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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

The Legislature Of Ala
banla and Building and
Loan Associations.

The general assembly of Ala bama. az
its last session, enacted a law recurring
all building and loan associations in the
state to reduce their interest charges to
those in force by the Jefferson County
Building and Loan assoca ton. of Bir-
mingham, Ala. This association invites
all who desire to invest money in a safe
and conservative institution to investi-
gate its plans: also those who wish to
borrow. 6 per cent participatin and
per cent. dividend stock are most de-
sirable investments for idle money.
Definite contract, economical manage
ment, conservative estimates are it's
strong points.
Write or call on US for literature
F. w. DIXON President.
N! N. POLK, Vice-President.
J. H. BARR, Treasurer.
H. B. URQUHART, Secretary.
J. III. MILLER. Attorney.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23
MIR. BRYAN's GREAT BOOK.

The State Herald will send to any adj
dress for $3.50. postage paid. .rrhe First
Battle" by w. ]. Bryan. handsomely
bound and illustrated. tt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-23

highest temperature 49, lowest, 63; aver
age. SO.
BEN M JACOBS Local Observer.
u. q. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.
ONCE of Station Agent,
Reports received at Birmingham, Ala. on
liar. %. 1897
Observations taken at all stations at a.
m., 10Th meridian time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
CAN'T HAVE THE UNIFORMS.
""'erh"r Refuses Fourth Recf-
nents Application.

Inc Governor has refused the appli-
cation Of the Fourth Virginia Regiment
TOT the permission to have a full-dress
uniform, TO which reference was made
III the Dispatch several days ago. Gov
ernor OFerrall gives as his reason for
thls decision that times are too hard
lor the money TO be raised at this time
captain l.. Wright. Of Henrico county.
called on the Acknowledgement yester
uay morning, I'm company with Bri-
gadier-General Phillips. TO take a look
az me photograph of the old muster-roll
OF company c, Forty-seventh Regiment.
virginia Infantry, which has been sent
mere recently by General Marcus L.
wright, OF Washington. Captain Wright
is especially interested in the matter.
inasmuch as he commanded Company G..
OF the same regiment, during the late
war. He was wounded at the first battle
OF Cold Harbor. by being shot in the Jaw
The Adjutant-General has received
from General Charles Sykes, the Adiu-
tant-General of Tennessee, a cordial in
vitation on behalf Of the Executive Com
mittee and the Military Department Of
the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, to
visit the exposition i'm Nashville, Tenn.
which Will open on May 1st and continue
until October 3lst. of this year. IT is
expected that special railroad rates
not to exceed 1 cent per mile, will be
given TO all military organizations be-
longing TO the National Guard of the diff
ferent States. The Military Department
is TO be one Of the principal features of
the exposition
The Governor has accepted the resigna-
lions of Captain A. H. Gardner, of
Company ID. Fourth Regiment, and
Lieutenant w. J. Petit. of Company +,
Fourth Regiment. and in a formal COM
munication expresses his regrets at the
death Of Captain J. G.. Mullens, OF Com
pany Il, Fourth Regiment
The report of Hon. a. w. Hartman
Jr., Treasurer of Virginia, for
the fiscal year ending September 81, 1896
shows that there are eighty-two in
surance and guarantee and trust com
panies doing business in Virginia who
are compelled TO deposit bonds OF these,
only twenty-eight have deposited United
States bonds. Richmond city bonds are
more in favor than those Of any other
city in the State. Forty-siX companies
have deposited bonds of this city. -Four
companies have deposited Virginia new
3s Seven put up Virginia century
bonds. One company put up west Vir-
ginia certificates. This was an English
insurance concern. Three companies put
up Norfolk city bonds; one Danville; one
stanton, and one Lynchburg.
Ms'srs j. r. Saunders of King and
Queen county, and Brown Evans, of
NiddleseX county, were callers at the
State Library Yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
BIBLE INSTITUTE AT Y. VI. c. a.
Prof. wiIIct to Conduct One mt Noon
To-Day-Services on sunday.

Professor II. L. Willett. OF the Chi
cago University, now conducting a six
weeks course Of Bible study at the Uni
versity of Virginia, will arrive In the
city this morning. He comes at the invi-
tation of the Woman's Mission Board Of
the Seyenth-Street Christian church and
will conduct a Bible institute at the
Young Mems Christian Association to-
day. Those who have heard Mr.. Willett
during this week say he is not only an
able scholar and teacher, but also that
his studies are intensely interesting and
helpful. The theme at the noon session
will be Abraham and at 8 p. NJ,
Moses"
On Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock Pro-
fessor Willlett will address the mems
meeting I'm Association Hall. taking for
his theme David" All the sessions to-
day are oDen to both ladies and gentle
men, and a cordial invitation is extend
ed 10 all.
The average attendance at both the
boys and mems meetings at the Young
Mems Christian Association showed a
substantial gain during the month OF
January. Last Sunday there We're 1863
boys present and 257 men. Tomorrow
afternoon the services will be unusually
attractive and will doubtless have
large attendance. The boys meet
ing will be held at 3 o'clock, and Will
be addressed by Mr.. r. II. Marks, OF the
Smithdeal Business College. The mems
meeting will open with attractive ser
vice Of song at O'clock. the soloists of
the afternoon being Mrs. G. II. Brengle
and Mr.. J. w. Tribbett. The meeting
will be addressed by Mr.. III. l.. Willett.
OF the Chicago University. State-Secre-
tary Coulter. in speaking Of Professor
Willetts address at Charlottesville Tues
day evening said It was not only exceed
ingly helpful, but also thoughtful and
eloquent Mr.. Willett will speak on the
theme David" Every seat in the Asso-
citation Hall should be filed. The doors
will open at $3.50 O'Clock Mr.. II. j. San
derlin, cornetist, will be the accompan-
ist in both meetings.
There will be a meeting OF the active
members Of the Young Mems Christian
Association OF Richmond in the Associ-
alton parlOr Tuesday evening. February
9TH for the purpose OF electing a board
Of directors for the ensuing year 1t
IS very much desired that there shall be
a large attendance at this meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Clever Chess-PIayfns By Rfchmond
Amateurs.

,a rrl9ay night at the Powhatan Club Is
ealed Chess Night" as on that night
, .no mess Club meets. These weekly meet
ne are Wen attended, and last night was
AZ .~septon to the rule for about two
Iy..S sentiemen were present. The Chess
SIuo embraces about twenty gentlemen
ana Dr. otto Meyer, the weIl-known
cnenist; Is president. DR.. Meyer deyotes
nnucn o' ms leisure time to the study oil
wnae - deservedly called the greatest oil
sa"Ss' ana rs one Of the best chess-piay-
Sa, ,ne south. excelling In bold and
Last night he proved his familiarity with
the chess-board by playing the almost
equally celebrated local amateur. Mr.. w.
Mac Jones. match game. in which the
Doctor was blindfolded, and the moves
were called out to him by his opponent
who sat before the board. The game was
fine exhibition of the Ruy Lopez type.
DR., Meyer playing with the white men.
and having the attack all through the
game After about two hours of holly
contested play, the game was drawn
each side being reduced TO king and -four
pawns.
After the conclusion of this game, which
terested spectators. there were several
other games, and the older hands IN.
structed the beginners i'm the fools
mate" and kindred other openings. At the
time that this paper goes to press Judge
@. r. London and Mr.. MacFarland arc
probably about one-third through with
their Queens gambit
Each Friday night the Chess Club meets
and all chess-players of the city and vi
cinity, Is we'll as visiting amateurs, Will
have hearty welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Tramp Probisu-sinrringe An
nOuncement-Person Notes.

cement-PersonnI Notes.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
5.-(SpeciaL)-The remains of Captain l..
b. Eddins. who died yesterday in Rich
mond, arrived here this morning, and the
funeral services were held at the Baptist
church, Rev. T.. S. Dunaway officiating.
The deceased was an old member of No.
4 Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons. and the craft conducted the
burial services at the grave.
The City Council passed a chain-gang
ordinance n few months ago. An attempt
was made this morning 10 put il into
operation, Mr.. Embrey, the chairman OF
the Street Committee, informing the
Mayor that he could use the tramps
corralled last night, fifteen or more in
number. on the streets. But the question
OF feeding them them came up, when It
was found no provision had been made
I'm the ordinance for such an expenditure
SO the tramps were disposed OF in the
usual manner-escorted to the Stafford
side Of the river over the Free bridge,
whence they will return tonight by way
Of the railroad bridge.
Cards are out for the marriage OF DR..
c. Rosser Massey. a prominent physician
Of SpotsyJvania county. and Miss Inez
r. Colbert, daughter Of the late r. w.
Colbert, for many years Treasurer Of the
county. The ceremony will take place
at Massaponnax church, on the 18th in
slant at $50 =. NJ.
Mrs. Ella Poole. wife Of Montrevale
Poole, of this county. and sister of
Deputy-Postmaster Samuel +. Eastburn
Of this city, was stricken with paralysis
yesterday afternoon. But little hope IS
entertained of her recovery.
The meeting called by DR.. Sampson, as
noted in the Dispatch, In the interest oil
the hospital was largely attended and
great interest was shown in the progress
OF the humane work of the ladies.
The river is clear Of Ice and the water
Is within banks. No damage Is reported.
The grip epidemic continues TO spread
i'm the surrounding counties. The doctors
are kept continually on the go. In some
cases they do not have time to spend an
hour at their homes. so urgent are the
calls for professional services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
CRISIS IN PORTUGAL.
EVERY MEMBER OF THE MINISTRY
RESIGNS.
FINANCIAL SITUATION.
HE
II Is Too Great for the Late Cabt-
net to GrnppIe With--Progressist
Leader De Castro to Form n New
Ministry.

LISBON, February 5.-Premier Hintze
Robeiro to-day delivered to the King the
designations of the entire ministry. In
forming his Majesty that the Cabinet
had found themselves unable to grapple
with the present economic and financial
situation. and had. therefore, resolved
10 retire from Office. The King accept
ed the designations. and summoned the
Progressist leader, Senior Luciano de
Castro, to form a new Cabinet, in which
Senior Barros Comes. member Of the
Council of State, will be appointed Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs.
The retiring ministry was composed as
follows: President Of the Council and
Minister Of Finance. e. r. Hintze Ro-
beiro: Minister OF Foreign Affairs, l..
de Soveal: Minister of the Interior.
Franco CASTILLO Branco; Minister Of Jus
tice and Ecclesiastical Affairs. A. d.
Azeyedo CASTILLO Branco; Minister of
War. Moraes Sarmento; Minister of Ma
rine and Colonies, Jacinto Candida; Min
lister Of Public Works. Industry, and
Commerce. Campos Henriques.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
DEATHS.

BURFOOT.-Died. on Friday, February
5. 1897, at his residence, Or. WALTER ID.
BURFOOT.
Funeral from his late residence. No.
$40 north Sixth street, on SUNDAY, at 8
p. NJ. Friends and acquaintance are IN
vited to attend. 2ts
HATCHER.-Died, February 9Th, at
the residence Of her husband, north
Nineteenth street, MARY HATCHER, in
the 9th year Of her age.
Funeral will take place at the Second
Baptist church SUNDAY AFTERNOON
at o'clock. Friends and relatives are
invited to attend.
NEEDHAM.-Died, at his residence,
No. 2lll 1-2 east Broad street. February
8, 1897. at 2 p. NJ, CHRISTOPHER X.
NEEDHAM.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence SUNDAY, February Z. 1897, at
3 =. NJ. No flowers.
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Lynchburg, and
Danville papers please copy.
SHELTON.-Died at his home Ray
mond, Miss, February l. 1897, JOHN
SHELTON, in his SD year, second child
of the late William and Maria Shelton,
Of Louisa county, Va, and brother OF
the late Walter c. Shelton, of Hanover
county, Va.
He was the last Of five brothers.
THURSTON.-Entere into rest. Thurs
day, February 4th, at $40 p. NJ, LUCY
A.. beloved wife OF j. G.. Thurston. and
mother OF Mrs Lucy w. Powell, and c.
s. and w. c. Thurston; aged % years.
Mother, thou art gone TO the grave,
And we no longer behold thee
~ q lrtrv htyc pr1f la
and guide,
But mother, we all did adore thee.
Her funeral will take place at RAN
doph-Street Baptist church THIS (Satur-
day. AFTERNOON, at o'clock. Friends
and relatives are invited to attend. In
terment at River View Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Personals and briefs.

Policeman Jake LANCE, who has been
on the sicklist, is back on duty.
The report that Mrs. George A. Banks
dale. Of No. 500 west Grace street. Is SICK
IS entirely erroneous. She is enjoying her
usual health.
Company A, Of the Richmond Grays
held their regular drill last night, with
n very large attendance. Ten recruits
were enlisted.
Messrs. J. r. Saunders, OF King and
Queen county. and George d. Hanna, Of
Charlotte county, were visitors at the
Auditors office yesterday.
Mrs. d. c. Burnett, Of West Point. who
has been visiting her parents, returned
home yesterday. accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Grace +. Palmer.
Mr. Walter c. Smith. formerly Of Ches-
terfield Court House. now Of Richmond,
has enlisted I'm the Virginia Volunteers
Company c. First Virginia Regiment.
Mir. Charles Philips, who has been so
sick at his home on west Cary street,
was said by his physician to be extreme
~ i'll. He has no chance for recovery.
The monthly meeting of tho Ladies'
Auxiliary OF the Virginia Hospital will
Matters in regard to the bazaar will be
brought forward.
A civil-service examination will be
held in this city on March goth, for the
grades Of deputy collector, clerk, gauger.
storekeeper, and messenger. Apptca-
tlons should be filed promptly.
The Southern railway passenger office,
on Main street between Ninth and Tenth.
is being handsomely remodeled. a fresh
coat of paint is being put on the front,
and the walls will be repapered.
p. Jacobs and Charles Lassiter, who
were arrested here Thursday for Jump
ing their board-bill in Norfolk, were
taken back to the City by the Sea yester-
day by Detective T. J. Arlington, of Nor
folk.
Mrs. Marx Gunst has been very i'll for
several weeks, and has been taken to
the Old Dominion Hospital. where an
operation will be performed Drs. Ii. II.
Levy and George Ben Johnson are the
attending physicians.
Lieutenant Belknap. OF tho United
States army. has just returned from
Washington, D. c. While there he held
a conference with his uncle, the Congress
man. in regard 10 a government position
under President-Elect Mckinley.
Colonel John b. Cary yesterday re-
ceived a telegram from a son of Dr. c.
=. Williamson. the pastor Of the First
Christian church. of Atlanta. who was
striker with paralysis on Sunday. 1t
SAYS: Fathers condition is very favor
able His improvement is slow. but
steady"
Mr.. Josiah Ryland, Jr, the Second Au-
ditor has returned from King and Queen
county, where he went TO see his wife,
who had been very i'll. and went there
for a change of air Mr.. and Mrs. Ry-
land returned on Thursday, and Mr. Ry-
land was at his post OF duty again
yesterday.
At the New Jerusalem Mission, IL
west Marshall street, Sunday morning
the sermon will be from H. Kings, vi,
1917 verse, describing the opening OF
the spiritual eyes OF the young man
attendant on Elisha. which bears on the
question OF "active life. and its relation
TO the world beyond"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06


AZ, "n" mas been visiting the family OF
,rr ., . sykes. on Porter street. re-
's ,r,l nome Thursday night
nc praycr-service at Clopton- Street
pssptlst church, which has been held ali
lec,,o ~'en; sun grows In interest a COL
~ , WIZ be taken up Sunday morning
W nay the debt on this church.
MISS Julia Goode. who was hurt seve-
-, Jays since by falling from veranda
- ner fathers residence. is well enough
ls understood that the chairman OF
me me committee on New Business OF the
,~"nehester Board of Trade Will call a
S,es soon to consider means Of Sc
0ur,hg new enterprises.
-, mere VIII be an important meeting
~ the Fire Department this evening AT
SV CLOCK IN the Fireman's Hall, to
CONSIDER business Of importance.
rev w. ID. Hurt, who has been indis-
posed Tor several days past. is much i'm
proved. and VIII preach for his people at
Slockton-Street tomorrow. both morning
and evening. inns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Civi1-service Examination,

The United States Civil-Service Commits
sion has ordered that an examination
shall be held I'm Richmond on March goth
next, commencing at o'clock A. NJ, for
the grades OF clerk. deputy collector.
gauger, storekeeper gauger, and messen-
ger In the internal-revenue service. Only
citizens of the United States can be ex-
amined. The minimum age limitation for
this examination is fixed al 81 years. No
application will be accepted for this ex-
animation unless filed, on the proper
blank. before the hour OF closing business
on March l. 1897. Applications should be
filed promptly in order that time may re-
main for correction, II necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
LEE CAMPS WEEKLY MEETING.
Lot Selected for burial of Widows
Vrfbufc tD Colonel Gray.

The regular meeting of Lee Camp was
held last night, Commander John M.
Warren presiding. General Orders No.
1872. United Confederate Veterans, call
ing the attention of subordinate camps
to the change in time for the annual
convention of the United Confederate
Veterans, to June %, %. and "a, 1887, was
received. This order of General Gordon
announces that there are SIS camps in
the organization, and urges large at
tendance of veterans and, to that end,
that preparatiOns be made to make the
trip to Nashville as early as possible.
General Gordon anticipates that this
meeting will be the largest assembly Of
Confederate veterans yet held.
The committee appointed in reference
10 the care Of Confederate widows and
orphans made the following report, which
was unanimously adopted;
.The committee, appointed, on motion
of Comrade Redford, TO make inquireis
as 10 securing a cemetery lot for the in
terment of the widows OF Confederate
veterans. respectfully report that they
have selected q plot in the River-View
cemetery. and recommend that special
COMMITTEES be appointed TO carry out the
object Of this report.
Tbe report was adopted, and the fol-
lowing comrades were appointed as the
committee: Colonel John b. Cary ID.
smith BEDFORD, and General Thomas A.
Brander.
The following report of the committee
was unanimously adopted:
"Past-Commander James T. Gray,
having served r. T.. Lee Camp, No. /.
Confederate Veterans, for two terms, as
commander. with signal ability; and, by
his zeal and untirng efforts in behalf OF
our camp. and all the objects under its
fostering care:
"Resolved, That this camp comends
3, tbe highest terms the administration
Of Past-Commander James T. Gray, and
aesures him that his comrades dts MEM
here) will always hold him in the nigh
est esteem. and wish him an abundant
,,,ea enre of happiness and prosperity.
sorbat Past-Commander James /. Gray
Ia reouested 10 furnish the camp with
bis nortrait. and that the same DE huhg
on the wall of Lee Camp Han.
JAMES w. PEGRAM,
G.. II. BAUGHMAN,
w. +. SMITH.
Committee.
General Charles j. Anderson exhibited
90 the camp a photograph-copy Of the
rou of Company c. Forty-seventh Vir-
l,Snio Infantry. and stated that he
tno1gbt that the Confederate rolls, now
a. ,eossession of the War Department, NJ
washington, d. c.. could be copled py
this process at small cost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06

play Is said to be Infinitely superior TO
Karl. the Pedler.' Mr.. Gardner VIII
sing, among other songs. his famous COM
position. 1.-The LIlacs." and his company
will also be heard TO advantage In several
Tyrolean melodies.
Next Monday and Tuesday evenings the
Martlnetti-Tannehill Company viii pre-
sent real funny comedy, the title oil
which Is THE Nancy Hanks "a story
OF a "saited" gold mine. and nothing 10
do with race-horses). The company Is
one of the best on the road, and includes
Ignaclo Martinetti, Frank Tannehill, Jr.,
Anna Boyd. Carrie Radcliffe. Clayton T.
White. Lillian Florence Wickes. Louise
Muldener f. s. Morey. Riva Gibson, and
others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
PERRY HEATH PROVIDED FOR.
He Is to BE Consul-General ut Paris.
Goudy's Plum.

ANDERSON. IND, February Be
fore leaving on trip South, this morn
ing, neutrality-suspicious. ommitteeman
w. It. Durbin, who is also a member Of
the Executive Committee. said TO cor
respondent OF the southern Associated
Press: you may announce, upon my
authority. that Perry $. Heath has been
rendered the place OF Consul-General at
Paris. and has accepted.
-. X. Goudy. chairman OF the In
diana Republican Committee. has been
rendered a first-class foreign mission.
You may give me as authority for this
statement"
Mr.. Durbin visited Canton a few days
ago, in company with Senator-elect Fair
banks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
G.. II. BAUGHMAN.
w. Z. SMITH.
Christian brotherhood of Railroad
Men.

The brotherhood OF Railroad Men or
venable,street Baptist church VIII hold
their third anniversary, tomorrow I1 e'1
ming al 1880 o'clock and Rev. Dr, H. .;
Wnlingham will deliver seiino'i o'
SAFETY. then Speed" ,uo, ~, rah-
The brotherhood was organized on rv1,
mary ise4 and is unique in that IL IS
the only Christian organiz;aa,i9Sn oT ot It's bS
kind in the city i IS pre fs em TSs
mIi - s;ortv-eieht men. nearly ali of whom
a a,l ,en,bers of the Venabie-Street church,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
Echoe. of the Mis.letoe Ball.

A regular meeting OF the Association for
the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
was hsiu Sac,a,y ,'S11., u me sI ma
financial results Of the late mistletoe ball
we're discussed. and while all the reports
were not then In hand. the entertainment
was entirely satisfactory from this point
on motion the thanks OF the association
were rendered 10 all the chairmen for the
snlepdid work they did In making the ball
such success.
Mrs. Edward =. barney. VINO, with her
~ Jamestown Island TO the society was
elected a member OF the Directory Board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-06
STUART OFF FOR NEVADA.
Fight to Take Place at Either Reno
or Carson City.

DENISON, TEN, February 5.-Dan.
Stuart, promoter of the Corbett-Fitz-
simmons fight left for Nevada to-day,
to arrange for the coming fight. Before
leaving, Mr.. Stuart said; THE battle
will take place at either Reno or Carson
City. There will be no hitch in the pro-
gramme. There are no technicalities, no
legal Notwithstanding to look for
in that direction. / shall erect an am
phitheatre to seat 5000 people, and ex-
pect 1t TO be full. l shall arrange all
details soon after reaching Nevada, and
will then announce the place where the
contest will take place"