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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A RECORD BREAKER.
New Orleans Has Nine Inches of Snow-San Antonio Covered
 With Fleecy Mantle. f

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. H.-Asspecial to the States from San Antonio, Tex, says: s'The heaviest fall of snow ever known here. There is 4.02 inches recorded, and it is still snowing.''
 In New Orleans this morning roofs and gables and window stills and fences and lawns were covered with a thin coating of the beautiful, but the fall altogether did not average more than E inch, though in some instances 1t remained long enough to give the young folks an opportunity to shape small snowballs and to have some sport. Last nights fall melted rapidly in most sections of the city, and by 10 o'clock there was no trace of it left.
 Advices from different sections of Louisiana and Mississippi were to the ef- feet that snow mad fallen all around, and the early morning trains came in today with their tops fairly covered with white garments.
 To-day at Il o'clock it began showing heavily and continued without intermis- sion until p. m.
 All day the snowball crank had high old time. Their hands were little out of practice aud the missiles destined for mo- torman or conductor, or drayman or driver went wide of their mark, but after littlo time the aim became accurate, and the lives of the crews of the passing cars were a misery from the incessaut fusilade kept up by not only the small boy, but by those 'schldren of larger growth, who dis ported themselves in the snow and reveled in the exhilarating exercise.
 Several improvised sleighs made their appearance late this afternoon. There was heavy snow here in 1881 and previous to that in 1852, but this is the heaviest one on record. At least g inches have fallen. Street cars were abandoned on all tracks in lthe city, aud tonight not a car is moving.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

At o'clock yesterday afternoon private wedding ceremony took place, in which MT. Charles c. Snider and Miss Ludie Harris were the contracting parties. Dr. J. C.. Morris officiated and the ceremony was witnessed by only few friends and rela- tives. After the ceremony the happy couple were tendered reception by Mrs. Mary Ware, North Highlands.
 The bride is q sweet and attractive young woman, and has host of admirers, while the groom is member of the well-known tobacco firm of Snider & Co. His friends congratulate him upon having won such a fair prize.
 MT. and Mrs. Snider left yesterday after noon at 2:55 over the Southern for Atlanta, from whence they will go on trip through Florida.
 After their return they will be at home the residence of Mrs. Mary Ware, North Highlands.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
DEATH RECORD.
CHARLES H. FRANCIS.

MT. Charles H. Francis died yesterday morning at o'clock. He had been a suf- ferer from consumption for a number of years, and was only relieved from its tor lures by death.
 He had been in the shoe business in this city for ten or twelve years, during which time he made many friends here.
 His remains will be shipped to Jackson. vile, Calhoun county, this morning for burial.
 MT. Francis was member of one of the most prominent families in north Alabama.
 His people were among the first settlers of Calhoun county, and have always been actively identified with it's growth and prosperity.
 MT. Joe Francis of Brooklyn, N. Y,, was present, and took charge of the remains of his brother,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
WILLING TO SUFFER.

ATLANTA, Feb. 14.-AcCutchin. known ss ''kingn of the Murray county Whits- caps, made a full con fession today. He was brought back yesterday from Arkan- sas. McCutchin says that he lead the band which tried to lynch Morley, and Q few days later was member of the crowd which killed him. McCutchin states that he fired the second shot and hit Morley as he was falling to the ground, another mem Der of the party having shot him first. Me- Cutchin states that he was tired of trying to elude arrest and is willing to take the consequences.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

comet was seen in Atlanta; when the ther- mometer fell to degrees above zero in the South 1t won't below in Atlanta; when people fell through the ice in the North Atlanta reported fifteen persons falling in at one time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
THREE BOLD hIGHWAYMEN
FATALLY SHOOT A MAN WHOM THEY TRIED
 TO HOLD UP.

FATALLY SHOOT MAN WHOM THEY TRIED
 TO HOLD UP.
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 14.-Three high waymen this morning at o'clock held up Baker Christian Freich on the corner of Esplanade and Rampant streets, in the heart of the city, and commanded him to halt and turn over his money. He resisted the attempt and fight ensued between the garroters and their would be victim. Dur ing the struggle one of the highwaymen pulled pistol and fatally shot the man in the breast, and then the trio made their escape and have not been arrested. The city is overrun with thugs from the colder sections of the country.
 James Morton was run over and killed by Judiah Hart, motorman on the elec- trc road, this morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
SOLD AT LAST.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 14.-The Chatta- nooqa Southern railway was sold at noon today at Gadsdeu, Ala.,. to the reorganiza. tion, composed of the bondho!tlers of the road, for S400, ,0O0. The original upset price of $500, GOO was reduced recently by decree of the federal court to the figure of the sale. Judge Henry B.. Tompkins of Atlanta, representing tbe Central Trust company as trustee, made the only bid. Col. J. W. Burke, receiver, sold the prop erty as special commissioner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
. ISAAC CRAY.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 14.-Pierra Gray, son of Minister to Mexico Isaac Gray, re. ceived telegram at 10 o'clock saying that the minister had died at 2 o'clock. A message was received an hour previous saying that one consultation of physicians had been held, the patient being uncon- scious, and that another would be held at 2, but that death ensued. The minister was at the American hospital In care of Dr. RraY an English nhyaician
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
EGGS, LOTS OF EGGS.
HUNTSVILLE SHIPS A CAR LOAD OF
 TO NEW YORK

HUNTSVILLE SHIPS CAR LOAD OF THEM
 TO NEW YORK.
 HUNTSVILLE, Feb. 14.-tSpecial. l-Yes- terday one of the most unique shipments, and perhaps the only one of it's kind ever shipped from a single town in this state, was made from this place to New York city. It was full express car load of eggs. There were 345 cases, containing 10, $50 dozen or 124 200 eggs. The car was heated up to counteract the cold and was coupled on to a regular express train. The shipment was superintended by Mir. A. w. Barnum, solicitor of Southern Expie ess company at this place.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
JAMES F. MESsER.

Mir. James F. Messer, the eldest brother of Messrs. M. P. and John B. Messer, at his home at Ashland, Clay county, Wednesday. His was the first death of a family of eight, and the many friends of his brothers of this city sympathize with them in their hour of bereavement. The interment took place at Millerville yester- day,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age-Herald Reporters-General
 Resume of Happenings.

RECEPTION TO THEIR NEW PAsToR.- The ladies of the Second Presbyterian church will l.give reception to their new pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Mad dox, at the church this evening from 7:30 to 10 O clock. All members of the church and friends are cordially invited to be pres- ent and participate in the welcoming of the pastor and his wife to this city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
SAMUEL G. BRIGGS.

GREENSBORO, Feb. 14.-iSpecial. l--Mr. Samuel G. Briggs died of pneumonia at his home on Tuesday afternoon, February F. He was Greensboro's oldest citizen, having reached the age of 83 years. His funeral took place from the Presbyterian church today. All business houses were closed during the funeral.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
LoTTIE COLLINS IN TROUBLE.

MACON, Ga., Feb. 14.-The grand jury here found true bills today against ten dours'' for riot and shooting at one an- other. The trouble arose about payment of transfer charges on baggage, and was quite lively for time. The company plays in Savannah tomorrow night, and officers from Macon will arrest them on warrants issued here,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
WuoLEsAIE pARDo

WHOLESALE PARDoNING.- Yes sterday morning twenty-five prisoners at the police too bad to work upon the streets, and Act ing Mayor Jones decided that it was cheaper to liberate them than to keep them confined at an expense to the city. Only those convicted of minor offenses and those whose terms had nearly expired were turned loose.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
CHOLERA RECORD.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. 14.-The heahh report that between February and 12 sixty -one cases of cholera occurreda in this city, and during the same perio1l there were twenty nine deaths from the disease which is still sp0ao1iuu..<uu~susu.. z
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
ARRIVED SAFE.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 14.-News under date Of November IS, 1894, has come from Rev. ". H. Sheppard, F. K. c. s., a colored missionary Of the Southern Pres byterIan church, of the safe arrival and good health of his party at -Luebo, Congo Free State.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

WHEN wheat was S1.25 you could not buy much of Q suit of clothes for $50. Now you can get them at s25, same quality. Modern commerce is nothing greater than savage barter revolutionized, and the ex- change of Chicago heiress with bank rupt prineelet is no different to a Zulu swapping bis cows for wife.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
The U. s. Govt Reports
 ; show Royal Baking Powder superior to aN others.
TOOK BACK WATER.

PARIS, Feb. 14.-In consequence of quarrel which occurred on theNoccasion of the recent funeral of the king of Naples the Comte de Bari has sent 6 challenge for a written the comte letter in reply to the challenge, iu which he says that on the occasion of the dispute he said more than he meant to and in view of the time which has elapsed since the difference he declines to appoint seconds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
JOSEPH ELLIOT.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Josepb Elliot, connected with the Herald since it was founded in 1885, died last night from pneu- monia. He was the first sporting editor of the Herald, and a pioneer in reporting sporting news.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
YEsTERDAY,s TEMpERATuRE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD on the standard thermometer at Hughes' drug store, corner Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for temperature recorded in the shade and on a northern shalferad eY nnsure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
"SI PLUNKARDO COMING.

Beginning Monday night the srSi Punk ard'' company will play two engagements at O'Brien's, aud if favorable criticisms go for anything treat is in store for the- ater- goers.
 The following is from the New Haven, Conn.,, Daily Tribune:
 If the ''Si Plunkard' company should give the same performance tonight that they gave last night the opera house would be filled with the same people who were there last night, and as many more. As it was the opera house was crowded.
 Si Plunkard, a rough and uncouth look ing farmer, was the hero and was loudly applauded. But the most humorous char aoter of the cast and probably the funniest man that ever stepped upon New Haven stage was Felix Smart.
 Inc laughter that he produced has never been equaled. At one stage, while he was telling h his droll and Dutch manner how he conducted circus, there was at least ten minutes of laughter. If he had an- swered all encores he would probably have been talking yet. Moses Wilton az the Jewe and Robert Denney and Ezra Page Page carried tho audience by storm by their beautiful singing, and Eliza Simpson as spinster can't be beat. The banging and buzzing of the threshing ma chine and the flying straw was natural to life. The barro9m scene aud the poker game in the Eagle hotel was a feature, as also was the duel between Corbett and Sullivan, two little pugs. And the sensa- tional railroad scene brought down the house. The railroed scene is very realistic, holding the audience spellbound while it crosses the stage.
 The orchestra between the acts gave music such as has never been heard there Circus,' was very fine and loudly ap- plauded.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
INDICTED FOX LYNCHING.

Mont gomery cSunty grand jury has in. dicted James RoAch, Richard Foreman and Charles sledd fof lynching Tom Blair. Siedd is a son of the sl1er5ff f1 n,county
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

THE North Carolina Legislature has passed bill to employ State convicts on the public roads, each county being al- lowed twenty live. But no application for convicts is to be considered unless the con- victs are not needed on the State farms.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty. -four hours: Snow furries; north winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
REcEPIteNS POSTPONED,

ROME, Feb. 14,-Owing to physS weakness or he pope the receptions usn9 ally given by his holiness have oeen post poned. sss
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

BREMEN, Feb. 4.-The North German Lloyd Steamship company has brought an action at Rotterdam against the owners of the British steamer Crathie for damages for the loss of the Elbe.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
STILL NO CHANGE.

DOVER, Del., Feb. 14.-The forty third ballot for United States senator was taken by the legislature today and showed no important change, from previous ballots. The vote was: Higgins, republican, z; Addick, republican, 4; Massey, republican, crat, 8; absent, 2. Necessary to a choice, 16.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

THE SALE RATIFIED. .-Yesterday morn ing the stockholders of the Highland Ave- nue and Belt Railroad company held a meeting in the office of Dr. H. M. Cald- well, on Twentieth street, between Morris and First avenues. The principal business transacted was the ratification of the sale of the Highland Avenue and Belt to the Columbian Equipment company of New York. resolution to this effect was pre- sented and adopted by the stockholders. The meeting then adjourned
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
SNIDER-HARRIs.

ONE touch of nature makes all the world shivar
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

To INDULGE IN LAW AND POLITICS. Hon. Jerre Dennis, for a long time editor and publisher of the Labor Advocate, and who recently sold the plant to MT. J. H. F. Moseley, informs theiAaE- HERALD that his abandonment of journalism was purely voluntary. He also states that 1t is his in- tention to prepare himself for the practice of law, and he will also enter the political arena as an aspirant for the office of sheriff in his old home county, Tallapoosa, at the next general election. Mir. Dennis as a journalist was success, ana his departure rom the field will be regretted by his ad- mirara
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

EARLY MORNING BLAzE.-At 2 o'clock yesterday morning an alarm of fire was turned in from the corner of Fifth avenue and Sixteenth street. The fire was at No. 1917 Fifth avenue and broke out in the roof of the house, which was a one-story frame, supposedly from a defective Hue. The house was filled with smoke before the oc- cupant, Mir. Charles V. Benjamin, discov cred it. The department succeeded in ex- tinguishing the fire after the house and furniture had been damaged to the extent of about S250. The building is owned by Miss R. J. Stanford.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
THINGS DRAMATIC.

The Mabel Paige Comedy company gave two performances at O'Brien's yesterday, presenting "The Other Girl', at matinee and "Daphne, the Dancing Statue, 7 at night. Both performances were well at- tended considering the weather, and the audiences were pleased.
 ''Daphne, the Dancing Statue, D with Miss Mabel Paige in the title role, is three- act farce comedy, which is bright, sparkling and clean. The following was the cast:
 Frederick Butterwcrtb, afflicted with Ben somerby, afflicted with poverty.
 ........................... Ward Rensselier Sam somerby, afflicted with atrimony. Barnaby Butterworth, afflicted with Denton psymouth aoed sTans aooreh0uS' Mrs. Butterworth, who adores Fred...: clarisse, who pretends to adore ir. him. Mile. Flyhigh, who adores all mankind. Daphne, who adores herself ..... Mabel Paige
 Little Mabel Paige has not been seen to better advantage than last night. In the picture she was very beautiful, and made splendid living picture. Her costumes were more beautiful than in any other play, and moreover she tried to put more spirit into her acting. She was not as cold and careless as heretofore, much to the appre- citation of the audience.
 Mir. H. Guy Woodward continues to be favorite with the audiences. In fact he is better each successive night. He is hard worker, has plenty of confidence in him. Self and leaves the rest to the audience. Without him the company would not be what it is, and to tell the real truth he is the principal feature.
 Miss Bessie Warren's part last night was a minor one, although she received good portion of applause.
 Allen Wightman was up to his previous mark last night.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

kNTA is determined never to De out. en the Worlds Fair was held niped to have one also; when
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-07-21
A Sad Accident.

A very sad accident occurred in
Lamoille Valley about A o'clock yes
terday afternoon by which Terrence
the youngest child Of Mr. and Mrs. J
T. McDermott, was SO badly scalded
that he died about 0 o'clock this
morning.
The little fellow had followed his
father to the field in the afternoon
and becoming tired his father took
him to the house. Shortly after get.
ting home the boy said he was hun.
CRY, and his mother told one of his
sisters about twelve years old to &c
out TO the summe kitchen and fry
him a couple Of eggs. The girl went
out and, as Mrs. McDermott had been
washing, found a kettle Of hot water
on the stove which she set off on the
groundand went about her work. The
little boy was playing around and
walked backward against the kettle
and fell back, sitting down in the
boiling water. He was immediately
lifted out and his father summoned
The parents saw Immediately that
their darling boy was badly burned
and as soon as possible a team wae
hitched up and the little sufferer wa
brought to town. Mr. McDermott
drove from his house to town, a dis
lance OF twenty-five miles, in a little
over two hours.
Arriving here DR.. Mcdowell wa
summoned and did what he could t.
relieve the suffering Of the boy, but
all to no avail, ms about 8 o'clock this
morning the Angel Of Death touched
his eyclids and bore his spirit to the
unseen world.
Although the skin all peeled of
from the little fellows hips he neye,
once murmured or cried and died as
peacefully and quietly rs though going
to sleep OIL his mothers breast.
The funeral will take place in La.
noble some time tomorrow and the
remains will be laid away there for
their last long rest.
The brothers and sisters OF the de.
ceased arrived from their home in La.
noble this afternoon and their grief
over their little brothers. sad death
was enough to melt the stoutest heart
The bereayed family have the sin.
cere sympathy of n large circle OF
friends in their great SORROW. May
He who said, 4Suffer little children
to come unto me, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven comfort and con.
sole them in this hour OF trial.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-07-21
a rhysrclnn,. Inst ncsnrt.

"My doctor is n real JOKER said a
Reno lady. II didn't know that my
talking bothered him when he was
writing prescriptions until yesterday.
He mentioned it. and l always
asked him ali sorts OF questions while
he was writing them out. Yesterday
he examined me and snt down to
write something. kept talking.
Suddenly he looked up md said:
How has your system been? Hold
out your tongue ] put out TINT
member aud he began to write. He
wrote and 1 held out my tongue. and
when hc got through he said: That
will DO But said j, you haven't
looked ut H.. No., paid no, Il didn't
care to. only wanted to keep Il still
while | wrote the prescription
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-07-21
The silver Debate.

CHICAGO, July 16.-No such 4big
talk has ever been planned before, it
10 claimed as the ten.days' go.as you.
please match between the chosen
representatives of the opposing sides
OF the money question-Rosewel g..
Horr and William j. Harvey-.which
opened to-day.
it was about 9 o'clock when the
witty ext Congressman from Michigan,
now q resident OF New York, and the
sharp Colorado newspaper man, now
a resident OF Chicago, signifed to the
judges and the select audiense pres
ent by invitation, at the Illinois Club.
on Ashland avenue, that all was in
readiness for the the successive 10.
600 words broadsides, which, with
three minute rests, were to last
three hours a day for ton successive
days.
Tho judges were ex.Solicitor. q len.
eral Of the United States, Charles II.
Aldrich and Hon. Henry Miller.
Horr spoke first. He said there was
hardly a proposition in 4Coin's FL.
nanciRl School, to which he could
assent. He would attempt to show
that the theory they set forth. il
adopted by the people OF this country
would only lead to financial ruin.
Until an international agreement was
established 1t wonld simply be sui.
eide for this nation to adopt a System
Of the free coinage Of silver upon tho
old ratio. He believed the act OF 1919
which Haryey's book denounces as d
crimo, was honestly conceived and
openly passed. What the people
needed was good credit, good money.
tood ltinciiles and sound business
sense.
Harvey, in bis opening statement.
named the propositions set forth in
Coins Financial SCHOOL, which he
expected to mako good in this de.
bate, the chief OF which Ia that II is to
the interest OF the United States u,
act Independently In the remonetiza.
lion OF silver at 10 TO l..