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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
BANK CASHIER KILLED
By a Robber, Who Secures Booty and Makes
 His Escape.

Chicago, June 23-C H. Birch one of the bank cashiers of the West Chicago Street Car company, was murdered in his office at the car bank. at Milwaukee and Armitage avenues, at 2:30 o'clock this morning. The cash drawer was rob bed of from $100 to $2OO
 Birch was alone in his office when the robber entered. There were men in the bank at the time, but no one was within calling distance. The cashier was in a wire cage, but had left the door open. When the robber demanded the money in the drawer MT Birch reached for his revolver. and was immediately shot. He fell to the floor, but managed to fire one shot, which went wild. The burglar fired three more shots into his body, and then, emptying the cash drawer, ran out with its contents and escaped.
 The safe in the office contained $5000 in currency and the door was open, but this money was not touched. MT. Birch died at o'cloci- and while he was able to give description of his murderer no tra.s u him has as yet been found.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Bitten by Spider.

Cincinnati, June 23.-W c. Owens rep resentative from the Ashland district of Kentucky, who defeated w c. ?. Breck- in1idge, is poisoned by a spiders bite and his condition is alarming. He was bitten week ago. His arm is terribly swollen. He has been attending the races here, but left hurriedly for his home last night on special train A physician in the city told him that his arm would have to be amputated to save his life. He goes to have his home surgeon do the work He was suffering severely when he left here at 10 D. m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Slick Citizen Captured.

Marianna, Fla. June 23.-W. J. Dykes, a young man, has been arrested for steal ing money and jewelry from several parties. He came here about two months ago, dressed well and spent money freely. There are many persons named Dykes near here, and he claimed kin with all of them. They invited him to their homes, and when he left they nearly all ways missed something. Matters reached a climax when Mrs. Grant who had en- tertained him. missed over s20O She had Dykes arrested and he is now in jail. It is thought that he is wanted in Mobile and other places for crooked work.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
VoInnteers Ratnrn.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 23.-A cable gram to the Times-U Union from Key West, Fla, says: The Times Unions correspondent is reliably informed that nine of the party that left here on the Sth with Roloff and Sanchez returned this morning. It is supposed they weak ened at the last moment or failed to make connections. They report having spent the past eighteen days on Boco- chise, and have been without food for nine days. At first they started to tell of their experiences, but were hushed up. Leading Cubans refuse to talk of the matter
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Daath for a Melon.

Jacksonville. Fla, June 23.-Will Grif- fin, a 9-year-old negro, fell into the river this evening and was drowned. Too great a love for watermelons was the cause of the boys death. He went down to the river, and, seeing some old broken watermelons floating in the river, con- cluded that he would have them. He secured long stick, and, getting on lighter which lay moored to the wharf, began to try to pull them toward him so he could reach them. It is supposed that he laid too much weight on the stick, which slipped from the piece of melon he was fishing for, and he went headlong into the river
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24

became known in the clubs this after noon that Lord Salisbury had been sum- moned by the queen it was said that he would not consent to form a ministry with the present house of commons and that he would recommend the queen to dissolve parliament.
 The unionist rank and file advise a prompt appeal to the country. They believe that they will obtain a majority of so in the next parliament. They are now very enthusiastic and sanguine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Men Going Back to w ork.

Charleston, W. Va, Jufe 23.-All in- formation from the Elkhorn coal re- zion is to the effect that quiet prevails and that no trouble is anticipated. The men are slowly go- ing back to work, and the railroad has advanced freight rates on coal. Gov ernor McCorkle leaves tomorrow for that section, not to look after the strike but to assist in assessing the railroad nronerty for taxation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
sunday BalI Plavers Arrested.

Chicago, June 23--The Sunday Ob- servance league made good it's threat today and arrested the members of the Chicago league ball team after the third inning of the game with Cleveland. President Hart told the five constables that he would submit quietly to arrest if the players were allowed to give bond on the spot. This was agreed to. and Jus tice Frank A. Cleveland of Norwood park, before whom the warrants were sworn out, accepted M. Posner and F. Frank as securities for the players. Each man was held in $100 bond until July ?. when the case will come up for trial
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
FLORENCE.
Wheeler Rifles Of to Camp-The Fourth of
 July to Be Observed Fittingly.

JuIy 10 Be ObserVed FlttlngIy,
 Florence, June 23.-(Speeial) )--The Wheeler Rifles of this city and detachl ment of the company from Tuscumbia will leave tonight for the encampment at Mobile. The company will be com manded by Capt. R. O. Mcfarland. Thirty-nine men will go.
 Lauderdale county will celebrate on the Fourth in thoroughly patriotic man. ner. A grand barbecue will be given at the fair grounds in this city, and speech making and horse racing will enliven the day. The barbecue has been well advertised over this section, and several thousand people are expected to be on hand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Wanted to End His Life

Brooklyn, June 23.--Joseph Wood, an old time ship carpenter living at 145 Wy nan street. Long Island City, was ar raigned before Justice Laimbeer in the Ewen Street police court, this morning on charge of having attempted to end his life yesterday afternoon by leaping into the river from the dock at Kent street. Wood would have been drowned
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Neero pesperado KiJled

Ocala, Fla, June 23.-Jim Sanders a negro desperado, was shot and killed by Marshal Bargainer early this morning The negro was wanted for several of lenses. and when ordered to throw up his hands began firing at the marshal. The officer returned the fire with fatal ef- feet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Gobbled Up by the southerr

Washington, June 23.--The Southern Railway company has taken possession of the Atlanta and Florida railroad from Atlanta to Fort Valley, Ga, 105 miles. MT. William Bailey Thomas has been retained as superintendent of that
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
BASEBALL.
National League Standing.
AtNew Orleans,

New Orleans, June 23.--Montgomery closed the series with New Orleans to- day before large crowd of spectators, and narrowly escaped a shut out al the instance of the local team All three of the games went where Gertie wears her beads" and the visitors were outplayed at every point of the game. Carl, who was mercilessly hammered all over Mont gomery, was in the box today, and the brilliant playing of the locals swiped many base hit off the visitors. New Orleans batted Neal over into the next parish and the visiting fielders were Whistling for help all through the game. Twelve earned runs were made by New Orleans, and Montgomery earned the ace in their necklace of goose eggs. Nine teen hits with d total of twenty-five bases was the result of he pyrotcchnical baseball display by the home team. Score:
 R II D New Orleans. 20313OO2 e-l7 10 0 Montgomery ;. GO 0 0 o. 1 ) Batteries--Carl and Bonding; Neal and Rappold. Umpire-Jack Petty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
Attaokea bua wild Roar

Tallahassee, Fla, June 23-Near this place yesterday Mrs Moore was at tackled by wild boar and fatally in jured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
At Evansville.

Evansville, Ind. June 23.-Manager Stalings of Nashville has finally decided that the Evansville team is too strong for him. and wants them to give him "Ollie Beard to even up." The local team beat the Nashvilles today, making four out of the five games. They won the game by hard hitting. getting 22 hits for 37 bases. and the visitors got but hits. Score:
 R H E Evansville .....O0 3133 0 2-1s g o Nashville ....0<0 O 4 0 0 0 0 0-4 6 8 standardization and Field; Dan- iels and Sweeny. Umpire, Clarke.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
At Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, June 23.--Mcnphis had shade the best of the hitting and fielding in tuday's game, and thus won. The attendance was in the thousands, and wae so large and enthusiastic as to insure the continuance of the game in Memphis throughout the rest of the sea- son on q sound basis. II was a post poncd game. Score:
 R H F Memphis ...2 2 1 1 1 0 Q 01---6 s 3 Little Rock .... 0 2 0 O02 0 0--4 s i I3attenies--Burrell and OMeara; Fi- field and Mic. Umpire-Kllne.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-24
National League.

At Chicago R H F Chicago 301041 2s-13 19 2 Cleveland ......0 0 9 0 o o ? 00-4 9 8 Batteries-Gri1ith and Kittridge: Don- oyan and Knoll.
 At St. Louis R H D St. Louis .3 3O11040 O's-g II 5 Cincinnati ......0 0 0 2 o 1 0 o 0-3 6 2 Batteries-Staley and Pietz; Foreman, Dwyer and Murphy.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada
e. Hurd, of Groton, South Dakota, we
quote: "Was taken with bad CO. d,
which settled on my lungs, cough set
in and finally terminated in cOnsump-
tlon. Four doctors gave me up, say
ing could live but short time. l
gave myself up TO my Saviour, deter
mined If l could not stay with my
friends on earth would meet my alb
sent ones above. My husband was adj
vised to get DR., Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds.
| gave it a trial, took, In all, eight
bottles; it has cured me, and, thank
God, am now a well and hearty
woman" Trial bottles free at Eagle
drug store. Regular size, so cts. and
Si.0O. 4
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Good looks are more than skin deep
depending upon healthy condition OF
all the vital organs. II the liver be
inactive, you have bilious look, il
your stomach be dlsordered, you have
"A dyspcptic look and If your kidneys
be affected, you have pinehed look.
Secure good health and you will have
good looks. Electric Bitters is the
great Alternative and tonic, aud acts
directly on these vital organs. Cures
pimples, blCtches, bolls and gives a
good complexion. Sold at Eagle drug
store, so cts. per bottle. 4
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

The Oasis says that numbers OF
American cattle dealers are trying to
purchase entire herds Of cattle in the
states Of Pueblo aud Hidalgo, and
10000 head have already been shipped
from chihuahua to Kansas City and
St. Louis.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Tucson Star; A gentleman who
was in the city yesterday says that In
Kansas horses are killed and fed to the
hogs, in order to get rid OF them.
They are worth SO head as hog feed,
and make good feed, too. Up in Ore
gon they go Kansas one better and
kill horses, can the flesh and sell IL for
table use. They realize more than So
a head on them too.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Nearly half the delegates to the
democratic convention Of Illinois to
be held next month, have been elect
ed, and nine tenths Of them are fer
free coinage.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Fishermen report that the Pecos
has been dynamited along the entire
route, destroying many fish. Burned
fuse is found at many places on the
bank.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

The peach crop of New Mexico nu-
merically will be light but in quanti-
ty and quality it promises to be nearly
I'm To the average.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

The Maricopa s. Phoenix railroad
has commenced grading on the line
from Tempe to Mesa. Six or eight
weeks will suffice to complete the
road.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt heum, few
er sores, letter. chapped bands, chill
bains, corns and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale at Eagle drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

The damage to crops in the north
ern states from the recent cold snap
aggregate several million dollars.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Citizen: The county OF Bernalillo
is capable Of supporting 100000 farm
ers, and will do so when the water
now going to waste IS stored In reser-
voirs and used for irrlgatlng purposes.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Is continually going on in the human
system. The demon Of impure blood
strives to gain victory over the consti-
tuition, to ruin health, to drag victims
to the grave. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
the weapon with which TO defend ones
self, drive the desperate enemy from
the field, and restore bodily health for
many years.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

In Phoenix the season has arrived
when if a man is sent TO the ''eooler"
every body else grows enyious.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

Arizona is now shipping lumber
@ ist and west.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24
TERRITORIAL.
COURT or PRIVATE LAND OLAIMs,

Joseph m Reed OF Iowa, Chief Justice.
Associate JUSTICEs-Wilbur f. stone, Of
Colorado; Thomus G. Fuller, OF North CARROLL
l,A William NJ. Murray, of Tennessee; Henry
e. luss, OF Kansas. - e.
Matthew g. Reynolds, of Missouri. U. s.
AftnrnpN
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

San Francisco is considering the
question Of imposing bicycle tax of
Sl2 year on these vehicles. This
proposition grows out of the reckless
riders and not from any desire to work
hardship to bicycle owners aud users.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

HOOPS PILLS cure nausea, sickness,
indigestion and billousness. 25c. 6
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Azure Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1895-05-24

D. H. KEDZIE,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND
CONVEYANCER.
fordsburg New Mexico
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BIGGEST CORN CROP KNOWN.
Estimate shows n Yield of Nearly
2,5OO,OOO,OO Bushels.

CHICAGO, Aug "A local paper says:
The crop of corn this year will be the
largest that has ever been known. 1t Is
estimated at the present time that the
yield will exceed by 2O0,000OO0 bushels the
record of any previous year. This condi-
ton did not exist month ago. At that
time the continued drought in nearly all the
corn States made the outlook dubious for
an average yield. but the rains came copi-
ously-heavy. continued showers, just at the
time most needed and to-day prosperity
hovers closer over millions of homes than
for many year. How much depends upon
the corn crop is realized by a few. The corn
crop will bring more money. if marketed.
than all other grain products combined. The
estimated yield Of corn for this year is
from ESQ 0oo,ooo to 2, 500 900 bushels. At
cember or May delivery, the crop will be
worth $500, 600, coo. A decline of ; cents a
bushel would make difference of Sl15, 0o0-
600 In the value of the crop. To emphasize
the immensity OF this product II may be
said that the State Of Iowa alone will
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once, for we are able The voice of fear
and the voice of faith had been heard. The
former prevailed. With loud lamentation,
spreading throughout the camp, Israel aban-
doned the purpose to enter the new home,
and turned back to wander in the wilder
ness. Oeut. /, 26, $500
CONCLUSION.-The people were tested
and found wanting. They were not ready
for Canaan. Notwithstanding the many
splendid achievements under divine guild
ance during the past year eek. Kill y, they
had not yet learned to trust In God. They
expected success in their own strength
dan. w. 800, and their hope departed in
the presence of obstacles. God could not
use them. He must raise up another gen.
Grafton, schooled by half a century. or long
er time, If necessary q Pet. iii, 81, to do His
service. So has ii been in all nations and
ages Men have failed to reach their pos
sibilities because they have not looked for
ward psalm cxxi, u, nor grasped the hand
that is omnipotent. QHeb. viii, 81 On the
threshold OF a glorious future, because or
giants in the way they have turned back
from golden fields and luscious fruits, the
free gifts of Heaven, to wandering. to hun
ger and WEAKNESS, and to ignominious
graves. The Calebs and the Joshuas of
whom we shall hear again, are the men
who win victory and make history. psalm
cxxxviii, 3, 7-S)
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more than those can ever know VINO have
not tasted its bitterness, but added 10 the
DINER great misfortune OF her life, how
much IL means only she can tell out OF her
silent sorrow and desolation. That she will
never speak her sorrows makes them the
more worthy to be heard. None can heal
them but He who makes the blind 10 see
and breaks the seal Of the tomb.
And now to these misfortunss stall there
be added that OF the want of the comforts
OF lifey Shall this be the answer that the
Disciples OF Christ shall make TO the mute
appeal of that womanly life, for thirty
years giving itself away on the altar of
Christian service? Christ CONES 20 us in
the widowed-in the smitten- Let not
miss him in His visitation.
1T Is noisy world and * IS often hard
for the heart and conscience 10 lear, but
let us try TO stand in the hush Of the soul
at the grave OF that noble man, and then
at the threshold OF that smitten home and
listen. We shall hear the voice of God call
ing u.s."
At %. m. the State Ministerial Associa-
ton began it's convention. Joseph Franklin,
OF Bedford, being the president. The presi-
dent delivered his annual address, in which
he reviewed the work OF the past briefly.
and devoted the remainder of his paper to
suggestions for the future work. A number
of short addresses were made on various
subjects, and at 345 W. w. Wilmer. OF
New Castle. delivered sermon. and last
night s H. Creighton, of Crawfordsville
preached. The committees were appointed
and will report to-day.
This morning at $50 President McGarvey
Will deliver the last of his series of lee
lures on THE Bibles Account of Itself"
Tonight concert will be given by the
Bethany College Pierians, an organization
which has achieved no little success in the
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raise enough corn this year to supply more
than five bushels TO every man, woman
and child in the United States. Illinois
Iowa, Minnesota. Missouri. Nebraska com
prise what has been termed the corn belt.
This section furnishes nearly, If not quite
two-thrds of the entire corn product. So
favorable have the reports been of an enor-
nous crop that the managers of the vari-
Gus railroads that traverse the valleys of
the Mississippi and Missouri rivers are al
ready making arrangements and perfecting
their equipment for handling the crop. The
force of workmen has been increased in a
number of the shops and all rolling stock
use in addition TO new freight cars that
are being hurried rapidly in construction.
The government report of July 10 indi-
Gated that there would be an unusually
large yield of corn, but since that report
was issued the conditions have vastly i'm
proved. Secretary Morton has called for a
special report on corn from all weather
stations. which will be furnished next Tues
day. The previous greatest yield of any
year was in 1889. when the acreage was
Is 319 651 and the total 2.2i2. 500. 600 bushels.
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EDUCATIONAL.
The INDIANA LAW SCHOOL,
Indianapolis, Ind.

The school year for 1865 begins Oct 1.
1895, and closes May n. 1896 Thanksgiving va
cation from Nov. q to Dec l. Holiday va
cation from Dec. u 10 jan ,.
The faculty consists OF Hon. Byron X
Elliott president William p Fishback dean.
Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks. Hon. Addison
G. Harris and Hon. John II. Wilson. The
faculty is aided by an able corps OF lee
turers. among whom are Mr.. Charles W.
Smith. Mr.. Augustus Lynch Mason. late
dean of the Law Department OF DePauw
University, Air. William +. Elliott. Mr.. John
A. Finch. Mr.. William p. Kappes. Mr.. VIII
liam W. Thornton. and other occasional
lecturers. No law school in the country il
better equipped for imparting instruction TO
students who have chosen the law for
profession.
For catalogue and further Information.
address,
WILLIAM p. FISHBAcK. Dean.
Indianapolis. Ind
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New Political Maps.

William b. Burford sent out few adj
vance copies of his new city and State
political maps last night The city map Is
the those published I'm recent
years. corrected to show the present pre-
cinct and ward boundaries The State man
shows tho new congressional. senatorial
and representative districts.
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BUILDING AND LOAN.

BUILDING AND LOAN-The very lowest
rates on loans can be obtained at the
Building and Loan Office, SO East Mar
ket street. HOWARD KIMBALL. Sec
rotary.
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A meeting OF the State Liquor League has
been called for Sept 4. in this city. for the
purpose OF electing officers and delegates 10
the national convention. which meets I'm
Washington. -. G., IN october. An effort
in. Indianapolis.
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CHEESE BON HOOPS-Manufacture of
cheese box hoops please quote United
States price. car lots and less. f. K. &
j. NJ. CHURCH, Angelica, -. Y.
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Washington Post.
The woman who opposes the bicycle
bloomers at once sets everybody TO think
ing of bow legs.
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BY REV. JAMES Z. GILBERT. d. d..
Secretary OF the American Society OF Re-
ligious Education.
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Kansas City Journal
A man has declined the presidency of a
trolley road because he wishes to take
life more easily. He must be related TO
Holmes, the woman killer.
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philadelphia ]

Philadelphia Record.
Maid Marian's name is declared to
be no more than an aristocratic form OF
Mary Ann. 1t is, indeed. 'hard to beat
the Irish"
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MIsCELLANE0Ils.

HAY-Kansas upland prairie is the best.
Write for prices your station. CHESTER
FIELD COMMISSION CO.. Kansas City.
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These lessons constitute the Sunday
school extension department OF the above
named society. All who study them are
requested to send their names, postoffice
address and denomination, mentioning
this paper, to the author at Washington.
ID c. for enrolment
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The Floors. special designs. Jno. NJ Llny.
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wANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED-Salesman salary from start.
permanent place. BROWN BROfHENs
COMPANY. Nurserynen. Chicago