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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Weekly Bank Statement.
MEN CAN BE MADE OVER."
Characteristic Remark of Manager Ncholls as He Lay in Agony-A Slight Hope of
 Recovery.

Maj R. O. Randle, collector of internal revenue, returned yesterday from Gads- den. He reports that MT. H. G. Nichols, superintendent and general manager of of the Dwight cotton mills, who was so seriously injured the other day notice of which appeared in the State Herald at the time, is still living and there is a slight hope that he may recover.
 Major Randle says that MT. Nichols exhibited most remarkable nerve, which is natural characteristic of the man. While seriously injured internally mashed almost into pulp+he told his physicians that men could alwost be made over these days and told them to work with that end in view.
 Mr. Nichols is young man, an only child, is thoroughly educated and has just spent two years in the leading cot ton mills of New England preparatory to assuming charge of the mill which was built for his management.
 His father and mother are at his bed- side, together with the young lady whom he was soon to wed. t-
 Mayberry & Watson for building material.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

CT on the next crop. The closing tone was steady, and the sales were 1o9,9oo bales.
 Today's features: There was heavy liquidations, especially for August delivery, and part of it was on stop orders, so that prices rapidly declined. The spot market here was easier. The Chronicle crop report was favorable. Good rains fell in parts of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama and the signal service predicted rain in North Carolina tonight, and showers in parts of South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Not unnaturally prices declined today. Bulish support was conspicuous by its absence, and yet before the close there was a rally, which left the near months only slightly lower for the day, while the next crop months showed small advance over the closing figures of Friday. The heavy prem ium on near months, which prevailed for so long, has latterly been materially reduced normal position. Still the position at the south has become very dull The near months there showed depression today, and it would be a good prophet who could fore cast the market for the coming week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Chicago Change.

Chicago H., May 2S,-The wheat market today began and ended with frmness, with Re U @ could not be said that anything materially interesting or important transpired during the session. July wheat opened at 609s@ 6024c, sold between 6Oss and 61d61sc, closing at Gle bid, asc higher than yesterday. The cash market vas quiet with hs prices a abqnt out nominal close was firm.
 Corn.Speculatiye interest in corn con, tinued lifeless About the only trading that took place was selling against calls early and buying against puts later, the course of prices rendering such action possible. Oi the wheat p w the exception that the final bulge, in the grain mentioned was not responded to; trade rather than to a lack of sympathy; 5ay; July corn opened at 29Ac, sold between 2914 @29as and 29c closing at 291sc bid, 1s@14c m un, der yesterday. Cash corn was weak ana about Ac per bushel lower.
 Oats failed to exhibit anything startling or worthy of especial mention m then ne,l trades, Quiet, with occasional moderately active moments, describes the general char acter of the market. The direction of prices and the feeling displayed were reguiated, o,, o os there was no recovery in response to one in the leading market. July oats closed 3 shade under yesterday. Cash oats were easy and fraction lower -
 Provisions-On the average products were steady. Pork was the leading qeal proies- sionais expressing confidence In lower prices for that commodity, and devotlng them selves to the task of bringing about de, cline in it: Lard and ribs are so near tnt low record of prices that some doubt as te the wisdom of attempting to depress then further is felt. Some strength in the hog
 market assisted o the shorts was rally. July pork closed Tanl0c nigh CT than yesterday, July lard and ribs 7t
 Beading futures ranged as follows:
 -J.,n,ioIa, IO,aninC O, UIphestI owestl Closin pr
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
In Wall Street.


 New York, May. 2S.-Stocks showed great CT strength and business was on a larger scale than on any previous day of the week, Commission houses were more active, and important interests which have recently held aloof were more prominent in the deal ings. Professional operators who have been attached to the bear side of the account were disturbed by the activity of the bulls, and their purchases to cover short con- tracts materially increased the upward movement. The main factor in bringing about the higher range of prices was the reteration of the stories current during the past few, days, that the position of the dentlal nomination was in line with the gold standard men. Nothing official could be obtained, but the bulls on the market appeared to be content with the hints drop ped by prominent capitalists, and added to their fines. Business was better distributed Tobacco for $500, Manhattan for 6SOO and St. Paul for $500. The total sales were SS.114 shares. Sugar was bought on the advance of 1-16c per pound in refined, and rose to 125. Manhattan jumped to 10Ih, closing at the best figure of the day. on the defeat of vated system will secure It's extensions tric, after a long period of dulness, ad- vanced sharply to S6. The recent agree mcnt made with the Westinghouse com pany it is understood, will result in the dis continuance of several hundred. patent suits. Business of both companies, it Is said. is bination. The railroad list made substantial Sold at the top figures of tho week. faclede Gas was weaker and fell l% per cent, to o5% Tobacco held firm until near the close. when it ran off from Ssh to 6SH.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
A UNIQUE DISTINCTION.
Master Harry Armstrong the Last Child to Sit
 in President Davis Lap.


 The Arion Swiss Bell Ringers and Arm strong faculty, who have been winning laurels all during the present week at East Lake pavilion by their excellent performances, will continue to delight the public another week.
 The performances have been of such an order as to draw large crowds nightly; in fact, every succeeding nighttime size of the audiences increased. This is a sure sign that they have been giving entire satisfaction.
 Master Harry, who is only 9 years old, is musical prodigy, besides bearing the proud distinction of being the last child to sit on the lap of the lamented Jeffer- son Davis, first and only president of the Confederacy. It happened that when President Davis was going to Beauvoir, Miss, he made the trip to New Orleans, or, at least, intended to, on the steamer Laura Lee, at that time one of the float ing palaces of the great Mississippi. On board at the same time was MT. and Mrs. Armstrong and Harry, who was mere tot. The president became enamored of the child because of his versatility and singing, and on several occasions during the trip held the little fellow on his knee while he sang. Mrs. Armstrong now has piece of candy given Harry by MT. Davis. His last words to Harry on leav- ing the steamer at Vicksburg were: Goodbye, my little son, may never see you again." MT. Davis died a short time thereafter.
 Baby Elva, the tiny little miss who is only years and months old. has be- come a great favorite with both young and old. and it is a pleasure to hear her sing and see her efforts at dancing. The cornet playing of Mrs. Armstrong and Master Harry is of high order, and never fails to please.
 The sweet music of the bells is also an- other appreciable feature of the perform ances.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

Groceries and Provisions. Bacon strips, s5.75.
 Bacon $5.S15. ao -o. ,..., Bulk meats, A.60@470; plates, $3.tV' ury salted bellies S5.25. o., Hams, 14-pound average, 9A to lO12c. Grits per sack, $1.00.
 Cheese, 7la to He. ,-,.. oao Flour-Best patent, s4.25; straight grade $3.S5. .,,.. Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight, 65c per sack. Salt-15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks, roc; jute sacks, 65c. Syrup-Fancy, new crop, BOG; other grades, IS to 25c ,,, Lard-Fancy leaf. 5iAc; refined tierces, 4lac; smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar-Granulated, 5.32l2c; cut-loaf, GAG; fancy yellow clarified, 51sc
 Green coffee, l612 to 2Oc; parched, 2oloc.
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbage-Southern green, 1A41kc. Apples-Fancy stand, S4.50 to $600. Onions-Per pound Pc.
 Irish potatoes-NeW crop, &25 straight per barrel.
 Sweet potatoes, COG per bushel. Vinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon Butter-Country, 12AQ2Oc per pound; choice creamery, 221hc.
 Eggs, Sc per dozen. Poultry-Large friers, 22lac; small to me dium 15n20c; cocks, 15c; hens, 25c. Strawberries, $1.25m175.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
New York Cotton Market.

New York, May 23-Cotton was easy; mid ding gulf, S3sc; middling uplands, S1sc; net receipts, 230 bales; gross receipts 1909 bales; forwarded 200 bales; stock, 130, IA bales.
 Total today and so far this week: Net re- ceipts, 2363 bales; exports to the continent, 404i bales; stock 363, ,42S bales.
 Total since September l: Net receipts, 5,O64 274 bales; exports to Great Britain, 2,107, 7S3 bales; exports to France. 45a l59 bales; exports to the continent, l,e4s,9oo bales
 New York, May 23-Cotton futures closed steady sales, 1Oi, 300 bales. May and June. October 723; November and December, ZIG; January, 719; February, 722; March,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Char1eston. S. C., May 23.-Turpentine market was firm at 23c bid
 Resin was firm; B., C., .25: D, D., Y-35;
 Savannah, Ga, May 2s.-spirits turpen., tine market was firm at 241Se; sales, 1912 casks; receipts, 1764 casks.
 Resin was firm; sales, 1000 barrels; re- ceipts, S616 barrels; A, B. C.. D. E., E., s1.45; G., $1.50: H., s1.60; l., $1.65; K, S.10; M SS0; N., s1.90; window glass, s2.05; water white $2.20
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. -~ 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, La, May 2.-Cotton futures were steady; sales $500 bales. May and June, TAG; July, TAT; August, 7.39; Septem- ber, TOP: october, 69O; November, 6.S5; De- cember, 6.S5; January, 6.92; February 6.95.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Dry Goods,

New York. May 23-A dull dry goods mar ket today has brought to a close week in different in a regular way in all depart ments The tone of the market at the close has been in prices during the week has been in favor of buyers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Go out and hear Rev. F. J. Tyler in his lecture on "Hand- some Men and Beautiful WO- men" at Central Presbyterian church Tuesday, May 26, at 8 p. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DO YOU SPECULATE?-"Gud to Suc- cessful Speculation" mailed free. Wheat, provision, cotton and stock speculation on limited margin thoroughly explained; cor respondence solicited. Warren, Ford & Co.,, Il Wall street, New York. 5-3-1yr-sun FRED INFORMATION and how to make profitable Investments; 20 years experi- ence on Chicago board of trade and New York and Chicago stock exchanges. Safo and sure plan explained in our new book iets "How to Make Money" and "All About Stocks" Markets letters free. The tune for action is now; never were better opportunities offered; $25 to $100 of your in- come may lay the foundation to fortune. Address at once Lincoln x Co, Bankers and Brokers. Department l, 123-125 La Salle street, Chicago. 10-2O-sun-1y
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H., May 23.-Cattle- Receipts, 150; market steady; common to ex- tra steers, $3.3OGfS.40: stockers and feeders, $2.75Q3.S5; cows and bulls. s1.50Q3.30; Texans,
 HoeswReceipts. .14OOO; market firm; heavy packing and shipping lots, $3050S:30; com sorted, sS.4OQ3.50 light, S.2Oa3.50; pigs. $2.25 @3.50.
 Sheep--Receipts. 5000; market firm; infe-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. t No. 1898 3rd avenue 9-rooms; cheap. No. 1712 4th avenue; $l5. No. 2505 4th avenue; $1250. No. 1I36 4th avenue. $S. No. 1707 Sth avenue; $25. No. 510 18th street, 6-rooms, bath and ser- wants room $10
 No. 1124 4th avenue; 4-rooms; $675.
 FOR SALE. Splendid lot in, Wares Grove, on 18th street, 13Sx200; will sell very cheap for cash, or at reasonable price on easy payments. 214 acres on North Highlands and 18th street; will sell at a great bargain. 40 acres just beyond Jonesville, on pike, with spendid spring on it; will sell cheap. so acres, 1la miles from Jonesvile, very cheap.
 s275-A 4-room house on corner lot, 60x15o. on macadamized road, College street and Belle avenue. This is bargain and should not be on the market long, 20 acres on pike, close to Elyton under good fence; well, barn and small dwellingj splendid place for dairy nothing like 1t on the market will sell for small amount down, balance easy, or very cheap for all cash.
 $750-4-room house and lot, 14th street, north; terms $50 cash, balance $1O per month. -
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN,
 1826h Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

FOR RENT. COS South 25th, : rooms; SD. 2116 Avenue c, ' rooms; SIS. 6-rooms, lower floor, residence; good loca- ton. Furnished house, Northside, until Octo-
 W.B. LEEDY CO. Telephone No. 42. lliHa North Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Naval Stores.

Wilmington, N. C., May 2s.-Rosin was Spirits turpentine7 was steady: machine, zskc: irregular, 23. Crude turpentine was firm. hard, .sl.So; soft, H;7o' virein. sl.so.
 Tar was steady at N.00. rt5e,~
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
FOR SALE.

$1000-A cash, balance SIS per month, will buy a nice 5-room cottage at Woodlawn, 200 feet from electric cars; nicely finished inside; good well, etc. $200o-100x1S5, South Highlands, 14th avenue. between 18th and goth streets; this lot is worth 5000; look at it, s2500-7-room modern dwelling, 18th street, near First Methodist church; every con- venience.
 $26O0-$6OO cash, balance $500 per year, T. room house on 17th street, near 7th ave- nue.
 s2750-s75O cash and sS5 month; corner Fist street and Avenue H, new 2 story S-room house, bath, gas, etc. $2000-$500 cash, $25 per month, groom cot tage on 18th street, near 4th avenue. $4Oo0-14 cash, 25xl4os well rented, srd avenue, s5OO-Nice lot on 22nd street, near Avenue G. s35oo-s5o0 cash. balance monthly, ,, nice % S E. South Highlands; good chance to get a home.
 $6O0-12 acres, 4-room house, spring, 300 grape vines; all under cultivation, just over Red mountain.
 Telephone 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Arion Concert Company and Swiss Bell Ringers at East Lake every night till 3Oth (except Sunday Free. Entire change of programme.
 5-24-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Bus1neSS today Wds eACVIIeIIl IOI tITN Is'O day of the week.
 Eggs have advanced to 9c. The market was bare until the afternoon, when there were considerable arrivals.
 Chickens continue in great request, ana prices are very firm.
 As the end of the strawberry season ap- breaches the fruit seems to be in greater request. Shipments today were not heavy and every crate was snapped up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Articles OpeningI HIghest Lowest Closing

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour Mas auSsH ana sprng 5saseSc No gTed 6S9sq64Ac. Corn-No. 2, 2SA @29c. Oats-No. ?. 1S&G19c. Mess pork, S25@7.S0. Lard, saited shoulders, sl0O9i75. Short clear sides, &.00q412la. Whisky, sl.22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

removal from $l0 up. s. R. Searle, 17th street. between lst and 2d avenues. my2-3m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
snn,a Cotton Review.

New York; May 2S.--The Suns cotton re- view says. Cotton advanced to 3 points, points, rallied and closed to points lower on thts crop months. and to points high
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

FOR SALE. $350-A good broom house; fronts Avondale park. $275-A 3-acre lot near Avondale. $1000-TIalf cash; a store and residence com bined, on Avenue r. $S50-S0x140 on north 10th street; big bargain. $1000-100x240 9th avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, north. s425-50x19O on Avenue r, between 26th and 27th streets; Q bargain. S750-Cash-60x120. with two good cottages, at Avondale. s1259-Terms easy-50x14O, good broom house on 3rd avenue, Avondale, close to school. s500-Cash--25x140 on End avenue. between 16th and 17th stret; snap. S1200-50x10O on 18th street and 4th avenue, good house; rents for $14. s1100-50x10O, with good Groom house; rents for $14. 1OOx232, corner 2oth street. South Highlands. for $3600. This is the most desirable lot in the city. 9la acres near Elyton at $50 per acre. Before making investments call and see
 HAGOGD & THOMAS,
 20lh 1st Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

FOR RENT. S10-5-room cottage, No. SPA 20th street. $S-4-room cottage, No. 2427 8th avenue. Store suitable for wholesale business, Nos. 1 and 3 20th street.
 FOR SALE. Farm, 423 acres, miles from city on ma cadamized road and railroad; fine land fine timber; S10 per acre, one-third cash, balance easy. s16O0-Nice cottage near goth street car line S5000-Lot 100x203, walled in, cement walk; Broom house, bath room on each floor; nicely finished throughout; new barn; dummy and electric cars, South High lands. s35O0-Lot 50x200, S-room residence, cost s6000 S650o-Lot 70x212, elegant residence, 18th street, between 10th and 11th avenues, south. s1650-Lot 1OOx24O, 2 story house, near dunn my.
 Several good pieces city property well rented, or a nice little farm to exchange for merchandise.
 Money to loan on well located business or resident property
 MALONE & BELL, 20l7 1st avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Furniture polish-Mayberry Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Tile hearths. s2.75-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Cincinnati,

Cincinnati, O., May 23.-Flour was dull and in light demand winter patents, $S70d 3.90; spring patents, $3.6003.90.
 Wheat was dull and barely steady at 670 67l9c.
 Corn was quiet and steady; No. white, 31c; No. 2 mixed. 29c.
 Oats were quiet and steady No. 2 mixed 21isc; rejected mixed, 20l4Q201ac.
 Pork was quiet and easy; mess, $500; clear mess, $9.25.
 Lard was easier and in fair demand steam leaf, $4S71s; kettle, $4S7ia:
 Bacon was quiet and in light demand Loose shoulders, S4621a; short rib sides $i62la; short clear sides, s475; bellies, $5.25 Dry salted meats were easier and quiet Loose shoulders $4.00; short rib sides, S4l2la meats Ac more.
 Whisky was quiet and steady at s1.22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Sk l0llis

St. Louis. Mo-, May 23.-Flour was un- changed.
 Wheat was higher; July, 5SAc; August, 5SSsQ5S1hc; September, 591sc.
 Corn was easier; May, 26Ac;, July, 26Ssc; September, 277s@2Sc, s - soa,sa-, August, 17&c. .a- .-y.,
 Oats were lower; May ,lSAc; July, 1sisc; Pork-Standard mess, new, S.5O; old, A17lA ribs S4 75: short clear sides, $4.S7la.
 Dry salted meats-Shoulders, S4.00; longs, A.00; clear sides, S4.S712; clear ribs, $4l2l2; short clear sides, S4.25.
 High wines were steady at $1.22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
LOANS.

 MONEY TO LOAN on furniture and pianos without renewal City Loan Co.,. 1926 1st avenue. 6-1-im
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
MALE HELP WANTED.

MALE l1tLf WAN1ED.
 
 HIGH PRICED ICE has caused wonder full demand for our machines for cooling refrigerators, which are guaranteed I5 per cent cheaper than ice. A few good sales men wanted; write for particulars. Arctic Refrigerating Co.,, Cincinnati, o. WANTED--Salesman for California wines; $100 per month and expenses, with chance for advance; commission if preferred; no experience required. w. A. Vandercook, San Francisco, Cal. A MAN in each city or county. The oppor tunity of life time. You will soon forget the hard times. $4 to s6 per day easy. No experience required. Aluminium goods, sign letters, house numbers, door plates. street signs and novelties. Demand never supplied. permanent business; exclu- sive control. $15 n week guaranteed to right parties. Sample 10 cents. Aluminium Sign Novelty Co.,, Columbus. o. 5-3-sun-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
WANTED.

HELP WANTED-Two hustlers to sell fur niture jewelry, etc., on commission. Only experienced installment canvassers need apply. The Kennedy Furniture and Loan Company. 21l3 End avenue.
 h-1n-6t-pnd
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
State Herald Office,

Saturday Night, May g. was excellent for the last
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

Fire ibrick-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

WE don't want boys or loafers, but men of ability; $500 to $500 a month to hustlers; state and general agents: salary and com mission Racine Fire Engine Company, Racine Wis. 4-26-4t-eo sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

WE WANT you to know where you can get the best homemade harness and saddlery also lap desters. A. C; Reckling' manu- m | street 4-5-tf-sun
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

AniAN iIsOl LEX BOOLATSkS.
ner OF tho Grand Prix, In Paris Another
brother was tho winner OF tho Moscow
Derby in 1894 us II 3-yoar-old.
Tho grand duke reasoned that If their
brothers had done SO much in Europe very
likely this couple would stand "a good
chance of winning similar victories in this
country. But to do that no decided they
must DO educated and handled by Ameri-
cans. So the grand duke presented tho
pair to MIR. Stokes, with tho understand
ing that they woro to DO trained rs Amer
lean horses are trained and used to try
conclusions against tho best folds of trot-
tiers and runners in tho United States
In Short Mr.. Stokes was to have thom
brought up u pAmoricaino and race them.
Boolatsky's valuation was placed Mt
S15, 600 when no was sent over to this
country, and ho was only few months
old ut the imo. This is tho first time
that Russian horses have been sent for
such experiments under such conditions.
Othor Russian stecds have been sent for
exhibition and breeding purposes, but
they wero not bred to race against purely
American fields
Boolntsky and Stopniak arc now at tho
Stokes farm in California, where thoy are
being put in racing form by Grin Hickoll,
tho famous trainer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01
Good PRICES For East 4Iorsns.

A compiler of trotting figures gives the
following list OF good prices obtained for
well bred record holders during tho year
1875. Compared with present day prices,
these top notch figures seem high, but
sig, 600 as high water mark is nowhere
compared with tho 500, 600 days of nvo or
six years ago Tho list of horses that sold
for $4,000 and over is as follows: Milton.
9;l9h, b. S., by George Wilkes, sig, 600;
Alcantara, 1923, b. s., by George Wilkes,
$4,000; Constantine, 2:12H, b. s., by
Wilkes Boy, 81, 100; e. L. Robinson, 2:17i.
b. s., by Epaulot, $4,000; Dan Cupid,
2:09A, b. s., by Barney Wilkes, 50, 800;
SECURING, 1881, br. f., by Wilton, So, 500;
linda Wilkes, blk m, by Guy Wilkes,
SO, 800; Bermuda Girl, 2:211I, b. f., by
bermuda, $4,000; Rcina, a:1219, br. m, by
st. Arnaud, 81, 100; Rcd Bud, a:141s, CHI.
O., by Redfcrn, $4,000
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01
American methods of raising. breaking,

American methods OF raising, breaking,
training, riding and driving race horses
year ago last summer two colts mp
'pearcd In tho private stud of tho grand
duke which no had brcd with American
experiments view. They were Bcolatsky
anu Stepniak. Tho youngsters wcrc urls-
tooratlo oven among tho high bred horses
OF tho imperial stables. Both wore de-
scenaed from tho original puro bloodcd
Arab stallion Smetanka. importetl i'm tho
year 1775 by Count Orloff. They had do
seconded by crosses through English trot-
tors and Russian thoroughbreds and rep
resented distinctly low breed of horse.
Both aro brothers of u number of cham
pions. Stepniak Is full brother of q win