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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
AT O'BRlEN'S.
THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.

MT. Lon B. Williams, advance repre- sentative of The Private Secretary" is in the city, arranging for the appearance of his attraction at O'Briens next Tues day night. February g. MT. Williams is an ex-newspaper man, and has many friends among the newspaper boy in Bir- mingham. His home originally was in Opelika Ala. where for quite while he was reporter on the Daily News under the management of the Messrs. Greer & Wilson. sfG
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

of Twenty-first street and Avenue G, was in flames. The entire, roof was burned away and the interior of the house more or less damaged by water. The house was occupied by MT. Davis, railroad conductor, and his family as a residence. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the amount of damage done, on account of that of the interior by water, could not be learned. Nevertheless, the dam age will be considerable
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

and assorted line of cure-ails, to ward off the evil spirit and cure any kind of dis ease. There were also good lucks' pack ages by the score. The negro Is harm less looking old fellow but seems to be a great believer in "hoodoos.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
TERSELY TOLD.

I have just received all the newest styles in patent feathers. enamel calf. calf skin and Cordovans, made by Ban ister The prices are $450 and $500. Same goods elsewhere are 800 and V. %. Free shine daily to those who wear our shoes. T. c. KING.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

The through passenger service of the B. and O., B. and O. s. W. and Illinois Central from the east and northeast to Memphis and New Orleans is proving quite popular On Jan. A the train will leave Cincinnati at 8 D. m., thus making connection in that city with the fast westbound express of the Erie railroad.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
2 AN UGLY BLAZE.

About o'clock last night an alarm of fire was sent in from 5Avenue c and Twenty-first street, and the Southside de- pertinent responded promptly to the call
 It was found that the roof of the old Bustin h0use, on the southeast corner
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
A NEGROES QUEER OUTFIT.

Late Monday night an old darkie was arrested by Officer Nix for disorderly conduct and taken to the city prison. Upon being searched in the warden's off, flee curious collection of coins, keys light. The negro also carried a varied
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

Caheen can supply you with your spring sewing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

Miss Ella Houston, of Athens, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. M. Dren- nen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
In Catholic Circles.

Mr.. George Powell. formerly Of this
city, but now of Washington. has been
on visit TO his parents on west Main
street.
Mr.. Chris Manning. Of east Main street,
who met with an accident last week, Is
very much improved.
RI Rev Bishop Van De Nyvcr Will ad-
minister the Sacrament OF Confirmation
at the penitentIary to-day.
The Cathedral Sunday-SchoOl today
will Doe in condition 10 receive scholars.
and parents are requested TO send
their children in proper time so that they
can 60 up i'm "a body 10 clock mass.
During the week the entire room has
boen renovated and looks very handsome
now since the improvements have been
made The entire room has been encir-
ded with wainscOung walls whitened
Rev rather Faber Smith was on a Wis
1T 10 the Episcopal residence during the
An Inc societies belonging 10 st. Ma
rvs parish will attend late mass to-
day, as special services will be held
Go pay honor 10 the patron or their
church. the sOlemnily being transferred
from Wednesday, the eth.
The roof-earden az ST. Mary's Bene-
dictino Institute. which has been under
construction for sometime. is completed.
and is now receiving the finishing touches
BY the painter
The garden is situated over the main
huildine Of the Institute. and Is very
spacious. and will AFFORD ample accom-
mediation FOR all the needs for which 1t
Is intended.
A mission for the young people Of St.
Mary's parish will be commenced on the
5th Of December and continue until the
18th. The mission viii be conducted by
Rev. Father Gregory, or St Josephs
Passionists Monastery Baltimore
The daily order OF the mission will be
as follows: MASSES at 5, 6 and O'clock.
with instructions after o'clock mass:
instructions at $3.50 u. n. and sermon.
rosary and benediction az s =. NJ.
Wednesday will be the Feast Of the
immaculate Conception. and special de-
votions 10 the Blessed Virgin Mary will
on next Saturday the only exercise
will he the instruction after O'Clock
mass tbe evening and night being re-
served 10 give all "a chance 20 20 10
confession. Next Sunday al the O'clock
mass the mission communion will be
given and az 4 +. NJ. q special sermon
in voung men only will be given, and a
large attendance is asked.
At p. NJ. the nnal services and ser
mon will be given III. Rev. Bishop Van
De Vyver will be present;
There is being an addition built 10
ST Patricks pastoral residence. which
when completed. will add greatly TO the
convenience and comfort OF The Jealous
clergy who reside there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
4 Sitter TIA.
a Social and Financial success in the City
of Ashland.

ASHLAND. VA, December Especial.
The Presby terian adde's Of Ashland gave
a silver tea for the benefit of their church
on Tuesday evening last az the residence
OF Mr. j. G.. Hughes. The handsome par
lors, dining-room. and hall were tastcfully
decorated with eycrgrocns and. chrysan-
themums, which, with the numerous
bright lights gave a joyous, festive air
20 the scene. Chicken salad, sandwiches
and waters, tea. coffee and chocolate were
dispensed by fair hands and much en-
joyed.
A large crowd was In attendance and
the ladies feel grateful for the liberal pa
tronage Of their friends belonging to sis
ter churches
Rev. Mr.. Ware Of the Episcopal church,
and Rev. Mr.. Chestnut, of the Christian
church, attended with their wives and
quite a number OF their members.
The singing Of Mrs. DR.. Vest, Of Gwath-
mey, was a delightful feature of the oc-
casion Judge W. j. Leake. OF Richmond,
led the contributions with handsome
donation. and his law partner, Mr.. Hin
Carter. with his wife enhanced The pleas
IRE Of the evening Boy their genial pres
enCe.
The event proved delightful social
occasion as well as financial success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
ToRACCO EXCHANGE.
Richmond. Va. Dec. 4. SIC

Richmond, Va, Dec. 4, s197
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
We're light
The tobacco inspector report to-day:
Inspect iOns-Bright Is hOgshcads and /
fierce. Roinspections-Bright 3 hogs
heads and tierces.
For the week ending to-day: Inspections
Bright. II hogsheads and ! fierce; dark,
% hOgsheads. western, ] fierce. Rein
spections-Bright, 81 hogsheads and 3
uerces.
Total inspections for the week ending
to-day. JAG hOgsheads and tierces. REIN
spcctiOns. 81 hOgsheads and tierccs
Total samplEg for week ending to-day,
III hogsheads and : tierccs
SeabroOks. Shockoe. Allegheny. and
Vaughan's tobacco warehouses report to-
day: Receipts. packages; deliveries, IS
packages.
United states internal revenue collcc-
tiOns on tobaccOs for the city Of Rich
mond. va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes,
sl.2il75; plug tobaccos, S130S.90 Total.
50 J2O.G5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
TIE COTTON Markets.

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-COTTON-Quiet
rniddling, 90: recfipts. 1,lGO bales saies'
20 bales-all spinners. stock ~ liS balea.
Total to-day and consoioated-Net r.
tain. "A 500 bales. 10 the Continent OrVi
bales: stock .O45 j25 bales.
Total since September lst-Net receipts
415f.SGO bales: exports 90 Great Brit am
10 Tie Continent, 1.OO1 692 bales.
Futures opened barely steady; sales
5.4OO bales: January. 5.7l: February. DO;
March. +. 50: April. J.SJ; May. 5.9l; June,
5.94. July. 500: August. 6.03; September
col: october. 800: December, j.Gs.
Futures closed barely steady sales, p
500 bales: January, 81; February 90;
March. $50: April. 80; MAY, 80; june,
59j: July $50: August. 6.03; September,
COS: October. COZ. December. j.Gs
Spot cotton quiet middlng uplands, 5k;
middling gulf, Gis; sales, % bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND DEC. 4, 1897.
ARRIVALS

PORT OF RICHMOND. DEC. 4, 1897.
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Virginia, Porter. baltimore
merchandise and passengers, Baltimore
Steam Packet Company.
Steamer POcahontas. Graves. merchan-
disc and passengers. Virginia Navigation
Co. Norfolk.
Steamer Gulf Stream. Tunnel Philadel.
phia, merchandise and passengers, }. w.
McCarrick, agent
SAILED.
Steamer Virginia. Porter. merchan-
disc and passengers, Baltimore Steam
Packet Company, for Baltimore.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS, DEC. A. 1897.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Glenreg. lroon.
SAILED.
Schooner NJ O'Teel, Boston
Schooner j. r. Tell. Boston.
barge Ringleadcr, Boston
Steamer III. NJ. Pollock Dublin and Bel
fast.
Steamer Kanawha, Liverpool
Steamer Saturn, Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT, DEC. 4, 1897.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomac. Thompson, Norfolk.
passengers aud general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship A0cemac, Thompson, Norfolk,
passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
BANK STOCKS.
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
40 Wan Street, New York.
Richmond. Va, Dec. 4,

.Quotatlons are for bonds maturing in
lot less than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Confederate Memorial Literary Society

The annual meeting OF the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society will be held
al tie Museum at noon on Monday. when
the election OF officers for the coming
year will take place. a large altssa-rcs
~ urged. L
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
NnnrnIIl rEANuT NiARKET.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 4-Farmers'
market dun; strictly prime fancy ,2HoZ3fc.;
strictly prime. 2Ac; prime, 24c' Spanish
oOc low grades Smelling stock, lhHlAc,
band-pieked, fancy. &c; extras. &C., tnird
grade. PIC. No. l Spanish shelled 9ilc.i
no. / Virginia. SIC; no. Virginia, Zi-c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
Idols.

Rev ]. d G. Hanna in his address to
children In Union NJ. f. Church on Sun.
day morning, remarked he did not object
to children engaging in innocent amnse-
ment and having good time as when
ihcy get Older the eXactOns of business
VIII render them sober enough. Ho cau-
toned all to beware of questionable prac.
tces in order TO make the days or evenings
pass pleasantly. To illustrate his mean
ing he remarked that 10 heard the late
Rcv. j. b, Merritt say some years ago, he
visited II theatre in Philadelphia, and
when he lights were turned up he found
he was sitting beside well known busi.
ness man Of our city, which fact so greatly
surprised him that he took no notire
whatever Of the performance from its be.
ginning to It's close.
This was his first and last visit to the
atr;cal exhibition II, he feared that his
motives in going might be misaonstrued
and his example by doing SO would exert u
pernicious influence. These conscientious
scruples werc worthy Of commendatiup,
and all should be equally careful in afford
ing an excuse for Others to attend plGces
"f amusement OF questionable character
p rrnts should encourage thei' childrc: o
ungago in every laudable and innocrnp
amuscmcns at heir home, as it was much
better than that they should go abroad to
seek company or engage in any ques loE-
able practice. The important question for
all to ask Is 1t right, and any stop that con-
science will approve may be safely taken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
To Rebuild Pardee Hall.

Easton, Pa, Dec. 20.--President War
field, Of Lafayette college, has issued
a call for meeting Of the local mem-
bers of the board Of trustees, when ar
rangements are to be made for contin-
uing the different courses Of study dis
turbed by the burning of Pardee Hall
on Saturday. President Hallenbach. of
the board, has instructed DR.. Warfield
to make all necessary arrangements
for temporary relief and to call a meet
ing of the trustees to arrange for re-
building the structure without unneces-
sary delay Among the property saved
by the students have been found DR..
T. C. Porter's Pennsylvania fora and
the new instruments lately added to the
department of geology.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
MRS. BOGGS RETURNS.
Wife of The Missing Bank Teller Has Crg-
ed Her Husband to Come Back to-
Delaware.

Mrs. Lizzie Boggs, wife of William N.
Boggs, the former teller of the First Ma.
tional Bank of Dover, who disappeared
last June, leaving shortage of $lo7, QUO In
the funds of tho bank, arrived in this city
Yesterday afl ernoon ut ] o'clock from La
fayette, Ind, where she has been living
with fer brother, Dr. William II. Miller.
She was accompanied by her mothor, Mrs.
Hope, of Denver, and her five children.
After leaving Two of the children with a
relative in the Quaker City, she and Mrs.
Hope proceeded at once to this city. Mrs.
Boggs was seen at the residence OF her
aunV, No. sos jackson street last evening,
and in response to question said:
DO expect my husband back again?
We'll, that IL question which must do
cline to answer AT present l havo been
cautioned by my brother to refrain from
answering questions aud besides l have
been i'll and sick from wurriment One Of
my objects in coming East at this time
was for the purpose Of placing my eldest
son, Massey, in school, while tho others
were to spend Christmas with my mother
in Dover. do not know just when l shall
return to the home of my brother in In
diana"
"Have you heard from Teller Boggs
since he went away Mrs, Boggs was
asked.
.'Yes, have received six letters in all.
Two OF them came soon ait0r his depart
nre while the Others arrived ut different
intervals
''Did he say whether Or not he would
come back to Delaware?' -
Eyes, the subject was mentioned, but l
decline to say anything further about it,
further than TO say what wrote him in
reply" ..-.....
Here shadow darkened the young wo-
mans face her voice fallerou and shc
wiped tho flood of tears from her ayes.
Whom she recovered her composure she
continued: Il told him for my sake and for
tho sake of the children he loved 80 dearly
to by all means come back and tell the truth
to the world; that If he was conv cted l
would stand by him to the end; that /
would have tho children in the court room
during the trial and that in case. he was
convicted would rent house close by the
penitentiury, so that in looking out of the
window might see him in his lonely cell.
All this | told him and even more. love
viii Boggs just as much as ever and
trust in my husband STILL
In rcp'y to the Interrogation as to the
whereabouts of the missing teller nt this
silence Regarding the generally accepted
story tnat the letters which sh3 received
soon after his departure were mailed by
Borcs' own hand in New York city, Mrs.
Buggs, said that the le tcrs were never
mail d by him at al, but declined to say
who did mail them. Announcement Is
made in an unofficial way that tho wherc-
buuts of Boggs are known to the uuihori-
ties and thath he can be produced at any
time before tle United States Commits
sioner ut Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20

Secretary Gage IN his report concerning
Cuban tlibuslering saws that on February
26 the Ltluruda cleared this port for Phil
ade!phia and off Barnegat was loaded with
men and supplies from the schooner
Danna Y. Briggs, from New York. The
expedition was in charge OF Gen. Carlos
Rolotf, tho Cuban minister Of war, who
had lust then forfeited his bail in Balt-
more on the charge Of being connected
with tho Wnodail expedition. 1t landed
at Bunes, nh important seaport on the
nor hern coast OF Cuba, with which the
United STATE. lor many years carried Oh II
large fruit trade.
:. Secretary tingc claims that tho success
Ct this La, ada expedition was not due to
any lack ui vigilance on the part Of tho
Unitcd States, hnt 10 q lack Of vigilance
b the Spanish official, at Banes. "lt ap.s
pears that the Luurada remained IN TIN.
,aport two days landing men and arms
says the Secretary, 'hnd WIS not Cuba'
who hnd be.n informed of her landing,
and even minutely of whore three lines of
torppdoes had beeh placed in case there
should be II surprise.
Unless Spain is prepared to avow the
inability or indisposition to defend her in.
terests in Cuba, it appears to this depart.
ment that the responsibility for this expo
dition cannot be properly charged to the
negligence of treasury officials, but may
properly be fixed upon Spanish officials in
cuba, who had buen informel by tho
Spanish legation OF sixty alleged c2pe-
ditions only four bavo been broken up by
Spain"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
DOWN STATE ITEMS.

A report from Georgetown states that
Max Dukes. u farmer Of Baltimore hun
dred, dug up apot Of money in which was
$4,000.
Lewis Schaub of Dover whilo playing
on the street on Saturday fell and severely
sprained his ankle
The new Queen Anne's railroad has been
completed us far as Drawbridge The road
will be completed by Friday.
Tho hidden mysteries of gypsy life are
being explained to Lcwes people by band
of gyDsies.
The new N, T. Church ut Seaford will
be dedicated ON January
Sinah Mason, colored, has been sent to
Georgetown Jail to await trial for the al.
legged larceny Of a silk waist belonging to
Miss Short, daughter Of Marshall Short.
The Presbyterian Manse at Dover has
been improved. Several changes have
been made about the building
Rev. J. L. Mckim, Of Georgetown, has
recovered from severe attack of illness.
Sheriff Shaw sold on Saturday the can
ming factory belonging to John w. Car.
sins, of Clayton for $6l5 to W. l.. Goodcn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
AN OPEN EMPTY GRAVE.
Believed to Have Been Dug by Ling
For Prospective Victim.

Believed to Have Been Dug by Lingo
For Prospective Victim.
Camden, N. j.. Dec. 20.-Two boys
found an open and empty grave about
four feet deep near Pensauken yester-
day afternoon. Wagon tracks led to
and from the hole. which was In a
lonely part Of dense wood. Chief of
Police Llnderman made an investiga-
tion, on the theory that the grave was
dug by Francis Lingo for the purpose
of burying in 1t the body of Miss
Catharine Berry whom he endeavored
to lure to that locality two weeks ago
under the pretense that q wealthy
woman had sent him to meet her in
response to an advertisement for a
position as companion. The wagon
tracks are similar to those made by a
wagon owned by Lingo. John Gaines
stated that he loaned a shovel TO Lingo.
Three persons, whose names are not
divulged, state they saw Lingo coming
from the woods late at night carrying
a shovel. He returned the shovel the
next day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
PIttsburg Wants 1900 Eucampment.

Pigtsburg, Dec. 20.-The initial step
toward securing the @. a. r. encamp-
ment for Pittsburg in 1900 was taken
Saturday night by the Allegheny
County g. A. X. association, and the
plan will be agitated at the coming
Cincinnati gathering. In connection
with the encampment, If 1t should be
held here, 1t Is proposed to unveil a
grand soldiers monument, to cost in
the nelghborhood of $500000. 1t Is be-
lieved by the veterans hereabcrts that
1900 will be the last year for 'lncamp
ments, and 1t is their ambition to have
the organization wind up It's career in
this city,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
SPANISH VICTORIES.
she Reports Come From Spanish
Official Sources.
ARE PROBABLY EXAGGERATED.

A Spanish Fort at Guamo Completely
Destroyed by the Insurgents, But
spaniards "Made q Heroic Defense
and Insurgents Suffered Heavily"
Havana, Dec 2O.-The official state-
ment as to the execution by the in
aurgents Of Lieutenant Colonel Joa-
quin Ruiz says that he was shot on
Friday last by order of the insureent
commander, Alexandra Rodriguez, with
the approval of the insurgent COM
mander Arenguren. General opinion is
that 1t was barbarous act.
A Spanish detachment at Guamo. on
the Cauto river. north OF Manzanillo.
in the province of Santiago dc Cuba,
was besieged according to the official
account, from Nov to 10 last and
valiantly repelled the insurgents. On
Nov. 27 q fierce attack was made on
the fort by large body of insurgents.
with two cannon. More than $50 can.
non shots made sieve of the forts and
destroyed factory. Finally the In.
surgents got inside the wire fence
around the fort and called on the gar
rison to surrender. The garrison still,
according to the official account, re-
fused to listen to the demand. and
with heroic pride continued the de-
fense" until Dec 10 last.
The insurgents left rs killed inside
the wire fence. and quantity OF arms
and ammunition. which the garrison
used, according to the official account,
to prolong its desperate defense. Cen
eral Aldave, while accommodating In
the neighborhood. found the bodies Of
three other Insurgents and many
graves. During the siege and the at
tack on the fort the insurgents lost, 1t
is officially asserted. 200 killed and
wounded. The garrison had only six
killed and 30 wounded. But the fort
was completely destroyed and the gar
rison was without water. with pestt-
lence all around and only little pork
for food. General Blanco will recon-
pense ths members Of the garrison for
their losses.
General Pando and the column under
Colonel Bruna. assisted by the gum
boats Dependence, Luisa, Centinala
and Velazques, found in the River
Cauto three large torpedoes and also
many small sunken vessels. They de-
stroyed with dynamite quantity OF
the effects of the Insurgents at Cisnaga
del Buey and Cayaman.
General Aldave, who left Cauto del
Emboscadro about the same time, had
an engagement at Laguna de Ytabo.
losing 20 killed, among these two cap
tains, ana eS wounded, among them
d doctor and two officers. The in
sursents were compelled to abandon
their trenches. and retired with large
loss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
Tho Coalers, Conventions.

Pittsburg, Dec. 20.-Coal operators
and miners are holding separate and
important conventions today prelimi-
nary to the joint convention that will
be held tomorrow. 1t Is expected that
the miners will frame their demands
and the operators will devise plans to
meet them with advantage to them
selves The Joint copvention promises
to be interesting and last for several
days. District President Dolan. Of the
miners association, says a rate Of Is
cents will be demanded by his men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-20
Reducing Itailroaders' Incomes

Cheyenne, Wyo, Dec 20. - Notices
have been posted In the Union Pacific
shops at Cheyenne and Laramie re-
ducing the time Of the men employed
from five to four days week and
from eight hours to seven hours per
day. taking effect Immediately. In
addition the employees are given lay
off of ten days during the holidays.
This is equal to reduction of 30 per
cent In wages. The reduction is said
to be caused by falling off of busi-
ness on the Union Pacific equal to 40
per cent of the business done during
the summer months.