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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19

Aldrch indignantly denied having negroes on his campaign committee. He said that tue colored Aldrich club at Bessemer had expelled w. H. Harney from its member snip. Harney was president of the club. Following this action the club invited Car lisle to address them tonight.
 J. M. Ross charged Rev. A. J. Warner with having taxed the members of his church to raise funds for The Aldrich cam paign. He said the poor wssherwomen had been made to pay into this fund.
 Both speakers charged Harney, chairman of the Aldrich colored campaign committee, with receiving checks from the Aldfich campaign committee and then giving the negroes who called at his headquarters a dime s't) get drink o
 J.. W. Willis at the close of these speeches strongly appealed to the negroes not to vote in the November election.
 Before the meeting broke up several ne- groes held their tickets up in iull view of the crowd and tore them into pieces, saying as they did so that "they wanted no lily whites in theirs. ,'
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
A HORSE THIEF,
Wanted in Illinois, Captured in Hale County-Gin House and Cotton
 Burned-Politics.

GREENSBORO, Oct. H.-[Special Corre- spondence. 1.-The usual quietude of our city was nlarred this afternoon by the sudden appearance on our streets of two stalwart sheriffs from Christian county, Illinois, having in custody one George ShotIeau, fugitive from justice, who escaped arrest near Springfield, Ill.,, some six weeks ago. It seems that Shotteau came to this county more than year ago., and, 1t is said, he had served term in the Illinois penitens tiary. About eight months ago he married Miss Jennie Jones, a young lady who re- sided near here, but ere the honeymoon was over he deserted her and his where abouts were not known until about three weeks ago, when he ssbobbed up serenely'' and again took up his abode with the dear little wiley who had waited so long for his money since his return, and now the mys- tery is explained.
 On this mornings train arrived a sheriff and deputy from Springfield, Ill.,, having come by Montgomery and gotten all neces- sary papers of requ sition. On their arrival they secured the services of MT. D. A. Seals, temporary deputy, and proceeded at once to the vicinity where their man had beeu located. He was found at work in a field few miles from his home and ar- rested without resistance. It comes to light that for the past six mouths he has been in Illinois engaged in the horse steal ing business, having stolen two horses, three mules, six sets of harness, three spring wagons aud 500 pounds of meat, and was on the eve of departure for Ala bama when an attempt was made to arrest him, but he escaped, receiving bullet in his arm, which was extracted since his arrival here. He has very unsavory record, and we are glad to have such scum removed from our county.
 He was taken off on the train this even- ing without having had an opportunity to bid his wife farewell. However, she, poor woman, is sotneW hat accusto med to these sudden departures. Business of importance will doubtless detain him until his locks are tinged with the frost of years.
 Our banker, Mir. s. w. Chad wick, has removed from his old place of business into elegant new quarters on the office floor of the Greensboro hotel.
 A few days since Justice E. T. Pasteur was so unfortunate as to lose by fire his gin house and nine bales of cotton. The fire originated from a spark in the gin, supposed to have been caused by match.
 Why didn't Bowman fill his appointments here last week? An, he knew too we'll that he would be out of his sphere. The atmosphere is entirely too pure for him here. He couldn't vent his spleen with sufficient freedom to prove satisfactory to himself. He knows his "lay.o
 Hon. Oscar w. Underwood will be with us tomorrow, the 18th. We look forward with pleasure to his coming, and beg be- forehand to extend to him a hearty well come. His coming is merely courtesy to us, for ha knows full well that Hale will give him a rousing majority.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
JACKSONVILLE JOrTINGS.

JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 17.-[Special Corre- spondence. Ion Monday, at the residence of General Burke, MT. Norman Putnam and Miss Martha Duplissis, both of Mo- bile, were united in marriage by Father Mcdonnell. They left on the noon train for Atlanta, and will visit Chattanooga be- fore returning to Mobile.
 After lingering illness Mrs. Phena Simms Francis, wife of H. T. Francis, died at her home on Cane creek Tuesday night. Her remains will be inferred in the cemetery at this place. She leaves hus- band and eight children and many rela- tives and friends sorrowing that they shall see her face no more.
 Professor Dan gette, who has been elected to the position in the State Normal college made vacant by the resignation of Miss B. M. Haley, arrived last Friday. He comes highly recommended.
 A protracted meeting has been in prog ress two weeks at the Methodist church and still continues. The pastor, Rev. J :. H. Leslie, has been ably assisted by Revs. George Hamp Smith and M. N. Morris of Alexander City, also by pr. Slaughter, presiding elder of. this (Anniston) district. Revs. Mir. Liston of the Presbyterian and Dr. Lane of the Baptist churches have also rendered efficient service. May the good work go on.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
IN DEATHS GOLD GRASP Were Found the Bodies of Two
 Young Lovers.
A DOSE OF oBLoRoFoRM
Administered for an Aching Tooth Produces Death-A
 Pistol Does the Rest.

STA CLIFF, L. l., N. Y., Oct. 18.-The dead bodies of Miss Mary Duff and her be- trothed husband, Elicit l.. Titus of Brook lyn, were found fate lust night in bath house on the beach belonging to Peter Duff, the young lady's father.
 Titus had called to see Miss Duff Tuesday evening, but was missed from the house early under circumstances that caused the family to search.
 The next morning it as discovered that Miss Duff had not occupied her room on the previous night. Search for the couple WAS fruitless until last night, when the bath houses were examined. The latter are merely frame cabins large enough for one person to use as a dressing room, and had been locked and abandoned for the season. The keys of Duff's bath houses could not be found, so they were broken open. In one of them the couple were found.
 Miss Duff was lying on her back on the floor, her hands carefully folded on her breast, her dress neatly and tidily ara nged i, her face blood stained aud bullet wound in her temple.
 Titus body was found in corner, with bullet in his brain. The walls and floor of the bath room were covered with blood.
 No explanation of the tragedy can be given. The door of the bath house in which the bodies were found was locked and the key removed from the lock. The neat, tidy way in which everything about his victim was arranged shows that after shooting the@girl the murderer, before taking his own life, must have paused long enough to have composed his victim for her last, longsleep.
 So far as known there was not the slight est shadow between the dead couple, and had they lived they would have been mar ried next spring. Miss Duff was B years of age. MT. Titus was southerner, whose mother lived in Florida. He had resided in He has spent a. great deal of time in the family of MT. Duff, and has been betrothed to Miss Mary for several years.
 Edward P. Floyd Jones, Miss Duff,s brother in Jaw, reports that the result of the autopsy shows that Miss Duff died from the effect of chloroform admin istered by Titus, but it is thought without murderous intent. It is now remem befed that Titus had small bottle of chloroform with him on the day previous and offered Miss Duff small quantity to allay severe
 It is believed that he again prescribed the same in large quantity while they wete out for a walk and the drug caused her death, after which Titus shot himself. The blood on Miss Duff's face and clothing proved to have come from Titus' wound. No bullet wound was found in Miss Duff's temple, as first reported.
 Titus was a son of the late Col. Henry Titus, founder of Titusville, Fla. His known in southern society circles, and Is still living at Titusville. At her death young Elllett Titus would have been heir to Q fortune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
CENTRAL CITY ITEMS.
Opening Ball of the Calumet Club Grand Success-Held Up on the
 Higbway-An Error Corrected.
AGE HERALD BUREAU,

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 The opening ball of the Calumet club, made up of the elite of Selma Jewish soci- ety, was a grand success. The ball was given at Hotel Albert. The large dining hall and parlors were beautifully decorated for the occasion and nothing that would have added to the pleasure of it was left undone.
 Quite a number of society people from adjoining towns and from Montgomery and Birmingham were present.
 HELD UP BY A NEGRO.
 Cornelius Shoat, a young white man, was held up by strange negro several miles north of the city Monday night last. The negro stuck pistol in MT. Shoat's face. He grabbed it with his right hand, and in the scuffle which ensued the pistol was discharged, wounding Mir. Shoat' s hand painfully. The negro then made his assistance.
 The negro was tracked three or four miles, when the trail was lost. The police were notified of the attempt this morning aud are on tho lookout for the negro, who, it is supposed, made his way to the city.
 WAS NOT SHOT.
 Deputy Sheriff Bozeman of Autauga county, who was reported dangerously wounded by negro whom he was trying to arrest, was in reality not hurt at all. The negro shot at him and made good hls aan no
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
WORK OF DAsTARDs.
ATTEMPT TO WRECK A FAST EXPIRES HAP
 ,.n. PLY AYERTED.

ATTEMPT TO WRECK FAST EXPRESS HAP
 PILY INVERTED.
 MCKEEsPoRT, Pa., Oct. 1S.-Dynamite was placed on the track of the Ealtimore and Ohio railroad at Long Run bridge last evening, and serious wreck was narrowly averted. The stick of dynamite was tied to the rail. ,-e os5 T54
 The Bissel accommodation, which ar- rives here at 7:55 p. m., encountered it. The explosion damaged the track and tore off one of the front wheels of the engine. The passengers were badly frightened and somewh hat shaken up, but no one was seri- ously injured. I
 No motive can be assigned for the deed. It is believed, however, that the explosive was placed on the track to wreck the east- ern express train due at Long Run at the same time as the accommodation, but the explosive being placed ou the wrong track the express escaped an almost certain plunge oyer the high bridge.
 Detectives are at work on the case, but as yet have made no arrests. -
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
SEALE SETTINGS.

SEALE. Oct. 17.-[Speoial Correspond enca. ]-Circuit court has been Tn session here since Monday. The docket is not heavy. There are no murder cases to be tried.
 Judge J. M. Carmichael and Solicitor Smith are at their posts.
 Owing to a mistake in making out some important papers bearing op the case of the state vs. w. H. B. Terrell it will not come to trial this court, but has been granted continuance.
 Notwithstanding unfavorabe seasons, crops are good. There's a big crop of su- gar cane, which means plenty of the best syrup in the world. Peas, potatoes, corn, fodder and everything is plentiful, while probably more hay has been saved here than ever before. This one item alone will keep many a dollar at home. It is really a pretty sight to See the big wagon loads of it being hauled through the streets. Our people are not rich and the price of cotton now does not increase the prospect of wealth, but with it as low as it is they can still pull through and be happy.
 Two of our best families have moved away recently. MT. c. R. Ilges carried his family to Montgomery, while Mir. 0. w. Bickerstaff moved hls to their home near Smiths station, Ala.
 Among the prominent visitors here dur ing court is the distinguished lawyer, Judge J. J. Abercrombie, of Lee county, well known throughout our state for learn ing, scholarly attachments and legal lore which he possesses. Added to these are a high character, kind heart, long life of good deeds and wide experience, which go to make upa fnished gentleman and advocate, who would serve with honor to himself in any worthy capacity, as gov- ernor, or any other high office. But the learned judge seems, In our humble judg- ,ment, 10 be peculiarly fitted for the office of chief justice, and when Alabama needs another one she can do no better than se- lect him, who unites integrity with learn ing; virtue with wisdom.
 Frost has fallen about here and the weather has been quite cool and yintry.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
THE CASHIER GOES UP.
THE WORLD MADE TO PAY FOR INFRINGING

THE WORLD MADE TO PAY FOR INFRINGING
 ON A COPYRIGHT.
 NEW YORK, Oct 18.-W. P. Wentworth, , ex-cashier Of the Victoria hotel, was sea- tenced by Judge Maritime to two years and a half in the penitentiary. He was con victed of forgery in altering the books of the hotel to cancel the receipts of money.
 In the United States circuit court today the jury in the case of Miss Harriet Monroe of Chicago against the Press Publishing company (the New York World) re- turned verdict of s6000 damages against the World. Miss Monroe sued the Press Publishing company for $50, 900 for pub fishing her Worlds fair ode without her permission. The ode was copyrighted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
PROPOSE TO DIVIDE TIME,

CLANToN, Oct. 1S.-[Special. l-The pop- ulists and republicans had e great ovation ct Kinchow today, where Aldrich spoke. They have grown bold and propose to di- vide time with their opponents. They have arranged that Col. Robert H. Knox shall divide time in Clanton with Colonel Oates, and MT. Brown of Taliadega will di- vide time with Rev. Samuel Adams at Jumbo. They divide time also at Coilins' chapel and at Union church. They have a thorough organization and 1t looks like Aldrich is going to increase the majority in this county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
A STRONG CLUB ORGANIZED.

The democrats of Cleveland and Madison beats organized a club at the court housa last night and elected the following officers:
 President, R. c. Reedus; vice. president,
 A plan was adopted and a committee ap- pointed to enroll democratic voters among the clubs membership and to insure thai they be brought to the polls on eiectiog( day. This will be systematically pressed and the club is confident of getting out an old time democratic vote on the 6th of No. vember. All democrats of those two beats are urged to join the club.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
FUNERAI oF MRS. J. Q. LACosTE.

The funeral of Mrs. 70. LaCoste took place yesterday at noon from the Central Presbyterian church, Dr. Handley, the pastor, conducting the service. Dr. Hand fey's remarks were beautifully appropriate to the occasion and comforting to the con gregaticn of sorrowing friends. The re- mains were taken by Major LaCoste and MT. James LaCoste, husband and son of the deceased, to the old home of the iam- fly, Charleston, B.. G.. whs the body will be laid to rest this afternoon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
IT CURES CONSUMPTION,

5 CINCINNATI, Oct. 18.-(Special. ]-Depo. sitions taken herein the case of Dr.. Amlck vs. Reeves develop some remarkable facts. It was shown that the Amick Chemical company of this city has supplied 40, ,00O doctors with Dr.. Amick's chemical treat- ment for consumption, as much as &1O00 worth of sample medicines being disIrib- uted daily. Each patient receives trial outfit, an inhaler. The company offered as evidence it's flies, containing thousands of reports from physicians of cures covering every stage and phase of the disease.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
may go home to vote at the coming elec-

may go home to vote at the coming elec- tions.
 There are a number of employees in the interior department who intend to avail themselves of this privilege. The superin- tendent of the railway mail service mas is- sued an order allowing all postal clerks to go and vote who can get away without serious detriment to the service.
 SUGAR REFINERs ADMITTED TO BAIL.
 President Il. O. Havemeyer and Secre- tary John E. Searles ut the American Sugar Refining company came over from New York today, and were arraigued this alter noon in tue district supreme court on in- dictments charging them with refusing to answer certain questions before the senate sugar Investigating committee. Bail WAS fixed at $5000 In each instance.
 plea of not guilty was entered in each case, with leave to withdraw that plea and demnr within fifteen days. After thls pro- ceedings the detendants left tor New York .
 Mr. Seymour of Seymour Bros. & Young was arrested in New York today on simi- lar indictment. He was bailed on $5)00.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
TORE UP THEIR CERTIFICATES.

NEGROES AT A POLITICAL MEETING SHOW
 THEIR vEELINos TO ALDRICH.
 About 800 negroes gathered at Avenue A and Twentieth street last night to hear speeches by J. M. Ross, E. B. Carlisle and George Evins. It was one of the most en . thusiastic meetings of the campaign, and as result of the advice given by the speakers quite g number of registration tickets were torn up. E. E. Carlisle said in his speech that Mr..
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
POLITICS AND RELIGION.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Oct. 1S.-Prof. B. B. Jones of Hamilton Female college, ana pastor of the Providence church in tbil county, has been deposed from his pastor ate by the irate mem bers, who objected to his mixing up politics with religion. Pro- lessor Jones took prominent part in the Breckinridge- Owens campaign against Colonel BreckInridge. A majority of thd officers in the church were sympathizer3 with the colonel, and as soon as they we'd given the power they deposed MT. Jones
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
AN INTERPRETING LECTURE.

NEW DECATUR, Oct. H.-lHpecial Corre- spondence. ]--Rsv. H. G. Davis of Athens lectured in Decatur last night to a large ple spell Hound from beginning to end. He had his audience first in laughter and then in tears. MT. Davis, though young man, is rapidly forging his way to the front, both as a platform and pulpit speaker. We predictth that at no distant day his fame will spread abroad as platform
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
AFTER Al FREIGHT AGENT.

rITrsBURa, Pa, Oct. 1s.-Today the United States grand jury found true bill against Division Freight Agent James Means of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chi cago and St. Louis railroad for violation of the interstate commerce law. MT. Means is accused of making rates on freight from Cincinnati to PIttsburg which were less than the scheduled rates. The trial of the case against the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road, on the same charge, was postponed ntiI tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
IT WAS Al SMALL AFFAIR.

It was the intention of the republicans to have big meeting at Woodlawn last night, but it didn't turn out as they ex- pected. The place was posted with lot of advertising, but when the time for the meeting to open arrived only about thirty persons were on hand. About one-third of these were negroes, one-third republicans and the others democrats. Characteristic speeches were made by Messrs. Aldrich and Glrne
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
LUCKY HIT FOR THE TAX PAYERS OF
 BIRMINGHAM.

Last Wednesday night the city council closed the contract with the Poor Man. 8 Coal company, represented by w. E. Auger, for the ecity's annual supply of coal, I, at DO per ton. This goes to prove that st this section,s and it can be bought at $1 .60 aaton by the tonyss well as by the ten thousand tons. Workingmen and business men, now is sthetime to buy your coal at S1. .50 a top.- Telephone 1031.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
NEWS FROM THE FRONT.

LONDON, Got. 18.-A dispatch to the Globe from Port Arthur, under date of Oc- tober 16, says the Japanese have abandoned Thornton Haven and advanced to Ping Yang inlet, which they are strongly forti- lying. It is reported in native circles that a great battle was fought north of the Yalu river on October 15, but no details are given. The Chinese officials deny any knowledqe of the reported fight.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
GOT FIVE YEARS,

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 18.-William Lip hart, the school inspector who was con- victed week ago of taking bribe in con- nection with school contract, was this morning sentenced to five years at hard labor in Jackson prison. His attorneys at once entered a motion for a new trial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
1REDEaAR CAR WORKS BURNED.

RICHMoND, Va., Oct. st8.-A large part of the extensive plant of the famous Frede- gar Iron works burned at8 o'clock this morning, originating in the car shops. The. horseshoe, blacksmith, pattern and sumed. The loss is about Sl50, GOO. The company made most of the cannons for the Confectionery. Since the war they have made freight cars, railroad axles and such. The plant was fully insured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
ART LEAGUE EXHIBIT.

The Birmingham Art league Is having an exhibition in it's rooms in the Elyton building, corner Third avenue and Nine- teenth street The many beautiful pieces own artists.
 The exhibits are indeed very beautiful, and will no doubt be witnessed by hun dreds of people today and tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
CANCELLED ENGAGEMENTS.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 1s.-Govsrnor Me- Kinley has telegrapned parties here that he has been compelled to cancel his engage- ments to speak at Louisville and Nash vile, but hopes to go to New Orleans.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
UNIVERSITY 25-RICHMOND 0.

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 18.-The Univer- sity of Virginia defeated Richmond col lege at football by the score of 25 to O.. The university's score in the first half was 16 to and consisted of three touchdowns and two goals being kicked.
 In the second half the university made two touchdowns and kicked the goals both times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
SENTENCED TO HANG.

supreme court. today Buddy WoodeE and George Mapp, two negroes, whoNn De- cember, 1892, shot and killed Marion Ross, saloonkeeper, were sentenced tofhang on November go.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
sEARCY,s TRIAL pur nFF.

corpus proceedings in the cassf of Searcy, the supposed train robber, set for this even- ing, have been postponed until Saturday, to give time for the acquisition papers to urr ri
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
HORSE AND DRIVER EXPELLED.

sion of the 2:25 pacing Flee at Belmont to- day, c. F.. Wilson, the priver of Hamlet, together with his horse Swas expelled rom the National associatio9 upon charge oi
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
LOOKS LIKE BusIN Ess.

PARIS, Oct. 1S.-'rhe Gaulois today says that the French expedition to Madagascar will number It, ,000 men. General Mercie/ is arranging for fleet of forty steamers be used as transports.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-19
VENEZUELA TO 1

VENEZUELA TO BE REPRESEN
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-United Minister Hazelton has notified the s partment that Venezuela will sented by an exhibit at the approx lanta exposition.