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, 1897-11-09

The citizens of Dion, France, recent.
ly voted Il tax for putting a railing
around Il tree which stands within the
city limits. The tree bears a label
which informs the sightseer that it is
the Oldest poplar in France, The town
council has Il record tracing the history
of the tree since the year 122 A. D. 1t
is 1879 feet in height and 40 feet i'll cir
conference at the base. Morning.
, 1897-11-09
Natures Warning,

All nature is fun of Reckoning hands
and welcoming voices. in>ising man to n
truer and higher life. Sine says to him
from tho heart of the rose, BE beautiful
in soul rs l am and fragrant with the
aroma of good deeds" She calls to him
from mountain heights of eternal SHOWS,
saying, BE white and pure us l am. and
warm in Heart rs the fires that glow down
deep in MY own bosom. "-Huusewife.
, 1897-11-09

After Luka Jantic. the B~ecnnauiland
chief, had been l.iiled i'll the attack by
the Cape forces OIL his camp lis Ee:d
was cut OFF by Il British soldier at the
order of his SUPERIOR officer
, 1897-11-09

The London Echo gives a list of
large landowners in Australia. One of
them has geo, coo acres, another /, 2O0,-
600, Il third ). coo, 0G0. while the Union
bank owns no fewer than $500. 900
aproS
, 1897-11-09
oMAHA-CHICAGo SHORT LINE.

The magnificent Limited" train OF the
Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul rail-
way leaves the Union Pacific depot q,
Omaha daily at 5:45 p. M. arriving In
Chicago at 8:15 the next morning. En-
tire train lighted by electricity and
heated by steam. Ask for ticket via the
milwaukee Route"
F. A. NASH,
General Western Agent,
1904 Nrnam st.. Omaha.
, 1897-11-09

Whisper 1t to your neighbors that the
Republican is the best papsr in the
state. and that 1t can be had for q
emts uoP mnath.
, 1897-11-09

When you neA1 anything in the way
oe job printing and stationery, call 4,
The Republican Office.
, 1897-11-09

Mining des1. It this once.
, 1897-11-09

Daily Republican soe pr month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

OAKLAND ROOMS TO LET,
> FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD IN
= private family; invalids ia thfuIy cared for py
retired trained nurse. 1857 Twelfth ave-. East
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
BlRTHS-MiRRIiGES DEATHS.

Birth marriage and death notices sent by mail
VIII not De inserted. They must be handed In a.
elther or the publication offices and be indorssd
Win the name and residence OF persons authorized
TO have the same pubiished.I
BORN.
hADFORD-tn this citv, Oc ober 2, 1897, to the
Wire OF George F. Radford, son.
RYAN-September 2S 1897 to the wife of
Thomas h. Ryan daughter
SWiFT-ln this city, September 28 1897. to the
wife OF George III. Swift a son
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
PERSONALS.

W1DoWER WISHES TO CORRESPOND
w with an elderly lady; German preferred. Ad-
dress HI NJ, box 8. Gail Office. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

THE CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION
having received applications to mine by the
hyoraullc process from sAM AHTYk In the En-
eHon Min, near Gibsonvi lie, sierra COUNTY to
deposit tailngs In Slate Creek and In The nohertv
Mine, near Table Rock. Sierra County 10 deposit
tsnings in Slate Creek; from VIC1 OK MoNTRE
County To derosit tailings in (;rizziv Canvons
from d. r. AIkINSoN, in the Homestake Mine
NO; z. near SIERRA City, ezra County, to losit
stake Nine and from {. x. SCOTT ct ais, in the
Sold Nugget Mine. GibsonyIile, sierra
GO insy. TO deposit taiings in Canyon Greek gives
notce that a meetiIg Will be held at room So
Flood building. Fan Francisco Call on October
20, 1897, at 1870 p. NJ
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
OAKLAND FLATS.

CIT MODERN AND7 ROOM FLATS; NO
ea,a 70 dark rooms; stoves; porcelain bath;
0aKland key at 94O Union ST. KOENIG n
KRoLL, 10O6 broadway, Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
OAKLAND ADVERTISEMENTS

OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.
S050 CozY COTTAGE OF ROOMS AND
O.CO. bath, on Weston ave, in North Oak
land; near electric cars; reduced price tor a cash
sale. HUGH II. CAMERON, 479 Ninth. Oakland
GIOOO 7-kooMED COTTAGE IN GOOD
SIS 4 location; an estate, and must be sold;
800 down and Sl5 per month Including uer
cent interest will buy cozy cottage of rooms on
silver street. in Nor. Oakland; total price, only
s140O. Call Or address HUGH NJ. CAMERON,
Broker, 479 Ninth ST., Oakland.
G76 WILL BUY A LOT WORTH $3.50 IN
U W the Alendale Tract, East Oakland; moth
ing ike IL for the money: build your own home
or we will hulld 1t for you: payment as rent SIS
cash, 80 monthly; eectric lines and fine
schooihonse; site. climate aud soil the best Call
or drop us line. 459 Ninth ST. bet. Broadway
and Washington, Oakland; carriages free. ii. z.
JONES. owner.
RESTAURANT AND LOGGING HOUSH
~ rent In Elmhurst Inquire box IL, Call Office
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

M ME- GOLDSTEIN - ELEGANT STYLISH
N1dresses.s5 up drssses made over. Eddy r. SIS
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

"OUINONIA," UNLIKE OTHER HAIR
W tonics, does lot discolor the hair; 35c a bot
tie. LEDERER. Ill stockton st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
ALAMEDA ADVERTISE MENTS

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE
A COTTAGES, LOT 134x175, GREAT BAR
II q gain ca Immediately; rooms, story, lot
oVx1oO only Sl65O; II rooms, story, lot 5Ox
l4l, $500; lot 45xSOO, facing two streets. onIy
sl2eO: lot 6Oxi44. fine buildings on Park S.
paying per cent, great bargain. E. d. JUDD &
CO., l424 PARK st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

MARRIED.
MISREPRESENTATION this city October g.
1897, at st Mary's Cathedral by the Rev + i
Prendergast Daniel j. Buckley ana Katherine
Stanton.
COTTRELL-HOUSTO 6, 1897 by
the Rev. William RAIDER. Charles J. Cottrell and
Jeanette j. Houston. both of san Francisco
BROUGH-September 26. 1897 by the
REV. william RAIDER, William j. Pryor of San
francisco and Nellie Brough OF Grass Valley,
Cal
RILEY-JOHNSToN-In oakIand, March 4,
1881, at the First Baptist Church, by the Rev.
c. H Hobart, Robert r. Riley and Cora ID John-
ston, both of San Francisco.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Of a Crew and the Captains Family on Board Mer-
 chantman.

Norfolk, Va, March 1S.-The sailing ship Cambrian King arrived in Hamp- ton Roads yesterday with her sails gone, they having been blown away in a storm at sea last Sunday week. She is loaded with oil shipped by the Standard Oil company, and was bound from New York to Hong Kong, China. She had severe experience. and the crew were about to cut away her spars when the wind shifted and the storm abated. As it was besides the loss of her sails, they had to throw overheard 2,450 cases of oil and the rest of the cargo shifted, which may necessitate her unloading and re- placing her cargo.
 A survey is in progress, and she is ex- pected in the harbor tonight. During the storm the captains wife and children had narrow escape from drowning the cabin nearly filling with water be- fore they could be gotten out. They were rescued by the steward, and in five minutes after they were gotten out the cabin was full of water. The vessels decks will require recaulking.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
FITZ WILL RETIRE.
His Wife Makes the Request, and He Grants It-Felt Little Sore After
 His Nights Rest.

Carson, New, March 1s.-Fitzsimmons retired at midnight last night He did not sleep well, his muscles twiched and his arms ached. He got up at o'clock this morning and took a rub-down. He com phined of sore join'.s, but otherwise never felt better. He dined at the penitentiary today as the guest of the warden. If ac- commodations can be secured FNtzsim- mons and party will leave tonight for khe coast. After showing in San Fran cisco, he will work his way to New York, giving exhibitions and settle down in Gotham and retire from the ring. His wife insists upon this concession, and Fitzsimmons is willing to give in for the sake of his family.
 The town is forlorn this morning. There is a driving STOW storm from the sou Invest. Nearly all the visitors have departed. The kinetoscope apparatus has been taken down and crated for ship ment, the chairs removed from the arena and all traces of the battle disappearing By tomorrow Dan Stuart's staff will be the only strangers left in the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
LEVEES BREAKING
All Along the Mississippi River, and the Worst Is Yet to Come-Mother and Four Children Found Dead-Gov-
 ernment Aid Needed

Memphis, Tenn, March 1S.-A levee near Charlottesville, Mo, broke this after noon, but what damage was done is not known. Private reports are khat it was simply break, while the levee board declares that it was the result of a cut. There have been no additional drownings reported today, but the rumored drown ing of five from a bridge iD Arkansas was confirmed.
 The victims were a mother and four children. I. is now believed that the vast majority of imperilled people within the reach of Memphis have been rescued. There are about 5000 of them here. The relief committee today wired Gov. Jones, of Arkansas, for state aid. and urged sas congressman. He replied there were no funds at his disposal for that purpose, and that he could do nothing to aid the refugees from his state. The Mississippi Valley train south was blocked tonigh; by a 300-foot washout few miles out.
 The war deparlment notified Capt. Fitch, of the United States engineering corps, today that $10,000 had been as- signed to his order for use in maintain ing the levees in his district
 The river here is still rising. Reports from the leyees sou.f tonight are not en- couraging. From Helena to Relief, Ark, the levee cannot possibly stand, 1t is asserted, and from there to Modoc, dis tance of thirty-six miles, there is grave danger that the 1evee cannot hold until morning. There is break on the Mis- sissippi side across from Helena today,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
MOST DARING ATTEMPT

ino Kidnap a Child Frustrated by the
 Death of the Would-Be Kidnapper.
 Houston, Tex, March 1s.-The most daring attempt at crime ever known was frustrated this morning at 3 o'clock when detectives killed Walter Hughes as he was in the act of entering the home of Frank Dunn, wealthy resident of this city.
 The police received information some time ago that d scheme was on foot to kidnap Dunn's little daughter The pur- pose of the kidnappers was to keep the girl in captivity and demand $4.000 ran som for restoring her to her parents. Detectives have been on guard at MT. Dunn's for several nights, but develop ments occurred this morning, when 1t was discovered that a man was attempt ing to force one of the windows of the Dunn residence. One of the officers in- advertently attracted the attention of the marauder who, finding he was dis covered, drew a pistol and fired at the officers The detectives then opened fire and the intruder fell. He was railroad man, but has lately been working as a carpenter. He had rented house near Dunn's, and under the floor of one of thei rooms had dug a cave, in which the kid mapped child was 10 be secreted until the ransom was paid. At a point some distance from the city Hughes had ar ranged a number of tin boxes where he had intended to direct that the ransom money be deposited. Hughes also inten- ded to give notice that if any watch was kept over these Repositories 1t would re- suit in the death of the child.
 When Hughes body was searched a revolver. keen-edged butcher knife and some chloroform were found.
 Mrs. Hughes has been arrested, but
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
DEAD BABE IN HER ARMS.
Distressing Report From the Overflowed District Along the Mississippi River
 More Rain Falling.

Memphis, Tenn. March 1S-The work of rescuing the people in the flooded dis trct is being carried on night and day, and this morning half a dozen steamers brought to Memphis over 1000 refugees. The steamboat men tell some narrowing stories of suffering and death. One Wo- man who was rescued from an Indian mound, fifteen miles west of here, held in her arms dead infan', that had per ished from cold and hunger. Another family of four. when rescued, related that two small children were drowned in sight of their helpless parents.
 Islands Nos. 70, 37. 36 and 34, in the Mis- sissippi river, are completely submerged and the inhabitants, to the number of about 500, have abandoned their homes.
 Rain began to fall yesterday afternoon, and at noon today there had been no cessation of the downpour. The river TOW marks 36.9 The levees are standing the strain much better than expected, but break is liable to occur at any mo- nnant
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
TWENTY APPLICATIONS
For Fat Jobs Before McKinley-Frank Threat, of Demopolls, In
 the Batch.

Washington, March 1S.--Twenty ap- plications for positions as collector of internal revenue were filed at the treas ury department today. Among them were these:
 Texas-S. F. Moves. of Dallas, at Dal- las. -H
 North Carolina-E. C. McNdillan, of Mouth of Wilson, Va, at Asheville, N. c.
 Alabama--F. H. Threat, of Demopols, at Birmingham
 Other applications were filed as fol- lows:
 North Carolina-H. P. Cheatham, of Littleton, register of the treasury.
 Virginia-C. I. Nourse, of Casanova, register of the treasury. - Louisiana-H. l.. Coleman of New Or leans, collector of customs at New Or leans.
 Texas-W R. Briscoe, of Coopers, col lector of customs at Galveston. .
 Tennessee-T. A. Hamilton and J. P. Alban, of Memphis, surveyor of customs, at Memphis.
 The White House was closed today, ex- cept to those who came on business.
 Ex-Representative Settle, of North Carolina, called on the president with Repre- sentatives Linney and Pierson, who urged his appoint as judge of the are confident that MT. Settle will get the place.
 Other North Carolina offices have not been so easily arranged. A big delega- tion from the Tar Heel State, headed by Senator Pritchard, called to talk about offices. The congre ssional delegation has been unable ito agree on candida tes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
SUMMER NIGHT FESTIVAL
To Be Repeated By Birmingham Deutcher Turn Veren-Frework
 Ordered

Yesterday President E. Lesser. of the Birmingham Turn Verein. closed the con- tract for the grand fireworks display to be given al Lakeview park on the night of Wednesday, June 2. The contrae. was awarded the A. l.. Due Fireworks com pany, of Cincinnati. who will not only build the designs submitted by the com mittee, but will send man to this city to superintend rq'o display.
 The entertainment will be given as the Summers Night Festival. and will in every respect surpass that of last year. The Due Fireworks company, the same people who furnished the fireworks last year, hove promised to surpass Liieir former efforts
 Tn the pavilion at Lakeview park grand concert will be given by the local singing societies, to which small ad- missien fec will be charged The display will be absolutely free of all charge The contract calls for an expenditure of many hundreds ~ dollars, which goes to prove that neither expense nor pains will be considered in making the festi- val success.
 The committee A, designs will report early next week. when the set pieces and full programme of the concert will be given to the public
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
VERY ENCOURAGING
Is the Report From the Appalachian Gold Mining Companys
 Property.

Nashville, Tenn, March 18.-The or ganiza.ion of the Appala chian Gold Min ing company, under a charter of the state of Tennessee, was perfected today in all of its arrangements to commence operations on a large scale at Dahlon- egu, Ga, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains.
 This company is the owner of very val uable gold property. Experts, who have recently examined it, pronounce the ore to exist in large quantities and rich in quality, and not surpassed by any gold producing section in this country, and equal to any gold mining property.
 The successful working of ,he company is ssured fact, and means much to the south in the way of making known the vastness and richness of its gold producing property. Judge w. w. Mur- ray is president, and Hugh F. Kingstock. secretary and treasurer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
THAT MISSING HEAD.
Walling and Jackson Preparing a State
 ment For the. Governor

Walling and Jackson Preparing a State
 ment For the. Governor.
 Cincinnati, Ohio, March 1S.-The Post this afternoon prints a dispatch from it's correspondent in Alexandria, Ky. saying that Jackson and Mailing are preparing final statement of the Pearl Bryan mur- der, which will be transmitted to Gov erncr Bradley.
 The name of pr. Wagner, of Bellevue, who was confined in the Lexington insane asylum shortly after the murder it is said, will figure in the confession. The two men will allege that Wagner knew more of the case than was ever told or even suspected
 The question as to the where's bouts of the head will be touched on lightly and 1t Is hinted that Wagner were he sane, could tell something interesting concern ing its disposition. The prisoners will re- affirm their Inability to restore the head of the murdered girl.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
INSURGENTS ACTIVE.
Make a Bold Attack Upon Guanabacoa Fighting Reported to Have Been
 Kept Up All Night.

New York, March 1S.-A special from Havana to the Evening Sun says Fir ing was heard in the direction of Guana- bacoa all last night, and at midnight flames were seen in that direction. It is rumored here that Gen. Rodriguez's band made another daring attack upon the place and raided the interior of the city and burned three houses occupied by Spanish officers. It is supposed that the object was to capture some of the leading officers, and much excitement exists.
 The fighting Is said to have continued all night. At times the firing was heavy, indicating that large forces were en- gagged
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
TO COMPEL, A RrCOTrNT

Omaha. Neb.. March 1S-Both the leg is'ative committee and the commission to recount are camping peacefully about the ballots at Lincoln. each claiming pos session. Governor Bolcombe has advised the legislature that it has a right to take control. Attorney General smith has asked for a manda mus to compel the re- counting to proceed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
nie second. Mamie callan third, Time.

nie second. Mamie callan third, Time. 1:16.
 Third Raee-Seven furlongs. Hurns, s4 Powers), ' To l, won; Marie c. second, Prince of India third. Time, 1:2S%.
 Fourth Race-Affle and twenty yards. Lizzie Mack, 101 CT. Burns), to 1, won; Chcot second, Little Tom third. Time, 1:44h.
 Fifth Racs-Seven furlongs Stachal- berg, 101 GA. Barrett), to 1, won; Nairete second, Oily Cannon .hird, Time, 1:29%
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Rapala tchie, go (Songer), to 2. wen. Julie DOT second, Taglioni third. Time. 1l6
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
SUGAR ON THE RISE.

New York, March 1S-Sugar prices were advanced today. Members of the trade were surprised, and could assign no reason to justify the advance, except the proposed increase in duties under the tariff. The advance was 1-Sc per pound for all grades of hard refined su- gars. and of the soft grades Nos. l to 6 were also 1-Sc higher while 1-16c was added to the price on Nos. 2, 8, 12, 14 and 15. This change puts granulated at 4 5-Sc, which Is the highest price it has touched in many months.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
SUNDAY IS THE DAY.

London, March 1s.-The St. James Ga zette asserts that the blockade of the coasts of. Crete by the warships of the powers will begin next Sunday morning, and that the foreign admirals have re- qu.red Greece to withdraw her warships from Cretan waters before that time; otherwise force will be employed to com pei their departure.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
CORBETT ALL RIGHT.

Shows No III Effects of the Encounter
 All Engagements Off.
 San Francisco, Cal, March 1S.-Corbett arrived in this city on a>pecial train last night There were very few at the sta ton when the ex-cha mpion alighted, and he at once entered a cab and was driven to his home.
 This morning he shows no i'll effects of his contest with Fitzsimmons. He is up and around, and appears to be in his normal condition.
 It is said he has no plans for the future and that he has cancelled all engage ments
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
FIRE IN A PRINTING OFFICE.

Richmond, Va, March 1S.-About o'clock this afternoon fire broke out in the mailing room q fhe pispatch build; s2' 0o0 was sustained. The room was on the third, or editorial, floor of the build ing, and Mr. w. P. Chestesman. manag-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.

NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.
 New Orleans March 1s.--Cloudy, warm weather and fast track made the sport today of a lively order, in which not a favorite won. Attendance, 5000
 First Race-Seven furlongs. Lillian E., 105 tCaywood), to 1, won; The Sculptor second, Overella third Time, 1:29.
 Second Race-Six furlongs. Rush Fields 104 (Cutreres), 15 to 1, won; Princess Bon
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19

ing editor, the only person on the floor at the time, was cut off from the stairway and had to make his way 10 the street on the fire escape. The paper issues as usual tomorrow, all machinery being in fact
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
Is rT MERELY .A RUMoR?

Paris, March 1S.-IThe Echo De Paris publishes rumor that the government of Crete will be offered to Prince Henri. of Orleans, who is now in Abvssinie at the head of an exploring expedition.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
FRENCH TRANSPORT AGROUND.

Toulon, March 1s.-frhe French trans port ship Auvergne, having on board troops, arms, stores, etc., destined for Canea, Crete, is aground, and it has been necessary to iand khe men and stores in order to float her.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
uNDELlvERED TeLEGRAMs.

Undelivered telegram at the Western Union Telegraph office: Geo. G. Olmsted.