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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
MEXICO TO THE FRONT
And Asking Birmingham's Commercial Club for an Exhibit at Her
 Exposition.

Secretary Thompson of tho Commercial club has received the following letter from the consul-general of Mexico in San Fran cisco, Hon. A. K. Coney, concerning the Mexican exposition of industries and fine arts:
 SAN FRANCISCO, Gala, Feb. 6. Commercial Club, Birmin gham, Ala.
 GENTLEMEN: We would respectfully call your attention to the fact that an exposi- tion of industries and fine arts, with @ special department of foreign exhibits authorized by the federal government of Mexico, by decree dated January 9, 1895, will be inaugurated in the City of Mexico on the 2d day of April, 1896, the same being the firsI exposition exer held in Mexico.
 The main objects of the exposition are, on the part of our sister republic, to ce- ment closer relations with the nations of the world and to advance the trade and prosperity of Mexico in common with more favored countries, and we feel assured that it is the vital interest of every American to take prominent part in developing the industries of our sister country.
 Accompanying herewith Is our pros- pectus, which ia detail furnishes full in- formation regarding the enterprise.
 In behalf of these interests we invite your cordial CO., operation, promising you in advance any aid or assistance that will tend to furthering the interests of both Mexico and the United States. We remain yours respectfully, A. K. CoNEY, Consul General or Mexico in San Fran
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
DIED OF SUFFOCATlON.
Two Negro Convicts and Twenty Three Mules Succumb to Smoke in a Mine-Fire Evidently
 Incendiary.

About 2:15 o'clock Sunday morning fire broke out in the engine room at the head of what is known as Rock slope, at Pratt mines, and resulted in the suffocation to death of two negro convicts and twenty three mules.
 The fire was first discovered by bumper, who communicated the fact to those near by, who Tn turn reported it 10 Warden J. T. Rogers. It had started in the engine room, which is just at the head of one of the big slopes, and in which slope were twenty -four convicts and twenty-three mules. The timbers of the engine house were heavy and were also saturated in some places with oil, which added to the rapid spread of the flames. The smoke from the engine house began to fill the slope in immense volumes. The intensity with which the timbers burned made everything around the head of the slope so hot that person could not stand it. After heroic work by helping hands the fire was extinguished, and then all Set about to save the, prisoners who were known to be in the mine.
 Near the head of the slope the body of John Patton, a negro convict, was found. He had died from suffocation in attempt ing to gain passage through the month of the slope.
 A little further the party found the body of Louis Stevens, another negro convict. He was lying on his back and appeared as if he had suffocated while asleep.
 A few feet from him the party found heap of dead mules-twenty- three in nun. Der. Like Patton the mules had tried to gain an exit through the mouth of the slope, but had died from the effect of heat and want of fresh air. An examination showed their bodies to bear fresh scars, which they had received in running against the walls.
 Down further in the mines and near an air chamber was found crowd of twenty two convicts huddled together. Instead of trying to force their way through the smoke and flame they decided to retreat to the lower depths of the mine and await results, for they knew it meant certain death to make an attempt at getting out. They expressed great delight at the ap- prosch of the relief party and were glad to know that tue fire was no worse than it was. They were all taken out safe.
 The real cause of the fire is not known, and possibly never will be, for there had been no fire near where it was discovered for at least an hour before the occnrrences The room was lighted with electricity and the engine run by air, and from all ac-i counts it seems that some person either in- tentionally or accidentally started the fire.
 Only about one hour before the fire was discovered Superin tendent Ramsey md sevs erai members of the board of state mine inspectors had been through the mine. q
 While the damage is not great, it might have been worse had the fire not been dis. covered when it was.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
MOUNT VERNO

The house in which Washington lived and died has been kept as nearly as possible as it was during his lifetime. The house is of wood and painted white. Many who have only seen engravings of it have thought it to be stone, as the wood is cut in blocks to initiate stone. The light col umps which uphold the roof of the porch are also of wood, sanded. Washington in- herited the place from his half brother. It is now above a century and half old, and is good, if taken care of, as 1t doubtless will be, for that much longer. Many years ago the properly was purchased by the Mount Vernon Memorial Association, g company of ladies from the various States, and these ladies have made it their pious and patriotic charge and duty to keep the place in order and open to the public.
 In several of the States there are chapters of this society, and each chapter assumes responsibility for the maintenance of some definite part of this historic mansion. For the hallway, Illinois one of the parIors, New York the banquet hail, South Caro- lima the dining room, Massachusetts the library and Virginia the chamber in which Washing gton died.
 It will be noted that each State is given that portion of the house appropriate to it. Alabama is first on the list of States alpha betically, and may be said to be the gate way to the sisterhood of States, hence it is given the hallway for safe keeping; Illinois is one of the Western States, and is given the back parlor; New York is the richest of the States and is full of good things to eat and drink, and is given'the banquet hall !; South Carolina is noted for it's juicy rice and rice birds, ana is given the dining room; Massachusetts is known for it's lit- erary character, and is given the library, and Virginia, in whose bosom his ashes repose, is given the room in which the great man died.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
AN ENGLISH CHOP HOUSE

The popularity of the merchants' lunch served by 'tThe Peerless'' (formerly .'rhe Burnett") has led the proprietors, Nessrs. Kidder & Gilbert, to open Q popular price chop house, where short order meals will be served from early morn till late at night the merchants lunch to continue as be- fore, from Il a. m. until p. m. special Sunday dinner will be served upstairs from 1:S0 p. m. until 7:30 p. m; entrance on Nineteenth street.
 The following menu will be served for the opening dinner, Wednesday, February 27, at the poL ular price, 50c:
 MENU.
 Blue points on half shell.
 Sup. Consomme la Jardtnere, Creme de Volliare. Broiled lake trout, Tartar sauce.
 FOmhes de terra -en croquettes. Queen olives. Mixed pickles.
 Roast prime beef, au jus. Young turkey, oyster dressing, oranb'y sauce. Ceiery. Claret punch. Lettuce.
 Capon of fowl friccasee.
 Compete of fruit en freizze. Cold ham. Chicken salad, mayonniasse. Cetd tongue. Mashed potatoes. Stewed tomatoes. Green peas.
 Asparagus cn toast.
 Mixed nuts. Assorted cake. Lemon pc. Ice cream. Apple pie. Cof.e. Tea. Cocoa Milk. Neutchatel cheese. Edam cheese. feb Z6 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
SMALL BEGINNINGS

Make great eudings sometimes. Ailments that we are apt 10 consider trivial often grow, through neglect, into atrocious mal- sdies, dangerous in themselves and produc- tive of others. It is the disregard of the earlier indications of ill health which leads to the establishment of all sorts of maIa- dies on a chronic basis. Moreover, there are certain disorders, incident to the sea- son, such as malaria and rheumatism, against which it is always desirable to fortify the system after exposure to the conditions which produce them. Cold, damp and miasma are surely counteracted by Hostetter's 8 stomach Bitters. After you have incurred risk from these in fluences, O. wineglass or two of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters directly afterward should be 5wal- lowed. For malaria, dyspepsia, liver com- paint, kidney and bladder trouble, ner- vousness and de bility it is the most de- servedly popular of remedies and prevent- ives. A wineglassful before meals pro- notes appetite.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
THE REMAINS OF D. A. LoosELE1
LAID TO REST IN OAK HILL-REsoLUT1ONs
 OF THE CYCLE CLUB.

LAID TO REST IN OAK HILL-REsoLUT1oNs
 OF THE CYCLE CLUB.
 The funeral of MT. E. A. Looseley, whose death was mentioned in Sundays AGE HERALD, took place Sunday after noon at Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral was quite largely attended by his friends, aud the local cyclists were out in body. The Birmingham Cycle club in a body passed the following resolutions:
 Whereas, It has pleased God to take from our midst our friend and esteemed club member, Ernest A. Loosely; therefore be 1t resolved
 1. That by his death we have lost a true friend, a pleasant companion, a skilled workman and g cherished member and the community an esteemed citizen. 2. That our bereavement at his loss is sincere, deep and only consolable because it is the will of "Him who doeth all things wello that he should be called from this earth to that higher and better life which we are sure he has attained.
 B. That our club rooms be draped in mourning for thirty days, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, to the Bearings, the Referee and the Wheel, and a copy be spread on our minutes.
 M. T. STRADFoRD, WILLIAM WIsNHR,
 JOHN A. SNYDER,
 Committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
KING OSCARS DILEMMA.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 25.-The Independence Beige publishes dispatch from Chris- tiania which says that the leaders are negotiating with the conservatives with a view of agreeing upon common action against the policy of King Oscar. If con. calls propose to form an Independent min. istry. It is rumored, according to the dis. patch, that King Oscar contemplates- a solution of the crisis by ceding the Nor wegian throne to his son Oscar, who re. nounced ,his claims to succession to the throne of Sweden upon the occasion of his marriage to a lady having no royal connec. tion,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
When Baby was sick, we gave her Cnstoria. When she was Q Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
WILL FORCE COLLECTIONS.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-Patrick A. Chance, member of parliament for South Kilkenny, has replied to the letter of MT. William O'Brlen, member of parliament, wherein the latter declined to make any suggestion looking to the settlement of G500 remain ing of the costs of the action for libel brought by MT. O'Brien against Lord Salis- bury. Mir. Chance expresses regret that MT. O'Brien's attitude compels further proceedings against him and denies MT. O'Brieu's insinuation that the measures taken to collect the remainder of the costs were instigated by late colleague, who is attacked. by MT. O'Brlen without being named.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
COAL FOR THE NAVY.

The coal consumed by warship is very considerable item of expense. Admiral semmes, in his history of the Alabama,
 says he paid s17 ton for coal while cruis- ing in the Caribbean sea, and was glad to get it even at that price. Several times he had to train his guns on a seaport before the authorities would sell him coal. Yet Ee was not far from the Alabama coal fields, which at that time were not worked,
 but now supply any amount of coal at a dollar or two ton. In contrast to the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
SUPERIOR SERVICE.

Parties desiring to go into southwest Georgia or Florida should not fail to con. suit the schedules ot the Central Railroad service to Jacksonville and all points Id Florida than other lines.
 Elegant buffet Pullman sleeping cars leave Birmingham union depot daily at 3i05 p. m., arriving in Jacksonville at 7:20 q Tn WnsIs S, close es are mace oS further information apply to solon Jacobs, agent, or Jack w. Johnson, U. T. A., Birmingham, Ala. 2-1.tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
REVOLUTION THREATENED.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25. The steamer Cara cas, from Porto Cabello February 16, which arrived here today, brings the news that Cabello a short time before the Caracas sailed away. Crespo was invited, but failed to put in an appearance. The people of Porto Cabello are much incensed at the slight, and revolution is predicted within thirty days. The officers and members of the crew of the Caracas are vary reluctant about giving expression to their opinions. No further particulars could be obtained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
A MODEL HOTEL KEEPER.
If There Were More Like Her Boazders
 Would Be Happy.

IT There Were More Like Her Boazders
 Would Be Happy.
 In one of the most beautiful of our far western cities there was a small family hotel, filled always to overflow ing and perpetually besieged by fresh applicants for admission.
 It was peither gorgeously decorated nor specially impressive in any way. Subdued coloring, exquisite neatness and an air of solid comfort were its out ward characteristics, but added to this is the fact that not one of the men and women who came and went under it's roof had the hotel expression, a look recognized more quickly by foreigners than by ourselves. The average dweller in hotels, even the best, is over-fed and under-fed; over-fed as to variety and amount, under-fed as to scientific or dering of the menu, or any special ad- justment to his personal needs and bears in his face the marks of these con- ditions..
 In the hotel in question a very differ ent system prevailed. Its mistress for woman was at its head-had been for tune highly trained and most successful manager of large cooking school and discovered there that it was quality rather than quantity that must be part of any rational way of feeding few or many; that all food must be pre- pared in such fashion as to retain the flavor we know as homemade"
 More than this, she believed that the cook-man or woman-must not only love the work but care also for the eat CT, kneading into every batch of dough, stirring into every soup and blending with every made dish hearty goodwill for the partaker. The best materials used in the best way is the law of the kitchen and day by day she gives minute inspection to all it's beautifully ordered appointments, now and then saying softly to some mixer or stirrer as she passes: "Put in plenty of love to-day" "Most folks I wouldn't have in my kitchen" the head cook said to me, ''but it's blessing on everything just to have her walk through"
 'sNo, I am not exactly mental scientist" the mistress made answer, when questioned as to her theory. But 1 believe there are spiritual elements in food as we'll as in the eater, and that if prepared by ignorant, minimizing, un- lovely hands it may mean disease, for soul as well as body; believe, too, that the sort of gorging people indulge in is lessened here, for each thing being as perfect as we know how to get it car ries more satisfying power. l limit the days menus deliberately and I make my sunny dining-room a temple for worship. . .4 ....a.....-
 IA human body is sacred thing and it is these three meals that build it daily. Cheer, good will, courtesy, are what I will to make the atmosphere within these four walls and it is fact that cases of utter selfshness, rudeness and general disagreeablenessha have been first modified and finally really made over. am making discoveries every day and by and by mean to put them into shape. It is certain that recon struction must come, for this whole business of living and part of it will lie in the real cooperation which no- body has yet known-the infusion of love and wisdom into chosen and hon. bred work. k."-Impress
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to aU others.
DAILY SLEEPING CAR SERVICE BY
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.


 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.
 The Southern Railway company runs daily Pullman sleepers from Birmingham to New York, Birmingham to Washing ton, Birmingham to Atlanta and Birming ham to Jacksonville, Fla. The Washing ton and New York cars leave Birmingham 6:42 a. m. and New York at 12:5S p. m. next day. The Jacksonville sleepers leave Birmingham daily at 2:55 p. m., arriving at Jacksonville at 9:55 a. m. next day.
 Birmingham to Winona, Miss. s.-Passen- gers at Birmingham will be admitted to these cars on this line at g p. m. <, and those arriving at Birmingham will be allowed to remain in them until a. ID. ~ ~ Round trip winter tourists' tickets will be on sale every day until April 30, good to return on or before May 31.
 For tickets and further information ap- ply to JACK w. JOHNSON, U. T. A., 'N 1-31-tf Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
PATRIOTIC TAR HEELS.

In his patriotic poem on the action of the North Carolina Legislature in preferring to honor the memory of Douglass to that Of Washington and Lee, Dr. o. T. Dozier writes these lines:
 "Where are the men of Mecklenburg.
 Whose patriotic sifes
 Were irst on North Carolina's heights
 To kindle freedom ires2''
 This is happy reference 10 historical fact. The Mecklenburg declaration of independence was issued before the dec- laration of independence by the thirteen colonies. The brave and hardy sons of North Carolina acted on their own re- sponsibility and declared their independ- ence of England regardless of whether the other colonies would sustain them or not. Such course was looked ou by the British government as treason and these men of Mecklenburg would have hung for their boldness if the other colonies had not rallied to them. How hath the mighty fallenl
 Ill fares that land, to hastenin s ills prey. Where hybrid pol tics prevail and men decay.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
A SEVERE EXPERIENCE.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 25.-The schooner Addie Bacon, Captain Sharp, from Eliza bethport, N. J., arrived here today after 8 rough passage of twenty days. She en- countered the recent blizzard while of Hatteras and was for days beating in the gulf stream and covered with a sheet of ice. She lost her foreboom and chafed all of her sails.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
SCARCITY OF ORDERS DID IT.

HoMEsTEAD, Pa. Feb. 25.-About 1500 employees of the Carnegie Steel works were thrown out of employment today by the closing down of a number of departments in the plant. The converting mill, tue 10-inch, 23.inch, 33-inch, 36-inch and 4O- inch mills are all idle on account of tue scarcity of orders. Work will resume as soon as orders are received.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
AFTER Al BRIBE TAKER.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The trial of Ex- Police Captain Michael Doughty, charged with bribery in having accepted money from keepers of disorderiy houses for the purpose of "protection - was begun in the court of oyer and terminer this morn- ing before Justice Ingraham. Colonel Fel- lows appeared for the people and Lawyers Fromme and Boardman for the accused. The morning hours were devoted to tbe work of securing a iurY.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
NEW SLEEPING CAR TO FLORIDA.

NEW SLEEPING CAR TO FLORIDA.
 Pullman vestibule sleeping car for Jack. way, arriving at 9:45 a. m. Call on Jack w. Johnson, union ticket agent, for reser. vations. 11-22 tues&thurs If
 Dr. T. Nj. Allen, dentist, 2O2s and 2O25 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

Butter, lard and other shortening can be dispensed with when Dr. Price's Baking Powder IS used. It makes pie crust dainty and healthful.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

THE successful test of Alabama coal in the navy will not only give a new and val uable customer, but will bring other cus- toners, as it will advertise the coal in the islands of the seas and in foreign lands. Each vessel of the navy will be travelling salesman of the coal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
WHEN WILL IT END?

DOVER, Del. Feb. 25.-The fifty. seventh ballot for United States senator, taken to. day, resulted: Higgins, republican, 8; Ad. dicks, republican, 5; Massey. republican, 4; Wolcott, democrat, q; TunneiI, demo.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General
 Resume of Happenings.

APPLIED FOR CHARTER.-J. Morton Boyce, Oliver Chalifoux and A. M. Boyce have made application for charter for the Birmingham College of Music.''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

THE gold brick swndle has been ex- plotted in the newspapers so often that constant reader of the papers would never get caught. But the Birmingham citizen who was taken in read one paper too many--he read the paper containing the picture of the owner of the gold brick and the account of the Indian discovering the mine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

WILL MORGAN AcoUITTED.-Will Mor- gan of Tuskaloosa county was tried and acquitted yesterday before United States Commissioner Burney of the charge of stealing dynamite from the government works on the Warrior river near Tuska- loosa. He was brought in by Deputy Uniled States Marshal D. R. King, who caught him in Mobile.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

The more used, the better liked--Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder. lJ is strongest, purest and best of all leaveniDg ageut6.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

LICENSED TO WRD.-Marriage licenses were granted out of the probate judge's of- flee yesterday to the following couples: Ira Goodwin and Miss Lula Harrington, E. Il. MullIn and Miss Josie T. White.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

DR. PARKHURsr says a woman's life is bound up in three D's-dress, diseases, do- mestics. These three well represent the three cardinal virtues. Faith in the set oi her dress, hope in conquering disease, charity 10 the cook. But to these three D's may be added two more in which some Women's lives are bond-dano;ng and Gudes
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

II your roof leaks telephone 698 and have your roof repaired and guaranteed by com petent and reliable firm of roofers.
 2-17-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

Plain truth is good enough for Hoods Sarsaparilla. No need of sensationallsm. Hood 's cures,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

Dyspepsia is an inward fire. It comes from unwholesome food. Pure food, made with Dr. Price's Baking Powder, pre- vanta if.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

Comfort In the chimney corner-telling stories and eating doughnuts cooked with Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

Several thousand dollars to loan on Building and Loan stock in sums of $100 and upwards. Apply to Henry B. Gray, at the Peoples Savings Bank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
,EsTERDAY's TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE. HERALD on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, corner Nineteenth given are in all instances for temperature recorded in the shade and on northern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
THE WEATHER.

WARRINGTON, Feb. c5.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty four hours: Fair; probably slightly cooler in extreme northern portion southeast winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26

HAD the father of his country been a city father the story of the hatchet would never nave been accepted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-26
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Drs. Davis have removed their offices to their new infrmary, 2031 Avenue c, cor. ner of Twenty. first street. 2.H.1m