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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
That Egyptian Barefoot Ballet.


 Monday matinee and night, February 3, Lillian Lewis will present "Cleopatra" at O'Brien's opera house. The royal Egyptian barefoot ballet will positively be seen in the third act. The barefoot ballet is a positive sensation and the greatest novelty dance ever seen on any stage. Miss Noll Cristine Hill, a Bir- mingham lady, is with the company. The ater parties are being organized.
 The appearance of Miss Lillian Lewis as Cleopatra in big spectacular produc- ton of that play will be the most impor- tant dramatic event of the week, and is awaited with no little interest. Local theater-goers are always ready to accord a hearty welcome to such an organiza- tion Society has, everywhere turned out and accorded Miss Lewis veritable oVa- tion The press has devoted columns to the excellence of Miss Lewis acting, the beauty of the costumes, the magnitude of the production and ability of the sup porting company.
 Marc Antony makes the same success he did with Booth and Barrett in the same character. classic drama like "Cleopa tra," produced on scale of spec tacular splendor. with chorus, ballet, tableaux vivantS and mechanical effects, is an innovation, and marks an epoch in the staging of classic drama, and as such Miss Lewis Cleopatra" has created a sensation. That the public does want classic drama embeliished with scenery, costumes and light is certain, for Miss Lewis business this season has been enormous. The important features in Cleopatra" are the storm scene, of which so much has been said that it can justly be called famous; the vision of Cleopatra as the Goddess Isis in her royal barge on the river Cydnus; this is a reproduce ton of the poets description; the tableau in the temple of Hymen Sacrum in Stat uary square.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
DEADLY PREMATURE SHOT
Contractor Evan Morgan Killed
 at HenryelIen Mines.
CONCLUSION WAS TERRIFIC
Negro Workman by the Contractors Side Was Also Instantly Killed Morgan Lived
 aLittIe While.

A white man and negro were killed yesterday morning by dynamite at the Henryellen mines. -aba= ..s
 They were Evan Morgan, white. and John Beard, colored The former was from Ohio and has a brother working in Slope 6, Pratt mines. The negro lived at Goodwater.
 Henryellen mines are about fifteen miles east of Birmingham on the Cen tral Railroad of Georgia The accident occurred a slope No. g.
 Morgan had the contract for working the entry. It was rock and dynamite had-to be employed to get through. The negro was at the hole and was tamping a charge of the explosive when the dreadful accident occurred. Morgan was only a few feet distant The report was terrific and was heard throughout the mines. The negro met instant death and the frightful concussion had all but killed Morgan when the miners and bosses, attracted by the unusual dis charge, ran to the place. He only lived long enough to request them to send him back to his home and to notify his broth CT at Pratt mines.
 General Manager Mccormack of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, who operate the Henryellen, says that the bodies of the unfortunate men will be sent at once to their respective homes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Can't Fight in Mexico.

Mexico City. Jan. 3L--The prospects that the fight between Bob Fitzsimmons and Peter Maher will be contested with in the borders of Mexico are diminishing daily and it may now be regarded as a certainty that it will not take place upon Mexican soil. Gen. Manuel Gonzales Cozio, minister, of communications and public works, has made the announce- ment in his capacity as minister of state that the fight! will positively not be per mitted on the soil of Mexico. and it is now believed that-the managers of the fight will make no further efforts to have the contest decided in Mexican territory. The impression generally prevails here that the fight will take place in New Mexico at some point near the borders of Mexico and Texas, this belief being based upon information acquired in well ln- formed circles.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Reed and Mckinley Divide.

New Orleans, Jan. 3l.-The republican state convention completed its labors at 8 o'clock this morning and adjourned sine die, after indorsing the ticket al- ready nominated by the populsts and in dorsed by the sugar republicans with J. N. Phares, sugar planter, at its head, for governor, and re-electing Cage, col ored, chairman of the state central com mittee and selecting the following dele gates at large to the national republican convention: William Pitt Kellogg, A. H. Leonard, Henry Demas (colored), Mad ison Vance (colored). Kellogg and Leon- ard are out and out Reed men. while De- mas and Vance have been pronounced McKinleyiteS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Children Cry for Pitchers CaStOYia.
 BIDS WANTED.
s-F
 To PronertY Owners

To Property Owners:
 The committee on location for the aud itorium invite propositions to be handed in by noon of Tuesday, February 4.
 The lot must be at least 100X140 feet and between Fifth and E avenues and Twenty-third and Seventeenth streets Owner will be required to furnish ab- stract showing perfect title to the prop erty.
 Propositions for a ten-year lease and for sale are desired and the following form of proposition is suggested, viz:
 I hereby propose to sell to the Audi torium company (here describe loD al and for the sum of S-, to be paid in cash, or will take $-, payable $-- cash, the balance in one, two, three, four and five years. with legal interest on de- ferred payments.
 I further propose to lease the same lot as described above for ten years at and for - per annum, payable monthly.
 J. A. VANHOOSE, Chairman. 1-30- 3t hllr-S Sat-Sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

on the brain, saps it's power ,yand you gradually become impotent.. It is called lost manhood.' You never get weak this way when youag gain flesh like our friend Williams. Read what he says:
 One Box Did It.
 Sykeston, Wells Co, N. fD., July 9.
 Gentlemen: One box of No-To-Bac cured me of the tobacco habit, both smoking and chewing, after having used the weed for nearly forty years. My health is much better, nerves strong and steady, and I have gained over forty pounds in flesh. I have recommended E NoTo-Bac to some of my friends, all of whom have been cured. I firmly believe that No-To-Bac will do for others what 1t has done for me. I heartily recom- mended it to all those who have become slaves to the use of tobacco and desire to be emancipated.
 J. A. WILLIAMS, County Auditor.
 Now, don't you think No-T6-Bac worth trial, especially when you buy from your own druggist under absolute guar antee of cure? Get our booklet, Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away" written guarantee of cure and free sample, mailed for the asking. Ad- dress Sterling Remedy company, Chica- go or New York H4-"rf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
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 to the state, and 1t Is of the utmost inn portance that their control and manage ment shall not work detriment to the state. but that by a prudent and wise policy it's business successes will con- tribute to the states prosperity.
 Overcharges on Interstate Traffic.
 The most frequent complaint to us against freight rates pertain to inter- state traffic Railway managers, to meet competition, designate in the several territories reached by their lines, places which they call basing points, and freight charges on shipments consigned to points beyond these places are based on a lower rate to the passing point, with a proportionately higher rate beyond. It often occurs that mistakes are made in fixing the through rates in the. bill of lading, and these mistakes are generally discovered at the point to which the ship ment is consigned and before the freight Is delivered. If the mistake is an under charge the amount of the undercharge is demanded and collected from the con- signee before thesfrefght is delivered. If it is an overcharge the eonsignee in many Instances has to pay it with the promise of it's being returned. In the latter case the consignee's -on1y, remedy Is to file his claim in writing for the amount of the overcharge, which is forwarded by the local agent to- the claim department or the delivering railroad company. There appears to us to, exist a radical wrong in the management of the claim depart ment Cases have been called to our at tention where claims filed for overcharge have been held one, two and three years before the complainant was informed that the overcharge would fot be refund ed. Railroad companies have made prog ress in everything else except in thcir claim department. It is very patent that a defect exists which should be remedied.
 We have complained of the injustice of this system and made some recommenda-i tions looking to a correction of the same.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
COOKED HER GOOSE
And Today Judge Feagin Will Repeat the Act,
 Figuratiyely Speaking.

Mrs Franklin; who lives near Thir- teenth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, north. telephoned to police headquarters yesterday morning that her hennery had been robbed, and that large pet goose was missing. 4........ .f
 men. went out there, and just about the dinner hour he walked into the house of Lizzie May, colored, and found the goose in pot on the fire, Lizzie at first said she was cooking spare ribs, but Officer Johnston had the pot emptied, and the goose was in the bottom, fairly well done It will be used in evidence today before Judge Feagin.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
NOTICE
Subscriptions to United States Bonds

Subscriptions in any amount from $50 up will be received at our banking house until Saturday, February l, 12 o'clocl, noon, to the proposed issue of $1OO, ,OOO. .OOO United States per cent coin bonds, as advertised by Hon. John G. Carlisle secretary of the treasury, upon which bids will close in Washington at F o'clock noon on the 5th day of February Anyone wishing to subscribe can furnish their own United States gold coin or gold certificates, or we will provide the same for them, and they can also either subscribe for registered or coupon bonds Delivery, if allotted, will be made at our banking house in Birmingham.
 For further information, apply prompt ly at the Banking House of Steiner Bros
 1-23-till feb 1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
George Krout Confesses.

Colorado Springs, Col, Jan. 31.-George Krout Wells-Fargo Express agent. has confessed that he stole the express pack ages containing s35. 900. for which he was arrested. but asserts that his father who Is also a prisoner had nothing to do with the robbery. The son has been taken father lived. probably for the purpose of recovering the remainder of the stolen money.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Senator. German Won't Play.

Washington. Jan, 3i.-Senator German tonight said that the report that he had declined to serve upon the sub committee of the national committed, ap- pointed by Chairman Harrity to make arrangements for the Chicago convention was true. q am not" said the senator '.going to Chicagosin that capacity, and I so, Informed Mfr. Harrity: nor am ] going to the convention at all. l, will spend the summer at home, taking care of my health. Meanwhile all my time will be taken up in the discharge of my duties in the senate.'s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Getting Ready for the. Vets.

Richmond, Va,, Jan. 31.-The council committee oni finance tonight recom- mended an appropriation of $12,000 for the purpose of eniarging and improving the auditorium music hall at the exposi- ton grounds, so as to make it a suitable auditorium for the meetings of the grand encampment of the United Confederate 1 and 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria.
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at 0. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. Je5 H2p
TO JAMAICA.
Special Excursion From Port Tampa to Ja- maca Island by the Plant Steamship Lines.

maca Island by the Plant Steamship Lines.
 Owing to the success and popularity of former excursions from this country to Jamaica island the Plant Steamship lines will run series of these excur- sions. leaving Port Tampa January IT and 31. February IA and 2S. March 13 and 27. Each trip will consume six days, all lowing twenty-four hours on the island Tickets will be good, however to return on any ship up to and including April 9. One of the Plant Steamship company's finest steamers will perform this service. and the trip will be most enjoyable one in every particular. Full information will be furnished upon application to
 w. V. LIFSEY.
 Division Passenger Agent,
 1-2-tf Montgomery, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
LOST.

A one hundred dollar bill. Will pay the finder $3O. Was lost somewhere near the Kan sas City round house. Return to State Herald office and get reward. J. T. HOMELESS,
 2-I-3f Englnoer K. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
SKINNY SUFFERER SAVED.
What Do You Think Makes Strong Men Weak.
Experience of Prominent North Dakota Politician Who Gained Forty Pounds
 in Few Weeks.

Every m a n lik e s to be strong.
 , Why shouldn't you be?
 Are you a to- bacco user?
 You are .
 Of course you know that to- bacco-users, as a rule are away below the nor nal weight, be- cause tobacco destroys diges- tion and sets cer- tain nerves on fire. That wears
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
DB, RUsSEll's LECTURE AT EAST LAKE.

President Palmer secured Dr. R. M. Russell to give lecture on scenes of the old world by aid of stereopticon views. The doctor gave a most interesting and instructive lecture, which, aided by the fine views, was a great help to the young ladies of the Atheneum studying English history. The chapel was packed to over flowing. It is probable that he may give another lecture soon. The teachers will have a recital next Friday night which will again fill the Atheneum.
 If you are weak and debiltated you will find strength and vigor In Hood s Sarsaparilla
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
After Lynchers.

Bluefields, w. Va, Jan. 31.-A commit tee of negroes conferred with the au- thorities last evening regarding the lynching of Alexander Jones. The of fcers concluded to prosecute the mob and many arrests will follow. After the state has finished with the members of the mob the Norfolk and Western Rail- road company will prosecute them on the charge of molesting the United States mail and express by stopping the train and taking Jones therefrom.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Mark the Prediction.

Washington. Jan. S1.-A prominent anti-silver senator tonight places at 8 the majority for the free silver substitute for the house bond bill, upon which the senate will vote tomorrow, and intimates that there Is a possibility of it's defeat. Senator Jones of Arkansas, In charge of the substitute. says 1t will carry by at
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Hugh Dempsey Pardoned.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-The pardon of Hugh Dempsey, who has been serving out a term in the Riverside penitentiary for being implicated in the poisoning of workmen during the great strike at Homestead was received by Warden Wright at an early hour this morning. At 10 o'clock Dempsey's wife. accompanied by two friends, drove to the penitentiary and after a touching scene at 10:30 o'clock they, in company with the ex-prisoner, drove away.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
GONE TO ALBANIA AfTER PRISONERS,

Officer c. W. Austin will leave this morning at o'clock for Atlanta, where he will secure the proper papers for Joe Greenhouse and Tom Martin, the two Birmingham fugitives captured in Rome and wanted here on the charge of high way robbery and an assault with a weap- on on an officer. MT. Austin expects to return next Monday with his prisoners.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
THE WEATHER.

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., 1896-02-01

We are headquarters in California wines. such as sherry. port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. M. & A. WISE,
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington Jan. 31.-Forecast for Ala bama: Partly cloudy, with showers in northern portions; southerly winds, shift ing to westerly.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
south Carolina Lawmakers

Columbia, s. C.. Jan. 31.-In the house of representatives MT. Earle's concealed weapons bill was killed with Mir. Bacots amendment to disfranchise persons con- victed of violating the law A bill to piaee telegraph and. express companies under the control of the railroad commits sion was Introduced
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 31, 1896. Local observations during twenty-four hours ending at D. m., central time
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

To Cure @ Gold in One Day. H5SN Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. u ...lL.a----. 10-2l-6m-2P.c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

Highest temperature, 65; Iowest oS; aver- age, 62.
 BEN M. JACOBS,
 Local Observer.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30

causing his death short time after
ward.
Joseph Simpson, colored youth,
who lived near Glasgow, testified that
he and Edward Lewis we're walking
along the road toward Buck on the
evening OF May %, after the picnic. and
they heard the voices Of VIII Guy and
Dick Stats behind them and staats
said:
"oh, you - - 49,, I'll shoot
youw
Then there was a report OF q pistol
and he turned and saw Guy fall. Stats
stayed to wipe the blood from Guys
forehead.
Edward Lewis gave corroborative
testimony Benjamin Lloyds state
ment was to the effect that the two men
appeared to be sparring and that af-
terward Stats got in the carriage and
went back with Guy to Guys house,
saying:
Il wouldn't have done It for any
thing"
Anthony Coverdale was with Stats
at the time and swore that Guy ap-
preached them. coming back. and the
two men SPARED together for awhile
and then Stats raised his hand with a
pistol in It and shot, the ball taking
effect in Guys forehead.
On cross-examination by Mr.. Marvel.
Coverdale stated that the men were ap-
parently playing and when Stats shot
he fired over Guys head. Immediately
after he saw Guy staggering, Stats ex-
claimed MY Godl"
PIECE OF SKULL IN EVIDENCE.
Dr. s. A. Fritz, now practicing
surgeon OF this city. but on May rs
last a physician at st. Georges. Del,
swore to attending William Guy and
probing for the bullet. 'rhe ball and
a piece OF the skull of Cry was then cf-
fered in evidence Witness, as an ex.
pert, believed that Guy could at no time
have made an Intelligent statement
Cross-examined he admitted that Guy
might have talked before he saw him
between 3 and IL o'clock on the night
OF the shooting.
STAATs'S DEFENrE BEGINS.
Mr.. Marvel. in opening for the state
stated that his client was guilty OF NJ
crime az all, that the two men wer,
schoolmates and the best OF friends
that they had been sparring and wer,
fooling with a revolver when it wai
finally discharged, entirely accident
ally, that Stats never left Guy afte
the shooting, and the latter admitte,
that I'VE should not have fooled will
the revolver"
AT this point court took a recess, ant
the jury was handed over to Balni
Fleming. The case may go to the jur.
tonight
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

-Livigio Lalvioto, a subject OF King
Humbert, called Mariana Lista a nasty
little girl. Marie had him arrested,
md Magistrate Kelley held him In 5000
bail to keep the peace.
The following properties changed
hands and we're registered yesterday:
From Zachar1ah Jones TO Henry
Hopes, by sheriff lot at Eleventh
and Pine streets; from Benjamin Nc
Caulley and wife 20 Robert McCaulley,
house and lot at Fourteenth and Wal
nut streets.
William NJ Field will set fancy
curb around the property between
Bayard and Shallcross avenues and
the Parkway. He will also build six-
teen houses Of modern improved style
on the site mentioned.
The following deaths were Officially
reported yesterday: Eliza Baden, Alex
ander Hackett and Susan A. Bolan.
"A number Of fitters-up have been
taken on by the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company to work on the new
p & r. tug.
Letters testamentary were granted
by Register OF Wills Crossan upon the
estate OF Isaac G. Saxton 70 Robert G.
Fraim.
-Four foreign settlers appeared be-
fore Prothonotary Woolley yesterday
and took out their first papers toward
naturalization.
Rev, Dr. Miles. of Sing Sing, N. Y,
addressed the Sisterhood OF All Angels
at its chapel on Tatnall street yester-
day. Holy Communion was adminis-
tered by Bishop Coleman.
e. w. Powell is now a lay reader
at St. Andrews Church.
There not being quorum present
the regular members meeting Of the
Y. NJ C.. A. was not held last evening.
The free concert which was to
have been given last night at Epw0rth
NJ f. Church was postponed on account
OF rain until Friday week
In order to increase its member
ship the Y. M. c. A. has offered a pre-
MUM to any member who brings in,
within sixty days, membership
amounting to $50.
Police Captain Chambers, who has
been sick for some time. has recovered
and yesterday reported for duty
Rev G. R. Neese, the evangelist.
began special services at Wesley NJ e.
Church last evening and will be there
all Of this week.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
REWARD.
NOIIpEs

NOTICE is hereby given that on satur-
day, october Sd, 1895, At 10 O'Clock a. m,
application will be made to Hon. lgnatius
Q. Grubb, associate judge of the Superior
Court in New Castle county, At chambers,
FOR the incorporation. Of q joint stock
Works" the general business Of which
will be tho manufacture Of glue, Dextrine,
paste. eurled hair and IKE articles;
WILLARD SAULSBURI,
Attorney for Incorporators.
CE.-MERCHANTs CAN HAVE
their overdue bills collected, and obtain
practical information how TO avoid tu-
tyre losses @ Addresss IA MEKSHANTS, I4d54 sSo
Shipley street. Phone, 7l3.
NoTIcE.-To COUNTY TAX-PAY-
HRS.-The receiver of taxes, John I.
Dickey, will sit at the following places
during the months Of August, september
collection OF county, poor, road and dog
taxes for the year 1895:
September 30-Christiana.
October New Castle.
October Anew Castle.
October s-Townsend.
October 6-Townsend.
October 6-Blackbird.
October 2ABlaCkbird.
October 9-Delaware City.
October 10-Delaware City.
October 14-Middletown.
October 1b-Odessa.
October 16-Marshallton for MIL Creek
October 17-Stanton.
October 21-Newport.
October 22-Centreville.
October 23-Kirkwood.
October 24-Kirkwood.
October 2S-Newark.
October 29-Practical Farmer.
October 30-Newark.
October 31-Practical Farmer.
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