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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

FOR SALE.
Residence 9Th avenue. between 18th and
18th streets, $3.50.
Lot 75x200, South Highlands $3.50.
Lot 100x200 South Highlands, S2500.
Lot 66x225, South Highlands, $500.
Lot 60x140, 10Th street, between Avenues
] and K $1,000.
Residence, S5x19O Avenue G, $2250.
Residence 10th avenue, SOUTH $780,
Residence, 21st street, north, $3.50.
Residence 18th street, between Avenues
/ and ], $4,000.
Residence 18th street, between Avenues
j and K, $500
No. SIS south 18th street, $1,000.
No. 900 south 25th street, $l400
No. 1917 7th avenue, north, $500
No. 1900 8th avenue, north, $500.
w. B. IEEDY & CO.,
Telephone No. ~. 1141a North 21st st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Hon. c. w. Hickman and DR.. r. M
Cunningham at Trussville Thursday
July 16.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without
street, between LIST and I'd avenues.
my2-3m
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

You can get any kind of a
horse at our big sale of Ken
lucky horses on Thursday at
la. m. FIES & SONS,
Sd avenue, between, 18th and
18th streets. 7-7-2f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montana's string band. 5-a-H
Mayberry & Watson for pure paints.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Legal Notice.

State of Alabama, Jefferson county.
George r.. Ward, deceased-Estate of.
Letters of administration upon the estate
of said decedent having been granted to
the undersigned on the 18th day of June,
1896, by the Hon. M. T. Porter, Judge of
the Probate Court Of Jefferson county. no
tice is hereby given that all persons having
to present the same within the time al
lowed by law or that the same will be
barred. w. p. WARD. E
7-1-wed-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Floor wax-Mayberry & Watson.
Fly screen wire-Mayberry C Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Hon. F. P. O'Brien and DR.. r. M. Gun
ningham al Adamsville Friday, July IL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08


Music at East Lake every
Sunday by Weber's brass and
reed band and orchestra. Mu-
sic bright and catchy, classic
and popular. Sure to please
the old and young. A visit to
East Lake Sunday insures
your return. Weber in solos.
Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
4-2S-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
FOR RENT.
LOANS.

FOR RENT-Good Yost Typewriter Rea
cheap; 316 Chalifoux block. 7-9-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

q BIRMINGHAM O
q 6LOAN COMPANY, q D
112 North Twentieth Street.
Call and see our bargains in diamonds,
solid gold, filled and silver watches. charms,
Watches sS pistols Cartridges. Money foaned
on all articles described above at reasonable
rates. Business strictly confidential. Pri-
vate entrance from the alley. oc29-tf
YOUNG man wants position as salesman,
bookkeeper or clerk. Wholesale house pre-
7-9-3t
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as governess, COM
panion to elderly lady, housekeeper or as
sistant in public school. Address w. L.,
7-5-St
statesmen understanding cigar business
desiring employment answer; goods sold
exclusive territory assured to proper APP
plicant. Address p. o. Box 42O New York
City. 4-1-12twed
WANTED-You to know that the Bicycle
day or night ss notes. nY
tations, wedding cards distributed. Mer-
chandise and, messages delivered. Mes
sages received by telephone and delivered
by messengers. Office 2021 Sd avenue Tele-
phone 1913. Bicycles rented and riding
taught 7-3-6t
WANTED-4oungl lady to act as cashier;
must come well recommended. Apply in
own handwriting to p. o. Box ALI, city.
6-23-tf
WANTED-Sewing machines to repair. 1904
LIST avenue 6-2-tf
MISCELLANEOUS.
LOST--A red morocco case containing a
railroad ticket and annual passes in my
name. The contents of case are of no
value to any one except myself, as rail-
roads issuing passes have been notified to
take up same and collect fare II present.
ed. Will finder please leave same at office
of State Herald and receive reward? d.
ID. Kinnebrew.
REDUCTION of prices for the next thirty
the Partisan Dye Works. 207 21st street.
GET RICH QUICKLY-Send for 100 In
ventions Wanted" Edgar Tate & Co., 25
Broadway, New York. 6-2S-tf
SAND MOUNTAIN HEALTH HOME,
Cullman, Ala, for ladies' now open. Adj
dress above for particulars. 6-2S-1m
EXCELSIOR STEAM LAUNDRY-George
A. Blinn & Son, Proprietors, 1907 End ave-
nue.: Telephone 222. Birmingham: R-2.-tf
FOR SALE.
S>~~--~---~-~-~~-~---- --------------~---~-~-
FOR SALE-One square piano, good as
new; household and kitchen furniture
Apply at $50 s. goth street. E-1-tf
FOR RENT
S-~~~-~--~~-~---------~ -~------~-~-------~
FOR RENT-Good Yost Typewriter Real
cheap; 316 Chalifoux block. 7-9-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Mantels and tile set-Mayberry & Watson
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Maybcrry & Watson for building matters
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-26-F
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Hons. R. H. Clarke and John ]. Altma
at Woodlawn Thursday, July 49, p. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Hons. Joseph F. Johnston, o. w. I'm
derwood and DR.. r. M. Cunningham at
Mount Pinson Saturday, July 25.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Bicycle bells-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

FOR SALE-One square piano, good a
new; household and kitchen furniture
Apply at $50 s. Goth street E-1-tf
The herald., 1896-07-09
AN ELECTRICAL FANCY.

The astonishing progress OF electrical
science is neatly satlrized by a Partisan
paper, which imagines Mr.. Edison in his
laboratory hearing the news Of a declaration
OF war between Great Britain and the
United States. A young man, his assistant,
rushes in pale and out Of BREATH and eX-
claims to the great electrician
ooh, master. war is declared! It is ter
rible!'
"Ahr' says the master. "War declared,
eh? And where is the British army at this
moment?"
"Embarking, sir"
"Embarking where?"
eat Liverpool"
"At Liverpool-yes. Now, my friend
would you please join the ends Of those two
wires hanging there against the wall
That's right. Now bring them 10 me. Good!
And be kind enough to press that button. -
The assistant, wondering and half amused,
presses the button.
Every well.' says the inventor. Now,
do you know what is taking place at Liver
pool?"
"The British army Is embarking, sir"
The inventor pulls cut his watch and
glances at the time.
There is no British army" he says,
coolly.
"What?" screams the assistant.
"When you touched that button you de-
stroyod it,"
'Oh. this is frightful!"
'It is not frigdtful at all. It is science.
Now, every time that British expedition
embarks at any port. please come and tell
rr efk \
.t.4,t - -
The herald., 1896-07-09

me at once. Ten seconds afterward it will
simply be out cf existence, that's ALL
"There doesn't seem to be any reason why
America should be afraid of her enemies
after this. sir
81 am inclined to believe you,'' says the
master, smiling slightly. But in order to
avert future trouble l think it would be best
to destroy England altogether"
"To-to destroy England, eir-''
kindly touch button No. there"
The assistant touches it, The inventor
counts ten.
eight. nine. Tents all over. There
is no more England"
ooh! oh' screams the young man
"Now we can 90 on quietly with our
work" says the master. and if We should
ever be at war with any other nation, you
have only to notify me. I have an electric
button connecting with every foreign coun-
try which will destroy it when pressed In
ten minutes l could destroy every country in
the world, the United States included Be
careful now. that you don't touoh any Of
these buttons accidentally might do a
lot OF damage"
The herald., 1896-07-09

An uneducated man. having inherited a
fortune Unexpectedly, wished to live up to
it, and at once decided to have a large
house built. Accordingly, he consulted an
architect, irstructing him to erect "a man
sioE like Mr.. Bung's over there. only bet
ter" The architect proceeded to question
him as TO various details, and presently
asked him what kind of an aspect he would
like.
"Aspect?' repeated the man. not knowing
what w@s meant; aspect? Has Mr.. Bung
got an aspect?'
"Of course he has," said the architect,
smiling
"Then I'll tell you what; il, as you say,
he has one, Just put me in couple of
aspects"
The herald., 1896-07-09
stories on the Manager.

There is manager well known to all
performers on both sides OF the Atlantic,
who. though smart in business affairs. is
somewhat remss in matters of education.
1t would no. be fair to mention his name,
although the papers. make no scruple of
tacking his stories on to him. We. how
ever, with the quality of mercy strong in
our breasts, will call him Smith. Then
there can be no complaints. for there are
too many Smiths in the world for any one
Of them to get the needle.
Smith was one day rehearsing a kind OF
miracle or passion play. 1t had been sue
cessfully produced at another town, and
Smith felt himself called upon to go one
better in the matter of staging and mount
ing. He saw twelve men at the side OF the
stage and thought they were supers.
What are these chaps for?" he asked.
They are the Twelve Apostles"
Twelve Apostles? Did they have
Twelve Apostles in New York;
Yes, certainly"
'Then won't. I'll go better than them,
I'll have Forty Apostles, and make
show of EN-
On another occasion his secretary had
produced new bill or pacard and was ex-
hibitng it to Smith for ratification. The
latter gentleman likes to appear clever. SC
he pointed out the word "eXempllhcatlon.
What words that?"
"Exemplihcation!'
Tain't right"
yes; excuse me, sir, think it s
Where did you get it,
Its correct according to Webster, cir
| Give Webster his wages and tell hin
| to get. How dare man like that set him
| self up for scholar?"
! Smiths webster" was scene 6hlftel
at the theater He knew no other!
! His third joke was in connection VIII
| his acting manager. Mr.. Sharp.
Smith had juet resolved on starting mai
nee performances and a big aign was dis
played outside the theater
MATINEE TODAY. 2:30. SHARP.
Smith came along and saw the eign HI
called his carpenter outside and said
"What's that sign say?"
Matinee to-day. 2:30 sharp"
"Two-thirty sharp How dare he? Tak'
it down at once and alter it to "Two-thirt!
| Smith,
The herald., 1896-07-09
She Took PrecnutiOn ns.

On q certain railway an accident had oc-
Cured to a freight train. Fortunately,
however the damage was confined to prop
erty. Nevertheless, for some weeks after
ward many of the passengers on that par
ticular line betrayed signs OF nervousness
when passing the scene of the accident
One morning a car was filled with country
PEOPLE going to a neighborng market.
Naturally conversation turned on the re-
The herald., 1896-07-09

good story is told Of an interview the
governor of a certain prison had with one
OF the prisoners. Some OF the convicts
were at work on a new building at the
time of the official visit of the governor,
and the latter was inspecting the progress
of the work. After contemplating the
proceedings few minutes. the governor
remarked:
'See here, my man, you are laying the
laths too near together; that sort OF thing
will never do
The convict calmly laid down his tools
and said:
"Govnor. I'm willin' to be turned of
and discharged IL my work don't suit
never applied for this job, or the situation;
and if my work amt satisfactory, I'm will
in to go.'
The herald., 1896-07-09

There is an amusing story told of the
latest production Of pictures by Partisan
artists, doubtless by way of satire on the
manner in which certain painters pull the
wool" over the eyes of the public One
artist it is saia. has covered a canvas with
nothing whatever but a thick cloud OF
black paint, in which nothing is distin-
guishabe. and he proposes to exhibit the
canvas under the title: might attack OF
negroes on black troops in Dahomey.
The herald., 1896-07-09

Partisan merchant. who has been
several times robbed by unfaithful cashiers,
has invented an infallibe test of compe-
tency. The cashier presents himself, offers
his services, and produces his reference.
Then says the merchant: "Show me how
you would erase mistake in your figures"
The aspiring cashier sets to work with
scaper, ink eraser, and what not; and II
he succeeds in destroying all trace OF the
erasure, he Is invited to take his hat and
leave,
The herald., 1896-07-09

Every experience of your life, my
friend" said the solemn faced visitor at
the Jail, 'is for you to make the right use
Of Utter no complaint. Bear your pun
ishmant i'll silence. Take things as you
find them"
Il did" said the detected vagabond be-
hind the bars That's how | got here.
The herald., 1896-07-09

''At my last place. said cook, 81 should
have been very comfortable If the master
hadn't been q photographer
''Why, what difference could that make?
you see. at the dinner table he used to
photograph the joints before they We're re-
moved to the Kitchen
The herald., 1896-07-09

cent accident, and a goodly portion Of the
passengers expressed relief when the dan
gerous curve was passed.
you seem to have little fear of an ac-
cident. anyhow, Mrs. b." observed one OF
the passengers to "a portly dame in the
corner who was contentedly munching a
biscuit.
Vh. no." was the reply. II amt
afeared. I've took precautions agin that.
Indeed" was the rejonder. May l
ask of what nature?'
I'm course you may" Mrs. B. replied.
"Yo see, I've got over three hundred eggs
here. an materially l couldn't afford to nave
em smashed. So afore l started l guv the
guard 'alf dozen for hisself." The good
lady paused. but her hearers failed to
understand. why. don't yo' see. she
explained. while that ere guard is q
lookln' out as his 'alf dozen eggs don
get smashed, 'e's adding the same for my
three hundred Oh, knows how to look
arter mySel | does"
The herald., 1896-07-09

The governess was giving little Tommy
a grammar lesson the other day.
"An abstract noun she said "is the
name of something which you can think
Of but not touch. Can you give me an
example?'
"A red-hot poker!"
The herald., 1896-07-09

Tommy Observation-Disclosures. is this
hair oil in this bottle?
Mamma-Mercy no. That's glue.
Tommy Cnonchalantly)-That's why can't
get my hat off.
The herald., 1896-07-09

Remember, my son." said the prudent
father. that politeness doesn't cost eny-
thing
Yes" was the reply, i've heard that
'You don't doubt it, do you?"
well, it certainly costs me about 81
week to get any politeness out of the wait
ers at our hotel"
The herald., 1896-07-09

Wife (who is playing chess with her hus-
band)-Dont you know that to-day lis my
birthday?
Husband (abstractedly)-I it?
Wife-Yes. Aren't you going to give me
anything as a birthday present?
Husband-I had forgotten all about IT,
Certainly, I'll give you something, my dear.
I'll let you take a pawn.
The herald., 1896-07-09

Snipper-Wnat a duffer that fellow
Scruffinls is TO be sure!
Snapper-And yet there is good work in
the man.
Snipper-Maybe. But if there is, it never
comes out.
The herald., 1896-07-09

Young man. said the merchant to the
prospective office boy, ARE you fairly well
educated?"
II be-" replied the boy. proudly.
The herald., 1896-07-09

Il don't think I've a relative in the
world" sighed D'Oofless. And yet" ead
the cynic, you might find score or two"
How, pray?" 4sked the needy one. by
coming into a fortune"
The herald., 1896-07-09

Sweety-She declares it is all real hair
Darings-I wouldn't believe it IL she
swore to II.
Lovikins-It may be real hair--in fact,
believe it is-but she never grew 1t.
The herald., 1896-07-09

This is remarkably high-havored
roast" said the King Of Mowpka.
at 10 from that late London individual, y
said the purveyor in chief
Il am really surprised. That Manchester
missionary told me explicitly and distinctly
that London people were utterly devoid OF
taste"
The herald., 1896-07-09

Mics Miniver-Oh. no, I always burn
lamps. | wouldn't permit such a thing as
a candle in my home! l think there is
ahem-something positively indecent in a
naked light!
The herald., 1896-07-09

Mrs. Newlywed astonished her grocer
the other day by asking him for Two
pounds of paralyzed sugar, packet OF
desecrated soap and tin OF condemned
milk"
The herald., 1896-07-09

First Boy-Blly has lots Of money now,
hasn't he?
Second Boy-Yes, his big sister gives him
nickel every time she borrows his knick-
ers to go bicycling.
The herald., 1896-07-09

She-Tve just found letter. my dear,
which you sent me shortly before we were
married. You wrote, II am jealous OF the
very breezes that carees you"
He-Oh. that was only because you al
WAYS left the windows open and I couldn't
stand the draught,
The herald., 1896-07-09

His picture ''on the line" is placed,
What causes. then. this frown?
Alas. they've had the wretched taste
To hang it upside down.
The herald., 1896-07-09
On Her Track.

"The excitement carried him off his feet"
Gle was always weak kneed."
The herald., 1896-07-09

Jail Bird.
Garrulous Bcarder-For ten years my
habits were as regular as clock work. I
rose at the stroke of six; half an hour later
sat down to breakfast; at seven was at
work, dned at ,welve. ate supper at six
and was in bed at half-past nine: ate only
hearty food and wasn't Ill single day.
Sarcastic Boarder-Dear me! And what
were you in for? lawful slence)
Even the most impulsive women have
their good traits. An Irishman, mourn
ing his late wife, tearfully remarked:
Faith. and she was a good woman. She
always hit me wild the soft end OF the
broom"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-29

Julius Gaul
William Wiukler.
Joseph Meyer, Jefferson and Park ave-
nue.
Herman Mum.
Mrs. Charlotte Enders. 6l0 Rutger.
Julius Gaul, lf0 sulphur avenue.
Fred Zimmers. Jefferson ami Green ave-
Sophie de Martin, 4Oe South Twelfth.
Katie Claypool Ewing and Scott ave-
nues
Joseph Dunn. patient at city hospital
Unknown chile, Ann and California ave
Child of Andrew ]. Leineke of s-l5 Ham
Three unknown at 1888 South Seventh
Malachi Mcdonald. 80 years of age. sim
gle, 2f25 Clarke avenue.
Unknown baby, years OLD. picked up
at IWcnty-secOnd and Market streets.
John Pandy, l442 Mississippi. avenue.
- Jones. Etua iron works.
Emma CLANCY and Isabella Howe. 1882
Mississippi avenue.
Charles Laudy.
William Ottenad. 1900 South Broadway.
Wallace ~ c. Builder, colorta.
Robert Miller Blair and Benton streets.
Silas Jones, Twenty-hrst and Graua
streets.
Louis Borekman. Ga Ruteer street.
Mrs Louis. 81 Rutger street
Gustave Fuller, 81 Rutger street.
James killam, 81 Rutger street.
G. w. Knabel, 1903 South Seventh
William ottenad.
George Hubert, Snowman of Minneapo-
lis, at Soulard market.
Annie Dugan, Eighth and Marion
Mrs Matilda Rux, 176 barry street,
Tina RuX, l76 Barry street
John Lohing. l76 Barry street.
Mrs. Clara Frieske, 1855 South Seventh
sutta Freske, 1885 South Seventh street.
Eda Frieske, 1885 South seventh street.
Mike Wise, Killed at the gas works.
William Plache, GA Rutger street.
- Gibbons, girl, N25 ST Vincent ave-
nue..
- Gallagher, girl, lAl South Jeifer-
Mrs. Woodrun, California and Anna
avenue,
Taylor Hallouan, 140l Missouri avenue.
Thomas Irwin, 22l3 Choteau avenue.
James Drum, city hospital.
Charles Archambault, city hospital
Francesca Roderique Spanish woman,
city hospital
Lewis r. Simms, 1907 Park avenue.
Mrs. Ballman. 70l Park avenue.
Mrs. Spillman, 2l1 Park avenue.
Mrs. Crump 2702 Park avenue.
Charles Scheweitzman, 1850 st. Vincent
avenue.
Mrs. Claypool and child. sl4 South JEFF
ferson avenue.
Joseph Miller Eighteenth and Choteau
avenue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-29
IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS.
Destruction Spread over a Large Ex-
tent of Territory.


Chicago, May 2S-The cyclone passed
through Southern Illinois and is believed
to have spread destruction over a large
extent Of territory.
New Baden, a village on the Air Line
west Of Centralia, is reported to have been
destroyed, except for six houses, and sew
eral lives were lost
Seven persons are reported killed and
thirty injured at New Ai44fid, southeast
Of Centralia.
The villages Of Boies and Dix were par
TALLY destroyed and several persons kill
ed. 1t is estimated that fifty lives have
been lost in Clinton, Washington and JET
fersOn counties and a vast amount OF
farm property destroyed.
Centralia was not touched.
A dispatch was received al the Illinois
Central railroad office from Centralia Civ
ing news of the tornados deadly work at
Pinckneyville, which is south of the form
er city on the line of the st. Louis Alton
and Terre Haute, recently made part Of
the Illinois Central system. The depot ana
machine shops were blown to pieces ana
several business buildings and residences
were torn down. The company's chief
clerk, who was in the depot, was killed
and others were seriosly injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-29
A NEGRO ASSAULTS a WOMAN.
The Brute I'm IA Cell at Columbus and
Lynching Possible.

LynchinE Possible.
Columbus, Ca. May 2s-There has been
much excitement in the city to-day over
an assault by a negro brute on Mrs. How
ara Bryant, a respectable young married
woman az her home four miles north OF
town. A negro found the lady alone at
her home early this morning and succeed
cd IN accomplishing his foul purpose. in
spite OF the desperate fighting of his vie
tim 10 protect her honor.
Mrs Bryant possessed great courage and
as the negro was leaving the house she
hred both barrels of a shot gun at his
retreating figure, but this only served to
increase the speed OF the fleeing brute.
An alarm was given and In a short time
Lhe husband or the unfortunate lady was
FOUND and heard the story from her own
lips. Ills grief and fury knew no bounds,
and after arming himself with a Winches-
ter rife Mr.. Bryant and party OF friends
started IN pursuit OF the negro, a descrip-
ton of whom had been furnished by his
victim. Had this party came up with him
a sequel would have accompanied this
The feeling is intense here against the
negro and II a good chance Is found short
work will be made Of him.
Late this afternoon negro giving the
name Of Jim Miller and answering 10 the
description was arrested and hurried to
jan. messenger was sent for Mrs.
recognized the negro at once. As soon a.
this became known the excitement in
creased ana there Is open talk of violence
on every hand tonight.
At the hour the telegraph Office closed
tonight, a party Of some Zoo mon had se-
cured rope and gone to rendezvous near
the jail for the purpose Of perfecting
plans to take the negro from 1ail.
Columbus, Ca, May %, a. m.-The
news Of the crime, the capture and the
Identification Of the negro as Jesse slay-
ton, instead OF Miller as he gave his
and at II o'clock a mob of several hum
dred men came into town for the evident
purpose of lynching the negro. A meet
house square at u o'clock, but, on ac-
count Of a heavy downpour of rain. a
planning mill near the jail was selected
instead.
There are about 1900 men now assem-
bled arranging the preliminaries. It is
quite probable that this mornings sun
Will shine upon the carcass of the black
brute as 1t swings from a telegraph pole