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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26

livery yard of these Silks Is new and
represents the very cream OF present sea-
sons styles. The makes are the best tnat
We know Of and in point of value we
have never seen their equal. DO not con-
found this SPECIAL OFFERING win
one of our periodic clearing sales, when
have become so popular. for 1t in no way
partakoS of that nature. AS Is We'll
known, We have firm grip on the silk
market at all seasons. and II there's Il
bargain looking for Il buyer we'll get our
share of IL. That's how We came by these
remarkable values now
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, 70c
1S PIECES

2-inch Fancy Taffe;a silks. In just
aS many new and striking color
combinations. This il splendid
lot of 81 silks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, 2Sc
Is PIECES

30-lnch Pongce Silks in the follow
ing attractive colorings: Alais, Old
Rose. Cardinal, Rose. Light Blue,
Nile. Marine. Navy. Cream, White,
etc. Full value for Toe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, 4Oc
is PIECES

% and 24-inch Fancy Stripe Tafe-
tas. in some of the lovci"St light
and medium color combinations you
can possibly imagine. No better
was ever sold for 81.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
HE Is Nc FAvORITE son.

house. hut what their contents are they
are keeping to themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, S5c
IL PIECES

All SIX Black PonGce. 80 inches
wide, extra strong and weighty for
dresses, waists, etc. Good value at
Toe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, 25c
20 PIECES

21-inch La Nallicro Checks in
chast". bright spring colorings,
suitable for waists, etc. a quality
fully worth 5Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Special Price, 40c
10 PIECES

AL SILK Satin finish Brocades, in
pretty, neat styles, and quality
worth G9c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
IS PIECES
so PIECES

Surah silks. in Tan. three Browns,
Myrtle. olive, Rcseda, Nice, Gar
net, Cardinal. Sapphire. old Rose.
Orange, Mais, Rose. Lavender,
Cream, white ana Black.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26

s News Up and Down the Valley.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29

southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section S4 township 14, range ?, west; $500.
 Mary Ware to Jerome A. Tucker, lot on land of Horace Ware; $500.
 Mrs. Nora Lee Lunsford to D. A. Ear hart, north half of north half of section 6, township 20, range 3, west; $3SO.
 J. W. Fain to D. M. B. Hossler lot at southeast corner of block D. Pratt City; $50.
 Daniel P. Hale to Annie M. Hale. west half of lot 6, block 72, Fourth avenue, north $50, and $500 paid National Build ing and Loan association.
 Southern Building and Loan associa- ton to Charles J. Sharpe, release to lots 9 and 10 block 165. Bessemer; $506.
 Inferior Criminal Court.
 Fannie Palmer colored, an old offender, was tried in the inferior court yesterday and bound over to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $90O on the charge of grand larceny. Fannie, it is alleged, drugged Will Ivey, colored, of OK anna. and robbed him of satchel and $3 in money. Officer w. D. Perdue found Ivey on Fourteenth street and First ave nue and carried him to jail. The officer says that Ivey was not drunk, but acted like crazy man. Fannie was convicted two months ago for a small offense and attempted to break jail.
 Will Jones' familiarly known about po- lice court as Long Boy was arrested on the charge of vagrancy and fined $2. Long Boy" has been in jail from last May until about two weeks ago and was a trusty.
 R. Hooker, violating Sunday laws fined $2.O0
 Wilson Peoples, colored, violating sec ton 357 fined $1.
 Tom Foster colored, assault and bat tery on Della Tuggle; fined $5.
 Pargrilli Norvilli, disorderly conduct fined $5.
 T. O. Harvey, disorderly conduct; fined $500.
 Dick Robinson, colored, vagrancy; fined $500.
 Henry Smith petty larceny; fined $15 and thirty days.
 Dock Brown, colored, fighting; fined S5
 Florence Ware, coored, disordery con- duct; fined $1
 w. W. Ritchard, drunk and dsorderly; fined $2
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
HUMOR AND PATHOS
Blend in the Writers Who AmuSe-An Inci- dent in the Life of Richard Malcolm
 Johnston.

Col Richard Malcolm Johnston, au- thor of "Dukesborough Tales" "Old Mark Langston," History of English Literature" etc. will lecture on George Eliots Lovers at Seals hall Monday night in the Birmingham Music club se- ries of entertainments. Colonel John- ston will shorten his lecture to enab ble him to read one of his humorous sketches of Georgia country life before the war. He will probably select. as has been sug- gested, that story wherein is described in Colonel Johnston's best vein fight be- tween deaf and dumb countryman named Billy Moon and the bully of the village-a story taken from real life in the once flourshing town of Powelton, Ga, now no more. One of Colonel John ston's children remembers well the day Colonel Johnston wrote this story. The former was a mere boy. He was raking the grass of dead leaves on the front lawn and his father was writing. as was his wont in summer, on his porch, seated in large arm chair with pad in his lap and an ink bottle on chair at his side. The boy heard his fathers laugh ring out on the air so long and so loudly that he asked the cause of the merri- ment
 Tt is this story I have just written." replied Colonel Johnston "It is the first and only story that ever made me laugh as I wrote"
 HIS lnc1uenl GecallS IO nllnu among those who knew Colonel Johnston the best, the fact that his temperament on one side is as tender and sad as it is sunny and iovial upon the other. His family circle have seen tears peep from his eyes as he wrote humorous sketches recalling bygone days and happy incl dents that lay buried with the people who had figured in them. All true hu- morists claim kin on these lines.
 The sale of seats for Colonel Johnston's lecture commences this morning. The price Is 75 cents. Seats can be reserved from now on.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Observing the Feast of Purim.

The feast of Purim, which is observed by Israelites throughout the civilized world, ended yesterday at sundown. Pu- rim Is commemorative of the deliverance of the Hebrews from the despotism of Haman, a governor under King Ahasu- erus. The beautiful story of Esther, Ahasuerus' queen, so vividly recorded in Holy Writ, is familiar to everyone Fla man had mortal hatred for Mordecai, Queen Esther's uncle, and in order to avenge himself upon the victim of fy his wrath he induced the king to issue an edict to the effect that all the Hebrews in his domain should be put to death. His diabolical scheme was discovered by Mordecai, who instructed Esther to go to Ahasuerus and inform him of the fact that he had unwittingly signed her death warrant The king, who was greatly in love with his beautiful wife, immediately saw through the willy Haman's scheme, and revoked the dread edict, and in re- turn for his treachery issued an order that Hamau should be hanged on high scaffold.
 The day is spent in rejoicing. giving of gifts and feasting by Hebrews. and is ushered in and closed with religious ser vices. It was duly observed in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
WAS GOULD INSANE?
Financial Worry and Physical Exertlon Not
 the Greatest Destroyer of Human Life. a
For Humanity's Sake, After Thirty-six Years of Nerve-Crecping Slavery, He
 Tells How He Was Set Free.

Caldwell, N J., Feb. 2S.-(SpeciaL)- One of our prominent citizens, s. J. Gould, who has suffered terribly from tobacco tremens, has, in behalf of humanity, made known his frightful experience. In his written statement, which is attract ing widespread attention, he says: T commenced using tobacco at 13; I am now 49; so for thirty-six years I chewed. smoked, snuffed and rubbed snuff till my skin turned a tobacco brown, and cold sticky precipitation oozed from my skin and trickled down my back at the least exertion or excitement. My nerve, vlgor and my life were being slowly sapped I made up my mind that I had to quit tobacco or die. I tried to stop tobacco time and again, but could not. I saw double and my memory was beyond con trol, but l still knew how to chew and smoke, which I did all day until toward night, when my system got tobacco soaked again. Finally I gave up in de- spair, as l thought that I could not cure myself.
 NOW, for suffering humanity I'll tell what saved my life Providence evident ly answered my good wifes prayers and brought to her attention booklet called Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away! What sermon and warning in these words. Just what I was doing. It told about a guaranteed cure for the to- bacco habit, called No-To-Bac I sent to Druggist Hasler for a box Without a grain of faith I spit out my tobacco cud and put into my mouth little tablet upon which was stamped No-To-Bac. I know 1t sounds like lie when I tell you that l took eight tablets the first day seven the next, five the third day and all the nerve-creeping feeling, restless ness and mental depression was gone It was too good to be true. It seemed like a dream. I used one box It cost me S1 and it is worth $10O0. gained ten pounds In weight and lost all desire for tobacco from the first day l sleep and eat we'll and l have been benefited in more ways than l can tell
 'I firmly believe No-To-Bac will cure any case of tobacco-using if faithfully tried, and there are thousands of tobacco slaves who ought to know how easy it is to get free. There's happiness in No-To- Bac Tor the prematurely old men who think as did that they are old and worn out when tobacco is the thing that de- stroys their vitality and manhood.
 The public should be warned hoWev- CT, against the purchase of any of the many limitations on the market as the success of No-To-Bac has brought forth a host of counterfeiters and imitators The genuine No-To-Bac is made by the Sterling Remedy company, Chicago. Montreal and New York, and sold under a guarantee to cure by all druggists and every tablet has the word No-To-Bac plainly stamped thereon. You run no physical or financial risk in purcha sing the genuine article ''
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
The State Herald has published the fol-

The State Herald has published the fol- lowing advertisement in the great papers of the northwest:
 "The South-If you want to learn something of Birmingham and of Ala bama send for sample copy of thS indus trial edition of the Birmingham State Herald
 The State Herald will gratuitously re- spond to all requests for copies of the is sue at it's own expense thus laboring for the upbuilding of Birmingham. If the State Herald, the merchants, private business firms, some of the bankers and a number of the professional men Of Birmingham could only induce all the great corpora tions to join them in an effort to develop this section, by inviting capital and settlers here, central Ala bama would blossom as a rose.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
NICARAGUA.
Revolution Shows Signs of Increasing
 Strength.

Revolution Shows Signs of Increasing
 Strength.
 New York Feb. 2S.-A special to the World from Managua, Nicaragua, says:
 There are signs that the revolution in northern Nicaragua may spread all over Central America. It has a distinctly re- ligious cast, and the Leonites can count on aid, not only in this republic, but in the four other republics as we'll
 The revolutionists fear the growing popularity of the United States in Latin America, and also fear American control of the canal. The growth of American ideas here is regarded as tending to ex- tend liberalism, which the clergy desire to stamp out.
 The liberals have no confidence in the ostentatious display of sympathy from Zelaya by leading conservatives in this city. It is believed that 1t is only a de- vice to lull apprehensions and give the revolution time to grow.
 President Zelaya cannot hope for aid from the conservatives, the richest, most influential people in the country. It Is now known that some of the leading mil itary officers adhere to that party.
 Conservative leaders have been grow ing suspicious of Zelaya, whose desire to assume a dictatorship has been apparent, although denied by his friends.
 All the influence of the highest social classes is thrown against Zelaya
 Guatemala Is ripe for revolution, owing to the deep-seated dissatisfaction of the intelligent portion of the people with the military rule of Barrios, whose humble extraction and record for cruelty have turned the upper class against him.
 President Bonilla, in Honduras, Is showing liberal tendencies. He would be likely to give more power to congress and to become merely the executive, but his party insists on his retaining su- preme dictatorial powers.
 Zelaya is exceedingly apprehenslve, as the revolution in Nicaragua shows every sign of increasing strength.
 President Gutierrez, in Salvador, has just reorganized the military depart ments on the Guatemalan frontier, and Is prepared for any trouble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
MOBILE CREDITORS PRoTForEr.
Robinson and Booth, Large Mill Owners,
 Make an Assignment.

Mobile, Feb. 2S.-The assignment of Messrs. Robinson & Booth of Fernando, Fla, is quite serious for the members of that firm, but the creditors in Mobile and in this neighborhood have reasona- ble protection and will put out in time. Robinson claims that Booth unknown to him, indorsed for W. D. Wheelwright S Co. to the extent of $3S,000. and this was discovered by him only about month ago. The liabilities of the firm are un- known, but they own a mill al Fernando, Fla. worth about $1O0,000. The Pasca- gould Lumber company property, of which George w. Robinson Is president, is worth about $150,000. It Is bonded to Robinson for $50,0O0 the bonds being hy- pothecated. The floating indebtedness is in the neighborhood of 0.000,. and to cover this a second mortgage has been placed on the property and A. s. Denny has been made trustee. The Robinson Land and Lumber company has a plant at Chicora, which Is owned by Mrs. Rob inson and a brother, and Robinson has but one share of stock in it. Robinson is owner of one-third of the stock of J. D. Cameron & Sons of Mobile, very sue cessful esta blishment He has a clean record as mill man and public sympa- thy is with him in his troubles.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
YESTERDAYS COURT RECORDS.
Damage Suit of Edgar Smith Against 0ren-
 nen & Co,

In the city court yesterday afternoon the case of Edgar Smith. pro ami, vs. Drennen & Go. was on trial. This is one of have been made in the State Herald which occurred at Mary Lee mines in a coal mine fire during June, 1894 Dren- nen & Co. operated the mines They are covered by an insurance liability company and all of the cases have been compro- missed before execution was issued.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 J. L. to A. c. Johnson, land at north of west from northeast corner of southeast quarter of northeast quarter section A. township IT, range west; also lots 1, g. and 4, block IA, lots l, 12 and 13, block 116 lots 8 and 9, block 115, East Lake, also lots 1 to 9, block l. Johnson & Mont gomerys addition to Woodlawn, etc. 5000.
 foux. lot IA, block A, East Lake; $125.
 w. A. Walker, Jr., and wife to Alberto Martin, east half of lot 99, between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets; $500.
 William McGraw and wife, by Alabama Trust and Savings company, to Tillie Schwab, west half of northwest quarter of section 23, township 19, range west, etc; $195.
 H. A. Chalifoux to Anna Sarah Chali- foux, lot "a block A. East Lake; love and affection. .I u II
 Florence U. Jordan to Henry B. Gray one-half interest in frame house on lots 16 and IT, block 89; $100.
 J.J. Curran to H. J. Sheldon, quit claim to lot 6, block 37; $37.50.
 W. R. Starbuck to E. l.. Smith, lot in Avondale on First avenue; $450.
 R. Warnock, tax collector, to J. J. Cur ran, lot 6, block 37; $16.7S-tax sale.
 Martha s. Endsley to R. H. Wells,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
II IS ENTIRELY FEASIBLE
Mayor VanHooSe Reports on
 Birmingham's Canal
AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Competent Civil Engineers Have Just Been Over the Route-CitationS on Side
 walks and Street Improvements.

Mayor NanHoose told his fellow serv- ants of the city council something that should be good news to every citizen of Birmingham.
 The city council met yesterday after noon principally for the purpose of hear Ing the question of citations in regard to sidewalk and street improvements.
 Present were Aldermen Duncan, Ward. Enslen, Pearce, Jackson McCartin, Gill leSple, Harrington and Parker.
 The mayor made an informal report on the Birmingham canal project He said that he had received marked verbal encouragement. He also said that he had received letter from the chairman of the committee on rivers and harbors suggesting that the government would make the survey, but that 1t would be best for the city to have local engineer to go over the route. In pursuance with the suggestion the mayor has requested John A. Milner and Julian Kendrick the city engineer, to go over the proposed route and to make a report That they were both engineers of high standing, and, While their official reports have not been made, they had pronounced the plan feasible and practicable
 An ordinance was introduced in regard to the bond certificates, which were to be used in payment to Burkhalter & Co., contractors for the southside sewer i'm provements. Briefly, this ordinance, as interpreted by Attorney Gregg for Burk- halter & Co., would release the city from liability in the event that Burkhalter & Co. could have no legal recourse against the property owners whose property was benefited by the sewerage. This would throw the loss, in that case. on Burkhalter & Go. The ordinance which would bring about this result was not voted on, but was passed until future meeting.
 A forfeiture was taken against num- Der of citations for sidewalk and street improvements. Other citations answer ed were deferred until the next regular meeting of the board
 On motion the board then went into OK ecutve session for the purpose of allow ing assistance to the city attorney The matter was referred to the mayor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Entries for Toclay.-

New Orleans, Feb. 2S-Entries: First race, three-quarters of a mile, selling Tit for Tat Mollie King, Pisa, Pontlear, Annie McNacy, Trixie. 102; Blackball, Stark, Renaud J. W. Cook, 104; Garza 107.
 Second race, fifteen-sixteenths of a mile 1selling-George Smith. 90; Haeckel, Chugnut, 92; Don O'Donnell, Sycamore, 95; Buckmore, 104; Chicot, Old Gentle man, Chenoa, 107.
 Third race, one mile selling-Iittle Bill ly, 96; Leonard B., Semele 30; Cave Spring, Joc-O-Sot. 101; Imp Bimbo, Ma sonic Home, Lochinvar, 104 Marcel, 1O5; Domingo, 112.
 Fourth race, three-quarters of mile, handicap--Bowling Green, 105; Boro 95; Gold Dust, 97; David, 114; Constantine, 95; Domingo, 113; Panout, 92; Piccaroon, 113 Helen Wren, 91; John P, 92; Hi Hen ry, 110; Stanza, 92; Barney Aaron, Jr., 90; Imp Marden, Pet, 92.
 Fifth race, one mile and one-sixteenth Levin, Raviola, 99; La Belle France, CpainamaipbnkB .yya- sorL fwyp dlu In Campania, Cassa, 102; Bill Arp, Old Pugh. Tippecanoe, 104; Ulster, Fakir, Play or Pay 1O7; Little Tom, 109
 Sixth race, three-quarters of mile, selling-Ada NJ, Festival Sweetheart. Lizzie N, Minnie w., 102; F. M. B., Al Miles, Discard, Black Tiger, Imp Marcus M, 10i Trenton, 107
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
RAILWAY FACTS AND FOLKS
Rates to the Savannah Interstate Military
 Drill

The Southern States Passenger associa- tfon has issued circular No 16S, under date of February 26, relative to the inter state drill and rifle contest at Savannah, Ga., May 11-16, which reads as follows: To General Passenger Agents of Compa-
 nies Members of the Southern States Passenger Association
 Gentlemen A rate of one limited first class fare for the round trip from all points in the territory of the Southern States Passenger association is author ized to Savannah, Ga, and return, for the interstate military drill and rifle contest, and is hereby rendered to connecting lines as passing rate; tickets to be sold May 9-14, limited for return to May 1S 1896; iron-clad signature forms to be used from competitive points,
 For military companies, rifle teams and military bands travelling together in uni form in parties of ten or more on one solid ticket, a rate of 1 cent per mile dis tance travelled will apply; tickets to be sold May 9-11, limited for return to May IS, 1896.
 The participation of connecting lines in rates on the same basis is requested. Yours truly
 VIM. BAILEY THOMAS,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
TO BUSINESS MEN.

You want your business placed before the rf ading pub- lie. Orders received for ad- vertisements in the State Herald with an absolute guar antee that it has the largest circulation of any daily news- paper in Alabama. Proof fur nished this office to the con- trary will liquidate the bill for the work; and our press room, counting room, mailing room lists and reports are open for inspection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
LOADED WITH JEWELRY.
Two Negroes Arrested at Pratt City on Suspi-
 cion of Robbery

Constable Phillips of Pratt City on Thursday arrested two negroes who had in their possession ten watches and eight rings; also a pawn ticket for one watch, which had been placed in Birmingham pawn shop.
 Yesterday J. W. Carroll of Warrior ar rived in the city and advised Sergeant J. B. Donelson that his jewelry house had been burglarized of twenty-four watches and ten rings early in, the week. Ser geant Donelson informed Mr. Carroll of the arrest of the two negroes at Pratt City, and he went to that place and read fly identified the watches and rings as his property. The negroes were immediately given a preliminary hearing by justice of the peace, who bound them over to await the action of the grand jury.
 The watch deposited in the pawn shop in this city was also identified and re- covered.
 The two negroes were brought to this city and placed in the county jail.