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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
THEY WANTED TO REST And Secured Their Liberty by Telling the Guard-Two City Convicts
 Escape. .

Two negro prisoners made a bold es- cape yesterday morning from the street gang on Twenty-first street, near Elev- enth avenue. The gang was at work near the place mentioned, when Martin and Greenhouse, the two prisoners, requested Guard Lawrence to let them quit work for a while, alleging as an excuse that they were sick. They were chained to- gether, and Guard Lawrence removed them a short distance from the others. Suddenly and without the least intima- tion they sprang on the officer, and one choked him while the other grabbed his revolver. The two then made their es- cape with the weapon. The other pris- oners, noting the desperate undertaking. attempted to make a general dash for liberty, but they were held in check by menacing revolver in the hands of Guard T. P. German. The gang was hurried to the city prison, and the two guards se- cured mounts and went in pursuit of the fugitives.
 Both men were serving long terms. Martin especially had round number to work out for various charges that have been entered against him since his incar- ceration. He is bold, bad negro and is considered quite a dangerous fighter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Do not these times justify you in saving the 25 centsP If so, buy a dollar bottle of whisky for 75 cents.
 H. BARNARD,
 200 and 211 18th Street. Open until 0:3O p. m. 
Train Robbers Arrested.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-It devel- ops that the four bandits arrested at Ce- dar City yesterday are the train robbers who held up the Missouri Pacific train and robbed the crew of $500 and five gold watches on Thursday. Yesterday the robbers. six in number. appeared at Ce- dar City and undertook to run the town. Their leader was shot and killed by Charles Gilbert of Fulton. and four were arrested. They were brought here and placed in jail. This morning they were removed to the Galloway county jail at Fulton. From the descriptions 1t is as- certained that they were undoubtedly the Nevada train robbers. On one of the mon $500 was found. An inquest was held .this moraing over the body of the dead bandit. There is great excitement over the capture.> It Is known that there were eight men in the gang altogether, two having scaped; one is dead and five are in jail. The fifth man wac arrested this morning. when he called at he jail to see the others. He Is a brother of the man who was killed,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
STABBED BY AN UNKNOWN.
George Swanton the Victim of an Infurated Mans Knife-The Wound Not
 Fatal.

Last night quarrel occurred at Roach's saloon near the rolling mill; a fight ensued, in the course of which George Swanton, a white man, was se- riously stabbed.
 He was removed to the house of John Howell, Avenue D and Twelfth street. Dr. Henley was called and attended the wounded man, who was suffering from a deep knife stab in the region of the lung. The wound is reported to be dan gerous, though not necessarily fatal. Swanton says he was taking no part in the fight and does not know who cut him. The man who struck the blow es- capped. The police authorities are in- Vestigating the matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
THE MISSISSIPPI CONTEST.
Governor Elect McLaurin Is Looming LII
 in the Senatorial Fight.

Governor Elect McLaurin Is Looming Up
 in the Senatorial Fight.
 Jackson, Miss, Jan. 1S.-The legislators have taken rest today, having ad- journed Friday till Monday, but the sena- torial matter has been kept very much alive. Rumors of all sorts of combina- tions are afioat all of which have for their object the defeat of Colonel Money, against whom a large part of the field is arrayed. Whether any of these combi- nations can be carried to successful termination remains to be seen. The friends of Colonel Money declare they cannot, and that he will yet win the fight. The admirers of Governor-El McLaurin are among the most active Tn the city today. They have gathered as- surance if not strength and increased in following as the deadlock has been pro- longed, and though no one seems author ized to say that he is a real candidate, there is tacit understanding that if the deadlock between Money, Allen and Lowry continues till after McLaurin Is inaugurated governor next Tuesday his name will be presented to the caucus, and that he will go in with votes to spare. The Money contingent deny that MT. McLaurin can ever develop suff1- cient strength to carry out this scheme; that he (Money) is first choice of about seventy-five members of the caucus and second choice of a sufficient number to elect him in spite Of tC comb1natlon or possible dark horse. This is most proba- bly, true but the Allen and Lowry forces have by no means surrendered the fight, are as hopeful today as ever and are hard at work.
 In the senate today Hon. W. H.. Hardy of Meridian gave notice that he would on Monday introduce a bill authorizing the issuance of $2, GOO, GOO fifty year per cent bonds to be used in the building of a new state capitol and for wiping out the state indebtedness. There is no doubt but that a new building of handsome design l,1 fad
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
A HlBERNlAN BALL.

The arrangement committee of Divis- ion No. 2, Ancient Order of Hibernians held a meeting January IT to make prep arations for their annual ball, which is to be given on Friday, January-2A They intend to make it grand affair. The following committees were appointed:
 Arrangement committee-B. B. Martin James McGovern, J. Lynough, P. J. Hagerty, M. Maloney, P. O. Hare, J. J. Curran, P o. Hagan.
 Reception committee-P Brennan, F. P. O'Brien. J. Harrington, W. H., Cut cliff. Jr., w. H. Lodge, P. Moore, J. c. McNuHy, D. L. Brennan, John O'Don- nell.
 Floor committee-John Burke, D. J. Cutcliff, Al Harris, P. Donovan, w Means. B. Harris. w. Donovan, A. O. Hare, | Shields, M. Kane.
 Special .commttee-Syl Daly. P. J. Newman, T. 0. Hare, J. Ferry, w. Cut cliff, W. R. O'Rourke, James O'Hare Pat Norton, Nj. J. Conors. M. King.
 All members are requested to- wear their badges at the ball. The best oi music is engaged and merry. time is ex. pected by those who attend, x
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
ANNISTON.
Death of Mrs. Lila Huger, Wife of Dr. R. P
 Huger.

Anniston, Jan 18-(Special )-Mrs Lila Huger, wife of Dr. R. P. Huger and daughter of MT. and Mrs. John W. No ble, died last night after brief illness. In the death of Mrs. Huger Anniston loses one of her noblest women and brightest minds. She was known and loved in every walk of life, from the high est to the lowest, and there are many sad hearts in Anniston tonight. The poor have lost kind, thoughtful and tireless benefactress, who delighted in minister ing to their temporal as well as spiritual needs, and those more aff1uent mourn the taking away of one whose friendship was at all times sweet, helpful and full of sympathy. Hers was truly a lovable Christian character, beautiful, gentle and useful.
 Mrs. Hugers sad death leaves mother less several children, one an infant of . weeks. The funeral will occur from the Church of St. Michael and All Angels tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
Crowds Attracted to the Great Sale of the St
 Pierre Shoe Company Stock.

Since the stock of the St. Pierre Shoe company has been in the hands of an assignee prices have been slashed to pieces. The store is crowded from early morning until late at night and purchas- CTS seem we'll pleased with the bargains they are getting. These low prices will prevail as long as there is anything to sell. If you want bargains now Is your time. Don't croak about hard times, but take advantage of such opportunities and you will soon be happy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The University saved.

Columbia, S. C., Jan. 18.-In the house of representatives today, after thor ough debate. the bill to abolish the South Carolina military academy was killed by a vote of 49 to 46. A hard fight was made by the opponents of the institution to pull down the old academy and until the last vote was counted there was every indication that they were going to suc- ceed. In the house today a bill was in- troduced fixing the first-class passenger rate on railroads in this state at cents per mile and the second-clAss at 21k cents per mile, providing heavy penalties for the violation of the act, but allowing roads to issue mileage books of 1000 miles or more at less rate. s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
SCANDINAVIAN SETTLERS.
An Agent Here Looking for a location foa .
 Colony.

H. Hassard of Bstevan, Canada, who has been in Birmingham the past two weeks prospecting, has leased thirty acres of land south of Red mountain, and within two or three miles of the city. The land will be converted into a truck farm and all kinds of vegetables grown on it to supply the Birmingham market.
 MT. Hassard will be joined by five fami- lies from his old home in few days, all of whom will locate near the city for the purpose of growing produce for the mar ket here.
 MT. J. M. Carlson of Lanesboro, Wis, accompanied by A. P. R. Dahl, Scandi- navian immigration agent of the South ern railway. with headquarters at Chip pewa Falls, Wis, is in the city. He came here with MT. Dahl to look over the country and select a suitable loca- ton for a colony of Scandinavians now residing in the northwest, but who desire to remove to warmer climate.
 Under the direction of MT. J. F. Slater Mr. Carlson and MT. Dahl will visit sev- eral portions of the state before return ing to the northwest.
 Purify your blood, invigorate your nerves and build up the system by taking H0Od's SarSaparilla
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Paid Dearly for His Wife.

Waldo, Fla, Jan. 18.-A pistol duel was fought at leap year ball near here last night between Ben Willis and Wallace and Lincoln Sullivan, brothers. Willis was mortally wounded. Wallace Sulli- van was himself shot dead by Lincoln Sullivan. Wallace Sullivan and Willis were rivals for young ladys hand. Willis won and married the girl some time ago. Wallace Sullivan has been mad ever since and trouble was expected. A sad feature of the tragedy Is that Will lis and Lincoln Sullivan married sisters.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
CHAPMAN FOUND GUILTY. The First of the Recalcitrant Witness Cases
 Decided. 4-5

ONSSS
 Decided.
 Washington, Jan. 18.-The jury in the case of Elverson R. Chapman, the New York stock broker, under indictment for refusing to answer the questions of the senate sugar trust Investigating commit tee, which retired at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, with instructions from Judge Cole tantamount to directing verdict of guilty, returned to the court room about noon today and put the following ques- ton to the judge: "Is the admission by the defendant that the questions. set forth in the indictment were substan- tally the same as put to him by the committee equivalent o an admission that they were the same. and can the jury act upon the hypothesis?"
 T reply in the affirmative" said Judge Cole.
 The jury again retired and in five min- utes reported agreement upon the yer dict of guilty. The counsel for the de- fense immediately made motions for a new trial and for an arrest of judgment
 The district attorney stated that he de- sired to proceed at once with the cases of the other men under similar indict- ments, but Judge Cole said he wished the court of appeals to pass upon the Chapman case before the other cases were tried. He said he had replied to the question of the jury as he did for the, purpose of getting a verdict without much deliberation. It was not certain that he would refuse to grant new trial, but if he did so 1t would be wise to await an opinion from the court of appeals be- fore proceeding with the other cases. They might be set for trial during the first week in March, although there was no certainty of them being heard at.that time.
 MT. Chapman was. then released on 5000 bail pending the further action of the court The motions. for new trial and arrest of judgment will probably be argued next Saturday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
He May Be Lynched.

hearing of Russell, charged with an at tempt to assault his 9-year-old daughter last night took place this afternoon amid terrible excitement. The crowd in the court room made several demonstrations toward taking the prisoner from the au- thorties and lynching him. The evidence proves Russelrs guilt He was taken to jail by four heavily armed officers, fol- lowed by an excited mob and committed to await the action of the grand jury. He may be lynched tonight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
T REFS !!
TREES
IREESl l

Apple, peach, plum, pear and cherry trees, 5, and feet; shade trees, 9 feet evergreen, to feet. Different varieties and all first-class; for spring or fall transplanting, as you like. Parties own ing houses or unimproved property in Birmingham or suburbs desiring any thing in our line will leave their address at the Florence hotel cigar stand, and our men will call around and see you and exhibit samples.
 POMONA NURSERIES,
 A. A. McGINNIS, Proprietor, 1-1S-2t Bowling Green, Ky.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
A Bank President.

MT. w T. Nelson. president of the Second National bank of Jackson, Tenn, says: For indigestion and nervous trouble I would rather give up the use of any remedy I ever tried than King's Royal Germetuer. As nerve tranquil izer and restorative it is all that can be desired It is not narcotic in any sense, but produces the happiest effects upon the disordered nervous system. I con- slider it an invaluable remedy. and have for years been recommending 1t to my friends" New package, large bottle. 108 doses. S1 For sale by druggists
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Quay Men Defeated.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 18.-The leaders of the Quay republican forces today ad- mitted that David Martin, the leader of the anti-Quay faction, has captured the new city committee, which will meet on Monday for organization. The anti-Quay forces will have about twenty-two repre- sentatives on the committed out of a to- tai membership of thirty-seven.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
A Victory for the Bank.

Lynchburg, Jan. 1S.-The case of the First National bank vs the Guarantee company of North America, which for several days past has occupied the time of the circuit court, has resulted in complete victory for the bank. The amount sued for by the bank was $15,000, that being the amount for which the Guarantee company went on the bond of Walker G. Hammer, the late defaulting teller of the bank. The trial of this case has been for some time hanging fire on account of the efforts of the counsel for the defense to have the case thrown out of the court in which 1t was finally tried
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Co to Gafford's for first- class single a-d double teams. I-te- (,
General Gr,en Rem smbered.

Savannah, Ga.. Jan. 1S.-Memorial ex- ercises were held at noon today at Gen. Nathaniel Greene's monument in Savan- nah, by delegation of Rhode Island editors, in commemoration of the heroic services to his country of the revolution- ary patriot. The monument in Savan- nah is the only memorial to General tives at Washington. Addresses were made by the members. and participated in by the city authorities. Sons of the Revolution. Daughters of the Revolution and other historical societies. The Cheat ham artillery, which fired the salute at the burial of General Greene in 178e, was represented by detachment.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Oyster cocktails at the Met ropolitan bar. II-Ia-h
Al Fearful Tale of Woe,

Boston, Jan. 1S.-In a letter just receiv- ed from Rev. H. N. Barnum, D. D., of Harpoot eastern Turkey. where the prop erty of the American board was burned, he says reports were secured from 176 villages in the vicinity of Harpoot Those villages contained 15. 400 houses belonging to Christians. Of thSe 57054 have been burned, and 15,A5 persons are reported
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
MIR. CLARKE COMING HOME. It is Presumed That He Wants to Watch
 the State Committee.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-(Special)-Hon. R. H. Clarke leaves Washington tonight for Alabama. The presumption Is that he is desirous of being near enough to Montgomery at the meeting of the state executive committee to look after his in- terests. Your correspondent has today talked with nearly all of the Alabama members and find them heartily in favor of the committee adopting what Is known as the Perry plan. The commit tee on elections today decided to allow General Harrison to file counter affida- wits to off set those filed yesterday by the contestant
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Referee Choeen.

Fl Paso, Tex, Jan. 1S.-George Siler, sporting editor of the Chicago Tribune, has been chosen referee of the Fitzsim- mons-Maher fight and James Lawler of Houston final stake holder.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Miss Barton Leaves Wedncsday.

Washington, Jan. 1S,-Miss Clara Bar ton! president of the American Red Cross. and the members of her personal staff win sail from New York Wednesday. January 22, the date originally. decided upon, en route for Turkey.s.ss4
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Campoa Departs.

Key West Fla, Jan. 18.-Martinez Campos leaves Havana tomorrow for Spain s. Someillan & Son. large tobacco exporters. were arrested yesterday morn- ing while on board the steamer bound for New York. The Olivette was crowded with passengers tonight. The Morgan line boat is expected in the morning. with nearly 300 residents of Havana. fleeing for safety
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

Flooring, ceiling, weather boar rding, etc The best to be had. Prices to suit the times. M. c. Reynolds Lumber Co.,. Ltd.
 1-1q-sunI& Wed-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Bishop Haygood still Alive.

Atlanta, Jan. 1S.-A special to the Con- stitution from Covington. Ga. sent at II o'clock, stated that Bishop Atticus G. Haygood was still living. but that was all He was at the point of death all day and his physicians do not expect him 10 survive the night.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
HIS SIMPLICITY SAVED HIM. An American Newspaper Correspondent Arrested in Cuba.

New York, JanA 18-C. A. Solomon,
 the newspaper correspondent who reach ed Havana on Sunday last on the steam ship Seneca from this port, was a pas senger on the steamship Saratoga, which arrived here today. Solomon owes to his simplicity of manner the fact that he ie
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

Fresh bread and candy made daily at O.. w. CodY's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. x5 Fsp
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

Purify your blood invigorate your nerves and build up the system by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Pioneers of Low Prices,
To Lose Money
Inventory Clearance Sale.

The prices tell the story of the match less and marvellous values we are offering at this sale. We've radical reasons for making these great price reductions, and positively will not carry any goods over till next season and have. waived all thought of profit.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-07-04
DEATH OF BERTHA JOHNSON

Bertha, daughter of Mrs. G, c.
Johnson, aged % years, one month
and eleven days, died Sunday,
June 28th, after very short illness.
She had been aillng for day or
two, but her sickness was not con
sidered serious till a few hours be-
fore her death. She had worked in
the garden Saturday, and doubtless
the hot sun Drostrated her, and
brought on the inflammation of the
bowels that cut her life SO short.
The funeral was held Monday, at
three o'clock, from the residence,
Rev. Farquhar, assisted by Elder
Garrison, conducting the services
Besides widowed mother, deceased
leaves two sisters to mourn her un-
timely death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-07-04

-Messrs. Gaddis, Pooke, Squires,
Chambers, Robinson, Olmsted,
Wilson and Abbott Sundayed on
Bear creek this week, consequently
the stock Of trout is now nearly de-
pleted, the supply of fish stories
having been increased accordingly.
Mrs. Lucy r. Berry. treasurer
of Eastern Washington w. c. T. T.,
rnd Mrs. Helen Dickinson Hartford
national lecturer of the orgonlza-
ton, will lecture in Pullman on
July 8th.
-Mesdames l.. Taylor and A. b.
Baker entertained q number of
ladies, at the home of the former,
in honor of Mrs. E. G. Cochran and
Mrs. Long, Saturday afternoon.
The Pullman brass band, as
sisted by a few Palouseites, will
discourse enhancing strains upon
the streets of Palouse today
w. O. Miner has returned from
his prospecting trip to the mount
aims.
The street sprinkler again
makes glad the heart of the citizen
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Layman
are visiting in Pierce City
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-07-04
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Smith ct al, decree of foreclosure
Louis NJ Bande VS. E Ii Letter
man, dismissed as per stipulation.
f A Davis VS. Gallagher ct al,
trial set for July g.
Mary Sweeney vs. e W Gragg,
order of default.
C Kureger VS. John Lathrum,
cause set for trial for first Tuesday
after the first Monday in Septem-
ber.
c. L Hulin VS. Oakesdale Savings
Bank, trial set for first Monday in
September.
PROBATE MATTERS.
Estate of James S Davis, order
fixing hearing for petition for let
ters of administration.
Estate of Nicholas Didiot, order
appointing J Richards, G w Smith
and Elsie Smith appraisers.
Estate of Mary A J Lamb, order
or final discharge.
NEW CASES.
VIM NJ Clutter VS. Mahala j
Clutter, suit for divorce.
McEachron e Mcleod VS. HES
tand e. Warner, appeal from JUS
tice court.
Pullman State Bank VS. L Max
we'll ct al promissory note.
d f Staley VS. l. Maxwell and
wife, promissory note.
w H Wolfe ct al, VS. Perry E
Stone ct al, foreclosure.