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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Mother and Child Drowned.

Kirksville, Mo-, June 25.-Reports of destruction of crops and other property in Adair county are coming in as result of last nights hail and rainstorm. Mrs. Stewart and her infant daughter were drowned in the overflow of Sugar creek. They lived with the rest of the family in tents on the Charlton bottoms and when they saw the bottoms submerging they started to ecsape through the for est, waiding waist deep. By the aid of lightning they reached dry land, but in crossing the creek Mrs. Stewart made a misstep and fell into the water with her child
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
NOTICE! NOTICE! Our line of $3 pants are now $l.o5.
 J. Blach & Sons, 1912 First Avenue. 1914

The International Epworth League Con-
 ference.
 The international conference of the Epworth leagues in the United States and Canada will meet in Chattanooga, Tenn, on June 27 and 30, inclusive, All leaguers and those interested in thd league work are cordially invited to at tend
 The train for Chattanooga leaves Bir- mingham at 2:30 a. m. Those wishing to go with the Birmingham and Bessemer leaguers are requested to meet at the union depot in time for this train.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
When at LakeVieW do not fail to visit the Beer Pavilion.
To Restore Rates.

New York, June 25.--A meeting of the presidents of the trunk railroad lines will be held in New York tomorrow to consider means for the restoration of rates. Action has been made necessary by the Fries cut of cents per 10D on fifth and sixth classes of eastbound and by the Chesapeake and Ohios cut of 90 per cent on all classes of westbound traffic. An effort will be made to induce the Lehigh Valley to sign the new west bound agreement and to bring the Ches- apeake and Ohio into the Trunk Line association.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
NOW FOR A HOT FIGHT.

Columbus in the Midst of a Hot Political
 Campaign.
 Columbus, Miss, June 25.-(Special)- The political campaign opened in this county yesterday and from now until the primary, on the 2d, things will be at fever heat There are a large number of candidates for nearly every position, and it will likely take a second primary to decide which are elected
 Crops are being much damaged in this section by too much rain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
". B. Perkins.

Montgomery, June 25.-(Speeial)-W. B. Perkins. an engineer on the Louis vile and Nashville, died of appendicitis al the Montgomery infirmary this after noon. He was operated upon several days ago for the disease, and it proved fatal. He leaves a wife and two chil- dren. His remains were carried tonight to Bowling Green, Ky, for interment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. 1e5 H2b
KILLED IN HIS DOORWAY.
James A. Hackney Victim of Heavens ArtiI-
 Iery-His Wife Shocked

Lincoln, June 25.-(Special Correspond enee.)-Mr James A. Hackney, one of the best and most prominent citizens of our community, was killed by lightning at 4;15 this afternoon. His wife was also shocked. He was standing in his dining room door and the bolt came down a wire which connected an elevated farm bell with the dining room.
 Judge J. c. Wilson went to Anniston to- day to attend a meeting of the trustees of the Methodist District school, located at White Plains
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Strike Sif,1ation

Providence, R. l., June 25.-The strike in the National Providence and Saranac mills in Olneyville was practically ended today, when ninety weavers returned to work The strikers of the Atlantic mills are still out to the number of 300 to 400.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Will Open July 8th.
vIoroRY FoR soUNp MONEY.
Senator Brice to Open the Campaign on
 That Line.

That Line.
 Columbus, O., June 25-Senator Brice and the anti-free silver democrats easily controlled the state central committee in it's meeting today to fix the date of the state convention and provide a temporary organization.
 The demand of Allan Thurman and the free silver democrats for an early convention was ignored.
 The convention. it was decided, will be held in Springfield on August 20 and q. Senator Brice. by vote of 19 to 2 was chosen temporary chairman, and so will be make the keynote speech of the campaign. It will, of course, be for sound money" He election was sub sequently made unanimous.
 H. w. Lewis of Dayton was chosen secretary and George Foster of Upper Sandusky sergeant-at-arms.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

The Royal Blue Shoe took the premium at the Worlds Fair for wear and comfort. Only $4.
 J. Blach & Sons, 1912 First Avenue. 1914
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn, June 25.--Nashville and Little Rock were to have played two games today. but rain put an end to the first one at the end of the third inning. The score stood ? to in Nashville's fa- yor
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
DEATH RECORD.
George F. Bissell.

Asheville, N. C., June 25.-George F. Bissell of Chicago, superintendent of the Hartford Insurance company in the southern and western states, died here today of consumption.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

The Daily Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday) six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail, at soc per month.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

Atlanta Ga, June 25-The fruit grow CTS of Georgia met here today and or ganized. John D. Cunningham of Ma rietta was elected president Bitter speeches were made against the railloads and the Southern Railroad and Steam ship association. A committee consisting of John Fort, H. H. Tift and Marshall Hatcher was appointed 10 ask for lower rates
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hend. Telephone 4S7
 11-I9 tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

Money saved is money made. See our line of Cents $5, $6 and $7 shoes for $3.85.
 J. Blach & Sons,
 1912 First Avenue. 1914
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
Ice cold lager at Beer Pavil. ion, LakeVieW. 6-2s-tf
United Charities.

United Charities. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the United Charities will be held at 43O o'clock this afternoon. A full attendance is desired By order of the president
 MRS. J. w. TORREY,
 Secretary
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
See our line of $2 shoes re- duced to $l.5O.
 J. Blach & Sons, 1912 First Avenue. 1914
1914

Schmier and Swiss cheese and ham sandwiches at Beer Pavilion, LakevieW. 6-25-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
The Daily -Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail, at soc per month.
Montevallo Reioices.

Montevallo, June 25.-(Special) )-The committee who went to Montgomery in the interest of the industrial school re- turned tonight with good news. We have the school Bon fires, ringing of church bells and a great display of fireworks greeted them on their return.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
After the Railroads.

Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in Ieav- ening power as fhe Royal.

Music at East Lake five nights a week for dances by Montana Bros.' Italian band. Chase's city band every Sum- day. 40 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
PERFECT
4 HEALTHY CIRCULATION.

For bIlousness, malaria, yellow jaun- dice, skin eruptions. pimples and all blood diseases we can conscientously recommend
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
SECOND EDITION.
LOCAL LAC0NlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters General Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

Lawn Party Today.-At the residence of Mr. c. H. Reed, corner Twentieth street and Avenue c, this afternoon from . to 10 o'clock lawn party will be given the proceeds of which are to be used in purchasing pews for the Third Presbyte- rian church.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

Increased the Wage Scale.-The Jem- ison Lumber company, which operates large milling plant at Jemison, Ala. and employs large number of people, has increased the wage scale 121s cents all around. It is learned that the company has more orders than they can fill dur ing this year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

Muslc at East Lake. 5ao.ti
 When at LakeView do not fail to visit the Beer Pavilion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

That Tired Feeling is a dangerous symptom. Hoods Sarsaparilla will overcome it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

To Dance On Red Mountain.-Dr. and Mrs. Eubank have issued invitations to a german to be given on Red mountain top Friday evening complimentary to Miss Nellie Blackwood' A large number of Birmingham's society people have re- ceived these invitations, and the occasion will no doubt be d most pleasant one.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26

The Essenics.-The exercises of the senate of Essenics on Red mountain were enlivened by a song from Miss Pat tie Ruffner and a recitation from Miss Lila May Parker 1t was quite a pleas mig innovation on the part of the Es- senies to leave the hot hall in the city for the cool mountain. Their example should be followed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-26
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The English parliament has been form ally prurogurd until July 34.
 The crater of Mount Etna is again pour ing forth fire smoke and lava.
 The Court Circular says that Queen Victoria has given Bell smith n sitting for her portrait
 The agreement to issue the 9l6 GOO, GOO i per cent loan to China under Russian guarantee haS been signed.
 A storm wiped out the town of Winona, Mo. It is known that l3 persons lost their lives and eight men are missing.
 Several bridges of the Chuctaw railroad wcr" partially blown up by dynamite as q result of the rivalry between the towns O1 Shawnee and TrcumSrh, 0. Y.
 Mrs. Myron Y. Goddard of Providence, young woman who has only been mar rird two weeks, attempted {" commit sui eide by taking d. lalsg" dose of morphine and laudanum. A series of outragCs and murders of lit tic girls of ages ranging from to 7 years has created great excitement among the working classes in the district of Wal thamstoW, seven miles northrast of Lon don.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
OUR GIRLS.

The summer girl is already beginning to get cn ngagrd.-BuSton Globe.
 She will never be a new woman until she is satisfied with an old hat.-Nashville American.
 Tho best way tu deal with "thc advanced woman" is to get rid nf tho rotrogradcd man-Rochcstcr Post Express.
 The new woman? Nonsense! let her rig herself up as she plcasrs, lot her talk as she will, she is, and will always be, the same dear old girl-New York Sun.
 When an 1S-ycar old girl says her moth cr won't let her accept an invitation to a party, it is certain that the wrong person has asked her to gO.-AtchisOn Globe.
 "Why are not men more bcautiful?' asks Miss Frances E. Willard. One reason might be, fair qurstionCr because beauty is monopolizcd hy your scx.-DaytOn Her aid.
 The new woman has not progressed SC far as to he affected by the abolition oi | sunday shaving, hut we know not what | may be in the future. There are certain | hirsutr stimulants advertised. Louis | Post Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
THE BIG BICYCLE MEET.
Thousands of Wheclmen Are Gathering at
 Asbury Park Today.

AsRURY PARK, N. J., July 8.-The na- tional bicycle meet is in full blast today. The reception committee are busy rccciv- ing the visiting wheclmen, who are arriv- ing in big delegations by train and by wheel. It is estimated that there are 5, 1000 whcclmcn in town, and many more are due. The Denver whcclmcn number 76, and it is believed that PitHsburg will send 1, 1900 strong.
 Two Class A racing men representing Denver arrived. They havo entered in their class events, and they feel confident that if they have good paccrs they will better some of the records. Instructions furnished by Denver whcclmcn to theiI delegation say: "Thc first thing to do on arriving at ASbury Park is to dip in the ocean. Tho pail of water which you will find i'll the hathhousc iS for the purpose of washing off the salt. Do not use it for any other purpose.
 Eighteen Boston press cyclcrs arrived by wheel. Twenty ladies in boomers ar rived from Philadelphia without escort, all astridc their wheels. The total number of survivors of the century run from New ark on Sunday was 332.
 Zimmerman, Bald, Dcrnbcrgcr, Simm, Tom Johnson, Callahan and other cracks devoted considerable time Sunday after. noon to sprinting. All the public build ings and many private ones are gayly drckcd with bunting and the colors of tht A. F. w. in honor of the big tournament
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
A NOhIa Woman.

A noble woman is Miss Yolande de Gomeau of New York, now Sister Anne of the Order of St. Francis. Her gift of $10O, 900 has reared Destitute Blind Girls asylum at Mount Lorelto, Staten Island. It is three story structure of brick and granite and of cruciform shape, with large assembly and classrooms and a fine chapel and dormitory. It stands, visible speech of the Divine Master New York News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
CUBA.

The Mora claim amounts to about $2- 900, GOO. Why not ask Spain what she will take for Cuba, spot cash, and count the Mora claim as part of the purchase money? New York Recorder.
 It may be that the Cuban revolution has been suppressed, as Spain claims; but, if so, then she is sending more soldiers there to keep it suppressed than were required to put 1t down...-St. Louis Globe-D Demo crat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
JEWEL AND GEM.

The curSArr of pale colorcd summer dresses is trimmed with bands of darker colnrrd satin ,nhrrly adorned with flowers formed of jewels,
 A I,rctty diadrm consists of a very mar TOW diamond rhhon twisted so as to form in the center a light open motif, in tho middle of which hangs a large sapphire.
 A vrry graceful diatlem consists of a sue rrSsiun of oval wrrathS formed of diamond dog roses. These wrcaths, which dimin- ish in size from the center to the sides, rest on a pale gold band showing course of diamond fern leaves.
 A pretty n~kland in mauve satin has in front d clasp in jrwrlcd oprnwork con SiSting of diamonds with an emerald in cahuchOn in the center A pendant of the same style held ny a fine double chain of gold hangs short from the clasp.-..Tcw- rlrrS' Circlllar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
POLITICAL PLEASANTRlES.

Benjamin thinks that four years is a long enough nap for grandpa's hat.-Chi- cago Dispatch.
 MT. Reed calmly reflects that nc isn't the only candidate in the woods.-Clcve land Plain Dealer.
 We have prcscntiment that Editor Dana at the proper time will nominate D. B. Hill for president and move the pre- vious qucstion.-Chicago Tribune.
 Whatever may bo his sentiments as to the new woman, the president evidently believes thoroughly in the now man in politics. Washington Star.
 A German scientist says that thinking is one of the chief causes of wrinkles. Perhaps that explains how our congress- men preserve their good dlooks.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
No Wonder

Our window dresser put the tickets on sideways. He must have tried to hide the price. We intended to tell him about it, but when we saw the people crowd up to look at the Suits. concluded not to refer to sub- ject so low down in price. No wonder he half hid the ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Catholic Summer School Opens.

PLATTsEUEG, \. N., July S.--Thc fourth annual session of the Catholic summer Schoul of Amt4 ;c;t Was formally opened at St. Johns church. Fully :, ,0OO persons were seated in thr l:Hnd>om" church, and thousands nnr.', uEuI'r to gain admit tanr~, were standby in the str,r Is when the procession of l'i,E E,is and priests start cd from the rrs!d,rc.' of Very Rev. Dr. Walsh, pastor of the church. Special trains and boats brought thousands of others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
A BABY AT GRAY GABLES.
Ruth and Esther Cleveland Have a Little
 Sister.

BUZzAEpS BAY, Mass, July S.-Thcrc is new baby at Gray Gables. Just before o'clock Sunday night news reached the village that q girl hahy had been born at that plaC" This report was soon Vcri- fed by Dr. Bryant, who announced that the happy event occurred at 4:30 P. m., and that both mother and little one were doing as we'll as could be expected
 This iS tl1r third child to be born into the presidents family, and all of them are girls. Ruth is years old and Esther 2. Orlya passing glance could be obtained from q 3.rrSidrnt, but that was sufficient to not, vprrSsion of satisfaction on the face uj hi,f executive, although it Was ;.t ,t'rrt that a boy baby would not have il uuwr!cumc.
 Mrs. C.">rauu'S mother. Mrs. Prrrine, is expected to arrive from Buffalo this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
FIVE WERE DROWNED.
They Were Pleasure Seekers and Wer.
 Caught In the storm.

Caught In the storm.
 LAKE GENEVA, Wis, July S.-A heavy storm which passed over hero unroofed buildings and dcmuralizcd shade trees. Hail broke d large amount of glass and ruined corn, oats and what little fruit there was.
 The steam launch Dispatch was char tered just before the storm by a party con sisting of Father Hogan and Miss Hogan of Harvard, Ills. and a man thought to be Dr. Franz assistant superintendent of the ElGin Qlls.) Insane asylum, wife and child.
 The boat was swampcd, and all on board were drowned. The body of Miss Hogan was found floating near Kayc's park last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
NOISELESS POKER CHIPS.
How the Newark Police Were Rolled by a
 Felt COYered Device.

NEWARK, \. J., July S.-Pokcr players who were wont to defy the police in quiet Sunday games and heretofore have been arrested with the greatest facility, have hit upon a new scheme to dcadcn the rat tie of the necessary chip, which always led to their detection.
 In the usual resorts chips of felt were employed, and the keen cared drtrctivCs who listened at kryhnlrS for the click of tho ivory heard not the old familiar rattle, and there were no arrests made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Freight Train Struck a Trolley Car.

NILES, O., July S.-An electrical cal loaded with people returning from River
 side park was struck by freight train on the Erie railway here and wrecked. The car was nearly across the track when the locomotive struck 1t, hurling it upon its side Frank Wilson, n merchant, was killed instantly, and Mrs. G. w. Holder of Warren Was dangerously and perhaps fla
 tally injured. several othor persons were seriously injured, though r.'t fatally hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Cora Van Tnsscll and w. D. Stuart will kC joint stars in a new comedy drama next season.
 Thomas c. Sr;lhrooko says he left opera for comedy on she advice of Jefferson, Crane and Goodwin.
 Franklin McI.rny's starring tour for next s,;ts,,u has been abandoned. Ilc will go out in tn" fall of lS9i.
 W. II. Th"mps"n has taken Wilton Lack Ny"'s plar" ;s& Svcngali in "Trilhy' at the Garden 1hratrr, New York.
 Margaret Frazer, who succeeded Cissy Fitzgerald in "A Gairty Girl" is said to he the luttrr's superior as a dancer.
 John IIarc who will visit this country in December, wih have only small part in "Tho Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith."
 Adrlina Patti will pay us another faro well visit if q responsible manager will of fer her $4, 800 a cOncort and all expenses.
 Those persons who wish to sec tho stage elevated may rest easy. Steve Brodi6 will s-n out in "On the l}owery" again next season.
 Tho impression is growing that Duse re- fuses tu he interviewed because shC finds that thereby she gets moro free advertising than she could otherwise hope for. Stella Brtzzi, the Bruttleboro (Vt.) girl whose rich contralto voice has created q | sensation in grand opera i'll London, is | said to receive E6O for each performance. Camille D'Arvillo will produce another | new opera by American authors in New | York next winter. She will use "A | Daughter of the Revolution" and "Made | tcino" on the road
 The American stage has lots of ups nnG
 lowns principally downs. It has just hat
 ,n" notable "up,' however. The OK king
 If slu~%rrdom, John l.. Sullivan. an 1 nuuncrs his retirement.
 HOODS PILLS euro Liver Ills,
 Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Boston's Riot Victim Buried.

BOSroN, July S.-Thr funeral of John w. Wills, the victim of Thursdays riot in East Boston, Was held from his home, l2 Webster avenue. Rev. Father Mccarthy of the Church nf the Assumption otliciat- ing. A dense crowd filled the house and the little avenue leading to the home, and the presence of d squad of police was nrcrs- sary to control the 10, On0 people estimated to have been in the vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Town Almost wiped Out.

CoENwAkI., Ont, July S.-A number oi children playing in q shed in the suhur' ban village of LnrncVillc set fire to the building and the flames spread with great rapidity to the adjoining h' uses Only a port ion of the Nillng" Was saved. Twenty buildings were burned, rendering 50 fami lies homeless and cntailng Il loss of $5O, 000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
st,bn,np At,rov on A River Boat.

ALBANY, July S.-A desperate stahbin2 atfray occurred on the steamer Dean Rich mund about six miles up the river from New York. Arthur Kerr, an English sail. or, aged !6 years. stabbed in the left breast William Pahlnl3n. an Albanian employed as d drckhand on the boat. The captain placed Kerr in irons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
TOLD TO DROWN HIMSELF.
So Frank Meistcr Jumped on the Whar
 and Did So.

BtFFALO, July H.--Abuut midnight Sat urlay night Fred MeStcr q painter in steady employment, told Frank Tramp a Jefferson street saloon keeper, that he was going down the river on a fishing trip.
 "-\ll right, said Tramp, joking. 'GC ahead and get drowned"
 About , o'clock Sunday morning some men fishing on the Ferry street wharf saw a man scribhe something on piece ot paper, which he put in his hat, and then jumped into the river and sank out of sight The man was Mcistcr On the pa per he had writtrn: ''I am Fred Mristcr Franl, Tramp told me to drown myself, SC 1 ObryVd. v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Havoc In Wisconsin.

DELAVAN, Wis, July S.-The most de structive rain and windstorm that ever vAited this locality tore down houses and barns. uprootcd trees and plowed up corn fields. On the south shore of Delavan lake the devastation was greatest. A portion of tho roof of the Mcttowco hotel was blown off, and great trees were broken like pipestcms. Tho wind was accompa nied by deluge of rain and great hail stones that broke windows and levelcd fields of grain. The roads and fields art strcwn with debris of trees, fences anG buildings.
 The heavy rains of the last two day. have caused great damage at Washburn The fish hatchery way at Ashland June tion is almost destroyed.
 The most severe hailstorm in years oc cured last evening at Oshkosh. Sky lights wore broken, and much damage must have been done to crops. The ther mometcr dropped 35 degrees in ten min uteS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
Veteran Editor Dying.

SAX FRANCISCO, July S.-Frank N. Pix, ley, the veteran editor, founder of The Ar gonaut and one of the best known men iE California, is thought to he dying at his home in this city. Mr.. PiXlcy is also dan gcrollsly i'll. Both are utfrring from ncrr OuS DrDSt r;t ion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
More Anpo,ntments by Salisbury.

LONDO%, July S.-Sir Charles Pearson has been appointed lord advocate for Scot land and Mr. A. G. Murray solicitor gen eral fuI" scotland in tho new ministry. Both of thCSo gentlemen held the same po- sitions ill the last Salisbury ministry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-08
ISilled hY a SunstrOke.

READING, Pa, July S.-Major George k. Clymcr, the last of the five ClymeI brothers, noted in business and politics, died from the effects of a sunstroke. He was major of the Sixth Pennsylvania cay airy during the civil war.