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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
uent Of the waters or Of the ice beyond
h. hast onIh

ment OF the waters or o. the Ice beyond
the "farthest north
The efforts to penetrate the mysteries of
the north pole have been persistent and
heroic. Among the notable voyages of dis
covery the following are Of special interest
at this tjme, when the news of alleged
news from Nansen is in everybody's mouth:
In 1927 CT pit. Parry reached latitude 81. As
and in the same year Capt. Ross with the
Victory was lost in the ice, having reached
latitude S1.21; in 1915 Sir John Franklin
was lost in the Ice, with the Erebus and
the Terror, having reached an unknown
latitude; in 1853 DR.. Kane with the Adj
vance reached latitude S0.35; there were
two expeditions in 1871, Capt. Peterman
with the Hansa reaching S1.O5 and Capt.
Hall with the Poiaris going to latitude
SIG; Capt. Mares with the Alert and the
Discovery reached $40 III 1876, while three
years later Lieut.. De Long was lost with
the Jeanette at latitude T2.15; in 1881
Lieut.. Greedy with the Proteus attained
the extraordinary latitude of $3.50 and ten
years afterward Lieut.. Peary with the Kite
reached the highest north now on record
S3.2i; in 1892 Bjerling and Kalshmins with
the Ripple were lost at latitude IS 40 and in
1888 Lieut.. Peary with the Falcon went to
S234. Peary's attainment in 1891 brought
the researches of man to within six de-
srees and thirty-siX minutes Of the north
pole Or about 455 statute miles, approx
mately the distance from this city to Bos-
ton, post road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
But it is so astonishingiy red,'
Would BE Inteyesffnu.

IT dunno" said the gripman of the cable
car, as he toyed impatiently with the brake.
II dunno about it after ALL"
about what?" inquired the talkative pas
-senger.
about this new woman business. I'd hate
to see them doing the work that men are
drawing the salaries for at the present time.
But, just out O. curiosity, I'd almost be
willing to give up my situation
you'd like to see how the experiment
would work, eh?''
YES. I'd like to see just what lady
gripman would do or say, If she was sixteen
minutes behindhand on the trip, with a
car-full of passengers to unload, and lady
passenger was to stand with one foot on the
step, taking her time to give her friend a
receipt to make raspberry JAM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

An argument presented to the Senate Dis
trict committee in favor of abolishfng the
contract system as applied to work done for
the District government seems to have so
far impressed members of that commit
tee as to incline them to make thor
ough investigation of the subject. Under
the law now governing the matter all
public work done under the direction of
the District Commission ers has to be let
out to contractors if the cost exceeds 81 zoo.
Practically this covers all public work. TO
the committee representing the working
men who made the argument Tuesday
there seemed no greater reason for having
middleman Eetv cen the District official
and the labCrer on the street than there
would be for having contractor between
the District Commissioner and the police
man, or the school teacher. 1t was argued
also that the work could be done cheaper
and better under the days work system
than under the contract system. Then it
was Urged that municipal government
should not lend its count nance to a system
that tempted men to profit by reducing
wages. thereby tending TO reduce the stan
dard of living. The county council of Lon
don has abandoned the extractor. and ac-
Cording to its reports the English metrop-
oils has benefited. both in the quality OF
work and also in actual saving. Certainly
enough facts have been presented in favor
of the pending bill to call for a careful con-
sideration. The Districts own experience
with contractors has not been sIcn as to
make its citizens aversa to experiments
with any other system that gives fair
promise. In this case, it is argued the in
terests of the community at large as Well as
the special interests OF the workingmen de-
mand change. and stsch a strong combina-
ton cannot be wholly disregaried by legis-
lators and public officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
clarifying Crime.

bartholomew Shea, who was executed as
murderer on Tuesday at Dannem0ra
prison, was buried yesterday in Troy with
the most eXtravagant honors. His funeral
was made public occasion and Shea was
lmnlortalized in the minds of the people of
the community as a martyr. Flowers cost
ing hundreds of dollars were heaped upon
his grave, the most conspicuous piece being
a representation of an electrical chair
bearing the word Innocent" Thus was
Justice. so long delayed in this case scoffed
at and discredite1. Shea's guilt was pro-
nounced first by "a jury of his peers and
then by the most learned men in the state
10 be beyond question The confession of
his fellow convict. McGough. when his own
life would not be endangered thereby. that
he was the real murderer, was disprovei
and Shea paid the last penalty. The dem
Onstration in Troy casts disrespect upon the
Law and the process that condemned and
executed the man. II was not a protest
against capital punishment, but against the
conclusion of this particular case. 1T can
NOS be punished, of course, but il could
have been prevented. The body of an exc
cuted criminal should not be given to the
friends and relatives for burial, but should
be quietly, secretly inferred by the state
THAI has ACCUSED trled. convicted, ImprlS-
oned and has finally slain him in retribu-
ton for his crime. 1t is the theory of
criminal Jurisprudence that the state has
possession of the prisoner from the moment
of his arrest, and that possession becomes
ownership after conviction and sentence.
To allow public funerals of murderers, and
especially to permit them to be converted
into Qualifications of the convicted and exc
cuted, is to SOW the seeds of contempt for
the law and the orderly processes OF pun
ishment throughout the community, and
does inc alCulable harm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
The Day and the Cynic,

A valentine;
A dulcet line;
A pageantry of Cupids gay,
With coronets
OF violets,
All printed forth in blythe array.
And such things stand
Throughout the land
For sentiments which love we call.
We ffnd-yet dream
On what they seem
They're paint and tinsel, after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

Mr.. Quay, as the silent man of the re-
publican party, has, by his presidential
candidacy announcement, done just what
most surely emphasizes him in the char
acter of the sphinx. by making of himself
and the final whereabouts of Pennsyf-
vania'5 IS votes in convention more of a
mystery than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

The movement set on foot for the release
of john Y. Mckane from the penitentiary
and the execution of Bartholomew Shea
for homicide committed in furtherance
of election frauds offer powerful illustra-
ton of how much harder it is likely to go
with the tool in criminal transaction than
with the director
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

The Kingdom of Korea calls attention to
itself now and then to remind the public
that it is not TO be overlooked as posi-
BILE storm center in the European war
cloud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

Nobody appears to have gone into the
subject deeply enough 70 offer any theories
as to what the explorers propose to do
with the North pole after they find it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

If Thomas P1att wrote poetry
As people say he did,
Why should light so potent be
Beneath a barrel hid?
When fighting factions fiercest grew
And dire defeat seemed nigh,
He might have read an epic through
And watched the foeman fly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

There is still room for doubt az to
whether the letter which Lord Dunraven
announces by telegraph that he has writ
ten contains an apology or another wall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

Ex-Superintendent Byrnes has been max
Ing some compilations under the head of
Professional Criminals of America" 1t
can, OF course, be expected to include only
those who have been caught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

1t is hoped. as a matter of conscience
that Pugiust Makers sudden illness is not
an attempt to throw alkali dust into the
eyes of the anti-prize-fght authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

1t has rot required cathode ray to
demonstrate to Great Britain that there
was more behind the Monroe doctrine than
she had at first supposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

Spain has so far watched in vain fo
cause TO accuse Uncle Sam Of wi!lfull,
alternating Cuba's affections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

SillluIcnS prODaDle dress want Tor
SUNDAY.
Gg-If HE wants a New Scarf. - cents viii buy
eruinblc when clever girl tries on a r,sir az
Dosskin Gloves and demonstrates how superior they
are for 81 a pair.
The New Paris Wells.
~ The very latest has Houiton braid borfar.
NTH chenille dots in contrasting color to the VEIL
like This: black dots brown veil, white on
bla,k black on white. s9c each.
G-FThe new made Wells with lace borders nj
6sc for choice; include some with white, butter
and black applique lace. worth 81 each
The New Dress Front.
band of ribbon with lace boriered plsatcd runie
each ea sid, side All oeSrs 81 I'd Half yard enough
The New Yokes.
uJ'Thc monster YcSes of Embroidery are now
correct. Msre from asc to s.. 25-and special bar
The New Kid Gloves.
snLro iered bacEs in white. s5 "i Instead a' ~
Cg'Red Kid Gloves are another fad The hest.
with = clasps. are here at Sis instead OF So
Others at sl.ao and 81 pair Even tie dollar
ones guarantecd-tried risk.
The Newest Ribbons.
the Persian and ,ora Effects Tosc inches WiS a.
are here at only 59c yard.
The New Toilet Articles.
ry'44c instead OF Zoe ounce for Helfotrope Per
fume from Deiettrez of Paris: for Crabapple
Blossom and Matsukita from Crown Perfumery Go.
of London: for Whit" Rose from Atkinson of Bond
St. London for White House" Niolets from DE
Neaux of Paris
Gy'AmanIlne' keeps the face and hands like
velvet. sc bottle here tomorrow And Sangangue
the best face powder Is to he lsc instead OF 25c.
The New Jewelry.
UJ'Thc heavy Sterling Silver Dumb Bell Gun
Buttons at 4se pair; The Sterling Silver Bang
Combs and Fancy liairr,ins at 45c. The Rhinestone
Side Combs 9Sc pair.
GyImpcrter's samples of Real Shell Hair 0rna-
mcnts. worth Siso to $3.50. al Csc for choice.
Rolled Gold Breastpns with Jewels, worth 81 10
81. at G5c for choice.
The New Umbrellas.
u Samples from a well-kn ,wn maker S3.9S for
Meas and Womg;,'s SILK Umbrellas. worth up 10
$3.50. NJ two alike but all styles of handles n
the lot.
GySI.25 for one-of kind Sample Mackintoshes
for women. Sing" and double texture. Sipcle,
double and trelilc capes.
The Newest Book.
Have You read Beside the Bonnie Bricr Bush:''
A question asked every 10y every one.
rE'l2c here for the original Dr1d. Mead & Co.'S
Cloth Bound Edition the only authorized eii-
tiCn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

All gas companies should be required
to guarantee the production of an illuminat-
ing flame that will not cast shadow in the
moonlight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

The comic valentine artist today offers
about the only successful competition for
unattractiveness that the poster has en-
countered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
wv. b. COrsets

The bargain of lifetime:-SI25
for best of Nv, B. Corsets, those
that were and will be ST. so to s. a
pair
GTNot again in q lifetime will the makers Of the
w. h. Ice moving 10 larger premises and sacrifice
their reserve stock. Not likely for Washington for
me falals Royal or for YOU, to again Secure cor
sets for 81 ~ worth $50 81 In Is the neeting
BARGAIN export unity of a lifetime. By how mauy
Will ii be counted Unc of the lost opportunities:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
oDeWelrV Items,
Clock Dept.
Stationery Dept.

All the newest and choicest conccts in the sta
TONER'S art.
Thin Linen, Plated Linen. Antique Linen and
White Commercial Writing Papers. .1oc. pound
Commonwealth Linen Paper. SOC. 10.
All the popular shapes and styles of finish always
in stock
Envelopes to match .............. ......10c pkg.
Royal Scotch Linen. antique finish .25c Id.
Blair's Safety Fountlfn Pens. warranted not TO
leak 81 Il,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14

There We're only eighty-two men at work
today on the city pest-office building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
His Popularity.

Il see Mr.. Boobies in society great deal
this season. remarked one young woman.
Ives. It's the color Of his hair that makes
him popular.
But it is so astonishingly redr'
THAT is just 1t. They have gotten so they
feel that they cannot give pink tea with
cut him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.


DO you KNOW" said enc New York police
man tc another. Il believe that fellow going
across the street has been stealing"
I'm sure of it."
I'VE ought to have him put in the peni-
tentiary.'
NO. Don't let's put anybody else in the
penitentiary. Let's keep out ourselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
Baskets.
Gut GLASS

Cut Glass.
Best American Rich Cut Glass, to close out one
half price.
Silver Ware.
Our Special Silver Ware Sale will he continued
for saturday.
LOT No. 1-lSc. EACH
Iieindtng : Sugar Bowls. Cream Pitchers. Sroon
Holders. Pickle Dishes Fruit Knives Oyster Forks
anu Coffee Spoons In se;s Gravy and Cream Ladies',
Butter Dishes. Ne.
LOT NO o-SI.9S EACH
Including Sugar, Cream and Spoon Holders Butter
I'ishes, Pickle Dishes. Cake and Fruit Stands
Baking Dishes. Trays Chocolate Pots Fern Dishes
Ladies'. Sc.
DOC. Triple Pla ted Butter Knives. .........
soc. Triple plated Sugar Spoons. ........... poe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
Umbrellas.

SPEtItI. FOR SATURDAY
Best quality English Gloria, &c and Is inch. with
Six case and sassel; fine natural crooks and
$500 Silk Gloria, 2S-inch, with silk and lea Their
$500 SILK Tafreta 2d-inch natural sticks and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-14
For SUNDAY.

And now to tell of his, her and the
children's probable dress want for
SUNDAY.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
TROUBLE IN CAMP
Virginia Republicans Attempt Complete
Decapitation of Present State Chair
man William Lamb.

I Richmond, Va, Nov. 26.-The state re-
publican committee met here tonight and
made final arrangements for the com
plete decapitation of State Chairman
William Lamb. The session was called
at the instance of the Wadill-BradyAl-
len faction of the committee, the original
Mckinley members Of the body, for the
purpose of eleoting new executive COM
mittee, abridging the powers of the chair
man in accordance with the rules laid
down by the recent state republican con-
vention and arguing as to who should
be chosen to succeed Lamb as chair
man.
1t was a great victory for the anti
Lambtes. They went into the meeting
with 10 40 votes out of a total of So BY
sealing two contestlng delegations from
the Second and Fourth districts, the
number was brought up to rs 4-10 leaving
Lamb only 6-1O members of the COM
mittee. An executive committee, con-
sistiDg of Edmund Waddill, Congress-
man James A. Walker, Col. James D.
Brady. Park Agnew, was unanimously
elected and the committee adjourned to
meet in Norfolk, the home of Chairman
Lamb, Dec. II, when 1t is said the decap-
ftation will take place in due form.
Lambs friends are Indignant. Gen.
Stith Boiling, of Petersburg, has been
agreed upon for chairman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
CONFIDENTIAL AGENT
Lieut.. John c. Reich Believed to Bear
Confidential Communications from
Pinar del Rio to the Cuban Junta.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 2s@Lieut. John C..
Reich, of Pinar del Rio, Cuba arrived
in Dallas yesterday evening, and took a
night train for New York. He came di-
rect from Cuba to Galveston, having left
the war--torn island. Unknown to the
Spanish authorities. He declined to give
Dallas newspaper men anything tangi-
BILE for publication, but stated to an at
tache of the ST. George hotel that the
Cuban army is in no danger from Wey-
lers forces. He -ieft Pinar del Rio on
November s, after having been in active
field service at Artemisa and Candelera
and at that time Gen. Maceos army had
the advantage of the entire situation
Lieut. Reich Is believed to be the bearer
of confidential communications to the
Cuban junta in New York, or is on a
mission to recruite soldiers and procure
arms and ammunition in the United
States.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
w. F. Lilly will sell the en-
tire stock of goods of the
Alexander Sawyer Co. NO.
Vember 25th. 11-15 OF
THE PRATT BAZAAR.
Ills OF

Owing to the announcement that Fa-
Their DAILY would speak at Pratt City last
night the bazaar was marked by the
largest attendance since the opening.
Rev. Father Daily never appeared in
better form, as he kept the house in con-
tinuous laughter for upwards of thirty
minutes, telling humorous Jokes in the
most entertaining manner. He spoke of
meeting many of his audience in differ
ent portions of the state during the many
years he worked as missionary in and
around Birmingham, and was pleased to
meet them when working together in the
interest of Gods church and the educa-
ton of the youth.
The number from the city was very
large, and on Saturday a large delega-
ton is expected from Besse mer who will
come in the interest of their townsman,
MIR. James Donnohoe. A vote will be
taken tonight on the drawing room set,
and the bazaar will close Saturday night.
when the successful contestant will be
known
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
Guardians Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order and de-
cree of the Honorable M. T. Porter, judge
of the probate court of jefferson county, I,
Emma Lorair, guardian of the estate of
Louis Lorain, Ernest Lorain and Austen Lo-
rain, minors, will sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder, for cash, in front of the
court house door, of Jefferson county, Ala
bama, on
TUESDAY, THE 22d DAY OF DECEM-
BIER, 1896,
at IL o'clock M, the following described real
property belonging to said estate, to-wit.
Lot No. eighteen QS) in block No. nineteen
DO, according to the plan and survey of
at East Lake, Jefferson county. Ala.
EMMA LORAIN,
Guardian of the Estate of Louis, Ernest and
Austen Lorain. nov20-oaw-4w
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
PERSONAL.

Capt. w. ]. Walden, private secretary
to Gov. Oates, was In the city yester-
day.
Judge N. D. benson, of the Fifth cir
cult, is visiting his brother Hon. W. II.
benson, in this city.
Correspondents and traders of the late
firm of Clapp. & Co.'S New York, whose
suspension was recently announced, will
learn something of interest by addressing
q. A. Walton, Henren Building, New Or
leans, La.
Messrs. Lee Mccall and Gus William
son, two shining lights in the electrical
armament, went gaming yesterday. Re-
suit, one sick rabbit. These gentlemen
are evidently better electricians than
sportsmen. = .,-4..,gs
Please give me look before buying la
dies and boys shoes, as | am headquar-
tiers on the newest styles and lowest
prices. All made by the best factories in
the land. Free shine on calf skin shoes
daily; hours, 8 a. m. to IL M; p. m. to
p. m. ->- $780, T. C. KING.
tt 81"
Rev. Father Murray left last night for
Gadsden, where he win deliver an illus
trated lecture on, Rome this evening for
the benefit of the church there.
I do not exaggerate when I say that
7. G. King has as many pairs of misses
and children's shoes, at all prices and
styles. as any three shoe stores in the
city. Free shine on calf skin school shoes
every day-hours p. m. to Z p. m.
TT
The large ladies' cafe of the Morris
was the scene Of a delightful dining last
night. The handsome room had been
tastefully decorated with pink and white
chrysanthemuins and the windows were
festooned with trailing vines. The young
ladies We're beautiful, the young men
gallant, and the occasion was one OF
unalloyed pleasure. Tie following sat al
the table:
Maj. and Mrs. w. ]. Miner, r. V. Ev-
ans and Miss Ella Leland, of Tuscaloosa
DR., WYATT Hefin aud Miss Annie Rich.
ards, OF Griffin, Ga; z. T. Rudolph and
Miss Mamie Pearson, C. H. Colvin and
Miss Roden, A, r. Moody and Miss Au-
gusta Sharpe, p. B. Merry and Miss Han
nah Elliott, Gus Calvin and Miss Ida
May Dargin, w. j. Boles and Miss Mary
Glare Miner, DIR. D. +. Talley and Miss
Mary Edmonds =. Sykes, of Aberdeen
Miss; G. d. Allison and Miss Fleurine
Madden, OF Brunswick, Ga; l. L. Young
and Miss Bertha Woodward, M. T. Bap-
tiste and Miss Lille Mcmillan, AR. Lun-
die Sloss. - -, -
The Morris hotel served two eight
course dinners, at the same hour last
evening to NEARLY 100 people, and not a
glass was broken nor teaspoon dropped
Such culinary feat is worthy of met
ropolitan hotel
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.
C-5-tf
GRAND ANNUAL BALL

OF Division No. 2, Ancient Order of Hi
bernians.
Division No. 9, Ancient Order of Hibebr-
mans, gave their grand annual Thanks
giving ball last night in knights of Pyth-
las hall and it was, as is the usual result
of all of their undertakings, a great sue
cess
There were about 200 young people
present and at 8 O'Clock Weber's orches-
ira struck a march and Grand Master of
Ceremonies j. j. Curran, with his wife
on his arm, formed and led the grand
Introductory march, which was partici-
pated in by the committee of arrange
ments and about seventy-tive couples.
Then followed the waltz, polka, mazur-
ka and cotillion, which was kept up until
late hour when Home, Sweet Home"
was played and all departed much IA
tigued. but greatly pleased with the ev-
ennG'S enjoyment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
MEMS SHOES.

99c for satin calf lace and
congress, in new opera tip
and globe, plain toes,6 to III.
/ 81. for best satin calf
lace and congress, Dongola
top, in new opera tip, war
ranted in every part.
$1.98. Our celebrated
So calf shoes, lace and con.
gress. in opera and cottage
tips. Globe aud Chicago
French plain--s:ssse winners,
S5. W The,sysry best
patent calf lace, in all the
new toes; best shell cordo-
van, lace andss ephgress, in
new opera tin And globe tees
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
AIABA A.

who will not be so prone as to run after
a former lover.
The name of the young man who has
been deserted is Thomas Tinnanian, and
he holds down a good job at the gas
works.
About week ago while Policeman
Hamrick was carrying Jim Kinball, a
turkey thief to jail, Jim turned on his
captor checked him down, took his, dhe
ofiicer's) pistol from him and made his
escape. jim was captured night before
last between Welch's Mills and Stanton
by officer Len Davis He was called up
in police court yesterday morning and
Mayor Meyer sent Jim to jail in default
of $500 bail, for highway robbery. His
Honor thinks 1t very grave offense for
a negro to choke one of his officers down
and take his pistol and ruin off with it,
and the public will sustain him in the
stand he has taken for the protection OF
the city's policemen from highway rob-
berry