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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-02
Florida Delegates Arrive.

At noon the Cleveland boom arrived
from the everglades of Florida. The
delegation was met by band OF music,
which they had ordered by telegraph.
They marched up the street to their
hotel headed by the band and carrying
a large white silk banner, on which
was a portrait of the president. under
which were the words: our candi-
date" There were about fifty men in
the delegation. Each carried a large
spray of green palmetto leaves and in
the center of the delegation were two
men bearing aloft a small platform on
which was a gilded alligator rampant.
The delegates all wore yellow badges
inscribed Sound money delegation
from Florida" The delegation present
ed a novel appearance, and as their ar
rival was the signal for the appearance
of the first band of music, they at
tracted much attention.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-02

Donueii ~ Dst bisuoP " hhphpcf -
Made Permanent tChairmsn-Meeting Of
Foreign Delegates, Most OF Them Being
from the United States
Dublin. Sept. 2.-[Copyrighted. 1896
by the Associated Press. 1.-The FIRST
session OF the Irish national convention
opened at noon Tuesday in Leinster
hail. which was we'll filled with dele
gates. among whom were several la b
dies 1t was estimated that the Irish
race throughout the world was repre-
sented here Tuesday by from 600 to zoe
delegates. But II was hoped that al
least 1000 more delegates would ar
rive during the day. They come from
ireland and Great Britain as rule.
but the United States. Canada, Aus
tralia and South Africa are represent
ed by a number of delegates. The
walls of Leinster hall were appropri
ately decorated for the occasion. and
patriotic sentiments expressed for dc
ceased statesmen Of Ireland. the late
Charles Stewart Parnell included.
were hung upon the walls inside OF the
building.
Success Already Assured.
John Dillon, NJ r., chairman of the
Irish parliamentary party. previous TO
the opening Of the convention. expressed
the opinion that its success was al
ready assured and the attendance
would be twice as great as they had
dared TO hope for. He said that the
delegates present represented four
hfths of the Irish Natienalists. and that
81. Of
present, in spite of the opposition OF
the leaders OF the latter party TO the
convention The feeling among the
foreign delegation was that all sections
should unite and nothing should be left
undone to accomplish this end. With
this object in view a meeting OF forty
foreign delegates took place Monday
night. thirty-five of them being from
the United states or Canada. at which
IL was proposed to appoint a commit.
tee Of seven foreign delegates TO per
sonally interview Messrs. Redmond
Healy, and Dillon, with the object OF
inducing ali factions TO support on,
leader. and as an alternative II wa:
suggested that all donations from for
eisn sources should be stopped in case
the warning factions failed to come to
an understanding.
Opposed the Resolution.
The resolution was stubbornly op-
posed by NJ j. Ryan of Philadelphia
who insisted that all action should he
postponed until night. After IA heat.
ed discussion. lasting two hours. the
meeting dispersed without having ac'
complished anything except. II was
feared. to sow seeds of discord which
may grow further during the conven.
tion. The convention was called to or.
der promptly at noon by Justin Nc.
Carthy, NJ. p. who nominated Most
Rev. Patrick ODonnell. ID. d. bishop
OF Raphoe. for permanent chairman
The bishop was unanimously elected
as arranged last week. amid the wild
est applause Bishop ODonnell ther
read a message from the pope In
which his holiness prayed that the
Irish leaders might end their dissen-
sions The chairman then specially
welcomed the delegates from the Unit
ed States and Canada and delivered
an address. pleading for unity.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-02
IRISH NATIONALISTS.
Delegates from Many Lands
Meet in Dublin.
JOHN DILLON PREDICTS SUCCESS.

The Convention Called TO Order by Justin
Mccarthy NJ. r.. and Most Rev. Patrick
o'Donneii. ID. d., Bishop of Raphoe. Il
Made Permanent tChairmsn-Meeting OF
Foreign Delegates. Most of Them Being
from the United States
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-02
BOOM OF CLEVELAND.
II Has Arrived in the City OF In
dianapolis.
FRIENDS TRY TO DISCOURAGE 1T.

Comptroller of the Currency EckIes Doing
All He Can To Keep Down the Sentiment
AT Present Watterson seems To BE In
the Lead-Arrival ofthe Florida DeIega.
tion with Their Cleveland Banner aud a
Gilded Alligator.
Indianapolis. Sept. 2.-Delegates to
The national Democratic convention
came in at lively rate Tuesday. The
boom for the nomination of Mr.. Cleve-
land. which was started by Hugh Wal
lace of Washington state. is being dis
couraged by the presidents friends.
who say he would not accept. Control
Ter of the Currency Eckels is doing all
he can TO keep down this Cleveland
sentiment, which it is feared may de-
velopment at any moment and sweep
the convention. Mr.. Eckels has taken
position In favor of Senator Villas
nomination Mr., Cultivate of Ohio.
one of the delegates at large from the
Buckeye state, not only says that he
does not think Mr.. Cleveland wants or
would accept the nomination. but that
in his opinion. it would be unwise TO
place him at the head of the ticket
Watterson I'm the Lead.
disposition is developing in the east.
which is considered safe for gold. to
allow the middle. western and doubtful
border states TO select the candidates.
a majority of Iowa, Illinois. Indiana.
Ohio. Tennessee, and Alabama delega-
tions seem To he for Watterson, and
consequently the blue grass editor and
orator seems 20 have an undoubted
lead Should the nomination go to
Watterson. a northern man would be
named for vice president, probably
General Bragg OF Wisconsin. Judge
Moran Of Chicago. or David Lawler OF
Minnesota. Some of Mr.. Cleveland's
friends with the memory of Mr. Wat
tersons famous prediction before the
Chicago convention of lS92-that If Mr..
Cleveland were nominated the DEM
ocracy would go through a slaughter
house to an open grave"-ringing in
their ears. are inclined to rebel against
Watterson. and are again inclined TO
push Senator Villas forward
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following land papers were filed in the probate office yesterday:
 A. Eubank and wife and J. H. Eubank and wife to Thomas A. Wilson, part of lot ?, block 15, Haskell & Miller survey; $2O9
 W. J. Farley and wife to A. and J. II. Eubank, as above; $200.
 Emmie and John B. Holcombe to Georgia McAndy, lots 3, 2, 8, 9, IA, 2B. IS, 20, 23, 26, 29, 46, AS, PA, Cox's addition to Birmingham $1
 F. M. to J. A. Ellard, lots 12 to F, block 10C, East Lake; $20O.
 West End Land and Improvement company to w F. Bellinger, lots and 1, block 3, Tuskaloosa avenue; $700.
 Martha Robinson, by John H. Miller, to F. M. Roof, lot 6, block 81, Third ave- nue, between Twenty-fourth and Twen- ty-fifth streets 5000.
 Theodore Smith and wife to Iron State Building and Loan association, property of grantors conveyed to grantee in mort gage on August 6, 1893; $5, etc.
 Constantine Perkins and wife to Annie Brown, lots and 10, block 30,, Seventh avenue and Twenty-third street; $2100
 H. k. Mccormack and wife to Pratt Coal company, mineral right to north west quarter of northwest quarter, north west quarter of northeast quarter south west quarter of northeast quarter south half of northwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 10, township 16, range west; in payment of subscriptions to stock.
 John Garrett, at request of c. A. Nolan, to Pratt Coal company mineral rights to south half of northwest quarter, east half of southwest quarter, section 10, township 16, range 4 west; subscriptions to stock.
 P. H. Earle and wife to John Burke, quit claim to strip of land in block 6; $1.
 Sylvester Austin and wife to Charles l.. Fletcher, lot 15, block 39, south Joseph R. Smiths addition to Birmingham; SPOT.
 T. T. Hillman and wife to Pratt Coal company, quit claim to northeast quar- ter of northeast quarter and northeast quarter of southeast quarter, section 10, township 16 range west; payment of subscription to capital stock.
 Board of trustees of University of Ala bama to T. T. Hillman, as above; $500.
 Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company to John Garrett, south half of northwest quarter east half of southwest quarter, section 10, township 16, range west; $3200.
 Sloss Iron and Steel company to H. D. Mccormack, northeast quarter of north west quarter section 10 township 16, range west; in exchange.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
BURIED ALIVE.
John Ford, CoIOred Laborer, Caught by an
 Avalanche of Dirt in Sanitary .s. Sewer.

John Ford, a negro, while at work in the sanitary sewer at Second alley and Ninth street yesterday morning was caught under an immense pile of dirt and before being eXtricated was dead.
 He, with two other negroes named Jordan Griffin and John Clarke, were at work on some rock, where they were drilling preparatory to blasting, when suddenly and without warning one side of the wall of dirt caved in upon them. Clarke managed to get out, but Ford and Griffin were caught, the latter, however, being extricated before suffocating. Ford being at the time in a sitting posi- tion. was caught under the entire mass of dirt and was dead when brought out The sewer at the point of excavation is Il feet deep and 31a feet wide.
 Jordan was badly mashed and one of his ankles was found to be sprained. Dr. Coulbourne was called to attend him.
 While the body of Ford was being ta- ken from the sewer another mass of dirt fell upon the spot but fortunately no one was caught.
 Deceased was sober, industrious ne- gro and was for a long time employed at the Birmingham Rolling mills. The body was prepared for burial by the Warner-Smiley company.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
See adv. Taylor school.
POLICE PICKINGS.

Capt J. B. Donelson and Officer Eagan Wednesday afternoon arrested Mr., B. T.. Webb on six charges of forgery, all of which he acknowledged. He went to six places of business in the city and made purchases, presenting checks in payment of same which he himself had signed with the names of Elliott S, Bliss.
 Tom Owings, the negro who was shot several days ago, and whose leg was am- putated by Dr. Gibson, city physician, and several other physicians, died yes terday morning at 8 o'clock very sudden ly in the Emergency hospital. His body was prepared for burial by the Warner Smiley company
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Special rates can be made at the Opera House Hotel for summer bOarderS. 7-24-T
The Atheneum.

A high grade Christian school for young ladies. Only years old but av- craze annual enrolment 200. Thirty minutes from Birmingham by electric cars. Consider the central and conven- tent location of Birmingham; the mag niffcent Atheneum building situated high on the mountain side; the retire. ment of the country, combined with the advantages of the city. Fine faculty of fourteen officers and teachers;N all de- partments. A course in commercial law free and necessary to graduation. Next session begins Wednesday, September 23, 1S96 For catalogue and full infor- nation address
 REV. J. B. CUMMING, President,
 East Lake, Ala. Local patrons will please note that special rates can be made for car fare and that the line will run to Atheneum gate before school opens.
 S-1o-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
TERSEEY TOLD.

Big profits can be made by selling State Herald silver campaign badges. Agents wanted all over United States. For terms address State Herald Badge De- pertinent, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-26-d-w-tf .
 Ladies, I have cut the price on ladies' and children's slippers and Oxfords at and even less than factory cost I have in stock more than 2000 pairs of these goods, and now they must go. Come and look at them, as you can save 25 to 50 per cent, T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
All Consultations Are Free.

quick and perfect is guaranteed to unfortunaes who are suffering with Sexual Debility, caused by early - prudence errors of youth or sexual excesses resulting in impaired vigor loss of vitality loss of manhood nervous prostration failure memory etc., unttng the victim tor marriage society or the pleasures of e The treatment is reliable pleasant, permanent
 Those who have tried less experienced or less skilled physicians and still have diseases of private nature such as Syphilis Gonorrhea Gee Stricture etc. which have caused Bad Blood Skin Kidney Bladder Diseases Finn pes Bloches Eczema, Scroula Tumors Liberated Sore Mouth and Throat, Rheumatism Womb Troubles, leuchor rhea any trouble whatever of private nature ot either sex need not despair for many of the socaed ncur able cases are successfully and quickly cured
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Ten Cents Round Trin.

The Bessemer and Birmingham rail- road will have special train to leave Bir- mingham at p. m. every Sunday for the accommodation of those who take advantage of the 10 cent excursion rate This enables the Bessemer people to spend the afternoon in Birmingham or East Lake, and return home in time for church. 6-1S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
EAST LAKE.
 Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-H INFERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

The following docket was disposed of in the inferior criminal court yesterday morning, Judge Feagin presiding:
 Bob Pemkelton, minor visiting a sa- loon; $3.
 Lindsay Coleman, assault and battery; $5 and costs.
 Charlie Abbott, larceny; $90 and thirty days.
 Hattie Barry, disordcrly conduct; s3. Pink Bryant, assault and battery, two cases; $5 in each case.
 Richmond Griffin, larceny; S5.
 B. T. Webb, forgery, six cases; held in $200 bond in each case to appear before the criminal court.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Colorado Miners and Operators Apart.

Leadville, Col, Aug. 20.--One thousand striking miners were, in session until nearly Il o'clock last night and adopted resolutions refusing to accept the offer of the leading mine managers to go to work at the old scale of wages untilsilver reached the average quotation of Accents an ounce. The resolutions declare that the mine managers are trying to threat en and coerce. It is now conceded that no settlement can be made unless the miners get their demands. and this the mine managers refuse.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
ALL ELSE FREE.

NO C1IaTge al summer NIgHl ftstlVdI Except
 for Singing Contest.
 The State Herald Is in receipt of the following from President Lesser:
 As many people seem to be under the impression that the Turn Verein intends to charge a high admission fee to the summer nights festival at Lakeview on next Wednesday, wish to state here that such is not the case. The afternoon concert the games and the fireworks display in the. evening are absolutely free to all visitors, and only for the sing ing contest, taking place in the pavilion from 5 p. m., small admission fee (25 cents) will be charged. Very respectfully
 D. LESSER
 President Turn Verein e
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private nature can be treated successfully at home. Write for my book private diseases and question blank which will be sent you free of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence held strictly confidential.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
See adv. Taylor school.

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you cure, and his guar antee is reliable one. After careful examination or con sutaton personally by letter. you are told exactly what
 guaranteed cure will cost including medicines. The same written guarantee is given to patients who are treated by mail as to those who reside in the city, but if you wish come here for treatment will contract to pay your rail road fare and hotel bills and make charges for medicines or services if I fail to permanently cure you.
 respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros bankers Jefferson County Savings Bank Alabama National Bank of this city, and the editor of this paper he State Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights. 7-11-tf
For Rent.

Stores in Dargin block, Second avenue and Twentieth street; also eleven rooms, suitable for offices, a boarding house or photograph gallery Apply at Hotel Morris. S-12-eod-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.
 6-O-
1Oc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Dyspepsia Twenty-Five Years.

MT. A, Y. Sheats, Kingston, Ga.. says, May S1, 1895: q was troubled with dys- pepsia for twenty-five years, and could get no permanent relief from any treat ment or medicine until I began the use of Kings Royal Germetuer, some five years ago. It gave me great relief, and after the lapse of five years I can recom- mend it as the best medicine I know of for Indigestion and Dyspepsia" This case is but one of thousands which prove that for Indigestion, Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles Germetuer cures when all else fails New package, large bot tie, 10S doses $1. For sale by druggists.
 Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Decline of the Reserve.

Washington, Aug. 20.--The treasury gold reserve declined today to S1G3, 932, 711 The days withdrawals were $129,- 7OO and for the month they aggregate ST 750 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.

Birmingham is looking up. The whole of the upper part of the building, 200S and 2O1O Third avenue, occupied by the Bir- mingham Water Works company. has been leased, tosione' party. It Is being nicely fitted up, ;, It. contains thirty-two rooms, and will be let singly or in suits, furnished or unfarnished. to respecta- ble people of either sex. Mrs. M. F. Ryan. who is so we'll known to the people of Birmingham, is in full charge. 7-S-tf
 BUY CORONA COAL.
 John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21

EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-29-f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
KEEP COOL.

Go to East Lake on electric cars. They run every twelve minutes night and day. Fare Sc each way at all hours.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
"A Rose by Any Other Name.' .'' Etc.

Birmingham, Aug. 20, 1S96.c g. To the State Herald:
 While,oyer in St. Clair county receptly I heard some of the-citizens speak of the new boltets' partyAJores, Falkper, Screws and their ilk-as ''pol-e-cats.PN They probably ~@-5neant "plu-to-crats." How is that for new party name? lt
 2004la FIRST AVENUE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
He Treats Only Private Diseases.

By thus devotng his whole time to the of Private Troubles he has acquired experience and familiarity practice of medicine.
 This with successful treatment quick and permanent cures has established for him reputation not confined to the City of Birmingham the State of Alabama The great which has crowned his efforts for the relief o suffering humanity is attested by patients from every State in the Union.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21

Regular meals 25 cents at the Opera House hotel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
DR. '. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST.

Specialist one that confines limits his practice to the treatment of particular special class of diseases Those who advertise to treat many all classes o disease are simply advertising doctors.
 Dr. Holloway is Specialist of many years standing, distinguished graduate in every branch of medicine and surgery, also licensed pharmacist
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-16

zion and tat a Bryan and Watson ticket
Can carry Kansas.
rEle<s signs fail. storm is about TO
burst over Kansas from the caves OF gloom
occupied by the Pcpulist party. Mutter-
Sngs can be heard on every side. The re-
bellion against Sewall is gathering
strength with every hour. The friends OF
Watson are becoming more and more I'M
FORTUNATE. They demand that Sewaii come
down from the ticket, and give the Teor-
gia man place. Since the inglorious de-
feat of Democracy in Maine on Monday.
1his feeling has grown apace. The rank
and file here are beginning TO speak bitter
1y of what they term the betrayal OF me
Pcpulst party by the Abilene convention.
While Rightmire and Bennington are push
ing their scheme for a net set oil electors,
another faction is rapidly crystalliZins:
which will first throw its power toward
forcing Sewall off and placing Watson on,
and If that fails il will join with the move
ment to run a new ticket.
Outside of the politicians, the scheme
to give Kansas to Sewall has never met
with the appreciation of the party, ana
now that he has been buried out of sight,
by the Republican ajority in his own
state this disapprobation is finding pubic
expression. The movement has not Vet
raken form, but IL is practically certain
thai the demand for Sewalrs withdrawal
will go out of Kansas in some organized
manner.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-16
BRYAN AT LEXINGTON.
Addressed a Crowd of $4,000 or 10000
kentuckinns There Yes
terday.

Lexington. KY, Sept. 15.-Kentucky hos
pitality and Southern enthusiasm were
showe-ed upon William ]. Bryan to-day in
his trip to the Bluegrass region. The
greatest demonstration rendered him in the
South was at Lexington, where he ad
dressed from 1900 to 10000 people at the
fair grounds. A procession, unique in its
character, and impressive to a large de-
gree, passed before him as he was on the
speakers stand. The farmers of the sur
rounding country Cot into Lexington early
this morning, and came in a typical South
ern Way, riding the entire distance on
horses. While Mr.. Bryan was addressing
the audience, the hcrsemen were seen en-
tering the gates of the fair grounds. rid
ing in double file, and carrying appropriate
twenty-five minutes for the 10000 people to
file past the nominee, and every one of
those tried to outdo his neighbor in yell
ing and cheering.
Mr. Bryan spoke to the farmers, and It
was a speech intended for the farmers.
He told the farmers that those who ap-
piled the .ame anarchist" to the bone
and muscle of this country were doing
more 10 overthrow our government than
any anarchist who ever carried q red flag.
and this statement created the greatest
enthusiasm
Mr.. Bryan left Louisville this morning
Kentucky. He made speeches en- route. az
LaGrapge, Eminence, Versailles, Midway
and lexington completing the day spea.s-
ing at Maysville. Ky. At Versailles, MI.
Bryan was the guest of Senator J. c. s
Blackburn.