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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
IF IN TRUTH HE'S THE DEVIL
In All Fairness Who in ..he Devil
Is He?
AN EMBLEM OF PROSPERITY
When a Rich Birmingham Property Owner
Scorns at Lazarus in Woman's
Form.

A well-known citizen and official called
at the State Herald Office last night and
said that in passing by 211 South Tween
tieth street he was called by negro
woman, who told him that a white wo-
man was in distress. He went in the
negro woman's cottage and found that
Mrs. Smith, dressmaker had taken
refuge in the negro's cottage. Mrs.
Smith had fallen a month and two weeks
behind in her rent, and the agent for the
owner of the cottage, a wealthy man,
had sent the constable there and taken
all her household effects and clothing
also. She was left destitute, and had to
take refuge with the kind-hearted col
ored woman. Mrs. Smith was weeping
bitterly at such treatment. she mas
daughter 10 years of age and two small
sons with her
The above is the statement OF reha-
BILE citizen, whose mamie will be furnlshed,
not that the rich man may cause MIN 10
lose his job, but as a witness II the state
ment is proved incorrect. The author Is
a man of honor and courage, and VIII
stand by his statement, and fortelt MS
position in defense of humanity
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
SOME FINE STOCK.
Four Hogs, Aggregating Over Three
Thousand Pounds-SiX Months
Old Calf Which Tipped the
Beam at $50 Pounds.

Mr.. Jack Phillips, of the Birmingham
Packing company, returned yesterday
from Duncanville, Tenn, where he had
been looking over the field for fine stock
How well he succeeded was seen yester-
day in a parade which was noticed on
Fourth avenue.
There were about thirty head of cat
tie in a drove, among which was noticed
one calf which was only five months old
and tipped the beam on pair of scales
at 5S5 pounds. There were two steers in
the drove which weighed 4040, and roll
ing fat. Another steer weighed 1900.
There was drove of five hogs, the to-
tai weight of which was $500 pounds,
one, the largest, weighing alone, 1,020,
and two, twenty-six months old, weigh
ing 600 each. The stock was raised by a
Mr.. Gibson, of Duncanville, Tenn.
Mr.. Phillips also brought with him a
car load of turkeys containing 1906 fowls.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
NEW COTTON MILL.
What the Manufacturers Record Has to
Say About Birmingham's Con-
templated Cotton MIL

Messrs. w. B. Smith, Whaley & Co.,
engineers and architects, Columbia, S. c.,
in letter to the Manufacturers' Record,
says:
1--WE can tell you nothing about the
Trainer mill at present, except that 1t is
to be built right away and will have an
ultimate capacity of 1000 looms on print
cloth, with all necessary preparatory ma
chinery for making the yarn, about one
half of which will be installed to start
with. The Enterprise Cotton mills, of
Orangeburg, S, c., are now putting In
the foundations for the building. 1t
will be 100 feet four inches long, seventy
six feet WIDE and four stories of fifteen
feet each in height, and will be capable Of
accommodating 10000 spindles, with their
complement of looms, about 300. The
CRANKY mills, of this city, are waiting on
power to start up with the $4,000 spifidles
now in, which are about one-third of
their capacity. The Warren Manufacture
ing company, of Aiken junction, s. c.,
will shortly begin work on their build
Ing which will have capacity of 10000
spindles, one-half of which will be in
stalled at the start"
The Trainer mill to which reference Is
made is the projected mill to be estab-
lished at Birmingham, Ala, by Messrs.
David and ]. N. Trainer, of Chester, Pa,
and their associates.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THE PRELIMINARY STEPS
Toward a Southern States Poul-
try Association.
MEET NEXT IN NASHVILLE
Temporary Officers Elected-Crculars to Be
Sent 0ut-Alabama Association Elects
Officers for the Ensuing Year.

A meeting of the delegates from the
different poultry associations in the south
attending the poultry and pet stock ex
hibit in this city, was held in the room of
the exhibit yesterday at II o'clock. The
meeting was for the purpose of discussing
the organization of southern states as
ISOLATION.
j. C. McReynolds, of Texas, was made
temporary chairman, and r. T. Crayton,
of Nashville, temporary secretary.
1t was decided that a temporary asso-
citation be organized to be called the
Southern States Poultry association.
On motion Judge zell Castor, of Green
Vile, Ala, was elected temporary presi-
dent of the congress, and j. NJ. Hopkins,
of Nashville, temporary secretary.
The secretary was instructed to issue
circular letter to all of the southern
states associations advising them of the
organization of the temporary congress
with the request that they elect dele
gates to meet in Nashville on the occa-
sion of the centennial exposition to per-
feet permanent organization.
me temporary congress also discussed
plans for making a poultry and pet stock
exhibit at the Nashville centennial and
the various southern associations will be
asked to cooperate in making a display
of all the known species of poultry and
pet Stock said display to remain on
exhibition during the entire time of the
centennial.
The plans and details of the exhibits
Will be agreed upon later.
The following representative fanciers
We're present and took part in the pro-
ceedings:
j. G. McReynolds, Nechez, Tex; Living
Brown, Bowling Brook, Ga. d. NJ. Owen,
Athens, Tenn. Judge Zell CASTOR, Green
vile, Ala; Dave Henderson, James Ar
instead and r. T. Crayton, Nashville;
M. w. Blue, Robert Mckee, Montgomr
cry, and several fanciers Of Birming-
ham.
The exhibit here will close tonight.
Birmingham guaranteed the expenses
of the exhibit, and the State Herald was
informed yesterday that If the attend
ance today continues good the exhibit
will prove financial success, as well as
one of the best poultry exhibits ever
made in the south.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
LOG ROLLING T0NIGHT.
to Entertain Their Friends in a Novel
and Interesting Manner.

Magic City Lodge Woodmen of the
World will entertain large circle of
friends tonight at Magnolia hall in
novel and interesting manner. They
will give what they term log rolling"
which will consist of a delightful pro-
gramme of music and addresses to con-
clude with feast and dancing. This is a
feature with the order which has rapidly
grown into prominence in this city, and
has always in the past proven quite sue
cessful and beneficial.
The programme for tonight Is as fol-
lows:
March-"Souvenir of Indianapolis" H.
Weber
Overture-"Marga, H. Weber.
Soprano Solo-"The Night-bird's Coo
Ing" H. Savers. Don't Forget to Tell
Them That You Love Me, Honey" &C. H.
Harrs), Miss Amelia Markstein.
Address by Consul Commander e. p.
Smith.
Weber,, Prof. Herr Weber.
Valse-"B Birmingham Belle" Oh. Web
err, Weber's orchestra.
Recitation-Miss Georgia Arlington.
Baritone Solo-"Out on the Deep" Is.
Gowan). "Peirrot" (HutchinsoD, Prof
B. A. Black.
Address by Provisional Head Consul
Jonathan B. Frost, Atlanta, Ga.
Two Step-"The Girl OF &c.," (ZeickeD,
Weber's orchestra.
Tenor Solo-Mr. Frank Arrico.
PollSa-"Little Darling" (H. Weber,,
Weber's orchestra.
Soprano Solo-Miss Nettie Smith.
March--"Rastus on Parade" (Mills),
Weber's orchestra.
DR.. w. H. Wilder, master of ceremonies.
Rrefreshments in lower hail.
Dancing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Five days until Oratorlo
Messiah at st. Mary's.
l2-16-til % inc
THE COURTS.

In the city court yesterday the, jury
in the case of Oscar Jones VS.. woodward
Iron company, returned Verdlct LOT the
plaintiff for $1,000.
DeJarnette VS.. Springfield Iron and Ma
rine Insurance company; on trial.
SUITS FILED.
William Nelson filed a suit against the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad com
pany for $4,000 damages; Plalhlill al
ieges he was injured by being knocked
from train of defendant company by
one of it's employees.
Mack Jackson is suing his wife, Sarah
Jackson, for a divorce.
Mary Ann Robbins has brought suit for
divorce from her husband, Thomas Har-
vey Robbins.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Tn the criminal court r. e. Carey,
larceny, was adjudged not guilty ana DIS
charged.
Lawson Morrow, larceny of a COW; on
trial.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock
observation-disclosures Elected.

Of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock
Observation-Disclosures Elected.
The Alabam Poultry and Pet Stock as
ISOLATION held it's regular annual meet
ing last night and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year.
President-E. J. McCrossn, Birming-
ham.
First Vice-President-C. e. Haley, Bir-
mingham.
Second ice-President-Wm. Vaughan,
Birmingham.
Third Vice-President-R. V. Goss,
Brookside
Fourth Vice-President-M. W. Blue,
Montgomery
Fifth e-President-Mrs. H. J. Nc
Cafferty, Birmingham.
Secretary-H. ]. McCafferty Birming-
ham.
Treasurer-W. G. Estes, Birmingham.
The association will continue to keep
the doors of the present exhibit open UNI
til tomorrow Saturday might at 10
o'clock
Children, when accompanied by their
parents, will be admitted to the exhibit
free.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
]. ]. WALKER
Contracts Pneumonia While Attending
United States Court and Dies While
En- Route to His Home.
12-13-tf

The Tuscaloosa Gazette contains the
following account of the death of Mr.
J. J. Walker:
j. ]. Walker, whose residence is in the
southern part of the county, died in
Northport last Friday Of pneumonia.
Mr.. Walker contracted the disease In
Birmingham while in attendance on the
United States court. He could not az
ford to stop at hotel and with num-
Der of friends was camping out in Biz
mingham while attending court. The
confinement of the close court room
and the exposure he was subjected 10 az
night combined to produce pneumonia.
He was on his way home, and reached
Northport, but could not go further, ana
was forced to stop there, death resulting
in a short time. Several other witnesses
who were at court have been quite III,
but this is the only death we have heard
Of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ALABAMA CHAUTAUQUA.

The manager Rev. S. p. West, is
making up the programme for the Ala
bama Chautauqua for 1897. The Chau-
tauqua has been a great success from
the beginning. It's success is almost un-
paralleled in the history of the move
ment. The interest and attendance have
increased with each year. The people
have been surprised at the magnificence
of the programme carried out. The pro-
gramme for next year will eclipse any
in it's history, and will be one of the best
ever presented at any Chautauqua in the
United States. Full particulars will be
given later
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
HENSHAW TENRROECK.

The Observation-Disclosures company
presented "The New Nabobs'' at O'Bri-
ems last night to large and highly de-
lighted audience. The play has been
seen here several times before but the
many and varied improvements added
make it virtually, as the title indicates,
a new one. The plot is the same, but
the specialties better and more widely
dispersed.
Mr. Henshaw and Miss TenBroeck are
to be congratulated on having an excel
lent supporting company. The special
ties are good, the songs clean and the
play gave general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local application as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
IS only one way to cure deafness, and
that is by constitutional remedies. Deaf
ness Is caused by an infiamed condition
of the mucous lining Of the Eustachian
Tube When this tube is inf1amed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube
restored to It's normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an infiamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
j. f. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Phone J. e. Gossett when
your pipes burst II-5o-tf
DECLINED THE HONOR.

Berlin, Dec. 17.-Prlnce Solms- Hohen-
solms Lich who was elected president
of the Prussian upper house yesterday
to succeed the late Prince Stolberg-Wor-
nigerode, has declined to serve. owing
to the fact that he Is afflicted with heart
trouble, which neeessitates his absten-
ton from all excitement.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

The Memphis Commerclal-Appeal says:
every tuneful very merry, very pict-
uresoue is the opera "Powhatan," given
at the new Lyceum last night to crowd
ed house.
There is much to commend in Pow
hatan;" the action never lags, the ORA
matte interest is well sustained and there
is plenty of fun, and all within the scope
of amateurs. The music Is beautiful
and the company are especially trained
going through all the evolutions with
grace and precision"
See this opera by the home opera COM
pany of Birmingham tonight at
O'Brien's, also tomorrow matinee at 2:5O.
Seats on sale this morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
sTOCKHOLDER' s MEETING

All stockholders Of the Bir-
mingham Building and Loan
Association are earnestly re-
uuested to attend a meeting
of the stockholders of said as
ISOLATION, to be held at its Of
fee, on Friday evening at
7:3O o'clock. Business OF
great Importance to come be-
fore said meeting.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
COMBINE:
On Oysters to Be Broken BY the Old Re-
liable Dealer, w. M. Rush,

Who will put the price of oysters within
the reach of all. So if you want cheap
oysters the whole season call on him at
Parkers old drug store, corner Second
alley and Twentieth street, and be serv-
ed at the following prices: Xxx plants at
81 per 100; Xxx selects at Coo. per 100;
selects, at SOC. per 100.
selects, at soc. per 100. 2-l3-lm
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
srRIKERs SEEK WORK.

Hamburg, Dec. lin consequence of
the disturbances here the strikers are
prohibited by the police from patrollirg
the port Numbers of strikers are SEEK
ing to return to work, but the employers
refuse to receive them until the strike
is ended
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Another grand barbecue to-
day at the Methodist Bazaar.
This is the last day. Turn
out.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Administrators Notice.

This day came W. p. Hickman, admin
istrator de bonis non of the estate of j. w
Hine and filed his application in due form
sale of certain lands described therein. and
belonging to said estate. for the purpose
of paying debts, upon the ground that the
personal property is insufficient therefor
1t is ordered that on
THURSDAY, THE PATH DAY OF DECEM-
BIER, 1885,
be appointed day for hearing such appli-
cation, at which time all parties In infer
est can appear and contest the same If they
think proper
NJ. T. PORTER
Judge of Probate.
noy13-1aW-3W
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THE WEATHER.

Alabama--Possibly local showers in the
early morning, followed by generally
fair Friday, colder at night; winds
shifting to northwesterly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Another grand barbecue to-
day at the Methodist Bazaar.
This is the last day. Turn
out. 96
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
EDUCATIONAL.

+ This institution is the Oldest, largest and
best of its kind in the state of Alabama.
Hundreds Of students In good paying posi-
lions. Unexceled systems of Shorthand and
Bookkeeping. Practical methods. Cata-
logue and full information free. Be sure to
elsewhere. Sessions hav and night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Phone III
12-10-lmo


REGENTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD.
Washington Conclave will meet tonight
in Magnolia hall. Several recruits will
be mustered in. Every member Is re-
quested to be on hand. Much business
of Importance is to be transacted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
EVEDYRODYsS And every
POCKET BOOK o oao{ be suited

with the exquisite pictures at Colby q
Rolls Wall Paper and Art Store.
Very pretty pictures at SO and IS cents
each, and upwards.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
CASToRIA.

Fresh bread and candy made
daily at @. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1926 Sd avenue. je5-h
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
II-3o-tf.
I2-16-til % inc

Five days until Oratorio
Messiah at st. Mary's.
I2-1G-til % inc
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Unredeemed pledges of Dia-
monds, Gold Watches, etc., at
bargain prices. Standard
Loan Co., 2OlO First avenue.
12-13-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
Highest temperature ST; lowest, 36i ave-

HIEHtsI ltInpeTaIuFe OF io"est' "O' "'o'
BEN NJ. JACOBS Local Observer.
Reports received at Birmingham. Ala. on
Dec. IT. 1898.
Observations taken at all stations at a.
rEtl
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THINGS DRAMATIC.
Hermann, the Great Magician, Dies Sud-
denly in a Car En- Route-Hen-
4 shaw and Ten Brock Last
- Night at O'Brien's. T.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 17--Hermann, the
magician, who gave a performance here
last night at the Lyceum theater, died
this morning at Great Valley, while en-
route to Bradford Pa, His body is now
at Salamanca, N. Y. Hermann was per-
fectly we'll when he took the Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg train here at
ESQ this morning. AS the train APP
preached Great Valley a few miles this
side of Salamanca, he suddenly expired.
The car containing the body was switch
ed off at Salamanca.
Mr. Hermann was one of the greatest
magicians of the age, vieing with Kellar
in feats of slight Of hand and legerde-
main. He has been seen at O'Brien's in
this city, and his death will be heard here
with regret
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
DAILY BULLETIN.

y. 8. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau,
Office of Station Agent.
birmingham, Ala. Dec. IT, 1896.
Local observation during twenty-four
hours ending at 7 p. M. central time:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
AVOID BY having your
DISAppOTNT. pictures framed
MENT at Colby & Rolls
NAA@iNA Wall Paner and

Art Store, 2o23 First Avenue. They
have three frame makers busy days
and evenings.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

NEW PLUMBING SHOP.
Honest work at honest prices.
J. E. GOSSETT,
11.ao-tf. 1914 End Ave.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

You can buy groceries from
r. F. Thornton, 1911 Second
Avenue, cheaper than any
where else in the city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
"EVANGELINEn NEXT.

Rice's "Evangeline" will be at O'Brien's
opera house next Tuesday evening with
the original cast that made the revival
of this great spectacular such a New
York success. The company Is an ex-
cellent one and includes large chorus
of pretty and shape1y girls whose voices
are cuitivated-a thing not always the
case with large companies.
No manager is better known in America
and possibly Europe than Edward e.
Rice, who has piloted more spectacular
companies to fame and fortune probably
than any other man in the business.
"ENangeline" will be here for only one
might and tickets go on sale Saturday
morning at $3.50.
The prices of this engagement will be
made to conform to the times, not with
standing the great expense in transport
ing this large organization, and are to be
81, rs, so, and 25 cents.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Do not fail to go to the Meth
odist Bazaar today. This is
the last day. Grand barbecue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

The Chicago Inter Ocean had the fol-
lowing to say about "Powhatan":
THE opera performed under the trees
of Midway Plaisance, at the intersection
of Madison avenue, was most pleasing
attraction for the great and fashionable
audience. The operetta was sweetly
sung and realistically mounted.
1.-THE gorgeous Indian costuming and
the novelty OF 1t all calls for unstinted
praise. 1t was given for the University
Place Congregational church,
"Powhatan' will be given tonight at
O'Bnens opera house, and also tomor-
row at 2:30.
Seats on sale this morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
CHEAP COAL.

Good lump, burns freely,
leaves little ash. Delivered in
city at 1925 per ton.
GEO. T.. THOMAS,
Phone lis Agent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

4 indicates trace OF rain or snow; indicates
Iike and 4 fall.
BEN NJ. JACOBS,
Local Observer. Weather Bureau.
Don't buy your Picture Frames until
you see the Little Paint store Mouldings.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Groceries at 10 per cent less
than any other house in the
city. T. +. Thornton, 1911
Second Avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Ali kinds of Christmas gifts
at Caheen'S. gIa-I7-3t.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-31

An Actor. Democrat and Wiley Do q
Turn at Ballard.

The silyerine campaign which was start
ed at a meeting in Ballard Wednesday
night was begun under favorable circum-
star ces-for the Republican party. The
chairman OF the meeting was Rev. d. L.
Fordney, ex-Baprist, ex-Congregational-
list, preacher. now In the ra'.ks OF Pres
byterlanism. waiting for call. lie has
taken a prominent part IN the councils
OF the a. r. A. In introducing the speak
ers he called Seattle and Tacoma the
.'sooburbs' OF Ballard.
john Wiley was the first speaker. and
he occupied about an hour euiogIz.ng
Bryan and descanting on the crime of
1878.
After wney's speech Billy Seymour
sang a coarse and somewhat vulgar
song. directed against Gov. McGraw. A.
F. BurleIgh and 5. II. Piles A collection
was then taken Up, and the chairman
said It would pay for another song. which
was given.
Then James Hamilton Lewis. introduc-
cd as the slver-tongued orator OF the Pa
cihc slope by Seymour began his speech
Many went 20 the meeting OFT of curiosity
10 see and hear Lewis. They expected 10
be enlightened. but they went away dis
appointed. because his whole speech con-
sisted largely OF stale stories. interlarded
quite frequently with such expressions as
''hen." by Cod ''gol darn IT." etc. He
drew distressing piessre OF the hunger.
squalor and poverty OF the people In al
most the same language and fearful tones
as he did four years ago when he claimed
Grover Cleveland and free trade would
relieve tho people.
IF Fordney. Seymour. Wiley and Lewis
would stump the state together" said a
Ballard man. with the same speeches
they delivered AT Ballard. the state would
so IS 70 IN favor OF the Republicans