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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
A BRUTAL MURDER.
Tom Downing Invites George B echer to Take Walk and Shoots Him to
 !, Death, Then Leaves.

Brookside June 5.--(Special. )-Moaday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock srom Downing shot and killed George Bescher Down. ing accused Beecher of having beaten him ina saloon on Saturday. The mat ter, it was thought. had blown over.
 Monday afternoon Downing went to Beecher's house and invited him to take a walk. Beecher did so, not dreaming of any trouble.
 In few minutes, without word of warning. Downing pulled pistol from his breast and fired at Beecher. Beecher sought refuge behind a tree, and several shots were fired wild, but Downing finally followed him and, reaching his arm around the tree, sent another bullet into Beechen's side. Beeeher ran a hundred wards Or so and fell dead.
 The occurrence has caused great ex- citement in the Brookside community.
 SHERIFF ACTS PROMPTLY.
 Sheriff O'Brien, as soon as he learned of the tragedy, sent men on the trail or the murderer and alSo sent circulars bearing the following description to all parts of the state: i- ., g
 TOM DOWNING Wanted pr the murder of George Betcher at Brookside on Monday, the 14th day of June, 1887.
 .Desaription--Age, from 30 to B years: height, some thing over 6 feet; wore at the time of the murder a very long dark moustache. has stopped shoulders. Has worked at Pratt City, Warrior and Alex ander City and has Friends aud ac- quaiatances at all these placss."
 Sheriff @, ,Brsen has hopes of soon se-' curing the arrest of Downing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights week by Montano'S Band. 4-a8-t
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.

Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati Convenient Schedules to Louisville. The Alabama Great Southern Railroad, with its connections. formerly the Queen and Crescent Route. Is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cin- cinnati. solid vestibuled train leaves Birmingham at 4:10 a. In.f daily, carrying Pullmans7 handsemest drawing-room sleeping cars 10 Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati T:30 D. m. Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattah hooga to Cincinnati Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving Louisville 8:15 p. n
 The train leaving Birmingham at 400 p. m. carries elegant Pullman sleeping cars Birmingham to Cineinnati, arriving Gin cinnati TAO a, m.4 Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga .. to Louisville on this train, arriving Louisville 500 a. m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen and Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHEIER, Trave1ing Passenger Agent A. G. s. R.
 R.. No. North Twentieth St.
 Telephone 84S, .A-,ss. .saisar
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
REYNOLDS-JONES.
Two We'll Known Young People Happily
 70 Welded att Wesley Chapel.

Two We'll Known Young People Happily
 Welded att Wesley Chapel.
 Married at Wesley Chapel, MT. Geo. D. Reynolds and Miss Jennie E. Jones. The bridesmaids were the beautiful sisters Of the bride Misses Annie and Rosie Jones. The attendants were Misses Lulu San ders, Mamie Henry, Lizzie Cochran and Jennie Dillon, Messrs. Jesse Waite, Geo. Grain, Jno. F. Mccoy and Ed. N. Hamilf. Uslhers, Messrs.aW. s. Reynolds and w. c. Hamilton, Best man, the brother Of the groom, Mr. B. A. Reynolds. The ceremony was impressively performed by the pastor of the church, Rev. Frank F. Culver.
 Ihe,brde is the daughter of one of Bir- mIngham's oldest and most respected citizens. Z
 The groom Is the head man of the firm of w. J. Dangaix & Co. His business ability and t2lct is recognized by the com mercial, eolnrnufity.
 They carry with them the best wishes of host of friends.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. ,. 4-aS-t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
Order of Publication.
The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County
 uaq No. 2,013. Alabama Building and Loan Association vs
 faIa John B. Sewell.
 In Chancery. at Birmingham Alabama,
 Fifth District, Northwestern Chan
 cery Division of Alabama.
 In this cause 1t being made to appear to the Register by affidavit of W. c. Garrett attorney and agent of complainant, that the defendants, John B. Sewell and Linnie B. Sewell, are non-residents of Alabama and reside in or near New Iberia, in the state of Louisiana, and further that in the belief of said affiant, the defendants are of the age of 21 years, it is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in the Birmingham State Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Bir- mingham. Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks. recurring them, the said John B. Sewell and Linnie B. Sewefi to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 26ths day of Junes 1897, or in thirty days thereafter a decree pro. con fesso may be taken against them. s Done at office in Birmingham, Aia.s this the 24th day of May, 1897.
 6-2S-oaw 4w Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
Bids for Convicts.
Office of Inspector of Convicts.
 Montgomery. Ala, May g. 1897.


 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until the lst day of July, 1897, for the hire of male state convicts to be worked outside of the walls of the penitentiary. be delivered Jan. l, 1s9S No bid will be con sidered for less than 50 convicts, nor for a shorter period than three years. All of said convicts. who are physically able to do go, may be worked in mines, and the proposals shall state the number of conylcts wanted, the labor to be performed, and the par ticular locality of the same, and no bid will be considered that does not expressly state the particular place, designating the same by name Convicts hired to work in mines. ald able to do so, will be classed into first second and third class. and the proposa-s shall state the amount offered for each class respectively per month. Convic;s capable of performing manual labor bur unable to work in mines, will be hired per capita, and proposals in that way are ill., yited for them. No male convicts under six teen years of age are offered for hire; The able on the 10th day of each month, for the preceding month. The hirer shall be re- formance of his contract in such sum as may be required by the governor, and with security to be approved by him; The hirer shall conform to all the conditions of law. for the hiring of convicts and their man -agement and treatment, and also to all the rules of the board of inspectors of convicts now in existence or that may hereafter le adopted, and to provide suitable rooms, furniture and aceommoda,t,ons for tho spectors. Copies of the contract required to be signed may be obtained by application to this office. sy Proposais shall be written or printed and shall be enclosed in an envelope and secure W sealed. with no inscription or superscrffs-' fion on tho outside of said envelope. except my name and address. and across the ,ef.- hand end of the envelope the foro'viifg words; .Proposals for sConvcis,s The pro- posals will be opened and the bids arc ai,t d or rejected at the executive office isi tho state capitol on the first day of July 1871. The right is reserved to reject any and al bids.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
The Alabama Home Building and Loan Association
 CASH PAID IN slOo,Ooo.Oo.

The Associat ton is now selling some Paid Up Stock. This stock pays Q cash sem-an- nual dividend. Shares in the accumulated surplus Is secured by non-negotiable first mortgages and has convertable cash with drawal value at definite periods of time. Before making any investment call at the office and let us discuss the matter.
 | u W. V. M. ROBERTSON, Gen. Mgr, 6-30-tf. 2009 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
CHEAP SUMMER TOURIST RATES

Via Southern Railway and Alabama
 Great Southern Railroad. Beginning June l. the Southern railway and Ala bama Great Southern railroad will sell cheap summer excursion tickets to all summer resorts.
 Summer schedules are now in effect and all points are reached at convenient hours. We have the most attractive list of places ever offered. Elegant trains carrying handsome Pullman drawing room sleepers.
 For detailed informa ton call at passen- ger office, No. ' North Twentieth street Phone S46. J. P. BILLUPS,
 Travelling Passenger Agent.
 c. M. BILLHEIMER, .
 Trayelihg. Passenger Agent. 5-2S-30t v"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

MT and Mrs. P. J. Hagerty yesterday rendered their little chfd, Dinnie, birth day party. The following little ones were present: Robert Wright, George Wetzel, Rufus Wright, Willie Funk, Frank Perkins August Armbuster, Carl Funk, Gwin Wetzel, Marling Perkins, Bessie Higgins, Mary Airline Wright, Edna Higgins, Pauline Wright.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

music are conferred on Miss Eva E. Daly.
 Reward in ,instrumental music, Miss Anna GiaFdoni.ts ,ta
 Rev Father~-P. A.aO'Riley closed the entertainment with a few warm words for education.
 It would be impossible to single out the participants all having done excel lently we'll,
 The graduates will be rendered re- ceptien this evening at 8 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
NEW SLEEPING CAR LINE.

Beginning Monday, May n. the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company will run focal sleeper on trains Nos. and between Birmingham and Nash vile. Parties wishing to take the 12:30 a. m. train can retire at g D. m, and arr irving on the $40 a. m. train can remain in sleeper until a. m.
 R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
Clerk and Registers Sale.
N W. Scott Complainant, vs. Mrs. Ann Israel. Defendant.

N W. Scott, Complainant, vs. Mrs. Ann
 Israel, Defendant.
 By virtue of decree rendered on the 18th day of May, A. D.. 1897, by the City Court of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Alabama, in said cause I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at public auction, at the court house door, in the city of Birmingham, within the legal hours of sale, on sfa
 fs43 MONDAY, JUNE 18th, 1897. the following described real estate to satis- fly said decree to-wit: E. F of s. W. A of N. aW.sA of section 34. township IT, south, range west, except acres on the east side near the southeast corner of said lot, conl- mencipg at the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of the north quar- ter Sec: S4, T. IT, s. R. w., thence north 1 chain thence 10 chains west, thence south chain, thence 10 chains east to start ing point, in all 19 acres. the mineral rights heretofore sold, situated in Jefferson coun- ty. Alabama.
 Witness my hand this Sd day of June 1897.
 d e N. l.. MILLER,
 6-31oaW-3t Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

Hoods Sarsaparil,a possesses just the needed elements to build up the weak Get only. Hoods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
NOTICE

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The INDEPENDENT is conducted on
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
Leprosy in Russia.

The results OF Professor Koch's
study OF leprosy in East Prussia
last year have just been published
in Berlin. He is of the opinion that
the cases he saw there were not con-
nected like those in Norway, Swe-
den, Finland, etc, with the leprosy
of the middle ages, but had prob
ably been introduced since 1870,
through the close intercourse be-
tween East Prussia and the Russian
Baltic provinces. Twenty-seven cases
revealed themselves before Septem-
Der, 1896, aud of these seventeen
ended fatally. Infection, DR.. Koch
says, seems TO be caused mostly by
low living, or overcrowding in small
houses, and to some extent also by
the wearing of infected clothes. He
found no evidence OF hereditary
transmission. The duration Of the
disease generally was from five to
ten years.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
ADMIRAL MILLER.
Not Reedy to Come to Hawaii Alb
rogatiou of the treaty Petitions

Not edy to Come to Hawaii Alb.
rogation of the treaty Petitions
WASHINGTON, April 23-The revo.
cation OF the order that Admiral
Beardslee be relieved OF the com
mand of the Pacific station by
Admiral Miller at once, and the
issuance OF a new one providing
that Beardslee stay at Honolulu
until July, was taken by the annex
ationists to-day to mean that the
policy OF the Administration as to its
course there would be then matured
aud the new commandant would re-
ceive Instructions before leaving.
The fact is Miller requested the
change, as he wishes to stay two
months here. He has had appoint
ed as his staff secretary Lieutenant
Philip Andrews OF Columbia. The
transfer OF the officer will made at
once.
Representative Barlow OF the Sixth
district has presented to the House
the largest petition on the Hawai-
ian reciprocity treaty yet developed.
1t is from the farmers of San Luis
Obispo county, asking the abroRa-
tion OF the convention. All the
members Of the House have letters
and kilograms taking sides on the
treaty, those against being prin-
cipally from the country districts
aud those favoring from the mercan-
tile bodies Of San Francisco.
Senator Perkins to-day had a
strong telegram from the San Frau
cisco Chamber Of Commerce de-
handing that he support the treaty,
1t took the ground that control Of
the islands must not pass to foreign
power in the interest OF the safety
OF the Western Coast, and that trade
Of San Francisco would suffer il
there should be change of re-.
lations. Among other kilograms
taking similar ground was one from
Louis Sloss.
Perkins says his Investigations
lead to the belief that the free entry
of Hawaiian sugar is practically a
bounty OF $50 ton, which, as sugar
is produced by peon and contract
labor, is really the amount OF the
cost of production, which gives the
producers too great an advantage
over California beet sugar producers
While the Senate Finance Com
mittee has informally, considered
the sugar schedule nothing definite
will be dono until the latter part OF
next weeks. Il. Chronicle
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
NEW CANADIAN TARIFF.
1t Favors British and Discriminates
Against American Goods.

1t Favors British and Discriminates
Against American Goods.
OTTAWA, April 23.-The new tariff
announced by the Government will
hit the United States pretty hard.
In that regard it is popular here,
but doubly so on account of the
preference it makes in favor of
British goods. These preferential
terms for Great Britain and other
countries disposed TO receive Cana
dian products at favorable rates, the
Finance Minister explained in Par
Lament, would be in the form of re-
auctions from the general list of
one.eighth for the first year, and
after that period they would be one
quarter of the rate in the general
tariff. These reductions would apply
to all schedules except those i'm
imposing duties intended for revenue
on such articles as wines, tobacco,
cigars and cigarettes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Mems ready made pants at 81 per
pair at herr's.
Sachs is selling 25 yards Of
Brown Cotton for 81 90
Swell Shirt Waists, very latest in
Leather Belts and the new Kid
Gloves can be found at N. s.
Sachs.
Flannelettes 16 yards for $1.00,
Night Gowns for 80 cents, and
Ladies Chemises 3 for 81 90 at N. S.
Sachs.
H. Carl, one OF the most expert
BARRIERS in Honolulu, is now to be
found at the tonsorial parlors OF M.
A. Peixoto, at the union Art Gallery
Lane.
The only place in town to get
genuine Cambridge Pork Sausages
is at Jos. Tinker's City Meat Market,
Nuuanu street, opposite Chaplain
Lane. Telephone 2S9.
"Historical Truths" may be had
at 1927 King street, il applied for
early. Although the edition was
considered large enough for all de-
mands the books are already be-
coming rather scarce.
Statistically inclined tourist Ito
native)-"What is the death-rate
| l,.,0v N.t;,o 0sa,,a nc - 20 auary
where else-one death for every in
habitant." Jim Dodd's Enterprise
Book at the Pantheon is better life
preservative for the rate is two for a
quarter.
At the Royal Saloon there is a
constant rush for the celebrated
beer which George Hawkins taps,
"Bob" French, the nestor of Homo
lulu's mixologists is now in the
Royal Saloon where he greets his
hosts of friends with his affable
smile of welcome.
Ned Doyle at the Cosmopolitan is
recommending the celebrated Put.
MANS Blackberry Brandy, a tonic
which is unrivalled, assisted by Jim
Thompson formerly of the S. S.
Australia an excellent "half and
half" is served to the thirsty
customers of the Cosmopolitan.
One ounce OF prevention is better
than ten ouuces OF cure. The EN-
pire boasts of infallible remedies
against the varioloid. Wieland beer
on draft beats vaccination, and
Doctor Charlie Andrew presides over
the finest stock of remedies" that
can be found in town. All for medi-
cinal purposes-and cash.
There is on exhibition at the Paci-
fic Saloon an excellent picture OF
Mr.. Murderer Butler with his auto
graph signature. 1t is worth look
ing at the features of the monster
and at the same time wash down a
natural SILVER with glass OF Buffalo
beer, served at the right temperature
by the modest young men who hold
up the corner
From casks rotund, the mellow brew
or Pabst springs perfect to the
light.
For nature sure and science true,
Conspire to brew it right.
The Royal and Pacific too,
Supply this perfect gem.
The Cosmopolitan is not behind
With checks which change with
them
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
REMOVAL NOTICE.

an AND AFTER APRIL LIST DRS.
" Cooper and Raymond will occupy the
offices OF DR.. Mc6rew on Hotel Street.
Office Hours from $3.50 to 10 a. M, 1890 to
and to y p. NJ. Telephone No. l54,
648-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
IS. S. AUSTRALIA
THROUGH LINE:
From San Francisco
for Sydney.

lOI pyuhey'
drive honolulu.
Moan, May 6, 1897
Alameda, June 3, '97
NJ riposa, July l, '97
Moana, July 20, 1897
Alameda, Aug 20, '97
Mariposa, Sept q, 81
Moana, Oct 81, 1897
Alameda, Nov 10, '97
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-07
Leave Honolulu
From Sydney for
San Francisco.

LeGre Honolulu.
Mariposa Nav 81, 'a7
Moana. June "a. 'a7
Alameda, j uly p, ~
Matiposa, Ang 10, 'n7
N oana, Sept 16, '97
Alameda, oct Ia '97
Matiposa, Nov II '97
Means, Dec 8, 1897
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-30
LAST oHANCEs
To Sec ths InImitAbie laps at whs.lIng
Park Casino.

"
To Sec ths InlmitAbie laps ut Whesllng
Park Casino.
Last night was the banner night at
tendance at the Wheeling Park Casino.
six hundred people enjoying the inter-
estlng performances of okabe's royal
Japanese troupe. The people also In
cldentally appreciated the delights and
beauty OF the park. which has never
been In a more attractive form than at
present. No one can spend an evening
more pleasantly than by taking the 1880
o'clock special or the O'Clock regular
motor and visiting Wheeling's most
famous summer resort and witnessing
the wonderful exhibitions given by the
Japs.
The Park management has been play
ing IN very hard lines with their attrac-
lions OF late on account OF the bad YEA
ther and a little more appreciation OF
their enterprise on the part Of the peo-
pie In furnishing sterling attractions for
their amusement would be most agree
able to them. The Japs give a remark
ably varied and clean programme, and
Il should be borne In mind that to-
night, to- morrow matinee and night will
be the last opportunities for witnessing
their Inimltable antics. as they sail for
Japan at the close Of this season.
The special 1850 o'clock and o'clock
motors run into the grounds to the Ca
sino, and there viii be ample accom-
modations afforded for returning home
after the performance. no matter how
large the attendance may be.
Another pleasing attraction In con-
neetion with this entertainment Is the
projectoscope pictures Immediately fol-
lowing the Casino performance. They
are exceedingly novel and fine, present.
ing many attractive scenes, Now what
more can one ask for quarter
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-30

nho e4.h animal convan,ion ~ ma
Young PeOples' Society Of Christian En-
80 ..1,D,,os 40 ~ u,noo,,ro d,s
deavor societies. OF tae WAeeaHs as
trict union. was held at Wellsburg yes
terday, The following programme was
randarad IN an enthusiastic manner.
All the topics were well treated and the
,,,,oad ,,,a-a a4.a,,,,,a,,, lie
thoughts auV'lheeu We'e a''ehtNelF hS-
tened to.
900 p-o,ar ana pr.,sa sor,,,OA
9;SO a; NJ, ruaL YIN, aiIu VI. am Se'NV0
Francis N; WILSON, NJ Mn,neenns' 49,,
V'40 u, ", A9lIess " "e'uU'"o Sa''ue'
az JACOB MsHspaIk Si.,,s Y,,, corr,.,,h,
'''' Moundsyilie' : '''
1906 a, IN. Music,
1913 Q, ~. why pld You Come 70 Ehis
,o.os SonVe iiTSn ca1pe e' ana Cure Of 1ar.
-'''' Eng PRAYER Meeting'-Niss FrIeda
Epstein, West Liberty.
1875 a. M. Music, w..
lO'oV Z; ~ Tpnav en To- i RsItgIoN vi" tsss
Rev, r. r. Bigger, Of Wheeling.
1l:lO a. m. Convention sermon-Rev, s. d.
Montgomery, Cameron,
i d'ig q, M NJ Anhounseihen' OF Son''n''ees'
S .S n nv NH HYMN and chorus-choIr and
Convention.
2lO p. m, Roll Call OF Societies; response;
ttw9smlnnte essay reports, topic
9,so N M .,p0wer ~ SINGLE Sonsecrated
Life"-R. W. Jones, Wheeling.
$40 p, m. Vocal Solo,
$40 p. m. our Juniors'-francls NJ VIII
2.so 1 a m any aSnp Slate convantIon. Shall
We Support il, and HowY'-Rev.
James r. Montfort. Cairo, W. Va,
asa State Secretary ana Treasurer 49,,
''4V sfsction ~ S3lcers S0'i'''"'''s' anu
500 y. m. Adjournment.
100 p, N, Conservation seryiee-Led by
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-30
LOCAL BREy1Trgs.
Matters OF Minor Moment In aud Abou
Tho Civ,

matteraot MINOR 'iomeht IN ana Apoat
tho City.
George Hfbberd & Son have secured
the agency Of the Scalfe filter and are
dispensing free ice water at their store.
One Of the features OF the Elks sting
social next Wednesday evening, at Ar
lon hall. will be the vaudeville part OF
the entertainment by the best talent
obtamabie
Abercronbie Rros having rented and
renodeled the building. No. Igi9 Main
street, viii conduct n wholesale mlIll-
merry business at this place. Their buy
err Mr.. G. H. Abercrombie. left for New
York to purchase a stock for the COM
Ing season.
The Ladies' Of the Rowe Mission Rand
Of the English Lutheran church. rave
n snccesaiiil lawn fetc m bridge mark.
island tast evening. Tor tho benefit Of
the church. The lSdIes desire 10 thank
NIcCielland's orchestra for furnishing
tho TnusIc ON tbiS occnalon.
o., c., \, ~ ah,,s., A.,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-30

Jacob Brodle. Of 65S Fulton street,
Brooklyn, says the New York Times, has
begun suit in the United States district
court against Thomas A. Sperry and
John Hutchinson to recover 100000 for
the alleged violation Of the copyright
law. In his complaint Mr. BrodIe says
he has organized scheme by which var
ious merchants Of the city give their GUS
toners stamps representing the amount
OF their purchases and that these stamps
are redeemable In premiums at his store.
His business Is already profitable,