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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Baseball today.
Bobby Shafto matinee today at 3 o'clock. Usual prices.
Reunion United Confederate Veterans, Rich mond Va.-Reduced Rates Via Southern
 Railrnad

For the occasion of the sixth annual re- union of the United Confederate Veter- ans. which occurs at Richmond, Va June 3O-July 2, 1S96 the Southern railway will sell tickets to Richmond and return at rate of 1 cent per mile
 Tickets will be sold June 26, 27, 28 and 29. and final limit for return passage will be July 10 1896.
 The service of the Southern railway is peerless and its equipment is unexcelled
 For further information in regard to rates. schedules, etc, call on any agent of the Southern railway or l.. A. Ship man, T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala.
 5-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
How to "Force" Broilers. Mobile Herald.

MT. B. Boykin Boone, the well-known attorney of this city, knows now more about poultry raising than he did few weeks ago. For some time past Mir. Boone has been enthuslas- tic on the subject of the scientific hatch ing and raising of chickens, and he in- vestlgated the matter and finally became the owner of one of those new-fangled incubators. He put 150 eggs in the incu- bator and watched them with Interest. Monday of last week the eggs began to hatch. Little chickens broke from their shells, and they kept on coming until last Thursday. At the time 125 chickens had matched out and Mir. Boone had all sorts of visions of the daily consumption or spring broiiers and friers. Fnd0y orphans lawn party. and MT. Boohs wanted to go. Before leaving horne hs had a look at his chickens, and, desir3ng to hasten their maturity. turned up the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-H
That Atlanta Excursion,

The Atlanta excursion advertised to leave Birmingham at 11:30 D. m. Satur- day, May 30, will not leave until Sunday Il a. m., May 31. This change in leaving is made because by a late decision of the supreme court of Georgia an excursion train cannot enter that state on Sunday morning under a penalty of imprison- ment and fine of $10OO. The excursion will leave promptly at Il a. m. Sunday, May 31, just twelve hours later than first advertised, and is a much more season. able hour for Birmingham passengers to leave. The fare remains the same, only $2 round trip. l.. A. SHIPMAN,
 T. F. A. Southern Railway
 5-29-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Lines From Luverne.

Luverne. May 2S-(Special) )-Grand Vice Chancellor c. R. Bricken of this city has just returned from Andalusia, where he instituted a new Knights or Pythias lodge. which adopted the name of Malachi Lodge No. 159. The name was selected by the new lodge in honor of the late Judge Malachi Riley of that county, who was a kinsman of Captain Bricken. A large number of knights attended the organization and report magnificent time.
 Our farmers are well up with their work. and crops, especially cotton, are looking fine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Can't Stomach the Piebald Ticket.

Choccolocco, May 2S.-(Special) 1.-The registration is larger than usual in our beat. A good many third party men did not register and others that did swear they will not support the negro ticket, as they call it. MT. Lew Greer, who ran for the legislature two years ago on the third party ticket, has come back to the democratic Sparty and is working like a Trojan. He says he Is a third party man from principle, but he is no republican and he believes in the white man ruling and naming the men he should vote for. MT. Greer has considera ble influence with his party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
weyler and the Cigar Men.

Havana, May 27.-A delega tion of cigar manufacturers and representatives of kindred industries called upon Captain General Weyler today and laid before him an exact statement of the situation in which they were placed. If, they del clared. the concession granted by Spain in favor of the contracts made before the issuance of General Weyler's edict pro hibting the exportatlon of cigars and to- bacco were carried out they would be obliged to close their factories.
 General Weyfsr promised to inform the home government of their representa- tions and said that he would send peti- ton to the government favorable to the men. ..- U.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Bobby Shafto matinee today at 3 o'clock. Usual prices. z

Weber, the clarionet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
The Outlook in Crenshaw.

Luverne. May 2S.-(Special) )-Politics is very quiet now. All of the disgruntled goldbug democrats have become recon oiled and will work like true democrats for the success of the entire state and county tickets in August. Both demo- crats and populists registered nearly their whole strength, and it will be bat tie royal in this county from now until August. With proper effort this coun- ty will go democratic by good majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Snake Story No. 9.
Hot Blast.

IIOC BIdSt.
 Monday evening at the home of Maj. D. F. Constantine in Oxanna, just before the family was about to retire, Mrs. Con- stantine went to close the front hall door and discovered big highland moe casin lying just inside. MT. Frank Con Stantine soon killed the reptile
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

flame of the lamp that heats the inenha- tor and went off to the lawn party. When he returned home a few hours later he thought of his chickens and went to see them. At the first glaflcs his dream of spring broilers and friers was diJpelled. Upwards of 100 of his chickens were dead, roasted to death by the increa sed heat from the turned up lamp flame. sss
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Wounded. But Got Away.

Luverne. May 2S.-(Special)-She Knight and a MT. Barron in attempting to arrest Nose Salter, an unruly negro, near here Wednesday, met with some thing unlocked for. The .negro fought vigorously and finally broke away and made his escape, but not until Barron had emptied the contents of his shot gun in his back. Signs left by the negro indicate that he is seriously wounded, but at this writing he has not been ap- prehended.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Registration in Dale.
Ozark Star

OHdl toliI.
 MT. J. W. Corbitt the registrar of this beat, informs us that he registered in this beat 6S4 voters, 1S3 of whom are ne- groes This is the fullest registration ever had in this beat. From what we can learn the registration in this county will be about the same as in 1894. In some beats the registration is fuller and in others it is perceptibly smaller. There will be about the same vote boiled as in 1894.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Notes From Marion,

Marion, May 2S-(Special) )-Chaneery court has been in session this week. Messrs. s. w. John, Charles G. Brown and w. M. Bethea of Birmingham and General Pettus and Henry Pitts of Selma were in attendance
 Hon. Porter King, mayor of Atlanta, has been here for several days on visit to his mother. Mayor King is one of Marion's most distinguished sons, and his friends here are always glad to well come him among them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Bobby Shafto matinee today at 3 o'clock. Usual prices.
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-20-f
Game Note From Calhoun.
Hot Bla st.

Hot Blast.
 Mr. Tom Heron requests the Hot Blast to inform the enthusiastic sportsmen who have killed the four wild turkeys in the last few days that only four of his flock are missing so far, and that he has twelve yet remaining. He will tell the hunters where these can be found if they will call on him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
She Was Driving Chickens of the Track.

GreenVlIIe AdNOcdte.
 Last Saturday afternoon at No. 5, the southbound passenger train, came into the station about two hours late Mrs. Eliza Cartwright was knocked off the track and so badly hurt that she died in about an hour. Fortunately the train did not run over her and she was not mangled, only bruise was found where the pilot struck her The fall or shock produced a rupture of blood vessel, which caused death. The old lady was on the track driving off some chickens, and the escaping steam from freight engine on the side track, it is supposed. prevented her hearing the approach of the delayed passenger train. Dr. Stanley was called and did all that was possible for the dying woman. The remains were inferred Sunday. The deceased was member of the Methodist church in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Negro Knocks Negro senseless.

Annston, May 2s.-(Special)-At the Hercules Pipe works Wednesday after noon about 4:30 o'clock John Little and Tom Morrison, two negroes, had a row over some shop work and Tom hit John on the arm and over the head with a piece of iron. The blow on the head knocked Little unconscious and he is still In dangerous condition His assailant skipped out, but will probably be ar rested.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
"say, Mister, Where's Your spursp"

Uniontown Herald.
 A boy came into town the other day from the rural dis tricts and was interested in everything, especially the bicycles. Noticing a young man putting his guards on the bottom of his pants legs. preparatory to mounting a wheel, the boy exclaimed in astonishment: Say, mister, you don't have to put on spurs to ride them bicy- cles with do your"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
In Shelby.
LII pIIBl Chalb,y Co.+ioa1

The registration throughout the county is reported to be pretty full, very little, if any. falling off from that of two years ago. The registration of voters at this place was approximately the same as two years ago. The number registered is 327.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Baseball today.
Dyspepsia Twenty-Five Years.

MT. A. Y. Sheats, Kingston, Ga., says, May 31, 1895: T was troubled with dys- pepsia for twenty-five years, and could get no permanent relief from any treat ment or medicine until began the use of Kings Royal Germetuer, some five years ago. It gave me great relief, and after the lapse of five years I can recom- for Indigestion and Dyspepsia" This case is but one of thousands which prove that for Indigestion, Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles, Germetuer cures when all else fails. New package, large bot tie, 108 doses. $1. For sale by druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Registration in Anniston.

Anniston, May 2s.-(Special) )-During the registration in Anniston there were registered 1130 white and 541 blackvoters, or a total of 1871. This beat two years ago cast 1077 votes, of which 939 were for Oates and 138 for Kolb. &s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

had abundant rainfall in the past few days and the river has risen several inches in consequence. Crops of every description are of fine quality and abun- dant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
The Tennessee.
Florence Herald,

According to the prognostica- tions of Captain Allison, we are to have another heavy tide this sea- son, and we have heard several expe- rienced boatmen say that according to a ruling precedent this season is marked for another flood tide in June or July.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Our Poet Goes Abroad.

Tuscaloosa Times.
 Dr. Samuel Minturn Peck sails next Wednesday for Europe, where he will spend several months travelling and enjoying the pleasures and advantages of a sojourn on the conti- nent.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Large Registration in Morgan.

Decatur, May 2S.-(Special)-The coun- ty registration lists are not all in, but reports and lists thus far received in- dicate a large registration in Morgan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Bobby Shafto matinee today at 3 o'clock. Usual prices.

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry. port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us trial and be con- vinced. M. 6 A. WISEs
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
EAST LAKE

EAST LAKE.
 Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-2S-F THE MOGUL AND ROYAL
 RED CARS for trolley parties and excur. sions, S7.5O each for 3 hours Telephone l6. 5-o-f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
THE MOGUL AND ROYAL
 RED CARS

for trolley parties and excur- sions, $7.5O each for 3 hours. Telephone IS. 5-o-H
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22
THE HAUNTED LAKE.

In southwest Texas there is lake
most desoate and uncanny pool in the
world. The place is veritable city of
ghosts. 1t is body of water three
quarters of a mile wide and a dozen
miles long, lying in the shadows OF an
almost impenetrable forest in the bot
toms of the Nueces river, in Dimnitt
county. The lake is very deep; so deep
that in many places no procurable line
has ever reached the bottom. Hence,
the rumor says there is no bottom at all
It's shores are absolutely uninhablted,
and the boldest wayfarer hesitates to
tarry near it's ill-omened waters even
in the broad light of day.
1t swarms with fish, and immense al
Iigators dwell there. Fierce, wild anil
mails stink pnmolested through the tan
gled growth along the bank. At night
the owls hoot and the long-drawn,
high, plaintive wall Of the hungry pan
ther form a fit accompaniment to the
ghostly revels of unquiet spirits.
That some inexplicable happening
takes place on these lonely waters on
certain nights is beyond question. The
evil repute has existed for more than a
century-such sights have been seen
and sounds heard by those bold enough
to attempt investigation, that efforts in
that line have entirely ceased; the lake
is Stunned, and further inquiry must
be made by strangers, for no one know
ing the place can be bribed or forced
to stay there after nightfall.
The lake was the scene Of tragedy
over 100 years ago, and from that day
to the present it has borne an unhal-
lowed reputation. In those days there
was q road that skirted its lower end
The road was the single highway con-
Meeting Mexico with the mission set
Elements and the Spanish outposts
along the San Antonio river, and fur
ther east, in what is now Texas.
The lake was well-known and IA
vored camping place. There was good
water there, good grass and abundant
shade welcome rest spot for those
coming from the south over the bot
sandy cactus-covered uplands. Near
the close of September day long ago, a
large wagon train stopped to camp for
the night. Within the wagons were
sacks of silver coin for the payment OF
troops in the frontier garrisons. To
guard this was an armed mounted cs-
cort, numerous enough to put at rest all
fear of danger. The whole lay down
to rest and slept that night. unsupi-
cious, careless and negligent. But a
deadly peril was lurking near at hand,
eager-eyed, blood-thirsty and ever
watchful of an opportunity.
All the way from the Rio Grande the
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22

THE CHASTITY PROCESSION.
trail of the crawling wagons had been
followed by bandits-thieves, renegades
and murderers they were, cruel as
tigers, brave as grizzlies. Every move
had been noted, every camping place
watched, every sign of careless conf
dence eagerly scrutinized by keen eyes
that shone with the ill-repressed light
OF anticipated plunder.
On this September night, when the
whole camp was resting, the sentinels
nodding, even as they stood in the dark
shadows of the trees, the robbers made
their attack; fierce yell, rattling vol
ley and savage rush. The startled
escorts sprang up, grasping their old
fashioned escopetas, and made what re-
sistance they could. There was close
desperate fighting all around, and a
confusion indescribable. The COM
mandant realized that the fight would
soon go against him, SO, exhorting his
men to stand to the last, he gathered
the teamsters about him and togther
they took the sacks of silver from the
wagons and threw them over into the
bottomless depths of the lake.
There was barely time, for all re-
sistance was soon overcome, the cur
vivors begging for mercy and the hu'
man wolves In complete possession
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22
A Sad Dream That Came True.

George II. Wheeler was found
mangled and dead on the Pennsylvania
railroad tracks recently with letter
in his pocket containing this startling
prophecy:
I dreamed that you were dead; that
two men placed you in wagon and
that you were bloody from head to
foot"
This letter was written by brother
10 the dead man and dated Elk Ridge
Nd, March 5. 1896. Wheeler was q
yard clerk in the Jersey yard OF the
Pennsylvania railroad company, hao
been in the employ OF that company
nineteen years. lived at a26R Ninth
street southwest and leaves wife AND
five children.-Washingt Times.
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22
Dece ptIOn,

Jacob stole the birthright of his
brother Esau dressing himself in kid
skin and thus deceiving his blind faith
er Isaac. A good many republican
and democratic candidates are trying
this year to similar deceive and rob the
people by masquerading as bimetallis.s
by international agreement, ETC. LooiI
out for them.
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22

Its strange" said the young man
who is always looking for condolences.
that so many politicians nowadays are
remarkable for their whiskers."
"It seems to me-" replied the girl
who is studying art, that 1t must be
largely due to the manner in which
everybody has gone wild over Boards
~ effects. Washington Star.
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22

Mr.. A. J. Balfour is one Of the few
really good musicians in the house oi
commons. He follows the movements
of the musical world with keen inter-
est, and is no mean performer on tho
pianoforte.
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22
Where Our Money Goes.

The family of Levi p. Morton, gov
ernor of New York and aspirant for the
presidency, sailed on April 8 on a
European trip. The farmers of the west
will continue to take daily trips along
the burrows which bear the crops which
pay the travelling expenses of the Nor
ton amily.-Exchange
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22

1t is possible that Rothschild will
elbow the democratic party to adopt a
free silver platform at the Chicago
convention, with a view 10 dividing the
silver forces AID making McKiniey's 5
election certain.-Exchange
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22

Secretary Carlisle's speech on the
currency before the Workingmen' club
in Chicago few days ago was wishy-
washy collection Of spiritless aXioms
on money matters. If a school boy, on
the third form, produced such a me-
lange, he would be pped.-Catholc
Sentinel, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
The above from a gold paper is rich.
The Yale expositor., 1896-05-22
MOTHER.

SD IFE is over. Death
% Is sweet.
NlI7oo Lay the lilies at her
XEJ1S feet.
NJ fM n >1May they rest upon
.<~rZ7% - xss-.s..1..l her bier,
SMSN She who walked
U3S5SSY among t h m
NJ Gently fold her
wasted hands,
Smooth the hair in silver pands
Ger the brow where lines OF care
Time hath wrought so gently fair.
Calm and still, no wild alarm
Stirs the heart whose sweetest charm
Lies beneath the churchyard sod.
She hath known the widows God.
Weary grew her eyes and dim,
Mourning day by day for him,
While she watched and waited long
For the angels greeting song.
Oft when worn with grief and pam
Could we feel her touch again;
1t would calm the aching brow;
But no sigh she heedeth now.
When we sink in deaths last sleep,
Other eyes the watch must keep:
Der her children's dreamless bed,
Other eyes the tears must shed.
But we would not call her back
More to tread life's dusty track.
She hath done her life work we'll.
Let the lily petals tell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
Deaths Call.

Mr.. Alfred Masse, aged SO years. died
at his home liz Tomahawk Monday
morning Jan. 9th, with cancer of the
tongue. He was an early resident of
the twin cities and will be remembered
by all older citizens as having conducted
years ago, the Centralia House where
the Commercial Hotel now stands. He
came here about the year 1865 and was a
Centralia resident until 1887 when he
moved to Tomahawk to live with his SON.
in-law Mr.. John Landry, where he
remained until death called him home.
The cancer, one of the worst diseases TO
which human flesh is heir, has been
troubling him for more than a year
and a skillful operation in a Merrill
hospital proved of no avail.
The. body was brought to this city
Tuesday evening for burial and services
were conducted Wednesday morning in
the Catholic Church by Rev. Beyerle.
Mr.. Masse leaves a wife and FIVE step
children to mourn his death. The
following from away attended the
funeral in this city: Messrs. Louis and
Frank Meunier, of Arpin; Napoleon
Meunicr, Mr. and Mrs John Landry,
Tomahawk; jim Meunier, of Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
Nekoosa Masquerade.

The Masquerade dance given in
Nekoosa Saturday evening by Clifford
Juneau proved to be great big carnival
Of fun and queer faces, and was a
success in every particular. About
seventy-fve masked couples partiCi-
pated quite number from the twin
cities being included. The space
allotted for spectators was filled, and
the only objection that has been re-
ported was that the dance was SO much
a success that the hall was too crowded
for comfort. The lively people of
Nekoosa enjoyed themselves, notwith-
standing, and will probably soon be
ready for a similar pleasant event. A
prize was offered for the most comical
dressed gentleman and Mr.. Fred
DeMars carriedit away. Miss Annie
Olson was considered by the the judges
to be the best dressed lady and she was
also given a prize. The music was
furnished by Herrick's orchestra.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
ODDFELLOWS WILL CELEBRATE.

Arrangements are now under head by
the local L @. 0. T. to celebrate the 18th
Anniversary of Oddfellowship next
April in gala style. Grand Rapids
Lodge No. 81 will issue invitations to at
least u or 10 lodges in~ neighboring
cities and it is understood that large
delegations will be sent here to join in
commemorative the day. The COM
mittees in charge are already drawing
plans to accommodate from 800 to 900
people and it is expected that the meet
will be of no little Importance to the
twin cities. Excursion trains will be
run from the several cities sending
delegations, large dance will be given
at the Opera House and it is hoped
that the whole town will decorate and
turn out with flying colors. The chair
men of the six committees that have
been appointed will meet this evening
to start the good work along. Now is
the chance for our citizens to show
their hands as entertainers and we
think they can do it royalty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
Cupid Still Around.

Again the happy wedding bells have
announced marriage VOW, and their
ringing was heard with some degree of
surprise and much pleasure by all the
friends of those most interested. In
the Catholic church at 2 p. m. Tuesday
Feb. 2Sth, Mr. Milton Mosher, this city,
and Miss Helen Biringer of Centralia,
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, Rev Beyerle conducting a
pretty service. About twenty Of the
immediate relatives of both parties
were present, Mr.. Chas. LaBreche
acting as best man and Miss Maggie
Biringer as maid Of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mosher departed on
the afternoon train for Stevens Point
and will soon return 10 be "at home" at
the residence of his mother Mrs. I. L.
Mosher
Milton is a steady, industrious young
man who has for some time past
courteously conducted the business of
Mr.. Will Scott at his fonr and feed
store. In shaping the course of events
that terminated in his choice of Miss
Helen Biringer as help mate through
life, the verdict of friends is unani-
mously expressed that Cupid did his
work wisely. That their future Will be
one of happiness and prosperity and
that their every hope and anticipation
may be realized is the hearty wish of
the REPORTER.