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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mr.. Silas ]. King Suffocated by Foul Air
While Cleaning Out an Old Well.

Mr.. Silas j. King Suffocated by Foul Air
While Cleaning Out an Old Well.
Leighton News.
This community was shocked beyond
expression when the sad news reached
here about noon yesterday that ST King
was dead.
1t seems that yesterday morning Mr..
King undertook to remove some rubbish
from the bottom of an old well located on
his place. He had not been long in the
well when he called to Tom Brandon, col
ored, who was at the windlass, to haul
him up, owing, perhaps, to foul air or
choke damp, that is frequently found in
wells. When about feet from the bot
ton he fell out of the box and never spoke
again. although Breedon asked several
times what was the matter. The pre-
sumption is that Mr. King was then dead.
Plummer Bowling, a white man, went
down shortly afterward, but owing to the
presence. of the gas could remain but a
moment He reported that Mr.. King was
dead. While in the well he succeeded in
fastening rope around the body and
another attempt was made to draw 1t
out. but when a few turns of the windlass
were made the rope broke and the body
again fell to the bottom. colored man
was then hastily sent to town to procure
a new rope. summon help and bring the
doctors. When he returned with the rope
Tom Morris. an old colored man, who
has had considerable experience in dig
ging wells, went down and adjusted it to
the body of Mr.. King and was hoisted to
the top, after which the body of Mr. King
was brought to the surface, having been
dead probably two hours. ~
Before first descending into the we'll a.
trial of the air was made with lighted
candle. The air then appeared to be alt
right but upon Mr.. Kings going down
and disturbing the mud and rubbish on
the bottom the gas seemed to arise from
beneath 1t. After the body was removed
another trial of the air was made, when
the candle was extinguished instantly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
ALABAMA.

on the coalition ticket for a seat in the
next legislature of Alabama.
Rev. o. p. Spiegle's tent meetings in
Decatur are being well attended and
Rev. Mr.. Spiegle is much liked by his
hearers as a fluent and able divine. The,
song service, conducted by his brother,
Pickens Spiegle, is a popular and effect
i've feature of the meetings. Already
the good results attending the services
are encouraging. 60 et
A delightful musical was enjoyed by
the public at the Peoples Congregational
church, New Decatur. on the evening
of the 18th instant under the conduct of
Miss Clarkion, assisted by local celebri-
ties.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Brooklyn-New York.

New York, June 27.-The New Yorks
made a great finish today in the ninth
inning and defeated Brooklyn when 1t
was least expected. Corcoran muffed a
thrown ball, which was chiefly RESPONSE
BILE for the downfall of Fou1ze's men.
doubles. G1eason's second base play was
one of the features and Sullivan's pitch
ing was most effective. Stein was wild
and gave way to Abbey In the third in
ming. The latter was hit hard Attend
ance 5000. Score:
RHE
New York ........0 II 03 o o o So 10 3
Brooklyn ........1 l 8 0 2 0 o 0 Is 10 1
Batteries-Meekin, Sullivan and Will
son; Stein, Abbey and Burrell.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
BLOCTON.
Was 1t Warning p-Too Much Rain-Fine
Yield of Oats.

Yield OF Oats.
Blocton. June 27.-(Specia1)-The other
day Henry Shuttlesworth. an old and
well-to-do colored farmer who lives
about three miles from here, came to
town and left orders with his family to
do certain work. 1t rained that day and
when he returned home he was mad be-
cause no work had been done, and he
had the mules caught and mustered his
family into the field. saying they had
to work, whether God was willing or
not" He had not plowed more than one
round when lightning struck near by and
so stunned him that he had to be picked
up and carried to the house.
We are having rather too much rain at
present. The farmers are complaining of
the grass.
Mr. Charley Hill, a farmer-two miles
from here, raised over 100 bushels of oats
on one acre of ground this year.
In this county democracy is growing
stronger every day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
why Didn't the Breeze ..Blowp"


A most disgraceful affair took place
here last week, the details of which
would make decidedly spicy reading.
From one point of view such matters
should be given thorough publicity in the
press, and in most places this would be
done; but the Breeze refrains from pub
fishing matters of this nature for sew
eral reasons, one of which is considera-
ton for the parents and families of in
terested parties. And again, we believe
that such matters should be kept out OF
the columns of paper which goes into
the home circle to be read by children
of all ages and sexes. This is not the
first time the Breeze has refrained from
exposing affairs of a scandalous nature,
and with which the people were generally
familiar. There are number of matters
of a sensational and by no means cred
liable character which are liable to be
made public at any time, not by us, but
by the parties concerned, who by their
reckiessness are wearing nooses for their
own necks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
At Columbus.

Columbus, Ca, June 27.-Columbus lost
the last game of the series to Mobile this
afternoon in a slow and very uninterest-
ing contest. Drinkwater was given
wretched support. and several of the
fourteen hits credited to the visitors were
due to loose fielding. Williamson, loaned
to Mobile by the Columbus club. made his
appearance in the box for the Gulf City
nine hits, were made off him. The game
was almost entirely featureless. though
only one error is credited to each team.
Score:
RI e
Columbus ...0020Os0O 9 1
Mobile ............2 11101 80 Is
Observation-Disclosures and King; Will
Hanson and Fisher. Umpire Phelan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
A Section Hands Misfortune.

Trussville, June 27.-(Special )-Walter
Leastes, colored, section hand at this
place. while passing from car to car on
a work train lost his footing and fell to
the ground, four cars passing over him
cutting off his left arm near the body.
He sustained other external and also in
ternal injuries. He was Immediately
taken up and carried to Birmingham on
an extra train. He has a wife, but no
children.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Bicycle Track at Tuscaloosa.

Evening Times. 80 .yFt...5.Ls- f.
The latest enterprise for Tuscaloosa is
a bicycle track. 1t will be under the
auspices of a stock company and will be
operated for pleasure and for profit. The
prime movers in the enterprise are
Messrs. l.. H. Maxwell, Eli Abbott and
Dick Prowell, who are enthusiastically
pushing it. The track Is to be on the
west side of the university campus, one
third of a mile in length, built of cinder,
with curves we'll banked.aA
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Gone to Richmond .

Sheffield, june 27-(Special. )--Col. S..
r. Roulhac and his lovely daughter,
Miss Kate, left this morning via the
Northern Alabama railroad for Rich
mond, Va. The colonel will represent
the old veterans at the reunion. and Miss
Roulhac will represent the beauty and
grace of our Alabama women.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
he seventh they scored two more and

the seventh they scored two more and
added six to that in the eighth and two
more in the ninth. Atlanta jumped onto
Bailey for four runs in the second, a
home run by Norton with two men on
bases bringing in three. They put in two
more in the eighth and another couple in
the ninth. The Atlanta team deserve
credit for their quiet demeanor during
this visit, not having raised single dis
turbance during the series, although they
had great provocation several times.
Score:
RHE
Montgomery ....35 0Oo026 2-1s % 10
Atlanta ........1 4 o o 1 0 o 2 2-10 IL Z
Batteries-Bailey and Wiley; Callahan,
Walker and Fields. Umpire-Jevne.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Chicago, June 27-The Colts seemed to
be badly demoralized lot in the third
game with Ptttsburg today, although
they made no errors Terry was knock
ed out of the box in the fifth inning and
Briggs replaced him, doing little better.
Killen was a puzzle all the way through.
The feature was the phenomenal stop by
Score:
r H e
Chicago .........0000 30O01-4 10 O
Pittsburg .......0 0 3 0 4 2 0 1 0-10 IA 1
Batteries-Terry, Briggs and Donahue;
Killen and Sugden.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Build 1t by All Means.

Canebrake Herald. --h
Our citizens are talking about building
a railroad southwark until 1t reaches the
river If need be, and thus we will get
reasonable rates on our freight. There
are business men discussing this move
ment and business men will back it. This
question has just begun to be agitated,
and has all the real merits one could de-
sire. Such a road if built, would add
much to our city. Let this matter keep
going. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
IMPORTANT IF TRUE.
Rumor That the Shops at Sheffield Will
Soon Be Running fy.,i

~ Soon Be Running iy,,l
Sheffield June e27--(Special.)-Co Wa
A. Henderson, attorney, and Mr.
Vaughn. prominent officer Of the South
ern railway, and Maj. r. B. Pegram OF
the Memphis and Charleston railroad
were In Sheffield yesterday afternoon 1t
is reported that the Southern has bought
the large, railroad shops erected here
some six years ago and will put force
of hands at work soon, 1t is currently
reported that the, Southern will take
charge of the Memphis and Charleston
In the near future. This will be good
news to all north. Alabama. The occu-
pancyl Of the large shops here will make
things lively In Sheffield.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
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Should Get Them.


WILCOX PrOgreSS.
Col. H. H. Hayes, the "one-armed hero
of Malvern HILL" says his committee will
need 500 baskets of good things from the
of Providence within the confines of Will
cox county. Baskets well filled will re-
ceive a generous welcome, those not so
we'll filled will be accepted, but not with
the genuine old fashioned rebel yell.
Selah. .ls -..-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
llNDSAY'S
School of Shorthand,

will be opened on Wednesday. July l. in
room No. IL, First National bank build
ing, over Boston Shoe store, entrance on
twentieth street.
Mr.. Lindsay can be seen there Monday
and Tuesday before school opens.
A speed class for advanced writers of
other systems will be opened shortly. All
stenographers who desire increased speed
of writing and increased facility of read
ing should consult Mr.. Lindsay at once.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Good Racing at Demopolis.
,emopolis Express.

D5IIIOIJ0ffS T----- 800 - =
The town is afame with attractive
posters announcing that on the Sd and
4th of July the Demopolis Driving and
Bicycle association will hold midsum-
mer meet at their track and park in this
place. Some of the. fastest horses in the
country will be here. as well as some Of
the speediest bicycle riders.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Headnuarters Tor california Wine.

SO per dozen quarts, pure and whole
some claret; So per dozen pints. a pure
and wholesome claret.
Southern wines, "a per dozen quarts,
ESQ per dozen pints.
We also keep full line of ports, sher-
ries and best grades of CALIFORNIA;
growth, equal to imported wines. at rea-
sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
No. S, corner Morris ave. and goth st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Greensboro Waterman.
We expect the flood OF rain In this Sec
ton last Friday. will cost the county a
good deal of money In the way of repair
ing bridgeA - sg.sl fsss
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

blfH1IHgHaH1 ........,..D y I -
New orleans ...........Z U U U V-6
Summary: Earned runs-BirmIngham
1; New Orleans, 2. Two-base hits-Katz;
Huston. Sacrifice hit-Godar. Stolen
bases-Powell, Huston, Bowman. First
base on balls-Of Sparks, s. Hit by
pitched ball-By Sparks, Bowman, Pow
ell. Struck out-By Sparks. 2; by Smith.
4. PASSED balls-Gonding. Time of
game-One hour and fifty-five minutes.
Umpire-McFarland.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Selma Journal. S..s stilttt :
The keep OF the grass" law should be
enforced in Selma. There is nothing
more beautiful than the ~ foot strip of
grass between the sidewalk and drive
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.


st. Louis, June 27.-The Browns lost to-
day through inability to bat, Hits Off
Breitenstein came at opportune times.
The game was listless and without fea-
ture. Attendance, 750 Score.
III e
Cincinnati .....1 0 0 20 0 o s-5 2
st. Louis ........0 0 1 0 o o 1 O o. s O
Observation-Disclosures and Peitz; Breiten-
s.ein and Murphy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Pain preuentadIt

Louisville, June 27-Today's Cleveland
Louisville game was postponed on ac-
count of wet grounds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Auction.-Horses consist of
fancy drivers, saddlers. draft
teams and cheap priced dray
teams. Everyone attend and
get bargains.
GEO. G.. PHILLIPS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
Alabama Normal College for Girls.

The only Normal College in the State
where girls only are received, and where
they are boarded under the care of the prin-
and Art Departments Terms low TUT
ton free in Normal Department For fur
Their information address MISS JULIA 8.
'TUTWILER, Principal Livingston, Ala
Fall term will open Monday, Sept. A. 1896.
6-23-til-sep1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Miss Julia Tutwiier. though quite sick
yet, is thought to be recovering, says Our
Southern Home, Livingston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Great clearance sale of shoes
at st. Pierre's stand, 1910 LIST
avenue. See tad" OH third
page. o-sSH
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28
National League Standing.

7 All shades chiffon 25c yard
at Caheen's.
Bicycle beils-Mayberry q watson. Ia
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montano's string band, 5-a-t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-28

THE TABLES WERE TURNED
Birmingham's Aggregation De-
feat the PeIicans.
'TWASANOTHERCL CLOSE GAME
As the Result Shows the Score to Be to 6.
Sparks Let PoweIPs Sluggers Down
With Six Hits.

Result of Yesterdays Games.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
FROM PEOPLE WElL-Kk0WN IN
YOUH kElGHBORhC0D.
ARE POSITIVE PROOF
That Munyon's Remedies Cure e.
tarrh, Rheumalism, Dyspepsia and
the Mes. Obstinate Disease.
Ask Your Druggist for Munyon's
Guide TO Health, Select 25-Cent
Remedy and Cure Yourself.

L. ". Aver, OF 140 Federal street, Port
land, Me-, says: my sen was sick Tor
over eight weeks with tad cod. and
fell away so that the doctors thought he
was going Into quick consumption. They
couln do nothing for him, ana had pfac-
ticaIly given up all hope when l began
using Munyon's s Cold cure. Ii went 10
the roots OF the aisea e, and SPEEDILY
cured him. Tie is vel able to work iof
the first time for a year ana gaining
strength daily"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
hay state Legislature.

Boston, Jan. 2l,--In the house yester-
day the annual report OF the tax commis-
sioner and commissioner OF corporations
was received Among the new business
was "A bill TO prohibit the sol icitation OF
aims or subscriptions in public buildings
in the state aimed apparently against the
Sisters Of Charity OF the Catholic church.
Its father, Mr., Crockett, however, says IL
Is not an A. Il. A. measure, and he does
not care II people say IL Is. Another bill re-
qures all employees nn public works shall
be- citizens OF tho United States A bill
was introduced I'm the scpate asking for
n change OF management az the state in
dustrial school. Boys were found work
ing in thoir bnrc feet thorc because their
"shoos would scratch the polished floors. "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
STRENGTHENING Out.

OTTAWA, Jan. 2l,--An important step
has been taken toward tho settlemcnt'of
the claims Of the Canadian sealers for
seizures In the years isS6.90. 1t was origin
ally agreed that the Behrlng sea Srouh'cs
shouki be submitted 30 joint commission,
and Negotiations to that end are now on.
Word was received yesterday from Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain, stating that Am
bassader Pauncefotc was authorized 20
sign convention for the appointment OF
the commission. Secretary Chamberlain
intimates that the president of the Swiss
republic may be asked, IL necessary, to APP
point an umpire to decide any points on
which the commission may disagree.
This government has replied that the ar
pointment OF an umpire In tho manns,
suggested will be satisfactory TO the Cana
dian government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
JOE CroYNsKi.

In round 10 ChoynslSl jabbed two heavy
lefts on Halls face md knocked him down
with right on the jaw. When Hall
came up again, Choynski rained right and
left hand blows on face and jaw, stagger-
ing the Australian. Joe then landed n
heavy left ON .Tim's face, and as the latter
staggered, the Californian let fly his right,
landing on Halls jaw, knocking him
down anh out, after ll4 minutes of fight
lng In the unlucky 18th.
When Referee Hurst counted Hall out
and declnrsI Choynski tho winner, Joe
ran over and tried TO help his beaten adj
versary TO his feet. Hall was unable to
rise and had to be carried TO his corner,
His seconds worked over him for 10 min
utes, and then led him to his dressing
room. He hnd to be helped from the ring
side. During the latter part of the fight
Choynski improved wonderfully, Us he
was on the verge of collapse at one time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
MASQUERADE Ball.

The hrst grand masquerade ball OF the
French Society I'Amitie was given In
Liederkranz Hall last night and thor
oughly good time was enjoyed by the
large assemblage ct :nasquers.
Prizes were awarded to the best ccs'
tuned ladies' and gentlemen.
1t was greatly due to the iudicicus
management OF the following commit
tee OF arrangements that the affair was sc
successful: II. Reyf, ii. GARNER, En-
q. Baffrey, nj. Wesley, Alex. Kramer. A.
Fossier, J. Lerch. Floor director, II.
Reyff; assistant, Alex Kramer; aids, II.
GARNER, j. Lercb, A. Fossier. M. Wesley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21

CANT claims were made by parties control
ing the fiowage rights, but tne arrsnge-
ments Just made for s3s,Ovo gives
the city all rights necessary. People can
skate or sail several miles when the iin-
proyements ere competed or ride around
the boulevard, ana the city will have one
of the most beautiful parks In the worid.
Boston paid over 500, 900 for great deal
less acreage than this city got Tor ssOO an
acre.
The repott was ordered printed and cis-
tributed.
The resolution relating TO continue GER
tain Joint committees was taken from the
table and Mr.. West thought that all The
committees that have anything 10 DO ought
to be continued and il wss so votes.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions and business
were referred: Charles w. Felt, for leave
to amend q petition; TO authorize the
school committee to appoint janitors;
John Tierney for lamps on certain
stress; James Kelley, to lay out ST. Jan
street; Olney Wood, Joseph and Helen
Hin, heirs of George W. Bowen, W. A.
O'Connell, damages; Mary A. Hunt,
Timothy Newell, remission Of taxes; Joint
resolution for heating plant for the
Ruggles street school; clerk Of the Mu-
nicipal Court. fer increased les; (;
Union for Practical PROCESS for amend
meDt TO the city charter resolution di-
recting the Union Railroad Company TO
remove What Cheer Cottage fio n Roger
Williams Park; petition Of the railroad
company 10 lay rails in Dexter street and
Douglas avenne; plans and estimates for
a casino at Roger Williams Park.
CONCURRENT MATTERS.
The Council concurred with the Alder
man in the follosing:
Order to receive the annual report OF j.
Ii. Dubois, police justice for 1895; annual
report CT the city gauger for 1896; annua
report of the park commissions for 1895;
annual report Of The inspector of build
ings; annual report OF the weigher at the
haymarket; twenty-second annual report
OF the board OF commissioners Of sinking
funds; communicat ion OF the city gaugei
nominating deputy city gaugsrs; resoiu'
tion to print 1900 copies of the city manu-
al; resolution to print 1000 copies of the
city engineer's report for 1895; resolution
appropriating 200 for the observance o.
Memorial Day.
DID NOT CONCUR.
The Council did not concur on the reso
luton authorizing the joint standing
committee on city property to sell 1o
lots of land ownsd by the city Of Provi
| dence.
MIR. Ryan thought 1t sweeping -eso
luton.
Mr.. Gardner wanted 1t amended, pro
hioiting the sale OF any Of tho lots prio
to March /, next, and directing the com
mittess on education, FIRE aud police 4
notify the council II any of ths tot
would be likely to be:wanted by them.
Mr.. Angel wanted the committee oil
highways included.
Mr.. Metcalf wanted the words "privat
sale" left out.
Mr.. West moved 1t be laid on the ia ole
MIR. Angel amended by moving tina
the lists be printed and distributed an
Mr.. West and Mr.. Angel carried the day
the other amendments being laid on tn
table also. s
Mr. Waterman moved that when tn
Council adjourn 1t be for two week
and II was so voted,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
The w. G. r. u, Petition.

BosToN, Jan. 2l.-The decision Of the
Sultan OF Turkey forbidding Miss Clara
Barton and the Rcd Cross society from
entering his domains to relieve the suffer.
ings of the Armcnians has led officers of
the national w. q. Il. u. 20 send petit
ton 60 congress-; also to request every
state w. &. 4. L. 10 do the same, snd 10
duplicate tho pctitioD 10 every state lcgis-
laturc, asking for Americas moral and
national inaucucu In behalf Of Armenians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
A Peculiar Accident.

GREENsBURG. Pa. Jan. 81. - Daniel
Sheets, prominent farmer, was instantly
killed; his two little children, aged and
years, and Harry Baker ncighbor
were fatally hurt, John Rhodes seriously
injured and Mrs Sheets badly bruised in
an accident on Chestnut Ridge. The
party were returning home from church
o In n sled While ascending the Laurel
hill large tree fell across the sled In
which they were sitting. A limb OF the
trcc passed entirely through Mr.. Sheets
The children were crushed in n terrible
manNcr, and Baker had his back broken.
Rhodes may recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
DIR. Moore In Court.

MANCHESTER, n. H., Jan. 2l.-J. @
Moore was arraigned In the supreme court
yesterday and entered plea OF not guilty
to the charge OF overissuing Union Pub
fishing company stock. Attorney Gen
eral Eastman, for the state was satisfied
with the $4,000 bonds under which tho
doctor is now held for other indictments
and hc was allowed to go on his own rec
ognition in tho sum of $500 on each
count. DIR. Moore said that although the
Insolvency proceedings in the Halifax
mills case which had been commenced
against him at Laconia were not volun'
tary, he was not opposed TO them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21

JOHN \. sIDLEI, JR., Architect. Studley
luilding, " MeyDo~set ST. hoom - A. troy'
idence. h. l.