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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE.
Programme of Exercises for the Scholastic
 Year.

Programme of Exercises for the Scholastic
 Year.
 The State Herald is in receipt of the following programme for the closing ex- ercises of the State Normal college at Florence:
 Sunday May 24 II a. m.-Baccalaureate sermon, Rev. G. w. Briggs. D. D., Owens boro, Ky.
 Monday, May 25, 8 D. m.-Joint anni- versary of the three literary societies. Tuesday, May 26, 5 D. m.-Annual meet ing of the board of directors (president s office); annual meeting of the Society of the Alumni Lafayette halD.
 Tuesday, May 26, D. m.-Essays and orations by members of the graduating class.
 Wednesday, May 27-Twenty-third commencement. 10 a, m; annual address, Prof. T. c. McCorvey, University of Ala bama, at 8 p. m.
 Alumni anniversary-Addres Prof. E. L. Brown QS9D, Southern university; essay, Miss Amanda Watkins Bibb Q895), State Normal college.
 You are cordially invited. Ask the agent for reduced rates when you buy your ticket
 JAMES K. POWERS, President.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
AN IMPORTANT MEETING
Held by Birmingham Trades Couacll--Hon. ]. |, M. Curry Invited to Return and
 Address WorkioghleD, .t.sS

Birmingham Trades council, held a largely attended meeting in Elks' hall Sunday afternoon, with President W. H. Stanley in the chair and Secretary J. H. F. Moseley at the desk. ~
 A communication was read from the International Typographical union ask ing the councils indorsement of move to have the government control the tele- graphic service of the country.
 The following letter was transmitted to Hon. J. L. M. Curry: G
 Birmingham, Ala, May II, 1896. To the Hon. J. l.. M. Curry:
 At meeting Of the Birmingham Trades council, held on Sunday May 10, resolution was unanimously passed at as early date as will suit your con venience and address a4meeting of work ingmen on education to he had under the auspices of the Trades council Hop ing you can fix an early date, and bid ding you godspeed in your noble work Very respectfully,
 w. H. STANLEY,
 President Trades Council J. H. F. MOSELEY, Secretary. The trustees made an excellent report as to the condition of the Trades council reading room
 Committees were appointed to make all necessary arrangements for a proper re- ception of Eugene V. Debs at Lakeview on the 18th.
 Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band, 5-2-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Ex.POsTMAsTER INDICTED.
He Is Effeminate and @ Cripple, but Hal
 Managed to Escape.

He Is Effeminate and Cripple, but Has
 Managed to Escape.
 Jackson, Miss, May u.-A. M. Gill, Jr., aged 19 years, late assistant postmaster at Clinton, Miss, has been indicted by the federal court here for using the mails to defraud, stealing stamps, etc. Gill stole the stamps and ordered whisky with them from Vicksburg. Then he stole the liquor from the express company and afterward made them settle the loss. The whisky, as well as other goods, was or dered by Gill and then stolen on arrival. One steal was of four handsome Smith & Wesson pistols from Louisville, Ky, firm. Gill has fled. He Is an effeminate looking boy and cripple.
 The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Mississippi meets here tomor- row.
 The bankers and State Medical associa- ton will meet next day Jackson will give all d royal welcome and banquets during the week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
TIE REPORTERS BUDGET
Annual Meet of the AmaIga-
 mated Iron Workers. i
THE AUDITORIUM BLOOMING
Chiefs to Meet in AtIanta-A Little Girl h. jured-CIean Uptke Clty-State Nor-
 nal College.

A sad accident happened to little Beth Jemison,, the lovely 10-year-old daughter of MT. John s. Jemison, late yesterday afternoon. The boys had a pet pony and induced little Beth to ride him. The pony ran away and she was thrown in front of MT. E. Erswelrs, falling on her head. The doctors are uneasy as to the effect of the fall, but hope for the best.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
THE AUDITORIUM.
The Incorporation Completed and the Archi-
 tects at Work on the Plans.

Because publicity has somewhat abated as to the auditorium is the result of the fact that all the preliminaries for the building have been arranged and matters have now assumed business shape. The State Herald is informed by those in au- thority that the incorporation has been completed and that as soon as the archi- tects get the plans ready the erection of the building will be begun.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

The most delightful excur- sion and picnic of the season. Bangor Cave, Mulberry river and Blount Springs Saturday, the 18th. Don't fail to go. Tickets, S1.OO. For sale at Smith & Montgomery's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
CLEAN UP THE CITY.
Summer Will Soon Be Here-"An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Pound of Cure.n

The oity is in a reasonably clean con- ydition and we do not complain of those in authority, but the streets, alleys and back yards of the city should at this sea- son of the year be put in an extra clean condition for the coming summer months. Our sanitary sewers should also be thor oughly inspected. An ounce of preven- ton is worth pound of cure" All per- sons in the sanitary limits should be re- quired to connect with the sewerage sys- tenn.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
GRAND EXCURSION

to Bangor Cave and Blount Springs Saturday, May l6, Central Presbyterian Sunday school and Ladies' First Meth Odist Church, benefit both. Train at Bangor Cave till 4 D. m.; at Blount till dark; home bedtime. $l.OO round trip and good dinner. Tickets for sale at Smith & Montgomery's. Everybody ought to go. The picnic of the season. 5-Io-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
The World Has Waited a Thousand Years for This.

/ So writes Q happy man fresh from the Slough of Despond.
 We'll, the discovery has been proclaimed, but men are slow to believe.
 The way is open to inquire to investigate. E Why will not every man do SO? ? There is O simple way to cure at home all those baneful effects of the sins of youth and the excesses of later years which blast the lives of multitudes of men. There is @ way to regain strength lost by disease, overwork and worry. A way to secure and retain the abilities sacrificed to dissipation-to "be glad again after suffering an atonement."
 A way to repair drains on the system that sap the vitality.
 A way to replace nervousness, dread and despondency with courage and self-respect.
 A way to give full strength, development and tone to every portion of the body.
 way to remove every obstacle to happy and fruitful married life.
 All this is clearly shown in little medical work recently published. It is not book for general circulation, being purely medical and scientific and for men only who need ad- vice and aid.
 How to get 1t: Write to the Erie Medical Company, Niagara Street, Buffalo, N. Y., say you read the article in this paper, and ask them to send you the book called Complete Manhood, and the Way to Attain It." They will send one copy entirely free, in plain sealed wrapper, to any man who writes for 1t In good faith.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
ANNUAL MEETING
Of the AmaIgamated Iron Workers in Detroit
 May 19.

May l9. The annual meeting of the Amalga- mated Association of Iron and Steel workers of America, which was to have taken place in this city, convenes in De- troit, Mich, on May 19.
 At the last meeting of this association it was decided to meet in Birmingham, provided the Commercial club would do- nate $2000 to pay excess in the mileage, Birmingham being so far away from the principal regions represented by this as- sociation. This the club agreed to do but on failing to come up with the money Detroit captured the meeting. They are in session two weeks.
 The following delegates from this dis trict have been selected:
 Alabama No. Henry Beals.
 Phenix No. 5-R. c. Arthur.
 Gate City-Thomas Mason.
 There are also some others to go from this district.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-H
Teachers' Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for positions as teachers in the public schools of Birmingham will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26, 1896, at the High school building. Appli- cants must report by o'clock on Mon- day.
 By order of the Board of Education.
 J. H. PHILLIPS, b-8-15t Superintendent.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
WILL MEET IN ATLANTA
National Association of Chiefs of Police of
 America and Canada.

The National Association of Chiefs of Police of the United States and Canada convenes in Atlanta today. This associa- ton is composed of all of the chiefs of police of the principal cities of the United States and Canada.
 Chief T. 0. Mcdonald will represent Birmingham, leaving this morning for Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Grand excursion to Talla- dega Springs May l2 by Fi- delity Lodge, K. of P.

MANFREDO RESTAURANT.
 Open day and night. First class service. Fans to keep you cool. Orders and meals sent out. 2OO4 Ed avenue, near goth street. 4-23-Im
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

The coolest and largest schooner of beer in the city at the Central Beer Hall, l6l6 First avenue.
 H. HENTSCHEL, d-Iz-T Proprietor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Shot for Dasertion
self-help

You are weak, "run-down," health is frail, strength gone. Doctors call your case an eemia-there is a fat-fam- inc in your blood. Scott's Emulsion of cod-liver oil, with hypophosphites, is the best food-means of getting your strength back-your doctor will tell you that.
 He knows also that when the digestion is weak 1t is better to break up cod-liver oil out of the body than to burden your tired digestion with 1t. Scott's Emulsion does that.
 Scorr X BoyyNp Chemists Nev York soc and Ar oa
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Grand opening of summer hats Wednesday, May 13. Ev- erybody cordially invited at Hirsch's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

J. E. Gossett has the best as- sortment of gas and gasoline stoves in the city. 1914 2nd avenue. 4-2-T
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

To Cure Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
4-2-T

Parts for any stove and gas- oline stoves repaired at J. E. Gossett's, 1914 End avenue. l-1-ff
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Music by Chase's band on excursion to Talla de g a Springs May 12.
 6-2-3-6-S-10-12
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Get our summer rate fol boarders.
 OPERA HOUSE HOTEL. 511-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Dizziness and sick headache are cured by the iiivigorating powers of Hoods Sarsap parilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastorIa. THE MOGUL AND ROYAL
 RED CARS '

for trolley parties and excur- sions, &7.5O for three hours. Telephone l8. 5-9-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Undelivered Telegrams.
 Undelivered telegrams at the Western Union office: J. s. Moore, F. c. McEwen. William Youngblood and William Butler
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Everybody cordially invited to attend the grand opening of beautiful summer hats at Hirsch's Wednesday, May 13.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

State of Alabama, County of Jefferson. S's' J, W. A. Porter, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. W. A. PORTER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me th1s l l tn day of May, 1e96. J. D. CHICHESTER,
 Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 S ssa: S g 5 Y; ySSSs1 SS;SSSSSsss%fIHsoN. Directors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Special rates to boarders for the summer.
 OPERA HOUSE HOTEL.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria.

Fresh bread and candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. ie5 Hz1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. .............$ 35O, ,OOO % Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid. d..........,........ Is, ,493 72 National bank notes outstanding. 45,000 to Due to other Ma
 tional Banks....$ 6,174 o1 Due to State Banks
 and bankers...... IS ,o62 59 Individual deposits
 subject to check. 326 ,O65 60 Demand certif-
 cates of deposit. 7,421 56 Certified checks. 695 50 Cashiers checks
 outstanding 10. .3S0 12- 36S,7s 6S Notes anu bills rediscounted.. .131 s9
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Try one of our 25c meals. OPERA HOUSE HOTEL. 512-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

soorr & BOVINE, Chemists. New York. soc. and sr.oa
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-02-01
Deaths.

Richard g. Hunt died in Baltimore
last Sunday. aged GO years. He
married lady of Northampton, and
vas we'll known in both counties.
Capt. Lybrand J. Kilmon, died at
Harborton, OF pneumonia, on last
Wednesday, aged about so years. He
was worthy man and excellent citi-
zen, and his untimely death is re-
GREETED by everyone.
Mrs. Mary Melvin. relict of John
H. Melvin, died Friday night January
24th, at her home at HOMETOWN, after
81 protracted illness, of paralysis, aged
about 72 years. She was woman OF
many fine traits of character and
highly esteemed in the community
in which she lived.
Mrs. Mary Ross, wife of Capt. John
Ross, died near Modestown last Wed,
nesday, aged So years. She had been
for many years consistent member
OF the Methodist Church, and had
the esteem of her neighbors. Funeral
services were held over her at her
home on Thursday, by her pastor
Rev. Jos. r. Sturgis.
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Steamer J. w. HAWKINS

The Baltimore Sun in a late issue
contains the following notice of the
steamer J. w. Hawkins.
Capt. Jas. Woodrow has arrived
from New York. He navigated the
fishing steamer J. w. Hawkins from
this port to Port Morris, where she
was delivered to Mr.. g. j. Tinsley,
who purchased the vessel here last
week from the American Fish Guano
Company. of Harborton. Va.
The Hawkins is to be used as a
steam lighter in and around New
York. On the run from Baltimore
the Hawkins stopped at Pungoteague,
Va, to gather her fleet of fishing
dories which had been left there.
After coaling at Norfolk she pro-
ceeded to Port Morris. near He'll
Gate, where all the crew shipped in
Baltimore were paid off,
The steamer is now wreck, an ac-
count of which will be found in an
other column of this paper.
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To Regulate the Size OF Barrels Used
for Shipment or Truck.

The following bill has been per
pared and will, with slight amend
ments perhaps, be introduced in
the Legislature by Mr.. S. Wilkins
Matthews:
l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Virginia, that on and
after the first day of May, 1896, it
shall not be lawful for any person in
this State to use for the shipment OF
those agricultural products commonly
called truck Il barrel of less size or
dimensions than as follows, to wit :;
At the ends or heads, seventeen ~
inches, inside measurement. AT the
middle or bilge, nineteen (19) inches,
inside measurement. Length OF
slaves, twenty-eight (2S) inches, over
all. All barrels thereafter manufac-
tured in this State, or offered for sale
in this State, to be used for the ship
ment of truck shall be stamped by
burning on the side of one of the
slaves thereof the word, standard
truck barrel" together with the
name of the person or firm manufac-
turing the same.
2. Any person in this State, whether
he be manufacturer, agent, COM
mission merchant Or farmer, who
shall use or attempt to use for the
shipment of truck, barrel of smaller
size or dimensions than is prescribed
in the foregoing section, shall be
fined in a sum not less than five nor
more than ten dollars for each and
every barrel so used or attempted to
be used for such purpose, recoverable
before any Justice of the PeBce in the
same manner as other fines are re-
coverable by law, one half of the fine
so imposed to go to the informer, the
residue to be placed to the credit of
the school fund of the county wherein
the same is recovered. In addition
to the fine so imposed, the justice
shall cause all such barrels of smaller
size than herein described to be i'm
mediately destroyed by burning. But
it shall not be unlawful to use or
manufacture barrel of larger dimen-
sions than herein set forth, either
stamped or unstamped.
3. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
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gbeIE AIRY.

Sister Sina Marshall, wife of James
B. Marshall, departed this life on
Sykes Island, January Goth, 1896.
Sister Marshall was born on Foxes
Island about fifty years ago. When
about twenty-five years of age she
was happily converted and joined the
Methodist Church. Ever since the
time of her conversion she has lived
a true, sincere disciple, of Jesus.
During her last sickness, which con-
tinued only eight days, she expressed
her willingness and readiness to go
at the Masters call. She died of
pneumonia in the triumphs of faith,
leaving behind her a weeping hus-
band, sorrowful son, and many be-
reaved friends who mourn her de-
parture.
Her funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. NJ. L. Williams in the
Methodist Church, January 9th.
The text selected was Revelations
18th chapter and 18th verse. Her
remains were then followed by weep
ing friends to the cemetery on Sykes
Island aud there deposited in mother
earth to await the resurrection morn.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep"
JOHN BREWER, JR.
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sykes.

Mrs. Geo. w. Glenn, quite sick of
late with pneumonia, is improving.
Mrs. Sina Marshall, wife of Jas. B.
Marshall, died on Sunday, January
a6th, of pneumonia, aged about so
years.
Our band, organized several weeks
ago, is progressing finely and will be
open for engagements this summer.
They now play 20 pieces of music
very finely, and continue to receive
instruction weekly from Prof. Ste
venson.
\ revival meeting at our NJ. E.
Church, South, closed on Wednesday
Of last week. The exercises were
conducted by Rev. A. A. Whitmore,
of Cambridge, Nd, assisted by the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Williams. The SER
mons OF the visiting brother were ex-
cellent and persuasive. Ten persons
were converted during the meeting
There have been several cases of
pneumonia here recently and attend
ed with fatal results in three in
stances: Mrs. Ann Spence, relict Of
John Spence, died January 18th, of
the disease, aged about Is years; Mrs.
E. B. Moore died from effects of same,
January 18th, aged 43 years, and
James Ellis, another victim, died on
January 10th, aged 50 years.
A public meeting was held here on
last Monday night, looking to the in
corporation of Sykes, and a resolu-
ton 10 that effect was passed. A bill
will be introduced into our Legisla-
ture authorizing same. 1t was agreed
that the following be named as first
officials: George W. Glenn, mayor;
Noah Miles, w. G. Lewis, John R..
brewer, E. B. Moore, G. NJ. Lewis
and Geo. n. Weaver, council.
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EHR7sW0Od.

Miss Hortense Kellam, of Oman
cock, who has been visiting friends
here has returned home to the regret
of many.
j. r. Lewis is making quite an i'm
provement on his property by adding
a new picket fence around his yard
and garden.
Riggin & Houston have shut their
mill down to have the machinery
thoroughly overhauled and repaired,
and then they hope to make full
time to the joy of many.
We are to have blacksmith settle
with US from Delaware. His shop is
now being built on Mr.. Traders land
adjoining the postoffice, and no doubt
with proper attention it will pay
well.
Lewis Mock & Co., will have q car
load of ground feed here next week,
consisting of wheat, middling. brand,
etc, which they offer at 81 per 100
pounds. This is cheap considering
the recent advance in ground feed,
but they buy by car load lots and
can sell cheap.
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Fire AT EnstvIIIc station.

The New York, Phila. and Nor
folk R. R. depot at Eastville Station
was entirely destroyed by fire Friday
night of last week. The fire was dis
covered about $3.50 o'clock, and before
help could arrive the building was
enveloped in flames. Mr.. Paul Chap
man, assistant agent, and Mr.. Alfred
Morris and family, who occupied the
second floor, and who had just re-
tired for the night, barely escaped
with their lives Most of the freight
and several of the express packages
were saved, but all else, including
the postoflice, was destroyed. An en-
CINE came up from Cape Charles, but
was too late to do any good. The
fire originated on the second floor,
and was due, it is thought, to de-
fective flue. The total loss is about
SO, 900. The station was insured.
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Rcile Haven.

Dame rumor says marriage bells
will ring merrily in our town next
week.
Mr.. n. r. Fosque has greatly i'm
proved in health and has again
opened his place OF business.
Our people are preparing to meet
the requirements of the town ordi-
nances, which go into effect on the
first of February.
Rev. Byron G. Clark, of Accomac
C. H, preached to large congrega-
ton in the Presbyterian Church here
last Sunday morning.
Miss Florie Nottingham, of East
vile, and Miss Annie Gusts, of Oman
cock, are visiting Mrs. A. A. Mears
and Mrs. S. P. Ward, respectively.
No one should miss the opportunity
to attend the japanese Tea, which
will be given here for the benefit of
the manse, next Wednesday evening,
at 7:30 o'clock
Miss Leila Hunt, of Baltimore,
while visiting friends in Northamp
ton, was summoned to the bedside of
her father last week. He died shortly
after her arrival.
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Extending IRIS Business.

The Manufacturers Record of Jan
uary 24th says: 1.-The application of
the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Company for authority from
the Virginia Legislature to extend its
line in and around Portsmouth is
understood to mean that the Penn
sylvania Company, of which the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
is division, intends increasing its
facilities for securing businss at that
port and charging its terminal facili.
ties. At present the New York, Phila
delphia and Norfolk has used its
docks at Norfolk for most of its
Southern business, except that Sc
cured over the Norfolk and Southern,
which has been ferried across Hamp-
ton Roads to the Cape Charles ter
minus of the line from Berkeley, the
Norfolk and Southern terminus. 1t
is believed that the New York, Phila-
delphia and Norfolk intends con-
structing belt road around Ports
mouth, with branches into the truck
ing section adjacent to the city,
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QnapcOck.

Mr.. ]. s. Wise has two children i'll
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Tyndall is quite sick at hel
aome on Kerr street.
Mrs. BERTHE Powell spent part OF
the week in Baltimore.
Mr.. 5. r Nelson return d few
days ago from n business trip to New
York city.
Ca .taiA Thos Johnson offers a
liberal reward for skiff taken from
his vessel at anchor, near the wharf,
a few days ago.
Prof. G. G. Joynes has arranged
with Prof. G. w. Burke, and now has
special lessons in penmanship givei
in the Onancock High School. Hour,
daily, 1870 to 70.
There will be reunion of the
order Of Heptasophs at their hall
here Monday evening, February Sd.
BUSINESS. oysters and music in it
Come out members.
Mr.. L. D. 4. Quinby left us Monday
for Georgia, where he will practice
law in the future. Mr.. Quinby is an
energetic and clever man, and will
doubtless do we'll in his new field.
He leaves a host of friends here who
wish him success.