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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
PERSONAL.

E. L. Field of Anniston is in the city.
 Frank Fitch of Briarfield is visiting the city.
 Joseph H. Nathan of Sheffield is in the city.
 J. H. Deners of Montgomery is in the city.
 H. G. Robinson of New Decatur is in the city.
 Thomas Iby of Anniston arrived in the city yesterday.
 J. w. Weiss of Mobile arrived in the city last night. if. J. K. Long of Fort Payne was in the city yesterday
 W. M. Bean of Montgomery is register ed at the Morris.
 R. M. Nelson and W. R. Nelson of Sell ma are In the city.
 w. B. Witherspoon of Piedmont was noted among yesterdays arrivals.
 F. M. Billing and H. r. Wyly of Mont- gomery are registered at the Morris.
 Candidate A. T. Goodwin is in the city looking over the political campus.
 Editor O'Neil of the Huntsville Mercury was in the city yesterday, and paid the State Herald office pleasant call.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
BENEATH COMO'S WAVES MT. Amos Lott Sank to Rise No
 More. A SABBATH'S SAD ENDING A Boat Overturned and the Tragedy Was Witnessed by Mortified but Helpless
 Throng-Body Recovered.

MT. Amos Lott was drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Como. at East Lake, in the presence of large number of peo- pie, who made futile attempts to rescue him.
 He, in company with two friends nam ed Cook and Crockett, were rowing on the lake when by some means the boat was overturned and all three men thrown into the water.
 Mr. Crockett waded to shallow water and MT. Cook caught hold of the boat ana Kept his head above water until a resculng party reached him.
 MT. Lott disappeared from sight when the boat first turned over and was never again seen alive. It was thought by many that he was caught under the boat as it turned over.
 MT. Crockett stated after he reached the shore that MT Lott arose in the boat to get in one of the middle seats and got too near the side of the boat, causing 1t to turn over.
 Many people got boats and great hooks and searched for the body of the drowned man, while others donned bathing suits and dived for 1t, but for a long time with out avail.
 Finally about 9 o'clock Sunday night MT. John Shugart and others got into boats and, with drag hooks, went oyer the spot where the boat turned over and finally raised the body. It was turned over to the Warner-Smiley company for preparation for burial
 Deceased was a machinist and his home was OXanna, where he has a wife and children. He was on visit here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
MARION WILL DO HER PART,
Full Registration in That County and Enthusi-
 asm for the Tcket-A Show im Winston, Too.

Hon. w. c. Davis of Hamilton, ex- member of the state democratic execu- tive committee for the Sixth Congress sional district, was in the city yesterday with his wife, who was on her way to DeSotoville. Sumter county, Ala. 10 visit relatives.
 To a State Herald reporter MT. Davis stated that there has been full regis tration of the democracy of his (Marion) county. and that both the state and coun- ty tickets are sure of at least 300 major- ity in August He also said that the sup porters of Colonel Clarke in the lat pri- mary are now among the most enthusias- tic Johnston men in the county.
 MT Davis is member of the present state legislature and is generally regard ed as one of the ablest young men in that body. He has been complimented by his party with renomina lion without opposition, and so far the fusion folks have shown no disposition to antagonze him in August.
 Lee Cowart returned yesterday from visit to Winston county. He says that politics are at fever heat and the demo- crats stand a better chance to carry the county this time than for years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
B'NAl BIRTH.
District Grand Lodge No, ' in Session at New 0rleans-0ffcers Elected-0ther
 Proceedings.

New Orleans, May 25.-The annual con- vention of the District Grand Lodge No. z, Independent Order of BNia Brlth is in session, President I. Loveberg presid- ing.
 As soon as the meeting was called to order a committee of three on creden- tials was appointed. Their report showed that only about half the delegates pres ent had credentials, but on motion it was decided to allow all of them to sit in con- vention. Roll call then showed that for ty-five lodges had representatives, num- bering about 200 in attendance. Degrees were conferred on fifteen members, after which President Lovenberg read his an- nual report, which set forth at length the affairs of the order, which are in a highly prosperous and satisfactory condition Secretary Nathan Strauss report was then read. It shows there are about 2500 members in the district, which is slight decrease from last year. During the past year the sum of $7S,000 has been paid in endowments.
 There is a balance on hand of $6909. 30. The election of officers was then held and resulted as follows:
 President, Sol Harpman, Memphis.
 First vice president. Henry Hannaw, Mobile.
 Second vice president, Abe Well, Mont gomery.
 Treasurer, Charles Frankel, Galveston.
 Secretary, Nathan Strauss. New Or leans.
 Serseant-at-arms, Abe Sutler.
 President Harpman on assuming the chair made a few appropriate remarks on the prospects of the lodge.
 Committees were appointed and the session this afternoon was devoted to discussing reports of the various com mittees.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
NOW T IS nCARRY ARMSF Important Meeting of the COun- ty Campaign Committee. THE ENEMY WILL BE OURS If Democrats in Birmingham Beats Will Do
 Their Duty in Registering-Calls
 to City Democrats.

The Jefferson county democratic cam
 paign committee held very interesting
 meeting in the headquarters in the Ro-
 den building last night.
 Chairman Senn stated that reports re-
 ceived relative to registration in the va
 rious beats outside of Birmingham were
 very good. It is important, however, that every democrat in the city beats register.
 The enemy is alert and is leaving not a stone unturned, but if the democrats of the city beats will do their duty and se- cure a full registration the county is as- sured.
 Things of a general nature were dis cussed by various members of the com mittee and the meeting was made to feel that young democracy was at the helm and good and efficient work will be ac- compliShed.
 The campaign committee is composed of the following gentlemen: Charles A. Senn, chairman John Me- Cartin, Felix Blackburn, Wilber Powell, Henry Tomppert, J. B. Gibson, D. Lesser, T. J. Convall, w. H. Kettig, B. A. Thomp- son, l. W. McAdory, Ben Roden, A. O.. Lane, Ross Smith, B. Steiner, M. A. Por- ter, G. B. Burkhalter, J. B. Aird, M. J. McAdory Ned McCrossin H. J. Cope land, w. B. Hiilhouse, l.. c. Harrison C.. G. Brown, R. H. Fries, Tom Baine, John R. Ellard; Charles Ferguson. The following calls have been issued: Madison Beat. To the Democrats of Madison Beat: There will be a meeting of the democrats at the Eagle hotel Thursday night, May 28, at 8 o'clock p. m. Large attendance urged.
 F. V. EVANS, Beat Committeeman Monroe Beat. The democratic voters of Monroe beat are requested to meet at Tuck's store, op- posite ice factory, Wednesday, May 27, at o'clock D. m. Business of importance and a full attendance urged. R. P. WETMORE, Beat Committeeman. Davis Beat. The democratic voters of Davis beat are requested to meet at the city hall on to- morrow night. at o'clock. All demo- crats are requested to be present. JAMES LYNAGH, Chairman. Jefferson Beat. A meeting of the democratic voters of Jefferson beat is called for Wednesday night, at o'clock, at Walnut Grove, corner Twenty-seventh street and Ave nue G. The attendance of all democrats is requested. A. c. CROWDER, Executive Committeeman.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
TAKE A RIDE FOR THE HOME.
A. Trolley jaunt for a Trustworthy Cause, With Refreshments Incidentally
 Is Eyerybodys Opportunity

The ladies auxiliary of the Mercy Home will give trolley ride Wednesday night to East Lake. The car will start from Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street at o'clock, and will return at Il o'clock. Refreshments will be served at the lake. Parties who wish to make donation for the occasion will please send same to Mrs. Spencer, Sixth avenue, between Nine teenth and Twentieth street. Fare for the round trip. 25 cents. Tickets on sale al L6veman. Joseph & Loeb's, Nabers, Morrow Sinnge's. and Smith & Mont gomery's.
 The ladies are making extra efforts to raise means for a noble cause, and every body should seize this opportunity to help them.
 The students of the high school will be among those who will go. and ehe indica- tlons are that 1t will be one of the most plea sant excursions of the season.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
FREE SILVER AND ALTGELD
Carry the Chicago Democratic Primaries
 as Matter of Course.

Chicago, H., May 25.--The democra tic primary elections of delegates to the county convention, which meets here to- morrow to choose delegates to the state convention and do other political busi- ness, was held in the wards and outlying towns today. Secretary Burk of the county central committee said tonight. when he had received figures from judges and clerks from most of the wards, that the total vote would average 500 to a ward, which would mean that over 15, 900 votes were cast, fair vote compared with other primaries.
 As has been conceded since the ma jor- ity of the county conventions declared for free silver, the delegates will vote unani- mously tomorrow for free silver, and for delegates of like sentiment to represent Cook county in the state convention. All the delegates are also for Governor Alt geld's denomination. The sound mon- ey" organization of the party which urged all democrats who favored sound money organiza ton and honest pri- maries % stay away from the polling places, had watchers at each place, whose business 1t was to count the yo.ers and detect any irregularities. so. evidence could be used in the contest which will be made against the deIegates-at-larg 10 the national convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERlANS
Gracefully Admonished by the Moderator Do Great Days Work in
 the Forenoon.

Memphis, Tenn, May 25.-This morning business at the general assembly began in earnest. The opening religious exer- cises were conducted by Rev. I. N Nalf of Virginia, the oldest commissioner pres- ent.
 The moderator, in a graceful speech. reminded the assembly of the parlla- mentary rules of order which he prom ised should be strictly enforced. The proposition to dispense with this after noon's session met with considerable op- position, but was adopted. Several re- ports and overtures were then read and referred Dr. Vass. chaplain of the Uni versity of Virginia, rendered the report on the theological seminaries. It com mended the progress made, and approved the election of Dr. Striclslen and pr. Hall to chairs In Union and Columbia semi naries, adopted by Dr. Burxitt's report from the foreign correspondence commit tee.e It also recommended S160 instead of $4S0 as the annual appropriation for the pan-Presbyterian alliance It was hotly debated by Drs Woodrow, Vance, Hemp hill and others. Probably the best speech of this hot debate was made by Hon. w. M Cox, a member of the Missis- sippi legislature from Prentiss county. who opposed any decrease in appropria- ton. It was finally settled that delegates appointed last year to attend the coming Glasgow meeting of alliance should ask for an investigation of the basis of rep resentation and assessments.
 The chaplain of the New Orleans Sea mems Bethel, Rev. R. E. Steel, then ad- dressed the assembly on the subject of work among seamen. He spoke of the good work done at Mobile, Charles ton, Savannah Norfolk and other southern ports, as we'll as New Orleans. His remarks were brief and received close attention. A special committee will be appointed to make report oh this sub iect.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castorla.
Sorrow Amonr the ,Shlners.

The following mountain lilies have been plucked and their thorns destroyed. A description of the boauet has been sent by the artist, Deputy Collector J. F.. Green, to the internal revenue collector:
 Five miles north of Beecham, in Gle burne county, 35-gallon copper still, with wooden cap and copper worm, flake stand and seven fermenters; daily capacity, seven gallons; was valued at $45. No arrests were made.
 Five miles north of Jenkins, in Gle burne county, 45-gallon copper still. cap and worm. flake stand. four fermenters. 500 gallons of beer; capacity, nine gallons per day; worth about $60. No arrests were made. M
 Five miles east of Borden Springs, in Cleburne county, 60-gallon copper still, with wooden cap and copper worm, flake stand, seven fermenters 800 gallons of beer; daily capacity. twelve gallons; worth about S100. taa
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Reunion United Confederate Veterans, Rich .mond, va-Reduced Rates Via Southern
 RaiIroad

For the occasion of the sixth annual re- union of the United Confederate Veter- ans. which occurs at Richr,ond, Va, June SO-JuIy 2, 1896, the Southern railway will sell tickets to Richmond and return at rate of cent per mile.
 Tickets will be sold June 26, 22, 2S and go. and final limit for return passage will be July 10s 1S96.- soE @x
 The service of the Southern railway is pcerIess and its equipment is unexceiIed.
 For further information in regard to rates, schedules. etc. call on any agent of the Southern railway or l.. A. Shin man, T. P. A., Birmingham. Ala.
 5-l6-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Summer school; cheap rates. B'ham Business College.
GOT A DOSE OF LEAD.
An Insoient Negro '1'Tries Ii On" With Dummy Conductor Martin and Is Now Nurs-
 ing Wound.

Yesterday afternoon Conductor John Martin shot an unknown negro through the wrist on account of a dispute about 8 fare. The shooting occurred near the dummy round house, on Eighth avenue, near Fourteenth street
 Following is the story MT. Martin tells about the affair:
 'I had left the city on my regular run just after 12 o'clock. When I approached this darky for his fare he gave me 5 cents. This amount pays the fare to Liberty park. I asked him if he wanted to get off at the park and he replied that he did not; that he wanted to go on to Ensley. He was informed that the fare to Ensley W as 10 cents, and that he would have to pay cents more. To this he replied in very offensive manner, claiming that he had already given me a dime, but produced the nickel, which he offered me, with the remark that I was stealing that from him. As he said this he made a motion toward his hip pocket, as If to draw a pistol l then drew my revolver and struck at him with it. As did so he threw up his hand and struck me on the wrist, causing the weapon to fly out of my hand and out of the car to the ground. The car was at this time standing still. Both the negro and myself made dive for the weapon, but I beat him to it.. He then grabbed a large rock and started to throw 1t at me. Then I shot him through the wrist, dis abling him. This ended the affair, ex- cept that was arrested and subsequent ly released on bond"
 After the shooting the negro was taken back on the dummy and carried to Pratt City, where he went before Justice Thomas H. Moore and swore out war rant against MT. Martin, charging him with assault with a weapon. The war rant was served by Deputy Sheriff C. H. Thompson. Bond was readily furnished and the conductor continued his work as
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Promises to Be Very Enjoyable.

This afternoon and evening a large number of citizens of Birmingham and Bessemer will go out to Pratt City to participate in the lawn fete to be given at the residence of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Riley for the benefit of St. Catherine's church of Pratt City. Mesdames. Riley, Barton and Bowling. who will have charge of the fete, have made great prep arations for entertaining the large num- Der of people who will be present, and a most enjoyable time is promised all who attend. Amusements of all kinds. such as dancing. vocal and instrumental se- lections, etc, may be indulged in by such as desire, and bountiful repast will be served during the afternoon and even ing Special dummy leaves the Florence hotel corner at 7:10 D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
RAIL WAY NEWS AND GOSSIP

MT. Rip r. Beasley, the popular travel ing passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, leaves today for Louisville on very pleasant business. He goes there to meet large number of young ladies who are en route to their Texas homes after a long absence at school Rip was all smiles as he gave out the object of his trip, as he is a great admirer of the fair sex.
 The railroad lines entering Richmond have agreed to a rate of si applying to passengers holding tickets to Richmond sold on account of the Confederate re- union June 20 to July 2, which will enable them to go from Richmond to Norfolk and return to their starting point from Norfolk instead of Richmond. This ar- rangement will add great deal to the interest of the trip, as 1t will enable the visitors, for the extra cost of Si. to visit Fortress Monroe and other historical points.
 The Southern passenger office has re- ceiyed tourist rate sheets giving rates tc all summer resorts. effective June l.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
DELKS ON TRIAL TO-DAY.
Taken Back to Pike County, Where They
 Fear Lynching.

Taken Back to Pike County. Where They
 Fear Lynching.
 Atlanta, Ga. May 25.-Old Taylor Dell1 and his son Tom were taken from jail here this afternoon and carried to Pike county jail. They will be put on trial tomorrow at Zebulon for the murder of Sheriff Quinn of Pike. The De1ks are notorious characters. They were wanted for burglary and Quinn and posse went to arrest them. As the sheriff knocked on the door he was shot dead by some one inside the house. A deputy was desper- ately wounded. The Delks escaped and were at large for nearly two months Tom Langford a son-in-law of Taylor Delk, was in the house when the shooting occurred. He never has been captured. The Delks fear that they will be lynched. They are regarded as desperadoes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Crossed Wires Cother the Bremen.

The bell in the tower of the Northside fire department, both Sunday and yester- day morning, tapped, causing many to think fires were in progress in the city. The tapping was caused by crossed wires. A few minutes before midnight the fire bell tapped twice, awakening the mem- bers of the North and Southside depart ments. It developed that the same trouble of yesterday and Sunday had caused the bell to tap--crossed wires.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Funeral of Mrs, Watson.

The Mobile News contains the follow ing funeral notice of Mrs. Jessie Watson, who died in this city last Friday: "The funeral of Mrs Jessie Watson, who died in Birmingham Friday, took place from St. Johns church at 4:30 p. m., Rev. D. c. Peabody conducting the services. The interment was in the Magnolia cemetery ry. The following gentlemen served as pall-bearers: Messfs. R. H. Wildman, J. S. Woodruff, William Dodgson, C. r. Sheldon D. P, Alvarez and Ed Haas"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Rabbi NeWfeId Reflected,

At the meeting of the board of directors of Temple Emanuel Sunday morning. in the Young Mems Hebrew association hall, Rabbi Morris Newfeld was unanim ously reelected to occupy the pulpit of the on the part of the board clearly attested the true merits of the learned divine who during his short time in Birmingham has won the admiration and respect of Jew and Gentle alike
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26

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.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
pr. Tyler Tonight.

Tonight at the Central Presbyterian church Rev. Dr. F. J. Tyler will deliver his celebrated lecture, Handsome Men and Beautiful Women" Dr. Tyler is a very Interesting speaker and wherever he has lectured his audiences have been highly pleased. The lecture is for the benefit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and a small admission fee will be charged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Big bargains in palms, ferns and foliage plants at sacrifice sale of Lindsay, the Florist.

We must clear greenhouses this week to enable work of repairs and building new houses to commence. Come to store and see the bargains. Not too late to plant out. Lindsay, the Florist.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Blacks Case Postponed,

The case against Jacob Black, post master at North Birmingham. which was to have come up before a United States commissioner yesterday, has been post poned until next Monday, on account of the illness of the defendant. Black is charged with embeZzlement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
After a Successful Year.

South Highlands academy closes today with appropriate exercises, and Professor DuBose, the principal, has arranged for an excursion and picnic tomorrow. This school has had very successful year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
City Registration to Date.

The registration for the two city beats up to last evening stands as follows: Beat A-Whites, 917; colored. 356; total, 1273. Beat 37-Whites, 1053; colored. 754; total. 1907. Voters living in beat 37 will register at the office of I. H. Benners, justice of the peace, Twentieth street be- ween First and Second avenues. Those in beat 21 at the court house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Russia Takes q frand.

Paris, May 25.-Eclair learns that the release of the Italian prisoners by King Menelek was brought about through the mediation of Russia, which was accept ed by Italy as soon as offered. The pa- per further says that the abandonment of the Anglo-Italian adventure in Soudan was also due to the interference of Rus ;nf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Innocents Make the Woods Ring,

The annual picnic of St. Paul De Vim cent society of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church was largely attended yesterday, and the woodland and dale at beautiful Lakeview resounded with the shouts and daughters of the merry pie ,niclxprs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Northern Presbyterians.

Saratoga, N. Y., May 25.-The Presby- terian general assembly spent today in discussing various questions without coming to a decision upon any of them except one. The report of the committee on church unity, which has been before the assembly for several years, was laid on the table indefinitely.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
THE MOGUL AND ROYAL
 RED CARS for trolley parties and excur- sions, $7.5O each for 3 hours Telephone l6. 5-o-F
Card of Thanks.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and attention shown us during the sick ness and death of our little boy. Walter. Also to many for their beautiful floral tributes that covered the grave of our darling boy. To. MT. J. Douglas, supern- tendent of Columbian Equipment com pany, for funeral train. we extend our many thanks. f-ssl
 H and MJNNJE P MTYNN
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
Southern Earnings.

New York, May 25.-The Southern rail- way reports for April gross earnings of $1 .393. .0s7. decrease of sl0.6a7: expenses and taxes of $l 06g.572, decrease $49, ,9g9 and net earnings of s3z3.524. increase s39.- ,f5l.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
No Disagreement Is Appreheuded.

Yesterday was set apart as the time for the miners of this district to meet and discuss the new scale to be adopted July 1. It is understood that a scale agreeable to all parties will be adopted, and no danger of trouble or disagree ment is anticipated
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26
A Snhiect for the X Rays.

John Latham, the boy who was acci- dentally shot Saturday night with par Tor rifle in the hands of his brother, Is reported to be getting along very nicely. Another unsuccessful attempt was made to locate the ball
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-26

Arion Concert Company and Swiss Bell Ringers at East Lake every night till 3Oth ! (except Sunday Free. Entire Achange of programme. 5-24-6t