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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
To Creditors of the Eclipse
 Coal Company.

Jack w Johnston, Assignee, vs. the Eclipse Coal Company ct al.-In City Court of Birmingham-In Equity
 You will hereby take notice that decree was rendered in the above stated cause on the 10th day of June, 1896, containing among other things the following, to-wit:
 That all creditors of said Eclipse Coal Company shall file their claims verified by affidavit, with the clerk and register of this court on or before the 18th day of July, 1896, and that all creditors who fail to file their claims within said time with said clerk and register shall be forever barred from participating in the trust fund in the hands of Jack W. Johnston, assignee and that the clerk and register of this court shall insert a notice to that effect once day in the State Herald daily paper pub lished in Birmingham. Jefferson county, Alabama, for thirty days"
 You will hereby take notice of the pro- visions of said decree, and will file your claims against said fund in the hands of Jack W. Johnston, assignee, verified by affidavit with said clerk and register of this court, on or before the 18th day of July, 1S96 or you will be forever barred from par ticipating in said trust fund.
 This, the 11th day of June, 1896.
 NATHAN l.. MILLER,
 6-12-3ot Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Chicago 'Change.

Chicago, H., June 30-Wheat had rally today which put the shorts in a thinking mood and served to revive the hopes of the bulls on that grain Various matters were referred to as being responsible for the turn in the market, and the shorts found it wise to cover their contracts. The end of the month and the approaching holiday led to some cleaning up, which helped along. the good work. September wheat opened at lA@55ssc advanced to 57c, closing at 56a4c, 1ac higher than yesterday; Cash wheat was firm and 1@11sc. per bushel higher.
 Corn obeyed the influence of stronger wheat market, although at the immediate start there seemed to be some hesitation first quotations being below the final ones of yesterday. September corn opened at Z7ss 0271sc sold between 27as and 271s@2Sc, clos ing at 277sc bid A@ssc higher than yester- day Cash corn was firm and Ac higher;
 Oats were benefited by the better feeling in other grains, but further than a slight gain in sympathy there was no evidence of Individual Improvement. September oats closed Ac higher than yesterday. Cash oats were firm to a shade higher.
 Provsions-A steadier hog market was re- flected in provisions today. The trade was ordinary in volume and of no particular im- portance in character. The firmness Of the grain markets was an auxiliary in the steadying factors. September pork closed 2l5c lower, September lard 21s0l5c higher and September ribs unchanged.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
New York Cotton Market.

New York, June 30.--Cotton was dull; mid ding gulf, 7-16c; middling uplands, 2 7-16c; i; gross receipts, 2735 bales; exports to Great Britain, 151 bales; forwarded, 4S3 bales; sales bales.
 Total today: Net receipts, 14S4 bales; ex- ports to Great Bfitain 15l bales; stock, 245,~ BOT bales.
 Total so far this week: Net receipts, 309i bales; exports to Great Britain, 1417 bales; exports to France. 700 bales; exports to the continent, 1866 bales
 Total since September 1: Net receipts, 513S,2H bales; exports to Great Britain, 2,1S2. 050 bales; exports to France, 462, 053 bales !. exports to the continent, 1,7S2, 906 bales.N
 New York, June 3 30.ICotton futures closed gust 716: September, 6.57; October, 6.59; No> Vember, 6.56: Dece mber, 6.5S; January, 6.G2; February. 6.67; March, 61.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01


 Age-Herald.
 It always affords a public journal measure to testify to merit where 1t Is deserved, It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- aid ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- itv of Dr, O. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fulness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at '.the head of his profession"
 Daily News, Birmingham.)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education. skill and experience, man of culture ana hich literary attainmentS and gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News comments him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than Dr O. T. Dozier. He is a specialist of many years experience and successful practice, He Is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession, and for unusual scientific attachments.
 (Masonic Guide)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he is known all over the south.
 Oabor Advocate.) Dr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practition- ers in the south A personal acquaint- ance with the principal warrants the La- hor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 Bessemer Journal)
 pr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one He is a specialist of nearly twenty vears' experience in active practice and is strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the (The Southern Odd Fellow.)
 We cannot add anything to the reputa- +ion pr. o, T. Dozier has already ac- ouired In the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every nronise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home, Talladega)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as physician, surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pa- irons who need his services:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Alabama Christian Advocate,
 The Southern Medical Dispensary ia the leading institution of it's kind in Blr- mlngham and has been instrumental In and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. pr. o. T. Dozler, head of the Southern Medical Dispensarv gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work, and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best col 7 legeS of the land and a long and yaIua. ble experience in the treatment of speclaI diseases. His professional standing is unimpeachab1e and his chara cter aa a gentleman and citizen Is above reproach.
 fWinona, Miss, Times) Dr. Dozier is specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually successful in his practice He never undertakes d case unless reasonably sure of a cure, He is high-toned gentleman and can be con- suited with the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 Dr. O. T. Dozier, the head of the South- ern Medical Dispersary of Birmingham. Ala, is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead- ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning Star.)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has elicited the most en- tbdoiootiC WOi dS Oi Pidloc anu from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sun.)
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as n specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 (Anniston Hot BIast.)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are pr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states is most gratifying. pr. Dozier is a high-toned, polished. Christian gen. tleman and has many warm perSonaJ friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practfelng in Rome. Ga.
 (People's Weekly Tribune)
 As specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. Ills reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such a distinguished man as a citizen
 Dr. DoZier is Georgian by birth, high-toned cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address
 Dr. DOzier & Co.,,
 P. O. Box 112. Birmingham: Ala:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

1s2c September 2OAc. Spot prices-No. ?, 211ac; mixed western, 22q2Sc.
 Hay was quiet and easy; shipping, 6zl2Q 673ac; good to choice. S71aQt95c.
 Wool was firm, in moderate demand and unchanged.
 Beef was quiet and steady family. $S.50@ 800; extra mess, 6.00q7. .00.
 Beef hams were weak at s14.50@15.00.
 Tierced beef was firm; city extra India mess, $11.00@1S.00. $43714@4.50; pickled shoulders, $4R1aQ425.
 Hams, $9.25q10.00,
 Lard was quiet and firmer western steam, S4.2215; city $3T5; July, $420 Refined was firm; continent, $450; South American, $4So; compound, $4.00@4.25.
 Pork was active and steady; old mess, $i.to @8.25 new mess, $S.50Q875.
 Butter was quiet, in liberal supply and un- changed.
 Eggs were steady and in fair demand; state and Pennsylvania, 12ls@13c; western fresh, 1019@12e; western fresh, per case, Sl.oo
 Cotton seed oil was quiet and steady; crude 20Q21c; yellow prime, 25c; yellow prime off grade, 24s4c.,
 Resin was quiet and easy; strained, com
 Turpentine was dull and steady at 2514W 26c
 Rice was in fair demand, firm and un- changed.
 changed. ,, Peanuts were quiet; fancy hand-picked, 4Ac.
 Coffee options were quiet at 5M10 points up: July $11 TO; September, $10.70010.15; De- cember, $10.1001015; March, O.00al0o5. Spot Rio was dull and steady; No 2, 13Q13lsc.
 Sugar-Raw was quiet and steady; fair refining 1-16c. Refined was steady.
 FreigfIts to Liverpool were quiet and firm; cotton by steam, 1-16d grain by steam, Ed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Sums Cotton Reu,ew.

New York, June 30.-The Suns cotton re- view says: Cotton declined to points, re- covered the loss and advanced to points, but lost part of the rise, closing 1 point higher on most months, with the tone bare ly steady. The sales were $500 bales.
 Today's features:. It was a light day in speculation. What there was of 1t showed slight decline at first, owing to rains ill Texas, a decline in. Liverpool as well as more or less local and southern selling. New Orleans sold to some extent and a leading house. here is said to have sold September, though apparently not on a large scale. The later transactions showed rise of to s points from the lowest figures of the morn ing. It is said that southern cotton mills will probably decide to curtafl the produc- tion 50 per cent for the next three months, and 1t is also stated that there is a pros pect that mills representing 4,000,0 GOO spindes in New England will sign an agreement to close their mills for four weeks during July and August in order to reduce production. strong, the price is considered relatively low and bears are not at all aggressive.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.

New York, June 30.-(Special.) .)-News came today of very good rains in Texas and the market in the early trading was few points lower, but there seemed to be no dis position to sell, and presently the covering of shorts began and prices advanced to 8 points from the lowest. In the last hour, however, the demand slackened, and most of the advance was lost.
 August opened at 717 declined to TIP, ad- vancing to 7.20 and closed at 7.16 bid, with the tone barely steady. The government weekly report which was given out after the close, is very favorable and may cause lower prices tomorrow.
 RIORDAN & co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
NaW Orleans.

New Orleans, June 30-Sugar was steady; open kettle, according to grade. 303 I-l6c; {; white, 41sM4l4c; yellow, 9-l6Q4c; secohos' 7-166l3 9-16c.
 Refined sugar was strong; powdered, SAC; cut-loaf, 5 S-16c; standard granulated, 5Bc; confectioners' A, 5c.
 Molasses were dull; centrifugal, according to grade. 4Q9c. o,,<,
 Rice was quiet; prime, 4l4Q41hc; fair. 2A@ FlourMPatents. sS.6Oas.7o; extra fancy, s. 30Q3.50.
 Corn-No mixed, 4Oc; No. white, sack ed, 40c; yellow, 41Q942c.
 Oats-No. ? western, 25c; choice, 26c.
 Bran, 600I621ac. oo
 Pork, $S.00@S25 ..,.,,, Dry .saIted meats-Shoulders, $4.25a4 S71s long clear, short clear and short rib sides. $4.121aM425
 Bacon-Shoulders, $500; long clear, nomi- nal; short clear, S4621a short rib sides, $5.l2ls Lard-Compound, $40oa412.A; pure. $4.s2iA 05.00.
 Hams, $9.00d10.00.
 Coffee-Rio, fair, 16}4c: good ordinary, l5c; common, 12s4c; Mexican, good, IIAc; 1air' 17Ac. |. bulk, 16QDl7l5c; strictly prime crude, in bar rels, 19@191ac. Refined, 24Q25c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. O., June 3O.-Flour was less active and unchanged.
 Wheat was slow and easy; No red, Goc Corn was firm; No. mixed, 29c.
 Oats were firm and steady; NO. mlSeo, 17@01Sc. 5,.,-, % ro. ear,i- ly $500. ,, s.,o,l ,,.;,,,., steam, $3.S5.
 Bacon was unchanged. s4. .12is; short ribs, $3.s00p3.95; short clear sides $4.121aGo4.25.
 Whisky was steady at $1.22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Erv Gooda.

New York, June 30.-The Journal of Com merce and Commercial Bulletin in M its week week Nv review of the dry goods market .1l uoday a.a y been no business of importance in any line of staple cotton goods, whilst the demand tl1.i for dark dress cotton fabrics has hardly heen m to the average and business has ruled quiet in woolen goods of all kinds 'n silks and in hosiery and underwear.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H., June S0.-Cattle- Receipts 5000; market steady; common to aytra steers. & 6O664 65; stockers and feeders, s2 &: cows and bulls, $1.25q325; Tex "i HogswReceipts, 14,Coo; market .o steady; aa Iy heavy hacking and shipping lots, $29o43.3O; nomwon to choice mixed, 8. 3.504l4;S5; choice assorted. Ss. 451355; light, s3.2543.5e; pigs s1 Receipts. 12, ,OoO market strong: in ferior to choice, S2.00a4.oo; lambs, sS.o0@ GAO.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans June 30.-Cotton futures closed steady; sales, 15,400 bales July, 6.63 bid August, 6.53@6. 54; September, 6.S016 3t October, 6.27q6.2S; November, 6;25a6 26; De ruary 6.37Q6.3S; March, 6.41n6.42.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Naval Stores.

wilmington, N. C., June 3O-Rosin was firm. strained, $1321s: good strained, $1.3719 F..
 Tl1rpentine was steady; machine. 23c; ir- regular 221hc Crude turpentine was steady; hard, $i3O; soft, $l.70; virgin, sLso.
 Tar was firm at s1.20.
 Charleston, s. C., June 3o.-Turpentine market was firm at Z3c. - Al 40. e Sl 45: H. S1. 50; l., $1.55 K., S1.60; NJ, $i.7O; N, si.so; window glass slso; water white, $2.00. a s,,a..,. -.,,s firm at 23ssc sales, 20O0 casks; receipts, 2S5f . casks. .,o. rooo
 Resin was firm and unchanged' saies' ooVo barrels; receipts, 6l36 barrels.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
In Wall Street.

New York June 30-In Wall street there was complete reversal of speculative sen- timent today. According to cable advices the utterances of Mir. Mckinley on the cur rency question led to much more conh- dent feeling in London and on the conti- nent, and the change was reflected in buy ing orders for nearly 40,0O0 shares from abroad. The result was a decidedly higher opening the grains varying from F to per cent right at the start. The local bears at tempted to rns sae o fsng @ g t6 6s foreign demand continued and there was a considerable inquiry for the long account here the upward movement made further progress as the day advanced. The silver question was relegated to the rear Tor the time being, and the probable action of the Chicago convention on the money plank ex- cited less interest than of late The fact that there were no further engagements of gold for export and that the local money market was undisturbed as well as the an- nouncemcnt by the Reading company of an
 in he proe fe pse m m was equal to 23a per cent, and the net changes showed gains of 1aaiss 1as pc. per cent cent. gers Sugar, Louisville and Nashville and Some of the specialties. Tobacco and Sugar erf ang from ss T to @ sia and the latter from Ill to 109% but subsequently,, under purchases supposed to be for inside account. Tobacco got back to 63 and Sugar to 112B@l l1lss. Speculation left off irmin tone. Total sales were 25l ,os4 shares, including 7o,2oo Sugar, 46 100 St Paul, 25 100 Tobacco and 17,600 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy.
 Bonds were higher. The sales were SSS1,- New York, June S0-Money on call was firm at 2I3 per cent, last loan at 2h per cent and closing offered at 2ls per cent; prime mercantile paper, 5q51a per cent. Bar silver, 6S7sc.
 sterIing exchange was quiet, with actual h,usnesss in bankers' bills at S4.87G4.S7H for sixty days and $4 SSn4SsA for demand; post ed rates. $4SSa4s9; commercial bills, S4.S6Q A.S61a.
 Government bonds were steady.
 State bonds were dull. Railroad bonds were higher. ly Silver at the board was quiet. Treasury balances-Coin, s109, f,s64; cur rency $S7 85i, ,793.
 Cslosfrlp bids--
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
St. Louis.

St. Louis, Mo-, June So.--Flour was un- changed. -.
 Wheat was higher; July, 5sc; August, 537sc; September, 54Ac. ,-t.
 Corn was higher; June, 2fl2c; July, z49sc; Oats were higher; June 15c; July, 16Ac; August, 15Ac. $.25. ~ soe-
 Other articles were unchanged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Alabama Normal College for Girls.

The only Normal College in the State where girls only are received and where they are boarded under the care of the prin- cipal. Normal Literary, Industrial, Music tion free in Normal Department. For fur ther information address MISS JULIA $. Fall term will open Monday, Sept IA, 1896. 6-23-ti-SeD1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, June 3O.-l23o p. m.--Cotton was quiet and prices easier; American. mid : were Ameriean for speculation and export 500 bales. Futures opened quiet; demand moderate. June, 3 52-e4d; June and July, 3 52-64a3 51-e4d; July and August, 3 52-64n3 50-64d; August and September, 3 4S-64a3 47-64d; September and October, 41-64d; Oc- tober and November, 3 39-6iQt3 38-64d; No vember and December, 3 57,64d; December and January ssosiS Sas4d January and and March, 5 39-64@3 3S-64d; March and April, 4O-64d Futures were quiet at the decline. Tenders at today's clearings, 1900 bales new dockets and 100 bales old dockets.
 Liverpool, June S0.-4 D.. m.-Cotton fns lures closed quiet. July, } 5l.6fMS 52-e4d values: August and September, 47-eiGD 3 4s-64d sellers: September and October, , 41-64d buyers; October and November 3 3S-6id sellers; November and December, De- cember and January, January and Feb 3 aS-64d sellers; March and April, , Ss-6id buyers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
New York

New York, June 3G-FlouF was dull weak and unchanged. Southern flour was weak and unchanged.
 Wheat--Spet market was moderately ac~ tive and firmer. Options advanced 1ssfl1atc, fell lsfI5sc on realizing, closing firm at 11sGc 13zc over yesterday: No. red, July, 61ssc; August 621sc; Dece mber, 641xc.
 Corn-Spot market dull and firmer, No. 2 33s in elevator: 34&tc afloat. Options were more active and closed firm at Am5sc ad- vance; July, 3slsc; August, 35sic; Septem- Der, Sih4c.
 Options were dull and steady, and un- changed to Kc lower; July. 2uAc; August.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
EDUCATIONAL.

Potter Building, First Avenue.
 Sessions Day and Night A modern, progressive, practical school of business. Tuition rates reasonable. Posi- tions for graduates. Call or write for cat alogue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
WHOLESALE PRICES.

Groceries and Provisions. Bacon strips, S5.621s.
 Bulk meats, $4.371sa450; plates, $350; clear sides, $4.25. Hams, 1l-pound average. 9a4 to 1O1kc. Grits, per sack, $1.00. Cheese, 719 to 11c.
 Flour-Best patent, $4.OO; straight grade $3.50. Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight 65c per sack. Salt--15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks, Toe; jute sacks, 65c.
 Syrup-Fancy, new crop, soc; other grades. IS to 25c.
 Lard-Fancy leaf, 4zsc; refined tierces. .41ac; smaller packages the usual differences Sugar-Granulated 5.071ac; cut-loaf, GAG; fancy yellow clarified, 5sc. Green coffee, 161A to 20c; Arbuckles, $l96V
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbages-Home grown, 1Q1Ac. Lemons-$2 75D350 per box. Onions-Per pound, 115c. Irish potatoes-New crop, $1.75q2 straight per barrel.
 yinegar-Apple. 10 to 12c per gallon. Butter-Country, 12laQ20c per pound; choice creamery. 221ac. Eggs, Sc per dozen.
 Pouitry-Large friers, 15c; small to me- dium, 6q1Oc; cocks, 15c; hens, 20c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
State Herald Office,

Nxla4 State Herald Office, FT-- fAf Tuesday Night, June 30, 1Ss6 ! Bacon strips and bulk meats are lower. :, Flour is off 15c for both straights and patents.
 Lard is off 1sc on the tierce basis.
 Sugar has advanced 121a points.
 Eggs are dull and slow sale, due to large receipts and the extremely warm weather.
 There was better inquiry for chickens to- day than for some time, but the market is well stocked and nothing but select flyers are wanted.
 Business generally for the last day of the month was good.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
$25.OO REWARD

Will be paid for information leading to the arrest of any party throwing glass or tacks on any road in Jefferson county to the injury of bicycle tires.
 MANAGER "CYCEERS' REST" 6-17-till july 1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Address
 Dr. Dozier & Co.,, P. O. Box 112 Birmingham. Ala.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17

A few friends of Mrs. J. Frazier re-
membered her birthday last evening
and gave her a surprise party.
Miss Bertha FlintOm was surprised
by a number of her friends Tuesday
evening, it being her fourteenth birth
day.
Mr.. J. H. Booth entertained a num-
Der of his friends Tuesday evening at
his home in Potwin in honor of his bro
Their, Mr. F. w Booth, who has lately
returned from a three months tour in
Europe The guests were Miss Kath-
crime Lux, Miss Wilma Lucas, Miss
Leila Green. Miss Sara McComb, Miss
Mary Rice. Miss Frances Rice, Miss
Della Potter, Miss Lille Potter, Mrs
johnson, Mr.. G. S. Roach, Mr. z. H
Bowman, Mr.. z. w. Craver, Mr. z. W
Durham, Mr.. w. HOgabOOm, Mr. W. G.
Johnson, Mr.. F. A. COwen, Mr.. Geo.
Lux.
Miss Eleanor Work will entertain
Monday evening.
Mr.. Arthur Mills left today for Max
well, n. NJ, where he expects to spend
two months at DOdsOn's ranch for the
benefit of his health.
Chas. Reisenor of Atchison Is visit
ing relatives in the city.
Mr.. Chas S. Eagle and DR.. Pritchard
went to HOltOn today to attend the
fair.
Mrs. Ed Comfort of Juarez, Mexico.
arrived today and will visit her father.