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The age-herald., 1897-08-11
The Decline of Niagara.

Correspondence Baltimore Sun
 Buffalo, Aug. S.--As has so often been re- marked. if this awful and awe-insplring spectacle was in the heart of Europe, null titudes would daily throng it and Ameri- cans would cross the ocean to view it. Yet it seems to be steadily declining as a place of resort, and this season it cannot better be described than as literally dead. The three splendid hotels which surround the falls. and which for so many years were thronged season after season, might as well close their doors Their own staff outnum- bers the guests. The railroads far and near constantly offer the inducement of the cheapest of rates. but those who come in cosequence are only birds of passage, and such thing as remaining more than twenty-four hours is rarely thought of by any of them.
 There arc still some exactons at Niagara which should not be permitted, although, owing to the munificence of the state of New York, some which long existed have been abated.
 Those who return here after an absence of few years can notice material change in the conformation iof the Horseshoe falls. The shape of the horseshoe is dis appearing, and the vast mass of water as it pours over in it's pure. white shroud is assuming the form of a crescent. This is pronounced to constitute a more beautiful and imposing appearance, and think with good reason.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
Practically Under Control.

Within the past two days number Of cities and towns throughout Alabama and Georgia have passed ordinances es- fablishing quarantines against Birming- ham, While it is always wise to take precautions to protect and care for the health of the people. the condition of af- fairs at Birmingham growing out of the Smallpox has been very much exagger- ated. It is true some of the most reputa- ble physicians in Birmingham have said Ethat the disease prevailing here is small pox and the news of this has spread to unwarranted proportions.
 'l' The board of health of this city now have the disease practically under con- trol, and the citizens of Birmingham are by no means alarmed as they were up to last Sunday. Within the past forty-eight hours there has been but one case re- ported, and the general feeling here is that the end is almost reached and it will be but few days until many who have been sent to the pest camp will have been discharged as cured. The in- dustry on the part of the board of health is sufficient to insure the community and the surrounding country that the disease is under control. It is safe to presume that as soon as the cities quarantined against Birmingham become possessed of correct information as to the exact situa- tion here, quarantines will be raised and Interchange of traffic between the cities will be resumed as in the ras
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
A CLEAN CITY
A Suggestion for Better Municipal Gov
 ernments.

A Suggestion for Better Municipal Gov
 ernments.
 It was city serupulously clean. and while walking around he saw three men arrested for splitting upon the model pavements. There was a garbage barrel at the rear of each lot which was hand painted and tied with blue ribbon; mail boxes were decorated with tidies, and the fire plugs were invested with cushioned seats on top of them, having a corded edge.
 Sweet pea vines were climbing the lamp-posts. ard hand-painted cuspidors occupied prominent place on each cor ner. having a metal mat under each of them to provide. for toe, careless an aim.
 All the business done needing vehicle was with those only that were provided with pneumatic tires. The curbstones of the streets wsre provided with a systsm of sprinklers. operated at intervals. from a central point, by which the streets
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lalasl fres fr0n llIlga at ths ezpensa of the


 lOsnt free from dust at the expense of the citssi-
 A policeman was stationed at the rail- way depots to see that those entering the town wiped their feet on the public mats placed conspicuously for the purpose.
 All men tout with the boys" and not getting home before curfew were incar- cerated in the lookup over night. The curfew bell was rqlng promptly at p. m- by two taps of the fire bell, when every light in the city was extingufshed and the in'ha bitants retired for the night.
 No unsightly trolley poles, with their wire attachments, were permitted to desecrate the Landscapes; nor were electric lights allowed to pale the domestic effui- gence which burned through six-foot burners until curfew.-From Hardware.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
In Bir1ninphnm,s Favor.

From the Brooklyn Citizen.
 It Is not a, matter of much moment where the armor plate plant is to be located; but the application of Birmingham, Ala, has something special in it's favor in the fact that a fine grade of iron is being produced , down there, and the cost of it's transporta- ton would be saved Because of this. it has been said that iron industries of the north have already suffered, and that ultimately they are likely to be transferred to the South, just as a large part of the northern cotton factories have been.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

and this is due to lhe clima.e and lthedr temperate habits.
 Prohibition is moae general under local option laws in the south than in amy other quarter of the union. These facts may be new to non.hern readers. but they are facts, all the same.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
A Good Reason.

From the Cleveland Ledger.
 Miss Turley-Why do you intend to go to the mountains instead of the seashore this year? thought the doctor recom- mended the salt air for you?
 Miss F'1anders-He did; but that fever I had left me so thin that really I should hate to be seen in bathing suit.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

If the Washington Post can be relied upon, Scout the only thing conspicuous being done by the police force of that city is getting drunk and staying drunk. : Why not fumigate the district commis- sioner's office?
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
A Noble Pair.

The German emperor has been hob nobbing with the czar of Russia. and the two have vowed eternal friendship. Will Ham has received an honorary commis- sion in the Russian navy, and in ac- knowledging it he promises that he will aid the czar in maintaining the peace of Europe.
 This means tlat fhese two despots are
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Philadelphia, since the L. A. ". meet has gone so daft on the subject of bicycles that the great outrage against society of a CadBalader having married his house maid has been completely forgotten.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Thus does one idol fall after another Mrs. Greeve, the author of prohibition in Kansas, says it is a failure, and that she now repents of having forced her hus- band to vote for the law. Mrs. Greeve seems inclined to grieve too much.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

It may be necessary to take up a sub scription for William Rockerfeller. the multi-millionaire, who complains of the high taxation on his palace at Tarry- town.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

John Addison Porter, President Me- Kinleys private secretary, bids fair to outshine in obscurity the once celebrated MT. Henry T. rhurbsr, now of Detroit, Mich.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11
The First Widow.

From the Chicago Record.
 My wife will be the first Klondyke widow"
 Why; are you going?"
 No; but I'm being talked to death by men who want to borrow money to get there"
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

There seem to be no prospects of Bill Bynum quitting his job and going to Klondyke. He i-nows pay dirt when he sees it in Wall street.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Oh. yes; the name of the person who was whipped at Carson City March 17 last was Corbett. The name had almost pass ed out of memory.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

The man at Princeton is depending up- on his appointees to postoffices to help him over the fence preparatory to the race in 1900.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Go ring the bells. fire the guns. fling the starry banner out-the business boom in Birmingham is here to stay
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

There is one thing certain-even should Senator German retire from the senate. He will not remove to Princeton.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

There are still some fools abroad in the world. The latest one has started on his bike for the gold fields in Alaska.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

The vaccination limp is the latest local fa in select circles.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

It may be we'll to keep an eye on Ar thur Pue German.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

A single shot from the hand of an rtal- ian anarchist may be the means of estab- fishing republic upon the island of Cuba
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Senator Quay will soon be given an- other tussle by the Pennsylvania hog combine"
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Butcher WeyIer may soon be playing an Othelo nole, by being without an oc- cupation.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Tt is only the beautiful girls who would not run the risk of having their arms disfigured by vaccination.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Thomas Collier Platt may find in time it was the lesser New York which was nearer his SiZe
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

Lss the anvil chorus that makes the most delightful music to the iron workers of Birmingham. -E
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quarter or the union. uheSe IaelS may be new to nonshern readers, but they are facts, all the same.
 ss--
 Thus does one idol fall after another. Mrs. Greeve, the author of prohibition in Kansas, says it is failure. and that she now repents of having forced her hus- band to vote for the law Mrs. Greeve seems inclined to grieve too much. If the Washington Post can be relied upon, Scout the only thing conspicuous being done by the police force of that city is getting drunk and staying drunk. . Why not fumigate the district eommis- sioners office?
 Philadelphia, since the L. A. ". meet, has gone so daft on the subject of bicycles that the great outrage against society of a Cadwalader having married his house maid has been completely forgotten. John Addison Porter, President Me- Kinley's private secretary, bids fair to outshine in obscurity the once celebrated MT. Henry T. Thurbsr, now of Detroit, Mich.
 It may be necessary to take up sub scription for William Rockerfeller. the multi-millionalre, who complains of the high taxation on his palace at Tarry- town.
 There seem to be no prospects of Bill Bynum quitting his job and going to Klondyke. He t-nows pay dirt when he sees it in Wall street.
  Oh yes; the name of the person who was whipped at Carson City March r last was Corbett. The name had almost pass ed out of memory.
 The man at Princeton is depending up- on. his appointees to poetofices to help him over the fence preparatory to the race in 1900.
 --------1 A single shot from the hand of an rtal- ian anarchist may be the means of estab- fishing a republic upon the island of Cuba.
 There are still some fools abroad in the world. The latest one has started on his bike for the gold fields in Alaska. There is one thing certain-even should Senator German retire from the senate. He will not remove to Princeton.
 
 Go ring the bells. fire the guns. fling the starry banner out-the business boom in Birmingham is here to stay.
 
 Tt is only the beautiful girls who would not run the risk of having their arms disfgured by vaccination.
 
 I5s che anvil chorus that makes the most delightful music to the iron workers of Birmingham. -s7 Thomas Collier Platt may find in time it was the lesser New York which was nearer his size.
 Butcher Weyler may soon be playing an Othelo nole. by being without an oc- cupation.
 Senator Quay will soon be given an- other tussle by the Pennsylvania hog combine"
 The vaccination limp is the latest local fa q in select circles.
 It may be well to keep an eye on Ar thur Pue German.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

There will be no grumbling about the advance in the price of flower if the pricA of wheat keeps up. It is the advances caused by MT. Dingley's tariff law that will raise a universal kick.-Nashville Anne erican.
The age-herald., 1897-08-11

A great many people are going so Mi agara to shoot the rapids" Others say here to shoot the clhutes." and have just as good a time and waste less money New Orleans Picayune.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22
BLOODSHED
AVERTED BY
PINKERTON
Lees and Levy Nearly
Engage in a
Fight.
Trouble Arose Over the
Nickel-in-th e-Slot
Machines.
Story Told by the Judge Which
Failed to Be Appre-
ciated.
LAWYERS DENOUNCED.
A Wordy Alteration in the Baldwin
Corridors Which Caused Con-
sternation for Awhile
Story Told by the Judge Which
Failed to Be Appre-
ciated,
LAWYERS DENOUNCED.
A Wordy Alteration in the Baldwin
Corridors Which Caused Con-
sternation for Awhile.

There was a hot time, not in the
'old town" but in the Baldwin corri-
dors last night. Ex-Judge Walter L.
Levy and Chief of Police I. w. Lees
came within an. ace of resorting to
blows. A clash of arms or a barring of
arms between these gentlemen was
only averted by the Intervention of
Billy Pinkerton.
The trouble arose over the nickel-in-
the-slot machine decision rendered by
Judge Cook
About 1890 o'clock last evening
ex-Judge Levy and Chief of Police
Lees met in the corridor Of the hotel
They have been friends for years.
I've got good story to tell you,"
said the Judge.
What is it?" asked the police Of
cial.
After Judge Cook rendered his deci-
sion declaring that the nickeI-in-the-
Slot machine was not a gambling
game" said Levy, "a friend of mine,
who is a cigar-dealer, put the machine
on the counter, and the first man to
drop nickel in it was rewarded by
receiving 100 cigars
Il think Peter Dunno, who was an
attorney in the case" responded the
Chief. acted in an unprofessional
way in having the other nickel-in-the-
slot cases in the Police Courts dis
missed before the remittitur had been
received by the courts"
You know" Levy answered, that it
was understood bv the attorneys for
the defendants and the prosecuting at
torneys that If the case in the Superior
Court was decided in favor of the
machine the other cases pending in the
Police Courts were to be dismissed"
=" don't know any such thing" was
the Chiefs reply. "I'll follow them and
I'll fix Them
The quarrel grew apace, and the
Chief accused Levy of unprofessional
conduct, - also being an attorney for
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

tiVeS.
1t was then that Billy Pinkerton SCI
arated the combatants.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22
He Was Assisted by Alex
MendelSOhn and Jack
Reice.
Both the Latter Also Appre-
hended and Locked Up in
the Tanks.
IDENTIFIED BY THE VICTIM
The Prisoners Are Known to the
Police as Clever
"Grafters"

George Know1ton, alias Rebel"
George, one of the most noted conf
dence operators in the country, was
arrested at an early hour yesterday
morning by Railroad Detective Crow
City Prison.
A short time afterward Crowley,
with the assistance af the local po-
lice, arrested Jack" alias Matthew
Reice, and Alexander Mendelsohn.
They were also taken to the City
Prison and their names registered in
the small book. The men are ac-
cused Of robbing a bucolic stranger
named Sullivan Of $3.50.
Sullivan arrived here about a week
ago from Portland and rented a room
in downtown hotel. While strolling
about the city he met Reice, who is
well known to the police of Oregon
and Washington as a 'sure-thing"
operator. Reice, after learning his
victims name, introduced him to
Rebel" George. The latter repre-
sented himself as a retired merchant
Of New York City and announced his
intention of spending the rest of his
days in Portland. After ingratiating
himself into his confidence Knowlton
learned that Sullivan intended to re-
turn to Oregon and he determined to
wait until he boarded the train before
doing" time.
AS the train pulled out last Thurs
day Sullivan was surprised to find the
retired merchant" and Reice occupy-
ing drawing-room.
we always travel in STYLE" re-
marked Rebel George, as he grasped
the hand of his unsuspecting victim !:
have a bottle of wine with u.s."
After they had finished the wine
Mendelsohn appeared and was warmly
greeted by Knowlton. He was then
introduced to Sullivan as the son of
one Of the principal bankers, of New
York. AS the train was within a short
distance of Sissons a game of poker
was introduced. After several hands
had been played Sullivan got four
kings, and, thinking he had the tom
hand bet all the money he had
amounting to $3.50. To his surprise
Rebel George had four aces, and he
proceeded to take the pot" Realizing
that the men had ''rung'' in a "cold"
deck, Sullivan threatened to have
them arrested unless they returned
the money. They argued with him for
some time, and, finding that ne was
obstinate, they quietly slipped from
the train, and subsequently returned
to this city. Sullivan determined to
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

have them arrested, and boarded a
train bound for this city, arriving here
last Monday night. He at once visited
the railroad office and reported the
matter to Detective Crowley
aateIday afternoon Sullivan visited
the City Prison and positively identi-
fed the prisoners. To-day they will be
formally charged with grand larceny.
Some time ago he was arrested for
swindling a prominent citizen of Los
Angeles out of several thousand dollars
by the time-worn gold brick game
He was acquitted, after long trial,
principally due to the failure of the
most important witness to identify
him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22
HARRY CORSON
CLARKE TO WED
Miss Alice Derning Will Be
come His Bride in the
Near Future.
The Young Actor Will Leave the
Frawleys at the Close Of Their
Engagement

Harry Corson Clarke, whose clever
ness as a comedian has won him an
envied position in the histrionic world,
and has added much to the attractive
ness Of the Frawley company during
the past few seasons, has decided to
wed. His engagement to Miss Alice
Deming, daughter of Edwin R. Dem
ing of the Demfng- Palmer Milling
Company has been announced, and
not in the distant future the marriage
bells for them will ring. Miss Deming
is prominent in society circles of this
city, and Mr.. Clarkes popularity as an
actor lends special interest to the en-
gagement, which, though not alto
gether unexpected, came somewhat as
a surprise to the many friends of the
young people.
A mutual liking on the part Of the
young people has been suspected by
the friends for some time, and that
such condition existed for a like pc
riod Mr.. Clarke does not deny, but he
says the halcyon days Of Honolulu
and an accident which caused the lady
to be. in that foreign land resulted in
a quicker confession of his secret to
the woman he wished to make his
wife.
At the close of the Frawley COM
pany engagement at the California
Theater Mr.. Clarke will sever his con-
nection with that organization. III
health, caused from overwork, has
prompted him to leave his profession
for a period but it will be short one
AS soon as he regains his lost health
he will organize a comedy company of
his own. Last evening he said he had
a splendid offer to return to Honolulu
with his own company, and in event
his health will allow and he succeeds
in consummating his plan he will ac-
cept the offer and will play in that ISL
and city, during the month Of April.
Whether or not he will marry prior to
that time is as yet undecided, but un-
doubtedly when he returns to fill the
engagement offered him he will be a
man with a family"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22
Died From His Injuries.

William Mccormack, the colored man
who was run over by Mission-street car
No. 1853 Monday evening, died from his
injuries yesterday afternoon at the City
and County Hospital. Early in the even
ing the motorman of the car, William
Brockman, was arrested by Officer Nc
Grayan and booked at the City Prison
on a charge of mansaughter. He was
afterward released by Captain Spillane
on his own recognizance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22
NEW GRAND JURORS.
Nineteen Citizens Drown Yester-
day by Judge SeoWell Will
Report on Tuesdoy.

The new Grand Jury was drawn this
afternoon by Judge Seawell, who or
dered the members to appear next
Thursday to appoint a foreman.
The following comprise the jury;
W. ]. Bryan, Henry Mayer, II. Ger
berding. ]. D. DAILY, John COrbett, H.
w. Spear, A. T. Price, H. NJ. Wreden.
Emil Bauer, a. Menne, A. B. Truman,
E. A. Eigeltinger, w. H. Thornley,, R.
H. Warfield, Sol Kempe, J. H. O'Brien,
T. R. Horton, c. T. Clintch, II. A.
Hedger.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

because I was away, and that is all
there is to that. There are mysteries
in the visible world that 1 do not un-
derstand. l have heard many marvel
Gus stories about deathbed visions and
all that, but I feel sure that Liver
mOre's haunted house, if such you call
it, is all right for a home, except that
the noises are so much like footsteps
at times as to make one feel odd in
the dead waste and middle Of the
oh
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

OIL, water color and pastel outfits for
painting put up in nice boxes for Christ
mas presents at Sanborn & Wallis. Open
evenings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

Lows Horehound Cough Syrup cures
price 10c. At Sansome.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-22

the cigar dealers.
Levy said this was a lie, preceding
the word with many vigorous adjec-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-07
Raleigh Land and Improvement
Company.
Ernest Haywood, Attorney.


are the strongest and require less repairing
than any others now On the market. Work
easy and satisfactory.
They are endorsed by some of the most
practicable farmers In the State See
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-07
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, May 6.-Four firm; western
superfine 2.7503OO: do. extra $3.25a4 90; do.
family A.25@4.65; winter wheat patents g. 7Oa
80; spring 90: s4.25945O; spring wheat
EWheat firmer; spot and May 7SK978%;
Southern wheat by sample -; July TAX
Corn firm: spot and May 2Sx@es1; June
28Aa2Sh; July 294@2ak: August 29x bid;
steamer mixed 26%@26t; Southern white 81;
do. yellow 81.
Rye firmer: No. 2, nearby, 3903y1; No. z
Hay Arm: No, choice Timothy 81 500
1900.
NAVAL STORES.
WILMINGTON. N. c., Nav 6.-Spirits
turpentine steady at 25$; Q casxs.
t',s4r steady; strained $50 good strained
Sl.f5 receipts 672 barrels.
Tar firm ut $l05, receipts l2 barrels.
Turpentine steady; hard Sl2O; SOFT $l.70;
virgin 81 80, receipts % barrels.
SAVANNAH, Ga., May 6.-opirits turpen-
tine firm al 25A. Sales 1877 casks receipts
96l. kosin firm sales 1885, receipts 1887: A.
B. c. d, N.37h: &c, Si.42k: f M.47k: Il, $l.52h;
ii. Si.6O, Il, $l.75; X. SITE: M. $l.75, N, ST IS:
window glass 1885, water white S2.lO
UaARLEsToN >. O.. May 8 -Turpentine
firm at rs bid.
kosn firm; sales -; A. b. c, ID, $125:E, 1.35;
F, Sl.40, G. SI.3', III. Sl.40. L. $1.50, X. 81 65 M
$1.e0. n, al.6 window glass $40, water white
ST.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-07
RALEIGH COTTON MARK ET
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

Nav YORK, May g. Money on Ca Il
easier at lAG1A per cent: last loan IN
cent. closed at1k@14 per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper ~ l94 per cent. Sterling ex-
change lightly tirmer, with actual business a1S
4 SSId]4 s6k for sixty days. Posted rates 4.86H
04T, and 4 ss@4eSS Commercial bills, 4 85H
Mexican dollars 47(147k. Silver cert1ncates
R106l1 Bar silver g.. Government Donos
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-07

Charleston, quiet, X, 736 bales.
C;nninnati. steady, ~, A. bales.
Huntsville, firm. TX. - bales.
st. Louis. steady 77-l6. 81 bales.
Houston, quiet, ~, s96 bales.
RALEIGH COTTON MARKET
RALEIGH, N. c., May 6
Strict good middling. ............. .7S@1A
strict middung ..'........ .."l
Midding '..'78H11
Receipts 30 bales.
Market firm.
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LOCAL sTOCkMARKET.
GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chicago, May 6.-Wheat to-day contin-
ed on the upward course it commenced
yesterday and closed with a gain of IL
cent per bushel. Strong foreign markets
were the principal factor, although chinch
bugs i'm the Southwest also ate holes in
bears armor. Corn closed unchanged and
oats Is cent higher. Provisions made a
small advance.