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The Penn's Grove record., 1896-01-03
NUMBER "a.

Allegheny City's new pumping sta
ton and water plant will cost 500, 600
and will hoist SO, 1000 900 gallons Of
water daily
Because his aunt did not invite him
TO dine with her OF Christmas day,
John c. Kelly, of Mount Sterling,
KY, poisoned himself.
Farmer Howard Newsome, living
! near Huntington, w. Va, fired at q sup
posed burglar and killed Fletcher Wal
lace, his neighbor.
Joseph Kemp, OF Montgomery, Ala,
called upon his sweetheart, Miss Cole,
and when abe refused to see him he
shot himself through the head.
The sheriff has closed Robinson's
Opera House, at Cincinnati, o., for
overdue rent, but 1t will be reopened
by Charles and Gilbert Robinson.
After February / the Chicago news
paper proprietors will abandon the dis
tribution OF free chromos and books
and spend the money in lettering
publication.
! Sakonkeeper B. A. Hendricks, Of
/ Willsboro. ILL.,. after a protracted spree,
shot and killed himself.
Managing Director C. w. Bunting,
of the Toronto (Ont.) Mail, is said TO
be dying from Bright's disease.
Several members of the family of
Amos Fry, near Boston, Ind, have
/ been poisoned by impure vaccine mat
ter.
The State Capitol building at jack
| son, Miss, 10 in q dangerous condi-
ton, and liable to collapse at any mos
mont.
Lawyer C. R. Bechley, of New York.
is searching for Samuel Pioneer, who
| has inherited a fortune of $200, 600.
George Porter while assisting in the
arrest of moonshiners in West Virginia
was fired upon and killed by John
Owens. 1
Jumping from a third-story window
in New York, DR.. Richard L. Waters
committed suicide.
Free Masons of Manitoba have re-
solved against wal between England
and the United States.
William Lamb, a youth, fatally shot
Louis Doane, also aged IL, in a church
quarrel, at Washington, Ill.
The trip around the world of
"Owney," . postal clerks dog, has
been completed by arrival at Tacoma.
Willie Black, aged IA; SamTo ole
16, and Addle Clayborn, l 4, were
drowned while skating at Creston, Q.
After drinking a quart of whisky at
q single dranght on a wager, Wolfe
Barticheyer dropped dead at Youngs-
town. o.
Missouri zinc smelters have gobbled
| all the big plants in the country. on d.
81, 600, 900 basis, and will raise prices.
The Navy Department contempIates
a complete rehabilitation OF the An
napolis Naval Academy, at a cost Of
81, 0O0, 900.
A $4,000 gold nugget weighing 81
pounds and z ounces is reported to
have been found at Eldorado, Mont
gomery County, Va.
Explosion Of a lampin their parents
absence caused the cremation of Will
liam Atkins three children IN bed at
Akron, Ala.
DR.. Newton Whitehead, a New York
malpractitioner, has forfeited $4,000
cash which he deposited as security to
appear for trial.
An address OF welcome to the Ameri-
I M n N asrtnol 2.n.otx IN Nauaiann
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
FOR RENT

FOH hENI.- No. 1923 9th avenue. rooms. bath, sta No. 5iO 18th street. rooms and servants house, $10. ts.ssa-l No. 7s1 18th street. south.5 rooms upstairs. splendid fix. $5
 No. 17O7 Sth avenue. rooms; bath. hot and cold; gas and servants room; cheap.
 FOR SALE
 s75O-Five-room house and nice lot on elec- tric car line; $50 cash, balance $l5 per 1 acres in Elyton, on Cotton street, near the postoffice. Will sell at great bargain for cash. ta Four houses in Jonesville, on electric car line, now occupied by good tenants; will sell very cheap and on the instaiinent. plan. Nice homes, either one of them. q ss Two houses at Lakeview, on easy terms, and at your own figures almost. Come and let me surprise you for once with low price,
 2 acres on Enon Ridge: will sell at very great bargain and extra easy terms: small cash payment. In fifty feet of splendid spring. Make me an offer. -,gs44 s275-Six-room house at Lakeyiew. house " l.. G. PEsrTYJOHN, 1626h Third avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
DUKE OF ORLEANS TO MARRY.
He Will Wed the Widowed Duchess
 d'Aosta-Advantageou Match.

z d'Aosta-Advantageou Match.
 New York World
 Of all the extraordinary marriages that have ever been arranged or even mooted, assuredly that between the Duke of Or leans and the widowed Duchess of Aosta, nee Princess Laetitia Bonaparte, is the queeres st. The couple met for the first time at Brussels the other day, and since the return of this exceedingly gay and frolicksome widow to Turn, where she habitually resides. she has been ire quent and almost daily visitor to La Mandria, where the duke lies in bad wi h a fractured ankle. a broken collar bone and dislocated shoulder the result of an exceedingly bad spill while riding with his sister, Duchess Helene of Aosta, and her husband
 On reflection, it is at once apparent that no two people could be more suited to one another than, the Duke of Orleans and Princess Laetitia., She is just the kind of Juno-like woman that he admires, and with her nsatiate ambition and rest lessness is likely to act as a powerful n- eentive to him in his role of a pretendsr Moreover her large and broad way of looking al things to the extent of extrav agance will serve to correct the heredita- " meanness and close-fstedness of the duke in money matters, while there is no doubt that union of the Bonapartist and royalist factions into one united party would strengthen the monarchical cause and give it a chance of success which 1t present 1t does not enjoy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CaStorta.
TO BUSINESS MEN.

You want your business placed before the r. a ling pub- lie. Orders received for ad- vertisements in the State Herald with an absolute guar antee that it has the largest circulation of any d aily news- paper in Alabama. Proof fur nished this office to the con- trary will liquidate the bill for the work; and our press room, counting room, mailing room lists and reports are open for inspection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE s.a F7,-an S1000-50x190, with store house and residence combined, in splendid business location $1350-50x19O. with good 2-story, Groom house, fronts on electric car line; $215 cash, balance $17 per month $20 per foot--75x140. on End avenue, between 16th and 17th streets. r..,r., .s $2000-50x100, with broom cottage, on 9th avenue; terms easy. s1700-50x14O, on 4th avenue, between 23rd and 24th streets, with 5-room cottage. $475-9R acres near Elyton; half cash, bal ance 12 and 4 months. $1500-50x240, on 9th avenue between 21st and 22nd streets. $1000-100x240, on 9th avenue. north, between 18th and 18th streets. s425-50x190 on Avenue F, between 26th and 27th streets, .'- = $375-5Ox1OO with houses, Avenue. b and 18th street.
 $55O-17 acres in miles of city, residence and spring.
 $650-10 acres in Az miles of city, with good 4-room residence.
 For rent-8-room, 2-story residences on Avenue G, between 2Oth and 21st streets: s25.
 HAGOOD & THOMAS
 2015 1st Ayen,,a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
FOR SALE
tf~ FOR SALE.

sI FOR SALE -'nt $2O00-75x200, 20th street, South Highlands, fronts east; beautifully graded worth doubles
 7Excellent broom cottage on large lot, 18th avenue between 20th and Fist streets, South Highlands; 5000 cash $l500|One.third cash, will buy large 10-room, 2-story house, on lot 100x200; one block from Fulton Station in Woodlawn; this is a beautiful home, worth 5000 of any body's money
 $1O00-Beautiful cottage home on dummy line, between Fulton and Parker stations in Woodlawn. '-'@-sa $5OO-S100 cash balance $10 month-4-room cottage, 26th street, north, near 10th ave- nue.
 $25oO-5ox14O. with good 2-story house, on Northsde, close in. $1800-6-room cottage, Quinlan avenue, be- tween Fist and 22d streets;. nice home s3o0o-a-story. S-room house, Avenue J, near 18th street, South Highlands acres of land; also, 4-room house, with 12 acres, near Jonesville.
 s. D. THOMPSON, Ielephone A. 215 21st Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
WILL CELEBRATE,

The Daughters of the American Reyo- luton are cordially invited by the Sons of the American Revolution to meet them in the parlors of the Young Mems Chris tian association this (Saturday) afternoon at o'clock. The meeting Is for the pur- pose of celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Gen. George Washington, and an interesting programme has been prepared for the occasion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

REAL ESTATE BARGAINS. s4OO-Will buy lot 5Ox2OO, with good 4-room cottage and we'll in Eiyton, renting for s per month
 S1000-Will buy 6 lots, northwest corner Ave- nue H and 14th street. These lots are high and dry. They can be sold separately and on good terms. S25O0-Will buy nine houses on land 200x190 feet, northwest corner Avenue H and 18th street. These houses can be sold seperate- ly and on good terms. $2OOo.Will buy lot iooxiae iae with seven houses, property Is close in on B, and half of it can be sold at same proportionate price. s1750-Will buy 50 feet front on Humboldt, with large house, costing nearly 5000 to build. Terms liberal.
 Will be glad to have anyone proposing to buy real estate, or rent house of any de- scription, to call to see us. BAILEY, MCONNELL & HOWARD,
 221 21st street. 1o-oo-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
slOo,OOO
LOANS.

z, Mn =, a,a ,,,o,, ,,ot jewelry and most anything of Value. Lib eral, confidential and responsible. Old gold and silver bought. Standard Loan O., 2O10 1st avenue. u-20-tf MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without removal from $l0 up. s. R. Searle, 17th street. between 1st and 2d avenues.
 my2-3m s .,-.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
GREAT EXCITEMENT. Crowds Attracted to the Great Sale of the St.. Pierre Shoe Company Stock.

Since the stock of the St. Pierre Shoe company has been in the hands of an assignee prices have been slashed to nieces. The store is crowded from early morning until late at night and purchas- CTS seem well pleased with the bargains thev are getting. These low prices will nreyail as long as there is anything to sell If you want bargains now is your time. Don't croak about hard times, but take advantage of such opportunities and you will soon be happy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

We are headquarters In California wines, such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us trial and be con- vinced. M. x A. WISE,
 Cor Morris ave and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

PARTIES WANTING their own homes can obtain some choice bargains on very favorable terms-payable. quarterly or monthly Address Jonas Schwab & Co.,, general commission merchants. 2-11-tf
 EXCELSIOR STEAM LAUNDRY-George A. Blinn & Son, Proprietors, 1907 2nd ave
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

MIME. LAMOSS, the world renowned me- dum and clairvoyant guarantees to her visitors perfect satisfaction, and to reveal tire life reading. If you would be suc- cessful in business, lawsuits, love, mar riage or bring back absent or estranged friends or relatives, consult her whose ad- vice and predictions are unfailing. 22171a 2nd avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

watch, clock and jewelry repairing Will make them as good as new at most reasonable prices. E. Low insohn, 2010 1st avenue. u-20-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

WANTED-Available mineral lands Ad- dress giving full particulars, Clarke & Wheelock, brokers, 2O3 Chalfoux block.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

who want to buy and sell stocks and bonds should place their trans actions with Clarke & Wheelock brokers, 203 Chalifoux block. 2-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

WANTED-All who wish to negotiate loans to apply to Clarke & Wheelock, brokers, 203 Chalifoux block. 2-1f-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

WANTED-Parties having any business that they wish to sell or exchange will ~ ilnd it to their advantage 5ds to see Clarke X
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-22

almost nominal; and if you want anything an ad in the State Herald Cheap Column VIII bring 1t. Especially is such the case in ROOMS FOR RENT BOARDING.
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SPECIAL NOTICES BUSINESS CHANGES. PERSONALS. STOLEN, SPRAYED LOST, FOUND. SITUATIONS WANTED. WANTED TO TRADE. BIDS AND PROPOSALS. PROFESSIONAL. BARGAINS.
 PARTNERS WANTED. WANTED TO RENT. WANTED BIDS. WANTED TO BUY. WANTED TO SELL. IMPORTATION WANTED.
 HELP WANTED. No advertisement taken for less than 25 cents.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
MUSIC BY TELEPHONE.
How Violin Solo Was Heard Over
the Wire.


Probably no stranger or sweeter musical
solo ever came tothe ears of toilinS news
paper man than was heard by Can re-
porter while NJ. Marsick, the celebrated
violinist, was in the city some time ago.
The virtuoso Is ever the friend of the re-
porters, and often plays solely for their
benefit, and :his particular time he outdid
himself. On the evening before his dapar-
ture, as on numerous occasions during his
visit to this city, he was the guest of Ell
mond GodchauX. the genial secretary of
the board OF health He was playing a
difficult piece for his host, and when re
had finished he said:
Il wish some OF our newspaper friends
might be here to hear farewell solo,
THAT will be easy" answered Mr.. God
chaux. You can play for one over the
telephone wire.'' -
Marsick is as eXcitable as boy when
pleased, and said:
That will be delightful. Call some one
at once. l will play something nice"
The person III Mr.. GodchauX's mind was
in the Call editorial room when the tele-
phone rang up, and after a moment spent N
explaining the matter, Marsick stood before
the transmitter in the secretary's room and
played as he and very few more knowilow
to play.
The dulcet sounds seemed far distant, but
strangely sweet, over the wire, and seem
ingly realizing the impression he was Gre
ating on his listener, mile away, the vio-
linist threw his whole soul into his art end
produced such melody as probably never
before passed through the mechanism OF a
telephone. When the solo was over, the re-
EoTter's thanks were given. Marsick bade
him a graceful farewell, and Centrals
waiting" ended the music.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
.CORBETT MEANS BUSINESS
Says Fitzsimmons Must Fight Him
Soon or Not at ALI.
Will Permit No More Nonsense In
Dealing with the SubJect-An-
other Purse Offered.

Newark, n. j., Dec. flames j.. Corbett
said to the representative Of the United
Associated Presses here tonight that FiE-
simmons refusalto meet him in anything
but finish fight, when a ten-round go"
could be had for purse of 81 5000, was
"a sQueal"
Il cannot permit any more nonsense in
dealing with the subject he said My
business Will not permit II. 1t is fight or
shut up.
Il VIII meet Sharkey or Fitzsimmons. or
both, with "A three weeks interval between
for the best purse offered in any section
OF the country first come, first served;
business cannot be neglected for wind.
would have To train for two weeks, thati
all, but unless something tangible is shown
soon l Will not think Of entering ring for
many months to come"
Dallas, Texas, Dec. 7.-U. s. Gumberts,
OF Evansville, Ind, arrived i'll Dallas to-
day to see Dan Stuart, with view OF
getting the proposed li.Iish right between
Corbett aud Fitzsimmons pulled off at
Evansville. Stuart departed from Dallas
for New York OIL Saturday morning last,
and MIR. Gumberts is keenly disappointed.
Stuart is believed To be due i'll New York
city tonight.
GumberUs says Evansville men OF wealth
will put up big bond 10 secure the Cor
bett-Fitzsinmors match. He says guar
antee will also bc given against official
interference. He asserts that prize fights
have been conducted in Evansville all VIII
ter without nlolestation, and the proposed
match would draw 100000 house.
He says therelis no building large enough
to hold the crowd, but that circus tent
with all necessary accessories is ready.
Mr. Gumherts; will renlaiu III Dallas to
communicate with Stuart, and may go TO
New York To meet him.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
COLUMBIA AFTER HAMPTON
Challenge Sent for Game on
Christmas Day.
ca els Anxious to Get a Whack
at the Virginians Before
the Season Closes.

The Columbia Athletic Club football pro-
1noters are not satisfied 10 let the season
OF 80 close without getting another whdeh
at their arch-enemy. the Hampton footDaIl
team.
Manager Cabrera has addressed hrect
and pointed challenge To the manager III
the Hampton team 10 play game mere
either on Christmas dag or New year, anu
ff neither of those dates are suitable,
the selection of a date is left TO Eampt"A
The t,olumDla CLUB feels that a game is
Justly due their team for several reasons,
the principal one oil which Is the acLi IN
of the Hampton management in canoeing
the game wnIcn was 10 nave been play Al
here earlier in the season. 1t is felt that
the agreement of the Hampton eleven TO
play return game in this city would not
only be an act of SportSmauhke courtesy,
but one OF simple justice, as the COlum3las
played with crippled team in the pre-
viuus games with the Virginia team, both
OF which We're played on the grounds OF
the latter.
A generous guarantee accompanied the
challenge.
la the event OF tle game being arranged
II will undoubtedly be OF great interes
fu local football circles i Christmas Day
game has been a feature OF the holida.
for seN Cral years past, and contest in
vUlviug SO strong a feeling OF rivalry a;
that which exists between these two
teams would be d very popular attrac-
ton.
The closing game OF the intcr-class con-
tests al Georgetown College viii take
place tomorrow. when the champion sopho-
mores viii line up against 80. An in
terestine game is anticipated, as all pre-
vious games between these teams have
been very close. The game VIII commence
al 3 O'Clock 70 m
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
DISTRIBUTING SEEDS AROUND.
Many Noxious Weeds and Beautiful
3 Flowers Spread by the Wind.

The usual way for seeds To be carried IS by
the wind Sometimes they are 50 small and
light as To he easily waited by the brr zcS
This is the ease with the seed of the nD:ca-
sin flowers aud meadow pinkS and the 1thck
beautiful plants OF our woods and boys
called orchids, And the tiny bottles; ike
atoms of dust, termed spores, -" that answer
To seed in ferris ana mosses and toiiustoG1S,
are borne away by the ligiitest breath nfair
But most seeds are themselves too heavy
for this. So they are bfttimes provided with
thin, bread wings, tilat carry them before
the wind as san carries boat. Tie pairs
OF "keys," tilat Hang i'll clusters from the
maple trees in spring, are stitti winged fFIlts.
When ripe they flQat slowly, 10 tie ground
or II a high wind is hlowihs uify are carried
farther from the tree. JAe ASH has thick
punches OF winged fruits u9ch like These,
but single. The elm has y thin, papery or
der all around its small seeds, which makes
them quite conspicuous as they hang on the
brauchlets before the leaves Rave come ut
Numbers Of plants have about the seeds
delicate hairs or briStles that take the place
OF wings. 4 dandeliOn flock or Il head OF
this,le-down is a bunch of seeds, each with
circle Of fine briste> Cnthc summit When
The secdSdrerpe, along comes breeze, and
puff! away 20 the seeds. Ranging from
their tufts OF briStleS as the basket hangs
from Il balloon. The butchts of long silky
hairs that come from Bursting pod Of
milkw eed and fill the air around have each
their precious cargo in the Shape OF aSfnall
brown seed. The seeds that ripen In heads
on the clcmatis after the handsome purple
flower leaves have fallen have long 'eath-
cred tails like slender bird plurneS that do
the same work that is given to the silk CT
milkw eed. The cotton around the seeds
of the willows at the riverside and 'nf the
poDla rs along the city streets serves the same
useful purpose. Cotton itseIfis only a hnnch
of fine White hair around the seeds. Ages
before men thought of spinning and weav-
ing it into cloth it was making itself useful
10 the cotton plant by helping to scatter
seeds
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
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COL. FELLOWS FUNERAL.
Public Services VIII BE Held To-
morrow Afternoon.

New York, Dec. The funeral services
over the remains of Col. John X. Fellows,
who died this after oon, Will be held ut Or.
Jones' Church, Western boulevard and
One Hundred and Fifty-eIghth street,
wednesday afternc on at 3 O'Clock. 1t viii
be a public funeral.
Col Fellows death is likely TO bring
about certain changes in the district at
torney's office, as Gov. Morton VIII UNI
doubleday apID.nt a Republican IS his sue
cessor. Neare all the attaches OF the
district Attorneys office are members OF
Tammany Hall. The s;aff includes eight
assistant district attorneys at $500 each
and nine deputy assistants at from $4,000
to $4,000 a year. In addition there is
a secretary at 50, 500, chief clerk at So
coo, TWO deputy chief clerks at So, 900 AMI
$4,000, and fOrty-five other clerks.
subpoena servers and messengers with sal
aries from 81 500 down.
But few Of the ASS slant district attorncys
are likely to be reE owed, AT least for some
time, as they have cases in hand which
outsiders Coild not handle The messcn-
gers subpoena servers and miLor clerks
viii SHY have 10 walk the plank as
81 on al a Republican district attorney takes
charge
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-08
WORSE THAN THE CUCkOSS.
Cow Birds Do Not Hesitate to Break
Into Others Nests.

Stealthily and silently she prizes among
the thickets following the trail of the
warbler. sparrow or thrush like Il sleuth
hound. Yonder tiny yellow bird with a
let black cheek fits hither with wlsk
of dry grass in its beak, and disappe acs in
the branches of a small tree close by my
studio door. Like the, shadow OF fate the
COW bird suddenly appearsand has doubtless
ferreted out her cradle.
In a certain grass bank not far from where
/ am writing, at the foot of an unsuspect-
ing fern, a song sparrow has built her nest.
1t lies in the hollow among the dried leaves
and grass, and is SO artfully merged with
its imm ediate surrou ndings that even
though you know its precise location it
Guides YOU. Only yesterday the last fin
ishing touches were made upon the nest,
and this morning, as might have anticf-
pated from the excess Of lisp and twitter Of
the mother bird, 1 find the first pretty brown
spotted egg.
Surely our COW bird has missed this secret
haunt in her rounds. Be not deceived.
Within a half hour after the egg was laid
the sparrow and its mate, returning from
a brief absence to view their prize, DIS
covered two eggs where they had been re-
sponsible for but one. The prowling foe had
already discovered their secret; for she, too,
is ian attendant on the spring." and had
been simply biding her time. The parent
birds once out OF sight, she had stolen quiet
~ upon the nest, and after very brief
interval had as slyly retreated, leaving her
questionable compliments presumably with
a self-satsfied chuckle. The intruded egg
is so like its fellow as to be hardly distin-
guishable except in its slightly larger size.
| 1t is doubtful whether the sparrow in par
ticular, owing to its similarity, ever real.
ICES the deception. Indeed, the event is
possibly considered the cause of self-con.
graduation, rather than otherwise at least
until her eyes are opened by the fateful de-
nouement of q few weeks later. And thus
the American COW bird outcuckoos the
cuckoo as an attendant on the spring. ;
taking her pick among the nurseries OF
featherdom now victimizing the urole ~ a
brief sojourn in the swinging hamm ock il
the elm, here stopping moment to leave
her charge to the care Of the indigo hid
| tomorrow creeping through the grass to the
, secret nest of the Maryland yellow throat
or Wilson thrush, or chewink. And, unac-
countable as it may appear, here we find
the same deadly token safely lodged In
the dainty cobweb nest OF the vireo, a
| fragile pendant, hung in the fork of n slcn.
| der branch, which in itself would hardly
appear sufficiently strong to suspe ad tht
weight of u cow bird without emptying the
nest.