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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Perilous Mining.

The Carrara marble quarries, which ara 400 or -b00 in number, arc situated far above tho town in the midst of the grand est and most savage scenery The soft aerial hues which distance lends to tho mountains disappear on nearer approach Tho grcat peaks stand up against the sky in fantastic forms No trees or venture clothe their naked sides, no flowers grow, no water flows to fertilizo that soil The 5000 quarrymon who are busy here appear as ants crawling on the vast hillsides. The marble is quarried by dynamite Every moment explosions rend the air, and huge fragments fly up as if expelled from a volcano Often tho mine has to be placed in the perpendicular face of precipice Then tho workman is lowered by rope and hangs suspended, Hike the samphire gathcrcr, 'twixt earth and heaven. X dreadful trado.' About 160, 900 tons of marble arc annually exported, of which most goes to America. The quantity is inexhaustible. e.-English Illustrated Nigga Einn
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Curious Electrical Phenomena.

Petroleum spirit or benzine, is largely used in the silk and wool industries and in chemical cleaning" works as a solvent for greasy impurities. It is extremely vol atile and inllammablo and has often been suspected of being the cause of those mys- terious fires which occasionally break out in works and factories where it is much used. The ignition of this spirit has now been shown to be spontaneous and to be caused by electrical excitation. In cer- tain states of the atmosphere especially when it is cold and dry tho spirit becomes excited and exhibits sparks and flashes of light to the accompaniment of cracking sounds, and the ignition of the spirit may take place at any moment.
 Kissling, in Germany, recommends that a small quantity of some kind of soap, sol. uble in petroleum, shall be dissolved in it, and maintains that this will prevent the eectrical excitatiCn, even when so littie1 as 02 to 0.3 is added The use of soap in spirit that is in state of excitation al. ! ways avcrts the danger of ignition. ThisR form of activity in petroleum spirit is never observed in moist or warm weather, the conditions of which tend to carry of or prevent the manifestation of electricity, and the soap probably provides the neces- sary moisture, water being otherwise non misciblc with petroleum spirit .-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
THE SHEEP STORY

WHICH COLONEL OATES TELLS TO ILLUS TRATE CAPTAIN ROLES CRY OF FRAUD. Colonel Oates illustrates Captain Kolb's everlasting, unvarying, unfailing and par rot like cry of fraud with the following anecdote, of which the captain reminds him:
 A man once stole sheep and was in- 1icted. He went to a lawyer to defend him, and after hearing his story, the law. yer said: 'You are guilty and you can't possibly be acquitted. Your only chance is to appear crazy. So when you get into roprt, no matter what they say to you, an swer 'Baa!'''
 So when he got into court the solicitor read the indictment and asked the prisoner if he were guilty or not guilty.
 The answer came promptly, "Baal'' Did you steal the sheep or not?''
 'Baa!''
 ..Is that all you can say?''
 ''baa!u
 The judge-Mr. Solicitor, this man seems to be crazy.
 E'Baa!'
 The iudge-Nol pros the case and take him out of here.
 "Baa!"
 Once out, the lawyer got him off to one side, slapped him on the back and said, all smiles: 'Didn't we play it nice on lem. Now give me that S25 you promised me" 7" ttBaglD
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
SENSATION EXPLODED.

A SCHOOL TEACHER SAID TO HAVE BEEN
 SHOT AT PRCVEs A CANARD.
 Sunday night a sensational report was sent out from here 10 northern and western papers detailing what purported to have been a dastardly crime against school teacher.
 The specials went on to say that the school house had been posted and the teacher warned 10 leave that community. The teacher, whose name is Kaigler, paid no attention to the notice, and day or two later voiley of shot was fired into the school house and some of the pupils wounded. So much for the report.
 Governor Jones' attention was called to these specials, and he wired Sheriff Nc Lendon for particulars of the outrage. Yesterday he received the following tele- gram from the sheriff:
 LAFAYETTE, Ala, July 20. Hon. Thomas G. Jones, Birmingham;
 My best information is, there was a mo- tice posted on Kaigler's school house, as published in newspapers. Kaigler says there was shot fired. The shot fell in the school house. Don't know whether they were fired at the house or not. J. J. Rob- inson says he spoke in the neigh borhood yesterday and talked with Kaigler. He is still teaching and there is no danger of his being molested.
 J. E. MCLENDoN, Sheriff.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
TERSELY TOLD.

You can buy shoes cheap at c. Il. Frau ois', fG22 Second avenue.
 Banisters, French calf, cordovan kanga- roo, and patent leather shoes now S4 .50, Mems 8 calf skin shoe now $1. 95. Great bargains. Oxford ties. T. c. Rings.
 The house of Mrs. Groggins, at Nine- teenth street and upper corner of the ceme- tery, was stoned all day yesterday and last night by unknown miscreanIs.
 There will be an important meeting at at the gymnasium next Friday night, July z7, at 8:30 o'clock. All members of the Athletic club aud the Young Mems Chris tian association are urgently requested to be present,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
A NOTABLE WEDDING

VlCKsBURa, Miss. July 25.-Tbe nup- tials of Miss Mary Pearce Phelps and Count k. Paoli Caselli, late secretary of the ltal- ian World s fair commission, was celebrated this afternoon at the plantation residence of the bride's father, Dr. A. J. Phelps, near the little station of Nitta Yuma, ac- cording to the rites of the Roman Catholic church. The ceremony was private, vice. Consul N. Piazzi of this city being one of the few invited guests. Count Paoli Ca- sllf and bride will leave for Italy via New York in few days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
ALABAMA STATE LEAGUE

OF NEGRO DEMOCRATS INDoRsE THE s*ATE
 AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS
 MONTGOMERY, July 25.-[Special. 1.-The Alabama State -nemecrntia- -leaSne- q col. ored organization, met here today, with A. E. Atwater in the chair. The meeting indorsed the national and state administra- lions, and called on the negroes to support Colonel Oates.
 James A. Ross of New York was recom- mended by the meeting for consul 10 San Domingo.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
FAILED TO APPEAR.

MERIDIAN, Miss, July 23.-[Special Correspondence. l-Capt. E. L. Sykes, formerly travelling salesman for George D. Barnard & Co.,, the blank book house of St. Louis, and who is under indictment for em mbezzling funds of the company, failed to appear for trial today, the time set by the circuit court now in session, and his bond of S3000 was declared forfeited ard alias caplas issued to numerous counties. It is understood most persistent effort will be made to bring him to trial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Fresh bread and candy made daily. c. w. Cody,3d avenue, next old pOstOffice. 1e5 H2b
ELECTED THEIR OFFICERS.

The following is the list of the officers in the companies of Con federate volunteers:
 Company A-Captain, T. A. Hamilton; {; first lieutenant, J. Mckee Gould; second lieutenant, John M. Haran: first sergeant, |. D. McMeekin; second sergeant, Henry Kelly; third sergeant, D. J. MeCord; first corporal, T. J. Hickman; second corporal, H. F. Bridewell.
 Company B-Captain, J. M. Arnold; first lieutenant, Dr. o. T. Dozier; second lieutenant, J. T. Garretson; third iieuten- ant, J. P. Fuller; first sergeant, George DeWhiting.
 Company C-Captain, F. s. Ferguson; other officers to be elected today as per cal of Captain Ferguson.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
PERSONAL.

Miss Cornelie Meade has returned from a summer outing.
 Miss Craig Sturgs left Tuesday to visit friends at Scottsboro, Ala.
 Miss Leila Talley of Trussville is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Elias Davis.
 Maj. W. M, Carothers, we'll and popu- larly known knight of the grip, is at the Florence.
 Miss Mary Griffin returned home yester- day afternoon after pleasant visit to rela- lives at Trussville.
 Miss Fanny Reese left Monday afternoon for Marion, to spend several weeks with relatives and friends.
 MT. M. D. Orcutt, press operator for the Daily News, left yesterday morning for a ten days' visit to his old home in Pltts- burg.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastoYia. .
NEw0HT6ARTERS H6A

~ IN NEW Ft7F67AKFEKS.
 nii9ae Gol MeFee' chairman of the de,e eem av7 -n-1 efees leso,i,- ..aasoclation, who for long time made the Hotel Morris his Headquarters, has removed to the Florence, where he has secured rooms and will in future be found when in the city. Colonel Melee is untiring in his efforts to promote the interests of the Travellers Protective association, and will always be found ready, willing and waiting. Success, colo
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR

Tie largest wine producing company in California, and can sell for family use their Iure, delicious claret at 50 cents ger gallon. We also sell tLe finest of domestic and i'm Iorted ljquors at reasonable prices.
 $. WISE & Co.,, No. s, corner Morris Avenue and Twentieth Street. ap15 Pm 2dp
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
SOMETHING NEW.

The Sugar Loaf Pineapple.
 Just received a fresh lot of BellvieW Plantation, Fla, Su- gar Loaf Pineapples, the very finest in the market. D. c. Behrens, Avenue F and l2th street. TelephOne 680.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
100 volumes choicest books

1OU VUIUIIPS CHUIC6SI UOOKS and literature handsomely bound in silk vellum, gilt top, only 40c. per volume. Dis played in our windows. Smith & Montgomery Book and Sta tiOnery Go.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Medalan Diploma.
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Drs. Ballard & Clapp have removed their office from 2006 Third avenue to 2020 Third avenue, where they have secured rooms on the ground floor. jyS I'm 2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
SECOND EDITION.
YEsTERDAY,s TEMpERATrRE

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 accorded in the shade and on a northern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26

Ladies' button shoes at and less than fac tory cost to make room for BIO ,000 stock of fall shoes at T. c. King's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
THE LAST WEEK.

20 per cent discount on miscellaneous books-'tis for a fact. Smith & Montgomery Book and Stationery Go.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
THE WEATHER,

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty four hours: Generally fair; south winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
LEGI ITIMATE
 Tersms
 FAKES.

I is in order for us to inform the 2 public that our business is still conducted in hgamate manner, 2 L without being compelled to resort to Iaking, evidenced by the large crowds who daily throng our large establishment, conclusiyely show ing that we are selling the 6eSt goods for the 60H money. We are not closing out our immense stock of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Etc, at great sacri- fices-simply divide profits with you. A call will prove convincing. The line of Summer Clothing has been enlarged. It embraces all styles-Cheviots, Serges, Alapacas. Sicilians, Drap de Etes, Etc.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
Forgot He Was Married.

A story is told of newly welded couple who were guests at the Kennedy House, Chattanooga. Tbc man registered like this: August Buorgcr and wife" He re- mained one day, and when he stepped up to ask the amount of his bill Clerk Bay less said it would be $4.
 -Four dollars!" MT. Bucrger said. "Why, your rates are rather high, aren't thcy''' No, l guess not. That's only $2 day"
 But have been hero only ono day.'' II know it, but it is S4," MT. Bayless replied.
 How do you figure thatP' the newly welded man asked as he leaned over tho counter with a frown of pcrplexity on his otherwise blissful features. Well thero's yourself, ono day, $2; and there's your wife, one day, S2; two and two mako four.''
 Then tho fellow slammed his fist down on tho register, while crimson flush of blood suffuscd his checks.
 Well, I'll swear,' ho cried, eff didn't forget all about hor, I'll eat my hat Hcrc take this V, keep tho changeand say noth. ing about it, please"
 But tho clerk didn't keep the change, so lhc didn't think there was any reason v...;yr louldn't tell the s-.s,iry. which he did,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-26
M. VEIL & BRO., 1915 and 1917 First Avenue.
 Potter Block. Sole Agents. .a KNOX HATS SSa

N. B. ONr G,eat D, ,iVesi-Men's Half Hose, in black and tan, lOc, Mems Balbriggan Undershirts, 25c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
AMaLGAMATsD CONVENTION.
The Wage Scale Adnptcd-rho Committees
Now mt Work.

The Wage Scale Adnptcd-Tho Committees
Now mt Work.
CLEVELAND. May 2l.-Aiter a day OF
rest, the delegates to tho Amalgama.ed
convention met at tho usual hour for
smother siege OF work that will finish
the business OF tho convention. The
wage scale has been fixed and the work
OF the committee was takon up at tho
reassenblirg OF the convention. At
the conclusion OF the usual routine bus
mess at the opening OF their meeting, it
was. announced that committee work
was next in order and would occupy
the remainder Of the ,imc. The con-
veH,ion then adjourned until tomorrow
morning to allow the committee time
for consultation, which at once assem-
bled md proceeded to work. The two
most important committees were those
on grievances and constitution, aud tho
members OF each we're coon hard at
work. The result Of their deliberations,
OF course, will not be mado public.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
DELtIAIRE.
All Sorts OF Local SowG and Gossip from
tlH Glass City.


iii1 Glass City.
II Ia now thought there will be no
contest for congressional delegates In
this city. This Is based on tho idea
That delegates will DO collected who arc
favorable to Colonel poorman, but who
arp not opposed 10 Lion. LorCnzo Dan
ford, md will consequently DO favorable
to making tho county solid for tho ono
most likely to secure tho nomination.
II this arrangement 10 fully consun.
mated II will settle tho matter 90 far US
this city Is concerned, and como OF tho
men spoken TO for delegates by Colonel
Poorman aro that class Of mon. There
Is no usc In waging u bitter personal
contest when the matter can DO cQuit-
ably eottled without II, and this plan Ia
fair for oil concerned. But tho samo
rulo should apply in othor townships,
sRyo whore there Is = contest. III that
event ono or tho other must win, md
tho nun with the most OF them ought
to have thom oil when tho timo comos.
Mossrs. W. +. Reed. Fred Grimm,
Fred Eberle, George pracht and Harry
Thurbor. a8seSsors from this city, madc
thc!r returns to tho county auditor ycs.
tcrday. Tho Third, Fourth and Fifth
wards showed q total falling of OF 800.
$40, while tho Second shows m increase
over tho returns OF last year Of $3.50.
Rodcfcr Bros glass factory and tho
Bollairo bottle works Yesterday pro-
parod for thirty-thrco feet OF water IN
the rivor ut this point, which will put
water into the caves OF those factories.
They hoped to sGe 1t stop shor, OF that,
but arc prepared for tho worst.
There Is less coal coming over tho
Baltimore 4 Ohio railroad TO this Sec
ton now. 4 few miners horo arc sup
plying local works. but the union min.
ers are still waiting for something to
turn up.
Tho city council will probably wrestle
with new Sunday ordinance this evo-
ming. The Suudays in this city for
sometime past have boon rs quiet and
orderly as could DO hoped for.
City Solicitor Armstrong returned
from visit with his parents yesterday.
Dame Rumor is connecting his name
with pleasant event that 1t is said will
take place shortly.
Ei. Morris, who was pulled in with
two women early Sunday morning BY
the police, was taxed S. and costs after
plcadins guilty. Tho women pleaded
not guilty.
Levi Rossiger. who was one OF the
candidates for the postoiIlco hero, has
been granted an increase Of pension,
with $500 back pay.
Councilman ". D. Jones and Jacob
Murray are homo from Mansfield, where
thcy attended the State Couuc!l OF Amer.
lean Mechanics.
An increase OF dogs is shown by the
assossors returns. II is an old udage
that the poorer tho poople the more
dogs they have.
Frank Good, who wae released from
the county Jail in tho belief that no had
typhoid fever. is able to DO out again.
County Recorder D. S. Creamer, was
in town Yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. Tho many, who live bot.
ter than others and enjoy life moro, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the world'a best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the puro liquid
laxative principles embraced In tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
It's excellence is duo TO its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas-
ant to tho taste, tho refreshing md truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax.
ative; efFcctually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions md
met with the approval of tho medical
profession. because it acts on the Kid.
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
cning them and It is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Is for sale by all drug
gists in 900 and 81 bottles, but II is man
nfactured by tho California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose namo Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig,
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute ii offered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
SEVEN INJURED

By II Boiler Explosion In Now York-Thc
Boiler Wns Known to DO Detective.
New YoRH, May 2l.-Soven persons
were injured, two sOriously, by tho OK.
plosion Of bollor at Ono Hundred and
Fifty.sixth street and Eagle avenue to-
day. The boiler, which weighed thrco
tons, was blown seventy-fvc feet into
the air, aud landed in stable in Ann
street, fifty feet away. II crashed
through the stable roof and through
two floors, landing among thirty horses.
The boiler Is saii to have been defective
and to have been reported as such to
the boiler inspector week ago. The
boiler was used to run q drill used in
the blasting OF rocks ior the foundation
OF mansion TO be built by Ebelins, the
brewer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22

sJGc!c! Dispc'-h 10 ne ln'e'I!gnoer
GARSEsvILLE, O., May 2l.-ThRt
GAINESVILLE has oil and in paying guam.
titles Ia now an assured fact. The third
vol Is now In and though coyvoi up
by an accident is beloved to bu botto.
than. other tho preceding ones, aI.
though both are considered good wells.
Tho first two huvo boon "ahot" aud are
greatly improved, QUO Of ,hom lowing
every other day since bOinv shot 1t IL
hard to nnccr,ain just how good they
ore. The different companion are well
ploascd with the outlook, and zach day
brings now prO5pcctors in tho fold. Al
ready several moro locations hnvo boon
decided upon, and in a few days more
wells will be going down. Nearly all
the land III this vicinity has boon leased.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
LOCOMOTIVES FSGlNEEI;S
Condemn tho l,!ll TO Proven: Interference
With the Malls.

Condemn tho Iill TO prcrcn: Interference
With the Malls.
ST. PAUL, May 2l.-The Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers today, by nc.
clamation, adopted resolution regard.
ing tho bill Of Senator Walsh, OF Goor-
gin, to prevent interference with muil
trains. declaring: That thls convention
DO consider THE q pcrnIci0us bill, the
purpose OF which is To prevent organi-
zatiousiroIn securing. blythe only means
in their power, rcdrc.l for their griev-
ances and just compensation for their
services.
Tho convention then resumed tho
consideration Of insurance Nnd the fol-
lowing officers OF tho insurance associa-
ton we're elected: President, a. Il.
Youngson, Aioadvillo, Pa; yico presi-
dent, Louis Xicngnntu9. Clinton, Iowa;
secretary and troasuror, II. 9. Hayes,
Cleveland. ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22

BARCELONA, May 9l.-The elk anarch.
is,s Cabin, Gamma so,or no,ro,
var, ,,, 49, '"
'i''atuo'a ana Mir' sentenced 10 death
nfter, having been convicted Of compile.
itv In tho attcmp, OF Pallns to assassin.
,,o Cor,oi, C;,r,.oI M,,,,ro, C,nros
" 0'," "u'"' 't"' '''o" "npo''
anu oil polhg concerned III tho Lhcco
theatre bomb tragedy, were executed at
L, o'clock this morning outside tho cita.
,,l
"on -,
KAN was failing heavily thls morning
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
SEVENTEEN LAPLASDEIsS


Enrouto to tho Alaskan Reindeer station
ns M Experiment.
WASHINGTON, D. O., May 2l.--Thc
progresa OF tho party Of seventeen Lap.
landora who landed at New York city
May u and arc now cnroule for tho
Alaskan roindeer station Is watched
wish considerable interest Mt tho United
Stntos bureau OF education. Tho party
lett In G special cur this morning for
San Francisco. Thcro aome ti,na will
BIO spent in securing supplies aud on
June tho seventeen northernors will
leave on specially chartered vessel for
Port Clarouce, Alaska, tho location Of
tho main reindeer station, which they
expect to reach about tho end Of June.
Tho had OF tho party is William
Kjellmatl; tho recently appointed supor.
intepdentoi tho Port Clarence station.
Ito was sent to I.apland by tho interior
department..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
cox. SriliiI3 HiiOKEN.

The Bad Weather Sot Favorable to the
Srr:kcrs-Finnt' RoSumlu.;.
USrOSrowy, Pa, May 2i.--Thc coke
strikers made an effort to rally to-day
in spite OF the rain storm, but i, was q
miserable tailnre, and they now seem TO
have abandoned the field and given up
the fight The bad weather WA aE.iac.
tor in bringing tho coke strike to such
u sudden end. the strikers being unable
to face the storms OF tho past few days.
All tho plants nrc runnin. with in.
creased forces to-day. Colonel Hudson,
OF the governors staff, saya thu situa.
ton would not justify the calling on. OF
the troops.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22
THE STORY OF THE WORK.

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The result is "MASTERPlECEs FROM THE ART GALLERIES OF
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just being done charge So 50 parton ALL
Now syndicate Of newspaper publishers has purchased the photo
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Now. everyone may have this magnificent work. which was
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-05-22

WASHINGTON, D. G., May Ex-senator
Jones, on behalf OF tho Democratic ma.
jori,y OF tho senate committee on
finance, to-day introduced the commit.
tee revision OF the cotton schedule. The
revision chan2es the rate in paragraphs
80, 253, 25i, 255. 2GS and 264. In para
graph go the house classification i. re-
.ained, but many rates uIc changed IN
the paragraph.