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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
sHEKRARD . sAOrS.

Sherrard, Sept. 15.-David Sher-
rard and son Frank are visiting with
friends and relatives at Lyle, Kas..
for two weeks.
James Moffitt. Of Taylor Ridge, was
here Sunday.
c. A. Ssmuelson shipped q car
load Of hogs Monday to Chicago.
Quite q number from Cable at.
tended the funeral of William Had.
dick, Sr.
Edward Love, who went away in
the spring to Des Moines, returned
home Monday.
Mrs. Quincy Farrcw. Of this place.
and Mrs. Charles Bradley, of Cable.
drove to Rock Island Tuesday.
Miss Dollie Lee returned home
Sunday after q 1O-days' visit with
friends and relatives in Rock Island.
Mrs. John South received word
Thursday announcing the death Of
her brother, John Frazer, Of Spring
Valley.
Lewis Shuh has bought . residence
at Cleveland. Henry county. and
will move his family and household
goods this week.
Mrs. Terrell and children and her
cousin, Miss Terrell. of Colchester,
are the guests Of Mrs. Lindstrom
and Mrs. Barrett.
Mrs. jeff Glenn and daughters. of
Briar Bluff. drove through here FRI
day on their way to Cable, where
they will visit friends.
Gus jacobson, wife and family and
Miss Hattie Stohl, who have been
visiting at Cleveland the last two
weeks. returned home Saturday.
The new school house in Samuel
sons addition will soon be COM
pleted. The building is two stores
high and has two rooms up stairs
and two down. William Sarginson
has the contract.
Luke Lee, Of Horton, Kas., arrived
here last Sunday to attend the fun
eral OF his sisters husband, William
Haddick. Sr. He will visit with hi-
brother. Robert Lee. for few day
before he returns.
Miss Nancy Limburg, who has
been away the last three or four
years at different places in Washing
ton, returned to her home at Gable
last week. and is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. j. T. Jones.
The Congregational and United
Brethren churches gave their SUM-
day school picnic last Wednesday at
Byron Jordsn's, east of town. 1t
was largely attended and all the
children and other people enjoyed
themselves.
William Haddick. ST., who had
been bank boss for the Coal Valley
Mining company the last 20 years,
died very suddenly last Friday oven
ing at 1880, at the age Of IS years
The funeral services were conducted
at the house by Kew. Daisy. after
which the Odd Fellows took charge.
The remains were inferred at the Coal
Valley cemetery. Mr.. Haddick
leaves to mourn his loss wife, three
sons, four daughters. three brothers
and two sisters. He will be missed
by his many friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
JURORS FOR SEPTEMBER.

v-n,fe Drawn For Service In the Oifeull
Court.
Yesterday At the circuit clerk q
office The following were drawn for
petit Jurors for the september term
1T the circuit cou fr m the list ap-
proved by she county board, the fire,
panel consisting Of:
Andaiusia-G. orge Burgoyne.
BOwling-Jsm-s Hutchinson.
Canoe Creek-John Dillon.
Coe-William Grob, William Nc.
Roberts, Jr.
D,ury-N. P. Lewis, David Bendle
Edgiugton-Charles Jones, Arnolo
Rursch.
Hsmpton-J. c. vogel. Perry
Willis.
Moline-John Batty, John A. John.
son, Gust M. Ford. w. W. Bearby,
Nathan Rylander, Charles Rank.
Port ByroD-George SchaiDle.
Rural P Coulter.
Rock IsIand-John shaft, William
Copp. Gustaf klotz, Charles Oswald,
c. A. Blakesley. W. A. Darling. G.
o. Huckstaedt, Gust Smith, A. Scha.
fer. William Duffin, Albert Wood,
William Dyer.
South Rock Island-Frsnk Golf.
South Moline-G. A. Darling, Ma.
son Rasmus, Walter Davis.
Zuma-Charles Heald.
The second panel is composed Of:
Andslusia-Peter Anderson.
Black Hawk-William Kale.
Buffalo Prsirie-A. j. whitney.
Coal Vslley-John Ellis
Cordova-Edward Cool, George
lew.
Edgington-Jsmes Baker.
HamPton-W. H. Ziegler, William
81. Adams.
MoIine-Mstt Ragson, L, L. Nc.
Coy. Otto Bremberg, Frank Ssmuels
DR.. E. A. Edlin, Emil Dahlheim. E
L. Curkeudahl. Ed Wiese. Geor q
Bausch. E L. Cook. A. L. Anderson.
julius Weinberg Eli De Rue, Jane.
q. dssson. Franz Gustafson.
Port By ron-Frank Axelson. Henry
Brandt.
Rock Island-Hugh Rs'ston, vii.
liam L. Aster, Emil Beselin, William
Horris, George Lamont. George Eos.
| ter, Frank Collins.
S nth MOline-J. q Thornton.
south Rock Island - Charlie.
b asher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
REYNOLDS RILLa.

Reynolds, Sept. 14.-Dr. j. A.
Birchard went over to Davenport
Friday afternoon to spend Sunday
with home folks.
o. Smith is suffering with . cold
and sore throat.
Mrs. Rose Cooper has been out in
the country for the past few days.
Rev. and Mrs. Houck left Thurs
day for Geneseo ,or couple of weeks
visit.
A great many from here attended
the excursion to the Watch Tower
saturday morning.
d. S. Mayhem. Of Marston. shipped
three cars Of fine stock of his own
feeding to Chicago last week.
ID. c. and c. r Fenstermaoher
started fer Toledo. Ohio, Wednesday
to visit sister for q few weeks.
Charles Hall departed last Thurs
day for Grandjet. Col, expecting to
remain some time for his health.
W. K. Crandell, wife and children
returned to their home at Fulton
last week after two weeks pleasant
visit here.
Miss Susie Titteripgton, of Rock
Island. returned to her home last
Thursday after pleasant visit with
relatives and friends here.
John Carr, Of near Aledo, took the
train here Wednesday afternoon for
Jackson. Ohio, where he will visit
friends and relatives for some DAYS.
r. E Bailey took possession of the
Commercial hotel Monday of last
week. and expects to be able to en-
terrain the public in . few more
days.
Letters from Mrs. W. G. Davis, at
Denver. state that her health 10
much improved, and that she ex-
poets to return to her home in 0 few
days.
Miss Mary Roseberry returned to
Rock Island to resume her duties As
clerk after . vacation Of two weeks.
She 10 much improved in health
since her rest.
Reynolds is going to have another
store opened soon, under the man.
sgement of 8. P. Ash. The corner
store. where McEntire used to keep,
will be the new attraction.
Mrs. A. F. Eckstrom, of Reynolds,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Burgoyne, Of
Andslusia. took advantage Of the ex.
cursion to Cincinnati Wednesday
and started for Kentucky. where they
will visit with relatives and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

Csscsrets Candy Cathartic. the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age, pleasant and refreshing e
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds, cure headsche,
fever. habitual constipation and bill.
iousness. Please buy and Try Q bon
OF G. c. c. today; 10. IS, 80 censs.
Sold and guarantssd 10 cure By I'll
druRgists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

August j. Bogel. the leading
druggist Of Shreveport. La. says;
DIR. Kings New Discovery 10 the
only thing that cures my cough. and
1t is the best seller l have" j. F.
Campbell, merchant of Stafford,
Ar. writes: 'Dr. Kings New Dis
covery 10 all that 10 claimed for t.
1t never fails, and 10 Q sure cure fol
consumption, coughs and colds.
cannot say enough for its merits. y
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption. coughs and colds 10 moi
an experiment. It has been tried
for quarter of century, and today
stands ut the head. Il never disap.
points. Free trial bottle Ut Hartz Z
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
SECOND LADIES' GAME.

Result Of Yestsrdsy's fousDsmsns as the
Islsnd Golf Course.
The second preliminary tourns-
ment for the ladies' handicap cup OF
the Rock Island Arsenal Coli club oc.
cured at the links on the islam
Yesterday. Miss Frances Blunt prov
'ng the second winner of the ladie.'
cup. the score being:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Buesisns' Asasca sssvo

The best SAlve In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chspped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles. or NO pay required. II Il guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction Or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale BY Harris 3 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

Burdock Blood Bitters 10 natures
true remedy for constipation and
kindred Ills. 1t acts directly on the
bowels. the liver. the skin. and
while cleansing the blood imparts
strength to the digestive organs For
sale BY Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
To Wnon ls asy Ceoosrn.

l hereby notify all people not to
trust any person on my account.
without Q written order from me to
do %, as I viii not after the 3tst day
of this month honor or pay any bill
or bills presented to me for payment
unless accompanied BY said order.
Rock Island, ILL.,, August. A. D.
1897. c. d. GORDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. . powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen.
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out OF the corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy.
1t Is certain cure for sweating, cal
lous and hot. tired, aching feet. Try
It today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for 20 cents in
stamps. Trial package free. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

People suffering from Kidney dis
eases feel . gradual but steady loss
Of strength and vitality. They
should lose no time in trying Foley's
Kidney Cure. q guaranteed prepara-
ton. For sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

CasOarets stinulste liver, kidnsys
and bowels Nevoe Glskeo. Veahsn
OF gE1pe; 10 esata
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

A Housshold Necessity.
No family should be without Fo
ley's Collie Cure, for all bowel com.
plants. For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Encouragement For the Psebls.

So long - the falling embers Of vitality ars
capable Of being re-kindled into q warm and
genial glow, ju-t % long there ia hope for the
weak and emaciated inv aid. Let him not,
therefore, despond, but derive announcement
from this. and from the further fact there IL q
restorative most potent in renewing the dilapi-
d,ted power of broken down cyst. m. Yes,
thanks to its unexampled tonic virtues, Hostel.
ters Stomach Bitters Is daily reviving strength
IN the bodies and hope in The minds Of the feeble
aud nervous Appetite, refreehing sleep, the
acquisition Of flesh and color, are blessings at
Z meant upon the reparatiSe processes which this
priceless invigor ant speedily initiates and carries
to . succe sf1l cncIusion. Digestion lie re-
stored. the blood fertiiised and sustenance A.
forded to each lifs-sustaining organ by the Bit-
tiers. which il inofsnsive even 70 the feminine
palate, vegetable in composition, and thoroughly
safe. Use it, and regain vigor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

LNOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il of 30 bushels or over At e. 50 per ton do
uvered @. o. d. to any part of the city. Leave
orders ut Commercial house barber shop. Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE "A GOOD
II paying bakery business at ii00 Third ave.
nue.. Owner wishes TO engage In other bust.
nOo4 win take real es: ate In exchange. ON
o. above number for particulars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Lbosaood - WOa.

Bongeld, ILL.,, Aug. II. 1851
am subject to cramps aud collie, and
have used many remedies. but ind
Foley's Colo Cure beats them al. |"
w. l.. Yeats. For sale BY +. II.
Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-A FURNISHED BRICK RES.
y idence, eight large rooms; rent reAs0na-
blo Apply IT 2so6 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

A TTENTIoN ENGLISHMEN- ORG NIZER
IA wanted for order Sons of St. George. A
fraternal and beneficial society of English.
men. Address Charles Meuri,sc, 1904 Wabash
avenue Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Special.

We are selling ice cream-best
mske-5 and 10 cent dishes. Also
candy. cigars and tobacco.
E. j. DEAN,
Fifth avenue and Fifth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

VroR SALE OR RENT-A HOUSE OF 10
II rooms at 1910 Third avenue: contains oil
modern improvements and d In good repair
Apply 70 f. q. Frazer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

TOR RENT-FOUR ROOM FLATONTWEN.
= tieth street; go per month Apply 70 z.
b. Stafford, Masonic Temple block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

TOR RENT-A LARGE FRONT ROOM
II with furnace heat hot and cold water In
room: and privilege Of bath, with board, at
1903 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
FOR SALE.

E,OR sALE-Two HOTELS. GORDON I
y Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

TNOR RENT-6-ROOM HOUSE ON SEW.
II eth avenue and Tenth street. Newly pa.
psred and painted. Apply to George F. Roth,
Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16
Carpets.

Our stock Of isgrain art
squares 10 very Large end all
the new colors In dark green,
red, broWn and blue.
Il will pay You 10 call and
sse our large assortment Of
Smyrna rugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-16

We have some new and novel
designs in fancy chairs and odd
pieces which win pay yea TO
call and investigate.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Only Six Deeds Filed For Record in the Probate
 Court With No Important Sales.

Tn the probate court yesterday the deeds to the following realty transac- tions were filed for record:
 Julia A. Bailey to Dr. U G. Mason Lola A. block 3, East Woodlawn; $50.
 H. J. lA1clCord and wife to Frank Mo- reIlo-Fractional part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of sec ton A, township 16, range west; $25O.
 D. $. Grace and wife to Robert N. Hall-One acre in the n5r,hwest corner of secion 30. township 17, range 1 west; $2o.
 J. O. Peables and wife to Norah Me Comnalc-Lots and 5, block 8, in the southeast quarter of section 20, township IT, range wea; $90.
 Jchn F. White and wife to Mary J. Nelson--1Ncur hundred and thiuty acres near Browns station, Dallas coun- ty; also lots and 8, block S4S, city of Birmingham; $2,005.
 10. A. Penn and wife to Leni E. Terry Quit claim to lots 6 and 8, block IT, city; s33.84.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
THE PARTICIPANTS FINED
W0ODSON $25 AND COOPER $5 FOR | ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
Case Against "Barkeep" Satterfield Wouldn't Hold Water-Effort to Get the Mayor
 to Reduce or Remit the Fine.

@ The trial of Vaccinating Surgeon A. M. inal court yesterday morning. He was fined $25 in one case of assault and bat tery with weapon on Ernest Cooper The case against M. l.. Satterfield fell through, and Dr. Woodson was taxed with the costs. The negro boy Ernest Cooper, was fined $5 on a charge of abusive language.
 The facts in the case were shown to be substantially the same as given in The Ag5-Herald yesterday morning. Wood son went into the barber shop in the rear of the Dude" saloon on Second avenue, to vaccinate the inmates. The boy told him that he had been vac- cinated and went to secure his ceTtiff- cate. The boy used some uncouth lam guage towards the surgeon and the lat ter struck him with his fist. Woodson walked to the Estes Stove company, sev eral doors below, and secured a hatchet. The blade was broken and only the poll was attached to the handle He return ed ito the barber shop and struck the negro over ths head with the weapon.
 Officer Scott arrested Woodson, who had M. l.. Satterfield arrested on a charge of assault and battery on him. Judg'a Feagin held that there was no case against Satterfis1d. In all, Wood son was fined S2750 An effort has been made to have the fine remitted or re- duced by Mayor Evans.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
IRISH AMERICANS WILL GO
BIG DELEGATIONS WILL GO TO THE
 CENTENNIAL
From Birmingham, Montgomery, Pratt City, Bessemer and Points-Rousing Meet
 ing at Hibernian Hall Last Night.

The Birmingham Irish-Am=rican Gen. tennial club met hast night in Hibernian hall. The object of the meeting was to get up as large a delegation as possi- ble to attend the Nashville Centennial on Irish-Amsrica day, September 21. A communication was read from Jas. J. Sullivan, of Montgomery, Ala, in which he stated that there would be large Montgomery delegation to attend the exposition on that day.
 Pratt City and Bessemer were also hsard from. Both cities are organizing large delegations. Chairman Hugh Me Geever stated that there would be large delegations from Avondale and Wood lawn.
 The committee on transportation re- ported that satisfactory rat4s had not yet been secured. The matter is still pending between the committee and the officials of the Louisville and Nashville road. In ths event that satisfactory rates are secured very large delega- tion will leave Birmingham as we'll as Montgomery, and the other points men toned
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
Illicit StiIls Raided.

Vest rd1y morning Dsputy ". c. Han- lin, who was recently appointed chair man of the civil service board, reported tEiat he had destroyed two stills in Lime stone county. Their capacities were forty and fifty gallons, respectively. Be- sides the slt,ll, all the appliances ured were destroyed. Other officers destroyed ihirty-galion affair in Calhoun county. Another one of forty-five gallons capac- ity was destroyed the day before in the same county. Quite an amount of beer was on haad at the time of the rad. A still in LimestoDe was dest royed, to- gelther with 1,500 gallons of beer.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

is we'll known in Seattle, was in that city for the purpose of securing sup pies for his camp in the gold district. He said before he left his claim he had struck geld in 8 fair amount, but had received a message from his party that they had suddenly found a bonanza on their claim on the Pokqupine river. Other men told of the large amaunts off, fered them for their claims. One mine was sold fer s40o,000. It hal ben work ed only for a short time. but was pay ing we'll
 Morris and Joe Hofer the two men who were to have joine1 Mr. Bi Id e when he called for them, have lost cour- age and decided they would not under take the journey. Two other men will be secured in their places. There are several applicants, but MT. Warren VIII not accept any and everybody. James Riddle, brother of the one now in Sa- att5s, will make one of the party Ef- forts are being made to secure another good man to go with him.
 NlT. Riddle writes interestingly about the west and the outlook for a success fuG raid upon the treasures hid in m 9ther earth. He said the outfit necessary for a miner to enable him to withstand the hardslhips of an Alaskan winter can not be secured anywhere but on the coast. The only article that can be SC. cured in ether places is pair of blan- p9,A These arc quoted at $7.50 par pair in Seattle. The other articles are never seen except on the coast. He is making his selections and will secure his outfit at once before the prices go too high.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
A BL0UNT COUNTY TRAGEDY.
A l4-Year Old Boy Shot His Playmate With an
 Old Rusty Pistol.

A tragedy was enacted at Philadelphia last Saturday in which one playmate shot and killed another The news of the shooting reached this city yester- day morning. A 14-year-old boy named Stewa1't spent the day with his young friend named Tedder, a boy of his own age.
 Late in the afternoon the boys found an old pistol in the house. Tedder pick ed up the weapon and told his friend he would kill him. He was disuaded and stepped off a short distance Sud- denly he turned and, pointing the pis- tol at his friends right side pulled the trigger with the remark, 'Yes, I wiM kill you" The bullet passed entirely through th4 body. The wounded boy Fingered until Monday afternoon when he died. They had been friends and no quarrel is known to have occurred
 The dead boy bore a good reputa tion. while that of the other was not of the best. His father and mother were not at home at the time of the tragedy, bu. were visiting near Blount Springs. The young murderer was taken by his fath- .r to that place. He is not under ar- rest. Philadelphia is small settle ment about twelve miles west of Bolunt Springs, the nearest railroad station.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
EIGHT PUPILS AT THE OPENING
Of the Birmingham Seminary For Young Ladies
 Yesterday Morning.

When the Birmingham Seminary for Young Ladies opened this morning there were eighty pupils ready to begin the new school term.
 Dr. G. c. Kelly, pastor of the First Methodist church, opened the exeriees. and was followed by pr. L. S. Hand ey, of the First Presbyterian church. in an appropriate address. A large number of the friends of the institution were pres ent to witness the beg. ming of the term of 1897-9S. The faeuly is as follows:
 Miss Louie Compton, president.
 Miss Louie Compton, Moral and Men- tal Science.
 Mrs. P. E. Scott, Literature, History and Rhetoric.
 Miss Elizabeth Cheery, English, Nat ural Science and Spanish.
 Miss SUs,e McGehee, Latin, Mathe- natdcs and Penmanship.
 Madame Marie Fo1in Buck, French, German and French History.
 Miss Sue M Began, Principal Pri- mary and Preparatory Departments.
 Miss Jennie Le Sueur, Kindergarten Department and Training Class. Miss A. Ria Klos, Bookkeeping, Sten- ography and Typewriting. Miss Hattie Morton, director; Piano Theory, Harmony and History. Mss Emile Von Navarro, Voice Gull lure.
 Prof. Bruno Od.teking, Violin, Viola Composition and Orchestration. Miss Wnnifred Amile Smith, Eaocu 1 don and Physical. Miss M. Hollfeld, Hcne Department Miss Ora Lutz, Matton and House keeper.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
PERSONAL.

Col F. E. Little, of Chattanooga, Is in the city.
 Jacob Flies has returned from 8 Eu- ropean trip.
 ". c. Nortfington and wife arrived yesterday from Prad.yille.
 Eugene Ware leaves Saturday night for a vacation trip to St. Simon's Island.
 George F. Wheelock is again at his place of business, after long spell of sickness.
 Mrs. E. K. Campbell and children have returned from an extended visit to friends in Tennessee.
 Misses Lizzie Bloom, Lizzie Thomp- son and Miss Steiner were among las evenings arrivals from New York.
 Misses Anna and Margaret o'Neill left yesterday morning for Long Branch, New York and Albany, to spend several weeks.
 J. B. Helm, of Woodlawn, left last night for Ludlow, Ky, being called there by telegram stating his father was in dying condition.
 Capt. Weir, of the police department returned yesterday afternoon from Tus- caloosa, a accompanied by his wife. Capt Weir was off on his annual vacation dIbu TSluIHeu Ahueh ihpiVFeu'
 Rev. J. M. Watson who recently re- signed as pastor of the First Christian church, left yesterday to assume his du- ties ~on the Gospel Messenger, a relig- ious journal published at Nashville, Tenn.
 Hon. T. N. Mcclellan, senior associate justice of the supreme court of the state, was in the city yesterday. Many promi- nent citizens, including nearly all mem- bers of the bar of Birmingham, called on the distinguished jurist at the Hotel Morris yesterday morning. He was, in fact, given quite an ovation.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
FIRST LETTER FROM SEATTLE.
eRpresentatIve of the Birmingham Gold Mining
 Company Writes From the Far West.

Yesterday Ed Warren, Jr., secretary of the Birmingham Gold Mining com pany, received a letter from Joe Riddle, the company's representative, who has arrived in Seattle. the base of supplies.
 MT. Riddle said the gold fever was nst abating in the least. Many prospectors are there on their way to the fields, and many more are in the city who have just returned from the measure laden land. They tell marvellous tales of fabulous riches found in day. A MT. Bray, who