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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
St. l.asr.c..,s l,urgatory.

According to the medieval legend, thero was an entrance to purgatory on the is land of Lough Derg, on tho coast of Ire land. It was simply the mouth of a com mon cave or cavern, but St. Patrick is said to have built monastery over it and to have secured the opening with an i'm. mense grated iron door, The place became widely known as St Patrick's purgato- ry' and it was generally believed that any one who had the courage to explore the pit would be excused the trial of passing through the real purgatory after death. The fame of the place was largely due to a poem written in 1l53 by Henry of Saltery which pretendod to relate the experience of Sir Oyayne Miles, who had embraced tho opportunity of oxpiating his crimes in its darksome depths.
 In the year 1496 monk from Holland visited the celebrated shrine and afterward declared that what was claimed for 1t was a 'travesty on religion" and that tho so called "purgatory" differed in no respect from dozens of other known cavorns. !" This news was conveyed to the pope. who ordered the monastery destroyed and the cavern closed up This order was carried out to the letter on St Patrick day, 1497 St Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
PERSONAL,

Mrs. B. o. Watkins and family have re- turned from Richmond, Va, and are at home, 293S Avenue G.
 Miss Exor May, an accomplished young Bessemerite, is visiting her friend, Miss Wilson, on Seventh avenue.
 Miss Annie King of Jacksonville Fla, has joined the shorthand class at the Birmingham Business college.
 Mir Simon Klotz, the French consul, leaves this morning for Nancy, France, where he will spend several months. He goes to settle up his fathers estate.
 Messrs. Felix Drennen, Will Crawford and John Russell went up to Athens last night to be present at commencement exercises of the Athens Female college.
 T. c. King has just received 200O pairs of ladies, misses and children's custom made oxfords and slippers, bought at great reduction. You can save 9 per cent by trading there. Honest dealing.
 Dr. Burke has assumed the chairman ship of the literary committee of the Young Mems Hebrew association, and expects to announce shortly a fine pro- gramme of lectures and entertainments for the fall and winter.
 Hermitage, the painter, who has just returned from Atlanta, says Alabama must be out in her Sunday clothes. In an interview with the eXposition'S preSi- dent he learned that all Georgia was eX- pecting Alabama to be there in great shape.
 MT James Riddell who for several years has been connected with the gen eral managers office of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, has re- signed his position with that company to accept one with Col C. Cadle. He leaves this morning for Cincinnati, and he has many friends in Birmingham who regret to part with him.
 The Opera House hotel arrivals yes terday were as follows: r. DeBardele- ben, city; A. J. smith, Palos, Ala; R.~H. Palmer. Horse Creek Ala, l. Hancock. Chicago, Ill.,; F. Harwell. city; John Far rell, Kansas City:@A c. Jones, Mrs. A. c. Jones' Blocton. Ala; M. J. Westcott, A. Mckinney, city; J. M. Mason, St. Louis: c. R. Andrews, Evansville, Ind; J. P. Roberts, city; M. E. Moss. Chicago; D. R. Jamison, Detroit; F. F. Bingham, Cincinnati; Henry c. Frank, Baltimore; J. E. Daniel, Avondale; B. l.. Williams, D. A. Russell, Atlanta; J. Lustig. city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Refused the Request.

St Louis, June 1.-The democratic state central committee at o'clock to- night. after an all day session, decided by a vote of 10 to not to call d state con- vention to consider the silver and finan- cial questions. This is a distinct defeat for Governor Stone, as he championed the cause of silver and has been urgent in asking for a state convention The prospects are that the rank and file will take the matter in their own hands, as a majority of the 114 counties of the state have asked for a convention to take a stand upon silver.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
A RECORD BREAKER.
New York Sweltering-T Twenty Three Cases
 of Prostration

New York Sweltering- -Twenty-Threa Cases
 of Prostration.
 New York, June 1.-All records for heat on the 1st day of June are smashed by todays temperature. Never in the history of the weather bureau has the mercury climbed to such a height on June 1 as it reached today Added to this the humidity is 2 per cent greater than yesterday. So that the slightly cooler weather is just as oppressive to- day as it was on the record breaking day, May S1. The highest point reached by the thermometer today was at D. m., when it registered 94 degrees.
 Shortly after that hour a thunder shower of a few minutes duration sent down the mercury 10 degrees in few minutes. The highest temperature on record for a previous June 1, was S9 in 1879. The highest for any June day is 96, June 2S, 1888, and June 20 1893.
 Twenty-three cases of prostration by heat were reported at police headquar- terS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
TERSELY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 T. c. King will sell you gents hand sewed black and tan shoes at $3, S3.50 and $450 Same grade elsewhere you will pay $4 $5 and $6. Honest dealings.
 There will be a regular meeting of St. Pauls Total Abstinence society tomor- row night at D. m. Business of impor- tance. and all members are requested to attend.
 The alumni of Howard college will hold a meeting Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the office of MT. Henry R. Dill for the purpose of arranging for ban duet on the night of June F.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
THE PLUMES.
The birds of paradise

The birds of paradise In white and silver go, And when they shed the white feather There falleth down the snow. The birds of paradise Wear wings of living green, And when they drop the wing feather The days of spring begin. The birds of paradise With rosy plumes are shod, And when floats down the rose feather The roses are abroad. The birds of paradise, Their crests are gold and light And when sails down the gold feather, Lo, autumn burning brightl Who saw the spring to wakep The first rose bud or bloom2 Between the sunset and the dawn Fell down sheeny plume. Who saw the leaf turn gold? The first swallow to go? But all have seen the white feather Wherewith the world hath snow.
 Pal Mall Gag zette.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Bland for President.

Jefferson City. Mo. June 1.-The Cole county democratic central committee to- day adopted resolution for free silver. and asked the state committee to call a convention 10 act on the question. A resolution indorsing Bland for president was also adopted. Governor Stone ap- pointed a large number of delegates to the approaching Memphis silver confer- ence. among whom are Senators Vest and Cockrill, Ex-Congressmen Heard and Cookery and R. T. VanHorn, edi- tor of the Kansas City Journal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Look Out for a Big Strike.

Manchester, N H., June Tt is said that at a meeting of the executive coun- cil of the National Mule spinners at Bos- ton tomorrow all the cotton spinners in the mills of this city will be ordered out on a strike. If this is done it is probable that the biggest strike this city has seen for years will ensue. The trouble is over wages, and has been brewing a long time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters s-General Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

Will Witness "O1iyette. ."-The Young Mems Hebrew association has accepted an invitation from the Alcazar Opera
 company to witness the performance of "Olivette" at the Lakeview opera house on Tuesday next, and about 1O) couples will attend.
 Stood Civil Service Examination.-Ten applicants for positions as clerks ana letter carriers at the Birmingham post office stood examinations yesterday. They were examined by w. o. Bass, c. w. Burney and R. L. Harris the local civil service examiners.
 For Pratt City Fire Sufferers.-Messrs. w. Bennett, James Climmers, John Bell and James Hillhouse of Adger, who were appointed a committee to solicit aid at that place for the victims of the Pratt City fire, have deposited $50 with the
 Birmingham Trust and Savings com pany for their benefit subject to check of S H. Moore.
 Progressing Satisfactorily.-Wor on the mammoth packing house plant, now in course of construction on the banks Of Village creek. at North Birmingham, IS progressing favorably and is being pushed rapidly to completion. The company hopes to be in the building within couple of months, and are pre- DailIl8 InG0SGlNeS dcGOIulllSiS.
 Preparing for Pleasure-Next week the Young Mems Hebrew association will commence their semi-monthly dances. These enjoyable affairs will be continued throughout the warm weather
 at some of the beautiful suburban re- sorts until the cool weather again ap- breaches. In the meantime the hall or
 the association will be renovated and prepared for the active winter pleas ures.
 Eo for Lake Lorraine.-On June St. Paul's Catholic Total Abstinence society
 will have their first annual picnic. spe- l cial train has been chartered and WILL | take those desiring to go on the trip to | Lake Lorraine, near TuSkaloosa, the l fare for the round trip being only 70 | cents Refreshments of all kinds will be
 served. The train will leave Woodlawn
 at a. m, Birmingham at 7:15 a. m. and 1 Bessemer at 7:45 am.
 Invitation Acknowledged.-The Age | Herald acknowledges the receipt of the | following invitation: The corps of ca | dets of the Alabama Polytechnic insti-
 tute requests the pleasure of your com pany at their commencement hop in Langdon hall Wednesday evening, June 12, 1895. Hop managers: Langdon B. Gammon George P. Bondurant Harry H. Smith, Walter k. Shafef, sparks k l Jackson, William w. Williams Douglas Taylor, Charles J. Nelson, John Airing | ton, Andrew D. DuBose.
 | An Important Meetfng.-The Alabama | board of managers for the Alabama eX- | hibit at Atlanta have been called to meet
 in Montgomery on Tuesday the 11th in- | stant, in the rooms of the Industrial and | Commercial association at 10 o'clock a.
 m. It is the purpose of the board at this meeting to select the plan for the build | ing and possibly let the contract, as an | answer will have to be made to the eX- | position company not later than the 10th | instant. Collections to the fund should
 be pushed all over the state up to that time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
THE VETERANS PICNIC
Was Most Enjoyable and Successful Affair."
 List of Prize Winners in k89f the Contest.

The picnic of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. at Lakeview yes terday was fairly well attended, and the day, although hot, made pleasant one. The races were all enjoyed, the baseball games made interesting. and, in fact all of the programme made up a delightful entertainment
 The following are the results
 Boy foot race. won by Harry Kelley. Mems foot race, won by Sid B. Jones' High jump, won by Sid B. Jones.
 Boys swimming race, Won by R. Ken nedy.
 The greased pig was caught by Ed Wolf.
 Throwing hammer, won by Solon Ja- cobs
 Mems swimming race won by Joe Morrison.
 Boys bicycle race, two miles. five min utes, won by l.. F.. Bullion.
 The baby show prizes were awarded to Daisy Glover first. Emee McCrossin second Willie Parker third.
 The shooting prize was won by K. M. Brown.
 The Baseball Games.
 The Curran and J. Blach 6 Sons base ball teams played a game yesterday af- ternoon at Lakeview park, which re- suited in the defeat of Curran's team. The following are the teams: ] Currans-Street pitcher; Leighton, catcher; TCurran, first base; Haran, second base; Harbin third base; J. Cur ran. right field; Treadway, left field Penn center field; Forse. short stop.
 J. Blach & Sons-Conniff, pitcher; liar ris, catcher; Carney, first base; Cast, sec ond base Bates, third base; Gordon, right field; Nolan, left field; Brennan, center feld Storey, short stop.
 Base hts-Blach, H. Curran, 9. Err rors-Blach, 5; Curran. g. Struck out By Connff ?; by Street. 6. Bases on balls-Off Conniff 2; off Street, 4.
 The score resulted II to s in favor of J. Blach x Sons.
 The contest between the Grand Army of the Republic nine and the United Con- federate Veterans was most interesting Il was a ludicrous sight to see the old war-scarred veterans on the diamond They played three innings, which re- suited in score of II to 10 in favor oi the Grand Army of the Republic nine.
 The prize for the best dancers was won by Miss McPoand and MT. McDon- ald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Killed in n Salooua

Galveston, Tex, June 1-As the result of political quarrel Harry Jenks shot and killed Marco Gargaevvich in a saloon tonight The shooting created great excitement and caused the several political rallies that were in progress to adjourn. Gargaevvich was an attache of the present administration and was 9 years old. Jenks is an indifferent sort of a felloY and brother was killed in the building in which the murder was committed tonight. Jenks is in jail
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Hot No Name for Ii.

Washington, June 1.--Today has been excessively hot, the temperature reach ing the maximum mark shortly after 1 o'clock when it touched 97 degrees. The minimum temperature was "A at 6 o'clock this morning.
 At Baltimore the maximum was 97; at Philadelphia, 94; at Syracuse, N Y.. 9S; at Chicago. S5. A large number of deaths from heat prostrations were reported de states
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
. IA Partial Increase.

Reading, Pa., June 1.-Two weeks ago the employees of the Reading Iron works asked for 10 per cent increase in wages. This request has been acceded to in the tube mill only. The other departments, the firm says, will have to wait for bet ter times. The increase affects about 800 hands.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Will Not Be Removed.

Norristown Pa, June Lit has at last been definitely decided that the remains of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock will not be removed from the tomb in Montgom- cry cemetery and taken to the National cemetery at Arlington, Va. H. B. Han cock of Minneapolis, a brother of the late general, says the removal would be a violation of the well-known wishes of the deceased, and that the remains will remain where they are at present.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

ALL LADIES having few hours leisure A each day should write me at once regard ing pleasant home work which easily pays SIS weekly. This is no deception, and will certainly pay you to investigate. Reply With stamped envelope, Mrs. S. l.. Stebbins, Law renee, Mich.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
4 Disastrous Blaze.

Pottsville Pa, June Fire destroyed an entire block of buildings at Shenan- doah early this morning. The loss is es- timated at $80,000 on property and $65 GOO on stock. The total insurance is only S45OO
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

V0I III Why it will pay you to buy your DVLiD wall paper at Colby & Rolls Wall REAV0N2 Paper and Art Store are because HbhDuno you will find the largest assort- ment, the newest and most artistic design and the best worknIen, all at prices that cnn !, L be beat anywhere on earth.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

IITANTED-Lady travelling companion; go- w ing west; gone six months; S2o and ex- penses; enclose stamp. Business Exchange, I7l2 Peaehtree street, Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

D-Stenographers, clerks, walters,
 w cooks, housekeepers and all class Of help for exposition; enclose stamp. Business Exchange, 17l2 Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

WANTED-Couplet toboard (nIcely furnished w front room; cool and shady) for summer; one block from electric car line, near Five Points. Address J. T., care Age Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
Mattings! Mattings!
 Caheen Bros. & Co.
Free Coinaee nelerntes-

Chicago. June 1.-The democrats of Macon, Clinton, Putnam and Randolph counties held conventions today and elected delegates to the Springfield con- vention favoring the free coinage of sil- yer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

CALESMEN wANTED-$10o to SIPS per D month aud expenses; staple line; position permanent, pleasant and desirable Address. with stamp King Manufacturing Company, E. 24 Chicago. " su 13t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

NNANTED-A situation as housekeeper by a w middle-aged lady. Best references. Apply care of William T. Taylor, South 2Otn street and I4th avenue. city. 5-29-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

M ANTED-Every colored family buys on w sight; reliable man or woman in each county wanted quick; 'the hit of the times;' greatest success we ever struck; money made easy, quick and honorable; salary, commis- sion or both. Write Joseph R. Gay, 5e 5th avenue, Chicago. 5-26-su2t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

NlANTED-At Riverside Ala, few good w yard men accustomed to stacking lum- per. Tor good hands good wages will be paid. Apply immediately in person. Latin rop Hatten Lumber Co. je2 5t cod
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

VKTANTED-Lady stenographer to travel w southern states with lacy; $3O and ex- penses; enclose stamp. Business Exchange, 17siipeachtree street, Atlanta, Ga, U.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

A GOOD MAN WANTED to sell to the coun- A try and retail trade, with his other goods, dry goods specialties on commission G. T. H. Schramm, manager, PA Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. ma 16 30&jun2
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

UANTED-Five trayeling salesmen for fur w niture house: Georgia, Alabama, Mis- sissippi, Louisiana and Texas; enclose stamp. Business Exchange, 17l2 Peachtree, Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

WAETED-Position as governess to teach w English and music; companion or house. keeper. Best references. Address Miss B., 29Os St. Charles avenue, New Orleans, La.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

INANIED-A first-class helper, white or col-
 w ored, at once by Hermitage, the sign writer; Ills North goth street
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

HONEYMOON gum, sold by leading grocers,
 II druggists and confectioners everywhere.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
AGENTS WANTED.

VJANTED-Agents to sell sash locks and w door holders. Sample sash lock free by mail for % stamp. Best sellers ever in- vented. Beats weights. SIP day. Write quick. Brohard & Co., box 59. Philadelphia.
 A-21- -o6t-suD
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

HONEYMOON gum preserves the teeth. IL Good for indigestion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

A GENTS-Act quick. PreserV1ng HOOK A Spoon. Greatest seller 1895. Send cents for large spoon by mail. Forshee x VN NAETED-Agents to take orders by sample w at home or travel; expenses and good salary or commission to right party; samples sent on application. Address with stamp Lock Box APO. New York City. jy7 su we fri ly
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

C10 MADE every day by new plan of sys- DIU tematic grain speculation; send for free booklet showing how to make money even wrong side Of market; past workings of plan and highest references furnished. Val eniine & Co.,, 722 Traders Building, Chicago.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
CHEAP COLUMN.
WANTED.

HONEYMOON gum purifes the breath and JUL aids digestion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

ion, nervous debility, impaired memory, low spirits, irritable temper, and a thou sand and one Arrangements of mind and body. Epilepsy, pafalysis, softening of times result from such reckless self-abuse.
 To reach, reclaim and restore such unfort- unates to health and happiness, is the aim of the publishers of "a book written in plain but chaste language on the nature, symptoms and durability, by home treatment, of such diseases. This book will be sent sealed, in plain envelope, on receipt of ten cents in stamps to pay postage.
 Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical As sociation, 663 Main St,, Buffalo, N. Y.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
BUSINESS CHANGES.

CHA TO $2O per day can be made on capital ClO Of from $50 to $100 by reading our lit tie book on '.Successful Speculation in Nheat' will send it tree on application W. z. Wright S Co.,, 446 Traders Buil ding, Chi cagO, 5 l 2 sun 1t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

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 HERMITAGE has secured the contract for III painting the roller coaster, scen nic rail road and merry go round combined at At lanta's exposition. He painted the ones at the Worlds fair, of which these are fac similes
 I ADIEs, TONTE IS THE ONLY SUCCESS- IL FUL Bust Developer known Never fails, $2. Full confidential particulars (sealed) for Pc stamp. Mrs. Dr. H. T. Miller, 21 Quincy street, Chicago. my2S-ly-sun
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

Will Witness "Olivette." The Young Mems Hebrew association has accepted an invitation from the Alcazar Opera company to witness the performance of "Olivette" at the Lakeview opera house on Tuesday next, and about lO) couples will attend.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

Stood Civil Service Examination.-Ten applicants for positions as clerks and letter carriers at the Birmingham post office stood examinations yesterday. They were examined by w. o. Bass, C. w. Burney and R. l.. Harris, the local civil service examiners.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

TOR SALE-Nice stock of family groceries; aid office. xs ot
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02
A VVEg,EagSE.

,norance or from excesseS. \ Such habits result in loss
 of manly power, nerv-
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-02

EOR sALE-Cheap for cash one three-horse I motor; used very little. Apply to c. D, Coffee 22nd street, between 2d and Sd ave- nues, or Birmingham Boiler Works, Avenue and 24th street. o-Zj-lm
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Waits River.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. T Locke are visit.
ing friends in Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Fellows have re.
turned from Glens Falls, N. Y.
c. D Folsom of St. Adams was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
5. Folsom, over Sunday.
H. A. Chase has returned to North
GrOton, N. X.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Dodge and BROTH
er, O. A. Dodge, visited their aunt,
Mrs. G. P Hubbard, in South Royal
ton recently.
&C Doty of Bradford and c. F.
Moore of Montpelier were in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G.. Little and son of
Woodsville, were recent guests of
Mrs A. A. Chase.
Mrs. j. P Richardson and Miss Net
tie Smith have been spending a few
days in Brookfield and Barre.
Erie r. Davis, A B.. of this place.
and Lois l.. Hillery of Windsor, were
married in Barre August 9th, by Rev.
j. A. Sherburne.
F. O. Downing is spending a few
weeks in Plainfield.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-08-09
DEAL MERIT is the character
~ istic of Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
cures even after other preparations fail.
Get Hoods and ONLY HOODS,
North ThetfOrd.

NJ. B. Wlnslow and Master Banks
are away for short time visiting Bos.
ton and Nantasket Beach.
Our easv-going women have once
again joined the crowd at Lake Morey
and are entertaining their MANY friends
in true primitive style. o time! how
few thy value weighs and when ste t
in pleasuring flies like the weaver's
shuttle, like wafer spilled on the
ground, etc. Our dear mothers scarce
needed an outing IN life time. We
entertainers at home are receiving calls
as usual from distinguished friends.
A pair of gold mounted spectacles
were purchased for almost song from
stranger who said he found them in
the cars between Bellows Falls and w.
r. Junction. He said they were ad
vertised in the Landmark but not
claimed. They would fit an elderly
person and may be very dear to the
loser, who can have them again by
calling.