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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Tin Wedding Anniver,.,

WASHINGTON, June 3.-Tcn years ago
yesterday President Cleveland was married
in the White House. There was no formal
celebration of the tin wedding. but DR..
Sunderland, the minister who united the
pair, called and paid his congratulations
to the president and Mrs. Cleveland and
the members Of the cabinet did likewise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Kcn:ucky DrmOcratS,

LEXINGTON, Ky, June 3.-Today's Dem
ocratic state convention will be harmoni-
Gus and simply ratification Of major
ity q the county conventions held last
Saturday. It viii be all silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03

Pursue not a victory too far. He hath
conquered well that has made his enc
my fly; thou mayest beat him to des-
pezate resistance. which may ruin thee.
George Herbert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Chicago Commission Merchant surc:

CHICAGO, June 3.-Andrew NJ. Hender-
son, a commission merchant and MEM
Der of the board of trade, committed
suicide in Humboldt park yesterday after
noon by shooting himself in the left tenn
pie. Death was instantaneous. Inability
Ia meet the demands Of numerous credit
ors is given as the cause for the act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03

Nus. NJ. J. SAKosxf. Agent,
IL Th;:iJ eysnta 3 :. ases lsi..d
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
in the Outer Court,

An interesting debate will take place in the assembly before 1t adjourns on the confirmation of pr. B. G. Mitchell to a chair in the theological seminary at Leb- anon. He was elected by the board of trustees, and now comes before the as- sembly for confirmation. The point at issue is doctrinal one. He leans to the theory of atOnement, as taught by Dr. Berney.
 The assembly usually continues in ses- sion one week. If there is no deviation from the rule the present assembly will adjourn next Thursday.
 Birmingham is blessed today in having so many ministers within her gates. The pulpits of all the evangelical churches will be filled by these visiting ministers. Many of these men of the gospel are dis tinguished in the church and enjoy na- tional reputa tion. There is a saving vir- tue in the presence of good man. Lord, if Thou hadst been here our brother had not died" Even on a material ground their presence is valuable; on higher ground it is invaluable.
 The State Herald reporters feel under obligations to Rev. J. IT. Miller for his valuable assistance in reporting the pro- ceedings of the assembly. MT. Miler's extended acquaintance among the com missioners and his familiarity with the work of the church makes his assistance invaluable.
 The chalk talk by Rev. Charles E. Stoaks at the mems meeting this after noon at the Young Mems Christian asso- citation will be very interesting.
 Mrs. Fermine Catchings of this city has favored the assembly with several beautiful songs. She Is the daughter of A. J. Baird, D. D., deceased.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
CROPS AND POLITICS.
Observations of Gentleman Who Has Trav- eled Extensively of Late-Farmers
 and Democrats Encouraged.

MT. c. M. McRae, the travelling repre- sentative of the State Herald, returned yesterday from an extended trip through the counties of Bullock, Pike, Montgom- cry, Butler, Conecuh and Escambia.
 He reports crops in these counties in good condition and growing off nicely. A small portion of the cotton crop has not been chopped, but where properly culti- vated is looking well. Oats suffered for rain in some portions during the month of April, but good rains have fallen re- gently and the yield will be up to the average.
 Stock are looking better than usual for the season of the year, and farmers as a rule are paying more attention to the raising of hogs and introducing a better grade of cattle.
 As to politics, the south Alabama dem- ocrats are in good trim. In some of the counties the registration was nearly con- p1eted a week ago, and the lists in some of the towns are considerably larger than at the last election Democrats recognize the fact that the fight this time will be between democrats and republicans and are pulling off their coats for the fray A great many of the democrats have come back into the party and gone to work, some of whom have been placed on the county executive committees, while others occupy important places in party council.
 In Butler county the populists are split all to pieces, and the fraud with which they are accusing each other would make any so-called ballot box stuffer blush.
 Taking everything into consideration, the democratic party in south Alabama is in better shape than it has been in six years. There is less friction among the members of the party and everybody seems pleased with the ticket, and even the opposition can say naught against it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
CHRONICLES OF THE COURTS

The courts were not in evidence very much yesterday, perhaps owing to the hot wave which prevailed in that vicin- ity.
 City Court
 Tn the first division of the city court nothing was done.
 In the second division of the city court Judge Sharpe heard habeas corpus pro- ceedings in the case of Lewis Downey, charged with rape, said to have been committed at Little Warrior. Judge Sharpe ordered the defendant released after hearing the evidence.
 Criminal Court
 In the criminal court counsel was ar gung the case of the state vS. w. G Lunsford at a late hour.
 Circuit Court
 In the circuit court, Judge Banks pre- siding, only one case was tried, to-wit: Heacock & Riser vs G. c. Ball; judg- ment for plaintiff for $3S5.
 Probate Court.
 The following land papers were filed in the probate office:
 w. M Daw to Sarah J. Daw, warranty deed to lot 2 block IA, in w. c. Woods subdivision of East Avondale $100.
 w c. and Pearl G. Reed to Mrs. R. l.. Sanford quit claim deed to lots Il, 12 and 13, on Chestnut street, and lots IS and 19 on Cherry street, Forest ILL., Jefferson county; $40.
 E. T. Odom to Kate Tinkelpaugh, war ranty deed to lot IS, in block 122, on the south side of Sloss avenue, East Lake; $500.
 William H. Eatmond ct al. to w. O. Sims, warranty deed to the south end of lot 8, block 13, on Fourth avenue and Spring street, Avondale; 1925.
 M. c. Sellers ct al. to August Stemkof, warranty deed to ten acres in the south east quarter of the southwest quarter, and twenty acres in the north half,of the southwest quarter of the northwest quar- ter in section 33, township 19, range 5 west; $100.
 Birmingham Building and Loan com pany to R. c. Gibson, deed to lot 23, in block 5, West End; $650.
 E. N. Cullom and wife to Mabel k. Col- by, warranty deed to a certain portion of block 79S in the city of Birmingham, de- scribed as follows: Beginning at the north line of Eleventh avenue, south, running west 100 feet to the west line of Fourteenth street, thence northwardly parallel with Fourteenth street 240 feet to an alley, thence westwardly along sa d alley 100 feet, thence southwardly paral- Tel to Fourteenth street 24o feet to the north line of Eleventh avenue, thence eastwardly along the said north line of Eleventh avenue south 100 feet to the point of beginning; $1750.
 Maggie E. Ward and George R. Ward to w.. P. Ward, quit claim deed to a lot in Birmingham 50 feet on the south side
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
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 J. R. Heale, Glen Ethel, Fla, says: q have been subject to headache, and have taken many different things to relieve me, but nothing ever cured me as Nun yons Headache Cure has done."
 Munyons Rheumatism Cure seldom fails to relieve in one to three hours, and cures in few days. Price, 20 cents.
 Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively cures all forms of indigestion and stom- ach trouble. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneumo- mia and breaks up cold in few hours. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs, night sweats, allays soreness and speed fly heals the lungs. Price. 25 cents.
 Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures pains in the back Joins or groins and all forms of kidney disease. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyons Headache Cure stops head ache in three minutes: Price, 20 cents.
 Munyons Pile Ointment positively cures all forms of piles. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyons Blood Cure eradicates all impurities of the blood. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyons Female Remedies are boon to all women.
 Munyon's Asthma Remedies relieve in three minutes and cure permanently. Price, $1.00
 Munyon's Catarrh Remedies never fail. The Catarrh Cure-price, 25 cents-eradi- cates the disease from the system, and the Catarrh Tablets-price, 25 cents cleanse and heal the parts.
 Munyon's Nerve Cure Is a wonderful nerve tonic. Price, 25 cents.
 Munyon's Vitalizer restores lost vigor. Price $1.
 A separate cure for each disease. At all druggists, mostly 25 cents a vial.
 Personal letters to Professor Munyon 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an- swered with free medical advice for any disease.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
Arion Concert Company and Swiss Bell Ringers at East Lake every night till 3Oth (except Sunday Free. EntirA' change of programme. %
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VETERANS IN CHURCH.
G. A. R. Men to Attend Divine Service Prefa.
 tory to Memorial Day.

In general order No. 1, issued by DeA partment Commander George r. Wollen9 haupt of the Alabama Grand Army of following: i'
 Memorial Day, May 30, Is again at hand, and upon us devolves anew the sa, cred duty of rendering tribute to thd memory of those of our comrades whose lives went out-amid the roar of battlei or who in peaceful days have laid aside life's burdens. Let us, then, observe 1t with befittng and solemn services, en- deavoring to teach only lessons of high- est patriotism, discountenancing every- thing that tends to detract from It's sas cred character
 Post commanders are directed to res quest the schools in their several locali- ties to hold patriotic services on Friday afternoon preceding Memorial Day, and the posts will cooperate with the teach- CTS in this work.
 The custom of attending divine services on the Sunday preceding Memorial Day. 1t Is hoped, will be fully observed by the posts in this department.
 In conformity with the above, George A. Custer Post No. l, Grand Army of the Republic, and George H. Thomas Camp, Sons of Veterans, United States army, and the Ladies' Aid society will attend divine services al Wesley chapel, Jones' vile, today. They will meet at the hall at 10 a. m. and take cars on the Jonesville and South Highlands electric car line on Twentieth street at 10:30 a. m.
 All the members of the above organi- zations are urged and expected to at- tend. The public is also invited to be present and participate in the days pros ceedinRs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
REVENUE RAIDS.
Four Stills Destroyed Within the Past Few
 Days-Their Location.

DayS-ln nelr lOCatI0n.
 The following raids and Instructions of distilleries by Deputy Collector c. T. Tut wiler were reported to the office of the internal revenue collector yesterday:
 A still located near Gold Branch, Coosa county, said to be the property of Bud Lagon. It was a copper still, copper worm and wooden cap, with a capacity of 100 gallons; also one flake stand, nineteen fermenters and thirty-five gallons of syr- up were destroyed. The value of the out fit was $125. Porter Lewis, boy about IS or 19 years old, was found at work at the still, and was arrested and carried before Commissioner Beasley at Mont gomery and bound over. He said he was hired by Bud Lagon, who had sent him to work at the still.
 By the same officer still located near Travellers Rest, Coosa county, the re- puted property of John and Fred Posey It was a seventy-five gallon copper still; one straight double worm, wooden cap and ten-gallon doubler; output, fifteen gallons per day, and valued at $75. One flake stand nine fermenters, 225 gallons of beer and ten gallons of singlings were also destroyed. No arrests. The still was located on the land of John Posey, less than half mile from his house, and path led from the d.stillery to the house.
 By the same officer, a still located near Coopers, in Chiffon county, said to be- long to John Driver. Six fermenters and one flake stand were also destroyed. No arrests were made. A plain path and road led from the distillery to the house of John Driver, and his was the nearest residence to the .distillery.
 A wooden still of 125 gallons capacity was captured and destroyed Thursday in Shelby county, together with several flake stands, lot of beer and several gal Ions of singlings- No arrests and owner unknown
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS.
Eminent Cumberland Presbyterian Ministers Who Will Occupy Birmingham Pulpits.


 The following clergymen of the Cum berland Presbyterian church will fill the pulpits of Birmingham today:
 Cumberland Presbyterian churchill a. m., Moderator A. w. Hawkins, D. D.; p. m., Rev. J. M. Hubbert, D. D.
 First Methodist Episcopal churchill a. m., Rev. H. A. Jones, D. D.; p. m., Rev. Charles Manton.
 First Baptist churchill a. m., w. B.. Holmes; p. m., Rev. J. w. Laughlin. First Presbyterian churchill a. m., P. R. Danley, D. D.; D. m., M. B. De- Witt, D. D.
 Southside Baptist churchill a. m., Rev. E. G. Mclean, D. D.; D. m., Rev. B. G. Mitchell D. D.
 South Highlands Presbyterian church. Il a. m., Rev. H. s. Williams, D. D.; p. m., Rev. R. V. Foster, D. D.
 Central Presbyterian church-11 a. m., P. M. Fitzgerald; p. m., Rev. w. F. Ferguson, D. D.
 St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church -11 a. m., T. M. Hartman; p. m., c. c. Russell. Third Presbyterian churchill a. m., R. w. Binkley; p. m, Rev. w. 5. Fair, D. D.
 Wesley chapel, North Highlands-s p. m., Rev. J. D. Hunter.
 Second Presbyterian churchill a. m,, Rev. J. A. Francis; p. m., Rev. l.. w. Madden.
 Woodlawn Methodist Episcopal church --11 a. m., Rev. F. J. Tyler; 8 p. m., H. c. Yates, D. D.
 Woodlawn Presbyterian churchill a. m., Rev. G. T. Stainback ID. D.; p. m., Rev. J. M. Halsell. D. D.
 Avondale Methodist Episcopal church il a. m. P. M. Riley; 8 p. m., w. c. Den son, D. D.
 Smithfeld Methodist Episcopal church -11 a. J. G. Miller; p. m., J. R. Harris.
 Pratt City Methodist Episcopal church, south-8 D. m., J. E. Clarke.
 Pratt City Methodist EpisconaI church.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

For the convenience of the several com- mittees Dr. Wear has announced the fol- lowing as the location of the various places of meetings of the committees, all being at the First Methodist church:
 Committee on deceased minister's Class room No. 20, balcony of Sunday school room.
 Committee on Christian work-Class room No. IS.
 Committee on ministerial relief-In- fant class room Sunday school, lower floor.
 Committee on temperance-Class room No. 2, lower floor
 Committee on overtures-Class room No. 8.
 Judiciary committee-Class room No. 4. Committee on correspondence-Clas room No. 5.
 Committee on missions and church erection-Room No. 6.
 Committee on publications and Sunday Schools-Room No. T.
 Committee on Sabbath observance Room No. 8.
 Committee on finance-Front room.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

of Fifth avenue, north, and extending back at right angles to said avenue 100 feet south of uniform width; $5. John Dawson to Martha. Dawson, lot 13, block 3S3, Besse1ne1f; $500.
 G. B. Edwards and wife to R. B. Ma gee, lot 19, block l. Brighton; $10O. Same to same; correction of above. Mrs. M. A. Hillman, etc, to D. l.. Grinter. trustee, lot at Thirteenth ave- nue and Twenty-first street; 5000 note and $1.
 D. L. Grinter to Fannie G. Rankin, quit claim to above; $1
 H. B. Gray to Bessie M. Gray, lot ?, block 76S, Thirteenth avenue and Nine teenth street, south; $4000.
 Inferior Criminal Court. The following cases were disposed of in the inferior criminal court, Judge Fea- gin presiding:
 Margaret Thomas, disorderly conduct; $5.
 Obe Lovelace, escaping after sentence; $10.
 Retta Smith, disorderly conduct; 30. Lula Martin, disorderly conduct $5. Hattie Johnson, refusing to work; $5. Mart Carroll, disorderly conduct $5. Agnes Curry, larceny of $205; bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $200.
 Marriage Licenses
 The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday: Richard D. Perkins to Miss Susan Pat terson.
 Charley Caldwell to Miss Louie Var borough. s. H. Disheroon to Miss Benton Nun nally
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
That Lawn Fete.

On Tuesday afternoon and evening. be- ginning at 2 o'clock, there will be given a lawn fete at the handsome and hospita- ble home of MT. and Mrs. A. J; Riley at Pratt City. There will be all kinds of games and amusements, delicious re- treatments, and Prof. Henri Weber's or chestra and the Pratt City band will dis course music for the delectation of all present. The fete is given for the benefit of St. Catherines Catholic church, Pratt City. It is understood that large num- Der of pleasure loving people will attend from this city. A special dummy will leave at 7:10 from the Florence hotel cor ner, and a special rate to and from Pratt City has been arranged for all who desire to attend. The fete is under the direction of Mesdames Riley, Barton and Bowling, and good time Is promised all who are present.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
SHOT HIS BROTHER.
The Parlor Rife Comes Into Play Again With the Inevitable ResuIt-The Wound
 Is Serious.

John Latham, 14-year-old lad, was accidentally shot by his brother Angus on Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue near the Presbyterian church, about S;30 o'clock last evening. The boys were playing with a parlor rife, which was accidentally discharged, the ball entering just below the left eye, near the nose. Physicians were called in and probed for the bullet, but did not succeed in locating it and are unable as yet to determine the nature of the wound.
 The little boys live in Trussville, where they have a widowed mother, and have been attending the Henley school in this city. They were promoted to the sixth grade at the close of the schools this week, and were expecting to go home in the next few days.
 At a late hour last night the little fellow was resting as we'll as could be expected.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
SEA WAS A LITTLE ROUGH.
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 DE Darley spoke very .tenderly of the benefciaries of his board.
 Dr. w. G. Ralston, the president of the board. was introduced. a~
 Dr. J. L. Cooper and Dr. G. l.. Stain back were introduced as being the fathers of the ministerial relief enterprise, as well as that of the educational work.
 pr. Stainback related an incident in his own history which gave rise to his interest in the relief work. -..-.-
 Rev MT. Hubbard, an old man in the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry, was in want, and he supplied his wants. An other old minister in his congregation was in destitution.
 This suggested an effort to get each of the churches in his presbytery to help these old needy men. So he took col lection at Columbus, Miss, where he was then pastor, and received $150 went to presbytery and divided the amount be- tween the two old ministers of his pres bytery.
 This effort started the interest in New Hope presbytery, and this presbytery memorialiZed the general assembly, which resulted in the forming of the board of ministerial relief as it now is.
 Rev G. w. Mitchell D. D., made ap- propriate tender remarks.
 Rev J. L. Cooper, D. D., made very practical, helpful remarks about the good efforts of systematic beneficence.
 Dr. W. G. Ralston spoke of the beauti- full Thornton home.
 Given Standing Honors.
 Dr. Darley and Dr. Ralston were called to their feet, as was the entire assembly, to honor these men, who do the work of this beautiful beneficence for the infirm and destitute of the church.
 It had been quite stormy afternoon and it was well that Saturday evening
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
POWDERLY DUMMY LINE AGAIN.
Judge Boarman at Montgomery Confirms the
 Decree of Sale to B. 8. Conner, Trustee.

A special from Montgomery last night states that Judge Boarman of the United States court confirmed the decree of sale of the Birmingham, Powderly and Bes- semer railroad yesterday to B. B. Conner, trustee, for $25, ,O00.
 As stated in the State Herald yester- day, the property was first bid off by MT. Conner in this city for SIS, 3,500, the amount just covering the claim of the Mercan- tile Trust and Deposit company of New York, together with cost and attorneys fees, leaving nothing for the claimants. It was thought that the amount of the bid would have been raised to at least $50 900 yesterday, which would have been g. very low valuation for the road.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
HON. w. C. BIBB DEAD.
He Was the Son of AIabama's First Governor and NeStor Himsef-Death of
 Mrs. Carpenter.

Montgomery, May 23-(Special)-Hon William c. Bibb, son of Alabama's first governor and one of the oldest and best known of Montgomery's citizens, died at Sanford, Fla, today, where he had gone in search of health. He was born here the year after Alabama was admit ted to the union. He was man of wide informal ton and has been a nestor in the community for many years. He was a silver man of firm convictions and has contributed of late years many strong articles in support of his currency be- liefs His remains will be brought here for burial.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
TREES TO VICTORIA. Florida's Unique Mark of Respect to Brit
 aims Ruler,


 Tampa, Fla, May 23-As a mark of respect to a friendly power, and in the interest of peace and racial ties, the cit- izens of many Florida cities have to- day planted and dedicated trees to Queen Victoria in honor of her birthday. Ocala dedicates a magnificent magnolia and forwards illuminated souvenir leaves from the tree to Mir. Gladstone In Lon- don. Braidentown plants six palms, to be known as the Victoria palms. St. Pe- tersburg plants an olive tree and Clear Water and Sanford plant palms. The dedication of these friendly tributes to the ruler of Great Britain was conducted with proper ceremonies, addresses. mu- sic, etc., and a greeting cabled to the London chamber of commerce and the governor generals of Jamaica and Cam ada. Tomorrow an elaborate breakfast will be given at the Tampa Bay Inn to commemorate this memorable event in the history of Florida.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
north-s D. m. Rev. l. A. McDonald.

north-8 D. m., Rev. J. A. Mcdonald.
 North Birmingham, Twenty-first Street church-11 a. m., Rev. F. M. Gillian; 8 p. m., W. c. Logan.
 East Lake Methodist Episcopal church. I'll a. m. A. M. Prewitt; D. m., W. AK Provlne.
 Elyton Methodist Episcopal churchill a. m.. Rev G. A. Blair; 8 D. m, Rev. J. l.. Cooper, D. D.
 Young Mems Christian associations Rev. Charles E. Stoaks, 3 p. m.
 Avondale Presbyterian churchill O. m., Rev. J. H. Morton of Mississippi; & D. m., Rev. G. N. Wall of Van Buren, Ark.
 Ricrcle hells-Mavherrv & Watson i ,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to render it promptly, but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs. by the California Fig SyrlIp cOmpany
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24
HeIp a Good Cause.

The ladies of West End have gone easn- estly to work to raise means for building an Episcopal church. With this end in view, they will give an ice cream, and strawberry festival In the grove near the school house Wednesday night the 27th instant.