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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
JUST 300 OTHERS, MADAM,
Besides Yourself-Thaps the Way He Sat on Mrs. Helen Gougar-The Prohibitonsts
 Nominate and Adjourn.

Pittsburg, May 29.-At the afternoon session of the rrohibitionsts the conven- tion proceeded to the immediate con- sideration of the free silver plank pro- posed by the broad gauge faction, which was discussed with great warmth on each side. After three hours hot debate the free silver plank was defeated by a vote of 3S7 yeas to 427 nays. Two of the Iowa delegation announced that they voted for the plank under instruction and against their conviction. Five of the Michigan delegates, under the lead ership of Professor Dickie, ex-chairman of the national committee, disobeyed in structions of their convention and voted mo-" 'i
 The chair declared the free silver res- olution lost, and after the cheering and excitement which this announcement had created quieted down the convention proceeded to the consideration of other parts of the platform against which there was no strong sentiment.
 But before much progress had been made MT. Patton of Illinois upset the whole course of proceeding and precip- itated a lively debate by opposing the non-sectarian school resolution as being the work of the American Protective union, and he appealed to the conven- ton not 10 aQOpI anything WHICH would prevent their enlistng all good citizens to assist them in fighting against the rum power He proposed a substitute platform, which omitted mention of ev- cry subject (woman suffrage includeO except prohibition. Governor St. John, his voice showing great emotion, arose and said as the single plank men had been successful and had induced the con- vention to dodge the greatest question of the day, the silver question, he was in favor of turning over the whole organi- zation to them, and if they must have a single plank platform, he was inclined to think this was as good one as could be had.
 Meantime Mrs. Helen Cougar and other prominent woman suffragists. man. ifesting great excitement, demanding rec ognition to denounce those cowardly men," Chairman Stewart addressing Mrs. Cougar, warmly reminded her that there were 800 other delegates in the con- vention besides herself.
 In a scene of intense confusion the pre- vious question was ordered by rising vote and Mr. Pattons substitute was declared adopted, and thus became the sole platform of the party.
 At the night session Joshua Lowering of Maryland was nominated for president and Hale Johnson of Illinois for vice president. Adjourned sine die at 12:30 a. m. May 29.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
HER PRECIOUS CARGO SAFE.
The Grand Republic Anchored at the Foe
 of Olive Street.

The Grand Republic Anchored at the Foot
 of Olive Street.
 St. Louis, May 2S.-Of course all the tel egraph lines are down, many of the poles snapped In twain with the top-heavy heads hanging over the street held aloft by the wires, which still cling to them. At the Vermont Marble works. 1125 South Seventh street, the wreck was complete. a load of blocks of stone. Near here had stood a three-story brick saloon and dwelling house of Frederick Mocken- heimer. It was occupied by twenty fam flies, the full number of souls reaching at least eighty. When the storm struck it it went up like a dry puff ball, burying the inmates. No one knows how many dead it's ruins of brick and mortar con- ceal Eleven persons have been taken out dead and more than dozen more or less injured. A company of firemen was assigned to the work of rescue. Across the street on the southwest corner the wreck was as bad, but the number in the building was not so large. Several dead bodies and half dozen sorely wounded have been removed and others are thought to be there.
 The Solard market was blown to pieces, and so 1t ran along this ill-starred street.
 The anxiety of hundreds was relieved at S:30 o'clock this morning when the steamer Grand Republic anchored at the foot of Olive street The big triple deck passenger boat left here yesterday after noon with about 300 women and children on board. 1t was feared that she was lost and her safety caused general re joicing.
 The roadway of shc Eads bridge was cleared of wreckage at Il o'clock tonight
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
East Lake Atheneum Commencement Day Changed from Thursday, June 4, to Tues day, June 2-The Other Exercises Omitted Out of Respect to the Dead President.

Because of the great cloud of sorrow now hanging over the Atheneum, and in respect to the. memory of its dead president, the board of trustees and the faculty have unanimously agreed to dis pense with all the commencement ex- ercises save those of graduation day. and this will be Friday, June ?, instead of Thursday, 4th. as heretofore announced, at which time there will be the awarding of medals. the presentation of diplomas and the baccalaureate address by Dr. J. H. Phillips. These exercises will begin at 10 a. m. and be strictly informal. All friends of the school and the public gen orally are invited to attend. In defer ence to the occasion no flowers will be brought upon the stage. The following is the list of the graduates:
 A. B.-Misses Bessie Davis, Ida Hunt Kate German, Jessie Miller, Carrie Belle Moore Lilly Pratt. Idene Key, Willie Shepherd, Maud Truss.
 M. E. L.-Misses Emma Praytor, Lula Quigley, Leah Russel, Ada Scott, Mary Strickland, Alice Strock.
 Latin-Miss Ellie Butt.
 Instrumental music-Misses Daisy Daughdrille and Mary Strickland.
 Vocal music certificate-Miss Daisy Daughdrille..s
 5-2s-5t J. B. CUMMING
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Bobby Shafto matinee today at 3 o'clock. Usual prices.
CHRONICLES OF THE COURTS

Very little business was transacted at the county court house yesterday The criminal court was not in session, and in the first division of the city court Judge Wilkerson charged the jury in the case of M. E. F. Pitts vs. Birmingham Railway and Electric company damages for assault and ejectment from train by an East Lake conductor.
 Nothing was done in the second divis- ion of final nature.
 In the circuit court the jury was given the case of Downey vs. Joseph, Steiner ct al.
 Argument as to pleadings was com menced in the case of the Birmingham National bank vs. John G. Bradley.
 Inferior Criminal Court.
 In the inferior criminal court Judge Feagin disposed of the following cases: Frank Stewart. embezzlement from the Union Steam laundry: not guilty.
 Will Lee Rogers. refusing to work after sentence; s3.
 Sam Roberson, trespass; s.
 Jack Gibson, refusing to work after sentence; $.
 Cora Minton.. assault and battery on Albert Dennis; $f. | Emma Osborne. yagrancy; $5.
 Cora Lyton. disorderly conduct; s5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Diamond Dust. |.

Sparks will more than likely be in the box for the locals today.
 Yesterdays was Fricken's first win ming game on the home diamond. and his excellent box work was deserving of the support he got.
 There was a rumor floating around yesterday that Gorton would be released, but 1t evidently originated in the soft spot of some fanatics brain.
 Joe Katz has found his voice at last, and to hear him on the coaching line is treat. Umpire Mcfarland seemed to en- joy 1t as much as the roosters
 Cedar made a splendid catch of foul fly in the second inning. It was hard run to get under the sphere. and then he had to reach with both hands and pull 1t in while on dead run.
 The game yesterday afternoon was one of the best ever seen in this city. Both sides were out for blood, and every man was on his uppers. Such ball play ing is bound to swell the gate receipts.
 The Seventl, Avenue Stars and Twen- ty-first street Crescents met on the grounds of the former yesterday after noon. Tho gcore was il to in favor of the Stars. Batteries Stars. Lunsford.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

 light, 1t cured him.
 Hon. c. w. Ashcom, who had been smoking for sixty years, tried No-To- Bac and it cured him.
 Col. Samuel Stoutener, who would eat up tobacco like a COW eats hay, tried this wonderful remedy, and even Samuel, after all his years of slavery, lost the desire.
 J. c. Cooler. Leasing Evans, Frank Dell, George B. May, c. O. Skillington, Hanson Robinett, Frank Hershberger, John Shinn and others have since tried No-To-Bac, and in every case they re- port, not only cure of the tobacco hab- 1t, but a wonderful improvement in their general physical and mental condition, all of which goes to show that the use of tobacco had been injurious to them in more ways than one.
 All of the above gentlemen are so well pleased with the results that we do not hesitate to join them in recommending 1t to suffering humanity, as we have thor oughly investigated and are satisfied that No-To-Bac does the work well and is a boon to mankind.
 The cost is trifling, and three boxes are guaranteed to cure any case, or money refunded. No-To-Bac can be secured at any drug store. Get the famous booklet, Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away" Written Guarantee and free sample mailed for the asking. Ad- dress the Sterling Remedy company, Chicago or New York,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
DELKS SENTENCED TO HANG. But the Old Man Doesn't Believe He Will
 Danple-Had n Fair TrIa1

Dangle-Had a Fair Tr1a1.
 Atlanta, May 2S.-A special to the Con stitution from Zebulon, Ga., says:
 The following is the verdict in the Fay Tor Delk case, who, with his son, Tom was charged with the murder of Sheriff Gwinn: We, the jury, find the defend- ant Taylor Delk, guilty
 The sentence of the court is that Taylor Delk be hanged from the same scaffold with his son, Tom, on Friday, June 19 A motion for a new trial, however, has been filed and set for hearing at Jackson, Ga, on June ?. The Delks have had fair and impartial trials. In fact, the court has thrown around them every protec- tion and granted them every request consistent with the ends of justice. The The court appointed able lawyers to de- lend them, who did all in their power to save the necks of the outlaws. The jury made verdict in less than an hour. Delk received his sentence without the slightest emotion, and as he bade his wife's daughter goodbye he was heard to say that he would not hang on the 18th of June.
 The motion for new trial applies also to Tom Delk
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The Tornado in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, Pa., May 2S.-A tornado that came from the York county shore swept across the Susquehanna river this afternoon shortly after o'clock and did a vast amount of damage in Columbia, about ten miles from here. It first struck the blaming mill of John Forrey, unroof- ing the structure and doing great deal of damage to houses in the vicinity of Front street The black cloud then struck the Columbia Rolling mill, lifted the roof bodily and buried fifteen men in the ruins Two of them were fatally in- jured. The rolling mill is completely de- molished and the machinery ruined. Five men who were working inside the mill were blown 40 feet into Shawnee creek and nearly drowned. The storm next struck the electric light station and badly injured the building. John Hughes the engineer was instantly killed In trying to close the window. He was blown into the fly wheel of the engine and torn to fragments.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Baseball today.
THE ROYAL ARCANUD
The Supreme Council Has About Finishe et
 Officers Installed Last Night.

The Supreme Council Has About Finished.
 Officers Installed Last Night.
 Savannah, Ga., May 2S.-The supreme council of the Royal Arcanum about finished it's business tonight. Practically nothing but the installation of officers remains to be done tomorrow. The sala- ries were increased all around and about S140,000 was appropriated for expenses for the coming year. The salaries of the important supreme officers will be as follows: Supreme regent, $4500; supreme secretary, $6000; supreme treasurer, $4000; r' 'adical examiner in chief, $4000; legal advisor, $4000; supreme auditor, $1200.
 The whole report of the committee on statistics was laid over until next year, srd 1t was decided to have the statistical ts les and facts published for the infor- m tion of the members. The proposition with regard to ruling out members who disappear was defeated for lack of a three-fourths vote. A proposition with gard to extending the order in Arkan- sas west of the Iron Mountain railroad Id to raise the limit of the council in Helena to 200 members was referred to t..e committee on laws. The committee on laws reported fayorably on removing the restrictions from Pulaski Council Co. 134, in Savannah, and vote will no doubt be taken on the matter tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Poet Dozier Has Two Ravens.

Guntersvil1c Democrat.
 In the dungeon" a wild and rugged pocket on the mountain side near Little ton. cut through by the Tennessee and Coosa River railroad, there has been found a ravens nest, high up in the crags and fastnesses. Some adventurous boys several weeks ago secured the nest and two young birds. now about the size of full grown crow, and w. T. Dozier has taken them to his brother, Dr. 0. T. Dozier at Birmingham. The latter will make an effort to teach them to talk The doctor being a poet. and now that he has ravens to domestieate what's the matter with his making a. name for him- self like Edgar Allen Poe did with his "Raven?" We shall expect to hear good things from the doctor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia Chicago.

Philadelphia Pa.. May 28-Philadel- phia made it three straight from Chicago this afternoon. The game was not begun until 4:15 oclock--a half hour after the scheduled time, because of rain, and throughout the contest a downpour was momentarily threatened. No rain fell, however, and nine innings were played. The grounds were muddy but notwith- standing this the home team played without an error. Attendance 1518. Score:
 k H D Philadelphia II 000 04O4O1-1O Is 0 Chicago ~ .1 3 o 0 3 o 0 1 O. 15 3 Batteries--Philadelph Taylor and Clements; Chicago, Parker and Kit tredge.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Mir, Skaggs Goes to Chicago,

w. H. Skaggs leaves with his family for Chicago today, where he will accept a position with the Associated Press. MT Skaggs has been prominent In state pol itics, both as a democrat and populist, and was chairman of Kolb's campaign committee two years ago. He says he has retired from politics and will de- vote himself to business. Mr. Skaggs is 9 young man of excellent business qualifications. good writer. and there is every reason to believe he will meet with cess In his new field.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
The Storm in the East.

Washington, May 2S-The storm that struck Columbia, Pa, and Washington New Jersey and other states. In Penn sylvania over dozen lives were lost, one and two at a place, and four fatalities occurred in New Jersey The money loss in the sections named was very heavy, especially in the section of Pennsylvania north of Philadelphia bordering on New Jersey. The summer resorts on the New Jersey coasts also suffered heavily.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
THE RACES.
Harry Shannon Won Liberty Stakes.

Harry Shannon Won Liberty Stakes.
 Oakley Race Track, O., May 28.-To- days races were run over heavy track causing a large number of scratches. The feature was the Liberty stakes. It was not an exciting contest and Harry Shannon won it easily.
 First race. five furlongs-Ornament won, Ray Caruthers second, Oakleaf third. Time, 1:05A.
 Second race, six and one-half furlongs -Sayon won, St. Patrick second May rose third. Time, 1:24A.
 Third race, four and one-half furlongs -Scarfpln won, Mazeppa second, Elgiha third. Time, 0:59.
 Fourth race, Liberty stakes, one mile Harry Shannon won, Leonaise second Joe Thayer third. Time, 1:48.
 Fifth race, mile and seventy yards Miss Frances won, Judith second, Anne Lyle third. Time, 1:51.
 Tired natures co-worker, nerve helper and strength builder is Hoods Sarsa- parflla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Tc New York and the East,

The Plant system has double daily trains to Savannah, connecting with steamers for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Bczton and other eastern points. Reservations made on applica- fion to w. V. Lifssy. Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery. Ala. 6-2S-10t
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Summary: Earned runs-Birmingham 3. Three base hit--Walsh. Two base hits Fuller, Cedar; Clifford, Dobbs and Paynter. Sacrifice hits-Gorton. Struck out-By Fricken, 6; by Schmidt, 3. Bases on balls-By Fricken, 1; by Schmidt, z. Hit by pitched ball-McKenzie. Stolen bases-Gorton, Fricken; Buschman @, Fisher Double plays-Flsher to Casey. Wild pitch--Schmidt Umpire. McFar- land. Time of game-One hour and thir- ty minutes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Wind in Washington.

Washington, May 2S.-A heavy storm of wind, rain and heil struck Washing ton about 3:30 this afternoon, which un- roofed the Lutheran Memorial church at Vermont avenue and Fourteenth street and five houses on Eleventh street, be- tween o and P streets; demolished the African Zion Methodist church in the Northeast section and uprooted. broke off or damaged hundreds of the beautiful shade trees that adorn the streets of Washington. Only one fatality is re-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
The Boilers.

Pittsburg, May 2S.-The bolting dele gates who withdrew from the prohibition convention held a meeting and organized the national party" with nome rule" as their motto. A platform was adpoted embodying the minority report which was submitted by the prohibition broad gauge faction. but rejected by the con- vention. c. E. Bentley of Nebraska was nominated for president and J. H. South gate of North Carolina for vice president.
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Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. d-28-U
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CHEAP COLUMN.
Received too late for classificaf

Received too late for classileation.1
  LOST-Lady's gold hunting case watch; inl- tials 'J. W.' eDgravei on back; lost be- tween East Lake and 5th avenue on electric car last night. Suitable reward paid If res turned to 1911 9th avenue.
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THIRD EDITION.
NEVER TOO LATE.
PREMATURE OLD AGE MADE IMPOSSIBLE
A Lifetime Habit Easily Broken-It's Easy
 fYou Only Take the Right Road.
From the Press; Everett, Pa.

A number of our great and most inveterate tobacco smokers and chewers have quit the use of the filthy weed. The re- form was start ed by Aaron Gorber, who was a confirmed slave for many years to the use of tobacco. He tried the use of No-To-Bac, and, to his great sur- surprise and de-
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ported-a little boy returning home from school was struck by brick blown from chimney, receiving fatal injuries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

Any one wanting fine grade Jersey milk COW. fresh, write J. s. Ryall. Old Spring Hfll, Marengo county, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29


 Atlanta, May 2S.-Eight runs in the eighth inning, when the score was to 1 in Montgomery's favor, gave Atlanta an eight inning game today. It was ladies' day and one of the largest crowds of the season was out. The features of the game were Atlanta's hitting and run getting in the eighth inning and drunk en umpire. Clark, who has been consid- cred the best umpire in the league by many, appeared upon the field in a stag gering stage of intoxication and through out the game exchanged slang phrases with the bleachers. Norton pitched 0 good game for Atlanta, though Mont gomery got thirteen hits off him. He managed to keep these we'll scattered. With the stick he was handy, and, in ad- dition to a triple, got three singles. Meara, Kehoe and Deadly did the hard hitting for Montgomery, each securing three hits. Kellum was laced pretty hard from the start, but especially in the eighth found a strong string of hits reaching from the Atlanta batters. In that inning Atlanta made five singles, a double triple and home run. The home run was made by Fields when the bases were full Montgomery played an errorless game. Score:
 RHE Atlanta ...........2 0 1 01 8 *-12 II 1 Montgomery ......3 3 0 2 0 0 o l. 13 O Batteries-Norton and Fields; Kellum and Kehoe. Umpire-Clark.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Attention, Democratsl

The democratic voters of Davis beat will meet at the city hall Saturday night to further perfect the organization of the club.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

The democratic voters of Jefferson beat are rotified that a meeting will be held at Maione's, store on Saturday night for transaction of important business.
 5-92-2t
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The Rush SfM Continues.

FULGHUM, at Boggan's old stand, has added new and fresh supply of frst-class gro- ceries and the prices are bound to please.
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THE MOGUL AND ROYAL
 RED CARS

for trolley parties and excur- sions, $7. 50 each for 3 hours. Telephone IS. 5-o-H
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At Atlanta.

Martin and Lyus; Crescents, Tutwiler and Morson.
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Philadelphia
Boston-Pittsburg.

Boston, Mass, May 28-It was pitchers battle today. Hawley and Dolan were both very effective, but the former had the better support and, therefore, won. Weather was cold and threatening. Attendance 5000. Score:
 R H D. Pittsburg .... ...2 o 1 1 O20 0-6 8 8 Boston ... ......0 0 0 o 0-3 6 Batteries-Pittsburg Hawley and Mer- ritt; Boston, Dolan and Bergen.
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Cheabest CaSh Grocery .Slore fn He eity. Credit prices must stand aside and give omnipotent cash the right of way.
 No. 2O16 Second Avenue.
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At Columbus.

Columbus, May 2s.-The game between Columbus and New Orleans this after noon was absolutely featureless and went with a drag all through. The weather was stormy and the game was called in the eighth inning on account of darkness. Score:
 R H E Columbus .........1 2 o o 0 o 0-3 6 5 New Orleans. .....3 2 o ? 0 o 2-10 13 Batteries-W and Wright; Smith and Bonding. Umpre-Keefe.
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Pittsburg .... ...2 Boston .... ......O
Postponed on Account of R,
National League Standing.

Washington, May 2S.-Other games were postponed on account of rain.