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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
MAKES A G069 SHOWING
Stockholders Report of the Co.
|. and R. R. Co.
GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION
Says Mr.. Baxter, in Spite of the Hard Times
Foreign Sales of Iron Reached
10000 Tons.

In his annual report to the stockhold-
ers of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail-
road company, President Baxter showed
that the affairs of the company were in
good financial. condition in spite of the
hard times. The foreign sales of iron
have reached 10000 tons. The proximity
of the Birmingham district to tide water
enables it to place iron on board ships
at much less cost than can be done by
any other district in the United States.
Iron can be shipped from Birmingham
to New England for less than from the
northwest and the company expects a
good market in the New England states
in the future. The production of basic
iron has induced the Birmingham Rolling
mill to start steel plant. The average
selling price in 1896 was the lowest ever
known, but the company has paid inter-
est on its bonds and made Improvements.
This has been done by improved furnace
practice, thus reducing the cost. On this
point Mr.. Baxter says: "A comparison of
the actual figures shows that our iron
cost us in 1896 % cents per ton less than
in 1896. But this is not all. In 1895 the
wage scale gave the miners less for min
ing than in 1896, and the amount involved
per ton of iron is equivalent to 10 cents
and at the same time in 1895 we had con-
cessions on transportation of raw ma
terial which were equivalent to Is cents
on the ton of iron. Ad ling the two to-
gether we had advantages in 1895 over
1896 amounting to 20 cents, which add d to
the 20 cents shown in the compa rison,
as above stated, makes difference of
AZ cents per ton in favor of 1896 in pro-
ducing iron over 1896" Improvements
are in contemplation which will still fur
Their reduce the cost of making iron. All
Improvements made by the company are
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
Ladies' and mems 1895
Crawford Bicycles at $500
each. Birmingham Arms and
Cycle Co. 3-1o-ut
PROMINENT VISITORS
From Syracuse and Baltimore Are Look
ing Over the Mineral Fields and the
City of Birmingham.

The arrival in Birmingham yesterday
morning of two of the leading represent
atives of the Selmet Solvay company,
of Syracuse. N. Y, is matter of much
Importance to the people of the Birming-
ham district, and especially those inter-
ested in the coking of coal and the pro-
ducing of iron Many thanks are due to
the party who has brought about the
visit here of MeEsrs. Cogswell and At
water, of Syracuse, and Mr.. Lee, of Bal
timore.
The State Herald representative was
informed that there was nothing at pres
ent to give out in the way of particulars,
and the gentlemen were, moreover, too
busy TO spare time yesterday for an in
terview, and he recognized that the time
needed by the parties in their investiga-
lions was undoubtedly valuable to them,
as also to this district.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
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THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an SPACE monthly, each
number of which is chuck-full of mat
ter pertaining to the material interests
of the south. 1t is devoted to the up
building of the south on every line of ac-
,tivity and enterprise. II gives reliable
Information as to climate. soil, manufac-
tories, and everything you want to know
about the south. 1t has Household,
Fashion, Religious, Educational, Liter
airy, Agricultural and many other good
features. Price, so cents a year. Agents
wanted at every postoffice. Easy work
and good pay. Send for a sample copy
and terms to agents, ETC. Address the
Dixie Home Publishing company, p. O..
box 1926, Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
RETURN OF THE FAvoRITEs,
Observation-Disclosures Company.

Woodward Warren Company.
On Monday night. March 10, the ever
popular Woodward Warren company
will begin a return engagement at
O'Bren's opera house At the request of
a number of our prominent theater-go-
ers the company will open with that
ridiculously funny comedy, Our Strate-
gists," which is without all doubt one of
the cleverest laugh-provokers seen here
this season.
Monday night the ladies will be admit
ted free, if accompanied by one person
with one paid ticket. The company has
been very successful, nothing but big
business all along the line in the south
ern cities has been reported. In Charles
ton Savannah, Atlanta, Macon, Augusta,
Richmond and Norfolk hundreds of pee
pie were turned away from the doors
nightly for want of even standing ROOM
The good repertoire companies have
taken the place of the old stock COM
panies the performances are in many
respects better for the reason that the
company requires only a half dozen good
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
ELLEN BEACH YAw IN THE SOUTH.

The world-renowned singer, Miss Ellen
Beach Yaw has just commenced an ex-
tended tour of the Southern states She
is to give two grand concerts at the
French opera house in New Orleans next
Monday and Tuesday evenings, and will
then visit the principal southern cities.
Miss Yew has as support in the concert
the great violinist, Mr. Macmillan Dick,
and the brilliant pianist, Miss Georglella
Lay. Miss Yaw has many friends and
admirers in Birmingham who will be
pleased to learn that it now seems proba-
BILE she will give one of her grand con-
certs here the last of this month.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.

!. II. Powell Is Placed Under Bond for
Assuming His Wife.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
(Part Second.
u q fgVNO
1. Guonod-Faust.
CONCERT NOTE

nervous individual suggested last
night there were but few ambitexterouS
people in Birmingham, and the only adj
verse criticism he could suggest was the
fact that Mr.. Williams directed with his
left hand, and it had the effect of Great
ing a strong desire to change the baton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

About 10 O'Clock last night Officers Nc
Knight and Disheroon were called 10 q
room on Twentieth street and Third ave-
nue. to arrest ]. H. Powell for assault
and battery on his wife. 1t is said that
Powell was drinking heavily and struck
his wife over the head with a cane. He
was placed under arrest, but succeeded
in making bond.
Powell is said to be under a $500 bond
to keep the peace, and that several other
charges may be preferred against him.
He will be tried this morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
Phone J. T.. Gossett when
your pipes burst II-3o-tf
WONDERFUL.

1t is not customary for a man to blow
his own horn, so / will abstain from a
long talk. have often thought can a
man in my business be a public benefac-
tor? I must admit yes. have placed an
article on the market within the reach
of all. Doctors, lawyers, and merchants
are using this goods, and claim 1t is worth
double the money. J. Martin Rye guar
anteed six years old. for sale at VIM
Wise, 209, 211 Nineteenth street, at 75c
per full quart Every bottle bears my
guarantee label.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

plays for a whole season. while in the
old stock days actors had to learn a part
sometimes in twenty-four hours. OF
course. they did NOT even know their
hines when the perfor1aance took place,
and the pfompter was the most import
ant person in the theater. Many people
think that the 10, 20 and 80 cents per-
forfiances are too cheap to be good. Why
not see The "Strategist" Monday night
and probably be convinced that the pop
ular price companies have come to stay.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
FOR BURGLARY.

A Young Negro Arrested for Burglariz-
ing a Residence.
Some days ago the house of Mrs. r.
c. Campbell. on First avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets was bur-
glarized, and nearly $50 in money taken.
Yesterday ar noon Officer Johnson ar
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

rested Wprthie Billingslee, a negro about
q years old. and locked him up for hav-
ing committed the burglary. He denies
his guilt, but the officer believes he is the
right one
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
THE FIRST APPoLo CONCERT


The first grand concert of the Appolo
club given last night at Seals hall,
marked the entrance into the musical
world of Birmingham of a new factor
which will not fail to take a foremost
place in both forming and shaping
pleasant musical taste. 1t presents an
aggregation of talent whose work would
be credit to any city, and to far older
organization than this club which is
less than year old. ~
Mr. Williams, the talented director,
has long been recognized assone of the
most conscienscious musicians in Birm-
ingham, as we'll as one of the most in
telligent. He carries his orchestra
along with him, not only by his enthusi-
asm, but by his clean conception of what
the Interpretation should be, and the re-
suit is apparent. His orchestra is
success of many successes, and last
nights concert was simply one of long
line of triumphs.
The solos which were rendered in addi-
ton to the orchestra numbers were of
the highest order. Miss Elizabeth Pat
ton, whose beautiful voice has met with
so much appreciation in Birmingham,
sang with her usual ease and clearness
Miss Williams is a, finished artist at the
piano. Messrs. Gillles and Fortuna were
excellent on Euphonian and clarionette,
respectively. 1t was evident from the
|
solo by the former was accepted as the
gem of the concert.
The soloists and programme of the
evening were as follows:
Miss Elizabeth Patton, soprano; Miss
Helen Leigh Williams, piano; Mr. James
E. Gillles, euphonium; Mr.. r. Fortuna,
clarionet.
Male uartette-Composed of Mr.. Jas.
E. GiMies Mr.. w. E. Smith Mr.. ]. NJ.
Cartwright, Mr.. Luman Handley.
l. Herrold-Zampa.
2. acknowledgement Serenade.
3. Carney, Clarlonet Solo-Fantasia Ele-
gante.
4. Buck, Male Quartette-Annie Laurie.
5. Raff-March from Symphonic Lee
more.
6. Hosfeld, descriptive-Life on the
Mississippi.
Part Second.
1. Guonod-Faust.
q Sabon-Coyon, Euphonius Solo-Blue
Bells of Scotland.
g. Newland, piano solo-Valse Caprice.
4, Meyerbeer, soprano solo-Guard
Those l Leave Today
g. Keller Bela-On the Beautiful Rhine.
6. Clark-Belle of New York. L
Well done, Director Williams. The
music-lovers of Birmingham appre ciate
your efforts in the direction of elevating
and encouraging a taste for good music.
CONCERT NOTE.
A nervous individual suggested last
night there were but few ambtexterouS
people in Birmingham, and the only adj
verse criticism he could suggest was the
fact that Mr.. Williams directed with his
left hand, and it had the effect of Great
it,4r CIR autr IN oh an he a
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

charged to the cost of production. The
company opened a new slope at Henry
Ellen during 1896. The company's lease
of theTennessee- convicts has expired, and
Mr.. Baxter says it was found to be trou-
blesome and improbable. ? -'r-es.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

WHY not give your boy or girl
ezR~ a thorough business education?
] The best preparation that money
can buy. Catalogue free. Mas
sey's Business college, corner
Nineteenth street and Third ave-
y nue.. Telephone 512.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12

! Il r O'BRZEN'S. ]
THE WONDERFUL, Brownies. :


Seats Fast Selling For the Big Pro-
duction.
There is already a large demand for
seats for c. b. Jefferson, Klaw & Erlang-
ers wonderful production, palmer Cox's
Brownies which will be seen at O'Brien'
opera house tomorrow and Saturday
nights with a Saturday matinee Seats
are selling for all three Performances,
and orders have been received from Tus-
caloosa, Bessemer and other places. The
coming of the great spectacle is eagerly
awaited by local theatre-goers, and 1t will
do an enormous business. The same or
ganization of over 100 people, the same
II elaborate sets of scenery, rich COSTUME
ings, surprising electrical and mechanic
al effects witnessed in New York. Boston,
Chicago and New Orleans will be brought
here intact by special train, and Tine
Brownies will be presented exactly as 1t
was seen in these large cities. Among the
remarkable features in the big produc-
ton will be the sensational flying ballet
from the Folies Bergere, Paris. This bal
let is danced by handsome, shapely cory
phees in mid-air, and it will prove one of
the greatest novelties ever witnessed
here. The Bonanis, the worlds greatest
acrobats( from the Paris Hippodrome;
Newhouse and Waffle, musical eccen-
triques from the principal London music
halls, and troupe of beautiful Oriental
dancing girls are included in the long
list of unique specalties. The storm,
shipwreck, earthquake, volcano and des-
truction of the palace will be among the
rema rkable scenes presented. Frank De-
shon, Ida Mule. Marie Celeste. Ida
Brooks, Gertie Carlyle, Sol Solomon,
Charles Hagan and Robert Broderick
will be among the well known principals
in the long cast, and the famous Brownie
Man." Palmer Cox, will direct in person
the big production.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
A MURDERER's CONFESSION.

Bridgeport. Conn, December s.-The
second day of the trial of Charles A.
Bonai who stands charged in the superior
court with murder in the first degree, in
the killing of George Marcus Nichols OF
Daniels Farms brought sensational
climax to the proceedings.
Before spectators which jammed to
sutfocation the court room and facing
Bonai, the accused man, David A. Weeks,
Bonai's alleged accomplish, occupied the
seat in the witness box and made full
and complete confession, not only to the
crime of robbery and murder in the case
of Farmer Nichols but to crimes COM
nitted elsewhere in Connecticut, in New
York state and Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania.
Weeks told his story with wonderful
care and nonchalance and answered all
questions, direct and in sross-examina-
ton without hesitation, openly and
frankly. He rehearsed infinitely the
awful details of the Daniels Farms crime,
telling a story which ooincided almost
identically with that told by Miss Mary
Niehol sister of the murdered farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
MASSACHUSETTS MAsoNs.

Boston, December S.-The grand coun-
Gil OF Royal and Select Masters was
opened In annual assembly today in Ma
sonic hall, THIS city, by the N. l., Grand
Master Camp, Samuel G. Lyman.
Following the presentation and adop-
ton Of the annual reports, Grand Master
Lyman read his annual address.
M. ID, l. Comp, Serann Bowen, princi-
pal conductor of the United States. was
introduced by L. Comp, Albert L. Rich
ardson.
At the election of officers, the NJ. I.
Grand Master for the past year, Comp.
Samuel G. Lyman Of Maiden, was unani-
mously elected Grand Master for the en-
suing year. The other officers were filed
as follows: Deputy Grand Master. Leroy
c: French of Hyde Park; Grand P c..
OF the Work, Baais Sanford of Brockton;
Grand Treasurer, Charles W. Romney of
Boston; Grand Recorder, Seanno Bowen
OF Boston; trustee for two years, Arthur
G. Pollard of Lowell.
The Grand Master appointed as Grand
Chaplain. Rev. Charles A. Skinner of
North Cambridge, and Grand Lecturer,
Walter r. Meddfn of Maiden.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
BATES COLLEGE.

Lewiston, Dec. S-Arrangements are
nearly completed for the third annual
debating contest between Bates and
Colby. The debate will BIS held in Water
vile February IS. The question for dis
cussion is, RESOLVED that municipalities
in the United States of 25, 900 or more
inhabitants should own and operate
plants for supplying water, light and sur
face transportation. l.. B. Costello, '96;
B. U. Sandman, 'eS and z. P. Wagg,
SO, will represent Bates in the discussion
The college catalogue for 1s97-9S gives
the present number of students as 261.
Seniors 40, juniors IS, sophomores rs,
freshmen 81.
Many of the students are teaching,
taking advantage of the long vacation,
which began December 5.
President Chase will be absent from
college during the greater part of the
winter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
THE PRO vIDENp ASSOCIATION.

AS the work is opened for the winter
the managers of the Provident Assooia-
ton find themselves confronted with
more restitution than ever before at this
season of the year. They find themselves
without the means of supplying the half
clad people, of all ages, who are applying
for clothing for protection against the
winters cold. That clothing never was
so cheap does not help the case particle,
when the dollars and cents are not pro-
durable. The managers, who have this
humane work in charge, believe that it
is only necessary to state to the benevo-
lent people of our city the actual fact of
existing distress to have their distribut-
ing room SO supplied with materials that
when they are appealed to by shivering
brother or sister they may cover him or
her with a garment. Our needs cover
the whole range of family life, from the
babies and the school children to tottering
old age. The rooms in the basement of
city building, Myrtle street, are open
from IL to u a. m. each week day or on
mobilization packages will be sent for.
W. T. PHELAN, Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
KENNEBEC LUMBER CIT.

Lewiston, December SAN Augusta
special to the Journal says: The lumber
season, as whole, has been a fairly pros
porous one, especially for those mills in
populous sections where local sales could
be made and Inns OF lumber disposed
OF which was not available for shipment.
1t is not to be assumed from this that the
lumber supplied to. local customers is in
fer1or to that shipped, but the demand
away is for lines not wanted at home.
There is now left over in the river from
Bath to Madison about 1000, 600 feet of
sawed logs and pulp wood, which by the
time the new sticks arrive, late next
spring. will be reduced to some 20, 080, 600
feet. This is rather more than remained
last year at this time.
The cut on the Kennebec will be less
than last winter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
DUG OUT A DYNAMITE CAP.

Albert, the little son of MIR. John L.
Dolot the manager and treasurer of the
Pleasant River Granite Co., found a
dynamite cap, a few days ago. Wishing
to see what the cap contained he tried to
pick out the white powder with needle.
Naturally enough the cap exploded and
young Albert was so badly. hurt that at
first it was feared he would lose his life.
DIR. John r. Thompson was called and
the boy is doing as well as could be ex-
pected. AS it is he will be laid up for
number of weeks and will require careful
attention. This accident should prove a
warming to curious boys to leave alone
things they do not know the nature of.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR

Augusta, December S.-Gov. Powers
has made the following nominations:
State observation-disclosures Tracy, Bangor.
Member of board to regulate practices of
medicine and surgery-Galen NJ Wood
cock, Bangor; e. F. Vose Portland.
Dedimus Justioe-Leonard j. Strout,
Limington.
Trial justices-J. Frank Withee, AIadi-
son; W. H. II. SpofTord, Deer Isle; Eu-
gene I. Herrick. Rangeley.
Notary Publie-James L. Doolittle,
Brunswick; Fred W. Adams, Bangor;
Ozro D. Castner, Waidoboro
Justices of the Peace and Quorum
Charles Il. Clarke, Sebec; Nathan F..
Houston, Belfast; Gustavus B. staples.
Temple; 6. Fl. Morse, Pittsfeld VIM. W.
Thomas, Portland; Charles G Briggs,
Bridgewater.; Fred c. Dollver. Kendas-
keag; Charles e. Mitchell, Bangor; I'D
ward II. Kinball, Bath; FL. T. Water
house. Kennebunk; Aaron Fl. Mason
Porter.
Inland Fish and Game Warden-B. S.
Simonds, Lowell Plantation, P. O. ad.
dress, touchdown.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
IN MEMO RAM.

The death of Miss Mabel Stephenson,
although coming after a long and severe
illness, was shock for which the major
ity of her friends were wholly unpre-
pared. Her illness was SO quietly and
borne that many of
those who knew her best had no intima-
ton of the end.
The brave serenity of the young life
now ended, the singuIarly lovely charao-
ter developed under lifelong burden of
ill health, borne with a never-failing
courage and cheerfulress-these arc a
beautiful and inspiring memory.
I. G. T.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
THE INFANTRY BALL.

This will be the programme of the en-
tertatnment that will precede the dance
at the Auditorium tonight
P. L. l. March, Private Green
Chambers Orchestra.
Kathleen Mavoureen,
Apollo Male Quartette.
Character Sketch,
Messrs O'Brion and jolly.
Tenor Solo, Selected
DR.. FL. M. Nickerson.
Ideal March, Harris
rrSerenaders' Mandolin and Guitar Club.
Musical Sketch,
Msssrs. Leavitt and Johnson.
Kentucky Baby,
Apollo Male Quartette.
M edley Overture,
Chandler's Orchestra.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before Judge Bon ney.


pd In oae case of Mary j. Woodsids against
injuries caused by defendant's horse RIM
H NM over her, reported YESTERDAY, the
S356.25. foruloo Aof
Ben 4 nj Thompson for plaintiff.
n =; l9lnpson for defendant.
wsthaa 20, a. .LegroW against Llewellyn
+h a inv woe M sne next case taken up before
gho Juiy Mrs: Legrow claimed that she
loaned the defendants wife twenty Ave
dollars, IN 9eIendant's presence and with
MS knoWleuge and consent. to huv furni.
lure for chamber in her house
The defendant and his wife claimed
that the money was furnished by one
nish the room and Grewer ayreed ~ - NJ
oupy 1t until the rent of the room maid
the debt. The jury took the defendapt;s
storysas true and gave him verdict
D. A. Meaher for plaintiff. oO'
L. B. bennett for defendant.
Eta Press by Julius Press, her father
and next friend against Otto Mariner t.
substance that the defendants cart carry
ing soda water bottles, beer bottles ana
other bottled drinks was SO nepIigentIv
driven and managed by the driver IN de-
fendant's employment that large crate
OF BOTTLES was broken upon Middle street
and the broken glass suffered to lie on
the street for long time after it might
have been gathered up and taken away
That the plaintiff, an infant two years
old, being rightfully and lawfully in the
street, jigger passed and tine child in at
tempting to get out Of the way of it fell
face down into the glass, the jigger wheel
passing over 1t and forcing it's head down
upon the glass cutting it badly. The
plaintiff claims that the jigger did not in
jure the child, but that tho injuries were
carelessly left in the street. The testi-
mony on the part of the plaintiff was
nearly closed when court adjourned.
|. W. Parker for plaintiff.
Richard Webb for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
Constipation Cured,

your paper to let my 1nany Portland frisnds
know how well my little boy is. HaVing
moved we from your city several months ago and
knowing many there would be pleased 70 hear
about the case, gladly inform them that he is
emit ely cured. Ny family physician called
it hereditary. constipation as Ibis disease
had followed him from birth, causing a great
zeal OF trouble and worry. Other physicians
called it the same. was urged to tly Dr. Chase,
Cumberland ST., and without rnodicine en-
tirely cured my child.
Sincerely yours,
MRS. M. A. HOLBROOK
NO. 424 Van Buren, ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
dee2 Th,S&TdH
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEIR.

Wednesday-Phiiand Porell of Sanford.
retracted former plea of not gully, ami
pleaded guilty to charge of being retail
liquor dealer, without payment OF special
tax. Fined $50, or in default to be com
mitted to Alfred jail
SEVERN Caroni of Oldtown charged as
retail dealer in malt liquors, pleaded
guilty and paid fine of $40.
Louis LIE Fontine pleaded not guilty to
the charge of selling liquor without pay
ment of govern lrent tax and ordered to
recognize in $500 for appearance at the
Deem Der term.