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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
NO ELECTION FRAUDS FOUND.
Results of the Grand Jury's Inquiry
Mt wheeling.

wheeling. w. Va. Nov. 13.-The grand
jury ended a FIVE days session tonight.
investigating alleged election frauds in
the city Of Wheeling and Ohio county,
but none we're found The charge OF
fraud was made by the Wheeling Regis
ter, a democratic paper. The writer Of
the article was summoned before the jury
to-day and promptly hedged, stating that
the publication referred to matters In am
other district OF the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14

Augusta, Ca, Nov. a3.-Receiver Averli
OF the old Port Royal and Augusta rail-
road denies that any advances have been
made TO settle Berrien Walkers shortage.
Furthermore he knows nothing Of his al
legged location In Honduras.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
INCOME TAX NOT DEBATED
knights of Labor Deny "A Rumor
AnOat Mt Washington.

evening paper published that the knights
of Labor had adopted resolution favor
ing a graduated income tax after a hot de-
bate. Grand Worthy Foreman Bishop
denies the truth of the statement. and
says: you would as soon expect to hear
Of a lot Of Baptist clergymen indorsing the
doctrine of immersion as to hear of a
knight Of Labor convention indorsing that
theory 1t has not even been discussed
1t has been part Of the preamble of our
national constitution for years"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
Bryan's Plurality i'm Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. l3.-The plurality
for Bryan In Kansas is 1892. The plu-
rallty for Leedy populist. for governor, is
7OT02. It Is estimated that 1900 republi-
cans voted for Bryan on the free silver
issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
ADDITIONs 10 THE NAVY.
Nine Vessels Added TO IL During the
Past Year.

Hnst ear.
Washington, Nov. 1s.-The annual report
Of Admiral f. NJ Ramsey. chief OF the
bureau of navigation, shows that during
the past year the cruisers and battleships
Indiana, Massachusetts. oregon, Texas,
Boston. Monodnock, Terror. Monongahela
and Adams were commissioned for SER
vice.
AT the close OF the fiscal year 81 per
cent. OF the enlisted men In the navy
we're serving under continuous service.
More than Y per cent. of the enlisted
men were American citizens, and more
than 50 per cent. Of the apprentice boys
were American born.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
A Irurniture Fnctory In FInmen.

Berlin, Ont, Nov. BID. Hfbner e. Co. =
large furniture factory here was burned
last night. The loss Is over $4,000. One
hundred and fifty hands are thrown out
OF employmS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
BRYAN GETS SOUTH DAKOTA.

The HepubIIcnns COhcedc n PIurnI-
ity of 400.
Sioux Falls. S. d.. Nov. lS.-The repub-
licans have surrendered the state to the
Bryan electors by about 400 majority. but
do not give up the state officers. although
they are willing to admit that the state
ticket ran ahead Of the electoral In all
the BRYAN strongholds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il It fails
TO cure. 25c.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14
-S-~n~-e----
BLAZE AT WEST BAY CITY.

A Saw Mill and brewery Burned
At Loss of $4,000.
Bay City, Mich, Nov. 1S-Early this
morning the entire fire department Of West
Bay City was called out to the Cincinnati
sawmill. This concern and the salzberry
brewery, owned by Knoblech & Son, were
destroyed, causing loss of $4,000 on the
mill and $4,000 on the brewery, both OF
which are insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-14

Liverpool, Nov. BAT the Liverpool
autumn meeting to-day the Liverpool au-
tumn cup of fi,2OO sovereigns, one mile
and three furlongs, was won by NJ. r.
LeBaudy's Count Schomberg. A. Ballcy's
Devoue was second and S. NJ. Nolan's
st. Jarlath third
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
OPEIIKA.
Home Quarantine Urged on Account of
Scarlet Fever.

Home Quarantine Urged on Account of
Scarlet Fever.
Opelika, Sept. 17.-(Special Correspond
ence.)-On account of the appearance of
scarlet fever in Opelika the board of
health request that every family estab-
fish a home quarantine, keeping their
children at home and allowing no COM
munication with other children or fami-
lies. Especially should those children
who have had any exposure be kept in
doors. They also urge upon every fam
lily in the city the great Importance of
fumigating and disnfecting their homes
and premises in a thorough manner with
out delay.
James Nichols, II years of age, and
Miss Luda Walton, Is years of age, came
before Judge w. C. Robinson to be mar
ried today AS both parties are under
age, the father of the groom and father
of the bride were present and gave their
consent to the marriage of the young
couple, and they were then made man
and wife.
George Everhart, the bright, beautiful
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Cowan,
died last night at l o'clock with infiam-
nation of the bowels. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cowan have the sympathy of the entire
community in their sore affection, this
being the fourth member of their family
upon whom death has laid his Icy fingers
in the last few months.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
ALABAMA.

tbs week. Mary Jacobs, the little girl
affected, was treated by DR.. Purdon and
every vestige of the disease soon obllter-
ated. y='r
]. Fl. Karter has begun the erection of
building for mercantile purposes on his
lot adjoining McMinn's opera house
building, which lot Mr.. Karter recently
purchased at such a steep figure.
The sound money democrats will hold
their congressional convention here on
the 10Th instant Messrs. Dortch of
Gadsden, Rattray of Cherokee and Par
ker of Cullman are spoken of as probable
nominees.
The city merchants are increasing their
forces of statesmen, preparing for the fall
trade.
An ordinance forbidding the erection of
wooden buildings in the block west of the
depot failed to pass the council at it's
meeting Tuesday evening.
sam j. SheatS, a well known farmer of
this county, known over a large portion
OF north Alabama as leading republican
politician, was found dead in bed last
Saturday morning, with no external ap-
pearances to indicate the cause of his
DEATH. An inquest was held by Coroner
Scheuing and verdict was rendered
that death was due to heart failure, SUI
perinduced by exposure. The body was
inferred Sunday in the Sheats family
burying ground in Morgan county. Chris
G. Sheats of Decatur is a brother of the
deceased and was present at the inter-
ment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
SELMA.
Remarkably Low Death Rate-Cold Blood :
ed Assassination.


Selma, Sept. 17.-(Special Correspond
ence.) 1.-The report of the registrar OF vital
statistics for August, issued today, shows
a remarkably low death rate. Only two
white persons died in the city during the
month, and one of them was killed in an
accident Nine negroes died from nat
ural causes, but the death rate among
them, owing to their manner of life. is
always large. The total deaths in the
city was eleven.
recent census, taken by directory
people, shows a popula ton of over $1,000.
Particulars of the killing of Mr.. Frank
Hudson of this city near Alvarado, Tex,
reached his relatives here today. He
was employed on the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railroad, and was on the mid
die of coal train near Alvarado Fri
day night last, when some one approach
ed him from behind and :, struck him
down with some blunt instrument. They
robbed him and left him for dead. The
motion of the train caused him to fall
between the cars. Half of the train
passed over him, and, he was horribly
mangled. He lay on the track until
O'Clock next morning, when he was found
and carried to the town. Both legs were
amputated. He fingered until the follow
ing night.
While jumping on and off moving
Louisville and Nashville train last even
ing Charles Elkan, 8 years old, fell be-
meath the wheels and his right leg was
crushed from the knee to the ankle.
Amputation was necessary.
Miss Ella Nelson, daughter of Gen. r.
NJ Nelson of this city, and the most beau
tiful woman in Alabama, is expected to
land in New York today from the steamer
Lucania. She has been in Europe for a
year past completing her musical educa-
ton under the greatest masters of the
old world. General Nelson is in New
York to meet her. Miss Nelson was
sponsor of the Confederate Veterans of
Alabama at the Houston reunion last
! year. and her picture adorned many
/ magazines and illustrated papers. She is
musician of rare talent. and Is making
quite reputation as a pianist.
Taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now will
greatly enhance the benefits of your va
cation outing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
GUNTERSVILLE.
Sold to Satisfy Judgment-The Crop Coz
d1tion-Dlsgusted Mormons.

oOlu W cHtiSiy IL JuuRTnenU-In9 crop Con-
dition-Dlsgusted Mormons.
Guntersyille, Sspt. 17.-(Special Core
spondence.)-To satisfy Judgment
against the Nedofx Manufacturing COM
pany, the factory building, plant, etc.
was sold on the 18th by the sheriff and
was knocked off TO the plaintiff in. the
suit, Mrs. Florence Sims Wyeth. for
$4,000 and interest. which represents
money loaned to the company several
years ago. The plant is operated now by
J. A. McKinstry under a lease, which
will probably not be altered by the nomi-
nal change in ownership.
From a careful inquiry among planters
from all portions of the county the editor
of the Democrat is led to believe that the
cotton crop is about 65 per cent of an
average crop, and that the increased
price which will be obtained for the
staple will make about as much, if not a
little more, money In circulation than
last years cotton produced. Enough
corn has been raised in the county to fill
the home demand.
A couple of Mormon elders struck the
town a few days since and made a cam
vaSs from house to house and secured the
use of a church to preach in. They rang
the bell for service and then rang 1T again
the second time securing one man and
couple of boys as an audience. The next
out convinced that Guntersville did not
want any Mormonism in hers.
The friends of Hugh b. Henry are as
sured by various letters from Auditor
elect w. S. White that he will appoint
Mr.. Henry to a clerkship in the auditors
office, position that pays $500 a year.
and which IS a most excellent place for
forming wide and valuable acquaint-
ance throughout the state. This is the
position lately held by the newly elected
state treasurer, G.. w. Ellis.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
AUBURN.
Colonel Moore's Serious Mishap-Lost Mail
Bng Turns UP.

Auburn, Sept 16.-(Special Correspond
ence.)-Col. NJ. V. Moore fell from scat
fold today and was seriously hurt.
Prof. A. f. McKissick has returned
home after spending the summer pleas
antly in South Carolina at his boyhood
home,
The Auburn Female institute opened
Monday morning with larger number
in attendance on the first day than Tor
many years,
Dr. and Mrs. George Petrie returned
Friday from q pleasant trip OF TWO
months and more at points in Virginia
and New York. DR.. Petrie was Interested
during part of the summer in some spe-
eial studies at Philadelphia.
Every train brings a number of boys
to be present at the opening of the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical college today.
The prospects are fine for an unusually
large attendance this session.
Mrs q w Duncan came down from
Darlington, north Alabama, Friday
morning. where she spent the summer.
Ellis Duncan came with her to enter the
Agricultural and Mechanical college.
Mrs. Paul LeHardy of Savannah, Ca,
is spending the week in Auburn. She is
here to enter her son at the college
DR.. Hern. an uncle of Mr.. T. X. Whit
man. died Thursday morning at the
home Of Mr.. Whitman and was buried
Friday evening IN the cemetery
ne HldHtSSfs Oh Ilie lDOlDdlii IlChtupl,
captain, and Hiesman, trainer, are on
hand and already have the boys playing
with the pig skin" as soon as they come
in
DR., ]. w Bush was able to fill his pull
pit sunday morning and prea ched a most
excellent and able sermon.
Prof. c. c. Thatch came in Saturday
morning from most pleasant and, from
the seeming Improvement of his health,
a very profitable visit of several days in
North Carolina.
The mail bag containing the mail north
Friday night was taken from the crane
at the depot and was not found until Sat
urday morning, but was not opened. 1t
is probable that it was carried off by a
freight train which came up just ahead
of the passenger train.
Prof. b. Il, Ross is at home again after
a several days trip to North Carolina
and number OF interesting places north
Mrs. b. n. Wills gave tea to some OF
her friends Thursday evening at heI
handsome new residence OF Gay street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18

pened to hold a pistol, which was dis
charged in the negro's face. Three shots
each were fired, when the negro ran Off
in the darkness. The young man re-.
ported the occurrence at the nearest
house. Next morning the neighbors went
to the scene of the fight and, following
the tracks of the negro, found him dead
short distance off with three balls in
his body.
With their usual kindness the hand
some principals of the academy have
courteously given the ladies the use of
the academy rooms for the baby show,
and the date has been fixed for Saturday
afternoon, September 20. The doors will
be open al o'clock, and the prizes will be
awarded promptly at o'clock.
Mrs. Susan w. White, consort of the
late Thomas w. White, died at her resi-
dence in this city Tuesday morning at
o'clock. She was in her 73rd year, ana
was one of Huntsville's Oldest citizens.
She was a consistent member of the Pres
byterian church, and had wide circle of
acquaintance.
The young ladies gave a leap year pic
mic to a number of their gentlemen
friends yesterday. The party drove out
to Three Forks of Flint, and spent de-
lightful day on the banks of the river
Among those who enjoyed the occasion
were the following: Misses Hattie
Long, Misses Farris of Tennessee, Belle
Gay Roper, Mabel Humphrey, Gertrude
Scruggs Bertha Daniel, Messrs. ID. A.
Grayson, Kinds Peevey, Joe e. Cooper
and H. c. Laughlln.
Quite a unique entertainment was given
by the ladies of the United Charities last
evening at the residence of Mrs. billiard
on Gates street. The attraction was the
beautiful night blooming cereus plants
of Mrs 1. F. Collins, which were almost
covered with rare blooms and buds.
Before the evening had passed ten blooms
and three buds had appeared. Music by
Mrs. Fisher, Misses McClelland and Rob-
inson was feature of the entertainment,
as was also the recitation of Miss Nellie
Ryan. The, admission fees and the
profits of the sale of lemonade netted $40,
which will go to the infirmary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
MApLESVIGLE,
Delightful Social Cattle ing at the Home of
DIR. and Mrs. Woolley

Maplesville. Sept. 16.-(Speelal Core
spondence.)-Last evening tho home of
Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Woolley was the scene
of I delightful social gathering. The oc-
CASTOR was salmagundi party in honor
of their daughter, Miss Gertrude.
Miss Woolley, attired in lovely blue
silk, trimmed in laces and ribbons, per-
formed her part as hostess in a lovely and
striking manner. The other young ladies
were arrayed. in, handsome costumes.
The variety made q charming scene.
Being the first party of the autumn
season, the house was beautifully deco
rated in autumn leaves. Music rendered
by Mrs. Paisley and Miss Woolley consti-
tuted an enjoyable feature of the even
ing.
After various amusements the guests
were led to the dining room by the
hostess, where delightful refreshments
were served. The, table was a picture of
loneliness. In the center was a rugged
rock, representing a mountain, at the
foot of which grew lovely ferns and
golden rod.
After the Refreshments dancing and
promenading were INDUCED in until a
late hour. The guests departed with
much reluctancy, expressing their appre-
Citations for the evening so delightfully."-
spent. - .t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
ADMISSION.
A Sensational, but Silly, story-That Well
Will Be Deep.

Will DC OGeP'
Admission, Sept. 17.-(Speeial Core
spondence. )-Somebody has started ru-
mors to the effect that the dead bodies OF
anywhere from two to sixteen negro
babies had been found in the big reservoir
of the Admission Wat.r Supply company.
OF course there is no truth IN the reports
and Superintendent H. b. Rudisill says
he will unearth and have punished the
man who started the stories.
Mrs. Stribbling, the new principal OF
Noble institute, arrived in the city few
days since and is actively arranging for
the opening of the school Thursday, Sep
tember "a.
The American Net and Irvine company
has let a contract for boring a well on
the Gold Medal Irvine mills site. The
well will be inches in diameter ana
over 500 feet deep.
The production of the operetta, Ihe
Merry Milkmaids," which was to have
been made at Jacksonville Friday night,
has been postponed on account OF the
sickness or absence Of some of the char
acters. The management hopes to De
abb to give it some time next week.
The bicycle races next Tuesday at OK
ford lake, under the auspices OF the Cal
houn Cycle club, will be very interest
ing event.
Revival services began last night at the
Oxanna Cumberland Presbyterian
church. Rev. j. II. Zueingle of Attalla
will assist the pastor. The revival meet
ings IN Oxanna are always conducted as
union meetings and all Christians OF any
name are invited and expected TO take
part.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
JASPER.
The Coke Ovens to Go Into Blast in Few
Days-Local Lines.

Days -LOcal Lines.
Jasper, Sept. 17.-(Special Correspond
nee.)-The coke ovens will again go into
blast in a few days. Everything is in
readiness. with the exception of the wash
er, which has been received and is being
put in place. The operators are Maj. r.
Fl. Elliott and Mr. J. Il. Darlington, both
men Of well known business stability,
and the superintendent will be Capt. I. IL.
Hazelton, who has much experience in
coking coal and. a man who runs bust
ness on business principles. Harry Ha-
zelton will have charge of the engine
Frank c."
Charles w. Stubbefield, our newly
elected tax assessor has purchased lot
on Florida avenue and Twentieth street
and viii erect a handsome cottage there
on this fall Mr.. Amiss also contemplates
erecting a nice dwelling ON his property
just across the street from Mr.. Stubble-
field. @sn-.t
The cornet band has been organized
under the name of the Wilson Symphony
band, in honor of their efficient instruct
or, Prof. S. Y. Wilson. The officers are:
William l.. Stanley, president; James l..
Richardson, vice president; j. G.. Stan-
ley, secretary and treasurer, and Wat
Elliott and Tom Haughton, together with
the officers named above, as directors.
Mr.. Reuben Watts received an APP
pointment last. Wednesday to the position
at Washington beginning on salary of
500 per year, He left for the national
capital on the 2;25strain Friday to enter
upon the discharge of his duties. q -
The celebrated Partridge steer case"
was up before Esquires Knight and Will
liams last Saturday. 1t has been through
several courts and one decision seemed
| to call for another suit. Partridge won
| the oxen last Saturday from Mr. Robert
| Davis, who had bought them last. Davis
| will appeal. ssse~s.g,.,
| The township4strastees of township IA,
| range 7, met Monday at Robins institute
| building north of town and located the
| schools for the township, apportioned
| money, etc. Six schools were located
and money apportioned as follows: Rob-
| ms institute, $3915; New Prospect, SAG 40;
| Samaria, $76,S5; Clements school house,
S56.55; sulphur Springs $49.3o; Hardins
! school house, .s39. Is; transferred to JAS
! per district, $111.65; to township IA, range
6, $3.50; to township 10, range I, $3.50.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
MOBILE.
The "Gady Slocomb'' Purchased by Mr.
Slooomb-A Bear Story.

The "Lady Slocomb'' Purchased by Mr.
Slooomb-A Bear Story.
Mobile, Sept -16.--(Special Correspond
ence 1.-The celebrated columbiad, Lady
Slocomb, which for some months has
been lying at the foot OF Government
street on the north line of its intersec-
ton with Commerce, was sold yesterday
at noon by Col. Robert M. Sands, adj
ministrator of the estate of Henry Badge
err. The famous old piece was sold to
MIR. j. l.. Mclaughlin of New Orleans,
attorney for Mrs. Cuthbert FL. Slocomb,
for $500.
Several years ago there was organized
in this city society known as THE Blue
and the Gray and the officers of this
society conceived the idea of bringing
this gun from Blakely to the city and
using it as the browning piece for peace
monument, which they contemplated
building. The society, having no fund.-
of its own, Mr.. Badger advanced the $50
ciety some $500 for the purpose of reIapy-
ing the gun and securing a title to it from
the war department. Mr.. 7. p. Brewer
one of the presidents of this society, and
Or. Seymour Bullock, another president
of the organization, were very active in
bringing the gun to this city. The gun
was brought over on barge and was
placed at the intersection of Water and
Government streets, where it reposed on
the greensward there till removed to its
present location TO make way for the i'm
provement of Duncan Place. Mr.. Badger,
who held a mortgage on the gun to Sc
cure the payment of his advance of $500,
came to Mobile from Pennsylvania and
organized the first camp of the Grand
Army Of the Republic in this city.
The Lady Slocomb was in the last fight
Of the war. The gun was manned by a
battery of the Washington Artillery of
New Orleans, Of which Captain Slocomb
was the commander, and was named for
the wife of the gallant commander. She
now becomes the owner of the gun.
"a gentleman In the city yesterday from
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18
ASUVILLE.
Two Weddings Pleasantly Agitate Society.
Both Were Swell fairs

Two Weddings Pleasantly Agitate Society
Both Were Swell fairs.
Ashville, Sept 17--(Special Corre-
spondence.) yesterday morning at II
O'Clock Miss Mary Ashley of this place
was married to Mr.. Langsdell. The cere-
mony took place at the home OF Mrs.
George W. Hodges sister of the bride.
and was performed by Rev. John A.
Glenn. Immediately after the ceremony
the happy couple left for Washington,
New York city and other points of inter-
est by way of Birmingha and tti"~
The bride belongs to one of Ashville's
best families and is widely known for
accomplishments and personal attrac-
tions, The groom is a prominent bust
ness man of Wetumpka and Montgom-
cry. After their return from their tour
through the north and east they will
make their home in Montgomery.
The people Of our town and community
filled the Baptist church to overhowine
on vest rday evening to witness the mar
riage of MI James league to Miss Nora
Cox The church had been tastefully
decorated with palms. golden rods, pot
geraniums and other beautiful plants
and flowers. The bridal party entered
the church at 1880, the bride upon the
arm of Miss Eula Hodges of Birming-
ham, the groom upon the arm of Mr..
Sam Simpson, also Of birmingham. Fol
lowing these were Miss Matte Green of
Greensport and Mr.. ]. T. Ash Of Birming-
ham, Miss Lille Phillips of Ashville and
Mr.. Elma Hodges of birmingham, Miss
Maude league of Ashville and Mr.. A
Brown of Ragland, Miss Lucy Edmund
son of Steels and Mr. J. G. Wyatt OF
Ashville. They met at the altar, where
Rev. John A. Glenn performed the cere-
mony Mrs. Thomas J. Hodges presided
at the organ ard lrbuted much to
the impressiveness OF the occasion. The
1y, ~ INaa -
and was loved and admired by ALL The
groom is one of our most popular and
prosperous young men. They will make
their future home near Ashville.