The age-herald., 1899-08-13
SELMA
Excitement Over Cutting Affray-Affairs
 in Social World

Selma, August 12.-(special)-There was a measure of excitement down at the union passenger station yesterday morning a few minutes before the northbound passenger train left for Rome Gus Stein, who drives the baggage wagon for Marshall & Son was sitting on a trunk on the platform, when Albert Williams known as "Spry" came up and plunged a knife into him five times. The blood spurted out of the ne- gros body and some one called out to catch the negro who had done the cutting. John Pollard, who was standing on the platform gave chase and though the negro ran like the wind, MT. Pollard was just behind him. As the flying form turned the corner by Martins Well his pursuer fired twice at him with his pistol but the negro never stopped. For about six blocks he ran and finally went into negro cabin. Here MT. Pollard came up with him and brought him back to the depot where he turned him over to Uncle" Jerre Mum.
 In the meantime Gus Stein the wounded negro had been put in a hack and sent to Dr. Ritters office where his injuries were dressed. He is cut twice on the left arm, twice in the back and once in the breast, all ugly but not serious cuts
 It seems that Williams drives Walkers trensfer wagon and this morning Stein moved the formers wagon away from the depot platform. This led to the row.
 The dull monotony that has existed in the circles of the socially inclined were broken last week and number of affairs were given that despite the sweltering weather were heartily enjoyed and will be long re- membered.
 Friday night MT and Mrs. Alex Caw- thon threw open their hospitable home on Lauderdale street and entertained with a "Carnation Card Party" in honor of Misses Gillard and Spurlin, of Mobile, who has been Mrs. Cawthon's guests for the past two weeks. Six tables were filled with airily attired young ladies and convention ally dressed young men. The games were hotly contested and resulted in Misses Marshall and Gillard and Mrs. Beard tie- ing for the first prize, Miss Marshall com ing out victorious in cutting. She was awarded a beautiful picture. The gentle- mans prize was won by MT Dan Partridge and was a box of fine cigars The booby prizes were easily awarded to Miss Spurlin and MT. H. H. Hudson
 Misses Spurlin and Gillard are charming young ladies and have been the recipient of much attention during their visit to Selma. Friday night Miss Gillard was daintfly attired in a white organde with violets and ferns for flowers. Miss Spurln wore pretty white null and carried pink and white carnations. MT. and Mrs Caw- than make an excellent host and hostess and an invitation to their home is always gladly received.
 After the games were over delicious re- treatments were served, consisting of sal ads and cooling ices. During the evening several charming selections were rendered by Dunkln's orchestra.
 Friday night about twenty couples char tered the steamer Kettle Quill and glo- rious trip up the Alabama was taken. What coud be more conducive to pleasure than congenial crowd, on the decks of a steamer gracefully gliding along over the smooth surface of the water. It was in- deed happy occasion, and one that will not be soon forgotten by those who partici- pated.
 Miss Page Nelson, accompanied by her sister Miss Grace, left yesterday for two weeks stay at Shelby Springs
 Misses Annie and Talulah Mel who have been visiting relatives in Washington and Asheville, returned home Friday night