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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Senator Blackburn Has No Ambition to Be
 Vice President.

IC6 IFtSluGHJ.
 Louisville, Ky, June 6.-Senator Black burn does not take seriously his nomina ton for the presidency by the democratic state convention. This statement is made by the authority of State Senator Bronston of Lexington, one of Senator Blackburn's lieutenants. MT. Bronston says that MT. Blackburn does not believe that any man who wears Confederate button can be elected president, and his only political ambition is to be reelected United States senator. He is said to favor Boies for the presidential nomina- tien.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Three Very Sma all Bows,

In the local pool room is a sign, NO boys allowed" Yesterday afternoon four of "the boys were seen there, and on being questioned as to why they wilfully violated the rule they replied: We are over 21 and our combined weights are 1895 pounds" Dick led off with 320 pounds, Thad next with 2S5 and Ira and Jessie 245 each. The reporter merely smiled and passed on.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
He Says Bibb Is All Right.

J. T. Ellison, chairman of the demo- cratic executive committee of Bibb coun- ty, was a pleasant caller at the office of the State Herald last night. MT. Ellison says the outlook for the democratic par ty in Bibb is better than for several years. The registration in 1894 was 2609. and in 1896 it was 310S-an increase of 499 votes. He said that the registra tion was very favorable to democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Distant From Third Place Is the Birmingham Baseball Club Today-Watch
 the BluebirdS.
Standing.

As will be seen by the above, the Bir- mingham baseball club is within two winning games of third place.
 In the event Atlanta loses two games and Birmingham wins one and loses one the Gate City aggregation will be down the line and the Bluebirds just neck to the good.
 The State Herald's sporting editors prediction seems more and more cer- faintY.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Failed to Fill His Date.

Candidate Goodwin was billed to ad- dress the citizens of Pratt City yester- day, but from some cause he failed to put in his appearance. It was also rumored that J. c. Manning would make a speech at the same time and place, but the evangel was calmly puffing his Havana in front of the Morris hotel at the speak ing hour, apparently hunming:
 Empty is the cradle, baby's gone"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Fresh bread ana candy made daily at 0. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. 5e5 / S6
Encaeement With MatabeIes.

London, June GA dispatch from Bu- luwayo says that Maj. Baden Powell, with the two columns of whites, attacked the Matabeies six miles from Buluwayo. killing eighteen of them. Three whites were wounded
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Dr.. HaIe's Topics for Today.

Rev. P. T. Hale will preach this morn ing at the Southside Baptist church on the subject, Temptation" The night sermon will be from the text, .The peo- pie stood beholding." At the night ser wee, by special request, Miss Patti Ruff Ter will sing "Humbly With Loving b hearts.n The public is cordially invited.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Birmingham Won Three Out of Foul

A telegram from Memphis, received yesterday by MT. Ed Wilcox, states that Birmingham won three out of four doubles in the tennis tournament. Messrs. Kimball and Brown were the Birming- ham players and represented the Bir- mingham Athletic club.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Southeast Georgia.

Columbus, Ga., June 6.-Reports G. re- ceived by the Enquirer-Sun of primaries in southwest Georgia indicate the success of free silver in the state convention. The result in this, the Fourth Congress sional district, point to the defeat of Con gressman Moses, the present incumbent. About one-third of the counties in the state voted for United States senator to- day. The contest between Crisp and Dubignon is yet to be decided.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
His First Wedding Anniversary.

MT. j. A. Rountree, general manager of the State Herald, was rendered a dinner today at Hartselle in honor of the first anniversary of his marriage. His father, Dr. Rountree, and brother and sister, were present, besides several friends. His lovely wife was the presiding genius. It goes without saying that the dining was most enjOya ble,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
ss fenders-Mayberry & Watsc
Florida Is in Line.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 6.-The demo- crats of St. Johns and Columbia counties selected delegates to the state convention today, and instructed them for free sil- yer. In this DuvaD county free silver instructions were voted down and the financial question ignored. The majority of the counties have selected delegates, and not cne has declared for gold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Comes to the Educational Center.

Mrs. Mushat of Hayneville has pur- chased lot on Twenty-first street and fourteenth avenue, South Highlands, aud will build. She moves to Birming- ham to educate her sons and daughters. Mrs. Mushat is a sister to Judge Hough- ton and mother-in-law to MT. Tom Baine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Building materiai-Mayberry & Watson
To Leave Price ofArmor Plate Open

I O Hc1Vc T fCo of zAf HUT T 1HU5 OpBI. .
 Washington June 6-The conferees on the naval bill will endeavor to overcome the opJectlons or the senate to the price ing. It is understood that they will bring a report providing for three battieships with proviso that no contract be made until congress shall take further action. This will leave the question of the price of plate open until the next session.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Rought br the Illinois Central.

Louisville. June 6.--In the United States court this afternoon Judge Lur- ton ordered that the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern railroad be sold within six weeks. The upset price was nxed 1t s1, ,500, ,000. The road is now in a receivers s hands. It was bought by the Illinois Central.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Special Meeting of Camp Hardee.

Cam, Hardee No. 39 United Confed- crate Veterans, held special meeting yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing and making final arrange ments for attending the reunion at Rich mond. The delegates elected at the last meeting were also present and named their alternates, and were given their credeutials. It Is understood ,tbat>No. s9 will be we'll represented in the council of vs sardns.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Fly screen wire-Mayberry & Watson.
CYCLE FACTORIES TO SHUT DOWN.

First Movement Towards Bringing the
 Price Back to $100.
 Toledo, O., June 6.--All the Toledo bicy- cle factories except two, and which em- ploy altogether about 5000 men, are to shut down for an indefinite period next week. This is said to be the first move ment towards curtailing the output of wheels, and the primary object of which is to force prices up to the $100 notch on standard machines. It is further stated that factories in many other cities are to follow suit
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Howard CoIlepe.

Rev. r. H. Kerfoot. D. D., ILL. D., pro- lessor of systematic theology in the Southern Baptist seminary at Louisville, Ky, will preach the commencement ser mon of Howard college at the East Laka Baptist church today at Il o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
WILL NOT AMEND TT.
The Senate Will Pass the Deficiency Bill as
 G.a...<,. Ils6.sas 4l..

The Senate Will Pass the Deficiency Bill as
 It Comes From the House.
 Washington, June 6.--The senate com mittee on appropriations will, it is un- derstood, on Monday morning instruct Senator Hale, in charge of the deficiency bill, to move to lay upon the table any and all amendments that may be offered to that bill when it comes up in the sen- ate. The intention is to pass the bill just as 1t comes from the house, and have 1t sent to the president before the day Is over
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
bIl1N M. JftOODDt . Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
The Pastors Union.

Y The Pastors union will hold their reg ular monthly meeting at the First Meth odist church, at Il o'clock, Sth instant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Everybody is hurrying tt Caheen's June sale.
Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
What the Alabama Commercial and Industrial
 Association Will Do,

WnaI tne HdDdnnd tOiillHefCldi anu iHuuSiIldl
 Association Will Do.
 The following programme and order of business has been suggested for the meeting of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial association, which meets in Montgomery Wednesday, June 10: Enrolling names of members present, with postoffice addresses and organiza- tions or bodies they represent. Minutes of the last meeting. Communications from the president Communications from the vice presi- dents. f,s.
 Reports from other officers of the asso- citation, secretary, treasurer and others. Reports from standing committees. Reports from select or special commit tees.
 Communications from any source. Unfinished business.
 New business
 Addresses and papers before the asso- citation.
 Arranging programme and time and place of next meeting of the association. Election of officers for the next or en- suing term. aa .s' Adjournment. 46
 w. c. HENSON, President.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
lOc round trip to Bessemer today on Birmingham and Bessemer Railroad.
Fire brick-Mayberry & Watson.
V M. H. A. Meets This Afternoon

The Young Mems Hebrew association will hold a regular meeting this after- noon in their hall. The hour Is 3:30. Sew eral applications for membership will ba acted upon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Embroideries go way down in Caheen's June sale.
Lead and oil-Mayberry & Watson
TERSELY TOLD.

Ladies and children's shoes have never been sold so cheap as they are now at Chailfoux & Co.'S. It means money to you to inspect their stock of shoes before purchasing.
 At the First Baptist church pr. B. D. Gray will fill his pulpit at Il this morn- ing, and at D. m. Dr. F. H. Kerfoot, the eloquent professor of theology in the Southern Baptist Theological seminary, Louisville. Ky. will preach. Everybody is cordially invited.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

A Sacrifice-Special sale-Line of fine clothing. Chamblee Bros. 6-5-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
1Oc round trip to Bessemer today on Birmingham and Bessemer Railroad.

plaster and hair- -Moyberry & watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

Have your wheel repaired by the Bid dle-Ledbetter Cycle company, Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

Sewer pipe-Maybery 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

want every dollar WoTth your money will purchase now IS your chance:
 One pound parched coffee .............'. 2oc 1S1kpounds Y. c. sugar. ..Sl.OO Choice apple vinegar. per gallon...... loc Best patent four per barrel. .$4.20 Best N. O. sugar house molasses, per
 gallou. .,.............. 35c Fifteen pounds best leaf lard. $l.OO Twenty pounds bucket leaf lard....... S1. New Irish potatoes per peck..,..... 25c Picnic hams .......,.... 7c Ffve-pound bucket jelly.................. 25c Thirty-pound bucket jelly.............. 75c Thirty pound bucket preserves........ S2oo One dozen 3-pound can tomatoes....... 9Oc Forty pounds good rice. .$1.0 % Best cream cheese, per pound. d.........: lOc Fifty Twin cigars. s...................$l,7 SLID
 Cheapest Cash Grocery .Szore Me eay. Credit prices must stand aside and give omnipotent cash the right of way.
 FULGHUM, No. 2O16 Second Avenue. 5-16-3m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
leo round trip to Bessemei today on Birmingham and Bessemer Railroad.

Mayberry & Watson for mantel designs.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
DOESN'T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY.

Floor tiling-Mayberry 6 Watso
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
"A Cyclone. ''

The following prices will pre- vail one week longer and if you want every dollars worth your money will purchase now is Vour chance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-H
PERSONAL.

Art glass-Mayberry & Watson
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
ONLY TWO GAMES

dantel and tile, s125o-Mayberry & Watson,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

rrass coal hods-Mayberry & watsol
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14

Hughes. Mamie Saneorn. Annette Rice.
c. W. Trsnc1t. Mr.. snt Mrs. J. G Me-
rel. Miss Merrell. Mr.. ard Mrs. @. n
Kellar. Mrs. Faith Keller. Miss Annie
Marshal. Cart II. Harding. Mrs. Spo1ora
a-i sevel:y-swc others
The Topeka will sail for Alaska tcmo--
row morning NJ O'Clock.
There are a nuneoer cs schccnerS TOW
OF the way 10 Seattle with large number
90 passengers aboarss" said A. W Fey.
who returned on the Topeka "A steamer
which was purchased BY r. II. Calligal
was passed fifty miles cut OF juneau with
rwenty-tour aboard The schooner LOYAL
came into Juneau while we were lying
there. with twenty-esgat. ard four or five
other heats are now on the way down.
The situation al Cook inle. Is rot 50 bad
as reported. but Il is had enough The
late season. with the great quantity OF
snow. has Discouraged many, and they
are coming ont as fast as possible. be-
fieve equally good prospects are 70 be
found IN this state. There are a few who
are dong well. and while the richness OF
tho country has been oveTdrawn. there IS
nevertheless something there. The Ellida
party has good prospects. and VIII stay
with 1t during the season"
Among the passengers was the party
fram the University OF washington. com
posed OF Pref Mark Bailey. Prof. z. n.
Stafford and Arthur H Hutchinson. which
visited Alaska in search of scientific data
regarding its geological formation and
fauna
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
The Rising on the Mexican BORDER.

Denver. Aug. 13-Gen. Wheaton, COM
mander of the department of the Colo
RADIO. when informed of the Indian out
break on the Mexican border, at once
placed troops in the field to head off the
Indians should they invade American soil.
From Fort Huachuca, forty miles north
of Nogales. Capt. Bonus, with Troop A,
First cavalry, Immediately started for the
border. The commanding officer OF Fort
Grant was instructed to support Capt.
Bonus In case help Is needed. At present
the officers at army headquarters state
that there is no reason to believe that
Uncle Sans troops VIII be involved in the
management. IL is a Mexican affair. In
which the Apaches are not interested. A
telegram was received today from Fort
Huachuca. saying that Col. Bacon had
left for Nogales by ran with two compa-
MES of the Twenty-fourth infantry. Later
Col Bacon reported that the Indians were
scattering along the border, and that
Americans had crossed the line 10 assist
the Mexicans fight the fanatics. He or
Fort Huachuca. The troops of the First
cavalry, under the command OF Capt.
Bonus. may encounter some of the In
dams on this side of the border. Tele-
grams from Col. Sumner, at Fort Grant,
report that no hostilities have appeared
In that section.
Nogales. Ari., Aug. 13.-All last night
and today both cities or NoCales have
been under the protection OF United States
troops and Mexican gendarmes AZ stated
in last nights dispatches. Lieut.. Col. kes-
teriitski arrived from the south by special
train and picketed men around La Aduana
and different places in the city and sur
rounding hills.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
OTHER Alaska NEWS.
The Topeka's Passenger List and Cargo
Cook Inlet stories.

A great Influx of Alaskans was brought
10 Seattle on arrival OF the steamer City
OF Topeka from the North yesterday af-
teruoon at o'clock. with nlnety-two hrst
class and seventy-two steerase paSSen-
gers. As one Of the officers OF the steam
er said, "and still they come" The cargo
was a valuable enc. There were forty
TONS Of ere from the mines al Sheen
creek for the Everett smeiter and a .8TSe
lot OF canned salmon for Seattle. There
were sexenty-two tons OF freight for
transshipnent on the steamer Walla " ala
FOR san Francisco. Following Is the pas
senger list: Mr.. and Mrs. @. 4. Belts.
Nat Kaufman. &. G. McMarlsn. y. II.
Pertron. L. c. Oppenhelner, Mrs. A Nc
AuNr. Mrs. r e Bush, e. II. Stafford.
Echo soaer. Mrs. s. D King. Miss May
nara. J. ] {. Barbor. J. !. McKone. +. H
r-cles. John Mashn. II. @. Thornton. Mr..
ard Mrs. T. Andrews, :. {. Web
ster. Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. NJ. Storey,
George Hay. Or. Sinclair. ". o. Smith.
Isabella Y. Whitney. John r Winchester.
r Smith. Mrs j. II. Abbott. Mrs. John
Elder. Mss c. II. Lesser. Miss J. Mason,
Mrs. sartorl, Miss Ella Sartori. Ada !.
WfsrarG. c.. II. CaIkins. Mr.. and MFs :.
A Estchner. Mr. ard Mrs. y. G. Mead.
n. $. Kerney. d. Flanagan, ". II. Miller.
Wr. and Mrs. George Dyer. Fremont
Morse. F. .. Young. II. p. Ritter, A g
French. Miss F wilkins NJ Bailey. A. ".
Fov. H NJ Brown. Miss v c. Jirfck,
Frances Short, T. r. Jartson, D. Cas-
sidy. p Z. Tier-uunn. 2 @ strattor. O.
y. BTaman, z. II. DinseorF. \ n Gin
f.a=le~. Can't. H McTntE-e, Thomas Kumhs,
A. ". Greeley, SIrs. o. J. Humphrey. Mrs.
NoerIos. Mr. and Mrs. II. We;tonbrrg. F.
psnnock. Lillian $el5en. 6. VI Robinson.
= Robinson. Mrs x. X Block, Mrs. Mary
NcDonaid Thomas s. Robinson. Mrs r.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
Reform school Bows Fscap~.

Chehalis. Aug 13-Special.-Four In
mates escaped from tho reform school
Monday night. They bad scarcely got Of
the grounds before the officers were
alarmed. and pursuit was at once made.
but so far they have eiuded their pursu-
ers. The escape came about In a rather
unexpected way The night watch. who
Is a bov Of about 10 years, whose time In
the school had almost expired. planned IT,
lie assisted the others 70 climb out OF the
window OF a dormitory and left with
them. Prof. WestendeFf is az q loss to
account for the action Of the night watch.
He was employed on a salary. had been
conducting himself IN Trustworthy man
nsr for a long time. snd could have had
his liberty IN a few days without taking
French leave. lie had considerable bal
ance due him for services In the profess
sOrss hands
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
nosnara,oes Rob an Idaho Bank.

Denver, Aug. 13.--A special 10 the Re-
publican from Pocatello. Idaho. says:
Word was received here this evening from
Montpelier. Idaho. that about O'Clock
this afternoon three masked men rode into
town on horseback, stopping In front OF
the Bank OF Montpelier. They dismounted
ana compelled six men who were stand
ing in front OF the bank TO go inside. Two
Of the desperadoes then covered them with
revoivers while the third went behind the
counter and emptled all the cash In sight
into three sacks. The robbers then mount
ed their horses and rode out OF town.
Sheriff Davis has organized a posse OF
men, who are IN pursuit OF the robbers.
thirty minutes behind. II Is thought they
are heading for Jackson Hole. and IL they
reach that place their capture Will be un-
certain, as the Hole Is known TO be filed
with a desperate gang. who will resist
their capture. The bank officials refuse
70 disclose the amount secured. but Il is
said 10 be fully $1,000.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
CAUCUS NOMINATIONS.
Returns From All Precincts Not Hero
tofore Publi he'd.

The Republicans were kept busy yes
fersiay talking about the caucus nomiua-
lions OF Wednesday night. They said that
the attendance was as large and the en-
thuslasm greater than in former years.
and they now feel more confident than
ever OF carrying the coming election by
. large majority.
Following are the nominations made in
the precincts not published yesterday.
and corrections In one or two instances
First ward Second precincf--p. IL. lie
Clere. r. NJ Schraek. Seventh precinct
r. w. Dashisy and r. W. Newell.
Third ward. Fourth precinct-GeorEs
Miller and Robert Foster.
Fifth ward. Sixth precsnct--A. II. Ru-
ellie. C. W. Andrews. IL. X. Cayton. II. r.
Briggs. A. c. Sharpe. Eben Osborne. II.
W. whitworih. DR.. @. IL. Sparllng, q. II.
Chaplin. ". T. Willis. j. f.. Lilly and 7.
c. Hopkins.
sixth ward The name OF Hugh T. Will
llams was inadvertently omitted from the
list of those nominated IN the Third pre-
clnct OF the Sixth ward.
Eighth ward, Second precinct-George
IL Park. DIR. l.. W. Carpenter. Nelson
Nccuilnm, 8. T.. Davidson. A. V. Bell.
Alexander Alien. r. IL. Day. III. w. Dur
rant. ". C. Calhoun. J. III, Dennis. F. $.
Sylvester. A. Feek and Alexander Ham,
iton.
Ntlin NAfAs ffSNAstCt-%sts L. Al
word and r q. Neihus.
dsilman-wcelcy Wilson. George A.
Brooks. John Dobson. T.. J. Smith. W. w.
Sylvester. Or. W. r. Gibson. Jackson
Robinson. John IL. Gibson. Thomas jew
ell David Weir.
Auburn-P II. McNahon. II. +. Hoye.
J.. ~. Panley. r. r.. Bissesi George Hart.
w j. Lunn. C. c. Chandler and T. J.
Trayer.
Kent--H II. Madison. owen Taylor. VI.
NJ. Morrill,. r.. ]. Rogers. r, l., White
more. W. J. Shlnn. 5. c. Clark. Frank
Smith. j. souie. Albert Richardson. John
eheplch and -. IT. lie Fevre.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-14
WORK OF AN INCENDIARY.
A Double HNuse in North seattle
Burned Last Night.

The double residence at 4I Olympia
place, North Seattle. occupied by DR.. Bump
and John Mcdonald, was almost entirely
destroyed By fire last night. together with
the furniturs and family belongings OF
the occupants. There was no room for
doubt on the part OF the officers from
both police and fire departments that the
fire was incendiary. the entire premises.
including the sidewalks. being saturated
with eoaloil.
Air Mcdonald was entertaining a small
party of friends a., musicale. which vas
also being enjoyed by some OF the near
neighbors. who were standing on the
sidewalk in front The people IN the
Mcdonald side OF the house thought that
they sme,led coaloil burning and the mn-
sicale was discontinued while an invesii-
cation was set on foot AZ the same
time the walks were discovered 10 Re
smoking in front by the people who were
listening 70 the music outside. In less
time than 1t takes 10 tell II the flames
burst out from below the walks and in
the basement OF the Bump residence, snd
while the occupants OF 0e houses were
trying TO gather up a few valuables. heing
almost suffocated by the dense black
smoke, a pile OF coal oil soaked kindl.ng
was seen against the rear OF the dwellings.
In the meantime the gas pipes under the
sidewalks had burst and added their
flames 10 the general sea OF fire raging
on all sides. The people were driven
away. and not until the fire department.
which had arrived in the meantime, had
worked for half an hour could the places
be approached. Everything was lost in
both residences. DIR. Bump carried no in
surance. and his furniture and effects are
in ruins. Mr.. Mcdonald estimates his loss
at $3.50. with 500 insurance. A valuable
cocker spaniel belonging TO DR.. Bump is
also believed 10 be lost.
The alarm was turned in at 1905, and at
l1:J0 the firemen were stil working with
intermittent bursts of flame from the most
unexpected places. The houses that were
burned last night were once before on fire
and were partially destroyed. suit was
the outcome OF the differences between the
insurance companies and the owner OF the
property. NJ. VI. Lemon. and the full dam
age was never collected. The houses on
either side of those occupied by DR.. Bump
and Mr.. Mcdonald were also injured. be-
ing blistered and with scarcely pane OF
glass left in either.