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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
COLUMBIA.
Is Visited by the Fire Fiend-Several Business Houses Are Consumed--
 Supposed Work of Burglars.

Columbia, April 26.--(Speecial Corre. ence.)-Columbia was visited by the fire fiend just before day this morning in which S. P. Kirkland lost his entire stock valued at s5,0O0, insurance S3o0J; Arthur Davis $500. insurance S350; New Enterprise company $500, fully insured; T. M Blackwell and Mrs. Nj. C. Tate. buildlngI $500, no insurancs; T. r. Krorce. building, $200, no insurance; J. T. Davis, Sr., building, $500, fully insured.
 The origin of the fire is unknown though it is supposed to have been the work of burglars. With the exception .of the damage to the brick building cc- cupied by the New Enterprise store the loss of the buildings amount to but lttla, as they were old frame buildings ard should have been torn away long ago. The loss falls heavily on Mir. Kirkland
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
COMING TO BIRMINGHAM.

The rumor concerning the extension of ihs Chattanooga Southern railway to Bir- mlngham has been revived, and appar- ertly with a high degree of author.ty For some time the new reorganiZa ton committee has had in contemplation the extension of this line, and now, from in dicatacns, jt appears that their plan is about to be carried out. It Is understood that civil engineers are TOW in the field surveying line from Gadsden to Mont gomery and Birmingham. This report was not denied by General Manager M. r. Borzaro, and all he could say whsn seen was: "The:s may be something that I can give out in, few days" Something definite concerning the extension is ex- pected from New York in Q few days It is vary evident that the line will be put through .ihis summer, and in the very near fuiture.-Gadsden Times-N News
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

from Lamar circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 Sarah Yates vs. A. A. Adams cit al, from Birmingham city court; submitted on briefs.
 Charles A. Senn, register, etc, vs. Henry Joseph ct al, from Jefferson cir cult court; appeal dismissed by appel lant.
 Birmingham National Bank vs. John c. Bradley, from Jefferson circuit court; argued and submitted.
 J. M. Hammer vs. T. L. Holman. from Tuscaloosa circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 R. L. Kirg vs. James N. White ct al., from Birmingham city court; submtted on briefs.
 South Side Savings Bank vs. L. O. Nor
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
WANTS A COMMERCIAL CLUB.

GadsaGen needs a live and energetic commercial organization, and she needs it badly. There are many of the kind of industries that build city that could be induced to locate here if our people would make a persistent effort to get llhem Every town in Alabam of any import ance has commercial club which is com posed of men who ksep a lookout for smallsr enterprises, and until Gadsden organizes her forces she will not glow as her advantages warrant. Gadsden Times-News.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
BEWARE
Of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury,

of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, O.. contains no mercury, and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Tn buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. uine. It is taken internally, and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J. Cheney 6 Co. Testimonials free, Sold by druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

Uncle Sam may not be so foolish, aftsr all. Instead of wasting lime and bother ing himself about the war in Cuba and between the Greeks and Turks, he will sit under his own vine and fig tree and view the battles in the vitascope. Amer ica is EHill ahead
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
WITH THE STATE EDITORS.
QUITE ENTEIRPRIsrNG.

J. c. Hildreth, of the New Decatur Ad- ve. iser is unlike all other editors in the state When the balance of us get up type erough to make the pages we quit. Not so with him. Wthsn he gets up more than he can squeeze into his chases he then gotS gut a supplement. sufficiently large to hold the balance of the news. That's enterprise and industry that should be rewarded, and he is receiving his reward in growing subscription Hist ard increased advertising.- Troy Messen- ger.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
Are These Your Symptoms?

Is your, digestion poor? Is your com plexion sallow? Do you feel a lack of en- ergy? Are you bilious? If so take Vi-Be-Ni Liver Pills, the great European hospital remedy for .jaundice, constipa- ton and all liver complaints. Price, 25 cents. AMZI GODDEN DRUG CO.,,
 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
OUR LETTER BOX.
TWO DINNERS
To the State Herald.

To the State Herald. s
 Toward tis middle of this month of showers and buds. the natal anniversary of the great American founder of lib- erty in order and order in liberty was celebrated with spontaneous eloquence, generous feasting and fresh pledges to h.s meth~s. and his memory. The of fering was simple and the spirit ardent
 The responsive echo came from the hearts of the 6500.000 voters who stood for Bryan in 1896, with a complement of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

M. Clemenceau, editor of the Echo de Pauis, and Prince Caraman de Chimay fought duel, in which both parties were slightly injured. If these French geritjs- men keep up this foolishness somebody is going to get hurt.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

The Huntsville Tribune Is coquetting with the Montgomery Advertiser by say irg nice 'tIhings abou; Montgomery Ed itcr Lane is proba bly, using his rabbit foot to ci5tain the Advertisers influence to secure an apEointment under MT. Me K1nlpV a-t ss.H - 1.4sr
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
A BETTER DAY.
To the State Henald:

In reading the account of the Memorial exercises at Oak HIM cemetery, l notice your reporter says the chaplain of Camp Hal'dee prayed for the eX-federals as wsll as the ex-confederates. This shows a magr,a nlmous srlril.. Time was when a yortlhern minister wouldn't pray for the Yankees. have heard that the Alabama hi;hcp of the Episcopal church refused to pray for t'the president of the United States" during i.he war, and was arrested by federal soldiers for not doing so. He insisted c'-i substituting "the president of the corlf5 depate states for the formula laid down iG ilgs prayer-boek. Blu, the. day has passed, never to return. The southern preacher now prays as ardently for the federal as for the confederate soldier. Probably he prays more earn estly for the federal-on the ground that he needs it more. NORTHERNER.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

King Grover is getting some of his re- publican friends down on him by talking too loud abou. tariff. The Chicago Times Herald says Lart of his speech at the Waldorf banquet was in bad taste.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

The Huntsville Tribune thinks if a man zlas held his own during the past seven years he is to be congratulated. If man can even hold his health and live that long he has done well.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

the two games to their opponents twelve. The feature of the last game was Ma bor's remarkable pitching. With a score of to 1 against the Alabama boys and the bases full, he went into the box the latter part of the first inning and won his game, only two hits were made off of him, while he has twelve strike outs to his credit. He has great speed and with a little training will make an excellent pitcher, so says Coach J. P. Powers.
 Today Is Memorial day. The entire city will turn out to pay tribute to the confederate dead
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

entered at the postoihce at Birmingham. Ala. Rs second-class matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

There is no question about it. Every body recognizes Hoods Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

Tom Sharkey struck town yesterday,
arriving a day earlier than he was eX-
pected Sharkey did not cause the fu-
rore that either Corbett or his con-
queror, Fitzsimmons did, for he sat
around the hotel for a long time ere
any one noticed him especially.
Few who walked through the office of
the Knutsford would have thought
that he was the man who wore Cornett
out or had won $4,000 victory from
the now champion of the world.
AN AGREEABLE FELLOW.
Sharkey. attired in citizens clothes.
doesn't look as much like a fighter as
does Corbett or FitZ. He wears his
garments without any of the accesso-
ries which distinguish the others. For
instance Jim wears a light suit, cap
and sweater; Bob dons a dark suit. a
silk tile and then wears a small box
ing glove in his tie for a pin. Shar-
key is a mild sort of fellow to talk to.
There isn't any of the "AW sa-a-y,
come off, business about him. He
speaks as pleasantly as the ordinary
man who lacks the punching ability
and is as careful in his expressions as
any enc. He impresses one at first sight
and while there may be many who
doubt his ability to whip either Corbett
or FitZ, still when one comes to size
him up one is forced to the conclusion
that he might.
WILL FIGHT MAHER.
at am on my way east to fight Ma
her before the Greater New York club"
he said TO a Herald man, land stopped
off here to meet Williams in an eight
round go, as you know. l got here
day or so sooner than 1 expected to,
on account OF wanting plenty of time.
I don't like to travel in a rush. Maher
and ] fight the 31st of May. Do l ex-
pect to beat him? Well rather"
THINKS HIGHLY OF WILLIAMS.
Continuing Sharkey said he was
pleased with Jim Williams. 81 regard
him as a likely fellow. He can beat
Creedon If he is given a show and I
know it. Talk about his losing in that
four rounds; 1 confess l do not under
stand it. When Williams lands that
right of mis- it is a corker. He can take
lots of punishment, too. Why, drove
1t into his stomach when he and 1
fought on the coast plenty of times and
he just laughed at me. He is a good
man and I will bet $1,000 that he can
whip Creedon.'
Williams beat a hard man when he
whipped Turner That fellow is one
of the best of his class. Young Mitchell
and lots more of them dodge him and
get out of the way of him when he
wants to fight
Sharkey says Jim can whip Steiner
any time he wants TO and that Jack
does not want any match with him.
FITZ AND CORBETT.
Il challenged the winner of the Car
son fight" said Sharkey, because 1
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
Eggs en- Couuille.

What to Eat: Cut thick slices of
bread in large rounds; then with a
smaller cutter cut half through and
scoop out the center, leaving them
shaped like a patty shell. Toast or fry
as preferred.
Arrange on platter; dropped in each
shell raw egg. Pour around these a
chicken gravy or white sauce. Bake
ten minutes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

of three silk mills in West Hoben,
Homestead and Hackensack. owned by
the Givernaud brothers, went on strike
this morning. One thousand persons
went out, and the mills were compelled
to shut down. The employees wanted
an increase of 30 per cent in wages.
The company consented to a raise of
from Is to 80 per cent, but the offer was
refused
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

that part of the Nauvoo building where
he works have assumed a tangible shape
and much good is coming from the adj
vertising which he is spreading. He is
the early days of the territory which will
be printed in the eastern magazines and
thus will more attention be diverted to
the celebration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
SHARKEY IN THE CITY
Will Meet Jim Williams Tomor-
row Evening at the Tunnel.
SAYS he Is WILLING TO FIGHT
CoRBETT Or FITzsIMMoNs.

Can Get Ample Backing For Meet
= ing With Either one-Is Now on
His Way to the East to Fight
Peter Maher-The Mill VIII Take
Place Before the Greater New
York Club and Will Be For Ten
Thousand-He Is Very Favorably
Impressed With Jim Williams.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

vailed. when it was a sin and crime
against the peace and dignity of the
state and the statutes as herein pro-
vided for a man to kiss his wife or
sweetheart on Sunday, or for a small
boy to remove his socks and wade in the
creek. The best way to purify the body
polite is not to insist upon the enforce
ment of all the laws, for some of them
are dead letters and always will be. Let
well enough alone and regulate vice as
best you can. Don't try to stamp it out
entirely, for it is like kicking fire
brands; the sparks scatter and ignite ev-
erything in the neighborhood. Keep ev-
erything of that kind under the strictest
surveillance and see to it that the abuses
do not creep in which are sure to when
it is removed from the eye of official over
sight"
g q g
The above views are printed merely as
a record of the individual opinion of the
speaker. and are in no wise contradicted
or enforced.
@ 4. 8
Since Jim Bloor left the Argus and
became a portion of the semi-centennial
Pioneer Jubilee commission, matters in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

believe 1 can win with either of the
men. l won from FitzsimmonS on a
foul of course, but l had the fellow
going all the same. l don't want to
boast; l want to fight and l will bet
$4,000 that l can whip either one of
them. l have a license to fight either
man. L am heavy enough; weigh right
now 1874 pounds and am in good condi-
ton. l have fought SO battles and
won them and among them were Cor
bett and Fitzsimmons 1 do not want
to be understood as saying against
either of them, for they put up a Won
derful fight at Carson, but 1 can wear
either of them out and l know it,
After my fight with Maher / shall
turn my attention to them and will try
TO get on match with Fitzsimmons.
although | do not believe l shall sue
ceed- l am of the opinion that when
he said he was going to retire he meant
1t. He has had a hard time getting
where he is and is entitled to quit if
he wants to, although 1 wish l could
meet him in finish fight. l will fight
Corbett if l cannot get a match on
with Fitz and will win, 1 Thoroughly
believe o'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
HAS MET SOME GOOD MEN

Sharkey has met some good men in
his time. He has defeated Jack DENIM
sey and that too when the pugiIist was
in good condition and had lost none of
his old time vigor. He has met man
after man and they have all gone down
before him. He came into prominence
soon after his fight with Williams and
met Corbett and Fftzsimmons proving
good slayer with each, although
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04

there are those who say that the deci-
sion given by Referee carp in the
match with F'itZ was all wrong. Be
that as 1t may Sharkey declares that if
either man will give him a chance to
do some fighting he can get all the
backing they want. He agrees to fight
Bob before any club and says in addi-
ton that he will put up a side bet of
$4,000.
MONDAY NIGHTS BOUT.
The match between him and Williams
on Monday evening will be friendly
eight-round contest in which neither
man will attempt any smuggling. but will
do their prettiest in a scientific way.
though the tunnel would be well filled
and that the friends of Williams will
be out in force.
Sharkey is very friendly to jim, as
stated above, and in the future he
may attempt to do something for him,
although right now plans are indefi-
mite.
A PHYSICAL WONDER.
Sharkey is a wonder physically, be-
ing muscular in a marvellous way. His
photographs show wonderful develop
ment in the region of the muscles of
the back, breast and arms and in the
abdominal region. Then. too, he has a
sturdy pair of legs which, he says, have
never yet gone back on him.
J. Baumgarten, the Tailor,
Removed to 122 Main street, first-class
mons S1jtiOpS $40
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
ONLY ST to ogden and Return.

only SI 70 Ogden and Return,
via the Oregon Short Line, Friday 9th
For the Patience excursion. Fare
including performance, $3.50. Special
train leaves at 6 p. m, returning after
performance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
A PHYSICAL WONDER.

J. Baumgarten, the Tailor,
Removed to 122 Main street, first-class
mems suitings, $50.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-04
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others.

Silk Mill Employees Strike.
New York, April 3.-The employees
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-29

They Sought for IL In Vain About n hoard That
should Have Been Festive In Elizabeth.

ELIZABETH, June 2s.-The Bryanites OF the
Union county Democracy made an attempt to
hold n harmony dinner tonight, but failed mis-
ernbly. 80 far as the harmony was concerned.
They succeeded only in widening the gap
that separates them from tho men who
last year stood up for honest money
and voted against Popocracy. When they be-
gan 10 arrange for the dinner they sought the
support and prestige Of some prominent Demo
crat. but not one would lend his name to tho
plan, and finally the young mon determined
to go It alone. Invitations ut So each were
sent to many OF the prominent Democrats OF
the city, but only two responded. despite tho fact
that Senator William Daily OF Hudson county
was advertised to he present and talk harmony.
In sending out their invitations the Bryanitos
passed upon the Democracy of all tho old men
who had stood by their party until 1t repudlated
Its principles by the adoption of the Chicago
platform.
As "a result all of the prominent Elizabeth
Democrats who were invited save two declined
UPSTAIRS 10 pnss unon the quality OF their DO.
mocracy and OF that OF mon with whom thoy
have fought the party's battles for scores Of
Several hundred Invitations were sent out,
and there We're about eighty responses. Senator
John T. Dunn OF this city we're the only prom
inent ones present. and the ex'Congressman
gone upstairs in tho hotel to the dinner.
2. J. Ryan. President OF the Elizabeth city
field, and Farmer Orator Jnmes 4. MARITIME OF
Plainield looked lonely and III at ease among
tho seventy and odd, tho rank and nlo OF Bryan.
ism, around the tables. They, with Sena.
TOR DAILY, were the principal speakers, and
though they talked harmony for three hours.
the other diners were as anxious to secure tho
scalps OF the gold bugs" after the dinner us
they had been before 1t. Tho committee that
arranged tho dinner was composed OF w. j.
Lanslcy, Samuel Schleimor, and Oliver Conion,
each Of whom is a candidate for office to succeed
q gold Democrat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-29
WILLIS MEN CONFER.
Republican Statesmen Worried Over the red
eral Appointments.

Republican Statesmen Worried Over the red
erai appointment.
Some of the Republican statesmen in Brook
lyn who train with the anti-Worth faction had
"A two hours conference last evening In Tax
Collector Appleton's Office In regard to the
Federal appointments which are expected to
go to that city. City Works Commissioner
Theodore b. w ills. Walter Il. Attcrbury, Geo.
II. Roberts, and Revenue Collector Moore were
amo ng those who participated. The confer
enc was probably called in consequence Of Ger
tain information which Congressman Wilson
brought on from Washington. 1t Is understood
that Congressman Wilson announced that Mr..
Attcrbury could without doubt get either the
Immigration Commissionership, the naval Of
1t was clearly developed at the conference. II
Is said. that Mr.. Atterbury would not take the
Commissionership Of Immigration under any
circumstances, and that the place Of Surveyor
Of the Port was the berth he was after.
He and his friends have determined to make
q final effort to have the President recognize
his claims to the Surveyorship. The chances
of ex-Supervisor,atLarge. Thomas Fitchie 70
pull off the Postmastership are said not to be
80 bright as they were a week or 80 ago, and
his friends are already talking of nominating
mar in tho confidence of the Willis faction said
Matters are in a bad tangle. so far as these
appointments are Goneernedi think, nov !.
Naval Office, and that when the County Con-
vention comes around, there will be q har
mony. ticket, with Mr.. Atterbnry as the Gendt
date for Register or County Clerk. The Worth
men are sure to control the convention, and un
der no circumstances will they give Mr.. Willis
a place on the ticket. Under certain condi
and matters seem to DO shaping themselves in
that direction"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-29
On the Fort Eric Track.

BUFFALO. June Rs.-Fine weather, q fast track. and
flair attendance resulted, in o good day's sport at the
Fort Erie Jockey Club to-day. A l2.to-1 shot took the
nrst race and made the betting lively. m
First Race-Four aud one-half furlongs.-v. r. Gus.
(sulliy am, S to 1. second; Celia Dean, o. Forbcs>. 0
to 1, third. Time, 0:5Ba.
Second Race-ono iie.-Atlantus. % (Dean). even.
won; Miss Celestina, LOT Csullivan). IL TO o, second
Find Out, ia dtalisrd). 8 to l, third. Time. LAB.
Third Race-Five-eighths of . mile.-My Maryland.
ITO Ballard, even, won; Marplot, ll5 CCorder). . tn
.. second; Wild Grape. ITO (Randslll. 80 to /, third.
Time, l:02S,.
Fourth Race-steeplechase; two and q half miles
Dom Pedro. lao Hueston). l TO o. won; Dauntless,
l+l CCrocker). : to /, second: Woodstock. las tstone).
. to |, third. Time, Sal.
Fifth Race-Fiveeighths OF q mile.-wathen. lO7
(Corter), 8 to o, won; Lottie Hunter. 81 (McReynolds)
0 to l. second; Bob Leach, 100 Torbes}, 4 to l, third.
Time, l:08.
Sixth Raee-Fiveeighths Of q mile.-MidliGht, lo7
(Randhll), 8 to l, won; Wordsworth, 100 CMcGlone)
Q to l, second; Odd Genius, 100 (Flint), 4 10 I, third
Time, l:022.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-29
ResuIta Mt Highland Park.

DETROIT. June 2s.-while the talent at Highland
Park picked the winners to-day. odds were short, and
the small fry were hard hit. The crowd was OF con.
siderable size. and the track fast. Summarizes:
First Race-Six furlongs. -Belvidere, ia CIV.
Jonesl, = to l, won by . head; Swift. l02 (P. Camp
belD. 8 to / second; Cumberland, W (Bunn). go to l,
third. Time, l:lo2.
Second Race-Four and one-half furiongs-Coralis
108 (Milburnl, d to /. won easily Bob Chance, los
~STaylor), is to l.. second; Black Wnl. t06 (Hyle). 8 TO
!. third. Time, 0:66.
Third Race-one mile.-Her Excellency. 100 tsher-
land). 1 to 5 and out, won; Give Away, 90 IN. Turner.
even and out. second; Naughty Girl. 81 Cassidy. l2
to /, third. Time. LAG.
Fourth Race-Five furlongs.-Harvey, los (walker).
8 to 10 and out. won easily; Alice Farley. ITO Csher-
land). o to l, second; Duoeo, los (Ross), TO !, third.
Time, l:O2.
Fifth Raee-siI turionss.-Marepga, 90 Up. Camp.
bel). 8 TO !. won by a neck; Lucy Belle. 100 (Ross),
even and cut. second; Traveller. 90 Cassidy. 5 70 /.
third. Time, 1918.
even and out. won; Everest, 100 Ross), z to 8, SEQ
ond; Goose Liver, los CMilourn), o to l.. third. Time.
l:l5,