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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
ST. LOUIS IS CROWDED.
Bed and Board at Premium-Forty Thou
 sand Strangers,

Bed and Board at Premium Forty Thou
 sand Strangers.
 St. Louis, June 16.-More people arrived in town yesterday than on any previous day during the past week. It is esti mated that from 35,000 to 10000 people are here. Hotel accommodations are at a premium Manager Cunningham of the Planters hotel says he has 1900 guests, while the Southern is accommodating about the same number. Most of those at the hotels sleep two in a bed, while some few are lucky enough to secure only cots. The smaller hotels are also crowded and the boarding houses are do- ing land office business. At the big hotels the guests stand in line waiting to get a chance to enter the dining rooms, which are crowded from early morning to late at night. In default of sufficient accommodations elsewhere many sleep on cots in vacant stores in the heart of the city. A big store opposite the expo sition building was rented by an enter prising man, who fitted it with eighty cots and had hung out a sign reading: Beds, $1 night
 St. Louis people deny that the crowd is too big to handle, but nevertheless there is none too much room in which to turn around.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
TickIas the Britons.

London, June 16.-The Standard and the Post, commenting on the situation at St. Louis, will tomorrow say in substance that it is pleasant surprise to find that the supporters of "a gold standard, instead of the silverites. are likely to impose their will on the co. entien. The latter were recently regarded as the masters of the situation.
 The Times tomorrow passing it's re- marks on the dispatches of MT. G. W. Smalley, it's American correspondent, will pay a tribute to MT. Platts masterly handling of the gold forces at the. St. Louis convention. It says that his over throw of the silverites promises to give a new sensation to the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
TALI;APoosA's CoMMITTEE
Pass Liberal Resolution in Regard to Vot-
 ing in the Primary.


 ing in the Primary.
 Dadeville, June 16.-(Special.) )-The ex- ecutive committee of the democratic par ty of TalIapoosa county met in the court house yesterday, Chairman Waugh pre- siding. The committeeman were present from all the beats except and 4. The 27ta day of June was appointed to hold the beat meetings to select or elect dele tes to the county convention on the ot a day of June.
 A committeeman from each beat will be elected. A liberal resolution was pas. d in regard to those who will be en- ti..4I to vote in the primary in the beats. The ratio of representation will be the same as that of the convention which selected delegates to the state conven- ton. Peckerwood and Eagle Creek were gre nted special privileges as regards the selection of delegates and making re- tu7@s. Everything passed off pleasantly ano perfect good humor prevailed among the committeeman.
 As usual several candidates were on the ground. Among them was MT. Co., 1umbus Porter, a gentleman well known in the county, who will run for tax col lector, although the attorney general has decided that there is no vacancy. He wants to be the choice of the people as well as of the governor.
 Candidates for the legislature are ex- ceedingly scarce so far on the democratic side of the house. There is no possible chance for gold standard man to be elected to the legislature from this county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
A CARD.

The Montgomery Advertiser and other newspapers in the state have repeatedly published that have used the state campaign committee to secure subscrip- tions to the State Herald and have sent out circulars enclosed with letters signed by Chairman John B. Knox. This state- ment is false and the State Herald offers standing reward of $50 for proof that any circular has been sent out as charg- ed. J. A. ROUNTREE,
 General Manager State Herald
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
PRAISE FROM SIR HERBERT.
MT. James T. WeatherIy Complmented by the
 Vice President.

A number of gentlemen who went to Tuskaloosa to hear the address of Vice President Stevenson before the alumni association returned this morning at 1:55 on a special train.
 From them the State Herald learns of a pleasant incident, which is not covered in the special telegram from Tuskaloosa.
 At the banquet rendered the vice pres ident yesterday afternoon Mr. James T. Weatherly of this city was toastmaster and discharged his delicate duty with such tact and grace as to call forth espe- cial remark from MT. Stevenson. "Of all toastmasters, said he, MT. Weatherly is my model"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
New Life in Chancery Court-Truculent
 Negro Shot.


 Negro Shot.
 Dadeville, June 16.--(Special.) )-Judge Dowdell has injected new life into the chancery court and, judging from the crowds around the court house and the loud speeches of the attorneys, stranger would decide that circuit court was in session. Besides our own able bar there are in attendance Messrs. Oliver of La Fayette, Stephens and Sorrell of Alex ander City, Rowland of Roanoke and otherS
 Mir. Willis Heard of Dadeville, accom- panied by an officer, was searching for a colored woman for the purpose of ar resting her when Tom Gray. colored, fol- lowed Heard with rock. abusing him, near Dadeville yesterday. Gray made an effort to strike Heard with the rock and Heard shot him in the left side five times. When last heard from the negro was alive. The negro is said to have been an exceedingly dangerous man when enraged.
 Mir Jay Street of Gadsden is here at tending chancery court.
 Jonas Stone was shot in the leg just above the knee last Sunday near town in a scuffle over some money. The ball was not extracted.
 The crops will soon be "laid by and then the boys will be ready for politics. Monarch bicyclcs-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
NOT AUTHORIZED.
Auditor Purifoy Says Andrews, Dawson &
 Go. Can't Do Business

Montgomery June 16.-(Special. 1.-The secretary of the Fire Insurance Association of Providence. R. l., has written to the state auditor, who is also the insurance commissioner of Alabama, notifying him that a Birmingham insurance firm, doing business as Andrews, Dawson & Co.,, have recently written some policies for his com pany on brokerage for which they have accounted to the company, but that he has reason to believe the firm has written other policies which have not been accounted for to the office. He requests the auditor to take steps to advise the public against deal ing with said firm as agents for his com pany.
 Auditor Purifoy says the company is not authorized to do business in Alabama, and that any firm that seeks or secures business for stock insurance company not so au- thorized is subject to $700 fine and to criminal prosecution.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Senator Pasoo Is Chairman.

Ocala, Fla, June 16.-The democratic state convention to nominate state off, cers from governor down, and elect eight delegates to Chicago met here at noon. United States Senator Samuel Pasco (free silver) was chosen tempo rary chairman by exclamation. The conn mittee on credentials was named and the convention took a recess until 5 D. m At that hour a further recess was taken until D. m. to give the credentials com mittee time to report. At 9 D. m., the credentials committee still being out, the convention adjourned until o'clock tomorrow morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Free Silver Triumphant in Idaho.

Pocatello, Ida, June 16-The free silver men had everything their own way in the democratic state convention which met here today. The platform de- nounces President Cleveland and Secre- tary Carlisle in bitter terms and declares most emphatically for the free and un- limited coinage of silver. The following delegates to the national convention were elected: Barry billiard, H. C. Sha- fer, Joseph c. Rich, G. B. Bryan, T. Re- gan. William H. Watt was elected dele- gate at large and George Ainslee nation- al committeeman
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Corbett Can't Make It.

San Francisco, Cal, June 16.-It leaked out in pugilistic circles today that Cor bett had received word from w. A. Brady that it would be impossible for him to ar range match in England with Ftzsim- mons or Jackson. What the reasons are Brady did not say. II is understood that Brady advised Corbett to take on as many favorable matches as he can in this country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Dam Broke. Family Drowned.

Bake City Ore, June 16.-The Goodrich Sy M an ery bnnr tbs fISm rn ,ns ing, and great volume of water rushed down the gulch, wrecking everything in it's path. The home of R. French was swept away, and the entire family consisting of the parents and five children, were drown ed. A number of bridges were carried away. The reservoir was constructed in 1863, and was used for mining purposes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Sad lndeed.

Mrs. A. T. Jones died at her home on Sixth avenue last night at Il o'clock. She has been critically ill for many months, but the end when it came was no less crushing to the husband, mother daughters and sis ters who survive and mourn her. In the prime of life and full of good works, she has been called away from a world she filled with sunshine. She will be taken to Selma for burial on Thursday morning, and be laid to rest beside her fstber and son in Live Oak cemetery.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Politics ouiet in Pickens.

Carrollton, June 15.-(Special Corre- spondence )-Affairs in Pickens are in statu quo politically. The farmers are too busy to engage in politics at present, and the laborer does not appear to take any interest in the coming election. There appears to be no feeling or bitter ness between democrats and populites. An old democrat states that Johnston has the advantage of Goodwin in the start and that when he gets his second breath" there is no such a thing as beat ing him to the rope.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
A Bestial Tramp.

Washington, June 16.-A special from South Boston, Va., says late yesterday afternoon 0 white tramp outraged young lady named Meadows within 100 yards of her home and left her insensi- ble. None of her family were within hearing at the time. The neighborhood is aroused and lynchng will follow the capture of the criminal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
CHILDREN SCREAMED
And the Norfolk Police Discovered Shock
 iy1o Murdar

Norfolk Va, June 16.--The police discov- cred tonight one of the most cold-blooded murders ever committed in Norfolk. After breaking in several doors at No. 2O9 Cum berland street they found the body of Lucy Miller wife of John Miller, with her head ted yesterday by the woman's husband, who escaped. The children of the dead woman were in the room, and 1t was their constant screams which attracted the at tention of the police.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Indianapolis Returns.

Indianapolis, June 16-The democratic primaries of this city and county tonight resulted in contested delegations in al- most every ward. On the face of the of f1cial returns the gold people have sev- enty delegates to the state convention, the silverites sixty and five to hear from.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
First Omen Air Concert.

This evening Prof. Henri Weber's reed and brass band will give the first open air concert of the season at Capitol park A splendid programme has been selected and. weather permitting, fine selection of music is promised the public.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Killed by Falling Lumber.

St Louis, June 16-While a party of men and boys were at work in the Knapp-Stout lumber yard at the foot of Salisbury street this afternoon pile of lumber collapsed, killing two and fatally injuring four others.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

The handsome turnout which bore Vice President Stevenson from the union depot to the Morris hotel on the occasion of his recent visit was furnished by those popular stable men, Fies &s Sons.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Death ofJudge Campbell.

Pensacola, Fla, June 16.-Jpdge R. l.. Campbell one of the oldest members of the Pensacola bar. died this morning at Oakfeld his summer residence, six miles from this city. He was 75 years old
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Sultar. Coming to His Senses

Constantinople, June 16.--An trade code was issued today appointing a Christian governor of Zeitoun-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
Monarch bicycles -Mayberry 6 Watson.

Mothers, have your chil- drens' Leghorn hats trimmed at CaheenS'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
DAILY BULLETIN.
Direct'nl Rain @, Temp. of wind. Weatherl fall.
That Handsome Equipage.

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

The Highland Book club will meet thi morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. W. w. Vii kerson. Fourteenth avenue, South High lands.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
DADEvILLE.

Cabinet manteIs-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(All items of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. Tenth and Eleventh avenues. South High lands. Telephone 9SS.)
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

Mrs. Campbell Jones of Montgomery who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Pente- cost, on the South Highlands, has returned home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

The Aurora Literary society will meet this afternoon with Miss Carrie Sharpe, at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. H. A Sharpe, on Fifth avenue, instead of with Miss Helen VanHoose. as first announced
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-17

Mrs. J. r. Whitfield of Montgomery is the guest for several days of Mir. and Mrs. Jack Q. Cohen, at their home on Highland ave nue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-27
Homestead Entry No. 56o7.
Land Office at Natchitochcs, La,

Land Office at Natchitochcs, La,
February II, 1896. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make communication proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of District Court at Benton,
La, on March y, 1896, viz Homestead En-
try No 5697-Jabe L. age-for the south
cast quarter Of northeast quart0r east half of
southeast quarter and northwest quarter of
southeast quarter of section IA, township 10,
North. range II West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: A. j. Harris, J. A. Franks,
w. A. Border and I. ID. Carpenter, of Allen
town =. o., La
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason under the law ana the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be
given all opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross examine the witnesses
of said claimant, and to offer evidence III re-
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
February 20, 1896. mar 20
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SheriT'S Sale,

Executors of Edwards Jacobs VS. Samuel
benjamin.
No 81 70. III District Court, Caddo Paris, La.
10y virtue of II writ of seizure and sale issued
- i'll above named suit and to me directed
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door Of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, within the legal hours OF sale, on
Saturday, the 2lst day of March. 1896, the
following described property, to-wit
The northeast quarter and that part of the
suotheast quarter of section 9 north of BenoiSt
Bayou, in township Is North, OF range l3
West. Containing 2l6 acres, more or less,
together with all buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in BosSier Parrish La.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Salnncl Bcnjamin
Terms Of Salc-Cash without the benefit of
appraiscment, to pay and satisfy the sum of
800 with per cent. per annum interest
thereon from Jan. 6, 1896, and all costs of suit,
including per cent on said sum and interest
as attorney fees, and according to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, Feb. 49, 1896.
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Homestead Entry No. 4O83

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
January IS, 1896. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his in
tention to make final proof i'll support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La, on
February %, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
40S3-Eli Stewman--fOr the northwest quarter
of southwest quarter, section 30, township y
North, range IL West
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Scott Johnson and Chester
Scott, Plain Dealing 2. O., La; l. NJ. Demoss
and Mat Dcbole, Rocky Mount z. O., La.
ANY person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the reg
ulations oft Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal Of
that submitted by claimant.
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
January %, 1896. feb y
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the ord.-James 1, 10.
Uarkcn unto me everyone and
Observation-Disclosures T, II.
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Homestead Entry No. 1879
Land Office st Natchitoches, La

Land Office st Natchitoches, La, I
January IS, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof i'll support of his
claim, and that said proof will he made before
Clerk of the District Court. at Benton, La, on
February ., 1896 VIZ: Homestead Entry No
4S7S--Rchard Grecn--for the east half Of
northeast quarter and northeast quarter Of
southeast quarter, section II, township Is
North range Il West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land, viz: M. Hall, j. E. Pevey, w. G.
Wadley and Wiley b. Allen, Allentown z. O.,
La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or knows of any
substantial reason under the law and the reg
uations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to otter evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
January %, 1896. feb 27
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ShcriT'S SAFE.

G. w. Lockey) In Justice J. P. Gleasons
vs.. Court, in Ward 5, Parish of
Will Lane } Bossier, La.
Ry virtue of writ Of ieri facias to me di
ID rected by J. z. Gleason, j. p, have
seized and will proceed to sell to the highest
bidder, for cash, subject to appraiscment, at
the residence of defendant, on Saturday,
March 7, 1896, the following described proper
t., to-wit:
Two hundred bundles of fodder, more or
less; wash tubs, cotton baskets, ~ head
chickens, one cow and calf.
Said property seized III the above entitled
suit, and will be sold to pay and satisfy said
writ, together with interest and cost.
J. L. KEITH, Deputy Sheriff.
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Homestead Entry No. 4727.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, !
Enhruarv e 1900

Land Ottce at Natchit0ches, La. }
February g. 1896. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tcntion to make FINAL proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk OF the District Court at Benton, La on
March 20, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No
4121-Pinkncy Jemson-tor the northeast
quarter of southwest quarter, south half of
southwest quarter and southwest quarter of
southeast quarter, section So township 10
North range IL West, Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Jack Law, Nelson Tonsy,
Chas Franklin and Peter Mcdaniel, Allen
town p. O., La.
ANY person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to crOss-eXamine abe witnesses of
said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal
of that submitted by claimant
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
February -, 1896. mario
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Registration fteh .EsScSS-
2llf5sf.

4 will he at the following places tor the pur-
| pose of registration and assessment, aud
all legal voters are urgently requested to come
forward and register, and all tax payers are
respectfully requested to meet uc at the fol
lowing places:
Curtis, Friday, Feb. %.
Knox Point, Monday, March ?.
Koran, Wednesday, March /.
IIaughton. Friday, March &.
Allentown, Saturday, March T.
Bodcau, Monday, March 9.
Bellevue, Wednesday, March II.
Midway, Friday March Is.
Ivan, Monday, March IL.
Rocky Mount, Wednesday, March IS.
Mot, Friday, March 20.
Carterville, Monday, March %
Arkana. Wednesday, March -.
Bolinger, Friday, March y.
Plain Dcaling Saturday, March %
Colinsburg, Monday March 80.
Hughes Spur, Wednesday, April l.
Alden Bridge, Friday, April B.
Benton, from April to Is.
w. II. BLENSOE.
Assessor and Registrar