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Evening star., 1897-02-18
Testimony Regarding the Cargo o.
the LauralT0.


the LauraiIa.
PHILADELPHIA, February 1s. -vThe
trial Of John D. Hart, charged with fitting
out filibustering expedition in violation of
the United States neutrality law, in con-
neetion with the steamer Laurada, which,
it IS alleged, sailed for Cuba early in Au-
gust, 1896. with arms and ammunition for
the insurgents, was continued in the Unit
ed States district this morning
Hubert S. Heath, a seaman on the Ian
rada. said he was hired by Mr.. Hart to GO
on the vessel. He had seen men and boxes
placed on the I-aurada when that steamer
was off Barnegat
The witness detailed at length how tbe
boxes had been unpacked and rifles and
cartridges taken from them The balance
of his testimony was devoted to the trip to
Cuba and the transfer of the arms. ammu-
milton and men to the Dauntless when off
Navassa Isla nd.
On cross-examination' Heath said that he
had been receiving $15 a week since his re-
turn from Port Antonio in September. This
money had been paid him by the Pinkerton
detective agency in this city.
Iomaso Estrada Palma, representa- tive of
the Cuban government in this country was
called to the stand. He testified that he
was acquainted with Col! Nunez and Gen.
Roloff.
Chief Officer James II. Rand of the Lau-
rada corroborated the evidence of Heath.
Departure of the Bermuda.
PHILADELPHIA, February lS-Tbe
steamship Bermuda, which has gained
Worldwide celebrity because of its Cuban
hlibustering expeditions passed out from
the Delaware breakwater early this morn
ing and steamed seaward, ostensibly for
the Bermudas. The Bermuda, which had
been detained by the collector of customs
under orders from the Secretary of the
treasury, was released yesterday after
noon, after aff1davits setting forth that she
Will not violate the neutrality laws be-
tWeen this port and the Bermudas had been
MED by Capt. Murphy and John ID. Hart
Quickly following this action, however
an attachment was issued against the YES
sci by the United States district court on a
claim by New York firm for advances
made. The deputy marshal who served
notice of attachment locked the steamer to
lhe wharf and warned-Capt Murphy and
the crew not to attempt to move her
shortly before midnight the claim was
satisfied and the Bermuda started down RI.
DeiaWare river. She was followed bv a
tug with several men on board. believed
TO be detectives employed by the Spanish
consul. The latter Is convinced that the
bermuda intends to engage in filibustering.
ho'"lthstanding the affietavits to the con
trary filed with Secretary Read.
III is reported that Cen Roloff the cuban
insurgent chief. whose bail was forfei,ed in
baltimore yesterday, is a passenger on the
Bermuda VII '1i
Evening star., 1897-02-18
New Mi.i.eer to Athens.
Special Dispatch: to The Evening Star.

PARKERsBuRG,sw. Va. February 49,
George A. Floding Of Huntington received
a letter. from Maj. Mckinley yesterday as
surfing him OF his nomination as minister
and consul general to Greece. Roumania
and servia. Maj. Mckinley and Mr. F1od-
ing served together during the late war,
and during Preaident Harrison's adminis-
tration Mr.. Mckinley urged the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Floding to the post at Athens.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
The bermuda Sailed.

The Treasury Department announces thai
the suspected hlibuster Bermuda was al
lo7sed yesterday to clear from Philadelphia
on making the required oath as to her des-
tiEation and intentions.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Ocean steamships Arrfvea.

LONDON. February 1S.-Arrived- Idaho,
New York.
BREMEN, February 1S.-Arrived-Aner,
New York, via Southampton.
GLASGOW. February 1s.-Arrived-Car-
thagenian, Philadelphia.
ROTTERDAM. February 1S.-Arrived-
Werkendam, New York.
Evening star., 1897-02-18

TOPEKA, KAN, February 1S-W. J. Bry.
an having been invited to address the Kan
sas legislature In joint session. has notified
the two houses that he will be pleased 10
speak tomorrow. Committees have been
appointed to receive the distinguished vis-
ftor.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Terrible Progress. Of the Plague.

BOMBAY, February 1S.-Since the out
break Of the plague 1858 cases have been
reported in this city and SAB deaths have
been recorded. In Bombay presidency
e,011 cases and S.OO8 deaths from the plague
have occurred.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
se.aser ke..ex,s Recerery.

DOVER, Del, February 1s.-United States
Senator kcnney. who is Ill with the grip at
his home In this city, is recovering. lie
was able to sit up today and is now CON,
sidered out of danger
Evening star., 1897-02-18

it is.almost useless to repeat It, But recent
developments have intensified this feeling
considerably. and there is- evidence of this
on all sides. The feeling of depression can
not be dissipated by changes in the features
Of the campaign. Everyb body seems to be
anxious for the war to end. one way or the
other. and among business men, merchants
and their employees generally this sentiment
is the most strongly expressed.
CHARGED WITH FILIBUSTERIyG.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Mrs. w. b. Lealke and Miss Hannah Elliott have returned from Jasper.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
PERSONAL,

Thos. Tomlinson, owner of the famous Tate Springs, is in the city. &
 Miss Essie Tomlinson is visiting her brother at FOOT Highland avenue.
 Ladies, we have holiday slippers for the gentlemen in a great many styles and prices. Please give us look before buy ing and ohlige T. c. KING,
 2026 1st avenue. Rev. O. P. Fitzsimons left yesterday for Montgomery, where he will make an ad- dress on the anti-pool bill. He will give history of the anti-pool law in this city.
 Mps. James Gregory, of Marion. Ala. and Mrs. Dr. w. H. Smith. of Columbus. Ga, are visiting Mrs. T. l.. McGowan on Tenth avenue and Nineteenth street, south.
 Mir J. Friedman. resident buyer of the firm of J. Friedman & Co.,, returned this morning to his home in New York. MT. Friedman has been spending some time very pleasantly in the city.
 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.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
TIE MAY FESTIVAL.

The May Festival Association grows apace. The musicians of Birmingham are rapidly falling into line individually and in clubs. The Birmingham Musical Protective Association, the Turn Verein and the Trebble Klef club are all expected to be present and participate in the meet ing 1t EIks' hall next Thursday night. 2, In. addition to the vocal chorus, Prof. Guckenberger expects to organize the grand orchestra at the coming meeting. All instrumentaists in the city and su- burban towns are invited to be present.
 Don't wait for personal invitation, but if you are interested in music, vocal or instrumental, be at Elks hall, over First National bank, corner Twentieth street and First avenue next Thursday evening ats o'clock sharp.
 The May festival is the movement of no clique or club, but of Birmingham and vicinity a-afr zs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
GERSElY TOLD.

Andrew Pagan is on trial in the crim- inai court on a. charge of attempting train wrecking.
 Columbian Cyclopedia Headquarters Smith & Montgomery Book and Station cry Company. IT. Furnace No. 2, at Woodward, has been put in blast after being repaired, and everything is working smoothly.
 Everybody seems anxious to hear Rev Thomas Dixon in his great lecture on Modern Baptism next Thursday night
 At the Southside Baptist church this morning, after the sermon, Messrs. J. P. Stiles, W. B. Foster and E. F. Hogan will be ordained deacons.
 David c. Gordon has filed a suit against the city of Birmingham for $10,000 dam ages. Plaintiff alleges that he was shot in the ankle by a convict guard who was firing at an escape.
 L have just received all the newest styles in patent feathers. enamel calf. calf skin and Cordovans. made by Ban- ister. The prices are s4.60 and $500. Same goods elsewhere are $500 and $7.00. Free shine daily to those who wear our shoes. T. c. KING.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Mrs. Weaver left yesterday for Colum bus. Miss.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Miss Bessie Majors went over to Ox- ford yesterday to visit relatives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
A Few Endorsements of the Press.
n1SheQ IT necessary.
 AEe-Herald. v


 Axe-Herald.
 It always affords a public journa. pleasure to testify to merit where 1t is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- ity of Dr. O. T. Dozier, Principal of the pr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham. and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fulness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec- ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at 'sthe head of his profession"
 lDaily News. Birmingham.)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education. skill and experience a man of culture and high literary attachments and a gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining him most cordially to all those in aeed of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than many years experience and successful practice He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attachments.
 (Masonic GuideJ
 pr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he Is known all over the south.
 Q1abor Advocate.)
 pr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practftion- CTS in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the prncipai warrants the La bnr Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader. Hsf ai.
 tBessemer Journal)
 pr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant me. He is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in active practice and ia strictly reliable and has the confidencs of the public and indorsement of the fThe Southern Odd FeHow.)
 We cannot add anything to the reputa. tfon pr. O. T. ,Dozier has already ao- uuired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be Q brother Odd Fellow that car, be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 tMountain Home. TaIIadega.,
 The press of Birmingham and all ovss Alabama speak in the highest tssms q Dr. Doxier ss . physician. surgeon and gentleman. and we have no hesttancy- Ia -recomsnenflihej jhim 10. thpse of Our per irons who need his serviceA
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Alabama Christian Advocata,

Alabama Christian Advocate)
 The Southern Medical Dispensary ia the leading institution of its kind in Bir. mineham and has been instrumental in efectng the cure of many serious cases. and thus carrying healing and happineeo to many homes. Dr. O. T. Dozier, head of the Southern Medical Dispepsarv gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work, and brings to bear q careful medical training in the best col leges of the land and a long and yalua. ble experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standins, fs unimpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen Is above reproach.
 tWinona, Miss. TImes)
 pr. Dozier is specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually successful in his practice. He never undertakes q case unless reasonably sure of a cure. He is high-toned gentleman and can be con. suited with the utmost confidence
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 Dr. O. T. Dozier, the head of the Scuth- ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala. is specialist of nearly twenty years, experience In the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a Iead- ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning star.)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous ana mas euClte0 the most eu. thueiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sun)
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as q specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are pr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patrona9o given to them in the several surroundjno states is most gratifying. Dr. DoxieY ts a high-toned. polished. Christian gem tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston who knew him yeara ago when practicing in Rome. Ga
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
 As specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad Is such that physis clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham 10 proud and honored to have such . distinguished man as a citizen.
 Dr. Dozfer Is q Georgian by birth, c high.toued, cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Dr. Dozier& Co.,,
 70. Box l12. BtrminEham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Miss Orline Arnold returned this morn- ing from a few days visit to her friend, Miss Lucy Martin, of Tuscaloosa.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

wards. whose help is wanted. and 1t is confidently expected they will come for ward and assist this most deserving movement.
 Mrs. sDr J. W. Hughston. of Missis- sippi. is visiting Mrs. T. r. Daly at 621 South Seventeenth street
 Miss Bessie Majors went over to OK ford yesterday to visit relatives.
 Mrs, Weaver left yesterday for colum- bus. Miss. Mrs. W E. Leake and Miss Hannah Elliott have returned from Jasper.
 
 Miss Orline Arnold returned this morn ing from a few days visit to her friend, Miss Lucy Martin. of Tuscaloosa.
 The amateur orchestra which was started two or three months ago by MT. Williams, has grown so rapidly, that at their meeting last week 1t was decided to form a permanent organization. A constitution and set of bylaws were therefore adopted, naming the organiza- tion "The Apollo Club and the follow ing officers were elected: MT. Edward E. Williams, president and musical director; Dr. T. T. ThaXton, Vice-president; Mr. c. Fuller Manly, secretary and treasurer. The organization is strictly amateur from
 
 be taken into its membership. The or chestra now numbers about thirty in- struments, and is making very rapid pro- gress in the study of high class music. The object of the organization is not for the aggrandizement of any one, but simply for the pleasure of it's members and their frenGs, and the advancement and encour- agement of amateur work, and upbuilding of musical culture in our midst
 Preparation is being made now for grand complimentary concert to be given by the orchestra sometime next month, when selections from the works of Gou- nod, Raff, Verdi, Scharwenka, and other famous composers will be rendered.
 |
 Misses Rosebud, Bertha and Nellie Lewis gave party yesterday evening to Misses Kate Morrow, Mary George Linn and other friends.
 Mrs. Aris Rains, of Columbia, Tenn. is visiting Mrs. John Hines.
 Mrs B. L. Coffin gave a, party last week in honor of Mrs. Harry Coffin, whose departure for Atlanta will be much regretted.
 The Art league held very enthusias- tic meeting yesterday afternoon. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Mrs. Oscar Underwood, president; Mrs. c. Lorell, treasurer; Miss Florida Copeland, secre- tary.
 The facilities of the league are to be much increased, new art magazines have been subscribed for and the rooms will be rendered more attractive
 Plans are on foot for poster exhibit, which will be unique and interesting, and altogether different from any entertain ment ever given in Birmingham. The members are displaying renewed interest, and great things are expected from the league.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
A SAD MISSIONS TRAGIC END

Charleston. sS. C., Jan. 2S.-A special to the News and Courier from Batesburg, S. O., says: Jacob Risinger, of the Hol- low Creek section of Lexington county, went to Leesville this morning after tombstone to put oyer the grave of his son, who was killed in railroad accident last year. While in the depot he heard an engine and in attempting to cross the track to attend to his team. he was knocked down by the engine and instant Ky killed sH
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Dr. Dozier& Co.,,
 F. 70. Box l12 Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
A BARGAIN.

South half lot 4, block 758, 119x2O6; corner 10th ave. and 21st st south; net cash, $l, 900.
 tt Elyton Company.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
UNDELlVERED TELEGRAMS.

Undelivered messages at the Western Union Telegraph companys:
 MT. G. E. Esten, Jol Erwin, Y. T. At
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24
Order Splint Coal. sun&wed
\ BUSINESS EDUCATION

in this age is an absolute necessity to- every young man and woman. Send for catalogue. Massey's Business College, corner Nineteenth street and Third ave-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-24

Hirsch,s advertisement will interest you; read it.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-13

~ 90 bushels IN sss week a year ago.
z 80 bushels in the week swo Years ago.
&-ssssN eGShess three years ago and a.
eSasnp4~ed wttn 80 bushels IN TIRE Ike
EsTta1 % 1888. asd forms TIE smallest
w. toial since the LAST week q ARril
Business failures continue - decrease.
&c total for the week avinz 80. against
- last week
Review af the stock Market.
Braastrest's financial review VIII saw
s"sslerres. 4; ire Beginning q ths week
tass has Just ended sppeGlat5ws fsesfnx
here was infiSeresa e ; cansieerahIe sx-
tent ~ tbs nervous sefsSng as the Euro
v~an rnsrkeS regarding TIE outcome af
TIE rsws wsS rejected oy nesrisa ssitsrg
pressure. ard tire temporary withdrawal
o. support the market beng pars1esa5AT3F
unsteady on last saturday. a somewhat
soon SIS Ii was known the reply 81 Greece
70 TIE powers w0asd be corCtfsAtory ana
tse facs thar she Lsouaon markets showed
rssles Cd uEE1nsSs tc9etAer with the IN
crossing probability fhAt there would 10
4o1, delay and an ulsirazse coxn2ro-
sn1Se- Rad It's effect. Shorts were accord
aAsS covered n various directions.
sna though duh ana professional. ths
market exhibited a strong tone. The
speculation tarouE boat was x must "a
aaHlsted. OF al exceedingly interesting
sa1Lsster. IN fact, ccla22Ea lively little
impression was made ~ events that IN
Ger ordinary circumstances and Ia 3 rssr-
kss which possessed even s moderate out
side interest. woul1 have resulted In more
Or >Ss movement
Ths announcement that q rnsncial
house. already largely interested IN ~.
anahTsctts properties. had arranged the
noSatInE debt ct ma Leaigh Valley and
acquired conIcl o. fhs voting IN that
corpora ton. caused an advance IN It's
Stock on tae part % the exchange, bat
IL haa little influence on TIE other coal
roads New Jersey Contra. IN fact WIS
heavy feature % the market. Msnhat-
tan Was depressed ia anticipation % thc
reduction OF the dividend for the quarter
from lA 10 l per ce0t.. but rsihs1 on
snort covering, and on the general opini9n
tast tnl- course vas prudent SUD ult-
iG1tely beneficial In its bearings
some attention was paid 20 the proes-
eAity OF action on me ssFTr at tbs sp-
proschlng extra session OF congress. al
though no particular movement IA prices
was ettrFoute3 10 this cause. and Sugar
stock WAS Arm in tbs face Of xdylces frcn
Washington that The draft OF the new
taylI on sugar IS not aecepise,s 20 thu
raining interests.
Hank C1earipgs.
Tbs following tsbla compiled ~ Brad
streets. shows the total cisaraucss a. the
principal cities and the percentage o. tn
crease or decrease. as compared With the
corresponding week last year:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-13

WATER FRONT NOTES.

schooner stella Eriand viii sail today
fer Cock inlet.
Steamer Kingston brought Ia so sacks
OK sugar last nigAt from Tacoma.
steam collier Willamette - expected 70
arrive ~ The Oregon Improvement coal
bankers today for return cargo % coal.
The pleasure yacht Pilgrim. Capt. Rea
Ltcsteunerw. GrrtFe5 IN part yesterday.
after a week ; cruise on Heed canal Ths
yacht was driven acme by The heavy
sgorFa Of Thursday, and Capt. Licatea-
berg and his crew. Fart Davis we're clad
- srrlve without damage.
Capt. 7. Garrison shipped for :hs Tran
So yesterday eleven men. and sae viii
sail for Central America today. The cap
tain also shipped men for tho following
vessels Bark tsAEherer. loading at Ia
coma fer san Francisco. I've Dea.
Schooner Ethei Zane. a.. Tacoma for san
Francisco, enc z1Sns schooner Axe4ea. AZ
kaNSrt FOR san Diego. two men. harS
AlcalaA. az Ballard for san Francisco.
mo men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-13

LONDON, March 1.-THE wool auction
sales we're continued to-day with a very
firm tone. The continental buyers were
more active bidders. while American rep
resentatives bought good voois- Inferior
STOCKS were slightly better. American
purchases 50 far this season sre placed
at 1880 bales The offerings aggregated
10 s62 hales OF which Loo were Withdrawn
sales IN detail:
New South Wales, 4.2sl bales; secured,
si-ydnls I'd: greasy, SAs43d-
Queensland. lsN bales; secured lcQ
Is ii; greasy bd4is.
Victoria, SIS bales: secured. isfis sizd:
greasy, s4uili-d.
south Australia. 10 bales; greasy. Ts
fssikd
West Australia. els bales; secured. I'D;
greasy 4tATtGi4d
New Zealand. rs bales; secured. si4dssis
I'D: greasy. sian9sSd
Cape 81 Good Hope and Natal. Il hales;
Pslnta Arenas $50 bales. greasy. g4a
I'D.
forty-nve bales OF sundries were sold
at SID.