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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

THE New York Herald last Sunday att tempted to answer the questions; "Where did we come from?' .'Why are we here3' In the language of Il negro preacher, there is greater question that concerns us, namely, "Whar is we gwine?''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

MIR. FORD of the New York Tribune came down to start a Southern outrage mill. We much prefer he should help in starting a cotton mill.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder SuperiOr to aN others.
YOU DO WRONG

To pay big prices for comm mon shoes these hard times when it is so easyto find good shoes at low prices. The Boston Shoe Store, 107 Twentieth street, sells shoes and makes a regular customer out of every person who makes purchase there. There is a reason for this. Buy your next pair there and you will soon find out the reason.
 11-8-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

DR. R. A. MosELEY in his Birmingham Times says the Republicans must cut loose from the Populists and all other political affiliations and run tickets of their own. The Republicans in the State now fatter themselves that they are strong enough to walk alone without the help of the Populists. This line of action seems to be indorsed by l. N. Ford in his Alabama ar- ticles in the New York Tribune. He was particularly severe on Kolb, and declares tha Kolb is dead duck.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

THE General Assembly of Alabama should pass the bill levying a 2-mills tax on property in this city to aid in sup port of our public schools. It is the only temporary relief available, and is of vital interest to the welfare of our city. It is not a city tax, but State tax for city pur- poses. Yesterday was the time appointed for meeting the monthly school pay rolls, and for the first time in the history of the city payment was not made, and the teach CTS were turned away to await the con venience of the authorities. This fact, added to the petition of 2000 citizens of Birmingham which has gone down to Montgomery, calls loudly for immediate action on the subject.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

THE South is now setting out it's bargain counter. Come early and avoid the rush.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

MIR. c. A. BENscoTER, Assistant Gen. eral Passenger Agent of the Southern Rail- way. spent yesterday in Birmingham. MT. Benscoter is most active railroad official, wide awake and progressive. He looks not only to the present, but the future success of the company he so ably represents, and recognizes the fact that the development of the country through which the Southern passes is essential to it's own development; therefore he is alive to the importance of immigration, and has high hopes of steady influx of Northern andWestern peo- pie from now on. The Southern Railway Company is fully abreast with the spirit of the times inparticular, and is doing much to turnsthetide in this direction.I
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27
POINT WELL TAKEN.
The Ashville AZ gis says:

The A9hVllle h SlS says:
 Senator Mllner will endeavor to have em- bodied in the new assessment law the follow ing: of the holder does not present solvent credits, such as notes, etc., to the assessor for assessment, and have that official stamp them to indicate that they have been as- sessed, when he attempts to collect them in the courts he will lose the interest during the delinquency"
 It seems to us that would be a law in its na- ttre impairing the obligation of contract and against public policy.
 The point made by the AGgis is we'll taken. Such penalty might prove un- constitutional. To avoid all trouble the suggestion made by the AGE-HERALD sev- eral days ago should be adopted, namely: If a creditor fails to turn in his notes, etc. f, for assessment, then he will be denied the privilege of collection by law. This woald be perfectly fair. The law secures the creditor, but If he transgresses the law then he forfeits the protection of the law.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27

SENATOR MORGAN should be the oudest man in America.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27
OF TREASURER,

Mrs. W. H. Jeffries, treasurer, in account with the Mercy Home for the year ending December 3l, 1894:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-27
MEDICAL BOOK FREE

A treatise on catarrhal diseases, coughs, colds, la grippe, consumption, etc, will be Ohio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
DASHED TO DEATH.

The Five Year old Son of Fred B.
 waibel Killed by a Fall From Q Third
 Story VeraMda. r
 Fred B. Waibel. the five years old son of Fred B. Waibel, AS North Riverside street, met with an accident last night which resulted in his death a few hours later. For some time past Mir Waibel has not been in good health and had been taking exercise with a swing on the veranda of his residence. It consisted of two ropes suspended from the roof with rings attached. It did not take the chill dren long to get onto the trick and soon the smallest boy in the place could grab the rings and swing himself to and fro in a much more graceful manner than the man who was going through the exercise for the benefit of his health.
 Last night about o'clock MT Waibel and his family were on the veranda and being about to enter the house for the night Mr Waibel called to Fred, telling him to come in. Just one more swing, papa" said the boy. jumring on to chair and catching hold of the rings. The little fellow was excited and started of with such force that he swayed backward with great velocity, and not being able to hold his grip on the rings he was pitched into the yard in sight of his father. The boy fell on his head crushing his skull and receiving other injuries. Dr Castle wal summoned, but medical ald was of nc avail and at 5 o'clock this morning ht passed away. The veranda is on the third story of the building. and the wonder ii that life was not extinct when the boy was picked up. He was a bright, cheerfu child and apart from the shock to his par ents, the accident IS a source of much re gret to all the neighbors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
LONG SERVICE MEDALS.
Members of National Guard to Hay
 Them.

Members of National Guard to Have
 Them.
 According to general orders, No 16, is- sued from the adjutsnt-generals office yes terday, commandants of the different or ganizations in the Connecticut National Guard are directed to make acquisition on the quartermaster- general through adju- tant-generars office for long service medals to be issued to those members of their command who have rendered faithful ser vice in the Connecticut National Guard for periods covering ten, fifteen and twenty years. Medals will be issued after August l2, 1895. in accordance with "an act au. thorizing the granting of long service med als by the commauder-in-chief to the Con- necticut National Guard"
 The following bill of dress for undress coat for officers has been adopted by the Unit States army. in general orders, No p. headquarters for the armory, Washing | ton, April 12, 1895. Undress coat "A | single breasted sack coat of dark blue clott or serge with standing collar fastened witt hook and eye; coat to close witt a flap containing suitable concealed fastening the skirt to extend from one third to two thirds the distance from tht ] hip joint to the bend of the knee, accord ing to height of wearer; cut to fit tht | ngure easily; vertical opening at eact side of hip according to pattern; shoulder straps and collar insignia to be worn. Int coat to be trimmed with lustrous blacl mohair flat braid as follows: Edged al around the bottom. the front edges, th, collar. and from six inches upward iron the bottom along both side openings to thu skirt, with braid l l inches wide. Thi coat will be worn when full dress is no required"
 Officers of the Connecticut Natiopa Guard purchasiI x new uudress coats vii | conform in pattern tr the above described Dill of dress. Officers who may have il their possession ser,Iceabl7 undress coat | of the old pattern will be permitted t. I wear them until further orders
 Permission is granted 10 officers to us | the leather undress sword knot on occasion | when the undress suit is worn. The us of United States army regulation felt cam paign hat is also authorized for the Con necticut National Guard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
RIVAL CITIES.

If New York drops her first syllable and becomes simply York, why should not Chi cago drop two and become Gof-Chicago Dispatch.
 It Is q Chicago newspaper that suggests that Cuba ought to take a census while the thousands of spanish troops are quar- tered on hcr.-Providence News.
 Many New Workers arc getting tired of their city's name. This is not the only thing about the metropolis which is con- ducive to that fatigued feeling. phia Call.
 Cincinnati's credit is first class. A few days ago Chicago was flattering herself over her success in the London market Cincinnati can do as well right here at homc.-Cincinnati Tribune.
 Chicago papers claim that efficient po- lice work has caused half the criminals to leave the city. Unless she is careful Chi cago will get below the million limit in population. Commercial.
 The Boston Globe has advanced the strongest of all arguments in favor of clos ing the barber shops on Sunday. It is that it lets the people of St. Louis know when Sunday comes. - Chicago Times Herald.
 The Chicago assessment rolls show a de- crease of $I, GOO, 900 in the South Town on realty and SS, COG, 900 on personal property. If this sort of thing keeps up, Chicago will only be whistfing station on the rail roads, Ills.) Journal.
 According to the Boston Journal, 112, 795 fewer~baths were taken In the public bathhoussSof Boston this year than in the same length of time last sunfifier. We draw the attention of Herr Max NorClau to this important and significant fact.- , New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
TIM ELY TOPICS.

A. w. Castle is making a speciality of sugar cured shoulders, at 8 cents pound.
 Curran's baraain days are always popu- lar. It will be of unusual interest to- morrow coming as it does in connectio n with the midsummer clearipg sale.
 Fully equipped saloon for sale cheap.
 Walter M. Conway, the gents furnisher, has a stock of fine shoes that he will close out below cost.
 J. B. Mullings is closing out ,0O0 pairs of pants. the celebrated King make, at one-hRlf price.
 A special present given by the Union Tea Go on Saturday to each purchaser of one pound of tea or baking powder. Read their adv"
 A. F. Cowles announces another reduc- ton in the price of trimmed hats. Two sor the price of one. Kelly the baker talks about the city wa ter and Jones' -four, $4 25 a barrel,
 During this month you can bny dress goods at cost and in many instances less than cost at E. T. Turner & Cos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
seNTTo REFORM SCHOOL.
A Boy Burglar Puts His Guardian in
 nm Embarrassing POsitiOm.

A Boy Burglar Puts His Guardian i'm
 am Embarrassing Position.
 There was only one case in the city court this morning, but that caused enough of sport and good laugh on the guardian who was defending the prisoner, Shortly after one o'clock this morning Officer Reid saw boy in front of the store of T. M. Cruess, 691 East Main street. He was evil dently tampering with the window, but when he saw the officer he quit and walk ing towards him spoke to him. Officer Reid told him that he was out late again, as he recognized him as a colored boy named Homer Carroll, who was employed at Eavis E. Wrights farm. The officer went to the window and found that the putty had been taken from the sash and two sticks were found on the sill. He fo- lowed after the boy and arrested him. In hls Pocke: the officer found another stick with putty attacLed to the end. Carroll denied having done the act, but in the station he admitted it to Lieutenant Bannon. To his guardian this morning he said he did not take the putty of the window. A young attorney who was present, however, after the guardianhad left the boy advised him to tell thetruth and it would be better for him. After the fcer had testified and Mir Wright had told of the boys waywardness the guardian de cided to place the boy on the stand think ing he would tell the same story. He did not know that an attorney had tampere d with the accused in the meantime. The | boy went on the stand and to the first question: What were you doing down town last night" ho re. piled: Taking putty of windows Of course there was laugh and the cast ended abruptly. The guardian has beer busy all day buying the cigars for assisting the state so unwittingly. The boy who had been taken from the county home 1T Fairfield by Mir Wright and who was only fifteen years of age was sent to the reform | school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Dowd is desirous of returning to his old ove-Washington. As long as he sim ply desires" Won der Ahe will not worry much,
 Jennings has made 20 hits in 10 games and Kelley 19 in 10 games. Keeler comes in for 20 hits in 10 games. There's bat ting outfeld.
 Not in years has Cincinnati had a club that stood as we'll in the race as the present l one, AS a result Ewing is getting lots of praise.
 Last Friday the Washingtons, having day of, went out to a country town in Kentucky, called Maysville, and de- feated the local club by the close score of ? to l.
 Those persons who declared that the Baltimores won the penpant last year on pure luck, have disappeared. says the New York Sun. By their hard, consistent play ing tbis season the champions have again demonstrated their ability to win games on the level, and they now lead in tbe They have more of lead now than a year ago, although 1t is not safe one. They have also played their games thus far with out the services of their best pitcher, Nc. Mahon, and in spite of several disabled men among the members of the team al different times they have still continued tc win.
 Thompson of the Philadelphias mad, two errors on Monday, and prior to tha he had made but three errors for the whol, season.
 Hoffer, the crack pitcher of the Bait: more club, had a thumb smashed in one 0 the Chicago games, and now carries it in plaster cast. He expects to be able t. pitch in one of the Cleveland games.
 Jim Ryan declares that he will neve play in Chicago again, because of his harsl treatment by crowds. and his early releas
 is almost a certainty. Hamilton has stolen more than thir of the entire number of bases that tn Philadelphia club has to it's credit. In : total of 146 Hamilton has 60.
 Tho injury to Reitz. the Baltimor
 second baseMan. by which he broke one c
 the small bones in his shoulder, is muc more serious than was supposed.
 Will some one please name stronge 3 quintet of pitchers than Nichols, Stivetts Dolan, Sullivan and Sexton. It is corp B which. with a team like Boston behind il l ought to win the championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
GOOLD'S HARD LUCK.

The Connolly Cafe Has Already Cost
 Him $6,OOO and the End Is Not
 Net.
 When G. F. Goold, who runs the Park cafe, came to Waterbury some months ago, he brought with him several thousand dollars. Unless good luck comes his way soon he is liable to go from Waterbury a ruined man. He attributes all his ill luck to Miles F. Connolly, from whom he pur- chased the Park cafe Mir Goold said to- day that when he bought the place he paid $3. 400 cash for it. He received a clean bill of sale for everything. with the excep- ton of the bar fixtures, and the tile floor, upon which there was a small amount due The bill of sale was drawn up by Attorney Bronson. The fixtures were removed by the Rothchllds of New York some weeks ago. Since then Goold has been selling over 8 temporary bar awaiting new fix lures.
 This morning Constable Rigney, Attor- ney Peasley and gang of workmen from the Charles Thatcher Go, entered Goold's place and proceeded to take out the beer pipes, pump, heating apparatus and in general all the plumbing. Goold objected, but they showed him that the goods were sold on lease to Connolly and that there was $1S3 due. The workmen then went ahead and removed everything. even the | corrugated sheet iron ceiling. Goold told | the reporter that he could not do anything until Attorney Kennedy returned iron Boston tomorrow
 Selectman Brooks. who is trustee of tht Charles Thatcher Go, said that he had warned Connolly to be very careful wha he did with the Thatcher X Go goods Connolly was present while the goods wer' being removed and he and Goold differed as to the bill of sale. Goold declined t. show the paper to Connolly until his attor ney arrives. He says someone will pa, for all this trouble he has been put to an, that the place already has cost him owe SC. 900. If Connolly is in the wrong will push the case against him to the end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
THE SCHOOL FUND.

Commissioner Benton VIII Go to Ohio
 to Investigate.
 Herbert E Benton. the recently appoint ed commissioner of the state school fund, having made himself familiar with the routine work of his office, contemplates taking trip to Ohio and other western places, where the school fund is invested, to ascertain the exact condition of the in vestments. Chief Clerk Spencer of the school fund office will accompany MT Ben- ton on his tour of investigation. Two suits against the Ohio agents of the fund which have been defaulted will also receive the attention of Commissioner Benton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
FLU BREAKS OUl.
The McRees and the Ferrclls Settle B Law
 suit With Pistols.

The McRees and the Ferrclls Settle B Law
 suit With Pistols.
 JACKSON, Miss, July l7.-Thc village of Lcorncd. iI this county, 25 miles from this city. was the scene uf terrible battle in which two men were certainly killed, and reports say that six others were wounded
 A fcud has existed for years between the families of the McRrcS and the F6r- rclls, prosperous llindS county farmers, One of the FrrrcllS was killed in a person. al difficulty som" years ago.
 Particulars of the tragedy are mCagcr, but it appears that all parties were attend ing a justices court wherein the issue tC be tried was one between these opposite parties All parties were bound over tC keep the peace, but after adjournment oi the court something happened that threw all of both sides present intoa battle royal
 It is said an shots were fired, two of the MCRcCs being instantly killed and halt dozen men wounded. The sheriff has gone to the scene ot the tragedy with posse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Robhed In Church.

NEW YORK, July 17.-While Miss Mary McAgavney was attending service in the Church of the Paulist Fathers, Fifty ninth street and Columbus avenue, she had heI pocketboOk stolen, with its contents, $12.06. In the pew with Miss McA Agavney were seated three little girls. A wom- an in the church, hearing of the robbery, said she recognized two of the girls and gave their names and addresses. With this information the police arrested Mary De laney, 10 years old, and Cora Dunn, II years old. The young prisoners were sent to the Gerry society. According to the DO lice they confessed their guilt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
SUIT FOR $500.

Action Against the Metropolitan Life
 Insurance Co by Mrs Elizabeth T.
 Farrell of This City.
 Deputy Sheriff George .Senk of Hartford yesterday served writ on Insurance Com missioner Frederick A. ,Bstts iu suit brought by Elizabeth T. Farrell of Water bury against the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance company of New York. On October 2S. 1893. Daniel J. Farrell. the husband of the plaintiff, took out policy with the company for $1 ,000 insurance. He died on May 25 of this year. The plaintiff claims the company refuses to pay the amount of insurance and sues for $1 800 damages, Webster S O'Niell are counsel for the plaintiff and the writ is returnable before the superior court in Waterbury the first Tuesday in September.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Aged Couple Tortured by Robbers.

ASHLAND, O., July 17,-Four masked men went to the house of John Miblin, living few miles from this place, and on being refused admittance battered down the door with q fence rail. They then bound and gagged Miblin and his wife, and on failing to find the amount of money they believed to be in the house they tor tured the couple, holding burning match es to their feet and hands. The robbers secured $13-all the money in the house, Miblin and his wife arc both very old and almost blind,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
The Bull Dog and the Hog,

A bull dog belonging to Liveryman George Heath of New London escaped from the stable and got into Frederick Chese- boro's pig pen On Bay View avenue. His presence there was soon made known by the squeals of hog. Mir Cheseboro and two other men lassooed the dog and nearly strangled him to death, but could not make him break his hold on the hogs throat There was no other way fer it; they had to choke him to death and even then they were obliged to pry his jaws opon. The hogs injuries were fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
PURELY PERSONAL.

Where Waterbury People Are Going
 For the Summer. Miss Eva Adams and Miss Mamie Lan- are visiting Mrs Stephen Glenney of New Haven.
 Miss Kittie Mullany is spending her va cation with friends in Portland, Me. Miss Georgiara Gendron will leave for Montreal on the 4:O5 train this afternoon She will be absent two months for the benefit of her health.
 Mrs Mary D. S, Appleton. fl Second avenue, left today for visit to friends in Danbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
State Money,

Returns from the savings banks, on ac- count of the ssmi-annual state tax, are being freely received at the treasurer's of- fee, although the tax is not due until the 2Oth. The total amount expected is about $16O,000, and one-quarter of that sum has been forwarded by the banks. Large payments have also been made this month, on account of the general assembly and courts. some $275. .00O having so far been expended. The largest expenses of the year occur in March, on account of the school loans and principal. $5i6. .535. hay ing been checked for these purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17

NEW YORK, July IT -Adolph Shelf and John Courtney. two boys confined at the house of refuge. Randalis island, escaped from that institution at midnight and have not been seen since. It is supposed the the boys swam the East river to New York city. They were supposed to belong to the gang of young crooks who recently made murderous attack upon John Dus- selburg, a keeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
The Killing Justifiabie.

POUGHKEEPsIE, X. ", July 1.-The coroner's jury here returned Il verdict of juStitiable homicide in the case of John H. Strnglc, l9ycars old, who killed his step father Fred Garrison, S4 years old at their house in this city last Saturday night. Garrison attacked Stenglo with pitch fork, and Stcngle wrenched the weapon from him, at the same time striking Gar rison, who fell against n partition, break ing his neck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Cat Rnifs A NInmse.

Will Gilen of New London threw some lobster meat to his cat. Cats are very fond of this delicacy, so what was Wills surprise on seeing Grimalkin lug tho meat around the corner. Following her. he found that she had placed it carefully in front of a large rat hole as bait. Then she lay in wait behind a barrel until an unwary rat came out and snapped tbe bait. when pussy bounced on him and broke his back with single shake
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-17
Indians Getting Dangerous.

the interior to-day received a telegram dated July Is, from Governor Richards of Wyoming, stating that nine Indians have been arrested and one killed while resist ing. The Indians are getting dangerous and troops are wanted to protect the settlers