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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
SEVEN PRISONERS ESCAPE.
THE JAlLER CHoKED AND STUNNED
The Arch Mover in the Plot Was Desperate NegrO-The Birds Still
 at Large.

Scale, June 17.-(Special) )--Sunday about s D. m. seven prisoners overpower- ed the jailer and escaped from prison. John Barefeld, desperate negro. who was brought here from Hurtsboro,- charged with attempting to kill his wife, and who made a desperate resistence to arrest. attacking Marshal Baker, who was forced to shoot him, was the insti- gator and chief executor of this bold move.
 A request to Jailer Lockhart for some water was complied with by himself in person. John Barefield, who, on account Of his wounded leg, was allowed to stay In the little hall leading into the cor rider, was ordered into the corridor be- fore the door was unlocked but he begged off, pleading pain too great to admit of moving at all, and was allowed to re- main where he was. No sooner was the outer door unlocked than John leaped at the jailers throat like a tiger, ehoked him with one hand. threw the lever with the other and let out all the inmates, who quickly made off, and before an alarm was given and help arrived Russell coun- tvs jail was wide open and empty. r. J. E. Lockhart, jaler, was used pretty roughly, chol1ed and stunned, his pistol hat and bunch of keys taken. The keys were found afterward near the jail. The pistol is a large blue steel Colts, loaded.
 The escapes are Guss Toliver, Will Jackson, Will Powell, John Divine, Tony Span, Tom Baldwin and John Barefield The women prisoners were kept in the old jail and had no chance to get out There are no dogs nearer than Union Springs. and owing to the darkness pur- suit was lmpractlcable last night. Sher- If Terrell is making every effort to cap ture the men, and feels confident of getting three of them soon.
 A slow, steady rain is falling today, which will greatly benefit gardens. A week sooner would have done better. Farms do not need rain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
OFF TO BuzzARD'S BAY.
The President and Private Secretary Thurber
 Leave the Capital.

The President and Private Secretary Thurber
 Leave the Capital.
 Washington, June 17.-President Cleve- land. accompanied by his private sec- retary Henry T. Thurber Cwho has leased a cottage near the presidents sea- side residence for himself and family), and by Dr. Robert M. O'Reilly of the United States army, who has so ire quently acted as confidential travelling physician for the president, left Wash ington today to pass the rest of the sum mer at Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay, Mass.
 The White House carriage containing the three gentlemen was driven from the south side of the executive manslon' which-is rarely used for public purposes, at about 6:30 a. m, and passing raplaly down unfrequented streets reached the Pennsylvania station about 6:45 a. m. It was driven to the baggage entrance, and President Cleveland and his companions entered the station by that means. passed through the open gateway, manned oniy by waiting railroad officials. and at once entered a very limited special train, which had been prepared for their ac- commodation. It consisted of Viee-Pres- ident Thompson's private car, which was occupied by distinguished guests, and Senator Calvin s. Brice's private car, which was simply thrown III bS IL Ddiliat. Mr. Brice's car was needed by the ono senator in New York and it was conse- quently attached next to the engine to take off some of the smoke and to give extra weight to the presidential train.
 The train was scheduled as a special and pulled out of Washington at 6:55 a. m, ten minutes before the regular No 56 train of the Pennsylvania railroad of which 1t was regarded as the first sec tion By the presidents request the engineer was instructed not to put on any extra speed, but to conform as nearly as possible to the pace of the reg ular train, which followed ten minutes after carefully guarded by the block system from collision.
 This was done for two reasons; first, to avoid attracting attention, and, sec ondly to prevent the unpleasant oscilla- tion which would result from so slight a train as that consisting of two coaches, one empty and the other occupied only by these people, being driven at rapid speed The officials of the road and ev- erybody maintained the utmost secrecy as to the time set for the presidents de- parture and no one but few secret service officials and early morning pas sengers witnessed the hegira of the pres ident of the summer of 1895.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
A BIBLE AND A SHOTGUN.
He Carried Both, Although He Was a
 Preacher and Had Faith.

He Carried Both, Although He Was A
 Preacher and Had Faith. Jacksonville Times Union.
 The panther scare has spread over the entire country, and is especially intense among the cobored people, who not only believe all the wild stories they hear about the beast carrying women and children away in his cruel jaws. but will not be persuaded that there is no such cruel animal lurking round Jackson vile
 A reporter while riding in the settle ment south of Panama, was hailed through the woods by an old time darky preacher. He was an interesting type short and bow-legged and these bow legs were incased in trousers so long they wrinkled at the heel. He had on jim-swinger, the tails of which wiped the dew from the huckleberry bushes along the trail he was pursuing He had on q high standinsA collar, to spit over which he'd have to get on a stump The collar was eneircled by a clerical tie. Surmounting the very black face with its wrinkles and fringe of snowy beard was a silk hat that looked as if it had been brushed by cyclone. The hat was several sizes too large, and had 1t not been tilted backward the ears upon which it rested would have been unable ito support the burden.
 As he hailed. the reporter stopped and waited. The old man came up out of breath. The strangest part of his outfit was double-barreled, muzzIe-Ioading shotgun, loaded and capped This was under one arm. Under the other was Bible.
 Boss" said he, wiping his brow. you
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
HINTS TOR THE HOT DAYS.
The Art of Keeping Cool and Defying Sunlight
 and Humidity Set forth.

New York World.
 The comfort of the individual during dog days and those equally oppressive periods which preeede dog days depends not so much upon the position of the mercury in the thermometer or barome- ter as upon the state of mind and body of the person. The reason why Thomas Jones works with more or less vigor at cleaning the streets while John Smith is prostrated beside him Is to be found inp the difference between John and Thomas, and not In the climatic differences of the two places. The reason why Clara We're de We're is cool while her neighbor. Fanny Flutter is very hot is to be found in Clara's superior philosophy.
 The woman who worries about the heat, who nervously consults the thermometer every hour, who reads the weather re- ports with feverish avidity and declares violently that she cannot endure the heat, is acting in way to make her prophecy come true. OVer-activity, men tai as well as physical, must be avoided by the seeker after an even temperature. The first requisite of comfort in hot weather is calm and philosophic mind which refuses to agitate itself over the vagaries of the thermometer.
 Next in importance to ones mental condition comes her physical. Weakness is an ally of heat and renders the work
 
 hooves the women who would keep cool to keep strong. She. should avoid the feminine pitfall of not lunching or of Iunching on odds and ends. She must court strength-giving sleep as she does not need to in the winter She must stife her natural impulse to spenl a large part of the day in the bathtub, for more than one tub bath @ day is weak ening. The desire for extra cleanliness must be satisfied by sponge baths, which do not impair her strength.
 Clothing plays a more or less impor- tant part in inducing coolness. Light est, loosest, thinest underwear should be worn, and finally light, loose outer garments. A lose collar and loose sleeves are more conducive of cooluess than mere airlness of fabric. Loose shoes, which should be changed frequently, are among other cooling necessities.
 As to food, extreme abstinence is not to be countenanced. Meat and fatty viands are to be eschewed, but plenty of vegetables, fruits fish and the like should be eaten. Iced drinks and dishes should be partaken of sparingly. They are bad for the digestion and eonse- quently to be avoided. Besides, they are not cooling. Whatever makes the body so warm that the outside air seems cool to 1t is cooling. The dweIlers in the tropics eat eurries and other highly fla vored food, and they know more about the science of keeping cool than any other people. Hot drinks which induce precipitation, are the proper warm weather drinks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT.
The Iluninations af Hamburg-Emperor Wil-
 liam as Magician.

Hamburg, June 17.-At 8 o'clock this evening the German press committee gave cordial reception in Alsterlust to the newspaper men from all countries who will represent the press at the canal fetes. A large number of reporters came from Berlin on special tains while many more have come from England and else where. After supper and health drink ing the press men went to the Alster basin and witnessed a trial lighting of the entire illuminatfons.
 There were thousands of electric lamps on the Alster pavilion tower and in the gardens of Alster. The island which lies in the middle of the basin is q marvellous creation. Hundreds of men worked for weeks in preparing it. It is of irregular shape and has on 1t a pavilion and cafe. A high tower guards one side, while at the other extremity near the landing, stage is tTiumphal arch formed of gigantic tuSks with an electric arc light in the center. The whole is surrounded by a sort of mole, formed of piles be- tween which are several entrances for boats
 On the ends of the island are two forts. small fac similes of those on Heligoland, on which frowning guns are mounted, guarding the grand entrances The whole island will be most artistically H. luminated at night and will present a beautiful spectacle. The basin is edged with double-decked barges, on which thousands of seats for the public will be in readiness Wednesday,
 The origin of the island was peculiar The emperor in discussing with the com mittee the Hamburg fetes said: q and my guests after the banquet will have coffee on Alster island"
 But, your majesty" said one of the committeeman, there is nc island on the Alster."
 "Oh yes" the emperor said: q think I have a sufficient one"
 The island was therefore constructed at an enormous expense
 There was constant stream of vis- itors today to the American warshlp Marblehead. The warships Alfonso. Grosiastchy, Inroff and Trabant and the British admiralty yacht Enchantress are lying near the Marblehead
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
FROM HIS BEDSIDE.
Governor Atkinson's Life Hanging bya Thread. Signs Respite on the Way to
 the Operation.

Atlanta. June 17.--Gov. William Y. At knsons life is hanging by a thread to- night. He rallied pereeptibly this morn ing, but not sufficiently to permit the doctors to perform the operation for ap- pendleitis. At 10 o'clock tonight he was removed from the executive mansion to Dr. Holmes sanitarium across the street As he was being moved from the man sion he stopped those who were carry ing him and signed a respite for man who was to be hanged on Friday. The governor said he might not be alive him self on Friday. The case had been laid before him. He thought the condemned man was entitled to another month of life. The operation was performed sue cessfully by four physicians. At mid night the governor was unconscious and the chances for his recovery were con- sidered about even.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
D1sTILLBRY FIRED ON.
Fusilade Between Parties in a Boat and thi
 Deputies

Fusilade Between Parties in Boat and the
 Deputies
 Chicago, June 17.-According to the re- port of Deputy Marshal Charles Nor drum, made to Marshal Arnold, the first attack made on the distilleries in charge of Receiver McNulta. took place at an early hour this morning, the Shufeldt distillery, corner of Chicago and Flaw thorne avenues. being fired upon by a party of men in boats. Shortly after o'clock the deputy marshals guarding the dlstillery noticed a party, consisting of eleven men, cautiously coming up the river. When directly opposite the dis tillery the oarsmen were ordered by a young man in the first boat to cease row ing, and a second later to fire. The next instant a succession of shots was heard, the bullets rattlng against the walls be- hind which the deputies were standing. A minute later second volley was ired at the distilery.
 This time the deputies returned the fire and for a few minutes there was a brisk fusilade of shots. The men in the boats finally rowed away, the deputies sending a shower of bullets after them None of the deputies were injured. It Is not known who the attacking party were or if any of them were injured.
 q think the crowd In the boat thought they could make a rush and drive my deputies away" said Marshal Arnold this morning. Tt was a concerted move and was no doubt deliberately planned be- forehand. Who Is at the back of it cannot tell. I do not see just what was to be gained by getting temporary posses sion in that way. The deputies guarding the distilleries will hereafter be armed with something more effective than re- VOlVers
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
Pure Food.

Butterine is Q 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 spotlessly clean; all appliances are the latest and most improved, and every precaution is taken to secure the production of fe an absolutely pure and wholesome food. All processes arc under the direction of a foreign chemist who has made the sldllful 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 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 pure, wholesome and palatable article of food"
 Prepared Solely By
 ARMOUR PACKING co,
 Kansas City, U. $. A.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
Music at East Lake. 5-2o-tf
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Music at East Lake.
ARE YOU OBSERVING ?

| Primary Education. | Where are the stars in the daytime? | How does a candle shine if lighted in | the daytime? Where does the spider get his web? Why do your teeth drop out? When do you do the most growing? What time of day is your shadow | shortest? Where will your shadow be if you run | toward the sun? l If you run away from the sun how will your shadow lie? When do the shadows look longest? Why is the grass wet in the morning? l Where does the water in the clouds l come from? How does it get up into the clouds? Which month has the most rain? Why is the north wind cold? Why is the south wind warm? Where are the birds during the winter? Which birds do you see first in the spring? Which flowers come first? Which flowers come the latest? Where are the canary's ears? Where are his nosta1ls? What color are a canary's eggs?
 Why does a wood becker rap upon the tree? i
 How does the butterfly get honey from the fowers2
 Where does your writing go when you
 wash you slate?
 Why do we put flowers into water?
 What can the elephant do with his trunk?
 How can a hen eat corn when she has no teeth with which to chew it?
 Why do people have eye lashes?
 Why can duck go into water, while a hen cannot?
 How can you tell from a birds feet whether 1t can swim?
 What roots do we use for food? What stems? What leaves?
 What part of the plant is berry? An apple? A melon?
 How can toad catch flies? Why does a top keep spinning after the string is pulled?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18

a challenge to the universities of Yale and Harvafd, inviting them to partake in an athletic competition to take place in America at some date in the autumn as may mutually be agreed upon.
 The committee considered the possi- bility of sending a joint team in the mid dle of June, but going into the question it was not found practical because some of the best athletes would be unable to leave England at that time being de- layed by the public examinations, while others. who had already engaged them selves to take part in the forthcoming competition of the London Athletic club vs. the New York Athletic club. were not prepared to go to America in July and also in September.
 You will see, therefore, that our only course was to suggest to you an au- tumn meeting, which may come before or after fixture already agreed upon be- tween the London Athletic club and the New York Athletic club as may hereaf- ter be deemed best, And we send a challenge subject to all the preliminaries being satisfactorily arranged. We would suggest that the programme con tain the following events:
 "Flat races-110 yards dash, quarter mile run half mile run, mile run and three mile run.
 Hurdle races-120 yards, one accord ing to English rules and one according to American rules.
 High jump, long jump, hammer throw and weight putting.
 We shall be glad to be favored with your reply at your earliest convenience, as all arrangements have to be concluded before the end of this term. Yours very truly, w. ]. OAKLEY President of the Oxford University Athletic club
 IF. S. KORAN. President of the Cambridge University Athletic club.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
ROLLS LIKE A LOG.
The Cruiser Olympia Is a wretched st
 Boat

The Cruiser Olympia Is a Wretched Sea
 Boat.
 San Francisco, June 1.-The Daily Re- port this evening says that the cruiser Olympia behaved in an alarming manner upon her cruise to Santa Cruz. from which she returned yesterday. The fact is, says the Daily Report that even in that comparatively smooth summer sea, the Olympia rolled in a most alarming manner, showing lack of stability and top-heaylness that was ominous of dis aster in case of a heavy sea. What is to be done, and in how great a degree a radical and dangerous defect can be remedied, is the question that will cer- tainly come before the department au- thorities before long. and until some thing is done it is safe to say that the Olympia will not be allowed to take chances in a storm at sea. Her men are all thoroughly araid of Iher.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18

hearn anything bout wild crltter in desc yer woods?"
 "Yes. have heard of it. but take no stock in it."
 "Dey say hits a panther'
 50 they do. but they are wrong. It's only big dog that hangs out by the sub-tropical"
 I'm powerful glad to hab you say dat. Desc people round here. an me, too, been gwine to church armed 't
 "So that's what you have the shotgun for?"
 .Yesser. Oher st de church you'll most likely find a stack O guns"
 'tBut see you have a Bible. Isn't faith better than a shotgun?"
 The old fellow scratched his head He was puzzled Yes, boss, faith is better than a shotgun. but a shotgun is a handy thing to carry roun' to take care O yousef and not gin de Lord no unnec essary trouble"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
THE DEADLY LIVE WIRE

Thrilling Incident of a Fire at Cleveland, c. q,
 Last Night.
 Cleveland, O., June 17.-Fire tonight de- stroyed the Reynolds restaurant and the workshops of the Cleveland Desk com pany in Court place. and indirectly re- suited in two fatalities
 The fire made a big illumination and lady guest of the Wright house, three blocks distant. went to the roof of the hotel to witness the confiagration She became entangIed in live electric wire. Her screams attracted Thomas Bell of No. IFS Taylor street, who, in his efforts to rescue the woman, was himself fatally burned. When they were extricated from the deadly wire MT. Bell was removed to the general hospital and the woman. whose body shows signs of life, was taken to the Huron street hospital No one has identified her.
 The loss was only $2500
 Music at East Lake. s-2o-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
THE CASE COLLAPSED.
Sensational Ending of the Suit of the Baby
 Claimant.


 Claimant.
 London, June 1.-The baby claimant of Salisbury~vs. Rawson, involving the heirship to the estate of the late George Henry Salisbury which began before MT. Justice Hawkins and special jury on May 23. was brought to a sensational ending this morning. The ending was whether the baby Georgiana Priestly Salisbury was or was not the child of the late George Henry Salisbury, who died January T. 1894. The infant claim ant to the estate, alleged to have been born on February g, 1894, was represent ed by trustees. Mrs. Salisbury had stout " contended under oath that the child was hers by her husband and the case looked very favorable for her when a physician, Dr. Capon, was called to the stand this morning.
 Dr. Capon swore that Mrs. Salisbury had consulted him on the subject of adopting a baby. She had never told him that she was in a delicate condi-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
VARSITY TO VARSITY.
Text of the Challenges of Oxford and Cam
 bridge to Yale and Harvard.

London, June 17.-The following are the challenges sent by the Oxford and Cambridge university athletic clubs to the Yale and Hartford clubs which are on the way to America by mail and should reach New York by the steamer Germania on June 2O An identical chal- lenge was sent to each of the American universities;
 "Hlrtford College, Oxford, June 10. "To the Captain of the Yale (Harvard
 Athletic Association:
 Dear Sir-A joint committee of the Oxford University Athletic club and the Cambridge University Athletic club at a conference at Oxford resolved to send
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18
A Novel Watch.

A watch has been invented which meas ures distance by sound The inventor, q French officer named Thouvenin, has call cd the instrument a phonotelemeter. To operate it little button is pressed at the instant of the flash and again at the sound. In the meantime needle travcrscs dial, registering tine to the one-tenth part of q second The rest is moro matter of cal Culation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-18

tion, and he did not believe she was. He put her in communication with woman whose daughter was about to be confined illegitimately. and believes that she came into possession of the child soon after it's birth. Following this tes
 timony other evidence was given that Mrs. Salisbury had bought the baby she pretended was her own and the case collapsed by her counsel withdrawing.