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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
GRAIN AND TRADE CONGRESS
1t viii Be One of the Most Important Meetings
Ever Held in Any City of the
South.

Charleston, S. c., April 13.-Advices are
coming in daily from points in the south
and west of delegations to the South and
West Grain and Trade congress, to be
held here on the 10th instant Savannah,
Mobile, Pensacola, New Orleans and
probably Galveston will have delegations
at the meeting. Among the more i'm
portant interior points which have adj
vised that they would send delegates
are: Kansas City Mo-; Cairo, H.; Mem
phis, Tenn; Louisville, Ky; Evansville,
Ind; Nashville, Chattanooga and Knox
Vile, Tenn; Chicago ILL.,. Sioux City, Ia;
st. Louis Mo-; Atlanta, Ca, and Mime
apols, MINI. Besides these there are MI
merous other points of less Importance
that will have representatives in the con-
gress.
Either the traffic managers or the ex-
ecutiye officers of the Southern, the At
lantic Coast Line, the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and st. Louis, the Central, the
Georgia, the Plant system, the Mobile
and Ohio, the Cincinnati Hamilton and
Dayton, the Chicago and Eastern Illinois,
the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
and the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis have thus far advised that they
will attend the meeting. The congress
promises to be of greater Importance
than any commercial organization of this
character that has met in the United
States. This will be due to the fact that
the railroads are all taking an interest in
the work that the congress has in con-
temptation. In addition to the address
of President Fish of the Illinois Central
several other interesting addresses will
be read at the congress. Amongst the
more important subjects to be discussed
are: How to increase the export and
import trade through the south Atlantic
and gulf ports, the manufacture of cot
ton goods in the south, and the creation
of southern and western depots and sales
agencies for their handling and market
ing. This paper will be prepared by Mr.
Frederick B. Deberard, southern general
manager of the Southern States EXPOSE
ton at Chicago
1.-The agricultural and manufactured
products of the west; their consumption
and distribution through the south and
their expectation through southern
ports"
1.-THE agricultural and manufactured
products of the south and their consump-
ton and distribution through the west"
Chicago the western metropolis and
its relations to southern trade domestic,
export and import
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
CRIsP-sMITH DEBATES OFF.
Judge Crisp Compelled to Retire on Ac
count of His Throat.

Judge Crisp Compelled to Retire on Ac-
count of His Throat.
Atlanta, April 13.-It is announced this
evening that, acting on the advice of his
physician, Hon. Charles f. Crisp has
been compelled to give up the appoint
ments for speaking which he had with
Secretary Smith. He and Secretary
Smith have met in four joint debates.
and since the second one, which was at
Atlanta, Judge Crisp has not been we'll
man. The speaking here was in tenn
porary building, to all intents and pur-
poses out of doors, and the night was
cold and highly disagreeable one. The
result was that the threats of both speak
ers were badly affected, Judge Crisps
being much the worst. After the Albany
speech on Friday he suffered from severe
pains in the chest, and had a bad night of
it, but felt so much better yesterday that
he agreed with Secretary Smith on an
other meeting to be held at Macon Last
night however, there was return of the
former trouble, and today his physician
gave imperative orders which made him
cancel a number of dates ahead. He
hopes to be able to resume speaking early
In Nav
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
HELP Me- CASSIUS, ORR SINK
Is
Mr.. Clarke Appeals to His
- =. Friends for Help.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Clarke Crowd in Montgomery Are Talking
Very Ugly-Don't Know They Are
Licked,

Montgomery, April 1.-THE county
conventions on Wednesday. are awaited
with intense INTEREST," as the democratic
primaries of Saturday haveleft the nom
nation for governor in great doubt.
The situation is best expressed by Hon.
R. Fl. Clarke, who is in Birmingham to-
night and sends this statement to the Ad-
yertiser: "Our friends have carried JEFF
ferson county and will hold it. If we
stand firm throughout the state my nom-
ination is assured
Jefferson, the home of Captain John
ston, has 80 delegates to the state con-
vention. The free silver issue was fore
ed there and Mr.. Clarke met 1t and tri-
umphed. Out of six members nominated
Tor the legislature In that county five of
them are warm supporters of Clarke and
sound money. The sound money candi-
date for the senate was defeated on
local issue involving the commissary
business in the mining district. There
was a sweeping sound money victory in
the home of Captain Johnston, the free
silver leader.
The returns so far put both candidates
for governor very nearly together as to
number of delegates and several coun-
ties are yet in doubt.
In every close county carried by Cap
tain Johnston 1t was through the votes
of populites and republicans many of
whom declare that they are not thereby
bound to support the nominees.
Many sound money men in every coun-
ty supported Captain Johnston on the
idea of harmony believing that his adj
vocacy of letting down the bars and al
lowing everybody to participate in the
democratic primaries would bring back
many who had for the past forty years
been acting with the opposition. The
vote for Clarke and the sound money
support of Johnston shows a large ma
jority of the democrats of Alabama to
be against free silver coinage. In a num-
Der of counties carried by Captain john
ston sound money men have been nomi-
mated for the Legislature.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
TERSELY TOLD.

The rain last night did not dampcn the
Johnston enthusiasm.
The board of police commissioners will
hold an important meeting tonight at the
city hall.
Kerr & Haley, attorneys at law, have
moved their office to No. 21O7 First ave-
nue., Seals building.
Summer cars are being brought into use
on the divisions of the Birmingham Rail-
way and Electric company.
A well-known railroad conductor last
night said that the railroad boys rejoice
over Johnston's nomination.
Division No. 156 of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers will have their an
nual picnic next month at Cahaba park.
1t is said that Wang" will not come
south again for two seasons at least, but
during that time will be presented only
in the west and New England.
Gentlemen: | am in receipt of large
shipments of black and tan shoes. Our
styles are the newest, and can save you
money. Just ask any one about Bannis-
ter shoes and they will tell you they are
the best. Free shine every day. Phone
922. T. C. King.
Mr.. Mark Levy, a Christian Jew, will
lecture at the First Presbyterian church.
corner Fourth avenue and Twenty-first
street. tonight upon the '"Trinity of God"
public and especially our Jewish friends,
are cordially invited.
The Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent society
are preparing to give a grand strawberry
festival on the 21st instant at the old
George Passe store, corner Fourth avenue
and Twentieth street. AS all are ac-
quainted with the novelty and pleasure
of their previous entertainments, 1t Is
safe to predict the same success for this
one and its worthy cause.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
A WESTERN blizzard.
New Mexico and Colorado Are Suffering
From It Most.

New Mexico and Colorado Are Suffering
From 1t Most.
Denver, Col, April 13.-Denver yester-
day was the center of one of the worst
storms that ever blew over the western
country. East of here the country Is in
undated with from 1 foot to 3 feet of
water, while on the south and west mea-
ger reports tell of disastrous snow biz
yards that have swept away every ves-
tige of animal life in their path.
Cripple Creek reports the greatest loss,
and fatalities are feared in the hills sur
rounding the camp, where several
hundred men are prospecting without
any protection from the storm. Five
buildings in Cripple Creek were blown
down. including a three-story building
and lodging house occupied by seventy
four roomers and residence occupied
by Frank Bierbower, paying teller of the
First National bank" The wind ranged
from fifty to eighty miles an hour
At Lander, Wyo., there was mud
storm, preceded by snow, that covered
the ground to the depth of inches.
Following this came a shower of red
mud, succeeded by a shower of black
mud, that covered houses and people
with Shiny coat
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
DECATUR.
Decatur Made the Distributing Point-A
Fatal Difficulty.

Decatur MADE the DISTRIBUTING Po1nt-A
Fatal Difficulty.
Decatur, April 13-(Special) 1.-The Buff
falo Lumber company has made Decatur
distributing point, and the Luke Prior,
Jr., has been engaged to transport their
lumber to this city.
gentleman from Tuscumbia was seen
here this morning and reports six cases
of smallpox quarantined in that city.
Morgan county circuit court began its
four weeks session here this morning.
Besides the civil docket there is the muir
der case of the state VS.. William Pickens
who is being tried for the killing of a
young white man of the same name
about year ago in this city.
A destructive fire occurred at Trinity
Ala, yesterday morning. Immediately
after the Methodist Episcopal church.
south, congregation had been dismissed
blaze was discovered in the barn of
Rev. M. N Morris, whose grounds and
building adjoin the church property, and
in few moments the barn had been
burned and the flames communicated to
the church building, the upper portion of
which was occupied by a Masonic lodge,
and within an hour the building was re-
duced to ashes. Other houses in the To-
cality caught FIRE from the burning build
ing, but, by great efforts on the part of
the citizens, all were saved but the
church and barn, with slight damage to
otner buildings. The actual loss is eS-
timated at fully $4,000 A valuable horse
is said to have been damaged beyond use
in the burning barn.
Information In general has reached this
city of shooting that took place at
Hillsboro Ala, late Saturday evening
between James Whitehurst, section
boss on the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road, and two brothers named Cornelius.
Report says that Whitehurst had been
attacked early in the evening by one or
both of the men while engaged with his
force of hands on the road and had been
forced to flee, but later in the day. hav-
ing secured arms, Whitehurst, while be-
ing again attacked by them and again id
a fieeting attitude, and while he was be-
ing chased by one with an ak handle
and the other with revolver, having re-
ceived two pistol wounds from weapon
in the hands of Hugh Cornelius, turned
and instantly shot his assailant nearest
hi I'M
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
Mavor stronp,s veto message.

Albany N. Y, April 13.-The veto mes
sage of Mayor Strong of New York city
of the greater New York bill was read in
the senate tonight, when it was for the
first time made present. AS soon as it
was read the message was, on Senator
Lexow's motion laid on the table to be
printed The veto message-ef Mayor
Wurster of Brooklyn and the message of
approval of Mayor Gleason of Long Is
land City on the same bill, which have
already been published, were also read
and tabled for printing. The bill itself
was laid on the table and will next come
up when a motion is made to pass the
bill over the vetoes of the mayors
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
AUBURN.
An Interesting Lecture-Auburn Beat for
Clarke.


Auburn, April 13.-(Special PROF. B.
B. Ross gave an instructive and interest
ing lecture last Saturday night in the
chapel of the Polytechnic institute on
'The Technical Relations of Industrial
Chemistry" A number of skillful expert
ments were made, illustrating calico
printing and various other phases of in
dustrial chemistry.
Miss Kate Hatfield gave musical re-
cital Saturday night at the home of Mrs.
Boyd, her music teacher. Miss Kate rem
dered excellently some choice music,
which was much appreciated by her
friends. The recital was a compliment
both to the pupil and to the well de-
served reputation of the teacher.
DR.. P. H. Nell returned Saturday from
the meeting of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies union at Admission DR.. Nell was re-
elected president of the union.
In the primary election here Saturday
the vote stood, Johnston 16, Clarke rs. A
great many who voted for Mr.. Clarke feel
that 1t is best that Captain Johnston is
nominated.
Col. H. Clay Armstrong is at home from
Montgomery visiting his family.
Auditor Purifoy came up from Mont
gomery Saturday morning to visit his
family over Sunday,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
SULLIG EMIT.
A Fatal Difficulty Between Former Pa



SuIligent, April 13.-(Special.)-Gu
Smith shot Lonzo GUN at this place
Saturday afternoon. Guin lived about
twelve hours. dying IN great agony Sun
day morning al l 80
Guin and Smith had been partners in a
mercantile business at this place. They
dissolved about one month ago, Guin
continuing the business. Hard feelings
came up before they dissolved and trou-
BILE has been brewing ever since. Eye
witnesses says GUN hit Smith with an
axhandle when the latter pulled his pistol
and shot Guin in the arm twice, stopping
Guin. Smith started to walk away, but
turned and shot Guin In the abdomen.
which shot proved to be fatal.
Smith fled, but his people say he ex-
poets to return and stand trial.
Gum was a staunch republican and
postmaster here during Harrison's ad-
Immigration. Politics had nothing to do
with this affair GUN was kind hearted
man, and, loved by hts 6ownsmen, regard
less of political affiliations.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
NeWport Results.

Newport. KY. April ia starting ma
chine was used in the fifth race today.
and was a success, the field getting
away heads together. Three favorites,
two outsiders and second choices won.
Weather fine track fast. Attendance
3000 Results:
First race, six and a half furlongs-
Adonis 10 QIam), Is to 1. won; Judge
Dennis second, Gladioli third. Time,
1:22%.
Second race, half a mile-Dunois. 104
(Ross). to 5. won; Van Nessa second,
Cynthia third. Time, 0:5S.
Third race, five furlongs-Eli, 81 Of.
Gardner). s. to l. won: Golden Crown
second. Alex Labold third. Time, 1909.
Fourth race. half a mile--Amiabie, 9S
CWalker). 2 to /, won; Lady Loosam sec
ond, Lady Emo third. Time. 0:5o.
Fifth race. one mile---Derfargflla, 107
(Walker), 2 to /, won; La Fiesta second.
Booze third. Time, 1:44A-
Sixth race, seven furlongs-Almo. 103
(Ross), to 1, won; Text second. Hubert
third Time 1:30
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
FLORENCE.
The Memphis and Charleston Railroad Boy
cotted by the Merchants.

Florence. April 13.-(Special) 1.-THE agi-
tation of the bridge toll question has re-
suited in the merchants of Florence with
drawing almost their entire patronage
from the Memphis and Charleston rail-
way. A petition was circulated among
the merchants this morning, the signers
agreeing to have no goods shipped via
the Memphis and Charleston railroad un-
til the tolls ON the Florence bridge are
reduced. The petition was signed by
nearly every merchant OF this city. The
railroad company viii lose more in the
withdrawal of patronage than the tolls on
the bridge amount to.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
AN UNIQUE GAME OF BALL
It Was Played Under the Old
Rules
BY SOME OLD TIME PLAYERS
Pitcher Allowed Nine Balls and Runner Not
Allowed TO 0yerrun the First
Base

Rockford, ILL.,, April 13.-Rain stopped
the most unique game in the history of
baseball today Veterans of the eos
whose names were once household words
met in contest according to the old rules
that give the pitcher nine balls, made a
foul on a bound out and caused the rum
ner to be called out If he overran first
base. The umpire of the game was H. H.
Waldo, rs years of age, known as the
rather of Forest City's," which team
was organized here in 1865 and played
until 1875, being one of the most famous
clubs In the country. The game today
was In honor of Harry Wright, the pro-
ceeds going to the erection of a monu-
ment to him in Philadelphia. It was made
the reunion of players of the old Forest
had been prominent on other teams vol
unteered their services. One team was
made up of A. G. Spalding, George e.
King, Frank Trumbull, AL Barker, M. l..
Wheeler, r. @. Buchanan, w. L. Light
hart, B. Osborn, Fred Cone, and the other
club consisted of Cherokee" Fisher, M.
Larue Harry Starr w. s. Stearns, Dan
O'Leary, e. c. Dunn, George Wright, G.
L. Page and M. H. Golden. Spalding and
King Fisher and Larue formed the bat
teries.
George Wright, brother of Harry
Wright, played shortstop for his team.
The Forest Citys banked their oppo-
nents, and in their half batted out four
runs, when a heavy rain stopped the
game. The attendance was $500, threat
ening weather keeping away many from
surrounding towns and Chicago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
Memphis Results.

Memphis, April 13.-Today's races were
run in the rain over heavy course and
before a small crowd. Five out of six
day. the starting machine today created
strong dissatisfaction. In the fourth
race it literally tore up the money that
had been placed on Rey del Mar and
Tranby The start was good so far as
the punching of the horses went, but the
gate was lifted too slowly, catching Jock
eys Bum and 7. Murphy, who had the
mounts respectively. Both were jerked
from their mounts. Rey del Mar made
the circuit riderless, while Tranby jump
ed the fence. Both horses had been lib
orally played, though not favorites. Re-
suits:
First race, half mile-Lexington Pr
rate, 108 (Perkins), to 10 won; Storm
King second, Truxillo third. Time, 0:51A.
Second race, six furlongs-Sauterne,
108 Perlxins), to l, won; Petrolene sec
ond. Fra Diavola third. Time, 119%.
Third race, one mile, $1,000 added, Ten
nessee Oaks, for 3-year-old fillies-I.ady
Inez won, Helen Mar second (only two
starters). Time, 1:49A.
Fourth race. one mile-Free Advice. 1903
(Martin). even, won: David second Lit
tie Tom third. Time, l AZ.
Fifth race, half mile--Sussun. 40
tBunn). to S, won; Moncreith second.
Geese Liver third. Time, 0511a.
Six race. six furlongs-Tartarian Ill
(T1fMurphy). 3to 5, won; Overella second.
Efetender third. Time, 1:1TR.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
A Central Amerlcan Exposition.

Washington, April 13.-Senor A. Laze
Arriaga, minister in Washington from
Guatemala and Honduras, has informed
the state department that a Central
American exposition will take place in
Guatemala City from March is to July
Is, 1897. A foreign section will be en-
braced in the exposition. and the minister
says an invitation to take part will be
extended to the United States.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
Railroads. Birthday Celebrated,

Philadelphia, Pa, April 13-The fiftieth
anniversary of the Incorporation of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company was cell
ebrated today At noon a reception was
rendered the operating officers of the
company by President Roberts and the
board of directors in the general offices,
300 invitations having been issued for this
event An hour later a general reception
was held at the same place by the presi-
dent and the directors, which was attend
ed by over 800 persons.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
New Mexico Covered with Snow.

Ration. N. NJ. April 13.-The worst
snow storm ever known in this vicinity
prevailed here yesterday. All the north
bound trains on the Santa Fe are tied UP.
Several hunting parties left here yester-
day, and there are grave fears that all
have persisted. as the cold has been in
tense. with the snow in swirls, making 1t
impossible for anyone to see more than 8
or feet.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14

MONDAY, APRIL ",
AT 2:3o,

AT 2:3O,
We give away the $50 Suit or $50 Silk
Dress. A committee of representative
citizens will have charge of the affair.
In the meantime do not forget that
we are still doing business in our Tailor
ing and Ready-to-wear Clothing Depart
ments. Big line of goods to select from
and can please one and all.
Largest line of Negllgee and Fancy
Shirts in the south. Attached and De-
tached Collars and Cuffs and Collarless.
If desirable, and popular up-to-date fab
RIGS and patterns at prices within reach
of all.
- M. WE'LL & BRO,
Handlers of First-class Mems Goods.
i MI 1916 and 1917 First Avenue.
Ticket on the Suit or Dress with every
dollar spent in our establishment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14

washington, April 13.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nominations, to be
postmasters, CT Daniel Rice, Tennessee
City, Tenn. and Thomas M. Greene. Tiff
ton. Ga.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14

New York, April s.-Heidelbach Ickel-
heimer & Co. will ship 100000 gold to
Europe on the steamer Lain, sailing to-
morrow. The gold will be taken from
the sub-treasury.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
An Invitation
To Merchants.

We extend to our friends scattered
throughout the state an invitation to call
on us at our sample rooms, where we
show a complete line of Dry Goods, Hats
Caps, Shoes, Groceries, etc. Our connec-
lions are Fl. T. Simon-Gregory Dry
Goods company, st. Louis Scott, Force
Smith & Sons Grocery company, ST.
Louis; Desnoyer Shoe company, St.
Louis.
We are in position to give inside fig
ures and respectfully solicit the trade of
merchants, who, when they visit the city,
will find cordial welcome If they call
on us.
POUNCEY BROS,
Phone 21S 11S1s N. Nineteenth st.
4-2-3m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
Old Cincinnatis PLAY Ball.

Cincinnati, April ia game of ball Of
unusual interest was played here this
afternoon between the old Cincinnati
nine of 1882, which team won the Amer
lean Association pennant of that year,
and this years Cincinnati National
league club. The game was for the ben
eft of the Harry Wright monument fund,
and over 5000 persons were in attendance.
The leaguers won by score of to 8.
After the game banquet was rendered
the players by the Harry Wright Veteran
associa ton, which was organized here
last week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Marshfeld, Mo-,
writes: "For six years have been a
sufferer from scrofulous affection OF
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, d. C.,
Springfield, ILL.,, and ST. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After six
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me to submit to are
moval of the gland. At this critical mo-
ment a friend recommended S.S.S.,
and laying aside deep-rooted preju-l
dice against all patent medicines, l be-,
gan its use. Before / had used one bot
tie the enlargement began to disappear,
and now it is entirely gone, though lam
not through with my second bottle yet.
Had l only used your SIS. long ago.
would have escaped years of misery
and saved over $I5o.p
This experience is like that of all who
suffer with deep-seated blood troubles.
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitiess or fatal. SIS. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root OF
the disease and forces it out perfna-
nently.
SIS. (pua1uuteed bnyely yepetable)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14
SHIRT WAIST SETS
from SOC to $500 at
4-I2-2t f.. GLUCK'S.

To Cure Gold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. 26C. 10-27-6m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14

indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates
rise and fall.
BEN M. JACOBS,
Local Observer, Weather Bureau
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14

Reports received at Birmingham, Ala on
April 10, 1896.
observations taken at all stations at a.
m, 10th meridian time