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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
PERSONAL.

Robert Nelson of Patton was in the city yesterday.
 Dr. L. G. Woodson will be out of the city for a week.
 Editor S. H. Hobson of the Tuscaloosa Journal is in the city.
 MT. R. H. Fries has been called to Tennessee on business.
 tIr. Will w. Fulghum left yesterday for Denver, Col, on business.
 Dr. w. E. Stewart and Col. R. H. Knox of Clanton were in the city yesterday. J. R. Harvey of Childersburg was among the arrivals in the city last night George A. Smith of the Chattanooga Times is stopping at the Opera House hotel.
 Gen. J. W. Burke and T. J. Burke of Jacksonville are registered at the Opera House hotel.
 B. Alexander. who has been spending some time in New Orleans, has returned to Birmingham.
 Mrs. D. A. Sanders and Mrs. E. C.. Steele are the guests of Mrs. F. A. Steele, 2401 Fifth avenue.
 Rev. D. E. Dudley is here in the inter- est of the Southwest Virginia institute, Bristol Va.-Tenn. He is a guest of the Florence, where he may be seen.
 Miss Emma Ogburn ofTuskaloosa, who has been the charming guest of Miss Bes-
  home yesterday, accompanied by her fair hostess.
 Messrs. R. P. Wetmore, s. w. John, John w. Tomlinson and J. A. Rountree returned last night from Montgomery, where they went to be present. at the Bryan ratification meeting and the meet ing of the state executive committee
 Hon. M. D. Sibert of Etowah, w. B. Peoples of Pickens, J. J. Mayfield of Tus- kaloosa, Daniel Collier of Fayette and Dr. B. M. Hudson of BIount were in the city last night on their return from the meeting of the state executive commit tee, which was held in Montgomery yes terday.
 Gentlemen, fear that will carry over 1000 pairs of tans, but if cutting the price at and less than first cost will move them then we will not have one pair left. l mean just that. Please remember that our stock of Banister shoes are com- plete. We carry about s4000 in those shoes all the time. Free shine to those who wear our shoes. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
 LIGHT SPOT STILL SHINES Looms of Error Can't Weave
 Cloth to Cover It. DEMOCRACY IS FOR ALL TIME Men May Go In and May Go Out of Its Tenn pie, but Its foundations Are
 Everlasting.

Following is the full text of the speech delivered by Hon. John B. Knox at the great ratification meeting in Montgomery Tuesday night:
 MT Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am here tonight more to testify my hearty approval of the object of this meeting than for the purpose of under taking any elaborate discussion of the issues of the campaign.
 It matters not how much these gentle men who have chosen to withdraw from the democratic party may attempt to deceive themselves or deceive others, the fact is patent-too patent to be con- cealed or obscured-that the object of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20

JonH west, WHO ScoIeu 10 out Ol pos sibie 25
 At the conclusion of the regular prac- tice by unanimous vote target con test was arranged between MT. c. F. En- slen and MT. B. Steiner, which resulted as follows:
 Ensen, total, IA; Steiner 0.
 At 1 o'clock Quartermaster Hall an- nounced that the barbecue was brown to turn, the water ice cold, the beer had been tapped and the feast was ready
 It would be rude to criticise the ex- cellent barbecue, as the simple fact that Captain Hall was in charge is sufficient guarantee that there was plenty and to spare and that it was served in the very best style.
 In the afternoon happy speeches were made by Mayor VanHoose, Chief Me Donald B. Steiner, Major Higdon of the Birmingham battalion, Lieutenant Nor son of troop D, F. J, McCrossin and oth- CTS.
 The afternoon exercises closed with a cavalry drill and charge, which was fitting finale to very interesting occa sion
 Troop D numbers fifty members and is composed of some of Birmingham's most enterprising and progressive citizens, large majority of whom are between the ages of 30 and 40 years.
 Lieutenant Morson was captain under the lamented Forrest and Is as hand some a soldier today as when he wore . the gray and did actual service more than thirty years ago.
 Captain Mudd has just cause to be proud of his gallant company, and the state is to be congratulated upon such an addition to her military.
 Will Emulate the Example.
 The barbecue given by Troop D yes terday has set the ball in motion and Major Hgdon says the Birmingham bat talion will give big one some time next month
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
BASEBALL.

At Baltimore R Fl ID Baltimore ......0 o 4OOO-7 8 St. Louis ........2 13O10-9 10
 Batteries-McMahon and Clarke: Breitenstein and Mcfarland
 At Philadelphia RHE Philadelphia ..10 1 o 0 0 o 2 2-15 IS 8 Louisville ...... 0 0 o o % O-07 3
 Batteries-Carsey and Boyle; Frazer and Dexter.
 At Brooklyn RHE Pittsburg ......O 0020O0-7 15 o Brooklyn .......0 ? o o 01 I +-1017 2 Batteries-Hawley, Hughey and Mer- ritt; Daub, Abbey and Burril.
 At New York RuE New York ......1 3 o o 0 *-S1O Chicago ........2 0 0 o o 3 0 O O. 3 10 5 Batteries-Clarke and Zearfoss Friend. Terry. Donahue and Kittredge.
 At Boston pUE Cincinnati ......5 0O11O2 @-9 IA 1 Boston ....0 1 0 O. 1 O-7 10 Batteries-Dwyer, Foreman and Peitz; Yerrck and Ganzell
 At Washington HE Washington ....0 4 1 0 O1-6 Ii 3 Cleveland ......0 0 1 o 8 0 *-13 19 2 Batteries--Flynn and Maguire; Wal lace and Zimmer.
 Second game R II p Washington ....0 0 0 9 o 0 0-26 0 Cleveland ....0 O 2 o 2 0 3 o - 10
 Batteries-German and Farref; Cuppy and Zimmer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Tally Ho Party.

The following young people. chaperon- ed by Maj. and Mrs. W. J. Miner, enjoy ed a delightful tally-ho ride last night:l
 Mir. Charles Colvin and Miss Augusta Sharpe MT. Gus Colvin and Miss Ida May Dargin, MT. w. J. Boles and Miss Mary Clare Miner, MT. Porter Moore and Miss Edith Buell., MT R. H. Baugfi and Miss Ethel Hodgson of Mobile, iMf. John T. Patton and Miss Miles of Mo- bile, MT. Felix Drennen and Miss Leland of Tuskaloosa, MT. T. H. Benners and Miss Carrie Morris of Nashville, Dr. D. F. Tally and Miss Hannah Elliott, Messrs. A. R. Moody and Ed Finch.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Meets Monday Night.

The committee of five appointed by the city executive committee to formulate and report a plan for making nomina- tions for city officers will meet at the city hall on Monday night next at o'clock. The committee requests that all good citizens will present their views in person or by written communication. Following Is the comnittee: c. A. Senn, c. G. Brown. F. O'Conner, F. S. Saltzman, M. Well and J. H, Miller.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
The Ideal Tramp.

While 1t will be readily admitted that this great country of ours, both because Of it's vastness and the charitable disposi- tion of its people, is the paradise of the tramp, It Is by no means the only one blessed with this migratory plant" The towns and rural regions of Europe are not without 1t, although the density of population and the ubiquitous police effectually restrict its growth to much smaller dimensions than allowed to 1t In these United States. The roaming hand werksburSch or journeyworkman of Germany, renowned In song and story and an honor to the noble traditions of his calling. Is not yet entirely extinct. nor has the wandering musician" complete ly disappeared Migratory tradesmen are still found on the hlghroads of the continent. and France has It's moving workingmen and factory helps, who will sometimes exhibit the old Gallic love for gossip and adventure. But these are not tramps as we know them.
 That even Paris Is not exempt from the real tramp was recently shown by several police raids made upon vaga- bonds in the woods and parks of the great capital. During one of them a well-dressed man was arrested who lay asleep on the Pont d'Austerhtz. His pa- pers were all right; he had money in his pockets, and he had plenty to say for himself when asked why he slept out of doors. When brought before the magis- trate, according to a Paris contemporary. .I want air" he said angrily. q am stihed indoors. For three years I have slept under the stars. What wrong do do to any man by sleeping on your bridges? None, and sometimes I can even do bit of good to my 'bed-fellows whose misery interests me. Why should you arrest me? I am merely fianeur, a philosopher. In the daytime I go and read in the Bbllotheque Rationale. Inl the evening I go to a theater or cafe concert and then come and sleep in the open air. now on one bridge, now on an- other. My clothes are stored at the rail- way depot But the worrying of the po- lice infuriates me- If they continue try ing to prevent my living the life I like shall leave the country" The stern jus tice was so impressed by this appeal that he at once released this ideal tramp.
 The samples of foreign embroidered in-
 ms shown in the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the executive commit tee Of the German-Amercan union has been postponed until after August 26 on account of the midsummer festival. An nouncement of date If meeting will be made later.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Free Concert at CapitoI Park.

Weber's band will give a free concert at Capitol park tonight. An excellent Irogramme is being arranged, and the music will be in keeping with that fur nished by this excellent band.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of Battery D, called for s o'clock last night, at the Volunteers ar.nory, was postponed until next Wednesday, night, when full muster is e. pected to be on hand.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
TROOP DIS OUTING.
A Ride to Camp May-Target Practice and Then More Pleasant Play With Knife
 and Fork.

Troop D cavalry and several invited guests enjoyed an outing yesterday at Camp May, near Elyton.
 The troop left the city, mounted. about 1 o'clock, and arrived at Camp May about 10:30.
 The programme for the day consisted of drilling, target shooting, sabre prac- tice and tournament riding.
 Tarpet ShootinU
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following parties:
 John Coulston and Alley Mclaughlin. Thomas Eugene Paschall and Alice D. Smith.
 Thomas Kamplain and Elma Wheeler
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. E5 F.z1

Have you tried the 25 cents meals at the Opera House Hotel? 7-24H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20

UndeIiyered Telegrams Undelivered telegrams at Western Union office G. E. Korney & Co.,, Will HS m Thrash.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20

The samples of foreign embroidered in- itials and monograms shown in the handkerchief section at Wanamakers tempt all women of refined tastes to orr der their mouchoirs from Paris.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
DAILY BULLETIN.

Highest temperature, go; lowest, e5; aver- age, TT.
 BEN M JACOBS Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham. Ala, on Aug. 19. 1S96.
 Observations taken at all stations at a. 75tb meridian lime
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20

BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
Target Shooting

The following is the score sheet of the target shoot for distance of 200 yards tWantU-6xya GhOtS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
SHARE LIST WORKED
MANIPULATION BY INSIDERS THE
FEATURE OF THE NEW YORK
TRADING.
iss @
SENSATIONAL RUM0Rs OUT.
IN THE FINAL HOUR THEY HELPED
TO DEPREss STOCK
PRICES.
SENSATIONAL RUMORs OUT
CLOSE, WEAK AT THE LOWEST.
The Bond Market Displayed Pro-
nOunced Weakness I'm Sympa-
thy with Fall of Stocks.

NEW YORK, Oct THE stock market
again today reflected effective manipulation
by the powerful interests that originated the
recent upward movement in prices. Having
sold out their lines, these operators have
in the last day or two favored and contribut-
ed toward reaction with a view, presum-
ably, Of establishing a level for further
movement. The tactics employed included
the circulation Of variety of distressing re-
ports in the last hour of trading and further
manipulation of the call money market The
dealings, aside from few notable changes
In the specialties, were not particularly inter-
esting. The forenoon operations were marked
by comparative steadiness ON q very light
volume OF business, but in the afternoon
break considerable activity developed. The
reports attending the decline were sensational
in the extreme and, so far as can be learned
In most cases. lacked foundation in fact
Sugar was hammered on continued unfavor-
able trade forecasts. Manhattan suffered from
extensive liquidation, as the stock had reached
figures approximating the bull forecasts made
early In the upward movement. The market
opened weak in sympathy with a reaction
ary tendency in the London prices for Amer
lean securities, but the losses were unimpor-
tant A rally followed on the announcement
of an engagement of 100000 in gold for i'm
port. Tobacco was exceptionally strong and
Leather preferred gained / u per cent, the bulls
laying stress upon the more favorable trade
conditions. The pressure against Sugar be-
came quite marked after midday and the ex-
treme weakness alphabetically depressed the
list. In the late dealings Tobacco was con-
sspicuous by drop to 66 and the grangers,
Leather and Southwesterns receded 1@1A
per cent. The annual report of the Louisville
& Nashville came to hand and was favorably
received. but failed to affect the price Of the
stock. The report Of the check to the re-
cent savage rate-cutting in the South fore
Swallowed by the purchase Of the Seaboard
by conservative interests also fell fat. the
closing was weak at the lowest point. The
bond market displayed pronounced weakness
In sympathy with the depression in stocks.
Dealings were in fair volume and net con-
cessions Of 1011s per cent were made by the
principal speculative issues The sales were
81 06s, 900. Government bonds were weak, the
declines extending to per cent in the new
fours. The sales were $780, 800. Silver certifi-
Gates were slightly easier on sales of $40 00O
The total sales of stocks today were 182, $3.50
shares, including: Tobacco 10000; Sugar,
1890; Burlington, 1900; Chicago Gas. $500;
L. n, 7,40O; Manhattan, 15, 600; Reading
12,10O; st. Paul, 1900: Tennessee Coal &
Iron. 400; Southern preferred. 4,6Oo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
TARIFF ON SOFT COAL TO GER
TAIN POINTS CUT BY THE
OMAHA.
DONE TO CHECK OTHER LINES.
PACKING HOUSE RATES, HOW
EVER, HAVE BEEN BRACED
UP BY ALL LINES.
THE BICYCLE AS BAGGAGE.
What the Agent of One of the Lines
Thinks About the Cues
tom.

Matters were about even in freight
circles yesterday, as there was one re-
duction and one restoration announced.
The Omaha announced q reduction on
the soft coal rate from the head Of the
lakes to Sioux City. Sioux Falls, Pipe
stone, Doone and intermediate points,
to $1.75 per ton. The former rate was 81,
and the original rate before the cut
ting commenced was $21.37. 1t is said
that other lines have been carrying
coal for this figure some time, and the
action of the Omaha was to check
further cuts.
All lines running south and east
agreed yesterday to a restoration Of
packing house rates to New Orleans
and points south of the Ohio river.
These rates were recently cut seven
cents, and the tariff went into effect
Tuesday. The cut was made originally
by the Illinois Central road, and the
Chicago-St. Paul lines extended the
rate to this city The rates on lines
running south from Chicago, however,
were stable, ard the cut rate from
Omaha and Kansas City threatened to
disrupt the situation still further The
ieSIOAeu Idtc VIII go INTO e1ecC OCt.
16
The effort to restore the rate on
flour to the seaboard, which was prac-
tically agreed to by all lines, has been
abandoned, and the 2215 -cent rate will
continue in effect indefinitely. 1t was
generally supposed that the rate would
be restored to % cents Oct. %, but
new complications have arisen which
will prevent this action. It is said the
Northern Steamship company is re-
sponsible for the new trouble, as that
line has apparently determined to car
ry flour for 221s cents as long as navi-
cation Is open. This action still fur
Their strengthens the belief that the
Western Freight association cannot be
reorganized until the lake lines have
been tied up for the winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
PRICE SLUMPED A CENT AND 4
QUARTER IN THE CHICAGO
& PIT.
FACTORS ALL DEPRESSING.
MARKET WEAK FROM THE START,
THOUGH THERE WE'RE OCCA-
sIONAL RALLIES.
PROVISIONS WE'RE INDEPENDENT.
While Grain Was ON the Roller
Coaster Hog Products Scored
Substantial Advances.

CHICAGO, Oct THE wheat market tee
ter-board took downward course today,
the December option closing at 1Ac decline.
Unexpectedly lower cables encouraged trad
ers VINO were playing for decline, and
tnelr sales We're responsible for the slump.
Tne coarser grains were also affected, corn
Closing ssc lower and oats 1ac lower. Pro-
visions were strong and made substantial ad-
vances. Wheat was weak from the start,
ana remained so practically all day. although
tnere were occasional good rallies. The Liv-
erpcoi cable was a surprise, as notwithstand-
Ing our advance yesterday, the market
opened lower and seemed disposed to act in
dependently. This was the first discourage
ment the bulls got. but 1t was followed by
the big deliveries in the Northwest which
were considerably in excess of last year.
me offcial figures were 1852 cars against
eSl week ago, and ], 041 last year. Local
receipts also ran 100 cars over the estimate.
december opened at 6Sas@1ac as compared to
oSc, Yesterdays close. A depressing factor
was the attitude of Cudahy. who has been
untlI quite recently the backbone and chief
strength Of the bull movement. His aggre-
gaze safes must have been into the millions
curing the week. The market took this very
wen until today. The entire absence Of en-
ouiaslng news coupled with this heavy SELL
lns, created some apprehension and helped
materially to weaken prices. Reports that
.ns forthcoming government crop report will
raise the estimate of the wheat crop from
405 ,000, GOO bus. last months estimate, to 49,
9oo ,Oeo Dus, was also factor In deepening the
depression. Before IL o'clock, December had
declined to 67ssc, and 1t did not afterwards
sen above 67Rc. 1t became still heavier in
ene iast naif hour getting as low as 673ac,
ana 1t closed at 671sl &c Corn was fairly
active and made strong fight to maintain
ltself at Yesterdays prices, but In the end it
secumbed to the extent Of a decline of 3ec.
May May opened nc lower, at 26Ac, advanced to
ZSssQ1sc and declined to 26. when it closed.
oats were moderately active and weak. Nav
declined to 192s011c, that being the closing
price. Provisions stood up stifiy against the
influences of sympa hetic character from
tIe weak grain markets January pork
i5c higher at $4.3715@4.4O; January ribs nc
higher at $3.50. Estimated receipts Thursday
wheat Sz2 cars; corn $780, oats 54O hogs IS 900
The leading fnt,,ras .a.z
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
sEABoARD SOLD.
Deal Means an End of the Southern
Rate War

NEW YORK, Oct. Thomas F.
Ryan today said that he would not
deny the report that he had bought
for himself and others majority of
the stock of the Seaboard & Roanoke
Railroad company. The Seaboard &
Roanoke owns a controlling interest
in the various roads that compose the
Seaboard Air Line. Mr.. Ryan and Gen.
Thomas have made other purchases Of
railroad property in the South recent
~, including the Port Royal &
Augusta, and Port Royal & Western
and have consolidated the two lines
into one system, the new corporation
being the Charleston & Western Caro-
lima. The Importance of the transaction
lies in the assurance of peaceful read
justment of the relations between the
Southern railway and certain of it's
competitors, who have been response
bic for radical disturbances in rates.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
OFFICIAL.
Proceedings Board of Fire Commits
stOners

Proceedings Board of Fire Commits
stOners
Office Board Of Fire Commissioners.
ST. Paul. Oct 5, 1896.
A special meeting of the Board Of Fire Com
missioners was held October 8. 1896, at
o'clock p. m.
PRESENT. Commissioners Clark Warner,
Prendergast President Freeman Absent
Commissioner Mitsch.
The Chief Engineer presented an estimate
Of lumber required. repairs necessary TO build
ings and new apparatus needed for the de-
partment.
On motion OF Commissioner Clark, the mat
ter of painting walls and repairing chimneys
of engine houses Nos. 1, 8. 6, 10 and II, sup
ply house g. and chemical house f. was re-
ferred to the committee on buildings with
power to act and the matter of replacing
barn floor of engine house No. IL was re-
ferred to committee on buildings. and Chief
Engineer to Investigate cost and report at
next meeting of Board
The Secretary was instructed to advertise
for proposals for furnishing the department
"a, 756 feet of lumber to be delivered as de-
rected; also for three (3) supply wagons and
one ID one-horse hose wagon; also for new
set OF coils for boiler of engine No. q and
for one thousand q 000) feet of chemical rub
Der hose and four thousand $4,000 feet Of
steam engine rubber hose, to be either OF
Maltese Cross or White Anchor brand.
Adjourned.
ALFRED S. HALL, Secretary.
GEORGE w. FREEMAN, President
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
CHINAMEN GOING HOME.
Large Party En- Route to the
Orient.

A large party of Cinnamon, number
ing some twenty-five members, passed
through the city yesterday to their
native land on a visit The party ar
rived over the Great Western from
New York, and left via the Great
Northern for Seattle, from which port
they will embark Sunday on the Great
Northern's new Japanese steamship
line, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. The
~ amaguchi' sails from Seattle Sun
day for Hong Kong and other points.
The travellers, with three exceptions,
were laundrymen and cheap mer-
chants, who have saved up money
enough to make q flying visit to the
land Of Ii Hung Chang There were
three swells in the party, however
Wong Six zee. with his tihy-footed
wife and timer baby, and sister of
Mrs. Wong, occupied first-class quar-
tiers in the regular sleeper.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
PACKING HOUSES IN TROUBLE.
Complaint Filed With the Inter
state Commerce Commission.

KANSAS CITY, Oct Two Of the
principal packing houses in Kansas
City are in trouble with the Western
Railway Weighing & Inspection
bureau. and Chairman Carman, of
that association, at Chicago, has filed
formal complaint against them before
the interstate commerce commission,
charging them with having defrauded
the railroad companies by under bill
ing in classification and weight The
charges were accompanied by the
documentary proof in number OF
cases. The commission has referred
the matter to the attorney general.
who will instruct District Attorney
Walker to cause arrests on the charge
and have the matter investigated by
the federal grand jury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-08
ST. PAUL MARKETS.
Quotations on Grain and Produ
In This Civ

Quotations on Grain and Produce
In This City.
Quotations on hay, grain feed. ETC.. fur
nished by Griggs Bros. commission mer-
northern, 62h@63c
&C CoRN-No. 2 yellow. 21@21Ac; No. 8. 200
oATs-No. white. 1eA@1sMc; No. g. 1914
BARLEY AND RYE-sample barley, 200
zoe; No; rye. s1!zc; No. rye, 3o@31c.
SEEDS-Flax, No. !, 68@69c; timothy $110
@1.30; clover, $3.60046O
GROUND FEED AND MILLSTUFFS-No
feed. blu corn to blu OATS $8.50@S.75; No.
feed. blu corn to blu oats. ss095O: No. s
feed, ground. blu corn to 2 blu oats, $3.50
@10; cornmeal, bolted. $12@13; cornmeal, I'M
bolted. $S@S.25 bran bulk $4.50@5.
HAY-Receipts very light market irmer;
fancy upland, $6@6.25; good to choice wild
and upland .$5Q5.75; fair to good qualities.
$4@475; good to choice timothy sos; oat
and rye straw $3@3.50.