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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12

and Armstrong Pardee, colored, McKin-
 leyites. The announcement of the vote
 was received with the first applause of
 the day.
 When this case had been disposed of
 the belated papers in the Ninth Georgia
 district contest were -eady for presents
 ton. It was disposed of in short order,
 Andrew J. Spence and James B. Garten,
 instructed for Mckinley. being placed on
 the roll over Thomas H. Blodgett and
 w A. Smith, instructed for Reed. The vote was unanimous.
 The Georgia roll having been amended
 and completed, the difficulties in Miss.s- sippi were the subject of ventilation, and the committee room and annex filled up
 rapidly. First in order was the contest
 between the rival delegations at large. Those claiming to be the regular dele gates were James Hill, colored; John s. Burton, Albert M. Lea and E. H. Lamp ton, colored. These had Mckinley pref
 erences, as did also the contestants, John
 R. Lynch, colored; William D. Mollison, M. A. Montgomery and w. F. Collins. Ex-Congressman Thompson, for the
 Mckinley managers, presented the case of the delegation claiming to be regular.
 The controversy was shown to be the out come of the old quarrel between the Hill and Lynch elements, both being headed by colored men.
 In his old-time, vigorous and earnest style, Lynch presented the case of him. self and his colleagues.
 M. A. Montgomery, another of .he con testants made forcible argument, rein forced with two mammoth maps showing the relative strength of the two conven- tions, and every column of which had
 been sworn to before a notary public. Committeeman James Hill, colored, then poured hot shot into Lnych and his following and demanded decision in favor of his delegation in the interest of
 the continued maintenance of the repub- lican party of Mississippi. In his con- cluding remarks he indulged in personal ities directed against State Chairman Moseley, and the latter, white man of fine presence, rose excitedly and warned his colored brother to be careful in what
 he said. There was more excitement in few minutes when Hill characterized
 statements made by Lynch as absolutely
 false and declared the 1atter's affidavit
 makers were liars. The committee final ly tired of the squabble, and, while the contestants continued the controversy in the ante-room, on motion of James E. Wilson of Delaware, proxy for National Committeeman Layton, seated the Hill delegates by a unanimous vote. In the First Florida district Dr. Bynum, distinguished looking gray-haired white
 republican, who said he had belonged to
 the party ever since Grant dismounted at
 Appomattox made a plea for himself and his associate, w. G. Parker, colored, and who claimed to be the regular delegates. Colored Committeeman Hill, flushed with
 his victory of a few minutes before,
 championed the cause of W. E. Elgin and
 Richard D. Littlejohn, colored. Hills friends were placed on the roll.
 Both sets of delegates favored McKin- ley.
 At 6:15 the committee took recess for refreshments
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.
The First Effort of the Birmingham Excursion Company Brings Large Crowd to
 the City.

The first effort of the Birmingham Ex- cursion company was great success, The train, which arrived from Columbus, Ga, last night over the Central of Geor- gia railroad, brought in a large number of excursionists, who will spend today in the city. Many and varied attractions are at hand to amuse and interest them, such as the Third regiment, Alabama state troops, at Camp Thomas Seay, the many points of interest along the several electric and dummy lines, the Birming- ham-Atlanta game of baseball this after noon at West End park, the furnaces, rolling mills, cotton factory and other industries.
 The Birmingham Excursion company has made a great success of it's initial attempt, which will be followed by oth- CTS during the summer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
THE RACES.
ar ffa Gravess nd Results.

Gravesend Race 1rack, June 1.-The weather was perfect today for racing purposes, and consequently large crowd journeyed here to witness the sport The race for the Hanover stakes was won by St. Bartholomew at 6 to 1. The Parkway handicap, the other stake race down for decision, was captured by the odds on favorite, St. Maxim. Summary:
 First race, five and a half furlongs- Kings Counsel, 107 Ooggett, to 5, won; Azure second, Old Mat third. Time, 111k.
 Second race, one mile and an eighth Nankipooh, 118 DoggetD, 45 to 100, won; Chugnut second, Song and Dance third. Time, 1:57h.
 Third race, the Hanover stakes half a mile-St Bartholor1ew, 108 (Griffin), 6 to 1, won; Hi Daddy second, Passover third. Time, 0:501a. ~
 Fourth race one mile-Brisk, 92 (M. Hirsch), to 5, won; Copyright second, Premier third. Time, 1:43.
 Fifth race, theAParkway handicap, one mile and a sixteenth-St. Maxim, 115 (Simms) 45 to 100, won; Aurelian second, Dorian third. Time, 1:51%.
 Sixth race, one mile-Peep-O-Day, 112 (TaraD, to 5, won; Eliza Bell second, Ventanna third. Time, 1:46.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
president Had A Busy Dav.

Washington, June 11.-President Cleve- land was a busy man today considering and signing bills. The cabinet officers were with him to give advice on increas- es connected with their several depart ments, and Private Secretary Thurber was also called in to the nasty consul tations necessary in each case. A num- Der of bills were not signed and therefore failed to become laws. These and the ones approved will be announced from the White House tomorrow.
 How soon the president will leave Washington for Gray Gables cannot be ascertained. It was stated today at the White House that he had made no plans. and that public business would keep him here for several days at least.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
They Protest Against the Alleged Insult by
 St. Louis Hotel Keepers

Chicago, June u.-A mass meeting of negroes was held here last night for the purpose of protesting against the alleged insult to the negro race offered by the hotel keepers and other citizens of St. Louis. About 2O00 negroes were present Resolutions were adopted, addressed to the republican national committee, de- manding that the call for the convention at St. Louis be declared off and that the convention be called to be held at some other place where "colored people will not be subjected to insult and humilia- tion." A copy of the resolutions will be at once transmitted to Chairman Carter of the national committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
MURDERED WHILE ASLEEP.
Two Victims of a Mysterious Tragedy Near
 Harlem, Ga.

Augusta, Ga, June 11.-A special to the Chronicle from Harlem. Ga, says: A. T. Verder and George Edmunds of Columbia county, living six miles from Harlem, were brutally murdered last night at the home of Edmunds. They were both attacked while in bed asleep, the murderer using large stick, which was found in the room. They were both horribly beaten in the face. No clue as yet has been obtained concerning the identity of the guilty party and the crime is wrapped in mystery. Parties are out looking for the murderer and if found he will undoubtedly be lynched.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
Boatner Beats Benoit Again.

New Orleans, June 11.--At the special election for congressman in the Fifth dis trict held yesterday the returns come in slowly, but enough are received to show that Col. c. J. Boatner, democrat, has been elected by good majority over Be- noit, populist. The same opponents ran last November in the regular election and Boatner was elected, but Benoit con- tested and the seat was declared vacant by the national house of representatives.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
TO TAKE PATTERN AFTER HER.
Meridian Officials in Montgomery Inspect
 ing Street and Sidewalk Paving.

1nB bIf06V dIiu OIu5WdiK IdVIHB.
 Montgomery, June 11.-(Special)-May or Dial, Councilman c. w. Burgess and Inspector of Sewers and Plumbing w. H. Howard of Meridian, Miss, spent today in Montgomery inspecting the street and sidewalk paving of this city. The party have visited several southern cities, and express themselves as very much pleased with the appearance of the paved portions of Montgomery, par ticularly the vitrified brick pavement on Dexter avenue. During their stay here the Meridian officials were shown over the city by Alderman Fleming and Ex- City Engineer David w. Ford. They state that Meridian has appropriated $75,000 for building sidewalks and $30, 900 for paving streets in the business portion of the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
On the l72d Ballot.

Jacksonville, Ill, June 11.-In the dem ocratic congressional convention of the Sixteenth district this morning on the 172d ballot William H. Hiney, secretary of state, received 53 votes out of a possl- ble 76, thus securing the nomination over his strongest competitor, Finis E. Down. ing, who has recently. been unseated in congress by John I. R Rnaker.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
THEY WE'RE DISPOSED OF." A Mob of 300 Texans Go Off With Three
 Outragers.

Bryan, Tex, June 11.--A mob of 300 men took from jail last night Louis White head and George Johnson, who assaulted Dr. Wilson's daughter last Saturday, and Jim Reddick, who assaulted an Italian woman. The criminals were taken three miles from town, where another section of the mob had a great fire, and it is sup posed all three were cremated. The woods were picketed and no one permit ted to approach. Men from the scene say the culprits have been disposed of.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
Niece of Editor Howell Marries an Officer.

Atlanta, June 11.-First Lieut.. John Conklin, Second artillery, United States army, was married today in Atlanta to Miss Emma Lowry Howell daughter of the late William H. Howell and a niece of Capt. Evan P. Howell of the Constitu- tion. They left tonight for Fort Riley, Ks, where he is stationed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
HAMMOND RELEASED AT LAST.
He and Associates Were Fined f25, ,oOO
 but Not Banished

Washington, June 1f.--Secretary Olney this morning received cablegram from Vice Consul Knight at Cape Town saying that John Hayes Hammond and other reform leaders have been released. They were fined f25,000, with no banishment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
BICYCLE MEET AT MONTGOMERY.

Rains Force a Postponement to June 22-3.
 Large Attendance Expected.
 Montgomery, June 11.-(SpeciaL)- 1.-The big bicycle meet which was to have been held here commencing today has been postponed until June 22 and 23 on ac- count of. the continued rains. A large attendance is expected and some fine rid ing is anticipated.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
MAJOR SCREWS COMES DOWN.
He Win Not Run for Congress on 16 to l
 Platform.

Montgomery, June 11.-(Speciai.)-T following announcement appeared in the Advertiser this morning:
 Montgomery. Ala, June 10. 1896. To the Democrats of fhe Second Congress sional District:
 For some months past it has been known that 1t was my intention to go be- fore the democratic convention of this
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
me Kniehts of Hopor.

Louisville, Ky, June 1.-The supreme lodge of the Knights of Honor this morn ing reelected all the old efficers includ- supreme dictator.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, June 11.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $106, ,2o0,S2O. The days with drawals were s42.100.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
Senate Confirmation.

Washington, June 1.-The senate to- day confirmed the nomination of Richard M Bartleman of Massachusetts to be consul at Malaga, Spain.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
St, Louis Results.

St. Louis, June 11.-A favorite took the fifth race and 10 to 1 choice the second the others going to we'll played second picks. The Mound City handicap at sev- en and a. half furlongs was won in a driv- ing finish by Free Advice from Magnet by neck, and the track record for the journey held by Libertine cut half sec oDd, to 1:32h. Attendance, 35OO Track good. Summary:
 First race six fur1ongs-May Thomp- son, 105 (Webster), 2 to 1, won; Gath second, Earl Bug third. Time, 115A.
 Second race, four and a half furlongs- Remember Me, 98 (Slaughter), 10 to 1, won; Fig Leaf second, Tin Cup third. Time. 0:56.
 Third race, mile. and sixteenth Crevasse. 10S (Martin), 2 to 1, won; Mus kalonge second, Bing Binger third. Time, 150h.
 Fourth race, Mound City handicap, seven and half furlongs--Free Advice, 103 (Martin), 3 to 1, won; Magnet second, Ramro third. Time, 1:33h.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Moncreith, 115 (Morrison), to 5, won; Dare II sec ond, Estaca third. Time, 1:02N
 Sixth race one mile-Tom Fillmore, 108 (Warner), to 1, won; Cherry Stone sec ond, First Deal third Time, 1:14
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
Results at Oakley.

Oakley Race Track, O.. June 1.-The Ohio stakes was the feature of today's racing. Corrigan bought Moylan from Byron McClelland before the race. Ron do, the favofite, won easily. After the race Corrigan bid the winner up to $50OO he being entered to be sold for $1260 MT. Hayes, Rondo's owner, bid $5005 and bought him in. Four favorites and two outsiders won the card. Weather clear; track good. Summary:
 First race, five furlongs-Adalia, 94 Oupee), to l. won; Marticed second, Rampage third. Time, 1:04
 Second race, five furlongs-Ramiro, 107 CThorpe), l to 4, won; Semper Ego sec ond, Argentine II third. Time, 1:2Sk.
 Third race, five furlongs-Charina, 103 (Sherrer), even, won; The Plutocrat sec ond, Risque third. Time, 1:04%.
 Fourth race, the Ohio stakes, seven furlongs-Rondo, 104 (Thorpe), 2 to D. won; Moylan second, Boomer third Time, 1:2SH.
 Fifth race, one mile-Idlip, 107 Wan- kuren), 10 to 1, won; Mamie B. second, Key Del Mar third. Time, 1:44h.
 Sixth race, six furlongs Canewood. 104 cThorpe), to l. won; Remnant second Hattie Lee third. Time, 1a5z.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-12
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-03-11
Four Bargains From Our Popular Hosiery Department

Boys and misses absolutely fast black Ribbed Cotton Hose
extra weight double knees ordinary value for oc To day
~ Lac par-Boys' very heavy weight, fast black,
Ribbed Cotton Hose made of long staple combed cotton of
superior grade 25c goods. The best stocking
ever offered To-day 19c pair.--Lades fast color,
black slate elastic Feeced Hose Qong Aeece
tce usually sold at 38c. About 80 dozen left Will sell
day 25c par-Lades' special for tender feet, fast
black Cotton Hose, with white feet and white solos, double
soes and high spced heels very superior goods CSC pair
Ladies' the goods better grade three pairs for $Ioo
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RarlmrN. Slmtner 4 ]]uluam o.
Established 1912. Incorporated 1892.
WoRCEl$TEER. MASS.
DURING THIS WEEK WE CORDIALLY INVITE
AND THEIR FRIENDS
GRAND ANNUAL DISPLAY

OF Sprrg Novelties in Silks Dress Goods Cloaks Carpets
Black Goods Upholstery and Millinery This display Justly
celebrated in New England the Event of the Season. at
which visitors and learn of the newest and
most fashionable in Ladies' Attire than by any other
Don't miss it, 1t will be open all until nine P. NJ
Saturday, March a., fourth and second floors.
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Bargain No. 5.

Five pieces 45-inch Atwood Briges
in pretty mixtures. This is very pop
ular fabric, very durable. This quality
is actually worth 75c. We shall sell
them at only 58c per yard.
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Bargain No. 6.

Three pieces 50-inch Mohair Serges
in Black and Navy. This is one of the
new things this season and will be very
popular for ladies' skirts; made to re-
tail for 81 90; our price only 75c.
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Bargain No. 7.

Fifty Dress Patterns, not any two
alike, exclusive designs, beautiful col
orings, prices from SO 90 to S15 90 per
pattern.
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Bargain No. I3.

Ten small pieces 24-inch Figured
Silks, some of them in the new and
popular Dresden Figures, worth $l.25,
at only $l.00.
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Bargain No. IL.

Ten small pieces Figured Silks, some
light, beautiful colorings for evening
wear, actually worth S1.00, at only 75c.
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Bargain No. a.

-Four pieces 50-inch Atwood Storm
Serges, a beautiful quality and worth
75c yard, at only SOC.
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Bargain No. II.

Six pieces 24-inch An-Silk Figured
Pongee. These are Cheney Brothers
best goods and made to be retailed at
$1,0O. Our special price, Csc.
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Bargain No. 3.

Ten pieces 50-inch All-Wool Imported
Serges, full line colors, good value a,
Coo, at only SOC.
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Our assortment of Fancy Silks can
not be duplicated outside of the large
cities. We will make mention of three
special values.
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South Woodbury..

Quite a number of young people from this
place attended the musical convention at
Hardwick last Friday night
Ernest Ainsworth, young man who has
been suffering with that dread disease, con-
sumption, died last Sunday morning at the
home of his sister, Mrs. A. b. Sulham. His
remains were conveyed to North Montpe'
lier for burial on Tuesday. Eight weeks
ago last Sunday his wife died, and she was
buried on the following Tuesday. They
leave one child-a girl about three years
old.
Mrs. III. X. Benjamin visited friends and
relatives In Hardwick the past week. -
Isaac Vaughn and son Raymond OF Hyde
Park are stopping with 8. ID. Blake and L..
j. Benjamin for a few days.
Worcester.
w. H. Kellogg, Jr., is soon to move to the
Corner.
Rev. George Deuel. is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Joseph Hancock went TO Boston several
days ago. His wife goes this week.
Rev. p. III. Carpenter preached in the
Methodist church last Sunday morning.
The whist party promenade and supper
for the bene at OF Sollie Cameron was well
attended. The hall was filed
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for her daughter Mrs. L. p Slack. who is
sick. - Miss Lupen Of Plain6ed il Wis
iting in town. 60 Inez English of Mont
peier is visiting in town. 60 Austin
Spencer has been examined by Drs. War
rem and Wiswell and is pronounced insane
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The lightest vote in town meeting that
has been cast for quite number OF years
A. e. Lamberton has sent his stallion,
Prince Albert" to Mr.. LeClair Of Little
ton, N. III.
There will be promenade at Meader's
Hail. next Friday evening, for the benefit OF
the orchestra
j.. ID. Mute will sell at auction, March 10,
twenty high-grade Jersey COWS and heifers.
These COWS are all new milch
Daniel Blake died at the home of his son,
Vanade Blake, at South Cabot, last Thurs
day. The funeral was held on Sunday at
the house, Rev Samuel Lewis officiating
The Shepard Quartette from the Methodist
church furnished the music. Mr. Blake
was a soldier in the Civil War.
Mrs. Ira Bemis visited in Wolcott last
week. - Mrs. w. FL. IL. Mears was
called to st. Johnsbury, last week, to care
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Maple Hill.
Mrs. Hannah Pratt is quite sick.
l.. l.. Lupien was the surprised and CRATE
full recipient of q fine chair, presented to
him last Tuesday by the scholars in districts
Nos 6 and 7, where he taught last fall and
winter. He takes this opportunity to thank
each and all of those who contributed to the
gift.
Post Mills.
A batch of items will be found on the
second page.
DIR. Frost OF Hanover, N H., was in this
village on the 9Th for medical counsel with
DIR. Milliken.
A teachers examination was held in the
school-house on Main street, March and 3,
by County Examiner Fred e. Prichard OF
Bradford.
Esther Rebekah Lodge, No 80, l. o. o. f.,
gave q pleasing entertainment in Unity
Hall on the evening of the 9th. The pro-
gramme was made up OF charades and tab
leaux, interspersed with Rotations and mu-
steal selections. A fine collation. was served
and delightful promenade closed the
evenings entertainment. A second enter
| tainment will be given by the lodge on the
| evening of March 20.
Roxbury.
w o. Orcutt is quite sick.
Captain Clark Wiley is little better.
M. G. Nichols of Barre was in town last
| Friday.
The humps are still in town. Leon Roys
| Is quite i'll with them
The Roxbury Dramatic Club repeated the
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
Chronic Liars.

The liar whom the editor hates most
of all is the man, who, when dunned,
for a years subscription, says that he
never received but two or three papers
and refuses to pay. 81
Next to tins one the editor hates the
liar who lakes the paper for seven or
eight years and when finally cOrnerea
for settlement says he never ordered
the paper at all.
The worst liar in the whole outfit Is
the man who takes the paper for
several years and then moves away
without saying anything about it and
then he says he is an honest man.
And there are others; for instance
the man who is two or three years
behind on his subscription, pays for
one year and then a year later when he
is dunned, says he paid last year aud
doesn't owe but for one year.
But the biggest liar of the whole
bunch is the editor who writes column
obituary about the aforesaid liars when
they die AID intimates that they have
gone to the better land.-Ex.
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MISSOURI CURIOSITY.
Four Trees That are Growing From
a Single Trunk.

From the Boonville Democrat.
Four miles from Pineville, Mcdonald
county, on the grounds of J. L. Parish
is a freak of nature so curious that if ]
had not seen it with my own eyes, says
contributor to an exchange, could
scarcely have believed it possible.
On the bank of the Elk river rises q
large tree that towers high above the
neighboring trees. At the ground a
solid buttressed trunk appears from
eight to ten feet in diameter. A little
higher thau q mans head this trunk
divides into four lesser TRUNKS, the two
smaller of which are In themselves fair
sized trees, while the other two are far
above the average size. Here comes in
the queer part of the story.
OF these divergent trunks the two
large ones are respectively an elm and
r sycamore, while the two smaller ones
are an oak and sycamore. Above the
union of. the common trunk each tree
in leaf, branch and bark is normal to
its type. The trunk itself seems an
homogeneous whole.
I would not presume to say that
CLOSE examination would not show in
the bark from different sections of the
trunk, those peculiarities that distin-
guish the bark of one tree from that of
the other, but certainly these charac-
teristios do not appear on cursory
examination, nor are there lines of
jointure visible where the four trunks
coalesce
l doubt if anyone can point to a
stranger growth than this-two syca-
mores, an oak and an elm, all growing
from one common trunk. This meet
ing tagether Of four youthful tree
trunks as they thiokened with age is
occasionally seen, but this Is an
unusually fine illustration. Each tree
must, however, form its own bark
that is to say, no one of them has been
wholly enveloped by another. Hence
8 careful investigation ought to dis
close slight line where the incurving
bark of each original tree meets.