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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22

j. C. Hemphi1l, South Carolina; Henry
Wells, Vermont, and e. B. Beaurue, Mis-
souri,.
The plan is to form a national coast
defense association at this meeting, and
national naval reserve association as
an auxiliary.
Captain G. II. Morryfield, the COM
mander of the Florida naval reserve, Is
here and has already organized a Tampa
division with thirty-five members. He
will petition the Legislature to create
state naval reserve and make appropri-
alton for its support.
Fifty additional delegates arrived here
today and will participate in the con-
vention proceedings.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS RE-
PORT.

Il. H. Clarke, where twenty-four hours
VIII be spent in examining the improve
n, hts in Mobile harbor arriving In New
Orleans Tuesday evening. The following
morning the committee will take one OF
the Southern Pacific steamship COM
pany's steamers and proceed down to the
mouth of the Mississippi river visiting
the crevasse in Pass a la 'Outre and
also the jetties and Southwest pass, re-
turning to the city next day. On the eve
ming of the same day (Thursday) the
committee will leave New Orleans by the
on a visit to the government works at
that place, and then for Houston to look
at the improvements ON Buffalo bayou,
and from there to Galveston, where deep
water is being established by the gov
eminent at great expense. From Gal
weston the committee will return to New
Orleans on it's way to Washington over
the Southern railway, stopping on the
way at Chattanooga, Tenn, to examine
the government works there on the Ten
nessee river. The committee will be abb
sent from the city ten days.
Fourteen of the seventeen members
of the committee will accompany this
trip, including it's chairman, Hon. w. b.
Hooker, of New York, and wife; Hon. B..
Herman, of Oregon, wife, daughter and
son; Hon. J. e. Reyburn, of Pennsylva-
MIA, and wife; Hon. H. A. Cooper Of
Wisconsin,; Hon. T. e. Burton, of Ohio;
Hon. w. B. Barrett, of Massachusetts,,
and wife; Hon. Walter Reeves, of ILL
nois, and wife, Hon. G.. A. Towne, Of
Minnesota, and wife; Hon. B. d. Doven-
err, of West Virginia, and wife; Hon. c..
M. Clarke, of Missouri; Hon. J. A. Walker,
of Virginia; Hon. T. c. Catchins, Of Mis-
sissippi; Hon. R. H. Clarke, of Alabama
Hon. A. S. Berry, of Kentucky, and son;
also Representatives ]. S. Sherman, Of
<.FT rte-fa Dot
rick Henry, of Arkansas, and Mr.. H. G..
Rask, clerk of the committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
JAPAN.s PROVES.

London, Jan. PA dispatch to the
Centarl News from Madrid says that NJ
De Guoruille, who accompanied the Jap
anese staff officers during the late Chin
ese-Japanese war, delivered lecture to-
night before the Madrid Geographical So
ciety. In the coures of his lecture he
dwelt upon Japan's growing power and
the change which had occurred In her
position among the nations Of the world,
laying particular stress upon her polit-
ical relations with other powers. He as
serted that Japan and the United States
had agreed to conclude an alliance.
fact, he declared, which justified the I'M
easiness felt regarding Japan's attitude
In the Philippine Islands, where she had
initiated hostility to Spain. her aspira-
tons being to possess the islands.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
1T WAS AN OFF DAY
a Trip on the Briny-Inspected
the Quarantine Station.

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 21.-This was an off
day with the delegates to the coast de-
Tense and i1arbor improvement conven-
ton, but while no session was held, a
practical demonstration of the necessity
for terrifying Tampa bay was given.
At 8 o'clock 400 delegates boarded spe-
cial train for Port Tampa. where they
embarked on the steamer Margaret for
q "trip down the bay. Mullet Key quar-
antine station was visited, and the pre-
cautions taken to keep yellow fever out
Of the country were fully explained.
The steamer Olivette, from Havana,
was met at the Key and inspected. The
excursionists proceeded to Egmont key,
but did not land on account of rain. An
elegant luncheon, liquid refreshments
and famous Tampa cigars were served.
The steamer returned at O'Clock, and
the party reached their hotel delighted
with the reception.
General Schofield, president of the com
vention, and other officers of the same,
were entertained on board by H. B. Plant
and officers of the Plant system.
The need of Notifications for Tampa
bay was pointed out and will be pre-
scented to the convention at tomorrow's
session.
General e. A. McAlpin, of New York.
and other prominent speakers will deliv-
er addresses, and the committee on reso-
buttons will report. This committee is
the working body of the convention. 1t
consists Of Major Defrees, of Indiana;
A. A. Wiley, Alabama: w. D. Chipley,
Florida; j. H. Estill, Georgia.; Q. D.
Wetherell, Illinois; w. B. Haldeman,
kentucky; DR.. j. w. Dupree. Louisiana;
+. O. Brown, Massachusetts,; e. C. Babb,
Minnesota; P. X. Mayors. Mississippi
j. e. Lancaster Nebraska; General Nc
Alpin, New York; A. Holland, Iowa; c.
Dewey, North Carolina; s. e. Stebbins.
North Dakota; Thomas Ewing Miller,
Ohio; w. r. Thompson. Pennsylvania;
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
BOLD AND DARING
Brave Cuban Leader-Captured
a Train Near Havana.

Havana, Jan. 21.-(Via Key West. Fla.
Jan. 21.)-Passengers by the Olivette re-
port the most daring deed done by the
rebels during this war was performed by
the dashing leader, Nestor Arranguren.
commanding the Cuban forces in Havana
province When tie news reached Ha-
vana Sunday morning the people were
thunder-struck. The sensation was tre-
mendous. the Spaniards were furious and
the Cubans elated at the holiness and
courage displayed by the young leader at
the very gates. of Havana.
Many rumors were af1oat as to the fate
of the prisoners. 1t was currently be-
lieved all were hung. Rabid Spaniards
were pleased and said It would authorize
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
A NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT

Direct From Cuba Says Weyler Is Off On
War Upon Women and Children.
Tampa, Fla, Jan. &c. B. Pendleton,
a Journal representative. taken off the
steamer Whitney six weeks age, arrived on
the Oliyette tonight from Key West, and
left for Washington in response to sub
poena from the house committee on for
eign affairs to testify in the investigation
of the arerst of American citizens In
Cuba by the Spanish authorities. Pen
dleton confirms the report OF the sinking
of a Spanish gunboat by the Cubans.
Passengers from Havana say that
Gen. Weyler declared before leaving Tor
the field that he would crush the rebel
lion in Havana province this time II ne
had to slayi every man, woman and cnlio
in the province.
Tt was rimored in Havana that large
expedition had landed in Santa cara
Sunday night The Cubans do not be-
lieye it. and say that no expedition had
been sent. A second-class passenger
from Havana says the town of Guiana
hacoa is deserted by the Cubans on ac-
count of the cruelties of Gen. Fondeviela.
over 100 pacificos have been taken in and
around this town and subjected to tor
lures of the most horrible character to
compel their betrayal Of the insurgent
forces The Cubans are indignant over
the celebration next Saturday of the an
niversary of the birth of King Alfonso,
and donating the proceeds of the enter
tainment to the Red Cross association,
which. they say, has done nothing Tor
the Cuban cause.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
SOUTHERN PASSENGER TRAIN Held UP
The Train Robbers Select the Same
21zss, Old Spot.
AND MUCH BETTER SUCCESS
Met Their Efforts This Time Than On
the Previous Occasion.
PASSENGERS NOT CALLED UPON
Utmost Secrecy Among Officials Here But Call For
Special Detective Burns Of the Express Com
pany Indicates Good Haul.
PASSENGERS NOT CALLED UPON

Train robbers got. in their work again
last night on Southern railway passen-
ger train.
The hold-up was, as on the previous
occasion, December 16, near Berry sta
ton, on the Birmingham and Greenville
division, and within 300 yards of the pre-
vious occurrence.
Details are meagre, as the officials
could not be seen, and had used every
effort to keep the affair sub rosa. but
enough is known to say that the express
car was looted.
This assertion is warranted, as it is
known that Express Agent HALEY re-
ceived telegram about 9 o'clock which
said in substance:
Train No. S5 held up near same
place, beyond Berry station. Send
Burns
AS soon as possible special was got
ten from the Southern round house and
yards, and Special Detective P. r. Burns
of the Southern Express company, with
a posse, left for the scene.
The robbers, it is supposed, got on the
train at.Berry station, and when large
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
FLOUR MILL CLOSES.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 21.-The failure of
the Russell Flour Milling company at
West Superior, Wis, was announced on
the board of trade here today. The Rus
sell Milling company is an extensive con-
Germ, having a mill with a daily capac-
ity of 1900 barrels at West Superior and
smaller mills at Valley City, Mandan
and jamestown, NJ D. The assets and
liabilities are not yet known.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
IN A SPECIAL CAR
The House River and Harbor Commit
tee Will Visit Mobile. New Or
leans and Other Points.

washington, Jan. d,-capt. ]. W. Bry-
ant, representing, the New Orleans COM
mercial, shipping and railway interests,
has made arrangements to leave Wash
ington, with the members of the river
and hafberj committee of the house of
representatives for visit to Mobile, New
Orleans, Sabine Pass, Houston, Calves.
ton and Chattanooga. The party Wilt
leave here over Hxthefz6 outhern railway
next Sunday mornineeat n;05 o'clock In
day, which is the home Of Representative
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
QUESTION oFDELICACY.
War Department Declines the Services
of Woman as Stenographer.

war Department DecHnes the SERVICES
Of Woman as Stenographer
Washington, d. c., JAM 2l.--A ques-
ton of womans rights has been raised
in the war department, and is likely to
cause discussion The civil service COM
mittee recently advertised to fill a 81, 500
vacancy in the aujutant generals office,
guages, typewriting in these languages,
proof reading, library methods and
other qualifications. Miss Maud Stall
maker, of Washington, d. c., a lady of
unexceptional character and accomplish
ment,. was the only person who passed
the examination, and she was duly GER
titled for the position, but the appoint
ment has been rejected on the ground
that the department does not desire to
have a woman in the place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
QUESTION OF pELIcAcY.

Washington. d. c.. Jan. 21.-Secretary
Francis has called upon the secretary of
the treasury for s13,150.0o0 for quarterly
payment Of pension agencies, as follows:
Topeka, Kan, $3.S75.000; Philadelphia,
81, $4,000; New York City. $1,77b,0QO; Lou
isville, ST. 25. 900; Knoxville, Tenn, ST.
900. 600: Indianapolis. $2.700.000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
LOOKS LIKE A GENERAL. STRIKE.

Joliet, ILL.,, Jan. 21.--At mass meet
ing of Braidwood miners. held on the
prairie, 1t was decided TO stop work IN
No. shaft of the Star Coal company,
which action is expected to lead to
general strike OF miners in the Northern
illinois field. The meeting requested all
shafts belonging to the association or
pool, to suspend work until after the dis
trict convention Of the northern field II
held. Another meeting will be held In
Coal City tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
IN A FOREIGN TOMB
Was Laid the Body of Deigado-Weyler
- on the March.

Havana, Jan. 21.-The remains of Hen
nv Delgado, the American prisoner who
died yesterday morning at the San Am
brosia hospital, where he had been con-
fined ever since his arrival In this CITY,
after his capture in an insurgent hos
pital in the, province, of Pinar del Rio,
were Inferred at 4 o'clock this Afternoon
dn the Colon cemetery. The funeral was
a very modest one and was attended only
by the American correspondents here,
the clerks from the American consulate
and DR.. Burgess. The interment was
In a special plot.
Captain General Weyler, after he left
Havana. marched along the highway
to Guines, which place he reached yes
terday. Nothing further Is known II his
movements. a4-i
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22
THE PARpoNING POWER.

Madrid, Jan. 21-A dispatch from Ha,
yana states that the captain general VIII
pardon on King Alfonsos DAY, Jan. co.
ali the insurgents arrested in the prov
ince of Pinars del Rio on minor charges.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22

vent work Pin consulted Weyler, not
hiding his sympathies with the planters.
Weyler sent court reply, transferring
Pin to Bayamo, and Pin returns on sick
leave to Spain. All classes at Cienfuegos
have telegraphed Weyler expressing re-
greet on PINS departure.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-22

stream was reached got into the engine
and made the engineer halt the train.
The express car was forced and the safe
looted, and then the engineer was or
dered to pull out
The express car was the only point of
attack, as it was understood none of the
passengers were molested.
The train. was No. 80, which left here
at 4 p. M, with Engineer Brown in the
cab and Conductor Wilmot in charge.
No details of the hold-up were given
out by the railroad officials, and the news
was CLEANED piece-meal, but it is thought
that the robbers got several valuable
packages.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS RE-
PORT.
Atlanta Ga, Jan. pa special to the
Constitution from Columbus Miss, says:
The westbound passenger train on the
Southern railway was held up near Berry,
Ala, about o'clock tonight, the rob-
bers stealing several valuable express
packages and two or three jugs of liquor.
This is the same place where similar
robbery was committed on December 16,
last and 1T Is supposed that this robbery
was committed by the same parties 1t Is
impossible to obtain full particulars at
this late hour
The herald., 1897-09-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Fools throw kisses. but the wise men
deliver them in person.
Unless man is open to conviction
you can't shut him up with your arsu-
ments.
The chemical blonde should ALWAYS
patronize the bleachers at a base ball
game.
Some men are like monographs; they
talk great deal, but never say anything
original.
The fond lover presses the buttons on
his best girls waist-and her papa does
the rest.
The man who fools with cravats or
matromonial ties is bound to get it in the
neck.
More things will come to the man who
labors than to the one who sits down
and waits.
Hope springs eternal in the human
breast That's why the pool of disap-
pointment is always stopping over.
Glory seldom troubles man while he
lives. but after the funeral 1t comes
around and keeps the hies off his mem
Org.
The herald., 1897-09-19
Music at the Churches

The musical program for this morning
at st. Vincent's church has been care
fully selected. Haydns Seventh Mass"
will be sung in its entirety. The SOLO
lists in the mass will be Mines. Tolhurst,
Ibbetson Hammes, Rubo and Scott
Chapman; Messrs. Rubo, Jochum Oh
shausen and Lockyer Before the SER
mon Herr Rubo will sing Mozart's "Veni
Creator" The offertory number Fac Il
portem," from Rossini's "Stabat Mater,
will be sung by Mrs. Tolhurst, Prof.
Wilde. organist.
Mr.. Waldo Harrington Chase will be-
gin his duties at st. Johns Church to-
day The music this morning will be
Organ prelude. Elevation (Saint
Saens); professional, "Oh. Day of Res:
and Gladness," (Elliott); "Venite,' .
(Boyce); "Te Deum," (Woodward, in
e natl; "Benedictus," (Barnby); "Eter-
nal Father. Strong to Save" (Dykes);
''coms. Ny Soul. Thou Must Be Waking. :
The herald., 1897-09-19

(Haydn): recessional. 1.-THE Son Of God
Goes Forth to War" (Carter), organ post
iude, "Marche Pontif1cate," Lemmens)
At evensong: Organ prelude, "vor-
spiel" (Reinecke); professional
Blessed City. Heavenly Salem," (OrieD
Responses and Versicles," (Tallis);
"Psalter." (Sir John Goss); "Magnifi-
cat" (Henley); "Nunc Dimittis." (Barn-
by); Softly. Now, the Light of Day."
(Von Weber); Holy Father, Cheer Our
Way" Dykes; receseional, "Son of My
Soul" (Harsley); organ postlude.
Thanks Be to God" (Mendelssohn).
The music at the Central Presbyterian
Church this morning will be: THE
Lord is My Shepherd" (Caryl Floro),
and 20, That My Load OF Sin Were
Cone" q. S. Camp. There will be a
special musical program given in the
evening by a choir of six voices: So
prano, Mrs. j. T. Newkirk. Mrs. Ger
hardy; alto, Miss rorrey; tenor. ]. T.
Newkirk; bassos. J. H. Stephens and
Frank McBurney. The music will be:
Far Away From the World, o, Lord, l
Flee" Oh. W. Parker), and anthem, o,
For a Closer Walk With God" On. B.
Foster).
The herald., 1897-09-19
Better Than a Gun

In recent lecture the German trav-
eler, Prof. Pechuel-Loeschke, declared
that the danger from attacks by wild an
imals in the African deserts and else
where was greatly exaggerated, and
that the best weapon against attack was
an umbrella, which would ward off any
lion or tiger.
The herald., 1897-09-19
Hanged for His Pains

The first man who discovered gold in
Australia was hanged for his pains. He
was one Of the first convicts transported
to Botany Bay, and when he learned the
great secret he brought a sample to
show his success, and was promptly
hanged for attempted escape
The herald., 1897-09-19
A Five-Act Tragedy

I. Jones poisons his wife's cat.
II. He processes deep sorrow at its
disappearance.
III. He offers s10 reward for its re-
covery.
w. Numerous animals are brought
for inspection.
v. Mrs. Jones Identifies one.-London
Pick-Me-Up,
The herald., 1897-09-19
Green Policemen

An inspector of the New York Fire De-
partment found some policemen who
did not know how to send fire alarm
and others who could not send one in
less than two or three minutes.
The herald., 1897-09-19
They Love Darkness

Lockport and Tonawanda, N. T., have
decided that electric light in the streets
is too bright, and for that reason solely
refuse to renew contracts with light
ing companies.
The herald., 1897-09-19

The Rev. B. w. r. Tayler has appoint
ed the Rev. Waldo F. Chase for organ
ist and choir master at st. Johns church.
Mr.. Chase, although in deacon's orders
In the Episcopal church, has chosen
music as a profession and has taken
Portem," from Rossini's sta bat Mater"
up his residence In this city. Mr.
Chase studied the pipe organ
with George E. Whiting of Boston
and the piano with DR.. Louis Mas in
this country and with Oscar Raif in
Germany. For several years he has had
charge Of the musical department of the
Southwest institute, San Diego, and the
choir at st. Paul's church, San Diego.
Mr. Chase promises to be decided ac-
QUESTION to musical and literary circles
In Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-09-19
All Gone But Outlines

She-When a man is In love, does he
ever make mental reservations in re-
gard to his adored one?
He-No; when man is really in love,
he hasn't any mentality.-Detroit Free
Press.
The herald., 1897-09-19

1t is said that half the people born die
before reaching the age of 16. Some
others we know wouldn't be missed very
much.-Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-12
ONE ON WITHERBY.
New Cook Was Coming and His Wife
Didn't Want Company to Dinner

New Cook Was Coming and His Wife
Didn't Want Company to Dinner
Witberby-"Ivei invited fellow here
to dinner tomorrow night" quotes
Tid-Bits.
Mrs. Witherby-"Oh. my dear, what
did you do that for? Why, the new
cook is coming tomorrow. and you
Know 1t will be just awful"
Nitherby-"I don't see anything
awful about 1t. Give him what we've
got. | guess It's good enough"
Mrs. Witherby-"That's just like a
I'm. You don't seem to care for ap-
pearances at all. Can't you put him
OFF,"
Witherby-"No, / can't. The idea!
l invite friend to dinner and my wife
protests! But, madam, he comes just
the same. AS long as l am running
II is house propose to do as ! please"
Mrs. Witherby-"Who is it,"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. You know him.
don't your"
Mrs. Witherby (seized with inspira-
Know him! Should say | did.
Why, he's an old sweetheart OF mine"
Witherby-'I gu, IS not"
Mrs. Witherby-"But he is. Have
him to dinner by all means. Oh, |
LIQUID just love to see him. How he
old make love to me!'
Witherby-"He did, eh?"
Mrs. Witherby-"Yes. indeed. 1t
was only by the merest chance that 4
didn't become his wife. This is indeed
a pleasure. Dear boy! Let's see; hav-
er't seen Charlie Wigson for four
years"
Witherby (dryly)-"You haven't, eh {;
Well, | wouldn't be surprised if you
didn't see him for four more"
Mrs. Witherby feigning great dis
experimentation, you haven't
changed your mind, have you? Aren't
You going to bring him to dinner?"
Witherby-"No, madam, I'm not"
And Mrs. Witherby, having gained
her point, glided blandly from the
room.
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COMPLEXION SUGGESTIONS.

A complexion specialist is authority
for the statement that the best and SAT-
est animal fat for the skin is goose
grease, which is absorbed quickly and
closely resembles human adipose in
composition.
Fruit is considered by many authori-
ties as one of the best aids to diges-
ton. Therefore, they say 1t should be
eaten freely. Its beneficial effect is
due TO the malic and other acids which
are found in the cultivated fruits. such
as pears, apples, grapes, etc.
There is a physician in Paris who de-
clares that the milk diet usually or
dered in fever cases is largely respon-
sible for the falling out of the hair
He believes that a vegetable diet will
cure badness or at any rate ward Il
off and he points to the hairy Scot
who lives on oat meal as proof of his
theory.
To improve the complexion only
water that has been boiled and cooled
should be used. II is soft and refresh
ing and should be used twice a dav.
Steam the face at night. wipe IL dry.
and dust IL over with fine sulphur on
powder puff. Sleep with il on, wash
IL off in the morning. and rub a tiny
ball of toilet cerate all over the face.
RITZ u in for about a minute and dust
baby powder over the face.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-12
Happy Switzerland.

Recent press dispatches make known
the passage of a legislative enactment
in Switzerland by which the railroads
OF the country are to pass into the
hands of the government at a price
less by some s30,0O0,O00 than even the
present deprecated cost of their stock.
There is rejoicing in Switzerland over
the circumstance, and one of the great
we'll springs of satisfaction is patriot
ism. The railroads of Switzerland are
or were previous to this purchase
largely controlled by foreigners. The
securities were massed in Berlin. The
Swiss then were in the same fix pre-
cisely as the people of the United
States, whose freight and passenger
rates are to all intents and purposes
dictated by foreign financiers in Lon
don. No matter, then, what ones
opinion as to patriotism, and the gov
eminent ownership Of railroads may
be, 1t is in order to rejoice with the
people Of Switzerland because of their
emancipation from the rule OF alien
credit brokers.