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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02

The New York Tribune exhorts the
Virginia Republicans to pluck UP cour-
age, and put n state ticket In the field.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02

filter, but he expects to rEell 1t outside
Of his State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02
Avo1D EsrAsGL,sa ALLIANCES

The people OF the United States Of
this day are more convinced of the
Importance of al absolute avoidance OF
all entangling alliances with ANY for
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02

New York merchants claim that their
trade has been benefited to The amount
of $50, oOo. 900 by the merchants excur-
sions.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02
EIGHT PAGES.

Mr.. Anthem Hope has just finished his
sequel TO the prisoner OF Zenda."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-02
TIE CRUSADE AGAINST BACH
EI.OfeS.

In her crusade against bachelors. Mrs.
Charlotte Smith raises the point that
more women there are in the field of
labor, lower will be the wages Of both
sexes, and urges us a remedy that of
marriage. She makes the statement
That wages will be improved by marri-
age because labor will be l&ss plentiful
and under the law of supply and de-
nfand. labor under such conditions
would command n higher price. Be
Sides, In the married state. economies
would be practiccd, md thereby great
sums OF money would be saved In the
aggregate which are now wasted.
Discussing the subject the New Or
leans Picayune has his to say:
The civil war of 1876 was res
ponstble for the deaths OF nearly
100000 men in the United States,
nut despite j Il depletion of the
males, there was. according to the
census OF 1880, more than n mar for
every woman In the country. There
were according to the official figures,
81 ,061,SS males, to 30, SOD, $40 females.
one trouble is, the women are not
properly distributed. The States
which shows an excess or females
are as follows:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATEs
To the National Railway Postal Clerks
Convention Chosen.

To the National Railway Postal Clerks
Convention Chosen.
The railway postal clerks of the Fourth
division held a harmonious meeting in
room of the government building yes
terday afternoon for the purpose of Sc
lecting delegates to the national conven-
ton III San Francisco, Cal. The conven-
ton will open March Is.
Mr.. NIT. Baptist, vice-president for the
Fourth division, presided, and Messrs. A.
L. Prater and B. l.. Williams were tellers.
Chief Clerk ]. f. Blodgett and L. Frank
lin. of Atlanta, were interested visitors.
Some 800 ballots were counted, and the
following delegates and alternates were
elcted: Messrs. w. H. Arnold, L. Frank
lin, Wallace Rhodes H. s. Dunn. ]. E..
Eubanks, J. J.. Hudson, q. F. Lupton,
T. d. Weld, J. S. Crombell, G. H. Kemp,
j. L. Clemmer, N. H. Faut, all OF Atlanta;
M. e. Blackburn, Waycross, Ga; j. D.
wilkins, Memphis; L. Pool, Chattanooga;
S. l.. Collins, ]. r. Fouville, L. Benford,
Morris and Parker, all of Jackson, Tenn.
The railroad companies remembered
the boys handsomely by giving them all
passes to Chicago, from which place q
special train Of Pullman sleepers and din
ing cars will take them to San Francisco
over the Northern Pacific route. The re-
turn will be over a different line, includ-
ing a stop at Salt Lake City.
The object of the Postal Clerks asso-
citation is to provide pecuniary relief to
the widows and orphans of the deceased
members.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
[ERSELY TOLD.

The many friends of Alderman Gray
and family will be glad to learn that Mr..
Gray's mother, who has been seriously
iii with pneumonia at her home in Cal
houn, Ga, is convalescing and will re-
cover
] have just received all the newest
styles in patent feathers, enamel calf.
calf skin and Cordovans, made by Ban
lister. The prices are $3.50 and $500.
Same goods elsewhere are $500 and $500.
Free shine daily to those who wear our
Shoes r. e. KING.
Some time ago a negro named Sol Har-
rs alias Pollard, answering the descrip-
ton of a Georgia murderer, was arrested
ed by the local authorities and held for
instructions. He appeared in Justice Ca
haan's court yesterday and, although
the name and description were the same
as of the party wanted, he proved that
he was not the man and was discharged
from custody.
Yesterday evening Nathan Jones i'm
bibed too freely of whiskey and entered
the barber shop of John Erwin, on Fiji
teenth street. He remained in there only
q short while until he began an alter
cation, so it is said, and refused to leave
upon requests from the proprietor. The
result was that Erwin struck Jones over
the head with stick and inflicted an
ugly scalp wound. Both parties were
arrested by Officers Nix and Brazerdine
Jones is charged with disorderly con-
duct, and Erwin with assault and bat
terry with q stick.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
A TRAGIC DEATH.
Armand Customary at the Metropolitan
Opera House While Enacting a Role
Staggers and Falls Dead.

New York, Feb. 10.-At the conclusion
of the final scene of the opera Martha"
at the Metropolitan opera house tonight
Armand Customary, the well known
singer, reeled and before assistance could
be procured, fell dead. Heart disease
was the cause. He was SO years of age.
He had the part of "Tristano," and had
drawn round after round of applause by
his superb singing and acting.
At the conclusion of the act, the scene
represents him as surrounded by crowd
of merry villagers. Nearly half hun
dred chorus girls, were dancing in circle
about the ord man. Suddenly Customary
reeled, tripped and fell. BY superhuman
effort he recovered his feet and rushed
among the crowd which surrounded him.
He grasped table and supported himself
until the curtain dropped. AS the curtain
went down Customary gave way and
fell to the stage. The first to reach the
dying man was Jean De Rezske, who was
standing in the wings. Customary,
without uttering a word, breathed his
last in De Rezske's arms.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
AT CANTON.
Two Aspirants Call On the Majah-An-
other Fat Office Proposed.

lWO ASplfdHlS Od1l vi the MdJdfl-
other Fat Office Proposed.
Canton, o., Feb 10.-Much interest GEN.
tered in the visit today of P. G. Knox,
of Pittsburg, who has been discussed as
a cabinet possibility. Maj. Mckinley sent
his carriage to the station to meet him
and welcomed him. Mr.. Knox took lunch
with the president-elect, and left for
Pittsburg in the afternoon. He said he
was not offered place in the cabinet.
He has been very strongly suggested by
his friends for the position of attorney
general.
c. G. Shayne, of New York, a business
man and politician, called on Maj. Nc
Kinley to suggest the selection of Gen.
Woodford to place in the cabinet. He
did not disclose the result of his confer
ence, but is confident that New York
will be represented in the cabinet There
is a great deal more talk about Gen.
Woodford in view of the cabinet today
than has been heard for a week.
The proposition that congress be asked
to ablish a department of commerce
and industry has been widely discussed
and great many visitors to Canton have
talked the matter over with the presi-
dent-elect. He is said to be much in fa-
vor of such department, and has re-
ceived from prominent business men and
commercial bodies a large number of
communications on the subject.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
WHEELMEN OF PROMINENCE
Attend the League Convention
at Albany.
ONE FEMALE SCORCHER
Among The Vast Number of Delegates
Fight for Good Roads Caucusing
for officers Now On.


Albany, N. T., FEB. 10-Wheelmen OF
the highest prominence from all sections
of the country are present TODAY at the
onenine session of the animal assembly
- 49, .1s.s, .e-,ea,,
vi 'ne NaeioIlal LEAGUE VI Amer lcAi.
Wheelmen. The opening gun was nred
in the cause of good roads, the day being
devoted to consideration of this impor-
"a nt question a G reoa riding the bipbest in
49, - ,-.s,No -
rs rs VI "Aeeiiin
Inc assembly opened In Jermaln man,
under suspicious circumstances, having
a larger attendance of delegates and
leaders from everv state than at anv
,s,,o,,;,,,a 80 me-, 600 a. tha rnion
pie'iooS one' HVeis sac ~ ~
is represented with the exception VI
Florida and Louisiana. 1t is doubttuf IL
there will be any one present from the
latter state. but delegate from Florida
wos svnaotad to arrive during the dav.
- 900 ,S,sts .,,o,,t
AT present ABOUT 200 oelesaies anu 1911 1871
iorty SA-oiiici % voters are ne DIS
equlVaienl 10 30 per ceh.' vi .he ineliioei-
snip OF the league. NM, .+ -
was qui.S t'eis a.ie,,,o
lacneo 70 ole ueiesate ~ pai "a To,
1nis was MISS Mapel WuoaDeIIy, "a D"ii e
vlile, lns, VINO pears the us Se,ol ~
perns the nrst woman 70 acS as d ueiee ase
IN League ol american "heeiiieh os
sempiy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Following are the arrivals at the Flor
ence Hotel yesterday:
Barnes Penn, Virginia; R. p. Crockett,
Nashville; w. G. Roberts, Nashville; Jas.
A. Watkins, ST. Louis; I. Refs, New York;
r. Baldwin, Memphis; Miss Luzanne
Martin, Little Rock, Ark; c. NJ Slocum,
city; ]. M. Lumly, st. Louis; Arthur c..
Breath, Nashville; R. Mayer, Cincinnati;
r.. L. Pearson, Cincinnati; w. L. Stall
ings, Cincinnati; A. D.. Stone, Chicago;
A. w. Crookshanks, Atlanta; Jas. Dun
can, Atlanta; Geo. d. Weasen, Stanford,
KY; D. L. Strauss, Montgomery; A. F..
Mann, San Francisco; P. H. Norris, Sell
ma; j. B. Davie, Blocton; Geo. I. Baldwin,
Montgomery; Geo. M. Smith, Chatta-
nooga; A. Med. Milling, Chattanooga; J..
M. Hill, Elizabeth City, N. c..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
FAVORABLE REPORT
Mayor Evans Secures a Favorable Re
port From the judiciary Com
). j. mittee on the Amendment.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 10.-(Special.)-
The birmingham amendment to the con-
stitution was introduced Tuesday in the
senate. The bill came up before the jul
dietary committee of the senate today.
Mayor Evans made a strong and con-
vincing speech to the. committee urging
them to make a favorable report on the
measure. The committee went into ex-
eeutive session, and after discussing the
matter decided unanimously to report
the bill favorably. The bill has been ia
vorably reported in the house and is
now on the calendar.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon Mayor Evans for his earnest and
active work in pushing this measure,
which means so much for the honor and
credit of the city,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
GROWS IN INTEREST.

Evangelist Martin has aroused great
interest in his meetings at the Southside
Baptist church. and 1t continues to in
crease. Last night he preached an elo-
quent sermon on the consequences of
SIM" to large audience, and many of
his hearers seemed to realize the awful
penalty to be paid for their sins. There
were eight professions of faith, one of
which was by an old gray haired gentle
man. The chorus was magnificent and
forms potent part of the series of meet
ings. The public is cordially invited to
attend these meetings and thus assist
the evangelist in the work he has un-
dertaken.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
ONE oFFIcER FILLED.

London, Feb. 10-Informa ton has
been received here that the British Niger
expedition has captured the town of Bida,
the capital of the Foulah. tribe. One Off
Ger was killed in the assault upon the
town. Later dispatches say that the Of
ficer killed in the capture of Bida was
Lieut.. Thompson. of the sLeicestershire
regiment The Fou1ah army is said to
the expedition numbered little over 500
meh, with six Maxim guns and 900 car
riers, backed up by a fotilla of river
steamers. No details of the fighting have
vet been receiYed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
NATIONAL BICYCLE SHOW.
Attendance Continues UP to the Stand
ard-Presdent Elected.

New York, Feb. 10.-The attendance az
the national cycle show in the Grand
Central palace, was fully up to the aver
age of previous days and the returns
show that up to tonight 10000 people
have visited the show. Board of trade in
terests today centered in the election OF
officers for the ensuing year, and A. L.
Garford, of Elyria o., was elected presi-
dent unanimously. The treasurer's re-
port showed receipts aggregating $134,-
804 and expenditures amounting to $12l,-
242 For time it seemed as If the board
would direct against any further exhi-
billions and A. G. Spalding introduced
motion to that effect. The resolution was
finally amended so that the new board
of directors were left free to act as they
may see fit.
The newly elected president is about
3S years of age and has been identified
with the bicycle business for the past
eight years. Previous to entering the BIZ
cycle trade he was cashier of the First
National bank of Elyria.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
LANKY BOB TALKS.

Says He Has Won Before and Sees No
Reason for Not Winning Again.
New York, Feb. 10.-Bob Fitzsimmons
left this city at o'clock this afternoon
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad en-
route for Carson City, New. The Aus
tralian was accompanied by Martin
Julian, his brother-in-law and manager,
Dan Hockey, his sparring partner, and
Ernest Roeber, the wrestler. The party
will not go direct to Nevada, but will stop
at Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City,
and give sparring exhibitions.
Lanky Bob appeared in the best of
spirits and full of confidence as to the re-
suit when he meets Corbett in the ring on
March II. He said: Il have won hither-
to and / am going to win again. | see
nothing tn prevent it.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
A REcEIyER APPOINTED.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 10.-Otto
Rood was today appointed receiver of
the Bankers Exchange bank. This in
stitution closed its doors last December
and re-opened Jan. T. by order of the
state bank examiner. At the time OF
re-opening the deposits were $4,000
Since then, however, the deposits have
been reduced rs per cent. by Withdrawals
The action today was voluntary liqui-
dation. The bank claims to have four
times the amount of deposits in bills re-
ceivable The receiver expects to pay
depositors in full within thirty days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
LUCKY CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 10.-At a
meeting of the national executive COM
mittee of the Baptist Young Peoples so
ciety, held in Chicago today, it was de-
cided to have the annual convention in
Chattanooga next July. The meeting had
been promised to Brooklyn, but owing
to excessive railway rates and the holding
this year of the Tennessee Centennial the
offer was reconsidered. At least $4,000
people will be in attendance. Work on
Chattanooga's new auditorium is being
pushed to get it in readiness for the oc-
casiOD
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

vice-president to second vice-preside
Sutherland NJ Provost. the general man
ager, made third viee-president; Joseph
B. Hutchinson, general superintendent OF
transportation, made general manager;
William J. Joyce, general freight agent,
promoted to freight Traffic manager Ghe
office being created for hfn); Samuel Rea,
assistant to the president, made first as
sistant to the president, and E. T. Postle-
thwaite AMI William A. Patton made as
sistants to the president.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
OFF TO THE WAR.

Athens Feb. 10.-The torpedo fleet, COM
manded by Prince George, second son of
the king of Greece, has sailed for Crete.
Before the feet departed, Prince George
was given a grand ovation. The prince
declared he would prevent the Turkish
troops Sent from Smyrna, the news of
whose dispatch to Crete created intense
excitement here, from debarking in the
island. Adviees received in Athens state
that the town of Retimo, Crete, has been
set on fire in several places by Mussul-
mans.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
nrFIcIAI. cHANGrs

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 10.-At the regu-
lar meeting of the board OF directors Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company this
afternoon a number of changes were
made in the official staff, the change be-
Ing due primarily to the death of Presi-
dent Roberts. The changes are: Capt.
John p Green, promoted from second
viee-president to first yice-president;
Charles y. Pugh, promoted from third
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
FRIDAY SALE.
s cents a yard, rs pieces i'm
ported White Dimities, at
Caheen'S.


Augusta, Ca, Feb. 10.-A special to the
Chronicle from Saluda, S. c., says the
first outrage committed in that county
took place Sunday afternoon about five
miles from town. The negro was cap
tured but he has never reached the Jail,
and those who are supposed to know most
are saying nothing. Saluda is one of the
new counties recently organized.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
TO KEEP OUT THE PLAGUE.

st. Petersburg, Feb 10.-The Russian
government has forbidden pilgrimages Of
Moslems to Nicola through Russian ter
ritory and has also forbidden Russian
Christians to visit the shrines in the east.
These measures are taken as precau-
ton against the bubonic plague and cor
dons of officers have been assigned to
closely watch the Russian frontiers to
prevent the introduction of the plague.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain In passing II
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure, this Is your remedy.
Sold by Collier Drug company. Biz
mingham. Ala. 1927. thur-fri-sat-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
TO PHILADELPHIA BY STEAMSHIP

TO PHILADELPHIA BY STEAMSHIP.
The Central of Georgia Railway has re-
Gently opened a passenger route to Phila-
delphia via Savannah and the elegant
steamers of the Ocean Steamship COM
pany, and beg to call the attention of the
travelling public to the desirability of this
route.
For further information, rates, ETC., call
on, or address,
SOLON JACOBS,
Commercial Agent,
L. u 1916 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
ANoruER BANK GOES UP.

Freeport, ILL.,, Feb. 10.-The Farmers
and Merchants bank of this city practi-
cally went into liquidation yesterday Its
officers have arranged with the Second
National bank to pay off it's depositors.
The depositors will be paid in full. The
bank was operated under state charter
granted in 1892 with capital stock of
~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
TEN PER GENT cur.

Ironwood, Mich. Feb. 10.-A reduction
of 10 per cent. in the wages of all en-
ployes has been ordered by the Metro
politan Iron and Land company at the
Norrie, East Norrie, Pabst and other
mines belonging to 1t on he Geogebic
range. The reduction affects every en-
ploye, from the superintendent down.
The principal stockholders in the Metro
politan company are officers of the H.
linois Steel company.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
THE WEATHER.

Georgia-Threatenin with showers;
easterly winds.
Alabama and Mississippi-General
cloudy, with rain; easterly to southerly
winds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
SENATOR HARRIS RESTING EASY.

Washington Feb. Ex-senator Harris
is resting quietly tonight with no APP
parent change in his condition from yes
terday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Don't fail to hear Mrs. Rorer
Thursday, 3 p. NJ, on "Ihe
Chatting Dish" Gentlemen
expected, of course Admis-
sion so cents.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Wanted-3OO ladies to hear
Mrs. Rorer on entrees"
Thursday, IL a. M. Admission
SO cents. zs.g .ssss 80
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
DAILY BULLETIN.

u. g. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau,
Office of Station Agent
Birmingham, Ala. Feb. 10. 1897
Local observation during twenty-four
hours ending at p. M. central time:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
FOR MONDAY Y.

piecesNa special 414c yard
and CaHco peca Il
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
OF SECOND AVENUE.


the benefit with We
of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
FOR WEDNESDAY,.

10 dozen Ladies' Novelty Belts, all the newest style
Is dozen Ladies Corses the best SOC quality all siz'
case Crochet Quilts, large size special for Wedn'
so pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3s yards long,
pair.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
Established. 1894.

Everybody Is buying the "Old Dutch Pro-
cess Lead" 1t is the best on EARTH"
I. l.. MCGOWAN PAINT CO.,
1920 Second Avenue.
Birmingham Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
Little Paint Stores Strictly Pure Paints are
Perfection.

We beg to inform our
friends that we can furnish
Butchers Boston Polish for
Waxing floors, any size
packages.
We also rent weighted
brushes to those who do not
care to buy them.
Nothing Is handsomer or
cleaner than beautifully
waxed floor.
LITTLE PAINT STORE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
FOR TUESDAY.

15c a Tuesday SIC ayard
colors worth yard special for
yard. r..
yard. =, - :.
Is pieces usual price Coo
Tuesday, 36c a yard
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-28
Trains leave the r. q o. depot In FlttDu:s
EaSt fnIiOTE

Trains leave the Is. q o. depot In PIttbu:g
lor the East as follows.
For Wash.nntoa y c., Baltimore, philadel
phia, ani Now York Z 80 and 9:20 p. IN
Cumberland $40 .3O a. m. 10, 800 p. m. Con
ne.sVllc c.fg T3O q. M 10 t.3C, 445 $50. 9.3u
D. m. UniOntown, T. 70 q. IN. 10, 430, $50 y. n.
DniOntown, Morgil utowE auf NairmOni 30, a,
III. and 5.30p. m, Mt, Pleasant Gao. :. 80 q. m.
10 ana $50 y III. washington, Pa 40 and
30 a. m, I.0e, 45 and 9.0o u .55 p. m Wheel
pg, 40. and Q 20 q m. and 400, 900. ll.n5 p,
... Cincinnati, st, .l0us. columbus and New
ARK 40 a. m, $40, il.55 p, m.
For Chicago. 2.d0 AMI 9.30 p m
Parlor and slocping cars TO Baltimore Wash
ingtOp. Cincinnati and Chicago.
II. o. DUyKLB. Gen. Supt. Allegheny, Pa
Z. W. BAsSgTT, A.G.P A Allegheny, Pa
r. p. REYNOLDS, 6upt.. Fox0urg, Pa