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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24
BEARING UPON POOL SELLING.

The Atlanta Constitution has the fol- lowing press dispatch from St. Louis re- garding pool rooms:
 ''St Louis. Jan. 19.-'Pool alley is to be revived, and henceforth can be wagered here on horse races and outside of the state, the Missouri statutes to the con- trary notwithstanding. The scheme is to have money telegraphed to Louisville, where it is placed in one of the rooms there. The local pool room was closed by the police, and the proprietor came up yesterday before Judge Murphy He was dismissed on the ground that the defense was no more violation Of the law than for a man to go into the tele- graph office and telegraph money to a friend to be bet on any horse at any track"
 This is the question before Judge Fea- gin in Birmingham.
 Helen Keller' Tribute to John P. Spaulding
 Farewell. dear, kind friend! Our Fa- ther has called thee home sooner than we expected, but we shall meet again in a little while in Gods beautiful some where Meanwhile, all life here will be sweeter and better for thy deeds of love. and thy dear name shall be tenderly cherished in many loving hearts Kind est of friends, farewell! When we meet again we shall know that pain and sor- row were sent to lead us HeavenwArd, and when you welcome me home sthe tears in my eyes will be tears of joy. Your little girl.
 HELEN KELLER"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24

One of the most startling announce ments of a political nature that has been made lately is that made by Capt R. F. Kolb to the effect that he has come to the conclusion that it Is not necessary for him to continue to be candidate for rnNernOr
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24

The Mobile Register promises to ac- commodate itself to the situation, not withstanding 1t has lost its tail and turned into a frog It says: "The state executive committee met in Montgomery yesterday, and our scalp hangs at It's belt. Like the tadpole when his tail fell off. we are surprised; but we think we are still here. The committee has let down the bars to horse, mare and geld ing. The party has virtually surrendered to the opposition that openly fought against its decisions; has readmitted into it's inner circle the men who will promise to abide by the nomination of the next convention, but who refused to support the nominees of the last convention. We do not think the act is wise, but it is done. and we shall try to accommodate ourselves to the situation"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24

The Advertiser scolds at the executive committee vigorously. The old lady shakes her fan and losses her curls to the breeze. She jumps on Captain Johnston and calls him boomerang twice within one paragraph. Gnaw your file, old lady! The people are laughing at you.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24

The new captain-general of Cuba is said to be very cruel man. A Spanish captain-general who was not cruel would be an anomaly. The crueler Weyler shall prove, the better for the Cuban cause. The more barbarous his policy, the great CT resistance will the Cubans make and the sooner will the United States be forced to concede them recognition.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-24
Book Owners

Should know that the WERNICKE SYSTEM BOOK CASES combine every feature necessary in perfect
 book case. It is, at once. new, unique, original, simple, practical, convenient, elegant and elastic. Briefly, a Wer- nicke book case consists of a greater or less number of independent inter- locking crates or boxes, with noiseless, doops plete and artistic piece of furniture, bearing no external evidence of it's portable or sectional features.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29
B1BL1orEcA DE ola DEMoCRAC1A"

abri6 de par en- par. Llevaban todas papali
mas negras grandes t6nicas de tela de lara
azul, cenidas con cintos abrOchadOs con hebi.
las de hierro Fran doscientas prostitutes
condenadas por infracci6n del reglamento es-
pecia, que las except6a de la ley comdu. A
primerg vista NADIA extraordinario sc notaba
en- sus semblantes; pero observandolas con
atenci6n, SO percibian en- sus rostros las hue
Has indelebles del vicio, esp Lecialmente del
embrutecimiento, que es efecto de la igno-
rancia y La miseria Al YER aquel conjunto de
criaturas perdidas, recuerda con tristeza
que mUchas de elias han sido inocentes V h IN
radas; y hacemos esta RESTRICTION, porque mu-
chas SO vician, corrompen y deprsvan, no va
eu su juventud, sino su nsds tieraaG iafapa-
cso, y aun al nGcer, 81 es permitido decirlo
asi
Nadie deia de preguntarse con dolorosa
cnrlosidad por que serle de causas fatales lle-
gan tai situaci6n unas criaturas que han co.
nocido ell pudor la castidad.
Muchss son las causas que pueden condu
cir & tai degradation. Rara veg so prostitu
yen por ell solo gusto de prostituirse: el ocio.
el NAL ejemplo, una perversa eduoaci6n, v So
bre TODD ell hambre, son casi siempre los mo-
tivos que redueen la infamia estos seres
desgraciados, porque las Glasses pobres son las
que pagan la civilizaci6n este tribute de
alma cuerpo.
= = ..s....e..
Cuaade las presas entraron en- Ell natio
de Ia caroel corriendo v vociferando. ara f6e;I
conocer que su contento no provenia del pla.
Ger de haber dejado su ordinario trabaio. We.
rlhcada Ia irrupci6n por la 1nica puerta 0oe
daba eDtrada al patio, separ6se Ia turba 10
form6 IN ciroulo alrededor do un ser informs.
qu1en aturdfan con una terrible uriterfa.
bra una mujer baja, de treiLtA sells i cua.
'enta amos, regordeta y CON el pescnexo 20,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29

siempre os saiieseis con la vuestra porque sois
mas d6bil ESQ es abusar.
y Sque merito habrfa en- complacerme
81 fuese la mas fuertt 2-contest6 la "Guilla-
baora" con una sonrisa LENA de gracia
No, no. Quereis ablandarme otra veg
con esa vocesita de caramelo. No os lleva-
reis la golra.
-Dejadme de historias, que va me voy
epfadando
-iVamos, "Loba!".
i No!
-lPor Dios os 10 pido!
mira que va no te veol He dicho que
no, que no ha de ser-grit6 la "Loba" en-
fureoida.
-Pero itened compassion de ella! Mirad
como llora!
-SQue me importa2 Peor para ella: va
sabeis que es nuestro hazmereir
KS veTdad. No faltaba mas que ahora
le volvi6ramos sus traposl-gritaron todas
la Vez, vlsto ell ejemplo de la "Loba"
-Ieneis raz6n-dijo con amargura "Flor
de Maria, -es vuestro jugnete, vuestro haz-
mereir, y debe llevarlo con resignation. Sus
gemldos os divierteu, su llanto os hace reir.
y en- slgo hab@is de pasar ell tempo. Aunaoe
IA mataseis no tendrfa dereeho para queiarse.
NO hay duda, "Loba"; teneis mucha raz6n.
Esa pobre muisr no hace dafio nadie, no
Pnede defenderse, es sola contra todas -.
ESQ es mIy valiente, muy generosol
-SConque nos tratais de cobardes2-gri-
TO la "Loba", cuyo violento car&cter no le
permltia sutrir sin .rritaree la menor contra
Vamos, respondedme Ssomos Co
bardes, D62-afiadi6 mas mas irritada
Oyose en- este un rnmor de amenaza por
todas parties. Las presas, crey6udose ofendi-
das, 90 acercaron & la "Guillabaora" v la ro-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29

por ell suelo. Una de las presas pisaba con
Ia almadre1a una especie de justillo de tela
cruda: "Flor de Maria, al llegar esta mu-
jer, leyant6 la cabeza, la miro con mansedum-
bre, y lie dijo con VOC dulce encantadora:
ID Quereis deiarme coger ESQ Mirad
como llora la pobreoilla.
La presa retro el pie.
La "Guillabaora" recogi6 de este modo
el 1ustillo los demas andrajos, y faltandole
va solaments un gorro de nifo que dos pre-
sas 80 disputaban riendo, les dijo:
-Vamos, tened compassion dadle su
gorrita.
II Parece ell gorro de srlequfn! lUn
pedszo de tela girls con puntas de fustAn verde
negro, ell forrc de terliz
Al OR esta exaots description, soItaron
las demAs presas estrepitosas carcajadas.
-Burlaos como gusteis, pero dadme ell
gorro-dijo la "San Juan";-y sobre todo,
os suplico que no 10 echeis en- ell aqua como
10 demAs Perdonad por Dios, "Guillabaora";
os habeis manchado las manos por causa mia
-ailadio CON tono humilde agrsdecido.
IA yer el gorro de Arlequin!-dijo la
Lo6a apoderandose de la gorra, que agit6 en-
el aire manera de trofeo
Dadmelo, por Dios-diio la GWiHG-
mo, que 90 para dArselO Monte San
Jn0al
-seguramente.
-SY para que quiere este andrajor No,
no 90 10 doy.
-Por 10 mismo que la desdiohada no tie
ne mas que andrajos para vestir su hilo, de-
berfais ser mas compasivas con ella-dijo CON
modestia "Flor de Maria la "Loba", alar-
gando la mano para coger la gorra.
mo Ia lleyareisle ex clam6 brntalmen-
te Ia "Loba".-lNo faltaria mas sino que
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29
CAPfTULO X
LA MONTE SAN JUAN

Daban las dos en- Ell reloj de la prisi6n de
San LAzaro.
Al frfo que rein6 algunos dfas, habfa su-
cedido una temperature dnlce templada,
primaveral. Los rayos de sol sc refejaban en-
oil aqua de IN gran estanque cuadrado con
brocal de piedra, situado en- medic de un pa
ito plantado de arboles rodeado de paredes
atlas con ventanas enrejadas; habfa algunos
bancos de MADEIRA en- este vasto recinto empe-
drado, que servfa de paseo las detenidas.
El sonido de una campana anunci6 In ho.
"a de asueto, las presas salieron en- tumulto
por una puerta gruesa v elaveteada, que 10
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29

IY esa otra desgraciada, la hija del lapidario,
q quien ha socorrido 81 principe tan generosa-
mente en- mi nombre2 -
iIufehces su miseria le ha servido de
pretexto para salvarme!. ;. me ha saliva
do de la ignominia, acaso de la muerte -.
por una mentira hip6crita. Esta impostura
me pesa en- Ell coraz6n, pero la expiare fuer
"a de benefcios. Y no me costara trabajo!...
Es tan grato seguir los consoles de Ro-
dolfo .iy ell obedecerlo equiyale amar-
lol. Ahi 10 confieso COZ dulce embriaguez;
su inspraci6n es 10 dnico que anima fecun-
da esta vida que Ell ha oreado para consue-
10 de los que padecen, siento delicioso pla-
Ger en- tomarle por guia de mis- acciones, en-
no tener mas ideas que las suyas .Porque
le amo. .iOhl 81, lie amol jamks conoce-
ra mi passion.
Diremos algo de las presas de San Lkza-
70, mientras que la marquesa de Harville
aguarda la "Guillabaora"
GApfTITT0
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-29

El H. l. ViIGwd vaie del di tonara
Epn rasbordo Puerto Rico drecto
de
MIA e Herrera viae del 70 omaEa spana
Rico sale de d.:
EAGam
cuarenenara dede H ie Mayo 50 de seie
adite los de soa
Sln1nnn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19

for almost 100 years. 1t is far rarer than
the Mazarine bible, the first book ever
printed.
DR.. w. A. p. Martin. president of the I'm
perial Tungeon college, Picking, China, has
resigned the charge CT that institution after
a quarter-century of active service. DR.. Mar
tin returned to this country a year ago on
leave of absence. He now goes on the retired
list with the title of president emeritus and
the mandarin rank of taeen, great man."
conferred by the Chinese government.
Rev. d. James II. Brooks, for thirty-eight
years pastor Of the Compton Avenue Presby-
terrain church, st. Louis, has rendered his
resignation because the church intended to
reduce his salary from Sc, 200 to SO, 500. DIR.
Brookes has for many years been widely
known as a bible student and interpreter. He
is the editor of Truth, a religious journal Of
st. Louis. He has also written nineteen re-
ligious works, the last being "Maranatha."
HA is a native of Tennessee, but went to st.
Louis from Dayton, o. He was graduated
from Miami university at Oxford, o., where
he was a classmate of Benjamin Harrison,
and later, at the Princeton Theological SEM
mary. He Is about GA years cid.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19
WHY THE WEDDING WATTS.


Frank L.. Stanton. in the Times-Herald.
I sorter thought I'd speak my mind mex
time / went to see
Maria, but-theyW never make a orator o.
me!
Fer every time ! struck a word I'd sorter
choke an cough,
An that's jest why the weddin' is so long
a-comin' off!
I looked at her a~-settin' by the fire blazin'
Her cheeks like two red roses, an her eyes
like lakes of light;
An l think | said twas snowln'-ruthe
keer.ess like an free
An that's why / can't tell you when the
weddin' is to be.
The 9 anfI estber s fau painful you could hear
We wuz bout as interestin' as the shadders
But at last / said: "Maria!' an she turned
An that's why i can't tell you when the
weddin' is to be!
I'm good at campaign speeches, an / al
ways win my race;
Kin speak my mind in meetin'. an sing
"Amazin' Gracev'
But when Maria's by my side ! lose my
pedigree, =
An hats why / can't tell you when the
weddin' is to be.
If women didn't look so sweet an didn't
keep so still,
P'raps 'twould come as easy as rollln' down
a hill;
But when | say: "Maria!" she's shore to
look at me,
An that's why / can't tell you when the
weddin' Is TO be!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19
A Chorus Girls Idea.

During one of the rehearsals at a theater
recently, says the New York Herald. a dance
was being practiced in which the chorus
had an eight-bar movement.
Take one step onward to each bar" said
the man who was directing the rehearsal.
The directions were followed and the
chorus. after eight steps, found themselves
in q bunch in the center of the stage and
humping up against the principals.
THAT won't do at ALL" said the manager,
who was watching the rehearsal from the
front. "Haye them take only six steps"
There he goes economizing again. said
a chorus girl under her breath. Trying to
save expenses and cutting the steps down"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19
waterproof Fabrics.

Washable fabrics can be made waterproof
by the following recipe. Tweed and serge
are also said to be rendered rainproof by the
method: Take powdered alum and sugar OF
lead, each one ounce, and stir into a gallon of
rain water. Let 1t stand some hours AMI
when clear pour OF the liquid. Immerse the
fabric to be; made rainproof for twenty four
hours, then nearly dry and press heavily
with a warm iron. The cloth. 1t is claimed
will be uninjured In color and texture and
will resist any rain the wearer is likely TO be
exposed to.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19

parlors, and you will find as much tru
Christianity among the Catholic servants as
among the Protestant mistresses. have
had two Catholic girls in my employ fol
years, and they have as much faith in theil
religion as l have in mine"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-19

CLOAK SALE

The entire stock of the Der.
lin Cloak Co., 1Il4 O Street.
Lincoln, Neb., must be closed
out tomorrow.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
MELODY AND ELoQUENcE
Members Of the Nu1iosl League Much En-
tertained.
ceedinss OF the Convention Today
The Proposed Amliation With
the Federation Of Labor.

Today's session Of the National Leagte
OF Musicians began at 1890 am. Motions
on variety of subjects, but OF intesest
only to the members Of the convention an1
their immediate constituents. were made
and referred to appropriate committees.
A motion to expunge the resolution pass
ed at the last annual session Ct the Ma
tionel League Of Musicians to the effect
that the league could not consent to be-
come subordinate to the American Fedora
ton Of Labor was debated at much length.
and was finally referred to a special COM
mittee, with instructions to make q report
thereon during the present convention.
Business Of a minor character occupied the
rest Of the session previous to the recess.
This evening the visiting delegates are
to be formed into theater parties for the
purpose of visiting various places of amuse-
ment in the city in company with members
of the local union, and later they will
partake Of a banquet at Willard's, also as
the guests of the local union.
rendered q BANQUET.
The delegates to the annual convention
of the National League of Musicians were
the participants last evening Of banquet,
rendered tfem by the Washingto Local.
The affair, which was extremely pleasant,
took place at Arion Hall, and besides the
delegates there were present President
Milford Spohn and the other executive off,
GERS Of the new central body Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, a large repre-
Evening star., 1896-04-09
MIR. WflITNEY,s VISIT.
a Good Deal of Mystery About HI.
Coming to Washington.

a Good Deal of Mystery About His
Coming to Washington.
The visit of ex-Secretary Whitney to
washington has excited a great deal Of
gossip. He is at the Arlington, in secIu-
sion. having left word at the desk to have
no cards sent to him except from one or
two persons with whom he had appoint
ments- Politicians naturally jumped to the
conclusion that he was here on a political
mission and that there was to be a con-
ference between him. the President and
Mr.. Lamont, with relation to the demo-
cratic presidential nomination
1t was said by some that, being satisfied
that Mckinley would be the republican
nominee. nom either Mr. Whitney or Mr.. Cleve-
land would. as matter of duty stand as
the democratic candidate of the gold stand
ard democrats. The two men were repre-
sented as standing side by side and saying
that each is anxious that the other in the
interest of holding the democratic party to
the gold standard, should agree to accept
the nomination, II it could he brought about.
some OF the intimate friends of Mr.. Whit
ney declare that his visit has nothing to do
with politics. but that, having a severe
cold In his throat and lungs, he is here for
his health This is said solemnly. but Wash
mgton is not noted a resort for persons
with throat trouble, that being not an un-
common complaint among natives.
The utmost mystery is thrown about the
visit, and this attracts more attention than
his coming would otherwise.
An intimation Is thrown out which ex-
plains the visit on grounds far different
from that assigned by the gossips. 1t comes
from very knowing source. 1t Is that the
visit does not relate to politics or to Mr..
Whitney's health, but to a social affair of
considerable interest to himself.
Secretary Lamont told a Star reporter
this afternoon that Mr.. Whitney had come
to Washington simply and solely for a
change of air. He has q severe cold, and
thought a milder climate than New York
would benefit his health.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
MARYLAND BANKERS.
Meeting of the Association at Balti-
more.

Meeting of the Association at Balti-
more.
BALTIMORE. Md, April 9.-The Mary
land Bankers Association met here this
afternoon, about 15O delegates from various
parts Of the state being present. The ses-
sion will last until tomorrow night, includ-
ing banquet at the Rennert tonight The
most important action Of the convention
was the adoption of resolutions in favor of
single standard for the national currency
and against the free coinage of silver.
Among those who are in attendance are
James H. Eckels. United States controller
Of the currency; ex-Controller H. w. Can
non of New York: E. H. Pullen of New
York. president Of the American Bankers
Association; William M. Singerly, presi-
dent Of the Chestnut National Bank: Clad
well Hardy, president Virginia Bankers
Association, and r. H. Rushton, president
Pennsylvania Bankers Association.
When the convention assembled at Sutro
Hall, the members were welcomed to the
Others after which c. c. Homer. president
of the Sc ,ond National Rank Of Baltimore.
offered the resolutions which are deemed
the keynote CT the meeting. They have
House Association.. and have been ap-
proved by United States Con ntroller Eckels.
who pronounced them to be perfect. They
are as follows:
posed to the free coinage of silver, and to
every debasenent Of our currency, in what
soever form it may be presented: that we
firmly and honestly believe that the true
interests Of our country will be best served
by it's rigid adherence 20 the gold stand
ard of value, the continuance of which will
not only preserve its financial integrity
and the future welfare Of its citizens. from
the wage Garner to the capitalists, bu. will
insure. through the prompt restoration of
confidence that rapid development Of its
resources which will eventually place it
first among the commercial nations of the
Garth"
Evening star., 1896-04-09
pilotase laws, with the understanding that
Q vote should b taken at O'Clock.

pilotase laMs. with the understanding that
vote should b taken 1t o'clock.
Mr.. Cooper In Opposition.
Mr.. Cooper U1a.). the member ef ths
committee who made the minority report
against the bill. made an argument In op-
position to the measure. The bill, he de-
clared, abolished all that was compulsory
30 Tar ~ the vessel owner was concerned.
but In no wise affected the obligations and
burden placed upon pilots. It would dis
astrousiy ~ anect every marine insurance
the lives OF seamen and passengers In order
to save q few dollars for the vessel own
era. and would cripple the efficiency OF the
completely destroy 1t in some ports.
In answer to question, he said that the
abolition OF compulsory pilotage in the
case OF steam vessels was slipped into .
bill and surreptitiously passed twenty-five
years ago.
ME-. Perkins Favors the Bill.
Mr.. Perkins, also a member of the COM
mittee. advocated the passage of the bill,
which. he said, would remove a discrim-
tnatfon against sailing in favor of steam
vessels.
The Bill Defeated.
After some further remarks by Mr.. Fitz-
gerald (Mass.). Mr.. ENett (Va.), Mr.. Ding
ley CMe.). In favor Of the bill. and Mr.
Grosvenor tOhio). Mr.. Elliott q. c. and
Mr. Tyler Va) in opposition to the meas
ure. Mr.. Payne, chairman of the committee
on merchant marine and fisheries. closed
the debate. On . rising vote the bill was
defeated, 52-117. The result was vigorous
ly applauded by the opponents Of the bill.
Mr.. Mccall CMass) attempted to secure the
ayes and nays, but he could only marshal
eleven supporters and his demand was re-
fused.
The District Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Grout (vt.) then called up the Dis
trict Of Columbia appropriation bill. which
was recommitted March 2, with instruction
to the committee to re-examine the items
under the head Of charities"
District Appropriation Bill.
The District appropriation bill was call
ed up fer cor rsideration in the House late
this afternoon by Mr.. Grout. Some time
vas lost In determining whether the bill
should be considered in committee Of the
whole. but the Speaker finally ruled that
1t should be considered in the House. Mr..
Bartlett Of New York Immediately attacked
the bill. He made point Of order against
the item relating to the Girls Reform
School, and cited numerous alleged prece-
dents to sustain himself.
He submitted that the appropriation Of
$94, 100 for charities, under the direction Of
the Commissioners. was subject to point
OF order in that the provision changed ex-
listing law. He held that under existing
law the Commissioners have no power to
expend money except for stated purposes
and that the power to spend money for
charitable purposes cannot be given them
in an appropriation bill because of its be-
ing a change of existing law.
He made the further point of order
against the provision which requires that
no part Of the appropriation shall go to
sectarian institutions; his point being simt-
lar to the first. He raised the same point
of order against the item relating to the
Industrial Home School. The Speaker over
reading of the bill was commenced.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
LIVELY FIRE.
Edmonds & williams Drug Store I'm .
Blaze.

EdmOnds & WilIiams' Drug Store in q
Blaze.
Fire broke out at 2 o'clock this afternoon
in the drug store of Edmonds & Williams,
at the northwest corner of Sd street and
Pennsylvania avenue, and before the flames
were extinguished the stock of drugs and
chemicals was pretty thoroughly destroyed
and the interior of the store room badly
wrecked.
The druggists occupy the corner store
room in the large building known as Hotel
Vendome. The clerks are unable to account
accurately for the origin of the fire. There
was an explosion, and suddenly the whole
interior seemed in a blaze. The fire was q
hot one, but the quick work Of the depart
ment prevented any serious consequences
Fortunately the ceiling of the store is OF
corrugated iron and the flames were con.
fined entirely to the room itself. The en-.
entire hotel might have gone, otherwise.
1t is supposed that the hot water soda
fountain exploded, as the fountain itself
vas badly wrecked. and case of patent
medicines near by was completely de-
stroyed. The woodwork in tho front of
the store was all thoroughly charred, and
in the rear badly blistered. Branch posi-
office No. % Is located in the store, but no
mail matter was destroyed.