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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
BROoKsIDE.
A Johnston Club of Thirty-six Organized 1T
 Twenty Minutes.


 Brookside, Feb. 15.-(Special)-A call was issued today for the purpose of or ganizing a Johnston club and in twenty minutes after the call was issued the club was organized with thirty-six mem bers, all prominent citizens. The follow ing officers were elected: Frank Culver house, president; w. M. Craynan, vice president; J. R. Tate, secretary; T. C. Culverhouse, treasurer. The following prominent men of the beat compose the club: w. w. Jones, Luther Jones, C. M. Stewart H. McLaurine. A. P. Keener, M. P. Halbrook, William Field. J. E. Sheelor, J. l.. Simpson, L. M. Daniel, r. c. Courson, T. R. Dreaper, R. J. Sloan, J. H. Williamson. c. E. Rufdy, ID. E. Morrow, J. R. Pate, T. c. Culverhouse, Charles H. Smith, J. W. Gedwin, w A. Marshall. B. W. Wood. w. D. Glenn, John Batman, J. E. Robins, J. H. Tay- Tor. J. F. Williams, T. w. Kinney, H. Sheriff, w. J. Armstong. Tim Rardin and George W. Morrow. Another meet ing will be held on Wednesday. when the membership will be swelled to about 100,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
ANNISTON.
A "Good Roads" Movement--The Pip'
 Works Have Changed Hands.

A Good Roads" Movement--The Pipe
 Works Have Changed Hands.
 Anniston, Feb. 15.-(Special)-The An niston Pipe and Foundry company has purchased the splendid pipe works plant dn the western portion of the city, which it has been operating for the past three wears under a lease, and will immediately make some extensive improvements. The plant has six pits. but only five are equipped. and of these only four nave been opera ted. The fifth pit will be placed in use and the sixth equipped for the moulding of 60-inch pipe. an extraor- dinarily large size. The company is con- sidering and will most likely change at an early date the motive power of the plant from steam to electricity.
 Mayor flight has selected the follow ing gentlemen as a delegation to repre- sent Anniston at the meeting which will be held in Chicago on Wednesday. Feb ruary 19, in the interest of the proposed Chicago and Southern States exposition: Messrs. William Noble, s. c. Sproull and James Keith, Jr. They will go over to Atlanta Monday morning, and leave from that city that evening on special train.
 O. w. Cooper has been elected presi- dent, l.. B. Miller vice-president and D. C.. Cooper secretary and treasurer of the mill company. Work will begin on the Buildings at an early date.
 The Commercial club is doing a great work for Anniston now in having good roads built out in various directions from the city. One over the mountain to the northeast to White Plains and the north ern end of Choccolocco valley, one of the most prosperous farming communities in the state is now under way, and work on a better and straighter highway through Oxanna to Oxford and on to the south will be commenced next week, the money having been raised today. The club has also under consideration road from the city to the northwest to Worthwhile and the lower end of Alexandria valley. which is very fertile and thickly populated. Cal houn probably has as good roads as any county in Alabama, but they were opened many years ago before Anniston's day. and as a consequence lead to Oxford and Jacksonville, then about the only towns in the county. and not to Anniston. This arrangement forces farmers in many in Stances to travel from one to a half dozen
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the cause of silver '5first.laat and all the
MARION.
An Elegant Reception-Perry Will Send |
 Solid Johnston Delegation.

An Elegant Reception-Perry Will Send a
 Solid Johnston, Delegation. 3 Marion, Feb. s15.x-(Special)- and Mrs. J. c. Lawrence gave an elegant re- ception Thursday in their beautiful new home on Greene street, May they live long and prosper, and may they en- joy life as much as their friends did the "house warming"
 The frequent rains are interfering greatly with farm work. The weather Is very warm for this season of the year.
 There are five candidates out for sher- if, three for assessor three for collector and two for treasurer.s Others may an- nounce later Oh. .!ss
 Mrs. J. H. Lee left today for New Or leans to be absent some time.
 Mir and Mrs. Charley Stickney Of Bir- mingham visited Marion one day this week.
 We understand an effort is being made here to organize a>Clarke club, but with out much success. Perry county will send solid Johnston delegation to the state convention. sF s.
 Prof. s. H. Clark of Chicago university and principal of the Chataqqua School of Expression. twill give eA dramatic re- cital at the Judsons next Friday night.
 The ladies of the Episcopal church will give concert and dramatic entertain ment tonight at the court house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
HAYNEv1LLE.
Populist and Republican Committee Meet
 ing-Pops Favor Their First Love.

HaynevilleI Feb 15.-(SpeciaL)-The re- publican executive committee met here today, Hon. Ben DeLemos presiding. Thirty-nne out of forty members were present, besides about seventy-five prom inent men in the party. It was the first meeting in two years, There was no dfsr- cussion as to fusion. Ex-Senator John w. Jones proposed a new apportionment for delegates to the, county convention. By unanimous vote the chairman of the committee was, Instructed to call at county convention allowing him to name tha "a as+a,ts .- 19arIGs I9ri 9
 The populist committee met at Mt. Willing Thursday. Nothing has Deerp heard of their acti0ns.5 It was reported9 however, that a majority favored ap rels turn to their first love. no
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speaking of Hon. R.. H. Clarke. Of the number present there were about thirty populists and at least seventy-fve avowed Johnston3men. The applause for MT. Clarke was not deafening, nor was the house ovsrcfowded There was plen- ty of standing room. He said the only difference between Johnston and him self was the money. question and asked that all men suppoa him because he rep resented sound money. He welcomed populists into thsegparty and wanted their support. HfS'gold arguments fell flat. Assss
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The Ancient Order of Hi bernians, Division No. 3. will give their first grand ball Tuesday, February 10, at Frs wells Hall. Tickets admitting gentleman and ladies, soc.
 2-16-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
FLORENCE.

Large Land 6ale--Landerdale County Dem-
 ocratic Committee Meeting.
 Florence, Feb. 15.-What was probably the largest sale of land ever made in this county for cash was consummated this morning. when the Biggs brothers pur- chased from F. M. Perry 1900 acres of land for ,OO0 cash. The land is located eight miles from Florence, in the ''re- serve" The purchasers are two young men who recently came here from Mary land.
 ecutive committee met here today. The committee called the county convention for April 15 and the primaries for April il. No plan of work was mapped out,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
MADE LOTS OF PEOPLE HAPPY.
2.ie.2t-su-tue

cigar and tobacco department of Sim mons, Durham & Co.,, made many smok- CTS happy yesterday by presenting them
 with card entitlng them to a Daniel Boone cigar when presented to any deal-
 CT in the city. The Daniel Boone is scent cigar and an excellent smoker. and
 those who were fortunate enough to re- celve one will kindly remember MT. Clay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
SULIIG EMF.
A Full Ticket Put Out by Republicans and
 Ponulitea.

Sulligent, Feb. 15.-(Special)7-Th joint mass meeting of the republicans and populists was held at Vernon today and the following ticket for county officers was agreed upon: For representative. B. M. Motley, populist; tax assessor, John Young, populist; Sheriff. Pink Hem derson. populist; tax collector, Cline, re- publican; treasurer Henry Robertson, republican; superintendent of education, J. H. Redu, republican. M
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unnecessary miles in order to reach An niston. With the new roads all these in- conveniences will be no longer experi- enced.
 Miss Annie Garthright, an estimable young lady, died last night after an ill., ness of several months.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
HARTSELBE.

MT. Clarke is Receiving Cold Comfort iinl Morgan County. Hartsele, Feb. 15.-(Special) )-ThRre was a very large crowd in town today
 but only about 125 persons attended the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
MONTEVALLO.
The Industrial School Building Will Be
 Erected.

Montevallo. Feb. -15.-(Special)-For several days past Mir. H. e. Reynolds of this place and Capt F. w. Brooker of Shelby Springs have been in Washing ton working in -behalfz of the bill intro- duced by Congressman Robbins giving
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
ASHVILLE.

The Republicans of St. Clair Indorse Me-
 Kinley and Vaughn.
 Ashville, Feb. 15-(Special)-The re- publican county convention met here to- day and indorsed Mckinley for presi- dent and Vaughan for state chairman. It declared against fusion. and nomi- mated full county ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
Hon. H: s. D. Mallory of Dallas.

as the full committee was not present. Chairman George P. Jones says the coii- mittee will simply actin accordance with the suggestions of the state committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

Will sell for cash diamonds or watches at a price you will never duplicate again. Need the money.
 E. CHUCK, Jeweler.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
DEATH In BUCKWHEAT CAKES
FIVE MEMBERS OF A ST. LOUIS FAM
lily POISONED.
Four of Them Likely to Die-Mattoon,
ILL.,, Young Men Poisoned by
Wood Alcohol-A Victim
of Fire Damp"

st. Louis. Mo, Dec. 22-Five members of
the family of F. NJ. Roberts, fireman on
the Missouri Pacific railway, were poisoned
by eating cakes made of prepared buck
wheat flour to-day. Four of them are at
the city hospital. and it is doubtful If they
will recover. They are: Mrs. Mary Rob-
erts; Ollie Roberts, aged IS; Frank Roberts,
aged IS; Johnnie Roberts, aged 6; Lizzie
Roberts, aged s. George was only slightly
affected.
George Roberts, 10 years DID, found a
package of prepared buckwheat -four in
the alley Monday night. He took the
package home and his mother made buck
wheat cakes for breakfast Tuesday morn
ing. AT o'clock the family ate breakfast
All ate heartily of the cakes save George
the lad who found the flour. He was not
partial to buckheat cakes.
After Ollie and Frank had been at work
awhile, Ollie complained of being sick He
began vomiting violently and his condition
became so alarming that he was taken
to his home by his brother, Frank.
When the boys reached home, they found
the whole family, save Georgia suffering
in the same manner. The neighbors who
were called in could do nothing to afford
relief, and ambulances were called and the
poisoned persons We're removed to the city
hospital, where they are at the point Of
death.
DR.. Suffer says he does not know the ex-
act poison that was taken. Two of the
cakes and some of the flour in the original
package have been saved and will be ana
lyZed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
KANSAS JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 1896

days Thursday and not reopen again until
January 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w Daley. of Rocky
DELL" will leave this morning for Chicago
TO pass the holidays with relatives and
friends.
DR.. F. H. Brunig and family will leave
tomorrow for Warsaw, ILL.,, TO pass the
Christmas holidays with their relatives and,
friends.
j. B. Smith and Mrs. Smith and c. II.
Simmons and daughter. Lydia, will pass
the holidays with Ed Nokes and family, at
Holt, Mo.
r. H. Anerton was appointed grain in
spector for the Argentine board Of trade at
their special meeting yesterday afternoon
to I'LL the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion of Albert Peterson.
There will be no prayer meeting this
evening at the First Baptist church. In
stead there will be n rehearsal for the
Christmas festivities by those who are to
participate in the event
J. Afalsby, an employe of the smelter,
had his leg badly bruised yesterday by
heavy iron falling upon it. DR.. Brunig,
the local surgeon, attended him and re-
ported the case not serious.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.
Two Young Men Dead Mt Mattoon,
Ill, and Others Likely to
Follow Suit.

Mattoon, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-Two deaths, the
result of alcohol poisoning, occurred here
yesterday, and several other young men
are under the care of physicians and more
deaths may be announced. A number of
young men ranging from II to % years of
age, and belonging to club having rooms
in a business block, started in on a hoii-
day celebration last Sunday. One young
man supplied the crowd with crude alcohol
and the youths compounded a mixed drink
of alcohol. water, sugar and cinnamon
drops. About half gallon of alcohol was
used, and several gallons of the mixture
was consumed. Some of the partakers be-
came intoxicated, and yesterday John Mad
ison died. Late this evening Bert Well
man died in convulsions.
The investigation of the coroner's jury
brought to light the fact that the alcohol
used had been taken from the Mattoon
gas works and is known as wood alcohol
considered to be a deadly poison If taken
in any quantity. Physicians express sur
prise that any of the young men survived.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.
Refuses to ReScind Its Action in the
City Printing Matter.


The city council is not a success as a
board of arbitration. The meeting last
night was one continual round of discus
sion, in which the members of the council
the officers of the Gazette Company "a COM
mittee from tine Trades Assembly and a
committee from the Typographical Union
were the participants. At a former meet
ing the Gazette was declared the Official
city paper with the understanding that the
Gazette Company should make a satisfac-
tory settlement with its striking printers
concerning the payment of back salaries.
Last night the labor people entered pro-
test against awarding the Gazette Compa-
ny the city printing and requested the
council to rescind its former action pending
an adjustment of the trouble existing be-
tween employer and employees. The print
ers were heard from, as were Editor Mar
tin and Manager Wilmer of the Gazette
Company. After fully an hour and thirty
minutes discussion the question of rescind-
ing the former action was put to vote.
The result was that Aldermen MendenhalI
Bum, Craddock, kop, Logan and Simpson
voted yea. while Aldermen Buchhalter Gil
bert, Sullivan, Hammond, Widener and
Trower voted nay. As the vote resulted in
a tie the motion was lost. The labor peo-
pie then left swearing vengeance.
4 carload of coal was appropriated to
the Salvation Army food and shelter depot
An appropriation of $l2,Sl6.Sl was made to
pay the September pay roll of the city Of
hcers fire department and city engineers
department.
Considerable discussion took place when
Alderman Gilbert arose and asked that the
claim for the macadamizing of North Fifth
street from Walker avenue to Virginia
avenue be disallowed He stated that the
estimate showed that 800 yards of rock had
been used while by actual measurement
only l62 yards were used.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
Miscellaneous,

Miss Fannie Hunton swope is home for
the holidays.
Miss Madge Bryant, who has been at
tending school at Washington, d. c.. has
returned home for the holiday vacation.
Camp Holloway, eX-Confederates has
issued invitations for a stag party to be
held at Music hall on the evening of the
31st.
Miss Virginia Ellison has returned home
from short stay with friends at Mary
vile. Mo.
William Welsh. brother of ]. D. Welsh.
died Monday from consumption. The de-
ceased formerly lived at Great Bend. Kas
Judge Wofford will hold a session of
criminal court this morning for the pur-
pose of passing upon the application of A
NJ. Tyler for new trial.
There will he a Christmas dance Christ
mas eve. About twenty-five of the young
society men of the city have the affair in
charge.
Grant Sims. deputy city impounder. was
given twenty days in Jail yesterday for as
saulting Alfred Thompson.
The town council of Blue Springs has
passed 4 curfew ordinance. Tho whistle
blows at o'clock and every youth has to
hurry home or be subjected to night in
the calaboose followed by a fine.
Mrs. Crandall, wife of c. NJ. CraudaII, of
the poor farm. is quite i'll with pneumonia at
her home on South Liberty street
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
SALVATION ARMY DEPOT OPENED
TO THE PUBLIC.
FOUNDED BY BooTH-TUcKER.
DESTINED TO RELIEVE = GREAT
AMOUNT OF SUFFERING.
Council Refuses 10 Resciud Former
Action Relating TO City Print
inE-Christmns ut the Res
cue DEMONSTRATING of
Dan and Prince.

The Salvation Army food and shelter
depot. located at the corner of Fourth
street and Minnesota avenue opened its
doors 10 homeless humanity last night The
depot was formally opened by Commander
Booth-Tucker in September. but not until
last night was its in perfect readiness to
receive and properly care for inmates The
depot promises to be one of the greatest
charitable institutions in either of the two
Kansas Citys. 1t is to be managed on the
same plan as like institutions in the large
Eastern cities.
This class Of charitable work is one of
the principal works OF the Salvation Army
and immense good mas been done
The depot is in its infancy. but as there
IS a good field here for this work 1t is
only a question Of a winter or two when
its significance will he fully appreciated
by the citizens OF the Sunfower metropo-
lis The only thing that has DELAYED its
opening is the fact that the Salvation Army
people OF this city have been compelled
10 do all of the work in fitting mn the
place and have met n large portion of tho
expense. Contributions have been small
and limited in number. Ensign Dodds and
wife. who have charge of the institution
assisted 10y members OF the local corps Of
army workers. have labored day and night
and have succeeded in putting the place
in a first-class condition.
The building is a large stone structure
and IS heated throughout with hot water
Hhirty-iive bedrooms have been neatly and
comfortably fitted M and are now ready
for service. The bathroom. eating room
and fumiEatiuE room are also complete
The institution viii he run on a purely
business basis. All persons applying for
food and shelter will be asked to pay the
sum OF cents for bed and cents. for
q meal However. II any applicant should
not be able to meet these prices he will
not be turned away. but received and
properly cared for.
All guests. upon being received at the
institution, viii first be ushered into the
bathroom and given a good shower bath.
Their clothing will be placed in the fumi-
eating room and allowed 10 remain there
over night. Everything about the large
building IS neat and clean and in perfect
order Good substantial food will be given
the lCdgers- Those unable 20 pay the small
sum of 10 cents for meal and lodging will
be given the privilege TO do some kind of
labor In return Tor the accommodations
received. thus removing all pauperism
LodEers will not be signed for a winter,
as the place is TO be run only as a tenn
porary shelter. register will be kent
and the names of all guests taken. along
with their place OF residence. The motto
of the depot is Keep Clean"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
STEAMER RUNS AGROUND.
Unknown Vessel Ashore on the Long
Island Coast in Thick
Snowstorm.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Shortly after mid
night, rumor reached this city that a
steamer had run aground on the Long ISL
and coast. Neither the scene of the report
ed accident nor the name of the vessel
was given.
A dispatch received at 1 o'clock this
morning says the Fire island life saving
crew have heard nothing about steamer
being ashore off Long island.
Among the steamers due here are the
Alsatia from Gibraltar; Anchoria, from
Glasgow; Sarmatian, from London: State
of Nebraska, from Glasgow, and Sorrento.
from Havre. The Mobile, from London,
and the Kensington, from Antwerp, which
were sighted south of Fire island at 5:45
p. IN. yesterday, have not since been re-
ported.
A very thick snow storm prevails and
all these steamers may have dropped an
Choir outside the Sandy Hook bar to await
clear weather.
Later advices state the wrecking steam
ers l. ]. Merritt and ]. D. Jones have left
their Staten island docks to render as
sistance to a steamer which was whistling
distress signals off the Long island coast
near Patchogue. y Chapman wrecking
steamer also followed at full speed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
INDEPENDENCE.
picion of Helping to Hold Up u
Grocer n Few Days Ago.

]. F. Coleman. who claims to be resi-
dent of Argentine, Kas., was lodged in the
county Jail yesterday by City Marshal
Hulse. Coleman was identified by Louis
Boltz as one of the men who attempted to
rob him on the night of December 5, just as
he was closing up his store. The desperate
fight put up by Boltz caused the robbers to
take flight after the windows in the grocery
store were demolished. One of them left
a black felt hat behind as a souvenir Of the
melee.
Coleman was reticent after being placed
in jail He refused to give his name, and
claimed that he was charged with fighting
and expected to be out in few days.
Colemans capture was due to whisky,
which caused him to talk about the time
he had holding up the grocer" His open
boasts We're conveyed to the police and the
arrest, followed by identification, soon
landed him in jail. Three men were en-
gagged in the holdup. The other two have
been spotted by the police and will soon be
in the clutches of the law
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-23
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

B. J. Dunning. Holiday novelties.
Desk room to rent. Journal office. Room
e. Hustled building.
Handsome holiday presents In silverware
and jswelry. c. !. Lee. 516 Minnesota ave.
h. J. Dunning. Fine diamonds and
watches.
Two good canvassers wanted at once
Journal Branch Office. room E. Hustled
building.
F:x-Congressman Funston. of the Second
district, was in the city yesterday calling
on friends.
Samuel Robinson. of Grinter. Kas.. age
"A. and Ella White. of Kansas City. Kas..
age Is, We're granted license to wed yes
teiday by Probate Judge Angle.
B J. DunninE. Fine silverware and jew
elry.
The suit of Maria Meyers against the
Missouri Pacific Railway Company for
$4,000 damages is on trial i'm the court Of
common pleaS The plaintiffs husband Vas
killed by =, Missouri Pacific engine about
three months ago. Mayor Waggoner OF
Atchison. is representing the defendant
r; J.. Dunning. Novelties in canes and
umbrellas.