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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
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RaS3c, BTena Vista, Natural Bridge,
CIoverdale, Hollina and Roanoke.
Leave Shenandoah Junction, south
bound, 100 at night.
No z for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski, Bris-
toll. Kenova, Columbus, O., ana the West
Also for Knoxville, Chattanooga ana inter-
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The Chicago Express leaves Roanoke daily
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stations-no connection beyond.
No. 4 for Hagerstown, Harrisburg Wash
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Merchant Tailoring.

TINTED and Stamped Enameled Cloths.
i Taole and stand Covers. Art Squares and
fne Linen Centers aud Trays. Cushion Cow
ers that Will stand hard using a. well as
washing, very low for cash. You Will Ind at
MISS ELLEN'S.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Attempt at Jail Breaking.

Springfield, Dec 13.-At 6:30 o'clock this evening a desperate attempt at jail breaking was made by the prisoners in the county jail. James Conway. alias Corners, alias Secklo. alias Seckloran. a desperate criminal who had been indict- ed by the Unite States grand jury for -robbing the postoffice at Riggston, H., and John Rogers, known as Blackey, a criminal who is being held being the ac- tion of the United States grand jury for robbing the postoffice at Rockport H.. sawed an iron railing which joins the south wall of the jail, charged it with dynamite and then ignited the fuse. The explosion was terrific and was heard about a mile away. After the explosion they snatched up the iron pipe and began beating against the wall to knock out the remaining wall. as the dynamite failed to do it's work. None Of the pris- oners escaped. The damage to the jail will be very heavy, as almost every bar, brick and stone was loosened by the ex-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
nha Roard of Trade Outwitted.

Chicago Dec. 13.-The suspension last evening of J. r. Harris of the firm of Kennett, Hopkins & Go. from the priv ileges of the board of trade for two years left that house without that partner in good standing and this morning the messengers of the concern were refused admission to the floor. new partner, $. c. Scotten, was taken in with the view of continuing the business under the old name, but the action of the board in not permitting employees to enter the trading room effeetually prevented the carrying out of this scheme. When the market opened F. K. Morrillae. manager for Kennett, Hopkins & Co.,, and who is a member of the board. appeared in the wheat pit and proceeded to trade in his own name, with the affix, Successor to Kennett. Hopkins & Co" Trades were accepted in his name, and although it was understood that the business was for the account of the suspended firm there was nevertheless no ground for ob- lection. The board Of trade clearing house was still clearing yesterdays bus mess for the late firm this morning. but after today it's name will be dropped from the list.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
MISS AUBs, QUEER CASE.
Her Lawyer Wants Medical Experts tc
 Pass Upon Her Sanity.

Pass Upon Her Sanity.
 New York, Dec. 13-Barbara Aub, the young girl who confessed to perjury in the Langerman case to Recorder Golf and Wednesday last recanted that con- fession and said the story she told on the stand was true, was arraigned this morning before Judge Cowing in the first part of the general sessions. Lawyer Fred House, who was assigned by Judge Cowing to defend the young girl when her plea of guilty was refused on Monday last, spent all day yesterday trying to get statement from Miss Aub in re- gard to her latest confession. Barbara told Lawyer House flatly that she had no recollection of going before Recorder Golf on the morning that Langerman was discharged and signing typewrit- ten confession in the presence of several witnesses. When arraigned this morn ing Miss Aub pleaded not guilty.
 Judge Cowing held her in 5000 bail for trial. She was taken back to the Tombs. Lawyer House asked that medical ex- perts be appointed to examine Barbara 5 mental condition He also asked that all visitors except counsel and medical men he excluded from her for three or four days. and he thought at the end of that time the true facts would De learned. Judge Cowing denied the apph- cation for the appointment or the com mission to examine into her sanity. DIS trict Attorney Fellow said that It nau been his intention. except for the develop ments of the past thirty-six hours, to have moved for the discharge or the girl. So far as he was concerned, ne said, he had not intended to prosecute
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition - Improved Railwa
 SerVica.

Atlanta GXpOSltlon - Improved Railway
 Service.
 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of s3.SO for the round trip, good returning within seven days from date of sale, and $5.55 for the round trip, good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round trip, good returning until January ', 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. 3S Lv Bir. 5:55 am. Ar Atlanta 11:40 am No. 36 Lv Bir 3:35 pm. Ar Atlanta 8:55 nm No. l2 Lv Bir. 1915 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 D. m. and arrives at Washington at Il :45 a. m. and New York at 6:23 D. m. Only twen- ty-flve hours from Atlanta to New York. Returning train leaves New York via Pennsylvania railroad at II a. m. and ar rives Atlanta 1920 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. S6. known as the Limited States Fast Mail,'' 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 $40 D. m., New York 6:23 a. m. For information apply to
 l.. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A.,
 10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
PRATTVILLE.
Electric Lights-Grading Public Roads.
 Pratt Gin Company to Shut Down.

Electric uDilS lhoaOo'
 Pratt Gin Company to Shut Down.
 Prattville, Dec. 12-(SpeciaL )-Mrs. Julia Pratt and family are visiting the exposition this week.
 Mr. E. F. Martin is in Prattville put ting up an art gallery. MT. Martin is first-class artist.
 The depot and cotton mill buildings are moving on charmingly.
 Rev. J. B. Cumming is off to the Meth odist conference this week.
 The dwelling house of Capt w. T. Northington will be completed soon, and your correspondent learns that it will be the costliest dwelling in Prattville.
 There is some talk of Prattville put ting in electric lights to light up the streets It is to be hoped that it will be done soon.
 & n. McLemore, one of our very clever merchants, is adding to his storehouse 20 feet in length to give him plenty Of storage room.
 The board of revenue of Autauga coun- ty has made the proper arrangements to have the principal public roads graded through the county. Wagons. scrapes. mules, etc., cost the county about $7OO. The cost of grading will be heavy. but Autauga county is out of debt and am ply able to put her roads in good condl- tion and it seems that our authorities are determined to give us good roads
 We learn that the Dan Pratt Gin com pany of this place will shut down Satur- day, the 14th, for two weeks, to give op- portunity to put the machinery in good repair for 1896. It Is the company's GUS tom to repair generally once year
 This is splendid town to build some neat dwellings and make handsome dividends. The only real estate agent in town has more demands for dwellings than he has houses to supply.
 Democrats in this part of the state are in favor of harmony. Woe unto the man who is willing to agitate and perpetuate the old division. Democrats here are go- ing to support the nominee of the state convention, whether his opinion Is for free and unlimited and independent coin age of silver or single gold standard.
 The State Herald gets compliments from all who read it's columns here. 1t is now one of the best papers of the state. So let it continue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Al Horrible Exploslon.

Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 1S.-A dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn, to the Constitution says a premature explosion of powder and dynamite at Laf1ette, Campbell county, yesterday afternoon, killed four men and four others may have died by the explosion. The bodies of four have been recovered, and four men are still missing News of the accident reached Knoxville this evening. The list of the dead is as follows:
 Neal Dabney, white, 25 years of age, leaves a wife and two children.
 John Webb, white, age 21 married.
 Andrew Bates, white, age 20.
 - Price, white.
 The men were at work at Big Creek Gap, in Campbell county, Tenn, and had placed three kegs of powder and four sticks of dynamite in 16 foot hole. The fuse was lighted and after wait of four minutes the men were ordered back to readjust the fuse. Just as they re-enter- ed the hole the blast exploded. The scene was fearful one. Work was begun also to excavate the bodies but none were taken out alive,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Alabama Conference.

Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 1S-The sixty second annual session of the Alabama conference, Methodist Episcopal church, south, is now in session at Troy. Ala, Bishop Charles B. Galloway presiding.
 There is a very full representation of ministers present, and the reports from the different churches are very fattering With but few exceptions the pastors re- port that collections for all purposes are in excess of former years, and the addi- ltions to the membership have been num- erOuS.
 been principally taken up in passing on the characters of the ministers. With one exception the report has been favor able. That exception was Rev. Nr Den his. who was found guilty by the com mittee and expelled from the conference and his church.
 Reports from the board of education missions and church extension were all that the most fervent Methodist could hone for
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Calhoun,s UntimelY End.

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 1S.-A special to the Times-Union from Fort Pierce, Fla, says
 MT. G. Calhoun was run over and in- stantly killed by a train about five miles north of here tonight. He was asleep in the middle of the track. and the entire train passed over him before it could be stopped. It Is supposed that Calhoun was drinking and lay down on the track while helpless from liquor. He had re- sided in this section for some time. and claimed relationship with the South Carolina Calhouns.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
THE RACES.
New Orleans ReSulfR.

New Orleans, Dec. 13.-A fair day and fairly fast track attracted good sized crowd to the races today. The talents discontent still continues. Four favorites proved sad disappointments. Dick Bee han, in the fifth, was tipped as good thing and proved to be the redeeming feature of the day, and won easily. Black Ball was pounded hard, but finished last. Attendance 2500.
 First race, fifteen-sixteenths of a mile, selling-Buckmore 104 (Caywood), 15 to l. won; Campania, 1O4 c. Murphy, Il to g. second; Blasco, 104 c. HilD, l to ?, third. Time, 1864.
 Second race, one mile, selling-Royal Choice. 107 CTudorville), 20 to 1, won; Mike Kelly. 100 GA. BarretD, to 1, sec ond; Seabrook, 1O3 (Caywood, 6 to 1, third. Time. A.
 Third race, seven furlongs-Jake Zim- merman, 107 (Overton), to l. won; Chat tanooga, 104 (W. Jones), Il to 5, second; Prince Imperial, IA (J. Murphy, to 5, third. Time, 1:2S%.
 Fourth race one mile, handicap Squire M, ST G. Higgins). IS to 5, won; Billy Mckenzie, 105 (Morse), to 1, sec ond; Zaldivar, 96 (Caywood, 15 to l, third. Time, 1:4216.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Dick Behan, 107 (Ross), to 2, won; Venice, 104 (J. HID, [ to 1, second Lettie, 104 (New- conn, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:1612
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
awbo,e Family Killed.

VI VtGreenville, O., Dec. 13.-Oliver Ham, ,mond, his wife and three children were killed at a crossing on the Dayton and
 Union railroad, seven miles from this city, yesterday. They were crossing the track in an enclosed vehicle and did not
 hear an approa ching passenger train. rThe train struck the carriage, and all
 were instantly killed. Mrs. Hammond and two of the children were literally
 prnund to pieces.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Tbe strilxers Reject the Proposal.

Belfast Dec. 13.-The engineers em- ployed in the Belfast shipbuilding yards today voted to reject the proposal for settlement of the bill between themselves and their employers presented at con ference held December II between dele gates of the Belfast and Clyde ship engineers and representatives of their employers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
Gibson in More Trouble.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 13.-G. F. Gibson. who was recently convicted in the United States court for using the mails for fraudulent purposes, but upon whom sentence was not passed at the time, was arrested tonight on the charge of at tempting to defraud a typewriter agency by the use of a fraudulent draft. The ar rest was made at the instance of a dep uty United States marshal, that Gibson might be held until sentenced. The man represented to be an agent of Rowell & Go. of New York, and has been advertis- ing here for stenographers and requiring applicants to give money or negotiable notes as security.
 Powell & Go. denied that he was their agent, and it was an investigation of these apparent irregularities that led to GibSonS arrest.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
.Judpe Nueent Dying.

Tex, Dec. 13.-Judge Nugent.
 twice candidate for governor on the pop lulist ticket and very prominent in Texas
 pioneer history, is dying at his home in Fort Worth.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

A. B. Hurts Appointment.
 Washington, Dec. 13.-A. B. Hurt of Mississippi has been appointed assistant superintendent of the free delivery ser vice, postoffice department, vice W. w. Hill dismissed for conspiring against his superior officers. Hurt was formerly doorkeeper of the house of representa- lives.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
ELM. Inman Fills the yacancy.

H. M. Inman Fills the Vacancy.
 New York, Dec 13.-At a meeting of the directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, held today, MT. H. M Inman was elected a director to fill vacancy. MT. Inman Is a son of John H. Inman.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Will Elect Officers Today-Governmen
 Savings Banks Favored.

Will Elect Officers Enlightenment
 Savings Banks Favored.
 New York, Dec. 13.-The federation Of labor today decided to elect officers to- morrow.
 Treasurer Lennon, when the conven- tion was called to order this morning, moved that the committee on resolutions be instructed to draw up resolutions ex- pressing the appreciation of the federa- tion of the efforts of Allan G. Thurman and the interest he has always shoWh in behalf of labor interests.
 The rules were laid aside and the mo- ton was unanimously carried.
 "Inasmuch as the savings institutions of this country, which receive the saVings of the laboring classes, invest them Tn insecure investments" ran another res olution offered for adoption by the com mittee on resolutions Be 1t resolved py this federation that the government es- tablsh savings institutions in connec- tion with the postal system.
 Up sprang socialism again. The de- cisions showed that the delegates from the west favored the resolution, while the delegates from the east opposed 1t.
 After an exciting discussion the report of the committee in favor of the postal banks was confirmed by the convention.
 Lombard & Ayres Fail.
 New York, Dec. 13.-The Tribune will say tomorrow
 Much surprise was created in financial circles by the announcement yesterday afternoon that Lombard & Ayres or NO. 12 Broadway had suspended payments. The firm, which is composed Of Joseph Lombard and Marshal Ayres, has had extensive oil and lumber interests and has had a high capital rating Joslan Lombard, the head of the firm was busy in consultation with lawyers today, and a reporter who went to his house was not able to see him. MT. Lombard s cousin, whose name is also Josiah Lom- bard. was at the house, and said to the reporter: Tt is true that the firm of Lombard &, Ayres backed the Seaboard Lumber company and that the troubles of that company have involved the firm in financial difficulties. The firm today suspended payment on some papers, but the members of the firm have no inten- tion of making an assignment at pres ent. They believe that they will lose nothing, or very little, on account of the troubles of the lumber company, but they think the assets of the lumber com pany will be found in excess of its habil- ities. Of course much depends upon the manner in which the matters of the lumber company are settled up."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Wilcox Progress: An Alabama farmer renorts that he killed two pigs recently which netted him 408 pounds Of meat He made sausage of some. of which he sold sixty pounds for $9. He has plenty of meat left to run him. He believes in turning cotton into corn and corn into meat,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Abbeville Times We have heard of many who have killed large hogs The main point in raising meat and raising it cheap is in getting a good stock of hogs. The Berkshire, Red Jersey and Poland China are all good stock. Any of them can be made to weigh from 300 to 300 pounds at a year old if they receive good attention. Our farmers and hog rasers have found out that it does not pay to run hogs until they are and years old. Ten to 12 months old hogs are the cheap meat
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

General freight and passen- ger office Alabama Great Southern Railroad removed to No. ' North goth street. Tele- phone S48. II-5-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Opelika News: The bringing of moon sinners here for trial has fJmost ceased We do not know to what cause to attrib- ute it. for the traffic still goes on, but the arrests in this section are now very few in number.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
A. B. Hurts Appointment.

Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Abbeville Times: The weather has been so dry this fall that the farmers who do a great deal of blowing in the fall have been unable to do any this fall. Many who planted rye and oats have had it to die out for the lack of moisture to sustain it. The fall crop of rye for Win ter pasture is 8 complete failure
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
TERSELY TOLD.
overcoats are in demand. .

Overcoats are in demand. {
 Christmas will soon be with us.
 Everybody has cold or cough.
 The bartenders say that everybody wants hot drink.
 The mardi gras carnival will be the great day for Birmingham.
 The Southern railway is doing a tre- mendous Atlanta traffic business.
 Atlanta has the exposition, but Bir- mingham will have the mardi gras.
 The service on the Blue line of the Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company continues to improve.
 Captain Weir and Officer Austin last night arrested H. F. Bennett on the charge of running a gaming table.
 A telephone alarm called the fire de- partment to Sixth avenue and Twenty fourth streets about o'clock yesterday afternoon The grass in the Twenty fourth street park caught on fire and was the cause of the alarm.
 Travel on the railroads yesterday was the lightest for some time. The number of people going to the exposition is gradually falling off, and this is one cause of the decrease in travel and then people are staying at home and getting ready for the holidays.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad checks are received by T. c. King, 2026 First avenue. at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. He has just bought about 10000 pairs of ladies' childrens and mems shoes at a reduction of 10 to 40 per cent. You will certainly do yourself an injustice if you do not see his shoes be- fore you buy.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

General freight and passen- ger office of Southern Railway removed to No. ' North 2Oth street. Telephone 946.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
trust him
 You want SCOtt'S Emul-

sion. Ifyou ask your drug gist for it and get it-you can trust that man. But If he offers you "something just as good" he will do the same when your doctor writes a prescription for which he wants to get a special effect = play the game of life and death for the sake of a penny or two more profit. Yow cont trust th0t mp0n. Get what you ask for, and pay for, whether it is Scott's Emul- sion or anything else.
 scorr & BOVINE, Chemists. New York. soc and sl.oo
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

An Uncomfortable Idea. Kansas City Star.
 The idea of a June convention in St. Louis is quite enough to start the per- spiration, even in December.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Gadsden Times-News: Robert Fowler' a. coJored brakeman on the Alabama Min eral. was run over by two cars Of freight train at Coldwater Tuesday af- ternoon and received injuries from which he died that night after being brought to the union depot at Anniston. Fowler fell while climbing car.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14
STATE NEWS.

Monroe Journal: Many a fine porker has been slaughtered during the past few weeks. The hog crop is unusually fine this year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Eutaw Mirror: Cotton seed have been selling at from 15 to 1912 cents per bushel of late. Our trade went as high as 21% we are told. We fear our people are sell ing too many seed and that there will not be enough left to plant the coming crop. But the price given is not enough any way. The seed are worth 20 cents per bushel for fertilizer and if prepared and fed to cattle about as much again
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

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,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Alabama. The desire to change the old order of things, to start anew in a new land, has caused many Alabama farmers to sell their farms here at sacrifice in order to buy land in Texas, that in manyl instances is not nearly as productive as the land they sacrificed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

Leighton News: Yesterday (Thursday) evening about ' o'clock the dwelling
 house of Dick Fort. colored. about one mile north of town, was burnt to the ground Nothing was saved. The fam fly were attending frolic and left fire burning in the fireplace and brand rolled out on the floor- ~