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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
M. Floquet Dead.

Paris, Jan. 1S.-M. Charles Floquet, formerly the president of the council, minister of the interior and president of the chamber of deputies, died at noon to- day. All the members of the present ministry visited him before he died.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
An Interstste Q ommerce Order.

Washington, Jan. 18-The Interstate commerce commission has issued an or der that after February all common carriers subject to the interstate com merce act should adopt a uniform system of numbering their schedules of rates filed with the commisAion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Ashantees Give in.

London, Jan. 18.-The government has received information that King French of Ashantee has accepted and conceded all the demands made by Great Britain.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Another IIltimatnm

Pekin, Jan. 1S.-The government of Great Britain has presented an ultima tum to China demanding the opening of the West river.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Boers, Rich Haul.

London, Jan. 1S.-Experts in the law of the South Africa republic concur in the belief that If the penalties for treason are enforced in full the Boer government will make a rich haul through the confsca- ton of property of those who are con- victed of that crime. Among those ar rested is Lionel Phillips, who is regis tered holder of Rand shares to the amount of f150,000 sterling. Calculations based on Knowledge of the properties of other prisoners show that the total mon ey value of the property liable to confis- cation is f14O00,0O0 sterling. The elem ency shown by the Boers to Dr. Jameson and the other raiders Is suspected to cov- CT their intention to keep their grip on the better spoil. The fortune of Cecil Rhodes, the ex-prime minister of Cape Besides coming to England to defend the interests of the British South Africa, in which he is the ruling spirit, and of Dr. Jameson, MT. Rhodes Is concerned In a project for the purchase from Portugal of Delagoa bay, East Africa, by an Eng fish syndicate. Portugal will be tempted by an offer of f12,000, 900 sterling. In the meantime the hand of the British, which cannot now be seen in the deal, will be disclosed If Portugal consents to dispose of the territory in question.
 A news agency here denies that Eng land has sent an ultimatum to China, demanding the opening of the West river ports to foreign commerce, and says it learns that friendly negotiations are in progress between England and China looking to the opening of said ports.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
King Oscars Speech.

Stockholm, Jan. 1S.-King Oscar, in a speech at the opening of the riksdag to- day declared that the anxiety concern ing the union of Sweden and Norway had diminished, and expressed the hope that the causes for the discord would per- manently vanish, recent events making 1t more needful than ever for nations to hold together for security and liberty. He said that the present large surplus in the treasury would permit of grants for national defense. a. He asserted that in the event of warlike developments In Europe, Sweden and Norway would maintain a strict neutrality.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Warriors Consult.

London, Jan. 1S.-Pror to the meeting of the cabinet today Prime Minister Salisbury, MT. Joseph Chamberlain, sec retary for the colonies, and the Duke of Devonshire, president of the council, con- ferred with the ommander-in-chief Lord Wolseley, and several other high military and naval officials. It is sur missed that the conference had reference to schemes of the national defense com mittee, of which the Duke of Devonshire is president
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Working on Hunter.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 1S.-A movement is on foot among prominent republicans to get Representative Hunter to agree to withdraw his name if. after the first few joint ballots for senator. 1t becomes evident that he cannot be elected. If he agrees the name of J. W. Yerks or Gov ernor Bradley will be sprung ~s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Treasnrx Gold Reserve,

washingt ton, Jan. 18.-The treasury gold reserve today at the close of business stood at $53.742, ,16S. The reported with. drawals today were $59.000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
Five Million Dollars Has Flowed Into New York During the Past Week on Ac-
 count of the Bond Loan.

New York, Jan. 1S.-The Financier says this week:
 The statement of the associated banks of New York city for the week ending January IS reflects the contraction which has been going on for the past month and incidentally the preparations which are being made to meet the new bond loan. Money has continued to flow to this center without interruption, and the movement resulted in a gain of over $5,OOO,000 for the week just ended. The advance in exchange rates at several western points Is an indication that New York funds are in stronger demand. The contraction in loans still continues, the decrease for the current week being $4,250,200. The liquidation which has re- suited in the past month. or since the first noticeable effect of the Venezuelan scare, may be estimated when 1t is stated that the contraction in the loans of the New York clearing house banks has been fully $45,6SS,00O, and the total is now the lowest since the previous panic. The gain in cash as reported in the statement for the week was $5,446, 200, of which $2, ,264, 300 was specie. The increase in the latter item seems to have been more evenly distributed among the banks than was the case two weeks ago, when one bank apparently absorbed nearly all the
 
 from the interior during the week, but as the New York banks refuse absolutely to open gold accounts for correspondents the specie In question has been stored in deposit vaults, awaiting the time when it will be needed. The result of the weeks operations has been a gain of $5.162, APO in the reserve, making the to- tai amount held above legal requirements $32. 345, 500. It has been generally assumed as an inevitable result of the bond loan that stringency in the money market would be felt next month, but prom inent New York president received a tel egram day or two since from Secretary Carlisle in which the latter gave assur- ances that not the slightest fear need be felt in that regard, and that the treasury would use its utmost power to prevent such contingency This following the extension of the bond payments has been regarded as one of the most reassuring features of the week.
 The averages show the following com pared with the last two years:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
THE STAGE WORLD.

Not until the present time has q Lon
don theater been named after Shake
sPeare.
William c. Willis, the dramatist, died
nearly six years ago, and his grave in
Drompton cemetery is still unmarked.
\ mortgagee has foreclosed on the
BAPTIST church at Du Bois, Pa, and is
rcmodcling the building into Z thcater
Jules Lemaitre, OF the French acad-
emy, has resigned the place OF dramatic
critic to the Journal des DebGts, where
be made his reputation. in order to give
ell his time to writing plays.
Constant Coquelin has been complete
" beaten in his lawsuit with the Com
edie Franchise in the French courts, the
fines imposed being such that he prob
ahly must yield and no longer act in
Paris.
Henry Irving carries with him On his
tours his own tea-a fine Chinese va
riety that comes in silk sacks. He has
his own teakettle. and. after ordering
hot water. sugar and rolls, he attends
to the making of the tea himself Ellen
Terry is very fond Of cocoa
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
SEMl-NGWSY.

Lightning killed a man and injured
two women who were playing croQuet
near Walden, Miss.
A man with a knife and woman with
q, pistol killed each other in a duel at
Admission, Ala. i
At the Drummond Castle disaster
nearly all the bodies found had life
belts on, and yet only three persons
were saved.
Two sets of counterfeiters' dies for
nve-dollar gold pieces were found in a
beaver hole by Dog Creek, Mont, man
and turned over to the authorities.
Elk have been all but exterminated in
this country, and the report of q herd
of II having been seen north of Mary's
peak, near Corvallis, Ore, recently, ex-
cited comment in the far northwest.
A series Of fetes, to take place in
Paris in October for the benefit of the
poor, are being organized. The munic-
ipal council has contributed $40, ,444 on
condition that it approves of the pro
gramme.
The Callam County immigration US
sociation Of Port Angeles, Wash, has es-
tablished a. bureau at ST. Paul, Mimi,
and is sending out whole families from
the central west to the newer far west
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
SMALL CLIPPINGS.

The first mention Of the pipe organ
in history is in connectionn with Solo
mons temple, where there was an organ
with ten pipes.
No human head was impressed on
coin until after the death of Alexander
the Great All images before that time
were of deities.
Cold boiled water tastes fiat, because
It has been deprived of the air. To re-
store air pour the water quickly from
one jug to another.
\ brood of chickens just hatched at
the home of Mrs. George Hunt, in Ped
ricktown, n. j., has curiosity among
them. 1t is chicken with its head up
side down.
In the case Of Springfield, Mo-, man
who was on trial in the police court for
keeping vicious dog the somewhat sin
gular verdict was rendered that he was
not guilty, but must kill the dog.
\ good cologne water is made after
the following recipe: Sixty drops each
OF oil of lavender, oil of berganot, OH
of lemon and orange flower water mixed
with one pint Of alcohol. Cork and
shake well.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
WEDDING OMENS.

The bride who finds a spider on her
wedding dress may consider herself
blessed.
The bride who dreams of fairies the
night before her marriage will be thrice
blessed.
If the groom carry q miniature horse
shoe in his pocket he VIII always have
good luck.
No bride, IL she would have good luck
should bake her own wedding cake.
To do so invites in-fortune.
No bride or groom should be given a
telegram on the way TO church. Il IS
positively sign of evil.
Ship marriages are considered any
thing but lucky. Get married on land
or don't get married at all.
Don't wear an opal In getting mar
ried. Some people declare that opals
ore lucky. History proves the coz
trary.
If the wedding ring IS dropped dur
ing the ceremony the bride may as
well wish herself unborn, for she will
always have evil luck.
Kiss bride right after the ceremony
and before the newly made nusban1 as
had chance to do so, and you will have
excellent luck throughout the year.
Maidens eager to wed should give dish
water heated to the boiling point Z wide
berth. 1t means that they will not mar
ry for a long time if they attempt to
cleanse dishes in water so hot
Night weddings are better than none,
yet they are by TO means the best. The
bride whom the sunshine cannot fall
upon is sure to experience troublous
times. If she have children they viii
die young.
Should a bride pcTchancc see Q coffin
while being driven To the railroad sta
ton prior TO departing upon her we'd
ding tour she should order the driver
to turn back and start over again or
else she Will surely meet with bad lucl..
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
LITERATURE, MUSIC, ART.

Andrew Lang's Christmas book this
year will be The Animal Story Book. !"
Yyette Guilbert has signed an agree
ment to sing at the Cafe des Ambassa-
dcurs till the end of the century.
William S. Lord, of Evanston, con-
tinues TO write childhood verse worthy
of Eugene Field. His latest piece is
Jingle and Jangle.'
The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club" is the
promising title of new illustrated gift
book i'll preparation by the talented
sisters, Bertha and Florence K. Upton.
The long-eNpected Life of Rev Ben
jamin Jowett," by Evelyn Abbott and
| Rev. Lewis Campbell, is now complete,
and will soon be issued by q London
publisher.
Edwin Lord Weeks, the American
artist who was appointed chevalier Of
the Legion of Honor Of France recently,
is Bostonian. He is as great a traveller
rs a painter He has lived in Paris for
20 years.
John Morley said recently that as
man grew older there was no branch of
i4tS4dIdit W ulcA SStIHtl cdICuIaleu 10
give more rcfreshment or cxhilaration
Gs the study of Greek
The success of Giordano's new opera;
andrea Chenier," bids fair to surpass
that of "Faust," as already it is booked
IN upward of 1870 theaters in Italy. like
wise at st. Petersburg, Marseilles and
Lyons.
Stuart Erslin has returned to Lon.
don from Russia, where he reported the
Moscow festivities fer the Pail Mall
Gazette. he is engaged upon novel
TO be called Lord Dullborough: His
Life and Opinions" The book is
satire on the aecadent school of fiction.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE.
Bay ST. Louis, Mss.

Situated so miles east Of New Orleans
on the l.. & n r. r., begins its 41si
session Tuesday Sept 3rd 1886 Located
at one of The best health resorts Of the
Southwest and in the immediate vicinity
of the Gulf coast, the sea-breezes and
summer bathing make Of the College q
healthy and delightful home. The
course of studies is fOurfold: Prepara-
lory, Commercial, Scientific and CLASH
cal. The methods OF teaching are
modern and efficient.
From both the Paris and Chicago Ex-
positions the College received awards OF
medals.
For termsand particulars, address the
President
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
FOR SALE.

A large property situated on Wash
ington street with residence contain
ing 4 bed rooms, one parlor, hall,
kitchen, store and warehouse. Caller
ie. ON both sides Of the residence, two
lots Of ground adjoining lOOxl4O, with
orchard. Terms very reasonable. Sell
ling because of departure Apply to
Mrs. J. D. LAFoND or at the ADvEE-
TIsER office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
Mary Ann.

Mary Ann.
Times is hard, but Mary Ann
Is handy at mos things;
don't say she's saint or angn.
with aure0le or wings,
But she's III o them ar wimmin
That makes mos @ what they've got
poant go roUn' alters frettin'.
Seem conteutej with their lot.
Now, when munny's skarse and skarsei
Mary Ann can manage so
Thet she makes a single doli-r
Go further then Il useter g.
Mary Ann hez civ UP wear.n
Furhe, ts, an lace. an fr q.
Sea she c futher go without EN-.
Then bel OWN debts an bill.
Times is hard but Mary Ann
Hez got,a heap o sense.
An sometimes think thet counts
Fur mod ez much ez pence.
Times Is hard. an I'm doin'
All thet ennybody kan,
But somehow, mos Of all my hope
Is pinned ter Mary Ann.
She knowe ways thet doant know ov-
Shs y what ter Go.
An guess, thc tnoes IS pinchin.
Mary Ann will pull US -
-Jeannette La Flamboy, IL \
stitution.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21

a lot Of American Horses Mares
and Colts. good size, we'll bred and ac-
climated, broke to harness and the
plow. VIII sell for cash or exchange
for Horned Cattle. Reason for selling,
have too many.
L. ID. Wier.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
Gus. A Breaux, LAWYER.

Will hereafter practice bis profession
regularly III the 17th. Judicial District,
parishes Of Lafayette and EermilIion.
and for tte present will be in Lafayette
every Sal rdav.
Set ..ement of successors a specially.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
FOR SALE

One secnd hand Bread Cart for salt
Apply to Castei Bros.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
NOTICE.

Is hereby give that / will not purchase
cotton by the sack FROM any person eA
cept by wagon load ?-1S-96.
y. Degcrz.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
Azenor Bosset.
For Sale.

Valuable town properties in Lafayette
for sale! Apply to Mr.. JAMES HANNEN.
Lafayette, La.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-11-21
NOTICE.

Laayette. Ia. Oct. qth. I5e5.
To the Public. Notice is hereby Civ
en- to az whom it may concern, that
my wifi Norma Rochon, has left my
bed and boara and that | am not and
will not be responsible for any debt
contracted 10y her.
Azenor Bosset.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-30
A PECULIAR LGG.
The Hen That Laid It Was Quite Pho
tocraphsr In Her Way.

A remarkable occurrence is reported on
the Columbus, Lancaster and Hamden
railway, n road that is Just being built
past Adelphi, Laurelville and other towns
In the eastern part Of Ross and western
part Of Vinton counties, O. The road Is
now completed TO point short distance
below Laurelvillc
The other evening Engineer Courtney
noticed n number OF chickens on the track
IN front Of his train just as he was slow
ing up 10 take water. Two or three Of the
fowls flcw against the front Of the engine,
but nothing was thought OF IL until the
engineer, walking around his engine after
~ had storpcd, saw an egg resting between
the hars 81 the pilot
He picked IL up and when hc turned it
over in his hand saw on one side, apparent
iy marked In the sholl, the representation
of an engines headlight and pilot. lie
took the crg into Laurclvillc. but no ono
50 far has been able TO suggest any cxplans-
ton Of the phenomenon. En-
auirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-30
THE MILITIA ENCAMPMENT.
A Week of Hard Work Ahead for Officers
ard Men of the Brigade.

The Scamp OF the X. /. Militia" Will
open at the State camp grounds at Quon-
set Point next Monday noon. On the
arrival of the Day Star with the troops
from this city salute of Fl guns will be
fired. Ths general orders issued from
brigade headquarters ensure plenty of
work for the men during the six days
tney will be engaged in the service OF the
State. The officers will also have plenty
10 do, and II is proba BILE that at no encamp-
ment OF the State militia of this State has
more earnest work been required of all
than will be required at the camp this
year.
The prospects are that there will be a
large number of men in camp, as nearly
all the companies for the few weeks pre-
vious.to June 1st showed considerable
zeal in enlisting men. This year there
will be no full dress uniforms carried to
camp, and camp duties Will be performed
In campaign uniform.
First Lieutenant Charles w. Abbott,
Jr., 18th Infantry, u. 5. A., Is the in
specting officer appointed by the war de-
partment and his inspections will be as
follows: Tuesday afternoon, Second
Regiment infantry; First Regiment In
"A TRY Wednesday morning; First Separ-
tt Company Infantry, First Machine
Gun Battery and Battery A, Light Artil-
lcry Wednesday afternoon, and First
Battalion on Thursday morning.
On Friday afternoon the brigade will
be reviewed by his Excel. ncg, the COM
marder- In chief. The accommodations
for visitors To and from the camp will be
all that could be desi--d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-30
BRIEF LOCALS.

The bicycle parade, July 4, will be
headed by squad OF policemen on
"bikes."
According TO the city hall records, John
Brady has assigned by registrar to Alex
ander A. Mclaughlin. This Is the formal
record of the matter.
An alarm OF fire was soInded from
box 372 at O'Clock this afternoon for a
blaze on the roof OF a shed owned by
Thomas Cooney at the foot OF Oak street.
The damage was slight.
The Mystic Shriners in red fezes, tow.
ing the camel Rachel, looked funny
enough yesterday afternoon when march
ing TO the boat, but they were not in it
with the four who, who arm-in arm,
dress suits and all, he'd to walk up from
Rocky Point early this morning.
Captain Healy, who was for many years
connected with the Fall River q Provi-
dence Steam boat Company, and afterward
with the Providence, Fall River & New
port Steamboat Company, severed his
connection with the latter company this
morning and has gone to Fall River,
where he will be employed by the Fall
River Steamship Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-30
The Stock Market Opened
Strong and Higher.
Under Influence of Advances
in London Prices.
The Bears in London Will Probably
Go for the Market Again.
Special to The News.

NEW YoRK. June 30.-Mr. Belmont
denies that the net earnings of Louisville
q Nashville for the year will show but
Ii per cent. The fiscal IL months con-
clude today, and it can be said on official
authority that the net result will be
equal to 5-s on the stock.
Connor Will make squirt in Missouri
Pacific on the shorts.
On Monday next Jersey Central will de-
clare its dividend. Faherstock OF the
First National Bank says the directors
could make the dividend l 1-2 or la In
stead of III for the season 1t has been
earned.
Keene had block OF st. Paul and some
Lead common put to him last night. lie
covered a round lot of Sugar, Chicago
Gas and Chicago, Burlington ~ Quincy.
He is still very bearish on Manhattan Ele-
waited, but Will take in his lines at the
first opportunity.
London will be an important factor to-
day. ST. Paul is up foil point and
Louisville " Nashville is up rs. Erie
and Atchison are up 1-2. Private cables
say: "McKinley's unequivocal speech
for gold is having excellent effect in Eng
land." 1t Is the unanimous opinion that
yesterdays slump was the result OF a de-
iiberate plan whereby some influential
capitalistic interests were enabled to pick
up quite extensive lines OF stock. The
bears will probably go for the market
again as soon as London furnishes buy
ing, but 1t will not do much good. 1t Is
the better plan TO be conservative. how
ever, and sell on strong points
The gold balance is sl01, ,322, 1893.
III the Tobacco people can get a quorum
gust dividend. The stock Is not held
largely for speculative account. This is
shown by its relative strength In con-
spicuously weak market for inuustrials.
The report OF the Liverpool Cotton
market for today is as follows:
1890 p. m-Sales estimated, 1000 bales;
Middlings, 8 1916; futures opened
quiet under moderate demand; near
months 1-2 down, late months 1-2 TO
lower. Quiet at decline.
I'D. m.-Uncbanged from II 80 report.
Joseph says: cleveland starts on his
vsta.ion today. 1t shows conclusively
that we are rid Of the Cuban and Vene--
that no foreign political complications
will arise.
"It will be like finding money to buy
anything. pronouced rally Is immi-
nent.
sect some Chicago Gas. II you bull
Manhattan Elevated take quick profits,
but do not be afIaid to hold ST. Paul,
ton g. Quincy, &. &C. q ST. Louis and
Missouri Pacific"
ToDAY's STOCK BOARD.
WALL STREET, 10 a. m.--The stock
market opened strong and higher under
the favorable influences of the advances
in London prices and brisk inquiry for
the foreign account. Burlington rose /
Is, Sugar and Rock Island, Chicago Gas,
st. Paul and Louisville 3. per cent. The
dealings were in large volume with Sugar,
as usual, the leader in activity, the open.
ing transactions in stock being 5000
shares at ITO 12 to III.