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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
Tongs.

Tongs were said to have been invented in China B. c. 1122, but representations of them have been found on the Egyptian monuments B. c. 2200 In India they arc claimed as in use since B. c. 900, and their principal employment in that coun- try, where fires during tho most of the year are superfuous, was to facilitate the handling of dead bodies in the funeral pyres. Seventy pairs of tongs, some bronze, some iron, have been taken from the ruins of Pompeii
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
A VERY PLAIN ANSWER.
SIR EDWARD GREY SAYS UNCLE SAM WILL
 PAY HIS OBLIGATIONS.

Slh EDHAhD dhEf SA16 ONCDe SAhl W ll1L
 PAY HIS DELEGATIONS.
 LONDON, Feb. 19.-In the house of com- mons today Sir George Baden Powell, |, member for the Kirkdale division of Liver pool, asked the government for informa- tion regarding the payment of S425, 900 which the United States had undertaken as compensation to sealers under the award of the Behring sea tribunal of arbitration. He desired to be informed whether any steps for the appropriation of this sum would be taken by the United States con gress before the rising of that body, which would occur in March.
 Sir Edward Grey, under foreign secre- tary, replied that President Cleveland in his message to congress had recommended that provision should be made for the prompt payment of the sum awarded. Sir Edward further said that the British am. bassador at Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote. in his reports to the home gov- ernment concerning the matter, had stated that there was no reason to doubt that the amount would be appropriated before the rising of congress-. This statement was agreed frop all sides with cries of hear, ' 'Hear.''
 Sir George Baden Powell further in- quired if the United States had an agree ment with the Russian government re- gardiug the seal fisheries in the north Pa cifc ocean.
 Sir Edward replied that an agreement had been concluded between these two countries in May similar to the one exist ing between England and Russia, which it was understood would remain in forcs un- til either party gave formal notice of it's intention to modify it's provision.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
Eat Alabama rolled oats They are the best. Certificatt in every package. ae5 /
SUPERIOR SERVICE.

Parties desiring to go into southwest Georgia or Florida should not fail to con- suit the schedules of the Central Railroad of Georgia. We offer superior and quicker service to Jacksonville and all points in Florida than other lines.
 Elegant buffet Pullman sleeping cars leave Birmingham union depot daily at 3:O5 D. 10. arriving in Jacksonville at 7:20 a. m., where close connections are made with all Florida lines. For rates and further information apply to Solon Jacobs, commercial agent, or Jack w. Johnson, u, T. A., Birmingham, Ala. 2-1-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
/. Buy your shoes now at 25C on the dollar at the Smith Shoe Company's old stand.
DAILY SLEEPING CAR SERVICE BY
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

The Southerp 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 daily at 5:55 a. m., reach Washington at 6:42 a. ID. and New York at 12:53 p. n1. next day. The Jacksonville sleepers leave s at Jacksonville at e:55 a. m. next day.
 Birming gham to Winona, Miss. s.-Passen- gers at Birmingham will be admitted to these cars on this line at 9 D. m. !, and those arriving at Birmingham will be allowed to remain in them until a. m.
 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., l-31.tf Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
QUEENS DRAWING ROOM.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The queep's drawing room, which was held this afterno6h, wa9 largely attended owing to the great inn provement in the weatHer. Tie de- butantes wore white, with pearl a6d die- eutree mostly wore vioiets or dark blue and carried large bouquets of orchids, lilies of the valley or roses. The Prtuce of Wales was absent owing to an attdck of qfueux6. The Princsse Of Walss aad. her 4An(Afef
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

25O pairs evening slippers. all shades and sizes, 25c on the dollar at the assignee sale of the Smith Shoe Company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

S10.45 TO NEW ORLEANS AND RE-
 TURN-S7.75 TO MOBILE AND RE-
 TURN.
 On account of Mardi Gras at points named the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets at one fare for round trip to New Orleans and Mobile on Febru- ary 22 to 25 inclusive, good to return fifteen days from date of sale. Tickets on sale at all ticket offices on the Queen and Crescent. For further information call on or address J. R. McGregor, travelling passenger agent, 20O6 First avenue. Phone 602.
 2-20-tf.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
He Did.

"See here, Midgely, when do you pro- pose to pay that bill?"
 "Confound 1t, proposed last night in order to pay all my bills, but she wouldn't have me. "--New York Recorder. f-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
NEEOING MORE BLINDS

NEEDING MORE FUNDS.
 LONDON, Feb. 19.-A dispatch to the Standard from Tokio says bill will be in- troduced in the Japanese diet tomorrow asking for a further appropriation of 10,- 0oO, 900 yen ($10, ,CO0, ,060) for war expenses.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
ADDITIONAL PULLMAN SERVICE VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Beginning Sunday, January 2 instant, Southern Railway company will operate Pullman sleeping cars between Pirming- ham and Winona, Miss, on trains 50 and 51. Passengers goibg west will be admit ted to sleepers at Birmingham at D. m. and passengers arriving at Birmin gham will be allowed to remain in them until @. m. 1-3l-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

The entire stock of shoes, slippers, trunks and valises of the Smith Shoe Company must be sold out at once.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

Ladies, don't miss Caheen's sale of shoes. $3.5O shoes for &l.5O.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

REMOVAL NOTICE.
 Drs. Davis have removed their offices to their new luirmary, 2031 Avenue G, cor ner of Twenty first street. 2-17-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

If you want shoes at 25c on the dollar visit the assignee sale of the Smith Shoe Com- pany stock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

$ When you think of spring medicine how quickly Hoods Sarsaparilla comes into your mind.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
Hou DO WRONG

To pay big hrices for commoh. hoes these hard times V ben it is 90 easy t4 find good sse shess ss ,s, l9S Psisss; Hhe ne>teo sbos ss
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in Ieav- ening power as fine Royal.

Shoes Shoes! Cousin & Stribley's make $3.5O shoes for $l.5O at Caheen's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

Bailey, Mcconnell & How ard have moved to 22l 2lst street. x5IH
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

The Smith Shoe Company stock will be sold out at once. Come quick if you want bar gains in shoes.
 R. E. COLLINS,
 Assignee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

WANTED TO BUY. ,. A stock of shoes at a bar gain. Address F. O. Box 584, Anniston, Ala. janI8 /
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

Executions have been issued against all unpaid real and personal property, and com- mencing March l, 1895, the tax collector will proceed to advertise and sell same.
 Settlement at once will save advertising cost of $500.
 February Is, 1895.
 J. A. VANHOOSE,
 70 I2f Mayor.
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BRIEF NEWS.
Ward McAllister, the society leader, died at
New York City on the evening of Jan. 81.

Ward McAllister, the society leader, died at
New York City on the evening of Jan. 81.
The North German steamship Elbe. bound
from Bremen for New York, was struck by the
Crathie so miles off Lowestoft, England, and
sank within few minutes. She carried 240
passengers, and about I60 officers and seamen.
Twenty-Five survivors of the wreck were landed.
The opinion among the foreign diplomats in
the City of Mexico inelines to the belief that
war between Guatemala and Mexico will be
avoided.
To get his Governorship case in court, Capt.
Kolb. Of Alabama, will pardon a condemned
murderer, and if the Sheriff ignores il the
courts will be appealed to-
President r. g. Storan. OF the Amslgamated
Association OF Iron and Steel Workers, reports
to the Treasury Department that he has reason
to believe iron workers from Wales are prepar-
ing to come to this country to take the places
of Americans.
The Illinois Legislature will pass bill ap.
propriating $254,7 21 to pay the militia bill
during the Debs strike.
Populists in the Alabama Legislature carried
an amendment to the debt funding bill, strik-
ing out the gold payment provision.
Governors of all the States and all members
the Chickamapgs Military Park in September
There was So, S62, 1896 in the Pennsylvania
State Treasury at the close Of January, accord
ing to State Treasurer Jacksor's report. OF
this amount Philadelphia Banks held the fol-
lowing sums: Farmers and Mechanics Nation
81, $172, 07326; Peoples Bank, $40, 900; Fourth
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They Arrested the Queen,

All the leaders of the revolt against the
Hawaiian Republic have been arrested. includ.
ing the ex-Queen, Liliuokalani, for completely.
On the day the hostilities began the ex- Queen
had gone TO the residence of Sam Nowlein.
Is Nowlein was the principal lieutenant of
Wilcox, il is therefore presumed that Liiuo-
kalaui knew something Of the plans Of the
revolutiOnists.
The reported fact that stories Of dynamite
and arms had been found in the residence
vacated by the er Queen when she took up her
quarters IL Sam Nowlein's house being brought
TO the attention Of members OF the Hawaiian
Legation. il was recalled that dynamite had
always been fsvorite weapon of Wilcox. He
acquired knowledge of its properties while
serving as an engineer for the Spring Valley
WaterwOrks in California, in 1883, and at
tempted TO bring it into play in the so-called
Domnis revolution of July, 1853, which he
headed, and in which Princess Lilioukalani,
whose brother, Kalakaua, was on the throne,
was said TO be implicated. This, of course ia
regarded as sffording ample justification for the
arrest Of the ex- Queen
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The Delaware Indians in the Indian Terri.
tory resolved in convention to dissolve their
tribal relations
The banks of Omaha, Neb.. are boarding gold,
and It is said on good authority that nearly
100000 is held by them.
Kisses come high in Missouri. Mrs. Sarah
M. Pierce, of ST. Louis, has secured verdict OF
So 500 for q kiss stolen from her by A. B. Car
penter.
Telegraph lines throughout the world aggre-
gate 1069, 1913 miles; OF these America has 54s,-
S22 miles; Europe, 49,, 937; Asia, %, s75, Aus
tralia. AZ, 912, and Africa, II 667 miles.
Archbishop Katzsr, of Milwaukee, accom-
panied by other Catholic priests, has gone to
visit Rome.
Gov. ID. Russell Brown, Republicas. has be-
gun his third term as Governor Of Rhode
Island.
The report Of the Darkest England scheme
for 1894 states that London contains 100000
paupers. 10000 abandoned women, 90, 600 home
less adults and $4,000 slum children.
party of officers from the United States
cruiser Concord, while hunting on the Chinese
mainland accidentally shot man, and party
of natives captured them all and carried them
to the interior.
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Without a Brain.

At the recent session of the Association
OF American Anatomists in New York, a
brainless frog was an interesting feature
IL was exhibited by DIR. Burt g. Wilder, of
Cornell University, and was a Iusty-looking
batrachian. DIR. Wilder explained that he
had taken the frogs brain out on Dec. 4.
lie then tilted the bottle and rolled the frog
out on table. He was motionless, and
when DIR. Wilder passed his hand quickly
before his dubious eyes the frog didn't even
blink. That shows" said the Doctor,
" that he hast enough brains left to realize
the impression given TO the eyen
When the frog was put in basin of
water he struck out with all fours, and
swan as if his head was full of brains. 1t
is said that the frog may live for seven or
eight months without brain.
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Street National, $4,000; Chestnut Street Ma
tional, $75 900; Sixth National, $4,000. There
have been advances on salary made to members
and employees of the Legislature amounting
to $129, 577.29.
Nathaniel H. r. Dawson. ex-National Com
missioner of Education, and brother in law
of Lincoln, diod at Selma, Ala, Feb. 2.
Vincento Torterici, one of the alleged Malta
Order, charged with the murder of Antonio
CHEESE, wealthy Italian, in New Orleans re-
Gently, has been arrested. The police claim to
have unearthed the mysteries of the assassina-
ton.
suit has been filed in the Superior Court at
Lafayette, Ind, by Attorneys Kumler and
Gaylord. for the State of South Dakota, to re-
cover of VIM. Taylor, father of the Ascending
State Treasurer, w. w. Taylor. the sum of
1000. for which amount VIM. Taylor was on
his sons bond.
The Japanese have captured all the Wei Hal
Wei land forts; the Chinese lost 1000 men.
E. ]. Brooks has instituted proceedings
againt the firm of John Wanamaker TO recover
900 for alleged violation of the contract labor
law.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani has been arrested by
the Hawaiian Government on the charge of
completely in the recent revolt.
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WEDNESDAY. JAN. 30.

In the Senate Mr.. Sherman, of Ohio spoke
for the first time since the new phases of the
financial situation were presented. He urged
the Senate 10 take the subject from the Finance
Committee, where the task Of framing a bill,
be declared, was hopeless by reason of tie.
Mr.. Sherman arraigped the advocates of free
silver for pushing their demands 10 the point
Of parslyzing legislation. He asserted that
the present emergency could readily be met
by Issuing bonds of such simple and conve-
nient form that they would he taken by the
people as well ne the banks, thus bringing the
great labor savings in the savings banks 20 the
rescue Of the Government.
Mr.. Vest lent personal interest 10 the de.
bate by declaring that the President was
seeking to make Congress accessory 10 the
welding Of the single gold standard on the
people. The Senator asserted with dramatic
emphasis that he had thus far held his peace,
bat that there must now be separating Of
the ways between him and the President
Mr.. Hill IN. Y, d. also spoke briefly, ex-
pressing the belief that Congress would speed.
lily aid the Administration II the latter would
make known what it actually wanted
Mr.. George Miss, d. offered resolution
Senate sessions begin at ii a. M. on and after
Friday, next Ia order TO expedite the passage
Of the bankruptcy bill.
The credentials Of Dir. Wolcott Colo, r. for
the term beginning March next were pre-.
scented.
II e Senate spent the rest Of the day in Er-
ecutiye session on the Japanese treaty, which
was ratified.
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In the House. Mr.. Reilly, Of Pennsylvania
Chairman Of the Pacific Railroad Committee
then opened the debate ia favor Of the bill
70 fund the debt due the Government from
the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific Rail-
roads with per cent. 50-year bonds, which be
said was aimed ~ a settlement Of the vexed
and troubled question OF securing 20 the Gov
eminent its due from the Union Pacific Road
and its branches he said the debt to-day OF
these Pacific railroad companies was in round
numbers about sl3000000O. The present bill
differed from all legislation heretofore pro.
posed in some vital respects. Mr.. Reilly said
be believed this bill offered the best possible
solution Of the question presented.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Reilly's rcmar ks,
which occupied almost three hours, Mr. Meikle-
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Have You Missed

Have You Missed Amy Copies During 1892
For a few weeks we will be able to sup
ply any missing issues of 1894, excepting
Nov. j and Dec. %, after which time no
back issues can be furnished.
Send postal for what number or numbers
you want, and they will be sent free ofchdygc.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
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A safe, simple home treatment that cured me
after years of suffering with uterine troubles,
displscements. loucorrbes, etc, sent free to
ladies with full instructions how to use it. Ad-
dress Mrs L. Huduut South Bend Ind
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Tn the HoHse. discussion Of the bill to repeal
the difierenta duty OF one-tenth OF q cent a
pound on sugar imported from countries paying
an export duty on that article was continued,
and it's passage was advocated by Messrs. Tur-
ner ga. d., Wheeler ala, d. and Terry
lark. d., and opposed by Messrs. Daizell pa,
r. Hopkins IN. r. and DOlliver iowa r J
The committee rose. and Mr.. Wilson VIVA, d.
endesvored TO secure unanimous consent for an
agreement TO close general debate after two
hours debate tomorrow, but Mr.. Grosvenor
(Ohio. r. objected 1t is probable, however,
that vote on the bill viii be reached before
adjournment to morrow.
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John tNeb., B. gave notice Of an amendment
he should offer at the proper time In place OF
section 10 Of the pending bill to add 70 section
5 of the act of March g. 1887. the provisions Of
q bill to further designate the securities in
which the Union Pacific Railrosd Company's
sinking fund might be invested.
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years with DIOHCHldt lily
ease, having a severe
cough a good share of
the time. Some of my
friends thought 1 had
consumption +; I got so
weak I could scarcely
walk across the floor, and
raised a good deal. L
commenced taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and my cough
soon got better, and 4
have not been troubled
with il since. That was
four years ago; I took
only three bottles. 4
would recommend it to
all having throat or lung
trouble. I have also used
DIR. Sage's Catarrh REM
edy with equally good re-
suits. I believe that no
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CONGRESS.
Abstract of the More Important Pro-
ceedingS Of Both Houses
MONDAY, JAN. 2S.

In the Senate, several hours were occupied in
the discussion OF the House bill (passed July 9,
1894 to disspErove the treaty made with the
Southern Ute indians 20 be removed TO Utah.
Mr.. Villas made strenuous but futile efforts 70
have amendments put upon the bill that would
secure 10 the Indians their right Of individual
allotments. but the bill was finally passed with
some not very important amendments reported
from the Committee on Indian Affairs. The
bankruptcy bin, which had been displaced, WIS
again taken mp and made the unfinished bust
ness for To morrow.
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In the House, the Pacific Railroad funding
bill was discussed and finally recommitted TO
the Committee on Pacific Railroads by a vote of
l77 TO l05. showing an unexpectedly large ma
jority against this measure.
Although the drift has been against the bill
from the inception of the debate, it's advocates
were not without hope even yesterday. The
extent OF their defeat was great surprise to
both sides.
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In the House. six hours was devoted to tn
Pacific Railroad bill.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1.

FRIDAY, FEB. i.
In the Senate, a large parchment document
bearing all the external evidences OF the ere
dentials of United States Senator was pre-
scented by Mr.. Allen (Neb., P.) on the opening
of the Senate. Mr.. Allen announced that they
were the credentials of Warren S. Reese, oil
Alabama. for the Senatorial term beginning
March next
As the credentials Of Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama
for the same term had already been received
| there was some surprise and the Clerk was di-
rected to read the new credentials. They were
! in the usual formal style, issued from the "Ex.
/ ecutive Department" of Alabama, and recited
that the Legislature of that State had, on Dec
s. chosen Mr. Reese as United States Senator.
1 The credentials closed thus:
Witness his Excellency, our Governor, r. r.
1 Kolb and our seal hereunto affixed at Montgom-
cry. Ala. this sth day Of December. etc.
isgned) r. F. KoLH,
I J. c. ToEvILLE Governor.
Secretary of State.
Mr.. Gray asked that the credentials 90 to the
| Committee on Privileges and Elections. There
were objections and discussion as to the va.
| lidity of the credentials. Mr.. Allen said the
actual seal was not affixed as il was wrong
fully withheld from the lawful Governor. The
Reese credentials were allowed to lie on the
table for the present.
The credentials of Mr.. Chandler for the term
beginning next March were presented.
The conference report on the Army sppro-
prisiion dill WAS submitted and agreed TO after
Mr.. Mitchell (Ore., b. protested against that
part of the measure concerning Fort Walla
Wslla. He said it was designed to abandon
the fort TO snbserve the interest of Spokane
real estate agent.
The District appropriation bill was then taken
up, and it again served as text for a financial
discussion.
in the House, the Pacific Railroad bill was
discussed.
The principal happening Of the day was an
encounter between Representatives Heard and
Breckinridre, details of which will be found in
another column.