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Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

So writes happy man fresh from the Slough of Despond.
 We'll, the discovery has been proclaimed, but men are slow to believe.
 The way is open to inquire, to investigate. Why will not every man do eo2
 There IS a simple way to cure at home all those baneful effects of the sins of youth and the excesscs of later years which blast the lives of multitudes of men.
 There is a way to regain strength lost by disease, overwork and worry.
 A way to secure and retain the abilities sacrificed to dissipation-to "be glad again after suffering an atonement."
 way to repair drains on the system that sap the vitality.
 A way to replace nervousness, dread and despondency with courage and self-respect. A way to give fuli strength, development and tone to every portion of the body.
 way to remove every obstacle to happy and fruitful married life.
 All this is clearly shown in little medical work recently published. 1t is not book for general circulation being purely medical and scientific and for men only who need ad- vice and aid.
 How 10 get 1t: Write to the Erie Medical Company, Niagara Street, Buffalo. N. Y, say you read the article in this paper. and ask them to send you the book called Complete Manhood. and the Way to Attain It." They will send one copy entirely free. in a plain sealed wrapper, to any man who writss for lt in good faith.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
CHRONICLES OF THE COURTS
Juries m the Criminal Court-City Clerk Mill Ter Recoyers Real Estate
 Transfers.

There was nothing of unusual public interest going on yesterday in the tri- bunals of justice.
 In the circuit court the case of Lydia Hales, admnistratrix, vs. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad com pany is still on trial.
 Juries Drawn.
 Juries were drawn in the criminal court as follows:
 Jury No. 1-John Newcastle, A. z. Beasley, I. R. Shoemaker, J. $. Smith, J. w. Drake, George N. Belcher R. G. Tuggle, F. B. Burgin, l.. c. Owens, D. H.. Scott, J. l.. McLendon, Joseph Lowin- sohn. Jury No PR. L. Cooper, M. c. Huey, R. w. Bick, M. P Wilson, T. A. Lang A. J. Golden, H. c. Powell, H. II. Cray ham, J. H. Smith.
 Extra-John E. Ellis. e+st Clerk N. l.. Miller of the city court has sufficiently recovered from the injuries sustained while bicycle riding recently to return to his office. --I
 Real Estate Transfers.
 Monroe Kling to Allen B. Klng, third interest in lots IT and IS, block POP, First avenue, Bessemer; $100. -Ir..,., East Lake Land company to Robert P. Hewlett, lots 8 and 9, block III, Sloss avenue, East Lake; S350.
 J. A. Brown to Ida Belle Hell lots 2f and 2S, block l, Rosedale park $125. J. G. Burgin and wife to R. T. Dawson, part of southwest quarter of southeast quarter, section 2s, township 16, range 3, west; $5. 5....
 Inferior Criminal Court
 Maria Moseley defaulting witness; $2.50.
 Jack Hargroves, disorderly conduct; S.
 Emma Harvey, disorderly conduct, $5. A. c. Evans, loitering; $10.
 Minnie Lee, disorderly conduct $5 and costs. ,-
 Emma Harvey, assault and battery with weapon on Etta Manuel 8. Etta Manuel, disorderly conduct; $3 Bessie Lowery, colored, picking flowers out of public park; $3.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
MILITARY NOTES.
Mastering in the CavaIry-Turn Out Memorial Day-Gradng the Camp
 Ground.

Owing to an engagement of Lieut.. Samuel G. Jones at Selma the time of mastering In the state service of the new at o'clock at the Volunteers armory, instead of Wednesday night, as previous ly announced.
 Each subscriber to the list of enroll ment is especially urged to be present for the purpose of completing the organi- zation. It is whispered that refresh ments will be served after the muster.
 Col l.. V. Clark and staff inspected Company K, Woodlawn Light Infantry at their armory last night and gave the boys a reprimand for not appearing Sun- day for the memorial exercises.
 The Bessemer Rifles did honor to the Confederate dead at Bessemer on the 27th. Three volleys were fired over the graves of the heroes of the Host cause. :
 The two Birmingham companies, G and K, were out in good force Sunday Memorial Day. These companies were never known to disobey orders. No mat ter what the call may be-riot, parade or drill they are prompt and obedient and deserve the compliments paid them by Major Higdon. as well as his treat after the parade at Stones.
 The contract was let yesterday tC ditch and grade the camp grounds al beautiful East Lake park. The boys vii have the best encampment in the his tory of the state this year. No politics lots of pretty girls on hand, and. best of all, splendid military discipline, which they did not enjoy at the brigade en- campment last year in Mobile. The Third will go into camp on the Sth of June and the Second will follow about the 18th Birmingham will give both reg imentS a royal welcome
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
BIG ENTERPRISE ON.
Last Nights Mass Meeting Relative to Secur-
 ing Big Industry.

A large and representative body of Bir- mingham citizens gathered in the parlors of the Commercial club last night in an- swer to the summons that a matter of great interest to Birmingham would be considered.
 As would be naturally inferred, the meeting was relative to locating one of the largest industries, aside from the steel plant, that has ever sought location in the south.
 Being of great magni' md one that will test the best effort le city to Se- cure, it was deemed bss. those present to withhold from the pubic of what the project consists until some definite action is taken.
 Suffice it to say the most enterprsing men in the city have taken the matter un- der consideration and advisement, and if it be possible for Birmingham to share her part of the load one of the largest and most important enterprises in the whole south will find location here.
 As was remarked by prominent citi- zen last night Birmingham still retains her old nerve, which built city like mag ic. and when it is shown that an enter prise presents profit to the investor, as .well as prove benefactor to the city, it has never yet lacked for takers in Bir- m ngham."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. 1e5 Y zPg
TERRIFIC THUNDERSTORM.
Unusual Electrical Disturbance Here Sunday
 Evening.

The din was literally like he'll broken loose-that storm Sunday evening" The bombardment amazed the oldest inhabi- tant.
 The elements wildly turned loose and the winds blew, lightning flashed, thun- 'der pealed and rolled and rain fell in a perfect deluge. The most terrific lightning and thunder occurred about clock. and at times the flashes came so fast that one could almost read by them.
 The most damage so far reported was that done the Birmingham Railway and Electric company's electric car system On Nineteenth street. near the opera house, cross wire was burned in two and at the corners of Eighth avenue and Sixteenth street and Sixth avenue and Twenty first street dirt was washed over the tracks so badly that the cars were unable to pass. The same was noted in the Jonesvlle cut and on the South High lands.
 The residence of Rev. pr. s. M Hosmer, on Twenty-second street. near Sixth ave nue. was struck by lightning. but very little damage was done. The inmates were somewhat frightened for time.
 At East Lake the downpour of rain was terrific.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
The bakers of the civilized world know of the merits of Pillsbury's flour. Sold by all first-class grocers in Birming- ham. 4-2f-IW
Fifteen Hundred Men Strike.

Chicago, April 27.-Fifteen hundred men employed at the Chicago Shipbuid- ing company's yards at South Chicago went on a strike today. The cause of the strike is said to be a difference in.regard to the wages and hours, and the walk out has been in prospect for several days. This morning when the time came for the men to go to work not one put in an appearance, The officials of the com pany say they hope to have the dispute adjusted in short time. They admit that they have a large amount of work on hand and that the strike is a very se- rous matter at this time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
Notice of Application to Pro-
 bate Will.
hate CnlIrt enth Arr

state or Alabama, Jefferson County-Pro-
 bate Court, goth April, 1S96
 Mary c. Cannon, Deceased, Estate of
 This day came Joel Cannon and filed his petition in writing and under oath, there- with producing and filing in this court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Mary c. Cannon. deceased, and praying for such orders and decrees and proceedings as may Sc proper and requisite for the due probate and record of said will in this court
 It is ordered that the 18th day of May 1896. be appointed a day for hearing such application, at which time all parties in- terested can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
 And it appearing that the heirs of said decedent who are non-resdents of the state of Alabama, reside as follows, to-wit: Mary B. Wadsworth, wife of L. A. Wadsworth, who are over the age of 21 years, and re. side in Atlanta, county of Fulton, and state of Georgia:
 It is further ordered that notice of said application and of the time above set for the hearing thereof be given once a week for three Successive weeks before the said day of hearing by publication in the State Herald, pewspaper published in said couh- ty and state.
 M. T, PORTER. Judge of Probate. 4-21-3t-tueS-oaW
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

Dockmen Strike.

Duluth, Minn., April 27.-The union ore men employed on the Duluth, Mesaba and Northern ore docks left work today. They recently organized union and when the Harvey Brown, the first ore boat to come up. was at the dock they demanded the exclusive employment of union men. This was refused and the union men quit work, which was finished by non-union men. There was no trouble yesterday or this morning, but there may be later when the boats begin to arrive in greater numbers
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
Copper Miners on a Strike.

Houghton, Mich, April 27.-The miners at the Quincy copper mine went on a strike this morning in sympathy with the trimmers, who struck las tweek when refused an increase in wages. Surface work is progressing today, but it must stop, as will most work at the mills if the strike is not settled. One thousand men are employed in the mine and mills.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Looklfor 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., 1896-04-28

To Cure Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t falls to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

Vitalize the blood by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will have good appetite and good health.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
Dr. Cunningham's Address.

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am not here as a conscript but as substitute on short notice. am not familiar with the tactics and my tongue may not speak words suitable to the occasion, but as- sure you, veterans of both armies, that at heart I am with you in the spirit Of this memorial service. The only reason that I am not a member of Camp Har- dee is because I am not 8 Confederate veteran. The only reason am not a Confederate veteran or sleeping in a sol dier's grave in the city of the dead is because I was born too late Neither am I a son of a veteran, because my father was born too soon. The war, therefore, found me a mere lad and my father an old man-the one toe young, the other call the fact that in an humble way my parents contributed to the southern cause. have seen almost the last bush- el of corn and the last pound of meat
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-2s-F
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
Gladness Comes

IA ltn d DcbIcf uuQCISlduulliS Oi ehS w transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before proper ef- forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms ct sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. It's beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore ali important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laXatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most slzillful physicians, but if in need of laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction. nu
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
lDirectni Rain Time. Temp. of wind Weather fall.

Highest temperature, so; lowest, 59; aver- age, 70
 BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham Ala, on April 27, 1896
 Observations taken at all stations at a. m 7oth meridian lime
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28
SECOND EDITION.
THE WEATHER. LAST READING STANDARD
 THERMOMETER. LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY,
 No. 1911 Second Avenue 12 o'clock noon. 76 l2 midnight....... 67 Washington April 27-The following IS the forecast for Alabama: Fair; southerly winds.
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent, Birmingham, Ala, April 27, 1S96 Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. m., central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-28

4 2S- u-thur-sat-1y
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12
SUCCESS oE rARge slsTERs.
Reverses in Fortune Induce rhem to
Open a lunch Room.


The city of Cincinnati possesses a
striking example of what can be done
by woman's pluck when accompanied
by practical common sense. Twelve
years ago the Misses Stewart, three
Young women who had been reared in
wealth, were by business failures
thrown upon their own resources.
They secured room in business
block and established a lunchroom,
where they made speciality of home
cookery. Most of the work they did
with their own hands, and the excel
lence Of their supplies soon created a
demand. The little lunch-room became
a success, and at the end OF five years,
when the great Chamber of Commerce
building was put up and there was to be
a large restaurant connected with it,
the Misses Stewart boldly applied for
it. They were backed by many of the
best business men of the city, who had
known them in their days Of wealth
and been impressed by their ability as
business women. Their bid was ac-
cepted. the Misses Stewart assumed
charge of the "Glencairn" lunch-room,
and have conducted it without break
or failure for the last seven years.
The clientele is very large. For rent
and services alone the yearly expenses
are $4,000. The prices charged for
food are very reasonable, yet the sis
tiers not only paid all expenses, but live
in comfort and are becoming wealthy,
They have never lost social position by
going into business. and during their
entire career have never had to borrow
/ q dollar
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12

Scald one pint of milk, beat the yolks
Of three eggs light with one-fourth cup
of granulated sugar. Slowly pour the
milk on the eggs, and when well mixed
return to farina boiler with clippings
Of the rind of orange. Cook for two
minutes, or until smooth and thick,
stirring constantly. Add the juice Of
two oranges, strain and put to cool. If
you desire baked custard, use same
recipe, strain custard in cups, stand in
pan of hot water and bake in moderate
oven. Never stir eggs into milk, butal-
ways pour milk on the eggs, and when
cooking in farina boiler never leave it
for an instant. The great secret of
making custard is slow cooking. In
baking custards it is better to have
them overdone than not cooked enough.
st. Louis Republic
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12
HAS THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
Abyssinia Claims 1t Was Brought from
Jerusalem in RehobOam's Time.

Abyssinia Claims 1t Was Brought from
Jerusalem in Rehoboam's Time.
Abvssinia threatens 10 become a coun-
try of great interest in the immediate
future.
1t will be in the first place interesting
because it has shown that its leaders
are equal in strategy to European cap
tains-hence the loss of prestige OF
European arms, with consequences like
" to make ourselves consider things;
it will also be interesting to watch the
country becoming, like another Japan
the late King Theodore had an army
OF 10000 men-a great military center
whose influence will extend over the
Soudan, and nobody knows how far
down the Nile.
To myself it is already of gSeat inter
est, If only on account OF that very
pretty story about the first King Meme
lex. He was the son of Queen Sheba;
he paid a visit to Jerusalem, where Re
hoboam, then king, entertained him
and gave him an exact copy of the ark
of the covenant.
Only-let us whisper-at the lastmo-
.nent Isaac, the priest, exchanged the
copy for the original, and carried OIL
the latter 10 &byssinia, where 1t can
still be seen! Is not this interesting? ]
am uaite sure that, when there is
railway up the Nile and hotel like the
Metropole at A[agdala, there will be
personally conducted tours to see the
ark of the covenant.
A smaller copy of the ark is placed in
every Abvssinian church. The race is
certainly Semitic, and perhaps has be-
fore it a greater future than any other
of the Semitic family.
They are Christians-of kind.
Whether that kind is better than the re-
Iigions of the people around them l
know not. They observe Judaic rites,
ceremonies and customs; their morals
have never been discovered by those
who made it their business to inquire
into this branch of religion; they are
fierce and rough, they are superstitious,
they are great topers, they cannot read.
In a word, they seem to be exactly
like, those gallant pirates, the Danes,
when they haired and worried our an:
eestors; they are at the same stage OF
civilization, they enjoy similar super
stitions, they exhibit the same ferocity.
they are conspicuous for the same vices,
and they bring out the same budget OF
stories, legends and traditions.
Whether they amuse themselves after
dinner with shying the beef bones at
each other, as the Danes did, do not
| know.-LOndon Queen.
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12
AN ELARoRATE MOSAIC.
Executed for a Beautiful Palace /
Vienna,

Executed for Beautiful Palace In
Vienna,
The British vice-consul in Venice in
his last report says that mosaics still
continue in great demand there, says
the London Times. A well-lInown com
pany executed last year a splendid mo-
sale for a palace now in course Of con-
struction in Vienna 1t measures 1000
square feet and is copied from cartoons
by the painter, Edward Weith. 1t rep
resents the five parts of the world. Eu-
rope stands in the center of the frieze'
represented by the symbolic figures OF
its various nations, having on one side
the emblems of industry and trade and
at the top the emblem of the flying
genius of light. On the right are the
figures of Asia, India, China and japan,
with their raiahs, mandarins and the
allcgorical chrysanthemum. Next fol
lows Africa, with camel-drivers, palm
trees and other African symbols; or
the left, America and Australia, with
natives on horseback and on foot, foil
age and other emblems.
All this variety of types, from the
fair Circassian down to the negro, and
the display of costumes, from the most
decorative to the simplest, have enabled
the painter to arrange "a figures with
great delicacy of color and in an arts
tic manner. Over these figures, which
rest on an ornamental base, blue sky
reflects all around its light so as to
unite all the tints of the mosaic and to
give the whole harmony of effect
which is said to be most delightful to
the eye. The same company is execut-
ing another important mosaic for the
apse of the Guards chapel at the Wei
lington barracks in London from car
lions
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12

Matabeleland, in South Africa, where
the natives are in revolt against the
English, adjoins the South African re-
public, and is part of the extensive ter
ritory administered by the British
South Africa company. Doctor Jane
son, who led the raid against the Beers,
was the administrator of this territory.
In view of these facts, and the strained
relations still existing between the
South African republic and England, il
was an act of unusual magnanimity
when President Kruger offered the
governor of Cape Colony a force OF
burghers to go to the relief of the wom-
enaud children whose lives were threat
ened by the Matabele rising at Bulu'
wayo. The offer was declined, but its
generosity makes it notable.-Youth's
COMPANION.
Milford chronicle., 1896-06-12
Had 4 HAPPY EVENING.
How an Aueged Country milliner Game
to Town.

How AUC[tA NctfA'Hi
to Town.
II IL n tin,e-honored custom with the
vbolesale houses to entertain lheli
country customers If the latter WIN
hermit the attention. Steer a country
man around town five dollars worth
and he will usually buy all his gooas
Of YOU. and at any price There are q
mood many women at the head OF bus.
ness houses away from Chicago, ana
when they come here to trade they can
have any attentions they want No'Ai
ing in the city is too god for them
They are placed unGer the care OF COT
rect and clever statesmen, who con
duct them through an entire evening
range of entertainment and deposit
them safely at the hotel by midnight
The Young men like it, the women mer,
chants are hattered and gratiiied--anu
the wholesale house pays the bill.
Last Monday a very good-looNins
Young woman came into one Of the Dig
millinery houses and began cursory
examination of fall hats, ribbons anu
featbers. A handsome young sales.
man who knew Chicago like BOOK
waited on her. She sgsid she had start.
ed a business ut Huntington. Ind ana
was uncertain where she had better fix
her trade. She dida't want to be
changing around"
The gay clerk gave her every as
surance of good treatment and incl-
dentalIy spread a proffered treat before
her. out of the entertainments offered
she seemed pleased most with the pros
pect of seeing Bernhardt. So the young
man talked with the managing part
ner; and between five o'clock in the
afternoon and - at night he had shown
her the Dore gallery of pictures, the
kaleidoscope, the Roof garden. two tun-
nels under the river, the HaymaI ket
monument, the two last acts of re
dora" and had bought her one lunch
con, and one square meal and a goo'i
many cooling beverages. The bill was
$3.50.
As the long and the short hand on
their watches got together the country
milliner said:
'Now put me on n Van Euren street
trolley and I'll go home. I've had per
fectly heavenly time."-Chicago Post