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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

"A certain use of the streets by car riages," says Judge O'Brien in recent decision, "either in front of private resi- dences or in front of hotels, clubs, thea ters, churches and similar buildings, is legitimate use of the streets as such, and when they are occupied temporarily and reasonably by licensed cabmen or by pri- vate carriages the practice does not amount to a nuisance"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received until 3 o'clock D. m. at the office of the architect on the 14th day of September, 1896, for the erection of the west wing of the Girls In- dustrial School at Montevallo, Ala. Plans of the architect. E. W. Wagrole, Talladega, Ala, on and after the 1st day of September, 1896. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
 W. W. WADSwORTH.
 T. s. PLOWMAN,
 -.-. MOODY,
 Building Committes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
ANOTHER NEW WOMAN.
Dr. Hartman's Free Treatment Lavishly
 Praicod


 Miss Emma l.. Bolden, Wilberforce O., says: T don't feel like the same per- son; feel like another woman. Why, your medicine has helped me so much that I can work. I feel like doing and never feel any the worse after it. When l first began to use your medicine I couldn't sweep my own room. run the sewing machine or lift anything, not even chair. It even hurt me to ride or walk any distance. Now I can do all this, and l believe more, and never feel fhe effects of it. I feel so proud of the TYay 1t has brought me out that I tell it Tar and near. l can heartily recommend our medicine to any woman suffering rom female disease. ! know from ex- perence that your medicine will do just what you say it will. thank you, doc tor, thousand times for your treat ment. shall recommend your medicine wherever I go. know what it has done for me and I know it will do the same for others. I feel that there are thou sanos of other women who would, after using your treat atment as l did, be thank &ul am so glad I got your treatment. This month is the first time in my life that I can remember that I have been without pain. Why, can't do anything but recommend your medicine"
 Those desiring to become patients should send name, address, symptoms, dura ton of sickness and treatment al- ready received, when directions for treatment will be sent immediately. Medicines can be obtained at any drug store. Send for free book for women onlN Address the Pe-ru-na Drug Man. ufacturing Company, Columbus, O..
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

A Los Angeles (Cal) firm of building contractors has concluded to abandon the nine-hour system of work and adopt the eight-hour working day. They also agreed to abide by the scale of wages fixed by the carpenters union for August 31.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

turing watches whose hands move from right to left. They are intended for the markets of Turkey. Japan and other oriental countries where the natives read from right to left.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private nature can be treated successfully at home. Write for my book on private diseases and question bank which will be sent you free of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence held strictly confidential.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you cure, and his guar antee is reliable one After careful examination or con- sutation personally by letter. you are told exactly what guaranteed cure will cost including medicines The same written guarantee is given patients who are treated by mail to those who reside in the city, but if you wish to come here tor treatment will contract to pay your rail- or services if I fail to permanently cure you.
 respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros, bankers Jefferson County Savings Bank Alabama National Bank of this city, and the editor of this paper he State Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Don't fail to attend Louis Saks' $4.99 Suit Sale. Such values for such little price will surprise you.
BACK. FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
Birmingham Delegation Was One of the Most
 Conspicuous There. a

The delegates to the Indianapolis con- vention reached home yesterday morning. They all report very pleasant trip, and that, as usual, Birmingham did herself proud and the local delegation was the recipient of many compliments. There was no demonstration on the return, all appearing to be satisfied with their work and willing to rest.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Now Is the time to save money. De- posit your money with Peoples Savings bank. 8-15-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

s Why not try Victor coal? J. "A. Alexander, manager. Tel
 ephone 4O8. 7-a6-Im-su-we
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Plaster and hair-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
He Treats Only Private Diseases.

By thus devotng his whole time to the cure of Private Troubles he has acquired experience and familiarity practice of medicine.
 This, with successful treatment quick and permanent cures has established for him reputation not confined to the City of Birmingham or the State of Alabama The great which has crowned his efforts for the relief of suffering humanity is atested by numerous patients from every State in the Union.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Crates repaired-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
No Public Ginnery Is Complete Without One.

county and took charge of the Hlllman ore mines as assistant superintendent for one year; then moved two miles east of Bessemer and engaged in the business of selling family groceries.
 MT. Stradford is and has always been an active democrat and will make the county a good commissioner.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

sA.00 will buy a handsome and stylish mans Suit, sack or frock, at Louis Saks'. a-5-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
DIR. H0LLOWAY'S PRIVATE MEDICAL DISPENSARY, Corner First Ave. and Twenty first St.,
 BIRMINGHAM ALA. Open from s;so a. a m to l2 m; so to 5:so Sundays
 10 a. m. to l2 m. ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY OP BIRMINGHAM AUG. B 'S7. The oldest best equipped and most successful
 kind in the State. It's Motto-Truth, Merit and Honor always wins ::::'::' '' ; ;:; ;;; ;;;: ; ';;;:: !. n, n ,o,,o,u A The only physician in lK ' K HlllI|WAI EusssssssaSsS& the South treating ~ - " ~ F#lM@N4@s3 exclusively
DR. I. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST.

ASpecast is thatconfines or limits his practice to Those who advertise to treat many all classes of disease are simply advertising doctors
 Dr. Holloway is Specialist of many years standing, distinguished graduate every branch of medicine and surgery, also licensed pharmacist
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Specialties New & Up-to-Date
Change of Bill Nightly.
Twentieth Century Prices, 10, 20 and 30 Cents.

LADIES FREE Monday night if ac- companied by person holding one paid BOG ticket. 9-5-3t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

EARLY AND LATE EAsTERs.-Easter
Sunday cannot happen earlier than
March %, or later than April 25, but
between these two dates it has range
of 35 days. At the time of the Council
of Nice, 1926, A. D., it was agreed by the
representatives present that from that
time forward Easter should fall on the
first Sunday after the full moon oc-
curing on or next March 81 or, in
other words, "on the first Sunday after
the first full moon after the sun crosses
the line."
Since the above arrangement was
adopted by the great ecclesiastical
council referred to, Easter has fallen on
March % and on every date between
that and April 25, but it is only after
long intervals of time that it occurs
on its extreme dates. In 1886 Easter
fell on April 25, its latest possible date,
an event which had not before occurred
during the present century, and which
will not again occur until the spring of
1943. The last time Easter fell on
its earliest date was in 1918. This
will not happen again during this CEN
tury or the next. In 1895 it came
surprisingly near breaking this CEN
tury's early Easter date record, falling
on March 25.
The Easter dates for the remainder
of the century are 1896, April 5;
1897, April z; 1898, April 10; 1899,
April 2; 1900, April IA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

A WORD TO THE BoYs.-If you
have anything to do, do it at once.
Don't sit down in the rocking chair
and lose three-quarters of an hour in
dreading the job. Be sure that it will
seem 10 times harder than it did at
first. Keep this motto: Be on time in
small things as well as great. Habit
is everything. The boy who is be-
hindtime at breakfast and at school
will be sure to get cleft" in the i'm
portant things in life. If you have
a chronic habit of dreading and put
ting off things make great effort to
cure yourself. Brace up! Make up
your mind that you will have some
backbone. Depend upon it, that life
is very much as you make it. The
first thing to decide is, what are you
going to make it. The next thingis to
take off your coat and 60 to work.
Make yourself necessary somewhere.
There are thousands of boys and young
men in the world who wouldn't be
missed if they were dropped out to-
morrow. Don't be one of this sort.
Be power in your own little world,
and. then, depend upon it, the big
world will hear from you.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

VICTIMS OF PoL1TICs.-Don't 60
into politics for fun. 1t may be fun at
the start; but it is crucifxion at the
last. The paths of politics in all lands
are lined on both sides with the bleach
ed skeletons ofmighty men, "Hand US
another" says public life, as it pitches
one man aside and clutches for some
promising man in law or merchandise
or social position. Politics must be
reformed, and if you have the martyr
spirit go into them; but if you under
take that style of life for regalement
and profit, you make a mistake that
cannot be corrected. A United States
senator writes this advice to his boy {:
If were to express any regret or .des-
ignate any great error of my life, it
would be that l had ever connected
myself with party politics, or accepted
political Office. If you would be
happy or useful, or selfrespecting, I
would advise you toAet party politics
and political positions severely alone.
The only safe spirit in which to en-
ter politics is the martyr spirit, and
then if you are sacrificed, you will
not be surprised. The fact that you
have great brains affords no safety.
That is the very reason why you will
be put down or viciously handled
Christian Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

In THE SENATE.-It was what the
papers called an off day. The senate
was well up with its work and had
little to do. A number of bills passed
third reading. Among these was the
bill providing that the county treasur-
ers should not be required to canvass
their respective counties in the collec-
ton of taxes. An exception was
made in the case of York and several
other counties.
FRIDAY, JANUARY3l 81.
In THE SENATE.-The bill to declare
the school law was taken up and dis
cussed at length. Among the impor-
tant changes is provision to the effect
that pupils cannot be counted as en-
rolled until after they have been in
attendance 80 days. 1t is also provid-
ed that graded school teachers must
have certificates from the county
boards of examiners.
The insurance bill was next taken
up. 1t pro@ides that after an insur-
ance company issues policy on a
piece of property, it will have 60 days
in which to see that the property is not
ensured for more than its full value,
and after that time, it will have no
further right to cancel a policy. In
case of loss by fire, the company
must pay the full amount for which
the property is insured.
When the senate adjourned, it was
until Tuesday at 8 o'clock, p. m.
In THE HoUsE.-The proposed con.
cealed weapon law was killed. A bill
to allow the counties to put them
selves on a cash basis by issuing 20
year bonds, was re. committed. Among
the important new bills introduced,
was one extending the power of the
railroad commission to telegraph and
express companies.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY.
In THE HoUsE.-When the session
convened there were 60 absentees, and
it at once developed that there was an
irresistible sentiment in favor adjourn
ment. But little business was attend
ed to, and an adjournment was taken
until Tuesday at 1890 p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05
Mi5eellaneous &eaains.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Brief Synopsis of the Important Proceed
ings of the House and Senate.

Br1et Synopsis Oh tne lthpoFtdhe AfoSSON-
ings of the House and Senate.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30,
In THE HoUsE.-Mr. Fowler, of
Union, introduced the following reso-
luton which, on motion, was referred
TO the committee on Federal relations
Resolved, by the house of representa-
tiyes, the senate concurring, That we have
heard with pleasure and interest the
eloquent and patriotic speech of our jun
ior senator in the United States senate.
Hon. B. r. Tillman, on the 18th OF Janu-
ary inst, and we desire to say by all that
we are, and hope to be, we will sacrifice
our lives if necessary in resenting tyranny
and oppression, believing as we do that
resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.
A bill providing that boards OF equal
ization shall not sit longer than five
days, except when real estate is to be
equalized, and then not longer than
ten days, was passed to third reading.
A bill to authorize the use of chain
gang convicts in cleaning out streams
was killed.
A bill to fix the punishment for car
rying concealed weapons at not less
than six months nor more than two
years, was discussed at some length.
A motion to strike out the enacting
words was killed by vote of 49 to
A. The debate on the bill was ad-
iourned OF account of the joint session
for the election of supreme court JUS
tices.
In JOINT SEssIoN.-At o'clock,
the senate came over to participate in
the election of supreme court justices.
Judge Pope was up in nomination to
succeed himself, and he was unani-
mously elected. There was no oppo-
silion to the Hon. Ira B. Jones, and
he was also elected unanimously.
After the senate retired, Associate
Justice Jones announced his resigna-
tion as speaker, and the house i'm
mediately entered upon the selection
of his successor. F. B. Gary, of Alb
beville, and NJ. R. Cooper, of Colleton,
were put in nomination. Mr.. Gary
was elected by a vote Of 60 to A.
When the house adjourned, it was
until 1870 next morning. 1t had pre-
viously been agreed that Miss Virginia
D. Young should have the floor for an
hour after $50 to talk on the subject
of woman's rights. After that, the
house had an invitation to listen to a
lecture by General Rosser.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

SIX THINGS A Boy OUGHT TO KNOW.
That quiet voice, courtesy and kind
acts are essential to the part in the
world of gentleman and Of gentle
woman.
2. That roughness, clustering and
even foolhardiness are not manliness.
The most firm and courageous men
have usually been the most gentle.
8. That muscular strength is not
health.
4. That brain crammed only with
facts is not necessarily wise one.
5. That the labor impossible to the
boy of IA will be easy to a man of 20.
6. That the best capital for boy is
not money, but the love of work,
simple tastes and heart loyal to his
friends and his God.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

that vessel without special knowledge
As to Mitchell, his behavior is more
mysterious. Had he committed the
crime, knowing his extraordinary abil-
ity to control his emotions, i had a right
to expect him to be calm before the
corpse. Yet he was much excited and
went toward the body for closer scru-
tiny. Murderers usually shrink away
from their victims. In spite Of that he
gave the woman's name, and it talles
with that which she herself had claimed.
Now, if he was willing to tell me the
name, and if he committed the crime,
why did he remove the names from all
the garments? Why. unless Rose Mitch
ell is an alias, and the real name is
thus kept secret? may ask him some
Of these questions.
At this point Mr.. Mitchell addressed
his companion:
"Mr. Barnes, should like to know
of what you have been thinking as we
walked, and suppose you have sim
liar curiosity regarding my own
thoughts. I mean to crafty you. have
been endeavoring to view my own posi-
tion from your point Of view, to guess
what your deductions are from my be-
havior in the presence Of that dead
woman.
81 cannot give you my deductions, :"
said MIR. Barnes, "for the simple reason
that I have adopted none as yet. It has
always been my practice to avoid decid
ing upon a theory too early. A detective
with a theory will invariably be tempt
ed to work to prove his assumption. l
work to discover the truth. Therefore
avoid theories"
"Goodl I see that my opinion Of de-
tectives, as expressed in the conversa-
tion which you overheard, must be
modified. still think I am right in the
main, but you are an exception to the
general rule. I"
"Mr. Mitchell, I dom care for compli-
ments. You are at present in very sus-
picious position. You said you could ex-
plain how you were able to identify that
woman.
81 will do so. First let me state that
I never saw her but once before in my
life. The story Is very short I have
been in this city less than two years. I
became engaged to Miss Remsen last
winter. About month later I received
letter signed Rose Mitchell, which in
formed me that the writer could divulge
secret in relation to my family which
would cause Miss Remsen to break with
me. A price was named for silence, and
photograph inclosed that might be
able to recognize the woman, for she
boldly announced that she would call in
person for the money. She did so, and
have never seen her again till today"
"Can you prove this story?"
II will show you the letter and the
photograph if you will come with me to
the Garfield safety vaults. Z"
"Iwill go with you at once. Did you
pay the money demanded?"
81 did"
"Do you not know that it is suspicious
for man to submit to blackmail? 1t
tends to prove that be is in the black
mailer's power.
"That is correct. I was in this wom-
ans power.
"That is a serious admission, now
that she has been murdered.
81 know it. But here we are at the
vaults"
To RE CONTINUED,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

s4 A man living in an outlaying
district of Concord, N. H., recently
opened a bank account in that city,
depositing $500. He was given liber-
al quantity of checks, which he used
so ignorantly that he was soon brought
up and told that he had overdrawn.
When asked to settle, with great
indignation he made this reply: "Did
not you give me all these checks,
which are not half used? If I owe
you anything, I will draw check and
pay YOU"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

pG- Their first lesson Mistress
Mercy on me, what a kitchen Every
pot, pan and dish is dirty, the table
looks like junk shop, and-why, it
will take you a week to get things
cleared up! What have you been
doing? Servant-Sure, mum, the
young leddies have been down here
showing me how they roast a potato at
the cooking school.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

nag 1t is estimated that there are
over $4,000 families in London with
only one room for each to live in.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-02-05

B@ The best reformers the world has
ever had are those who have COM
menced on themselves.
The record-union., 1896-05-28

safe guarantee that the enterprise will
pay from it's start.
Seventh-We believe that suggested
changes in the charter can be secured
without trouble.
Eighth-We have assurances that
liberal subscriptions will be made by
citizens of this city to the bonds which
said road may desire to issue, when
the same is constructed, to an extent
which will guarantee the issue Of the
same. Respectfully submitted (signed),
Joseph Steffens, Thomas B. Hall, l.. L.
Lewis, William Schaw, George B. Kat
Zenstein
The committee also reported having
delivered all desired data and estimates
to persons who were interested in the
matter, and who in turn would submit
them, with a prospect of good results
The reports were approved and the
committee continued.
The thanks of the Board of Directors
were extended to Mesdames T. B. Hall,
O. w. Erlewine and G. B. KatZenstein
for services kindly rendered in making
boutonnieres for the Electric Power
Company's excursion guests and the
distribution of the same and to State
Gardener Dunn for a contribution OF
flowers for the same occasion.
After considering and approving the
financial reports of the Secretary and
Treasurer, the board adjourned.
The record-union., 1896-05-28
REWARD FOR DUNHAM.
Governor Budd Will No Doubt Offer
One Soon.

B. A. Harrington, District Attorney,
and Adolph Greening, Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara
County, have petitioned Governor Budd
to offer a suitable reward for the arrest
Of James G. Durham, who on Tuesday
evening last murdered in cold blood
the entire family of his stepfather-in-
law, including his own wife.
The murdered parties were Colonel
r. p. Mckinney. one Of the leading
citizens of Santa Clara County; his
wife, Mrs. Mckinney; James K. Wells,
Minnie Schessler, Robert Briscoe and
Mrs. Hattie Durham, the murderer's $
wife.
The petitioners further state that
there is positive evidence of Dunham's s
guilt; that he is we'll supplied with
money and mounted upon a good horse;
that he is desperate and will probably
fight to the death, and that no clew
is had as to his whereabouts.
The Governor is out of the city and
could not be reached by telephone. Pri
vate Secretary McCabe had no hesita-
ton in saying that a reward not ex-
ceeding 1000 would be offered at the
earliest possible moment.
The record-union., 1896-05-28
STORMS FOUND GUILTY.
Convicted of Retaining Five Dollars
of A. L. VOLTS Money.

r. B. Storms was yesterday morning
convicted of misdemeanor embezzle-
ment in Justice Davis court.
According to the evidence, Storms
and A. L. Wolf of Stockton came to the
city some time ago to solicit advertise
ments and print the same on a fire
stations" card. After some days had
passed Storms, who had secured other
employment, withdrew from the bus
mess and Wolf secured the lads" and
printed the card.
While he was collecting the bills,
subsequent to the printing of the card,
Storms approached him and asked him
for what money he had, ostensibly to
save it for him, Wolf being under the
influence of liquor at the time.
Wolf replied that he intended to send
the money to his wife at Stockton,
whereupon Storms offered to send
it, and on that representation Wolf in
trusted So to him for that purpose.
VOLTS story was corroborat1d by two
witnesses.
Storms acknowledged having received
the money from Wolf, but claimed that
the amount was due him from the ad-
Vertising scheme, and that he had not
promised to send it to Mrs. Wolf.
His story lacked confederation, and
he will be sentenced this morning.
The record-union., 1896-05-28
BAD FOR HIS FAMILY.
John Lawson Found Guilty of Petty
EmbeZZIement.

The case against John Lawson,
charged with having embezzled 500 of
the funds of the Ancient Order of For
esters of this city, while acting in the
capacity of janitor at the Foresters'
building on / street, between Seventh
and Eighth, was called before Justice
Davis yesterday morning.
Lawson offered practically no de-
fense to the charge, admitting that he
had appropriated money collected by
him for the Foresters to his own use.
He claimed, however, that on Christmas
night of last year he was knocked down
and robbed on K street, and $36 be-
longing to the order was taken. For
this reason he had fallen into arrears,
and it had been impossible for him to
restore the money which had been
stolen from him.
The story of the robbery was not
corroborated, and he was found guilty
and will receive sentence this morning.
His family consists of four small chill
dren, a wife and mother-in-law, and
they are said to be in destitute circum-
stances