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The herald., 1895-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY s, 1905
LA FIESTA HERALD

The Herald's special La Fiesta edition, with
Its beautiful Illuminated cover and its finely
Illustrated description Of the recent Carnival,
Is admitted to be the finest and most artistic
issue Of . newspaper ever seen in Southern
California. The demand for this number rap
idly exhausted two editions, and third has
been printed and is now on sale at The Herald
business office in the Bradbury block on Third
street. Orders by mail or telephone will re-
ceive prompt attention. Purchasers, by leav-
ing list Of addresses to which they wish the
paper sent, can avoid the trouble Of addressing
and mailing.
The herald., 1895-05-08
Dropped Out Of Sight

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7.-George A..
Robinson. clerk employed by H. s..
Crocker & Co., has disappeared. He OBJ
tained one day off last Wednesday and
has not been seen since. His mother says
he is in Los Angeles. His associates say
he knows Stella Hughes we'll and believe
they have gone off together. Captain
Hughes denies this and still believes his
missing daughter committed suicide at
Bakers beach.
The herald., 1895-05-08
THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES
Additional Facts Showing the Cruelty Of Il
Turks

LONDON, May THE Daily News TO-
day publishes advices from its correspon-
dent at Kars, saying that 800 Of the sur
vivors of the recent massacre in Armenia
who returned to their homes under
promise of protection by the Turks. have
been daily prosecuted and tortured at
the hands Of Turkish officials. supported
by gems armes. For two months, it is
added, officials have tried to force the
refugees to sign an address of thanks to
the sultan, stating that they met only
with kindness at the hands OF the troops
that all troubles were ceased by Turkish
raiders and that the sultan's troops took
no part in the slaughter. Those refusing
to sign are beaten. placed in chains and
suspended for hours by the feet. Women
were outraged. children shamefully beaten
and soldiers dragged up women and girls
and forced them to sign the addresses.
The herald., 1895-05-08

Arrest of Two Crooks

SA SACRAMENTO. May John Corco-
ran, alias John Harrison, and William
Picket. two young men who are said to
be noted crooks. have been arrested in
this city for burglarizing the residence of
ago. They secured 500 in money and
about $3.50 worth of iewelry. The latter
has been recovered here.
The herald., 1895-05-08
A. Pun ON nsa,Bank

ST. JOHNS, y. F.. Mayg7.-Last night
a story was circulated that the Bank OF
Montreal had suspended. The rumor was
traced to anti federation fanatics. but the
people here were SO badly bitten in the
late banking disastefs rs that the rumor was
eagerly swallowed, and today there is
run on every bank in the city. Officials
are paying out gold as fast as demanded.
They say they have abundance OF gold to
meet any pHssikle CALI sss
The herald., 1895-05-08
TWIN BURGLARS
The Doors Of Whittier Yawn for Such a.
These

The Doors of Whittier Yawn for Such as
These
The city detectives have succeeded in
capturing James and Robert Fennal, the
youthful thieves who on Sunday last in
broad daylight burglarized the place Of
George Hill & Son at 100 East First
street. The unpromising youths are
twin brothers and take to crime like
ducks to water.
They had previously entered the mill of
the Tanning and Milling company and
extracted therefrom some sacks. This
act brought them to the notice of the de-
tectives, but they were not finally appre-
hended until yeserday. Today they will
be taken before the police judge, and will
then be able to explain their actions and
probably enjoy the hospitality of the
city for while.
The herald., 1895-05-08
Servia Is Going Bankrupt

LONDON, May 7.-Advices from Bel
grade indicate that Servia is going bank
rupt. The populace is said to be clearly
in favor OF repudiation. The government
is expending money lavishly. The Skupt.
schina last evening granted an annual
pension of f15.000 to exKing Milan.
Court balls. dinners and all kindsNof fes-
tivities on scale of magnticcnce un-
known for years are in progress. The
town is being profusely decorated for the
triumphant reception to ex- Queen Natalie.
The herald., 1895-05-08
All q Fairy Story

LONDON, May 7.--Agents of the
Deutche bank know nothing of the in
tended meeting in London or elsewhere
with the object OF purchasing it's NORTH
ern Pacific holdings. President James !.
Hill of the Great Northern railway, r..
ported to be coming here to be present at
the meeting, has not arrived, as far as
The herald., 1895-05-08
The Mining Trouble

POCAHONTAS, Va, May There is
no mining today. The soldiers are hay
ing quiet reception and mingling freely
with the people. They say they came
here under misapprehension. The
All men charged with violations of peace
have been discharged. 1t is understood
all coal operations are SUSPENDED.
The herald., 1895-05-08
The Earth Trembled

BUENOS AYRES, May r. There
was severe earthquake today at Men
donca, capital of the province OF that
name. The inhabitants were terror
stricken and fed from the town. Men
donca is situated about fifty five miles
southeast from the volcano Of Aicongu.
The place was destroyed by an ca, thquake
in 1863.
The herald., 1895-05-08
The .rlystic Shriners

SANTA 81 CRUZ. CRUZ. May 7. Arrangements IS
for the entertainment of the Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine on June Sth to 10th have
been completed. A banquet at the Sea
Beach hotel and bulls head breakfast
at the Big Trees are included in the en-
tertainment.
The herald., 1895-05-08
Worlds Columbian Exposition

Will be of value to tthe world by illus
tratiLg tine improvements in the mechani-
cal arts and eminent; physicians will tell
you that the progress jim medical agents
has been ofhequal iHporta nee, and as a
strengthening laxative tAaLSyrup of Figs
is far in advance uf sfif 9Th efs
The herald., 1895-05-08
Coming by Sea

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7.-Passengers
on the steamer Corona for Los Angeles:
F. M. Farchild, f. D. Brownson, +. D.
Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Carey.
w. G. Cressy. Miss NJ, Britt, John i.
Marble. G. Knight, Mrs. W.. Lawson,
.. M. Tupper, Sophie Pherson. Eunice
Munson. Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Rowley, NJ
ReyuOI2s -.....,- ,-.-s....--... .,..-~.-..
The herald., 1895-05-08
TOLD IT ALL

One of the Chinese Certificate Forgers Makes
Confession a
SAN FRANCISCO. May TO the con-
sternation of the Chinese certificate count
erfeiters Foss confessed to the United
States grand jury today detailing all the
operations OF the gang and confessing
also to number of opium smuggling
transactions. For his evidence he Will be
let off lightly. His confession will lead
to the arrest of other smugglers besides
the quintette already in Jail. Mas
The herald., 1895-05-08

Hollenbeck Hotel Cafe, Grill rooms and
private dining rooms. Oysters on shell.
The herald., 1895-05-08
TO SAVE HIS WIFE
Dean, the Counterfeiter, Pleads Guilty in San
Francisco. ,

SAN FRANCISCO, May. I'm the
United States District Court today, Dean
the counterfeiter, whose case was evil
IDENTIFY hopeless. pleaded guilty to save
his wife. who at most will receive only
few months in Jail.
The herald., 1895-05-08

Angostura sbitteN resa5FAs Thqsppetite and
cures Indigestion VII ef an se fails. Manufac-
tured lhy Dr.GfJl G. b. Siegeft & Sons. At all
druggists. .4s " = 'as
The herald., 1895-05-08

Kregelo e. Bresee, funeral directors
Broadway and Sixth street. Eel. 243.,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
eolITENess OF TIE mgNlcANs.
An Engineers Experience With It After a
 Session With TequiIa.


 For manifesting a grave and imper- turbable courtesy in every circumstance of life give me tho Mexican people," said a civil engineer who lived In tho southwest. ''Hcro is caso in point. A dozen years ago was visiting Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, and falling in with an old en- gincering comradc one afternoon we drank not little tequila. Tequila, or moscal, perhaps you know Is a cloar white liquor distilled from the century plant and pos sessing much of tho taste and potency of Irish whisky. There was circus in town, and in the evening Johnson and went up the street to sec it. The performance did not greatly interest us, and we loft tho show before it was half through and start cd down tho street on our way to the hotel. Tho tcquila we had drunk was still ami mating us and inspiring spirit of adven- ture. As we came opposite the great house of Dr. Monteverde, ono of the grandees of Sonoro, VIC saw perchod on stono post at the entrance of tho courtyard a white tur- key and here we stopped and fell to guess ing at the weight of the bird.
 At last, to settle our difference of opin- ion, wo started in to catch the turkey. It ran into tho courtyard, and we followed. Upon tho veranda at one side of tho court yard the household were sitting enjoying - the evening coolnoss. At our uncere- monious advent they raised not word of protest, but only laughed as the turkey ran wildly around, with Johnson and me in pursuit After long chase we caught tho bird, and approaching the group on tho veranda tried to inform them that we should liko pair of scales to weigh 1t with. Neither Johnson nor had an idea what the Spanish word for scales was, and so we indicated the best we could by signs what VIC wanted They showed much in- terest in tho endeavor to catch our mean ing, and at last wo mado ourselves under stood.
 "'Si senor. said the head of the house, with perfect bonhomie, and calling a serv- ant gave him some directions in Spanish. :, The servant departed, and presently came back with a pair of scales, which woro placed at our disposal. We weighed tho turkey, set the bird at liberty, returned the scales with thinks, and declining tho courteous invitation of tho hospitable hidalgo that we should sit down and havo aglass of wine we lifted our hats and went on our way.
 f "Fanoy two strangers invading private promises and going through such mad cap performance anywhere else you havo ever heard of, and then tell mo the Mexi- cans are not tho politest people in the world. ''-Now York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
A MAIDEN IN MIDAlR.
Professor Herrmsnn Explains the Trick oi
 "AeriaI suspension."

The first aoriai suspension that attract ed any considerable attention showed a page, usually young woman, brought to tho center of tho stage, hypnotized and stood erect between two slight wooden rods, which bad been previously inspected by committee chosen from the audience, says Professor Hermann in tho Boston Herald. These rods wero placed under tho womans elbows, and sho was then raised from tho floor, so thut her feet cleared it a few inches only. After this ono rod would be removed, and the performer would cause the body Of the page to slowly rise from pcrpcndicular to horizontal posi- tion, tho only support visible being tho rod on which the ono arm was apparently resting in tho lightest and most insecure manner possible. Tho magician would then pass his wand all around tho body of tho page in order to convince the speeta- tors that there were no wires or unseen supports aiding in tho deception. After allowing tho page to slumber in midair for few moments sho would bo slowly lowered until her feet touched tho ground. Then sho would step forward and smiling ly acknowledge tho applause that always followed this seemingly marvellous illu- sion.
 NOW, tHO I1anflCr III WHICH Cnl5 Lrlck was performed was this; One of the up- rights, or rods, was Il remarkably strong ono. One end of it fitted into socket in the stagc or tho platform used for the per fornanco, while tho other end was hollow Whom the rods, which wero tho saine in appearance were placed under tho page's elbows, q steel plug fastened about tho girls elbows fitted into the socket on tho stage Now tho pago's figure was really incased in a network of slight but very strong steel bands, all jointed in such manner Gs to allow her to move about apparently without tho slightest restraint. Tho cage, or framework, of steel bands was fitted together with noiseless butt joints that set themselves as soon as tho page was raised from the floor and strengthened out at right angles with the supporting rod tho joint at tho elbow being strong enough to sustain tho whole figure tho moment it was perfectly horizontal, and thus 1t was that tho page was enabled to lie apparent ly sleeping in the air, with no other sup port than the tip of her elbow resting on a slender rod. When the performer desired to releaso tho subject, he simply raised her body slowly, touched little spring, released tho elbow joint, lowered her to her feet, and tho performance was over.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
A Three and a Half Pound Girl.

Cranford, N. J., has something in the line of babies outside the general run. She Is 13 inches long, weighs 3H pounds She has feet the size of Q silver half dollar, hands the size of quarters, ears the size of dimes and eyes about as big around as the old time silver cent pieces. Her head is about as big as small fist, and her body is no larger than Q big one. Her mouth is so small that she can't take her food in the natural way. Her fingers are the size of cribbage board pegs. Her arms arc as large as a big mans forefnger, and her legs are hardly twice as large. From these figures it will be seen that the infant is properly proportioned throughout. and altogether is a remarkable youngster. Also she is an heiress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
Smokers Cramp.

A disease has appeared in Europe which has been styled smokers cramp. It is very similar in its effects to writers cramp, or scriyeners' palsy The disease is caused by rolling cigarettes with one hand. For many years it has been common in Spain, although some smokers are so expert as to make cigarette with single twist of the fingers. Since a law was recently passed in France permitting the manufacture of handmade cigarettes large numbers of girls have been employed in rolling cigarettes by hand.
 It is among thom that the disease has appeared. In Spain, however, it is not confined to the cigarette girls, but is Q common ailm ent. .-Philadelph Record.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
He Settled.

"Dere you vas, you driflin buppy''
 A picturesquely attired old German lady, with q broad, ruddy face, marred by ferocious scowl, had stopped a hand somely dressed young fellow who was just in the act of stepping off the curb at the corner of Fourth and Walnut atreets to cross tho street.
 IVY you don't bay me dot fife tollar you vas owe me? You dinks I vash-vash for nodingsf"
 Two young ladies near by were amused listeners, and the young man was visibly embarrassed.
 My good woman, on what grounds do you claim owe you S5P''
 ''Vot groundss Vot-vot'-
 In her rago she brought one big foot down heavily on tho slushy pavement.
 ''Vot grounds? Desc grounds right here --Fourdt und Walnut, und I want my money.'
 The young man paid her on "tho grounds" mcntioned.-Cincinna Trib- me-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
Unexpected,

A few years ago, when Hold the Fort' was ono of tho new and popular hymns, the superintendent of 0 Sunday school took 0 great dislike to tho song After hearing tho story readers may be disposed to think that his antipathy was not with out reason.
 It was at children's day exercise of tho Sunday school. Tho arrangements were for tho wholo school, headed by the superintendent to mako triumphal en- try into tho church, in which the audience were already seated. Accordingly hun dred or more boys and girls formed in lino, each class headed by its teacher, and carrying banners marched in at one of the side entrances. As they marched they sang Hold the Fort.' Tho superintcnd- ent, smiling and perhaps little pomp- ous, led tho way.
 At the moment of entering the church they wero beginning the second stanza which runs:
 Sec tho mighty host advancing,
 Satan leading on.
 The audience was quick to appreciate tho 1udicrousness of the situation, and ripple of amusement went through the church. Several in the procession stopped singing and smiled. The awkwardness of his position dawned on the superntend ent, and ho turned very rcd. Some of the children, seeing their elders smiling, laughed outright.
 A complete breakdown was imminent when one of the teachers began to sing "Onward, Christian Soldiers" ." This was immediately taken up by the whole school, and fairly successful entry was made. "Hold the Fort has never since been a fayorite with that Sunday school.- Youths Companion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
THE LATE DUCHESS OF LEINsTER.

ond daughter of the Right Hon. Sir James R. G. Graham. Her brother the late Wis count Hclmsley, married Lady Muriel Frances Talbot daughter of the Earl of Shrewsbury, and her sisters are the wives of Sir Richard James Graham and Sir Ed gar Vincent. The duchess was born in 1867, and on Jan. IT, 1884, she married Gerald Fitz Gerald, duke of Leinster mar quis of Kildare and premier duke of Ire land. The Duke of Leinster died on Dec. l, 1893 at Carton, County Kildare, leav ing the duchess with three sons-Maurice, born March l, 1887; Desmond, born Sept. 21, 1888, and Edward born May 6, 1892
 Tho exquisite beauty of the Duchess of Leinster made her famous throughout the world. She was tall and perfectly formed. and being irreproachable in face and man. ners the duchess was generally regarded as the most beautiful woman in the Unit ed Kingdom. Her complexion wns clear and faultless. Her coiffure was always dressed simply, but with great taste, and although her gowns were always the choic- est and most expensive of tho dressmak CTS efforts the duchess was never known to be overdressed.
 The orphan son of the duke and duchess is vigorous boy of 8 years. In his face can be plainly seen tho handsome lines of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
A HORSE THAT EATS PIES.
He Likes Them Better Than Oats and Pre- i- fers the Mince Ones.

He Likes Them Better Than Oats and Pre- ti. fers the Mince Ones.
 Leopard Jacobs, a pie peddler, has one of the most remarkable horses in Connecti- out. Other towns have boasted of horses that chew tobacco, chew gum and drink beer, but Jacobs horse will cat pie. Tho horse is 23 years old. Jacobs pies come from New Haven, packed in cases, and in transportation some of them generally get broken and cannot bo sold. Ono day Ja- cobs threw broken pie on the ground near the horse's head. The animal smell ed of it, touched it with his tongue lap ped it up and ate it with a relish. Then Jacobs began to feed pies to the horse. The horse soon got to like them and would even refuse oats when pie was to be had. The habit has grown on him until now when Jacobs says ''pie' to him, the horse will turn his head and wink expectantly.
 He has decided preference for mince pie, and the moro raisins and entrants and cider there are the better he is pleased Apple pic is not great favorite with him. Most bakers put grated nutmeg into tho apple pie, and this doesn't seem to ngreo with the equine taste. Pumpkin pie ho likes, and cranberry tarts are an especial delight. Peach, apricot, berry and pruno pies are acceptable, but unless the prunes arc stoned ho will not touch prune pie aft CT the first bite. The horse is fat, slick and youthful in his movements, and Ja- oobs expects to keep him on tho pie cart until he is long past the age when most horses arc turned out to grass for tho rest of their days or arc carted to the horse cemetery hy tho side of tho murky waters of tho Naugatuok river. = Baltimore Arpo
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

Paul Jones' Old Mononga- hela Rye can be purchased from the following merchants: Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige. R. D. Burnett & Go.
 Solomon & Levi.
 Snow & Rainbow.
 Some parties in Birming- ham are selling a vile, cheap whisky and using our label, but we guarantee that you will get the genuine from any of the above firms.
 PAUL JONES & co.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
The Bengal Grosbcck.

The Bengal grosbeck builds nest shaped like bottle and always selects for its support long, 1.-the limb, overhang- ing a stream of water. The entrance is beneath, and from the situation and pe- culiar shape it is absolutely impossible for 0 snake so gain admission to the nest. Ono naturalist records seeing 1 attempts on the part of serpents to get at the nest, but the hungry snakes always fell of into tho waf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
Woman Suffrage In California.

The California legislature has concluded to submit to the popular vote constitu- tional amendment to confer the right of suffrage without regard to sex. Woman is having many gates opened to her in re- cent years, and now if the Golden Gate swings on it's hinges she is entitled to spe- clal congratulation. Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
THE DEAD DUCHESS.
IN HER YOUTH KNOWN AS "LADY
 ADMIRE ME DUNcOMBE."

Tho Late Duchess of Leinster, a Famous
 Beauty and Leader of London Society.
 America. The Young Duke.
 The recent announcement of tho death of tho Duchess of Leinster at Mentone was received with almost as much sorrow in America as in England, her tender beauty having appealed to people all the world over. Her photographs have been sold by tens of thousands in the Union.
 The Duchess of Leinster was Lady Her miono Wilhelmina Dunoombe, first daugh ter of William Ernst Duncombe, first earl of Feversham, and Mabel Violet, sec
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
shad Versus Napoleon.

Apropos of the existing Bonaparte craze, it is interesting to note that Delaware shad can make flno exhibit of bony parts. Ledger
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
MAURICE, DUKE OF LEINsTER.

MAURICE, DUKE OF LEINSTER. his mothers countenance. Though one of the youngest dukes in the British peer age, he is at tho head of one of the oldest European houses, being able to clearly trace his family back to 1057.
 Maurice, who, prior to his fathers death, bore tho title of marquis of Kildare, is now tho sixth duke of Leinster, thirtieth Lord Offaly by tenure, twenty-flfth earl of Kildare and sixth Viscount Leinster of Toplow
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
ADDITIONAL PULLMAN SERVICE VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Beginning Sunday, January P instant, Southern Railway company will operate Pullman sleeping cars between Birming- ham and Winona, Miss, on trains 50 and 61. Passengers going west will be admit ted to sleepers at Birmingham at g p. m., and passengers arriving at Birmingham Q. m. 1-31-tf
 "The Peerless" for fine cof- fee. j128 /
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
Sword Canes tho Latest.

New York -has had n duel with sword canes. Clubs arc considered altogether too deadly. y.-Chica2o Pust.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

STATEMENT FOR 1895 SHOWS;
 business written, S23 GOO; increase, 30 Insurance actually in force $b3 .132 .9o0 in- Is cent. Cash surplus, $1027 ,536 40 in- crease 2i Der cent Mortality rate per 5000, $s21; decrease.
 AGENTS no back numbers waned who desire to represents gres sive and yet conservative, should address F. N. DIXON. General Agent Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
MERCHANTS LUNCH

AA IASO IA AAAs A v ]. " 1sOA at "The Peerless" Monday II a. m. until l:3O p. m. 0. F. Houston & Co.,, proprietors.
 Cream of Barley Soup. Roast Turkey stuffed with
 oysters.
 Chicken Salad Mayonaise. Peerless Hash, Spanish Sauce.
 Jenny Lind Pancakes.
 Corn Fritters.
 Radishes, Young Onions. LAKEvIEW PARK ON THE HIGH-
 LANDS.
 Lakeview park is now being thoroughly renovated and beaulified the buildings are undergoing extensive repairs and will be repaInted so that 1t is now certain this de- lightful pleasure resort will soon resume its old time popularity and beauty. Churches, schools and all organizations will find 1t an ideal spot for picnic parties, and the gen. era public will welcome with delight the pleasures of a resort of this kind, particu- Iarly when it is known that hie class music and other entertainments will be furnished.
 The Highland Avenue and Belt railroad is now Iunning its trains on time, and now has every pleasant day its first rebuilt open car on this line, and it's a beauty. Six more like it will follow in rapid succession. A ride around the High lands is delightful. 4-6-7t