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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
St. Louis

St. Louis, Jan. 11.--F1our, easy, and un- changed; patents, s4.eO04.70; fancy ,ss600D 3.70; choice, s3. 3.10G325 Wheat, lower: January. S5hc nominal: May. S6c; July TAG. Corn, lower; January, 191sc; May 22ac: July, 23ssc.
 19Ac. Pork, standard mess, new, sS; old, s775. Lard prime steam, S3.S0I3.S5; choice S3 90 Q3.95
 Bacon shoulders st55: extra short clear, $40; clear ribs, &75sclear sides, s4.90. ----- Dry salted meats, Shoulders, $405; extra short clears, $40; clear ribs, $40; clear sides, $i.55
 High wines steady at SIS.
 Dry Goods.
 New York, Jan. 1.-The condition of the general dry goods market at the beginning of this week shows a very little variation from that prevailing during the closing days Of last week. Spot business has been slow, but taken in the aggregate, the demand through mail orders and otherwise have sustained the mild Improvement in good buyers noted during thep asst few days
 New Orleans. New Orleans, Jan. 11.-Sugar strong; open Kettle, according to grade. 2t4G2 11-16c; cen. trifugal granulated 3AM3zse; white, 31h60 5 ll-16c; yellow, 3 S-16G35sc; seconds 21[Q34c Renned sugar. strong. powdered and cut loaf, Si53; standard granulated. 1-16c; con- Petitioners A." S43 15-16c-
 Moasses, weak; open kettle, 10Q20c; cen
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you cure and his guar antee is reliable one After careful examination con suation personally by letter. you told exactly what guaranteed cure will cost including medicines The same written guarantee is given to patients who are treated to come here for treatment will contract pay your rail- road fare and hotel bills and make charges for medicines or services if I fail to permanently cure you
 respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros bankers Jefferson County Savings Bank Alabama National Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
Ljverpool Cotton Market.

< Liverpool, Jan. 11.-12:30 p. m.-Cotton- ding, 1-i6d sales 12,Oo0: American, II .sSe; speculation and export, 1,5O0; receipts, 42, 1OO all American. Futures opened quiet demand moderate. American middling, low mid- ding clause:
 January, 4Gp3 6S-6id; January and Febru- ary, 3 63-e4GS 62-6+d; February and March 3 62-64d March and April, 3 63-64Gl3 61-6fd i; April and May, 8 63-6403 62-64d; May and June, June. and July, 4G3 69-6id: July and August. 1-64@4d; August and September, i'd. Futures quiet, tenders none.
 4 D. m.-January, 3.62; January and Febru- ary, February and March. March and April 9.62; June and July. 3.62@3 63 July and Au- gust, 35S; August and September, 3.61; Sep tember and October, 359: October and Mo- steady
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

FOR RENT. $25--Cottage, Sth ave. S25-Cottage, 7th ave- s3e-Cottage, South Highlands. 1, S20-Cottage, South Highlands. = $25-2-story, Ssrooms. s4tlls ave-. j l. S10-2-story, Clevela nd.H $15-Store, South Side.
 FOR SALE. sc000-Cottage, 1st ave-, between 18th and 26th sts.
 $25C0-2-story, Broom residence, blocks Union depot oos si5o.Front foot. sd ave, between 18th and ssOG siOo essl, Balance .iok months, lots, Johnston station, WoodIawn. E $400-3 acres and 3-room house. Wood lawn.
 $S0O-One-half cash, SOx10O, with 4-room house, 18th st., between c and D. S25O-100x150, Jonesville. S20C0-S-room, 2-story, North Highlands; $500 cash, balance monthly d sl2eoe.st9ge sss. % on Fist st; between ist siid . ssoss -onedhird cash. 1baendin cottage. south Htghlande. 2@s-c-f M Azxs F
 R. J. TERRY,
 3h 20th Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards H., Jan. 11.-Cattle- Receipts, 12, 900; market 10G15c higher; com mon to extra steers, s3.6065.50; stockers and Texans, s3.5O0D4 3O
 Hogs-Receipts, 490G0; market 5c lower $40; common to choice mixed, s3.2O63. .42lh ; choice assorted, sS.40@3.45; light s32503.45 : pigs, $36l3.4 45.
 inferior to choice, s250d3.75; lambs, $350@ 5.10.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS, An Old and Well-Tried Remedy,

MRS. wlNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, has been used for over fifty years by mill lions of mothers for their children while the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for MRS. -WEFSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take ,ano Other kind. 25c bottle "Nsr
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
New York Cotton Market.

New York Jan, 11.-Cotton quiet; mid ding, TAG; net receipts, 62 bales gross, 6,422; exports to Great Britain, 9,339 France, 1,094; continent, 50; forwarded, 1890; sales. S,1O8; spinners, 769; stock. actual. 2919OO.
 Total today: Net receipts, 304S9; exports to Great Brotain, S4,929; France 1,094; conti- nent l7,464: stock, 1,169, ,992.
 Total so far this week: Net receipts, 50,- 623; exports to Great Britain, SS,O5l; France, 22, 237 continent, 24,264.
 Total since Sept. 1: Net receipts. 5,135.- 7Oi; exports to Great Britain, 2,029, ,S37; France. 4i5.320 continent, 1,19000O.
 New York, Jan. 11.--Cotton futures closed barely steady. sa1ee 1S7 o0O
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

Lard. compound. 4z@4skc; pure 4skQ4%c. Hams 106p1Usxe
 Coffee. Rio. 14Kc; good ordinary 11Ac; common, 10c; Mexican, good 17Ac; fair. 17Ac.
 Cotton seed oil, strictly prime, crude in bulk, 16q161sc; in barrels. 1Sq1S1as: refined,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private can be treated successfully at home Write for my book private diseases and question bank which will be sent you free of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence held strictly confidential
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

SHIRE Ca1zGsFoN sssAx xEG sas g;ss rsss sss1s, uac to oi- S Sysosss fss.sss ssss SsseI.f isss fss, 5Os. Drussss or iaaii- Bs- BeAASkO, Fhiin., Pa.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
In W all Street.

New York, Jan. 11.-During the greater part of the day speculation, at the stock exchange was characterized by extreme dullness and with rare exceptions the fiuc- tuations were too slight to call for oxtend- ed comments :, At the opening quotations were fractonaily higher in sympathy with a small advance in London, but almost im- nediately the traders showed a disposition the house adverse to the. Pacific railroad funding bill. Union Pacific was pressed for sale right from the start and although sl, l9s to 614, closing at the lowest point on the definite announcement from Washington The only other declines of choice were 1M in Manhattan to S7 on the fear that the hearing. in the Headricks case before the closures unfavorable to the company; 3A in Wheeling and Lake Erie, preferred. 2 ferred, l1 In Jersey Central, in Big Four and 1A in General Electric. Illinois Steel, on the other hand rose from 3l4 to S6 The little effect on. the general market, which Sugar being especially firm, despite fur iishment at Toledo. St. Paul also held well by the company for the first week of the current month. The total ,J transactions ra0 Union n 'aS Pacic, s io coo in Sugar, sioO in st. Paul, 1900 in Wheeling and Lake Erie and 7,00o in Burlington and Quincy. Not an. IT, other stock on the lict figured for over 3,eG0 shares. It is almost unnecessary to say that the room traders had monopoly of the days business. Speculation closed steady fin tone. Net changes show declines of 4 @2ss per cent, Union Pacihe leading. Sugar however gained F, Louisville and Nashville A and Omaha, common, ss per cent.
 The bond market was irregular in tone. The total sales were $1 000
 Money on call asy at I1aG2 per cent; last loan at 115 and closing offered at 1h.
 Prime mercantile paper. 31294 per cent.
 Mexican dollars, 50A@51Bc.
 Bar silver 64%c. B.
 Sterling exchange steady with actual bus.- ness in bankers bills at $4S4ls@4S4A for sixty days and $4S7A for demand,
 Posted rates $4.S5n48S. fF
 Commercial bills Si.S3M4.M.
 Government bonds steady. v @
 State bends dull. i
 Railroad bonds firm. sG
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
Articles IOpening Highest Lowest Closing

Cash quotations: Flour was quiet and easy; prices unchanged; No, 2 spring 9 corn 221sa2234c; No. 2 oats, 16@4q1614c; pork, s7.So47.s5; lard, sS;sHsq3s5; short rib sides, s399a415; dry salt shoulders, 4.25p $1,1S.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
NOn-Resident Notice.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County. { lss7. "A. W. Jones vs. John M. Caldwell, Charles E H. Caldwell, Charles O. Locke as Exc
 cutors of H. NJ. Caldwell De4'~
 ceased. ct al.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
He Treats Only Private Diseases.

By thus devotng his whole time to the cure of Private Troubles he has acquired experience and familiarity with such diseases not attained by doctors in the general practice of medicine.
 This, with successful treatment, quick and permanent cures has established for him reputation not confined to the City of Birmingham the State of Alabama The great success which has crowned his efforts for the relief of suffering humanity atested by patients from every State in the Union.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

FOR SALE.
 $S90-Will pick up 65 feet-en 22d st. ,snear Ave. F; only one-half cash. ca S759-fO0x14O, corner on-gd ave. and-1eth st. Big bargain SSO0-Corner H and 16th st.. sonly $50 cash. S1750-Cash; Groom house. in South High lands; 200 feet from Highland ave. s17Oo-Northsde property renting for SEQ per month; 4-room and Groom house; 7th ave, between 10th and 18th st; good pick up. s21OO-s50xi40, improved on 5th,ave, between 22d and 23d sts
 .s25O0-7-room cottage on 18th st., near First Methodist church; rents for S20 permonth. iSf5O-100x190; fine Groom cottage; well; sta- bles, etc, at West End; forced sale; S250 cash. This place Is worth S1500. Come and see it.
 S1600-S0 acres, near Thomas furnaces. Sf00-10 acres, near Powderly; $100 cash. $75O0-2-story brick, near Florence hotel.
 S. E., THOMPSON, Telephone, No. 24 ,215 Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. tResideiIee-Sth avenue, between 16th and 17th streets, $2S50.
 Lot--109x20O, South Highlands, s2500 Lot-65x225 South Highlands, S15G0. Lot-60X140 18th, between and K. S1200 Residence-17th, between I and J, s30Oo. Residence-1Sth, between and k, $7500. Residence-2514 5th avenue, $4750. Residence-S05 South 23d street, 10 rooms 50x100, $1250; $250 cash, balance ten years. Lot on 18th street, south, $900. Lot on Avenue J, between 18th and 18th, S1750.
 Residence on Avenue E, between 18th and 20th, $2650.
 Residence on South 2Gth, $2200. Residence on North 24th, 5000. Lot on 7th avenue, handsome. s4C00. Lot on 5th avenue, handsome, S5000.
 w. B. LEEDY & CO.,, Telephone 42. 114h N. Fist Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
DR. '. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST.

ASpeealst is one that confines or limits hs.pracce the treatment of particular special class of diseases Those who advertise to treat many or all classes o disease are simply advertising doctors
 Dr. Holloway is Specialist of many years standing, distinguished graduate in every branch of medicine and surgery, also licensed pharmacist.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

WANTED
 WANTEDOA home for briCht. infeIligent girl of l2 years; has been in the very best homes since she was years old; has been orphaned three times; is kind affec- tlonate, etc.. and obedient; Methodist fam fly preferred; I'd like personal interview with some one desiring to be mother to this little girl. Address, Friends" care State Herald. 1-9-3t WANTED-Men and women out of employ ment and willing to work can learn of %rtng at onee to a % Box Mags 5 A % gusta. Me. 12-tu-t -thu-sa-su-17t WANTED-Pupils for Massengale's Busi- ness College and School of Shorthand, PIP 20th st., over Palace drug store. Cali or write for information. 1-12-eod-9t WANTED-To buy or lease an outfit for a steam laundry, of medium size. Address, H. c. Reynolds, President Girls Industrial School, Montevallo. 1-9-eod&su-3t WANTED-Gentleman and wife, or two gentlemen to occupy nicely furnished front room. room, with or without board No. 5l7 2lst st., north 1-12-3t WANTBD-Board for students; must be cheap. Massey's Business College, Elyton Building, corner 18th st. and Sd ave. WANTED-Shoes to repair at PIP 1st ave nue. Coggins & Reynolds. 10-29-tf
 MALE HELP WANTED. aN117 W4NTE6OH vo,,no mon ne s.enoerenber Address. S. G.. care State Herald. 1-1O-tf
 FOR SALE.
 FOR SALE-severaI mlich cows: some high grade Jerseys we'll bred, in good cond- tion; come at once if you want good fam lily cow s9e; Southern Stock Yard, 1st aye. and zlfh st., ns 1-s-3e
 gLoANs1
 ,@SCSS>|,I1 oTc .--------I---N removal. from $10 up. S.. R. Searle, 17th street. between 1st and 2d avenues.
 s-. SPRAYED.
 S1,p 1ITn fo1o bo 1Ie hind feet white: one white front foot; star in face. Party returning same to B. B. Hudson Will be rewarded.
 SITUATION WANTED. WaNTEDC4 ,,os,,,on hS vo,no w1i,o ori to take care-of children or do houseworf; references given. Addfess, E. M. Huff man, Ala M 1-10-3t WAiNTEp-situaticn, TIE S byeean experieneed ble. Apply to J. c. H., Room 9, 1706& 1st ave. 1-12-3t FOR RENT. FOR RENT-One room cottage, with hall convenient to dummy, on 7th avenue. near stairs, on Avenue A, very cheap. Jonas Schwab & Go. zS 9-2O-tf FOR RENT-Well furnished comfortable room, and good board. No. HIS 18th st., South Highlands. Wesley M. Smith. 1-S-5t.
 FOR RENT-One store and two furnished rooms, at 1723 4th ave. 1-10-2t AGENTS WANTED. ~------~~-~~--~->~-~>~---- AGENTS WANTED-Assorted comic mot | to and campaign buttons;shot sellers; .15c per dozen ;s$1.25 per 100, post paid; s10 per 1000 by express. Canfpaign Supply Co.,, si Arch street, Boston, Mass. 9-20-dly-eX sun-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
New Orleans

New Orleans. Jan. 11.-Closing cotton fu-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

AGENTS WANTED-Assorted comic, mot per dozen ssi25 per ieo post paid e SIG pef 1ef 1000 by express. Campaign Supply Co.,, Si Arch street. Boston, Mass.
 9-20-dly-ex sun-tf
The sun., 1897-03-21
HIS APOLOGY VISITED.
Entirely Unnecessary Lengths to which n
Polite Passenger Went.
From the Chicago Daily Tribune.


An incident which happened on a northbound
to the faces OF the few passengers who were
privileged to witness IL. As the ridiculous fca-
lures OF the case developed the smile gave way
to hearty laugh.
long before II reached Twelfth street was al old
gentleman who rode on tho front platform,
smoking a cigar. The old man carried u Cune in
one hand. although there was nothing in his per-
sonal appearance to indicate that he needed It as
an aid in walking.
The platform on which the old gentleman
stood contained half dozen other passengers,
who were also indulging in the luxury of u
smoke One of them was crowded over against
the wire guard which tho company Consideratc-
on which cars are going in an opposite direction,
TO prevent passengers falling of and being run
over before the conductor can collect the fare.
AS the car ncnrcd Van Buren, street the young
started TO leave the car He crowded past tho
men who blocked the passage TO the stems, and
in doing SO accidentally trod ON the old gentle
mans toes. Everybody who saw the occurrence
thought, of course. 1t hurt, but the old man
The younger passenger was in tho very act of
jumping OIL the car when realization OF his
discourtesy seemed to dawn upon him. He
thcrcupon stepped back on the platform and,
accosting the old gentleman, began u profuse
and elaborate apology.
While this amcnde honorable was being mado
the car had covered half a block OF ground. Tho
old gentleman listened patiently TO all the ex-
planations the young man had TO offer; then he
said:
stepped on my foot, did youl Well, well,
well! l wish I'd known il at the time! But IT'S
all right, young man. You may walk on that
foot all you want to. It's been IA cork foot for a
matter of dozen years now. It's inconyenient
sometimes, but, thank heaven, there are no
cOruS on IL ~
The sun., 1897-03-21
SUES HER SAMOAN UNCLE.
The laughter or n Princess Seeks 10 Compel
the Payment OF $4,000.

| On next Tuesday tho testimony OF Mrs. Ed
ward Bourdois will be taken In the United States
Circuit Court in brooklyn In a suit which she
brought against her uncle, David s. Parker, a
prominent American resident OF Apia, Samoa,
before the United States Consul there nearly u
year ago.
Mrs. Bourdois sues for the recovery OF about
$4,000, represented by two promissory notes
for a4o0 each. Endorsed to her by tho de-
fondant. An interesting story Il back OF the
action.
Parker and German ovcrsecr named Won
Raffard married sisters who were nearly
enough related to tho King of the Samoan
Islands to bc called Princcsses. Won Raffard
was lost ON voyage of trading schooner OF
which he was In command, and when his widow
died a little later, their daughter Harriet, then
an infant, was adopted by Parker, her uncle.
Parker, whose business ventures had proved
successful, devoted large sums to his wards
education, which was completed by sending her
to Europe and the United States.
While abroad Miss Won Raffard or Miss Raf-
fard. as she was best known. met Edward
Bourdois, at present of the firm Of Bourdois
Brothers. mems outhttcrs. Park place. and be-
in 1894. ~ '''''' ''''' '''' '''N'" ~ -'p'"'
It was arranged that the young man should
follow as soon as he could and claim her as his
bride.
Shortly. after Miss Raffard returned to Apa.
hsr uncle's house was burned and she lost her
jewels and wardrobe. Parker, us is alleged in
thn suit now pending, gave her the two notes
at that time, with memorandum stating
th.st he transferred them for and in consider.
alton of his love and affection for her." She
aftei'ward, it is further alleged. intrusted the
notes to Parker for safekeeping and collection,
but has received no return from him since.
In the mean time Bourdois followed Miss
Raffard to Samoa, and their marriage was celc-
brated with u native feast. Bourdois, who, tho
lawyers for Mrs. Bourdois say, is the son OF
French Count. was regarded as u social lion In
Apia, and his wifc's uncle spent large sum on
the marriage festivities. This was In July, 1898,
and the young couple left for this country soon
after and made their home In Brooklyn.
The suit which has brought these facts to light
OF Arrow & Cryer, lawyers, $50 Nassau street.
Parker, ta his defence, denied the claim en-
tirely, ant instituted n counter sait for $4,000
damages .!or libel.
The sun., 1897-03-21
FEATHERS rs. FUR.
A Novel Hattie between u Rondrunner and .
Cat In California.


Recently n singular fight between bird and q
county. While Mr.. Henderson of Iowa was yis-
iting his brother, q. j.. Henderson, and was be-
ing shown about the country, they were treated
to the novel spectacle.
Ii was the first roadrunncr Mr. and Mrs Hen
derson had ever seen. 1t came running grace
fully down the gravelcd avenue 10 meet its
friend and owner, Mr.. Ballou. A favorte kitten
also claimed special attention as pet and gem
eFal fnvoritc. The pugnacious bird wheeled
upon it's feline competitor, and n battle ensued
TINT terminated in tho routing of the cat, which
spat amt scratched ana lashed its tail with tiger
like fury. The :oadrunner took good care TO
keep out of the clutches of its enemy. 1t struck
with its bcak and jumped with an agility that
was most amazing. No acrobat or pugilist could
jump better or strike more effectively. The VIC
torious bird stepped forward with a proud
1t seemed to be as proud OF the applause OF the
onlookers as 1t had been jealous OF the competi-
tion of the cat.
the domestic tiger had not given up the de.
sire TO redeem his reputation and wrcak his
wrath on Ills pit Hess antagonist. He reappcared
taking caro- TO keep IN the shelter, and Jumped
at his adversary. The fcathcrcd warrior used
every doyiCc 10 drive the cat from its strong
but soon began most vigorous assault by II sue
cesson OF leaps over the cat, each time dealing it
a terrible blow, while in every instance 1t eluded
the teeth and claws with deXterity that defies
description. At last the cat could stand these
attacks no longer. 1t darted down the steps to
escape, but It's tormentor caught IL by the tail
and held on like dcyilhsh till both disappeared
from sight behind the woodshed. The roadrun-
tOn all the pride OF the conquerOT. The van
quishrd cat came back no more
Mr.. Henderson declared that it was the most
ably conducted war between feathers and fur
forget the most beautiful and the most pugna-
cious bird oil California.
The sun., 1897-03-21

that had an enemy until made some raputa-
tion as an angler. Human nature might well
take n lesson from nature She tries to cover up
all defects. Even decayinR old trco H. covered
with moss In the summer, and In the winter the
snow comes to hide the things that aren't per
feet Women sportsnen never gossip; neither
do true sportsmen, It's great life, and women
arc beginning to find It out, Tho Maine woods
will be full OF cm this year"
II the Maine woods are not full Of sportsmcn
and their wives and daughters and sisters
during the coming season, IL won't bo Miss
Crosby's fault She never fails to tell anybody
what great times are to be had up there, and sho
has travelled nearly 1000 miles since the 1st OF
January, getting up the main exhibit for the
Sportsncn's Show. She holds no office from tho
State, and the exhibit was private enterprise
worked out mainly through her individual
EFFORT and that OF her many influential friends
in her State.
The sun., 1897-03-21
RAPID SHORTHASD WORK.
Chicago Man Who Has Made n Record or
400 Words u Minute.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Shorthand writers opened their eyes in aston
ishnnent when they read the news in yesterday 8
papers that Isaac S. Dement, OF this city had
broken the worlds record for speed by writing
402 words in one minute in n test before bust
ness college in Quincy. III. Mr. Dement, con-
fessed to n mild degree OF surprise himself last
night in speaking of his remarkable perform
ance. lie might have shown II greater degree
or pride in his feat with the pencil but for
the fact that he had only succeeded in beating
his own record OF 307 words u minute mado
eight years ago.
Since that time Mr.. Dement, has held undis
shorthand writer. and has stood ready to defend
his right to the honor against all comers without
came or victorious was held at Lake George,
y. V, In ssS. at a grand shorthand tournament.
II was n big event in the shorthand world, and
attracted much attention outside OF the ranks of
the profession. The contestants were required
TO write an average of $50 words minute for
and Mr., Dement, wrote an average OF 387. Mc
rfGSTS@ the rnd s RrS of go hd the e of
ti9nai House OF Representatives, gained second
prize with record of lao words a minute
II There have been no contests OF speed of SINH
S fqaTn%T fs' easo s a
writer's in the world to the city. He has received
assurances ass by letters from abroad that point TO
one be q fas aa Is to
prizes. he has already fixed on some OF the
chief requirements or conditions of tho coming
contest, which will be made public in the course
OF time.
=, The record made by Mr.. Dement, at Quincy
saturday was in connection with u lecture no
delivered before the business college OF that city
me matter written was ordinary legal tesi-
mony, such rs Is reported daily in the courts.
and without previous arrangements being made
by Mr. Dement, for he exhibition. A little calcu-
lation will show. that in order to write 4o2
words u minute he had to write an average OF
ak words a second, Only shorthand writer
can fully understand how such a lgntningike
speed can be attained, the use OF the abbTeyia-
tons alone NAL king such performance possible.
Mr.. Dement, has been writing shorthand since
no was ls years old, and has for several years
been considered one of the foremost members OF
his profession. He came to Chicago in 1871,
when he was III years old, and went to work AS
an Office boy with the Merchants Insurance
Company. The big hre stopped his career with
that concern, nnd then he went into tho Oilicc Of
his brother. Merrelt II. dement, who was a
memhsr Of The hrm OF Ely, Bprnham & Bartlett,
the official court stenographers. He had pre-
yiously learned the rudiments OF stenogTaphy
by correspondence with his brother and his ad.
Yancement was so rapid that year later found
him at work In the courts.