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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
PERSONAL.

J. NJ Mckee of Selma is in the city.
 w. A. Davis of Anniston is in the city. Emory c. Hall of Oneonto is in the city. R. S. Lewis of Shelby is registered at the Florence.
 M. H. Caldwell of Livingston was in the city yesterday.
 John Mathews of Decatur is registered at the Opera House hotel.
 Mrs. T. S. Jordan and child of Florence are registered at the Morris.
 D. M. Dickson of Montgomery is reg istered at the Opera House hotel.
 State Auditor Walter S. White was noted among the visitors yesterday.
 Hon. J. J. Willett of Anniston was circulating among his many Birmingham friends yesterday.
 c. W. Walker, Esq., of Huntsville, a prominent Insurance agent, is in the city and stopping at the Morris.
 Editor Ira D. Champion of the Troy Democrat was pleasant caller at the of flee of the State Herald yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford and chil- dren returned yesterday. Mrs. Craw- ford and children spent the summer in Tennessee.
 dy of Lafayette, Ala, passed through the city last night en route to Florence, where she will enter school.
 Gentlemen, I fear that will carry over 1000 pairs of tans, but If cutting the price at and less than first cost will move them then we will not have one pair left. mean just that. Please remember that our stock of Canister shoes are com plete. We carry about $400O in those shoes all the time. Free shine to those who wear our shoes. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
DIED.

Last night at z o'clock death relieved Mrs Adah Graham. She had been a consumptive for a long time, and was prepared for the summons. Her end was calm and peaceful.
 Mrs. Graham was a lovable woman who had won the esteem and affection of many by her sweet graces of character She was the wife of MT. Will o. Graham for long time manager of the union depot restaurant in this city, and now acting in that capacity for the Union News company at Mobile. The wires carried the sad news to him last night, and he will arrive at noon today to par ticipate in the last rites, formal notice of which appears in another column. MT. Graham has the sympathy of very wide circle of friends.
 Biuefield, Va, papers please copy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Have you tried the 25 cents meals at the Opera House Hotelp 7-24T
LOST THEIR PURSE.
Two Young Ladies Eu Route to Texas Leave
 Their Pocketbook on Car Seat

Two bright young ladies arrived in the city last night from Dadeville over the Central of Georgia en route to northern Texas. On getting off the train and go- ing to theticket office to purchase tickets for their destination it was discovered that the purse in which all of their funds, about SIS, were deposited, was gone They searched for it, but without avail and finally decided that the purse had been on the seat in the car which they had occupied.
 They notified the authorities at the depot. and inquiry of the train me failed to locate it.
 The young ladies were for a time very much embarrassed, and finally tele- graphed home for more funds with which to continue their journey.
 They took their unfortunate predica- ment good naturedly.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
A Hoodoo Vendor Arrested.

Officers Bodeker and Duncan yesterday arrested William Ferguson negro, on suspicion, and after taking him to the city prison found on his person razor. and charge of carrying concealed weapons was placed against his name On his person was also found a large number of peculiar looking packages, which proved to be "hoodoo' bags. They were truly objects of curiosity and were examined by all present. This find will make an additional charge against Fer guson. The negro also had on h:s person a beautiful gold medal, inscribed on the face with tha letters T. M in monogram, and on the bar Long Jump" On the reverse side is the name "T w. Lackland." The medal is at police head quarters
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
NEGRO SHR|EKEO IN TERROR And Truly He Saw a Thing Ap-
 palIing. THROAT CUT EAR TO EAR His Right Hand Grasping the Keen Razor and Welting in His Blood Lay J. H. Ed
 munds-Developments.

J. H. Edmunds, general agent in Ala bama for the Union Casualty company of St. Louis, was found dead in his room at 1910 Fifth avenue at 6:45 p. m. yester- day and gash from ear to ear made by a razor clutched in his right hand told the tale of suicide.
 The sight was nothing less than scken- ing and the news startling, for he was,the last man one would have suspected of de- Hberately taking his own life.
 About 6:45 o'clock a servant went to his room, knocked at the door and receiv- ing no answer opened it and proceeded to clean up the room, thinking MT. Edmunds had gone out. All at once the negro gave a yell and notified other occupants of the building.
 An examination found him resting face foremost upon the bed, Weltering in a pool of blood. His right hand still firmly grasped a keen-edged, white-handled ra- zor, with which he had cut his throat the cut being so deep that it barely left head upon shoulders.
 Evidently, from all surroundings, he had used much deliberation, and was bent upon making a clean job of it. He was dressed only in underclothing, which looked as if he had put it on for the oc- casion.
 
 handsomest and best dressed men in Bir- mingham, although for the past few months he evidently had not paid as much attention to dress as formerly, which may have been from different causes. However, he was polite and pleasant, and had the carriage of a per feet gentleman.
 While he had very few close friends he stood we'll as a business man, and seemed to keep his own council, as far as his pri- Vate business was concerned. MT. EdmundS was reared in Memphis, Tenn, but came here three years ago from St. Louis, where his. parents now reside, as the general agent for the Fidel- ity and Casualty company, with which company he remained until about one year ago, when he went with the Union Casualty company of St. Louis. His business here is said to have fallen off lately, and this seemed to have given him more than little trouble. It is supposed to have been the real cause of his suicide. Whether or not he Is behind with his company, as some rumors claim, cannot be told until his books are investigated. He had talked to several friends about the sloWness of his agents in settling up, and stated at the same time that 1t placed him in an embarrassing position
 Coroner Jones was notified and em- paneled jury of inquest, who, after in- vestigating the facts, returned the fol lowing verdict
 We, the jury summoned by the coro- ner of Jefferson county to hold an in- quest over the body of J. H. Edmunds. find that he came to his death by cutting, his own throat with razor, found in his right hand. The wound severed the veins and arteries on both sides of the neck, also the windpipe and aesophagus. The wound extended from ear to ear, causing death.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
"E. O. SMITH.
 "C. R. SEXTON. "E. F. RANSOM. "J. N. DIDLAKE. l.I, D HARpIC n

The verdict rendered by the coroner doss not attempt to assign any cause, but developments verify, the report that business trouble was the prime cause. His father, Dr. Edmuuds Of St. Louis, was notified last night, and authorities here will probably be notified as to what disposition to make of the body.
 The body was taken to Miller & Co.'S, where the gash was sswed up by Dr. Luckie and the remains were then em- balmed by MT. Will Leslie.
 It has developed that sEdmunds had besn drinking considerably lately, but was practically sober when he shielded. He went to his room Monday night and did not leave it again alive.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Abbott-,little,

Last night at the residence of the brides parents in Smithfield, Miss Lula Little and Mr. Arthur Abbott were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Miss Mar garet Thompson was bridesmaid and MT. T. M. Young best man. A large number of friends and relatives of the contract ing parties were present, and after the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Mr. Simpson, congratulations were in CT der. A wedding feast was served, and the happy wedding party passed pleas ant evening. Both bride and groom are well known and their many friends wish them all haDDinesS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
At the Church of the Advent.

A r,eeting flor men only' was held at the Church of the Advent last night The meeting was ainly of social na- ture, though there were a number of short and interesting talks on various subjects.
 Rev. w. Dudley Powers, rector of St. Johns church, Montgomery, will held services in the Church of the Advent next Sunday. both morning and eYsning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10

No carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir- mingham to New Orleans.
 No. 2 carries Pullman union sleeping cars Birmingham to Cincinnati.
 No carries Pullman sleeping car Bir- mingham to New Orleans.
 No. 6 carries Pullman union sleeping car Birmingham to Louisville. connecting at Chattanooga with Southern Railway solid train Chattanooga to Norfolk. Close nection made at Norfolk with boats for Washington, Baltimore, New York and Bos- ton. Pullman sleeping car Salisbury to New York via Washington.
 Any additional information will be cheer fully furnished upon application at passen- ger office. No. ' North Twentieth street. Birmingham. Ala. Telephone Sis.
 J. NJ. GULF Traffic Manager. Washington, ID. C.
 W. H. GREEN, General Supt., Washington, D. c.
 w. A. TURK,
 G. P. A.. Washington. D. c.
 c. A. BENSCoTER, A. G. F. A., Chattanooga, Tenn
 R. L.. NEWTON,
 T. F. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
NATIONAL BANK GOESUNDER.
A Quiet Run Resulted in Closing the Doors Dedication Alleged, but Not Con-
 frmed as Yet.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Comptroller Echels was notified this morning that the Union National bank of New Orleans had closed its doors. He directed Bank Examiner Johnson to take charge, who reported that the president of the bank explained that the suspension was due to dedication. Neither the amount of the dedication nor the name of the gull ty official Is given
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
A Small Fire.

Yesterday morning at Il o'clock fire was discovered in the roof of the kitchen of the residence, 1915 Fifth avenue, occu- pied by Mrs. Cameron. The Northside hose wagon was called and the fire ex- tinguished with chemical machines. The Gamage was slight
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Presents a Neat Annearance.

The county jail, since it's overhauling by 'Tarden Daly and Assistant Warden Me aughlin, presents a neat and tidy ap Narance. Liberal doses of white wash have added much to the sanitation of the building. as well as making tha walls look brighter. There are now in the jail about l50 prisoners
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Policeman Turns Fireman,

4 lamp exploded in a little stand on the cnrrer of Eighteenth street and First av-, erre about 10 o'clock last night, and in- stead of turning OF the fire alarm a po- licefaan was hastily sent for and succeed ed in putting out the fire without the aid of the department There are very few things Birmingham policeman ran't do
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Killed Negro, Wounded a Judge.

Lancaster, Ky, Sept. 9.--Postmaster J. O. Hamilton shot and killed Jim Knox, colored, and accidentally wounded Judge R. A. Burnside in the court house this morning. Knox had quarreled with the postmaster about loan, and had pis- tol in each hand. He snapped one and Hamilton began firing, killing Knox and wounding the judge, who was in the same line of fire
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Return of the Three Friends.

Key West, Fla, Sept. 9.-The Three Friends of Jacksonville landed party of six Cubans in this city this afternoon, among them pr. Castillho. The party is in quarantine. The Three Friends is homeward bound, after successful fil- bustering trip to Cuba.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
A Living Curiosity.

Mir. Pete Miles of North Birmingham has curiosity in the shape of a horse with five feet. The extra hoof is on the left fore leg, and is almost'as large and |; $ natural as the one used in walking. When seen by a State Herald reporter yesterday the horse was hitched to a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
BASEBALL.

At Cleveland RIFE Cleveland ....O 0 0 3 0 O 2-S Il 0 St. Louis ..0 o o 0 0 0 2 0-3 g 8 Batteries-Wilson and Zimmer; Dona- hue and Mcfarland.
 At Baltimore R H 10 Baltimore ...0 8 1 1 0 0 5 *-17 1o 5 Brooklyn ....3 0 3 2 0 0 o o C. 8 13 4
 Batteries-Hoffer and Robinson; Alp bey, Kennedy and Burrill.
 At Pittsburg- RH F Pittsburg ......0 2 o o 0 0 1 0 0-3 3 Chicago ......,...0 0 0 0 1 0 2-6 II 4
 Batteries-Killen and Merritt; Briggs and Donahue.
 At Washington RH F Washington ....4 o 1 6 0 0 o *-12 16 5 Philadelphia 70 1 8 O o 0 1 3 3-11 F 5
 Batteries-Mercer and Farrell; Orth and Grady.
 At New York RHE New York .......2O O0O113"-7 8 3 Boston ...........0 0 0 0 3 o o 3 0-6 Il 5 Batteries-Clarke and Wilson; Stivetts and Bergen.
 At Louisville-The Louisyille-Cincln- nati game was postponed; Louisville team diA not arrive.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Better Feeling in Iron.

Treasurer Bowron of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway company says the demand for iron is better than at any time. since last March. The price is firm with some advance. Indications all point to an active trade.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. Will O. Graham are invited to attend the funeral of the latter from the family residence, 2217 Third avenue, at 1 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon. In- terment at Wcodlawn.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
 CUBA AN ASH HEAP
And Insurgent Success Is Assured, Says
 Charles Roltaire,

Jacksonville, Fla. Sept. 9.-Charles Roltaire, who has been serving in the in- surgent army, has reached here from Cuba. He gives thrilling account of raids made by insurgents on Manzanillo, Cienfuegos, Batabano and Bejucal. He says Cuba is now an ash heap, and that insurgent success is assured.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Trying to Stop It.

Augusta, Ga., Sept. 9.4In behalf of the citizens of Augusta, J. B. Lamar of this city, is now at Mount Airy, Ga, in con- ference with Judge Speer, United States court, seeking to put stop to rate cutting-by the Seaboard Air Line The cut rate merchants here claim 1t will ruin their business, as Augusta is not bene-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
BEN NJ. JACOBS. Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Good Work on the Streets.

Mayor VanHoose has been having some good work done the past few days in the way of repairing and cleaning the streets The mayor never lets an opportunity pass to see that the needs of the city are care fully looked after when it is possible to dn SD.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1928 3d avenue. x5 H %
SHORT AND POINTED.
E4he Unanimous Note By the Powers to the

udnIuOtB by tut FOW6rS
 Sultan.
 London, Sept. 9.-Following is the text of the unanimous note from the various embassies at Constantinople. sent to the sultan on August IT: We regret the events. They ought to cease immedi- ately: otherwise they will bring prejudice upon Turkey and your dynasty"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
An Enterprising Boriface.

MT. Louis Gelders, proprietor of the Opera House hotel, is always enter prising. He is putting an oil finished floor in the lobby of his hotel and made other improvements which add no little to the appearance and convenience of his PuaStS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Attention Committee.

The members of the city democratic executive committee are requested to meet tonight at the city hall. By order of
 JOHN H. MILLER, Chairman. P. COSMINSKY, Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
GERMAN AMERICAN UNION

VIII Have General Meeting Tonight in Their
 Hall.
 The German-American union will hold general meeting tonight tn their hall to take action in regard to the coming municipal election
 As will be remembered the executive board of the union some time since pass ed resolutions in regard to this matter, and it is understood that tonight they will discuss the plan adopted by the city democratic executive committee for se- lecting candidates for mayor and alder men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10

NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY. Time table No. 2, in effect September 2, 1896, at 600 q. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
Alabama Great Southern
 Railroad Company.

Shortest and quickest line to Cincinnati, Louisville and the North: also to Shreye- port New Orleans and all points south west.
 Schedule in effect June II, 1896
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10

For further information as to schedules. rates. etc, call on or write to s. Jacobs. Commercial Agent. Birmingham; Jack w. Johnson Genef al Ticket Agent, Birming- ham. or l., A. Camp, Travelling Passenger Agent, Columbus Ga: w. F. Shelnan. Traffic Manager; Theodore D. Kline. Gem
 J. c. HALLE. c. P. A.,
 Savannah. Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
PULLMAN CAR SERVTt

Train No. s. leaving Birmingham at 5:55 a. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Atlanta, uniting at Atlanta with and forming n part of the Washington and Southwestern Vestibule Limited, running solid between Atlanta and New York, thus making no change be- tween Birmingham and Flew York Nos. 35 and 36 carry Pullman sleeping cars between Birmingham and Greenville, Miss.
 Additional information as to schedules. rates, sleeping car reservation. etc., cheer fully furnished upon application to office of travelling passenger agent, No, North phone. S46. J. M. GULF, Traffic Manager Washington, D. c.
 W. H. GREEN, General Supt, Washington, D. c.
 w. A. TURK,
 G. P A., Washington, D. c.
 C. A. BENSCOTER, A. c. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 L. A. SHIPMAN,
 T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10

Schedule In effect April 26. 1866 Direct connections at Savannah with tho elegant passenger steamers of the Ocean Steamship Company for New York, Boston and the east
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10

No. S7 from Atlanta. 1O:10 pm NO. 50 from Atlanta. 1920 pm NO. rom Selma. ...................... 9 35 pm
 No. 36 from GrecnVille. ................1l.h II .h0 nm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-16
RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL r. R

In Effect May Sd. 1896.
Trains leave Portland, UnloE Station. Railway
Square, for stations named below and inter
mediate points as follows;
700 a. m. For Brunswick. Bah, Rockland.
Augusta, Waterville. Skowhegan, flttSfeld,
bangor, Bucksport. Lisbon Falls. Lewiston via
$40 a. m. For Danville Jc. poland Springs
Mechanic Falls, Rumford Falls. Lewiston,
Livermore Falls. Pennington. Phillips, Range
ley. Oakland and Waterville,
s.4s. a. M. For Bridgton, Fabyans. Burling-
Montreal, Chicago. st. Paul and Minneapolis
1880 a. m. For Brunswick, Bath, Lisbon
Falls, lewiston VIA Brunswick. Gardiner All
gnsta and Waterville.
Falls. Augusta. Waterville. Bangor. Bucksporr,
Bar Harbor ,Oldtown and Houlton, via B. & A.
s+aa; lS p M For Danyi]ls Jc Poland Springs
IeMston. e Farminston. AI kinsasid. o PHILIPS a
Oakland, Bingham. Watervlllo, Skowhegan,
Bangor aud VancebOro.
gusfs Bs Rpe SE nSfsp and al ssaon, %
Knox & Lincoln division. connecting Tues
day andEFridays with Steamer Frank Jones,
morning, for Bar Harbor, Machiasport, Water
vile, Skowhegan, Belfast. Dover and Fox
croft, Greenville, sBacgor, Bucksport. Old
town Vanceboro. st. John, Halifax, Honlton
Las p. m. For sebago Lake, Cornish Frye
burg, North CONWAY and Bartlett.
800 p m For Sehago Lake, Bridgton, Fry
st. Johnspury, Montreal and Quebec
6.05 p. m. For Brunswick. Bath, Lisbon
Falls. Augusta and Wateryille.
5.10 p. M, For New Gloucester, Danyille
Junction, Poland Springs station, Mechanic
Falls, Auburn and Lewiston
la;oo p; M Night Express sleeping cars, Tor
Bangor, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Vanceboro, st.
Stephens, st John and all AroostoOk County,
Belfast, Dexter. Dover and Foxcroft or beyond
Bangor, except to Bar Harbor Saturday nights.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
7.2o a. M, paper train for Brunswick Au
gusta Watsrville and Bangor.
Lewiston, Bath, Augusta. Waterville. and
100 p. M, Night Express with sleeping
cars for all points.
ARRIVALS IN PORTLAND.
From Montreal, Quebec, Fabyans, Bridgton,
500 a. w.; Lewiston anc Mechanics Falls
$50 a. m. Watervills. Augusta and Bath,
6.35sa.m.; 3oothbay, No. Conway, Fryeburg
and Sebago Lake, 1918 p. M; Mattawam-
Rbsag bangor and Eockland 1872 KEEghshd
gan, Oakland ana Lewiston 1880 D. M; No.
Conway and Fryeburg 4.4o p. NJ; Skowhe-
gan, Waterville, Rockland o26 p. M;
st, John; St Stephen. Aroostook County,
Icy. Pennington. kumiord Fans, skowsegsn.
sed ali Wits koann Sanss sos p@
all points on B. & A. R. R.. Bangor, Bar Har.
John. Bangor Waterville and Augusta.
PAYsON TUCKER, y.P.& NJ.
f. E. BOOTHBY, G. P. s. 7. "A.
Portland. May /. 1896. -.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-16
Portland & Worcester Line
PORTLAND L ROCHESTER, R. r.
STATION FOOT OF PEBBLE STREET.

On AND after Sunday, December 6, 1895
Passenger trains viii Leave Portland,
For Worcester, Clinton, Aver junction
Nashua, Windham and Epptus at T.3O a
m. and IL. 80 p. IN.
For Manchester, Concord, and points North
at 100 a. N. and 1890 p m.
For Rochester, Sprlnsvale. Alfred, Water
bore and saco River at 7.S0 q N. 1890 and
4.26 o. m.
For aorham at 73o and s.45 a. NJ. 1880
500, 4.25, $40 and e.25 p. m.
For Westbrook. Cumberland Mills, West.
brook junction and Woodford's at 7.3o,
S.4E q m. 1880. 800. 4.25. $40
The 1880 .. m. train from Portland connects
ut Ayor junction with "Hoosae Tunnel
Route' for tho West and at Union Station.
WOrcsstsr, for Providsnce and Nav York,
via providence Line" for Norwich and
New York, via ''Norwich Limo with Boston
& Albany II. r.. for the West, and with the
Now York All Rail via "Springfield."
Trains arrive at Portland from Worcester
at 80 p. M; from Rochester at $50 a. m..
1.2O and 6.45p m: from Gorhanl
at GAO. $50 AID 1880 q M, l.3l
AIS, 5.45 anc 6.15 p. IN.
For through Tickets to all points West and
South. apply to +. II. COLLINS. Ticket
j. W. PETERS. Supt.
je2 DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-16
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach, gen.
thy stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing off
impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters
improves the appetite. aids digestionr
and IS pronounced by those who hav,
tried 1t AS the very best blood purifiee
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 500 or
S1.00 per bottle at III. P. S. Goold's Drug
Store, SIT Congress street. under Con-
gress Suare Hotel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-16
HARPS WELL STEAMBOAT co.

Beginning May II, steamers will leave
Portland Pier, Portland, daily, as follows
For Long and Chebeague Islands, Harp
swell, Baileys and OrrS Island $50 q. M,
3.45 p. m.
For Cliff Island, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, $50 a. M. 3.45 p. m.
Return for Portland. Leave Orrs Island,
600 u. M, L. 80 noon, calling at Harpswell
and intermediate landings
Arrive at Portland, $50 q. ~. 500 p. m.
SUNDAYS.
Leave Portland fol Harpswell and inter
mediate landings, 1000 a. M. 200 p m. Re-
turn from Harpswell arrive i'll Portland 100,
$50 p. M
Round trip tickets Sundays to Harpswell,
So cents, other landings % cents,
my1-tt ISAIAH DANIELS. Gen1 Manager.