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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
REUNION OF CLASS OF 'e5.
A Pleasant Gathering of p. "a, S. Alumni
Held Last Evening at the Assembly
Hall,


|. in ths pleasant Assembly hall of the
High school building the second annual
reunion of the GLASS of '95 was held last
evening. The hall was rendered attrao-
tive by piano lamps, ferns and potted
plants. About forty members Of the class
were present and very enjoyable eve
ming was passed. During the evening the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
President-George G. ii. Smith.
First Vice President-Mlss Marion
CLARK.
Second Vice President-Harry McCarty.
Third Vice President-Miss Luthea
Kendall.
Seoreta ry and Treasurer-Eugene g.
Smith.
Executive Committee-Misses Chase,
Wood and Mesrrs. Harold Dana, Harry
Ii. Clark and Philip Winchester.
The committee in charge of the reunion
last night was Misses Millett, Douglass
and Cobb and Messrs. Clark and Hay.
During the evening refreshments were
served and dancing was INDUCED In I'M
til a late hour. Prof. Riser had the honor
of using for the first time the new baby
grand piano which has been purchased
for the High school by the alumni. This
piano has long been needed and 1t has
been the wish of every alumnus of the
school to secure the instrument. The
money for it's purchase was raised chiefly
by concerts and entertainments given by
the alumni.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29

Yesterday forenoon the house of Mrs.
Ella M. Bates, 1435 Congress street,
Stroudwater. caught fire around the
kitchen chimney and was considerably
damaged. Nose company No. 2. were
called and did excellent service. 1t was
necessary to put considerable water into
the kitchen and of course everything
was badly wet down. The furniture
was considerably damaged and it is
thought the loss will be about $500. The
house was insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
The Handsomest Yet.

The most beautiful Calendar for 1887 comes
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contains reproductions from cabinet size photo
graphs of Mary Hampton, May Irwin and MAUD
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covering cost of packing and postage to the
publishers. THE X-ZALIA COMPANY, 3 Beacon
St Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
A Painful Accident.

William Fl. Scott, the well known tin
roofer, met with painful accident on
Thursday. While repairing an old scow
ut Randall & MoAlister's he fell into a
hole and severely wrenched himself. On
Friday it was discovered that his right
wrist had been broken. Mr., Scott il now
confined to his bed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
"ALTHENE SKIN SOAP" w vaz'

cal Ragister'' says; I'm dandruf' irri-
table conditions Of the scalp and skin, it
affords decided relief. 1t is also most
effective soap to employ in bringing about
q clear, brilliant complexion. Suberb
For Infants.
For sale by all druggists and H. H. HAY &
Son, Middle st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
ADvEKrIsEszENTs.
Smoke
AND WATER.
THE entire STOCK
WHOLESALE CLOTHING SYNDICATE,
222 Middle ST.,
PORTLAND, ME.
Slightly Damaged by FIRE.


Middle
light and probably fire spark dropping from the lamp The
somewhat damaged by smoke
The fire directly under Falmouth Hotel but little smoke
them, panic occurred might have been feared
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
Leased to Portland Firm

A Springvale despatch says that the
shoe factory at the place which has been
idle some years, has been secured by a
company of citizens and rendered to
Shaw, Cooling & Co., of Portland, to be
operated by them, rent free. for a term OF
years. The firm has been in close con-
sultation with W. A. Fogg and other
movers Of the enterprise and rumors are
that q transfer will be made Wednesday,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
Maine Lodge 1. O. o. f.

The annual meeting OF Maine lodge, l.
O. o. f., was held last evening and the
following officers were elected:
Noble Grand-A. J. Davis.
Vice Grand-Alexander Flemming.
REQ. Sec.-Wm. f. Little.
Per. Sec.-C. +. Plummer.
Jreas.-A. ID. Smith.
Agsnt of HalI-Alb est Brackett.
Trustees-W w. Roberts, w. W. Cole
Loren d. Austin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTS
.ONE-HALF PRICE
CLEARANCE
Cloak Sale

Brought the customers to OUR store yes
terday in large numbers. Found ClOaks
iusf as advertised. Nm one way it was
satisfa ctiOn to us to customers buy SO
freely, but it was money lOOslns sale.
We have the ClOaks and they must be sold
and we know Of mo other way to turn
them into CASH and to close out our
stock of Winter Jackets. Iii we did we
should not do business this way. The sale
will continue
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
CHARLES S. CAMPBELL ASSIGNS.
The Middle Street Grocer Forced to tt
Wall With $4,000 Liabilities.

Charles s. Campbell, grocer at 40 Mid
die street, has made an assignment for
the benefit of his creditors to Frank L.
Moore, Esq, 80 Exchange street. The
liabilities are bout $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-29
st. Lawrence Street Church.

At the annual meeting last evening
these officers were elected:
Moderator-John Cousins.
Clerks. H. Thompson.
Treasurer and Collector-J. J. Gerrish.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
PUBLIC OPINION.

Tom Reed announces that he is going to run for congress. MT. Hanna has agreed not to Washington Post, Ind.
 There is one thing sure. There will be no Whiskers- in the White House for four years after the 4th of next March, St. Joseph Herald.
 The way Hanna proposes to milk the trusts for the benefit of the coming Mc- Kinley campaign is something to startle financial onception.-Boston Globe, Bolt Dem.
 Herr Most's debut as goldbug some how calls to mind the historic tramp who arrived at the conclusion that his proper resting place was in MT. Astor's spare bed room.-W ashington Star.
 Ex-Senator Ingalls of Kansas advises his party friends in the east that more pamphlets about gold and tariff are not wanted out there. The farmers have been reading pamphlets for twenty years and getting poorer every year." He never saw so much discontent about. Speeches, he thinks, will do better. h. gals is strong on speeches, you know. The farmers will hear these, of course, and get rich.-Springfield Republican, Dem.
 The vacation habit that has grown up during the past thirty years is simply a healthy response to the natural instincts of man. It is not good for man to re- main forever in the same place. A tree fourishes the more luXuriantly the more solidly it is rooted. It is not the same with a human being. All physicians agree that a change of scene is the best medicine that can be prescribed for a tired or routine-tortured man. So every one should Ego somewhere" every year, if only for few days.-Boston Globe.
 A significant feature of the present po- litical situation in this country is the to- tai absence of comment on 1t on the part of the European critics. The oracles of the European press, who in all previous campaigns have undertaken to tell their readers all about it and to explain why things were just as they were. are now silent, and no wonder. It is not given to the European intellect to fathom the pro- fundities and to traverse the twistings of the marvellous conditions which now sur round the American voter.-New York World.
 The Journal regrets extremely to find MT. William c. Whitney assuming the position of a "bolter." A month or more ago it applauded his purpose of going to Chicago to fight for sound money, but it believed he would go as a democrat, ready to bow to the will of the party If in the minority. His present uncom- promising attitude the Journal cannot in- dorse. The only result of his action, if successful, will be the election of Me- Kinley. the enthronement of Hanna, the apotheosis of trusts. No true democrat whether he be for sound money or for free silver, can honestly contribute to such result and remain a democrat No man can combine devotion to the single gold standard with affection for McKinleyism and expect the people to look upon him as one of them-New York Journal, Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
AN UNDEsERVED BLOW.

After posing for years as the special guardian of the political fortunes of Ex-Gov. Thomas G. Jones and on divers occasions exhibiting a degree of intoler- ance rarely witnessed towards those who possibly did not ad- mire the ex-governor politically so highly as the Advertiser pretended to, it remained for that par CT to deal the ex-chief executive of the state of Ala bama the hardest blow of political na- ture yet dealt him. The thrust is made by intimating that Ex-Governor Jones would prove disloyal to the party that has bestowed upon him the highest hon. or within the gift of the people of Ala bama.
 In its issue of yesterday, in face of the fact that Ex-Governor Jones did not attend the meeting held recently in the capital city, which has since become known as the bolting business mems meeting, the Advertiser in the following manner announces to the world that Ex-Governor Jones will bolt the demo- cratic nominees and would accept second place on an independent ticket.
 We are unwilling to believe that in placing the ex-govern- or in such a light the Adver- tiser has dealt fairly with him. We don't believe Ex-Governor Jones is man who
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
ELECTION RETURNS.
The State i'eraId's Complete Arrangements for Informing the Public of the Results in
 State and County.

The State Herald has perfected ar engagements to give the most accurate and complete returns of the election next Monday ever attempted by an Alabama newspaper. Special correspondents have been engaged in every county in the state to get as nearly as possible the re- suit by beats and wire this office as fast as obtained
 In Jefferson county, the Loosley Cycle company, through it's president, MT. M. T. Stratford, has arranged to get the exact results in every beat in the county.
 In order to accommodate the public and to make the occasion interesting to our people, who always appreciate en- terprise, the State Herald has arranged for the placing of telegraph wire in the Loosley Cycle company's large hall, 2021 Third avenue, where the telegrams from all over the state will be received and read aloud to the audience. Tele- phone wires will also be placed in the building and results at voting places in reach of the telephone will be sent in as fast as practicable.
 The Loosley hall is 50x140 feet, the largest hall in the city. A large black board has been put in position, on which will be bulletined the reports from the county.
 Everybody is invited to come out democrats, republicans and populists alike
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
BLAZES WITH BEAUTY.
The Pavilion at East Lake-The Sight Alone Is
 Worth the Fare to and Fro.

In former days when the Red Mountain Dummy line was in existence, many peo- pie of this city and from a distance went to the top of the mountain and looked down upon the city with it's countless electric lights, blazing furnaces and nov ing cars and trains and marveled over the magnificent picture.
 Like unto this picture is the one viewed by passengers on the East Lake electric car line as they climb the hill in troll ley car a few blocks this side of East Lake at night. Suddenly and without warning there looms up in the distance a large building dotted here, there and ev- anywhere, on its sides, posts, roof, tower and flag pole, innumerable electric lights of varied hues. It is sight not to be seen elsewhere in the sruth. Nearer and nearer one draws to the building, when suddenly is heard the sweet strains of and the fair maid and gallant beau are seen on the glassy floor tripping the light fantastic. The building referred to is East Lake pavilion, and it's interior is a blaze of vari-colored light The band plays the dreamy waltz, and the dance is the more enjoyable because of the cooling breezes which are waited in from beautiful Lake Como.
 A visitor to the lake on the occasion of Gov. William c. Oates political speech Thursday night remarked to a State Herald reporter that the sight of the building from the top of the hill was alone worth more than the cost of trans portation to and from the lake. He dubbed East Lake the Saratoga of the south.
 With the new schedule of electric cars every twelve minutes the resort is visit ed nightly by immense crowds from the heated confines of the city, and on re- turning feel that it has been an evening well spant
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

will for a moment entertain the thought of not being loyal to his party. Here is what the Montgomery morning republic an paper says:
 Tt is now given out that Senator Cor don is to support the Chicago ticket. This means that the new democratic convention will have to look up some other man for vice president. We sug- gest ExGov. Thomas G. Jones. He is as sound as a gold dollar, as boldly aggres- sive as MT. Cleveland himself and wig orous campaigner. Jones is the man by all means"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Brotherly Advice.
Huntsville Tribune.

H. D. Lane made a speech in the dark corner of Limestone county last week. His speech made the darkness of the sit uation darker. He tried to get off the family piece, but when he reached the effective part, "the star spangled ban ner of American liberty, long may she wave,' he burst a flue and had to be seated. We have advised him two or three times not to try to get off that piece on a hot day when full of watermelon and barbecue. The truth is, our brother was too full for utterance. He should always make his speech before taking" He is by no means an after dinner speaker,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
MIR. BRADLEY RESIGNS.
He Leaves the First National Bank to Take n Active Part in the Management of the
 New Soap Factory.

Owing to the large demands made on his time by the Birmingham soap facto- ry, of which he is manager and part pro- prietor, MT. Thomas M. Bradley has re- signed his position as assistant cashier of the First National bank.
 That institution and it's many customs CTS regret to give MT. Bradley up and wish him prosperity in his new venture.
 The soap factory is the latest addition to Birmingham's industries and is now in full operation on Morris avenue. It's stockholders are to be congratulated on having so able a man at the head
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
EUem kAe Sun
NOTICE.

The executive committee of the demo- cratic and conservative party of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, Is hereby called to meet in the circuit court room in the city of Birmingham, on Saturday, the Sth day of August, at II o'clock a. m., for the purpose of providing for the selection of delegates to represent Jefferson county in the convention called for the purpose of nomina ting a candidate for congress in the Ninth Congressional district. Each and every member of the committee is earnestly requested to be present.
 JOHN H. MILLER, Chairman.
 NATHAN l.. MILLER. Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
HORSEBACK PARADE.
The Elyton Democratic Club Will Rids Into the
 City Tonight,

The Elyton Democratic club is arrang- ing for grand horseback parade to- night. About 200 voters have agreed to take part, and this number is expected to be largely augmented today. The parade will start from Elyton about o'clock, and will march up First avenue to the city, where they win parade through the business streets.
 The Elyton Democratic club was the first organized in the county, and has done good work for the ticket.
 Speakers will doubtless be on the ground when they reach the city to throw open the gates to them and bid them godspeed in their effective work for the ticket, both state and national
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
THE CAMP MEETING.
Everything Will Be in Readiness for the Open
 ing Sunday Night

Everything is being put in readiness for the great religious revival which be- gins Sunday night at West End park.
 The first sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. Mann. Subject: '"The Crisis Upon Us!"
 At least 1000 conversions to Christian ity ought to be the result of this meeting. The field is ripe for the harvest, and the Christian people of the city should lend their efforts in making the meeting sue cess. The ministry are especially re- auested to unite in the efforts to awaken the city.
 Three cornet players have been en- gagged, and full chorus will be organ izsd.
 Music will begin at 7:30 o'clock and preaching at o'clock. Let everybody arrange to go out to the first service and start the big meeting off in a proper man. ner,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
REWARDS LAST STAND.
He Takes to 0 Well and the Dogs ar
 Lowered.
Opelika News.

Opelika News.
 Mir Chap Ross had an unusual expe- rience the other day while on fox chase near this city. The dogs were in hot pur- suit, when the fox jumped in a well and one of the dogs jumped in after him. Az the bottom of the well the fox and dog fought fiercely until it was seen that the dog was about to give up the con- test. the fox getting the best of it, when the other dogs had to be let down by ropes. The fresh dogs soon finished the fox and the whole pack of dogs were then drawn out of the well, one al a time. The first dog entering the well was pretty badly used up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Florence as g Healthy City.

Florence Herald.
 The recent excitement caused by a couple of sporadic cases of diphtheria in the city has died out. There is no longer any danger. except from an unsanltary condition of the city. which is hardly probable, as the citizens are thoroughly aroused on the subject of sanitation. Our county friends should aliay their fears; there has been no epidemic, only three authentic cases being known. Florence is an unusually healthy city and her death rate extremely low. The natural drainage of the city is good. and with a little assistance would be perfect.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
KILLED WITH A SPADE.
A Negro Adds Murder to Insolenca--un His
 Trail.

4I1IVINSSlUN F1Ofne.
 Two men passed through Epes Friday and reported that a white boy named Montgomery was killed by a negro al Binnville Wednesday. IL seems that a lot of hands were working the road when the negro gave the white boy some impu- dence, which caused the latter to reply with a blow, when the negro seized his spade and struck the boy in the back of his head, crushing the skull and causing instant death. The two men had been in hot pursuit of the murderer two days. We learned later that posse of fifteen or twenty men were on the track of the negro at Epes Monday. It was thought that he left there on a box car Monday morning. fs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Headouarters for California Wine,

$3 per dozen quarts a pure and whole some claret; $2 per dozen pints, a pure and wholesome claret.
 Southern wines, $4 per dozen quarts. $2.50 per dozen pints.
 We also keep a full line of ports, sher- ries and best grades of California's growth, equal to imported wines, at rea- sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
 No. 8. corner Morris aye. and 2Oth St
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. the democrats of the state of Ala bama. in convention assembled, declare o,1r continued faith in the old time and honored principles of the democratic party, and among these principles are the following; silver and gold at 16 to as the standard money of the country, without any dis nrinination against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations, as the United States coined silver and cold before the republican party ob- fained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country for the benefit of a class and to the in- jury of great mass of the people.
 3. The unconstitutional penalty of 10 per centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or national bank ought to be repealed.
 if is our purpose to maintain a govern ment in this state fair and just to all. under control of the white men of Ala
 The faith and credit of the state must be maintained untarnished.
 Our system of public education should be improved and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation
 We are in favor of honest and fair elections, and we recommend that laws he enacted under which primary cleo tions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 We cordially invite all good citizens of this state and especially all democrats who strayed from the party to unite with us In an earnest and determined ef- fort to maintain good government in the state of Alabama.
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and, if possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

First Tramp-'I must get out to In- dianny this fall" Second Tramp-"What for?" First Tramp-tWell, IndianHy is generally close an doubtful, an l most always go there to ote."-Puck.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
COUNTY TICKET.

FOR SENATOR: x R. M. Cunningham.
 John W. A. Smith. FOR REPRESENTATIVE x John J, Altman. x l. A. Brown.
 Gideon ". Ellis. x Daniel A. Greene. x John Harkins.
 Joseph G. Johnson.
 John Lamont. x l.. Y. Lipscomb
 Wade H. Mothershed. x D. J. Ovens.
 William M. Rush.
 Clarence H. Spencer.
 FOR SHERIFF:
 R. H. Hudson. x Frank P. O'Brien.
 Milton C. Ragsdale. FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
 William K. Cornish. x J. B. Francis.
 w. A. Smith.
 FOR TAX ASSESSOR: x J. Felix Mclaughlin.
 Thomas A. Mclaughlin.
 FOR TREASURER: x Kenneth F. Hawkins.
 Jacob Renner. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
 Samuel H. Huey. x W. P. Stradford.
 Robert I. Baker. x l.. D. Lacey.
 Joseph G. Crews. x William s. Morrow.
 Robert M. Inzer. x George l.. Young.
 FOR CORONER: x R. E. Jones.
 Henry c. Rice. ' *FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. ......... ......... ......... ........ ......'.. ........ ......... ........ .....,... *FOR CONSTABLE. .. ......... ........ .....''.. *The voter will write upon these dotted lines the names of the democratic nomi- neeS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Not Afraid of Free Silver.

FJOrenCe f1eFaIu.
 The wagon company is working extra time to fill large orders now on hand. The season has opened propitionsly.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

The latest is that Secretary Hoke Smith was consulted about that appoint ment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Goodwyn's vote for the negro Murray will have cost him the votes of more than 25 900 honest white men before sunset next Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Read the resolution passed by the sen- ale and house. Read the national plat form declarations of the three national parties and then read the presidents proclamation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

The lone fisherman of Buzzard's Bay is mot talking politics save through his cab inet and little Jeemes Eckles
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Democrats. see to it that every demo- cratic nominee in Jefferson county is elected
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

The last few days have been fearfully hot, but democrats have remained on the PO
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Bryan enthusiasm is reported to be taking the day in New York and New England
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

With a majority of 5000o against them the fusionist leaders will cry fraud.