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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
DEMOCRATIC EQUALITY.


 In every Republic, deserving the name. the equality of it's citizens, as far as possi- ble in legal and political rights, is funda- mental. In the Democratic party this equality is the controlling idea and soul of its organization. Strike it out, or even make it secondary, and the Democratic party no longer exists in any true sense. Absolute equality among themselves in the councils of the party is a paramount object, always to be sought and if possible by any means to be attained. And while the principle is clear and the doctrine in- disputable, it's practical operation is diff. cult to be secured. Approximation to this is the best that can be hoped for as gen. eral thing.
 It is in the effort to compass this object that the wisdom and patriotism of the Democratic party in Alabama has been most severely taxed since the war. Before the war tn e party vote for Governor at tue last preceding general election was re. gardsd and accepted as the fairest basis upon which to apportion representation in the party's conventions. This continued to be tho practice and usage of the party after the war and this basis obtained in the conventions of 1892, both State and Congressional, and in the conventions of 1892 Jefferson had twenty-six delegates chosen and allowed on the vote of 1890 for Governor Jones.
 Complaints against this basis throughout the State had been made for years and grew so loud, deep and determined as to en- danger the party. In view of this situation the State convention of 1892, under the leadership of ils wisest and best men |, adopted as the basis of represe n tation in all future conventions of the party, the popu- lation shown by the Federal census last preceding. This became the law of the party in Alabama and has been generally accepted by democrats as happy solution of the question, and at the same time tho nearest approach possible to exact party justice and equality. This law has been obeyed without question ever since and everywhere so far as we are informed and can learn except in this the Ninth Con- gressonal district, where on Friday last the Executive Committee attempted to fix the representation of counties in the next Congressional convention, regardless alike Of the former basis and of the present one ard in utter contempt of the will of the de- mocracy of the State expressed in conven- tion assem- bIed two years ago, and doubling the representation of Bibb, adding over 40 per cent. to that of Blount, Il per cent. 10 that of Hale and none to Perry, and actually taking from Jeffersor one-third of It's representation
 Wien the Congressional convention met In 1892 in this district the same representa-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

Virginia 1l3 years ago at about the age of F. She talks fuently and freely on relig- ious matters, and speaks of events that happened fifty and hundred years ago as though they happened but yesterday. MT. Hargett and others, who have seen her and talked with her, say she is a curiosity.
 Talladega News Reporter: Circuit court convened Tuesday and has been busy this week grinding out sentences. The negro Sam Bagley, charged with an attempt on the person of a Munford lady was promptly given the full limit of the law-twenty years-and the jury said their only regret was that the law did not make the case capital one, Tor they were ready to give it. They were out only five minutes. Oliver Groce, who stole the boy's watch, as re- ported in these celumus, and who was guilty of otber crimes, has been tried on three indictments so far and convicted under each, with others awaiting. Other cases, one of which is unfit for publication, are also in progress as we go to press.
 For sick nervous and neuralgia headache use the sure cure-Bromo- -Seltzer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
.JEFFERSON,S APPEAL.

Chairman Frank g.. White designates the following gentlemen as committee to pre- sent and prosecute before the state execu' tive committee the appeal of Jefferson congressional committee, viz; w. A. Walker, R. H. Pearson, J. E. Hawking, Ben Carter, 8. w. John, J. H. Little, E H. Cabaniss, J. M. Arnold and John H. Miller.
 The state committee will meet tomorrow to hear this matter, and the above named democrats are requested to meet today at 10 o'clock in E. K. Campbefl,s office.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
MUNICIPAL RETRENCHMENT.

The City Council last night made an enormous aud most surprising stride to- ward retreu uchment; and the almost unani- nous vote by which the pruning knife was applied indicates that the present city ad- ministration is alive to the public demands. Adverse criticism is not in order when It 80 plainly appears that such action is a most liberal response to the will expressed by those who feel that the public credit of the city is of paramount importance, other- wise the enormous reduction in salaries might be considered questionable move. The action is but the result of sheer neces- sity, and is in keeping with the action of the Board of Education in imposing a tax upon pupils of the public schools.
 The full report of the proceedings pub- lished elsewhere in the AGE HERALD is in. teresting reading, and the figures show a reduction of about BIO 1000 for the balance of the present official term; or at about the rate or $50 900 per annum. This is great saving, but does not yet meet the require- ments of the case. There are other re- ductions yet to be made. Just where the retrenchers will next strike is doubtful, but one thing is plainly evident and that is that the present city administration is going to protect the credit of the city.
 Last nights action is unprecedented in the history of Birmingham city govern ments. Never before have red ductions of any kind been made in the middle of off. cial terms, no matter what were the de- mands of the hour; and the "Fox admins tration,' which has received the severest criticism, goes into history as the one which first put into real practical use the sledge hammer of genuine retrenchment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
JACKSONVILLE JorTINGs.

JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 14.-lSpecial Cor respondence. Miss Lizzie Privett's many friends are rejoicing that out of eight ap- plicants for the vacant scholarship in the Peabody normal college st Nashville, Tenn., she was the successful competitor. Though young in years she is possessed of great dignity and true merit, and her record will be as has been, an honorable one. She was graduated two years ago from the State normal school at this place, aud her alma mater will watch her career with interest and pride.
 Miss Hallie BitdelI has returned from a month 8 visit to Birmingham. She, too, is a scholarship student in the Peabody normal college, which she attended last year.
 Misses Gussie and Sarah Abney, who have been visiting Miss Lillie Weems, re- turn today to their home in Randolph.
 Miss Laura Stanley, one of our June graduates, is visiting Mrs. Fannie Atkins, at her pleasant home in the suburbs.
 Miss Louise Lane is in Cave Spring, Ga., the guest of Miss Katie Orndorff.
 Mrs. Bondurant and her little daughters, Misses Loula and Lillie, have returned from a visit to Selma.
 MT. L. w. Grant, for many years pro- prietor aud editor of the Republican, has sold his paper to Dr. T. w. Ayers.
 Miss Georgia Hoke, the efficient head nurse in the Davis infrmary at Birming ham, Is at home to spend month with her many friends and relatives.
 Mir. Macon Stevenson of Montgomery Is visiting his father's family iu this place.
 MT. Ernest Whsenant is spending time with his Jacksonville friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

To Go IN BLAST T---Oue of the large Shef- field furnaces will go in blast next Monday. It has daily capacity of 200 tons and will be operated by Birmingham people.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Marriage licenses were granted by the probate judge yester- day to two couples as follows: Burt Rock ett and Miss Susie Wiesandanger, Ben F. Barham and Miss Mary Hickman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
THE STORM GATHERS.
Perry County Democrats Condemn the Committee's Action-EEter-
 ing a Vigorous Protest.
To the Age-Herald:

To the Age-Herald:
 We, the undersigned residents and voters of Uniontown precinct, Perry county, Ala bama, do protest against the arbitrary and unjust representation as fixed by the dis trict congressional committee in the inter- est of Louis w. Turpin, and do declare that such is not the sentiment of the ma jority of this beat or of Perry county, and that the committeeman from Perry county were not representing the voters of this county when they voted for such an arbi-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

A LIVELY APPEARANCE. cE.-There was @ noticeably large increase in the number of people on the streets yesterday and the merchants seemed to be doing a good busi- ness all over the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
Gathered, Noted and Condensed
 by Age-Herald Reporters.
SAYINGS AND DOINGS AT HOME
Items, Personal and Otherwise, Including a General Resume
 of Birmingham Matters.

A Coop MovE.-The streets around the Caldwell hotel site are being cleared of the brick and debris which has lain there since the fire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

In Japan they don't throw flowers or wreaths at an actor. They give him "a drop curtain. Every actor of eminence has at least dozen drop curtains made of silk and satin, beautifully embroidered and decorated.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

Cars lighted by electricity from a storage battery have been used for some time past on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

NEAR AT HAND.-The opera season will already making inquiries as to the dates Of popular attractions. The season will be opened by "Bobby'' Gayloe in "Sport McAllister. The play is known here, but it is understood that several new speci- aties will be ipresented, which add much to the already great popularity of the play.
 FOR DoORKEEpER OF THE SENATE.- MT. s. H. Gist of Calera has announced himself as a candidate for doorkeeper of the senate. To use his own words, he says: ''l am an old newspaper man, and have been in the democratic harness for over forty years-except the four years of war, In which was three times wounded-bat- ting for party success, and the harness never galled me or rubbed hair"
 A CORRECTION In Tuesday morning s AGE HERALD appeared an account of the The reporter was incorrectly informed as to the origin of the accident. Mrs. Steven !. son was reported as having sent the child to burn some papers. This is mistake. The child secured matches from the parlor, and without the knowledge of either her mother or aunt ignited the blaze which caused her untimely death.
 A FATAL SNAKE BITE.-On Tuesday morning Miss Allie Glover went out into the woods near Blocton and was bitten by a rattlesnake. She ran home and medical aid was administered to her, but to no avail. About o'clock in the afternoon the effects began to assume a startling na- ture, and in a short while afterward the victim was @ corpse. The deceased was brought up to Belle Sumpter yesterday f1o i'm nd her inc ipta
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16
CHEAP TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. (

CHEAP TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. c.
 The tickets sold by the Southern railway to Washington, D. o., and return at the special low rate of one fare, have been ex- tended to September 15 instead of Septem- Der 6. This will be of great advantage to any who wish to take the trip. The tick cts will be on sale at all important stations August 23 to 28 at the very unusually low rate of one fare for the round trip.
 While the rate is made especially for the Knights of Pythias, still tickets can be purchased by any one desiring to take ad- vantage of the rate. aug9 If
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-16

For sick nervous and neuralgia headach @ use the sure cure-Bromo- Seltzer.
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
EYIcTED TENANTS LEFT.
Contributions 10 the Irish Parliamentary
Fund VIII Please the McCarthyites.

Contributions TO the Irish Parliamentary
Fund VIII Please the McCarthyites.
LoxpoE, Sept. The Gladstone-Tweed-
mouth contribution OF slOO each to the Irish
parliamentary fund, is causing a sensation in
all political parties. Baron Tweedmouth, in
forwarding his contribution from Scotland,
wrote to Mr. Justin Mccarthy, chairman Of
the Irish Parliamentary party, saying that he
had received note from Mr.. Gladstone
inolosing g check for ElOO to be forwarded to
the fund The Unionists are making much Of
the fact that none Of the money which Is said
TO be pouring into the Irish Golfers is going to
the evicted tenants.
The Globe this afternoon commenting upon
these contributions says that double effect
will be felt from this subsidy. II will keep the
McCarthyites in good temper and the eylcted
tenants will become more eXasperated than
ever. The Globe also saws that If Mr.. Glad
stone and Baron Tweedmouth have taken this
action without consulting the premier or Sir
William Harcourt, it savors OF springing a
mine upon them.
DUBLIE, Sept 1.-The Evening Herald
(Parnellite) in addition to its statement COM
menting on the donations Of Mr.. Gladstone
and Baron Tweedmouth to the Irish parlia-
rnentary fund that neither Keogh nor SRdler
sold themselves so cheaply as the Mccarthy
ties have done SAYS:
''It Is the price of treachery to Ireland. and
divided among the Whig members it repre-
sentG E1 SIS. I'd. purchase money for each Of
fhmrn ["
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
TeIeeranhic Breyities.

Samuel J. Kirkwood, Iowas war Governor,
died yesterday at Iowa city. He was born in
1873
Friday night a colored man. named Ransal,
was shot and fatally wounded in a boarding
house at Calumet. Penna., while quarreling
over a game Of cards.
War upon the Chicago gas trust will begin
next week when the Universal Gas Company,
the rival organization, will begin active oper-
atioEs.
The will OF J. V. Lavagu, Of San Francisco.
provides for the erection of hospital for the
deaf, dumb. and blind, to be located at Santa
Cruz and to cost almost 81, 900, 900.
The great wine deal which was to have
revolutionized the wine business of Califor.
mia and enabled everybody to operate at a
profit has been declared off. The grape
growers refused 10 accept the terms offered
by the wine dealers syndicate.
The Chicago Gas Trust has begun a sys-
tematie cutting Of rates, which is expected
to extend throughout the city. The mutual
company has cut its prices in Its district of
the South side from 81 to T2 cents for illu-
minating and from 81. Is to 81 for fuel gas.
The Warden's Association of the United
States will meet in Pittsburg, Pa. week
from Monday and discuss practical
measures of prison government. The most
prominent men connected with the penal in
stitutions Of this country will be there.
Baron Stein berg, alias Fehlorsky, chief OF
the interna tionRl band of anarchists and
charged with being implicated In the dyna-
mite outrages at Liege, Belgium, has beer
~--nsted at St. Petersburg.
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN.
Franklin McVeagh Places Himself Straigh
Before the People of Illinois.

Franklin McVeagh Places Himself Straight
Before the People Of Illinois.
CHICAGO. Sept. Hon. Franklin McYeagh
opened his Senatorial campaign here to-day
in an elaborate address. He declared him
self a tariff reformer and knew OF no way left
under heaven except through the Democratic
party to make fast what is now had of tariff
ref orm and to get more.
He believed in bimetallism, defended the
in come tax and said the President had per-
feet right TO withhold his signature from the
Senate bill ii he thought that the best way to
further reform and mark his Indignation to-
ward the men who used the disguise of
Democrats to moderate the triumph of the
Democracy. With respect to strikes he said:
STRIKERS are either wrong and then should
fail. or right, and then should succeed. 1t is
easy to point out the abuses of the great
power conferred by organization on work
men, and undoubtedly they should be re-
strained by public opinion and by law. But
what shall we say for the abuses of the power
OF organized capital?
(Which organization corrupts city councils
and legislatures and lies under suspicion of
invading some precincts of Congress itself,
and makes good government almost an impos-
sibility? Is it the organization of labor? Who
form those trusts and monopoies under which
the very self-respect of this nation positively
groansl Is 1t the organized workingmen?"
The Washington times., 1894-09-02

been rendered position in New York. and
will accept. Upon the recommendation OF
Inten dant Stoutenburg James Sullivan was
appointed to fill the vacancy.
OFFICIAL ORDERS PROMULGATED.
The Commissioners promulgated the fol-
lowing official orders yesterday; That catch
basin be constructed near the southeast cor
ner of Tenth and d streets northeast; that
contracts Nos 1904 and 1905 with McMahan,
Porter & Co. be extended sixty days without
penalty; that j. b. G. Shipman, inspector OF
electric lighting at So per day. be inspector OF
gas and electric lighting at 5000 per annum
TO date from August 7, 1894, In accordance
with requirements OF appropriation bill; that
proposals received August 30 be accepted as
follows: Andrew Gleason, for improving
Twelfth street northeast. extended. and A. N.
Brady, for improving Pennsylvania avenue
southeast extended they having submitted
lowest bids respectively. Also that contract
be awarded TO George Killen to make i'm
provemepts to Prospect street In Georgetown.
B. L. Osborn. of the corner of First and d
streets northwest, wants to know why he and
his employe have not been paid for services
as witnesses in trial for larceny at May term
of court He has been informed, he says,
that there is no money to pay with, and he
wants that explained. He says he lost in
time three times as much as the fees amount
to in assisting TO further the ends of justice;
that the police court is not very pleasant
place in which to be, and to be deprived OF
the pittance due for the service does not add
TO the attractiveness of the affair.
Mr.. Osborn also wants to know why the
lexington and Soldiers Home railroad was
allowed months ago 10 tear up the northeast
corner OF First and d streetsi northwest and
leaveit in an almost impossible condition,
with its contribution of dirt and dust to deco
rate peoples furniture audgoods.
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
SUFFERING FROM FLOODS.
Many Towns in Texas Inundated with
Great Loss TO Life.

Great Loss 10 Life.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. IA special telegram
from San Antonio, Texas, to the Post
Dispatch says the scene of destruction and
desolation in the flooded district for dis
tance of 100 miles east and west from here
and extending south from the Southern Pa
cifc Railway TO the Rio Grande, 200 miles
away. is simply terrible. Thousands upon
thousands Of acres Of pasture and farm land
is still under water.
1t is estimated that the damage to crops in
the valley of the Leona River will reach half
a million dollars, while in the valleys of the
Saco and Sabinat Rivers the losses will be fully
as much more Many thousands of cattle,
horses and sheep were swept away and
drowned. Reports received this morning are
more alarming than the earlier ones. 1t is
still matter ofuncertainty as to the number
Of lives lost but additions TO the list OF drowned
are constantly coming in. About one-half of
the houses of Uvalde. town of 2, 300 people,
were carried away, and there is much suffer
ing there by homeless families, but no more
fatalities are reported there.
Nothing has yet been heard from the settle
ment of seventy-fye families several miles
below Uyalde. but there are still grave fears
that many. If not all, of them were swept down
by the torrent and lost. The town of Bates
vile was entirely inundated. and there was
heavy loss Of property, but no lives reported
lost
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
GENERAL BANKS DEAD.
The Distinguished Soldier and Statesman
Came TO His End Yesterday.

Came TO His End Yesterday.
WALTHAM, Mass, Sept. 1.-Gen. Nathaniel
P Banks, soldier and statesman, died at his
home on Main street this city, shortly before
9 O'Clock this morning from brain trouble.
after long illness. For nearly two years the
general has been a sufferer, but he was not
taken seriously i'll until about two weeks ago.
The funeral will take place Tuesday after
noon. under the direction of Mayor Warden
and Col Ephraim Stevens. On Monday after
noon the body will be escorted to Asbury
Temple by detail of the G. A. r., where it
will lie in state until Monday evening. On
Tuesday afternoon at AS brief services will
be held at the residence, after which the body
will be again borne to Asbury Temple, where
the public services will be held.
The deceased was born at Waltham. Jan
uary 30, 1916 was admitted to the bar in
1876. served in the Massachusetts legislature,
and was elected 20 Congress by the coalition
of Democrats and Free Sellers. He allied
himself with the American, or "Kaow Moth
ing party, and was reelected and subse-
quently chosen as speaker.
He was afterward reelected as a Repub-
lican and was governor of the State for two
terms. On the breaking out Of the civil war
he was placed In command OF the Fifth Corps
of the Army of the Potomac. He was in
command of the defenses OF Washington and
afterward succeeded Gen. B. +. Butler in
command at New Orleans. In 1864 he was
returned to Congress and served until 1877,
and again In 1883, but retired from active
politics on the completion of his term. He
was the father Of Maud Banks, the actress.
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
In the World ofLsSor.

MasIIon. .Ohio, Coal Operators Association
offer ]. 900 men work In the mines, and guar
antee protection from violjnce.
Over /. 500 cloak makers went on striks
Yesterday in Brooklyn, against the task and
piece work system. They want ten-hOur
day and regular wages.
At Easton. Pa, the sheriff levied on the
Mattewan Felting Companys mill on iudG-
msnt note. The industry has proven fnan-
cial failure.
Miners are reported to have destroyed
$4,000 worth OF lumber near Hilliard. KY,
because the owner loaded camel coal against
the orders OF the mine workers.
The wages OF 200 employees Of the Hazard
Wire Rope Works. Wilkesbarre, Penn, were
reduced 10 per cent. yesterday.
A general and immediate resumption OF
work in the windOw-glass factories Of the
country is anticipated. Half dozen firms
have already accepted the workers PROPOSE
tion and, according to Secretary Springer,
after the conference is held in Pittsourg Mon
day other manufacturers will effect a settle
ment whether the meeting mas any result oe
~at
The Washington times., 1894-09-02
THEIR LABOR DAY.

Pennsylvania Wage'earners Celebrated
with Picnics, Parades. and Speeches.
READING, Pa, Sept. Labor Day was cele-
brated here to-day with monster Industrial
and trades union demonstration, which was
participated in by 1000 business men and
artisans. There were eighty floats in line,
depicting the various industries in the city,
their workmen at their daily employment, the
products they turned out. etc.
The parade was four miles long and was one
Of the most noteworthy events that has taken
place here in recent years. This afternoon
mass-meeting was held, at which Hugh o Dom
nell, OF Homestead fame; George j. Chance,
OF Philadelphia, and others spoke. The rail-
road companies brought thousands OF people
to the city.
PITTsBURG, Sept. 1.-State Labor Day was
scarcely observed in Pittsburg by wage-earn-
ers. There was a small picnic in which a
number of knights OF Labor participated, but
aside from that nothing marked the day in
labor circles