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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-a8-H
Peoria Distilleries Shutting Down.

Peoria, H., July 16.-The Great West ern and Woolner No. distilleries, two of the largest houses of the American Spir- it's Manufacturing company, yesterday made their last mashes, and will shut down as soon as the spirits can be drawn off. The Manhattan has closed, also the Hanover, an independent house. The Monarch distillery has resumed for a special line of goods. It will make its last mash this week and shut down early next week, leaving the Atlas, an inde- pendent house, the only Peoria distillery in operation. All cattle fed during the winter are to be shipped.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
A Strange Case.

Guntersville Democrat.
 The death of Ewell Johnson last week was followed by that of his sister, Miss Eliza, one week later with pleurisy Ewell had been suffering for years with spinal affection and was 52 years old, leaving a wife and eight children. A strange case is the death of Mrs. John Allen, neighbor, who dropped dead on hearing of the death of Ewell Johnson. All this occurred near the Short creek bridge. Postoffice, Neville.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BASEBALL.

The Philhedonians and Co., lonials are to play a game of ball for the benefit of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mercy Home Tuesday, the 2lst, at the West End Ball park. Everybody should come to help along this kind of charity. 7-I7-M
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Bridge Contracts Awarded.

Florence, July 17.-(Special9-Con tracts were awarded today by the county commissioners for two iron bridges. One will be across Blue Water creek near Lexington, and will cost $3240. The King Bridge company of Atlanta will build it. The other will be across Sinking creek, in the west, and will cost S1193. The Converse Bridge company of Chat tanooga will build it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
F,orence's Schools Are Safe.

Florence Herald.
 The city schools are safe. Anxiety on that score may now be set at rest. The city council at a meeting held Thursday night voted an annual appropriation or $500 and the net proceeds of the recently enacted dog law to the city schools. The appropriation should be adequate, for II one-half the dogs in Florence are pro- vided witi tags at the market price of same the sum realized will be hand some one.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
PRATTVILLE.
Stockholders Called to Meet-Damage b,
 Cloudburst.

Prattville, July r Especial Corre- spondencc)-Th secretary of the Au- tauga Manufacturing company of Au- taugaville, this county, has issued mo- tice to the stockholders of that corpora tion to meet on the 3d day of August, 1896, for the purpose of taking action to raise money to further the purpose of the corporation. Let it proceed without a jar-we need more and more cotton mills in this part of the country.
 MT. and Mrs. P. c. Massie and their little son, Joel, are spending the summer in Prattville at the McLemore house. MT. Massle is one of Montgomery's lead- ing attorneys.
 MT. Henry Beyille of Cincinnati Is here
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BASEBALL.

The Philhedonians and Co., lonials are to play a game of ball for the benefit of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mercy Home Tuesday, the 2lst, at the West End Ball park. Everybody should come to help along this kind of charity. 7-l7-td
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.

Never have such bargains been offered in Birmingham. Tailor-made Suits at $5.09; our S2, $3, $4 and $5 Pants at $l.09 at Louis Saks' Clothing Emporium,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Weber, the clarionet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the publicat East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock. 4-2S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BASEBALL.

The Philhedonians and Co., lonials are to play a game of ball for the benefit of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mercy Home Tuesday, the 2lst, at the West End Ball park. Everybody sho uld come to help along this kind of charity. 7-I7-M
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Don't worry about silver or gold, but go to Louis Saks' Suit Sale; $7.5O, $8, S9, SIO and $12 Suits now selling at $5.90; $2.5O, $3, $4 and $5 Pants now only 1.00.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CasfOFBas

Don't delay, but make your selection now, while this Pants Sale is in force. Pants to fit everybody, fully worth $3, $4 and S5, now $1.99 at
 LOUIS SAKS',
 lst Ave. and 18th St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Peoples Party Convention. St. Louis, Mo.
 July 22.
 On July 19, 20 and 21 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell round trip tickets to St. Louis and return on account of the above convention at one fare for the round trip, tickets good to return until July 27.
 Double daily trains and through Pull man sleepers via the Louisville and Nash vile, which is the most direct route to St. Louis.
 For any further information call on or address R. F. BEASLEY, Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala. T-1G-Et
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
CIRCUS AT LAKEVIEW
 PARK,

Whites Trained Animals and Circus at Lakeview park, afternoon at 3:3O and evening at 8, free. Conductor on train will give you a ticket.
 G. M, WILLIAMS,
 General Manager. 7-15-1W
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Ten Gents Round Trin.

The Bessemer and Birmingham rail- road will have special train to leave Bir- mingham at p. m. every Sunday for the accommodation of those who take advantage of the 10 cent excursion rate. This enables the Bessemer people to spend the afternoon in Birmingham or East Lake, and return home in time for church. 6-18-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Look at our window dis play-$7.50, $8, $S.5O, $9, $lO and $l2 Suits now at $5.09 ; $3, $4, $4.5O and $5 Pants now at $1.99 at
 LOUIS SAKS',
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Look at our window display on 18th street. See Louis Saks' great bargains in Mems Pants; $3, $3.5O, GA and $5 Pants now at $l.90.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
FLORENCE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
In Session at Shefield-Membershi of 1000
 Ranresanted

HepTeSenb5u.
 Florence, July 17.-(Special.)-T twenty-eighth session of the Florence District conference met in Sheffield this morning. It is presided over by Rev. J. w. Shoemaker, D.. D. Rev w. Andrews was elected secretary and w. F. Sanders assistant secretary. One hundred and twenty-five delegates are present, repre- senting 1000 church members.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Csstoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastOYia.

Large crowds are flocking into Louis Saks' store from morning until night. His $5.0S Suit Sale is the cause. $3, $4 and S5 Pants at $l.99. Call and be fitted.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
A Screw Propeller Skin.

Morgan County Herald.
 MT. David Johns and his son, Ed, are employing their leisure in the construc- ton Of a skiff to be propelled by pedals attached to screw Of two wings. The vessel is a very fiue little model and the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Don't fail to see our great Pants Sale. Such bargains have never been offered in Birmingham. All wool Pants, fully worth $3, $3. 50, $4, &4.5O and $5, now your choice for $I.99. LOUIS SAKS,
 The Mems Outfitter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Sensation Pending in Huntsville.


 We learn that we are on the eve of a sensational breach of promise suit soon to be tried in Huntsville. Rumor has it that it will be the nine days wonder of this staid, conservative old city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Mems Pants, tailored to per- lection, fully worth S3.5O, $4 and $5. Take your choice-a large assortment to select from. They are yours at $l. .99 at LOUIS SAKS',
 1st Ave. and 18th St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
"June Rise" of the Tennessee.

''June Rise" of the Tennessee. Guntersville Democrat
 The June rise predicted by river men is materlalzing two weeks later. The Tennessee is flooding some of the lowest bottoms and will damage portions of the corn crop.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Keep up with the times by using elec- tric lights. 7-9-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Use electric lights,and if burglars enter your house just press the button. 7-Q-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

You can read on your verandas by elec- tric lights, .-,--.---.-- 7-a-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Home-Seekers Excursion to Texas, July 2i,

Electric light wires can be concealed. 7-9-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Fresh bread ana candy made daily at o. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. Je5 Y s1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
TERSELY TOLD.

Ladies, I have cut the price on ladies' and children's' slippers and Oxfords at and even less than factory cost. I have in stock more than 2000 pairs of these goods, and now they must go. Come and look at them, as you can save 25 to 50 per cent. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band, 5-2-t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
EAST LAKE.

Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. <-a8-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Avoid the rush by putting in your or der for electric lights at once. 7-9-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

1Oc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Electric lights do not smoke walls. 7-9-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

lOc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Stop striking matches and use electric lights. -.. 7-s-12t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

CONTRACTORS NOTICE.
 We have for sale cheap two No. l Plateglasses, 9Ox14O. &LOEB. 6. wed sat if
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

Electric lights produce no heat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
RICHMOND COUNTY.
Declaration in Full of the Demo-
cratic Convention.

Below are the resolutions IN fun OF
the Democratic convention held in Rich
mond county Monday TO elect delegates
to the State convention. at stanton. The
list OF delegates elected was published in
yesterdays Dispatch:
The Democrats Of Richmond county, in
mass-meeting, assembled for the purpose
OF electing delegates 10 the Democratic
state Convention. 10 be held al stanton
on the 4th day OF June next, believing the
question of finance 10 be OF paramount
importance 10 the great masses Of the
American people and particularly to
those of the South and West, and, feeling
il TO be our right to declare our senti-
ments on this, the overshadowing ques-
ton Of the hour. do. therefore.
Resolved, /. That We reafirm our devo-
ton TO the principles of Democracy pro-
mulgated and sought by Thomas Jeffer-
son. and renew our faith In the belief that
IL IL only the honest and faithful exercise
Of those principles that will bring 70 the
people true happiness and real prosperity
Resolved. 2. That the decentralization
Of silver by the Republican party in 1873
was an act Of treachery and OF crime
and we call upon the Congress OF the
United States. by proper legislation. 10
restore silver 10 the place guaranteed u
by the stitution as a money metal. to
TO be coined upon the same terms Is
gold at a ratio Of 10 TO /. independent OF
the action OF any other nation on the
globe.
Resolved. 8. That we heartily endorse
the course Of our faithful representative,
Hon. w. a. Jones. throughout his entire
course in the Congress of the United
states. and we especially endorse and
approve the consistent course OF himself
and our distinguished senator, Hon. John
W. Daniel as advocates Of the free coin
age OF silver.
Resolved. 4. That we hereby instruct
our delegates chosen this day to cast
their votes at stanton for such delegates
10 the Democratic National Convention
as will support candidates for the prssi-
dency and vice-presdency Of the United
states. who advocate the free ana IN
limited coinage OF silver, al the ratio OF
l6 20 1. independent OF international aeree-
mont. upon the same terms as have been
embodied in these resolutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
Crewe Notes.

CREWE. VA. May 5.-(speciaL) Large
crowds attend the revival services that
are being conducted by Rev. j. William
Lee. evangelist under his large tent that
IS located near the centre OF the town.
The singing. led by Mr.. c. H. Coultes.
who accompanies him in his travels. Is
much enjoyed. The chOirs OF the various
churches are merged into one here under
the leadership OF Mr.. Coultes. Since the
meeting began last Sunday there have
been twelve conversions. The services
are held morning and night, many people
from the county attending them.
The DELEGATES TO the State Democratic
convention from this (Nottowsy) county
will be elected in precinct meetings. and
not In nass-mestins for the entire county.
The additions 70 the Norfolk and West
srn sbon building are nearing completion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
SCOTLAND NECK.
The Town ElectiOn-Thc Tobacco
Crop-Notes.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c.. May 5.-(spe-
cial)-The town election passed of very
quietly yesterday. The old board was re-
elected. A. Perry. Mayor. and j. w.
Leggett. G. W. Bryan. e. w. Lyman, and
Joseph Stern. commissioners.
The good rains Saturday and Sunday
gave opportunity for selling the tobacco
crop and farmers all through this section
took advantage OF IL yesterday.
Sheriff Clark was circulating a petition
yesterday asking that the Old United
States arsenal at Fayetteville be rebuilt
The county commissioners appointed r.
e. Britt to confer with a member of
Edgecombe countys board concerning the
putting Of draws at the bridges across
Fishing creek I'm order that the appro-
priatlon by Congress may be applied "a
clearing the stream.
Rev. j. y. Edmondson. Of Baltimore. IS
holding a meeting in the Baptist church
at Halifax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
MORE DELEGATES.
CHOSEN TO THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.
The Allegheny County Representa-
tion-No Resolutions and No In
structions Givcn--ChnrIotte and
Richmond Declarations in Full.

CONVICTION. VA. May 5.-(Special)-
4 mass convention of the Allegheny
county Democrats convened at the court
house, at Covington, to-day. DR.. S.
Wiley was made chairman, and w T..
Allen was elected county chairman for
the ensuing year. vice J. L. Rollins, re-
signed.
The following delegates were elected TO
the State convention. at stanton:
Delegates at Large-W \. Rinehart,
Lee savins. J. ". McDevitt, and George
X. Anderson.
Boiling Springs District-Dan. Callahan,
D. J. Kinniery, and Andrew Sizer.
Covngton District-J. j. Hobbs, w. f..
Allen, T. d. Kyle, J. T.. Rollins, r..
L. Parrish, and c. S. shepperd.
Clifton Forge District-E. a. Snead, D..
4. williamson. r. p. Irvine. d. T..
smith, T. d. Robinson, j. G.. Devin-
ney, j. Y Brown. j. y. Page. Joseph
Deeds. G. p. Harmon, and Il. 5. Wiley.
No resolutions were passed by the con-
vention, and the delegates were not in
structed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
FIRE ACROSS THE BAY.
several Houses burned at Accomac
Courthouse.

TASLEY, VA, May 5.-(special) BE
tween II and p o'clock last night the
storehouse occupied by Ashby & Belout
at Accomac Courthouse, was found 20
be on fire. An alarm was Immediately
given. but the fire had made such pro-
eress that it could not be stayed. and
the building. with all its contents. was
soon reduced TO ashes.
The flames spread 10 The carpenter
shop and undertaking establishment Of
Mr.. Alfred j. Liliston, and 10 dwell
ing belonging TO the same gentleman,
but occupied by Mrs. Duncan, his
widowed sister. and these buildings.
with nearly all their contents, were soon
burned 10 the ground. = small business
office. belonging u Mr.. Llliston. was
also burned. The town has no fire ap-
paratus. but the people soon organized a
bucket-brigade and succeeded In prevent
ing the flames from spreading any fur
Their.
4 FORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCE.
Fortunately. no wind was blowing at
the time. otherwise the greater part Of
the town would have been destroyed. As
IL is, this was the most destructive IRE
that ever visited the place. All the
buildings belonged TO Mr.. Alfred J. LII
liston. one OF the most enterprising men
on the Eastern Shore. But the heaviest
loss was 20 Ashby q Belout, who had
Just laid in their supply Of spring and
summer goods, many Of these being IN
opened.
TIL INSURANCE.
Their loss is estimated at between Ni.-
900 ana $1,000. on which they had In
surance for $ 100. IN the Virginia Fire
and Marine. Hamburg and Bremen, the
North American, and the Phoenix. or
Brooklyn Alfred j. Lilliston's loss on
the four buildings and the undertakers'
supplies amounts TO about $500 with an
insurance Of 800. in the Virginia Fire
and Marine Of Richmond.
Mrs. Duncan. who lost nearly all OF
her household furniture and other per-
sonal property. had no insurance.
ORIGIN UNKNOWN.
How the fire started IS not known.
When first discovered II was breaking
out Of the roof OF the grOcery-room In
the rear OF Ashby & Belouts store, where
no FIRE had been. These gentlemen HAD
been opening goods all day. and had
closed their store about O'clock. after
having put out all the lights. The young
man who was sleeping in the upper part
Of the store narrowly escaped with his
life. by getting through a. window open
ing on the porch and then leaping 70
the ground.
Several years ago a hre-fend succeeded
in burning some buildings at Accomac
Courthouse. and IL is not improbable
that this fire was the work OF an incen-
diary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
PoWHATAN's DELEGATION.
Lively Debate on the Currency
Question, But silver Wins.

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, May o.
(SpeciaI)-The county Democratic con-
vention was held to-day, and the follow
ing delegates and alternates were elected
TO the stanton convention: DIR. William
II. Hennlng. delegate, and William r.
Davis, alternate; John T.. Crowder, dele
gate. and A. y. Sledd. alternate; James
c. Jordan. delegate. and James +. Jen-
nings. alternate; Samuel Berrian, dele
gate. and Thomas r. Harrison. alternate
This is a silver delegation, though unin-
structed.
DR.. William II. Henning led the John
W. Daniel silver forces, and elected the
silver nominees. The discussion was live
Is. The silver speakers were DR.. William
II. Henning. Messrs. James c. Jordan
and James II. Bradley. and the anti-free-
silver speakers were Messrs. William
L. Kennon and W. c. Schroeder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-06
II WAS 4 FORGERY.
The National Bank of Fredericks-
burg NictimlZed.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May s.
Special THE National Bank Of this city
was victimized TO the amount Of 500 to-
day on a check upon which was the
forged endorsement OF a prominent citi-
zen OF this place. IN the early hours OF
the DAY a stranger called at the bank and
asked 10 have a check on an out-Of-tOwn
bank cashed lie was told that the rule
was 10 require a city endorser. He asked
II DIT. II. NJ d. Martin, one OF the most
prominent physicians Of the place, would
be acceptable and was told he would.
GOT THE MONEY.
The stranger then left. but later in the
day returned with the check, upon which
was an endorsement OF DR.. Martin s
name. 80 cleverly forged that the paying
teller unhcsitatingiy cashed the paper
without further questions. In few mo-
ments It was. however, submitted 10 the
cashier. who thought il forgery. and IL
was at once submitted TO Dr. Martin,
who 80 pronounced IL. The police were
notified and the telegraph put In use. but
the forger has not yet been located.
HIS APPEARANCE.
He IS described as OF medium height
with dark bushy hair heavy eyebrows,
dressed IN dark clothing and wearing a
slouched hat He is supposed to have
taken the nOrth-bound train at l.i9
O'Clock. as the transaction az the bank
occurred some few moments previous to
the departure Of the train. and a man was
seen to hurrledly approach along the
street leading from he bank and leap
aboard the train just as II was moving
off