation must be ranged. Associa-
ton is the instinct of humanity which
grows with its growth. First the fam
lily, then the tribe and then the nation.
The race will come by and by. Faithful
ness to each In their order Is the true
route to the next.
Here in the United States are co.
OOo, o0o people with all the varied charac-
ters their numbers indicate. Some have
faculties Tor farming, some for the man.
agemenG OF machinery, some for inven-
ton. The problem before YOU is what
system will get from all these creatures,
80 different from each other, the maxi.
mum OF work and wealth and wisdom"
In the election which followed. Re,
publican House Of Representatives was
chosen, and Mr.. Reed was
MADE SPEAKER.
he had been nominated in the Republt-
can caucus on the second ballot, McKin.
ley of Ohio, Cannon of Illinois, Hender.
son of Iowa and Burrows of Michigan
being competitors.
OfMr. Reeds performance of the duties
of the speakership in the Fifty-first Con-
gress 80 much has been written that the
leading incidents are in the minds of all.
1t was truly heroic period for the Re-
publican party. No Roman legion evet
stood frmer and more unwaveringly be-
fore the raging foe than did that admir-.
ably led Republican majority of the
Fifty-first Congress. There was hard
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
MILITARY FETES AND CONTESTS.
May Week at Savannah Promises to Be Great
 Event in Military Annals.

The military festival that has been ar ranged for May week. at Savannah, Ga, has a peculiar interest to every citi- zen of the republic, for 1t marks the in- stitution of an annual gathering from all sections to compete for prizes and trophies in soldiery contests.
 European critics nave often noted the absence in the states of such events as those of Aldershot, England, and the annual maneuvers of the French and German armies, and in a measure base their calculations of our military strength upon this fact.
 While it is true that the profession of arms has not the significance 1t has in other countries, it cannot be denied that the United States stands today as one of the leading nations of the earth fin a military sense This could not be dem onstrated by our small standing army or our coast Notifications, but if one were to call the muster roll of the citizen sol diery and military clubs he would find could all the members answer to the call and pass In review that we could turn out one of the finest armies the world has even seen.
 More or less has already been written about the plans and purposes of the Milf tary Interstate association of Savannah, but the fact that the shrewd managers of this organization contemplate the es- tablishment of a permanent May week. for the soldiery of the nation is one just now becoming recognized.
 With this recognition comes a most
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
IN MEMORlAM.
Ferdinand DeBardeIeben.
4-19-4t-s -su-

"Sleep on, beloved sleep and take thy rest Lay down thy head upon thy Saviours s
 breast; We love thee we'll but Jesus loves thee
 best"
 Only one week ago today the sweet spirit of Ferdinand DeBardeIeben took its flight to the great world beyond!
 Only two weeks ago today he was in the prime of manhood-healthy, strong and well-his whole nature alive with ambition, energy and happiness.
 Today these few lines are written as last tribute to him whom loved and whose memory I cherish.
 How little we thought a few weeks ago that when the beautiful spring time came with it's budding trees and fra grant flowers and when all nature seem- ed so perfect, that this one, so dear to us and so near, would then be so far away. But it is so-and we are now breathing the prayer to the great God of the universe to comfort his dear young wife, to resign our hearts to say Thy will be done," to give us grace to sustain this great loss. yrs ago to the day of his burial, Ferdinand DeBardeleben and Fannie Arnold were made man and wife.
 Such happiness as these two dear young people experienced IS rarely ever known Not ripple of discontent, not a moment of unhappiness, butka calm sea. refiecting to all their una1loyed bliss. It seems so hard that this must now be looked upon as something. of the past, and. as dear Dr. Hawkins said in his funeral service of this young man, who was beloved by him as friend and broth CT. "Our hearts cry out, Whyy Why, oh. God, was it doneg"
 The death of MT. DeJ5a rdeieben was one of the saddest ever known. So
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

young-just 2S-so full of every thought and hope and ambition that makes life gloriousl
 His charity, his generosity, his integ- rity, his high erected thoughts, seated in heart of courtesy" made him below ed by all. His name was the synonym of all that was pure and good and noble.
 Oh, how he was beloved, and how his death is mournedl If sympathy and earnest prayers could have restored him. how speedily would have been his recov- cry, for many and fervent were the sup plications offered. But God, who doeth all things for the best, in His infinite wisdom saw fit to take him. And he is gone to a brighter world beyond. We have his memory to cherish and to love, to inspire our hearts with truer senti- ments. to take up the cross anew and fol- low Christ, to put our faith and trust more strongly in Him and live Until we meet again, before His throne Clothed in the spotless robe He gives His
 own
 Until we know, even as we are known"
 God grant the bereaved relatives and his precious young wife comfort and solace in this great hour of sorrow, is the prayer of
 ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
 Sunday April 19 1896
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

The Baldwin Melville company, strong CT and better than ever, will open weeks engagement at the opera house on Monday night next. A new repertoire of popular plays will be put on during the week. Popular prices will prevail. Night prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents; matinees daily, except Monday, at p. m. Miss Pearl Melville the charming and versatile ar tiste, heads the company and no doubt will be greeted by good houses during the en- gagement of this popular company. The bill for Monday night will be Clay M. Greens great comedy bill, "The Golden Giant Mne." Ladies admitted free Mon- day night if accompanied by a person with paid 30 cent ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

suggestion of Capt Paul Gilardoni as the next mayor of Birmingham. His success in the conduct of Paul's Cafe is a guarantee that he will successfully conduct the affairs of the city. As he caters to the appetites of all, both rich and poor, so he will manage the city's business for the benefit of all. His pom derous person would give the appear ance of strength and stability to the city. Eastern capitalists who come to the city to invest would gauge the size and sta bility of Birmingham by the looks of its mayor and would plant untold millions in our midst. He would prove a terror to evil doers, and ladies could walk the streets at all hours of the night un- harmed. A reign of peace, plenty and prosperity would set in and the name of Mayor Gilardoni would go sounding down the ages with the names of Robert Bruce, William Tell and George Wash ington. E. PLURIBUS UNUM.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
HlLLMAN HOSPITAL.
Board of Managers Grateful for Substantial
 Cooperation.

DOdiu Ui NdHdScio Niatciui ioi ouUotahtia'
 Cooperation.
 The board of managers of Hillman hos pital desire to thank the following friends for contributions:
 Mrs Adler, Sr, dining table; Mrs. Davenport, flowers; Mrs c. F. Enslen, crockery; Mrs. Wallace, bowl, pitcher and crockery; -, shades; Mrs. A. G. Smith, stove; Fox Bros, groceries Fowlkes & Myatt, soap and brooms; Mr. Gray, vegetables: Mrs. Leedy, pillow cases; Mrs. Charles Brown, furnishing room; Miss Broadnax and Sunday school class, furnishing for charity bed. Then there are the five noble lawyers, who have furnished completely and com fortably room in our hospital. They desire that any brother lawyer, sick away from home, may feel that he can find in the lawyers room of the Hillman hospital every convenience which would conduce to his comfort and aid in his restoration to health. This was a gener- ous act, worthy of emulation, and we thank them for their help.
 The hospital Is now running smoothly, with good nurses and the following very efficient medical and surgical staff, se- lected by the advice of the dean of the Medical college:
 Physicians-B L. Wyman, w. H. Johnston, R. A. Berry, D. F. Tally.
 SurgeOn-B. G. Copeland.
 Consulting physician-E. H. Sholl.
 Consulting surgeon-J. B. Luckie.
 Diseases of eye-L. G. Woodson.
 While these gentlemen kindly give their services for our charity patients, any physician is privileged to place pay patients at the hospital and attend to them. Indeed, we solicit their help in this way, as the only sure revenue of the hospital comes from the Hillman fund, and the larger the number of pay pa tients the more charity patients we can care for.
 We thank generous public for sup port and help in the past. and solicit a continuance of the same for the future, as we are trying earnestly to do good work for the poor and afflicted
 We are grateful to the Evening News and State Herald for advert 'sments, mo- tices and uniform kindness and polite ness.
 The public Is cordially invited to visit the hospital which. we think. they will find clean, well kept and worthy of help and patronage MRS. A. c, SMITH, e. Secretary Board of Managers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
White lawn caps, special drive. Caheen's.
CREATED A SENSATION.
A Bill Filed in Chancery Against Default
 ing Bank Officials.

A Bill Filed in Chancery Against Default
 ing Bank Officials.
 Marshall, Mich, April 1S.--Ann M. Ai- exander in the interest of twenty stock holders of the defunct National City bank, filed bill in chancery against the officers of said institution, naming G. w. Bentley, president. and John R. Bentley, cashier, praying for relief and charging that the officers failed to honestly and properly administer the affairs and per- mitted false official statements to be pub lished in the local newspapers; that $94,- 900 in dividends were declared, which im- paired the capital stock, and not from A surplus, and that loans in excess of the amount prescribed by law were made to irresponsible persons. It is also charged that some of the officers were permitted to use the reserve and other funds of the bank in speculation without securities
 The bank failed in May, 1891, owing, it was alleged, to the dedication of Cash fer Eugene Kirby, who was charged with stealing, ,$112,000. Kirby was captured and sentenced to ten years at Jackson.
 The filing of the bill has created a sem SatiOn.l
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

generous response from all the citizens of Savannah in the way of subscriptions, and from military bodies all over the country agreeing to take part in the contests. It is a little early to predict just how many officers and men will be reviewed by the governor of Georgia on May 13. but it is safe to say that 1t will be the handsomest and most interesting spectacle ever presented to our people, who are deservedly proud of their sol diers of history. as well as their soldiers of peace.
 The great park extension, or "Champs de Mars" is already being fenced in, and scores of busy men and hustling agents are at work both north and south to in- sure an overwhelming success.
 The railroads have given the good thing" a great push" by granting a cent fare, and all the people want now is is the crowd. They guarantee to take good care of all who knock at the city gates, and any one who knows anything about Savannah knows that guarantee Is to be marked up in the publics mind at exactly 100 cents on the dollar.
 Special embroidery sale
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
For Mayor.

To the State Herald:
 In a recent issue suggestion was made as to the right man for mayor. I wish to indorse that suggestion. feel very much interested in the next mayor. If he is the right sort of a man he will be of great benefit to the city. It Is probable that Birmingham will next year expe- rience a great expansion. The mayor can either block or advance that expan- sion We must have mayor who will administer the municipal affairs for the good of the people and not for himself. He should be man who is cosmopolitan in his views and accustomed to metro- Dolitan ways. Therefore I indorse the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
GIVEN AWAY.

Oa the goth, 2lst and 22d instant every purchaser of goods to the amount of $1 or more will be given a china teapot or any other article in the store of equal value.
 SINCLAIR BENNIE,
 sssvl0O0 Second Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

All our wool novelty dress goods Monday at half price. Those that have been 25c will be 12 1-2c, those at 35c will be IT 1-2c, those at soc will be 25c and those at $l.OO will be soc. We have nothing higher. None reserved.
 The Geo. Passe Company.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
"Erninie. D

On Tuesday night, April 2S and the fol- lowing day at matinee the beautiful com ic opera, "Erminie," will be presented by local talent at O'Brien's for the benefit of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. The stage will be beautifully lighted by electricity, the costuming grand, the dances exquisite and the min uet a thing of beauty and grace. The cast will comprise the very best local talent, and a performance of merit and worth is expected.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
Special embroidery sale Monday. Caheen's.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Kestler died yesterday of marasmus, and will be buried this morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to at tend the funeral
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
!. By the Morphine Route.

Anniston, April 18.-(Special.)-- )--Jule James, a well known ex-member of the Anniston police force, died this afternoon from ar.overdose of morphine taken last night. He had a severe illness two years ago. from which he never recovered, either physically or mentally. Last night he became violent and drove his wife and children from home. In their ab- seffee he secured and took the drug, which pAt an end to his life.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

The finest meal in the city. Give us a trial. Grand Gen. tra 1 Restaurant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

Infants and children's white caps Monday. Caheen's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19
Black Patti Coming.

Black Patti will be in Birmingham April 21. Don't fail to hear her at St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church, corner Third avenue and Twenty-fifth street. General admission 35 cents, but reserved seats are 50 cents. Let everybody come.
 First of the season. Excur- sion to Blount Saturday, April 25, by Sunday school Church of Advent. Tickets, $1.OO; children, soc. Train leaves 8:l5.
 Al -an- usd thr-fri
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-19

V4NE W 1IO IlOF ID TIT WI |. Sunday, April 19, 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

This well-known and popular play will
be presented al the Academy next Tues
dav and Wednesday with Mr.. NJ l.. Cur
It's In his original character of 'Saml. the
Commercial Drummer" ana Miss Albina
de Nor as Celeste. the adventures, to-
eether with q strong supporting company,
ana everythingq needed for first-ciass
presentation OF this well-known comedy
has been literally provided. In The in
terva, since is last offering here. during
most of which time IL has been with
drawn from the road. 1t has undergone
many changes. although the general re-
collection prompts the statement that 10
have reiniroducel The venture in its orig
nal shape could not In the least have
detracied from rs acceptable attributes.
As for NJ. y. Curtis In prapria persona,
u can be said that he Is nearly the
same Saml Plastrick of Posen as he can
be, taking into consideration trat timr
has not made an exception in his case.
and that neither he nor the rest OF us
have In the interval had a quan from
Ponce de Icons tabled fountain. In
Athens de Mer Mr.. Curtis handsome
wife. the character OF Celeste finds a very
attractive delineator. The action OF the
play as has been indicated has been
somewhat modernized. and the changes
in this particular all show good taste and
fine selection. The action has been speed
ed up by careful pruning and nothing now
remains in the original dialogue that is
not needed 10 nicely round out the anus
Ing and serious phases OF a story that
Is as strong to-day as Il was a decade
ago. when Curtis fairly took the country
by storm with II. 1t will undoubtedly be
greeted warmly and like an old and vel
coma friend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Three Women Suffer Terrible Agonies an
Others Are Fatally Burned.

GENEVA, ALA, March 7.-lntelligenct
reached here this morning Of a series Of
horrible accidents in various parts Of th'
county.
The daughter of Mr. John Hahn. liv.
ing on the east side Of Chocawhatche
was burning brush, and her dress caugh
from the fire. She lived about two hour
and died In intense agony. Her father
and sister, who went 10 her assistance
were. IT is feared. fatally burned. Mrs
John Odom. a feeble old lady living fou
miles north Of here fell in the Fireplace
last night and was terribly burned, boti
eyes being burned from their sockets, ant
her face and breast scorched black. Sh
has since died
Another woman living in the west enc
Of the county. whose name is not known
was burning trash when the high winds
blew some sparks on her dress. and be
fore help could be given her she was ac
tually crcmated alive, being burned to
crisp. She had laid her twO-n-onths'-olC
baby on the ground and was forced e
watch three large hogs devOur the chill
alive while she was suffering Lne dealt
agonies herself. This makes the sixtl
death that resulted FROM ere here in III
last two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

The Majority Report of the Elections Com
mittee VIII Declare His seat vacant g.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-tiouse Flee
tlons Committee. No. 3. to-day decided
that no election had occurred in the
Fifth Louisiana district. now represented
by Boatuer. the practical effect O. which
IS to declare the seat vacant. The con-
clusion reached by the committee was
that there had been SO much fraud, v.o-
lence. and intimidation at the polls as to
inValidatc the election. In other words,
that there had been no free expression OF
popular will. as shown hy the e-idenCe.
There will be NO rcpOrts-the ma
jOfitv signed by the Republicans. and ihe
mincuty. by the Democrats. The ma
iority report viii bee made by Mr. Taylor
OF Ohio. IL win probably be TWO weeks
before the reports will Doe presented 70 the
House. and possibly fortnight thereafter
before the case will be taken up IN the
House. Mr. Roatncr's seat Was contested
BY Alexis Benoit
WINNSBORO. La. March News re-
ceivcd here Of the declaring Of the seat
o. Congressman Boatncr vacant and Or
dering that there shall be a new election.
created much establishment among the
Democrats and much iuhiiation among
the Populists. The news came I'm tele-
gram 10 Governor Foster from Congress
man Robertson.
Governor Foster said IT was too early
for him 10 be quoted on The subject Of
date when he would order the election 10
be held.
Mr. Boatner Is In Monroe. lie is great
" astonfshed at the result being satisfied
he would be quieted in his seat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Bnt the Movement l. Checked Before His

'f''tff- I Voc
FRANKFORT. KY, March 1.-Two bal
lots were cast for United states senator
today annie much excitement, but "iOh-
out result. Shortly after the Legislature
adjourned Senator Blackburn was surpf's-
ell by being notified Of his election through
congfatulatory kilograms from irehus III
every direction. No one here couid u''ue'
stand how such a report originated uhui
after investigation, IL developed thal tns
Chicago Associated Press had circulated
the announcement.
The first ballot proceeded without lh'l-
dent until Erington's name was cdIieu'
He again voted for Blackburn, anu Il re-
port WAS circulated that Poor wouiu vote
with him but he stuck To feut. Aller
the ballot was completed, Mr.. Poor arose
before the result was announced, and
changed his vote fer Blackburn enid
cheers.
A stampede OF the Carlisle men to
Blackburn was at once in force, ana one
by one Senators EllistOn. Smith. Hoilo-
way, Noe, and the other boiling sound
money men came to Blackburn amid the
widest excitement. Inc Republicans
were completely disconnected. as one by
one the most violent nti-Blackburn Demo
Gratis began to fall into line for him. TO
stop the stampede. the Republicans lea
by Senator James, began 10 vote Tor Car
Isle. In the midst Of the terrible dln
Representative Lyons. Of Newport percn-
ed upon chair, declared that II the
Republicans tried 10 elect Carlisle ne
Wo'id vote for Blackburn. Even Spelght'
who had never voted for Blackburn, made
speech coming over 70 his arch-cnemy.
The house and galleries went Wild.
DR.. Chambers, OF Kenton, seeing Black
buns election I'm sight. demanded vote.
though paired with senator Weissrger,
and almost a riot resulted. Feb Sergeant
alarms was ordered 10 clear the galleries
IN order 10 restore quiet.
Srplker Hlandford left his chair by the
side Of the Lieutcnant-Governor and rush.
ed among the Republicans begging them
TO vote for Carlisle. A knot of sound
money men gathered around Violet, Sat
yer. Carroll. Walker. Noe, and others.
The Chair finally obtained order and an
nounced the ballot. which the clerks had
footed up during the confusion.
IL WIS as follows Blackburn. Gu; Boyle,
So: Carlisle, g.
Howard moved to adjourn. but Bronston
objected and the whole body was in a
turmoil. The roll was called, and the
motion Of adjourn was lost.
n second ballot started of rs harm
less as the first. The Republicans de-
clined 20 vote, however. and the original
Carlisle Democrats went back to him.
on tho second ballot enough Republicans
RETAINED from voting TO break quorum.
Ton ballot resulted: Blackburn. SO. Car
Isle, Is. This not being a quorum, a
motion 10 adjourn was carried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
The Greater Twelve foundations.

Charles IL. Yale's Greater Twelve
Temptations is TO be the attraction to-
mo- row and Tuesday at the Academy OF
Music From the Village of MulnG' TO
"DaVy jones' Locker the most wonder
full and surprising of all transformation
sets, every stage picture II beautiful and
brimful Of extraordinary brightness and
originality. while the trick scenes have
never been approached for originality
and mirth- producing effect. The cos
tunes are also marVcls Of dazzling spien-
dor. and I'm fact all the varied parapher-
MALTA IS sHmptuOus and costly Ia the eN-
IRENE. The ballet is well represented 10y
a vast troupe Of trained youthful female
dancers, headed by those three greatest
OF Italian premieres. Signoritas Chitten'
Baldassarre and Bassignano. while the
ballets themselves are absolutely stipend
Gus
The four Rosaries, the Elliot Brothers,
Matthew Byrnes, Gilbert and Bruno and
Harry LAMAR contribute unequalled
specialties. the boxing bout Of Elho,
Brothers being peculiarly exciting and
at the same time possessing comicality OF
the most pronounced order Highly anus
ing and catchy also are Charles IL. Nate s
new descriptive ditties, lover the Bridge.
IAN in a Row. ana Battery Park all
Illustrative Of real life in cosmopolitan
New York.
The nrst-named song IS sung with the
realistic accompaniment Of fun stage
set representing the Brooklyn side of the
East river with the bridge, Fulton-Street
Ferry House and the animated moving
to and fro Of crowded ferry-boats anC
ocean and river vessels. AN In a Row
is pervaded by the performance Of popular
airs on musical champagne bottles ane
glasses. and is as novel as IL is taking
All the dramatic roles have clever ex
ponents. including Mai Estelle Ida DeX
ter. Madge Torrance. Eta Lyons. Katie
Gilbert, Gus Bruno, Jr., Charles II. Elem
ming and other well-known talent.