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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Death of Mrs. Byrd.
Tuskaloosa Gazette.

TuSkd1OOSa GaZeIte. " tf' -Hl
 Mrs. Byrd, the venerable and esteemed mother of Mrs. M. Walters, passed into rest at the McLester house on Wednes- day night at 10 o'clock. YHvs}
 Mrs. Byrd has been in very feeble health a considerable time and she had bee gradually failing for several months The past two months have been spent with her daughter at the McLester, and although all that physicians care and skillful nursing could accomplish were done for her, it was realized that the grim messenger of death would not stay his summons long.
 Mrs. Byrd was over 80 years of age and was a highly esteemed and. reverei Christian character. She was for, many years faithful member of the Baptist church. ,t,.a.r..t
 Besides Mrs. Walters the deceased was attended in her last moments by her daughters Mrs. Jones of Fayette and Miss Artie Byrd. The remains were taken through the country early yester- day morning to Fayette, where they will be inferred in the family burying ground.
 The community will join us in sincere expressions of sympathy to Mrs Walters in her sad bereavement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
DIR. w. H. BLAKE ENDORSED
For Congress From the Fifth District-Al
 Available Man.


 Available Man.
 Clay County Advance.
 The democratic party of Clay county, in convention assembled at Ashland, Ala, on April 15 last, unanimously adopt ed the following.
 Whereas Recognizing the peculiar f1t- ness and unquestioned availability of Dr. w. H. Blake to bear our banner in the coming congressional contest, be 1t
 Resolved, That the democratic party of Clay county recommend him to the democrats composing the Fifth district, and hereby pledge him our unqualified support for the nomination.
 The enthusiasm which attended the unanimous. passage of this resolution att tests the high esteem In which our gall lant democratic leader is held by those who know him best. This action came as a spontaneous call from the people and they demand that he step forward in this critical political crisis and lead the democratic host to victory in Novem- ber The northern end of the district is entitled to the next candidate, and 1t Is good policy to recognize that fact, but in the selection of our next standard bearer every other consideration should be made subordinate to the one para mount idea of naming as our leader the man who is strongest with the country voters. The democratic vote in the towns mas cndnSeu Dut Httie. cur lOSSeS have been in the country, and these must be regained. Herein lies Dr. Blakes strong claim for the nomination. While he is a gentleman of culture and supe- rior attainments, his home is in coun- try village and he has been in close touch and identified with the masses. His in- innate knowledge of the lives of these people, with motives which prompt them, together, with his tact, energy, practical sense and undoubted ability all these go to make him an ideal candi- date.
 He has no political record to be at tackled, no enemies to p1acate. AS man of affairs he has fought the battle of life against odds and come out victor.
 His superior accomplishments, his knowledge of men, his untiring zeal for the cause of democracy, his close touch with the masses, his availability in loca- tion will enable him to win a glorious victory, no matter whom the populists may nominate. .-s.
 Randolph county, his native home, Clay county, his home by adoption, in- sist that he announce for the office, and these two counties ask the Fifth district to nominate w. H. Blake, and the people will gloriously ratify that choice.
 s-....s. la, A FRIEND.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Bee Hive in a Store.

Russell Register.
 The fates seem to be kind to our good friend, MT. Abe Hirsch. Verify it is be- ing demonstra ted to him that this is if not @ Hand of milk and honey" then a Hand of honey" at least. Recently he showed the Gossiper something almost incredible. At the back end of his store, just where the-c chimney is built, swarm of bees have taken home. The weather boarding has been drawn by the sun until there is small crack on the outside. In- to this crack the bees have found a way, and they have gone into the wall of the house, and 1t seems that they are pre- pairing to give MT. Hirsch all the sweet ness he wants.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
CAPTURE OF DIR. CHRISTIAN.
Neat Bit of Strategy in Which Small
 Boy Figures.

A Neat Bit of Strategy in Which Small
 Boy Figures.
 Troy Messenger. rets5e
 Deputy Sheriff Fred Lawson tells us the story of the capture of Dr. Christian, the man who skipped with anothers wife" The substance of the story is as follows:
 Lawson, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Tom Bryan of Henry county and City Marshal Allen McCartha of Dothan left this city Saturday morning in search of the guilty couple. They first struck the trail at Hopewell church and followed it to Luverne. Rutledge, Greenville, For rest Home, Shackelville, Boiling, Georgi- ana, and captured the doctor about ten miles west of the latter named place, in the lower edge of Conecuh county. When the posse detected the location of the couple they began an investigation. They were told that the wife of the farmer, at whose house the couple were staying over night, was an invalid. They, fearing trouble with he whom they sought, knew that it would not do to try to effect his capture there. A boy and a mule was secured. It was 10:30.p. m. The boy was fully instructed and he galloped off down the road to the house of the aforesaid farmer. When he stopped his mule at the gate he didn't make any careful prepara- tions about tieing the mule. but ran in
 
 asked if doctor was there. The reply was in the affirmative. Then the boy told them a sad story about his friend falling from a tree few minutes before while 'possum hunting and his arm was broken He said the doctor should hurry, as the hurt was painful. The doctor sent the boy to hitch up his horse while he dress ed. The boy obeyed. When all was ready the boy went much faster than the doc tor, and when he reached the place where the posse was stationed he calculated, watch out fel1ers the doctor is coming" then went on. The doctor soon came up and a man who had been posted sprang from a fence corner and caught the bridle of the horse. At the same time the guns of the posse were leveled upon the doctor. Seeing that he had been led into a trap the doctor gave up and turned over his guns, The woman was sent for and the doctor gave her nearly all his money. Then came the sad adieu of the guilty party probably never to meet again The man was brought here and carried to Dothan The woman, it Is sup posed, went to Texas.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
He Dodged Iuto an Alley.
Huntsville Mercury.

HuntsViIIe Mercury.
 James H. Ballentine, Esq, has been beaten in an exchange of headgear. He entertained a caller in his office yester- day and in some manner when the caller took his leave he carried with him the elegant little hard shell derby MT. Bal lentine has been wearing since he was admitted to the bar. The caller left in the place of the derby dainty sunburn- ed straw of perhaps three seasons. MT. Ballentine, who got the worst side of the exchange, doesn't care to express an opinion upon said exchange, and when last seen last night was in the act of jumping into the darkness of a side alley to escape passing bevy of young lady acquaintances.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
BULLOCK IS LINING UP.
At Present It Looks as if the Vote Would
 Be All One Way.

At Present It Looks as if the Vote Would
 Be All One Way.
 Union Springs May 30-(Special)- Bullock county is lining up for the great political battle in August and at present it looks as if the vote would be all one way. Goodwin and his crowd have ab- solutely no following in these diggings. The most prominent populite leaders have returned to the party of their fa- thers and are earnestly working for the democratic state ticket headed by the "red-headed rooster of Jefferson" The county primaries will be held July 27. There are a great many candidates out and the race grows interesting. A large number of voters have registered throughout the entire county. Union Springs beat, the banner beat of the state in 1892, has registered a larger number of votes than has ever been poll ed here before, and it is safe to say out of this number not over fifty will be cast for the opposition.
 The people of the Third Congressional district are beginning to show some in- terest in the next congressional race. The free silver men have decided to send to congress a man whose views are en- tirely in accord with their own, and If
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
CAMPAIGN ECHOES.
 <2zum~~READ AND FEEL GOOD.
READ AND FEEL GOOD.

but one candidate of this opinion enters the race against gold man it means cer- tain victory for free silver congress- man. Bullock county is partial to that brave and fearless, hard working demo- crat, Henry D. Clayton of Barbour If the race was left between him and Har- rison he could carry old Bullock in a canter He Is a man of argument and would be delighted to meet any goldbug an opportunity to hear and compare their different views on the great and alll important financial question. The free silver men of this district would be safe in leaving their cause in MT. Claytons hands.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
DECATUR.
The Tennessee Rising-Excursions, Picnics
 and Other Measurable Events.

The tennessee R1sIng-Excurslons, P1cn1cs
 and Other Measurable Events.
 Decatur, May 30-(Speclal)- this week the Tennessee rose 1-5 of a foot A beautiful new ferry barge is be- ing completed for the accommodation of the largely increased passenger travel across the Tennessee at this point.
 MT. R. A. Dews and Mrs. Leah Hous- ton were married in New Decatur, Ala, at D. m., the 18th instant. Rev. G. w. Bell officiated
 The enjoyable Eugene Fields recital given at the Tavern, New Decatur, by Mrs. A. F. Cantwell of Daytona, Fla, on the evening of the 18th instant has received most favorable comment. The entertainment was given, it is under stood, for the benefit of St. Johns guild of the Protestant Episcopal church of that city. Mrs. Cantwell while here was the guest of Mrs. l.. s. Wilder at her beautiful suburban home.
 The remains of MT. w. W. Maddra were buried from his late residence, New Decatur, on yesterday. Rev. w. w. Turner performed the burial r.tes. Mr. Maddra was a native of Virginia and an old Confederate soldier. He was 62 years old at the time of his death.
 Drummer Evangelist Williams of Bos- ton, Mass, told his experience with in- temperance in most effective way last night at the Fourth Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, taking Tor his SuDJect "The Last Romp With the Tiger
 Evangelist B. w. Huckabee has erect ed his large new tent on the highest point of the commons in New Decatur and will begin a series of sermons on highly interesting topics Sabbath even- ing next at D. m. sharp. Rev. MT. Huck- abee is regarded as possibly one of the ablest evangelists in the state and all ways attracts large audiences to his meetings.
 The J. O. U. A. Ms gave a moonlight excursion up the Tennessee last night, 257 people being aboard Music dancing and refreshments were indulged in till 1:30 o'clock, when the steamer B. F. Young, carrying them returned to the wharf. Everybody was delighted.
 Camp Horace King No. 476, United Confederate Veterans, joined the U. s. Grant Post Grand Army of the Republic, here today in decorating the graves of the union soldiers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
sPRINGvILLE.
Spring Lake College Commencement Exer- cises-People Who Game and Went.

Spring Lake College Commencement Exer-
 cises-People Who Came and Went.
 Springville, May 30.-(SpeciaL 1.-The graduating exercises of Spring Lake col lege took place Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The rostrum was beautifully dec- ora ted with flowers and evergreens. On the stage seats were reserved for the trustees and faculty of the college. The exercises were begun with a selection by the orchestra, followed by prayer by Rev. I. Q. Melton. The names of the graduates and subjects of their essays were as fol- lows:
 Miss Nellie Bell Perkins, "A Graduate;' Miss Bettie Forman, "The Beacon Lights of the Past" Miss Lizzie Nunnelley, "A Land Without Ruins Is a Land Without Memories" MT. James B. Stovall, vale dictor.an, Crossing the Rubicon." The reading of essays was followed by bac- calaureate address by President I. w.. Hill. President I. w. Hill Is one of the foremost educators of the state, and his address was both able and eloquent. It Is with deep regret we see him go from our midst.
 Miss Annie Williams of Collinsville is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. M. Truss.
 Mrs. Collins of Warrior Is on visit to her father Rev. I. Q. Melton.
 Mrs. James Montgomery of Birming- ham Is visiting Mrs. Peyton Montgomery.
 Mrs. R. l.. Nunnelley of Ashville is wis., iting her mother.
 Messrs. Ed Green and Moragne of Gadsden are registered at the Herring hotel.
 Miss Buena Robinson of Ashville is vis- fting friends in the city.
 Miss Julia Hill of Cropwell. after an ex- tended visit to her sister. Mrs. I. w. Hill, has left for visit to Chicago.
 The commencement exercises of Spring Lake college were well attended.
 Mrs. w. B. Blackburn and Miss Lidie Simpson of Florenville. La. are spending
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
In Sumter.
Cuba Banner,


 The registration books closed Saturday. One hundred and seventy-three register ed at this place. Mostly white, only about thrty-four negroes are registered There are sixty-nine more votes. registered this year than was registered two years ago. Nearly every white man In the beat will vote the democratic ticket this year. Two years ago we fhe white people, were divided. Captain Kolb received sixty four votes and Governor Oates received forty votes. This year, 1896, Captain Johnston will receive 150 votes of the 173 registered.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Alexander City News Notes.

Alexander City, May 30.-Special)- Miss Mabel Gordon, daughter of Major Gordon of Athens, and niece of General Gordon of Georgia, is visiting Mrs. H. G. Davis of this city
 Rev. H. G. Davis has just returned from Roanoke, where he preached. The papers say it was the finest sermon ever delivered in that classic old town. MT. Davis has had the degree of D. D. con- ferred on him. MT. Davis is conceded to be one of the best Biblical scholars in the state, and preacher of high order.
 Crops are fine and we are hopeful.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
This Will Fill Her Cup.

Union Springs, May 30.-(Special)- will turn over to the city by July a per- feet system. This means much for this town. The only disadvantage that we have had for many years has been our water, and now that we will have the pure and cool artesian flowing into our very homes there is nothing else to i'm pede this progressive little city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
A PITIABLE FAILURE.

The Pop Love Feast at Alexander City-13
 Pops and 2S Negroes Present.
 Alexander City, May 3O.-(Speclal)- The great love feast that has been ad- vertised for this place for today by the Goodwin followers is a flat failure. Man. ming was billed to he here, as were Jack son and Dennis. The latter two are her to rally their forces, and spoke at the court house in their usual harangue, There was present by actual count thirteen populites, seventeen democrats and twenty-eight negroes. It was quite discouraging love feast for the pops.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Must End With the Hired Men.

CnUCtdW IftfH1u.
 A. Jack Hearn, the Moses of his party, in recent interview with reporter of the Selma Journal. reproduced dn your last issue, portrays the attitude of the populists in forcibe language He sim- ply wants the republicans to "help roll the logs" without a division of the crop after the logs are burnt and the crop made and harvested. Do you catch on, republicans of Chootaw? The reverend gentleman could not have put 1t plainer if he had said: "We want the votes of republicans. After that we have no further use for them. We will taken the offices and give them the glory"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
To Test the x Rays.

Columbia, May 30.-(Special)-Dr c. L. c. Atkeson and MT. J. D. Mclean have gone to Auburn for the purpose of having bullet located in MT. McLean's leg. Ever since Professor McKissicks liberal offer to locate any bullets or any metallic substances or show fractures of the bones in any part of the limbs or the body, Dr. Atkeson has been in constant correspondence with Professor McKissick with the result as above stated. Dr.. Atkeson Is very enthusiastic and hopeful and MT. McLean's friends hope 1t will prove a success.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Say They Were Sold Out.

UBktBtt NeWS.
 A Amoreoutraged set of citizens we have not seen for long time than are the populists of Notasulga. Messrs. c. IF. Burks, Ned Burks, J. c. Livingston, A. J. Patterson and other like good men, unhesitatingly charge that Reid Smith and J. R. Simmons deliberately sold out the populists to Walker and Grimmett in hopes of getting office. Nor will they, under any circumstances, support Satur- days ticket. The News hopes next week to announce over their own sigma lures, that they are at home with us to stay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Reunion United Confederate Veterans, Rich. mond, va.-Reduced Rates Via Southern
 Railroad.

For the occasion of the sixth annual re- union of the United Confederate Veter- ans, which occurs at Richmond, Va, June 3O-July 2, 1896, the Southern railway will sell tickets to Richmond and return at rate of cent per mile.
 Tickets will be sold June 26, 27, 2S 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 unexceiled.
 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., 1896-05-31
MT. Nichols Continues to Improve.

Gadsden Tribune.
 We are glad to report that MT. H. G. Nichols of the Dwight Manufacturing company, who was so seriously hurt last week, is improving with fair prospects of his final recovery from the injuries re- ceived. Dr. Holmes will, as soon as it can be safely done remove him to his sanitarium at Atlanta, where he can receive every medical attention that can be given his case.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Men-of-war's Men in Mobile.

Fr1dayS s EefaIu.l
 There was no little stir and excitement at the union depot at o'clock this morn- ing, caused by the arrival of a special train of six Southern Pacific sleepers. having on board several officers and about 150 of Uncle Sam's sailors and ma rines. The men are on their way to the Norfolk navy. yard to be paid off and dis charged. They left San Francisco last Thursday over the Union Pacific and reached New Orleans last night. The Louisville and Nashville special train stopped in Mobile for about twenty nn.n- utes and then pulled out for Montgomery, en route to Norfolk. The trip across the
 The sailors and marines are fhose from the crews of the United States vessels Concord. Decoy and Patrol, now out of commission and laid upsfor repairs at the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

This seasons greatest suo- cess was Louis Saks' S7.40 suit sale. Only three days longer. Come today if you have not been there. It will be a great saving to you. An elegant line yet to select from.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
From Louisville.

Louisville, May 30.-(Special.)-Pro poets for cotton and corn crops were never better. Up to the present too dry for oats and gardens.
 The district Masonic conference meets here today, and will be in session for two days
 The corner stone of the new. Baptist church will be laid today by the Masons.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Returning to the Fold in Barbour

Louisville, May -(SpeciaL)-John- ston will carry this county by an over whelming majority. A great many men who voted for Kolb in the last election will support Johnston this time. They claim that they are not populists, as they considered Kolb democrat when they voted for him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
NEWS OF THE STATE
 Aa..-----Wired Sent and Supplied.

few days with the family of Mrs. A. w. Woodall.
 Mrs. A. W. Woodall attended the general assembly in Birmingham.
 MT. Hardin Pierce has returned from a visit to Birmingham.
 Miss Minnie Taylor left Saturday for a visit to friends in Mobile.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

or in the Smithsonian institution, as may be found best. And when the hunt for these curiosites commences we want Professor Smith, Professor Meek and other university scientists to come down and help us and take such notes as they may judge needful
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Boosting an Infant Industry.

Leighton News.
 Here is chance for little country boys living near spring branches to make some money with little exertion. Live minnows are in great demand with our local fishermen, it being almost impos- sible to obtain a supply and go fishing the same day. At a reasonable price al- most any number of minnows could be disposed of at any time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Mourns Her Absence.

Clayton Courier. s. s-.5. .-
 Since our little lady bicycle rider went to Montgomery there have been no lady riders seen on the streets. This old ed- 1itor believes in woman's rights and would like to see our young ladies on their wheels spinning around town. It is a promoter of health and a pleasant pastime.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
This Is Hard to Beat.

7ThOmaSVlIIe NeWS
 Mr. J. A. Bagley called in the News office last week with a snake story. He says that he and one of his farm hands killed thirty-three snakes under one bush. The snakes were probably holding a political caucus.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
AGood Thing in Tomatoes.

Evergreen Courant.
 MT John Cunningham shipped several crates of tomatoes to Nashville this week, for which he received $2.25 per case He says he will be able in few days to ship a good number of cases ev- cry day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

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 a trial and be con- vinced. Nj. & A. WISE,
 Cor Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Come, Gather Round the Board.

The t.me is opportune for a democratic love feast in this state. Let all the clans meet, bury the hatchet and smoke the calumet. They will wonder what trifing differences kept them apart when they compare notes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Registration at Leighton.
Leighton News.

Five hundred and one voters registered at this place during the eighteen days prescribed by law. There will be few more to register on the day of election, who will by that time have arrived at the age of manhood, besides few drum mers who could not possibly be here dur- ing the regular days of registration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Reeistration in Henry,

Columbia, May 30.--(Special)-The reg istra ton books closed last Saturday with 561 names enrolled. This is gain of 126 over the registration of two years ago. About 200 of the number are negroes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

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 1t goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-2S.H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
He'll SWaan If.

Alexander City, May 30.--(Special)- Johnston will carry this county in Au- gust like a storm.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Churn Factory in Sight at Goodwater.

COUSH AuVUCdte.
 The work of organizing the churn company, we are glad to state, is pro- gressing very well at this place. Sew eral of our good and substantial citi- gems have already taken stock and oth- CTS contemplate doing so at once.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
In Rarhonr.

The total registration in Lee so far as reported Is 3977. The colored voters ex- ceed the white by 97.