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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General Resume
 of the Days Happenings

Chat Committee-After the Conner eial club adjourned yesterday afternoon committee was appointed to consider the claims of the Trades'council, in ac- cordance with the resolution offered by Mayor VanHoose. The committee is as follows: J. A. VanHoose, J. Morgan Smith and J. B. Cobbs.
 Huntsville's Contribution.-Hunts has contributed $500 towards the Ala bama exhibit fund. Secretary Thomp- son of the board of managers yesterday received a check for that amount from the association al Huntsville. Huntsville will be we'll represented at the exposition, several of her industries having secured space in which to display their wares.
 City Prisoners Pardoned. Two par dons signed by Governor Oates were re- ceived at the city prison yesterday. par doning John Hughes, white man, and Rufus Jemison, a darl1ey, both of whom were tried and convicted in April and had long terms to serve. The governor issued the pardon on the recommenda- tien of the judge and city officials.
 A Sneak Thief's Work.-Some sneak thief entered the house of J. A. Ham, brum an engineer of the Alabama Great Southern road, and stole a canvassed ham, one side of meat and two jars of preserves. Mir. Hambrum lives on Nine teenth street. between Avenues B and c. The thief in some manner opened the locked door and entered the house while the family were asleep.
 Circuit Court Adjourns Today.-The spring term of the circuit court of lief ferson adjourns today by operation of law. Judge Banks. it is believed, will be here to entertain any motions that interested parties may desire to make. The court has really not been in session for several weeks, but the law does not prescribe for adjournment until today. If Judge Banks is not present court will be declared formally adjourned anyway.
 Surrendered by His Bondsmen.-R. Det Jones of Warrior was surrendered by his bondsmen yesterday. He was postmas- ter at Warrior for some time prior to last fall, but his accounts, it was said, were short a considerable sum, and on complaint of a postoffiee inspector he was arrested and given a preliminary trial in United States Commissioner Will sons court and placed under bond to appear at the next term of the United States court
 He Stole an Africans Watch.--Will Freeman, a negro. was yesterday placed in jail, charged with grand larceny of a gold watch and six $1 checks issued by the Smith Mining company to Pap Ar mold, a genuine African. Arnold, whose African name is M Sanga, says that "he no like Menki lief; tief take my clos, tief take my mon; me no got tief sence like Mexican lief; me get money me go back to England and Spain, where me get tief sence." The tickets were re- covered, but the watch has not yet been found
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When, why, where to go; Also how to get there.


 Space there is for all to travel,
 "Therefore is the world so wide"
 On August 23, 24, and 25 the Southern Railway company will sell tickets to Bos- ton at rate of one fare for the round trip, or $30.S0, from Birmingham, good returning until September 10, with priv ilege of extension, to be good leaving Boston not later than September 30.
 The Knights Templar conclave at Bos- ton is August 26 to 30, and the indications are that the attendance will be greater than at any previous conclave.
 Boston being the point is quite a fac tor, inducing thousands to go who would probably not attend if the Knights had selected some less attractive city.
 Or making this trip of course you would select the Southern, as it is the most direct line and affords you better service for the same consideration.
 The Birmingham Knights have decided to use this line and have arranged for a special train to be composed of vestibule sleepers, including Pullman latest inn proved dining car.
 This train, replete with all the latest appliances of luxurious travel, will leave on schedule of the vestibule limited and will contain the Memphis and Birming- ham commentaries and their friends. Of course, the tickets sold will be good for passage on regular trains, and those not being able to join the Knights can use one of the double daily trains run ming between Birmingham and Boston, with a schedule of thirty-sx hours.
 For further information, sleeping car reservation, etc., apply to
 l.. A. STEPHAN, T. P. A.,
 Telephone 10s6. 2201 First Avenue. iy31tilaug25
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
When the Lift Starts Down.

When the Lift Starts Down. I nin't uster city fxin's, an while si1urryin
 about This great big town meet with things at
 sorter knock me out. Folks try ter run agin me when I'm wallxin
 on the street An do their lovel best ter git me of my feet. An nen tho bull lins is so high, an some hain't |
 got no stairs, But lifts" CT 'hoists' CT somepin else 'at
 yanks ye everywheres An the one thing at l dread the most in all
 this hull blame town Is the feclin at upsets me when the lift starts
 down. I've had tho fever'n ager, an Two shuck month
 in an out An I've had q tech O rheumatiz, nuralegy an
 gout; I've knowed most ever sort O i'll at comes
 t us in life, An more'n all O that, besides, I've had a sec- ond wife, But never, in sickness, felt so lonesome m
 ferlorn Ner so kind O slamcd an sorry 'atI happened
 to le born, H An things have never seemed t mo SD hopeless As they do jest at the mint when the lift
 starts down. If I'd a ncrtal enemy hated moren all The rest Jho world an wished fer him the worst at could befall, I wouldn' t wanter sec him hung upon the gal lows high, Ner shut Up in prison cell t pine away an die. I'd have 'em put him in lift 'at's alters on the drop, An a-goin on forever ith sudden start an stop An he d get that tirel feelin of a sorry, sea sick frown At sets my liver crazy when the lift starts down.
 Nixon Waterman in L. A. w. Bulletin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
OXFORD.
A Marriage -Improvements-Go Crops
 and Hopeful Merchants.

A Marriage -Improvements-Goo Crops
 and Hopeful Merchants.
 Oxford, Aug. 9.-(Special Correspond ence.)-W. R. Norton, one of our leading merchants, was married to Miss Bessie Glass of Senoia, Ga, early Thursday morning. Miss Bessie is well known and admired in Oxford fer her grace and beauty.
 Mir. F. L. Rennick of Springfield, Mo. formerly of Oxford. made visit to Ox- ford this week. bringing a bride from Jacksonville, Ala.
 Quite lot of improvement is going on in Oxford. The local carpenters are all busy.
 J. w. Galliher is building a nice cottage on Luttrell street. Several others are cov- erng, repairing and building additions to their houses.
 Corn crops in this section are good Cotton is small, but people are hopeful and merchants expect a good trade this fall.
 Rev. George D. Harris will begin a series of meetings at the Baptist church next Sunday.
 The families of Messrs. c. D. Warnock and John H. Turner have returned home from a six weeks visit to friends and relatives in Georgia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
SOCIAL GOSSIP.

The Epworth league of the First Meth odist church gave an interesting enter tainment last night. A splendid pro- gramme of songs and instrumental mu- sic and recitations had been arranged, and refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake, were served. Among the other features of the programme was a quar- tette by Messrs. Smith, Kennedy. Wooley and Hood; a paper on By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them" by Miss Annie Lunsford; quartette by Messrs. Smith and Kennedy and Misses Moore and Finch. R. H. Cobbs r. M. Mitchell and W. M. Hagood were elected to member ship in the league. An instrumental trio, consisting of a guitar and two mandolins, was rendered by Messrs Hood, Strong and Terry and this was followed by a solo by Miss Lucine Finch. Other inter- esting selections were given, after which the crowd departed for their various homes after spending a most delightful evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Felix Tachior gave a Japanese party Thursday night compli- mentary to Miss Nellie Farinas, their niece, and Miss Teresa Neri, both of Pensacola, Fla. The elegant rooms were decorated with roses, palms, cut flow CTS and potted plants, and splendid band discoursed sweet music At 10 o'clock delicious lunch was served. It was a delightful occasion and highly en- joyed by the guests of the evening"
 Mir Ashby Cleveland, one of the hand some attaches of Nabers, Morrow & Sin niges wholesale department, has gone to St. Louis to visit friends.
 Miss Laura Hagood left yesterday afternoon for South Carolina to spend the summer with friends.
 Mrs. Bently of Columbia, Tenn, came down yesterday to visit her sister Mrs. Gen F. w, Fucker
 Mrs. D. Whelan and Miss JulettB Whelan left yesterday afternoon for Gal lion, where they will visit relatives.
 Mrs. R. P McDavid and children re- turned to their home in Montgomery yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs Florence Jordan went up to Blount Springs yesterday to spend the remainder of the summer. Misses Amy and Mollie will go today.
 Miss Lena Ware, a very attractive Uniontown young lady, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. T. Ware, at 715 Twenty first street. North.
 Miss Madge Parsons has returned hone from Kentucky whither she went scV- eral weeks ago to visit friends and rel atives. Her friends in this city will re- gret to learn that she has been very i'll during her absence and they wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Parsons is one of Birmingham's brightest and most pop ular young women and her return to the city is welcomed by all her friends
 The Philhedonian club had very pleasant dance on Red mountain last night Quite a number of young people were present and all enjoyed the evening.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
TWENTY PEOPLE INJURED.
The Result ofa Trolley Car Accident at h.
 dianapoliS.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 9.-Nearly twenty people were injured in street car accident, near Crown Hill cemetery, this afternoon. The most seriously in jured are:
 Mrs. Martin, leg broken and badly bruised.
 Susan Dennis, bruised about lower limbs.
 Martha Sweeny, both legs broken.
 Maggie Rice, face badly battered and bruised.
 Edith Christ, lower limbs bruised and other injuries.
 L. H. Smith, back sprained and badly bruised.
 Mary By and Sarah Lanham, badly bruised. J T. B. Brown leg broken.
 All are residents of this city The wreck was the result of a misplaced switch, a heavy motor plunging into a trailer loaded with people returning from the old settlers reunion. The injured win probably recover.
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killed two Osages. The Indians fled. and
 Hitting along outside of rifle shot, lured
 the Confederates into the main camp of White Wing and Little Bear where they were surrounded by an overwhelming
 force and put to death with much bar parity, Not a man escaped. So com plete was the ambush that not an h. dian was killed. The Indians then sev- cred the heads of their victims from their bodies. These brave Confederates cer- tainly deserve monument to their mem cry. At the recent reunion at Houston resolution was passed calling upon ex- Confederates everywhere to seek out and mark with monuments the graves of the unknown dead, so that annual services could be held in commemoration of their devotion. The tragic spot where the twenty Confederate officers met their death at the hands of the Indians should be marked by monument by all means. :"
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Fresh bread ana candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. te5 / 20

The State Normal College, Florence. Ala Opened in 1873 with fifty children. all from Florence. Last year it enrolled 34t, mostly mature persons and teachers learning improved methods. These rep resented all parts of Alabama and sev- eral other states. Next year 400 are wanted and 800 within five years.
 $100 will defray a years expenses, in- cluding board. Not more than $15 re- quired in any one month.
 Fall term opens September IT, 1895.
 If you need 0 trained teacher, or wish furti,er information, send for cata- logue. JAS. K. POWERS.
 7-2-tf Prpsident
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
TERSELY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.


 Ladies, I am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price, 90 cents to $3. Brand new and stylish. am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap. sacrifice. T. c. King, POPS First ave- nue.
 Professor Guckenberger and wife and Prof. Emil Weigand were given trip through the mines Thur sday night by the obliging officials at Pratt City. They were surprised at the many wonders in that underground world. They have been the recipients of true southern hos pitality since their arrival in Birming ham.
 MT. w. R. Nelson, who collects curious stamps, has an envelope addressed to MT. J. W. Lapsley in 1853. On the ob- verse side is a paragraph of printed matter. It is a warning against paper money. It points out the disasters that followed the unlimited issues of paper money by the state banks. The writer was evidently a sound money man.
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Solid trains through between Birmin gham and Macon, making close connection for Sa- vannah.
 Connections at Savannah with Ocean Steam ship comp aDy's steamers for New York, Bos~ ton and the east. sleeping cars on night trains. Macon t3 Savannah.
 l or further information relative to rates, f6ICdules, etc. apply to
 |. A. CAMP, T. P. A., Columbus, Ga. sOLON JACOBS, c. A., Birmin gham, Ala. A. u. STEVENS, Agent, Brmingha Ala.
 JACK W. JOHNSON, U. T. A.,
 Birmingham, Ala. w. eHELLMAN, TrafHc Manager,
 Savannah, Ga. J. c. HALLE, Gen. Pass. Agent.
 Savannah. Ga,
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DOUBLY PUNISHED.
Driven From the Door and Prosecuted for
 Bigamy.

Blgamy.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 9.-Two months ago a, woman giving her name as Miss Olar Ray of Rochester, N. r., came, to this city and soon made the acquaint- ance of Andrew J. Moore, who had a short time previously been granted a divorce from his wife on the ground of infidelity. After a short acquaintance Moore and the Ray woman were mar ried, July 10, last, and July 31 he created a local sensation by driving her from his home. She left the city, but not before papers for divorce had been served upon her.
 Today it was learned that the woman known as Miss Olar Ray was Mrs. Green Miller who had deserted a husband and two children living at Ringgold, Ga. When Moore discarded her she returned to live with Miller, who was determined to prosecute the woman for bigamy She was arrested tonight on that charge.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
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CONSTABLE FOUGHT LIKE A TIGER. Mob Tried to Lynch an Italian in His
 Charpe

Cleveland, O., Aug. 9.-A mob of men tried to lynch Mike Tragoesser of S6 Lus- senden street, on Woodland avenue tot day because he was accused of attempts ing to criminally assault Dora Hickman, with whose parents he boarded. The constable who had the prisoner in charge was compelled to fight like a tiger to save him from violence. When the mob came upon the constable and his prisoner one man in the crowd, with a revolver in hand, made a rush for Tragoesser and was about to pull the trigger, when he was seized by the constable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
The stakeao!ders Disappeared.

. Toledo. O., Aug. .9.-A couple of hun dred local sports drove to the Michigan state line early this morning to witness a postponed finish fight between ''Kid'' Murphy of Philadelphia and Dan Bailey of Sioux Falls, S. D., for purse of $500. The principals were on the scene. but the stakeholders disappeared with the money. There was no fight.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
PIEDMONT.
The Interstate Commerce Commission Gives
 the Merchants Hearing.

the Merchants a Hearing.
 Piedmont, Aug. 9.-(Special)-Hons w. R. Morrison of Illinois and J. c. Clem- ents of Georgia, interstate commerce commissioners, visited Piedmont yester- day for the purpose of hearing the com plaint of our merchants in the matter of discriminations against this city n freght rates
 Judge w. A. Henderson of Knoxville, Tenn, was present as counsel for the Southern Railway, and s. D. c. Brothers, Esq, of Jacksonville as counsel for the compliments. A good deal of testimony was taken. and by agreement the case was submitted without argument. The commission reserved its decision.
 Mir. John M. Crlp of Washington. D.
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chiefJustice Fuller En Route to the Funeral

TT Washington, Aug. 9.-Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer left Sorrento, Me, today for Nashville to attend Jus fice Jackson's funeral.
 2 No responses have been received from any other of the justices, though it is supposed that Justice White, who is in Washington, and Justice Brown, who is in Jamestown, R. l., will also attend. There will be nothing official in the ar engagements, it being the practice of the court not to invest the funeral of de- ceased member, who dies during recess. with any official formality
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
THE MERIDIAN RACES
Ed Warren Winner in Three Events-DiIlon
 in Another.

in Another. Meridian, Miss, Aug. 9.-(Special )-The winners of the bicycle races were as fol- lows:
 Three mile handicap-Warren of Bir- mingham won.
 Half mile, open-Warren of Birmlng- ham won.
 Two mile open-Warren of Birming- ham won.
 Five mile handicap-Dillon of Birmng- ham won.
 In the handicap Warren was thrown from his wheel while in the stretch, there by losing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Notice.

We have just received a carload of choice California wines, such as Clarets Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge Give us call.
 NJ. & A. WISE,
 Corner Morris Ave. and goth St.
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HOTEL ST. STEVENS.

46 to 52 East Eleventh Street. New York. A quiet, home-like hotel most centrally located. Prices very reasonable Special inducements to tourists during summer months. Correspondence invited. New ma nagement. a
 LOUIS FRENEEL.
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Queen and Crescent.

sLEI rLRs ON THE IoL5lowING rRAI,a,
 cuFFN CREsCL IT ROUTE. No. l, New York to New Orleans No. ] Cincinnati to New Orleans. No. l Chattanooga 10 Shreveport No. 2, New Orleans 10 New York No. 2, New Orleans 10 Cincinnati No. 8, Cincinnati 10 New Orleans. Nos. 1 and Z, Vestibuied Trains with Through Sleepers between Cincinnati and New Orleans; also tarry New Orleans-New York Through Sieepers via Chattanooga, Southern Railway, N. & w., B. &O., and Royal Blue Line.
 Nos. 3 and carry Through Sleeping Cars between Cincinnati and New Orleans.
 W. C. RINEk BON, c. P. A.,
 Cincinnati. Ohio.
 A. J. LYLE, D. P. A.,Q. &C,,
 Chattanooga, Tenn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

C., traffic manager, and MT Edwin Fitz- gerald of Knoxville, Tenn, general freight agent of the Southern Railway, were also present in the interest of their road.
 Capt. w. c. Bentley and lady of Wit vile, Fla. are in thecity on visit to relatives.
 MT. F. M. Famby, an enterprising merchant of this place, is erecting an iron warehouse on Centre avenue, and will have it ready for the fall business. Prof. R. L. Kimbrough. one of our newly elected members of the faculty of the Cumberland Presbyterian semi nary, has arrived in Piedmont. Professor Marlborough will fill the chair of Latin, Creek German and French. The pro- lessor is a highly cultured gentleman, and we are glad to welcome him to our city,
 Our splendid shoe factory is crowded with orders, and it looks like an early enlargement of facilities is unavoidable. The high character of work that this factory sends out is winning for it greatly increased business all over the contry. MT T. P. Ledbetter has returned from an extensive business tour of the state.
 For next thirty days we will sell gents tan shoes at the fol- lowing reduced prices:
 $500 gents tan shoes re- duced to $3.9S.
 &4 co gents tan shoes re- duced to $3.OO.
 $3.5O gents tan shoes re- duced to $2.4S.
 $2.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $l.43.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th street.
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Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria

The Daily Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail. at soc per month.
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FAST LAKE RAILROAD. IT effect Mcnday, November 8, 1893. Leave Lake. Leave Birmingham.
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BIRMINGHAM, SHEFFIELD AND PENNIES.
 SEE RIVER RAILWAY.
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PLANT SYSTEM.

Direct line to Florida and Cuba. Schedule in effect June To, 1895.
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sleave college.
 Train No. l. arrives lake II 45. and goesj) Hop.
 Train No. ?, arrives lake 12 50 and goesi, sfop. a14n
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WESTERN SYSTEM.

For Iul ther iniormatlon. sleeping car rcser- vation, etc.. call on or address
 W: H. GREEN, w. A TURK GPA
 general Supt., Washington, D. c.
 Washington, D. c. c. A. BENSCOTER, J. N. ROSS, Supt., A. G. P A.,
 blTmlnghani. Ala. Knoxville. Tenn, L. A. SHIPMAG. T. p. A., Birmingham, Ala
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F. CAMPBELL. General Manager.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE

LoUIsYILLEAND NASHVILLE. Tn effect November IS, 1894, at T q. m.
The record-union., 1895-11-30

garden, and when he paired he brought
his wife to call on US. We were sitting
on the lawn when the introduction took
place, and the two birds hoped around
our feet and chartered rapidly, while
looking us boldly in the face, and they
fearlessly picked up some biscuit
crumbs which we placed on the toes Of
our shoes Eventually they flew on the
backs of our chairs, and a tame robin
having set the example, they even
lighted on our shoulders. We never at
tempted to search for the nest, though
we fancied they wanted to take US to it,
for they constantly walked in front of
us when we were strolling round the
garden. One morning, however, the
correspondent proceeds, my aunt, who
was accustomed to place food for them
on the window-sill of her bedroom
heard Mr.. "Pye," as we called him.
tapping against the windoW-panes, and
on looking out she saw the male chat
finch with a young bird on the window
ledge, whom he left there while he re-
turned to the nest to bring another one,
to be followed by his wife with a third
fledgling. My aunt fetched me to look
at them, and we opened the window
and admired the young birds, the par
ents proudly watching US, and this per-
Torrance was repeated each morning
until the young birds came of their own
accord, and continued the friendship
vouchsafed us by the parent birds. The
entire family would now surround US
whenever we went in the garden, and
even accompany US on Sunday walks,
fitting along in the hedges while we
walked in the lanes; but having to
leave home for some three months, we
lost sight of our friends, and on our re-
turn in the late autumn our pets had
diSaDpeared- Mature Notes