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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Klotz, the Haberdasher, 1l3 Twentieth street.

Opportune once signifed nothing more than "to be at the harbor." An oppor- tune ship was a ship which had come to port. s .s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

Marriage was derived from French word signifying husband. Wedding is from the Saxon, the word meaning to peldge.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
pUsINEss OPPORTUNITIES.
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

WONDERFUL cures daily whatever your ailment; send for prospectus. The Kneipp Water Cure, corner Flood and North Pes ters streets. New Orleans, La. l0-4-1m-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Hurricane Off the English Coas

London. Oct 1O.-At 10 o'clock last night a hurricane began blowing or the English coast.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
'ticles lOpening Highest Lowest Ciosing g
In Wall Street.

New York Oct. 10.-The railway and mis- cellaneous speculation was irregular and in the main heavy today. Sugar was marked exception and ruled decidedly firm on GOV ering of shorts. This stock advanced per cent to 107ia on heavy dealings, 5l,700 shares changing hands on the way up The de- clining tendency on the general market was attributed to the weakness in consols in London, lower prices for American securi- ties there and an advance in the discount rate by the Imperial Bank of Germany, which it is claimed foreshadows similar ac> ton by the Bank of England last week.
 Speculation, except for Sugar, was heavy In the closing dealings and the leading stock scored net losses of A@1A per cent on the day. Sugar gained nearly points on the day.
 Tn the inactive issues Nickel Plate, first preferred rose 2h to 70. while the second preferred fell 3l2 to 23. The total sales were 154 591 shares.
 The bonds market was weak. The sales aggregated S570,0 GOO.
 New York, Oct. 10.--Money on call, 4q5 per cent; prime mercantile paper, SQ9 per cent.
 Sterling exchange was dull, with actual business in bankers bills at $4.S1iRGf4.S1A for sixty days and s4.S3AM4Si for demand; ; posted rates, $4.s2q4s41h; commercial bills, $4. 4.S004.S1
 Bar silver, 64Ac.
 Government bonds were easier.
 State bonds were dull.
 Railroad bonds were weak.
 Silver at the board was neglected
 Treasury balances-Coin, SlN 756,011; cur rency, S59,65O.4 43s.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Ery Goods

New York, Oct. 10.--The dry goods market closed today without break in previously quiet conditions. There has been no evf- dence of any weakening in prices on either cotton or woolen goods here despite slow trade.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

The only way to cure catarrh is to purify the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the blood.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
New Orleans.

St. Louis, Mo, Oct. 10.-F'lour was steady Wheat was frmer; December, 73c bid May, 75Ac.
 Corn was higher December, 221Ac; May, 25hc.
 Oats were dull and higher; May 20ssc. Pork-Standard mess, new, S50; old $.25 Larl--Prime steam, $4.10: choice, 4171a Other articles unchanged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

Adieu signifies "To God you I com mend;;" goodbye means God be with you" farewell, May you fare or travel in safety"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

FOR SALE. s1s5O-House and lot 5Ox18O feet at Jones' vile. Si000-Brick house on Sth avenue, between 10th and 17th streets; Sl50O cash, balance easy. $1250-House at Ware's Grove. $350-1O0x200. Fulton station. S100 each for first five lots at West End; this property will soon advance and if you want to prepare for a home now is your chance $l50-f.ot at Silver Mead; nice cemented sidewalk; six for sale only.
 FOR RENT 7-room house. Park avenue; SEQ. it. 7-roonl house, 7th avenue $37.50. Groom house, 7th avenue; S20 Groom house, 9th avenue; $40. 7-room house, South 20th street; S25 Wanted, for good paying tenant, good house in good neghborhood; not over $50 a month.
 R. ]. TERRY,
 91a goth street. 10-d-tDn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
PERSONAL.

PERSONAI4-Distress after eating and all other forms of dyspepsia, indigestion and stomach disorder instantly relieved with Prestons Anti-Dyspeptic Tablets. They will permanently cure any sufferer. Box sent free. Preston Chemical Co.,, Cincin- nati, o,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

Buy your hats of Klotz, the Eaberdasher, ll3 Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

At l13 Twentieth street you can find s. KlotZ, the Haber- dasher, who has an elegant line of mems fall hats.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
BUSINESS CHANGES.

BOEiN ESS CHANGES. MARRY-Send 10 cents for matrimonial pa- per; published monthly; wealthy patrons. personal introductions MT. and Mrs Drake, 155 Washington street, Chicago 9-6-4t-sun
 DO YOU SPECULATE?-"Guid to Sue cessfu Speculation" mailed free Wheat, provision cotton and stock speculation on respondence solicited. Warren, Ford l& Co.,, Il Wall street, New York. 5-3-1yr-sun SPECULATE JUDICIOUSLY and you can make money. Excellent facilities for handling large or small orders in stocks, cotton, grain and provisions. Best book published and daily review of markets sent free Member Chicago board of trade IS years. Robert H. Kelly & Co, 226 La Sale street, Chicago. 3-H-sun-4t
 FOR RENT broom cottage on Huntsville avenue, be- tween 18th and 14th avenues; lot 150x300 Fruit trees. stables. etc.
 No. 1509 7th avenue, 6 rooms, BIO. No. 1l24 4th avenue, rooms; T.50. No. 93t 1st avenue, rooms; 8. Northeast corner of 18th avenue and goth street, south, rooms; S22.50.
 FOR SALE. $G504 S-room houses in Woodlawn rent ing for $i0 per month; on dummy line; houses alone cost S1200.
 No. 14l5 9th avenue, rooms; lot 190 feet desep; dEsS ss0O' Easy Easy payments rs1d m ,o dummy and A. G. s. R. R.; will sell very cheap for cash
 50x150, good well, 1ia blocks from electric car; very cheap.
 Twenty acres fenced with wire: large stable; well; ,two-room cottage; small cash payment, balance easy, within short dis tance Of city, down the valley. A BAR GAIN.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN,
 182615 Third avenue. Telephone 4G5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

MARRY-Send 10 cents for matrimonial pa- per- published monthly; wealthy patrons personal introductions. Mr. and. Mrs Drake, 155 Washington street, Chicago. 9-6-4t-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
WHAT'S THE MAT TER
 WITH HANNA 2 Major Mckinley Answers, He's
 All Right" JOE MANLEY CHUCkS IT UP He Says It Will Be the Ohio Man on the First
 Ballot. REEDS NAME WILL BE PRESENTED But Under No Conditions or Circumstances Will He Accept the Vice-Presidency. The Buckley Delegation From Alabama Seated.
REEDS NAME WILL BE PRESENTED

St. Louis, June 10.-The friends of Speaker Reed have given up the fight When the national committee took re- cess at 6 o'clock this evening the Hon. Joseph Manley of Maine dictated the following to the representative of the Southern Associated Press and revised it before transmission:
 ''In my judgment the convention will nominate Governor Mckinley on the first ballot for the presidency. It is useless to attempt to deny that this will be the result. The national committee in it's overwhelming vote on the Alabama case settles conclusively how the respective states represented by the members of the committee will vote in the conven- tion. MT. Reeds name will be presented to the convention and he will be voted for and am authorized to say that un- der no conditions or circumstances can he or will he accept the nomination for vice president if it should be rendered to him. The great majority of the New England delegates will be loyal to MT. Reed but it is evident that the conven- tion is for Mckinley and will nominate him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11

them up by being hit by McGinnis. Trainor hit to center long, keen drive for two bases and Adams and Rappold scored. The audience went wild al this, when no one was out. Gorton went out from short to first, Sparks scoring, Katz popped fly to short and Ryan went out from Bowman to McGinnis.
 In the eighth the visitors, after two hits were made, failed to score. Beecher hit to third and out at first. Cedar came up and sent one to deep right center for three bases and scored on Adams single. Rappold hit an easy one to the pitcher and died al first, and Sparks famed.
 The score was tied and everybody yell ed. Trainor in the ninth struck out. Gorton singled and Katz scored him with @ two-bagger. But Ryan and Beecher hit grounders to the infield and went out at first. It was a great sight to notice the bleachers as Powell flew out to short. Houston caused palpitation by hitting for three bases to right. Knox hit to Ryan, who returned the ball to Rappold. who in turn cut off Houston at third. In the meantime, however, Knox stole second and scored on Bowman's hit, again tying the score. York hit a liner to left, Katz picked it up, threw it home and Rappold cut Bowman off at third.
 In the tenth inning Cedar hit safe. Adams hit fielder's choice and Cedar was cut off at second. Rappold went out from second to first and Sparks from pitcher to first.
 For the visitors Dowie hit to left for two bases, went to third on McGhnis' hit, after Bonding flew out to Sparks Houseman drove long fly to center and Dowie scored the winning run on the throw in. It was all over and the crowd departed in silence.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Standing

Yesterday was a complete Waterloo for
 the Bluebirds, and despite the roofing of
 an audience of between 1500 and 2000, the Pelicans won out both games. It is an undisputed fact that both games belonged to Birmingham and Me-
 Donald and Sparks only needed such
 support as was given Carl and McGinnis
 to have had them placed to their credit.
 Both did. great work and were warmly
 applauded by the audience, but they
 needed support which they did not re- ceive, and their good work went for
 naught.
 In the first game Birmingham in the
 second inning earned run by Cedar hit
 ting for two-bagger and scoring on
 Rourkes single. ..Rappold followed with
 a single, but Sparks struck out, retiring
 the side.
 In the fourth inning the locals played
 with stupidity not seen even by small
 bays on the commons. Houston hit for
 two bases past Cedar, stole third and scored on Bowman's hit which really
 was pop fly, but each infielder was wait ing for the other to get under it. York got scratch hit. Dowie hit to Trainer, who threw wild to the plate, and Bowman scored, York going to third. Bonding popped a fly to Rourke, who waited to see where it would bounce, and York scored Dowie also scoring on Rappolds failure to catch him at the plate. Houseman hit fly to right, which Rourke ought to have gotten, but failed to get under, and Gorton recovered the ball, threw to short and after the runner had cleared two bases was cut off at third. Had 1t not been for Gortons quick fielding the wis., itors might have made, instead of five runs, only one of which was earned, a full bakers. dozen. Of the seven hits, two of which were doubles, there should not have been more than two off McDon- aid.
 In Birmingham's fifth inning McDon- aid struck out, but got to first on Gond- ing's error. Trainor singled and Gorton did the same, but Mcdonald was not coached off third, and the bases were full. Katz flew out to second, when two- bagger was looked for. Ryan hit, scor- ing Mcdonald. Beecher got in hit, scoring Trainor and Gorton, and the bleachers and grand stand went wild. Cedar got a fielder's choice, but Ryan was cut off at the plate. Rourke, who came next hit to second and out at first, with t e) men on bases
 In the Pelicans' half Powell singled, got to third on Ryan's error and came in on Knox's long fly to Gorton. The locals failed to do anything fur ther, though in the seventh Katz got double and went to third on wild pitch. In the sixth Gorton made the greatest catch, Carl's long drive to center, ever seen on the local diamond.
 The result of the first game was as fol-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
Connecticut Demo crats.

Hartford, Ct., June 10.-The democratic state convention called to adopt a plat form and elect delegates to the national convention at Chicago July was called to order at the Auditorium at 10:45 o'clock this morning by Chairman Clin- ton B. Davis of the state central com mittee. The stage and boxes were tastefully decorated with United States flags. There were no traces in the con- vention of the hard fight in the Second Congressional district last night, which resulted in the nomination of Lynde Har- rison of Guilford as delegate at large from that district. Chairman Davis pre- sented the Hon. Melbert B. Cary of Ridgely as temporary chairman.
 The delegates at large are Miles B. Preston of Hartford, Lynde Harrison of Guilford, Thomas W. Waller of New London, James Aldis of Torrington. The delegates are understood to favor the nomination of Ex-Gov. William E.. Russell of Massachusetts for president, but are not pledged. A plank would have been placed in the platform indorsing his m.nation, but he recently wro-e Lynde Harrison of Guilford that such was not his desire
 The platform sets out the following as among the essential doctrines in The creed of the party:
 The honest payment of our debts and the sacred preservation of the public faith.
 Economy in the public expenses that la Dor may be lightly burdened. Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state of persuasion, religion or politics.
 Freedom of religion. AS necessary consequence the hon. est payment of public debts and the pres ervation of the public faith and credit re- quire that the gold standard of money, as measure of value, shall be main tained.
 While we favor the most liberal use of silver consistent with the enforcement of a gold standard, we are unalterably op- posed to the free coinage of silver, deem- ing 1t a device for the debasement of our currency and the compulsory purchase of silver by the government. Under existing circumstances to pay public debts in sil- yer coin is repudat,on; to pay private debts in the same coin is to rob the wage earner, and to provide for the free coin age of silver means the destruction of le- gitimate business and great suffering among the laboring classes.
 We believe that the safety of our na- tional finances requires a system of sound banking, by which a bank note currency ample to supply the needs of the whole country shall be created, safely secured and always and everywhere redeemable in gold.
 The platform declares for a tariff for revenue only and against further revision at present The concluding paragraph says
 "We heartily indorse the administra- tion of President Cleveland, and we es- the public credit and his exemplificaton of the Monroe doctrine"
 The convention adjourned sine die at 12:45 p. m. "s
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THE MASCOT GIVEN UP. The Filibuster Tug Must Have Foundered
 at Sea.

Baltimore, June 10.-The families of the crew of the tug Mascot, which left here November 27 with arms and ammunition for the Cuban insurgents, have given up hope of ever seeing the men again.
 The Mascot was a large and s.aunch sea-going tug, destined, it was stated, for duty along the coast of Cuba in the landing of supplies from vessels and oth- CT work. She passed out from Cape Hen " November 29 Within few days one of the most terrible gales that has oc- cured in recent years swept the ocean, and the tug is supposed to have founder ed Not word has been heard of the crew from the day she steamed out of the capes.
 The tug was in command of Capt. A. McCreary of New York. The crew in- cluded Mate Edward Emery, Chief En- gineer M. F. Kersey, Assistant Engineer Louis F. Wheeler, Bremen w. H. Par ker, A. B. Thiel and James Rasmussen, Seamen Charles Olsen and Martin O. Wright, all of Baltimore. Most of the men left families here, one of the unfor- tunate women being bride of four AuchNhS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
CONDITION OF COTTON.
What the Consolidated Returns of the Ag-
 ricultural Department Show


 Washington, June 10-The consoli- dated returns of reports to the statistical department of agriculture for the month cotton acreage as compared with last year to be as follows
 Virginia 1O7, North Carolina IF, South Carolina Ill, Georgia 113, Alabama 112, Mississippi IA, Louisiana 109, Texas 116, Arkansas 130, Tennessee 12S, Indian ter- ritory 161, Missouri 163, Oklahoma 194 The general average is 116.2, being 13 per cent increase over the May state- ment.
 The average condition of the crop for June l was: Virginia 91, North Carolina 99, South Carolina 97, Georgia 05 Flor ida S5, Alabama 103, Mississippi 104, Lou isiana 94 Texas 92, Arkansas 1O2, Ten- nessee 118 Missouri 92. General average, 97.2.
 In the Atlantic states, in spite of dry weather in the early spring the crop is a little earlier than usual. Poor stands on account of drought are reported from two counties in North Carolina and South Carolina, and from seven counties in Georgia, but the plants are in fine condition as reported both in cultivation and growth throughout this region. In Florida the crop is late and the stands are poor on account of excessive drought. From Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and the Indian ter- ritory the reports are unusually encour- aging. The crop is not only early, but the stands are good, the plant free froh1 grass and the outlook promising for q full crop. In a few localities, however, there are complaints of damage by cut worms and lice. In Texas the conditions have been less favorable than in the Att 1antic and gulf states. Cold and damp weather at seeding time not only makes the crop late, but has resulted in infest- ing many fields in large area in the southwestern part of the state with all manner of insects that damage the plant. Considerable improvement however, has been made within the past month. The first plantings seem to be doing much better than the later ones. In many of the heavy producing counties the stands are good and indicate close approxima- tion of full crop.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
The Massachusetts in Commission.

Philadelphia, June 10-The battleship Massachusetts was put into commission today. Since the successful official trial trip in April the vessel has been at the Cramps ship yard receiving the final touches that were to make her complete ly trim for acceptance by the goverfi- ment. This morning the ship was taken to the League Island navy yard in charge of Captain Sargent, the Cramps ship master, who then made his formal abdi- cation in favor of the navy yards conn mandant, Captain Farquhar. The crew and the officers assembled on deck, Com mander Farquhar turned the ship over to Capt. Frederick Rodgers, and Captain Rodgers read aloud the orders from the navy department by which he was in- structed to assume command. The colors of the nation went up gloriously and the ship was duly in commission, legally en- titled to join the Atlantic squadron, to which she has been detailed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
The Wheat Outlook.

Washington, June 1O.-The agricultural departments monthly crop report says;
 There has been some diminution of the winter wheat area, owing to the total failure of the crop in some sections, the ground being plowed up for spring wheat or oats. These returns are for the principal winter states: California, B. OH 900 acres; Kansas, 2,684000; Ohio, D. 422,000; Indiana, 2,294OOO; Illinois, ,9Os, 900; Missouri, 1,41S,000; Pennsylvania, 1,239,- 900; Michigan, 1,202000. Total winter area, 22, ,794, 900.
 Spring states: Minnesota, 3,2O0, 000; North Dakota, 2,530,000; South Dakota, 2,463 ,000; Nebraska, 1,224, 4,OO0. Total spring area, Il, ,825, 900.
 From Minnesota the departments agent reports a much larger area than in 1896, partly owing to the blowing up of fields of winter wheat and rye, but principally to the fact that farmers inc creased the spring wheat area at the ex- pense of other crops, considering 1t bet ter investment than oats rye or corn.
 Since. the May report the condition of winter wheat has fallen AS points, that of June being 77.9, against 82.7 on May 1. The percentages of the principal states are: Pennsylvania, 70; Kentucky, 65; Ohio, 50; Michigan, 73; Indiana, 70; Illi- nois, S7; Missouri 80; Kansas, S5; Califor- mia, 98.
 The condition of spring wheat indicates a prospective yield that closely approxi-
 
 for the country being 99.9 per cent. The average for the year 1895 was 97.S The averages for the principal spring wheat states are as follows: Minnesota, 92; Wisconsin, 110; Iowa. 103; Nebraska, 105; South Dakota, 115; North Dakota, 103; Washington, 86; Oregon, 95.
 The percentages of the combined win- ter and spring wheat acreage are 101.7, and the condition of all wheat is S7.6.
 The preliminary report places the acreage of oats at 9S.9 per cent of last years area, and the general conditions at 9S.8, against 84.3 the same date in 1895.
 The acreage of rye is 96.9 of last years, the condition of same being S52, against S57 last June.
 The acreage of barley Is S9.9 per cent of the area of 1895, and its condition stands at 98 per cent.
 The weather bureau reports for the week ending June 8, cotton and corn in- jured by drouth in Texas and portions of Louisiana, but these crops are in good condition elsewhere except for excessive rains in the lower Ohio and central Mis- sissippi valleys, which have prevented corn cultivation as well as retarded wheat harvest Insect injuries are re- ported in eastern Colorado The winter wheat harvest Is favorably progressing in the middle Atlantic states.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-11
NUMBER 181
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it's disagreement to the senate amend ment providing for the erection of public buildings at Boies City, Ida, Cheyenne, Wyo., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Helenas Mont.
 The following bills were passed: Ins creasing the pay of letter carriers; to prevent the transportation of spirituous liquors under false names.
 The bill increasing the pension of Fran cis D. Hoover was passed over the pres idents veto.
 The latter part of the days session was occupied by speeches by Mir. Stewart, populist, of Nevada and MT. Butler, pop ulist, of North Carolina, arraigning gen. erally congress and the administration.
 A concurrent resolution for final ad- journment tomorrow at o'clock was agreed to- and at GAO o'clock the senate took recess until 9:30 this evening.