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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-24

Up in the Second district Billy Buchan
is known as kodak politician-he takes
everything in sight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-24

DOoDLEsOCK-Thisw word is favorite Of
Sol Miller OF she Troy Chief Il is probs-
bly, corruption OF the Scotch word fer
bagpipe, 'doOd lessck" Miller uses q n
the sense of \ wind bag, contemptGoGsly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-24

CATFISH ARIsToCRAcV-A satiricsl dss-
ignAtion OF tie people in the Missouri bot
toms used By John J. IasalIs- TIE al6sa
ar.stOc-at lived on catfish.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-24

ELMPEE ERs-A female sufragist for
cash This originated with Eskridge OF
Emporia. There used 70 Be wild razor
back sew in southern Misso1ri which &c
secure food for lis young would seize tue
bsrk Of a slippery Elm tree 81 the bottoQ
and strip j; TO the yery top
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-24
QUEER KANSAS EXPRESSIONS.

QUEER KANSAS EXPRESSIONS.
JERKIKs-Any kind of a vehicle. The
word is still used in some of the older sec
tions of Kansas. 1t originated from the
jerking motion of the old stage coaches.
BEECHER BIBLEs-Rifes. They are So
called from the expression of Henry Ward
Beecher that one rifle had more moral
power over Pro slavery man than hun
dred bibles.
s. G. Q-"Sound the Goose Question"
When a man was n Pro-slavery man he
was said 20 be sound on the goose ques-
ton, or ,. q. ..
CYCLoNEs-Ths is a Kansas word. Ser
geant John p. Finley made the first report
in Washington of the terrible twisting
storms, and in his report he said the peo-
pie of Kansas called them cyclones"
NEwBRASKA-Nebrask was originally
called that by the people OF Kansas who
spoke of that territory just as il there was
an old Brasks.
BORDER RUFFIANs-ThIs now common
expression Was first used IN regard to the
Missourians' actions toward Kansas in
1855 by Horace Greedy.
JAYHAwKED-To devastate and piunder.
Kansas free state men in some instances
jayhawked the Missourians. The state
nickname, Jay hawker, comes from
this.
DOoDLEsOCE-Thisw word is q favorite OF
Sol Miller OF the Troy Chief Il is probs-
bly, corruption OF the Scotch word fer
bSgpipe, "doOdlessck." Miller uses u Ia
the sense Of wind bag, contemptGoGsly
ELMPEE ERs-A female suffrag!st for
cash Tnis originated with Eskridge OF
Emporia. There used 70 Dc wild razor
back sow in southern MissoGri which &c
secure food for is young vo1.d seize the
bark of slippery Elm tree 81 the botioQ
and strip j; TO the yery top
CATFISH ARLsToCRAcT-A sstiricsl dss-
ignAtion OF tie people in the Missouri bot
toms used By John j. IsgzlIs- TIE ealash
ar:stOc-st lived or catfish.
PoLTF0x-To da-die. In Kansas = man
IS said % poly fox around. Il Is nos kaoan
how or where il originated, but certain e
j. that IL j. never heard outside OF Kansas
Il must have been Invented IN shis staf=
CoFoTE-Wesssra ksaszs j. known a.
De coyote distTisL" The eoFots = Sse
native wolf Is i not kaoSa who j. re
sponsib.s for tie word Tss cd settlers
proEounee IS -kEo-f.n wits she acc eat On
he first aud last syslAbi-s.
FORMERLY oE KAysks-Tkis phrae =
- =-----.x y. -.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
THE SOUTHERN
Royalty Entertains the Vanderbilt Glee Club-List of Guests for the
 Occasion.

The Vanderbilt Glee club, which gave a performance at O'Brien's last night, was rendered a delightful reception after the performance by the Southern club. The reception was swell affair, and no city in the south has entertained the Vanderbilt boys with more pomp than did the South ern last night.
 A large theater party, composed of some of the elite of the city attended the theater, and after the performance was over re- paired to the rooms of the Southern cub, [, where inviting refreshments were in wait ing. o,.oo,.n,, ,.a ,oon so,ro, a..o ing begun, and was kept up until after 2 o'clock. The club rooms were a scene of gaiety, and every one seemed inspired with the college boys and sought In every way to make the time pleasant and entertaining. :.
 The manner in which they were treated will make the Southern always hold a warm spot in their hearts.
 Among those present were the following: Misses Hattie Hewitt, Delma Wilson Orline Arnold, Jennie Porter, Matte Lucy Martin, Lizzie Hutton, Woodward, Lucille Smith, Annie Redd, Flora Buell., Edith Buell, Lucy Hagood, Turner, Wood, Nellie Ryder, Lewis, Lyde and Mrs. Florence Throckmorton; /; MessT Mudd RtaqsR s%sR Shropshire. Wade, Foster, II. Going, c. H. Colviu, P. Moore, Dr. Morris, Boyle, Snow, Dr. J. II. Allen, F. A. Grider of Mississippi, J. N. Ross, w. B. Ryder of Charlotte, N. C., r. F. Ellis.
 The chaperones were: Judge H. A. Sharpe and wife, Judge J. J. Banks and wife, Maj. F. Y. Anderson and wife, R. N. Rhodes and wife, J. w. Tomlinson and wife, J. w. Johnson and wife, Capt. Joseph F. Johnson and wife, Col. Jon n NJ. Martin and wife, Sam Weakey and wife, w c Ward and wife, Hon. A. o. Lane and wife, Maj w. J. Milner and wife, H. H. Maberry and wife, R. Randolph and wife, II. L. Badham and wife, Richard F. Johnston and wife, J. Q. Cohen and wife, Col. J. w. Bush and wife, Mai G. c. Ball aud wife. Gen. Fred S Ferguson and wife
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

There was most interesting meeting held at the Young Men's S. Christian asso- citation rooms Sunday afternoon from to 4 o'clock, in which a large number of young men participated.
 MT. Harry Hawkins conducted the meet- ing and delivered most interesting ad- dress on "What Is the Most Appropriate Christmas Present.''
 Another pleasing feature of the meeting was the vocal solo by MT. k. $. Willis, state secretary for the association. MT. Willis arrived Saturday from extended trip in the interest of the association through Mississippi, and leaves again Thursday, this time for Chattanooga, where he will meet in conference the other southern state secretaries and will arrange for the association's summer school in Knoxville.
 The woman's auxiliary will meet Thurs day afternoon at o'clock to arrange a programme tosbe carried out Tuesday night next at their regular New Years gather ing, which will be a social event to be talked of for a long time.
 The rooms are fast becoming the most popular resort in the city for the young men. Crowds can be seen there every day, and are always so cordially received by Mir. Vincent, who is always there, anxious to contribute to the pleasure of the young peo- pie who visit the association.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
CANADIAN BANKING SYSTEM

The bankers aud fnancers who have studied the financial systems of various countries are more pleased with the Cana dian system than any other. Judging by the tests to which 1t has been put, it is su- perior to the United States. In fact, the banks of Canada have several times come to the rescue of this country in moving the crops out west. The Canada system is based on S15, 900, GOO n gold. The banks have good deal of leeway, and can con tract and expand tho currency as the de- sue credit notes equal to the amount of their unimpaired capital. These notes are secured by the double liability of the stock holders, and also by first lien on the assets of tho banks. The security averages four times the total possible circulation and about seven times the actual circula- tion. This is admitted to be sufficient guarantee. A fund for the redemption of the notes of insolvent banks is maintained by the banks. This sum amounts to 5 per cent of tho sum of notes in circulation dur ing the previous year. This fund is held by the Canadian treasury and the banks are compelled to keep it intact. Each sol vent bank guarantees the security of the note. The union banks establish branch banks at any time.
 The Baltimore bankers, in their plan, evidently had in view the principal fea- lures of the Canadian system. One ad- a tage of the Canadian system is that the kiss of interest are kept down. The busi-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
CHRISTMAS DAY.

Contributed by Rev. Father o'Rlley.I
 ''I bring you glad tidings of great joy that shall be to all thy people; for this day is born to you a Savior. who Is Christ, the Lord, in the city of David. "-Luke xxi, 10-11.
 Glory to God in the highest and peac to men of good will.
 Such was the angelic historic song chanted centuries ago at Bethlehem by the angels when they announced the dawn of the first Christmas to the shepherds of Judea, who were attending to their night watch and in their salutation may be found what constitutes en universal desire at the present time-the means of making the great joyous feast happy one-to give glory to God for the wonderful work which His omnipotence wrought when, at Beth lehem, from virgin, babe was born to redeem the world from moral wrong, to array the world in new beauty and bring the earth nearer to Heaven. He was to unite earth with Heaven and blot out all moral wrongs by offering himself upon the cross for the sins of mankind He came to give us perfect example, but the greatest reason for His coming was His great desire to be loved by us. To accomplish sthis end He becomes our kin, bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh. The apostle called Jesus Christ the second Adam, and institutes a comparison between him and the first, for, as h the first, all men die, so in the second all are made alive. In this natural order Adam was the father of the human race and in the spiritual order Christ is the au- thor of grace and glory.
 Let us all today, in truly Christmas way, try to make each other happy by for getting misunderstandinEs and supplying the wanting needs of the poor. Open your hearts and purses to the poor aud the or- phans today. Not the cost of the Christi mas gift, but the spirit which prompts It, gives it the real value
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
TWO MORE HELD
For the Killing of James r. Thornton. One of Them Has Few Words
 to Say.

Two white men are in the county jail charged with the murder of James F. Thornton near the fair grounds last Fri day night. They were arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Burgin yesterday afternoon.
 Joe Tippett, agedd q, was arrested late in the afternoon ,the evidence obtained by Cor oner Dusenberry having pointed to him as Thornton's murderer. Tippett was brother in-law of Thornton, and it is said they were not on the best of terms. Tippett refused to talk or to answer any questions last night, but it is said he has made two or three contradictory statements as to where he was on the day of the killing. when arrested. The officers think they have a strong case against him.
 A short time after Tippett's arrest L. c. Echols was found on the streets by Deputy Sheriff Burgin and arrested on suspicion. Echols is P years old and took his arrest very hard. He was seen by an AGE-HER- ALD reporter at the jail last night, to whom he made the following statement:
 He said: s'I was in Birmingham last Friday and at o'clock was at the Singer machine office. saw Thornton pass there. Half an hour later went down to Trigg's furniture store and stayed there some time. I then went out Second avenue to West End, getting there about 3:3O o'clock, and remained there about an hour. 1 then started to walk home to Powderly and had gone about a quarter of a mile when overtaken by a negro who was driving wagon. l got in the wagon and rode to Mir. Higgins, where got off and stayed some little time. Another wagon came along and got In it and rode to within short distance of my house. When 1 got home it was dark. knew Mr. Thornton well, had worked in his store until about two months ago, when he moved it from West End to Ensley. He seemed just like a brother to me-
 The arrests grew out of the investigation instituted by Coroner Dusen berry.
 Upon what theory does the expert cook proceed? That Dr. Price's Baking Pow der is the best of leayening agents.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
DEAD ON HIS KNEES.
D. J. McCord, We'll Known Citizen of Avondale, Found Dead in
 His Bed Room.

Judge David J. McCord died at his home in Avondale last night of heart disease.
 He had gone home little after o'clock from the Methodist church where Christ mas tree festival had been given Shortly after 10 o'clock he went into his room, and about ten minutes later his daughter, Mrs. Valdibill, found him dead. He had died while on his knees, and had not been dead over ten minutes when found.
 Judge McCord was about 65 years old, and had four sons and one daughter living. He was member of the Episcopal church |, an Odd Fellow and also a member of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. He was one of the best known men about Bir- mingham. and universally liked.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
A CARD OF THANKS.

MT. Robert Sturges wishes to thank his patrons and friends who have been so liberal in their patronage, and takes this means of doing so. He thanks them all and desires the continuance of their patron- age, which he knows he will get as long as he continues to keep the quality of goods he now handles, which, as every one in Birmingham knows, are of the best quality aud at prices that cannot be beat anywhere in the south.
 Furthermore he desires to offer his patrons the privilege of changing any article they have purchased during the holidays that does not suit them. This offer has never befole been made by any merchant in this city, but he does this to show his appreciation of the liberal patron age he has received.
 Wishing you all merry Christmas and prosperous New Year, am your friend,
 ROBERT STUHGES.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Banister's French calf Cordovan, patent calf and all imported skins S4.50 at T. C.. Kings.
 Order Christmas liquors from the J. C.. Marks Liquor company, wholesale liquors, 2026 Second avenue, Wilson building. Family trade q speciality. We have no branch store. f121- eod-1m.
 Both the Southern club and the Philhe- donian club will give informal dances at their club rooms today, and there is no doubt of each scoring a complete success, as failure is an unknown word to these swell organizations.
 Last Sunday man took basket of fruit to the county jail aud gave it to the pris- oners. He declined 10 give his name, and is unknown 10 the officials and the prison CTS. They wish to express their apprecia- tion of his kindness in remembering them on this occasion.
 No nicer or more appropriate holiday gift can be found than "Foibles of Fancy and Rhymes of the Times," by Dr.. Orion T. Dozer A number Of these books have been placed sale at Nabers, Morrow dS Sinpige, and the author has generously do- mated 50 per cent of the sales to charity. This is fine opportunity to obtain an in- telectual least and aid the cause of charity at the same time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
THE IRON MARKET

CINCINNATI, Dec. 22.-rhose who ex- pected a dull season immediately preceding the holidays have not been disappointed. A good many inquiries are floating about, but very little buying is done. There is no reason to expect any change in this general situation until perhaps the middle of January, when it is believed that a good many contracts for pig iron will be made. It is we'll known fact that every contract for iron that has been placed during the past four years, if tue deliveries ran a few months ahead, proved to be losing one to the buyer before it ended. It is not sur prising, therefore, that consumers are very chary about taking hold freely for the the future, as it is not easy to be convinced that the uniform experience of four years is now to be reversed. Intelligent buyers, however, who study the situation believe that an end must come some time to this long and monotonous decline and that it is now very near at hand. It seems req sonable, therefore, to look for quite lib- eral buying after the turn of the year.
 The most noteworthy features of the market today are firmness of the largest sellers both ofsouthern and northern iron and weakness of the smaller producers who must have their daily orders or suffer. The largest producer of southern iron holds rigidly to its schedule of prices, and in spite of the talk of lower figures prevail ing, has booked an average of about 1000 tons per day during the current month Some low sales of Bessemer iron are re- ported, but the large makers of that metal prefer 10 pile their stock rather than ac- cept ruling quotations.
 Reports from the foundry trade gen erally are not discouraging. While some com plain of extreme dullness, others again are very busy. The general tendency IS to- ward larger heats.
 We quote for cash f. o. b. cars Cincin- nati:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
ATTACKED BY A MOE.

KNoxvILLE, Tenn, Dec. 24.-Deputy Sheriff Payne of Campbell county had a terrible experieDc. with mob of negroes today and was morlally wounded. He was taking two negroes from Jefiieo to the county jail nt Jacksboro. At Oswego station, near Jellico. large pumbe of drunken negroes boarded the train and seeing two friends under arrest commenced En assault on the officer. He was cut in several piecss ana cannot live. The negroes ali escaped.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
BIG FOUR ROUTE,

BEST LINE TO THE NORTH AND EAST. All lines from the south make direct con . nections in central union station, Ciucin- nau, with through trains of the "Big Four' to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cleveland, New York and Bos- ton. For full information cali on nearest agent or address D. 5. MARTIN,
 Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agt.,
 l.. o. MCCORMICK,
 Passenger Traffic Manager, 12-22-St Cincinnati, O.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
WITH THE CHURCHES.

At the Church of the Advent Dr. Beard will conduct services.
 At o'clock service will be held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Dr. Morris.
 The services at St. Mary's-on the High lands this morning will be particularly in- teresting and appropriate to the season.
 Rev. John Barbour of the South High lands Presbyterian church will preach at 10:30 o'clock this morning in the church corner of Avenue F andi Twenty second street. Good music and singing. Every body invited.
 There will be an early mass at St. Paul's this morning by Rev. Father O'Riley. It begins at o'clock. The second will com mence at 7:20 a. m. Another will be said at 10:3O o'clock, at which a special musical treat will be given.
 Catarrh is a constitutional disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy. It
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
TO THE PUBLIC

We are now offering pure and delicious wines, such as claret, 50 cents per gallon 1; sherry, 75 cents per gallon; port, 75 cents Ter gallon. We can do this because we are agents for the largest wine producers iu California. We also keep large stock Of imported wines and liquors, which We will sell a. reasonable prices.
 $. WISE & Co.,, Corner Twentieth street and Morris ave- nue. u-Su2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
A GREAT REDUCTION.

PITTsBURa, Pa., Dec. 24.-rhe new wage scale for the Carnegie steel works at Home stead was posted iu the several departments of the works today, and disclosed an aver age reduction of 35 per cent. Besides ihis the services of a number of high priced men are dispensed with. The rents on company houses were materially reduced. There was some dissatisfaction, but despite the grumbling the scale will be ccepttd as printed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

ness men living in the interior towns can obtain money at as low rate as those in the large cities. Even the farmers enjoy the same privilege. This feature is espe- eially desirable in the United States. It will promote industrial enterprises and &C., celerate business.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
ANOTHER REMOVAL.

The Birmingham Undertakers have re- moved their establishment to 215 North Twentieth street, and now have on hand a large and complete line of undertaking goods. They will attend promptly to any orders intrusted to them. Open day and night. 12-5-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
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 oftsse of AGE -HERAD.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

Paper duty was invented by William III in 1894 In 1870 Knight had to pay e20 ,000 duty on the paper used in the Penny Cyclo- paeiia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, corner Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for temperature recorded in the shade and on a northern sheltered eXco3ure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
 When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

A BIRMINGHAM merchant has wisely or- dered a lot of hats of extra size. He has noticed that men need bigger hats after Christmas.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

THIS is day of peace on earth and good will to men. The heart is alive to all it's noblest impulses. It is time for giving of gifts, for family reunions, for rest from labor and for church going. It is a gracious and hallowed time. We all wish that it was time of universal peace, as it was at the birth of Christ, but no so. There are wars and rumors of war. Still the world is growing better and brighter, and the day is nearer when war will be unknown. The outlook for the coming year is brighter than it was last Christmas. Com merce is resuming it's accustomed chan nels, production is increasing and the time of close economy is drawing to 8 close. Birmingham was never buster than during the present. holiday season.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

THE gifts made by the hand of the giver are those that possess the greatest charm. In such gifts the individuality of the loved one is woven. Such gift has personality of its own
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

What helps the ambitious housewife? Nothing so much as Dr: Price's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

FIX ZEN HUNDRED DOLLARS win buy the 8-room residence No. 1917 Avenue D, on lot 5ox14o fset. Apply 10 T.
 Motion, agent. d25-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25

Have you read the AGE-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., 1894-12-25
Tie U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aN others.
A GNEAT SENSATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, , Dec. 24.-Thomas Williams, Jr., ex.president of the Cali fornia Jockey club, has accused Porter liberatey robbing Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry, the claimant in the celebrated will case, and who is now in an in sane asylum, while acting as her guardian. Williams says Ashe squandered two mems fortunes and be intends to criminally prosecute him. The allegations have caused great sensation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
uTHE BuRGLAR.O

Augustus Thomas great society comedy drama will be at O'Brien's opera house to- day at matinee and tonight. The piece has established a splendid reputation wherever it has been played. The I ta t. tie Lottie Briscoe, has become ceebrat~1 in the part of Editha and is probably the highest salaried child on the American stage. She is the possessor of phenome- nal voice, rich contralto of great range and power, and her singing is a great fea- ture of the performances.
 The difficult part of the burglar is in the hands of the capable young actor, ". R. Ogden, and several of the leading parts are filled by actors that have been identified with the play for the past two seasons, thus insuring fine presentation.