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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
COULD NOT ORDER A DINNER.
He Could Crack Legal Nuts, but Did Not
 Know What Hc Wanted to Eat.


 Know What Hc Wanted to Eat.
 Some men do not know what they want to eat until they sec what another man has ordered. I saw ono of these men in down town restaurant the other evening. was the only other patron in the place at that hour. My order for n late supper had just been taken by the waiter
 The man was warmly welcomed by q waiter, who saw another chance for tip, and tried to draw the newcomer over to a cozy corner near window. But the man didn't want the corner seat. He moved steadily toward my place. brushing the waiter aside At tho chair opposite me the man paused and prepared to sit down.
 ''You can't sit there if the gentleman objects, " said the waiter as he placed his hand on the chair.
 But the gentleman hasn't objected, has heY" demanded the stranger Then he asked me If 1 objected to his taking the seat. told him there was no objection, and he took tho chair He was large man, well dressed and 50 years old. Taking up the bill of fare, he ran through it, studied it awhile and laid it down. He looked toward the door through which the walters came, took up tho bill of fare again and put it down again, with sigh.
 The waiter who had met him stood closely watching him. He seemed to fear there was something wrong with the man. After pause the stranger took up the bill of fare again. This time he studied it with greater care than ever. Then he be- gan to give his order. It was an elaborate one. The mans appetite seemed to grow as his eyes ran down the card He started in with roast beef, took bit of chicken and some mutton. With these he ordered half dozen kinds of vegetables, and so on down the list he ran, winding up with pudding and pie.
 Tho order was such an extraordinary one that the waiter appeared to hesitate about filling it.
 Whats the matter with you?" growled the man. Don't you think can pay for itt"
 a Without stopping to explain the waiter hurried away. Five minutes later my own order was served There was an enticing odor from the steak, which was the prin- clpal feature of it, that caused me to for get the man opposite. l was still eating leisurely when the strangers dinner was brought in There was hardly room for it on the table.
 1i Tho stranger showed at once that he didn't care for what he had ordered He nibbled little and put it all aside. Mean while I had eaten all the steak wished and pushed the rest of 1t aside.
 Do you care for any more of that steak?" asked the man.
 . l was greatly surprised but told him did not Then he reached forward, took what l had left ate it and seemed to en- joy it. did not eat all of my dessert, but the man finished it. When my cheese came, I ate part of it, and he asked for the rest. Then came my pot of coffee
 May I have cup of that coffeea" asked tho stranger. 1T have ordered tea and hate it,, he said q can tell you all about abstracts of title and can crack a great many legal nuts, but Pm blamed fool when 1 get q bill of fare in my hands," New York Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
No Demonstrations by Strikers Re-
 ported to Date.
IDLE RUMORS AFLOAT.
Miners Ordered to Vacate. Third Regiment to Arrive
 Today.

The day yesterday around the mines and different slopes where the military are sta tioned passed off quietly. The presence of the soldiers continues to have quieting effect on those of the striking miners more violently inclined, and there was nothing indicative of trouble with the exception of a few wild rumors. These rum ors were of different kinds, but none of them material ized.
 Some had it that there was plot upon the part of the strikers to burn Birmingham, but this report did not realize, although 1t came from frst-class authority that there was something of this kind on foot.
 This, is understood, grew out of meet- ing Of miners held yesterday.
 ORDERED TO vACATE.
 The striking miners at Bloeton have been ordered to vacate the houses they now oc- cupy. They have been given ten days to obey the order, after which length of tim c, f, it is understood, they will be put out.
 THIRD REGIMENT TO ARRIVE TO-DAY.
 The Third regiment has been ordered to Birmingham, and will be here some time today, by noon probably.
 It is understood that on the arrival of the Third the First regiment will return home, except those members who have volun- teered for an indefinite period. The situation in this district does not improve much, and the governor deems it necessary to keep enough soldiers here to prevent any repetitions of last Mondays slaughter at Pratt mines. The Selma companies and all Third regi- ment com mpanies west of there are expected to arrive on a special train by noon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
A Shocking Plant.

It appears that plant which grows in the forests of India, called the Philotacea electrica, has the power to emit electric sparks The hand which breaks a leaf from this plant immediately receives a shock equal to that produced by an induc- ton coil. At distance of six yards a magnetic needle is affected and will be de- ranged if brought near The energy of this singular influence varies with tho hour of the day. All powerful about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, it is absolutely annulled during the night, During rain the plant seems to succumb, and it bends it's head during q thunder shower. It then remains without force or virtue even if sheltered by an umbrella. No shock is felt in breaking the leaves at that time, and the needle is unaffected beside it. Birds or insects never by any chance alight on the electric plant an instinct seeming to warn them that they will find certain death there. Where it grows mono of the magnetic metals is found, neither iron, cobalt nor nickel, an undeniablc proof that tho electric force belongs exclusively to the plants Brooklyn Eagle
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
QUESTION OF LEGALITY
MAKES SALES OF PROPERTY HANG IN THE
 BALANCE,

BALANCE.
 LITTLE ROCK. Ark. July 21.--A case of much interest to persons who have been Ieuding money in Arkansas was brought to the attention of the supreme court this afternoon, although motion to advance for hearing out of the regular order was denied.
 There are two cases pending in the court in which mortgages claim the right of re- demption one year after the sale by the court, and that the sale cannot be made nDder the mortgage except at a price two thirds of the appraisement. It is conceded that all mortgage sales out of court are subject 10 redemption and appraisement, |, but nearly all sales under mortgages are now made through the chaneery court, and have been made without the yea.'s re- demption stipulation, and without ap- praisment ---
 Several weeks ago Judge Caldwell of the United States circuit court sustained the contention made for redemption and ap- praisement. Should the appeal bo sus- tained all the sales made in the state for several years past will be annuled.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
 WILL II END WITH WAR? Strained Relations Reported to Ex-
 ist at Present FL WIEN CHINA AND JAPAN Relative to Affairs in Corea. War Not Yet Declared.
 Massing Troops.
BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The anuounce- ment that Corea had consented to the re- form proposed by Japan caused officials of the Japanese legation here to express the hope that this would end the strained rela- tions between Japan and China. This de- pended, however, it was said, on whether China gave her assent in the matter and allowed the proposed reform to be institu ted. China, it is stated at. the Japanese legation, has three times refused her as- sent to CO., operate with Japan in institu- ting the reform desired in Corea. Now, Corea has agreed to the reforms. 1t is suggested that Japan, assisted by Corea, can go ahead and remedy the existing con dition of affairs.
 No specific statement of the reforms de- sired has been received as yet at the Japan ese legation, but their general tenor is known and they include changes in the system of taxation and the removal of re- strictions that now exist on trade. At this time, it is said at the legation, the agricul- tural and mechanical interests in Corea are absolutely subject 10 the whm of local officials, who have 1t in their power to make arbitrary regulations that cause trouble and frequently popular uprisings.
 The financial methods of the country are said to need radical reforms. Japan does the banking business of the country and the govern ment Is freely called on to press the Coreans for money due the Japanese, and which it is asserted should be easily collected by the courts. The Japanese also want the Corean judiaiary system re- formed, as under thai vogue cruel and un- usual punishment is inflicted and inquisi- torial measures prevail to the injury of Japanese business men. The Japanese furthermore want assurance of greater lib- erty and safety of travel throughout Corea.
 Japanese newspapers received at the lega- tion here recently show, with but few exceptions, a concensus of editorial opin- ion favorable to the attitude assumed by the government in the pending contro- versy.
 At the Corean legation the minister was shown a copy of the dispatch. The minis- ter does not speak English, but through his secretary he said that he did not believe Corea had done as was stated, as Japan had not the right to interfere with the internal affairs of the country. No recent tele- graphic information has been received at the legation from Corea.
 A diplomat who is familiar with the troubles existing between Japan and China today called attention to the fact that in the note which the latter country sent to Japan, notifying her that she (China) had sent troops to Corea, China said in effect that it had s'sent assistance to their trib- utary state.
 This, the diplomat referred to said, was contrary to the declaration made by China and Japan at the Ten Tsin convention of 1885, when both countries declared it to be their mutual desire to protect and maintain the autonomy of Corea.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
AT THE FRENCH CAPITAL.

PARIS July 1.-The chamb Der of deputies voted this evening the second article of the anti-anarchist bill and proceeded to debate article 8. The cause Of the uproar today was Henri Brisson s proposal to insert in the article the words "In accordance with and in defence of the constitution. ''
 Amid growing disorder Maurice Lassere, republican, seconded the proposal, and Bernard Meutaut, radical, spoke for it.
 Premier Dupuy accepted the amendment after the word publican' had been in serted before "coDstitution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
NOT YET CONFIRMED.

SHANGHAI, July 21.-1'he report that war has been declared between China and Japan is not yet confirmed, but China is preparing for war. The Chinese are block ing the northern passage of the Yapg-Tse- Kiang, the great river of China. Incom- ing vessels are thus compelled to pass nearer the Wooung forts.
 Photographic communication with Pekin has been stopped on account of the floods.
 Japan has chartered all the Mitsui Bussan company's ships in addition to the sixteen already chartered from the Wunson Kais- hai company. Japan has prohibited the departure of Yusen steamers
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
STRIKER ACQUITTED.

Los ANGELES, Cal, July 21.--Condu American Railway union, was found not guilty of contempt by United States Judge Ross today. Judge Ross in rendering the decision said he was of the opinon that Heartt acted in good faith ir- promising to take out the regular train, but the intu- ence of his fellow workingmen finally caused his refusal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
SANGER,S RAPID PACE.

CLEVELAND, July 2l.-The second day of the League of American Wheeman bi cycle races, under the auspices of the Cleveland Wheel club were we'll attended this evening. The feature was the break tug of the ten m ile record on quarter mile track by Walter Sanger in 25:d5.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
REMARKABLE PROCEDURE.

ROANOKE, Va.. July 2. .--The republi cans of Roanoke city elected delegate to- night 10 the congressional convention, which meets at I.ynchburg next month. A res olution was adopted inGorsing Col. J. Hsmpton Hoge, late democratic consul to Annoy, China, and instructing the delegates to use all honorable means to secure his ron1jnafi0n
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
GOVERNOR HOGG DENOUNCED.

DALLAS, Tex. July 21.--The Commercial club held largely attended meeting last night to take action on the recent speech of Governor Hogg to the troops at Austin. Vice President Doolitte presided and caus- tic speeches were made by business men of the city. Resolutions denouncing the gov ernor and his anarchist utterances were adopted. Public sentiment is very bitter apainRt GnVernnr HnrU
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
of What Is "Bee Comb" Composed9

Bee comb, or beeswax, the material of which the honey cells in the beehive are composed, is wax produced by a system of chemistry carried on in the wax pock cts, which arc located in the abdomen If all working bees. It is peculiar substance and is said to be analogous to the fats of higher animals. Originally it was sup posed that this wax was taken up in an al most pure state from the flowers by tho bees, but recent experiment. carried on by the leading botanists and chemists of the world conclusively proves that the beo is capable of elaborating his peculiar wax, although confined to a diet purely saccha- rine in it's nature.-St. Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
 ATHLETIC RESERVES.

The members of the Athletic club and Me Young Mems Christian association should not fail to attend The meeting called for Monday night for the purpose ot or ganizing reserve corps for service ia emergencies. These two associations can furnish a magnificent body of young men, and ouCht to do it, Attend the meeting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
OFF AT ST. LOUIS.
SCRAMBLE BY STRIKERS TO SECURE THEII
 OLD PLACES.

OLD PLACES.
 ST. LOUIS, July 21.-The Pullman strik- CTS and sympathy strikers, all members of the American Railway union, held large meeting tonight, and after a stormy ses- sion, lasting two hours, passed resolutions declaring the strike off, commencing to- night. Following is one of the resolu- tions:
 Resolved, That all parties who have re- turned to work prior to this date have in the act become disloyal to the order and traitors to humanity, and are 10 be chased with the scum of society known as "scabs.p
 When the result was announced there was a scramble for the doors, and foot race 10 the office of the company to secure Olh 11lappa
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
A Lesson Wasted,

A mother was showing her dear little Joe picture of the martyrs thrown to the lions and was talking very solemnly to him. trying to make him feel what a ter rible thing it was
 Q Ma, said he all at once, "oh, ma, just look at that poor little lion right be- hind therc. He won't get any. "-London Culver.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
ON CRUTCHES 2 WEEKS
Limb Raw as Beef and Red as Beet. Pain, Burning, and Itching Ter rib,e. Not 5 Hours Sleep in 8 Days. Makes One Applica- ton of Cuticura and in 5 Minutes is Asleep
 A Remarkable
 Case.

About two years ago was confined to my room with a breaking out on my leg which my physician pronounced Eczema. About three weeks ago the saine disease broke out again on the same leg and my physician has been attend ing me regularly, calling from once to twice daily, the sores all the time getting worse. friend called to see me, and brought about one half teaspoonful Of CUTIcURA, advising me to try it, telling of himself, brothers and mother having been cured by it. I would not try it at first. although had been on crutches for over two weeks, and at one time l counted between twenty-five and thirty suppur- ating sores, and had not slept more than five hours in three nights. Monday morning about four o'clock the pain, burning and itching be- came so severe that determined to try CUTI- cURA thinking that if it did no good, it could not make my leg much worse, for 1t was as raw as a piece of beef and as red as a beet, so applied the CUTICuRA, and in five minutes after l laid down was asleep. Next day sent and got a box of CUTICURA, and I'll pledge my honest word 1 would not take S100 to-day for it. If could not get another. l commenced using CUrIcURa Monday morning about four o'clock, and to day ('rues,lay) my leg is nearly well not 4 withstanding had noJ walked step without my crutches in two weeks. My gratitude to the man who first compounded CUTICURA is pro- found. May God bless him.
 T. T. FRAZIER, South Boston, Va.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

The capitol at Washington has cost more than $50, 000 900. It covers 3 % acres, the dome is 307 feet high and 185 in diameter and is exceeded in size only by St. Peter's in Rome, St. Paul's in London, the Inva- lides in Paris and St. Isaac's in St. Peters burg.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
JOE ELLERgEE CAPTURED.

MERIDIAN, Miss, July 21.-[Special. l.. Joe Elerbee, who seriously stabbed his brother Mace in street duel last night, was jailed this morning ard is being held without bail to await developments in the case of the wounded brother.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
A SWIFr RIOER

LoNpoN, July 21.--A. A. Chase, the bicyclist, covered fifty miles today on road in two hours, sixteen minutes and thirteen seconds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

W. KILPATRICK a CO.,, SAUSAGE FAC. J tory, 1908 3d avenue. Telephone 50o.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22
TROOPS ORDERED TO CoREA.

YoKAHAMA, July 21.-It has been learned here that 2000 Chinese troops have received orders to proceed with all possible dispatch to Corea.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

HAWKINS LUMBER CO.,, PtANiNI M!LL Ill and Lumber, 1st avenue and 2oth street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

1E o. REYNOLDS, SAW MILL AND STEAM M. Dry Kiln, Avenue and 23d street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

ID HANSON-UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS l nicely repaired and recovered on short notice. Also boot and shoe repairing nicely done. Shop 322 South Twentieth street, Bir. mingham, Ala. mr23 I'm
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

nISPATCH PRINTING CO.,. PRINTRReV4D U Blank Book Manufacturers, 2113 and 2116 Morris avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

IL Everything electrical. s. M. Hanby & Co,, 215 18th street. Telephone 512.
 feb 2SN
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

n B. ULSTER, BOOT AND sHoE MANU. O. facturer, 1o7 1sthstreet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

UhE IHENIX SAFE AND LOCK CO.,, IM- l proved Patent Fire Proof Safes and Family Safcs, Avenue E and 18th street,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-22

NY A. RICKETTS,, GUN MAKER AND DEAL " CT, 211 goth street.
 IiJ ILLIAMsON IRON CO.,, ENGINES, BOIL " CTS, Machinery and Architectural froa Works, 1st avenue and 10th street. CCUTHERN BRIDGE COMPANY, MANUFAC- iC tufers and builders of iron and steel struc- tuIal work. Highway bridges a specially. l rnngbam, Ala.
 ~ s. BAILEY, VARIETY REPAIR SHOP O. lotks, guns, keys, pistols, etc. repaired; lalteIs' and otEor shears sharpened. ls0i q avenue.
Evening journal., 1894-03-14
Circus Men 1lnnglcd by a rlgcr.

BRlnCEPOEr, Conn. March 49, Two
keepers named Werner and Mckay. cm-
plOyed in Barnum's winter quarters here,
were terribly mangled by ferOcious Ben
gal tiger and will probably die as a result
OF their injuries. They went into the cage
to hang up sheep which had been killed
for the beasts dinner, and with apparent
ease the huge beast crushed the heavy iron
bars separating one part of the cnge from
the other. and in an instant and before the
other employees of the place could inter.
fere it had so badly lacerated Mckay i
legs and torn Werner head aud shoulders
that physicians think both mea win die
Evening journal., 1894-03-14
DANGER JUST AHEAD.
A Prominent Professor SpeaIs About the
threatening Things Abroad at This
Time ofthe Year.

A Prominent Professor Speaks About the
Threatening Things Abroad at This
Time ofthe Year.
1T is surprising how many .Teople are suf-
ferlng 10 d-y from so.oalled coughs, colds
and influenza
. he renal K was made by very prominent
professor. connected with one OF the leading
New York hospitals. Continuing. he said
"lt is not these lthinls that aic troubling
people. butt is an advanced form OF our old
enemy, the grip. p, ople feel out Of sorts,
sneeze, have pains in the muscles anu bones,
have no appel ite, lose all Interest IN the
world and wonder what Is the matter. lt Is
the grip: nothing else.
Now. all such symptoms need 70 nave
prompt tire 3tment. The attack must be met
ana repelled at once. or it - CERTAIN 70 run
Into something serious. know Of hut one way
20 certainly avoid these troubles which are
now 80 common, and that Is 10 Immediately
counteTnct them by using a good. pure,
strong stimulant. Nothing Of the ordinary
klno, but something pure ana scientific. FOR
lnls purpose nothing has ever cqu0lled
DuitY's Pure Malt VIII skey, which IS ac-
unc people to be the only pure, medicinal
mSit Nhis- ey upon the market"
Ahe words OF the professor are true aud
tley carry wonderful meaning 10 many
men q women who are suffering with the
nrst sympto rs of "Trip. OF else siiO In its ad-
Nsncea stages; For al such people we oteI
a word OF advice; which 70 tsKe the brst
means T. overcome these troubles and do
not permit any dealer 10 swerve you from
your purpose TO have thai which has proven
itself by years OF uae. to be the best and
pnrest stimulant in the world.
Evening journal., 1894-03-14

Motherhood is the time that ex-
ira care is needed-extra strength.
too. Maternal duties weaken the
mother so. Poor digestion affects
her-affects the child. Her health
is the child's health. That is why
a harmless nutritious tonic is
always given the mother. There
is such tonic. 1t is the genuine
JOHANN IIoFF's Malt Extract. It
invigorates and strengthens with
out exciting the system
BE sure to obtain the lc.Waas, which has
the signature of JonAyN HoFF on neck
label Of bottle. .Nms 0tttJ' Is gsNniHc.
Eisner & Meudelson Co.. Sole Agents Is2
and Il4 Franklin ST., New York.
Evening journal., 1894-03-14
Portugal Sends Instructions.

LISBON. March 1.-THE government has
cabled to Captain Castillo, commander Of
the Portuguese naval forces at Rio de ia
neiro. telling him TO follow the instructions
given TO the Portuguese charge d'affaires
Comte Psraty. at Rio de Joneiro ordering
the Portuguese representatives not to in
tervene ia the Brazilian struggle and To
coniine themselves to cooperating with
the other foreign representatives at Rio de
Janeiro i'm the measures which they may
consider opportune and necessary.
According to the dispatches received here
from the Portuguese commander at Rio
de Janeiro. Admiral da CANA has not
sought refuge on board Portuguese war
vessel. although the rebel admiral has ask
ed permission to take refuge on board one
vessel and has sought the good Offices of
Portugal in making terms for the surren-
der of his forces
Evening journal., 1894-03-14
NeM .Ier.c. Cl.nrirr l.lrctlnns.

CAPE MAY. March 49, lhe charter cleo
tion in this city WAS carried by ,he Re
publicans all the Way through
MILLynLE, March 1.-THE election in
this city resulted In the most sweeping
victory for the Republicans ever known in
the history of the local party
NfNEtAND. March II The local election
here resulted IN Wnlkoyer for the Repub.
leans.
BElDcRrON, March 1.-THE Republicans
carried the entire election.
PLAINFIELD. March Is The entire Re
publican ticket was elected 10y large ma
iority.
HACKENsACK, March 1.-THE Democrats
were successful here
CRAWFORD, March 1.-THE Republicans
elected their entire ticket in this township.