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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART
Charles |. Mccormack Found
Dying in His Room.
WAS PROBABLY ACCIDENTAL
Had No Cause For slicide-Was Foreman of
the Coke Ovens at RObertstown Fur
naces Near Bessemer
WAS PROBABLY ACCIDENTAL
speclal to rre Age-Harald.

Special to The Age Herald.
Bessemer, Nov. 29.-This morning at
about 1890 o'clock a shot was heard in
the rear of the office Of the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company's Rob
ertstown furnaces, and a few seconds
later Charles l.. Mccormack was found
dying, his heart pierced by a bullet
Charles J. Sharpe. head office man for
the company in Bessemer, was the first
ito reach his side, and with him in the
building ait the time were Messrs. r. e.
Evans and Claude Reville
Mr.. Sharpe this Afternoon said: 81
was in the front room of the office with
Mr.. Evans talking to Mr.. Reville, street
tax collector, who was seeking informa-
tion about furnace collections, when
Mccormack walked through and went
Ito his sleeping room, WHICH DIS in the
rear of the same building Only a few
minutes elapsed before we heard the
shot, and followed by the either two
men 1 rushed to his room, where we
found him lying ca the bed, dying, his
left side, in the region of the heart,
bleeding from the bullet wound and a
32-caliber revolver lying at his side. He
died in a few minutes and before doc
tor arrived
While there is talk of suicide around
town, his friends and acquaintance do
not believe so, as they can learn Of no
motive nor was there a reason to
prompt destruction.
Charles L. Mccormack had been fore
man of the coke ovens at Robertstown
for over a year, and had been connected
with THE Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail
road company for many years. He was
brother of G. B. Mccormack, of Bir-
mingham, general manager of the same
company, and was 30 years old and I'M
married. His home was in Missouri, and
only a few days ago his old father ar
rived in Birmingham on a visit which
was cut short by the tragedy. and to-
NOR he Will return home with the dead
body of his SON.
A thorough inquiry among the friends
of the deceased who had been with him
the past few days, brought out the fact
that there had been nothing unusual in
his actions and no change in his usual
good-natured disposition; so there can
be only one conclusion--that the shoot
ing was accidental.
Mr.. Mccormack was we'll liked by the
men under his charge and had many
friends.
BESSEMER NOTES.
Rev. E. H. Hawkins preached his fare
well sermon yesterday morning to a
large congregation. In the evening
there were union services at his church,
led by Rev w. r. Ivey, assisted by Rev.
w. II. Finn. Mr.. Hawkins left today
to attend the Methodist conf renee, which
convenes at Florence Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mus. j. Marks entertained
twenty-four at progressive whist Satur-
day night. Mrs. w. l.. Dellhetm won
the ladies' prize, glove box, and Mr..
B. Goldberg a cuff box, the gentleman's
prize. Delightful refreshments were
served.
The young peoples societies will hold
union services ait the Baptist church to-
might.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

of S. D. McLemorel of this place, to Miss
Laura Fitzpatrick, Of Gilmore, which
event Will occur ON December o. Mr.. Nc
Lemore is ons' of Prattyiles bsst bust
ness men, and a most excellent gentle
man, and ths, bride-to-be is one of the
most popular young ladies in this part
of the stale.
There is a good deal of talk about
building some NEW houses in this place,
and as there are but few dwellings fer
rent in tbs town it would seen to be a
good idea ITO build them. There is not a
completed vacant house in the town.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
Venezuelan asnl,alt land IS ROW assgrted

Venezuelan asphalt land is now asserted
to be for the purpose of breaking the
asphalt combine SO that murtcipaf
ownership of asphalt paving plants may
be assisted and to permit the laying OF
asphalt pavings by local contractors in
stead of allowing the combine to mo-
lnopo1ize the business. The governor
does not yet admit his connection with
the asphalt business but in an interview
today he declared that asphalt is the
coming pavement. Within seven years
nothing else will belaid."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
AIlIHE IHEATER.

Julia Marlowe will doubtless be greeted
by the best of Birminghams social ele-
ment when she appears at O'Bmens
opera mouse on Thursday night in her
late sit success, Fer Bonnis Prince Char-
Ile" Miss Marlowe Is supported py
large and distinguished company a fao.
CARRIES a complete scenic equipment for
her plays.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Unknown White Man, About IS Years Old, Run
Over Near Greenye.

SPECIAL to The ge-Herald.
Greenville, Nov. 29-An unknown
white man, about 35 years old, was
killed by a train near here last right.
Two pawn tickets were found in his
pockets, both given by Louis Weber, of
Chicago, to F. E. Bentley.
On his person was also found an en-
velop addressed to P. d. Williamson,
No. ZIG Walnut street, the name of the
city and state being omitted.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
PrattyiIle Items.

PraIttville, Nov. 29.-The Circuit Court
for Autauga county. which was to have
convened on November 8, was postponed
till the second Monday in january 1898.
H. S. Doster, editor of the Prattville
Progress, was thrown from his horse
Thursday and had his shoulder dislo-
Gated. He is doing Very well at present.
He will be all right i'm a few days.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
THE GOVERNOR RETURNS.
Reports Mrs. Johnston Much improved
Today to Tuskegee.
special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery, Nov. 29.--Gov. Johrstom
returned to his office this morning from
Baltimore where he has been for a week
with Mrs. Johnston. He reports thai. his
wife has already been greatly relieved
by the Johns Hopkins treatment and that
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
SUPREME COURT c0RyENES.
Remained in Session But Short Time-Much
Business To Be Transacted.

Special to This Age-Hena1d.
Montgomery, Nov. 2e.-,rhe sup'ema
court met today, heard few motions
and adjourned until tomorrow, when a
number of decisions are expected to be
handed down.
All of The Justices look we'll and hearty
and it is understood that the present
term of the court will be the busiest in
its history.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

he believes SHE win be entirely restoHed
to her usual good health before a great
while.
He wtll go tomorrow to Tuskegee,
where he Will take part with Secretary
Wilson, of the ma tional bureau of agri-
culture. in the dedioa ton of the new ag-
1iicultural building of Booker Washing
toms Industrial Institute fer Negroes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

The ladies of the Church of the Ad-
VERT will serve lunch ait MERGERS old
stand, No. 2020 First avenue, on the
days of Wednesday, Dec. 1, and Thurs
day, Dec. 2, 1897, between the hours of
IL and 2 o'clock.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
Death of {. T. Stratford.

Special to The Age Herald.
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 29-Edwin l..
Stratford, one of the most promising
young men of the city, died Sunday
evening, after a brief Illness, at The
home of his father-in-law, Col. Charles
P. Bail.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
NEGRO FOUND MURDERED.
Will Boykin Thought to Have Been Killed by a
Convict.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Opelika, Nov. 29.-WilE Boykin, a
young negro, was found murdered near
the Chewacla lime works today with a
bullet in his brain.
There is no direct clue to the murderer,
but it Is thought to be the work of a ne
gro convict named Will Wash. An in
quest will be held tonight or In the
morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

short time ago. Fontaine is said to have
another wife. He was a drummer for
the Wager Lumber company.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
DIED,

At Bessemer. Ala, Oct. 20, Chas. L.
Mccormack.
Prayer and services will be held at his
brothers residence, No. 915 South Sew
en5santh street, at 11:15 this morning
Mo-. Fer interment by Louisville and
NashNlle train leaving Birmingham at
1890 today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30
swift I s
PE(|F|(

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market, for it does SO much more. Be-
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the rundown system, 1t cures any blood
disease. it matters not how deep-seated or
obstinate, which other so-called blood
remedies fail to reach. 1t Is a real blood
remedy for real blood diseases.
Mr.. Asa Smith, Of Greencastle,- Ind,
writes: "I had such a bad case of Sciatic
Rheumatism that I became absolutely
UNDERSTANDABLE to take my food or handle
myself in any way. took many patent
medicines, but they did not reach my
trouble One dozen bottles of s. 3. 8.
cured me sound and well, and Inow weigh
TO-"
Books on blood and skin diseases mailed free
by Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

Pingree After the Trust.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 29.-Gov. Pm
gree's object in getting possession of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

The Selma Telegram has made its az
pearance again after three weeks sus
pension on. account of its editor bein
quarantined out of Selma.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

Already plans are being formula
for the next Calhoun county fair.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

A cotton house and two bales of cotton
belonging to Coleman Reeves, at Bowles
were destroyed by fire recently.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

An enunciator system will likely
put in at the Cootsa cotton mills.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

Eden Phillips died recently ait ope-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-30

The Farmers Alliance will meet
Wetumpka in January, 1898.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

weknow Hop Bitters are above and beyond
all rs o nutritious tonic and curative.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
WHEELS PARAMOUNT.
Tho Bicycle Causes n christian EndsAvo
Society to Disband.

Tho Bicycle Causes n christian EndeAvor
Society to Disband.
Bicycle riding Is said to have lately
caused the disbandment Of q Christian
Endeavor society in Passaio, N. ]. A
large number of ths members, including
several Of the officers, have recently
learned to ride wheels, and since then,
It Is alleged, have neglected their duties
to the society to such an extent that nc
one is left to manage its affairs The
society in question Is that Of the Dutch
Reformed church, the oldest church in
northern New Jersey.
A meeting Of the society was held the
other night, and only few members
attended. 1t was the annual election OF
officers, but 10 one would allow hii
name to be put up. Let's disband the
society until winter" suggested one o
the members who recently purchased q
wheel. The suggestion was made q mo
tion and carried by large majority.
''It's too bad," said former presi
dent, "but so many OF our member
have become 80 infatuated with thei
wheels that they had not time to TAX
any interest in the society, and we hav
to give IL up"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
Monument For ncfr.ich Heine.

Heinrich Heine's sister, the Baroness
van Emden. who is still alive at the
age Of 81, having saidithat a monument
for her brother had been made in Rome
by Danish sculptor named Hasselriis,
The Pail Mall Gazette recently looked
the matter up The,sculptor nyany years
ago made a statue Of Heins/in his last
illness, holding pen in QUO hand and
roll Of paper in the other, Though the
statue obtained medal /at the Vienna
exhibition. it remained runsold for over
| 90 years, when it was bought by ths
empress Of Austria for her Villa Achil
leion in Corfu. The sculptor has now
ready monument consisting Of ar
obelisk of Carrara marble with q bus
of the poet and inscribed with thu
verse, "Was whilst du einsamc Thrane?'
He hopes that some admirer of the poe
will buy it and substitute it for th'
simple slab which now marks Heine' I
grave in the Montmartre cemetery.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
ALoss TO the storekeepers.

Complaint has been made Of outsiders
making purchases in the stationery
rooms at the capitol. It's said that sen.
ators and ex-members remaining in
Washington still continue to purchase
their stationery, etc., at the capitol.
where it is supplied at wholesale rates.
This is great injustice to the trades.
men Of the city, and it is probable that
the clerk Of the house will issue an or.
der to prevent all those not entitled te
this privilege from purchasing there. i
is said that only recently the teacher O
a stenographic school was found to b.
purchasing supplies for herself and pu
pills ON tho unfounded statement tina,
she was congressman's clerk.-Ex
change.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
To Take q Trump Census.

Statistician Connor, Laporte, Ind,
has directed tho authorities of every
town, city and village throughout the
state to take census Of the tramps
within the limit of its jurisdiction.
The plan is to issue q secret order
and OH the night named every official
will be enlisted in the work Of round.
ing mp tho tramps at the jails and list.
ing their names, place Of residence, age
and occupation, If any.
A similar plan will be carried out IN
adjacent states, tho purpose being Il
secure an accurate count of the numbe
of nomads, with the ultimate purpose il
view Of dealing with the tramp problem
-ExchauQe.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

walked Over tho Diamond.
The goods valued at 5000 stolen from
Charles A. Rosenthal Of New York by
Louis Rothkugle have been recovered
by Hall Policeman John Beard, Cam.
den, N. j.
Rothkugle was arrested recently at
the residence Of relative in Merchant.
vile, but search Of the premises failed
to reveal any Of the stolen property.
The prisoner was brought to the city
hall at Camden to await the arrival ol
requisition papers from New York. He
confessed to stealing the goods. A cor.
net, two sets Of pool balls and three
diamond rings were recovered from
Philadelphia and New York pawnshops
One ring, worth $50, however, wal
missing. Rothkugle finally admitted
that when arrested he had slipped th'
missing ring into his mouth and re
tained it there until near the city hall
when he spat it out upon the ground.
He described the spot where this hat
occurred and in few moments Police
man Beard found the ring, where it hat
remained untouched for at least TIVE
days, with hundreds Of people passing II
and fro near it.-New York World.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
"a Years Exr'erih .nce.

COOKE was nearly sensetess rrOm the
rush of blood to his head. He could
move only with difficulty The party
! repaired to,the Highhridge police sta
ton. where a dose Of whisky and wata
revived Cooke somewhat.
Cooke was arraigned before MagiS
trate Crane in the Harlem police court,
las stated. He said In his defense thaA
ihe was AN inventor. He had discoveries
. a method of utilizing the aeroplane a.
meansof accomplishing flight In tn
air. he said. His method was the oppO
site toakite principles. The pressure'c
wind. he said, against a kite held it ~ f,
but by his plan the aeroplane was tni },
kept up by the air and propelled by ,e
ir g Inclined against 1t.
His machine was, q large aeroTn an,
fashioned after the Eddy kite, on WI icl
be would suspend himself on a tru pez,
! 2Osor 80 yards below the craft ltS oult
be propelled by his standing ~ an:
! ,rorking the trapeze like sprlnp joard
He said that ne applied. to uS parl
board for permission to take pa1 achut,
leap from Washington bzidge, hJ itwa
denied him.
Magistrate Crane asked Coag if h
did not think he was trifts misty il
his head. Cooke said decidedly not. H
. said the plans for his airshl , were il
the patent Office pending approval
Magistrate, Crane discharged him afte
warning him to stop his il mping an'
. flying notions.
2 Cooke said he would ma xe his plan
: and ideas public as soonSIs he received
. word frem the patent o6ir New YOrl
l Sun.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
MORMON EMlGRANTS.
hey Left For Utah and VIII Not Prso
tico Polygamy.

hey Left For Utah and VIII Not Prso-
tice Polygsmy.
Sixty Mormon converts were among
the steerage passengers Of the steamer
City of Rome, which recently arrived
at New York. They were mostly Scotch
and English, with a few French oou-
ples- The women and children outnum-
bered the men. They were all proselytes
made by Elder Best Of the Mormon
church, who has been abroad in the in
terest of his faith for year past. All
the converts believed that their pres
ence aboard the steamer saved it from
destruction by fire. Elder Best said that
the news that there was q fire in the
hold of the steamer did not alarm any
of the converts.
"No ship has ever come to harm with
a Mormon on board," he said, land I
don't think harm will ever befall one
that has Mormon among its passen-
gers"
Elder Best was delighted over his
years labors abroad.
"The doctrines Of the Latter Day
Saints" said he, ''are spreading grand
ly throughout Europe. In Great Britain
alone we have 18 missions established,
employing over 800 missionaries, and
there are branches in Switzerland, Hol-
and and Sweden. The converts with me
are not polygamists. Polygamy is not
practiced by the Mormons since ths
president of the church issued procla-
nation advising his followers not tc
live contrary to the marriage laws Of
America.
The converts soon soser arriving start
ed for Utah New York Sun.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
HANGING IN MLNAIR
.we,,,yPeR,Lovs Paa7rIoNf ,F
!. Ardent AMATEUR INVENTOR.

tn. Flying AH.sn Inc ~ Mis-
TIL. suspsnsion hy thai Foot
mp thu Ousuud-+H Has
Applied For PATENT
p.tr;ck Cooke of Secondsavenue New
-. ,vas found hanging by b! heels
80. 5;obbridge the other morn .ng tF
n,:anen Delamater. Tho ms IN SAID
ha had been experimenting WIZ. pa-a
chnte preparatory to trying "Ae1opiane
Avinp machine, recent inFe'lt"n 'Rsl1
no r~nu nov Cooke's story to fMagistrate
s,rane in the police courtisoon aftermaru
a. annears that Cooke ia 81 gateman un
4.a N;ntb avenue elevatedirailroaA he
-. hoen experimenting in airshiEs ana
.er;n, machines, and the preceding
,,;obt he went up to Highbridge> 10 try
h;s parachute. He was accompanied ny
nan whose identity Cooke would not
reveal. The two men arrived ae hisn'
1,r;a,,a about O'Clock in the morning,
and Cookies companion proceedea ts
1oyer Cooke and the parachute over the
.;aa of the bridge near the secondspan
The % bridge is over 100 feet. high at thai
point. 49,
Oooke put his foot in ioopfor IN
y, rope. standing up and hsidine'oh WI.
I, one hand and arranging his Iarachu.
\ With the other hand. The rope wa
h ,about 90 feet long and verystout.
When the full length OF the rope ma
anean Maid out by the man on the brldg'
,ls,e fastened the end to the iron raillnl
n was then about O'Clock, COOL
y,+aouoht. Cooke was busy for sever
1minutes in fixing the parachute rope
h ~,Vhicb were much entangled. Just as
II ,rvas getting everything shipshape a.
n was almost ready to give the signal
M his companion to let 90 the rope
hand slipped and he fell.
His hand was 30 tired he could M
IA nm no longer and Inc hung suspended
the air by the loop around his anK
M Eighty feet Of space separated him IT
l the earth below. The prospect was
III especially cheerful and Cooke called
III his companion to haul him up to
II bridge. No one answered, and Co
II heard the rapidly retreating footstep
III his friend as he left the bridge.
III Cookehung suspended, trying to re
the rom with his hand, but could
do II. He called loudly for help,
III "in about week the policeman can
said Cooke. 1t was in reality just
III O'Clock when Delumater heard his O
The policeman was on his usual pa
ih and as the cries of "Helpl Murder'
Ilioei I'm dyingi" came TO him ne 10.
over the side of the bridge. and u
30 feet below him. he saw Cooke II
predicament.
He was entangled In ropes and
,vas. Delamater summoned assists
and, after much rapping ON the
railing and whistling. Policeman Q
appeared. Together the polioemen
aged TO lift Cooke 70 the bridge DO
and pick him out Of his rope Do
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06
c...., coyee Drinkers BEWARE

n you have been deceived and tried one of
the cheap bran substitutes now ON the mar.
ket. claiming to be the originpl and 10 have
great food value, and You got pound of
poorly roasted bran for your 2,c and a poor,
weak. aickish drink (what can you expect
from bran), don't be discouraged but try
GRAIN.O. IL IL made from solid grain, nice.
Iy Drowned and 2'pounds for 25c. Grain.O
takes the place of coffee at 4 the price. Get
package Of your grocer today.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

lachines for making
I'VE the Insurance Gas
25c per week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vlgor, take NoT0
Bac. the wonder. worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5Oc or si. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

M. g. Tuttle, bailiff of the common
pleas court, Cleveland, will spend his
vacation in introducing device for
putting life into lazy horses. 1t is an
electric appliance to be fastened 10 the
harness. A battery is carried in the
drivers pocket. Instead Of whipping a
horse the driver speaks to the animal
and at the same time touches button
attached to the rein. The horse is given
a slight shock, which is said to have a
wonderful effect on the animal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-06

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartlc. i0c or ESQ.
II O. O. @ fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-25
FUNERAL or CIV ORD"AK.
The Remains Laid to Rest ~ "'"s'''
with Military HOnors'

WASHINGTON, ID. c., nov. 81
funeral OF General Albert Otu""' ,,I,,1a
mander-in-Chief Of the District Ml',e'a'
who died in New York sunday took place
this afternoon from 81. John 5 hpiscopdi
church. 10. e.t....,.
The ediice was crowded WIN IIIei.u'
Of the dead man. including represent va
five army and navy officials. Rev. Dr.
MacKay Smith, assisted by Rev. Erhest
Nj. paddock. conducted the services a. Al
The conclusion. the casket. dfaped IN tne
national colors. was placed on calssoh'
The palI-bearers included representa-
tives from the District National Guard
the regular service. Kit Carson Posts
Nos. ! and ?. and the Loyai L'sloh' Is
corted by the entire brigade OF the Ma
tional Guard Of the District. troop or
cavalry from Fort Meyer. a battery OF
artillery from the Washington barracks
three companies Of United states marines
and the band OF the Sixth Cavalry. the
remains were taken to Arlington, where
the interment was made.