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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19

| ures of the ball made merry night of the succeeding hours. : A large part of the success of the affair is largely due to the untiring efforts of the floor committee Messrs. Peter Houp- pert Fred Rainbow, Fred Schillinger, Louis Schweinebraten and Fred Schwend. About seventy-five couples participated in the ball, while as many more filled the chairs allotted to the audience.
 At Il o'clock the following awards of prizes were made:
 For the most elegant ladys costume. Mrs. c. w. Rambow--Silver jewel case. For the most humorous ladys costume, Mrs M. Steck-Silver car receiver.
 For the most elegant gentlemans cos tune, D. D. Kinnebrew-Fine toilet case.
 For the most humprous gentlemans costume Lee Wellman-Carved mer- schaum cigar tube.
 Immediately after the awards were made the king and queen unmasked and their Respective identities were discov cred to be Mr. Irwin Schillinger and Mrs. A. c. Reckling.
 A. O. H. Division No. 8.
 gave their first annual ball last night in Erswelrs hall. Fully hundred couples were present, but no masks or costumes
 The ball was officered by the following committees:
 Committee of arrangements-J. P Me- Laughlin. P. J. Dowd. Hugh McGeever, John Donovan and T. A. Donahue. Committee of reception - Charles Breen, Hugh MeGeever, M. M Boggan, Dave Singleton, John Ward, R. J. Har- rington. J. J. Boggan and Joe Harrison Floor committee-Ed Powers John Donovan, George Diggons, F. J. Thorn | ton and T. A. Donahue
 Master of ceremonies-Frank Swee- ney.
 The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were present.
 Two Old Cronies.''
 entertained their friends with a masked ball last night in Magnolia hall. About sixty couples were present. The cos tunes were varied and covered a wide field of fancy. The. two old cronies were said to be MT. Walter Newberry and MT. w. R. Leonard.
 Three Wel1-Known Gentlemen. gave a similar affair in the Elyton block. The identity of the three we'll known gen. tlemen could not be learned but their guests last evening will testify without stint that they are none the less hospita- ble. Like the other balls of last night, that of the three well known gentlemen will be long remembered by the goodly number who attended it as one of the jol- Hest affairs of mardi gras.
 The best of humor prevailed last night. as was noticeable during the day. The fun-loving people of the city kept
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19

Bankers and barbers, capitalists and laborers, officers of the law and every body lent themselves to the spirit of tEe day.
 Birmingham people were of course de- lighted with their own show. The most gratifying thing was to note the interest and enjoyment of the visitors.
 Many people were here who had wit messed carnivals in New Orleans, Mobile and Memphis and every one of them said Birminghams show compared favorably with the best. It was a great surprise in that the mardi gras managers here had so short a time as a month in which to plan and construct.
 The success of the parade is in large measure due to Messrs. John G. Hines, J. s. Rankin and Emile Hines of Mobile, who constructed the official floats in the unprecedented short time of five weeks and under adverse circumstances.
 So enthusiastic were many people yes terday over the unexpected success of the carnival that they proposed to begin work immediately on a parade for next year and the organization of perma- nent mystic society.
 As the afternoon wore on, and the floats returned going eastward on First avenue, they were loudly cheered by approving throngs. It was a popular tribute to the success of the day
 Hotels. restaurants and lunch stands had all they could attend to.
 treat creulC IS que ffeSlueHt Lesser and Grand Marshal McCrossin. for their untiring efforts They were in their glory yesterday; for the glory of the suc- cess of the day was largely theirs.
 The brave fire laddies were spick and span and handsome with their brilliant machines and dignifed dog.
 There was plenty of the funny and grotesque and droll in the extreme in the procession, but nothing coarse or vulgar.
 So complete was this years success that everybody will look for still grander achievements to come from more time and thought for next years carnival.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
FINE DAY AND A B|G SHOW! Birmingham'S Mardi Gras a
 Glorious Success. VISITORS IN MULUTUDES Join the Local PopuIace in Viewing Bril-
 liant Scenes.
  PAGfANTRY ALL GAY AND GORGEOUS Day of Fun and Frolic Crowned by Night of Revelry-The Carnival Success That Will Compare With the Best
 Celebrations of Othor Cities. 
PAGfANTRY ALL GAY AND GORGEOUS
It did Birmingham sproud. Birming- bayo did bdrsaIF ,,ay,,Js


 It did Birmingham @proud. Birming- ham did herself proud.
 The mardi gras was complete success. Many thousands of visitors were in the city to witness the pageantry and join in the festivities.
 Every one felt a pardonable pride in the splendors of the carnival, because 1t told the world that Birmingham has pub ic-spirited people who are eager to do everything that will advance the inter ests of the community. Therefore, the freedom of Alabama's great city, Bir- mingham, was given over to his majesty. Rex Vulcan I, and his multitude of loyal subjects.
 The weather was not quite balmy. It was rather cool, but clear and dry, and pedestrians felt like moving briskly. It was great day, not only for the small boy, but for the large boy. for the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
Sorghum for the Farm Stock.

A correspondent desires to know wheth- CT sorghum is good pasture for hogs and profitable soiling for milk cows.
 The entire sorghum plant is valuable for forage, and is extensively used for that purpose, especially in regions where, for part of the year, there is no pasture.
 Professor Curtis of the Texas experi- ment station found 1t a great stimulant for milk production in the absence of other green and succulent food. As a hay 1t is palatable and readily eaten by horses, cows and hogs. When cut in it's green stage it becomes a valuable ad- junct to cory, and when fed alone will carry hogs through the summer and keep in good condition for fattening.
 The New York state experiment station has made several tests of sorghum in pig feeding and found the gain in weight greater than when clover was substi- tuted for sorghum.
 At least two-tenths of an ounce of salt should be fed to each 100 pounds of live weight, when sorghum forms a large part of the ration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
ThaOat Crons.

One of the first crops to be sown in the spring is oats. The ground should be put in good condition and when sufficient ly dry, SOW the seed. Very much depends on the seed with this grain. Light seed makes a still lighter harvest, while the heaviest seed on the same land will gen., erally produce the same weight of grain the first year, then gradually falling off in weight.
 For this reason the very best seed Is to be procured, and that imported from Scotland, or Ireland, or Sweden, in all of which countries this grain will weigh from over forty to fifty pounds to the measured bushel, will be the most profit able, notwithstanding it's greater cost. The amount of seed depends on the kind of soil On well-manured, clean land, sown early, two bushels of seed have yielded seventy-fve bushels per acre, and in this special instance-the kind being heavy Scotch imported seed, weighing forty-seven pounds to the meas ured bushel-allowing for the extra weight of the crop thus grown. the to- tai yield amounts to considerably over 100 bushels per acre.
 Harrow thoroughly with a good smoothing harrow, and if the soil is dry and more or less cloddy it will pay to roll it. as this presses the soil down upon the seed and makes a better germinati tion, while the soil is left in much better con dition for harvesting the crop
 It is good farming to take all possible precautions. It is good business in every way and under all circumstances to leave nothing to chances, especially when the most of these are against the farmer. The farmer then, is to stady the nature of everything in his work learn all about it, the risks of it, and the advan- tages to be gained by this or that pre- caution. It is unwise to run risks when there is no necessity and the seed, what ever kind it may be. that is deep in the soil up to the proper limit is safe against all kinds of accidents, dry wea ther or wet, frost or excessive heat; and when in the ground and safely covered with soil amply filled with plant food, it then becomes the subject of the ancient prom ise, that seedtime or harvest shall never fail For it should be very clear sthat such a promise as this has not the re- motest connection with a farmer who does not take every opportunity of mak- ing this promise effective. and who avoids whatever may stand in the way of it's ac- complishment.
 In many cases seeding to oats is one of the best ways of getting good stand of clover. Sow the oats. harrow them in and then roll them. Sow the clover and cover either with a light harrow or brush
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
Local Observer. Weather Bureau
Carnegie Blackballed.

Cleveland, O., Feb. IS Andrew Car negie. the Pittsburg millionaire. was re- fused honorary membership in the Cleve- land Chamber of Commerce tonight. When J. G. w. Cowles presented Carne- gie's name, l.. A. Russell delivered a bitter speech against Carnegie, whom he denounced as an oppressor of the poor. Amidst much confusion secret ballot was ordered, with the result that MT. Carnegie was blackballed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
No Decision Reached.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 1S.--The treas ury gold reserve today stood at 800. 439,- 7S4 at the close of business. Gold with drawals for the day aggregated $932, ,500. Secretary Carlisle will probably an- nounce tomorrow his decision as whether he will award the defaulted bonds to J.. F. Morgan. Several defaulting bidders are reported to have been found in St. Louis and Chicago, but there are other sub-treasures where reports are not yet in, and until all are heard from no de- cision in the matter will be announced
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
Through Sympathy.

Staunton, H., Feb. 1S.-The Mount Olive Miners employed by the Consoli- dated Coal company of St. Louis decided to strike last night to assist the Staun- ton men. who demand a restoration of wages.
 The walk-out took place this morning, and the miners at both places are idle.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
M. WE'LL & BRO.,
Potter Block.

themselves within reasonable bounds and gave the police no trouble at all.
 Notes in General.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19

Spraying will destroy insect pests, fungous diseases and worms that infest the fruit It will also prevent the early dropping of the leaves and tighten the color of the fruit. The first spraying should be given when the leaves first burst open.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
Reouisit,op Honored

Columbus, O.. Feb. Ex-Governor Bush- nell has honored the requisition of Gov ernor Bradley of Kentucky for the mur- derer of Pearl Bryan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
BIDS ON OUR PUBLIC BUILDING.

ald from Washington says that bids were opened at the treasury yesterday for painting the new public building in Bir- mingham Pause & Heinerkopf of At lanta were the lowest bidders at $2445.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
Pure Blood

Is the great requisite for good health, be-
 cause the blood is the vital fluid which
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19
ChambIeG Bros.
THE WEATHER.

Washington. Feb 1S.-Weather fore cast for Alabama: Fair weather; wester- ly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-19

Bankers and barbers, capitalists and laborers, officers of the law and every body lent themselves to the spirit of the d
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
BRYAN COMING
TO THIS STATE
Defeated Democratic Candidate Viii
Tour the Country.
UNDER CONTRACT TO LECTURE
After Doing the South, He VIII Come
to California and oregon-Must
Not Talk Politics.

Lincoln, November 1T.--It has been
definitely arranged that W. J. Bryan is
to take the lecture platform and his
first address VIII be delivered at At
lanta, Ca. early in December. His
route as far as 1t has at present been
arranged. will be, after leaving Allan
Ia. Jacksonville, Savannah. Charleston,
Augusta. Birmingham, and New Or
leans. After leaving the latter city
Bryan viii go through Texas. then on
TO California and Oregon. and win not
reach the cities Of the East before the
latter part Of February. 1897
The man behind the enterprise Is v.
T.. McBee, Of Norfolk. Va, superfn-
tendent Of the seaboard Air Line. On
election night McBee, who had been .
hard worker for the Bryan ticket. wir-
ed to this city offering Bryan a very
large amount for a series Of lectures
in case the election should turn against
him. No attention was paid to the
matter at the time by Bryan. but. after
the defeat Of the Democratic party
had been formally Acknowledged ~
Democratic leaders, McBee once more
renewed his offers, negotiations were
begun, and the result has been that
Bryan has signed contracts for series
of lectures under the management Of
Alexander Comstock. who is the rep
resentatice and associate Of McBee in
the enterprise.
The terms Of the agreement from a
financial standpoint have not been
made known. but it Is reliably UNDER
stood that the remuneration which Bry-
an is to receive win exceed the salary
he would have received as president OF
the United States in the event OF his
election. Arrangements are under way
to have the delivery Of Bryan's lecture
in Atlanta made the occasion Of a NOR
ster reception. The lectures to be de-
livered by Bryan VIII be non-partisan
in their character and will for the most
part be upon governmental and social
topics, as it is expressly stipulated in
the contract that the tour shall have no
political aspect or coIorlng.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
BUSINESS MEN
ARE THANKFUL
Annual Banquet Of the New York
Chamber Of Commerce.
PRESIDENT CLEvELAND'sNoTE
Warned the People that. While the Vic
tory Has Been Won. Eternal Wig
ilance Is Required.

New York, November 1.-THE 12sth
annual banquet OF the Chamber Of Com
merce OF the state OF New York. which
was held this evening at Delmonico's,
was the most notable yearly gathering
which has been held by that organiza-
tion. Considering, in view Of the out
come Of the national election, II might
be justly called a commercial giorii-
cation by the 400 members and the 300
guests who attended the dinner. Many
OF the speeches were distinctly OF e
congratulatory character and those who
led the fight against free coinage were
given unstlnted praise. while every
mention Of their names was greeted
with unstiuted applause. President
Cleveland and Governor Morton we're
unable to attend the banquet. but they
wrote letters. which, when read, were
received with wild cheering. President
Cleveland said:
Recent events may well cause those
who represent the business interests to
rejoice at their escape from the
threatened peril: but while they have
abundant reason for rejoicing and can
view with the greatest satisfaction the
support they have given the cause Of
sound money in the contest lately wag-
ed against It. / earnestly hope that in
this time OF congratulation it win be
remembered that constant vigilance
and continued effort are required to
even maintain present conditions; and
that absolute safety win only be secur-
ed when our financial system is pro-
tected by Affirmative and thorough re-
FORMS"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
WHEAT GONG DOWN.
Market F1uctuated. but the Price Fell
Almost Cent at Chicago.

Chicago. November 1.-THE control
ling power in the wheat trade was thor
oughly established in command today.
Liquidation, which had been more or
less prominent for several days past.
reached large proportions during the
progress OF the session. The news was
for the most part the reverse Of bear
ish, but the market acted as IL all that
has recently been heard about deficient
crops in the world had all been author
itatively and officially contradicted and
abundance re-established.
Liverpool opened rather weak at I'd
decline for spot wheat and unchanged
for futures; but shortly after the open
ing here, cablegrams reported Id ad-
vance. which resulted in buying and a
substantial advance. Opening prices
for December were from TN to IT'S
cents. as compared with yesterdays
close of 7SA cents. After selling at TX
cents for an instant, the private cables
referred to caused an advance to 7T5sQ
as cents. Those private cables were
snare, for direct cables showed a de-
cline at Liverpool of sad from the open
ing, ard early buyers soon regretted
their confidence.
Northwest receipts showed big fall
ing Off from last year, About forty-hve
minutes from the close 76$ cents had
been reached. The closing was char
acterized by little more firmness. De-
cember gradually advanced to 76SdR
cents, where it closed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
No Clue to the Murderer Of AntoIn We.
range. Killed Near Clifton.

Special to the Astorian.
Clifton, Or. November 17.--At noon
today two Of ]. W. Cooks confidential
men carefully examined the spot where
Antoin verange. the Greek. was muir
dered yesterday but were unable to
find the knife with which the deed was
committed. The case is a mysterious
one and by some at Clifton Is thought
10 be one Of the results Of the late
strike. Yesterday afternoon the MUIR
dered man was sent by one OF Cooks
foremep for a paint brush. That was
the last seen Of him alive. What took
him up into the woods. where he had
no occasion TO so on his errand. who
his assailants were and where they
disappeared to are mysteries uuexplain-
ed. From The evidence the murder
must have been committed on the spot
where the body was found Clifton is
making record for bloody deeds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
RAILROAD SOLD.
Chicago and Northern Pacific Passes
Into the Bondholders' Hands.


Chicago. November 1.-THE Chicago
and Northern Pacific railroad, with all
its properties. was sold today for SS,-
100000. w. Allen Butler. Jr.. purchased
the road at the master in chancery sale
for himself and ]. Edward Simons,
Henry Bulge, Robert c, Martin. Simon
Stern, Milliam Mortens. and A. S, Hell
delbach. The sale was in charge Of
Henry w. Bishop, master in chancery,
appointed by Judge jenkins, of the
United States circuit court, at Mil
waukee.
Its effect is to place the insolvent
road and all its resources in possession
Of the bondholders' committee. The
complications of the Chicago and Nor
thern Pacific with the Northern Pacific
and Wisconsin Central have been of
the most puzzling variety. No such
tangle was ever dreamed of before,
even by the widest visionary railroad
men. 1t is a perfection of corporate
crisscross. In its fundamentals there
are a few things which are safe, and
sure. Beyond them there is laby-
rinth of leases, releases, sub-leases,
contracts and guarantees that few men
can follow
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
'ther streams are falling the same

Other streams are falling the same
way.
The Northern Pacific win get its line
open Thursday. the only breaks existing
tonight being at olequa and the loss
OF Natchez river bridge at Yakima.
Through train service VIII probably be
resumed by starting Train No. out
OF Portland Thursday at .. m. The
first train south viii leave here some
time Thursday. Trains are going east
from here on time. transfer being made
az Yakima.
The false work Of the White river
bridge on the Seattle branch went out
last night, allowing several log jams
TO break. About two days win be re-
qulred to renew the false work. which
Is used while the new iron bridge is
being put In. Seattle trains VIII run
as usual.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Washington, November 1.-THE rec
ords of the treasury department show
that from February /. 1896. to Novem-
Der there were coined at the mints of
the United States 1922, s22 standard
silver dollars from the balance Of sill
yer bullion on hand, purchased under
the act Of July IA, 1890. The seignorage
upon this amount was S5,051. $50, which
has been turned into the treasury. The
balance of the silver bullion purchased
under the act of 1890 on hand Novem-
ber l. 1896, was 125,O61. .26s fine ounces.
which cost the government Sill. 1865, s25.
The coinage value of this amount is
$161, ,69S, 900.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
THE BLIND CAN SEE.

New York. November 17.-Thomas A.
Edison has verified the experiments re-
ported to have been made in San Fran
cisco by means of the cathode ray, by
which blind boy has been enabled to
distinguish light. Edison experimental
last night on two subjects. both blind,
from Newark. Many tubes were tried,
each with increased strength. and final
ly the subjects We're enabled to dis
tinguish flashes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
A UTAH RULING

Salt Lake, November 17.-County At
torney C o. whittemore this after
noon handed down an opinion on the le-
gal statutes of the recent election. 1t
declares that the ballot was not a
secret one. as defined by the provisions
of the constitution. which are manda-
tory and prohibitory. Therefore the
election itself is absolutely invalid and
is, in fact. no election"
However. the board of canvassers is
advised that it must perform its duty.
which is merely ministerial, and that
the county clerk must issue the certi6-
Gates of election required by law unless
he is prevented from doing so by the
Intervention of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
METHODIST MIssIoNARY WORK

Detroit, November 1.-THE total ap-
propriations for Indian missions in the
United States were fixed today by The
general missionary committee Of the NJ.
E. Church at sSO.ss7. The committee
then proceeded with the allotment OF
sums for mission work in various con-
ferences of the United States. including
the following:
Idaho, $4,000; Columbia River, s4.1OO;
Puget Sound, $1,000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
GOLD RESERVE WAY UP.

Washington, November 1.-THE true
amount of the gold reserve is S126. ISL
OSS. the net gold today being 1888, 900.
Owing to the fact that the state of
the gold reserve is no longer matter
of public concern. the assistant treas
urer at New York has been directed to
discontinue the practice of sending this
information to the department each
day by telegraph.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
NOTES CANNOT BE TAXED.

Portland. November 1.-THE county
court. sitting as board of equaliza-
tion. today rendered a decision on the
question OF the legality Of the assess
ment OF notes and discounts of the
various banks of Portland The banks
contested the assessment and assumed
the position that only their shares must
be assessed to actual owners. II the
tax is not paid it becomes lien against
the Stock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
cRUclBLE STEEL PLANT STARTS

Cleveland, November 1.-THE Cleve-
land Steel Company, owned by the
Rockafellers, is erecting big crucible
steel plant and will manufacture that
article on a large scale, 1t will be the
only concern of the kind in this coun-
try, as all crueible steel which is used
for the manufacture of cutlery, fine
tools, etc, is now imported from Swe-
Gen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-18
STORM is sUBsIDING.
Railroads in Washington State VIII
Soon Be Running.

Tacoma, November 17,--Cooler wealth
er is rapidly subduing the floods. To-
day the Cowlitz river fell three and a
half feet at olequa, where 1000 feet
of filled trestle has been washed out.