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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
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EIS.5HE THE RIGGRf... MAN (.
i -Slitsas .-.s-
Sam Palatka Brought Back on a
Serious Charge.
He IS SAID TO HAVE CAUSED
The Wreck of the Cahaba.Riyer Bridge-Cap-
szsA.
tured in Georgia Where ifetsRspOTted
as Having Already Confessed

Sam Palatka was brought here Last.
night from Eaton, Ga..-Mhete he.mas arr
rested on the charge of having wrecked
the Birmingham Mineral train and
bridge at Cahaba river, entailing heavy
loss of life : :, = ss'N--'s -
Deputy Sheriff James Ball was in
charge of Palatka. and landed his man
safely behind the bars of the Jefferson
county Jail. an o4.sr ,,.a... -.
Palatka, while in Eaton, got to talking
and, it is said, acknowledged having, with
the assistance of two other persons,
wrecked the train and bridge. His ar.
rest followed and Sheriff oBrien notified.
Mr.. Ball went for the man. - -.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

to Europe. and wrote Letters from
Italy" On his return he became asso-
ciate director of the New York Tribune,
at the solicitation of his friend, Horace
Greeley. After year in this position he
resigned and devoted himself exclusively
to authorship. .s
He was elected to the New York assem-
bly, in 1854, and year later, was chosen
secretary of state. He was. the first to
call attention by his writings to the ,Ad-
irondack mountains as a health resort.
He resided here for about thirty-five
years, and was for much of this time
president of the trustees of Washingtons
HEADQUARTERS fsS-9.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
BLEW OPEN THE SAFE.

~
But Were Frightened Away by the Noise
of the Explosion.
An unsuccessful attempt was. made
early yesterday morning to, rob the bar
room Of Fritz earle, on South Twentieth
street.
oiAnl entrance was effected through the
back door of the saloon, and in a very
amateursh manner blew the safe door
from it's hinges, landing 1t six feet away
and at the same time making TERRIBLE
noise. y '1.-~-'s ---s-
The explosion was SO terrific and made
such loud report that craftsmen were
scared away. 1900 ft,.o e5f a;r
People who lived two blocks away were
awakened by the noise.
1.-THE robbers left without securing any
money whatever. .i'.. 4-iAt, 49, 80
1t is thought nitroglycerine was used.
Capt. Donaldson Is at work upon the
matter. ,ar4ns, -ss., : 49,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
BRITISH TRADES UNIONS IN 1894
o - AND 1896 re- r-'irt 70

II, A2recent British board of trade report
Estates that the number of trades unions
of which the membership, had been as
eertained by the labor department was.
In 1885, 1850, containing 1891 04 MEM
Beers, compared with 1872 unions with l.
use, 448 members in 1894 The increase is
chiefly due to the greater completeness of
the returns obtained. aLast, year '6S1, 041
out of 1,330,194 members belonged to
twenty-five societies, whore membership
amounted to 10000 or over. The magni-
-tude of the societies was greatest in the
mining group and least in the finishing
100 principal societies in-1895 was Fl, $685.
705, against f1,624.332 in 1894; the total
Expenditure, f1,400.3S6, against. e, 436, 1892,
and, the total funds at the end of the year
fl ,706, SIT, against 1854, o93. OF the ex-
penditure f435, 1896 was devoted to 'unem-
ployed benefit f190,353 to dispute bene-
At and f237. S01 to sick benefit while
working expenses absorbed f256. 193."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
DEATHS RECORD.
JOEL T..HEADLEY,

Newburgh, N. r, Jan. 18.-IIons Joel
r. Headley, the historian and ex-secrs-
tary of the state Of New York, Is dead.
He was born December &c. 1873 at Wal
ton, Delaware county; New York. He
graduated from Union college In 1888, and
afterwards took a course In Auburn The
oiog1ca1 SEMINARY After being ordained
he was settled over a church at Stock
bridge. Mass. His health Failing be went
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

George, Nfcholas BurnHam, Jessie car.
isle, cara Franfons Ida Lear and his
peerless little dancer. La Petite Adelaide.
The company humbefs seventy people.
The cpstuming and Sgspic environment
are saldfo be rich apd tasteful, and the
four sfsieycie girls inn e-siecle CO.'S
sumes win be right in their element in
the city of wheels.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

The regular meeting Of the w. c. T. u.
will be held at the pArlors of the First
M. e. church this (Tuesday) afternoon at
O'Clock Mrs. Billheimer has returned
and will have charge, of the meeting.
A full attendance is requested. e.,
BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
NOTICE.
he Jewish Community.

To the Jewish Community:
You are earnestly requested to be
present at the Commercial club rooms
at IL a. m. next Sunday for the purpose
of reorganizing a. Jewish. relief society.
Especially to the younger element of the
community who have never acted in this
connection before do I address myself.
E. BLOCH,
Ex-President OF the Jewish Relief So
niatV Il
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
THE WEATHER.

Georgia-Fair, northerly winds; colder
in eastern portion.
Alabama-Fair; slightly warmer; north
erly to easterly winds.
Mississippi-Fair; slow rising tempera-
ture; northerly to easterly winds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

WE SELL
Any Quantity at Lowest
Market Price.
Signal oil.
Lard oil.
Machinery oil.
Engine oil.
Cylinder oil.
Dynamo oil.
Sperm oil.
Sewing machine oil.
Neatsfoot oil.
Tanners straits
Linseed oil.
Alcohol
Shell or orange and white.
Turpentine.
And everything in paints.
All orders filled same day received. Out
of town orders solicited. Containers (can)
charged at cost.
T. L MCGOWAN & CO.,
1920 Second Avenue.
Birmingham Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
EDUCATIONAL.

This institution is the oldest, largest and
best of its kind in the state of Alabama.
lions. Unexcelled systems of Shorthand and
Bookkeeping, Prectical methods. Cata-
visit or address this College before going
elsewhere. Sessions day and night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
DAILY BULLETIN.

q. 8. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau.
Office of Station Agent.
Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 49, 697
Local observation during twenty-four
hours ending at p. M. central time:
Directs nj lRain
Time. Temp. of wind :. Weather. fall.
8 q. m.... 80 clear 1.32
12m....... $50. AZ NE lClear /. 80
; 2 D. m........ SO me Clear tl.oZ
Highest temperature 81; lowest, 50; aver
age, A.
BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19
A coarse, rough skin can
quickly and easily be made soft
and white with HEISKELL'S

Soap. 2sc a cake at druggists or by mail
HEISKEILS Pills, by their action on the liver
sto mach and bowels make the eyes bright, breath
sweet, and skin healthy Is cents. At druggists
or by mail. kA~~
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY & CO., 5sl Commerce St. Phllada.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

BUY EAGLE WHITE LEAD AT LITTLE
PAINT STORE.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
The First Opportunity.


For. some reasopor otberthe meeting has
always fallen TIN ough, and the races at the
rink next week Will he the first oppor-
tllnity the two skaters. have had to test
their respective strength ON the steels.
While q splendid ong-distance-skater
Nelson is also quick at short distances,
and is able 10 get up steam for squirt on
very short notice. -
He viii al o indulge in some record break
ing attempts. and the outcome of the meet
ing between him and oroghue is looked
forward to with the greatest amount of
interest by all WHO are at all versed in the
art of skating.
The races viii be held every Afternoon
and evening, and it S 1 ossihle that some
OF the local cracks may be given a chance
10 show what they are worth on the ice
track, OF course, they Will be given hand-
caps over the professional skaters, and as
there are number OF new aspTants in the
local field for honurs, the races Will serve
as an index TO their relative positions.
Extra accommodations will he made
for seating the large crowds which will
be in attendance, and the very best of IA
cilities for comfort and convenience viii
be in evidence during the progress of the
races
The three men have all arrived here,
and are putting in daily work at the rink
getting in Condition for their trials. They
are ali in : ood shape, and each one is Con
fident of his success over his competitors
All have expressed themselves as de
lighted with the track at the rink, nd tht
arrangements made for them, to decide
| which is the best ma an, and it is IL ough
| that the trials next week VIII he ths
| most satisfactory in every way that hav,
| ever taken place on an indoor track.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
TRIO OF Fastest SKATERS
DOnoghue, Lawson and Nelson
at Convention Hall Rink.
GREAT CONTESTS PROMISED
Indoor Championship for 1897 VIII
BE the Subject Of Exciting Conn
petition Sketches of the Three
Experts-Their First Opportunity
to Test Each Others Speed.

For the second time in its history through
the establishment OF the ice rink at Con
yent,on Hall the Capital of the nation VIII
have an opportunity to witness some gehu-
inc races on ice skates, a most unusual oc-
currencc, il the ice rink We're lot taken
into consideration, for this part OF the
country.
These races will be held this week at the
rink on the magnificent indoor track. This
track is without doubt the finest OF its
kind in the world. and the records which
were broken on it last year testifles to l rs
splendid qualities for speed. s
A trio of the fastest skaters In the world
will be on hand to dispute the indoor cham
pionship for the year 1897, won last year
by Joe Donoghue, and it is expected that
some marks viii be set and some old records
sadly left out in the scrimmaSe which VIII
ensue from their coming together.
The three men wLo will compete next
week are oe Donoghue, of Newburg N. T.;
John Lawson, of Sweden, The Terrible
Swede,'' and John Nelson, of st. Paul
Minnesota @1SA
These m en- have never been bl ought to-
gether before, although they have repeat
edly signified their desire to meet one
another. They come from widely diver
gent parts of the world, and are without
doubt a trio of the fastest men on the steels
in existence.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Turbit Pigeon.

of the displays will be in turkeys. A
pen of five large, snow hite birds, viii
be shown by Charles F. Newman, of Staten
Island, n. Y.
PheaSants have been entered in all colors,
from the gorgeous golden down to the
plain. every day bird OF our hills and
plains.
In ornamental fowls, everything from an
ostrich to a canary bird will be seen
The ostrich is the same little fellow that
was Matched here last summer, and care
fully cared for for this event. He is one
Of the finest birds in his class and is
perfectly happy in his surroundings.
Another thing rarely seen are white pea
fowls. These will be on exhibition there
as well as the st ylish and proud bird COM
monty called peacock.
Freaks Of every character have been
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Where Adam Stood.

On the top Of Mount Samantha, or Adam S
Peak, in the Island of Ceyion, stands a
rock which is the great Mecca of Buddhist
pilgrims. For centuries they have been
journeying up the mountain, which is the
highest on the island, to pay their devo
tions to the isolated rock. According TO
tile true believers, after Adams fall he
was taken to tile top Of this mountain by
an angel. From it's summit the first man
was shown all the ills. that humanity is
heir to. Proof Of his presence there is
shown in a footprint upon the solid rock.
This impression is five and half feet
long by tive and a half wide and shows
six perfect toes. 1t is also claimed that the
chain bridge across the canyon near the
sacred footprint was put there by Alex
ander the Great.-Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
snaiu Has Had Many Rulers.

The present king of Spain is AlpheEse
XIII, who asccIded, or Ta ther was liftel
up to the throne ia the year OF his bi=th
1856, his mother being declared queen
regent Between fla and 756 Spain was
governed by emirs. Pelayo, a descendant
of Gothic kings, was the first diStincJively Y
Spanish sovereign, whose rule was ac-
knowiedged over a portion OF the north
about 719. From that time to the ac-
cession OF the present sovereign, Spain
has had about $50 kings. This extraor-
tiinary number for that length OF time is
explained by the circumstances that up
to the union OF Ferdinand and Isabella
Spain was divided Into number OF inde-
pendent monarchies---Exchange.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
FINAL OUTCOME OF THE CASE
Agreement by Judges and Attorneys
in the Chicago Union Suit.

Chicago, Ill, Jan. 9.-Toward the clos
ing OF the discussion in the INTERNATIONAL
building, loan, and investment union case
today it was practically agreed by all
concerned that the only satisfactory way
out of the conflict OF the coDtendins Tt-
ceivers appointed by Judge Hancey and
Payne was to submit the entire question
to the appellate court, and then let IL go
to the supreme court.
It was the opinion of all the attorneys
engaged in the case that this would be
the final outcome of the matter. In the
meantime all rules to show cause why re-
ceivers appointed by each court should not
be punished for contempt Of court, VIII,
under this agreement, be held in abeyance
if Judge Hancey did not enter the formal
contempt order against George Sehilling
and Paul o. Stenslaud, in the international
building, loan and investment case this
afternoon.
The attorneys in the case appeared be-
fore him and represented that, as they
were engaged before Judge Payne, there
had been no time to prepare the order.
The court, accordingly continued the time
to present the order until Friday next.
Stensland and Schilling entered into
| recognizances to appear at that time.
The morning times., 1897-01-10

weeks of age, when il is ready for the
table.
A poultry exhibit is. above all things, in
terestug to the public, and more work
has been done by the government during
the last year in the interests OF poultry
than has been previously done in several
years added together. When it is con-
sidered that the poultry and egg industries
are worth over S6eo,ooo,o0o annually, it
seems plausible that something should be
done to further these industries. NOtwltn-
ing these enormous figures, this country
imports over S2,000,000 worth of poultry
and eggs annually TO supply the demand.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
His Rea sons.

He says his reluctance TO complete def
mite arrangements for a race in Jacksonville
next month was due to his expectation
of a recall by the English racing board,
which has been verified. Ee also took
occasion 10 say that Tom Eek was acting
against his wishes in arranging the Florida
race even before he was aware OF Eck's
bad standing with the l.. A. w, and had
it not been for the contract between them
he would have insisted upon postponemeft
OF that race until settlement of the
English matter had been reached
1t is understood that the charges against
him are preferred by the promoters Of a
meet in which he had entered but failed
to appear. This charge he must answer
in person or else run the risk OF total sus-
pension from the tracks in both this
country and England. On his return TO
this country, Michael said he would bring
mis- wife, and also younger brother
his wife, and also younger brother.
who is somewhat Of rider.
These stat ements of Michael's are a
wholesale denial OF those made by Linton's
manager, Ed Plummer, who said that he
had given up all hope of arranging i match
with Michael
Plummer was seen by The Times man
Just before starting with his team for
WiIkesbarre, Pa, and he said II later de-
yelopments show that Michael is sincere
in his desire To meet Linton, he would very
likely prolong his stay in America for the
purpose of getting on the match upon
Nicbael's return.
In that case. after his exhibitionsin Penn
sylyania and New York, PlQmmer viii take
bis team TO Florida for snort stay, after
which he will visit New orleans, Galye ston
and other Southern cities, giving exhibit
tiOn rides, and probably entering some OF
his men IN races which are being talked OF
down there.
The game Of bicycle polo which has
only been recently introduced in this city
bids fair To become a fad here during the
winter.
The game requires much skill in riding
and a great deal OF nerve, and is very
exciting
1t keeps the spectator intensely inter-
ested during the whole time it is played.
The two best teams in Washington al
present are the Baker polo team and the
Eclipse team.
These >subs are booked to meet to-
morrow evening at the Washington Light
Infantry Armory.
The Baker Club is composed OF MesSrs.
Baker, Hanes, and Williams, all OF George.
town. These are all players of local
noteand have W on several victories gainst
various clubs in Northwest Washington, and
have also defeated the Northeast Polo
Club.
The Eclipse team is, however, far
stronger than any the Bakers thus faI
have net and the Georgetown men vii
be put on their I1settle, as the members ol
the Eclipse have been making extensive
preparations for the match.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
JAW FIGHT IMMINENT.
Fitz Leads Off at Corbett With His
Tongue and a gony Higgins Again.

Newark, N. T., jan, 9-Robert Fitz
simmons, the pugilist, came here this
injured right hand, which pains him con
cosoing fight with Corbett, he said:
Il will whip Corhett % 4 moral certainty,
there Will be no baby plaJ over decision
as in san Francisco. nc weighs twelve
pounds more than do, but l think
can punch twelve pounds heavier than he.
II will go on the stage FOR few weeks
and then go into moderate training for the
fight. 1 am in good condition now, how
ever
The morning times., 1897-01-10
ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW
National Event to Be Held in
This City.
TUESDAY THE OPENING DAY
Many Varieties of the Feathery
Tribe VIII Be on Exhibition
Rare Birds and Freaks in Pro-
fusion-Incuba One of the
Features.

The second international exhibition or
the National Poultry and Pigeon Associa-
ton will be opened Tuesday morning The
exhibition will be held i'll Center Market
Hall, and over 1000 fine specimens OF
poultry and pigeons will be shown. The
success of last year has aroused great
interest in the subject, and the last twelve
months have been a reign OF the old hen
fever
Entries of stock for competition haye
been made from twenty-five States, and
the finest exhibit of stock will be seen
here Already the birds are coming in
and by tonight more than l 900 will be
delivered at the hall.
The exhibit will be interesting in many
points and everything that has feathers
for clothes Will be seen here next week.
The exhibit will range from spring chick
to an ostrich.
Artificial incubation has become fad
here, as well as elsewhere, as a result
of the last show Incubator parties are
The morning times., 1897-01-10
AMATEUR RIFLE SHOOTERS
Club Is Prospering and Is Doing
Coed Work.
First shoot Of the Year Shows Some
Credita BILE Records Earrow
Heads the List.

The interest in rifle shooting is on the
increase, as is evidenced by the attendance
at the new range of the Amateur Rifle
Club at its last sEoot. Not only was the
club wen represented, but friends and Wis
itors were on hand to encourage the marks
men o put forth their bestefforts to secure
the IN uch coveted builseye
This central point of the TARGETS a small
circle of two and two-fifth inches in
diameter, and at eco yards distance, is
tothe eye analmost infinitesimal speck and
is so seldom struck by the bullet that the
occasion is sure to bring forth congratula-
tory suggestions from one marksnlan TO
another. many shooters going through their
whole score of ten shots without once
hitting the bulseye.
Club matches are quite different from the
military matc3es. In the former each
shooter arms himself with the rifle that
best suits his fancy, and considerable ri
valry exists among the marksment TO secure
the most accurate weapon obtainable. Each
member OF a club has his kit of tools and,
reloads bis own cartridges The club al
lows no handicap on rifles and any shooter
coming TO the range poorly rmed has to be
content with a low position on the score.
There were various makes of rifles on
the range, with calibers from % to the
45-caliber military musket and its bullet
OF 500 grains.
Tibbetts is the youngest member of the
club and shot his first score of ten shots
at 200 yards, making very creditabie
total. All the marksmen were well repaid
for their efforts and enjoyed the sport to
the utmost.
The following are the scores, shot for
shot, and is interesting. 1t forms the first
record If the clubs members and begins
the new year quite successfully.
The score:
The morning times., 1897-01-10
So Covers
Everything

Notwithstanding the very great effort be-
city to induce DR.. Young to restore bis
former high fee rate, the doctor is firm in
his resolution not to do so, and begs leave
notice he will continue to furnish all medi
cines and appliances and treat all who be-
gin now until cured at tile low rate OF $5
A MONTH While under the care OF DR..
Young there will be no running to drug
stores for medicines No matter whether
you have one or IA half dozen diseases, a
Young's enormous experience and long,
careful study have enabled him to perfect
a system for the treatment of Chronic,
Nervous, and Delicate Diseases that is
absolutely unequaled by any other.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Chicken Life.

At the show every stage of chicken life
will be seen. More than 5000 chickens
will be hatched in incubators and moth
cred in broodtrs. Every hour OF the day
and night little chicks will break their
shells and begin life in this world.
The poultry classes will be represented
by every known variety, from the large
and gorgeous Light Brahma, weighing from
fourteen pounds, down to the tiny little
Bantam, weighing twelve ounces. Ducks
and geese, both wild and domestic, will
be there in all colors, but not for the
huntsman's gun. Turkeys of all variety
have been entered One of the prettiest
The morning times., 1897-01-10

entered Several specim ems ofthree-egged
hens ere ready for the exhibition 1t VIII
be difficult to mention the various speci-
mems that Will be shown.
An interesting exhibit will be shown
by Mr.. John L. Waggaman, or this city.
Mr.. Waggaman Will show the different
ages in the life of a broiler. His exhibit
VIII be from the EGG to the broiler-'
Each pen viii contain one dozen birds, at
each week OF its life, from one to eight
The morning times., 1897-01-10
CABOT FAMILY INVITED.
of the Explorer Wanted
at 4ooth Anniversary Exe

at 4octh Anniversary f-AerSiSSs'
London, Jan. 9.-Messrs. A. G. Jones
and Sanford Fleming, Canadian delegates
to the Pacific cable commission, called
upon the Italian ambassador, Signor Fer
zero. today and conferred with him in
regard to the Canadian celebration OF
the 40Cth anniversary of the discovery
OF New Foundland by John Cabot. on June
"a, 1897.
The purpose OF the delegates was to
ascertain the possibility of having repre-
sentatives of the Cabot family living in
Italy visit Canada upon the occasion Of
the celebration, and the AMBASSADOR prom
ised to communicate with his government
upon the subject.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
NO FIGHT IN MEXICO.
Dan Stuart Talks of the Coming
Corbett-Fitzsimmon Set-TO.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. S.-Dan. A. Stuart
has returned home from his sojourn IN
New York, where he signed Corbett and
Fitzsimmons' fight TO finish ON March
II.
Mr.. Stuart emphatically repudiates the
alleged interview sent out from Little
Rock, Ark, yesterday. He declares that
he take d with no newspaper men at Little
Rock; did not discuss the fight with any
one, and has never said to anybody that
Corbett and Fitzsimmons would fight in
Mexico.
THE fact is, know positively, that the
fight will not take place in Mexico,
he added.