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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-24

herself from his embrace. '1et us en-
ter Venus"
They ascended the ladder together.
and were soon in the star
How strange everything appeared
What roads of silver dazz1ed Harold's
eyesi What castles of gold were
therel and what beautiful pearly
clouds f1oated about in the azure sky
of Venus Lycia introduced him to
her father, Kaldemar by name, and
Immediately great banquet was pre-
pared, at which all the people of the
kingdom appeared, save the witch
and her minions- The banquet lasted
for six days and at the expiration of
that time Lycia told him that he must
free her mother, because she feared
that the witch would be torturing her
mother to DEATH
81 will go at once replied Harold,
and free her if it costs me my life!"
But said Lycia, ''you will have
severe trials to brave; the witch will
endeavor to make you forget your
promise to me; she will entertain you
royalty in her marble halls, where she
keeps bands of beautiful wonderland
and L am afraid that you will forget
me and your resolutions in that whirl
of fascination
''Ah, lovely Lycia," Harold replied,
s'do not entertain those thoughts of
fear; 1 could never forget
you nor the vows I made; your
mothers welfare shall rest in
the temple of my mind-your love
shall spur me on, and give me cour-
age to brave all sirens charmsl''
''Then go at once Harold and free
my mother. I give you six days in
which to do it, at the end of that
time if you do not make your APP
pearance, will know that you can
not free her, and that you are charm
ed by the nymphs- Go-may the
gods protect youl-with you goes all
the future of Lydia
They embraced, and Lycia gave him
a rose, which he was to wear on his
bosom, that it might help him to
think of her. if the witch's nymphs
succeeded in charming him. She was
gone.
Harold journeyed on all that night,
and as he was crossing a silver noun
tain, number of animals came up to
him, and said strange things
sHe will meet with great mis-
fortune if he persists in his present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-24

charmed certain part of the land,
and whoever places his foot inside that
mystic circle is enchanted. One day
my mother unconsciously entered the
witch's dominions, and since that
time we have never seen her.
Then how can / free her? / would
also be enchanted if L entered her do
miniOns-"
NAY; you would not man of
this earth can enter the witch's land,
and be free from her magic A man is
the only one who can break the chains
of enchantment and free my mother
viii you be her Champion
Il WILL
s'And if you succeed, you shall be
my husband, and the prince of Venus.
the evening star
Harold could find no words in which
to express his love; he merely folded
Lycia to his bosom, kissing her again
and again
'sAnd now" she resumed, releasing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-24

III JnOlT udnOS, HIS arrival
He would soon know.
As he passed the first group of
dwarfs. he heard some one behind
them laughing mocl<ingly, and turn
ing round, he discovered that it was
Marian. But he did not halt; fear
lent speed to his feet, and in a few
moments he stood outside of the
charmed countryl-he was free!-he
was in Kaldemar's kingdom
The moment that Harold and the
queen passed the magic boundaries,
his royal charge, shlvered and said:
''At last am freei the gods were
kind to me, when after years of tor
ture and separation from my family,
they permitted you to release me!
come; you shall be handsomely re-
warded-" And when they had trav-
eled on for a few hours, they saw a
brilliant equipage coming toward
them followed by hundreds of soldiers
It was a crystal carriage lined with
strips of the brightest gold, and was
drawn by eight white horses
The servants seated Harold and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-24

earth was young, this shepherd boy
was in the habit of watching the
sparkling stars of heaven, when driv-
ing home his sheep at night He was
lost in a world of wonder at their
beauty, and thought that strange peo-
pie must live in them
Il wonder" thought he, twill I
ever be able to reach them? will 1
ever see the race of men who people
those glorious golden worlds?"
But the notes of the huntsman's
horn, sounding clear on the evening
breeze, dispel1ed his lofty thoughts,
and he YEARLY retired for the night
One lovely evening he saw ladder,
made of golden threads, slowly unfold
itself from Venus, the bright star,
aud fall to the earth near his feet.
He was so astonished that he thought
he must be dreaming. But on ex-
aiming the ladder, he saw that it
was reality, and that some one was
descending it, coming from the star.
What would he do? Seize the person
who was coming from the star, and
compel that person to let him climb
the ladder; or would he tear the
golden ladder from Venus, and be-
come a rich man?
Perplexed in the extreme, he re-
did not have to wait long, for in a few
moments beautiful princess reached
the end of the ladder and stood before
him.
OH What vision of enhancing
lovelinessl He had never before seen
such a beautiful woman. Her blue
eyes, golden curls and perfect form
made his heart throb with love. What
dangers he would brave to possess the
fairy standing near himl
''Who are you?" he asked, at length.
The princess smiled, and replied in a
voice of melody:
Il am a princess; my name is Lycia,
and 1 came from Venus, the evening
star, on an errand of great Importance.
OH lonely shepherd boy, will you aid
me in a great undertakings
He thought there was something
strange about her words and actions;
but her beauty conquered his thoughts
and he said: Il am at your command.
But before lift a hand to help you,
te1 me, o, tell me, princess of the
evening star, are these-are there
brighter, greater, nobler beings, than
the mOrtals of this earth dwelling in
those lands of beauty above?" Her
eyes sparkled with pride as she re-
sponded:
''In Venus, the land of my birth,
there is a race of people far greater
than the mortals of this earthl their
learning like the sun outshines all
other things
'sWi1l / ever see them?'' he inquired.
Yes, you will see them if you aid
me to free my mother from a witch's
charm
II give you my promise. 1 will do
all that lies within the limits of nv
power to free your mother from the
enchantment."
Lycia kissed his hand rapturously,
and said:
You are too kindly what name
are you known in these mountains?''
MY name is Harold
''Then, Harold" she continued, ''I
must tell you the story of my mothers
misfortune My father and mothor
are the king and queen of Venus; and,
although their power extends far and
wide, it received a severe shock at
the hands of the witch. She has
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
THE IRON TRADE.

zfsGhEvELAND, O., Oct. 4.-The Iron Trade Review says today: The most important development of the week in iron and steel i8 the announcement of the transplanting Stp the United States of the Otto- Hoffman system of coke making, with by-product recovery, and the decision to erect the first plant at Johnstown, Pa. This step is sig \nifIcant of the determination of the steel masters of this country to be armed with evefy economy against all competition that new conditions may bring from without.
 The course of the market in the week sunder review has brought more surface in- bdications of a letting down from the ac- tivity of later August and early September. But there are other considerations than passing phases developing week by week that must be regarded in making up judgment as to the future. The accumu- lation of demands for material from a mul. t1tude of sources, few calling for any large amount, is not to be mistaken for the pace which recovering business is to take on.
 Nor is a letting down from the scale of production which the accumulated de- mands made necessary for 8 dime, to be taken as sign of arrested recovery. The great sources of strength to the iron and steel market are yet to be heard from, and trey may come into line with any more.
 In spite of the evidences of weakness that crop out here and there, many furnaces re- port engagements for months ahead, and along with the additions to the list of pro- ducers there is 6 limit to the amount of spot iron offered and no indication of an accumulation of stocks. Yet the month of September brought decline of 65 cents in Bessemer iron and of about 50 cents on some grades of foundry iron. Sales of the latter in the past week have brought out low prices, and Lake Superior charcoal has broken its record again, central New York agriculture contract being taken at VIZ 50 at Buffalo. Pittsburg advices tell of limited sales of Bessemer at S11, with buy CTS making lower offers and announcing their ability to shade this figure.
 Billets are weaker, and the range of Pittsburg transactions is S16 .00a16 50, with the amount of spot material still limited. In finished material there have been few large deals in any selling center the past week. Bridge material is still the most prominent factor in going business. Wrought pipe makers also have made good sales. The notice of new wage ad. justment January by the leading Pitts burg producer Is not construed as favor able to the men, or as an indication that Pittsburg is 10 be less aggressive the com ing winter in the markets east and west.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
Science and Eggs.
Oc4 3nl

Science has traced the difference in egg decomposition, as usual, to variations in the germs which attack the egg substance. The microbes find their way through the porous shell into rich harvest and fer tile feeding ground within. Both groups of germs require air for their development, one producing the sulphureted hydrogen form of decay (there is large quantity of sulphur in the egg) and the other devel- \ oping different set of features connected with decomposition. The practical end of $fhe matter, from housewife's point of E2ew, is that the eggs must be kept dry %t@nmp fayors the easy entrance of the mi sffpbes. The eggs, it is recommended, s9kould be heated up to 50 degrees c. for a ny or longer and then kept dry or coated 4sgith some impermoablo varnish or other
 ubstance.-Dr. Andrew Wilson in Lon- EdOn News
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
TERSELY TOLD.

You can buy shoes cheap at c. H. Fran- cis', f022 Second avenue.
 The Conner & Wilson corn mill has been enlarged by the addition of a feed milI
 The regular meeting of Camp Hardee has been postponed from today to Friday, Oc- tober 12.
 T. c. King is receiving large shipments of shoes, bought almighty cheap. Cash talks. You can buy shoes very low there.
 The many friends of Mir. Y. P. Newman will be glad to know that he and his sou are opening a frst- class drug store on Twentieth street, next to the Metropolitan hotel.
 John White and Claude Glenn were dis charged by Judge Porter yesterday. They bad been in jail several days charged with grand larceny; and went before Judge Pof- Ter On a writ of babeas corpus.
 Attend the meeting of the Commercial club this afternoon at o'clock. Some re- suits of the work accomplished for Bir- mingham will be announced that will be gratifying in the highest degree.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
ENGLAND ON THE ALERT.

TROOPS ORDERED TO CHINA TO PROTECT
 HER ClTIzENs-ooNDITIoN OF THE
 ARMIES.
 LONDON, Oct. 4.-The Central News an- nounces semi official that the proceedings of the cabinet council were chiefly devoted to affairs in the east; also that the cabinet decided to send two additional cruisers and two more gunboats to China.
 The Westminster Gazette expresses a be- lief that the cabinet meeting unanimously adopted plans for the protection of British subjects in China.
 The Exchange Telegraph company says that 5000 troops will be sent from India to protect the treaty ports in China.
 The first rifle brigade will leave Calcutta on October 13 for Hong Kong. The other troops which are expected to be dispatched include the Northumb mberland Fusileers two battallions of Choorkas and four regiments of Sikhs and drafts from the Punjab.
 Tho St. James Gazette says Lord Duf- ferin, the British ambassador to France, who is enjoying leave of absence at Clan deboye house, his seat at Belfast, has been summoned to London.
 In an interview today MT. Sinclair, ex- British consul at Foo Chow, said that with the exception of Lii Hung Chang's force and the army of Manchuria, China forces are worthless, the profession of arms being held in contempt. The discipline is bad. Japan, in his opinion, is bound to win, but defeat will not endanger tue Manchu dynasty, and will probably compel China to look to Europe for the lessons she needs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
ON BROWNS HILL.
Pure Democratic Doctrine Preached Last Night by Messrs Warnock,
 Hawkins and Underwood.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Monroe Jefferson Beats Democratic club was held at the corner of Avenue H and Twenty fourth street last night.
 President Richmond Wetmore presided and Mir. Vasser Allen acted as secretary.
 The following named democrats were an- nouuced as the executive committee of the club:
 Ross c. Smith, chairman: Columbus Phillips, J. J. Altman, M. 0. Reynolds, C. 5. Burkhalter, II. L. Urderwood, c. E. Meglemery, M. A. Porter, Tom Baine, Thomas Dusenberry, D. J. Ovens, M. 0. vandiver, J. Murphy, H. w. Mehaffey, Edward Chapple.
 The chairman introduced MT. Robert Warnock as the first speaker, who, among otbers, had been specially invited to ad- dress the club.
 Mr. Warnock was received with ap- plause, and at once lit into the situation with sleeves rolled up. He canvassed the issues involved in the congressional can1- paign in a masterly manner, and all of his argument showed the necessity for organ iza.ion to elect the standard bearer of de- mucracy in this particular crisis.
 He enjoined upon all the duty they owed to their country to sustain democratic orr ganization and promote democratic suc- cess, and keep alive democratic prlnci- pies. ..
 Ills speech was received With great ap- precation, and did much to- enthuse'i the Brown's hill democrats. 5s-
 Hon. James E. Hawkins next followed with one of his characteristic speeches, in- terspersed with anecdotes by way of illus trating his points. He drew largely upon the old fashioned 'possum valley toadvine vernacular in expressing his sentiments. He pictured to his hearers the "Brown,s hill'' of the long gone past as the abiding place of the festive billy goat, and pre- dicted relapse ot that now thriving sub- urb, and the entire country as we'll, to that old time condition should the govern ment ever be permitted to pass from the control of the party of the people. He il- frustrated the anxiety and fright of Candi- date Aldrich over the growing strength of Underwood and democracy by coon story that caught the crowd.
 MT. H. l.. Underwood was next intro- duced, and in most exceleutly delivered ten minutes speech warmed up the demo- cratic sentiment of those present. Bis eulogy of the character and abilities of the Hon. Oscar W. Underwood was the feature of his speech, and stamped him as an ora tor of high degree. Mir. Underwood closed with an earnest plea for united democratic effort to promote the success of the party.
 The meeting was dismissed by President Wetmore with an exhortation to all demo- crats to rally to their duty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
ON THE TURF.
JEROME PARK RESULTS.

RAGE TRACK, JEROME PARK, N. Y., Oct. 4.-This was get away day here, and " s, If anything, duller than any of the preceding days of the meeting. The track was wet and heavy, scratching was doue by tbe wholesale and the attendance ez.- tremely small. The American Jockey club handicap at mile and quarter was the principal event on the card, but on ac- count of the wet weather resolved itself into match race between Rflquet and Sir Excess. Banquet won by a neck. Sum- maries
 First race, the Titan course-Halton, 109 tDoggett), il to 5, won: Blackhawk sec ond, Flirt third. Time, :22A.
 Second race. six furlongs-Dee colt, 113 Havoc third. Time, 1:l7h.
 Third race, the American Jockey club handicap, mile and aquarter-Banquet, 120 lDoggetD to 2, won; Sir Excess second.
 Fourth rece, four furlongs-Benefactor 1o1 tE. Tribe), 8 to 1. won; {; Rufus second, Pouch colt third. Time, 0:50.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Halton, 113 (Doggett), l6 to 5, won; Governor Sheehan second, Longbridge third. Time, 1:17. oo
 Sixth race, one mile-Little Matt, 98 (Griffin), 6 to 5, won; Jodan second, Me lntyre third. Time. 1:47A.
 Seventh race, five and half furlongs Utica, 1O8 (Simms), to 5, won; Jewel second, Bureugaro Jnlrn. Time, l:llR. Eo's LAToNIA RACES. 7. .
 CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 4.-The track was fast, the card excellent and most of the finishes close rand exciting at !Latonia to- day. In the first race four horses came under the wire noses apart,l and rank outsider, Sadie Hord, at 25 to1,f beat the to 10 favorites Strathrol, by alnose. The second race was full of mishaps, only five horses finishing, although nine started. Text was left at the post. Just passed the half mile post Penniless and Merry Mon- arch closed in on Robin Hood, who stum- bled and fell. Mill Roy fell over him, and Clayton on Tenspring, who was just be- hind, pulled up to avoid a fall. VanKuren and J. Hill, the jockeys on the fallen horses, were not seriously injured.
 First race, one mile-Sadie Hord, 25 to 1, won; Strathrol second Alethia Allen third. Time, 1:43h.<
 Second race, six furlongs-Savation to 1, won; Penniless second, Merry Monarch third. Time, 1:15h.
 Third race, handicap, one and one-six- teenth miles-Buckwa, 6 to 5, won; Poca- hontas second, Darevala third. Time, 1:48b.
 Fourth race, Edgewater hand cap, six furlongs-Rey Del Caredes, to (coupled with La Fiesta), won; Prime Minister sec- ond, Kathrine third. Time, 1:15.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Elamo, to 10, won; Myrtle second, Fairchild third.
 Sixth race, five furlongs-Swifty, 30 to 1, won; Valkyrie, second, Toloache third. Time, 1:03h.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
IN THE COURTS.

The trial of the four men from Tuska- loosa county, charged with conspiracy, was finished yesterday and they were all placed under bond.
 The charges against them were con- spiracy to obtain and pass counterfeit money and intimidation.
 In the last case they were held under bond of S10O0 each before the next United States grand jury, and in the first Nick L. House and John P. Hammer were dis charged, and Eugene Tierce and Sam Clem- ents were each required to give $500 bond. All made bond.
 UNITED STATES COURT.
 The suit of Allen P. Howison vs. the Alabama Coal and Iron company is still on trial with fair prospects of continuing into next week.
 CRIMINAL COURT.
 Anderson Randall and Will Pitts were acquitted in the criminal court. The charge against them was robbery. They were arrested early in the summer by the police, it being claimed that they had robbed an electric car out near Elyton. Jim Ramsey is on trial on the charge of killing Steve Ford at Pratt City several months ago. es#
 CITx COURT. < Walter Coopwood vs. Tennessee Coal, 1, Iron and Railroad company, damages; on trial. zs
 Second division-R. A. Jones 6 Go. vs. Thomas 0. Hewlett, appeal; judgment for defendant. s.av nU . i, B. M. Allen vs. J. w. Hughes, appeal; Judgment for S25. .95. sa- ' B. M. Allen vs. J. w.. Hughes, appeal; Judgment for S20. 95. ae .e5 5ae7Ela Ensley Manufacturing company vs. ". J. Moor, assumpsit; dismissed. l. Tyndale Palmer vs. Daily New company, damages; non- suit. I aA Fl
 Filed-L. b. Reinwold vs. Jacob Levy, $500O damages, false imprisonment alleged. Mary Williams vs. Bob Sandford, ap- peal; judgment for $22.25.
 Titche Bros. vs. M. R. Simmons; judg- ment for $100.
 American Credit company, etc. vs. J. S.. Smith, trover; dismissed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
ROOMS BUSINESS.
PERSONAL.

. Miss Ida Robertson is visiting Miss Mar bury at Bozernan. Col. H. c. Tompkins of Montgomery was in the city last night.
 Capt. w. H. McKleroy of Anniston was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Col. Thomas k. Roulhac of Sheffield is spending few days in the city.
 Mir. w. H. Brooks, the we'll known St. Louis shoe drummer, is in the city.
 Miss Saloma Stern of Cleveland, O., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Beitman.
 Mrs. w. A. Evans of Aberdeen, Miss. and Miss Willie Wyatt of Montgomery are guests at the Morris. : Miss Louise Stokes, who has been visit- ing friends in the city, left for her home in Selma yesterday afternoon.
 MT. w. H. Driskell is behind the desk at the Morris hotel. Mir. Driskell was with the Caldwell hotel when it burned, and his friends will be glad to know of his good fortune in being made night clerk at the Morris.
 Mr. F. o. McEwen and family have moved from Woodawa to Birmingham and are at home to their friends at 1913 Eighth avenue. Mrs. A. Cameron, mother of Mrs. McEwen, is also with them. BIr- mingham society is pleased to have MT. and Mrs. McEwen ard Mrs. Cameron with them.
 attending course of lectures at the Uni- versity of Virginia for the past year, has returned with the necessary diploma and the highest honors. MT. Underwood will spend the ensuing thirty days canvassing this congressional district in the interest of the democratic party, and Mir. Oscar w. Underwood in particular.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
SPEAKING AT PRATT'S.

The city hall at Pratt City was com pietely flied last night by an appreciative audience to hear true democratic principles expounded.' Mir. J. F. B. Airde acted in the first speaker, who interested the audi ence with one of his customary argumsnt- ative speeches, which was we'll received. Then followed Capt. James H. Little, Col. Dan Dean and Hon. M. A. Mason. AColos nel Dean spoke exclusively on the Aldrich letter, and the skinning Aldrich received was a caution. Taking the meeting as a whole it was a grand success, and much good was accomplished.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
ONE MORE CHEAP EXCURSION TO
 iEXAS.

The Cotton Belt will run one more ex- cnrsion from Memphis to Texas, leaving Memphis October g. The Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham will sell excur- sion through tickets for these trains from all stations between Memphis and Br- mingham at one fare, plus S2, for the round trip, good to stop of, going or returning, at any point in Arkansas or Texas, with twenty days return limit. For further in- formation write or call on
 O. P. RECTOR, General Agent, 30S Main Street, Memphis, Tenn. 10-5-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
REMOVAL NOTICE.

I beg to inform my friends that I can be found tempora- rily at 1905 2d avenue, oppo- site government building.
 I shall continue to make a speciality of selling the very best of liquors, and hope for a continuance of the patronage bestowed upon me in the past.
 HENRY BARNARD.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05

I. Samelson & Co.,, railroad ticket brokers and cigar and tobacco dealers, have removed to their old stand, No. IA N. goth street, three doors from union passenger depot.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
A Bad Case.

Banks (from his berth feebly)-I say, steward, do you think it's all up with me9
 Steward (cheerfully)-Hevery think, for the present, si', but your happotitc will be a-comin by ar by.-Now York Herald
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05

You wear shoes. So do your wife and children. Bos- ton Shoe Store sells mems, wOmen's and children's shoes. They wear well, fit well, look well. lO7 2Oth street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
NOT DEAD.

Neither have we gone out of business. We are still selling the best coal on the market, and have always given honest weights. We shall continue to do this and ask your trade ou this basis. Give us trial. Telephone 487.
 *9.7.1m GEO. R, WARD & Co,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
LOST.

One single stone, large dia- mond ring and one horseshoe scarf pin set with nine stones.
 Handsome reward for return to w. O. Lindsey, Age-Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-05
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder :,
 Most Perfect Made,
LOST.

One single stone large dia- mond ring and one horseshoe. scarf pin set with nine stones. Handsome reward for return to w. o. Lindsey, Age-Herald.