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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
FLOWED UP A BURIED JAR.

Which Contained a Large Sum of Money
 Some of the Coins Very Old. LaGrange, (Ga.,) Graphic.
 A negro man who was blowing in an old field near Hogansville, plowed up am earthen jar containing money.
 The negro's name was D. H. JohnsoEt
 It seems that has blow struck a large, fiat stone, and knocked it out of the way. The negro's curiosity was aroused be- cause under this stone was another stonet which was also flat. This second stone he removed and found a piece of sheet iron which, being taken up disclosed an earthen jar containing money.
 Whoever had placed the money there i'm order to again find it had placed a. circle of small stones around where it was concealed.
 The negro was very much agiltateGs and it is said now lives in a state o5 constant fear that he will be robbed orl killed.
 MT. Johnson Mobley tried to get the, negro to place the money in the bank as it would then be safe, but the negro, would not do so. How much the jar cont tained is not known, but the rumor hasi gotten out that it was about $16,000 It is said that the negro took some of the coins to HoganSville and exhibited them and that the date upon one of them-sl gold coin about the size of a $2O gold piece--WaS 1633
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
DEATH RIDES THIS BIKE A Marvellous Motor Cycle h. vented by a French Genius. BAYONETS BRISTLE OVER 1T The Riders Only Duty Regarding the Machine Is to Steer--It Is mpeed by Gaso-
 line Motor

motor bicycle has just been invented fy French genius which promises to prove one of the most formidable ad- suncts to an army in conflict which has ceen created for a number of years Con- etent military authorities who have even the machine and the idea of the in t-entor careful consideration, declare that g company of soldiers mounted on these cycles could inflict more damage upon Rhe enemy, provided the conflict did not occur in a mountainous country, than sour companies of infantry equipped in xbe regula tion fashion would accomplish.
 So notable is the impression that the motor cycle has made in France that the French minister of war. together with solitary commission made up of the most thoroughly posted officers of the army of Fra zee, is seriously considering giving th. new invention the sanction of the government, and equipping several com Danics of the army with the machine. No definite decision in the matter Is like ly-to be announced for several weeks. for the most careful study is being made or the cycle and the ideas set forth by the inventor regarding what 1t can accom- plish It is hinted, however, that all things point to the decision being of a favorable nature, and the adoption or the machine as regular feature of the French army, may therefore be consider ed more than probable.
 There have been many experiments with the bicycle in the armies of Europe, and the military authorities of no nation have taken more interest in the ma- chine and its development than those of France. Wlile it is only within the paSt year that any fixed effort has been made fin the United States army to test the value of the bicycle as a method for con- yeying a soldier from place to place, both in compsny form and as a dis patch bearer, our French compatriots have been experimenting with the wheel from a military standpoint for more than five years. It is not surprising, then. that this somewhat startling ad- dftion to the merits of the wheel that genius has made, should be the enlara- tion of a French mind.
 Now as to the motor cycle itself. It is, in form and principle like unto the motor cycle with which we are all more or less familiar There are, however, one or two important exceptions, the most nota- ble of these. so far as the operation of the machine is concerned. being that the rider steers the cycle with his feet, the handle bar, or rather the substitute for if. being adapted to a totally different purpose The motor. the impellfng force of the cycle, is located just forward of tbe rear wheel and is of sufficient size to insure a satisfactory rate of speed. The small tank which carries the fuel which supplies the meter. contains an ample quantity to guarantee at least days Journey without replenishing. The in veirtor claims that the machine will easily make, over a fairly rough coun- try from 12 to 15 miles an hour, and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
THE PROHIBITED ENVELOPE.

Washington Star.
 The sign of the black letter is to pass away, and many a man will be delighted to know it. This is no mystical sign of secret order, as one might surmise. It is merely an envelope of solid black, with a name written across it in white ink. In one seeing an. envelope of this sort for a first time there is aroused a feel ing of curiosity; but there are those who have seen them so often that they came to be source of deep displeasure and dismay; for it was the fatal and never to be forgotten sign that money was owing which must be paid at once or there would be trouble.
 But now the United States govern ment has decided that the black letter is mark of ignominy that can no longer be countenanced. The postofiice au- been notified that no more black letters can go through the mails, and all are warned that a heavy penalty awaits the person who tries to use the mails in this manner as a collecting agency.
 The sign of the black letter was the latest idea of the people who make a business of collecting bad debts. In for mer years there were many other devices. One enterprising man started it by send ing the people who owed bills postal cards on the back of which was printed a skull and crossbones. These postals with their grewsome symbol came to be so numerous that congress decided to make it unlawful to send through the mail any postal card bearing a dun" in any such way that it may be read by others than those for whom 1t is intended
 After that the dun" man used an en- velope, but put various fantastic de- vices on the outside which were assumed to be understood only by the guilty con- science of the person who owed bills and refused to pay them. But in the course of time the postofice officials discovered the intent of these new envelopes, and the letter carriers could recognize a dun ming letter at a glance. Congress then took further action and made it unlaw- ful for any envelope to bear words or designs which suggested that the person to whom it was addressed was regarded as a professional beat.
 Then came the sign of the black letter The man who originated 1t made great Success. Before 1t became generally understood it merely looked like sign of death. But when two or three of these letters had been received by a single per- son, and the servants, neighbors, letter carriers and tradesmen began to see ex- actly what it meant. the man waSusual1y willing to pay his debts rather than have the black sign come near his house. So the time came very quickly when the black letter answered all the purposes that -the postal cards and strangely marked envelopes had done before they were suppressed. and the lawmakers found .seir Legislation futile.
 The doom of the black letter was sound ed by Judge l.. Thomas assistant attor- ney general for the postoffice department, who ordered that all matter of this de- scription be excluded from the mail He
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

believes that with good roads, unimpair- ed, 1t would do even better than this.
 Perhaps the most notable feature of the cycle Is the row of bayonets attached to a transverse bar which is supported by a heavy steel rod that runs forward from the frame of the machine. An illustra- tion shows the bayonets extending for ward sufficiently to clear the machine entirely, and to be without an impedi- ment to penetrate whatever the rider may charge at. In place of the handle bars is curved gun rest, which may be moved upward to suit the desire of the rider. Every rider is supposed to be armed with repeat ting rife, and it will be understood that from the fact that he can steer the machine with his feet he Is left entirely free to use the weapon .-as unincumbered as he would be as If he were standing on the ground, like the ordinary infantry man of today.
 Such a combination as this, the French officers argue, would be almost irresisti- ble. "A charge by a company mounted on these cycles would practically be one of the most dreaded events in a battle, a bayonet conflict, and a heavy fire from riflemen combined. Every wheelman knows how expert the rider of a motor cycle can become in maintaining the equilibrium of his machine against both ordinary and extraordinary shock. It would take more than mere contact with a moveable body to upset the rider of a nuiDT Cycle.
 It has been favorite argument of the opponents of the bicycle for army use that the machines could never be utilized except for purely transportation pur- poses, and that therefore they were in a great measure an encumbrance to an army in the field. In time of battle, 1t was alleged, they were of no value what ever. The invention of this Frenchman seems to remove this objection entirely. In fact, it has lifted the wheel out of the rut of opprobium into which 1t had fallen, and placed 1t among the most effective sources of carnage that is at the military commanders beck and call.
 The bicycle in itself has won its way to permanent fame ana usage as a vehi- cle for the conveyance of a dispatch bear CT. It is no exaggeration to say that for years to come, or until there had been a war between civilized nations to give proof, the use of the wheel for trans porting troops would have been a bone of contention over which military officers would have argued necessarily. As it is, the motor cycle has solved the prob- lem
 It might be said by quibblers that the new cycle Is not up to date because the motive power is gasoline rather than electricity. This Is unfair, because cleo
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
s1Oo REWARD s1Oo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fra ternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treat ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken ir- ternahy, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by build ing up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative pow CTS, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Adrress. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Nothing so clearly indicates the prog ress and enterprise of the inhabitants of any community as the character and management of it's leading hotels Judg- ed by this standard. Birmingham is in nowise lacking, and the accommodations provided here for the entertainment of the tray cling public and guests gener- ally compare very favorably with those to be found in any other city on the con- tinent. Among those leading hostelries whose reputation is known throughout the south is the Florence Hotel, of which MT John s. Jemison is the hospitable and genial manager. The Florence is the only strictly American-plan hotel in Bir- ming ham. and is headquarters for travel ing men. The building is four-story brick structure, which is fitted up in ex-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
SILKS SHH@

You will find that this seasons styles make a stronger demand on the silk manu- facturer than any previous season during the last ten years. Anything in the Silk line is strictly 'sin it.'' Extreme low prices make these much sought for fabrics within the reach of all. We have
 Real Jap. Silks,22 and 24 inches wide, this seasons colorings, in checks and stripes, 22 I-2 cents yard, good value at 40 cents. Two-toned India and Pelin Silks, 35c yd. Beautiful patterns, suitable for Waists and Dresses.
 The very stylish Foulards in polka dots, Venetian and scroll patterns, extra widths, at 4o cents and 75 cents yard.
 Figured ottomans, taffettas, gros grain satins and serge silks, no end to the color ings variety of patterns, at 49c, 75c, o8c yard.
 a7-inch all Silk Satin Duchess worth S2 at SIPS yard.
 Extra weight figured Silk and Satin Skirt ngs. They come in skirt patterns, no two alike, in price from $Io to Sa5 each. They are beauties.
 Best quality Mousseline de Soi 48 inches wide, all colors, 75 cents yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

gets his authority from decision render ed by a United States district judge, in which it was held that all persons con- nected with the postal service under stand that the meaning and object of such procedure is to coerce payment of money by thus exposing the persons ad- dressed. And now that the order has gone out that all black letters shall be thrown out as unmailable matter, it only remains to be seen what will be the next methods adopted by the professional col lector
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

tor. It is the intention to recharge the motor cycles each day, as it has beem estimated that the ordinary tank which forms part of the machine, contains just about a sufficient amount of gasoline to supply the motor for one days travel, the highest estimated rate of speed being tine basis of calculation.
 Only one of the war like motor cycles has been constructed as yet. If M. L. Hereaux's invention, is adopted, it will be manufactured by the French government only.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

cellent style. Every convenience has been placed in the building. and guests are furnished with electric calls, electric lights, gas, bathrooms and all other con- veniences that go to make hotel life en- joyable. Eighty-five large, elegantly ap- pointed rooms are used as guest cham bers, all being well lighted and ventilat- ed, as we'll as splendidly furnished. A large staff of help is employed and the attendance is well trained, courteous and reliable The hotel is model of cleanli- ness and neatness, and the table is boun- tifully supplied with the best in the mar ket. MT. Jemison is an enterprising and experienced gentleman. thorough mas ter of the difficult art of modern hotel keeping: is deservedly popular with his guests, and retains the respect of the whole community.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
Black Dress Goods.

''None are so blind as they who will not see." Anyone visiting our city who has any interest whatever in Dress Goods 1t will pay them to look over our line of black goods. The latest weaves in these goods are Canvas Cloths and Wool Grenadines. We have them in
 All-wool, AZ and IA inches wide, at 5o cents yard.
 AZ inch all-wool Jacquiards at 59 cents a yard.
 Extra fine quality of Mohair at 40 cents yard.
 40 inch all-wool Tamise Cloth and English Serge at 35 cents yard.
 We have better quality of goods-Cra- venettes, Drop De Te, Drop De Alma, Secilians, Silk Warp Mohars, Silk and Wool Canvas Cloths, Silk and Wool Grena- dimes, Silk Warp Henrietta Cloths, Silk Warp Tamise Cloths, Merose Cloths, Gre pons, etc.
 Call for them.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
Cold Dress Goods.

In anticipation of the good times which the G. B.'s have promised us, we have laid in an unusually large stock of Colored Dress Goods. If style and price are any object this season we propose to unload before Easter. Follow our prices
 Silk finish Henrietta Cloths, 40 inches wide, at r cents yard.
 Wool Beige, all colors, 40 inches wide, 25 and 50 cents yard.
 Brocaded Mohair, AZ inches wide, B cents yard.
 Poplins, all colors, AZ inches wide, 4o cents yard.
 Novelty Check Suitings and Shirtiugs, 5e cents a yard.
 42-inch all wool Canvas Cloths, 5o cenfs a yard. 44-nch all wool Ettomine Cloths, 75 and 98 cents yard.
 We also have large line of Silk and Wool Suitings which we have marked on quick sale basis.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

lute certainty. This Is why. M. Fran cois L'Hersaux, the inventor, says, gas- olne was used by him.
 The method of conveying an amount of gasoline sufficient to supply the various nechineS ia as thoroughly modern as the machines themselves. It Is a tank, very faSmdtfar mounted upon a horseless wag odi, which is also driven by gasoline mo-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

tricity for such use-for bicycles or mo- tor cycles-is only in the experimental stage. While it is true that there is sufficient power to be obtained by elec- tricity to drive the motor cycle or any other machine, there confronts one <s old problem of the storage battery. This latter has never 7ssNoved successful for continued propulsion. The motot cycle for war must be run on basis of abso-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
HandkerChiefS.

Our Handkerchief Department is store in itself in prices from 35 cents dozen to $3.5o each. We offer this week 25 dozen extra fine lawn embroidered handkerchiefs worth Is cents, IS cents, and 20 cents, at 10 cents each.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
LACES
-FA A 1 " A-FA- EmbrOideries and White Goods. \

We are and have been headquarters for twenty-five years for these goods in Birming- ham. If you are in need of anything in these lines and can't well call upon us in person, we will gladly mail you line of samples. We expect our prices to sell these goods
 100 Counterpanes, full 11-4 wide, hem med ready for use, worth $I.75 and 200, at o8 cents.
 WASH GOODS.-Too much variety to enumerate prices. Cotton dress goods this season are dream of beauty. We have Covert Cloths for bicycle suits, Duck Suit ings, Crepons, Satines and Ginghams for hack wear, French Cambrics for waists and dresses, Outings for general wear, Dimities, Gauges. Figured Swsses, Batistes, Linens and Organdies for dress.
 LADIES MUSLIN UNDERWEAR careful inspection. We are money for you in this line.
 LADIES SHIRT WAISTS.-New spring styles received daily.
 HOSEERY.-Ladies Richeeu Ribbed Lsle Hose so quality at go cents pair. Misses and boys fast black Ribbed Hose. IS cent quality at pair. We carry the best ladies' 25 black hose the market.
 LADIES KID GLOYES-We are city agents for the celebrated Centemar Kid Gloves, the best glove made. We have SI.25 guaranteed kid glove. all colors which we selling at 8o cents par. Kay sers patent finger tipped silk glove, every pair war ranted, 4o cents pair
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
That steady, reliable and in- comparable Royal Blue S4.0O shoe has been cut to S3 27.
 J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers, 19l2-1914 First Avenue.

It will be the duty of the republicans in framing their tariff bill to give very careful attention to these pools and trusts, old and new. Much has been said against such combinations which is un- reasonable, of course, and which is therefore, unworthy of attention. Nsy- ertheless, many of them have been pro- ductive of great evil, and all of them de- mand investigation. The republicans have fine opportunity here to carry out the spirit of the antitrust plank or the platform, of lSas and at the same time Errcagtnen themselves with the p5ople---- St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Rep,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

You will soon know who is REX, but you already know that we are the popular cloth iers and money savers.
 J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash ClOthierS, 10l2-l0I4 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Don't fall to call while in the city If you will
 Order Department and can give you perfect service
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

gladly mail you line of samples We have eorganized Mail E~We prepay charges all purchases of $500 and up
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Great Sale of dress goods at Hirsch's. ia'aed
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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-03-03

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