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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
A PREMATURE EXPLOSION
Three Hundred Pounds of Powder Accidentally Injures Three Work
 men at Bessemer.

Yesterday afternoon, while gang of men were blasting slag on the dumping ground, near the Bessemer furnaces, 300 pounds of powder was discharged pre- maturely A white man, who was over seeing the work, and two negroes were severely burned and otherwise injured.
 The injured men were brought to this city by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company and taken in the War ner-Smiley company's ambulance to the Hillman hospital, where at a late hour last night they were resting, quietly.
 The names of the unfSrtunate men could not be aseertaifred.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
ALABAMA.

A.
 The Clement Bainbridge company will present Augustus Thomas delightful southern play. Alabama" at the opera house Tuesday night March 23, one night only.s Mr. Thomas has furnished strong argument against the statement that the native born writers do not lend themselves to tho literature of the stage. American people want plays that they can understand, plays that bring before them the people. the customs and the country they know. Foreign plays are built on foreign ideas, conceived in a foreign spirit, and are out of sympa- thetie connection with the American peo- pie. It is in this that Mr. Thomas has made his success. He has given the people a play that they can understand; i; he has respected their prejudices; he has been true to American ideas. Ala bama" does not abound in stirring scenes, melo-dramatic situations and declama- tory lines. It moves along as quietly as the life it reveals. There is a vein of quaint and subtle humor and it is never forced or coarse. It is true to the life it pictures; 1t is bright in dialogue, clean in plot, direct in story and interesting in characters. It Is rcdolent with the sound of nature. It is something to think of with delight-this idyl of the south rot alone for the passing pleasure it gives the spectator, but for what it means to the American stage. In itself it has the subtle charm, poesy It brings with 1t the soft airs and dreamy quietude of the somnilent south. It appeals to the eye with series of pictures breathing chvalry and sentiment. twin character istics of the ardorous southron; to the ear with the musical dialect whose spell is potent, and to the mind with har- monious blending of all these mellowing influences. It Is a veritable Gradgrind who will look at Alabama" and not feel his soul soften and expand, and his heart warm with human love- and. fortu nately, there are very few Gradgrinds in modern life. In almost every nature there is chord of sentiment and poetry which vibrates musically whSn rightly touched, and it is Mir. Augustus Thomas distinction to have found the delicate manner of doing this difficult thing. Ala bama" is his medium.
 It is hardly necessary at this late day to comment on the merits of play like Alabama" the praise of which has been so much sounded by the press of the whole country It proved an instan- taneous success when first produced. and it has proven it's lasting qualities by the continued successes which it everywhere wins. Like beautiful poem which one may read and reread with never dimin- ishing pleasure. this tender little sum- mer idyl of the south, fragrant with the odor of blossoms and musical with the ripping of the currents of love and ten- derness, loses none of it's freshness and beauty by a closer acquaintance. There is enough of the trivial and amusing to Tighten. the touches of pathos, yet not enough to mar the symmetry of the play, CT lower the dignity of it's lofty but per- fectly natural sentiment
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

lanta, Ga; Dr. V. H. Sturm, St. Louis; J. s. Doyle, Knoxville; Joel c. DuBoses, city; H. F. Gould, Memphis w. Dempf. indianapolis, Ind; W. M. Inge, Missis- sippi; ". R. Scott New Jersey; George L. Lewis, Chicago; F. M. Tendon, North Carolina H. E. Webster, Columbus, Ga; W. l.. Pitts, Jr., Selma; Robert G. Smith, Columbus, Ga.; T. L. Pryor. Cincinnati, O.; John F. Carroll, Cincinna u; D. H. Smith, Cincinnati; George B. Doan, Chica- go W. J. Burns, Chicago; s. V. Hopkins, Chicago; w. H. Daniel, Nashville; B. M. Huey, Blocton, Ala; G. W. Shilling, Coal burg; M. " Crumpler, Chattanooga.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
SPARKS FROM AN ENGINE
Set Fire te the Roof of the Tennessee Company's Commissary at Pratt City
 Considerable Damage Done.

Yesterday afternoon. at 3:3o o'clock, an engine, in passing the commissary at Pratt mines, emitted several sparks, and one of these set fire to she roof of the building. In a short while one side of the roof was almost entirely burned away The blaze did not do very much damage. but the water soaked through the ceiling and damaged the stock of dry goods considerably. It is estimated that the damage will amount to over s200o.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
4 7 O'BRIEN'S.

The Woodward Warren dramatic com- pany closed their weeks engagement at OBrlen's last night to the full capacity of the house. Every available nich of standing room was taken and the actors realizing the vast assemblage before them gave one of the best performances of the week. The audience at matinee was equally as large. in fact many people were turned away.
 The company is supplied with an ex- cellent repertoire and being quite evenly balanced, naturally give clever perform ances. MT. Woodward and Miss War ren will return in August and open O'Brien's under it's new management and it Is safe to say a hearty welcome will be accorded them.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
GRAND CHURCH MUSIC.
The Choir at 7stt Mafy's on tte High
 ...5.-.s lands.

For some time past the choir at St. Mary's cm the Highlands, has attracted the very favorable comment of all who have heard it. but since the Lenten ser vices have started, Prof. Guckenberger has augmented it with excellent voices until it is now the finest church choir in the entire south-
 The choir is scompesed of over twenty persons, every one of whom is a soloist. and the effect is miraculous to those who have never heard it. The music being sung now is of <the highest class of church compositions. and it is great compliment to Prof. Gucbenberger. and the ladies and gentlemen he has gotten together that they are able to produce in Birmingham such music. Many Of the largest churches in New York city do not possess choirs as strong as this, and nowhere else in the country is there a stronger. one.
 The State Herald. through the courtesy of Prof. Guckenberger, is permitted to give the programme for tomorrow, which is a f0lliTvS:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
For a Business Man of Capacity to Ob-
 tain Good Thing.

To place before the public a new plan of life insurance and safe investment Of monthly savings at interest an active business man is wanted. Permanent buSi- ness under liberal contract. Apply in person, s to 10 a. m., Room 5, Office Build ing. 2O17 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

gets one look at the perfectly charm ing new wall papers at Colby & Rolls she is sure to decide that some of her
 rooms must be papered. She simply
 can't withstand the temptation.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

"Suspenson Bridge, N r.. Jan 25, 1897. "C. l. Hood & Go, Lowell, Mass "Gentlemen = My wonderful by Hoods Sarsaparia has attracted widespread attention Hundreds people asked about it, and have received letters distant of the country nquirng the particulars wish say and all that stand by every word my testimonial prnted below). "y lifelong gratitude is due Hoods Sarsaparia and earnestly urge every person suffering from impure blood any way give this medicine fair trial If would cure such desperate mine, it is certainly believe it will you.
 "I especially urge the of Hoods Sarsaparia as a general spring medicine" MRS. CYNTHIA A. EDWARDS
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

Members of Magnolia Lodge No. 121 and Birmingham Enca mpment No 21, I. O. o. F, are requested to assemble at their respective halls at 1 o'clock D. m. today to attend the funeral of Bro. T. L.. Collins. All members of the order invited to participate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
h0ItL ARRIVALS.

Following are arrivals At the Florence yesterday: S. Strauss Chicago: " P New Albany, Ind. w. R. Hilliard. city; H Campbell Carson. city; J. T. Jones. At
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
% 2 9 Ezlzssl7 glE
 FTTNERA AL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of T. L. Collins and family are respectfully in- vited to attenduthe funeral of MT. Col lins from the family residence, No. 231S Avenue G. today (SuRday) at D. m. In- terment at Woodlawn.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
Feared Life More Than Death One of the Greatest Cures Ever Effected Read
 the Wonderful Story

case was so deep-seeted and was so much run down. This encouraged me to be faithful with my treatment, and although the first bottle did not do me any visible good, yet, inasmuch as had not noted any unfavorable symptoms, kept on until had taken. four bottles, when l could say l positively knew I was being helped. Gradually the sores healed on my right limb, and my left limb took on healthier appearance. The discharge, which had been quite profuse and very disagreeable matter, gradually ceased and
 New Flesh Began to Form on my ankles and feet. New nails came on my fingers and toes and the pores on my scalp fast filled in with new hair. The itching sensations were dispelled and as continued with Hoods Sarsaparilla my limb in time became completely cured. I have taken about 20 bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla and know that I owe my recovery entirely to this medicine. The flesh on the afflicted limb is now perfect and smooth and only slight discolora- tion remains as a reminder of the dread full affiiction. My hip trouble is cured. I have never had any pain or lost an hours sleep on account of my ankle from any of the troubles I have mentioned, since October, 1892,
 The Blessing Of Which
 I ascribe to Hoods Sarsaparilla. For Hoods Olive Ointment khave also words ! of praise. I used two boxes and I can :. truly say it gave the most soothing relief to the unframed flesh of any ointment or lotion applied. I hope every sufferer whose complaint is in any way affected by impure blood, will give Hoods Sarsa- parilla fair trial. I feel very grateful for the wonderful benefit it has been to me and wish its proprietors continued suc- cess" MRs CYNTHIA A. EDWARDS, 1127 Cleveland Av., Suspension Bridge, N. Y.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

Comment seems superf1uous on such testimonial as this.
 There are comparatively few cures in medical history equal to that of Mrs. Edwards, and no medicine has so many of them tc, it's credit as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 We simply call your attention to this plain statement of the facts, and ask you to read it candidly, satisfied that if you do so, you will decide that Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine for you this Spring.
 "C. I. Hood 6 Co.,, Lowell, Mass:
 q wish to praise Hoods Sarsaparilla, as it alone through Gods blessing has done for me what no doctor or other med icine could or did do for me. In March, 1874, after my last child was born, I had what the doctors termed milk leg. It broke out in it's worst form on my left limb. The suffering was terrible and many times my
 Life Was DespaIrec or. Money which needed for the necessaries Ot iii0 ASSiy SPSAlO TUT ilcuicino pub without avail. The family physician gave my case much attention and deep study, but his prescriptions only temporarily allayed my sufierings. l kept boarders, and this obliged me to be on my feet great deal, which, of course, was aggra- vating to my trouble. At last my
 Right Limb Became Affected and it seemed as if the end was near at hand ID raat and favor my rioht Urob I
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

used chair in which I placed my left knee and stood on my right foot quite heavily. It was not long before felt a soreness In my hip and I was seized with rheumatism, which the doctors said was due to the strain of the muscles and nerves in the right hip. Some time after this, while wearing red stockings, my feet became moist, and the coloring dye poisoned the inf1amed flesh on my ankles and in less than "A hours it had broken out in running sore. What I suffered no tongue can tell, and until June, 1892, my
 Life Was a Continual Misery, so severe that at times the pain of com bined afiictions would cause me to have fainting fits and spells like lock jaw. Five times gangrene got into my system and despaired of ever getting better. The flesh on my left ankle became badly eaten and affected the bone which was plainly visible in several places. My finger and toe nails loosened and came of. My hair, which was quite abundant, came out pro- fusely and my
 Whole Body Was So Affected that the least touch would cause a severe itching sensation. I had not known for years what nights sleep was without some opiate. I lived in torment, dreading death yet threading life all the more. But read so much about Hoods Sarsaparilla, I decided that
 Would Try 1t.
 Druggist Huntley told me that it would require many bottles to cure me. as my
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
ATTENTION

Dirigo Lodge No. IS, Knights of Pythiasi
 Every member of Dirgo Lodge No. 76, K. of K, is requested to appear at Castle Hall at 2:15 D. m. today Sunday to at tend the funeral of cur deceased brother, T l.. Collins.
 By order of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
Druggist Huntley Says

"Mrs. Edwards lived in Lockport many years. Friends thought her case hopeless, and had about given up when she began to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. That was the remedy that cured her and brought her where she is today" W. J. HUNTLEY, Druggist, 39 Main Street, Lockport, N. Y.
 What More Can be Said?
 Is not the evidence of the Merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla conclusive? Ought you not to take it if you need a good medicine2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21
I. o. B. B.

There will be a regular meeting of Bir- mingham lodge No. 36S. I. o. B. B.. at 10 o'clock this morning, in the Young Mems Hebrew association parlors.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

VASSAR L. ALLEN,
 Chancellor Commander. ALLAN l.. EATON, K. of R. and s.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-21

Druggist Huntley told me that it would require many bottles to cure me, as my
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Niagara Falls 500.

Round trip at this rate from George
town, July 8, @. and G. Route, G.. II. and
D and Michigan Central.
Through trains to Cincinnati connect
with special Niagara trains. Cincinnati
to the Falls, with comfortable day
coaches and through sleeping cars, tick
cts good to return until July IA
That widely-traveled and judicial
minded British novelist. Anthony Troll
lope, wrote to the London Times many
years ago;
''Of all the sights on this earth of
ours which tourists travel to see-at
least of all those which l have seem
am inclined to give the palm to the
Falls of Niagara. In the catalogue of
such sights, / intend to include all build
ings, pictures, statues and wonders of
art made by mems hands and also al
beauties of nature prepared by the Gre
ator for the delight of his creatures
This is long word; but, as far as my
taste and judgment go, it is justified
know no other one thing so beautiful
50 glorious and SO powerful"
This, the first low rate of this year
gives rare opportunity to visit this
the worlds greatest natural wonder.
Ask O and &. agents about it. or write
to Chas. W. Zell, D. P. A, Fonrth and
Race, Cincinnati
w. G. Rinearson,
q. P. A., Cincinnati. 0.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Kentucky Chautauqua.

THE National Holiday will be cele-
brated at the Kentucky Chautauqua at
Lexington, July Sd. A great program
is offered that day. At II a. m. an adj
dress by Hon. Henry Watterson, subject
Abraham Lincoln. At p. m. great
realistic sham battle by 200 members of
the State Guard. At $50 an address by
Gen. John B. Gordon, subject The
First Days of the Confederacy. At $50
prize drill by the Kentucky State
Guard. At 8 a great musical and
novelty program. A special train will
leave Lexington after the entertainment
at night for ;Maysville and all interme-
diate points at special reduced rates.
This will be the greatest day in the
history of the Chautauqua. and no one
should miss it.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
A Pioneers Grave.

For more than hundred years the
remains of the Kentucky pioneer and
Indian fighter, Edward Boone, broth
er of Daniel Boone, have rested under
the sward of Bluegrass pasture on the
farm of Capt Will Burris, on Cane
Ridge, in Bourbon county. The grave
has never been marked save with
piece of limestone rock, and time has
obliterated any inscriptions which may
have been placed by friends in remem-
brance on the stone. The body OF Ed
ward Boone was consigned to a grave
made by his companions under a
buckeye tree on the banks Of Boones
creek, which sometimes covers the
grave after heavy rains in the spring.
After interring Boone his friends placed
a limestone rock at the head of the
grave. and then carved on the buckeye
tree the single word, Boone" which is
vet observable to a visitor to the grave.
1t is related that Edward Boone was
shot and killed by Indians while he was
seated in this tree watching for buffaloes
to come to spring which bubbled from
the ground just few feet distant from
the buckeye tree The trace made by
groves Vi DuudlOcS 10 W GulS udy SiOoAAy
defined near this neglected grave, and
with little difficulty may be followed
for several miles. 1t is evidently por
ton of the trace which extends from
Clark county through Bourbon to
Stamping Ground, in Scott county, SO
called from the fact that the latter sec
ton was the stamping ground for buff
faloes.
Near the Boone grave is also quite an
extensive cave, which was doubtless fire.
quented by the Boones and their COM
panions when they hunted bear and deer
in the famous canebrakes on Cane Ridge,
or camped while travelling from the fort
at Boonesboro to Blue Lick Springs. 1t
is indeed fitting that Bourbon county,
being the scene of so many incidents In
the lives of the Boones, should be the last
resting place of so noted pioneer, but it
is alas, lack of respect that the grave
should be permitted to remain over
grown, forgotten and neglected. 1t is
suggested that the grave be appropriate
ly marked by order of the Governor, or
that the remains be removed to the GEM
etery at Frankfort, aud placed by the
side of Daniel Boone.-[ Walter Champ
in Courier Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Your Life Insured---1c. a Day.

OUR insurance is protected by bank
able paper on the Capital City Bank Of
Columbus. o. There can be no stronger
guarantee given you. We dare not use
banks name without authority, if you
doubt it, write them Good health is
the best life insurance. Wright's
Celery Capsules gives you good health,
they cure Liver, Kidney and Stomach
trouble. Rheumatism, Constipation and
Sick Headaches. 100 days treatment
costs 1c day. A sight draft on above
bank, in every 81 box which brings
your money back if we fail to cure you.
Sold by W. T. Brooks, druggist.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
STOCK AND TURF NEWS.
Sales and Transfers OF Stock, Crop, Etc.
Turf Notes.

Sales and Transfers OF Stock, Crop, Etc.
Turf Notes.
The Paragraph says that Richmond
will not have fair this year.
Ornament, Typhoon and Buckvidere
will meet in special race at Detroit.
J. w. Thomas, Jr, sold fourteen hhds.
of tobacco last week at Cincinnati at an
average of 1929.
A brother of the famous Ornament,
by imp. Order-Victorine, sold at New
York Friday for $4,000. The purchas-
er was J. S. Curtis, millionaire living
at johannesburg, South Africa.
In the fifteen stake races for the fall
meeting of the Louisville Driving and
Fair Association there are 467 entries,
the largest number in the history of any
racing association in the country.
Julius Dutschke, of Breckenridge
county, sold his early harvest apples
last week at 81 for the fill of the barrel.
He will have between 800 and 500 bar
rels. Last year the same kind of apples
sold for forty cents barrel.
Ornament won the st. Louis Derby
over heavy track Saturday in 2:51.
Buckvidere finished second and Typhoon
H., the winner of the Kentucky Derby,
was third. These were the only start
ers, and Ornament won easily by five
lengths.
The $40, 900 Oakley Derby to be run
Thursday will have the following prob
able starters Ornament 1877, DR.. Cat
lett 1T, Tillo 1879, Boanerges 1879, Kings
Counsel III, Tupelo III, Fleischman
liz, DR.. Wamsley 1l2, Meadowthorpe
112. The horse finishing second will get
$3.50, and the third horse $3.50.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Gov. Boies' Opinion.

AN Associated Press dispatch yester-
day afternoon quotes Gov. Horace Boies
as follows:
WATERLOO, Ia, June 2S.-"For one, l
do not believe it possible to succeed up
on platform that demands the unqual--
ifs d free coinage of silver at the ratio OF
16 to 1 with gold. We ave1fought that
battle and it is lost. We can never be
fought over under circumstances more
favorable to ourselves. If we hope to
succeed we must abandon this extreme
demand"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Piles I Piles I Piles /

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind Bleeding, liberated and Itching
Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays the Itch
ing at once acts as poultice, gives instant
relief. DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared only for Piles and Itching Of the
private parts, and nothing else Every box
Is guaranteed. Sold by druggists, sent by
mail for SOC. and 81 per box. WILLIAMS
MIG. CO., Props, Cleveland, o. For sale by
w. T. Brooks, druggist. (24iy-96-ly)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
WHEEL NOTES.
Lines About Devotees OF The Wheel, At
Home And Elsewhere.

Lines About Devotees OF The Wheel, At
Home And Elsewhere.
The latest fad is progressive bicycling,
says the Courier Journal. A party OF
twelve, say, will start at given point.
with the couples certain distance apart.
When mile, or less, has been complet-
ed, the first man will drop back to the
sixth girl, allowing each man to move up
to the girl Immediately preceding him.
At the next mile Mr.. Two will take his
place at the end of the line and Mr..
Three rides with Miss One In this way
every girl has a chat with every man,
and there is no chance for monopoly
in any direction.
Six hunured Philadelphia cyclers
started on double century run and
$50 completed the journey.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29

The Republicans of Scott county in
structed their delegates to the Repub-
lican State Convention to support fusion
with the National Democrats upon a
candidate for Clerk of the Court OF Ap-
peals.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29
Waiting For Plums.

FOR ofticia1 plums they've waited,
But now each brave Kentucky son
Knows all things don't go as slated.
A foreign mission Just his size,
Brought CHEEKY smiles 10 his race,
Until he found to his surprise
That he just
wasn't
race.
Three months the boys have fingered,
Their pride and style have been lowered,
Plucked are plums they would have fingered
in pledge their baggage lies Tor Ooaro.
They've given up thoughts of mission
And now are madly on the chase,
And each day they're fondly wish1n'
They could
get
place
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29

1t is said that Japan bases its opposition
to the annexation of Hawaii to the Unit
ed States on the ground that such annex
alton is an interference with the treaty
rights of the japanese Government.
The japanese insist that they have no
designs on Hawaii.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-06-29

IC1PIENT consumption is cured with
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey. Infama-
tion is allayed and the ciogging of the
lungs is stopped. When this is accom-
plished the road to health is straight
one. Get bottle to-day.