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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

first, and the contested cases from the Fourth and probably from the Ninth districts of this State will doubtless be the first to be considered.
 Contested cases are turned over to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, which investigates all the charges and counter charges and reports to the House, which votes upon the unseating of a mem m- Der. This committee is very important one. It is appointed by the Speaker, and the next Speaker will doubtless be Reed i, who has Presidential aspirations. His appoiptees will doubtless be strong Reed men. lie will instruct his henchmen on this committee to seat Republican where that Republican can appoint delegates to the National Convention who will vote for the nomination of Reed for President.
 If the committee should decide uot to go behind the returns then there would be no trouble and Democrats would retain their seats. But this would not follow the prec- edent set by the partisan Electoral Con- mission of 1876. That commission de- cided that it could not go behind the re- turns in the case of Oregon, which voted for Hayes, but could in the case of Louisi- ana, which voted for Tiiden.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
s'JANE.'' ''

"Jane' has unquestionably proven it. s'f the most popular of the host of comedy
 nportations. It's origin is English. but it's lum or is thoroughly American. and ..~ 4s ht dialogues and unique complica- tions with which the play abounds are directly in touch with the amusement go- ing public of this country. Four seasons have passed since "Jane" was launched at the Madison Square theater, New York, and although it was in the midst of the warm weather, when theater- goers were in an apathetic mood, the rollicking comedy soon found favor, and when it was forced to leave the metropolis through previous bookings it was attracting the largest au- diences in New York. The road season of "Jane" has been successful beyond an- ticipation, and extended and prosperous seasons have been played in Boston, Phila- delphia and Chicago. The play will be given at O Brien's Tuesday night, and an excellent entertainment for all classes of theater goers will be provided.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
FIRE IN THEE HOLD.-

GALVESTON. Tex, Nov. 22.-About S:3O tonight fire was discovered in No. 4 hold of the British steamship John Bright, lying at pier, 16. The fire was burning furiously among the eighteen hundred bales of cotton slowed in the hold by the time the fire department reached the vessel. The fire is now under control.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
ClOSEUJTS DOORS

WATERTowN, 5. D., Nov. 22.-The Mer- chants bank of this place has closed it's doors, and Judge Andrews has signed an order that a receiver be appointed to close up the business of the concern. County Treasurer Wightman of this county had SIG, ,O00 of county money deposited in the bank, a large amount of which will have to ha made good by the bondsmen.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
A CARD.
To the Age Herald

An article appeared in the Birmingham Times of November p directed against my being republican because of my advocacy of Mir. Warnock in the mayoralty election. I shall only say in reply to pr. Moseley that it is only matter of choice between us. He sees fit to support one democrat and another ,and we shall see if this has a bearing on my attending republican con- yentions in the future. T. w. OWENS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

An entirely new departure has been made by the AGE HERALD in our canvassing de- partment. Announcement of this feature is made in another column of this issue, under head of "Agents Wanted for Weekly Age Herald.' The new plan enables us to make an offer to those of our readers who desire to enter the field for us that is extra ordinarily liberal. Read the announce ment and, if interested, write for partic- ulars. d&wtf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
A FAIR ELECTION.

The action of the Mayor and Aldermen last night in selecting managers of the election acceptable to both parties in the contest is to be commended. The Van Hoose people asked for the appointment of one manager from among their supporters for each precinct, and the request was granted. The gentlemen selected were nominated by the vanH oose committee, except in two instances, MT. J. E. Francis being by the board appointed for the Second Ward and MT. E. l.. Bridges for the Sixth Ward.
 It is not within the province of the Mayor and Aldermen to select clerks, that being under the law the duty of the managers. The AGE HERALD expects to see lair and honest deal in this matter, and knowing the character of the men who have this responsibility upon them does not doubt for a moment that the VanHoose ticket will have equal representation in this par ticular. They must have, aud the AGE HERALD, as an earnest and cordial supporter of the city Democratic ticket, in the name of Democracy, and for the peace, dignity and good order of the city, guarantees to all the people of -Birming ham, of whatever name, party,
 clique, that the contending parties
 have equal represen tation at the polls
 4th day of December, 1894. De.
 ey wants it done, Bob Warnock de-
 it shall be done and the City Demo-
 Executive Committee, representing
 \y, is pledged to it, and will de- = edemption of such pledge by rep majority on the Board of Managers.
 Charges and countercharges have been repeatedly made in this community that to obtain fair election was impossible This is the time--the golden opportunity. to disprove the charge. Men who have heretofore stood shoulder to shoulder in defense Of Democracy and in every enter prise looking to the advancement and well fare of this community are now divided oD question which can only be settled at the ballot box These are respectable, repre- sentative citizens. They have the right to express choice, and no party or living man has the right to deprive them of free expression.
 The AGE-HERALp rsaffirmiug it's loyalty to the great Democratic party, and believ- ing that the defeat of the regularly consti- tuted Democratic ticket iu this city would prove political calamity to county, dis trict, yea State, from which it would re. auire decade to recover, is firm in the conviction that 1t would be best for the party to go down forever than to now bear the stain of corruption at the ballot box. This is the sentiment of true Democracy it is the voice of genuine loyal citizenship, nominee for Mayor of this city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
AN ENJOYABLE DANCE.

The Pickwick- Harmony. club, repre- senting the younger Jewish society, gave a ball last night, which proved highly en- joyable. The dancing began at o'clock and lasted until about 12 o clock, when the couples repaired to Paul's cafe, where a sumptuous repast was served. About twenty couples were present and the even- ing was one of pleasure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
YOu DO WRONG

To pay big prices for common shoes these hard times when it is so easy to find good shoes at low prices. The Boston Shoe Store, 1O7 Twentieth street, sells shoes and makes a regular customer out of every person who makes purchase there. There is a reason for this. Buy your next pair there and you will soon find out the reason.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder World Fair Highest Medal snd Diploma.
LOCAL LACONlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters--Ge
 Resume of Happenings.

SOLD WITHOUT LICENSE. George Ward of Horse Creek, Walker county, was brought to the city yesterday morning by Duputy Marshal A. T. Wood and tried before United States Commissioner Wilson for selling liquor without license.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
HAVING A GOOD TIME.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 22.-The trade congress took an excursion on the river and viewed he terminal and harbor facil- ites today. The delegates attended the opera and an informal reception at the Commercial club at night. The business session will take place tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

ton is directed to the statement publishe this morniug of the condition of the Bir- mingham Trust and Savings company. The figures presented show great strength, and pEyill be sure to attract universal attention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

LICENSED TO WED. Marriage licenses have been issued out of the probate judge 8 office to the following couples; John D. Lamar and Miss Carrie A. Doster, James B. Robinson and Miss Pattie B. Perry, Perrin McCrary and Miss Mary A. Sprad ling.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
GOES INTO LIOUIDATION.

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. 22.-At meet ing of the directors of the Citizens National bank it was decided not to reopen the bank for business. The bank will go into liqui- dation- Its assets are S425 ,O00; liabilities, $240 ,000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

-. An old man 90 years of age, John Fiem- ing, who claimed to be the last survivor of the battle of Navarino, hss just died in England.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

Have you read the E-HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncement and write for particulars.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

Convention and Musical Potpourri'' will be repeated at the South Highland Presby- terian church tonight for the benefit of the church. It was given at Elks' hall last Saturday night in a highly satisfactory manner, but the disagreeable weather pre-. vented great many from attending.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
A NEW WHEEL.

A new, high grade, standard make, thirty pound bicycle for sale. Experts say it is the most durable wheel on the market. It can be seen at office of AGE- HERAD.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

MADE GOOD SHowING.-M Ward, a Horse Creek liquor dealer, was tried yes terday afternoon by Commissioner H. A |. Wilson. and the evidence for the govern ment showed that he was guilty as charged, but Captain Bush, defendant's representative, showed that the defendant was employed by Dick Long as a clerk and produced certificate from the internal revenue collector showing that Long had a special tax stamp authorizing him to sell whisky. With this evidence before the court the defendant was discharged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

Dr. T, M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2O25 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

JUDGE COOPER of Memphis, after due deliberation, decided that "Butch' Me- Carver was competent witness. This de- cision was in the face of legal precedents, yet it seems just one. McCarver, son of the jailer, testified before the grand jury that he had heard the defendants conspire to lynch the six negroes at Kerrville. When he was put on the witness stand he declared that he was an atheist. He was the main witness, and this seemed to end the matter, for previous rulings from the bench had declared that m atheist was not & competent witness. Great indignation was expressed at the probability that the lynchers would go unwhipt of justice. But Judge Cooper took the bit between his teeth and his ruling doubtless means the hanging of the lynchers.
 HOWE & CUSHING'S GREATEST EFF
 FORT.
 It is scarcely necessary to remind our readers that the worlds best show is com ing or when it will be here, as it is thor oughly advertised on the bulletin boards and dead walls. It's small bills are scat- tered like snow flakes everywhere, and at- tractive Autographs telling of it's advent can be seen on every hand. That there is rare treat in store for amusement lovers there is no doubt, and every body aud their neighbors for miles and miles around will be in Birmin ham on Monday, Novem Der 26, for day of sight seeing and enjoy Howe & Cushing are saia~to have the most interesting show ever presented.
 Furniture repairing and upholstering,.
 by skilled workmen only.
 Ben Nj. Jacobs & Bros., 201l 1st ave.
 t1.23-7t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
SELMA FAIR AND RACES-NOVEMBE
 21 TO 24

21 TO 24. On November 21 to "A inclusive, the Southern Railway company will sell excur- sion tickets to Selma at one fare round trip, good to return on or before November %. Four day's raoiDg-Running, trotting, pacing.
 : Sixteen hundred dollars given away in four days by the Selma Driving Park asso- citation.
 Thrilling attractions. Side shows, balloon ascensions and other attractive features. Call on agents for round trip tickets.
 J. J. FARNSWORTH, District Passenger Agent, Brmingha Ala. ~-
 Q. A. BENsCoTER, Assistant General Passenger Agent.
 w. A. TURK, ~ 11-22.3t General Passenger Agent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23

The only way to cure catarrh is to purify the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the blood.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
INTERESTING TO EVERY MAN IN BIR
 MINGHAM

Monday, October 15, we will put on sale 300 pairs of mems fine sample shoes, made by Manss Shoe company of Cincin nati, in all styles-French calf, kangaroo and cor dovan. The cheapest ones were made to retail from $5 to S8; will be sold at g. 50 to $3. 25. Also sixty pairR of fine French calf boots, in all shapes, worth from s to $14, will be sold from B to $5. Come and ex-. anime them. We still have 250 pairs of ladies' fine samples at $1. 9S, worth $3 to 30. All kinds of repairing done.
 ST. PIERRE. Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth Street. Gents' entrance corner Third Avenue and Nineteenth street. oct IA If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-23
HOWE s CUSHING'S GREATEST EFF
 FORT

Furniture repairing and upholstering,.
 by skilled workmen only. Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. 201l 1st ave. i1-23-7t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
A STORY wITHOUT WORDs
Eren Trade Eln

The Republican and the Democratic
voters are studying the lesson of Demo
cratic national finance with much more
personal and pecUniary interest than in
1892.
The lesson of 1898 closes with this
handwriting on the blackboard:
May 4, 1898, to Oct. 3, 1898, with
drawn by the people from national
banks, $378, 100000.
Loans called in by national banks,
1913, 100000.
National banks and other banking in
situations suspending payment in 1898,
565.
Railroad property gone into hands Of
receivers, over 1900, 900 900.
The money lost to thousands of men
and women, representing every forrA and
grade of labor, estimated by Mr.. David
Wells to be more than thousand mil
lions Of dollars, Or more than one-third
the amount Of the national debt at the
close of the war.
At no previous time in the history of
the United States have SO many people
been out of work.
Cause-Distrust
Distrust in banks? No.
Distrust Of currency? No.
Distrust-widespread, popular distrust
in the legislative branch of the gov
eminent, with its Democratic majority
and possibilities. -Vermont Standard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
CURRANTS FROM GREECE.
Cheap and Dirty Food That Gets Mixed
Into the American Pudding.

A Cheap and Dirty Food That Gets Mixed
Into the American Pudding.
Currants are dried seedless grapes
from Greece, produced from the black
or white Corinth varieties, the word
"currant" being an English corruption
of the word ''Corinth."
There are other forms of dried seedless
grapes-such as sultanas, from the seed
less sultana, and especially in California,
also, the Thompson seedless and the seed
less muscatels.
All such dried seedless grapes serve
the same purposes-viz, they are used
in cooking, in pies and pudding and
cakes, being desired because the absence
of seeds saves labor in preparing them
for the kitchen.
Currants, however, have a technical
trade name limited to the dried grapes
of the Corinth varieties. They are filthy
products which do not deserve any ia
vor, being dried on the bare ground and
gathered together with the dirt and
gravel, which every housewife under
stands. If she is clearly, she picks ont
the gravel and washes out the dirt. The
slovenly cook saves the dirt and permits
you to crack your teeth on the gravel.
"Raisins' are technically dried grapes
of the muscatel and other varieties, rec
ognized by size and appearance, having
seeds, and sometimes with, sometimes
without, the stems.
''Dried grapes" in our markets are
usually the same as raisins, but from
varieties which have little pulp such as
dried zinfandels, ETC., not suitable for
dessert purposes.
The terms ''raisins and other dried
grapes" might not be construed to in
clude currants, but ''raisins and all other
kinds of grapes preserved by drying
would certainly include currants.
1t costs as much or more to produce
''currants" in California as it does to
produce sultanas or seedless musca-
tells, because all our methods are clean.
The Grecian dirty methods would not be
tolerated with us. If Grecian currants
are cheaper, it is because their methods
are such that their goods should usually
be excluded from our own markets. A
low tariff on ''currants" is premium on
dirt The labor required TO clean them
makes them cost more than clean Cali
fornia goods-a consideration, however,
not appreciated in trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
TWO MEN KILLED.
Fatal Head-end Collision on the
NOrth-W estern Road at
MenOmOnie Wis

MenOmOnle, WIS.
MENoMoNIE, Wis, May 10.-The Chi
cage q Northwestern express going
east and a fast through freight going
west collided on the Chicago & North
Western road one mile east of this
city at 1920 this forenoon, James
Jetfreys, of Minneapolis, engineer
Of the passenger train, one of the oldest
employees of the road, was in
stantly killed. His body is still in
his cab, horribly crushed and be-
yond reach for hours. His fire.
man. Seth Gardner, of Minneapolis,
escaped with both legs broken. w. t.
Burt, mail clerk, Of Minneapolis, was
crushed in his car and instantly killed.
His body has been recovered. J. c..
Harlow, of GAINESVILLE, Wis, and
S. w. Reese, of Dodgeville, Wis,
mail agents, were both injured,
the first sustaining a broken arm
and the latter broken leg.
There were no other casualties.
The wounded are being cared for in
the hospital in this city. Both engines,
the mail and express cars and four
freight cars were totally wrecked. Only
two freight cars left the track. A
special train from st. Paul is now
due here with officials aboard to inves-
tigate the affair. 1t is understood that
Conductor Bonse and Engineer Jefreys,
Of the passenger train, disregarded o>rj
derS to wait for the fest freight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
Textile workers IN Eurone.

A national congress of textile indus
tries was recently held at Roubaix.
France, at which was a delegation from
Burnley, England, representing 135, 900
English textile workers. A very interest
ing report has been issued, from which
we gather that the weavers of Manches-
ter earn $500 week on the average
for So hours. The spinners average IS. SO,
and girls from IS to 20 years old, 81. 80 to
$3.50. Piecers earn $4.38, and bobbin
boys, $1.76 to S1.95 In France, in Cam
bresis and the Department of l'Aisne, the
weavers earn 13& cents to 191 cents d
day Of II hours. In Germany, in one
large weaving factory Of 10000 spindles
employing over 1 500 hands, which is a
fair example Of the other mills, the girls
and women earn equal to $1.45 for the
week Of GO hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
DROWNED IN LAKE WlNNEBAGO.
Sad Fate of Three Menasha Men Who
Went Fishing.

MENAsHA, Wis, May S.-John Hut
ton, William Windgrove and Charles
Cragin, the three papermakers who
went out fishing Sunday morning on
Lake Winnebago, were drowned. A.
searching party Yesterday found the
had been carried to the other shore.
Windgrove had rope around his neck
tied to the boat when found The body
of Hutton has not yet been recovered.
Hutton was single man and came here
few weeks ago from Holyoke, Mass
Cragin was single and came from Law
renee, Mass, week ago. Windgrove
was married man, and leaves a wife
and six small children in poor circum-
stances
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
CARRIED OUT ON LAKE MICHIGAN.
Three ManitOwoc Boys Rescued in an
Exhausted Condition,


MANITowoC, Wis, May 8.-Two lads,
named Kunz and Irscheck respective
ly, aged about Is years, ventured out
into the lake in small rowboat during
the southwest gale Saturday. In at
tempting to turn back they found that
the head wind and sea were too much
for them, and that they were obliged to
follow the course of the waves. They
raised signal of distress in the shape
of handkerchief tied to an oar. A
young fellow named Sommers started
out in another small boat, but on reach
ing the party in distress found that he
was in the same fix. Capt. Herman, of
the tug Arctic, while towing the James
Mowatt out into the lake, noticed the
parties in distress, and after delivering
the tow-line to the steamer Iona set
set out and gathered the youngsters in.
They were thoroughly exhausted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
GRANTED THE INJUNCTION.
New Turn of Affairs in the SteineI


New Turn of Affairs in the Steineke
Breach of Promise Case.
OSHKOSH, Wis, May 12-Judge
Burnell, in the circuit court this morn
ing, granted an injunction in the case of
Henry Steineke VS.. Maria Hoffman and
her attorneys enjoining them from
disposing of notes which, it is
claimed, the defendants had inn
properly obtained. Mrs. Hoffman
sued Steineke for breach of promise
and the latter was induced, it is alleged
by threats, to settle for 81 POO, giving
two notes secured by a mortgage on the
farm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
The Cuckoo.

What cares the cuckoo
For his country's veal,
When Growers favor
Rewards his fawning zeal?
The shops are closed
And famine stares.
What cares the cuckoo
When his master dares?
The cuckoo doubts not
So that Grover guides
And dares not question
Aught that he decides.
But the peoples wrath
Most surely Will
Lay out the cuckoo
With November's chill.
George A. Claim
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
GETS THREE YEARS AT WAUPUN.
James wagner Pleads Guilty to Serious
Offense at Sheboygan.

SHEBoYGAN, Wis, May s. - Judge
Gibson to-day sentenced James Wagner,
who pleaded guilty to the charge of
criminal relations with his niece, to
three years at hard labor at Waupun.
Frank Cole was found guilty of lar
ceny and was sentenced TO one wear in
states prison.
Henry Claussen was found guilty of
assault and battery. He was given four
months in the county jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
STRIKE OF SHORT DURATION.
Bridge Workers at Kaukauna Demand
More Pay. But Get DISCHARGED

KAUKAuNA, Wis, May 8.-The crew
employed by the Milwaukee Bridge
and Iron Company in the construction
of the new viaduct here went on a
strike yesterday, demanding $3.50 and
hours labor. They were informed that
their services were no longer needed
and their places were filled with local
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
BARABOO FIREMAN MISSING.

Fears that Matthew Gratz was Drowned
in Lake Mendoza.
MADISON, Wis, May 8.-Matthew
Gratz, a fireman on the North Western,
whose home is at Baraboo, went out on
Lake Mendoza for a boat ride
Sunday morning. Nothing has been
seen of him since. A gale came
up soon after he started, and tits feared
he is drowned. He is 25 years of age
and unmarried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
PIERCE WILL CASE AT La CROSSE.
Supposition that it Will Not Be Allowed
Probate.

SuppOslLIOh IHaL tt VIII NOT De AIIOWeu
Probate.
LA CROSSE, Wis, May S.-The famous
Pierce will case was called again this
morning before Judge Dyson. 1t would
appear now, though there has been no
decision yet, that the will will
net, be allowed probate. Pierce
died leaving an estate Of
over 100000, which was willed to Ada
line Granke, who several witnesses
allege used undue influence with the
deceased. He was a very prominent
man. The case has exalted great in
lereSt