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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07

the banks Indebtedness on account Of its circu-
lating notes il to be made first lien on all its
assets. For the purpose Of meeting the eX-
pense of printing notes. officials supervision.
cancellation. and other like charges. there
shall be imposed a tax OF say, u OF per cent
per annum upon the average amount OF notes
in circulation II is further provided that
there shall be no national bank notes issued
OF a less denomination than $40.
That each national bank. except in case Of
failed bank. shall redeem or retire its notes in
the first instance at its own Office or at agencies
to be designated by il. that fixed reserve
used be maintained Oh account OF deposits.
Another very important feature OF this plan is
the exemption OF state banks from taxation by
the United States in cases where il is shown
to the satisfaction of the secretary Of the treas
ury and comptroller OF the currency by banks
claiming sucS exemption that they have
not had outstanding their circulating
notes exceeding - per cent OF
their paid up and unimpaired capital:
thas their stockholders are individually liable
for the redemption Of their circulating notes to
the full extent of the ownership of stock; that
the liability OF such banks upon their circulat-
ing notes constitutes under their state law a
first lien upon their assets; that such banks
have kept and maintained a guarantee fund IN
United States legal tender notes, including
treasury notes OF 1890 equal TO 30 per cent Of
their outstanding circulating notes and that
such banks have promptly redeemed their cir
culating notes when presented at their princi-
pal or branch office.
1t is quite likely that this scheme may be
usefully amended in some OF its details, but
am satisfied il furnishes q basis for very
great improvement in our present banking and
currency system
conclude this communication. fully appre-
eiating that the responsibility for legislation
affecting the people Of the United States rests
upon their representatives in the congress and
assuring them that whether accordance with
I have made or not, shall
be glad to cooperate in perfecting any legis-
lation that tends to the prosperity and welfare
OF our people !
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND
Executive Mansion, December = 1884
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
Tobacco and Nicotine.

Many people regard tobacco and nico- tine as synonymous terms though it is known that there are varieties of tobacco which contain practically no nicotine whatever. A Venetian doctor, Signor G. B. de Toni, has been making some cx- haustive researches on "Nicotiana ta- bacum''--the variety of tobacco generally used by smokers-and has just published the results of his investigations. He finds that nicotine, which is an alkaloid, is To- cated chiefly in the epidermal tissues but is entirely absent from the seed and young plant. In the root of the mature plant it occurs in the cortical tissue. and especially in tho layer of cells immediately beneath the epidermis In the branches, leaf stalk, lamina of the leaf, peduncle, calyx and corolla it is confined almost entirely to tho epidermal cells and occurs chiefly in those at the base of the hairs. In smaller quantities 1t is found in the anthers and pistil, but tho nesophyl and assimilation tissue of the leaf were entirely devoid of nicotine in all the samples examined. Dr. Toni believes the functions of nicotine to be simply excretory, being a product of the reduction of oxygenous substances. By some it has been assumed that nicotine exercises q protective influence on tho to- bacco plant to keep marauding insects at bay, but this assumption is not borne out by observation, as both the fresh and dried leaves are eaten by many insects. .-Phila- lelphia Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
CAN TALK WITH THE MONKEYS.
A San Francisco Man Who Is Believed to
 Have Mastered the Siinian Lingo.

A San Francisco Man Who Is Believed to
 Have Mastered the Siinian Lingo.
 A mysterious individual haunts Wood ward gardens to whom is attributed tho gift of conversing with monkeys in their own language. He is little, old man. who has seen about threescore years and ten, but as he is always alone and speaks to no one very little is known of him. For near ly year past the old gentleman has daily visited that formerly popular resort de- posted the entrance fee and as quickly as his feeble strength will allow and with eagerness depicted on his scanned and weather beaten countenance proceeds to the monkey cage. The monkeys recognize him and set up chattering and bowling that would grate on sensitive persons nerves, but the old man does not mind it a bit He enjoys it and beams on the quadrumana that make every effort to reach him through the iron bars with an expression that would lead one to think that his soul was wrapped up in them. Finally the noise subsidies, and the old man gazes into dozen comical, eXpectant faces pressed against the bars, with "A bright eyes looking at him, and utters few gutteral sounds that astonish and please the monkeys. He perfectly initiates tho sounds of the most of them, and all arrange themselves in a semicircle and with great seriousness listen to all he has to say. Sometimes his tone is serious, when all the monkeys put on a very abject expression and look as sorrowful as a monkey can.
 Then again, when the tones arc differ ent, the monkeys will dance about with every evidence of delight and all begin to jabber at once until the old man points h$ finger at one of the largest. All re- main silent while he seemingly carries on conversation with one of the older ones initiating all the grimaces and actions of a monkey as well as any human being could.
 Sometimes the conversation lasts an hour or more, when the little man bids his friends adieu until the morrow.
 It is said by some that the little man was once a sea captain, whose crew was murdered by the natives on the coast of Brazil, and he made his escape to the for ests of the interior, with no companions but the monkeys for many months, and subsisted entirely on the wild fruits and other food berries that he could gather. It edge of their method of communication during the months of his enforced resi- denco in the wilderness that enables him to engage the attention of the monkeys at Woodward gardens.
 When accosted, the old man will not re- ply, and his mysterious behavior is a source of much commentator Francisco Examiner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
THE POWER OF THE HUMAN EVE.
It Subds ed a Cast Iron Bulldog, but Not
 the Man Who Owned Him.

H8
 the Man Who Owned Him.
 A family druggist in North Chicago hap poned to look up from the tub of fruit sirup he was compounding and was as- tonished to sec the shattered wreck of man enter and throw itself upon a chair The wreck was in an awful condition bleeding like Colonel Marco Bozarris, at every vein.
 What in the name of Sir Walter Scott has happened to youf" cried the druggist.
 Pour few quarts of arnica on me, responded the wreck wearily, land Il tell you"
 Tho druggist stitched him up and soaked him in healing fluids and listened for the story.
 II live on Clifton avenue" said the wreck 1T have lately been reading up on lion tanners, and came to the conclu. sion that the human eye would subdue any beast that walks. I tried it on all the animals in the neighborhood, and it seemed to work all right, For two or three weeks I went around subduing things with my ] eye Then got into an argument with neighbor on the question. He held that really fierce animal didn't care 8 red cent for the human eye. I offered to bet S10 that he couldn't produce an animal that couldn't conquer by looking at"
 II can guess the rest, !" said the drug | gist. 'He trotted out big mastiff with 7 a mouth as largo as the arctic regions, and you tried to subdue it, and it wouldn't subdue to amount to anything, and in the really grand symposium that followed the dog tried to make q record at plain and fancy chewing and succeeded"
 "That sounds reasonable enough" re- piled the wreck wearily, but it wasn't the way it happened. My neighbor took me into a strange yard by moonlight and asked me to hypnotize big sorrel bulldog that was sitting on the porch. Several strangers were there to sec the experiment. and I went to work. stared into the orbs of that beast for 15 minutes, and it didn't seem to move a muscle. Then, to show that it was thoroughly subdued, went up and placed my hand on its head It was a cast iron bulldog and was subdued when it first came from the foundry. While tho spectators were laughing I sailed into my neighbor, determined to whip him all round the block and up and down an alley, and you see the result. Iwish that you would pour pint of oil of sassafras down my neck. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
Will Have Charge of the Sixth
 Division of
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Superintendent Bridges Selma Left Out in the
 General Shuffle.

On September 1 circulars will be issued from headquarters of the Southern Rail- way company in which Mr. J. N. Ross will be appointed superintendent oi the sixth division; which will consist of the following roads: The old Georgia Pacific, from Birmingham to Greenville, Miss, Blocton and Birmingham from Birming- ham to Montevallo, the old East Tennes- see's Alabama division from Rome, Ga., to Meridian, Miss, and the line rom Selma to Akron-al sos miles.
 The part of the Georgia Pacific from here to Atlanta will come under the jurisdiction of the superin intendent of another division. With Superintendent Ross of the sixth division, with headquarters in the Magic City, the Selma offices will be abolished. This lets out Superintendent Bridges of Selma. Not only will the general offices be here, but the main shops will also be located here. In this change more railroad men will be brought to Birnlingham.
 As has been mentioned in the AGE HERALD before, Mr. Haiden Miller will be made division freight agent, with Major Moody as soliciting freight agent. The appointment oi MT. J. N. Ross is pleasant announcement to the people of Birming.. ham, who have become very much attached to him during the time be has been con-
  quarters here.
 MT. Ross. who has been acting superin tendent of the Georgia Pacific since the transfer of Superintendent Ryder to an- other division, has shown himself to be capable and efficient and to be the right man in the right place. Indeed, the peo- pie of Birmingham are pleased with Super lntendent hoss, and rejoice with him in his good fortune.
 COMING EVENTS.
 The Southern Passenger association has authorized the sale of the usual cheap rate round trip u ckets on the certificate plau to the following places on dates indicated:
 Annual meeting, Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo, Kansas City, Mo-, September and 10.
 Annual meeting of the Stamp and Stem cil association, September Il to 13. The meetings will be held in New York city.
 General Baptist meetings, colored, at Montgom cry, Ala, September 13 to 20.
 Annual field day and bicycle meet of the Nashville Athletic club, Nashville, Tenn, September 20 to 23.
 Meeting of the Young Mems institute,
 American Public Health association. Montreal, Canada, September "A to 28.
 German Catholic congress at Louisville, Ky, Septemb Der "A to October 1. :.
 National Wholesale Druggists associa- tion, New York city, October to D.
 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Bos- ton, Mass. October 2 to G..
 Grand lodge of Knights of Honor, Nash vllle, Tenn, October 10.
 American Bankers association, Balti- more, Md, October 10 to 12.
 American Street Railway association, Att lanta, Ga., October F to 19.
 AUBURN AND oPELIKA RAILROAD.
 Work is being pushed on the new dummy line from Auburn to Opelika, and within ninety days cars will be running to and from these points. The company has a capital stock of $40 ,000, and as soon as the line is completed it will be turned into an electric car line.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.

EXCURSION RATES TO PITTSBURG.
 For the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, which is held at Pittsburg, Pa., September to 10, the Queen aud Crescent route will sell on September to g round trip tickets at low rates from all points on, their line, good returning until September 20. The rate will be from Chattanooga, S18.50; from Birmingham, S21. 80.
 For further Information call on or ad. dress J. R. McGregor, Travelling Passen- ger Agent, Birmingham, Ala., or A. B. Lytle, Division Passenger Agent. Chatta- nooga Tenn. W. c. RINEARSON,
 SLY til 9.9 General Passenger Agent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
A FEW WORDS TO BUSINESS MEN

This is the time for placing your business before the trading public, because busy fall season is approaching, and the more enterprising business men are going to reap a rich harvest. In other words this Is the time to advertise, and the AGE-HER- can reach the public. Advertisers are guaranteed:
 1. That the AGE. HERALD has the largest circulation of any newspaper in this geo. tion.
 9. That the AGE HERALD is the only newspaper in Alabama, outside of Mobile and Montgomery, taking full Associated Press dispatches.
 than any newspaper published in this sec- ton of Alabama, which can be proven by freight receipts and invoices.
 4. The AGE. HERALD pays three times the amount Of postage of any paper issued in this section.
 5. The AaE- HERALD pays more for type setting and press work than any other paper iu Alabama.
 6. The AGE HERALD's sales by news dealers and newsboys and deliveries by carriers are greater than those of any other paper in this section of Alabama.
 2. The circulation of the AoE- HERALD has increased 25 per cent within the period of the "strike," notwithstanding the gen. eral business depression.
 8. The press and mail rooms. circula- tors accounts and subscription lists are open to advertisers for comparison and proof of these statements.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
EL-ASKRl.
when 1 beheld YOU 20.

Soldier. when beheld you go,
 In conscious and apparent pride, Through crowded streets, mid women's
 woe,
 Glory your mistress, death your bride Soldier, as beheld you pass,
 You raised the trumpet, tos sed your head. And with Q wild fervor through tho brass The rally from your lips was sped. Oh, then such raptures shook my blood, Of pride and anguish, love and fear, As never maiden understood
 Except she had soldier dearl And from that hour live bereft
 Of all In life that once was mine, For by that blast my heart was cleft; But, soldier both of the halves are thine, George Douglas in New York Ledger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

day, the 25th instant. The county went two. thirds for Bankhead and one-third anti Baukhead, which put the Bankhead men in a majority in the convention, and they undertook to send solid vote for Dankhead instead of operating the vote, as the beat instructions were.
 The county executive committee, for the sake of peace and harmony in the demo- cratic party in this county, advised pro- rate, but majority of the convention tried to ride over the wishes of one-third of the democrats in the county.
 When they flatly refused to prorate the minority threatened them with contest, and then the gentlemen came under and offered a resolution which gave every can- didate his strength in this county, and sat- isfied to great extent the anti Bankhead people.
 Just such an occurrence in this county as was attempted here in convention would drive many democrats away from the party and put the county back into K0lbism, from which she has just re- covered. If it were fair to prorate ln Pickens county, which has no candidate, in the interest of MT. Bankhead, it seems as if it would be perfectly fair 10 prorate in Lamar, which has DO candidate, in the interest of MT. Long.
 The result of the convention gave Bank head 3K, Long 1A, Foster A, with in- dates withdrew from the race his strength was to go the man receiving the highest number of votes in Lamar.
 Circuit court began today, with the ever- faithful Judge Sprott on the bench and Hon. l.. D. Godfrey 10 look after the state S interest.
 We have had an abundance of rain in this section for the past week, which is ruinous to fodder ready to be pulled and the cotton CrnD
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
A DISPENSARY FEUD Causes the Death of Two Promi-
 nent Men. A GENERAL FUSILADE The Result of a Fist Fight-The Coroner Held as a Par
 ticipant.
A GENERAL FUSILADE

COLUMBIA, 8. O., Aug. 26.-This after noon at 2:30 o'clock bloody tragedy was enacted at Blackville, whereby solomon Brown and John Gribben, 6 dispensary constable, were Killed. Tue double killing was the result of an old feud between Gribben and the influential Brown family.
 Gribben went to the depot yesterday and opened case of dry goods consigned to Solomon Brown, ostensibly for the pur- pose of seizing contraband whieky. Simon Brown, the father of Solomon Brown, met Gribben on the street later and reproached him for opening his package, accusing him of persecution. The quarrel waxed warm and Brown was joined by his sons, Solo, mon. Isadore and Herman.
 Gribben offered to fight any one of them, and Isadore, 2l years old, accepted the challenge. Gribben struck at him, but the blow was parried, and Brown knocked Gribben down. At this juncture pistols were pulled and six or seven shots were fired in quick succession. Gribben was shot through the left shoulder and near the heart. He staggered into store, firing at the same time at the Browns. A bullet struck Solomon Brown, who fell half way to the ground. Gribben continued his Brown's head, killing him instantly. An other bullet penetrated his heart. When Gribben's s pistol was emptied he walked through the store to the back yard, where he fell and died in ten min utes.
 There was general fuslade and it IS as- serted that others were engaged in it be- sides the principals. Some contend that Coroner H. P. Dycher, who was standing in store at the time, fired the shot that killed young Brown. The coroner pro- ceedcd to hold an inquest, however, but the sheriff arrived in the midst of 1t and arrested him on the charge of having been an accessory. Trial Justice Hammett then empaneied jury and took testimony in re- lation to Gribben' 8 death. The verdict was that be was killed by Herman Brown and that Simon and Issdore Brown were acces- sores before and after the fight. The in- quest over young Browns remains will be held tomorrow. The town is now quiet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
WANTS.

si4- WANTS. k Several cottages on Northside with all tn 0 modern conveniences for tenants who pay the rent promptly. Landlords, list such houses with me at once and secure contracts Tor next year
 One of the best locations for first class re- tail grocery in the city,
 hat of rooms, bath, gas, etc., cheap. No. 521 17th street north, rooms, S10. No. 1511 7th avenue, rooms, very cheap. No. 1925 7th avenue, rooms and stable. SIP. .5o
 FOR SALE.
 $500, S4OO, $500 and so on will buy to G. Io om cottages inside the corporate limits: large lots and either good well or cistcrn. Easy terms or a very great bargain Tor the cash We will sell if you will only go and see the property.
 Ten acres Tor s475 cash within two niles of union depot and within one-quarter of d mile of macadami2ed road. n I. G. PETTYJOBN, < 1s26t2 Third avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
A Long Way Of.

Bradford-Higbee makes money go as far as any man know. Robbins-How does he do it?
 Bradford-Gives it to foreign missions. Harlem Life
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
LAMAR PRORATES

IN THE INTEREST OF HARMONY IN THE
 RANKs-CoURT OPENED.
 VERNON. Aug. N.-GSpecial Corre- spondence. 1.-The Lamar county conven- ton to select delegates to the Sixth con- gressional convention met kere on Satur-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. FOR SALE-Bran new bicycle for sale cheap. T Inquire Ben NJ. Jacobs. 2o11 1st avenue. au26 tt EOR SALE-Coal, iron, farming and tim bered land on liberal terms by C: c. Vandegrift of Montevailo. Ala. Correspondence solicited. au16 I'm
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
Soaked Cp.

M. Calino is fond of instructing his young son in natural history and never fails to give prompt answer to any ques- tion that he may ask. One day Calino junior asked Calino senior where tho wa. [ ter which was in the brooks went to.
 Unto the rivers," said monsieur.
 And where does the water in the rivers go toS'
 Unto the sea-"
 "And where does the water in the sea go to?"
 Ut is absorbed by the spongcs at the bottom," answered M. Calino.-Youth's g Companion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

Esss: a::ssif; IEs:;;i .j;; ;'5s'' EASILY CURED
 Hlrs Double Chloride of Gold Tablets will cure any to days. Can be given in tea coffee without the knowedge of the patient. Testimonials sent free.
 For Salo by all Druggists sent receipt of S o0. THE OFiiO CHEMICAL WORKS. Lima. Ohio je9 1y
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


 SUCCESSFUL speculation open to all try oar D syndicate system of speculation increase your incoin e; information free; send for clrcu- lar. Thompson Derr Company, 3s Wall street, New York. Incorporated under the laws Of State of New York. Capital, $l00 ,OO0. au15 4W We sat su
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

WANTED-Agents of either sex in every
 W town in Alabama to sell Roiinson's Worlds Fair Steam Cooker. Exclusive terri tory to energetic parties. Call in person or address with 1 cents stamps, Alabama Gas Fixture ard Plumbing Company, 1920 2d avenue. a19 lot
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29
Trouble, Indeed.

Trouble, Indeed. "Have you seen EthelP" said ono sum- mer resort girl.
 ''Ycs," replied the other. "She isdrcad- fully worried. :" s.- .. tttWhyf"
 ''Harold Skif1ins is coming from the city to see her tonight, and she has forgot ten which engagement ring is his. "- Washington Star.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

XITANTED-An experienced hat salesman w with an established trade in territory 10 represent our line in Alabama and Mississippi.
 1 J. s. Shields & Co.,, KnOxville. Tenn. a26 2W
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

yJANTED-A German girl wants position as " cook or house girl. Address House Girl, care AHe- Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

XNANTED-Three experienced insurance
 w men for Birmingham for Eorthw estern Masonic Aid Association; we offer better six year renewal contracts than any other com pany; easy to write. Address L. J. Robbins, Manager Agents. 405 Riser building, Att Ianta Ga, au26 Su we
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

IITANTED-A good salesman to travel In
 W speciality line and canvass country trade in this State; party with some previous ex- perience preferred; reference required. A., care gc- Herald a2S 2t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

IITANTED-Salesmen; men to sell line or ci W gars; $1OO per month and expenses paid. Address with sta mp. Sumatra Cigar Company, Chicago, III. aug2o 4t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

INANTED-An experienced colored cook; W woman preferred. Address. sending re- ferences, X, care Age Herald. a29 At
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

yAIsPATCH PRINTING CO.,, PRINTERS AND U Blank Book Manufacturers. 2113 and 21l5 Norris avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

BIRMINGHAM NUT AND BOLT WoKhS. D list avenue and 2Sth street. John H. Johns' Manager.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

XLIANTED-Everyb body in Birmingham. Ala, W to know that McMillan- Lee Company manufacture their own brooms: au26 cod In ME have purchasers for bargains in Al busi-
 w ness property and for 6rst-elass northside residence property. Geo. Eustis Co.,, LA Fist street. all I'm
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

pAxTEn STOVE WORKS soTH STREET, O between 1st and 3d ayehues. J. E. B. Dickson, Pfesidonc.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

nRELLIN & MALLS, BIRMINGHAM BoILEN U Works, Copper end Sheet Iron Workers Mine and furnace Work. 24th street and Ave- hue A. Phone 1133.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

MISCELLANEOUS.
 OWNEHS of well-improved residences by U giving us a list of their property can ob- tain desirable tenants. Geo. Eustis & Co.,, 1I4 2l lst street all m MONEY TO LOAN--On furniture, without re- M moval from $I0 up. S. R. Searie. 1Ith street. ltiween Ist and Ed avenues. my2-3m