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The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
ST. LOUIS CHRISTMAS CRIMES.
Six Shooting ARRAYS and Two Cases OF
Suicide.

Six Shooting ARRAYS and Two Cases OF
Suicide.
ST Louis. Dec. 26.-Lulu Chapman
colored. was shot twice yesterday by
John Brennan, a lad who had received
a rifle from Santa Claus.
William Foutell wanted a free drink
from Barkeeper Robert Wright and re-
ceived a bullet in his head.
Lulu Howard and Alice Roberts quar-
relied and Alice Roberts was fatally
stabbed.
Simon Winn interfered with a police
man who was attempting to arrest his
brother and was shot by the policeman
Frank Jackson started Christmas
row in the yard in which he lived. 1t
became general and when it was ovel
Jackson was found with a bullet in his
body.
William Kauss was found in Foest
Park shot through the right breast. He
refused to tell who shot him, saying
that he had provoked the quarrel
William Dugdale became despondent
and took morphine, and Harvey viii
son had a rumpus with his stife sSd
took carbolic acii.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
SHORES STREWN WITH WRECKS.
Violent Gal Continue on Il itish Coast
Sh us in Distress.


London, Dec. 26-The heavy gale has
continued all around the coast of Great
Britain and Ireland Many small.
wrecks have occurred within sight o.
persons on shore, and much wreckage
stranded tells of further disasters OF
which the details are not yet known
The greatest anxiety is felt for all yes
sels known to be at sea in the neigh
boring waters. Several gallant rescues
are reported.
The trawler Sunrise took refuge at
Aberdeen in a much-damaged condi-
ton. Five of her men were drowned.
Friends of the crews of vessels in dis
tcess gather on the shores, and there
are heartrending scenes among the
helpless lookers-on.
In Kingstown Bay the bodies of the
crew of the lifeboat which yesterday
went to the rescue of an unknown
three ested vessel flying signals OF
distress, but which capsized before
reaching the ship, are coming ashore.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
Shot at Wife and Self.

New York, Dec. 26-In a sudden fit
of insanity, the elimination of weeks
and weeks of dependency. brought on
by family troubles and lack of work,
Alfred F. Walker shot his wife, Mary,
yesterday afternoon in reception room
Of the Kings County Lunatic Asylum,
at Flatbush, in which institution she
had been confined as a patient since
last May Then putting the pistol to
his own head, he fired a second shot,
from the effects of which. in all proba-
bi]ity. he will die. Mrs. Walker YVES not
seriously wounded.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
SUICIDE RAMPANT.
Great Wave of That Awful Crime i,
New York.

Great Wave of That Awful Crime i,
New York.
New York, Dec 26.-Simultaneous. :
will. the arrival Of Christmas the me-
tropolis was struck by a suicidal wave
which made a strong contrast to the
happiness and good cheer supposed 10
prevail during the holiday season.
Lena NunZelman, a young married
woman, of No. $50 East Eleventh
street, attempted suicide shortly after
midnight yesterday morning by swa
lowing a quantity of Paris green, but
an ambulance surgeon pumped out tie
poison and announced that the woman
was out of danger.
Margaret McDermott, twentythree
years old, residing at No. 20 Hancock
place, committed suicide last night b.
taking carbolic acid.
Robert Glass, forty three years ole.
living at No. 90 st. Marks place, was
found dead in bed last night, and boz
tie half filed with carbolic acid was
lying near by on the floor.
Jacob Dier's dead body was found
late yesterday afternoon hanging in a
| closet of the fiat of dressmaker nam
ed Pauline, at No. 81 Douglass street.
Brooklyn, where he lived.
Paul Otto. nineteen years old, of NC
Cook street, Brooklyn, is dying in tht
Eastern District Hospital from sell
inflicted bullet wound, because his
father, who recently died in Germany
had disinhcrited him on account of his
waywardneSS.
The wife Of John keenan,, of No. s.
Bergen street, Brooklyn, jumped off 6
pier at Bath Beach yesterday afternoo1
and drowned herself.
Mary Markham, a servant, was found
unconscious in her room at No. 3fs
East Seventy-third street yesterday
morning She had inhaled illuminat
ing gas, which the police believe was
accidentally turned on. The girl dice
soon after being discovered.
Shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon Emile Krume. Of this city, wen;
to his room, and with 3S-calibre re,
volver discharged bullet into the ,igh1
side of his head. He will probably die
No cause is assigned for the act.
Max Raeger, driver. twenty-fou1
years of age, committed suicide last
night by drinking carbolic acid. Rae
ger had been in the best Of spirits al
day, and no cause can be ascribed for
the act.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
Shoots His Little Brother.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 24.-Nine-year.
old George Plum probably fatally shot
mis- brother Wflber, six years old, al
their home at Biedeman's Station, just
above Camden, last night. The boys
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Plum
had gone out, leaving the youngsters
alone in the house. George began play
ing with his fathers breech-loadine
shotgun, but was greatly displeased tc
find that it was not loaded. He soon
found the shells, and, placing two OF
them in the gun, pointed the weapon al
his brother and pulled the trigger. The
shot took effect in the child's head
and face.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
Preferred Poison to Pistol.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 26.-The body of
a well-dressed middle-aged woman was
found in yard in this city yesterday
morning, and has given the police a
new mystery to work on. The dead
woman was perhaps fifty years old
She was neatly attired in black. By
her side lay small vial which con-
tanned few drops of carbolic acid,
and underneath her skirts was a new
revolver which contained no cartridges
There is no clue to her identity.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
Canadians Called to Arms,

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 26.-One of the
leading newspapers Of this city ex-
presses the opinion that there has got
to be war between Great Britain and
the United States. It believes a con
f1ict absolutely unavoidable, and urges
Canadians to at once prepare for 1t,
so as to be found ready at the right
moment.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04
Man and wife Killed by Gas,

Hummelstown, Pa, Dec. 26.-John n
Baulsbaugh and his wife, who reside
near Swatara, were found dead in their
rooms yesterday from the effects Of
coal gas from defective stovepipe
Mr.. Baulsbaugh was a director of the
Hummelstown National Bank for many
years. An only son survives.
The Washington bee., 1896-01-04

it does in everything else.
Send in your advertisements and
subscriptions.
Our souvenir edition will contain
some great men.
The opinions of great men will be
expressed in The BEE.
Senator Sherman is not at all dis
turbed in mind.
He had to get even with some
one.
The greatest men in this country
are the ones who succeed.
The success of all men is due to
their ability to succeed.
The BEE is the peoples paper.
Let us have war or peace.
If the United States and Great
Britain 90 to war, what part will
the negro play?
England has never betrayed tho
negro.
The United States must protect
negro rs to aid in their defence.
the negro abroad if the American
Perhaps it would teach this
country . lesson if she had 9 tilt
with John Bull. Il
The negro is ready to do his
duty when his interests are pro-
tected. 81
In Union there is strength.
The Blue and Gray are becoming
friends.
The negro is still appealing to
both for protection. kas -
The Blue and Gray have Joined
hands in defence of Americas free
dom.
The negro is being butchered for
no cause whatever.
Will the negro war with Great
Britain?
Perhaps he will not be wanted.
He was not wanted in the late
civil war until on the eve of the de-
feat of he Union army.
Will the American government
ever treat all of its citizens alike ?
Don't fail to send in your news
for the souvenir edition of The BEE.
1t will be the greatest issue pub
lished.
Let us be united.
1t is true saying, all that gilt
ters is not gold.
Manhood is what is needed among
Afro-Americans.
The BEE is the paper that speaks
the truth.
There are 215 colored men on the
Chicago Police force.
The negro IN Chicago is man.
Where there are the most laws
enacted there is less protection.
There are more laws and police
regulations promulgated in this
city than any three states in the
Union, and less protection to the
citizens.
Let us have less laws and more
order.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-28-F
WIND AND FLOOD
Are Scourging Missour-CasuaIties by Cy-
clone-The Rain Continues and the
Rivers are Menacing.

st. Louis, May 21.-The rain, which has
fallen almost steadily throughout Mis-
souri, since last Sunday, continues today,
and the greatest anxiety is felt for the
safety of people living along the bottom
lands of the Missouri, Gasconade and
Osagee rivers. At Elson, Mo-, tornado
and rain storm Tuesday night caused
great damage. The Congregational and
Methodist churches were reduced to
kindlng wood and the Christian church
had the spire blown off. The dwelling
houses of Mr.. ]. H. Swami, Samuel Brick
ey and Rev. David McComb were totally
destroyed.
All the telephone and telegraph wires
are down, and communication from the
outside is entirely cut off. The track of
the Lebanon branch of the Missouri Pa
cifc is washed out so that there will be
no trains or mail for three or four days
The following were injured at Elson:
Mrs. Rhoda Cross, leg broken and in
jured internally; not expected to live.
Mrs. j. HI. Swami, not expected to live.
Miss Louisa Swami, seriously hurt.
Miss Hattie Swami, very badly bruised I;
is crazed from fright.
Mr.. Davis. who was in the Swami
dwelling, injured very badly.
1t is estimated that the damage to
property in Elson alone is $4,000, and at
Chlhowee the same tornado blew down
half dozen dwellings, but fortunately
nobody was seriously hurt.
At Versailles yesterday the rain fell in
torrents, accompanied by a high wind.
Mr. James Anthony, a well-known citi-
zen, was drowned while attempting to
ford small creek on horseback.
Mrs. J. d. Earhardt living few miles
east of Versailles, died from fright in the
storm.
In the western and southern portions Of
the state highway bridges are washed
away by the floods. Nearly every stream
is overflowed, and as the rain is still
falling the situation is growing alarm
ing. Along the Mississippi river from
Burlington to Cairo preparations are be-
ing made for the annual rise. At ST.
Louis the river has reached the 25 foot
| mark, having risen 5 feet in the past
twenty-four hours. The 30 foot danger
line is expected to be reached by tomor-
row night. If it continues at this rate for
several days the big flood of 1898 will be
Ont6nDA
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Made the Montgomery Fans Gasp-Other
Southern and National Games-Pri1ce
Lief Wins the Oakley Derby
Results of Yesterdays Games.
Standing

1t took eleven innings to decide yester-
days game between the Bluebirds and
leaders, but Fricken, the king of pitchers,
was In the box and won his game by a
score off to g.
The news of the victory was received
here with great rejoicing by the fans,
and in the event the Bluebirds capture
another game from the leaders before
coming home the West End park will
have to be enlarged to hold the rooters
and fans on Monday.
Fuller is a great shortstop, and his
double play unassisted was quoted by the
Advertisers sporting editor as the fea-
ture of the game. Here is the story from
Montgomery:
Montgomery, May 21.-(Special.) -Bir-
mingham won today'S game in the
eleventh inning by a lucky three base
hit of Frickens being followed by pass
ed ball by Wiley. The game was full OF
snap throughout with the exception of
two errors made by Peoples. Both pitch
ers did fine work. Kehoe hurt his hand in
the third inning and was relieved by
Wiley. He will probably be laid up for
a week. Lally's breaks were about even
ly distributed and no advantage was Civ
ell to either side. The feature of the
game was Fuller's one-handed catch of
a line fly and completing a double play
unassisted The official score is as fol-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
CHRONICLES OF THE COURTS

In the criminal court, Judge Greene pre-
siding. the case of the state vs. Mrs Lau-
ra Howe. charged with the killing of her
stepson, Tommy Howe, a small boy, full
particulars of which were printed in these
columns at the time of the coroner's in
quest the jury returned verdict of not
guilty.
A jury was empaneled for trial of the
case of the state VS.. w. G.. Lunsford,
murder, and the hearing of evidence will
begin this morning. Mr.. Lunsford is
charged with killing 9, negro, who, at thd
time of his death, was known as Nose
Arnold.
City Court.
First division, Judge Wilkerson presid-
ing-In the case of Jacob Phillips VS..
Judge and Julia Polk, damages, general
charge was given for the defendant.
Second division, Judge Sharpe presid-
ing-In the case of Allen Crowell VS..
George B. Bates, chancery suit, the de-
murrer to the bill and motion. to dismiss
was overruled.
Probate Court.
In the probate court the following land
papers were filed:
B. w. May and M. e. May to J. "
Samples, warranty deed to lots Nos. 8
and 9, in block 81, according to the survey
of the east half of the northeast quar-
west, made by j. A. Ray; $25.
William II. and Benjamin p. Burwell
to Mamie III. Alexander, warranty deed
to part of lot II, block 775 to-wit: Com
mencing 120 feet south of Ninth avenue
south, in the city of Birmingham; thence
so feet south and fronting on the east
side of Eighteenth street; thence east
$50 feet to the point of beginning, being
$50 feet t othe point of beginning, being
a rectangle 50x150 feet, fronting on the
east side of Eighteenth street; $4,000.
A. ]. Parsons and wife to John Thorp,
warranty deed to the east half of the
northeast quarter less eleven acres; the
southwest quarter of the northeast quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of south
east quarter less one and one-ha1f acres;
The northwest diagonal half of the north
east quarter of the southeast quarter all
in section 10, township 10, range 5; sur
face rights only; also the southwest
quarter of southeast quarter, and two
acres in the southeast corner of the
southeast quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, beginning at the southeast corner of
the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter, thence west 140 yards, thence
north 20 yards, thence east 140 yards,
thence 70 yards to the place of begin
ming; also one acre in the northeast cor
ner of the northeast quarter of the north
east quarter; also two acres in the north
east quarter of the northeast quarter, be-
ginning 70 yards from the northeast ccr-
ner, thence running 140 yards on the sec
ton line, SOUTH thence 70 yards west,
thence 140 yards north, thence 20 yards
east to the place of beginning. all in Sec
ton 25, township 10, range 5, west, PIP
acres more or less; $3.50.
Marriage Licenses
The following marriage licenses were
issued:
b. r. Warren to Miss Laura Martin.
e. S. Yable to Miss D. l.. Bradley.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Coolest and best furnished
rooms are found at Opera
House hotel. 5-2I-3f
Grand Excursion to Tampa, Fla. Only SIS. so
for the Round Trim.

On May rs the Plant System will run a
special train from Montgomery to Tam
pa, Fla, without change, leaving Mont
gomery II 80 a. M, arriving Tampa 7:15
next morning, and sell tickets at the re-
markably low rate of $3.50 for
the round trip, with proportion
ately low rates from other points
on the line of the Plant System. Tampa
lis full of interesting sights: Two hun
sdred and fifty cigar factories, employing
$1,000 Cuban cigarmakers. This alone is
1well worth the trip. Here you see the
Famous Tampa Bay hotel and the beauti-
gful Port Tampa inn, built over the wa
sters of the Tampa bay one mile from
land Tampa is a progressive city of 21,-
900 people, located on Tampa bay, the
most beautiful of all southern waters.
The finest boating. fishing and bathing
sin the world. Tickets will be, good for
return until June 1, giving ample time
for all kinds of sport. Those who desire
can visit any other point in southern
Florida. For full information write to
= w. V. LIFSEY,
Division Passenger Agent. Montgomery.
Ala. 4-30-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
SNODGRAss ACQUITTED.
The Chief Justice of Tennessee Not Gull
of A ssault.

The Chief Justice of Tennessee Not Guilty
of Assault.
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 21.-Chief
Justice David L. Snodgrass was this
morning acquitted of the charge of as
sault with a pistol with intent to kill
John II. Beasley. The assault took place
in the Times building December 25, 1895.
Beasley was wounded in the left arm,
and had lost the use of that member.
The jury voted for acquittal on the first
poll, and consequently there was no dis
cusslon on the merits of the case. There
was no applause when Foreman Hixon
announced the verdict, but Judge Snod-
grass friends crowded about him to con-
graduate him. The defendant sat for
fifteen minutes listening to further pro-
ceedings of the court, and then quietly
withdrew. The pistol carrying case
against him was continued until the next
term.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

Sdseided improvement over. yesterday, al
though still a trifie heavy. FaYorites
were at a disadvantagesb two winning.
, Bfoadhead, a second choice, WON the
third race. The other winners were out
ssiders. Weather fine; attendance, 1900.
First race six furlongs--Swifty, 101
&c. Slaughter), to 1, won; Hush second,
fJoc-O-Sot third Time, 1;20. Z t-4
Second race, four and half. furlongs-
Jack W, los (Webster), tot. won; OAR
ell second, Glenny third. Time, 1:001a.
Third race, six furlongs-Broadhead
III &c. Slaughter), 7to1, won; Denver
second, Albert S. third. Time, 1:20
ITO fMartin), I to 10, Won; Crevasse sec
ond, Battledore third Time, 1:34h. -
Fifth race, six furlongs-Braw Scott,
105 &c. Slaughter). to o. won; Johnnie
McHale second, Ashland third. Time,
1:19k.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

the eighth inning the score of the game
between Columbus and Atlanta was 2
and 2. In the. ninth the. Atlantas went
to pieces and the locals piled up six more
runs. Sechrist Joined the visitors this
morning.. hayipg been secured from New
Orleans, and the only redeeming feature
of the work of the Atlantas was his box
work. The remafnderof the team played
like washerwonien. The Windy City
crowd found it Impossible to do anything
with Lamont, getting only four scatter
ing hits off him, while he struck out nine
men. Score:
r H E
Columbus .......0 100000 6-S 10 8
Atlanta -. .....1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 % 6
Batteries--Lamont and Wright; Sc
christ and Fields. Umpire-Clarke. Time
of game-One hour and thirty-five min
uteS. =az =. 81.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
National League Standing.
TT WAS PRINCE LIEF.
Two Lengths in Front OF Ben Eder-Bei
Brush Third.

Oakley Race Track, o., May 21.-De-
spite the lowering skies an immense
crowd was out to. see the inaugural Oak
ley derby decided. The track was good
the rains of yesterday having only made
1t trifie lumpy. Following are starters,
Jockeys and weights in the derby: Ben
Brush (Simms), 121; Ben Elder (Sherrer)
1922 Loki CThorpe), III; Prince Lief per
kins), III; Semper Ego (Bunn), III; Par
sons (Britton), 109
The opening betting was: Dryers en-
try, l to 2; Prince Lief, 21s to L; Loki. 4
to 1 Parsons. 6 to 1.
Post betting:' Dryers entry, IL to 20;
Prince Lief. q Loki A; Parsons, 40.
After parading before the grand stand
amid a round of applause, Loki and
Thorpe receiving the larger portion, they
started for the post. They were at the
post but few minutes when Starter
Pettingill dropped the flag to beauti-
Parsons second and Loki third, with
Ben Brush and Ben Elder close up. Ben
Elder moved up as they passed the stand
and led by-a head. AT the quarter Ben
Elder led by a neck, with Prince Lief
second and Loki third. a head in front.
of Ben Brush. AsSBefore- the half was
reached Prince lief was leading bySsal
half length. Ben .Eder second and Ben;
Brush third. AT the. three-quarters the,
order was the same, and at the mile
Prince Lief, Eder and Brush were closely
punched. Coming down the stretch Per-
kins gave his mount a shaking up and
he drew away and went under the wire
two lengths in front of Ben Elder, with
Ben Brush half length behind Elder.
M. F. Dwyer purchased Suissan from
John Madden this morning. The price
paid was $12,500. Summaries:
First race, four and half furlongs-
Suissan 11S (Smms), l to Is, won; Lady
Rover second, Miss Mclaughlin third.
Time, 0:56A.
Second race, six furlongs-Harry Reed.
ia (Simms). l to A. won; Planet second,
Cation Dor third. Time, 1:14k.
Third race, five furlongs-Red, 104 Of.
Williams).. 2 to I, won: Olympus second,
Oak Leaf Third, Time. 1:O2h.
Fourth race; the Oakley derby, value
$125O0; mile and a quarter-Prince Lief,
1T Perkins), 2 to l. won; Ben Elder Sec
ond, Ben Brush third. Time, 2:08A.
Fifth race, miley-Caesarian, 100 per
kins), | to g. won;. The Winner second,
Aimee. lthfrd. Time, LAZY. -i,s
Sixth race, six furlongs-Chicot, no
(Thorpe), s to I, won, Miss Francis sec
ond, orioie third. Time. .1:l5M. =
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
SECOND EDITION.
THEIR HEADS TOGETHER
The State Executive Committee of the Pops
Was in Session Yesterday-What
Leaked Out.

The state executive committee of the
pop wing of the republican party met in
the Opera House hotel yesterday.
The following members of the commit
tee were present: G.. B. Deans, Calera,
chairman Frank Baltzell. Montgomery;
j, NJ Whitehead, GreenVille, and r. f.
Kolb Birmingham.
From the state at large:
First district-Dr. L. L. Foscue, De-
mopolis.
Second district-P. G. Thrower, Lu-
verne
Third district-J C. Manning, opelika;
A NJ. 'Hudgens, Pinckard.
Fourth district-W. A. Cooke, Alpine;
G. w. Honeycutt, Heflin.
Fifth DISTRICT. 4. Cason, Rockford;
Littleton Reece, Sandy Ridge.
Sixth district-James r. Maxwell, Tus-
kaloosa o. l.. McKinstry, Carrollton.
Seventh district--T. A. Street, Gunters-
vile; T. w. Powell, Pinnacle
Eighth district-Thomas F. George.
Athens; C. II. Cooper, Hartselle; A. c.
Nixon New Decatur
Candidates present were: A. L. Good
wyn, candidate for governor; w. H.
Smith, Jr., for encouragement; w. NJ
Wood, for superintendent of education;
W. S. Farman for auditor.
I. T. Partlow of Birmingham was elect
ed secretary of the executive committee
committee: G. b. Deans, chairman; r. r.
Kolb Frank Baltzell, J. r. Maxwell, p.
G. Bowman, T. H. Aldrich.
T. T. Partlow was elected secretary.
Cooperative campaign committee-T.
T. Sheets, NJ. d. Wickersham and Col. b.
M. Long.
Three of the candidates were absent: J.
A Grimmet, candidate for secretary of
state; j. A. Bingham, for treasurer, and
j. H. Harris, for commissioner of agricul-
ture.
Birmingham was selected as headquar-
ters. and the campaign committee will
meet next Monday for organization and
to map out the plans of campaign.
Several addresses were made, but only
the echo could be heard, as no one was
allowed to enter who could not give the
countersgn.
From the tone of the conversation
around the hotel lobby at the close, the
subject discussed was easily surmised to
be that same old cock and bull story of
ballot box stufIing, that has grown gray
with age, and is about as harmless as
the pigs tail to the pestiferous fly.