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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
SALESMEN.

SALESMAN-$10 daily made selling our ma chimes for cooling refrigerators; guaran- teed 75 per cent. cheaper than ice; charged like storage battery; keeps perishable articles indefinitely: indestructible, ever lasting; every owner of refrigerator buys them; exclusive agencies given good men. Address headquarters, Arctic Refrigerator Co.,, Cincinnati O. 2-7-su-1mo WANTED-Travelng salesmen, to sell to dealers on time S10O monthly and ex- penSes; experience unnecessary; write for particulars. Acme Cigar Co.,, Chicago.
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PERSONAL.

A HOME CURE--Cancer, tumor and malig- nant blood diseases, without knife, plas- ter or pain; 10O-page book and advice free. Dept. B. Abbott Myron Mason Medical Co.,, 557 Fifth avenue, New York.
 MARRY-Send 10 cents for matrimonial pa per, published monthly; wealthy patrons 1; personal introduction. MT. and Mrs. Drake, 155 Washington st., Chicago.
 2-21 4t-su
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New York Cotton Market.

New York Feb. 27.-.Cotton steady; mid ding 7.16c; net receipts, 4S0; gross, 2,S00; forwarded. S71 sales, 1s47; spinners. 1H; stock, 266, ,113.
 Total today: Net receipts. 1S,10O; exports nent, 6,1OO; channel none; stock, S92,OOO.
 Total since Sept 1: Net receipts, 5,907.- 975; exports Great Britain, 2,545,3s6; France, 563. .943, continent ,649; channel, 5.4S1
 New York, Feb. N.--Cotton steady; mid ding gulf, 11-16c: middling uplands, 7-16c; sales, 1.S47 bales. Futures closed firm; sales m 200 balas
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
MIsCELLANEoUs.

A $100 BICYCLE FREEATo anyone sending us $150 worth of subscriptions. For partic- ulars, samples, etc, send 10cts to The Cur rent Literature Pub. Co.,, 52 Lafayette Place, N. Y. nov22-12t-su SPECIAL DESIGNS of furniture and in- terior finish, and sash. doors and blinds made by Hawkins Plumber Company, 18th street and Powell avenue. 4-5-tf-sun MARDI GRAS-Louisyile hotel, 2104 Sec ond ave; 3 squares from depot; S1 per day; 200 feet of gallery from which to view the parades.
 GET YOUR VISITING FRIENDS to use your periodical tickets; all the books you wish free office 2011 1st ave. 2-2S-3t
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Ohicaro ,Chnnge.

Cn1caEO -CldI1ke'
 Chicago, Feb. 27-The half holiday ses- distinguished by anything extraordinary Tn the trade or anything new in the sltuatlon' The predominating tone was steady one, but the supporting demand came pflnclpai- ly from shorts who were desirous of even ing up for the week. The range was con fined to 9sc, closing quotations belng mi at about the highest figures of the day me news was ordinarily in character and had little influence on the market May wheat opened from 74AG74$sc, sold between lSts m74c and 74156J749sc, closing at 1+la-A@9sc higher than yesterday. Cash wheat was firm and l2c higher:
 Corn was more than usually dull. The trading was confined to q few small lots and the range of prices during the first hour was but 1-16 of a cent. For the entire session trade did not extend beyond Bc limit The tone was fairly steady, how ever, yesterdays closing figures being maIntained. May corn opened at 2S%c, ing at the latter--unchanged from yester- day Cash corn was easy and Ac lower.
 Oats--The only notable incident in oats was sale of about 0O0 bushels by a floor trader with the evident intention of depressing prices. The buying was scat sponded with the exhibition by wheat and corn. Cash oats were steady at yester- days closing quotations.
 ProVisons--The major portion of the trade in provisions took place at the open ing. Prices showed but unimportant alter ationS from yesterday, a steady tone pre- dominating. Five cents advance in hogs had beneficial effect on the. tone of pro duct. May pork closed unchanged from yesterday. May lard 5c lower May ribs a shade higher.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
BUSINESS CHANGES.


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 UNUSUAL opportunity to become lawful physician. Dean, 1901 ". Congress st., Chicago, III. ~ hf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
AGENTS WANTED.

POCKET Microscopes; living pictures; people act as if alive; new goods Qirst is- sue now ready) our own manufacture; far superior to anything. yet produced; {; kissing scene, dancing girl, little Egypt, prize fight; agents wanted everywhere; sample by mail l9c The Edison Phon- ograph Co.,, 11S Chestnut st.,s Philadel- phia. Pa.
 GASLIGHT in every house. newest thing out; attaches to ordinary lamps; no chim- neys; safe, economical, outfit free to active workers. Standard Brass Co.,, Mfrs, Gov ington, Ky.
 WANTED-Agents, to sell the indelible check perforator; retails $5; large com mission. Wesley Mfg. Co.,, fl Park Row, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Legal Notice.
The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
Probate court, 18th day of February. 1897

Probate court, 18th day of February. 1897.
 Estate of L. B. Clayton, deceased.
 This day came B. L. Clayton and l.. B. Ratliff, executors of the estate of l.. B. Clay ton, deceased, and flied their account, vouch- CTS evidences and statement for a final set clement of the same.
 It is ordered that the Sth day of March, 1897, be appointed day for making such settlement at which time all parties in in- terest can appear and contest the same if they think proper. M. T. PORTER, 2-14-oaW-3W Judge of Probate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
tiA:.v.So Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H., Feb. 7-Cattle- Receipts, 300; marpet steady; common to extra steers. $s.5Oa5.S5; stockers and feed- Hogs.-Receipts. 25000; market firm, 2Is615c higher, heavy packing and shipping lots, $3.45Gp3 65; common to choice mixed S3. 456 3.67laj choice assorted, s3.65a3.75.
 Sheep--Receipts, 001: market firm: infe- rior to choice, S2.5O04.25 lambs. s3.50Q5.10
 New Orleans.
 Nex Orleans. Feb. 27.-SuCar nuief. onen
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
TillaIlc &

Tinanc &
 New York Feb 27.-The New York Finan- cier says this week: The cash in the New York clearing house banks is now $2OO.- 963 100, an amount that has not been eX- ceeded since 1891. Of this sum $143, S25 is required as a reserve against deposits, leaving $57 52o. .975 cash for which pres ent use can be found. This explains the remarkable ease in local money rates, and the current statement favors a continu- ance on the present plane. The gain in cash for the week was S2. 700, of which S1.123 300 was in specie and S1, 800 in le- gals. The moderate expansion in loans developed after the first of the year, and notably several weeks ago, seems to have been altogether checked, the past week bringing about a further reduction of $i, ,1S7.- 300, making the decrease in three weeks $2,75o,000 The causes which are affect ing the loan total are not quite clear, but it is evident that maturing obligations in- cured during the several large financial operations of late are being liquidated. Even though there is no incentive toward immediate gold exports. there is not much doubt that the rapid accumulation of funds in New York is insuring sterling exchange in its advancing tendency.
 It is only natural that exchange should rise when local interest rates decline, as they have been doing but the automatic equalization of rates is now interferred with first by our heavy trade balance. sec ondly by the changes now going on in the hoarded sterling exchange still held on this side for investment
 The inference is that unless the pro- posed tariff shall influence heavy imports. money will continue cheap On the other hand 1t is certain that the opening of spring trade will require more money than ever, and the local demand will have a great deal to do with making the average rates for six months to come. The United States was never as well prepared to an industrial expansion as it is today
 The reduction in circulation continues, the loss for the week having been s122,S00.
 Feb. 27. .'97. Feb. .2S, s6. Mar.2 '95. Loans S4!f7 6O9 700 s402, ,621, 300 slS4, POI. 200 Specie ...;:... s 9lO,s9o So,3o!OOO 69,592 5O0 s' Nef depts egt M 5s 96ss ZOO 500 Circulation :. 16ie1 100 lS.6l9GOO 12,OS3,5OO Resve rs reo G iYsiGs i5sios o5 isS isS So Ex. of resve. 57.32O,N5 24,422,1 15o 2S.O54,5OO
 In Wall Street.
 New York, Feb. 27.-The tone of the stock market was strong today and the dealings fairly active, s5,S94 shares being traded in during the two hours of business At first, the buying was principally for the account of shorts. but towards the end of the session commission houses were prom long account was attributed to the early adjournment of congress and belief that of MeKney w Prossona oGto% 5af dp m orators, at least were inclined to this the as well as the industrials. Lake Shore was again a feature and rose to l61s3. clos ing at 1928 and 165 asked.
 cent. bonds into 312@4 per cent mortgages aeeSant seo hca f9r the steady appreciaton of the dom dealt in. sold at 1854 for 100 shares Tn the industrial group, Sugar was notably
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Residence-8th avenue, between 16th and 17th streets, s2S50. Lot-100x20O South Highlands, $2500 Lot-65x225, South Highlands, S15OO Lot-60x140, 18th. between J and K, s1200. Residence--17th. between 1 and ] 5000 Residence 18th between and K $500 Residence -S05 South, 23d street, 10 rooms, e0xl0O, sf250; $250 cash balance ten years. Lot on 18th street, south, $900 Lot on Avenue J. between 18th and 18th. $1750.
 Residence on Avenue E. between 18th and goth. S2e5e.
 Residence on South 2Cth. S2200. Residence on North 24th, 5000. Lot on 7th avenue, handsome. 5000. Lot on 9th avenue handsome, 5000.
 w. B. LEEDY & CO, Telephone A u4lz N. Fist Strees>
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS,

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, has been used for over fifty years by mill lions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It soothes 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. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take no other kind. 25c bottle.
 sep20-1y-d&wky
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Cash quotations: Flour, dull, unchanged; No. spring wheat, 73Q7S1ac; No. 3 spring wheat, 711Aa72c by sample; No. red, $40 mess pork, $i .55aS; lard, $4; short ribs, s4@ 425: dry salt shoulders. $4 5O@475; short clear sides, $f. 25Q4.S7A; whisky, $1.17
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Rellable man to handle agents for telephone tablet and specialties; pays S5,OO0 year; enclose stamp. Victory Mfg.
 Co.,, Cleveland, O. 2-5&15-mar-1&l l5-4t WANTED-Male stenographer who has had
 some clerical experience. Address F. Q.
 Box 333, city. 2-26-fri-su-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
FOR SALE

s125O-1O0x1o0, with Broom house, south west corner of 18th st. and Ave. II. ti s250-Lot 5Oxl90 Groom house, one block from car line, southern front. 4 k5 20 acres-1mproved,. close to city. OH good road in the valley; can be bought cheap. $525-House and lot, Elyton; good location, easy terms
 s250-Cash, 4-room house on Pratt mines road at Enon Ridge Station; corner lot, BOX 15O; good well; renting for S4.
 si56-Lots in Smithfield; s25 cash, balance sS5 per month. M
 $S50-40 acres, 3A miles of court house; Leash, balance l and years. { $1250-5-room cottage on 9th ave-; $250 cash i; fbalance s15 per month. -i ~
 FOR RENT. - No. 2109-Sixth avenue, C rooms; $22.50. s- No. 1626-Avenue, rooms. S9.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN Telephone 465. ,s,- 18261s 3d Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
RoARnERs MANrEn.

fVANTED-Two young men to occupy a
 nicely furnished room with or without board, in a pleasant family moderate charges Apply. 31S 23d st. 2-24-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Now Orleans

New Orleans, Feb. T.-Cotton futures closed very steady; sales. 32,100
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Markets by Telegraph.
Cation Letter.

Cotton Letter.
 New York Feb 2.-The close of the Week and month was attended today by stIons bull market. iwindlng of the movement the very firm New Orleans markets, the good demand for spot cotton from spinners ev- anywhere, the improved condition of gen eraf business and the bullshness of the prl- vate advices from Europe and the south have all contributed to the advance nere. Speculation, usually the most important factor in advancing markets, has not as yet had any but the slighte influence upon course prices. Liverpool again capleu us an encouraging report this morning Fu- lures there were only 1-64 higher but the sales of spot were heavy. The market here opened from unchanged quotations to , points up from yesterdays closing prices Considerable long liquidation depressed the market for a time, but New Orleans and Liverpool sent large buying orders here ana that, together with the efforts of the. locai bulls and the covering of short cotton reau- fly absorbed the offerings and prices shot upward. May opened at 7.2O, declined to 717 advanced to 7.H and closed at 7.26Q7zl, with the tone of the market firm. Whether this is only the beginning of a good ad- vance in cotton depends upon the truth or falsity of reports now being recelVed about the amount of cotton still to come forward in the south and the contiHpance of the eager demand for the actuaf stuff. The planting and the progress of the new crop will be watched with absorbing inter- est and will soon begin to have an infiu- ence upon the daily fluctuations. Senti- ment here has changed completely and higher prices are predicted on all sides, For ourselves we thing that with occasional set backs cotton should enjoy substantial and perhaps a rapid raise.
 RIORDAN < co.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
FOR SALE.

-->------>-~---->-~-->- ~--~----O-~~--~~-~--@~~ FOR SALE-Clean stock of general mer- ehandise, invoicing about $500 good store, .house, about SSoOO in mortgages. notes and
 the hotel, nice 2-story Groom building
 good barns and out houses, hydrant from spring to kitchen; price, g., ,000; would ex- change for Birmingham improved property of equal value; satisfactory reason. R.
 M. Vance, Vance, Ala, or apply at S06 g.
 20th st. 2-13-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
New Orleans.

New Orleans. Feb. 27.-sugar. quiet; open
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

-~<~~-----~---~->-~---- MONEY TO LOAN--On furniture, without removal, from $10 up. g.. R. Searle. 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues my 2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Driving gear for bicycles to be used as substitute for sprocket and chain gearing commonly employed; something new and desirable; has been thoroughly tested and works perfectly For further particulars address Thos. Williams. care John Wedderburn & Co.,. Patent Attor- neYS. Washington. D. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOX SALE-Corn pad; something new and novel; insures speedy relief; cannot be- come displaced from corn and yet does away with ordinary devices which are ap- piled by adhesion; simple, cheap and eff fective. Address Sarah J. Cobean, care John Wedderburn x Co.,, Patent Attor- neys, Washington, D. c.
 FOR SALE-A bargain; handsome new roll top desk. H. K. White, room 3, Potter bHildng. - ss-ss = 2-27-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
CHEAP COLUMN

WANTED.
 WANTED--An idea; who can think of some simple thing to patent? protect your ideas; Wedderburn & Co., Dept. L., Patent At torneys, Washington, D. C., for their 800 prize offer and list of 1000 inventions wanted 2-14-91-ly WANTED-100, 900 men ana ladies to buy shoes of D. B. Luster, the fashionable boot and shoemaker and dealer in shoes leather and findings, 217 18th street. -ysa 4-5-sun-tf f
 REDINGTON wants a thousand custom CTS for his bargain dozen photos and life size crayon for $3. 1914 2d ave. 2-14-tf WANTED-Shoes 10 repair at PIP 1st ave- nue. Coggins & Reynolds. 10-29-tf WANTED-To rent, rooms with board. 517 N. Fist st. 2-Zi-5t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Combined nut and pipe wrench of unusual merit quickly and easily ad- stantly and firmly simple, cheap and strong; will sell outright or on royalty. Address John Leask, care John Wedder- n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR KENT.
 FOR RENT OR SALE-The Kentucky Sta ble: a new 2-story brick, 50x140 it.. S4 stalls, shed room for 60 mules, and one of the most conveniently arranged stables in the south. J. D. Crosthwait, No. Stein CT Bank. 2-2o-4t FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms, by the day, week or month; convenient to Mrs F. R. Mehaffey, SOS1a N. 2Oth st.. Blr- mingham, Ala. 2-26-3t FOR RENT-One room cottage, with hall; convenient to dummy, on 7th avenue, near 18th street Also two stores with rooms up- stairs. on Avenue A, very cheap. Jonas Schwab & Co., 9-2O-tf FOR RENT-Furnished house at Owenton rooms and outhouses, stables and good garden spot. Apply to Roscoe, McCon- nell 6 Co, 2O211s 1st ave. 2-28-su-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front rooms on line of mardi gras procession. 515 N. 18th st. 2-28-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Lock hinge; great improve ment on those now in use; can be made to match any style of hinge; extremely sim pie and cheap; large profits: patent al- lowed. For further advantages and par ticulars address Dr. c. A. Donaldson, care John Wedderburn, & Co.,, Patent Attor- neYs. Washington. D. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Bicycle attachments; particu- larly applicable to racing machines; body of racer is supported in exact position in which he can do the most effective work without any effort; every cyclst will want one. Address s. H. Clark, care John We'd derburn & O., Patent Attorneys, Wash nerfn n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Non-refiliable bottle; unau- thorzed rehlling effectually prevented; of novel. yet simple construction; cheap to manufactures will undoubtedly meet with universal approval; will pay you to investigate. For full particulars and terms address P. A. Campbell care John Wedderburn & O., Patent Attorneys. W1slrinpton D c
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Combination tool which con necessary tools in compact form; simple in construction and efficient in opera ton; will be in universal demand; ranch- men and farmers should investigate Ad- dress J. A. Adnold, care John Wedder- burn < Co, Patent Attorneys, Washing ton D c
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Weed turner for blows: com pines simplicity, durability, cheapness and utility; works like a charm; saves money time and labor; farmers investigate. For full particulars and terms address A. A. Marsh, care John Wedderburn & Co.,, Pat ent Attorneys, Washington, D. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

FOR SALE-Keyhole guard and guide ef- fectually, prevents access of dirst in key hole and serves as a guide to render 1t easy to find keyhole in the dark: fills a long felt want; investigation solicited. Ad- dress Hans Christensen, care John We'd ptn n
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-16
RISING AT BRAINERD.
Mississippi Booming Again
Situation on the Red.

BRAINERD, Mimi, April 15.-The
Mississippi river at this point has over
flowed it's banks, with water from three
to ten feet deep.
The pumphouse Of the water company
is completely surrounded by water and
the water is now entering the engine
room, but the pumps can still be oper-
ated, as the company last fall raised
the pumps and boilers three feet. The
river raised seven inches last night,
and it is rising fast this morning. 1t
is within a foot of high water mark
of last year, the highest on record.
All the large dams and reservoirs
above have been filled and the surplus
water from the woods is swelling the
food. The principal loss in this vicinity
will be the loss of crops on the bottom
lands. 1t will be several days before
this high water, which bids fair to be
for a long time, reaches St Anthony
falls. The swamps are full of water,
and all additional moisture from melt
ing SHOWS or rains must go to swell
the stream There is still considerable
snow in the woods
The $4,000 900 feet Of logs on the land
ing of Wright & Davis at the mouth of
Swan river are being broken into the
stream and will come down with a
rush with the flood.
Pembina, N. D.-The Red and Penn
bina rivers are two feet higher than
yesterday The water is backing up
the coulies and low places and is rapid
ly filling some streets with water The
rise the last eight hours has been but
four inches. 1t still requires a foot of
rise to reach the 1893 high water mark.
Several farms along the river are flood
ed from water backing up stream.
st. Vincent-The rise in the Red the
past twenty-four hours has been eight
inches, much less than before, and it
is hoped the worst is over. The raih DAD
grade south Of the village for a quar-
ter Of mile was washed out yesterday
afternoon. Freight and passengers are
now bOated across. Every saloon in
the town has water on the floors. The
postoffice floor is four inches under
water and nine inches more will reach
the last flood mark. Families are NOV
ing into the railroad depot school
house and church vestry.
Grand Forks-The Red river has fall
len rapidly in the last twenty-four
hours. All danger from ice is now
past. Mayor Dinnie today received
word from Washington to expend 5000
in buying rations for the needy
Drayton, N. D.-The water in the Red
river here has been at q standstill
since noon yesterday, and now shows
signs Of receding. 1t has beaten all
ficcd records here by thirteen inches.
The country along the river, north,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-16
EXAMINER IMPLICATED
In the Failure of the Defunct Globe
Savings Bank

CHICAGO, April 15-Charles e
Churchill, the cashier of the def11nct
Globe Savings bank, has made a state
mtnt, which, if true, duplicates in the
fallure of that institution George R.
hayden, the state bank examiner un-
der Gov. Altgeld. Mr.. Churchill said.
Mr Hayden, the bank examiner
made an examination of the Globe Saw
lngs bank two days before the expir-
alton OF his term of office, but I have
since found that he did not file his
report with the state auditor. When
the state auditor ordered an examI-
nation a few weeks later, I went 10
MN and asked him why he did so. His
reply was that there was no report of
an examination on file later than last
July. l told him of the examination
made by Hayden in January. and he
MADE demand on Hayden for his re-
pert: Hayden finally filed his report.
IN winch ne recommended that the bank
should be closed. This report was filed
TWO months after the examination on
which 1t was based when made, Short
~ after the examination by Hayden.
a man, who is known to be a
close friend of his, attempted to pur-
chase the bank, or at least talked
ABOUT II This man was introduced
to us by Hayden. The negotiations for
the control of the bank failed. and soon
after the report was filed, but not until
after the new examination had been
ordered, and the fact that the old re-
port had not been filed