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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15

From the Lewiston (le) Journal.
Simeon Roderick of Biddeford can lay
claim to being one of the strong men of
that city. Thursday in the presence Of
eight men, at the Saco freight depot, he
lifted a barrel of pork weighing $50 pounds
and put it his shoulder. A little while
later he was asked to do the act, and he
repeated it easily. Roderick is considered
one of the strongest men at work in the
York corporation, and he can lift two ordi-
nary men.
Kid BoUlanger of Biddeford, who is TWEEN
ty years old, has made record for heavy
lifting that has not been eCualed in York
county for his weight. He has "a barrel half
filed with water, which he lifts with his
teeth. He has also a hundred pound dumb
bell that he plays with as if it weighed
only ten pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15
The Best They Could Do.

From Life.
Don't you sometimes make a mistake and
lynch the wrong manT' asked the visitor
from the east.
1--WE did once" replied the native, "but we
offered to do the square thing by the wild
der"
How was that?"
1--WE told her she could take the pick of
the crowd for her second husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15

Alabama republicans have been visiting
Washington during the past TWO weeks,
several small delegations having register
ed from time 70 time at the leading hotels.
The members of these parties look inno-
cent ard declare there is nothing political
in their trips, but each asserts that the
democratic party will be defeated in the
next election in that state. Following the
democrats came Reuben kolb, the leader
of the populists, and in whose behalf the
incipient insurrection started in Birming-
ham, Capt. Kolb, contrary to his usual
course, did not talk very freely about Pc
lit cal affairs in Louisiana, and was so
mid in his utterances that his best friends
would doubt their coming from him were
they printed. Among the republicans was
Joe Hughes of Montgomery, who was seen
at Wizards who did not belong to the del
egation. He explained their presence. "You
see,'' he remarked, 'the populists who are
led by Capt. Koib want the democrats
| beaten. They intend to do it, if possible,
| and if there is any doubt about doing it
| alone, they will join with the republicans.
| 1t has not been ten years since the re-
publicans did not have white man. ex-
| cept the chairman, in state convention,
| and five years ago they nominated Noble
| Smithson for governor and James NJ. Yer
non for secretary of state. The former
| lad just removed from Tennessee and
| opened up a law office, the latter was still
| living in Tennessee, but ran boom news
/ paper in Alabama. Smithson returned to
| Tennessee and before the end of the cam
paign Vernon moved himself and his news
! paper to the state of Washington. There
| was a plain constitutional provision by
which neither was eligible, but that did not
make any difference with the ignorant del
| egates. Now. all that is changed, and es.
| pecially in the cities where Industrial en-
| terprises exist. there are as many white
| republicans as democrats. They do not af.
L
| dependently. A little aid from the nationa
| committee will enable them to carry the
| state, and the campaign will be one of the
| hottest that ever took place in any state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15
Fate,

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
'It is tough, but true" said the Cummins-
Vile sage, that a man generally does not
get any foresight until he is too old to
have anything to look forward to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15

Men are clannish creatures at best. This
is exemplified by the manner in which the
members of the House and Senate herd
on their own side of the halls. Renubli-
cans loaf in their own cloak rooms and
lounge on the sofas on their own side and
the democrats do the same OF course they
meet and mingle, but it is usually about
the door of the main corridor. and not once
in an hour will you find a democrat on
the republican side or repu blican on the
democratic side.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
At Atlanta.
Er Rlish Races.

London, May 1.-At New Market today the May plate of 300 soveregns for g. year-olds, five furlongs, was won by Leo pold De Rothschild's bay Ally Goletta. Wallace Johnstones chestnut colt Stewarton was second and E. Post ar's s chestnut colt High Chancellor third MT. B. Lorillard's Lamerook started, but was not placed.
 The 1000 guineas stakes of 100 sover- eigns each, for 3-year-old Allies, Roweey mile (mile and eleven yards) was won by the Prince of Wales brown Ally Thais. Douglas Baird's brown Ally Santa Maura was second and Lord Settland's bay lilly Jolly Boat third.
 The Brinkley plate of 200 sovereigns, for 3-year-olds, one mile, was won by MT. T. Jennings bay Ally Glow. Sir H. Farquhar's bay colt The Quack was sec ond and MT. H. McCalmont's bay colt Mitre third. P. Lorillard's chestnut colt Dakotah II started, but was not placed
 The Brethby plate handicap of 200 sov- ereigns. six furlongs, was won by MT. T. Cannon's chestnut Ally Ilframbe. MT. J. Jewett's chestnut colt Recorder was second and MT. Lebaudy's bay horse Sweet Auburn third. MT. F. Wishard's g American horse Ramapo started, but was not placed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02

democratic column. And, sir, no matter what may be in store for us in the next campaign, come victory or defeat, come sunshine or shadow, come veal or woe, I will be found again in behalf of whoever may be the democratic candidate, and in behalf of whatever may be the democrat ic platform" (Applause)
 From this point and for two hours longer the discussion continued in the same excited style, MT. Tillman very frequently breaking in with his caustic remarks, and MT. Hill retorting in kind. At last the presiding officer MT. Frye, insisted on the observance of the rule that senator who desired to interrupt should first address the chair. MT. Till man promised that he would comply with the rule, but Mr.. Hill had not gone on another minute before MT. Tillman broke in again, to the great amusement of senators and audience.
 Further on MT. Tillman made a re- mark as to MT. Hill joining the republl- can party
 eff you do not go to the populist party" MT. Hill retorted, until I go to the re- publicans you will never get there. You could not kick either of us out of the democratic party"
 Speaking of the Chicago convention, MT. Hill said: II will go there with my party. will go there expecting to speak my sentiments and to abide by the result when the convention shall have ended
 'I am not pledged either to the head of this administration or to any member of it who may be a candidate for public position. While the secretary of the treasury is an able, thoroughly honest and competent man, and one who has reflected honor on the section of country which he represents, think that he made a mistake in his contest before the Kentucky legislature against the re-elec- ton of Senator Blackburn, who was the nominee of his party caucus"
 MT. Allen, populist, of Nebraska, got into the discussion-Mr. Hill remarking that he knew that MT. Allen could not be kept out of it. In reply to a remark of MT. Aliens MT. Hill said something as to the free silver question and added that he paused for a reply. The pause was not long, for instar tly MT. Tillman answered the question, saying: q want 16 to 1 or bust
 My friend will bust, then" MT. Hill calmly replied.
 MT. Hill alluded to Mir. Tilman's att tack upon the president because, he said, he had vetoed pension bills for some de- serters or tramps, and he added; Tn my humble judgment he is not candi- date for reelection. Why trouble our selves in regard to him? Let us prepare for the conflict against our common en- emy. Let us not quarrel among our selves. We should pursue this policy: Tn essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty. in all things charity" Mr. Hill closed his speech with these words amid applause.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
BASEBALL.
Results of Y Yesterday's Games.
Standing.

Too much rain prevented the locals from crossing bats with Columbus yes- terday afternoon, and 'twere we'll for the visitors, as Birmingham would have had another game to her credit, and vice versa.
 From present indications it is hardly probable that the grounds will be in con- dition this afternoon, but if they are twd games will be played and the fans and rooters will have an opportunity of see- ing both for one price of admission.
 Manager Rourke was at the park early yesterday morning having ditches cut to let off the water, which was standing in pools all over the field, and having the grounds fixed up as far as practicable.
 Sparks has been signed and will pitch Monday in the opening game with New Orleans.
 In the event the two games will be played this afternoon the first game will be called at o'clock and Fricken will do the twirling, Adams going in for the sec ond game.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
WARRIOR.
Death ofa Popular Young Man-A Mvste-
 rious Fire


 warrior, May 1.-(Special)-Mr J. l.. Hagler, one of our leading merchants. is seriously Ill with pneumonia.
 Jacob West, young man about 20 years of age, died today at o'clock. He was popular young man. having many friends.
 A large building, which had been used Tor blaming and grist mill and gin house, was burned last night. It made the biggest fire we have had in a ione tune It belonged to the Pearson Coal company. Loss not known; no insur- ance. The origin of the fire is a mystery. as no one occupied the house.
 The protracted meeting at the Baptist church Is being well attended, and Broth CT Lowery, the pastor, is doing some vefv strong preaching. Much good is expected to grow out of his efforts
 Rev. MT. Parish will deliver a special sermon next Sunday to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
 Much heavy rain Is and has been fall- ing for some days and farmers may be ineonvenienced by it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Cecil Rhodes, Arrest ureed

London, May 1.-The Star in an article commenting on the cipher dispatches which were entered as evidence at the trial of the members of the reform com mttee at Pretoria, urges the immediate arrest of Cecil Rhodes s
 The Westminster Gazette counsels the resignation of those comprising the man agement Of the British South Africa com pany and their withdrawal from public life, for while at least
 The St. James Gazette says that the government must be prepared to meet demand for the trial of Cecil Rhodes and the revocation of the charter of the British South Africa company.
 The Pa11 Mall Gazette says 1t Is now impossible to talk about the severity of the Boers in the face of the revelations made by the cipher dispatches just ex- posed.
 The Globe takes the side of Rhodes and attempts to shield him from all blame.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
The Emperor Was Serious.

Berlin, May 1.-The Berlin Industrial exhibition was formally opened by the emperor today, although preparations for it's opening were by no means com plete. The weather was bright and clear and the crowds large and enthusiastic. The emperor and empress, the latter at- tired In green dress, arrived at the grounds on board the imperial yacht Alexandra and were heartily cheered. The kaiser appeared to be in one of his most serious moods. He made no speech. as it was expected he would do, and merely said ''yes"- in reply to the formal question whether his majesty would per init the opening of the exhibition.
 Freiherr Won Berlepsch, Prussian min ister of commerce, then declared the ex- position opened. A number of members Of the imperial household accompanied the emperor and empress. Prince Ferdi- nand of Bulgaria, who is in Berlin, paid a visit to the exhibition building.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02

full holiday and newspapers suspended publication. The authorities took the precaution to strengthen the garrison against possible disturbances, but there were no indications that such precau- tions were necessary. The garrisons at Milan, in Romagnea district, and in Sici- ly were also strengthened.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Key West Greatly Excited.

Key West, Fla, May 1.-Reliable infor- nation has been received in this city to the effect that the schooner Competitor was captured on the high seas. On the morning of the day before the reported capture the schooner was sighted near Sand Key light. and. the wind being light and ahead, 1t was impossible for the schooner to get into Cuban waters.
 Great excitement exists in this city over the report that the crew of the lll-fa ted schooner are being executed this morn ing
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
In London.

London, May 1.-Some hundreds unem- ployed workers held meeting in Hyde park this afternoon and adopted inter national socialist resolutions to over throw the system of centralization of capital. The speakers at the meet ing were Louise Michael, M. Sembat, socialist member of the French chamber of deputies; Mrs. Marx and Dr. Aveling. The principal workingmen's demonstra- tion will be held Sunday
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
In Vienna,

Vienna, May 1.-There was a general observation of May Day among the work ingmen of this city. Socialist working men held twenty-four meetings this morning, at which resolutions were adopted demanding an eight hour work ing day and universal suffrage. A num- Der of trades unions meetings were also held There was an immense procession 1n the afternoon, in which the police per mitted the children to walk with their parents. Meetings and processions were also held in many places in lower Aus tria. There were no disturbances
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The Bishop of Madrid's Proposal to Organize Volunteer Companies for Cuba Meets
 With Favor.

Madrid, May IA meeting was held here today in accordance with the pro- posal of the bishop of Madrid and others to orga nize companies of volunteers for service against the rebels in Cuba. The meeting was crowded. Among those present were many of the most prominent personag ges in the diocese. Speeches were made and resolutions adopted declaring in favor of putting the proposal of the bishop into effect at once, and commit- tees were appointed to make the neces- sary arrangements.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
In Paris.

Paris, May 1.-In accordance with ex- pectation, May Day is being very quietly observed here A great many meetings were held, but they were orderly. The socialists intend to hold a monster dem onstration Sunday, when they will march to the Hotel DeVille and Palace of Elysee, denouncing the senate and cab inet. It is possible that the police may interfere with their plans
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
BYNUM.
It Was Probably Her Intention to Commit
 Suicide.

Bynum, May 1.-(Special)- )-Rosa. the young wife of J. S. Bright, prominent young farmer, sought to suicide near here last Monday evening. A pistol was missing and she was seen retreating from the house towards a creek that runs near by. Suspicion was awakened and a party ran to overtake her. When over- taken she drew the pistol from her bo- som and told them to stand back. She was, however, captured and carried back to the house. She repeated her attempt to go to the creek and throw herself in, but to no avail. She refused to return and spend the night with her husband, and left Tuesday morning for her fa- ther's, in Oxanna. She and her husband were married last Christmas.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
MONTEV ALLO,
The Christian Endeavor Convention Was
 Grand Success

Montevallo. May 1.-(Special )-The greatest Christian Endeavor convention ever held in Shelby county closed today after three days session. There were present more than 25O friends and del9- gates, and they were escorted to the de- pot, where they sang with great spiritual vigor, Scatter Smiles of Sunshine" and soon they were flying over the Southern railway to their respective homes The convention made deep impression for good.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
To Prevent Grain speculating.

Berlin, May 1.-The reichstag today de- bated an amendment to the government bourse bill, which measure is designated to prohibit Illegal transactions on the bourses.' The bill which was introduced by the centrists aims at the prohibition of time or future deals in grain. If the amendment Is carried it is regarded as likely that the government will drop the bill
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Good Government for Richmond

Richmond, Va, May 1.-Sufficient re- turns are in from yesterdays democratic primary to show that. the Good Govern ment league organiza tion within the dem ocratic party has carried the city coun- cil by an overwhelming majority. Rich ardson is nominated over Smith, the in- cumbent, for tcommonwealth's attorney. This fight was the result of irregularities discovered in the city gas works man. agement and an effort to reduce the mu- nicipal expenses.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Lost Six Men.

Madrid, May IA dispatch from Ha- vana says the Spanish gunboat Messa- gera lost six men in capturing the fili- bustering schooner Competitor near Ber- racos, on the northern coast of the prov ince of Pinar del Rio, a few days ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Food Scarce and High.

Cape Town, May 1.--Adpices from Bulu- wayo say the situation there Is un- changed. Articles of food are dearer there than ever known before and are steadily increasing in price, as they are in scarcity. Cecil Rhodes has wired Captain Duncan, commanding the wing of forces around Buluwayo, declaring that the effect of the Matabele rising will be to give the country the railway two years sooner than had been expected.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
SOCIALISTS, HOLIDAY.
It Was Quietly Celebrated in This Country
 and in Europe.

Chicago, May 1.-The socialists inter- national holiday is being quietly ob- served in Chicago. For the first time in many years there were no parades, and the only demonstrations advertised are the meetings tonight of the socialist la bor party at West Twelfth Street Turner hall and that of the radicals at Aurora Turner hall.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
Died at 1O3.

Charlotte, N. C., May 1.--Jacob Car penter of Cleveland county died on April IS, aged 103 years. He had the measles after his 103d birthday and got we'll. but died a month later.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
In Rome.

Rome, May May Day opened very
 quiet. Most of the workingmen made a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-02
At Montgomerv.


 Montgomery, May 1-Only seven in- nings were played between Montgomery and Mobile this afternoon, and part of that in light drizZle. The weather was threatening and the attendance small. The game was very pretty one until the nth inning, when Montgomery piled up seven runs, five of them being earned. Mobile was unable to connect with Kel- lum's delivery their only hit being a scratch one by Buschman just inside the left foul line. The feature of the game was the striking out by Kellum of the first three men at the bat in the second inning. Lohbeck was so stiff that he was put on third, and Fischer took his place in the third inning. Score:
 R H b Montgomery .........1 70O-9 10 o Batteres-Kellum and Kehoe; Smidt Lohbeck and Fischer. Umpire, Clarke
 At Atlanta.
 Atlanta, May 1.-The Atlantas were not in it with the New Orleans team today. Powell's men jumped into the game with rush, and kept it up till the last man was out Cross pitched good gome, but his support was anything but good, Phil lips not only making three errors. but allowing four balls to go by him that he should have handled with ease. He played an indifferent game. Had he gone after everything in his usual style he would have prevented four of the ten hits and would have saved himself three er- TOTS. That might have changed the re- suit. Score:
 R H F. Atlanta .........O O000 010OO-1 6 Batteries-Cross and Fields McGnnis and GOnding UmDire--ke eefe
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-08-21

Nn00 per acre on Havana Tobacco,
NWlWp sS00per acre on Strawberries,
WV months Public School Rail
roads, Good Water, Good health, Dram
ges &c. G. H. BLOCKER,
Elba Heights, Fla.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-08-21
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
"Catches 1t in the Neck" From
A. A. Murphey.

OPEN LETTER TO EVAN P. HOWELL
"ArLANTA, GA, August II, 1896.
Evan p. Howell: In your last
Saturdays paper, you rush madly
into print and denounce me as having
made, in my Zebulon speech, a false
statement. Then, as is the custom
of Jour paper when you misrepre-
sent a gentleman, you close your
columns on him.
Immedlatcly upon reading your
Saturdays card, while at Stone
Mountain, 1 wrote reply to the
same and sent it to the Constitution
for publication. This reply has not
been published by you.
"When you received the commu.
nication from the Messrs. Strickland,
of Concord, informing you that |
had made a statement, in regard to
you, which you considered untrue, it
was your duty, as an honoroole and
brave man would have done, to have
found out from me whether or not |
was correctly or incorrectly reported.
You preferred rather to parade me
through you columns falsiier.
"Without mincing words let me
say: I did state in my Zsbulon
speech you admitted to me, in con-
versation soon after Atkipson's inau-
gurstioo, thai Hines polled more
votes than Atkinson. Whom you
deny this statement, Howell, you lie.
"You state what is absolutely l.
true in your card when you say you
'have not seen Amazon A. Murphey
but twice in two years until the
August convention,' | have seen
and conversed with you at least half
a dozen times during the last two
years.
ain this connection let me say fur
Their: Your personal organ, the Con-
stitution, has parsiatently and ma ic-
ously, for years, misrep'esented me
through its columns, My name is
rarely ever mentioned in your paper
except to berttle and belle. This
must stop. From this time on shall
hold you to personal sc3ount for
any reflection upon me that appears
IN your paper, and damned be he
wh1 first cries: Hold, enouSh!'
"My Atlanta address ID No. 10 N.
Forsyth street. My home address is
GAINESVILLE, Geor gia.
CANON A. MURPHEY."
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People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-08-21

at is not new Democracy We
crave. But it is the same God given
principle in the human heart, which
inspired the barons and commons at
Runny medo, that love Of freedom
and independence that wreathed
the brows of our fore-fathers in rs.
1t is that indomitable spirit implant-
ed in the human heart by nature and
natures God which prompt he
owe of liberty, and the demand for
equal rights to all and special privil-
eyes to none. 1t is to the attain
ment of that state of progress and
advancement to which our Savior
alluded when he taught, "Thy king
dom come, thy will be done on earth
as in hesven," when all oppression
shall cease from the earth, and every
man shall sit under his own vine and
fig tree and none shall modest or
make him afraid.
"You are the posterity of the pa
triot fathers OF the revolution. To
you this eternal Democracy-Liberty
offers the "Orsolei OF Cod" The
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"By the honor and courage Of our
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the glorious memories OF the past
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