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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
A Clever Gang of Sharpers.
New York Herald.

New OTk FftTdIu.
 A gang of sharpers, with hea dquarters in Cincinnati, is practicing one of the cleverest swindlng schemes that has been devised for many a day through the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky Illinois and West Virginia. The scheme has as it's foundation marked cards.
 A member of the gang first enters a town and sells a stock of marked cards at a price that is next to nothing under the pretext of introducing the goods. The rest of the gang follows. and for days the unsuspecting innocents are bled and cheated. The strangers send out knd buy the cards they can read so well, and there is no suspicion. It is said that at Indianapolis the gang cleared over S15000 in few weeks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
senatr Quax at Wilkesbarre.

WlikesbarE, Pa., July 7.--Senator quay ana fs party stopped off here to- uay on shefway to Scranton. The sena- tor was Ire several hours. but few of .ne pohthl leaders called upon him. Aallohs lbse who saw him, however, L,. MuIu SouHe Chairman Robinson, re- Senator Quv was not eynected to ston ai1,e eooay. and for that reason it is ealu none Q the politicians knew of his pp,esence iihtfme to call upon him. MT Scranton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
The Feminine Imagination.

A down-east dressmaker tells of the cx- acting patron who brought back dress because it was too large in the waist. and wanted it reftted. 1t was left for the purpose but before it was touched my lady sent for it. Thinking her customer was "notional" the dressamker allowed it to go as it was. saying nothing The lady thought it had been fixed. and now complained that it was too tight in the waist. It was left as before. but nothing was done to it, as the dressmaker had now grown wise on the subject. IL re- mained few days and was again tried by the customer. This time the fit was perfect. and the lady has since repeat edly declared she never was so we'll suited Lewiston Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
The Regular Army. Harper's Weekly.

An enlisted man serving on the from tier has opportunities for sport that would be envied by hundreds of wealthy men, especially in the way of hunting and fishing. He plays all kinds of out door games, is regular in his habits, has stated times for meals and for sleep, which all tend to the development of his physical powers. and the training he re- ceives straightens his frame and gives him an easy, upright carriage that never after leaves him, until old age lays the weight of its hand upon him.
 The post exchange Is fitted up with bil- Hard and pool room, lunch-counter and card room. Only the best grades Of cannot exist under present restricted rules. A pleasant room is always set aside as reading room, where current newspapers are on file, and in addltion to this each company usually maintains a library. post school is maintained for six months of the year. where he may improve his mental condition if he desires. He is provided with excellent clothing, which, when altered to Tt neatly, is the nattiest uniform known.
 A drunkard or other questionable char acter may possibly creep in among the men enlisted. but he is soon spotted" and under the law that five previous con victions by courts martial are sufficient to award dishonorable discharge, he IS soon gotten rid of. Ii is creditable to the army that all Iflcu lOW SSifiuS liS ranks, except possibly a few left over from the old army, are capable of reading and writing the English language, that is, in a limited sense.
 To enter the service man must submit a certificate of character from his last employer and in many other ways satis- fly the examining officer that he is worthy young man. If he be intelligent his services are sought by the different department chiefs as clerk, or in some other capacity. The new law which all lows any enlisted man of two years service to apply for examination with view to securing a commission has all ready induced many bright young men to enter the ranks. If the people can only be prevailed upon to cast aside the preju- dice which has blinded their judgment of the army for the past twenty years our young men will be only too willing to enlist and enjoy the benefits that accrue during three years term of service.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
The c. s. Ct Reports show RoX3aking Powder superior esW others.
 THENESE LOAN.
An Imperial tk,elatiye Thereto Has Beer

st. PeterS, July 7.--An imperial ukase reiat to the Chinese loan has been lssueRegarding the guarantee eiVeh oy sia. the ukase says that in all cases Ire the sums required for the paymSf coupons fall due and are not
 piacef the appointed time at the dis
 posaI the banks which are charged With So payments the said banks will pc prfed with the necessary resources al thharge of the Russian govern mentithe conditions that the Russian minis5f finance has laid down. The uhasees not mention the redemption oI man, CT any provision that fur .nsr will not be issued before Jan
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
Free coert tonight at LakevleW pera House. AL peru BroSOrchestra. Danc- ing. 7-S-tf
BAER SHOPS CLOSED.
first lime the History of Chicage-Houee
 to House Shaving.

Chleo July 1.-The barber shops here gre closed today. being the first sundain the history of Chicago that they Te not wide open. The doors of the fafGs Palmer house shop were iocked h' the first time since the place was oped many years ago. The down. toWn pbers are organized in favor of the faWbut the uptown shop-keepers are as$st it. Some industrious bar bers pa&d their outfits and went from house t1house during inc day nlvine. their trA They received 25 to 5n cents for each s,vo
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Taken Away to Maryland.-The La Fayette Sun has the following: "On Sun day last, at the home of the brides fa- ther, MT. F. H. Trammell, near Five Points, Mir. John Rumbold and Miss Dora Trammell were pronounced man and wife by Rev w. T. Herndon. on Tuesday they left for the groom's home In Oxford, Md, where they will reside. The Sun extends best wishes"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Will Blow In This Week.-No. 8 fur mace of the mammoth Ensley City plant will blow in during the present week. It is understood that . litional boilers will be added to the already immense number now in use, and when this is done the entire plant of four furnaces will be kept in operation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

A Bugaboo Explained Away-The Clarke County Democrat says: "A good deal is being said about the Texas cot ton pest. Those who have suffered most from this pest and have had the best opportunities for examining it are satis- fled that it is nothing but the old fa- mlliar cotton louse that appears almost every spring, especially when it is cool or wet. Only this and nothing more"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
ALABAMA IN BRIEF.

A Family Almost Entirely Obliterated. The following is taken from the Noun ain Eagle; News reached us of the leath last Sunday evening by lightning # Postmaster Ed Bryan. his wife and oaby of Littlesville, Ala. One little boy s all that is left of the family. and he Fas badly shocked by the fatal bolt"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

ra Prospective Dummy Line.-The South lifn Democrat says; "A civil engineer tlas in town last week looking over the tllimmy line route that is being project tH from Blountsville to Garden City. He expresses himself delighted with the
 route. We don't want to tell all the good
 news at once. but if you will wait few
 months you will hear the whistle"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
LOCAL LAC0NICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters s-Genera| Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

Catholic Temperance Work.-St. Paul Total Abstinence society will hold a meeting this evening at 7:30 D. m. As business of importance will be discussed, it is hoped that there will be large at tendance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
Music at East Lake 5-ao-tf

will go. Do not pay high cases of Ladies' and Gents fine repaired. '
 1910 First Avenue. $
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08


 which is supposed to have been formu- lated after the invasion of the Nahaults in the early centuries of the Christian era. The Mayas are also known to have made a species of paper from the bark of the mulberry tree by a process similar to that employed by the Egyp- tians in preparing the fpapyrus. Of the extant MSS. the most important is that known as the Troano MS, which is in the British museum. It is a very ancient work, dealing mainly with the subjects of theology and history, and it is furnished with numerous illustrations. This Dr. le Plongeon has succeeded in translating, and from it we learn that in ancient times the peninsula of Yucatan was called "Mayax,'' meaning the first or primitive land" It gave it's name to the whole empire of the Mayas, which ex- tended from Tehuantepec on the north to the lsthmus of Darien on the south, and thus comprised all these countries which today constitute Central America. The two chief cities were Uxmal, which was the city of government and Chichin-Itza which was the great metropolis and the center of the ancient Maya civilization, whither came men of learning from all parts of the world. In the ilustra tions of the Troano manuscript some of these visitors are depicted as bearded men like the ancient Assyrians. The ruins of these cities still exist, and to them pr. le Plon1 geon devoted his chief attention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
A Progressist Cabinet.

peIs ra3e. Servia, July 7.-M. Novako- vltcl % nas formed progressist cabinet ausu,it,oAn to the office of prime minister ass ms VII. neld the post of minister Of for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
MUSIC at East Lake five M,ghts } week for dances by MontaIo Bros. Italian band. CnaseN city band every Sum- Soys AIO if
opulists Issue a Call.

u. LlttIe Htsk, Ark. July 7.-It is learned m nsIe tooay that the populists will in the nes. nsa. leW days issue general call for oon - ~ vaenti,n to be held either in Chicago or 0t. Leuis early in August
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

"Remember,' my son, said the pru- dent father. that politeness doesn't cost
 anything" "Yes." was the reply, I've heard that" You don't doubt it, do your" Well. it certainly costs me about $7 week to get any politeness out of the walters in our hotel"-Washington Star.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
THE ST. LOUIS DRILL.
Twenty Thousand People Turn 0ut-The Prizes Are Awarded-Branch Guards Get
 First Place.

St Louis, July 1.-The sun smiled gra- eiously on Camp Hancock today, and by noon fully 2O,000 people had passed through the gates at the fair grounds The only competition was for individuals. Exhibition drills occupied most of the day.
 At m. a sham battle was fought. and at 5:30 the prizes were awarded as fellows:
 Interstate infantry competition, first prize S3oOO and championship cup, valued at $l00O, the latter to be won for three years before it can be retained by any Winner, St. Louis Branch Guards, Company c, national guard of Missouri; Belknap Rifles of San Antonio. Tex, second, National Rifles of Washing ton third Bullen Guards Of Kansas City.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
Against Time.

Against Time.
 The scene is the office of a large bus mess house and this is the way the Wash ington Post stages the drama: DramatlS personae: Father and son.
 Father-Alas my son, 1 must tell you that am ruined and that before the day is done you must go to work to make your own living.
 Son-Work! Make my own living? T.? Why, father!
 Father-Yes, my son, nothing can save me. In three months I shall be q bank rupt. Sinks into chair and sobs). Son (after a moments refiection)--Thi is startling news. must admit, father, But you say you have three months grace Ha! have 1t (eXcitedly)! Can you hold out for three months?
 Father-Yes but no longer.
 Son-Enough. I will save you from bankruptcy and me from working for a living Soon you shall know all.
 Change of scene Parlor Of an uptown residence. Brilliant lights. Personae: Son and cross-eyed heiress.
 He (kneeling before her)-Darling, my love knows no bounds. Tor your sake 1 would pause at nothing, hesitate at no crime kill the umpire-yes. murder Do you know what man in that condition of mind is capable of toward the woman he loves? He would make her lot an end less dream of bliss; pillow her upon roses and scatter her paths with dew-kissed 
 She--Charles--
 He-=Do you believe that l love you (winding his arm around her waist ten derly)? Oh tell me that you love me in return: tell me and name the happy day. She--In six months.
 IIe---It is an eternity!
 She-I'ive. then.
 He-Why not say century?
 She-Four.
 He--Hal Would that my love were like other mens: then. perhaps, might re- strain my imDatiencc to possess you; but with love like mine
 She-Well, then, three.
 Hc-No, make it two and a half. Gov CTS her lips with burning kisscs) Say it. darling. two and half She mods assent and falls around his neck
 Another change of scene. Father and son at home.
 Son-Father, cheer up. I have made a terrible sacrifice for yonr sake. My heart may break. but you will be saved. for l have sworn 10 do it. and ! will keep my word.
 Father (anxonsly)-My son. what do you mean? What have you done? Speak,
 Son-I have aNlanced myself to the daughter of the ice man
 Diagnosing Case Of Love.
 Some men have the misfortune to in-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Young Mems Christian Association.- In many cities of this country the Young Mems Christian associations are doing large work in giving young men an op" portunity to get an education. In the smaller towns three to ten studies are taught, and in the larger associations from ten to twenty-five studies are given. Some associations have as many as 800 students enrolled. Last year in the American associations over 22,000 stu dents were enrolled. Mr. G. B. Hodge of New York, the educational secretary of the Young Mems Christian association international committee, will make an exhibit of the work done by the various associations tonight in the local associa- tion's parlors at o'clock. Birmingham is the only city in Alabama to be visited by MT. Hodge, who has shown this ex- hibit in forty-three associations and to over 25,000 people. Everyone interested in young men is invited There will be no charge and no collection.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
THIRD EDITION.
 PERSONAL.

MT. James I. Atchsen of New York is visiting friends in the city
 MT. and Mrs. J. l.. McConaughy of Montevallo are in the city.
 Mr and Mrs. Solomon of Louisville are visiting Mir. and Mrs. l.. Solomon at the Morris hotel.
 Maj. E. L. Higdon returned yesterday from Mobile, where he went two weeks ago to attend the encampment of the state troops.
 Assistant Travelling Passenger and Freight Agent Louis Darby of the Queen and Crescent left last night on q short trip to Chicago.
 Ex-Gov. Thomas seay and Miss Fan yesterday, returning home from Pcnnsyl- vaIia, where the latter had been at col lege.
 Miss Nan Kelly of Anniston and Miss Jessie Peter of Brierfield were in Bir- mingham last night en route to Wauke sha Wis. where they go to spend the summer.
 Ladies, I am five times overstocked in black and tan 0xfords. Price, 50 cents to S. Brand new and stylish. l am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap. sacrifice. T. c. King, 2026 First ave nue.
 Misses Lyl Davidson and Lucy ane5 Augusta Jones of Selma, the last Il sisters of Mrs. l.. V. Clark came urn ble Selma yesterday. and this morp%ill K. leave~for New York, where thiin a Ma party for voyage across thelntic. ton Mrs. J. H. Patton returDesterday me from Chicago, aecompa. by her Ph daughter, Mrs. c. H. Kipho mas been 162 seriously ill several " The many I friends Of the latter w. glad to know 'ii1 II
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Alabama Delegates Leave.-The Ala bama delegates to the national conven- ton of Christian Endeavor societies left last night over the Louisville and Nash vile road for Boston. The following delegates went from Birmingham: Prof. and Mrs. w. P. Taylor, Mrs. L. A. Town ley, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Naldo Allen, Miss Williamson, Miss Jessie Roberts, Rev. MT. Mckinley of Pratt City and MT. Lanier. number of delegates from other parts of the state were on the train.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08


 aborigines. The eonstrnction of the tire alpha bet followed, and with that Dr. le Plongeon has succeeded in 1 deeiphering these hitherto inoompre
 slble hieroglyphics. The comparison the hieratic alphabet of the Mayas mat of the ancient Egyptians revea slmilitude which amounts practicall identity. pr, le Plongeon furthern points out that there exists a singul close resemblance between the gramr lcal forms and the syntax of the
 tongues, many of the words and cha ters having a precisely similar meal In the two languages. Stranger still. lhltlai letters of the Maya names for various objects which constitute
 egyptian alphabet are the very letter represented. From this it would Il therefore, that both of these so,,oa qulred the art of writing fEoshss sa't,e the
 source, or that one of s<'"s' Ut '"e
 art to the other. tention to the the Known MSS. Of the Mayas wbieaped destruction at the hands r.dtical Bishop I.anda, who acco~sd the Spanish invaders. ,rl-dSS. are written on sheets of .lment prepared from deer skin in
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

toms entire line of Gents fine Get the latest styles from us. shoe house in the city with 2
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

dies Shoes and Oxfords all forty days. We open up forty t,aehed. All kinds of shoes
 ST. PIERRE,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
TALES OF LOVE,
Charlie's Mistake.

There was woe in the room and two girls. The girl with the pink nose and weepy eyes was closing a spell of tears with little catchy sobs and dabs at her face with her hankerchief. T should say didn't go to the waltz reception" she re- peated indignantly, as chronicled by the Chicago News"
 T was certain Charlie was going to take you" answered the girl in the new tan shoes, in the soothing, salt-in- wounds manner used by women who love each other.
 He was" went on the weeper more CO., herently. And he's just as mad as I am. You sec, we moved into this block just a week before the reception and Charlie hadn't been able to get around to make the final arrangements about going He had asked me in general way a month ago."
 Yes. know, you were so delighted at the chance," said the girl with the new tan shoes.
 Well" went on the girl with the pink nose "the day of the reception he called in the afternoon with big box of flow CTS, which he told the maid to send up to me, with note that wasn't addressed and which said the carriage would call at S."
 T don't see much of anything about that to make you weep" expostulated the girl with the tan shoes.
 "Oh, don't you" snapped the weeper. He called all right and I was ready for him; only don't you See he had taken the house next door for ours all the while, and that mean Daisy Dasher had my flowers and my not and was all dressed to go and asked him if it wasn't sweet oa her to go on such short notice, and she went and had my fun and Charlie couldn't say Word!"
 The enormity of the catastrophe so ap- -.x. x.I elx1 that she wildly offered face bleach to thS girl with the pink nose as an aid to re- cuperation and totally forgot to straight en her hat before she went down stairs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

:. ton, O., ifth Company F. First rsol, Q N. G. M., first.
 The Branch Guardsaed 1159.5O n paints out of posri220, the Belk- 7, naps lOI9:50. and.sationals T4.75. . First prizes0 and 5000 challenge , cup; secorze, 5000; third prize, $S0U; Z fourth, $500 fifth prize, $500
 lr individual contests the prizes
 y First prize, $l00; second prize S5, third prize. $l5; fourth prize, $10. Interstate maiden contest, score possi- le 2020 points: Bullen Guards, Company .. national guard of Missouri, 1g30 %; lational Rifles. Company B. Washing 'n, l1 C., 1S93.O0; Company F, First regi ient,. ational guard of Missouri, 1717.00; henlx Light Infantry. Company c, 20 90.
 First prize $15Oo second prize $500, 1ird prize $250 A
 Zouave interstate contest, possible core 1900: Nicely zouaves, Memphis, '2l 70; Walsh Zouaves, St. Louis, 1911. 25; IaIe Zouaves, Kansas City, 1204.7 70.
 Flrst prize $1500, second prize $500. nird prize $250
 Interstate artillery contest, possible ,70
 Indianapolis Light Artillery, battery A.
 N. G.. 1141.25; Rockville Light Artil- 'ry, battery c, l. N. G., 10405O; Dallas rtillery, Company B, First artillery, exas, iOss.75; Light Battery A, N. G. NJ, )3725.
 First prize, s2Ooo; second. s75O; third, ,50
 Individual contest-First prize. Arthur :. West, Phoenix Light Infantry, Day on, O.; second w. F. Thompson, Branch uards, St. Louis; third, Sergt. Charles ,urfee. Walsh Zouaves, St. Louis; )urth, F. w. Albert, corps National flies, Washington, D. c.
 After the awarding of prizes good-byes ere said and the encampment declared losed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

The Founders Birthday.-The Alabama Tribune says of the founder of Cullman, Tor whom the town was named. "Col. John G. Cullman, the founder of the city, celebrated the 72d anniversary of his birth last Tuesday evening. A large num- Der ot his many friends gathered at his residence to pay their respects in honor Of the event, and two bands of music without played serenading airs galore.
 The colonel was in the best of spirits and looked hale and hearty. Apparently he will live to see many more anniversaries"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

{ U0EQ l-Smith & Stough- DllU BD ] prices for shoes.
 late toes and colors. The only
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Shoes, tan and black, and La Sa5. GOO worth must be sold in frs t-elass custom departmen
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08

Diagnosing Case Of Love. Some men have the misfortune to in-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-08
SLAUGHTER SALE OF SUMNER

tan Shoes June 2ad. All the
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-04
THRouoH gURopG.

In tho announcements Of marriageA
m Spain, the ages Of the contracting
parties are always given.
BARRELS Of wine, anchors, scythes-
IN fact all kinds of merchandise
conveyed by the post o61ce department.
IT Il the custom for house builders in
Germany to leave . small hat place ON
the roof Of each house, for storlks to
rest and build on.
FRANCE has offered o10O. 900, 900 to
King Leopold for the Congo Free State,
I'm case Belgium will not take It, ac-
cording to Berlin reports.
SPAIN has just ordered that all
steamers flying the Spanish flag or sub
sidized by the government shall In fu-
ture carry none but Spanish engineers.
The prevailing practice is to carry at
least two British engineers, and for
merly all were British.
GERMANY's proposal for the establish
ment of'international postage stamps
is being examined by the British post
Office authorities. Such a stamp would
enable correspondents to incloso re-
turn postage for their answers, which
they now cannot do. The principle has
already been adopted in the intsrna-
tio1Rl return postal card.