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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
sCHANGED THEIR CLOTHES.
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Richmond, Me-, December 11.-Bur-
glars entered the clothing store of L. G..
Herbert on Main street, Friday night
and lifted themselves out with new suits
of clothes, including hats and shoes. Five
old suits We're left in the store, by whicl
it is inferred there were two men engaged
in the break, and they are supposed to be
the two men who were discharged from
Augusta Jail Thursday, as the old clothing
left by the burglars corresponds with
that worn by the two discharged men.
1t is not certainly known whether, more
than the two suits were taken or not.
Entrance was effected by breaking a
window in the rear of the store and I'M
fastening the lock. Officers are on the
track of the thieves.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
THATCHER MONUMENT ASSOCIA-
TION.

A meeting of the Thatcher Monument
association was held Saturday evening at
Thatcher Post hall. The several COM
mittees appointed to arrange for series
OF entertainments to be given during the
winter to raise money for the erection of
monument for the soldiers lot at Forest
City cemetery reported progress. a sup
per and dance is to be held next Thurs
day evening December 10th in the post
nall Other features are to be introduced
from time to time, and on the evening OF
January Goth, Rev George w. Bicknell,
engaged for City hall to deliver his illus
trated lecture entitled Down in Dixie,
or personal experiences in the Army of
tho Potomac
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
FHE PENSION ROLL.
Republicans Claim It Is On the
Decrease.
PENSION EXPENDITURES FOR THE
PAST TEN YEARS.

Private Aliens Attempt To Be Sermons
and Its Melancholy Fai1nre-sheriff
PIummer Interviewed ON the Prohih;+
Ory Law.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
pPEcIAL TO TEE PREss.1

Washington. December 1.-THE pension
bill has been the first of thei14 large an
preparation bills to be reported to sbe
House and acted upon. In number OF
words this is very small bill; but in
the number of dollars that it carries it is
one of the largest. The present bill is to
provide for the pension expenditures for
the year ending June. 80, 1899. 1t carries
the sum of Sal, a1S. $50. This is a less
sum than the appropriations lOr 1898
made last year; and in fact is less sum
than the appropriation for any year since
1891. In this connection the total appro-
priations for each year since 1887 may be
of intaraet.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Washington, December I1.-Sixty Re
publican mem bers of Congress tonight
chose committee of seven with Repre-
sentative Hepburn at its head to report
measure for the reform of the civil service.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13

and when indulged in freely the bever-
age was responsible for large amount
OF drunkenness. While I do not claim
that prohibition entirely apolishea
the hard cider jag, it has made it compa-
ratively rare. In fact inebriation in gen.
eral has grown beautifully less in the OLD
state. -
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13

The relapse of Congressman John Allen
of Mississippi into his old condition of
ifumorist, has revived a story about his
first campaign for nomination to Con-
gress. Els opponent was distinguished
Confederate general and one OF their joint
debates was on the site of battlefield
where the general had won victory, and
on which Allen he'd served as a private
soldier. The general spoke first, and
nodestly referred to the battle and his
own partSin ia. Allen followed, saying:
8 Fellow citizens, do not deny that n,y
commanded ON this field, and
won a glorious victory. For that we
should accord him all honor. Butt want
you to remember that while he, out of
danger at his headquarters was ably d.
recting the fight, Private John Allen,
with a musket in hand, was facing the
shot and shell cut yonder on the line of
battle. Now I want nothing but justice,
and only ask that all the'generals will
vote for my opponent, and that all the
privates will vote for me.
They evidently did, for Private John
Allen has been in Congress ever since.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
of interest,
s7e,O75,2O0

The Democrats in the House contend
very strongly that this amount for 1890
would not meet the expenditures. their
obvious intent being to give out the
idea that the pension expenditures are
mott lessenlng. The Republicans, on the
other hand. commended that the expendi-
lures had reached their maximum, and
had already been growing less for some
time. Mr.. Lacy of Iowa scontended that
very soon the list would diminish with
great rapidity, since the average age of
the veterans was now Sc years, and the
deaths among them must inevitably be
numerous.
The number of pensioners on the rolls
this year Is s76,014, or nearly a million
in round numbers. The number has
increased steadily since 1879, when those
on the rolls mum bered 242, 755. The aver
age annual value of each pension paid
this year is $133.l7.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13
FUNERAL OF GEORGE E. DAVIS.

The funeral OF George E. Davis took
place from his former residence on
Spring street, yesterday afternoon 1t
ance with his own wishes, expressed
when living, and those of his family
There was large attendance from the
Wholesale Grocers' and Flour Dealers
Associations, and the Masonic and Odd
Fellows organizations.
Rev. DR.. Blanchard officiated. After
the usual Scripture reading and prayer
the dootorsspokeJa few words in regard
to the deceased. A good man has gone
from u.s. he said, a kind husband, a good
father, q staunoh friend, an upright bus
mess man. 1t is not for us to dwell on
the sadness that his death causes us, but
we should look on the bright side. He
repeated that beautiful poem. He who
died at Aim" and then spoke of that
happier world into which our friend and
brother had been translated.
There were number of beautiful floral
| gifts, although friends had been requested
not to send flowers. Among them was
magnificent crescent FROM the firm and
employees of Charles Mclaughlin & Co.,
a beautiful piece from the house of j. P.
Squire of Boston, another from the Ma.
sons and another from the ODD Fellows
| There We're no pail bearers, but, in &C.
| oordance> with Mr. Davis's wishes. the
| remains were accompanied to the ceme-
| terry only by his two sons, DR.. Gilman
and mir. Il. Carl Davis, his brothers. AL
derman Fred Ilsley and Mr. Isaac nsley,
| and his two nephews, Mr.. Charles Mer-
| rill and Mr.. Willard Keith
At a meeting Of the Portland Wholesale
| Grocers and Flour Dealers association
held at o'clock p. NJ, Saturday, the
following preamble and resolutions were
| aGopted:
| The announcement in the morning pa
pers of the death of George e. Davis late
/ OF the firm of Charles Mclaughlin & Co.
again regminds us of the uncertainty Of
/ life. AS we record from time to time the
| departure of our associates to another
existence, we realize there is but little we
can do in the final act, except to help lay
MIN away and express our sympathy to
tne tamlly and community in poper res
olutions. Therefore
Resolved, That the members of the
Portland Wholesale Grocers and Flour
Dealers association, in the death OF Geo
e. Davis recognize the loss of one of it's
most worthy members, of good citizen
ana genial companion. The kindness
of heart and transformations life of the
deceased had endeared him to all, whether
within or without the limits of the bodies
with which ne WAS connected. All can
bear witness to his manliness of spirit
and the fairness Of his transactions in his
business life
Resolved, That the house with which
the deceased was SO long connected has
our heartfelt sympathy in the removal of
their late associate.
Resolved, That to the family and CON
neotions Of the deceased we tender cur
sympathy, with the assurance that while
not TO the same degree, we shall vet long
miss from our walk the familiar face and
figure OF our old time. friend, companion
and business Associate.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records, and a copy be
sent to his home and family.
1t was voted that as many as possible
attend the service.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13

The outcry against the civil service law
Is very pronounced in the House of Re-
representatives.. In the proceedings Of the
past week no legislation involving the
law has been under consideration, yet the
supJees has been repeatedly dragged in.
and those assailing the civil service law
have received hearty applause, even on
the Republican side. Ohio seems to be
the storm centre of the agitation against
the Law, and Mr.. Grosvenor does not stand
alone among the representatives from
that state who antagonize the Presidents
position in favor of the law. Seth
brown, who represents the, Sixth
ONO district, and who heretofore, has
been one Of the quietest mem bers Of the
House, on Friday surprised his hearers
with q very radical and bitter attack on
the law and a frank criticism of the Pre-
sldent's position. He was roundly ap-
plauded, and SO far no Ohio member has
stood up for the law. Mr.. johnson of In
diana, has made the ablest and most
fiery speeches in favor OF the law and
has rather outdone the attacking ora
tors; but nevertheless the applause has
rather been on the other side. Yet after
all the oratory and applause, the civil
service law is in no danger. The mem
bers who are the most violent in attack
do not generally wish to return to the
old spoils system of 20.years ago, although
some like Linney of North Carolina
might go so far. They realize that If all
Congressman would have time for moth.
ing but the demands of Office seekers
But the recent extensions of the law By
President Cleveland have taken in some
offices that. in the opinion OF large
number of Congressman, might properly
have been left outside the civil service
Then, also, some of the details of the ad-
ministration of the law by the civil SER
vice commission are unpopular. But
the critioisms in Congress do not general
ly &c beyond details. Nor is it fair to say
that the critics of the law want to attack
the purely clerical positions under the
government should be taken out of poll
tics is a principle generally aoquiesoed in
on the Republican side of the House at
sleast. The peculiar fervor of the Ohio
men on that subject is humorously ex-
planned by the allegation that every man,
woman and child in that state expected
an office when Hanna and Mckinley got
in, and that they now are laying the
failure of their expectations to the civil
service law. There may be little fact
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-13

''Have you noticed" said leading
member of the Ways and Means commit
tee to the PRESS correspondent. today
"that the revenues of the government for
the first nine days of this month have
been little in excess of a million dol
lars day? This is exclusive of the pay
ments on account of the Pacific railroad
transactions. AS the expenses OF the
government, SO far as they have to be
met by money raised in the way of tax
alton, are about million dollars day,
it is evident that the tariff law is begin
ming to afford revenue enough. And
furthermore, predict confidently that Ill
January or at least in February the reve-
nues will have risen to the point that
henceforth they will meet the expendl-
lures, provided OF course those expendi-
lures are not in excess of the present rate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
ITS FIRST COMMENCEMENT
Programme of the Commencement Exer- cisss of the Alabama Polytechnic
 Insldtute for Girls at Montevallo.

Montevallo, May 11.--(Special Corre- spondence.)-The programme of the first annual commencement of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute for Girls, at Monte vallo. has been issued. The date Is May 23-26.
 The commencement sermon will be preached by Dr. John O. Keener, D. D., of Greensboro. #n., ss H
 Monday, the 24ah, at 8 D.. m... the art leVee will be held 'tfsfae
 Tuesday, at 10 a. m. pr. George B. Eager, of Montgomery. will deliver the baecalaureate address. At 1:S0 D. nn an exhibition OF stenography, typewtfting, dressmaking, cooking and biography will be given, and at D. m. a co1cert
 Wednesday, Gov. Joseph F. Johnston will deliver an address, and at 2 p, rn., there will be a meeting of Ahe board of trustees.
 The success of the school during, it's first year is phenomenal, and the com mencement exercises will be extremely interesting. Quite a number of Selmians will doubtless attend. There are ten Selma young ladies in the school.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
RECORDER ARMSTRONG
Heached the City. Last NighS--ffe- Gives Glowing Description of the Agricul- turad and Mechanical College.

7 Hon. H. Clay Armstrong, grand secre- paly of the Grand Lodge of Masons, of Ala bama, and grand recorder of the Com
 mandery, reached the city last night. Mr. Armstrong Is ore. of the best in- formed Masons In the state, and has done
 much towards creating the tncreased in terest now felt in this old and ancient order which for many years after the war was dormant.
 Speaking of the commencement exer- eises of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, MT. Armstrong. says big prepai- a tions are being made for the occasion. It will be the twenty-fifth anniversary of the college under lhe control of the state and .here will be a grand reunion of the alumni. The college has enjoyed greater prosperity during the ysar just closing than ever before in it's history, over $50 students having matficulated. ~
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Markets by . Telegraph.
LOCAL MARKETS.

Following is the local wholesale prices in car load lots of the leading articles handled on. Morris avenue, viz: Flour, ribs and fesc 1 .Flour--Best patents, S5.25Q5.65; half pat sent l15t straights, $4.60; family $3.95. These quotations are for car load lots. Ribs, S5.25.
 Han.s-Jzc
 Dry salt clears, 5.25. Dry salt bellies $5.50. Smoked bellies. s650 Lard-BaSis, 4A
 Aleal-Feari, lic; straight. 67c. . 51,.... .,,.s..- FEED STUFF: sHHay-TNo, l. s14.25; No. ?, SIS. Bran-$16.
 Cotton seed meal-S1640. Oats-No. Z Yc: No. 3, 25c.
 PRODUCE. Strawberries, $2Q2.50. GooDprs. S4.5ylta.uu.
 Irish potatoes, inc Sweet potatoes. $2qs2.25 barrel. 2 Cahbage, 2A43c,t s#e -s Elg1n creamery butter, 20424c. Country butter, 10Q20c. \, Hens, 20G21c. f rfters--.None on hand. Eggs, Sc.
 Onions, S1kc.
 Bananas. S0cM$1.50. Oranges, $1.25@3 per box. Lemons, S2d$250 Apples, $S.5GGl3.75. ? 4 Cocoanuts. a. ..sr hundred: All live stock and packers products are quoted strong and in good demand Horses, $59uSlo. Mules, $4OGii0 Cattle. 1t,63Hc Veal Caives-s2 5OG$5. Good demand; Hogs-Packing from 175 pounds up' o12c' sasSgstsht ssagsrFsst g@2r and mixgd 2sdgSaac ac Spring Lambs-315G5c. Good demand. Steers-Best quality, 3Q3lsc~ Heifers-2& m3hc. Goys-293c. Oxen-Rough. 1A@2c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Read elsewhere the Com parison of Records of the grand old Mutual Life of New York, with 55 other compa-' nies combined. What a re- cord. 5-o-tf.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Join the party for Wilmington, N. C.. to the Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14, 1897 via the Southern Railway. Tick cts will be sold May 3rd to 7th, at one fare for the round trip, limited to fiiften days. Through trains carrying Pullman drawing room sleepers.
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Tray. Pass. Agent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
LOST.

Long, black spectacle case containing gold frame spec tacles. Name of the owner ''B. R. Nash, Sumter, s. e." stamped in gold letters on case. Return to him at Morris Hotel and be rewarded. zsee
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Your opportunity now to save money with vengeance at our removal sale. Caheen Bros. ensJnet
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

lam moving to Nos. 2Ol2 and 2O14 Third ave-, house re- 3,cently occupied by Birming- TlhaLn House Furnishing Go. I made money by moving and will save you money. by trad ing with me. o. c. Ellis, Jr.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

s'A Read elsewhere the Com- ] parison of Records of the grand old Mutual Life of New York, with 55 other compa- nies combined. What a re- {. cord. d Gs-9-p. sV
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
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 : 5Vi-Be-Ni Liver Pills, the great European ., hospital remedy for jaundlce, constipa- ti6nand all liver complaints. Price, 25 cents. AMZI GOLDEN DRUG CO.,, B alsA Riln1ing ham A Ia
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
GENERAL COTTON MARKETS.
New York Cotton MarFet.

New York, May 11.--The relative strength of actual cotton as compared with the fu- ture list continues to be-the prominent fea- ture of the cotton market without exciting might easily attract in normal conditions of business Very little desirable spot cot ton is available except in the way of high grades on which the demand is not running at present. The scope of fluctuations today was only a matter of five to eight points, taking the swing of the more active posi- tions. The English cotton market news was not satisfactory and crop news, while quite abundant, was more or less conflict ing, with a bearish average as to private ac- counts. After opening at one point advance to two points decline the market was inac- tive, but finally steady i'll tene at a net ad- vance of three 70 six points.
 Cotton-Siteady;; middling, 79Ic; net re- cepts, 700; gross, 5,420: exports to the con- tinent 952: forwarded S6S; sales, 27O, all spinners stock, 1S2, ,403
 Total today: Net receipts, 7,4S2: exports to Great ritain, 204: to France, HOO; to the continent 5,352; stock AS 156.
 Consolidated: Net receipts, 19,060: exports to Great Britain, 10, 444 France 227S; to the continent, 13SN,
 Total since Sept |: Net receipts, 6 507, ,253; ; evnnrts to rffeat Britain. 2,Se5 26S; to France, 670,771: to the continent, 1,94S,416; to the channel, 54S1.
 CottonEFutures opened dull: sales, 12Oo bales. January. 6S6; February, 6.90: May, 7.3O; June. 735: July, 7.S9: August 7.36; Sep tember, 705: October, 6.S2 November, 6.S1; December. 6.S S3.=-z--.. ----z-
 Spot cotton closed steady. Middling gulf Sc: middling uplands, 7Ac.
 ha'es. January. 6.92; February. 697; March, 7.01: May 7.42; June, "A; July, 7,47; August, 7.43 September, ITO; October, 6S7: Novem- Der, 6S7: December. 6.S9.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Brooms and Alabama Rolled Oats.

M 'MILLAN-LEE CO, manufacturers of M brooms and packers of Alabama rolled oats. 2105-7 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

SPECIAL SCHEDULE, SOUTHERN f5 BAPTIST CONVENTION. Arrangements have been made for a special train to leave Birmingham via the Ala bama Great Southern railroad at g D. m, May 4, making connection with the train from Chat anooga to Wilmington via Asheville and Greensboro. Parties desiring to use this train, please notify pa ssenger office of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and Southern railway, phone No. 846, of pr. P. T, Hale, Dr. B. D. Gray, Dr. John D. Jordan aScihedule via Atlanta, srain leaves Bir- minghnm at 5:55 a. m., arrives at Gre sns- boro at a. m. next morning. Through coaches and slsepers from Atlanta with out change.
 ls4 J. P. BILLUPS,
 T. P. A Southern Ky.
 c. M. BILLHETMER,
 T. P. A, A. G. s. Ky. May 4, 2t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
NOTICE.

There, will be a called meeting of the board of trustees of the United Charities at their office tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, at 10:30 a. m. .i.s-.. as a'
 MRS. c. P. PERRIN. Secragary.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
CottON Latter


 New York, May 11.-(Special)-In strong contrast with the bureau report of yester- day was the weekly crop bulletin of the government issued this afternoon. The lat ter gave anything but satisfactory report on the progress of the crop during the past week, and it stimulated the market coll siderably. Liverpool this morning was two to two and a half sixty-fourths lower. This was considered rather a favorable report, ibut the belief in lower prices was still strong here and our market opened slightly under last nights close. August sold on the first call at 7.3Z The market was dull and narrow during most of the day and the gov ernment bulletin about the only fea- ture of interest. The tone of the report en- oouraged buying and when the short sellers of yesterday tried to recover their cotton prices advanced. The close was steady, with 7.i3 bid for August. The weather in the south will have great influence in the market now. With anything but the best crop accounts we think cotton should bring higher prices. RIORDAN & co.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Brass and Bronze Foundry.

T HE c. L. ANDERSON co. Qimited), l brass and bronze foundry, corner Twen- ty-fourth street and First avenue. Rolling Phone SS2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Dry goods of every descrip- tion at sacrifice sale. We are. going to move. Caheen Bros.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
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., 1897-05-12
Boiler Works.
Bridge and Boiler Works.

4 LABAMA BRIDGE AND BOILER n WORKS, W. M. Nails, J.. H. McCune, proprietors. Avenue A and Twenty-second street Structural work, furnaces, boilers,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Read elsewhere the Com parison of Records of the grand old Mutual Life of New York, with 55n others compa- nies combined. What a re- cord. 5-o-tt.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Cotton.Seed Mill.

D BRENNAN & CO.,, manufacturers of tho I Enterprise cotton seed mill, dealers in pulleys, beting, and mill supplies. 112O First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Chicaec Change.

5 Chicago, May n.--Wheat had varied ex- perience today The government crop re- port pulling one way and bad California crop reports and large export business tug ging in ths opposite direction made a de- cidedly turbulent market of it. In the end July had advanced 15c. Corn and oats were remarkably strong. gaining 12aAc respec- lively, Provisions were easy, but show no material prince changes.
 LenuIng futures r..Lgs su us follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
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-sixth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Walker-Ne Wman Coal Go. Splint Coal. Phone 317. % 16-wed-fri-sun e4 sa'4#s5
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
Founders and Machinists.

IT OOD MACHINE CO.,, founders and ma II chinists, repairers of machinery. Heavy forgings, car wheels and axles of all kinds Builders of electric locomotives. First avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone, 209.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

M ILLIAMSON IRON CO, foundry, ma W chine and boiler shop. First avenue and Fifteenth street. Phone, 20S
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12
BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIES, Patronize Home Industries and Build Up Birmingham
Baskets and Butter Trays.

D ATES MANUFACTURING CO, manu- D factures split baskets, wire end butter trays, 17O2 First avenue. Phone PIP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-12

Cash tio9 nsNFeurmFirm; NJ; No; ? No. red, 92al a9344; No. ? corn, 242l@25; No. 2 oats, 1Sq1SA; No. 2 white fob: 22a221a; ? barley, nominal; No fob, 27d33; No. flax seed, 771aM79; prime Timothy seed $2.9o mess pork, per barrel, SS.60QsS.65; lard, per 100 pounds $3.95; short ribs sides, loose, S4 45 d$4.47la; dry salted shoulders. boxed, 5AG51a short clear sides, boxed, 5Q51s; whisky, dis tillers' finished goods, per gallon. $1.19; su- gars, cut, loaf, unchanged; granulated, un- changed; No. yellow corn, 24%q25A.