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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
FRANKLIN'S EIGHT
William H. Denson-The Ad- ministration Indorsed.

RUssELLvILTE, Sept. 1.-[Special. l-The Franklin county democratic convention met here today and elected eight delegates to cast Franklin's four votes in the con- gresslonal convention at Culman next Tuesday. They were instructed to vote for Hon. w. H. Denson.
 The delegates are as follows: W. T. Bull lock, 0. H. West, James E. Smith, T. H. Millsap, A. c. Frederick, B. H. Sargent, Alexis Scharnagel, AEner Earned.
 Maj. W. NJ. Smith addressed the conven- tion on the necessity of the district putting forth the most able and available man to lead the democratic host. He said he be- lieved there was only one man who could -ssir and that was Hon. w. H. Deusou. Louu aPRlause. Major Smith also heart fly indorsed the national administration. The following resolutions were adopted:
 Resolved, by the deasc>-.-.ic party of Franklin county in convention assembIeu, That we indorse the wise, prudent and able administration of Gov. Thomas c. Jones.
 9. That we urge our representatives in the next general mbly to vote for and use all honorable means to secure the nom- ination of Hon. John T. Morgan whose ripe experience, thorough Knowledge and long and brilliant service have contributed to enrich the political history of the na- tion and shed lustre upon the state of Ala bama.
 3. That we admire the bold and brilliant course of Hon. w. H. Denson in congress, and that his full compliance with his pledges and thorough devotion 10 the cause of tie people enttle him to the indorse. ment of his party.
 4. That we instruct the delegates to the Seventh congressional convention from Franklin county to vote as a unit for the renomiuation of Hon. w. H. Denson and to vote as unit on all questions.
 5. That we favor the free coinage of sill yer at 16 to l.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
A YOUNG DEMOCRAT
WHO WILL REPRESENT HIS COUNTY ABLY
 AND WELL.

WEST POINT, Miss, Sept. 1.-ISpecia Correspondence.l l-Mr. Crowell Baptiste, Journalist and actor, will be the Young Men's Democratic clubs candidate for rep resentative in the lower house of the next state legislature.
 Mir. Baptiste is one of the most brilliant young men in this state, and enjoys an en- yiable reputation as a journalist and writer. Besides being associated with some of the leading newspapers of the country, he was for several years connected with one of the largest publishing establishments in the west; and though he Is still in his twen- fies he has perhaps written biographies of more prominent men and given pen pie lures of more cities than any living man. His last literary venture was tribute to the memory of Charles T. Cottrell, young friend who was recently drowned while in bathing with party of ladies and gentle men in Tombigbee river few miles from this place, and is possibly the best thing he eyer wrote. Competent judges pronounce it faultless.
 work and adopted the stage, making his professional debut last season, supporting Maude Atkinson. His friends prevailed upon him to cancel his engagements for the coming season and accept the nomination fendered him. As statesman Mir. Bap- tiste will soon rank with the best in the state, for he possesses all the qualities which go to form one-a magnificent flow of language, an earnest, graceful conversa- tionaiist, 8 deep logician and a remarkable amount of self-confidence. Hence, all who know him predict brilliant future await ing him.
 The subject of the above sketch is a brother of Mrs. Charles Roy of this city and is personally known to the writer of this supplementary notice, the two having . h rad fine eame bed and board when Chil. dren. From early boyhood Crowell was etaunch democrat, though his father for several successive terms held the office of mayor of West Point, Miss, as republi- can. More than ordinarily gifted, the young man is capable of rising to the dig xiest height of fame, and this early start IS precursor of what his future will be. Clay county (Colfax in our youthful days) can do no greater honor to herself than aend Croweil Baptiste to the legislature.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
A SOCIETY MANS FALL.

Hawkins, cashier of the Standard oil com. pany in this city, and a weli-known so- oiety man, was arrested this afternoon on charges of embezzlement. The complaint was made by the Standard Oil company and charges that during the past year and a half, while acting as cashier, Haw- kins has embedded S15 GOO. The discovery was made by the general manager of the company, who began an investigation of Hawkins booksfsome days ago. As far as the investigation has proceeded the short age amounts to $15 ,000. It is not known what Hawkins did with the money, as.h he has been living quietly since his marriage, which occurred about a year ago. Haw- kins was arraigned this afternoon, pleaded not guilty, and his examination was set for next Friday morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
ASHVILLE HAPPENINGS.
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL WITH GOOD RE
 SULTS--PERsoNAL.

A SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL WITH GOOD RE-
 SULTs-PERsoNAL.
 AsHvILLE, Sept. 1.-[Special Correspond ence. ]-Dr. B. D. Gray of Birmingham for the past week has been preaching to the people of Ashville and community. It is very evident that his labors have been blessed with many good results. Dr. Gray came here wholly unknown to our people, but he leaves us with all Ashville his friends. Dr. Gray is well suited to his mo- ble calling, being a man of great personal magnetism, a man of ability and power and consecrated Christian gentleman.
 Misses Mamie and Theresa Nisbit of Jacksonville have just returned to their home after a short visit here. Their visit here was much appreciated, by their many friends, who deeply regretted to lose them.
 Hon. w. 0. Holt and family of Mont gomery are here, visiting the family of Judge Greene. Mir. Holt is known to the people of Ashville, where he has many strong friends.
 Ashville academy will open it's first ses- sion next Monday under the management of Prof. B. B. Moor. Professor Moor comes to Ashville as teacher of wide rep utation and his school will doubtless be satisfactory to his friends and patrons.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
WASHINGTON GOSSIP. Internal COresissiOner Miller Is
 sT s a Circular
CoNCEF g NG LEAF TOBACCO
The )t Statement Shows Ma $ d Improvement-GoId
 deserve Increasing.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-lnternal Com missioner Miller today issued a circular to collectors of internal revenue setting forth the new regulations adopted by the treas ury department to govern the packing of leaf tobacco. The regulations provide that all persons selling leaf tobacco, except farmers and raisers who sell their own product, must qualify as manufacturers of tobacco in the manner prescribed in section 3355 of the revised statutes, as amended by section 14 of the act of March 1, 1879, and in subsequent sections relating to the man. ufacture of tobacco, and must con form to the reg ulations adopted in January, 1892, concerning the taxes on tobacco.
 "And such leaf tobacco, SO regarded as manufactured tobacco, must be put up in the packages such as are prescribed in sec- tion 3362 revised statutes, as amended by section IA of the act Of March 1, 1879, and by the act of January 9, 1883, for fine cut chewing tobacco and all other kinds of to- bacco not otherwise provided for, o-wit:
 'In packages containing one, two, three, four, eight and sixteen ounces, or in wooden packages containing ten, twenty, forty or sixty pounds each, marked as prescribed for such wooden packages In said section as amended, and with the caution notice prescribed by sec. tion g. act of March 8, 1858, amending sec- tion 3364, revised statutes. And when such tobacco so packed and marked is sold or removed for use, it shall be subject to the tax of cents per pound, and stamps there for shall be affixed and cancelled in the manner prescribed for like packages of fine cut chewing tobacco.'
 THE DEBT STATEMENT.
 The debt statement issued this afternoon shows s, snet decrease in the public debt, less cash in the treasury during August, of s8, 174 ,642.
 The in terest bearing debt increased S80; the non-interest bearing debt decreased S91 ,977 and the cash in the treasury in- creased $S, ,0S2, ,045.
 The balances of the several classes of debt at the close of business August 31 were:
 Interest bearing debts, 1884 ,042, ,670; debt on whhich interest has ceased since matu. rity, $1 ,731, 750; debt bearing no interest, $379 ,S67 593. Total, S1 ,016, 742 ,O31.
 The certificates and treasury notes, offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury, outstanding at the end of the month were s6l5, ,350 572, decrease of $l ,62l, ,757.
 The total cash in tue treasury was $781,- 703 ,357. 1he gVid reserve was S55. .216 300, Net cash balance $71 ,931, ,197.
 In the month there was an increase in gold com and bars of 1873, ,033. the total at the close being Sl20, ,s85 ,S69. Of the sur plus there was in nalional bank deposito- res $l7, ,330, ,e97, Against S17 ,466, 157 at the end of the previous month.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
KILLED THE CASHIER,

LCoTED THE BANK VAULT AND THEN
 SKIPPED OUT.
 SALIVA, Ks., Sept. IA report reached this city this afternoon that three masked men entered the bank at Tescott, fifteen miles north of here, killed the cashier and secured considerable money in cash and notes. The robbery is reported as occurring soon after the bank opened for bus mess. The men entered the bank and ordered the cashier to give up the contents of the vault. Upon refusing he was instantly shot and killed.
 Anderson in command, which started south after the robbers.
 The amount of money secured is not known,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
TO CURTAIL SHIPMENTS.

WAsHINaToN, Sept. 1.-Acting United States Ire ,urer Mench has revoked the special no te issued June IS, 1894, under which sY 1 notes have been sent by ex- press froj the treasury here at government contracu ,tes for deposits of gold and gold certified sand shipme nt of notes, from the Unit ed | lates treasury here under it's pro- vision is 'discontin nued. Small notes hsre- after may be furnished by sub-treasuries at their counters to the extent that such notes are on hand in excess of the requirA- ments of the current business of their of- foes in exchange for gold and gold cer- tificates and large dominations of legal tender notes. Small notes will be shipped from here on sub- treasurers' orders to the extent that they can be spared. This or- der in effect preventa shippers from ob-. taining the benefit of the governments contract rates. It's issue shows that the treasury has no further concern about be- ing able to replenish the gold reserve.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02

T. Sanders, Mir. W. T. Martin, Robert Rawls, Mrs. Steele of Columbia, Tenn. |, Hon. K. A. Mcclellan and family, Mrs. Fannie Cowan, Mrs. Emmet Jones, Mrs. Rutland and other distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
 The costumes were in keeping with the old time folks, and afforded the young men present an opportunity to see how attrac- tive their future wives will he when they grow old.
 Special mention would be invicious, but | few foremost names will be excused:
 Professor Will Wood in opera is sue cess.
 Mir. John Walker as "John Anderson, |, My Joe John," was inimitable.
 Master Jack Davis as the Little Ala with song and dance.
 The charming Messrs. Davis were the stars of the evening in song and recitations.
 Miss Dora Rutland, late graduate of Athens Female college, rendered the 'ralking Ghost" with foe effect.
 Miss Berrice Jackson was highly ap- pauded.
 Misses Memory Mcclellan and Susie Bryan, two of the young ladies taking part, thrilled the audience with selections from the highest musical authors. They We're elegantly attired in antique pene silks and diamonds; Miss Bryan wearing a ruby necklace worn oy her grandmother, Mrs. Tanner, more than 50 years ago.
 Little Miss Bessie Tillman captured the audience with her artless rendition Of her part in this her first appearance on the stage.
 Miss G. M. Horton deserves great praise for her energy. and success in raising money for the church-about $50 in tickets sold.
 Mrs. Sallie Rice Westmoreaud of Pros- pect. Tenn, was the life of the entertain ment. In rendition of comic character Sol Smith Russell is her only equal.
 The charming Miss kebecca Williams kindly rendered few of her choicest se- lections to the great delight of the audi ence.
 Misses Northrup and Beanlein of Pensa- cola, two of the choicest flowers of Florida, took part in the concert and were the ob- served of all observers. Their songs and Instrumental selections were highly en- joyed by the audience, as was evinced by their frequent applause.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

vERNoN, Tex, Sept. 1.-Yesterday a passer~by found the little son of o. K.. Klock, a farmer, living twelve miles north of here, crying on a door step. The little boy informed the stranger that his father had shot his mother and then himself. Upon entering the house the stranger found Mrs. Klock dead with a bullet through her heart and Klock dying, with a bullet through his head. Aid was sum- moned, but Klock died without saying word. He was a prosperous farmer until recently, and it is supposed financial troubles caused him to commit thesdouble tragedy. N
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
COTTON DAMAGED.

special from Nalchez, Miss, says: Parties who have just returned from trip through north Louisiana over the New Orleans and Northwestern railroad and through the southern tier of counties along the line of the Houston Central, Arkansas and North ern railroad, report that the cotton crop of those sections has been damaged fully 20 per cent by blight, rust, shedding, etc., |, caused by the excessive and continuous rains. The outlook is not nearly 30 bright as 1t was two weeks ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
CALHoUN's DELEGATION

CONSTRUCTED, THOUGH APPARENTLY
 FAVORABLE TO ROBBINS.
 ANNIsToN, Sept. 1.-[Special. 1.-The death of Col. John M. McKleroy leaves the Calhoun county delegation to the cou- gressional convention without any inc structions whatever, except to vote as a unit. However, the Hot Blast this after noon publishes interviews with prominent citizens, not only of Anniston, but of other portions of the county, and the preference for Gaston A. Robbins, the present in- cumbent, ia almost unanimous.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
IT WAS A LONG FIGHT.

PARIS, Tex, Sept. 1.-Crawford, Shep- pard and Hodges, candidates before the democratic congressional convention of the Fourth district, after $500 ballots had been taken, withdrew their names late last night, leaving the field open. David B. Cui berson, a son of the present incum- bent, was then nominated by exclamation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
JOINED THE BIRDS.

MARION, Ind. Sept. 1.-About 2 O. 'clock this morning ten prisoners confined in the jail here sawed the bars of their cells and unlocked the doors. They succeeded in getting out of the building and escaped in the darkness. Among the number arc several noted crooks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
BROUGHT A GOOD PRICE.

BONNEVILLE, Sept. 1.[-Special. 1.-The oity % otS today by DS TSomss S J a YouDs end sold to Landman & Co. for 11x cents per pound, weighing 476 pounds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
AN OLD FOLKs' CONCERT
IN WHICH PROMINENT ATHENIANs TAKE
 PART.

ATHENS, Sept. 1.-[Special Correspond epce. 1.-The old folks concert at the opera house last night, gotten up by Miss G. M. Horton and Mrs. w. B. Russell, was largely attended by the citizens of town and vicinity. We noticed in the audience Mrs. Governor Houston and family, Mrs. jadge Walker, family and Miss Goodman ofKen;ucky, Judge Horton and family , Pfo4.ssor Clements and family, Hon. W..
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02

TO RESUME TUESDAY. LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 1.-The Pom berton mills, which have been closed for seversl weeks, will resume operations Tuesday next.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
THE REVIVAL.
Or. BrOughtOn'S Sermon ON
"What Shall DO with JesusPn

DR.. Broughton's text last evening at
the First Baptist church was, What
shall do with Jesus" The preacher
said in the course of the sermon This
is the greatest question before you. Sum
up all questions of vital interest, still
this is the most important. You must
deci'e now. Jesus is on trial; your soul
is on trial. The verdict must here and
now be given. You may admire Jesus.
Most of you esteem the matchlcss ex-
ample of His life. Some of you desire
Him and expect to accept Him some day;
still He is not your Savior. The wise
course for you is to make complete sur
render to Him. This means salvation.
Accept Him for what He promises to
do for you. He promises to fill your
heart with His love and JOY. He prom
ises to take you to heaven. You may
think OF heaven as a long way off. 1t is
not; it is nigh you. There is heaven;
the Christian feels its attractions. Jesus
is the only way to Heaven"
The meetings are growing in power.
There were 10 professions of faith and
several backsliders were reclaimed. DR.
Broughton is an earnest aud fluent
speaker. Services this evening at
o'clock, and tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock; subject, THE Dead Church
All Christians are invited to Join in tn,
services.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
TRIED TO BUY SENATORS
DESPERATION OF THE OPPO
NENTS TO WILSON BILL,
An Attempt Made TO buy Two
United states Senators Votes
Against the Tariff Bill-Names
OF Bribers Not Made Public.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Senator Hun
ton OF Virginia and Senator Kyle of
South Dakota (the latter through his
clerk this morning admitted the truth
of a published statement that they had
been approached and offered money for
their votes against the tariff bill, al
though both gentlemen declined to name
the men who made the offer.
The story was published in full in a
New York paper this morning and, with
the exception Of matters of detail,
was substantially correct.
"ies," said Hunton, "the story is ror-
rect, although am sorry that it has
been made public. 1t happened more
than month ago and Immediately
notified the managers of the bill On the
floor of the Senate, and it is in their
hands for such action as they may see
fit to make. The offer was not made to
me personally, but through my son, the
sum to be paid being fixed at $4,000
by the man who attempted the bribe.
No, ! cannot give the name of the man
who sought to get my vote"
Senator Kyle is out of the City.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
A WINNING PHYSICIAN.
Or. Rice Gels the BrOOklyn Han
dicap and sos 900.

New YORK, May 16,-The Brooklyn
handicap, the first big turf event of the
season, was won by DR.. Rice in the fast
time of 207',. Over 10000 persons
saw the race.
Henry of Navarro piloted the field into
the home stretch. DR.. Rice and Sir Wal
ter closed on Henry of Navarro as soon
as they were headed for home. ding
dong finish then began. Taral rode DR..
Rice with the strength and energy that
have made him famous. He urged him
to the utmost limit OF endurance. The
game fellow responded to whip and
spur to the last gasp, and finally won a
superb race by scant length.
Henry of Navarro struggled 9amcly tc
the last moment. He lasted long enough
to beat Sir Walter half length.
Fred Foster, the owner of DR.. Rice
backed the horse heavily on the winter
books. His winnings aggregate $50,
600, ia addition to the stake, which il
worth $50, 900, of which latter amount
SIS, 900 goes to DR.. Rice.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
Double
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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

While the next place Of meeting of the
Baptist convention has not yet been an
nounced, il is foregone conclusion that
Augusta, Ca, will be selected.
Fifty of Chicago's best know wn bankers,
merchants and manufacturers have
pledged themselves to International BIZ
metalism.
Nero Young, the negro who assaulted
Miss Lizzie Weir, was lynched on an
Ocala platform.
Nothing Of importance was done at
the Cleveland miners meeting.
Ships drawing % feet can now ente1
Charleston harbor.
! Chant won the Kentucky Derby.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL GAME

National League-Brooklyn 16, Wash
ington I; Philadelphia 10, New York i;
Chicago 6. Pittsburg .; Cleveland Z. st.
Louis 0; Baltimore 3, Boston 3, Two
innings on account OF fire. Cincinnati.
Louisville, no game.
Southern League-Memphis II, New
Orleans Z; Atlanta .. Charleston Q
Macon Z, Savannah 4, second game
Mobile IA, Nashville 13.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-16
OhiO's q. A. II.

CANTON, o., May 16.-Ohio's e, A. X.
encampment opens today, and Governor
Mckinley is expected to make an ad-
dress during the week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-07-24
From RawIfns.

Rawlins. wy, July 22-The Four
Mile placers are about closed for the
season. the water supply being ex-
hausted. Those who have worked
during the season have averaged a
little over IS per day to the man. The
gold is a very fine -four gold but not
so f1akey as that on the Snake river
in Idaho. Mr.. ]. 3. Adams has sue
ceded in organizing a company of
Omaha capitalists to operate a num-
Der of claims on which he has secured
options. They have ordered a
Bucyrus dry process machine, which
will be put in and thoroughly tested
this fall An Aspen, Colorado, company
have been working all summer in the
Big Hole district further down the
river, building storage reservoirs A
water spout the first of the week COM
pletely destroyed all their dams. This
is the third time that water spouts
have more or less damaged their work.
Mr.. ]. w. Darr has recently discovered
some very rich placer ground near his
ranch. which he pronounces far the
richest yet discovered in that section.
AS he is an old placer miner much
confidence is placed in his prediction
and regular stampede is being made
for the new find. The ranchmen on
Snake river are prosperous. The hay
crop will be over average while the
area planted to grain is not so large
as last season the outlook for a large
crop is excellent. Small fruits are be-
ing experimental with, every variety
so far tried thrives amazingly, straw
berries and currants are now begin
ming to ripen. The fruit is of a large
size and excellent flavor, fruit farm
ing on the Snake at no distant day
viii be a profitable Industry. :