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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

Two young gentlemen met in one of
the Pittsburg parks. according to the
Chronicle-Telegraph. One of them was
wheeling his first-born son.
".Ah, good morning. Mr.. Bcllefield."
said the proud father. "Now. isn't that
Il pretty baby"
1T is. indeed" said Mr.. Bellefield. Il
have neve seen your wife. but | fancy
the child must take after its mother"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

Three Boston hotels refused TO entertain
Bishop Arnett. of Wilberforcc. Ohio. Sc
nior bishop of the African Methodist
church.
Harry VI. Fowlc. n trusted clerk Of the
Shepard K Morse Lumber Company. of
Boston. has been arrested. charged with
embe1zling $50.Ne0.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05
Out Of His Line.

The Boston Transcript reports that
two gentlemen fell into IA talk about
books.
What do you think of the Origin of
Species?'" asked one man.
Il have never read it," was the 9th
er's reply. I'm fact" he added. Il am
not Interested in financial subjects"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

In 1890 the United States produced
$32,S4 900 of gold. OF this total a
little over two-fifths came from Cali
fornia. which is still the principal gold
producing State.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

WOES OF THE ZIG CHICAGO
RETAILERS.

Greedy Landlords Drive Them Out OF
Busiuess-Silvcr Bond Bill
by the Senate Big Philadelphia
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

and Popu.ists that there viii 10, be any
fusion on State officers this year. and
that there will be three straight tickets
III the field As in 1894.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

Property with an estimated value of
S2.00O,0 900 was burned early Sunday
morning at Philadelphia. The big seven
story building Of Charles ii. IIaseltine,
Nos. 141G and Ills Chestnut street, and
the adjoining iive-Story structure of the
Baptist Publication Soriety and the
American Baptist Historical Society. No.
1920. were destroyed. The buildings dam
aged by fire and water and falling walls
were the four-siory dry goods house of
Homer. lie Boutillier X Co. Nos. 1412
and I'LL tho dwelling house 1T 1i2o.
owned BY the Wi>tar estate. and the ilo-
tel Lafayette, n Broad and SAMSON
streets.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

At Algona. Kossuth County. Iowa.
there is Il roaring well. forty-five feet
deep, which has boiling hot water at the
bottom of it.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05
Dun * Co.'S Review.

L. q. Dun X COS Weekly Review of
Trade says: Though business is still
waiting. there are some signs of definite
improvement. 1t is now believed that the
first payment for bonds will cause no fur
tler pressure. and the money markets are
easier as respects loans on collateral,
though the difficulty of making ommer-
cial loans still checks operations, but large
maturities at the end Of January were met
more satisfactorily than was expected.
and merchants and bankers report that
The signs promise a good spring trade.
No Increase appears as yet i'll the demand
for the principal products. except iron
and steel. and uncertainty as TO congress
sional action still affects both industries
and commerce.. but the increase in inquiry
and the reports of dealers are deemed
assurance of large trade coming whenever
the uncertainty is over"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

The teeth OF fish, like teeth of most
animals. are not fastened to the bone,
but are held in sockets.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05
NATIONAL SOLONS.
REVIEW OF THEIR WORK AT
WASHINGTON.

Proceedings of Senate and
House-Bills Passed or Introduced
in Either Neutrality-suspicious. OF Mo-
ment to the Country al Large.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

Merchants On Stale street. Chicago, say
they have grown tired of giving their en-
tire profits 10 their landlords. and a move
ment i now Oh foot for Il general exodus
from that thor0ughfarc. Wabash avenue
will profit most by the move. il 1t should
be made. and Dearborn and Clark streets,
Michigan avenue. and east Il west
streets will also come IN for 4 share of
the retail trade should il leave State
street. More than 2pD feet of frontage
in State street which WAS occupied Friday
by retail stores WAS vacant saturday
There are at least II dozen important re-
tail stores. the leaSes of which expire
on May ! or before. which may be moved
from State street. There are some others
which viii move from one part of the
street 10 anotier. leaving vacant property
which his rented for large sums III the
past. Rents have been as high as 81
per front foot per annum.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05
Suicide Causes a Bank to Close.

Cashier George Barnard. of the Fort
Stanwix National Bank. Rome, y. y.
has killed himself. and the bank Is closed.
pending an examination of its affairs, or
dered By the Board of Directors. Mr..
Barnard has been missing from his home
since Wednesday. On that day the teller
Of the bank. Patrie, went into the private
office Of the cashier and said To him:
mir. Barnard. / see the bank examiner.
Mr.. Van Nrankrn. i al the Farmers Ma
tional Bank. and | suppose he will BIZ here
IN Il day or So" Mr.. Barnard immedi-
ately left his desk. walked out of the hlnh.
and up Ia the fourth story of the building.
He Went into a >toreroon. il now appears,
aud tying Il rope II the door knob. fasten-
ed the other end around his neck. and
the indications are that he then pressed
his knees against the door and died by
stran.uiatipn. Before committing the act
h. locked The door.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-05

The contest over the silver bond bill IS
al an end in the Senate. that body having
passed the free. silver coinage substitute
TO the House bill Saturday 10y the dccls-
i've vote of il IL 81. = majority OF seven
for free silver. The bill WAS Il substitute
for the House bond bill and provides that
from the date of the act the mints OF the
United Statc> shall be open 10 the coinage
of silver and the dollar shall be the pres
ent weight and iinene>s. and also provides
for the certificates. II further provides
for the coinage ri the seignior-
forage NOW in the treasury and
authorizes immediate issue of certifi-
cafes upon the same in advance of 1t
bein. coined. One section of the bill pro-
yides that no bank note of less than $40
shall hereafter b, issued. and those out
standing of less amount shall be taken up
end cancelled as rapidly IA possible. Sec
ton four provides that the sreenbacks
and treasury notes shall be redeemed
IN standard silver dollars or in gold coin
al the option of the treasury. and the
~grcenbacks. when 81 redeemed. shall be
immediately rci>>led.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07


 Age-Herald.
 It always affords a public journal nIeasure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It Is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with its brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- itv of pr. O. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr. Dozier has resided for many years in birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fuIness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at "the head of his profession.
 Daily News, Birmingham)
 Dr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture ana high literary attainments and gentle- man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News commends him most cordially to all those in need Of his services
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than Dr. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies Of his profession, and for unusual sclentlnc attachments.
 (Masonic Guide.)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he Is known all over the south
 Uabor Advocate.)
 Dr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practition- CTS in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the principal warrants the La bor Advocate in giving the institution tho warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 (Bessemer JournaI)
 pr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in active practice and ia strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the press.
 (The Southern Odd Fellow.) We cannot add anything to the reputa- <ion Dr, O. T. Dozier has already ac- ouired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home, Talladega.) The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as a physician. surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pa irons who need his services.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Mortgage Sale.
9-N-52t-fri


 Ind state of Alabama. Jefferson County. cuted to M. A. Porter, as guardian of the undersigned, Bessie M. Gray. whose name was then Bessie Martin. on the 9th day of April, 1888, by James E.. Hawkins and Tdrfipe F. Hawkins his wife. which said m6rtgage is now the property of. the un- designed and Is recorded in volume 97, fecord of deeds. page 4SO. in the office of the judge of probate in and for Jefferson county, state of Alabama. I. the said un- TUESDAY. THE 2sTH DAY OF FEB -A-o RUARY, 1896,
 at 12 m, at the court house door of said county, in the city of Birmingham, to the hiahest and best bidder for cash at public is set out and described in said mortgage. A fractional part of the southwest quar- ter of southwest quarter, section g, town ship IS, range west, and more fully de- scribed as follows: Begin at stake on section line between sections and 18, four teen and sixteen fundredtfss Q4.1O chains east of where said section line would in tersect the center of the Tuskaloosa dirt road. run thence north two degrees west 7.75 chains to the center of said Tuskaloosa dirt road, thence ups said road north l57 de- grees east 6.30 chains. thence south two de- grees east 1895 chains to the section line be- fore mentioned thence south S8 degrees west 55O chains to the place of beginning containing in all five acres moro or less- the corners of said land are marked by Jefferson county, Alabama.
 BESSIE M. GRAY,
 Transferee and Owner of Mortgage. 1-24-fri5 St
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
In Wall Street.

New York Feb. G.--The financial markets were better today the heavy subscriptions for the new government loan having had a strengthening effect on sureties of all kinds. According to bankers the good ef- feet of this will be reflected sin further improvement, not only at the stock ex- change, but in the commercial world as we'll Already there is more disposition on the part of the banks to discount paper now that it is known that the new loan is a success. This departure on the part of the capitalists will be welcomed in uptown busness circles. for the reason that the buying of paper has been practically sus- pended for nearly month. The deposits of over sf.9eO,oO0 of gold at the sub-treasury in connection with the bond subscription induced purchases of stocks. for the reason that 1t clearly indicates. that there will be little difficulty in securing funds to make ment. The premium onssthe metal was shaded bit today. and from all accounts the first installmcnt will be met by bid- ders. without disturbance to the market. London did not respond to the extent gen. erally expected, and this was disappoint- ment. This. with some profit taking. rath- CT dampened the bullish ardor. and in the afternoon trading the early advance of A to 2h per cent was partially lost. The fea- tures of speculation were the industrials, Southern Railway. Sugar was again in
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

Alabama Christian Advocate,
 The Southern Medical Dispensary is the leading institution of it's kind in Bir- mingham and has been Instrumental in effectng the cure of many serious cases and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. pr. O. T. Dozier head of the Southern Medical Dlspensary. gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work, and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best col. leges of the land and a long and yaIua. ble experience in the treatment of special diseases His professional standing is unimpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach-
 tWinona. Miss, Times)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually successful m his practice. He never undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of cure. He Is high-toned gentleman and can be con- suited with the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constltution.)
 Dr. o. T. Dozer. the head of the South. ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, Is specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic. nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead. ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning star)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has elicited the most en- tnuSidSliC WOTuS UT DTdlSe ana Eratitu00 from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sum-
 Dr. DoZiers reputation as a specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 (Anniston Hot Blast)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are Dr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states is most gratifying. Dr. Dozief Is high-toned, polished. Christian gen. tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston' who knew him years ago when practicine in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Trbune)
 As specialist Dr. Dozier Is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure An Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such a distinguished man as citizen.
 Dr. Dozier Is Georgian by birth, 0 high-toned, cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address
 Dr. DoZier & Co.,,
 P. o, Box 112. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

sharp demand and rose to 1117s. Have meyer brokers were conspicuous in this crowd, Rubber common dropped 2 per cent, to 25ia, on the reported resignation of President Bannigan and talk of serious differences among the directors. Pullman jumped SA, to 15912, and Rio Grande West ern preferred 2lA, to 24ls. Chicago Gas broke fresh legal troubles for the company. Man. haitian declined 1, to 106% on the denial of the report that bid of 40 had been made for a controlling interest in the property. Speculation closed firm in tone. Net changes show gains of A to 2is per cent. The sales aggregated 250,77 shares of listed and 65,924 of unlisted
 Bonds were strong. Sales amounted to S173l,0O0.
 Treasury balances-Coin, $94,9S7, ,957 cur rency, $S4. 346, 392.
 New York, Feb 6.-Money on call was easy at 21sa6 per cent, last loan at 212 per cent and closing offered at 2la per cent; prime mercantile paper, 6q7 per cent.
 Bar silver, 67Ac.
 Sterling exchange was steady, with ac- tual business in bankers bills at $4.S7diS7h for sixty days and $4.SSGt4SSA for demand; ; posted rates, $4.S7la@4.S9; commercial bills, $4S5&lM4S6A. % &
 Government bonds were strong.
 State bonds were firm.
 Railroad bonds were higher.
 Silver at the board was dull.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Chicago Change.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-The recent cratic &C., tion of the wheat market has had the effect today's trade being practically local scalp dng, with changing fortune to the operat- ors. Yesterday afternoon's curb was ex- cited and higher. the explanation being Hound in a private cablegram from Liver pool, which stated that European countries now depended entirely upon America. for ing no wheat available for shipment. The strength which developed was carried over to the regular market this morning, but the advance made was not maintained, an- other private cable being received stating that Russia and Argentine were offering more freely. For hour after the start ter that the market drifted into dulIness. with prices holding fairly steady. The Gin cinnati Price Current reported a favorable week for the crops. but stated that fnte- bad roads. May wheat opened at 677s46sc, sold between 6Sls and 67sc. closing at 67is0 679sc. 1s1l4c higher than yesterday. Cash
 Corn-Without varying much in price, corn presented quite creditable appear ance of strength. Even when wheat was in a condition of weakness. with prices melting away, corn maintained it's position, without, however, exhibiting marked in- clination to advance. The firmness was May corn opened at 309sc, sold between 309s M30N and 30asa30hc. closing at 301ac. BQlAc higher than yesterday Cash corn was firm
 Oats were steady. the strength of corn affording the sustaining quality. Trade was light and the range of prices narrow. May oats closed Ac higher than yesterday. Cash oats were kc per bushel higher.
 Provisions-A higher hog market caused an advance in products; The gain was sus,, unimportant. At the close May pork was 1oc higher than yesterday, May lard a shade higher and May ribs 5Gl71sc higher
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Local Cotton Market.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Provisions.

Bacon, s6.37l5
 Bulk meats, $5.75.
 Hams. H-pound average, 10 to 107sc. Grits. per sack, $1.2U.
 Cheese Sh to 11l2c.
 Corn, white milling, AZ to 43c
 Rice-Good. 3& to 4Ac; prime. 4Ac; fancy, 512c.
 Corn meal-Cream, 77c per sack; straight, 65c per sack. Salt-150 pounds, Virginia, white sacks, roc jute sacks, 65c; 200 pounds, ground Liy- erpool, S5c. Syrup-Fancy, new crop, BOG; other grades, IS to 25c.
 Lard-Fancy leaf, 7c; refined tierces. SAC; smaller packages the usual differences Flour-Best patent $i.35; straight grade, $400
 Sugar-Granulated 5.2Oc; eut-loaf 5Ac; fancy yellow clarified, "A to DC.
 Coffee, F to 20c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Nev York Cotton Market.

New York, Feb. 6-Cotton was dull: mid- ding gulf, SAC; midland uplands, SNc; net exports to the continent 460 bales; for warded, 164 bales; sales. 12O0 0bales; stock,
 Total today-Net receipts 15.7s bales; ex- ports to Great Britain, S962 bales: exports 10 the continent, 12.392 bales; stock, 93O.943.
 Total SO far this weeek-Net receipts. H,- All; exports to Great Britain. 33,14 bales; exports to France, 13.5f3 bales; exports to the continent. 51, ,S42 bales.
 Total receipts since September Met re- ceipts 40O82 e96 bales; exports to Great Britain, 1907 764 bales; exports to France. <264, ,653 bales; exports to the continent, 1125.-
 New York. Feb. 0.-Cotton futures closed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Country Produce.

'Cabbage-Southern green, 2Ac. Apples-Fancy stand, $3.50; cooking $225 Onions-Per pound, 1Ac.
 Irish potatoes-Fancy northern. 55c; Hoo siers, soc; seed potatoes, New York stock, $2.00 per barrel.
 Sweet potatoes, 55c per bushel. Peas-Lady, Sl,25 per bushel; white crowd- CT $1. .00; mixed DOC per bushel.
 Dried apples-Peeled. 4lsc per pound; evaporated, 6i5c per pound.
 Peaches-Evaporated California, unpeel- ed, to Slac per pound; peeled, IS to 2Oc per pound
 Vinegar-Apple 10 to 12c per gallon. A Butter-Country, 15 to 20c per pound; Jer- sey, 25c.
 Eggs, 10c per dozen
 Poultry-Large friers, 15 to 17c: spring broilers, 20 to 25c; cocks. l5c; hens, 25c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Sale of Collateral Securities.
 Notiee.l1 @ ~

We will offer for sale on the 10th day of February 1896, in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, to the highest bidder for cash, fone share, number 33, and also one share, number 34, of the capital stock of the Lockhart Coal com pany of Walker county, Alabama, which for the payment of a note made to us on July 6, 1891, and payable four months after that date, for the sum of ninety-five and fifty-nine-one-hundre dollars, which said note is unpaid, and said shares of capi- tai stock are to be sold to pay off said in debtedness. D. A. CIfILDS & CO,
 Pledgee. Bush & Brown, Attorneys for Pledgee. 2-4-5t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Feb. 6.-Q2:3O p. m.--The cot ton market was quiet and prices were were 5000 bales, of which 66OO were American; for speculation and export, 800 bales re- ceipts, 17,O0O, of which 14,1Oo were American. ate. February. 4.91 sellers; February and March, 4.30; March and April 4.3oq429; April and May, .4;2S; May and June. 42s; sellers; August and September, 424; Sep tember and October 4.16 October and No vember. 4.12; November and December, All. Futures were steady.
 Liverpool, Feb: .6-4 P. m.-February. 4.So; February, and March, 42a buyers; March and April. 4.2Sa429 sellers; April and May. 4.27 buyers: May and June, 4.26@4.27; June and July, 4.26; August and September, 4.234 4.24 sellers; September and October, 4.15 sellers; october and November All sellers; November and December, 410G4.1 value. Futures closed quiet.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. Feb. 6.--Cotton futures were quiet; sales, 21,700 bales; February. 7Sl; March. 7.S7; April, 7.92; May, 7.95; June, 7.99; July. SOP; August, 7.a1; September, 7iS; October, 7.S6; November,S 7.SS; December, 7A !
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

quiet, but steady; February, 7.S2; March, 795; April 500; May, S.04; June S.07; July, S.10 August, S09: September 7.s1, October, 776 November, 76l; December, 7.62. Sales, S2 800 bales.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

rain storm today had more potent and immediate effect oh the dry goods market than the very favorable impression made by the oversubscription of the bond issue. The attendance of buyers was cut down to very liberal proportions and store trade was quite indifferent in the aggregate, whilst the outward movement of merchan- disc was seriously interfered with. The or der demand through the mails was of about average proportions and without special feature. +
 Naval Stores.
 Charleston S. C., Feb. 6.-The turpentne market was nominal at 26 cents. no sales.
 Resin was firm; sales, none; B. C., $L0O; D, $l.1O; E, $1.2O; r. $1.3O; G, $130: H. $l4O; l. S1.50: K, $170; other grades in no demand and prices not quoted.
 Savannah, Ga, Feb. 6.-Spirits turpentine firm at 2634c; sales, 537; receipts PIT; stock, 12,000.
 Resin was firm and unchanged with some sales at $2.27ls for water white; sale, 5000; stock, 223,007; A B c, Sl.00; D, $1.2O; E. I.30: r, $140; G, S45; H, I.55; | SLID; K, $1.75; M, s2OO: window glass, s2.121A; wa ter white $2.25.
 Wilmington, N. C., Feb. 6.-Rosn was steady; strained, s125; good strainede $l.30. Spirits of turpentine was firm; machine, 2612c irregular, 26c.
 Tar was quiet at 95c. es
 Crude turpentine was easy hard not quoted: virgin, $1 .90 soft, $l.50.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
New orlean. Weekly Cotton statement.

New Orleans. fFeb. 6.-Cotton exchange statement: Semi-weekly movement at thir- teen interior towns. 1896: Receipts, 22 l16; Shipments. G2 75S; stock, 378,713 1895 re- ceipts 10, 624; shipments, 5z.s7S; stock, ST,- 2N 1894. receipts. zs,oss; shipments. @523;