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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

has been drawn up by President Nick Young, A great deal of work has to be waded through before the league will pass on the schedule and it is doubtful if it will be reached before tomorrow night
 The appeal of John M. Ward for re- lease from the reserve list of the New York club was decided in Wards favor.
 The Elbenfield case was referred to the president to settle. Both Montgom- cry and Dallas of the minor league claimed the services of Elbenfield.
 The league went into executive session at 3:45 D. m. It was o'clock before the ma agnates adjourned. The time of the meeting was spent in making and dis cussing the issues in the national agree ment. The first material change was the addition of another delegate to the na- tional board, which now consists of five members, instead of four as formerly The name was changed to the national board of arbitration. The fees which each club shall pay to the national league for protection are fixed as follows:
 Class A $75, B $50, c $40, D $50, D s2O and F $10, which shall include the right of reservation. The board will determine the classes on basis of population of the cities comprising the league according to the last census
 From the 1st of October to the 1st of January was the time limit fixed for the drafting of players by national league clubs from the minor clubs This short ems the drafting proceeding by one month. The sums to be paid by league clubs for drafting players from the lesser organizations are: To class A $500 B $500, c $20O, D $100, E $75 and F $50.
 National league clubs are prohibited from approaching minor league players during the playing season, and from mak- ing arrangements to draft them at the end of the season. The conditions as to release and reservation remain un- changed. Section of article 23 caused a long and animated discussion, and after lot of debate the section was modified to read in part as follows:
 Any club, member of any minor lea que, party to this agreement that shall enter into any negotiation to become a member or cooperate with any organiza- tion whose existence shall in any manner conflict with the letter and spirit of this agreement, or the interests of any clubs operating under it shall forfeit all rights and privileges conferred by this agree ment, said forfeit to include it's member ship in any association party to this agreement and all rights and privileges of players The penalty herein imposed shall be positive and final, and shall not be revoked unless by unanimous consent of the board, or (upon appeaD by three fourths vote of the major league. The same rule applies to managers and play ers."
 The other changes were Typographical and unimportant.
 The New York club released Tom Burns, left fielder. to the Newark club of the Atlantic association. Burns will act as,vcaptain and manager of the Newark club
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
An Important Matter Overlooked.

Washington, Feb. 24-The confirma- ton of John B. Harlow of Missouri and William e. Ryo of New York this af- ternoon ito be members of the civil ser vice icommission caused some amuse- ment because of the delay over this &C., tion, both names having been sent to the senate on December 5, last. They might still have gone unconfirmed had not Sem ator Lodge and one or two others in- terested in the civil service commission started an inquiry about it. The nomi- nations were referred to the committee of which MT. Pritchard of North Caro- lima is chairman.
 new at the business. and it appears that the nominations were pigeonholed, and as the committee rarely holds meeting. was forgotten Az soon as the attention of the chairnihN was called to the cases today upon his return to the city a fa- vorable rerort was made and the action of the senate taken. sIs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
TERSELY TOLD.

Monday passed into Tuesday with a beastly London fog, one of extraordinary heaviness for Birmingham.
 Jim Lucas, Will Clark and Wallace Jones, colored, were locked up yesterday by Deputy Sheriff W. J. Armstrong on the charge of burglary and grand lar ceny.
 Those who have heard Max ORell say he has no equal as fun maker, and they will never miss an opportunity to hear him. He never spoke on better subject than Her Royal Highness, Woman" and if any have to stand to hear him they will be fully repaid.
 MT. Victor Cugin of the Gem restau- rant mailed yesterday 600 names to the Agricultural and Mechanical college These were votes for that institution for the most popular polytechnic school in the United States. MT. Cugin had the list only about ten days, in which time he secured the votes.
 The ladies of Pratt City will tonight give an entertainment for the benefit of the Central Presbyterian church. Par ties going out from Birmingham to at tend under the care of Rev Dr. Handley on the 8 p. m. train will be passed for one fare round trip through the liberal ity of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company.
 MT C. D. Nelson, special agent of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, last night conducted fifteen pris- oners to Pratt mines. They came from Union Springs, in Bullock county, where they were convicted at the last term of court for burglary and grand larceny Their terms range from two to sixteen years. All were negroes.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Canister shoes, for thirty days. I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 95 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. KipU
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
HOPED AGAINST FATE.
Deceptive Color and Warmth in the Body of
 Mrs. Ann Bowling.
It was death, and not slumber.
 Mrc Ann nnWlinn the urifa of

It was dedth, aHu HOt SIumDtf.
 Mrs. Ann Bowling, the wife of Patrick Bowling, died at her home on First ave- nue, between Seven and Eighth streets, early Sunday morning. Dr. Morris, her physician, says that she died of heart failure The funeral was to have taken place yesterday afternoon, but a peculiar condition of the body led some to believe that she was in a trance, and the funeral was postponed until this afternoon. It is said that a flush came on the dead woman's face and a slight warmth was noticeable in her hands. Dr. Morris was again called in and examined the re- mains but pronounced the woman dead.
 Mrs. Bowling leaves husband and two children, who, in their bereavement. have the sympathy of a large number of friends
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
ALABAMA's Y. N. C. A.
Convention of the State Association Here on
 Thursday Next,

The eighteenth annual state conven- tion of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation will convene in Birmingham Thursday evening at 7:3e o'clock. and will close Sunday night.
 Among the speakers secured for the convention are the following distinguish ed men:
 Rev. J. O. Keener. D. D., president of the Southern university, Greensboro, Ala.
 l.. Wilbur Messer, general secretary Young Mems Christian association, Chi cago, III.
 H. O. Williams, railroad secretary in- ternational committed. New York.
 ES. BrocKman. college secretary in, ternational committee, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
HON. GEORGE DAVIS FUNERAL. Hon. John H. Reagan Is the Only Survivor
 of Davis Cabinet.

Wilmington, N. C., Feb. 24.-The funer- al of Hon. George Davis took place in this city today 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 Confeder- ate veterans, George Davis Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, Ladies' Memo rial association. the produce exchange and chamber of commerce. The services were conducted by Bishop Watson, as sisted by several Episcopal clergymen. The death of Mir. Davis leaves Hon. John H. Reagan the only surviving member of President Jefferson Davis cabinet.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
A Schooner in Distress.

Charleston, s. C., Feb. 24.-The steamer Comanche, Captain Pennington, spoke on the 23d twelve miles north of Hatteras shoals, in twelve fathoms of water, the schooner Harriet c. Kerlin, from Savan- nah for Philadelphia, flying signals Of distress Her rudder was gone. The wind was from the southwest fresh. She will probably anchor. as she was head ing for Hatteras light and getting anchor ready.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The senate in executive session today confirmed the following nominations:
 John B. Harlow of Missouri and Will liam G. Rice of New York, to be civil ser vice commissioners.
 William M. Baldwin of New York, to be third assistant secretary of state.
 Postmasters:
 Tennessee-F. P. Kanester Cleveland. Texas-J, M Doolen, Quanah.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Cbattanooea Street Railway Sold.

Chattanooga Feb. 24.-The Chattanooga Electric Railway company property was bid off at receivers sale today to c. A. Lyerly, representing the holders of the second mortgage bonds. for $2S,000. The purchasers took up lien of $550,000 on the property held under the first mort gage bonds The entire street railway system of this city, over thirty miles, was under control of this corporation, form ing one of the most valuable holdings of the kind in the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
HENRY MAYBERRY'S HENS.

Henry Mayberry doesn't talk well when anybody interrogates him about some hens he had with him early sunday morning.
 Officers Byars and w. J. Mcdonald en- countered Henry. who Is a colored cook, Sunday morning before day had dawned with five hens, whose heads had recently been pulled off. When questioned he told so sorry story about how and when he got the fowls that the ofhcers deemed if prudent to arrest him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
A. O.. H.
State Convention of the Ancient Order of Hi-
 bernians Here.

bernans Here
 The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met Sunday after noon at their hall on Twentieth street. State President D. B. Sullivan called the convention to order and MT John Carlin, the state secretary kept record of the proceedings.
 The following committee of arrange ments for the banquet to be given in hon. or of St. Patricks day was appointed: NJ NJ. Began. J. J. Curran, Thomas Duggan, c. A. Breen, John J. Carlin and J. Mclaughlin.
 MT D. B. Sullivan was unanimously elected state president; Mir. James Me Govin was elected state secretary: MT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
ADesperado Killed.

Bristol Fla, Feb. 24.-M. F. Grisset was killed at the logging camp of Gov ington, Cox & Co. Grisset was despe- rado and went to the camp to clean it out. He opened fire, slightly wounding Messrs. Covington and Cox Meanwhile Henry Colvin and W. R. Flowers, em- ployes, procured pistols and began fir ing at Grisset. After the exchange of several shots, by one of which Colvin was wounded, Grisset fell dead. Ex- animation showed that he had been struck by eleven bullets
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Bu' ldozing.

Sheffield Standard
 MT. Clarkes attack on Editor Hildreth of the New Decatur Advertiser was spe- cies of bullying that his followers cannot well defend. The criticisms of MT. Hil- dreth's newspaper were perfectly legiti' mate and in good temper; but MT. Clarke, in replying to them, evinced the same in- tolerance that characterized his reply to Congressman Bryan at Mobile last sum-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
win Marrv on Easter Monday.

New York, Feb. 24.-General Harrison and Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick will be married Easter Monday, April 6; by Rev. Dr. John Wesley Brown of St. Thomas protestant church.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE r BETTING.
John M. Ward Released-Many Importan
 Matters Were Settled

New York. Feb. 2t.-The annual spring meeting of the National League of Pro-
 fessional Basebcll players commenced today at the Fifth Avenue hotel. The principal business of the meeting will e the publica jon of the schedule, which
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

Thomas M. Duggan was elected state treasurer.
 A full representation of the various counties in the state was present
 A number of enthusiastic speeches were delivered and the time passed pleasantly in social intercourse until the hour of ad- i0urnment
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Kentucky Deadlock.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb 24.-The following is the vote today for senator:q Hunter, 45: Blackburn. 43; Wilson, Ii; Carlisle, 3 i; Bate, l; McCreary. L.sNo choice.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
Mr.. Bryan at Winnisook Lodge.

Big Indian, N. Y, Aug. PA large
crowd was gathered at Big Indian and
everybody seemed to be enthusiastic
The nominee was conducted to the porch
of a hotel and there he made a few re-
marks, which seemed to please most of
the crowd.
AT places all along the ten miles of
rough road from Big Indian to Winni-
sock Lodge people were gathered to see
the democratic candidate.
1t was $50 o'clock this evening when
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan reached Winnisook
roads from Big Indian. They had enjoy
ed the drive immensely and the warmth
of their reception by the members of the
Winnisook club, their wives and MEM
berS of their families, made 1T all seem
like a home coming instead of a greet
ing in 1.-The enemy'S country" Major
Hinkley, Mr.. Benedict, Mrs. George K.
French of Washington, Mrs. Schultz and
others received Mr.. and Mrs Bryan as
they alighted from their carriage in
front of the Winnisook club house. The
bevy of sojourners gathered there gave
the club yell and the candidate and his
wife bowed their thanks Then Mr.. Ben
edict and his daughter, Mrs. French, took
them in charge and conducted them to
the Benedict cottage, which is charming
ly situated, overlooking the pretty little
lake, which forms one of the attractions
of Winnisook Lodge. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan had supper in the club house with
their many hosts and later in the even
ing they were entertained there in
formally,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
THE BLUE, ORANGE AND RED
And the Scarlet Flag With the White Lily
Float Everywhere in Cleveland.
Grand Parade Today.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 24.-The Forrest
City, the Pythian banner city of Ohio,
which is the banner state of the order,
has been given over completely to the
Knights of Pythias for the national con-
clave. Blue, orange and red, the tri-col-
ored standard of the uniform rank, is
everywhere, and the scarlet flag, with
the white lily emblazoned, waves from
every housetop and flag pole. Eight
thousand uniformed knights are here and
it is stated that 10000 men will line up in
the great parade tomorrow. Nothing of
moment was transacted at today's ses-
sion.
The action of the knights of Pythias
convention, which opens tomorrow, with
regard to the German ritual is awaited
with great interest by the knights assem-
bled. Charges will be preferred against
the chancellors of three lodges that use
the German ritual in violation of the
rules laid down by the supreme lodge
some time ago. The bulk of opinion sus-
tains the supreme lodge. 1t is said that
the German lodges will fight hard, and
some have threatened to go to any ex-
treme.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

here to the effect that Etowah had held
its congressional primaries and had in
dorsed Hon. John c. Winston. This is an
error Etowah has not held its primaries.
and will not until next Thursday.
Hon. William II. benson will be a can
didate before the democratic eongression-
al convention, which meets here on Sep
TENDER 8. Colonel Denson's friends claim
that he is entitled to the nomina ton for
many reasons among which is the fact
that he was defeated in the election two
years ago by the same element in the
democratic party which are now boilers
of Bryan and Sewall and who will this
year nominate "a gold belter." and that
the Cullman platform adopted two years
ego, and which was made an issue in the
party against him, has been practically
incorporated in the Chicago platform.
They point to his answering advocacy of
silver, his ability upon the stump and his
strong record in congress, and above all,
they claim that he can surely be elected
upon the issue of the free and unlimited
coinage of silver a the ratio to gold Of
16 to l.
(Note.-The special referred to, though
not from the State Heralds regular cor
respondent, was signed by a reputable
man, whose name is withheld pending in
VeStiga tion.-Ed)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
PERSONAL.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis X. Plosser,
Sunday, August 20, a son.
Mr.. David b. Penn of New Orleans Is
visiting friends In the city.
Col. j. C. McFee, a well-known and pop
ular travelling man, Is at the Florence.
Mrs. George w. Bains has returned
from a visit to relatives in Mississippi.
Mrs. Richard +. Johnston is visiting
the family Of Mr.. John R. Seal at Mariet-
ta Ca.
Mr. John Lewis has returned to the city
from Old Point, Va, where he has en-
joyed pleasant time.
Miss Leila Cleghorn of Selma Is the
guest of Mrs II. Van Valkenburg, La
Crosse, for few days.
Miss Mary r. Schwend, the daughter Of
Mrs. e. Schwend Of this city, left Satur-
day evening to spend a few weeks with
relatives in Petrey, Ala.
Mr. B. c. Stewart advance agent of
the Betsy Jane" company, which opens
the season at O'Brien's, is at the Flor
ence. Mr.. Stewart is a son of ]. C. Stew
art of Two Johns" and Fat Mans
Club" fame. This is the old gentleman's
fiftieth year on the road.
Gentlemen, fear that will carry over
1000 pairs of tans, but If cutting the price
at and less than first cost will move them
then we will not have one pair left l
mean just that. Please remember that
our stock of Banister shoes are COM
plete. We carry about $4,000 in those shoes
all the time. Free shine to those who
wear our shoes. T. G. King, 2026 First
avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
PRIMARY OR NO PRIMARY
Plans for Selecting Candidates
for the City Ticket
DISCUSSED BY CITIZENS
Before the Subcommittee of the City Demo-
cratic Executive Committee-Two
Mayoralty Candidates Talk.

The subcommittee appointed by the
chairman of the city democratic execu-
tive committee at its last meeting to
formulate and report a plan for securing
democratic nominees for mayor, alder
men and executive committeeman, met
in the city hall last night with the follow
ing members present: Messrs. c. A.
Sem, j. II. Miller, F. +. SALESMAN, c. G..
Brown and Frank O'Conner. The only
member absent was Mr.. NJ. We'll.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Sem, who stated that the meeting was to
hear expressions from interested citizens
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
THERE is A HITCH.
The Corbett-Sharkey Articles Have Been
Hung Up.


Ney York, Aug. 24.-D. j. Yynch rep
resenting Tom Sharkey, San Francisco s
sailor boy" pugilist, and Sam T. Hall,
Jim Corbetts representative, met at the
office of the Police Gazette this afternoon
to fix a time and place and consider
propositions for the coming Corbett-
Sharkey fight. Corbett was called to
Baltimore on business. His representa-.
tive said that Corbett desired to have in
serted in the articles of agreement a
clause providing that the winner of the
contest should be awarded the Police
Gazette championship Of the world belt,
which Corbett claims by right of forfeit
from Fitzsimmons. This was agreeable
to Mr.. Lynch and the articles were Or
dered changed accordingly.
Mr.. w. III. Wheelock on behalf of Dan
Stuart said that he was ready to guar
antee to pull off the fight at a place which
would be free from police interference.
Mr.. Stuart has not yet decided what
purse he will offer for the fight.
Mr.. Lynch said the National Sporting
club of San Francisco had made stand
ing offer of $4,000 for the fight, but Mr.
Wheelock said Mr.. Stuart would make
no such offer. 1t was finally decided to
adjourn the meeting until next Thurs
day, when it is expected Corbett and
Sharkey will be present. Mr.. Stuart will
then name the figure he is willing to give
for the fight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
DEATH RECORD.
Stephen D. Kennedy.

Baltimore. Aug. PA private telegram.
from Atlantic City. N. j., states that
Stephen d. Kennedy. Maryland passen-
ger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad,
died there today of Brights disease. Mr..
1S49. He had been connected with the
Pennsylvania railroad for twenty years.
Prior thereto he was North Carolina
agent of the Richmond and Danville and
Virginia representative of the Balti-
more and Ohio, with headquarters at
Richmond. For several years he was
located at Newark, N. j.. and Long
Branch in charge of the seashore bust
ness of the cnmnanv
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
NOT ICE.
FOR the 1igh

AS an observer of the influence of poll
ticians of Alabama and to the end that
one Thomas G. Jones may find out how
far his personal influence has gone
throughout the length and breadth of
this state, we hereby offer a reward of
S. in sound money c'gold') to any one
who can furnish the proof that said Jones
has changed a single democrat and
caused him to desert his colors for the
Mckinley aid annex.
"VOX DEMOCRATI."
p. S.-This offer is open alike to demo-
Gratis and republicans, but the enemies
to the democratic ticket must furnish
documentary evidence-sworn to in usual
form. "VOX DEMOCRATI."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
Regular meals 25 cents at
the Opera House hotel.
DAILY Will Not Talk,

London, Aug 24.-John DAILY, the Irish
dynamter who has just been released
from Portland prison, said In an inter-
view with a representative of the South
ern Associated Press today that mas
much as the British government was
now in a mode to exercise clemency to-
ward political prisoners, it would be a
traitorous act upon his part to say any
thing whatever in regard to the act Of
the imperial authorities in liberating
himself and others from Imprisonment.
He would therefore remain silent for the
present at least. DAILY will leave for
Paris tonight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

Admission, Aug. 2i.-(Specia1)-Dr.
Alonzo Monk, pastor of the Mulberry
Street Methodist church, Macon, who
created such "a sensation by his attack
a week ago last night on Macon's sa-
looms and vaudeville attachments, and
whose encounter in his own pulpit last
night with Tilden Adamson, a reporter of
the Macon Telegraph, brought him into
still greater prominence of the kind, was
for two years pastor of the First Metho-
dist church of this city, and last night ;
occurrence has been the principal topic
of discussion here today among the mem
bers of his old congregation and his other
numerous friends and acquaintances. He
was also pastor of the Tuscaloosa Meth
odist church for number OF years.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
"True Irish Hearts," with
speciality bill, at East Lake,
commencing Monday, August
~. g ,2-tf
Death of a Noble Woman.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 24-Sster Stella,
sister of charity, widely known as a
builder of hospitals and for her works OF
charity. died of fever here yesterday at
the Catholic orphanage, aged IS years.
She came to Dallas two months ago to
take charge of the building of a charity
hospital. In life she was Margaret Demp-
sey, native of Brooklyn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
Have you tried the 25 cents
meals at the Opera House
HotelP z-24.H
HOME-SEfKeRS' EXCURSION


TO TtAdSI HTKdITSdS dNU IHUdl TtFFIIOTY
The Kansas City, Memphis and Biz
mingham railroad will sell round
trip tickets to all the princi-
pal points in the above named states on
September 1, Is and 30, and October
and 20, at the low rate of one fare for
the round trip plus $500.
For further information apply to
Charles Jones, travelling passenger agent
Birmingham, Ala. S-22-tl oc1