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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
NOTHING HEARD OF SMITH.
Or Nelson, the Man Who Had Him In
Custody When He Escaped.


Custody When He Escaped.
Additional information from Houston,
Tex, gives no new phase to the escape
of Ben L. Smith, the Birmingham boy
who got away from Pratt mines on Feb
ruary l, 1896, and from the special officer
on February 10, 1897, in Texas. Smith
was convicted for the murder of man
named Grant in the resort of Sallie Boyd,
in 1888. He was given life sentence.
Smith, 1t is said conducted barber
shop in Austin, and was known as Will
liam Dill. He was a. work when ar
rested and had considerable money with
him. He had become acquainted with a
young lady of Austin, and was to have
been married to her yesterday.
Smith was taken to Houston and while
there escaped from Officer Nelson. The
chief of police of Houston wired this in
formation, and said that the details
would be sent by mail. Up to date moth
ing has been heard from him, Smith nor
Nelson.
A gentleman visiting in this vicinity
from Houston, and who was there at
the time, says that it was claimed that
Smith jumped into the So-called bayou,
while handcuffed, in an endeavor to get
away. 1t is said that he safely reached
the opposite side, but the gentleman re-
ferred to claims it to be impossible for a
man burdened with his clothes and hand
cuffed to swim across in safety. This
being the case, Smith very likely lost his
life in his attempt to gain his liberty
Nothing has been heard from Nelson,
but it is supposed he is looking for
Smith or his body, and when either is
found will return to this city. The. Ten
nessee Ccal. Iron and Railway people are
confident that he will show up in time
1t is said that Smith had nearly $500 when
he made his break from the officer. This
fact has not been verified.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
FOR OIL INSPECTOR.
Mr.. Walter Moore's Friends Are At Work
In His Behalf

The new law authorizes the appoint
ment of oil inspectors in each congress-
ional district. The friends of Mr.. Walter
Moore are actively engaged to secure his
appointment by the auditor for this, the
Ninth district. Mr.. Moore is emirently
qualified for this position. He is ma
tive Of this county. and has been ener-
getic in opening coal mines and promot-
ing other enterprises in this district.
He is successful business man and is a
democrat of great influence. His APP
pointment would please his very wide cir
Gle of friends
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
LIST OF COMMITTEES.

To Have Charge of Division No. 8. A. o.
Fl Ball. Mardi Gras Night
The following is a full list of commit.
tees who will have charge of division No.
8, A. 0. H. bail, on Mardi Gras night:
General Committee-P. j. Dowd. chair
man; George Diggins, treasurer; James
M Keefe, secretary; Ed Ward.
Reception Committee--M. Boggan,
Hugh McGeever, C. A. Breen James M.
Keefe, j. p. Mclaughlin.
Music Committee-Hugh McGeever,
Harry Gibbons.
Floor Committee-George Diggens, Gus
Martin. John Donovan, James Dacey.
Thomas Donohoo
Prompter-George Diggens.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
COUNTY JAIL.

The grand jury yesterday inspected the
books Of the Jail and those in the sheriff S
office and also the workings of the de-
partment Preparations are being made
for an early adjournment.
Bob Blackburn made bond for assault
with intent to murder.
William Fairly was taken back to
Blount county to stand trial for the al
legged throwing of rocks at a passenger
train.
All of the employees are kept very busy
at the regular routine of business, but
nothing sensational or of interest to the
general public is transpiring.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
IN THE COURTS.

Yesterdays entire session of the GRIM
inal court was occupied in the hearing OF
the case against Lizzie Potts for assault
and. battery with intent to murder Mary
Eliza Johnson. 1t is alleged that Lizzie
and Mary had quarrel about the lat
ter's husband, and Mary was stabbed
nine times. The case is in the hands of
the Jury.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Washington, Feb. 17.-Mrs. Clevelands
reception at the white house to the Con-
gress of Mothers commenced at IL 80 and
for an hour steady stream of visitors
shook hands with her in the blue parlor,
the officials estimating the number of
visitors at 300 mothers with a sprinkling
of minor offsprings and an occasional
father. The introductions were made by
Mrs Theodore BirneY.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
INEERIoR cRIMINAI. COURT.

w. o. Martin, adultery; continued until
today.
Fred Stull, alias Starr, swindling; $50
and costs and thirty days extra.
Ed. Coleman, swindling; $50 and costs
and thirty days extra.
Will Moran, larceny; SIS.
Cora Wright disorderly conduct; SIS.
Will Hays, refusing to work after sem
tence; SIS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
cHANcERY COI1RT.

Lizzie Perry, pro ami James Walker
sues her husband Reuben Perry, for an
absolute divorce on the ground of de-
sertion. They were married in 1871 and
lived together until 1894, when it is al
legged, Reuben deserted his better half.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
TO FLORIDA VIA SOUTHERN

Railway--Winter Tourist Rate Now in
Effect.
Winter Tourist Tickets to points in
Florida via Southern Railway are now on
sale. Through Pullman Sleepers, and ex-
cellent schedules. For rates, route and
further information, apply at Passenger
office, No..7 North goth street, or Union
Depot.
J. P. BILLUPS. T. P. f.,
1-27-1mo Telephone 846.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
THE WEAT HER.

Georgia-Fair, southerly winds, becom-
ing variable; cooler in northern portion
Thursday night
Alabama and Mississippi-Fair Thurs
day night; cooler in northern portion;
variable winds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
SAM JONES

Will lecture In Seals hall Wednesday
night, Feb. II. for the benefit of j. H.
Pools tent. Subject: The Battle of
Life, and How To Win It." Admission.
so cents. feb-12-6t3
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

For that tired feeling Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has no equal. It invigorates the
whole body.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Goulding Fertilizer company VS.. Cen
trail of Georgia railroad; with the jury,
Butler ct al. VS.. f. p. O'Brien; on trial.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
"A PROGRESSIVE MOVE.

There has been much discussion with
IN the last few years in railroad circles
concerning the handling of excursion
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Policies written during the year, o,o37
Policies In force go, oo5
Insurance written and paid for
during the year. -. .SsI, Jos, 900
Insurance in force. .S67,4I3,ooo
Net surplus Observation-Disclosures
Amount paid in losses. $500, 900
Total amount paid in losses
since organization. -. So. 600, 900
The best company for insurants,
consequently the best company for
agents.
First-class Agents wanted in every
county where we are not represented,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Phone j. e. Gossett when
your pipes burst iI.3o-t:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

We beg TO inform our
friends that we can furnish
Butchers Boston Polish for
Waxing floors, any size
packages.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

we also rent weighted
brushes to those who do not
care to buy them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Little Paint Stores Strictly Pure Paints are
Perfec ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Nothing is handsomer or
cleaner than a beautifully
Waxed floor.
LITTLE PAINT STORE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18

Everybody is buying the 'Old Dutch Fro
cess Lead" 1t is The best on earth"
rts
It. T.. MCGOWAN PAINT CO,
1920 Second Avenue.
Birmingham A,a
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-18
MRS. cLEvELAND's RECEPTION

1-27-1mo. Telephone S46
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-04-28

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Wan ingte mir 80"
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rNi9ts, ni9ts!!" tpe6rte er ab.
@r tanb auf unb gtng einisemale I'M 3imz
mer auf uno nieoer, bann iebte er fib nieosr
neben MIDI uno ieuf5te tief:
nMlio muB i'd morgen mad @erramonte
fabren, Inn Carlo oeinen &prb gu iiberbriuz
gen. ~2angpeilige @eI6i8te! DIN @nbe
59reibe i9 lieber. 9u %tOnnteit mir ben 8rief
tpO9l aufieben, Sinh! Ober, tpeiBt BIZ mas?
MGe. Sournier ipa ibn i6reibsn. Die pirb
oas 9eipiB ausge3ei9net fertig brinaen.
S9aoe, ouB @arlp ni9t I'M fe ungebalten
bat, 8ie f0nnte iie al5 8rGfin @ecbi mad
9er5ensluit N%ritbmetit treiben."
Wdbrenb er Ipra9, fam mir bic Crime
rltng an oas 9eriprehen, peldes i9 Beaten
gege6en.
nNein, @dterden," Iagte i9, nbu brau6It
tpeoer gu i9reiben, nod mad Serramonte
gu fabren. Sd min ielber BIN, neil i9 8ea=
ten perIpra9, teinen 9eirutsantrag an5uneb=
men ooer db5ulretle1, pb1e porber tbren Gatb
ein9ebolt 81 6aben."
Metn 8ater madte cine drgerLi6e 8e@
tpegung. nSbOriAtes @eripre9en!" REF er,
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min bid sliidti4 ieben, 10. glidli9, ipie beine
Mutter unb ih es sepeien iinb. Dies fam
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06

non were his wife, his son and daughter.
his sonin-iaY, James W. Orr. an emit
nent young lawyer; his daughter-in-law.
Mrs. Fred Click, and the ex-goyernor's
TWO grandchildren. George Washington
Click and George Click Orr.
Governor Leedy has become alarmed
over the outlook for a second nom ma
ton. and Is now extending the olive
branch to those whom he has snubbed.
Among others with whom he wants 10
make peace is John W. Breidenzhal,
chairman Of the Populist state commit
tee. but mis- trea tment of Breidenshal
has BEEN SO shabby that he viii and il
impossible TO enlist BreidenthaFs serv-
ices under his banner Breidenshal was
called in for advice for the first time
Jew days ago. when ii came to the cleo
ton OF state house engineer. When
the governor sent for him, ne was al
most paralyzed. But he went over. ana
when asked whom he thought would pe
the proper man TO elect, said: We'll,
inasmuch as you have seen fit to make
all the important appointments without
consulting the state committee, I, as
chairman. do not feel like making any
Recommendation whatever for such an
important place as state house engineer.
Just name any old person. I guess Il
can't make matters any worse"
II you have run down system build II
up and gain new life with Hoods Sarsa-
pariila
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
"SWEET SACRED SONGS"
Tributes of Praise From Wichita
r1usicai Talent.

Church choirs are getting the Sweet
Sacre5 Songs" There are dozen songs
in the book that will cost in sheet music
6s cents each. a number OF them al 20
cents each, and not a piece in the entire
collection OF hfty-nine that can be pur-
chased for less than IS cents. You can
secure the whole So songs FOR Is cents.
al the Eagle ounting rom.
AeA
To the Publisher ct the Eagle:
am delighted with my copy OF ''S <eet
Sacred Songs" AS collection II IS
distinct advance over anything I have
heretofore examined. Il is case where
familiarity will produce affection. Tn
like other low-pr1ced music. the paper
and prints are OF good grade, making
this beautiful folio worth many times
ne price asked for *.
A ". sICKNER.
Director Sickner Conservatory O.
Music
To the Publisher Of tie Eagis:
II have examined the collection,
Sweet Sacred Songs" and am perfectly
asto1s1ed ina. So me co.seciion can
De furnished a; 80 loS price. 7. "a ca
silly worth SIX times the price asked. and
every homo should have one. TIE value
" me presence o: such music Ia home
cannot be overestina;et. and eyeryoas
should take advantage os this opporf1-
nifty 50 generously furnished D. TIA Ea-
gle Yours truly.
JESSE z CLARK
"Suo't % nlsie. pubic schools
TO TIE Publisher 81 t5s Ezg.e:
II am CAD - ka0z tas. you are hzy-
lrg such rua On Sweet Sacred Songs
lis zen- Wa2f L costs 20 yroc1-e
]. Is mere rife compared ~1;E The .e<.
vo-.1 " me coiiec:lon- take pleasure
n Recommending !; 20 AZ lovers o.
Bzc-ed soasa u. NBODEN.- :
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
PirA AND POINT.

The acme of pcliteness was reached
by mining superintendent who posted
placard reading: please do not
tumble down the shaft" Melbourne
Weekly Times.
-"Scribble.always was lucky dog"
What's he got now?" Invented a new
form Of dialect story, Q cross between
Scotch and toughs' slang. that no one
can understand. His fortunes made
Cincinnati Tribune.
-Delicately Put.-"And how did he
oie?" asked the lady who had come west
to inquire after the husband she had
lost. "Er-by request, ma,am." said tho
gentle cowboy, as mildly and regretful-
~ as possible Journal.
-Jones-"Great guns! You're get
ting deaf, old man." Smith-"rm not
/ could never hear better in my life. I"
Jones producing a watch)-''Can you
hear that watch tick?' Smith (tri-
umphantly) - Distinctly" Jones
That's queer. The watch isn't run
ning."-Household Words.
Republican Limitations. - Pop
per-" said Willie, lis this republic ?"
Yes, my son." "And can we do as we
Please?" THAT is the law, unless we
please to do what is wrong" rs skat-
ing wrong, pap" mo. indeed" Then
I'm going. Ma said / shouldn't, but if
the law says" He.didn'tgo.-Harpers
Bazaar.
An Explanation.-Two ladies had
called. and while they were waiting for
their cards to be taken up. they exam
ined tho pictures. This" said one.
must be ono of the old masters." If
ye place, ma'am," replied the servant,
who was standing in the door, we're
mistaken. All thin picters belongs till
the missus." -Washington Star.
A certain regiment had a very
small band, but the commanding OFF,
GERS feet were-well, very large. One
day the regiment was to march out, but
the music was not forthcoming. Where
the deuce is the band?" queried the
edjutapt. For some time there was no
reply; but when the question was re-
peated, gruff voice was heard from the
lear rank: 81 believe, sor, the colonel
trod On it be accident-"-Tit-Bfts.
Negro Prisoner Before Justice
Yes. sab, TUX the chicken. 1 was
gwinter make some chicken pie, and I
tux de cook book and read de direct
shuns, and hit says: Take one chicken
Hit don't say buy one chicken. or Dor
row one chicken. but hit says take one
chicken Hit don't say whose chicken
ter take, SO Jess tux de first one l could
lay my hans on. ! followed de direct
shVns in de book.~ICredit Lost.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
HUMOROUS.

IAN Fypothesis-"Papa. Why doss
tho SUIT go south in the winter?" "Oh.
/ aeppose he can afford fo."-Detroit
Journal.
The Blond-"I wonder II Ishau ever
live TO be 1902" The Brunette-"Not II
you remain % much longer" - Tit
Bits.
Laura Showing her album to .
friend)-"Isn't Il strange that our old
est pictures always make Us seem the
youngest!"-FHegende Batter.
Father caught you smoking one
Of lis cigars did he? Aud what did he
do-lick your" mo; wish he had. /"
What them" MADE mo smoke it
fight through"
IT." said the grinning savage, a.
he turned the machine gun on the dis
comfited Christian ciyilizcrs, is poor
Maxim that won't work both ways
Indianapolis Journal.
Folks nebber is saterfied," said
Uncle Eben. "Er white young lady is
allus tryin' ter git frizzes in her hair
an de cullud young lady is allus tryin'
ter git 'em out. "-Washington Star.
-OminOus.-"My wife never said =
word about a new seal sack THE win
ter" Il suppose you rejoice at that"
Not much. I'm afraid she's figuring
On getting q new '97 model WHEEL
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Put to the Test.-Mrs. Peck dur
ing the breeze)-"Before we were mar.
RED you said you would die for NO.
Henry Peck-"Weli; and il didr
Mrs. Peck-"You might do so now
Philadelphia North American
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06

miners being paid higher price and
that general support would be forlhcom-
ing.
NO STRIKE AT PEORIA.
Peoria, H., July $50 far as can be
learned none of the. coal miners in this
vicinity have quit work yet, or have sig
nified their intention of so doing. Some
OF them were working today. and some
were celebrating the Fourth.
WORKING IN IOWA.
Ottumwa. Iowa, July 5.-Al miners
in this district are working. They are
poorly organized. NO strike is antici-
pated by the operators
THE GLASS WORKERS.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 5.-Today's ses-
sion of the glass workers convention
was short and an adjournment until to-
morrow was taken after temporary or
ganization had been effected, in order
that the delebates could participate in
the Independence day celebration in
Pittsburg. The actual business Of the
convention will begin tomorrow morn
ing, when thirteen branches of the glass
trade will be represented. William j.
Smith of Pittsburg, the national presi-
dent since 1884, will preside. Among the
matters Of importance TO come UP before
them is the annual election of officers,
reports of the grievance committees the
question of the abolition of the annual
the manufacturers demand
for a 10 per cent advance in the chimney
moves and the continuation Of the IN
limited move system.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06

Thousands of women are cast-up dead
On the shores of life because of their own
ignorance or neglect. No woman can be
Gfee from pain, or safe from the ever-threat-
ening breakers of death, who neglects to
Eake proper care of the organs that con-
Stitute her womanhood. A woman who
neglects her wonianly-seh will be sickly.
nervous, paiu-racked and fretful, and sp-
preaching maternity will be menace Of tie
brave. II is easy for a woman to avoid this
suffering and danger.
Wise women know that DR.. Pierce's Fa-
gorite Prescription is a marvellous remedy
for those troubles that make a woman life
miserable, and ELL the period of prospect
i've motherhood with fears. II is the dis
rovery of an eminent and skillful specialist,
Or. R. V. Pierce, for thirty years chief con-
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Surgical Institute. at Buffalo, N Y. Over
10000 women have testified TO the almost
miraculous action of this wonderful remedy
1t works directly on the organs distinctly
feminine. It makes them strong and
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1t insures baby's health and makes its ad-
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sell 1t. Nothing else is Just as good.
Mrs. c. A Conner. of Allegheny Spring. Mont
gomery Co., Va. writes: Ny daughter aged Is
years, had Soitre coming or her neck and 1t
dishgured her very much; am happy to say
that II has disappeared after the use OF one bot
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DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
LATE NEWS BY WIRE.

Fort Wayne, Ind, July 5.-July S was
another hot day here. The thermometer
was above So degrees nearly all day.
Detroit, Mich. July 5.-The heat be-
came less unbearable towards evening.
but four deaths from prpostrations are
reported during the day in the city and
vicinity.
Gloversville. n. Y, July Sat the
Nathan Lieraut hospital field today Ar
thnr A. Zimmerman, paced by a triplet,
made an exhibition mile in 200 1-2. He
also went a haf-mile against time
in 81 1-2.
Chicago, July 5.-Today was cooler, but
the pavements and buildings had stored
up sufficient heat to make things uncom-
Portable. There were nine deaths and
twenty-eight prostrations. three of them
probably fatal.
Cincinnati, O., July 5.-The heat con-
tinued today. twenty-five cases of pros
tration have been reported in the city
and eight deaths. The streets were al
most deserted, only those going out whose
business was imperative.
Worcester, Mass, July 5.-The chief
attraction at the race promoters meet
at the fair ground this afternoon was
the attempt by Jimmie Michael to lower
the track decord of 2:OS in a flying start,
paced by one of his bankruptcies. He
gave a pretty exhibition of riding. but
enc Of the chains Of the quad broke and
Michael had to do most of the last half
mile alone. He finished the mile in
POS 2-5.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
ENDEAvQRERs ON THE COAST
Only . Few OF the Advance Guard Yet In
Snn FranciSco.

San Francisco, July Sat the principal
hotels this morning only few delegates
of the Christian Endeavor convention
were found 70 have registered. but a
number of the advance guard Of Endeav-
orers mad secured quarters. Among those
who have arrived is General Secretary
John Willis Baer.
He comes filed with enthusiasm for sue
cess for the convention and declares HIM
self charmed with the elaborate prepara-
tions made by both the Christian En-
deavor organization and the business
men OF the city.
Central Methodist Episcopal church
was packed last night al the Christian
citizenship meeting" held in honor OF the
delegates of the Christian Endeavor Or
ganization. Representatives Of the soci-
ETY. from Mexico, Peru, Montana, Idaho.
Pennsylvania and Oregon were present.
Christian Citizenship" was the theme.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-06
oEsERTioNs FROM The NAVY.

sfany Of the Var vessels Without
Their Full Complement of Men.
Many of the war ships of the United
States navy are without their full COM
pienent Of men because Of dGertioas>
Many OF the men have left the vessels 70
which they were attached without per
mission aud it has been found necessary
On board OF some Of the vessels togrsct
shore leave Only TO the men who have
served on the vessels . D1g time. an0
who can be relied upon 10 return when
their leave has expired
OF the ships that have lost men By
deserton the cruiser Raleigh has suf-
fered most. The vessel ieet New York
TO join the fleet Of wzr vessels on the
European station. and TO rciiere the
cruiser Cincirpeti xtish vii return 70