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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

The fire spread with alarming rapidity, and when the fire brigade reached the scene the flames were shooting cut of the middle of the block, while dense clouds of sparks rose and fell on St. Lawrence hall, the postoffice and other structures, placing them in imminent danger.
 The whole brigade was called out and the firemen made desperate efforts to stop the flames.
 The fire spread to the old Bank of To- ronto building, at the corner of St. John and St. James streets, and 1t was soon a mass of flames. While the fireman were working on this building the corner of the wall fell out sending a wave of flames across the street.
 After burning for over two hours the fire was gotten under control shortly af- ter 10 o'clock The Barron block, valued at $500 000, Is a complete wreck.
 Among those who occupied the offices in the burned block and who lose all their effects are: The Union Mutual Life In- surance company, Montreal and Western railway, the Commercial Gazette, the Pontias and Pacific Junction railway the Ottawa and Gatineau railway offices. the Dominion Alliance officers, the Manufac- turers' Life Insurance company, the Manufa cturers' Guarantee Accident In- surance company, the Ward Commercial agency, the Mutual Investment company, the Freehold Loan company and num- ber of smaller offices.
 The total loss will reach nearly half a million dollars
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Don't forget New England Dinner at Bazaar today. 50 cents.
HALE AS. A RECORD BREAKER


 New York, Dec 9.-"Teddy" Hale. the plucky and graceful Irishman who has fairly ridden his way into popular favor in the six day international bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, at eleven minutes after o'clock this evening com pleted 1000 miles and was sixty-seven miles ahead of the best previous record
 Hale's time was sixty-six hours and eleven minutes for the 1000, as against seventy-four hours and forty-one min- utes, in which time that distance was accomplished by Martin in the 1893 race The Irishman finished 300 miles at 10 a. m., and was then ninety-seven miles in advance of the record, and fifty-one miles ahead of his nearest competitor-Rice. of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Hale was feeling a bit tired, so having so much leeway he took rest of two hours and having par taken of three pounds of beefsteak two chickens and unlimited beef tea, returned to the track feeling like a new man. He quickly regained some of the time lost during his sleep, and at T D. m. was thir- ty-one miles ahead of Rice. The latter was riding pluckily and keeping his posi- tion well. He completed his 1000 miles a little after 9 D. m. Foster, Moore and Reading passed the 1000 mark by mid- night. Of the next division Pierce, Shock, Smith and Taylor were closely punched and all in pretty fair shape ex- cepting Shock. whose legs and stomach were weak. Ashinger Cassidy and Mad dox were the next lot, with Cannon and Mcleod whipping in. Bikes quit this morning, having gone 622 miles. lM
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

Rev Dr. T: Dewitt Talmage Not En-
 gagged to His. Son s. .Sister-in-Law.
 New. York. Dec 9zAThe Rev. Dr. De-
 Witt Talulage today denied the report
 that he was to be married to Miss Su-
 sic Mangam, of Sing Sing.
 Dr. Talmage came on from Washing
 ton the other day and went up to Sing
 Sing. He. was very attentive to Miss
 Mangam, whose brother married the
 doctors daughter not long ago, and the
 report got out last night that he was to
 be married to her some day the latter part of this week or early next week. Miss Mangam is about 30 years old, thirty-fve years the junior of the vener-
 able preacher, who has already been
 married twice. She is the daughter of Daniel D. Mangan, of the firm of D. D.
 Mangam & Co.,, of No. 77 Broadway. As this union would have made her the step-mother of her own brother, there was great deal of interest attached to the report, The engagement, it was said last night, had been more than half way admitted by the young wcmans friends, so Dr. HTalmage's denial of its truth came rather as a surprise today. Dr. Talmage was found at the Astor house today. He appeared to be in the best of health and Spirits. He answered the questions in one of the reception rooms. The doctor fairly beamed with happi- ness when he was asked If congratula- tions were the order of the day. ..a 'I am always glad to be congra atula ted on anything good,'' he said. What Is it now that 1 shall be congratulated up- on?" ,s .,.5.5t5 .4., sst
 Upon the report Of your intended mar riage to Miss Manyana, of Sing Sing 'I am sorry" said the doctor, but con- gratulations are not in order, for the story is not true"
 How do you imagine the story got about?"
 Well, sometimes folks do a lot of guessing. Every now and then they guess right and they guess wrong. This
 time they have guessed wrong I am sorry I can't give you other inform ton, for I have had a little experience in
 newspaper. .Work 2 md l. know what good story Von n1ipht havn xvrittar
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Don't forget New England Dinner at Bazaar today. 50 +e
CoLoRED INSTITUTE.

 Programme of Exercises of the Meet
 ing Which Begins Today. The Jefferson county colored institute will be held at Spring Street Baptist church, E,lyton, beginning today. The following is the programme: 7:30-Devotional, Rev. ". H. Hollo- way, chaplain. si e- Address of Welcome For the school, Rev. l.. J. Greer; for the citizens, MT. 5. Mayfield. Response, Mrs. J. T. Har- ney.
 The Constitutional Status of Alabama's Public Schools, MT. A. C. Koyton. Enrolment of members.
 FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. Il. 9:e0-Devotional, chaplain. Causes and Remedies of Restlessness and Inattention, MT. F. s. Hazle. The Teacher as Missionary, MT, s. B. Brounlee.
 Methods of Teaching-United States History, MT. c. A. Kent. -4- Miscellaneous business. rr Dinner.
 1:30-Music. ... ''The Spirit of the Teacher" Mr. H. B. Jordan.
 Model Class in Language, Mrs. N. L.. Lowe. ---,ts5. Y How to Build Up the Rural Schools" !" MT. B. F. Watson. 'N }s. Intermission. H9F
 FRIDAY EVENING. 7:30-Devotional, chaplain. Solo, MT. A. M. DeYampert. Address, Prof. N. E. Young. Solo, Miss J. E. Myers. Miscellaneous business.
 SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. 12. 9:00-Devotional chaplain. Social Influence of the Teacher, Miss Susie Minter.
 Query Roy Mir " .A1pt1cta Unity Among Teachers, general dis cussion
 Report of committees. Election of officers. .L--
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Don't forget New England Dinner at Bazaar today. 50 nn1afc
PERSONAL.

Mr. Jacob D. Marx, or Cincinnati, O' is in the city.
 Mir and Mrs Zeick solomon have re- turned to the city.
 Colonel Schllinger accompanied by MT Brown, has returned from Jasper.
 Mr. Charles Houser, formerly of Birm- Y. ingham now of Chicago, is in the city.
 Mir. Herman Schillinger, accompanied by his friends, has returned to the city.
 Hon. Jesse E. Brown. of Scottsboro. was in the city yesterday en route home from Montgomery.
 Senator John A. Rogers. of Livingston. was in the city yesterday, returning home from Montgomery.
 T. C. King has as many pairs of misses and children's shoes, at all prices and styles. as any three shoe stores in the city. Free shine on calf skin school shoes every day-hours D. m. to 2 p. m.
 If
 William Ii. Stewart, the hustling ad- vertising agent of the Worlds Dispen- sary Medical association. of Buffalo, N. N., was a pleasant visitor to the State Herald office yesterday.
 The following Alabama visitors are reg istered al the hotels: J. H. Bingham I. N. Dewees. Montgomery; John Pelham. An niston: F M. Jackson, Brookwood H. P. Gibson. Corona; M. B. Neece, Huntsville; M. F. Stansel, Carrolton.
 Please give me a look before buying la dies and boys shoes as I am headquar- ters on the newest styles and lowest prices. All made by the best factories in the land. Free shine on calf skin shoes daily; hours, a. m. to IF m; p. m. to p. m. T. c. KING.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FELLOWS SUCCESSOR.
It Looks as if Alderman Olcott Will Get
 the .I1iev PIum

It Looks as if Alderman Olcott Will Get
 the Juicy Plum.
 New York. Dec. 9.-William K. Olcott, president of the board of aldermen, has been practically selected to succeed Col. John R, Fellows as district attorney. All other candidates have withdrawn in his favor, and his selection will be &C., ceptable to all factions of the republican party.
 Gov. Morton will make the appointment and 1t is expected that he will fill the va cancy before the end of the week. All derman Olcott has been indorsed for the place by the leaders of the regular re- publican rganization. by Mayor Strong and many prominent members of the bar His friends said today that he would certainly be appointed.
 Mir. Olcott has always been identified with the regular republican organiza- ton and he Is very friendly with MT Platt, but he has never antagonized the so-called reformers in the board.
 The new district attorney can reorgan- ize the offices which has a salary list of S170000 a wear
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
neq IfIlifI n 4rFI'f 7 A PROPOSED GOOD CHANGE.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 9.-Last summer at the Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond a proposition to change the name of the United Confe derate Veterans to the Confederate Survivors assoclatio was submitted. It has since been dis cussed in all parts of the south and the change seems to meet with considerable favor The initials of the organization at present, ""U. c. w." are not specially significant; if they were changed to- "C., s., A." they would be full of significance to every man who wore the gray 4 vote on the proposition to change the name will be taken at the reunion to be held in Nashville next May -.,.4tzsf s. .-s--5t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
A HALF MILLION BLAZE.


Montreal Suffers From One of the Most
 Destructive Fires in Her History.
 Montreal, Dec. 9.-One of the most dis astrous fires Montreal has experienced for a long time broke out shortly before 8 o'clock this evening in one of the upper stories in the center of the Barron block on St. James street, extending from John street to St. Francis street, and then to St. Lawrence hall The hall was in the most dangerous locality in the very heart of the city and in the immediate vicinity of the Temple building, the Standard life insurance building, the postoffice, Caraleys big department store, the Canada life insurance and other great business structures.
 The upper stories of the Barron block are occupied by offices of various kinds, while the ground floors are occupied by Fulton. & Richards, Freeman's resta ur- ant A. w. Ross & Co.,. Gibbs 6 Co.,. the Central Vermont and Inter-Colonlal rail- way ticket office and other smaller offices.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
THE LADIES BAZAAR.
Of the South Side Baptist Church Is Meeting With Much Success Music an 4s- Enjoyable Feature.

The ladies of the South Side Baptist church are very much encouraged at the success of their bazaar on First avenue. Last night large number were present and enjoyed the sight of the pleasant company and the handsome display. The musical last evening was especially en- joyable. Miss Nettie Smith, one of the vocalists, is young girl who has re- markedly sweet voice. The following pro- gramme was rendered:
 MUSICAL.
 Overture-Mrs. Turner, Messrs. Wyatt and Beckwith. -s..a.5.#.. t5s Is Recitation-Miss Bertie Hayes.
 Instrumental Solo-MissN Roy Head. Recitation-Miss Mary Griffin and en- core. #e Vocal Solo-Miss Nettie Smith.
 Recitation-Miss Lucy Sparks. F. E Vocal Solo-Mrs. Sinnige. Music-Mrs. Hale. ' z si'fN 3aA Instrumental Solo-+BIr. Wyatt. Vocal Solo-Mrs. E.. A. Little, ass-f. Today from 12 to 3 o'clock New Eng land dinner will be served, with the fol- lowing menu:
 Olives, Celery, -. Cheese; straws.
 Roast Pig. Apple Sauce. Roast Turkey, Stuffed Cranberry Sauce,
 Chicken Pie, Boston Baked Beans,
 Mashed Potat toes, Cold Slaw. Mince Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Plumb Pudding
 Doughnuts,l Coffee. 6
 BAZAAR NOTES@u
 Mrs. Nabb promises a perfect dinner. The committee consists Of Mesdames Dwyer, Olcutt and Minor. ,...e Tonight there will be an entrance ice of 25 cents. The attraction will be the Family Album, with music. Friday night will be the Cake Walk and Virginia PICK aninnies. -''
 The booths are certainly beautiful and the articles useful as we'll as ornamental. There is the Fancy or Christmas booth, National booth, Flower booth, presided over by Miss Eliza Moore Doll booth. by Miss Julia Ward; Candy booth, by Mrs. listed, and last, but not least, the dln- ing room and kitchen. sS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
MAY BE -CONTINuED.

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.--The trial of John D. Hart, of this city. who is under in- dictment on the charge of aiding Cu- ban filibustering expedition on the steamer Laurada, was to have begun to- day in the United States district court before Judge Butler, bur owing to other business, the case was continued until Monday. It was stated to the court that the trial of the case would occupy a week, and the judge deemed 1t best to first dispose of other matters. There is a probability that the case will be con- tinusd until the February term of court, but nothing definite in this direction has been arrived at yet.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
TERSELY TOLD.

Paul Gillardoni says that the efforts of the sanitary officers to secure pure milk is increasing the water ratio beyond the limit.
 The Atlanta retail merchants will not sell an article made in another city if the same article Is made at home. That's the way to build up a city.
 The Maher Dancing club will meet ev- cry Friday afternoon at S:S0 o'clock at the Commercial club rooms. All the members and the chaperones are request ed to attend the first meeting of the club, tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Proposals for Coal and Kind
 ling.
Office of Secretary of State,

HUHIEUIlIUTy, AId., DtC. 6, IbJb. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 m. on December 29, 1S96, for furnishing the state 100 tons No. 9 coal and 2,000 bundles of kindlng, to be used by the general assembly and other de- partments of the state government, for the two years beginning on the 1st day of January, 1897. 7.s--
 The maximum price for No. coal is fixed at $4 per ton, delivered, and for kindling at 10 cents per bundle, of eight inches in diameter and sixteen inches in length.
 Parties making proposals must be gov erned by section S5 of the code, as to bond and other provisions therein. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10


 One loaf of bread may be light, sweet and digestlble. You may use the same ma terials for another and have 1t heavy, sour and soggy. The knack is in putting the in gradients together just right. A substitute for Scott's Emul- sion may have the same in- . gradients and yet not be a perfect substitute, for no one :. knows how to put the parts together as we do: The se- cret of :" how" is our busi- neSs-twenty-6ve years Of / experience has taught us the best way.
 Two sizes, 5o cts. and Sioo
 Scorr (, BOVINE, Chemists New York;
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Propos als for Distributing
 Acts, Journa s, Etc.
0Hce of Secretary of State

Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 4th, lS96. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 m. December 29th, 1896. for the distribution of the acts, jour- nals, laws and reports of the departments of the state for the two years beginning on the first day of January, 1897. The maximum price for such distribu- tion is fixed at twelve cents per pound for acts, journals, laws and reports of the departments.
 governed by section S5 of the code, as to bond and other provisions therein. The right to reject any and all bids Is reserved.
 J. K. Jackson, y Secretary Of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Proqosals for Printing and
 Binding.
Office of the Secretary of State.

Off1ce or the secretary or State, Montgomery, Ala, December, 8, 1896. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 o'clock M., December 20, 1896, for doing the printing and bind ing of the state for the two years be- ginning on the first day of January, 1897. The prices fixed by the act ITO amend sections 2, 1, 5, 10 and il of an act ap- proved February 2S, 1889. and entitled an act to provide for the public printing Of the state" approved December IA. 1894, are hereby adopted as the maxi mum prices, and all proposals must be made for doing the work at these rates or at a certain per cent. below them. Parties making proposals must be gov- erned strictly by the requirements of the above named act as to bond, classif- cation, etc.
 The right to reject any and all bids Is reserved.
 J. K. JACKSON.
 Secretary of State. dec6-1aw-3w
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys. ical ills, which vanish before proper eff forts-gentle eefforts-pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. It's beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore ali important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup O. only and sold by all reputable druggists.
 If in tho enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular. laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillfui physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used andg gives most general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
REFERRED BACK.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 9.-The bill to sell the Northwestern railroad which passed the house yesterday was reconsidered today and referred back to the com mittee on railroads. It is reported to- night that an offer has been made to withdraw opposition to the bill and al- low it to pass. The parties who made the offer were. requested by those who want to buy the property to put their offer in writing so that it could be con- sidered.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Representatives Meador,

Hawkins; Representatives Meador Mitchell, Barnes. e=-s--~a 70 Public school system-Senators Aber- crofnbie, Sowell Representatives Brown, of kralladega Brandon, Darby.
 To visit Florence normal school-Sena- tors Abercrombie, Mathews; Representa- tives Brown, of Talladega; Glover, Law ender.
 To visit Livingston normal school Senators Abercrombie, Mathews; Repre- sentatives Barron, Coleman, Kenne- mur.
 ANOTHER VETO.
 Governor Johnston today vetoed the Birmingham school tax bill on the ground that all measures looking to the raising of revenues must originate in the house of representatives under article iv of the constitution. This bill was in- troduced in the senate. The constitution ality of the measure was not attacked by the governor from any other cause. This is only the second bill vetoed by the present chief executive. One from each branch of the general assembly. He expressed regret at having to veto this school tax bill, as his sympathies are with it's provisions His veto was unanimously sustained.
 The following measure was introduced:
 By Smith-To authorize certain cor porations to become the sole security on official and other bonds. Judiciary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
SENT UNDER HEAVY GUARD.

Macon. Ga. Dec. 9.-Under orders from Gov. Atkinson, Cunningham, the negro who outraged Miss Camp, near Albany Ga, was taken tonight from the Bibb county jail. where he was held for safe keeping, and sent to Albany in charge of the Macon Hussars under command of Capt Bell. The prisoner and his guards went via Triton.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Proposals for Stationery.
Office of the Secretary of State.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 6, 1896. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 m. December 29, 1896, for furnishing to the state stationery and supplies for two years, beginning January 1, 1897.
 Estimates of probable amount of SUD- plies needed can be seen on application. Parties making proposals must be gov erned by section S5 of the code, as to bond and other provisions therein. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. J. K JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
A BETTER PROSPECT.

Raleigh, N. O.. Dec. 9.-The state crop report. prepared today. shows that the cotton crop was 76 per cent. of an average September and October reports estimated 1t at 63 and 65 per cent, respectively, but the dry and warm autumn caused all to mature.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

the Lynch-Sharkey side wish to Act in good faith and hopes to present aclear case. it can produce its evidence either today or tomorrow. There is no reason for delay in the matter. Either FitZsim- mons is right and Sharkey wrong, or vice.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FOR THE -LIJDGEsHIP.

Atlanta Ga., Dec. 9.--F A. Littlejohn was nominated at tonight's caucus of democrats for the vacant judgeship in the Southwestern circuit, caused by the resignation of Judge Fish. who was nom- mated for place on the supreme bench.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
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WILL SPREAD MORE INK.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The Chicago Dispatch announces In it's issue of today that after the first of the coming year a morning edition will be issued to be known as the Chicago Morning Dispatch.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FOR THE FARM FOLIO.

Springfield, H., Dec. 9.-J. Fl. Brigham of Ohio, master of the National Grange was indorsed for secretary of agriculture this morning at the session of the Hi noiS State grange.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
ARCHBISHOP FABRE DYING

Montreal, Dec 9.-Archbishop Fabre is sinking rapidly and cannot last much longer. Cardinal Rampolla, papal sec retary of state, has cabled the pope's benediction to the dying archbishop.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

Napoleon Bonaparte, illus tratedr with 60 beautiful stere- opticon views, Y. M. Q. A., Thursday night. December 10th. Tickets for sale at As sociation office.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The senate reconvened this afternoon at o'clock and proceeded to the regular order of business. The calendar was taken up and the following bills disposed of:
 GID 1S0-To make an appropriation to cover the deficiency flor distributing the acts and journals of the general assem- bly of 1923, codes and other public docu- ments, and to pay White, Woodruff & Fowler the balance due to them for stationery furnished by them to the state under a contract to furnish the same" Passed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
GOOD STORY SPOILED.

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