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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-20

SEVERAL years ago citizen of Jefferson county set fire to house owned by himself, and which had just been finished by the contractor and was unoccupled. It was not insured. He was moved to do the act in fit of anger, because be said the house didn't suit him. He was indicted for arson and the case went into the courts, which decided in his favor, declaring that there was no law to punish a man for destroying his own property. Now the question has arisen this week in the Crimi-
 nal Court of this county as to whether there is law to punish 6 man for burning
 a rented house occupied by himself. The judge thinks that at common law the case is not indictable, and that there is no Ala bama statute covering the case. The Leg isature might amend the law. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
RICHARD THE LloN-AEARTEo.
His Intempera Habits and the surgeons
Biunder Caused the Crusaders Death.

Richard Occur de Lion who had pass
eel through 80 many extraordinary per-
lis. met with hi, death-wound at an un-
suspected moment and from an obscure
enemy. say >,aprc HoHitHtS. II was
April 6, 1870. The pope's legate had
nearly accomplished a treaty OF peace
between the rival monarchs OF France
and England. and Richard was think
ing of returning home when ne heard
that one of hi, ya>>a.-, the viscount OF
Limoges. had found a treasure on his
estate. A. superior lord he claimed the
whole of il. Dat the finder was only
willing TO give him part. The king
therefore be,.eged him in hi, castle Of
Chalos, and though the garrison offered
To surrender, he said. a, he had taken
the trouble 10 begin. he would finish by
force and hang every one OF them. The
same day a. he WAS surveying the walls,
one Bertrand de Gourdon, an expert
archer pierced him with an arrow in
his shoulder
The kings Incorporate habits and the
mskilliUness oi the SURGEON caused the
wound To mortiiy and he became sensi-
bic that hi- end approached. The cas-
tie wa, taken while he ny Ill and all the
men hanged except GOurdOn. send
ing for him into NJ presence, the dying
king demanded WY lie had sought his
lie. The archer replied: You killed
with your own d-my father and my
two brother, and you intended To have
hanged me. Ia mag ta..e revenge by
tortul1ng me ~ yen Wal. snail die
reioicino tlut have freed the world
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
ROAR OF BIG GUNS.
Grand Welcome Given old Soldiers
at Pittsburg.
Parade of Naval Veterans The Mary
Logan Cadets are Prominent In
the Pageant.

PITTsBURG. Pa. Sept. l0.-The twenty
eighth national encampment OF the Grand
Army of the Republic and It's different
organizations Is in full blast. 1t is est-
mated there are between $1,000 and TO-
OOs strangers in the city. The ball was
started this morning by the Naval Vet
Grams Association on the MonOngahela
wharf at : o'clock. Two sections Of Bat
terry b Of the Pennsylvania National
Guard wheeled into line at the foot Of
Wood street. The guns were elevated
and a salute Of tWenty-One guns star
tied everybody within hearing dis
lance. There was bugle call in an
swer from on board the flagship w. w.
ONeil mOored in the Monon9ahela Riv-
er. and the pennant Of Admiral OsbOn
was run up on an improyised staff, show
ing the rank Of the officers on board.
Flags were run up on all the boats in the
seet, and while officers and men remained
in line dozen bands played national
airs. A soon as the last gun had been
fired preparations We're begun for the pa
rade.
Before : o'clock the Smthfeld street
bridge and Water street We're jammed
with people and camps Of Sons of Vet
Grams had 10 push their way through to
reach the stations assigned 10 them N
the formation. The forming Of ,he pa
rade was attended with much difficulty
There seemed 70 be no commanding OFF,
GERS for the escort. and seVera. argu-
ments took place a. 70 which organization
was entitled 10 the right Of the line.
The Sons Of Veterans ir,t formed with
their right resting on Market street an6
finally moved up with their rigst near
the Smithfeld street bridge. The line
was a small one, but was interesting and
well worth seeing. The Naval Veterans
carried more flags for the number OF mer
in their ranks than are usually carried
in parades. Battle flags were numerous
and the attractive Union Jack that has
always held its own was roundly ap-
plauded. Among the special features in
the parade were the Mary Logan Cadets
OF Columbus. These young ladies were
in attra ctive uniforms Of blue cloth.
They carried guns and cartridge boxes.
In a carriage with the Farragut AssOcia-
tion Of New York was j. II. Knowles OF
New York, the seaman who dashed Adj
mrel Farragut TO the rigging.
In the line were the following survivors
Of the crew Of the Kearsarge. who were
aboard Of her when she sunk the Ala
bama off the harbor ofCherbourg, France:
Austin Quimly. President OF the sur
vivors' Association, OF Salem, Mass;
Henry ;. Hobbs of Evansville, Mass;
James ID. Stone Of Lynn. Mass; George
Baker of Washington. ID. c.. james
Buckley of Racine, Wis; John Hage Of
Detroit; William b. Sailor Of Lynn,
Mass
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

prices as some buyers are prophesying
but a well-sustained volume of business
and In the main steady prices.
George w. Peck was nominated by the
Wisconsin democratic convention Fri
day, after but three ballots. Gen. Bragg
refused 10 accept the nomination, and
when his decision was announced there
was but little opposition 10 the renomi-
nation of Governor Peck. The remainder
OF the ticket was filled out with the fol-
lowing nominations: Lieutenant Gov
ernor, a. j. Schmitz; Secretary Of State,
Il. j. Cunningham; State Treasurer,
John Hummer; Attorney General. James
O. Connor; Superintendent of Public In
struction, w II. schulz: Railroad Com
missioner. George c. Prescott; Insurance
Commissioner, O. K. Skaar. The plat
form adopted denounces the American
Protective Association; approves the in
come tax feature Of the tariff bill en-
dOrses the Administration of President
Cleveland and Governor Peck; denounces
the pullman" store system and calls for
national arbitration for labor troubles.
An amendment was offered and carried
denouncing the democra tic senators who
proved faithless 10 their trust.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
BIG SWEEP IN MAINE.
It's Republican Majority Will Reach
$1,000.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 10.-Maine repub-
leans won today by all odds the greatest
victory in the party's history in the state.
1t has been good day for republicans
and correspondingly bad one for demo-
Gratis. but the result was not altogether
Unforeseen. To rain and general apathy
is due the light vote and, though the
democrats admit defeat, they do not show
a symptom of Encouragement The pro-
hibitionists and populists are not largely
In evidence, so far as returns indicate. A
heavy rain put quietus upon the tele-
graph and telephone wires early in the
evening, but returns have been received
from over one hundred cities and towns
and these indicate that the state has re-
elected Gov. Cleaves, republican, over
Charles +. Johnson, democrat, by ma
jority which will exceed $1,000, the larg-
est I'm the history OF the party. The re-
publicans have carried every county in
the state. and at IL o'clock ii is estimated
that the legislature will have working
republican ma jorty OF 125, which insures
the reelection of Senator William p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
MEXICO Is PROSPEROUS.

Recent advices from Mexico received
by the bureau Of the American republics
indicate a general condition of prosperity
in that republic. General business is re-
ported to be very fair The coffee indus
try is increasing in all portions Of the
country. The corn crop in the more
southern states will be short, but this
will be counterbalanced by abundant
crops in other portions OF the country.
and IL is not thought IL will be necessary
10 import any Of this cereal. There
promises to be the greatest influx Of in
vestments from the United States that
has ever been known.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
STATEMENT AS TO SUGAR IMPORTS.

Consul General Williams of Havana
has forwarded 10 the state department a
statement showing the exports of sugar
and molasses from Cuba for the six
months ending June 30. 1894 During
that period there has been exported s2s,-
3ll tons of sugar, Of which 792. 1874 tons
were sent to the United States. The mo-
lasses exported for the same was 81 CTS
tons. Of which 26, 500 tons we're sent 70
the United States. The United States
has taken 1856 per cent of the sugar
crop Of Cuba. The increased export fol
1894 over 1898 was 272. 40 tons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
GOOD ADVICE!

Every patriotic citizen should give his
personal effort and influence to increase
the circulation of his home paper which
teaches the American policy Of Protec-
ton. 1t is his duty to aid in this respect
in every way possible. After the home
paper is taken caro- OF. why not sub.
scribe for the AMERICAN ECONOMIST,
published by the American Protective
Tariff League1 One of its corresPon-
dents says: "No true American can
get along without it. / consider il the
greatest and truest political teacher in
the United States"
Send postal card request for free
sample copy. Address Wilbur F Wake
man. General Secretary, I35 West 23c
ST.. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
ENGLISH SALT FREE FROM DUTY.

The treasury department, in a letter in
answer to an inquiry from the Leroy Sal I
company Of Leroy, " Y, states that salt
imported from England is free from duty
under the new law, inasmuch as England
does not impose duty on salt imported
into that country from the United
States. This decision, however, does no
apply TO Canada and some other English
dependencies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER

The annual report Of The comptroller
of the currency was made public Mon
day. 1t is record of the work Of the
comptroller's Office and shows that the
total number Of accounts, claims and
cases settled during the fiscal year ended
June 30 last was 80. involving $685.
COZ. O02 By comparing the work Of this
office for the past three fiscal years. an
increase Of the volume of business since
1891, in round numbers Of slO4.OO0,OO0 is
shown, with an increase in the last fiscal
year Of ga 100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
WASHINGTON NEWS

The cash balance in the treasury SAT-
urday was 1927 ,GJl Ssh Of which s55, ss7,
BAT was gold.
Treasury department statistics show a
remarkable falling off in exports under
the Mckinley tariff.
To secure the benefits of the new tariff
law, Canada has decided 20 hereafter
levy no export or stumpage duties on
lumber.
Ex-Governor Zulick. of Arizona, has
protested against the removal Of Gcron-
imo and his Apaches 70 their former res
ervatiOn.
Secretary Morton empha tically denies
a republican charge that relatives ana
aliens have been given places in his de-
partment in violation OF the civil service
law.
cen Schotied has ordered that mere
after in view OF the sman number of va
cancies in the army and the consequent
restrictions upon recruiting no person
under the age Of u will be enlisted, eX-
cept boys a : musicians or 70 learn music
The Marine hospital service was Sat-
urday informed of the arrival at the
Cape Charles. Va, quarantine staff on
three cases of yellow fever on board.
The vessel was sent 10 Fishers Island, a
portion Of the quarantine, for detention.
Gen. Schofeld has telegraphed orders
for the withdrawal Of troops from the
Cpur Alene mining district Of Idaho.
They will return 10 Fort sherman. Idaho,
where they have been regularly station
ed. This order relieves from special duty
the last troops called out 10 preserve the
peace during the railroad strike troubles.
The state department has received
nothing concerning the two japanese
prisoners who We're for a time under the
protection Of the United States consul at
Shanghai and were surrendered 10 the
Chinese authorities. No official notice
has been given that the prisoners were
executed, as stated in the press dis :
patches.
Secretary Morton left Saturday for
New York, whence he will sail for Eu-
rope Tuesday. He will meet his son. JOY
Morton, OF Chicago. in the metropolis
and together they will make a tour Of
FIVE or six weeks in England, Germany,
and probably in France. DR.. Dabner
will be the acting secretary Of agricult-
ure during Mr.. Morton's absence and
returned 20 the city Monday.
The point on the government crop re-
port is out early this month. II is that
there will be drop ia condition Of over
10 points. and that the conditional aver
/ age will be about 80, against 69.1 last
month. This will indicate a corn yield
! Of less than 1900. 100000 bushels. OF
course. the point" received considera-
ton. They have been so near right OF
late that there is no doubt they come
straight out OF the government Office.
The state department is in receipt Of
report from United States Consul McIvor
of Kanagawa, Japan, upon the manufac-
ture of cotton fabrics from American
cotton. pointing out the great oppOrtu-
nifty now offered the United States TO
openup direct trade with Japan. Mr..
McIvor points TO the significant fact
that during last year our Importation
from that country exceeded Sl7.cc0,O0O
while our exports We're but 100000.
REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER.
The annual report OF the comptroller
of the currency was made public Mon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

CHICAGO.

ulN abO.
WHEAr-Closed Sept, 5419c; Dec, size;
May, 62l4c.
CoSN-Closed: Sept, SIC; Oct, 56slc;
OATs-Closed: Sept, 304c; Oct, sic;
May, 95S4c.
PBovlsIoNs-Mess Pork closed; Sept,
el430; January. sl432@ Lard-Closed:
Sept. s. OH Oct, s00216.
CATTLE-Quotationsr range from $3.50
6,25 for good TO cnolce cattle: "a. 5000
good shipping steers; t300@5.25 common
to fair steers
Hoes-Sales ranged from f6.05d6.2'
for light; s5.90@6.35 for heavy.
SHEEP-Quotations range from g. i0d
5.35 for Western: e.. s5d3.50 for natives
and s40.O@4 40 for lambs.
WooL-Quotations as follows:
Wisconsin, Illinois. Michigan, Indiana and
Eastern Iowa
Soarse Ilo. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .l5allc
Medium Tub. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .l7a22o
Fine unwashed ...................,..ll Al3c
Medium unwashed ....,..- ......l 4al6c
Coarse unwashed ............. .l4al6c
Nebraska, Dakota. Minnesota, Kansas
and Western Iowa.
Fine unwashed ..............,..... 7allc
ID edium unwashed. .............. .1lal+c
Coarse unwashed ...........,.........ll al2c
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
Money on call easy at per cent;
closed offer at per cent.
Sterling exchange quiet and easy al
40 Tor 60 day bills, and 4s6 for demand.
Government Bonds-Closing quotations
Is, coupons, ll5
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET
WHEAT-Closing prices for No. 2 red
Sept, 5s]9c: Nov, 6lAc
CoRS-Closed for No. 2, Sept, 64c;
Oct, 6313c
oATs-Msrket closed for Mixed West
ern 3454 @3514c; White do, lie.
MILWAUKEE
WHEAT-No .. spring, SAC.
CoRS-No. 3 5Gs4c .......'
OATs-No. 2, White, 33c.
ST LOUIS.
wHEAT-Cash, 5o18c; Sept, 5O95c.
CoRN-Cash, 55]ac; sept, Soc.
OATs-Cash, SIC; Sept, Bic.
PRovIsIoSs-Pork, 1890. Lard, $500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

BI Du!ldln' : Great German Is cent
llvrt t lis ~ ia each package, az VAN
DenBergh'E
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

Bay Dullam : Great Grrman - cent
Cough Cure. at FanDenBergh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Cough Cure, at VanDen Bergh's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

Buy Dullam' s Great German ID cen.
Liver Pills, 10 in each package, at Van
Den BergG's
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
The Keystone Watch
Case Co. of philadelphia,

the largest watch case manufactur-
ing concern i'll the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled off the watch.
It's sure protection against the
piCkpocEet and the mary accidents
mat befall watches fed with the
old-stvle bow which IS sinlplyhe,d
ii by friction and can be twisted Of
with the fingers. 1t IS called the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

Don't Cough. Cough. Cough. but get bot
TIE and Try u. For sale by b. NanDen-
Bergh. Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14

ST. LOUIS.
WHEAT-Cash. 5014c; sept, 503sc.
CoRN-Cash, 55]ac; sept, SC.
OATs-Cash, 3lc; Sept, Bic.
PRovIsIoSs-Pork, 1880. Lard, $500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-14
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

MILWAUKEE,.
WHEAT-No. 2. spring, SAC.
CoRS-No. 5000. .........''
OATs-No. 2, White, 33c.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-11-15
CHINA MUST SETTLE.
PREPARATION DEMANDED FOR
THE CHUNG KING AFFAIR.
Great Britain Insists that Tlot1i Shehc
BE Degraded and that n Money IN
de,,uj.y l.e Paid for the Seizure of Jap
nnrse Passengers
Chinese Soidir;s Were Hru'rl.

The Firth officials il Shanghai
have :, Il d. al uilimatum 10 hcthinesc
iccrog dcmandiag At settlement oi
the Ching King alair Thc RITZ II
demands q that TaJtai Shcns be DIS
missed AMI Gcgra ed, tn Chung kln@
is to re al tel with twenty-oae guns
from the TIku forts. and Il money IN
DENIM y is to b. paid t. the ,wners OF
the Chung King. II these demands
arr n conn ii q with within the ; eel
fled time. repris& Up5n III part OF the
British !lcct are threat ned.
The Oh 10 King a air i n OF the
remar able Incl tents Of the war he
tween China ard Japan. aud NAV have
serious results. On AUG. ] las "a lien
Tsin dispatch announced that thirteen
japanese soldiers, who bad been fcrcl-
bly, iemovcd by the Chinese from the
British S cam:hip Ching King, were
ret rred Immediately anon the Vice.
roy, Ii A. ngC. any. being notified, and
it was added that the iceroy apollo
gi ed TO The British Consul. ON Aug.
:, however, a dispatch from Shanghai
announced tic arrival there OF the
steam hip Chung King. and tle Cap.
tain Of that vessel gave his version OF
the affair. which gave il a more seri-
Gus aspect. The Captain said hat
while his ship was Al Tungku on the
Gulf of Chi Ii Chimes, soldiers
went on board of her for the purpose
of ,ciz nc the japanese passengers.
They found on bead that steamship
sixty Japanese, mostly women and
children, and at once began to hunt
them down. Tho Oh 'nc,c pursued the
japanese all over the vessel, bound
them hand and foot a soon as caught
and flung thcm ovo on the wha +. Ii
Hung Chang eventual Y. upon the pro-
tests o. the british Consul, C mmanded
the Japanc.e t. be returned ON beard
the Chung King and ordered the
Chine g so oilers who had made tho
raid 10 be severely punished.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-11-15
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE
NEGOTIATIONS WITH BANKERS
ALREADY BEGUN.
1t IL Announced i'm New York The
Government Will Ask the Bank
ers for Il Loan of $50. OOO. UOO-A
Braccr to BUSINESS.
Will Again Issue Bonds.

New York special: The Press will
Say: 1t is ~announceda the Government
will ask the bankers for another loan
OF $50, GOO, 900. Gold bonds for that
amount, bearing ) per cent. interest.
will be issued within q few DAYS at a
price that will net investors about 2
per cent. annually.
: Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Curtis has been in the city several
days and had conferences with prcsi-
dents OF national banks and trust com.
panies. One of these bank presidents
said: eyes there will be an
issue OF bonds shortly, porbably with
in "a week or two. Secretary Carlisle
will call for investors. President
Cleveland and the Secretary are de-
,tcrmined that the gold reserve shall
mot be further depleted. If the peo-
'ple do not take all the bonds, as it is
probable they will not, the bankers
who iloated the last issue will sub
scribe. AS far as known in this city.
the exact amount of the issue is not
yet determined. The issue will un-
doubleday reach $500 70. 900. 1t is not
yet decided whether a syndicate will
be formed to take the bonds on not.
That will also depend upon the action
of the authorities in Washington"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-11-15
-
SIN PERSONS KILLED.
Two Trains Clash Together in Penn.
S%NlNnnia.

Pittsburg special: Train No. ). on
the Baltimore x Ohio limited. coming
west, ran into the first section of No.
Il. a fast cattle train, at Hoscnsteel
siding, two miles east Of lockwood.
Six mel were killed in the collision
and several others badly hart.
The railroad official, ~ay no passen-
gers were hurt. Both trains we're go
ing at the rate Of forty miles an hour
and came together while rounding .
curve Neither crew had time to Jump
or sound Il warning. The proper
meeting place for them was Pine
Grove, three Or four miles east of tho
place OF collision, whore the passen.
ger should have taken the siding for
the freight. For some reason the
passenger passed the siding. The
mail car vas reduced TO kindling wood.
Only tue heavy veStibule passenger
ears saved them from Il similar fate.
Fully . dozen cattle cars were piled
up in the wreck. killing and manning
many of the dumb Drutrs.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-11-15
GRANTING ON PASSPORTS.
The Granting of Special Passports
Has Bccn Much Abused.

Washington special: For years tho
granting Of special passports to per-
sons going abr Dad has been abused to
such an extent, and 50 many people
have procured them that the State
Department has issued premptory Or
ders to refuse them hereafter, except
upon the special order OF the Secrc-
tary. II has been customary by the
War Department always To request
special passports for an officer. no
matter what his rank may be, when
going abroad. evc for pleasure, and
up TO within Il few months ago the re-
quests were promptly granted. When.
however. - batch for Il lot OF lieu
tenants were requested during The
summer. the Secretary crossed over
To Secretary Lannon'S Office and pro-.
tested vigorously against this action.
50 thai orders have now been issued
directing officers Of the army To take
the same passports tor which other
persons pay 81, and which contain
their accurate description.
y few weeks ago Whitclaw ltIed APP
piled for Il special passport for him
self and family and il was only with
the greatest difficulty it WAS procured.
Thee passports are handsomely en-
crossed affairs, and there are few in.
stances where Il man having Onc with
him has trouble in getting around
countries Of Europe which are ON the
lookout tor anarchists. nihllists. and
woulG.be monarch killers.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-11-15
a BHACER TO BUSINESS.
Nor" Confident Feeling i'm Trade
Since the Elections.

New York special: Bradstrcet's
will say: The interest in the cleo
tions this week naturally tended to re-
strict the volume Of trade. But with
in Il few days the influence of more
seasOnable weather west and north
west, together with the emphasis
with which political questions have
apparently been settled. has increased
the confidence OF many merchants and
manufacturers in the prospect for IN
increased rate OF improvement IN gem
cral trade in the near future. Chicaro
and ST. Louis manufacturers and
business men already report evidences
OF Il tendency on the part of interior
buyers TO purchase for future delivery
and form such iron centers as
Philadelphia, pittsburg and Chi
cago. relatively greater stcadiness is
reported IN quotations for staple
brands OF iron and steel than for
months past. There has been an
Increased shipment of anthracite coal.
both by lake and by rail within Il
week, ana Il stimulated demand for
shoes. hats and clothing
Foreign competition with domestic
plain WOODEN dress goods is noticeable.
free orders being placed for delivery
after January |, ANA American fleece
wool feel the effects of the
tlon with Australian aud quotations
continue easier Print cloth stocks
V been reduced in volume. and
prices are steady. Domestic WOODEN
mills are fairly we'll employed.
The total bank clearings of the
principal bank cities of the United
States for the past week were S24s.-
9oi,499, an Increase of per II
compared with the corrcspondinr
week last year. .