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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
Her Advice.

The three girls who sat at tho end of the car were chattering like magpies. The tall one who wore the blue shirt waist said just as the car turned into Elmwood ave nue: "Oh. girls, I had such a remarkable experience on Tuesday afternoonl I went and saw a clairvoyant.
 "Oh, n.y. said the other two in con cert, ''what did she tell yous''
 Lots of things, and most of them were true too. She knew all about the family and told me of the time I nearly died with the diphtheria and 8 lot more things like that, and she said I was going to be married
 Well" broke in the girl with the sail or hat, 'you are, are you notp erybody knows that"
 ''Of course," responded the girl with the blue shirt waist, but she said the man would marry would be tall and fair, with curly golden hair and blond beard. He is to be an Englishman who is in this country travelling for pleasure, and I am to meet him at Long Branch"
 "PoohP' said the girl with the sailor hat. "That wasn't very good guess. Why, Charlie is short and dark and has black mustache and was born right here Tn Buffalo"
 'I know" replied the girl in tho blue shirt waist, but she was positive would marry the man she described, and she told me so many things that were true that don't know what to do.
 ''Of course," said tho girl with the sail or hat, "you are going to throw Charlie over and wait for this Englishman to come along"
 Tho girl in the blue shirt waist looked troubled. Moo" she said slowly. 1T don't just want to do that. don't know. what to do'
 "Iknow what I'd do, " broke in the third girl, who had been listening intently.
 'WhatP" asked both the other girls.
 Marry Charlie and trust to luck in get ting the other fellow when I was 6 wid- ow."
 And the girl in the b1ue shirt waist looked immensely relieved. d.-Buffalo Ex- press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
UNCLE SAM TO INTERCEDE.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Aug. 16.-A private dispatch from the City of Mexico received here states that Edward T. Adams, for merly pro ninent in society in this city, and who married into one of the best families here, has had his sentence of death for murder confirmed by the supreme court of Mexico, and will be shot in few days. United States Minister Gray has interested himself in the case, and will ask President Diaz to commute the sentence.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
NOW ON TRIAL,

PLArTsMoUTH, Neb. Aug. 16.-The pre- liminary hearing of the people charged with causing the death of Pugflist Fletcher Robbins and with being accessory thereto was begun today the witnesses being many of those who attended the fight, and the developments were damaging to the de- fendants. One hundred thousand dollars bail has been offered to secure the release of Sandy Griswold, the Omaha Bee sport ing editor. but without succass.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
GRANTING AMNESTIES.

ROME, Aug. 16.-The cabinet resolved at a meeting last evening to grant an ann nesty to all persons sentenced to imprison- ment for one year or less on account Of their activity in the revolt in Sicily and Massa di Carrara last winter. Persons sentenced to imprisonment for three years or more for taking part in either revolt will have their terms reduced to one year nnh
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
ALMOST READY
FOR THE JURY TO TAKE THE GREAT vIR-
 GINA MURDER TRIAL IN HAND.

GINA MURDER TRIAL IN HAND.
 RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 16.-A Covington special to the Dispatch says: The Good man murder case is being rapidly gotten In readiness for the consideration of the jury. The evidence has been concluded, the courts instructions, which are volumi- nous and embrace nearly all of the material points asked for by both sides, have been given and the argument IS Tn progress, having been begun late this a1- the prosecution.
 The speech making will consume all Of tomorrow and may extend well into Satur- day. A verdict may be returned the latter day, but if the jury find difficulty in reach : ing an agreement, as many think will be ln the case, Judge Moore will doubtless keep them together until Monday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
WHOSE WHEEL IS IT?

MT. J. A. Downey last night saw q negro secrete Columbia bicycle under an old house in First alley, between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth streets, and noti- fled Capt. Will Weir of the circumstance. Captain Weir sent Officers Newman and Walker to lay for the negro, and they suc- ceeded in capturing him as he returned for the wheel.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
OBJECTS TO THE CONGRESS.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from Vi- enna says that Count VonKalnoky, the imperial foreign secretary, has forbidden projected congress at Iemberg of Poles who have suffered Siberian exile, because of the fact that such gathering would make bad impression al St. Petersburg.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
PREPARING FOR THE FRAY.

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18.-The demo- crats of the Teuth Congressional district at Buchanan today nominated Hon. s. G.. Tucker for reelection by exclamation. The republicans of the Seventh Congress sional district at Luray today nominated Robert J. Walker of Shenandoah county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
LUCKY FIND IN BERLIN. |.

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-The Lokalanzeiger asserts that internal machines were dis covered in the domiciles of many anarch- ists who have been arrested in this city recently. The police believe that this in- dicates a series of outrages were to be per- petrated simultaneously.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
A THREE-CORNERED CONTEST.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Aug. 16.-Congress-
 man J. B. McCreary is out in a letter to a prominent democrat here announcing him., self as candidate for United States sena-l tor. Senator Blackburn will stand for reelection and Governor Brown is also a candidate. Il
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
ARRIVES AT JERSEY CITY.

Cleveland s train arrived a 12 'cock. He embarked on the light house tug John Rogers, which immediately steamed down the bay. No one was allowed to speak to the president.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
TO REIMPOsE COTTON DUTY.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-In making the In- dian budget statement in the aouse of con- mons this evening MT. Fowler, secretary for India, announced that it would proba- ply be necessary to reimpose the cotton duty in India. He said further that India must sooner or later adopt gold standard.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
STILL TAKING OUT THE ARDENT.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 16.-The receipts of government taxes here today aggregated s425, ,000. Over $90, ,000 was remitted from Louisville. Of this vast sum over $334, ,00O was from Cincinnati alone. There remains in bond in this district 1 ,600, ,000 gallons of whisky, all of which will be taken out be- fore the new bill becomes law.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
WANTS 0UBERNATORIAL HONORs

BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.-Congressman lsi-i dore Ray nor of the Fourth district, whose renomination has been unanimously cons ceded, today formally withdrew from the canvass and announced himself as a candir7 date for the gubernatorial nomination..
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

The opening of the door of a warm room in Lapland during winter will be instantly followed by miniature snow storm, the condensed moisture falling in flakes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

A peculiar disease of the will is mot common in France than in any other coun try. The sufferer is unable to cross an open space, like city square.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
SILVER GOES UP.

LONDON, Aug. 16.--Silver rose 5-16d per ounce today on the strength that China was about to issue large war loan. rl
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

The flesh of forest rats is esteemed 6
 culinary delicacy in parts of Cuba. Their
 main article of diet is Brazil nuts, which impart good flavor to them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
STATE * NORMAL *COLLEGE,
 TROY ALA.


 This is the youngest of Alabama's four white Normal Col eges, but it has already surpassed most schools of the kind in the entire South, having enrolled last year above 400 in the At tendance Work Of the college, and nea rly half as many in the College Extension Work. This large growth is due to the excellent facilities afford ed and the very low, expenses for attendance. board ranging all the way from $s to SIP per monthEonly.
 The Faculty contains F Principal Teachers and many assistants elected from the Senior and Junior Classes for work in the model training school of the college.
 Such experience is invaluable to all prepar- ing to teach, and very much enhance tn cir prospects for securing positions to teach af- terwards. The teachers trained in this way are in great demand already, and their work is being appreciated more and more.
 A full College Course leading to degrees and a State Sup erintend ent's State Certificate or Life Diploma is guaranteed, along with the best instruction.
 The Summer Term opens August 21, and the Fall Term October g, following. Full par ticulars had by addressing
 E. R. ELDRIDGE, President.
 a15tf Troy, Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
LEXINGTON. VA.

Seth Year. State Military, Scientific and Technical school. Thorough Courses in gen. eral and applied Chemistry, and in Engineer ing. Confers degree of graduate in Academic Course; also degrees of B. s. and o. E. in Technical Courses. All expenses, including S36 50 per month, as an AVERAGE for the four years. EXCLUSIVE oF OUTFIT. New cadets re- port Sept. 1st. GEN. SCOTT SHIPP, Supt.
 jy11 19t cod
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY .5,. 2:5 .5.s VISITATION MOBILE, ALA.

] On September FIFTH this academy will en- ter it's SIXTY SECOND scholastic year. Here la thorough English. course, with music and the other accomplishments necessary to fin lshed education, are given. Instructions in mod ern langu ages given by native teachers. Parental care and vigilance bestowed on the pupils. Terms very moderate. For particu- lars please address
 ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION,
 aulo-1m, Mobile, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
CARPETS!
 CARPETS!

The election is past-the strike is ended. We now invite every citizen of Birmingham and vicinity to join us in making the remaining days of August the liveliest time of many months. We are on the eve of the most prosperous times our country has witnessed in many q day.
 Beginning Monday morning, we propose to put the ball to rolling by offering the finest se-. lected stock of Carpets, Drape-f ries, Etc., ever shown in this state, at prices absolutely un- heard of.
 Our stock is too large and varied to quote prices on all lines, hence we simply say come to us for any and every thing in the Carpet line, and we pledge ourselves to save you money.
 Come Monday if you can.
 Yours truly, &c.,, Birmingham Carpet :. AND Drapery Company, zhe Ony exelnsi0e Carpet Honss m Me .Sf0te. | 2O22 Second Avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17
n B. ULSTER, BOOT AND SHOE MANu. V. factursr, 107 18th street.

DIsPATCN PRINTING CO.,. PRINTERS AND U Blank Book Manufacturers, 2113 and 211t Morris avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

NTABERs, MORROW & sINNIGE, V. V. Vi, IN the Great Blood Purifier, 1st avenue ana 21st street. ts
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

And the girl in the blue shirt waist looked immensely relieved. Buffalo Ex-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

DYAN & SMITH, CARRIAGE MAKERS AND H Repairers. General Biacksmithing. 2d
 avenue and 17th street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

NRELLIN & MALLS, BIRMINGHAM BOILER V Works, Copper and Sheet Iron Workers, Mine and Furnace Work, Path street and Ave. nus A. Phone 1133.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

AE o. REYNOLDS, SAW MILL AND STEAM
 M. Dry Kiln, Avenue E and 23d street. s
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-17

DIRMINGHAM CYCLE WORKS. '. A. LooB- 70 ley, tho Bicycle Maker and Repairer; over Birmingham Arms Company. 2o23 2d avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11

gress at the same time and formed this
partnership in Washington which has
made such a strong law firm. Mr.. Will
son is really much stronger than he
looks and is a very thorough lawyer in
deed. John Shelby, who sits to my right
is the son Of an old and well known cit
izen near Lexington, where John was
born. He made very fine record in col
lege, and had a complete course both in
the literary department and in law, and
has been partner of Colonel Breckin-
ridge some Is years Down there they
still practice ON circuit, after the man.
ner of the old Kentucky bar, going from
one county to another, as the judge goes
round in the circuit. I do not know that
it is of much consequence, but Mr.. Shell
by is a man of very strict religious
training and a church member of high
standing, besides a very energetic and
successful lawyer. Phil Thompson is the
son of Colonel Phil Thompson of Harris
burg, KY, one Of the eminent lawyers
Of the state for many years
'sMr. Charles Stoll, the other young
lawyer, as you might say: is the son of a
Blue Grass farmer, who was very noted
Union man during the war and has been
a leading Republican ever since. He also
had complete college and law course
and has been remarkably successful in
business outside of law-that is, as a
protector of railroads and the like. And,
by the way / think the chances are very
strong that he will be the Republican
candidate for governor of Kentucky this
fall Indeed am quite sure of it. He
studied law with Colonel Breckenridge
and owes so much of his success to the
colonel that his interest in this case has
been very strong on the line of friend
ship. Indeed it is far more personal than
professional. l don't know that ought
to speak of him as a young man except
as youth goes in the healthy Blue Grass
region, for he is about ~ or 43 years of
age
s.Blood VIII Tell"
ssMr. Ca1deron Carlisle is about the
same age, and yet we speak of him as
young because we do not just now re-
member any case so noted as this IN
which he has taken a leading part 1t is
said that he is of Spanish blood on his
mothers side and English on the other
But that cuts no figure, for he is very
intense West Virginia American, good
fellow and a remarkably able lawyer
His father was a leading Virginian, and
he was born there before the separation
Of the sections. Speaking of the old
families of the border states and about
there being something in blood, feel
sort of pride in the fact that my ances-
tors on both sides were Quakers of the
very highest principle in regard to the
rights of man.
John Linton, my mothers ancestor,
came to this country with William
Penn His father was prominent Off
Ger in the British navy, the family oc-
cnpying a good rank, and John Linton
was disinherited for turning Quaker.
Thereafter he cast in his lot with the
friends Of liberty, and the record was
maintained without a break until the
abolition Of slavery in this country Ny
mothers maiden name was Linton, and
her father was pioneer surveyor IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
STAGE GLINTS.

Tt is said that Rhea will not act in this
country next season.
Kathrine Clemmons has quit starring
for good, so it Is said.
Richard Golden resumes his starring
tour in JED Prouty'' next fall.
Oracle NJ. Russell, soubrette, met with
a painful accident in New Orleans. She
suffers from broken arm and other in
juries.
Among Mr.. Trees prospective arrange
ments at the Haynarket, London, is in
Guided revival of Fedora with Mrs.
Patrick Campbell in the title role and
Tree as Ipanoff.
Miss Fortescue is going to make pro-
fessional tour in 'sHypatia,'' with all the
original scenery, costumes and accesso-
ries used in the London Haymarket pro-
duction of Mr.. Ogi1vie's play.
Miss Fife Shannon, formerly a mem
Der of Daniel Frohrnan's Lyceum the
alter stock company. is now playing the
juvenile roles with Miss Rose Coghlan
in "A Woman of No Importance
A sad consequence of the habit of ac-
cepting mplimentary tickets to the the
alter occurred recently in Buffalo when
burglar sent two seats to man and
his wife, and while they were attending
the performance robbed the house.
Clara Morris has not yet decided
whether she will act next season or not.
During the past four years, under the
management of Edwin H. Price, she has
added a great deal of money to an al
ready comfortable fortune, so that phys
ically and financially she Is all right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
PADDOCK AND PIeskIN PHILOSOPHY


The best hay is cheapest and poor
enough for any horse.
What Is home without mother? What
is barn without a trotter?
The man who causes two colts to grow
where but one grew before is not con-
sidered to be a public benefactor nova
days.
No other business so largely specula-
tive has held its own as well as the trot-
ting horse industry during these hard
times.
In Paris in 1893 10000 horses were
eaten by the people. In the United States
in 1898 twice that many horses ate their
heads off. How much better the Paris
plan isl
1t is not the long drawn out contests
on the trotting turf which tire the gen
eral public; it's the long drawn out scor-
ing and postponed on account of dark
ness that make them tired.
No man need expect too get a high
price now fer trotter that cannot trOt
no more than he would for farm that
would not produce, an engine that would
not run or a ship that could not sail.
If you are a farmer, breed for the
servieeable. good roadster every time,
and if you bring down a trotter ms Ike
the best disposal Of him you can, but
don't bank on him as great source Of
pro6t.-Turf, Field and Farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

George 3. Platt, still hale and athletic,
is the last survivor Of Sheridan's daring
headquarters scouts.
Senator Wolcott has the distinction OF
being the only member of the senate who
is troubled with govt.
Rev. J. K. Hicks, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Barbersville, KY, hae
been appointed policeman of that town
by the city council.
Few people knew that Mr.. Jabez Bal
four, who was tried and found wanting,
so to speak, refused baronetcy ten
dered to him by Mr.. Gladstone.
Perhaps the oldest son-in-law in this
country is Uncle Dave Brewer of Leb-
anon, Or. He is "a, and his mother-in-
law is living with him at the age of SO.
The engagement Of Miss Annie Sea-
bury Brewster, daughter of William Gull
len Brewster of New York, to Count de
Frankenstein, Russian-Polish sports
man and African traveller, is announced
When General o. o. Howard retires in
the fall, he will, it is understood, go to
live at Burlington, VT, where his son,
Captain Guy Howard, is engaged in
building Fort Ethan Allen, future cav
airy post.
Mr.. Gladstone. in addition to $500, 600
left him by his father. has the rent roll of
the Hawarden estate. Add to the es-
tate, which is worth 800, S65 a year, an
other $40 600 for royalties, and you have
in round numbers an income of 500, 0O0
a year.
The Earl of Derby draws from his ten
ant farmers upward Of $3.50, 900 a year.
This is supplemented by his Liverpool
property. This fortunate family also
owns nearly all of the town of Bury.
The total income of the Earl of Derby is
close on 81 700 600 year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.

In IS years there have been in France
%, 1865, 900 marriages.
Austria has 26 divorces to 1000 mar
riages; Hungary, but 6.
In England to 900 900 of population
there are nine divorces every year.
The marriage of first cousins is for
hidden in IA states and territories.
The most common cause for divorce
in Italy is cruelty from the husband.
In 20 years the ratio of divorces to
marriages has increased from 100 to $50
per cent in every country of Europe.
In 1856 law was passed in Massa-
chusetts forbidding the marriage of white
people with Indians, mulattoes or negroes.
According to the statistics of Mr. Car
roll D. Wright, there is one divorce to
every 479 marriages in the United States.
During the last 40 years rs, 75O divorces
have been granted in France on the
ground of cruelty; A, 700 for other causes.
There is apparently some ratio between
divorce and suicide, as in most countries
a correspondence is observed between
the numbers of the two.
A Connecticut man got divorce be-
cause ''the defendant would not get up
in the morning, nor call this plaintiff,
nor do anything she was told"
Darwin says that 45O per 10, 600 mar
riages among the English nobility are
between blood relatives, and over 10 per
cent of such marriages are childless.
An Indiana divorce was some years
ago granted because ''the defendant pull
ed all the covering off of this plaintiffs
bed, and she likewise ran knitting nee
die fC inches into his arm. ST. Louis
Clio emocrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
KANSAS PARAGRAPHS.

The large machine works at Enter
pEise are to be moved to Kansas City
A prominent man OF letters recently
died in Rice county. His name was
Sebastianseidenschwa
The Hesston Creamery company is put
ting in machinery to handle 10000
pounds Of milk day by the separator
process.
The man who can't talk horse from
clear back to Hambletonian 10 down to
DANDY O." needn't expect to be popular
at Holton.
A peculiar theft was made by thief
at Paola who stole the silver pitcher from
the communion service of the Camp
belIite church.
A suit of foreclosure has been brought
and it is probable the grounds will be
sold to satisfy the claim.
Dwarf" socials are the rage at Pitts
burg. Everybody of course asks what
they are called that for, and when they
find out it makes them feel small
A woman at WaKeeny offers to pay
for the quilting of two quilts in house
plants. Here is an occupation for some
one with all the comforts of home.
The wind was so strong at Minneapo-
lis recently that il blew out full set Of
teeth for a man. That particular wind
will probably be hereafter very biting.
In divorce suit at Eldorado the wife
was given $25 per week alimony and the
horse and buggy. 1t isn't hard to tell
which person will be remarked first
Sheridan county has a physician who
believes in giving b is patients a sug
gestive warning, at least, so he writes
his prescriptions on life insurance blanks.
A citizen of Jewell City says the only
people who go away from there to stay
are those who are taken away TO be
locked up. Is the population increasing
anyT
Stockton has brass band composed of
young women but when one of them
talks about having a sgOod lip" it
shouldn't be considered an unmaidenly
invitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
THE PROPER CAPER.

A new shade Of brown is called NOR
dore.
violets for outdoor wear are the ac-
cepted floral favorites.
The new belts are fully s inches wide
and made of jet to match the collar.
Braid is also made up into these broad
belts.
Among the new gowns are those made
of swivel silk. The skirts are made
plain, being in colors beautiful enough
to need no addition.
Sable has become the ragein Paris and
is used upon goods from the thickest to
the thinnest material, including street
dresses and house gowns.
One of the prettiest trimmings for light
summer goods is lace beading in white
or black, with drawn ribbon or velvet to
correspond IN color with the goods.
Peerless Steam Laundry at liz and ia
West Sth