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FATALITIES IN FLORIDA
Christmas a Day of Crime in
Flowerland.
TALES OF GHASTLY DEEDS
Murders, Killings and Casualties of Many
Descriptions Mark the Day of All
Days in the Year.
Jacksonville, Fla., Dee. 25.—At Punta
Gorda, Fla., la na Thomas and iCila Scott
fought about Henry Cassidy, will) whom
they were infatuated. The Scott girl cut
the Thomas woman and the latter blew
out her rival's bruins. The murderess is
under arrest.
Near Arcadia, Fla., Alex Mercer was
assassinated at a Christmas entertain
ment given in a school house. The young
man was handing presents from the
Christmas tree when a load of buckshot
was Bred through a window. The charge
almost tore off Mercer's head. There is
no clue to the murderer.
At River Junction, Fa., the corpse of
an unknown man was fou«d near the
Plant System depot. He had evidently
bvm murdered and robbed. There was
nothing about the man by which he
could be identified.
Near Green Cove Spring, Fla., while a
Christmas dance was In progress, William
Sykes and Benjamin ltawles became in
volved in a quarrel and the latter shot
the former in the groin, inflicting proba
bly a mortal wound. Rawles was ar
rested.
At. wooaiana Million, near Jackson
ville, John Henderson, colored, In a (it of
jealousy lircd at his mistress. The
bullet missed the girl and struck an
old negro named Young In the head.
Young will die.
In Jacksonville tonight Policeman
James Kelly shot John Tallent of St.
Augustine. Kelly was trying to force
Tullent and three of his friends from the
middle of the sidewalk so people could
pass. A struggle ensued and Kelly and
Tallent fell to the ground, the latter on
top. Kelly drew Ills pistol and llred at
Tallent as the latter was getting up.
The bullet struck him In the back near
the spine. Tallent fell and Kelly emptied
his gun at the wounded man, another bul
let taking effect In the leg. Tallent will
die from the wound In the back. Kelly
surrendered. He was p;pt on duty at the
time the trouble occurred.
At Palatka, Fla., about 1 o'clock this
morning, J. A. Smith of Saginaw, Mich.,
was cremated in a file which destroyed
Mrs. Goss' boarding house. Smith was
spending the winter in Florida for his
health. There were two male nurses
with him when the fire broke out. They
claim the flames spread so rapidly they
had to desert Smith to save themselves.
The coroner Is Investigating.
At Hostwick, Fla., Mrs. John Dougher
ty's clothing caught file hist night as
she was preparing her children's Christ
mas stockings. She was so badly burned
that death resulted in a few hours.
HUXLEY AS A LECTURER.
The Scientist Was Nervous and Always
Fearful of a Breakdown.
It is very singular that, although, as
admitted by all who heard him, he was
one of tho clearest and most eloquent of
scientific lecturers of ids time, he alwayB
disliked lecturing, nDd the nervousness
from which he suffered in his early days
was never entirely overcome, however
little apparent It might bo to his audience.
After Ills first public lecturo at tho Royal
Institution ho received an anonymous let
ter telling him he had better not try any
thing of the kind again, as whatever ho
was fit for it vras ccrtuluiy not giving lec
tures. Instead of being discouraged ho
characteristically set to work to mend
whatever faults he had of stylo and man
ner, with what success is well known.
Nevertheless ho often toldine of tho awful
feeling of ulnrm which always came over
him on entering tho door of tho lecturo
room of tho Royal institution or oven the
College of Surgeons, where tho subject
was most familiar and the audienco en
tirely sympathetic.
Ho had a feoling that bo must broak
down before tho lecture was over, and It
wus only by recalling to bis memory tho
number of times ho lmd lectured without
anything of the kind happening and then
drawing conclusions as to the improbabil
ity of its occurring now that bo was able
to brace himself up to tho effort, of begin
ning his discourse. When once fairly
away on hU sulijcot, all such apprehen
sions were at on end. Such experiences
aro of courso very common, but they were
probably aggravated greatly in Huxley's
caso by t lie ill health, that miserable, liy
puchondriacal dyspepsia wblcb, as he says
himself, was his constont companion for
the last half century of his life.—Sir W.
H. Fowler in North American Review.
THE AMERICAN IN FRANCE.
Looked Upon ns a Good Thing nnd !• a
Privileged Character.
Although lu France nnd one or two oth
er countries there Is a polico regulation
that every person arriving at a hotol 6hnll
fill out a'blank nnd givo a full account of
himself, the rule is rarely enforced.
The waiter who follows the newly ar
rived guest to his apartment provides an
official blank, but explains that, tho name
and address will be sufficient. Usually
the questions aro as follows:
Unto .
What is your family name?
What Is your first name? 4 -4
How old are you? '
What is your profession? ' ^
In what country were yon born?
What state?
What Is your permanent residence?
What was youT last stopping place?
Have yon a passport?
Howover strict tho police regulations
may bo, these questions seldom havo to be
answered. Probably there aro so muny
travelers from America that tho polico
have no time to keep track of their long
Jumps, ono night stands and quick flights.
“You are an American? Valr well.
Your name—ect weel do.”
Tho visitor says ho is from the "U. S.
A.” and that settles It.
Usually customs inspectors are equally
lax and chalk the American’s baggage
after the most cursory examination.
The American Is a privileged character.
Ho is among them to spond money.
He Is neither friend nor enemy, but a
business proposition.
Ho is n good thing, and they are glad to
see him, and nevar suspect him of any
thing other than a desire to seo all tho
sights and pay freely for the seeing.—Chi
cago Record.
General freight and passen
ger office of Southern Railway
removed to No. 7 North 20th
street. Telephone 846.
HOLIDAY SENSATION.
A Lively Bout on the Streets of Montgomery
Between Officers and a Group of
Young Men.
Montgomery, Dee. 2(>.—(Special.)—A
lively sensation was created here this
afternoon by some officers and some
Christmas celebratorg. A party of the
most prominent young men of the city
were standing on Knabe’s corner. One
of them had a large cannon cracker in
his hand, and without his knowledge
another of the party struck a match
and lighted the fuse to the cracker. It
was very naturally dropped on the pave
ment and exploded there. Two police
men near by ran up and attempted to
arrest several of the party. The gentle
men in question being innocent of any
offense declined to submit to arrest.
Other officers ran up until about six were
present. The party of citizens had also
increased to probably more than 100.
The policemen undertook to force their
point, one of them going so far as to
raise his club to strike one of the young
men. whereupon another of the party
stuck a pistol in his face. The
officer reconsidered. As rapidly as an
officer would lay hands on one of the
boys the crowd would release him. Fi
nally the blue-coated guardians of the
city's peace and honor, realizing that
they were greatly outnumbered, retreat
ed and the crowd dispersed. It is prob
able the whole crowd will be required to
answer to the recorder.
Oyster cocktails at the Met
ropolitan bar. I I-I 2-tf
Memorandum Calendars for
1896 and everything else in
the way of stationery for the
office. Roberts & Son, 1809
2d avenue. 1-2-22-8/
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition — Improved Railway
Service.
Tickets are on sale via the Southern
railway to Atlanta on account of the ex
position at rate of $3.80 for the round
trip, good returning within seven days
from date of sale, and $5.65 for the round
trip, good returning within fifteen days
from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round
trip, good returning until January 7, 1896.
The exposition is now open In full force
and every one should take advantage of
the opportunity to attend.
Three trains daily, Birmingham to At
lanta—
No. 38 I,v Blr. 5:55 am. Ar Atlanta 11:40 am
No. 36 Lv Blr. 3:35 pm. Ar Atlanta 8:55 pm
No. 12 Lv Blr. 12:15 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am
All trains carrying Pullman sleeping
cars.
Effective October 6, the Southern has
added another train to the service be
tween Atlanta and New York. The "Ex
position Flyer" leaves Atlanta at 4 p. m.
ar. arrives at Washington at 11:45 a. m.
and ?7ew Yprk at 6:23 p. m. Only twen
ty-five hours from Atlanta to New York.
Returning train leaves New York via
Pennsylvania railroad at 11 a. m. and ar
rives Atlanta 1(1:20 following morning.
Train will be a solid vestibule of Pull
man drawing room sleepers between New
York, Washington and Atlanta and first
class vestibule coaches between Atlanta
and Washington.
The schedule of No. 36. known as the
■‘United States Fast Mall,” has been
changed between Atlanta and Washing
ton, lessening the time out between At
lanta and New York. Train now leaves
Atlanta at 11:15 p. m. and arrives Wash
ington at 9:40 p. m.. New York 6:23 a. m.
For Information apply to
L. A. SHIPMAN. T. P. A..
10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue.
Old papers ior sale cheap at
this office.
We are headquarters In California
wines, such as sherry, port and clarets.
We canot be excelled In quality and
prices on Imported and domestic liquors
of any kind. Give us a trial and be con
vinced. M. & A. WISE,
Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Fresh bread and candy made
daily at C. W. Cody’s, 1820 to
1826 3d avenue. >5 // 3p
Cold Weather Is Coming.
Telephone 4S7 for coal. Ward’s coal
yard keeps as good as can be had In this
market. When you need coal cull on
them. Can furnish on short notice at
market price. 7-19-tf
Old papers ior sale cheap at
this office.
GADSDEN’S BIO MILLS.
Thirty Thousand Spindles Set to Work
Yesterday.
Montgomery. Dec. 25.—A special to the
Advertiser from Gadsden says the
Dwight Manufacturing company of
Chicopee. Mass., started Its mill at this
place today. This Is the largest mill In
Alabama: has 30,000 spindles, and will em
ploy 800 people. The mill was located In
Gadsden last February and was com
pleted, accepted and turned over to the
owners today. The mill was started by
electricity, a young woman at Winona,
Miss., touching the button. Hundreds of
people were present at the opening.
The cream of
purest Norwegian
cod-liver oil, with
hypophosphites,
adapted to the
weakest digestion.
—Almost as
palatable as milk.
Two $ltea— 50 cent* and $1 00
SCOTT & BOWNE, - New York
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Hig U 19 1 non poisonous
remedy for unnatural
disci.arges and any Influm ■
■ ^i ■mation. irritation or ulcer
atlou of mucoua membranes.
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■ lor sent in plain wrapper, by
ffl ■ express, prepaid, on receipt of
B Bit (V). or 3 bottles for 12.75.
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Debs Opens His Month.
Vietor L. Berger, editor of Tho Vor
wacrts, wont to Woodstock, Ills., to inter
view tho Imprisoned labor leader, Eugcno
V. DoLb. Dobs said hi gubet.Mice:
"Tbo time of strikes is past. Laboring
men must strike at tho ballot box. A
laboring Sian who votes for any of the old
parlies ta a slave who is voting tho ticket
of his master, and lie is forging ills own
chain. I am for silver, t it tho coinage of
silver is co real issue, because it would
clmiigo Ho tiling (n thlg dnginnblo indus
trial system Umt niakc3 sbTTosof the great
majority of tho people. Only tho complete
overthrow of tho present wage slavery and
tho establishment of tho oo-operntivo com
monwealth will afford a thorough and
permanent help.”
Children Cry for
Pitcher’s Castoria.
The Daily State Herald, only
$6 per annum, or 50 cents per
month, for 1896. 12-25-iw
Office Stationery,Pens, Inks,
Pencils, etc. Roberts & Son,
1809 2d avenue. 12-22-81
I carry the largest stock of
fine whiskies in the State. You
have a dozen different brands
of PURE OLD WHISKY to
select from.
Standard price, 75c a bottle.
Why not save the 25c?
H. BARNARD,
209 and 21119th Street.
Open until 9:30 p. m.
12-13-tf _
Memorandum Calendars for
1896 and everything else in
the way of stationery for the
office. Roberts & Son, 1809
2d avenue. 12-22-81
Good fishing at East Lake
12-1-tf _
I TURKEY AND THE POWERS.
Nothing will over settlothls vexed prob
lem until the Turk U driven out of Eu
rope, where ho U an anachronism, and his
Asiatic dominion rul^d under the dicta
tion of the powers and according to civi
lized methods. Armenia should not be al
iowod to oon'tinaf a part o{ the Turkish
domain.—Philadelphia Press.
Now, in her extremity, Turkey finds
herself almost without frionds. Even Gen
eral Low Wallace, tho whilom acquaint
ance of the sultan, Is holding liis peace.
Hasn’t he a word for poor old Turkey
when it Is so near Thanksgiving time?—
Brooklyn Englo.
If it provo true that tho great powers aro
all agreed upon the disposition to bo made
of tho Turkish problem, then the dismem
berment of the Ottoman empire is at
hand, os tho only thing which has protect
ed it for the lost half a century has been
tho jealousy existing among the European
powers. Its extirpation, root and branch,
from Europe would be hailod with satis
faction by the whole civilized world.—
New Orieails Picayune.
The entire ohnin of oircumstanoes has
been such as to give rlso to suspicion that
Russia has secretly prompted the sultan to
ossumo tliis offensive course. If the sul
tan’s conduct should result in war, Russia
would be much lu ovidonce in the fight
ing and would hope nt tho end of the
strugglo to seize upon the tempting prize
of Constantinople, and thus gratify an an
ciont ambition and gain the vantago point
which Is essontial to future supremacy as
a naval power.—Washington Star.
Tho Opon und Institutional Church
league, nn organization composed of the
pastors of churches of various denomina
tions, tho object of which is to mako
churches freo to all poople and to establish
tho institutional idea, will soon open per
manent headquarters in Now York.
Tliis action was decided on at a meeting
of tho leaguo held in the Hoi land Memorial
churoh In Philadelphia recently and at a
subsequent mooting of officers and com
mittees at tho Mission house of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. New York.
CHRISTMAS
Keeps us all a guessing what new gift we will
receive this year. The time is drawing near.
Hasten to
The Trade Palace
And buy your Christmas Presents with good
cheer. Read through the different items and
you will surely find
THE PROPER GIFT.
A real nice pair of Ladies' Five-Hook
Gold Lacing Kid Gloves in Tan, Brown
and Black, for 89 cents.
A Gent's Initial Silk Handkerchief for
48 cents.
A French alLWool Henrietta, 46 inches
wide, Black and Colors, seven yards for
$5.00.
A pair of Chenille Portieres, 50 Inches
wide, three and onc-half yards long, for
$3.98.
A French Bisque Doll, kid body, with
stockings and slippers, for 33 cents.
A real silk umbrella, Paragon frame,
with natural stick handle, for 99 cents.
A Gent’s Silk Scarf in a Bow, Teck or
Four-in-Hand, for 24 cents.
A Lady's White or Colored Fancy Em
broidered Silk Handkerchief for 19 cents.
A Silk Waist of five yards best quality
Silk in dark colors, for $3.50.
A Boy's suit,' strictly all wool, sizes 4 to
8 years, for $2.85.
A Ladies' Double Cape of good quality,
Black Cloth, trimmed with Braid, for
$2.35.
A 54-inch All Wool Ladles’ Cloth. Black
and Colors, five yards for $3.18.
A Lady’s Nice Black Hare Muff for
98 cents.
A Gent's Shaving Set, consisting of
Cup, Razor and Brush in a Case, for
$2.35.
A suitable Christmas Gift for Mother
or Father is a Cup and Saucer for 25
cents.
A Silver-Plated Hand Glass, very ap
propriate for lady or gent, 88 cents.
A Lady’s Purse, best quality, genuine
Leather, for 95 cents.
A Silk Muffler, extra full sizes. In
Plaids, Brocades or Persian effects, from
75 cents up.
A Dress Pattern, all Wool Cheviots,
Double Width Goods, eight yards for
$3.75.
A Lady's Box Coat in All-Wool
Beavers or Boucle, with Ripple Back and
Mandolin Sleeve, for $6.48.
A lady's Fast Black Hose. Call for
2915 extra quality, worth 40 cents a pair,
25 cents.
A pair of Children’s All-Wool Gloves,
In Brown and Navy Blue, for 19 cents.
A Lady's Scolloped Embroidered Hand
kerchief for 16 cents.
A Waist Pattern of All-Wool Scotch
Plaids, 42 Inches wide, at 58 cents per
yard.
A desirable present for a gentleman is
a Smoking Set, with Pipe attached, for
$1.98.
N. B.—Out-of-town orders will be promptly
attended to.
THE TRADE PALACE,
1921 and 1923 Second Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
The Everett Piano.
The Only Piano receiving the Highest Award at the
Cotton States and International Exposition. On exhibi
tion at our Piano Warerooms. Call and see them before
making your purchases.
SOUTHERN MUSIC COMPANY,
i2-8-tue-thu-*at 208 and 210 Norl11 Twenty-first Street.
Birmingham Paint and Glass Company
LARGEST STOCK. LOWEST PRICES.
rainis, Oils, Varnish, Glass, Sash, Doors and Blinds.
1916 Third Avenue.Birmingham, Ala.
The Metropolitan Hotel and Restaurant
Nos. 8 and 10 North 20th Street, Corner Morris Avenue.
NEXT TO THE UNION DEPOT.
REGULAR MEALS, 26 CENTS.
The January (NEW YEAR’S) number of
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The Ladies' Home Journal
Every page of it is readable, with contributions by
EX-PRESIDENT HARRISON
JEROME K. JEROME RUDYARD KIPLING
“EDNA LYALL” MARY E WILKINS
FRANK R. STOCKTON MARY ANDERSON
JO Cents: On All News-stands
The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia
COPYRIGHT, 1809, BY THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
CHEAP CHRISTMAS GOODS!
Matchless Toys 1 Beautiful Dolls 1 Interesting Games ! Hand
some Books I
Birmingham’s Holiday Quarters!
Have just received $20,000 worth of Holiday goods which must be dispos*
ed of before Tan. 1. Largest assortment of Christmas presents in tha south.
25 dozen large fancy horns.$ 6
17 dozen 10c Jack in boxes. 3
72 dozen 10c painted vases. 5
27 dozen decorated china cups and sau
cers. 15
50 dozen 25c tin toys. 9
36 dozen beautiful china tea sots. 9
92 dozen large china dolls. 9
24 dozen 25c painted carts. 12
12 dozen $1.50 steel axle wood wagons.. 99
10 dozen good size velocipedes. 1 98
(i.iij i j a tii i.. 1 r,
100 dozen dolls, long flowing hair.23
13 dozen 10c bellow toys. 3
350 dozen large Christmas candles,
dozen. 9
24 dozen assorted colored doll babies... 33
36 dozen doll furniture. 10
45 dozen assorted 10c games. 5
72 dozen fancy 10c cap pistols. 5
17 dozen 10c picture books. o
41 dozen 50c red chairs. 23
12 dozen $2 hobby horses. 1 25
1_1-^,.. T\Tn rrnna M’haal Horrmi/Q
Handy Wagons, Hobby Horses, Rocking Horses, Chairs, Toy Furniture, Desks, Tool
Chests, Black Boards, Drums, Sewing Tables, Doll Buggies, etc. Mountains of fojys
and Dolls; large assortment Sewing, Manicure, Shaving and Smoking Sets; beautiful
display rich cut glass and Haviland dinner sets; handsome line Dresden, French ana
Japanese Cups and Saucers; William Rogers’ 1847 Orange, Salad, Soup, After Dinner,
etc., sets in plush cases at reduced prices. Big stock Japanese and Art Goods. Grand
assortment of Lamps. Come and bring the children to see our astonishing bargains
and Santa Claus.
JOHN W. O’NEILL CO.
“THE FAIR”
2020 SECOND AVENUE AND 2021-23 THIRD AVENUE.
S@*Speeial Prices to Merchants. _
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FOR ALL, OLD AND YOUNG,
There are shoes In St. Nicholas' bag. If he hasn’t enough to go around we have.
Our stock Is equal to the occasion. Every foot can be accommodated, warmly,
comfortably and handsomely with the best shoes, slippers, rubbers, etc., that can
be produced. It’s great footwear we carry, at prices as pleasant as an Xmas
morning. No one will be more pleased, even by Santa Claus’ visit, than you'll be
with our shoes, as we supply them at such jolly figures as from 75c to 55 In ladles’,
and men’s from 95c to 56. Ladles buy nothing but fresh goods from us; try our
great 51.50, 52, $2.50 and 53 line; they are the latest twentieth century. The latest
fad In ladles' shoes Is our tailor-made tan lace twentieth century shoe. We carry
the finest line of men’s shoes In the south. Try our great 52. 52.50 and $3 men’s fine
shoes in all styles. All kinds of repairing done while you wait. Bargains always
In stock for country merchants.
nm 1)TT7T)T)1? 1910 First Avenue, Wholesale and Retail
(j1. 1 I rjiUlEj, Shoer. Annual sales, $200,000. Largest
Shoe House in Alabama
Warrior Machine Works,
| CHAS. J. GEOHEGAN, Manager.
Powell Avenue, between 19th and 20th Streets, Birmingham, Ala. ?
Special Attention Given to. .. j
Repairing all Kinds of Machinery. I
Second-Hand Machinery...
Of All Kinds Bought and Sold,
I
MEDICINAL
Whiskies, Brandies and Wines
“Belle of Sumter”
ABSOLUTELY PURE.
Fine Claret, 50e a Gallon.
JOHN L. PARKER, Druggist,
212 North Twentieth Street