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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
IN THE COURTS.
The Ensley City Bridge Catastrophe Brought Into Prominence-Capi- tai Cases Next Week-Gen-
 eral Court News.

In the criminal court all of this week has been consumed in trying cases on the misdemeanor docket. Next week the capital felony cases will be placed on trial. The cases dock ted for trial are as follows:
 Jim Perkins, Ed Brown, Lige Talley and Frank Nealy, all for murder Gilbert, alias Shoemaker, murder. Savannah Walker, murder.
 CITY COURT.
 s. A Jones, administrator of J. c. Jones, vs. Louisville Gnd Nashville rail road; on trial.
 The county has b.en made defendant to three suits in this court arising from the collapse of the wagon bridge over Village creek near Ensiey on the 21st of November last.
 IL will be remembered that a party of pleasure seekers were riding in wagon over the bridge on the night of the above date when the structur- gave way killing one young man. William Shan non, and severely injuring several other young people.
 The plaintiffs in each suit alleg'a faulty construction in the bridge. The suits are as follows:
 Maggie Hardegin, pro ami; $10006 for personal injuries.
 Amos Pinckard; $3S2 for damages done to the team, harness and wagon.
 Ephraim Bowyer; $1,000 for personal Injuries.
 CIRCUIT COURT.
 Ths following business was transacted yesterday:
 Will Warren Hawkins, burglary and grand larceny; guilty as charged in the indictment.
 John Johnson, alias Ben Tanner grand larceny; case mol pressed and former conviction confessed.
 Henry Johnson, assault with intent to murder; guilty as charged and fined $40.
 Pillar Thomas, alias Pillow Thomas. petty larceny: guilty as charged and fined $50. The value of the stolen goods was asses ssed at $200
 Same defendant is on trial in an effort to prove a "misnomer' in so much as he claims to be named Thompson in stead of Thomas.
 ted for practicing medicine without a license.
 INFERIOR CRIMINAL COURT. Yesterdays docket was very light and only nine cases were called. One of thes+, Joe McDearman, cruelty to anil mals, was continued.
 Three trespassers were given the usual s5 fine.
 Robert Henly. assault and battery on Alice Haley; continued until the 2eth and bond fxsd at $500. Louis Robinson, assault with weapon; S25 and thirty days-eighty days at Coalburg.
 Charlie Hampton doing business with out a license; $11. Fine was afterwards set aside on payment of the license fees.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
WHO FOUND THE. WATCH 1?
Fair Bicyclist. Loses a Watch On the Avondale. Macadamized Road-It
 Was a Present Highly Prized

Miss Emmie Johnston, daughter of Offl- CT Johnston of the police force, while out for a ride on the Avondale macadam- ized. road Thursday afternoon, had the misfortune to lose a beautiful hunting cas= ladys gold watch which she prlzed very highly, 1t being present from h7r father. On the inner case was picture of hsr and on the outer case were en- cravings. Should any0n- find the watch they will be rewarded by leaving same at police headquarters.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
TO NASHVILLE, TENN
 ONLY $2.5O ROUND TRIP.

An excursion train will leave Birming- ham for Nashville Sunday, April 25, 1897, at o'clock a. n., reaching Nashville at D. m. Returning, leave Ma ashville Mon day al 9:3O p. m.. making a quisk run back, and the fare is only $2.50 for the round trip, when the regular cost for any other day or train is $12.50. The Gen. tennial grounds are finished and 1t will De good opportunity to inspsct them, as arrangements have been made for excur- sionists to be admitted. Th'csa desiring to use this train to Decatur, Athens, Pu- laski or Columbia, can do so, as il makes all stops. D. D. KINN HEBREW,
 y Excursion Agent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
N SOCEETY'S DOMAINS.
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Mir ard Mrs. Ike W. Starr arrived in the city yesterday afternoon on the southbound train and will be the guest of MT. Starr's mother for some time. MT. Starr is one of Uncle Sam's efficient pos tai clerks and a great favorite here. His bride is charming young woman.
 The Clerks, Benevolent and Protective association have changed the date of their grand ball from next Monday night to Wednesday evening, May 5, same to be held in Turn fVerein hall on Third avenue. This was a proper step on the part of the clerks association because of the Carnival society having selected next Monday evening for their grand en- tertainment. The clerks ball is to be given to raise funds for receiving the national association here, and the cit.- zens of Birmingham should not fail to render them all assistance possible in making it success.
 MT. and Mrs. H~-N. Richards, of Louis vile, Ky, are visiting their relatives, MT, and Mrs. H. c. Miller, of East Lake.
 Mrs. W. M. Garner returned home yes- terday after weeks pleasant visit to relatives in Tuscaloosa.
 The ladies of the First Presbyterian church have spared. no pains to make tnSlI DdZ5dr SuCeeeSS. be sure dnu CHI al 309 Twentieth street and see the beau- tiful things they, have to show. .,.szu,a
 The banquet committee Of the alumni association of Howard college met yes- terday afternoon in the office of MT. H. R. Dill. MT. Dill presided and the matter of giving an annual banquet was dis cussed and decided upon. After consid- erable discussion and deliberation it was decided to make it strictly an association affair." allowing members only to invite guests. The banquet will be given on June 9 and from the present outlook it will be much more largely attended than the last. s-s4sa-as ssss s-as-ss='s---7--
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
Gents Furnishings at Louis Sake
EDISON'S VITASCOPE.

East Lake pavilion was packed to the roof last night, and the immense crowd was more than pleased with the exhibi- ton of this wonderful invention. The more one sees of 1t the more startling 1t be- comes and the more popular it grows. Manager MeClery has decided to retain the attraction for six more performances, on account of the big excursion from De- catur today, and the demand of the pa- irons of the line, and they will be given today, Monday and Tuesday afternoons and nights at the usual hour.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17

About 9:30 o'clock last night Charles Tilley, well known colored barber, fell near the side entrance. of the Bank sa- loon and was severely injur=d. His head was badly cut and he was rendered unconscious for quite, a while. His wound, which was very long gash over the ear, was stitched and he was taken to his home between Fifth and Sixth avenues on Eighteenth street. He was so badly hurt that. he was unable to walk into the house.. At a late hour last night he was resting easy
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
AN OPEN LETTER.
Dose Monkey Farm Imbossible--Can'i Build Fence So High Enough
 As to Holdt Elm.

MT. Editor: In letter to the Birming- ham News yesterday "Veritas" breaks out in a new place and insists upon the city authorities employing trained mon- kies to destroy the nests and eggs of the English sparrow. thinking. it would sem, that by this means the city could be effectually rid of the little pests.
 Now, in the first place, 1t would be im- possible to build fence high enough to keep the blasted monkeys in farm. and in the second place. conceding that
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

"The New Earth" or where and when will the kingdom of Christ be set up. will b. the subject of the gospel in Odd Fellows hall Fox building, Sunday night, April IS, at 7:2O, by Elder R. D: Hottel. This subject was postponed from last Sunday night. Admission free. Come and hear where our future home will be.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
CHURCH NOTICES.

Peoples Temple--Rev c. L. Mann, D. D., pastor; Prof. J. Hoskins, preceuter. Preaching. .at.11 a. m. and 7:30 D. m. by the pastor. Sunday schocd at 10 a. m. Epworth and Junior Leaguss at p. m. Prayer meeting at 7:3o p. m. on Wednes- day. Special Easter services at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
FLOWERS FOR PRISONERS

The home mission workers of the Wo- mans Christian Temperance Union will gladly receive flowers to help in their Easter work, at Godden's drug stor. or Mrs. A. B. Wheeler S, 210O Seventh ave- nue., The flowers will be made into dainty bouquets and with scripture cards carried to the prisoners at Pratt min=s on Easter Sunday. Please send by 3 D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
Great Money Savers Sale 1!

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
B|GHARM|NM INDUSTRIES
Patronize Home industries and
 Build Up Birmingham.
Baskets and Butter Trays.

D ATES MANUFACTURING CO, manu- ID factures split baskets, wire end butter trays, 1702 First avenue. Phone PIP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17

The old
 ia 6 io il c d savings bank s was often a Sai stocking hid in the chim- NM ney, but now
 a-days people aAcA W ho " an t
 S fe ty put heir money behind burglar and fire proof walls. A wo- nan who thinks her fife and health is worth saving won't fisk it with incoin- lotent persons. If
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
Brocms and Alabama Rolled Oats.

M 'MILLAN-LEE CO, manufacturers of M brooms and packers of Alabama rolled oats 2105-7 Morris avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION,

SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS Try a pair of Hess or Doug las Shoes, sold only by me. These shoes are hand-SeWed, and celebrated throughout the universe for fit and wear.
 LOUIS SAKS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
Cotton Manufacturing.

D BIRMINGHAM COTTON MANUFAC- ID TURING CO, manufacturers of cotton yarns. Will purchase strict midding cot ton from an inch to an inch and a quarter staple al market price. Third avenue and Eighth street. . .6
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17

G4-$O handsome Dinner Sets. .... ..S4 95
 E--$5 Decorated Chamber Sets.... 2 75 1Q00--English Ironston Plates .-...-.... A 144-=50c sets Ironstone cups and saucers 25
 T2--5Gc handsome MIX Jugs. ........... b 275-l5e assorted Decorated Plates. ...... 120Q-Niee, Fruit Saueers ers...........-....r. 3 1l2--25e Soap Dishes .......H.............. 8 215-Nice size Meat Dishes. .............. g 144-25c Ironstone Deep Dishes....... g Sacrifice prices on hotel dishes, fancy art
 China, Japanese China.s Bric-a-Brac,. 1SG0-5e Assorted Tumblerss. ...4........ 2 1250-Sc Nicely Finished Goblets. ......... S44-10c Engraved Tumbiefs ............. 4 960-10c Heavy, Hotel riobiets. ....... 144--25c Cut Glass Covered Butter
 14E25c Covered Sugar Bowls. .......... 10 112-75c Assorted Water -Bottles,.,t....s 33 150-60c Large Glass -Pitchers.,..,.,. 20 24f-25c Patent Top Syrup Pitchers..... 10 iS5-lOc Large Cut Glass Bowls, ...,.,,..-.1 15 Sacrifice prices on rich Cut Glass, Fancy
 Saloon Glass and everything in Glass
 and largest assortment in the ssouth
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17
Cotton-Seed Mill,

D FIREMAN & CO, manufacturers of the l Enterprise cotton seed mill. dealers iii
 pulleys, belting, and mill supplies 172o First avenue. f
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-17

500-25c Boxes Fine Toilet Soap. ....... t-''i5 1500-Dozen Clothes Pins, per dozen..... fe l 450-No. or No. Brass Burners ,s.a.ss 5 144-s1 Set Plated Tablespoons. ,,........ 50 12G0-25c Strong Scrub Brushes... 5 120-25c Heavy Whisk Broon1S. ........... 3 200e-5c Bars Fairbanks Soap 240-25c Assorted Busters. ............ l0 250-25c Fancy Ctspedores. s.......,....,... 10 Sacrifice prices on Fancy Bird Cages,
 Brushes, Stationery, Fine Soaps,
 Woodenware, Toys. Etc. Etc. .t.5 100-35c Large 14-quart Dish Pan........ F 30Q-10c Big Wash Pans. ....-,.......t..l IT. 5 350-2Oc 2-quart Coffee Pots. .....,........ ID 244-10c Large Milk Pans. .... ..i.. ...3...l U D 165-25e Hunters Flour Slfters. ....s..... r ie 500-10c Assorted Masks. ..,.., .i,r...c..f9f4 { 451-10c Slpanese LanterS.....,.. 1 644-10e and 15c American Flags q. ...... 14+-10c Large Dressing Combs, ... ..s. ;i' Q Sacrifice prices on carload of Famous
 Peninsuar Cooking Stoves. Granite
 Iron and all kinds of Kitchen Utensils WO WEEKS ONLY '=gfs stqs ch floral decorations........ ............S2g 95 nch China Tea Set...............s,,.,..s .s,..7 4si
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
PERHAPS THIS MAY HELP YOU.

MY food does me no good" you say.
Then it does you harm There is no
halting place between these two ex-
tremes. Digested foor alone gives
health and strength. Undigested food
sours, or ferments. in the stomach and
becomes a poison TO the whole body
1t causes headache, heart palpitation,
liver and kidney trouble, distress after
eating, pains in the chest and sides,
and the, tired, languid, heavy feeling
digestion goes wrong every function OF
the body goes wrong. Yes, and the
mind, too. Men. fail in business and
die poor for no other reason than this
they are weakened, dulled and stupi-
fed by dyspepsia The lives of host
of women are blighted in the same
way. You may be one of this misera-
BILE multitude. The writer of these
lines was one of your number short
time ago. tried dozens of things to
get cured: Just as you have done, no
doubt. The thing which at last sue
|ceeded with me may succeed with you.
It is a discovery of those wise and
good people-the Shakers, of Mt. Lee
banon, N. Y.-called the Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial. 1t is not purgative,
which at best gives only transient re-
left. 1t is in itself a digested food
while taking this cordial. 1t helps you
at once and makes the stomach vigor-
Gus and healthy. 1t is not like any
other so-called dyspepsia cures. 1t is
prepared by the Shakers principally
from herbs cultivated by them. They
do not ask us to spend dollar for a
bottle while we are in the dark as to
it's virtues. They take that risk them
selves. Almost any druggist will sell
you a trial bottle for ten cents, so that
you can see whether it is what they
say-and adapted to your case. And
isn't the mere chance of a cure worth
that much?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
MEETING HIS FRIENDS.

Hon. T. S. Garrison. of Shelby, is in
the city, attending the session of the
grand lodge of the Knights Of Honor,
of which he is past grand dictator.
Mr.. Garrison is the chairman of the
finance committee of the. Texas Legis-
lature, and is also a prominent candi-
date for state treasurer. Mr. Garri-
son is meeting many friends in San
Antonio, who are thanking him for
his efforts towards the appropriation
made by the state for the Southwes-
tern Insane asylum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
JUDGE NooNAN AT WASHINGTON

To the San Antonio Light.
The inquiry is often made, when is
judge coming coming homer" Judge
Noonan has remained in Washington
up to the present time and attended to
the requests of his constituents just
the same as he would have done If he
had been reelected to Congress. At
the departments before the congress
sional committees the judge has been
regarded as the real representative
of the people of the 18th congressional
district. In the tariff struggle the
judge was the man from Texas who
was listened to and his presentation
of the wants and demands Of the wool
men and cattle men of West Texas
had much to do with the successful
out come of the tariff on wool, hides
and stock. In many other matters
in which citizens of the 18th district
were interested in, Judge Noonan has
been active before the authorities at
Washington. That the judge has not
figured prominently and obnoxiously
in the struggle for Federal place is
to his credit, but he has acted with
great impartiality and has not been
idle, in answering every request.
While Mr.. Slayden has drawn the
salary as congressman Judge Noonan
has been looked to as the real repre-
sentative. Judge Nooan expected to
return home soon after the expiration
of his term but he yielded to the So
licitation of friends to remain on the
ground and look after the interests of
his constituents as a Democratic rep
resentative at Washington during a
stalwart Republican administration
was of little use event If he did desert
his party and vote for the Republican
tariff bill. OF course Slayden will re-
ceive his reward but it will not be at
the hands of the true blue Democratic
party Judge Noonan has found
Washington life agreeable. his health
has greatly improved,I and he feels
fully able to take another term in
Congress. With his acquired exper-
fence, and the high esteem in which
he is held he will be the most valuable
representative that can be sent from
this district
JAMES p. NEWCOMB.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
RAN INTO A FENCE.
Mounted Police Oficer Van Riper's
Experience Yesterday.

Mounted Police Officer Van Riper's
Experience Yesterday.
Mounted Police officer Charlie Van
Ripper met with an accident yesterday
which came near costing him his life.
He was out beyond the Union Stock
Yards after a negro named Charlie
Harris, and as the negro saw the off,
Ger he ran into some high weeds and
laid down to hide. The officer went
on after him and in doing so ran COM
pletely over the negro before seeing
him and just after running over him
before he could stop the horse he
struck barbed wire fence which was
hidden by the tall weeds.
The animal was going at such a fast
gait that it could not be stopped and
it struck the fence full force, throwing
Charlie over the fence almost into the
San Pedro creek on the opposite side.
Charlie soon regained his feet and
released his horse from the wire, in
which it had become entangled, by
cutting it away from the animal, but
not before the wire had gotten in its
fearful work of cutting the horse al
most fatally in various places.
The officer then secured his prisoner
and came back to the city. He is quite
sore today from his fall and is taking
a lay-off, while veterinary surgeon is
attending his horse, which he thinks
will recover,
The animal becoming entangled in
the fence was all that saved the officer
from being seriously injured, as the
horse would have doubtless fallen on
) him in the creek, where he would have
been seriously injured.
The negro, Charlie Harris, whom he
arrested, is suspicioned of stealing a
coat and a suit of clothes from the res
idence of Mr.. Leon Maracheau Monday
night A Mexican called at police sta
ton yesterday afternoon. and said he
had purchased the clothes from a ne
gro and identified Harris as the man.
Harris is being held in the city jail on
the charge of being a suspicious char
acter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
FIRES IN JULY.

The following is the report of the
number of fires and alarms in this city
during the month-of July, showing IA
alarms:
July 2-5:1S a. M, box 143, one-story
frame residence of G. NJ. Fries, No.
22S Pierce avenue, Ward 6, cause I'M
known, loss on building SIS, contents
$50. Insurance, building $500, con-
tents $500.
July 24:52 a. m, box 3l4, one-story
rock dwelling of Mrs. R. A. Baldwin,
owned by Miller estate, on Guenther
street, Ward s, cause unknown, loss
on building $1,000; contents $500; in
surance on contents $500.
July 3-11:35 p. M, box 243, one-story
frame dwelling Of Emile Kraft, No. ZIG
Iowa street, Ward z, cause mcendiary.
Loss on building 5000; on contents $3.50;
insurance on building $500; contents
none.
July 5-6:54 p. M, box 1876, two-story
frame depot of the Southern Pacific
railway company ron Austin street,
Ward 6. caused by. spark from engine.
Loss on building IS; contents s.. In
surance unknown.
July ISIS p, m, box 46, brush pile
on Main avenue, Ward 4, false alarm.
July 1850 p. IN, Still alarm, one
story frame smoke house of VIM. Lem
Ike, Main avenue and Romano street,
Ward 4, caused by fire in smoking
meats. Loss on building $40; contents
SIS. Insurance unknown.
July 1855 p. m, box 1872, one-story
frame dwelling of VIM. Cantu, occupied
by Dr. Spring, corner Park avenue and
Maverick street, Ward 4, cause I'M
known. Loss on contents $25. In
surance unknown.
July 14-12:1S a. M, box 236, two-story
frame residence OF Mrs. Cheesman, 409
South blackberry street, Ward Z, cause
gasolene explosion Insurance on
building $500; loss $40.
July 16,-1:35 p. M, still alarm, one
story stable of Lee Cotton, San Pedro
avenue, Ward 4, cause unknown. In
surance on building $780, Loss on
building $50.
July 1S-4:49 a. M, box AZ, one-story
frame house No. 210 Convent street,
Ward 5, owned by Nee. Schacklett,
occupied by j. NJ. Thompson. Cause
unknown. Insurance. on building $1,000;
loss $500; on lcontents $3.50; loss 5000.
July 1S--4:49 a. m, box As, one-story
frame house No. 2OS Convent street,
Ward 5, owned by Nice. Schacklett, oc-
cupied by Mrs. Riddle. Caught fire
from adjoining building. Insurance
on building $1,000, on contents none.
Loss on building 500; contents $780,
July 29-11:37 D. MI, box 264, fire in
camp yard corner East and Nueva
streets, Ward 2.
July 29-11:49 p. m, box 81, one-story
frame residence of Eugene Davis, West
End, cause unknown. Insurance on
building and contents unknown. Loss
on building and contents about 49,
900.
July S0-1:3O p. M. box IA, two-story
stone building on Losoya street, Ward
5, owned by A. Scholz, used as a res
taurant, cause burning SCOT in chimney.
Insurance $4,000. No loss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04

With all their handicap the Bronchos
are playing a game that will make any
team in this league hustle. With yes
terday's lead of five runs, the Painters
would never have touched the heels of
the original Broncho herd. There's
Charlie Weber playing third base as If
he had guarded that corner all his
life, when he ought to be on the bench,
taking his turn at pitching, or count
ing the "audience;" Willie Kohnle
limping around in the outfield to give
Fitzpatrick a needed rest; George Keefe
taking regular turn at pitching and
playing the outfield, and RED" Her.
bert playing anywhere all the time.
Eddie Steinhoff, conscientious little
player is doing his level best on the
keystone bag, and we all like the pop
ular vet, but this is a mighty fast
herd, and Ed. has been playing ball
for many years. But as he is one of
the Bronchos, he's got to pull with us,
and you notice he never complains.
He's got that much of the Broncho
spirit, anyway.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

The grand lodge knights of Honor,
was engaged this morning in secret
work, and there are so many reports
that it is doubtful If the session will
close before tomorrow noon. Election
of officers and choice of next place of
meeting will come up this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
SOLDIERS RETURN.

Several columns of extra duty SOL
diers of the infantry battalion returned
from the Leon Springs target range
this morning, having completed their
shooting. The men who relieved them
at the post will go out to the range to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock to take
their turn on the range.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
BASEBALL NEWS.

The official score of all Texas league
games and all late National league
news, posted every evening after the
games, at THE CRYSTAL,
IS-4-tf. 407 Main plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-04
FOR RENT.

On account of the death of Mr.. Hen
ry Kaliski who was in charge of Wolf
sons branch, northeast corner of
Commerce and East streets, the store
has been closed.
The building 64xSO feet, two stories
and basement, with large hall on sec
ond floor, is now for rent.
For terms, etc, apply to
S-4-tf L. WOLFSON