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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
MOST DEPLORABLE TRAGEDY Officer Bodeker Last Night Fa-
 tally Shot a Man. TOOK HIM FOR A F00TPAD Victim of His Bullet Proved to Be Frank Buchanan, Friend and Neighbor-Oc-
 cured in the Dark.

Mr. Frank Buchanan well known
 white man of this city, was killed by Po- lice Officer George Bodeker at 1110 o'clock last night within 30 feet of the latter's gate and within half block of the formers home.
 The killing, as related to State Her
 aid reporter by MT. George Bodeker, oc-
 cured as follows:
 T had just left home, at Fifteenth street and Avenue H, to come to police headquarters for the purpose of report ing for duty. About 20 feet from my gate and in a dark spot a man about 15 feet from me hailed me, saying: Hold
 up, there. I replied: You stay where you are or I will shoot you. The man kept advancing, a second time ordering me to hold up, and 1 fired my pistol at random, thinking to scare him off. This had no effect and the man
 continued coming toward me. again or dering me to hold up when I again fired, this time twice. The man then walked past me and at the inner edge of the pavement fell backwards and was dead almost instantly. He never spoke a word after being shot"
 Mir. Bodeker said that as soon as he found the man was hit he went and awakened a neighbor and asked him to telephone Capt Will Weir that he had killed a man and for him to come there at once
 Before Captain Weir arrived three lit 1 tie boys came along and one of them walked up to the dead man and, peering
 in his face, exclaimed, That is my papa" He then told MT. Bodeker 1t was MT. Frank Buchanan.
 Shortly after this Captain Weir ar rived and MT. Bodeker surrendered.
 While they were yet there a daughter of the deceased came up and said she
 thought her father had been harmed as soon as she heard the shots fired.
 The remains were taken to the Warner Smiley undertaking rooms and dressed,
 and it was here found that MT. Buch-
 anan's death was caused by a bullet wound through the heart, the ball enter ing just above the left nipple. He also had slight wound on the left arm.
 Deceased was member of the Amal-
 gamated Association of Iron and Steel
 Workers and was an employe of the
 Birmingham Rolling mills. He has a most excellent wife and grown daughter and several smaller children, whose grief at the sad tragedy Is heart-rending.
 MT. Bodeker is almost crazed with grief over the sad and unfortunate oc- currence, particularly so, as he says, be-
 cause his family and that of the de-
 ceased are near neighbors and warm personal friends.
 MT. Bodeker is under arrest at police headquarters.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
SET FOR TUESDAY.
Case of Stephen Pratt, the Alleged Gold Brick
 Man.

The case of Stephen Pratt, the alleged gold brick man, is set for Tuesday next.
 Inquiry yesterday as to his whereabouts and intentions disclosed that he was in New York city, when last heard from which was a few days ago. He wrote to his attorney, Dan A. Greene. Esq, letter exclusively on business asking as to the date of his trial. etc.
 Mir Greene says Pratt writes good let ter, sensible and to the point. He said noth- ing in his communication about reaching here in time for his trial.
 It is not believed that the single gold brick standard man will be here to main tain the parity of his action and profess sions. Of course his absence means the forfeiture of S60OO legal tender wheels or convertible notes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Corbett Must Apologize.

New York, March 14-The heavy weight championship battle of the world Is just as much in the embryo as ever Corbett has signed articles of agreement that purported to be from the National Sporting club of London. This organi- zation has repudiated the articles of agreement and sticks to its original dec laration. That is that no preparation in which Corbett's name is involved will be seriously entertained until the ex- champion has withdrawn his remarks made about the National Sporting club and apologized to the members of that organization.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
MONDAY Penangs, 8 cents; Indigo calico, 4 Ia cents;
 AT HIRSCH'S. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Miss Emily Bancker, with her compan- ion players, closed a successful engage ment at O'Brien's last night. While there were but few present at the evening per4 formance, the matinee attendance amply made up for this.
 The play has given general satisfac- ton and all present at each perform ance showed this by their hearty laugh ter and liberal applause.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
ARRESTED IN MOBILE.

Ex-Chief Clerk of City Assessors Office in
 Chicago.
 Mobile, March 14.-W. H. Madden ex- chief clerk of the city assessors office in Chicago, was arrested here today on telegram from the inspector of police at New Orleans charging him with forgery He arrived here today from New Or leans, accompanied by his wife The story is that he in collision with officials of the office, obtained rebates on tax re- ceipts amounting to several thousand dollars. He says that he is innocent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
The Monarch.

This wheel is having wonderful sale with the rides that keep up with the day. At the cycle show in Chicago they were awarded the 5000 cash prize for the best display and the Cycle Press of France mentions the fact that Monarch was exhibited at the Paris cycle show and attracted favorable comment. Mayberry & Watson, 1917 Second avenue. ara ayents
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
su- su-tue-thurs-eow-wky-1yr
Legal Notice.

state Of Alabama, Jefferson County-Pro-
 bate Court, 9th day of March, 1896.
 Estate of T. E. Jackson Deceased
 This day came R. E. Jackson. administra tor Of the estate of T. E. Jackson de evidences and statement for a final settle ment of his said administration
 ,odid IS orderedt that the 31st day of March Io9o De appointed day for making such settlement. at which time all parties in in- they think proper o IL 3-8-sun-3t N io""eo'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
KilIad His Broth ar

Petersburg, Va, March 14.-In Prince Georges county, five miles from here, George Butler today shot and killed his brother Joe. Butler was assaulting his 10-year-old brother when Joe interfered to prevent the boy from being seriously injured. George became very angry and shot Joe dead The murderer has so far elded arrest
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
George Y. Scott,s Appointment.

Washington, March 14-Secretary Hoke Smith has appointed George r. Scott of Rosedale, Miss, commissioner to investigate the Osage annuity roll. The compensation will be about S13 per day including expenSes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Do not fail to see "Our Regi- ment" at O'Brien's Monday
Two Acts Approved.

Washington, March 14.-The president has approved the act granting two con demned cannon to the First regiment of North Carolina state guard, and the act repeating section 55S revised statutes re- quiring the district judge for the South ern district of Florida to reside at Key
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Nominated for Congress,

Columbus, O., March 14.-Congressman L. J. Fenton was nominated for congress by the republican congressional conven- tion at Portsmouth today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington March 14.-The treasury gold at the close of business today stood at $126, ,761, ,S49. The withdrawals for the day were $204,500
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

To Cure Cold in One Day.
 Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-1p
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

We are headquarters in California wines. such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled In quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind Give us trial and be con- vinced. NJ & A. WISE
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Worth Considering.

Buy and save at the same time when you deal with us. Save time. money and endless amount of worry and trouble
 BEN M. JACOBS & BROS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
wants to Succeed MT. Crisp.

Atlanta. March 14.--A special from Hawkinsville to the Constitution says that Charles R. Warren, young lawyer in the Third Congressional district. an- nounces as candidate for representa- tive to suecsed Ex-Speaker Crisp Judge Allen Fort will probably announce this next week.
 "Our Regiment" at O'Brien's Monday night.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
M. WE'LL < BRO,
Fashionable TaiIors,
 Clothiers and Furnishers, 1915 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING GOODS makes our TAILORING DE- APARTMENT complete and loaded down with FOREIGN WOOLENS of the latest patterns. Would suggest that you call and select your Spring Suit
 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav- ing sold out our old stock, we were en- abled to purchase the finest and most complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's Clothing ever shown in Birmingham. New Goods arriving daily. THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age 4 10 l6 years, at 5Oc up. MEMS ODD PANTS in latest novelties and designs. PERFECT PETERS.
 MEMS FURNISHINGSACo line FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and noooy patterns. Spring Hats now ready for your inspection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
M. VEL & BRO.

$5o.O0 SUIT or $5O.OO SILK DRESS Tor Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket With every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

Buy WHEAT! 1ais GhS aquse'. juss sda. na. ;u o .. eo. -... menced. Wheat VIII go to soc within short time Send for fer our book on "Speculation' and daily mar- ket le r. wh ch are free
 VAN hlPEh x CO.,, Commission Brok CTS.
 o-l-su-4t Riato Building, Chicago
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Pure Blood

Is the great requisite for good health, be- cause the blood is the vital fluid which
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall.
 BEN NJ JACOBS, Local Observer Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

carries nourish- ment and support to all the organs of the body. Make your blood pure now by the use of the great blood purifier Hoods Sarsapa- rilla. Prof. Edwin F. Norton, pro- lessor of French and German at Olivet College.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Special Price

An Elgin movement silvereen case. stem winder and stem set Watch-guar- anteed twelve months-$600.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15

Highest temperature, 6llowest, 33; aver age, AT
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham, Ala on March IA 1S96
 Observations taken at all stations at a. m., 75th meridian time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
Rocky Ford Silver Club.

A meeting Of friends OF free silver was
held Tuesday evening. The attendance
wins large and good interest manifested.
Thirty signatures were obtained to tie
following declaration of principles:
We, the undersigned. recognizing the
paramount importance OF the silver ques-
ton, hereby enroll ourselves as members
of the Rocky Ford Silver Club, and do
hereby pledge ourselves to aid and work
for tho advancement of the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver and gold ut the
ratio Of 16 to l; the object Of this organi.
zation being hon-partizan in state and
county politics, is to educate ourselves
and others on the financial question.
The following officers were elected:
Pres, DIR. II. G. Sigman; Vice Pres,
Mrs. W. E. Anderson; Sec O. NJ. Rob-
ins; Treas, DR.. w. J. McDonald; Exec
utive Com, VIM. Guthrie, F. Y. Hauck,
r. q. Beall.
Msssrs Sigman, Robins and Hall were
appointed a committee on constitution
and bylaws.
The next meeting will be held Satur-
day, Nov %. :.
All friends OF silver are invited to call
on either Dr.. Sigman or G. NJ. Robins
and enroll as members.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

The Epworth League is progressing
and last Sunday evenings service was
an excellent one and well attended. Ev-
erybody is welcome. Come and be ben.
etitted.
Thresliing is about nll dono and the
fact that most OF our farmers got two
crops OF seed gives us tho best yield in
the county.
Mr.. Snyder OF Rocky Ford has been
among us buying calves.
Calvin and Traverse Jackson, with
their families, have just returned from
Kansas. They como by wagon.
We note loads OF wood coming from
tho cednrs every dny. This fine weather
is m excellent time for laying in wiu-
ter's supply Of fuel.
J.T. Wasson has his new house about
plastcred inside and ont, and 1t makes
one OF the best residences in the Hol-
brook district.
Hon. w. N. Randall wns out Monday
looking after the company's ditch and
groin interests.
A few Of Rocky Ford's sportsmen were
at the lake lust week. We heard great
many gun shots and feathers flew in ev-
cry direction, but thcre was no nOticea-
bic decrease in tho number OF ducks
when the sportsmen left.
We hear people all tho time grumbling
about tho awful condition Of the farmers.
About nine out of every ten OF these
grumblers arc not and never were farm
ers, but are general cranks who never
had anything to do with farm and
would not work ON one il thoy could bot
ter their condition athousand times by SO
doing. II the political shysters and
newspapers will giye the "poor, ignorant
md be the very foundation OF four more
years OF prosperity, even with Mark
Hanna and Mckinley ut the govern
ments head.
Buzz
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

AT the recent session OF tho district
court Harry Houston, charged with cat
tie stealing forfeited the $3.50 put in tho
First National bank in lieu OF bond.
(By way OF parenthesis we will remark
that depositing cash is far better for tho
county than taking bond. Tho cnsl,
can be used but the forfeited bonds are
never collected) David O. Thomas
charged with the murder CT John Merri-
am in Holbrook was arraigned and tho
trial postpor ed until the spring term.
Frank Zeigler who stolo n wheel from A.
Fl, Griswold OF Rocky Ford was sent to
the Reform school. Harvey Bond, after
lying in jail for six months for assaulting
Jos. Koon, was given another three
months in Jail.
The gold standard Republicans held
n ioliication meeting ut the opera house
Saturday evening. Hon. G.. w. Collins
OF Pueblo delivered congratulatory
speech, largely thrift, which Commission
or Washburn says WINS AL. Mr.. Stauffer
sung an original song composed for the
occasion. But the Mckinley boom has
not commenced.
-Of tho 3,1OO sheep brought from New
Mexico by H. Z, Ellingwood, Senator
Swink gets 1000, and NJ. Badger 1900.
Tho Rocky Ford country is looking up
US sheep feeding country.
What is probably tho conclusion Of
tho long pending Manning Mooney liti-
CATION WINS reached in the district court
on Wednesday. The action brought by
Mrs. Manning was to set aside chattcl
mortgage given by hor to Ella B. Mooney
on the ground Of fnilure Of the mortgage
to furnish any part Of the $500, for which
the mortgage was given. Mooney fnilel
to appear either by person or by nttor-
noy at the trial; and after hearing the cv-
idcnce Judge Dixon ordered decree
prepared canceling both the note and
chattel mortgage given by Mrs. Manning
and giving her Judgment for damages
sustained in tho sum OF s2,l5O agninst
Ella B. Mooney & A. Mooney jointly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
AROUND THE CORNERS.

The new brick school house half way
between Rocky Ford and Manzanola is
to hive Sunday School, At meeting
hold last Sunday for the purpose Of or.
ganizing nearly thirty were in attend
ance. The following officers and teach.
ers were elected: Superintendent, II. j.
Woodbury.; Sec, Mrs. Rasmussen; Treas.
Mr.. Gould; Teachers: Mrs. Miles,
Miss Gertle Jobee, Mrs. Peek. Sunday
School will be held next Sunday, Nov. %
ut 2 p. m. All are earnestly invited to
attend.
The attendance at our school has 81
increased that tho directors were com.
PEELED to order now seats a few days
since. Chas Knapp is teaching an excel
leat school.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
oTERO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
GRAND VALLEY.
Sunday School at Rest school house at
o'clock p. M. Mrs. Geo. Egbert Supt,

Fred Check has the foundation OF fAul
Gervais brick dwelling finished and will
soon complete the walls.
Presiding Elder RAIDER has promised to
organize a new M. r. circuit in Otero
county, one preaching place on which
will be the Best school house. The new
preacher is expected next Sunday.
Cloyd Biggs is conducting success.
ful school with an average attendance OF
about 35.
Rev. Andrews OF La Junta preached at
the Best school house last Sunday.
A pound social will be given at the
home OF Mrs. Bennett tomorrow friday
Each visitor is expected to take pound
(or more) OF some article OF food. Mrs
Bennett is widow in humble circum
stances and worthy OF most generous
donation on this occasion.
For several weeks Alex Best has beer
feeding his milch cows threshed alfalfa
hay and he is now selling the richest
milk no hns ever produced.
The LIN Juntn creamery runs wagon
regularly through n portion OF the valley
saving the farmers the trouble OF taking
their own milk.
Tho commodious home OF A. D. Best
was tho scene Of highly enjoyed social
event last Friday. Mrs. Best had
planned a surprise for him on his forty.
third birthday. The large house and
portion OF the extensive yard were filled
with friends. Four times was bounti.
full table spread and served to a total oi
over sixty people. The dinner was an
unusually fine one. After dinner tho la
dies admired each others new dresses and
exchanged receipts for making angel
food cake and sweet pickles, while the
men compared thresling returns, talked
OF the local roundup-not forgetting e
praise Bryan's remarkable campaign and
renew their allegiance to tho great cause
he 80 nobly represents. MIR. Best is one
Of the old-timers in Colorado, having
como to the state in 1878. For 10 years
he Inns lived at his present home where
he has 800 acres under cultivatiop-hnli
OF which is in alfalfa. Mr.. Best is ono OF
the few farmers In the valley who have
tried raining red clover. From a field oi
IA ncres which had been injured by
flooding he thrcshed 70 bushels OF seed
which sold ut $40 per 100 pounds. He
thinks SO much Of tho crop that he will
continue it's cultivation.
After such a dinner as that at Alel
Bests last Friday it would be hard to &c
back to corn bread, jackrabbit and High
Line water.
Mrs. Grace Barkley Wilcox Of Denver
was guest at tho Best surprise dinner
last Friday. It wns her first Grand Val.
Icy dinner experience aud she enjoyed
the dinner and it's social opportunities
very much.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

The Alfalfa L. &c g. Co.'S yards have q
lively appearance, the different yards
being filed with choice grades of cattle.
w. E. Alexander is in town in the in
terest OF the new 90. Fowler is going
to boom.
Surveyor Powell is running laterals
along the streets preparatory to turning
in water.
Four cars of cattle and two of hay
were shipped to-day.
Hard & Sons are loading hay almost
daily.
L. II. Fenlason was to-day showing n
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
prospective land buyer the Fowler
country. Lee is a rustler.

prospective land buyer the Fowler
country. Lee is rustler.
There was large crowd at Dunton's
sale Saturday. Everything brought fair
prices except horses.
Photographer Orr of Rocky Ford ia
here taking number Of town and coun'
try views which will appear in tho new
book advertising Fowler and vicinity
More about this later.
Tne trustees Of the M. E. church will
select their lots and commence building
parsonage Immediately.
Harry Lee has gone to Kansas to sell
the kitchen cabinet.
We listened to good sermon at the
Rocky Ford NJ. e. church Sunday morn.
ing and met a number Of old friends and
acquaintanaces.
No BAD,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
A GoldLug Talks Out in School


To tho Editor OF tho Enterprise.
While sauntering along Main street a
few days ago I saw crowd very much
interested Supposing it to be dog
fight I rushed in only to discover Cap.
Enyart OF Neb. (a brother OF Ab.), who
was entertaining a very promiscuous
mob, silver men in the middle, yelling
| with laughter, and sprinkling Of gold
bugs on the outskirts with not even q
suburb OF smile on their faces. The
latter slipped away one at time except
one who kept fortifying the inner man
and expounding Mckinley doctrines al-
ternately.
Capt. Enyart is goldbus. His rea-
son, he frankly acknowledges, is because
he ,s a money lender and not because it
is for the good OF the country, for this he
cmphnticnlly denies. He says he is look
ing out for Enyart. not the dear people
his motto, like Vanderbildt's, being "The
people be damned"
Bryan has been his lawyer for years;
he voted for him and believes he Inns mo
equal on top of earth in intellect and in
tcgrity."
1t WIS most amusing to hear how 1--WE
did it," But, he says, they can not af-
ford such IN expensive campaign again,
and that no power on earth, il Bryan is
alive, can prevent his election in 1900.
Tho Captain boasts OF how they lied,
promising everything, knowing that the
promises could never DO fulfilled. He
can not understand why farmers raising
10 cent corn and 8 cent oats can be such
blamed fools.
"We scared them into voting our wny''
is tho way he puts it. He kept his audi
ence in roars OF laughter by telling ap-
propriate stories OF how tho crowiing
was done, giving instances Of men in his
country worth $4,000 to whom tho
banks would not furnish money to pay
freight on cattle to feed. NJ.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

The Mckinley Republicans Of Colo
RADIO have soft snap compared with
their brethren Of the eastern states
Here they are 50 few in number that
the postofices and other pie will not be
nearly 30 hard to obtain. You see there
pre some advantages about belonging to
u very small minority.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

The Denver papers report that F. d.
Wood, the Int Democratic nominee for
representative. will contest Hon j. II.
Crowley:s election. This is only for tho
purpose Of giving Mr.. Wood little
prominence-there being no possibility
Of the contest having successful tcrmi-
nation
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

1t was not such bad defeat after
all. A change Of $4,000 votes in pine
states would have elected Bryan. And
that il not much OF change consider
ing the great mass Of voters in the Unit
ed States,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
THURSDAY. NOV. 10, 1896.

II Hon. Thos. R. Honmire would
kindly inform waiting public whom he
has selected for postmaster at Rocky
Ford IL would save On immense amount
Of worry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

p. X. Blinn OF the Experiment Sta
lion is in correspondence with the State
Agricultural College to ascertain the
lime when it will suit two of the profess
prs to attend the proposed institute at
Rocky Ford. .'e'- "@'- -
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HOLBROOK.

LAKE VIEW CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Sunday School ut 2::O p. m. every Sunday
Preaching Mt 3::U p. M.
Epworth League ut y. M.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
The Bryan Reception.

For the Bryan Receptions at Denver
and Pueblo, November q and 25 respec-
lively, the following rates have been
sgrced to: Rocky Ford to Denver and
return s5i5; Rocky Ford to Pueblo md
return e. IS. Selling date to Dcnver
Nov. y and for train No. 8 Of Nov. "a.
Selling dntc to Pueblo Nov. 25 only.
Final limit in each case on all tickets to
bc Nov. 27.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19
AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. Nov IL, 'ee
limited STATES LAND oEElcE,

U Pueblo. Colo. Nov. II, 71sp6
Notice Is hereby Eivon that OIn Nelson OF
Nianzanoln, Colo. Inns fled notice of intent
lon to make final proof before tho Clerk Of
District Court for Otero county, Colo, ut his
Office In La Junta, Colo. on Monday, tho 2Sth
day OF December 1896, on timber ctltaro ap.
plication No. II2c, for the northwest quarter
of section No. 20 In township No. q South.
Range No bS West.
lie names rs witnesses: j. N. Beaty, Rob-
crtO McClnin, Samuel McCarty and ID. L.
Powell all OF ManzinolH, Colo.
25-3O RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-19

FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching Services every alternate Sunday
Mt II n. IN.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10 u. M.
Singing practice every alternate Sunday n'
IL u. NJ.
Church Socials every two weeks.
REV. j. q. GiLDERT. Pastor.