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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
aring the books of the Old and New Tes-

bearing the books of the Old and New Tes-
lament.
In the southwest corner of the auditorium
there will be placed fine new organ, sur
rounded by a choir gallery. The church is
to be lighted in the day by a series Of win
dows from the north, south and east sides.
The main auditorium windows will be d.
vided into two parts, the lower sashes con-
tanning the memorial plates of glass, while
the upper portion of the windows in the
auditorium are to be of stained glass of
uniform design, thus obviating the placing
OF memorial windows from time to time
without system.
At night the church will be lighted by
electricity. although provision has been
made for gas. The building committee is
composed as follows: Chairman the pastor
of the church, Rev. Gustavas W. Hobbs:
Messrs. W. ]. Palmer. M. Otterback, ]. T.
D. Pyles, Belt. Chaplin and Thomas B.
Stahi The architect is Mr.. Paul J. Pelz
while the contractors are Messrs. Espey &
Bean. 1t is expected that the church will
be ready for occupancy by October next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
The Old joke Killer,

From the New York Sun.
One of New York's comic weeklies has for
many years had an old man on it's staff
whose duty 1t is to see that no old jokes are
accepted. He has remarkable memory,
and nearly every week he kills" something
which has passed muster with the younger
editors. He knows the files of his paper
thoroughly. and not infrequently when o
stolen sketch or an old joke is submitted he
can name the month and year in which II
was first printed. Long years of mirth-kil!-
ing have left their mark in the deep burrows
that line his face. 1t has made him sus-
piclous of every one. and particularly of
writers Of Jokes and comic artists This:
man has passed his whole life here in New
York, employed at the amending task of ex-
posing takers. He said 10 a friend not long
ago that old jokes haunted his sleep and
made life burden, but 1t is his boast tha,
none of them has ever worked its way into
his paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
INCIDENTALLY SWIFT FLIGHT
Inc virginia PIOyer Makes More
Than Three Miles a Minute
From the Chautluquan

From the Chaut luauan
The distance covered by birds in a DAVIS
travel Is matter of great interest. but il
Gas not been studied as II ought to be- We
Know, however, in a general way that IN
oer faVorlng circumstances geese and ducks
cover from 300 miles ND to 6le I'm q dan. of
t"enty-four hours. The Woodworking in
sect caters that travel by day prolarl.,
average five or six mics The gorgeous
Baltimore oriole. being easily traced bv
both plumage and voice. has been noted all
ire way from Rodney, Miss, TO Oak Poinr
Manitoba, a distance of 2Os miles and no
covered 1t in forty-eIght days--a sp.ed of
tWehty-seVen miles per day. A lot of Other
blfds were lumped together and an average
" wen -!-ihfee miles g. day obtained Bat
."e observers We're few And then IL NAV
be that the birds few a hundred miles in /,
night and then rested for three days ,bere-
AFTER They averaged so many miles a dav
cut What was their actual speed a-w.ug7
Gatke. a German observer. who bae l,.,.,-.7.,
MY years TO the study of birds i'm mira
hcn on the little island called Heligolspd
conclides that the Virginia piover travels
=, miles per hour. and that the averar.
altitude OF migrants in fine weather is ar
it+st 1900 feet. VIII we ever learn ahout
these things definitely? 0"'
,, inat me time OF a birds arrival in the
si' iiis varies with the weather is known IN
all, Out 10 this rule there are some marvel
GUS exceptions. On May Is, 1887. a NIL
sun oEtckcap warbler was seen I'm q ,er-
taln bush by an observer, who took es-
Peciai note OF the fact because il was A new
bfd TO him and for other reasons In was
seen at 80 pm. A year later the observer
happened to remember the fact and went
10 ire shrubbery to see IL by chance q
blackcap had arrived and found one in the
same bush at the same hour And this rhinn
happened AGAIN the third year. 1t doubt
= hn
mat start north late in the season as rh.
hlackcap does, move with much greater
regularity than the early travellers do.
mat individuals remain behind while the
main hosts of tribe migra tie is very well
Known. 1t Is worth while noting because
IL emphasizes. the assertion that eccentric
People are found among birds as among
men. And some travel far from accuse
tened haunts. The Swainson's hawk from
the Rocky mountains has been found i'm The
Adirondacks. and the horned lark of the
plains in Massachusetts. l should not be
itstonished to find an Idaho magpie hover
ing around the Capitol at Washington.
The reason why birds migrate has NOT
been considered here but the allotted SPACE
is already full. Many reasons are offered
ing for the old brthplace-but none is en-
tirely satisfactory. Perhaps one must go
back TO the old days when palm trees crew
In Siberia and monkeys ran wild on the CAPE
Horn archipelago to find the reason IL is
matter still under investigation, and il is
as was said, in the hope that some may be
melted to join in the investigation that this
ana other wonders and mysteries of bird
life have been related.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
Painters Not Learned Men.
From the London Echo.

From the london Echo.
Few eminent artists have sat in their
youth at the feet Of Alma Mater. Sir Ed
ward Burne-Jones cemented his lifelong
friendship with William Morris when both
were at oxford, and Alfred William Hunt.
whose death the world Of British art is
now lamenting. was a distinguished MEM
Der of the same university. He was edu-
Gated first at the Liverpool Collegiate
School, and in 1S4S gained scholarship
at Corpus Christi. In 1852 he took his de-
gree, but the previous year he had carried
off the Newdigatc prize for a poem on
"Nineveh." and afterward he won a fell
lowship at Corpus. In the meaptime he
cannot have neglected art. for he became
member Of the Liverpool Academy in
1850. His first Royal Academy picture,
Washable Head" was exhibited in 1854.
Why one who seized and perpetuated SO
faithfully the poetry of English landscape
never became Royal Academician is hard
20 understand. But SO are many other
!aings i'll connection with the august body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
Curiosity.
SurlOs1ty.
From Tie Detroit Free Press.

From tie Detroit Free Press.
Now said tie prudent man. you
have drawn up my last will to the best Of
your ability?"
Yes. SIR" replied the lawyer i've
done 1t just as carefully as 1 know how"
And it's properly signed and witnessed
and all that?'
Everything is quite regular"
Well there Is just one more thing
wish you'd do for me. It's largely a mat
ter Of curiosity
What Is it?'
Il wish you'd tell me who, in your opin-
ion Is most likely to get the money when
the law suit Is over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
An Expert.
From Puck.

From Puck.
First Boarder-'1 understand that the
landlady is to take trip to the west"
Second Boarder-"Is that so? If the train
would stop long enough at stations she
could give the railroad restaurant peonle
some great points,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-25
Evidently He Remembered.
nm, IT, yo,k.-, ct.,.

Miss Snger-'T wonder IL that rich I'M
Gle OF mine remembered me when he made
his will? I used to sing for him."
Mr.. Law-'I'm sure he must have. He
hasn't left you anything"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
THE APPOIN TMENTS
As Far as Made Out by Sherif-EIect 0Buen
Who They Are and Where They
Will Serve.

Capt. Frank P. OBrien, who will as
sumo the responsibility of sheriff of JEFF
ferson county Tuesday morning. has
nearly completed his slate of assistants.
They are as follows;
Chief deputy-Robert S. Warnock
Chief elerk-Albert Stradford.
Criminal court bailiffs-Andrew Bur-
gin and A. A. Vines.
| Circuit court bailiff-T. f. Parker, Sr.
Deputies-James Ball, Tom r. Jones
and William Hurt.
Jail warden-Syl DAILY.
Assistant jail warden-J. p. McLaugh-
| lin.
Mr. Warnock, who will be Sheriff
O'Brlen's right hand man, is too we'll
known for comment. He is a thorough
business man, active and energetic, and
fully competent to discharge the duties
to which he has been assigned.
Mr.. Albert Stradford is one of Bir-
mingham's leading young men, his latest
and most efficient work being secretary
to Chairman Sem of the county cam
paign committee. He succeeds his broth
er.
Mr.. Andrew Burgin will succeed him
self, having held his present position
satisfactorily several years. He was
a candidate for Sheriff before the prima-
ry but when Captain OBrien received
the nomination he went into the field in
the interest OF the nominee anu WoIheu
untiringly for his election. His work
was seen on the day of the election and
his appointment by Captain O'Brien was
mark of esteem.
Mr.. Thomas Parker. better and more
| Familiarity known as "Uncle Tom,' lis an
old timer in the court house, having
| filled his position as city court bailiff In
an eminently satisfactory manner for
several years.
Mr.. Tom Jones was for long time an
efficient deputy under Sheriff Joe Smith
and was a trusted and reliable officer
The other appointees are well known
in the county and the state, and so far as
has been announced has given entire
satisfaction among Captain OBrien's
friends.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30

Death and Burial of Judge Smitherman.
Another Citizen Seriously Ill.
Centreville, Aug. 2S.-(Special Core
spondence.)-Judge Thos. J. Smitherman.
who died at his home in this place on
Wednesday night, was buried here to-
day at o'clock. Judge Smitherman was
i'll for some time. His death, though a
great shock to the community, was not
unexpected.
Judge Smitherman was q prominent
figure in the affairs of Bibb county and
the state of Alabama for more than a
quarter of century. He was brave
Confederate soldier in the war between
the states. He represented Bibb county
in the legislature several terms. He was
at one time register in chancery for this
county, and was also county solicitor for
several years. He was probate judge of
Bibb county for period of four years,
and filled the office with credit to himself
and satisfaction to the people. He was
prominent in the religious affairs of his
town, being an elder in the Presbyterian
church and superintendent Of the sun
day school. He was man Of the strict
est integrity of character, and was re-
spected and beloved by all who knew
him. He leaves a wife, four sons and
one daughter to mourn his loss.
Charles w. Scholar, Centreville's most
efficient and accommodating postmas-
ter, lies seriously III of pneumonia at his
home in this place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
Mr.. ALDRlCH WILL RUN.
He Has Been Waiting to See How the Cat
Would Hnn

1t has been the rumor on the streets
for several days that Congressman L II.
Aldrch, who has been renominated by
the republicans Of the Ninth district,
would decline the nomination and not
make the race.
A representative of the State Herald
met Mr.. Aldrich in the rotunda OF the
Morris hotel last night and questioned
him as to the truthfulness of the rumors.
ST suppose" said Mr.. Aldrich, that
the rumors are the result of my patiently
waiting the result of the state election
and the national nominations in order to
see where 1 am at. You can say, If you
choose, that am strictly in'the race and
will run it to the finish. You may say
also that 1 shall support Mr.. Mckinley
and will run on his platform"
Fly this latter assertion it will be no.
ticed that Mr.. Aldrich has changed
fronts somewhat. In the Endorsement or
the national platform he, of course, ac-
cepts the gold standard plank on the
financial question, when two years ago
ne was a strong advocate of free silver
and made his canvass on that issue and
frequently since has declared himself a
greenbacker. How frequently and freely
these changes come when Mark Hanna
calls What's the matter with Hanna!
He's all right
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
FIVE CENTS A YARD.
Fifty pieces lace; slightly
damaged, at Hirsch's.
THE BABY SHOW
A Grand Time Expected Tomorrow Evening at
East Lake Pavilion.

tomorrow afternoon at East Lake pa
yilion there will be grand baby. young
lady, bachelor and grandmother show
in which much interest is being mani
f sted. The judges will be selected from
serangers( travelling men, who will have
an excuse for getting out of reach of an
cry mothers and defeated Candidates as
eoon as they render their decisions.
Valuable prizes have been secured and
viii be given the lucky contestants, as
follows:
The prettisst and healthiest boy baby
First prize, one hassock; second prize,
one cap.
For the prettiest and healthiest girl
baby-First prize, one cloak; second
prize, one cap.
For the handsomest young lady-PrizS
one shirt waist.
For the best looking grandmother from
40 to 60 years old-Prize one bottle per-
fume
For the handsomest bachelor--Prize.
one straw hat.
The ladies who will introduce the ba-
bies will also introduce the grandma tn
ers. young ladies and bachelors,
All babies not over years OF age In
vited to compete for prizes. Should the
3Ist not be clear day the show will be
postponed until the weather permits.
The management has announced that
no bald heads will be admitted to the
bachelor contest and they will take no.
tice accordingly, There will be no charge
for admission TO the contests.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
At Hornellsville.

Hornellsville, N. Y, Aug. 29.-There
were few stops made by Mr.. Bryan
train between Buffalo and Hornellsville.
Attica was reached at 945. The train
stopped long enough to permit Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan to crafty the 700 or 800 peo-
pie collected at the station by going out
on the rear platform and greeting them
with smiling faces and with a handshake
to every one who got near enough TO eX-
tend a hand to husband and wife. There
was a pretty fair proportion OF women
in the crowd.
1t was a gathering of prosperous look
ing people, who evinced much pleasure
and enthusiasm. There were some calls
for speech, but there was not time FOR
one, as the train moved Off.
A tremendous crowd was gathered at
the Hornellsville station, reached at II III
a. IN. Mr.. Bryan was loudly cheered as
he descended from the train. On the
platform he was greeted by reception
committee and by members of the Bryan
and SeWall club. A procession OF car
riages was formed headed by a band,
and the candidate and his wife were con-
viewed to the house of Alderman DotSon,
where reception was held until noon.
Before a gigantic gathering of farmers
OF Maple City park, near HornellsVlllei
this afternoon Mr.. Bryan severely criti-
oised the third ticket movement and
those who are taking part in 1t. Mr.
BRYAN was at his best and spoke with an
earnestness approaching fervor. He PAID
his compliments to those democrats who
want to nominate new candidates and
worked his audience up to high state
of enthusiasm by his remarks. People
from all over Steuben and neighborlng
counties gathered at the park 10 near
Mr.. Bryan speak.
The candidate reached Hornellsville at
lilo o'clock this morning from Niagara
Falls, where he spent the night. AT the
station a great crowd cheered him in a
hearty manner. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
were entertained at luncheon by Alder
man Charles A. Dotson, where recep-
ton was also held for an hour The
grand stand in the fair grounds (Maple
CITY park has capacity of 5000. Today
1t was packed and damned, and stretch
ing in a solid mass on the racing track
and enclosure were thousands more. 1t
Is certain that there were at least 70O0
people present, and the manner In which
they showed their approval of Mr. Bry-
ans remarks gave them the title OF be-
ing one of the most enthusiastic audi
ences the candidate has addressed since
he started out from Chicago after MS
nomination.
From the time his carriage entered the
gate until after he had taken his seat IN
the speakers stand the cheering was con-
tinu0uS.
The stand was mounted on big truck
and horses drew 1t down the track to a
point directly in front of the grand stand
on the race track.
The cheers that greeted the candidate
when he was presented by Alderman
Dotson were of the heartiest and con-
tinued for some time. Mr.. Bryan's voice
was husky when 1t began, but 1T soon
gained strength and came strong and
clear before his discourse was finished
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30

were assured that they would reap
where they had sown; that a strong and
beneficent government has been hare es-
tabllshed by those who love freedom and
that we have a patriotic and generous
people, who love their government be-
cause it is theirs: controlled by them. ad
ministered for them and protected and
saved from harm by them. We heartily
wish that your stay with us may be most
pleasant, and that at its close you may
enjoy a safe and agreeable return to
your home and your field of duty and
usefulness"
After Mr.. Cleveland finished his re
marks he introduced Secret aries Car
Isle and Lamont, Attorney General II ar
mon, Mr.. Whitney and the other gentle
men present whom Ii Hung Chang had
not met Ex-Secretary of State John
w Foster, who met the Viceroy in ia
pan during the negotiations for peace
between that county and China, was
remembered and cordially greeted by Ii
Hung Chang. The official interpreter
introduced two sons of the viceroy and
the others who accompanied him TO
President Cleveland.
After this there was some informal
talk and pleasant words exchanged III
Hung Chang did not indulge his propen-
sty for asking questions to any great
extent, and at 11:20, half an hour after
the arrival of the guests of honor the re-
ception terminated. The party again
entered their carriages and, escorted by
Uncle Sans cavalry, drove back to the
hotel
President Cleveland and Secretaries
Olney, Carlisle and Lamont took lunch
con with Mr.. Whitney. g.
Mr. C1evela left on the yacht Sap
phire for Gray Gables this afternoon,
accompanied by Mr.. Olney and Private
Secretary Thurber.
Mayor Strong called upon Ii Hung
Chang at the hotel this afternoon at
o'clock. He remained half an hour Ii
asked many questions. He wanted TO
know the mayors salary and what his
duties consisted of. The yiceroy an
nounced that he proposed to visit Cen
eral Grants tomb some time tomorrow
and that he proposed to deposit o1 II re
9oral wreath as a token of respect lie
also said that his son would VISIT the
tomb on Tuesday to plant tree.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
PLATFORM ORDERED DOWN
By Superintendent of the High School, Who
Opposes Campaign of Education.
BUT SIGNAL FIRES BURN IN NEW YORK
Mr.. Bryan Was at His Best at Maple Park,
NeaD Hornsllsville-Seven Hundred
People Heard Him-He Scored
the Third Ticket.

Toledo, o., Aug. 29.-The local execu-
tive committee which has charge of the
arrangements for the Bryan demonstra-
ton here on next Wednesday has so far
been unable to secure a hall in which
the nominee could speak. Propositions to
declined. Then it was decided to have
Mr.. Bryan speak in the open air in front
of the high school. A platform had just
been completed when the superintendent
notified the committee that Mr.. Bryan
could not speak there and the platform
must come down. Just what the COM
mttee will do now is not apparent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
Only two more days for the
bloomer girl to ride. Don't
miss your guess. Hopkins
Stove and TinWare Co.
VERY ENCOURAGING.
The Weekly Statement of The New York
Banks Better Than Expected-Ihe
Rate Promises to Fall.

New York, Aug. 29.-The New York FL
nancier says this week:
The movement of money out of the
clearing house banks since July Is has
reduced their deposits $54, 100000, and
in the same length of time loans have
shrunk $4,000, 900. Despite this heavy
decline. however, the bank sta tement for
the current week is "a repetition in its
favorable features of the one preceding
it, and the banks, at what might be call
ed the apex of the present stringent stu
alton, hold nearly 100000 more cash
than the law requires. 1t Is true that
this this cash is not equally distributed,
and that many of the institutions are be-
low their legal reserves, but the showing
is encouraging in many ways.
Mayberry & Watson for pure paints.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
-, NO REST
81 NO SLEEP
, DAY OR NIGHT

My hands were completely covered with &c
zema, and between my fingers the skin was
perfectly raw. had to cit with both hands held
up, and away from the fire. Ny husband had to
dress and undress me like baby. tried the
best physicians, but their medicines gave me no
relief, and drove me almost crazy. was ad-
vised to try CurIcURA REMEDIES, and did so,
although my husband had to 60 twenty miles to
get them. As soon AZ he got back, used the
CuTIcURA, and in fpe nsfnutes after The first
application I tcas perfectly easy, and slept
soundly al that aiohE Before commenced
using the CuTIcURA REMEDIES could get no
ease night or day. ! could not bear 10 get warm,
1t would put me In rage Of itching always
keep the CUTIcURA REMEDIEs In my house now.
and recommend them to everybody, because of
their wonderful effect. Yours gratefully,
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FIGURING HUNoRs. = Warm baths with CUTicUlA Soar,
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30

There will be a "Service of
Song" at the Southside Bap-
fist church Sunday evening,
August 80, under the direc-
ton of Miss Herndon, assist
ed by the best musical talent
of the city. The public is
cordially invited. Admission
free. AVondale and North and
South Highland cars pass the
door. 8-23-eod-td
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
Leaves Niagar a Falls.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
William j. Bryan lett Niagara Falls at
1902 a. m. by the Erie for Hornellsville,
where MI. Bryan will speak in the early
afternoon and proceed to jamestown,
where another speech is promised. To-
night and tomorrow Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
will be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man e. Mack of Buffalo, at their cottage
at Lakewood, near Chautauqua. The
train, with the candidate on board, ar
rived at the Erie depot here at SOB and
left for Hornellsville at 8 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
Attention, Camp Hardee.

Regular monthly meeting at our hall,
No 1897 Second avenue Tuesday af-
ternoon, September l, at 3 o'clock. Mem
.)ers in arrears and all committeeman
will please be present and report
By order of the commander.
p. K. M'MILLER,
Adjutant.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
Mrs. Ida Cannon.

Yesterday morning at o'clock, at the
family residence at Fulton station, on
the East Lake line, Mrs. Ida Cannon,
wife of Mr.. c. A. Cannon, died from the
effects of blood poisoning. Deceased was
rs years old. She leaves husband and
child to mourn her departure. The in
terment lakes place in Oak Hill ceme-
terry this evening.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
In Cleanse the System

Effectually, yet gently, when costfve or
bilious, or when the blood is impure. or
sluggish, to permanently overcome ha-
bitual constipation, to awaken the Kid
news and liver to healthy activity, with
out irritating or weakening them, to dis
pei headaches, colds or fevers use Syrup
of Figs.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30
An Infant Called Up Higher.

Friday night at 7:30 o'clock the winged
messenger from above entered the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Collins, Avenue G.,
between Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth streets, and bore away the spirit
of their 16-months-old son. The family
have the sympathy Of large circle of
friends. The interment will take place
in Woodlawn cemetery this afternoon.