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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
THE MIDSUMMER CARNIVAL. The Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans Will Partcipate-FIag of
 the Nation Presented.

George II. Thomas Camp No. I, Sons of Veterans, United States of America, held meeting in the Young Mems He brew association hall, Nineteenth street, last night, H. D. Apgar. cal ain. com mauding. The attendance was good and the meeting an interesting one.
 The following resolutions were adopted:
 Headquarters,
 George H. Thomas Camp No. l,
 Sons of Veterans, U. s. A.,
 Birmingham. July 23. W.sJ. Hardee Camp No. 39, United Con federate Veterans, will, on August 29, give. a midsummer carnival at LakevieW for the benefit of their indigent members, and all others in need among ex-Con- federate veterans. The camp has seen fit to invite George H. Thomas camp to participate in said exercises and prom ises the most fraternal feelings and good. time in general on that occasion. The camp has also stated in their inVi- tation that they will be pleased to pre- sent George H. Thomas camp with flag of the nation. Be it resolved by this camp
 That we accept this kind invitation and the first sergeant be instructed to so advise the committee of Camp Har- dee
 Iidt we tADTtSS OuI HPdItltSl WlSHtS that said carnival may be the greatest of all successes, and that we promise to aidt them as much as is in our power.
 That we thank Camp Hardee in ad- vance for the flag and say that 1t shall remain in our camp room in remem- hrance of the donors as long as there is a thread thereto.
 Be it further resolved That the first sergeant inform the committee of Camp Hardee that VIC are ready to lend all the assistance in our power before hand in making the day named the day of all soldiers days in ths city.
 Be it further resolved. That the first sergeant notify George A. Custer Post. action in this matter.
 The camp will meet gain next Tuesday night, when the flag mentioned in the res olutions will be presented by Camp liar dees fair sponsor, Miss Margaret O'Brien.
 MT. w. E. Ze1iker, formerly of Nebras- ka., will make the speech of acceptance. George A. Custer Post No. 1. Grand Army of the Republic held a meeting in the same hall and transacted such busi- ness as came before the post.
 The Grand Army of the Republic agreed to accept Camp Hardees invita- tton to participate in the midsummer carnival and promise to lend all the aid in their power to make the day a great success.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
Drowned in Fathers Arms

Winston, N. C., July 23.-A special from Washington, N. C., says George Hatha- way of Jones' Bay took his wife and children fishing. When one of the chill dren fell into the river the father jumped to rescue the little one, but both were drowned. The last time they came up the child was in the fathers arms.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Pay Day at Blocton.-The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will pay their employees at Blocton today and them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
LOCAL LACONlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters General Resume
 of the Days Happenings

United Charities-The society of United Charities will meet at their headquar- ters, Twenty-first street. between Second and Third avenues, at o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
of Boston,s Carpenters.

Demand of Boston's Carpenters.
 Boston, July 23.-On September union carpenters of this city will demand that eight hours constitute a days work, and that they shall be paid 35 cents per hour
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

IfAIns NOS. 33 and 36 carry Pullman yesti- bule sleapers between Port Tampa and Cin-5 cinnati.
 Trains Nos. 57 and 5e carry Pullman vestl- bule sleepers between Jacksonville and St. Louis.
 Double daily Pullman Sleepers between Montgomery and Jacksonville. Double daily Pullman sleepers between Montgomery and Waycross and Waycross and Brunswick.
 Free reclining chair cars through between Montgomery and Savannah on trains 57-5S. Double daily Pullman sleepers Montgomery to Dupont and Dupont tC Port Tampa. Train leaving Montgomery at 7:4O D. m. connects al Port Tampa with the Plant Steam ship line Tor Key West and Havana. Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules over the Plant System will be furnished on application to any agent of the company or to-
 L. A. BELL, D. P. A.,
 Montgomery, Ala.
 B. W. WRENN, F. T. M., 3..ai
 Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

A Park for West End.-The prospect for another pleasure resort for Birming- ham is bright, Messrs. Jemison and Me Clary of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company have been figuring eX- tensively on the project and have about decided to build @ magnificent park at West End. This is much to be desired and hoped for, and when completed will be but another shining monument of the progressive spirit which marks the ever onward tendencies of the management of that popular line. Let the park be built and at once
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Colonel Lea's Lecture.-Col. Sumter Lea will deliver his lecture at the wig wam on the night of August 1. The lec- ture will be delivered under the auspices of the Birmingham Bar association and Camp Hardee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

ARRIVAL ANB nEPARTUREoF TRAINS. Trans marked thus Q run daily. Thus fs) daily except Sunday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Not Guilty.-United States CommIs- soner Moseley dismissed the case against John and Hester Carr of Bessemer yes- terday. They were charged with retail
 ing liquor without license, but the evil dence against them was not very strong.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

McRae Unconscious-Da McRae, who was seriously and probably fatally cut by two unknown men Monday night, was not doing well yesterday afternoon. He was said to be unconscious during the afternoon and it was feared his wounds might yet terminate fatally.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Champion Snake Story.-From Bibb county comes the champion snake story of the season, and as to its truthfulness half dozen responsible citizens pledge their word. The reptile in question, a rattler, is said to have been feet long and 22 inches in circumference, and had AZ rattles. which, according to good snake authorities, would have made 1t 54 years old. It was killed after hard tussle. in the mountain fastnesses near Sims Bros railroad camp, a short distance from Blocton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

EAST LAKE RAILROAD. In effect Monday, November 8, 1893. Leave Lake. Leave Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE. Tn effect November Is, 1894, at 2 a. m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
PLANT SYSTEM.

Direct line to Florida and Cuba. Schedule in effect June 10, 1885.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24
WESTERN SYSTEM.

For further Information, Sleeping car reser- vation, etc. call on or address w: H. GREEN, w A TURK G. PA
 General Supt., Washington, D. c.
 Washington, D. c. O.. A. BENSCOTER, J. N ROSS, Supt., A. c. P. A.,
 Birmin ghaI6. Ala. Knoxville. Tenn, LA. SHIPMAG. T. P. A., Birming ham, Ala.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
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"Why, look ut :. old womani do
believe she's going to pick up the cigar
that man has just thrown away"
The two fresh faced girls paused in
their walk across the common In order
to watch the woman. She was a shriv-
eled bag, much bent and shutting in
gait. A dirty apron, gathered in one
hand, bulged out with refuse spoils Of
some sort, and her bonnet itself looked
rs if 1t had seen the inside Of an ash
barrel.
CHANGING furtively from side to side,
this precious specimen Of humanity
stopped quickly and picked up the cigar
stump. Then she shuf1led off.
The girls stood watching her with sur,
prised interest, and they had about made
up their minds that none Of their friends
should smoke any more cigarettes, when
they saw q puff Of smoke curl up from
the wolnan's head. Another and another
little cloud of smoke arose, and then a
turn in the walk showed chat she had re-
lighted the butt and was enjoying it
with entire unconcern as to who might
see her.
She did not hear tho exclamation of
disgust that escaped from the sweet, red
lips Of the girls, who wondered what her
start in life had been.-Boston Herald.
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the fort. Colonel Sheppard, not being
willing to order any one TO thefduty,
asked for q volunteer. Every man
present eagerly offered TO undertake
the hazardous duty, and while they
wcrc contcnding for the honor IL was
feared that before She question was
settled and the powder obtained the
savages would renew the attack. At
this moment Elizabeth Zane-or
Patty, as she was usually called-a
young girl just returned home from
school In Philadelphia, but little ac-
customed TO the horrors OF border war
fare, came forward and asked to be
permitted to go for the powder, aileg-
ing as o reason for her going that not
q man could be spared from the de-
fence of the fort. whoever under
takes the duty win be in great danger
OF killed or seriously wounded, and IL 1
fall / will not be missed in the defence
OF the fort. l have no fears for the re-
suit, God will protect me-"
SO earnest was the appeal OF the
| young heroine that consent was reluc-
family given. There was no time to
lose. Kneeling for a moment in pray
er, she arose with a smile upon her
beautiful face, saying, 81 am ready"
The gate was thrown open. She sal
lied forth and soon cleared the space
between the fort and her brothers
house, which she reached in safety.
Not one shot was fired. Such action
on the port of the savages could not be-
accounted for, unless the movement
was so sudden and rapid that they had
not time to realize the situation, and
then 1t was only a ''squaw." A table,
clothe, containing the contents OF the
keg OF powder, was hurriedly fastened
about her waist, and she started upon
her return trip, running with the fleet
ness oil q fawn toward the fort, her
long, glossy curls floating back from
her bare head, upon which the mild
rays of the early autumn sun fell so
cheeringly. The wary savages, who
were watching her movements, now
sent a volley of bullets after her, but
not n of them touched her. The no
BILE girl entered tho fort in safety with
OF welcome greeted her, and every
man, inspired by her heroism, resolved
to repulse The foe or die in the at
tempt.
During the following night Colonel
S~wearingen INT fourteen men arrived
and fought their way into the fort
without losing q man. And at day
light, Major McCulloch arrived with
forty mounted men. His followers en-
tered the Enclosure in safety, but
he, becoming separated from them,
was obliged to flee to the open
country and narrowly escaped falling
into the hands of the savages, who
thirsted Tor his blood, for he was one
of their most determined enemies.
Girty entertained a bitter hatred for
him and yearned to subject him to tho
-'Snees OF his fortunes. After this in
'" f"""es of the garrison,
abandoned all
'nrt. and after
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

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only guaranteed blood remedy. In
the most stubborn Skin or Scalp af-
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No substitute is "just as eood.n
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

ourselves to be ~unalterably opposed TO
the single gold standard and demand
the immediate return to the constitr.
tionalf standard OF gold and silver, by
the restoration by this government, in.
dependontly OF any foreign powers,
Lof the unrestricted coinage of both sill.
YER and gold into standard money, al
the ratio of 16 to 1, and upon terms o,
exactly equality, the silver coiu To
be a full legal tender, equally with
gold, for all debts aud dues, public and
private.
Second: We hold that the power
to control and regulate paper currency
Is inseparable from the power 30 coin
money ; and hence that all currency
intended to circulate as money should
be issued, and its volume controlled,
by the general government only and
should be legal tender.
Third: We are ~unalterably OPP
posed to the issue by the United States
OF interest-bearipg bonds in time OF
peace, and demand the payment of all
coin obligations of the United States,
as provided by existing laws, in either
gold or silver coin at.the option OF the
government and not at the option of
the creditor.
"On this issue we appeal from the
dictation OF the money power to the
intelligence and patriotism of the
American people,"
A long address follows the declara-
tion, which begins
THE signers of the Declaration OF
Independence held that a decent .
! spect for the opinions of mankind re-
CURED that reasons should be given
for dissolving the bonds that had
bound the Colonies to Great Britain,
so we, who find it necessary to sever
u relations with the political parties
with which we have heretofore acted,
and form new alliances in Il common
cause, deem it proper that some of the
reasons which compel us to this action
should be submitted to u candid public.
Those in favor OF the gold standard
have been united in purpose and ac-
tion. Party lines do not divide them
when this issue is raised. On the
other hand, those who are in favor of
u return to the constitutional standard
OF gold and silver are split into as
many divisions as there are parties.
Several Republicans from the West
and South, to the great delight OF the
leaders of the Republican party, insist
on contending for their cause only
within the lines of that party !; and
Southern and Western Democrats,
earnest silver men, equally to the de-
light OF the leaders Of tho Democratic
party, continue the contest on their
part only within the lines of the Dem
ocratic party. In other words. the ad-
vocates Of the bi-metallic standard.
through the unrestricted coinage of
silver as well as gold, now contend for
their cause in organizations which are
controlled by the gold party. Hence,
however Jealous in tho cause one may
be, no results are possible because his
party refuse 4" larry out his vicws, or
'" "ried out. it
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

HEROINE OF ,76.

= year 1778, a small palisade
erected upon the site now oc-
the city of Wheeling. The
surrounded by the cabins OF
ers and was named in honor of
It Virginia orator and patriot,
Henry.
, morning Of the first of Sep.
TIT, o scout appeared in the
,ouncing the near approach OF
led Simon Girty with a large
savages. Having the night
,cieved an intimation of dam
an Indian raid, the families
tiers had removed to the fort,
It at this time was but lightly
ID, q portion OF its forces hav-
sent to reinforce posts tn at
:, exposed, they being in no
ion Of danger from British
foes. 1t was in charge OF
leopard.
cling OF Colonel Ebeuezer
| about sixty yards distant
palisade. In this building
ID supplies Of various kinds,
was very desirable to pre-
the house occupying a fa-
ition to aid In resisting the
,as decided to mako the de.
both points. In the dwell
he attack was made, there
ght persons, four men and
/, including the negro cook
.ttao'' 'nn re-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
rhe plnerene. In rwo word..

Did 1t ever occur to you to think of
the difference in Specification of the two
words ''seems" and ''appearsY' We say
cit seems to be true'' or cit appears TO
be true" Are those expressions iden-
tical2 Or IL there he q difference, what
is 1t?
There is a difference, and 1t consists
chiefly in the strength Of the expression.
IF we read q story and say, THAT story
seems to be true" we mean that it has
the semblance of truth and we infer tina,
1t Is true. II we say, '.That story ap-
pears to be true" we meant that the state
ments made in 1t or the incidents re-
lated go to show it's truth.
In other words. appears" refers to the
actual presentation Of something to our
view; "seems" refers to an inference of
our mind as to the probability of a things
being true,-Philadelphia Times.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
i. McLaurln, Va carolina
Henry Jones OF Georgia and others.

Nor Much or a LIFT.-Farmors,
oven those who are considered rather
y nigh " in other respects, are usually
quito willing to give foOt-passengcrs a
"%iift;' but they like to be asked for
the favor politely. A native OF Hill
vile was returning from the county
fair at Brookby with an empty wagon,
when he overlook a smartly dressed
young man who was plodding along
with the disgustcd air OF one unused
to country roads and sandy soil.
"Huilo, hayseed !" cried the foot
Passenger, turning around as he heard
The rattle OF wagon wheels, and stand
ing still until the farmer drove up.
Can u follow get II lift to 'Sconsct 2"
ana without waiting Tor a reply, he
vaulted into tho wagon. II might as
we'll ride with you as to walk, | guess.
Now, then, start up our nag"
The farmer looked at the young man
IL little sharply. but said nothing
beyond u "Git-ap! !" addressed to his
horse.
After two Or three miles had been
travcrscd, the young man paused for a
moment in his incUnsequent chatter
and remarked
Its more of a distance to 'Sconsct
than supposed"
IL Is quite q distance" responded
the farmer in % DOn-committal tone.
Another twenty minutes passed, and
then h young man injured
About how far is it to 'Sconset 2"
We'll" replied the farmer, "keepin
straight ahead, the way wore gOin'
now, | sh'd say 'twould be a matter o.
twenty-five thousand miles or so but
eli SO be you was favorable t. gettin'
aout O. my wagon an hooiin' it back, it
amt much above eight miles"
Iho young man got out with great
celebrity, and proceeded to "hoof it"
in the opposite direction.
II caPiate," said the farmor, telling
his wife the story ~afterward, 81 cal'late
his mode of addressin' tn next mar he
meets will be some diff'rent."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
. DEcnARATToN OF p1srNorpbEs

Statement of the Issue on which the
New Party Will Organize-Silver
Men Must Stand Together and
Throw off Old Party Ties.
The following statement has been is
sued by the American Bi-metallic
LeaNue +:
"The money question is now indis-
pntably the dominant issue In tho
United States and will remain so until
Settled rightly. Other questions, how
over important, must wait for this
which, to a greater or less extent, I'M
wolves all others. The issue is boz
tween the gold standard, gold bopls
and hank currency, on the one side,
and tho bi-metallic standard, no bonds
and government currercy on the
First On tt2s issue wo feciars
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
NEW COUNTY -TlsEAsuRERs.

The Governor Makes tho Formal An.
nouncemcnt OF His Appointments
i'm n Several Counties.
The announcement of the appoint-
ments OF the County Treasurers in the
several counties OF the State was made
last week, except In the County OF
Charleston, which the Governor holds
for further consideration, there being
a spirited contest for the Office in chat
county. The appointments OF Treas
urers in the Counties of Lexington,
Orangeburg and Richland we're made
somehtime ago., but the appointments
did not take effect until last week, as
Governor Evans wished the old Treas
urers to,get advantage of the commits
sions on the taxes due for the past
year, and which were not paid until
March |, because of the time extern
sion.
The appointments announced yestcr-
day are as follow:
Abbeville, John II. White.
Anderson, James M. Payne.
Aiken, G. H. Geoig e
Beaufort, Jos. j. Reid.
Blrnwell, A. q. Free.
Berkeley, j. b. Virgins.
Chester, John b. McFadden.
Chesterfield, John ID. Smith.
Clarendon, S. j. Bowman.
Colleton, A. II. Smiths.
Darlington, j.. w. Woodham.
Edgefield, j. C. Caughman.
Fairfield, Hayne None skin.
Fiorence, j. o. McLendon.
Georgetown, James II. Detgens.
Greenville, G. Lawronce Walker.
Hampton, Isaac A.. Conner.
Horny, L. ID. Long.
kershaw, D.. @. Kirkley.
Laurens, j. d.. Mock.
Lancaster, j. 10. Blackman.
y Lexington, ID. j. Griffith.
Marlboro, II. III. Hodges.
Marion, j. ID. Montgomery.
Newberry, Calhoun e. Boyd.
Oconee, Thomas Bible.
tOrangebLrg, S. G. Kennedy.
Pickens, j. T.. Yonngblood.
Richland, l.. b. Folk.
Spartanburg, w. l.. Epps.
sumter, I'll. Lee Scarborough.
Union, j. NJ. Bar Ter.
Williamsburg, II. Rollins.
York, H. A. d. Nicely.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
BIoYoLEs IN A
A Distance of Eight undrod Miles Gov
cred In Fifty-Two Hours and Twenty
Seven Observation-Disclosures
In MANY Jiues.

The practice Of bicycling has in
creased with such astonishing rapid
ity as to have become one Of the dis
tinguishing features of modern So
ciety. The connection Of this art
with the development of an extend
ed system of good roads is obviously
very close, and as the roads Of
this country are still to q great ex-
tent RECONSTRUCTED, the use of the
bicycle may be regarded as here In
It's infancy. In the older countries,
where the density Of population
is such as to make the expense Of
building perfect roads tolerable, BIZ
nyclers have multiplied to such an
extent as to far outnumber, appar-
emily, those who use horses. One
satisfactory result of this new sys-
tenn for tourists promises to be the
rehabilitation of the wayside inn;
an institution which was practically
ruined in this country by the decay
of the stage coach. An experiment
recently tried in England shows
that 1t Is not improbable that the
art of war may receive some modif-
cation from this new method Of
movement.
A club Of cyclists, wishing to show
what might be done in the way of
carrying dispatches in time Of war,
when other means of communication
had broken down, asked the war Of
flee to let them carry a dispatch
from London to Edinburgh and bring
back q reply. The war office, with
the usual stupidity of q government
bureau, declined to have anything
to do with the matter, but it was
arranged with the Pail Mall Ca
zette that their offices in the two
cities should be used as termini.
Relays of cyclists, riding in pairs to
avoid loss of time by accident, we're
duly stationed, and the letter once.
started was carried through Eng
land, as the Spectator says, like q
fiery cross. The weather was ex-
tremely bad, the rain falling In tor
rents and u head wind being
tered all the way to Edinburgh.
Nevcrthe less between 10 o'clock Of
a Thursday morning and 2:27 of tho
next Saturday the dispatch was car
ried to it's destination and the an
swer brought back. The distance
of 800 miles was thus covered in 81
hours and q minutes, an average of
l5a miles an hour Iii the very best
days Of coaching the shortest time
made between London and Edin-
burgh was AZ hours and % minutes.
Such q result as this will open the
eyes of the war offices Of the CONT
nent If not of England. 1t indicates
that we may presently see bodies Of
cyclists attached as ordcrlies to the
staff of every general. Nor is it i'm
probable that such o body would
not take the place, for many pur-
poses, Of cavalry. The same causes
that lead men to sell their horses
and take to bicycles will be opera
tive in military economy. In this
peaceful land we may not witness
such o development of bicycling as
this; but we shall be contented if 1t
leads to the improvement of our
roads and hostclries.--N Y. Even
ing Post.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

A remarkable incident has como
ont in connection with the recent bank
robbery in Lexington, Va. Figgatt,
the cashier, who scooped a large part
of tho banks funds, is u fugitive from
Justice and Governor O'Forrall has
offered a reward for his capture. A
brother of Figgatt saved O'Ferrall's life
IN one of the battles Of tho civil war.