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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
JOINT DISCUSSION
OF OPTICAL ISSUES AT MELVILLE.
 HENRY ALL RIGHT.

OF POI ITICAI ISSUES AT ABBEvILLE.
 HENRY ALL RIGHT. / MELVILLE, July 7.-[Special Corre- spondence. l-There was joint debate at this place today between Hon. J. B. Ward, the democratic nominee for the leg islature, aud G. B. Mathison, the Jeffer- sonian candidate for the same position.
 The speaking took place at the court house, where an audience of 700 people had mbled to hear the questions of the day discussed.
 Mr. Ward opened up the argument by discussing the Sayre law. He dwet upon the necessity of everyone remaining within the folds of the democratic party, and said that whatever benefit the southern people may derive from national legislation must come through the channels of that party. MT. Ward produced profound impression upon all of his hearers and many went away who expressed themselves greatly benefited by his address.
 Mir. Mathison attempted to reply to MT. Wards speech, but his efforts in this di- rection were dismal failuro. His entire discourse was filled with assertions which he could not substantiate with facts.
 After these two gentlemen had spoken young Mathison of Montgomery made talk, and then the discussion was closed by Hon. J. w. Foster in a few well chosen re- marks and words of advice.
 There is no doubt but what Henry county will send up majority for the en- tire ticket. The democrats are gaining ground every day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
EDITOR JAMES A. ROSS,
FAMOUS NEGRO DEMOCRAT, ENTERS THE
 ALABAMA CAMPAIGN.

FAMOUS NEGRO DEMOCRAT, ENTERS THE
 ALABAMA CAMPAIGN.
 Editor James A. Ross of the National Freeman. New York, and chairman of the National Negro Democratic association, is in Birmingham.
 He bore a conspicuous part in the na- tional campaign of 1892, and did heroic service for Cleveland among his race in the west. He comes to Alabama bearing high testimonials from such democrats as B. B. Smaley and William F. Harrity, and will enter the campaign in this state.
 MT. Ross desires it understood that he IS ready to meet on the stump any speaker of his race the opposition may choose to send against him. He wants fair fight and no quarter. He believes in democracy and it's principles, and is prepared to uphold them. He will speak at Avondale on Thursday July 12, at De- mopolis on the 10th, at Auniston on the 18th and at Selma on the 18th. Other ap- pointments will be announced later.
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inconsiderate action upon the part of our chief officers of the law, and openly express our readiness, as organized labor has al- ways done, to at any time turn our union halls into recruiting stations and march forth under our banners to maintain the peace and preserve the rights of property to the fullest.
 Resolved further, That we emphatically irdorse the Chicago printers protest to the president of the Uaited States and make the same appeal to our state, county and city officers, with the hope that they may remember that we ourselves have some rights, and that we will stand ready to maintain our own rights as well as those of others.
 BIRMINGHAM TRADES COUNCIL,
 Per Committee on Resolutions.
 NorE.-The city papers will please copy
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
In Both Branches of Congress the
 Result
OF YESTERDAYS SESSION
Naval Populations in the Sens t-And District of Co.,
 lu $ la in the House.

VA . sToN, July 9.-The naval appro- priat 2 ill was passed in the senate today with little friction or delay. There was Jai amendment offered which might hay c to considerable debate, and that was 4s. the construction of two new steel armored cruisers at cost not exceeding $2, 750 1000 each.
 Mr. German, who was in charge of the bill, requested that the amendment should be withdrawn on the sSound, first, that by 1896 the thirteen cruisers noWN course of construction would be completeN nRuld furnish very respectable navy; andN
 that in the present depressed conditN
 business and in the existing state of h. treasury finances it was desirable to keep down expenses.
 Mr. Daniel of Virginia, who had offered the amendment, recognized the force of the suggestions, and in accordance with MT. Gorman's request, withdrew the amendment.
 The blind chaplain of the senate, in his opening prayer, had invoked divine re- straint on the violence of lawless men, who set themselves up against the statute of the courts, and immediately afterward the pop ulist senator from Kansas, MT. Peffer, of- fered resolutions, which went over without action till tomorrow, looking to the gov ernment control of all railroads engaged In interstate commerce; to uniformity or transportation rates for freight and passen- gers throughout the country; to the gov ernment or state ownership and operation of coal beds; to the supply of money by the government alone; to uniform rate or interest, aud to raising all the revenues of the government by taxes on real estate.
 house bill to remove the political dis abilities of Charles l. Graves of Rome, Ga., was passed. Also house bill to fix the terms of the federal district and circuit courts in the Southern Judicial district of Mississippi to be held at Meridian, Miss. The formal announcement of the death last Saturday of Mir. Lisle of Kentucky was made by Mir. Black burn, the usual resolu- tions of regret and respect were presented and adopted, and the senate at 4:30 ad. journed until tomorrow at noon. IN THE HOUSE. The committee on affairs of the of Columbia had the attention of the n today, and succeeded in passing billN provide for trennial assessments aI equalization of real estate in he-iist1 purposes of taxation.
 An attempt to pass bill to change the name of one of the Washington street rail- ways and increasing the powers of the corporation occupied an hour and a half of l the session, and was finally abandoned. The house then adjourned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
THE FOURTH AT BROOKWOOD.

The Confederate Veterans celebrated the Fourth at Brookwood by speech from Capt. Fred Ferguson and dinner, with Dr.. K. D. Jackson as master of ceremonies. After dinner w. w. Brandon, N. l.. Whit field and Col. N. N. Clements made demo- cratic speeches, but nobody responded to the invitation to speak for Captain Kolb. i.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10

NUT AS B. Ot Ls F.
 From what could be learned yesterday afternoon the firemen who have been re- fusing to pull anything but mail trains are doing it simply as individuals and not as brotherhood men. A conversation with
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
It is the way with all of them.
TRADES COUNCIL

CONDEMNS THE BRINGING OF THE MILL
 FAIRY TO BIRMINGHAM.
 At the Trades' council meeting on Sum- day the local situation was discussed and the sentiment fully brought out. com mttee was l.. pointed to draft resolutions expressing the sentiment of the meeting. The resolutions are as follows:
 Whereas, The city, county and state au- thorities have united in putting our city in charge of the military: without first making any efforts whatever through the usual means to preserve the peace; and,
 Whereas, Such ac ion is an insult to our community and virtually brands us before the world as law breakers, outlaws and hoodlums;
 Resolved, That we hereby regret such
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-10
DEBs AGAIN TALKS.
SAYS READJUsTMENT OF WAGES VII

USED AS A SETCLER.
 CHICAGO, July 9.-lt has been reported that it is the intention of the American Railway union to force settlement of the wnge question on all railroads where tho y
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
FAMOUS WOMEN SPEAK.
Miss Frances r.. Willard Opens the Nationa
 Convention of the ". C. T.U.

Miss Frances r.. Willard Opens the National
 Convention of the ". C. T.. T..
 CLEVELAND, Nov. I7.-Some of tho most famous and most talented women in the United Stats attended tho twenty first annual convention of tho National Woman's Christian Temperance union in Music hall.
 When Miss Frances F. Willard appCnr- cd upon the platform of Music hall and called the assemblage to order. tho dele gates rose to their feet and applnuded for several minutes. After this they gave the Chautauqua salute thrce times over.
 It was the first appearance Of the noted temperance leader since her serious Ill., ness in England. Miss Willard then do livcrcd her annual address. Referring to this country, Miss Willard said:
 The aggregated and systematic self rcspcct Of woman Is making itself felt against the debasing exhibitions Of her form. whether pictured or real. before audiences of immoral men. The victory gained by Lady Henry Somerset Mrs. Ormiston Chant and other women in bringing evidence to the London county council which caused 1t by n vote Of 75 to 32 tc refuse liquor and promenade hall licenses, so that prominent places nf amusement in London are closed. Is pcr. haps the strongest proof that n better day has dawned. and deserves to rank beside the victory of the women in Kentucky over the periured Breckinridge and oi women in Now York ovor tho tiger oi Tammany.h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The board of relief will sit in regard to the tax rate of the South Brooklyn school district in the selectmen's office at 7:30 o'clock next Monday night.
 Mary Belone. the infant daughter of Mir and Mrs Sylvester Belons of l9 James street died this morning. The funeral will take place at o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The Brooklyn Social club held its fourth annual social in ConcordiA hall last night. The grand march was led by Thomas J. Foley and Miss Mamie Taylor followed by over one hundred couples.
 Little Tommie Donahue of South Leonard street. whose right foot was badly crushed by the railroad cars few weeks ago. is rapidly gaining the use of the in jured member and the idea of amputAtion has been altogether abandoned. DT BeDe- dict has charge of the case. and if he saves the boys foot. and he thinks he can, it will be one of the greatest triumphs of sur gery accomplished in Waterbury in a good many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17

education. His earliest life was spent on his fathers Ayrshire farm. He was educated at the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. In 1885 he was ordained a minister of the Church of Scotland at Arbroath, and in 1889 removed to Brech- in, where he resided for 1. years. In 1s43 he took an active part as a supporter of Dr. Thomas Chalmers in the disruption of the Church of Scotland and in estab- fishing the Free Church of Scotland, being one of those who lost their livings by this movement. It was his connection with this action that brought him into contact as an opponent to Sir John Glad stone and his illustrious son. It was also during the time of his residence in Brech- in that he married Miss Isabella Guthrie. a niece of the celebrated Edinburgh cler- gyman, Dr. Thomas Guthrie. During this pastorate he issued his first book, "The Method of the Divine Government, Physical and Moral" Edinburgh, lS50l This work laid the foundation for his philosophical reputation.
 The following year. in consequence of the reputation thus acquired he was call ed to take the professorship of logic and metaphysics in the newly established Queens college in Belfast and remained there in this capacity until his removal to Princeton.
 As president of the university he work- ed hard and earnestly for the success of the institution and was eminently sue cessful. He made Princeton college wh at it is today. He was in strong sympathy with young men-their intellectual difi- culties their moral difficulties. their raw efforts for moro light and knowledge. lie was their teacher. their master. thSir friend and in distress their father
 Dr. McCosh resigned the presidency in ISSS. Since then he has lived in the privacy of home in Princeton. His last public appearance of note was at the con gress of higher education at Chicago in 1893. He was the most venerable and impressive figure of that great gathering. Crowds flockrd to see him in the streets. and distinguished educators of the old and new worlds called to do him honor During the past summer his strength be gan to fail fast. and on his return tC Princeton last fall it was evident he had not long to live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The king of Siam received in state the new United states minister, Mir. John Barrett.
 Rev. Richard Carroll. prominent Baptist preacher, hung himself near Naynorville, Ky.
 Work was suspended nt the Brooklyn navy yard drydock, and goo men wore thrown out of employment.
 Gsorge Deboit of Stuart. Ia, was rob bedfof Sl,6o0 by unknown thieves as he was coming from the Grand Opera House in Chicago. +D Caroline Agnes Beresford, dowager duchess of Montrose, known In the racing world at Mir Mahton and also as tho Red Duchess, died iu London. tol t Alderman Charles Parks of New York reiS was tried at Freehold, \. J., un D of operating . gam bling house ns rAsbsfs Park snd WIS fesne Uuiisx'. "e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
CARMEN sYLvA,s HEART.
IL Is Very Tender. Little RoumaniaI
 Girl Has Reason to Know.

IL Is Very Tender. Little Roumanian
 Girl Has Reason to Know.
 Hero is n pretty little story about Car men Sylva: A few years ago, when she was in the zenith of her popularity and health, she visited small village school incog. and asked permission to put the children through their ''paces- The schoolmiStrcSs was highly delight ed. Although she was unaware of the high rank of her visitor, she guessed from outward appearances that the lat ter was of nn common order. The chil- dren did their mistress credit, answer ing with great promptitude all the sim pie questions the queen put to them.
 Just before leaving the queen noticed one little tot in q far corner of the room, with her tangled head Of hair bent over some book The child was so deeply en- grosscd in her reading that she took no notice whatever of anybody ill the room. The queen asked the reason of her si- fence. Was she deaf or otherwise affiict- ed: "Oh. no" was the answer. ''but she is stupid and never attends to her studies, but sciZes every opportunity to read story books Carmen Sylva walk ed quietly up to the little reader, and. putting her hand on the curly head, ask ed gently what the child was reading, and the latter held up the book to the strange lady. Itwas Fairy Stories and Poems,'' by Carmen Sylva. And do you like these tales?" asked their author. Like them, madame? Oh, love them" And Carmen Sylvia took the child in her arms, kissed the little flushed face and deDarfpd Ahout a week afterward the child's aunt. for the little maiden was an orphan, received letter from the queen offering to educate and bring up the child. The offer was gratefully and thankfully accepted, and now the little one is in one of the best schools in | Roumania-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17

in order to protect peaceablo inhabitants against these depredations. The Otto man troops not only protected and TO- spected the submissive portion of the population and the women and children, quillity.
 1t Is not true that the Kurds seized the furniture. effects and cattle of the flu gitiye Armenians. The latter took their effects to the mountains before revolting.
 Tho Armenian women at present with the Kurds belong to the families of the brigands and went of their own accord with their husbands to tho insurgent kurds.
 Respecting the villages alleged to have been destroyed, it was the Arme- nians who carried off all their belongings before becoming brigands-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
CINCINNATI HURT.
The Crack Cruiser struck Something whi
 Hound ' p the sound.

The Crack Cruiser struck Something While
 Bound Up the sound.
 NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-The cruiser Gin cinnati. which left Brooklyn navy yard bound for Horton's point. on the sound, to take part in the speed trial of the tor pedo boat Ericsson. limped back to her moorings damaged by running into a submerged obstruction to an extent that can only be determined by an examina- tion of her bottom in the drydock. It is known, however, that her plates for 0 distance extending over at least four of her compartments in the double bottom have been ruptured, and there Is reason to fear that one or moro of the blades of her port screw have been broken.
 The mishap resembles in many respects that which befell the triple screw cruiser Columbia as she was running over a shoal in tho Delaware last June on her way to her final acceptance trial at sea. In the case of the Cincinnati. however. the accident happened while the ship was running at a very moderate speed at e place where the charts give a depth of fully nine fathoms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
CHASED BY CHINESE.
The .Japane~e Fleet Seems to Re Avoitiii
 Another Encounter.

The Japane>e Fleet Seems to Re Avoiding
 Another Encounter.
 LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Times today publishes a dispatch from Shanghai say ing that the Chinese naval squadron ob- served several Japanese warships outside of Port Arthur on Tuesday. They steam ed away on the approach of the Chinese vessels.
 YOKOHAMA, Nov. 1.-The Japanese attack on Port Arthur was arranged to be made mainly by land. the navy render ing slight assistance. The result of the attack Is expected to be known on Mon- day.
 The native newspapers say that Franco has admitted that Japan's action in seiZ- ing the French steamer Sydney at Kobe was justified, and that the position is settled.
 Japan has called up her last available cnnscrIpts-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
\ FATAL RIGHT LANDER
Fitzsimmons' Sparring Partner
 Dies From a Blow.
HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS FIVE HOURS.

Eitzsinmons Is Locked Up Awaiting the
 Action of the Coroner's Jury-He says He
 Struck Riorlan Only n Slight Tap. and
 That the Latter Had Been Drinking.
 SYRACUSE, Nov. 17.-Robcrt Fitzsim. mons knocked out Con Riordan, his spar ring partner, last night in the first round of his usual exhibition, which closes the programme of his vaudeville show. Ja- cobs' theatcr was crowded to witness the entertainment, and the audience departed for their homes little knowing that Rior- dan was still unconscious
 The blow was n right handler and caught RiOrdan square on the chin. IIo did not fall to the floor from tho force of the blow, but sank slowly until Inc meas ured his length on the stage. The acci- dent occurred at lO:30. and two physi. clans worked over him with applications of electricity for two hours and n half without being able to restore him to con sciousness-
 At 12:3O o'clock he was removed from the theater to tho Hotel Candee. It was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
NO PLACE FOR SMELLING.
This Tourist Knew of One Thing It Were
 We'll to Omit.


 I did not make my trip up among the peaks and coves and ravines of the Cumberland mountains before being ''coached' bit by an old friend at Bristol. He told me of several things I must not do. and on several occasions I had reason to feel very grateful
 One day when I was well up among the moonshiners I suddenly scented the aroma given out by q still, and at the same instant discovered n long haired, rough looking old mOuntainccr seated on q roadside rock with q double barrel cd shotgun across his legs I saluted him, removed my pack and sat down for n smoke. When he had lighted the cigar offcrci him. asked:
 ''Is there much wild game in these mountains:''
 "A right smart of game. ' he replied
 ''I suppose you kill n bear now and them"
 'Yt<. reckon do.
 Then questioned him about the farms. the crops. the schools, the churches and other things. and hc not only answered me briefly. but l could not fail to sec that he was closely watching me. By and by he asked my business, and when l told him he seem cd to grow even more suspicious. want ed some information about the route and wanted to get him i'll good humor. and so kept rattling on for q quarter of an hour. finally spoke of Bristol and my friend down there. and the old man turned on me with:
 What! Dye know Jim - down thar at Bristol:"
 "Why, certainly"
 What sort of n lookin man is he:"
 "A large man, red faced, light hair. scar on his chin; keeps grocery.
 That's the critter. Yo' had q talk with Jim befo' comin up yere. reck. On:'
 Yes. a long talk. " Him told yo sumthin. I reckon:
 Yes, many things. One of them Wa. that shouldn't smell anything up hert until had mentioned his name. Stranger, gin us yer paw"' said the man as he extended hand almost q. big as a washboard. Did you know was watchin yO': 1 ''I suspected il. ' ''Yes. 1 was watchin yer nose. The boys hev got purty hot fire under tn, l still, and the smell comes up purty strong. I had m eye on yo'. and if yo'C l hev stuck up that nose and sniffed anC snuffed befo' yu' mentioned Jim's name I should hcv turned loose on yo' fur |: revenoo spy and taken my chances O bein right. Glad to see yo'. Might, glad. Come over to the cabin and bring yo'r nose along and git bite to eat. : Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
DEADLY STREET DUEL.
Two Brothers Killed the Mayor and Another
 Man as the Result of n Fcud.

Two Brother~ Killed the haNOr ana Another
 Man as the Result of Fcud.
 LULA. Miss, Nov. l7.-Therc was q pitched battle in the main business street of Lula, and as tho result two mon aro dead.
 l. R. Boyd and his brother Bob stood a in doorway until they saw !. w. Harman and H. T. Lawrence approaching on their way to dinner. Then the two brothers. each armed with a shotgun. stepped forth and opened fire on the others. Harman had time to draw his pistol and fired twice at the Boyds. but without effect Each of tho brothers had his man picked out and at tho fl st volley both men fell
 The elder Boyd mounted n horse and rode away, while the other escaped on foot. They sont word later that they would surrender to tho sheriff. but to no one else. The tragedy is the result of m old feud
 Harman was mayor of Lula Lawrence was jewelcr. and J. K. Boyi is n plan tation overseer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
DR. M'COSH'S DEATH.
The Veteran Ex-President ot Princeto
 University Expires.

University Expires.
 PRINCETON, N. J., Nov. 17.-Dr. Jnmos McCosh. the venerable ex-president of Princeton university and a leading odu- cator of the age. is dead. He had been conscious nearly all day and died in that condition. His son. Dr. Andrew J Mo Gosh; his daughters. Mrs. David Magic and Mrs. Alexander Maitland. and his wife. Mrs. Isabella McCosh. were at his deathbed. He had suffered no physical pain, and aside from weakness brought on by old age had been in perfect health. His physicians attribute his death to heart failure induced by old age.
 James McCosh was born April ]. lsll, near tho little village of Patnnb. In Ayr shire Scotland. which he anectionateIy remembered in his old age by the founda ton in its parish school of free scholar ship for any native boy seeking higher
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
The Porte Tells It. Side.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 1.-The fol- lowing official account of the Armenian troubles was issued from here: z
 "Some Armenian brigands provided with arms of foreign origin joined an in. surgent Kurd tribe for the purpose of committing excesses. They burned and devastated several Mussulinan villages. As an instance of the rsrocity of the Ata usnians it ia reported that they burnpdl | "kssSiss sseafs ssis ss M Ta, v ssv sssas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
strikers sent to Jail.

DOYLEsTowN, Pa. Nov. 17.-As re- suit of tho recent strike at Edward T. Steel X Co. $ mill at Bristol five of the weavers who went out were sent to jail. They are Arthur Gamble. William Tyrol. William Bobb. Frederick smith and Ter ence Brady.
 Commodore Wallace Assumes Command.
 NEWPORT. R. |. Nov. l7.-Commodore R. k. Wallace recently promoted. hoisted his pennant over the ship Constellation here. It was saluted by II guns, and without further ceremony the commodore assumed the duties of his new rank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-17
mn, Am.rIcnn A..ocintiou.

CHICAGO. Nov. 17.-The circuit com mittee of tho new American Baseball as sociation met here, and the meeting will probably extend through several days, The association will consist of eight clubs, of which seven have been placed in Chi cago, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn, Milwaukee. Washington and Pitthurg.