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The herald., 1897-02-07

A bill has been introduced in the legis-
lature to create an office to supervise the
construction of scaffolds used in erect
ing and repairing buildings. The author
of the bill is supposed TO be a sane man,
but the evidence is against him, and will
be until he changes his bill to provide
for an inspector to visit all the houses in
the state every time gas, coal or wood
fire Is to be started for cooking or heat
ing purposes, so as to reduce conf1agra-
tions to the minimum When these
things have been provided for. this wise
statesman should lay hold on the straps
of his boots and carry himself out of
the state. California is not equal to the
maintenance of so much greatness as
Is entered In the brain of this legislator.
His name is Lacey.
The herald., 1897-02-07
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1897-02-07

ISOLATION in inaugurating this new move
ment to further the interests of Southern
California. 1t Is a step In the right d.
rection, for which they can not be too
highly commended. A similar exhibi-
ton should be an annual feature Of the
city's attractions
The herald., 1897-02-07

The advance agent of prosperity IS
having his hands full these days trying
to advance the political aspirations of
Hanna to the point where he may catch
on to something good
The herald., 1897-02-07

San Diego has made arrangements on
very liberal scale to have a midwinter
water carnival on the Goth and 22d of
this month. The affair is in honor of
Admiral Beardslee and other officers of
the United States navy, and It will be
one Of the most elaborate and entertain
ing festivals ever given in Southern CAL
ifornia.
The herald., 1897-02-07

New York city consumed 4,e1S. sos bar
rels of beer last year beating Chicago,
the next largest consumer, by 1920, $50
barrels. Newark. n. j., consumes more
beer per capita than any other city.
Every city in the country increased its
consumption Of beer last year, except
Cincinnati and New Orleans.
The herald., 1897-02-07

An erratic sort OF citizen writes The
Herald to protest against any and all
improvements in the water system,
the police force. street lighting
and street improvements, and
cheaper telephone and street car
service. He admits that the city would
be better every way and the people made
very much more comfortable by the con-
templated Improvements, but that prop
erty owners would get the lions share of
the benefits accruing. and therefore It
would be decidedly wrong to expend
money or worry ones self to do things
in which all the people could not partici-
pate in the good accruing upon COM
mon level of present and prospective
benefits. This might be termed dog-in-
the-manger patriotism.
The herald., 1897-02-07

The Montana legislature has defeated
the initiation and referendum bill II
this country the rule has been of late to
let capital do the initiative and Hanna
the referendum act.
The herald., 1897-02-07

There is a real genius in the California
legislature He wants law enacted
that will empower a clerk of the labor
commissioner to go into any court and
oblige the judge to remit the costs In
any case the payment Of which might,
in the clerks judgment Inconvenience
the litigant. Comment is wholly un-
necessary
The herald., 1897-02-07

a maker of moonshlne whisky has
been caught right in the heart of Phil
adelphia, and yet they call the Quaker
City a slow town.
The herald., 1897-02-07
THE ARLINGTON HOTEL

s S.ns ocean bathing and driving famous Ss2e
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01

Total Sfo1S 50
by amt I'd dist road levy
1896 $3.50 80
Bal in hands Of Sheriff S77o 81
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01
Hot Weather Don'ts.


Don't fill yourself full of les
water.
Don't drink anything with saIcOs
hol in il.
Don't eat heavily, more especially
of meat.
Don't quarrel with anybody
about anything.
Don't wear any more clothes than
the law requires.
Don't walk on the sunny side
when there is a shady side.
Don't run TO catch train or q
street car. There are others.
Don't imagine that this thing Is
going n last long. II never does.
Don't be scared If you can't sleep
for the heat. You will sleep when
sleep IS absolutely necessary.
Don't complain of the weather
Complaining won't help IL, and be.
sides you'll be sorry next winter for
the hard things you have said about
summer.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01

The twenty-seven strikers who
were arrested near Fairmont for
marching, against Judge Jackson's
injunction, were tried b9fore Judge
Goff last week. They were found
guilty of contempt and sentenced
to Jail for three days. The PFesis
dent Of the Amalgamated Iron
Association congratulated Judge
Gof on his lsuisacy,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01
DIR l.. =. P.FARRELLY.
DENTIST.
Ceredo, W. va.

All operations pertaining to the
mouth and teeth attended to in a
scientific manner. Artificial teeth
guaranteed to fit perfectly and look
natural. Gold, Amalgam and Por-
celsin filings. Prices reasonable
and satisfaction guaranteed.
HEOhice in Ba Binding
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01

Financial Statement

OF Wayne County for the Fiscal
Year Ending May 81, 1897.
DISTRICT EXPENSES.
DISTRICT NO. I.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01

y u Wilson judgm'tco ct 30
j w Lloyd lieu of 9th dfts
Prentice Plymale bal due on
team and lumber
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-01

JOtal Tl440 OZ
BY amt 1st dist I'd levy
1896 1894 O6
Over drawn $109 4OI
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
POLICE COMMISSION
In Adjourned Session Decide That 1t Is
Impossible to Reduce The FJIce-The
Sunday Tragedy Discussed

The police commissioners held an ad-
journad meeting last night in the office OF
Messrs. Garrett & Underwood, over the
First National bank. A full attendance
of the board was present.
The object of the meeting was the con-
sideration of the request of the board or
aldermen for a reduction eff the force or
of salaries. The preparation was dis
cussed to some length, and finally re-
suited In the introduction of the follow
ing resolution by Commissioner A. o.
Lane
Resolved, That the board of police COM
missioners are duly sensible to the necss-
sity to reduce expenses in the city gov
ernment and we stand ready to CO.
operate with the otheu departments III
such reduction whenever the same can
be done without seriously impalrlng the
efficiency of the police force, but we 40
not deem it advisable to reduce the force
at present, as such reduction cannot be
effected without depriving certain por-
tions of the city of the protection TO
which the same are justly entitled.
Mr.. Lesser moved that the resolution
be adopted, and Mr. Reynolds seconded
the motion. 1t was carried unani-
mously.
The deplorable tragedy of Sunday was
brought up and discussed to some length.
officer Perdue's actions were highly com
mended but much regret was expressed
at the death Of the little girl, Myrdse
Bowling.
The circumstances attending the unfor-
tunate affair were thoroughly discussed
and, with unanimous vote, the commits
siopers recommended that the city bear
the expenses attached to the funeral of
the little girl, as she was accidentally
killed by officer Perdue in the discharge
of his duties.
Informally, Officer Perdue received a
just compliment as to his efficiency as
an officer and as man. The commits
sioners in no ways held him to blame
for the unfortunate death of the little
girl, but complimented him for his other
actions in the matter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
fERSEt.Y TOLD.


We have reduced the price OF Jules Le-
raux Elk Gil fine old Cognac Brandy to
81 PER BOTTLE. H. Barnard, Third
avenue and Nineteenth street, sole agent
for the We Clicquot (Pensardin) Cham
payne and 1.-THE Gin Cucurbta Co.'S"
Watermelon Gin for kidney trouble. Tel
ephone 467.
Miss B. Nabers has just returned from
New York, where she has been for severe
weeks studying the latest styles ans
dresses. She would be glad to have the
ladies of Birmingham to call on her in
rooms 422 and 1923 Chalifoux building and
consult with her before giving their or
ders for spring dresses. 3-16-6t
Just received, 1000 pairs Banistel
Russia calf and vici kid in all the new
styles, all shades. sizes to II, last A
to f. We are receiving large shipment!
of women and children's tans and blacks
Oxfords and button shoes These goods
are from the best factories in the coun
try and selected with great care to STYLE
and wear. It. C. King. 2026 First avenue
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
MUSICAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The Schubert Symphony club viii give
an entertainment at the Young Mems
Christian association rooms Friday
night, March 10, for the benefit of St.
Johns Methodist church. Admission
price 81, 70 and so cents. Read what
the Detroit lMich) Tribune says:
The Schubert Symphony club and lady
quartette, assisted by Master Tommy
Purcell, gave a concert at Whitney Music
hall for the benefit of Myrtle Lodge,
knights of Pythias. The voices blend
well and moreover there is as much har-
mony in their appearance as in their
song. But the best features were the
numbers of Master Tommy Purcell. He
is a little midget, with Lord Fauntle-
roy appearance, and sings and recites
comic songs and stories in a sweet voice
from beneath halo of fiaxen curls. He
was encored again and again. He also
played Hoffman's Berceuse on the VIC
lin and gave evidence of genius more
than the average prodigy in the fact that
hep layed with expression. The soprano
solo, The Flower Girl" by Miss Grace
Dyer, and the contralto solo, Mia Pic
cirella," by Miss LOWE Zendt Purcell,
who has an excellent contraltO voice,
were among the most pleasing numbers
of the evening.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
A Few Endorsements of tho Press.

Hundreds more of like character apd
nished If necessary.
A8e-Herald.
II always affords a public journa.
nleaaure TO testify to merit where 1t is
deserved. 1t is therefore with pleasure
and pardonable pride that the Age-Her-
aid ions with its brethren of the press in
testifying 10 the merit, skill and RELIABLE
ity of Dr. o. 7. Dozier, Principal of the
Southern Medical Dispensary of this city,.
mr. 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
90 the proud distinction of standing at
.sthe head OF his profession"
DAILY News. Birmingham)
DR.. pozier, the head of the institution.
is a physician and surgeon of education.
skfll and experience, man of culture and
h.ch literary attachments and a gentle
man respected by all who know him. He
can be relied on in all matters pertaining
4, his profession. The News commends
him most cordially to all those in need OF
his services
Bessemer Weekly
There is probably not a more highly
educated physician in this section than
DIR. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist of
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
ettainments.
DR.. DoZier can be relied upon TO treat
diseases in the most successful manner.
and he is known all over the south.
(Labor Advocate,
DIR. Dozier bears the reputation OF be-
ing one of the most successful practitlon-
ers in the south. A personal acquaint-
ance with the principal warrants the La
hor Advocate in giving the institution the
varmest recommendation TO its every
reader.
(Bessemer Journal)
DIR. Doziers reputation is a brilliant
one He is a specialist of nearly twenty
years experience in active practice and
e s.rictiy reliable and has the confidence
~ the public and Endorsement of the
press.
We cannot add anything to the reputa.
tion Dr. o. T. Dozier has already ac-
ouired in the line of his profession but
we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow
that can be relied on to carry out every
promise he makes to those needing his
services.
(Mountain Home. Taliadega)
The press OF Birmingham and all over
Alabama speak In the highest terms OF
DIR. Dozier as physician. surgeon and
gentleman. and we have no hesitancy in
Recommending him to those OF our pa
irons who need his servicez
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
thousands from our patients can be fur.
alabama Christian Advocate,

alabama Christian Advocate,
The Southern Medical Dispensarv i.
the leading institution of its kind in Blr.
mingham and has been instrumental In
erecting the cure of many serious cases.
and thus carrying healing and happinesa
to many homes. Dr. o. r. Dozier. head
OF the. Southern Medical Dispensarv
gives his entire time and personal super.
vision to the work, and brings to bear o.
careful medical training in the best COL
leges of the land and long and yali,a.
Bile experience in the treatment of speeia1
diseases. His professional standing f.
unimpeachab1e and his character as q
gentleman and citizen is above reproact.
tWlnona. Miss. Times)
DR.. Dozier is a specialist of great rem.
tation and has been unusually successful
IN his practice. He never undertakes a
case unless reasonably cure of cure. IIo
Is high-toned gentleman and can be con-
suited with the utmost confidence
~ ATLANTA Constitution)
8 Or: o. i. Dozier the head CT the South
Ala. Is specialist OF nearly twenty
years .eX oerience in the treatment Of
chronic. nervous and -ivate diseases and
his uniform success has given him Lead
Ing position in the medical profession In
that city.
Sunday Morning Starr
DR.. Dozier's success has been simplv
marvellous and has elected the most en-
thusiastic words of praise and gratitude
from the dispensary's many patrons from
all over the state.
(Sumter County SUM-
DIR. Dozier's reputation as n specialjst
has overstepped the bounds of Alabama
and he is known all over the south
(Anniston Hot Dlast.)
Among the most noted and successfm
specialists in this country are DR.. Dozier
& Co. They have extended their busineaa
from year TO year and the patronage
given to them in the several surrounding
states Is most gratifying DR.. Dozier
Is heightened polished. Christian gen
tleman and has many warm personal
friends In Admission who knew him years
ago when practicIng in Rome. Ga.
Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
AS, specialist DIR. Dozier is unexceIled
by any living physician His reputation
at home and abroad is such that physi-
clans in this city and from II distance
frequently send him patients that they
are unable to cure, and he never fails to
effect q cure. All Birmingham Is proud
and honored to have such DISTINGUISHED
man as a citizen.
Dr. Dozier is a Georgian by birth. n
high-toned cultured Christian gentle
man, strictly honest In all his dealings
and financially responsible for all his
contracts
DR.. Dozier& Co.,
p. o. Box ia Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-16
WORLDS FAIR ARMoR.

Herr Zschille's collection of armor,
which was exhibited at the Chicago
Worlds Fair, is to be sold by auction
in London.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Bull.FiGhting on the Wane in Spain

Bull fighting is on the wane in Spain,
and its popularity is rapidly declining.
This is shown by the fact that the
Madrid chamber of commerce a just
presented a petition based on the unani
nous vote of it's members to the COVER
nor of Madrid, requesting him to put a
stop to weekday corridos, save on ex-
ceptiOnal occasions. 1t is ureged there
in that bullfights on working days in
jure trade and industry, are detrimen-
tai to the dispatch of business in the
government offices and favor dleness
with all its accompanying evils. The
governor has promised to accede to
the petition and his decision is ap-
proved by a large and influential pOr-
ton of the public, while the remainder
of the people view the matter with in
difference. Yet twenty years ago the
bear idea of any restriction of the
number Of bullfights by the authorities
would have raised a storm of indigna-
ton. possibly developing into a V
luton. The altered condition of public
sentiment with regard to this national
sport is mainly attributable to the ex-
ceIlent influence of the Queen Regent,
who has always set her face against
bull-fghting, reSOlutely declining to
countenance the corridors by her pres
ence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Red Springs Notes.
Red Springs, N. c., June

AVA oPA ~. ~, oN@AS 70
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
G. B. Patterson, Esq, Maxton; D.
M. Hall, Lumber Bridge, and J. B.
Price, Sterlings. N. c.. are the new
board Of education for Robson county.
Mr.. Patterson is very popular here. He
is chairman Of the board of trustees Red
Springs seminary, and chairman OF the
elders and deacons' institute commit
tee. He has experience as a teacher,
and is a great friend Of the cause Of
education. I hope the others are en-
thusiastic workers in the cause OF ed
ucation.
Red Springs is the greatest place OF
it's size in the whole country for pic
MICS, large social and religious gather
ings, fine lectures, sermons, etc. The
town showed great enterprise, liberal
ity, etc, in securing the institute, the
C~hautauqua, Presbytery, the Red
Springs seminary. etc. The confeder-
ate veterans. and Hay Street NJ. E.
Sunday school Of Fayetteville, highly
Endorsed the place, people, etc., at theil
late Dicnics.
There is some probability that the
Aberdeenand Rockfish railroad will be
extended by Raeford 03 miles from here
to this town, though it may go to Hope
Mills if some active steps are not sOor
taken to secure it's extension to this
point. 1t would pass through some fine
farming and timbered lands, and hell
develop a large territory, and prove
| profitable to all parties.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15

totouch the badgers nose with his paw:
but in vain. the badger made no move
mert. The raccoon could not under
stand this strange conduct at all: his
Impotence increased every moment;
he must find some explanation at any
cost He paced up and down restless
~ for a time. evidently cogitating
whether TO use his sensitive foot or his
nose in the investigation. At length
for the latter. he suddenly thrust his
pointed snout far into the gaping jaws.
The badger closed his mouth and held
the raccoon fast as in a wise. where he
squirmed and squealed like a rat
caught in a trap. After a severe
struggle he wrenched his bleeding snout
loose. and. %snorting wrathfullv, ske-
daddled home in a great hurry. long
bearing the OF his painful ad-
venture. so that afterward. whenever
he passed the badgers den, he used in
voluntarily TO touch his poor nose with
his paw.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Patents for Cycles.
Detroit Tribune.)

To what limits the i%nventing of bicy-
Gle improvements has gone is shown by
the patent office records in the United
States. Up to 1876, according to recent
ly published figures, approximately 800
patents for cycles had been issued from
that office. In 1876 invention revived
on accOunt Of the excellent exhibit of
English cycles at the centennial expo
sitiOn. Since 1876 over 4, 900 cycle pat
entS have been granted in the United
States, and nearly or quite one-half Of
this number have been issued since
1890. In 1890 one assistant examiner of
patents was able to dispose of all appli-
cations that were filed. In November,
1896, it required the labor Of eight eX-
pert assistant examiners to handle the
applications for cycles, and even with
this force working at them, there have
been lately 1000 applications constant
ly on hand awaiting action. At the
the present time, it is said, no country
in the world is granting SO many pat
ents for cycles n cycle improvements
as the United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
New Roller Bridge at Cherburg.

The new roller bridge which crosses
the Charles X basin Of the port of Cher
bourg is of steel, $50 feet long, Il feet
wide, and serves for ordinary and rail
traffic. 1t rests on a sort Of double
boyle, and on each side are two pairs
of wheels bearing a cross piece, about
the horizontal axis of which the whole
bridge oscillates, the bogie thus allow
ing motion lot in a horizontal, but a
vertical plane, which is the most novel
and interesting feature of the bridge.
When in the lower position, at which
the track is on a level with track on
shore, the bridge rests on iron shoes.
When it is to be withdrawn, the central
plunger first lifts it 33 inches; hen the
hydraulic rams. placed under the
bridge in the usua way, come into play
and pull the bridge by of chains.
The main vertical ram has a diameter
Of 36.41 inches, the two horizontal rams
diameter of 1872 inches, the t~hicknesses
of the cylinder walls are 20 and Ga
inCeS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
n and Bar
~tPhiladeIphia Record.l


II Is said that the American bar is fast
losing sight OF the unwritten law and
tradition OF the profession. that. intact.
it Is ceaSlng to be a profession. and be-
coming d trade; that money rather than
professional distinction and professional
learning is now the lawyers aim. and that
much OF the old time honor and courtesy
which distinguished the bar is fast dis
appearing. This. no doubt. is a demo-
cratic and material age. Men strive for
material objects, and when they have at
tanned them like to show forth their pos
sessions by a display of power and state.
This was had. and is having. a great
effect upon our American life. The dis
coverer of an air brake or an oil belt or
a coal field blossoms out as a millionaire
and sets the pace: others. according to
their measures. seek to emulate him.. and
the old quietude and simplicity of life
have departed. That the ambitions and
manners of the bar should have been
affected by the spirit of the times and
have lost something of their dignity and
civility is net surprising; but we hope the
evil is not incurable. One way to arrest
its march is the cultivation of courtesy
between the bench and the bar.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
TIL i.romise of Currency Reform
. ~ York Herald, May 3D.

The Of reason for the recent hard
times is lie fact that Mr.. Mckinley re-
pudiateu The implied pledge made in his
letter of acceptance, and, turning down
all the democrats whose votes made his
election possible, began his administration
wrong end first.
1t was to reform the currency that he
was elected. and immediate steps to Sc
cure a rational monetary system on q
sound gold basis would have inspired con-
fidence at home and abroad. His failure
to take those steps has kept alive the dis
trust of foreign investors and caused them
to sell their American securities, whereas
they would otherwise have bought more,
and has made even our home capitalists
afraid to launch out into new enterprises.
The country needed assurance that the
basis of all business was to be secured.
Instead Of giving this assurance Mr.. Nc
kinley began with an entirely needless
ripping up of the tariff, thereby unsettling
the value of nearly every commodity and
bringing trade and industry TO a stand
still. There was no immediate need of in
creasing the governments income, and ii
is now conceded that the new protective
duties will not increase it.
Secretary Cages promise that the adj
ministration will take up the problem Of
currency reform at an early day Is the
first encouraging act or utterance of the
new administration; and the Importance
attached to it is apparent in the plaudits
of the American people and the approving
comments Of all friendly critics abroad.