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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
BEWARE
Of ofntments for Catarrh That Contain
 Mercury

Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through :. the |. mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Tn buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen. .uifie It is taken internally and is made in Toledo, O., by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. price 75c per bottle
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
MIR. BRYAN's GREAT BOOK.

The State Herald will send to any ad- dress for s1.5O. postage paid. "The First Battle" by W. J.Bryan. handsomely bound and illustrated. If
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
Great Money Savers Sale l!

\ Prices that will create a sensation. solid cars high grade household neces this grand assortment of magnetic money
 est, careful scrutiny will prove each Il
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

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 &A avenue. Phone 512. Day and HW-Hight sessions. Send for cata- .... = logue. Largest school in Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07

' Join the party for Wilmington, NJ e.. to the Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14, 1897 via the Southern Railway. Tick cts, will be sold May 3rd to 7th, at one fare orHtfle ronnd trip, limited to fiiften days. Through trains carrying Pullman drawing room sleepers.
 .sss,tl5i 3'4j J. P. RrLLUPs. f~lS~ Tray. Pass. Agent,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
WILL REPRESENT BIRMINGHAM.

At the last monthly meeting of the To- cal branch Of the Letter Carriers associ- ati6n Mir. Tom Edwards, the genial and efficient superintendent of carriers, was elected to represent the branch at their national convention, which meets at Sam Francisco. Cal, September ', 1897. J. T. McCrorey was chosen alternate delegate, and ine ease MT. Edwards is unable to attend will be the delegate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
NO NEW TRIAL.
Court Denies One in The Case OF
Coates & Co. VS.. Wilson.
Ief ndant Held TO Have Fad No Valid
Defense tO Acton.

The defendants petition for new trial
in the case OF W. w. Coates q Co. VS..
Allen X. Wilson has been denied by the
Appellate Court. The opinion in the
case is by Chief Justice MattesoD and its
language Is as follows The mortgage
under which the plaintiffs claim the pro-
ceeds Of the property attached by the de.
fendant In the suit of j. vi. Lincoln ~ Co.
VS.. Charles II. Greene a. Co., was origi-
nally taken from Greene u Co. by
Thomas j. Curry, "a salesman of the
plaintiffs, in his own name, but for the
beneiit of the plaintiffs. lt was put on
record by Curry, and subseq uently trans
feTrCd by him 10 the plaintiffs. The at
tachment was not made until more than
go days had elapsed from the date of the
record of the mortgage. The defendant
rosists the plaintiff's s right to recover on
the ground that the taking and recording
of the mortgage Of the plaintin In the
name of Curry operated a fraud on the
right of attaching creditors, because IL
1t had appeared ON the record rs mort
gage to the plaintiffs, the attaching cred.
itors might have suspected that 1t had
been given security 10 the plaintiffs
Tor an Indebtedness OF the mortgagors TO
them. and could have proceeded against
Greene & Co., in insolvency within the
80 days 70 have the mortgage set aside.
"Wo DO not think that the taxing and
recording OF the mortgage in the name OF
Curry can be regarded as IA fraud upon
the right of attaching creditors. The
mortgage, having been put on record,
was notice To oil the world that the
property of the mortgagors Included In
IL was subject to the eEcumbrance, and
was enough TO have put all persons in
terested ia the affairs of the mortgagors
upon inquiry. IL is not denied but that
the plaintiffs had valid claim against
the debtors To the amount for when the
mortgage was givon and it was no
fraud upon the rights Of Others for them
10 take security from the debtors If tbey
could obtain IL, even II the giving of the
security might result in preference TO
them unless proceedings in Insolvency
were reasonably taken to avoid tho secur
ity Except Tor such proceedings, a trans
fer OF property which operates as "a trans
fer Is good. The mortgage in the present
instance having been on record for more
than the 80 days within which proceed
ings could have been instituted 10 avoid
IT, the defendant had no valid defense To
the plaintiffs action.
Greene a. Co., formerly carried on the
retail market business in Central Falls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
New Methods al Brown.

The method of studying Latin and
Greek Is TO bo entirely changed next year
at Brown University. They will be
studied I'm modern methods as English is
now studied. Prof. j. Irving Manatt
mado tho announcement this morning
HO said:
we are arranging n program for next
year 50 that 10 will be possible to improve
tho Greek scholarship. Two thirds OF the
time will bc devoted TO reading the best
Greek literature IN the four translations
At least enc great Greek classic will
DO read each week every one of which will
be great work of art like tho plays of
Shakespeare. 1t will enrich the course so
that not only those who intend Co teach
Greek but every one may find IL profit.
able In getting wide and true hnDwl-
edge. / 60 not want anyone TO take
Greek who does not love the study. But
those who do will lind it fruitful in in
croasing their culture"
In the February number Of the Brown
Magazine Prof. Langdon published an
article on "A R"Modorn College Curriculum
IN which be advocated such change.
4 he idea T. that man can get good
general idea uf Grcciau literature and
thought better by reading these transla.
tiuns than Spending several years plod-
ding through several books
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
PITCHFORK BEN.
Til man Introduces a Sugar InveSti-
CATION Resolution.
Made a Rather Sensational Speech In
Support Of ii.

Washington, May %. Senator Tillman
OF South Carolina has introduced resolu-
tion in the Senate for the appointment of
a special committee of FIVE senators 20 in
quiro into recent reports Of spec ulation
by senators i'm sugar stock and as TO adj
vance Information received by New York
speculators as to the sugar schedule of the
tariff bill. Also to continue the illvestiga-
tion made in 1894. The resolution recites
that one man was sentenced 10 Jail and
that another was yesterday acquitted and
provides for conducting the investigation
so that all questions shall be pertinent
Senator Frye in the chair promptly re-
ferreu the resolution to4the conlmittee on
contingent expenses. Mr.. Tillman was
allowed to speak'.on the subject by unan-
nous consent. Mr.. Tillman made a very
sensational speech. He said the Demo
cratic members of the finance committee
were under cltul on account of the
sugar schedule of the tariff dill of 1894
also that the Republican members of the
finance committee were now under sus.
picion One party was as deep in the
mud as the other was in the mire as
serted Mr.. Tillman.
Mir. Tillman said Mr.. Chapman was in
n jail turned into club while the great
magnate had gone free on u technicality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
ROBERTS SENTENCED.
Did Not Obey Courts Order to Pay
Wife Weekly Allowance.
He Took an App al Other Cas- In the
District Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing Marion Hill, colored, pleaded not
guilty to the charge of stealing watch
from Emma c. Moore and was held until
Tuesday for trial.
Charles Roberts, who was ordered nv
the court some time ago To nav 10 his
wife the sum of "a week, but who has
not done as ordered was called into court
this morning and was sentenced 10
serve term OF six months at the state
farm. He took an appeal.
Charles Love pleaded guilty 90 the
charge OF assaulting George H. Brown
with hatchet and was held for the
action OF the grand jury in the sum of
500. William Holmes was sent 10 iail
for - days for striking Ida Jones. All
concerned are colored, and the affair
took place mt II Faith street last evening
John keasn was fined 81 and costs for
defacing building owned 10y John w.
Angel.
The case of Edward Warner for fast
arriving on Dexter street was continued
for one week.
The case of Annie Hayward who "a
charged with being a common night
walker, was continued until Juno %
Charles jackson found fault with tho
breakfast set before him by his d pircuts
last Friday and got into an argumeut
win lis father which led to blows and
Tor this Charles was sent To Jail Tor ~
days
Frank kempton was given until Juno
20 TO make up his mind 60 go TO school
II not Will be sent to the reform school.
Iames Bronnan was sent To- reform
school Tor two years for tTuancy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
FINANCIAL NEWS

. The market today was listless enough To
remind one Of the period Of stagnation that
il was hoped was past. The stocks that moved
huctuated only slightly. except in one or two
instances. and even then the movement was
toward lower prices
Big Four was n little weak today owing TO
the report that the earnings had been SO poor
that the dividends would have to be cut. and
National Lead advanced ON several good
buying orders.
The Industrials were well held and there
was no disposition TO SELL
The arbitrage houses We're moderate sellers
OF stocks at the opening, and the traders, en-
cuuraged by the foreign selling. was disposed
10 espouse the short side OF the Changers,
while the buying was only moderately good
Baltimore 81 Ohio was heavy, but less dis
position to sell was noticed owing to the high
premium demanded for its use yesterday.
Gas was strong, although those who were in
terested I'm that line were In a waiting mood.
10 Is expected that the Burlington earnings
will be announced after o'clock. IL they
show an increase Of more than se00,00O II will
be regarded as n favorable statement.
In speaking Of Lead today Wortley wired
Wee Zen, Kendall a. Co.. There was more
activity in Lead than for some time. On
vague report that the affairs of the company
would be very much benefited by the new
tariff a prominent Broadway house has been
picking up the stock for several days, and
today other commission houses were fairly
heIvy buyers. Around 20 a great deal OF
stock came on the market and temporarily
the upward movement seemed 10 be over but
the friends OF the company predict much
higher figures inside Of the next few months"
In London today consols were at ll3 7l6.
Americans were dull and prices were fraction
ally under New York parity. In New York
the foreign houses had orders to sell Louis
willie moderately ON balance. but otherwise
they were without orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28

narrow and the traders worked ON the bear
side because there was no outside buying.
In London the buyers and Hers IN o"
coast cargoes were widely apart Passai Q
cargoes were rather hrmer. The English
co1ntry markets were duh but STEADY, ana
Liverpool closedls lower for the day.
Europe was afraid OF the condition of corn
today, and as the result futures were weaker
ID seemed impossible 10 draw out any decent
bids ON corn from Europe. This Is n weak
feature in the market, for the receipts con-
tinue large and we must find an outlet.
Provisions opened firm on buying by scalp
ors and shorts The outs,de demand was
also very good. Cudahy bought pork and
ribs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
Petition for New Trial He ard.

There was "A hearing on PLAINTIFFS peti
tion for new trial IN the case of "A.
Midwood's Sons against executive com'
mittce of New England Grocers' Associa
tion. The plaintiffs sued TO recover GER
tain rebates and non-suit was granted
by the presiding justice i'm the Common
Pleas Division, because IL was not shown
that the defendants were corporation
or bers of co-partnership
Today Seeber Edwards argued that the
court below erred because tho defendant
association had all the elements of CO.
partnership. Gen. Charles a. Wilson ar.
Rued in opposition To new trial and said
the defendants were not members of co
partnership. The court held the matter
for adyisement,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
USED A PISTOL.
Tom BlCCkSOn Fired Two
Bullets at His Wife.
Both of Them Went Wide of
The Intended Mark.
Neighb0r Named McAlO0n wounded
In Thigh by a Third Shot.

There was great excitement in Paw
tucket last evening on Blooming dale
avenue. when Thomas Blockson att
tempted to shoot bis wife, and failing in
that, fired one shot at Arthur McAloon, IA
neighbor, inllicting bad wound in the
latters left thigh.
The parties who are directly concerned
in the affair are reticeat about telling
tho causs Of the shooting and there APP
pears tJ be something under the surface
that has not vet been brought 10 light
Block son and his wife arc said % have
hau come differ, nccs over tie division
OF certain property, and yesterday alter
noon. while MCAlOOn was IN tier
house, BloCkSon Is alleged 90 have as
slultel his wife. MCA loon intorlored ID
project tn woman, whCreupon BlOckson
left the mouse ia aE angry mond, threat
oning that nc would net kunland shoot
him. In tho evening" Blocsson returned,
armtd with 22-Caliher revolver, ana.
finding his wife IA the yard, fired two
shots at her, which, however, ala not
tako effect
AicAiuun hearing the shJts, came out
Ot the house, ana as hc went toward
Blockson, the latter turned upon him and
hfe t. the bail entering MuAloOn's lett
tAIgh. Dickson then threw away tho
weapon aud dsapl ired. Later tie
police 10 md the revolver but although "a
diligeut search was instituted they were
unable To lind any trace OF Blockson for
SJuc time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28

The Appellate Cour5 will again. PASS
upon the merits Of the claim of James
Murphy 10 tne owrorsnip ~ tho canal bod
in front OF his property on Canal street
The court decided against Sir. Murphy on
Auril 18Th Of tho lrcseHt year but his
counsel William IA. Greene today asked
the court Tor chance o. rearguC tho case
aut his statements were sufficiently
SIR ny 90 Induce The court 70 g.nlt him
pTuii sion Co iilc n bricf. This hrloi must
be- hiei by tie ir.t of september aud city
siilcitor who was tn cOur- 6gid his brief
would be ready on thu first OF Octoror
A.r Colwell DID not Opposn tno motion for
a new hearing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
CROOKS CAUGHT.
Continued from Page |. J

not particular and the men escaped. The
Waldorf gang was arrested about y
o'clock, and several hours after Thomas
Sweeney, keeper of n saloon on Westmin
ster street. near Messer, street was sur.
rounded by men at IL 80, who wanted his
money.
Sweeney was held up on Wood street by
four men. He guessed their purpose and
shouted for help and the officers ran To his
assistance as the four men left him when
tuey saw they were in danger of being
habbed. HE etiieeFs chased the fugitiyes
across the vacant lots but the four men es-
capped ana tho shots from Detective Par
ker's revolver had 10 effect except to
quicken their speed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
Lath I'M r n Away.

1t was reported that murder had been
committed on Dexter street, near Spraguc,
at noon today, but after investigation it
proved that Mrs Richard Latham called
at the Knight street station and invoked
the aid of the police in restoring peace at
her home A wagon load of bluecoats
was sent TO the house AMI this, OF course,
attracted large crowd. Dick Latham
saw the police coming and barred the
door. While the police were breaking in
the front door, Dick was scrambling
through another In the rear of the house.
The last seen OF him he was running
across lots barcfootcd, but his wife said
he had money enough In his pockets to
purchase new pair OF shoes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
People Left Houses in
Their Night Clothes.
Great Excitement Caused by
Earthquake Shock.
Many Places in New England as
Well as in New York Affected.

watortown, y. Y, May 2S An earth
Special dispatches from points in this
county and IT. Lawrence county state
that the shosk was quito severe. The in.
habitants were greatly frightened and
when the earthqunHe came thev rushed
into tire streets i'm their night clothes
Houses were shaken and wIndows and
dishes ~ oxen and lamps overturned. Ia
sone places heavy doors were shaken
from their hinges.
Felt at Llncnst r.
Lancaster y. H., May 2S. Tie earth
quake reported in Canada ana Vermont
last night was also folt here at about II
o'clock last night The disturbance com
menced with rambling sound like that
Of distant thunder and was followed hy "a
number OF shocks covering IerlCd of
about 10 seconds.
The Shake mt Nashua.
Nashua. y. H., May % Many citizens
report that thoy felt a distant shock Of
earthquake at 10 20 o'clock last night.
Many PEOPLE had retired and il was sup
posed the shock was the result of an
explosion somewhcre near the city. This
morning nnUning could be learned of an
tApiONlpH anu bilcTo II no uOuDb 10 WAS an
earthquake shock which was felt at Mon
treal and Vermont towns
In Other Places.
White Hail. n. Y, May 2s-An earth.
Quake lasting about 45 seconds, occurred
here at 1920 o'clock last night. Reports
from Pittsburg. Port Henry and Iicon-
deroga Indicate that the shock was felt
through the Cbainplajn Valley. No
damage Is reported
Ellzahethtown, ". V, May 9s.-A
heavy shock OF earthquake was felt at this
place st 1913 o'clock last night. It lasted
nearly two minutes. The noise was like
heavy thunder. Tie wave was from east
TO west.
Saratoga v. Y, May 2S.-An earth
quake shock was felt here at 10 O'Clock
last night. Windows and doors ratified but
no damage was done.
Hanover, n. H., May 2S-The shock of
last nights earthquake was felt here mt
about l0:l5 o'clock. There were two dis
tinct tremors which were sufficiently
heavy 10 arouse those who we're asleep and
caused considerable fear among pedes.
trians. The disturbance lasted only a few
seconds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
Newport's Test Trial.

Bath, Mo-, May 2S Revised rrgurcs -,
thc result Of yesterdays trial of tuc
United states gunboat Newport show very
little difference In the average speed from
that already announced. The insnoctnrs
have not set fully completed their caicu.
lation. but II is thought the nral rcsu.t 4
VIII snnw speed OF about l2.l knobs
whicn r. slightly above the contract n /.
quired. Tie trial Of the Vicksburr sis.
ter ship 60 the Newport. will probably
take place tomorrow over the Maine
course.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
Will Get Her Money.

The suit of Ann Mckenna against
Charles Lucas and wife to recover $500
and interest was tried in Judge Rogers
court this forenoon. The plaintiff
claimed she loaned Mr.. Lucas the $500
sued for and he denied the statement. A
jury promptly found for the plaintiff and
she will receive s52l. 20. William +. Barry
and James +. Murphy were attorneys for
tie plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
WE OFFER FOR SALE.
JOHNSON SENTENCED.
Defaulting Bank official Sent to
Prison for Ten Years.
BANKERS.

indianapolis, Ind, May 2S-John +.
johnson, late president and CASHIER of the
failed State National Bank OF Logansport,
was sentenced TO 10 years Imprisonment
in the Ohio state penitentiary at III
o'clock this morning by Judge Baker OF
the United States court for the district OF
Indiana. There was no sensation anu
johnson received the words of the Judge
without tremor and Mrs johnson, who
was present in the court room listened tc
the sentence without emotion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by The use of coffee. Rc
centy there ha. toen plai ed in all the grucery
sto,es = now preparation called gKAfN.O
made of pure grains. that take. the ulaee of
coffee. Tn most delicate stomach receive. "a
wlfnout dirir'Ss. nnd but few can tell Ia from
crnee. IL does not cost over ~ fnuct
Children may drink 10 with great benefit IS
cfe. ard y CTS. PEE package. Try II. Ask FOR
CEAlN-O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28

The Appellate Court hts doc,del IN tho
case Of Niiliam McDonough vs Jrmcs
McDonough &c NJ that the compiainnnt
took vested Remainder in certain
property on Waterman street and having
acquired tho life estate OF his nother
Bridget McDonough therein ho can make
n valid Conveyance OF it In fec.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, May 2s The president to-
day nominated Ferdinand w. Neumann
of Illinois To be consul of the United
states at Cologne, Germany, and Max
Bouchsein Of Illinois To be consul of the
United States at Bremen, Germany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
George Fred wnl ams In Town.

George Fred Williams who was 50
prominent IN Massachusetts, politics dur
inR the BRYAN campdgn was ina town on
legal buslness today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.


Cotton sopened tame and continued small,
the lack Of spot demand in Liverpool checking
business.
Spots In Liverpool this morning wore quot
cd unchanged at 4 Isl. with sales aggrccat'
ing 700 bales. Futures opened unchanged
20 l.0l lower. Later they showed declines Of
from y 20 Il as compared with last nights
closing and they closed dull Mt the decline.
The weekly statement ~ Liverpool stocks
IS: stocks of al kinds, this week, l,i2a.0OO
last week, l,lt2,OoO: lest year. l.0SO.OcC
Anoat. 5000; last week, 500, last year,
52OuO. Of which Americans. this week
l,Ol5,0O); last week, l.0ls,OOO: last year. g2,
co. sales for the week. 10000; last week.
lO.O)); last year. 2l,OC0. OF which Americans.
this week, $1,000: last week. s7,O1O: last year,
g2,0D
Wheat was heavy today. Liverpool was not
as weak was expected still the demand
over there was weak and the future course
of the market .depcnls on the cash demand
and the weather. The market here continued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
A Memorial Presentation.

Exeter, ~ H., MAY 2s DIR. Abner
Merrill has presented the First Congrega-
tional church. here with $1,000 I'm memory
of his brother, the late Henry Merrill, of
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-28
PROVIDENCE BANKING CO.,
48 WEYBOSSET ST.

OFFER FOR INNFSTMENT,
5000 United Traction a. Electric Go. LIST
mtg. ner cent. gold bonds. due 1888.
5000 Prov. Fall River a. Newport Steamboat
Co. lst mtg. per cent gold bonds
due 1914
1000 Kansas City El. Ry. GenI mtg per
cent gold bonds. due 1922.
20 shares United Traction 4 Electric Co.
30 shares Providpnce Telephone 90.
80 shares II. l. Perkins III. = Co, preferred.
20 shares American Screw Co.
" sharos Woonsocket Ele u ic NJ. & p. Co.
10 shares Lake Shore a. Mich so Ry. g
10 shares American Wringer Co, common.
10 shares Y. ", N. II. X III. II. II. Co.
20 shares American National Bank.
100 shares Blac ~ ne Canai Nat. Bank.
% shares Fifth National Bank
- shares High Street Il NIX.
l5 shares Rhode Island National Bank
Is shares Roger Wiliinms ational Bank.
shares Weybosset National Bank.
8 shares FIRST Nat. Bank, Warren.