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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-21
Gladness Comes

zeal ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis,
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slxillful
PHYSICIANS, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
welI-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives moss general satisfaction,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
A STREET DUEL.
R. E. Spragins. Dangerously Wounds Frank
Coleman, Editor of the Huntsville Ar
gus-PoIitics the Cause.

Huntsville, April 25.-(Special)-In a
shooting affray on the street this after
noon between Frank Coleman and r. E.
Spragins, Coleman was seriously wound
ed, the ball entering under the right arm
Spragins four. One of Spragins' shots
ed unhurt. Coleman fired five shots and
Spragfns four. One of Spragins shots
smashed Coleman's watch. The difficult
ty was the result of an editorial in the
Argus of April % on the election Of the
chairman of the central executive COM
mittee, to which Spragins took excep-
tions, and, seeing Coleman Friday, told
him If the remarks were intended for him
he (Coleman) was O. liar and a cowardly
pup. Coleman did not resent, but walked
off. This afternoon at 8 O'clock, as Spra-
gins was going home, he heard rapid
steps behind him. Looking around he
saw Coleman in a few feet of him. Cole
man cried out: Your remarks yester-
day are unwarranted. Defend yourselfn
and fired two shots before Spragins could
answer the fire. Coleman fred four shots
and cried to Spragins not to shoot, that
he was hit and his pistol was empty.
Spragins lowered his pistol, when Cole
man fired the fifth shot, the ball passing
through Spragins' clothes. Bystanders
then intervened and Coleman was as
sisted to his room. Coleman Is seriously
wounded
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
INTERSTATE SHOOT.

Among the other sports in which Bir-
mingham has been indulging the past
few weeks none will prove more interest
ing than the coming interstate shoot,
mention of which has already been madd
In these columns.
This important event takes place next
Wednesday and Thursday and will prove
of more than ordinary interest as some
of the crack shots Of the country are ex-'
pected to participate in the events of the
shoot.
The tournament will be held on the
grounds of the Birmingham Gun club,
at Gun Club station, on the East Lake
dummy line.
Mr.. Elmer E. Shaver, who will man.
age the tournament, is expected here to-
morrow. He will go to work at once and
have everything in readiness for the
cracks at the opening hour.
Among the notables already in the city
are Messrs. Porterfield, Calender and
Bennett. The entries are open to every
body, no one offering the requisite en-
trance fee being barred.
The public Is cordially invited to at
tend the event, no charge for admittance
being made.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
Diamond Dust.

Birmingham goes to Columbus today
and 1t is to be hoped the boys will do
better there than at home.
If Adams does not prove a wonder ere
the month has expired then signs are a
failure His triple in the fourth inning
was as pretty as could be desired and
brought in two earned runs, he adding
another on the throw in of Fuller's long
fly to center.
Little Nc. failed to show up well yes
terda. but he has the making of a good
pitcher in his left arm.
The Sporting News says Lindeman of
the Mobiles is soldier In the United
States army on leave of absence for sew
eral months.
Senator Grady of New York has offered
500 to the Giant making the most runs
during the championship season. Here's
an exemple for some one of Birming-
hams rooters to follow, II even on a
smaller scale.
A Cleveland man has invented some
thing which would no doubt find ready
sale in Birmingham. 1t is in the nature
of a oalliope and sings out in sonorous
tones, You're rotten" Come off, etc.
The Southern association Is in the field
and the chances are that 1t will finish the
season without break in the circuit
Sporting News. There's no doubt of 1t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26

either the service pension system outright
or the per diem pension system. He
would support the bill, however, for the
good things there were in it.
The bill was advocated by Mr.. Kerr of
Ohio and antagonized by Mr.. Miles of
Maryland. The latter defended General
McClellan's record from the charge made
against ii yesterday by Mr.. Connolly of
Illinois, and read McClellan's letter of
acceptance of the democratic nomination
for pres dent in 1864 in answer to the as
sertion that he beckoned to South Caroli-
ma to hold on for awhile and he would
help 1t out Messrs. Miles and Pickler
got into colloquy over the provision of
the bill authorizing the pensioning of ex-
Confederate soldiers who served in the
union army. Mr.. Miles said, as the son
of rebel, he was opposed to the pension
ing of these men, who had been true to
no flag, but were perjurors and bounty
jumpers.
Mr.. Mines, republican, of Michigan,
took part in the colloquy to inform Mr..
Pickler that the difference between this
class of Confederates and those whose
pensions for service in the Mexican and
Indian wars should be restored to them
by congress lay in the fact that the latter
deserted no service and the former had.
The message of the president vetoing
the bill granting pension of $50 month
to Francis E. Hoover was read and re-
ferred to the committee on invalid pen
sions
The hour of 2:30 having arrived, under
a special order the house suspended pub
lie business and listened to eulogies upon
the late Representative w. III. Grain of
the Eleventh district of Texas, and at
410 O'Clock the house, on motion. of Mr..
Pendleton, adopted the usual resolutions,
and as a further mark of respect took
recess until o'clock.
A dozen members gathered in the
chamber at O'Clock and heard Messrs.
Hardy republican, of Indiana; Gibson,
republican, of Tennessee; Wheeler, DEM
ocrat, of Alabama, Curtis, republican, of
Kansas, and Mahany, republican, of New
York make general speeches on the mat
ter Of pensions.
At 1905 o'clock, no one else desiring to
talk, on the motion of Mr.. Pickler, re-
publican, of South Dakota, the house ad-
journed until Monday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
SIX INNINGS OF SUFFERING
In Which Birmingham Again
Goes Down in Defeat.
TWO NEW PITCHERS TRIED
But Lack of Practice Tells the 0ft-ToId Tale
of "Twon't Do"
ADAMS PROMISES TO Be A GREAT FIND
Godar Played Great Ball for Birmingham.
Atlanta and Columbus Again Worsted.
Interstate Shoot This Week.
News of the Turf.
Results of Yesterdav,s Cannes.
Standing.

Mobile got two games out of the Sc
ries with Birmingham, but not through
her own good playing, however
Mcdonald, a new pitcher, started in
for Birmingham, but three of the first
five got their bases on balls and he was
called off the lot and Adams put in. Two
scores had been run up before Adams
took part in the exercises, but with two
men on bases, he struck out one, gave
another present, filing the bags, and
then retired the side by striking out
Heavy Hitter Lindeman. Adams was
wild, not having had any practice and
getting here only yesterday morning In
the five succeeding innings he gave eight
men bases on balls and struck out four.
Wittrock for Mobile was very wild,
and, Birmingham getting one run each in
the second and third and four in the
fourth. he, too, was retired and Hahn
put in.
Owing to the slowness of the game only
six innings were played, the time being
two and a quarter hours.
For the first time in the history of base
ball In this city three men were hit by
the pitcher in succession, and that after
the batter preceding had been given his
base on balls, forcing in a run. With
the three hit men on bases, however,
Walsh hit to second, who made neat
double play, shutting off further run
getting.
Birmingham should by all means have
won the game, but her star of i'll luck
seemed to have again risen and 1t was
no use kicking at the Inevitable.
one thing is certain and that is Bir-
mirgham can not and will not win a
game with pitchers in the box who hayts
hadno practice. Such WIS the case with
Mcdonald and Adams yesterday.
Cedar, who was released by Mobile
Friday, was signed by Birmingham, and
If his work yesterday is any criterion he
Is good find. With three times at bat
he got two runs and two hits, and has
credit for three clever assists. He was
put on third and Fuller went to short,
Hoolahan having injured his ankle very
badly Friday.
Another thing Birmingham had to con-
tend with yesterday as we'll as in the two
preceding games, was the nearly invari-
able adverse decisions of Mr.. Umpire
Clarke in defining balls and strikes. He
gave Birmingham some merciless deals
at critical moments, calling plate split
ters balls.
1t Is hard enough to have team that
is weak on team work. and get the worst
of 1t from the umpire also. The follow
f,,sr fc tha Off nj
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
Alabama Not in II.

Washington, April 5.--Seoretary Her.
bert has made the annual allotments Of
money to the several state militia Or
ganizations of the country on the basis
Of the returns Of the strength of the ma
val militia up to April 1. These returns
show that in fourteen states there are
organizations, composed of 293 officers
tion was $4,000, from which $1,000 was de-
Quoted for the purchase Of books of in
struction to be used pro rata.
Southern states-North Carolina, II Of
ficers and 16 men, S1164; South Carolina,
21 officers ond 1856 men. $l1S6; Georgia, 8
officers and 9S men, $704; Louisiana, 10
officers and 217 men, $1559.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
EIGHTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
The Convention Split and Reed Delegate
Set Up for Themselves.

Decatur, April 25.-(Special 1.-The re-
publican delegates of the Eighth Ala
bama district assembled here today, and
by the noon hour had developed into
Mckinley party, which met in the opera
house, and the friends of Mr.. Reed con-
vened at Sykes hail.
DIR. r. A. Moseley was seen after the
adjournment of the conventions and ex-
pressed his warmest appreciation of the
action of the Reed meeting.
Prof Y. A. Wallace was made tenn
porary chairman, and every county in
the district was represented. He stated
that the Reed men refused to convene at
the opera house because the district ex-
ecutive committee, domineered by w. W.
Simmons and H. " Cashn, had refused
to admit to seats in the convention the
legally elected delegates from Lauderdale
and Limestone counties; that the Reed
convention was made up of representa-
tive men Of both races, Hon. James
Jackson, Hon. L. w. Willis, Hon. c. C.
Sheats, Hon. r. P. Baker and others; this
convention elected J.. w. Willis and Pro-
fessor Y. A. Wallace delegates to the st.
Louis convention and John F. Lanier as
district elector. They passed strong res
oldtions, pledging cooperation with the
populists Of the state, and decided not to
nominate a candidate for congress when
ever a complete understanding can be
had with that party. They elected a dis
trict executive committee composed of
some of the wisest and best republicans
of the Eighth Alabama district.
At the close of his interview
Dr. Moseley expressed his entire
confidence in the action of
the Reed meeting here today and his de-
light at the prospect of the election of Mr..
Reed to the presidency. The convention
unanimously indorsed DR.. r. A. Moseley,
Jr, for reelection as chairman Of the
state committee, and whenever Nose
ley's nam was mentioned In the conven-
ton 1t was enthusiastically applauded.
The convention also passed resolution
indorsing Hon. D. D. Shelby of Madison
county as delegate from the state at
large to the st. Louis convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
Believed to Be the Murderer.

Laplata, Md, April 25.-The murderer
who took the lives of Mrs. Joseph Cock
Ing and her sister, Miss Daisy Miller, on
Thursday night, is believed by the citi-
zens to be none other than the husband
and brother-in-law. Joseph Cooking, who
was himself found bound In a cellar after
the tragedy apparently half unconscious.
This belief has become so strong In the
minds of the neighbors and citizens of
surrounding towns that threats of lynch
ing are freely made.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
SIXTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
Held Another Convention and Instructed
for Reed and Morton.

Tuscaloosa, April 25.-(Speclal.) )-The
Sixth district had another district con-
vention here today. Every county In the
district was represented by very intelli-
gent body of delegates. The convention
reconsidersd all the actions taken by the
Eutaw convention. They elected l. Green
and William Turner as delegates to the
national convention. They were instruct
ed to cast one vote for Reed and one vote
for Morton. T. III. Miller was nominated
for elector and I. Green for congress.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26

Summary: Struck out-By Adams 4,
by Wittrock 2, by Hahn Q. Bases on balls
BY Mcdonald 8, Adams 9, Wittrock 2,
Hahn /. Wild pitch-By Mcdonald l, by
Adams 1. Passed balls-Rappold 8.
Earned runs-Birmingham 4, Mobile 1.
Double plays-Leighton, unassisted;
Lindeman to Paynter to Stewart; Payn-
Ter, unassisted. Three-base hits-Adams,
Fisher, Hahn and Wiseman. Two-base
hits-Leighton, Paynter, Fisher. Stolen
Buschman, Hahn 2, Clifford, Lindeman.
Hit by pitched ball-Gorton, Leighton,
Adams, Stewart, Kirton. Umpire, Clarke.
Time of game, 2 hours and Is minutes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
Not a Filibuster.

Newport News, Va, April 25-The own
ers and captain of the steamer Howard
Cassard, which has been at the ship yards
several days, ridicule the report that the
vessel is preparing for filibustering ex-
pedition. They say that she is here for
repairs prior to another speed test She
was built to cross the ocean in five days.
A custom house inspector remains on
board the vessel night and day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
At Columbus.

Columbus, April 25.-By a score Of 6 to
l Columbus was again defeated by New
Orleans today. Although the locals were
outplayed at almost every turn, a num-
ber of brilliant plays were made on both
sides, and the game was not lacking in
interest. In the seventh inning Big Dick
Knox of home run fame, sent the ball far
over center, going to second. There he
got gay and was thrown out while per-
forming some very silly pranks. He
protested in an ugly manner against the
umpire's decision and there came near
being an alteration. Knox swore at Lal-
ly and he was promptly dismissed from
the game. Score:
r II e
Columbus ........0 0 0 0 O-1
New Orleans 81 0 0 0 3 2 0 *-6 10
Batteries-Daniels and Hunt; Smith
and Gonding. Umpire-Lally.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
CRAZY MAN AND A GUN.
He Shot Two Children, Womau the Sheriff,
Constable and Himself and His Sister
Died of the Shock.

Rockville, Ind, April 25.-This morning
at 7 o'clock Peter Egbert, young man %
years of age shot and killed Mrs. Her.
mann Haschke and her two children,
Herman and Aggie, Sheriff w. d. Null
and Constable w. M. Sweem. He then
killed himself, and his sister, Miss Flor
ence Egbert, who was lying very i'll with
typhoid fever, died shortly after the trag-
edy from the shock. About o'clock
young Egbert was sent into the back
yard to saw some wood for family use.
Shortly after, while Mrs. Haschke was
out milking her COW, Egbert secured
double barreled breach-loading shotgun
and, going into the Haschke house, which
was next door to his home, shot the little
daughter, child of 10 years, dead, and
wounded the boy, two years younger, who
ran out on the porch, where Egbert shot
him again, killing him instantly. The
murderer then went out into the alley
and 1eveled his gun at Mrs Haschke,
who, seeing his intention, attempted to
escape. He shot her, however, the
charge taking effect in the top of her
head removing part of her skull. Mrs.
Haschke fingered in an unconscious state
for about two hours, when death put an
end to her sufferings Having completed
this work of butchery, Egbert shouldered
his gun and deliberately walked up into
Null and Constable Sweem were plan
ming means of capturing the murderer.
Egbert was walking across the north
side of the square, holding his gun in
position, with both barrels cooked, when
the two officers crossed the street to-
wards him. He told them not to come
any nearer. The two officers then re-
tired into a stairway in the national bank
building for a moments consultation,
when Egbert turned and coming upon
them suddenly shot and killed both men.
The murderer then started to run, TAX
ing a westward course toward the fair
grounds, with a number of citizens in
close pursuit. He ran like deer. While
crossing an open field just west of town
a shot from his pursuers took effect in
his heel This crippled him, and though
he managed to scale the enclosure of the
fair grounds he was unable to run fur
ther, and crawling into stall in the fair
grounds he shot himself In the right
breast. The fire from his gun ignited his
clothing, which was partially burned
when he was found.
Business Is suspended. The dead are
being prepared for burial, but no ar
rangements for their funeral have been
made.
Egbert was at one time confined in the
insane asylum, but had been discharged
as cured. The general belief is that in
sanity was the cause of the crime.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
New York; Boston.

New York, April 25.-The New Yorks
played a ragged game against the Bos-
tons today, and were easily taken into
camp. The feature of the game was the
batting and fielding of Hamilton. The
weather was cold and cloudy, yet 5000
persons were In attendance. Score:
r. II r
New York .......1 0 81 o 0 0 o. s 7
Boston ........0 0 8 0 22 0 0 OF II 4
Batteries-Clarke and Zearfoss; Stiv-
ettS and Ryan,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
CINCINNATI tl-Chicago.

Cincinnati, April 25.-An error by r.
win in the sixth inning gave the Chica-
were unable to hit Parker when hits
were needed. Holidays catch of high
foul fly in left field was the feature of
the day. Attendance 5000. Score;
r III T.
Cincinnati ......0 O o 1 0 0 o. 3 s 3
Chicago ........0 l 1 0 0 2 0 ] x 8 s 1
Batteries-Fisher and Vaughn; Parker
and Donahue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26

Rappold seems to be unable to get the
ball to second. The humber of steals
yesterday speaks in loud tones.
Fisher, Mobiles catcher, is an AL
good player and will stand high up at the
end of the season.
Gorton made a brilliant play in the
fourth inning pulling down an ugly fly
of Stewart in deep center which really
looked like a homer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
The Bin Is Unconstitutional.

Boston, April 25.-The full bench of the
supreme court today declared that the
veterans preference BILL" passed by the
legislature of 1893. is unconstitutional.
The act permits the appointment of war
veterans In precedence of those who have
passed a civil service examination, the
veterans not being required to pass an
examinat ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
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Observation-Disclosures.

Philadelphia. April 25.-For six innings
today the Phillies could do nothing with
Pitcher Payne. In the seventh he became
a trifie Wild sending two men to first on
balls and hitting another. Score:
r Fl E
Brooklyn ........1 0 1 0 0 0 Ia ~ 5
Philadelphia $40 0 0 0 0 3 6 80 8 0
Batteries-Payne and Grim; Orth,
Grady and Clements.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26

St. Louis, April 26--A special to the
Mex, saws:
The Santa Eualia mines fourteen miles
from the city. have caved IN, and forty
three men are entombed. Seven have
been takn out dead and thirteen injured.
Some Of the men will Ale.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.


st. Louis, April 25.-The Colonels were
easy marks for the Browns today. Both
Hart and Weyhing were liberal with
gifts of first base. Latham sat on the
bench today. Attendance, $500. Score:
r III Il
st. Lcuis.....2 l 4 1 0 0 0 0 Ks 7 3
Louisville .....0 0 0 / 0 0 / 1 O. 3
Batteries-Hart and McFarlane; Wey
hing and Warner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-26
At Atlanta.

Atlanta, April 25.-The Montgomerys
took the third and last game of the series
from Atlanta today. IT was the worst de-
feat the Atlantas have sustained this sea-
son and came very near being still worse
than the score shows. The Montgomery
team worked at a rapid rate all the way
through, putting up game that would
do credit to a national league team Ev-
cry man hit the ball, and hit it hard and
often. Sheehan filled the box in fine
shape, and though he was hit frequently
nothing more than singles could be
pounded out by the strong armed Allan
tians. Up to the third inning the game
was the prettiest seen at Brisbine in
long time Neither a run nor an error
had been made. and only two hits, one
by Norton and one by billiard. But in
the third, when Montgomery was at bat,
Phillips, Atlanta's new man, who was at
short for his first game, made an error
and Mangan got first. Immediately af-
ter that Cross did the same thing and
with Meara's single the fireworks began.
The Atlantas did not rattle, but they
did not play ball, and before three men
were out six runs were piled Up. But
the score tells the sad tale best:
r II IE
Atlanta .........0 0 0 0 90 0-1 8 6
Montgomery 80 6 6 0 0 0 l +-13 16 l
Batteries-Cross, Walker and Fields;
Sheehan and Kehoe. Umpire-Keefe.