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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
pRITCHARD FORGOT THEM.
Nominations of Harlow and Rice as
Civil Service Commissioners.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. February "a
The confirmation of John b. Harlow. of
Missouri, and William G.. Rice, of New
York, this afternoon, 70 be members OF
the Civil-Service Commission, caused
some amusement, because of the delay
over the action, both names having been
sent to the Senate on the 9Th Of Deem
Der last. They might still have gone
unconfirmed had not Senator Lodge and
one or two others interested in the Civil
Service Commission started an inquiry
about il. The nominations were referred
to the committee. of which Mr.. Pritch-
ard, Of North Carolina, is chairman.
Both the chairman and his clerk are
new at the business. and 1t appears that
the nominations were pigeon-holed, and.
as the committee rarely holds meet
ing. were forgotten. AS the attention Of
the chairman was called TO 1t on his
return to the city, a favorable report was
made and the action Of the Senate
taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

LONDON, FEBRUARY 2A--In the House
Of Lords to-day. Lord Salisbury. In re-
ply TO question by Lord Stanley, OF
Aiderly, said that the case Of France
showed that protection had afforded real
relief to owners and cccupiers OF land,
but ne declared that not one OF his
spseches could be construed into an ar
gument In favor Of protection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
RELICS IN THE LIBRARY.
Movement on Foot to Secure Them
for the Confederate Museum.

A movement was started yesterday TO
have prepared bill which will au-
thorize the transfer from shs state
Library 20 the Confederate Museum Of
the relics of the civil war now in the
Library Among these relics are num-
Der OF rare documents and articles most
desirable for the institution just opened
at the Davis Mansion. The original OF the
last letter written by General Thomas j.
(StonewalD Jackson to General Robert 10.
Lee is on exhibition IN the Library, and
among the other relics are The sword pf
Major Won Borcke. the Great Seal OF TIVE
Confederate States. General j. T.. Il.
Stuart's headquarters flag, Confederate
battle-dag, guidon. piece Of iron-plate
from the srmor Of the Confederate States
ram Virginia CMerrimac), three Confede-
rate States buckles. a piece OF the flag
that was upon the Capitol at the time
Of the evacuation, General Stonewal
Jackson's last battle-order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

Messrs. sam. .. Ryan and Frank ~
WINS they make the most that can DC
made out OF the material furnished
them.
Barney Pagan, John Queen. Lily POST,
IaIo Pomeroy, and host OF capanie
people constitute the remainder or tne
company.
special matinee this afternoon and
this evenings performance closes the en-
gagerent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
The Governors Reception.

On Thursday evening next, from to IL
O'clock, Governor OFerrall viii give a
reception to the members of the General
Assembly at the mansion. He will be as
sisted by his staff, their wives. and many
other ladies', and the occasion promises
to be brilliant one.
Owing to Mrs. O'Ferralls recent afiiic-
ton Mrs. James Lyons, wife of Colonel
James Lyons, chief-of-staff, will take her
place.
The public are cordially invited. and
the Governor will be glad to see all who
NAV attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
THE INDIANA.
The Inspection CompIeted-It Was
Highly Satisfactory.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, February "a
(Special.)-The inspection OF the battle
ship Indiana was completed to-day, and
the naval inspectors win return to WASH
inrgton tomorrow morning. They have
been engaged In the examination several
DAYS. Last week the ships machinery
and quarters were inspected. To-day her
guns were tested. Captain George De-
wey, president OF the Board OF Inspec-
tors. said tonight that the official
inspection Of the Indiana was entire
ly satisfactory-not defect Of any kind
was discovered. The gun-test to-day was
made without hitch. II was conducted
as ~ the ship were under fire. and real
war-tactics were engaged In. The mag
niAcent ship was well handled. He said
the officers proved themselves efficient.
and the marines appeared 10 be thorough
ly familiar with their duties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

LONDON, ENG, February 2i.-The Pail
Mall Gazette's correspondent In Paris
telegraphs that advices received there
from Cairo say there is no doubt that
the British Government has entered into
negotiations with France upon the subject
OK the evacuation Of Egypt. Ii Is believed,
the a,Vces say. that Great Britain is
inclined TO make concessions to France.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
BALTIMoRE's SUNDAY HORROR.
Death of the CoIored Nurse, Alice
Williams.

BALTIMORE, MD, February A-The
colored nurse, Alice Williams, who
Jumped from the third story OF the
burning Armiger house yesterday, died
to-day. Hers is the eighth death. No
Others are likely to occur.
Mrs. Armiger and her daughter, Mrs.
Riley, are slowly recovering.
The remains of Broker Manuel were
taken to New York to-day. Those OF the
dead members Of the Armiger family
have been prepared for burial, but all
are inclosed in tightly-sealed Baskets,
their condition being too terrible to per-
NIT of view.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
Waller Incident Closed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February a.
II Is stated at the State Department that
tho Waller incident has been formally
closed by an exchange OF notes to that
effect between Ambassador Gusts and
the Frepeh Minister of Foreign Affairs.
and II Is presumed At the department that
officlal notification TO this effect viii be
received here In due course Of mail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
FUNERAL OF HON. GEORGE DAVIS.
He Was Attorney-General I'm JEFF
ferson Davis's Cabinet.

WILMINGTON. N. c.. February "a
The funeral Of Hon. George Davis took
place to-day from ST. James Episcopal
church, and was attended by a large con-
course Of people. including two military
companies, OF which Mr.. Davis was an
honorary member; Cape Fear Camp OF
Confederate Veterans, George Davis
Camp OF Sons OF Confederate Veterans,
the Ladies' Memorial Association, the
Produce Exchange, and the Chamber OF
Commerce. The services were conducted
by Bishop Watson. assisted by several
Episcopal clergymen.
The death of Mr.. Davis leaves Hon.
John VI. Reagan the only surviving MEM
Der of President Jefferson Dayis's Cabi-
net.
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A DESPERATE KILLED.
He Went 60 a Loggfng-Camp "a
Clear II 0ut.

BRISTOL, FLA. February 2L--M. r.
crissctt was killed at the lcggins-eamp
Of Coying,on. Cox & Co.. to-day. Girls
sett was desperado and went to the
camp TO clean II out He opened FIRE.
slightly woanding Messrs. coylngton and
cox Meanwhile. Harry GOWN and w.
n. Flowers. employees. procured PTS
tots. and began firing at Grisseft. After
the exchange OF several shots colvin Was
wounded ana Grissett foil dead. Exaini-
nation showed that he hsd been strurk
with eleven bulietA ..-z.- ..-..--.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

ROME. February 2i.-Advices from
Abysslnia state that General Baratieri is
concentrating the Italian army near
Adua. and occupying the pass at Gas
ciorka, near March. in strong force. The
entire Abyssinian army has retired TO
Osobrl. and abandoned all contact with
the Italians
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
MR.. GEORGE MARTIN.
penth OF n Gallant Member OF the
Hack Horse Cavalry.

wARRENTON. VA. February a.
especial.)-Mr. George Martin. member
OF the Old Black Horse Cavalry. of Eau.
auier. died at his home OF pneumonia to.
day. 1t was Mr.. Martins brother. Bob
Martin, 10 whom the gun sent over by
an Englshman during the war was pre-.
sented as being the bravest man In the
cavalry. But George Martin was quite as
distinguished for bravery At that time
a. was his brother. II was he who killed
LIEUTENANT Miggs. son OF General Miggs
United States army. In hand-to-hand
encounter during the war;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

headquarters at Verona, has been APP
pointed 10 the chief command OF the
italian forces sin Africa. the troops OF
which Will be formed into two divisions.
respectively commanded by Generals
Baratlerl and Heusch. The nomination
OF General Pelloux Is received with gene
raj satisfaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
TRUE BILLS AGAINST THEM.
ofYicers of the Horsa Held to Have
Aided Cuba.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. February "a
In the United States District Court to-
day the. grand Jury found true bills
against Captain wlborn and Mates Pc
terson and Johansen. Of the steamship
Horsa, and Captain svanoe and Mate
christensen, OF the steamship Leon.
charging them with organizing military
expeditions in this country TO convey ara
70 the Cuban insurgents. The above
captaIns and mates we're arrested some
time ago ON this charge. and have been
gtven a hearing before = United States
Somu,Issioner and held for trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
Funeral of General Runyon.

NEWARK. N. j.. February 2l-The
funeral services Of Theodore Runyon. late
Ambassador TO Germany. were held in
81. Paups Methodist Episcopal church at
o'clock this afternoon. Admission to the
church was By invitation exclusively, and
only the members of the family In this
country, and national. State. and city
dIgnitaries we're permitted Y enter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
A Counter Suit.

LyNcHBURG. VA. February a.
fspecIai) IA suit has been Instituted In
the United States Circuit Court here
by 7. p. jose a. Sons, OF Bristol, and
D Hslsey. a prominent tobacconlst. for
tha sam OF fs,o9o. I'd. Major Halsey re-
csntlv instituted a suit In the Corpora
tIon Court against the English firm for
Mrs. John d. Holt died in this city
sunday afternoon from q stroke Of pa
raiysIs. She was "a years Of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25

JOHANNESBURG. February e1-1,e
,,s'se drapery establishment Of store
brothers. IN this city. has been destroy'.d'
b. FIRE. Loss. f75.0o0. W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
Italian Reserves called On,

ROME. February 2i--King HUMMER, no.
esnsa a decree calling out all the re.
-'''ss Of lsiz--reerults born IN that year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
ItaIy's cs,nmander An Af,,e.

ZONE, February 2l.--Licntenans- Gene
"a Laigi PeiIoux. formerly Minister OF
yaf' and AZ present commanding ,hs
f't'h coFpe VI gns Italian army. with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
49,. An Auwusta Countx.

EXHAUSTION. VA. February 24.-(spc-
ciai. 1.-THE residence OF n. L. Woodson. .
~sIi-to-do young farmer. living thres
miles south OF staunten. was destroyed ~
flro to-night --------.------...-. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
Prominent Anu-Parneiii,e Dead.

pusLiN' February 2L--John Deasy.
NO wy. formerly represented West Mayo In
"se rsoese on Commons. and who was
C,s., =, c cns "hips OF the Anti-Parnellltes.
- SaisOw today from phthisls. He
member OF the National League 0'''''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
the vIEDENDORP EXPLosIoN.
'"uses ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Col
tOpatorE--D ynamife.

hh0n-DetODators-- ynamife.
JOHANNESBURG, February 2A--In-
e1'iy into the causes OF the explosion of
dynamite at viedendorp. a suburb OF
ui' city. has elected the fact that a
u'es'oad OF decorators brought from
Foil Elizabeth was placed on side
useh al the Braamfontein freight depot.
= locomotive. in shifting cars. came into
.o.Asion with the car containing the de-
.Nalois, the contents OF the car ex-
p,olsa rom ne shock, and the explosion
V me deionators caused the explosion
~ the dynamite. which was contained
=" cars standing on track near by.
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cuLPErER.

Address Before the Janfsr Order
Uafsed American Mechanics.
cULpEPEE. VA. February 2is-<Eps-
cial.)--H Hon. Frank E. Anderson. Chief OF
the Law Division Of the pensiop Bureau.
al Washington, d. c., delivered an ad-
dress 10 the Junior Order United Amhfa'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
NEW PLUMBING SHOP. Honest work at honest prices.
 J. F. GOSSETT, II-3o-tf. 1914 End Ave.
T
TERSELY TOLD.

The Commercial club meets in regular monthly session tomorrow.
 The German-American Union is or ganizlng to treat Mayor Evans to a serenade Saturday night.
 The Southern railroad shops reduced the time to five hours work per day. Five men were laid off yesterday.
 M. P. Allgood, a lawyer and preacher, of Oneonta, died last week. He was 33 years of age, and left a wife and three children. -
 The military returned from the inaugu- ration yesterday afternoon. They report a good time, though the weather was a little unpleasant
 An intelligent negro remarked yester- day that from this on he intended to cast his ballot with the democracy straight That every election convinces him this is the best move for himself and race.
 Mir c, W. Carlton, the architect, has drawn plans for the proposed alteration of the residence of Maj. F. Y. Ander- son, near Capitol park to @ colonial man. sion. If completed as drawn it will pre- sent an imposing appearance with its white columns. broad verandas, carved balustrades, and wide steps It will oc- crpy a commanding site and will be a fitting companion to the state capitol.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
MISS EMILY-BANKER.

or the brighteSt stars now tracing their respective orbits upon the theatrical finn a7aent for the see5on of 1S96-57, none Will be watched with closer interest than Elm fly Bancker the beautiful ard dashihg y0urg comedienne, some mention 'cof whose. remarkablbe5 achievements has previously arpee red h these columns
 Miss Bancker, at this late hour, needs no introduction to tie play-goers of this city. To recall the story Of how she took possession Of their hearts upon her initial appearaEee before them were su
 perfiuous. Cnly few of those appre- ciative votaries of liglit frothy comedy. wlo have applaudcd the "cornique e,s- quisite" In her merry play, Our Flat however, arc fa ynii.ar with her interest," ing earlier history. From the first hour that Emily Bancker put a dainty foot on the stage Che has been a success. Early in her career Ei3e was the brigh test, gayest, sweetess flower in the borqust of rare ex5tics that surrounded the bril-
 liant Rosina vokesS now gone from a world that was betteffor hrf iisiEg in r.
 One nieIIiorable night Emily Bancker nashed, with the frendeur of a meteor, beforc&tho pIay-geir8 svorld ss the star Of Charles Fro osimafi s ssGloria-a." She
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
AT O'BRlEN'S.
GEORGIA MINsTRELs

Che thing that will surprise the visitor to the minstrels at the opera house to- morrow night will be the entire absence of all objectionable features, such as white face, spectacular and circus ad- juncts. which have been injected into minstrel programmes. This company gives reproduction of cld-time min strelsy. with features up to date. Th= following is from the Lexington Qky) Transcript:
 The opera house was packed from pit to dome last night with both white and colored citizens, the latter occupying the two galleries. The attraction was Rich ards 6 Pringle's famous Gecrgia min strcls. The troupe is composed entirely of colored talent, and as a whole the besi seen in Lexingto ton for many a day. The first part was productive Of much rnrth the musical numbers and the jokes or gags" being new and entertaining.
 The second part CT finale was exceed ingly interesting. The "crap game caused a continual round of laughter, the juggling CT Jalvin was par excellent, while Billy Kersands kept the house.in an uproar with his original negro songs and saying3
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
DOG AND PONY ACTORS.

Extremely Clever in All the Feats That
 Form a Pleasing Show.
 A dog and pony show, fresh from the sawdust arena, on an opera house stage was the surprising and decidedly inter- taining bill that greeted the visitors at O'Briens last evening. Society was there-that is, goodly number of Bir- mingham's leading citizens were present, while the company on the stage was com posed of a most aristocratic assemblage of dog and pony actors. These little four-footed actors, comprising seventy four dogs and forty ponies, go to make up Sipe, Dolman & Blake's America s greatest trick dog and educated pony show, which will give two more perform ances at the theater today. Originally the show was to have been seen under canvas, but this was prevented by the indictment weather -5'
 On the stage the performance given by Prof R. J. Blake, the trainer and ring master, is an unusually pretty spectacle and worthy of every word of praise that can be said. The entertainment opens with a military drill by twelve beautiful Shetland ponies, who march and counter march in single and double file and by threes, fours, and siKes through all sorts of difficult evolutions without the least error or misstep. These little ponies show a remarl1a ble degree of intelligence and by their work prove their superiority over all other trained Shetlands. When they are called by name previous to their dismissal from the ring they answer like a well-behaved child and walk up to Prof. Blake to receive the little caress that he always gives them.
 Sipe, Dolman x Biake's band, under the leadership of Prof. Engene Wack, filled in the interlude with the rendition of a musical episode (descriptive) en- titled, "A Hunt in the Black Forest by Voelker, the celebrated composer. No selection that Prof. Wack could have chosen would have been more highly ap- preciated by the audience, and with the ponies and dogs uppermost in the minds of everyone, what could have been moro appropriate? Sipe, Dolman & Blake have a surprisingly good band, as good, if not better, than is heard with the best travel ing companies, and the vim and finish with which Prof. Wack renders his selec- tions gives them a polish that is aston ishingly good for band of but twelve pieces.
 The curtain again rises, revealing the company of canines seated about the stage so that they range in size from massive St. Bernard on one end down to several tiny white French poodles, and every dog is an actor of surprising abili- ty. Their talent is exhibited by Prof Blake in scores of most difficult athletic feats performed with alacrity and ap- parent pleasure. The work of the clown dogs is particularly amusing and keeps the little folk laughing all the time. In short the show from start to finish is first-class and well worth an afternoon or evening of any persons time.
 The rate of admission for the matinee this afternoon al 2:30 ocloed has been re- duced to 15 and 20 cents, and there will no doubt be ladies and children in great numbers to visit the little dumb actors. The last performance will be given to- night. .....- : ...-.--....
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
AT CHARLOTTE, N. c.
Roses in Bloom and Fruit on Tree!
 Caught by Sleet and Snow.

Roses in Bloom and Fruit on Trees
 Caught by Sleet and Snow.
 Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 2.-A winter storm of unusual severity beginning last night and early this morning and con tinuing' all day has encased in a sheeting of sleet roses in full bloom. beguiled and betrayed by the lingering southern sum- mer and then spread over their icy collins heavy shroud of snow In some of the orchards near the city second crop of apples and pears were ripening
 The snow is nine or ten inches deep. The street car service made brave fight for the right of way during the day. It coupled four of it's largest cars together with a snow blow in front and cleared the track, giving the city a partial service during the day. but the winds kept drift ing the snow upon the track and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon the cars stopped running.
 About o'clock a gentleman picked up boy of years of age returning home from school, who had fallen in the snow and was numb with cold Wrapping the child in his overcoat he carried it home, but 1t was some hours before the boy could speak.
 Nearly all trains are reported delayed, a number of freight trains on the South ern railway having been annulled or stop- ped on the way.
 The snow storm ceased at o'clock It is the heaviest in Charlotte for the eigh- teen years that weather records have been kept
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
ATLANTIC COAST SWEPT By a Snow Storm of Unusual
 Severity. ROSES IN FULL BLOOM And Second Crop of Fruit Wrapped in Snow
 and Ice at Charlotte, N. C. PEOPLE FROZEN IN THE NORTHWEST Street Car Traffic at Stand Still in Vir- ginie and Carolina Cities-Indica-
 tions Point to Abatement
 in the South.
PEOPLE FROZEN IN THE NORTHWEST

Washington, Dec. 2.-The barometer has fallen rapidly on the Carolina and Virginia coasts, and a storm of great energy is apparently central to the east of Hatteras. The barometer has also fallen rapidly in the extreme northwest and slowly over the central valleys and lake regions; it has risen on the gulf and Pacific coasts and in northeastern New England.
 It is colder on the Atlantic coast, but the temperature has risen slowly in the central valleys and lake regions. It is much warmer in the extreme northwest.
 Heavy snows are reported from the south Atlantic states and heavy rain on the south Atlantic coast. Cloudy and threatening weather is reported from the middle Atlantic and southern New England coasts with high northeasterly winds
 The weather is generally clear in all other districts.
 The indications are that the weather will be warmer and fair in the central valleys Cloudy and threatening weather and probably snow will prevail on the middle Atlantic and southern New Eng land coast. with high, dangerous north easterly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03

Ouackery is always diScov- ering remedies which will act upon the germs of disease directly and kill them. But no discovery has ever yet been approved by doctors which will cure consump- ton that way. Germs can only be killed by making the body strong enough to over come them, and the early use of such a remedy as Scott's Emulsion is one of the helps. In the daily war fare man keeps up, he wins best, who is provided with the needed strength, such as Scott's Emulsion supplies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
Special sale of Blankets and Comforts today at Caheen's.
PERSONAL.

R. l.. Adams, of Gadsden, is in the city.
 J. w. Potts, of Greensboro, was in the city yesterday.
 Correspondents and traders of the late firm of Clapp 6 Co, of New York, whose suspension was recently announced, will learn something of interest by addressing E. A. Walton, Hennen Building, New Or leans, La.
 I do not exaggerate when I say that T. c. King has as many pairs of misses and childrens shoes, at all prices and styles. as any three shoe stores in the city. Free shine on calf skin school shoes every day-hours ? D. m. to p. m.
 If
 Supt. Morris, of the Columbus and Western division of the Central railroad, was in the city yesterday.
 Please give me a look before buying la dies and boys shoes, as am headquar- ters on the newest styles and lowest prices. All made by the best factories in the land. Free shine on calf skin shoes daily; hours, a. m. to 12 m; p. m. to { D. m. T. c. KING.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-03
AT PETERSRuRG. VA.

Petersburg, Va, Dec "A bout noon today a heavy snow storm set in here and it has been showing hard ever since. Tonight the storm abated some little, but it is still showing and there are no signs of clearing weather. The snow is about five inches in depth on level, but in some. places it has drifted to much greater depth. Late this afternoon the electric cars were forced to stop running on account of the tracks being blocked with snow. Some few sleighs were to be seen on the streets this afternoon.