Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-11

whom we nave cOnVefSed tells us that he could handily double his force and keep things hustling Besides the brick block in course of erection on the public square, half dozen residences are being pushed to completion, and several others are under contract. Carbon Hill and Oakman, both of whom have suffered fire losses, also report great activity in this line. Merchants are cheerful. and report satisfactory trade for the season. If anything languishes here, it is the pro- fessions, while the occupation of the poli- tician is gone"
 Hahey's Murder.-rhe Huntsville Mer- cury contains the following supplemental information of the killing of the noted James Hafey: Information reached this city yesterday afternoon of a deadly combat near Mooreeville Sunday morn- ing between James Ha1ey, q prosperous farmer, and tenant named Bryant. They quarreled about a woman and Bry- ant snatched Hafey's gun from him and fired, killing him dead. James Hafley was the only son of John Haaey, at one time a prosperous citizen of Limestone county and brother to Ransom H. Half ley, who until his death was an honored and prosperous citizen. After the death of his father James Hahey went to live with his uncle, who was then in his de- clining years. Shortly afterward the old gentleman died, leaving considerable property, young wife and two children. In a short time young Hafiey and his aunt, the widow of his uncle were mar ried. Probably the smoothest act of Hafleys career was to swindle a green goods concern in New York out of $500, which he did in 1SSS He went to New York to examine the money and when he found it was all right paid over the $500 for $500 and the green goods man promised to ship. the money by express. Hafley demanded the money then and when refusal was made he produced two pistols and got the cash"
 A Leisurely Burglar.-The Tuskaloosa Evening Times says: "The festive bur- glar is getting in his work with disagree able regularity. Last night he made g. raid on Perry & Walters establishment. He was most probably locked up in the house last night for two doors were standing wide open this morning and no locks or bars were broken. Both cash drawers were opened by the thief, but nothing rewarded his efforts A few cents were in the cash register, but he couldn't open it. A ham "came up miss ing" and a. lot of tobacco also some chunks of cheese and some soda crackers had disappeared. The crumbs of the lat ter showed that the eatables had been de- Voured on the spot. There were evil dences that the liquors had been also sampled A pair of shoes belonging to Walter Robertson, one of the clerks in the establishment, was found outside the door filled with tobacco An old pocket book was also in the shoes, but It failed to reveal any clue. The gay marauder was not evidently bent on much damage or he was scared off very soon. for no shelf goods were molested at all lie was principally on tour of discovery, judging from the results.
 A Peculiar Chicken.-The Anniston Hot Blast notes the arrival in that city of a game chicken, whose deceptive looks are supposed to be his strong point: "There came by express this afternoon, charges collect to MeSsrs. John Pei ham and George Eagle, breeders of pit game paymasters, etc. as the directions read fine game chicken from Arcadia ranch, near the court house, Jacksonville, Ala, E. G. Caldwell, proprietor. An gora goats, snakes, horses, chickens for the pit The chicken is said to be game, but if he is his looks are very decep- tive for he is as poor and ScraWny look ing member of the fowl family as was ever seen in Anniston. However his de- ceptiye looks may be his strong polnt m a pit The only feathers he has are 8 few on his wings and two on his head, all of which have been dyed perfectly red A silken suit has been sewed onto him, and he presents peculiar appear ance. The box was covered with ped!- srees directions and other information, some of which was to the effect that the chicken had been registered and bore the number of 6495."
 Warrior Guards May Go to Atlanta It is very probable that the Warrior Guards will enter the prize drill contest at Atlanta during the exposition. Jhe question was discussed at the meeting last night. but it will not be settled defln- itely until a week or two. The GuafuS also decided to attend the performance of Mr. H. Guy Woodward's play, the Little Wildcat" on the 18th in body. They will probably have theater party on that occasion. Times.
 Alabama Potatoes In Demand.- Messrs. Laxson & Kelly will ship another car of Madison county raised Irish po-s tatoes this week to the northern market.s They received a telegram asking If they could furnish two more cars at once as good as the first car they shipped. Say old Madison isn't strictly in it when con- sidered from an agrcultural standpoint.-- Huntsville Mercury. Our Beautiful Women.-The gallant editor of the Eutaw Mirror writes: ''There were more handsome young wo- men in town during the last week than we recollect ever seeing here before. There appeared to be an almost contin- uous procession back and forth on our streets of such specimens of female beauty as is rarely to be seen anywhere. Perhaps the fact that our better half
 
 to the view, as they passed and repassad before our dazzled eyes. 1t may be that the eye for beauty and charm which has grown on us by association with a good woman for nearly forty years, has inn printed such a half blindnes to plainness that all women have become beautiful. as should be the case with all men who have good wives. All the same, all we saw were handsome and some were beau- tiful"
 
 A Melon Story.-The Pine Belt News is responsible for the following: Two weeks ago. remarked a prominent melon grower, my patch was very promising. l. The vines were full of young fruit from the size of an egg up. Today went out to see if any were ripe. Lo! and behold! Not one was to be seen. Finally l spied something moving under the leaves, Up- on investigation I found a portion of @ large melon, nearly half worn out by being dragged over the ground. The mystery was solved. Recent rains caused the vines to grow so rapidly that all the melons had met similar fate.'"