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Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
Music at East Lake. Weber in solos this afternoon. Six trains on East Lake Railroad.
GOODWIN AND AlDRICH,
Aiabama's Two Recently Made Congressmen,
 at Home on Party Business.

Congressman w. F. Aldrch and A. T. Goodwin reached the city yesterday reached the city yesterday from Wash pop-rep convention. called to meet in Montgomery on the 18th.
 Both gentlemen were seen at the Hotel Morris yesterday by State Herald rep reSentative.
 MT. Aldrich says he has high hopes of obtaining liberal appropriation for the Birmingham Warrior river canal project He was rather careful in his conversa- ton on political matters. It seemed to be the opinion of both himself and Mr. Goodwin that the national republican convention will adopt a gold standard platform.
 MT. Goodwin appeared somewhat elated over his success in unseating Judge Cobb, and remarked that he had remained closely in Washington since last December looking after his case.
 It seemed to be the common verdict of several republicans present, and MT. Goodwin himself, that he is to be made the standard bearer of the fusionists for governor.
 From the general tenor of the conver- sation the coming convention at Mont gomery will tell the old story of honest elections" and ballot box stuffing." A striking change noted in MT. Goodwyn's S conversation is that he is not so much of a free silver man as he used to be. He seems to realize that he is not going to meet with the unanimous approba ton of the boys in the trenches some of whom voted for him for congress.
 Every nerve bone and tissue of the system is made stronger by the use of Cnx, l1,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
TERSELY TOLD.

Abstracts of 5000 acres of land at Ems ley are being made for the steel plant
 marriage license was issued yester- day to MT. W. J. Parsons and Miss Fam nie Allen.
 Dr. o. T. Dozier will recite an original poem at the memorial services today at Central park.
 The board of aldermen will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon to take part In the | memorial exercises.
 The Hon. Tennent Lomax of Montgom- cry will deliver lecture on Pythianism at the court house on Friday night, May l. All are cordially invited to go out and hear him.
 The Birmingham Railway and Electric system reaches twelve parks, either one of which Is fine place for picnic. No city in the south Is surrounded by more beautiful scenery than Birmingham.
 Capt. Elwell Eastman has returned from stay of some weeks near Villa Rica, Ga, where he has been engaged in developing a gold vein. He reports un- usual activity in the north Georgia gold fields.
 Gentlemen: I am in receipt of large shipments of black and tan shoes. Our styles are the newest, and can save you money. Just ask any one about Bannis- ter shoes and they will tell you they are the best. Free shine every day. Phone 922. T. C.. King.
 On Friday night last the store of one of Birmngham's prominent business men was broken into The burglars evidently understood their business, for they took nothing but Twins Cigars" This brand Is becoming so popular that people must have them if they have to steal them.
 Major Poindexter picked his way through the drays and boxes yesterday morning. He safely reached Twentieth street and remarked to the writer: This is the first time I have been along Morris avenue east of Twentieth street, and 1t is certainly busy part of the city. It is equal to anything In St. Louis"
 pr. Parham of Gainesville, Sumter county, has been in the city for several days, He says that he was a Clarke man. but now, like all good democrats, he Is for Johnston More than that, he says he was before the primary election a goldbug, but since he has been in Bir- mingham he has been converted to silver. His conversion has been thorough.
 Bon Ami Ruling No. 497 Fraternal Mystic Circle, held an interesting meet ing Friday night. Seven candidates passed the second degree. A great many visitors from other rulings were present and their presence was greatly enjoyed. Worthy Recorder E. c. Hewes was reported sick, but is improving. Regular meeting nights second and fourth Friday nights in each month. All members are expect ed to attend.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
Drives Monday in ladies' white wrappers at Caheen's.
NElLL-UNGERMAN.
Worthy Young Couple to Be United Next
 Wednesday Morning.

The following invitation has been issued:
 Mrs. c. Ungerman requests your pres- ence at the marriage of her daughter, Marie, to Mir. Odo z. Nell, Wednesday morning, April 29, 1896, at 10:30 o'clock. Gen. tra Presbyterian church, Birmingham, Ala
 young business men of the city. He is Q member of the firm of J. M. Neill & Son. He stands well in the estimation of the community for uprightness and ability, and is well worthy of the prize he has won. The prospective bride was born and reared in Nashville, Tenn but has heen living in Birmingham for the last five years, with her mother, at 1908 Seventh avenue. She Is a comedy young woman of many attractions. a very sweet and lovabe disposition, mak- ing friends wherever she goes.
 The best wishes of a host of friends arc extended to the worthy couple.
 Immediately after the ceremony the hap py couple will leave for the north on honeymoon trip.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
MUSIC-WEBER. East Lake this afternoon. HERE AND THERE.

It is rumored that Birmingham is to have cheap ice in the near future. The rumor has it that the Avondale Ice Manu- featuring plant is being repaired for the purpose of going into operati ton at an early day.
 The hot weather of the past few days so truck gardeners say, is doing great good for vegetation.
 The work on the East Lake line is being pushed rapidly, and it Is only matter of a few days when the line will be ready for the electric motors. Many of the residents along the line say the change is an appre- ciable one to them, as they much prefer a ffteen-minute service to an half hourly one.
 The Birmingham aggregation of baseball players go to Columbus this morning for a series with Strouthers' men. The fans hope for them great victory over the Cooler Grabblers.
 There was a large number of people from the surrounding district in the city yester. day, and the merchants did fine business
 This is Memorial Day with the old Con- federates The graves of the martyrs of the lost cause will not be forgotten-no not one of them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
Birmingham a New Market.

With it's furnaces, coke ovens and roll ing mills, Birmingham, Ala. is seldom thought of by the outside world as cot ton handling center. Iron and coal were the founda tion of the city, and are still it's chief industries, but cotton is playing a more important part each year in its development. In 1890 Birmingham re- ceived about 10000 bales of cotton. Three years later the receipts had risen to 25, 900 bales. This set the business men to thinking, and enterprising plans were put forth to increase the size of the re- ceipts In the fall of 1893 cotton came in at a rapid rate, and the receipts of the season were in the neigh borhood of 50,- GOO bales. Last year there were about 65 ,000 bales, and for the present season the receipts will be about the same figure
 It must be remembered, however, that the cotton crop preceding the last was the largest on record, while the last crop was numbered among the shorter ones
 In view of the large preparations going on for the coming crop Birmingham peo- pie are confident that they will handle not less than S0.000 bales next year. The city possesses amples compress facilities to handle more than twice that amount of receipts.-Textile World of Boston.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
SHERIFF WILKINS FREED.
Years of Slavery, and How He Escaped
tude-Gains Fifteen Pounds in Weight Since His Rescue.

Urbana, O., April 25.-(Special.)- )-This town is greatly exercised over the re- markable rescue of Sheriff R. P. Wilkins from one of the worst forms of slavery known to man. He has fully recovered from the results of his experience and talks freely and gratefully of his deliv- erer. Today he said: q have been a perfect slave to tobacco for over twenty five years; smoked fifteen cigars a day; November last I bought my first box of No-To-B Bac from Anderson & Cramer. I had little faith, but, to my great sur prise, after using part of my third box, l was completely cured and did not have the least desire for tobacco. Today l feel better, sleep better, think better, have gained fifteen pounds and not a day passes that l do not recommend No-To- Bac to tobacco users who are destroying their lives and vitality.
 Investigation reveals that there are 800 people in this town and surrounding country who have been cured by No-To- Bac.
 Anderson & Cramer were the first hero to start the good work, as MT. Anderson termed it. "Yes, we introduced No-To- Bac into th:s town about three years ago. The demand at the start was very light, for folks had no faith, but we sold to few, and, to our great astonshment, ev cry one reported a cure. Since then we have sold hundreds of boxes under guarantee to cure or refund the money, and. strange as it may seem, we have never had call to refund money.
 "No-To-Bac relieves the nervous irri- tation, makes the use of tobacco entirely unnecessary and builds up and fortif1es the general physical condition. As a nerve invigorator and stimulant there is no preparation in America to equal it.'
 Get the famous booklet Don't Tobac- co Spit and Smoke Your Life Away" written guarantee free samples mailed for the asking. Address the Sterling Remedy company, Chicago or New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
$lO RE WARD
SlO RE WARD to any lady who will find an other dry goods store that will sell novelty dress goods as cheap as the Geo. Passe Com- pany Monday.
NEGRO SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
The Inter-D Denominations Sunday School Con-
 YentiOn..

For the first time in the history of the colored churches in Alabama all the de- nominations met yesterday in an inter-de- nominational organization. The object Is to push Sunday school work in the state among all denominations. It is under the auspices of the International Sunday School association.
 The meeting was held in the Sixteenth Street Baptist church. All the leading de- nominations in the state were represented. A permanent organization was effected, and delegates were elected to the Inter- national Sunday School convention. which meets in Boston in June. Tie next meeting will be held in Selma.
 This is the first inter-denominationa meeting held by the colored people in the south, and great good is expected to result from 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
SCHOOL MEDALS, as we'll as any article in jew elry, we can make to order in our shop and save you money.
 E. CHUCK.
PRATT CITY ODD FELLOWS
Enjoy Their Annual Pcnic-Addresses and
 Baseball the Order of the Day.

baSeDa lHG UTutT UT IHt Ddy'
 The Odd Fellows of Pratt City gave their annual picnic at the Kansas City crossing yesterday.
 There was a very large crowd present and the day highly enjoyed.
 Rev. MT. Johnston delivered an inter- esting and exhaustive address on the obiect and purposes of Odd Fellowship and it's relations to the human family. Other speakers also made short and in teresting talks on the workings of the order.
 For the amusement of the audience a game of baseball was played between the Pratt City team and the Howard cadets. the score standing 27 to 1 in fa- vor of the Towards.
 The shooting of glass balls by the Pratt City experts and visitors was also an in- teresting feature of the day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
Must Stay at Home.

Cape Town, April 25.-Sir Hercules Robinson, governor of Cape Colony, has received and cabled to the colonial of flee in London President Kruger's reply to Chamberlains invitation to the Trans vaaf president to visit London and dis cuss the situation in the South African republic President Kruger answers the invita- ton by saying that he cannot at present proceed to England, owing to the fact that his presence is required at home by the .volksraad, the Transvaal parDa- ment
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
EMPIRE LAUNDRY,
 l8l9 SECOND AVENUE. .... WYE CAN PLEA SEC YOU.

Akasheh. No press correspondents or other civilians are allowed to go further south than Sarras.
 The plant for the construction of rail- way from Abu Fatmeh, 112 miles south ward to Akasheh, forty miles from Don gola will be sent out from London. The Dervishes at Abu Fatmeh have been re- inforced and are now estimated to num- Der S70O. Of these only 2S00 are armed with rifles. They are commanded by the chief Emir Mohammed Bishara.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
To Sweep Away the Sanate.

Paris, April 25.-It Is now almost the general opinion that ministry will be formed under the premiership of M. Me line. Radical journals declare that the meeting held under socialist auspices in Tivoli hall last night together with ma tional agitation, will have the effect to sweep away the senate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
TO FLORIDA.

Excursion ticktets now on sale by the Plant system to all principal Florida points. Double daily trains leave Mont gomery 7:10 a. m. and p. m., carrying through sleepers from St. Louis and Gin. cinnati by the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Jacksonville. Through sleep CTS from Montgomery to Tampa leaving Montgomery s p. m-
 For any information write to
 w. V. LIFSEY, D. P. A., l2-29-tf Montgomery; Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26

Have your carpets cleaned at the Southern Carpet Clean ing House, l722 1st avenue. Rugs a speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 References: Loveman, Jos eph & Loeb, Alice Carpet Company, Ben M. Jacobs & Bros, Dr. Chas. Whelan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
War German Africa,

Berlin, April 25.-The government has received information that war has broken out in German southwest Africa between the Germans and the Gababis and Hot tentots. A battle has been fought, in which two German officers and six men were killed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
FOU ND SlO.

which will be given to any lady that will find another dry goods store that will sell novelty dress goods as cheap as the George Passe Company Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
A DIAMOND

Loses a great deal of its brilliancy if set by jack of all trades. J. A. Gluck is professional diamond and pearl setter. and demonstrates every day that fine work can be done here as well as In New York E. CHICK
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26

J. E. Gossett has the best as- sortment of gas and gasoline stoves in the city. 1914 End avenue. 4-2-T
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
The Treaty Ratified.

Stockholm, April 25.-The new commer- cial treaty between Sweden and Japan has been ratified.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
l2-29-tf

Our stock of gas and Raso- line stoves is very complete. Would like to show them to you. Estes Stove Co.
 3-26-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26

sharp, with the newly elected president, MT. Scott, in the chair.
 The first business in order was the hearing of reports from the committees.
 Committee on Constitution. The committee on constitution reported as follows:
 Your committee on constitution and by laws beg to report as followsi We recommend that our state consti- tuition be amended to comply with the national constitution as now in force; this to be the duty of the board of direct ors and that they be further authorized to make such additional revision as may be necessary after the national conven- tion has finished it's labors We further recommend that this convention take no action on the proposed amendments to the national constitution, but leave our delegates free to act as they deem best, as after hearing the amendments dis cussed at the national convention they could then act mora intelligently. Re spectfully submitted,
 l.. c. CARDINAL,
 O. P. GAUT,
 M. HIRSCHER,
 F. L. HIGDON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26

Every nerve, bone and tissue of the system is made stronger by the use of Hoods Sarsaparila.
Evening star., 1896-06-22
EARLY CLOSING.
Spread of the Movement Among the
Local GrOcers.

Spread of the Movement Among the
Local GrOcers.
An early closing movement among the
grocers of the city was initiated today by
Reeves, Poole & Co, who circulated pet1-
ton agreeing to close their place of busi-
ness at $50 pm. daily except Saturday and
at pm. Saturdays during July and
August. The signatures of the proprietors
of several of the leading grocery establish
ments were secured during the day.
In our opinion 1t is unjust to the clerks
to keep open so late during the hot wealth
er." said a member of the firm first men
toned to a Star reporter this afternoon
By remaining open until o'clock the en-
ployes are prevented from indulging in
trips down the river and other desirable re-
creations, while the extra hour allowed
them under our proposition means a great
deal to them with very little loss to the
employers. 1 think the majority of the
firms are willing to close early and have
been waiting for some one to start the
movement. In all events, whether the
til September 1 next, will close. at $50
o'clock every day except Saturday, and the
latter day at pm"
An early closing petition is also being cir
culated among the merchants of East
Washington, and 1t is likely that majority
of the business houses of that section Of
the city will suspend operations earlier than
usual each day during the heated term.
Evening star., 1896-06-22
Frightened Them,

garden party, an intoxicated colored
man and a loaded pistol figured in Police
Court case today. The party was given at
the house Of Carter Ross, near 23d and G
streets northwest, just one week ago, and
Carter partook of liquid refreshments until
he was ready for almost anything. Andrew
Goodall and John Allen, young colored
men, were detected in the act of looking in
the yard through the fence. and Carter OBJ
jected to this way Of beating the gate
keeper He got his pistol and hourished
it at the young men, and so badly fright
ened them that they went off and swore
out warrant for him. Policeman Wortz
served the warrant, and the case was heard
in the Police Court today. When first ex-
amined the defendant claimed that he had
a police whistle and not pistol, but after
ward when he had forgot what defense he
had made, he admitted that he had the
weapon, and said he only wanted to
frishten the two men.
The policeman said that Ross wife show
ed him the pistol, and said she could do
nothing with her husband when he was
drinking. Carter had never been arrested
before, and Judge Miller gave him the
benefit of his good character by imposing a
sentence Of two months.
Evening star., 1896-06-22
TAKE YOUR UMBRELLA.

Showers, With Thunder Storms, Pre-
dicted for Tonight and Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Tuesday.-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary
land. showers, with thunder storms this
afternoon or tonight; Tuesday, showers;
cooler tonight; westerly winds, becoming
ncrtherly.
For Virginia, showers with thunder
storms tonight; Tuesday, occasional show
ers; cooler tonight; southwesterly winds,
becoming northwesterly.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
An area of high pressure continues central
over the east gulf states: a second area has
formed in the upper lake region and upper
Mississippi valley: the pressure Is also
aigh on the north Pacific coast. An area
of low pressure covers the Gulf of Saint
sure Is low in the southern Rocky noun
tain plateau. The barometer has risen
throughout the lake regions and remains
stationary in all other districts. The tenn
perature Is lower in the lake regions and
has remained stationary elsewhere.
For the twenty-four hours, ending Sun
day morning, showers were reported in the
east gulf states and the Jake regions, the
lover Missouri valley and southern Rocky
mountain slope. For the twenty-four
hours, ending Monday morning, showers
continued in the east gulf states. and
showers. with thunder storms, occurred
generally Throughout New England. the
lower lake regicn, the Ohio and middle
Mississippi valleys and the middle Rocky
mountain slope.
Showers and cooler weather are indicated
Evening star., 1896-06-22
For an Assault,

William Bell, colored, who is not more
than twenty years old, will have attained
his majority when he is released from
jail more than year hence. Saturday
night he was on the war path, when Police
men Cox and Adams arrested him. Before
being captured, however, he had entered
his fathers house and the latter, Solomon
Bell, took the part of his boy. William had
a club, and he used it on the head of Po-
'liceman Adams, and the father also used
a stick. His conduct infuriated the crowd
of bystanders to such an extent that they
took hand in the affair and handled the
father without kid gloves. Special Officer
Faller, who took part in the affair, was
also badly injured Solomon Bell was given
six months in each of two cases OF as
sault, and the son was given eleven months
and twenty-nine days for the assault on
Officer Adams.
Evening star., 1896-06-22
The Court Suspected.

Mrs. Winnie Washington, a motherly
looking old eolored woman, has been mar
ried for nearly T. quarter of a century
She has never had reason to complain
against her husband, Joseph Washington
for cruelty, although she says that on one
occasion he did strike her over the back
with strap when she objected to his pun.
ishing one of the children. But today hel
husband complained in the Police Court
that she had abused him.
She cut my finger with shovel" said
the old man, land L wasn't doing nothing
to her."
'Yes, he was" she said. Il asked him
for money, and when he twisted my arm
I let him have it with the shovel"
What about the other woman?" Judge
Miller asked.
What other woman?" Mrs. Washington
wanted to know.
Didn't you complain to him about an
other woman?"
"Oh, yes, but that amt why I struck
him.
Il think it Isl
She was fined S.
Evening star., 1896-06-22

for New England and middle Atlantic
states, and showers, with thunder storms
are likely to continue in the Ohio and mid
die Mississippi valleys; also occasional
showers will probably occur in the east
gulf states.
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) was reported: During the past
twenty-fbur hours-Montreal, 1.26; New Or
leans, 1.2O; Wichita, 101; Dodge City, 1.20;
Valentine. 1.1S.
Condition of the Water.
a M: Great Falls, temperature. 18; condi-
ton, 3. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
81; condition at north connection, 3; condi-
ton at south connection, 4. Distributing
reservoir, temperature, 70; condition at in
fluent gate house, 4; effiuent gate house, /.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 11:44 am, and 11:5i
pm; high tide, 455 M and 5:25 pm
Tomolrow-Low tide, 1910 pm; high
tide, 5:53 m. and 6:26 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun RISES 4:35; sun sets, 7:29. Moon sets,
2:34 I'm. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 9:05 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at 2:5S am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named. If clear less lighting may be or
dered.
Naphtha lamps all lighted by 9:O5 pm
extinguishing begun at 313 am. The moon
schedule does rot apply to naphtha lamps.
Range of the THERMOMETERS,
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
am, rs; pm, so; maximum, 81; min
imum, 76.