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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
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Editor Rodgers of the Opelika Evening News was in the city yesterday.
 Mir Charles K. Plosser went up to Nashville this morning to spend Sunday.
 Mir Charles Pearce of Louisville, rep resenting Paul Jones, is in the city.
 Mr. B. B. Conner has returned from a short visit to his south Alabama planta- tion.
 Editor J. F. Graves of the Brundidge News was in the city last night on his re- turn from visit to Waco, Tex.
 Rev. pr. w. c. Bledsoe of Montgomery is in the city and will preach at the First Baptist church al both services today.
 Colonel West, chief judiciary director of the United States treasury depart ment at Washington, was in the city yes terday en route to Shreveport, La., to at tend federal court
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Canister shoes. for thirty days. I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. am the only house In the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 95 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals-C. A. Bees ley, Nashville; J. B. kemper, Baltimore; F. Cannon, Cincinnati; O. w. Hammond,
 
 Huller, Philadelphia; R. M. Richardson, Nashville; F. c. DuPree, Philadelphia J. F. A. Trifts, Augusta. Ga. H. $. Par melee, New York; R. P. Crockett, Nash vile; J. N. Young, North Carolina; J. K. Hughes, w. G. Roberts. Nashville; F.. M Tendon, North Carolina; B. F. Car ter, Richmond. Va. w. Krul, Louisville; A. S. Johnson, J. A. Daugherty. Nash vile; W. H. Cooper, Oxford; Nicely Pride, Nashville; w. R. Brownwell, Cincinnati; Gordon -DuBose Columbiana; Mrs. K. Newsome, Opelika; R. S. Lewis, Shelby county; G. M. Smott Chattanooga; w. C. Bledsome, Montgomery: J. B. Nelson, St Louis; Isaac Goodman, New York; Theo Biggs, New Orleans: J. B. Cahinse, Huntsville; w. P. Yeatman, Woodward, Ala; O. P. Chambeline, New York; S. A. Greenlove, Pittsburg. Pa.; M. A. Conner. Louisville; Sig Wright. Lancaster, III. G. R. Edison, Albany, N. Y.; E. H. Sho- lar Chattanooga George E. Lewis, Buff falo N. Y.; William c. Adams, Chicago: J. B. Cary, New York; B. K. Coffman Chicago; L. M. Weaver, Atlanta; Samuel Goldbery, New York; c. J. West. New Orleans; c. F. Wheelock, city: A. M. Lu- cius, New Orleans Louis V. Clark, city; James F. Carroll, Cincinnati; G. o. Smith Wheeling. Va; F. H. Rohm. Rich mond, Va; John A. Conrad, St. Louis; M A. Thompson, Louisville; Irwin B. Higley. city
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
YESTERDAYS COURT NEWS
Heavy Judgment Against a Man.
 ufacturing Company.
STIFFS SUBJECT TO LEVY
Mir. Jack Miller's Mummy Case Disposed Of
 Damage Suit for Breach of Contract Against Land Company.

The largest judgment ever rendered in the circuit court was taken yesterday af- ternoon by default in the case of John K. Ewing ct al. vs. the Birmingham Fur mace and Manufacturing company for $143, ,000.
 Plaintiffs brought suit for 300 bonds of 5000 each, made January 2, 1890, and due and payable on the 1st day of January, 1893. The complaint allowed credits amounting to $157,O0O. Ward & Camp bell represented the plaintiffs.
 In the case of Norman & Go. vs. J. c. Miller the court dismissed the certiorari and ordered a writ of procedendo to be issued under the attachment filed in the justice court to collect the judgment against the defendant. This was a case involving the legal question as to wheth- CT or not human bodies in a mummified state were property and subject to levy. Justice Haley held that they were not and the case was taken to the circuit court, where a contrary opinion was giv- en. Exceptions were taken and thirty days allowed for an appeal.
 Sinsheimer, Levison & Co. vs. s. Mar GUS, Jr.; judgment for $473.
 J. Davidson, transferee. vs. J. w. Worthington & Co.,, garnishee; Judgment on garnishee'S answer for $7.
 Judge Banks and Solicitor c. w Fer guson leave tonight for Winston county Where circuit court will convene tomor- row at 12 o'clock and will continue one week. The court then goes to Jasper for five weeks and convenes in Birmingham on March 23.
 City Court.
 c. c. Burson vS. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company; on trial.
 Criminal Court.
 Judge Greene pronounced the following sentences yesterday:
 Charles Foster eolored, rape; sen- tenced for life.
 Eugene Recorder, robbery; five years in the penitentiary.
 Will Connolly, murder; ten years in the penitentiary
 United States Court.
 J. H. Hillman has filed suit against the Piedmont Land and Improvement company of Pittsburg, Pa., for $250O Plaintiff sues on an alleged breach of contract and sets out the averments in his complaint that defendant company offered to pay him $2500 for the sale of certain furnace properties at SIG, 900 and when he had secured a contract for the same defendants refused to make the sale.
 Inferior Criminal Court
 r. Duncan, trespassing; $15 fine. De fendant appealed the case.
 ID. Stewart, assault and battery; $5. Mrs. J. D. Stewart, same; not guilty. Sa nm McFadden, diSorderly conduct; $2 T. J. Haley diSorderly conduct; $2
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
TERSELY TOLD.

One of the most popular hotels in the Birmingham district is the Bartliff at Corona. The weary traveller feels in equipped hostelry.
 The headlight of the North Birming- ham dummy engine exploded last night about 12 o'clock on First avenue and Twentieth street. The fire department responded and the flames were quickly extinguished.
 MT. Zell Gaston, the president of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock asso- citation, will be in Birmingham Febru- ary IS, and will meet the fanciers of poultry and pet stock at the rooms of the Commercial club to discuss the holding of the annual show in Birmingham some time next fall.
 Eight or ten families, immediate neighbors in Woodlawn, have organized a social circle and will give two or three entertainments each month. They gave a mask party at the residence of Dr. J. J. Clapp Friday night. The evening was very pleasantly spent and the costumes were uniuue. Fifteen couples were pres ent.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store. except on Canister shoes, for thirty days. 1 buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. I am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 95 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Do you trade with John Fox's SonsP If so you have a good dinner today, for they keep only the best.
 RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS.

The revival services at the Christian church, Avenue F and Twenty first street, continue with unabated interest. Rev. T. B. Larimore who has told the sweet story of Saviour'S love to audi ences of thousands from Maine to Califor- mia and from the northern lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, and by the pure gospel brought thousands into the church of Christ, will preach at Il o'clock a. m and at 7:30 D. m. Those who miss hearing these two sermons may never again have the opportunity of listening to one of whom it has been often said knows the Bible by heart. Come on time in order to get a seat
 Sights of the Holy Land. Tonight at the Southside Baptist church Dr. Hale will continue his lec- lures on the Holy Land" Prof A. c. Moore of the high school will illustrate the lecture by ab3lt forty new pictures of Palestine with his .stereopticon. These magnificent views, covering over 200 square feet of canvas, give the next best idea of Bible lands and scenes to visiting those historic places.
 Dr. w. 0. Bledsoe. Dr. w. c. Bledsoe of Montgomery will preach at the First Baptist church at both morning and evening services to- day.
 The following programme has been pre- pared by the choir:
 i. Organ prelude.
 g. Voluntary, Serve the Lord With Gladness." =....
 g. Offertory, "The City of Gold'-Fe- male quartette.
 The male quartette, Glorious Things of Thee" which was rendered three weeks ago, will be repeated today by spe- cial request. Peoples Temple, Ninth street and Third avenue-Rev. c. l.. Mann, D. D., pastor; Prof, Jonah Hoskins, precentor; full chorus Revival services today; Sunday school, 9:30. Dr. Mann will preach at II a. m and 7:30 D. m., also conduct a children.s service at 2:30 D. m,, to be fol- lowed by a chorus at 3:15. Praise service at 2 o'clock. Revival services will con- 'tinue throughout the week. A blessed work Is in progress. Come, sinner, to the gospel feaSt!" 4 tE
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
, A SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY. s25 ,ooo in Money and Bonds Were Secured
 bv the Thieves.

|, St. Joseph, Mo, Feb. 8.-The most sue cessful and daring bank robbery that has occurred in western Missouri for a quar-
 ter of century took place at Savannah | last night, small town fifteen miles northeast of this city. Three cracksmen
 Ewrecked the safe of the state bank of E ESavannah, securing s25,000 in money,
 lgovernment bonds and postage stamps. F About 1 o'clock this morning Night
 Watchman Jake Garling, a Burlington
 engineer, saw three men working at the
 |,front door of the bank. He asked them
 I,what they were doing. One of the rob bers, without replying, knocked Garling
 down, carried him into the lobby of the
 bank and then bound and blindfolded him. He then stood guard over Garling with a cooked pistol. while the remain | ing two robbers cracked the safe. which was an old-fas shioned affair At 9 o'clock l this morning Bank President Wells
 found Garling in the position described.
 In the meantime the robbers, to whom
 there is no clue. had plenty of time to make good their escape.
 Mrs. Mary Breckenridge lost $14,000 in
 government bonds, of which the coupons
 for January had not been clipped. The postmaster lost $275 in stamps and $270
 in money. Other local depositers lost $10.- 600. For twenty-five years Mira. Breck-
 enridge had kspt these bonds in her house. They had been deposited in the bank less than week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

the nomination" wrote to a travelling man at Montgomery asking him to write to his house in New York and urge them to address letter to all the Jew mer- chants in Alabama" appealing to them to vote against Johnston on the ground that his nomination would be against the credit and business interests of the state.
 Said a north Alabama democrat yes terday: Should MT. Clarke by any hard fate be the nominee of the party he would be the worst beaten democrat who ever ran for governor of southern state."
 The Clarkeites seem to have spent themselves early. With all their effort a large majority of the people at their Fri day night rally to hear the Mobile con- gressman were against their man.
 It is said to be settled thing that Gen. Edmund w. Pettus is in the race for the United States senate. This announce ment, or rather the realization, that the old warrior is indeed willing that his name shall be used in connection with the honor will be greeted with pleasure throughout Alabama. No man since the death of Gen. William H. Forney Is more beloved in the state than the grand old soldier of Dallas. A democrat from a Tennessee valley county who is pretty certain to be elected to the legislature said to me on the mention of General Pettus: 'Tll vote for him. if I am the only man who does.' There are many thousands of Alaba mians who would thus delight to honor the old hero. He has been in so many of their fights, al- ways with his people in bad as well as good fortune ever their staunch friend defender and champion. Speaking of the things that illustrate his superb quality of manhood an admirer told me how in 1884, when the Alabama river was fiood- ing the country for many miles, sweep ing away plantations, houses and fam flies. he manned the first rescue boat with the brave and cherry invoca tion to duty: Come on, boys; let's get 'em out of the trees" WAT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
ATTRACTING ATTENTION.
Brmngham's Determination to Get On the 2 Turf, 4-I

Tuesdays Globe-Democrat has the fol-
 lowing to say regarding MT. Robert Aulrs appointment to the judgeship of the spring races to be opened at the Fair grounds on the 16th of next month under the auspices of the Birmingham Racing association: '@st=szt
 MT. Robert Aull who made such an enviable record as presiding judge at the Fair grounds race track last year, has practically accepted similar position with the Birmingham (Ala) Racing asso-
 citation, which will open on March 16. The Birmingham association could not possibly have made a better selec-
 tion. MT. Aull isa St. Louisan, who is not a race track official for the money there is attached to the position. He is a man of independent means and ire quentS the turf from pure love of the sport itself. His presence at Birming- ham will lend a solidity and tone to the affair that is most desirable in these de- generate racing days. s The Birmingham Racing association | is composed of some of the foremost cit iZenS of that place. w. w. Crawford, | most popular local merchant, is it's pres ident General Nelson, president of the Alabama National bank, is treasurer; Hayden Dargin, the well-known book | maker, is secretary, and Kit Chinn will do the starting. With such men to con- duct it. the meeting cannot very well
 
 MT. Aull was very loath to leave his business here to go to Birmingham, but when, after very strong persuasion, his friends prevailed upon him that it was for the good of the turf that he should do so, he put personal considerations behind him.. President Maffit of the fair grounds
 was active in persuading MT. Aull to go to Birmingham MT. Maffit knows how much he did toward elevating racing in St. Louis, and he hopes that he will do | like service for Birmingham.
 MT. Aull's well-known ability, honesty and social prestige have brought him high honors on the turf. John J. Carter, M. Lewis Clark and Robert Aull occupy | a unique position among racing judges. With competence. integrity and decision they combine that social and business standing which is so much of a desidera- tum on the turf nowadays.
 | MT. Hayden Dargin, who is the pro- | moter of the Birmingham meeting, is native of that thriving southern city. Win or lose in his adventure, Dargin is irdead set" on making the people of his town know that he is an ornament to the American turf. He has associated with him in the enterprise many of the lead ing business men in, Alabama, and the meeting is attracting attention all over the country. It will bring a high-class | lot of thoroughbreds to the Alabama manufacturing center With pr4Ser en- couragement. Dargin. who is well known to all St. Louis race-goers, will give spring and autumn meetings in Birming | ham under the Turf congress sanction.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

,. Worst shot-Jones. I,r Best driYer-JoneS. a Best horseman-Johnson.
 Best Christian-Walton.
 .. .,Bravest-Officers and all others. Y Strongest-Goggans and Sergeant Don- elSon.- .e
 Most popular with force-Johnson.
 Shrewdest-Bodeker and Ellard.
 Most important arrests-Sergeatn Don- olson and Officer Armstrong arrested Lee Harris and Abe Mitchell, who were hung for the murder of Pleas Merri- weather; Ben Elzy, who was hung for the murder of MT. Meadows on Red Mountain in 1889. -..,-a5+
 Officers Walton and Walker put in the greater number of days during the year 1895, the former working 35S days and the latter 357 days.
 During the year 1895 the total number of arrests was 5605
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
IL. BOYER REoAPTURBD.
He Had Escaped From the Penitentiary
 Forging His Pardon.


 Chattanooga, Feb. S.-A special from Stevenson, Jackson county, Alabama, says that D. L. Boyer, the patricide, who forged letters and recommendations to Governor Turney and secured his own pardon from the Tennessee penitentiary, was arrested today in Memphis, Tenn. on information furnished by the sheriff of Jackson county. Boyer was sentenced to life imprisonment from Cooke county, Tennessee, where he is also under indict- ment for forging a deed to his fathers farm. He hoped by the murder of his father to come into possession of the home place. His release from states prison was effected January g. 1896, but no re- ward was offered for his capture until few days since. The people of Cooke county, especially the prominent citizens whose names were forged to Boyers pe- tition for pardon, were furious a his es- cape, for the crime was most diabolical one. The fugitive has been hiding near Coffee's store, in Jackson county. Ala I bama, and his hiding place was discov- cred only recently through letters pass ing between his relatives living in the two states. Boyer was supposed to have an accomplice outside the prison walls in Nashville.
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City broke horses and
 mares for sale at Avenue F
 and 24th street. Smith & BOatright.
A Priest Convicted of Arson.

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 8.-Judge Suth- erland today sentenced Rev. John M. Fitzgerald to Auburn prison for ten years Fitzgerald was recently convicted of arson, he having been implicated in the burning of the school house connect ed with the parish of which he was the pastor. There was an immense crowd in the county court chambers to witness the sentence of Father Fitzgerald He made a brief address before sentence was pronounced in which he positively af firmed his innocence. He received his sentence without flinching. John Gro min, the priests hired man, who applied the torch, Is now serving seven years, and Nora Cronn, Johns sister and housekeeper for Father Fitzgerald is i'll jail here awaiting trial indicted for the same crime %
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
VALUABLE MINERAL EXHIBIT.

The exhibit of the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company of Birmingham at the Atlanta exposition, which has been rendered to the Commercial club of this city for permanent exhibit, reached the city Friday night.
 The exhibit consists of iron ore and coal. and two cars were required to transport 1t to this city. The display will be arranged as nearly as possible as it appeared at the exposition, when it attracted as much or more attention than any exhibit on the grounds
 The place for the permanent display has not as yet been agreed upon. The Commercial club has the refusal of sev- eral places and Is debating as to the best.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Grandest assortment of fancy and comic Valentines in the state at The Fair, 2O2O 2d avenue.
MRS, M, FRENCH-SHElDON

will lecture again at the opera house on Wednesday night, February 12, 1896. at 8 o'clock. Subject. Travels in Dark Af- rica." This will be the last chance to hear. this gifted woman in Birmingham, and will afford an opportunity for hun dreds of people to hear her who were kept away from her last lecture by the bad weather.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
MIR. ANDREW W. BuRGIk
Is Announced as Candidate for Sheriff of
 Jefferson.

The name of Andrew w. Burgin is in today's State Herald listed among the aspirants for the shrievalty of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary election. Mr. Burgin is well known throughout the county, hay ing been born and reared here. For sev- eral years past he has held the position of bailiff of the criminal court, which po- sition he has filled with great credit, be- ing ever courteous, firm and faithful in the discharge of his duty. As citizen he has ever borne a good name and was one of the most successful farmers in the county. MT. Burgin has strong fol- lowing of strong and influential friends, who are zealously pressing his candidacy, and who express faith in his ability to win the priZe
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Gold Pouring in.

New York, Feb. S.-It is stated at the sub-treasury that $10,609,6 $40 in gold was turned in today on account of the new bonds, and &, 600 900 for examination. The latter will also be used for bond purposes. It is estimated that fully 0.000, 900 gold is now in the government vaults in this city to pay for the new Fs just allotted. This provides for the first installment, due ten days after allotment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

Have just received a car of fine horses and mules. Will sell them out Monday and Tuesday, regardless of cost. Call and get 8 bargain.
 The Warner-Smlley Co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
GROWING FRATERNITY.

Birmingham lodge of the National Fraternity will have a meeting at the hall in the Allen building on Third ave- nue on Tuesday night About twenty new members will then be obligated.
 All members are requested to be pres- ent The charter list now comprises about sixty members.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

Flooring, ceiling, weather boarding, etc The best to be had. Prices to suit the times. M. c. Reynolds Lumber Co.,, Ltd.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
FUNERAL N0IlcE.

The friends of Gen. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston and of Mir and Mrs. William E. Hooper are invited to attend the fu- neral of Smith M. Evans from the South side Presbyterian church this afternoon at , o'clock.
 North Carolina papers please copy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
A Deathbed Confession.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. S.-Sam Cum mings, acquitted four years ago on the charge of killing James Perry, was fa- tally shot at Coal Creek this morning in a general fight. Before dying he said he had committed the murder with which he had been charged.
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FREE SILVER IN THE HOUSE.
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 Pennsylvania; Colson, republican, of Kentucky, and Wanger republican, of Pennsylvania, opposed free coinage; and MT. Talbert, democrat, of South Carolina, advocated it.
 At 9:25 o'clock. there being no one else desiring to speak, the house took a recess until 10:3O o'clock Monday morning.
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To Cure.a Cold in One Day. 4s'a'1 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. 10-2-6m-2p
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The Clarke folks, q little while ago. were carrying blank papers about beg ging for names to swell the list of their party and they succeeded in getting enough to stretch out list of few hun dred Bless you, no newspaper in Bir- mingham can hold the names of the Johnston men in Jefferson. For Clarke s hundreds Johnston's are thousands.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

Let no vain Clarke kid imagine the Dohnston people are sleeping. They are full of flgt, sonny, and you are going to hear the vox popull lion roar soon in a way you will never forget. It is likely the performance will begin here some lime this week
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The Clarkeites seem to have spent themselves early. With all their effort a large majority of the people at their Fri day night rally to hear the Mobile con gressman were against their man.