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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
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THE CHICAGO DELEGATION.
They Held a Meeting Last afternoon
and Decided About Their Trip.

p,,rsuont IN an announcement just be-
fore the close of the convention, Il meet
ing of the delegates appointed TO tne
Cb;ca on national Democratic convention
was held in the room of Senator Chll-
ton at the Driskill hotel at p. ~ !es-
terday to consider arrangements ior .ng
trip to and stay in chicago. a sent t;ua
desire was expressed that tne ena, nd
Tayas delegation should concentrate ana
90 in a body as far as possible. Gov
ernor Culberson acted as chairman OIL
tba meeting and A, $, Rurleson as Sec
rotary. .4..,, +bo
following resolution was Oltereu u!
Judge Shepherd of Camp county:
"Resolyed. That the International ana
Greot Northern and Texas Pacific route
be selected and declared the ofhciai
route of the delegates to the natlohal
Democratic convention to convene al
Chicago, July Z, 1896, leaving AUSTIN III
12:45 D. m, Friday. July 8.
The resolution was UNANIMOUSLY c"r-
ried.
A representative of the International
and Great Northern railroad present at
the meeting stated that the company
would arrange for sleeping car or cars
for the accommodation of the party. TO
start from Austin and run through TO
Chicago without change, and that the
rate from all points in Texas will be half
rate or one regular one way fare for the
round trip To join the delegation en-
route parties should leave San Antonio
at 800 Il. M, Milano at 4 p. M, Hearne
at 4:45 p. M. Houston at 5:23 p. M.
July 3, via International and Great
Northern railroad; Fort Worth at 6:o0
p. M, Dallas at 1850 p. IN. sherman at
N m July z via Texas and Pacific
railway. all meeting at TeXarkana at D
a. M, July and arriving at st. Louis
at 10 p. III. same night, Chicago at Il. M.
July ) (SundayD
Governor Hogg. Congressman Joe Bal
ley and Hon. o. T. Holt of Houston were
appointed a committee to arrange for
hotel accommodations in Chicago and
other details of the trip. The railroad
companies will prepare and promulgate
complete information as TO rates, train
time, etc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
Chiffon SAVED HIS COUNTRY.

Bland would have received the unani-
nous instruction of yesterdays conVen-
tion had it not been for Chiffon throw
ing himself into the breech at the criti-
cal moment. After he got through stem,
ming the tide the fight was free-for-all
and belonged to anyone who won it.
Had he not gotten in the middle of the
road when he did, however, it is highly
proba BILE that the convention would have
stampeded to him in short order. An
other interesting feature of yesterday
convention was that when Duncan was
nominating Governor Hogg for president
there was one certain aged and distin,
guished politician on the stage who said
in substance: 1.-The next thing ! know
I will be raised to the dignity of the pope
of the world" This remark was said
as the individual in question SHE'D very
knowing look at Governor Hogg ana
sarcastic smile played around the lips
of the speaker. This is not the hrst
time that he has been heard to roast
Governor Hogg in the last few days, and
the inference is that they have reached
a parting in their ways.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 24.-The Dem
ocratic convention met in Tomlinson
hall at 10 o'clock this morning. 1t is the
largest political assembly in the state in
recent years and comprises 1141 dele
gates. At least IS per cent of these
represented the ultra free silver wing of
the party.
Robert C. Bell of Allen county. was
unanimously chosen president of the
convention.
State Chairman Holt called the con-
iventien to order.
Every county reported full represen-
tation. While prayer was being offered
by Rev. Gustav CarstehZen there were
many cries of "sit down"
At the conclusion of the prayer Chair
man Holt requested the delegates to the
national convention to assemble in the
governors office at p. m. For electors
at large the committee recommended
Jason Brown of Seymour and j. B. Stoll
of South Bend.
For contingent electors at large: David
Gooding of Hancock and>C. A. Howard
of LoganspOrt.
Delegates at large: Daniel w. Voor.
hees and David Turpie. United States
SENATOR'S McCabe of Williamsport.
Chairman Bell was then introduced
and spoke in part as follows:
The names of Maj. G. V. Menzie OF
North Vernon and Gilbert Shanklin OF
Evansville were presented for delegates
at large, Metzie being a gold advocate
while Shanklin favors free silver. The
convention plainly favored Scanklin, but
Shanklin made speech of withdrawal
giving as his reason that he had beer
| informed that Governor Matthews favor
| ed Menze and that the latter would be
| faithful TO the conventions instructions
| at Chicago.
Mr.. Shanklin was not further con
sidered, though his withdrawal was 9
disappointment to the majority of the
delegates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
INDIANA DEMOCRATS.
The Stare Convention Goes Stong for
Free Silver.

Indianapolis. June 24.-The Democratic
state convention was the largest ever
held in the state. The party primaries
and the convention preliminarfes had
been prolific of contests and contentious.
The silver sentiment had rapidly in
creased and the advocates of free com
age had with comparative ease captured
a controlling interest in the convention.
But the gold standard Democracy. in a
minority, made Il vigorous resistance.
OF the 1914 delegates, the silver men, at
first complacent in two-thirds majority.
found the minority so vigorous that they
determined to use their power merclessly
and the only advantages claimed by the
gold men at the opening of the conven-
ton were due to circumstances which
the silver men overlooked or could not
control The silver men captured every
thing, instructing their Chicago dele
gates to stand through thick and thin by
the most extreme silver deliveranee. and
the nomination of Claud Matthews for
the presidency.
The candidate for governor, Mr.
Shively. appeared after he had been de-
clared the nominee and made vigorous
speech, giving special attention to the
endorsement of the silver plank.
For electors at large Jason Brown OF
Seymour and John B. Stoll OF South
Bend were nominated
The contingent electors are: Daniel
w. VOORHEES, of Terre Haute David Tur'
pie of indianapolis, James B. McCabe OF
Williamsport and G. V. Menzie OF
Mount Vernon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
A perfect land slide, our $1O and $l2 suits and overcoats at $5. 9S. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914.
THE HERBERT CLUB.
Dr. Ledbetter Gave an Interesting Talk On the Eye In Reference to School
 Work.

At the meeting of the Herbert club last night pr. Ledbetter gave a most in- teresting talk upon the eye, with espec- ial reference to the effects of school work upon the vision of children. The doctor is thoroughly familiar with his subject and was fully equal to the task of an- swering the questions with which the club piled him at the end of his talk.
 The care of the eyes is an important question for teachers to consider, and 1t is essential that they should know something about the anatomy and phys iology of the eye and be able to detect irregularities of vision. In his lecture Dr. Ledbetter first explained the anat-f omy of the normal eye and its action in seeing. He then went into an explana- ton of various abnoramlities, with their causes and remedies. Statistics show that the Germans have greater per- centage of defective eyes than any other nation. This is largely due to the fact that the German children enter school young, are required to use their eyes when they are in a plastic state and do their work under unfavorable conditions of light.
 An examination several years ago of over 500 Birmingham children showed very few with defective vision. Ths doctor recommended large and clear type, good light, short periods of taxa tion and favorable hygienic conditions. If these conditions were filled, he thought there would be no detriment to vision by school work. The finer work in drawing, he thought, was hurtful to some eyes, but the work done in the Birmingham schools need not cause trouble except in rare instances. |
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
CHRISTMAS EMPORIUM.
A List of Christmas Presents That Will
 Make Your Mouth Water.

You will doubtless have difficulty in fcient variety to select from there will be no trouble in pleasing the most ex- acting taste. There is one store in the city where presents can be found that will please young or old, and that is the large house of the Smith & Mont- gomery Book and Stationery Company, on First avenue. There you will find everything in the book line. Then there are calenders domestic and imported; Waterman fountain pens, ink stands, lap tablets, portfolios, Bibles, Oxford and International, large print, morocco blrdi ing, Divinity circuit, from $1.50 to 25c, Again, you will find pocketbooks, card cases, ladies and gentlemens paper knives, book marks, picture frames, ar- lists novelties in ware beautifully or namented, from 25c to $1; collar and cuff boxes for both sexes; novelties in bas- kets of all descriptions, and new shapes. The book department is full and com- plete; there are many books for chil- dren, one case containing 1000 volumes. There are books of poems of delicate bindings, including the poems of Samuel Minturn Peck. There Is a large lot of books of the red line poets at 75 cents a volume, and others at 45 cents a volume. Smith Montgomery are selling their books very low, and at sacrifice ex- cept the American copyright editions.
 In the toy department there are dolls, doll carriages, and games. Something new Is the wrought iron baskets, and hand-painted goods, consisting of dress CTS, boxes, etc. These are new and novel.
 Smith & Montgomery never forget the children at Christmas, nor the old folks either They can please all ages and all sizes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Every sale we make is an ad; every customer a sales man. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914.
TERSELY TOLD.

The northern farmers who come south bring their habits with them In the north the farmer goes into winter quar- terS the first of December, while in the south the farmer works all winter at his turnip patch, clearing new ground, she'll ing corn, etc.
 The Louisville Courier-Journalg gives an excellent picture of Mayor Evans, to- gether with a personal sketch.
 The New York Sun claims to have re- ceived from an Alabama barber sure recipe for badness. It is a pint bottle of alcohol and pine shavings. This mix ture applied to the scalp keeps the hair from falling out.
 Mrs Thomas Sims and a lady friend and Ia child of the latter were driving in buggy Friday, when the horse ran away turned the buggy over and threw them all out. Fortunately, they were not hurt. The buggy was torn to pieces.
 Our country cousins are very much ap- preciated just now. Their Christmas gift of spare ribs, back-bones, cracking bread, souse, pigs feet, possum, and other fxin's are very acceptable.
 The public schools will close for the holidays on Christmas Eve and reopen on January 4.
 One of the manufacturers says he is working his men on short time-he pays them 50 cents in silver and 50 cents in prosperity.
 Harry Mccall, of Montgomery was a pleasant caller at the State Herald of flee yesterday. MT. Mccall is an old newspaper man and Is q welcome visitor to the "sanctums" wherever he goes.
 I have just received all the newest styles in patent feathers, enamel calf, calf skin and Cordovans, made by Ban ister. The prices are $4.50 and $500. Same goods elsewhere are $500 and $7.00. Free shine daily to those who wear our shoes. T. c. KING.
 Evangelist J. H. Pool who is conduct ing the tent meeting on the Southside, was out in his gospel wagon on the streets last night He stopped in front of saloon and preached, and then his or ganist played and sang. Many pedes- trians stopped to listen, and while some seemed inclined to smile, the majority gave respectful attention.
 Dr. P. T. Hale, pastor of the South side Baptist church, conducted the tent meeting last night to relieve Dr. Me- ton for prayer, and strange to say, there was not lady in the number, and nearly all were young men. The tent meeting continues to meet with much success
 Messrs. G. M. Braun, of Eutaw, Ala, and D. T. Morrison, of Dayton, O., have formed O partnership in civil engineer ing and opened an office in the city. They are worthy young men and are well versed in their business.
 Pluck, enterprise and business qualifi- cations tell Tn today's issue Meyer Marx company, the wide-awake and progressive liquor dealers, and the only exclusive wholesale liquor house in the city, gives notice that on and after the 1st of January they will offer to the trade fn this city and vicinity the celebrated Anheuser- Buesh Brewing company's keg beer, the quality ofwhich is too well known for us to comment upon. We pre-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
PERSONAL.

1897 calandars, ornamented with a beautiful cut of the Birmingham post office, are given free by J. l.. ChalifouX & Go.
 If you wish to make Christmas shop ping a matter of comfort and conven- fence, pleasure and profit, then follow the crowd to Chalifoux & Go.
 Mr. B. J. Hudnall and Mr. J. B. Aird have returned from a successful hunt in Hale county, having bagged fifty squir- rels, 100 quails and three large turkeys. MT. August schillinger, president of the Phil Schillinger Brewing company, of this city, after a pleasant sojourn of three months at Hot Springs, accompa- nied by his charming wife, are again among their Birmingham friends
 T. w. Cox, Esq, a popular Louisville and Nashville railroad employe, is in the city on brief visit to relatives.
 T. C. King has purchased several thous- and pairs of shoes at prices never heard of before. These goods were bought so cheap that he can save you 20 to 50 cents on every dollar.
 Col. D. Schillinger and Maj Wm. Bar row returned today after pleasant busi- ness trip to Gadsden, Ala.
 Herr Josef von Hartsman Gerst Is shaking hands with his many Birming- ham friends.
 Mr. M. L. Satterfield contemplates erecting a three story brick In South Highlands in the near future.
 MT. Simon A. Pfeiffer one of Cncin- natfs most popular salesman, is in the city, a guest of the Morris hotel
 Ladies, we have holiday slippers for the gentlemen in a great many styles and prices. Please give us a look before buy ing and oblige T. c. KING,
 2026 1St avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
THE: COURTS.
Sentence Day In the United States and Criminal Courts-Who the Unfortun-
 ates Were-Other Business LtttG Transacted.

Yesterday was sentence day in the United States and criminal courts. In the United States court the follow ing sentences were pronounced on con victed defendants:
 Parker Trammel, retailing; thirty days.
 Cain M. Noogin, same; six months. Robert w. Owens, same; three months. Ben Samuels, same; three months. Gorge Smith, same; thirty days. Chat Holman, same; thirty days. M. B. Bouldin, same; sixty days. Bently M. Bennett, samei three months.
 Stephen w. Price, same; ninety days. 'Wm.- Strain, Jr., same; sixty days. N. B. Studdard, same; sixty days. M. Lively same; sixty days. John Berryhill, same; ninety days. John Hollis, same; ninety days. Louis Morrison, same; thirty days.
 CASES DISPOSED OF. The following docket was disposed of:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

of her mother last Tuesday, but arrived too late to see, her before she died:
 Mrs. Mary Willard, relict of the fate Judge J. s. Whitaker, died at o'clock last evening, at her residence on Caron- delt street, near Jackson avenue, after a brief illness, of malarial fever. The deceased was a native of Thilbodaux, La,. where she was born Dec. 2, 1880. Her father was Alfred Willard, one of the largest planters on the Lafourche. Receiving her education in New Orleans she was graduated from the then fash ionable institute conducted by the fam ous Madame Grannie On the 18th of December, 1s47, she was married to the late Judge J. s. Whitaker, who some years ago presided over the probate court
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
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very much better, and should, in our judgment, be furnished for all of the federal prisoners. We have completed the work before us, and, having discharged our duty, we respectfully ask to be discharged.
 B. F. TINGLE,
 Foreman. We, the grand jury, as whole, com mend to your Honor our worthy and efficient deputy solicitor, V. Lee Cow art, for his faithful and important ser vices during our deliberations as agrandl jury.
 B. F. TINGLE,
 Foreman. D. H. DUNLAP Clerk. Birmingham, Ala, Dec 12, 1896.
 CITY COURT. In the city court the jury in the case of J. C. Null vs. T. w. Hollister, ct al., returned a verdict for the defendant. Ben Plato, administrator, vs. Birming- ham Railway and Electric company; on trial.
 CRIMINAL COURT. Judge Greene, in the criminal court yesterday afternoon, pronounced sem tence on the following convicted defend ants:
 John Block, forgery; two years and 150 days for cost.
 Sam Avery, affray and carrying con- cealed weapons; twenty days and 120 days for costs.
 John ConnIor, assault and battery; ten days and sixty days for costs. Will Powell, abusive language; ten days and sixty days for costs. Julius Hall, assault with weapon; twen-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
FROM AUSTRALIA
Comes Inquiries for Prices on Birming- ham Pig Iron-Foreign Demand
 Generally Continues Good.

MT. James Bowron, of the Tennessee company, received yesterday an inquiry for prices of pig iron from Australia. This Is the most distant point that an iri- quiry has yet come from. The parties in other countries are still sending in their orders. MT. Bowron Is a French scholar and interprets the letters from France, while his fstenographer can read those from Germany. The foreign de- mand for iron tends to strengthen the price at home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Neckwear an appropriate Christmas gift, a veritable flower garden of patterns to select from. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, l0l2 First avenue 1914.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

ty days and nine days to secure costs.
 Julius Hall second case, carrying con- cealed pistol; twenty days and nine days to secure costs.
 They were sent to the mines yesterday afternoon.
 JULIEN KENDRICK DISCHARGED.
 In the inferior criminal court, MT. Ju- Han Kendrick, city engineer, was dis charged hOnorably.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Our clohting is high-toned in everything but price, J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914.

According to the official report, the United States troops in Arizona and New Mexico marched 42,457 miles during the past year in pursuit of the .Apaches. Thus 1t appears that at least one Indian tribe was of some use. in the way of furnishing exercise for the army.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

We are selling suits and overcoats advretised as $1O and $12 garments at $5. 08. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Just think, S1O and $l2 suits and overcoats at the ex- ploded price of @5.98. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Cloth iers, 1912 First, avenue 1914.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
Trade winners, our $1O and S12 suits and overcoats at $5.98. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1912.

There is one sentence in MT Bryan's North American Review article that is worth all the others Experience plays an important part in the settlement of public questions" he writes. Now that is what we are after, and it's experi- ence that will settle finally gold, silver, and Mir. Bryan.-springfield Republican.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
ANNUAL MEETING

Of Alabama Industrial and Scientific
 Society.
 The regular winter meeting of the so- ciety will be held in the rooms of the Con- mercial club in the city of Birmingham, Ala, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1896, at 3 p. m.
 EUGENE A. SMITH, Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Paving the town with foot prints, that is what the people are doing with our shoes. J. Blach E. Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914 s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Children tell Santa Claus to bring you one of our pretty suits. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

If you buy from us you se- cure something different from everybody else. We make a speciality of pretty specialties. J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912
 First avenue 1914.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Pearl Opera Glasses, Le Maire make, in plush case at &8.5O. E. LoWinsohn, 2OlO First avenue. I2-I3-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

is merely hollow sham" Judging from his election predictions this year 1t is safe wager that Henry. cannot tell the difference betwsen a hollow sham and a pillow sham.-Chicago Times-Herald.a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

$lO and $12 suits and over- coats at $5. 98, a price from which there is no escape. J, Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

dict that the beer will soon be where 1t formerly stood in this city, as it's quail ity and the fair dealings of the firm who handle it deserve the patronage of the community.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

11a yards Canvas Card Hooks and Eyes, 1 Set Bones, l Spool Silk,
 1 Spool Cotton,
 Velvet Skirt Binding, All Tor ................... ..,......... .Sl5o
 -:O:--- SILK FINISH HERE IS A STUNNERi yards Silk Finish Henrietta, worth 85 cents yard. And a Complete Set of the Best Lin- ings,- worth $1.75
 All for s55o P. s.
 This Dress will not cost you cent if you can get one like it elsewhere for less than $700.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

of this city. There were born of this marriage two children: Caroline w., now Mrs. c. B. Bellsnyder, of Birmingham, Ala, and MT. John T. Whitaker. the well-known attorney. A sincere Chris tian, an affeetionate wife and mother, and devoted to home, she has passed away, leaving the memory of a life beau- tiful in it's charity and unostentatious good" ezsa4 7f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Do your walking in our shoes. All walks lead to J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912 First avenue 1914. 4st..
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

A new and unique attrac- tion: East Lake this after noon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

A new and unique attrac- tion: East Lake this after noon. 1f ee1s s.'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

GREAT HOLIDAY SALE.
 Large variety of new and sensible Holiday Gifts for all ages and to suit all purses.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Anything in my establish ment from a foot mat to a handsome parlor, bed, dining or library sui t at lowest figures.
 Fl. Herzfeld
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

Fourteen karat, solid gold, hunting case, lady's watch $15. E. LoWinsohn, 2OlO First avenue. Ia-I3-tf
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or
 yards Novelty Goods, tAsfis or if4 T yards Changeable Effects,
 All collors, 3S-inches wide, And Complete Set of Things, as above, For ...... ........,......... ..$2.T5 LININGS.- We charge nothing for Linings when you buy a Dress costing over 50 cents a yard. HOW'S THIS FOR A PRESENT. yards Brocaded Goods
 or
 8 yards Henrietta, or
 yards Two-toned Serge,
 or yards Solid Color Cashmere. All Colors 27 and 92-inches wide.
 6 yards Skirt Lining,
 2 yards Waist Lining.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13

A rare treat in store for all who attend Treble Clef Christ mas Recital.