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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Fen double teams wanted at our coal yard today. MCKNIGHT, MIDDLETON & MORSON
 24th street and Avenue A,
A CATASTROPHE AVERTED.
''English as She Is Wrote" by Native
 India.

s'English as She Is Wrote" by Native of
 India.
 When the crowd had gone its slow winding way, and only Girish Chunder, Lall Mahon and myself were left, Lall Mahon spoke:
 Tho sahibs are always saying that we natives have not possessing sufficient sedi- mentary matter-not got sand, they say ing. Today Girish Chunder saving life of Aung lila Rec, and your servant, Lall Mahon, shall indite to the paper account of said deal for posterity and other sub. soribers." :"
 And then Lall Mahon wrote the follow ing pathetic account of what came very near to being-a drowning and sent it to the Arakan News, published in Akyab: To the Editor of the Arakan News
 SIR-On Sunday. tho 1ith inst, at about 10 a. m, one Aung lila Rec of Rathedoung age about 30 years, who did not know how to move a fluid, went by accident down to cistern, nearly ten feet far to the botton.. as he was about to pluck an assemblage of rcd lotuses, according to his wife's will. The wife, who kept watch over the matter, was crying out that her husband was under water. In the twinkling of an eye crowd of people came there at the top of her voice and set eyes the sunk man. but no one dared to make up to him, who was about to die by sinking. un- der the eye of the throng of 30 many people. By good chance ono Raj Comol Mozumders shop was close to the place. whence two or three persons, being in a hurry, ran to the rnournful spot. Ono of them named Girish Chunder, age about 20, jumped into the water in a trice and caught hold of the sunk man. The hero then struck bold stroke to get up with the sunk fellow, but unfortunately could not be crowned with success and was about to share his (the sunk man s) fate. But fortu- nately this evil moment caught the eye of an other middle aged Bengali named Buoy Churn. who offered his hand and helped said Girish Chundcr in trying to save the sunk fellow. an happy to say thnt the upshot of it all was that Almighty gave life to the poor fellow to bring him back from deaths door. should there be no more Burmans in time, tho poor wife's crying would bo in tho wilderness. It is strange to say that at last the nativo voice, with one accord, proclaimed that sinful thing had beeli done, as they saved him from sink ing into the water. inn. sir, yours faithfully.
 l.. M. Rathedoung. 10th October.
 To me it was quito clear what Lall Ma hon meant, for had seen the adventure, but the other subscribers" might find it a little mixed w A r. in Detroit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
The Inuuisitive Child.

Dr. P. was riding in the suburbs of Buffalo with his small boy and stopped at Q tavern to water his horse. The child watched the operation intently, and ovi- dently thinking it clumsily managed piped out:
 ''Papa, why doesn't the horse take tho pail mp with his feet and drink"
 Why, ho isn't made-f way"
 Why not?"
 Well, God didn't see fit to make him so''
 'Why didn't God make him so?"
 "Ah, that beats mo. How should l know?"
 The infants respect for his father clearly suffered. 'Well, !" he said after moments hesitation, "Ill ask grandma. Sho knows God "-B Buffalo Commercial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Do Fish Sleep?

asked the above question when in con versation with noted authority on the pisoatorial science, and his reply was: T am not exactly prepared to answer that question to the point, but am of tho opinion that they, as well as all other organized beings go through periods oi coma very brief in some cases, which is analogous to the slumber of higher ami mals Fish consume but little oxygen, and their waste of tissue is very small Hence they have been known to do with out either food or sleep for surprising length of time. Some of my colaborers in this branch of science are of the opin ion that their periods of coma are the same as sleep only in generic sense-thoy sim ply relieve the functions of the body foI brief intervals. ''-St, Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Her PiCfnrP.

A very ignorant and wealthy woman, who was fond of talking about her 'art gallery" ono day met at the house of an acquaintance a lady who had not called on her, although they lived in the same town. Como and sec mo, doP' said Mrs. B., the patron of art, as the other lady was taking her leave.
 Thank you very much, was the non- committal reply.
 We've got a new picture too. That ought to tempt you to come if I can't"
 II should be very glad indeed to see it. :" "Such a lovely picture Sometimes it seems to me could look at it all day long"
 What is the subject of your picture, Mrs. B--' inquired the hostess.
 ''Jupitor and Ten, " remarked she, with assurance.
 Then some one remembered that the name, "Jupitcr and To-" was attached to the picture. Montreal Metropolitan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Quite n Knowing Mule.

Many instances are related of presence of mind' in mules. One notable case was reported by Professor Wilder at a meeting of tho Association For tho Advancement of Science some years ago. He said a quartcrnasters mules at Pensacola boing shut ont of a grass plot one If them opened the gate held closed by bali and chain by hooking his head under the ball and chain, and then. after five mules had passed in, one of those inside backed up and held the gate open for the one who had first opened tho gate for its compan- ions. Brooklyn Eagle.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
TIE wAReLY YANks SANDWICH.
Two Beers Went With It. and the Check
 Amazed Him.


 At a much frequented up town cafe the customer is handed a round cream colored cardboard check when he buys any of tho goods they sell there, with the amount of money his purchase calls for specified in figures on the check. On the lunch coun- ter of the cafe there is always a dish of round crackers of a special brand. Each cracker bears on one side the figures S0 This inscription is the bakers cabalistio trademark. No one knows what it means, nor does 1t matter. There arc always cold ham and other things on the lunch coun- ter. A favorite bite with the frequenters of this cafe is bit of ham sandwiched be- tween a couple of tho round crackers. A great many people go to the place to eat these little sandwiches, as they are very good and have reputation.
 The other afternoon a youth with foot ball hair and silk hat well on the back of it, a drowsy leor in his eye and uncer- tainty in his gait, came into the cafe. He made his way unsteadily to the bar;
 'Beerl" said he to the bartender.
 The bartender drew him glass of beer. The groggy youth drank it without pause for breath It was plain that he was thirsty.
 ''S'morei'' said he.
  threw two 10 cent checks on the counter. The youth picked up the checks, returned to the lunch counter, fumbled around in the crackers, and after desperate effort fabricated sandwich. He was a long time chewing at it, and having finished it remarked with inebriated contempt:
 Do see en sing s'great bout 'ese crack san'wishesl Tace like buckskin gloves n poornears toughl'
 Disguised, he wabbled over to the cash iers desk He looked at his two checks, and the look of disgust on his face gradu- ally changed to one of amazement.
 ''Wass ziss?" he exclaimed. Eighty sess f beer? Doll'n sissty sess if two beersS Nos'rl Stortion Whoz man towns 2 place' Have it pulled s'quick 't'll make his head swimi'
 Tho indignant and excited youth threw the checks in at the cashiers window. With q broad grin on his face the cashier took them, broke them in two and pushed the piece back to the leery customer, who picked them up and looked at them. The amazement on his face slowly gave way to ono of disgust again.
 Say, young fellah, /" said he, "do' say a word Damf didn make a san wish out O my checks An sayl Damfi didn't eat 'em tool''
 Tho wobbly youth left the place with as much haste as he was able to command and tho cashier was so much amused that he didn't stop him to collect for the two beers. New York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.

M. ]. WHEELER & CO.,, PROHIBITIONS.
 Miss NJ Breaker, St Louis; c L Thom D. son, Louisville; w B Learnard, Memphis :; Julius Weiss, New York; W H LsRoy, A G s By; J E Mccullough, Atlanta; h. Web. ster, Boston; Sam Tate, Memphis; M II Rocatch. Mobile; Q Melee, Chicago; Henry McCalla, University; L J Magi!l. Knoxville; T C Billups, Miss Marcie Bill lups, Coiumb bus, Miss; " Carothers, Cincin natl; Ed Mansfield, Memphis; A Mccall, New York; w H Wilds, fuska- loosa; Leonard, Rochester, r; R s Sloan, Atlanta; N w Harallson, Fort Payne; w R Dortch, Gadsden; P Nor ris, selmai B Yancy,. A \ N MoCaliuW, n, Marion, s c; A L Woodliff, Gadsden; w w Woodruff, Atlanta; k Miller, Talbotton; <; Robert Foreman, Attalla; James Prince, Eutaw; G A Paul, W H Dunlap, A G By; w c Taylor, Knoxville; P Rogers, Newport, Ky; y;,5 Il E,i, E Gould, ndnn Mem. ID A B Field, Boston; D M Dixon. Mont gomery; J s Doyle, Knoxville; Bob Barber, Selma; Rogers, East Ten nnessee, Vir- ginia and Georgia railroad; w Atkin- son, Louisville and Nashville railroad; A E Henny, Atlanta; c Shewmake, New York.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
A Whale,s JaWhones.

The jawbones of a whale arc sometimes 20 feet in length, and the mouth, wher wido open, is 12 by Is feet. The throat however, is so small as scarcely to admit a hens egg Tho whale gets his living by straining tho animalcul@ and small fish out of the water he takes into his capa cious mouth.- It must be slow work, but then ho has plenty of time and nothing else to do, so he attends to his eating SC regularly that he often accumulates ton of oil in his bulky system.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
She Had lIer nnuhts

She held herself so still to catch what he was muttering in his dreams tbat she hardly breathed Mary
 That's me-" she thought to herself as there was no occasion for her to think of any one else.
 Mary must have that new wrap, even though do have to take it out of the bookkeeper's salary. It is too bad too He is the only support of a widowed mother All was still again. She lay there and thought some more.
 He's just as mean as he can be, :" she murmurcd. T don't believe Ire was asleep at all. l.'-Indianapolis Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
STRICKEN FROM THE LIST.

uary l9, 1895, the old RchiAond Terminal Trust Tt ceip's will be stricken from he list at the New York stock exchange. There are but very few of the old ceriitics tei cut e'qnding, holders having long ago ex- c anged them for the new Southern rail way securi ies, as the Richmond Terminal certificates are no longer traded in on the hoard and there has been nc quotation on Ec
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

At the battlo of Thrasymene between the Romans and tho Carthaginans there were 65 GOO men engaged. The Romans were taken by surprise and defeated with great slaughter The total number of men killed on both sides was. 17, GOO, o- about 27 per cent of the number engaged in the conflict.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Pur0 EOQda

Butterine is much abused product As a matter of fact it is pure, sweet, wholesome, and infinitely preferable to ordinary country butter. A special correspondent of this paper recently visited the factory owned and operated by the Armour Packing Co.,, of Kansas City, manufacturers of the widely ad- vertised Silver Churn Butterine. A five story building is perfectly fitted for the scientific preparation of this food product. Everything is spotlessiy clean; all appliances are the latest and most improved, and every precaution is taken to secure the production ofc a1 ? absolutely pure and wholesome food. All processes are under the direction of foreign chemist who has made the skilIful combination of pure sweet fats the study of his life.
 Prof. Charles Chandler, of New York City, says: "The product is palatable and wholesome and 1 regard it as most valuable article of food"
 Prof. J. S. w. Arnold, Medical De- partment, University of New York, says: "A blessing for the poor, and in every way perfectly purei wholesome ard palatable article of food"
 Prepared solely By
 ARMOUR BACKING CO. NJ Kansas Gity. U. s. A CLINTON, AGENT,
 Street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
His Bent.

But what can you 6o, young man' Haven't you some special talent or taste-- some bent, as they sayg'
 Applicant dubiouslt)-N no not that can think of, except that f-t..a little bowlegged -London Tit-Bits.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
FROZEN TO DEATH.

SAVANNAH, Jan. 10 -Ii is reported that Mrs. s. J. Head and her child of Hszzard, Camden county. were frozen 10 e-a,h at their home on Friday last
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

The rhinoceros has perfect passion for wallowing in the mud and is usually coy cred with thick coat of it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
THE FAIR,


Hundreds of dollars worth have been given away. On and after the Ist day of February, 1895, we will suspend the sil- verware tickets, but will con- tinue to give our former low prices.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

FIX HUNTED STATES MARSHAL DEAD.
 MACON, Ga. Jan. 10.-Frank Leverett, ex- United States marshal of the Southern district of Georgia, died at his home iD this city this morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
RATE WAR PROBABLY ENDED,

ATLA NTA, Jan. 10.--The demoralization gia and points west of the Mississippi river has been settled The Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham agreed to live up to the agreement of the Southern Passenger association so far as party rates are con- cerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
LAW AND LIQUOR UNMIxED
The LeavenwOrth Justice of the Peace
Sells His Saloon.

The Leavenworth Justice of the Peace
Sells His Saloon.
The we'll known saloon on Shawnee
street, known as the Star of the West, has
changed hands. Michael Kirmeyer, jr,
selling out to Charles Walkiewitz and
John Werley. All bills incurred previ-
GUS TO the sale will be paid by Mr.. Kir-
meyer upon presentation, and he desires
10 have all accounts settled as soon as
possible The new proprietor of the
"Star." Charles Walkiewitz last week
resigned from the police force to again
go into business He has had the reputa-
ton of keeping the coolest draught of
beer, and one of the best lunches in
town.-Leavenworth Times.
The Star of the West is the place Just
across the street from the police station
and is the loafng place of Police Com
missioner Frank Hunt The building in
which the saloon is run is owned BY
Justice of the Peace VIM. Bond. 1t was
described by the JOURNAL reporter in his
big write-up of the Leavenworth saloons.
Perhaps it isn't bona tide SALE Leaven-
worth's criminal element is full of tricks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
RAINED SNAKES.
One Is Inches Long Comes Down VI
Rain in Chicago.

One Is inches Long Comes Down With
Rain in Chicago.
CHICAGO, June 13-Yssterdav. before
shutdown, there were those who claimed
to have seen healthy, wiggling snake,
at least eighteen inches long, fall from
the heavens to a spot about fifty feet
from where big Steve Rowan stood in
shelter from the rain.
Not only was such thing as a snake
seen, but Jack" Howard, sitting on his
| cab, in raincoat and with whip in hand
asserts he spied the reptile when
it was forty feet in the air and.
with slash of his whip, sent the
uncanny creature faster than ever to
the pavement. The snake. it is further
| solemnly asserted, wriggled quickly to
the curb and was scurrying along at a
bicyclist's pace when young Mr.. O'Brien,
who had been standing in front of Ri
onda Menendez's cigar store, with a
couple of blows with his cane killed the
reptile.
Despite the falling torrent a crowd
gathered at the passing cry SNAKE. "
Jack" Howard was besiege en- all sides
but did not bulge an inch in his stats
ment Big Steve was agitated. He in.
CURED about 'isigns," rubbed his eyes and
asked for a dream book Faith I've
hurrc tell Nv angils comm from be-
yant," he said, 'but niver a snake. Sure.
this is not ould Ireland"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
HOW THEY ARE NUMBERED
EpwOrth Lsaguers of Methodist Church
in Topeka Are 600.

EpwOrth Leaguers of Methodist Church
in Topeka Are 600.
There are over six hundred members
of the Epworth league in the Methodist
churches of Topeka, and they are divided
among eight organizations.
The largest membership is that of the
League at the First NJ. E. church, which
has two hundred members, and has an
average attendance of one hundred and
seventy-five.
The league at Lowman Hill n. E.
church has 90 members and % of the
members belong to Bible class.
The Walnut Grove league has an at
tendance of about rs and of that number
about 45 members take part in every
meeting.
Kansas avenue league has SO members
and holds regular week night meetings
in addition to the Sunday evening meet
ings
The Ninde league at the jefferson
Street Methodist mission has 90 mem
bers and during the last year this league
spent $88.75 for books and printed matter
Martin Chapel league has 38 members.
This league gives socials, but it has a
rule which forbids any charge being
made for anything at one of it's socials.
The Oakland Epworth league has "a
mem bers, but it has only lately been re-
organized. Between fifteen and twenty
members have signed the league pledge.
The Parkdale league has 80 mem
bers and did considerable work in help
ing the poor last winter through its
Mercy and Help department The ex-
penses of the Parkdale league are raised
by an assessment of five cents a month
on each member,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13

ra over The Missouri Pacific to Osta-
wa on Gh day Mckinley is to speak
there.
- Santa Fe machine shops were
assessed at $7O,325 and the general Office
building at $22, 900 by the state board of
railroad assessors
Chief of Police Wilkerson went to
Kansas City last evening to look up the
record of the burglars who were arrested
yesterday in North Topeka.
The father of Frank Novels says he
has spent only thirty five cents since he
has been in Topeka. He is boarded at
the houses of his sons friends
Four boys Supplied themselves with
pocket knives at Hubbard's hardware
store on lower Kansas avenue and the
police are looking for the boys
A prominent Topeka photographer
travels over the state from time to time
and takes photographs. He is billed at
Burr Oak and Mankato next week.
The Grand lodge of colored Knights of
Pythias will hold its annual meeting in
Topeka next month The dates of the
meeting are July 30, 80. and 81.
The members of the National Union
will give reception next Tuesday even
ing at 1873 Kansas avenue in honor of the
state assembly which is to be in session
that day.
Thomas Page is a member of the
executive committee of the Southwestern
Winter Wheat Millers' association. He
was elected at meeting of the associa-
ton in Kansas City this week.
W. c. Campbelrs song, "I'm a Grad
uate of Coins Financial School" has ap-
peared here. 1t has also been placed on
sale in New York and Chicago. Sixty
copies were sold in Topeka yesterday.
BsiIif John Coyne has got tired OF
having the space inside the bar occupied
by people who have no business there, SO
he has fastened a rope across the en-
trance, and the attorneys have to enter
the space by the front way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

Troy played ball at Emporia yesterday
and today.
Sweet peas that were planted very
early are in blossom.
The interior of the Topeka Athletic
club has been repapered.
The First NJ. E Sunday school will go
to Bismarck grove tomorrow.
Washburn college has completed its
thirtieth school year.
The chinch bugs are doing much dam
age to corn fields in this county.
l. s. WooIverton has moved into his
new house on Van Buren, street.
A telephone has been placed in the
mayors office in the city building.
The Rock Island depot and Office
building has been assessed at $4,000.
The Santa Fe has property within the
city limits to the amount of 1921. sol 20.
The man who always has malaria has
| commenced to complain about his bones
aching.
Dick Cooley ranks seventh sin batting
| in the National league, his average be-
ing 800.
The front of the city prison has been
| painted bright red-but the coat is only
temporary.
The river is now about at a standstill,
Will VIC WdtoE OH0E gig AI AOO1 oOOF Q
| low water mark.
A Topeka kodak fiend succeeded in
catching fair photograph of stroke Of
| lightning last night.
W. F. Federman left this afternoon for
Blissfeld, Mich, where he will take
charge of large farm.
l. S Taylor, who died north of the
city yesterday of bronchial catarrh, was
buried today at Rochester.
The pupils of Mrs. J. P. Rogers gave
an entertainment at the Bjou theater
last evening to over 400 people.
Mrs. A. L. Van Antwerp, daughter OF
H. Z. Devendorf, will return to the City
of Mexico tomorrow afternoon.
The window and door frames in the
city council chamber are being paintec
| green and the window sashes red.
A. A. Robinson, president of the Mex
lean Central, arrived in Topeka yester
day and will be at home some time.
Perhaps the hidden treasure" said t.
have been dug up near IndianoIa wal
some of Mrs. A. D. Matson's valuable pa
perA
The Nodocs will go on the specia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
WHAT RAILROADS PAY

On the Taxes in Shawnee County-Santa
Fe First, Union Pacific, Second.
The county clerk has received the rail-
road assessments for this year from the
state auditor. They show the value of
the different lines as fixed by the board
of railroad assessors in Shawnee upon
which the tax will be levied.
Following is the valuation as certified
to the county clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-13
W. SELLS CIRCUS IN SNOW.

Did Big Business Until It Reached the
Cold Country Says Crook Wright.
Weary and travels stained, "Crook"
Wright has returned to Topeka from six
weeks with Sells circus.
"Crook" Wright was ono of the several
Topeka people who started out to share
the joys and sorrows of circus life with
Willie Sells when he started out from
Denver this spring. "Crook" is a we'll
known colored character about town,
and his capacity with the circus was
that of cook in the performers tent
He left the circus at JetmOre, Montana,
he says because he couldn't draw his
salary regularly enough to suit him.
When there wasn't a blind baggage
handy Wright shit the bumpers" The
result was that when he got to Topeka
his trousers were torn and spotted, his
shirt was lacking several yards of the
goods originally put into the garment by
the maker, and his general appearance
was such that his society friends might
fail to recognize him.
Crook" went around among his white
friends, got clean linen from one, pair
of good trousers from another, and finally
a white vest and a pair of tan shoes
Within a few hours after his arrival
ragged and penniless, he was walking on
Kansas avenue with his old friends with
all the reckless abandon of a circus
magnate, attired as stylishly as though
he was the only son of rich and indul-
gent parents.
"Crook" says that the circus did big
business until they encountered SHOWS
last week mp in the mountains. He
brings the glad news that Topeka Red"
Laird is the king of the side-show graft
ers, and that the ''head candy butcher
who is also Topeka man, has earned a
roll az hiO as his hat