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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
KATE FIELD IS DEAD.
Pneumonia Took Her Away at Honolul
 Hnr 1n at Exr,lnit

Pneumonia Took Her Away at Honolulu.
 Her Last Exploit.
 Chicago May 30.-<ate Field is dead. The sad news was received this evening in cable message reading as followsi
 Yokohama Kohlsaat, Times Herald Chicago: Kate Field died May 19, Hono- lulu; pneumonia. THURSTON."
 The sender of the cablegram was the eX-minister from Hawaii to the United States. The latest advices received by the Times-Herald from Miss Field stated that she had made the perilous ascent to the crater of the active volcano, Mauna Loa, where no white woman had trodden before, and that she had been greatly benefited in health by the trip. This letter was dated May 1.
 Miss Field was born in St. Louis in 1854. Her father, Joseph Field, and her mother who was Eliza Lapsley Riddle of Philadelphia were able to give her rare educational advantages, and through them she inherited brlliancy and versatility her mother being a charming actress. Kate was educated in Boston, Italy and England and trav- eled all over the world. She made sev- eral long visits to Europe, and during her stay abroad became correspondent for the New York Tribune, Philadelphia Press and Chicago Tribune, besides do- ing work for periodicals. In 1874 she ap- peared as an actress in Booths theater, New York. Since leaving the stage she has devoted her talents and energies to featuring and journalism. Last fall Miss Field was sent to the Hawaiian islands by the Times-Herald as special corre- spondent and was so engaged when re- moved by death.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31


 WARREN CRISWELL CONVICTED. Tom Shaw Is to Be Tried at the Next Term
 of Court.
 Macon. Ga, May 9O.-Warren F. Cris- well was convicted tonight at Jefferson vile. The jury returned a verdict with in two hours. He was charged with causing the death of Baggage Master Wippler and two other men by wrecking two Southern railway trains at Stone Creek trestle, eight miles below Macon, on the 18th of February. In view of Criswelfs repeated confessions the jury recommended that he be imprisoned for life. The confession on which he was convicted duplicates Tom Shaw as hay 5 forced Criswell at the point of a E, Jtgun to remove the rail. This confess [ Criswell denied on trial, but as it }..s his sworn testimony against Tom .5naw in the commitment trial it was ai.Gwed to go before the jury There VI. evidence that deception had been us to extort the confession, but as the {, ..fession had been repeated in a court of justice the superior court judge held that it was admissible as testimony, and tie jury believed the confession because of the abundance of corroborating evi- ( rec.
 The crime was most dastardly one \ night rail was removed from over u stle across a pig creek. The purpose Vas to plunge the passenger train into the water, but it passed over the creek before falling to the ground, 15 feet be- low. The wives of Criswell and Shaw wage on the train, but escaped with few injuries Two men were killed outright and many were injured.
 A few minutes later before the train crew could escape from the ruins, heavy freight train rolled into the wreck hnd the fireman was killed.
 The trial consumed the entire week The defense undertook to prove the wreck was caused by bad trestle and that Criswell was not at the trestle when the rail was removed
 Tom Shaw is in jail. He will be tried at the next term of court
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
A POPULAR YOUNG MAN.
He Sewers Business Connection of Several Years to Do Business on His Own Account.

It has been said of Birmingham that it is the city of young men. The leaders in business are men yet in the full vigor of young manhood. This is doubtless the reason why there is such snap in Bir- minghams business enterprises. One of the leaders among the young business men is Mir Joseph R. Cook. For several years he has been manager of the retail business of the Corona Coal company, and he has built up large trade and made the Corona" familiar at every fire side. This is a great coal center, and competition is naturally sharp, but MT. Cook has kept in the lead.
 His success has made him aspiring. and he has decided to go in business for him. self He has severed his connection with the Corona Coal company, to take effect June l. and will go into the coal business for himself at Avenue A and Twenty second street. He has acted with his customary promptness, and will open up his new business on Monday, June 1. Ills telephone number will be 1036, and he will be glad to hear from his friends
 Joe Cook, as his friends delight to call him, is very popular, and has host of friends who wish him great success In the wider field he has chosen No doubt these good wishes will materialiZe into substantial shape, and Joe Cook will con- tinue his prosperous career.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
In North oaralins.

Raleigh, N. C., May SO.-Decoration Day was observed at Raleigh, Whining ton, New Berne and Salisbury. At each of these places there were ceremonies There was a large parade at Salisbury, where, over 14,000 soldiers are buried, and several posts of the Grand Army of the Republic were present. The obseryances at the other points named were also un- der the direction of the Grand Army of the Republic posts. The ceremonies at Raleigh were informal. The Confederate Veterans from the soldiers home united with the members of the General Meade post in decorating the graves.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Bargains! Bargains! Ca heen's Monday. All depart ments.
HO, THERE Go to Bicycle Carnival Mon- day afternoon at 5 o'clock at baseball park.
TOO MUCH FIRE UNDER BOILER When He Went to Dinner-Two Fatalities
 by Explosion in Mobile.

Mobile, May 30.-The boiler in the new saw and blaming mill of the Jordan Lum- Der company in this city exploded few minutes after noon today, demolshing the boiler house and injuring more or less seriously all the six employees of the mill and two women who were there with din- ner for two of the men.
 One of the women, Minerva Williams, died from the effects of her injuries short ly after being removed to her home, while the fireman Henry Williams, who was working in the place of the regular fire man, is at the city hospital, scalded and injured fatally, and will die.
 No cause for the explosion is assigned, but it is thought that when the fireman closed down the engine for dinner he had too much fire under the boiler. The great CT part of the exploded boiler went into the river, about 100 feet distant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN.
A Name That Is Known as Far as Birmingham
 Is Known.

The exchange editor of the State Herald often sees in other papers the names of citizens of Birmingham. The name that oftener meets his eye is that of pr. o. T. Dozier. Not only has pr. Dozier become known as the leader in his profession, but also as 8 poet and litterateur. His verses have been copied in the press of both the north and south. Especially has his patriotic and heroic verse been com plmented. Dr. Dozler is also a contrib utor to the leading medical journals. In the business world he Is well known as the head of the Southern Medical Dis- pensary. He has made this institution household word. He receives telegrams calling him Into consultation with phy- sicians in other cities, and his mail brings to him daily letters of inquiry from a distance. His institution enjoys a cli- entele larger than at any time in its hs- tory. 5-31 1-2t-sun&w
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
WEDDING PRESENTS. Imported articles. A full new line. Reasonable prices.
 E. CHUCK, JeWeler.
BEAUTIFUL summer dress wash goods at Caheen's Monday.
YOUNG HAMER DIED.
Scott Morrison, Who Accidentally Shot Him,
 Released by Judge feagin.

James Hamer, the young man who was shot by Scott Morrison, notice of which appeared in yesterdays State Herald, died about 8 o'clock yesterday morning at Drs. Wilson & Browns infirmary.
 Hamer made a statement prior to his death In which he said the shot was ac- cidental.
 Scott Morrison, who gave himself up immediately after the shooting and was placed in the city jail, was carried be- fore Judge Feagin of the inferior court yesterday morning, but no charge was preferred against him. He made state ment to the court which in substance was the same as printed in the State Her aid. After hearing the statement Judge Feagin released the young man.
 Young Morrison is almost prostrated from grief @
 The body of Hamer was turned over to Miller & Co.,, the undertakers, and will be buried this afternoon In the Wood- lawn cemetery.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Try a meal at the Opera House Hotel and you will be- como a regular patron.
19c a yard for best lO-4 Pep- perel bleached sheeting Mon- day at the. Geo. Passe Co.'s.
TO PROPERTY HOLDERS.
A Notice From the Mayor in Reference to
 Cleaning Sidewalks,

To the Citizens of Blrmingham
 Your attention Is respectfully directed to an ordinance requiring property hold CTS and tenants to keep their sidewalks clear of grass and weeds and other ob- structions
 Ten Q0) days from this date the police department will strictly enforce this or dinance. The present condition of many sidewalks is simply disgraceful. Allow me to express the hope that the pride of every neat and tidy householder will be so enlisted in this matter, so universally practiced in the well ordered and thrifty cities of the north and east, as to make it unnecessary for the police authorities to make arrests under the ordinance, which applies as we'll to vacant lots as to those improved.
 I beg to say in this connection, that nothing makes a place so attractive as we'll kept grass borders on either side of pavements In the front of your prop erty. Very respectfully,
 J. A. VANHOOSE Mayor.
 Birmingham, May 26. 5-29-f-Sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

sires, reverence their God and apprecl- ate their inheritance"
 Capt. F. P. O'Brien said he had been delightfully."- entertained with the speeches and music and read d printed sketch giving some real inei- dents of his own war experience. He said he believed if the old soldiers would re- late to their children some of the real incidents of the war from their own ex- perience they would appreciate more fully the hardships endured and many of the experiences would appear even stranger than fiction.
 Dr. Dozier was called on and made a very interesting and patriotic talk
 On motion of General Ferguson the en- tire assembly sang Rally Around the Old Flag" which was followed by Tent ing on the Old Camp Ground" by the re- quest of Captain O'Brien.
 Commander Jackson said he was truly grateful to the Confederate veterans and all others who participated in the decora- tion and the memorial exercises; that he had never enjoyed a more happy occa- sion of like nature.
 Notes.
 This was the first time that the vet erans of both sides joined in the decorat- ing and memorial exercises.
 The Grand Army hall was well filled, and the audience comprised some of the best and leading citizens of the city
 George DeWhiting, a gunner oh the Alabama, was noted among those pres ent.
 The beautiful music by the Jaeksons and Bosticks was highly appreciated. as was evidenced by the applause that greeted each rendition.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
THIRD EDITION.
MIR. SINNIGE SAW IT.
He Was in St. Louis When the Cyclone Came. Says All Reports Are Entirely
 Inadequate

Mr. H. H. Sinnige of Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige returned yesterday at noon from a visit to St. Louis. MT Sinnge was in St. Louis and attending ball game when the fearful cyclone struck that city. He reports it the most hor- rible scene he ever witnessed, and says that the newspaper reports do not fairly describe the destruction of life and prop erty. Mothers were found clinging in death to their living babes, and forms were found mangled in every manner conceivable. Homes were destroyed that cost almost a fortune, and the in- mates were buried in the ruins.
 MT. Sinnige said if the storm had been lhree minutes later he himself would have been in the midst of it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
At Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn. May 3O.-Decoration Day was appropriately observed today. A large number of visitors were present from all over east Tennessee, and an ex- cellent programme was carried out, after which the graves of dead soldiers were beautifully adorned with flowers. Gen. Allen S. Tate of Rutledge was orator of the occasion,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Spanish Victories on Paper.

Havana, May 30.-Reports received here state that three columns of Spanish troops, acting together met a force of rebels near Manicaragua, in the Remed- jos district, and after a sharp fight sue ceeded in dislodglng the insurgents from the strong positions occupied by them and compelling them to retreat. leaving fifty dead on the field. Among the insur- gents killed were the leaders, Toledo and Fonseca. The rebels also lost forty wounded. The loss of the troops Is not stated.
 General Ochoca reports that his con- mand has defeated the rebel bands under the insurgents. Three of General Ochoca's force were wounded.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

burg or died in hospitals of wounds re- ceived The exercises were simple, but impressive. Fully 300 people, who came from Petersburg and the surrounding country for miles around, took part in the exercises. Eloquent addresses were made by Ex-Governor Cameron, Rev. H. w. Battle, D. D., pastor of the First Bap- tist church in this city, and Gen. Cullen A. Battle, who during. the war between the states was a gallant officer in the Confederate army srs4s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

News ship yard today caused the loss of one life and the sinking of one of the steamers being launched. In going down the ways the pilot boat Smith was first. The blocks came from under one side of her and not from the other, turning her over on her side. She went out into the water about 200 feet, and, filling, sank rapidly. There were about thirty men and boys aboard and everybody but one man was saved by the use of boats. The Smith now lies with her stern about 15 feet out of the water. The Plant llne steamer Margaret was successfully launched later on
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
At Portsmouth, Va.

Portsmouth, Va, May SO.-Decoration Day was observed here today by large parade of the soldiers and sailors station ed at the navy yard here and the different Grand Army posts Hon. Charles T. Bland. a son of a gallant Confederate sol dier, delivered the oration, which was highly spoken of and very much appre- ciated by the union veterans.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
At Petersburg. Va.

Petersburg; Va, May 30.-Decoration Day was observed by the George H. Thomas post, Grand Army of the Repub- lie, who paid fitting tribute this afternoon 10 the union dead buried at the national cemetery at Popular Grove. Dinwiddie county, three miles from this place, Tn this cemetery there are buried between 5000 and e9e0 union soldiers. who were killed In the battles in front of Peters
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
The nobbiest waists in Bir- mingham at Caheen's Monday.
HE JUMPED INTO THE BUGGY.

A Masked Villains Atrocious Attempt in
 Suburbs of Pensacola.
 Pensacola, Fla, May BOA dastardly assault was made about II o'clock this morning upon Mrs. r. s. Grimos, sister of Mrs. c. w. Hagerman of this city. Mrs. Grimes had driven MT. Hagerman down town to his business and was LA turning home in the suburbs. When within short distance of home a mask ed white man jumped into the buggy from behind, clapped his hands over the lady's mouth and attempted to drive the horses into the bushes near by. The la dy succeeded in getting out of the buggy and was followed by the villain and dragged into the brush where terrific struggle ensued, during which passing farmer was attracted by the cries of the lady and rescued her. The villain es- capped into the brush and searching par ties are after him, but have not found him. Summary vengeance will be meted out to him if caught.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
At Brooklyn.

Brooklyn N. Y, May 90-Memorial Day was celebrated here today under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic, assisted by the United States army officers and the officials of the state militia. The chief feature of the cele- bration was the parade, which was the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
BICYCLE

made by the Dueber Watch Manufacturing Company. Sample now on exhibition at E. Gfuck's, Jeweler. Orders taken.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
A Serious Family Row.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 30.-Near Mayo, Lafayette county, last night MT. and Mrs. G. B. Dixon were fired upon while sitting on their front porch. Mrs. Dixon was shot through both thighs and may die. Dixon was only slightly wounded. Daniel Dixon and James Sparrow, brother and brother-in-law of G. E. Dixon, have been arrested charged with the shooting. The trouble grew out of family feud
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
HO. THERE!

Go to Bicycle Carnival Mon- day afternoon at 5 o'clock at baseball park.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

19c a yard for best 1O-4 Pep- perel bleached sheeting Mon- day at the Geo. Passe Co.'s.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
SOLID SILVER

A great variety to select from. Suitable for wedding presents.
 E. CHUCK, Jeweler.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

Lexington, Va, May 30.-Confederate Memorial Day was observed here this af- ternoon. The graves of Gems. Robert E. Lee, T. J. (StonewalD Jackson and Will liam N. Pendleton and other distinguish ed soldiers were decorated with flowers. An address was delivered by Rev. Dr. L. J. Wightman in the Lee Memorial chapel to a large concourse of people.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
At Moutgomery,

Montgomery May 30.-Federal Memo rial Day was observed in Montgomery by William B. Woods Post No. 6, Grand Army of the Republic, today at Oak wood cemetery with an unusually im- pressive ceremony. The. post turned out in full uniform, and for the first time here went through the entire public me- morial service according to the ritual The attendance was larger than at any previous year, and the day, under the spreading water oaks that shade the Grand Army of the Republic lot, could not have been improved upon. A choir Kellar's national hymn, Nearer, My God, to Thee" and America" Ad- dresses were made by Past Department Commanders George Fl. Patrick and Charles w. Buckley, and poem written for the occasion by Mrs. Mary Louise Banks of Montgomery was recited by Miss Florence May Neville, a charming daughter of a veteran.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

LIBBEY CUT GLASS. Nothing can surpass it as a wedding present. New pat tern just received.
 E.. CHUCK, JeWeler.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

Coolest and best furnished rooms in the city at the Opera House Hotel. Special rates to regular bOarderS. 5-5I-A 5-31-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
HO, THERE! Go to Bicycle Carnival Mon- day afternoon at 5 o'clock at baseball park.
Fly screen wire-Mayberry & Watson
Washington Correspondents Go to Nash
 vile

Washington. May 3o.-rThe newspaper correspondents of Washington, accom- panied by their wives,s left tonight in a special train on the Southern railway to cises of the Tennessee Centennial expo s:.ion to be. held at Nashville Monday. The party will return Id Washington Tuesday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

DRY IN MISSISSIPPI. Dust Shoe Mouth Deep in Jackson--Crops Are Suffering.
 Jackson. Miss, May 30.-This section has experienced the most prolonged drought for>this season of the year fin it's history. May has been an exceedingly hot and dry month. The dust in this city is shoe-top deep where not sprnkled, and shrfvel up in the middle of the day, as they were never before known to do ex- cept in midsummer. Crops of all sorts are clean, but are not fiourishng as usual at this time of the year.
 HOUSEKEEPERS, attend Caheen's linen sale Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
WARREN cRIswELL CONVICTED.

Mantel and tile, s12.5O-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Fatal Accident at a Launching.

Norfolk. ya., May s0--An accident at the double laupahng at the Newport
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
HO, THERE! Go to Bicycle Carnival Mon- day afternoon at 5 o'clock at baseball park.
DRY IN MISSISSIPPI.

Building material-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
"A Cyc1ofle. "

The following prices will pre- vail one week longer and if you want every dollars worth your money will purchase now is
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

J-on nanteis--Mavberrv X watsou.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

AliOllCy WILL ulCllaoS iiO" ID your chance:
 One pound parched offee............... 2oc 18hpounds Y. c. sugar. r.............$l.OO Choice apple vinegar, per gallon...... l5e Best patent flour, per barrel. ......$4.2o Best N. O. sugar house molasses, per
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 CAeabest Cash Grocery Sto're an Ae caty. Credit prices must stand aside and give omnipotent cash the right of way.
 FULGHUM, No. 2Of6 Second Avenue. b-16-3m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31

Carpenters tools-NIayberry & Watson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-18

Southern Lumber & Manufacturers
Association, Memphis, Tenn, to 2lst,
inclusive, 1896.
For the above occasion the G.. e. &
s. +. R'y, Santa Fe routel will sell
round trip tickets to Memphis and
return at one fare SIC. 10 for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Feb. 10th, 18th
and 18th, limited to Feb. 2Sth for re-
turn.
For further information regarding
route, etc. call upon or address,
/. r. MASON,
Ticket Agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-18

The next attraction at Kiosk opera
house will be Fitz and Webster in "a
Breezy Time" on February IS. The
adjective that Is included in the title
OF the faree-comedy"A Breezy Time"
atly indicates the nature OF the pro-
duction II has been the purpose OF
the author to make the performance
breezy-simply refreshing enough TO
revive jaded minds without eausin <
the mind TO sit in a draught, so 10
speak. The company Is headed by
r. b, Fitz and Kathryn Webster,
and includes, besides, half dozen
other performers who have made in
dividual hits In various farce-comedy
ORGANIZATIONS within the last four
years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-18

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gists.
Hop Cloud sent in his resignation
as constable to take effect on the 23rd
Of the present month. Judge Kill
gore accepted the resignation and
appointed L. ID. Stone as successor.
Hop Cloud, as all of US do, made
some mistakes, no man is infallible,
on the whole he has made a good of
ficer. Mr.. Stone, is a worthy young
man in all respects, and no doubt
will make an efficient officer.-Chick-
asha Gazette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-18
An Object Lesson.

Follow the commendable energy OF
the property holders on Caddo street,
and fiji up the holes on Main street.
That Main is in a deplorable condi-
ton, no one can deny. Caddo street
yesterday morning, was equally as
bad, now look at it. A few loads OF
mother earth has converted it into a
nicely levelled street. Will it be done?