Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-09
STATE NEWS.

Eutaw Whig and Observer: The War
 rior river is very low.
 Eutaw whig and Observer: The sweet
 potato crop is splendid.
 Eutaw Whig and Observer: We hear
 that a great many people will be here to
 hear the speeches of Senators Morgan
 and Pugh on next Wednesday, the 18th.
 
 West Alabama Breeze: We are in-
 formed that J. E. Stewart has on his
 place, belonging to himself and tenants,
 11O fattening hogs, which will average
 160 pounds.
 Eutaw Whig and Observer: w. ".
 Holley sold and delivered in one day eigh-
 ty-five gallons of ribbon cane syrup. He
 has more to sell at the store of w. w.
 Holley & Bro.
 Eutaw Whig and Observer A practical
 planter says that he would not advise
 farmers to reduce their cotton acreage,
 but plant the same number of acres in
 corn that they do in cotton. If every farmer would do 1t the future of the south would be continuously bright and
 prosperous. We believe he is right. Eutaw Whig and Observer: R. F. Rem froe, the country merchant and farmer, residing near Scale, who was so foully assaulted on last Thursday, is slowly recovering. The would-be assassin, Bed die Adams, a negro, has been arrested and Is now in jail in Scale. The blood thirsty devil has made a full confession, and gives robbery as his motive. Fort Payne Journal: While we are writing this Monday morning the glad sound of the stove works whistle is again waking the echoes. It is a welcome coiIp6 lat hnaf from tha stool mil the two furnaces and the fire brick works. With all these in full blast Fort Payne would once more be in the swim. Attalla Tribune: A serious runaway accident occurred near Clarkson on Tues day, when Mrs. Baldwin of that vicinity was thrown from her wagon by a runa- way mule and seriously injured. Her col lar bone was broken and severely frac- tured. her back nearly broken, and she was otherwise injured. Surgical aid was rendered, and she Is rapidly recovering. Attalla Tribune: MT. Henry Fricke of Birmingham while on his way to Gull man attempted suicide at Hanceville last week by cutting his throat with knife. A short, deep gash was made. which, though an ugly wound, will not prove fatal, as none of the large blood vessels were severed. Being crazed from drink was probably the motive for his attempt ed self-destruction. A bottle Of laudanum was found beside him at the time of the rash act. Dr. E. w. Terrell rendered sur- gical aid and the prospects are for speedy and complete recovery. sss
 Livingston Journal One of the most horrible sights witnessed in Sumter coun- ty for many a day occurred five miles from Livingston last Friday afternoon. The wife of Granville Lancaster went to a neighbours for @ bucket of water leav- ing her three children, aged 1. and years, respectively, ip the house. On her return she discovered the house to be ou fire and stood helplessly by listening to the piteous walls of her children until all was quiet, not a sound issued from the building, After the flames had died down the charred remains of the three children were removed from the ashes. Attalla Tribune: Last Sunday night some ghoulsh miscreant stole valuable horse, with saddle and bridle, from the sta stable of MT. W. T. Cook. worthy farmer residing about one mile from Etha postoffice. The animal was a fine gray mare. about 8 years old, with right front hoof white Mir. Cook is very much inconvenienced on account of his misfor- tune. and any information which might lead to the recovery. of the animal will be greatly appreciated. It Is highly prob able that the thief used the animal as long as his needs required, and then turned her astray. Hanging, is about the kind of punishment that 8 horse | thief deserves.