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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
ADMISSION.
Bicycle Races-A Big Order Booked-The
ReViVal ut Oxanna.

Admission. Sept 22.-(Special Core
spondence. THE races arranged by the
Calhoun Cycle club are being run at the
Oxford Lake track this afternoon.
The United States Car company has
received an order from the Atlantic Coast
Line for all the iron, except the castings
needed for 12o cars. The order is a very
good one and will give employment TO q
large number of men, principally the
blacksmith department.
The Admission Lime and Coal company
which has had only two lime ldlns in OPP
Grafton for some time past has fired up
the third and has it going.
Mr. Frank Edmondson died at 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon of heart trouble af-
ter an illness Of two weeks at the home
OF his father, Mr.. w. ]. l3dmondson. He
leaves d wife but no children. The time
and place of the interlnent are. not
known.
The operatta "The Merry Milllmaids,'
will be given tonight IL the court house
at Jacksonville. The proceeds will be
devoted to the benefit of the Catholic
church Of that place. Many intend
going from this city and all who attend
win doubtless enjoy the evening.
The meetings in progress at the Cum
berland Presbyterian church in Oxanna
ara becoming very interesting. The ser
the hearts of the people and
as consequence the church was
filled to overlooking that night,
many having to go away or re.
main outside. A Penteeostal service was
held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and
1t was Veritable Penteeost. The pres
ence of the Holy Spirit was felt in great
scene is rarely witnessed and is indie
ScribaDIe
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

The Democratic National Committee De
lighted With Bismarck's Letter
Chicago, Sept. 22-The democratic ma
tional committee regards the letter of
Prince Bismarck favoring bimetalllsm as
step towards an international agree
ment and the cablegram sent to Mr.. Bry-
an by the Interna tional Agricultural
congress at Buda Pesth as making the
first genuine political sensation of the
campaign in favor of free silver coin
age.
Members of the committee at Chicago
headquarters said yesterday that these
documents siienced the platform and as
sertions of the republicans on the point
that the United States alone could not
change the monetary system of the
world and that the present agitation
would be detrimental to international BIZ
metalllsm.
The committee decided to have these
declarations translated into several Ian
guages, especially German and to dis
tribute several millions.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
OXFORD.
Death and Burial of Good Man-As to Cot
ton Political


Oxford, Sept. 21.-(SpeciaI Correspond
ehce.)-Mr. e. I. Lee, aged "A years, died
quietly at his home in this place at $50 a.
IN. on the 18th instant after few days
illness. He was surrounded by two of
his sons, one daughter (Mrs. W. o. Hill
of Bloctom and other rela tives. After
his funeral services at the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, of which he was
quiet. consistent member, his remains
were followed by his relatives and friends
to the oxford cemetery.
The weather is dry, dusty and hot here,
hence very disagreeable
Cotton viii all be picked out by Octo-
ber 1, unless in bottom lands and low
places, and it now seems that we will
make about two-thirds of a crop. The
warehouse receipts here are about 1000
bales to date.
We have Bryan and Sewall club Of
about seventy-five members.
Hon. T. S. Plowman viii be heartily in
t,orsed for congressman from the Fourth.
and we expect to elect him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
HUNTSVILLE,
TO Help Howard "A Lady in Peril-A Mer-
chants Misfortune.

chants Misfortune.
Huntsville, Sept. 22.-(Special Core
spondence.)-The Ladies' Aid society of
the Dallas Avenue Baptist church will
give an entertainment at the residence of
Rev. w. w. Harris, on Walker street.
Thursday night, September 26, for the
benefit of Howard college.
DR.. w. p. Hooper yesterday received
telegram from Roanoke. Va, announcing
the death of his brother, Mr.. G. w. Hoop
en- of that place. Deceased was only As
years old, and leaves a family to mourn
his sad death.
A good rain fell last night
Yesterday morning Mrs. Oscar Gold
smith had narrow escape of being in
jured while out driving. While near the
corner of Holmes and Washington streets
her horse became frightened and made
mad dash against hitchng post in front
of the new Strive building. The post
held the phaeton securely, but the fright
ened horse dashed away with the shafts
trailing after him, and ran into another
horse and vehicle near Jackson's stable
Here he fell, but got up and turned a
couple of somersaults and dashed back to
where he started, nearly demoishing the
phaeton he had q few moments before left
intact.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby-
terrain church will open q market in which
will be sold homemade bread and cake
every SATURDAY dlltlHUOu lTOhl 10 D
o'clock.
A sorry sight presented itself to view
Monday morning when Mr.. Mendel looked
into his millinery establishment. From
the FONT of the house to the rear the cell
ing had fallen in a body and buried un-
der it the entire stock of millinery-in
fact everything ~ the store was buried.
A number of show cases were smashed,
and why the others were not is won-
der. 1t seems that the ceiling which fell
had been nailed TO a plaster ceiling, and
this, perhaps swelling or contracting by
changes in the weather, broke the hold
of the nails and allowed the ceiling to
fall.
The racers who will take part in the
bicycle races next Thursday and Friday
are coming in one and two at time. Ben
H Showers, the Alabama Yellow Ham,
mer." arrived from Nashville yesterday,
and will be followed by several other &C.
lehrities today. r. l.. Malone and H. B.
Sparks of Decatur are expected to come
on the afternoon train
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
ATHENS.
A Committee Arranging for Reception to
Gov.-Elect and Mrs. Johnston.


Athens, Sept. 22.-(Speclal Correspond
ence)-A committee has been formed for
the purpose Of inviting Gov.-Elect Joseph
f. Johnston and his wife to attend a
banquet t. be given in their honor at the
Athens Female college at any time that
would best suit their convenience, be-
tween this de lie and the date. of his in
auguration. The affair viii be entirely
informal and win be altogether a social
event. There will be nothing political in
the event but 1t is to show him the honor
due him and felt for him by his many
friends IN Limestone, that he redeemed
t. the democracy. He and his charming
wife viii BE- met at the reception by over
100 pretty college girls, to say nothing of
the many other hundreds that will as
semble on this delightful occasion to pay
him their respects.
1t is intended by those having 1t IN
charge to make this one of the most de-
lightful # the many delightful occasions
that have been held in Athens, a city of
refinement and culture, the home of
Houston. whose footsteps the newly
elected governor will tread in.
The committee having this matter in
hand are as follows: Robert NJ Rawls,
chairman; Il. Il. Allen. Henry Malone,
r. II. Richardson. w. b. Russell, G. IL.
Frost, w. T. Sanders, r. B. Mason, Price
Hendricks, Max Rosenau, Henry War
ten. G. l.. Sheriff.. Seherim Gilbert, G. A.
Williams, john B. Tanner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Burial of Hon. a. j. IngleA Mysterious
Death-Boiler HxpIodes.

Burial of Hon. a. j. Ingle--A Mysterious
Death-13oiler Axplodes.
Double Springs, Sept. 22.-(speeial Cor
respondence.)-T remains of Hon. A. j.
Ingle were inferred in the cemetery at
Fairview Saturday afternoon with Ma
sonic honors.
The Winston county teachers institute
Will be held here September % and 70
Mr. j. II. Tant of Morgan beat was
found dead on the road between Houston
and Falls City, Friday. He had been to
Jasper and was returning home. There
were no indications of foul play, but the
cause of his death is quite mysterious.
The huge boiler of the Reeve saw mill,
near Notes bursted Friday morning,
shaking the settlement all around, throw
ing young man, Posey. about thirty
yards. jolting him up pretty bad but not
seriously injuring him. Several OF the
mill hands had narrow escapes.
The revival services at Corinth have re-
suited in many conversions.
The nomination of Hon. w, |. Bullock
for congress from this district IS very
satisfactory to the democrats of Winston
county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
UARTSGLLE
Had to Kill Negro in -Deiense-AnI In
terestlng Story.

terestlng Story.
Hartselle, Sept. 22.-(Special Correspon-
dence)-James Cain shot and killed
Henry Stewart, colored today near Som
erville, nine miles east of this place.
Henry had been in Mr.. Gains employ for
more than a year. He did the cooking
and remained about the house the
greater portion of the time. All moved
on smoothly until last Thursday, when, 1t
is stated, Henry insulted Mrs. Cain.
Finding that he had done SO he told her
if she told Mr.. Cain he would kill her and
MIR. Cain, too. She, fearing the result, did
not mention 1t to Mr.. Cain, but sought an
interview with her brother, Clifton Lyle,
and related the circumstances to him and
requested that he go before an officer
and procure papers for Henry's arrest
before he could carry out his threats.
Mr.. Lyle went before Justice Wyman,
obtained the papers and had started with
an officer to make the arrest, but 1t ap-
pears some one made these facts kneWn
to the negro before the officers arrived.
The negro took his pistol and attacked
MIR. Cain. A few words passed when ne
began firing at Mr. Cain. His wife know
ing the threats the negro had made to
her on Thursday seized the shot gun,
which was in the family room, and ran
to Mr. Cain with it. He tok it and fired
at the negro, lodging the entire load in
his breast, killing him almost instantly.
The negro had fired three shots at Mr.
Cain. One passed through the lower por-
ton of the right jaw, producing a pain
full flesh wound.
Mr.. Cain says he knew nothing of the
trouble until attacked by Henry, and
acted in self-defense.
A coroner's jury was summoned and
verdict of justiGable homicide rem
dered,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
DECATUR.
Oscar Hundley's Debut in the Garb OF Full
Blown Republican.

q
Blown Republican.
Deca tuG, Sept 22.-(Specal Correspond
ence. )--IIon. O. r. Hundley, republican
candidate for congress from the Eighth
Alabama district, opened his campaign in
this city last night in a formal address
to the voters, the audience being COM
posed largely of the members of the
white republican club of New Deco turand
those Of the eolored republican club of
this city, with sprnkling of Mr. Humid
leys old friends of this city, mainly to
hear what line of presentation Mr. Humid
ley would make in his newly donned POI
litical Garb, altogether making an audi
ence of some 100 people.
Mr. Hundley boldly announced his con-
version to the republican party that he
had given her the right hand of fellow
ship, and pointed out in the pass where
he had agreed with the republicans, but
that ne had long been deceived by the
delightful 'sugar-coated pills" Of the
democrats. He wittily referred to the
fact of the disagreement OF the democrats
of this district, and expressed his desire
to meet the democratic congressional can
dida1e on the hustings as soon as Colbert
county should see fit to name him.
In a similar vein of humor he wished
the assistance of DR. d. w Day, the pop
ul.st congressional nominee of this dis
trict, who, he thought, would assist him
in standing for fair elections, compli-
menting the populists by saying that they
had always been right on that question.
and referred to Hon. w. w. Callahan.
who was present, as one he would desire
to assist him on the sound money plank
of his platform.
The speaker was frequently cheered by
his audience during his discussion Of the
two great political platforms Mr. Humid
Icy. in person and manner Of daress.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
MARION.
A Brief Sketch of DR.. Averett- Concerning
His Successor.

Marion, Sept. 22.-(Special Correspon-
dence .)-Dr. s. w. Averett, president of
the Judson Female institute, died here
Sunday after a brief Illness of two weeks.
His wife and two daughters were with
him when the end came. The remains
were carried to Danville, Va. the former
home Of the deceased for interment.
Dr. Averett has been president of the
Judson for nine years, in which period he
had done faithful and laborous work
for the school, and had become widely
known as one of the best and wisest of
men and as one of the leading educators
of the south. He was distinguished ma
val officer of the Confederacy and pol
ished, Christian gentleman. and not only
in this community. but throughout the
state will his death be lamented.
Your correspondent was informed by
the board of trustees that they have been
fortunate in securing the services of Rev.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
TROY.
The Story That he Had Been Lynched Is
Fake-Capt. Loves Funeral. So

Inc SuOry IIiUb Iae 11au been 1yncned Is a
Fake-Capt. Loves Funeral. go
Troy, Sept. 22.-(Special Correspon-
dence)-Tom Payne, a negro ex-brake-
man, is confined in the Dale county Jail
at Ozark, on the charge OF train wreck
ing. Payne was discharged from the SER
vices of the Alabama Midland railroad
some time ago and it is thought that he.
while guided by hatred or malice, opened
the switch and extingushed the signal
lights at Pinckard, q short time ago, and
caused the wreck of passenger train 81.
in which Engineer Dickinson was killed
When Payne was arrested he had in his
possession switch keys. The current re-
port that he was lynched by an Infatuated
mob at Ozark last Saturday night is only
fake.
The Methodist Protestant church of
this city continues to grow. There were
nine additions to the Sabbath school yes
terday morning and three more aces
sions to the church last night making a
total of forty-siX additionse to the mem
bership of the church Up to date during
this year. ta
The remains of Capt. A. p. Love
reached the city Saturday night over the
Central and was met at the depot by a
large gathering of friends who escorted
them to the residence of w. M. Love on
North Three Notch street where they re-
manned over night. Sundayamorning at
Q o'clock. great many friends and ac-
ouaintanees of the deoeRsed gathered at
"Uncle Bits to pay their last respects
to the departed whom they loved and
honored. The funeral at the house was
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
.BJOtTON.
Only Two Out of the Twelve Left-Water
Very Searce-Quail Plentiful.

Very Searce-Quail Plentiful.
Blocton. Sept. 22.-(Special Correspond
ence)-In the year 1872 twelve young men
walked from River Bend to Centreville
end polled their first votes, which were
democratic. Squire Pulaska Wallace,
who is 76 years OF age and who was one
of the number, still lives in the Bend. "
and has voted the democratic ticket at
every election since. He is hale and
hearty, and expects to vote for Bryan
and Sewall in November next. Capt. j.
w. johnson Of Mississippi is another one
OF the twelve, and is now in the BEND
on a visit. These are the only two of that
number living.
Many Of the citizens of this county are
hauling water for miles. Many of the
creeks and branches are perfectly dry.
The trees in the woods and here in
Blocton are dying. Water is being pump
ed from the cahaba river to supply Belle
Ellen.
There are more quail this year than
have been noted for number of years,
but If il does not rain soon they will per-
ish for water.
Editor Hard contemplates starting a
paper here.
West Blocton is talking of having wa
ter works for fire protection only.
Work Is very slack, and but little busl-
ness Is being done.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
SILLY BUT HARMFUL.
The Fake Dispatch Sent Out Sunday Concern.
ing the Meeting of the Alabama
Commercial Association.

A correspondent at Montgomery sent
out to the leading papers of the country
last Sunday night a statement concern
ing the meeting of the Alabama Com
mercisl association, called for October
next, that is not true, and which, If not
contradfcted, is likely to cause a de-
creased attendance at the meeting.
The report states that the meeting was
called for the purpose of investigating al
legged election frauds in this state and to
recommend such legislation before the
general assembly of Alabama next win
ter as will remedy whatever evils may
now exist in that direction.
When shown the telegram yesterday
Secretary w. j. Boles of the Alabama
Commercial association said there was
absolutely no truth in the report; that
the association was strictly business
organization with no object other than
the industrial and commercial develop
ment of the state.
He said: "As is well known, the Tooth
year of Tennessee's statehood will be
celebrated at Nashville next year by
six months exhibition, known as the
Tennessee centennial. From present in
dications it will be a great affair, equal
perhaps to the Atlanta exposition of last
year.
Realizing the Importance of advertis-
ing Alabama's matchless resources to the
world and thus inducing capital to seek
investment here, the Alabama CONNER
cial association, the states only business
organization, through its officers, decided
to meet for the purpose of discussing the
matter Of an exhibit at the Tennessee
centennial
1.-THE president of the association, Mr..
Fl. J.. Mckee of Selma, specifically stated
that to be the object of the meeting.
"Other questions, however, will be dis
cussed. At the annual meeting of the as
ISOLATION, held in Montgomery on the 10th
of June, a committee, with Mr.. j. A.
Rountree, general manager of the Biz
mingham State Herald. chairman, was
appointed to investigate the question of
a state constitutional convention. This
committee was instructed to report to the
president not later than September 1.
Their report will likely come before tho
meeting in October.
cit will not have any reference to cleo
lions or election laws, however, as the
Alabama Commercial association takes
no stock in politics. The report will deal
with such laws as influence the industries
or commerce Of the state, ard those only"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
BULLOCK AND HOWARD

Break Lances ut Pell City-The Populist
Congressman Discounted.
Pell City, Sept. 22.-(Special Corre-
spondence.)-We had one of the greatest
debates here today ever heard In this Sec
t1on of the country. Hon. w. I. Bullock
represented the democratic party and
Hon. NJ. w. Howard the populists. Mr.
Howard opened in speech of one hour
and declaimed brilliantly. Mr.. Bullock
replied and literally riddled his oppo-
pent by showing that Howard had totally
failed In getting single bill through con-
gress and that ne had received $4,000 of
the peoples money and had not, accord
ing to the statement of Taubeneck, been
in his seat more than one-fourth OF his
time.
speakers close attention.
The populist majority will be greatly
reduced in November in st. Clair
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

conducted by Revs. John /. Youngblood
and L. II. Bowles, both of whom told of
some Of the good traits of the departed.
in words of love and tenderness after
which Troy lodge No. Sc, A. f. and A. M,
took charge of the remains Of their de-
parted brother and conducted them to
Beulah cemetery where they deposited
them by the side of his mother with the
usual solemn and sad fornalities of that
ancient order. Everybody that knew
Capt Pick Love was his friend as was
demonstrated by the procession that fol-
lowed him to his grave Yesterday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
SELMA.
Fireman Becomes Cverheated and Drops
Il na tn Of q pl.c,r,a in ant Planting.

Fireman Becomes Cverheated and Drops
Dead-Death of q Prominent Planter.
Selma, Sept 22.--(Special 4Correspon-
dence.)-Dock Irwin, fireman at the Star
ice factory, became overheated and fell
dead last night. He had just finished
cleaning out the ashes under the fire
CRATES when he complained of feeling
badly, walked few steps toward the
door and fell dead. lie had been in bad
health for some time. He leaves wife
and child.
Louis p. Fort OF Marion Junction died
at his home in that place at IL o'clock
last night after a lingering Illness. He
was one of the foremost planters and
merchants of the black belt, proprietor
of the hotel and exceedingly popular with
the travelling public
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Montano's band at East
Lake till October 1 for dances,
five nights a week. Go out.
Young White chapol Fiena

Columbia, s. c.. sept. 22.-Two negro
girls. 5 and years old, were so beaten
by Ellie Pompy, boy of Is. that one has
died and the other will probably do SO.
He says he was playing tag and hit them
too hard. 1t is believed he attempted to
rape the elder. He has been arrested
DANCING AT EAST LAKE.
Only a few more nights re-
main (till Oct. u for Monta-
nos band and dancing at East
Lake. Go while you can.
MantAl and tile. ST.. 5o-Mayberr s watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Go to East Lake on the new
electric cars.
Headquarters for California Wine.

IS per dozen quarts, pure and whole
some claret; 50 per dozen pints, pure
and wholesome claret
Southern wines, 81 per dozen quarts.
$3.50 per dozen pints
We also keep full line of ports, sher-
ries and best grades of Californias
growth, equal to imported wines, at rea-
sonable prices. M. & A WISE,
No. s. corner Morris ave. and 20th St.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Montano's band at East
Lake till October / for dances,
five nights a week. Go out.
The Southern Railway Adds New Pullman

The Southern Railway Adds New Pullman
Service
Beginning Monday, September Z 1896,
the Southern railway will inaugurate a
new line of elegant Pullman sleepers on
their trains Nos. 30 and SO, between Biz
minghsm and Charlotte, N. c..
By this improved service change of
cars and wait at Atlanta is avoided and
comfort of passengers greatly increased.
Leaving Birmingham at APO D. M, you
reach Charlotte next morning for break
fast, and, should you desire, you can con-
tinue your journey in through sleeper on
same train. J. p. BILLUPS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
9-6-3w
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

Birmingham is looking up. The whole
of the upper part of the building. zoos and
2010 Third avenue, occupied by the Biz
mingham Water Works company. has
been leased to one party. 1t is being
nicely fitted up. 1t contains thirty-two
rooms, and will be let singly or in suits.
furnished or unfinished, to respecta-
bic people of either sex. Mrs. NJ E. Ryan,
who is so we'll known to the people Of
Birmingham, is in full charge. 7-S-tf
Plaster and hair-Maxherrr s. Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Go to Hast Lake on the new
electric cars.
Lucas Mixed Paints-Mayberry & watson.
Friends of Mr.. Bryan.

G. A. Wickersham and wife of Bir-
mingham, Ala, were with the party. Mr..
Wickersha m is the superintendent of the
Alabama Great Southern railway, and
for years the next door neighbor of Mr.
Bryan in Lincoln, Neb. The old ac-
quaintance was renewed by calling each
other as Bill and Charlie.
At Hot Springs DR.. Grim and wife, of
the hotel called on Mr.. Bryan. The doc
tor was at one time the family physician
of Mr.. Bryan and accompanied Mr.. Bry-
an to AsheNille.-KnoXViIle Tribune
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

DANCING AT EAST LAKE.
Only a few more nights re-
main (till Oct. u for Monta-
nos band and dancing at East
Lake. Go while you can.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
.AIABA ANA.
DOUBLE SPRINGS.

strillingly resembles the late lamented
Frank Hurd Of Ohio.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

Bulbs cheap at Goddens drug store.
Call for catalogue. 9-23-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

GRAND SACRED CONCERT
Weber's great brass and
reed band will delight the
thousands at East Lake this
afternoon. Go out.