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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
PIEDMONT.
Burial of William R. Ferguson a Fruit
 Grower of California.

Grower of California.
 Piedmont, Dec. 11.-(Special Core spondence. )-The remains of MT. William R. Ferguson, who died in Palmetto, Ga, on the 9th inst, were brought to Pied mont yesterday and deposited in the family burial ground at Carmel ceme- tery MT. Ferguson was a resident of Dixon, Cal, where he was extensively en- gagged in fruit farming. Every winter he came to Alabama and Georgia for the purpose of marketing the products of his farms. He was extensively connected in Piedmont and also in Georgia. His early youth and young manhood were spent here, and was fitting that his last rest should be by the side of his near relatives.
 MT Ferguson was man of fine char acter, and was highly esteemed for his many virtues He will be greatly missed by large circle of friends
 Cotton continues to pour in and brings the top of the market.
 MAssis. Lon and Charlie Ferguson. Of Birmingham, are in the city, and their many friends are glad to see them. They came over to be present at the fu- neral obsequies of Mir. William Fergu- son.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
GREENSBORO.
Store Burglarlzed. Christmas Enter
 tainment.

Greensboro, Dec. 11.-(Special Cores pondence.)-We learn that the Rev. W. A. Whittle, of Birmingham, will come to Greensboro in the near future and de- liver one of his very finest lectures. The proceeds will be given to the fund being raised for the purchase of home in Greensboro for the family or the late Rev. A. R. Hardy.
 The store of MT. J. Isaacs in Greens boro was burglarized last night. The thieves tried to effect an entrance by dig ing a hole in the brick wall, but failing in this they went to the front door, took @ three-eighths bit and bored dozen or two holes around the lock and went in. They helped themselves to about $50 or $75 worth of shoes and clothing. From the looks of the job these are the same artists that burglariged MT. Charles Litchman's store about weeks ago. If proper efforts are made these thieves can be caught.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a Christmas entertainment at the court house Thursday evening, the 17th instant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
AIAB ANA.

come a law This charter makes no ma terial change from the old one, but simp- ly fixes the assessment and collection of taxes with more certainty and in con formity with the state and county, and extends the limits of the city to include the old limits
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-12
Don't fail to get your Toys from Caheen.
ELECTED A SUPERINTENDENT.

ELECTED A SUPERNUMERARY.
 The board of police commissioners held a special meeting yesterday at noon at the office of Commissioner w. c. Garret. The meeting was called to elect super numerary. MT. Henry Scharber was chosen to fill the position, and will be known as No. 2. The election is said to be good one.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
THE BUSY WORLD.

Pr. Kelley, of Seattle. is stopping at the
Ryan.
L. w. Campbell, of Chicago, is at the
Merchants.
John C Carlson, of Rush City, is at the
Merchants.
J. NJ. Johnson, of Red Wing, is at the
R. B. Muner, of New York, is a guest at
the Windsor.
c. A. Porter, of Fairmont, was at the Mer-
chants yesterday.
r. l.. Fee, of Detroit, Mimi. is stopping
at the Merchants.
P. A. Rhoades. of Rhode Island. is regis
tered at the Ryan.
c. A. Kennedy and wife. of Eau Claire, are
stopping at the Metropolitan.
H. Harrington and son and F. l.. Gage and
wife, of Fargo, are at the Windsor.
Gen. j. H. Baker, of Mankato, was in the
city yesterday, and registered at the Mer-
chants.
Miss Nellie Lynch and Miss D. Leyden, reg
istered from Chicago, and spent the day at
the Ryan.
William o. Pealer, R. R. Briggs, R. F.
Fitzgerald William E. Corey and DR.. c. F.
McComb, all of Duluth. are registered at
the Ryan.
Henry George, of New York, and Henry
George Jr., of Cleveland were at the Ryan
during the day, departing for Wisconsin
points last night.
The Windsor entertained a large number
of Minnesotans yesterday, most of whom
were in attendance at the Masonic gathering.
Among the most prominent were: Val Reck-
er, of Lake City; ]. V. Furber and c. e.
J. L. Hart. of Pipestone; John T. Johnson
and A. H. Kirk, of Fergus Falls; L. R. Barto,
of Sank Center; J. B. McGaughey, of Winona;
A. E. Haven, Of Faribault; D. Bosworth, of
Leroy; H. E. Blair Of Waterville; l.. p.
Peabody, of Albert Lea; E. Y. Chiffon and F.
G. Mott of Howard Lake.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
HOMIE MISSION WORK.
CONGREGATIONAL Women's Union
Holds q Long Session

CongregadOna1 Women Union
Holds a Long Session.
An all day meeting Of the st. Paul
congregational Women's Home Mis-
sienary union, was held at the ST. An
thony Park Congregational church yes
terday. The most important business
of the day was the appointment and re-
ports Of the nominating committee on
the officers for the coming year. The
ladies on the committee were: The
Mrs. r. w. Nichols, w H. Howard.
and w. F. Myron,s of the Pacific church.
Their report, which was adopted unani-
mously, was as follows: -.s-7sl-9 is7.+iu .
President-Miss L.!fU. Cummings reelected
from this year.a4s..isD. III .ifif,tG1SlTS
Vice President-Mrs.s, Lewis, of Atlantic
cnurcn. 1rsr-cse --assd r,gf4 --s5n -E-f eos'
Secretary and Treasurerr--Mrs. N. March
and, of Merriam Park '
Executive Board-Mrs J. F. Stewart and
Mrs. N. F. Hunter. 81 St. Anthony Park Mrs
George HOSmer and Mrs. Kribbs. of Bethanv.
Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Barbourg of Pacific;
Mrs N. l. Waite and Mrs. b. w! Smith. -of
Plymouth; Mrs. Riser and Mrs. Irving, of
Merriam Park. and Mrs. ). N. Drew and Mrs.
A. N. Haines, of South Park
Programme Committee For the January
meeting, Mrs. Waite and Mrs. ]. F. Jackson /;
lot the May meeting, Mrs. ,Weatherby and
Mrs. RISER, of st. Anthony Park.
Papers of interest on home mission
airy topics were read during the day by
members of the union. Mrs. Nichols
address, which came first on the pro-
gramme, dealt with the work of the
Minnesota missions and ,wass of great
interest. Perhaps the most original
paper of the, day was preparedSby Miss
Haines who has, spent some time in
the South where she was engaged in
teaching colored people at Franklin,
Tenn. Her experience in the sunny
land, and the charming little jubilee
songs with which she illustrated her
article, were listened to- with great en-
joyment. Her appeal to the union for
ccmforters-of the material kind-to be
sent to Fiske, Fenn.s Will be consider
ed in the future. The last paper by
Mrs. Riser on the work of the ,Ameri-
can Home Missionary association, was
exhaustive, and Of interest. to workers.
1t was decided yesterday that a mis-
sionary box should be sent to mission
school in New Mexico, and the ladies in
charge were requested to hand in thei1
contributions not later than Noy.s 10.
Clothes. toys-as the box is intended
for Christmas everything ex-
cept tracts, were desired. The box will
be in charge Of the plymouth church
ladies, assisted by one. lady from each
church represented in the union A
vote Of thanks was rendered to Miss
Haines for her delightful songs and to
the Park church ladies for their hospi-
tality. Lunch was served by the ladies
of the Park church at IL o'clock, and
the meeting adjourned at s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
RAISES A NOVEL QUESTION.
Case Without Precedent Heard by
&edge Kelly.

The case of L. N. C. Washington
against J. c. Mathews, an action to
set aside the sale of certain real prop
erty under execution, which was before
Judge Kelly yesterday, bids fair to
raise a novel question, concerning
which there appears to be no statutory
proviso. In 1892 an execution of judg-
<nent was obtained by the defendant
against certain real property owned by
the plaintiff. This was while r. T.
OConnor was clerk of the courts. But
for some unknown reason the execution
did not reach the hands of the sheriff
until 1895, when the property was sold.
The claim is set forth by the plaintiff
that by reason Of the lapse of time.
the execution lost it's vitality and
further, that it was void when the sale
of the property was made for the rea-
son that it was not signed when trans
ferred to the sheriff by the clerk of
courts who was in office at the time
the execution was secured If the
claims of the plaintiff are found to be
correct the finding in the case would
undoubtedly be set forth as a prece-
dent in case it should happen that an
execution should be obtained two or
three days before the expiration of the
term of office of clerk of the courts
and should be transferred to the
sheriff for sale by his successor Judge
Kelly took the matter under advise
ment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
REV. RULL'S DENIAL
PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO THE IN
DICTMENT FOUND AGAINST
HIM.
DATE FOR TRIAL NOT FIXED.
! HIS ATTORNEY MAY MAKE A DE-
MURRER TO THE COM
PLANT.
EIGHT OTHER PRISONERS PLEAD.
Grand Jury Is at Work Inspecting
the Various County Insti-
tutiOns.

Rev. James C. Hull entered a plea
Of not guilty to the Indictment returned
against him by the grand jury charg-
ing him with attempting to poison his
wife, before Judge Brill yesterday af-
ternoon, when all of the prisoners
against whom bills were found were
arraigned for pleading. There was
something of defiance in the manner
and appearance of Hull as the formal
questions were put to him by the clerk
Of the court, and in answer to the
query, What say you to the charge in
this indictment, are you guilty or not
guilty?" he replied with firmness,
81 am not guilty"
Attorney F. L. Pierce, who appeared
for Hull, stated that his client had
entered the plea Of not guilty with the
right reserved to later enter demurrer
to the complaint, or to make such
motions as the law would allow. He
also asked for time in which to secure
certain affidavits, a request to which
the county attorney readily agreed.
The other prisoners arraigned were
Charles Williams, forgery in the second
degree Thomas Marion, bigamy; John
Adler murder in the second degree;
William Brendt, indecent assault;
Frank Ford, grand larceny in the sec
ond degree; Henry B. White, assault
in the first degree; Joseph S. Goddard,
indecent assault; George c.. Norman,
two indictments for forgery Each of
the prisoners entered a plea of not
guilty. Goddard, Williams and Marion
were unable to employ attorneys, and
Judge Brill appointed Attorneys
Schrol1, Pierce and Fitzpatrick, re-
spectively, to defend them.
The grand jury was yesterday en-
gagged in its customary inspection Of
the county institutions. It is probable
that it's 1abors will be concluded by
Thursday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
DENNIS RYAN WINS.
Courts Declare Him Owner of VaIu-
able Mining Properties.

able Mining Properties.
The United States circuit court Of ap-
peals, in an opinion written by Judge
Thayer, yesterday handed down a de-
cision affirming the order of the lower
court in the case of Dennis Ryan, plain
tiff in error, against James Staples, de-
PENDANT in error to the circuit court for
the district Of Colorado.
The suit was one in ejectment to re-
cover the following mining claims in
Custer county Colorado, which at one
time sold for 100000: Maine lode and
mill site, Triangle lode. Frank lode,
Georgia lode, Lookout mill site, Meneha
lode and Lookout lode. The circuit
court rendered a judgment in the trial
of the action in favor Of the plaintiff,
to reverse which the defendant sued
out writ of error. Both parties
claimed title to the disputed property
under the Bassick Mining company, of
New York, which was the owner there
of on and prior to June 1, 1885.
The decision of the court, which is
quite lengthy, reads in part as follows:
TT is conceded that the title acquired
by James Staples as a purchaser under
the Judgment In favor of John T. Rad
cliff and William Radcliff. by virtue of
his having redeemed from the sale
made In the suit to foreclose the vari-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14

Gus mechanics liens, Is superior to the
title acquired by Dennis Ryan, under
the judgment in the attachment suit,
provided the judgment in the mechan-
les lien suit was not utterly void when
rendered for want of jurisdiction, and
provided further that the sale under
the Radcliff judgment was not inoper-
alive to transfer the title to the prop
erty IN controversy by reason of the
fact that the judgment in the lien suit
had been reversed before the sale to
Staples was made. These are the i'm
portant questions which deserve atten-
ton:
WAS the judgment In the School
field suit void or simply erroneous and
voidable on appeal? ~
If it was simply erroneous and not
void, did the reversal thereof on ap-
peal prior to the sale under the execu-
ton on the judgment in favor Of the
Radcliffs have the effect of preventing
the later sale from transferring title
to the property in controversy"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
ROYAL ARCH MAsONs.
Officers of Minnesota Chapter Chosen
Yesterday.

The thirty-fifth annual convention OF
the grand chapter of the Royal Arch
MaSonS of the state of Minnesota be-
gan its sessions at Masonic Temple yes
terday morning. The following officers
We're elected for the ensuing year: Will
liam G. Ten Brook, Duluth, grand
high priest; o. L. Cutler, Anoka, deputy
grand high priest; Isaac L. Hart, Pipe
stone, grand king; J. A. Peck, Waba-
sha, grand scribe; Scion Armstrong,
Minneapolis, grand treasurer; Thomas
Montgomery, st. Paul, grand secretary;
William Lee, Hastings, grand chaplain;
P. S. Swanstrom, st. Paul, grand cap
tain of the host.
Provisions were made for the head
quarters of the Minnesota grand chap
ter representatives who will attend the
centennial convention of the RoyalArch
E MaSons Of the United States, to be
held in Baltimore, Md, Oct u, 1897
Minnesota will send four official repre-
sentatives to the centennial convention,
in addition to whom there are twenty
past grand high priests who are mem
bers and are entitled to attend. Thomas
Montgomery, as president of the con-
ventiOn of anointed high priests of Min
nesota, conferred the degree of high
priesthood upon a class of twenty-five
candidates.
Today will be given over to the work.
ing of degrees.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
RELIEF SOCIETY work.
Reports Submitted mt the Quarterly
Meeting of Directors.
Sly 6 Sly 6 Ok

There was a good attendance Of
members at the quarterly meeting of
the Relief society yesterday in the
rooms on Ninth street. The meeting
was presided over by President Alex
ander Ramsey, and reports for the
various officers were listened to and
submitted to the executive committee
Rev. DR.. Haupt and Secretary Hutch
ms were appointed delegates to the
convention of charities and corrections
at Red Wing. Nov. lib other dele
gates are to be appointed by President
Ramsey at later date.
Miss Stickney has resigned as Sec
rotary of the nursery, and Miss Kate
Wright has been appointed to the va
cancy. Reports of G. A. r. work were
made showing that the society came
out ahead, financially, in this matter.
Secretary Hutchins report contained
the following interesting information:
To the Oficers and Board Of Managers Of
the St Paul Society for the Relief of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
DISTRICT COURT ROUTINE.

The following cases were on trial in the
district court yesterday:
65,O17-In re the personal property taxes for
year 1895; continued to Oct. 10. Kelly, ].
sc, 603-Susan A. Preston VS.. George w.
Preston; decree of divorce granted on grounds
of desertion. OTIS j.
65, 775-Ellen c.. Washington VS.. j. c. Math-
ews ct al; tried and submitted. Kelly, ].
64,757-Bank Of Minnesota vs. Hitler H. Hor-
ton, assignee; continued. Kelly, J.
GA, 916-George Hamburg vs. The St. Paul
Fire and Marine Insurance. Company; waiting
Egan, ].
&C. 660-George w. Murphy VS.. Crescent
Creamery Company; verdict Of $19S.29 for
plaintiff Otis, ].
65, 792-James j. Keane VS.. The Receivers of
the Wood Harvester Company; dismissed
Willis j..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
SUPREME COURT.

Following are the cases set for today:
William w. Billson, PLAINTIFF Nils A. Lind
bergh, as receiver, ETC., ct al, defendants
H. A. Ware ct al, APPELLANTS VS.. Nils A
Lindbergh, respondents.
Board of Trustees of Ripon College, respond
ents, VS.. Charles w. Brown, appellant
The following cases were heard yesterday,
Christian J. Hess, respondent, VS.. Adamant
Manufacturing Company of America, appel
liant. Argued and submitted.
Henry p. Barbour ct al, respondent VS.
]. H. Upham. Order affirmed on motion OF
respondents, there being no appearance on
behalf OF appellant.
Marcus F. Bates, respondent, VS.. F. A.
Bates, appellant. Argued and submitted.
Mary Sudbo. respondent, VS.. Johannes Rus
ten, appellant. Submitted on briefs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
SAINT Paul
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Scarlet fever is reported at 927 Charles
street and diphtheria at 179 South Wabasha
street.
At p. m. the Sacred Thirst society will
meet at Cretin hall. where Rev. John Gmeiner
will deliver on illustrated lecture on THE
Oberammergau Passion Play"
The st. Paul chronological society will en-
joy a treat next Friday at the regular meet
ing. Prof George Norris will lecture on the
'Physiognomy of the Face" The professor
is on his way to attend the convention in
New York city celebrating the discovery of
phrenology by DR.. Gall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-14
MRS. INGALLS, GOES FREE.
Termination of the Habeas Corpus
Proceedings

Mrs. Caroline NJ ingalls, was not
committed to Jail for refusing to obey
an order Of Judge Brin's court yester-
day, in that she had failed to produce
her grandchildren after having been
served with a writ Of habeas corpus,
and further ordered to do so by the
court. On the contrary, the writ was
dismissed without prejudice.
In reaching the decision which led to
his action in the premises, Judge
Brill stated that he had never before
considered so strange a case and that
he was still Of the opinion that the
whole truth in the matter had not been
brought out. The court was in no wise
satisfied with such a termination Of
the habeas corps proceedings, but would
nevertheless discharge the respondent
without prejudice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-24

VII be allotted to applicants. There are
about eight acres TO be divided here Thurs
day. at p. m, the ground at the corner
OF Jackson street. near Heberton and STAN
ton avenues. will be given out A great
inducement to applicants for these lots. Is
found in the fact that there is a fine spring
of water on Stanton avenue. near the tract.
On Saturday, at p. m, about eight acres
of the plot on Brushton avenue, between
Penn avenue and the Pennsylvania railroad,
will be divided. Another six acres VIII be
ready for work next week.
Mr.. Peterson and others who have seen
the applicants thus far say that they have
been persons who were out of work, and
deserving Of the assistance. Mr.. Peterson
thinks the plan will be of great benefit 20
the people physically and also TO the chill
dren of the poor, giving them teaching In
the business of gardening. Six lots were
given out on Heberton street Saturday to
the following persons: Mrs. Elsie Williams,
co,ored, Of 701 River avenue; Mary Jerricks.
colored OF 10 River avenue; Vernon john
son, colored, 7O3 River avenue; Benjamin
Weinstein, David BFownlee. OF Franklin
street, and Mrs. Annie Clink, OF River ave-
nue..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-24
baron Hir-ch Was Cheated.



Baron Hirsch. Notwithstanding the ex-
traordinary shrewdness which enabled him
10 accumulate his vast fortune. could be de-
ce.ved at times like all other mortals. And,
as is usual with very rich men, when he
permitted himself TO be swindled, he closed
his eyes and made the sacrifice right royal
one. Not that he wished to be cheated: but
when he gave his confidence, he gave 1t
entire.
The story IS now told. and by one who
enjoyed intimate relations with him. Mr.. ID.
De Pazsnancy. deputy in the Hungarian
Chamber OF Deputies. that the sudden death
OF the baron AT O'Gyaka was due 20 an ex-
cess OF fury on discovering how greatly he
had been deceived by the person whom he
had commissioned 10 purchase that property
for him
The Baron had sold much finer property
on the banks OF the marsh at much less
than its value because OF the humidity of its
situation He had directed that an estate
Should be purchased for him in the more
southern portion OF Hungary. on which the
eubsol should be OF sand, so as TO be free
from malar.al influences A noble chateau
was In process OF construction by his orders
and he had rented Iordly hunting domain
from Hungarian prince. II was his inten-
ton TO use the chateau ultimately as a hos
pitai for sick children He had never, until
about the time of his death. looked upon
having been warned OF its real situation by
nfr De Pazmandy a few days before, TO
ind on visiting * that the chateau was be-
ing reared on the borders OF a veritable
marsh. near the confluence OF four rivers :
Mr. De Pazmandy does not doubt that the
discovery led Immediately 10 Baron Hirsch's
death. The estate of OGyake had cost him
I'D 20 that time something like 800 COO, with
the chateau yet unfinished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-24
Jew York Morning Journal


Noting an elderly man in the act Of care
fully wiping the mouth of the transmitter
in public telephone pay station, and with
drawing from Ii as far as possible while
speaking into 1t. as IL he might be bowling
into the open nav of a dreaded rattlesnake,
a bystander approached him and courteously
asked If there were danger TO the operator
in using a public telephone.
II don't know that there is in this par
ticular instance" ne replied; but on prin-
ciple ever on the alert for these things.
You see, am a specialist, and ], perhaps,
realize more keenly how often diseases are
transmitted by using public implements Of
one kind and another, nublic drinking cup
opera glasses at the theaters, and even In
the case OF handling money. l wonder that
no one has started a bill through the Legis-
lature making IL miSdemeanor to allow
these public conveniences 10 remain for
months and even for years without inspec-
ton and disinfection. Can you not see that
out OF thousand men with their mouths
placed at that transmitter for five minutes
at time. some one of them might spread
disease among score. and they would won
der where they got it?
The by-stander turned away firmer in his
belief that ignorance is bliss