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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
eEoRaIA.s CONVENTION
Meets Today at Augusta-It Will Be Silve
and Abort

Meets Today at Augusta-It Will Be Silver
and Short.
Macon, June 24.-Macon Is tonight full
of democrats representing every faction
of the party. They are here to attend the
state democratic convention, which con-
venes in the Academy of Music tomor-
row. The convention will be composed
of $50 delegates. In addition to these
however, there are several hundred cam
didates and friends of candidates for So
Iicitor generalships, -judgeships etc., and
much log rolling is going on.
As silver delegates largely predomi-
nate a platform suitable to their views
will be adopted I'm fact several plat
forms, each favorable to silver, are now
in the pockets of various delegates, and it
makes little difference which is accepted
as all are pretty much the same.
The delegates will probably go to Chi
scago instructed to vote for the nominee
of the NATIONAL convention, whoever he
may be, provided he favors the free and
unlimited coinage of silver.
There is no opposition to the present
governor and state house officers, and as
all of the delegates TO the national con-
vention will have been decided on in eau
Gus, the session of the convention VIII be
short.
The unit rule will be adopted
The platform will also mildly censure
the national administration for the bond
issue, and commends the state admins
tration.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-2S-T
SHELBY COUNTY, CONVENTION.


A Good Ticket Put Out-Indications of
Democratic Success in August.
Calera. June 24.-(Special,-The Shell
by county democratic convention, which
met in this place today. was largely at
tended. Ex-Governor r. w. Cobb was
chairman. The following ticket was
nominated
For fepresentative-N. A. Crab.
Sheriff-Amos Daniel.
Treasurer-W. A. Thompson.
Tas assessor-J. III. Hammond.
Tax collector-A. f. Smith.
Superintendent of education-C. w.
O'Hara.
Commissioners-First district, Hosea
Pearson; Third district, r, II. Walker.
Coroner. M. Babb
The convention was harmonious
throughout, and the indications are all
favorable for democratic success in this
county in August.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
JULY A.
JULY4.
The old reliable Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
will sell excursion tickets on
July 4th for lOc round trip. n
6-23-td - s.
A FAKE" OUTRIGHT
And Innocent Washington Correspondents
Were Imposed Upon.

Were IInpUBtu q uOn.
Washington, June 2.-State depart
ment officials are satisfied that the letter
alleged to have been received by a rela-
tive of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee containing se-
we're reflections on Spanish methods in
Cuba. and published in several news
papers, is fake" pure and. simple. The
relative in question denies absolutely
that he received such a letter. and also
says that he has not been In corresponds
ence with the consul general for several
months
II the Spanish government makes any
inquiry about the matter II will be given
positive evidence that no such letter was
written by General Lee, and that imposi-
ton was practiced on the washington
correspondents who telegraphed it to
their NEWSPAPERS. ..4,s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Thursday, June rs, for the Benefit of tn
ladies' Aid Society.

'Ben Hur" taken from Gen. Lew Wal
lace's great creation, an entertainment
of deep interest, written by the Rev.
Oscar Haywood of the First Baptist
church, Huntsville Ala, will be deliv-
cred by the popular southern favorte,
Capt A. J. Rider Hand-painted, artis-
tic pictures numbering 100, highly col
ored by European artists and imported
expressly to illustrate with life-lilSe fidel-
ity this grand, original discourse. The
paintings are of colossal size and ilIumi-
mated by light of 1900 candle power gas,
the largest science has discovered. To
commence at $50 p. m. Admission, 80
cents; children under IL years, 25 cents.
Tickets can be obtained in advance from
the ladies of the aid society
40
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

cry Greys takes a great pride in his hand-
some company. The Greys have a place
in history that will ever make them an
honor to the Alabama state troops. This
company marched out 100 men at the
opening of the civil war and participated
in thirty-three battles, besides engaging
in a. number of skirmishes. They sur
rendered ten men under the command OF
corporal at Appomattox, having only
one man left, a lieutenant, who at the
time was a prisoner, the rest having spill
ed their blood in combat.
Private Rut of Company A, Montgom-
cry Greys, was granted a furlough yes
terday on account Of sickness.
Chaplain Fitzsimons has taken up
quarters at Camp Luckie and remains
in camp day and night. The chaplain
is one of the most popular men in the
camp and not a soldier enjoys camp life
better than he.
Captain deFuniak could not miss the
temptation of the sham battle and
mounted on his handsome steed he fol-
lowed the boys through the thickest OF
the fight.
Camp Luckie has mascot in the form
of a pointer dog. The dog, whose owner
is unknown, came to camp on the first
day and stays right with the boys, at
tending regularly company drill and pa
rade. When the band plays he will fall
upon his back and howl for several min
utes. Yesterday he played between the
lines during the entire sham battle, ap--
parently not knowing which side to agree
with, but did not leave the field until ev-
cry man had returned to camp. The boys
are all fond of him, and "Luckie" (the
name by which he is known) comes in
for his full share of popularity and ra-
lions. s--
Surgeon L. C. Morris says the health
of the entire regiment is remarkably
good. Some of the boys took a little too
much exercise yesterday in the sham bat
tie and several were very sick for few
hours thereafter
Governors day will be the next draw
ing card, and Birmingham will no doubt
take holiday on that occasion and pay
visit to the camp.
At the close of camp the old guns of
the regiment will be returned to the ar
senaI to be repaired and remounted or
exchanged. The state troops will have to
bear the expense of freight, as there is
no fund set aside for this purpose The
total freight will approximate $14 for for
ty guns.
Who was the private in Company G
who lost his girl in camp last night and
only found her on account of having her
property in his possession?
Lieut.. Dick Going of Company G ranks
among the most popular men in camp.
DIR. Louis Robinson of Company c join
ed his company in camp yesterday.
Charlie Smith of Company G., after be-
ing wounded on the field of battle yester-
day. was brought to life on reaching the
surgeons quarters by receiving cake
from some of his lady friends.
Frank King of Company @ is the most
popular man in jug. He has registered
several times on the docket.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
Noted Wheelmen Will Be in the Contests One
v of The Features.

The bicycle races will be the attraction
for lovers of sports this and tomorrow
afternoon. There are a number OF crack
riders already here. Mcdonald and Lum
being among the number, and with the
scorchers OF this city some fine sport may
be expected
NJ One of the features will be an effort to
lower the state mile record, and if the
track is in condition the interesting and
ing through the air just abania the ground
will be Witnessed. Ar~s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
Medley zouaves Want. to Come.

The sporting editor of the State Herald
is in receipt of letter from Mr., r. A..
Frawley of Memphis asking il the Bir-
mingham league. club has a date on the
home ground for July 4. and intimating
that Dc they have no game herr en- that
occasion the Neeley sZouaves would like to
come over and give an exhibition In con-
nection with an amateur game of ball.
The writer has been Informed that the
date is filed, but an effort will be made
to secure them for another occasion,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Barbecue at East Lake on
Governors Day, Friday, June
20, by ladies of Church of the
Advent. Dinner from IL noon,
SOC. Ice cream and cake aft
ernoon and evening. o-24-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Weber, the clarionet king,
and his matchless brass and
reed band and orchestra will
delight the public at East Lake
every Sunday. Prof. Weber
will play one or more of his
enhancing solos in conjunc-
ton with band and orchestra.
Turn out and hear Weber.
Concert begins at 3 o'clock. :
d-92-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
Results at sheepsheod Bay.

Sheepshead Bay, June 24.-The card to-
day was not an overbrilliant one and
rain storm caused a number of with
drawals. The attendance was quite
small and as the track was muddy the
finishes were far from exciting. Sum-
mary:
First race, five and a half furlongs-
Margrave, Ill (Griffin), IL to 10, won; Ru-
bicon second Agitator third. Time,
1:07 2-5.
Second race, the Daisy stakes, for
2-year-olds. five furlongs-George Kess-
Ter, lis (TaraD, to 2, won; Golden
Dream second, Fratello third. Time.
1:05
Third race, one fnile-Lehman ZIG (Tar-
alb, to /, won; Dutch Skater second,
The Swain third Time, l :43.
Fourth race, the Swift stakes, seven
furlongs-Requital, 122 tClayton). 1 to
2, won Oracle second, Palmerston third.
Time Lao 1-5.
Fifth race, five furlongs-Nina Lokise,
80 (Cardiner), to 5, won; Marsh Harrier
second, Stachelberg third Time, 1;04.
Sixth race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile
Jefferson, "a Gamley), to L. won; Dog
gett second. Domingo third. Time,
1857 1-5.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
Road Race At Florence Todav.

Florence. june 24,-,CSpecial)- IA handi-
cap bicycle road race will be run here
Thursday. The start will be from The
Herald office at 4 p M, and the course
will be. to- Cox creek and return, dis
prizes have been offered by VIM. Bunt-.
ing. and twenty or more local riders will
enter
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
BUY CORONA COAL.
John X. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1910.

A new breathing place for
the masses-the State Military
Park at East Lake. oft
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Barbecue at East Lake on
Governors Day, Friday, June
90, by ladies of Church of the
Advent. Dinner from IL noon,
soc. Ice cream and cake aft
ernoon and evening. 0-24-3f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Music at East Lake for
dances Ave nights q week by
Montano's string band. 5-z-F
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
Toe round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-28-H

Raleigh, N. c., June 24.-The Fifth dis
trict democratic convention at Green's
boro today nominated w. w. Kitchen for
congress on the fifth ballot.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
BUY CORONA COAL.
John x. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.

Visit State Military Park at
East Lake. 0-2-H
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

lOc round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
IN APPLE PIE ORDER.
Inspector Porch Compliments Collector RandIe
and His Force

and His Force.
Frank M. Porch. United States revenue
agent. of Princeton, N. j., examined the
Office of the internal revenue collector in
this city yesterday.
He reports the Office in first-class condi-
ton and everything kept up in the very
He complimented very highly Capt r. o.
Randle, his chief clerk, Mr. r. =, Randle,
and bis assistants, Messrs. W. T. Hooper
and z. T. Booth.
Mr.. Porch is an elegant gentleman He
made at one time a good race for congress
from his district, being beaten only by
scratch. His name has also been prominent
" mentioned In connection with the gov
ernorship.
There are only four revenue agents. and
their work carries them all over the coun-
try Mr.. Porch says while business IS APP
parently stagnant the people as q rule ap-
pear to be in very good circumstances
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. <-z6.F
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
1Oc round trip on Bessemer
ana Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
CYCLE RACES TO-DAY

OxFORDS-New lot at half price.
6-5-1m CHAMBLEE BROS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Barbecue at East Lake on
Governors Day, Friday, June
20, by ladies of Church of the
Advent. Dinner from IL noon,
soc. Ice cream and cake aft
ernOOn and evening. 6-24-5t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25


Oakley Race Track, o., June 24.-Get-
away day proved a dump for he talent.
Fortunate, 20 to l, won the first race
easily. Weather cleare track muddy; at
tendance small. Summary:
First race, five furIongs- 100
Corner, 20 to l, won; Abe Furst second,
Traveller third. Time, 1864.
Second race, six furlongs = Double
Quick, so "a. Lewis), to l, won; Trilby
second, Crumbaugh third. Time, 1:17Sl.
Third race, five and a half furlongs-
liz crhorpe), won; Captain Per-
sival second, Ben Brown third. Time,
lily.
Fourth race. the Norwood stakes, mile
and three-sixteenths-Paul Pry ILL Good
lock-, won; Ben Holiday second. Time,
2:14.
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-Stow-
away, ITO CThorpe), 2 to 1, won; Rey del
Mar second Say On third. Time not
taken.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Strathresl, 105
(Thorpe), 2 to /, won; Matte Lee second,
Chinot third. Time, 1:1S1a.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
SECOND EDITION.
ON THE TURF.
ST. Louis Results.


ST. Louis, June 24-Fayorites won five
races today. Black clouds and high
Winds which threatened to develop into
a tornado, drove everyone from the
grounds at o'clock and the sixth race
was postponed. Track slow; attendance,
3000 Summary
First race, six furlongs-Romance, 81
ct. Williams9 even, won; Foreseen sec
ond st. Augustine third. Time, III.
Second race, six furlongs-Bertha, 81
&C. Slaughter), IL to 5, won; Roundelay
second, Denver third Time, 116%.
Third race, five and a half furlongs-
Aquinas, SO &c. Slaughter), 4 to 5. won;
Goose Liver second, Alger third. Time,
1:12.
Fourth race, six furlongs-Sligo, 100
(SchorD, ~ to 5, won; David second,
Leader Ban third. Time, LIS.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Ace.e 103 &c.
Slaughter) 8 to 90 won; Constantine sec
ond, Johnny McHale third. Time, 116.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
JULY q.

The old reliable Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
will sell excursion tickets on
July 4th for 1Oc round trip.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(AH items of social interest will be gladly
noted in these columns II sent to Mrs.
George G. Ball, Nineteenth street, between
Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South High
lands. Telephone 9SS1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Fresh bread and candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1925 Sd avenue. x5fz1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

At the Southside Baptist church yester-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock Miss Carrie j.
Leath and Mr.. ]. Wiley Bond were married
by Rev. DR.. Hale. The bride wore hand
Immediately after the wedding ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond left for a brief visit to
They will reside in Savannah upon their
return from their honeymoon trip. Mr..
Bond Is the general travelling collector of
the Collier Publishing company, with head
quarters at Savannah. The bride Is admired
and esteemed by large circle of friends
IN BIRMINGHAM.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
CONRAD SE|PP BREWING CO.,
Washineton's Camp Dinner.


The following pleasant letter was
written by General Washington to DIR.
COchrane, a surgeon general In the Con.
tinental army. 1t IL dated West Point,
Aug. 10, ITO. and IL printed In the
Philadelphia Saturday Review:
Dear DOctOr-I have asked Mrs.
COchmne and Mrs. Livingstone to dine
with me tomorrow, but am not In
honor bound to apprise them OF their
fare. As ! hate deception, even where
the Imagination only IL concerned, I
will. 1t Ia needless to promise that my
table il large enough to hold the ladies';
Of this they had ocular proof yester-
day. To say how 1t Is covered IL rather
more essential, and this shall be the
purpOrt Of'my letter.
since our arrival at this happy spot
we have had ham, sometimes shout
der Of bacon, to grace the head of the
table; a piece OF roast beef adOrns the
foot; ana dish Of beans or greens al
most imperceptibly decOrates the CEN
ter.
When the cook has a mind to cut a
ptccuuC VIA ~ Wv
case tomorrow, we have two beefsteak
pies or a dish Of crabs In addition, one
on each side of center dish. dividing
the space, reducing the distance be-
tween dishes about six feet, which
without them would be nearly twelve
feet apart.
or late he has had the surprising sa-
gacity to discover that apples will
make pies, and 1t Is question II, In the
violence OF his efforts, We do not get
one Of apple, instead Of both of beef
steaks.
II the ladies can put up with such en-
tertainment, and will submit to partake
Of It on plates, once tin, but now iron
mot become 30 by the labor OF sc0ur-
ing), ! shall be happy to see them, and
am, dear doctor, yours,
G. WASHINGTON.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

swell, after dinner. BOresome told a
story about his exploits In Africa and
then one about an Irishman he met In
Switzerland"
"But l thought you were not at the
dinnerY"
Nor was at this particular one, but
have attended sixteen others where
Boresome told these es."-Tit.Bi
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-26
THE INCONSISTENCIES STORY.
Foster Crawford Probably the ""'
derer of Cashier Dorsey

wichita Falls. Tex. Feb. s5--tspec-
ial)-It is reported that Foster craW-
ford n noted desperate, is the man VINO
yu,sd cashier Dorsey. BooRkecper
Iongford. II appears. recognized Foster
crawford as one OF the robbers Lang
for1 the wounded bookkeoper, IS rea'-
ing nicely. No fears are entertained ior
his recovery. 1t appears the robbers nae
nn,v sIxshooters. but from the way they
,,sed them showed they were famil'ar
,,,i,r tho weapons. Your reporter mus
lust interviewed Boolikeeper Lahsioru'
and the following is his statement
~ was sitting at my desk WORKING on
,no,s when a man entered the BACK
door Of the bank; at the same time one
a,,ered the front door. The man en-
ter,ng the back door came INSIDE me
railing and says, Up. up! ! turn. :.
and asked them what do you wan /,
His answer was n blow across my heaa
.,.,,h n s,x-shooter and TIE next instant
Va shot Cashier Dorsey, TIE han enter
H. ne neck on the right side ana came
n,,, below his neck on the left side ne
dlea instantly. never spoke . wore,
After shooting Dorsey he turned s"u
sbot Vice President Kendall. tue pan
s,r,s,ry a silk handkerchief in the top
oocket Of his coat and siahceu No"'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-26
THE nonnnns coRNEnED
In a Little ThicISct About Nine Miles
From Town.

Wichita Falls, Tex, Feb. 25.-(spee-
ial)-About one lie from town the
robbers met an old man named Neal,
who was on the way to town in his
buggy. They dsmounted and cut the
cid mans horse loose from his harness
and not taking time to take the collar
off the mounted him and made break
for the hills of the wichita. TN" W
taken from the old man is a very sor-
nv one and IL they do not procure
better one they are sure to be overtak-
en- soon,
6. II. Hodges. arrived in town about
half an hour since, says he met the
robbers abort four miles from town
and that officer Davis was not more
than 400 yards behind. As the robbers
ho,aas were almost worn out, news OF
tboir CAPTURE is expected at any mo-
ment
George Seay returned from the chase
at S15 tonight and reported That they
had the robbers corralled In Hammers
n,sture. about nine miles from town
In this pasture is a large thlcket and
Il ia reported that the robbers are IN
tho thicket. If such is the case II VIII
no hard to do anything with them be-
fore daylight. The thickot is surround
ell nv twenty-five or thirty determined
man who nre armed to the teeth, ana
,ho,r escape is almost impossible
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-26
THE ROBBERS SURRENDER
Citizens md Hangers Make Things
Too Lively for Them.

Wichita Falls. Tex, Feb. 26.-i;2o n.
Undergraduates report has just
reached here that the robbers have sur
rendered to the citizens and rangers. 1t
seems they surrounded them in n
thicket and commenced shooting into 1t
from all sides. This was a little too
uncomfortable for the robbers. so they
tried to cross wheat field into an
other thlckct when the pursuers COM
menced firing on Them. This was get
ting too warm for them, so they sur
rendered. one of the robbers was shot
in the back with No. shot when they
were trying to get out Of town.
1t is believed here that the prisoners
have been taken to Henrietta for safe
keeping. Several hundred citizens are
on the streets tonight and ominous
threats are heard on all sides that
BODIES no good for the men who so
flendishly murdered Cashier Dorsey.