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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
THEY ARE HOT,
Fifteen Thousand Government Employees at a
 New Regulation.


 Washington, June S.-Fifteen thousand government employees are disgusted with the action of the cabinet in matter that greatly affects their comfort and conven- fence. For years 1t has been the custom to close the departments in the city at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoons during the summer months, the hour of closing on other days being o'clock. When the question came up this year of issuing the usual orders by the heads of depart ments, Secretary Morton of the agricul- tural department refused on the ground that the law required the employees to remain at work seven hours every day in the week. The matter was referred to Attorney-General Olney, and he sus- tained his colleague In the view he had taken of the law. Thereupon it was de- cided by the cabinet duly assembled that all the departments should be closed at o'clock Saturdays the same as on other days.
 There was an exception in the interior department, which closed this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the absence of Secretary Smith, who was not in the city to en- force the cabinets decision.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
The Meeting at Gadsden.

Gadsden, June S.--(Special )-About seventy-five silverites, populists, republi- cans and democrats met at the court house here today and selected twenty five delegates to the Memphis conven- tion. Ex-Congressman Denson was made chairman
 Resolutions declaring that free silver is the panacea for hard times was passed and those who spoke wanted to hasten the dayiwhen such men as Cleveland and Carlisle were swept from office Party lines were ignored entirely, and it was declared that the party that impeded the cause of silver did not deserve and would not get the support of patriotic Americans. The business men were not present, and the participants were most ly politicians. A few farmers were in ate tendance
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
EX-GOVERNOR PARSONS
Died at TaIladega Yesterday Brief Sketch of
 His Career.

Montgomery, June 8.-A special to the Advertiser from Talladega, Ala. says:
 Ex-Gov. Lewis E. Parsons died in this town today.
 He was appointed provisional governor of the state in June, 1865, by President Johnson. When the legislature met in December of that year he was elected United States senator. but was refused his seat because of the opposition con gress made to the reconstruction policy of MT. Johnson. Since that time he has devoted his time to the practice of the law. He had been a member of the state legislature before the war and served in the same capacity after the war, be- ing speaker of the republican house of representatives in 1872, when the state had a dual legislature As lawyer he stood among the foremost in the state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
Montgomery Miscellany.

Chief A. S. Gerald of the Montgomery police department Is recovering from an attack of rheumatism.
 Captain Martin is acting chief of po- lice during Chief Gerald's illness, and Sergeant Blue is attending to the cap tain's duties.
 Ex-Mayor D. J. Fox of Birmingham is at the Exchange with E. J. Dunn to- day.
 F. Grindman of Orange, N J., is reg istered at the Exchange today.
 John w. Sibley of Coaldale is here to- day.
 Messrs F. o. Stanton, I. S. Weller and A. D. McMuller of New York are stop ping at the Exchange.
 Mai. H. R. Shorter is at the Exchange today.
 MT. R. M. Collins is the genial new night clerk at the Exchange.
 Solicitor Sam Brewer of Tuskegee Is in Montgomery today.
 Miss Minnie Barron is visiting relatives at Coosada.
 The honor roll for the month of May for the Academy of St. Mary of Loretto is IS follows: Misses J. Crump, K. Don lin, s. Toole, K. Kroell, Nora Brown, Nellie Brown, M. Berry. R. Holt, L. Holt, I. Castello. M. Pinkston, L. Duffey, q Roberts R. Mccartney, M Galla- gher, A. Moran, K. Duffey. A. Maloy and M Manning. The pupils are now busy with their examinations and other exer- cises preparatory to the close of the scholastic year. The exhibitions will take place on the 18th and 18th instants that of the boys school on the 18th and that of the academy on the 18th instants Those who have done their duty as stu dents during the year are now looking forward with bright hearts to the day which will bring the merited rewards.
 Miss Lula Pearson is visiting friends in Dadevi1le.
 Mrs Minnie Simon who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. Frank on
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
GOOD RATHER THAN NOT
Is the Weekly Bank Statement, Though Ii is Specked Here and There-Fnan-
 cer's Analysis.
New York, June Swallowing is the

New York, June Swallowing is the weekly bank statement:
 Reserve, decrease. $1. .553. $50 Specie, increase. e.................. 142,S00 Legals, decrease. l, ,754, 300 Deposits, decrease. 232, 600 Circulation, decrease. .......... 22, 100
 The New York Financier this week says: A decrease reserve of $1, ,553, ,350 is a favorable feature of the statement made by the associated banks of this city for the week ending June 8.
 The expansion in loans. while only $S90 400, considerably less than the weekly increase reported for the past month or six weeks is yet a cheering sign that money is in demand, although the remarkably low rate at which funds are offered is helping to swell the loan total The decrease of $1611, 800 in the net cash held by the banks cannot be accounted for in view of the fact that the gain from the interior during the week was not less than s3,00O 900 and that the treasury disbursements were above the ordinary.
 Accepting theories which have proven correct in the past, the loss might be explained by saying that the Belmont syndicate had been making another of it's unexpected moves, but there is noth- ing to confirm this. The decrease of s232,600 in deposits. in view of the fact that a great deal of money was received during the week, makes the statement still more difficult of interpretation. It is known, however, that the demand for discounts is increasing and that banks doing large percentage of this busi- ness have had great many inquiries of late, especially in the south. The mer cantile and manufacturing demand is also increasing.
 The money market has not exhibited the first sign of hardening, and hope of better rates seems to be still lost in the future
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
HE WENT THROUGH THE WINDOW
And Left His Wife and Her Niece to Perish iD
 the Flames,

Jacksonville Fla, June s.-A fatal fire occurred this morning in the center of the city, by which two lives were lost. The alarm was sounded at 3 o'clock. and by the time the firemen reached the scene the building, which was used as a stable on the first floor, was partially burned. The fire was soon subdued, and in the upper room were found the bodies of colored woman named Josephine Will Hams and her 7-year-old niece, Sallie Jones. Both had been horribly burned. The husband of the woman made his escape through the window without at- tempting to rescue his family.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
Those Exoursionists

The Mobile News of last evening says of the Montgomery river excursionists:
 "A party of pleasure seekers from Montgomery reached the city this morn ing on the steamer Tinsie Moore. The party of young people is chaperoned by Mrs. Otto Stoelker and the following young ladies and gentlemen comprise the list: Misses Stoelker Wescott, Thor ington. Lahey. Birdsall, Pickering, Err hart and Simpson; Messers. White, Screws, Walker Sayre, Fowler,sMcMas ter Faunce, Wiley and R. and O. Stoelker.
 "The young people represent the elite of Montgomery society, and prettier girls than the delegation above named are seldom seen together. The party regis tered at the Windsor this morning, where they dned, and then entered carriages and took drive through the principal streets and down the beautiful old bay shell road.
 "After dinner the visitors boarded the steamer Heroine for trip to Point Clear and return. They will leave for Mont gomery tomorrow"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
An Engineer Loses His Life.

On the log train road three miles in length, which extends form Durham, Ala, on the Louisville and Nashville rail road, to the Durham Lumber compa- nys plant serious accident occurred last night, in which Engineer Simmons, employed by the Dunha m Lumber com nany. lost his life.
 No one else was injured. as far as can be learned
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
SIX DOUBLE TENeMENTS BURNED.
The Defective flue Gets in It's Work Again.
 Insured.

Florence, June s.-(Special)- double tenement houses occupied by the wagon works employees were burned in east Florence at Il o'clock this morn ing. A defective fiue caused the blaze. All of the houses belonged to w. B.. Compton of Harrisburg, Va. and were fully insured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
WHERE IS BANKER sMTrHp
His Mysterious Disappearance From 4
 lanta Last Week.

lallta Last Week.
 Atlanta, June S.-The entire detec- tive force of the southern states is on. the lookout for Banker John M. Smith, whose absence from his home here is so mysterious.
 Smith has been cashier of Moody & Brewsters private bank, besides doing a money lending business on his own account. He had collected several thou sand dollars when last seen, which was Thursday of last week, and the theory of the detectives Is that he has been lured into the suburbs and made away with. His books show a discrepancy of only the amount he had on his person the last time he was seen. Moody & Brewster, however, have offered a reward for him. He is well known in business circles, married and has a pretty home. Every indication points to foul play. Descrip- tions have been sent to Chicago and St. Louis, where it is thought he may have gone.
 
 The Worlds fair and Midwnter fair
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
THE MONR0VlA
Is Held at Gulf Quarantine Station-Iwelve
 Cases of Fever in Transit

Washington, June S.-The marine hos pital service is advised of the detention at the Gulf Quarantine station of the British ship Monrovia. from Rio Janero She had one fatal case of yellow fever aS the port of departure and twelve cases and two deaths in transit.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
MISS MARY HOUSTON,
Sister of the Late Governor, Dead at the Ripe
 Age of 30.

Florence. June 8.-tSpecial.)-News has just reached here that Miss Mary Hous- ton. sister of the late Governor Hous- ton died Thursday at her home near Gravely Springs She was 80 years old. and was daughter of one of the first settlers of this country
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
HE IS DIsGRACED.

The Career of Inspector Mclaughlin Has
 Been Cut Short.
 New York, June 8-The conviction of Police Inspector Mclaughlin on the charge of extortion carries along with it his dismissal from the police depart ment. Under the law when a member of the force has been convicted of crime the commissioners have right to sum marily vacate his appointment and dis charge him. This course 1t is said. will be pursued by the board in McLaugh- lin's case Inspector Mclaughlin has been under suspension since March 19 His conviction cuts short his career on the force.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
NOT EXAGGERATED.
News From the Roberndorf Valley Conf
 Previous Reports.

Vienna, June S.-Further news from Roberndorf valley. which was swept by a storm Thursday was received this morning. The previous reports of de- vastation and death are not in the least exaggerated. Seventy persons are known to have been killed and many others are: missing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09
SHE INSISTED
On Going Into the Cuardhcuse With

Uniontown. June 8.-(Special)-A man answering to the description of the party who stole horse and buggy from Fies & Son of Birmingham on June 3 was arr rested here this evening. He is accompa- nied by woman who calls herself Brew er Although not arrested, the woman insisted on going into the guard house with him. The Birmingham police have been notified
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09

For the most toothsome pot pies and dumplings, use Dr. Prices Baking Pow Ia,.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09

The Worlds fair and Midwinter fair examinations of baking powders proved Dr. Prices the best.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09

For forty years Prices Cream Baking Powder has remained the standard for purity, strength and wholesomeness.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
Fail to Do Our Duty.

Everybody has at times failedlto
do their duty towards themselves.
Hundreds of lady readers suffer
from sick headache, nervousness,
sleeplessness, and female troubles.
Let them follow the example of Mr..
Fl. Herbetcher, Stevens Point, Wis,
who for five years suffered greatly
from Nervous Prostitution and Sleep
lessness, tried physicians and differ
ent medicines without success. But
one bottle of DR.. Miles Nervine
caused sound sleep every night and
she is feeling like a new person.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, Laramin.
Wyoming. who tried all other RENE
dies declares that after three weeks
use of the Nervine for Headache
Nervous Prostitution, ETC., she was
entirely relieved. Sold by A. III. Gil
ert. Trial bottles free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
The Fly i'm Amber.

In one OF the European Museums
may be seen a piece of amber, in
which is deeply embedded a perfect
fly. Now, neither the amber nor the
fly are curiosities, but the curiosity
consists in how the fly got into the
amber. An equally wonderful curl
osity may occasionally be seen in
country drug stores, in the shape Of
huge drastic cathartic pills, put up
in cheap wood or pasteboard boxes.
The curiosity with these "jokers,"
consists in knowing who asks for
them, when it is generally known that
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, sugar
coated, putup in glass bottles, always
fresh and reliable, but little larger
than mustard seeds, are an efficient
cathartic, regulate the liver, and cure
sick headache, constipation ann dys.
pepsia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
GENIUS IN BoYHoop.

There was once in the Franklin
school, Boston, an exceedingly dull
boy. One day the teacher, wishing
to look at word, took up the lads
dictionary, and on opening it found
the blank leaves covered with draw
ings. He called the boy {, bin and
asked:
"Did you draw thesey"
ayes, sir" with a downcast look
81 do not think it is we'll for boys
to draw in their books,p said the
teacher, "and / would rub them out
if were you; but they are well
done. Did you ever take lessons1'
"No, sir" said the boy, his eyes
sparkling.
"Well, | think you have n talent
for this thing, / should like you to
draw me something when you are AT
leisure at home, and bring it to me.
In the meantime, see how we'll you
can recite your lessons.
The boy felt he was understood
He began to love his teacher. He
became animated and fond Of his
books. lie took delight ia gratify-
ing his teacher by his faithfulness to
his studies while the teacher took
every opportunity to encourage him
in his natural inclinqtions and de-
sircs. The boy became one OF the
first scholars, and gained the medal
before he left school. Alter this he
became an engrsver, laid mp money
enough TO 20 to Europe, studied tie
works of old masters, sent home pro-
ductions from his own pencil, which
found place in some Of the best
collections OF paintings, and became
one OF the most promising artists Of
his time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
WIT sPICED WITH WISDOM.

Philip, King of Macedon, invited
Dionysius the younger to dine with
him at Corinth. Among other things
they discussed the literary character
of the elder Dionysius, the father Of
Philips guest. Philip attempted to
deride the father, because he blended
the characters of king and poet, and
had employed his leisure in writing
odes and tragedies. GLOW could the
king find leisure to write such tri-
fes ?' said Philip. Dionysius an-
swered promptly, "He employs
those hours which you aud / spend
in drunkenness and debaucherv.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11

Daily. Others daily except Sunday.
+Stons only to land passengers from Bal
timore.
Additional trains leave BALTIC. for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations at 1917
a. M, and 6.15 p. m; and leave
Union Bridge for Baltic and Inter. Stations
sos a. M, and 12.47 p. M, daily except
Sunday.
Sundays only-Leave BALTIC. for Union
Bridge and Inter Stations, $50 a. III. and
2.35 p. M, and leave Union Bridge Tor
BALTIC. at 6. 46 a. m. and 4.05 p. m.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at
S.26 and 10. 81 a. m, and 1881 and 6.29 p. m
Leave Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge at $50
and 10 90 a. m, and 2.55 and 4.45 p. m
Leave Bruceyille for Frederick at 9.4O
a. m. and $40 p. IN.
Leave Bruceville for Taneytown, Littles
town and Columbia at 9.4i q. III. and 3.45
?. m.
b. & 0. p%asorgcr trains leave Cherry
Run tor Cut b.1i li and intermediate
points, no -, daily, at S.57 a lii. For
Piedmont and intermediate, d..lr, except
Sunday, at 1.26 p. m and Chicas oExpress
No. I, daily, at 1913 p. m.
Passengers for Chicago Limited, No. 5,
or Cincinnati Limited No. l, take No. II
to Hancock and there transfer to No. 3 or
No. l.
Passengers for b. & O.PittsburgExpress
No. 8, take No. 7 to Hancock nd there
transfer.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres. ard Gen'I Manager.
IS. IL, GRlSWOLD Gen'l. Pass Agent
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
A DOLLAR 4 DAY

hustle and work from morning till night.
Just for dollar day
And find it hard to do what's right
On only dollar day.
But Maggie and NE have a house to our
selves;
There's plenty Of room for our three little
elves;
There's bacon and butter, ana bread on
the shelves,
Which amt very bad for a hustler who
delyes
For hard little dollar a day.
Maggie sometimes takes whirl at the tub
To help out my dollar a day;
She brings home her wages TRANSPORTED
as grub,
Tho it's less than dollar day.
Poor Maggie has meyer a chance at new
dresses,
All can give her is grub and caresses,
Yet there's not a gray hair in her beauti
full tresses,
As she sits on my knee and piously blesses
Ny safe little dollar day.
Two dollars a week is paid for the rent,
Tho l get but dollar day;
1t makes in my wages a horrible dent,
For | earn but dollar day.
The rest goes for victuals and fuel;
Old Hard Times and us are fighting duel;
But, Lord! we have plenty of pancakes
and Cruel;
The twins are a blessing, the baby's a
jewel,
And they're fat on dollar day.
The idea Of hades I've got in my mob
(Results of dollar day.
Is place where eyeryone's out of job
And can't get a dollar day.
And heaven is Saturday night and my
wages,
While L hold the baby, and Maggie engages
To dish up feast fit for seraphs or sages.
The blessings long promised in testament
pages
Coma homo Nj fh NV dollar n 6av
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have a
Cough or Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money viii be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found it
just the thing and under its use had
a speedy aud perfect recovery. Try
a sample bottle at our expense and
learn for yourself just how good 9
thing it is. Trial bottles free at l..
G. Matthaei's Drug Store Large
size SOC. and 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
MERELY A SQUAT.

A lady who was not favored with
the most harmonious voice, never
tholess had the assurance to attempt
to sing in company. On one ocea-
sion when she was delivering herself
of a song, one of the company asked
another, "What does she call that ?n
He replied, "The Tempest, / think"
On which seafaring gentleman
present exclaimed "Don't be alarm.
ed, it is no tempest; it is merely a
squat and will soon be over"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11

Did--did nv husband know that
before he married me ~ she asked,
pressing her hands tightly together
and awaiting his answer.
Yes,' replied Mr.. Jarvis. HE
married you because he loved you,
and
But here he was interrupted by the
wild, wailing cry that came from
her lips, sob, why did you not tell
me. thought thought, oh, hea-
ven, | see it all now, all.n
The bitter tears came at last, the
tears of unavailine regret that bring
no relief in their passionate pain.
For the poor broken-heart lying so
quietly in the grave all pain and suf-
fering are over; be will never feel
loves unsatisfed longing any more;
never yearn to feel his wife's arms
about his neck, to hear her voice
whispering his name, for her life will
be one long, living sorrow.
A few moments pass and apparent
~ the bitter strain was over. Mrs.
Cameron again spoke with lips that
in this life will never smile again.
''Tt would have been kinder to tell
me-" she said. Mr.. jarvis, your 81
lence was the greater wrong. You
have broken both my heart and his"
He hardly understood as he look
ed, not at the face of the woman he
had wronged, but at the white, trem-
bling hands lying on her black
dress.
EMILY, I meant to double your
fortune. I"
Stop |" she cried, all her calm
ness giving way. "You fell me this
when it is too late to make amends
to him. You do not know how we
misunderstood each other. We
two, husband and wife were farther
apart than the veriest stranger or
earth"
After few more words she was
left alone-alone with her husbands
face and voice to haunt her memory
as it will haunt her every day and
night for years after.
x
Mrs. Cameron drops out of the
world. Five years have passed, and
Jasper Cameron is forgotten by all
save the dark robed figure, who sobs
So bitterly by his grave many a
time. She was struggling and bat
thing Tor life and daily bread, and the
struggle was hard and bitter one.
Full many time was she tempted
to lie down and die, as she was no
heroine, only broken-hearted wo-
man, who had learned the great les
son of resignation.
One morning she was absent from
her regular round of duties. She
was lying with smile on her face all
the grief and pain over forever. She
had met her husband again, and they
were strangers no more.
THE END.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
JENNY LIND's PEARLS.

On one occasion of her splendid
rehearsals, the celebrated Lablache
was 50 delighted with her singing
that he approached her and said, en-
Enthusiastically; "Give me your hand;
every note in your voice is pearl"
"Giye me your hat,' said the fair
singer, and then, putting it up to her
mouth and giving one of her incom-
parable roulades, "Here,n said she,
"is hatful of pearls for you.7
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
DTFFERFNT' TIMES

UIFFLIlENI II11I5
bring different methods The big, bulky
pills such Is our grandfatbers had b. put up
with won't do today. Medical science has
gone beyond them. II has given US sOFno-
thing better-Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets;
tiny as mustard seeds, but moro effective
than anything you cen take. That's be
cause their methods are more natural
They have a peculiar strengthening or tonic
effect on the lining membranes Of the intea-
fines, which gives permanent cure. They
prevent, relieve, and put m end 10 Bilious
ness, Constipation, Jauudice, Dizziness, Sour
Stomach, Sick or Bilious Headaches, Indi-
Reetion, and every Ike disorder.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-05-11
ANEcDOTAL LITERATURE.
Gathered and Compiled by w G.
LAMBS REToRT.

A retired cheesemonger, who hated
any allusion to the business that had
enriched him, once remarked to
Lamb in discussion on the poor
law, "You must bear in mind, sir,
that | have get rid of all that stuff
which you poets call the milk of
human kindness y Lamb looked
at him steadily and remarked, "Yes,
| am aware of it, you turned it into
cheese several years ago."