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The times., 1897-09-04
FATAL CUNNING ACCIDENT
Young ROllin Hood Shot Through
the Head While Hunting.
Cleaning His Gun when the Weapon
Was Discharged-A Son OF
Mr.. James L. Hood.

RolIln Hood, son Of MI. James f. Hood,
secretary Of the American Security AMI
Trust Company, of this city, while hunt
ing near Boyd's station, yesterday, acci-
deutaHy shot himself in the forehead and
died about an hour after the accident.
che young man was cunning with VII
liam Teepe, son OF MI William H. Teepe,
the Stati0ner, who resides at No. 1913
S street northwest. They had not gone
very far through tho woods when young
Hood noticed that the muzZle of his rifle
had in some manner become clogged with
mud. He leaned the gun on an old log
and commenced cleaning IL out without
removing the load. During this process
he accidentally struck the trigger and
thus tired the gun off. The ball, which
was of % caIIber, struck him in the
middle forehead. He bled profusely and
died at I:I5 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Young Hood said before he died, III
anything happens to me tell thera it was
all my own fault; Willie Teepe had nothing
TO do with it."'
Young Hood was employed in the office
Of Luther L Apple, in the Hood building,
as a clerk. Last Saturday night he
went out TO Royd's Station, on the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad, and remained
there until Monday. He returned home
Monday evening in order to get his gun,
and after eating his supper went back
10 BOyd's to engage in hunting. Young
Teepe. who was along with Hood at the
time, the accident happened, has been
snmmerBg with his parents at Boyd's
Station during the month of August
Mr.. Apple was immediately notified OF
the sad affair, and with Mrs. Apple pro-
Deeded to Boyd's in time TO lie present at
the death of the young man. Mr.. Hood
had no knowledge until late in the after
noon, and when informed OF the sad af-
fair was almost prostrated with grief.
RolIin Hood was aged about sixteen
years, and was a manly and intelligent
youth. His genial personality and good
qualities made him general favorite with
a large number of acquaintances in the
northeast. He was possessed of excellent
business qualifications for boy of his
age, and was well liked by host offriends
In business circles.
The remains were brought to the city on
the e:15 p. IL. Baltimore and Ohio train,
and turnedover TO Undertaken R. W. Barker.
The times., 1897-09-04
MARKET SHOWS FIRMNESS
An Under Current Of Strength
Through Its Variations.
Traffic Receipts of the Various Rail-
roads Come Up to Every Rea SON
able Expectation.

New York Sept. 8. Throughout the vari-
ations In the course of the early stock
market there ran an undercuuent of
strength today which was missing in the
erratic fluctuations of yesterday. With
the course OF the day this uudertone Of
firmness developed into positive buoyancy
and still higher level OF prices was es-
tahlished for the summer S market.
The only fresh stimulus To the speculation
was that derived from the publication of
the traffic receipts of various companies
and the returns published today fully come
up to every reasonable expectation.
The most important statements werethose
of the st. Paul for the last week OF
August, the Rock Islands statement Of
gross earnings for August and the full
report OF tie B,rlington road for July.
The increase in the ct. Paul's earnings
for the fourth week of August was in ex.
cess of the estimates, the increase being
equal to IL 1-2 per cent while the Rock
Island company showed an increase OF
over 26 per cent i'll gross earnings for
the month.
The whole list was firm, the only i'm
portant exceptions being the Anthracite
shares, which reflected pressure. The
industrials did not assume all important
place In the days dealings, though a fair
and American Tobacco both of which
Were unsteady.
The market closed stroug ane active,
wivh prices Tor the railway stocks at the
best figures OF the day.
The times., 1897-09-04
MIR. WOODS INJUNCTION.
Postoffice Officials Decline to Dis
cuss the Matter.


cuss the Matter.
Postmaster General Gary and First As
slstant Postmaster General Heath declined
yesterday to discuss the temporary re-
straining order served upon them on the
application of John q. Woods, recently re-
duced from his position as superintendent
of mails at louisville to clerkship in the
Louisville and st. Louis Rail way postoffice
After interviews with Civil Service Com
missioner Rice and Second Assistant Post
master General shaIIenberger, ha made ap.
pllcatlon through his attorney, H. N Low,
Tor an Injunction restraining Postmaster
General Gary and First Assistant Post
master General Perry Heath from dis
missing him or interfering with him In the
performance of his duties
The restraining order was issued Thurs
day by Judge Cox and the hearing set for
today.
The high officials at the Postoffice De-
partment are confident that the injunction
will be dissolved
The times., 1897-09-04
CURED OF DEAFNESS
FROM SCARLET FEVER

Bertha May Scott, 713 Il st. sw.,
aged thirteen years. Mrs. Scott, in
speaking OF her daughters case, said:
when Bertha was eighteen months old
she had scarlet fever, and after recoy-
ing from il Ter ears commenced TO dis
charge and she began TO lose her hearing
Both ears discharges The left one ran
50 badly that the discharge would drop
upon her clothing ana soil it So that would
sometimes have to change her dress TWO
and three times a day.
Her ears did not ache, but she had a
constant pain in her temple and would
sometimes scream with pain over her eyes.
she grew deaf gradually, both ears being
affected, anda at one time her hea ring beca me
so bad that I was obliged To take her from
school, her teacher complained so because
she could not make her hear.
We had great difficulty, too, at home
in making her understand. Unless she was
looking at me she never knew when l was
speaking TO her. and then I would have
To repeat several times to make her COM
prehend.
Now she Can Hear a Whisper.
4 had taken her TO a number of doctors
Tor treatment but she never received more
than temporary relief. Two weeks ago
the terrible headache ceased, the dis
charge stopped and her hearing began TO
Improve. Now she can hearas well as any
body. Heretofore she could not hear If we
apOke TO her across the table, now she can
understand even when spoken 70 in q low
tone
The times., 1897-09-04

The earnings reports continue satisfac-
tory. All the grangers have now reported.
The Burlington statement, issued yester-
day, shows for July q gross increase of
$3.50, 900, and surplus after charges in
creased S99, 900. This, with the report
of Rock Island, S375, 1000 increase for Au-
gust, and of st. Paul, S10S,000 increase
for last week, are all excellent The earn
ings Of the Lake Erie and Western for
the fourth week in Augustincreased S27.
900; for the month the increase was $685.
600. Since January l there has been
decline of $4,000. The New York Times
says that the earnings of the New York
Central increased over 500, 900 per week
in the month of August,
The times., 1897-09-04

a large export business was connIatse
thursday, as much as 500, 900 bushels
Clearanees kept Iarge-934. coo busbeI.
1t maFcs about 5, 900 600 bushels fror. - :
Atlantic Z five days. -
Minneapolis reported very Iare. glou.
sales 44,GOO barrels bv one min T,"-n ,ola
day spot wheat keeps at a nran'Ir-s ~ :
iIe ". si,ecaiative trade was not very large.
lneie was no shipping demand for corn.
Liver pool Vas Id to lid lower.
Chicago G a II ana I-rovts-c,, 49,,
Corrected daily by v. b. Uihbs = &c
Bankers and Brokers. Nerober~ :. Co''
N Y. stock Exchange, 1927 F stra't 'As
The times., 1897-09-04
widow susnects Foul PLAY

z'he widow of John J. Trolley, who died
at the Emergency Hospital last Wednes-
day from an attack of pneumonia, the re-
suit Of falling into the river from a
schooner. near the Arsenal, about four
weeks ago, suspects that her husband
was the victim Of foul play That Trobey
was knocked overheard accidentally the
police have no doubt, but the widow is
not satisfied that this was the case, and
the coroner is investigating the matter
The times., 1897-09-04
Dun's review will say today:

Failures in August were in number not
II per cent less than In August 1896,
but in amount of liabilities 7o.S per
cent smaller July and August show a
lower average of liabilities per failure
than has ever been known in any year or
even in any quarter OF the twenty three
years r. G. Dun s. Company have kept
quarterly records The Improvement is
also well distributed, extending to nearly
every important branch of business, but
in clothing, jewelry and unclassified trad
ing only two months Of the past forty
seven have shown Smaller failures; in gem
eral stores and furniture only three, in
groceries, hats, and iron manufacture
only four, In hat and chemical manu-
factures only five, and in clothing mar
The times., 1897-09-04
Cured in One Night.

Charles H. Connelle, Esq, leading
lawyer of York, Pa, says: 'sYour Bra
lillian Balm cured me of one of the worst
colds ever experienced, in one night.
| think it the greatest medicine in the
market. and you can use my name any
way you like,
The times., 1897-09-04
Apneal From the Omaha Decree

Attorney General McKenna, it Is said
has under consideration the question Of
appealing from the decree of the United
States circuit court at Omaha, for the
sale of the Union Pacific Railroad. 1t is
not thought that the Government desires
to increase the upset price, although it
is anxious to secure, if possible, more than
the $15,000.000 that has been offered.
The times., 1897-09-04
CoRsoN & MCCARTNEY,

Members uf the New FORK stocx E1-
change, I4I9 + st., Glover Building
Correspondents OF MesSrs. Moore & Schley,
No. so Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Govera ment SoudA
Deposits Exchange Loana
securities listed on the exchanges OF
New York, Philadelphia. Boston and Balti-
more bought and solo
A speciality made OF Investment secur-
ties. District Bonds and all local Rail-
road, Gas. Insurance and Telephone Stock
dealt In
and sold. mh1S-a
The times., 1897-09-04
A Cure Tor RiIinns c,nlin,

Resource, screyen county, Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm.
One dose of 1T gives relief when all other
remedies fail.-G. D. Sharp. For sale by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail Drug
gist, S8 8 f street, and Connecticut avenue
and street northwest, and 1928 Mary
land avenue nor theast.
The times., 1897-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Today's was nervous
wheat market, starting weak and closing
below where it opened. Liverpool and
Paris were off equal to about 1-2 cents
per busheI. The seaboard was as uneertSin
as our mar ket The claim as made that
The times., 1897-09-04
No Chang.

No Change of Cars-Through Trains
TO Atlantic City via the Only ALI
Rail Route, Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
So round trip, aturday and S unda y next.
SEE, 3. .4e-3 Am
The times., 1897-09-04

Two Full Days at the Greatest Sea-
side Resort on Earth-An Extraor-
dioary Opportunity Round
Trip.
To Atlantic City, via Pennsylvania Rail-
road, Saturday and Sunday. Apply to
Ticket Agents SEE, 2,3,4e3,4m
The times., 1897-09-04

The idea advanced in this column yes
terday that the important bulls seem TO be
holaing up the market by main force was
borne cut in the general character OF yes
terdays developments, though there was
considerable general participation in the
trading. The chances seem to many to be
favorable to lower prices today.
The times., 1897-09-04

Greatest Bargain of the Year-$2 90
to Atlantic City and Return-No
Change of Cars Finest Equip
ment-Two Full Days at the Shore.
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad excursion Sat-
urday and Sunday. See hand bills.
se2, 8, de- 8, Am
The times., 1897-09-04
If You Want to Go

Through TO Atlantic City without change
Of cars, take the Penns ylvania Railroad.
Only all-rail route. $500 excursion Sat
urday and Sunday. se3- 2t
The times., 1897-09-04
SeDtenber. the

September the Finest Month OF the
Year at Atlantic City-The Bath
Ing the Best-The Air Most De-
llghtful.
Take the S 2 excursion next aturday and
Sunday, via Pennsy ylvania Railroad, and
try it. SEE, ,4e-3,4m
The times., 1897-09-04
Double koaster.

Do not fail to get double roaster tomor-
row with one pound of baking powder ut
the Grand Union Tea Co., 621 Seventh
street northwest. Item
The times., 1897-09-04

Sugars early action was unquestionably
due to the booming of the continued rumors
of increased dividends. Sugar established
one of its lately frequent new higl-price
records, 159 1-2. There it paused a few
minutes aud then began dizzy descent,
and hen the day closed was lower than
on any day since it passed $50, having
gone off five points.
The times., 1897-09-04

$500 Excursions to the Sea- $500
shore Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.
On Friday and Saturday, septercber 8
and d. tickets will be sold for II a. m and
12:45 p. m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good
to return until the following Tuesday,
allowing Labor Day, Monday, to be spent
by the sea. sa14t
The times., 1897-09-04

A tip is out that Delaware, Lacka wanna
and Western is a sale for a good decline.
McMackin sold it yesterday. Its state
nent for August is bad.
The times., 1897-09-04
wasnington stock Excnance.

Sales American Security and Trust SIS,
$500 at 102, $500 at 1O1 IL; American Sc
curity and Trust. II at 145: Mergenthaler
Linotype, at % L.; Lanston Monotype
100 at 16 rs.
The times., 1897-09-04

Baltimore and RETURN. S1.O0. All trains
via Pennsylvania Railroad, Sunday, Sep
tember 8. se1-4t-em
The times., 1897-09-04

Take $1.00 excursion TO Baltimore Sun
day, September 5, via Pennsyivania Rail
road. Tickets goodon all trains.
se1-4tem
The times., 1897-09-04
Did Id Ever occur ia Won

IJIu III 1-F1E OtCuF 10 j Nu
That you could secure summer prices for
your winters fuel? Consult S. S. DaIsb
a. Son, 703 Twelfth st. NV. and 20S
Fla. ave. me- Telephones 32s and 33S.
aus ,em
The times., 1897-09-04
Ask Your Agent

To bring you Double Roaster with one
pound OF Baking Powder from the Grand
Union Tea Company, 621 7th st. NV. Item
The times., 1897-09-04
New York Stock market.

Corrected daily by w. p. Hibbs & Co.,
Bankers and Brokers. Members of the
N. Y. Stock Exchange, 1927 T street.
The times., 1897-09-04

$1.O0 to Baltimore and Return via
B. 80
For all trains Sunday, September 9th.
se2,3 ,4-em
The times., 1897-09-04
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
Judge Mills Accepts Reduced
Bail in Arrington's Case.
HANNA'S NAME BROUGHT IN

Counsel for the Accu sed Postoffice
Inspector Alleges Political Per-
the Charges-Insp HamIet's
Alleged Kiuship to Chic Senator.
The times., 1897-09-04

PDnnTsC CELEBRATED HATS.
DNODi . 4I9 IIth II. n w seI-2ml
The times., 1897-09-04
Now she Can Hear a Whisper.
Consultation at Office or by
Letter Free.

DR.. McG0Y'S BOOK FREE TO ALL.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
es ag1@Re H IN
 X S0CIETY'S DOMAINS.
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 Miss Clara K. Smith, a charming and accomplished young lady from Chatta- nooga, is visiting the family of MT. Jager, on Eleven.h avenue, South Highlands.
 T. M. Allen, dean of The Birmingham Dental college, acc jmI aniod by his w1Ie and his son Frisd left yesterday for old Point Comfort. The doctor is equipped with enough information to startle all dentists in his new science of treating tee h. He will attend the meei,fng of the National and Southern D ntal assoeia- lions and Ma tional Associa tion of Dental College faculties.
 Information has been received from Mobile that Mr, Roy Mcleod formerly or Hi.mingham, has been married to Mss Anrie Brown, of thao city. Tkis will be surprise to the young man many friends Tn his city, but they will rejoice with him n his good for une. aIr. Mcleod Was resident of BirmnglA n Tor many yeaIs, and is well knbAn 10 every ybody. He is an excellent young man of nanE. sterling qualities of character that win lr.an ds for him wherever he goes His parents reside in this city. The bride is an accomplished young Ia iy who roe- sesses those numereIs qual::i"s If Wo- manly virtues that have endeared her 10 a large circle of frien ls.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of the Virginia and Alabama Coal company is hereby called to be held at the office of the company, in the city of Birmingham Ala bama on the 12th day of August, 1Sn at 10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose of consd- ering q proposition to approve, ratify and confirm all acts and proceedings of all meetings of the directors Of said compahy heretofore held outside of tine state of Ala bama: and all acts and proceedings of all meetings of the stockholders of said com pany held pursuant to the call of any meet ing of the directors held outside of the state of Alabama: and any and all cleo tions of directors and officers of said com pany at any meeting of the stockholders or directors held as aforesaid; and all acts of any officer of said company elected or appointed by or in pursuance of meetings held outside of the state of Alabama and especially to approve. ratify and confirm the execution and disposition of the first mortgage bonds Of the company now out standing issued on the 1st day of May, 1S93 and the mortgage executed by said company to the Virginia Safe Deposit and Fidelity Company on the property of said company to secure such issue of bonds. bearing even date herewith; and to trans act all other business of said company that may properly come before said meet ing. JAS. B. PAGE,
 President.
 Birmingham. Ala. July 10th, 1897.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
PERSONAL.

T. C. King is selling shoes awfully cheap. Lots of bargains there. Stacks of new shoes arriving daily. Newest styles, sizes to II; in mems, A. to E.
 MT. George B. Nichols. prominent thea trical manager of New Orleans was in the city last night, en route home from New York. where he has been booking attra etioGs for th- coming sea- son. MT. Nichols manages opera houses s in Springfield and Joplin, and has quite a select line of attractions. He thinks the next season will be great improve meEt over the on- just past, and gives a lip as to the character of attractions booked for Birmingham. Among the number he named were De Wolf Hopper, Emmet, ONeil and Richard Mansfield.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
THE CITY'S HEALTH
Is Reported Good and the Time un- easy Feeling Is Passing Away
 News From the Pest House.

The alleged smallpox epidemic has about lost it's gloomy aspect. Develop ments are coming in painfully slow, so the physicians state, and new case are becoming a scarcity. One or two are discovered daily, but sent at once to the pest houses on Red mountain.
 The general health of the city is re- ported good.
 The young physicians and the special officers are continuing their house to house canvass. yaccfnating every one they find. A great number of complaints are being made in certain quarters against the common practice of the young doctors in stopping people every . where and compelling vaccination.
 The outlying districts continue to re- port cases of smallpox. Warrior, Yer bena, Blossburg, Pratt City, Cordoya and othzr places are said to be infected.
 As far as Birmingham is concerned the citizens have ceased to take the pre- Valence of the eruptiVe disease seriously. The scare has worn away and the pre- vailing question on every hand is: "1s there smallpox in Birmngham?" The answer most often heard is of a nega- tive nature.
 The people who are paying the most attention to the vaccination are ne- gross. The white people do not regard the disease seriously enough to attend to this part of the preventive of the dis ease. However, vaccination is good thing and an old saying goes, An ounca of preventive is better than pound of cure"
 The negroes at the pest house are working it for a regular summer outing. and have carried with them their usual proclivities for committing depreda- tions
 Current rumor has 1t in this wise and it is backed up by information from prominent gentlemen.
 One gentleman said that every water melon in a large patch near the pest house" had been stolen and that the dep- redators even went SO far as to destroy the fruit that ad not ripened.
 If the gang of negroes, ostensibly con- fined there, are able to overrun farms and take away every thing within reach they are certainly not suffering from a very violent form of the eruptive dis ease.
 MT. Frank H. Gafford, Genial Frank" ," as he is called, has been appointed pur- chasing agent for the pest house. The right man for the position.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
ST. SIMONS AND CUMBERLAND.

Many improvements have been made at ager at St. Simons, with several years experience at the different noted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cumberland needs no better rec ommendation than a word from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathir g in the world; fishing, boating and hunting uneXcelled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifsey. Div. Pass. Agt., Montgomery, Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
7-13-tf
MOUNT :. LOOKOUT :. INSTITUTE,
FOR YOUNG I.ADIES. GADSDEN. ALABAMA.
GADSDEN.

Situated npon one of the peaks of this famous mountain, enjoys a location tn- surpassed for HEALTH and beauty of sur roundings. No malaria, hence parents from the lower counties and farther South should send in their daughters, and we will return them stronger and more vigorous in body as well as in mind. Noble build ings formerly Belleview or Jones College, with all modern conveniences, baths, felec- trfc lights. etc. An ideal home school with nine departments, each in charge of spec ialsts from leading colleges and conserv- atories. Opens September 15, 1897. Terms to suit the times. For other information, address fu
 GEORGIETTE CLARKE, Principal,
 7-27d-6t-wly-1m Gadsden Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
NOTICE.

The Young Peoples Society of Chris ian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian church will hold their regular business meeting next Monday night at 8 o'clock. All members urged to be present. All friends cordially invited to attend. Re- treatments feee.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
IN HIS OLD QUARTERS.

Charleston, s. C., July 3O.-Abeal La pointed Uni ed Stat.s district attorney foa his state, took the ca tn of office before Judge Brawley here today and at once en- tered upon the discharge of his duties. MT. Lathrop. held thIe same office under Harrison.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 T. J. CHENEY & CO, Props,
 Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To- ledo, o.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale druggists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi- monialS free.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

LX Give your boy a chance-that is, EMMa< put him in Massey's Business Col HM lege. Let us send you our Catalo-
 que. Telephone 512.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31
Gail B0rdes, $
 Eagle Brarsd 5 CONDENSED MILK. ' E0R Co YEARS x
 I'VE ZEAOENG INFANT H0l z
TERSELY TOLD.

Mans who were weak, worn out and tired all the time have been built up by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 T. c. King has knocked the price out on Oxford Ties and Tan shoes. You will save by looking his stock over before buying shoes. Free shine daily Take T. c. l & R. R. cheeks at regular price for shoes. Phone 922.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-31

-. Furnishes Arc and Incandes- ...
 .... cent Lights in meter or flat .... rates. Also sell by meter. =. ....power from I-8 horse power. =. .l... motor to 100 horse power mo- =. ...tor. Call and see them be- .l. fore putting in steam power