davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
A CANAL ACROSS FLORIDA

New Orleans Times Democrat.
 \ revival is announced of the idea of a ship canal across Florida. The canal has been several times proposed, and even some surveys have been made, and the calculations held out the hope that the scheme might be undertaken and would pay fair interest on the cost
 The present project is organized by New York and Florida capitalists, among them ex-Gov. Fleming. They have an engineer surveying the topog- raphy between Cedar Keys on the gulf and San Augustine on the Atlantic. A number of surveys have already been made for canal across Florida which will be utilized by the new com pany.t It will also make some surveys of it's own, and 1t hopes to have all the prefiminaries completed by November, when it can go to work. The canal will be IA miles in length. The new com necessary capital to construct the canstl. s-t
 That canal will be constructed across the peninsula of Florida has always been a simple question of time, The work is not difficult. nor expensive, and it has only been question of the etxent of the traffic that would pass through it, and whether It was large enough to pay fair interest on the cost of construction. All the vessels trading between New Orleans. Calves. on, Pensacola and Mobile and the Mexican ports on the one hand, and Eu- rope and the Atlantic coast on the other, would use the canal, which would save them some 600 miles in distance and the storms and dangers off the south coast of Florida and the Bahama reefs. New Orleans would of course be the Fading beneficiary of she canal as the largest gulf port; and, moreover, 1t would secure ;he greu test reduction in distance.
 The Southern Pacific steamers have re- gently made the distance between this port and New York in less than four days. With a shortening of the route GOO miles they would make it in less than three. and the time by water between here and Manhattan would be very little more than that by rail as far as passengers are concerned, and decidedly shorter for freight.
 Hence it is that New Orleans. although it has taken little interest in the canal, and has done practically nothing to se- cure it's constructions Is deeply interested in the work, and hopes that the news of the caral being built is true in all par ticuiarS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
A eAcHELoRlc BALLAD.

A BACHELORiC BALLAD. lovo to sigh as have sighed Times numbered by the score S..i ieaiise ho~ s.aud 1t Is To be a bachelor. love to sen. on buttons or Put neclkbanGs on my shirts And run the needle through my thumb Gee whiz, but how it hurtsi love 10 put patch upon My trousers and to lsnow That life is full of trials for The man who tries 10 sew. love to crawl far underneath The bureau and to swear Because my collar buttons gono And vanished in thin air. lovo to darn my socks and things Tho accent on tho things love to note the ruined clothes My washerwoman brings. l love 10 come home at an hour do not care to state And realise no one will ask Why I've hecn out so late. l love to eat my lonely meals At some cheap restaurant Where I enn get all else on earth Except just what I want.  love to laugh as have laughed So often heretofore And realize Low grand it is To be bachelor.
 L'ENvoI. I love-ah, mo, but she is fair, The maid that I adorei She's promised very soon I'll cease To be bachelor. aa
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
We teach Pitmanic Short
Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. 4-a8-tf
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that meeting of the stockholders of the Age-Herald Pub fishing company is called for Tuesday, August 31st. 1897, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the office of the Age-Herald Publishing com pany in Birmingham, Alabama, for the purpose of adopting bylaws and such other business as may properly come be- fore the meeting
 Done by order of the board of directors this 29th day of July, 1897.
 E. W. BARRETT, N. l.. MILLER, President.
 Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
She Shot Ten TurIss.

eA-little Greek peasant girl was wounded at the battle of Carditzn while fighting j side ,by side with her brother When her T brother was called out to the war, she, having nowhere to go, accompanied him. She thinks she shot about ton Turks be- fore being wounded herself
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
A GENUINE MARK DOWN"

Pittsb6srg Chronicle.
 Mrs. sShopper-Do> you. beiisye >that-any or these hVark downs are genuine?
 Mrs. Sei&em-Some of them are, I kno ". My son got oSne of them. What was it % "A Wife HeN married girl in combina- fion store. SfNe was twsnty-four marked down fIom thi1rty-ninra"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

see you later-at she waxworks exhibi- ton. .D---F Fhegende Blaetter.
 Dear Old Boston Again: visitor--I hear Iagious! Pnilips- "Oh, not at al, madam; mer=iy contiguous. Truth.
 SAnd, yPurz wife. aimed at and struck your head with the cup?" "Yes, sir. :" Well, then, all 1 have to say Is that you should be very proud of her. a-Tid-BIts. sOften the ease: z.Dobson-she has lots of money, but she Is so horribly ugly she could get no one to marry her but him. fortune.-Puck.
 What did you stop that clock in your room for, Jane?"I Because. mum. the moinin', mum, jest when l wants to sleep. p."-Tid-Bits.
 What do you think of the fresh air fund for babies?" Its all right for poor babies, but if our youngster gets any more air in his lungs, we won't be able to live>w him.''.-Puck
 Nice sntleman-"How old are you. lit tie boy And how old is your brother?' Swipesy--eYes; Jlm's seven and I'm eleven. "--isIS arlsas City Star.
 "A few bottles of beer were taken up in Andresfs balloon" remarked MT Hazel wood, Do you suppose he intends to have a high old timer" replied MT. Glen wood.-Plttshurg Chronicle Telegraph.
 Grigson-' -'It was grest fun sitting there and passing remarks upon the people as they came in." Sarton-"Ah, but, talk ing of fun, you should have heard the re- marks of some of the people after you went out."-Boston Transcript.
 My fcrksshava some family plate" said one small gi1'lin boastful tone. Well" replied the other, ~that isn't anything. Our folks have some armor plate, and whatis more, they. are going to sell it to the government. Wv Washington Star.
 Mrs msonb-ak-"Here's an item which says: Tn a railway collision in North Carolina a 4-year-old child at an open car window was thrown out of the window by the shock and escaped in- jury.s-22. MT. Crimsonbe in the world do you sIpr zee they ever managed to get ths wi 3 " openg'-Yonkers Statesman.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
A uNIOuE SIGN.
AnMrlcan Druggist.

American Druggist.
 In the line of novelties of advertising there is one Chicago druggist whose de- parture would be hard to discount This gentleman, whose place of business is in Hyde Park district, announces that he has choice line of b,ue-blooded Angora cats. His business cards bear a picture of an aristocratic-looking tabby in one corner, and after the address are the words, Drug store and cattery."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
AS SILLY AS OF YoRE.

Diogenes was on foot with a bicycle lan-
 Why do, you carry that lanterql?" in-
 "I am looking for the best wheel on the market, quoth Diogenes, land up to the present date each man I have met has rec commended a different one.-Washington Capital
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
MRS. WlNsloWs SOOTHING syRUp

WIFO' |WIHJlUW oVO T TIIFU oT NUT-- Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. TT SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLIC and iszthe best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-hYe cents 8 bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
ALL SORTS.

If some unknown admirer wene to send me, a handsome ring, I'd know 1t camesfrom you."-Fiiegende Blaetter.
 Dauber--1 put all of my feeling in my work. Critic (examining the picturs )- You usually feel bad, don't you?-Le Rlre
 q wish to see some collars" "Yes, ma am, Aw-ladies' or genelemen's S ?'' "Gentlemen's, siG For ladies' use. Chi cago Tribune.
 Where was Magma Charter signed 2" asked eacher in the South of London Board School. Please, sir. at the bot tom. "-Ti.-Bits,
 "When I married my wife loved her so much that could have Gevoured her." And now ?" And now I'm sorry didn't do it."-'Illustre de Poche.
 Notorious Murderer Gas lha is lead to tho galiows) to his pal: "Good-by. Eek. I'll
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
wHE.N. NATIrRE

.Ncds assistance t1may be best to render tt promptly. but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only.when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Sryup of Ffgsg sgsrnanufaetured by the California Fig Syrup company.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
Sacred Concert at East Lake Sunday by Chace's band, Phil Memoli, director.
UkDELIVERED TELEGRAMS.

Following telegrams remain undeliv- cred at the Western Union: Jas. Whistler R. c. Gursero. Ada Terry (colored). Rev. F. P. Culver. John Rhine.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
sANTNG LABOR.

Chicago Recor,h. aoY ofasls, e . 'aea
 "Our typewriter .ail asked the boss if he couldn't tighten her work this hot weather.'' D What did he say?" V'aH re 0rng Hv
 ''He told her moi 9.o hit her typewriter keys so hard and to lick hsr postage stamps only on the corneis.'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
CAUSED MUCH EXCITEMENT.

Brussels, July Sole Soiree publishes a especial editionAannouncing thai the British government has renounced the comemrcial trea:y with Belgium. The an- nouncement has caused much excitement in eomemrcial circles.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
GETTING HER USED TO TT

Bildad-I expect to leave my wife a great
 Ichabad-You're getting in practice, I suppose, by leaving her so much now?- London Figaro.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
Easx on nInrderera.

Austria is the country most lenient to murderers. In ten years over 500 persons were found guilty of murder, of whom only 23 were put to death.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
!. GOES TO NEW YORK.

Minneapolis, Minn.. July 30--Waiter Wilmot eX-manager of the Minneapolis ball team, has signed with New York. He leaves to join the Giants Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
Biblical Rebnke to Flirtina

A New York clergyman finds Biblical
 rebnke to flirting in Proverbs -5 -t; '' He that winketh with t@ eye causeth sor- Rrosxev @s sass ers
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

nerves are crying out for assistance. The cry should be needed in time. Lydia E. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Compound was prepared to meet the needs of womans system at this trying period of her life. e
 The Vegetable Compound is an in- vigorating strengthener of the female organism. It builds up the weakened nervous system and enables woman to pass that grand change trium- phantly.
 It does not seem necessary for us to prove the honesty of our statements, but it is pleasure to publish such grateful words as the following:
 ''I have been using Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound for some time during the change of life and it has been a saviour of life unto me. I can cheerfully recommend your medi- cine to all women, and l know it will give permanent relief. I would be glad to relate my experience to any sufferer. "-MRs. DELLA WATSON, 524 West 5th St.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
THE TURN OF LIFE

Is the most important period in wo- mans existence. owing to modern methods of living, not one woman in .. thousand approaches this perfectly natural change without experiencing a train of very annoying and some times painful symptoms.
 Those dreadful hot flashes, sending the blood surging to the heart until it seems ready to burst, and the faint feeling that follows, sometimes with
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
FROM ONE CHAIR TO ANOTHER.

Providence, R. l., July 30.-Dr Benja- min Andrews, who recently resigned the presidency of Brown unvsdEity, has ac- cepted the presidency of a new university to be founded by John Brisbin Walker, and to be known as the Cosmopoli- an uni versity. It Is to be modelled after the Chautauqua school, and will be conducted by correspondence.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

My fcrksshava some family plate,' said one small gir1in boastful tone. Well" replied the other, @'that isn't anything. Our folks have some armor plate, and whatis more. they are going to sell it to the government."-Wa darlington Star.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

and passing remarks upon the people as they came in" Sarton-"Ah, but, talk ing of fun, you should have heard the re- marks of some of the people after you went out."-Boston Transcript.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

chills, as if the heart were go- ing to stop for good, are symp- toms of a dan gerolls nervous trouble. Those
 hot flashes are
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

"A few bottles of beer Were taken up in Andresfs balloon" remarked MT Hazel wood t'Do you suppose he intends to have a high old time?" replied MT Glen wood.-Plttshurg Chronicle Telegraph.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

What do you think of the fresh air fund for babes?" Its all right for poor babies. but if our youngster gets any more air in his lungs, we won't be able to 1iveDwith him. Puck.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

Nice Gentleman-"How old are you lit- tie boY2 And how old is your brother?' Swipesy-"We're craps" N. G.-"Crars?" ?" Swip pesy--sY es;s Jlm's seven and I'm eleven. "-+TSansas City Star.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

Notorious Murderer Gas lha is lead to tho gallows) to his pal: "Good-by, Eek I'll
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

"What did you stop that clock in your room for Jane?'' Because, mum, the plaguey thing has some sort Of a fit every moinin', mum, jest when 1 wants to sleep. p."-Tid-Rits
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
wARsHlPs FOR CRETE.
Second Division Of the Turkish Ma,
Leaves the Dnrdans1les

Second Division Of the Turkish Navy
Leaves the Dardanalles.
CoNsrANT1NoPLE, Aug. "A dispatch
from the Dardanelles late in the day an
nounces that the second naval division
Of the Turkish feet, consisting Of seven
warships, commanded by Hari Pasha,
has sailed for the island of Crete Fears
are expressed here that the departure of
the Turkish naval division may lead to
q collision with the International fleet in
Cretan waters, in view of the announce.
ment of the foreign admirals that they
have decided to oppose by force the
landing Of Turkish reinforcements in
the island of Crete.
PARIS, Aug. 4.-According to a dis.
patch received here from Constanti-
nople division Of the Turkish fleet has
been ordered to sail for Canea, island of
Crete.
If the statements contained in the
Constantinople dispatch alluded to are
correct, fresh trouble may be antici-
pated in the settlement Of the Greco
Turkish peace preliminaries. It has
been reported for some time that the
Turkish government was contemplating
landing additional Turkish troops in
Crete, and on Thursday last the ad.
mirals in command Of the foreign fleets
in Cretan waters held conference and
decided to oppose by force the landing
Of any Turkish reinforcements in
Crete. They notified Ismail Bey, the
Turkish civil governor, of the decision
arrived at. But the Turkish governor
replied that he could not accept such q
decision, apparently taking the ground
that the porte would persist in its in
tention to reinforce the Turkish garri-
son in Crete.
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
1897 AUGUST. 1897
8 9 10 III 12| Is a
15 Is II 18 19 20 |21
~ 23 "a Is 26 ~ %
JAP UPRISING POSSIBLE.
Raising Of the American Flae In Hawai-
Likely to Cause Serious Trouble.

Raising Of the American Flag In Hawaii
Likely to Cause Serious Trouble.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 4.-The Hawaiian
government decided on July Is to issue
no more six months residence permits
to Chinese. This practical excludon,
following the lines Of American lesisla-
ton, means much to American labor.
ers. The foregoing fact, obtained from
tndisputable authority by Watson II.
Wyman and mailed to San Francisco,
was telegraphed, here. Mr.. Wyman
also sends the following important and
exclusive information from Honolulu:
II am able to state that there is in
contemplation plan for stocking the
islands with colored laborers from the
cane plantations of the United States.
It will result in the
Gradual Diminution Of japanese Labor.
for, Of course, as time progresses and
existing contracts expire. the laborers
now under contract can be deported and
their places assumed by the overplus of
Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. We
are today advised that several Japanese
vessels are under way for here and have
1t from most creditable source that
our steamer brought instructions to
those in authority here that IL the Jap.
anese make the least move, the Ameri.
can flag is to be raised instantly. It is
fully felt here that this would precipi.
tate an uprising of the q, 900 Japanese,
who would be supplied with arms from
the Manialla, and who could then make
1t very unpleasant for the whites"
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
TO AN ARTIST.
Dear, III giaye some advice-
You'll tax itno unciyil:
You shouldns paint ct angels maist
But try and>paint the devil.
10 paint an sngel's httle wark,
W. Aud Mick there's Les danger.
xou'Q easy draw . wesl kent faos.
But no so weel . stranger.
-Robort Burna,
70 AN ARTIST.
rulton.s subm.r,ne Boat.

0V4t0nU U0VON0Nx100 k3OoEs
N. Eugene Debosc Of the French
pavy has recently published a paper
II which he says that Robert Fulton
launched a submarine boat named
the Nautilus at point near Rouen
on July 20, 1900. His experiments
with the craft on that day lasted
three hours, and the stretch of wa
ter occupied was between Bannapul
and the woodward of Citizen Thi=
bault," where the depth was rs feet:
The experiments were successful,
and the next day the inventor went
down the Seine to Havre, where the
harbor was placed at his disposal.
The boat sank and rose at will and
moved beneath the water impelled
by screw which Fulton had de-
vised, worked by hand, thus antci-
pating the later application Of the
principle by Ericsson. He sought
aid Of the French government, which
he did not obtain, and then went to
England, where a similar disap.
pointment awaited him. Pitt, then
prime minister, In the midst Of hia
Napoleonic wars, took an academic
interesttin his invention, but gave it
no material furtherance. The fact
appears to have been generally for
gotten till again brought to view in
the memoir Of M. Debosc, which re-:
Rnrms the old ddeclaration that there
is no new thing under the sun, not
even in submarine boats or screw
propellers.
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
ARE M, BRITISH TERRITORY.
No Doubt Regarding the Ownsrship Of tn
Klondyks Gold Fields.

No Doubt Regarding the 0wnsrship Of tho
Klondyks Gold Fields.
WAsMNaToN, Aug. 5.-Incited by the
newspaper publications tending to
throw doubt upon the ownership Of the
Klondyke gold fields, some Of the high
government officials, who would nat
urally be expected to deal with the
question II II comes to practical isuse,
have been quietly looking into the mat
ter with Hiew to preparing themselves
for any controversy that might arise.
Their views are in substance that there
can be do valid objection advanced to
the title Of Great Britain to this terri
tory. A careful examination of all the
reliable charts and maps, made far
enough back in date to be free from
suspicion of influence Of the recent
heavy gold finds has convinced these
officers that so far as the Klondyke
fields, as defined by the latest reports,
are concerned, there can be no question
but that they lie east Of the 141st me.
ridian which defines the boundary line,
and 80 are within British territory by
about IS miles at least.
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
THE PACE TOO FAST.


"HS.SsS@ANS
Have BNen Enoruous.
TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 4.-The steam.
ship Olympia, from the Orient, brings
news that the japanese government is
seriously embarrassed financially, ON.
ing to the rapid pace as which tbs ua.;
ton has been going sinoe tsswir with
China. Civilization has nsoessitaAed
Increased expenditures In every direc.
ton, particularly in building railroads
telegraph lines, new government build.
,ngs, improving harbors an strength
ening the army and havy. To treasury
was not directly benefited by the biz
war indemnity paid BY China, because
1t has been kept In England to pay for
new waIships and armament. Owing
to the increased expenditures daring the
past year all the governments reserve
funds arc exhausted.
TO Keep Open vladivostook Harboe.
The Russian government has deter.
mined to keep open during the winter
the harbor Of Vladivostock, Siberia, the
terminus Of the Transxiberian railway.
This harbor is closed by ice from; Nov.
ember to May, but the government has
just sent to vladivostock two immense
ice crushing steamers Ike those used in
keeping winter communication open be.
tween Denmark and Sweden.
There is great need Of rain in Corea.
and the governor has sent priests 10 the
mountains to petition the GODS for
showers. It is certain large importa-
lions OF grain will be necessary, while
Corea exports to China and Japan.
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
ADDING TO EQUIPMENT.
Railway Companies in the Market for
Rolling Stock.

Railway Companies in tho Market for
Rolling Stock.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-The Industrial
World says: Railroad companies are
entering the market for large additions
to equipment. A Southwestern system
purchased 1000 cars last week at st.
Louis and there are inquiries at Chicago
from the Illinois Central and other
roads, with prospects Of some extensive
purchases. Pig iron has been moder.
stely active. Northern grades are un.
changed in value but Southern products
arc reduced 15 cents on account Of the
rail reduction and No. foundry is now
quoted at $9.85. The tone of finished
iron product is strengthening but prices
are still low,
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
Hunter Chased By Elephant.

Mr.. Wallace, who has a stockade
opthe Chomo river, wounded a large
elephant, which then charged him.
His cartridges jammed in the breech
of his rifle, and he had to run. The
elephant followed him, and while
lodging in and out among the trees
Mr.. Wallace stumbled and fell. The
elephant then prodded at him with
his tusks, but these fortunately
went into the ground on each side
without injuring him. The elephant
then with his trunk lifted Mr.. Wal
lace and threw him some yards
away. Mr.. Wallace lay still as if
dead. The elephant came up, pushed
him about with his fore foot and
placed his foot on the body, but did
not press hard, and then went away.
Mr.. Wallace was taken up eventual
ly by his boys, much bruised, and
carried into camp. The elephant
was tracked for 18 miles. It made
a large circuit and died almost on
the same spot where the accident
happened. Tho tusks weighed 50
and n pounds.-British Central
Africa Gazette.
The Dickinson press., 1897-08-07
TO LOOK OVER HAWAII.
Senators Quay and Morgan Will Investi
gate Conditions There.

Senators Quay and Morgan Will Investi-
gate Conditions There.
NEW YORK, Aug. s.-United States
Senator M. s. Quay of Pennsylvania,
who is spending few days at Atlantic
City, N. j., announces his intention of
making an early trip to the Hawaiian
Islands to make careful study of the
country, its prospects and the advan-
tages or disadvantages likely to accrue
to this country through annexation.
Indirectly he gave the impression that
he was going as the informal agent of
the committee on foreign relations, and
that on what he saw and learned in the
land Of President Dole would be based a
voluminous report, which would be
read when the Hawaiian annexation
treaty comes up for consideration.
Senator Morgan Of Alabama, senior
Democratic member of the foreign rela-
tons committee, is also arranging for
an extended visit to the Hawaiian
islands. Mr.. Morgan favors annexation.