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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
THE STRAIGHT OF 1T.
Tom Watson and the Constitution Finally Understand Each 0ther-He's Back
 to His Original Proposition.

Atlanta, July 3O.-The Constitution published yesterday morning its second telegram to MT. Watson as follows:
 Atlanta, July 29.-In your statement sent out last night by the Augusta Chronicle you say that unless Sewall re- tires you know of but two plans-first, two distinct electoral tickets,and, second, electoral tickets composed partly of dem ocrats and partly of populists. On the basis that neither you nor MT. Sewan can nor will retire. how can fusion on electoral tickets be accomplished, and on the basis of what vote should apportion- ment between populists and democrats be made?"
 No reply was received to this in time for publication in yesterdays paper, but early yesterday morning the following reply was received by the Constitution:
 '"Thomas, Ga. July 29.-I sent out no statement. Your reporter misunder- stood me if he quoted me as you say. In the event that Sewall does not retire pop ulists will put out full electoral ticket. There can be no fusion unless Sewall withdraws. I give this merely as my opinion. THOMAS D. WATSON"
 In justice to MT. Watson it should be stated that he filed his answer to the Constitutions query Wednesday night,
 
 message was not forwarded until yes- terday morning.
 Upon the arrival of yesterdays Consti- tuition at MT. Watson's home he prompt- ly telegraphed explaining how his mes- sage of the night before had not been sent, not desiring to be placed in the attitude of having refused to answer the questions propounded him.
 After explaining the delay in trans mission MT. Watson says:
 "The letter to the Chronicle is all right. I could not know that you alluded to this, for did not even know that 1t had published 1t. I had sent out no state ment last night, as your dispatch al- legged. I was at loss to know what you meant As stated in a telegram to the New York Herald, the executive commit tee will determine all these questions. Perhaps the state convention will do 1t. My own Judgment Is that we must run a full electoral ticket unless Sewall re- tires. I have tried to make prompt and courteous replies to your questions, hav- ing no intentions to delay or evade.
 THOMAS E. WATSON"
 This, therefore, carries MT. Watson back to his original proposition, as con- tained in his letter to the Augusta Chronicle, and presents striking con- trast to his telegram of yesterday morn- ing to the Constitution, in which he says "there can be no fusion unless Sewall withdraws."
 The Chronicle letter, dated July 2s, is as follows:
 unless Sewall retires I know of but two plans:
 "1. Two distinct electoral tickets-one Bryan and Sewall, the other Bryan and Watson.
 "2 One electoral ticket composed partly of democrats and partly of popu- lists.
 s'The executive committee of the peo- ple's party must decide on the plan.
 THOMAS E. WATSON"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-T
A Dog as a Witness.

Chicago Tribune.
 One of the main witnesses in case in Chicago recently, which was to deter mine the ownership of valuable great Dane, was the dog itself, who apparently knew several different languages-at least he answered one of the parties to the suit when called in a half dozen for eign tongues, but when the other side called him in plain English he paid no attention whatever, seeming to be more interested in the doings of a fly travelling up and down a window pane.
 There were two parties to the suit, named Radell and Hines, and each of them some time ago lost a dog re- sembling the one in question. and when Mr. Hines found this one in Mr. Radells possession, there was trouble. When the case came to trial MT. Radell claimed the dog because he had lost one just like him, and because the animal had come to his store and manifested the utmost fa- miliarty with the surroundings. He call ed the dog in English several times, but no attention was paid to him by the animal Then MT. Hines whispered a word in Spanish and the dog bounded to him. Again was the call repeated, this time in German, and again the dog man ifested joy. For the third time the anil nal was called, this time in French, and he answered it by almost knocking MT. Hines over in his rush to him.
 MT RadeIl once more attempted to win the dogs attention by calling him in English, but the only answer he received was a stare This closed the case, and Mir. Hines was told to go home with the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
PERSONAL.

Charles Sparks of Shelby is in the city. M. L. Robertson of Cullman is in the city.
 c. E. Wilson of Russellville is in the city.
 Congressman w. F. Aldrich is in the city.
 c. S. Wood of Mobile is registered at the Morris.
 Candidate Goodwin was in the city last night.
 R. s. Lewis of Shelby is registered at the Florence.
 A. W. Hoffman of Salem was in the city yesterday.
 Robert H. Foreman of Attalla is vis- ttor to the city.
 on. G. c. Alman of Russellville Is in th- city on business.
 >en J. w. Burke of Jacksonville is re istered at the Norris.
 Milo Kimbrell of Kimbrell is stopping al Ike Opera House hotel.
 T M. Barnes of Montgomery is regis -te4 ! at the Opera House hotel.
 Editor s. Y. Hampton of the Southern Wheelman, Atlanta, is in the city. Miss M. Clare Baker of Greensboro is visiting Mrs. R. $. Munger on the South Highlands.
 Mrs. W. P. Gideon Is visiting relatives near Aberdeen, Miss. She will be ab- senl for a month.
 Congressman J. H. Bankhead was in tn. city yesterday. He reports the party sn good shape i'll the Sixth district and looks for many gains to democracy.
 Among the arrivals last night were: J. H. Hicks, Memphis; s. A. Lawrence, Chi cago; Barney Nathan, Chicago; J. M. J.amsey, Cleveland, O.; H. Moore, Lou lsviile.
 C. B. Powell left last night for south Alabama, where he will speak for de- mocracy He speaks at Cuba, Sumter county, today and at Bridgeville, Pick ems county, tomorrow.
 Gentlemen, fear that I will carry over 1000 pairs of tans, but if cutting the price at and less than first cost will move them then we will not have one pair left. I mean just that. Please remember that our stock of Banister shoes are com plete. We carry about $40Oo in those shoes all the time. Free shine to those who wear our shoes. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
4 Fire Nipped in the Bud.

Yesterday morning about 11:10 o'clock alarms were turned in for fire in the two-story frame building at the south east corner of Second avenue and Twen- ty-fifth street. The fire department re- sponded promptly and found almost the entire roof aflame, and it looked as if the entire structure was doomed, but three streams were soon turned on the flames and it was but short time until they were subdued.
 The building belongs to the Jefferson County Savings bank and was occupied by negroes. The damage amounted to about $50. The origin of the fire is un- known.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
NOT SATISFIED WITH PROOF.

Jnsurance Companies Investigating the
 Sudden Death of Dr. Poore.
 Atlanta, July 30.-Some of the insur- ance companies here are Investigating the sudden death of Dr. John !. Poore of Monroe, Ga. He was insured for $45, ,0OO and died suddenly The insur- ance companies knew when he was i'm creasing his policies that he was a man of very modest means. Now they are not satisfied with the proof of his dea th- The policies were for s20,O00 in the Mu- tual Reserve Fund association; $10,000 in the Fidelity Mutual; s10,000 in the Washington Mutual and 5000 in the At lanta Mutual.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
All Around Crooks Arrested.

Savannah, Ga., July 30.--United States Marshal Hurst arrested Henry and J. A Riddick of Camden county at Triton today for counterfeiting. They had been previously arrested for safe cracking and counterfeit silver dollars were found on their persons. They are believed to be- long to a gang of counterfeiters who work in that section.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
ONE KILLED, TEN sCALDED. The Boiler in O Big shingle Mill in Michigan
 Explodes.

Traverse City, Mich. July so.-The boiler in Sulivan's big shingle mill at Cedar bursted yesterday afternoon. The engine room, boilers and engine were completely ruined and the mill badly shattered.
 Engineer Walter Scott was badly man. gled and scalded and lived but two hours. Ten other employees were more or less seriously scalded and bruised.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31

Catholic church. He said Far. O'Brfen was the democratic nominee for sheriff. was entitled to every democratic vote in the county and that he should be elected. He said Mir O'Brien controlled 5000 votes and had them in his pocket, and if he was defeated for sheriff his vote was ready to go into that pocket with the 5000 others because he was not deserving of defeat on account of his religion.
 After the speaker closed many paid their respects to Governor Oates and not few present came up to MT. O'Brien and giving him their hands, said his manly speech had converted them, as they had previously decided to vote against him, but were now ready to pledge him their support. One of these was young man who will on Monday next cast his maiden vote.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
MIR. THOMAS H. HOLT,
Past Grand Master of the 0. 0. F. of
 Alabama, Is Dead

MT. Thomas H. Holt died yesterday af- ternoon at his residence, corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-ffth street, after a short illness with bowel troubles. MT. Holt was past grand master of the Inde- pendent Order Odd Fellows of Alabama and an old and representative citizen of this city. He was also a member of other organizations here. His many friends will be pained to hear of his dpatb
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31

Intense Interest in Mississippi in Madison
 County's Election.
 Jackson, Miss, July S0.--Great interest is felt here in the prohibition election held in Madison county today, but noth- ing definite can be learned as to the re- suit, both sides claiming victory. Madi- son Is one of the seven wet counties of the state the other sixty-eight being dry. and the most able prohibition speak CTS of the state spoke from every stump during the red-hot canvass just closed. The result is anXiously awaited.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured " F. J. CHENEY & CO.
 Proprietors, Toledo O. We. the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be- lever him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry
 WEST & TRUAx,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo Q. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Price, f5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. 7-1-1nl-sun-wky
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
ACharming House Party.

Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes and his charm ing wife are entertaining at their home lovely house party, composed of four bright little maidens: Bessie Jemison, Maggie Nixon, Annie Jemison and Louise Walker
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Struck by a Rock.

The man who drives the two little mules attached to the street car on the Behrens' park line has more things than hot weather and a slim patronage to try his patience. Yesterday morning a ne- gro threw a large rock, which struck the driver, making very bad cut in his head The negro then ran
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
DEATH REGISTER.
Can't. Clinton Hialon.

Florence, July 30.-(Speeial)-Capt Clinton Hfslop, veteran river man, died yesterday at his country home, near Florence, aged S6 years. For more than fifty years he was one of the best known steamboat captains on the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, but for several years has been living quietly in the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Mir. Bass Is a Benedict.

MT. Willis Bass, who is mailing clerk at the postoff1ce, is off on his summer vacation. It will be a surprise to his many friends in the city to know that he has become a benedict. MT. Bass writes that he will take a honeymoon trip to Atlanta, Washington and New York be- fore returning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Elect Officers-The Next Meeting at Old
 Point Comfort, Va.

Point Comfort, Va.
 Asheville, N. C., July 3o.-At the ses- sion this morning of the Southern Dem tai association the election of officers was held, with the following result: W. H. Richards, Knoxville. president; E. P. Beadles, Danville. first vice pres- ident; A. P. Johnston, second vice presi- dent; B. P. WeIch. Pensacola. Fla, third vice president; P. B. Brabson, Knoxville, treasurer; c. L. Alexander. Charlotte, corresponding secretary; s. W. Foster, Atlanta, recording secretary; w. R. Cliff ton, Waco, Tex, and H. E. Beach, ,Clarks- vile, Tenn, executive committed
 The next meeting of the association will be held-at Old Point Comfort on the first Tuesday in August. 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Ben Del eLef11OS>~n~
A Unique Character.

cratic Jews, who are now trying to kill the republican party. If I had been there, MT. Chairman, Christ would never have been killed. He would be alive and doing we'll right now" This speech won the day, and the contestants from Lee went out leaving Ben the hero of Nose ley's cohorts.
 JAMES E. SIMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
FAILURES.

Dreyf,,s, Kohn 6 Co.,, New York. New York, July S0.--Dreyfus, Kohn X O.. importers of silks. yelv Is. ribbons and millinery goods. S5 and q nrrcer street, assigned today. Liabilities, s35o,- 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Delivered to the Reserves

Savannah, Ga, July 30-The United States monitor Passaic was delivered to the Georgia naval reserves at Bruns- wick today for practice. It was made the occasion of a holiday demonstration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31

An old house built in 1913 was burned to the ground the other night at Mata- wan. W. J. It was built by the grand father of the late Commodore Canover.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
The Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington. July 3O.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at s10S 655.216. The days with drawais were $258, 8,500.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
Speaking at Other Places.

Hon. o. w. Underwood, MT. w. H. Stanley and Hon. Frank P. O'Brien spoke to a large crowd at Twenty-first avenue. on the North Birmingham dum- my line, last night.
 Hons. John J. Altman and Frank S. White attended the democratic rally at Malone's store last night and made strong democratic speeches.
 At Elyton Col B. l.. Hubbard and Messrs. R. H. Fries and J. E. Miles ad dressed large crowd last night and ex- pounded true democratic doctrine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
"WET" OR "DRY."

Have your prescriptions filled at Nor tons Pharmacy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31

Norton's Pharmacy is the place to have your prescriptions filled.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31

Have your prescriptions filled at Nor toms Pharmacy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-31
SOUTHERN DENTISTS

Norton's Pharmacy is the place to have your prescriptions filled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
ITALIAN REPUBLICANS TONIGHT

IA Street Parade Being Arranged For
 French, German and Scandinavian
 Meetings.
 The Italian republicans will hold a meeting in Veru hall this evening. Dr. D'Elia and Fred w. Orr will be the speakers. The former will speak in the Italian tongue. There will be a parade before the meeting. The procession will form at 400 State street, the right rest ing on State street, and will proceed to Grand avenue, to Chestnut, to Chap el, to Church, to Elm, to York, to Grown, to Church, to Court street and to the hall, where they will be dismiss ed.
 The French republicans will hold a meeting on October 29. The principal speakers will make addresses to the crowd in the French language.
 Arrangements are being completed for German and a Scandinavian ral- ly, the date for which will be selected later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
For Weak Men With Nervous Debility This is Certainly tho Chance ofa
 Lifetime.

This is Certainly the Chance ofa
 Lifetime.
 Weak men suffering from nervous de- bility, weakened powers and exhausted vigor, can now take new hope. Here is something which will powerfully inter- est them. It is a. fact that until now sufferers have been debarred from seeking cure by the great specialists in these complaints owing to the cost of travel to the large city and the high fees charged by these eminent physi- clans.
 Here, therefore is a chance for weak men in our community which should not be lost. Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th street, New York City, who has the largest practice in the world, and who is without doubt the most successful specialist in curing this class of dis eases offers to give free consultation by mail to all weakened, vigorless and nerve-exhausted men. You have the privilege of consulting Dr. Greene by letter describing your complaint and he will, after carefully considering your condition, send you letter fully ex- plaining all your symptoms, telling you everything about your complaint so plainly that you will understand exact ly what ails you. He will also give you his advice, based upon his vast experi- ence and wonderful success in treating and curing such cases, as to just what to do to get cured All this will cost you nothing and you can thus have consultation with the best-known phy- sician and acknowledged most success l ful specialist in the world, without | leaving home and at no expense what ever. The doctor is the discoverer of 1 that greatest of medicines, Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and he has discovered any other most valu- able remedies. Write to him now, for this is the chance of lifetime to get cured which you may never have again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
TWO RUNAWAYS YESTERDAY.

The Niagara Laundry Company's Dou-
 ble Team Causes a Commotion-A
 Boston Drummer Seriously Injured.
 A double team belonging to the Mi agara Laundry company created quite a cornmotion on State and Chapel streets last evening shortly after 6:30 o'clock. It was hitched to one of the posts on Court street, near the laundry company's establishment, when it took fright from passing train. The team ran down State street to Chapel, then took a turn toward the Elm City sta- bles, where it boarded. At BushnelPs store at the corner of Union and Chapel streets the team took the sidewalk and continued at rapid pace until the entrance to the Elm City stables yard. The horses knew where the barn was and attempted to make the turn. In doing so the wagon was overturned and wrecked.
 A Boston drummer named Myers was thrown from the buggy in which he was riding yesterday afternoon and sutsained serious injuries about the head. He was taken to the hospital, where it was found that his skull was fractured. At the time the accident oc- cured Myers was driving on State street, near George, with Morris Hertz of IA Lafayette street. The Street Railway company is laying new track at the place where the man was thrown from his carriage.
 MT. Myers had refined his horse out of the rough roadway made by the tear ing up of the road and was going along quietly chatting with his friend. Hertz, when the horse suddenly took fright at a passing car, it is said. He made lunge forward and then sidewise, throwing Myers out of the buggy. Pa trolman Watrous caught the horse and had Myers sent to the hospital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
Tuesday, October 20. 1896.
NEW ADVERrISNMENTs TO-DAY.

NEW IDPERILS BMENIS IV-DAh" Consistency Conn. Clothing Co. Daily Chat--Maley, Nicely x O.. Estate George Bishop-Probate Notlce. Flruiture-B -Bowditcn Furniture Co. For Rent-House- Chapel Street. Frost Rheumatic Cure-At Druggists Furnaces-Henry Il. Guernsey. For Rent-House-S3 Grove Street; o.c, Grand Shopping Emporium,-F M: Brown~o' Housefurnishings-P. J. Kelly N Co. Honest Blankets-Howe& x Stetson. Investment Securities M. B. Newton \ 70; Lost-Horse Blankets Niagara Laundry oe More Boots-N. H. Shoe Co. Of Course-Chas Monson Co. Shoes Children Waut--Surety Shoe otore. Vichy Water-E. E. Hall & Son. Watch This Space.
 Wanted-Situation-G This Omce. Wanted-Situation- Artizan Street. Wanted-Situation 30 Sperry Street. Wanted-Situatiou-- York Street. Wanted-Situation- Court Street. Wanted-Situation- Hamilton Street. Wanted-House-P. Q. Box l3l4. Wanted-Situationt-- Step ems Street. Wapted-Situation- Redfield Street. Wanted-Situation- Howe Street. Wanted-Girl-S6 Whalley Avenue. Wanted position--E., This Office. Wanted-Situation- This Office. Wanted-Situatlon-3 Orchard Street. Wanted -Situation-T Vine Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
A QUORUM NOT PRESENT.
The Special Meeting of the Aldermen
 Did Not Take Place-One Called for


 The Special Meeting of the Aldermen Did Not Take Place-One Called for Friday Evening.
 A sufficient number of the members of the board of aldermen to constitute a quorum failed to respond last evening to the call of the mayor for a special meeting.
 President Macdonald, who was, by reason of the absence of Mayor Hen- drick from the city, to preside over the meeting, sent out early in the evening to find the truant members, but they were not to be found, and at 9:30 the aldermen dispersed. President Mac donald ordered Sheriff Bunce to call a meeting for Friday evening.
 There is a great deal of business on the table that demands the attention of the present court of common coun- cil, unless it is willing to bequeath much of it's work to it's successor. The meeting last evening was called for the purpose of considering the double tracking of Derby avenue by the Fair Haven and Westville Street Railway company. Since this matter has come before the municipal legislative body there has developed a strong desire on the part of many of the citizens of that part of the city to have Derby avenue widened. There is also a feeling in the court of common council that this should be done.
 There is imperative demand for the erection of the contagious disease hos pital There are many citizens who think that the committee on odinances should make it's report on the resolu- tion before it on Friday evening and get through with the work in hand.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
EI,ECrED HONOR OFFICERS.

At meeting of the Sheffield Scien- tifc school senior class last night the following class day officers were elected for the commencement exercises next June:
 Class book-E. A. Bredt Orange, N. J.; A. F. Barnes, New Haven; R. c. Lanphies, Springfield, H.; c. M, Ches- ter, Washington, D. c.
 Statisticians-T. R. Rynan, Wilkes barre, Pa.; Craig Colgate, New York city; J. R. Belden, Chicago.
 Class book historians-C. w. Beers, New Haven; J. J. Miller, Canton, O.; w. L. Barnes, Chicago; J. B. Shaw, Minneapolis.
 Class day historians-W. c. Cameron, New York city; c. H. Film, Pittsburg; S. B. Cerf, Atlanta Ga.; Reuben Hitch cock, Buffalo; R, c. Lanphier, Spring field, III.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-20
Local Weather Report. FOR OCTOBER 10, 1896.
Mean temperature. 42. Max. temperature. 50. Min. temDerature. 50.

Mean temperature. 42.
 Max. .temperaJure. 50.
 Min. temperature. 30.
 Precipitation. inches. Max. velocity of wind. 2o-W. Accumulated excess or daily mean tenn perature since January l, 10 deerees: or an average daily excess or f degrees. Total deficiency III preclpitaJlon since Janu- ary l, 6.33 inches.
 J. WARREN SMITH, Observer. Note.-A mlnus slgn Fl preixed to thor mometer readings indicates temperature be- low zero.
 Ar" in connection with rainfall indicates trace of rainfall too small to measure. Snow is melted and resulting depth Of water not known.