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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

CT method of illumination are of so serious a character as to greatly menace the health of our homes. That gas is an un- healthy method of illumination is abund- antly proved on the authority of those eminent doctors, professors and scientific men named below, A whole volume of instruction may be gathered by a glance at the subjoined table, which is a com parison of the deleterious effects of five methods ofs illumination, arranged in the chronological order of their chief use; that is, commencing with the tallow can dle and ending with the electric light. Comparison of Different Forms ot Illumina-
 tion
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
BREWTON.

Few Clarke Men Escambia Outside of
 One Town.
 Brewton March 2.-(Special.) 1.-The La dies Aid society of the Methodist church gave a concert at the Brewton institute Friday night which was huge success. The hall was crowded and all present were treated with a delightful entertain- ment. Something over $50 was realized. The Johnston club held a meeting at our sister city, Alec, Saturday night and a big crowd was present. The secretary informed us that Alec was solid for John- ston. From all that we can hear there are few Clarke men in the county outside of Brewton, and there is not a big lot of them here. rI -A
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR RECOGNITION OF CUBA,
Continued From First Paeea

ICOntInued From Flrst Page.)
 
 ed, and the Cuban resolutions were agreed to by a vote of 263 to IT, Those voting in the negative were Messrs. At wood of Massachusetts, Boutelle of Maine. Gillett of Massachusetts, Grout of Vermont, Mccall of Massachusetts Moody of Massachusetts, Simplins of Massachusetts Walker of Virginia and Wright of Massachusetts, republicans. and Messrs. Black of Georgia, Cobb of Alabama, Culberson of Texas, Elliott of South Carolina, Harrison of Alabama, Russell of Georgia, Tucker of Virginia and Turner of Georgia. democrats
 The executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill was then taken up, the question under consideration being the section substituting salaries for fees in the compensation of United States att torneys and marshals. Without reaching a conclusion the house at 450 adjourned until tomorrow,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
COLLINSVILLE.

The Committee Ordered @ P1imary-The
 County for Johnston
 Collinsville, March 2.--(SpeciaL)-A meeting of the democratic executive committee was held at Fort Payne, Ala, on last Saturday, February %. The dee cision of the committee was to hold'la primary election to select candidates for county offices, and also to cast a vote for governor, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for governor getting the delegation from this county While Colonel Clarke is very nice, in telligent gentleman, yet Johnstonh will be the successful man in this county Everything points that way now. ,,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

tion, and are using every means possible to keep those of their members who were once democrats from returning to the house of their fathers.
 Your correspondent is pleased to note the wonderful progress that is being made at the new town, Fruithurst, a few miles east of here. What was a wilder ness twelve months ago is now model little city, with a $5O,000 hotel, illumi- mated with electric lights. heated with steam and supplied with water works. About 1000 acres have been cleared, plowed and set in grapes, and -he pay roll averages now about SSO00 per month.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Senator Morean,s Seat.

Washington, March 2.--The senate com mittee on privileges and elections this morning, by strict party vote. ordered a favorable report on the resolution ts. investigate the condition of affairs in Alabama and the legality of the seat of Senator Morgan from that state. The committee will be special committee with five members, whose duty it will be to investigate the political autonomy of the state and the legality of the election of members of the state legislature by whose votes the election of Senator Nor gan WAS had.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Roland Reed Is Safe.

Macon. Ga., March 2.-The report which has gone abroad that Roland Reed, the comedian. and the members of his company were in the Southern railway accident near Stone Gap was a mistake Reed shows in Macon today. and has not been south of here. The report is due, doubtless. to the fact that a year ago Reed was in a similar accident not far from the same point, and 1t is suspected that the present wreck was brought about by the crowd which is now being prosecuted for alleged complicity in the Reed wreck of last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Another Hostile Demonstration Attempted

Another Hostile Demonstration Attempted.
 Madrid, March "A crowd of the resi- dents of Bilbao today made a hostile demonstration in front of the American consulate in that city. Several honorary American consuls have resigned as a protest against the action of the senate The government has secured in Germany all the Mansur rifles that will be manu- factured within the next few months.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
COLONEL JoHNsTON'S LECTURE.
George Eliot and Her Lovers Happily
 Treated

George Eliot and Her Lovers Happily
 Treated.
 Mr. Richard Malcolm Johnston deliver ed an interesting lecture last night at Seals hall to representative and cul- tured audience of the city
 The noted lecturer chose for his subject George Eliot and Her Lovers" The sub- ject was one that has given rise to much speculation among the readers of the famous authoreSS, who have often been curious to know something of the temper ment of the strange woman," as she was aptly styled by MT. Johnston. It was matter or general recognition that Mr. Johnston made an instructive as well as very interesting exposition of his theme. He is a fanciful narrator and draws his illustrations with striking apti- tude and originality. Without being strained or suited in expression there is yet that quiet firmness, humor and dig nifty in his periods that cannot fail to meet with the approval of the lettered people of the day. His premises and con cmsions bear natural relation, and the subject, lighted as 1t were with pertinent example, gradually brings the auditor in- to sympathy with the lecturer until the two agree in the unfolding analysis of the strange woman's character and make up. Another impression too forces itself on the nearer. That is that Mr. John- stons peculiar style unconsciously in- troduces the auditor into the presence of the characters and the atmosphere sur rounding them. As to George Eliot while nothing Is condoned, great deal Is ex- plained. The authors idea of the in sufficiency of marriage to bring the hap piness that it promises Is commented on in detail. George Eliot is spoken of as an innocent soul. guileless as a child. Her manner of hendling the relations of older people was too charitable and innocent to make her a teacher of youth.
 At the conclusion of the lecture MT. Johnston read selection from his own works, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. It was matter of regret to MT. Johnston himself as well as to the audience that a very severe cold offered great hindrance to his voice.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

State of Alabama, L. County of Jefferson. D. s' l, w. J. Cameron, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the knowledge and belief.
 w. J. CAMERON, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2d day of March, 1S96.
 GEORGE T. HILL,
 Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 F. D. NABERS, ! Directors T. H MOTION,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Yellow Fever in Rio Janeiro.

Rio Janeiro, March "A serious out break of yellow fever has occurred in this city, 235 men of the Italian warship Lombardi having been attacked by the disease, and eighty-four have died.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Cold Wave Moving.

Butte, Mont. March 2-The most se- we're cold wave of the season has struck this state, the thermometer going as low as 45 degrees below zero yesterday morn- ing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Highest temperature, 63i lowest, a6; aver age, 50
 Reports received at Birmingham, Ala. on March 8, 1896.
 Observations taken at all stations at 8 a. m 7hth meridian time,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Enrichng the blood and strengthening the whole system is Hoods Sarsaparil- las mission.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
oan for National Bank Reports.

Washington, March g. = Comptroller Eckels today Issued a call for the report of the condition of the national banks at the close of business, Friday, Febru- ary 2S
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington. March 2.-Indicattons for Alabama: Fair; colder; northerly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
Hoods Pills ssSs sss n,'ssa.sass sssns1ss 'i sss and

tional troops from Spain, arrived here today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent, Birmingham, Ala, March 3, 1S96 Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. m.. central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
THE WIT

of the popularity of the phone extension desk set is that 1t Is such time and labor saver. Gives you phone service at your private desk just when you want it most. BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE co,
 ". L. Woodruff, Manager. John D. Easterin. Superintendent. Att lanta, Ga. 2-23-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
M. WELL { BRO,
 Fashionable TaiIors,
 Clothiers and Furnishers, 1915 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING GOODS makes our TAILORING DE- APARTMENT complete and loaded down with FOREIGN WOoLENs of the latest patterns. Would suggest that you call and select your Spring Suit
 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav- Ing sold out our old stock we were en- apled to purchase the finest and most complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys ana Chlldren's Clothing ever shown in Blrmingham. New Goods arriving daily. THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS. age 4 to l6 years. at soc up. MEMS ODD PANTS in latest novelties and designs PERFECT PETERS.
 MEMS ISHINGS-Complete line FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and noDoy patterns. Spring Hats now ready for your inspection.
 M tTpY, o. D.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE. LAST READING STANDARD
 THERMOMETER.
 LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY,
 No. 1s1l Second Avenue. 12 o'clock noon. 52 12 midnight. ......... A
No. 1s1l Second Avenue.

As especially recorded for the state Herald on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue. The figures given are In all instances for the temperature recorded in the shade and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
To Cure Q Cold in One Da

1o Ouro ooiu III oue Lay.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-on
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

W. H. PREECE, F. R. S.. President of the British Association. HON. DOUGLAS DALTON, r. R. S.,
 In Healthy Dwellings,"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
M. VEL & BRO.

$5O.OO SUIT or $50.00 SILK DRESS for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket With every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorfa. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
STATE OF ALABAMA,
RESOURCES

At the Close of Business, Feb. 2s, 1886.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
SHALL VOTING GO ON.
The Committee of Five Discuss.
ing That Question.
Plans for Flora and Her Float
Being Considered.
Other Items of Interest Regarding
the Fail Festival-The Zouaves to
Order Uniforms.

The members Of the young ladies'
Committee of Five, which has charge
of Flora and her float in Wednesday
parade of the Fall Festival, are in ses-
sion this afternoon at the court house.
Mrs. W. w. webb and Mrs. Irving
DoolittIe, who were the committee on
voting, are with them.
The object of the meeting is to dis
cuss whatever plans are offered for the
continuation of the voting for the
Queen Flora, to see whether or not it
shall be carried on as originally in
tended by popular ballot
1t will be endeavored in the new ar
rangement to leave no loop for rnis1In-
outstanding again. Whether it shall
De done by an entirely open, go-as-
you-pIease vote or whether the com
mlttee in charge shall select the candi-
dates is a question
And it is just possible the ballot will
not be opened again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
QUAY'S SHREWD WORK.
Fishing for Votes Not Happening in
Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla. , Aug. 26-Those
who imagine that Senator Quay has
been enjoying a rest and amusing him
self by fishing for tarpon during his
stay in this state do not understand
either Quay or his methods. His visit
south was made solely for the purpose
of harmOnizing the Republicans of this
state, and getting the Mckinley forces
in shape In Alabama and Georgia.
A good story is sent out now and then
of his catching immense fish, but the
fish he has been angling for during his
visit to this state were the electoral
votes of Florida, Alabama and Georgia
He has been quite as successful in his
efforts in this line as he has been in
capturing the finny tribe even though
he is credited with landing a tarpon
weighing $50 pounds. Senator Quay
has a telegraph operator and instru-
mentS in his own cabin and has been in
constant communication by telegraph
with the leaders of this and surround
ing states and has had personal inter
course with a large number of them
especially with the leaders of both fac
tiOnS in Florida.
One of the great results of his mis-
sion here has been the entire harmon
izing Of the general fractional feud that
has endangered the Republican party in
this state. As things stand today, since
Senator Quay has united the RepubIi-
can belligerentS, the electoral vote of
Florida is more than likely to be cast
for Mckinley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL.
Senator Elkins Says West Virginia
Will Be Carried by Mckinley.

Martinsburg, w Va, Aug. 26.-
The two big parties tested the popular
ity of their issues at the inter-county
fair at InwOOd park yesterday and to-
day. Yesterday was Republican day.
and notwithstanding the fact that the
surrounding counties are Democratic,
a tremendous crowd gathered.
This was Democratic day, and not
withstanding such attractions as Sen
atOr Joe Blackburn of Kentucky; Con-
gresham Benton McMllin of Tonnes
see and Judge Daniel B. Lucas, the
crowd was only half as big as yester-
days. These were the first big dem
onstrations of the campaign in West
Virginia. Republicans and gold stand
ard Democrats are greatly encOur-
aged.
Senator EIkins says Mckinley will
carry West Virginia by 10000 major
ity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
LET POOR MEN FREEZE.
Rise in Price of Coal. Pierpont Nor
gan Responsible.

New York. Aug. 26.-Coal consumers
will be interested deeply in the rumor
that the price of that necessary is to
be raised Is cents a ton. The current
rate is now SIS a ton, which is so cents
more than it was at this time last sea-
son.
The decision to raise the price was
reached at a secret meeting in this city
of the sales agents of the transporta-
ton lines which control the output of
the mines. An effort was made to keep
this information from the public, but
the proposed increase became known to
some of the retail dealers who express
ed the greatest indignation at the ac-
ton.
The rise in price is said to be due to
the action of J. Pierpont Morgan and
his associates, who are reOrganizing the
Reading railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
WILL BE FOR SILVER.
Close Fusion Probably Gives Washing
ton, California and Wyoming
to MI. Bryan.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The Republi-
can congressional committee has been
claiming Oregon, Washington, CaIifor-
MIA and wyoming for Mckinley, but
late developments in those states rather
tend to weaken the claim. Fusion is
the order in every one of them between
the Populists, silver Republicans and
the Democrats. The plan of fusion
has been definitely laid out in Oregon,
California and Wyoming, and actually
perfected in Washington, without the
slipping of a cog. The Republican
claims have been based on the belief
that fusion in those states was only a
dream.
If the fusion tickets prove to be as
strong in the other Pacific states as
that in Washington, the Republicans.
as they concede, will stand small chance
of coming within sight of a majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
BLUE AND GRAY REUNION.
Pickett's Veterans Will Be at Wash
ington in September.

washington, Aug. 26.-A large num-
Der of the members of Pickett's camp
of confederate veterans, from Rich
mond, and many members of Pickett's
division, from all parts of Virginia
will be present at the reunion of the
blue and the gray, to be held in Wash
ington under the auspices of the Phil
adelphia brigade, September 16, all of
whom will be present at the dedica-
ton of the brigade's monument at An
tietam, September II.
Governors Hastings and LOwndes of
Maryland will be accompanied by their
respective stats in full uniform. The
survivors Of the F'ifty-first PennsyI-
vania volunteers. General Hartranft's
old regiment, will take advantage of
the occasion to visit Antietam, and
will hold a reunion upon the site of
their bloody engagement at Antietam
bridge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
MAINE FOR MAC.
All Signs Point to a Republican Vic
tory, Says Mr.. Gerrish.

Washington. Aug. 26.-"The Demo-
Gratis will be beaten in Maine this year by
a bigger majority than usual" said Mr..
T. Gerrish, a prominent citizen of Port
land, at Wizards.
THE fact that a Maine man is on
the ticket will not add to its strength.
There isn't a doubt that SewaI will be
beaten in his own town and in his own
ward. The Republicans, although sat
isfied of victory, will exert themselves
to give their ticket the fullest vote pos
sible. They are enthusiastic and unit
ed, while the opposition is split into fac
lions. The pulling down of their gu
bernatorial candidate, Mr.. WinsIOw,
and the nomination of a free silver man
in his stead, was a tremendous political
bIunder. and will only serve to empha-
size the discussions of the Democratic
party"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
COULDN'T FOOL THE BOY.
He Wanted ga Mckinley and Hobo'
Cap and Got It

A little boy entered a well known
Kansas avenue store today. His face
was not the cleanest and he held a
dime firmly in his hand This he
placed on the counter with the an
ley cap.
The clerk looked at the little fellow
and then took a Bryan and Sewan
cap from the shelf and handed it to
the customer. He looked at it for a
moment or two and carefully spelled
out the words above the visor. Then
he pushed it far back on the counter
and said firmly:
No sir, you can't fool me with that.
I want a Mckinley and Hobo cap.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
To Colorado, Montana, Hot Springs
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via Burlington Route.

Take the shortest and most desirs HE
line to the far west; complete trains
from the Missouri River. Daily train
leaves Kansas City at 10:40 a m ar
rives Billings, Montana, !, $50 miles dis
Kansas City to Billings; sleepers kan
sas City to Lincoln; through sIeeDers
Lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
Sound. Ten to twenty-five hours short
er than other lines from Kansas Citv
Through sleepers and chair cars Mis-
souri, River to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond for Colorado. Utah
and California.
Ask Agent for tickets over the estab-
nshed through lines of the Burlington
Route. L. W. WAX 81 Ely
Gen. Pass. Agent.
St. Louis Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
BROWNS IN MIDOCEAN..
Boston Woman Throws Herself From
Steamer.

New York, Aug. 26.-During a pleas
ant trip of over three months on the
continent, accompanied by her son,
and knowing that her husband would
meet her on arrival at the dock, Mrs.
H. NJ. Stephenson, AZ years old, of BOs-
ton, a woman of wealth and refine
ment, threw herself over the rail of the
steamship Spaarndam of the Neither
land American line on Thursday after
noon.
In a few moments she disappeared
from view. officers of the ship low
cred a boat and searched for an hour.
Mr.. Stephenson was at the pier on the
arrival of the Spaarndam at Fifth
street, HObOken, this Afternoon. He was
Frustrated by the news. No cause for
the act is assigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
FROM GRAY GABLES.
President Cleveland's Daughters at a
Lawn Party.

Marion, Aug. 26.-The children of
DR.. and Mrs. Davis gave a very en-
joyable party on their lawns here this
afternoon. AS in seasons past, the
Cleveland children We're among those
present Ruth, Esther and little Mar
ION drove over from Gray Gables with
their governess, and, Notwithstanding
the long drive, entered heartily into
all the children's games.
The weather was beautiful and
about all the amusements was confined
to the lawns and broad verandas.
Many of the older people of the village
witnessed the pleasures of the chill
dren.
over with the children, but did not do
so today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
UNIFORMS FOR zoUAvEs.
The Young Men Will Order at Least a
Hundred of Them.

The young men of General Brad
ford's Zouaves expect to order their
uniforms either this afternoon or to-
It is expected that at least one hun
dred of them will be purchased. and
while they will be very cheap they will
be good looking and even gorgeous.
u J. Greenwald will probably order
the suits for them ande they will cost
probably $1-75 each. Each member of
the company will pay for his own suit.
They are to be red, white and blue
The short jacket will be blue, the vest
Will be white and the trousers will be
red and the Ieggings white The CAPS
viii be tasseled and tri-cOlored
The young men are excelIently drilled
already and may give an exhibition
drill on Kansas avenue some time be-
fore the Festival to show what they can
do and how pretty they look
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-26
FAMOUS GUIDE SHOT.
Nephew of the Late w. E. Russell
Thought Him a Bear.

Old Town, Me, Aug. 26.-One of the
saddest accidents in the history of the
Maine woods was the accidental shoot
ing yesterday of Charles Potter one of
the best known guides of this section
by Charles Theodore Russell, a nephew
of the late William E. Russell.
They had just reached camp and Pot
ter had gone out to gather some boughs.
Russell heard a rustling in the leaves
and thought he saw a bear. He raised
his gun and fired, and, going to see
what his shot had accomplished, he
found he had fired at Mr. Potter. who
was bending over in the act of picking
up bough.