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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

former Judgment set aside, submission set aside and cause restored to docket.
 A. Culberson vs. American Trust and Banking company; application overruled.
 Mary Lee Coal and Railroad company vs. E. l.. Knox & Co.,, appeal from Gads- den city court; application overruled.
 Mary T. White vs. Albert Breen, appeal from Colbert circuit court; application overruled
 Lucy G. Campbell ct all vs Sarah E. Noble ct al., appeal from Colbert circuit court; application overruled.
 w. D. Scott ct al. vs. the Standard Oil company appeal from Decatur city court; application overruled.
 Thomas l.. Farrow vs. the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway com pany, appeal from Marshall circuit court; rehearing granted, former judgment set aside and affirmed
 MT. Clarke's Appointment
 Hon. Richard H. Clarke will address the Clarke club of this city on Monday night on the proposition that sound mon ey is to the interest of the working man. It is intended that the occasion shall be made great one. The campaign is now we'll under way, and as the race in this county appears to be particularly close every move on the political chess board is watched with especial interest
 It Looks Like Johnston.
 q read in your correspondence to the State Herald the other day ar interview with a prominent southeast Alabama democrat, in which he stated that his section of the state was for Johnston by big odds as against Clarke for the gubernatorial nomination." said we'll known black belt politician today, "and I want to indorse what he said. l have just returned from trip to Dale and Coffee counties, and I find that the demo- crats of both counties are for Johnston strong. His strength, too, is growing. The Lawson letter had fine effect, and is going to help the party in the wire grass section immensely. l have had occasion to cover good deal of the state recently, and as far as can see Captain Johnston's friends appear to have things their own way almost everywhere.
 A cold blooded old gambler here, a man who never bets on sentiment and who has no preferences as to who gets the nomi- nation, is freely offering 5000 to $9O0 on Johnston without finding any takers.
 The Journal says this afternoon edito- rially:
 It Was Hospitable, Anyhow.
 Captain Johnston offered to introduce MT. Clarke to Birmingham audience last night If this was campaign or fraternal feeling, conducted on that high plane which should characterize contests within the family, in which the motives of men were not impugned-where there are no .braggart campaigns, where there are no candidates who are small-can- bred insincere diSorganizers ana ulspu- tionists; where there are no candidates that are 'blackbelters in heart as well as in resdence--the Journal confesses that there might have been some proprlety Tn Captain Johnston volunteering to intro duce his opponent to an audience in his own town, among his own people, even though the purpose of his opponent was to humiliate him at his home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

committee of the Eighth Congressional district on February F.
 A prominent democrat, who has can vassed in business. way the northern Bleunt, Crl.mah, Morgan Lawrence, Colbert, Franklin Eauderdale, Madi- son and Jackson says that the indca- tions now are that nine out of the eleven counties will send instructed delegations to the state convention for Captain Johnston
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
LIVINGSTON

Republicans of Sumter County Are Opposed
 to Fusion.
 Livingston, Feb. 8.-(Special.)-The re- publicans had large convention here today and elected delegates to the state and district convention: Rev. I. Dawson of Eutaw was on hand and was indorsed for delegate to the national convention. Many republicans here are enthused over his candidacy. As to fusion, they leave that to the state convention, but are op- posed to it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
RUN DOWN AND KILLED. Frightful Accident to CoaIburg Mine Timber
 Roee

A frightfully fatal accident occurred yes- terday about F o'clock at the ore-washer in Pratt mines.
 w. M Billingsly, timber boss at the mines at Coalburg accompanied by two friends, were in Pratt City on business, and while there started to the coal-washer.
 While the three were walking up the in cline railroad leading to the washer. all abreast. MT. Billingsly in the center of the track and the other parties on the outside, a coal car came upon them at rapid gait, knocking MT. Billingsly down, crushing his head and mangling his body almost beyond recognition. For several yards the blood, clothing. flesh and even the brains of the unfortunate man were scattered along the track
 The men who were with Mir. Billingsly say they heard the car just in time to save themselves only. That they had not the slightest warning of the approach of the car until-it was right upon them, and could not tell themselves how they escaped in stant death.
 The deceased leaves family, who resides at Coalburg, where his remains have been shipped for burial.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
FLOR ENCE.

The Tennessee River Is Rising and Prepar-
 ing for an Overflow.
 Florence, Feb S-(Special)-Fhe Ten nessee river is rising rapidly tonight and it is thought the islands and bottom lands will be flooded. All cattle arc be- ing driven from the bottoms. It is the first big rise in eighteen months, the riv- CT having been too low for navigation year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
MARION.
Nominations for City Officers Made by a
 Mass Meeting,

Mass Meeting.
 Marion, Feb S.-(Special)-At a mass meeting of the citizens of Marion yester- day MT. James A. Moore was nominated for mayor and MT. F. J. LeVert as mar shal The following gentlemen were nominated as councilmen: John Howze, Sr., James Gregory, J. R. Lovelace, w. H. Smith, c. R. Chaires and w. r. Moore. It is considered a strong ticket and gives very general satisfaction.
 A number of our citizens are down with the grip.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
In fns goods we can please the most fastidious--the best and freshest always.
 John Fox's Sons.
IlNnfllyERED IElEGRAMS.

List of undelivered teegrams at the Western Uhion:.
 c r. Meehan, Martin Walker. Bill Jones, A. B. Garretson, w. NJ. Collier. w. c. Morrison. E
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
OXFORD.
A Cotton Factory and Other Industries to
 Be Erected.

Be Erected.
 Oxford, Feb. 8.-(Special.) .)-Oxford is to have a cotton mill The company starts with paid-up capital of $50,000. The stockholders met last night and elected the following directors: o. w. Cooper, TIA Howle. D. c. Cooper, J. R. Draper and l.. B. Miller. Officers will be elected next week. Other industries are on foot and soon Oxford will be thriving man ufacturng city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Yesterday Afternoons Recital.

The pupils recital yesterday afternoon at the College of Music c. Morton Boyce, directory was largely attended by pupils and friends A fine progra mme was well rendered by the students and gave much pleasure to all. The college IS doing much to popularize the taste for good music and it is gratifying to know that its eff forts are meeting with large measure ee
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

parked for England amid the booming of cannon and the salutes of all the men of-war and merchant vessels in the Gulf of Riga. H. H. D'PIEIsCE,
 Secretary of the American Legation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded for the State Herald on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for the temperature recorded in the shade and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. s. Department of Agriculture. Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent.
 Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 8, 1896. Local observations during twenty-four hours ending at D. m.. central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

The turkeys sold by John Fox's Sons yesterday were very fine. Did you get OneP
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

d1gnest tenperature, U5i 1oWost, s0soj dVer- age, 50.
 BEN M. JACOBS,
 a Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham. Ala. Tebruary 8, 1896. Observations taken at all stations at 8 |. m., 18th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Pioneers of Low Prices,
Our Terms Are Strictly Cash

To erybody-Millionaire or mechanic. No other terms to anyone, at any time, under any circumstances. It is only by being absolutely firm upon this point that We are enabled to quote the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Standard bred trotting horses at Avenue F and 24th street. Smith & Boatright.
CARNIVAL CABLE FROM RUSSIA.

MT. E. Lesser president of the Bir- mingham Carnival society is in receipt
 of the following cable from St. Peters
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

T Indicates trace or rain or snow; | indicates rise and fall.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer, Weather Bureau. Try us and be convinced that you will save money by getting the best and at prices that defy our competitors.
 John FOX'S Sons.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
THE FoRMlDABLE UMBRELLA.
A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.

A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.
 The affection of the collector for the objects of his zeal has been amusingly illustrated by a story told of Melingue, French tragedian who had a mania for gathering together great quantities of old vestments, arms and similar an- tique apparatus. Among his treasures was a beautiful and keen-edged sword which had belonged to Philip H., son of Emperor Charles V.i'i Si's7>'1. --0s,
 Having worn this sword in piece in which he was performing, Melingue was making his way homeward in Paris one night. The weather was rainy, and he carried an umbrella. Under his cloak he bore the precious sword of Philip H.
 Coming around corner, Melingue was suddenly menaced by two sneal. thieves. He was an expert fencer, and knew that with the sword he could quickly beat the rascals off, But he said to himself:
 "What! Betray to these rascals that l have such precious possession? No! They might be too much for me, after all, and then they would get it. I will keep it out of sight"
 So saying, he placed his left hand on the hilt of the sword inside his cloak, and with the other hand let down his umbrella. With this. as a weapon, he assaulted the footpads with such force and spirit that he put them to flight.
 In this case the umbrella turned out to be mightier than the sword. >-
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
CARPETS WERE UNKNOWN.
How tho Fourteenth Century Mansions
 Were Furnished,

Carpets in the fourteenth century were unknown luxuries, says Good Words. but the fashion of strewing the apart ments with rushes was being gradually abandoned. Pushes were still used iii the retainers' hall, but for the better rooms ssweet-scented herbs and fragrant twigs were usually employed.
 In the fourteenth century windows were apertures filled with glass so as to admit light, but to exclude wind. The walls also were frequently hung with cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates of the2room from the, many currents of air that penetrated the strong but bad ly built walls. We learn from various ancient documents that it was the duty of the serving men and pages to sweep out the principal apartments, but as the use of water is rarely mentioned, damp and fragrant leaves and twigs must have aided not only in collecting the dust, but also toward refreshing the at mosphere in such costantly closed rooms; fresh air being only admitted through the doors opening on to the battlements or balconies. oSH
 From old inventories at Thurleigh and elsewhere we ascertain how scant- fly furnished were these ancient man. sions, although they seem to have been abundantly supplied with fagons and drinking cups in gold, silver and finely engraved pewter, besides an infinite number of black jacks or cups made Of leather.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
ENEMIES OF ENGLAND.
Great Britain Has Fought and Conquered
 Three Great Potentates.

The three greatest potentates of mod eIn times have been Ensland's strenu- ous antagonists-viz., Philip IT., Louis XIV:and Napoleon. Of these three Ma roleon was the most powerful, says flackwood's Magazine, Philip the most deadly. The leaders under whom the English rallied against these world-fa- nous monarchs were, first, Elizabeth and Drake; second, William and Marl- borough; Third, Pitt and Nelson. The result of the first of these great h1s- toric duels was to overturn the founda- tons of Spanish empire, with it's do- minion over the seas, it's vast colonial possessions, it's claim under a papai bull to an exclusive monopoly of the new world. The result of the second was to decide which should be the residuary legatee of the deceased Spanish power, France or England;> giving in the end the succession to its old world domin- ions to France, it's trade, maritime su- premacy and colonies mainly to Eng land.
 The result of the third was to shat ter Napoleon's hopes of ascendancy by sea, and to force him back-on European conquests, upon projects which related to the old world and not to the new. Pitt and Nelson did not disappear ull- til that end was attained and England's s part in the later wars of Napoleon was that, having, as Pitt said in almost his closing words, saved herself by her energy she saved Europe by lher ex- ample and assistance.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
PERSONAL MENTION.
JottInRs About tIndiylduals and Their
 Actions.

E. B. Gage was down from congress yesterday as delegate from Yavapai county.
 E. s. Beloher, president of the Phoe- nix National bank, has returned from a visit east.
 W. B. Mullen, candidate for the as sembly on the Republican ticket, was down from Tempe yesterday to inter view the voters.
 Harry Miller of Des Moines, Iowa, is a visitor in the city. He was here a year ago and liked Phoenix so we'll that he decided to return and spend a couple of months here
 Superintendent R. E.. Wells, General Passenger Agent Sargent and Presi- dent F. M. Murphy came down from Prescott yesterday. The latter was a delegate to the convention.
 Carl Holhshue, a bright young min ing man of Yavapai county, was in the city yesterday as a delegate to the convention. He was honored by be- ing elected permanent secretary
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

companion named Wm. Stevens. When they reached the carpenter shop on the grounds Thomas excused him self for second and went behind the building. Stevens followed in a sec ond and saw Thomas with the pistol pressed ito his breast. He made an exclamation ad started forward, but too late, for Thomas pressed the trigger and fell over unconscious.
 He was removed and physicians sent for. The bullet entered in the right breast and ranged downward, but it could not be located. It is thought he will 1die.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
INTENDED SUICIDE.
An Indian Boy Shoots Himself in the
 Breast.

John Thomas, an Indian lad about 19 years of age, yesterday morning at tempted suicide at the Indian school north of Phoenix by shooting himself in the right breast with a 3S-caliber bullet.
 Thomas attended the school for a couple of years and about year ago entered the employ of Colonel Cotton, on the Cotton ranch. The lad was al- ways faithful worker and last Fri day his employer gave him permission to visit the Indian reservation for a couple of days. The lad went to the reservation with another Indian boy and while there secured several bottles of wine which they drank of freely.
 Thomas returned to his work Mon day and was apparently happy. Yes terday morning, however, he went to the Indian school and asked another Indian boy named Jos. Mcdonald for the use of his revolver, stating that some horses had been stolen from his employers ranch and he was going out to trace them up and needed a weapon
 Mcdonald let him have the revolver and Thomas went off in company with
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL, Happenings of Streets and Town. Epitome of the City's Local intelligence.
 bs.-- The Doings of a Dayin Phoentx and It's Tributary
 Region. asA

A very pleasant dance was given last night at the residence of J. w. Galpin. A large crowd from Phoenix attended.
 The Populists are preparing to hold a grand rally next Saturday. The Populist candidates will address the crowd.
 Ben Goldman of Tempe last night shipped ten cars of cattle and two cars of hogs over the M. & P. to Los Angeles. .ra
 Tom Molloy yesterday again showed that he was friend to silver by get ting up in the convention and voting no to the adoption of the platform which endorsed the platform of the St. Louis convention.
 The Republican county central com mittee yesterday held a meeting for the purpose of organizing. Thomas Armstrong, Jr., was elected chairman and MT. Foster, secretary. The eX- ecutive committee will be appointed by the chairman.
 The regular quarterly meeting under the auspices of the Young Peoples Union of Phoenix will be held next Friday night at the new Methodist church. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year. A pleasing pro- gramme will be given.
 Jerome Mining News: On Sunday last a Mexican who was confined in the hospital by a fever, left his bed, and going out onto the third story piazza, jumped off. When picked up he was dead. A coroner's jury re- turned a verdict of suicide.
 At the meeting of the Good Templars Monday seven candidates Joined and two new names were proposed for membership. The membership has grown so that the hall lis now almost too small and the lodge will soon have to seek more commodious quarters.
 Miss Myra Chandler died yesterday after lingering illness. Her mother, Mrs. Dunn, was with her until death came. The deceased came here from Nebraska in search of health The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, 112 West Jackson street.
 IA large sized row occurred Monday night in the neighborhood of Jefferson and Fourth streets The neighborhood was aroused and some one sent for officers. The racket was a quarrel be- tween man and woman and yester- day afternoon the woman in the case left the town.
 A Mexican woman named Pancha Yesces was yesterday brought before Probate Judge Grouse to. be examined on charge of insanity She was a resident of block Al and of late has been drinking very heavily, which re suited in dedhroning her reason. She was adjudged insane and committed to the asylum.
 George Smalley, formerly city ed itor of the Crookston (Minn.) Daily Tribune, and a recent arrival here has an entertaining letter on Arizona in a late issue of that paper, in which he says many nice things of this ter ritory. MT. Smalley was for long time on the news staff of the St. Paul Globe and has contributed for thai journal an illustrated article describ- ing the ostrich farm near Phoenix which will appear shortly.
 Jerome Mining News: MT. Hicks, the Tempe cattleman, was in Jerome Wednesday. He was on his -1ay to the Verde valley to purchase lot oi
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

cattle horses for the use of his cow boys who are holding a herd between here and Williams. Mir. Hicks had got the cattle together for the purpose of taking them into the Salt. River valley to, fatten there on Alfalfa, but found such excellent feed a few miles north of Jerome, that he concluded to fatten and ship from there. While near the Bill Williams mountains few days ago Mir Hicks came across large grizzly bear which he succeeded in killing. There are said to be plenty of this kind of game in that neighbor- hood this fall.
 A new form of marriage ceremony has been prompted to suit the year of politics. It is as follows: Dearly be- loved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God and in the presence of three witnesses to join together this man and woman in holy matrimony at the ratio of 16 to 1, which is an hon orable estate instituted by God in the time of mans innocence, signifying unto us that the standard silver dol lar shall be full legal tender equally with gold for all debts, public or pri- vate, into which holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined Therefore, if any one can show any>just cause why William Jen- nings Bryan should not be selected president of these United States, let him now speak or forever hold his peace I require and charge you both to stick to the Democratic platform lately adopted in Chicago and if any impeachment why ye should not, speak now or forever hereafter hold your tongue
 The following circular has been is sued to learn the whereabouts of a woman who left Congress on August 29 for Phoenix, and has been neither seen nor heard from since the evening of that date in Phoenix: Her name is Mattie B. Welch, and she was raised in Texas. Has possibly gone to Fort Worth. Has father, brothers and sis ters at Duncan, I. T. She is five feet and three inches tall, 37 years old, and weighs 137 pounds. Skin fair; face freckled and tanned until it had a brawny appearance Dark auburn hair, turning a little gray. Prominent forehead and nose, wide mouth, thin lips, large ears that have been pierced and grown up. Upper front tooth on right side of mouth badly decayed, dark and partly gone Has large blue eyes that look rather pale, with good expression. She speaks firmly and frequently repeats in talking. Often bites the under lip. Mild and modest, with frank, open, honest appearance and good moral habits. Industrious es a bee. Education somewhat limited She was dressed in suit of narrow blue-and-white striped ladies duck, light percale shirt waist, new No. 3 dongola kid Fbutton shoes, and white sailor hat, braided with notched edges, blue band, and blue straws in top of crown. Her only baggage was white willow telescope basket, about 6x14 inches square, carried by tan leather shawl strap, with black handle. It contained brown check gingham Mother Hubbard, and another of light calico with black dot; a blue worsted skirt and white waist, and green plaid shawl. She had a tan leather pocketbook, about 2kx31s inches square, with broken brass crasp. She left a nursing babe, and six little girls and boys.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
FOR RENT.

A family residence of five large rooms in a first-class neighborhood on car line and only five blocks from cen ter of the city. Plenty of shade and grassIC Call at the southwest corner of Fifth and Washington streets.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

Fresh chocolate creams, taffy and al kinds of candy just received at c. F Leonard & Cos.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
-'7s7 afJ f.5 Best cup Of coffee at Coffee AIS. :"
WANTED.

To rent a house of five or six rooms in good neighborthood. Brick pre- ferred. Must have bath and some shade. Address L. H., this office.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

ARE YOU TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Purifier. It gives vigor and vitality.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23
TERRAPIN CATCHING.

Taken Most Abundantly in Cold Weather
 Becanse of Their One Unvarying Habit.
 No successful method of catching ter rapin in large numbers has yet been de- vised. A kind of set net is sometimes used, but with no remarkable success. The general statement holds that ter rapin are caught singly, At no season of the year do the fishermen, who make side issue of terrapin, know ex- actly where to look for them. All their movements are aimless, and their only habit which can be depended on is that of burying themselves in the mud at the bottom of the water during the continuance of cold weather.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

HOODS PILLS are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bil- iousness. Csc.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

For Rent Beautiful orange grove. House, furnished, stock and imple- ments Just the place for a winter home. Inquire P. o. Box GA.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

For Sale or Rent. Elegant antique oak upright piano. Apply at No. ASA North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

Caramels, chewing peppermints ani cream taffy made daily at DeMers'.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-23

Pahronize home industry and get one of Smiths $25 suits. Elegant line of goods just arrived.