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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Thousands of Logs swept AWAY

RONCEVERTE. ". VA. January Ii
Especial -To-daY at noon the pressure
Of the ice tide in Greenhrier river here
was SO great that the boom Of the ST.
Lawrence Boom and Manufacturing
Company gave away, and thousands OF
pine and poplar logs ara being swept
over the dam and on down the stream.
The loss Will amount To from 500 10
81 90 TO said company. The incidental
of this town will lie heavy, as in the
main this Is a lumber town. and as mill
Hons Of feet Of lumber in tho logs will
40 by in this flood. The consequences TO
the people are obvious and serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
BICYCLES ! BICYCLES !
ID REPAIRING.

A suggestion to blcycleriders: Don't
have your leg pulled by the so-calied
bicycle -repaircr. but bring your wheel TO
Your tire patched and cemented on rim
FOR 50 cents Spokes. tangents, direct or
cold swaged or piano-wirc put In steel or
wood rims for Csc. each Hubs. spok.s.
nipples. Tires Of all makes. copper
,Jated nickel and brass rims. 81 30 a pair
All wheels repaired fully guaranteed
no e.tf N. LEONARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Icxouism mt Iynchburg.

I.YNCHBURG. VA. January 11-Ths
city has been considerably stirred up for
the last few days by the Investigation Of
common abuses by the grand jury. Judge
Christian. who succeeded to the bench on
January list. seems to have been credited
with having brought about the inves,iga-
ton.
About 80 young men Of various avoca-
tons in life were summoned before the
grand jury To- tel what they knew about
gambling, Sunday liquor-drinking. and
other forms OF immortality Their tcsti-
mony has resulted III forty presentmen's
10y the grand jury. including nearly all
the principal saloons In TOWN. the gam
blng-roOms, and several hous of bad
reputation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Cation Mills Coming South.

LOWELL. MASS. January 1.-THE pc
,iiion Of the Boott Cotton-Mi.lS. Of this
CITY. now l.. fore the Legislature. asking
permission a. do business outside OF the
state r. "A step preliminary 10 the location
of the plant somewhere in the south. The
United States cord Company. whose build
jngs her were recently burned Will pos
siblv also 20 South with its business and
locate with the Whittier Cotton-Mills
SOM of whose products the cord company
-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Canfain stewart PnraiNZed.

SUFFOLK, VA, January n-(Speciall
Captain John +. Stewart a, prominent
citizen and agent for the Oll Dominion
Steamship Company at Sunolk' was
stricken with paralysis 1t o'clock TO-
night at his Office. The whole right side
IL affected The paralysis was caused by
the rupture Of a blood-vessel in the brain.
At II O'Clock the doctor stated mat the
case was very serious. and there seems 10
be very little hope Of Captain Stewart =
recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Daring Robbery In Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. January n.--(Spe-
ciaIJ -One Of the most daring robberies
ever perpetrated here occurred In this
city last night between the hours OF 10
and II. Hannah Blous. the wife or S-fer
Bious who keeps restaurant AT the
upper end or King street. was standing
behind the counter IN the bar-room " the
place. when three negroes came In ana
asked for n drink She started 20 draw
II for them, and While she was doing 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
DAVIS AND DABNEY.
SENT ON FOR THREATENING TO
BLOW THORNlNCTON'S HEAD OFF.
Scranton Refuses to Release Pitcher
Quarles - Petersburg In Base-Bail
Places In the Land once.

PETE RSBURG, VA. January il.-(Spe-
cial.) In the Mayors Court this morning
the cases of George Davis and Charles
Dabncy (colored). each charged with as
saulting and threatening TO kill j. II
bloomington (coloreO. were called, and
the accused parties were sent on 10 the
February term OF the Hastings Court for
trial Davis and bloomington are captains
OF two schooners now lying at the
wharves In this city. The evidence before
the Mayor this morning was the same as
that already published in this correspond
once. The accused parties. 1t was al
legged. armed themselves with shotguns
and threatened to blow Thorningtons
head off II the latter showed himself out
of his cabin-whch he very prudenily de-
clined TO do. in the face OF such threats.
Davis was also sent ons for trial, on the
charge of resisting the police after arrest.
DEATH or a GOOD CITIZEN.
Mr. ID. L. Sturdivant, n popular and
well-known citizen. died this morning at
his residence. on Adams street, after q
protracted Illness Deceased was a gallant
Confederate soldier. and "A member or
a. i. Hi Camp Of Confederate Netefans
lie leaves a widow and two ch.ldren-Mrs
Dora Lively Of COving,on. Ky, and Mr.
Lewis Sturdivant. of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
Highway Eobber Sentenced.

EMTOEIA, w, Jan0ary lI-ISpeclaTl
The County Court has been engaged
since TUESDAY irving Percy jackson
coloreD. charged with highway robbery.
The jury brought in a verdict this morn
ing At 1920 liking his punishment al
ten y.ars in the peniientiary. The clerk
nt once copied the transcript, ana the
Sheriff left this afternoon for the peni-
tertiary. This ia quick work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

A. n meeting Of the state Teachers As
ISOLATION If Florida at Ocala recently. the
educational exhibit at the Cotton states
and international Exposition was discuss
81 and il was the sense OF the body that
this should be one Of the leading features
Of the ElOrida eXhIDlt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
CAFES. FIRST PREMIUM SAFES.
HrnElxG-uAIL MARyN CoxpASr's SAFES

II. l.. BARNES scls an1 controlling dealer for
virginia. Norm Carolina. ani south Carolina.
F!kE-PRODF+AFES. FIRE AND 81 RGLAR-
PROOF SAFf>, 3 RGLAR-PkOOt sAF.~.
JEWELLtKs' NAFEs. FIRE PROOF VAULT
FRON1s, 81 kCLhR-pROOt VAULT FkONiS,
VALET LINiNGS steel or IRON.
All Kinds AMI classes Of bats, County, jan,
snd GOvcrntneEt work, AMI lime Locks.
Expert attention ~ Locks. AMI al knis VI re-
pslrrg done promptly. Full Inc SECOND
ilANDSAtES. Prices warranted A. Low a. any
one can tel. Won. Easy terms.
HFkRING-HALL-HABYI SAFE CO.,
- north Ninth street.
fphora 70 Ipg pS-fN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
ItRAN ULATED SUGAR, PER

A Il \ y \ IL IL = ~ GUAM In
! rotnGs Tlie Lard Tor rs.
NV So i IS 'Raisius, &c. per pound.
California Hams, ,,. pound.
pure CIDER Vinegar. ?sc. gallon.
New Cur.4n's. &c. yer pound.
Apple Bate. -. Der pound.
Best Corn, -, n GO. -.
Thistle Tomatoes, 0G. per can. -,
Fresh MOUutain-kOl Butter, &c. per
pound.
Two pound. Best Cream Cheese for 25c.
Small Early June Peas, Joe. per can.
Good Family Flour, So per barrel. or
Gai'f1rnia Apricots. l2i4c per can.
New Citron. 10c. per pound.
Tn pounds Btst Virginia Buckwheat
for 25c , ,,
zoe per round, Il on the market.
pure Lard. G.. per pound.
LARGE Cans Tomatoes, &c.
Millers Best Hams, l2c. per pound.
Good Sew Orleans MOlasses, ~. per
Col COD Tea. 25c. per pound.
California Cldr-t WiGe. 0c. gallon.
silver King Patent Family Flour. best
sold, s. - per barrel, or De. per sack.
Snowflake Patent Family Flour, s. per
barrel. or 20c per sack
Best City Mills Meal, &c. per bushel.
ven pounds y Sugar for D..
Price-Llst mailed on application.
: ULLNAN'S SON,
$50 and ISL east Main street.
phone SIG no III XSu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

WHEN REAL ESTATE rs sor,D TIN.
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT rAf.r.'
DAR fEAR AEE 70 49, PAID 81,
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND Ti'i'
VENDEE. '"-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
APPLICANTS FOR PLACES.

Hon. Basil l.. Gordon. at one time chair-
r,,n Of the Democratic state COMMITTEE
~ Virginia. is to be married in fentudI
to Miss Leila Sinclair Montague Vi ba'-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
PEIEASE REFUSED.

AZ stated In this correspondence yes
teriay. Mr.. William Qu9rles. the famous
baseball pitcher. recently wrote 10 the
Scranton OaD club. asking his release
from that club. in order that he might
assist N the organization of club in
Petersburg for the coming season To-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
day Mr.. ouarles received the followir
letter.

day Mr.. ouarles received the following
letter:
SCRANTON. PA. January 9th.
Mr. W. II. Quarles:
Dear Sr.-In reply to your telegram, 1
am requested TO say thnt you are
served by the Scranton club. and are not
a, ,iherty TO negotiate with any other
club Having been engaged to manage the
scranton club. the coming season. VIII pe
nloascd TO arrange terms for your ser
vices. Yours. etc. W. pA
Nr Ouarles, being under Obligations 70
the Scranton club, and being nnsucceSs
ful In securing his release, cannon, OF
courye. enter into any agreement apou.
tho orranlzation OF "A club here; anu IL
cannot now be said what VIII he uohe III
that direction. ,, o,
last evening basket Of clothing was
stolen from tho residence or MI H. ~
Plummer. on Sycamore street ne c'o'n
ing was taken to the rear promises A"r
Exchanged for the worthless apparei OF
~ ,og,,oa tvho left their cast-on gar
ment5 behind.
APPLICANTS FOR PLACES.
II &c understood that several apphca-
tione TO say the least for POSITIONS ul'uc,
~ newly-appointed Register OF the bahu
ofice. i'm Richmond. have beeh' OF "Ii
soon he. made TO Mr.. Epes, the ne" III
cumbcnt Of the office. by parties VI W.,
Fourth District. While 1t Is propapie wa.
Mr.. Epcs will not make any re"iosa'', 90
10 alsn probable that should any va
c,rcio, occur in the department over
,.hicb he has control. some OF them VIII
hc flied by appointments from the south
stdn--o section which has been but niue
recognized in the distribution OK State
I, is said that Rev. Or. II. w. Battl";
,ae,or 81 the First Baptist church. anu
nne or The most brilliant preachers IN
the state. will at an early date preasn =.
snecial sermon on tho Cigarette ~, rap,,
Rev. DR.. Rosebro and Rev; Lhoiids
suencer spoke on Home ana f1ie ~
Missions" at Market-Street Met"o''''
Episcopal church last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
AUCTION sALEs-This Day.
AUCTION SALE
OF
BONDS. NOTES. AND ACCOCNI3
WITHOUT RESERVE.

by virtue OF provision pnae. &C. e.
, ne as str trustee. viii proceed TO cell at
auction. without limit or reservr; ~
front Of tho custom-honse. on Dan"
street. a. cor
a, ~ NJ n lot Of BONDS. NOTES. AMI
acCOlJSTS conveyed under said deed.
T.. T.. WINSTON, Trustee.
IN 3-cOitWtl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
II O'SULLlNAN.
IL. EIGHTEEN I'll AND MAIN STREETS.

IL. EIGHTEENTH AND MAIN STREETS.
I pounds Grauui4ted sugar and pound
NEST ! "a Observation-Disclosures .ojC
Finest Mocha and Java Coffee .........4Jc.
SuIAr-CuTcd Hams Observation-Disclosures. &c.
Pulc l.dil ...........s..'.. .s...s..s.. ".
o-pound-cans California Peaches, only
- cascs-pcr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. NC.
s pounds New Buckwneat- just arrived 2Jc.
Large, Fat Mackcrel, just from Bos-
tOn-pcr dOZ % OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lac.
Home Made Preserves NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &C..
POUNDS Cream Cheese ..................2Jc.
Me" New KdlslnS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %.
EVaporatcd Apples. .......................lVc .
Finest Mountain Butter-prints.....
Very Fine NV York Creamery But
New Currants. for acknowledgements. sc.
Large boxes Gelatina ................... sc.
3 pounds Lunch Biscuits .................2Jc.
pounds Finest Carolina RIce-new
crop ................-... -.....-.......... &c.
Nice New Orleans Molasses-pcr gal
dozen New Cat Herrings MINIMIZE.
| .0nl sacks Fine TEL salt ............. 60c.
,Nater-White Rock-Candy Syrup-per
gallon -
l0Nn pounds Fine Pork 5 dies ........... &c.
PRTCE-rIST mailed on application.
no ls-Su Tu, Tn&Sa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
AUCTION SALES Future Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD mn
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALh.''
nan YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA by THE VENDOR AND THb
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

1t and PIAIED WAKt, UTKIHHI FIAND'
FURNITFR HORSES. CAltRlAGtS,
of a decree of the Circuit Court Of Hon
rico county, in the suit 81 Frank Miller
and others Va. &. r. DUce AMI others.
the undersigned rec ver IN sad suit " III
sell by public auction at the residence
Of Dr. g. T. puce, on the corner Of
Willow and Third avenue. Chestnut Hlb
HcnricO county, one squar" from ne
electrician line, beginning at u \. NJ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

WANTED, ALL TO KEEP WARM.
BEST FUEL IN TIE MAkkEi,fRiChs

BEST FUEL ~ THE MARKEI-FRiCK's
COKE. TAKE 40 OIHEk-
- bushels tricks Coke. delivered, 81;
Anthracite Stove. per 100. So, Anthra,
cite Esg, per 100. s.; Anthracite Nnt,
per 2.su. s.: Chesapeake and OHIO Splint
Limp. per 300. So, Chesapeake and
ONO Splint Hail. per ZV.p, So;
Pages Lump Splint, per 800
st-5. Pase'S Hail Splnt pei
5,o,. 81: Fire Greek Lump, per 20O
So: Fire creek Hail. per 1000, So.
Wood-Long, from $40 to So per hair
cord. Sawed wood. SIS and s. pr mar
cord. Tocahoutas. Fire Greek. Nuttal-
burg. Rock HILL and Cumberland Coai
al lowest prices
I.rj w,st Broad street-'Phone t07.
a. 4, IT,, & II PAGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

TIVE DEER WANTED. FAWNS
- preferred. Also. ANTELOPE. ELK,
WFFED GROUSE, AMI ENGLISH HARES and
PHEAsANTs. Address FOREST LODGE. Glen
ATe1 Va dc l5-dSa&>u&wGm'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
HELLO!
HELLOl!
HELLO!!!

THE RICHMOND TELE-
PHONE EXCHANGE PRO
POSES TO PRINT IN THIS
COLUMN \ CLASSIFIED LIST
OF IT'S SUBSCRIBERS.
Perhaps your name lis not in
it," If so, can YOU afford NOT
to have a telephone at your
place of business? CAN YOU?
And what a comfort and safe
guard it is to have one at your
residence.
RATES for Exchange Service,
twenty-five dollars and upwards
according to use.
Attention is called to the
Long-Distance System Of wires,
BY which communication by
telephone is to be had, upon pay
ment of tolls, with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
ME WANT MEN.--s75 4 MONTH


WANTED. LADIES. If YOU
W WISH EMPLOYMENT at your homes
send addressed envelope for our descrip,lYe
circular and commence WORK nj once: good
wages TIE ALFRED KNITTING COMPANY,
MtntLrop. Mas. IL ll-lw'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12

WANTED. LADY TO TRAVEL
w nad appoint local agents. Salary sul sx-
penfes. Also want canyessers tOKohl
WORKS, Ann Arbor, Mich. ia j-sai NOt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-12
DEOEIyER'S SALE OF SILVER

BY George ". Mayo. Auctloneer.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
They Discuss the Message and Determine
 to Support the President.

They Discuss the Message and Determine
 to Support the President.
 Washington, Dec. 1S.-The republicans in the senate held another caucus this afternoon, at which the foreign affairs of the country were discussed and mat ters of detail connected with the com mittee assignments considered.
 On motion of MT. Mitchell of Oregon, chairman of the caucus committee, 1t was decided to change the name of the select committee to inquire into all the claims of citizens of the United States against the government of Nicaragua to select a committee on the construc- ton of the Nicaragua canal and increas- ing the number of the committee from five to seven. The charmanship will be given to democrat, MT. Morgan being the ranking man, and the democrats will have three members, with the following republicans as members: Messrs. flaw ley of Connecticut, Mitchell of Oregon Squire of Washington and Sewell of New Jersey.
 MT. Mitchell informed the caucus that the democrats would not resist the reor- ganization of the committees, but that the republicans must enlarge the demo- cratic representation on the committees of appropriation and finance so as to make the republican majorities on these committees but one. In accordance with
 
 this was agreed to, and these committees will consist of thirteen. It was also re- ported that it would be impossible to re- organize any of the committees before the holidays the democratic committee insisting that it was impossible for them to make their assignments in the snort time allotted to them. MT. German, II was said, had earnestly endeaVored to ar rive at an understanding in regard to the foreign relations committee, but his associates on the committee refused to consider the matter before the holidays.
 The war feeling was just as apparent as 1t was during the caucus of yester- day, and all of those who spoke LOOK strong ground in favor of upholding the president and backing him in the en- forcement of the Monroe doctrine. Press dispatches to the effect that Great Brit ain was to secure the island of Cuba ei- ther by purchase or by exchanging Gi- braltar caused the discussion to take turn in that direction. The prevailing sentiment on this matter was that II England sought to get possession or Gu ba, or Spain sought to dispose or the island, such act would be accepted as a declaration of war. The island must re- main as the property of Spain, or 1t must be given it's independence. In the hands of any other power it would be menace to the United States, and If such an ar. front to this government was attempted the republicans assert that this goVern- ment must fight.
 The temper of the republicans who took part in the debate and of those who did not speak but who indorsed what was said. shows that the president will receive the hearty cooperation of the majority party in the senate and that his foreign policy in this matter is thorough ly and manfully supported.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
Louisiana Democratic Convention

Shreveport. La, Dec. 1S.-Chairman Wilkinson of the state central committee called the democratic state convention to order at 1 o'clock. Rev. w. T. Dalzell of 8 Shreveport offered prayer. Mayor vfnson then warmly welcomed the con yention to the city of Shreveport. and T. IT K ernan of Baton Rouge was then called to the chair as temporary chair man.
 | Chairman Wilkinson warmly re- ,s,nnded to the remarks of Mayor Vim son. and thereafter Secretary McMurray of the state central committee read the resolutions of the state central commit tee as to the report to be made by the executive committee on the credentials fof. the delegates. There were only four contests. which were soon disposed or. After the appointment of committees on credentials. permanent chairman, etc., ltheA convention took a recess until 2 o'clock. On the reassembling of the con vention at o'clock. the committees not heinz ready to report, the convention ad- iourned until tomorrow at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
UNDER A BIG BOND.
The Two Men Who Are Suspected of Bur
 ing Up Huntsville, Fla.


 ing Up Huntsville, Fla.
 Titusville, Fla, Dec. 1S.-After a hear ing lasting four days Simon Hamburg and J. B. Garner were this afternoon held in heavy bonds to answer the charge of kindling the fire last Thursday night that destroyed forty houses and caused one mans death. Hamburg and Garner came here recently from Chicago and secured the mercantile establish ments at Titusville, Jensen, Melbourne and West Palm Beach owned by George P. Rumph of Titusville, in connection with his brother, Thomas L. Rumph of Camden, Ark. Hamburg and Garner also secured pineapple plantations be- longing to the Rumphs. They gave deeds to Chicago real estate, which the Rumphs have found mortgaged to it's full value.
 After the deal Hamburg and Garner sold the stores at Jensen, Melbourne and Palm Beach, and also the pineapple plantations. They then secured $15,000 insurance on the store at Titusville soon after the fire occurred. It was proved at the trial that after securing the insurance Hamburg and Garner re- moved quantities of goods from the store and that the shelves were bare before the fire. Hamburg and Garner managed the transaction with the Rumphs so cleverly that it is doubtful if the latter will ever secure anything.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
National Christian Conference.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1S-The National Christian conference met in the Moody tabernacle at o'clock this morning. Some of the most prominent Christian workers of the country were in attend ance, among them being Rev. Dr. H. H. George, General Field, secretary of the National Reform association. and MT. S. I. Nicholson, a prominent reformer of Washington.
 Ex-Gov. w. J. Northen of this city was elected president of the conference; pr. H eidt of Atlanta, vice-president, and pr. Nicholson ot Washington, secretary.
 Rev. R. V. Atkinson and pr. Heidt ad- dressed the conference, touching upon the urgent necessity for Christian work among all classes of people.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
TERSELY TOLD.

Mardi gras will be grand occasion for Birmingham.
 MT. ". H. Nealeans, pressman of the State Herald, received a letter yesterday from his brother in Cincinnati announce ing the death of the latter's wife in Gin cinnati last Monday at the age of 50.
 The regular cock main was not fought yesterday. Some of MT. Oakman's birds were sick and he allowed the forfeit to go to MT. Foster. The latter, however, declined to accept it and about a dozen fights were made with other cocks.
 MT J. D. Crosthwait received a Christi mas present last night A little early for the holidays, but as it is twelve-pound boy his friends will excuse him for the racket he is making poping fire crackers and torpedoes.
 Another feature added to Saturday nights fun. Two local amateurs of Bir- Fatty" Townsend and John PoWell-will wrestle the best two in three catch-as-catch-can after the walk ing match, the winner to get a silver cup.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad checks are received by T. c. King 2026 First avenue, at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. He has just bought about 10000 pairs of ladies', childrens and mems shoes at reduction of 10 to 40 per cent. You will certainly do yourself an injustice if you do not see his shoes be- fore you buy.
 The public library, located in the high school building, Is one of Birmingham S best and most promising institutions. The library consists of nearly 5000 vol umes, besides current magazines and periodicals. Visit the library, secure your annual membership ticket for $2 and enjoy the benefits of one of the most carefully selected libraries In the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
OUR CAT SHOW.

AS cat show is a popular fad now with some of our bazaars, the State Her aid reproduces the following from the Selma Journal, that it may be well to ponder over. We acknowledge that the story sounds rather fishy. However, that cat will be guilty of these tricks has been handed down from generation to generations
 "Every one doubtless has heard that a cat would attack sleeping child and sit ting upon its breast draw its breath from it's body, but very few believe 1t.
 There was an instance of the kind in home in Selma this morning. The fam fly were at breakfast when the screams of the baby, who had been left asleep in it's crib in a front room were heard, and several members of the family ran in to find the cat on the baby's chest, it's claws