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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12

acted. The Birmingham Rifles, corre- spondent sends the following items:
 The Rifles have begun the new year by turning out full attendance at their first monthly muster. which took place last Thursday evening. After roll call several applications for membership were rendered and the following gentlemen were duly elected: Messrs. Sam Read, William Beatty, Walker Adams, Arthur Forsythe, Walter Henley, Lee Cotton and Claud Cotton; also w. B. Ustic, who has recently made his home in this city, having formerly resided at Cincinnati, where he served in the Ohio national guard as an officer for several years.
 The company is the recipient of an in- vitation for it to participate in the mardi gras festivities here as special escort for his most gracious majesty, Rex
 R. Eggleson, an old member of K com pany, and now on the retired list who left here few years since to make his home at Louisville, Ky, where he has been occupying an important position with the Bradstreet Mercantile agency, gave his comrades a pleasant surprise last Thursday evening by paying them a visit at the armory.
 The Rifles have lately purchased from !. Stokes Kirke of Philadelphia eighty knap-sacks and canteens and propose to they will be better fitted up than any other military organization in the state.
 MT William Brophy, a member of the "old reliable" since 'S7, is now located at Nashville, Tenn, with one of the largest business firms in that city.
 Private H. s. Brown has been granted a furlough and is in Atlanta
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
DEATHS SHINING MARK.
Edward I. Boggs, Who Was Suddenly Taken
 Off While Visiting Atlanta.

The friends of Edward T. Boggs are greatly bereaved over his death, which occurred in Atlanta Friday morning last. Deceased was the son of MT. A. P. Boggs of this city and widely and deeply es-
 teemed. The remains arrived in Bir-
 mingham last night at 10:10 o'clock.
 The funeral takes place from the res-
 idence, on Sycamore street. South High lands, this afternoon at 3 o'clock
 The pall-bearers are w. K. Terry A. c. Crowder, z. T. Rudolph, August Ben
 ners, c. H. Huddleston. Hardiman Meade, John Forney and Hugh Morrow. The Birmingham bar will attend the fu- neral in body.
 Deceased's death resulted suddenly
 from cerebro-spinal meningitis. Sunday evening he accompanied a number of young ladies to divine services in Atlan- ta. The party were caught unawares in rain shower and deceased contracted
 a cold, which resulted in fatal complica- tlons.
 As to the pure, upright manly nature of the young man too much cannot be said. His character was typical of a Christian gentleman. Providence en- heart and soundness of mind. which pe- culiarly adapted and fitted him for his chosen profession of the law. few years ago he left the employ of the Southern Express company, where ne was esteemed valuable employe, and entered the law class under the late John B. Minor at the University of Vir- gina. Here he distinguished himself
 with application and industry and re- ceived his degree with honors. He was
 the peer of any in that body of educated
 men, and Alabama students especially
 congratulated themselves on this young
 mans high standing in the lecture hall.
 When he left the institution he did so
 with the highest recommendations from the venerable teacher.
 In a short time substantial recognition of his merits was made by the Edward Thompson Publishing company of New York publishers of law books. The late MT. Boggs accepted a position on the
 company's editorial staff, which engaged
 his time during two years. His contribu- tions were also requested by the publish CTS of the American and English En- cyclopedia of Law, which Is recognized
 as a standard legal authority. About a year ago deceased resigned his connec- tion with the book firm for the purpose
 of entering active practice of his pro- fession. He located in Atlanta and his prospects for preferment and distinction at the bar were exceptionally fattering
 at the time of his death. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to his rief-stricken parents.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
From Bradley c. Jones.
Bridgeport, Ala, Dec. 26. 1895.

BrlUBepOrI, Ala, DeC. 70, iSJ0. Progressive Age:
 I take this opportunity to inform the
 readers of the Age that I have ceased
 to affiliate with the populist party and
 have returned to my first love. In leav-
 ing and returning to the democratic political principles. This Is evidenced
 by the fact that challengened my oppo- nents repeatedly during the last canvass that if they could prove I-advanced any, thing that was not democracy I would
 quit the race and vote for them, but at
 no place did either of them accept the
 challenge. Democracy does not consist of party name, or party platform utter ances but 1t Is the blessing that the peo-
 pie enjoy as the result of legislation after the proper Interpretation has been placed on platform pledges. The deplorable condition of the country growing out of the financial legislation advocated by goldbugs, which is the opposite of what was predicted, has caused many good and honest democrats who were once in-
 clined to look with favor on gold mono metallism to return to first principles, sadder but wiser men, and the effort, which is plain to me. that a few goldbug republicans are trying to rear republi- can column in this state, with populism as a pedestal, forces me to take my place back in the democratic ranks. knowing
 full well that there cannot be any affinity between populism and republicanism be- cause the Fundamental principles that separate them are as far apart as the zenith IS from the nida. Every republi- can from the south that attended the league meeting at Cincinnati last sum- mer was for the gold standard, sbut near ly all prominent democrats in the south are for free silver. It is very plain that the fight for silver and financial inde- pendence must be fought to a finish in the democratic party. Truly yours, BRADLEY c. JONES.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
alignment, would be constantly in de-
Stock Company.


 Stock Company.
 Let us organize stock company of $10,000 in 100 shares. Merchants, hotels, railroads, restaurants, street railways. in fact everybody interested in renting their property orsin making this a great rallying place for visitors from all over the state, should be interested in seeing . this auditorium go up at once. Let all lend hand and take at least share of the stock. This town could afford to erect such a building every five years and then burn it down and lose every dol lar put into it and still be away wonder the gainer. Why? Let me illustrate by just one instance. The other week in Hot Springs. Ark, 1000 delegates to the great educational convention, which hon. ored itself, you and him by electing pr. J. H. Phillips of this city president spent at least $15,000 in that town in three days. Who got it? The butchers the bakers, the hotels, restaurants, hacks, stores, etc. All new. fresh money from the out side and every dollar spent right in that place among It's own citizens. Do this here once, twice, tens times a year for five years and then let any chronic old growler or grumbler honestly answer this question:: Has that auditorium paid you people back the money you put into it?" ~ 'a"
 Now pardon length I beg that you think over this and be ready to act when a committee on stock subscription to the auditorium calls on you next week. We must be up and stirring. if we are going to make city here. Talk and wind won't do 1t. Spend a little money now and get it back hand over fist" in many ways.
 Unite now and pull together with a will on the mardi gras carnival. auditorium and big musical carnival in May. Very respectfully. J. A. VANHOOSE,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
GENUINE ENTERPRISE.
Beautiful Bronze Clocks Absolutely Given
 Away to Customers.

The above assertion is absolutely true.
 The Smith Shoe company. on Second
 avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets, are giving beautiful brohze clocks to their customers. The following Is the scheme: Each customer or patron of the house, or any one who desires to become a customer of the house, IS fur nished with a card on which is printed small amounts, which, in the aggregate, amount to $25. When a customer makes a purchase he presents his card to the clerk or salesman and the amount of the purchase is cancelled on the card by punching an amount equal to the pur- chase and so on with each purchase until all the numbers on the card are punched, and then the customer is presented with the clock. These clocks are in five beau
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
Standard brands of fine old whisky, thoroughly matured, 6 years old. 75c a bottle.
 HI. BARNARD,
 2O0 and 21l 18th Street. Open until 9:3O p. m. 12-12-tf
IMPROVING THEIR PLANT.

The Hood Machine works let the con- tract yesterday for a handsome new building, 60x165 feet, two stories high, to be erected on the corner of First avenue and Fourteenth street. near their present building. Mir Kinslow is the contractor. and in conversation with a State Herald reporter yesterday relative to the build ing said that the plans had all been ar ranged and the construction would begin some time next week. The Hood Ma chine works are classed among Birming- hams leading industries, working some thing near 100 hands and during the past year they filled some very large export orders.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
LIBRARY FEAST PROMISED.

Dr. B. L. Whitman, the distinguished president of Columbian university, Wash ington, D. C., is now travelling through the south in the interest of higher edu- cation. Through Dr. B. D. Gray he has been induced to give a day to Brming- ham and to deliver literary address to- morrow (Monday) night, at 7:30 o'clock. in the First Baptist church. Those who desire something of the highest order will be more than gratified on hearing this great scholar and superb orator.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
STREET MAIL BOXES ROBBED. Locks of Three Boxes Wrenched, but Nothing
 of Much Value Taken.

It was discovered yesterday morning that raid had been made on three of the letter boxes in the city. They were located on Third avenue and Twenty first street, First avenue and Twenty first street and Eighteenth street and First avenue.
 The locks were wrenched of, evidently with an iron or steel rod.
 Postmaster Copeland does not believe that much valuable mail was taken. as there are not great many letters posted on Eighteenth street and First avenue. and the robbery occurred after the even ing business mall had been collected by the postman from the other boxes
 The police are working on the affair.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
Oyster cocktails at the Met ropolitan bar. II-Ia-d
BlRMINGHAM'S BATTALION. Interesting Meeting Last Night of Commis-
 stoned Officers,

At meeting of the commissioned of- ficers of the Birmingham battalion a week ago last night 1t was decided to se- cure flag for the battalion. A subscrip- ton for that purpose was suggested and the friends of the military boys are re- quested to contribute toward that fund.
 At that meeting a motion requesting each company to appoint a correspond ent prevailed. but only one has so far
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12

tiful designs and are real works of art. They represent Liberty Bell, America, Gothic Cottage, Administration Build ing, Adam and Eve.
 Go at once to the Smith Shoe company and see the wonderful inducements they are offering to their customers in giving them these beautiful clocks, which would ornament any house in Birmingham
 Parties out of town can avail them selves of this opportunity as well as if they lived in town.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
SEEING THE SIOUX.

Last night at the show by the Sioux. In order to get better vioux,
 Some bad nigger boys,
 Without any n0ys, Picked a hole thro' the gallery ceiling:
 But Mister Ben Theiss,
 With aid of poleiss. NaDbed nigger who this way was steil- ing
 Cut short the coon's chance,
 And named his name pance- Last night at the show by the Sioux, The show with it's various vioux, Of chiefs bucks, squaws and papioux, And things that the pafeface amioux.s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
THE GATE CITY ROlLING MIL.

The Alabama Rolling mill, at Gate City, will resume operations tomorrow after an idleness of three or four weeks About 800 men are employed at the mill and the resumption of work will put sew era1 thousand dollars in circulation here each week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
Lemon Hot Drops.

Lemon Hot Drops. u Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, 8ore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage nd all throat and lung diseases. Ele- mnt, reliable. 25 cents at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta. Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12

Hoods Sarsaparifia is the one true blood purifier. It is. therefore, the best family medicine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12
LEMON ELIXIR.

Pleasant Lemon Tonic. For Biliousness. Constipation, Malaria, Colds and the Grip.
 For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous Headaches
 For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heart Diseases, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough or ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of Lemons. com bined with other vegetable liver tonics and cathartics. es50c and $1 bottles at druggists.
 Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, At lanta, Ga.
 A Prominent Minister Writes. sa After ten years of great suffering from Indigestion. with great nervous prostra- ton, biliousness. -disordered. kidneys and constipation, have been cured by Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir and am now a well man.
 REV. c. c. DAVIS. % Ed. M F. Church South,
 No. 2S Tatnall St., Atlanta, Ga.
The herald., 1896-06-04
Harry L. Coyne on Trial for the
Crime
STORY OF AN EXPLOSION
Which II Is Claimed Was Part OF a
Blackmail Scheme
narshaII, the dentIemanIy Daylight Burglar
Must Serve His Term-Divorce busi.
uess-General Court News

The trial of Harry L. Coyne. the pri-
vate detective, on charge of attempt
ing to blackmail Il. d. Stimson. the MIL
lionaire lumberman and property-owner
of this city, was commenced before
Judge Smith yesterday. Some months
ago there was a mysterious explosion
at the palatial residence of MIR. Slim
son, on Figueroa street. The explosion
took place about midnight, when dyna-
mite or powder bomb was exploded
against the side of Mr. Stimsons resi-
dence. Coyne. it appears, had approach
ed Stimson and told him something
about a conspiracy to blow up his house
and tried to induce Stimson to employ
him to ferret out the perpetrators. 1t
is claimed that Coyne was behind the
explosion, and that 1t was merely for
the purpose of intimidating Stimson.
Several days after the explosion Coyne
was arrested, and he has been in jail
ever since.
The time yesterday was principally
taken up with the examination of police
detectives and others, with view of
connecting Coyne with the crime. The
trial will be resumed today.
The herald., 1896-06-04
THE SUPERVISORS
Routine nstters Disposed Of at Yesterday.
Board Meeting

At the meeting of the board of super
visors yesterday the deed of Edward
and Mary E. Carter for land for road
purposes was accepted, and the same
was declared public highway.
In the matter of the communication of
Farson, Leach a. Co. of New York and
Chicago, on motion of Supervisor Wood
ward, the district attorney was request
ed to give a written opinion as to
whether the board has the power to re-
fund any or all of the outstanding in
debtebness of the county.
Certificates of redemption of the South
ern Pacific Railroad company of certain
lands sold for taxes were received and
filed.
On motion of Supervisor Hay. the
clerk was instructed to advertise for bids
for furnishing horses and conVeNances
for the county officers for the year be-
ginning July lst, bids to be opened June
18th at p. m.
In the matter of the petition of z. Kin
cade ct al, to have the channel of the
San Gabriel river established, the clerk
was instructed TO notify the petitioners
TO look into the district attorneys opin-
ion.
Emily Ellis was allowed to construct
a culvcrt across Western avenue on mo-
tion of Supervisor HAY.
The application of Gaspar Nalenzuela
for restaurant license at the Palms was
approved.
The bond of Miguel Marqua for a sa .
The herald., 1896-06-04
A "MYSTERI0US" DISAPPEARANCE
Something About William Hoffman, Who
Dropped Gut OF Sight

An article appeared in an evening
paper last night stating that William
Hoffman, a former waiter and restaur-
ant proprietor had disappeared. and that
his friends We're greatly alarmed lest he
should have committed suicide. He was
said to have dropped out of sight week
ago, leaving notes to his brother and
father saying he would end his existence.
Upon these the prospective fear of sui
eide was built. The facts in the case are
that Hoffman, while nominally disap-
pearing, has not committed suicide or
any such rash act. He was engaged
in conducting a restaurant at 429 South
Main street, opposite the postoffice. and
had as partner or cook Mrs. Hyland, to
whom he seems to have paid devoted
court. She did not smile upon his suit,
and Hoffman tried the suicide scare
racket to work upon her feelings. He
sold out the restaurant two weeks ago
last Monday. and last Thursday disap-
peared, leaving the affecting notes
above mentioned, and also one to the
woman,
The herald., 1896-06-04

At the time the facts were ready for
publication, but were withheld at the
urgent request of Hoffman's brother,
who was positive that William was all
right. This has since proved to be the
case, as parties who knew him well
claim to have met him on the street as
late as yesterday. Hoffman had roomed
at the New Denison on South Main
street, while his partner Mrs. Hyland,
had an apartment in the Menlo next
door. She is a grass widow with one
child, s years old, a boy. Her former
husband was cable car conductor, and
is a well-known and respected citizen.
There seems no doubt but that he made
the whole play for effect and had no Sc
rious intention of self-murder.
Hoffman has been in this city for
some years. coming from Santa Barbara.
where his mother now lives. He has
worked at different things. at one time
tackling the newspaper profession, but
not making a success. Since then he
has been a waiter. and finally opened the
little lunch stand which was sold for $50
a little over week before he disap-
peared,
The herald., 1896-06-04
A SONG RECITAL
hrs. Kempton's Pupils at the 7usic Hall Last
Ni2ht

Night
The popular personality OF Mrs. Jen-
ME kempton and the well-known stand
ing of her pupils attracted very large
audience to the Music hall last night.
Mrs. Kempton presided with queenly
grace that still further adorned the
Hover laden stage, and the very cordial
appreciation of her pupils work was
evidently as gratifying to her as to the
performers. The program was rendered
too long by an insistent indulgence IN
the encore habit. When once begun
last night. little discrimination was
shown, every singer being recalled. as
the audience apparently was anxious
not to be invidous. There was some
very charming singing, and 1t would be
a difficult task to escape noticing the
merits of every individual performer.
did space permit. The concert opened
with a capitaily rendered chorus by
some twenty of Mrs Kempton's fair
pupils. Miss Elizabeth Kimball was in
excellent voice, and proved high culti-
walton in her interpretion of Delibe's
elabroate File de Cadiz. OF the con-
traltos, Miss Louise Clark, Mrs. DIR.
Owens and Miss Rosina Rosin carried
off the honors. Miss Clark's recitative
was distinct and accurate; she also DEM
onstrated the sweetness and fleXibil-
ity of her voice in the aria. DR.. Semler
made the most of his opportunity, and
his fine basSo was heard to good advan-
tage. The other Soloists were Mrs. j.
Roth Hamilton. Mrs. J. G. Scarborough.
Mrs. Orr Haralson. Miss Delphine Todd,
who made very good impression, Miss
Ethel Mullins and Mr.. Thomas Rowan
jr. Mr.. Walter McQuillen lent pleas
ing variety to the program by well
rendered flute solo
BY special request Mrs. Kempton sang
the Drinking Song from Lucretia Bor-
gia. which was the occasion of an en-
thusiastic reception and an equally pop
ular encore.
The concert must be added to the ac-
complished lady's long list of successes.
and should prove a bright encourage
ment to herself and pupils in future
work.
The herald., 1896-06-04
RUPTURE

Professor Joseph Fandrey, European
specialist. formerly of Berlin. Germany,
now permanently located at S21 South
Broadway. Los Angeles, is a practical
rupaure specialist and manufactures
the latest patent trusses (hiS own in
vention) for curing rupture; also cor
sets for curvature of the spine. female
supporters, etc. Each case will be made
to fit. Over forty almost helpless cases
of from two 10 twenty years standing
some twice broken, are today cured and
have no more use for truss. Patients
from TWO to seNenty-tive years of age
Information and testimonials will be
sent on application.
The herald., 1896-06-04
AN ATTEMPTED HOLD.UP
A Bold Effort at Robbery Frustrated by Pres.
ence OF hind


Tuesday evening about $50 an at
tempt was made to hold up Lester F.
Scott, business man with offices in the
Bradbury block. Mr.. Scott was walk
ing along Seventh street, near BiXel,
when he noticed two men sitting at the
foot of flight of steps. One OF them rose
and came toward him, asking him for a
match. Scott replied that he had none
and hurried on.
The man followed and inquired the
time, to which Scott made an evasive
answer, meanwhile stopping and turn
ing partly around. AS he did so the man
thrust revolver in his face and ordered
him to throw up his hands. Scott had
his hands in his pockets, and the rob-
Der stood so close to him that, as he
raised his arms, he struck the gun to one
side, it being discharged. AT the report
his assailant and companion, who had
remained in the background, ran off in
different directions and disappeared.
Mr. Scott says the one who attacked him
was so disguised with a handkerchief
over the lower part of his face as to be
unrecognizable, and he was unable to
give any satisfactory description to the
police.
The herald., 1896-06-04
Jon. license for Santa Monica was. on

loon. license for Santa Monica was, OF
motion of Supervisor ay, approved.
Hearing on the application of j. H
Chamblin for saloon license for the
new Pomona road was set for June 18th
at 10:30 a. m., and Fred Laughlin for q
saloon license for Wilmington on June
18th at 1890 a. m.
The application of M. Velasco for
restaurant license at the Palms was ap-
proved, and that of Walter Hornbeck at
Inglewood was denied on motion of Su-
pervisor Hay.
In the mater Of the levy at Santa Mon
lea. the matter was referred to the dis
trlct attorney as to whether the board
had jurisdiction.
on motion of Supervisor Field, the re-
quest of physicians that visitors be ex-
cluded from the county hospital, under
certain circumstances, was granted.
The herald., 1896-06-04
The Writ Denied

plication of Edward Sisnerat, the Po-
mona vineyardist. for a writ of habeas
corpus. Sisnerat was convicted of vio-
lating the liquor license of Pomona, and
brought the action for habeas corpus on
the ground that he grew the grapes from
which the wine he sold was manufactur
ed. and further that the first complaint
against him had been dismissed, and
that his offense. being a misdemeanor
under the statutes. this was bar to
any further proceedings. Judge Smith
found against the defendant. and he
will have to pay his fine and serve his
sentence in Jail. as imposed by the trial
court at Pomona