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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920. 6-5-tf ..AlEl ,llz
 PERSONAL.

Gov. Joseph F. Johnston was in Birn1- ingham yesterday.
 Hon. Charles E.. Waller, of Hale, was in the city yesterday.
 MT. Caldwell Bradshaw will leave to- day for a business trip in the east.
 Dr. G. c. Chapman was elected secre- tary of the Jefferson County Medical so- ciety. .EE 54ls. :. "sr4 a.ls..
 pr. Wyatt Hef1in came within three votes of being elected president of the Jefferson County Medical society.
 The mining committee, left yesterday for Walker county to continue their work of inspection of mines in that district.
 pr. J. W. Newman left yesterday over the Louisville and Nashville for Nash vile, in the interest of the Epworth league.
 Hons. W. H. Matthews and Kenna- mar, of Marshall, members of the special committee appointed to examine the nor mai schools, were in the city yesterday.
 Ladies' we have holiday slippers for the gentlemen in a great many styles and prices. Please give us look before buy ing and oblige T. c. KING,
 2026 1st avenue.
 Representative Charles E. Waller, chairman of the convict committee, was in the city last night He leaves for his home today to attend to some private business. His committee spent yesterday at Speigner's inspecting the government farm, and will be there today also.
 T. c. King has purchased several thous- and pairs of shoes at prices never heard of before These goods were bought so cheap that he can save you 20 to 50 cents on every dollar.
 MT. James M. Pickens, who is known well to some of our citizens, goes to Washington this week to accept a posi- tion in the agricultural department as stenographer, having passed most ex- cellent examination before the civil ser- vice examiners in October last. He is a bright young man, and a prosperous future is his
 Hon. A. Y. Glover senator from Greene county who was in Florence with his committee Investigating the Normal school, passed through Birmingham yes terday. MT. Glover is very able legis- lator, and the impressions made upon the people of Florence by him on his recent visit was of such a nature that num- Der of the citizens accompanied him to his train and extended their best wishes and thanks for his interest in their cause.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.

New Orleans, Jan. 12.-A tremendous crowd marked the first Ladies Day of the meeting, the attendance being vari- ously estimated at 5000 to 10000 people. Only one favorite won and the public lost money.
 Summaries:
 First Race-Six furlongs. Minnie Mur- phy 91 Clay, 2 to 1, won; Irish Lady, second; Gismonda, third. Time, 1:15A.
 Second Race-For 2-year-olds, three furlongs. Millstream, 1O5, (C. Reiff), 4 to l, won; Georgie C., second; Our Liz zie, third. Time, 37%.
 Third Race-Selling, mile and a quar- ter. Constant, 99, A. BarretD to 1, won; Billy Mckenzie, second; Fasig, third. Time, 2:11A.
 Fourth Race-Handicap seven fur longs. Paladin, 112 q. HilD, to 5, won; Maggie S., second; Marquise, third. Time, 1:2SA.
 Fifth Race-Hurdles. mile and a fur long. Mir Dunlap, 130 (Finnegan), to l, won; Brakeman, second; Folly, third. Time, 2:05%.
 Sixth Race-Selling, one mile: Little Billy, 106 (HarD, 12 to 1, won; c. c. Bum- Till, second; Lightfoot, third. Time, 1:45A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
TODAY,S ENTRIES.

New Orleans, Jan. 12.-Following are the entries for tomorrow's races:
 First Race-Three-fourth mile, selling. Ettarre, 94; Sim w., 101; If 103; Kath- erine, 105; Miss Rowett 106; Alamo 1OS; The Sculptor. 10S; High Test, 113.
 Second Race-Seven-eighth mile for maiden 4-year-olds and upwards. Virgie S., 97; Test, 97 Lucullus, 99; MT. Dayton, 99; Jim Maddox, 99; Belva, 102 Heritage, 104; Sir Fred, 105.
 Third Race-Seven-eighth mile, sell ing. Eleanor Me, 100; Al Miles, 100; Springtime, 100; Bob Johnson 102 Am Der Glints, 103; Necedah, 1O3; Samson, 105; Alva, 105; Denver, 105; Countess Irma, 107; R. Q. Bann, 10S; Senator Morrill,, 10S
 Fourth Race--Mile and a sixteenth, handicap. Booze, 105; Viscount, 90; Can nonade, 97; Alvin w, 102; Ramona, 11O; Paladin, Ill; Farmer Leigh, 97; Martha Smith, 93; Judge Steadman, 90; Elyria, 92; Cotton King, 96; Bridgeton 106.
 Fifth Race-Three- -fourths mile, selling. Snag, S4; Marchie D., Woodlawn, S7; Three Times, S9; D. L., 91 Jim Roland 91 {; Rolandis, 92; Glimmering, 9S; Harry B., 102; Renaud, 102; Galley West, 104.
 Sixth Race--Three-fourth mile, sell ing. Kruna, S6; Jasper, S9; Baal Cad, S7; Laura Davis, 97; The Aristocrat. 100; Ida Wagner. 102; Billy Jordan, 106; Judge Bull lock, 107; Little Matt. 110; Text, 110.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Phone J. E. Gossett when your pipes burst. II-3o-tf
Splint Coal. Va. and Ala. OOdl OOs sun&wed If.
JOHN H. SPARKS

Big 10-Cent Shows Located at Seven-
 teenth Street and First Avenue
 Two hours solid enjoyment for only 10 cents awaits all of Birmingham who seek pleasure.
 The shows are located at Seventeenth street and First avenue. They gave two performances yesterday to immense crowds, which were highly pleased with the character and good order of the per- fdrmances. The press notices which this show has received from other places are highly complimentary.
 Wilmington (N. CD Daily Messenger says:
 Holm 1T. Sparks show is a real old- time one-ring circus, with one ring, and one act at one time, and the best clowns we have seen since we were boys. It certainly makes one think of childhood days to pay Sparks show a visit.
 Raleigh (N. O News Observer says Sparks show is the children's holiday.
 Durham (N. CD Sun says: Best show ever paid our city a visit Every act feature, every performer an artist
 Anniston (Ala.) Daily Hot Blast says Sparks circus is 10 cents in price, but at least 50 cents in quality. The free bal loon ascension was admirably done.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
NOW READY FOR SERVICE.

Philadelphia, Jan. 12.-After having been out of service for more than year, during which time she has been thor oughly overhauled and repaired, the United States dynamite gun vessel, the Vesuvius, went into commission at League Island navy yard at 1 o'clock this morning. Lieutenant Commander John E. Pillshury. five officers and the crew of sixty-four men reported at League Island for duty this morning, and
 they at once went aboard the vessel and the simple ceremony of commissioning the ship was soon over The cruisers stores and ammunition are ready for her and will be put aboard at once and the ship will sail in a few days for southern waters to watch for filibusters.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Splint Coal. Va, and Ala. Coal Go. sun&wed If.
 Order Splint Coal, sun&wed If
Celebrated Splint Coal. Walker-NeWman Coal Go.
 Phone 317. D. S. we'd fri -sun
Order Splint Coal. sunawed
IMPORTANT MEETINGS
Of Bank Directors of Birmingham-Wha
 Was Done by Them.

The stockholders meeting of the Peo- ple's Savings Bank and Trust company was held at their banking house yester- day afternoon.
 The following directors were e-e1ected: Henry B. Gray, George A. Blinn, Oscar w. Underwood, W. James Whaley, w. J. Hendley, J. P. Mudd and Jno. D. Elliott. The directors met afterwards and re- elected the following officers: President, Henry B. Gray; vice-president, Geo. A. Blinn, and attorney, Oscar w. Under wood.
 The report of the officers showed the business of the bank in a most 1ourishing condition, and reported a net increase of earnings over previous year of 100 per cent. r. slf-i.s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
A HoPELEss NoMINATIoN.

Hartford. Conn.,. Jan. 12-The republi- can caucus of senators and representa- tives for the nomination of a United States senator for six years from March 4, 1887, was held in the hall of representa- tfves this afternoon. Hon. O. E. Platt, Of Meridian, was nominated to succeed himself by Representative Gallagher, of Meridian. MT. Platts nomination was made unanimous and by exclamation. The democratic members of the general assembly in caucus today nominated Joseph B. Sargent, of New Haven, for United States senator for six years from March 4 1S97
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
WILL BLOW TAPS" NO MORE.

Took Morphine With Suicidal Intent, and
 May Prove Successful.
 Mobile, Ala, Jan. 12.-Thomas H. Sap pington, a former bugler in the United States army, who was stationed at Mt. Vernon barracks at the time the late Jefferson Davis died and who blew taps" over the grave of the ex-president of the confederacy when his remains were laid to rest in New-Orleans, took morphine with suicidal intent this morning and was found in his room unconscious about noon. He was removed to the city hos pital, and is not yet out of danger.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Order Splint Coal. sunawed If
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. jes-tf
 TERSELY TOLD.

Mr. Ingalls tonight is the talk of the town. N , sest.t.t.
 Usual prices for the-Ingalls lecture to- night viz: $I.00, -75c, BOG, 25c.
 Columbian Cyclopedia Headquarters- Smith & Montgomery Book and Sta ation- cry Company. 1a If.
 The faculty and cadet corps of How ard college have reserved seats in body Ito hear MT, Ingalls tonight.
 All classes have become deeply inter- ested in hearing MT. Ingalls. The pop ulists want to see the big man they downed and hear what he will say of their pant in the "Crisis.'t Even the col
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
FOUR KILLED
And One Badly Injured as Result of a
 Terrible Explosion.


 Terrible Explosion.
 Pittsburg. Jan. 12.-At 9:15 this morning the tank house of the Columbia, Powder company, located in a hollow, one-half a mile from the Ohio river, and midway between the burroughs of Shousetown and Shanopin, blew up. Five minutes later the storage room, in which was stored large quantity of explosive material, was also shattered by a terrific explosion. MT. Stickney, proprietor of the works, and his two daughters are dead.
 P. McCluskey is fatally injured and Walter Crane very seriously injured.
 The glycerine magazine is now sur rounded by an uncomfortable fire,,, and will doubtless explode. adding greatly to the damage of property.,ssas.. .s,,ves
 At 1O:a0 a. m. t.e, residences of Irwin Porter, Houghton's barn, Hart's, house and other buildings had been burned.
 Houses for considerable distance sur
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
ALABAMA NATIONAL.

At the annual meeting this morning directors were elected as follows
 E. w. Fucker, Joseph F. Johnston, A. T. Jones, A. O. Lane, John w. Tomlin- son, M. T. Porter, w. c. Ward, w. l.. Sims B. F. Roden. -4i.-. ea-,.. .'f-
 The directors met and reelected the following officers: Edmund w Rucker president; A. T. Jones, vice-presfdent; ; w. A. Porter, cashier; H. L. Badham, as- sistant cashier.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Order Splint Coal. sunawed
ATTACKED THE PRESS.

Columbus, S. C.. Jan. 12.-The legisla- lure met in annual session today. Gov. Evans final message, a lengthy docu- ment. was sentiin and v n he read to- morrow. Its onfy aensa tipnal flea ture Is an attack on the daily press of the state. The workings of the qdispensary are re- viewed at great length. sx ,'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING.

New York. Jan. 12.-A special meeting of the directors of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company will be held in this city tomorrow, at which it is expected that Col. c. M. McGhee will be elected to the directory to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John H. Inman. It Is al so probable that one of the present mem bers of the board will resign to make room for another who will materially strengthen the management of the com-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
FIRST NATIONAL.

At noon the stockholders of the First National bank met and elected the fol- lowing board of directors for the ensuing year: N. E. Barker, w. & Brown, T. T. Hillman, Robert Jemison, T. H. Mol ton, B. F. Moore, George L, Morris, F. D. Nabers, c. P. Perrin, B. M. Tutwiler, William A. Walker
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
BERNEY NATIONAL.

The stockholders of the Berney Ma tional bank met at noon and elected the following board of directors for the en- suing year: T H. Aldrich, Walker Per- cy, J. B. Adams, James Spence, Charles Wheelock, Robert Stephens, J. B. Cobbs, w. F. Aldrich and James A. Going.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
STATE HERALD TIPS.

First Race--ALAMO, THE SCULP- TOR, MISS ROWETT.
 Second Race-SIR FRED, MIR. DAY TON, JIM MADDOX
 Third Race-COUNTESS IRMA, SEN- ATOR MORRILL,, NECEDAH.
 Fourth Race-BRIDGETON, BOOZE, VISCOUNT.
 Fifth Race-RENAUD, WOODLAWN, GALLEY WEST
 Sixth Race-BILLY JORDAN, IDA WAGNER, KRUNA.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
COMBINE
On Oysters Broken.

Patronize the man who has always sold them within the reach of all. The old reliable dealer, w. M. Rush, has opened up at the Palace Drug store, corner 2Oth street and 2d alley. Oysters will be sold at the following low prices:
 Large extra plants at 75c per 100.
 Large extra selects at 50c per 100.
 Plain selects at 40c per 100.
 Telephone 141
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Order Splint Coal. Phone 1145 and 614. sun&wed If.

Seats for MT. Ingalls, lecture are now on sale and the choicest ones are being se- cured.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. l2, '97. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore OK isiing under the firm name of Bailey, Mcconnell & Howard has this day dissolved by mu- tua1 consent. All claims against said firm will be presented to Roscoe Mcconnell, or to T. D. Howard at No, 22l Twenty First Street
 JAMES BAILEY,
 ROSCOE MCCONNELL,
 J. w. HOWARD.
 Referring to above, l beg to announce that I will continue the Real Estate and Insurance business under the firm name of Roscoe Mcconnell & Co., with offices at No. 2O2l First Avenue, up stairs, and re- spectfully solicit the business of the patrons of the old firm and the public generally.
 ROSCOE MCCONNELL. Referring to above, we beg to announce that we will con- tinue the Real Estate and h. surance business at No. 22l Twenty-First Street, and re- spectfully solicit the business of the old firm and the public generally.
 BAILEY & HOWARD. Splint Coal is the best.
 sun&wed If.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
Totals .............$i,sS ,sS9 75 1892 50 s2,eS2 25
STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED.
PAY ROLLS.

January ............ ..S 2,1S1 co February ........ ...... ........... .. 2,371 72 March ....., ,......, ....... ....... 2300 co April ....... ............. ....... .. 2317 IS May ....,......,.. .,..... ...... 2217 51 June ....... ........s...... 2299 IS July .......... ...... ............ 2331 20 August ....,, ................ 2377 95 September ..... ...... ............ 2,372 25 October .... ..... ..... ..... 2235 33 November ...... .......s........ 2330 67 December r.......................... .. 2352 IS
 Total ....... ..... ....... ......... .s27, ,7s7 e2
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.

Grand Masquerade Ball of Teutonia at Turner Hall, Jan- uary l2. 1.8-5t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Va. and Ala. Coal Co. Splint COdl. E,r~r sun&wed If.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Order Splint Coal. Phone ll45 and 6l4. sun&wed if.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Splint Coal. Va. and Ala. Coal Co. sun&wed If.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Splint Coal is the best.
 snn&Yed if.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
CASH RECEIPTS.
TAXES COLLECTED.

Totals ....sssO 30 s57s Co ,l.a2s OO slO. .2ss 31
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13
PATROUMEN.

When their duties are carefully consider ed, 1t Is evident they are justly entitled tt this aseistance
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-13

Big 10-Cent Shows Located at Seven-
 teenth Street and First Avenue
The herald., 1897-06-03
CHICAGO MARKETS
The Days Transaction on the Board
Of Trade


CHICAGO, June 2--For the first time In
q week wheat showed some sign of
strength. For an hour the market held
firm under covering by shorts, who were
more In evidence than for some time past.
The market got part of its early firmness
from the steadiness in cables, the Liver
pool market showing little change and the
continental markets being higher, not
withstanding the slump here yesterday.
Chicago inspected into store q carloads
and 81, 500 bushels were withdrawn from
store. Minneapolis and Duluth reported
receipts of 1853 cars, compared with 207 q
week ago and 37S on the corresponding day
of one year ago. The Missouri crop re-
ports showed nine points decline since May
list and only 60 per cent Of the area sown to
be still standing. On the other hand, the
temperature was more seasonable. show
.ers falling generally over the winter
spring wheat section. July opened at S7A
67ss, against yesterdays closing OF 67@67X.
and advanced to 67MG6711 where 1t held
for some time. AS soon as the support
from shorts was taken from the market
prices declined, and at II o'clock July was
at 66A. The decline uncovered 90 many
buying orders that It became evident
there were still some heavy shorts will
ing to take what profit there was in snles
made at over 81. 1t recovered from 66X
to 67A, but had another break ON the re-
ceipt Of Bradstreet's report giving the re-
duction in the worlds visible for the week
at only 2S12. 900 bushels, whereas It was
generally expected 1t would show a de-
crease Of 100000 bushels or more. The
price dropped on that to 6eX. but the read
mess Of shorts to buy at anything under
81 was again displayed by another quick
recovery to 67N. hTe latter advance WAS
soon added to, when buying on long ac-
count was seen to be festure Of the trad~
ing. The bulls took hold AZ soon as II be-
came known that the local inquiry FOR
cash wheat. Of which fumoro had be6n
prevalent ~ the forenoon, had resulted ID
The herald., 1897-06-03
Real Estate Transfers
wEDNEsDAY. June 2. !

WEDNESDAY,, June 2, 1897.
g. J. and w. D. Turner to M. e. Haga-
dorn-Lot 22, Skillen's subdivision; $2356.
L. Hayden and J. q. H. Lampadius to
A. v. Seaman-Lot %, Adams Street Park
tract; $275
T. Pickens to o. P. Clark, trustee-Part
section 36, north, 10 west; $500.
s. I. and M. L. Ford to M. p Patterson
Lot 76, ]. E. Packard's Vineyard tract;
$500.
w. Lampson to e. g. Greening-Lot Al,
Epence's addition to Boyle Heights; $3.50.
Bank of Long Beach to M. Barnsdollar
West 971s feet Of otto, block iii. Long
Beach: $500.
g. e. and A. Antonieski to G. A. White
Lot 2O6, Grider & Dow's subdivision of
Briswalter tract; $4,000.
e. e. and d. A. Long to s.. p. Mattison--
Lot 8, Mattison tract; $500.
e. E. and j. Crise to r. H. and g.. r.
Maclay-South acres Of south 10 acres of
block 1856. Maclay Rancho: $500.
Z G. s. and o. H. Lockhart to r. M. Young
Lots g. 10, II and IL. block 49,; lots Z 8,
Ii, 16, II and 18, block 35, Occidental Heights
tract; $1,000.
M. B. and e. sheehan to O. ]. Rowley-
Lots q. 22 20 and "a. block sS. Long Beach;
5000.
A. H. Morse to A. A. Hutchinson-Iot ot IA.
block 60 Electric Railway Homestead AS
sociation tract; $3.50. I-1
G. v. and ]. s. Hall to M. r. Keller-Lot
IA. block 8. Charles Victor Hall tract; 5000.
G. N. stimson to Mrs. g. j. Jones--Aeree-
ment to convey lot II, J. Marion Brooks
aubdfvinion; Q060. KS
The herald., 1897-06-03

is dificult to read and which is not for the
beneflt of the fellow with poor eyesight.
A man about to insure his life should
first know what kind of policy he wants
and can keep alive. Then he should be able
to read and analyze the conditions Of the
policy to see IL 1t meets his wants He
should then pick out the company that is
the strongest and most able to carry the
risk. The investments Of company fire.
quently reveal the character of manage
ment. Buyers Of life insurance should
avoid companies too closely related to
bucket shops and Wall street gamblers.
At the National Board Of Underwriters
annual meeting, recently referred to In
these columns the report of the commit
tee on incendiarism and arson was OF es-
pecial interest The chairman reported
that during the year there had been 265 re-
wards offered. amounting to $s1. 15o, nifty
two more in number and $12700 more In
amount than during the preceding year.
This is the largest in number and amount
offered in any other year since the fund
was subscribed in 1879. In all, 1892 re-
wards have been offered, amounting to
$1,343, $780, Fifteen rewards were paid dur
ing the year, amounting to $3.50. securing
twenty-four convictions. The sentences
averaged nine years. not counting the four
years each, II ever found within the
borders of North Carolina. for completely
In the fires at Kinston, in that state. There
was one life sentence. Since the estab-
lishment Of the fund 20s rewards have been
paid, amounting to $62, 769, and resulting in
298 convictions.
The committee also considered unfavora-
bly, the suggestion to widen the opera
tions of the work, and practically estab-
lish a bureau of Information relative to
incendiaries and their operations. Any such
departure would. in the opinion Of the COM
mittee, by increasing expense and assess
merits, imperil the existence OF the re-
ward fund. 1t was suggested, however.
that any information had by the companies
regarding incendiaries or suspected incen-
diaries. would, II sent to the committee,
be of benefit. The movements in various
states towards establishing the office of
fire marshal was highly commended by the
committee, and the plan to print on the
policies a warning concerning the penal
ties for arson was presented by the COM
mittee.
The herald., 1897-06-03
Building Permits

The following permits were issued by the
building superintendent during the past
two days:
M. M Walter, corner Ninth street and
Central avenue, store to move and repairs;
500.
M. M. Walters, corner Ninth street and
Central avenue, two-story building, stores
below and living rooms above: 1854.
Mary ]. MAR, Forester avenue, repairs
and addition; $500.
Jewel Pease. 3015 South Main street, re-
pairs and addition; $125.
George Stierlin, Orange, near Alvarado
street. six-room cottage; $1,000.
Mrs. Anna Hughes, corner Hoover and
Clinton streets, repairs and additions; $3.50.
Farnsworth, Hope, between Ninth and
Tenth, tents; $10O.
Mrs. M. A. Moffat, Marin avenue. six
room cottage; $725.
John Herman, Nella street, one-story
cottage $500.
Bryson & Bonebrake Bryson block, re-
pairs; $3.50.
Edward Powers. Griffith and Twenty
ninth streets. store and dwelling; $3.50.
Besides three permits for repairs under
500 each.
The herald., 1897-06-03
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS
Call Board Prices of Cereals and Ship
ments Received

SAN FRANC1SCO. June 2-wheat dull; !;
December. 1.21A. Barley quiet and firm 4:
December. 6Sss. Corn, large yellow, 1OO1
1.03%. California bran, 14.5O01500
Flour-Family extras, 4.75G4S5; bakers
extras, 4.5094.65; superf1ne, 410G4.35
Wheat-No. shipping, 1.22A61.25 for
local use. 1.25d1271h; milling, 1.3O@1.35.
Barley-Feed, 7O6721a; choice bright, 7s% !;
do new, 70 brewing, S5@S7k.
Oats-Puget sound, 1.07h11.20; fancy
white feed higher; inferior grades, $50
1.07h.
Receipts-Flour, quarter sacks, 4SO0;
wheat, centals, 2300; barley, centals, 1900;
beans, sacks, 63 corn, centals, 5000; pota-
toes. sacks, A00; onions, sacks, SIS; bran,
sacks. 345; middlings, sacks. 227; hay tons,
573; straw, tons, 173; wool. bales. 1872; hides,
number. 5a5; quicksilver. TASKS, 1S; wine,
gallons, 10000.