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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

pure ala baster, and its appearance bears
out,the belief that it is made of this cost
ly material -
In proof that at one time the fire-wor-
shippers inhabited this land records
show that a tribe once dwelt in the prai-
ries west of Lake Michigan, who We're
known as the Mascomtins, or Nation de
Fem" Nation of Fire. The earliest
French accounts speak of the Fire Ma
tom as the dominant tribe.
The descendants of these people are
the Foxes, and they still call themselves
IN ashkooteaki," or Fireland. These rec
ords, then, seem to locate the origin of
the mound builders. Their wandering
life made out of the necessities of fire and
sunlight, first an object of reverence and
then of worship. That they possessed
certain objects dear and sacred to them
may well be supposed. and it is also rea-
sonable and probable that they should
have been lost and found again.
If these records are true, and there
seems to be no reason to doubt that they
are, the explanation Of the findings of the
fire urn in an Indian grave Is lucid and
satisfactory. 1t is shown that the vessel
made, no man knows how many years
ago, was handed down by this tribe of
fire worshippers to their descendants,
the Foxes, and was finally buried as an
object of veneration with some great
chief, where 1T remained until the action
of the river again brought 1T to light.
1t is interesting to speculate upon the
history of this old vessel, which has
doubtless seen the changing seasons of
1000 decades; which has reeked with hu-
man blood and witnessed the rawlings of
misguided religious fervor 1t is, doubt
less, rare and wonderful relic, and the
world will hear more of it when investi-
gate by the proper authorities.
While in Richmond last week, before
shipping his precious relic to Atlanta.
nar-rnitta6 his
friends to view it, and all agreed that
they had seen nothing even approaching
it in construction or material, and that
it was his duty to exhibit it to the public
Mr.. Agee will deliver the rare relic to
the exposition authorities in person. He
has in his possession also mad stone, the
property of Colonel TONNES, which is said
to possess wonderful virtues
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
RAILROAD RACKET.
Major FitzgeraId's Office to Be Abolished, But
He Will Be Cared For Southern's
Pay Car.

The Knoxville Tribune of yesterday
says
1T is pretty we'll settled that Maj Ed
win Fitzgerald's office will be abolished
on November !, but whether the major
is going to accept service with the South
ern al Louisville is not known. Perhaps
he will and perhaps he will not.
1.-The major is still confined to his room
and cannot be seen. 1t might be said,
however that the name of Edwin F1tz-
gerald is not altogether unknown in
higher railroad circles, and should he de-
eide not to accept the transfer to Louis
vile he will not be SO many hours out
A Splendid Exhibit.
The Seaboard Air Line has one of the
most attractive exhibits at the Atlanta
exposition. 1t consists of agricultural
and other resources to be found along it's
line of road.
Railroad Items
Travel to and from the Atlanta exposi-
ton continues heavy and every train
leaving Birmingham for Atlanta carries
well filled cars. -
About dozen negroes were brought
down from Decatur yesterday and sent
to Compton to work in the rock quar-
ries.
Commercial Agent Scion Jacobs has
gone to Savannah on a business trip.
Poles for the trolley wires have been
erected from East Lake to Avondale, and
the Birmingham Railway and Electric
company expect to have electric cars
running on the East Lake line some time,
this winter.
The Southern paid off its employees in
Birmingham yesterday.
Assistant General Passenger Agent c.
A. Benscoter Of the Southern will be in
the city today.
One of the handsomest dummy trains
ever seen in Birmingham is now being
run on the East Lake line. Three of
their old cars have been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired and look as neat as
If new.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or SO great In Ieav-
ening power as the Royal.
THE BANKS REFUSE TO PAY.
So the City of Pittsburg Will Proceed to
Compel Them.

So the City of Pittsburg Will Proceed to
Compel Them.
Pittsburg Pa, Oct. 22.-The First Ma
tional bank has refused to pay the city
the interest alleged to have been Illegally
collected from that institution by w. H.
House, ex-assistant city attorney. The
Allegheny National and the Tradesman
National banks have not yet given their
answer ON this matter 1t is generally
anticipated, however that their replies
will be similar to that given by the First
National bank.
City Attorney Burleigh is now prepar-
named banks. The method of procedure
listed between the banks and City Attor-
ney Moreland, aided by House, to de-
fraud the city of Pittsburg out of the use
and possession of its money on deposit
lin the different banks in the name of w.
C. Moreland, on which interest was paid
in sums ranging from to per cent per
annum. The suit will endeavor to show
that by reason of it's being deprived of
the use of this money the city was COM
PEELED to pay interest on deferred pay
ments to contractors for improvements
at the rate of 8 per cent. For these and
other reasons the city will seek to recov-
er at least twice the amount Of interest
paid to w. H. House by the banks in
question.
Further and still greater sensational
developments in connection with the in
Vestigation of the city attorneys office
are anticipated at an early day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

AUSTRIA'S NEW PREMIER.
He Delivered a Long Address at the Reichs
rath Opening.

rath Opening.
Vienna, Oct 22.-The autumn session
Of the reichsrath was opened today, on
which occasion Count Badeni, the new
premier, made his first address in that
capacity, announcing the policy of his
ministry to the chamber. His speech
was very long and frequently ELECTED APP
plause. The government, he said, would
respect the legitimate aspirations of all
natonalities, but ait the same time it
would regard as paramount the prin-
ciple that German culture, which held
the first place in Austria, should be in
no degree impaired. That the govern
ment had full confidence in the Czech
ma ton, he continued. had been proved
by the adjustment of exceptional laws
in Prague. In view of this return to the
normal state of things the government
would retain full liberty that action to-
wards all parties which the govern
. ment would Judge. not only by their
programmes but by their modes of ac-
ton. 1t was firmly resolved to prevent
any uprising and this determination
would be rigidly adhered to.
Count Badeni announced to the cham
Der that the government would shortly
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Frank welty Commits Suicide.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. 22.-Frank r..
Welty of Alleg heny. Pa, committed sui
eide in his room at the Read house this
morning by taking morphine. He was
about 80 years of age. He left two notes.
one to the proprietor of the Read house,
disclosing his identity and craving par
don for the trouble caused him, and a
second addressed to his father, d. Welty,
40 Federal building. Allegheny, Pa. In
the latter note he asks his father to come
and take him home. adding that his hab-
it's would in time have effected what he
had done in moment. Welty regis
tered at the Read house Monday night
as F. r. Randolph of Zelihople. Pa He
had ticket to. Atlanta, purchased in
Pittsburg.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
KING ROBERT J. DETHR0NED
Frank Agan Beat All the Crack PAGERS and
Succeeded in Lowering His
Own Record.

Louisville, Oct. pa perfect day, fast
track and good sport were the features
at the second day of the Louisville Driv-
ing and Fair association. The kings Of
the pacing world again met, and Frank
Agan not only came out victorious by
winning the last three of the five heats,
but lowered his own record of 2:06R to
2:05A. His performance is considered a
most creditabe one. In the third and
fourth heats Agan only won from Rob-
ert J. by a nose, but Geers drove the lat
ter for all he was worth. Joe Patchen
was the only one of the four who failed
to take a heat. He, however, showed
some signs of lameness. Earl Baltic
captured the heat of the unfinished race
from yesterday, which gave him the race.
The fourth race of today was carried
over until tomorrow. Summaries:
First race. 2:24 trot, purse $1,000 post
poned from yesterday)-Earl Baltic, b. h.,
by Baron Wilkes (Fuller), 5. 1, l. 1; Nc
Micken, /, 2, 4, g. Lula f., @ 5, 5, 2. Time,
218, 2:17, 2:1S%, 2:1S%.
Second race, 2:23 trot, purse $1,000
Miss Nelson, b. M, by Norfolk (Curtis).
1. l. l; Ceilerima. 4. 4, 2; The Conqueror,
6, 2, 5. Time, 2:14, 2:13, 2:14A.
Third race, free-for-all pace, purse $500
Frank Agan, b. g., by Mike Agan (Mc-
ACarthy), 3, 3, /, 1, / Robert j.. l, 2. 2, 2, q;
2, 4, 4. 8, 4. 7 ime, 2:07A, 2:07, 2:05S4, 2:07%,
200. Fractional time third heat, 31A
1:03A, LBS, 2:05%.
Fourth race, 2:1S trot, purse $1,000 Gun
finished)-Ida Greenland. br. M, by
Gneenlander (StouD, /, 1, 4 Carlton, 2. 8.
1; Varana, s. s. 2. Time, 2:1S%. 2:17A,
2:1SK.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
We will make a special dis
play of diamondsan watches
for today only. H. G. Abbott
& Bros, III Twentieth street.
NORTHWESTERN HOMESEEKERS.

The northwestern homeseekers who
went to Florida last week passed through
the city yesterday on their return north
They were on a special train, which ran
es second section of No. 4, and arrived
in Birmingham at / p. m About eighty
of the party remained in Florida to look
after investments made. 1t is understood
10000 acres of land was purchased by
the northwesterners while in Florida.
Several Of the excursionists who were
seen at the depot, expressed themselves
as highly pleased with the portions of
the south through which they passed.
hnd a great many of them will return
later to locate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
800 pairs Charles Heiser's
best handmade shoes for men
at a bargain. ALI new Fall
styles.
The Smith Shoe Co.
1O-1S-tf
Lloyd Will Hang.

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 22.-In Chester, S.
c. today Charles Llody, a negro. was
convicted of the murder of William
Welsh a white youth, in Lancaster coun-
ty a month ago A change of venue was
obtained by the defense because of high
feeling against the prisoner in Lancaster.
A feature of the trial was that detach-
ment of the Lee light infantry of Chester
surrounded the prisoners dock, violence
to the prisoner being anticipated Lloyd
will be sentenced to death tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

introduce a bill providing for electoral
reform. 1t was the desire of the min
istry not only to give the workingman
vote, but also to ameliorate his material
end. In conclusion he said it was the de-
sire of the government that Austria
should be powerful and united, and in
pursuit Of this end it's motto would be
Justice"
The applause at the conclusion of the
premiers address was enthusiastic and
prolonged
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

There are TWICE as many
Remington Standard Type
writers in daily use and FIVE
times as many being sold in
Birmingham as all other
makes of writing machines
combined, Io-2o-7t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

AS especially recorded for the state
Herald ON the standard thermometer at
Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue
The figures given are in all instances for
the temperature recorded in the shade
and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Morris Park Results.

motifs FaTK Results.
Morris Park Race Track, Oct 22-Per-
feet racing wea Their prevailed today and
as consequence the crowd here this aft
ernoon was very large. The two big
events decided today were the race for
the Hunter stakes for 3-year-olds and
the Weller handicap for all ages. The
former event was won by the favorite,
Belmar at odds of 8 to 5, who succeeded
in defeating Emma C, after a desperate
struggle, by neck. Connisseur was a
length away. The race for the Welter
handicap was captured by Kennebunk, a
to shot, with Harrington, at the same
odds, second and Ramapo, the favorite,
third. The talent were much chagrined
over the defeat of Ramapo, and they de-
clared that the long delay at the post and
reckless riding prevented the best horse
winning.
The jockey club had declined to award
any more dates to the Queens County
Jockey club. This means that the racing
season in this state will close on Novem-
Der at this track. Summaries:
First race, for 2-year-olds, five and one
half furlongs-Wish 10S Reiff), to
5, won; Sweet Favorable second, Patrol
third. Time, 1:0SR
Second race, handicap, a mile and one
eighth-Rey Ell Santa Anita, 100 (TaraD,
8 to 5, won; Helen Nichols second, Sir
Francis third. Time 1:54R.
Third race, one mile-Beldemone. 105
Perkins), 5 to q won; Walter second,
Lake Shore third. Time, 1:41A.
Fourth race, the Hunter stakes, one
mile-Belmar 1851 (Simms), to s, won
Emma C. second, Conneisseur third.
Time, 1:41A.
Fifth race, the Welter handicap, for all
ages, six furlongs-Kennebunk lis q.
Murphy, A to l, won; Harrington second,
Ramapo third. Time, lis.
Sixth race. six and one-half furlongs-
Carib. los Reif). to l, won; Bloomer
second, Prince Left third. Time, -.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Destructive Floods in Cuba

Havana Oct. 22.-Advices received here
from the interior of this province report
the prevalence Of heavy floods The viii
lagos of Nueva Paz, San Nicolas La
Catalina and Seiba Delagua are sub
merged and a large amount of property
has been destroyed, but no loss of life is
renOrted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
800 pairs ladies' fine shoes
in small sizes at a bargain Fri
day and Saturday.
The Smith Shoe Co.
Col. William ID. sivelev Dea.

Col. William L. Siveley Dead.
Jackson, Miss, Oct. 22--Col. William L.
Siveley, one of the most prominent and
wealthy citizens of Kinds county, died
suddenly of heart disease at his residence
in this city at o'clock tonight
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
SECOND EDITION.
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Oct. 22-Forecast for Ala
ALBANIA and Mississippi: Fair; winds shift
Ing to northerly; colder Wednesday
,f<rI,N
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Results at Latonia.

Cincinnati Oct. 22.-The fourth race
on the card at Latonia was declared off
on account of the scratches. Some of
the best 2-year-olds in the west went to
the post in the third race OF six furlongs
and in the sixth of five and a half fur
longs The latter was won by Mobalaska
in a hard drive from Lok in 1881, the
best time for 2-year-olds at this meeting.
In the third The Winner at to in the
betting. won in a drive. The weather was
fine and the track fast. Summarizes:
First race. seven and a half furlongs-
Pepper Rye, 107 Or. Isom). to 2, won;
Junius second, Strathrol third. Time,
1:371h.
+ Second race, a. mile and seventy yards
Ace, 92 CIV. Jones). to 5, won; Blasco
second, Norman third Time, 1:465A.
Third race, six furlongs-The Winner,
11S (Clayton), to 1. won; Sir Play sec
ond Captive third. Time, 115h.
Fourth race-Declared off.
Fifth race, six and half furlongs-
Lucille H., 90 CIV. Jones). 4 to 1. won;
Bolander second, Ida Wagner third.
Time, 1:09A.
Sixth race. five and half furlongs-
Mobalaska, 107 Bergen). to I, won !;
Loki second, Oracle third. Time. 1852.
/ Old papers Tor sale cheap at
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

Highest temperature, rs; lowest, Az; aver
age, 60.
BEN NJ. JACOBS,
Local Observer.
Reports received at Birmingham, Ala,
on October %, 1895.
Observations taken at all stations at
a. m 18th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau,
Office of Station Agent,
Birmingham, Ala, Oct. %, 1898.
Local observations during twenty-four
hours ending at p. M, central time:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
We will make a special dis
play of diamonds and watches
for today only. I'll. G. Abbott
& Pros III Twentieth street.
BESSEMER.
Side Track Completed for New Furnace
School Teacher Resigns.

Side Track Completed for New Furnace.
School Teacher Resigns.
Bessemer. Oct 22-(Special Core
spondence.)-The Bessemer Land and
Improvements company has completed the
switch for the new furnace and has sew
eral car loads of coke and coal already
side tracked.
Mrs. w. A. Simmons is visiting her
mother at Walnut Grove today.
Miss Exor Nola May has resigned her
position in the public school. She will
leave for birmingham tonight at 7:30.
Miss Emma Mcdonald was visiting
friends in Bessemer Sunday.
Miss Kate Todd is teaching school in
Miss Wager's place while she is attending
the exposition.
Mr. and Mrs. Brannon are visiting Rev.
and Mrs. w. r. Ivey.
Miss Minnie Fulton left the public
school Monday to enter the Montezuma
university.
There are quite a number of children
sick with measles.
Professor Stookey, the high rope walk
err, advertising Grains snuff and Storm s
liver regulator, gave a free exhibition
.,a.,ta,,Jo \, No ahnut 10t100 nappIa The nI~O-
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KENNEDY WENT WRONG.
His CareIessness Resulted In tho Loss al
Several Lives.

His CareIessness Resulted In tho Loss of
Several Lives.
MILWAUKEE,, Feb. Am electric car on
the Russell avenue line filled with people
went through an open draw of the Kim
nicklnic bridge this morning. The weight
of the car broke tho ice and the car went
to the bottom of the river. 1t is believed
that number of passengers were
drowned.
The ice broke the windows of the car.
which stood on end only partially filled
with water. The confusion was such that
nobody could tell an hour after the catas-
trophe how many people lost their lives,
but it is believed six besides the motor
man were drowned. There we're 10 or II
people in the car, the exact number being
unknown. Six were taken out alive, the
others all dead. Those rescued we're: w.
p. Severy, hand cut; A. o. Estel, G. w.
Chase, ii. Kuehne, II. Brand and Ella
Waccholz, hurt about the shoulder.
The dead whose bodies have been re-
covered are: Miss Ehlmann, kindergar-
ten teacher of the 18th district primary
school, and daughter of Professor Ehl-
mann, director of music in the public
schools John Kennedy, motorman. The
bridge had been opened to permit the
passage of the fire boat Foley, which was
breaking the ice in the Kinnickinic river.
The Foley's crew rendered valuable as
sistance.
Miss Schmidt Kunze, employed in the
National Knitting works, died to-day.
The accident was due to the carelessnses
of Motorman John Kennedy, who, how
ever, stuck to his post and was killed.
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MRS. BLAINE'S PERIL.
The Senate Proposition to Purchase Her
Home Nav Leave Her PenniIess.

The Senate Proposition TO Purchase Her
Home Nav Leave Her PenniIess
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Senator Cam
eron's proposition for the purchase of the
site Of tho Blaine house, to give his own
mansion n big front yard, went through
the senate committe on public buildings
and grounds. Senator Vest got the per-
mission of the committee to report tho
Gray bill favorably, without the lormality
of meeting. 1t is expected il will slide
through the senate after the usual man
ner of senatorial courtesies. There is
doubt. however, about its success in the
house.
The friends of James q. Blaine in con-
gress are incensed at the action of the
Pennsylvania senator. lf the project
goes through, Mrs. Blaine will be left
practically pennlicss. Tho property left
by Mr.. Blaine is IN such n condition tina;
her income has been almost entirely cut
off.
She leased the Lafayette square place
for the purpose of getting money upon
which TO live. She has signed the leases
and has laid herself liable to heavy dam
ages for nonfultiilmcnt. If the govern
ment now coniiscates her property, she
will not only lose the income she expects
from n, but she may be compelled TO sac
rificc in damages large portion of the
money paid for the land.
If there were any government use to
which the property could be put, there
would be less Indignation, but when n
similar proposition was made not long
ago the attorney general reported that
there was no way IN which the govern
ment could utilize the land.
The only purpose of the legislation is TO
give a magnificent stretch of lawn from
the Cameron house 10 Pennsylvania
avenue at government expense.
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with Mrs. Kramer's husband, was finally

with Mrs. Kramer's husband, was finally
killed.
Mrs. Kramer had been to Shamokin
and was in the loneliest portion of the
township when she heard snarl. Look
ing back she saw the wildcat 80 feet away
and running toward her. The woman at
first thought she would be torn to pieces.
Then, thinking of the flour, she waited
until the cat leaped at her throat. Mrs.
Kramer threw the flour into its eyes. The
wildcat recoile1 with frightful cries, which
we're heard by Mrs. Kramer's husband, a
half mile distant. He grasped rifle and
rode on n horse to the scene, to see his
brave wife lodging the frantic cat, which
sought in vain to reach her.
As the farmer took aim the cat cleared
its eyes, and, like n flash of lightning, the
animal bounded toward Kramer, who
fired, but missed. While he was slipping
another cartridge into the rifle the beast
bore him to the ground. Kramer threw
the rifle TO his wife, and she loaded 1t,
and when the cat was preparing to sink
its teeth into tho farmers throat, Mrs.
Kramer placed tho muzzle of the weapon
against the cats head and blow its
brains out. The cat measured three feet
in length.
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Didn't Guess 1t Right.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 4.-The regular
course was used for racing to-day and the
guessers were all out. They picked only
the second and last races. In the second
race. Two Cheers, a - 10 |, was left at
the post. Five and one-half furlongs,
naturalization won, Julia Martin
second. Finnessc third; time, 1:l0. About
six furlongs-Booze won, Abb =. second.
Clacquer third: time. 1:li1.. Seven fur
longs-Beruardo won. LeoavIlle second.
Warrago third; time. 1907. Five and
one-half furlongs-Ike L. won. Mollie Il.
second, Hanford third; time. 1:lO84
About SIX furlongs observation-disclosures
won. Arno second, Saragossa third; time,
1li@4.
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THANK AmFULLY.
a st. Paul Man Who says Montana Is
Doing Well.

4 st. Paul Man Who says Montana Is
Doing Well.
Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 4.-Robert Rantout, di-
vision freight agent of the Northern Pa
cific, returned to-day from trip along
the line in Montana. Speaking of the
business conditions in various parts of the
state, he said: There is decided indi-
cation of a revival generally in the state.
Mines are being reopened, and in some
cases new ones developed, and both gold
and silver are being taken out IN consid-
cradle quantities despite the uncertainty
of the metal question. In an agricultural
way the outlook is also very good. In the
Gallatin valley the farmers had good crops
and marketed them at fair prices, and the
little towns of the valley are prosperous.
New irrigation bitches will be opened up
in the spring, and these bitches are the
life of that country. The farmers are be-
ginning the profitable raising of hogs and
are beginning diversified farming"