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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
About Electric Lights.

DR.. J. Sol Smith, Denver, Col.
Carbon monoxide and dioXide, the lat
ter being the result of the former when
burned, are deadly poisons. They are
present in large quantities in ilumi-
mating and heating gas, and it is impos-
sible to arrange their fixtures so as to
prevent their diffusion. The monoxide
is more deadly than the dioxide 1t is
lighter than air and without odor, and
1t will pass through red hot iron An
important point for Denver is that while
coal gas contains from to 8 per cent
of carbon monoxide, there is from ~
to 16 per cent in water gas These toxic
gases are particularly injurious and ir-
ritating to persons suffering from bron-
chial or pulmonary troubles. / say, with
out hesitation, that electricity is the best
medium for Illuminating purposes. A
common 3-foot gas burner produces as
much dioxide as three men breathing,
and If water gas Is consumed, nearly as
much as four men. Then in this altitude
1t must be remembered that owing to
the light air, the consumption of oxygen
is greater than in lower level where
the greater humidity furnishes more oxy-
gen. 1 have been studying the remarks
of medical men in professional journals,
and / must agree with them that any one
who allows gas to be burned in his house
should be held responsible for the lives
of those who rely on his judgment for
protection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
SHOULDER-STRAP NOTES.
Regular Monthly Meeting Of the Field and Staff
officers Second Infantry, A. ST.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
field line and staff officers of the Second
infantry, Alabama state troops, which
was held at the armory of Company G,
Jefferson Volunteers, much enthusiasm
was shown by the officers present in the
coming encampment, which will be by
regiments and without politics." said
good soldier, probably in the month of
June, rather than July, as heretofore.
Col Louis V. Clark the president of
the club, held down the chair in Major
Higdon's absence from the city.
The mi1itaryS friend and honorary
member of the regiment, Capt. Harry
Mercer, sent a communication to Colonel
Clark offering very handsome gold
medal to the best company at the en-
campment provided Birmingham is sue
cessful in having it again this year.
Considerable discussion was had as to
the most suitable place in Birmingham
should the colonel order it, and Lake
view seemed to offer many inducements,
while some thought East Lake prefera-
BILE.
Montgomery and Tuscaloosa were men,
toned favorably, and 1t is probable that
Montgomery will come to the front, as it
oftentimes does, and do the handsome
thing by the soldier boys and capture the
encampment for this year any way
which would probably give it to Blrming-
ham next time. At all events, it looks
that way now to the outsider.
Mr.. w. J. Boles, the regiments war cor
respondent, having been elected sec
rotary of the Commercial club, and the
| duties of that Office demanding so much
| of his time, resigned and was succeeded
| by the affable Mr. c. H. Greer of the
State Herald. Mr. Greer could not be
present but it is to be hoped that he will
accept.
A vote of thanks was extended the
Jewish ladies for their cordial invitation
| to the colonel and staff to attend their
| entertainment, Our Regiment" when
presented.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously passed:
Whereas Death has overtaken one of
| Birmingham's noblest women, Mrs. Sam
| uel G. Ullman, one in whom the Second
| regiment has always found a willing
| and faithful friend; therefore, be 1t
| Resolved, That the Second infantry,
| through it's officers. here assembled, ex-
| tend to her son and our comrade, Quar-
| termaster-Sergeant Ed G. Ullman, and
| the bereaved family their sincere sympa-
| thy in the great affiiction which has be-
| fallen them.
| The meeting then adjourned to assem-
BILE at the armory on next Saturday night
| at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
MRS. JOSEPH R. SMITH DEAD
Another Good Woman Passes Over the River
to Rest Under the Shade of the
Trees.

Death has again visited the fireside of
one of Birminghams most respected fam
lilies, and sad hearts beat today for an
other good woman who has passed
deaths river to rest under the shade of
the trees.
AT the family residence in Smithfeld
Sunday night at 9:15 O'Clock the wife of
DR.. Joseph r. Smith, ST., breathed her
last at the age of n years.
Last year Mrs. Smith received fall,
and since that time she has been confin-
ed to her room and a larger portion Of the
time to her bed. Her advanced age nat
urally WAS against her recovery, and
though loving relatives and friends lived
in hope, her taking off was not uneX-
pected.
The funeral will take place today from
the family residence at 1880 o'clock, and
the interment will be in the private family
burial ground in Old Elyton cemetery.
Pail bearers-William A. Walker Dr.
F. D. Nabers Judge S. E. Greene, John c.
Henley, M. A. Porter and L. H. Motion.
The funeral services will be conducted
by Rev Thomas Armstrong.
Mrs. Smith was raised in Lexington,
Ky. Her maiden name was Mary Smith
ers. She first married Mr. Fitzpatrick,
and afterwards, in 1876, was welded to
DR.. Smith. Judge Zaek Gibbons of Lex
ington, KY is her half-brother and Mr..
Her only son, Mr.. Claude Fitzpatrick of
st. Louis, is a prominent citizen of that
place.
The marriage of DR.. and Mrs. Smith
had tinge of romance about it. DR..
Smith met Mary Smithers in Lexington
over fifty years ago, when he was a med
ical student there, and the two were
sweethearts. In those times the only
way to Louisville was by horseback for
the greater distance The young medical
practitioner returned to old Elyton. The
distance between the two caused them to
drift apart, and both married in their
respective homes. Years afterwards DR..
Smiths first wife died, and Mrs Smiths
first husband also died. After mourning
the proper season over the departed Dr.
Smith went north and returned with the
sweetheart of his youth.
Mrs. Smith was universally beloved by
all who knew her She was a devoted
church woman, and her hand was ever
ready to help the sick and needy. Her
aged husband has the sympathy Of the
community in his irreparable loss.
Mr.. Claude Fitzpatrick arrived yester-
day from st. Louis to- be present at the
funeral.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Venture That Means to Co1duce to Birming-
hams Growth.

hams Growth.
The Birmingham Excursion company
will be one of the new enterprises of this
city after tomorrow. Articles of ncor-
poration will be filed tomorrow. The
company, as the prospectus sets forth,
is for the purpose of running excursions
into Birmingham from Memphis, Holly
Springs, Tuscumbia, Florence Sheffield,
Jasper, Decatur, Huntsville, Cha ttanoo-
ga, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Atlanta, An
niston, Fruithurst, Tallapoosa Tallade-
ga, Opelika, Sylacauga, Columbus, Mont
gomery, Selma. Rome, Meridian, Tus-
kaloosa and other towns and cities for
the good of Birmingham The capital
stock Is $4,000 divided into twenty shares
of 800 each.
The advantage of the Birmingha m Elk
cursion company to this city may readily
be seen In that it proposes to set her adj
vantages off in excellent shape through
circulars pamphlets and posters. and will
be the means of bringing thousands of
people here, to say nothing of the mon
etary benefits accruing therefrom.
Mr.. j. b. McClary, superintendent OF
the Birmingham Railway and Electric
company. Is the originator of the COM
pany and has on his list of subscribers a
number of thorough going business men,
as follows: j. A. VanHoose, J. A. STRAIT
ton, F. ID. Nabers George NJ. Morrow,
M. p. Messer, John w. O'Nell, w. ].
Pearce. Charles Roberts. w. A. Halstead,
j. r. Brown, Robert Jemison. Lee Hal
stead. George Lambrakis. George Passe,
f.. Chuck Paul Gilardoni and Louis Saks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Captain JohnSton's Appointments.

Capt. Joseph f. Johnston will address
his fellow citizens at the following times
and places:
Luverne, Crenshaw county, Tuesday,
March 10, IL o'clock a. m.
Elba, Coffee county, Wednesday, March
II, II o'clock a. m.
Headland, Henry county, Thursday
March II, IL o'clock a. m.
Columbia, Henry county, Friday March
10, II o'clock a. m.
Troy, Pike county, Saturday, March
A. II o'clock a. m.
All persons are cordially invited to at
tend.
Wetumpka-Tuesday, March H. II a. m.
Overwhelmingly March 10, II a. m.
Evergreen-Friday, March 20.
= ACCOMPLISHMENTS. March q.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Fresh bread and candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1925 Sd avenue. 1e5 H2p
In Memoriam.

Whereas, The ladies of the board of the
hospital of the United Charities have
learned with sorrow of the death of Mrs.
Samuel Ullman, who was for so many
years so closely associated with us in the
management of the hospital of United
Charities; now therefore be it
Resolved, That while we sincerely de-
plore the loss of one who was ever active
in all good works and tireless laborer
in the Masters vineyard, still we real
ize that her service has been early re-
warded, and that she has been called
from the heat and burden of the day to
rest in that blessed "clme where sor-
row Is but the memory of that which has
been turned into joy" Be it
Resolved, That the hospital has sustain
ed the loss of devoted and faithful
friend, and the poor and needy in our
midst, whose distress was her daily care,
will look in vain for the generous hand
so fully extended for their relief The
many recipients of her benefactions will
tenderly mourn the summons which
called her from the earthly field of useful
ness in which she labored 50 diligently
No appeal to her for aid ever fell on
deaf or unsympathetic ear; kind, loving
and charitable, she fulfilled with re-
markable devotion the varied duties of
her busy life. BLESSED are the dead who
die in the Lord from henceforth. yea
Sdilh tht oPii mat thty INA rest lTOfH
their labors, and their works do follow
them"
Resolved That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of the board and
published in the daily papers, and a copy
sent to the bereaved family, to whom our
earnest sympathy Is extended.
MRS. J. w. BUSH, Chairman.
MRS. THOMAS MOTION,
MRS. M. r. STRATTON,
Committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
FIVE PLAYERS SIGNED.
And All of Them Have Excel
lent Size and Averages.
SECRETARY ALLISON TALKS
Of Manager Strouthers' Good Selections and
Says They Look Much Like Pennant
Winners.

Well, boys, you have waited patiently
to hear who would grace the diamond
for the Birmingham association during
the present season. Much Speculation as
to who they would be has been ventured,
and now the State Herald can give you
the names of five of Manager Strouthers
men.
Observation-Disclosures George d. Allison
was all smiles yesterday afternoon when
the reporter entered his sanctum lie
said he felt like a winner, and did not
care who knew it. When asked II he had
heard from Manager Strouthers he made
no reply, but went to his desk and took
therefrom letter.
"Get your pencil and paper out and
will give you the names of five men who,
from their records, appear to De pen
nant winners
First on the list is Frank Blanford
His weight Is It's pounds, and he stands
feet IL inches. He was eatehef lot
Kalamazoo, Mich, last year in the Mlehl-
gan league. He is a hard hitter and an
all-round good player. His batting aver
age was Ais in ninety-eight games, with
a fielding average of 800. He is a good
outfelder and third baseman also.s
Next comes Roger Gerton He halls
from New York, and plays center field
He weighs 1855 pounds, and is feet lo1a
inches in height. He has running rec
ord of 100 yards In 1O1a seconds nat. his
batting average was 337 and fielding av-
erage 945 in eighty-five games. In those
games he stole seventy-one bases. lie
led all the outfielders in the Michigan
league.
Joe Katz comes next. He was left
fielder for st. Joseph, Mo-, in the western
association last year He is rect IL
inches and weighs 1856 pounds. He has
a batting average of 1886 and fielding av-
erage of 9O6 In 1894 he led the western
association in batting, with a record OF
404 in 113 games. Katz has the promise
of becoming 1>star.
"F. S. Koppinger of last seasons west
ern association stands feet liz inches
and weighs 100 pounds. He pitched Tor
Strouthers in 1894, and proved to be his
winning man.
Jack Houston is a crackerjack short
stop. Last season he was with Scranton.
| He is left-handed, good batter and base
runner, and has batting average OF 3lS.
Last season he ranked second in fielding,
with an average of GA"
The balance of the team, Mr., Allison
| said. would show up as large, able-bodied
players, and would bring excellent aver
| ages with them.
The whole team is expected here in time
| to have a little practice before going up
| against the Cincinnati Reds on April l
|
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
BIRMINGHAM COTTON FACTORY.
The First Shipment of Its Product Will b.
Made This Week.

Birmingham to the front.
Will make the first shipment of her fac
tory product this week.
The Birmingham Cotton mill will make
it's first shipment. consisting of 5000
pounds of warp, this week. Chester, Pa,
buys the first shipment.
Superintendent Gary says he has lots
of orders on hand, and the factory is
being pushed to turn out the goods.
There has been some trouble with mex
perienced hands, the projectors desiring
to make the enterprise strictly home in
dnstry, and thereby depended almost
solely on home labor
Matters have worked out for the best
in the long run. and instead of having
imported labor idle laborers have been
given work to do and skilled labor pro-
duced out of home material. All honor to
Superintendent Gary and may he inau-
gurate industry after industry until ev-
cry idle boy. girl woman and man In Bir-
m1ngham may appeal not In vain for
work, and light work that will bring not
only sustenance for the home and fireside,
but luxuries as well.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
A SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
H. 0. Hoyt and J. G. Siddons Have an Ugly
Experience With Two UnruIy Horses.
Another Last Night.

Messrs. II. o. Hoyt and j. G. Siddons
had an experience with runaway horses
last Sunday afternoon which they will
remember for some days.
These gentlemen were out riding behind
two spirited horses and as they were
coming down Avenue E by some means
the horses became frightened and unruly
They made bad break across Twentieth
street and, seeing it was impossible to
check them, both men jumped.
Mr.. Siddons received an ugly cash in
the head and was otherwise badly bruis-
ed, and as soon as possible was taken to
Davis & Davis infirmary where needed
attention was given him.
Mr.. Hoyt came out of the runaway with
a broken thumb and several bad
scratches.
The horses plunged on down the street
until coming against an obstacle the We
hicle was shattered to pieces, the horses
escaping unhurt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

The lovers of music of Birmingham will
have a rare treat in the Ship Bros,
English Hand Bell Ringers, at the opera
house Thursday evening, March II.
They use ITO bells, and are equal in every
respect to the famous Swiss Bell Ringers.
The English Hand Bell Ringers Con-
cert company delighted an unusually
large audience with an excellent and di-
Versified programme at Jermain Hall last
evening. The Shipp Brothers, in their
selections, proved conclusively their abil-
ity, and revealed the wealth of music
in the bells. Their limitations of En-
glish Cathedral Bells was wonderful
mimicry. Messrs. Harry and Charles w.
Ship also gave clever banjo and either
duets.-Press and Knickerbocker Alba
ny, N. Y.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
TO BUSINESS MEN.

You want your business
placed before the re aiding pub
lie. Orders received for adj
vertisements in the State
Herald with an absolute guar
antee that it has the largest
circulation of any daily news
paper in Alabama. Proof fur
nished this office to the con-
trary will liquidate the bill
for the work; and our press
room, counting room, mailing
room lists and reports are
open for inspection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
1-2-tf
Joint Discussion.

DR.. Cunningham and Mr.. Porter, can
didates for the democratic nomination for
the state senate, have agreed to hold
Joint discussions at the following places
and times:
Pratt City March IL, at 1880 p. m.
East Lake March 10, at 1880 p. m.
Birmingham March IS, at p. m.
Mount Pinson March q. at IL a. m.
Trussville March "a, at IL a. m.
Leeds March 27, at II a. m.
Elyton March 30, at 7:30 p. m.
Adger March 81, at 7:30 p. m.
Bessemer April 3, at p. m.
Toadvine April 4, at II am.
Blossburg April Z, at 1880 p. m.
3-8-td
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of Mr..
Joseph r. Smith, Sr and family are re-
spectfully requested to attend the funeral
services of Mrs. Joseph r. Smith, Sr.,
from the family residence at Smithfield
this morning at 1890 o'clock. Interment
in the private family burial ground in old
Elyton. Following will be the pall-bear-
ers: Col. William A Walker, T. H. Mol
ton, DR.. F. ID. Nabers, Hon. M. A. Porter,
Judge Samuel Greene and Capt. John C.
Henley
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Nice Trip Via the Southern Railway to Rich
mand. Va.

The sixth annual reunion Of the United
Confederate Veterans will be held at
Richmond, Va, June 30, July l and q,
1885, and the Southern has announced
the very satisfactory rate of l cent per
mile travelled
1t is expected that this will be the
largest reunion ever held by the veterans,
and to this end the Southern will lend
every effort. The Southern operates two
trains daily from Birmingham to Rich
mond, with a schedule of about twenty
five hours between these points. l will
take pleasure In comforting with persons
desiring to arrange for special equipment
for organized parties.
For detailed information as to rates,
schedule, sleeping car accommodations,
etc., communicate with el
L. A. SHIPMAN, T.. P. A,
No 7 North Twentieth Street, Birming-
ham. Ala. Telephone No. S46 g..
3-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
TO JAMAICA.

Special Excursion From Port Tampa to ia
maica Island by the Plant Steamship Lines.
Owing to the success and popularity of
former excursions from this country tc
Jamaica island the Plant Steamship
lines will run a series of them.
leaving Port Tampa January II and 81,
February IA and 20, March 10 and 81.
Each trip will consume eight days. allow
ing two and one-half days on the island.
Tickets will be good however, to return
ON any ship up to and including April q.
One of the Plant Steamship company's
finest steamers will perform this service,
and the trip will be most enjoyable one
in every particular. Full information
will be furnished upon application to
w. V. LIFSEY, ~
Division Passenger Agent
1-2-tf Montgomery Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

corner of southwest quarter of section 81,
township II. range west; $12.
William M. Cummings to William G..
Lathem, southwest quarter of the south
east quarter of section 81, township II,
range west, forty acres; $3.50.
w. G. Lathem to Thomas Friel and
James McGinnis southwest quarter of
the southeast quarter of section q, town.
ship II, range west; forty acres; $500.
Marriage Incense.
Only one marriage license was issued
yesterday that of Frank e. Hart to Mrs.
Rosa B. Conden.
Docket Issued.
The docket of the circuit court of JEFF
ferson county is out for the spring term.
Inferior Criminal Court.l
The following business was disposed of
in the inferior criminal court yesterday
morning, Judge N. b. Feagin presiding:
Earnest Greene, petty larceny; SIS and
thirty days extra ON the streets.
Ed Riley, trespass; SO.
Lee Acton, embezzlement; $40.
William Russell, same.
Earnest Barnes, same.
Will Miller, same.
Eugene Aldrich, disorderly conduct 81.
Walter Keith, burglary and grand lar
ceny; held to bail to go before the crimi-
nal court in the sum of $500.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Tn Physicians in Regular Practice.

will be sent free by mail a sample bottle
of Dr. Edson's Aseptolin, the newly dis
covered treatment for consumption. etc,
together with DR.. Edsons paper, reprint
ed from the New York Medical Record of
February 8, 1896. Those who have pa
tents suffering from consumption are
urged to test this remedy. None but
physicians can use 1t. Address Equita-
BILE Chemical Co., 80 Reade street, New
York
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Another Runaway.

Last night about o'clock horse at
tached to an Excelsior laundry. wagon
driven by a man named Mackie decided
to make a run. He succeeded in getting
beyond control and as he turned out of
Second avenue into Eighteenth street the
driver was thrown forward out of his
seat and under the heels of the animal.
Mr.. Mackie was picked UP and found to
have an ugly cut in the scalp. He was
otherwise shaken up and bruised, but not
SprioucIv
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
EASTER COSTUMES.

Mrs. M. B. Frazier, just re-
turned from New York, will
be at Florence hotel next Fri
day and Saturday for orders.
Goods and Innings accepted.
Imported patterns displayed
S:3O to $3.50 p. m. 5-Ic-5f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Public Speaking.

Hon. J. II. Bankhead will address his
Fellow citizens at the following times
and places
East Lake, Thursday night, March u,
8 o'clock p. m.
Bessemer, Friday night, March 49, 8
O'Clock p. m.
Northport, Tuscaloosa county, Satur-
day, March IA, II a. m.
Tuscaloosa, Saturday night, March IA,
p. m.
Fayette, Monday, March 16, II a. m.
Vernon, Lamar county, Wednesday,
March Is, II a. m.
Cullman, Friday, March 20, II a. m.
Fort Payne, Saturday, March q, II
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

No substitutes can fill the place of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t Is the one true
blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
TO FLORIDA,

Excursion tickets now on sale by the
Plant system to all principal Florida
points. Double daily trains leave Mont
through sleepers from st. Louis and Gin
cinnati by the Louisville and Nashville
railroad to Jacksonville. Through Sleep
ers from Montgomery to Tampa leaving
Montgomery p. m.
For any information write to
w. ". LIFSEY, D. p. A.,
12-29-tf Montgomery, Ala.
Try the Golden Cream, the cream of
all WHISTLES. 1881
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

The best of all-the Golden Cream
whisky. 3-S-3t
Mrs. e. Clarenaar, representing Warner
Bros coraline boned corsets, is at 502
Nineteenth street for this month only
Send her your name and address. She
will call upon you and assist you in Sc
lecting a perfect fitting corset. 3-10-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
CONFEDERATE VETERAN,

The celebrated Golden Cream whisky
to be had at all leading saloons. 3-8-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
NOVEL ENTERPRISE.

Purity and quality combined in tn,
Golden Cream whisky. 3-S-3t