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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-15

Reports which come to US from diff
ferent parts of the county concerning
the conditions of the corn are very con-
fllcting. Some people report that in
their part of the country the corn is in
jured very little, or not at all. In other
places we are told that no amount of
rain Will make any corn, this is the
word Hon. H. u. Freeman brought
from his place, However 1t seems to
be small spot thai IS as bad as that.
The best corn is in the north part of
the county.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-15

The court reporters held meeting
at the commercial club rooTs in this
city on Saturday. Not many were
present but they talked matters over,
formed a temporary organization and
agreed to meet at Topeka on August
Goth. One thing they wish to organ
lie for is to secure legislation for a
board of examination and that before
any one is eligible to position as
court reporter be shall have passed
the required standard. They urge that
their work is importent and it is vital
that no incOmpetantis allowed to serve
who IS liable to make mistakes.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-15

The local wheelmen met Saturday
evening and organized as the Hutchin.
son Cyclers Club. They commence
with membership of twenty-four
which OF course is expected to be soon
increased. 1t is stated the organiza-
tiOn Of the club insures that this city
will be taken into the State circuit this
year. The State meet will be held
here on August 10, and the professional
racers will be here. Stevenson's new
bicycle track will be opened on the
goth of this month and the local men
expect then to have big time.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-15

On Tuesday a large man on the Ave.
F. bridge startled the inhabitants Of
that portion of the city by queer &C
tions and they sent for the police. be
went to the bridge, took off all of his
cloths as though to take a swim.
AS the houses and people are quite
numerous around there it was con-
cluded there must be something wrong
with his understanding. The city
marshal brOugh- him to the city hall
and while he was out looking up some
thing connected with the case half
brother of the mans, Mr.. q. W.
Trimbly came and took him home.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-15

usual thing is for the freight to be late
and not get here till after the postoffice
is closed. Such was the case last Sum
day. The result was calamity wall"
and threats Of petition to the adthOri-
ties to change the arrangements. The
petition will undoubtedly be largely
signed. There are a large number of
travelling men who live in this city and
who get their weekly expense money
in Sundays mail. To them it is ex-
tremely aggravating and troublesome
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Can
 Please YOu........ a.
Notice to Creditors,

Simon Gutenberg, Henry Gutenberg and
 Herman ottenberg Partners in Business
 as s. 0ttenberg Bros, and Others; vs
 In City Court of Birmingham in Equity. Whereas, a decree was rendered in the above stated cause on the 24th day of April 1897, by said court containing among other things the following:
 Ut is further ordered, adjudged and de- creed that it be referred to the clerk and register of this court to ascertain and re- port the names of the creditors of said seeking relief under said bill and whose claims were existing pryor to said con- veyance, and the amounts of their respec- tive claims, and to that end, it is further ordered, adjudged and decreed that the clerk and register of this court give notice by publication once week ,l,,1 for three sue Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Ala, that M. Wood & Co. shall file their respective claims in this cause before Saturday the 22d day of May. 1897
 creed that excepting the complainants. the creditors of Felix M. Wood and F. M. Wood to said ~oDSe of the h dsy of 1894, shall file their claims before said Sat- urday, May 22d. 1897, with the clerk and ever barred from participation in the pro-. ceeds of the property which may herein be subjected d to caaims d of f the creditors of said is further ordered that creditors coming in under this decree shall file an itemized sworn account of their respective claims, or where their claims represented by note or accepted draft, they may file such note or accepted draft, or where the claim is in judgment. they may file certified copy of such judgment"
 Therefore, all creditors of said Felix M. Wood and F. M. Wood & Go. will hereby take notice of the requirements of the parts of said decree herenabove set forth. and will file an itemized sworn account of. their respective claims, or where their clairns are represented by note or accepted draft, file claim is in judgment. a certified copy of such judgment, before said Saturday May p 1s97 with the rtsrk and register of this court. or they shall be forever barred from participation in the proceeds of the property which may, herein be subjected to claims of M, Wood & Go. -cc ift sA
 Witness my hand this 24th day of Apri:. 1897. NATHAN L. MILLER
 4-30-aow-3w. Clerk and Register
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
WONDERFUL REDUCTION!

Our reputation is too well established to be doubted. Consequently a few words will convince you that we are selling pure, thoroughly aged whisky at a price within the reach of all. We have re- duced our standard brands Of whisky, made by standard distillers. to 75 CENTS PER QUART. We have also reduced the price of our Cognac Bendies. Being wholesalers, we buy m large quantities, and are enabled to undersell all others H. Barnard, Third avenue and Nine teenth street. Telephone 467. Sole agent for Ve Cllcquot (Pansardin) Champagne, and "The Gin Cucurbita Co.'S Water melon Gin for kidney trouble.
 Mail orders will receive prompt atten- tion
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
A RAPlST TO HANG.
Justice Thlwarts a Lynching Party, the Jury Rendering g. Verdict at
 the Last Moment.

Alexandria, Va, April 29.-James Lew is, cosored man, charged with outraging Mrs. Ida Reidel a white woman, several miles below here, about two weeks ago, was found guilty by a jury at Fairfax Court House tonight The death penalty was immediately imposed The case has been in some respects a remarkable one, the condemned man having been tried three times in as many days. In the former trial the jury found him guilty of the crime charged, bua were unable to agree upon the penalty to be imposed, eleven men in each case favoring hang ing and the remaining juryman holding out for life simprtsonmsnt. There was much indignation a.mcrg the leading c l. fzens of the county that the jury could not agIe'a on Che penalty after finding Lewis guilty
 Tn the second trial the case was given to phe jury at 80 o'clock .his morning, butt after remaining cut about four hours they reported their inability to agree. The crowd around the court house be- came very impatieirf. while awaiting the verdict, and threats of lynching were fraely made. Shortly before daybreak Sheriff Gordon, by a timely discovery, prevented lynchlng by getting posses sion of forg rope with a moose in it, which man was just preparing to slip over Lewis neck.
 uhe lyncning Of negro in Alexandria last week for outraging a little girl was regretted greatly by Gov. O'Ferrall, and he was determined, If possible, to prevent recurrence eff such arr act in the present case. Accordingly he ordered the Mon- ticello Guards to Fairfax Court House 70 asait in preserving crGer, and they ar rived a the place curing the afternoon from Charlottesville in c'omand Of Lisut. Herbert Wingfield. The imposition of the dea' n penalty will. 1t is expected, re- heve the tension which has existed and no trouble is anticipated
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
AIT KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 29.-The river reached it's highes st point this year today, and is still rising. The sewers at Armour dale are filled up and some running oveil Men are. kept busy plugging nlan-lToles up to keep the wa ter from overhowing into the sipeots. The damage so far is a.rifirg. At one 1.-the packing houses the cattls houses are undsr water. 'c,iae the cattle yards are under water and on the lowlands several small houses are surrounded, and the occupants have been compelled to seek highsr ground
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
NO FAVORITISM.

Washington, April 29.--Secretary' Alger has made the following statement of the policy of the war department as to chapels on the military academy r+ser- vation: Much has been said about the building of a Catholic chapel on the grounds of the United States military academy at West Point This was a privilege accorded thes+ people by my predecessor, who said that similar privi- lsges would be accorded to others. You cam state that any other denominations wishing to build chapel on the grounds upon th+ same conditions will be given an equally advantageous site for the building. No favoriteism will be shown to any denomination and others will be ace0 ded a site equally as good as that of the Catholic chapel"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
WEYLER IN HAVANA.

Havana, April s29.-Capt. Gen. Wewler has arrived here. He lift Santa Clara on Sunday with his staff and a squad ron of the Pisora regiment. proceeding by land to Sagua, where he embarked on board the Spanish gunboat Pizarro and arrived her@ at g o'clock this morning. The captain-general's visit to this city is for the purpose of dispatching mail to Spain and to bid farewell to his son, Ferdinando Weylor, who is going home to study for military career
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
TERRIBLE CASUALTY.

Louisyille, Ky.,. April 29.-A special to i the Evening Post from Pikeville, Ky, says: News comes here from Beaver Creek, about thirty miles distants of a terrible casualty < While Tom Derbeny, logging man, was absent in Virginia chopping wood, his mountain home burned and his wife and four children were roasted alive. Five b1ackened bodies were found in the debris
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Are These Your Symptoms?

- Is your digestion poor? Is your com plexion sallow? Do you feel a lack of en- ergy? Are you bilious? If so take Vi-Be-Ni Liver Pills, the great European hospital remedy for jaundice. constipa- ton and all liver complaints. Price, 25 cents. AMZI GODDEN DRUG CO.,,
 Birminebam Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
Wilmington, N. C.. May 6,h-14th Cheap Rates Offered by the Plant System.

Wilmington, N. C.. May 6,h-14th Cheap
 Rates Offered by the Plant System.
 On account of the above occasion the Plant System will sell tickets from all points on their line to Wilmington N. C., and return. at the very low rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets to be sold May 3rd to 7th; good to return fifteen Q5) days from date of sale. Ar arrangements have been made whereby an additional fifteen days will be given by depositing ticket with ticket agent at Wilmington prior to May 18th.
 The Plant System has double daily trains carrying Pullman Sleeping Cars making direct connection through to des- tination. For particulars apply to W. " IEfsey, Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery, Ala. 4-15-36t.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
A FATAL RIDE.

Richmond, Va, April 29.-Mr. Martin L. Crinnlins, of New York, while riding a horse beionging to A D. Payne, of Char lottesytlle, in steeplechase of the Deep Run Hunting club near this city, was thrown and suffered concussion of the brain. He is in a critical condition.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
AIT LAWRENCE. KS.

s Lawrence, Ks. April 29.-The Kansas river at this point Is higher han it has been in six years, and is rising rapidly. The dam furnishing water power to thirty five importsiG industries iraclud- ing the city electric light plant, is con- sti6aeiIsd in danger. If he dam goes out it means certain destruction of the Doug- lass couEty mills ard The possible de- atruction of the plant of the Consolidated Barb Wire company and other valuable property. ft aH
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
SPALDING IN JAIL.

Chicago, April 29-Charles W. Srald- ing, president of the Globe Savings bank and treasurer of the University of H. linois board of trustees, was placed in jaif today on order of Judge Dunne, of the circuit court who was dissatisfied with the bond given by Spalding on the occasion1 of his arrest a few days ago on the charge of embezzlement preferred by the university alumni. The hearing of the case came up to day and Spalding Naiyed reXamination.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
CHEAP RATES

To Wilmington, N. C., Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14th, 1897, Via
 Southern Railway.
 For the above occasion. the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets, from all points at the low rate of one limited first class fare. The short line, quickest time, through coaches and Pullman Sleep CTS. Tickets to be sold May 3rd to 7th inclusive, good for fifteen days. For further information, cal on
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Tray Pass. Agent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30

act was therefore invalid; that the for mer mayor, ". N Harris democrat and board of aldefmsn are entitled to hold over MayorfW Wfight, republican, and his board, will however, continue to hold office until the question is finally set tied by the supreme court of the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
TO FLORIDA.

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points Tn South Georgia and Florida. Tickets good to return until May 31st. Double daily trains and through sleeping cars to all principal places in Florida. For rates. schedules or any information rela- tive to the different tourist points, also literature descriptive of the state and its resources. write to W. V. Lifsey division passenger agent. Montgomery, Ala.
 ef- feb-20-td
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
WILL. MOVE TO THE PHILIPPINES

Madrid. April 29.-A dispatch from Havana to the Epoca, of this city, says that the number of insurgents in Cuba who are submitting to the Spanish au- thorities increases daily. The military authorities are preparing to send 5000 additional troops to the Philippine Is- lands :. .....-..
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
THE ELECTION VOID.

, Wilmington N. C.. April 29---In the su-
 peiior court for New Hanover county, Judge Novey rendered his decision in the Wilmington mayoralty case that the
 act of the state legislature amending the
 city charter was unconstitutional and the election held in March last under this
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
PRESIDENT SATISFIED.

Washington, April 29-Gen. Miles has l been notified of the presidents approval | of his projected visit to the seat es war in | Europe. He will leave Washington ! early in May, probably on the St. Paul | from New York
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
IN THE INTErREsT OF TIN.

Philadelphia, April 29.-At separate meetings of the Commercial Exchange and the Maritime Exchange today res- olutions were adopted urging congress to so frame the talLff bill now under dis cussion bl1ar provisions for drawback on tin plate will be reincorporated therein VERY LIGHT VOTE.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Brooms and Alabama Rolled Oats.

M 'MILLAN-LEE CO, manufacturers of LII brooms and packers of Alabama rolled oats 2l05-7 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Cotton Manufacturing,

D BIRMINGHAM COTTON MANUFAC- ID TURING CO, manufacturers of cotton yarns. Will purchase strict middling cot ton from an inch to an inch and quarter staple at market price, Third avenue and Eighth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Cotton-Seed Mill.

D FIREMAN 6 CO, manufacturers of tho l Enterprise cotton seed mill dealers in pulleys, belting, and mil! supplies. 1720 First avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Engines and Foundry Work,

IT ARDIE-TYMES FOUNDRY AND MA IL CHINE CO, manufacturers of engines, boilers and mining machinery. furnace work, all kinds castings and repair work. First avenue and Twenty-stxth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Harness and SaddIery Maker.

A c. RECKLING. manufacturer of Har- As ness and Saddlery. Buggy trimming done to order 215 18th St. Phone 206.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30

hN MASSEY'S Business college, cor b&a1< ner Nineteenth street and Third MO avenue. Phone 512. Day and IT W night sessions. Send for cata-
 logue. Largest school in Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Boiler Works.

DBIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS, man. ID ufacturers of all kinds of boilers, furn- aces and sheet-ron work. Get their prices before placing your order. Office and works, Hth st., avenue A and Powell av- enue. Phone 11S2. Repair work promptly attended to.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Brass and Bronze Foundry,

IT HE c. L. ANDERSON CO, Qimited), 1 brass and bronze foundry, corner Twen- ty-fourth street and First avenue. Rolling mill and blast furnace work a speciality. Phone, SS2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIES. Patronize Home Industries and
 Build Up Birmingham. ,
Baskets and Butter Trays.

R ATEs MANUFACTURING CO, manu- ID factures split baskets, wire end butter trays, 17O2 First avenue Phone PIP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Bridge and Boiler Works.

A LABAMA BRIDGE AND BOILER A WORKS, w. M. Nails, J. H. McCune, proprietors, Avenue A and Twenty-second street Structural work, furnaces, boilers, bridges.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30

ANHEUSER-BUS BREWING ASSO- 'T CLAYTON.
 Recommends the use of the greatest of , all tonics, Malt Murine" and guaran- ., tees the merits claimed for it. For sale by all druggists. :.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-30
Founders and Machinists.

IT OOD MACHINE CO. founders and ma Ill chinists, repairers of machinery. Heavy forgings, car wheels and axles of all kinds. Builders of electric locomotives First avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone, 209. NY ILLIAMSON IRON CO, foundry, ma
 W chine and boiler shop. First avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone, 20S.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-03
IMPORTED FLIES.

xAsesGs Caaghs In TIE evaRps q Aas3ss
sHes Brought Hsss.
The report made from Laredo to the
treasury department. st Washington
make constant reference to one of the
quesrest articles Of import brought into
this country. These are dried Mexican
flies, which are brought to the United
staAes h large quantities TO be used -
food for pet singing birds.
These flies live in the swamps In vari-
ous sections in Mexico, where they are
caught by men who devote their lives
to the work. Tho fly catchers use q
silten net, and make q large haul at
every cast. TIE individual hy IL called
moscos. II IL small and delicate, and
III whole body has the appearance Of
having been gflded.
Tho hies when alive arc beautiful md
hasAlsss. There II . duty on thsse
Nexican flies, doubtless TO encourage
tie home Ay industry, but up to the
psesent time the moscos business has
not dourished In this country "a any
MARKED extent. The imported dies are
p4eksd in barrels, and Nhey sell for .
MEh price.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-03
NEW SCHOOL FOR MONKEYS.

NE" SSFNOOk tOH MONHEYS.
They VIII Re vraaned fss Doosssic ssrv-
antG.
There has Just been founded Mt Cal
cutta an institution for the education
Of monkeys, SOW an exchange.
A young monkey 10 taken and be-
fore him il placed a set of blocks on
which are painted in capitals the let
ters of the alphabet These blocks are.
In fact, exactly similar to those which
children play with b every civilized
country in the world, and they are
used in precisely the same way as il
the monkey were a young specimen of
the human race. THERE'S one professor
for each monkey, and the monkey is
taught by means of the blocks to spell
certain words. II the word is "frut,' -
for example. the monkey. after having
been taught to arrange the blocks SO
a. to spell the word quickly and with
ont error. receives bit of fruit as his
reward. The same exercise Is repeated
with other words; and IL il hoped TINT
in time the simians will learn how
to read and spell and understand Eng
lish, if they cannot speak 1t. An effort
will also be made, it is said, to educate
these beasts so that they may become
fairly efficient domestic servants. The
school is so young as yet however, that
what Il will accomplish is entirely a
natter Of speculation. It's professors
are enthusiastic about their novel work
thesss. y VIII Iif4a]s Jsa fAass afx ap IA assa & q
cAsttering little beasts.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-03
Talks With Travellers.

Yes sir I! The most enjoyable
trip ever took to New York
was over the WABASH. Only
one change of cars In st. Louis:
the finest passenger station in
the world. Fine restaurant and
cafe. Got an elegant supper for
fifty cents.
We arrived in st. Louis at
500 p. M. and left on the WA
BASH NEW YORK LIMITED at
100 p. M, in the elegant
through sleeper, reaching De-
troit at 9:l6 the following morn
ing, Niagara Falls at 4:37 that
afternoon, and arriving at New
York, Grand Central Depot at
700 a. M, just the right time to
get breakfast and attend to
business.
Oh the WABASH is the route
for New York.
By the way, just write to
G. NJ. HAMPsoN, Commercial
Agent, Denver. Colo, for par
ticulars. l may have forgotten
something.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-03
Those Glowing Promises.

AAAOco OAO"A = AOAsAACcs
During the late national campaign
the goldites and the Republican mana
gers never tired in telling the people
that the day after Mckinley was assured
of election wave Of prosperity would
set In and spread all over the country.
But it hasn't. and tho people OF these
United States have been politically
buncoed once more-Hannaized, - 1t
we're.
Speaking Of this promised prosperity.
Senator Jones Of Arkansas, says:
at was first booked for the 9Th of
last November, then for the 9Th Of last
mouth, and now the promise held out is
that 1t will certainly arrive - soon
as the tariff bill becomes . Law.
The silver people do not expect 1t At all
by the means now being employed to
produce it. They know that 1t cannot
be produced by increased taxation.
They are still for bimetailism. and ready
for the next battle In behalf OF silver.
They believe, too, that the next battle
will be won for silver"
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-03
ANY OLD PLACE WOULD DO.
H Cesld.'t speu 0sawaeomis Nee Could
the 0tenoERapAeF.

H Coald.'t Spell Osawatomis Noe Gould
the stsno6Rspher.
A short man, with red whiskers,
aAambling gait, and the remains of o
jag, wandered into the Midland the
other evening, and asked for a type
writer's studio, says the Kansas City
journal. He lives in Kansas, not fur
from Topeka, and had been here at
lending the football games. Luck
had walked on the same side of
the street with him in the matter
OF bets, and he wanted to stay an
other week. Dubhis wife expected him
home, so he was IN search of a type
writer to send home . letter to serve as
m apology for his nonappearance.
Kansas City, this date. 9o." he NUT
tered to the typewritist.
II have that"
"My dear wife."
EYES,"
VERY important business will re-
quire my presence in osawatomie for q
few days"
"Let's see," interrupted the artist.
"How do you spell that Osawatomie? ~
"spell It yourself. Its your type
writer"
II can't"
Cant .pss osswssomie'" he asked
in dhguse.
mo"
Then III go to Fart Scott"