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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

coroner or Jefferson County. R. D. Jones, who was elected coroner by such a handsome ma jority, was born March 1, 1887, and has resided in Alabama since September 14 1857. He enlisted In the Confederate service at Mobile in April of 1861; was one of the captors of the ship Danube in Mobile bay in May, 1S6l; was private in Company E, Second Alabama Light Artillery at the battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862, where he was maimed for life, and soon thereafter was discharged for disability.
 MT Jones has been a prominent secret society man, and has occupied high sta- tions in many of them-notably P G. M. and P. G. P. of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which society he has been a member over thirty years and Is the editor of the Southern Odd Fellow, monthly magazine devoted to tho inter- ests of that great order.
 He came to Birmingham October 1, 1887, and conceived and perfected the first or- ganization of Confederate soldiers and sailors, which was organized on April 6, 1889, under the name of the Confederate Association of Alabama, which was sub- sequenty merged into the United Con- federate Veterans as Camp W. J. Hardee No. .39, of which he was commander dur ing the grand reunion held in this city April 25 and 26, 1894, and for the success of which he was honored by appointment sonal staff of Lieut. Gen. stephen D. Lee, commanding department east of Mis- sssippi United Confederate Veterans
 MT. Jones was honored in Mobile by election as clerk of the city, and after wards as clerk of the circuit court of Mo- bile county, in both of which positions he gave general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Oldlc 0SIidtOT lFOiIl JeHerSOn county, Russell McWhorter Cunningham was born in Mount Hope, Lawrence county, Ala, August 25, 1855. His father was a tailor and his mother a seamstress. He was raised on a farm. He received a common school education, after making
 and gathering the crop, and commenced his public career as a school teacher. He taught three sessions; commenced the study of medicine in 1874; attended medi- cal lectures at the medical department of the University of Louisville in the win ter of 1874-75; commenced the practice of his profession as an undergraduate in Newburgh, Franklin county, in the spring of 1875.
 In 1880 he was elected as a democrat to the legislature from Franklin county; in the penitentiary, and served four years.
 Since 1885 he has been prison physician for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
 company at Pratt City; from October,
 1891, to May, 1895, was physician at En-
 sley. He is member and one of the
 founders of the Southern Surgical and
 Genealogical association: junior coun-
 selor of the Medical Association of the
 State of Alabama; its orator in 1895;
 was elected president of the Tri-State Medical Association of Alabama, Georgia
 and Tennessee at it's Atlanta session in October, 1894; was vice president of Jef- ferson County Medical society in 1894, and is now dts president He is one of the founders Of the Birmingham Medical col- Iege, and is professor of the principles and practice of medicine of that institu- tfou.
 Tn the spring of 1891 he moved from
 Pratt mines to this city, where he has lived since In Masonic circles he has been highly honored by his brethren. In 1885 he was one of the charter memb bers of Florida lodge No. 450, Pratt City and was It's worthy ma ster for five years; was em- fpent comma nder of Cyrene -Commandery and potentate of Zamora Temple, this city In 1893 he was one of the charter members of Pratt City chapter No. 108, Pratt City, and was its high priest for
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Eighteenth Alabama regiment sent him l. A. Brown and one other man. While Gibson's select band, tried in many bat ties, was being organized Canby broke his lines at another point and the charge was never made.
 MT. Brown began farming and teaching after the war was over. He has farmed all the time since then. His farm is in a high state of cultivation. He has also been teaching thirty years in the same community
 Mir. Brown has represented Bethlehem beat on the county executive committee every term since its organization except one. He was appointed county superin- tendent of education by State Superin- tendent Solomon Palmer. He declined reappointment on account of i'll health.
 Mr. Brown has been a member of the county board for the examination of teachers for the last eight years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

ys
 John J. Altman, familiarly known as "Colonep' Altman, is not a soldier, as the title would imply. He was not old enough to have military record in the last war, and his life has been spent in the most unmartial manner. It is his distinguished appearance and commanding bearing that make people inclined to call him colonel. There is no doubt had he been old enough he would have risen to high rank in the service of his country, for his career has been highly creditable. He will get a goodly share when laurels for the victories of peace are handed around. Mr. Altman is A years of age and native of Sumter county, and is of pure German descent, his great-grand- father having come to this country for the sake of it's liberties. The subject of this sketch is known as one of the most active and successful lawyers in the state. He is very much of self-made man. He worked on farm for enough money to buy school taught school and worked alternately, and thus got to enjoy law course at the University of Virginia. The only office MT. Altman has held up to date, besides Cleveland elector in 1884, was six terms as mayor of Liv- ingston. He has never been an office seeker, although since youth he has been most ardent party worker. He was secretary of the county committee of Choctaw county in the memorable campaign of 1874, and has taken an active part in every campaign up to date, serv- ing number of years as a member of the county, district and state executive committees
 Mir. Altman's large vote in the recent election demonstrates his strength with the people. He will be a most valuable member of Jefferson's delegation in the legislature, being a trained lawyer, as well as a conservative and sagacious counsellor.
 MT. Altman is candidate for speaker of the house and his host of friends throughout the state are pushing his claims.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

inent in public and social life in Ala bama, and who have done much towards the upbuilding of the sections in which they have lived.
 He graduated at Emory college in 1884 and taught school year in Tallapoosa county after graduation. After taking law course at the University of Ala bama, graduating in 1886, he located in Birmingham. He is lawyer of recog- nized ability, of sterling integrity, true to his principles and to his friends. He was never a candidate for any office be- fore.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
nominees.

heDrcSenldllVe IFOul JeIeTSOu SOuHtys
 MT. I. A. Brown was born in Jefferson county, on the present site of Dolomite, in 1844. A son of Isaac Brown, known to many of the old citizens as a man of sterling worth and who filled many po- sitions of trust in Jefferson county, and a grandson of William Brown, who em- igrated from Tennessee to Alabama in 1SlS-pioneer stock. He entered the army in 1862, enlisting in company c, Eigh- teenth Alabama regiment, under Capt. H. P. Walker of Tuskaloosa, and served three years in the western army. In most of the great battles he fought by Bragg, Johnston and Hood. Clothes torn by bullets, but never received a wound. A roll of company G, Eighteenth Ala bama regiment, now in the hands of J. P. Willoughby of Birmingham, shows LA. Brown as one of fifteen members present for duty on April 30, 1865.
 One incident will give MT. Brown standing as a soldier. Tn the spring of 1865, after Hoods disastrous campaign in Tennessee, General Gibson of Louis- jana, with a small force, was sent to re- inforce Gen. Dick Taylor for the defense of Mobile. The federals under Canby soon drove General Gibson into the in-' trenchments around Spanish fort Two weeks continuous fighting. Canby push ed his lines nearer and nearer. Gibson determined to endeavor by 8 night at- tack to drive Canby's men from a posi- ton of advantage, ordered each colonel in his command to send two of his bravest men. Captain Hundley.. of the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Tax Assessor TOT JeItfSOn county
 MT. John Felix Mclaughlin, tax assess or, is native of Jefferson county. He was born on the site where the Little Belle furnace now stands at Bessemer September 16, 1S42. His mother was the third white child born in Jefferson coun- ty March l, 1918.
 and 10 months old when he volunteered as Confederate soldier. He enlisted at Elyton in Company E, Tenth reg .ment, Alabama volunteers, Capt. Alberto Mar tin, with John H. Forney as regimental commander and l.. Kirby Smith s brig adier-general. He entered the ranks and there remained during the entire war. He saw a great deal of service, and has the only bullet that struck him during the entire war At the second days battle at Gettysburg, while lying down in the front ranks, he. was struck in the right shoulder by a large slug. which was cut out of his side, and which he now car- ries as a souvenir. He bears the nick name given him by his comrades, The Old War Horse" He says 1t was the saddest day of his life when he stacked his gun between two union lines a Ap- pomattox. He has never asked for or held office before.
 During his canvass he was always pleasant. and his argument was If ths office belongs to Sam and Jack, 1t Is Jacks time to have it; but if 1t does not belong to them, I'd like to have the next swig al the bottle,' and he got It.
 Everybody knows that in MT. Me- LaughIiD Jefferson county will hava faithful and efficient tax assessor.
 Continued on Eleventh Page)
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
OFFICERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

The State Herald this morning pub fishes brief biographies, with portraits of the officers of Jefferson county who were installed on the 1st instant
 They are a fine-looking body of men, and, as stheir records show are fully worthy of the trusts which the people have committed to their charge. But, best of all, each and every man of them is a thoroughgoing democrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

two years He is now junior warden of the grand lodge of Alabama. He is a member of the Baptist church. He has always been straightout democrat, talk ing an active part in the politics of the county and state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

MT. John Harkins was born in County Durham, England, May 12, 1857, and is in his 10th year. He came to this country in 1873 and has been a coal miner by pro- fession nearly all of his life. He has worked in coal mines in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and this state, coming to this district in 1883. MT. Harkins has been prominently connected with the different labor organizations of this country, and was secretary-treasury of the United Mine Workers of America two years. He is at present fire boss in the employ of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company, and is also member of the board of examiners for mine foremen certificates. MT. Harkins is a democrat and has always been found fighting in the ranks for the democratic nominees.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06


 Lawrence Yancey Lipscomb the sub ject of this sketch, descended from the Virginia branch of the Lipscomb family and was born in Sumter county, Ala bama which county was his home until after he had reached manhood. He graduated at Cooper institute, in the state of Mississippi, with the first honors of his class. He read law with the firm of Cumming & Miller in Camden, Will cox county, Ala, and was admitted to the bar at that place. He then located in Meridian, Miss, for the practice of his profession. During the first year of the existence of the city of Bessemer he lo- cated there, and has been resident of that city ever since, engaged in the prac- tice of law He is very much attached to his young city and it's people have frequently honored him. He served two years as the attorney of that city In 1894 he was elected to the legislature and now has been reelected.
 MT. Lipscomb has always been a dem ocrat and has linked his fortunes with the democracy in every struggle. He feels a pride in the history of his party and his native state.
 In 1878 he was married to Miss Mary G. Pharr of Wilcox county, who belongs to the oldest and best families of that county They have four children, twb girls and two boys, bright and happy, of whom they are very proud.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

D. J. ovens is 32 years of age. and was born in Augusta, Ga. He moved with his father 10 the city of Montgomery in 1865. MT. Ovens is the foreman blacksmith for the Southern Railway company in this city position he has held for the past ten years
 He received his education In the city schools of Montgomery, and learned his trade in the Louisville and Nashville shops in Nashville. e
 He was never a candidate before for any office, but has always taken more or less interest in local politics.
 MT. Ovens Is a man of pleasant address. firm in his convictions, practical In his ideas and will make Jefferson county first class representative.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
HON. D. A. GREENE,

HUN. ID. H. GfIEENE E,
 Representative from Jefferson County.
 Daniel A. Greene was born in Opelika, Lee county, August. 1863. He Is a son of Capt. R. M. Greene, one of the leading merchants of Opelika and an influential citizen. He is the grandson of Capt. Dan Bullard, one of the oldest living settlers In Chambers county. MT. Greene comes from a family who have long been prom
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10
aANOTHER SEA FREAK.
Going Around the World In a
COcklesheil.
He VIII Start From New York.
No Knowing Where He
VIII Wind Up.

NEW YORK, June 30.-Captain Adolf
Frietzel, well known as one of the most
daring seamen on this side of the At
lantic, is going to make an all around
the world voyage in a cookie shell. The
Captain has already made one trip
across the Atlantic in his open sailboat,
the Nina.
The new craft will be built of cypress,
oak and red cedar, and will be % feet
long, with a 10-foot beam. All the ma
terial will be of the best quality that
money can buy, and the tiny craft will
also be furnished with a double set of
sails, and complete outfit of books,
charts and other nautical apparatus
will be taken along.
The start will be made on July 4, and
the Captain intends going via the Illi-
nois canal down the Mississippi river to
New Orleans, thence across the Mexican
sea to Aspinwall, by rail across the
Isthmus of Panama, thence north along
the Pacific coast to San Francisco
thence westward to Honolulu and the
Samoan Islands to, New Zealand, to
the principal ports of Australia, thence
to Japan, to China, to the PHILIPPINE
Islands, to Singapore and East India
ports, thence through the Indian ocean
the Red sea, the SueZ canal and the
Mediterranean to the European ports
and thence across the Atlantic to New
York and home to Brooklyn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10

Continued from First Page.)

theme, Can the Immortality Of the
soul be proved from the light of ma
ture?" Many of her fathers sermons
were on the sin of slavery, and from
her earliest youth Mrs. Stowe was
taught to abhor human bondage.
In January, 1886, she married Calvin
Ellis Stowe, a Massachusetts clergy
man. She frequently visited the South
ern States, and was thoroughly ac-
quainted with the slave methods in
vogue there. Her book entitled Uncle
Toms Cabin; or, Life Among the Low
ly,'' created a big sensation. 1t opened
the eyes of the Northern people and
did much toward the emancipation OF
the slaves. Her best literary effort was
called "The Minister'S Wooing." James
Russell Lowell praised it very much.
Mrs Stowe also wrote a number or
other works which have been highly
commended.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10
Beretania Tenuis Club.

The regular annual meeting the Be
retania Tennis Club was held in the
Y. M. c. A. hall on Monday evening,
July 9th. The following officers were
elected to serve during the ensuing
year: w. L. Stanley, president; E. H
Wodehouse, vice-president; B. F.. Be
ardmore, treasurer; H. NJ. Mist, secre-
tary; T. Give Davies, auditor; w. A
Wall, G. H. Atherton and D. W. Cor
bett, Board of Trustees; D. James, E.
A. Mott-Smith, W. A. Wall, w. L.
Stanley and H W. Mist, reception com
mittee.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10
SUGAR FROM BETS.
Spreckels Credited With an Intention to
Establish a Factory In California.

spreckels Credited With an Intention to
Establish Factory In California.
PARIS, June 3O.-It is learned from
private source that Claus Spreckels,
the sugar manufacturer, who is now
here from Germany, where he has been
investigating the beet-sugar industry
intends to establish a colossal beet
sugar refinery in California. His rail-
way, now being constructed in opposi-
ton to the Southern Pacific, will run
down to his beet plantations.
1t was learned in this city last even
ing that Mr.. Spreckels has in contem-
plation the rapid development of the
sugar-beet industry of the State Be-
fore leaving for Europe Mr.. Spreckels
added largely to his holdings in the
Salinas valley, buying a dozen or more
tracts, aggregating something like TO-
900 acres. This he bought with a view
of the cultivation of beets. 1t could
not be learned that Mr.. Spreckels had
large possessions in the San Joaquin
valley, but he has been encouraging
farmers throughout the valley to en-
gage in the cultivation of beets, and
in return promised them a market. The
wheat crops have been impoverishing
the farmers, and as beets promise bet
ter, it is said Mr.. Spreckels will find
scarcely a limit to the output of beet
sugar should he decide to engage in it
so extensively. Mr.. Spreckels, it is
known, has invested largely in Ger
man machinery for the production of
beet-sugar.-S. F. Examiner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10
From the South Seas.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-The
Tropic Bird brings news to the effect
that there is great suffering among the
inhabitants of the Marquesas Islands,
owing to the ravages of a kind Of lep-
rosy known to the natives as "Faa.
Over a third of the entire population
has been stricken down with this Attic
ton, and in consequence business there
is practically at a standstill. The suf-
ferers become utterly helpless and die
lingering deaths.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-07-10

The foreign firm is making
no effort to secure a correct
list of names on the other
Islands.
Their book will undoubt-
edly be printed in San
Francisco.
AS. there is only one firm
in Honolulu who can do this
work and they are working
on the Directory now being
published by the Local Firm.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-03
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary Of the Daily News.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE executive committee of the
American Protective association held
a meeting at Washington on the 25th
at which plans were adopted outlining
the work to be done in the coming
campaign. UAususl precautions were
taken to insure secrecy.
DENNIS F. MURPHY, since 1s4S one of
the reporters of the United States sem
ate, is dead. He was considered one Of
the best stenographers in the world.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND was to issue a
proclamation on the 2sth opening the
Red Lake Indian reservation in Mime
sofa to settlement. The date selected
is May l. The White Earth reserva-
ton will be opened by a proclamation
to be issued later. The two comprise
about 1000, 600 acres and form por-
ton of the old Chippewa lands
THE secretary of the navy has agreed
to name one of the four battleships be-
ing provided for by congress, the Mis-
souri," Senator Baker will ask that
another one be named the kansas"
THE inspection of the log colleges to
which regular army officers are at
present detailed as instructors will be-
gin in May and eight line officers have
been detailed to assist the officers of
the inspector-generars department in
the work.
The gold reserve, as officially re-
ported on the 3Oth, was SIPS, I'll, $50, the
highest point reached during the pres
ent ADMINISTRATION.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-03

= ne annual rowing contest between
Oxford and Cambridge universities
look place on the 2sth and resulted in
4 victory for Oxford
The herald., 1896-01-08
o CAPTAIN, rY CAPTAINl

o captain, my captain, our fearful trips done |;
The ship has weathered every rack; the prize
we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells l hear, the people
all eXulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel
grim and daring.
But, o heart heart, heartl
OH the bleeding drops of red
Where on the deck my aptain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
o captain, my captain, rise up and hear the
bells;
Rise up, for you the flag is flung, for you the
bugle trils,
For you bouquets snd ribboned wreaths, for
you the shores a-crowding,
For you they call, the swaying mass, the eager
faces turning.
Here captain, dear father,
This arm beneath your head
1t is some dream that on the deck
You've fallen cold and dead.
Ny captain does not answer. His lips are pale
and still.
My father does not feel my arm. He has no
pulse nor Will
The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voy-
age clio ed and done.
From fearful trip the victor ship comes in
its object won.
Exult, o shores. and ring o bells
But with mournful tread
Walk the d9ck; my captain lies
Fallen, cold and dead.
MALT WHITMAN
The herald., 1896-01-08
Ralstonites' r1ecting

The members of the Ralston Health club
assembled at the Ralston dining parlors on
West Third street last evening for the pur-
pose of social reunion and discussion of the
principles of their association. President
f. H. Gilbert occupied the chair, and after
few remarks in calling the meeting TO
order announced the reading of the min
utes of the last meeting, which were pre-
sented and approved. An open session
was then held, and all present freely in
dulged in discussing Ralstonism. Nearly
everyone had something good to say, and
many testified to the benefits derived from
following the rules laid down by the leader
of the philosophy At the conclusion of
very interesting evening the club ad-
journed 1t was decided to hold an open
public meeting on the fourth Wednesday of
this month at Music hall, when Miss H ellen
Bierer will give lecture on physical
The herald., 1896-01-08
AT SANTA MONICA

The Record Breakers Resting-Talk About
the Pasadena Prizes
Down at Santa Monica the Stearns team
is taking things very easy for while. Dad
Gleezen thinks that rest will do the boys
no harm after their long season on the rae
ing path and the non-arrival of his pacing
machines has given him good excuse.
J. M. Campbell, the clever boy from
Spokane, has gone north to his home, Dad
Gleezen allowing him a couple of weeks, as
it is possible that he may not be able to see
his friends again for year. All the other
members of the team are at the beach, but
their training is of the liehtest description.
About the end of next week the hard work
will commence and then there is every
probability that the records will fall about
as fast as the boys can make an attempt at
them.
The prizes at the Pasadena meet have
not proved satisfactory in their relation to
the published value, and there is likely to
be good deal of noise made over the
matter. Gleezen is quite prepared to prove
his case as to value, for he has atfidavits
from prominent jewellers from Los Angeles
who are ready to testify as to the value OF
the stones that have been submitted to
them for inspection.