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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

New York. June 26.-Mrs Jefferson Da
Wis and daughter, whose permaneni
home is at Hotel Girard, this city, will
leave here next week for Richmond Il
attend the ceremony- Of the laying Of thu
corner stone OF the monument in memory
Of Jefferson Davis.
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At a Flower Woman's Bier.

4 famous character of POtsdam, COM
monty known by her nickname of the
'sWalking Flower" or 'Potsdam's
Auntie,r died the other day, and her
funeral was one of the most remarkable
events of recent date. Every officer
who had ever been stationed at Pots
dam knew her, since for IS years past
she had the sole privilege of peddling
fruit and flowers in all the barracks
and officers quarters of that military
town. Through her business she be-
came acquainted with the old Emperor,
William |. with Emperor Frederick
and with the present Emperor, and
they never failed to speak to her, if
they perchance met the old lady in the
street. Her name was Annie Booth,
and although not much of her ante
eedents was known, she could not de-
ny her English birth. She must have
been handsome in her early days, and
quite well educated, for she fiuently
spoke English, French and Italian, be-
sides the German. AT her funeral
more than 100 officers, among them
several generals, followed the bier on
foot, and the music was furnished by
three full military bands, the music
corps OF the Guard Hussars being in
the lead in parade uniform end on
horseback.
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chance to climb on large rock out Of

chance to climb ON large rock out Of
reach of the creatures.
Here they had a chance To look
around aud saw that the sky was over
east with clouds and that they were
sgfe unless the turtles stayed around
until they were starved.
But there was little water in the
bottom OF the canon, and down the
turtles tumbled as fast IA they could,
appearing to have forgotten all about
their possible victims. Most Of them
had reached the bottom, bIt not before
a rain-storm came up, and as Mike and
Jack were still unable 10 leave their
place on the rock they were drenched
To the skin. But that was a good
deal better than being eaten by turtles.
And, as they sat for an hour watch
ing the turtles pass them on the way 10
the bottom Of the canon, the rain pour
ed down and daylight had made its
appearance.
-NttTl Ait list thIlit ildl paA-'ft lhtg
were compelled to sit where they were
for some time to allow the storm 10 abate
a little. They put In their time watch
ing the turtles rolling over one another
in the pools at the bottom Of the can
on.
Suddenly there was a roar like cy-
clone tearing through forest, and
looking up the two men saw a wall Of
water several feet high tumbling over
the boulders.
1t was a clOudburst that. had caused
freshet, and il was all tumbliBg over
the turtles like Niagara, and in a
moment they were all being churned
like chips. Their shells were cracked
and broken, aud they rolled over in
| the widest confusion.
But il only lasted moment, and
then the water rolled them down the
canon out of sight of the two men on
the rock.
By this time the rain had ceased and
Mike and Jack went to look for their
horses.-San Francisco Call.
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show it. The facts as given here, re-
garding the murder. while lacking the
elaboration of a former communication
by the writer, which was written fresh
from the lips of his grandmother, are,
in the main, correct. There can be no
question that the Frenchmen killed
the wrong man. The custom of hang
ing criminals i'm the open air, in pub
lie, prevailed then. IL is little singu-
lar that, in more than a hundred
years, only four men have been exc
cuted in Somerset county, considering
the number of murders that have been
committed i'm the county, some of
them of the most deliberate and cold
blooded character. Mr.. Werner Omits,
in his pamphlet murder that occur
red in SOmerfield some forty years ago,
or more. In this case a man named
Thompson struck man named Daw-
son on the head with an axhandle,
from the effects of which Dawson died
in n few hours. The plea of self-de-
fense was set up, and he was declared
not guilty. 1t is no wonder so many
go unpunished, when We consider the
able defense made by their lawyers.
In the Nicely case nothing but the
most overwhelming proof of their
guilt convicted them, for every posi-
ble means was resorted to by their
counsel to clear them, and deseryedly
so, since it was their duty. The charge
of Judge Baer at that trial, is the grand
est and plainest exposition of the laws
of evidence the writer ever read, and it
deserves place in all archives bearing
on that subject. 1t was not the wri-
ter's privilege 20 read the charge at the
time it was made, for which commission
he is sOrry-but about two years ago
he read it the first time and has read it
several times since.
The murder committed in Ursina, in
which Mansful was principal, was
premeditated and deliberate one. No
alteration took place. He simply
called the other man, an Irishman, to
the door, and shot him down in his
tracks. He, Roach, had borrowed or
hired horse from Mansful and rode
him farther than he promised. There
was no possible excuse for the crime,
for Mansful was sitting on his horse,
and the Irishman stood at the door or
window The worst that could have
been done to Roach would have been
prosecution for theft.
Addison, Pa. NJ.
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How "Old Hickory" Handled Them.

In 1886 Nicholas Biddle, president of
the United States Bank, threatened
General Jackson with defeat if he did
not renew the charter of the bank.
President Jackson replied: "Mr. Bid
die, if that is true, and | think it is,
tell you here and now that if you can
control the election of any state in the
Union, that is too much TO have in a
free country. And tell you further,
that il you get new charter from
Congress for that bank, by the eternal
/ will veto that charter" Another
time committee waited on President
Jackson on the same subject. There
Were 800 of them, and they limited that
if the charter was not renewed there
would not only be a money panic, but
an expression of violence. Said Old
Hickory to them: "Do you come here
to threaten me? If you ever dare to put
any of your threats into execution l
will hang you as high as HamanT'-
Steuoenville Gazette.
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Horse Knew His Old Master.

\ few mornings ago a crowd was
idly watchinga poor old horse strug-
Cling vainly TOT pull heavily loaded
wagon out of rut in fifth avenue,
near Washington street, says the
Chicago Tribune. II was task TO
tax the strength of vigorous, we'll
conditioned horse. Still, he bravely
responded to each call of his rough
master to try it again, until at length
weak and trembling, he refused to
further attempt what he knew was
beyond his yower.
There was something about the horse
which suggested that he had known
better days. His large, though dim
and sunken eyes, his small, trim ears,
clean-cut head, and broad, thin nos
trils, stamped him as one possessed of
aristocratie lineage, who in his young
er and better days had known far
different things than hauling the wag-
on of junk peddler.
The whip had been applied, but to
no purpose, and there had been several
emphatic suggestions from the crowd
that if the man expected his horse to
pull anything he had better feed him
occasionally, when a tall, broad
shouldered man moved forward out
from the crowd, where he had been
watching the horse intently for several
minutes, and, approaching the man,
asked:
Where did you get that horse?'
At the sound of his voice the horse
prickod up his ears, and, turning his
head in the direction whence the
sound came, gave utterance to a low,
glad neigh.
Without waiting for the owners re-
ply, the man advanced quickly 10 the
horses head, and patting it gently, he
said in tone of affectionate tender
ness: Poor old Joe; so they have
brought you to this. | someh ow
thought it was you, old boy, when l
first saw you, but couldn't hardly be-
lieve my eyes, for you used to be a
mighty different looking horse from
/ this.
All this time the horse was rubbing
his head against the mans breast and
shoulders; and there was suspicion
of moisture in the eyes of the man as
well as in the eyes of several of the
spectators.
L never would have sold you in the
world, Joe, if L had thought they
would ever bring you to this the man
continued. But never mind, old boy,
there's going to be change right away
now. You're g ling to have nice big
stall, and you amt ever going to do
another lick of work rs long as you
live
And then turning to the owner he
asked: How much do you want for
! this horse?'
The former hesitated moment and
then said: Forty dollars
He knew that he was asking four
times what the horse was worth, but
he concluded that the old owner would
not stand on a few dollars to get bac k
his old horse.
And he didn't, for he counted out the
$40, and handing it to the man, said:
Here is your money. You are rob-
bing me, but | must have that old
| hoss.'
a few minutes later he was leading
him down the street, and rs they
made their way along there were
doubtless many who wondered why
that well-dressed man should evinct
such tender consideration for the poor
bony old horse which followed with
lame, faltering steps close behind him.
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Rescued by a Clouiburst.

Rillits Mines blackboard stage was
coming over Needle Pass in Arizona a
couple of weeks ago, and there were on
~ two people on board One was
Mike, the driver, and the other was a
man going TO work at the mine. He
may have had more than one name,
but he told the driver that he was
known as Jack, and that seemed 10
satisfy the man who handled the lines
They were delayed by an accident un-
til darkness came on, and then they
decided TO camp until morning in the
pine woods. The horses were unhitch-
ed and the two men spread their blank
cts and lay down.
1t was their intention to sleep, but
somehow their eyes were wide open,
and the drowsy god refused to come
their way. The strain had been very
great on both, and nervous condition
was the result. And as they lay there
looking up at the branches Of the pines
that glOwed red from the freight
against sky of inky blaekness, there
was not much wind, but il was enough
to cause the prickly needles to move
against one another and produce
sound like the distant moaning Of the
ocean. Mike heard the sound, and
listened to it in the hope that it would
soothe his mind and cause sleep.
He paid particular attention to the
change produced by every breath of
air, and gradually became conscious of
an increase in the volume of sound 1t
seemed to rise from the little breaker
falling on the shingle to the giant
wave ds,shing against a cliff before the
fury of the hurricane. At first Mike
thought that sleep was coming and
tried to help it along by continuing
the thought, but as the sound increased
he sat up and looked into the darkness.
He could see nothing. The sound
grew louder, and he could hear the
cracking of breaking branches. Jack
also heard the sound, and both got up
thoroughly alarmed. The horses were
shaking like leaves, showing plainly
that they were listening to a sound
they did not understand.
Louder and louder, until it had be-
come a roar that was all around them
and gradually coming nearer. At hrst
Mike thought it might be a storm, but
there was absent that weird, whistling
sound always an accompaniment 10
storm in the pines. But what it was
could not be determined, and each
moment il became more terrible.
''Let's rum" said Jack.
"Thatis good advice" replied Mike;
''but which way? ,"
This was the worst of the mysterious
sound; il seemed to be all around them
at the same time and il could not be
told where it came FROM One mo-
ment il came from the clouds, the next
it was near their feet, and by thought
il came from all sides.
Suddenly il struck Mike that it was
a herd Of wild beasts of some kind, but
thought it strange there was no bark
ing or growls-nOthing but the inces-
SAINT rumbling and cracking. The
strain was becoming too intense, and
Mike concluded to hitch up and be
ready to leave. He threw several
sticks on the fire, and then went for
the horses while Jack got the harness
in shape.
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Tuberous begonias for winter bloom
ing must be kept in cool, dry place
until July, or until they insist on grow
ing, in fact. When they refuse to
longer remain dormant and send up
their shoots of green from the dry bulbs
pot them and let them grow.
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What seems but a simple diarrhoea
frequently develops into the most dam
gerous of bowel troubles, if neglected
DIR. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry
is never-failing specific in all such
cases.
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IVoRYSoAP
1T FLOATS
Those think that imported
The vegetable oil of which made imported
ship loads the other side Of the
socr
MrS.A.E.UhI.

NEW SPRING GOODS. New
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goods and lowest prices. A full
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qualities. Splendid assortment of
Black Wool, Worsted and Mohair
Dress in Brocaded and Novelty.
Styles, suited for dresses and skirts
A big stock of newest styles of
Novelty Dress Goods, ranging in
price from II 1-2 cts to 81 a yard.
GREAT variety of Silks and
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desses and waists, including Swisses,
Lawns, Percales, Dimities, Crepes,
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Ginghams, Seersuckers, DC. Splend
id values in Table Linens, Towels,
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and Cushions.
4 AIDES Dress Skirts and Shirt
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in Velvet, Silk and Cloth. Ladies
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NEW Style Buttons, Silks, ,Gimps,
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PfTTsBURd KELLEY INSTITUTE.

10.
restores 20 them all their powers, mental and
physical, destroys the abnormal appetite, and
restores them TO the condition they were In be
fore they indulged in stimulants. This has been
done II more than 16oG cases treated here, and
emOng them some OF your own neighbou, TO
whom we can refer with confidence TO the
absolute safety and efficiency of the Kelley Cure.
The fullest and most searching investigation Is
81 vited. Send for pamphlet giving fun iniormar
aon. O
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ElYS
CREAM BALM

Is quickly absorb
ed. Cieanses tn
Nasal Passages, Al
ays Pain and In
Illumination. Heals
the Sores. Protec Is
Rcs;orethse Senses
the Membrane from
Additional Cold
OF Taste an Smell.
Gives Relief at once
nd it will cure.
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The worlds railroads reach 4o7 ,5Gs
miles
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CATARRH

\ particle isapplied directly into the noslrils
and Is agreeable. Price 30 cents at Druggists
or by mail.
Ely BROTHERS. IS Warren Street. \. Y.
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THE KELLEY CURE

Is a special boon 20 business men who. having
drifted unconsciously into the drink habit and
awaken 20 find the disease of alcoholism fastened
upon them. rendering them unfit 10 manage af-
fairs requiring clear brain A four weeks
course Of treatment at the
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before the harness was over their backs
Mike heard branch crack just behind
him. He pulled his revolver and fired
where the sound came from. This only
increased the roaring sound until it
was deafening, and an occasional hiss
could be heard.
'Let Us hurry and get out Of this"
was all each man could say To the
other, as they backed the horses into
position. But it was too late.
Before they could realize what had
happened the cracking and roaring
was just beside them. Mike looked all
around and on every side ne saw doz-
en- of strange creatures. A close look
convinced him that they were mount
ain terrapins. He had seen them be-
fore, but singly, and looked upon them
as harmless.
These were the animals that now
threatened, the two men, and in an in
slant it went through Mikes mind
that they were different from those
he had generally seen. They were
surely Older, and had very likely come
from the Gulf in company and got
lost. Nov they were hunting and
were angry and hungry.
Nearer and nearer the turtles came,
and Mike and Jack soon had to climb
into the wagon 20 keep out of their
way. The turtles crowded around the
wagon, and the wagon was the only
place of refuge. Mike thought the tur-
/ ties might move on, and did all he
could to frighten them by shooting at
them. 1t was almost dark, as the fire
had been burning low, and as Mike
/ could moi aim, none of the bullets took
effect on the turtles backs. They soon
/ began climbing over one another in
their efforts to get at the men, At last
| there was such a number all around
that the wagon commenced to move
and was forced to the side until the
hind wheels were broken. There was
no hope of escape except to do as the
horses had done, and the chances were
very slim. But they had to do it, and
started as soon as the wagon broke.
Jack landed squarely on turtles
back, bnt Mike slipped in between two
of them, and il was several moments
before he was ready TO start Then
they jumped from one turtle to another
for some time, and it seemed to the
men as if they covered the earth. But
they kept on and knew that unless
they fell they were safe.
Soon there began to be little space
between the turtles, and ii appeared as
if they were getting TO the edge ofthe
herd; but they discovered that the tur
ties were also going in the same di
rection they were. Still there wa:
nothing else to be done, so they KEEP
ON.
1t was hardly possible to see, but the
wo men were both aware that they
were getting out of the pine forest
though the direction they were travel
ing was unknown to them. Suddenly
Mike, who was in the lead, stepped OF
rock that he mistook for turtle aud
fell forward down hill. They haC
reached the edge OF a canon, and a
there were not so many turtles, had
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somerset Herald.
xrAEIIsBEp 1877.
Ds of Publication.

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sscriPion-
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The Coal Trade.

There is nothing of moment to change the
current of affairs so far as the anthracite
trade is concerned. 1t is moving on with
quetness toward a better condition, if the
output is but kept at a fair quantity during
the next sixty days. The demand at present
is not Of any great volume, for the buyer is
apt to hold the opinion that little is to be
gained by any large purchasing and he will
find after little while there will be just as
good chance to secure supplies as at present.
In the meantime there is coal being forwarded
to points of distribution where it can be
readily had when any demand for it may set
in The producer has the market well in
hand and one may, therefore, expect better
results this year.-Seward's Journal.
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Maria ge Licenses.

Marriage licenses We're issued to the follow
ing persons Alfred Brobst, of fremont, and
Emma Kimmel, of Donaldson j. f. Wilder
muth and Ellen Sinton, both of Pottsville ;
Peter Kekelke and Mary Stnmbah, both of
Mahanoy City Leonard Rudolph and Dora
+. Shennon, both of Nuremberg Henry
LockhOven, of Ashland, and Cora Oestrich,
Of Butler township; John j. Foster and
Mable d, McMIchael both of Seek; August
Kansus of Shenandoah, and Estella White
of Mt, Carmel Daniel Lindenmuth and Mrs.
Susan Rowe both of PalO Alto Jacob Weber
and Frances Goodman, both of NIahanoy
City; Harry Jones and Lizzie Whitehair,
both of Seek Thomas Rykiewicz and
Maryianne Niyzys, both of Shenandoah.
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Rev. Herman Diedrich, pastor of st.
Fidelis church, Mahanoy City, celebrated the
twenty-ffth anniversary of his ordination to
the priesthood. Appropriate and solemn SER
vices in commemomtion of the event were
held in the church during the day Besides
the numerous congratulations received by
telegram and in person from his conferres he
was also the recipient of valuable tokens of
esteem from the congregation to which he
has devoted in a quiet, unobstrusive manner
the last twenty years of his ministry. Among
the visiting clergymen was Rev. Theodore
Schuettelhoefler, of this town.
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Architect Wise and Foreman. Rude Barley,
both of Tyrone, who will have complete
charge of the construction and furnishing of
Kaier's new opera house, arrived in Maha-
noy City yesterday and will push the work
to completion rapidly, A force of masons
have already finished foundation in the
rear of the building, which is now being
made ready for the bricklayers to commence
operations Monday. It will be the finest
theatre in the state outside of the large
cities.
The new Hersker theatre will assume shape
shortly, the old buildings having been razed.
The brick work will commence ON Monday,
after which the iron work will be constructed.
are concerned.
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At about 4 o'clock this morning the caving
in of workings of Packer No 2 colliery near
Lost Creek, pulled down the surface under
the Lehigh Valley railroad main line, caus-
ing breach 62 feet deep and ~ feet in
diameter. 1t was necessary to maintain a
transfer system at that point during the day.
A gang Of navvies from Delano was put at
work soon after the occurrence to fill the
breach. The work will be completed by
eight O'clock to-night
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Mr.. Glenn Injured.

William II. Glenn, of the Shenandoah
Lumber q Feed Company, was pretty badly,
though only temporarily, injured yesterday
while at the site of the new White street
school building. wheel of cart slid over
a stone, causing the vehicle to lurch against
Mr.. Glenn and it knocked him over an eight
foot embankment. Mr.. Glenn fell face down
and was rendered unconscious. Ex-Chef
Burgess Smith and Arthur O'Hara spent
fully ten minutes in restoring him, and then
took him in carriage to his home. To-day
he was much improved.
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To-night's Concert.

The open-air concert to be given by the
Lithuanian band this evening, will no doubt
be highly enjoyed, as the selections are all
new. The concert will be under the direction
of Prof Zeitz, and will be given on the
awning of the Dornbach building, occupied
by Messrs Tabor and Walenk