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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
WHERE KOLB BOLTEO
Is the Place the Montgomery Crowd Will Hold That Meeting Tomorrow Night-Do
 They Mean to Rule or Run2

Montgomery. July 17-(Special)-The Clevelanders, the monarchists, the disci- ples of Wall street, the rule or ruin crowd, will meet tomorrow and resolute against the national democratic ticket, platform and convention. Whether they will go any further is not known. It is notable fact, however, that the meeting will be held in McDonalds opera house, the place in which Captain Kolb and his crowd bolted the democratic party and established the third party In Alabama four years ago.
 Whether the disaffected will give birth to fourth party is not known. Defeat is weighing heavily on the former party bosses. They are hot, red hot. If they would only say goodbye and go the party would not lose much, but the danger that appears to threaten is that in the excite ment of the hour a number of good dem ocrats who hold to the single standard theories may be led astray. The call has been industriously circulated among the Cleveland worshipers alone. some or those who were most bitter in their abuse of Kolb for protesting against the rulings of the state convention of his party are among the inaugurators of the move ment on tap tomorrow night Meantime, honest democrats are asking themselves, "What is our party and Alabama coming to when the men who have been it's lead- CTS and who have enjoyed it's honors and offices demand to ruin If they cannot rule?"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

putting in place the large boiler and en-; zine of the new cotton mill. A couple' of young people came into town last Sunday morning. to have matrimonial knot tied, but there seemed to be hitch. somewhere, and Judge W. F. Wilkinsoni permitted the two to leave town as they came-in single blessedness.
 Tuesday, July IA, there was what very nearly approached a cloudburst here. The damage to the sewer that crosses Main street near G. c. Spigener's livery stable will not be less than $500 and there are several smaller breaks. It will cost the town nearly 5000 to put it's streets and sidewalks in as good condi- tion as they were before the rain.
 The crop prospect for this section was never better than now. It seems cotton and corn, so far, are as good as one could wish. The watermelon crop here seems to be good. Melons weighing from forty to sixty pounds can be had every day fresh from the country.
 The district conference of the Method ist Episcopal church will meet with the 23d of July. There are about fifty church. es in this district, and they send from 75 to 100 delegates. We are expecting be- tween 200 and 300 visitors on that oc- casion. The conference will attend to business in the forenoon till Il o'clock, when there will be preaching each day. There is a great treat in store for those who attend. Bishop Galloway will be present. and preach to. the conference several times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
ALABAMA.

fused and, in fact MT. Campbell Is being accompanied by one of the strongest goldbug republicans in the county, and the chairman of their campaign commit tee is a lifelong republican. Their speeches weakened them considerably and the democrats will make large gain in what has heretofore been a populite stronghold.
 On Wednesday they were met at Oak Level by Congressman w. F. Aldrich and MT. T. l.. Harvey, who spoke in favor of the fusionSt ticket. MT. Aldrich said he was a republican and was instrumental in bringing about the fusion between the populiteS and republicans. Several were present who heard Mir. Stephens say the day before that there was no fu- sion. MT. Aldrlch told the people that fair elections was the issue in this cam- paign, and that while he was a silver man he did not believe that free coinage of silver would give the relief claimed by Its advocates, and that 1t was only a stepping stone to monetary reforms. When he closed his speech he was asked by William Denman if he was going to support MT Mckinley on his goldbug platform and his reply was that if the populites nominated MT. Teller, who was protectionist and a. free silver man, he would vote for him, but if they did not he would vote for MT. Mckinley He further said that MT. Mckinley was in favor of bimetallism and wanted the St. Louis convention to adopt free silver plank in their platform, but that the New York delegates would have bolted, and that a gold platform was adopted to please them. MT. Denman then asked him if 1t was not true that he (Mr. Aid rich) went to St. Louis as a Reed dele gate, and knowing at the time that MT. Reed was an outspoken gold standard man. and that w. J. Stevens, colored, of Anniston routed him out of his seat in the convention and sent him home, and his reply was yes. This was a sad disap- pointment to those populites who had be- lleved MT. Aldrich to be a populist and an advocate of the free and unlimited coinage of silver al the ratio of 16 to 1. His speech weakened the cause of pop ulism in this county and added many votes to the democratic ticket. The dem ocrats have asked for a division of time at each of the populte appointments, but have been refused at each place. The democrats have now arranged for their own speaking and will fall in behind the populites next week and will make the welkin ring for pure democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
THE AUDITORIUM.
Directors at Meeting Yesterday Dicide to Erect Ii After the Plan Recently
 Agreed Upon.

The directors of the Birmingham Au- ditorium company held a meeting yes terday morning in the Commercial club parlor. Present were Messrs. J. A. Van Hoose, O. L. Chalifoux, W. J. Mlner, B. F. Roden, F. Y. Anderson, T. H. Mol ton, B. Steiner and M. V. Joseph.
 It was decided to erect the building after the plans recently agreed upon, the cost of it to be $15,000. The structure is to be built on the same plan as the Cum berland Presbyterian church.
 There was reported a deficiency Of $4000, and Messrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, M. V. Joseph and F. Y. Anderson were ap- pointed a committee to secure sub scriptions to that amount The com- mittee will begin their work next week.
 Mayor VanHoose in a few well chosen remarks urged the necessity for erect ing the building and referred to the fact that Chattanooga had just contracted for like structure to cost $1O,0OO.
 On motion Mayor VanHoose was in- structed to advertise for bids for the con- struction of the building on basis of $12, ,000. The remaining 5000 will be used in fitting up the interior.
 The building Is to be erected at the corner of Third avenue and Seventeenth street and the lot has already been cleared preparatory for erecting same.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
DARING ESCAPE.
A Pratt Mines Convict Sent After Water Steals Clothing and Other Essentials and
 Strikes Out.

One of the slickest escapes from Pratt mines was that of a negro sent up from Greene county and who made hisN es- cape on Wednesday afternoon last.
 The negro, in striped attire, was sent to bring water to some boilermakers at work on boiler at slope No. 2. When sent to the spring he had two powder cans with which to bring back the wa ter Instead of going to the spring he went into house near by and stole two suits of clothes, a hat, pair of shoes, watch chain and S5 cents in money Se- cretfng these in the bucket he then went in the direction of the spring, and, after getting out of sight. changed his prison garb for civilian attire and joined the bird gang. He has not as yet been recaDtured.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
UNIONToWN.
Cotton Is Abloom in the Canebrake-Society
 News Notes.


 Uniontown, July 16-(Special Corre- spondence) )-The canebrake is at it's best now. Thousands of acres of cotton are white and pink with blooms, which will later materialize into the feecy staple. Indications are that the crop will be very fine in this section.
 MT. William O'Sullivan, one of our most worthy citizens, died on Monday after short illness. He leaves three sons and a daughter, who have the sym pathy of the entire community
 There are number of visitors in our city. Among them are Misses Kitty and Maude Pitts of Selma, Miss Lennie Pitts of Atlanta, Miss Maude Davidson of Selma, Miss Belle Moss of Selma and Miss Ira Welch of Demopois.
 Miss Alice Marx entertained the Young Ladies club this afternoon.
 The Misses Hill have issued cards for a lovemaking party on Friday evening. Very much pleasure is anticipated as the Misses Hill are ideal hostesses.
 Miss Marie Hungerford gave a dance last evening, which was greatly enjoyed. Miss Willie Manpin of Mobile is the guest of Miss Lily Langhorne. Miss Manpln will be Miss Langhorne's brides maid on the occasion of her marriage to Chancellor Tayloe on August 19
 Miss Price of Mobile is visiting the family of Mrs. M. M, Pitts.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Money in Berries.
Decatur News.

Decatur News.
 There is more money to be made out of a berry patch well cultivated and proper ly managed than is to be made out of any other sort of crop that the farmers of Morgan county are in the habit of rais- ing.
 This is illustrated beyond a doubt by the experience of Jerry Anderson, an in- dustrious and intelligent farmer about a mile and half from Raleigh Springs, who will this season make in the neigh borhood of $500 off trif1e over an acre of land covered with raspberries.
 He has been cultivating this patch for three or four years He started in, a. small way, putting out few bushes at first and each year setting out more. Cultivation improved the quality of the fruit greatly. He found a market near at home. that is here in Decatur to which he could easily ship. Two dollars and twenty-five cents per crate is about what he got for them this year. He has this season already cleared about S175, and he is sending out the berries at the rate of half dozen crates per day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Will Prove a Total Wreck.

San Francisco, Cal, July 16.-There appears little hope of saving the Pacific mail steamer Columbia. dispatch from Pescadero says: The Columbia is rolling heavily on the rocks humping herself to pieces. The sea is calm but the swell is rising, and there is about IS feet of water in the hold, and the cap- tain and officers of the steamer have ap- parently given her up and are preparing to leave when it is no longer safe to re- main on board The surf breaks close to the steamer and if the sea gets rough she will last only 8 few hours. The un- derwriters have rated her a total loss. She was a new vessel on her first trip. Only a small portion of her cargo has been salvaged, and lighters are still at work removing the ships fixtures and fittings
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
DECATUR.
The Tennessee Rlsing-Circuit Court in
 Session--Death of Mrs. Cross.

The Tennessee Rising Court in
 Session-Death of Mrs. Cross
 Decatur, July 16.-(Special Correspond ence )-The Luke Jr, came in yesterday with corn and lumber from Lambs ferry, and left today freighted with miscella- neous stuff for the same place. The Ten nessee river on Tuesday reached nearly to the 15 foot mark on the water gauge,
 Circuit court Is in session here, Hon. H. c. Speake presiding.
 Little Mary Ferguson of Chattanooga, Tenn, who is known as the child queen of elocution, appeared in a number of charming recitations at the First Bap- tist church Tuesday night. Though little Mary Is only years old she takes and holds the interest and attention of her audience with a skill and power much beyond her years, Her audience on that occasion were delighted with the wee elo- cutionist.
 Mrs Emma Johnson Cross, relict of the late Dr. B. F. Cross of this city, died at her home on Lafayette street the 18th instant after several weeks of suffering. and was inferred here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Destitution at cottondale.

Tuskaloosa Times. oA
 The Times received a call today from two ladies residing on Cottondale, who tell a narrowing tale of the suffering and destitution revailing among the woffen and children of that place who have been, thrown out of employment by the stop-' page of the cotton mill Nearly every able bodied man has left the place in search of work and the women and chill dren are absolutely dependent on charity for their daily food. Some are s'ck in bed and were.it not for the kindness of neighbors would succumb for the want of medicine and nourishment. In behalf of these sufferers the Times urgently ap- peals to the good people of Tuskaloosa for help. Prompt assistance unnecessary, as their condition is desperate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
COLONEL HIBBARD AT PULLMAN.
Hundreds Came Up to Shake His Hand
 After His Speech.

Hundreds Came Up to Shake Ills Hand
 After His Speech.
 Cu1iman, July 17.-(Special)-ColB B. l.. Hubbard spoke two horus in the court house here today to at least 1900 people. It was one of the ablest speeches that has been heard in Cullman in many day. From start to finish the speaker had the attention of his audience, and it required mo experienced eye to see that he was making impressions on the minds of his hearers that are bound to bear good dem ocratic fruit At the close of his speech Colonel Hubbard called on all the popu- lites present upon whom he had made Ia vorable impressions by his speech to come forward and shake his hand, and hundreds crowded each other to get chance to strike hands with the eloquent speaker who had electrified them and shown them so plainly why they should return to the house of their father. The speech undoubtedly made many votes for the ticket. Cullman county is surely going for democracy this year.
 General Pettus and MT. Turner.
 Zen. b. w. Pettus and Hon. John O. Erner superintendent of education, %poke here yesterday to good audience /and. did much good for democracy. Gen eral Pettus made a splendid vote-Win- ming speech, and carried the crowd to a man. Hon. John O.. Turner made an el- oquent speech and was loudly applauded by all who heard him.
 MT. Turner challenged his opponent, MT. M. w. Wood, for a joint debate from now until August 8. MT. Turner gave him all he needed, and is on top by a large majority as one gentleman offer ed to bet that Turner would carry this beat by to l against Wood.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Primaries Ordered in Morgan.

Decatur, July 16.-(Special Correspond ence.)-The congressional district exeeu- tive committee of the Eighth Alabama district was in session here last night. Maj. w. R. Francis presided, and all the members were present either in person or by proxy except MT. J. A. Rountree. A call was issued for primaries to be held throughout the district on August 15, for the holding of county conventions on Au- gust 22 and the district convention on September l. 1896, Under the arrange ment all candidates will be voted for in the primaries, and the votes will be pro- rated in the county conventions so that all candidates will have in the district convention his full strength as in the primaries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-H
Chean Rates to Texas.

On July 21 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham and Montgom- cry to all points in Texas, Arkansas and the Indian territory at one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets good to re- turn at any time with twenty-one days from date of sale.
 Please bear in mind before purchasing tickets via any other line that the Louis vlle and Nashville Railroad company af- fords admirable passenger service to all western points; double daily trains in both directions, with close connections at terminals.
 For any information on the subject ad- dress or call on R. F. BEASLEY, Passenger Agent Louisville and Nash
 vile Railroad Company, Birmingham,
 Ala 7-14-tl21
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

machinery is neat, compact and elegant. The drive wheel at present is too small, and two 12-inch wheels will be put in, with pedals for the operators, and great ly, increase the speed. A part of the sequipment will be a tiller, operated by Bicycle handle bars. The pedaling will be done with bicycle pedals and the op- orator will sit on a bicycle saddle. Our ohly criticism of the vessel is that the operators have to sit so high out of the boat that the danger of capsizing will be great. The builders think they can make the vessel go ten miles an hour, and they probably will eventually do 50.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
WARRIOR.
A Fruitful Revival-District Conference
 Burglary-General News.

A ffulbIul heV1Val-OlStrlct Conference.
 Burglary-General News. Warrior, July 17.-(SpeciaL)-A very interesting meeting has just closed here It was held under large tent, and was conducted by Rev John B. Andrews, an evangelist of considerable note. There were about sixty confessions of faith and about twenty-five accessions to the Methodist Episcopal church, south The district conference of the Gunters- vile district of the North Alabama con- ference convened here yesterday Near ly 100 delegates are in attendance, and an interesting session is being held. pr. Leith of Guntersville preached the in- troductory sermon last evening" The general merchandise store of Ha- gler Bros. was burglarized on the night
 of the 14th, and quite large amount of
 goods was taken. There is no clue to
 the identity of the thieves.
 The Baptists have about completed a
 handsome parsonage into which the pas-l tor of their church, Rev. MT. Lowery, will soon move.
 The Epworth league of the Methodist
 church has completed some improve ments on their church. painting and dec onations, that make the church very pret- ty, and they and the town are very proud of it.
 MT and Mrs. F. M. Davidson have re- turned to their home here from Birming- ham to spend the summer months. Their daughter, Mrs D. Ed Kennedy, of Cordele- Ga, accompanied them and will
 remain till fall. MT. and Mrs. F. A. Hewitt, Sr., are vis- iting relatives in Texas. MT. D. N. Smith and family are spend- ing the summer in South Carolina Miss Coy Davidson is also visiting relatives in the Palmetto State. Agricuturists say that general crops are better than ever known. MigS Eitvnatria of cry, Ala. is visiting the family of MT. c. | $. Hooper.
 The friends of MT. C. s. Hooper, who l has been at an infirmary at Birmingham, are pleased to learn that he is improving, and is expected soon to be at home with | his family.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
The Campaign in Perry,

Marion, July 16.-(Special Correspond ence)-The campaign in Perry county opened last week with several speeches by Hon. o. w. Underwood in the eastern portion of the county. Yesterday Col onel Hubbard addressed large crowd al Morgan Springs, point north of Marion.
 The satisfaction over the nomination of Bryan is increasing daily as the peo- pie, forgetting their first individual preferences, realize more and more the ability and fitness of the candidate. Long before November the whole coun- try will be wildly enthusiastic over the ticket and the platform.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Matters in Marion.

Marion, July 16.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Judge w w. Wilkerson and fam fly of Birmingham are in Marion for a couple of weeks, visiting relatives and en- toying the sights of our city.
 Fine rains fell in this section yesterday and today, and the cotton crop will be greatly benefited thereby
 MT. Long of Uniontown is greatly im- proving the old Warford place, near town, which he recently purchased from MT. J. c. Lee.
 The crops are earlier than ever known before in this section. Fodder pulling is general and cotton picking will com mence early in August.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
IN CLEBURNE.
Populites Open the Campaign-Mr. Aldrich
 Aelad Savara1 ssposara

Edwardsville, July 16.-(Special Corre- spondence.) .)-Politics in this county is be- ginning to warm up considerably. The populites opened their campaign on last Tuesday at Borden Springs, in beat i. Speeches were made by N J. Stephens, populist nominee for state senator, and by w. J. Campbell, populist nominee for representative from this county. Both of them asserted with emphasis that they were democrats, had always been and expected to remain so MT. Stephens de- clared that there was no fusion between the populites and republicans; but of course any sensible man knows they have
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Home-Seekers Excursion to Texas July 2f.
 On July 21 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell round trip tickets to Texas at one fare plus S2 for the round trip, good to return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty-one days from date of sale.
 Stop-overs will be allowed on the going trip within fifteen days in home-s seekers territory.
 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company and its connections out of New Orleans offer the safest, quickest and best route toSall Texas points. Only one change of cars between Alabama and the principal cities in Texas
 Be sure that your ticket reads via the Louisville and Nashville and New Or leans.
 For any further informa ton call on or address R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 T-16-St
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
IN TALLADEGA.
Another Democratic Club Organized-Good
 Work for the Party.

Talladega, July 17.-(Special.) .)-The democrats of beat 9, Talladega county, have organized democratic club with over fifty members. The number will be multiplied as soon as 1t is generally known that the club Is organized. pr. G. w. Heacock was elected president and o. Shoot secretary.
 If the democrats continue to organize and unite under their leaders, with Hon. s. J. Bowie as chairman, We will have Talladega county one united democratic club before election day.
 The people are very much enthused to know that Senator Pugh and Congress- man Livingston will be at Talladega Springs, and great preparations are be- ing made for the occasion. Great crowds will be out, not only from our own coun- ty, but from the counties of Coosa and Shelby.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
AT TRUSSVILLE.
Dr. Cunningham and Hon. c. w. Hickman
 Address a Large Crowd

Trussville, July 17.-(Special)-Dr. R. M. Cunningham and Hon. c. w. Hick- man addressed a large crowd at this place yesterday. They put it in plain English and the people received it as they haven't for four years They held the crowd to man for two hours and it was reported that they made many con- verts, who expressed their gratitude that they had been made to see the situation and get back in the old ranks once more
 pr. Cunningham and MT. Hickman spoke very plainly and showed just where Goodwin and his crowd stood.
 Johnston and the county ticket are coming up every day
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Postoffice Robberies.

AIbertVIIIe JOuf1aI -
 On last Thursday night the safe in the postoffice at this place was blown open and oyer S100 stolen. Dr. A. Scott, post master, lost fifty odd dollars and $50 of postoffice money was taken. No clue yet as to the guilty party.
 The same performance was repeated at Martlng postoffice last Friday nlght: The thieves secured only $7 and a lot of stamps at that place.
 The postoffice department has offered $200 reward for the arrest of the parties who robbed the Albertville office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
CHEAP RATES TO TALLADEGA, ALA,

On Account of Alabama Educational Associa- ton and Alabama Chautauqua. For the above mentioned meetings the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip June 27 to July 2S inclusive, limited to return until July 31. For further information address
 R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent. 6-30 t!l7-20 Birmingham, Ala.