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successful in the history Of the organiza-
ton, in attendance, enthusiasm and gcod
racing. Several State records were
smashed and Arthur Gardiner of Chicago,
the crack, came within % of Il second of
breaking Hamiltons worlds record for a
mile paced. He succeeded in lowering the
fast mile made by Johnson at Chicago
last year by As Of a second Gardiner,
paced by quads, crossed the line like
flash and the time was caught. He never
ceased his pace until the finish was made
in l:39 3-5, breaking the State record of
:45 3-5, held by Kiser Starbuck also
took trial at the record, paced by :. quad
and triplet. His time was 1:4434, also
breaking Kiser's record.
Both these events followed the sched-
u!ed races for the day. In the latter the
honors among the professionals were won
by I4oughead of Sarnia, Ont. who cross
ed the tape n winner in three trials, two
finals, and second man in a third final. In
one of these finals, the mile professional,
he broke the State competition record of
2:O5 40, by covering the distance in
2:03 3-5. He captured the quarter-mile
championship in 80 seconds.
Among the amateurs honors were more
more evenly divided, with the best racing
done by Peabody, Johnson. Middendorff,
Shrade, krick and Miller. During the
entire day there We're but two or three
spills, and nobody was hurt by these
AT night Willow Grove Park was given
over to the wheelmen and the visitors saw
exhibitions of trick and fancy riding, a
display of fireworks and q general good
time
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ANYTHING to Oblise.

There has been great deal of COM
plaint, both in London and New York,
of the way in which a certain class OF
shopkeepers try to force tlieir wares
upon passers-by. One man, a traveller,
has managed to get the better of one Of
these shopnen, clothing dealer, who
had a way of almost dragging people
into his place. One day, shortly after
his arrival in London, the traveller
stopped for a moment to examine a
coat hanging in front of clothing es-
tablishment, when the shopman rushed
out and asked:
won't you try on some coats?'
II don't know but WILL" responded
the traveller, consulting his watch: II
have some time to spare. Yes"
He Went in and began to work No
matter how often lie found his tit he
called for more COATS and after he had
tried on thirty he looked at his watch
again, resumed his own garments, and
walked off. saying:
Il won't charge anything for what
I've done. l believe in man who'll
oblige another when he can. If Pm
ever this way Again, and you have any
coats to try on, I'll do all l can TO helI
you.'
What the shopkeeper said we are not
told, but it is not hard to imagine what
he thought.
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The Swiss Bands.

The Swiss bands marched to the
music Of fife and drum or of their own
voices, the notation OF one Of their
marching songs being still preserved.
The forest cantons also sent a horn
with their companies, which instru-
ments We're known by nicknams-Bull
Of Uri, Cow Of Unterwalden, and the.
like. Their sound was long a note of
terror to the men of Austria and Bur
gundy, and made a grand rallying cry
for the Swiss in action. But apart from
this, these horns appear to be the ORR
gin Of the bugle horns which still ap-
pear on the appointments of our light
infantry, which have displaced the
drum as the distinctive instrument of
the foot soldier. Each company Of
course had flag of it's own, which on
march OF in action was posted in the
center under a guard of halberds.
Whence the main body sometimes was
called by the name of the panner (ban>
ner). The Swiss We're distinguished
by the small size of their flags; the
landsknechts, ON the contrary, to ac-
centuate the difference between them
selves and their hated rivals, carried
enormous ensigns, and made great play
with them. Other nations chose a hap
py mean between the two.
Uniform was of course a thing vir.'
trally unknown in the fourteenth and
fifteenth centuries. though the Swiss,
if we are to trust old wood cuts, wore
the white cross on red ground even
at Sempach.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13
Going-Gone!

Must we give UP the o,d-fashioned
hand-shake? asks Atlantic. VIII it
some time be as obsolete as the courte-
sy with which our grandmothers greet
ed the beauN Of their day, on the kiss
that the gallant impressed on the
fragile hand that he raised so respect
fully to his lips? The old-fashione<1
hand-sliake is going. 1t is still occa-
sionally met with. Your corntry cou-
sin comes to town. She does not under
stand the artistic crook of interroga-
tion in which your hand attempts to
approach hers. But when she reaches
home, at the next church assembly OBJ
serve the digital hook with which she
draws in each disconnected conner. And
so the evil communication spreads, un-
til the whole country has felt it's deyas-
tating touch.
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voice; once more she saw the blue waters
of the Channels; she saw the deck of the
steamer, his face so careless of her; she
heard his adieu to her, that he had not
dreamed was the real farewell; all this
came to her as she heard his voice again
every tone of il fell like fame on her
heart
How strange that did not see you be-
fore!' he was saying; II have been look
ing for you ever since l came in."
Perhaps you have but just come in, VI
said the duchess; ''better late than not
at all-you are always welcome. Lord
Dunhaven, let me introduce you to my
friend and companion, Miss Dunn"
Now was the crucial moment. If she
could look up with careless smile and
careless words, all would go well with
her; but it seemed to her that her heart
had stopped beating, that her face had
grown white and stiff, that the life was
leaving her lips, and that she must cry
out, "He is my husband-I love himv'
then fall dead at his feet.
Mamie" said the sweet voice of the
young duchess, "do you hear? Have you
fallen asleep amid all these sweet
sounds?'
She made the supreme effort and saved
herself; with a resolute WILL she beat
back the tide of passion that had almost
mastered her. She looked up. He was
gazing at her, and the glance of his eyes
seemed to go through her heart and souls
her very lips turned white. He did not.
recognize her for one-half moment; there
was a puzzled look on his face, then it.
vanished and gave place to calm indif-,
ference. ,
Miss Dunn" said the duchess, "let me
introduce to you Lord Dunhaven.''
He bowed; the handsome, proud head
that she remembered so well was bent
before her.
81 am delighted to find you better. Miss
Dunn" he said; ''the duchess has been
bewaling your Illness"
Indeed. l have" said the frank, gay
voice. Life is quite a different thing
to me when Miss Dunn is we'll. Now,
Lord Dunhaven, tell me what you think
of madame. We said that we should
compare notes."
Then they forgot her; the beautiful
duchess leaned back in her chair with an
air of supreme happiness, the earl bend
ing over her, talking to her, and Lady
lilda, the thorn in her heart paning more
and more, sat and watched them.
Go be continued.)
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spaiu Mourns Her Prcmier

spain MOurnS Her Premier.
Senor Antonio Canovas del Castillo,
prime minister of Spain, was assassinated
by Michele Angino Coli, Neapolitan an
nrchist, at Santa Agueda, Spain, at 1
o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was shot
to death. The murderer fired three times
at the aged Spanish minister. Two bull
lets passed through his forehead and an
other penetrated his chest. He fell dying
at the feet of his wife, who was with him.
For two hours he fingered in terrible
agony, struggling against the rapid ap-
proach Of death. With the cry of Long
live Spain" on his lips, the grim old pa
triot, the fierce monarchist and leader
of the Alfonsist party, and the head of the
government that tried to crush the Cuban
rebellion by policy Of determination,
passed away.
Spain was his love and his life. His
country was his idol and it's progress his
pride. He fought for the monarchy that
now rules Spain. He fell by the hand
of one to whom all monarchies are detest-
able and all men in power are tyrants fit
only for the knife or the bullet.
Assassinated by an Alien.
Like President Carnot of France, he
was assassinated by an alien. In each
case the murderer came from Italy, and
followed the victim from the seat of the
government to spot where the crime
would be made easier by the absence Of
guards. In each case the crime was COM
mitted on Sunday.
Il killed him in accomplishment of a
just vengeance exclaimed the assassin
of Canovas, boastingly, when arrested.
Coli declared his deed was the outcome
of vast conspiracy to assassinate the rul-
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her eyes bright as stars; the white Jew
eled hands trembletl with excitement.
"Nhat opera was it?' asked Lady Hill
da. suddenly, and the duchess sat silent
without one word of answer.
She had quite forgotten, or had she
never known. A hot flush covered her
face, her eyes fell.
"l-really-just at this moment ] do not
quite remember; it was 'Traviata,'
think
You really do not remember? asked
Lady Hilda, with a smile, and the duch-
ess. looking like frightened child, said:
II spent my time in talking! hardly
remember looking at the stage"
Talking to whom?" asked Lady Hilda.
To-to-I told you, Mamie, the cru
sader. Did you not understands"
Yes, I understand now," she could not
say any more, for the duchess was easily
frightened, and she did not want to dis
courage her confidence. ''TeN me-" she
said, gently, what your friend, the cru
sader, as you call him, has talked about?"
The loveliest light came on the sweet
face, the daintiest flush covered it.
Would you really like to hear?' she
said. HE talks so beautifully; his ideas
are all SO noble and so grand"
She talked on rapidly, telling Lady Hill
da AL that her friend had said
You would like him so much," she
said. II am longing to introduce him to
you. He has had u great sorrow in his
life, but he did not tell me what it was"
Lady Hilda thought all night about
this; she saw so plainly the gradual
change.
The opera house was crowded the next
evening; it was evidently a gala night !;
several of the royal family were present
and the boxes presented an array of beau
tiful women, in gorgeous attire-blonde
and brunette.
II have never" said the duchess. "seen
SO many beautiful faces or exquisite toi-
lettes, and, Mamie, look at the jewels"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13
BICYCLE TAX is VOID.

Judge Tuley Holds the Chicago Meas
ure to Be Unconstitutional.
Judge Tuley has decided the new Chica-
go city ordinance establishing Il vehicle
tax to be void. The ordinance permitted
the city to collect 81 Il year license from
each bicycle owner and for other vehicles
proportionately. The court held that the
city had no right to license bicycles but
only an occupation, and could not impose
license upon specific property when not
used in business or in an occupation.
Counsel for the city took an appeal and
the case will be heard in higher courts.
The ordinance was passed for the osten-
sible purpose of raising a permanent street
repairing fund. The new law aroused
much opposition, especially among wheel
men. An injunction suit was brought
against the city and the enjoining bill was
sustained in Judge Tuley's decision.
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Europe Shaken by the News.

etioJ ing URANUS.
Europe Shaken by the News.
The terrible news swept over Spain and
the people went into mourning for the
victim of the awful crime. Europe was
shaken by the story of the assassination,
and words of sorrow and sympathy were
flashed from every court. The revolution
lists in Spain were silenced and the liber-
ais, who had fought the monarchist lead
er, were Mortified at the crime.
Senor Canovas passed through the
storm and stress of ministerial crisis
only two months ago. His cabinet was
again in the saddle. He had won a vic
tory over his political opponents. His
plans for the suppression of the rebellion
in Cuba and the establishment, of Span
ish supremacy in the Philippine Islands
were strengthened.
Sought Rest and Met Death.
The Spanish premier determined to take
a rest and a three weeks course of the
baths at Santa Agueda. He was to re-
turn to the summer residence of the Span
ish court at San Sebastian to meet Uni
ted States Minister Woodford, who was
to be presented and officially received by
Maria Christina, the queen regent.
He sought rest at this time so that he
lem with the minister from the United
States and learn the attitude of the latter
country toward Spain and the Cuban
struggle for independence.
The murderer was we'll dressed and did
not attract particular attention. 1t is
remembered now that he often wandered
about the passages and corridors in the
bathing establishment. His actions were
suspicious, but, as he was attired like the
fashionable frequenters of the Santa
Agueda baths, nothing was ever said to
him.
The Neapolitan had wandered around
the establishment on his usual search for
the Spanish prime minister. He saw him
in the gallery, and, walking slowly so as
not to attract notice from the attendants,
he stepped up to the premier.
Without word he fired at,Senor Cano-
vas when only one pace from him. The
first bullet passed through the body and
came out behind under the left shoulder
The prime minister uttered cry OF
agony and clutched at the wound in his
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13
BUST OF M kINLEY.

To Be Placed in the Capitol at colurn-
bus, Ohio.
The State House in Columbus. Ohio is
soon to have a bust in marble of President
Mckinley. II is very strong work of
art by noted Italian sculptor and is
chiseled from white marble taken from
the Carrara quarries of S. A. Mcfarland.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13

For a few minutes only did the prime
minister recover consciousness. Then he
opened his eyes, dulled with agony, and
murmured the words:
Long live Spainv'
The assassin offered no resistance to
arrest. He is Neopoltan, and gave his
name as Rinaldi. 1t is believed this is an
assumed name and that his real name is
Michele Angino Coli.
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cuAprER xIX.-cContipued.,

a GHARlGh4 Ala ~NSOulluueO.)
Lady Hilda was quite rested when the
Dnchess of Nairn sent for her. She was
oo innately well-bred to feel the least
repidation; the Dunhavens did not know
he sensation of fear; but she wondered a
title as she went through the long pas
ssge what Lurline, Duchess of Nairn
Nas like.
She never forgot the picture she saw
f,er finding her way through the long.
badly lighted corridors. she came to the
dcor of what was called the red room. 1t
hooked like paradise Of warmth and
comfort. Her eyes were dazzled by it at
Efrst. For some moments she could hard
Y see: a beautiful clear fire burned in the
csilyer CRATE a crimson carpet covered the
kAoor, the room was lighted by profusion
of wax tapers; white statues cleaned
from the crimson hangings: it was very
4nest of warmth and beauty.
Then when her daZZled eyes saw more
kplanly. she perceived figure seated in a
crimson velvet easy chair-a lovely, girl
$ish figure in a trailing dress of white sat
lin. trimmed with bunches of green grass
Ia figure that in that crimson glow looked
Ewhite and radiant as an angels. She
Eraised her eyes to the charming face and
tthen stood quite still in sheer surprise
The duchess rose and smiled as she saw
Ethe astonishcd look on Lady Hilda's face.
ES,anding in the heart of that crimson
glow, with her rich white dress sweeping
thc floor, the Duchess of Nairn looked
*more like fairy than like woman or
kchilA.
i She held out white hand covered with
&jewels. She spoke, and the low, clear
sounded like sweetest music.
How good of you to come to this desc
Elate spot" she said. LET me bid YOU
] $welcome: l can never thank you enough
for coming"
Then the two, whose lives were so
strangely to cross, stood and looked at
each other.
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side. He recled. but before he fell the as
sassin fired two more shots, both bullets
lodging in the head.
The roar of the revolver was heard in
every part of the establishment, and the
attendants rushed to the scene of the tra-
:,edy. Sonora Canovas flung open the
door of her dressing room and caught her
husband as he fell. The horror of it all
ovcrcame her and she swooned and fell
over him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13

Advices from every wheat growing
county in Oregon show that the wheat
crop will be the largest in the history Of
the State. The total crop will amount to
about iS.O00,0OO bushels. The wheat ap-
pears tV be Of excellent quality.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13

The year 1891 is now set for the abo-
lition of the twelve club league and the
division of the major body into two eight
club organizations, one composed of Sun
day playing clubs and the other Ito be
made up of those against playing ball on
that day. The ten-year agreement among
the magnates terminates at the end of the
season Of 1900.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13

The bust was brought from Europe by the
Anchor Line steamer Hesperia. 1t is said
to be duplicate of the bust which is to
be presented to Mrs. Mckinley by the
women of Ohio. 1t is presented to the
commonwealth by the people of the State.
Yhe likeness is good.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13
BIG WHEEL MEET.

Quaker City Thoroughly Awakened
by Thousands of PcdaIcrs.
The opening race meet of the eighteenth
annual meet of the l.. ~ W. was held
at Willow Grove Park, Philadelphia, be-
fore $4,000 spectators. 1t was the most
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13

jewelry." ~'-~S - ~ e>' '''u
she thanked him, and the young
duchess bent over him.
IKE you better, Ildephonse, than 1
nave ever done BEFORE" she said. 81
shall not sleep tonight, for thinking of
"hat is to come. I will not tease YOU any
ihore-yos ,i, shall rest now in peace.'
=. Inc duke smiled as he said to himself,
II tney went to town, there would be
very little more rest for him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-08-13
Fencing Lessons.

Hewitt-Have you ever taken fencing
lessons?
Jewett-Yes, with a Dight key.-New
York Tribune.
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ers Of Europe. He spoke Of Cesare Santo,
the Italian assassin of President Carnot,
Us a hero who belonged to a band of SINH
lar ''heroes devoted to the work of de-
strOying tyrantS"
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CANOVAS MURDERED,
SPAIN'S PRIME MINISTER SHOT
BY AN ANARCHIST.

Dies Crying "Lonx Live Spain"-Meets
His Fate at a Bathing Resort-As in
the Case of Carnot of France, Az
snssin Is an Alien.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
.CHOCCOLOCCO.
Johnston Making a Most Excellent Gov
 ernor---A Pleasant Picnic-Tent ,.s sss~s Meeting Matters Personal.

Chcccolc,aco, Ala, June 15.-(Special Cof.rsspo .)--We ars having ons of the driests times in the valley at th.s sea- son for years; have not had rain since April .v
 A number of our people have been att tending the Andrews meeting at Hefin.
 Misses Barrett, of Gadsden, Denmon, of Hefiin and Mamie Scarborough, of Annis- ton, haveIbeen visiting friends in the val ley. ss
 Miss Jessie, the acc 5mpiished daughter of Dr. Davis, who has been teaching school in Sopth Alabama. has. returned home.
 'iMalery Davis left with several hands for the works on the railroad near Bloc ton.
 Ghee and several young men and ladies of Ar1Histton, and joined by several young nj an and women of this place, had pie mic at tths creek yesterday.
 It does seem that several papers in the state are very desirous to keep the dem- ccratic panty spirlt all to pieces in 'this state; by trying to get up some man to run against Johnston for governor again, when Johnston has made ore of the best governors we have ever had. The man who runs against him will be so badly beaten he will not know that he was in the race. We think that such papers as the Montgomery Advertiser are doing more to keep the party split than any thing else; but we are thankful that its influence Is being shorn. But as long as. we have such papers as the State Herald and Hot Blast toexpose its rotterness we need not fear. Calhoun is mparat,vely Solid for Bryan and Johnston.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
Of Christian Endeavor at San Francisco
 July to F, 1897.

Of Christian Endeavor at San Francisco,
 July to F, 1897.
 The Alabama, Great Southern railroad will sell tickets on June 27, 2S 29 and 30 and July l and to San Francisco a the very low ralte of $25S5. Stopovers on go- ing passage will be allowed a, and vest of Colorado common points, Fl Paso, Tex, Trinidad, Col; Cheyenne, Wyo., but pas- senger must reach San Francisco not later than July 9.
 Rsiturning, tickets will be sold at about the same rates as going trip, at San Francisco, July IF to IT, also on Mondays and Thursdays. as follows: July 19, 22, 26, 29, August 2. 5 and 9, with final limit not later than July 15 Choice of routes, either via New Orleans and Southern Pa cific railroad or via Shreveport and Dem yer, Col.
 For furailer information apply to
 c. M BILIIHETMER,
 Travelbng Passenger Agent Telephone No. S46, No ', North Twentieth Street, til 7-2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
PARTIES rtD FnMIuES|

Desiring to leave city for the summerI months will find excellent board and ac- commoda tions at the DARDEN HOTEL in Oneonta. Board from $12.00 to $15.00i per month For particulars write
 G.. w. DARDEN,
 Oneonta, Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR

Johann Hoff's Malt Extract" y" ''Liebmann's Teutonlc Liquid Extract of Malt and Hops"
 "The Gin Cucurbita Co.'S Watermelon Gin for Kidney Troubles.' We Clicquot Ponsardin (yellow labeD champagne" williams Canadian Rye Whisky. '. The trade supplied.
 H. BARNARD Wholesale dealer in fine old whskies, wines and brandies, corner of Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ala Telephone 467
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
ST. sIMoNs AND CUMBERLAND.

Many improvements have been made at the above resorts. A new hotel man ager at St. Simons,, with several years experience at the different roted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cum mbsrland needs no better rec ommendation than a word from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathing in the world; fishing, boating and hunting unexcelled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifscy, Div. Pass. Agt, Montgomery Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-aS-tf
CHEAP SUMMER RATES TO ST.
 CLAIR SPRINGS

Effective June l2 1897, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets 10 St Clair Springs at the very low rate of S5 cents for the round trip.
 Tickets good orriy on trains leaving Birmingham at 4 D. m, Saturady; 410 a. m, Sunday, and D. m., Sundays, good returning. on trains leaving St Clair switch at 9:30 a. m., Sundays; il D. m, Sunday, and 9:30 a. m., Monday The train leaving St. Clair switch at II D. m. will have~te be Tagged
 Lowest rate ever off;aed to the beauti- ful and attractive resort. 2. For further Information apply do
 -es c. M. BILLHETMER,
 .z s-e.sa Travelling Passenger Agent, Telephone No. s46, No. : North Twentieth
 Sssr.et. 6-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17

Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. 4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-17

a WE secure situations for our ;: :: $: <: : 5: = : |: :. $ A~k graduates. All commercial A branches taught. Day and night sessions Send for catalogue
 Massey's Business College, Nine teenth and Third avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala.