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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
uty Norton pay fronn. ls1.s00 to 5. .sOO per

uty Norton pay from $500 to $1, 800 per annum.tss.
 T don't know wha. Iwill do." said one of the clerks in the office yesterday. q am poor man. My salary has been plsdged for debts I owe and I am not in a position to resign and leave a good ejob which is my only means of earning a livelihood"
 Some of the clerks contend that Rucker wih have nothing to do with them; that he will be no more .han a figurehead; that they know their duties and will have no dealings with Fucker in the least.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
QUEEN X CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line New Or
 leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.

Shortest and Quickest Line New Or
 leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with it's connections. formerly the Que en' & Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to New Orleans. A solid vestibule train leaves Birmingham at 1925 night, arriving New Orleans II 45 next morning. This train carries Pullman's handsom st drawing room Buffet Sleeping Cars, day coaches. baggage and express cars through with out change.
 The evening train leaving Birmingham at D. m., carries elegant Pullman Union Sleeping Cars from Birmingham to New Orleans without change. arriving at New Orleans at 6:30 next morning, mak- ing connection with Southern Pacific for the west.
 For comfort and speed, travel via the Queen & Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHETMER, Traveling Passenger Agent Alabama Great Southern Railway, No North Twentieth St. Telephone S46
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
A DEPUTY cENsURED.

Brussells. July 2S-lThere was a lively scene in the chamber of deputies today during the debate on the reorganization of the civil guard Deputy Deblon at tackled the king. He was repeatedly call ed to order. but persisted The presid- ing officer then called for a vote of cen- sure against the offending deputy which was passed, 77 to IT.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
COLLECTOR BINGHAM
Will Take Charge of His Office Saturday Evening-Dr. Hughes Assumes
 Control Sunday.

The commissioner of internal revenue yesterday notified Ma ior R. o. Randall that MT. Julian Bingham, his successor, would be in Birmingham Saturday to assume the duties of the office. Reve- nue Agent Coiquitt will also be here Sat urday and the transfer will be made through him.
 The following message was received yesterday morning.
 Washington, D. C., July 27, 1S97 R. O. Randall, Collector of Internal
 Revenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 Have schedules of property and lists of outstanding taxes prepared and all stamps called in for transfer of office of business.
 W. S. FOREMAN, Comm'r.
 The work was at once commenced on the prepars tion and everything will be ready for the transfer Saturday morn- ing.
 Major Randall has made an enviable record as collector of internal revenue and will leave the office with a record with which he may we'll be proud. No intimations have been made as to the probable changes in the deputy force, but it is thought that a gradual wedding out will be made.
 POSTMASTER HUGHES.
 Dr. J. w. Hughes. the recently appoint ed postmaster left the city on a busirEss trip to Nashville yesterday. He will re- turn in a few days, however, and take charge of the postofice next Sunday. He had no trouble in making his bond, which is signed by number of people, the majority being republicans who are worth, in the aggregate, more than one million dollars. It is not thought that there will be any delay about approving the bond which. as has been stated. is now in Washington.
 No Information has been given out concerning the assistant postmas ster, but there may be a surprise in store for the people. Although not given authorita- lively, 1t has been said that MT Bass would not accept the position were it offered him for good and sufficient reas- ons. He appreciates the compliment in timated, but, as the saying goes, he has "other fish to fry.''
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
WROTE "C,AsEY Ar THE RATo

New York, July 2S.-R. A. Valentine, a wsi-knpwn Brooklyn newspaper man, who claimed to be the author of Casey at the Bat" died today at Oyster Bay, L. l., aged 35 years. of abscs ss of the brain. He was born in Dublin, was edu- cated f0r the priesthood. but gave up his studies and came to this country. He had worked on several Chicago, New York and Brooklyn papers
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
TOBACCO INIOGS

New York, July 2s.--An examination by custom house officials ot 155 logs which reaehed here on Sunday last on the steamer Sogsranca, ard which We're de- posited in the custody of the police at the Talhiadra wharf shows them to have been packed with fine Sumatra leaf to- baeco Proportionate to that found in thoala already examined, it is estima ted that the total shipment of tobacco will reach. 4,G0o lSflos The logs were shipped by Maine lumber company.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
EXCITEMENT AT MOBILE.

Talk of Lynching Murderer Brings the
 Military Out.
 Mobile, Ala. July 2S.-Thomas Jones, an old and respected citizen living on Palmetto street. was murdered tonight by a negro named Josiah Davis. Davis was arrested and .lodgedsin jail where a great crowd gathered. Apprehending an attempt at lSnching the local militia were ordered under arms, one company being stationed near at hand. The peo- pie of this city are greatly excited over the affair. Davis, a year ago, assaulted and badly injured an old man named Freeman. =.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

Do you know that the resident Of the East Lake Atheneum has contra c4ed with the Birmingham Electric Railway company for ''The Atheneum Special" to be put Oh the line at the. beginning of the next session of that excellent school for young ladies. and that it is for the ex- elusive use of the pupils and the teacher in charge? Send for our beautiful new catal logiie. - 7.1-1nl.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
OLA The fae- 1
 simila H Ze--.--~ is on ''s'ai''' si SHZAEISm vssSSs,. ssslE
DOING GOOD WORK.

Up to midnight last night about ssven-
 ty-five bonds had been filed by the four special officers and ether members of the force against parties fer violating the sanitary regulations. The spec al officers stated last night that they had just got started. The work will continue as hong IS needed and every yiolator will be com pelled to make bond or go to jail The cases will be heard by Judge Feagin this morning ~
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
CHARGED WITH STEALING CORN.

Wih Latan, a negro boy, was arrested late last night by Officer Hamilton on charge of larceny. The negro, 1t is al legged, stole some corn from a patch be- longing to W. H. Jones late in the af- terroon. He was asleep at his house in what is known. as the Jones quartsr," when arrested. and upon a search the officer found several ears of corn in the house, which will be used as evidence.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
RUCKER'S APPOINTMENT

Causes Comment, Among the Men Tn His
 Department.
 Atlanta, Ga., July 2S.--Harry A. Rucker. the newly apointed negro in.ernal reve- nue collector, will be insaalled al the cus- toms house Monday morning
 Judge John Norton, chief deputy clerk. ys he wil resign and will not work un- der Fucker. The positions held by Dep-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
AVENGED HIS DAUGHTER.

St. Louis. July 2S.-A special to the Re- public from Fa5cola. H.. says: '''3
 Joseph Hurst, a we'll known Baptist preacher, came to Tuscola this morning and placed himself ir&-the hands of Sheriff Bagley, saying he had emptled two loads of shot into his uncle. Mason Caldwell. He said Caldwell ruined his daughter Madeline, 15 years of age.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
THE SULTAN COMES ROUND.

London. July 2s--A special dispatch from Athens received this morning says that the sultan has instructed Tewfk Pasha, the minister for foreign affairs, to sign the peace preliminariss On Satur- day next.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
UNDELlVEREO TELEGRAMS.

The following are the undelivered telegrams at the Western Union Telegraph office: John McCory ". r. Var,1iver & Co.,, G. w. Mitchell and Rev. J. T. Pyche
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
Randolph Macon Syste m
 or Endowed Colleges and Academies.

VIM W. SMITH, A. M., ILL. D.. Chancellor l. Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Va, for men. ?. Randolph Macon Woman's Collage. Lynchburg, Va. 3. Randoph-Macon Academy, Bedford City
 Va, for boys 4. Randoph-Maoon Institute, Danville. Va,
 for girls.
 For catalogues. etc., address Chancellor Smith, Lynchburg, Va. State age of son d
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
HE IS MOTT ;uANrEn

Maragifa July 2s.--The diet of the Greater Republic, Of c mt al Amer ca, has declared Capt. w l.. Merry, of Costa Riea NicasGgua and Salvador. persona non gTata.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
sEyEREI,y SHAKEN

Kingston, Jamaica July 2S.-The is- lands of Antigua, Sto'tts ard Guadaloupe, of the Leeward group. experienced a se- we're shock of earthquake at nocn today.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
MOUNT :. LOOKOUT :. INSTITUTE,
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
GADSDEN,

2 Situated upon one of the peaks of this famous mountain enjoys a location un~ surpassed for HEALTH and beauty of sur roundings. No malaria, hence parents from the lower counties and farther South should send in their daughters and we will return them stronger and more vigorous in body as well as in mind. Noble build ings. formerly Beleview or Jones College, with all modern conveniences, baths. cleo. trc lights, etc. An ideal home school with nine departments each in charge of spec ialists from leading colleges and conserv- atores. Opens September 15, 1ST Terms to suit the times. For other information address
 GEORGIETTE CLARKE, Principal 7-27-d-Gt-w wky-1m. Gadsden, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
The Alabama Home Building and
 Loan Association.
CASH PAID IN....................siO .siOO. .OOOoo

Money to lend on our nsw sinking fund plan, by which borrowers mortgage is cancelled in 72 months at definite low rate of interest. This association can point with satisfaction to the great num- Der of people 1t has aidsd to secure homes instead of having to pay rent all of their lives; also the vast number of its mem- bers who have been encouraged to save up considerable sum by paying in S6, $15 or $30 per month. Now is a good time to join the association. Apply to w. M. V. Robertson, General Manager, 20o9 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY,
NASHVILLE. TENN.

Next Session Opens September 18th
 Full graduate as well as under graduate courses. Ten Fellowships for college grad Uares. Seven epartments-Academic, En- gneering, Biblical, Law, Pharmaceutical, Dental, Medical Fully equipped labora- tories and museums.
 T-15-eol-12t WILLS WILLIAMS Goo
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
HOME SEEKERS EXCURSION TO
 TEXAS.

On July the 27th the Kansas City Mtm- phs and Birmingham Railroad will sell round trip to ali points in Texas at one fare. plus two dollars, for the round tip from the date of sale. Stop overs will be allowed on going trip. For full information write to Chas. Jones, T. P. A., Bira.ng- ham, Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

L N al Give your boy a chaRee--that is, E9K$ put him in Masseys Business Col N lsse' Let us send you r' our oatal0- as' O
 que. Telephone 512.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
 GA. 6 M. College)
AUBURN, ALABAMA

AUBURN, ALABAMA. THE SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15.
 The following degree courses are offered: si l-Course in Chemistry and Agriculture. P. 2-Course in Civil Engineering. S-Course in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
 4-General Course. Gncluding Latin, French and German).
 5-Course in Pharmacy.
 Well equipped laboratories are establish ed for all the Scientific Departments.
 For catalogue, address VIM. LeROY RROUN, s fG-1i- tues -thur-l0t. President
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
DELIGHTFUL AND CHEAP TRIP
To New York, Boston. Philadelphia. Bal . timore and the East.

Via Central of Georgia railway to Sa- vannah, thence the elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship company to New York, Boston and Phiads lphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets. including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer months The sea air a great tonic
 Steamer appointments equal to finest hotels.
 For rates, reservations. sailing q ates, etc., apply to any agent of the comra ny or to,rstr
 SOLON JACOBS. Commercial Agent.
 JACK w JOHNSON. Union Ticket
 Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 J. c. HALLE. General Passenger
 Agent Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
TO THE sEAsHoRE.

Special excursion tickets are now on sale by the Plant system to St Simons, Cumberland and Tybee Islands. No finer coast resorts are to be found. Surf bathing unexcelled; good fishing, boat ing and hunting. Hotels supplied with first class orchestra affording music and amusement for all. For particulars, write to w.5jV.r Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agent. Mont gomery. Ala.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Miss Herbert Killed Herself.


She was one Of the Cabinet Ladies' Dur
ing CIeveIRnd's AdmInistration---M
RncholIa Caused by an Injury He
spOnsIbIe for the Act.
The death by suicide Tuesday Of Miss lie
liza Herbert. daughter of ex- Secretary of
the Navy Herbert, startled Washington
Miss Herbert was thrown violently while
horseback riding in Alabama two months
ago. She was brought to Washin ston and
the physicians were of the opinion that she
would never recover fully, her spine being
injured. Miss Herbert tried to kill herself
Tuesday morning az her home on New
Hampshire avenue near Dupont circle. in
one of the most fashionable parts Of the
city, by cutting the arteries Of her wrist
with pair Of scissors. The nurse fastened
70 call her assistance. In this momentarv
absence from the bedside Miss Herbert
leaped out and sprang from the third story
window
Elk Secretary Herbert was in Alabama at
the time Miss Leila was the eldest OF his
three children, and was a notable figure IN
Washington society She came with her
father 10 Washington when he was elected
to Congress and at once took charge Of his
household affairs, making the Herbert home
one of the most attractive III Washington
When her faith r became secretary of he
navy in President Clevelands second ad-
ministration Miss Herbert was called upon
to take her place in the circle Of cabinet
ladies, where she met successfully the
heavy social responsibilities placed upon
her youthful shoulders
This is the third suicide among the
daughters of President Cleveland's cab-
nets, Miss Bayard and Miss Garland being
the other two
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Submarine Boat.
IL Made n Trip of Mile and One-HRlf
Near Baltimore, Md, Last Thursday.

IL Made n Trip of a Mile and One-HRIf
The first public test of the submarine
bort built bv Edward Lake of Baltimore to
explore the bottoms of water areas in
search of sunken treasure, was made at
Baltimore last Thursday. The course taken
by the craft covered mile and a half. The
water varied in depth from six to 30 feet.
The vessel behaved to the satisfaction of
the owner under all conditions, whether
completely submerged, with the decks
awash, running over hard bottom or plow-
ing through deep mud.
The hull of the boat is round and pointed
at both ends, and rests on carriage pro
vided with spur wheels. At the rear CT the
hull is propeller, and at the bow, pow
erfu reflector The upper part is a plat
form with a circular coming tower, and an
opening for telescope smokestack.
The motive power is gasoline for sailing
on the water and compressed air when the
vessel is submerged. During surface steam
ing, air is admitted through door; down
to the depth of 30 feet one of two hollow
masts serves as an injection tube and the
other as an escape pipe; then rubber hose
is employed until a depth of 100 feet Is
reached; below this distance all apertures
are closed and compressed air is relied
upon. A sojourn of three days on the bot
tom is deemed practicable.
During the test the boat was propelled
backward and forward on mud and rock
bottoms, and brought to the surface at will.
While on the bottom the vessel came to a
stop. a door was opened on the side, and
through it a diver passed, rising to the sur
face He remained in the water some time,
and then boarded the boat in the way he
had left it. During all this time the door
of exit stood open, the pressure of the at
mosphere inside being sufficient to keep out
the water. Lunch was served to all on
board, including several newspaper men.
The vessel is only a model, but was built
large enough to demonstrate the success of
the inventors idea. In very deep water
a storage battery will be depended on for
power and light
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Millions in the Wheat Deal.
Young Letter Has the Backing OF His
Wealthy FRtber---Immense Deliveries
OF wheat Being Made 81 Chicago.

Young Letter Has the Backing OF His
wealthy Father---Immense Deliveries
OF wheat Being Made ct Chicago.
Interest in the big December wheat deal
was greatly increased at Chicago Monday
by the arrival from Washington of Levi 4
Letter, the millionaire ex-merchant of
Chicago, and the substantial ADM sion by
him that his millions were at his sons com
mand in his struggle with other interests
My son has plenty of money to pay for
what he has bought, said Mr.. Letter, Sr.
About his wheat operations he has in
formed me fully. The quality of wheat
which he has bought is of the highest, and
l am sure will be in demand at a higher
price than he has paid for it. | am well
pleased with the situation. George b
French of the Letter clique, said Monday
that the bull combination will have about
5000, 600 bushels of wheat to take care of
The tactics of Armour in rushing millions
of bushels to Chicago market, he said, have
caused the Letter following to change
some of their plans. The impression
that we are going out of the market as
soon as we close this months trading, is
hardly true said Mr. French. I'VE pro
pose to remain in the field. | am not pre-
pared 10 say we will ship all our wheat
abroad, but we will sell it the best we can a"
There was another big increase in tue
amount of contract wheat in store at Chi
cago Monday, over 500, 600 bushels being
added to the stocks. Friday and Saturday
nearly , 800, 600 bushels were delivered at
Chicago, all of which was taken by the
Letter people. At least 3 200, 600 bushels
more is expected 10 arrive, and with the
liquidation Of this is expected to come the
final test of strength for Letter The 500,
600 bushels livered Monday had not the
slightest effect on December
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Grand Forks Fire Swept.

A Loss of SsOO,OOO I'm the North DakO-
ia CiIy---six Persons Probably Per-
ished.
Property to the value of $500, 900 was
burned at Grand Forks, North Dakota,
Friday. The first report stated that no
lives were lost but later despatch an
nounced that six persons probably perish
ed. The buildings burned were the whole
sale grocery store of Nash Brothers, the
Dakota hotel, and the Grand Forks mer-
camille grocery house. The hotel wasival-
ued at Sl75, 900. All the buildings were
owned by the Security trust company of
Nashua, n. H. and probably will not be
rebuilt. The burned district is in the best
part of the city, and the blow to business
is a most severe one. The burned whole
sale buildings were valued at 5 300, 600. The
losses will aggregate $3.50, 00U on stocks,
furniture, etc, and $500, 900 on buildings
totally destroyed, while other losses will
probably reach 500, 900.
The names of the people who were burn =
ed to death cannot be learned as the hotel
register was destroyed. On the third floor
were two commercial men, dining room
girl and a. railroad man, all of whom are
missing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Sealskins Barred.
a Law Passed by Congress Prevents
Their Importation into This Country.

Law Passed by Congress Prevents
Their Importation into This Country.
1t has developed that the act relating to
pelagic sealing, which has been passed by
Congress and is before the President, con
tains a provision of far reaching import
ance. The act places an absolute prohibi-
ton on the importation of sealskins into
the United States from any source. As the
United States gives the largest market in
the world for sealskins this would strike a
severe blow to the British and Canadian in
dustries.
When the bill was proposed it was gen
orally supposed that its only purpose was to
prohibit American citizens from carrying
on pelagic sealing This feature was the
only one to attract attention during the
discussions But at the end of the act is
thus provision;
Section g. That. the, importation into
the United States by any person whatso-
ever of fur sealskins taken in the waters
mentioned in this act, whether raw dressed
dyed or manufactured, is hereby prohibit
ed, and all such articles imported after this
act all take effect shall not be permitted
to be exported, but shall be seized and de-
stroyed by the proper officers of the Unit
ed States"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, biiousness, indi-
gestion' headache. A pleasant laxative. All
druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Railroads.
BOSTON 6 MAINE RAILROAD.

ON and after Oct 3, 1897, trains on this road
Owi leave BrRttleboro for all points north al
ll:06 A. n, 2:O6 $40 and 1905 p. n.
The ll:Oo A. H. train is mail train for Montpelier,
81. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road
The 2:O6 P. n. train is the New York and Mon
treal day express,
The $40 p n. train is mail train for White River
Junction and Rutland.
The 1906 P. train is express for Montreal
Sherbrook and Quebec, with sleeping cars at
tached TINS train runs daily Sundays 70 Mon
treal only.
Going south trains arrive in Brattleboro from
Bellows Falls and points north at 5:2a L. n might
expressh 9;Ol A n. lmAll, 2:l0 (maiD 1875 p. \
(MontneRl and New York day exprsss.l
At $3.50 p. NJ, mixed train from Windsor
AL trains make close connections with Boston
Albany road both east and west OF Spri ngield.
D. ]. FLANDERS, GenH Ticket Agt