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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
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POLICE PICKINGS.
It Was a Quiet Saturday, But Last Night Two Serious Affrays Were Had
 on Second Avenue.

After comparatively quiet day, the Rolice officers wEre kept busy just before midnight, but the threatened rush soon disappeared and all was again quiet
 Officer Scott was worked very hard for about an hour before reporting off He arrested Paris Wilson, young negro boy, for assault with intent to murder. II is said that Wilson stepped-up behind a Greek and hit him over the head with a billiard cue. The man was badly hurt but was soon found to be not dan gerously wounded. The troubl- took place on Second avenue and Twenty first street.
 After making seceral minor arrests, Officer Scott caught a young white man named Char=y Riches in a saloon on Second avenue and Twenty-seeond street for assault with intent to murder. It is alleged,that he struck anoth f white man over she head with a billiard cue. ge The man was uncorscious for several hours, but was.finally revived. TS ss {, Officer Nix arre sted Jack Goldenon a charge of assault and battery ops Lizzie Golden and. later, put case ofgrand larceny against him.
 Several other arrests of minor import were made during the night. but, as a whole, 1t was a quiet Saturday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
THE MANLY ART.
Lovers of the Prize Ring Witness Some Good Sport = McElroy-Pe son Bout Drawn, Being
 Stopped in the Sixth
 .-++ Round.

About 600 lovers of the manly art gath cred in the arena of the Birmingham Athletic club last night to witness the boxing and wrestling bouts which had been arranged.
 The first number on the progra mme was antexhibition of bag punching. It was greatly enjoyed.
 This was followed by a three-round boxing match between Oscar Gier and Charles Orr. The men were evenly matched, and an excellent exhibition of the art was given.
 The wrestling bout between Prof. J. E. Miles, instructor of the Univ7rsity of the South at Sewanee, Tenn, and Prof. c. H. Miles the instructor of the Athetid club followed {. The, men are brothers, and No. athletes. In one round of four minutes neither man secured a fall.
 A five round boxing bout between Bas- som Wilson and Jack Phillips followed. Wilson had all the best of the fistic argu- ment, but no decision was given. Both were very active and did considerable punching, but Phillips seemed to be out of his class. es q N
 A Gracoe- -Roman' wrestling match, tw6 falls ir three, was won by Charles Orr from Louis Wise after four minutes of hard work.
 The Miles btother| followed by an exl hibition of catch catch-can wrestling gaming a fall.
 The event of the evening followed and was announced as ten-round boxing match between Eugene McElroy, of Bir- mingham, and Peter Reterson, of Chi cago. Capt. j. B. Morson was refsreei and Prof. J. E. Miles official timekeeper The gloves used weighed 3 ounces.
 Time was called at 10:35 o'clock and the men faced each other in the center of the ring. Some very clever sparrirg was indulged in, when Peterson opened with jab for the face The difference be tween the men was very marked, as Pe- terson. weighed only 140 pounds, while McElroy was at least twenty pounds hsaviers The former was by far the most active and most scientific, but Me Elroy's excessive weight gave him what ever advantage he possessed.
 The first round was very fast, with Peterson on the defensive. He drew first blood toward the close of the round from his opponents nose
 Second Round-Peterson was on the de- fensive. but showing the greatest ability. Several times, and repeatedly, he was fouled, but the referee refused to allow it. Every blow struck by McElroy was of a supicious character. Round Threes-Pe. erson countered re- peatedly on McEiroy's face and on nose. He clearly outpointed his antagonist, and smiled at the 1attar's frartic efforts. This, as was the preceding one, was Pc terson's round.
 Round Four-ToElroy was very slow and seemed fred. His blows lacked steam, and he received some terrible counters on his damaged nasal append age. Again Peterson had the best of the bout.
 Round Five McFlroy was badly worst ed, and showed the e,worse for we5r. Pe- terson had him going, and landed effect ivsly while Mctlroy struck wildly Me Flroy's left opsic became a mark for the Chicago mans strong left. While
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

Prof Munyon says that 90 per cent. of the people are miserable on account of somes disease Of the stomach He claims his Dyspepsia remedy will pest lively cure all forms of indigestion and stomach trouble. such as rising of fcod, distress after eating, shortness of breath, palpitation and all Affections of the heart caused by indigestion, wind on the stom-- ach, bad taste. offsnsive breath. loss of appetite, faintnsss or weakness of the stomach, headache from Indigestion sorenessSef the stomach, coated tongue, heartburn, shooting pains of the stomach, constipation,s dizziness. fairtness and lack of en4rgy, cold feet, poor circulation and nervousness. It tones up the sys- tenn, strengthens the nerves enriches the blood. and forms a new coating in worn- out stomachs or those that have be n rn- paired by physic or injurious medicfneS.
 Prof. Munyon has a separate cure for each disease. At all druggists, mostly 25 cents a vial.
 Personal lettetrs to Prof. Munyon, 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa., answered with free medical advice for any disease.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
HILL PEOPLE FIRED ON
mission to Leave Their Positions--In-l. surgents Repel Their Assailants.

Canea, April 3.-People about the town of Akrotiii, on the peninsula of that name, recently asked the foreign admir- ais for permission to leave their posi- trons, as they desired. to leave the penin- sula. The authorlza ton wasS. granted, and today the insurgsntss with their fam ilies desc nded from ihe hills, driving thsir cattle before thelns not suspec;ing any danger. They had scarcely raecned the lower ground, when 2.e00 Bashi Bazouks suddenly fired upon them at a range of only 220 yards. The Bashi Bn- zouks had emerged from Canea yestnrGay evening and made their way 70 the neighborhood of the insurgebts' posi-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

the men were boxing in the northeast scorner of the ring, McElroysagaln dis played his viciousness, and struck his an- stagonist far below the bem. Peterson doubled up and fell to the floor. In a few seconds he recovered himself and was on his feet A mix up occurred, fol- gfowed by a clineh.. During the close in- fighting Petersons wrist was injured and fhis chances waned. The labter~part of the round was in McElroy's favor.
 Sixth and Last Round-Though in- jured. Peterson toed the scratch and was determined to stay for the ten rounds. He swung his right and caught McElroy a hard blow on the neck. This seemed to rattle the latter, and he rushed on Peterson. His great weight, alone bore the game little boxer though the ropes and he hdt him repeatedly.
 Al this juncture the bout was stopped on account of the Injury to, Peterson's left wrist and the great difference in the weights The crowd jeered and hisssd the referee at this decision,ss as they wanted the bout to proceed;~ He was de- termined, however, and the mach was declared a draw. s-7r
 From a scisntific standpcint, McElroy was far outclasssd, and if. Petars6an had not Injured his wrist he would have won with ease. He made many friends by h.s gameness in the face of such great odds and his wonderful activity and scientific ability.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
TWO MIDNIGHT ASSASS|NS. Call a Respectable CoIored Man
 to His Door AND SHOOT HIM TO DEATH After Which They Make Co3d Their Esc2pe- No Clue to the Perpetrators of
 the Outage,

cowardly murder was committed this morning at 12:40 o'clock on Browns Hill on the South Side. Two men called another to his own door ard put a bullet through his breast.
 Wesley Jones, a respectable colorsd man, who has been working in the Louis- vile and Nashville freight house, had retired rather late last night. 1H+ lived on Twerty-fourth street, between Ave nues II and I.
 Just 2s he had dozed away Wesley was awaken=d d by a loud voice calling from the front pavement for him to open the door, Not suspecting anything wrong he opened the door and as he did so saw two men standing on the side walk in front of his gate. One of th=m began to ask questions concerning some party whom Wesley did not know. When he told them that he could not give them the desired information, the third man, who had been standing near fired pis- tol at him.
 At the sound of the report both of the men turned and ran across Twenty fourth street and entered the alleyway. They were h+ard running as fast as they could towards Twenty-third street. They made good their escape.
 Jones fell to tha floor and lay tn; re moaning until his wife and reighbors lifted, him up and placed him on the bed. He was able to talk and said that he recognized the voice as that of negro. He also said that both of th- men were negroes, but could give no motive for the cowardly deed as he did not have an enemy in the world.
 A next door neighbor was awakened by th- shooting and, after ascertaining the facts in the case, hurried to headquar- ters. Capt. Weir was in the officc u. time, and notified the shelf. ne same time hs ssnt Officer Johnston to the place on a horse In a short time a posse of deputies with the dogs were sent to the scene and an effort mada to trace the murderers.
 At a late hour they had not been cap- tured, but the chase was being continued
 When tha officers arrived at thep lace they found that Drs. Davis & Davis had been notified. Dr. Hogan responded to the call but was unable to do anything to save the mans life and he died in a short time.
 Wesley Jonss was employed at the Louisville and Nashville freight house and had a wife and four children-one of them girl. He YVES a sober, relia- ble workman and bore an excellent repu- tation. sas t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
HOTEL ARRIVALS. 7

Arrivals at Florence hotel yesterday: Wat G. Scott, New Orleans; w. R. Hn- Hard, Knoxville, Tenn,; G. M. Fry Louis vile; ". W. Sowell. Knoxville, Tenn; Thomas Dixon and wife. New York: T. J. Jones; w. H. Damlap, Meridian; R. P. Crockett, Nashville SE. A. Rowley, Chicago; T. H. Allison, New York; F. H. Manning, Talladsga; W.s r. Callahan, Omaha; P. Cassidy; T. O'fIearn; E. N
 Lawson; w. B. MoMath, Montreal; Mrs. M D. Montgomery, EutaY; R. Campbell James w. Doggstt New, York; ". B.
 Lee. Jr, city; P. H. Norris. Selma; Juo. Shea, Knoxville; ". T. Bal l5hale, Smythe
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
MARCH, APRIL, MAY.

The Most Favorable Season for Curing
 Chronic Catarrh.
 Winter weather causes catarrh. Every body knows this. But everybody does not stop to think that winter weather delays the cure of catarrh. It takes longer to cure a case of catarrh in the winter gener- ally than in the warm season. Spring is here. Now is the time favorable to the treatment of old and especially stubborn cases of catarrh. Read what old cases Pe- ru-na can cure under favorable circum- stances.
 J. ". Orpe Quanah, Texas writes: "I was afflicted with catarrh for twenty years; for twelve years had been partial ly deaf. I did not think I could be cured. I began taking Pe-ru-na, and now believe myself to be permanently cured"
 Just think of it! Now is the best time to be cured quick. So-called spring fever is really systemic catarrh. Pe-ru-na eradi- cates the disease completely
 Send for free catarrh book. Address The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co.,, Colum- bus Ohio.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
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MODERN BABYLON
The Subject of an Able Lecture by Rev. Thomas Dixon, at OBTien's Last
 Nigtt--Small Attendance.

Only small audience was present at O'Brisn's last night to hear Rev. Thomas Dixon discourse upon the sub ject, Modern Babylon
 The learned divine is a ripe scholar. fluent and logical in discourse and handled his subject last night in mas terly manner His lecture was marked With frequent outbursts of applause when he would score a point or draw from his imagination some lucid picture of Modern Babylon"
 Those present last night were loud in p-aising his lecture and it is understood an effort will be made to have, th@ Rev. Thomas Dixon return.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
SWINE BREEDERS MEETING To Be Held in Birmingham on
 the 20th of April. WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION  Thus Far Has Been Highly Satisfactory, Which Has Given Rise to the Call for
 State Meeting.
To the Swine Breeders of Alabama:

To the Swine Breeders of Alabama:
 The very marked increase in interest in swine breeding throughout the state manifested by the great improvement in breeding as well as by the increased num- Der of hogs raised indicates that the farmers of Alabama are awakening to the possibilities and opportunities that lie open before them along that line. - When we consider the enormous quan- titles of hog products consumed by our people, and the fact that a very large per cent of the same comes from other sections of the country, the importance of the subject of improved swine breed ing can hardly be oyerestimated.
 The very low price of pork and lard emphasizes the importance, if it does not indeed demonstrate the absolute ne- cessity of improved breeding, so as to produce the highest quality of meat and at the lowest cost.
 In all lines of business it has been shown that cooperation of those en- gagged therein is of great advantage. Many of their interests are in common. Much can be accomplished by united ef- fort that never could be done single handed Perhaps in no line of business is cooperation fruitful of greater advan- tages than that of agricultural pursuits. Upon consultation among quite a num- ber of swine breeders throughout the state, it was unanimously agreed that it would be of great advantage for the swine breeders to come together and form themselves into an organization for the advancement of the interests of the swine breeding industry.
 Therefore a meeting will be held for that purpose at Birmingham. Ala, on April 20 and 21, to organize a state swine breeders association. A very interest ing programme will be provided for the meeting, including several papers on sub jects of interest to swine bree ITS. One of the most interesting and valuable features of the seting will be the SCOT ing of hogs of the various breeds, and in- structions given in scoring by an expert scorer, as mentioned in the last issue of the Southern Agriculturst. Reduced hot5l rates have been secured, and it is expected that a rate of one and one-thrd fare will be given by the railroads.
 Persons who desire to atterd are re- quested to notify Dr. R. Y. Jons Bir- mingham, Ala, as early as possible, and it is greatly desired that there be a full attendance at the business meeting at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, the 20th. for organization. Print=d programs will be sent out on application as soon as pre- pared.
 Papers throughout the state are re- quested to publish this notice and give the enterprise as much assistance as possible.
 J. T. WATT (Greenville)
 E. A. BISHOP (Talladsga)
 F. M. BOYKIN (Montgom=ry.)
 HECTOR D. LANE (Athens.)
 W. K. PICKLNS (Livingston.)
 S. NJ HANBY (RirmiD9han)
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
LAST DAY AT LITTLE ROCK.
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Newport, Ky, April 3.-The weather was somewhat spring-lil1e today and the attendance fair. Track fast First Race-Seven furlongs. Dunois, 101 s(GatewOod), ? to l. won; J. H. C., sec #ond; Imp. Sauteur, third Time, 1:29.
 Second Race--Four furlongs. Rich ard J.. los (Hart), to 1, won; Judge Quig- ley, second; c. O. B., third. Tim, :49.
 Third Race-Six furlongs Panchita, 105 (Sherrin), 10 to 1, won; Vengeance, second; Hannett. third. Time, 1:21A.
 Fourth Race-AIile. Everest, 92 (Gate- wood), to 1, won; Simple Jack, second; Gro o=sus third. Time. 1:42%.
 Fifth Race-Mile. Judith Ill q. HID, to 10, won; Chicot. second; Parson, third. Time 1:43.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

50 horses and mules for sale, consisting of large draft horses and mules, weighing from 2,2OO to 2,7OO pounds a team; also fancy drivers suit able for family purposes. Con- tractors. miners and farmers will save money by giving me a call before purchasing. Cor. 24th and Morris ave.
 Geo. G, Phillips.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
THE TURF.
LAST DAY AT NEW ORLEANS.

 New Orleans, La., April 3.-Clear weather overhead but a heavy track af ter a deluge all morning, ruled for the wind-up here today. Only one favorite won, and the long 121-day racing season ended
 First race, six furlongs-Irish Lady. 101 Oorsey), to 5, won; Lord Fairfax, sec ond; sharon, third. Time, 1:1S%
 Second race seven furlongs-Ilia, 95 (Clay), 12 to i; won; Moralist, second 1; Styx, third. Time, 1:35h.
 Third race, mile and half-Little Tom, 92 (Senger) to i, and Otho, ran a dead heat, two lengths from Linnettee, third Time 2:51h.
 Fourth race, mile-Ben Waddell, 104 (CampbelD, 2 to 1, won; Marquise.~ .~sec- ond; Judge Steadman. third. Time. 1:4S14.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Gil Fordham, 103 CT. Burns), to g. won; Pat Morrisscy, second; MT. Dunlap, third. Time, 120. Sixth race, six furlongs, for gentlemen riders-Plutus 145 (Mr. Johnston) to 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
SMITH $ MONTGOMERY
 BOOK AND STATIONERY GO.
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Avondale Land Company will be of Birmingham on. Monday, the 18th day of April, 1s97 at 10 o'clock a.. m.. for the purpose of electing board of directors to serve for the ensuing year. and to transact such other business as may legally come before them.
 F. l.. BIVINGS, B. F. RIDDEN,
 Sec and Treas. President
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhoders of tie Avondale Stove and Foundry com rany will be held at the office of the com pany, Avondale Ala, Monday. April F. 1897, at noon, for the election of officers and such other business as may come before the meeting. JAS. BROW FER,
 3-ll-;hu&sat-4w Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The revival services arc attracting large audiences. and doing great good. The programme is as follows: Consecra- ton services. S:45: address to Sunday mon, II; ''The Prodigal Mother for la dies and girls, 2:30; Sampson in Fetters of Brass" for men and boys. 3:45. Dr. Simmons has his hands full
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

Now is when you need Scott's Emulsion, especially if you had the Grippe, and the system is depleted and you are virtually exhausted. A tonic won't do. You need the combined food and tonic properties of Scott's Emul- sion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites and Glycer- inc. It will give you flesh and strength, and tone up your nervous system in a manner that will almost sur prise you. Ask your doctor about it, if you will. His word will strengthen ours.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Celebrated Splint Coal. Walker-NeWnlan Coal Go.
 Phone 3l7. g. 16- we'd fri-sun
PERSONAL.
12-16-wed- fri-sun

FIRE SALE-About $10,000 in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price T. C. King, 2026 First avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
CHURCH SERVICES.
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

Corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, Rev John G. Murray, rector. Morning prayer and Sunday school 9:90 a.. m; holy communion, Il a. m. evening" prayer, 7:S0 D. m. All are cordially in- vited.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

No such magnificent array of Millinery and Dry Goods has ever been shown in this city as that which will be dis played Monday and Tuesday, April 5 and 6, and nowhere can equal choice or equal val ues in fine merchandise be found.
 LoVeman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
MISSIONARY.

Rev. Thomas J. Beard missionary Fifth Sunday in Lent. Bessemer H. C., 1O45 a. m.; Woodlawn, F. P, 3:30 D. m 1; Avondale, E. F., 1880.
 Monday April 5. Blocton, 7:3O D. m. {; Tuesday. 6, Brookside, 7:3o p. m. We'd nesday, 2, Patton, 7:30 D. m; Thursday, 8, Blossburg, 7:30 D. m.; Friday, g, Ad- amsville, 10:30 a. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
PASTORS UNION.

The Pastors Union will meet Monday morning, April 5. at the First Methodist church. pr. J. w. Newman will present a paper on "The Practical Basis and Methods of International Fellowship and All pastors urged to at tend. lS
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

won; Mrs. Bradshaw. second; Twelve Fifty third. Time, 1:23A.
 Seventh race, one mile-Rolandis, 101 (-), 9 to 2, won; Kenston, second; 1; Surveyor. third. Time, 1:53A.
 LAST DAY AT LITTLE ROCK.
 Little Rock, Ark, April 3.-The races closed today.=a
 First Racs-Ha1f mile. Mike Haverly, 100 (Hinkeyl, 3 to 5, won; Herman Kahn, second; Volante, third. Time, :53.
 Second Race-Five furlongs Siegfried 103 (Garner), to 8, won; Easquit, second !; Revenue. third. Time, 1:04A.
 Third Race-Six furlongs. Tin Cup, 93 (Wilhite), 215 to 1, won; Joc-o-Sot, sec ond. Nina Louise, third Time 1:18h. 1. Fourth Race-Dsclared off.
 Fifth Raee-Haf mile. Frisco, 9S (Wilhite), T to 10, won; Nora, second i; Mordeea, third. Time. 5SA.
 Sixth Raee-Five furlongs War Club (Garner). 21s to 1, won; Dunmore, second i; Play Boy, third. Time, 106
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.

WE secure situations for our -k graduates. All commercial branches taught. Day and night sessions. Send for catalogue Massey's Business College, Nine teenth and Third avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
BISHOP HARGROvE HERE ' <

ef Bishop Hargrove arrived in the city yesterday, and is the guest of the: Rev. Davis of St. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church. The Bishop will occupy the pull
 pit at St. Johns Church at Il o'clock this
 morning. The public is cordially in-
 vited.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

J. T. WATT (Greenville.)
 E. A. BISHOP (Talladsga.) F. M. BOYKIN Montgomery HECTOR D. LANE (Athens) W. K. PICKLNS (Livingston.) s. M. HANBY (Birmingham)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
A HOLY TERROR.
But tho Little Battenburgs Love Her AL
the Same.

Bot tho Little Battenburgs Love Her AL
the Same.
The ruler of Balnioral castle, accord
ing to the Strand Magazine, is not the
queen, but the housekecper, Mrs.
Mussens, a typical parsonage of her
class, gowncd always in rustling black
silk, lace-trimmed apron and white cap.
She and the queen arc said to be excel
lent friends, and many q gossip have
they had together when affairs of state
have been laid aside.
Mrs. Mussens also stands high in the
favor of the little Battenbergs, who are
sure to seek her out as soon as they
have landed at the castle, for she fair
~ idolizes the little ones and keeps
many treasure in her apartments with
which to regale them.
To the world at large Mrs. Mussens is
a holy terror. Her word is law, and she
enforces it at the point of the bayonet
or the broomstick. 1t is said that once
the queen wanted certain maid to
whom she had taken a fancy detailed
TO the care OF her own room. but the
housekeepcr demonstrated. telling her
majesty that it was quite out of order
and she really must not spoil the serv-
ants by undue notice. The queen was
wise enough not to insist, and dear
Mrs. Mussens" won the day.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16

10 Telephone calls Promptly Answered
Day or Might.