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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
ANNISTON.
Fearful and Possibly Fatal FaII-Gay Dis
 charged Noble Statue Arrives.

Annston, May S-(Speeial) )-Thurston Hulsey. who. with others, has been en- Saged in painting the roofs of the build ings of the Anniston Pipe works, fell from the roof of the main building this morning about Il o'clock, breaking his arm and receiving internal injuries. which it is feared will prove fatal He was taken immediately to his home in South Anniston and everything possible is being done for his relief.
 J. c. Croy, the Tenth street jeweler who was arrested yesterday on charge of counterfeiting, was discharged this morning by the commissioner. Thad 0. Buchanan. who was arrested at the same time on the same charge, was remanded to jail in default of bail
 The pedestal and statue for the Samuel Noble monument arrived this morning and will be placed in position at once. The unveiling, however will not occur on May 15. as has been stated, the Con- federate reunion and other meetings and conventions occurring about that time and conflicting. A date will be selected and announced later.
 The Alabama minstrels' entertainment was repeated at the Noble Street theater last night for the benefit of the Wood stock Guards, and there was a large au- dence, notwithstanding the bad weather. A german followed, compli- mentary to Mrs. John s. Mooring, Mrs. James Keith, Jr, and the young ladies who assisted in the entertainment, and it, too, was delightful affair.
 Capt. Archibald Henderson has re- ceived his commission as captain of the Woodstock Guards.
 On the place and near the home of County Commissioner G. B. Skelton, on the Jacksonville road, eight miles from Anniston, there are eight fine, bold springs of as many different kinds of waters, ] comprising limestone. free stone, sulphur, alum, lltha and others. MT Skelton has had rock quarried and will have the springs and grounds at traetively fixed up.
 Mrs Sylvester has returned from visit to her daughter, Mrs. William H. Edmonds, in Baltimore
 Miss Hattie McKleroy went over to Lithia Springs. Ga. this morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
BESSEMER BUDGET.
Age-Herald Bureau,
Bessemer, May 8.

beSSenleT, May 0. Mr. J. N. Carpenter prominent capi- .talist of Natchez Miss, and president of the Bessemer Savings bank is visiting his son, MT. N. l.. Carpenter cashier of the Bessemer Savings bank.
 Rev. G. T. Lee. formerly pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, but now of Avondale. is in the city en route for Blocton, where he is holding a series of meetings with marked success. He was accompanied by MT. Galloway.
 Mr. Frank M. Hendon of Lynchburg, Va, is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. A. Cockrell.
 Mr Cozz Todd left yesterday for a short business trip to Decatur
 The 4-year-old child of Mrs Meals of south Bessemer died Sunday night, and its body was taken to Fayette county for interment.
 The Sloss Iron and Steel company are having built fifty new houses at their mines near south Bessemer. Mcfarland Bros. of Birmingham are the contractors.
 Mrs. Lower leaves for New York to- morrow morning to be absent for some time.
 Messrs. w. T. Reid and J. J. Adding ton, mining contractors of Goethite are in the city today.
 Drs. Black and Cannon, both of Goethite are in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
DEMOPOLIS.
The Body of Little Robert Michal Recov- ered-The Queen of the Bigbee Smiles.

The Body of Little Robert Michall Recov-
 ered--The Queen of the Bigbee Smiles
 Demopolis, May 7.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-The body of Robert Mi chael, who was drowned yesterday after noon, was found today about Il o'clock by MT r. A. Breitling at the First Vault trestle, about a mile from where the sad accident occurred. All the morning searching parties were out and great ex- citement, anxiety and sorrow prevailed over the city The death was very sad indeed, and the loving parents are over whelmed with grief. They have the sym pathy of all of our people. The funeral services will take place tomorrow morn- ing.
 The Commercial club held it's second meeting this afternoon in the mayors office, and went into permanent organi- zation by the election of the following officers: Maj. J. R. Robertson, presi- dent; Capt J. c. Webb. vice-president; Capt H. w. Hayden, secretary; MT. J. B. Merriweather, treasurer.
 These are all distinguished business men, and this is evidence of the stability and future success of the movement.
 The organization has for its object the improvement of our city, and will make itself felt.
 Demopolis is just on the eve of an era of wonderful prosperity. and the beau tiful queen of the Tombigbee will soon
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
DECATUR.
Blessed With Newspaper rTalent-Unmistak-
 able Evidences of Prosperity.

Blessed With Newspaper Talent--Unmistak-
 able Evidences of Prosperity.
 Decatur, May 7.-(Special Correspond ence.) .)-Decatur seems to be on the go. With the Evening Daily News each day, coupled with the Morgan County Herald the New Decatur Advertiser and the De- catur News, with the doings of the city repeated each week in the Alabama En- quirer, why should Decatur not grow into a living city? These papers are ed- ited by live men, such as the Grubbses- father and son-for the two first named papers, Joe Iaronce for the third, T. J. Hldreth for the fourth and the inimica ble Rountree at the helm for the fifth. Who would dare say that these papers are not all ably edited?
 Decatur has other than newspaper re- sources. Best of all Decatur'S business men have money, and are proving this fact by building good business houses J. l.. Brock and Dr. B. r. Cross have completed and are now selling family groceries and drugs in one of the best business blocks in the city. " w. Gar nett Phil Kotcher and J. A. Nelson have each erected good business house. Gar nett will have when completed the most extensive grocery store in town. kotch- CT will sell whisky in his new house and J. A Nelson will remove his large line of jewelry into his new store, which is to be completed soon. Other business houses are now being contracted for, and as soon as material can be had Will be- gin, magic like, to be constructed.
 The new tan yard is simply immense too extensive for your reporter to begin on in this letter. but suffice 1t to say that MT. Mooney, proprietor, is man of great wealth-owns millions of dollars He IS also the owner of our American oak Ex- tract company.
 Decatur is today one of the most SUI ble towns in the state; works more men at better wages, according to population, than any other town in the state; has as many beautiful women and 4chivalrous unen as any town that can be found haV- ing no more people in her borders, and she is today attracting attention rom other sections of this great country. Our beautiful Tennessee river, our expanding Tennessee valley our splendid water our invigorating climate, our railroads' our street cars, our telephones. our cleo tric lights, our gas plant and the various other industries but speak to the people of our growing section of our beloved Alabama.
 The D. c. & N. O. railroad enterprise is just now springing into life agaln, ana soon. we hope to see the cross ties ana the iron put upon the already graded track. Time would fail me to speak Of the many other helpful signs of the city of Decatur and New Decatur, and we are one.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

and Henson, and reports say that the former. who was a very strong, heavy man, had struck at the latter time or two with a chair, and was in the act of striking again when the fatal shot was fired. A pistol was used and the ball entered near the heart, producing in- stant death The deceased was about 30 years old and lived in Cullman county, about fifteen miles north of the scene of the killing.
 Henson next morning went and gave himself up to the beat officers, and on Monday had a preliminary trial at South Lowell before Justices Richard Bates and J. L. Wright, who bound him over in the sum of $500 to await the action of the grand jury. Friends mads his bond and he was set at liberty.
 MT. J. H. Cranford proposes to build several handsome dwellings, this summer and fall. There is a great demand for good houses at present. and MT. Gran ford, being progressive and alive to the interests of himself and town, will keep pace with it's advancement.
 . Rev. R. M. Hunter, accompanied by his charming wife and Miss Della Bar ton, left on the early train yesterday morning for Washington, D. C., MT and Mrs. Hunter to attend the Southern Sap tist convention and Miss Barton to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. r. B. Gunter.
 Rev. Mr. Robertson of Eutaw, Ala, is conducting a series of meetings at the Presbyterian church this week, which are steadily growing in interest from day to day.
 Will Wood and Jack Stobert captured large rattlesnake Monday and brought it safely to Jasper They were out in the hills above Clear Creek falls on a tour of inspection, when they came across his snakeship lying lazily beside fallen tree. A forked stick was procured, and after some effort the snakes head was fastened beneath the prongs of the stick The deadly fangs were then eX- tracted and it became as harmless as church mouse.
 The city laws are being codified by City Attorney Sowell and will be published in pamphlet form by the Eagle job othce. The copy is now in the hands of the printer and the work will be rapidly pushed to completion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
UNION SPRINGS.
Municipal Officers Elect-Wind and Rain
 Flag Presentation.

Flag Presentations
 Union Springs, May S-(Special Core spondence)-Th following is the ticket elected: For mayor, D F. Sessions; TOT clerk P. L. Cowan; for marshal, Albion Hixsonj for councilmen w. R. Bicker- staff, P. H. Coleman, G. M. Hanson, J. G. McAndrew J. D. Norman, J. Q. Stakely; for executive committee, B. T. Eley, J. B. Hunter, J. A. Lynch, J. G. McAndrew. W; D. Pierce;
 MT, T. w. Fort and Miss Lou Ellen Langley of Cotton Valley were united in marriage at the Methodist church at Cotton Valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. MT. Roberts in his accustomed lovely style.
 The church was beautifully decorated, and the attendants were all arrayed in neat and tasty attire for an afternoon wedding, which was indeed pleasing to those who had gathered to witness this union of hearts, in whom deep interest was felt. Several relatives and friends from Union Springs were present. MT. r. M. Davis of Fort Davis acted in the re- sponsible capacity of best man, and Miss Ola Johnston was maid of honor.
 Preparations are being made by many here to attend the Confederate reunion at Houston, Tex. Union Springs will be well represented
 The ladies of the city will very soon present the Southern Rifles with new and handsome flag, which will attract the eyes of the state troops at the en campment..
 Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock hard wind began blowing, and this was followed by a most delightful rain that came just when it was needed. The dust was laid and everything was refreshed. The pure atmosphere that was through out the city after the shower made every one feel considerably better than before. when the sultry heat seemed so oppres- SiVe
 Rev. R. c. Jeter, rector of Christs o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
COLLINSVILLE.
Rain Fell in Torrents Badly Cut-A Mar
 riage. 3f5


 riage -. Collinsville, May S.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-In this section Monday evening for more than one hour rain fell in torrents accompanied by some little hail and wind. Soon the little creeks which run through town were overflow ing a portion of Main street About the only damage done was the moving of few of the bridges and washing the streets in places. John Collins had some little fencing washed down. Bill Kill liam, our livery stable man, was over at Lebanon with a hack and on his return had to leave it, as the small bridges were all washed away. The heaviest part of the rain went up the valley.
 Luther Hale of Mackey, one of Cher okee countys prosperous farmers, and Bill and Jasper Hunter, whom he had hired, disagreed about wages and on Wednesday night the Hunter boys at- tackled Hale with knives, badly cutting him about the throat and head. It is thought that he will recover. The Hun ter boys have been arrested.
 M. M. Dunson of Dawson and Miss Liz Han c. Jones of Nicholson Gap were hap oily united in the holy bonds of matri- mony last Sunday morning at o'clock at the residence of the brides parents, MT and Mrs J. R. Jones.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
FORKLAND.
A Mysterious Disease Is Laying Tow the
 Hogs-They Will Not Eat.

A Mysterious Disease Is Laying Low the
 Hogs-They Will Not Eat. Forkland May 7.-(Special Corre1 spondence)- )-This is the season for pie nics and fishing parties. Last week the Baptist Sunday school had a de7 lightful one at Dxons mill Dr. w. F. Kimbrough, formerly OF Thomasville, Ala, has located here and has formed a co-partnership with pr. J. K. Legare.
 Mrs Kimbrough will join the doctor in a few weeks.
 Messrs. Wirt Dandridge and Ernest Mitchell of Epes station are visiting Miss Beville.
 Miss Gay Clements has returned from Fort Deposit after quite lengthy stay
 Mrs. H. J. Legare left for Marietta, Ga. Friday.
 The farmers are progressing finely with their work. and are preparing to wage war on the grassy rows.
 Hogs are dying here with myste- rious disease. They refuse to eat, and gradually die of starvation. They cough and blow, and seem to have something on their lungs. Can any of your read CTS suggest a remedy?
 The Methodist church will celebrate "children's day" next Sunday with in- teresting exercises.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
EUFAULA.
Dramatic Company Diligently Rehearsing
 Large Snake Killed-New Wharf.

Large Snake killed-New Whar1:
 Eufaula, May 7.-(Specal Corre- spondence)-The Young Mems Ora matic company is rehearsing nightly with a view of entertaining our people within about thirty days. The club met at the residence of MT. A. Al Courio last night.
 A large snake, which it was thought was a highland moccasin, was killed on the sidewalk on Randolph street, near MT. Hyatt's residence, Sunday night about o'clock. 1t was just at an hour when the streets were thronged with ladies who were going to church. and it is quite fortunate that none of the fair sex came in contact with him Tor there would have been some excite ment, to say the least.
 MT H. c. Holleman is making quite a decided improvement in the river wharf. The old wooden front is being displaced, and in it's stead a substantial one of rock is being built MT. Holle- man has succeeded so far in laying the foundation, and will push it to compile tion fast as possible.
 The citizens who prayed the council not very long ago to make sidewalk on Chew alla street are having their re- quest granted. Street Overseer More land was having the work done yester- day.
 Cotton chopping has already begun in some sections. MT. Sonny Davis, of Henry county is ahead of any one we have heard from so far. It Is said that he has twenty acres which he finished chopping and sweeping one day last week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
COURT AT HAYNEVlLLE.
Nichols Is Acquitted of Bribery-A Death Sem
 tpncp

Hayneville. May S.-(Special.)-Th ju- " in the John I. Nichols case for bribery, after being out all night, brought in a verdict of not guilty.
 In the next case, for carrying concealed weapons, he pleaded guilty and all the rest of the cases, except the one for mur- der, were mol pressed. Sympathizing friends confessed judgment for him, and Nichols went back to Butler a happy man.
 The jury in the Roundtree murder case brought in verdict of guilty and sen fenced him to hang.
 Rufus Bradley, colored is now being tried for murder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
JASPER.

Fatal Affair Near Long's Saw Mill-Great
 Demand for Dwellings.
 Jasper, May S.-tSpecial Correspond ence.)-Near Long's saw mill Saturday night, at house of i'll repute kept by Moll Burns, Dan Hall was shot. and killed by John Henson, an employe of Messrs. J. J. and c. D. Long.
 A crowd had gathered at the house and considerable drinking was indulged in, when a row came up between Hall
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
PLAIN Unvarnished Facts.
1 Books Must Go at a
 Discount of 25 Per Gent for Cash.

which applies to American copy righted editions, that is, all $1.5O books at $1. 12 and $1 at 75c, and all along the line an electric battery has been ap- piled to every bookseller in the United States. We might add that an earthquake has struck the trade by HI announcement that the leading book sellers in New York, beginning what they call the new era in bookselling, smashing the publishers prices to smithereens. The shock bas reached us, and this ad should be read by every one, and more especially by those who have been sending to de- pertinent stores for their books. Now you can buy from us cheaper than you can have books delivered from any quarter of the globe, only for cash and the next thirty days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
NOTICE TO THE LADIES.

NOTICE TO THE LADIES.
 For Easter Oxfords in tan and black cali at our new store and get the latest New York styles. The finest line of gents tan and patent leather in the city; 1900 pairs of gents sample shoes will be sold this week. St. Pierre's, 1910 lst aVenne. 4-7-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
TAKEN TO BULLOCK.

Lee Spencer and Simon Calhoun Wanted for
 False Pretense,
 Troy May S.-(Special)-Lee Spencer and Simon Calhoun were taken to Bull lock county this morning by Sheriit Roberts. who came on a telegram from Deputy Reeves, who caught them. They are wanted for false pretense.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

We have ladies' Oxfords, all lasts, from 49c pair and up. Birmingham Shoe Co.,, 2l8 N. 18th Street. 4-IS-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
Carpets,
 Carpets,
 Carpets.
New Lot MattingS Received Today,
 New Lot Rugs Received Today. New Lot Carpets Received Today.

We arc now opening up one of the largest and most complete stocks of carpets and draperies ever shown in the state, having adopted a strictly cash system. We can save you from 10 to 25 per cent on your purchases eff the old thirty days system. When you want carpets go to a carpet house tor them. You would never think of going to a drug store to buy groceries. When you want full value for your money go to cash house. Call and examine our stock whether you are ready to buy or not. Respectfully,
 ALICE CARPET COMPANY,
 POPS and 2o3o 2d Avenue,
 The Only Exclusive Carpet
 House in the State.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoyia.

Our stock of ladies' Oxfords is the best and the cheapest in the city. Birmingham Shoe Co.,, 2l8 N. 18th Street.
 4-1S-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

Fishermen desiring min- noWs can procure them at Bernhard's. Leave your or ders for same.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
ALABAMA.

be second to no city in West Alabama.
 The vote cast in the municipal election yesterday was very slim. The new mayor will take charge of affairs tomor-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CaStoPia

Come and see us. You don't know what we have. See Bernhard & Go.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
SMITH < MONTGOMERY
 BOOK < STATIONERY co.
VOCAL INSTRUCTION.

A letter by the celebrated Lyman Wheeler of the New England Conservatory of Music. Boston:
 "This may certify that Mrs. R. W. Wimpy was pupil of mine during 1887 and 1889; She was connected with the New England Conservatory of Music being member of the advanced class under my direction Her ap- plication and progress in her studies have always been such to merit my unqualified commendation, and recommend her as fully competent to teach English and Italian sing" ing, as well as cultivation of the voice.
 "LYMAN WHEELER. ' Boston, Mass, April 10, 1895.
 Mrs. R. w. Wimpy. 2z21 Fifth avenue. Terms moderate. 4-20- I'm
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
At work on Double Turn.

Lebanon, Pa, May S.-The Pennsyl- vania belt and nut works has com mcnced work on double turn. giving en- ployment to several hundred additional hands.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
ABOVE ALL OTHERS.

Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, in every disease caused by torpid liver or i'm pure blood. For Dyspepsia, Liver and Bowel Arrangements, and kindred ailments, noth- ing approaches it as a remedy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

Commencement hats at Ca heen'S.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

Have your white hats for commencement made at Ga. heen's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
BLOOD
AN INFANT GAN TAKE IT.

Contains neither potashnor mer- curl but the essential blood puri- lying and health restoring princi- ples of medicinalroots and herbs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
The Most Miserable Man.

"The most miserable man is the one who is all inc time anxious about his health."
 Use Paine's celery compound, and keep well and strong. It is not like ordinary remedies Lit Is medicine. Try 1t.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09
RICH

NATURES FLOOD PURIFIER, composed oi the extracts of roots and herbs growing in our own southern cline. It is strictly. vegetable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

Buy the celebrated Yost writing machine, 2O21 First avenue. 4-2I-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-09

Mrs. AURELIA VAN FILE, of Hamilton, Ind, writes: " My friends said 1 would never be any better, for I had alteration of the bow els. By the time 1 had taken a bottle and a half of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discov- cry, the bleeding had almost stopped. My ap- petite was good, noth- ing seemed to hurt me that 1 ate. My improve ment was wonderful. Several years have 8 permanent"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-11-12
ALL ABOUT A WATCH

Charles Nichols Says Hull Allowed
Him to Pawn 1t.
The case of /. Zemansky, against whom
w. j. Hull swore out search warrant,
in order to get watch that had been
Police Court yesterday.
Hull testified that he had the watch in
September last and Charles Nichols
asked him for the loan of it. Witness
said he wanted to use the watch himself,
but finally loaned it on Nichols promise
to return it that night. Nichols kept out
of his way and did not return the watch.
He met Zemansky a short time after
wards and the latter told him that Nichols
had soaked" IL for $50. Nichols did not
tell him that he wanted some money, and
he did not tell Nichols that he had
none, but to take his watch and pawn
1t. He did not ask Zsmansky if Nichols
had pawned his watch and say he was
glad Of it when told that he had.
He acknowledged that he got a watch
from Zemansky on two different occa-
sions since, while this watch was pawned
at Zemansky's; also that he was still on
good terms with Nichols and had given
him money and allowed him TO sleep n
his room. he had on a previous occa-
sion allowed Nichols TO pawn his dia-
mond stud with Zemansky in order to
take out his (Nichols) watch. Nichols
did not redeem the stud, and witness
wife had to. He did not intend that
Nichols should pawn the watch.
Zemansky stated that Nichols pawned
the watch for $50 and got $40 more at an
other time. Witness knew that the
watch was HulPs and that The latter and
Nichols were intimate friends. Hull
came afterwards and asked if Nichols
had pawned his watch there, and when
witness answered that he had, Hull said
he was glad Nichols had pawned it at
that place He told witness that he let
Nichols have the watch to pawn because
he had no money that he could lend him.
lie then said he had no other watch, and
asked witness to let him have one which
he did. Witness saw Hull several times
afterwards, and the latter asked him not
to sell the watch, AS he woulu redeem it
himself If necessary. After Nichols
lost his place Hull told witness
that he guessed be would have to redeem
it himself.
Nichols testified that he asked Hull to
let him have some money, and the latter
said he had none, but let him have his
watch TO raise some on. Hull knew
when he let him have the watch that he
was going to pawn il. He did not tell
George French that he held the tickets
for Hulrs watch, and no one but he
could get it.
The case was argued in the afternoon,
with the result that the watch was re-
stored to Zemansky's possession.