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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26
Still After Cross,

Northwestern Horseman.
The election of officers Of the state
agricultural society passed off in a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26
BROOKLYN Handicnn List.

The Brooklyn handicap of $4,000 for
three-year-olds and inward &c
with the following
ed: Belmar, Ben E
bus, Clifford, Cor
Tenor, Dorian, DR..
c, Flora Thornton,
han, Halma, HandsL
varre, Hornpipe, Re
II, Lake Shore,
Pooh, Paladin, Pril
Senator Grady. Sir
st. Maxim and w
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
ALABAMA CONTESTS. Robinson Asks for More Time-A Grave Charge Is Made Against the Friends
 of General Harrison.

Washington. Jan. 17.-(Special.) )--The contested election case of Robinson vs. Harrison was to have been taken up by committee No. today. Two hours were spent in arguing the motion made by the contestant that further time be allowed for taking additional testimony. Hon. w. J. Sanford of Lee county arrived yes- terday and represented General Harri- son before the committee. Robinson, in an affidavit, alleges that friends of Gen eral Harrison made him a proposition that if he would withdraw from the con test for the seat in congress the impeach- ment proceedings would be quashcd. This allegation is denounced as false and without foundation in fact. .~The com mittee will hardly allow further time.
 Judge Daniels. chairman of the com mittee. appointed Messrs. Royse of In- diana, Moody of Massachusetts and Densmore of Arkansas a subcommittee to examine the Aldrich- Robbins case and report their findings to the whole committee,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Do not these times justify you in saving the 25 centsP If so, buy a dollar bottle of whisky for 75 cents.
 H. BARNARD,
 2O0 and 211 18th Street. Open until 0:3O p. m. 12-13-tf
Mai. Albert J. Russell Dead.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 17.-Maj. Al bert J. Russell, one of the prominent citi- zens of Florida. died this morning. Ma jor Russell was born in Petersburg, Va. January Is, 1S29 He came to Jackson vile from Charleston, s. C., in 1860. and at the outbreak of the civil war entered the Confederate service. By his gal lantry under General Magruder around Yorktown he won the rank of major. From Virginia he was transferred to Columbus, Ga, where he served in the ordnance department.
 At the time of Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah he was placed in charge of the battalion as major and was engaged in the work of obstructing the federal general in his march. At the close of the war he returned to Jackson vile and engaged in his profession as an architect until 1883, when he was ap- pointed superintendent of public instruc- tion of Duval county. In 1884 he was appointed state superintendent of schools by Gov. w. D. Bloxham, which office he held through the terms of Governors Perry and Fleming. While in that posi- tion he did much towards building up the public schools in the state, and 1t was due to his efforts that the state asylum for the deaf and dumb at St. Augustine and the normal schools throughout the state were established.
 He was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows. He was president of the Odd Fellows association, which erected the national sanitarium at Gainesville. Major Russel was also prominent mem- Der of the Masonic order, being connected with Duval Lodge No. IS. He was grand master of the grand lodge during the years of 1873. 1874 and 1875. and has held the position of grand secretary since 1893. He was also prominently identified with the Knights of Honor, the Sons of Tenn perance end R. F.. Lee Camp No. 5S, United Confederate Veterans.
 As an orator he had few equals in the state. He took a prominent part in pol itics and in 1876 was largely Instrumental in redeeming Florida from carpet-bag rule. Major Russell was twice married but leaves no children. His second wife Miss Baker of Atlanta, whom he mar ried last October, survives him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
5. E. THOMPSON,
 215 Fist Street.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
 $15O0-75x14O feet on End avenue between 16t h and 17th streets. This is in one and a half blocks of postoffice The cheapest prop .erty in the city f''' $lIa-50x140. with good 5-room house, on 4th. between 23rd and 2th
 SzOOo-50x14 40. on 9th avenue, between 22nd and 23rd, with good dwelling and barn. s4Efo.ooxI9o on Avenue F, electric car line, .,ao between 26th and 27th streets *o500-2l2 rect front on 11th avenue south close in. 'o"'''' $l4o0-7ox162h, with good barn, alley corner. s,oI on llth, between 18th and i9th >5W0-One of the most desirable homes on south 20th street; large roomy lot: pay- .onts ments easy all modern conveniences $2650-Splendid 2-story residence, with all conveniences, on 11th avenue between 10th and 16th streets; 5000 cash, balance easy. '' $15o0-5ox240, on 8th avenue, north. near Fist street ''' ''e"' -i'' $N5-A S-aere tract near Fritchman's gar den Avondale e $4!5 Each-Two 9h acre tracts, right near Eiyton. This lies in # mile of car wheel works, now being bulded
 $45O-Splendid 4-room cottage at East Lake Lake. '' s5So-17h acre farm in miles of city. in Shades valley. " If you want home or investment call to see us or write us. soff4
 HAGOOD & THOMAS.
 2015 First Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
CHEAP COLUMN. Free to Those Wanting Situations.

The State Herald, always friendly to the needy, will publish free of charge in It's Want Columns advertisements for situa- tions wanted of twenty-five words or less three times.
 The charge for other Wants is
 Cent Per Word Each Insertion, almost nominal and If you want anything an ad in the State Herald Cheap Column will bring It. Especially is such the case in ROOMS FOR RENT. BOARDING.
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SPECIAL NOTICES
 BUSINESS CHANGES. PERSONALS. s--s- rf. STOLEN. SPRAYED. LOST, FOUND. " SITUATIONS WANTED.
 WANTED TO TRADE BIDS AND PROPOSALS. PROFESSIONAL.
 BARGAINS.
 PARTNERS WANTED. WANTED TO RENT.
 WANTED BIDS.
 WANTED TO BUY
 WANTED TO SELL. IMPORTATION WANTED. HELP WANTED.
 No advertisement taken for less than 25 cents.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

FOR RENT. Residence, 1707 Sth avenue, North, rooms Residence, 1911 Avenue K, rooms. ss2"- Brick store, 1727-29 1st avenue Brick store. 209-11 North 22nd street. FOR SALE 50xl90-7th avenue, North, s650o 50X240-Sth avenue, North, S400O. 50x140-3rd avenue, North, $2750. Brick store, 2nd avenue, S12 800. 50x140-5th avenue, North, s5700. 2514 5th avenue, North, $4750 Residence, 18th street, South, $S000. Residence. 21st street, South, s450O. Residence. 17th street, South, sS00O. Residence, 17th street, South, s300O
 W. B. LEEDY & CO, Telephone No. 42 114l5 North Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.
 AGENTS WANTED-Unquestion the greatest seller. latest patent and biggest money-maker on the market; sells on sight. Send 10c. for sample Fletcher & Cowan, Dayton, o. AGENTS WANTED for new paying busi- ness; send your address today for sam pies ana full particulars free Chas. Mar shall. Lockport, N. Y. 12-1-eow-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
MUNY0N. STRONG TESTIMONY. WeII-known Peop'e Testify to
 Wonderful Cures. INVESTIGATE FOR YOURSELF

Any Druggist Will Give You the Names of His Customers Who Have Been Cured of Rheumatism, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Kidney Troubles, Blood Diseases and Nervous Complaints, by Munyon's Improved Hom- oopathic Remedies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
DIED.

At 5:15 D. m. Friday, January IT. 1896. at the residence of William F.. Barker, No. 2920 Tenth avenue. north. of acute pneumonia Mir Thornton Talia ferro, late of Montgomery, Ala, in the 6Sth year of his age.
 The remains will be taken to Mont gomery for interment on arrival of Thornton N. Taliaferro. only son of de- ceased, from Tennessee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
FOR SALE

v FOR SALE opportunity! Large 2-story brick store; $5000 stock groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes; big camp lot, blacksmith shop. Excellent large 2-story dwelling, acre of ground 50 varieties of s fruit; store doing business of S50O0 per month; close to Birmingham Soo-l0 acres with small house, well, etc., near the fair grounds Sl5Oo-One-third cash No. 1724 9th avenue: neat 5-room cottage, lot 50x10O; renting for a Sl5 per month: A choice pick up in cen r. and see me quick
 $170o-40 acres rich land four blocks from cars at East Lake, on maoadamized road : $5QU0-Beautiful modern 2-story house on 10th street, South Highlands only 5000 cash; balance easy terms. $lSo-One-thfrd cash; three-fourths-a acre with 1O-room house. barn. etc., at Wood lawn.
 s. E. THOMPSON
 Diet
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
slOO.OOO

to loan on city property by the Alabama Home Building and Loan Association; bor- frowers get guaranteed settlement value should they wish to pay off their loan be- fore maturity. Apply to .es..-. ai w. V. M. ROBERTSON, t. General Manager,
 l-l3-lm 2009 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
FOR RENT.

FOX RENT. No. 510 24th street, north, rooms cheap; in good fix inside.
 No. 221S Sth avenue, 4-rooms, in good con- dition; $6.50.
 FOR SALE. s1SO0-7-room house on 7th avenue. be- tween 18th and 18th streets; $250 cash, bal ance $16.66 2-3 per month. House now rent ing for $15 per month. Lot 50x100 feet, sta- ble. etc.
 s1250-5-room house, lot 19O feet deep, s25O cash, balance $15 per month, 9th avenue, between 14th and 18th streets. 7-room house and lot at West End on cleo tric car line; fine well of water and lot BOX 195; will sell at a great bargain on monthly payments.
 16o acres of coal lands close to the city. two openings; one 400 tons and one 200 tons each per day; will sell at great sacrifice; need money. Small payment, balance easy terms. $12000 amount for the property. S550-House and lot, Smithfeld; $50, bal ance S10 per month; lot 50x20O: splendid we'll barn, etc.
 Lot close to city at a sacrfice; call and let me show 1t. Party needs a small amount of money now.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN,
 1S26h Third avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
TWO CAR MEM ARRESTED.

TWO CAR MEN ARRESTED.
 Mention was made in yesterdays State Herald of a collision between a wagon of Miner. Kettig & Go. and Avondale car No. H. The driver and motorInan have been arrested by Officer Waldon. Both gave an appearance bond, and the case will ba decided Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss she chung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

Isaac Curtls the well-known cabinet maker, residing at If Cromwell street, Charleston, $. C., says: 'I have been suffering for several months with gen eral debility, accompanied with great lasstude. After using Munyon's Nerve Cure for a short time I have received fresh vigor, and feel as bright and lively as a cricket
 Munyon's Rheumatism Cure never fails to relieve in one to three hours. and cures in few days. Price 25c.
 Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure Is guaran- stomach troubles Price, 25c. Munyon's Catarrh Remedies positively cure. Price, 25c each
 Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures pains in the back, loins and groins, and all forms of kidney disease. Price. 25c.
 Munyon's Female Remedies are a boon to all women. Price, 25c.
 Asthma Cure, with Asthma Herbs, s1. .00.
 Munyon's Nerve Cure stops nervous ness and builds up the system. Price, 25c.
 Munyon's Headache Cure stops head ache in three minutes. Price, 25c.
 Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures all forms of piles. Price, 25c.
 Munyon's Blood Cure eradicates all impurities of the blood. Price. 25c.
 Munyon's Vitalizer restores lost powers to weak men. Price, $1.00.
 A separate cure for each disease At all druggists 25c a bottle.
 Personal letters to Professor Munyon, 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.. an- swered with free medical advice for any disease
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

store will be for rent for dances until Jan nary ]. Apply at State Herald office. R-1S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
FOR RENT.

FARMS FOR RENT-One on the Electric road near Cleveland and the Big Spring place on the Bessemer macadamized road. NJ. l.. Potter. 1-2-1w
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
MONEY TO LEND.

We are prepared to make loans on central improved real estate from three to five years at per cent. Interest semi-annually with privilege of reducing amount on any lnterest-payng day.
 WILSON & DUNLAP, R-l9-lm 1921 First Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Children Cry for
 Pitchers castorIa. Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. t5H26

Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

WANTED-Position by white girl to do house work in small family; references given. Address 'Anxious.,' State Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

$50 REWARD-Stolen, on night of 9th in- years old, white hind foot; hind knees bent a little to one side; racks slowly; weighs about 800 lbs.; about l5 hands water Will pay $50 for the recovery of said mare and thief, with proof to convict him. Liberal reward for recovery of mare or information to that effect. Jas. M. Parker Equality, Ala. 1-17-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

WANTED-To buy store house between 1st and 3rd avenues and 18th and Fist streets State terms. Merchant, care State Herald. 1-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

WANTED-As partner in brokerage busi- business; good opening for right party; some money required. Apply to or ad- dress Broker Room 203, Chalifoux Block. 1-17-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

EXCELSIOR STEAM. .LAUyDNY--(ieorge A. Blinn & Son, Proprietors, 1SV 2nd ave-
 nue. Telephone z2. Birmingham. i2-2y-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

MONEL LOANED on diamonds, watches. jewelry and most anything of value. Lib eral, confidential and responsible. Old gold and silver bought Standard Loan C0. 2Q1Q lst avenue. D. .--.-- ss-2Q-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without removal, from $10 up. s. I. Searle, l7th street. between 1st and 2d avenues.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

WANTED-Parties who have secondhand wood working machinery for sale to cor respond with Andrews& Stevens, Opelika Ala, giving full description of machines, with makers name, how long in use con dition 1t is in and price. 1-l1-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

WANTED-Situation by newspaper man, 21 years old, nine years experience in office work and reporting Address J. G. Skin- ner, 3S Decatur street, Atlanta, Ga. 1-17-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

CUT PRICES IN OVERCOATS! CUT PRICES IN PANTS!
 CUT PRICES IN BOYS SUITS! CUT PRICES IN
 DERBY AND SOFT HATS, Etc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23

These features of South African ma
ture, it's silence, its loneliness, its drear
solemnity, have not been without their
influence upon the mind and temper
OF the European settler. The most
peculiar and characteristic type that
the country has produced is the Dutch
Doer Of the eastern plateau, the Off
spring of those Dutch Africans who
some 60 years ago wandered away from
British rule into the wilderness. These
men had, and their sons and grandsons
have to some extent retained, passion
for solitude that still makes them de-
sire 10 live many miles from any neigh
Dor, sturdy self-reliance, grim cour-
age in the face of danger, sternness
from which the native races have often
had to suffer. The majesty of nature
has not, however, made them poetical
people, although the fact that they read
nothing whatever but the Bible might
be expected to have stimulated their
imagination and purified their TASTE
Prof. James Bryce, M, p. in Century.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23
Always a Hebrew.

1t is said that Mr.. Disraeli Uord
Beaconsfeld) was always fond of re-
ferring to his Hebrew ancestry. He
was very proud of 1t, and his incidental
illusions to 1t show that he had it con-
stantly in his mind as source of met
aphor and q standard of comparison.
One day when talking with number Of
people he was delighting them by rem
iniscences of famous persons he had
known in years gone by. One of them
was Count D'Orsay, and some one asked
question as to his personal appear
ance. "D'Orsay," replied Lord Beacons-
field, "was strikingly handsome man,
as handsome as Saul" "An ordinary
Englishman," said gentleman who
was present, "would have lilxened him
to Apollo, but Disraeli had his Scriptur-
al history ever in mind" At the same
party he asked Sir John Macdonald,
premier of Canada, how long he had
been in public life. "Thirty-fve years."
WINS the answer. "Ahl" said he, II have
beat you; have been 40 years; as long
as David reigned." = Youths Conf
panion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23
Pawpaw Wines for Luck.

Rev. T. d. Witherspoon, in sermon
at Paducah recently related an anus.
ing story Of his experience while evan
gelizing in the mountains. One day
while passing cornfeld in Leslie
county he was surprised to see long
strings of pawpaw bark knotted TO-
gether and tied to stumps. He asked
bis guide what it meant, and was in.
formed that 1t was ito bring luck"
"And does such foolish superstition
exist oil over this community" asked
the minister.
"Oh, no." said the mountaineer, "the
old preacher over in the settlement
yonder says pawpaw vines don't do no
good"
IAN intelligent mani" interrupted
MIR. Witherspoon. I'm glad to find one
man who isn't lost in ignorance"
"Yassir," the native continued, "he
lows that yarn strings beat pawpaw
strings all hollow when 1t comes to
bringin' luck. Fact IS, he don't use
nothin' but yarn strings. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23
AsR HANGS.

Her hands are shapely, small and white.
With delicate veins OF biue
Their touch on the fevered brow is light.
But they meet my own at the door at night
With clasp that is warm and true.
These hands are busy tho livelong day
With many household care;
They bring out order from disarray
And all my troubles they take away
At night when they stroke my hair.
There's magic power in the fingers fair.
Like that In enchanters' rods;
The biscuits they make are as light as air.
And the dishes the beautiful hands pre-
pare
Are dainties Mt for the gods.
About the hands there's dainty grace.
As they move at the minds commands;
Tn every motion charm trace,
And the stately form and tho fair. sweet
face
Are matched by the beautiful hands.
They are open hands and they never close
And never are slow to aid;
They're active to tighten sufferers Woes
And from them generous bounty flows
Whenever appeal Is made.
oh beautiful hands so soft and white.
Possessed of charm so deep.
shall die content II the fingers light
Shall close my eyes when has come the
night
And go to my long last sleep!
Boston Courier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23

The Oldest physician In France, DR..
de Bossy, of Havre, celebrated the other
day the 105th anniversary Of his birth.
Recently he has been confined to his
room for the first time In 2s years.
There are over 5000 public libraries
with over 1000 volumes each In this
country, containing an aggregate Of
50,0oO,000 books. The fact that the list
grows rapidly may be mentioned with
pardonable pride.
bismarck says the hardest thing at
tending his retirement from Office was
the compulsory idleness. ut was a
curious feeling" he said, ito wake up Of
a morning and find that the only thing
he had now to do was to wind up his
watch"
DIR. William Howard Russell is now
rs years of age. He joined the staff OF
the London Times In 1s43 and was its
war correspondent in the Crimea the
Indian mutiny, the American civil war.
the Prusso-Austrian and the Franco
German wars.
Many of the leading men of France
have become teetotalers. The reason
for this is they claim they cannot at
tain the success in business they desire
and drink. Among them are President
Faure and his cabinet. Alphonse Daudet
and other writer's.
j. r.. Barry, of Boston, has chal-
lenged ]. w. Showalter, of Kentucky, to
a series Of chess games for the cham
pionship of the United States. Barry
is the young chess expert who was in
the American team which defeated the
English chess players in the reoeffs
cable match.
Sir George Newnes is about to start
a new daily paper in London, which is
designed especially for ladies. 1t will
be literally illustrated and will ignore
politics. AS Sir George Newnes has sue
ceeded in everything that he has under
taken, he will doubtless succeed with
this unique publication.
Prof. Roentgen is very fond of Italy
and goes to Florence every year to enjoy
little rest. He tried hard on his pres
ent trip to avoid notoriety, but the
students made great demonstration in
his honor. One of them delivered a
German address to the distinguished
visitor, and the professor responded in
choice Italian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-23
ORIGIN OF THE CAT.
Jesus Threw His Glove Down to Froe an
Old Negro Woman from Mice.

Jesus Threw His Glove Down to Froe an
Old Negro Woman from Mice.
When 1 stepped on the cat her limp
and her cries were SO piteous took her
to the kitchen to apologize in saucer of
cream and ask nanny to care for her.
Ibid you trod On dat cat? Icertainly
is mighty sorry, for it's bound to be on
lucky for you if you hurt a cat"
l ventured the opinion that to kill a
cat brought i'll luck, but had not heard
anything about accidentally hurting
one.
"My mercy, chile, don't you know it
is sin to kill cat? DUE you know
anything about cats and how they come
to be here on this earth?"
acknowledged my ignorance, unless
they were included in the general crea-
ton and procession into the ark.
"Well, white folks don't know nothing
'cept what they reads out books.
Want no cats in no ark, and it's sin
to kill cat, cause cat is Jesus right
hand glove. Jesus was down here once,
on this here earth, walking round just
like man. 'spects you heerd about
that didn't you? It's all put down in
the Bible, they tells me. never seen it
thar, fer can't read nor write; don't
know one letter from the next, but it's
all writ down in the Bible, what God
sent down from Heaven in bush all
on fire right into Moses hand. Yes, in
deed, it is Gods own truth, jest as am
telling you. When Jesus was here in
this world, He went round constant WIS.,
iting cullud folks. He always was
mighty fond of cullud folks.
$50 one day He was a-walking along,
and He came to poor, old cullud
woman's house. When He went in the
door and give her, 'howdy,' she stand
still and look at Him right hard. Then
she say: Lord (she never seen nor
heerd tell of Him before, but somthing
in her just seemed to call His name) and
she kept on a-looldng and a-looking at
Him hard, and she say over again:
Lord, ] is jest mizzable.' Then He
say: Woman, what you mizzable fer?
Then she say, the third time: Lord 7
is mizzable, fer the rats and the mice is
a-Cutih anu CNCi thihB
got. They's done eat all my cornmeal,
and all my meat; they's eat holes in my
bed, and now they's jest ready to eat me
myself, and am that mizzable, don't
know no more what to do
"Jesus He look long at her, mighty
hard, and He say: Woman, behold
your God!' and then He pulled off His
right-hand glove, and flung it down on
the floor. Soon as that glove touched
that floor it turned into cat, right then
and right thar, and it began a-catching
all them rats, and all them mice, more'n
any cat done since when it do its best.
Indeed it did, made out of Jesus right
hand glove, before that woman's own
eyes-the four fingers for the legs and
the thumb for the tail-and that's the
truth bout how cats got here. Guess
you know now why it's sin to kill cat,
and 'bliged to be unlucky to hurt one."
Journal of American Folk Lore.