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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
REFLECTED AN ACTIVE WEEK
The Weekly Bank Statement-N No Loss of Cash Despite the Interior Drain = The
 Excess Reserve Larger

New York, Oct. 10-The New York Financier this week says:
 The statement of the clearing house banks of New York city for the week ending October 10 reflects the opera tions of an active week. Despite the fact that the shipments of currency to the interior for the past seven days exceeded $4, ,OOO,- 900, the banks report no loss of cash: in fact there was an actual gain of $11 10O the increase in specie counteracting the loss of $2, ,63S,2 200 in legal tenders As the imports of gold during the period covered were about equal to interior shipments the small change in cash reserve does not appear at all illogical.
 Loans showed an unusual expansion of S3,227 300, which is a favorable indica tion although the increase is probably due to further preparations now pending for in- creased gold imports. Aside from this however, there have been a number of local causes for loan expansion. The fa- vorable feature of the statement IS an in- crease of $3,751, 700 in deposits, the total now reaching $45S, ASA, 800, or nearly $2.- 900, 900 in excess of loans.
 The increased deposits called for an ad- ditional reserve liability and the banks report $926,S25 less surplus cash than at the close of the previous week. The ex- cess reserve is still $15, 200 which is larger than for the corresponding week last year by over $1000.000. The opera tlonS or the week, including as they did a temporary rise in the local money mar ket, due as muchlas anything else to the demand for cash from the west and south, together with the rapid fall in sterling exchange, which is an incident closely connected with the demand pre- sage continuance of gold imports from Europe. The trade balances are largely in our favor, and must continue so for some time to come. It is only natural, under these conditions, that the funds drawn from New York should be re- placed by remittances from abroad, and conservative bankers would not be sur prised if this second movement exceeded expectations. The weeks engagemnts of gold are In excess of $6,0d0,00 and unless unforeseen circumstances prevent the to- tai will probably be doubled soon This Is exclusive of prospective results de- pending on the outcome of the election next month.
 Of course an advance in foreign money centers might check a continuance of these imports,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
THE TURF.
Results at Latonia.

Latonia, Ky, Oct. 10.-A large Satur- day crowd turned out today to see the Sherlock stakes and grand steeplechase run. The weather was fine, the track fast and the betting heavy. Ace was the only winning favorite. The steeplechae furnished chapter of accidents. The favorite, Tambio, fell and broke a leg. Aristoorat lost his rider early in tine race, and C'Ii1ad also fell but his jo,Kcy E. Jones, remounted and finished second. Shears jumped tie fence into the ssd- ding paddock but was sent over again and took third money Summarizes:
 First race, six furlongs- Sidkel, 104 (Britton). 12 to 1, won; Prince Imperial, second; Elusive third. Time 1:15A.
 Second race, five and half furlongs- Winsome, 104 CThorpe) 5 to 1, won; Flu genie Wickes second; Rosinante, third. Time 1:09
 Third race, mile and an eighth-Ace, 103 (RusselD, to 5, won; Eghart, second; St. Helena, third. Time 1:55.
 Fourth race, the Sherlock stakes, mile and sixteenth-Berclair,1 101 (ReifD to l, won; Sir Vassar, second; Harry Me- Couch, third. Time 1:49.
 Fifth race, steeplechase, two and half miles-Ondague, 125 Young) to 1, won; Cuidad, second; Shears, third. Time 544.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
EYES OF EUROPE ON GAR As His Nod May Mean Peace
 or War. HE BEARS HIMSELF WELL
A New Triple Alliance Is EngIand's Only
 Escape from Impotence.
THE GRowl FROM BERLIN JARS HER
It Has Been in a Generation-Sir William Harcourt May Find
 Nothing to Lead.

London, Oct. 10.-tSpecfal Cable Letter) The week of events in Paris attendant upon the reception of the czar have ere ated deep impression in England, where there is an increasing desire for an agree the eastern question: During his visit the czar has personally enhanced his reputa- tion. He says little, but that little is very sensible. All has speeches have been de- livered with a quiet confidence that be- tokens that he fully appreciates the tre- mendous power he yields, while at the same time his remarks confirm the belief that this power will be wielded for the maintenance of peace.
 With regard to an English, French and Russian agreement it can be said that that is now looked upon as the only prac- ticable means for England to escape her impotence in face of the so-called concert of Europe on the eastern question. In view of this the succession of growls from Berlin upon the Egyptian question, generally taking the form of semi-official hints that France and Russia intend to make early trouble for England in re- gard to Egypt, and that Germany will look with a benevolent eye upon the pro- cess, is regarded here as merely display of spite.
 The belief is that France and England, with the assistance of Russia, are near ing a approachment respecting the Egyp- tian difficulty, and that while France is preparing to frankly recognize the British occupation she will obtain sub stantial compensation elsewhere.
 M. Thomas Wemyss Reid, editor of the Speaker, says in an article in that paper that the position of liberalism is now graver than it has been in generation. He extols Lord Roseberys honorable con duct and concludes by declaring that Sir William Vernon Harcourts chances of leading united liberal party are abso- 1utely nil, adding that some startling dis plays of antipathy for him have already come from unexpected quarters. Unless definite settlement should be unexpect- edly reached before the assembling of parliament the debate on the Venezuelan question is likely to take place soon after the house meets.
 The strike among the cab drivers at the railway stations is increasing. The Cab Drivers union will call out 1000 more men on Monday. The use of cabs in the city is generally declining, owing to the fact that business men are more and more using the telephone, instead of driving around to the various offices, as has here tofore been the custom. There is hardly chance of the cabmen winning their 0h
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
JOHNSTON AND PETTUS
TO THE SOvEReIGNS AT LAFAYETTE
The Audience Was Representative and Enthusi- astlc and Heard Democracy Pure and
 Undefed--An Augury of November.

Lafayette, Oct 10--(Special) )-Thepe was a genuine democratic loVe-feast here today. There were all the time-honored elements present. True democratic doc-
 tine was propounded by old-line and true- blue standard bearers to an enthusiastic
 and representative audience of the people farmers, merchants, professional men
 and laborers, the colored brother also be- ing numerously represented.
 The spirit of the meeting augured well
 for the future of democracy in Alabama.
 This spirit seemed to have as its essence
 the conviction that never in its history
 has the grand old organization been more
 earnestly and honestly the party of and
 the hope of the great masses of the peo-
 pie as distinguished from the classes fos-
 tered and favored by republicansm and
 its doctrine of protection and gold stand ard.
 Both speakers emphasized this and showed how 1t was now the supreme duty of the voters of the south, whether popu- list or republican in the past, to rally to the support of that peerless leader of the
 party William J. Bryan, insuring by his election once more government of, for and by the people.
 | General Pettus made strong and logi- | cal speech showing by the text of every | democratic platform since 1S38 that unre- stricted coinage of gold and silver was | the continued doctrine of the party as we'll as the money of the constitution. Governer-elect Johnston made strong, interesting and convincing appeal of an hour and half in duration, and 1t is im| possible to do It justice in the space al- lowed. He covered the entire field in hia discourse, and although he did not cohY clude until 2 o'clock every man kept his place. There was no standing room left in the court house during the speeches. Both speakers were happily introduced by Chancellor J. R. Dowdell in few tactful and we'll chosen words. The governor
 made few common sense remarks to the | co.ored brothers, which impressed them l very much. every period being received with q cilous of That's de truf." .
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
DECLINES TO PARTICIPATE. Mr. Cleveland Says Propriety Counsels Hi
 Silence in the Campaign.

Chicago, Oct. 10.--At sound money league meeting last night the following letter from President Cleveland was read:
 i"Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay, Oct. 5. Edwin Burrit Smith, Chairman
 My Dear Sir: I am so much interested in the work which the American Honest Money league has taken that I would be glad to do anything I consistently could to aid its efforts. I regret, therefore, that I must decline your invitation to address the league on some dates previous to the approaching election. Even if the pre- sure of official duty did not prevent l should hardly deem it consistent with party propriety to mingle actively in the pending campaign. While it is impossible that any of my fellow citizens should have the least doubt as to my sentiments on the vital question which at this time absoFbs so largely the attention of our people, the work of advancing sound financial ideas and the labor of enforcing the lessons of public and private honesty and morality, I feel must be prosecuted without such participation on my part as you suggest.
 "Wishing for the league success in its patriotic endeavor, am yours very sin cerely.
 "GROVER CLEVELAND"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
WBYLER'S REMOVAL Is Demanded by the Conservative Spanish
 Element in Cuba.

New Orleans, La, Oct 10-A special cable from Havana says: T have been reliably informed and have seen a copy of a telegram sent by the Spanish ele- ment, the conservatives, against General Weyler and asking for his removal on the ground that his contining in office means the sure loss of the island. The telegram further recites that a large party of the Cuban element will be willing to accept home rule if with 1t there will be ap- pointed another captain-general. There is positive assurance from friends here to the effect that Gen. Martinez sCampos Is willing and anxious to return to Cuba. but that he will not come until he brings the home rule concessions with him. An understanding has existed between the reformists here and the government, whereby the president of the cabinet, Canovas, will send Martinez Campos mad the home rule concessions if there is g. surrender of some of the insurgent forces in the field sufficient to allow the gov- ernment to state to the public that the revolution is weakening and that it in itself means the final end of the Cuban revolution. The granting of the home rule concessions will for time retard the ultimate end. The defeat of Colonel Bernal and General Melquizo a few days ago will probably bring the ministerial crisi.; much. quicker"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
bama 61, Mississippi SO, Louisiana 61, Tex as 57, Arkansas B, Tennessee 69, Missouri

bama 61, Mississippi SO, Louisiana 61. Tex as 57, Arkansas B, Tennessee 69, Missouri 79.
 The department report as to the con- dition of cotton last month is fully sus- tained by the returns for the present month. In all states east of the Missis- sippi river little or no top crop will be made and the crop will all be gathered by the middle of the month. Damage is reported from Mississippi by frosts on the 18th and 29th of last month. Cater pillars and rust are complained of in the sea island district of Florida. slight improvement has been made in some few counts in Louisiana and Arkansas, but the crop will be gathered before the close of the month. There has been a general deteriioation also in Texas. In some sections the crop has been injured by worms, frosts and heavy rains in the last of September There will be very small yield from the top crop and the reports say the crop will all be gathered by November 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Aqueduct Results.

Aqueduct Race Track, Oct. 10.-The track was in perfect condition today and the attendance quite large. Tanis fur nished the surprise of the day in the second ay. She went to the post at odds of 10 to i, and won handily from Crimea, the favorite. Summaries:
 First race for all ages, high weight handicap, seven furlongs. Dolando, III Ballard), to 10, won; Dalgretti, second Flames, third. Time, 1:26h.
 Second race, mile-Tanis, 90 (Hirsch) 10 to 1, won; Crimea, second; Dorothy third Time, 1:44%.
 Third race, five furlongs-Numerot, Ill Gewis), 8 to 5, won; Lawrence, second One Chance, third. Time, 1:0S%. One Chance was disqualified for shortness o1 weight and Trade Last was placed first.
 Fourth race, mile--Brisk, 102 (Hirsch) even, won; Premier, second; Hernia third. Time 1:43%
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Takanassee 95 (IIirsch), 8 to 5, won; Billali, second; Red Spider, third. Time 1:021s.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth-Dog gett, 108 Doggettl, to 5. won; Lily of the West, second; Sir John, third. Time 1.50
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
PETERSBURG INVADED BY "REBELs.'
Confederate Veterans Returning from Can-
 ton Entertained in the Smoky City.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 10.-Pittsburg was invaded between 8 and g o'clock this morning by a regiment of Confederate veterans from the historic Shenandoah Valley The old soldiers and citizens of Allegheny county vied in hearty well come. The Pittsburg and Western road brought the yirginians on their return trip from Canton, O., into Pittsburg in three big trains The first section was met by the Americus Republican club cort. The visitors were conducted di- rectly to fhe old city hall where tables were spread and laden with substantial refreshments. One hundred women of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
St. Louis Results.

St. Louis, Oct. 1o.-A large crowd went to the track today The betting was live ly. The fourth race, the Chrysanthemum stakes, worth s1,500, was won by Algot. Favorites and second choices divided the purses equally. Summarizes:
 First race, six furlongs-Fannie Ro- wena, 10S (Moore), 8 to 1, won; Strathreel second, Bryan third. Time, 1:15A
 Second race, seven furlongs-Pelleas, 1O4 (Tuberville), 8 to 5, won; Mobalaska second, Couronne D Or third. Time, 1;2S%.
 Third race, five and a half furlongs- Fervor, 108 (Morse), to 2, won; Macy second; Tempesta third. Time, 1:09.
 Fourth race, the. Chrysanthemum stakes, one mile-Algot, 123 (Williams), 2 to 1, won; Buckvidore second, Moncreith third. Time, 1:43.
 Fifth race, one mile and sixteenth Fasig, 99 (Wilhite), 8 to 5, won; Whisper second, Tom Fillmore third. Time. 1:50.
 Sixth race, five and half furlongs- Indio, 113 (Murphy), to 10, won; Our Bishop second, The Chemist third. Time, 1:08H.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Brotherhood of Railway Trackmen.

St. Louis, Oct. 10.-The biennial con- ference of the Brotherhood of Railway Trackmen has concluded it's labors and adjourned to meet two years hence in Macon, Ga. The following officers -and committeeman were elected: Chief, John T. Wilson, St. Louis; vice. chief, John R.. Ice, St. Louis; executive committee, w. F. McAbee, Jasper, Ala, J. E. Lambert. Fort Worth, Tex, s. A. HAnse, Augusta, Ga, James Began, Wheeling, w. Va.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
GOOD "BULL" PROvENDER. The October Cotton Report of the Depart
 ment of Agriculture.

Washington, Oct. 10.-The returns to the statistical division of the department of agriculture for October make cotton show decline of 3.5 points from the Sep tember condition which was 64. per cent, against 60.7 for the present month. The percentages by states are as follows: Virginia 5s, North Carolina 64, South Carolina 67, Georgia 67. Florida 66 Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Polit.cian Aecidently shoots HImself.

Columbia, s. C., Oct. 10.--Robert Moor man of Newberry who two years ago ran as republican against Lattimer for congress, and who was recently named as a presidential elector by the Webster faction accidentally shot himself today.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-01-06


places where they may constantly Sc
cure fresh water for bathing and drink
ing. but it is ornamental.
1t consists of a basin about four feet
in diameter, in the center of which is
a spray. Opportunities are provided
for birds to drink, to take a shower
bath, or deep water bath, and there are
places FOR them 20 perch and plume them
selves.
The fountain is elevated upon stand
ard to the height Of seven feet, thus af
rfording the birds protection from 1.-THE
attacks of cast. The supports are so
arranged that they may be used for
climbing vines or movable plants. SIM
liar fountains may be placed upon brack-
cts on the sides Of buildings, or in other
convenient places, and may be made
to ornament flower garden. a lawn or
a grove.
In urging the adoption Of these fount
aims the society says that it is often diff
ficult for birds to get water during dry
weather, and that in localities remote
from running streams to get drink of
water or a bath may require a journey
of miles on the part of the bird.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-01-06
BRIEF NOTES OF NoTABLEs.

Mark Twain will receive almost as
| much compensation in London as Yvette
Guilbert will in this country. Mark is
all right.
-Detroit's pugnacious mayor was put
| off a car in that city because he would
not pay a 5-cent fare but insisted on
having six tickets for quarter.
Nearly a hundred women have passed
| the examination of the University of
London this year in the courses of the
| degrees of bachelor Of arts and bachelor
| of science.
At a. recent dinner of the Primrose
league in London the following curious
! Unnamed men were among the guests:
Mr.. Leeke, Guy Ppm, Mr.. Hiley and
| Mr.. Agg-Gardner.
H. Rider Haggard is engaged in
writing powerful African tale, named
''Black Heart and White Heart" which
will appear in the New Years number
| Of "The African Review" 1t is some
time since Mr.. Haggard has written an
| African story.
Emperor William Of Germany recent
| ly gave a new proof Of his versatility
at his shooting box at Letzlingen. a
large company had assembled after din
ner one day, when the Emperor took a
roll of manuscript from his pocket and
read a poem he had just composed.
The young Czarina declines to smoke,
like the majority of ladies in Russia.
| She has requested her ladies in waiting
not to come near her IT there IS the favor
of tobacco about their clothes, and her
imperial majesty is credited with the OBJ
servation that cigarette in a woman 5
mouth is as bad as an oath in mans
Most of the grand duchesses of Russia
smoke.
John w. Mackay, the millionaire,
claims that he can run, Jump or hop
,c% oil iINt no
ed State. It is, however, well known
that in his early days. VIXEN he was en-
gagged as q miner, Mr.. Mackay was noted
for his athletic performances. He is
powerfully built, with bold eyes, a strong
and aquiline nose and heavy square
Jaw, which warns strangers of his char
acter.
Queen Victoria, who is devoted to
dogs, takes q special delight III watching
the careers Of her puppies. 1t is almost
a weekly occurrence for the royal car
riage to draw up at the Queens En-
trance" to the kennels, and singly, or III
couples, the animals she wishes to see
are led out for her majesty inspection.
On arriving at Windsor the Queens first
visit is very often to the delightful home
of her pets.
Rev. Barring Gould. the novelist,
lecturer and historian. is q keen an
tiquary One who knows him writes
that 'he WallOWs i'll it. You should
see him on Dartmoor with his shOvels
and wheelbarrows, unearthing some for
gotten domicile and then you would see
the real man. Give him an cid church
register and he'll spin ycu yarns about
it by the hour
The young King. Alfonso NIL, has
civil list or income, which was fixed
by the Spanish Cortes in 1886. It CON
sists of 100000 pesetas, or 81 100000,
ovc1uciuo of allowances q TnaIOhn1.S of
the royal family, the Queen regent hav-
ing the administration and usufruct of
the said sum until the King becomes of
age. The annual grant to the Queen
as mother to the King. also fixed by
the Cortes in 1886, is 100000 pesetas.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-01-06
High-Priced Beef.

The most valuable thoroughbred COW
of her day was slaughtered at Hamilton,
Ont, and her quarters hung as a Christ
mas beef exhibit in the Central market
stalls. Her name was Lady Isabella, :"
No. 5156 in the herd book. Lady Isa-
bella" cost, delivered in Canada. $1,000.
She was bred by J. Outhwaite. CATER
icll, Yorkshire, England, and was an I'M
Canada and the United States, taking
first only. When slaughtered she dressed
an even 1900 pounds. Taking into con-
sideration her imported cost, each pound
of her beef now represents $5.33.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-01-06
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and SO
Loan and Trust building. milwaukee,,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
information required
A. P BoarGman, WATERFOWL, polishing
machine: j. H. Edward, Whitewater, mower;
j. III. Edward, Whitewater, harvester; J. G.
Milwaukee, automatic temperature regulat-
ing apparatus; e. Lippitt. La Crosse, button
making machine; r.. McKinnon, Centralia,
Milwaukee, picture cabinet; w, Nehls, Ben
ton, milkcan protector; ]. Randall and A..
Kibbe New Richmond, poison and fertilizer
for opening or closing doors Of wells; j.
Runkel, Milwaukee. pnuenlatic cushion for
sliding doors; G. M. Stafford, Milwaukee,
vessel for liquids; G. K. Zeirfuss, Milwau-
kee, ironing table
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-01-06
Skillful Russian.

There is no more skillful right hand in
er, Verestchagin. Yet his right hand is
thumbless. His right thumb was bitten
by leopard some years ago, and had to
be amputated. The middle finger also
Of his right hand is famed and useless,
as the result Of a shot-wound which the
artist received on the battlefield. More
than this. the small bones Of the center
of his right hand were also partially shat
tered by fall on the Russian steppes,
and his right arm was broken in the
same accident. Nevertheless, it is with
this damaged right hand that Verestcha
gin paints his wonderful pictures
Westminster Gazette.