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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21

stltution and civil government of Ala
bama to be taught in the public schools.
Education.
By Brownie forbid payment of any
money out of agricultural fund to ex-
pertinent stations where scientific farm
ing Is not taught. Agriculture
By HundleyZTo encourage the invest
ment of capital in Alabama. 1t exempt5
future cotton factory plants from taxa
ton for ten years Finance.
BY Thomasson-To allow Randolph
county to issue bonds for new court
house. Finance.
BY Boykin-To provide for the regu-
lation of railroad companies, etc. This
bill is practically the Georgia railroad
commission bill, and will add greatly to
the present powers of the Alabama rail-
road commission. 1t was referred to the
corporation committee.
By Sayre--To define the fraterna1 bene-
hciary ORDERS Corporations.
By MatthewS-A game law for Colbert
county. Local legislation.
By Smith-To prevent tramps and 9TH
ers from beating" their way on rail-
roads; to prevent jumping off OF trains in
motion; to prevent non-employes from
uncoupllng trains, breaking etc. Judici-
airy.
BY Abercrombie-To repeal the bill pro-
bifoiting the sale of liquors at Fruithurst,
Ala. Temperance
By Brewer-For the appointment of
Two auQ1IlCnal examiners Vi pupHC az
counts. Finance.
Senator Hundley introduced a joint res
olution indorsing the Venezuelan arbi-
trs.tion agreement with Great Britain
and urging it's approval by the federal
senate. IT, too, was referred.
The senate bill by Mr.. Abercrombie is
a very important measure, and is in
keeping with recommendation made by
Gov. Johnston. 1t provides that no reg
istered elector shall again be registered
so long as he may reside within the cleo
tion precinct or ward in which he is reg
istered for the last general election, eX-
cept in towns and cities having a popu-
lation of 5000 or more. 1t also requires
the registrar to be present on election
day to register all qualified voters who
have not been previously registered. If
passed the bill will save thousands of
dollars to the people of the state.
The senator also introduced another
important bill relating to the election
laws. 1t provides for numbering the bal
lots so as to correspond with the numbers
on the poll list, and permits any voter to
write or have written his name on the
back of the ticket.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WIRE

Causes Fire Which Destroys the Medi-
cal College of Bellevue Hospital.
New York, Jan. 20.-Bellevue Hospital
Medical college, in the grounds of the
Bellevue Hospital, was Quilted by fire this
morning The patients in the hospital
were taken from their cots, dressed and
gathered in the corridor. None of them,
however, had to leave the building. The
fire was discovered shortly before 8
o'clock The flames were confined to the
college and did not touch the hospital.
Shortly after the fire was discovered there
was an explosion in the burning build
ing, caused, 1t is supposed. by some
chemicals that were stored ON the third
floor.
The flames made very rapid Roadway
and soon the interior of the building was
Quilted. The fourth floor vas used as
dissecting room, where there were proba-
bly, thirty bodies laid out for dissection.
The damage to the building and con-
tents is estimated at about $4,000. 1t is
thought that the fire was due to a defect
i've electric light wire. .ft
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
TIE MIDDLE SETTLED.
State Democratic Executive Committee
Adopts Resolutions and Fills Va
cancies Caused by Resig-
nations. a-.

Montgomery, Jan. 20.-(Special) 1.-The
state democratic executive committee
met here today pursuant to call of the
chairman, to settle the controversy eX-
listing in the city of Mobile relative to
the rights. of percons to participate in
democratic primaries.
The first business was the filling OF
vacancies on the committee caused by
designations. The vacancies were as fol-
lows:
First District-John C. Webb.
Third District-Dan Gordon.
Sixth District-Steve Smith.
State-at-Large-H. d. Clayton.
The vacancies were filed as follows
First District--B. f. Elmore of Maren-
go county.
Third District-J. ]. Morris, of Geneva
Sixth District-M. B. Cameron, of
Sumter.
State-at-Large-A. A. Evans, of Bar
bour
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
The matter before the committee was
settled by the adoption of resolutions
which, with exception to the next to the
last paragraph, are identically the same
as those adopted by the committee a
year ago.
Following are the resolutions.
Whereas, differences have arisen in diff
ferent parts of the state, as to who are
or will be entitled to participate in the
future primaries or conventions of the
democratic party In this state, and
Whereas, for the purpose of securing
harmony in the party and uniformity in
the matter of the qualifications of voters
in the primaries of the party in the
state convention of the democratic party
conferred upon this committee jurisdic-
ton and authority to define the qualifi-
cations of voters in the party primaries
throughout the state, now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the democratic state ex-
| ecutive committee of Alabama, That we
hereby cordially invite all conservative
voters, irrespective of past political as
sociations, or differences, who can unite
with us in the effort for pure and eco
nomical and constitutional government;
and who will support the nominees and
principles of the democratic party, to
participate in the primaries of the party
throughout the state.
Resolved, further, That all persons so
participating in the primaries, conven-
tions or mass meetings of the party here
after to be held, thereby pledge them
selves to support the nominees of such
primaries, conventions or mass meetings,
whether municipal, county, state or fed
eral
Resolved, further, That it shall be COM
petent for the local executive commit
tee of each county to determine whether
any other than white voters shall be al
lowed to participate in said primaries.
The meeting was an executive session,
and only the result of the deliberations
was made known
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
IMPORTANT MEETING
or Insurance Agents at the Capltal-Un-
derwriters' Association of Alabama
Organized-A Local Organization.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. 20.(Special)-
An association known as the Under
writer's Associa ton of Alabama, with
headquarters az Montgomery, was
formed and the following officers elected:
w. F. Joseph Montgomery, president.
]. L. Dean, Opelika, vice-president.
w. M. Sweat, Montgomery, secretary
and treasurer.
W-B. Davidson and Leopold Strauss
Mon: gomery; J0nn G. Smith. Birming-
ham; Samuel L. Cook, Admission; j. K.
Glennon, Mo'oiie. executive COMMITTEES.
The convention passed resolution to
the Commercial and Industrial asoscia-
tion the local agents of Montgomery
and the Capital City Insurance COM
pany for special coTrtesies, and ad-
journad to meet in This city on the third
Wednesday in January. 1898.
THE FIRE UNDERWRITERS.
The local fire insurance agents met in
convention in the rooms of the Com
mercial and Industrial ton for the
purpose of organizing al association. at
IL O'Clock and a preliminary .organiza-
+ ton was effected by the election of Mr.. e.
b. Joseph as chairman, and Samuel L.
Crook, of Admission. as secretary.
! There were in attendance prominent
agents from all parts Of the state. ana
after comp.eti. e the temporary o?ganiza-
tion an adjournment was taken until 2
O'Clock to give the committees time in
which to prepare reports. IhcSs COM
mittees being as follows:
On Credcntials--J. x. Glennon. or Mo
bile; w. y, 10y, of Gadsden r. H.
Clover Of Openka.
On Permanent Orgl ,'z sticn--Jro. G.
Smith. of birmingham: Samuel l.. Or lck.
of Admission: c. r. Thames. ef Mobile.
On Revision OF Lows W. +. Us epia. of
Montgomery: l.. ". cis-' 81 il.-.,,fnr-
han, r L. Daanf@f Of,slt.s =. ~
At the afternoon sessiA 800 m
n,ittees made Their report, r'fs..h W re
adopted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
GEN. ecoFIELD PREsIDEs
Over the Harder Defense and Improve
rnent Convention.

Over the Harder Defense and Improve
ment Convention.
Tampa, Fla, Jan. 20.-The Atlantic
and gulf states barber defense and i'm
provement convention met today in the
Tampa Bay hotel, with $50 delegates, rep
resenting twenty-five states, present. }.
H Fessenden, president of the Tampa
board of trade, called the convention to
order E. r. Gunby announced that a
large number of delegates could not reach
here until later and moved a recess until
3 o'clock. The motion was carried. Mr..
Fessenden will be temporary chairman
and Gen. j. NJ Schofield will probably
be permanent chairman. The convention
will be in session four days.
The coast defense convention was
called to order at o'clock this afternoon
with delegates present from Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North
Carolina North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsyi-
vania, South Carolina and from the army
and navy.
Gen. John M. Scofeld, retired, was
elected permanent president, and was in
PRODUCED by Mayor Collier, OF Atlanta.
Gen. Scohelds address dealt with the
necessity of improving the coast de-
lenses. This work, he said, could be done
at small expense, and was the best guar
antee of peace. In the race between Of
fensive and defensive appliances, the ad-
vantage was with the latter and he be-
lieved would continue to be.
At the conclusion of Gen. Scofields ad-
dress the convention adjourned until Fri
day morning.
In the meantime its members will visit
the site of proposed Notifications, the
cruiser Raleigh, now lying in the barber,
and other points of interest.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
FLORENCE HOTEL.
JNo. S. JEMIsoN, Mgr

JNOlt 8. JEMlSON, M or.
Geo. M. Colby, Chicago John Sinnoth,
Paducah, Ky; C. r. Atkins, New York
G. M Fry, Louisville, KY; S. j. Cole,
New York; e. w. Lang, Nashville; j. M.
Averett, Atlanta D. S. Peterson, At
lanta; G. w. Cromer, New York; H. e.
Sherwood, New York; j. P. Brow Knox
vile; Mrs. d. C. Harris and daughter,
Michigan; w. H. Dunlap, Chattanooga;
III. Fl. Cooper. Cincinnati; eco. A. Smith
Chattanooga; H. Epstire, Detroit, Mich.
Arthur c. Buist, Nashville; Mrs. S. Levy,
NATION, ILL.,; c. p w. MINIS, Boston; F.
w. Smart, Nashville; w. Levy, New
York; II. M. Hollis. Louisville, KY; e.
D. Mansfield, Memphis; A. H. Marshton,
Chattanooga; w. w. Pempble, New York;
Adam Hack, Toledo, o.; - rthur C. Sharp
ley, Bessemer, Ala; w. e. Perry, New
York; G. K. Stuart, Cincinnati; f. E.
Lingo, Marion, Ind; ]. d. Riggs, Selma,
Ala; j. S. Suttle. Selma, Ala; j.. d. Pat
terson, Atlanta; w. F. Thetford, Column
biana, Ala; J. S. Simms, Mississippi; H.
E. Gould, Memphis; G. S. Johnson. Chat
tanooga; L. J. Allber, New York; Geo.
M. Turner, Chicago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
ONE CONFIRMATION.
Two Alabama Interstate Commerce
Cases Postponed Because of Illness
Of Justice Shiras.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nomination of John
c. Jones, postmaster at Titusville, Fla.
Owing to the illness of Mr.. Justice
Shiras,s of the supreme court, who is
confined to his home by an attack of the
grip, several cases which had been set
for argument this week have been post
poned until he RECEIVERS, as 1t Is essential
they shall be heard by full bench.
Two of them are Interstate commerce
cases from Alabama, involving the prac-
teal existence of the statute under which
the commission is working.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
SENT UP FOR BRIBERY.

Chicago, Jan. 2o.--Charles Fl. Rath-
man, the billiard hail proprietor, was
sentenced to jail for sixty days today by
Judge Freeman for sending his honor
500, and his case will be taken before
the grand jury. The judge sentenced
him for contempt of court in sending a
letter as we'll as the money, which the
judge said was sent to bride the court
in Rathman's forthcoming divorce suit
brought by his wife
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
ENpoRsE THE. TREATY.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan.n2o-The faculty
of the University of Tennessee at meet
ing today pasred a. resolution recognize
irse the advance made In the treaty of
arbitration now under advisement in the
ser ate The resolution says: We be-
lieve that a confirmation of this treaty
will hereafter be regarded as one of the
most important and gratifying events of
this GENTRY.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21

E between the United States and Great
Britain. Among the speakers was Mr..
g. f. Parker, United States consul at
Birmingham. who said that the treaty
would undoubtedly be ratified by the
United States senate and that the people
of both countries in the meantime must
be patient Mr.. Parker said that he had
recently made tour of thirteen of the
American states and had not In the
course of his travels seen a single trace
of anti-Rrfish feeling.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
A STATE LEAGUE.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 20.-A state league
of Mckinley clubs was organized here to-
day. Major ]. F. Hanson, of Macon, was
elected president. The league is COM
posed entirely of white clubs. and the col
ored republicans are declaring that this
is a scheme to build up white republi-
can party in the state and capture the
offices to which they claim that they are
entitled to.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
uTDGED INSANE.

Louisville, KY. Jan. 20-A. j. Speckert
who was president Of the German Ameri-
can Title company when it failed last
year for over S250.o00, was adjudged in
sane in the circuit court this afternoon.
Speckert's injudicious investments
wrecked the corporation and he fled the
city. lie returned a short time ago and
attempted to kill j. G. Eiseman, his
brother-in-law. whom he accused CT rob-
bling him of 100000, worth of Montana
mining stock. Speclert has been in Jail
ct
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
WENT AGAINST LUCKY BALDWIN

San Francisco, Jan. 20.-Judge Stack
rendered decision this morning in the
case of Lillian Ashley against E. j.
lucky Baldwin for 900 damages for
seduction, during the trial of which the
plaintiffs sister shot at Baldwin in court.
The decision is adverse to the woman,
but holds that Baldwin is the father of
her child and is bound by all. the laws
OF morality to SUPPORT it..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
TO EJECT MINERS.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 2O-In two
weeks past a. strike has been in progress
at the Pioneer coal mines, caused by an
idea that there was a plan on foot to
crowd out union miners Today the
company operating the mines began
nineteen ejectment suits against the
miners. The case will be tried tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
MANY NcTTs.

New York. Jan 2o.---The commission
appointed TO investigate the recent acct
dent to the cruiser Montgomery. finished
its laborsi at this rasy5 yard today. The
Montgomery will leave the yard tenor
row pornn. ard Join. the feet of Adj
riral Bunce. The Marhlehead will also
leave tcrrcrrow, and the Columbia will
follow in few days. ~ ,sfs
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
WAS FORCED TO ASSIGN.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 20. The
Youths Temple of Honor, life insur-
ance company. today made voluntary
deed of assignment to DIR. r. T. Good
win, supreme secretary of the organiza-
ton 1t is said to have been embarrassed
to some extent by the sIispenslonsef the
Northern Trust company. A statement
of the condition Is being prepared. The.
liabilities may reach $i000ce; assets viii
be small.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
HOW THE MAJOR LED UP TO IT.

Atlanta Constitution.
I'VE are on the. eve of a new century,"
said the major. so5s ett.a
''Yes," said the colonel.
'Tn the bright morning of the times. I"
eyes" replied the colonel. -a
"And life has new duties for u.s."
SIT has," replied the colonel.
"And would you indorse my note for
thirty daya?" asked the major.
81 would not" replied the colonel, land
1 wish you very good morning."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
BOUT DECLARED OFF.

Montreal. Jan. 2O.-The Slavin- Hall
sparring exhibition, which had been
billed to take place tonight was declared
off in consequence of prohibitory Or
der issued by the mayor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
TO INVESTIGATE TRUSTS.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 20.@The- senate to-
day passed Senator Lexow's resolution
providing for the appointment of a COM
mittee of three senators and four as
sembleymen to investigate trusts and re-
port remedial legislation. The resolution
now goes to the assembly for concur
renee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
PICKLE COMPANY GOES UP.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 2O.7-The Dodson-
Hills Manufacturing company, pickles
and sauces, filed a chattel deed of trust
covering all its property in st. Louis and
elsewhere this afternoon to secure the
Franklin bank and 1913 other creditors in
amounts aggregating $50, 536.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
A BIG LUMBER DEAL.

Marquette, Mich, Jan. 2O.-A tract of
white and Norway pine near Kenton,
Mich, embracing 60,0Oe 900 feet of tim
Der has just been sold by the Cleveland
Saw Mill Lumber company, to the Sagola
Lumber company, for $175,000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
PLEADED GUILTY OF FORGERY.

New York, Jan. 2o.-Walter b. Peters,
who was arrested In Chicago and sent
here to answer a charge of forgery
pleaded guilty in the general sessions
court today and was sentenced to six
and a half years imprisonment. Peters
was in a combination with w. Fl. Con-
nors, Otto B. Thomas and kid" Smith
to issue bogus bank drafts and cashiers
checks. A number OF these were scat
tered throughout this state, as well as In
the west, and it is believed they reaped
several thousand dollars by swinding
peDDle
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21
TO CELEBRATE I I j HE OCCASION

I.ersiesi Jar. Ca rl@eetre,7 was hi I
In Birrpih 81 srn today to perfscs arian
Inent5 fer su.tabl7 c. i b. q. "a CT tn,
sig......g ofthe general aec..ea .io.. treaty
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-21

Judge--I think L have seen you before.
Prisoner have had thet honor your
honor; shaved your honor last week.
Judge-Twenty years.-Hartford Times.
The morning times., 1897-02-28
PART JERSEY, PART SWEATER

There are prophets bold enough TO de-
clare that something d good deal like the
sweater OF today is on its way 10 offer a
solution OF the question. What shall we
have IN the way OF "A novelty for specially
waists?'' The weave OF the new Jersey
is marvel. The delicate ribs areaII curved
to follow the lines of the figure. which the
garment clasps so firmly and Closely that
no bOning is required. though a perfect
corset is necessary. Into the weave ara
set spanglcs, beads, lines OF silk or satin,
and so on, allowing any degree OF elabora-
ton in effect One example shows merely
a CLINT of cerise under the threads OF null
berry color that make the tone Of the ier-
sey. The garment Iaces at the side sand on
ole shoulder 1t fits like a glove. The
usual elaboration Of collar shoulder pieces
and boleros will be worn with it. one
prophet says, TN the public gets used to
the change" but the tight sleeve points to
the revival OF the tight an-over bodice.
and we have been comfortable so long now
that we Will be slow to submit 70 anything
but a n elastic tight fit.
While what this soothsayer styles ''ths
public is deciding whether it is worth
while to become accustomed to this new
L
afford 70 interest themselves in something
less radical. Here is model that makes
| severe enough deIna nds in the way OF
good figure. 1t was tight-nttinS, with
small boIero that was appliqued with
white lace Yoke and collar We're white
chiffon garnished with steel gaIoon, and
the sleeves Were large puffs reaching Co
the elbow and ending with deep ruffles OF
Brussels lace.
Surahs are again on the market, and be
| il remembered that no weave is more eu-
| during, or more artistic in gloss and fold
| Canvas is out in many sorts, the very close
weave being Just now in great demand, In
| good quality this has the wire-firm finish
| of twisted cord serge, bat its gloss and
4 beauty make the material dreSsy as well
| 4 canvas skirt Worn with a silk bodice is
| used, where a while ago a figured silk
| " ould have been deemed more suitable.
The morning times., 1897-02-28
ALL ABOUT PETTICOATS

Dix petueoatS, says Harper Bazaar, ara
more than ever the fashion, and it ia auita
the exception now to see the white cam
Dries with street costumes. There are many
diiierent styles in these petticoats, and tha
prices ofthe ready-made range from 81 40
TO $50 and upward The cheapestare 20 be
had at the sales They are made with
spanish flounce edged with a ruffIe some
times there is featherbone run thrOurh
the hem, but generally that is left for
the purchaser To attend 10. Striped and
plain tafreta and a very cheap QUALITY
OF mOire are among them; but it is con-
siderable OF lottery as 20 the wear. and
it seems impossible to determine which
viii be a JOY and delight and which viii
within fortnight show tiny pin holes and
then cracks through the entire skirt A
good rule TO follow is 10 choose one that
has not much dressing or stiffness in the
silk, and then a dressextender or steel
braid can be arranged to give the required
flare
The elaborate and expensive silk petit
coats are made of rich material, with ruff
fies and founces galore, with yards Of in
seTtlon and lace and knots OF ribbon The
same pattern of skirt is however, used
fitted carefully over the hips, and with
ali the fuLness gathered into a small space
at the back, and the skirt arranged on a
yoke or with drawing strings The great
advantage OF the many IuffIes and ruches
at the bottom of the skiIt is that they
make the gown Worn over il stand weH
out from the feet, and give a smart look
TO the plaincst or costumes One OF the
latest fads is to trim these silk petticoats
with two Tuffles OF silk a quarter Of a
yard wide, very tightly pleated in ac-
cordian pieats and pinkeG at either edge,
and then sewed on in festOons caught at
equal distances with IOsettes or lows
The light ColOrs and white heavily trimmed
with white FeIenciennes insertion are
exceedingly smart, ,andcaneasily be cleaned.
For summer wear, OF course, the wash
skirts will again be in fashion The smartest
of these are trimmed with broad ruffles Of
open-work embroidery. which is machine
made, but wonderfully like the embroidery
that in years gone by was all done by hand.
The upper part OF the petticoat IS made to
fit, but no fuller than is necessary, while
the flounce must measure at least four
yards. a plan that is not without It's ad-
vantages is 10 make the flOunce OF finer
and more expensive quality than the body
OF the skirt. and this saves considerable
money, besides The upper part OF the
petticOat requires to be made Of heavier
material
The morning times., 1897-02-28

wigs and padding necessary for a changed
figure, ETC., appear to be dozen different
patients, at least what, with the nearness
of my room to yours, and an occasional hack
fare, can make my changes OF personality
rapidly enough to have your patients cali
ing pretty close together. Now, no cold
water, hut do exactly as / tell you. We
will begin at once
Really, Cissy, don't think
''Now, Charles, no 'don'ts' and butts
If you please Let me run this campaign,
and if l fail-well, l fail; that's an
The long and short of it was that within
week "Dr. Charles Darlington, of Lon
don," had established himself at No. 1873
Blank avenue and had limited his practice