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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-09

The position OF Controller Roberts in the nght foe
party reform In this State Is longer matter OF
speculation. All doubt on this point. The Utica
Press" remarks. has been dspelled since he signed
the ars-Platt manifesto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-09

Some rsstatements have been made as to the az.
thorshIp Of the recent manifesto to tho Anti-Ma-
chine Republicans. Il was written by George K
Matthews president OF the Republican State League
and accepted by the other members OF the commits
tee without any change worth mentioning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-09

Notwithstanding all Platt's efforts at proselytine
In Western New-York, The Buffalo Commercial''
declares that there IS to fear that any
Plart Delegates will be sent from Buffalo 70 the
State Convention" 1t holds Furthermore. that tho
recent address Republican voters against PiattQ
methods IL a plain, straightforward document. and
inquest onably voices the sentiment OF 30 per cent
Of the Republicans CT Erie County"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-09

George Urban. for years chairman OF the Ere
County Republican Committee. and unauestionaoiy
one Of the best politicians Of Western New-fork'
has been In the city on business for day or two.
He has been trying 20 take himself out OF politics
for a year-ever since unfortunate newspaper
article made 1t appear that his -four mill: ws ere
Buffalo pride. He has. however, buried his grief
for the sake OF Mckinley and is working nara for
the redemption Of the State from the thradom OF
machine politics. He seems to be confident that
Erie County's delegation will be solidy for Roberts
for Governor and so.idy against Plat Tor ooss
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
fF4E. 2 g! !s- AT 1 O'CLOCK TODAY
The Alabama Commercial Association Will Be Called to 0rder-1Plans for Enter
 tainment of Delegates

The meeting of the State Commercial association will be called to order in the rooms of the Commercial club, this city, today at o'clock, instead of o'clock, as heretofore published.
 The following towns and cities have mo- tified the secretary of the appointment of delegates to attend this meeting of the as- sociation:
 Mobile, Montgomery. Selma, Tuskaloo- sa, Anniston, New Decatur, Huntsville and Attalla.
 Delegates are also expected from Deca- tur, Florence, Gadsden, Sheffield, Talla- dega, OpelilSa, Eufaula and other places.
 The Birmingham delegates had an in formal meeting in the Commercial club rooms yesterday afternoon and discussed different matters to come up before the State association.
 The delegation elected Maj. Frank Y. Anderson chairman of the delegation and arrangd for the reception and entertain ment of the visiting delegates.
 Among other courtesies, the delegates will be given a ride around the South Highlands, where they can take pictur- esque view of the city, and tomorrow night an informal spread will be given in the Commercial club rooms.
 Every member of the club is invited to he present
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
IN THE COURTS.

As stated in yesterdays State Herald a compromise was reached in the case of Mrs. Ida S. Heidt vs. Employers Liability Assurance corporation, wherein the plaintiff received $5000, one-half the amount sued for.
 This disposes of case which has long been in litigation, and originated be- cause of the mysterious death of MT. O. B. Heidt, husband of plaintiff which oc- cured in this city some time ago. De. ceased held an accident policy Tor $loooo in defendant company.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court the case of T. c. Arnold vs. Southern Railway company, damages, is still on trial.
 Probate Court
 In the probate office the following land papers were filed for record:
 D. A. Penn, trustee to H. c. Bohon, quit claim to west half of lots and s, block 16, city; SS1
 Alex Dallas to E. w. Lee, quit claim to east half of lot ,, block S4, city, $50.
 Inferior Criminal Court.
 In the inferior criminal court Judge Feagin disposed of the following docket: Isaac Walker, violating section 539 of the city code; $5.
 William Mousley, tramp; $5.
 Lula Gregg, disorderly conduct; $5. Dennis White and Joe Harrison, tres pass; $5 each
 Ed Snipes, assault and battery; $5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Notic e to Creditors.

c. F. Guyon Company. Limited, vs. Stewart
 & Eddy, a body corporate, and othefs. In City Court of Birmingham-In Equity To the Creditors of Stewart & Eddy, a cor
 poration:
 Notice is hereby given to all creditors of Stewart & Eddy, corporation, that de- cree was this day rendered by said court requiring all creditors of Stewart & Eddy to file their claims verified by affidavit with before the 31st day of October, 1896, or, faiI- ing so to do, they will be forever barred from participating in the proceeds of said suit
 Witness my hand this 9th day of Octo- ber 1S96 NATHAN l.. MILLER,
 10-6-4t-tue Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Your order will receive prompt attention.
 T. F. THORNTON,
 1911 Second Avenue.
Brass fenders-Mayberry x Watson.
 IN THE MILITARY WORLD.

The board of revision of the state mili- tary laws, composed of Major E. l.. Hig- don, president; Capt. c. A. Jones, Capt. J. K. Warren, Lieutenanat J. B. Morri- son and Lieutenant Underwood, secre- tary held a meeting yesterday at noon in the armory of the Jefferson Volun- teers.
 The board discussed the various state laws governing the military and Is pre- pairing a full set of revised laws to be pre- scented at the meeting of the next legisla- ture which it is claimed will be of inter- est to the soldiery, the tax payers and the people of the state in general.
 Major Higdon was seen by reporter after the adjournment of the board rela- tive to the barbecue and instruction meeting of the Birmingham battalion to be held at East Lake on the 10th. He stated that everything is being arranged for big occasion on that day and 1t is expected to get more real service out of the Birmingham battalion in the way of instruction on that occasion than ever before obtained in one day.
 While the barbecue will be to some ex- tent of a social nature, and for the mili- tary, special invitations will be extended to a number of friends of the soldiery to be present.
 The Mercer medal which is offered for the best shot at target practice, is beau- ty and any man should feel proud to wear it. It will remain the property of the bat talion to be contested for semi-annually, and the member so fortunate to win the medal will be honored as captain of the sharpshooters for the six months follow ing, the sharpshooters to consist of nine men to be selected from the battalion making the next best score to the medal winner.
 The boys will begin practicing in a few days for the occasion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Sewer pipe-Mayberry 6 Watson.
DR. GRAY RESIGNS The Vce-Presidency of the Home Mission Roard--Accented With Reorat

Dr. B. D. Gray, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, has resigned the vice-presi- dency of the Home Mission board of the Southern Baptist convention. Dr. Gray is chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Young Peoples union and is also working jointly with pr. Hale in an effort to liquidate the mort gage Indebtedness on Howard college, which requires all the time he can spare from his pastoral duties. The board &C., cepted the resignation with much regret.
 Tile floors laid-Mayberry Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Monarch bicycles-Mayperry 6 Watson.
ENTIRELY HARMONIOUS.

The Stockholders' Meeting of the Seaboard
 Air Line-Hofman Re-Elected.
 Norfolk, Va, Oct. 6.--rhe stockholders meeting of the Seaboard Air Line, which was held at the general offices of the com pany today and which 1t was anticipated would be the stormiest session ever held by the directors of the road, was entirely harmonious. MT. R. C.. Hoffman, under whose management the road entered into the field of rate-cutting competition, was unanimously reelected president and the old board of directors were reelected, MT. Basil B. Gordon being elcted to fill the vacancy caused by the death of MT. Enoch Pratt of Baltimore.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Funeral of Mir. James T. Nixon.

A large number of friends attended the funeral service of MT. James T. Nixon from the Church of the Advent yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The remains were inferred in the Oak Hill cemetery.
 The following were the pail bearers: Capt Joseph F. Johnston, Gen. E. w. Rucker, Rufus N. Rhodes, William A. Walker Dr. M. J. Lunquest, w. c. Shack elford Maj. W. J. Milner and A. 0. Lane. ManteI and file. s12 26n-Mavherru a uatse,,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
FOR RENT.

1913 9th avenue; rooms 712 West goth street; rooms. 7011a 18th street, flat; rooms. 2522 Avenue E; rooms. 2301 Avenue F, rooms. 1230 South goth street. rooms. 1508 Sd avenue, rooms. The Thomas Warrington residence Highland avenue; rooms. Stores: 2O3 20th street, south.
 205 20th street, south. and 3 20th street, south railroad tracks. $15,000 local money to loan at per cent on central business property.
 MALONE & BELL. 2017 1st Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

FOR SALE. =. s1S50-House and lot 50x13O feet at Jones' vile. $i000-Brick house on Sth avenue, between 16th and 17th streets; $1500 cash, balance easy. $1250-House at Wares Grove. $350-100X200, Fulton station. $10O each for first five lots at West End; this property will soon advance and if you want to prepare for a home now is your chance. S150-Lot at Silver Mead nice cemented sidewalk; six for sale only.
 FOR RENT. 7-room house, Park avenue; $20. 7-room house, 7th avenue; $3750. Groom house, 7th avenue; $20. Broom house. 9th avenue; $40. 7-room house, South 20th street. s25. Wanted, for good paying tenant, good house in good neighborhood; not over $50 @ month.
 R. J. TERRY,
 9ls goth street. 10-4-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Tile hearths, s2.75-Mayberry 6 Watson.
MIR. HARRISON AT CHARLEsToWN He Had Big Crowd and Received Much
 Applause.

Charlestown, w. Va, Oct. 6.-Ex- President Harrison was greeted this af- ternon by the largest crowd ever seen here at political meeting. He arrived at 1:13 from Richmond and spoke at ? o'clock to an audience variously esti- mated at some 10000 to 15,000. His ap- pearance was greeted with tunnultous ap- plause A big excursion came up from Ohio and there were fifteen bands in line.
 Mayberry & Watson for hardware spe- cialtieS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Mantel and tile. ;12.5O-Mayberry 6 wats
Returned from a Sad Mission,

Dr. Charles A. Merrill, the dentist. re- turned yesterday from Thomasville, Ga. where he had been attending the bedside of his aged and beloved father in his last Illness
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Mayberry & Watson for pure paint,
Gone 10 Georgia,

Gov-elect Joseph F. Johnston left yes terday for Columbus, Ga. He will discuss the political issues before the citizens of that city, and it is safe to say he will do good work for Bryan and free silver dur ing his sojourn in Georgia.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
TERStLY TOLD.

mated the cheapest priced grocer in Bir- mingham.
 There will be speaking every day this week for the grocery bargains at T. F. Thornton's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

FOR SALE. s230O-Nice broom cottage on South 18th street. $1750-Splendid broom cottage on 18th street, between 11th and 12th avenues. S1500-Nice cottage on 18th avenue, south between 18th and 17th streets $5900-Fine renting property; brings $900 an- nually. $2000-1O0x1S2 feet; finest lot on South High lands. sl50-75x100 feet, on Spring street Avondale $S500-Splendid 7-room, 2-story residence, 7th avenue. s3O0O-S0x105 corner, with good Groom resi- dence. s15OO-5Ox240 on Eighth avenue, north S7500-One of the incest homes on South Highlands; has all modern conyeniences. $750-60x120, with two houses. in Avondale. S1250-Three good Broom cottages in Avon dale. s15Oo--100x140, with broom residence, on 9th avenue, Avondale. Small tracts of farming land near the city. Call and see us before making pur- chases.
 HAGOOD & THOMAS
 2015 1St AyeDle
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

FOR RENT. Residence, 20sA North 22nd street; II rooms.
 Residence, 100S North Fist street; rooms. Residence, 1913 Avenue J z rooms Residence, SD5 South 23rd street; 8 rooms Residence, g20 South 18th street. known as the Richards place; ITO feet front, most de- srable on Highlands. Residence, 7th avenue, between 18th and 18th streets.
 Residence, 7th avenue, between 24th and 25th streets. On Morris avenue First avenue, Second avenue and 24th street. Business offices and one photograph gal lery.
 Telephone No. 42. 114lk North Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED. SIS A WEEK EASY-You work right around home. A brand new thing. No trouble to make SIS a week easy. Write to us quick, you will be surprised at how easy it can be done. Send us your address any way. It will be for your interest to in- vestigate.. Write today You can posi- lively make SIS week easy. Royal Man ufacturing company, Box ED, Detroit Mich. 9-26-30t AGENTS WANTED-Assorted comic, mot to and campaign buttons; hot sellers; 15c per dozen; $1.25 per 100, post paid; S10 per 1000 by express. Campaign Supply Co.,, 94 Arch street, Boston, Mass
 9-20-dIy-ex Sun-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

FOR RENT. broom cottage on Huntsville avenue, be- tween 18th and 14th avenues; lot 150X300. Fruit trees. stables. etc. No. 1909 Eth avenue, 6 rooms; S1O. No. 1124 4th avenue, rooms; S50 No. 93t 1st avenue, 3 rooms; $5. Northeast corner of 18th avenue and goth street, south, rooms; $22.50.
 FOR SALE. $650-4 Broom houses In Woodlawn rent ing for $i0 per month"; on dummy line houses alone cost $1200. No. 1415 9th avenue, rooms; lot 190 feet deep; $500. Easy payments. 40 acres joining Cleveland, on pike and dummy and A. G. s. R. R.; will sell very cheap for cash.
 s256-Three-room cottage, Cleveland, lot 5Ox150, good well, 1ls blocks from electric car; very cheap.
 Twenty acres fenced with wire; large stable; well; two-room cottage; small cash payment, balance easy within short dis tance of city, down the valley. A BAR GAIN.
 l.. G. PETTYJOIN, D.
 1S26la Third avenue. Telephone 465.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
Our
 Creed.

1. Old-fashioned life insurance is too costly. It is based upon theory at va riance with past experience, loaded with a burden of expense inequitably adjust ed and heavy beyond reason.
 2. Most Society or Assessment insur- ance is unscientifc in theory and unbus- iness-like in practice.
 g. A plan of insurance is possible that, while sound beyond question, shall be reasonable in price-a plan based upon the actual experience of the past, rather than upon the predictions of fifty years ago.
 4. We have 1t. Nothing Is offered today by any company that excels in safety or equals in cheapness the policy of the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
w. H. REYNOLDS, J. M. HARAN,
 J. M. HANDLEY,

Chaplain Wells offered motion that a committee of three be appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Comrade W. H. McClintock Carried. and the commander named Comrades R. D. Johnston, G. M. Williams and M. H. Wells.
 C.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
MISCELLANEOUH.

AN experienced newspaper man will take editorial management of an established democratic newspaper in some progress sive southern town on percentage of profits. Address c. M. Jones, Kokomo, Ind 10-7-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

MODISTE desires cutting, fitting and re- modelling by day in homes of ladies. Ad- dress A. O., State Herald. 1O-7-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

Fly screen wire-Mayberry < Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07

STRAYED-One bay mare mule, blind in one eye, about 15 hands high. Return to B. B. Conner and receive liberal reward. 10-7-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-07
THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK" BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
 SAPOL 10
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Second hand phaeton; in good condition; very cheap; call at once; must be sold. Warner & Smiley.
 FOR RENT-Nicely furnished or unfur- nished rooms at 20101a 3rd avenue, over Birmingham Water works Mrs. M. D. Ryan. S-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14
Chicago Change.

Chicago H., July 13-The prime influence in wheat trading today were the visible sup ply report, the falling off in stocks at New northwest, which indicated dry and hot temperature in the spring wheat belt. On the opening prices firmed, but later sagged. September wheat opened at 5615 q569sc sold between 56B and 55ssc, closing at 555s@55Ac, A@ssc lower than Saturday.
 Corn-The early advance in wheat had its effect in the corn pit, but the trading was comparatively light. The strength was mainly due to the fact that an expect ed reduction in rates to the east would greatly increase the movement of that cereal and the consequent consumption. September corn opened at 275sGl27lac, sold between 2S and 2S1sQ2S14 and closed at 27Ac, Saturdays price.
 Oats-The market was dull but steady, in the early stage, but later, on an attempt to cover, the outsiders found weakened mar ket and the price broke %c. September oats closed at Saturdays prices. Cash oats were about steady.
 Provisions were dull and spiritless, and showed small sympathy with the advance in wheat. There was little or no business transacted, notwithstanding it was hoped that a post-convention inertia would assert itself. September pork closed 10Gd15c lower than Saturday, as did lark. September ribs were 5Q715c lower.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.

New York, July 13.-(Special.)- cotton trade, both here and abroad, seems to have fully recognized the fact that the Texas drouth is at last completely broken. Today's market was very like Waterloo for the bulls. The sharp break in Liverpool this morning disheartened holders, and the liquidation of long cotton went from the opening to the close. The exceptional weak ness in August was again the feature in the trading. That month opened at 692 grad ually declined to 6.T and closed at 679, with the tone steady. Short covering seemed to be the only support to the market. The silver movement has unsettled the cotton trade, as well as every other branch of busi- ness, and nobody is inclined to buy for speculation or to risk money in new vent ures
 RIORDAN 6 co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14
Times Change
 AND Men Change WITH THEM.

After twenty-three years of. the greatest business success, while confined entirely to the Masonic fraternity for It's business, the time has come when, in the judgment of the members of the NORTHWESTERN N MASONIC AID ASSOCIATION, their busi- ness has outgrown the order. At a meet ing held in the city of Chicago, H., June 4th, the name of the company was changed to the NORTHWESTERN LIFE ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY"
 IT HAS TO DATE PAID s18,O0O0 00O IN DEATH CLAIMS.
 IT IS TODAY FINANCIALLY STRONG FER THAN AN. OLD LINE COMPANY IN, THE UNITED STATES
 TT WRITES TODAY THE MOST LIB ERAL POLICY EVER WRITTEN. tTf OWNS TODAY S2.6G FOR EVERY DOLLAR IT OWES.
 The Equitable has only S125 the New York Life only $l.16, the Penn Mutual $1.14, the Aetfla $1.19, Northwestern Mutual S1 25 etc. etcti We offer double the protection of, fered by any other company And ABOVE and BEYOND ALL THIS, its RATES are LOWER than any of the ''old liners" It sells insurance at cost under the "ABSO- LuTR SECURITY PLAN" which you will bl4 if you investigate.
 '. T. MeAULlFFB, General Agent,
 BIO ChaIifoux Building. 2-1O-ttl-sun- -fri-Cm
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14
New York Cotton Market.

New York, July 13.-Cotton was dull; mid ding gulf, 7'7-l6c; middling uplands. 3-16c gross receipts. 355 bales; exports to Great l7OS bales; forwarded, 61 bales; stock 1O3 2si bales ports to Great Britain, 2501 bales; exports to the continent, 1705 bales; stock, 214 492 bales
 Total so far this week: Net receipts, 1902 bales exports to Great Britain, 4599 bales; exports to the continent, 2211 bales.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts, 5,1f5,770 bales; exports to Great Britain, 2197, 5o1 bales; exports to France, 462 610 bales; exports to the continent, 1,75O,346 bales.
 New York July 19.-Cotton futures closed steady; sales, POI, 200 bales. July, 6S0a6 s1 ; August, 6.79; September, 6.3lM6.32; October, 6.33M6.34 November, 6.304631: December 6.32q633; January, 6.35@6.S6 February, 6.39q GAO; March. 642GI6.44.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14

Alabama Christian Advocate, The Southern Medical Dispensarv |. the leading Institution of its kind in Bir. mingham and has been instrumental in and thus carrying healing and happineas to many homes Dr. o. T. Dozier, head of the Southern Medical Dispensnrv gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work, and brings to bear s, careful medical training in the best ooi. leges of the land and a long and yalI,a. ble experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standing is unimpeachable and his character as n gentleman and citizen Is above reproach.
 tWlnona, Miss, Times)
 pr. Dozler is specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually succession in his practice. He never undertakes n case unless reasonably.sure of a cure. He is high-toned gentleman and can be con. suited with the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 pr. O. T. Dozier, the head of the South. ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, Is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic. nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead ing position In the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning Star)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has efcited the most en. tnuSlaStlc words or praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sum-
 pr. DoZier's reputation as specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south,
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are pr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states is most gratifying. pr. Dozier is high-toned, polished. Christian gen. tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peopes Weekly Tribune.)
 As specialist Dr. Dozier is unexceled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as a citizen.
 pr. Dozier is a Georgian by birth, a high-toned, cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address
 Dr. DOzier & Co.,,
 P. O. Box 112 Birmingham: Ala:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-14
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

j Groceries and Provisions. Bacon strips, $5.5O.
 Bulk meats. $4.25; plates, sS.S71k; clear eides, $40.
 Hams, 14-pound average, 10 to 11c. Grits, per sack, $1.10. Cheese, 71a to 12l2c. sS.5O
 Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight. Soc per sack. Salt-15O pounds. Virginia, white sacks, 50c; jute sacks, 65c.
 syrup-Fancy, new crop, BOG; other grades. IS to 25c. lLard-Fancy leaf. 4a4c; refined tierces, 41ac; smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar Granulated, 4.95c; cut-loaf, SAC; fancy yellow clarified, 47sc. Green coffee, 161a to POO; Arbuckles, $l9.6O.
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbages-Home grown, 1Q1Ac. Lemons-S2. .75do3.50 per box. Onions-Per pound 11ac. Irish potatoes-New crop, $1.75Q2 straight per barrel.
 Vinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon. Butter-Country, 121aQ20c per pound; choice creamery. 22l5c.
 Eggs, Sl2c. Poultry-Large friers, 15c; small to me- dium, 6Q10c: cocks, 15c; hens, 20c. Peaehes-Per crate. Sl.75. Grapes-Niagara, s1.75 per crate. Pears-Georgla LeConte, $3.50 per par rel; kieffe, $3.35 per barrel.