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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
He Knew.

''In a little backswoods town in Penn sylyania," said drummer who was spin ming yarns, "an exhibition day was being held, and the class was going through its sprouts The teacher asked if any of the scholars could tell what state they were in and promptly got the answer, Penn sylvania.' Then she asked what was the greatest city in the state, and the answet cainc correctly, Philadelphia.
 '' Then she asked if any of tho children could tell what building there was in the city of Philadelphia immediately connect. cd with the history of this country, and a, the mention of tho name of which every patriotic Americans heart would leap with pride, meaning, of course. Independ. encc hall, shc got no answer, and the class was sturpcd until finally litt!o boy over in the corner raised his hand and } said he could tell Tho teacher told him to answer, and he said, Der mint. '- Boston Herald
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Was It the Cat?

The supposed efficacy of black cat as a lightning rod has been too frequently the subject of discussion and assertion to be treated at length at tho present time. An illustration of this popular belief can be deduced from an incident that occurred to the wife of well known busi ness man of Washington.
 The young matron had been expending considerable time and attention upon a handsome black cat, which she continued to strCke notwithstanding the assertion of her family that by so doing she was charg- ing herself with electricity. Finally after dark she decided that a pleasant way of winding up the evening would be to go for a ride on the electric cars to Bethesda. Accordingly, inviting two of her friends to accompany her, she set out for the ride in high spirits.
 The trio found places together near the middle of the car and had gone short space beyond the power house when their conversation was interrupted by the con ductor hurriedly bending over them, as though to avert some catastrophe from be- heath, and telling them to leave the car with all speed, as it was on fire Scarcely had they left their seats before a sheet of flame burst through the floor just under the very spot over which the young ma tron had been sitting, the electrical ap- paratus beneath having ignited at that very point. She declares she will never stroke another Washington Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
PERSONAL.

MT. Sydney Coxey Hart will spend today at Hale Springs.
 Dr. L. c. Woodson leaves this morning for short trip to Mississippi.
 Miss Tate of Pensacola, is the guest of Mrs. R. H. Sterrett, Five Points.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. L. Howard have gone on visit to friends In Columbus, Miss.
 Capt. John w. Perkins of Marshall was here yesterday on his way to Montgomery.
 Miss Beuna Vista McCants a Tuskaloosa belle, is the charming guest of Mrs. M. Jordon.
 Assistant General Passenger Agent s. H. Hardwick of the Southern Railway com. pany was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Mrs. J. K. Copeland and her two charm ing children returned yesterday from @ pleasant visit to relatives in Mississippi.
 MT. Aubrey Harwell returned last night from week of pleasant recreationaat the home of Col. L. B. Hatch, on the eastern gulf coast.
 MT. James H. Meigs of the Guntersville Democrat, and chairman of the Marshall democratic committee, was iE Blrming- ham yesterday.
 Colonel Bush and MT. B. Steiner were seen rolling log in the Lakeview lake yes- terday afternoon. This is the only log rolling that has been seen during he cam- paign.
 Prof. P. J. King of Cave Springs, Ga. {, is the guest of Messrs. Seals Bros. pros- pecting with the view of opening a select male school in the city. Professor King bears high testimonials as to his ability as teacher and disciplnarian, from the lead ing universities of his native state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
TERSELY TOLD.

You can buy shoes cheap at c. H. Fran- cis', 2C22 Second avenue. Save half the cost or your picture frames by going to Colby 6 Rolls great fire sale
 Beautiful, stylish new patterns of wall paper at cents a roll at Colby & Rolls fire sale, 2023 First avenue.
 It is probable the soldiers will be trans- ferred from Ensley to Blocton about the middle of the present week.
 Why not get few etchings or water colors for your home at one- uarter to half regular prices, at Colby & Rolls fire sale.
 An Ensley dummy backed into the Bes- semer dummy on Nineteenth street yester- day about noon, doing slight damage to both.
 MT. George w. Clark of Marshall. one Of the working democrats, was yesterday ap- pointed by Marshal Musgrove as one of his deputies.
 Banisters, French calf, cordovan kanga- roo, and patent leather shoes now $4 .50. Mems s3 calf skin shoe now $1.95. Great bargains. Oxford ties. T. c. Kings. ~ The Birmingham Trades' council will hold a meeting this afternoon at o'clock in Allen & Redd's hall, for the purpose of making arrangements for the celebration of Labor Day.
 The ladies of St. Mary's are preparing to have their annual flower show in October. take some of the handsome prizes which will be given to the winners.
 Deputy Clerk Broadway has by hard and persistent work gotten the United States court docket arranged and ready for court. There are several hundred cases on the docket, and it was DO little job that con- fronted Mir. Broadway. ss-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12

cess of the sweating operation Should the weather be cloudy the vanilla is made into bundles and number of these packed together into small bale, which is first wrapped with woolen cloth, then with banana leaves over it, and finally with a stout mating, which is bound firmly and sprinkled with water.
 An oven Is now heated to 40 degrees F., and the bales containing the larger beans are placed in it. When the temper ature has been decreased to 113 degrees F., the smaller beans are introduced, and the oven is closed tightly After "A hours the smaller beans are taken from the oven and 12 hours later the larger ones. Dur ing tho process the vanilla has sweated and acquired a fine maroon color.
 Now the drying, most delicate opera ton, must be attended to with great care. The beans are spread on mating and ex- posed to the sun during nearly two months. When the drying is nearly com pletc, it is finished in the shade in very dry place.-Boston Transcript.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
SARATOGA RACES. !

SARATOGA RAGE TRACK, Aug. 1.-The following are the results of today's races:
 First race, $500, selling, five and half furIongs-Robin Hood, 97 (Donohue), g to 5, won; DcrfargIlla second, Wah i'm third. Time, 1:07A.
 Second race, purse s6oo, for Swear olds, selling, one mile and a sixteenth-Lehman, 1o1 (Perkins), ' to 5, won; Tom skidmore second, LaJoya third. Time, 1:43. Third race, the Champagne handicap, for ar-oldss, guaranteed value s5oo0, five furlongs-The Commoner, 1o9 GA. Clay ton), to 2, won Manchester second, Keenan third. Time, 1:0ih.
 Fourth race. purse eco, hardicap, for all ages, six and half furlon gs-Rubicon, 1O5 "A. Clayton), 6 to 1, won; Gsilee second, Potentate third. Time, l:20h.
 Fifth race, purse S50o, for Swear olds and upwards, one mile and furlong-Cactus, 1t5 tGrifin), 7 to Z, 2,won; Selma D. second, Gloaming third. Time, 1:54A
 Sixth race, the Van Tassel and Kearney stakes, handicap, steepechase over short course-Ballarat, 169 (Pires), 2 to 6, won; Miles Standish second, Cicero third. Time, 4:01.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Corona coal is handled by us. Heidt-Nelson Coal & Lumber Go. Phone S43.
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
 ELECTION.

CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
 ELECTION. A primary election will be held on Satur- day, the 18th day of August, 1894, in the several beats hereinafter named, to select delegates to a county convention, which has been called to meet on the 25th day of August, 1894, which county convention will elect delegates to the convention of the Ninth Congressional district. The primary will be held between the hours of Sa. m. and 5 p. m., ana at the following places:
 For North Highland beat, at Barker's 8 store.
 For South Highland beat, at Self's store. For Jackson beat, at Shepherds store. For Davis beat, at city hall. For Hill beat, at Southside market. For Jefferson beat, at Malone's store, Walnut grove.
 For Cleveland beat, at court house. For Madison beat, at Eagle hotel. For Monroe heat, at ice factory.
 w. B. COPELAND,
 W. K. TERRY,
 J. NJ. CoNNELLY,
 THos. MALoY,
 s. D. WEAKLEY,
 M. A. PORTER,
 J. s. GILLEsPY,
 H. ". HYDE,
 H. l.. UNDERWOOD.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
DENSON BOWMAN
Will Lock Horns for Congress in the Sixth Dietrict-Sensation of
 the Hour.

The announcement made last night that P. G. Bowman will remove to Fort Payne and run for congress in the Sixth district WAS great sensation among the politi- clans. A good many Sixth district people were in town and they accepted it as rem dering the nomination of Colonel Denson by the democrats a certainty. That was the general drift of opinion all along the line, and 1t seems now that tho race in that district will be the center of interest insthe fall campaign.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Give us your coal orders. Telephone 943. Heidt-Nelson Coal & Lumber Go.
WITH THE CHURCHES.I

St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church, corner Avenue E and Seventeenth street. Preaching at II a. m. and 8 D. m. Rev. Thomas Ragan, pastor.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, cor ner Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue.- Pulpit filled in the morning by Rev. Job n N. Waddell, D. D., L. L. D. Evening services led by MT. Harry Wheeler. Seats free. Come.
 Rev. H. s. Yerger. D. E., of Talladega will preach at the First Presbyterian church this morning and evening. Strangers are cordially invited.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
ON THE TURF.
JEROME PARK RACES.

JEROME PARK RACES.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The races resulted as follows today:
 First race, for maiden 2-year- olds, sell- ing, five and half furlongs-Emma, 93 (H. Joncs), Il to 5, won; Midstar second, Monotony third. Time, 1:11A.
 Second race, for 4-year-old and up- wards, five and half urlongs-Berwyn, 1os tBallard), Il to 5, won; Shelly Futile second, My Gypsey third. Time, 1:10.
 Third race, for Swear olds and upwards, one and ones sixteen tn of a mile-Terrapin, 93 (McCiain), 10 to 1, won; Arab second, Mic MacQueen third. Time, 1:52.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Ferrier, 104h tSimms), 10 to 66, won by three quarters of a length; Blsckhawk second. (Only two starters). Time, 1:16h.
 Fifth race, for years anu upward, sell ing, the Titan course, about 1400l yards X. Shadow, 96 (A1cClain),t 8 to |, won; Darkness second, Jordan third. Time, 1:22.
 Sixth race, for maiden Swear olds, sell ing, one mile and furlong-Paris, 109 (Hamiiton), to 20, won; Prince of Kla- math second, Warlike third. Time, g. 04.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
EXPLOSION OF GAS

IN A MINE MAY RESULT IN GREAT LOSS OF
 LIFE.
 WARSAW, Aug. 1.-The extensive coal mines near Dombrowa, Government of Grantbradno have been burning since yes- terday evening. The fire was started by an explosion of gas when the full force of men was underground. The main shaft was wrecked and comparatively few miners have been rescued. The latest report is that several hundred men are entom bed in the mines, and that all hope of saving them has been abandoned. The mines are owned by the Franco Italian bank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
BEATEN BY NEGROES.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Aug. u.-Chief of negroes had formed a plot to mob the policemen stationed in the negro quarter of the city tonight. Accordingly platoon of police was marched into the negro quarter tonight to arrest the alleged plotters. The police found seventy three negroes in one saloon, and arrested them without resist ance. While these arrests were being made, Officer Dillon was attacked by three negroes in the vicinity of the saloon and brutally beaten. It is, feared that the officers injuries will prove fatal. His as- sailants escaped.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12

Must be closed out right away. The Roden stock, the best in the state to select from, is being closed out rap- idly and you cannot afford to miss this grand opportunity of buying goods at less than factory prices. F. l.. Bivings, Assignee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
THE vIGILANT's INJURIES.

LONDON, Aug. u.-A dispatch from Southampton to the Central News says: "The Vigilant returned to Cowes this evening. The examination of her bottom in dock revealed the fact that 3 feet of her fore foot and lee keel were torn away when she grounded on the 9th instant. Her spars have been reduced with view to lessening her rating.''
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR

He largest wine-proo ucipg company in California, and can sell fer family use their IuHrdelicious claret at 20 cents ger gallon. N also sell tie finest of domestic and im- lolted liquols at reasonable prices.
 $. WISE & Co.,, No. 8, corner Morris Avenue and Twentieth Street. apl5 2m 2dp
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Fresh bread and candy made daily. c. w. Cody,3d avenue, next old postoff1ce. Ie5 / 20
FIRST ON RECORD.

owENsB ORC, Ky, Aug. 1.-Charies Haney, who WAS recently fined in the United States Court for violating the civil service law by soliciting campaien n coniri. buttons from government employe, has been arrested under capias for the foe and put jn jail. Friends made up 1900 aud had bim released. This is probably the first instance of a man being jailed for vio- laiinp this law.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
RAVAGES OF CHOLERA.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 1.-Two deaths from cholera were reported here today.
 At Maestricht two new caees of cholera were recorded and at Halfeweg there were five deaths from the same cause.
 At Haarlem, one case of cholera occur red and at Zaandam there was also one case reported.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
LOOKS LIKE EVANS.

CoLUMBrA,S. C., Aug. 1.--Owing to the fact that large majority of the reform mote from telegraph offices, returns of the primary election are very meager. The in dicatons are that John Gary Evans will be the nominee. He has carried both CT arles- ton and Columbia, which with other coun- ties conceded to him makes his nomination almost certain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
The Colors of CaterpiIlars.

r Experiments have been made by Profess Tor Poulton to provo that tho colors of cer-
 tain caterpillars are largely duo to modified plant pigments, derived from their food
 plant He has now proved that the colors
 of some catcrpillars arc made up of modi- , fed chlorophyl derived from tho food
 plant.-Philadelph Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
ANor HER FIGHT ON.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The government has reeeived a dispatch con f1rming the an- nouncement of further lighting between the Chinese aud Japs. The government advlces say that the Japs were making an attack on the important naval station at Vein Hail Weih, but no details were given
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
A PAPER IN TROUBLE.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-The court of appeals has decided to ask the government to pros- ecute the IntrGnsigaant newspaper for printing yesterday and Thursday Henry Rochefort's insulting criticisms of the judges who gre conducting the present trial of anarchists.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Al SERIOUS RLAZE.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 1.-Two residences and Baptist church at Franklin, Tenn, were burned at an early hour this morning. Loss S15 ,0c0. The only insurance was S35G0 on one of the residences.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
A LARGE GIFT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-The Blythe estate has been transferred in its entirety to public administrator. It inventoried B, 300 ,C00
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12

Ladies' button shoes at and less than fac- tory cost to make room for SIC, ,000 stock of fall shoes at T. c. Kings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
WHY IS TIT

It is 10 your interest to trade with Bir- mingham Grocery company, 1910 Second prices and give you honest weights and measures.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
SECOND EDITION.
YEsrERpAY,s rrMpERAruRE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD CD the standard thermometer at Hughes' drug store, corner Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for temperature accorded in the shade and on 8 northern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12

The Optics" of Sir Isaac Newton had no reputation in England until it had at- traeted attention in France.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER. WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty y-four hours: Fair; southwest winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12
Hoods ;s's;'sia'CUres

general prostration of the system was natn- ral result We again resorted to Hoods Sarsa- parilla with wonderful success The word graii- tude but poorly expresses our feelings toward Hood's Sarsaparilla" A. M BFcK, Belmorc
 Florida Be sure to get Hoods
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-12

How the Ground Is Prepared, the Cutting Planted and the Fruit Cured-Methods Vary According to Locality, but the Proc ess In Any Case Is Very Interesting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-17
OLD NORW1LF TO NAVE 4 BIRTHDAY

PREPARATIONS FOR A. GRAND CELEBRATION IN
HONOR or IT'S "a YEARS
Norwaik, Conn. June 10 (Specla) Historical, Old
Norwak. which In It's youth Included Westport.
Wilton New-Cannan and Daren. vii! be PA years
o.d next week. and on Tuesday and Wednesday the
anniversary is to be celebrated with imposing cere-
monies and In typical New England style.
Norwalks patriotic Sons and Daughters Of the
American Revolution conceived the anniversary ce e.
nent and assistance from their neighbors IN arrang-
ing details. During the two days there Will be big
dinners by Old Inhabitants whose ancestors were
prominent during the Revolutionary period. His
torical exercises in the various school buildings
professions Of children In carriages. carrying flags
and wearing Colonial attire. mass-meengs In the
Armory and public halls. with speeches by noted
men, a Colonial tea and Colonial ball
Norwa.k has scores OF historic spots and ancient
buildings and these will be visited by committees
and decorated with flowers and flags. Tryon's HILL
called just outside the business streets and over
looking the entire city. elevation just OF East
ave. where Tryon. the British general. sat. as he
watched his forces burn the town. will receive
special attention
attention even in other states Is the relic
and loan collection that. under the management OF
George w. Cram VIII be displayed In the company
rooms, on e,ner side OF the Armory vestlbu.e An
interesting exhibit s that OF the Rev. W. j. S.ocum.
raphes not excellei by any collection In the State
one OF the latter an English work OF the last cen
fury. In map OF Connecticut, has Norwak under
the name OF Chichester" Early specimens of pot
terry and porcelain W.T.. be shown from the private
collections OF Mrs ". X. James Mrs q. ". Cram.
frs Robert Van Buren, the Rev. James r. Coiey,
Dr. Horny p. Emo, Mrs. George y. st. John, beside
others. and rare family bedrooms and historical
papers from Governor Thomas Fitch and Brother"
Jonathan Tumbull. The specimens exhibited by
Mrs james were formerly owned by the well
known Ludlow and Livingston families, OF New
York city. Mrs, James also inherited many relies
from the Wllink family, one OF whose ancestors
was n banker for the United States Government In
lisl and who advanced the Government some
100000 10 aid and Assist during the war. a bill OF
sale now In Mrs Jamess possession shows that
banker Willlnk paid $4,000 for his family silver The
silver was also inherited by Mrs. James and sent
TO branch Of the family In Holland Many OF
poItan Museum OF Art. as a recent Will thus dis
poses Of them.
The ceebra ton Is designed 20 raise sufficient
money TO mark with suitable tablets the following
historical spots: East Norwalk, the spot where In
1850 the first house was erected: Fltchs Point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-17
A WEDDING IN PARIS.

Paris. June 16.-M. Ugo Gregorn son OF Colonel
Bingham Gregorini. Of Bologna was married this
afternoon TO Miss Grace Connolly. OF Augusta Ga.
niece of the Warehouses of Anglesey Tho civil
marriage ceremony performed yesterday in
the Mayors office In the Rue dAnjou. a Catholic
marriage soiemnized in the Church Of St
Pierre de Chaillot at 9:4J o'clock this morning. and
the final ceremony took place In the American
Church (ProtestanO at $50 o'clock this afternoon,
the Rev. John u. Morgan officiating. The bride
given away by her uncle Henry King. Count
Dion attended the bridegroom best man. The
bridesmaids Miss Edith Beach Grant. Miss
Seby Hunt, Miss Van Wart, Miss Isabel Hart. Miss
Winifred Paset and Miss Beatrice Paget. all Of
whom in pale blue. The bride wore white
satin dress with a half-long train trimmed with
founces. white chiffon. garland OF orange bios
veil fastened with diamond tiara. the gift Of the
Warehouses of Anglesey. After the ceremony a
reception was held at the residence OF the Mar
chioness of Anglesey No. Rue Marbeuf
Among the guests at the reception were j. Il.
Eustis, United States Ambassador and Mrs
Eustis the Marquis and Marchioness OF Duff
FERN: Count Hoyos, Austrian Ambassador and
Countess Hoyos; Lord and Lady Terence Black
wood, Mrs. Aver, Miss Could the Prince and
Princess OF Polignac. the Baron and Baroness de
Rothschild and Livingston Boyd
After the reception the bridal couple started for
the Villa Adelaide. at Bologna. The brides travel
ling dress was OF gray crepon. trimmed with white
ribbons. The presents were many and costly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-17
EDWARD j. MULLIGhNS FoRGERiEo.

TIE WAS MANAGER OF THE INSURANCE FIRM OF
r. C.. RATHBoNE co.
Edward ]. Mulllsan. who was arrested IN mont
clair on Friday night for forgery, Will be brought
TO this city as soon extradition papers can De
secured He was the manager OF the nrm Oh ~,
= patbbone a Co.. insurance brokers. at No. 1877
broadway and II has been discovered that he has
been systematically robblng his employers Tor a
long time by means OF forged checks l.,
speaking Of the forgeres: a., - 49,, 49,,
"NIulligan taken into my office as boy wh zen
hin; and he showed so much ability that he was
soon made manager OF the office at large salary
We relied upon him implicitly. We shall recover
probably about one-half OF the total amount ana
perhaps more. 80, ., ,.x. 81. -
II is estimated that his steanngs from the IN
surance firm will amount TO SO,Uo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-17

tressing diseases, such as headaches, indigcs-
ton, biliousness, skin diseases, boils, carbun-
cles, piles, fistulas and maladies too humorous
10 mention.
II people would pay moro attention to
properly regulating tho action Of their bow
els, they would hnvo less frequent occasion
10 call for their Doctors services 10 subduo
attacks Of dangerous Diseases
That, Of all known agents IN accomplish
this purpose, DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets
are unequalled Is proven by tho fact that
once used, they are always In favor. Their
secondary effect Is to keep the bowels open
and regular, not to further constipate, ms Il
the case with other pills Hence, their great
popularity with sufferers from habitual con-
stipation, piles and Indigestion