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Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-25

would fill three columns OF this paper. In
fact, nearly one-ffth of the catalogue of
the exposition is Il record of patent rob-
berry, ana includes every possible variety
of articles, except, perhaps, agricultural
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-25
The Explanation of II.

Boston Transcript: Johnny-"Is 1t true
pa. that people live longer in the country
than in the city?"
Pa-"Life seems longer there. my sen."
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-25
Billings Writing Desks
and Bookcases.

Billings Combination Bookcases, Solid
oak, French plate mirror,
Billings price SIC, VO mn
Billings Combination Bookcases, very
handsome, quartered oak,
Billings price S25.0o, VIk mn
Our Price. ................ OIVuUU
Billings Ladies' Writing Desks, mahog-
any finish,
Billings price SO. so, " h0
Billings Ladies' Writing Desks, extra
large size, in any wood,
Billings price $500, VU nm
Kansas City daily journal., 1895-08-25

Billings Extension Tables, hard wood
6 feet,
Billings price 5000, " h0
Our Price. ......... WUIJU
Billings Extension Tables, pillar leg,
solid oak, feet,
Billings price $3.50, a 7h
Our l'ricc. .................. u
Billings Extension Tables, pillar leg,
solid oak, feet,
Billings price $3.50, h1
Our Price. ....... uUU
Billings Extension Tables, largo top,
pillar leg,
Billings price 500, ~ h0
Our Irlce. z1OU
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
WINS. :. 80 ~arn Aoader.

-
A Country Gentleman correspondent
writes:
The best time to cut the corn is when
the ears are glazed and the husks trrn-
ing white. Cut at this time not only is
the fodder at it's best, but there will be
no shrinkage of corn and the ears will
be we'll filled out with plump, heavy
grain. Quite late in the season, wher
the weather. is cool and there is danger
Of frost, late corn may be cut up green
and will cure out without danger OF
shrinkage or Of the fodder souring.
AS rule, 1 prefer large shocks, 12c
to IA hills to the shock, as less of the
fodder will be exposed to the weather
and a large shock cures out almost ar
soon as small one. When the field is
to be put in wheat, I prefer to carry 90
rows on each side Of the shock row and
make the shocks 8 by 40 hills, which
makes them as close as they can stand
in the row. 1t will cost cent to -
more per shock, but is great conven-
fence in sowing the wheat, and enables
you to get the corn and fodder off with
very little trampling of the wheat.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
The Tobacco War.

The present war existing between tne
big plug tobacco manufacturers prov
ing very interesting for the consumers ~
they being the only ones who are pronb-
ing by this war. The manufacturers are .
unquestionably losing great aeai 81. o.
money, and, as far as we can see, .h :
whole cause of the war is on accoun u Oh
AK 1l' which hi pia appears to be as powerful
weanon az its name implies. The man
nfa c 90 Of If BATTLE AK" claim it to be
the the largest piece Of high grade goods ever
sold for the money. And the success u. t,S o.
the brand, the enormous quaneney wn me-.
is being sold, clearly delllonsula.ei ~ '' IA
te ea the fact that they have bargain
This has caused the demand for Other
heretofore BIG, popular brands to be greatly
diminished. Hence the present great
tobacco war.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
MARRIAGES.

In this city. August 2s, in Congress street
~ lindsay, George Fletcher Pride and Miss
Alice Al csii Maade Bartsau:s both Of Westbrook.
i Aq sna is EG as basa %; N
i1 IN Frankfort, August 2s William A. scripps
of California and Miss Catherine Pierce Of
Frankfort. .,sto 90
of Philadelphia and Miss Alice E. Morgan OF
Fryeburg. :, ,,,r,s+ o, C,s
Philadelphia and MISS Mary Stevens OF Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
The Cotton King.
missouri RANKS nrst IN mules, having

missouri RANKS nrsJ IN mules, having
in the last census year 251, ia; the next
being Texas, with 227, 432, and the
third Tennessee, with 203, $50.
A new fact bearing on the disuse Of
the horse is the alleged effect on the oats
market. According to the dealers, the
demand for oats is considerably less
than it was year ago.
Crimson clover will succeed anywhere
that red clover and wheat do, rainfall,
of course, being sufficient to give it
start
The Bay State fair, at Worcester the
first week in September, promises to be
Of unusual interest
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
Varieties of Corn.

J. L. Hills, in the Vermont station
bulletin, gives tabulated data Of the
characteristics and composition of II
varieties Of corn. The largest yield Of
dry matter was made by Virginia Horse
Tooth, Leaning and Egyptian Sweet.
The dry matter of the Egyptian Sweet
corn had larger nutritive value, pounc
for pound, than that produced from any
other variety.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
UMBRELLAS

26 inch Gloria Umbrellas, natural sticks
sss only 75c. Cheap enough to throw
away at the SUMS first appearance
but a good, serviceable umbrella
that will make fine appearance at
times.
26 inch Gloria Umbrella, finer material,
metal ring handles. Has an aris-
tocratic air about it that bellies the
price, SLIPS. j
A better one !? Here it is 26 inch
Gloria Umbrella,sthe cover shows
it's good qualities at glance, nat
ural sticks, only S1.50.
26 inch Gloria Umbrella, slender sticks,
Dresden knob, $1.75.
26 inch Gloria Umbrella, natural stick,
S19S.
26 inch Gloria Umbrella, queer shaped
bone handle, $3.50. Same in blue
cover at same price. The sort of an
umbrella one takes pride in and
worries about when it's out of sight,
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
DEATHS.

In this city, August 20. Daniel Brazier aged
"A wears ii months, "a days.
Funeral services Sunday at 23o p. M, at his
late residence. No ss4 = STATE ste st street 80
Liiiias Dunn, Youngest daughter OF Duncan and
Margaret McClaggan, aged years. l month, A
days.
r Georpe' aged 76 years. 7 months,
In Augusta. August 27. Thomas Duffy, of
Bangor. aged 40 years, months.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
Attend the great sale of Linen and
Domestic Goods Today.
MACKINTOSHES.

q.
Inverness Mackintoshes, single texture,
one cape, in black and blue, S2.9S.
Inverness Macintosh, single texture,
capes, in blue and black, all sizes,
1898.
Inverness Macintosh, single texture,
cape lined with silk, $4.9S.
Inverness Macintosh, double texture,
single cape. navy blue. plaid lining,
$5.9S.
Inverness Macintosh, double texture,
2 capes, lined with light checks and
plaids, $3.50.
Elite Macintosh, double texture,
double cape in black and navy blue,
S9.9S.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tickle Weather

this. Changes about as often as a pol
itician swaps opinions. Going to
keep on changing, too, SO you bet
ter be prepared for it and keep the
umbrella well in hand. It's gone
forever? Well, don't mind the loss
There are others here, good ones,
too, at prices that will have a ten
dency to console you if yours strays
from home. Got them handy,
close by the door on the left as you
enter. Showers are brief, but dis
astrous to bonnets and summer
CARDS. Don't be without an UNI
brella moment when they're SO
reasonable at the White Store.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
"Lost in New York"

The great scenic production 'Lost in
New York; drew a large and delighted
audience to Portland Theatre last even
ing and the curtain was frequently
recalled. The beautiful scenes by Mr..
Arthur Voegtler, the scenic artist of the
Madison Square Theatre work, are en-
titled to the highest praise and represent
the East River by moonlight, Gramercy
Square and the house OF the late Samuel
J. Tilden, Randall's Island insane asylum
and New York harbor by night. Miss
Lily B. Sinclair is eminently fitted for
the leading business. Mr.. Edwards is
very funny as the tramp. The others in
the cast are May Haner, Cent HARE. Jean
Williams, Baby Lillian Harre, Frank
Richardson, Chas W. Jackson, II. d..
Horton, J. G. Marcus, e. A. June and
others The play will be repeated to-
night.
Thomas W. Keene.
An engagement of unusual interest
will be that of Thomas Keene, atPortland
Theatre next Saturday and Monday even
ings. He will be supported by an excel
lent company and the plays will be ap-
propriately staged. On Saturday evening
Richard Ill will be produced and on
Monday Othello. Mr.. Keene's " Richard
is very strong PRESERVATION while his
Othello'' has taken rank with the best
characterizations known to the stage.
Mr.. Keene's annual visits are looked for
ward to with pleasure by lovers OF the
classic and everywhere the handsome
patronage always accorded him is just
reward of his praiseworthy efforts to
cleaye to high art A Shakespearean play
rightly interpreted is refreshing draught
to the jaded palate of the theatre-g oer
who likes his intellect as we'll as his
risibles stirred up little. Mr.: keene's
work is SO familiar that any other com
'ment than that his advance toward the
high artistic standard established by some
of his eminent predecessors IN the same
role is steady and marked. He is now
at the head Of the profession in the school
that adheres almost exclusively to the
line of the Shakespearean drama. There
is no artist on the stage whose work IN
the several rolls assumed by Mr.. Keene
has the general strength and consistency
in such varied repertoire OF these heavier
parts.
The Cotton King.
THE Portland Theatre wil1shave for its
attraction Friday and Saturday. Sept. Il
and IA, "The Cotton King" which was
seen here last season and left a good i'm
preston. 1t will be seen with one Of
Manager William A. Brady's best compa-
MES, and for this season all new scenery
and mechanical effects will be used, in
Guiding the great calico print mills II
full operation.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HANDKERCHlEFS.

81 Our line OF RandkercElicfs i'm
both Linen and Swiss is very
large and includes sOmeOf the
BEST VALUES we have ever
shown.
Elegant patterns ian white
Embroidered EEandkerchiefs,
Id E-9c each.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
TuE pREsIDENTIAL CONTEST.

The talk of Southern man for the Democratic nomination for President in 1896 has not ceased. Strange that 1t has not. for such shallow nonsense is gener- ally short-lived.
 There is no need of denying the fact that from the present outlook the way seems dark for Democratic success in 'J6. With three parties in the field, the election is almost sure to go to Republi- can House of Representatives, and that means a fixed result. That a voice is raised under such conditions as these for a Southren candidate comes in bad grace, and ought to be resented rather than boastingly received. It would be more polite to invite the South to present a candidate when the political sun is shining and there are no clouds of doubt in the way.
 The question of currency will be the. only issue in the campaign of 96. It is all-absorbing. and as only one of the parties has its forces united on the sub ject, that party being the Populists, who favor free coinage of silver at ratio of 16 to 1, it is going to take an active hand in the contest and relieve the two older parties of the exclusive handling of the question. The Populist will never win.
 
 Democrats and Republicans of Populis- tic tendencies on the currency question may be forced to the side of the Third Party by unsatisfactory monetary blanks in the platforms, but they will only turn temporarily, and add confusion, doubt and uncertainties, escaping responsi- bility for the blunders of the successful party,
 As to the Presidential timber the Re- publicans seem most concerned, and the friends of the respective aspirants are busy enumerating the strong parts of the several The hurrah element is shouting for Tom Reed. The ultra-monopoly protection element want Mckinley. The ultra gold sentiment of the East is call ing aloud the name of Morton, while the 'alf-and-alf financiers declare Allison to be the only possible winner. Harrison is by no means out of the question. A large conservative business element de- clare him to be the strongest of all Re- publicans named. His silence on the money question is credited to his winning qualities.
 The hope for Democracy lies in adjust ment of the grave differences which now exist in its own ranks upon the main question at issue
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
OUR CoLoRED PEOPLE.

The negroes of Alabama have fine opportunity of showing to the world something of their capabilities-their thrift and enterprise, through the At lanta Exposition. The management of this great movement, all Southern men, are fully alive to the interests.of the col cred race, and haven failed to liber- ally provide for full representation by them of their progress as a people. MT. w. r. Crockett, young colored man, is travelling through Alabama in the inter- est ofSthe colored department of the ex- position. and is now in Birmingham. His purpose is to awaken these people to the importance of concerted action. He is assured that the negroes of this section of the State can by some effort make a creditable display. and appeals to all good citizens to assist him in his work by lending their moral support to the ef- forts being put forth by the exposition management for the benefit of the South ern negro.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
LYMAN RESIGNS.
The Fact Undenied-Hi8 Successor Will Be Named With That of RooSeveIt-The
 Atlanta Off to GreytoWn.

Washington, May 3.-The resignation of Civil Service Commissioner Lyman is undoubtedly in the hands of the presi- dent but no official announcement of the fact can be obtained from either the White House or from Mr.. Lyman him self. The latter refuses to talk upon the subject. The announcement of the
 resignation and the appointment of the
 new commissioner will probably become public at the same time with the an-
 nouncement of the name of Commits
 sioner Roosevelt's successor.
 Some years ago Mir Lyman appeared before a congressional committee to an- swer a charge of favoritism toward a
 relative and other accusations connected with his position as commissioner. Two reports were made, in which MT. Lyman was severely censured, but the reports never came before the house for action Since that time runor that MT. Lyman would leave the commission has been prevalent for several months.
 The treasury circulation statement for April shows that during the month cir culation of all kinds of money in the United States increased $15, 249, ,730, mak- ing the total in circulation on May S1599, ,434. .154. or S2297 per capita. As
 compared with May 1, 1894, the total cir
 culation has decreased $92, 100000.
 The Atlanta Gets Of.
 The Atlanta finally got away from Key West, Fla, last night for Greytown,
 where she is expected to arrive next
 Monday. She may not He off that port more than a week. as the Montgomery with the engineer commission, will leave Mobile next Wednesday, when, if no rev. olution seems imminent. but one vessel will be required to protect American property at the eastern entrance of the proposed canal. In that event the At lanta will revisit Colon in all probabil- itv
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
The U. s. Govt Reports
 show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aN others

New Orleans Cotton Exchange Statement. New Orleans, May 3.-The New Or leans cotton exchange statement says: Actual average weight of S,676,S59 bales of the cotton crop, embracing port re- ceipts and overland for eight months ending April 30, BIO 22-100 pounds per bale, against 499 99-10O pounds per bale last year. Detailed averages are as fol- lows: Texas 531 79-100 pounds. increase over last year 10 21-100 pounds; Louis jana 512 29-100. increase 30-100 Ala bama sos. increase g; Georgia 496 2-100, Increase ' 20-100; South Carolina 493, in crease 9; North Carolina 500 4S-100. in- crease 12 60-100; Virginia 490 74-100, in- crease 3S 11-100; Tennessee, including Memphis, St. Louis and overland, 513 S5- 100, increase S0-100. Net increase for the whole. as compared with the close of March, 2-100 pounds per bale, but compared with the close of April last year. it shows an increase of 10 23- leo pounds per bale.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Of the Elyton Company Named, With Dr. B. J.
 Baldwin as Chairman,

The board of directors of the Elyton company yesterday elected the execu- tive committee as provided for in res- olution adopted the day before. The committee consists of Dr. H. M. Cald- well, Col. D. S. Troy and Dr. B. J. Bald win.
 The committee afterwards met and or ganized by electing Dr. B. J. Baldwin chairman. The chairman will exercise all the powers of the president during the latter's absence.
 An effort is being made to induce Dr. Baldwin to locate in Birmingham in case of prolonged absence of Dr. Caldwell, though 1t is not yet known if he will do so. His removal here would be quite an acquisition to Birrhingham's business world
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
THE SOUTHERN TAKES THE A. G. s..
 RAILROAD.

Dispatches to the Age-Herald this morning announce the successful scoop by the Southern Railway Company of the Alabama Great Southern road. The terms upon which the transfer was yes- terday made seem to be entirely satis- factory to the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton road, which has now formed, a kind of partnership with the Southern, the two owning jointly the stock of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pa oific Company. The arrangement has settled all differences between the two roads and stopped litigation. The cities of Cincinnati and Louisville are both said to be fully protected by the deal, but nothing is said of the status of Birming ham under the new conditions.
 Competition is valuable to a city, and any move that has the appearance of a curtailment of it is apt to discourage at a glance. But Birmingham is amply able te take care of herself, and the bright side of the picture may yet appear in a move by the Southern Railway Com pany for enlarging her interests in this city, which are now very great.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
THREE POWDER MILLS
Explode With a Terrific Shock, Resulting In the Death of Four Men-Woods on
 Fire Magazine in Danger

Concord, Mass, May 9.-The three pow dermills. owned by the American Powder Mill company, situated near the bounda- ry lines of Concord, Acton and Maynard, were blown up shortly after 9 o'clock this morning, and three of the employees, named Clemens, Jones and Smith, were killed. The other employees are believed to have escaped.
 The mills were located in a secluded place, four miles from the center of this town, and the details of the affair have not yet been received here.
 It is known, however, that the first mill exploded at 903 o'clock from some cause, which may never be known. The second mill went up immediately after ward from the jar of the first explosion This set fire to the grass, which ignited the third mill, some ten minutes later.
 The financial loss cannot be stated at present,-as it is not known how much powder there was on hand. The build ings were small, cheap affairs.
 The property destroyed consisted of two Kernelling mills and one press mill Four men were killed, Nelson Norton, Fred Winslow, Charles Estes and Albert Estes. The explosion set the woods on fire and the large magazine is in danger
 pr. Prices is the Good Luck" baking powder of millions of young housekeep- CTS, as it has been of their mothers dur ing the past forty years.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
COOK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Of the Bimetallic Ilk Select Delegates to
 4l,

Of the Bimetallic Ilk Select Delegates to
 the State Convention. Chicago, May 3.-Primaries for the se- lection of delegates to the Cook county convention of the democratic party in connection with the alleged monetary convention were held in the wards and county towns today. Harmony pre- vailed because the honest money league of Illinois, which represents the anti free coinage of silver wing of the demo- cratic party, had issued an appeal to the party voters to have nothing to do with the county or state convention and the selection of delegates Nevertheless the sentiment in favor of bimetallism or the objects of the state convention was made known by large number of voters, con sidering it was a primary, lacking the spells of office feature.
 Secretary Robert Burke of the demo- cratic county central committee said the voting was lively, especially in the TWenty-second ward, where 1S6 votes were cast for the delegate ticket, al- though there was no opposition.
 There was no contest. in any of the thirty-four wards of the city nor in the outside towns, which will have fifty delegates in the county convention to be held in the north side Turner hall to- morrow night The total number of delegates who will have a right to seats in the convention will be 266
 A full attendance is expected, since the party managers announced that eX- Congressman Bryan of Nebraska would address the silver advocates Ex-Judge Mcconnell, president of the roquois club, will probably be chosen chairman of the convention by unanimous vote and will also head the delegation which goes to Springfield.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
THEY WOULDN'T RESIGN
And Mayor Strong Asked Them Plainly to
 Get Out,

New York, May 3.-Police Inspector Thomas F. McCavery of the second in- spection district asked for retirement this afternoon and within an hour his request was granted by the police board in spite of a determined opposition by Commissioner Andrews.
 Mayor Strong has requested Police Commissioners Michael Kerwin and Charles H. Murray to resign. The mayor has asked them to do so in so many words. For two months it has been com mon report that Mayor Strong wanted to get rid of Messrs. Kerwin and Mur- ray, but he wanted them to retire of their own will. The mayor had selected the men whom he would appoint to the board as their successors. MesSrs. Ker- win and Murray, however, refused to re- sign, and at last Mayor Strong was forced, in order to make their places va cant, to ask them to resign.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
SONGS FOR THE NATIONS.

France and Germany-"Two Little Girls in Blue"
 Little Mic.-"It Was Most Remarkab able Ghost. But It Never Could Learn to Walk"
 EngIand-"Daisy. Daisy. Give Me Your Answer. Do."
 Japan-"And She Winked the Other Eye"
 China-"And Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back"
 Russia-"Oh. I'll Meet You Dar." Spain-"Wait Till the Clouds Roll By'' Uncle Sam-"You Can't Play in Our Yard.''
 Curtain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-04
Curtain.

"The London Sisterhood of Advanced Women" which has ben organized "to emancipate the feminine sex," claims that the Bible has always given woman a subordinate and subservient position, and it has, therefore, begun the task or re- vising the book and smaking a version flor women only" It has already got through the book of Genesls, and the other books will be taken up in due order. In the new story of the crea ion Eve is vindicated for eating the al ole. and is placed on an even footing with Adam, the whole responsibility being placed on the serpent. An annotation which has been made by the committee on revision says that If the fruit was not to have been eaten. Eve should have been in- formed of the fact at first hand, and not through an agent"