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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
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London, June 23-The Standard (con- servative) will say that the decisive voice as to whether the government should resign or continue in office was that of Sir William Vernon Harcourt. He de- clned to attempt to carry on business with the present reduced and uncertain majority. The paper adds that there is reason to believe that besides the lib- eral-unionist leaders, the Duke of Devon shire and MT. Chamberlain Sir Henry James, some time solicitor-general and attorney general in one of Mir. Clad stones cabinets, but opposed to home rule for Ireland, and the Marquis of Lands downe, ex-viceroy of India and ex-gov- ernor-general of Canada, will be invited to join the new government.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
The U. s. GOV't Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior tO aH others
ADGER ATOMS.

Interesting School Exercises A Sad and
 Untimely Death.
 AdgeT, June 22.-(Special Corresponds ence. .)-Adger school closed its seventh session June 21.< after ten months stretch, with Mr. Andrew A. Amason as teachers
 The closing exercises were listened to by the school board and large number of friends and patrons of the school. The teacher was pleased, the children were happy and the fend parents were delighted with the way the little ones recited their dialogues and speeches and sung their little songs Mary Morgan and George Kennels, aged and years respectively, were much praised for the pretty manner in which they recited their dialogue. while Harry Hillhouse and Joe and Lizzie Stoves were not any behind with How to Play a Joke"
 Playing School" by Misses Maggie Moreland and Radie Hillhouse, with Walter Evans as the new scholar was much enjoyed.
 Space will not permit my mentioning all who did well, but every one seemed pleased with the closing of the school.
 Prof. l. w McAdory closed the even- ing with one of his big educational speeches. with praise for the children and good advice to the older ones.
 Our little town was made sad by the death of MT. John Stancy, who was hurt by the falling of draw slate Thursday, and died Friday evening. He was German. 42 years old, and first came to this state from Gordo, Tex. in 1889. He married a Jefferson county girl about three years since and then joined the Odd Fellows at Brookwood. He had no con- nection here, except a wife and little girl. but he was cared for as brother Odd Fellow should be by the order here, while number of his own lodgemen from Brookwood were here to help put him away Superintendent Cowey of Johns and Bank Boss Davis of Sumter were among the number of Odd Fellows who helped to lay him away, while our bank boss, James Hf1lhouse, and nearly every man, woman and child in our lit- tie town were in the funeral procession
 Noble Grand Clemmo and Rev. Than O. Holmes solemnly performed the last sad rites over his grave. MT Stancy had only one connection here to mourn his loss, but the writer never saw more solemn assembly around grave. He leaves many friends to mourn his loss, and the Odd Fellows here extend their most sincere sympathy to his wife and little girl.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
BIRMINGHAM'S CONTINGENT
VIII Leave for the Annual En-
 campment This Morning.
ROSTER OF THE COMPANIES
Which Will Represent the Magic City-Two Companies Already in Camp Near
 the Gulf City,

Al 7:30 o'clock this morning the Bir- mingham soldier boys will leave on special Louisville and Nashville train for Mobile. to go in camps for week.
 The two Birmingham companies will take about thirty men each and the Bes- semer, Woodlawn and East Lake com panies about the same number, thus making about 150 men with the companies from this district.
 Dr. Morris surgeon of the Second regi- ment will accompany the boys. as will pr o. P. Fitzsimons, chaplain of the Second regiment.
 Col. A. H. Stevens of the governors staff leaves on the Louisville and Nash ville train at S:52 and will join the other members of the staff at Montgomery.
 The following is the roster of the two Birmingham companies as they go to Mobile:
 Jefferson Volunteers.
 Capt J. K. Warren. commanding; Lieutenants Scholar, Going and Full shum; Quartermaster Sergeant Rich ards; Sergeants Downle, Kennedy, Brazier, Broom; Corporal Fulghum; Pri- yates Cunningham, Dunlap, Evans. Hogan, Johns, Phelan Carter Johnston, W. Smith, A Smith, c. J. Smith, Walker. Yeates. Sloss, Handley Trimble, Stolen werck, Martin. Kimball, H. Johnston, Oliver Putnam.
 Birmingham Rifles.
 Lieut.. C. l.. Ledbetter, commanding; Sergeants Henry Dean, c. w. Class, J. T. Burke; Corporals J. w Roebuck and w. Bond; Prlvates William Brophy, J. A. Baker, J. s. Brophy, B. H. Cooper, H. Collins, R. F. Craddock, Allen Fuller, w. Hernandez A. M. Konkle, A. H. Merrill, ]. B. Merrill, c. w. Nichols, John Per kins. w s. Reynolds, Ardis Smith, w. B. Smith, J. E. Ware, Byrum, Sparks Jack Head Ilrc111lr IQhn Reed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Aground in the Canal.

Hamburg, June 23.-The Hamburg American line steamer Augusta Victoria ran aground this morning in the Kaiser Wilhelm II canal at the 29 kilometre stone. The German warship Seadler lowed her off at 4:30 this afternoon and took her to a siding, where she will re- n in until She channel is dredged to a depth sufficient to allow her to continue her passage. It is said that theedredg- ing will be finished some time tomorrow. Her grounding detained the steamers Rugia and Rheatia of the same line but these passed when the Augusta Victoria was lowed iAto the siding
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
They Obeyed Orders.

Syracuse, N. Y., June 23.-A special from Suspension Bridge, N. Y, to the Standard says: The contractors build ing the new trolley line in the gorge in the American bank of the Niagara riv- CT have brought great crowds of Italian laborers here, who live in camps along the bank in shanties. over which they have been floating the italian flag very high. This has been an eyesore to some of the lovers of old glory, and at noon today an old veteran named Orlando Wilson, accompanied by four others, vis- ited one of the camps close to the city and ordered the Italian flag lowered Italians to the number of 800 crowded about and gesticulated. Take that flag down, or I'll shoot 1t down. said Will son. The sons of sunny Italy realized that the men were in earnest, and com piled
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Village of the Stone Age.

On tho island of Pantellaria, midway between Sicily and tho African coast, Dr. Orsi has discovered prehistoric village of tho prchistorN ago surrounded by acolossal wall made of stones hcapcd together. He has also found out that tho strange build ings called 'scsi" arc dome shaped prehis- toric tombs and has identified tho remains of small Greek temple. The island lies completely out of tho way of travel and is used by the government as a convict settle mcn..
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
He Was Acquitted.

Hope, Ark, June 23.-Mrs. Thomas Orr, a white woman living near Shower Spring, yesterday went to the spring to get bucket of water when negro seized her. She succeeded in releasing herself from his grasp and ran to the house, the negro pursuing. MT. Orr, who was blow ing in the field near by, heard her screams and ran to her rescue. The negro fled in the direction of Hope. Orr pursued with a loaded gun and overtaking the negro shot him dead. MT. Orr was acquitted by the coroner's jury.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
The Tent Dedicated.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 23.-The big tent that will form the main auditorium for the international conference of the Epworth league, which convenes in this city Thursday, June 27, was dedicated tonight in the presence of fully 1000 peo- pie. Conference Director Rowland D. Williams conducted the music, in which he was assisted by chorus of 530 voices. Rev. w. A. Spencer of Philadelphia, mis- sionary to India, preached the dedicatory sermon. Delegates are beginning to ar riyo
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
What the Papers Say.

London, June 23-The Chronicle, lib eral will say that MT. Chamberlain is the real destroyer of the government, and that he is virtually master of the situa- ton. The Daily Telegraph, liberal, will say that the British people will not con cern themselves with the technical and tactical aspects of the great appeal now made to the country but will pronounce the inevitable sense on weak and dan gerous administration for what 1t has done and left undone.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Death of an Infant.

Lulu Harrell, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Harrell of Bessemer, died after short illness in that city yesterday afternoon. MT. and Mrs. Har- rell have many relatives in this city, who will attend the funeral, which takes place in Bessemer today
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Insurrection in Earnest.

Sofia June 23.-The Journal Prawo says that the instruction in Macedonia is spreading. The Arnauts in the Preshowo district are forming bands of Bashki Bazouks and are attacking vil- lages. Numerous insurgent bands, armed with Martini-Henri rifles, are fighting the Turkish troops. Three car loads are, said to have arrived at Palanta. A band of insurgents, who were sur rounded by the Turkish troops. have been holding out five days. These de- tails are not confirmed officially.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Schmier and Swiss cheese and ham sandwiches at Beer Pavilion, LakevieW. 6-23-tf
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture
 Only 800 pairs of ladies Oxfords left. bought at 60 cents on the dollar, and same will be closed out on bargain coun- ter at about half price. Come quick. Y c King.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Music at East Lake.
A Good Business pau.

Saturday was pay day for nearly all the big corporations of this district. and many thousands of dollars were distrib- uted among their employees. The pay rolls are said to have been the largest in the history of the district. The trade in the city was unusually good, being much above the average Saturday busi- ness. It is claimed by some that Satur- days sales were greater than for any one day since the day before Christmas.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Hit Him With n Hatchet.

Lee Brown was yesterday afternoon arrested for assault with attempt to mur- der Shepherd Hays. both colored. The two got into dispute about piece of bread when Brown picked up hatchet and struck Hays over the head, infict irg serious wound.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
RIuebeard.

That nursery tale which has charmed generations of children and their elders, known as "Blucbeard," was written by a French author. Tho original of tho char acter of Bluebeard was marshal of France who lived in Brittany. and who was charged with murdering several wives and over 100 children. Being convicted of sorccry, he was burned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
PERSONAL

Mrs. A. H. Stevens and two little daughters have gone to Hillman, Ga, to spend the summer months.
 The many friends of MT. R. J. Perry man will regret to learn that he is very III at his room in the Florence hotel.
 only 800 pairs of ladies Oxfords left, bought at 50 cents on the dollar, and same will be closed out on bargain coun- ter at about half price. Come quick. n c Kinp
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Ref,,sed the Messare.

London, June 24.-The Daily Telegraph this morning publishes dispatch from Shanghai, stating that the American consul there wished to telegraph to Cheng Tu, askisg news regarding the American missions, but the officials re- fused to transmit his message.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
READY FOR THE BOYS.
Two Companies Already on the Grounds.
 Inspectors Also

Inspectors Also.
 Mobile. June 23.-The annual encamp- ment of the Alabama state troops will be inaugurated here tomorrow and will continue for ten days. Tents for the accommodation of 2000 men, composing the state guard, are stretched on de- lightful plateau one mile south of the city and commanding a fine view of Mo- bile bay.
 Two companies arrived by river boats tonight, and the other companies will arrive on special trains tomorrow.
 Each regiment will camp under it's distinct head, but Governor Oates will be here throughout the encampment and will be the nominal head of the brigade. I.ieuts. D. J. Rumbraugh and Samuel G. Jones of the regular army are already here, and will inspect the camp.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
will Go to Cullman.

Today Cullman celebrates her twenty fourth anniversary. and at 7:30 o'clock a special train carrying 200 Germans leaves for that place. An interesting pro- gramme has been prepared and the cele- bration will be a grand one.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Death at a Festival.

Knoxville, Tenn, June 23.--At negro festival at Lynnville, Tenn, last night Henry Sands was stabbed by Esau Moore and Jim Stevenson. This morning Sands dead body was found in a sink hole Moore and Stevenson are under ar
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

billets, even at the outside figure. are hard to obtain.
 There has been practically no demand From the car works, or from other indus tries dependent upon the railroad busi- ness. The market. such as 1t is, is prac- tieally made without any help from the railroads.
 We quote for cash f. o. b. Cincinnatf:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

The Androscoggin river, in Maine, was originally tho Amoriscoggin, "the high fish place." The first two syllables were changed in compliment to Sir Edmund Andres. Forty-soven different spellings are given as recorded by tho carly settlers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

dies Shoes and Oxfords all forty days. We open up forty attached. Ali kinds of shoes
 ST. PIERRE,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
uneaeinesa at the Porto.

Constantinople, June 23.-The growing agitation in favor of the execution of article 22 of the Berlin treaty causes great uneas!ness to the porte.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
ATLAKEvIEW
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Aid Societ,
 Will Picnic Today.

Elaborate preparations have been made for the picnic to be given today at Lake view by St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Aid society. A fine programme of athletic sports has been arranged, the success full competitors of which will receive handsome and valuable prizes.
 A large crowd is expected and a great time promised all who attend
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

will go. Do not pay high cases of Ladies' and Gents fine repaired.
 1910 First Avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

toms entire line of Gents fine Get the latest styles from us shoe house in the city wit, :;
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

Shoes, tan and black, and La S25 .ooo worth must hc sold in
 tirst-class custom department
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

Interesting School Exercises A Sad and
 Untinely Death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
LETTERS FROM
THE CHILDREN
They Write to ThcirGood Friend
Santa Claus.

The letters came in 81 rapidly this
week that VIC received more than we
could publish 50 we hal to 20 strictly
according to our announcement. The
following children's letters came too
late tn get in. hut we hope Old Santa
will remember them just the same and
next Christmas we will give them a
show: From II. Martins, Johnnie
Hudson. Amanda Adkins. Myra Adj
kins. II. +. Gillis, Nav ellis. SalIie
McGregor and John McGregor from
Bishopville. Edith Rayne; from Sine
puxent. Alvah Hall and Sadie Hall ;
from Longridge, Gertie + Ennis
from Wesley Station. Edith Purnell /;
Whaleyville, Ethel Marion Davis
Berkeley. Va. G. Wallace Carmean ;
West z. o., Nora Richardson EDS.
MESSENGER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
THURSDAY, December 26, 1895,

the following personal property: One
pair Of good work horses, good milch
COW, farm wagon, horsecari, top
wagon, ! falling top carriage, good
set carriage harness, = sets chain har-
ness, lot farming implements, small
lot of corn and fodder, stoves, | cook
stove and | sittingroom stove.
Terms of Salc.-On all sums of ten
dollars and under the cash will he
required on sums over ten dollars /,
credit ot six months will he given,
purchasers to give bankable note with
approved indorser.
It. GEORGE H. TWILLEY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
HOWARD CORDDRY.
Newark Dec IL

-NNNdihs lttN- 10
Dear Old Santa Claus want Il
little doll and some candy aud nuts
and raisens and apples wears old
from Lula NJ. Cropper
] want you TO bring me 10 cent
knife and n package of irecrackcrs
and nuts and candy from Robert II
Crrpper 10 years old.
! want you to bring me 10 cent
knife and rubber ball and nuts and
candy from wellcam 7. X. Cropper .
years old.
will be ) years old Christmas
morning and weigh rs pounds and
will you bring me a horn and some
nuts and some candy oranges raisins
apples, from your little boy Johnny {
Cropper.
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Stockton. Dec l,

Dear Kris want you to bring me Il set
of dishes and biz doll all dressed an
little watch Whist will keep good time and
n pyir of rcd dress and one for me and one
for sister and want some nuts and some
oranges and some candy my little sister
wants old kris 10 come 10 her and wants n
set of harness for my papa am six years
in my seven my name is Ncttic L. Shockley
PortersNille papa SAYS he will take the
MESSENGER for next year | wrote this let
ter myself T.. w. SHOCkLEY.
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Showells Dec Ii

] ann a little boy not quite five years
old | want You to bring me mouth
organ pair of kid gloves and a billy
barlow knife you can bring Ralph a
pair OF skates aud Florence hoop and
ring. You can 20 on down the road
Jack has little hoy named Howard
he cannot write. Your little boy
NED WILLIAMS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
HAROLD ANSON BODEN
{ hincnfeannr Na Dec 1,

Chlncoteague, Va, Dec. ID.
Dear Santa Claus-I want nice
watch and chain new rocking chair
and table croquet and knife and a
nice book and large ball that will
not brake mamas windows | will close
no doubt you will have hundreds of
letters to read and hope you will not
tire to make us all happy this year.
RAY ID. Il. MATTHEW'S.
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THOMAS j. MOCK.
Gir,iletree. Dec.

hnNltlFet, lPcc ~.
Dear old Kriss: Il am 81 glad Ia hear
you are ON your way to Girlletree, | am
almost counting the hours ere YOU will bc
here. | am little boy eight wears old and
| 20 Ia school every day. have never
been whipped at school. and suppose yon
will think | am a good hoy. Now Old
kriss want you To bring me Il hycycle
above all things, il this is 400 much to ask
for will take AN Express wagon instead.
BE sure ard trim my Christmas Tree as |
enjoy lighting the candlcss So much. Have
had a tree every Christmas for seven wears.
Please don't forget to ill my stocking with
all kinds of good things, this is the Joy and
delight Of INV heart Dear old krisS ! love
you dearly. and can scarcely sleep for think
ing about YOU. hope there will be plenty
Of snow on the ground So YOU can come
quickly TO GEORGE BARNES.
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Wnnnn MI Dec Ii

" 10 y E'f'''f w TIE
Dear Santa Claus-Please bring me
a doll baby that can open its eyes and
shut them and 4 doll baby carriage
and want a story book | want some
apples raisins candy oranges nuts and
| want rubber ball | have two
brothers and one sister Virgil and AL
bert is my brothers names Edna is my
sisters name but don't forget where
live AGNES LAWS.
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klei Grnnre. MI Dnc h

MT NIHUEt, MU., IJtC. II.
Dear Santa Claus will write to
let YOU know that want Il doll baby
and set of dishes and some toys
love You Santa because you are nice
ii YOU bring me what want | will he
good oh Santa | want a lot OF candys
and nuts and some raisens my brother
wants SOMETHING'S to Oh come Nmas
your love little girl
ROSA a. 5. KELLEY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
Snow Hill. Dec. 18th. 1Sa5

Poor Old Tiss Dear Tiss me want
you 10 please bring me doll baby To
wide in my baby Toach an me wan a
trismas tree with lots of nice sings on
it and me want n picture book with
little mands in it and poor Old Tiss
Don't iordet bring me some bapples
and nannas aud title Mat wants sings
To he will take mine so long | live on
Federal street.
MAUD COURSEY FIGGS.
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CLARENCE T.. and
EMMA V. PETIT.
Jones p O. Nil Dec Ill

JOIIts I. u, Mn, DC. 1T.
Dear Old Chris-Will you be so
kind as to send me what ask 700 for
i want a large doll and a nice little
chair with rockers on it and i want a
sci OF dishes and little cabord and
apple and canddy and razzens and
any thing els he will bring me wish
700 would send my little brother
Kerlie a good many things to this
from MINNIE RICHARDSON.
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Dear SantaclausI thought would
you to bring me X-maS. want both Of
my stockings full candy and nuts, and n
large set of dishes and gold ring size
seven and half; and gold watch: and a
silver thimblc size six; and n pair OF vases !;
aud nice album; and scrap book aud II
box of slate pencils and led pencils ard
pens; and scholars companion; a box of
paper and envclops box OF pretty cards: Il
baskets of grapes; dozen of oranges u
dozen OF lemons two dozen of apples. Please
remember all want. guess will tell Won
where live sh you will he shnrc and find
me. ! stay to Mr. James Shockley and 20
to school. \ letter to Santaclaus from
SUSIE MAY WILLIAMS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21

Dear Santa Claus:-I am A little boy
want you to come and bring me drum and
raisins candies and nuts of All kinds and
oranges And | have two little sisters aud
they want you 10 bring them a doll apiece
and they want candies raisins nuts of all
kinds oh forgot 10 tell YOU about apples
we want lots of them do more from
HOWARD DRYDEN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21
Wango, Dec. /;

" NHEV, IItV. tt.
Dear Santa Claus-Pleasa bring
me doll baby and a Carriage and
story book. | want some peanuts
and oranges candy apples raisins
nuts | have two brothers and one sis
ter Virgil and Albert is my brothers
name Agnes is my sisters name and a
little rubber ball Yours truly
EDNA LAWS.
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Ocean View. Dec. II

Old Santa Claus heard my mamma read
so many letters TO you want her to write one
for as am years old and want a wagon
with two horses IL you can an IL you cant
bring me two. one horse will do and gun, and
four years old and she wants big doh that
shuts its eyes and table with dishes like my
cousins Hclens that lives in Baltimore and n
baby carriage and little stovce. My little
baby Brother Is one year old and he wants
something nice Santa but he cannot say what
he wants So plccsc do come and bring us these
things and we willlove you and try To- he good
children Your little friend.
EDWARD HEHM.
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Snnw Hill Doc

Dear Santa Claus:-I am TO Young to
write let er so | will get sister to do it for
me. | want bycicle a gun. an express
wagon, ball and goat to put 10 my
wagon and set of harness to fit il, a
monkey and a Steamboat candy nuts raisns.
fire crackers. old kris don't think this Is
very much for little boy like me. now
please bring me these things and will he u
good boy until Xmas. good by from
JOHNNIE W. RICHARDSON
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-21

Dear Santa Clause-Please bring
me knife a pistol some candy and
apples and peanuts want n wagon
and goat I'm six years old and 90 to
school every day my older brother
wants mouth organ and gun
Goodby dear old Kriss
WILLIE JONES.