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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
MONEY POOI FORMED.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 5.-The Constitution
will publish tomorrow morning the out
line of the agreement for money pool
signed by four leading railway com
panies of Mexico. The pool has just
gone into effect. Under the agreement,
every line in it is allowed to take out
IS for each ton Of European freight en-
tering Mexico and destined for the city
of Mexico or Pachuoa. The remainder
of the revenue Is to be divided among
the other members of the pool according
to their respectable proportions If the
pool works satisfactorily for one year,
traffic from the United States is also to
be pooled The members of the associa-
ton are the Mexican National, Mexican
railway, Mexican Central and Inter
Oceanic.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
Buy your Toys at Caheen
Bros.
CROOKED ALL ROUND.
Looks Like F'itz Had Private Bet on
he Hmm her Of Rounds

Looks Like Fitz Had a Private Bet on
the lumber of Rounds.
San Francisco, Cal, Dec Bob Fitz-
simmons had a bout today in Justice
Gorezinger's court with a collector hold
ing a judgment against the Australian
for $3.50 in favor of Jimmy Carroll Shark
ey's manager, Dan Lynch. was sum
moned as a witness, but when he APP
peared he was Immediately placed on
the stand in his own Defense an old
debtor having garnisheed the $4,000
purse for a claim against Lynch of ST.
400. Nothing was done in the Fitzsim-
mons case, but Mr.. Lynch was cross
examined until he tied himself up very
neatly. He first declared that he had no
interest in the purse. Then he stated
that in obedience to a request by Shark
ey he had placed the So 900 check in the
hands of a gentleman from Montana for
safe keeping. The court quickly adj
journed to Sharkey's sick chamber,
where the sailors deposition was taken.
Sharkey declared under oath that Lynch
still held the check and that he (Sharkey)
knew nobody from Montana Up to the
hour of adjournment no trace of the
much wanted document could be found.
Sharkey is improving rapidly and will
be on the streets within three days.
Fitzsmmons is engaged for exhibitions
tomorrow afternoon and evening, and
will remain in the city until the courts
determine who is entitled to the purse.
Julian claims to be accommodating evil
dence of crooked work, and promises to
uncover a rascally job to throw down
the Australian and his hackers. Incl
dentally it is rumored that Fitzsmmons
wagered a considerable sum that Shark
ey would last six rounds, and, judging
from the fight he put up, this seems quite
probable.
All experts agree that the sailor was
practically a Eoner in the first round,
and that Fitzsimmons had to be care
full in order to avoid knocking him out
in the fifth
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
A complete line of bath
robes and smoking Jackets
just received.
Klotz, the Haberdasher,
EXPECTS NO FAvORS.

Admission Hot Blast.
The Montgomery Advertiser has al
ready shown a disposition to pick quar-
rel with Gov. Johnston. The Governor
certainly expects no favors at the hands
of the Advertiser, and can get along, no
doubt, as we'll without the advice of the
Advertiser as he could with 1t. The
truth is. the Advertiser is not by jug
full the power in Alabama 1t once was.
All concede that it is ably edited, but
in it's recent support of Mckinley It has
forfeited the respect of nearly all the
democrats in the state, and 1t will be
a long time before it can reinstate ltselI
with the people who had confidence in its
democracy up to short time ago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
S | 90
IN
GOLD
7 D I {

We will give $40 in gold to the person who
enters this contest and sends in the lars-
est list of words formed from the letters
in Sunny South, $40 for the second $40 for
the third, $40 for the fourth, $40 for the fifth,
and IS for each OF the next eight lists. Use
no letter oftener than it appears in Sunny
South. Use no proper nouns, or foreign
words. A word which has two meanings
can be used only once. Use any standard
dictionary. Contest closes Dec. "a. In
order toenter contest it is necessary to send
so cents for three months subscription to
the Sunny South, the south's great family
story paper Even if you make only ten
words you. will get prize. as YOU will re-
ceive In addition to the Sunny South, your
choice of one of the four following offers.
First, 10 complete novels by Miss Mulock
second II complete novels by Willse Collins
third. IL complete novels by the Duchess
fourth, IL complete, novels, by sylvanus
Cobb, Jr. Let us know which offer you
want. For 50 we will send the Sunny South
one year, allow you to enter the contest,
and send two of above offers. Perhaps
you would like complete set Of Dickens
works in L. volumes. If SO we will send you
the set and allow you to enter contest and
also send the Sunny South months for 81.
or for s.. so you can enter contest, get the
set complete, with Sunny South one year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
KILLED A DEPUTY.

Charlotte. N. c., Dec. ga special to
the Observer from Ashebero, says that
Deputy Collector E. A. Moffitt ex-sheriff
of Randolph county, was shot and killed
by Lee Turner, near Penningtons Ferry,
Montgomery county yesterday after
noon, while searching Turner's house,
under a warrant for blockade whisky.
Two deputies were with Moffitt and one OF
them shot and killed Turner. Deputy
Hoover remained with the dead collec-
tors body in the moonshiner's house as
the neighbors refused to aid in removing
1t. There are fears for Hoover's safety,
though he is a man of nerve and able to
take care of himself.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
THE ANSWER is PLAIN.

Brewton Standard Guage.
Some newspapers are asking why Gov
Oates was defeated for the senate. The
answer is plain. The Governor was en-
deavoring politically to ride two horses,
hence his fall. on the other hand, Mr..
Pettus is with his party Internationally,
and an uncompromising advocate of the
free and unlimited coinage of silver and
gold at the rate of 1e to l. Mr.. Pettus
is elected, and another silver man goes
to the senate. Had Gov. Oates been sue
cessful II would have been counted vic
tory for the goldbugs. Owing to the in
terest this paper took in the election Of
our senator from this district, it very
much regrets that his vote was cast for
Oates, even though he was defeated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
Toys! Toys! Splendid as
sortment at Caheen Bros.
READY FOR THE PRESS.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 5.-Col. w.
II. Crook disbursng clerk of the
white house, who has been SO long as
ISOLATED with that position, and so fire.
auently the confidential depository of adj
vance copies of the Presidents annual
message will leave this city tomorrow
afternoon charged with the duty of dis
tributng the message to the press so that
it can be published in the great newspa-
pers of the country contemporaneously
with it's delivery to congress. President
Cleveland completed the preparation of
the message to congress today.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.

.Rishmond,- Va, Dec. 5.-The Westham
Granite company, owning large quarries
and dressing sheds in Chesterfield coun-
ty, has made an assignment to Charles u.
Williams, of this city, and Col. Henry
Douglas, of Baltimore, trustees. for the
benefit of creditors. Col. Snowden An
drews, OF Baltimore. who made a per-
sonal assignment in that city yesterday,
is president of the company. The liabil-
tiles are $4,000 1t is believed that the
assets win pay the company out.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
pROIIn or HIINTsVILLE BOYS.

The city democracy will never forget
the work done by Robt. j. Lowe For
more than three weeks he has labored
day and night for the success of the
democratic ticket and oftimes, to the
writer's knowledge, he was unable to
work, b cling totally exhausted for the
lack of sleep. Democracy seldom for
gets the true and brave.-Birmingha
State Herald.
When interviewed on the night of his
election Mr. Evans, the democratic
mayor-elect, said Mr.. Lowe had COM
plete control of the campaign and ae-
quilted himself with great credit. we
are always proud of Huntsville boys
achieving fame abroad, but are especial
" gratifed that a distinguished son of
Madison should have the honor of elect
ing the only democratic mayor Birming-
ham has had for years.-Hunstville Mer-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
AN ABLE ALBANIAN.

Tuskegee NEWS. =
The members of the general assembly
honored themselves when they invited
Dr. j. l.. M. Curry to address them on
the subject of education. He is an Ala
bantam, with a heart full of love for his
native state, and his great desire is to
see the burden of ignorance lifted from
the minds of the children of Alabama.
He believes that with a new constitution
our people will show themselves in ia
vor of education as they have never
done before.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

SHOULD BE PAID BY THE STATE.
Prattville Progress.
Our railroad commissioners should be
paid by the state The present plan of
requiring the railroads to pay their sal
aries is penny wiseand pound foolish"
AS an independent impartial court, as
between the people and the railroads,
they should be paid by the state and
faithfully execute the laws of the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
LOuISVILLE'S LATEST.

Louisville, Dec. 5.--Judge Toney refus-
ed today to dissolve or modify his in
junction in the board of public safety i'm
parchment case and the mayor and the
board of aldermen were given to under
tand that they could only proceed with
the peril of going to jail. New charges
have been prepared but the judges decis-
ion today will cause them to be dropped
until the court of appeals passes on the
matter. The board of safety is prepar-
ing to file sensational charges against
the mayor and board Of aldermen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
GOLDEN WEDDING.

Tuscumbia North Albanian.
Hon. John T. Tanner of Athens. now
n years of age. and who was the prohi-
bition candidate for governor OF Ala
bama some seven or eight years ago.
on last Thursday THANKSGIVING Day,
celebrated his golden wedding" at his
home in Athens How appropriate that
this event. for him and his good wife.
should have fallen on Thanksgiving
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

Our holiday stock grows
more complete and attractive
with every passing day. The
Toy department Is on the third
floor. Goods for gifts are all
over the house. e
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
We Will remain open even
ings from tomorrow on.
Caheen Bros.
RUNNING ON FULL TIME.

Mr.. ]. II. Gary, of the Birmingham
Cotton MILL says orders are coming in
fast and the mill is running full time to
keep up. He is thinking or running at
night and needs more skilled labor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Augusta (Ga.) Brewing company i:
making improvements to its plant, in
Guiding addition to refrigerating building
new machinery, etc, that will increase
output about SO per cent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Trenton stave mill, at Trenton, Ca,
has received full supply of timber, and
is operating at its full capacity. The
company shipped over fifteen car loads OF
slaves during November. astte. t4..5s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Jonesboro cotton mills, at Jones'
boro. Tenn, will resume7opera tions, after
an idleness of sevral, months, Mr.. w. G.
Kenyon, of Johnson City will manage the
plant, and expects to operate 1T day and
night for some time. -s eze>
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

James Runyon and John Haney hav'
purchased a tract of several hundred
acres of coal and other mineral lands
near Catlettsburg, KY, and intend to de
velop same &c. 57tt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The saw mills along the Kentucky
river. in Breathitt and Lee counties, Ken
lucky, have all placed orders with the
timbermen for larger timber supplies
than usual for the winter season, and ex-
tensive operations are expected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The erection of another cotton mill is
reported as contemplated at Spray, N c.,
and W. r. Walker, secretary of the
Leaksville Cotton Mills, is mentioned
in connection with the enterprise.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

McNair Wade &Flynn of North Caro-
lima, have purchased a big tract of tim
Der land near Phoenix, Fla, nd will erect
on same a saw mill of $4,000 feet daily
capacity.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

1t is reported that the Americas Gotten
Picker company, of Pittsburg, Pa, will
erect at Norfolk. Va, a plant for the
manufacture of its cotton pickers. The
company has a capital stock of $5,ooO,0Oo,
ard a number of Pittsburg capitalists
are interested. 1t is said that the works.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The foreign exports of humber and
other wood PREDICTS. fromsthe port of Bal
timore for the month of November, 1896,
were as follows: Logs of wood 2,535;
slaves, "a 900, and lumber, 1,73S,o00 feet.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

Mr.. ]. F. Schrimer, of Seneca, S. C.,
will endeavor to revive and push to com+
pletion the project for the erection of
cotton mill at Seneca.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Tribune Soldier Colony. company
of Fitzgerald Ga, is negotiating with
Boston parties for the establishment OF
big cotton mill. A proposition mas peen
made asking for 100 acres as a site. A
plant to employ 1,10o hands is -contem-
plated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

P. K. Terrell has invented a portable
cotton gin compress and VIII endeavor %
form a stock company to manufacture
same at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

An iron bridge is TO be erected over
he Shenandoah river at Ebbton, Va.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

Burleigh &c Co. have established $10,-
300 woodworking plant at jackson, Miss.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Columbus (Ga) Water company is
making improvements to it's works; will
build new standpipe, etc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

A movement is on looking to the es-
adjustment of a rev block at Shreve-
port, La. 55ly
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

e. w. Harper will establish at once a
shirt and overall factory at Augusta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

Diaries for '97, Office calen-
dar pads, Little & Royen's
carbons, Mittae & VOlger's
ribbons, $500 per dozen,
every ribbon guaranteed /;
Waterman's fountain pens.
Smith & Montgomery Book
and Stationery Co.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Marion Cotton min. OF 2.75o spin
dies, at Marion, S. C.. which has been
idle for several years, has been sold by
w. j. Montgomery, agent for the own
ers. to Messrs. A. M. Price, of Lincoln
ton NJ q. and T. A. Blythe, of Philadel-
mia pa. The new owners are practical
cotton manufacturers, and they will
make extensive improvements to the
plant preparatory to resuming opera
tons 1t is said that about $4,000 VIII be
expended at once in en1arging the build
ms. nutting in new machinery and thor
ough overhauling of the present equip
ment. Possibly knitting machines will
he installed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Tribune Soldier Colony company is
negotiating for the establishment of a
sugar refinery at Fitzgerald, Ca
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Swift Creek Cotton Mills, near
Petersburg, Va, are nearing completion,
and expect to commence operations in
the near future y
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

1t is stated that Mr., ]. II. McAden, OF
Charlotte, N c., owner of the Pinhook
water-power property in Castor county,
ton mill on the property 1t is reported
that a Charlotte architect is now pre-,
pairing plans for the plant which is to be-
one of 10000 spirdes and AGO looms OPP
Grated by water-power. The stream at
the site chosen is said to develop apoul
sn0 horse-power Mr. McAden is presi-
dent of the McAden mills at McAdenville,
and the site for the new plant is near thei
McAden mill.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

The Pensacola Gas company has com
pleted improvements to it's plant, made at
a cost of $50, 600.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

Hopkinsville's (Ky,) new directory
shows a population of nearly $780,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06

E. P. Ladd is building cypress band
and single mill in Sheriff., Ark.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-06
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL NEWS.
w. E. Norrel is erecting grist mill

w. E. Norrell is erecting grist mill
at Blythe, Ga.
E. P. Laid is building cypress band
and single mill in Sheriff.. Ark.
Hopkinsvilles, Ky.) new directory
shows a population of nearly 5000.
An iron bridge is to be erected over
the Shenandoah river at Ebbton, Va
Burleigh G. Co. have established a s1o,-
900 woodworking plant at jackson, Miss.
E. w. Harper will establish at once
shirt and overall factory al Augusta, Ga.
The Pensacola Gas company has com
pleted improvements to it's plant, made al
a cost Of $4,000
movement is on looking to the es-
adjustment of new block at Shreve-
port La. 55ts
The Columbus (Ga) Water company is
making improvements to its works; will
build new standpipe, etc.
The Tribune Soldier Colony company is
negotiatin fer the establishment of
sugar refinery at Fitzgerald, Ga.
The Swift Creek Cotton Mills, near
Petersburg, Va, are nearing completion,
and expect to commence operations in
the near future.
Mr.. ]. f. Schrimer, of Seneca, s. C.,
will endeavor to revive and push to com+
pletion the project for the erection of a
cotton mill at Seneca. 4
P. K. Terrell has invented a portable
cotton gin compress and VIII endeavor %
form a stock company to manufacture
same at Chattanooga, Tenn.
McNair, Wade &Flynn, of North Caro-
lima, have purchased big tract Of tim
Der land near Phoenix, Fla, and will erect
on same a saw mill of $4,000 feet daily
capacity
James Runyon and John Haney have
purchased a tract of several hundred
acres of coal and other mineral lands
near Catlettsburg, KY, and intend to de-
velop same. taaie
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-08-21
I.AYNiSE NEWS.

There were lj3 deaths IL New York
in one day from heat.
Two men vino had served terms in
California, were re arrested in Mexico
while they were engaged il: digging up
n bar which is worth &l2, GOO.
The United States Treasury gold re-
serve Mt the close of business Friday,
stood at Sl0G, OG3, ,9lG. The days
Withdrawals were sop 900.
The St James Gazette publishes
special dispatch saying it IL reported
that the Arctic explorer, Nnnscr, has
arrived at Nar,.o, MI island "i Norway,
in the Arctic ocean a finmark on
board the steamer Windward.
Acting Comptroller C"Ain hns been
informed that Josiah T.. Kelley, assis-
tnnt cashier Of the First National bank
Of South Bend, Ind, had committed
suicidc because his dcfnlcntiun of S2i,-
OO) had been discovered. The Ma
tional bank examiner reports that tho
shortage was made good from the
surplus and that the business Of the
bank Will III 80 way be affected.
\ passenger train on the Lake Shore
railway was wrecked near Otis, Ind,
by the washing away ui II culvcr:. The
engineer, James Gullin. and the fire.
mun Nj, hVrl Eunch. we. q Kiilcd, bat
the passengers mlmost IuirncuiOusiy cs-
capped fatal !riurcs. The train consist
ei OF the passenger coaches and two
mnil cars. An hour and ten minutes
before, IL freight train hai safely pass.
eel byCr ( lac pDlut " here. tir urrilrNt
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-08-21
CONDITION OF CROPS.
The Drought Works Injury. Indica-
tions Point to IL Higher Price
for Cotton

The weekly crop bulletin aS ;S4url 10y the
weather bureau at Wash ipgtoa. contains The
following:
NirSinia--Continucd hot, dry weather has
zone some damage to late corn aal tobacrp;
1t! blowing dclaycd pasturayn holding on:
i7eshinS about finished; hay mostly secured;
"ddcr pulling becoming general: soaking
ans would c'of great brnv..: il all So
.,onS.
North Carolina Intense l"a. ANA ,irOlr-hc
causing continuous decline in condition &: All
crops; cotton shedding. plants whiting and
farming very little top crop; ilr~t new balls
THIS w""". earliest ever kuOwa: late corn will
ne i"i!urr without rain soo:; stripping tud-
der now III progress: tobacco "r.r,S light and
,hin: peas. potatoes AMI peanuts sill! good.
South Cirollua--trOpS cua."r.a!iv iulgrcl
hE cN''SSlN" neat; rain over limited areas
only, generally dry: early cora safe late dry
Ing Up. cotton turning yrllow. slicGdin. half
grown bo.is and squares. and opening pre-
mnturciy, picking active; rirc excellent be-
SthninCt TO ripcn; tobacco curin: nicely hut
uuitltS inicrlor: minor crops III fair condition
IenEcsscc--Drnught with Intense heat
causes serious failing in crops, especially in
western portion, where il assumes Gisas. .ruuS
features; cotton shedding, frIit. opening alb
normally. and driving up: worms and firing"
lhJurln;; tobacco. ncccssitat.nS early cutting:
early corn !.ae. late greatly shortened; mach
mo;' seed clover saved; p!owia., practically
suspended.
Georgia. Ornally high temperature,
i;1"E al rain and excess of sunshine have in
l"rri al! growing crops: cotton dropping
a!ii turning yellow: l!rkint; in progress;
lHi" corn, ':'"ut on low lands. needs rain,
l"HsHres and gardens failing ra!!dIy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-08-21

The whole number Of volumes in
the Chicago Public Library is 217,-
203. The aggregate circulation of
books and periodicals for the year
ending June l was 2,542,2 of which
more than half is registered ut the de-
livery stations, thirty.one being in
operation in the north division OF the
city, eleven in the south division and
eleven in the west division. The cost
per volume Mt the delivery stations
has been only 2.3l cents. The three
libraries next largest in respect of cir
culation arc those OF Manchester, Eng
land; Boston, Mass, and BirmIng-
mingham, England. Chicago exceeds
the first more than two-fold and the
second and the third thrce-fold.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-08-21
Her Aim Is to Take the Lead From


Germany has been doing her best to over
take England, and tho German merchant
marine il continuity coming nearer to tho
English fee: III efficiency. Tn" total num-
Der o! vessels has been considerably reduced.
because small shil s have given place to larger
ones. but as regards the increase In steamers
In particular, this was much greater rcla-
lively III Germany than in England although
the total number Of steamers Possessed by
England Still exceeds that q! Germany byi
about "ight times. German steamers arol
considerably larger than the English: for in
stance, Will" German steamers show IN ay-l
crag" tonnhS" oil SlO.T that Of England isl
only iO9.T. 1T follows that while English,
have increased in numbers 10y 54l per cent inl
thirteen years, their tonnage has only about
doubled, whereas in Germany while the num-
Der OF steamers was somewhat more than,
doubled the tonnar" was aiMos, quaGruplcd,
At the beginning Of 1881 German steamers,
possessed an av"raS" capacity OF 52I. 2 rcgis-
tered tons. fhis shows plainly the great de-
vciopnent OF German steamship lines.