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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
A GERMAN COLONY
Passes Through the City En Route to Blocton to Locate-Efic cient Work
 of the Birmingham Courier.

Yesterday at noon three families, sixteen people in all, arrived in the city over the Southern from Steirermark, Germany, and left yesterday afternoon for Blocton, where they will engage in truck farming.
 This is direct result of the work of the Birmingham Courier in the immigration line, as these people come to Alabama upon the recommendation of the editors of that paper.
 They registered at the Metropolitan ho- tel and in conversation with an AGE HER. AID reporter, expressed themselves as being agreeably satisfied with what they had seen of the United States.
 The Birmingham Courier is being sent to Germany in large numbers and 1t is ex- pected that within the next four weeks twelve other families will immigrate to this country and settle near Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
Bereaves Father and Tender Babes
 at Goodwater.
STATE CAPITAL NEWS NOTES
Birmingham Influence Is Tell ing-An Important Decree
 of Local Interest.

GooDwATER, April 10.-[Special. l-Mrs. H. w. McDiarmid died this afternoon at 6:90 o'clock. Death was caused by an overdose of morphine, and the circum . stances surrounding it are distressing in the extreme.
 Mrs. McDiarmid, who had been suffer- ing from a severe pain in the side, arose early this morning and took dose of mor- phine. She proceeded to get breakfast, and while clearing the table afterward was attacked with spell of vomiting. Sup posing that she had thrown up all the mor' phine she took another dose.
 Some time later her husband, who. had been attending to affairs outside, came in and found her unconscious.
 Drs.Argo and Moore were summoned and every possible means was used to re- suscitate her, to no avail. She never re. gained consciousness.
 Mrs. McDiarmid was a beautiful Chris tian character and was esteemed by all. A q year-old baby Is motherless.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
COWARDLY MURDER
WAS THIS, IF THE FACTS ARE STATED COR
 RECTLY.

WAS THIS, IF THE FACTS AXE STATED COh'
 RECTLY.
 Athens Courier.
 Last Monday evening about dusk, Mor- gan Weaver, white man living out on the Witty plantation, shot and killed William Lampkin, a negro man aged about 21 years. The killing was one of the most diabolicai and cowardly that was ever perpetrated in this county. Weaver is a road overseer and had difficulty with the negro last Saturday while working the road. The murder grew out of this. From all accounts the crime was one of the most premeditated that we have ever heard Of. Weaver went to work and disposed of all his effects and then told his friends that he intended killing the negro, and Monday afternoon, armed with q double- barrel shotgun and a revolver he went to the field where the negro was at work, and when the negro saw him coming he started to run, but was brought down by a shot from the gun.
 Weaver then went up to him and though the negro plead for his life, Weaver shot him twice In the head with a revolver, kill ing him. The murderer then went around telling what he had done, and then disap- peared. Sheriff Tilmau was at once noti- fled and sent Deputy Gilbert out 10 the scene, but Gilbert could not find Weaver, AS he had evidently made good his escape. Governor Oates should offer reward sufh- cient to cause his arrest, and he should be punished to the extent of the law. Such crimes are cowardly and the criminal should be dealt with severely, if possible to catch him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
VERY QUEER, INDEED,

sensations of the dyspeptic, nervous in- valid. Ask him, and he will tell you that it is well nigh impossible to describe them Palpitations of the heart suggest-errone- ousy-that the organ is affected; buzzing in the ears, queer metallic taste in the mouth and tinging along the edges of the tongue; restless, broken slumber at night; an inclination 10 sleep during the day, which disappears when the recumbent posture is assumed; frequent uneasiness of the stomach between and after meals, when digestion ought to have performed its of- flee. These are a few among the indicia of the complaints speedily removable by the use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which also cures and prevents chills and fever, biliousness, constipation, rheumatism, neuralgia and kidney trouble.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
HUNTSVILLE.
SUBSCRIPTION TO THE COTTON MILL II
 CREAsING-sTRANGER ROBBED.

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE COTTON MILL IN-
 CREAsING-sTRANGER ROBBED.
 HUNTSVILLE, April l0.-[Special Core spondence. l-At the adjourned meeting of the chamber of commerce, last evening, Gen. Samuel II. Moore was called to the chair. =
 Hoa. Tracy w. Pratt of the committee on subscriptions for the Samuel Lowe cot ton mill reported S26S0 as subscribed up to date. Brief ana earnest speeches were made by MT. w. s. Wells, Samuel Ill., Moore, Hon. T. w. Pratt and Hon. Daniel Coleman. 5e
 The crowd of moonshiners and witnesses now in the city are the cleaniest lot that ever hung around the postoffice corridor. oi
 A stranger, who is attending United States court now in session, was held up and robbed in West Huntsville last night by Lige Jones and his pal, Joe Porter. The stranger was drunk when he fell into the hands of Jones and Porter, but the loss of his wad sobered him sufficient to inform tho authorities of how he had been q stranger, and they took him in. zL
 Sheriff Powell at once went to work on the case and succeeded in arresting Jones and Porter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
TUSCALOOSA.

THE REVIVAL STILL IN PRoGREss-YoUNG
 MEN JAILED FOR BURGLARY.
 TUSCALOOSA, April 10.-lSpecial Corre- spondence. 1.-The revival at the Methodist church continues and the interest is great. There has been no announcement yet when the services will close. The congregation on Monday night was very large one. In the after meeting about half dozen more gave their names to unite with the church.
 Hugh and John Tidwell, two young men of this county, have been arrested on a charge of stealing and are now in jail. They took some shot guns, clothing, provisions, etc. from a MT. Gray and are charged with burglarizing a house on Sunday. They bothladmit having taken the things.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria
TO THE PUBLIC.

Paul Jones' Old Mononga- hela Rye can be purchased from the following merchants: Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige. R. D. Burnett & Go.
 Solomon & Levi.
 Snow & Rainbow.
 Some parties in Birming- ham are selling a vile, cheap whisky and using our label, but we guarantee that you will get the genuine from any of the above firms.
 PAUL JONES & co.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
MONTGOME FRY.
Yesterday's Events in the State Capi- tal-Personal and General Mention
 of Importance.

MONTGOMERY, April 10.-[Special. l--At 3:30 this afternoon, at Adams Street Bap- tist church, Rev. w. D. Gay married Mir. W. A. Cone to Miss Eleanor Holt, both very popular young people of this city. They left on the Alabama Midland train south on their bridal tour amidst the hearty good wishes of their many friends in this city. MT. Cone has been in business with Messrs. J. H. Higgins & Son for several years, and enjoys the respect of all who know him. His bride is an exceptionally sweet and charming young woman, pos- sessing the sweet knowledge of having hosts of admiring friends.
 There are several weddings on the tapis soon after the Lenten season is over-but of them later.
 THE COTTON ACREAGE,
 it is feared, will not show such large de. crease as was reasonably expected some time since. The steady advance of cotton lately is at the bottom of this change of base.
 GRATIFYING SUCCESS.
 The committee of the Montgomery, Hayneville and Camden railroad have been canvassing our merchants, manufao- turers, cotton warehouse and compress and met with the most gratifying success.
 BIRMINeHAM's INFLUENCE.
 The committees report on that success ful Birmin gham Commercial club meet- ing, presented at the Commercial club meeting last night, was very full and to The point, and the good effect it produced was most encouraging. Montgomery will do her share.
 REV. DIR. MUNHALL
 closed his great labors here last night, and was greeted at the Tabernacle by an im- mehse and appreciative congregation.
 AN IMPORTANT DEGREE.
 The chancellor was engaged since yester- day in hearing arguments upon the orig inal bill in the nature of review filed by the VanKirk Land and Construction company to impeach, vacate and set aside decree in favor of Morris Adler against said VanKifk Land and Construction company in the chancery court of Escambia county. On the filing of said bill an order was issued restraining the execution of said decree, and motion was made by Morris Adler to vacate and discharge said restraining order. Messrs. George D. Moore and Gordon Me- Donald appeared for the VanKirk com. pany, and Messrs. John P. Tillman of Bir- mingham and John B. Knox of Anniston represented Morris Adler.
 The chancellor this forenoon decreed, discharglng the restraining order. The amount involved is about $160, ,000, and likely the VanKirk company's attorneys will appeal to the supreme court.
 Col. Il. .. Tompkins returned from Shelf field last night and left on this mornings s train over the Western for New York on important land and railroad litigations.
 THAT SHORTAGE.
 There are rumors circulated on the streets today that the shortage of Probate Judge Randolph in individual, state and county matters would run up 10 $75, ,O00, mostly in individual estate cases. Can't get anything so far from the governors office. the governor being in session fodav with the board of assessors of railroad and other properties in the state. Grand jury meets again tomorrow. Examiner Reeves meantime continues examining.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
ATHENS.

DIABoLICAL CRIME-PosTMAsrER FOR
 OVER FORTY THREE YEARS.
 ATHENS, April 10.-[Special Correspond euce. 1.-The grand jury last week returned an indictment against Rolla Brown, a ne- gro living in Georgia beat, this county, for one of the most diabolical crimes that has disgraced our county in years. He married a woman who was the mother of 2-year- old boy. The child was in his way, or rather he did not care to maintain it. Dur. ing the hard weather in the winter the child kept him awake one night by crying. He arose, took the child apd, placing 1t in an old trunk, poured water on it then filled 1t with snow, leaving the helpless child there
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
COLLINSVILLE.
CORN sHIpMENr-A MAD DOC

CORN sHIPMENT-A MAD DOC AND
 MEASLES.
 CoLLINsvILLE, April 0.--[Specials Cor. respondence. Last Friday morning about 4:30 o'clock, when l. H. Brock, who lives at Stella, started out to his barn to feed his stock he was attacked by dog, which be- gan snapping aG him and took hold of his pants several times, but he succeeded in whipping tue dog off. The dog made off aud was followed by several men of the community, but they failed to get near enough to kill him. The dos was supposed to be mad.
 The measles have made their appearance in the Chavies community and 1t will be a serious matter if the disease spreads, as it is so near crop time. D. M. Sprouce is having a severe spell of the disease.
 Many of the farmers in this county are having trouble this spring in getting their horses to eat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
MOBILE.
STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION IN SESSION
 WATCHED HIM DROWN.

STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION IN SESSION
 WATCHED HIM DROWN.
 MOBILE, April 10.-[Specal Correspond ence. 1.-The twenty fifth annual meeting of tue Alabama Dental association is being held in Mobile.
 The design of this association is to pro- mote and foster the advancement of knowl- edge in dentistry, in all it's bran nches, to build up the professional character of it's members and to encourage intercourse and good will. About fifty delegates from every town in the state were present when the meeting was called to order in the Battle house by President H. D. Boyd of Troy. Rev. J. J. Taylor, D. D., offered prayer, which was followed by the address of well come by Mobiles bright young legislator, Hon. B. M. Robinson. The response on 8. w. Foster, formerly of Decatur, Ala. now of Atlanta.
 The annual address was delivered by the president.
 The meeting will continue until Friday. Thursday an excursion will be made to Fort Morgan.
 The officers are: pr. H. D. Boyd, presi- dent; Dr. o. c. Parrish and H. B. Will Hanson, vice. presidents; Dr. G. M. Ros- seau, treasurer; Dr. s. w. Foster, secre- tary.
 Yesterday morning shortly after 10 o'clock a negro man, whose name could not be ascerlained, rolled off the wharf at the foot of Conti street, where he was sleeping, and drowned in the river before the eyes of large crowd of negroes who were attracted by his fall. The unfortu- nate man arose to the surface and made a vigorous effort to save himself, but after two or three minutes he sank to the bot tom. Itis estimated that between thirty to forty negroes watched him drown, but not 6 hand was raised to save him.
 Capt. Ed Hermann of the water boat Orion, which was tied near by, ran to the negro's assistance, but he reached the spot too late. A negro fisherman hooked the body few minutes later and brought it to the surface.
 Sunday night some miscreant went up and down Dauphin street cutting the big plate glass show windows of the leading retail dry goods and clothing houses. The cutting seems to have been done with diamond.
 George Foster's little s-year-old daughter was seriously burned Friday morning at Twelve mile island, in Mobile river. Foster was fishing at the time and the little girl was standing with her back to the fire at his camp when her clothes caught fire. Her older sister, who was present, had presence of mind enough to shove her into the river and thus probably saved her from crema-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
l SUGGESTED A CYCLONE.

HIUDIIU NtEISltTs
 There was big fight between sailors and fremen last night on the steamship Verax, loading cotton for Bremen at the Mobile and Ohio upper wharf. About 9 'clock the mate reached the police station and re- ported the matter, stating that he had tried to quel the disturbance, but had been set upon by the participants until he thought it wise to retreat. The patrol wagon went up to the scene of the disturbance and brought back John Collom, James Null haney and Thomas Reardon, who are charged with being the ring leaders in the affair. The police officers report that the forecastle looked like a cyclone had struck it when they reached the scene.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
CoLoRED sOCIETY NOTE.


 Rev ..Golden Jones and the Widow Blevins were united in marriage at the Tabernacle Baptist,ch urch in North Selma last evening. On account of the prominence and popu- larity of the bride and groom the church was crowded to overf1owiDg long before the hour for the ceremony had arrived.
 The groom is 63 years of age and is q prominent 'zorter, while the blushing bride has passed through 59 summers and quite as many wint ters.
 The groom was attired in pair of carpet slippers of the latest style and generous proportions, turned up at the toes. He also wore tall silk hat and broad cloth coat. The happy young couple will set up housekeeping and will be at home to their friends on Saturday evenings after tea.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11

Mothers, get the children their hats at Caheen's. - NOTICE TO THE LADIES.
 For Easter Oxfords in tan and black call at our new store and get the latest New York styles. The finest line of gents tan and patent leather in the city; 15OO pairs of gents sample shoes will be sold this week. St. Pierre's, 1910 1st aVenne. 4-7-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
ADDITIONAL PULLMAN SERVICE VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Beginning Sunday, January 27 instant, Southern Railway company will operate Pullman sleeping cars between Birming- ham and Winona, Miss, on trains 50 and 51. Passengers going west will be admit ted to sleepers at Birmingham at p. m. |, and passengers arriving at Birmingham will be allowed to remain in them until a. m 1-31-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
Scott S Emulsion

is Cod-liver Oil emulsihed, or made easy of digestion and as sinilation. To this is added the Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, which aid in the digestion of the Oil and increase materially the potency of both. It is a re- markable f1esh-producer. Ema- ciated, anainic and consumptive persons gain flesh upon it very rapidly. The combination is a most happy one
 Physicians recognize its su- perior merit in all conditions of wasting. It has had the en- dorsement of the medical pro- fessiCn for 20 years.
 Don't 6epersuaded Co take c Su6stifutei Scott & BOwne, NY. All Druggists. 5oc. and Si.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11

tion. She was brought here and put in the city hospital.
 MT. Ed Bernheimer of this city received postal card from his friend, MT. Sol Cone, a few days ago dated from Jerusalem, March g, and bearing this message: "How is it over there? This country and it's people are out of date 1000 years or more."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
HE HAD A WHEEL.

MoblIe heglster.
 Speaking of bicycles, there was one en- thusiastic beginner Friday night, who worked long and hard, but made little progress. He was asked why he did not go ahead and sit in the saddle. He replied: "This is a lady's bike and saddle.' This beginner was under the impression that it was necessary to sit sideways on that par ticular bike. He has learned differently.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
"BOCAS VIA MOBILE. - obile Register, Sunday.


 Did you see that big mail go out to Bocas yesterday morning? Probably not, for it went out at daybreak. The postoffice force was up all night getting it ready. It was the first mail in that direction since Mobile was made an export point for mail matter. Letters, newspapers and packages for Bocas had been arriving all the week and Friday morning thres great bags came in from London, ''for Bocas via Mobile.' That night ten big sacks arrived marked 'tNew Orleans" for Bocas, "via Mobile." The mail matter when it was sent to the steamer fl lied big wagon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
HENRY GRADY,s BROTHER.

WASHINGTON, D. O.. April 10.-A special to the Post from Bismarck, N. D.. says: the death at fort Berthold, Sunday, of w. l.. Grady of Atlanta, Ga., brother of the late Henry W. Grady of the Atlanta Con. stitution. The cause of his death was. paralysis. He was allotment agent for h. dians at the fort. The remains will go to Atlanta for interment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
THE OLD FAMILY HoSS.

A narrow escape was made by two young ladies, who reside in Rock Mills, last Fri day evening. They were driving an old family horse, one of the kind that is safe for any one to drive. The buggy was turned over and badly wrecked and one of the ladies was badly bruised up, but fortu- nately no bones were broken. Their ne- cessites were kindly looked after by those who reside near where the accident hap pened.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
TO THE PUBLIC

We are now offering pure and delicious wines, such as claret, 50 cents per gallon; {; sherry, 75 cents per gallon; port, 75 cents Ter gallon. We can do this because we are agents for the largest wine producers in California. We also keep large stock of imported wines and liquors, which we will sell al reasonable prices.
 M. & A. WISE,
 Successors to s. Wise & Co.,, Corner Twentieth street and Morris ave- nue. 113 tf2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
A CATS QUEER "KlrTENs. "

EadSGen llmes-News.
 Rev. A. j.. West, of Hoke's Bluff, brought to town last Friday something Iu the shape of a curiosity that one seldom sees. lie had two young otters in cage that were being raised by an ordinary house cat who looked after them with a motherly care. He caught them about two weeks ago near Hoke's Bluff. The otters seem as much contented with the old cat as il she was their own mother.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
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., 1895-04-11
WANT THEIR PAY.

CINCINNATI, O., April l0.-The attorneys for Charles Morganffeld, convicted of the Aquia Creek train robbery, began suit yes terday for execution on the indemnity bond which was given by the Adams Express company to the authorities of this city when the company obtained possession of S1400 found on Morganfeld's person. After trial Morganteld gave his counsel a note for S1400 on which judgment con fessed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
ALABAMA ODDS AND ENDS.
JUST RESTING.

Gadsden Times News,
 The Attalla Herald now comes to us re- duced in size and saying that it is not dead but just resting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become a regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
 11-29t If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
HOME sEEKERs' EXCURSION.

HOME SEEKERS' EXCURSION. l7
 On March 5 and April the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets to all points in Arkansas and Texas for one first- class fare plus g, good twenty days for return. For further information call at No. 2005 First avenue, or write to J. R. McGregor, passenger agont, Birmingham, Ala. 2-20-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
PLENTY OF BRAIN FOOD.

0eueNd OltlZe0s
 The red horse fish, large species of the sucker variety, is putting in appearance in our streams. Hundreds have been taken in nets and by gigging. No better than these are found from Maine to Mexico.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
BLOOD
AN INFANT CAN TAKE IT.

Contains neither potash nor mer- cury, but the essential blood puri- lying and health restoring princi- ples of medicinalroots and herbs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. [, When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria. 5 When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11

Ladies, get your Easter hats at Caheen'S.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-11
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder SO pure or so great in Ieay- ening power as fhe Royal

The best line and latest styles of tan and patent leather shoes can be found at
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
Scholars ut the ToWer.

The students and teachers, num-
bering about eighty. of the High
school. banqueted and danced at the
Watch Tower last evening, which
was spent most pleasantly. There
was toast making by Joseph M. Ro-
senfield, on behalf of the class of
go and by Robert Borgess.. for the
'95 class. and Mrs. Eastman, for the
teachers corps, spoke ITO the Class
of 49," and Ben Payne presented the
juniors with dark lantern with in
structions to use it in their search
for knowledge the coming year. The
pavilion was hastily arrayed with
decorations representative OF the
class colors, yellow and black.
Schillinger's orchestra discoursed
music for the dancers, who contin-
ued the festivities until an appropri-
ate hour. for their departure arrived.