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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Knit socks are now sold at cents a pair. Our grandmothers would spend a couple of days knitting a pair of socks not so comfortable as these, for in turn ing dhe heel they would leave ridres, while the machinery made sock is seam- less. Woman being thus emancipated from the knitting needle, turns her at- tention to Delsartian exercises, to cook ing schools and to featuring. She devel- opes inlo a superior intellectual and spir- itual being.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
POOR RIJSTNFSS

There has been a goodly amount of shipped corn sold in this county this spring. the results of short corn crop last year, and we fear that there has not been any more planted this year. It seems to be avery poor business to buy 50 and 60-cent corn with and 6-cent cotton. Henry County Reformer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

The appointment of Chairman William Vaughan as United States district attor- ney for the northern district of Alabama to succeed Mir O'Neal, was no more than was expected. MT. Vaughn is well liked personally at his home and throughout the district as was evidenced by the fact that he had no opposition for the place. There will doubtless be no opposition to his continuation.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
SOUTH'S DEVELOPMENT
Resources of That Section Are Being More Thoroughly Placed Before the
 People of the Whole Country.

W. W. Finley, of Washington, D. C., second vice-president of the Southern Railway company. recently made the fol- lowing statement to a correspondent of the New York Times with regard to the industrial development of the south
 We are in the south, in an era of practical ard successful development of our great natural advantages. There is
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
I,yNCHRIrRG,s REsITrTs

Lynchburg, Va, May 2S-The coun ting of the vote cast at yesterdays city elec- tion was not fully completed until 6 o'clock John V. Bransford, nominee, Cf the democratic primary, was elected city treasurer by majority of 507 over w. D. Campbell, independent. Fourteen out of fifteen of the nominees of the demo- cratic primaries to the council were elected, the opposition electing one. There were 852 votes cast in favor of the constitutional convention and 9S2 against
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
WILL ASK AN INVESTIGATION.

Washington, May 2S.--Senator Jones, of Nevada, chairman Of the committee on contingent expenses of the senate, has not yet called meeting of his commit tee for the purpose of considering the charges in regard to the sugar schedule of the tariff bill. It is believed to be probable that the resolution will be re- ported back to the senate and the senate will order an investigation
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

The little town of Hogansville, Ga. be- came considerably divided up over na- tional politics last year and animosity ran high. Result is Hogansville has been honored with a negro postmaster and the citizens are now trying to heal old sores and combine to prevent his con- firma ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

It is to be noted that all fuhe talk about a united party comes from the bol.ers and their sympathizers. The regular de- mocracy is satisfied, standing on the Chi cago platform, cep,afn of victory in 1900.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

The mind of the public will be diverted for a season from the Lott bond and the auditors report to the compromise with two of Judge Randolph's bondsmen. On with the procession; just as well to open the natatorium now as later.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Again the gold press is engaged in burying the silver craze" In the 1900 campaign ther= will be a sure enough funeral Then the "gold craze" will be forever buried.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

The Roanoke Leader suggests that crops in Alabama ought to be good this year as there are no politics.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

ment. whose work is directed to the de- velopment of the agricultural and indus trial interests of the section of the coun- try tributary to it's lines. It Is also ex- pending large sums of money for bet terments of it's properties and in increas- ing the facilities necessary to give the public superior advantages for trans porting, the products of the mill and the farm.' M V. RICHARDS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Eastern Business Office. The Tribune Building, New York City; Western Busi- neEs Office. "The Rookery." Chicago; the 6. c. Beckwith Special Agency. Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where 1t has no regular correspondent. news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received All communications, of whatever charae- ter or length, should bo written on only one side of the sheet
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald, per month. 50 Daily State Herald, per quarter.........- oo oo Daily State Herald. per annum. .......-. 0W Sunday State Herald alone, per an- n oo num- ...... ....ss ..ss.. ....'......"''..' n0 Weekly State Herald. per annum- lVV Notice to Subscribers-When subscribers desire to have their papers changed. they must specify where the paper is new going and where they wish it changed to. Watch the label on your paper and see when your time expires.
 Remittances can be made by express, pcstoftice money order or drafts at cur rent rate of exchange. Address,
 THE STATE HERALD.
 Birmingham. Ala.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

ciated now, that it arrives in the morn ing. r-.
 Our soldier boys hope that the encamp- meTl will be at Lake Como.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
MUSIC AT UAKEvIDw SUNDAY.

Weber's band VIII play at LakeVieW Sunday at 8 o'clock.
 Webers band is we'll and favora bly, known to lovers of music in this city, and it is quite probable that beautiful Lake view will be taxed to it's fullest capacky.
 The mana cement of the Highland Ave- nue and Belt railroad are energetic in their efforts to please their pa irons and spare ITO pains to give shem tfle very best service possible.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
DEMOCRATS ALREADY UNIT

DEMOCRATS ALREADY UNITED.
 The Anniston Hot Blass ever keeps it's weather eye open and a good point sell dom escapes it's vision. Spsaking of the effort to reunite the democratic parry, 1t says:
 The Montgomery Advertiser says "llha ore issue on which the democrats can unite Is the tariff" But t'the Mobils News says "rtE so. When the democrats had power andl4the Wilson bill was under con- sideration ishere was abou. as much dis cussion amongst them as there was later when lthe issue was frse coinage. When the bill, which is regarded as an excellent measure, was adopted in both houses, Mir Cleveland refused to sign ii and de- r9oup9ed l1 as an act of p5Thdy. Even now lIsre are so-called democratic con- gressmen who favor the Dirgley mon- sltrcsity. Democrats cannot unite on the tariff question, but they are united on the issue of fr;e coinage aIt 16 10 1, re- gardless of what other nations may do. :"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

WANTS MORE FACTORIES. Talladega county has two cotton fac tories within her bounds and room for several more. " Talladega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Candidates for county offices are al- ready cropping out quite freely.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Let the blood be vitalized and good
 health is insured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

san rcd NOT THEIR FAULT. If Selma adont get another railroad 1t will rot be the fault of her newspapers TaEadega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postoflce at Birmingham, Ala. as seeond-class matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29
BATTLE OF GIANTS.

The coal operators of the Monongahela river are in very cheerful spirits just TOW. For a long time they have been complaining about fhe tolis charged for coal float tsd through the locks. They will now have free navigation The govern- ment has bought the locks for $3, GOO, 900 and made them free. Pfttsburg now ex- poets to mee, southern competition. over 10000,000 bushels of coal have been ship ped from Pittsburg to Louisville per an- mum; ard the amount Is now expected to be increased. But it Is down the Missis- sippi river to New Orleans That Pi ts- burg now expects with free navigation to m- ct the competition of the Birmingham district. In this expec ation Pittsburg may be disappointed. The Southern rail- way is building more barges for the ship ment of the Walker county coal down the Mississippi river The sugar planters may continue to buy Birmingham coal
 The prize is worth contsnding for, and .he battle between Birmingham and Pittsburg has not yeaa been decided. It will be the survival of the ffttest, and we have no doubt as 10 which is the fittse-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

Let she demecrsi.s of the old school in Alabama un.ainted by s-the herestes of class organizations. ilai2oring for, tlae as cendancy in government affairs both state, ari1 national, organize and reaSsen the creed of Jefferson, Jackson and the fath- CTS of the party om the money question and rensw heir allegiance to a tariff for revenue only" o 5a,4 4a.
 The average reader would guess at once that the above is an extraa, from the Montgomery Advertiser. But it is not. It is what is accepted by common consent as the song of the cuckoo. Thalt it is the Advertisers very language almost verbatim ct Hteratim a betting man would play table stakes on it. The lan- guage, however, is tf1ait of the distin- guished editor of the. .Ashville Aegis, who, as weather proguroe Gcator. made quite hit, but as political prophet is always caught out in the rain without an um- brella. Fs. t-.,sA.e5i-.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-29

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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-11-27

guests we're present. and EMO. led In:
afternoon in the beautiful Nance home
Mrs. Charles Lippincoit sang during
the afternoon, and as usual delighted
her listeners. Mre. Silvers also sang ant
Mrs. j. T. Nance gave come very flint
instrumental selections among then
was one OF her own composition. !.
One Of the most delightful luncheoni
OF this season was that given Monday
by Mrf. z. NJ. Hayden, in honor OF hel
visiting sieter, Miss Walsh OF Port Hur
on, Michigan. The six course luncheon
was served at email tables and after
wards cards were played. Hearts was
the game and Miss Name Carson WOE
the first prize-a cup and saucer painted
by Mre. Hayden. Mics McLau ,hlin re.
ceived hand painted china pin tray for
second prize. The heart shaped score
cards were also painted by the hostess.
The guest were Walter Har
greavee. W. c. Wilson. Maxwell, Griffith
Misses Wash, Name Carson, Rose Car
son. Grace Harrison. Mclaughlin.
Mrs. John florence Nance of Fl.
Robinson, is the guest for week OF Elk.
Gov. Nance and family
Mr.. John Dixon of Nebraska City.
came up for tie Thanksgiving party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler ST.. Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Wheeler Jr., Mr. Bert
Wheeler and Miss Hattie Cady of Oma-
na, we're Gown for Thanksgiving dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Wheeler.
Miss Spurck's class at the Y. NJ. C..
A. gymnasium is increasing in sizs and
interest. The ladies are learning , play
basket ball and barring few arguments
which are part OF every game, the hour
OF instruction is very short. The class
meets at halt past ten on MONDAYS.
Wednesdays and Fridays. New mem
b,rs can join at any time The members
OF the class at present are: Mesdames
Carl Funke. Lew Marshall, Geo. Woods.
Chas. Branch, c. L. Burr, F. w. Kelley.
w. Hargreaves. Coffrotb. Ogden. Muir.
Bailey. Irvine. rilton. Misses Crawford
Carson, Tallapt, Garrison, Harris. The
children's class is also growing.
Mrs. L. Herzog entertained the 8. B.
C's at her home Wednesday evening, at
whist. Twenty four of the members
were present.
The Friend Cit b met with Mrs. NJ.
We'll, Thanksgiving night, This Climb ia
unique, as it consiets only o; members
and relatives Of one family. High five
was the amusement, after hich dainty
refreshments we've served.
Mre. Morris Deutfch of Beatrice visit.
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Schwab for
q few days.
The Misses .Aitkin entertained afew
OF their friends on Wednesday evening
at whist.
Mrs. ID. A. Campbell returned on
Wednesday from Plattsmoutb. On Mon
day she gave a concert in Glenwood, and
Oh Tuesday in Plattsmoutb. She wa.
accompanied by Miss Terry Of Omaha.
In both places they were cordially re,
ceived.
Mr.. P. W. Plank has returned from
X ,okuk, Iowa, where he attended the
Wedding Of his son. Clarence.
Mrs. W. Rush Gillian, who has been
visiting with relatives in Lincoln for
several weeks. left on Friday for b.,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-11-27
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The musicale given by Mrs. d. A..
Campbell last night at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. L. Z. Richards was decided
success from both a musical and a social
standpoint. The guests were received
by Mr.. aud Mrs. Richards and Mr.. and
Mrs. Campbell. Each guest found a
comfortable place to listen 10 the pre-
gram either in the beautiful court or it's
balcony or 10 the surrounding rooms.
Almost six hundred guests were invited
from the city an ! also from Omaha ard
other cities in the state. and from CHI
cago. All ~ere eager to hear Mrs. Camp
bell after her trip abroad and her study
10 London, and they were not disap-
pointed. Her voice shows great improve
ment. Her study has brought out all
the natural richness and depth in Der
voice. Mrs. Campbell was assisted by
the well known pianist from Chicago.
Miss Neatly Stevens. and Mrs. Wurz
burg and Mrs. Raymond in giving the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-11-27

Miss Stevens.
FoCts I'm Wearing Ava
Mac DOwell. Thy Beamiog Eyes
Neyin. oh. that we two were Msying
Mrs. Campbell wore the beautiful
gown 10 which she made her appearance
IN London. 1t is a creation OF white
satin and lace over TURQUOISE blue silk.
The bodice is deliberately trimmed with
lace and turquoise chiffon. 4 great
many new and be. utiful gowns were
noticed 10 the audience.
After the program the guests were
served with fruit punch 10 the dining
room by Misses Ellen ard Frances Ger
Ena Ricketts,, Lottie and Margaret whe-
don. Dora Harley. Blanche Hargrcaves.
Maule, Riser. LAURA Hou;z snd Mabt
Richards. MIS-. Gere and Mrs. Beseey
had charge of the dining room. Thoee
who assisted in receiving and entertain-
ing we're Mesdames Lambertfon. Ba:.
bour. A. s. Raymond, Will Green. Laid,
Liz pincoit. E. P. Brown and Miss Latta.
Mr.. L. A. Moore from PlattsmOuth had
charge OF the floral decorations. The
nantles were banked 10 chrysanthemums
each room having a prevailing colour.
Tie court was in pink and white. the
dining room in pink, the library in red
and the drawing room in yellow.
The Phi Delta Theta boys gave a stag
party for their Fathers on Saturday even.
irg. The boys proved themselves to be
most entertaining hosts. and all that
could be done was done for the amuse.
ment OF their guests. The Fathers were
delighted with their novel entertain.
ment and went home with clearer and
happier ideas of what modern college
and fraternity life is.
Mrs. Albimus Nance and Miss Nance
gave pretty keneinRt m Tuesday after
noon for their guest, Mrs. John Lorrerc,
Nance OF FIT. Robinson. About fifty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-14
TO INSPECT ARMY POSTS.
Assistant Secretary Mefklejohn Ia
Make Western Trip.

Assistant Secretary MeiklejOhn TO
Make Western Trip.
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejonn
Will leave tonight on a tour of inspection
OF military posts In the west Since his
appointment early In the spring. Mr. Mel
klejohn has been on duty without inter-
mission at the War Department, where
ne has made a most favorable impression
In army circles and with the puoic gen.
orally by his unvaryihg courtesy and the
promptness and energy in the dispatch of
public business.
The assistant secretary goes direct to st.
Louis where he will inspect the post Of
Jefferson barracks and visit the site for n
rifle range for the Jefferson barracks
troops and adjacent posts which has been
onered for sale to the department. The
next stopping place Will be Fort Leaven-
worth, Kansas. Mr.. Meiklejohn will vi sit
Omaha. where the headquarters Of the de-
partment Of the Platte are located and will
inspect Fort Crook near that city Before
MS return to Washington he expects 10
visit also the headquarters of the military
departments ofiDakota. Columbia, Cali
fcrnia and Texas. and such intermediate
army posts and stations on the way as can
be inspected conveniently within the time
limited for his trip. 1t is the purpose of
the assistant secretary to familia-ize him.
self as fully as possible with army life and
some of the more important military mat
tiers that come before him for official &C
ton.
Before returning to the war office Mr..
Nebraska fer the purpose OF attending to
some private affairs that demand his con-
sideraffon. and to enable him to cast his
vote in the coming election in that state
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Looks Like a Rexutnr.

Battalion were represented. but their teams
consisted of only twelve men each. An
effort was made to induce the 4th and En-
gfneer battalions to reduce the member
ship of their teams to twelve men, in order
that there might be four instead of two
competitors participating in the matches
The steps in that direction however, were
unsuccessful
The 4th Battalion team won both
matches, scoring 33 In the General Ord
way voliey and 81 in the volley skirmish
The Engineer team made a total of q in
the General Orfway volley and 20 in the
voliey skirmish. 1t was so dark during
portion of the latter competition that the
men were unable to discern the targets
or the butts fronting them. In examining
the targets 1t was necessary to use la~~
tern.
The 9Th Battalion and the 1st Separate
Battalion men arranged to shoot two spe-
ciai matches. under conditions precisely
similar to those governing the General
Ordway voliey and the volley slkirmisii
matches. reducing the number of team
members, however, from sixteen to twelve.
The 5th Battalion team bested that of the
LIST Separate Battalion in the match SIM
liar to the General Ordway volley match
The other competition arranged was not
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At 800 yards, c. L. Bode and F. w. Holt
each had forty-two to their credit. c. McC.
Taylor, forty-ore. and r. p. Carleton and
G. c. Shaw each forty.
The match was open to all commits
stoned officers and enlisted men of the Dis
trict National Guard. The distances are
2oO 300, $50 and 600 yards, ten rounds at
each distance. The prize is a silver cup
presented by r. Harris & Co, to be held
fer one year. The winner also receives a
gold medal from the same firm to be held
permanently.
Other Match of the Day.
The May match. which is in progress this
afternoon. was open to all commissioned
officers of the District National Guard ex-
ccrt those who have previouly won the
match. The distances 800 and 600
yards, ten rounds at each distance. The
prize Is gold medal presented by Leuten-
ant Colonel Henry May.
The officers match, which will commence
at $50 o'clock. is open to commissioned
officers of the District National Guard
whose commissions date prior to Septem-
Der 10. 1897 Ten shots. each at 200 and
500 yards, are TO be fired.
ReEimentnl Team Contest.
The 81 Regiment team won the regiment
al team match shot late yesterday after
noon. finishing thir.y-five points in the lead
OF the Engineers team. Ten shots were
fired, at 100 and 500 yards, by each of the
six men on each team. In addition there
was one 20round skirmish run. The Let
Regiment team was third at the wind up,
and the LIST Separate Battalion team fourth
and last. The pc ssible was loo. The
scores In detail were as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-14
in Of,Un1HW JihJLES
Opening the BALTIMORE All-Amarican
Series.
Big PROFITS OF TEE ORIOLES
The Results Of Yesterdays Foot
Ball Games.
THE ALTAR CLUB MEET
ORIOLES
THE ALTAR CLUB MEET

y number OF the members of the Ealti-
more base bali team left Camden station,
Baltimore. last night for Frostburg, where
the tour of the Baltimore and All-Ameri-
can teams will begin today Those in the
party We're Catchcrs Clarke ami Bowerman,
Second Basenlan Reitz, Third Baseman
McGraw, Outfielder Stencil and Pitchers
Corbett. Nops and Pond. Shortstop Jen-
nings and Left Fielder Kelly will be mar
RED today, and will join the team in Fits
burg.
disratch from Cumberland says that
great preparations are being made at Frost
burg for the base ball game at that place
this afternoon between the Baltimore and
ali-American teams. After the game this
evening the teams will return to Cumber-
land, and take the early morning train for
Eittsburs. An excursion will be run from
Cumberland and ether points to see the
game at FroStburg.
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BROOKLYN. New Third Bosem.,

A special from Canton, Ohio, says that
Ed Gremmnger of Canton, who played
third base for Buffalo last season and made
very creditable record for himself, re-
ceived word from Buffalo Monday night
that his services had been drafted by the
Brooklyn National League team for next
season Brooklyn paid $500 bonus Ed will
be seen among the Bridegrooms next year
rms draft looks as if the claim for Ham
niVan by Brooklyn had been relinquished
by that club and that this fine third base
man has been safely corralled by Mr.
Wagner
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The Cooke Park foot ball team defeated
the Western High School boys yesterday
at kaloraina, = to 0. The game was well
played, the Cooke Parks winning on a
touch-pack. Taussig, Mulligan and Brew
er did good work for the Westerns, and
McQuade. Gordon and Simmons carried on
the honors for the victors. Mr.. Richie
officiated as umpire and DR.. Bryan as ref
cree.