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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
THE sOCRATIAN METHOD.
Telephone 465.

''Uncle Jeff Answers Those Questions by
 Propoundlng a Few of His Own.
 The reporter has been nosing around to find out what answer Uncle Jeff' made to the numerous interrogatories shot at him the other day by Chief Un- dertaker (Chairman) Crawford and as- sistants, who are so vociferously claim ing that they will make big fight and show Underwood It is lively corpse" he is dealing with.
 Yet a greater gloom seems to rest upon their faces than heretofore, and no visible activity is in progress about their (al- leged) headquarters. That rent notice" has put wet blank ct on everything to begin with, and "Un- cle Jeff's" answers have knocked the top off the coffin, and it is discovered that the embalming fluid did not flow as was ex- pected.
 The boys look gloomy, as we'll as the (alleged) headquarters It Is rumored that Uncle Jeff answered the questions propounded by asking others:
 How much cash have you raised in Jefferson county to carry on the cam paign?
 Who if any, of the extensive corpora tions engaged in the manufacturing of iron, mining coal, etc, have been urgent ly solicited to subscribe to your campaign fund?
 AS l IHil to HnO any upon your llSC or contributors, what excuse have they to make for not subscribing llberally in the face of the well-known fact that free coinage will seriously damage them, as they have been claiming 1t would?" "Why Is it that none of your large mer- cantile or manufacturing concerns appear upon the list as subscribers to your cam paign fund. when they have been told through newspapers, In circulars, in speeches, etc, that free silver meant great damage to them?
 banks have not made large subscriptions, as they are deeply interested?
 "Why Is it that employees or officials drawing salaries of from 5000 to 5000 per annum here in Birmingham, and many of whom have talked loudly that free silver means that all salaries would really be cut in two, giving us only 53 cents where we are now getting 100 cents, don't appear upon the list as subscribers to your campaign fund?
 "How can I, when asking our national committee for funds for your use in this district, expect to obtain the same after stating the mammoth CD and impover- ished CD subscriptions your list presents?
 Are you acquainted with the saying, The Lord helps those who help them- selvesY
 "Tt is a beautiful, as well as logical, paragraph, and in the present situation is particularly applicable.
 Goodbye, boys, until you get lively move on your campaign"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

Cotton Letter.

| New York. Oct. 24.-(Speeial) )-January cotton opened today at S.05, declined to s gents, rallied to S.05, again declined to 79S land closed at 7.99QS cents with the tone quiet and steady. After the close the mar ket was weaker, January being offered on the curb at 7.9S.
 Traders are very much puzzled as to the future of the market. There is a decidedly bullish feeling here and nobody cares to sell cotton short.
 Smith, Edwards & Co. of Liverpool inform us that supply of $500 900 bales of Amerl- can cotton will be required for consump- tion. Although crop prospects have un- doubtedly improved somewhat within the last few weeks, few believe that the yield this season can attain any such figures and there is general expectation that sooner or later cotton must go higher. This opinion is strengthened by the unmstakable signs of reduced movement. The shrinkage in the interior receipts yesterday is followed today by a decided drop in the port receipts. If the decrease should continue Liverpool win take fright and prices will quickly rise.
 On the other hand the political uncertain fly and the stringency of money is affecting cotton very unfavorably both here and in the south The offerings of spots by south- ern holders for sale in this market are sim> ply enormous, and we hear that much more is ready to be thrown upon our market just after the election when an advance is con fidently expected by many. The volume of these offerings may be so large as to cause decline instead of an advance early in November. But these are mere conjectures. The receipts after all will rule the market Shrewd operators are predicting that the November movement will far exceed that of last November. If this should be so we fear that no early advance can be expected. In any event we are inclined to advise hold CTS of cotton to sell out on any advance be- tween now and the election. They will probable be able to replace their purchases at lower figures.
 RIORDAN & CO
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
)RDAN & co.
Chicago 'Chanpe.

Chicago H., Oct. 24-Wheat is sinking in price so rapidly that even it's most devoted friends are beginning to desert it's cause. Yesterdays rally from Thursdays weak ness induced moderate return of confi- dence, but today's break not only offset that revival but carried dismay to some of the most pronounced and constant bulls Liver pool was not content to only disregard our yesterdays improvement, but cast addi- tlonal gloom over the minds of holders Of wheat by declining from 24 to 21s pence. This was the all important factor in this market during the days session. The cash wheat situation was somewhat relieved, but there was still very much cOngeSted con. dition report. Ordinary news pertaining to the market cut little figure. December wheat opened from 702s to roc, sold between 1OBd69c, closing at 69s4c, 33sc under yester- bushel lower.
 Corn dropped in price through the in- fuence of the demoralization existing in wheat There has not been any extraor- dinary buying on the recent bulges, so that the break did not bring out much corn May 2S12 and 27Ss@27s4c, closing at 2Si4c, A@5sc under yesterday. Cash corn was easy and Ac lower
 Oats were cheaper today than yesterday, the reduced prices of wheat and corn draw ing the value of this grain downward with Cash oats were weak and 14Q1ac per bushel lower
 Provisions-A strong hog market conveyed strength potent enough to sustain and ad- vance prices of product early in the day. The break in wheat finally extended an easy tone to this market January pork and ribs closed unchanged and January lard 213c higher.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
 Articles Opening Highest iLo west [ Closing
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
WIZARDS OF THE AIR.

DaComas, Mile Irwin and Other Celebri-
 ties, With Ringling Bros. Circus.
 There is probably no single feature of g. circus progra mme that claims so much breathless attention or that thrills an au- dlence to a greater degree than an in- trepid performance upon the flying trapeze This is particularly true of the DaComas the wonderful aerial family who will be seen with Ringing Bros Worlds Greatest Shows during the en- gagement in this city Friday, October 30. This notable family of gymnasts com prises one gentleman and two ladies, and their act is not only unique, but also far superior to anything of the kind ever be- fore seen in this country. They actually fly through space turning single and double somersaults in mid air and never failing to catch each other at the critical moment of descent. The crownlng fea- ture of the performance is one in which the younger girl exhibits precision rare ly acquired by gymnasts, even after many years of experience and success. Swinging under the immense dome, head down, 40 feet apart, Lewis and Marie toss their sister Fancion across the in- teryening space, catching her with out stretched hands, and repeating the ma neuver until the audience is fairly elec- trifed by the startling dexterity of the performance. The beauty of the eXhibi- tion given by the DaComas is greatly enhanced by the physical grace of the performers and the superb manner in which their act is costumed, and, while their mid air evolutionS are startling In the extreme, they also constitute se- ries of pictures that attract and delight the artistic eye. Tn addition to the Da- Comas, Ringling Bros. offer many other brilliant aerial specialties. The per- formance Of the Three Picardos upon the aerial bars IS a novelty and worthy of oIn rt hn hqa of oh cu arenic acts. Europe has never before sent us anything so clever in this line. It is thrilling, unique and entirely new to the United States. Mile. Irwin, known the wide world over as the human top is also attra citing unprecedented atten- tlon This marvellous lady combines with g. fascinating personality and picturesque figure the most astonishing strength of jaw She is drawn to the dome of the amphitheater on a cable stretched at an angle of 45 degrees, and then, suspended by the teeth. glides to the ground with the rapidlty of cannon shot. Another feature of Mile. Irwin's performance, and the one which, perhaps, arouses the greatest enthusiasm, is the dizzy speed with whiche she spins while thus SuS- pended high above the heads of the au- dience, turning with such rspidity that the contour of her figure is lost in per feet maze of artistic motion The head balancing of William Irwin Is also a memorable incident of the show, which comprises all the worlds greatest riders, the incomparable Nelson family of aero bats, all the worlds greatest .gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists and arenlc spe- ciaiists; the finest horses, the costliest menagerie the most resplendent intro ductory spectacle, the most exciting real istic Roman hippodrome and the grand est free daily street parade ever seen in this or any other country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT. rooms, 1920 9th avenue; s4O rooms, 1916 7th avenue; $37.50. rooms, Park avenue; $20 7 rooms 22d street, between 4th and 9th avenues; $30.
 9 rooms, 24OS 4th avenue; S30. rooms, 18th avenue and 10th street, South; $25
 FOR SALE. $250-Lot 1OOx15O Jonesville This lot is el- egantly located and sold once for $2600: 1t is within one block of electric line; has the proper frontage and natural drainage. $35O-Lot 115x250, Jonesville. This lot com- mands an excellent view of the city and oc- cupies the loftiest point of the North High lands; it is beautifully shaded and catches the breeZes from all points of the compass; it's drainage is natural and perfect. The terms are $50 cash, balance one and two years.
 $100-Just one lot, 50x150, Jonesville; $50 cash balance S10 month. $900-6ox2OO feet, 17th street. between 10th and 11th avenues, South. This lot would make you a choice South Highlands home it overlooks the city; nicely shaded and is convenient to dummy and electric line; 0 lot of smaller area within a block sold last week for $135O Terms, $500 cash, balance one and two years. $l500-5-room cottage at Fulton's station half block from electric lne giving Q ten minute service; the improvements alone cost $1750.
 sl5O-An acre, five or ten acres near Avon- dale
 s45o-.Lot 5ox15O with Broom house, on East Lake line.
 R. J. TERRY,
 91s goth street. 10-4-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
In w all Street.

New York Oct. 24.-Lower prices from London, a break in wheat and fears of poor bank statement all contributed to rather weak opening of the stock exchange. The decline which followed was unimpor- tant, say Is to 5s per cent, and before the eX- piration of the first hour of trading the tire list developed great strength. In fact a majority of the leading issues sold at the best figures of the week. The change for the better was due to the fact that the bank statement showed a gain in cash of $1, ,7i6, 700, and an increase in surplus reserve of s. 049, 800. The enormous contraction in loans, $6 019, 500, was apparently overlooked by the bull enthusiasts. The deposit line was re- duced S5.212, 400. making the total reduction for the past two weeks over $10 900.
 In the last hour business was active and prices moved up briskly. Sugar sold up to 113A, Chicago Gas to 69A Rock Island to 647s, Chicago Burlington and Quincy to 74ls St. Paul to 73A, Manhattan to 93h, Reading to 257s. Rubber to 207s Rubber pre- ferred to 70ls, Leather preferred to 62 and Western Union to S5B. The bituminous coal shares were in better request on the announcement that the miners on the Wheeling and Lake Erie Hooking Valley and Cleveland Lorraine and Wheeling roads will resume work on Monday. Speculation closed strong with prices at or near the best of the day.
 Net changes show gains of An1a, the in- dustrials leading. Total sales were 10S 123 shares including 800 Sugar, 12,30O St. Paul, $500 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and $500 Louisville and Nashville.
 The railway and miscellaneous bond mar ket was firm and active. The sales amount- ed to SS43, 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
FOR RENT.

broom cottage ontHuntsville avenue, be- tween 18th and 14th avenues; lot 15Ox300 Fruit trees. stables. etc. ? No. 1509 7th avenue, 6 rooms; S10 No. 1l24 4th avenue, 4 rooms: T.50. No. 93l 1st avenue, rooms: $5. Northeast corner of 18th avenue and goth street, south, rooms; S20. No. 22lS Sth avenue, 4 rooms; S.50. No. 172S 4th avenue, rooms cheap.
 FOR SALE. $15O-Lot 50x19O, 5th avenue; $25 cash, bal anee S5 per month Lots at Wares Grove, on North High lands, very cheap; have 2ia acres on top of the ridge will sell at a reasonable figure Two houses and lots in Smithfield; cheap and easy terms.
 block In Smithfield now vacant, on Sth avenue extended; fine for market garden. Houses and lots on Southside cheap and easy terms
 No. 1415 9th avenue, 5 rooms; lot 190 feet deep; $500. Easy payments. $5o-Three-room cottage, Cleveland, lot 50Xl5O, good we'll 1la blocks from electric car; very cheap.
 l.. c. PETTYJOHN
 1S26ls Third avenue. Telephone 465
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

hs400-10 acres rich red ridge land on mac adamized road one-half mile from Powderly $400-5 acres near Major Tate's home in Cleveland.
 $120O-$250 cash, balance S30 month, good 2-story Groom house. stables, etc.. on Ave nue c, near 16th street; can give possession. s200 will buy four lots one-half block from twice the price asked. Fes'r77FF--'
 $550. $50 cash. balance $10 month. corner lot with good Broom house on East Lake electric cars in Woodlawn.
 $6200-Big snap in central business proper ty; is bringing 10 per cent; don't let 1t slip. 5000 will buy 50x190 on 7th avenue, between Fist and 22d streets; 5-room house. $1500-5 acres on Huntsville avenue, Inside city limits: will make grand home.
 $f75 will pick up PIE acres near North Bir- mngham furnace.
 WANTED-To buy county warrants, both road and bridge warrants.
 s. p. THOMPSON. 2i5 Fist St. Telephone "A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s2300--Nice broom cottage on South 18th street. s175O-Splendid broom cottage on 18th street, between 11th and 12th avenues. S1500-Nice cottage on 18th avenue, south between 16th and 17th streets. $59O0-Fine renting property; brings s90O an- nually. s2ooo-l0Ox1S2 feet; finest lot on South High lands s45O-75x1OO feet, on Spring street, Avondale $35O0-Splendid 7-room, 2-story residence. 7th avenue. s3OOO-S0x1O5 corner, with good Groom resi- dence. s15O0-5Ox24O on Eighth avenue, north. S75O0-One of the incest homes on, South Highlands; has all modern conveniences $75O-60xl20, with two houses. in Avondale $1250-Three good Broom cottages in Avon dale. $1500-10Ox14o. with Broom residence, on 9th avenue, Avondale. Small tracts of farming land near the city Call and see us before making pur-
 HAGOOD 6 THOMAS,
 20l5 1st Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
A np1cK-uPo ORDER.

A train dispatcher furnishes the State Herald with this unique order:
 General Order No. 1--Pick-Up:
 Washington. D. C., Oct. "A, 1896 "To Conductors IS to 1, Lincoln
 "Pck up Bryan and Sewalrs ear for the White House, also sixteen cars silver. Regular Cleveland and Stevensons aban- doned. Set out one car of gold at Palmer vile and one car of protection at Me- Kineyburg. Look out for Coin Harvey s~n wrecker east of water tank. If possi- ble take Bill McKinleys car with hot boxes and broken drawbars from Han mas siding and place on rip track ct Can ton. UNCLE SAM"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
FOR SALE.
10-4-1n

s15O-Lot 5Ox15O, with Broom house and line; come quick if you want this bargain. s350-Lot 5Ox150 with Broom cottage, in Jonesville; $50 cash, balance monthly. $3250 will buy good Broom house close in on Northside and renting for $35 per month. This is fine investment for some one $l0, 0,000-Good 3-story pressed brick front Store, with plate glass and iron columns; rents for 1920.
 We have small houses In Smithfeld for sale on the installment plan; also in West End, Woodlawn and East Lake.
 We have for sale improved and unimprov- ed property in all parts of the city, which we will be glad to show at any time. BAILEY, MCCONNELL & HOWARD,
 221 TWenty-frSt Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
GOLD INSURANCE. Price, Mccormick 6 Co.,,
 Bankers and Brokers, 72 Broadway, New York City


 New York Stock Exchange.
 New York Produce Exchange.
 New York Cotton Exchange.
 Chicago Board of Trade
 The demand for protection against the consequences of Bryans possible election and the premium on gold, which is sure to led us, in conjunction with some interna- tional bankers here, to import a limited amount of gold coin, against which we are now able to offer. subject to sale or an ad-- vance in price, "privileges or calls" on Unit ed States gold coin upon the following terms:
 Calls, good until November 6, at IS pre- Calls, good until November 14, at 19s pre- mium.
 Calls, good u-ltil December II, at 1ss pre- mium
 lots will be sold at slightly higher quota tions.
 The fulfilment of the contracts will in all cases be guaranteed by the AMERICAN SURETY co. of this city, with whom. in view of the financial conyulsions certain to follow any change in the currency standard. arrangements have been made to insure them. As the capital and surplus of this company exceeds five million dollars, and the gold & against which the hd1 hp1rvileges s' ars maturity, we feel that the security offered is absolute and recommend the contracts unreservedy.
 This insurance covers, amongst other classes, the following:
 Those who owe money, or mortgages,
 
 Those who have sold or contracted for the sale of merchandise or securities, for export, on a gold or foreign country basis, and might have to buy them on a silver basis in America after the election.
 Those who have reversed the foregoing operation, as in the case of 'arbitrageurS" in the grain or cotton markets.
 Those who have sold foreign exchange for delivery after the election.
 Those whose income is derived from, or whose investments are in the form of mort gages, bonds other obligations, the in- terest and principal of which is not dis tinctly payable in gold.
 Those having funds on deposit with banks or bankers, including savings banks, who. under the law, have not and cannot assume any liability for gold repayments. This insurance in the form offered in- wolves no contraction of the currency or interest by "hoarding" and precludes any unpatriotic withdrawal of gold from the United States treasury, it's effect being to induce continued imports of gold and so strengthen the financial machinery of the country against any possible disturbance. Should you care to avail yourself of 1t, it would be well to apply to us BY TELB- GRAPH, AS THE TIME IS SHORT AND THE DEMAND ACTIVE.
 Similar calls on silver not insured good till December 31 at 70 cents per ounce are also to be bought at about 1A cents per ounce premium.
 We invite your correspondence upon the above subject or any other connected with our business as bankers or brokers
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
CHEAP COLUMN Free to Those Wanting Situations.

 The State Herald, always friendly to the needy, will publish free of charge in its Want Columns advertisements for situa- tions wanted of twenty-five words or less three times. The charge for other Wants is l Cent Per Word Each Insertion almost nominal; ard if you want anything an ''ad" in the State Herald Cheap Column VIII bring it. Especially is such the case in ROOMH FOR RENT.G BOARGTNG. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SPECIAL NOTICES BUSINESS CHANGES. PERSONALS. STOLEN, SPRAYED. LOST, EQUINE. SITUATIONS WANTED. WANTED TO TRADE. BIDS AND PROPOSALS. PROFESSIONAL. BARGAINS. PARTNERS WANTED. WANTED TO RENT. WANTED BIDS. ..z4s.-- z WANTED TO BUY. WANTED IO SELL. INFORMATION WANTED. HELD WANTED.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
WANTED.

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour ,Sq Was quiet 4 and easy; eel prices ees unchanged 70q724c. Corn-No. ?, 23g23Ac. Oats--No. 2, 17a4Q1S1sc Mess pork S7.00@710. Lard, $4 25 shoulders, s4.00Q4.25 Short clear sides, s4 1211a @4.25. Whisky, $1.18
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
LOANS.

MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without removal, from BIO up. s. R. Searle, 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues. my 2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. Residence-sth avenue, between 18th and 17th streets $2S50.
 Lot-100x200, South Highlands. $2500. Lot-65x225, South Highlands, $500. Lot-60x140, 18th, between and k, S1200. Residence-l7th. between l and J, 5000. Residence-1sth, between and K, $7500 Residence-25A 9th avenue, S4750. Residence--S05 South 23d street, 10 rooms, 50x100, sl250; s250 cash, balance ten years. Lot on 18th street, south, s900. Lot ou Avenue J. between 18th and 18th. $1750
 20th, $2650.
 Residence on South 20th, $22O0. Residence on North 24th, 5000. Lot on 7th avenue. handsome, s4000. Lot on 9th avenue. handsome, $5000
 W. B. LEEDY & co, Telephone 42. 1l4z N. Fist Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
NaW Ynrk

New York, Oct. 24.-Cotton was dull: mid ding gulf, SAC; mddllng uplands, Sc; net re- ceipts, 542 bales; gross receipts, T76 bales; forwarded, 1032 bales; stock, 152, 2Sl bales
 Total today and so far this week: Net re- ceipts, 40,917 bales; exports to France, 4S76 bales; exports to the continent, 1S,6H bales; stock, 1,05S 172 bales.
 Total since September l: Net receipts, 2021 ,0S6 bales; exports to Great Britain, 549,- 620 bales; exports to France, 107, ,519 bales; exports to the continent, 352, ,672 bales.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WONDERFUL cures daily. whatever your ailment; send for prospectus. The Kneipp Water Cure. corner Flood and North Pe- ters streets, New Orleans, La.
 10-4-1m-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-25
MALE HELP WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED. SIS A WEEK EASY-You work right around home brand new thing. No trouble to make SIS a week easy. Write to us quick, you will be surprised at how easy 6 it can be done. Send us your address any way. It will be for your interest to in- vestgate. Write today. You can posi- lively make SIS a week easy. Royal Man Mich. 9-26-30t AGENTS WANTED-Assorted comic mot to and campaign buttons; hot sellers; 15c per dozen; $125 per 100, post paid; $10 per 1000 by express Campaign Supply Co.,, 94 Arch street, Boston, Mass.
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