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The morning times., 1896-06-14
for the weavers and spinners, and the
orchard fruit for the distiller."
THE ANCIENT WELL,

for the weayers and spinners, and the
orchard fruit for the distiller."
THE ANCIENT WELL.
This chronicler says nothing of the well
which Is near the mansion, but 1t must
have been a pride to the family. Shell
tered from the heat by canopy and
vine grown lattice, it is still delightful
retreat. The moss co vered stone curb
yet stands, and many of the pilgrims drank
of the cool, pure water at the time
honored we'll The old oaken bucket is
let down by creaking chain and rope,
and suggests to every mind the familiar
words of the old song, which must have
been inspired by some cool, sheltered, aged
retreat as Gunston well.
1t is not known at what time the Masons
originally came to Virginia. The first
knowledge we have of their presence on this
side is from the entry OF land in colonial
records. In March, 1855, for the trans
portation of eighteen persons into the col
ony," 800 acres were given one Capt. VIM.
Mason-fifty acres on account of each i'm
migrant. Three years later he sold 500
acres of this land for Five COWS with
calves and 2 $500 pounds of tobacco )"
transferring herewith IAN rights for
hawking, hunting and fishing
This Mason was the great-great grand
father of George Mason of Gunston. None
site of Gunston estate. The Masons were
always large landhoIders, and through the
four generations preceding George Mason,
of Gunston. they may be said to have wned
at different times the eastern half of the
present State OF Virginia.
George Mason, OF GuDston, was born in
1725. He was the eldest of three chill
dren, having a brother and sister When
but twenty-three years old he was one Of
five candidates balloted Tor at the election of
burgesses in Fairfax county, and received
niDety-four votes This marked the be-
ginning OF brilliant career
HOW GUNsToN WAS BUILT.
In 1855 he began to build Gunston Hall,
which was the shrine OF Fridays pilgrim
age. The expense and difficulty of build
ing SO preteDtious a country home even at
this day would be Considerable None of
the materials were handy, except the huge
forest trees which yielded the massive
rafters and joists. How substantially they
builtin those da IS ma y beseenfrudn the gable
garret of GunstoD. The frame work is
positively Tremendous, and the JoiDture so
firm that nothing seemingly could wrench
It asunder
The finely carved panels and wainscot-
ing, the window glass, even the brick, had
to be imported The importation of build
ing material at this day would be an un-
thiDakb!e extravaganza. One hundred and
fifty years ago such q luxury as Gunston
must have been the marvel OF the nation as
the Vanderbilt mansion in North Carolina
is today.
Any contemplation OF the master of Guns
ton at once brings forth "reminiscences OF
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those days that itdoes now. Lord Coleridge.
chief Justice of England, visited Gunston
with william n. Evarts, then Secretary
OF State, and asked about this remarkable
feat. Evarts was great wag and replied:
'.Yes, indeed; ne did even better than that.
He once threw a sovereign across the At
lantic."
1t might not have been SO hard tothrow
dollar across the Potomac at Gunston $50
years ago There is short strip OF island
projecting out in the river which is sai6
to have been at one time the west bank.
1t is called Hollow Island, corruption Of
Holloa Island. because from the bank one
could "bolloa" across the river.
Tive quotations from his letters are fur
tber suggestive of the strength of char
, acter for which he was noted. He was
writing to his son, speaking OF the Revolu-
ton. Il will risk the last penny of my for
tune, aud the last drop CT my blood, upon the
issue; and trust that neither the DO wer OF
Great Britain nor the power OF hell VIII be
sble to prevail agaSnseus. II / eau only live
to see the American Union firmly ixed and
free governments firiHiy established in our
Western world, aua ctfn leave to my children
but crust of bread and liberty, shall die
satisfied and say, Will { he psaIniist, Lord,
now lnttest thoufthy servant depart in
peaee! ~ S;f
To his son ip Paris de wrote: "God bless
you my dear cbiidi and grant that we may
again meet in your native country as free
men; other wise, chats we never see each
other more. isthe prayer Of fyouraffectionate
father, G. Mason.s :
Mason died in f79e, at the age OF sixty
six, and was burieeo in the graveyard at
Gunston Han. One Of the chief purposes
OF the pilgrimage was to place a pa
triOtic emblem ats his tomb.
EXERCISES OF THE PILGRIMS.
Toward the family burying ground the
pilgrims then TUNED to listen to Justice
Harlan's address. No man more than he
perhaps, is better posted on the career OF
George Mason, or has done more TO keep
alive the memory of the author of the
Bill OF Rights by his patriotic utterances.
The formaiify Of marking the grave with
the hrouze. split sword and Maltese cross
with laurel wreath bearing the letters ..S.
A. f. 1776,' twas done by Gen Greedy. The
graves OF the Masons are IN the family
burying ground, about l5o yards from the
mansion, in the midst of beautiful grove
Of cedars. George Mason's own grave had
hitherto remained unmarked. which gave
added Significance to the patriotic act of
Friday. but weii-autifenticatedt tradition de-
ciares that his body was Inferred by the
side OF his wife. he had not been unmind:
ful Of her for over her remains he erected
a massive marble tablet with this iuscrir-
don:
Once she was all that charms and sweetens
A faithful mother, sister. friend and wife;
Once she was al atmakes mankind adore
Now, view this marble and be vain no more
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Tie steamer was in walttpg by the
waterside, when 10 the twilight tee pill
griins turned their backs upon the old
place. Down the hill they tramped like
Druids of old from . religious festival
IN the forests Of the iiifi. The sun was
low In the west. disniy lighting tie beayens,
throwing lengthy shadows before the band
OF patriotic pilgrims. The leaving was
more solemn than any other moment OF the
inspiring dag.
At Marshall Hall q landing was made
and an excellent and appetizing dinner
was served. Here the Hon. Randolph Nc
kim made q forcibie and much enjoyed
address.
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Somebody down. in New York may think
wouldn't do thing to him."
Just here detective tapped the would
be newspaper man on the shoulder and he
candidly admitted that he might not be in
position to take charge of the paper for
the next year or two.-Detroit Free Press.
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,SION OE GINSTON

weaves considerably compact account of
the mansion house and its original masters
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Their homes are models OF neatness and
thrift, Every house has its lourishiny
garden. and the fruits and vegetables of
the island are famous Tar up and down th.
lay. Young folk marry and set up house
keeping in new homes beside their elders
ard the teeninE waters of the bay provide
living for all. The islanders are reputed
to be especially critical in the matter Of
preaching, the tradition of the evangelist
donbtless making difficult the patti OF sub
sequent pastors
Hoopcr's Island, Smiths Island, and Tan
gier Island are all thriving and populous set
tEements. enjoying the ctnycnienccs and
comforts Of good Christian communities on
the mainland Old steamboat captains
sailing the lower bay point out a tiny
feiands long the home Of u New York poll
tician, who lefr the more fugsious island Of
Manhattan for the good Of its Inhabitants.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
PRATT CITY AFFAIRS.
Pay Day features-John kramer's Death in a
 Mine-FuneraI of Thomas Dougherty,

Saturday last was Pratt's first pay day for five weeks, and the day was cele- brated accordingly. A large sum was disbursed, and those to whom it was given, for the major portion, were not 10th to part with it. and did not seem to care to whom they gave it. Affrays were the order of the day, and the police force was kept in active service Saturday evening and portion of Sunday endeav- bring to preserve the peace. Officers Jor- dan and Starks had considerable trouble arresting negro Saturday night He re- sisted the officers and made an effort to fire upon them, but Officer Jordan was too quick for him. and shot him three times in quick succession. His wounds were dressed by Dr. George Brown, and at last accounts the negro was doing very we'll
 MT. Marion Woods was assaulted by an unknown negro, who beat him over the head very severely and attempted to rob him, but was unsuccessful.
 Several other minor affrays took place, all of which were, taken in hand by the police force.
 John Kramer, a helper in No. slope, died yesterday morning while at work in the mine. He was sent into the air course to close valve, and, not returning promptly, one of the miners was sent for him, who found him lying on the floor of the airway dead. No reason can be as- SlRneu lOT HIS Suuuen uedlu OlueT tHdU that he died of apoplexy or some affec- ton of the heart. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon
 The remains of Thomas Dougherty, who was killed in Birmingham Saturday afternoon, were inferred in the Pratt City cemetery yesterday afternoon. A large concourse of people attended his funeral services.
 Mrs Kenny. the aged mother of Officer Weaver of the police force, died Monday morning about o'clock. The entire com munity extends its sincere sympathy to MT. Weaver in his bereavement
 The Ensley Musical and Dramatic club gave an enjoyable entertainment at the Ensley school room last night.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church in Birmingham will give an apron party at the residence of Mrs M. l.. Reese to- night. The young people are cordially invited to attend. v
 The meeting of the Epworth league last night was an entire success. the pro- gramme rendered being exceptionally good
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

the reporter through the factory. In the picker room the cotton is taken from the bales and first mixed to a proper grade. It is then put on machines called break CTS, where it Is made into large cylindri- cal rolls called laps. The lap, after leaY- ing the finishing breaker is put upon the carding machines. There are twelve in the factory. From the carding machine it goes to the railroad head. a machine that twists it into large loose String. Next it goes to the drawing frame, thenee to the slumber, the speeders, spinning frame and to the spooler, the string meanwhile growing smaller and stronger, until 1t is almost as stout as the ordinary cotton thread used by seamstresses.. The final stop is the Dun warper, which takes the spool thread and twists it into warps. This warp is shipped east to the weav- ing mills, where it is made into cloth. -
 The daily output will be increased con siderably, if not doubled, as soon as the new Dun warper, now being placed is put into operation. 70
 There is some talk of adding a weaV- ing department to the factory, but the reporter could ascertain nothing definite in this regard. as@Hr Cotton, the owner of the plant, is out of the city at present.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Train Dispatcher Robert Moore Expired of
 Consumption Coming From Florida

The sad intelligence was received here last night of the death at Waycross, Ga., of Robert Moore of this city. He was a train dispatcher of the Louisville and Nashville railroad here. and while en- gagged in that capacity developed con sumption. He went to Florida, accom- panied by his mother. a brother and a sister, but the hoped for improvement did not take place. He grew surely worse until it was realized the end of the dread malady was not far distant, and 1t was decided to return to Alabama He died yesterday at Waycross, Ga, while the distressed little party were on their way to Birmingham.
 Deceased was q brother of Dr. John A Moore, a practiefng physician, and Mir. J. c. Moore, a telegraph operator, both of this city.
 The body win be inferred today at WIfrior.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
DULY, INCORPORATED.
Papers Filed by the Birmingham Auditorium
 Company Yesterday. Il ",

Gone on the records. y .9q
 declaration of incorporation for the Birmingham Auditorium company, as foretold in Sundays State Herald, was filed yesterday in the probate court. ss,
 The capital stock is Sl1 900 of 110 shares.
 Mr. Robert Jemison, T. l.. McGowah, B. B. Conner, J. A. VanHoose, Rufus, N. Rhodes, w. N. Malone and C.. A. Moiint- joy are the incorporators.
 The stockholders of the company will meet this evening at 730 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms to hear the report of the committee on location, and 10 transact such other business as may be presented. Fsfvs as.F,te < ,.9s
 The scommittees report, it is believed, will divulge interesting and gratifying intelligence for tho stockholders. a ".
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
PARTY LAW
Adopted by the Executive Committee on
 Tuesday, January 2l.

tuesday, January 2l. 1. Whereas, The democratic committee of the United States, in its call of the na- tional convention, adopted a wise and conservative policy in inviting all con- servative citizens, irrespective of past po- ltical associations or differences, to join in sending delegations to the said con- vention; therefore, be 1t Resolved by the state democratic ex- ecutive committee of Alabama, That we hereby invite all conservative voters ir- respective of past political associations or differences, who can unite with us in the effort for pure economical and con- stitutional government. and who will sup port the nominees and principles of the democratic party, to join with us in send ing delegates to the approaching state convention, to be held at the state capi- tol in the city of Montgomery upon a day to be fixed by this committee. The fore going shall also apply to the conventions called to nominate county and beat can didates.
 2. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in said conyen- tion as 1t had in the last state conyen- tion.
 B. Each county executive committee shall decide for It's county whether the delegates to the state convention shall be selected by primary election, beat meetings, county conventions or mass meetings.
 4. No delegate to the congressional con- vention shall be elected at the same time that delegates are selected to the state convention
 D. That the executive committee of each county shall have the right to deter mine whether to admit any but white voters to the priWaries of their respec- tive counties.
 Delegates to the congressional conven- ton shall be elected in such manner as the respectfye county executive commit tees shall determine. on Saturday, the 22d day of August. 1896. and the congress sional conventions of the several distrfNks in the state shall be held on Tuesday. September 1, 1896. at such places as the respective congressional executive com mittees may determine. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in the congressional convention that it is allowed under the foregoing apportionment in the state convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Bob Wright, colored, was placed in the county jail yesterday afternoon on the charge of murder. Recently he be came involved in a quarrel with a negro woman. it is said, at Dolsita mines, and shot and killed her. He was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff John Hewitt
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
Lively Sport at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 24.-Cloudy, warm weather marked the eightieth day of the winter meeting, and about the middle of the afternoon a light rain began to fall. making the track bit slow for the last event.
 A large crowd of $500 people was on hand and witnessed some lively sport, with the money prettily evenly divided between favorites and outsiders. A mile and quarter handicap the feature of the day, was won in clever fashion by Peytonia, who was nearly an equal fa- forite with Blasco. Peytonia ran the dis tance in 20SA with ninety-flve pounds up, bea ting Midstar and Ondague in a rattling finish. The three lapped at the end Blasco was horribly ridden by Hicks A stable companion of Peytonia, loco, also won the second race at the long odds of 30 to 1. Invade, another outsider, won the opening event in which Buckmore got away poorly to rather ragged start. Mollie B. beat Ban Johnson in the third, but had the latter not got pocketed in the first half mile he would have won. Kitch, the second favorite won the fifth race easily, and in the last event the odds-on-favorite, Cos sack. after leading for six furlongs, tired and Springvale, the second choice, beat him out in drive. The track is likely to be muddy for Tuesday. Summarizes
 First race, one mile, Selling-Invage, no (Masson). 12 to 1, won; Rossmore, 112 O. HilD to 2, second; Chugnut, 102 (W Taylor), 25 to i, third. Time, 1:42h. Wedgefeld. Buckmore, Zalvidar. Imp. Bimbo and Souvenir also ran.
 Second race, seven and half furlongs, selling-Joco, 105 (Gatewood), 30 to 1, won; San Bias, IA (Freeman). 5 to 1. seeond Hot Spur, no c. HilD, to l, third. Time, 1884. Helen Wron. Arkan- sas Traveller, Boone, Pokino, Pony Rob and Ulster also ran.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling Mollie B., 107 (J. HilD. to 1, won; Ban Johnson, 95 (Newcom), to l, second. Constantine, 105 CHarD, 9 to 2, third. Time, 1:20%. Hubert, Jim ,Hogg, Judge Debouse and Legrande also ran.
 Fourth race, handicap. one mile and quarter-Peytonia 95 (Gatewood), 4 to l. won; Midstar, 104 (Ross), , to 1, second; Ondague. 96 CT Murphy, 12 to 1, third Time. 2:0SA. Dockstader. Clarus, Boro. Blasco. Le Banjo. Uncle Jim and Cyan .ther also ran.
 Fifth race, seven and a half furlongs--- Kitche, 107 (Sherrer). to 1, won; Julie, 90 (Clay), 5 to 1. secend;s Discard, 104 tH. Wflliams), 25 to 1. third. Time, 1:37h. Ben Walmsley, Helena, Sister Rosalind, Flame, Willis and Glendaga also ran
 Sixth race, seven furlongs, selling Springvaie,- l07 (Hart), 5 to 1, won; Cos sack, 1O7 (Js HilD, g to 10, second; Leonard B., 107 (Thorpe), 6 to l. third. Time, 1:2Sk. Cerro Gordo, Rightmore, Spendo- line and Billy Kinney also ran.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

Max O'Rell's popular lec- ture, "Her Royal Highness, Woman," "Opera House Friday evening, will sparkle with wit ana numOr. 2-25-A
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
NIGHT SHIFT TRIED.
Glimpse of inc Birmingham Cotton Factory at Work

A State Herald reporter last night vis- ited the cotton factory on Second avenue and Eighth street. It was the first time that any work has been done at night, although hereafter regular night shift will be put on and the factory be kept in continuous operation.
 The power is furnished by 150 horse power Buckeye engine.
 MT. J. II. Farr, the foreman. conducted
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
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YESTERDAYS COURT RECORDS.
Fireman VoweIl Sues the |. & N.--Judgments
 in the City Court.

m the City Court.
 In the city court Reuben T. Vowell has
 filed a suit for $20000 damages against
 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
 company. The plaintiff claims that he
 was badly injured at Whites tank by a
 sudden jerk of the engine while he, as fireman, was giving the engine water, and by reason of the sudden start of the
 locomotive he alleges that he was seri- ously hurt. The case of James Samson, Jr, pro ami, vs. Sloss Iron and Steel company is on trial, and will probably be con- cluded today A judgment for $1S2 was rendered in favor of the Berney National bank vs. The Berney National bank also took Judgment for $7027.75 against the West End Land company. Sam Tate, Jr., vs John B. Reid; judg- ment for $1S72. Lucy P. Hudgins vs. Dora P. Francis: | judgment with leave to prove damages. R. F. Manley & Go. vs. J. s. Smith damages assessed at $322. Obediah Dumas vs. Sam Faucett; judg- ment for $92. Juries for the week were empaneled as l follows: Jury No. 1-G. c. Jones, H. M. DeJar- l nette, E. s. Miles, B. F. Eaton, George | R. Smith, M. V. Goodwin, John Rowse, l James L. Campbell, William Wheeler, B. l E. Hogan, G. w. Rowan, Hugh D. Will son. Jury No. 2-W. H. Bailey, s. H. Bur l ford, William T. Parker, J. N. Vines, R. | B. Ustick, T. Webb, s. McCulla. George | Bates, Sam Wallace, J. D. Crosswaite. - Criminal Court. This court will spend the week on the l misdemeanor docket. | Real Estate Transfers. R. M. Buck and wife to N. W. Scott, | lots l. 2, 3, 8, g. block 13 Finney & Jones' addition to Ensley City; $62. J. W. and s. L. Wilson to D. D. Ratliff, | southwest quarter of southwest quarter, | section 12, township 20, range 5, west; | $260. w. D. Bush and wife to K. F.,Deacey, | lot in Smithfield in exchange for other property Inferior Criminal Court. | Agnes Curry affray; $1. Lila Cummings, affray; $1. Annie Maddox, escape; s. Will Weems, disorderly conduct $4. Julia Scott assault and battery with a rock: $1. l Cora Melton, colored, disorderly con- | duct; $4 Ross Beckham, same; $1. Foust Beckham, same: S5. Tom Manhor, same: $5. l M Sulsby, same: $3. May Sykes, playing cards on Sunday; $5. Grant Bennett, same: S15. | Will Harris, same; $15. Alice Campbell, same; $3 | J. Mcdonald, disorderly conduct: 8. Toney Williams larceny of coal from
 the Birmingham Railway and Electric company; s15.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
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 to l6 years, at soc up. MEMS ODD PANTS in latest novelties and designs. PERFECT PETERS.
 MEMS FURNISHINGS-Co line FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and hobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready for your inspection.
 M. VEL & BRO. 5000 SUIT or $5O.OO SILK DRESS for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket with every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
DAILY BULLETIN,

Reports received at Birmingham, Ala, on February a. 1896.
 Observations taken at all stations at a. m, 75th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. 24.--The forecast of the weather is as follows Fair, with diminishing cloudiness; light, northerly winds
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-25
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of John O'Neill ST., are requested to attend his funeral. from St. Pauls Catholic church, this morning at 10 o'clock