The age-herald., 1898-01-15
WRECK NEAR MONTGOMERY Two Unknown White TrampS
 Were Killed. CASE OF WILLIAM SPRINGER Tried Before Judge Bruce and the Deendant Discharged-Alabama Bible Socaly
 Directors Hold First Meeting.
CASE OF WILLIAM SPRINGER
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Jan. IA wreck on the Midland division of the Plant system oe- cured at 2:39 o'clock this morning. It was caused by a box-car jumping the track near Showdown, nine miles southeast of this city, which resulted in the loss of two human lives and the demolition of num- Der of cars. The track for a considerable distance was torn up.
 The unfortunate victims of todays wreck were two unknown white tramps, stealing a ride into the city. They were between the box cars that were derailed, and thrown between the trucks. their bodies being badly mangled by the wheels.
 The train was a through freight No. 211, due here at o'clock a. m., and was run ming on schedule time when the wreck occurred.
 Passenger train No. 57, due here at s:2o this morning, was delayed several hours, arriving here about noon. No. 36 went out about tine same time.
 The Plant system superintendent and master of trains are both out of the city and definite information to the cause of the wreck and the extent of the damage resulting cannot be obtained.
 The case of William Springer was called pSlOIt JuuSC utt III tiS oHitSo oe~uNeo court this morning. Springer is the young negro accused of writing an obscene letter to one of the most highly respected ladies of Eufau,a. The letter was written some time in August. The case was before United States Commissioner Henry Booth in that month and Springer was bound over. This case has been called in the United States court several times, but on various technicalities it was each time continued. The case was reached again yesterday, and the trial proceeded. At 190 o'clock today both sides submitted to the jury without argument.
 Springer was discharged
 The board of directors of the Alabama Bible society at its first meeting elected the following: Superintendent, c. l.. Chl- ton, Jr. co-operators, C.. w. Alexander and w. D. Owens, Jr.; treasurer Henry Booth, vice O. F. Warner, resigned; member of the board, Rev. Neal L. Anderson, vice pr. S. D. Seeley, resigned; member of the board, Rev. c. B. McDaniel, vice O.. F. Warner, resigned.
 It is probable the school teachers of the state will be paid for their services for the first quarter ending December 31 next week. It has been publicly stated that the money would be sent out this week, also that the tax collectors had been persuaded to make earlier remittances in order that the fund might not run short in the settle ment with the teachers, both of which are erroneous. Auditor White said today that as soon as the appointments were sent in the warrants on the treasury would be drawn, that the money was ready and had been for some time. secured not through persuasion as alleged. It is learned the ap- portionments will be completed and sent in Saturday, in consequence of which the war rants may be drawn next week.
 The delay is in the educational depart ment occasioned by the absence of Super intendent Turner and Chief Clerk Foreman They have gone to Springville where the latter's mother is seriously i'll. She is about 75 years old and has been bed-ridden for 29 years.
 Invitations have been issued announcing the early nuptials of Miss Martha Darian Jones and MT. Samuel Jones Cassels. The ceremony will be performed at St. Johns church at o'clock Tuesday evening, Jan uary 25. Miss Jones is young woman of graceful and most engaging personality, and MT. Cassels is a popular young man in social and business circles, and the an- nouncement of their marriage is a matter of pleasurable interest to many friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor have issued invitations to the marriage Of their daugh- ter, Miss Daisy Harris Taylor, to MT. Ben Evans Branch which will take place on the evening of January 26, at St. Johns Episco- pal church.
 
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