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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Their Characteristics and the Eu'ect of
 Light and Darkness.

The true nocturnal animals are thpse which can only find their food nt night With the exception Of the cwls and opos- sums, which arc partly insectivorous, they are nearly all insect eaters, bats, lemurs, lorises and nightjars, and though tho last, like tho owls, do move with rapidity and soino precision when once disturbed tho others might bc distinguished from thoso creatures which arc only nocturnal by ne- costly by tho absence of that wakcfulncss in sleep which the latter possess in such marked degree. The bats lemurs and lorises are, during the day, steepcd and drugged with slumbcr. N
 If once discovered, they make no effort 10 escape. Like tho opossums which let the black fcllows'l chop them out of their holes in the hollow trees without moving from their sleeping places, it docs not seem possible for them to awaken. Light be- numbs their faculties like freezing cold, and they seek dari. ness with the same in stinct that human being, with senses bcnumbcd by siekness demands nero light. Bats, tile only purely nocturnal animals in this country, show this char acteristic in it's cnInplctest form. Their daylight sleep paralyzcs them, though not because they arc unable to sec and fly with safety in tho sunlight for they can do both But if handled and disturbed they make no effort even to spread their wings and seem unable to shake off tho drowsy influence.
 Not even the great night flying moths arc so completely tho slaves of this un- yielding habit of dinrnal sleep. Contrast cd with this deep reposo, tho slumbor oftho great body of .hcrbivorous animals is so light and broken that it may be doubted whether their senses are ever so complete ly at rest as to deserve tho namo of sleep at all In human sleep tho sense of hear ing is that which remains awake longest, and to which tho brain most readily TO spends, but in sound and heavy sleep hear ing often suggests long train of thought in dreams before the brain awakens to sense of reality. In most sleeping animals its warning is instantaneous and tho faculties obey tho call for action with no apparent interval Of inertia. Spectator.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
What Gave the Earth Its Motiona

You have often asked or had the ques- tion asked of yon, What gave the earth its daily motion, and how is the force of that motion kept up2" but have never been really satisfied with the answer given or the reasoas therefor which you were able to advance in explanation. The astron- oiners are not even agreed upon this ques- tion.
 Some of them claim that the Original initial centrifugal force" was directed in line slightly to one side of the center of the globe, which would of course cause the earth to rotate upon it's axis, and by the law of inertia of matter mustoontinue to revolve at uniform rate of speed. This flaw of the inertia of matter' is to the ef- feet that matter once set in motion must continue to move until arrested by some outside force. Others claim that the mo- tion is compound resultant of the mo- tion of tho earth in It's orbit and the at- traction of the sun. ''-St. Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Silent Conversation.

Though very fond of stories and an ex cellent raconteur himself, Rubinstein was rather taciturn. Once, it is reported, Scotch friend of his, whom he liked very much. went homo with him ono night aft CT D concert at Glasgow. Both gentlemen sat down to tea and cigarettes, and as mid night struck they had not yet exchanged word. Finally the guest risked bold and novel query, Do you like Beetho- Ven2' Rubinstcin emptied his cup ana said softly. Beethoven good Half anI hour later came another question, And how do you like WagnerT To which Rubinstein. throwing away Q cigarette, Wagner not good Having exhausted his stock of inquisitiveness, the Scotch friend of the Russian pianist got up to bid his host pleasant rest. Stay yet my friend" said Rnbinstein ''I like your conversation very much" And both re- mained still drinking tea and smoking cigarettes in profound silence until a. m struck, when they wished ono another good night and parted. San Francisco ArpOnant
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
SHE SOLD HER DIARY.
Bow Girl Turned the Edge of Joke
 to the Benefit of tlIc Poor.

Gow Girl Turned the Edge of a Jolre
 to the Benefit of tlic Poor.
 There seems to be no limit to a womnn's self sacrifice when she onco takes a char itabie object to heart This is tho story of a girl who sold her diary, and you have to bon woman to realize all that that means.
 It was on shiphourf, and it happened on tho way over from Liverpool, Tho girl was millionaircs s daughter, and in ad- dition to devoting hcr pocket money to tho East Side mission. of which sho was a patronoss, sho spHn5 most of her leisure time crochcting wonderful and altogether useless nothings, which sne persuaded her rich admirers to buy at fabulous prices for tho benefit of the poor. She had devoted tho cntiro trip to this pretty work, except for an hour n day, which sau spout in fi.i- ing her diary with such sentimental o5- sorvatioas as misses of 20 or thereabout arc apt to find expression for on tho inno- cent whito pages of taoir diaries.
 The friends sho lnd victiinizcd on the way over by turing dollars fion their pockets in exchange for her chuchetcd things naGe much sport of Ter diary and at last conspired against her rcaoo of mind.
 Now, say, Miss Blank, /" said ono of them Tn pursuance or inc plDt. Wc mayo decided to strike. W arc not going 10 holp yonr tenement house hcathcnh cents worth moro unless you sell us your diary. How much will you take for itY''
 How much will you givcY asked the girl after little thought.
 Ifivo dollars was then hid ard refused Miss Blank then playfully put thc-pre- cious volume up at auction, and tho men in tho party, never dreaming that she could ho in earnest, piled bid upon bid until the price stood at S65.
 Tho diary is yours, Mir. Jones, said tho girl to tho successful bidder, but re- member my terms arn spot cash, with the further condition that you leave it with mo until can mako copy for myself"
 The laugh was on Jones, and his com panions forced him to pay down the mon- ey on the spot. Miss Blank delivered the diary, and of course all that tho unlucky joker could do wns to return it unopened with his compliments New York Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
TO THE ROBIN.

Sweet singer of the swcet sad dcys, Thy requiem for t're summer dead Rings clearly through tho golden haze. While OCT thy head The sore leaves, wiih gtntle sigh, Float softly down to cart. 10 die
 Gold, brown and red And is thy song all sadness? Nay.
 Thy little heart full well doth know That where the scie leaf breaks away The bud doth show Sure promise of another spring, When thy glad song with love will ring, Sweet. clear and low
 Arthur Wright il Chambers Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Q. T. DozlER, M. D.,
Specialist

This well-known Institute, which was established several years ago in Bir- mingham, is under the immediate su- pervision of Dr. or. Dozier, graduate of every branch of the medical and surg ical sciences, man eminentin his pro- fession and foremost among all southern Specialists in his remarkable and suc- cessful treatment of all chronic, nerv- ous, blood, skin and genito- urinary diseases.
 Dr. Dozier gives his individual study and efforts to the diagnosing and treat ment of every case, prepares all medl- cines and gives all directions and advice, thus securing to every patient the high est professional skill and privacy, as well as security against mistakes and the use of inferior drugs.
 All Kidney, Bladder and Uretbral troubles cured i'll the shortest possible timo.
 aches, Insomnia, Lunlbago, Rbeuma- ibe Heart, Pale and Sallow Com mplexion, Nervous Prostration, Varicocele, Stric- ture, Gleet and Gonorrhes, Cystitis, Psoriasis, Tetter, Syphilis, Erysipelas, Leucorrbea, Falling Womb, Suppressed or Painful Periods, Piles, Fistula and Fiesure, Weakness, Failing Memory, Lost Power, Impotence and all results of lndiscretion, contagion or inherited diseases which vitiate the blood, impair thenerves and destroy the strength are specialties in our line, and we can point with pride 10 our established reputation, founded on skill and grounded in the gratitude of thousands whom We have cured
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
CONSULTATION FREE,
 CURES GUARANTEED

and private matters sacredly inviolate. Easy payments and moderate charges. PeItons who cannot visit us in our office can, by sending their name, receive our Perfect Question Blanks" which will enable us to treat them successfully by ail. Send cents for question list and cur Book for Men Duly" Send ? cents for question list for females.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

Dr. Adam Clarke, even when boy, had memory so phenomenal that after hear ing sermon lasting an hour he could go home and repeat tho whole verbatim, imi tating tho manner voice and gestures of the preacher
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
His Reward.

Not very long ago the Duke of Norfolk,
 while walking through the streets of Lon- don, happened to see an old lady in evil dent distress. She wanted a cab and could not attract the cabman's notice. His groep called vehicle and saw her in to i6 safely. To his surprise, he found three coppers slipped into his hand, and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
One Habit Corrected.

II don't know whether will be able 10 break him of all the habits do not like, |" said the engaged girl, but tho first one stopped for him was just easy"
 What habit was thatf'' asked the other girl.
 "The habit he had of proposing to me two or three times week. "-Indianapolis Journal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

John Wesley remembered tho names Of many hundreds of tho members of his so- ciotics and was rarely nt fault when ud- dressed by any ono whom he had mot be -fnrn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
An Absolute Cure Is Guar.
 ant:ed

of Syphilis, Gonorrh@a, Gleet, Leucor- rhma (whitee), Structure, Blood, Skin, Kidney and Bladder diseases, Pimples. Bloches, Eczema, Scrofu,a, Tuners, Sore Mouth or Throat, Rheumatism, Womb Troubles or any disease what ever of private nature.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

Frederick the Great had sneering, dis agreeable voice, that corresponded well with tho cynical utterances he was in the habit of making.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Special Notice.

A quick and perfect cure is guaran-
 teed to those who are suffering with sexual debility, lost manhood, nightly emissions, losses at stool, etc., caused by early imprudence, errors of youth or eexual excesses, resulting in inn paired vigor, loss of vitality, nervous prostration, failure of memory, etc., uniting you for marriage or the pleas ures of life. The treatment is reliable and pleasant ard the cure permanent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
My Mail Treatment

is perfect ard systematic. Persons af- fiicted with diseases of private nature can be successfully treated in the ma jority of cases at home. Write for my book on private diseases and question blanks free, which will be sent in plain sealed envelopes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

the old lady said: .'There you are, my man. Go and get yourself glass of bcerI''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS.

Chestnuts were sold on tho streets of ancient Rome at % for cent
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Annual Meeting.

rUHE annual meeting of the stockholders of u The Alabama Stale Land Company will be held at the office of the company, over the First National Bank, Birmingham, Ala, on
 MONDAY. APRIL 1b, 1895, jat 12 o'clock m. tor the election of directors and other corporate business.
 CHARLES 6CHIFF, President. w. OHIO BEALL, Secretary.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Specialist, Private Diseases.

This Private Medical Dispensary was established in the city of Birmingham, August 8, 1887, and is therefore the oldest in the city or State. It is the best equipped and most successful in- stitution of it's kind in the South. With many years of practical experience in conducting this speciality, Dr. Hollo- attainable by those that treat many or all .dineases, and is thus enabled to cure quickly and permanently cases that have failed to get We under less skill ful treatment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

Step by step, year by year, pr. Hollo' way-has acquired his national rep utation as specialist and which, with his genial nature and open hearted public spirit and unusual skill in his chosen field, is rapidly winning for himself unlimited social and professional honors and lhs most fattering practice, both al homa and ahrnad
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02

lMountain Home, Talladega. Ala.
 The excellent and praiseworthy reputa- ton of Dr. Y. E. Holloway is we'll de- served by him. We are personally &C., quainted with the doctor and know him to be man who is straight and square. His superior ability in his line is recognized by all who know of him.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20
THE SONG BIRD

l feel song bird in my breast
Ii feebly fiutters and viii not rest.
Ii ever longs its wings to try
But is wings are weak-it cannot fly.
Its voice is faint. one piping note
Comes from its feeble half-formed throat
And this imperfect, monotonous song
This bird keeps singing all day long.
Perhaps the bird may grow some day,
And be strong enough to fly away,
Perhaps its feeble notes belong
To some fuil-throated, matchless song.
Perhaps the bird its wings may try
Or weekly soar and fall and die.
But still il fiusters in my breast
And family chirps and viii not rest.
Some birds soar free and grand and strong
Some birds pour forth a matchless song
And some die chirping in the nest
God made them all and He knows best.
William Reed Dunroy.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20
COUNTY COURT
First publication July 20.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In county court within and for Ian
caster county. Nebraska. July term 1895
in the matter of the estate of George
j. Blodgett deceased,
To the creditors of said estate:
You are hereby notified, that l vii.
sit at the county court room in Lincoln
IN said county, on the 18th day Of
November 1895, and again on the 18th
day of February 1896 to
examine all claims against said estate,
with view TO their adjustment and
allowance. The time limited for the
presentation of claims against said
estae is six months from the 14th day of
August A ID. 1895, and the time limited
for the payment of debts is one year
from said 14th day of August 1895.
Notice of this proceeding is ordered
publish' four consecutive weeks in THE
COURIER weekly newspaper published
in this state
Witness my hand and the seal of said
county court, this 10th day of July 1895.
/. w. Lansing
lsEAL County Judge.
Aug. 10
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20
AN ORDINANCE


granting permission to the Nebraska
Telephone Company to construct and
maintain stairway in the alley between
IN" and 20" streets, which adjoins the
building said company is Low erecting.
BE IT ORDAINED. by the Mayor and
Council of the City o. Lincoln, Nebras
ka.
Section 1.-The Nebraska Telephone
Company is hereby granted permission
to construct and maintain an iron stair.
way which shall be attached on the
alley side to the building Cow being
erected by said company on the alley at
18th street between N" and "O- streets
in said City. Said stairway to be used
as an entrance to the second story of
said building. Said stairway not to oc.
cupy in width more than 81 feet Of
said alley.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after it's
passage, approval and publication &C.
cording to law.
Introduced by Councilman VIM.
Lawlor.
Passed, July Is. 1895. Approved July
II, 1895.
F. A. GRAHAM, Mayor.
Attest: j. w. Bowen,
City Clerk.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20
c. c. Flansburg
Brownell Block


First publication July 20.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of sale issued by the clerk of
district court OF the third judicial
district Of Nebraska within and for
Lancaster county Nebraska in an
action wherein Mrs l. Putnam
is plaintiff. and Richard G. Outcalt ct
al are defendants, / will at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. on the 3lst day OF July A. ID. 1895
at the east door Of the court house, in
the city OF Lincoln. Lancaster county,
Nebraska. offer for sale at public
auction the following described goods
and chattels to-wit.
One hundred shares of the stock of
the Lincoln Gas company as evidenced
by certificate numbered one hundred
fourteen Ql4), each share being of the
face value OF one hundred (sl0o) dollars.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
July A. ID. 1895.
Fred A. Miller.
July q. Sheriff.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20
THE COURIER.

He has the respect OF all those with
whom he has been brought in contact.
and will enter upon his task under
favorable auspices.
The letter OF Professor Graham lay
lor to Warden Leidigh concerning the
report on the formers address IN this
city a week ago last Sunday seems to
show that. among other things the es-
teemed Journal needs more accuracy IN
IFS news reports.
A gentleman from Philadelphia has
beer in town this week looking over the
Western Normal college property with
a view to establishing school there.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20

You'll never realize what "real good
bread" is until you have made it of
"Shogo" -four.
Genuine Coal Creek Canyon and Rock
Springs coal at the Whitebreast.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20

You can't be overcharged on 'Shogo
flour. Its good at any price.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20

Hardly. The World Herald under
stands tolerably well the reason for the
bolt. There is a considerable number
OF democrats in this state who believe
in taking their politics in substantially
the same manner that the true bourbon
takes his whisky-straight. They have
always opposed fusion in any form, and
when a year ago the state convention OF
the democratic party endorsed or NOM
mated Holcomb, and thereby placed
the party in position to be walked
over by the populists. the straight dem
ocrats objected-and withdrew. The
state had been seriously injured by its
attack OF populism, and they did not
propose to lend themselves TO any at
tempt to further advance the cause of
the populists. And. moreover, they did
not care to be put in the position Of en-
dorsing free silver when they have con-
trary views. Ii is fact, as the World
Herald says. that the straight" demo
Gratis are largely in the minority.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20

Governor Holcomb occasionally rises
from the slough OF hybrid partisan poll
tics and makes graceful exhibition Of
observation-disclosures. His letter OF COM
mendation to the retiring deputy attorney
general, Mr.. Summers, reflects credit
upon his good sense and fairness. There
are some pretty good things about this
man f chow-chow politics.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-30
Great Socialist Victory in saxony.


The Socialists claim that the elections
which took place this week I'm Saxony for
members of the Saxon diet, though not
making any alteration in the composition
Of the chamber, are really in the nature of
a Socialist victory, as showing a largely
increased Socialist vote at the polls.
Under the constitution of Saxony one
third Of the members of the diet retire
each year. Out of twenty-seven seats just
contested the Conservatives won fifteen.
the National Liberals five. the Socialists
five and the Moderate Radicals two. The
National Liberals gained two seats and
the Freisinnige Volkspartei lost the only
two seats they possessed The anti-Se-
mites contested twelve seats and were de-
feated IN every district.
The VorwaeTts asserts that the Conser-
vatives and National Liberals coalesced
against the Socialists. but declares that
every influence is futile against the COM
pact organization and sense OF duty OF the
German proletariat. The Socialists of
Berlin are showing unusual activity in
the municipal election canvass, and are
likely 20 gain several seats in the munich
pal chamber. II is reported that Herr
Singer Is to be prosecuted upon the charge
of having made an insulting speech
against the police.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-30
Joseph III. NIauIey in san Francisco.

San Francisco. Oct. 2S.-Joseph III. Man
ley. member of the Republican national
executive committee from Maine. arrived
on the Central Pacific overland today
This is Mr.. Manley's first trip over the
Rocky mountains. In 1881 he voted as
member of the national committee that
the convention that renom;nated BENJAMIN
Harrison be held in San Francisco. I've
come here" he said, ''to see what the
West looks like. It's the first time I've
ever crossed the Missouri river m
sorry now that l did not make this trip
long ago. l am not going 10 say any
thing about presidential politics. Thats
not my business here. But l will talk
about the convention If you like. l am
for San Francisco. 1t was my desire 20
see the convention held here four years
ago We have a kindly feeling toward
California in Maine. Ii my vote could
bring the convention here. the Conven-
ton would come. / think the chances are
good. All the states and territories of
the Rocky mountain region and the Da-
kotas should naturally favor San Frances
oc. Maine is with you. I understand you
have the votes of Fesseden. of Connect
cut. and Hobart, OF New Jersey. Okla
homa, I believe, is favorable TO Calfor-
mia. That will leave your committee but
eight votes TO get, and with good hard
work they ought to be obtained. You will
find the great obstacle in the way. how
ever. 10 be the claim that San Francisco
telegraphic facilities are not adequate
Some of the Eastern newspapers will
make all they can out Of that point"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-30
Two Nrur,Iercrs r,ectrooute,,.

Dannemora. n. Y. Oct 29.-Today. for
the second time IN the history OF this
state, two murderers paid the penalty Of
their crimes on the same day and before
the same set ~ Witnesses. George II
Smith, whl murdered old Phnip Rlchn,ey-
er AZ Albany, and Charles T.. Davis. who
outraged and killed G-ycar-old Maggie
shannon az Cohoes, were Killed In tho eiec-
trlc chair az Clinton prison being TIE
tweot EIGHTH and tweutv~nnth subjects
OF electrical execution. These were also
examples OF quick Justice. both heinz con
victul IN the third week Of September and
an appeal helne taken. Both men passed
restless night Smith met electrical
death n II 81 o. m, Davis Rt Ii:so
Smith was the first mar 20 30 brought
IN lie walked with a steady step but his
lps we're tightly closed. as if he were nerv-
tng himself for the ordeal He was xtrap~
ped en- the chair within minute. and
current of i.NA volts was sent through his
body for Eve Seconds and then reduced 20
go volts for twenty-five seconds Then
the first current was turned on for a Soc
end. and he was declared dead pause
~ few minutes occurred while Smiths
body was removed. and \ few Of the W.T.
nesScs retired. for others 60 take their
places. Davis was then brought IN, ana
within three minutes be was pronounced
dead. In neither case was there a suspi-
cIon II lie after the irst shock Davis
sat IN his cell during Tho execution OF
Smith, awaiting the return OF the guards
he was very nervous. The executions
were entirely devoid 81 sensational incl.
dents
Smith Was acquainted with Rlchmeyer.
an cid man. and knew that ne had drawn
his pension. lie procured q horse and
ha.gy ga Troy and went TO Albany. where
he deceived the victim 20 lonely spot and
ahot him. then secured the money. watch
was only SIS drove OF with the co-pze IN
the carriage, and threw the body in she
bushes
Davis Was convicted for q revolving as
saUit cn Nav shannon child 81 years
81 Cchoes. whom BE persuaded 30 follow
him by giving her some pennies lie as
sauitea her 50 bFUmly thaf she could rot
have lived. then crushed The life ouf of
the diving child and threw her body tate
sha canal