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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
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 Liverpool, April 23Z4 D. m.-Cotton-Spot fair deman1 prices hardening; American middling,. Ed. Sales, 1o.oOo bales, of which 800 were for speculation and export and in- cuded $500 American. Receipts, 100 ba,es all American z Futures-Opened and closed quiet at the advance; demand moderate, American middAng G.d5 l. ol M e. April t@; April r5l,a ana n, June and July, O2; July and August, 1 O1; August, and September. s2@3 sS values Sand Neyqnber 50; November and Decem- Der, 34sd' December and yapyary;r,3 47s sell CTS; January and February 3H sellers, ten ders of today's deliveries. none.
 Total sales for the week, S4,000 bales total sales of American. 32.oc0 bales English spinners taking 55OOO bales: actual exnorts, 6Oo5 bales; imports Of all kinds 57,oOO bales; imports American, 8 900 bales; stock. all kinds 1,25iOOO bales; stock. American, LOO 900 bales; quantity afloat, all kinds, 69,C0o bales quantity afloat. American. 4S.00O bales sales of the week on speculation, 200 bales; sales of the week to exporters, l. 400 bales.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24

? St. Louis, April 23..St. Louis-Pittsburg
 game postponed on account of wet
 grounds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
TO FLORIDA

Colleges in Birmingham, Montgomery,
 Columbus, Ga, and Jacksonville, Fla.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24

Baltimore, April 23.-It looked a sure thing for Boston in the first half of to- days game, but good stick work by the champions pulled the game from the fire in the eighth inning Fuckers playing at first and Longs at first were the fea- lures. Score:
 R.H. E. Baltimore .... ....02 2100 0 1 3 *-7 12 3 Boston ..... ......1 0 0 0 0 0 0-5 F -Batteries-Pond and Clarke; Nichols and Yeager. Umpire, Lynch. Time, 220
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24

Philadelphia, April 3.-Philadelphia again defeated New York today in a game with a most exciting finish; Score:
 R.H.E y Philadelphia .....0 0 6-12 5 N4w York A % 002 2 1 0 O. 12 3 Batteriss-Orth, Taylor and Boyle; Get tig and Warner. Umpire, Emslie. Time, 2:20.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
Markets bye Telegraph.
LOCAL MARKETS.

Following is the local wholesale prices, tn car load lots of the leading articles handleH on Morris avenue, viz: Flour ribs and feee Flopr--Best patents, s5.25a5.65; half pat ent, $.75; straights, $4.60 Hfamiiy, SS.s5. These quotations are for car load lots. Ribs, 53O.
 Hams-94c. 4 Dry smoked ribs, 5A. Dry smoked clears, 5.20. Dry so1nl1ed bellies, $40. Smoked bellies. ca -. Lard-Basis A FEED STUFF. = 1Hay-No. l, sl425; No. 2. $13. Corn-S5c,
 Bran-sl6 Cotton seed meal-$1e.4o oafs-No. ?, Aei ,3, ,Sf9tiS,i5 Hp; B 25c. Cabbage, Virginia. lc; Florida, 13ic. irish potatoes, 95c. Sweet. potatoes, $1.50 per barrel. Coolers. sl. l.56a5.CO
 Hens, 1SJ20c.
 Fryers--None on hand.
 Eggs, 91-2
 Banana Bananass ae e5coas1 yo Oranges S2;75Qg3 per box. Apples, $2.75d3. Lemons, s2.5GQ2.75. iCl. Cocoanuts. s2 Ter hundred. Horses. s5as75, LIVE STOCK. ST Mules, s40d1l0.
 Veal e calvesHs2. 5OGs5. Good demand. Hogs-Packing from 175 pounds up, S1sc. Hogs-Light and mixed, 21aGSAe. Sheep-Fat, .2lsq3c.; sheared, 21sc. Spring Lambs-S1s45c. Good dtnana' Steers-Best quality, 3GS12o Hefers-2A AG3Ae. -9 Cows-263c. Oxen-Rough, 1AQ2c.
 Dry smoked ribs, 5.30. Extra short clear, 5.25. Dry smoked bellies, 5.15. Smoked bellies, 6.6212.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Cincinnati, April 23.-Not a single fa- vorite won-at Newport today. The track was fast, weather fine. Summaries:
 First Race-Five and half furlengs. Peggy, 3 to 1, won; Ora Lee to 1, sec ond; Little Nigger, 10 to l, third Time, 1;08%,r~
 ' second Race-Four ,-furlongs Dan Rice 4 to 1, wen; Ruiz, 3 to 1, second; Ben Neville, A to I, third. Time, :49A.
 Third Race-Mile and sixteenth. Miss Francis, F to 1, won; Umbrella, 6 to 5, second; Lufra, 6 to 5, third. Time, 1:47%
 Fourth Race-Five and half furlongs. Lady Juliet 2 to 1. won; Waldorf, to 2, second; Lonely, 10 to 1, third. Time, 1;08. ! S5 - e'
 Fifth Race-Four and half furlongs. Lady Irene, 8 to 5, won; My Maryland, z to 1, second; Virgie Cook, 10 to 1, third. Time 55k.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
MONTGOMERY PARK RESULTS.

Memphis, April 23.-This was ladies' day at Montgomery Park. The track was fast
 First Race-Five furlongs. Dr. Walms- ley, to l. won; Eton Jacket 314 to 1, second; Sligo. 21s to 1, third. Time, 1.02Aj
 Second Race-Selling, seven furlongs Revenue, 12 to l, won; Basquit, to 1, second; Infelice, 12 to 1, third. Time, 13O%.
 Third Race-Memphis Gun Club handi- cap, one mile. Macy, to 5, won; sharon, 6 to 1, second, Lexington Pirate, to 5, third Time, 1:42k, - Fourth Race--Four and a half furlongs. selling. Wilson, even. wonsa EufaHa, 6 toSl, second; May Clarkson. 5ao 1, third. Time, t571s. N Biftfi Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Lady Doleful to1, won: I. A. Gray, even, second; Lillian E., to 1, third. Time, 1:0.
 SfxthER Mile, hurdle. se1Ang-Mrs. Bradshaw, 21s to |. won; Cum Hcrland., :, 15 to9 second; Bob @RoyII., 12 to I, third Time, 1:541s.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24

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The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04

Pcrcy-Oh, he said there had never
been fool in the Ten Stryke family
yet, but II you married me there would
be two.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
COUNTRY SUMNER HOUSES.
Their Number IL Increasing Near
Every Important City-

There is an increasing tendency at the
present time Tor city residents 10 es-
1ablish country homes FOR the Summer.
The freedom experienced Is by most
people never forgotten, and there is a
fixed desire to enjoy country life dur
ing the summer and early autumn. IS
soon as the children are out OF sChoo!
for the summer vacation there j. an an
nual procession toward the green fields
and the shady woods, the hills Of pros
pect and the streams and ;akcs Of pure
water. That this feature Of our social
life will be permanent there can bc no
doubt, for the physical advantages of
three or four months Of country life
each year cannot well be overcstimated,
and the pleasures are such as cannot toe
secured in city residence.
Although the presence Of the adult
male persons Of the family is required
in the city during business hours. yet
10y means of electricity and steam con-
siderable distance may be trayersed and
they are able to enjoy a few hours of
pure country air IN rhr evening and an
hour or two In the morning rs a special
preparation for their city work. But
the distances from business centers
must not bc too great, hence the latter
are established in the city suburbs,
usually within radius Of 20 TO 30 miles.
The comfort Of the fnmil@ demands
poultry and eggs, and milk and the
produce OF the good garden, and a horse
or two must be kept, therefore one man
At least. will be required on the place
Hence, in view OF the expense, the sug-
gestiOu occurs to many persons that it
may be met by the profits ;hat accrue
from commercial fruit growing or the
raising of poultry. or the conduct of a
small or medium sized dairy. Such cN-
pcctaii0us or dreams may be pleasant
as long as they remain ns dreams. but
putting such idca- into practice dissi-
patcs rurhlcssIy the fairy-like visions,
lie, no one thinl, 'o rccoup his purse by
such ventures. lu the nature of the
case they must Nr failures The uu-
skilled fruit grover or poultry man or
dairymau. conducting his business
through an agent. though the latter
may br "a practical man. cannot com
pete with trained workers whose main
tcnancc depend on their labor. The
rational course for proprictors of coun-
try residences to take, and the one that
will give the greatest amount Of enjoy
mcut with the minimum Of regrets, is
TO dcyrlopc the horticultural capaci-
ties of their possessions In the first
place the family have the benefit and
comforts Of fruit and vegetable gar
den, and then the rest OF the grounds
can bc devoted io lawn and trees and
towering shrubs and towering plants
Of all kinds. To what extent the beau
tifyinE Of the grounds shall be carried
will depend upon the taste and means
Of the proprietor. II may be little OF
much. according TO these circumstances.
but it will alway bc productive of pleas.
urr and satisfaction, The summer coun.
try residences Of city dwellers will yet
form distinct and beautiful feature OF
rural life, and the social intermingliug
Of city and country dwcllers will be to
both influential for good. Weeks Maga.
zine
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
THIS. THAT AND THE OTHER.

Spunish daggers are very definitely
established fad among the ornaments
of the fin de steele belle.
\ minister in England made $4,000
by in, enting an odd toy that danced by
winding it with a string.
Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams was the
luthoress of the grand hymn Nearer
My God to Thee" This lady was born
in Cambridge, Eng, February, 1905.
To impart a refreshing odor to an
invalid's room, pour some good cologne
into q soup plate and set fire to ii with
lighted match.
The best quality of maple sirup comes
from the north side of the tree, but the
flow is not so large as when the tree is
tapped on the south side.
In China the man who lives nearest
TO the scene of murder, II the perpe-
traitor is unknown, is suspected of the
crime, and is required to prove his in.
nocence.
Domestic troubles caused the coro-
ner at Thenilworth, England. to close
his career with his own hand, and
coroner's inquest was held upon the
coroner.
Among the possessions of F. NJ.
Grover, blind justice of the peace. of
Topeka. are 100 razors. Although
sightless, he can identify each razor by
the touch. and distinguish the case to
which it belongs.
An exasperating blunder was made
by Young lady efocutionist in Inde-
pendence. Kan. While reciting "Cur-
few Shall Not Ring Tonight" she
mixed two words in the climax, thus:
"'Go, your liver loves, said Cromwell"
The crown of Victoria consists of
diamonds. pearls, rubies, sapphires
and emernlds. set in silver and gold. Its
gross weight is 80 ounces 5 penny
weight troy. The number of diamonds
are 3,452; pearls. 273; rubies, o; sap.
Phires, II; emeralds, IL.
An abused wife in Kansas City sought
legal redress against her husband, for
harsh. cruel, barbarous and unbear-
able treatment" On the trial it was
shoVn that he came home mad one
night and threw her sealskin into the
/ furnace.
A celluloid comb adorned the hair of
Miss Maud Parks, of Lock Raven, Md,
as she sat close to stove. The comb
suddenly burst into fame. and an ac-
quaintancc prevented serious injury by
promptly emptying bucket Of water
over her head.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

NelIy Esrrep's Jewels were recently
sold at auction in London and brought
in s11 ,125.
Some one recalls the fact, that Caleb
Cushing would never wear dress suit,
as he said il made him feel uncomforta'
Bile.
Virchaud r. Ghandi, learned HinGoo,
of Bombay. India, is in this country
lecturing on hypnotism. mesmerism
and magnetism. from the Hindoo point
of view.
Three sculptors have been chosen
from the list of those who made appli-
cation to execute the statue of Helmholz
for the Helmholz memorial committee.
They are Lessing, Hertert and jan
ensch.
Gov. Grout, of Vermont, who is one
of the best farmers in that state, was
recently found by visitor 10 his home
in Derby making maple sugar. He has
tapped $4,000 trees this season and made
1900 pounds Of sugar and sirup.
A stranger, upon being presented to
Speaker Reed. asked his weight. Two
hundred pounds" was the reply. You
must weigh more than that" said the
candid visitor. NO gentleman ever
weighs more than 200 pounds, respond
ed the speaker, solemnly.
The father of Senator Foraker, Of
Ohio. was farmer. He had II children.
six being boys. and money was none too
plenty. The boys all worked on the
farm. and the future governor and SEN
ator was taught to wash and iron. to
milk. cook and spin, and, in addition to
all this, to pick the geese at the proper
time OF year.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
FORTS ARE THEIR FORTE.
Queer Fortincations of the spnninrG,
In the Island of Cubn.


The forte of the Spanard is fort build.
ing. Cuba is the scene of his greatest
and most varied endeayor in that art
Of war. From the hour that the arriv-
ing steamer passes under the frowning
front of Moro castle at the mouth of the
Havana harbor until departure from the
island one is never out OF sight of some
kind of fertilization. The Spanish
army has not done much fighting in
this war, because, perhaps, it has not
been possible TO bring the insurgents
10 battle, but these little fellows from
the farms among the Pyrenees have for
tilted with amazing Industry.
From Pinar del Rio to Santiago de
Cuba the defcnses are conspicuous
everywhere. Something TO turn bull
let is the end in view. With this idea
the Spaniards have given ingenuity of
construction full sway. When the war
is over not the least Of Cuba's attrac-
;ions for the visitor will be the forts.
They number not hundreds, but thou
sands, There is Q fort OF some kind in
Cuba for every ten Insurgents under
arms, And the building still goes on.
Not many days ago a party of Havana
people went out TO the suburbs of the
city to witness the dedication of a new
fort, as similar party might have gone
from an American city to celebrate the
formal installation OF some new in
dustry. The new fort was finished in
n style beiitting its proximity to the
capital of the island. II was given n
name. The ceremonies of the formal
| opening of the fort for business We're
| duly reported in the papers.
The forces of the revolution number
/ 10000 by the claims of the leaders, and
| 10000 by the admissions of the Spanish
government. The supply of ammuni-
| ton is so scanty that the general in
| struction to the soldiers is; Not sim
| gle cartridge may be wasted" Against
! such an enemy, the Spaniards have
1 dotted the island with these thousands
| Of forts Much of this fortifying is
/ voluntary work. The Spanish soldier
seems to have an inborn liking for it
] He will fight in the open if he must
There is no doubt of the Spaniard's
| yalor. But having hunted in vain for
the enemy, and being given the duty OF
defending some particular place against
the hidden foe, the Spanish soldier
without being told. proceeds to make
himself ms safe from possible harm rs
convenient material will permit He is
natural fortifier.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
BOO Reward 800.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is IL EAST one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is CGtarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to tine medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature III doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
1--WE powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any ease that it fails to cure
Send for list OF testimonials
Address +. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
Advancement.

It's wonderful" said the man who is
always earnest, Ito see how they can de-
veiop the intellect, of the lower ami
mails. There Is no telling how much We
may be able to benefit them by system
rtic educatIoH."
what suggested that idea?
"A chimpuu~ee that | saw. He was
cree in perfectly wild condition. Now
they have by patient training taught
him TO chew tobacco. smoke pipe. play
cards and drink whisky!"-Wlshing;on
Sfur
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
STAMP ITEMS.

So far this season stamps have
brought better prices in Europe than
they have in this country. Further
along in the year this condition of af.
fairs may be reversed.
The new stamps of Angra differ some
what from those Of Portugal. The fig
ures of value are in the upper left cor
ner, and the name at the bottom. The
colors are the sa me us in Portugal. but
the name, as well as the value, is printed
in black, except on the 500 reis, which is
red
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
He Di.,ilsed Esoti.m.

s'What is the matter with you.' asked the
wife of the peculiar man.
I'm. feeling lonely" was the reply.
Don't you like this city,:
Il don't like this earth"
What's the objection to it,"
People are too egotistical. II there's
anything | hate it's egotism. And when l
see kings going ahead confidently and doing
things wrong. and diplomatsts trying all
sorts OF insincere tricks with complete ef
frontery, and lawyers seeking applause for
arguing on the wrong side OF case, and
everybody displaying utter selfshness with
out blush, l am forced to the conviction
that | am the only consistent. high-toned
and moral gentleman on this globe. And it
makes me feel lonely. Washington Star.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04

at Charlotte, Mich, before coming to Harts-
VILE.
Some time ago he had severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously. \
reporter, hearing OF this, interviewed him re-
garding his experience. Prof. Bowman was
in the midst OF his work when the reporter
called, but he cheerfully gave him a hearing
"A year ago last fall. /" said the professor
II broke down with nervous exhaustion. and
was unable TO properly attend to my duties.
! tried different physicians but with no
relief. and also used many different pro
prietnry medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. then sue
cumbcd to siege OF the grip in the middle
OF winter, and was left in much worse con
dition. Ny kidneys were fearfully dis
ordered, and my digestion became very poor.
! was indeed in bad condition.
"A minister in conference learning OF my
condition advised me TO try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. | had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
OF this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded to try it, as il
seemed that nothing e-uld do me any good,
However, procured three boxes OF pills and
took them strictly according to directions.
BY the time the last dose was taken was
almost cured. and in better health than I
had been for years. l continued using the
pills awhile longer and was entirely cured.
can eheerfully recommend DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People"
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful
story, which was further endorsed by the
following affidavit:
HARTSNILLE, Ind, March l6. 1897.
/ affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
r. s. BOWMAN
Subscribed and sworn before me this
10th day OF March. 1897
LYMAN J. SCUDDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, S.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the clements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes never in loose form, by the doz,
en- or hundred at 80 cents a box. or six
boxes for $3.50 and may be had OF all drug
gists or directly by mail from DR.. Williams
Madigip. ~
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04

'Why is the age at which young peo-
pie may marry specified by law in ali
civilized countries?" She asked, dream
lily. The old gentleman looked at her
over the top OF his newspaper and then
looked at his wife Civilized countries"
he said at last, "have always been op-
mysteries OF anything that savors of
gambling. and you know how mar
riage has been designated?' If she
didn't her mother stood ready to tell
her and TO give her the further assur-
ance that not one girl in hundred ever
ircw a prizc.-Chicago Post.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
Point Not We'll Taken.

She-John, yor are perfect bear
about the house.
He-Maria. that assertion won stand
the test of science a single moment. A
bear sleeps all winter. He doesn't have
IL get out of bed before daylight every
morning to stir up the. fire and call the
hired girl. Tiy some other metaphor.
Maria Chicag go Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
"MANv MEN OF MANY MINDS.

Many writer" knows how to write,
but doesn't know when to go to press.
Many a preacher" knows how to
preach, but doesn't know how to prac-
tice.
Many teacher" knows how to
teach. but doesn't know how to be
taught.
Many lawyer" knows how to go to
law, but doesn't know how to get back
again.
Many "tradesman" knows how t.
trade, but doesn't know how to make
both ends meet"
Many an IN. D." knows how to be
doctor" but DOESN'T always know
when to kill. or when to cure
Many wise man knows what the
dictionary definition of wisdom is, but
doesn't know what the word means
Good Housekeeping.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04

Customer lgho has purchased pair Of
KID gloves They will do very well though
they are a trihe large
Saleswoman-Bu then. your hands are
SO smalIi Is there anything else
YES; there are few thing- | wanted.
Let me sec-oh, yes a gallon Of molassc-,
pound Of teupenHy nails and hlntFuarter
OF lamb
.'WilI you take them with you or have
them sent"
''P-rhap. YOU may a- well send them, as
| am not going directly home bostoV
Transcript.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
His Snd EiI.

"Yes, sir, | repeat that in my opinion
Jonathan Doxey Is a ruined man, and that
he is merely keeping up appearances IN
order to try to find some way OF getting out
of his present diftCultIe-.
You surprise me! W hat has led you
TO this Conclusion
Il asked him for his daughters hand in
marriage yesterday, and he gave his con
sent without murmur. What would you
do If you were in my placc---rlIn away, or
stay here and try to live II down: :'-CleSe'
land Leader
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
Irnur,ssing Him.

"Well you had quite "a siege with that
Real estate agent. ! mover saw 20 man grs
tiCuiate 80 violently What ahrd mm..
''Oh, the fellow has just heard OF that
German professors throrE lhut 'hr Garden
OF Eden vas located ia the m'"I states,
and now he claims that hr. ha- seen the
impression OF Adam ial, on % rock Iu the
neighbofhuOd OF the land be had to sell. 20
lester
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04

"Now." suii the iusss old gentleman. put.
ting one Of the msgc,, berries IN his mouth
and picking rp another. what is the sense
OF having that sign rrHd fresh strawbcr.
rics for sale" Don't N0u know that 'trcsh
strawberries would be- enough, Don't you
suppose everybody knows they are for
SALE"
Il dunno, answered the grocer. "Somc
folks seem to think am gsyin them away,
and then the old gentleman put the berry
back III the indianapolis Journal.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
rhe Expert. Qu.nd.ry.

Paulpry-I hear that you have made
careful examination of the blood stains
make OF them:
Serum ian expert)-It is impossible for me
to say Just at present whether the stains
are human blood or the blood OF a horse.
You see, may be engaged by the govern
ment. and may be engaged by the defense.
-Boston Transcript
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
Oddities of Music.

Yeast--I saw man to-day who had
40 hands play the piano.
Crimsonbeak That's nothing!
We've got n girl down in our fiat who
has no voice and who siugs!-lonkers
Statesman.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
one of rim~.. Chnnce..

Edith hope he didn't make speech
when he proposed to you.
Maud-Why, no; he was so nervous he
could hardly speak.
Edith-Poor boy! He's better lover
than when l first knew HMM. Y,
Truth.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
Farm TcIephope..

Telephones are in common use on
Swedish farms. and even in Finland. A
traveller calls at farmhouse, and if his
language is not understood he rings up
an interpreter. In augusta county. Va,
complete system of cheap telephones
has been introduced, reaching TO farms
Us well as villages.--Chicage Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-04
A Vail of Mat

Rising at morning or evening from some
lowland, often carries in its folds the seeds
of malaria Where malarial fever prevails
no one is safe, unless protected by some
efficient medicinal safeguard. Hostetters
Stomach Bittcrs is both a protection and a
remedy. No person who inhabits, or So
journs in miasmatic region or country,
should omit to procure this fortifying agent,
which is also the finest known remedy for
rheumatism.