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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26

is a complete paralysis of gov ernment. (Amen) There are men in the eldership for thirty or forty years who have done nothing. They don't take a church paper. If the circulation of all the church papers was confined to elders and preachers they would have a small circulation. How will you get these men out? GA voice, "let 'em die out") They are never relieved of their office. The congregation changes preach CTS ten times to elders once. The elders will turn a preacher out they don't hap pen to like. Even if preacher is pop ular the pig-headed elders often turn him out. The Northern Presbyterian church, one of the most progressive in the coun- try, has had this principle in operation for years and wouldn't go back. The Cumberland Presbyterian church is pro- gre essive, but too conservative. Trouble some elders have caused much trouble. Some preachers find the elders their bete noir. You can't get a troublesome elder out. If you are an acceptable elder you needn't be afraid of not being re- elected, and if not acceptable you ought trouble some elders at home. The ben efits of rotation are numerous.
 The Special Order.
 The moderator pro tenn. interrupted Dr. Harris to say that there was a special order fixed for the present hour. Mrs. Hugh spencer Wlllldms, wire or LIT. Wll- Hams of Memphis, was introduced and extended greetings from the womans board of missions. The annual meeting of this board was held in Memphis and the delegates royalty entertained. Miss Reed was set apart for the work in Mex leo. It was the sixteenth meeting-the board was sweet sixteen. The board had 5000 in the treasury. Would not any girl of sweet IS with 5000 in her pocket be attractive? The board treasured the assembly of it's loyalty and love for the church. The board is interesting the boys in the mission work through the Junior Endeavor and the Knights of the Golden Rule. Whatever holds the boys
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
HIS NAME IS GRANT ALLEN.
A Negro Fiend Whom Marylanders Would
 Like to Handle.

Washington, May 25.-Police Inspector Hollinberger early this morning received a telegram from Gaithersberg, Md, twenty miles west of this city. request ing him to keep a lookout for rather tall tough looking negro, who committed murder there about o'clock this morn- ing. resident of Gaithersburg, re- porting the matter to the police, says that the house of R. l.. Buxton, a white miller, was entered at an early hour this morning by a negro, and that Buxton, his wife and child were badly cut up with an ax. The man suspected is Grant Allen, who nine years ago was sentenced to the penitentiary for rape. He was re- leased about a month ago and has since been hanging around the village. Buxton was the principal witness against him in the rape case and Allen at the time swore vengeance.
 A later report states that Mrs. Buxton and child are dead The excitement runs high and bodies of armed men are SCOUT ing the country for the fiead.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
FALL ID WORK REFRESHED The Morning Hours Surrendered
 to the Committees. LIVELY AFTERNOON SESSION After Discussion the Orphans Home Is Sent
 Back to the Committee. PlTTSBURG PRESBYTERY MEMORIAL UP Some Sparring Ensues and It Is Relegated for the Time Being-Rotation of Elder
 ship Was the Evening Feature.
 Proceedings In General
 
LIVELY AFTERNOON SESSION
PITTSBURG PRESBYTERY MEMORIAL UP

The various committees of the assem- bly, labored diligently al morning, wres- tling with many matters which had been referred to them
 Many of the brethren having business with the committees visited them and laid before them many items of interest.
 Others of the members of the assembly who were not on committees spent the time in actively canvassing for their par ticular Interests and trying to gain friends for their particular questions that would come before the session of the assembly.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Adjourned after prayer by Judge
Tehuacana Alumni Entertained.

MT. R. s. Munger entertained at his princely South Highland home last even ing party composed of members of the general assembly and their friends. The gentlemen in the party were graduates of Trinity university. Tehuacana, Tex, which is MT. Munger's alma mater. Those present were: Rev. J. H. Miller, Rev. Ira Landrefh, Rev. $. G. Decherd, J. c. Foster, Rev. w. B. Preston, Rev. T.. M. Hartman, Rev. IL. c. Collier, Rev. Charles Manten, Miss Manton, Miss Por- ter, Rev. MT. Maness and Rev MT. Ste vens. The collation. consisted of six courses. Mir. Manton was toastmaster The toast, Our Host and Hostess" was eloquently responded to by Rev. Ira Landreth. Texas" was replied to by Rev. MT. Stevens. All then stood up and Rev. l.. c. Collier led in prayer. While waiting for the car the party sang God be With You Till We Meet Again"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Sunday Services.

Sunday was a bright, beautiful day. The warmth of the May sun was tenn pered with cool breezes. The church bells rang out on the calm air, and called the people to the houses of worship. Nearly every pulpit in the city was filled by commissioner to the general assem- bly, of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, now in session in this city. Many of these men of God are distinguished di- vines-known as far and farther than the bounds of the United States. The church. going people of Birmingham enjoyed this rare treat and showed their appreciation by filling the churches. The local pastors were glad of the opportunity to hear a sermon-an opportunity that a minister in active service rarely enjoys The vis- iting brethren were glad to face the in- telligent congregations that Birmingham affords and preach the gospel that is universal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
dar tapped him with the ball in play

dar tapped him with the ball in play and he was out.
 In the last inning Mcdonald flew out to first and Cedar and Walsh flew out to left. Meara went out from pitcher to first, Peebles flew out to short and Deadly to center, and when the game was oyer the leaders were leaders no more.
 This is ladies' day and Adams will more than likely pitch. A large crowd should go out and see the Ballyhoos send the so-called leaders further down the percentage column.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
The Orphans Home Again,

The question of the Orphans home location came before the assembly by common consent and Judge Fuzzell of Columbia, Tenn, was allowed ten min utes to speak to the question Judge FuzZell read resolutions which the com mittee had accepted providing for the relegation of this whole matter to the original committee if after sixty days the proposition from the city of Colum- bia Tenn, and Richland presbytery is not closed in writing.
 w. T. Galloway, an elder of Columbia, Tenn, made a strong speech in support of the report of the committee on or phan's home. He plead for thorough understanding of what the assembly was doing.
 After many points of order, amend ments and motions the report of the com mittee touching the orphans home was referred to the committee for reconsider ation.
 Dr. Mclean of the American Bible so- ciety was invited to address the assembly at D. m.
 The Woman's Board.
 Mrs. H. Williams of Memphis, Tenn, representative of the womans board, bearing the greetings of that board to the assembly, was invited to address the body at D.. m. May 26.
 Judge Clayton was substituted in the place of Judge Green on the judiciary committee to consider the appealed case of Rev. s. H. Buchanan.
 Christian Endeavor.
 The committee on Christian Endeavor reported, urging renewed interest, the holding of presbyterial and synodical ral- lies. the furtherance of denominational loyalty and interdenominational fellow ship, the immediate completion of the Endeavor church at Portland, Ore, and the publication of Endeavor literature A permanent committee on Christian En- deavor was named, consisting of one member from each synod. As it was stated that the report of the committee on missions contained other recommenda- tions concerning the Endeavor church. the present report was laid on the -ble until the other should be considered
 Systematic Beneficence.
 The committee on systematic benefi- cence commended the permanent com mittee on the same subject for their work of the past year and called attention to the improved condition of the church's finances in every department, due in part, if not entirely to that work. The assembly was requested to guarantee the permanent committee at least $50 to be used in their work during the coming year, and that the synods and presby- teries are urged to form like commit tees.
 address the assembly at the Monday evening session in the interest of the Portland mission.
 The Seattle Question.
 The committee on judiciary submitted report No. 1 concerning the legality of the formation of Seattle presbytery. The question was referred to the synod, which body is the proper one to pass on 1t and before which the question has not yet come.
 The Memorial From Pittsburs.
 Report No. of the same committee dealt with the memorial of Pittsburg presbytery, asking that the synods be 2 made courts of final appeal in cases not involving the doctrine or constitution of the church. The report recommended that such action be not taken, as 1t would involve considerable change in the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Rev. Jesse Beals led the assembly in prayer.
 Gam Sing Quah, Chinese student att tending the assembly, was requested to address the assembly this morning at the time of the half hour for the devotional service.
 Near the Cross was sung and Rev. J. E. Clarke of Russellville, Ky, led in
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26

Birmingham ....2 0 4 0 1 0 0 0-7 Montgomery ..........0 1 0 0 0 0--4
 Summary: Earned runs-Blrmingham 4; Montgomery, 2. Home run-Godar. Three-base hits-Walsh and Katz; Wiley and Mangan. Struck out-By Mcdonald, i; Kellum 2; Sheehan, ?. Bases on balls -Off Mcdonald, 1; Kellum, 3; Sheehan, 4. Double plays-Peeples to Mangan to Pabst, Peoples to Pabst Stolen bases Walsh and Ryan; billiard @, German, Mangan, Wiley @. Umpres-Fricken and Bailey. Time of game-One hour and forty-five minutes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Good Game at Dolomite.

An interesting game of ball was played between Blue Creek and Dolomite on the grounds of the latter club yesterday. The feature of the game the battery work of Miller and Owings of the Dolomite club. Woodward and Brown of the home club did excellent field work. The fol- lowing is the score:
 RH E Dolomite .. ......2 01 8 0 O1 0 2-9 12 0 Blue Creek .......0 o 0 0 0 0 o 0 % 2 0 Batteries-Dolomite, Miller and Ow- ings; Blue Creek, Hillhouse and Smith.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Side Liehts.

Rev. Ira Landreth has returned from a hurried trip to Nashville. He is one of the most popular members of the general assembly, as well as one of the biggest.
 The delegates to the, general assembly will find when they visit Birmingham again that a natatorium has been built and they can enjoy a Turkish bath. We say this to allay any apprehension that they may feel that they will not be able to go through a sweating process when they come again. ,.,- taasn6
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Diamond Dust.

King Bailey will do the twirling for the visitors today and he will be found no easy mark for the locals.
 This is ladies' day and the fair sex should turn out in large numbers
 Wiley was the mark for the fans yes- terday after he was caught mapping at third.
 Some of the old-time rooters were out yesterday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Sundays Game.

New Orleans, May 25--New Orleans made it three straights from Mobile, talk ing yesterdays game. The score result ed:
 R H E Mobile ........................ U Batteries-McGinnis and Bonding; Hahn and Fisher.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
At Mobile.

Mobile, May 25.-New Orleans punched her hits in the first inning this afternoon and won the game by making seven runs. The features of the game were Fishers home run and the errorless fielding of the visitors. Score
 RH b Mobile. .. ......1 0 o 2 o 0 0 3 O. 6 Il 6 New Orleans ....7 o 0 0 0 ~-11 II Q Batteries-Mobile, Schmidt Brookfield and Fisher; New Orleans, Smith and Bonding.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
At Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga., May 25.-Nearly 800 people greeted the Atlantas this afternoon, and saw them win with ease from Columbus The game was slow and somewhat tire some, and was aDsolutoty devolu pr foo- lures, except the long home run hit of McFadden in the first inning. Norton was anything but steady and easy, as he usually is. Clark umpired fair game, but at times was clean off. He fined Pedrose for back talk $10, and did the same for Callahan, and then put him out of the game. Score:
 R H E Atlanta ....0 22 0 0 Q 0 6 O--10 IA 6 Columbus .... Il 0 o 0 2 0 0 O. 4 Batteries-Atlanta, Norton and Fields; Columbus, Williamson and Wright. Um- pire-Clark.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26

prayer for. guidance during the after noon. Following him Rev. S. M. Ramsey of Daisey, Tenn, led the assembly in prayer. @
 The minutes of Saturday were read nd
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
ARE LEADERS NO MORE The Bluebirds Bring the High
 Flyers Down a Peg. TIMELY AND HARD HITTING With Extraordinarily Good Fielding by the Lo- calls Does the Work. WALSH AND KATZ GET IN TRIPLES While Cedar Wins Applause by Making Home Run-Mobile Loses to New Or
 leans and the Pelicans Now
 Lead the Procession.

Result of Sundays Game. New Orleans...... Mobile. .... ....... 3
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
The Woman,s s Board.

Mrs. H. Williams of Memphis, Tenn, representative of the woman's board, bearing the greetings of that board to the assembly. was invited to address the body at 5 D. m. May 26.
 Judge Clayton was substituted in the place of Judge Green on the judiciary committee to consider the appealed case of Rev. S. H. Buchanan.
The herald., 1896-09-29
HERE AND THERE

Miss Julia Winston left yesterday for
a weeks visit to Monrovia.
Col. Bradbury expects to visit his Mex
ican mines early in October.
The ladies Of the Seventy-fourth pre-
cinct will hold their next parlor suffrage
Mr.. James Martin of Hedges, Cal, Is
the guest for few days of Mr. and Mrs.
j. Roth Hamilton.
The many friends of Mr.. Allie Glassell
will hear with regret of his being quite
i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Bradbury, who always entertains
so charmingly, intends giving a break
fast to a few friends in the near future.
Mrs. Mary c. Clacius received few
days ago the news that her mother, re-
siding in New York state, was seriously
ILL.,
M. Dominguez and Miss Anna Carson
are spending several weeks in San Fran
cisco.
The engagement of Miss Sadie Ed
wards to Louis Solomon is announced.
They will be at home from to p. m.
October Sd.
Mrs. Judge Van Dyke Of Olive street
returned home Saturday from San Fran
cisco. Miss Van Dyke remains for a
longer stay.
Mrs. M. Longstreet and daughter, Mrs.
Wilcox, leave shortly for San Francisco.
After their return they will go into their
home on Adams street.
Mr.. Louis Roeder, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
I. Joughlin and Mrs. F. G. Johannelsen
left Saturday evening for Fresno, where
they will remain a few weeks with
friends.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Sadie Edwards of Los Angeles to Mr..
Lewis Solomon of Fresno. There will
be reception from 8 to 6 at their home,
61S West Eighth street, on Sunday, Octo-
Der 4th.
Mrs. Maud Rose, the daughter of Hon.
l.. J. Rose, of Rosemead, will be married
at high noon tomorrow at st. Paurs
church on Olive street, to Mr.. George
D. Easton of the San Francisco firm of
Easton & Eldridge.
Miss Allen, quite prominent in musical
and social circles in Phoenix, and who is
visiting relatives in Pasadena, was in
the city yesterday. Miss Allen is a COM
poser and the Orpheum orchestra will
probably give one of her compositions.
That popular organization Of young
society men who entertained SO splendid
ly last season expect to give their enter
tainments once a month. The first will
be a dance at CasaY de ROSas, corner
Adams and Hoover, on Friday, October
I'd.
Cards are out announcing the narri-
age of Miss Elizabeth D. Robinson,
The herald., 1896-09-29

or shareholders of corporations should
be altered in the way proposed in
amendment number three it would seem
difficult to show. The present arrange
ment is in accordance with the spirit of
fairness, operates equitably and has
been most salutary in its effects. a cor
poration is after all but a form of CO.
partnership resorted to presumably be-
cause certain legitimate purposes may
be attained thereby with more economy
or efficiency, or BOTH than through any
other form. But it's creation is not pro-
vded for by law for the purpose of facil-
itating the evasion of just obligations
by it's principals. To the ordinary mind
governed by the accepted precepts of
business morality there does not ap-
pear any more reason for limiting the
liability of, say, five men, when they
form q corpora tion, on account of that
corporations obligations, to the amount
of the face value Of subscribed capital
stock, than there would in limiting the
liability of the same five men, acting as
an unincorporated body, to q sum equal
to the amount of capital they would sub
scribe to the fund of the latter partner
ship. The members of corporation are
supposed to enjoy the benefits or profits
of such a partnership in the proportion
that they are shareholders just as they
are recipients of the benefits of an ordi-
nary partnership in the degree of their
interest therein, and in all equity Jthey
should be proportionately liable on ac-
count of the corporations obligations.
The extent to which a corporation OBJ
tains credit is largely dependent on the
financial responsibility of its stockhold-
ers, but under the amendment this
financial responsibility will be at best Of
limited value to creditors, and in the
case of corporation with all its shares
paid up of no value at all. In this latter
connection the effect of the present la
bility of the stockholders Is worthy of
note. Men who are not judgme ent proof
do not as rule now rush into wildcat
California corporations the responsible
tiles attendant upon shareholders are
weighed before hand. If this amend
ment carries, men who enjoy prestige be-
cause of actual or supposed riches, with
the uninitiated, and who are willing to
lend the value of their names to an en-
terprise for a consideration in shares or
something else, even though the enter
prise be promoted by irresponsible in
dividuals, or be risky or experimental,
are bound to take advantage of the
opening afforded to gain something with
no chance of losing anything. A great
increase in the number of wildcat cor
poration ventures may be expected if
Amendment Number Three is adopted.
The latter 1t should not be.
The herald., 1896-09-29
ANAHEIM

I A progressive hearts party was given
by the Misses Zoila and Bea trice Smythe
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Rimpau, Tuesday evening, in honor of
Miss Henrietta Gosch of Los Angeles.
Refreshments were served during the
evening and the company enjoyed
themselves immensely. The prizes were
distributed as follows: First lady's prize,
a toilet basket, Miss Martina Yorba:
the second lady's prize, a flower vase,
Miss Agnes Nicolas; first gentleman n s
prize, an inkstand, w. j. Carlisle; Sec
ond gentleman's prize, a watch case,
Mamie Ray; the BOBBY prize was won
by Fred Rimpau, Santa Claus playing
with cymbals. %
Those participating in the enjoyments
of the evening Wlre Misses Jessie and
Winnie Melrose, Dora and Minnie Zeyn,
Agnes, Marie and Louisa Nicolas, Mar
tina and Hortense Yorba, Fannie and
Margaret Higgins, Myrtle Lowering,
Annie Everharty, Lucretia Richards,
Estella Lewis Hilda Witte, Lillian Rob-
inson, Ella Gardner, Zoila and Beatrice
Smythe, Messrs. Chas. Landell, w. j.
Carlisle, H. Stern, Gus Stern, NJ. Ray
Chas Kuchel, Fred Lewis, Ed Zeus, w.
B. Julian, Allen Melrose, Gus Strodolf,
VIM. Freise, Guy Lowering and Ed
Woelke.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Presbyterian church gave a parlor en-
tertainment at the residence of Mrs. T.
S. Grimshaw yesterday evening. A
splendid program had been arranged,
which was successfully carried out. The
affair was a complete success.
The Ladies' Progressive Euchre club
assembled at the hopitable home of Mrs.
Des Oranges. Kaiser Wilhelm" for
their regular meeting in September yes
terday afternoon. The time passed
very pleasantly and ell present enjoyed
themselves. Mrs. A. J.. Lewis and Mrs.
Henry Kuchel cut for the first prize,
set of silver individual butter dishes,
won by Mrs. huchel. The second prize
was a gold stick pin, set with pearl.
For this prize Mrs. M. l.. Rogers, Mrs.
Melrose, Mrs. Alex White and Mrs. Fred
Grist cut; Mrs. Melrose captured the
prize. Mrs. Perdomo had no rivals for
the BOBBY prize, china pin tray.
The herald., 1896-09-29
LOGAN AND FREE COINAGE

The prophetic utterance of James G.
Blaine during the great strife in the
United States congress just prior to the
passage of the BIand-Allison act in
1878 has been frequently repoduced by
The Herald. The words of General John
A. Logan, who also took an active part
in the debate on the money question,
are likewise we'll worthy of the closest
consideration. The general in the same
debate said:
II for one can see benefit ONLY to
the money holder and those who receive
INTEREST and have FIXED incomes.
Il can see as result of this legisla-
ton our business operations CRIPPLED
and WAGES for LABOR reduced to
a MERE PITTANCE.
'I can see the beautiful prairies of my
own state and of the GREAT WEST,
which are BLOOMING as gardens, with
CHEERFUL homes rising like WHITE
TOWERS along the pathway of i'm
provement, again SINKING BACK into
idleness.
II can see mortgage FIENDS at their
hellish work.
L Cdu see luc I1oI VI llle
Gus farmers BLASTED as they BURN
their corn, because it's PRICE will NOT
pay the COST of transportation, and
dividends on MILLIONS Of dollars OF
FICTITIOUS railway stocks and bonds.
II can see our people of the WEST
GROANING under taxation, to pay
DEBTS of cities, counties, and states
incurred when money was more ABUN-
DANT, and BRIGHT hopes of the FU-
TURE were held out to LEAD the peo-
pie on.
Il can see the PEOPLE of our WEST
ERN STATES who are PRODUCERS
forced down to the condition of SERFS
to pay interest on public and private
debts to the MONEY SHARKS of Wall
street, New York, and Threadneedle
street, London
The herald., 1896-09-29

daughter of Mr.. f. G. Robinson of the
firm of Salyer & Robinson, to DIR. Chas.
II. Taylor, prominent dentist of Men,
phis, Tenn, next Wednesday, Septem-
Der 30th, at o'clock.
Mrs. r. l.. White of Louisville, KY,
accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss
Blanche Woolwine, left on Saturday
for Nashville, Tenn, where the latter
will enter Wards seminary to complete
her musical education. She will be
the guest of Miss Emma Wharton, who
spent the past two seasons in Los Ange-
les.
meeting at the residence of Mrs. Milsap,
corner of Compton and Vernon avenues,
Wednesday, September S0th, at 2:30 p.
m. Permanent officers: Mrs. d. Gard
ner, president; Miss Jennie Scott, vice.
president; Mrs. NJ. Bryant, secretary;
Mrs. G. Sanders, treasurer. The meet
ings have become quite fashionable
among the leading citizens and arouse
much interest and enthusiasm.
The following jolly party enjoyed the
scenic beauty of trip to unrivaled Mt.
Lowe and Alpine tavern: Mr.. C. l..
White and friend of Los Angeles, Mr..
and Miss Drogov and friend, Frank Will
liams, George Jones, Miss Jennings of
Little Rock, Ark, Homer Laughlin and
c. M. Davidson. The party enjoyed a
very pleasant trip, owing to the untiring
efforts of l.. H. Philbrook, the popular
excursion agent. The weather was de-
lightfully pleasant.
AT their home in Wilmington, yester-
day morning, Mr.. and Mrs. Muller en-
tertained with an enjoyable Spanish
dinner. The time was pleasantly passed
with cards and music. The invited
guests were Misses NJ. Gillis, D. Connolly,
Stearns and Eivira Sepulveda, Messrs
'Weldt, e. Sepulveda, b. Harman, B.
Stanard, G. j. Stanard, and Professor
Arivala, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Pico, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. Muller. Captain and Mrs. Weldt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kewan, Mrs. Carlson and
Mrs. Stearns.