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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
EVERGREEN.
Building Boom Still On-An Entertainment Tonight-Will Erect New Church.

Building Boom Still On-An Entertainment
 Tonight-Will Erect New Church.
 Evergreen, Jan. 16.-(Special)-The building boom which struck our town more than year ago is still on, and it's prosperity continues uninterrupted.
 There is to be an entertainment given by the students of the Southwest Agri- cultural college on Friday evening, Jan uary F, which will consist of recitations and a public debate.
 1t is with deep regret that we learn of the death of Mrs. Harwell of Opelika, the aged mother of MT. A. A. Harwell of this city. 4
 It is gratifying to observe the interest manifested by the farmers of this sec tion as the season of work comes on
 The Presbyterians contemplate erect ing handsome church building in the near future on their beautiful lot west of the cemetery
 Mrs. N. D. Hubbard, nee Miss Lena Coleman, left yesterday for Birmingham and East Lake, where she will visit her many friends and relatives.
 The cold wave brings to us quite a number of northern visitors. They are all snugly ensconced in Hotel Magnolia.
 Petitions, both for and against the re- moval of the postoffice at this place, are being circulated freely, and the excite ment is running high.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
ANNISTON.
New Association OrGanIsed-Banks Elec
 R,ce,tars a nd lirect0,.s Elect Ofacnrs

New Association OrganIsed-Banks Elect Directors and Directors Elect Officers. Anniston, Jan. 15. - (Special) - The Southern Lime Manufacturers associa- tion was organized here today. R. H. Cobb of this place was chosen president for the ensuing year and B. Adams of Longvlew secretary. The object of the manufacturers is to unite for the purpose of obtaining better freight rates and in other ways be of mutual benefit without increasin the cost of their product to the consumer.
 Anniston's two national banks held their annual meetings and elections yes- terday. The First National reelected all of its old officials as follows: Messrs. A. w. Bell, A. L. Tyler. J. c. Sproull E. E. Elam. w. W. Stringfellow. F. l.. Tur- ner S. lB. Trapp, E. L. Tyler, J. B. Good win and John B. Knox. directors; w. w. Strngfellow. president: J. E. Goodwin. vice-president; H. A. Young. cashier; w. l.. McCaa, assistant cashier.
 The Annfston Nationals election re- suited as follows: Messrs. J. J. WiIlett M B. Wellborn. O. F. Smith, J. S. Moor ing. William A. Davis. R. r. Smith and w. II McKleroy. directors; W. H. Me Kferoy. president; M. B.. Wellborn, vice president: c. D. Woodruff. cashier; R. F. Smith, assistant cashier.
 Oxanna,s annual municipal election oc- cured Monday and 1t passed off quietly, resulting in the election ct s. l.. New some as mayor and J. T. Thomas. Thom- as Wolsoncroft. J. w. KiIgorc. Henry s. Jewell w T. Edmondson and J D. New some as councilmen.
 The stockholders Of the Afro Ala ba ma Cotton Mill company held their annual
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
LAFAYETTE.
Completing the Railway-No Vacant Houses
 in Town.

Completing the Railway-No Vacant Houses
 in Town.
 Lafayette, Jan. 16.-(Special)- La Fayette railway has been almost com pleted to Oak Bowery in this county, and passenger cars will be placed on the road as soon as it reaches that point The grading is being rapidly pushed be- tween Oak Bowery and this place. and by March l the contract stipulates the road will be completed to this point. It is an- ticipated that the building of this road will greatly aid the prosperity of this place. The good effects of 1t are already being felt here, and the prospect of hav- ing competing lines of railroad here has put new life into the place.
 Several months ago there were at least half dozen vacant dwellings here, but now they are all occupied.
 The measles have struck this town. in dead earnest, and reports from the coun- try round say that they are raging there too. They seem to be more severe than any that this town ever had.
 Rev G. A. Hornady, the recently elect ed pastor of the Baptist church here is expected to move to this place about the lst of February. He has rented the beau- tiful home of Mrs. w. M. Lackey, which the Baptist ladies are putting in order for the reception of their pastor
 There is a little woman in Lanett. in this county, that is causing the authori- ties some trouble. Some time last year she was convicted in the mayors court of that thriving little town of selling goods, etc., as an itinerant dealer with out license. She appealed her case to the circuit court, and the authorities say that since then she has been trying to see how much trouble she can give them The last charge against her is for raf- fling. and the city authorities have pro- ceeded this time in the county court. The trouble they have now is in getting the sheriff to make the arrest. Our sheriff Is too gallant to take her to jail, and it is given out that she will not make bond, but will tell the sheriff she is ready to go to jail
 The political cauldom in this place is beginning to boil. The municipal cleo tion comes off the 1st of March, and there are already about a half dozen candidates announced for marshal. No announcements are made yet for the other offices.
 State and county politics are not being talked much The democrats here how ever. believe in conservative course to- wards the enemy. and think that all who favor democratic form of government and will agree to support the democratic ticket should be allowed to vote ih the primaries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
TERSELY TOLD.

See Johnson's double page painting "A Weekday Sermon," in Truth tomor- row.
 Nearly every man asked wants a pri- mary instead of a convention in the county election.
 All wives and ladies of Knight Tenn plars are invited to attend meeting in the Masonic parlors today (Friday) at 2:30 D. m.
 A hornets nest 4x41a feet is on exhibi- tion at Joe Franks. It was presented to MT. Morgan Brown by a friend from Mount Pinson.
 Avondale car No. fl struck a delivery wagon of the Milner & Kettig company on Twentieth street yesterday, but mo- body was hurt.
 Charley Clark, the inventor of the famous drink, "The Trilby Sour" has ar rived in the city and will accept his old position at the Peerless Monday. Messrs. Nat Royster and r. w. Dun ham, commission merchants, fell out over business difference yesterday and came to blows in front of the Hotel Morris, but no serious injuries were inflicted. The bicycle which the corp of ladies rallied for the benefit of Temple Emanuel was drawn for last night at the rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew association, and was won by Nc. 137. MT. c. H. Nabb is the fortunate possessor of that ticket.
 It is told on certain livery stable man that he keeps bi- cycle for his own use, and when he wants to go anywhere in a hurry he doesn't wait to hook up horse This is something like the restaurant clerk who said the proprietor had gone out after a lunch
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store. except on Do nj of 1au shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men, I am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. C. King
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
ATHENS,
Growing to Be an Educational Center.
 Captain Johnston Favorite

0roWlng to Be an Educatlonal center.
 Captain Johnston Favorite.
 Athens, Jan. 16.-(Specal)-Ou people are making extensive preparations for farming this year. Our merchants are preparing for a fine years work. Our city is growing rapidly About forty fam lilies have moved to town in the last few months for the purpose of educating their children. Athens is becoming a strong educational center.
 The Athens Female college is growing under the administration of Dr. Parker almost like magic. From fifteen or twen- ty to nearly 100 pupils in three months that is the way it stands now, with the brightest prospects the institution has enjoyed for twenty years.
 Colonel Tanner, who has been quite sick for two weeks, is nearly we'll
 Ex-Senator Pryor, who was in feeble health for several months during last year. is improved in health.
 Rev. H. s. Hamilton was not able, on account of sickness, to occupy his pulpit at the First Methodist church. last Sun day.
 The congregation of fhe Cumberland Presbyterian church have, after a he- roic struggle, gotten their church in con- dition to occupy. They are now very happy people.
 The candidacy of Mir Clarke for gov ernor has created no enthusiasm what ever in this section of the state. Cap tain Johnston is the favorite in this coun- ty. He can poll more votes in north Ala bama than any other candidate that could be put in the field He is without doubt the man for the people. They want him, and intend to have him nomi- mated and intend to elect him governor of the state of Alabama. This seems to be the way the matter stands today.
 The State Herald has a large and grow ing list of subscribers here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
GUNTERSvIL,LE.
Warming Up-Prefers Republican to
 Democrat-Solid for Johnston. f

Warming Up-Prefers Republican to a
 Democrat-Solid for Johnston. i
 Guntersville, Jan. 16.-(Special) )-Poli- tics is beginning to warm up in this county. The republicans have refused to be swallowed by the populists as hereto fore. Things look at present as if the republicans will have a full county ticket.
 Captain Johnston will have walkover in this county for governor. Many of the Oates men are for him this time. Clarkes boom will not change a man. The democrats are for harmony in the party which they hold high above diff ferences on issues. Our people are be- ginning to realize the trouble that the Montgomery Advertiser Is trying to bring about on account of it's personal prejudice against Captain Johnston and its efforts will only gain friends for him. Why, the dear "old lady" thinks many of our democrats up here are not sound enough for her, and she would rather fa- vor republicans instead. This fact was demonstrated few months since, when the Advertiser took particular pains to find fault with the chairman of the dem- ocratic executive committee of this coun- ty, and refused to allow him to serve 1t longer as a correspondent, giving the po- sition to @ lifelong republican, besides never offering to pay the democratic cor respondent for serving IL, except lO Seiiu the daily edition, while they are now pay ing the republican $2.50 per column for ali the matter he sends them. These are facts, and your correspondent knows them to be true.
 Does this sound like true democracy No: and the people of Marshall are not deceived. There are true and tried dem ocrats in this county who fought the bat ties of democracy before Frank Glass or the Advertiser were in existence, and who know he is beginning at the top of the tree to climb it. Go back to your old blue back speller, Frank. and learn the true meaning and principles of democ- racy and then we of the mountains or north Alabama will listen with sim cere ear. But not until then.
 The sentiment here Is to stand firm for Captain Johnston and free silver.
 The Guntersville Democrat, which was for Governor Oates during the last cam paign. favors Johnston this time for gov ernor and Oates for the senate. It is also for harmony in the party.
 The many friends of Postmaster John w. Perkins and Mayor J. l.. Burke are urging them to offer for state senator to succeed Senator Bogart. They are both good free silver democrats and would have but little opposition. Jack son and Marshall compose this senatorial district "a nd 1t is Marshalls turn to name a candidate.
 You can always put Marshall down for free silver and Joe Johnston
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
GOVERNOR OATES IN BIRMINGHAM.
He Will Take Look at the Pratt Mines and
 CoaIburg Convicts.

Gov. William c. Oates, with his little son, Willie, and accompanied by Hon. K H. Dawson of the state board of prison inspectors. arrived last evening from the state capital and took rooms at the Hotel Morris.%
 The governor and Colonel Dawson will today visit the convict quarters and the mines in the neghborhood of Pratt City Tomorrow the inspection will be con- tinued by a visit to Coalburg to look at the condition of the convicts at that place.
 The governor, on account of indisposi- tion from indigestion, retired early. after exchanging greeting with friends who happened to know of his presence In the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

ment, and who will pledge themselves to support the nominees of the party to participate in the same" The democra- cy of Morgan county think that they have right to conduct their own affairs and that the state committee has no right to interfere with home affairs.
 The county candidates are now hust- ling, and one of the hottest as well as the shortest campaigns in the history of the county is now on.
 Capt. M. K. Mahan, who was a mem- Der of the last legislature, announces his candidacy for reelection. and is now in the saddle asking the people for their support.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
PRATT CITY.
The Methodist Conference-Man Brutally
 Beats His Niece.


 Beats His Niece. Pratt City Jan. 6.-(Specia1.)-T Methodist Episcopal conference now in session here is getting down to the real business of the conference and the ap- pointments will be read, 1t is thought, on Sunday morning. Pratt Is having no difficulty whatever in entertaining the visiting preachers and will no doubt be greatly benefited by the conference. On Wednesday night Dick Lincoln a young man living near Pratt station, be- came enraged at his niece, who had been living with him for some time, and at tempted to revenge himself by beating her with his fist. He beat her very se- verely about the head and knocked out two or three of her front teeth A war rant was sworn out for his arrest but he resisted the officers and made good his escape. A posse of officers with dogs attempted to catch him, but he had not been found at 12 o'clock Thursday The cause of the quarrel is not definitely known, but it Is supposed to have been caused by disagreement between them about some rents.
 A misplaced switch in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's yards derailed engine No 2 and three cars on Wednesday afternoon. causinp quite little wreck for few hours. For tunately no one was injured and the trains were running as usual in a short time.
 The new drug store of Dr. Staggs is nearly completed. and when finished will be quite an addition to our town Sev- eral dwelling houses are in course of erec- ton. and Pratt seems to be on a sub stantial boom.
 The meeting of the Tuesday Evening club at Dr. George H. Browns was a marked success. an unusually large num- Der of the members being present After the programme had been rendered de- lghtful refreshments were served by the charming hostess, Miss Minnie Brown.
 MT. Robert Berkely of Little Rock, Ark. Is visiting Misses Gibson and Ban cum. who are the guests of MT and Mrs Thomas Hardeman.
 Wednesday was banner day with Pratt mines. about 1000 tons of coal being dug on that day. The mines are fast in creasing their output. and 7500 is confi- dently expected in the near future.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
GONE AFTER GAME.

A. party of revenue officials consisting of l.. c. Hudgins. A. J. Sullivan and s. w. Karrh left last night for the north ern end of the district for the purpose of making some important arrests. It seems that a band of outlaws have been defying arrest in that part of the district for some time and the officers have de- termined to bring them to bay at all haz- ards The officers who left Birmingham m will be joined by others when they reach the scene of action and as they are all brave officers the law breakers had bet ter take lesson from Dayy Crocxett's s squirrel and come down from their hid- Ing
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

meeting and election today. The old board of directors was reelected and Hon. H. Wright Cuney of Texas, Ex-Gov. P B. s. Pinchback of Washing ton, D. C., T. Thomas Fortune of New York and James M. Dawson of this city added to it. The directors reelected William J. Stevens president and W. J. Crook secre- tary The president was empowered to select a superinte for the construc- tion of the buildings, work on which will be commenced at the earliest practicable day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
HARTSELI.E.

Action of the Democratic County Commit
 tee Generally Indorsed.
 Hartselle. Jan. 16.-(Special)-Repo from all parts of Morgan county come in from leading democrats indorsing the action of the county democratic execu- tive committee in calling a primary on the 7th day of March and a county con- yention on the 10th day of March to nominate county officers. and also their action in inviting all white men "who believe in a democratic form of govern
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
HAYNEVILLE.
Lodged in Jail-Death of an Old Lady-The
 Leap Year Ball.

Hayneville, Jan. 16.-(Special.) )--Wes May, colored, was brought to jail late this evening for horse stealing. He was caught in Florida. Deputy Bowling went after him.
 Mrs. Lucinda Cheek died here yester- day at the ripe age of 75 years. She was an estimable lady and dwelt in this coun- ty for many years.
 The leap year ball here tonight will be a grand swell affair
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17
TO JAMAICA.
Special Excursion From Port Tampa to Ja- maca Island by the Plant Steamsh,n ines

Owing to the success and popularity of former excursions from this country to Jamaica island the Plant Steamship lines will run series of these excur- sions, leaving Port Tampa January IT and 31. February II and 2S, March 13 and 7. Each trip will consume six days, al- lowing twenty-four hours on the island. Tickets will be good, however to return on any ship up to and including April g. One of the Plant Steamship company's finest steamers will perform this service and the trip will be most enjoyable one in every particular. Full information will be furnished upon application to
 w. V. LIFSEY
 Division Passenger Agent,
 1-2-tf Montgomery. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

Every thing goes at auction, Sturges' stock of Jewelry. 1-16-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

Do not these times justify you in saving the 25 centsP If so, buy a dollar bottle of whisky for 75 cents.
 H. BARNARD,
 2O0 and 2ll 18th Street. Open until 9:3O p. m. 12-13-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-17

We will. sell during the month of December a bottle of Cognac brandy for one sjl- yer dollar. Regular price one and a half gold dollars.
 H. BARNARD,
 200 and 2l1 18th Street. 12-13-tf
 Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-25
in THESE PLANTATIONS.
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Mrs. German Found Guilty Of Keep
ing Liquor Nuisance.
Olher Cases Before the District Court--
Gossip About Town.

In the Seventh District Court yesterday
afternoon a case against Catherine Cor
man brought out large gathering. The
charge against her was for maintaining q
liquor. nuisance, and selling snd.keeping
for sale without license. The num-
Der of witnesses who testified that they
had purchaser and drunk liquor of all
kinds at the residence of Mrs. German,
both week days and Sundays, developed
the. fact that there are some pretty hard
drinkers In that neighborhood. At the
conclusion OF the testimony the case was
submitted without argument, and tho
defendant was adjudged probably guilty
and bound over to the October term OF
the common pleas division OF the Su-
preme Court In the sum OF $500.
The case against Catherine German for
assault on Mrs. Wolfe was continued for
one week, on account of the illness of one
OF the principal witnesses.
Last evening officer s. III. Barstow, with
the assistance of citizen, arrested A bra
ham Ash and Henry hathaway on Water
man avenue for creating q distur ban ce,
and this morning they were arraigncd
on a charge of reveling, to which both
pleaded guilty, and were fined 50 and
S2 and costs each respectively.
Mr. Joseph McCorn ick OF this town
has taken the contract for furnishing
material and perorming the greater part
of the work OF building a mile OF State
road at Rehoboth, Mass, and has re-
moved his stone crusher and steam
roller to that place.
At the regular meeting OF Watchemoket
Tribe, No. 2, 1. o. X. NJ, last evening,
one pale-face was elected O member OF
this tribe. The installation OF officers
will take place Friday evening, July 81.
The official board of Haven M. r..
Church, held meeting last evening at
the residence Of the pastor, Rev. John
Oldham, but there was not a sufficient
mum ter present to transact the business
intended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-25
ARMED LIKE COWBOYS.
In Consequence of tho Robberies Chicago
Bank Clerks Carry Weapons.

In view Of the many robberies by the
tall" and the short man In Chicago,
and particularly the bold "hold up" OF the
clerks in the office of the New York Bis
cult company, when more than 81, 900 was
stolen, Chief Badencch has sent warning
t. the various banks and to private bank
ers TO take extra precautions In guarding
their places of business.
The consequence Of this warning has
been that banks generally have armed
their employees in charge of the cash, and
extra policemen have been put on duty
where they can watch the cages of the re-
ceiving and paying tellers Chief Badenoch
is somewhat surprised that no attempt has
yet been made 10 hold up some banking in
stitution where thousands OF dollars are in
daily view of the public.
County Recorder Samuel b. Chase does
not propose to have his Office made the
scene of a daylight robbery, and according
ly he made preparations for possible visit
of the long man and his short companion.
BY the order of Mr.. Chase the receiving
clerk, william J. Cochran, who sits in u
little cage and through small window
takes in several thousands of dollars from
the public each day, was armed like "a cow
boy. On each side of the window, close to
Mr. OOcnrall clLntr manu-, WIS At Cull-
ber revolver of the best make. II an as
sault is made on the money drawer, the
clerk will bo prepared to give the robbers a
warm reception.
The cashiers department proper Is In o
little room adjoining the large room, in
which several clerks are employed, and
which is more visited by the public As a
further prccaution against robbery the
door between the cashiers room and tho
large room has been taken of its hinges.
1t was feared that the cashier might be
locked Ia his room and robbed and the rob-
bers get away before the other people in
the office became aware of it.
Extra precautions have also been taken
in the county treasurers office, and Post
master Hcsing will sec that all employees
handling cash are prepared to meet any
and all hostile comers. In nearly every
business house in town the clerks are arm
cd and particular attention is paid all per-
soIs visiting the desk of the cashier. IL can
be said that in every store outside the busi-
ness center the clerks carry weapons. -
New York Herald.