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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
The Conference at Columbus.

Columbus. O., June 3.-The free silver conference here today was not as largely attended as it's projectors expected. The advocates of free silver who have not de- termined to leave their parties to secure unlimited coinage of silver generally ig- nored the call, so that only the radical wing of the silver party was represented Henry T. Niles of Toledo was chairman and E. D. Stark of Cleveland, who was the populist candidate for attorney gen eral of the state two years ago, was sec retary. Gen. A. J. Warner, president of the National Bimetallic league, was pre- sented and addressed the conference up- on the plans of the national silver con vention, which is to be held at St. Louis on July 23. He said he believed that the national democratic convention would adopt free silver platform, and if they did it would not be necessary to hold a silver convention, but 1t would not do to presume that the convention would do this. At his suggestion Ex-Congressman Benjamin Butterworth of Cincinnati, T. J. Blandin of Cleveland, H. T. Niles of Toledo and A. J. Warner were chosen delegates at large to the silver conven- tion. A committee was appointed to se- lect the district delegates.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
SECOND EDITION.
DADEVILLE.
Death and Burial of Colonel Berry-A Mar
 riage.

Death and Burial of Colonel Berry-A Mar
 riage.
 Dadeville, June 3.-(Special)-Col. w. R. Berry died at his home, three miles east of this place, last Monday. His re- mains were inferred yesterday in the Banks cemetery Colonel Berry had been a prominent figure in the politics of Tallapoosa county for many years, having represented this county in the Iegisla ture of the state. He was 76 years old at the time of his death.
 Mr R. l.. Johnston and Miss Gussie Rowell two of our popular young people. were married here today. The groom is a prosperous young business man, mem ber of the firm of Stone X Johnston, lead ing supply merchants of this place. The bride is an accomplished young lady She is a granddaughter of Mrs M. A. Kimble of DadeVille and a first cousin of Govern or Culberson of Texas. The young couple have the very best wishes of host of friends here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Clean Sweep in Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 3.-Jefferson, the home county of Senator Pasco, se- lected delegates to the democratic state convention today and pledged them to free silver. Each of the twenty-four del- egates was made to come forward and promise to support only IS to 1 men for delegates to Chicago. No man was chosen who said that while he opposed free silver he would obey instructions. Only avowed free coinage men were se- lected. Senator Pasco heads the delega- tion.
 So far about thir:y of the forty-five counties in Florida have acted. Of these twenty-three have instructed for silver, while seven have taken no action. Not a county has instructed for sound money.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
GOLD MEN SAT STILL
And Watched the Other Fellows Ru

And Watched the Other Fellows Run the
 Convention at Topeka.
 Topeka, Ks, June S.-The Kansas dem ocrats today elected delegation to the national convention and bound them to vote for no presidential candidate who was not unequivocally for the free coin age of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1.
 The silver men were so much in the majority that the few gold delegates were not even heard, and the proceed ings were carried on by the silver demo- crats with harmony and dispatch.
 The platform adopted commended the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
WILL FIGHT THE RECENERSHlP.
The Columbian Equipment Company Wants
 the Appointment Set Aside.

The Columbian Equipment company will make an effort before the courts Saturday to have the appointment of a receiver for the Highland Avenue and Belt Dummy line and the Highland Ave nue and Belt railroad set aside Oh the ground that they are ready to comply with their contract when legal title to the property can be obtained. The case promises to be a very interesting one, as it involves some intricate law points. Alex London will represent the plaintiffs and John F. Tillman the defendants.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Licensed to Wed. Licenses to wed were issued to the fol- lowing couples yesterday l.. B. Cost to Miss Jeannette Wise. Benjamin Adger Hagood to Miss Mamie Morrow. <,
 J. E. Johnson to Miss L. E. Murphy. Charles H. Holmes to Miss Olivia w. Summers.
 Jacob Knzrik to Miss Marie Kren. William Henderson to Miss Alice Port wood
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-I

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us trial and be con- vinced. . M. & A. WISE.
 Cor Morris ave. and Twentieth street
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Ratifications Exchanged

Washington, June 3.--A cablegram from Ambassador Bayard informed Sec retary Olney that notifications of the Beh- ring sea claims treaty had been exhanged in London today. The treaty will not be made public here until its promulgat ton in London, as it Is desired to have it ap- pear simultaneously in Great Britain and the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
To New York and the East.

The Plant system has double daily trains to Savannah. connecting with steamers for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other eastern points, Reservations made on hpplica- tion to W. V. Lifsey, Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery. Ala. 5-2S-1Qt
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE. 3d Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-20-T
MILITARY CLUB MEETING.

Postponement Until Saturday for the Reason
 of Courtesy.
 The meeting of the Jefferson County Milf tary club; which was called to meet last night. was postponed until Saturday night at s o'clock. in order that Colonel Elmore and staff of the Third regiment, who are expected to arrive Saturday. may be pres ent at the meeting.%aiThe meeting wilb De held at the armory of the Birmingham Rifles and a full attendance of the members is reuueSted. aN Ai
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE PAVILION.

EAST LAKE PAVILION.
 Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the world-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free. 40
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE PAVILION,

EAST LAKE PAVILION.
 Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the world-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free. 6-2-4f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

The coolest and largest schooner of beer in the city at the Central Beer Hall, 1916 First avenue.
 H. HENTSCHEL, 4-I7-F Proprietor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Weber, the clar1onet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Thev Are Cominr in stvle.

The Union Springs Herald says: 'The soldier boys will leave for camps on next Monday This time they go into camp at East Lake, one of the most delightful places Rifles will have a special car, for which they have prepared lovely decorations. Their, car will attract much attention en
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Cast0ria.

Birmingham Baseball club returns Thursday and plays three games with Co., lumbus during the remainder of the week. Game called at D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
STEEL WORKERS LOCKED OUT.

The Men Day It WAS Because or the CoIor
 Line-Company Denies.
 Chicago, June 3.-There Is a lockout at the works of the Illinois Steel works, Ashland Avenue and Thirty-second street, and nearly 15O0 men are thrown out of employment thereby. The order closing the entire plant was issued by Superintendent Walker last evening. By 2 o'clock the fires had been drawn from under every furnace and the army of men had slowly filed out of the immense buildings and yards of the company. The men claim the color line was the cause of the lockout, although officers of the company do not admit it. They charge 1t entirely to question of labor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
HENRYELLEN COAL. J. R. Cook.
 Telephone lO36.

Ladies accompanied by escorts are ad- m.tted to both gate and grand stand at baseball park free of charge at all times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
HENRYELLEN COAL. J. R. Cook.
 Telephone 1036.
A Virginia Town Destroyed by Fire.

Cape Charles, Va, June 3.-Most of the business portion of the town of Parksiey, Accomac county, Va, was destroyed by fire late this afternoon. The loss Is about S6s, 900 and insurance about $20,000. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Music at East Lake every Sunday by Weber's brass and reed band and orchestra. Mu- sic bright and catchy, classic and popular. Sure to please the old and young. A visit to East Lake Sunday insures your return. Weber in solos. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 4-2S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Music at East Lake for dances five nights 3 week by Montana's string band. 5-a-F
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castsria. When she became Miss, she clnng to castoria. When she had Children, she gave them castorie.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE.
He Was of a Prominent Family.

Raleigh, N. C., June 3.-In the federal court here today Charles L.. Murphy, a member of a prominent family, was,con- victed of taking money from a registered letter while postal route agent and sen fenced to imprisonment for year and a day in the penitentiary at Brooklyn, N
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Chief Arthur Reelected. Ottawa, Ont, June 3.-P. M. Arthur was reelected chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE PAVILION.

Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the world-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Baseball Thursday, Friday and Satur- day. June 4, . and 6. Birmingham vs. Columbus
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Distress after eating, indigestion, sick headache and heartburn are cured by Hoods Sarsa parilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
EAST LAKE.

Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-T
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Best $l. 50 and $2.OO a day house in the State is the Opera House Hotel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Coolest and best furnished rooms in the city at the Opera House Hotel. Special rates to regular boarders. 5,5x-F
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
6-2-tf

The State Military Park at East Lake. Be sure to see it. 6-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Returns from all of the country beats except beats 5, 15, IS, 22 and 2S have been made, and, outside of the above beats and the two city beats not yet com pleted. the reeistrati tinn stands a s follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
!" will be Represented tV-IIISH.;
-, ~ "Adrienne" was as follows:
"nER PROREKUSS."

o., Terrace Garden has won pace in the
-. ~ many who spend the summer months in
.,v for the agreeable entertainment that has
y. ,,rnlshed there in the way OF light opera 1t
es' nan one OF the few places where this form of
~. has prospered in NewYork. because
- .oc,mendable spirit and the reasonable degree
:, vc.,,ence In general that have characterized its
s.,o,r,ances and for the fact that the entertain
-, rov,ded could be enjoyed under circumstances
xs,,,ry The time of year and best adapted for COM
~, 4, the opening of the present season last even
~ ,,s natrons Of the Terrace Garden were present
a. arge Numbers. They heard for the first time in
amsrca Mil0ckers latest operetta. Der Probe
me" The work is. Ike the others that have re-
,sny come from this composers hand. a disap-
,onnent to those who know of his earlier produc-
ian, in this genre. The music shows little iDven-
ao, or charm, and has few of the taking rhythmic
A. melodIc qualities that have made the Nienese
wrS.r, beloved everywhere. There Were few songs
wsi Inc audience demanded to hear again. but II
Ssrei as IL their attractiveness was only relative
vs. The company contains several members who
Sw ken heard here in previous seasons Miss Philla
Nh Miss Marie Delma Ferdinand Schu.z. Martin
s,rrann and Edward Lowe had the principal parts
Il The production last evening, but IL seemed that
there were fewer good singers aud intelligent actors
Asa were heard here last summer. Der Probekuss"
VIII be given during the week strauss 5 new op-
eretta "Waldmester.' Is announced for production
IN near future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
IOHN TI'RNER.

John Turner, a well-known resident OF Totem
VILE Staten Island. died at his home in that place
from a compilca ton Of diseases on Sunday evening
Mr. Turner was born in Ireland In 1913. and was OF
Scotch parentage. In 1892 he came TO this country
and settled in Yorkviile this city. He was engaged
I'm the house painting business for thirty years In
Yorkville During the draft riots OF 1863 Mr
Turner's store at Eighty-sxth-st. and Third-ave..
was burned by the rioters account OF his Union
sentiments Mr. Turner had at the time amassed
fortune and retired from business. He removed to
Staten Island and purchased property on the Amboy
Road He was one of the persons who secured the
Oh arter for the village OF Tottenvie. and he gave
Tho south Baptist Church. In Tottenville rs pres
Ont site and several houses and lots. Mr. Turner
leaves a widow and one son, who is employed in the
I,rooklyn Postof1ce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
CONTEST OVER THE HOLT ESTATE.
SOME PECULIAR FEATURES OF TIE CAsE-sENA
TOR SHERMAN 4 WITNESS

SOME PECULIAR FEATURES OF TIE CAsE-sENA-
TOR SHERMAN \ WITNESS.
Washington. May ls.-The contest over the will OF
the late Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt was
begun in the Supreme Court OF the District of
Columbia to-day before Justice Bradley. The estate
is variously estimated at from s2Dv0 to SO"O.
The bencfciarfes under the alleged Will are Miss
Josephine Holt Throckmorton. OF NewYork. and
Miss Lizzie Hynes. of Kentucky. The contestants
are William G. Sterrett OF this city; John w Holt,
of Mississippi, and Washington ID. Holt OF Ken
lucky.
Senator Sherman the first witness called. lie
proved that the body OF the alleged Will was IN
Judge Hollis own handwriting. and that the sigma
lures OF the witnesses were those OF his brother,
General W. T. Sherman: Mrs Sherman the Gen
erals wife, and President Grant. Colonel fiti-
erick D. Grant also Identified his fathers hand
writing as a witness to the VIII.
PECULIARLY of the will now offered for probate
Is that after the property Of Judge Holt had been in
part distributed among the heirs al Law on the sup
position that he had died intestate, this document
was anonymously and mystcriously sent 10 the
Registrar Of Wills. through the mails. addressed IN
a disguised hand and with the edges charred as II
n had once been thrust into fire with the intent
OF destroying 1t and afterward withdrawn by some
nna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
TEE WEATHER REPORT.
No PROSPECT OF AN END TO THE DRoUTH.

NO PROSPECT OF AN END TO THE DRoUTH.
v,,sh,,s,on MAY ls-The barometer has fallen slowly
IN the Southern States Ohio Valley and in the ex-
,rcme Northwest It risen in the lake region the ST.
Lawrence Valley and the eastern slope OF the ROCKY
Mountains. II Is lowest north OF Ne"-Ensahd' Inc W
nresson which was central over Kansas this morning
ho united depression central over New
Mexico having been forced to the Southwest by an IN
crea.e in pressure from the North 1t is slightly cooler
except on the England and Gulf coasts and IN the
exrene Northwest Local rains and thundersorms nave
,,,., :, the Northern States east OF the Mississippi
and in Missouri Iowa and Indian Territory Generally
fair weather continues the Southern States and IN the
Northwest General cloudness Is reported tonight along
,hn Atlantic coast north Virginia. and there Is cloud
area covering Central mississippi and Lower Missouri
eys Generally fair weather VIII continue In
~ Southern states Slightly cooler and generally fair
weothcr viii prevail In New-England and the Middle
.n,, cates preceded local thunderstorms Tonight
Local hunderstorns will probably prevail In the central
and Ohio valleys and the southern portion OK
va lake region and fair weather is indicated for Wis
consn westward Dakota
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
CONTEST OYER THE KERR ESTATE.
A SUIT WHICH RECALLS TO MIND AN OLD
HOTEI-KEEPER.

In the Supreme Court Thursday will come up
for trial case which recalls to mind the name OF
man who in his time well known TO many Of the
older business men Of this city. 1t is suit brought
by Emma Hayes and others to break the will of Mrs
Lawrence Kerr. who died in September. 1891 The
will admitted to probate the same month. but
in November 1891 In the old Superior Court, suit
was brought TO break it by the same people who are
prosecuting the suit 10 be called next Thursday.
Mn Kerr. the widow of Lawrence Kerr. left her
share Of her husbands property TO her Leonard
Kerr and the contest being made has for Its
object the breaking Of this will. the ground OF
undue influence the part Of the legatee. Law
Kerr left a considerable estate which he had
acquired by a long life OF unremtting labor. The
estate estimated at the time or MS deatn, IN
1855, at about sGc0.0O0
Whatever the value, X considerable
amount and Mr. Kerr. or Larry" he was
Familiarity called took Just pride in the fact that
he had secured II all by his own efforts. The bulk
of his property made In the hotel business. Mr..
Kerr's start IN this line OF activity was made In
the old Bowery Hotel. which stood for nearly forty
years in the Bowery. Sxth-st.. and which
run By Mr.. Kerr until the close OF the war
Putnam House at Fourth-ave and Twenty sixth
St. and he continued to conduct that hotel success
fully until the time OF his death
The bulk OF the estate left to his widow. now be-
ing sued for by her relatives by her first marriage.
consists Of part interest in this hotel where Mr.
Kerr made most OF his money.
Larry" Kerr the day Of his death
picturesque figure. standing more than six feet IN
height. and having physique in proportion He
owned considerable property on Staten Island. near
Huguenot Station, the Excelsior Fishing Club be-
ing part of the estate.
will dismissed the plaintiffs did not appear
prosecute the case. and judgment for 1868 81
ment Leonard Kerr's attorney. Samuel Adams.
says has never been paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
SLY SHOTS AT HERMANN.
HE CATCHES ALL THE BULLETS on A
pI ATE ANIa IL AKES IIc rucr pAr.

HE CATCHES ALL THE BULLETS on
PLATE AND MAKES HIS BEST BOW
Hermann gave his last entertainment Of magic
at Palmer's Theatre last night for the benefit Of
The Herald Free Ice Fund A long and interest
ing programme was carried out, though Mrs. Herr
manns dancing somewhat interfered with by
injury to her foot. which she received Sun
day in getting off bicycle. The tonal occur
of the evening Herrmanns attempt 10
catch six rife bullets which were fired at him The
announcement that he would do this enough
to crowd the house. and early in the evening the
Fire Department gave orders that more admis
sion tickets must be sold.
The shooting experiment placed at the end
of the programme There two reasons for
this, first to make a climax. and second so that II
Hermann should be killed the audience would have
seen the whole show and could not ask for any
money back. When the time came the firing squad
marched on the stage and the rifles were loaded In
the presence of the audience. the cartridges having
been previously examined by all who cared to as
sure themselves that they were such as would. IN
ordinary circumstances. be deadly. Then Hermann
took his place the back of the stage dressed IN
decent manner to meet his death. and the solciers
were marched out to little platform among me
audience, a short distance in front OF me stat.
Hermann held plate In front OF him ana the
soldiers took aim straight at his breast me Woru
was given the six guns spoke all at once ana ior
an instant the magician was almost hiouen u' r.,s
nun of smoke Then 1t cleared away and 1t was
seen that he had six bullets on his plate. ,
And so he is spared TO astonish ana 10 ENTERTAIN
for another season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
pLUyDER OF STUDENT THIEVES FOUND.

Schenectady y. Y, May 1S-Three young men OF
this city brought the police station last evening
a collection of svcrware which they had found in a
ravine near the college. It proved to be part of
the p.under OF the student thieves. Humphrey and
Miller who were captured and sent TO the House OF
Correction last winter. There were dozen sold
silver teaspoons, half dozen solid silver coffee
spoons two souvenir spoons end pair OF sugar
,onps and from the Of their burial they
had evidently been buried hurriedly. 1t is strong
impression OF many familiar with the case that
tbe sroons were not concealed by Humphrey and
Miller but BY some confederate who, alarmed by
he arrest of the two rid himself Of the dangerous
nronertv as soon as possible 1t is understood here
hal Humphrey Is already at liberty. and that he
wa. seen about six weeks ago changing cars at
II station.