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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
To Purchase the Water Works.

Meridian, Miss, July 6.-(Special )--The city authorities have taken the initia- tory steps towards the purchase of the water works having adopted a resolu- tion providing for the service of proper notice upon the company of the intention of the city to make the purchase. In granting the franchise to the Water Works company the city of Meridian reserved the right to buy, and in view of the fact that a splendid system of sewerage has just been completed the purchase of the water works by the city has become necessity. This will require an outlay ef about $150000 perhaps, and if the deal is made will require the is suance of bonds to that amount.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Essenic Knights Elect Officers.

An election of officers of the Ancient Cssenic Knights occurred last night with the following results:
 E. S., Phares Coleman; s. S., MT. Jones; J. S. B. F. Mattsby; treasurer, l.. B. Abercrombie; secretary, l.. l.. Gilbert; surgeon. Dr. Pearson; trustees, Messrs. RosSer, Warwick and Wilcox.
 The senior and junior vigilantes and other officers are appointed by the excel ler.t senator and will probably be the same as heretofore.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Emperor William and King Oscar.

Stockholm, July 6.-Emperor William of Germany arrived here today on board the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. King Oscar boarded the yacht and greeted his imperial visitor, embracing him ana crowds assembled and was received with military honors by the troops. The em- peror and king then entered a carriage and were driven to the palace, escorted by the Horse Guards The monarcha took luncheon together at the palace. '
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Howeate Admitted to Bail.

Washington, July 6.-Capt. Henry w. Howgate, formerly disbursing officer of the signal service. who is under sentence of eight years in the penitentiary for forgery and embezzlement, was admitted to bail In the sum of 5000 this evening and released. Three persons became surety for Howgate's appearance when wanted before the court of appeals one of whom was the prisoners daughter. Miss Ida Howgate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Odd Fellows Excursion.

The Odd Fellows excursion to St Si- mons left the city this morning al 7:30 o'clock loaded down with Montgomery people who will spend a week at the sea shore. A large number of society people were of the party. Every tailor and seamstress In the city has heon hnsv for two or three days manufacturing bathing suits for the boys and girls.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Brighton Beach Races.

Brighton Beach Race Track, l.. l., July Notwithstanding the threatening as- pect of the weather today the crowd at the races this afternoon was very large. The track was deep with sticky, holding mud. and owners were afraid to risk their horses. Consequently the card was literally cut to pieces. Only one favorite,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Dr.. Talmage at Jackson, Miss.

Jackson, Miss, July 6.-Rev. T. De- Witt Talmage was in Jackson today, en route to Ruston, La., where he is billed for a lecture before the Louisiana Chau- tauqua. Dr. Talmage expressed himself as remembering with great pleasure his visit to Jackson two yeras ago. when he addressed the largest audience that could possibly be packed in the opera house.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Parliament Prorogued.

London, July 6.-The house of lords and the house of commons reassembled at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Parliament was then formally prorogued until July 24 The decree of dissolution will be made Monday July 8, immediately after which writs for a new election will be issued
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07

of the largest business enterprises in Montgomery. a cotton compress, oper- ated by eastern capitalists. MT. and Mrs. Fiske will make their home in Montgomery"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Atlanta Downs Little Rock.

Atlanta, July 6.-AtIanta made four runs in the first inning on the same num- Der of errors and failed to score after wards. Little Rock scored two in the third and quit. Neither pitcher was hit hard, the long hits falling in the hands of out fielders. Score:
 R H p Atlanta .........400 o 0000-4 6 8 Little Rock. .....0 0 9 0 o 0 0 O 0-2 5 Batteries-Norton and Wilson; Grin neon and Wiley. Umpire-Peltz
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07

iSirmlngha m....... .. 0 U U . V 0- Memphis . .. ........ 0 q 0 0 0 0 0 0 *- 8
 Earned runs-Memphis 2. Birmingham 1. Home run-Wentz. Stolen bases Ozenberg. Double play-Winn to Leigh ton. Triple play-Cahaian 10 Leighton to BeresfOrd. Bases on balls-OR Gilien 2. off Morrow 3. Struck out-By Gillen II, by Morrow B. Time of game, 80. Umpire Mir. Clark
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
National League.

At Pittsburg- R II E Pittsburg ......1 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 1--2 2 2 Boston ..........1 OH 0 0 l. 9 o
 Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Nich- ols and Ryan.
 At Cleveland R II C . Cleveland ...2 0 o 0 o 1 0 O. , 8 Philadelphia 70 0 0 01 g. 5
 Batterics--Knell and Donovan; Taylor and Buckley.
 At Cncinnati- R H F Cincinnati ......5 8 0 8 0 3 0 '-16 20 5 Brooklyn ....n.0 O 4 o 3 24 2 1-15 IS 3
 Batteries-Phlllips, Foreman and Mur- phy; Stein, Gumbert and Grim.
 At Chicago R H E Chicago ........0 0 0 0 0 o O. 0 3 New York. 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0-.8 II 2
 Batteries-Hutchinson and Kittredge; Rusie and Wilson.
 At St. Louis-St Louis Baltimore game postponed; rain.
 At Louisville-Louisville-W Washington game postponed until tomorrow, when two games will be played.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07
Wheelmen to Race.

The League of Montgomery Wheelmen have arranged an interesting programme of bicycle races, to occur at Riverside park on July 13. The following is the programme and list of prizes to be awarded
 One mile, novice-Prize, Armour tire. Quarter mile, open--Prize, bicycle hose and cap.
 Half mile, open for boys under IT years Prize, gold medal
 Half mile, Selma boys ony-Prize. gold medal
 One mile, open-Prze gold medal.
 Two miles, open--Prze, sweater.
 Quarter of a mile, fat mems race Prize, one dozen beer.
 One hundred yards. slow race-Prize, bicycle lantern
 Half mile, ordinary-PriZe, safety ra- zor.
 Quarter of mile. for boys riding 26- inch wheel-Prlze, silver medal.
 Quarter of a mile, for boys riding 2i- inch wheels-Prize, silver medal
 All entries should be made to Fl. M. Lum before July 12. as all entries after that date will be refused.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-07

I hail with delight the evidence now present of returning prosperity, and pre- dict for the southern states a wonderful improvement and development for period of years. We have passed through a trying ordeal of depression in business and prices of our products. Last year it struck bottom; the reaction has set in; @ flood tide is approaching. The pros perity which has now set in will not assume the attitude of a boom, nor indeed is it desirable. It is coming gradually, which is the surest evidence that it is coming to stay Induce the railroads to reduce their lo- cal rates and their profits will be found in the greater volume of freight handled They have already found that giving excursion rates induces travel by increas- ing the number of passengers. l want to see the railroads prosper as well as the people. Lower rates and more business should be their motto. Do not resort to harsh means, but reason with the able business men who manage the roads, and you>can accomplish much for the people without any friction. Very re- spectfully, WM C. OAIES.
 UTbea1tyoay1 tO Race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
TOWN WIPED OUT.
onIy the Railroad Station Wns Left After
 the Fire.

onIy the Railroad Station wns Left After
 the Fire.
 WHEELING, June l0-The town of Cam ,ron, W. Va, a place of 1, 800 people, on the Baltimore and Ohio road. 2S miles past of here has been almost entirely de- Itroyed by fire, and tho homeless, people are camping on the hills that surround the ruins. The fro broke out in Fitzger aids livery stable and spread rapidly.
 The town had no fire apparatus. and help was asked from Wheeling. An engine was placed on a special and started for Cameron at once A special this morning says that tho entire town north of tho Bal timore and Ohio road has hcCn burned. This includes all the business section of tho place The only structure left standing Is the railroad building, and tho fire fight DTS are working hard to keep it fro .h burn ing. Several buildings arc burned on the street running north from the Crawford House, which had to suCcumS Many of the inhabitants have lost all they possessed md are entirely destitute. Tho loss will probably reach $l0n, GOO.
 The Baltimore and Ohio train carrying the Wheeling fire engine and hose reel to the relief of the burning town of Gamer on jumped the track near Rosby's Rock Rt 40 this morning and went down 90 foot embankment. Engineer Pat Duffy of Wheeling is in the fire under tho wreck md is undoubtedly dead. Dick Donohuc, Jr.. of Wheeling is also reported killed. The brakomen of the train Were badly hurt. The special also contained several Wheeling persons, all of whom escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
MASSAGE FOR BLACK EYES.

Better Than Paint and Beefsteak For Ob- Hterating Evidence of Fistic Encounters.
 Those who mako business of oblit- erating evidence of fistic encounters in tho shape of black eyes by painting the damaged optics no longer enjoy a mo- uopoly of such business This was told by a pugilistic acquaintance whose ex- perionce entities him to be regarded as an authority on the subject.
 Massage treatment of the region af. fnctrd," ho said. Twill beat paint and raw hrcfstcak all hollow. But it should be applied immediately after the injury is received in order to prove thoroughly effcaCious. It lCcs not require an cx- pert tO tlo it. All that is necessary is to move the fingers rapidly and firmly over the bruised surface and to keep it up until the last vrStigC uf discoloration has disappeared. Tho explanation is easy. Where the blow has been received tho blood becomes COngcSted. It is the clOts of blood showing through the transpar- mt >l.in that produces tho black effect. The pressure of the fingers gradually louScns the Clotted blood, which passes off into the general currents of circula- tion, and fresh and properly colored blood takes its place.
 However. as rule, the professional "pug" does not bother himself about acculrrating tho disappearance of black eye. It is a sign which proclaims the fact that it's proprietor has recently fill ed an engagement, and as such he is an object of envy to his less fortunate brethren. It is the man about town, whose overindulgence occasionally causes him to forget that discretion is the better part of valOr, who is apt to profit most hy the knowledge that mas sage, promptly applied, will remove the signs of mourning from an eye that has been in violent contact with some other fellows fist, and thus obviate the neces- sity of invcnting story to account for it, which, however ingenious, will be sncrrrd at by skcptical and incredulous acQuaintanccS, some of whom may havo "bccn there themselves. New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10

JUDGE HARMON of Ohio. the new attor- ney general. is highly spoken of by u ose who know hlm. He was endorsed by Sen ator Brice, ex-Governor Campbell and Sec retary Carlisle. and any man endorsed by that trio of good democrats can count in advance upon the hearty endorsement of the rank and file of the party. His ap- pointment is particularly pleasing to Ohio democrats, who have always regretted that their state was not represented in the cabi- net, although their regret was somewhat mitigated by their knowledge that ex-Gov. nor Campbell might have had a portfolio when the cabinet was first organized had he so willed. and they expect that Judge Harmon's appointment will have a good effect upon the party in that state In the pending campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10

ENGLAND, which has always held herself up as the mistress of the world, looking on with undisguised surprise when American ideas have not been shaped to suit her, may yet meet with a check such as will forever loosen her hold upon the earth. Russia has found a reason to find fault with Af- ghanistan and is likely to approach nearer to the British line in India, while her eastern eucrcachments, which Japan thought to resent. were made to strengthen her position in case of clash with the proud Engishman. The clouds are gathering and We may expect to see trial of titles before many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

"Are cities social ulcers?'' asks Chi cago paper. Not nrceSSarily All cities do not pattern after Chicago.-St. Paul Call.
 Senator Elect Du Pont, tho powder maker, ought to he ablc to contribute some Interesting matter to the magazines. cagu Dispatch.
 Buchanan has received just ono moro death sentence. His late wife was only sentenced once, and no appeal was al lDwcd.-Ncw York Recorder.
 If any man doesn't know what to do with his income tax money when he gets 1t hack, it will be cmincntly proper for him to give it to his wife.-Boston Globe.
 There is a constant yearning in this country for a tramp who can make himself up to resemble the tralnps that are pictured in the comic papers, Post
 The caution displayed in Japan in deal ing with European powers shows that the little country knows not only how to make war, but when not to.-Washington Star.
 Colonel John Jacob Astur cmphatically denies the report that he is going on tho turf The uncertainties of horse racing will not hc marked with an Astor risk Boston Herald.
 It is said that the swelling sleeves for wDmcn'S summer wear will be so arranged that they can bc removed at pleasure. Somcbody seems to be following tho idea that big bodies arc best handled in sec tionS.-Suffalo EXprcSS.
 The Louisville Courier Journal makes the astounding statement that you can t make water run up hill" This shows that in Kentucky the use of water is still confined to an occasional demand for it as chaser '-WaShingtOn News.
 Grcat Britain, mistress of the seas, will have eight warships at Kiel; the United States richest nation on earth, will have four, and Italy, practically bankrupt, will have nine. You cannot always tell by appcaranccS-NcwY York Mercury
 An Iowa physician hired tramp for $10 to "punch tho hoad off rival doctor. The tramp got licked gave the contract away, and his employer is in jail in default of $1, 900 bail Justice seems to be spend ing her summer vacation in Iowa.-Chi cagn Dispatch.
 In old times no American Protestant minister would have thought of wearing q full heard. The furthcst that any of thcn went was mutton chop whiskers A mus tnchc would have ended the clerical career of any one of them. How customs change New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
PROF w. N. WAITE.

PROF W. N. WAITE, or Amherst, Mass, Chewed Tobacco for 46 Ycars. and was Cured by NarcotI Cure
 AMHERST, MASS, February s, '95. TEE NARCOTI CHEMICAL Co.
 Springfield, Mass.
 Gentleman:-Repiying to yours of the lrt. wo1ld say that have used tobacco for 46 years. and of late have consumed a l0-cent lug day, besides smoki con siderably. I commenced to use tobacco wi was on'y II years old, and have never been able to give up ths habit until took NARCoTI-CURE, although I have tried .other so called remedies with out effect After using you remedy four days, all "hanker.ng" for chewing disap- P ared. and in four days more smoking b; came unpleasant 1 have no further de- sire for the weed, and experienced no bad effects, whatever. am gaining in flesh, and feel better than have for a long time. To all who wish to be free from the tobacco habit sould say, use MAR COTI- ( URE.
 Yours Truly, VI. N WAITE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
AN APPEAL FOR UNITY.
When All Work Together Then VIII Good
 Roads Be Assured.

When All Work Together Then VIII Good
 Roads Be Assured.
 It is not, then, a higher road tax, moro mOnCy-nn, not oven more wOrk-that is needed, but greater intelligence, better methods and more good, sound, common ''horSo sense" exercised in carefully planning. directing and doing the work And not until thCro is a new leaf turned over, new beginning made, better plans and methods adopted and carried out ill an honest, intelligent. oconom- iCal and practical way, need we expect to have, nUr will WIG have. any great i'm prOvCmCnt ill our town roads, public highways, nor ill the streets and alleys of cities and villages, no matter how much money we spend or work we do on them.
 have said that there appear to be a few farmers here and there who are not ill accord with this move, but are in- chned to discourage, oppose and work against it. Now to my way of thinking, and Us 1 see and look at it carefully from the standpoint of Q farmer, this really seems strange, and, as before stated, there does not appear to my mind to be any good, valid reason, not even a plausible excuse, to base this feeling of prejudice and opposition on
 All this, however. will i'll due course of time gradually and surely die out, pass silently away, be entirely forgotten, and those who are now against us work ing earnestly, heartily and with great enthusiasm, helping along the good work of building and having far better roads and for less money than our poor roads have been and still are costing us.- T M Bl4ckstOck i'll l. A w Bulletin HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Riliousuesa. Indiaeatton Haadacbe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.
The legislature at Harrisburg ad iourr

The legislature at Harrisburg adjourned.
 Mrs Philip Friedrichs died from fright caused by a fire neXtdoor in Syracuse.
 The first carload of 1895 crop wheat has arrived from Coffeyville, Kan, at St. Louis.
 A negro who attempted to assault Miss Allen near Mayo, Fla, was caught by a mob and lynched.
 The Turkish ministry resigned, and a new cabinet is being formed, with Said Pasha as grand vizier.
 The deStitution in Oklahoma Is so ss- were that unless help is received many families will starve to death.
 Two students of Princeton college-Gar- ry Cochran, '9S, and Fred Ohl, '9S-were shot last night by a negro named Jackson, but will recover.
 A freight train backed into trolley car on the street railway at Streator, Ills, and killed Thomas Hardman. a saloon keeper, and $. NJ. Porter, an aged farmer.
 suit for about $2, 900, 900 against the estate of Commodore Vanderbilt will be begun shortly by William H. A. Brown, Q son of a business associate of the founder of the Vanderbilt fortune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
MORE FOREST FIRES.
The Pennsylvania c"h"na. Are Threatened

AE i0.
 BRADFORp, PH the 10. Tho forest fires of last week hnvo teen renewed fierce ly and are still burning It was thought the recent rains had started vegetation sufficiently to prevent furthor troubles. Fires are reported in the vicinity of tho Kane oilfleld, and force of mon is fight ing the flames. No damage has been dOne so far. Ormshy is again the scone of do- structive fires and a large amount of val uable timber has been destroyed. Fires arc reported in the vicinity of Mount Alton and Mount Jewett At the latter place MT. E A. Kane had some timber land burned over. and the Bradford chemical works arc in great danger of being destroyed unless the wind shifts
 A destructive fire was burning at Sugar Run, a small lumber town, Is miles west of here. and destroyed a trestle on the Al leghany and kinZua railroad, a large amount of timber, and property of II. A. Ostrangor and others has been burned. Word was received from there asking for a steamer from this city, but later informn- tion was received that the fire was under control and tho steamer was not needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
JUSTICE IN OKLAHOMA.
\ Jury Finds Against n Judge and Makes
 Him Fay Costs.

\ Jury Finds Against n Judge and Makes
 Him Fay Costs.
 PERRY, 0. T., June 10.-George Par ker citizen of Ava O. T., was arraigned a few days ago before Judge Goodwin for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Judge Goodwin impaneled a jury of l2 men to try the case, who returned yer dict of guilty against the court. The yer dict says:
 We find the defendant, George Parker, not guilty as charged, but we find the judge of this court guilty of the offense charged against the defendant, and that the costs in this case be assessed against him.
 Since the trial Parker has had the judge arrested for drunkenness in office. The jury was composed of the best men in the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
Killed His Rival.

VERSAILLES, Ind, June 10. - Grant Johnson shot and killed John Huntington. Both were courting the same girl, the daughter of Thomas Davis, and met at her house, when a quarrel ensuCd. Hunt ington pulled a gun on Johnson, who drew his revolver and shot Huntington dead. Grant Johnson came to town and gave himself up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
Ininred In A Fire.

ELIZABETH. N. J., June 1O.-Fire de- stroyed row of three tenement houses on Court street The flames spread rapidly. and it was with difficulty that the inmates were rescued Several of them were over, come by the smoke and flames, and one Mrs. John Fitch, jumped from the top floor of one of the houses. She was picked up unconscious and her recovery is con sidered impossible John Grigg was also fatally burned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
FOUR SUPPORTED.
Coal Miners Meet Death In a Choked Up
 Tunnel,

Tunnel.
 PITKIN. Colo, June l0.-Eews reached here that four men were suffocated in tho Alpine tunnel yesterday afternoon. An engine had run into the tunnel, which is l,715 feet long, with a crew of several men to siphon out an accumulation held in by dirt The ventilation of the tunnel is poor, and tho smoke from the engine made the air so stifling that the men soon prepared to lave As the engine was backing out man was discovered lying across the track, and the engineer re- versed, running farther into tho tunnel, where all the men were quickly overcome by suffocation.
 Strenuous efforts were made to rescue the men. but it was impossible as the air within had become so impregnated with gas and smoke that for several hours no one could enter far enough to reach the victims.
 The dead are NJ. W. Fiavin, supcrin- tendent, married; N. Matinez, engineer, married Michael Burns. fireman married, and Oscar Cammann, miner single.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-10
Another Actor I'm Trouble.

TRENTON, Juno 10.-The police of Now York, Philadelphia and this city have been notified to arrest Actor King Headley of New York at the instance of his wife, who claims that he secured $lO, 900 from her under false pretenses and that he then de- serted her. Mrs. Headley, when she mar ried the actor. was the widow of J. Bon ReedCr, formerly wealthy bottler of this city. She met Headley in New York and married him in March of this year after a brief acQuaintance