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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Why Foxes Must Be Hunted.

The city mans desire to hunt is based neither on affection nor on mimicry. Americans do not hunt foxes OF ride across country because it is done in England
 Tho strain of English blood may show it. self perhaps in American horsemanship,
 but Americans ride across country because that is far livelier and more interesting form of riding than riding on the road, even when it is park road or a paved street. And when Americans hunt foxes they do 1t for the same reason that the English do-because following the trail of fleet and willy animal is better. sport than following a cross country trail artif1cially laid and because the fox Is, the only wild creature fit for the chase that will live and flourish in proximity to man. s,lsap, That the city man, be he Briton or American, should wish to hunt is a req sonable desire. The eieircumstaI1ces of his daily life are such as draw on his vitality and abate his vigor. When onee he has put himself in the way of making an ade- quate living, his physical life isapt to be easy. He gets no taste of cold or hunger OF hard physical labor He is too apt to be overfed and overloaded, to- drink more tltan Is good for him, to work too hard with his head and too little with his body, to be fuxuriously lodged and generally to be made too insidiously comfortable. He has to fear the facilitating influences of such life both on his physique and on his character. His simplest remedy is some sort of out of door exercise which Involves some self deniai some exertiop and a req sonable amount of grit.-Scribner's ,5,s
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
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The Smith Shoe Company will be at home Monday on small size shoes for ladies at half price. Be there.
Not a Hold Up.

Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-Authentic par ticulars of the reported hold up" of the express train on the Pennsylvania road at Morrlsville Pa, last night were learned today, and they show that while an at tempt to rob the Adams express car was made there was no "hold up" Two tramps concealed themselves in the ex- press car loaded with merchandise at Jersey City prior to the starting of the train. The car not having a messenger
 the doors were locked. After strewing the contents of various boxes of mer- chandise in heaps all over the car floor and finding nothing of especial value the would-be robbers broke open the car door and pulled the cord which operates the air brake. When the train slowed up they jumped from the car and disap- peared in the darkness.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Gentlemen, see the new ideas and up-to-date shoes for dress and business wear, just in, at $500 to $500. ~
 The Smith Shoe Go,
TERSELY TOLD.

Read our cheap column today. It has something to say about Little Billee"
 Yesterday was pay day at Pratt mines but there were very few miners in town last night.
 A special meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, will be held in their hall at noon tomorrow.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will pay it's employees this week as follows: Bessemer, Monday; Ensley Tuesday; Alice furnace, Wednesday.
 Miss Jeannes De DuBon Tenay of New ~ Orleans desires to form a class of begin ners in French at her own home. Terms very reasonable. Apply at S25 Twenty first street, south.
 MT. J. Morton Boyce, assisted by Miss Won Navarro and the choir of the Church of the Advent, will give a musical recital in that church on Tuesday evening, at o'clock Admission free. Silver collection for choir fund.-
 Two thousand five hundred pairs of ladies', misses and gentlemen's fall and winter shoes, bought at all prices, re- ceived. Ladies' and gentlemen's summer shoes will be sold for the next few days regardless of cost or price. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
 Birmingham is to have a football team this season that will be able to hold it's own with the best of them in this section of the country The team will be organ ized in few days by MT. James Shelley, who is now in Atlanta. It will be com posed of some of the best players in Blr- mingham
 A negro convict was killed in slope No. 2, Pratt mines, yesterday morning. He became entangled in a rope and was drawn against some machinery and in- stantly killed. Another negro convict was killed Friday afternoon in shaft No. 1, by falling, rock. Their names could not be aseertaiped by the reporter
 The programme at the First Baptist church for today is one of great interest. The meeting of two weeks duration will , close with the evening service-Dr. Gray baptizing a large number and MT. Jacobs conducting the song services. The fea- lures of the morning service will be preaching by the pastor, Dr. B. D. Gray, and singing by MT. Jacobs and MT. F. l.. Willis and the chorus. If last Sunday re- peats itself many will be turned from the building for want of seats. Services promptly at II a. m. and ' 80 D, m,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Warm shoes for mother these cold days just received at the Smith Shoe Company's.
The Divorce Declared of.

Providence R. l., Nov. 16.-The divorce case brought by Mrs. Elizabeth W. Colt against Col. Samuel Pomroy Colt, presi- dent of the Industrial Trust company and a leading official in the rubber trust, was declared off today. The official an- nouncement came from Francis Celwell, the solicitor for Colonel Colt this morn ing, after a conference at g o'clock. A settlement of the matter will be made by friends of Mir and Mrs. Colt.
 Torrance Barnes of Bristol will be chief arbitrator. The settlement will be at the terms of Colonel Colt entirely, owing to the collapse of the adultery charges made by his wifein the petition for divorce.
 The suit against James J. VanAllan, the New York millionaire, for $200,00 for alenating his wifes affections will in all probability end with the divorce. The closest friends of Colonel Colt here say that VanAllan was very sick of the liti- gation against him. and that he delayed his trip for Europe expecting just such a situation as arose today in the Colt case. Colt is to give Mrs. Colt a reason able allowance, but nothing like $125, 900, which she demanded at one time, when the Jackson episode was first brought to her attention.
 The friends of the Colt family, who are arranging the settlement, are expected to arrive in few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
THE LAURADA SEIZED.-
Many Interesting Questions Will Arise Should the Charterers' Libel Be Sus-
 tained

Charleston, s. C., Nov. 16.-The steam ship Laurada, while lying at her dock here today, was seized by the United States authorities on charge of having broken the neutrality laws. Yesterday libel proceedings were begun against the ship by Messrs. Trenholm, Rhettes and Miller on behalf of Messrs. John F. Kerr & Co. of New York and the proceed ings today are not unexpected.
 1 The libel and complaint set forth that on the 18th of September last the libel lants hired the Laurada for two round trips to the West Indies. That the Lau- rada left New York on or about the Fist day of October for the second of the two contract trips, and in expectancy of her prompt arrival the libellants had at va Tious ports in the island of Jamaica a valuable cargo of fruits, perishable in their nature, ready for immediate ship ment upon the arrival of the steamer. That after the Laurada left New York, the llbellants are informed and believe, that the master and owners delayed the progress of the voyage for the purpose of taking on board surreptitiously some thirty-five or more passengers, together with baggage, etc., and that the same were carried in the space let to the li- bellants under contract and were landed at some point on the coast of Cuba, for all of which the master and owners re- ceived large sum of money. That the said stoppage and delay was without the knowledge or consent of the libellants, and, as the libellants are now informed and believe, was in the execution of an unlawful purpose and object, and that by the Laurada's failure to arrive on time the cargo of fruit was injured and dam aged and that in addition to this loss to the lbellants, by reason of the carriage of said passengers, the steamer was de- tained by customs officials at Kingston, and in order to let her continue her voy- age the libellants were required to give bond in the penalty of HOO, which obli- gation is still unsatisfied. These dam ages are estimated at $10.000 and the the vessel be sold to satisfy the claims of the libellants. This morning the inspec- tor of customs, acting under instructions from Collector Bryan, went down to the wharf and formally took possession of the vessel iR the name of the national government. Collector Bryan absolutely declined to discuss the matter, and the extent of the information against the vessel is not known.
 Captain Hughes of the Laurada also declines to talk at length. He says that he denies absolutely the charge that his boat has engaged in filibustering or. that she has broken the neutrality laws. The stories to that effect. he says, were start- ed by Spanish sailors who wished to in- jure him and the vessel Lawyers here say that many complications of most interesting nature will grow out of the case should the libel be sustained for then the question of prior claim between the government and the lbellant will arise. fi
 The case is to be pushed in the courts as rapidly as possible
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition = Improved Railway
 Service. :. ---.--

Service.
 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of $3.S0 for the round trip good returning within seven days from date of sale, and $5.55 for the round from date of sale, and S755 for the round trip, good returning until January T. 1886
 The exposition is now open in full force and every one should take advantage of the opportunity to attend. tuas aii-ls3
 Three trains daily Birmingham to At lanta- ..9sss No. 3s Lv Bir 5:55 am. Ar Atlanta II 40 am No. 36 I4v Sir. Poo pm. Ar Atlanta s:55 pm No. 12 Lv Bir. 12:15 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am
 All trains carrying Pullnap sleeping cars.
 Effective October 6, the Southern has added another train to the service be- tween Atlanta and New York The "Ex- position Flyer" leaves Atlanta at D. m and arrives at Washington at II :45 e. m. and New York at 6:23 D. m. Only twen- ty-five hours from Atlanta to New York Returning train leaves New York via Pennsylvania railroad at II 6. m. and ar rives Atlanta 10:2O following. morning. Train will be a solid vestibule Of Pull man drawing room sleepers between New York, Washington and Atlanta and first class vestibule coaches between Atlanta and Washington E tBT The schedule of No. 3G. known as. the United States Fast Mail" has been changed between Atlanta and Washing ton, lessenlng the time out between At lanta and New York. Train now leaves Atlanta at 11:15 D. m. and arrives Wash ington at $40 D. m., New York 6:23 a. m.. For information apply to ei
 L, A. SHIPMAN. T. P. A,
 10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
PERSONAL.

MT. J. P. Mcqueen of Eutaw is in the city,
 Mir s. J. Bowie of Talladega was in the city yesterday.
 Attorney-General w. c. Fits was in the city yesterday.
 General Manager Phil Campbell of the Birmingham, Sheffield and Tennessee River railroad was in the city yesterday.
 Messrs. John and Thomas Clark have returned from Mount Sterling, Ky, where they had been to attend the fun eral of brother.
 Bishop O'Sullivan of the diocese of Mobile is in the city. He will be here several days and next Thursday he will preach on "The Holy Bible" at Besse- mer in the Catholic church.
 MT. c. ". Carlton of Atlanta is in the city, the guest of MT. w. Otho Beall. MT. Carlton is an architect of much ability and contemplates taking up the practice of his profession in Birmingham.
 Col W. H. Smith, Jr., of Jasper was in the city yesterday on legal business.
 MT. J. M. Wilson of Tallapoosa county, formerly editor of the Dadeville New Era, is visiting relatives in the city.
 Two thousand five hundred pairs of ladies' misses and gentlemens fall and winter shoes, bought at all prices, re- ceived. Ladies and gentlemen's summer shoes will be sold for the next few days regardless of cost or price. T. c. King. 2026 First avenue.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals.-Hon. W. c. Fitts, Tuskaloosa; NJ. B. Bailey, Chicago; G. B. Mobley, Eutaw; Charles Lowenthal, Danvile, Va; George C. Frederick, New York; A. H. Smoot. W. S. Winter, New Or leans; F: c. Hull, Norwalk, O.; J. T. Young, gomery; Will R. Maher, Atlanta H. A. Hatfield St. Louis; W. c. Roberts, Nash vile; w. G. Hunt, Knoxville; S. w. Desprey and wife, Miss Maggie Wilson, Russellville, Ala; H.: J. Ackerman, New Bedford, Mass; Paducah Ky; J. B. Woodside, Nashville; A. W. Tiekett, Atlanta; A. M. Gugenheim, Columbus, O.; G. c. Phleger, Winston, N. C.; M o. Lee, Boston, Thomas Bussby, New OrIeans: F. M. Lawson. Chicago.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Who Was Nelson?


 On recent visit to Mme. Tussaud's ex- hihition, I found myself among crowd of persons gazing at that memorable scene in the cockpit of the Victory, described in the catalogue as 'The Death of Nelson.' It is certainly realistic group, sufficient to enligllten the most. uptutored mind While stapding there contemplating the tragic scene before me, I heard woman say to her companion, "Who is Nelsonf" The man, startled for moment, pulled himself together and with oreditable promptitude replied; Nelson l-n Oh, he was the'captain of a'man- of -warP' No one laughed. -
 It was very eatrrai answer, and it seemed to satisfy the company, which moved onward to inspect the Polish giant, lYho, ever since wasa boy, has been pois.' Ing Tom Thumb on, the palm of his hand and Queries. 'Ei--r t-er
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
BULL sMlIt4a- NAME.
How He Got It by 8 Diversion From ap.
 Old Story.


 Old Story, s,.,..., =. - 2 When Mrs. Abigail Tuthiil Smith died in Patchogue, N. Y, some time ago, at the age of 96, old settlers in tic town naly lowed'' that the oldest inhabitant, ,of Long z Island had gone to her reward, A lineal descendant of Bull Smith, she was, the neighbors said, as they discusseds her, years, and her worth. ButlfeY of them knew why her ancestor, the man who had found ed Smithtown, had lostflAs own Christian name in favor of that of the animal. sl.
 The story of it much assemblies bha6 ofs the founding of Carthage that is tofdIby the classic writers. Vhe,c city eflHannibal the legends say, was surrounded by the hide of bull The men who wafited to settle and own it were told By those who had a prior right that they could have. as much land as they could surround with the hide of bull. These prospective set- tiers had brains that were finely developed, 7 and by cutting the hide into thin strips they managed to work. out n claim on which they built a city that became the homo of one of the greatestleonqueror the world has ever knowHta7 os zsa.lf" -i 5'i
 Bull Smith did not slifrotind Smitfifown with a bulls hide The bull in his case was a live one. In the days when Indians
 
 there looking for good place to settle on. Ho was well received by the Indians, who, however, did not seem particularly anxious to give or sell him more land than he 2 could stand on. ,i aeqN al1a.o-
 He made offers but received no consfd- ! eration. Finally, partly to have some fun with him and partly to make him tired of his hunt for section, the Indians told him they would give him as much land as he could cover, riding on the back of a bull. ..,e slT s4a-,s4 ar
 Smith was willing, and the bull was lively. The Indians, in gleeful anticipa- tion, watched Smith struggle to the back of the animal, which tore frantically away with the determined man digging his heels , into Its sides. The bull snorted and ca vorted, whirled and jumped but that was just what Smith wauted for the more fre- quent tho deyiations from 9 straig ght course the more land for the dauntless rider
 The land the bull tTod is now Smith town, and Smith, the story goes,- never heard his Christian name again. New York Times tNH@ f-'
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Diet For Nervous Persons.

Mrs. Rorer recommends plenty of salad tn the diet for nervous persons Fat around the nerves, she says, smooths them out very quickly. Meats such as lean roast beef, broiled steak, broiled mutton or broiled chops, should be used three times a Fday. Cereals are to be avoided and little tfruit taken and such us is should be eaten tat the end of breakfast, or luncheon, never in. tho latter part of the day. White bread toasted in the oven, or whole wheat bread, coffee without sugar at breakfast, very weak tea once a day, without sugar or cream, and no sweets OF desserts are moro suggestions for the bill of fare ..
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
EDUCATIONAL.
fAllegiate Institute for R0ardrrS.

The Cedars," Selma, Ala. Every branch of polite education taught. Special attention to music. Children from 3 to 2 received in Kindergarten Depart ment. Primary, Intermediate and higher course-Latin optional School year from first Monday in September till last week of June Terms, $50 per school year, half yearly, in advance. Music extra. The In- stitute is under the of the Sisters of Mercy, who devote themselves to the we'll being and literary improvement of the young ladies. Pupils received any time, charged from date of entrance. The great est care bestowed on their health, comfort, manners and department
 CONVENT OF MERCY,
 Broad Street, Selma, Ala. -25-3m- -fri-su-wed -
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Alwaysinseason, always up with the procession, always ccommodating and s.. always give you the bestin the mar ket at the Metropolitan bar.
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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
A killer is our line of CLIO shoes in lace and congress.
 J. BLACH & SONS,
 One Price Cash Clothiers, 1912---FirSt AVenue---I9l4
Gold Mines Did It.

Brussels, Nov. 16.-The cashier of -he societe generale. has abseonded. leaving a deficit in his accounts of 250O. 900 francs. When it was discovered that he was missing warrant was issued fof his arrest. It is supposed that his down. fall was cause by speculation in gold mines.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
TRUNKS-We are with you when you mention this line.
 The Smith Shoe Go,
North Carolina Won

Charlotte, N. C., Nov 16-In the game of foot ball here today between the teams of the University of North Carolina and the Agricultural and Mechanical college of Virginia the former won by score of 25 to 3,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Not Worth While.

"Perhaps if I were to boil it down, suggested the space writer. is-F 1s"
 "Wouldn't do any good, said the ob- durate editor. "Take a gallon of water and boil it down to a pint, and it would still be nothing but water. .,,-- GiHcinnati Enquirer. wassFSk# aEff
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

To Cure Gold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinipe Tablets. All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 25c. 10-N-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

A word to the wise is, suf- ficlent. See our line of shoes. The cheapest in the city.
 J. BLACH & SONS, One Price Cash Clothfers, 1012...Eirst Auanua.--1QI1
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
IF THE. E.COMET HIT US
CURIOUS PHENOMENA ACCOMPANY
 - esiNe,iFAYE'sa o0MET.

Europe Undergoing stranse Experiences. ' Rain of shoottpg stare- Engiand's wab-
 ply Moon -rJets of Dazzling Flame.
 What Nj. Fianhmarion~ Says of It.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-02-19
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
A Determined Effort to be Made to
Pass the Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-In spite Of
the efforts of opponents of the
Nicaragua Canal bill Representative
Geary says he thinks the bill will
come up before long. He had an
other talk with Speaker Crisp, who
has given his consent to Geary's
plan to have a petition asking for con-
sideration of the measure signed by
a majority of the members of the
House presented to the Committee
on Rules. The Californians express
ed their Willingness to aid In this
matter, so on Monday next Geary
will come into the House prepared to
start in his canvassing tour.
Representative Caminetti and
others think the bill will be passed,
but that the best efforts Of its friends
will be needed to support it. Their
opponents will insist on certain
amendments. Those who favor the
canal are willing that certain changes
may be made, so long as there is a
chance for the work to be commen-
ced. Representative Outwaite, who
is a member of the Committee on
Rules, gave it as his opinion that the
Nicaragua bill will not receive con-
sideration, and, on the other hand,
Representative Mallory, who is q
member of the Committee on Com
MERGE, insists that the bill must be
considered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-02-19
SKIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
VESSELS IN PORT.

MES OF WAX.
L 81 S Philadelphia, Cotton, +.
MERCHASTMEN.
This list does not include coasters.)
Schr Norma, Swenson, Claxton, B C..
Blk Velocity, Martin, HongkoDg.
Am sch Lyman ID Foster ,Dreyer, N eve site
Am blk Sonoma, Anderson, Newcastle.
Am sch Robt Searles, Piltz, Newcastle.
Bark Sumatra, Berry, Hilo.
Sch Alice Cooke, Penhallow, PIT Towsend.
Am ship Kenilworth, Baker, San Francisco.
Blk Albert, Griffiths, San Francisco.
Bktne Planter, Dow, San Francisco.
Schr Wm Bowden, Fjerem, Newcastle.
Bktne Mary Winkelman, Nissen, Newcle.
Schr H Wright, Drummer, Dep'ture Bay
Schr o n Kellogg, Iverson, Grays Harbor
Sch King Cyrus, Christensen, Newcastle.
Blk Ceylon. Calhoun. San Francisco.
Bktne Uncle John, Peck, Eureka.
Ship II + Glade, Hercksen, Liverpool.
Schr Arieta, Scarf. Victoria, Il C..
Am schr Golden Shore, Henderson, Ne Gle
Bktne Archer, Calhoun, Nanaimo, B G.
Stmr Australia, HOudlette, San Francisco.