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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

works. which exploded with terrific force. There were 5000 people within a block of the place ct the time, and a teri rible panic followed A horse ran away and the crowd stampeded, crushing wo- men and children under foot. One hun dred persons were more or less seriously injured.
 William Tapt of Tampico. H., was struck by a rocket on the head and so seriously injured that physicians say he cannot live. Dan Cahill had his leg shat tered by exploding fire works and was trampled on by the crowd, suffering in- juries which may prove fatal. Harry Kenny, a waif, who says his parents live in California, was horribly burned about the face. head and arms. His injuries are serious. Harry Joy of Wenona had his arm broken. A number of women and children were injured. The adjoin- ing buildings, which caught fire, were saved by the department.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
POPPING UP RIGHT AND LEFT.
Candidates for the Federal hssis' 6nt District
 Attorneyshp Are Announcing.

The death of MT. James F. Hawkins left q vacancy in the office of assistant United States district attorney
 It was announced yesterday that sev- eral Birmingham attorneys would apply for the appointment, among whom are MT. M. A. Mason, chairman of the county democratic executive committee; MT. R. L. Thornton, Col J. J. Altman and Rep resentative John Mcqueen. There may be other applicants who are not yet gen. erally known to be such.
 It is understood that the friends of each of the above-mentioned gentlemen will make strong pull for their man, either of whom would fill the office with ability
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
MINISTER RANSOM
Will Return to Mexico if His Health Con.
 tinues to Improve.

Washington. July 5.-Gen. Matt w. Ransom of Month Carolina, United States minister to Mexico, is in Washington and expresses an intention to return to his post if his health continues to im- prove. General Ransom's recent severe illness in Mexico caused his return to North Carolina, and it was generally SUD- posed that he would tender his resigna- tion on the expiration of his leave of ab- sence. His health Is now in such a fair way to restoration that he will resume his diplomatic functions in the City of Mexico. if there is no retrogression Gen. Ransom was at the state department to- day
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
ALL BUT CLUBBED ID DEATH Bloody Work by Negro Thugs in
 Meridian's Suburbs. MAN E. WIFE ASSAULTED PurpOy z Robbery and the Victims Are in
 Z g Critical Condition. 0f z E BY WIND lt MISSISSIPPI Jai
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; E BY WIND III MISSISSIPPI
S of an Aged Lady Whom Many Old Soldiers Have Cause to Remember. Financial Question to Be Sub
 mitted to the People.

Meridian. Miss. July 5.-(special)-- Meridian has been in a state of great ex- citement all day.
 One of the most diabolical crimes ever attempted here was committed just out side the corporate limits last night. IA II. Farmer and wife live about half A. mile south of the city where they con duct a small general mercantile business, their stock of goods being kept in the front part of the building, while the sleeping apartments are on the same floor in the rear.
 At late hour last night, after the entrance to the store had been closed, two negroes appeared at the rear en- trance and stated that they wanted to make some purchases. One of them passed through the family room and followed Farmer into the store, while the other remained a the rear door.
 As Farmer was preparing to weigh some sugar for the negro he was struck three heavy blows on the head which felled him instantly, he falling insensible to the floor. As soon as her husband was thus assaulted Mrs. Farmer started to his assistance. but she was rushed upon by the negro In waiting, who struck her terrible blow on the head with
 
 . tured, fell unconscious to the floor.
 Shortly after the escape of the vil- lains Mrs. Farmer regained conscious ness for a few minutes, when a neigh Dor was apprised of what had occurred.
 The news of the crime then spread rap idly, and a crowd of determined men soon gathered at the scene. Before leav- ing the building the negroes made hur- rled search for money. Farmers person bore evidence of having been thoroughly examined by them, while the entire front of Mrs Farmers clothing and her stock ings were cut open in an effort to find where the money was kept.
 The interior of the store presented a ghastly scene. The husband and wife, with skulls fractured, were lying uncon- scious on the floor, with pools of blood near where they fell.
 Diligent search was instituted last night, when a negro. Joe Jackson. an- swerinG the description given by Mr and Mrs. Farmer during short intervals of consciousness, was arrested
 Following up the clues in hand anoth- CT negro, Henry DuBose, alias Henry Sheppard, was arrested late this evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Farmer are in very crit ical condition, and the probabilities are that they cannot recover.
 If the guilt of the negroes is well es- tablished it is almost certain that they will be lynched.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
To Be Submitted to the People.

Meridian, Miss, July l5.-(SpeciaL)-- The democratic executive committee met today and made official declaration of the result of the primary election.
 After declaring the result, which is the same that appeared in these dispatches a few days ago, the committee adopted resolutions providing for submission to the democratic voters of the county at the second primary election, to be held on August l. the question as to whether they favor gold standard or the free coinage of gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to 1.
 A majority vote on this proposition is to be regarded as the voice of the party on the financial question, and members of the legislature will be expected to re- fleet the wishes of their constituents as those expressed in the election of United States senator to succeed Sem ator George.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Montgomery Miscellaney.

Judge J. R, Tyson has gone to St. Si- mons for short visit.
 Miss Margaret Harmon Is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Faunce, on Madison avenue.
 Register Purcell of the land office has gone to Henry county for a few days recreation.
 MT. and Mrs. c. s. Boles left today via Savannah and steamer to spend three or four weeks in Massachusetts.
 Miss Gussie Cheney is visiting friends in New York.
 Mrs. Fred Hammond and children have gone to Verbena for the summer. Dr. T. B. Johnston of Memphis, Tenn, is registered at the Exchange today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Patterson's Successor.

Washington, July 5.-Within a day or so the president will appoint successor to the late Robert w Patterson, register of the land office al Enid, Okla. who was recently killed by the marshal in an at tempt to prevent 0 street fight between Mir. Patterson and a local editor A name has been submitted by the secre- tary of the interior, but it is kept secret. MT, Patterson was from Georgia. and 1t -is likely that his successor will be from the same state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
OUR CYCLERS WERE IN IT.
Birmingham Riders to the Fore at Chattanoo ga-ed Warren's Great Work-0th-
 CTS Who Won Honors.

Ed Warren, Jr., L. F. Dulion, Roy Peace and Carl Stockings returned yes terday from Chattanooga, where they went to take part in the bicycle races on the Fourth.
 The Birmingham boys carried off sev- eral of the prizes, Ed Warren winning two of the first places, one a half mile race open for all and the other one mile, open for all. By winning these races Warren retains the championship of the south.
 Besides the two races mentioned War ren won second and third place in sev- eral others.
 L. E. Dulion got second place in the five mile handicap and Peace came in for two or three second and third prizes
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
SWUNG UP IN SHORT ORDER.
Judge Lynch's Disposal of Negro Thief in
 Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, July 5.-The conductor on a Queen and Crescent freight train, which passed here at noon, reports that Theo Puckett, a negro, was lynched at Pelahatchie, a station twenty-five miles east of here, last night. Puckett had robbed man of about $500 the night previous and came to Jackson, where he purchased gold watch and chain and two fine diamonds, exhibiting large roll of money. The police here "got onto him. but on the advice of the mayor let him go, there being no evidence to hold. Puckett returned to Pelahatchie, with the above result
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
WERE SNAPPED RIGHT UP Bonds of the Cotton States and International Exposition TAKEN BY THE DlRECT0S The Financial Status of the Enterprise Is Thus
 Absolutely Assured. NOVELTIES ADDED TO THE ATTRACTIONS A Model of tho Ocean Flyer St. Louis Will Be Used as Restaurant-A Bull
 Fight in True Span
 ish Style.
NOVELTIES ADDED TO THE ATTRACTIONS

Atlanta, July 5-At meeting of the d. rectors of the Cotton States and lnter- national exposition MT s. M lnman, chairman of the finance committee, an- nounced that bonds were to be placed be- fore the opening of the gates. In about fifteen minutes all of the remaining bonds were placed and the expenses to the opening of the gates fully covered, thus absolutely securing the financial status of the exposition.
 The finance committee is receiving congratulations on it's superb manage ment The bonds were taken entirely by members of the directory and three fourths of them were taken by members of the finance committee and officers of the exposition conversant with the de- tails of the business. Three hundred thousand dollars in bonds have thus been placed for cash
 The management of the exposition has received from MT. A. Macchi, commis- sioner- general to Europe, a proposition from MessrS. Herbert, finders & Co. of London offering to build on the lake a fac simile of the transatlantic steamship St. Louis. The ship will be exactly the same size as the St. Louis and will be ele- gantly fitted out. The interior will be used as a restaurant and the vessel will be reached from the shore by gangways. This s~the duplicate of an exhibit now being given at the Antwerp exposition
 Hon. Henry G. Kittredge, the secretary of the Massachusetts commission to the Cotton States and International exposi- tion, is in Atlanta today conferring with the exposition management In reference to the Massachusetts display. He went out to Piedmont park this morning to select a site for the Massachusetts build ing.
 While for several days it has been un- derstood that there would be a bull-fght in the Mexican village at the Cotton States and International exposition. pos itive information has been wanting until now. A letter from the concessionaire just received gives the following descrip- tion, which indicates that this feature will rival the Wild West show as a draw ing card: The arena will be arrangeta n. the regular way, and some of the bfst bull-fighters in Mexico, with a supply of trained horses and of the finest bulls.. will be brought to Atlanta. It will be an exact reproduction of the famous bull fights of Spain. with one exception--the bulls horns will be padded so that he cannot do any damage. The horses win likewise be protected by embossed leath- CT shields. so that the whole of the fight may be carried out without the slightest cruelty or more bloodshed than is seen at Wild West show.
 The action of the San Francisco board of health is an unusual tribute to be paid even to an article of so high a character as the Royal Baking Powder They gay
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
The Ininred at Buffalo.

Buffalo, July 5.-Reports this morning from the injured in yesterdays grand stand accident show that all are doing well, and that Vester and Hill, the two thought to be fatally injured, will prob ably recover. An examination was made of the grand stand this morning and Il was found that the break was caused bN the ro:ting away of the wooden sup ports, and not by any fault of construc- tiOn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
No News From the Chase.

The Louisville and Nashville officials here have heard nothing from the hunt beyond the fact that it has been raining heavily throughout that section of coun- try, demolishing the footprints so that the dogs could strike no hot trail.
 They are expecting to hear of his cap. ture and of lynching bee at any time
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
THE SALE CONFIRMED.
Alabama Great Southern to President Spencer The Decree Has Been Issued by Judge
 Clark at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn. July 5.-Judge Clark of the United States circuit court made a decree today confirming the sale of the controlling securities of the Alabama Great Southern railroad to Samuel Spen- cer, president of the Southern Railway company. The special master is allowed 5000 for making the sale, and the law firm of Butler, Stillman & Hubbard Is allowed a fee of $25, ,455 for professional services.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Both Bodies Identified.

Lynn, Mass, July 5.-The Identification of the two bodies found in the Sagamore hotel fire ruins is now positive. The first was that Of Harley r. Hicks, identi- fled by fragment of a neck scarf, and the one discovered at 1:30 a. m. today that of James II. Winslow recognized by pair of long-legged boots. Both were employed in the building
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

New Haven, Conn, July 5.-Defense of New Haven by patriots against the Brit ish invasion in 1779 was commemorated today by David Humphreys branch of S3fis of the Revolution and Governor s Foofguard The exercises. which were under the charge of a committee, of which Gen. D. s. Greeley was chairman, included an invocation by Rev. E. S.. Lines an address by Jonathan Trumbull, president of the Connecticut society of Sons of the American Revolution. and the presentation of tablet on Beacon Hill in honor of the occasion, its accept anee by Henry T. Blake, president of the local park commissioners, and an oration by Senator Orville H. Platt of Meriden.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
More Wire.Drawers ao ont.

Cleveland, O., July 5.-The ranks of the 300 American Wire company's wire draw CTS on strike were augmented today, as predicted Thursday, by several hun dred men, employed at similar works by the H. P. Nail company and Boakes Wire Nail company. There are now HOO wire drawers out and the advance in wages demanded averages 12h cents.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
A Reminder of Colonial Days.

mending a road in King George county yesterday workmen dug up the skeleton of d man inclosed in 8 cage of iron bars, being in a tolerable state of preserva- tion. It is evidently the remains of some malefactor hanged in chains in colonial days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Georgia Bank Fails.

Atlanta, July 5.-The Howard Banking company of Gainesville, Ga., has closed it's doors. Liabilities are $27000. Presi- dent Howard states that the assets will enable him to pay off every depositor dol- lar for dollar. The bank has closed twice before, owing to small runs on it's cash.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
NoRVILLE HANGED.
He Gut Another Negro's Throat Governor
 Would Not Interfere

w ouId NOJ Inter1ere.
 Mobile, July 5.-Thomas Norville, col ored, was hanged at the jail here this morning at 6 o'clock for the murder in this city October 1. 1894, of another negro. Louis Coleman, whom he killed by cut ting his throat, almost severing the head from the body. An effort was made to have Governor Oates commute the ser tence to life Imprisonment, but he fused to interfere.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Severe Windstorns.

Meridian, Miss, July 5.-(SpeciaL)-- Reports of considerable storm of wind and rain that passed through the south western part of Lauderdale county last Wednesday evening reached Meridian today. Timber and fences were leveled to the ground and the crops suffered con- siderable damage. The damage wrought on the farm of Frank Brown in the Golden Grove neighborhood, is said to have been particularly severe. No cas- ualties are reported.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Borg's Committee Accepts.

New York, July 5.-Simon Borg, chair man of the committee of the first mort gage bondholders of the Savannah and Western railroad said today that his committee had accepted without modi- fication the proposition to join the Geor- gia Central reorganiza ton plan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
aouernor aoes to Waahington.

Governor Oates left at Il 20 o'clock this morning for Washington. where he will join Mrs. Oates and William c. Oates Jr., and go with them to the springs in Virginia for ten days stay. They will return by way of New York city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
CAPTAIN WEBB KILLED. He Attempted to Ride Down 3oo-Foo . Chute.

San Francisco, July 5.-A special to morning paper from Couer GAllene. Idaho, says Capt. Paul Webb. the swim mer, lost his life near there yesterday in an attempt to ride down a 300-foot chute into Couer dAllene in his barrel. The barrel left the chute and struck the ground His spinal column was broken.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

The United States government re- port on baking powders shows Royal superior to all others. It is pure, made from wholesome ingredients, md great est leavening strength. It is the only baking powder for those desiring the finest. most wholesome food.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
FATALITIES OF THE FOURTH.
One Hundred People Injured in Stampede q at La Salls, III, ...,~:sss

. Ia Sale. III, July s-The successful celebration here yesterday had sad end- ing last night. and one man lies dead and two others seriously injured as the result of an accident during the fire works dis play.
 A bomb rocket was sent up. but after going short distance, fell and exploded. setting fire to large quantity of fire
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
BOTH WOUNDED.
The Italian Duel Is More Dangerous Than
 the Freuch.

Rome, July 5.-Signor Cali, under sec retary of interior, and Deputy Marescal- chi fought duel this morning as a re- suit of their dispute in the chamber yes terday, on which occasion Signor Galli called Marescalchi a liar. Both were slightly wounded.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
The Result in Chicago.

Chicago, July 5.-Three persons killed and about fifteen injured in various ways as result of yesterdays celebration.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Five Drowned.

Liverpool, July 5.-The ship Stanley Force came into collision with and sunk the steam dredge Beta this morning. Five of the latter's crew were drowned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06
Result in Chickasaw County.

Meridian, Miss, July 5.-(Special )--A special to the Daily News from Okolona, Miss, says that although the returns from the primary election in Chckasaw county today are as yet meager. Hon. A. J. McLaurin, free silver candidate for governor, and Prof. A. A. KiEcannon, Candidate for superintendent of educa- tion, have carried the county by large majority.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

The only baking powder yet found by chemical analysis to be entirely free from lime and absolutely pure is the Royal" This perfect purity results from the exclusive use of cream of tar tar specially refined and prepared by patent processes which totally remove the tartrate of lime and other impuri- fies
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

The Royal Baking Powder is the great est of the modern helps to perfect cook ing and every receipt requiring a rais- ing ingredient should embody it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

The action of the San Francisco board of health is an unusual tribute to be paid even to an article of so high a character as the Royal Baking Powder. They say, in their judgment, "it is impossible to make a purer or stronger baking DOW der than the Royal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06

Dan Hawkins of St. Louis is at the Exchange.
 D. ". McCraeken of Cincinnati is at the Exchange today.
 Gen. R. M Nelson of Selma is regis tered at the New Windsor today.
 The body of Mrs. E. c. Harrison, who died in Birmingham yesterday. was brought to this city today, and her funeral will occur tomorrow from the residence of MT. and Mrs. Hal T. Walker at II o'clock. Mrs. Harrison formerly resided in this city, and has many friends here.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-07-04
KN0WLTnGE

brings comfort and Improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
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adapting the worlds best products to
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the value 10 health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup IF Figs.
it. excellence is due to is presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
Stiye. aG.c.u3.ly cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permsrentiy curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction 20 millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
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Syrup Of Figs is for sale 10y al drug
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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-07-04

Mrs. Wa!ford, the English au-
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said to he an accomplished artist in
water color. as we'll as a charming
writer, and is withal a most enga.
ing hostess in her beautiful Eng
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try as soon as possible.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-07-04
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-07-04
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With Local APPLICATIONS. ss

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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-07-04
GOOD HEALTH.

And a good appetite go hand. With
the oss of appetite, the system can
not long sustain itself. Thus the
Notifications of good health are
broken down and the system is La
bic to attacks Of disease. It is in
such cases that the medicinal pow
ers of Hoods 9arsaparilla are clear
y show. Thousands who have
taken Rood's Sarsaparilla testify to
It's great merits as a purifier of the
blood, its power to restore and
sharpen the appetite and promote 2
healthy action Of the digestive or
gans. Thus it is, rot what we say
but what Rocd s SarsapariiIa does
that tells the story and constitutes
the strongest recommendation that
can be urged for any medicine,
Why not Take Hoods Ssrsaparilla
now.