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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
COMMISSIONERS TEAR DOWN FENCE.
AuILToWN OFFICIALS TAKE SUMMARY ACTION

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New Bruins wick. Jan. GpcciaD.-The Commits
sioners of the borough of MilltoHn. I'm MiddleseX
County Yesterday tore down the fence in front OF
the property OF Mrs. j.. T.. Gordon and made prep
aratOn TO have il set back SIX feet Several months
aro The Commissioners passed resolution that the
sidewalks In tie borough be curbcI and set out
A surveyor reported that Mrs Gordon's yard cx
tended over the line tx feet. Samuel Gordon
acting FOR his mother. also I'd the land surveyed
and different Inc esta he'd. which sustained his
contention mat the yard dd not extend over the
line The Comm ssiontrs dctep according 10 thclr
official survey and demanded OF Mrs. Gordon that
she have her fence set back six fee. She refused
and go the COmmiss iDn'rs tore down the fence
themselves Mrs. GORDON and ncr son protested
against the action, but without avail. The Gordon
property Is on the Mlown turnp Ike. 1t il the
81 me property past which the Brunswick Traction
Company laid tracks and erected poles and wires
I'm one night last summer IN anticipation OF an In
junction which Gordon threatened to get out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Hackensack Jan. . (SpecaD.-Thieves broke "'.I
the Episcopal Church at Hil!sdale last night as,
carried away candles and several pae Srose
belonging to the Sunday school. They aIsD rear
the front windows and took the key OF the .
door. on Friday night the summer seas nd
taken from the grounds OF several citizen, che be-
quantity OF boards were stolen. leading TO t we
lief that the whole was the work OF mscn.. .oodx
boys who are building hut nearby N the "0''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
HACKENSA

A man who gave his name AZ Archie Sunbury
twenty-rine years old. vas taken 10 the hackenp
sack HOSPITAL from Rutherford on Saturday night
He had a badly bruised head. with a probable
fracture OF the skull. and gave this story: lie
WIS set upon by number Of railroad men AT Pas
sale in the morning, alj chased almost 10 Rlther-
ford where he WIS arrested and taken 10 the
lookup lie objected t. being confined In the jail
and fought to escape. whereupon the officer beat
him nerccly with hts club. The anteceients Of the
young man could not b. correctly ascertainei. but
he Is said 40 belong a highly respectable family,
and is believed 10 nave given an assumed name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
A BULLET THROUGH THE WINDOW

New-Brunswick. Jan. (Spec'aD.-Tnomas Hart.
while work in the carpenter shop Of Janeway
g. Cos wall paper factory at o'clock last evening.
startled by sudden crash Of window glass a
few feet from him. A bullet had passed through
the window and lodged in a pine box on the oppo-
site side Of the The factory faces the
Raritan River. and it IL thought that The bullet
was fired by somebody the opposite side OF the
river. two hundred yards from the factory 1t
is not known whether the shot was fired inten-
tonaly at Hart. at random by some careless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
WOMAN HANGS HERSELF.

Catherine Henmlnger, if,y-two years old. com
mtted suicide by hanging at he. house No. % Bow
ory-st., Newark. last evening She had been a suf-
ferer from eryspeas for two years. She leaves a
husband,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

LOT PRESENTED BY THE MISSES WILLIAMS

A LOT PRESENTED BY THE MISSES WILLIAMS
d. L. MOODY To SPEAK
Orange. Jan (SpeciaD.-A gift has been made to
the Orange Valley Young Mems Christian Ass0c!a-
ton of "A lot of land % by 100 in Wellington-1ve..
West Orange close to the proposed extension of the
South Orange and Mapiew BOD Railway Companys
line The lot Is only about three minutes walk
from the present building of the association. The
deed made by Miss Lydia {. Williams and
Miss Virginia L. Williams. and the sole stpulations
are that the association shall erect a suitable build
ing the lot inside OF twelve months from the date
than 5000. The usual stpulatlons also made
that the lot shall be used perpetualy for the pious
and charitable purposes Of the association. and that
evangelical rescue work" shall be made feature
OF the OF the lot.
At meeting Of the Board OF Directors Of tho
association held last week. II was resolved 10 ap-
shaw. DR.. Henry A. Vaudeville, John Mckeon.
Henry II. Truman and W. Creighton Lee to con-
slider the proposition. whether the lot IL suitable
and TO report back to the full Board at It's
meeting. There are number OF wealthy men ON
the Board OF Directors and otherwise connected
with the association. and IL is thought that therA
viii be difficulty in raising the needed funds K
the report or the committee Is "A favorable one.
Dwight J.. Moody, the evangelist Is 10 speak In
the Oranges this week. under the auspices OF the
Young Mems Christian Association He will speak
az follows: Wednesday, at II. m. in the First
North Orange Baptist Church: Thursday. at D. m.
In the Calvar, Methodist Episcopal Church. OF East
Orange, and at p. m. in the Mum Avenue Pres
byterlan Church. OF East Orange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The home Of Or. J. y. Harris. dentist. in Red.
mond-st. caught fire at o'clock on Saturday night
from sparks from a chimney The roof and upper
n,r,ion Of the house were destroyed, and the entire
house was saturated with water. Surro -oAlns
dwellings were in danger, but were saved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Hancock Alexander C. Yard, A. r. Eye ). WY w.
Cornell. Mayor Emory \. Yard. Rchara Fl w II II
son Colonel Thomas s. Chambers ard Charies n
Baker Controller Hancock is president ana Alex
ander c. Yard secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

OF course the Democratic Senators and AS
semblymen will insist upon putting the Repub-
licans on record on most of those questions Sen
ator Kuhl has announced that he Will introduce
in the first days of the session bills abohshing
the fee system in the Supreme Court ana Chah-
Gerry Clerks offices and putting the clerks on
salaries Those who vote against such measures
will have some inconvenient questions TO answer
when their constituents get the opportunity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

To inexperienced Legislators this advice is
rendered and it is worthy Of their serious con-
sheraton.
Don't introduce bills affecting corporations
until YOU have surveyed the ground thoroughly
and know Just what you want to DO. Get your
self intrenched in position where you can
stand firm. Anayze the possibilities ana 'he
clements of probable support ana oppoSi'"'i.
After YOU introduce your bills push them ana
nght for them to the end. win or lose. or you
,,hioc, vonr reputation 10 a risk that may
,rova fatal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Now that the power Of the old bosses has
heen broken ne individual strikers VIII nave
better opportunities, and those so inclined may
be counted upon not to lose a trick. Ihere -
however. danger in the case OF new mem
hers who are strictly honorable, but VINO make
mistakes which lay them open to SUSPICION
Most ambitious young legislators begin opera
lions by introducing lot Of bills calculated 10
cure all the Ills Of the State, and OF every n'u'
nicipality therein. By-and-by. when Obstacles
crop up on every side the pet schemes are aDan-
doned one by one The lobbyists ana others
whose company the honest Don Quixote mas
avoided shrug their shoulders, wink meaningiy
and make vague observations tending TO give
the impression that they have had some mana
in bringing about his conversion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

There are some ancient STRIKES" that have
kent bobbing up every session for twenty years
and some of them are notorious as TO orand
the introducer as a member OF the prlSahcs
band the moment they are put upon the caieh-
dar. one session. some years ago. was holeu
for A food of strikes" numbering In all nearly
n hundred Foster NJ Voorhees,. now Senator
was the Republican leader in the House th"'
wear. and he and Frederick Marsh. the Demo-
cratic leader made open and uncompromslhs
war on the gang.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
State Convicts for Hire.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the president of the board of in- spectors of convicts at Montgomery Ala. until Friday, Dec. IS, 1896, for the hire of one hundred GOO male state conyicts. These convicts are white and colored
 They are not offered for hire to work in mines, but for any other work Not less than fifty (5O) will be hired to one contractor or kept at one prison. The hlrer will be required to feed, cloth, guard transport from any place in the state to his prison and furnish transportation back to the place of conviction when discharged, fur niSh medical attention, and do everything required by the laws of the state and rules which may hereafter be made.
 The proposals for hire must be for not less than two nor more than ten years and must state the number of convicts wanted price to be paid for each per month and the kind and locality of the labor to be per formed. It shall be enclosed in an-enVclope and securely sealed, and there shall be nothing on the outside of said envelope except the name and address of the presi- dent of the board of inspectors, and across the left end of the envelope, the words Pro- posals for Convicts."
 Bidders will state In the proposal what accommodations they have for the safe and comfortable keeping of tue convicts bid for, them to get ready to receive convicts as- signed to them. The right is reserved to reject any, or all proposals.
 k. H. DAWSON
 HUDSON DAVIE,
 J. w. CRIMSON, Board of Inspectors of Convicts. dec5-till-dec13
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
TIE MURDERER AN IDIOT Preliminary Trial of David Rob-
 erts for the KILLING OF JACK STEVENS He is kdjudged Guilty by the Justice and Re- manded to Jail Without
 Bond.
KILLING OF JACK STEVENS

Talladega, Ala, Dec. 9.-(Special Cor respondence.)-Th preliminary trial of David Roberts, of Clay county, for the killing of old man Jack Stevens, of Iron- aton, was held this morning before Jus tice Newman. Solicitor Garber repre- sented the state and Joseph B. Graham the defendant. The facts in the case are just as l wrote you a few days ago. The prisoner was sent back to jail without the right of bend, Justice Newman de- ciding that the killing was murder in the first degree. What makes this case specially pathetic is the condition of the murderer. The boy Is only about 21 years of age, and is practically an idiot. Never has there been seen in the court house in this city such pitiable, forlorn looking man. The. murderer has never for moment shown the slightest self concern. He has remained all along as sto1id as an insensate stone. Apparently he has not the slightest realization of his terrible condition. Poor lilly clad, friend- less, penniless and idiotic. he presents a sad spectacle for contemplation. MT. Graham read an eloquent appeal, full of impassioned oratory and feeling. His speech was a masterly one, and as he portrayed in touching strains the s.ffer- ing of the poor woman in widows weeds, and the ruined, blasted life of the poor, friendless, unfortunate prisoner, he brought tears to the eyes of many. Never for once, however, did the prisoner show the slightest emotion. Human life. after all presents scenes many and varied. For myself l can't believe much in this idea of free moral agency. I think men as a 'Tule in life do the best they can with the light they have; and what we want is more light. Had this poor demented creature been possessed of sound mind and well poised soul I hardly think he would have committed this terrible mis- take. A mistake that can never be recti- fled in this world. The truth I think most probably is that men act according to their darkness to their light, accord ing to their ignorance, to their intelli- gence.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
THE COURTS.

The principal event at the county court house yesterday was the induction into office of Solicitor Charles G. Brown, whose appointment to that office was an- nouced in Sundays State Herald. MT. Brown went before Judge M. T. Porter and filed his oath of office and at once assumed his new, arduous and responsi- 'ble duties. Solicitor Brown announced that he would request Assistant Solic- itors Bradley and Morrow to retain their term of the criminal court
 CITY COURT.
 The jury in the case of William With erspoon vs the Woodward Iron company returned a verdict for the defendants. The case of J. r. Baldwin ys. the Cum berland Presbyterian church was on trial at adjournment
 UNITED STATES COURT. The following docket was disposed of in the United States court:
 D. H. Hendricks, counterfeiting; sealed verdict of guilty and remanded for sen tence
 Will Graham, retail liquor dealer; wrong man (with same name), arrested and discharged.
 Amzi Brennan ct al, sci fla; judgment niSi set aside.
 J. T. Stark, forgery of postoffice draft; on trial.
 ADMITTED TO PRACTICE.
 Wade H. Mothershed, Esq, was admit ted to practice as an attorney, solicitor, counsellor and proctor of the United States court.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
HUNTSVILLE.
The City Pastors Organize Themselves
 Into an Association.

The City Pastors Organize Themselves
 Into an Association.
 Huntsville, Dec. 9.-(Special Cores pondence. )-The pastors of the city met by arrangement at the Huntsville hotel yesterday and organized among them selves an association to be known as ''The Ministerial Association of Hunts ville."
 When the meeting was called to or der in the hotel parlors, nearly every pastor in the city was present. pr. J. M. Canister was made temporary chair man and Rev. J. R. Crawford temporary secretary. Later, the temporary officers were made permanent. The following members were enrolled: Rev. J. M. Banister Episcopal; Rev. J. R. Craw- ford, Cumberland Presbyterian; Rev. l.. Frank Gardiner Second Methodist; Rev. R. M. DuBose, Presbyterian; Rev. D. N. Barr, Second Cumberland Presbyterian; Rev. J. l.. Sproles, First Baptist; Rev. w. w. Harris, Dallas Avenue Baptist; Rev. J. Haynes, Third Methodist; Rev. l. E. Wagenheim, Jewish Synagogue.
 "The object of the association" said Secretary Crawford, lis to secure con- certed action among the pastors in re- gard to questions in which, unanimity of sentiment would be desirable. I think beneficial, and I wonder that it was not formed long before now
 The association decided to hold another meeting the first Monday in January in the first Methodist church. Rev. Branscomb was appointed to lead the discussion on the subject, Moral Status of Huntsville, and How to Improve It."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
CHEAP COAL.

Good lump, burns freely, leaves little ash. Delivered in city at $2.25 per ton.
 GEO. l.. THOMAS, Phone I15 Agent. 12-10-1mo
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
DRAINING LAKE COMO

With a View to Cleaning Off the Bottom
 and Destroying the Grass.
 MT. Morton. manager of the East Lake pavilion and Lake Como, received or ders from the owners of the property to run off a large portion of the water of the lake in order that the shadows might be cleaned of the eunusually large accu- mutation of grass on the bottom.
 Yesterday evening Messrs. HiIlman, Jemison, McClary and Stratton, accom- panied by Messrs Johnston and Fried man, of the Daily News, MT. Johnson, of the Daily Ledger and Mfr P. Cosminsky, of the State Herald. went out to the lake and witnessed the first steps in the im- portant event.
 The gate was raised and the water be- gan pouring out in a tremendous stream but the fact that the lake is a mile in circumference and in many places twen-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
UNION SPRINGS.
O. R. Perry Accidentally Shot by His
 Nephew While Hunting.

0. R. Perry Accidentally Shot by His
 Nephew While Hunting
 Union Springs, Ala, Dec 9.-(Special respondence.)-New of a very unfor- tunate affair reached this city last Fri day. by telegram being sent MT. Ro- land Perry stating that his father had been shot The many friends of the old gentleman and young MT. Perry had their sympathy deeply touched on learn ing the extent of the wound received. MT. O. R. Perry, who lives at Warrior Stand was out hunting, in company with his nephew, young man of about Is years. The latter accidentally shot MT. Perry in the face with lead of bird shot, in- ficting a painful wound. Dr. Johnston, of Tuskegee, was called and soon learned that the sight of one eye was gone, and that it was very proba ble that the other eye could not be saved. MT. Perry is one of the most admired gentlemen Of that section, and everyone deeply sympa- thizes with him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

COAL AND LUMBER.
 Best coal and lumber in the city at Heidt- Nelson Coal and Lumber company, Avenue A and Twenty-frststreet. Phone 493. Io-6-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
TUSCUMBIA.

J. H. Brakefield Falls Between the Cars
 and Escapes With Slight Injury
 Sheffield. Dec. 9.-(Special Correspon- dence)-Mr. Frank Burks, the front brakeman on Conductor J. H. Brake fields crew, slipped and fell between the train as they were pulling out of Mem- phis on local. The train had broken in two and Frank was going back to see what was the matter, and it being dark, stepped off the car and fell, landing in the middle of the track.
 The fall broke his wrist and otherwise painfully bruised him up. Luckily the rear portion had stopped, or he would a1ave been crushed to death. He was car ried on No. to his home at Scottsboro.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
AIABA

ty to twenty-five feet deep, made the diminution scarcely perceptible up to nightfall.
 A strong wire netting had been placed across the race to prevent fish from leaving the lake.
 It is estimated that the lake will be lowered to the desired depth by Friday morning,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an S-page monthly, each number of which is chuck-full of mat ter pertaining to the material interests of the south. It is devoted to the up- building of the south on every line of ac- tivity and enterprise. It gives reliable information as to climate, soil, manufac- tories, and everything you want to know about the south. It has Household, Fashion, Religious. Educational. Liter ary, Agricultural and many other good features Price, 50 cents a year. Agents wanted at every postofice. Easy work and good pay. Send for a sample copy and terms to agents, etc. Address the Dixie Home Publishing company, F. O. box 326, Birmingham, Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
HOME SEEKERS EXCUR- SION TO TEXAS AND
 OTHER POINTS.

On December lst and 18th, 1826, the Kansas City, Mem phis & Birmingham Railroad will sell excursion tickets to all points in Texas, Arkansas, Southern Missouri, Indian Territory and Oklahoma at one fare for the round trip, plus s2.OO. For further infor- nation apply to
 CHARLES JONES,
 Trav. Pass. Agt.,
 Birmingham, Ala. 11.o3- 3-tiIl-dec-14
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FIVE SALESLADIES Wanted at Caheen's at once. Must be experienced.
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDER-
 ACY
12-1O-lmo

One of the most interesting meetings of the Daughters of the Confederacy was hold yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Evan J. Dunn, ZIG West Twen- tieth street. Mrs. R. A. Clisby read an interesting article on the life and war record of Gen. Hardee. A great deal of information was given that was new to a great many that knew him intimately as a friend and neighbor. There was not braver or more gallant soldier in the late war than Gen. Hardee.
 The next meeting will be with Mrs. Perry Fowlkes, South Highlands, when Admiral Semmes will be the guest of honor All the members are requested to read up on the life and history of Ad- miral Semmes. so that the discussion will be general and interesting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

Napoleon Bonaparte, illus trated with 60 beautiful stere- opticon views, Y. M. c. A., Thursday night, December 10th. Tickets for sale at As- sociatiOn office.
 10 n
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

BOARD MEETING. The board of managers of the Hillman Hospital will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the hospital.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
Then and Now,

The Countess Of Aucayter dcplorcs
the bad manners Of the dancing people
Of to-day. The gentleman Of the old
style politely asks:
MAY / have the exquisite delight Of
being your ladyship's humble cavalier
In the coming country dancer
ooh. sir, you IRE vastly polite. and ]
am overwhelmed by your request"
says the lady.
"Then do not make too boldly"
"Oh. cir, would not have you mis-.
cOnstrue my wOrds!'
MAY ] then reckon upon your tread.
Ing the measure with your devoted SER
vant:'
II may not say you nay. sir" curtsey.
Ing.
MADAM. You are too cOndescending.
will not fail to claim your hand" 70.
firing with courteous humility.
The gentleman Of the new style says:
"!Ah. Lady Florence, got IN entry
left, or Is your book full:"
"Well. here's a Quadrille running
loQsc," says the lady, looking ut her
card.
"Oh. hang quadrllles! I'm not out for
walking exercise. Not on the square,
twlggey vous!" says the gentleman.
"YOu funny old cripple! Here's a
polka I'm not sure about
"A polka! That's my form! Well
fire right into the brown OF 'em, and
have u glass of the boy afterward. chr
ITS q bet" says the lady.
Done. 80 long" says the gentleman
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
FOR The EAGLE.
/ Colalisu Of News from
Al ever the World.
Feast Of Political, Commercial
aod General Intelligence
for Eagle Readers.
silk Threads an Ala TO c~,mc.

William L. lla2pa, chief "f the sccrct
service. treasury department, Ia his an
nual report cNrr'SSr> tue opinion mat
she distinctive PAPER in use for money is
AN aid to the criminal rather than II pro-
lection to The Public. because n the fact
that Il note printed upon PAPER contain
ing silk threads taS Il numi"r "i the best
roun,crfrits and all of the raised notes
are, il acs-pi.d IN -. majority at in.
stances without hesitation owing to the
erroneous impression that anc paper used
10y ia. government j. manufactured Il! II
secret prn-"s~ aud cannM he counter
fci,c,i. lie has also hrc"mr convinced
that the iN'roduction uf LIN into paper
tends tu lessen it, wearing quality nn'i
il therefore responsible So ~ degree for
IL. short life.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
MEANS To CROSS TROcHA.
MaccO Moves Ont on the Plains fos
: that PurpOsc.


Advlccs from Cuba give palmer de-
scriptiOns Of the movements Of insur.
gents than can bc sent by cable from the
island. Antonio Macco has moved 10 th"
plains country that II 10 say. 10 the
south coast of rinar del Rio. with the in.
tcniion Of making an attempt To pass u"
trOcha. protected IN the meantime Ms ~"
hopes by insurgents ut the rear OF the
trOcla. lie IL at present supposed To br
ut Carojnl, in the direction Ut the swamp
Of Majaa. II Ie does not accept battle
he will Ice obliged to 80 further toward
Dayaniguris or advance 10y Pueblo Nue.
yo. taking tho road by cavajnbos aud
thus get from la Gloria {" In Sierra. u
Is thought probable that II will DO dill
cult for him Ia pass by the south coast 10
the western portion Of Pinar del Rio h..
cause Grn. Wryirr has stationed 1000
cavalry 10 prevent that movement near
Candelaria. Capt. ten. Wcylcr's col.
umns are Terrifying the strategic IOsi.
tons taken from the insurgents In the
mountains ~ l'inar del Rio NJ M to form
q strong base ~ operations. When Once
these are finished ten. Wryler calculates
that he will be able 10 dispose NJ 10000
men IN the pursuit of Macco. and II ID the
general opinion that he will be able tn
give him u decisive blow.