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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15

MOBILE.
Tramp Steamers Coming for Grain-Lynch-
ers Sent Up for Life.

Tramp Steamers Coming for Grain-Lynch-
ers Sent Up for Life.
Mobile, Oct. 14.-(Special Correspond
ence)-SeVen more tramp steamers are
now on the way to this port, under char
ter to carry grain cargoes to the United
Kingdom, and nearly as many more are
being negotiated for by local wheat ship
pers to get the grain to the British mar
ket as quickly as possible. Fourteen such
vessels nave already loaded and left with
their cargoes or are now taking on loads
of wheat. Masters and owners of sailing
vessels look upon the tramps as uSurperS
in the field they held undisputed for
years, and they say that their advent
Will in few years send the sailing ships
to the boneyard. They predict that be-
Tore another decade a sailing ship in this
port Will be as much Of a novelty as a
tramp steamer was until quite recently.
Samp Williams and Bill Woods two of
the parties who were indicted for the
lynching of Chris Chambls in Washing
ton county, were convicted late Saturday
night at st. Stephens and were sentenced
to the penitentiary for life
DR.. I. S. Scales, health and executive
officer, Mr.. t. w. Nicol, engineer of the
quarantine board, the members-elect of
the Legislature, and a few other gentle
men, went down tn bay Monday morning
on the tug James A. Wright for the pur-
pose of inspecting the quarantine plant.
DR.. Robert G. Walker, a well known
physician of this city and county, died
Sunday morning at his home No. 307
North Conception street, after an illness
of seven days Of pneumonia with COM
plications of the heart.
The street committee has made ar
engagements for the planking of Water
street from Congress street north to the
elevator, and the planking has been pur-
chased and work will begin at once.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
A Rhieving 'Possum Made Prisoner.

Huntsville Mercury.
For several weeks the chickens belong
ing to Mr.. Otey Robinson grew beautiful
ly less in number and no clue could be
found to explain why they disappeared.
At last the chickens, to save themselves,
went every night to Echols hill to roost,
and returned home in the morning. One
old hen, however, with a brood of chick
ems, had to remain, and 1t bunked under
the front porch, but was continually los
ing her chicks Mr.. Robinson concluded
that some varmnt was the cause of 1t,
and he was right, as subsequent events
proved. Night before last, just before
the family retired, Mr. Watty Scruggs
heard a commotion under the front porch,
and, divining the cause, he seized a lamp
and hickory stick and got outside in
time to see fine fat 'possum jump out
With well-directed aim he caught the
varmint on the side of the head and
stunned 1t. In another moment he had
his heel on the neck of Mr.. 'Possum, and
then Mr.. Otey Robinson came to the res
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15

We learn, upon the authority of gen.
tfeman who is supporting Mr.. Bullock for
congress, that Hon. James j. Curtis, the
republican nominee, is acquitting himself
splendidly in his canvass. Though not
agreeing with Mr.. Curtis on financial
questions, we, in common with many
other citizens of this county who are OPP
posed to him in policy, are proud of our
talented fellow townsman, and glad to
see him forging ahead in his party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
UNION SPRINGS.
Captives of Cupid-Water Getting Famous
Activity in Building.


Activity in Building.
Union Springs Oct. 14.-(Special Core
spondence.)- This morning, at the resi-
dence of Capt. w. C. Wilson, Hymen
reigned, and at the altar of this proverb-
ial god Mr.. Lewis p. Dowdell of Column
bus and Miss Ruby Wilson knelt to re-
-ceive one of Gods sweetest blessings
and the well wishes of scores of relatives
and friends. After the ceremony the
. bridal party left for Columbus, which
place win be the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dowdeu.
Not only here, but in many places the
quality OF the water OF the Union Springs
Water works is known of. People in
other cities are beginning to make in
quirieS concerning it. The tests that have
been given 1t have brought from eminent
authorities statements to the effect that
it is fine tonic. Many Of our citizens
who have been using it for the past two
years have realized great benefit from it,
and rejoice that they have had the OPP
portunity of using ii. Another great fea-
ture of the artesian wells is the supply is
ineXhaustable.
The many friends of Miss Julia Ramsey
were taken by surprise last week by re-
ceiving cards announcing the marriage
of Miss Julia Boyd Ramsey to Mr.. James
Barnes Sanders at Dublin, Ga, on the
End instant. Miss Julia was teaching in
Dublin, having lett here but short while
since, and none of her friends in this city
her home, had been apprised of this hap
Ply event.
Yesterday the fire department received
one of the famous Ball NozzelS." which
will be used by the firemen. 1t is the
greatest invention of the day, in it's line,
and the city is to be praised for the many
precautions it is taking against fire.
Everything is being done to have the in
surance rate lowered.
j. L. Thomas is continuing to nave new
buildings erected on the lots he pur-
chased from the Lasseter estate. It will
not be long before he has g. town there,
or something like the appearance of
town.
Cotton is not coming in like it was
about two or three weeks ago.
The partridge hunters have been in the
fields already. They took advantage Of
the opportunity as soon as the time pro-
hbited by law for hunting expired.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15

EVGIFIIIS I
DR.. r. M. Cunningham spoke to very
large and Intelligent audience at the
court house Saturday night, and his
speech was simply masterful. The au-
dience listened with remarkable atten-
ton for an hour and a half. and the unan-
imous opinion was that the address was
eminently fair, logical and convincing.
The doctor is simply great political
speaker.
The speech was a vote-maker for Bry-
an and Bankhead. Governor Jones was
roasted, but with nice gravy, and the
opinion of the speaker was that the bolt
ing democrats "did not amount to a re-
spectacle wart on the radical nose"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
Senator Pugh at Louisville.

Eufaula Times Correspondence:
Senator James L. Pugh spoke here to
an audience of from 800 to 500 people. The
senator said In the outset that he could
say what no other man could say or
would be able to say, perhaps, in a thou
sand years. He had learned his letters at
Louisville and was here now as their
United States senator to address an au-
dience all of whom had grown up since
he went away. The senator had the
crowd with him, and it was enthusiastic.
The mention of the name of Mr.. Henry
d. Clayton, our nominee, was greeted
with much applause. l want to say that
Saturday was a great day for democracy
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
HUNTSVILLE.
White Cappers Brought from Texas--A Suit
Against Mr.. Hundley.

ABainSO idr. hunuley.
Huntsville, Oct. 1i.-(Special Core
spondence.) 1.-THE attendance of witnesses
and others at the present term of the
United States court is smaller than for
years. and those here appear to have less
money to spend than usual.
There has been an unusual large de-
mand for rye and barley since the last
rain. All the seed dealers in the city had
TO telegraph for seed to supply the de-
mand.
Council No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. M. will hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight In
the Odd Fellows hall at 7:30.
The display of bunting in the rotunda
of the Huntsville hotel in honor OF the
meeting of the Alabama Press association
is quite attractive and appropriate
Court convened yesterday afternoon
Hon. John Bruce circuit Judge, presid-
ing. About $50 cases are already on the
docket, and there are an additional $50
cases to go before the grand jury.
The Bryan and Sewall club held meet
ing in the court house Monday night
which was addressed by Messrs. Brown,
Ballentine and the ever witty Bill Rowe
of Trana. To use the vernacular of the
gallery god Mr.. Rowe brought down
the house"
There was a breakup in the republi-
can headquarters in this city Monday
Mr.. Arnott Anderson, who has been in
the employ of Mr.. Hundley as stenogra-
pher and typewriter since the beginning
of the campaign, was discharged An
derson Is a democrat His successor Is a
republican. Anderson was engaged for
the entire campaign, which will end No
vember /, and soon after his discharge
brought suit against Mr.. Hundley for his
salary up 10 November. The case is set
for next Monday before Justice Vaught
Deputy Marshal r. M. Warden Of Dali
las, Tex, arrived here Monday, bringing
with him Ira, VIII and Robert Holloway.
who are wanted by the United States Off
Gals for whitecapping. The prisoners
We're taken before Commissioner e. e.
Greenleaf and given short preliminary
hearing. Their bonds were fixed at $1,000
each, in default of which they were
lodged in jail. The Holloway boys have
been wanted here since 1892. In that year
a United States grand jury found a true
bill against them for intimidating a set
tier on government lands located in Law
renee county, near Moulton. The settler
in question is w. w. Pierce, now of this
city. The Holloways were arrested,
bound over to court and released ON bond.
They forfeited and escaped to Texas.
They were arrested in Dallas, Tex, Sep
TENDER 16swhere they have been impris-
oned awaiting requisation papers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
The Contest in the Seventh.

Double Springs Observer: ~
Hon. w. [. Bullock, the democratic
nomineeofor congress in this district, and
Hon. NJ w. Howard, the populist nomi-
nee for the same office, are wrestling
rough and tumble before the voters. The
gentlemen are about evenly matched, for,
while Howard 10 somewhat Bullock s sr-
perior as an orator, Bullock is equally
MS superior as dehater, and we predict
that when the vote is counted In Novenn-
Der Franldins talented son will be found
leading the gifted author Of IF Christ
Came to- Congress- by q considerable ma
jority. 'r@es .1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
The Signs of the Times.
Eufaula Times:

Eulaula Times.
Mr. j. w. Marley OF Ozark was in town
yesterday. Mr. Marley said to Times
reporter that it was his business to. travel
west of Ozark into Coffee and Geneva
counties and he had business with all the
people. He had only found six goldbugs
in that whole country in weeks. He
thought that Clayton would carry that
whole country.
Mr.. Charles S. Mcdowell has been over
a great part of the district in the past few
weeks, and he was sure Clayton was
gaining and would easily and completely
win.
Thus the testimony goes. Bryan and
Sewall and Clayton are winning and will
win. The white people are almost unani-
mously for free silver, and they must
come together on the above ticket and the
colored laborer and producer are growing
more and more unanimous every day But
let's work. Let no man be a laggard in
this fight!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
SPLINT COAL.
Who viii Give This Widow a Chance 2

Charity of the right sort is to help the
widow and orphan. There Is in this city
a most worthy woman with four little
children, all girls. What she wants is not
help-only something to do to support
herself and children. Isn't there some
lodge or building in need of just such "a
woman as janltor? She does not want to
be separated from her little ones. The eld-
est is 8 years old. Who will help? For
full information address Zone who
Knows" care of this paper.
"Inasmuch as ye did it to one of these
little ones. We did it unto Me-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15

cue, and in very few minutes the ami
NAL was securely Gagged. -
Otey informs us that on Thanksgiving
night, the 'possum will be discussed in
great shape. Invitations headed "Cead
Mile Falthie" will be issued by him for a
stag" supper on that occasion, and, as
we are booked to dance an Irish jig or do
something equally ridiculous on that oc-
casion, it is safe to assume that the
guests will have high old time. -,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-15
Button Craze at sulligent.

Sulligent Lightning.
$ The button mama has struck Sulligent
heavily. Grad Webb, Claib Carter,
George Rush, Lee Metcalfe and Perry
Knighton, at whose homes Aew babies
have recently arrived. all can eppropri-
ately wear a button Inscribed, 81 have
troubles of my own" 1t would be funny
for Brother Ward to wear a button read
ing. Lets take a drink while Rube
Bankhead's says 81 am thirsty" Adam
Priddy's can read, more hair and less
fuss" Green Bankbead's. with a father
spanking his son, and reads, civil SER
vice extended" DR.. Redden needs one
with the picture of "a doctor slipping down
on banana peel and inscribed. "Physi-
clan, heel myself" John Guthrle's and
Marion Nolen's should say, Don't call
'us woodpeckers.' DR.. Hollis might say,
II am something of a preyarcat tor my
self" d. w. Hollis and Mr.. Ogden need
one with the picture of a mother butting
COW, while a child says to the father,
PA, ma butt her. palmer aud Buckner)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Agents for
Carriers s. P. Lead,
Dixon's Graphite Paint,
Hammar House Paints.
To Creditors of the Eclipse
Coal Company.

Jack w. Johnston, Assignee, vs.. the Eclipse
Coal Company ct al.--In City Court of
Birningham-In Equity.
You will hereby take notice that decree
was rendered in the above stated cause on
the 10th day of June, 1885, containing among
other things the following to-wit:
.That all creditors of said Eclipse Coal
Company shall file their claims. verified by
affidavit, with the clerk and register of this
court, ON or before the 18th day of July,
1885, and that all creditors who fail to file
their claims within said time with said
clerk and register shall be forever. barred
from participating in the trust fund IN the
that. the clerk and register Of this court
day in the State Herald, daily paper pub
lished in Birmingham, Jefferson county,
Alabama for thirty days"
You viii hereby take notice .., Of tn the pro
claims against said fund in the hands of
Jack w. Johnston, assignee, verified by
affidavit, with said clerk and register of
this court, on or before the 18th day of July,
1896 or you will be forever barred from par
ticpating in said trust fund.
This the 18th day of June, 1896
NATHAN l.. MILLER,
6-12-30t Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
IN A FIT OF DEsPoNDRNeY.
Druggist Dement, of Huntsville Took an
Overdose of Morphine.

Overdose of Morphine.
Huntsville. June 2S.--(Special) Bin
ford Dement,, the senior member of the
firm of Dement, Bros, who are among
the leading druggists Of the. city. died
last night about IL O'clock from an over
dose. of morphine at the residence of his
mother on West Holmes street. 9 1t is
stated that he had been drinking and
in a fit of dependency took the fatal
drug. He has been in very bad health
for some time and evidently concluded
he could never get we'll.
The death of Binford Dement, Is very
sad one and will be deeply regretted by
his many friends. The sincere ysympa-
thy of the whole community goes out
to his grief-stricken mother and family.
Binford was q generous hearted, whole
souled young man. who had the happy
faculty of making and retaining friends.
He was an accomplished pharmacist and
enjoyed the entire confidence of the pub
lie and the medical fraternity. He was
the Oldest son of the late DR.. J. J. De-
ment and was about % years OF age.
The hour of the funeral has not been
but will likely be held some time
tomorrow. = - &c. X ~s-fs
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
HOWARD MUST REMAIN.
That Is the Sentiment of the Commercial
Club in Resolution Adopted at the
Special Meeting.

A called meeting of the Commercial
club was held yesterday afternoon, with
Vice President B. Steiner presiding.
The principal business before the meet
ing was the consideration of resolutions
relative to Howard college, which institu
ton is advertised to sell under mortgage
on the Srd of August. DR.. B. D. Gray,
pastor of the First Baptist church, and
DIR. P. T. Hale, pastor of the Southside
Baptist church, who have given their SER
vices at the request of the board of trus-
tees in the raising of the sum necessary
to relieve the institution of its indebted
ness, presented the claims of the college
on the people of Birmingham.
Maj. w. J. Miner introduced the reso-
lutions which Were unanimously
adopted:
whereas, We learn that Howard col
lege Is to be sold under mortgage for the
bonded Indebtedness of s38,500; and,
Whereas, The institution was brought
to Birmingham upon the promises made
by our citizens; and,
Whereas, This college is of great value
to our mercantile interests in the trade 1t
gives to every class of our merchants;
and,
whereas, It is valuable as an advertis-
ing agency through it's students, who go
out to every portion of the country; and,
Whereas, We believe its sale or re-
moval would be great loss to this entire
section, as it brings annually into the
community about $4,000, and its intel
lectual benefits are incalculable; there
FORE be 1t
Resolved, That this club hears with
pleasure that Drs B. D. Gray and p. T.
Hale have gratuitously undertaken to
raise the money to pay off this mortgage.
Resolved further, That we think it the
duty of our public-spirited citizens who
are able to assist to subscribe to these
gentlemen whatever they can to pay off
this mortgage and prevent the sale or re-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Reunion United Confederate Veterans, Rich
mond, va.-Reduced Rates Via Southern
Railroad
Railroad.

For the occasion of the sixth annual re-
union of the United Confederate Veter-
ans. which occurs at Richmond, Va, June
30-July 2, 1896. the Southern railway will
sell tickets to Richmond and return at
rate of cent per mile.
Tickets will be sold June 26, 81, Is and
20. and final limit for return passage win
be July 10, 1896.
The service of the Southern railway is
peerless and its equipment is unexceiled.
For further information in regard to
rates s Sn',tharn r r.u, en rn e s
man, T. p. A., Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
loo round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
Hartselle Local Notes.

Hartselle Local Notes.
Hartselle, June 23-(Special)-Mr ].
A. Rountree of the State Herald is here
arranging to move his household goods
to Birmingham. He and wife will be
greatly missed in the social circles His
pretty home, Rosebud COTTAGE" will be
occupied by a friend Of his. He has only
leased his paper. the Alabama Enquirer
We fear his removal means a permanent
cy, which is Hartselle's loss and Bir-
mingham's gain.
great many improvements are being
made In town and our people are feel
ing good over the outlook for the town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
MIR. BANKHEAD'S APPOINTMENTS.

Hon. John H. Bankhead will address
the people on the issues of the campaign
at the following times and places:
Atmore, Escambia county, Friday
June rs.
Dothan, Henry county, Saturday, June
27.
Ozark, Dale county, Monday, June 20.
Luverne, Crenshaw county, Tuesday,
June 80.
Troy Pike county, Wednesday, July 1.
Brantley, Crenshaw county, Thursday,
July e.
JOHN B. KNOX,
Chairman State Democratic Campaign
Committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Music at East Lake every
Sunday by Weber's brass and
reed band and orchestra. Mu-
sic bright and catchy, classic
and popular. Sure to please
the old and young. A visit to
East Lake Sunday insures
your return. Weber in solos.
Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Iron State Building and Loan
Company will be held at the office Of the
The fth tiay of July, 1896 at D. M. for the
election OF officers and for the transaction
Of such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
GEO. c. WHATLEY. Sec. and Treas.
6-20-lOt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

A new breathing place for
the masses-the State Military
Park at East Lake. 6-2-F
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
$500 REWARD

Will be paid for information leading to
the arrest of any party throwing glass
or tacks on any road in Jefferson county
to the injury of bicycle tires.
MANAGER "CYCLERS' REST"
6-17-till july
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

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. 6-1S-tf
Carpenters tools-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

JULY A.
3 The old reliable Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
will sell excursion tickets on
July 4th for loo round trip.
6-23-td
I irna and cement-Mavherrv &. Watson
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

loo round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday. As1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
BUY CORONA COAL.
John X. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.

Mayberry 8 Watson for pure paints.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights q week by
Mohtana's string band. 5-s-f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

If you decide to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla do not be induced to buy any other.
Buy only Hoods.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

OxFORDS-New lot at half price.
6-5-lm cHAMBLEE BROS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-28-H
Mayberry & Watson for tile and CRATES.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Brass coal hods-Mayberry & watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montano's string band. 5-2-f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
TERSELY TOLD.

Ladies, have in stock about 5000 pairs
Of children's, misses and ladies' Oxfords
and straps. These goods are bran neW
and bought for spot cash at a reduction
of 10 to 40 per cent Now am going to
sell these goods regardless of price, Be
sure and look before buying. / am over
stocked. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

JULY A.
The old reliable Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
will sell excursion tickets on
July 4th for loo round trip.
6-23-td
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

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-aS-H
Mantel and tile, sl2.5o---Mayberry & Watson.
Mr.. STAlLlNGS' APPOINTMENTS.
Hon. Jesse F. Stallings will address the
people on the issues of the campaign at
the following times and places:
Brookwood, Tuscaloosa county, Satur-
day, June ~.
Scottsboro, Monday, June 20.
Huntsville, Tuesday, June 80.
Albertville, Wednesday, July 1.
Gadsden, Thursday, July 2.
Birmingham, Friday, July 3.
Blocton, Saturday, July 4.
JOHN B. KNOX,
Chairman State Democratic Campaign
Committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager
Telephone 1920.
6-5-tf M
Sewer pipe-Mayberry & Watson.