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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
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First Killing of 1S9I-charies W. Wilson,
 Dallas Boy-False Report.
 Selma, Jan 4.-(Special Correspond ence.)-The report In the New York Even ing Post refecting upon President George A. Wilkins, of the Commercial Bank of Selma, floating fraudulent or forged paper is absolutely false. The president, Gen. R. M. Nelson, upon being intervied on this subject yesterday, states that MT. Wilkins had no connection what ever with any such transaction at any time, and should be entirely exonorated from said imputation. If such transac- tion was made. it was made by himself in the usual way, with every element of legitimacy. a.
 Mir Wilkins character and memory are highly cherished here. and tbc en- tire city mourns his death. ant --greIs the terrible strain that overtaxed his brain and caused his death
 Charles w. Wilson, who was killed in Waycross, Ga, the other day, was Dallas county boy. His father is Dr. Isham Gwyn Wilson, who was also born in Dallas county, and lived here until about ten years ago.
 He lived in the western part of the county in Liberty Hill precinct, fon many years. Some years ago he removed to Selma and remained here short while, and then went to Demopolis.
 LIT. NllSOn Is a BOuu HldH, anu lG eii- titled to the sympathy of all good men in the hour of his gloom. His friends in Dallas county have heard of the tragedy which fills him with sorrow and the deep est regret.
 We are so related in this life that the crack of a pistol in one state breaks hearts in another
 Another killing took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock in this county, on Dr. Furniss Mathews plantation, which is about ten miles from here and in Ca haba precinct A Times man interviewed the murderer last night at the county jail and obtained the following statement from him regarding the killing:
 The negro said that his name was Frank Washington, and that he was a married man, and that he was doing bus mess with Ellis SS Son, at Orrville.
 That few days ago he told his wife something about Press Johnston being intimate with Alex Jackson's wife, and that he asked Press Johnston about it himself, whereupon Press Johnston pulled a knife and, holding it in his right hand, he advanced on him, having in his right hand a stick. He then pulled out a 3S- ca1ibre pistol shooting Press one time, killing him instantly.
 After the shooting he surrendered to MT John Forsythe Ellis, who turned him over to Special Deputy Sheriff Aycock, who brought him to town.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
GEN. R. M. NELSON
Is In the City-says If any Blame Is Attached to the Bank Failure, He
 Alone Bears It.

Gen. R. M. Nelson and daughter are in the city. and are occupying the residence of Gov. Johnston. on the South High lands. Gen. Nelson entertained the idea of moving to this city last year. and 1t is to be hoped that he will now do so. Both himself and interesting family would be welcomed by their many friends here. Gen. Nelson says that if there is any blame attached to the failure of the Com mercial bank that he alone bears 1t. His friends say that no one is to blame-the , failure of the bank was due to invest ments upon which 1t was impossible to realize on account of the general depres- sion that has prevailed. Gen. Nelson is a man of abounding vitality, of great en- ergy and enterprise, and his sanguine disposition no doubt led him into invest ments which did not fulfill expectations.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
Proposals.

Proposals for coal for the naval station, Key West, Fla.-Dec. 21, 1SS6.-Sealed pro- posals, indorsed Proposals for Coal for the Naval Station, Key West, Fla. to be opened Jan. ,, 1S97," will be received at the bureau of supplies and accounts, navy department, Jan. ,, 1897, and publicly opened immediate ly thereafter to furnish at the naval station, Key West, Fla, 1,500 tons of anthracite coal. The coal must conform to the navy standard and pass the usual naval inspec- tion Blank proposals will be furnished upon application to the naval station, Key West, Fla, or to the bureau. The atten- ton of manufacturers and dealers is in- vited. Tie bids, all other things being equal, decided by lot. The department reserves the right to waive defects or to reject any or all bids not deemed advantageous to the government EDWIN STEWART, 12-26-2aw Paymaster General, U. s. N.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
THE MINING COMMITTEE
Of the Legislature Meets Tn This City Will Visit the Mines
 Today.

The committee appointed by the legis- lature to investigate the mining interests of this district. with view to framing a mining bill to be submitted to the legis- lature, met in n-the Morris hotel last night in the room of Hon. Wilson R. Brown Representatives Appling, Brown Hark- 5 ins, Smith and Cofer were present. The committee will spend today in the city, and tomorrow will go out to the mines MT. F.. M. Jackson and other mine opera tors are in the city to give the committee any information they may wish. The miners also have representatives before the committee
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05

- ness ana Q1ScdSe peculiar to her sex. If women could only be made to understand that there is a positive, safe and speedy cure for all these ills the world would be infinitely brighter than it is to-day. For thirty years Dr. R. " Pierce, chief consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y, has made a speciality of the diseases of women. He is regularly graduated, experienced and successful physician and his Favorite Prescription" has cured more women than all the doctors. The story of the Favorite Prescription " is told in thousands of testimonials similar to the one of J. F Beverly, Esq, of Goliad, Goliad Co.,, Texas, who writes
 My wife suffered from cold feet and faintiup spells, hcaviness and soreness in the lower part of the stomach, also heart trouble, loss of appe- tte, tired feelings, rest broken-could not sleep. other. None of them gave her relief She suffered five years. She was helpess-could not walk from the bed to the fireplace. The last doctor pro- rus; and after five visits claimed that it was a peculiar case, and said that if desired, could consult some other physician. So wrote to Dr. Df. Pierce did as he directed. My wife used two bottles of Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription, one bottle of Dr. Pierce's Pellets, and used the local home-treatment he advised. Before my wife had used the first bottle of the medicine she felt the good effect and said one bottle would be enough insisted on her using two bottles, and ehC uiu so. NoW Sne iS sound ana well, ana can praise your medicine to the extreme" '.
 BILIousNEss is a sign of a serious condition of the digestive organs It is caused by constipation from which springs nine-tenths of all human ill., nesses. Constipation can be permanently and positively cured by only one thing, and that is Dr. Pierce's, Pleasant Pellets. They assist Ma ture. They are easy and pleasant in their ac- ton. They cause no unpleasantness, no grip ing You do not become slave to their use One Pellet" is a gentle laxative, and two a mild cathartic. If the druggist tries to sell you something else, leave his store and don't go there again-he is not a safe man to trade with.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
CITY ICE COMPANY.

Hold Their Annual Meeting and Elect
 Officers. The annual stockholders meeting of the Peoples Ice company was held ysster- day afternoon at the Jefferson County Savings bank. The officers elected are: Jack w. Johnson, president; E. F. Ens- len, vice-president B. J. Dryer, secretary and treasurer.
 Directors-William Hood, D. D. Kinne- brew, E. F. Enslen, Jack w. Johnson, B. J. Dryer, c. F. Enslen.
 The company have purchased the lot and building, corner of Avenue and Twenty-fourth street and will move their plant from Powderly to the city and in- crease the output of ice.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.
6.-5-tf

There are eleven cities in the world with population of over 100000. They are London, Paris. Berlin, New York, Chicago. Philadelphia. Pekin. Vienna, Tokio, Canton and St. Petersburg. The population often given of other Chinese cities than Pekin and Canton are un- trustworthy, although some of them probably exceed 900 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
Phone J. E. Gossett when your pipes burst. 11-3o-tf

That antitoxin is successful in the treat ment of diphtheria is proved by the in vestigatiois' which have bean conducted by medicalsoeieties in this country. One exhaustive Investigation recently brought together, in the. form of asreport 5000 cases from the practice of 613 American and Canadian physicians. and more than 500 of these physicians declared them selves in favor of the remedy.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
2 INSTALLED THEIR OFFICERS.

Sunday evening in their rooms in the Comemrcial club building, the Independ- ent Order of B'Nai Brith officers for the ensuing term were installed. Messrs. Richard F. Fies and Joe Beitman were elected delegates to the grand lodge, which meets in Waco, Tex, in April or May, next.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
LAID TO REST.
JOHN WISE.

The remains of John Wise the 9-year- old lad who was run over by a freight train Saturday at Gate City, and who died that night, were deposited in Wood lawn cemetery Sunday evening, follow cd 10 their last resting place by a large coneourse of friends of his bereaved par ents.
 Mrs. Mary McHutchison was buried at Oak Hill Sunday The cortege was a very large one, attesting the high es- tecm of the deceased by her many friends
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
TRAINS ARRIVE BIRMINGHAM
PULLMAN CAR SERVICD

Train No. 3S, leaving Birmingham at 5:h5 a. rn. carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars at Atlanta with iand forming a part of the, Washington and Southwestern Vestibuie Limited, running solid, between Atlanta tween Birmingham and New York
 Nos. 35 and 36scarry Pullman sleeping cars Miss, west and Pullman drawing room sleeping car between Birmingham and Al lanta. and Atlanta and New York, cast bound, and between Birmingham and Jack sonville, Fla.
 Additional information as to schedules.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
COAL AND LUMBER.

Best coal and lumber in the city at Heidt- Nelson Coal and Lumber company, Avenue A and Twenty-first street. Phone 943. 1o-6-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.

JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION.
 The three lodges of Knights of Pythias of this city will have a joint public in- stallation of officers on the evening of January IS, in the Fox building. A ban- quet will be in order after the installa- ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
Time Table Effective Dec. 20, 1s9t

Trains Nos 57 and 5S carry Pullman vesti- bule SieepeTs petWeen ot Louis ana Jack Trains Nos. B and 36 carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack sonville.
 Free reclining chair cars between Mont gomery and Savannah on trains 57 and 5S. No. 33 connects at Dupont with through sleeper for Port Tampa. Train No. 5S, leaving Montgomery at 7:25 D. m., connects at Port Tampa with Plant steamship line for Key West and Havana Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules will be furnished upon appli- cation to
 W. V. LIFSEY, D. P. A.,
 Montgomery Ala.
 B. W. WRENN, P. T. M,
 H. c. McFADDEN. A. c. P. A.,
 Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05

NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY. Time table No. 3, in effect September 2,
 1896. at 500 a. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
Proposals.

Superintendent's Office, Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum, Jackson, Miss, Dec. Il, ming rods on the buildings of the the Mississipp si State Lunatic Asylum, at Jackson, Miss will be received by the trustees of said in- stitution until 12 o'clock noon, on Tuesday Jan. F, 1897. Specifications in detail may be had by application to the undersigned. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids
 ISIDORE ARMER, Secretary Board of Trustees, Lunatic Asy- lum, Jackson, Miss. 12-24d61t-w
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05

If the heads mans block of
 medieval times ere in use to- day many a woman would go and lay her head upon it, willingly giving up her life for the sake of hav- : ing relief from the torturing pains of weak
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
UNDELlVERED TELEGRAMS.

John Harkins, James Hillhouse. W. B Sanders, W. A. Melton
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
T9 -T7- 7------ Notice to Contractors.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. f. 1896. Sealed proposals will be received at this Dec. 9, 1896, for delivering chert f. o. b., Birmingham, for graveling 7th ave. from 14th to IS sts.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK, 12-4-96-tf City Engineer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05
NO I TlCE.
Assignee's Sale.

On Thursday, Jan. ', 1897, at D. m., the undersigned assignees of V. s. Gage will offer for sale at public auction, In store rooms No. 309 and 311 North Twentieth street Birmingham, Ala for cashy the en- tire stock of groceries, furnture and fix wagons, and four (D sets of single wagon harness, which was conveyed to them by said Gage, an inventory and appraisement of which will be found in the office of the reg ister in chancery. Store open daily for in- spection.
 R. J. BAKER, JR.,
 J. E. WEBB, sJR., 12-31-eod&jan-7 Assignees.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05

No. carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to New Orleans, and Pull
 man Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Shreveport.
 No. 5 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir-
 mingham to New Orleans.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-05

West bound-Read down. East bound Read un.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
SCHOONER VETO LOST.
Springs AIeak Of Boon island and Goes Down
All Hands Saved.

Portland, July 1.-THE captain and
crew of schooner Veto Of Friendship
arrived here, Saturday morning, and
reported the loss of their vessel off
Boon island.
When Captain Ladd went below,
Tuesday night, he directed the mate IL
be sure and pump the schooner out.
She was leaking a little, but nothing of
serious nature was expected.
The mate obeyed orders. but when
he called Captain Ladd at 4.3O Friday
morning, there was four feet of water
to contend with. The pumps We're en-
tirely inadequate. 1t was evident that
the hole had become enlarged. There
was no time to ascertain it's location.
Finding that she must so down, Cap
tain Ladd ordered the crew to take to
their boat. The men saved their per-
sonal effects, but Captain Ladd lost
about everything he had.
The schooner went down about five
minutes after they pulled off. She had
a cargo of lumber and coal.
Captain Ladd and crew were taken
on board of another schooner and came
10 this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
GUIDES ASSOCIATION
Formed at HoIeb Taking in All the
Guides in that Section.
They Are in Favor Of Guides Law and Will
Heartily Support Il.

Holeb. July 11.-(SpeciaD.-A guides
association was formed here Friday
night. composed of all the guides in
this section. Following are the articles
of association adopted unanimously
and signed by the guides:
I'VE, the Undersigned, engaged in
guiding sportsmcn about Holeb lake.
Moose river, Fish and Turner ponds.
and localities in the near neighbor-
hood, do hereby band ourselves to-
gether for the protection of game and
fish and the preservation of the same
in this locality for legitimate and rea-
sOnable sport.
I'VE agree to abide by and maintain
uniform charge for services in guild
ing, to furnish such information to the
fish and game commissioners of
Maine of the violation of the laws for
the protection of fish and game as will
enable them to prosecute offenders in
this locality, and to stand by each
other in doing the same.
THAT we will.so far as possible, la Dor
in our guiding to prevent all violations
of these laws.
wv eiiC lttNoIdpfy ufSIoStu lOWdIuS
the present guide law. and believe that
it will, when properly tried, prove a
benefit to the occupation of guiding.
preserve the fish and game, and secure
to spOrtsmen greater assurance of
skilful, safe and experienced guides"
when the guides of Maine generally
unite in taking this very praiseworthy
stand. the question of game protection
is solved, and Commissioner Garlic
tons statement, that the guide law
would be worth more for protection
than an appropriation of $25, 100000 for
warden service, verified. Let the good
work so on! There is small army of
guides in Maine,-at least $780, $50 of
whom have already registered, land it
will be seen what a powerful factor
they will be in the preservation and
protection of the fish and camel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
A DELIGHTFUL LAWN sOCiABLe.
Pine Tree Home Cadet Band Of Winthrop
Entertained by One Of Members.

North Monmouth, July 11.-(SpeciaD
The pine Tree Home Cadet Band
of Winthrop, accompanied by their
ladies and some friends, made a friend
ly visit to the home of ]. H. McIlroy,
who has been a member of this organi-
cation for the past 20 years.
The lawn in front of Mr.. McIlroy's
house was beautifully illuminated for
the occasion, while the talented men,
bers Of the band rendered some very
fine instrumental and vocal music.
The soloists Of the evening We're
Mrs. S. e. Jones, sister of the host, who
rendered a very fine soprano solo; Mr..
Albert Young. more Familiarity known
as lib" sang THE Cabin on the Mis-
sissippi Shore" Mr.. A. S. Webb. 20
Barney Dear" Mr.. r. C. McIlroy,
Hello! Reilly" S. o. Cobb, "Old
Farmer 'Magee;;" Messrs. Jackson and
Wocdman, a duet, 1.-TWO Men of Ye
Olden Time" Mr.. F. s. Jackson, Just
Tell Them That You Saw Me-"
Most of the above solos were accom-
panied in the chorus by the members
of the band. who also rendered many
topical and jubilee songs. Mrs. Hattie
Whiting presided at the piano.
The cornet solos by Prof. Hall of
Waterville, were greeted with great ap-
plause, and shows plainly that he is a
thorough master of this instrument.
Also the cornet playing of Prof.
Bowles of Chicago, who spends his
summers in Winthrop, and has ac-
companied the boys on many such oc-
casions, was pleasant feature in the
band.
1t is rare if ever our village has
listened to such an entertainment, and
it is sincerely hoped that 1.-The P. T. C.
B. will make this an annual affair to
visit our friend and neighbor, NJ.
McIlroy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
CITY OF AUGUSTA
Collectors Notice.
Corner Il'h st. and University ri. |"

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates of the
CITY OF Augusta for the year 1897 were
OF o., said city, on the 18th day of June, 1897.
mat by vote of the city council of
SAG city. said taxes are due and pay
i ape to said collector. on or before the
aStn day of September. 1897. and that an
aoatement or discount Of per cent. will
ne allowed on all taxes assessed for the
year 1897 which shall be voluntarily paid
10 said collector on or before the 18th
Jay OF August. 1897. and interest at per
cent. VIII be added to all of said taxes
remaining unpaid. Sept Is, 1887, from
that date.
]. r. TOWNSEND, Collector.
Augusta, June Is, 1897. funel6dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED.
Aged lady's Clothes Catch Fire-Brave Efforts
Of Grandson to Save Her.

Portland, July 11.-While preparing a
lunch at her home at 35 Bracket street,
this morning, Mrs. Abby Phillips aged
60, overturned an oil stove setting fire
to her clothing. A 14-year-old grand
son threw rug around the woman and
eXtinguished the flames. but she was
badly burned and probably cannot re-
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
THE INJUNCTION Dissolved.
And Electrics Will Now Be Seen on Central
Street in Bangor.

Bangor, July 1.-THE temporary in
junction against the b., o. & O. Rail-
ming it's cars in Central street. ana
thus blocking the new line. has been
dissolved by consent of counsel on both
sides, and the long difficulty is finally
ended. Cars will begin running imme-
diately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
caaadiaa Pacific Ra,I.sad n,,i,r..

London. July 12.-The Times in it's
financial article. today. says that In re-
Spouse to an appeal from Sir John Lub-
books committee. Mr.. s. e. Brother
ton has decided to adjourn the meeting
OF the Canadian Pacific shareholders
until Oct. Is. This. the Times says.
seems tantamount to abandoning the
meeting altogether, but It il probably
the wisest course to take under the
circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
AUGUSTA. MAINE. MONDAY MORNING. JULY r. 1897. .
THUNDER SHOWERS, THEN FAIR.

Boston, July 1l.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Monday: Part
ly cloudy weather and thunder storms
are probable in the afternoon; warmer
during the morning and forenoon;
southwest winds, shifting to northwest,
Monday night. Probably fair and
cooler, Monday night and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
Changes al Kitte,y Navy Yard.

Portsmouth, N. H., July 11.-At the
Kittery navy yard there were four re
movals. Saturday, and four veterans
appointed to fill the vacancies. The
positions carry salaries ranging from
$1,000 to S1400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
Crazed BY the Heat Suicide.

New York, July 11.-Crazed by the
heat Wallace Gibson, As years old, n
guard on the Third Avenue Elevated
Railroad, committed suicide. today, by
hanging himself to a beam in the eel
lar of his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
MAJ. el.rea VERY Ill.


Richmond. Va, July 10.-The condi-
ton OF Maj. Lewis Ginter, the Rich
mond millionaire and member Of the
American Tobacco Co, who has Just
gone to Bar Harbor. is understood to
be alarming. and grave doubts are ex-
pressed as to his return here alive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-12
FUNERAL OF LATE sEEAToa HARRIS.
Held in Senate In Processes = President and
Other Hish Osieials-

Washington, July 11-Impressive funeral
services over the late Senator Isham G.
at noon Saturday. in the presence Of Pres
Mckinley and members of his cabinet
senator's and members of the house OF
representatives. members of the diplo-
matte corps, justices of the supreme
court and officials from all branches Of
public life.