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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Hitch in the Baseball Programme.

There is a decided hitch in the matter of getting the Southern league ready for the season. At last Sundays meeting here the magnates dropped Nashville and sent rep resentatives to Columbus. Ga.. with a view of having that city fill the vacancy. The effort was unsuccessful.
 In yesterdays State Herald appeared a telegram from Atlanta announcing that President Henry Powers would issue a proclamation forming a six-club league thus dropping Memphis.
 Memphis seems to have gotten the idea that Little Rock was slated for the slide and sends out a press dispatch to the effect that if Little Rock is thrown out she, too, will follow by throwing herself out
 Herein lies the hitch. If Little Rock is dropped Memphis goes out, and if straws show which way the wind blows 1t is all most certain that Little Rock will do the honorable by. Memphis, The, latter city claims that Little Rock is the strongest club financially, in the league, but she evil dently forgot Birmingham was in the league.
 Birmingham is willing to do the right thing by all her sister cities and would much prefer eight teams to six.
 Fix the thing up, gentlemen, and let us have good, clean ball playing and plenty of it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Mr. George N. Curzon Answers Several lm- porta mt Questions in the House of
 Commons.

London, March 27.-In the house of commons today MT. A. J. Balfour, first lord of the treasury, read a letter from the Duke of Cambridge resigning his claim to the special pension which 1t had been proposed to grant him on the ground that he did not wish to subject the min isterial party to any controversy over the matter.
 MT. George N. Curzon, under secretary of the foreign office, stated that the gov ernment did not intend to send British expedition to Dongola next autumn. This statement was made in answer to a ques- tion by member of the opposition. He further said that the sanction of the ad- vance of the Egyptian reserve fund to- ward the cost of the Nile expedition now under way did not rest with the powers, but with the commission of the Egyptian public debt, who had the right to decide whether the advance should be made. By the vote of a majority of the commit tee, he said, they had so decided.
 MT. Reginald McKinn, liberal member for North Monmouthshire, moved to re- duce the foreign office estimates as a protest against the concessions that had been made by the government to France in the Siam convention.
 MT. Curzon denied that the convention provided for partition of Siam between Great Britain and France, and said that the right of the former remained intact throughout the dominion of Siam.
 The territory that Great Britain had surrendered was of so little value that Lord Rosebery, when prime minister, had proposed to include it in buffer 1, state. The Siamese government. Mir Curzpn said, was satisfied with the con- VentiOn.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

was pronounced and the convention dis missed until today at g o'clock.
 Today's Programme.
 9 to 9:15-Prayer service.
 9:15 to 10-"The Focal Point in the As- sociation," J. F. Hooper, chairman. re- ligious work committee, Selma. a.s 10 to 10:30-"Business Methods in Asso- citation Finances" W. F. Tyler, chairman finance committee, Birmingham.
 10:30 to Il 15-"Plans for State Work. , 1115 to 12-"Some Methods of Bible Study" L. w. Messer.
 2:30-Business session.
 315-Excursion over electric car lines. 6-Tea at association rooms, served by ladies auxiliary, Birmingham.
 7:30 to 7:45-Praise service, Rev. A. G. Irons, Demopolis.
 7:45 to S:15-"Christ Among Railroad Men" L. A. Coulter state secretary Young Mems Christian association, Rich mond, Va.
 S;15-"The Worldwide Work" with stereopticon views, L. w Messer, general secretary Young Mems Christian associa- tion. Chicago sl=f-.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Rjchard Washing ton Hanged

Charleston S. C.. March T-A special to the News and Courier from Abbeville, s. C., says:
 Richard Washington, eolored, was hanged here today between the hours of 10 and II a. m. for the murder of Narcissa Bagwell last November near Cokesbury, throwing her body in a barn, which he fired, hoping to hide his awful crime. He died apparently without fear, confessing to die. Father J. D. Budds was with him to the last. Sheriff Nance did his work well, all being conducted quietly and or derly. pr. G. A, Neuffer pronounced life extinct in about eleven minutes. his neck heinz broken.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good. happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa- rilla and had her give 1t a trial. From the very first dose she began to get better. After taking few bottles she was com- pletely cured and her health has been the best ever since." MRS. ADDIE PECK, 12 Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
 "I will say that my mother has not stated my case in as strong words as I would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla has truly cured me and I am now we'll" CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
 Be sure to get Hoods, because
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Musicians Union Local No. B annual concert for the ben eft of their delegate fund will take place Sunday, March 29, at East Lake, at 2:3O p. m.
 The committee in charge, Messrs. Sutto, Chace, Stowe, Hoffstadt and Friedman, have left nothing undone to make the occasion one long to be re- membered.
 The different bands and or ch9stras within the union will render selections, and Messrs. Weber, Jackson, Memoli and others will render solos.
 The entire programme will be under the direction of Prof. Henri Weber.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
REVENUE RAIDS.
Illicit Stills Broken Up in Franklin and Lauder
 dale Counties.

The following raids on distilleries were internal revenue collector:
 By Deputy Collector w. T. Cole and Deputy Marshal R. H. Smith, a still To- cated near Maud postoffice, Franklin county, Jasper Sanders being the re- puted owner. Fifteen fermenters and one flake stand were also captured estl- mated value, $2O Sanders was arrested and held to bail
 By Officers Cole, J. P, Shaw and J. A. O'Bear, a still located near Green Hill, Lauderdale county, J. N. Cannady said to be the owner and operator. It was a copper still. with copper cap and worm, and was valued at $100 Ten fermenters and 800 gallons of spirit beer were also destroyed. Cannady was arrested and held to bail.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
POLICE PlCkINGS.

Henry Clay, colored, is docketed at the city prison charged with embezzle- ment of grip and $4.50 in checks Off, cers Baker and Walker made the arrest.
 Jeff Holmes, an 11-year-old coon. is held on the charge of assault with a knife on E. W. Bullock. Sergeant J. B. Donel- son made the arrest.
 John Jackson, Gus Winn William Jackson, Griffin Skinner and Russell An derson, a quintette of youthful negro burglars, are held on a charge of larceny. Three of them were bound over to the grand jury yesterday morning, and addi- tional charges are now docketed against them. Officer Langston officiated in these paSpa
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
M others

Anxiously watch declining health of their daughters. So many are cut off by consumption in early years that there is real cause for anxiety. In the early stages, when not beyond the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa- parilla will restore the quality and quantity of the blood and thus give good health. Read the following letter:
 "It is but just to write about my daughter Cora, aged 1s. She was com- pletely run down, declining, had that tired feeling, and friends said she would not live over three months. She had bad
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Prof. Henri Weber's newly organized brass and reed band will render for the first time his latest composition, enti- tied sRe m smbrances of Mardi Gras," at the grand concert of the union musicians, to be given at East Lake Sunday, March go, at 2:3O D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
TERSELY TOLD.

MT. M. S. Blank says it is ten-pound bouncing boy and all is well; hence the smile.
 The manufacturing committee of the Commercial club will meet this morning at Il o'clock.
 negro named Doss, near Mary Pratt, got on his ear yesterday and, after whip ping his wife, took an ax and smashed the furniture. He left before the arrival of the officers.
 The body of George Grady, colored, was found Thursday on the top of some boil CTS at Thomas furnace. He had been missing three days. He died from suf- location from gas.
 Gentlemen: I 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.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage executed to the undersigned on the 4th day of Feb ruary, 1891, by Jesse A.. Yeates and Ruth V. Yeates, his wife, and duly recorded in book 151, page 1SS of the probate records of Jef- ferson county, Alabama, default having been made in the payment of the amount secured to be paid by said mortgage, I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, on
 MONDAY, THE BOTH DAY OF MARCH
 1896, in front of the court house door of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, the following de- gage: Lot No. 23, in block No. 45, in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Alabama.
 JAMES T. MURFEE, Mortgagee TURNER & LATADY, Attorneys. 2-27-30t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Passover Celebration.

The faithful of the Hebraio faith of Birmingham and the rest of the world will begin today the celebration of the Lords deliv erance of the children of Israel. the sacred season of the Passover, Appropriate services will be held this evening at 6 o'clock and tomorrow morn ing at Temple Emanuel. the latter begin ming at 10 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
DETERMINED TO BOLT.
Sound Money Democrats of Texas Will
 Leave the Party.

IedV5 tIIH T Hfby.
 Dallas, Tex, March N.-A meeting of sound money democrats was held here today. in which about 200 prominent poli- ticians took part. They practically deter mined to bolt the party if free silver platform is adopted by the state conven- ton, which action appears to be fore gone conclraion. The meeting passed resolutions favoring the calling of state convention of sound money democrats to consider the situation. Chairman Sudley of the state executive committee was bit terly denounced. Resolutions declaring in favor of the gold standard were adopt
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

If you are interested in Bir- mingham you should send sample copies of the indus trial edition of the State Her. aid issued on the 1st of March. They can be purchased at this office at 5c per copy. 3-4-f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Prof. Henri Weber will pos- itively play one of his match less clarionet solos, his own arrangement, Carnival de Venice," at the Musicians Union concert at East Lake Sunday, March go, 1896, at 2:SO D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
seo, 900 Damages for Mrs. Kitson.

London, March 27.-The jury in the &C., tion for islander brought by Mrs. Kitson, sster-in-law of Sir James Kitson, mem Der of parliament, against the celebrated accoucher, Dr. Playfair, today award ed Mrs. Kitson a verdict of E12,000 dam ages. The islander upon which the ac- ton was based was an allegation made by pr. Playfair that Mrs. Kitson was un- ohaste. The defense claimed that profess sional privilege entitled him to make the allegation, but the defense was not sus- tained.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Dr. Peters Wnl Resign.

Berlin, March N.-Dr. Peters, the Afri- can explorer, against whom grave charges have been made regarding his conduct as an official of the German colonial government. intends to, resign from the German service, no matter how the judicial inquiry into his conduct ends. He will go to Somaliland in the service of foreign country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Prof. Henri Weber's newly organized brass and reed band will render for the first time his latest composition, enti- tied "Remembrances of Mardi Gras," at the grand concert of the union musicians, to be given at East Lake Sunday, March 29, at 2:3O D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
A Fight With Matabeles.

Cape Town, March 27.-Mr. Cecil J.
 Rhodes, late prime minister of Cape Col ony, has started for Buluowayo. It is reported that sharp encounter has taken place between party of mounted patrols and a force of Matabeles at a point twenty-five miles from Buluowayo
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Waras to Ra Raised

Pottstown, Pa., March 27-The Ellis & Lessig Steel and Iron company has notified its employees of a raise of wages in every department of 10 per cent The change, which will go into effect April 1. will benefit over 300 men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Six Club League Decided On.

Atlanta, March 27.-It has been virtually decided by the baseball directors to have a sjx-club leage composed of Atlanta, Bir- mingham, Little Rock. Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans. Unless Memphis and
 Nashville, which places are anxious. but
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Our stock of gas and gaso- line stoves is very complete. Would like to show them to you. Estes Stove Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Delagoa Bay Not Purchased.

London, March 27.-The report pub lished in the Chronicle today that Great Britain had purchased Delagoa bay East Africa, from the Portuguese was off cially denied
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
M. NEIL < BRO,
Fashionable TaiIors,
 Clothiers and Furnishers, 1915 and 1917 First Avenue.


 The arrival of our new SPRING GOODS makes our TAILORING DE- APARTMENT complete and loaded down with FOREIGN WOOLENs of the latest patterns. Would suggest that you call and select your Spring Suit.
 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--IIav ing sold out our old stock, we were en- abled to purchase the finest and most complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's Clothing ever shown In Birmingham. New Goods arriving daily. THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age 4 to 16 years, at Soc up. MEMS ODD PANTS in latest novelties and designs. PERFECT PETERS.
 MEMS FURNISHINGS-C Complete line FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and nopoy patterns. Spring Hats now ready for your inspection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

To Cure Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
DEMlVCD From PHO Seccn nd llnllU IHU Avenue to 4oo N. Twentieth Street. Pat w alsh's Tin Store.
 G/NE HE 4 GAEL.
Birmingham, powderly and Bossemer
 R. R. Schedule.
LABOR TROUBLES.
Baltimore Clothing Will Be Boycotted Al
 Over the United Siltes


 Baltimore, Md March 27.-Unless the clothing manufacturers of Baltimore come to terms with the 6000 striking gar ment workers, or express the.r willing ness to arbitrate their points of differ ence by Monday morning, a boycott will be declared against Baltimore clothing all over the United States. The garment workers are firm The Federation of La bor is back of them, and everything, they f assert, is in readiness for that powerful organization to play what it considers It's trump card. Heretofore the boycott was confined to only two Baltimore firms After Monday all Baltimore made cloth ing will be actively boycotted should no agreement be arrived at.
 This decision was reached today at a protracted meeting of the strike leaders. It was also decided to issue circular making an appeal to labor organiza ions throughout the United States for funds to support the 5000 Baltimore strikers. The locaflabor unions have given finan- cial aid to the strikers during the four weeks they have been out of work. and 5000 was received today from New York, but more money must be had soon.
 General Secretary White. who is in charge of the strike, is in favor of arbi- trating the differences between the strik- CTS and the employers, but it is not likely that he will be given an opportunity to do so, as the manufacturers say that there is nothing to arbitrate, and they absolutely decline to recognize the strik- CTS save as individuals
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
M. VEL & BRO.

$50.00 SUIT or $500O SILK DRESS for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket with every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and = fall.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
DR KIRKLAND'S ADDRESS
 v Was the Feature of the Y. M. C. A. Convention. THREE SESSIONS YESTERDAY Excellent Reports Were Made by the Delegates The Woman's Auxiliary Held Short .- Meeting.
 

After a song service and prayer yes- terday morning Dr. A. B. Curry, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, ad- dressed the Young Mems Christian asso- citation convention on the subject of "The Quiet Hour" pr. Curry treated the topic in a clear and able manner, which was both entertaining and instructive to his hearers.
 State Secretary F. l.. Willis led the convention in song. after which came the reports of associat tions from delegates, as follows; .- -
 Demopolis, A. G. Irons; Florence, E. Lynn; York Station, W. Edmonds; Ma rion, w. H. Mason, Jr.; Birmingham, J. H. Vinson; Selma, J. M. Drane; Mont gomery, G. T. Booth; Agricultural and Mechanical College, Auburn, w. J. Bee son; Southern University, Greensboro, R. M. McConnell; State Normal College, Florence, J. A. Sneed; University of Ala bama, Tuskaloosa, B. W. Godfrey; Selma Railroad association, MT. Hendricks.
 Without exception these reports show ed that a strong healthy life is in the Young Mems Christian association and that even better development may be confidently looked for in the future.
 MT. F. s. Brockman of New York, inter national college secretary, offered an in- teresting talk on 'The Place of Bible Study in the Life of a Christian Man.
 After the appointment of the following permanent committees the convention took recess until 2:30 o'clock in the af- ternoon.
 Business-B. w. Godfrey. University of Alabama at Tuskaloosa; J. A. Stratton Birmingham; $. G. Hamilton, Florence Normal college.
 Resolutions-J. c. Lawrence Marion; A. M. Earle, Demopolis; J. c. Craig Southern university, Greensboro. Credentials-L. D. Dix, Montgomery; F. L. Howard, Selma; J. Fred Fisher, Flor ence. State executive committee report-Prof. c. H. Ross, Agricultural and Mechanical college, Auburn; F. s. Brockman, pr. A. N. Ballard, Birmingham. .8 Devotional-A. T. K. Barber Birming- ham; George D. Booth Montgomery; William Edmonds, York Station. n
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Prof. Fred l.. Gran1bs and his celebrated orchestra, more widely known as the opera house orchestra, will render several of their most popular selections at East Lake Sum- day, March go, at 2:3O p. m. This will prove to be a gr eat attraction for the Musicians Union concert.
 ATTENTION, DAIRYMEN!
 Extra good corn bran for sale at Wilkinson & Corners mill. 3-2o-e0a-lat
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
DAILY BULLETIN.
Highest temperature, To, lowest, AZ; aver age, 56
 BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer.

Reports received at Birmingham, Ala, on March 27, 1896.
 Observations taken at all stations at a. m 75th meridian time
The morning times., 1896-11-29
MISS MILLS RECITAL.
Young Pianiste Wins More Erie ads
by Her brilliant Execution.

The mclcment weather last night did
not prevent a large number Of music ior Afs
from attending the piano recital OF Miss
LOtJa Mills at the UniverS1iist Church.
Thirteenth and L streets northwest
Miss Mills is Washington girl, ani
therefore ccrtain personal interest at
tached To the entertainment that even the
International reputation s an artiste W Duld
not otherwise have been aroused Neither
the expectation Of the lover of music moi
The lccal pride felt by ali in Mis- Nils
fame Was disappointed. ) program was
presented varied enough 10 display the per
ection Of the piani Sart in all its
phases, hut it needed onl Y the first measures
Of the first numter to satisfy all that the
young artistic was absolute mistress of all
that witchery uf sound that lies in the
noblest creations OF the great composers
Her successful con cHtiCn with the great
est difficulties oftechniquc proved that she
has not attempted to substitute a Genius
for the industry that must unGeTIic every
great success.
From so brilliant program so brilliantly
rendered il is hard to select any one num-
bcr as prc-eminently cInbodying al tn.
beaur;es and possibilities within the range
of Miss Mills art. The depth of feeling
displayed in the rendition of the first
movement in Wcbcr'S Sonata stamps Miss
Mills as musician with Il temperament
suited to her Perfect talent in execution
The rapturous applause OF the audience
showed how thoroughly she had captivatcd
them. -'''
Sharing with her in the honors of the
evening was Mr. Otto Luehkcrt in scycriI
baritone solos. He was in excellent voice
and Won the audience without effort Mr.
Edward Varela was the accompanist and
performed his task with artistic apprccia-
tion of each number.
The morning times., 1896-11-29
ADMISSION TO COLLEGES.
Present standard of Requirements
VIII Not BE Lowered.

Philadelphia, Nov. 2S.-The tenth annual
convention of the Association OF Colleges
and Preparatory Schools of the Middle
States and Maryland. which began yes
terday, resumed its session today in the
Chapel of the University of Pennsylvania.
y resolution offered by President Schur-
man, of Cornell, declaring it to be the
sense of the meeting that the present
standard of requirements for collegiate
admission should not be lowered, was
adopted. These officers were elected:
President, ]. G. Schurman; Cornell Uni
versity vice presidents, ] John Quincy a dams,
University OF Pennsylvania: Chancellor
Henry N. McCracken, University of the
City OF New York; Professor Pace, Catho-
lie University of America, Washington,
ID. c.; Charles F. Ruddotz, Baltimore City
College; Professor Robinson, Delaware
college; superintendent, Randall Spalding,
OF Mont Clair, n. j., secretary, Professor
Daniel Munro, University Of Pennsy yyania;
treasurer. Professor John B. Keiffer.
Franklin and Marshall; executive com
Inittee, president, secretary, and treas
urer, and Professor Nicholas Murray But
Ter, Columbia University; President Charles
d. Garmo, Swarthmore College. Wilson
F errand, Newark Academy, and James c.
Nick cnzie, Lawrenceville, N. j.
This concluded the business of the ses-
sion and the convention finally adjourned
The morning times., 1896-11-29
IMPORTANCE
OF THE
NATIONAL
GUARD.

great reserve supply of well-drilled soldiers
for the Army in case of war with
foreign power. Secretary Lamont lays
great stress upon this matter in his annual
report and makes recommendations looking
to the fuller and better equipment of the
citizen soldicry by the National Govern
ment, which are concurred in by every
prominent Army officer whose opinion was
sought. One of the things favored by
Secretary Lamont is some provision which
viii enable the militia organizations of
serviceahe arms and accoutremcnts from
the General Government in exchange for
such now i'll their possession, which have
become nnserviceable.
Up to few years age Congress was ex-
ceedingly illiberal i'll its treatment of the
National Guard. A paltry appropriation
and an equipment of arms discarded by the
regular Army was the largest favor the
militia received at the hands of the ma
tional legislature. Within the last two or
three years, however, its views and actions
have undergone Il change, presumably
owing TO the numerical increase of the
guard, which evinced a growing interest
in the militia on the part of the citizens
of the different States In addition, how
ever, to larger appropriations, Congress
should also authorize and direct the detail
Of a regular Army officer by the Secretary
of War for each State whose Governor
might make application, to act as drill
master for the militia companies. 1t will
pay. in more ways than One, to make the
National Guard as strong and reliable as
possible.