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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
Administrative Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order ana decree of the lion. NJ. T. Porter, judge of nrobate for Jefferson county, l will sell at public auction in front of the court house of Jefferson county, Alabama, on
 TUESDAY, THE 25TH DAY OF FEBRUA-
 RY. 1896.
 at 12 o'clock m. all the following described real estate belonging to the estate or Mrs An undivided one-half in the following nroperty. to-wit: Beginning at point i9 feet west of southeast corner Of land sold by P. G. King to J. A. Frey. June %, 1881; ; ri,n thence north one hundred and ten Q1O) feet. thence at right angles west one hun dred and twenty-three Q2S) feet thence at light angles south one hundred and ten iifo1 feet. thence at right angles east one hundred and thirty-two Q32 feet to the beginning, and fronting one hundred and fen feet son alley or street betweeen said above described lots and property owned by George Black. and situated in the north east quarter of northwest quarter of section 2S township H. range ? west. Also the fol- lowing described parcel of land: Beginning at northeast corner of lot of land described in a deed executed by John w.. Sutphin, to iSllen Fritchman. on 18th day. of December, 1886. and recorded in deed book sS, page county, Alabama then run north hfty-fve feet then west one hundred and thirty-two 11Sol feet then south fifty-five (5S feet. then east. one hundred and thirty-two Q32l feet, to the beginning, fronting hfty-five l55) feet on an alley between said lots ana prop, in the northeast quarter of northwest quar- fer of section 20, township II, range west. Terms of sale-Cash.
 Administratrix. February 3, 1896. 2-1-3t-tues
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
BLAZES HERE AND THERE.
Busy Day for the Birmingham Fire Depart
 ment,


 Yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock the residence occupied by MT. N. Oestreicher, on Sixth avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, caught fire and was badly damaged before the depart ment could render assistance. The flames were under good headway when the alarm was turned in. The household goods were badly damaged, but were in- sured to the amount of 5000.
 The building is the property of Judge D. M. Taliaferro.
 A second alarm was turned in from Nineteenth street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues. The blaze was discovered in a small house occupied by negroes and was extinguished with little damage to the building.
 At 10:45 a telephone alarm called the department to Twenty-second street, be- tween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. The long distance placed the firemen at great disadvantage and upon arriving they found the flames spreading very rapidly. Two cottages occupied by ne- groes were in flames and the third. dan gerously close, was cracking under the heat. Three thousand feet of hose were necessary to reach the location from the nearest water plug, but not long after a stream had been obtained the flames were under control. The three buildings, practically destroyed, were valued at about $250 each.
 Two cottages at East Lake, located near College station, caught fire about 10 o'clock yesterday morning and were to- tally destroyed. One was occupied by John Riddle and owned by w. c. Rey- holds The other was the property of a building and loan association and occu- pied by w. s. Hunnicutt. Total loss, about $700
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
Fl0URlSHING HiBERNlANS.
County Convention of the Ancient Order or
 Sunday Afternoon.

Sunday afternoon at o'clock the coun-
 ty convention of the Ancient Order of Hi
 bernians convened at their hall on Twen-
 tieth street for the purpose of electing
 officers for the ensuing term. The con
 vention was called to order by County President Patrick Brennan, and John Carlin of Division No. 1 acted as secre- tary.
 The roster of the convention was as fol- lows: Division No. 1, Pratt City-Thad Dug gan, John Carlin, Ed Brennan, W. Brady and John Harkins Division No 2, Birmingham-J. J. Cur ran B. B. Martin, w. Cutliff, P. O'Hare and James McGovern. Division No. 3, Birmingham-C. A. Breen, P. J. Daviel J. R. Mclaughlin, T. A. Donahue and Robert Harrington. After roll call the convention proceeded to the election of officers with the result indicated below: County president, P J. Daviel; county secretary, J. P. Mclaughlin; county treasurer, R. A. Harrington. These officers are to serve for term of two years. The retiring president MT.
 Patrick Brennan, presented his report, which consisted of a careful and inter- esting review of the orders record during his term of office. The society is in a flourishing condi- tion and several new divisions for the county are expected to be established | this year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
lJrethral Structure.

Cured on the same terms. The treatment is painless. I perform all manner of surgical operations pertaining to my speciality, and through the influence of anesthetics cause no pain. This a boon to the afflicted.
 There are many complications follow ing Private Diseases. such as Bad Blood, Skin, Bladder and Womb Troubles, Ul- cers, Pimples, Blotches, sore Mouth, etc., all of which quickly get well when the cause is removed.
 I wish to call special attention to my treatment of unfortunates suffering from the effects of Early Indprudence, Errors of Youth, Loss of Vitality, Loss of Man hood, Sexual Debility, or any of the mad dening effects. Get we'll and be a man. Enjoy life as you should. Thousands of men and youths are occupying subordi- nate positions in life today who, if they were able to exercise their brain power to it's fullest capacity. would. instead be leaders.
 In majority of cases can cure my pa- tients by mail treatment. can furnish medicines from my Dispensary, or. as am a Regular Licensed Physician, I can write them prescriptions. If they prefer they can have them prepared by their home druggist.
 If you live in or near the city, call at my Private Dispensary. If at a distance. write me your trouble. My book on Pri- vate Diseases and proper question lists will be sent on application.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18


 A specialist treats only a special or particular class of diseases have the distinction of being the only physician in the south controlling sufficient practice in Private Diseases to devote my whole time to their cure
 This daily contact for year after year with such troubles. gives experience. Ex- perience is essential to success.
 My Medical Dispensary was established Tn the city of Birmingham August 8. 1887. for the exclusive cure of Private Dis eases. Privacy is one of it's special fea- lures. It is so arranged that one patient never necessarily sees another People who have social relations to sustain an- preciate this. The every best people are often unfortunate and dislike to consult their family physician through feelings of delicacy To them offer a safe. sure cure and perfect privacy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
WORK OF DR, WORRAlL.

Dr. Worrall, who is conducting a series of evangelistic meetings at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, will con- tinue the work until Wednesday night, preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 These meetings have attracted interest from the beginning and much good has been accomplished. The attendance has increased with each service and those who have heard the evangelist regret that the series is nearing a close.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18

The Ancient Order of Hi bernians, Division No. 3, will give their first grand ball Tuesday, February 18, at Frs wells Hall. Tickets admitting gentleman and ladies, soc.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
Syphilis.

Many physicians claim that this disease cannot be cured-that is, entirely eradi- cated from the system. I am willing to contract with any responsible person on the basis of no cure no pay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
Gonorrhoea.

If you have Gonorrhoea, Gleet Lucor- rhea, Whites or any other troublesome discharge that fails to get we'll under or- dinary treatment, come or write to me.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
l5 CENTS
y-1G-Et

For round trip, Bessemer to Birmingham, Mardi Gras day, commencing 8:45 a. m. trip and continuing till 2 p. m. trip. Bessemer & Birming- ham R. R,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18

PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.
 Train No. 3S leaving Birmingham at 5.55 a. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Atlanta, uniting Washington and Southwestern Vestibule Limited. running solid between Atlanta and New York. thus making no change be- tween Birmingham and New York Train No. 36, leaving Birmingham at i3.35 D. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Jacksonville. via Atlanta and Macon, and between Birniing- ham and Atlanta, and between Atlanta and New York, via Washington.
 Train No S7 westbound, leaving Blr- Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and car leaving Birmingham at 9 D. m.. and arriving, will be allowed to remain In the car until a. m. Additional information as to schedules rates, sleeping car reservation. etc. cheer fully furnished upon application to office of travelng passenger agent, No. North Twentieth street. Birmingham, Ala; tele- phone, 846. J. M CLIP
 Traffic Manager. Washington, i n 5. D. e.
 W. H. GREEN,
 General supt.. Washington. 5. c.
 G. F. A., Washington, D. c.
 c. A. BENSCOTER,
 A. c. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 l.. A. SHIPMAN,
 T. F. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18

No. 2 carries Pullman union Sleeping car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman drawing room sleeping car Birmingham to Washington and New York without change.
 to R. l.. NEWTON,
 Travelling Passenger Agent, No N. 20th Street. Birmingham. Ala. Telenhone No. SIS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
IS CENTS

For round trip, Bessemer to Birmingham, Mardi Gras day, commencing 8:45 a. m. trip and continuing till 2 p. m. trip. Bessemer & Birming- ham R. R.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18

Nervous, tired women with aching heads and weary limbs find relief in Hoods Sarsaparilla
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
Alabama Great Southern
 Railroad Company.

Shortest and quickest line to Cincinnati Louisville and the North; also to Shreye. port, New Orleans and all points south west.
 Schedule in effect January 5. 1896
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
BIRMINGHAM MINERAL RAILRoAl

SAFETY. SPEED AND COMFORT. Notice this time:
 Only 24 hours Birmingham to Washing ton: only 30 hours Birmingham to New York;. only IS hours Birmingham to Jack sonville.
 In through Pullman cars without change Schedule in effect January 5, 1896:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18

Get your meal or lunch to- day at the Union Depot res taurant. Fine lunch counter a speciality. Restaurant or ders and oysters also served.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
ATTENTION, BIRMINGHAM RIFLES!

You are hereby ordered to report at armory at 10:30 a. m. sharp, February IS, 1896, to take part in the mardi gras street parade. c. A. JONES,
 Captain Commanding IT " TARRANT, Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-18
REX EDICT 1!

REX EDICT!
 Look out for Harry Mer- cer's golden O. P. O. J. s. float. Watches, jewelry, etc. will be
 THROWN AWAY from it in the line of the pro- c0SS1On. 2-I4-4t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30
MERRIAM PARK. :

Miss Bertha Cunningham gave = charming
reception Saturday afternoon at her home on
Wilder avenue In honor Of her guest. Miss
G. Stevens and MIS-. Kirkwood presided over
the dining room. Mrs. Hartigan served
frappe. Assisting were Mrs. Goykendall. Mrs.
Cunningham i Misses Baker; Laura shepherd p
BraineTd, Laura Cooke and Freda Zahm.
Those present were Misses Roach, Walther.
Tslman. 0oburn. Richardson. M0rehouse; Nc
Cloud, White, Gallup Cunningham. Craig.
A. Craig. Hart, Hand. Grant, Alexander,
Start, Tlewllyn. Relf. Daisy Humphrey,
Smith McG Blscks Whitman Mn.s Mar Sna4S
Brainerd. Sullivan. Chamberlain. Ny
berg, Friske, Douglass zahm, A.
Bishop. Williamson, Hancock. Wood, Brad
bury, Davis. Rowley. Ward Smith, Hotchkiss.
Mesdames Kirkwood. stevens, Hartigan. Coy
Green. BigeIow and H. G. Coykendall
very pleasant surprise was rendered Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Edwards on last Friday even
ing. The party included DR.. and Mrs. S. G.
Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Crosby Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Fay. Mr.. and Mrs. Hilscher, Mr..
and Mrs. Crandall, Mr.. and Mrs. Woods, Mr.
and Mrs. Cakes, Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr..
and Mrs. Hartigan. Mrs. Rowley. Misses
Mabel Moore, Kitty Sullivan, Alice Woods
Maud Rowley, Messrs. Keyes. Claire, Gran
dali. Limburger, Crosby and Mr.. Alton Cros-
by, of Wilmar.
large number of young people from the
park enjoyed cycle ride to Fort Smelling
and upon their return they spent the re-
mainedr of the evening at the home Of Miss
Douglass. Those present were Misses Doug
lass, Friske, Zahm, Northrop. Bradbury, Cum
bingham, Al. zahm, Edison Waite, Keith
Maylor, VIII Cavanaugh, Ed. Alger, Rob
Wood, Allen Abbott Albert CoykendalI and
Ralph Eastman. The party was chaperoned
by Mesdames Eastman and Coykendali.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave A Coykendall gave
dinner on Wednesday evening in honor
OF their bridesmaids and ushers. Those pres
Frank Matson, Keith Naylor, Will Cavan-
augh and Ray Coykendall.
Walter Allen and Miss Nellie Allen, of
Milwaukee; Mr.. and Mrs. Kinzie and Mrs
F1tch, OF Mortified, Mimi, were the guests
OF Mrs. D. A. Curtis during the week
Miss Mabel Milham gave q very pleasant
dancing party at her home on ST. Anthony
avenue on Friday evening.
Mrs. George E. Moore gave. luncheon
Tuesday afternoon to a few Of her friends
from st. Paul
Mrs. t. Bowman. of Carroll Street, is en-
Pertaining Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Mcknight, of
Los Angeles. d
Miss Bernie Chamberlain. Of st. Anthony
avenue. gave bicycle party on Thursday
evening. n
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ed A. Paradfs are entertain
ing Rev. M. R. Paradis and family, of IN
| diana -
Mrs. Alice Martin, who has been visiting in
| the park, has returned to Kenyon
F. L. Austin and family have returned
from an out Ing at Prior lake.
Misses Maria Bradbury and Caddie Frisk
have returned from Hastings.
| The Misses Cowles have returned from q
months visit at Wacouta-
win Cayanaugh spent the fore part of the
H. T.. Small has returned from a week 3
| trip to Iowa.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30

Of Miss May Mackay a part of the summer,
leaves for St. Paul today and will return to
Missoula, Mont, in about ten days.
porous farmer residing in the town of May,
died yesterday. He was born in Ireland in
1878
Mrs. Kate Glaspie spent the past week with
friends at Kilkenny, Mimi.
Mrs. Carrie Judkins, of Minneapolis, was
guest Of her father, H. B. Prince part OF
the week.
Mrs. C.H.Browne is visiting at Alpena
Mich.
Norman Merrill, Of Cassville, N. Y, is q
guest of his daughter. Mrs. B. J. Merrill.
Louis Albenberg has gone to New York
where he will spend several weeks.
Mrs. John A. Jackson and Mrs. Henry
Boatman, of Lake City, are guests at the
home of B. ]. Mosier.
Misses Melvina Lafurgey and Daisy McMil-
Ian have returned from a pleasant stay al
the club house near Gordon, Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin, of Muscatine
To-, who were the guests Of MIR. and Mrs.
Sol Fuller the past week, have returned home.
They were here on a wedding tour.
Walter Downs and wife have removed to
Kelso, B. C.
Mrs. ]. N. Bronson and children have re-
turned from an extended visit with rela-
1 tives at Waupaca, Wis.
Mrs. Austin jerks was a guest of her
daughter, Mrs. c. F. Kilgore In Minneapolis
part of the week.
Saltwater Masons will go to Minneapolis
on Tuesday, and the knights of Pythias will
go there on Thursday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30

go blowing around among the neigh
bors that I'm crack cook, but If I
couldn't go into the kitchen and turn
out a better pudding than that I'd join
the kindergarten class in a cooking
school"
You better try it, Mr.. Dummy. The
materials are all there, the range fire
is a good one. I'm going out this af-
ternoon and you can have the kitchen
all to yourself"
That's what I'll do. I'm everlast-
ingly tired Of big grocery bills and
fourth-rate living, I'll put you up a
pudding that you'll want to make a
meal on, and it'll be a fruit pudding
at that"
No sooner had Mrs Dummy disap-
peared than her liege lord hurried to
the kitchen, got out Of his superfuous
clothing, rolled up his sleeves, made a
white paper cap for himself and began
operations. He put milk in a pan,
gave it dash with three or four kinds
OF extract, threw In raisins, currants
and a few huckleberries. sprinkled on
allspice, ginger, nutmeg, citron and
good pinch Of mustard to make sure
of getting action, but overlooked the
ingredients Of -four, sugar and eggs.
He put the swimming mass into the
oven and then swore the place blue be-
cause the stuff didn't cook as it ought
to.
Then he threw the mixture into the
alley, rushed to the bakers ordered a
fruit pudding and when his wife re-
turned with her mother to join them
at dinner he made an awful bluff about
the range being in such bad shape that
he had to resort to the bakers oven
with his pudding. While he was boast
ing Of what a grand success it would
prove the delivery boy appeared.
All! here 1t Is now" exclaimed
Dummy, gleefully, as his wife took the
carefully covered package. On 1t was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30
PROSECUTORS DID NOT FIND
alaska THAT SORT OF A
PLACE.
A FEW HARD-LUcK STORIES
THE THOUSANDS WHO RUSHED TO
THE G0LDF9ELDs OF THE
YUKON
The Exciting Adventures Which
Omer Maris Went Through In
Alaska.

The gold seekers who poured into
Alaska last spring with such hopeful
enthusiasm are beginning to return,
and the general opinion seems to be
that our great northwest territory is
far from being an Ell Dorado. Most Of
the prospectors return empty handed,
with tales of terrible suffering and pri-
vations. Some have not come back
at all, but have persisted from food
and cold and starvation in the icy r1v-
ers and rocky mountain passes of that
inhospitable land. A fortunate few
have brought back gold in quantities
which apparently richly repays them
for Drawing the dangers and hardships
Of the Alaskan prospector's life. There
are still some who have determined to
winter in the gold fields in spite Of the
prospects of a famine during the long,
severe months which are before them.
It is estimated that from 1000 to 5000
men went into the Alaskan gold fields
last spring. Many of them were resi-
dents of the Pacific coast. but there
were fortune hunters in the crowd
from almost every state IN the Union.
Those who have returned are all
agreed upon one pOint-that the jour
ney is a most difficult and dangerous
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30
WEST ST. PAUL.

Capt. L. S. Hancock, OF Crookston. Minn.
8: j. Hancock. of Mexico; E. e. Hancock'
OF Morehead. Mimi; r. j. Hancock. of Coun
Gu 81 biuns, TO-, Will be encampment guests OF
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Miller 362
Concord street. W.
Dr Aanten and wife will entertain durino
encampment. Mrs. ]. Miller, Mrs C. 3. Pick
ering, Mrs. NJ Miller and daughter of West
10. oi 'enpers'
Mrs. P. D. Babcock, Of West Superior and
MI, ana MRS. Barrett, of LIE Sueur Mimi
viii De guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. M Turner
during the -encampment.s xstz ESD
Mrs. L. Houghton,S of Hiilsburg as N N
ana Mrs. A. N. Miller Of La Crosse Wig
Viii be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Whitney
during next week.
esmpment guests Judge and Mrs Leath, of
Menominee, Wis; Col. Robinson and s. Real
Of Portland Me- ~ i'e'e''
Miss Lizzie Kelly has returned from a two
1 si,an. VISIT az P1ttsburg. Pa, and Is the
MINI. iiion'
o. 5. Boston. Of East Congress street will
entertain his brother Charles Boston Of ST
James Mimi. during the encampment.
MRS. Il. o'Neill. Of Fargo. N. D., is the
OF East Winifred street ~
mrs. Gertrude Finch gave delightful partv
Monday evening for her guest. Miss FIor,
ence Gage, of Chicago.
Bismarck n
VIII be guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hare
during the encampment A-
Miss Mary Heslin has returned from !.
Two weeks vacation spent among friends in
Waverly, MINI. IA
Miss Mumsberger, Of Pennsylvania "a q
guest OF her sister Mrs NJ Merkert of Ee a.
Congress street. 100 ~ "S'
MIS- w. J: Doran, of East Winifred street
mas returned from two weeks stay at Me-
DatH
oengntfui stay Of six weeks at Lonely
Miss Margaret Carroll has returned Yrom
a. months visit spent among friends in Lake
Miss Hankenson. of Hankenson NJ n :.
street. - last lsaDei
Rev. Barakmann, Of Claremont MINI viii
pse1ch this morning at the Presbyterian
Misses Jennie and Mary Turner bsra
MINI. Ae oueur,
Miss Margaret Readily, Of Fargo is v,s,t-
street. t.A'. "ihiireo
Mrs. Charles Butler will entertain next ueex
her parents Mr.. and Mrs Barker. of Maine
Mrs Charles Haas, of George street ba. re-
turned from two weeks visit to Chicago. nj.
Miss Betty Turner of East Winisrad
street spent last week at White Bear Lake.
MRS. Sharp and daughter have returned
from an extended visit In New York.
MIS- L. Miller and daughter Lucy have rA-
turned from Saltwater. MINI.
Mrs r. Wolff. OF Concord street. has ra-
turned home from Chicago
Rev. r. N Avison has returned from tbo
southern part OF the state.
Mrs. s. Sherin and son have returned from
Battle Creek, Mich. = oA.
The Entire Nous club pienicked at Mab+or.a,
Friday afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30

also adopted another means of clip
ping a banks wings. Men are usually
paid in checks.
Formerly merchants charged one
quarter Of per cent and nothing less
than cents for cashing these checks.
One man began cashing these checks
at their face value, and thus forced
other merchants to do the same. Now,
If a laboring man wants to get his
check cashed all he has to do Is to en-
ter q store, buy small article and
present his check. If issued by a man
who is known to be good, the check
passes without question as SO much
money. Another difficulty with which
an Alaskan bank must contend is the
cost of getting currency. The steam
boat companies charge / per cent for
shipment. Add to this the time eIe-
ment and this difficulty becomes seri-
GUS. Except during the tourist sea-
son, there is but one regular steamer
to Alaska. This makes a trip once in
two weeks. There are two railroads,
no telegraph lines, and but two of the
towns Juneau and Douglas City have
telephone connection. The place is yet
too isolated. To my mind the greatest
trouble Win winch a DdnK would De
obliged to contend is the inability to
secure good security for loans. 1t must
be remembered that Alaska is not even
an organized territory; 1t Is simply a
district. AS result of this, there are
no village, town or city governments.
Taxes are not levied, and even fire pro-
lection and street making are paid for
by voluntary contributions. More seri-
Gus, however, Is the fact that the oc-
cupier of land has no title to his real
estate He cannot, therefore, give a
mortgage security that is of much
value Even chattel mortgages are of
little worth in a band-box town with
out fire protection or fire insurance. AS
there are no territorial laws, and the
laws OF the state of Oregon apply only
In general and indietinct way, there
are a thousand and one means of es-
Gaping collections. It is, in fact, q
paradise for knavery. Under such
conditions it is not strange that those
who loan money receive from 1 to 5
per cent per month.