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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

27. The new encampment organized with twenty-one charter mem bers.
 MT. George E. Spencer, a well-known citizen of Riverton and uncle of MT. A. H. Spencer of this city, was knocked down and killed by train Tuesday afternoon at Riverton. MT. Spencer was standing on the track looking at the Tennessee river, the waves of which were rolling high, en- toying the grandeur of the situation, when a train of cars approached. He glanced at the moving train, and on account Of a high wind did not hear the rumbling noise, but supposed the cars were going in an opposite direction. He lived several hours after the accident.
 Belser Bros, grocers, have been closed by attachments from Iemphis. It is ex- pec.ed they will reopen.
 The office of city alderman almost went begging in the recent election.
 The Masons of fuscumb bia are "stayers. '' They had some important business ou hlud the other night and stayed until o'clock disposing of 1t. Several of the older mem . bers fell asleep, but were aroused before vote was taken.
 A petition urging Rev. J. G. Lane, pas- to reconsider his resignation il being cirI Il. lated. It is receiving many signatures.
 h order to make as good showing as pos sible before the sale of the road occurs, the Memphis and Charleston is having all tanks and depots between Memphis aud Steven son painted and repaired, where they need 1t.
 Circuit court is in session, Judge Speake presiding.
 Drummers have been numerous this week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
BITS FROM BRUNDIDGE.

BRUNDlDGE, April 6.-[Special Corre- spondence. J-Tne residence of Capt. D. W. Branch was burned at o'clock thurs day morning. The occupants narrowly escaped. The loss is estimated at 5000, with insurance Of sS00. Citizens by hard work saved adjacent residences.
 Some guano IS being hauled out from Brundiage, but the opinion prevails that tue total amount will not reach much more than half of that of last year.
 Deputy Marshal Smith arrested and car- ried lu Montgomery Friday Messrs. Sam Peirson, George connor, Edgar Griffin and Frauk Pelrson, charged with whipping one Allan Flowers, coiored, who lives on J. k. Councils place. They waived ex- smination and gave bond to await the action of the grand jury, and returned home Friday night. lobe Logan was also arrested, but missed the train, and Deputy Snith came down last night and carried hlm up this morning.
 Ine council has determined to inforce the collection of city taxes. Executions will be issued against delinquents.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
SHEFFIELD MENIlON.

SHEFFIELD, April 6.--LSpecial Core. spondence. lit Is said that the sale of the bn, isid and Tuscumba Street railway to the Louisville and Nashville railroad is likely to produce important litigation; that q bill is now being prepared to be filed in the chancery court against fl. B. Tompkins and others connected with the sale, as well as against the Louisville and Nashville road.
 Capt. John c. Ho.Iis and Capt. John II. Owen attended the reunion of the blue and gray on the Shiloh battlefield.
 The Society Flora, composed of the younger of Sht field society, is making splendid progress in literary work.
 MT. J. k. Blankenship of Rverton is a farmer for the times. He gathered from twelve acres of land, last year HOO bushels of corn, which eau De sold for 40 cents a bushel-S440 for three months labor. The same land h cotton, allowing bale to the acre, would have yielded about S300.a
 Messrs. T. w. Contrell and E. M. Robin son are aspirants for aldermanic honors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
PIEDMON
THE NEW ENGINE IS A MoNsrER-A NEW
 COTTON MILL IN SIGHT.

THE NEW ENGINE IS A MoNSrER-A NEW
 COTTON MILL IN SIGHT.
 PIEDMONT, April 6. - Especial corre- spondence. Work has commenced on the foundation for new engine room at the cotton null, which is ren ndered necessary by he-purchase of new 500- horse power Cor lss engine from Chester, Pa., which will be placed in position a5 soon as everything IS made reaoy for it. Some idea can bs formed of the proportions of this new mou- ster when it IS stated that the fly wheel IS 24 feet Tn diameter and weighs twenty five tons. Iu tue construction of tue eugine house there will be required 140, ,010 brick, 20 ,U00 feet of lumber, l50 barrels of lime and 150 barrels of cement, making about thirty five car loads of material, including engine and accompanying machinery. The work will be pushed as rapidly as practi- cable, and it Is hoped that the engiue will be In position and ready Tor service by the 1st of May.
 Born to MT. and Mrs. Jacob Weems of this city, two infant boys, weighing re- spectvely 10 and 9h pounds.
 w. T. Prater's store on Ladiga street was entered by thief last Thursday night and few pounds of tobacco taken. Nothing else was disturbed, not even the casn drawer.
 Mir. J. w. Howke has resigned as secre- tary and treasurer of the Coosa Alanuiac- turing company ancEls endeavoring to or ganIZ3 another cotton mill 10 operate in Piedmont. The city council has inoorsed him ln most haJteriDg man ner. Last Saturday, on the occasion of his retirement from the Cuosa company, MT. Howke was presented with handsome gold headed cane by the employees.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
TUSCUMBIA.

THAT DUMMY DEAL-FIGUREs OF THE ELEC-
 TIoN-A SHOCKING DEATH.
 TUscUMBIA, April 6.-[Special Corre- spondence. The Eli dummy line property has been transferred to the Louisville and Nashville. That road is said to be in no way involved in the controversy between Judge Tompkins and the defunct East Shef- field Land company as to the ownership of stock in the dummy line which stood in his name on the books until the line was sold to the Louisville and Nashville.
 The county commissioners are cortem- plating an early change in the lines divid. ing the county into districts east and west and north and south.
 Here are the official figures of the vote cast in the municipal elections: Mayor: John w. Davis, 166; w. M. Wiley, 271. City eys Clerk; ado E: N. Juliant 154; D. E. John Sherrod, 153; J. w. White, 230. Out of a registration Of 519 4S5 votes were cast.
 Several of our citizens attended the re- union held on the battlefield of Shiloh.
 The Odd Fellows of Franklin Lodge No. 24 have organized an encampment to be known. as Tuscumbia Encampment No.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
IN NICK OF TIME.
Demopolis Express.

DemOpOIis Expfess.
 Last Sunday afternoon Tom Aston was walking the track toward Van Dorn and when near French creek he discovered that rail had been moved about yard away from the track, leaving break that would have thrown the entire train over the em- bank ment into the creek about 20 feet be- once sent to the section boss, who hastened with his crew to the spot and soon had the rail again in place. But for Alston's dis covery and prompt action it is certain that the evenings train would have been wrecked and possibly many lives hurled into eternity. Although detectives are employed on the case nc clue to the fiendish perpetrators has yet been d .scovered.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

at a terrible speed, ran diagonally into log and broke in two pieces. The pieces, though large and heavy, flew around the mill like chips tossed by the wind and nar- rowly missed several heads.
 Say that New Decatur is not putting on metropolitan airsl The Advertiser an- nounces that owing to the large number of p ing advertisements it IS compelled to set is, local matter in small type and to issue SuppIement.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aN others.
DENTISTS WHILE YOU WAIT.

DENTISTS WHILE YOU WAIT. Haynevle Examiner.
 A quack dentist from Auburn stopped here a few days ago and armed one of our young men with a hypodermic syringe, two pair of forceps and a % cent bottle of medicine, all for S20 or S25, and made him believe that he could make $11 .0O0 year, and be is now extracting teeth without pain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
FROM JACKSONVILLE.

JACKSONVILLE, April 6.-[Special Corre- spondence. 1.-The election of officers for the Jacksonville section of the Woodstock Guards takes place Monday evening.
 The quarterly meeting of the Talladega district of the Methodist church is in pro- gress; Dr. Newman, presiding elder, in the chair. 2
 The fire company will have a meeting Tuesday evening, at which steps will be taken to perfect the organization.
 Several of our Jacksonville people are taking an interest in raising thorough bred hogs. R. w.. Whisenant, J. E. Pruett and Henry Edwards are raising the Poland China w. l.. McGinnis, the Berkshire and Jersey; J. F. Crook, the Essex; Dr. Ayers, the Berkshire.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure, rich, healthy blood. and this is the foundation
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
BLOOD
AN INFANT CAN TAKE IT.

Contains neither potashnor mer- cury, but the essential blood puri- lying and healthrestoring princi- ples of medicinalroots and herbs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

VNANTED-A good cook (colored woman) w able and willing to work; good home, fair treatment and prompt pay. Apply to K, care Age Herald. tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

INANTED-Two or more boys who can fur w nish horses for an hours ride before breakfast every day. Apply to Age-H Herald office. apr 6-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

WANTED-Log engineer for Shay engine; w sal ary S1.t0 per day; board $1o per month; apply at once; must be sober and re- llable; no other need apply. Lathrop- Hatten Lumber Company, Riverside, Ala.
 3t cod
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
RICH
NATURES BLOOD PURIFIER,

composed of the extracts of roots and herbs growing in our own southern cline. It is strictly vegetable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

NANTED-Boarders at the Opere House w Hotel. The best board at reasonable rates 4 4 lot cod
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

WANTED-A lady, unm married, to act as W cashier and understands bookkeeping. References required Address in own hand- writing, "Cas hier,'' P. o. Box 412, city.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

IVANTED-Fancy, plain or family sewing to w do by lady in reduced circumstances. Address room 22. care Age-Herald. a27t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

W WANTED-Riders of bicycles to call at 2l3 W North goth street to see the latest and best wheels, Tribune, with cyclodidal sprocEet Birmingham Harness Co.,, agents.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08

Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure, rich, healthy blood, and this is the foundation of good health.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
HRLlFoUxs ADVERTISEMENT.

By far the largest and most varied we ever exhibited, towering head and shoulders above all in our clothing, we'll as in our other de- partments. Our stock affords a wide field for choice in suits for every occasion-for busi- ness, for semi dress and for dress-prices starting at $3. S3. 50, S4 and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-08
CHEAP COLUMN.

INANTED-Roomers at the Opera House Ho-
 " tel; the best rooms in the city; elevator, electric bells and all conveniences; low rates. 4 lot cod
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16

Ref CAUGHT AT LAST.
The Slick SwindIer Arrested OF q
Charge That VIII Hold.

r. G.. Ref, who has victimized mer-
chants in this city time and again by pre-
tending to be some one else, was arrested
early yesterday morning charged with
fraudulently obtaining fur cape worth
$50 from II. Petkovits. the Front street
furrier. on August r. and the police think
they at last have a clear case against
him
Ref has been arrested several times be-
fore on similar charges, but has always
managed 10 squeeze out on technicality.
His latest exploit is the boldcst he has
yet attempted. on last Monday lie
walked into Petkovits' store and repre-
scented himself TO be a brother of Miss
Maud Wilson. stenographer in the First
National bank building and good GUS
toner of the furrier. He said his sister
requested him to call and pick out a fur
cape of the value OF $50 Petkovits did
not hesitate an instant, and allowed Ref
to help himself. He was told TO send the
bill around to his office in the Seattle Ma
tional bank building on the 1st of the
month The storekeeper got somewhat
suspicious after Ref left, and made in
quiries about him He found that Miss
Wilson Rad sent no one 10 him and knew
nothing of the transaction. He placed the
matter in the hands of the police, and
slippery Mr.. Ref was taken in yester-
day.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Morris ia
positive that Ref will be convicted this
time. and drew up the complaint yester-
day charging him with false personation.
He was taken before Justice Caldwell,
and held in default Of $3.50 bail.
Ref has escaped punishment on several
occasions by a construction placed on
statute. which provides that a man may
be convicted of larceny who secures
money. or things OF like value. under
false pretenses. Ref has always made
the point that merchandise. etc, does not
mean things of like value" TO money,
and on this ponit alone has escaped
The supreme court. however. in re-
cent decision, disposes Of this point and
makes conviction about sure. The decis-
ion says that very person who shall
falsely represent or personate another.
and in such assumed character shall re-
ceiVe money or other property Whatever.
intended 70 he delivered 10 the party per-
sonated. with intent 20 convert the same
10 his own use. shall be deem guilty OF
larceny and cites section 53 Of the penal
code as its authority. Under this CON
structlon Mr.. Morris hopes to convict the
oily worker"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
THEATRICAL urs AND DOWNS.
A Destitute Actress Becomes the Wife
OF "a millionaire.

San Francisco. Aug. 1.-THE vicissi-
tudes OF theatrical life are brought out
IN plain relief by the marriage of Char
lotte Nelson to j IL. NELL, which took
place a few days ago in New York. Miss
Nelson came here from New York few
weeks ago 10 accept an engagement with
the Frawiey Company. Before she could
take the train. however. she had 20 teie-
graph 10 Manager Frawley for money
with which 70 buy a ticket. and when she
had completed her long trip across the
continent she found herself almost pen
niiess. Her streak OF ili-iuck was not at
an end. however. as she had PLAYED but
a few days when she was compelled 70
make the shocking admission that she
had hut two costumes suitable 20 wear
on the stage. As the manager OF the
company would not admit an actress Of
so limited a wardrobe TO remain IN the
company. Miss Nelson soon fou4f her
self without "A position when she had
hardly earned money enough 20 pay her
expenses from New York 10 san Fran
cisco.
Bur right here Miss Nelson's luck
changed on the train hound for New
York she mot J. H. Neill. planter from
Guatemala worth several millions Of
dollars. The eNigencies of travel made a
chance acquaintance. a few days they
were friends. when the train reached
New York they were lovers. Shortly after
fine engagement was announced. and Miss
Nelson ala not have TO trouble herself
about q new mart every week or bother
her pretty head about getting costumes
The marriage ceremony VAS performed
very quietly and unostentatiousiy a few
DAYS ago. The wedding breakfast was
served at the Hoffman,. and prepare tions
were made by the newly married couple
for the long Journey 20 their Central
American home FIFTY thousand dollars
was the present received on her wedding
Nsw
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
FELL TO HIS DEATH.
A Drunken Nan Killed i'm the
Pacific House.
OVER THE AREA RAILING
4 Plunge of 26 Feet-SkulI Crushed 70
Pulp Probably Thomas +. Nam
ming. OF Marysville.

BIindly intoxicated. a young man
plunged headlong over the railing sur
rounding the interior court OF the Pacific
house on South Second and Washington
streets last night. and fell two stories.
killing himself instantly. From papers
found on his person his name is supposed
10 be Thomas F. Manning. Among the
papers was an envelope addressed in a
wcman's handwriting TO this name at
MarysyiIle. Snohomish county. over the
front and hack of the envelope were serb
bled several names. evidently done dur
ing Idle moments. Among these names
was that of Mrs. Isabelle Manning. Bry-
ant avenue and California avenue. san
Francisco. There We're Transfer Com
pany checks showing that the bearer had
been IN San Francisco on May 5.
There Were no eye-witnesses of the ac-
cident, though the crash OF the mans fall
aroused the sleeping inmates Of the lodC-
ing house. and tile manner Of his death
was obvious. The incidents leading up TO
the accident were as follows: About II
O'Clock John Aubrey. of Nanaimo, II. c,
went 10 room. q. which he had rented
earlier in the evening and had left unlock
ed during his absence He found n
stranger stretched out at full length upon
the bed. fully dressed Mr.. Aubrey sum
moned the landlord. Mr.. Morse. and the
two went TO the room and spoke to the
man on the bed. asking him what he was
doing there. He made no response. where
upon the landlord. believing that the man
was intoxicated and knowing he had no
right TO remain there. took hold of the
stranger and. assisted by Mr.. Aubrey, put
him out in the hall The man never said
a word. but as Mr.. Morse closed the door
the stranger was apparently walking rap
idly away from the door toward the rail-
ing surrounding the area. Mr.. Morse was
Strengthening up the mussed bed when
they heard crash, and rushing out they
saw the man lying upon the floor of the
court on the second story. twenty-six feet
beneath. The mans skull was crushed 10
a pulp ana he died almost instantly.
Coroner Askam was at once summoned.
and took charge of the remains and the
mans effects. A jury was impaneled
and the hour for holding the inquest set
for O'Clock this afternoon.
Manning, If that was his name, vas a
very good-looking young man. about "A
years of age. He was about feet 6
inches tall, had reddish mustache and
dark hair and weighed probably $50
pounds. He was a laboring man or me-
chanic. as indicated by his hands. and he
wore fairly good suit OF clothes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
List of the Winners of the second DAVE.
PLAY.

Tacoma. Aug. 1s.-Special-Th second
days play in the tennis tournament began
this morning az 10 O'Clock. The results
are as follows.
Mixed doubles-Miss Riggs and Mr.. f.
S Bull beat Mr.. Drake. Victoria and Mrs
Burrlil. Tacoma, 81. 4-s. S..
Ladies singies-Miss Kershaw beat Mtss
Riley. Seattle. 81, So
Mems eoubles-Pooley and Iarnpman
Victoria. beat Whittlehorn and Allen
Olympia, &C.. i2-ie
Pnrden and White. Tacoma. beat Drake
and Dunsmuir. Victoria. 81. 81.
Mems singles-Fouikes, Victoria, beat r
Fransioli. CT, Go.
In the match between PefIy. Seattle
snd Tidmarsh, Tacoma. peIIy won. IS. CO
Purdon beat Griggs. SIS. Cd
Lampman beat Dunsmuir. 60 s..
Marten. Tacoma, beat Drake Victoria.
Go. e-l
Ladies' doubies-Mrs. and Miss Fa,o,
Olympia, beat Miss Scott and Mas
Wright. OF Ottawa. s-4, 60
The afternoons play was as follows:
Ladies Ringlcs-Miss Easily Victoria
beat sirs. Howell Seattle. G-s. Sc, 81
Mixed doubles--Miss Kershav ana Mr..
Aarten beat Mrs. Marvin and Mr. Lamp
man, Go GO.
Mems slngIes-Purden beat sternberg.
GIL. 81.
r. W. c. Hllen beat PooIey, Victoria.
CT. 81.
Ladies' singies-afiss Riggs beat Miss
Wright. 90 e-2
Mems singles-Power. Seattle. beat Har-
vey. Victoria. I-e, So Ct
MeH's aoubies-Purden and White. Taco
ma. beat Saunders and Kirk. Seattle, s-2.
CT.
Mems Notwithstanding beat Lamp
man. g. 60.
Ladies singies-Mrs. BuTrill beat Miss
Scott. CO. CO.
?. J. FransioIi beat c. Power. Seattle.
&C.. rs
Mis- Kershaw and Mrs. Burrli beat
Miss Parker and Miss Keown. Cd. Gil
Foulkes beat Hilton. go. GO.
Peliy. Seattle. beat Marten. Tacoma,
Co. ST.
Hilton heat J. p. Reed. 81. Cd. Cd.
Miss Riggs. Tacoma, beat Miss Eaton.
Olympia. 6-S Ca
Foulies and Harvey beat G. and J.
Browne, 4-6 s-i. Co.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
Prevents
Hair from
Falling Out.
ELECTRICITY vs.. DISEASE.
Another List OF Cures added To the
Thousands Accomplished by 1t.

So much has been said in praise Of Drs.
Darrin and their wonderful cures by cleo
trcity. and so many cards and letters from
grateful patients that 10 seems useless 10
publish them We will. however. give n
few of their names and addresses. that
people may refer TO them,
a. J, Rurlett. sls West Third street, Spo-
kane. Wash. cured OF general debility.
complicated with catarrh dyspepsia, kid
ncy and liver trouble. etc. ~ twenty
years standing. n A Tucker. president
Of hank at Genesee. Idaho, cGtarrh. fif-
teen years. cured. Miss Mary kuntz.
Kaslo. b c.. complication OF diseases Pc
culiar TO her sex In their worst form and
also general debility. constipation. hloat-
ing. neuralgia. etc. restored TO perfect
health after six doctors had failed Scores
of others might here be mentioned did not
the want OF space forbid
DR. Darrin can be consulted az his per-
manens head office. ai9ia Pacific avenue.
Tacoma Wash.
He makes a speciality OF all chronic
nervous and private diseases of whatever
nature. Consultation free. Charges low
and reasonable. Office hours. 10 o. m TO
D. m daily Correspondence solicited
Inquiries answered Circulars and dues-
ton blanks sent free All business rela-
tions with Or Darrin strictly confidential.
No names published without consent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
Ascend al Nounr hammer.

Paradise Valley. Mount Rainier. Aug.
I2-SPecial--Thc party q twenty-four
Tacomans. consisting % DR.. Marriott.
pastor Of the First NJ. r. church. and the
others mostly students Of the Puget Sound
university. left Friday morning fer the
top OF the mountain, there being five
ladies' in the party. They reached Camp
Misery, or Camp OF the Winds. AT )
O'Clock that Tsizht under the guidance Of
\. 4. Welch. and spent the night there.
About midnight a terrible wind storm
arose. which nearly blew the party from
the rocks. and when morning came. most
of the party returned 10 the valley. except
the guide. \. =. Weleh. Rev DR.. JefIeFis,
Or. William Misner. Waiter Izawshe. Al
bert Leavitt. A. s. Wilson and II. w.
Blsndy Who though encountering a ter
rihle wind. reached the crater and held
divine services under the leadership Of Or
Jeiferis. returning 10 camp this Monday
morning, having been out two days and
TWO nights. This is the largest party
that has ever made the summit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16
Mark Twain at whatcom.

Whatcom. Aug. Is - Special. 800 Mark
Twain lectured 10 weil-flled house here
last evening. the audience giving him the
closest attention for an hour and half.
He was suffering from a severe cold, con-
fraeted. he says, in Tacoma, by sleeping
TOO close 10 an open window. and IL was
with evident difficulty that he spoke.
After the lecture he was entertained at the
Commercial Club. In Fairhaven, or, rather
he delightfully."- entertained the club for an
hour or moro by conversation in q reminis
cent and cynically philosophic vein. He
left this afternoon for Vancouver. where
he will speak tonight. Tomorrow night
he viii lecture in Victoria, and will sail
from there Saturday for Honolulu and
Australia. He speaks in the most feeling
terms OF the reception which has been ac-
corded him in his tour across the CONT
nent. and says that he is far more hopeful
for the future than he was when he start
ed ont on his long journey around the
world 10 earn money TO pay the debts of
the publishing house with which he was
so unfortunately connected.