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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Assassination Of Captain Berry, Prominent
Military Man Of Georgia-Robbery
Is the Supposed Motive.

Savannah, Ga, Sept. 2S.-Capt. George
H. Berry of the bingham Hussars, a
company of the First regiment, Georgia
cavalry, was assassinated today while on
his way from Savannah to his home in
Eflingham county, about thirty miles
west of Savannah. His body was found
lying in the road about eight miles from
the city. His head had ben blown nearly
off by load of buckshot. The body was
found by party of men which had
stopped Berry's horse and buggy several
miles from where the tragedy occurred.
Berry was riding in a buggy when, it is
supposed two negroes, concealed by the
road side, fired on him. Berry reached
for his pistol, at the bottom of his buggy,
but second shot from the assassns tore
away part OF his head and he fell head
long to the ground. The blood spattered
over the buggy, and it was this which led
to the search by the party which stopped
the horse
The coroner, chief of police and county
officers were notified and went out and
took charge of the body. Officers are on
the track of the assassins, and it is be-
lieved they will be arrested in short
time. The motive for the killing is sup
posed to have been robbery. The murder
ed mans pistol was taken and what
money he had on his person. Berry is a
small farmer and seldom carried any
large amount of money, so that the rob-
bers must have been mistaken in their
victim.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

with the speciality company which gave
several performances at LalSeview and
East Lake. The two met. and it seemed
to be a case of love at first sight. After
the company disbanded Mr.. Campbell
remained here, and the following was
told State Herald reporter the night be-
fore she left here by Mrs. Campbell at
the Metropolitan hotel:
my husband. after vainly seeking
work here, decided to go to Louisville,
where he felt certain he could find en-
ployment. He has brother here, and
his family live. in Huntsville. Before
leaving he wrote to his people and asked
them to send me some money. They
sent me some money, which | used in
paying board bills. My brother-in-law
was to have met me here tonight and
purchase a ticket for me to Louisville,
but failed to do so. l am anxious to be
with him.
Mrs. Campbell was provided with a
room that night by Mr.. Victor Cugin
night clerk of the Metropolitan hotel
The next day her brother-in-law appear
ed and purchased the ticket to Louisville
and the lady. left full of hope that she
would soon be with her husband.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Horse Racing in Chattanooga Was Killed by
Pulling of Jockeys in the Brew
ers' Handicap.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept 26.-From
present appearances horse racing has
died a premature death in Chattanooga,
owing to the open and notrious efforts
of the jockeys riding in the Chattanooga
Brewing company's handicap this after
noon to give the race to Malaria. The
entire grand stand witnessed the whip
saving and pulling of Koko and Cotton
Plant by their respective riders, Isaac
and George, as they came into full view
on the home stretch. Despite this Nal
aria was given the decision, although
Cotton Plant won by a yard. The result
had been cooked and a storm of pro-
tests came from those present Men took
possession of the course and refused to
permit further racing until l.. S. Hatch,
lessee of the course, appointed commit
tee of citizens to adjudge the race over
again. The committee dispersed, but not
until Hatch promised to reimburse them
for their losses. The bookmakers re-
fused to sell any pools and the final
events were run fairly, but void of ex-
element. Several attachments were
taken tonight to secure the many credit
or5 of the management. The diShonored
pool checks have not been paid as yet,
and no more races are probable.
NNo official time was kept after the Sec
ond race. Summary:
First race, owners handicap for all
ages, four furlongs-Fishback favorte,
winner; j. Cassidy, second; Eyelet, third.
Time 52la.
Second race, Chattanooga Brewing
compans handicap, $500 to winner 9-16
mile-Malaria, won; Cotton Plant, second ,
Koko, third. Committees ruling sub
stitued Malaria for Cotton Plant and
vice versa. Time, :05.
Third race, half mle-Pally, won; Rus
sell Line, second Penn p, third. Time,
58h.
Fourth race, owners handicap, GIG
mile-Mickey, won; Frank McCool, sec
ond; Eyelet,. third. Time, LOS
Fifth race, selling, half mile-Koko,
won; Jime Butler, second; Malaria third.
Time So,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
BRYAN AT BATH
Tho ONE ofSewaIl Went.Wild Last light.
Net by q Big Crowd.

Batn, Me- Sept. 26.-Arthur Sewall's
D, ,ne town is delerious tonight in the
presence of Mr.. Sewalls mate on the ma
lonai democratic ticket, William ]. Bry-
an of Nebraska. Everybody turned out
to "a . the two Chicago nominees and the
loc-i population was augmented by large
nun -ers of excursionists from nearby
communities. A crowd of Bowdein college
boys came up in special train from
Brur swick and made their presence
known as soon as they reached Bath. The
people tramped up from the railway
ste ton by the hundreds on the arrival Of
the train.
The candidates were met at the station
H. a big crowd, placed in a carriage
al avn by four horses and escorted to Mr..
SsaWalrs residence by free silver clubs.
from the Sewall residence to the custom
house four bands proceeded by the Bryan
and Sewall clubs led the way. The model
of ship built by Mr.. Sewalps firm was
a feature of the procession.
Mr. Bryan talked about flood of
money and referred to the use of silver as
money in China, Japan and India, SUBJ
stantially as in previous speeches. He
made an eloquent peroration.
At the conclusion of the speech there
was a wild scene. Men swung their hats
and shouted themselves hoarse. A rush
forward to shake hands with the leader
of the ricltet was made but Mr.. Bryan
eluded the onslaught and escaped with
Mr.. Sewal Bands and political organ
iZations fell into line and the candidates
were escorted to the latter's home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
ENTHUSIASTIC CONFERENCE
Working Democrats Resolve Themselves lato a
Committee of the Whole to Make Mon
day Nights Meeting Success.

An enthusiastic meeting of democrats
was held in the Confederate veterans
hall last night. A number of the vet
Grams were present. The meeting was in
the nature of a conference to determine
how best to organize the city for the
coming fight. Gen. r. d. Johnston was
called to the chair and made a ringing
speech. Mr.. Edward Leslie acted as Sec
rotary.
Hon. John w. Tomlinson explained the
plans of the national committee to thor
oughly organize the country. He stated
now well Mr.. Dan Green was organizing
this county and he urged the organiza-
ton of as many clubs as possible in the
city. He explained that call had been
made for the organization of a central
Bryan and Sewall club on next Monday
night and urged that it be made a big
success.
Stirring speeches were made by B. f.
Roden, l.. NJ. Cannon, James Mitchell,
w. S. Smith, ]. F. b. Jackson, Sam
Weaver T.. X. Fulton, DR.. o. 7. Dozier,
r. NJ Cunningham, c. C. Johnson, John
ID. Strange, e. K. Fulton, DR.. p. X. Miller
and others.
Much enthusiasm prevailed and the
those present were j. V. Musgrove. w. r.
and ]. Judge
Afther considerable discussion a motion
was unanimously adopted to resolve the
meeting into a committee of the whole to
do all they could to make the meeting
Monday night a success, when the Cen
trail club would be organized.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
DR.. RYDER CONVICTED.
The Murderer of Miss Saie Owen Sentenced
to Be Hanged January IS Next.
His Crime RetoId.

Macon, Ga, Sept 26.-The trial of DIR.
w. L. Ryder, who assassinated Miss Sal
lie Emma Owen in Talbotton, Ga. on the
night of April 8, was convicted today of
the crime and sentenced to be hanged
January Is, 1897
DR.. Ryder was madly in love with Miss
owen, who did not reciprocate his affec-
ton. Enraged by disappointment and
madly jealous of her other suitors, he
armed himself with shotgun, crept up
to the parlor where she was conversing
with friend and discharged one barrel
of his gun, the load tearing off the side
of her face, death resulting instantly.
The murderer then shot al her visitor, in
fiicting a slight wound.
Tile hearths, $2.75-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
OUTPUT SOLD AHEAD.
The Superiority of the. Birmingham District
Is Emphasized Again,

An official of one of the large iron COM
panies states that the output of his COM
pany's furnaces has been sold for four
months to come. This large order shows
that the demand is increasing and it also
! 1icates that there is profit in making
ion even at the prevailing low prices.
IN expert has demonstrated that it
( SITS $4.S5 per ton to make iron in the
birmingham district. This low cost Of
production makes the Birmingham iron
masters independent of the tariff and of
e1stern competition. 1t is the cost of pro-
,tiic on that determines the profit of IRON
laal-iag. There will always be demand
aor much iron as the Birmingham dis
ii, can make.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

His Wife Left Here to Meet Him in Louis
Vile.
s The following clipping is from the
Louisville Courier-Journal:
Mrs. Louis E. Campbell of Birming-
ham, Ala, called at central police station
yesterday morning and reported the dis
appearance of her husband. Campbell
left his home several days ago and came
to this city, it being agreed that he was
to meet his wife in Cincinnati. He wrote
her Saturday from this city and told her
to meet him here at once. She did not
come at once, and, as, she heard no more
from her husband, she decided to come
to Louisville to search for him. Upon ar
irving here she found all the letters she
had written to her husband at the Louis
vile hotel. They had not been called for
The couple were married only three
months ago. Campbell is bookkeeper
and has held several responsible posi-
tions. He came north to take a position
in Cincinnati. Mrs. Campbell is at TAO
Fifth street"
The lady referred to in the article Is
quite young, and lived in this city about
two years. Mr.. Campbell was connected
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
REMOVAL.

For the convenience of my
patrons I have removed my
store TO 800 and 81 North
Twentieth street, near the
market, and will carry a large
and assorted line of the best
staple and fancy groceries TO
be had in the city. Soliciting
your patronage, I am respect
fully yours, ". S. GAGE,
Purveyor to the Public.
Prompt service guaranteed.
Telephone No. IA.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Lackaye-Wainwright.

Unlike most theatrical productions
once seen Eight Bells" has the effect of
creating desire in the speeta tor to wit
ness the performance again and again
Eight Bells" will be presented at the
opera house tomorrow night
Eight Bells" Is different from any 9TH
err stage performance. 1t contains com
edy and pantomime, with any amount of
mechanical effects, the latter being re-
markable for the genius displayed In
their arrangement. The piece was writ
| ten by John Il. Byrne. the eldest of the
| famous Brothers Byrne, acrobats and
| pantomlmists 1t is unnecessary to detail
| the story. The plot Is sufficient to retain
| interest in the play, and the Byrnes, with
| their numerous specialties, 1croba tic and
otherwise, do the rest The comedy part
| of the piece-which is In reality "A specta-
| cle-evokes continuous laughter. The
mishaps of the schoolmaster and the va
ried unpleasant experiences of Dan1 Nc
Gozzle create an amount of merriment
seldom seen.
In the first act the Brothers Byrne are
given an opportunity to display their
agility and amuse the audience by their
funny and clever pantomime work. In
this act a carriage, which seems to be
composed entirely of doors and wires is
introduced, and the athletes give an ex-
hibitlon of acrobatic work in and around
the vehicle that Is difficult to excel The
revolving ship in the second act is I'M
doubtedly the most wonderful piece of
mechanism ever staged The vessel filled
with passengers, turns completely over
and over in the water, and Is finally
wrecked In the storm.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
AT O'BRIEN'S.

Walker Whiteside, the young actor,
closed his engagement at O'Brien's last
night with good presentation of "Riche-
lieu" Mr.. Whiteside, though young in
years and experience, has the promise
OF great things before him. The only
drawback he has to contend with is his
articulation, which, at times, is very in
distinct. The young actor has strong
supporting company, and In this particu-
lar he Is to be congratulated. Miss Lucia
Moore, his leading lady, Is a clever ac-
tress and adds no little to the success Mr..
Whiteside is making forr himself.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Vital Statistics.

Report of board of health for the month
of August, 1896:
Population of the city-Whites $4,000,
blacks and mulattoes 13000 total $4,000.
Deaths--Whites IA, blacks and mulat-
toes 80 total deaths A.
Death rate per 1000 per annum-Whites
1853, blacks and mulattoes 2770, total
death rate 1908.
Live births-Whites 49, blacks and mu-
1attoes 2215, total 49,
Birth rate per 1000 per annum-Whites
27.72. blacks and mulattoes 22.15, total
birth rate %.
Still births-W hites 4, blacks and mu-
lattoes 8, total 13. Total live and still
births Sc.
J. w. BARCLAY, M. D.,
County Health Officer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Eight Bells.

One of the notable events of the the
atrical season in this city Is the engage
ment of Wilton Lackaye, supported by
Marie Wainwright and high class COM
pany, in the powerful play, "Dr. Bel
graft"
Although this Is Mr.. Lackayes fret
has for several years been universally
conceded to be the very best player OF
what are known as character parts in
this country. If he were TO rest Upon the
laurels gained by his performances OF
Svengali In ''Trilby," which part he crea-
ted in New York, Mr.. Lackaye would be
justified In going before the public as
star. But Svengali Is only one OF a long
list Of characters which have been played
with consummate skill by this actor.
During the past four or five years Mr..
Lackaye has divided his time between
Charles Frohman's and A. nj. Palmers
companies, creating the leading roles in
each as some important production was
put forth by those managers. By these
almost constant engagements in New
York Mr.. Lackaye has acquired popu-
larity and standing in the metropolis
which has not been excelled by any ac-
tor. 1t Is said that in "Dr. Belgraff" Mr..
LaclSaye Is given opportunities to display
his fine abilities greater than in any play
in which he has been seen, and the play
also affords Miss Wainwright excellent
chances to distinguish herself Dr. Bel
graft" will be beautifully mounted, ana
its presentation here, as we have said
will be an occasion Of more than ordinary
interest.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
CORBETT sURRENDBRs.

Says That He Is an Actor and His A ge
Is 80
New York, Sept. 26.-James J. Corbett,
the pugilist, surrendered himself this
morning at the district attorneys office
in this city. Corbett said he was an
actor, gave his age as so years and his
residence as Asbury Park, n. j. He came
to this city yesterday, attended a ball
game in the afternoon and was at the
Dixon-White sparring match last night.
He was arrested at Asbury Park last
Wednesday on a warrant based on an in
dictment charging him with violating the
law in making arrangements in this city
for a prize fight with Robert F'itZsim-
mons.
He was released on $1,000 bail.
AIn1 oil and Ia snt- LIZ, e n To
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Six Men in Trouble,

Thursday night at Pratt City six young
sters became engaged in a fracas and 1t
is said a negress was injured by one of
the belligerents, and one of the whites
had an ear cut. The names of the part
ties are Charles and James Pattie, John
Eaton, James Roberts and Charles
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
SECOND EDITION.
TO People Who Paint:

TO People Who Paint:
We venture TO say we give as
much, if not more, hard work and
tudy to the requirements of our
business (painO than does an in
telligent and conscientious ply
stefan who loves his profession.
TO prosper and grow we must
please our customers. To do this
we must understand our business.
Give us a chance to show you
that we can serve you intelligent
~ and can give you the best
value for your dollar.
We carry everything needed in
the paint business, wholesale and
retail.
We are introducing Mound City
Paint and Color company's linseed
oil. Its high price, cents per
gallon over other brands, has
been against it heretofore. Our
friends are beginning to learn,
however, that cents per gallon
should figure very little where
absolute purity is required.
We carry all brands of pure.
lead.
Special art catalogue and paint
price list free.
L. l.. MCGOWAN & Co..
1920 Second Avenue,
Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
TENT Nicotine at Ayondale.

The tent meeting at Avondale bids fair
to be the greatest meeting in the history
of Avondale. The people seem to be
united, and the pastors of the Methodist
and Baptist churches are uniting their
efforts with Mr. Pool. All people are in
vited to take part in the meeting Mr.
Pool is doing the best preaching of his
life, it seems and it is having effect. Ser
vices Sunday at p. m. and p. m. The
tent is near the park, on the car line.
Professor Stapleton is in charge of the
music
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Tn the Insane Hnsnital.

Messrs. Ben Thesis and G. w. Courson
left yesterday afternoon for Tuska loosa,
having in charge a white woman and a
negro woman, carrying them to the
insane hospital
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
TERSELY TOLD.

The Baine Printing company has moved
to 1915 Second avenue (upstairs), occupy
ing the two large floors formerly used by
the Age-Herald. The second floor has
been handsomely fitted up, paint and pa
per being literally applied, while the Of
flee and work rooms have been arranged
with an eye to the convenience of patrons
and to the prompt and neat execution of
work
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Go to East Lake on the new
electric cars.
Brushes and glass-Mayberry & Watson.
A Haypy Family.

The birth of new child Is always a
source of joy in a family, and when that
child shows signs of beauty and strength,
excelling its brothers and sisters, the joy
increases four-fold with pride and pleas
ure. An occasion of this kind occurred
yesterday in the Phil Schillinger Brewing
company, it being the birth of their new
prodct, not a single child, but trlplets, for
the first time their now well known three
new brands of beer, 1.-THE Nonpareil,"
THE Miners Old Gold" and 1.-THE Hof-
brau," seeing daylight. Their many
friends, and they are egion, crowded
them with hearty congra tulations upon
the happy OCCASION, and predicted for
them an increasing patronage and con-
tinued successful career.
Mantel and tile. s12.5o-May berry C Watson.
Caheen Bros new dress
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Not supersticious, but be-
lieve in signs. Graham paints
them. 2GO8 Second avenue.
Caheen Bros. show bicycle
and walking hats.
NORTH SEA GALE ABATING.
The Fishing Snacks Suffered Heavily-Sto-
ries of Disaster.

The Fishing Snacks Suffered Heavily-Sto-
ries of Disaster
London, Sept 26.-Violent gales pre-
vailed along the Spanish coasts last
evening and many wrecks, chiefly small
crafts, are reported.
The gale is subsiding in the North sea
today, but tugs and trawlors continue to
bring to Lowestoft and Yarmouth crews
of foundered fishing vessels, several of
which are still unaccounted for
The gale did not reach Scotland, but
heavy rain falls prevailed throughout
that section.
The heaviest damage inflicted by the
high wind is reported from the west of
England. where serious injury was done
to crops that are still standing. All of
the crops were beaten down and in many
cases washed out of the ground by the
heavy rain.
A landslide at Pont-y-Pridd burst the
banks of the Glamorgan canal, and car
ried the railway embankment into the
river Taft. The British ship Alexander
Yeats, Captain Bramner, from Darien
August for Davenport, is ashore on
Gunard's head. Her crew we've saved,
but it is feared that the ship will be a
total loss.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Virginia and Alabama Coal Co. Notice.

For the convenience of the public we
will on October l open an office at 2015
First avenue, where orders will be taken
for our celebrated Splint coal. Orders
telephoned to our city office, telephone
GIG or our yard, telephone Has, will re-
ceive prompt attention.
VIRGINIA & ALABAMA COAL CO.,
J. ]. LAUGHRAN, Agent.
sept26-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Here Is Another.

Augusta, Ga, Sept. ga special to
the Chronicle from Sparta, Ca, says: D.
Silver, prominent merchant of that
town, was assassinated on his way from
his store shortly after dark. The assas-
sin stepped from dark alley in the prin-
cipal park of the town and fired five shots
into his victims back, killing him in
stantly. The murderer made his escape.
He is supposed to be the brother of a
negro now in Jail for attempting the same
crime on Mr. Silver few weeks ago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

Give your orders for coal
before the winter advance in
prices. Ivy Leaf Coal Yard,
phones 40, 493 and 635. We
also handle the Blue Rock and
Anthracite. The Blue Rock
is equal to the Montevallo
coal, guaranteed that the ash
will not exceed 2 per cent.
We will also furnish our pat
rons with ice during the en-
tire winter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Negroes swore to Lynch Him.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 26.--The Forte
Motto Guards were tonight ordered out
to protect George Collins, white of Fort
Motto, from mob of negroes who swore
to lynch him. Collins this mordning shot
q negro named Jessie Goodin. There
were 500 men in the mob. At last ac-
counts the negroes had quieted at the
presence of the soldiers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Died.

Frank Y. Anderson, infant son of Dep
uty Sheriff w. 4. Crawford and Mrs. NJ.
E. Crawford, near Trussvile, Ala age
5 months and 16 days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Underwood-Cahaba is the
best coal,
QUITS BUSINESS.

The Broadway Flour Milling Company, of
Cleveland, Shuts UP Shop.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 26.-IThe Broadway
Flour Milling company shut up shop and
went out of business yesterday, and will
liquidate it's present indebtedness. It's
plant, machinery and stock are now for
sale. This news created a great stir in
commercial circles about own, and 1t was
understood that the Broadway Flour
Milling company, was one Of the sound
est institutions of the city. The business
of tn company has been running at a
loss for several months
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

sLadies, you can save money by buy
ing your bulbs al Godden's drug store.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

Clearngs for week ending September
26, $4140S755; corresponding week last
year, $3.50, 11S.03.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Go to East Lake on the new
electric cars.

Carpenters tools-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

Go to Alabama Tailoring
company, III TWenty-first
street, for your fall clothing.