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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
A STARTLING ASSERTION
Ry Henry Havemeyer as to the Sugar
 Trust, of Which He is One of the Heads.

New York, Feb. 5.--The special legis- tive committee appointed to investigate the subject of trusts. met in this city today. H. o. Havemeyer and Theodore Havemeyer the heads of the American Sugar Refinery company, were on hand, having been subpoenaed as witnesses. Theodore Havemeyer, vice-president Sof the sugar company, was the first Wit mess, but his examination was not as sensational as was that of Henry o. Havemeyer, president of the company The latter said the so-called sugar trust came into existence in 1887, and it con- tinued until January 1891. The witness said that there were about fifteen com panies which were consolidated in 1891. Witness could not tell what the capital stock was nor where the original docu- ment was of the agreement between. the companies that had combined. He thought that the total value of the as- sets of the combined companies was $50,- 900 600. less 15 per cent. Witness said the American Sugar Refinery company was organized in 1891, and took the place of the so-called sugar trust. Fifty mill lion dollars worth of stock was originally issued and increased in 1893 to $75, ,000,- Oo0 The $25, ,000, 900 increase was for the purchase of Philadelphia sugar refineries.
 To an inquiry from Chairman Lexlow, whether the witnesses company did not now control the product and price of refined sugar in the United States. MT. Hsvemeyer replied in very emphatic voice.
 We undoubtedly do."
 And you do it by reason of the con- solidation?"
 I've do it simply from the fact that wei own property that can refine so much sugar."
 Mir Havemeyer paused a moment, and then said
 And it may as we'll be recorded now that when we controlled 95 per cent of the sugar market of the United States the supreme court decided 1t was per- fectly legal for us to do SO"
 The witness said that the American Sugar Refinery company did not prevent anybody from competing, and that it could not be called a monopoly. Mir. Havemeyer said that he considered that the coffee business was good one. and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
AN EPOCH FOR FLORIDA.
Cubans Purchase An Immense Estate
 and Will Make Sugar.

Cubans Purchase An Immense Estate
 and, Will Make Sugar.
 Baltimore. Feb. 5.-A special dispatch to the Manufacturers Record from Kissimee, Fla, gave particulars of the purchase by Cuban sugar planters of the extensive St. Cloud sugar plantation near Kissimee, established by the late Hanil- ton Disson of Philadelphia, and MT. R. E. Rose, of Florida. A syndicate of Gu ban planters has purchased the entire sugar plantation, including large sugar mill, teams, and considerable adjacent land. The capacity of the sugar mill will be doubled at once. and 1000 acres of cane will be planted this fall The Gu bans will take possession as soon as the conveyance papers have been completed. This is regarded as the most important movement ever made in Florida looking to the largest development of the sugar producing interests. of. that state. The late Hamilton Dfsston' undertook the de- velopment of sugar growing in Florida on a large scale, buying the St. Cloud plantation. and investing in sugar mill about a quarter of a million dollars.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
WHAT IS PAINES CELERY COMPOUND ?

The aggravated causes of disordered liver and kidneys. mental depression, hysferia and kindred troubles, are re- cognized and dealt with by Paine,s eel cry compound, in a radical and scientific manner that embodies the most advanced medical ideas of this last decade of the century.
 Paine's celery compound strengthens the stomach when it is irritable and in clined to indigestion, and prevents dys- pepsia; 1t relieves palpitation of the heart that results from irregular nerve supply to that vital organ, and puts new life into the entire nervous system.
 Persons in sound health are not con-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
CUBAN REFORMS.
A Few of Them Given Out, the Others Not Yet Ready for the Public--Coun-
 cil of Administrat ton, Etc.

Madrid, Feb. 5.--A full abstract of the proposed reforms for Cuba and Porto Rico, approved by the queen regent, will be promulgated tomorrow in the official gazette. The ministry regard them as being as comprehensive a measure of home rule as can be granted, under ex- fsting conditions. It Is stated that some of them infringed so much upon the rights belonging to the ministry In regard to the colonies that it will be necessary to submit them to the cortes before they can be put into effect
 The most striking features of the new reforms, which have not yet been an- nounced, relate to the mana gement of the finances of Cuba. The council of admin istration of thirty-fiye members will be constituted, as already announced, of twenty-one members elected directly by the people, nine chosen from the com- mercial and educational societies of Ha- yana, and five from the ex-members of the cortes from Cuba who have been elected the greater number of times
 The council of administration is given large powers In regard to the framing or the tariff and the budget. They are to frame the tariff. within certain fixed rules prescribed by the home government and subject to the condition that prov incial tariff shall be promulgated by the minister for the colonies. pending the or ganization of the machinery of the new Cuban government The essential condi- tion upon which the government insists is that the differential tariff of not more than 20 per centum in favor of Spanish products shall be imposed upon certain articles, principally articles of Spanish manufacture. which are to be named by the government. The tariff will consist of two columns one being the uniform revenue rate levied upon the products of all countries and the other the differen- tial rate in favor of Spain levied upon certain articles to be named by the gov ernment; but in no case to exceed 20 per cent of the vaine of the articles.
 The proposed reforms deal also with the question of reciprocity treaties, which may be made for Cuba, distinct from treaties relating to Spain. and which will be framed by the home government upon consultation with the Cuban council of administration. Provisions are also made for the appointment of employees by the governor general who must be born in Cuba or be Spaniards who have resided at feast two years in the island.
 These appointments will be made in most cases with the consent of the coun- clio administration. Provision is made for the consent of the council of admin istration. Provision is made for the ex- tensive power of the municipal govern ing boards and for the appointment of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
JUDGE COLEMAN'S $4,OOO


 order H. B. PA to prohibit the sale of liquor in Geneva county. fl
 JUDGE COLEMAN'S $4,000.
 Senator Cunningham called up the sen- ate bill for the relief of Judgel A. A. Cole man. and on his motion house bill 7S5, to the same effect, which had already pass ed the house, was substituted therefor. It brought on a lively discussion, being favored by Messrs. Brewer, Pettus, Kill patrick and Moody, and opposed by Messrs. Brown, Buchanan and Bethune. the last named making a constitutional argument against the bill.
 Senator Cunningham stirred the grave and dignified senators to spontaneous burst of applause when he repudiated in eloquent periods the application of the words rebellion and rebels" to the late civil war and to the southern soldiers who fought therein. He said that sov- ereign states could not rebel. These ob- noXious words had been used by one of the opposing senators in the course of the debate. A.f
 Although there remains but few days of the session, yet the introduction of bills continues.
 MOBILE CHARTER BILL SIGNED.
 The president of the senate signed the bill granting a new charter for the port or city of Mobile. which came in with the first house message this morning.
 BILLS INTRODUCED.
 By Sowell, s. 4SS and 434--To relieve Martha and Gertrude Davis from the disabilities of homage. Judiciary. .- 7, By Deans-To amend the charter of the city of Calera. Municipal
 By Sayre-To punish the pollution of any city's water supply. Judiciary.
 By Deans-To regulate the trials of misdemeanors in Shelby county. Judi ciary.
 By Mathews-To create the Burleson SeDarate school district Education
 By Moody-For the relief of the Ala bama Colored Female college, Tuscaloosa, Education.
 By Sayre-To authorize city or private water works to own and sell real estate, water rights, etc.
 SENATE AFTERNOON SESSION.
 At the afternoon session of the senate several local bills were disposed of, noth- ing of general importance being brought up. '.t'F4t..a 1
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
WAR REMINISCENcE.

We were in Maryland last. Come and go back with me to old Virginia. The federal army was massed on the north side of the Rappahannock, ours on the south side. The first great battle fought in the vicinity of the town was on the 18th of December 1862. when Gen. Burn side crossed over the river and met that great military genius. Thomas J Jack son. the man with side whiskers. went back It was the 27th day of April, 1863, when Gen. Hooker comnie4ced his move ments against Richmond. Mcdowell Mcclellan, Pope and Burnside had done the same thing. They failed to make the connection. And what do you reckon Hooker did? Let me tell you. He didn't get to Richmond, although he had over 13O0O0 soldiers. Gen. Lee didn't have over 50,000. r.'>f sasfa
 Gen. Longstreet. with, two of his divis-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

matism. neuralgia, headaches and sleep lessness. This great inyigorator not only cures these diseases; but by building up the system prevents their gaining lodg- ment in the body
 When one hears 1t confidently declared by so many well-known and representa- tive men and women everywhere that Paine's celery compound positively and permanently cures diseases that at first glance seem so remote from each other as chronic constipation, hysteria and shows that their common origin is a run- down, exhausted nervous system and yitiated blood, and Paine's celery com- pound builds up the one and purifies and strengthens the other.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
MINISTRY RESIGNED,
And the King Promptly Ordered Another
 Formed By Senor Castro.

anu the hlnS HrOInptly OTuefeu AnOLner
 Formed By Senor Castro.
 Lisbon, Feb. 5.-Premier Hntze Ro- beiro today delivered to the king the resignations of the entire ministry. in- forming his majesty that the cabinet had found themselves unable to grapple with the present economic and financial situation and had therefore resolved to retire from office.
 The king accepted the resignations and summoned the progressist leader, Senor Luciano de Castro, to form a new cabipet. in which Senor Barros Comes. member of the council of state, will be appointed minister of foreign affairs.
 The retiring ministry was composed as follows: President of the council and minister of finance. E. R. Hintze Robeiro; minister of foreign affairs, l.. Desoveal; minister of interior, France Castello Branco; minister of justice and ecclesias- tical affairs, A. D. Azeved Castello Branco; minister of war, Moraes Sarmen- to; minister of marine and colonies, Jacinto Candida; minister of public works, industry and commerce, Campos HenriuueS
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
ATROCITIES OF MUSSULMEN
City of Canea Fired and Chris
 tIanS Butchered.
SHOT DOWN ON SIGHT
When Forced to Flee From Their Burning Homes Situation Critical and Marines
 From Warships Go Ashore.

London, Feb. 5A dispatch to the Central News from Athens says that des- perate fighting has occurred between the Christians and Mohammedans in the island of Crete. The Mussulrnans have set fire to the city of Canea and the place is now burning. The city is in a state of anarchy and a Christian is safe nowhere Many Christians who had locked them- selves in their houses were driven out by the flames only to meet death at the hands of the Turkish soldiers, who shot them down at sight. A number of Chris nions have succeeded in finding refuge on the warships in the harbor, but sthe out look for those still in the city is very precarious.
 The situation is so critical that marines have been landed from the British and French warships to protect the consulates of their respective governments. t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

Paine's celery compound is the one person we'll lsH sfs's
 It stops the drain on the nervous sys- tenn; dispels harmful humors from the blood. and increases it's volume and its nourishing capacity.
 Its ability to relieve those ailments that seem to be peculiarly the misfortune of women is overwhelmingly proved by the many testimonials from women of the highest standing in the. communities where they live.
 Its regulating power does away with ''that disheartened feeling"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
MORE ABOUT THE FIGHT.

Denison, Tex, Feb. 5.-Daii Stuart, pro- moter of the -Fitzsimmons fight, left for Nevada today to arrange for the coming fight. Before leaving, Stu art said: ''The. battle will neither take place at Reno nor Carson City. There will be no hitch in the programme. There are no technicalities; no legal interfer- ence, nor anything to look for in that di- rection shall erect an amphitheater to seat 1000. people, and expect it to be full I shall arrange all details soon after reaching Nevada. and will then a1l- nounce the place where the contest will fake n1are n s-f.i-'--ts. ist'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
KING OF GREECE
Orders Two Warships to Proceed at

Orders Two Warships to Proceed at
 Once to the Scene.
 London, Feb.5-Advices received here from various sources confirm the stories of the disturbances in Crete and of the killing of Christians. The various re- ports indicate that in the first instance the Christians were as fully to blame as the Mussulmans.
 The Athens correspondent of the Daily News says that the consular has arrived at Canoa and has sent messages declaring that the situation is hopeless. He adds that the most intense excitement prevails in Athens.
 NJ. Delynannis. the prime minister, an- nounced in the chamber today that the government at the instigation of the king, had ordered two warships to pro- , ceei to Canoa immediately, and that oth- CT warshps would follow them. The statement was received with the widest enthusiasm and with acclamations for the union of Greece and Crete.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
UNUSUALLY ROUGH SEAS.

New York, Fe. 5.-Coastwise steamers from the south report unusually rough seas The Kansas City, from Savannah arrived last night, had very high and dangerous seas all the way up the coast. The Mallory line steamer Nueces, from Key West, Jan. 31. under ordinary con- ditions should have been here day before yesterday, three days being the passage time She had not been sighted up to this afternoon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
PIPE TRUST VICTORIOUS.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 5.-The suit of the United States against the pipe trust was dismissed today by Judge Clark in the United States district court. An appeal was taken and a rehearing will be had at Cincinnati on the first Monday in March, before the United States cir cuit court of appeals.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
SUSPENDED BUSINESS.

Franklin, O., Feb. 5.-The First Ma tional bank has suspended. Capital, $100,000; surplus, $20,090; undivided prof. its, $30,0O0 deposits, $135,000; loans and discounts, $195, 1000. '-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
[ERSELY TOLD.

I have just received all the newest styles in patent feathers, enamel calf. calf skin and Cordovans, made by Ban- ister. The prices are $450 and $500. Free shine daily to those who wear our shoes. T. C.. KING.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
TO HAVE A PLANT AT TRENTON.

New York, Feb. 5.-The American Cof- fee company, incorporated at Trenton, N. J., few days ago by Henry and Theo- dore Havemeyer John D. Searles and J ohm E. Parsons, will have for plant remodeled sugar refinery at Trenton. The coffee roasting and grinding will begin about May 1,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

municipal judges by the members of the municipalities. 7Fhe new reforms are to go itno effect as soon as they have re- ceived the approval of the cortes and as soon as the state of the island will per- LII f.Htr
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

Detroit Free Press:5 ,Gh1mpfy--That hypnotist is a fraud. . He couldn't control my mind at all last night. VI
 ,Pokley-Of course, he had some. exGuse Chumply-Yes; he said there was no, ma- terial to work on.s5 You oughf t6ihave heard the audience, give, him the laugh,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
PREPARING TN TIME OF PEACE.

London, Feb. 5.--Plans formulated by the government for increasing the strength and efficiency of theknavy con- template the construction of five battle ships and three first-class cruisers and an addition of 10000 more men.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
THREE HUNDRED KILLED

London, Feb. 5.-The dispatches fur ther say that fully 300 persons have been killed in Canea. Many of them lost their lives while attempting to reach the war ShiDs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
GAMBIA ALMOST DEsrRoYED.

London, Feb 5.-A later dispatch to the Central News says that the Christian quarters in Canea have been almost de- stroyed The various consulates are crowded with fugitives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

Ebndon Tid-B Bitsa- {, The Mipister-tMy y deaE madam, let this-thought console. fol yoHf husbands dsFrha Remembef fthai 6tfrfy tand better rRen than he AlatE g9as the Same way. iHIT iA IS
 Befea~ed :, widoswSS SThey paxst tE al esee, have they -
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
COTTON MILL BURNED.

Berlin, Feb. 5.-The extensive cottor mill of Dollfus & Mantz, at Mulhausen Alsace, was burned today. Loss, $200, OOO
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
THE FUNNY MEM

Yonkers Statesman:~ aMaude--Miriam istrying to keep her engagement a-secret. Martha-How do you know?
 "She told me So."-le t'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

London Household Words: What do you think of my Frencb JuiesT asked Sof dny Parisian guide. M
 "ft is wonderful, madam," he replied, 'Tn all Nmy life before meyer have heard anything alikeSit.v
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

Indianapolis Journal:, Thsatrical- ! Named the twins yet? | T.#s,}sas'F Yes said MT. Barnes Former, the light of proud fatherhood shining in his eyas. "I have called them. Hamle and Expert" 2fE Axt.st.yf- -,s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

Puck: She-The Misses Brown usually sing duets. do they not?
 He-Yes; they divide the responsibilit;-.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
A COMPROMISE EFFECTED

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06

order H. B. PA, to prohibit the sale of liquor in Geneva county. fl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-11-18
Something beyond.

Nothing is so satisfying as the I'M
attained. If the microscope were to
find the ultimate atom, and the tele-
scope to reach to boundary wall to
space, how pitifully impoverished life
would be! If God were wholly known,
and His Word fully understood, how
paraly2ed man would become by the
disclosure that there was nothing be-
yond Him! A lady at summer re-
sort, speaking anXiously to a friend
about a young relative, said; HE is
disconnected, growing, unhappy, and
yet he has everything in this world"
But there was his trouble-he had
everything. Life has no zest when it
has no realization of the unattained.
The man who knows all, who has all,
and who is entirely self-suficent, has
never had the satisfaction of coming
into ideal possession of the splendor of
the infinite; he has never reached out
and taken hold of the beyond. Let us
at this Thanksgiving season. praise
God for the unmeasured and unat-
tanned. In this is our stimulus to ac-
tivity, our promise of growth and our
sufficient reason for living.--S. S. Times
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-11-18

the pin feathers, and minG y"u don't
leave one large enough for grandma's
sharpest glasses to spy. III. | knew
what good times meant in those days"
well, it does seem good, must say"
said Miss Hannah. setting the fowl and
some old pans beside her companion.
ito have somebody interested in what's
going on and 20 speak word back to
you. It's dreadful lonesome when you
say something bright not to have soul
to know it. Well now, you feather him,
and I'll go right to stirring up mincc
meat and making those pies. They're
better, think, kept Il few days, don't
you? And I'll put on the cranberries
and let 'cm stew slow and all down to
Jelly. Some folks just cook 'em up like
apple sass and leave it. Bah! 'Tain't
fit to eat. Folks used to know how to
cook, Cynthy Ann-at Thanksgiving
time anyway"
Amid this unusual ripple of talk
small boy made his appearance, with
wondering eyes, and nose tilted high as
though to take up all the savory odors
that filled the kitchen air
"Oh, it's you, is it. Benny?" Miss Han
nah said peering over her glasses.
"Yes'm," the boy returned promptly,
holding out a grimy envelope, Here,
ma sent you your int'rest," and then his
eyes wandered to the steaming pies just
placed on the table, with a look that
told how his boyish mouth watered for
them.
Miss Hannah drew her second pair of
glasses down from her forehead to their
proper position, and, opening the en-
yelope, counted the money.
"Three twos is six, and four ones and
six make ten, and two silver ones make
12." Then she counted it over, begin
ming with the silver this time. TITS
all right" she announced then, slipping
the envelope into her pocket. "You can
go now, and tell your ma so. Here, you
can have an apple to eat on the way"
and the boy with scant thank YOU"
slowly backed out the door, beginning,
however, n quick run as soon as he was
outside the gate,
"Seraph'll hear all about it now"
Miss Hannah said to herself.
But some way the work went on more
quietly after this. The truth was, the
timid little Cynthy Ann was making up
her mind to the doing of a disagreeable
duty.
Hannah" she broke out at last,
"ain't you going to invite Seraph and
her family here to Thanksgiving? You
and l can't ever eat all this stuff"
I'm thinking of it, yes" was the
answer that almost took her breath
away,
ooh, l knew it! 1 knew you would,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-11-18

with impotent rage and his mouth
overlooking with eloquent profanity
BY this time it was dark. Over in u
field Buck" spied ginhouse. He went
to it and climbed into the loft, laid
down on the floor, and soon was fast
asleep. After q time he was awakened
by voices down below. He listened and
made the discovery that one was fe-
male voice, and a moment later he re-
allied that she was relating the Jump
ing" episode to her companion. who
gave vent to peal after peal of laugh
dollar, which he could see by the light
of the tallow dip. Peering about he
could see his gun also. There was
big hole in the floor of the loft, and Just
as the man took hold of the dish to eat
the chicken Buck" plunged through
that hole and seized his gun. Before
they recovered from their establishment
"Ruck' roared out: Madam, you just
flirt the gravel back home, and as forths
gentleman, he and l will tlirt gravel to
the Office of the provost marshal. Heis
the deserter I have been after for
week"
There was shoot in Bucks" eye now.
The woman left. Buck recovered his
dollar, ate the chicken, and before mid
night surrendered his prisoner to the
provost marshal. 1t was worth jour
ney across the continent to hear "Buck"
tell the story.--Louisville Courier Jour
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