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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The whisky trust has issued orders for the great western ald northern dlstiileries to resume.
 George Smith, who was injured by Pu- gilst Winters in bout at Holborn hall December 2, died in London yesterday.
 Composition Board Manufacturing com pany's plant at Minneapolis burned Mou- day night. Loss s6O ,00O, insuran nee S50,- OO0
 Bridges Wall Paper factory, Buffalo, covering half a square, was totally de- stroyed by fire yesterday morning, causing a loss of about $500, 900 and throwing from 800 to 700 people out of employment.
 Under a recent act of congress fourth class postmasters may execute pension vouchers, which will be accepted by pen sion agencies. Pensioners thereby will save considerable time and trouble in getting their money.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
NEW YORK AND ALABAMA.

New York is concerned with tLe convict question as well as Alabama. Under the constitutional amendment just adopted in New York the superintendent of the pris- ons cannot sell anything made by the con- vlcts. It is contemplated that the articles made in one prison shall be consumed by the inmates of other prisons. In this way it was hoped to event the conviets from competing with free labor. But it is dis covered that the convicts can manufacture much more than the State needs for it's prisons. In 1889 the New York Legislature passed a law authorizing the employment of couVicts in the manufacture of various articles. Each one of the State prisons was made a manuiactory with the State as the capitalist and the convicts as workingmen. The superintendent of prisons was given $500, ,000 as capital in 1889. This sum has been repaid to the State from the earnings of the convicts, and large amount of man. ufactured goods remains on hand. But this system has been abolished by the con- stitution, and the convics can manufacture nothing for use outside of the prisons. Twenty five convicts can manufacture all the articles needed in the other State insti- tutions. The reason of this is that in every
 
 in making their own clothing and shoes. Even in the insane asylums large propor- tion of the inmates are thus profit ably employed by the State in the manufacture of clothing, bed ding, shoes, hats and like articles used by the other inmates. Accordingly, after twenty-five couvicts are thus employed in making goods for other institutions, there are 3i50 other convicts unemployed. The Legislature will be called upon to deter mine what shall be done with these idle convicts. The plan of working them on the public roads has already been tried and abandoned. The people object 10 the chain gang system. The sight of convicts work ing in chains uron the highways shocks the moral sense of the people. Again, road built by convicts costs more than one built by free laborers. Two guards are necessary for each convict. There is more danger of the convicts escaping, and the cost of their capture is great. The working of convicts on the road interferes with the system of letting the building of roads out by con- tract, which has been found the most economical and most effective method. The convicts of New York, up to the time of the adoption of the constitutional ameud- ment referred to, were employed in making g brooms, chairs, hollow ware, iron cast ings, saddlery and harness, corset covers, scoops, shoes, stoves, etc. Humanity dic- tates that they should have some kind of employment and not be kept locked up in their cells in demoralizing idleness and a burden to honest tax payers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
BARRETT AND TWO OTHERS

OF THE POSTMASTER CONSPIRACY AD-
 JUDGED GUILTY OF THE CHARGE.
 COLUMBIA, s. o., Dec. 11.-After five days trial in the United States court, Charles P. Barrett, the center of the post master conspiracy, and two of his oo-de- fendants, John T. Tillman and J. w. Owens, have been convicted of conspiracy and of using the United States mails for the purpose of obtaining goods fraudu- lently. The jury retired at o'clock and the verdict was rendered at 4:30 o'clock.
 The defendant Barrett was in court when the verdict was announced and displayed no emotion whatever. The form of the verdict is 'guilty as to Charles P. Barrett, John T. Tillman and J. w. Owens, and not guilty as to J. D. O'Briant, William Fletcher, J. R. Bandyne, A. J Fisher, John $, Fisher. p
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
--------s . - THE LABOR LEADER.

MT. John Burns of England, who is now attending the labor convention in Denver and will probably stop over in Birming ham on his way to New Orleans, is Q man of in- ternational fame. He is a member of the British House of Commons for Battersea, and one of the leading members of the London County Council. He is a working man, and has risen from the ranks. For many years he has been the exponent of the trades unions and their principles. He was elected both to Parliament and to the London County Council by the votes of workiugmen, and is looked on as their champion. He has spent his life in and around London, which, in practical sense, is more broadening than a university course. He has inaugurated several re- forms in London, such as a new system of street cleaning, and has added greatly to the health and comfort of the citizens of the metropolis. He is eminently man of affairs, and has studied thoroughly the matter of paving, sanitation, sewerage, etc. and is an authority upon these and similar works that concern the health and we'll being of the people. He has won the undying gratitude of all good men for bis labors along this line. Although he has been in this country but few days he has seen the bad condition of the streets and sanitary system of New York and Chicago and has made free to tell what he thought. His criticism will DO doubt urge those cities to still greater efforts toward sanitary reforms.
 The London County Council, of which Mir. Burns is the leading member, has nothing to do with politics, but confines itself strictly to business matters pertain ing 10 the city. It is not as a member of this council that the political opinions of Mir. Burns have become known, but as a member of Parliament. His speeches in the latter body have given to the world his peculiar politica views. He is without doubt political socialist. He does not be- lieve in individual ownership of property be would reduce all men to a dead level, so far as ownership of property is concerned. To accomplish this be would levy such heavy taxes on the rich as to confscate their property. He believes in turning the tr ades' union into political party. He does not seem to be aware that such a course would disrupt the trades union.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
BEN R. PULLMAN
Elected United States Senator From South Carolina to Succeed Gen.
 M. 0. Butler.

5 COLUMBIA, s. O., Dec. 11.-Four years ago Benjamin Ryan Tillman, after starting his reform and farmers movement, landed in the governors office on a perfect land- slide of votes from the rural districts. Two years ago he repeated the performance. And yesterday reached that point on his political journey to which he in the be- ginning expected the landslide to carry him. He was elected United States senator from South Carolina for the six years beginning with March 1, 1895, to succeed Gen. M. c. Butler, who has held the position for the past eighteen years. He went in by a majority even heavier than expected, but it cannot be said that anybody was surprised at the out come.
 Senator Butler was in the city, but he was not about the legislative halls. The election took place at noon, each house voting in its own hail. The election seemed to be simply pro-i lorna and the members looked as if they were sorry they had to go through the form of taking vote. The galleries of the hall were about half filled with people, some of whom were ladies. There was no demonstration whatever un- til the result of the vote was announced, when there was some cheering.
 The conservatives voted for Butler and all the reiormers voted for Tillman, as they have always done.
 The following shows the final result of the voting of both houses: B. R. Iillman, 131; Butler. 21; Murray, 2; Crum, l. Total voLeslcast, 155.
 In the house Tilman's nomination met with a chorus of seconds by delegates. His name was presented as ''B. k. iillman of Edgefield.'' Senator Butler's name was presented as 'tGen. NJ. c. Butler of South Carolina,'' with stress on the last two words. Gregory, one of the negro mem- bers, first voted for Butler, but soon changed to the negro ex-congressman, Murray.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
A STUDY IN HANDKeRcHlEFS.
Their Use Began In Venice Only n Little Mofe Than Three Hundred Years Ago.

Their Use Began In Venice Only n Little
 Mofe Than Three Hundred Years Ago.
 An interesting historical study on the pocket handkerchief has appeared in Ger man magazine. It appears that mankind is indebted to Italy for the introduction of that modest but indispensable accessory to civilization. According to the writer, the use of tho pocket handkerchief was unknown in society until the first half of tho sixteenth century.
 About the year 1540 an unknown Vene- tian lady first conceived the happy idea of carrying ''fazzoletto, and it was not long before her example was widely fol- lowed throughout Italy. The handkerchief then crossed the Alps into France, where its use was immediately adopted by the lords and ladies of Henry IFS court.
 The handkerchief of that period was an article of the greatest luxury. It was made of the most costly fabrics and was ornamented with the rarest embroideries. In the reign of Henry III it began to be perfumed and received the name of ''mou- choir de Venus" It was not until 1880 that the handkerchief made its way into Germany, and then it's use was long con fined to princes and persons of great wealth. It was made the object of sump- tuary laws and an edict published at Dresden in 1895 forbade its use by the people at large.
 Slowly, but surely, however, the vulgar ization of the pocket handkerchief has been accomplished and today even the humblest is superior in one important re- spect to Petrarch and Laura, Dante and Beatrice, who, it is somewhat painful to think, lived in prehandkerchief ago. Westminster Budget
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
A MODEL CITY.

The ladies of the United Charities will hold a very important meeting at the Young Mems Christian Association parlors ing several new and important measures will be discussed. The ladies propose to bid for the garbage contract and street cleaning contract of the city. They will divide the city into districts and sub-let each district. They will guarantee the city to be kept absolutely clean and healthful. In this plan they propose to utilize the indigent poor of the city. They will stop indiscriminate begging and giving. Enough money is now given away to un- worthy objects to support all the helpless poor of the city. Cards will be printed and sold to citizens and benevolent societies, and when beggar asks for aid he is given one of these cards, with instructions to take it to the headquarters of the United Charities. The ladies look into his case, and ii he is needy and cannot work he is given assistance. If he can work he is put to street cleaning, and paid moderate amount per diem. Small industries and small savings will be encouraged. A soap factory will be started and the waste from kitchens thus utilized. It will be abso- lutely required of every needy person that he keep himself perfectly clean. He n.uss look after cleanliness, and the ladies will look out for godiness. The waste paper that is thrown on the streets, and is so un- slghuy that it even frightens horses, will be baled up and shipped to paper mills. These and other reforms will make of the Magic City q model city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

ONE of McKinley's arguments in favor of protective tariff is that "the foreigner pays the tax" A similar sophistry has been advocated in the Alabama Legislature this week. It was proposed to increase the tag tax on fertilizers from 25 cents to 50 cents, and it was argued that the lnanufac- turer of fertilizers would pay this addi- tional tax and not the farmer. It was further contended that the additional tax would largely increase the revenues of the State. This was pretty theory, but the majority Of the House looked on it as fll- lacy and voted down the bill to increase the tax, and the motion to reconsider was also lost, which effectually kills the meas- ure. And now the farmer is saved from another burden and can rub his hands in "invisible soap and water" as Joe Brown used to do.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.
M. J. WHEELER CO.,, PRoPEIEroRs.

M. J. WHEELER d CO.,, PRoPEIETORs.
 w E North, Coyington, Ky; Bristone, Selma; J NJ Scott, Louisville; w Constan- tine, New York; Mrs R Woods, Mem- phis; E D Mansfield, Memphis; Sol Gelsey, Cincinnati; W K skillman, Decatur, Ala; James T Prince, Atlanta; James H Hard, Atlanta; James 0 Bradford, A M Shook, Percy Warner, Nashville, Tenn; B F Roden, George L Murray. Robert Jemison, Tuskaloosa; M Otis, Greens. boro, Ala; L C Greene, Kansas City; W T Perkman, city; J L McConaughty, Monte vallo, Ala; Bob Barber, Selma; William Standering, Florida; Ii McCue, Southern railroad; Irving Isbree, Lynchburg, Va; Shelley, Tuskaloosa.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Banister's French calf Cordovan, patent calf and all imported skins SA.50 at T. c. Kings.
 Professor Black was to have given con- cert at the Eks' hall last night, but on &C., count of the unfavorable weather it has been postposed until Tuesday evening, the 18th.
 Rev. George M. Robertson will preach two sermons at the Third Presbyterian church today, one in the morning at 10 o'clock and the other at 7:30 in the even- ing. The public is invited.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
PERSONAL.

MT. F. w. Loring of Texas is in the city, visiting relatives.
 MT. w. I. Bullock of Russellville was in the city yesterday.
 T. C. King is selling ladies handsewed and gents full calf shoes at s1.95. These goods formally cost more than S2 at the factory.
 Miss Minnie Enslen, who for the past five months has been attending the Boston Conservatory of Music, returned home last Sunday.
 party of about dozen Birmingham gentlemen went down to Montgomery yes- terday afternoon. In the party were Messrs. F. Y. Anderson, Nat L. Miller, Frank V. Evans, c. A. Senn, R. N. Rhodes, $. D. Weakley and N. F. Thomp- son. -
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
WIFE MURDERER CAPTURED.

NATcHEz, Miss, Dec. 1.-The Italian, Bernardo Foglia, charged with murdering his wife in,New York city on November 20, was arrested here today on the steamer Valley Green, en route to New Orleans. He gave the officers no trouble, though he will not admit the crime. He says his wife shielded. Foglia expressed his entire will ingness to return to New York without the formality of a acquisition. He is lodged in the Adams county jail.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to aU others.
DEATH AT A DANCE.

MACON, Ga., Dec. 11.-Will Davis was killed in this city this morning about o'clock by Edward Walthall. Both men had gone to a dance. Davis was drinking heavily and was ordered to leave and re- fused. He became engaged in a quarrel with Walthall and drew his knife and Walthal shot him through the heart. Walthall has surrendered and is now in
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
TWO MEN DID IT.

ARKANSAS CITY, Ks., Dec. 1.-Two masked men held up the northbound Rock Island train last night near the Red river bridge, on the frontier of the Indian terri tory, and compelled the engineer and fre- man to help them break open the express car. The amount stolen is unknown and details are hard to get.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
CONSULAR SCHOOL.

Under the constitution the President ap- points the members of the United States consular service. Now, it is proposed that Congress enact a statute establishing con- suiar school similar to West Point and An napofis, from which all applicants must be
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
ANOTHER REMOVAL

The Birmingham Undertakers have re- moved their establishment to 215 North Twentieth street, and now have on hand large and complete line of undertaking goods. They will attend promptly to any orders intrusted to them. Open day and night. 12-5.1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
COLD WEATHER.

Ward's coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become A regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-The first fight occurs on Friday, the 14th, between Bowel and Lavigne. The bantam match is des clared of, Connors not being in condition and Madden refusing to meet Barry.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
A RECORD BREAKER.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dec. 1.-The Clyde steamship Algonquin sailed today, bearing 30 ,000 boxes of Florida oranges, thus break ing the worlds record for an orange cargo by II 1000 boxes,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
THE MODERN MOTHER

has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Ohil- dren enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is mauufac. tured by the California Fig Syrup company n
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
FINE OYSTERS

Capt. Paul Gilardoni last night served to his patrons some of the finest oysters ever seen in this city. They were from Bayou Cook, and were large, highly favored and very nalatahla-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
MISS STEVENSON'S CONDITION

AsHEvILLE, N. O., Dec. I1.-Miss Mary Stevenson was not quite so well today and the ce-president did not leave for Wash ington today as was expected.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
CURTIS MAJORITY.

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 1.-The Globe (democratic) figures the election of Curtis, over Peabody, democrat. City hall esti. mates elect Curtis by about 5000 majority.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

For suitable Christmas present buy a nice pipe or box cigars from J. Sundheim- er's, 2l9 Nineteenth street. 12-2-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

Have you read the AGE. E.HfRALp's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how I1ucH good money there is to be made. Read the an. nouncement and write for particulars
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

Have you read the AeE-HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncement and write for particulars.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

IRON ORE MINE OPENED. The Ensley iron ore mines at Russelvile, Franklin county, were opened up Monday and over 100 men put to work mining ore. The pro- duct of the mines is consumed by the Sauls- bury furnace at Sheffield, which was put in blast several weeks ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

During the gold fever in California beef brought 30 cents pound; butter, s1; eggs, $1. .25 dozen; hen sold for s2.50 and milk at 25 cents quart.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

The Isle of Man is paradise for women The position of woman there is absolutely the most powerful in the world.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2O25 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
LAPS CAPTURE KIN-CHOW.

/ LONDON, Dec. 11.-A dispatch from Tien- pTsin to the Central News says the Japanese have landed a force and captured Kin Chow, fifty miles north of shan Kali Kwan. All is reported quiet at Wu-Hu.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
LOCAL LACONICo
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General
 Resume of Happenings.

A NEW DRUG COMPANY. The Adams Drug company filed articles of incorpora- tion with the probate judge yesterday. w. J. Adams, Mrs. D. E. Cochran and c. R. Cochran are the stockholders, and w. J. Adams president. The capital stock is S3500.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

Great bargains in shoes at Chamblee's. An immense shipment of samples today. 2025 First avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

ILLICIT DIsTILLER CAPTURED.-Hamp Eddleston was brought in from Cullman county yesterday, charged with operating an illicit distillery. He was sent to the county jail until today, when he will be tried in United States Commissioner Will son's court. He was arrested by Deputy United States Marshals Williams and Me Mahan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12
QUICK'S THE WORD.

Great sale of suspenders worth 50 to 75c. Your choice 25c, at Chamblee's, 2025 First
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

FOR HONEST ELEoTIoNs.-On yesterday a club was organized in this city which has for it's objects pure elections in this the organization is Honest Election Club of Alabama No. 1. The membership is composed of men who propose to see the fair thing done in all elections.
 COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT. city council will hold called session tonight for the purpose of fixing salaries for the next year. It is understood that the elec- tions will be deferred until another meet ing, and that tonight several consultations will be made, and while DO office may be entirely abolished fewer officials will be re- qujred to perform the duties.
 Box CAR BURNED. A few minutes past 12 clock yesterday some incendiary fired a couple of box cars in the railroad yards just below the Alice furnace. The fire was discovered shortly after it was started and a telephone alarm sent in to the depart ment. The alarm was promptly responded to, the department arriving in time to save one of the cars. The other one was burned
 SOCIAL SEssIoN.-PhPnix Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, will tender their friends and brethren grand social session in their castle hall tonight, beginning at o'clock. A fine programme has been ar ranged for the occasion, and those fortu- nate enough to be present will find 1t a most enjoyable affair. The arrangement committee comprises Sir Knights A. Il. |. Stevens, H. w. Westcott, Frank Arrico, A. {. S. Hirscher and John AntWine,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-12

Catarrh is a constitutional disease Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy. l cures catarrh.