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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-12-04

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animal around here9" Irishman-
NBegorra, Oh how thati There was an
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-12-04

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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Special Commissioners Mo-
 tice of Sale.

Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the Northern District Of Alabama.
 Frank Delatorre and Mercantile Trust and tee, vs The Birmingham. Powderly and Bessemer Street Railroad Company ct al.- No. AZ, in Equity
 DY VIRTUE of a decree rendered on the 29th ID day of September, A. D, S92, and by de- cree rendered on the 18th day of July A. D. [, 1894, modifying and amending the decree rendered and filed on the 18th day of Octo Der 7, A. D., 1851, modifying and amending the two former deerees above ment.oned, by the Cir cult court of the United States for the North ern District of Alabama, Southern Division in equity in the above entitled cause, 1 shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder in front of the United States court house and postofiice building, In the city Of Birn1ng- ham, Jefferson county, Alabama, within the legal hours of sale, on
 MONDAY THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER,
 A. D.. 1894,
 the property and franchises Of the Birming- ham, Powderly and Bessemer Street Railroad Company, as fully set out and more particu- larly described in said decree, rendered on the 29th day of September, A. D.. 1o92.
 The purchaser or purchasers at said sale will be required to pay m cash sun sufficient to pay the costs of this suit and also the costs of cause No. 8, pending in this court be- tween the same parties, together with the ex- penses of the sale of the property herein ad- vertised, and also the amounts allowed by the court in it's decree O. January II, 1892. to tn C Trustee and it's Solicitors, and the Receiver and his Solicitors, the aggregate or which sums will be announced by the undersigned special Commissioner at the time of offering the property or sale.
 The balance of the purchase money the pur chaser or purchasers will be required to pay within thirty days after such sale has Deen duly confirmed The undersigned Special Commissioner will entertain no bid until the bidder shall satisfy him that he is prepared meet the cash payment herein required.y
 Ii the property Is purchased by the holder or hQlders Of allowances made by the Court, or Receiver $ certificates, or deDts and obli- gations of the Receiver heretofore allowed , Or by bondholder or bondhoiders, he or they shall, after paying the amount of the cash payment to be announced by the under signed Special Commls3ir ner at the time of sale as aforesaid, have the right to use his or their claim claims in paying for the prop eriy to the extent and in the order that such claim or claims shall be entitled to share in the proceeds of the sale. In the event oi the failure of any bidder to comply with the terms of the safe that to be complied with on the day Of sale, the Special Commissioner will reject the bid and proceed at once then and there to make re- sale, or by proclamation without further pub lication adjourn said sale 10 somr future day to be then and there announced by him.
 N. w. RIMRLE,
 Ills -5t-tbur Special Commissioner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
A Few of the Endorsements of the Press:

known here. He is a thorough gen. tleman and an able and competent physician and an enterprising and push. ing business man, and his many friend, will rejoice at his continued success.
 IWinona tMiss.) Times.r
 Dr. EoZier is u specialist of great repu. tation, and has been unusually success. ful in his practice. He never undertake, a cascunless reasonably sure of a cure He is high-toned gentleman, and can be consulted with the utmost con fidence.
 IAtlanta Constitutional
 Li. (. I. | oZler, Inc head of the South eln Medical Dispensary, of Birmingham Aia., is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment ol chronic, nervous and private diseases. land his uniform success has given him lead. ing position in the n ledical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning Star.I
 Dr. Cczler'S success nas been simply marvellous, and has elicited the most en thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Cherokee Advertiser Dr. Dozier is fluent and brilliant writer, a perfect gentleman and truo
 lEutaw Whig and Observer s
 While in Birmingham recently we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Dozier, and IDuud Hiul lo DC an AIcI CStluE anu R6ulat gentleman. He has not only the reputl. ton of being fine physician, but is | writer of considerable character.
 [1he Southern Odd Fellow.I
 We cannot acd anythlng to the reputa ton Dr. o. T. Dozier has already a.. know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every prom ise ne makes to those needing his services.
 Mountain Home. Taliadega.I
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Dr. Dozier as a physician, surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pat. Ious who need his services.
 Peoples Tribune.
 There are men born for every calling In life, and in this particular we desire to call the attention of our readers to tue advertisement of the Southern Medical Dispensary, under the personal super vision of that eminent physician, Dr. O. T. Dozier, M. De The fame of this cele- brGted institute is now known far and wide, and it gives us pleasure to add our Endorsement to it's worth and character.
 [The Gate City HumIning Bird.l
 The fast increas practice of Dr. O.. T. Dozier is one Of the greatest proofs to the intelligent of his scientific skill in the medical profession.
 Alabama Christian Advocate.
 The Southern Medical Dispensary is the leading institution of it's kind in Bir- mingham, and has been Instrumental in effecting the cure of many serious cases, and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr. O. T. Dozier, head of the Southern Medical Dispensary, gives his entire time and personal super vision to the work, and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best col leges of the land and a long and valuabls diseases. His professional tending 1: unimpeacbable, and his character as 2 gentleman and citizen IS acoys re. proach.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
IApe-HeraId- 1

tAge-Herald.
 It always affords public journal pleas- ure to testify to merit where it is de- served. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the AGE HERALD joins with it's brethren of the press in tes- tiiying to the merit, skill and reliability of Dr. o. T. Dozier, principal of the Southern Medical dispensary of this city. Dr. Dozler has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fulness, and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. Ills long record and approved abilities entitie him 10 the proud distinc tion of standing at "the head of his profession"
 Daily News, Birmin gham
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution, is physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attachments and gen. tleman, respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertain ing to his profession.
 The News commends him most cordially 10 all those in need of his services.
 Weekly Mirror, Selma
 The doctor is highly recommended by the press of the State as being reliable practitioner. s
 IBessemer Weekly.1
 EY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INSTINCT. There IS probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than Dr. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He IS noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession and for unusual scientific attalnments.
 Masonic Guide.I
 Lr. Eozler comes rom family. of rrominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge, and his va ried and large experience ln his proles- sion, Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to di n a m ner.
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and be is known all over the South. Dr. Dozier is not only an eminent physician, but a brilliant writer and poet. His work in this line has been compared to that Of the late Father Ryan. the poet priest.
 Labor Advocate.i
 Ir. IoZjer tears the reputation Of being cneof the n ost successful practitioners in tLe South. A personal acquaintance with inc principal warrants the Labor Advo- cate u giving the Institution the warm est Recommendation to its every reader.
 lBessemer -Journal.l-
 Ir. Dozier's reputation is brilliant one., He is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in active practice, andfs strictly reliable, and hps the confidenceof the public and the indorsement of the press. The doctor is a distinguished grad uatt in every department of medical science and his success with patients is won ierful. 1.fsss
 Birmingham Argussl ---,s
 9fe relation oIracticai science in medi- tinea his universal successin thetreat- nert of chronic cases defines the position of pr. o. T. Dozier rasoneindispensaole as to Birmingham. q gsssaas
 l< iI.I ee H'rsld Fome, Ga. ie.s1
 1hc Etiald i,frEsn in mulch sattsfac, tionthat pr. O. T. Dozier is meeting with prest tucc ss ID Birmin gham where he is st q head of the Southern Medical Dis reI ary Company The doctor is well
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
LOCAL COTTON.
MARKETSB BY TELEGRAPH
THE SUNS COTTON REVIEW.

 NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-The Suns cotton re- view
 Cotton declined 12 to 13 points and closed barely steady, with sales of 269, ,0O0 bales. New Orleans declined 10 points. Spot cotton here was l-16c lower, with sales of 1o4 bales for spinning. Liverpool declined points Tor futures and 1-32d on the spot, with sales ot 10, ,00O bales. Manchester was weak. Semi weekly receipts at thirteen towns as reported from New Orleans were 1a5, 1000 bales, against 112 1000 bales in the big crop year.
 Port receipts for the week are estimated at $50 ,0OO bales, against 3I7 ,034 bales last week and POP ,09l bales for the same week last year. The receipts at New Orleans tomorrow are estimated at 13,000 to 15, 900 bales, against 12 ,rgS bales on the same day last week and 1S, ,55l bales on the same day last year. Port receipts, 50, ,669 bales, against AS, 969 bales this day last week and 3S ,IS5 bales this day last year. Receipts thus far this week, 242, 791 bales, against 237 ,239 bales for the same time last week. Is The amount coming into sight this week is estimated at 470, UoO bales, against-402, ,oO0 bales for the same week in 1891, the 9,000,- 0OO year. Mississippi offers spot cotton, it is stated, at decline of lsc and Alabama at a decline of Ac. Mobile and Charleston ad- vanced 1sc. Savannah and Augusta declined lsc and Norfolk 1-16c.
 The exports from the ports today were IT, $50 bales 10 France, 9s ,35o bales to Great Britain and 21, 309 bales to the continent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Every Department is Com plete With All the Lat
 est Styles.
Ladies' Department. .'

We show all the latest ideas from Rochester, N. Y., in French kid, Rice kid and Dongola. All styles of last the New Razor, Needle, Berlin and Grecian. If you wear fine shoes We can please your eye, fit your feet and pocketbook for certainty.
 Our line of Philadelphia custom made shoes in
 TURNS AND WELTS are tho handsomest ever shown in Bir- mingham. We want you to see them and pass your judgment on our selec- ton of styles and prices. We show in this line of goods everything up to date in style and prices.
 Cincinnati is noted for making the best wearing goods for the money in our whole land and country. We claim to show in this stock the cream of her manufactories, at prices that all can buy and wear good looking and good wearing shoes at a small cost This line we know is about 25 per cent lower than you can match 1t any shoe store in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Shoes For Old Ladies,

We have given this department our careful thoughts and attention, for there is no shoe too soft and too well made for an old lady. We have had all our shoes in this department care- fully made, well fitted and thoroughly flexible throughout. We have them in lace, Congress and button. Ask to see our Old Ladies' Kangaroo felt-lined lace shoe at $1.35.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Cents Department.

Hero is where we claim to be at the top of the ladder. We handle the very best makes only, and we can safely say that we turn out more meD's shoes in a week than any firm in the state. We ask that you see our line and try on the goods, hear the prices and the trade is closed. Remember we are still selling A. E. Nettleton's best hand made shoes on earth at $5 pair, and every pair warranted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Piano Tuning.

We have in our employ Prof. William \. Thomas, graduate of the tuning school of the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston. He has also factory experience and can furnish the very best of city references. We guarantee his work, Give us trial.
 GILBERT CARTER x CO.'S MUSIC STORE.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
And SURGICAL INSTITUTE

THIS well known Institute, which was
 established several years ago in Bir-
 mingham, is under the immediate supervision of Dr. O. T. Dozier, a gradu- ate of every branch of medical science and foremost among all southern Spe- cialists in his remarkable and successful treatment of all chronic, nervous, blood, skin and genito urinary diseases.
 Dr. Dozier gives his individual study and efforts to the diagnosing and treat. ment of every case, prepares all medi- cines, gives all directions and advice, thus securing to the patient the highest professional skill and privacy, as well as security against mistakes and the use of
 All Kidney, Bladder and Urethral troubles cured in the shortest possible time.
 Neuralgia, Sciatica, Nervous Head aches, Insomnia, Eumbago, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Ozena, Palpitation ofihe Heart, Pale and Sallow Complexion,1 Nervous Prostration, Varicocele, Structure, Gleet and Gonorrhes, Cystitis, Psoriasis, let ter, Eczema, Syphilis, Erysipelas, Lucor- rEea, Failing Womb, Suppressed or Painful Periods, Piles, Fistula and Fis- Power, Impotence and all results of In
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Over Caters.

We are showing in this department a complete stock of new shapes and styles at 50c, 75c and $1 d pair, in all colors. They are just the thing for winter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Boys Department.

This day and time it takes good shoe for a boy, and we knew that when we were having them made. We had the very best stock that we could buy put into them, and say with out fear that we have line that will stand the boys of Birmingham for a long winters wear.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
TREATMENT BY MAIL.

Ae bsf enab He aa7angS and Ma 0tea M0ss o e 1T Me a1 BAf aH o~hf0u A1 gentlemen aDbo ha0s pri0af on6k ana Obo oonSaH Personally, e~ 'una aH aboa7 Aoi ah0 aH DealnnN shOuM zoe 1aH 0 1aat
 We respectfully dank hrea B1Dping haW reSb0nSibhI9
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Repairing Department.

We have decided to reduce all prices in this department 25 per cent, to keep all our shoemakers busy this fall. We use nothing but the very best material, and pay our workmen by the day. Good, honest work on every job. Bring us your work.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Children's and Infants De-
partn1ent.

We have the most complete line of children's and infants shoes ever shown, at prices that will please the planter with cotton at 5u pound.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Evening Slippers.

We are up to date in this depart- ment, both in styles, colors and prices. We can match your evening dresses at about half what they cost a year ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
Trunks and Valises.

We have just received new line of trunks and valises from the largest factories in this country. We will dis count any price you can find in this line.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29

pork, 7l5o higher for January lard and 50 higher Tor January ribs.
 steady. Wheat-No. 2 spring, 5sha 59s4e; No. red. 544o. Corn-No. 2, 44A46l2c. Qats-No. Z. .29a2eAe. Pork S12. 05 1: Q 12 l2sa: shoulders, boxed, $5. 63laa5 .75. Short clear sides; boxed, Se. s7I2a6 50. Whisky, $l,23.
 NEW YORK,
 NEW YORK. Nov. 2s.-Flour was quiet but % 25o; fair to fancy fancy sS.fod5s5; T g'' patents. $2 65a3 10; Minnesota clear. $2.20@2 50; patents, $3. .3Oaa } .s5; low extras, Sl.960 @2 50. Southern four dull, but steady; com mon to fair extra, S2. 1043l00; good to choice extra, S3 1063.5O. Wheat was dull and l2@ 4c higher, closing firm; Mo- rcd in store and were fairly active and irregular at I2 S4c ad- vance, with the trading wholly local swieh- 59Ac; March, l9sc; May, 634c. Corn was dull, but hrmer; No. 2, 5Sa5SAc in elevators 5sa 5sAc afioat; options were moderately ac- tive and firm at Ssc advance; November, 57lse; December, 54l2c; January, 52S4c; May, 52%c. Oats were fairly active; options were hrmer; November, 33l2c; December, 33Aci January, 3l9sc; May, 36Ac. Spot prices mixed western, 33l2 d 35c; white western, 37 Q Al. Hay was steady and moderately active; shipping, 50050c good to choice, 70G 75c. Wool was moderately active and steady; do- nestle fleece, 7@ 22e; pulled. l2@34c. Beef was dull; family, Sl0. 0.UUd F .0U extra mess, $9.o06s. 50. Beet hama weresquiet at Sl7 oo6 lfs50. Tierced beef was dull: city extra India mess, Sl6 Qua .OU. Gut meats were quiet, but easy; pickled bellies, $o 75; shoulders, $5.37l2G5 50; hams, $5. 5.50a9.2 25; middles. nominal. Lard was quiet, but steady; western steam, $7. 32l2; city steam, $6 70; November, $7 30, nominal; December, ST 30, nominal; January, ST .35, nominal; refined was quiet continent, $7. 1d; South American, SS. 20i com pound, S5. 5od 5.75 Pork was dull. but steady; mess, Sl3.5Ud14.00; extra prime, nominal Butter was quiet; state dairy, l3n2312ci creamery dairy, 1ed25ci western dairy, ll0 16c; western creamery, 150ZGc; Elgins. 2oc, Cotton seed oil was quiet, but easier; crude, 25c; yellow, 29tz "a soc. Petroleum was un- changed; Washington, in barrels, $6 .0U; Wash ington. in bulk, $3 50; rednod New York, $5.15; Philadelphia, $5 10; Philadelphia. in bulk. SR coo 2 .65. Resin quiet, but steady; strained comm on to good, $13oG1.a5. Fur pentine was dull, but steady at 27a2oc Rice was steady and in moderate demand domestic, fair to extra. 4AG5c. Molasses-Foreign was nominal: New Orleans open kettle good to choice, ,2oQ3Sc, steady and moderately active Peanuts were quiet; fancy hand-p picked, 3l2G 3S4 Coffee options were steady at 20 to 40 points advances; December delivery, Sl3.650 13. 95; February delivery, SIP. 95n13. .0O; May delivery ,Sl2. 3Oa12 45: July delivery SIP. 30; September delivery, SIP 0Ud 12. 20. Spot Rio was dull, Duc steady, No. T, l5S4c. Sugar Raw was quiet: lair refining, 3c. Refined was quiet, but steady; of A, 4a4c; standard A, .4 l16644c; cutloaf, 49sd5 1-l6c; crushed 44s a 5 1-16c; granulated. l-l6 a 4Ssc treights to Liverpool were quiet, but firm cotton, 5-32d; grain, 3hd.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29

  an Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29

matters acred moderate 
 
  or ques stion 8 o emale Iours m to m 0 Sundays
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2s.--Flour was firm, but quiet; patents, S2.5002.6 .60; fancy, $2 05 e 2. To; choice, $l 7aal .s5. Wheat was higher; December. 514c; May, 56a4c. Corn was higher: December, 44sc; May, 45sic Oats were quiet; May ,32Ac. Pork, standard mess, SIP 37l2. Lard,. prime steam, S6. so; choice, S6. .92l2. Dry salted meats-ohoulders, $5.25; {; longs, $6 l2p2 ;clear ribs, S625; shorts, $6.37A. Bacon-Boxed shoulders, $5.25; longs, $7.00; clear rIbs, S7. 20; shorts, ST 20. High wines were firm at $l .23.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29

Failing all disceon conago or diseases Wae the boo impair the established founded skill grounded the gratitude of thousands whom
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.


 LIVERPOOL, Nov. 2s.-Noon.-Cotton demand was fair; with prices easier; American hiddling, 732d. Sales, 10, ,000 bales, of which 9100 were American; for speculation and export, 1000 bales Receipts, ,000 bales, of which IA 500 were American. Futures opened easy; demand moderate. American middlfng and low middling clause quotations:
 December and January de-
 livery ......................3 , O6-61d03 O7-b4d January and February de-
 livery y.....................3 O7-64d@3 O9-64d February and March deliv-
 cry y......s...................3 lO-b4d March and April delivery. 8 12-64d@3 1164d April and May delivery....3 13-64d May and June delivery ....3 15-64d@3 l4-64d June and July delivery ....3 16-64d July and August delivery 8 1s-64d
 LIVERPOOL, Nov. 2S.-4 p p.m.-Futuresc closed easy.
 American midding and low middling clause quotations:
 November delivery. O7-64d November and December
 deliV vry........ ..............3 O7-o4d December and January de- January and February de-
 livery ......................3 3 O7-64d February and March deliv- March and April delivery 8 1o-64d@3 11-64d April and May delivery...3 13-64d+ May and June delivery. .....3 l3-64dG3 14-64d June and July delivery. 3 15-6id03 16-64d July and August delivery. 3 17-64d*
 Sellers. tBuyers. Value.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
CHICAGO CHANGE.


 CHICAGO. Nov. 2S.-Like the business of all sessions imm ediately preceding holiday, today's trade in wheat bore the m 7rks of un- importance. The buying waa more pronounced than the selling. May wheat opened at 59A0 59ssc, sold between 59A and 60lsc, closing at 597sa6oc, ssc higher than yesterday. Cash wheat was steady and unchanged.
 Corn-Hoders of corn took u little consola- >ion in the fact that today's receipts fell be- the estimate. Privileges held the market in the limits defined by them for some but in the end 1t broke through calls Janced moderately. May corn opened sold between 4Sssa49c and closed at dl2c higher than yesterday. Cash slow. Nothing at all was done in nd the new was barely steady.
 M. variation from yesterday s
 [odaE The
 ntrely bare
 higher than )It steady.
 of wheat
 products
 ything but
 or profess
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 Ig firm at .
 The close
 or January
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
IN WALL STREET.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2a.-The opening de alings at the stock excbage were characterized by a good deal of tirmness, owing manly to an ad- vance Of 1per cent in Northwest. The general list failed 10 sympathize to any extent, i'm proving only lsGss per cent. The rise only seemed to serve to stimulate those operating for decline to renewed efforts, and in a short time the whole list developed weakness. The decline was gradual at first, but became more apparent as the absence of supporting orders gathered force. Late in the day a ru- nor gain cd currency that the sugar trust had closed, and sharp drive was made against that stock, which dropped from S9s4 to S64s. off cials stated after the close Of business that the rumor was untrue, and that the rein erles would be closed only over the Thanksgiving s holiday. Final quotations showed a recovery of IA to per cent. The market closed barely steady. Railway bonds were quiet and lower
 The sales or listed stocks aggregated A. 900 shares. unlisted 73.000 shares.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-Money on call was more active at la 112 per cent; last loan at per cent, and closing offered at per cent. Prime mercantile paper. 4G5 per cent. Bar silver. 614c.
 Sterling exchange was strong, with actual business in bankers bills at Si. 66l2@4 S6s4 for sixty days and S4. S7I204.6744 for demand; !; posted rates. $4. s7@4.SSla commercial bills. S4 4.S5A04. .S6h.
 Treasury baiances-Coin, S1os ,992 O0O; cur rency, $64 ITS 1000.
 Government bonds were firm.
 State bonds were dull.
 Railroad bonds were lower,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-29
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