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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

CHARLES A. DANA of the New York Sun says the chief aim of newspaper should be ito publish the news and explain it," It Is very seldom now that n newspaper makes direct appeals to it's readers to infiu- ence their opinion, and it is still less sell dom that newspaper induges in personal abuse. It publishes the facts and argu- ments on it's side and depends on these to influence the reader. The editorial col umns Of the leading papers are now chiefly d,voied to explaining the news and con- yeVfhp iutormati0n n
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
TO REPREss BLACK KMAILING.

PARIS, Nov. 29.-In the chamber of dep. uties today M. Habert interpellated the government in regard to the impunity in the matter of blackmailing influential per- sons which the members of the press ap- peared to enjoy. He declared in the course of his remarks that the list of persons sub sidized by the ministry of the interior tal- lied with the list of principal blackmailers on the press. Premier Dupuy replying, said the government was firmly determined to repress blackmailing no matter who the culprit might be.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 all others.
The Brownies, at o'Brien $ tonight.
A NEW FEATURE
ADOPTED BY THE pHILHEDoNIAN SOCIETY

ADOPTED BY THE PHILHEDoNIAN SOCIETY.
 DAYLIGHT DANCE.
 The Philhedonians inaugurated a new feature in the social domain yesterday. It was q dance beginning at 10 in the morn- Ing and continuing until o'clock in the afternoon.
 The ladies were dressed in street costumes and the gentlemen in business suits. The absence of the evening suit and all formal ities at a dance was quite novelty, but 1t was nevertheless a most enjoyable occasion. Quite number of BiImingham's young people were present in the club rooms of the Philhedonians to participate in the dance, and all entered into it with a zest that betokened enjoyment.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
A RAD WRECK.

COLUMBIA, s. O., Nov. 29.-The passen- ger train due here at 10:10 o'clock from Charleston was derailed thirty i've miles south of here on the South Carolina and Georgia road tonight. The baggage and express cars caught fire and burned. No one was killed. The railroad controls the telegraph at this point. and no further particulars are obtainable until the return of special train, which willsnot be for sev- eral hours. ~
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
DEFENDED HIS HONOR.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 29.-A sensa- tional tragedy was enacted at Seviervile at 2 o'clock this evening. w. H. Class, one of the wealthiest men in Sevier county, went to the house of Dr. J. A. Henderson, leading physician of the town, and with out saying word shot Henderson dead in his tracks. Class had suspected for some time that Henderson was unduly intimate with his wife, and today he obtained posi- tive proof of the fact
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
BOOTH AND NICHOLAS.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The following dis patch was wired to the ozar of Russia on Tuesday:
 1.-The Salvation Army throughout the world greets your majesty, expresses it's sympathy in your rec, ,nt bereavement and offers up fervent prayers that your majesty may have happy and holy union and a long reign of usefulness and benevolepce
 s.AVIrLTAM BcoTH ' On "Wednesday c.e-=la. A.s.a recs.ved a reply as follows:
 isI am deep.y touched by your kind greeting and good wishes.
 "NIcHoLAs.',
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
MAY BE A TRIPLE HANGING.

HAWKINsvILLE, Ga., Nov. t9.-Wash and Frank Carruthers, also colored, who slew his white employer, were today sem tenced to hang from the same scaffold on January Il. Will Clements, who murdered his mistress, is also to be tried at tae pres- ent term of court, and in case of his execu- ton, which is almost certain, there will be a triple execution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
The "Brownies'' at o Brien s tonight
POLK MILLER TONIGHT

Tonight at Seals hall that ever-interest- ing gen i;lenan, MT. Polk Miller, will give dialect recital which is calculated to draw a large house. Concerning him the Will mlneton. Del. Morning News says:
 "Ihere was good audience at the New Century club last night to hear Polk Mil Ter on the old Issue Darkey.' Mir. Mill ler's limitations of the old-time darkey are inipljtsbie, ana it is useless to undertake 10 describe it. His work on the banjo and pantatioh melodies were highly enjoyed .,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

life, but after serving three years was re- leased.
 Kolb's evident object is to again bleed the Home Market club or put himself in line for office if the Republicans ever choose to give him anything. There may be indi- vidual encounters on inauguration day, but no general engagement.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
ACQUITTED OF MIIRDER.

AUGUSTA, Ga., Nov. 29.-Robert Pas chai, who shot and instantly killed States Sims on the night of November 5, was to. day acquitted of the charge of murder, Deceased and his slayer were both white.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
ALABAMIAN5 AT UNIVERSITY OF
 VIRGINIA

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Nov. 29.- [Special Cosrespo ldence. l-Alabama has full representation at the University of Virginia this session.:
 In medicine-Fo Foshee, Hardee Johnston, Birmingham; Syd Leach, Tuskaloosa; r. c. McConnico, Alenton; J. s. Mushat, Hayneville; l. w. Patton, Huntsville; J. A. Penton, Speed.
 In law-P. D. C1ckrel and I. Y. Sage, Birmingham.
 In academic department-M. H. Bell, Montgomery; l.. E. Brown, Scottsboro; II. O. Muriee, Marion; J. k. Page, Jr., Birmingham.
 J. A. Penton is captain and right guard for Virginia's football team of 1894 h the game with Princeton, played in Baltimore, be proved himself to be in the same class with his opponent, Wheeler, the greatest guard in America.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
NO BILL. RETuRNED.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The grand jury has disposed of the libel charge brought by Mayor Hopkins against John k. Tanner, chairman of the republican state commit tee, by returning no bill.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious the most grat- flying results follow its use; so that 1t is the best family remedy known, and every family should have bottle on hand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
Highest of all in Leavening Powe-Latest US Govt Report R%!al! %!! RS&asgz BRskiRg
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
PERSONAL

MT. ". II. Milspaugh of Selma is in the city with friends.
 T. c. King has just bought 800 pairs of boys' shoes at a sacrifice sale. Go there and save 20 cents on every dollar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

According to statistics, women today are 2 inches taller on an average than they were twenty or thirty years ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

Have you read the AaE-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- nouncemenL and write for particulars.
 d2 u If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

Furniture repairing and upholstering,
 by skilled workmen only. Ben M. Jacobs & Bros., 2011 1st eve. l1-23-7t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
The "Brownies' at O. Brlen's tonight.

Have you read the AGE- -HERALD'S call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you 10 find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncsment and write for particulars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2O23 and 2O25 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-30
THE GRAND RALLY

The "Brownies' at O Brien's tonight
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
MAJOR STRAIT DEAD.
One of Minnesota's Honored Pioneers
Dies in Texas.

Ono of Minnesota's Honored Pioneers
Dies in Texas.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 26.-Major II. B
Strait of Shakopee died on Mexican
Central train at El Paso, Tex, while
taking trip through Mexico. He had
been i'll but day.
Brief Sketch of His Career.
. SSEEajjozs sssssssszait sbern in 1885, and
was, therefore, SO years of age at the
time Of his death. In 1854, when he was
10 years Of age, the Strait family came
to Minnesota and settled at Shakopee,
Scott county, where be has ever since
resided. His first entry inte what aaighE
be termed public career was his enter
ing the military service in 1862. He
entered as captain of Company I, and
was promoted to major for gallant serv-
ice on the field of battle. After the
close Of the war he engaged in the bank
ing business. at Shakopee, Minn., and at
the time of his death was also connected
with several banks in other parts of the
state. Major Strait was elected to con-
gress in 1872 and served II years.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
lAlb BEFORE THE SENATE.
ReR orts of the Hawaiian Investigating
Committee Made Public.

Committee Made Public.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Sepator Nor
gan, chairman of the committee on for
eigh relations, has presented to the sem
ate the report of the Hawaiian investi-
eating committee, and signed by himself
and the four Republican members. A
minority report, signed by the four re-
manning Democratic members, was also
presented. The majority report up
holds the action of Minister Stevens in
recognizing the provisional government
and holds that the time of recognition is
not material factor. The action Of
Mr.. Stevens in declaring protectorate
and raising the United States flag, the
report says,
Was without Authority
and was void for want of power. It
was disavowed by Secretary Foster and
rebuked by Secretary Gresham, and the
order to abandon the protectorate and
haul down the flag was in accordance
with the duty and honor of the United
States. The report indirectly fayogs ans
nexation and upholds the president il
his appointment of Mr.. Blount and his
instructions to Minister Willis.
The Republican members of the COM
mittee, who signed the Morgan report,
also submitted supplementary report,
declaring the appointment of Mr.. Blount
and giving it as their
opinion that the president had no au-
thority to reopen the question at all.
The minority report dissents only from
that part OF the report justifying ex-
Stevens.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
SOME FIGURES
Given Out by Insurance Commissioners
Smith of Minnesota--Big Fire Losses.


Given Out by Insurance Commissioner
Smith of Minnesota--Big Fire Losses.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 90.-Tnsurance Com
missioner Smith has completed that part
of his report for 1898 which deals with
fire insurance companies. As compared
with the report of 1892, it shows large
losses for the companies, the percentage
of losses incurred to premiums received
being 81, against 49 for last year. It
cost the companies IS per cent to do
business, 30 that their record for 1893
leaves them 90 per cent worse than moth
ing. The statements of business for 20
years shows that the percentage of loss
has only twice been higher, once in
1878, when it was g9 and again in 1880
when it was 106. The average ratio of
loss has been 50.
The total amount of risks written in
1898 was $197, 663, $40, against 1891, ,S4s,-
587 in 1892. The premiums received
amounted to $2,909, ,321.6S, against
3,131, ,323.S5 for 1892. The average
premium rate was $1.43, against 81. 35
in 1892. The losses incurred were
P4JfOVS 1OL 1OO1 tAIio IcOj OtS. l0
for 1898. These are the Fl cures for the
American companies. For foreign COM
panies with. branches in the United
States there is less difference in the
figures for the two years. They run
as follows: Risks written in 1892,
$63, ,534, ,o67; 1898. $68, 183, 967; premiums,
received, 1899, }l,O7a, ,005.20; 1893,
81, ,055, 1865; average premium rate, 1892,
$1.61, 1893, SLIGO; losses incurred, 1892,
$533, 108, 1893, $9f3, ,56627; ratio of loss
to premiums received, 1892, 81, 1893, 81. /
The figures of the mutual companies
are less complete. The risks for 1892
were $2,527, ,53S, against, $2,851, ,214 for
1898; premiums, 1892, $77, ,53p. 90, 1893,
$92, 747.42, losses incurred, 1892, $59,-
06o20, 1898, SAG, ,096.59. The year was
a bad one for fire companies and with
the opening of 1894, Is companies have
Withdrawn from this state and only one
new company has been admitted. The
losses in this state, however, have been
lighter than many others.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
WIMAN GETS BAIL.
Charles Ii. oeere Of Moline Puts Up
S25, 900 In MONEY For His Release.

Charles II. oeere OF Moline Puts Up
S25,00O In Mouey For His Release.
New YoaK, Feb. 24.-Mr. Albert G.
Cole, of the firm of TRACY, Bfoadman q
Platt, who are the lawyers for Mr..
Erastus Wiman, called at the district
attorneys Office. After consultation
with Assistant District Attorney Unger,
that gentleman dispatched Deputy
Sheriff Dalryn.ple to the Tombs prison
for Mr.. Wiman. He was brought to
the district attorneys Office and bail
was accepted
Mr.. Charles H. Deere of Moline, Ills,
deposited % 81 900 bills in the Office of
the city chamberlain during the morn
ing. Recorder Smyth signed the bail
bond. Mr.. Deere is the tather-in-law of
Mr.. Wiman's son William, who is now
lying in a precarious condition at his
home on Staten Island.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

YE-Higher. No. /, 471sc.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28

NEW YoRK, Feb. sn-Elastns Wi
man, the well known capitalist and
railroad magnate has been arrested on a
bench warrant ON two charges of for
gerry. He was brought into the Judges
chambers in the general court building
A+ s o,clocl- md in dafault of sos. 900
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
Saturday, Feb. "a.

General Early is better. Heis sitting
up and says he feels stronger.
The Oceanic has arrived at San Fran
cisco Everything is reported quiet
at Honolulu.
Six miners were killed in the coal
mines at Blossburg, near Ration, y. NJ,
by an explosion.
There are IA cases of smallpox at the
Edwardsville Qlls.) county hospital.
One death is reported.
The British bark Montgomery was
wrecked at sea and eight Of her crew
drowned.
Leo. Tauthier, the anarchist who, on
Nov. IL last, stabbed the Servian minis.
ter to France, M. K. Georgewitch, has
been sentenced to penal serYitude for
life.
The Indian bureau has received a
dispatch from Agent Powell at the
Leah Bay Indian agency, Washington,
announcing the total destruction of the
main agency building and contents by
fire.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
TIE FIGHT is ON.
Silver Men viii Block Appropriations If
FiIibuster:ng Continues.

Silver Men VIII Black Appropriations If
FiIibuster:ng Continues.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Representa-
tive Fithian. one Of the active lieuten-
ants of Mr.. Bland in the silver debate,
says that the silver men will block ap-
preparation Hills and bring every lass
of legislation to a halt until the opposi-
ton to the pending silver bill consents
to let a vote be taken. Mr.. Fithian said
in speech Monday that the silver men
would be justified in such a course, but
later b went further and said they
would effectnaliy eargy cut the plan.
He says it applies to all
of the great appropriation bills
for carrying on the government
and the local measures for public build
inss, aiyers and harbors and general
improvem sasts II will apply also to.
general measures of legislation, such as
the bankruptcy bill or blnking meas
ures now or tho calendar awaiting a
hearing.
Mr.. Fithian was asked if the commit
tee Oh rules could not bring in a special
rule giving the appropriation bills the
right of way. He said the bill would
have to be passed by the house, and he
intimated that the silver men were
strong enough to defeat such plan.
He is conf lent they can bring all legis-
legislation to standstill until the silver
question is voted upon.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
A NEW INDUSTRY.
Eagle Iron Compauy's Furnaces Opened
at Spring Valley, wis.

Eagle Iron Company's Furnaces Opened
at Spring Valley, wis.
SPRING VALLEY, Wis, Feb. 22.-The
first cast of iron from the Eagle Iron
company's furnaces in this city was
made Wednesday morning at 1890, and
the fact demonstrated that low grade
brown hematite can be converted into
pig iron, from which the best quality of
maleable and general foundry iron may
be manufactured. This is the first sue.
cessful attempt to use this quality Of ore
sof Ohio.
The annual output of the Spring Val
ley plant will be in the neighborhood of
$4,000 tons of pig iron, or twice that
many tons Of ore, requiring 2,250, 900
bushels of charcoal, also made here.
for which 10000 cords of wood will be
consumed. There is now on hand &c, 100
tons Of ore, crushed, washed and sorted,
ready for treatment. When all branches
of the industry are in operation 500 or
more workmen will find employment.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
MUST HAVE SILVER.

Strong Flea for the VIII te Metal by
Leading Financial Authority.
LONDON, Feb. 27.--The Financial
News says: Guatemala today and other
silver countries tomorrow. Default with
most of them is a question of time. The
worlds commerce is reeling to a crisis.
yet the mischief from the appreciation
of gold has only begun. Bimetallismin
England is gaining converts. 1t is un-
derstood that Mr.. Lidderdale, ex-gover-
nor of the Bank of England
is strong advocate of
an international agreement for
joint standard. Bimetallism is no longer
the creed of a handful of cranks. Nearly
every economist Of eminence is on its
side. The international conference
must be reopened, France, Germany
and the United States are anxious that
this should be done. Surely our inter-
ests are as great as theirs. If in our
pride as the gold mart of the world, we
stand aside, the punishment will fall
upon cur own heads. It depends upon
the British cabinet whether the confer
ence be fruitless or not.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28

Effective March 1, all transcontinen-
tai lines will make slight increase in
tourist sleeping car rates.
The Grand Army Of tho Republic,
department Of Nebraska, has elected
Church Howe commander.
Minister Bayard and Lord Sackville
West met at fashionable London func-
ton. They are not on speaking terms.
The announcement made in London
that Guatemala had suspended payment
is not credited in official circles at
Washington.
The American Association of General
Passenger and Ticket Agents will hold
its 39th annual meeting at Lake Worth,
Fla, March 20.
Steele Mackaye has been yemoved
from his hotel at Chicago to a special
sear ct the Santa Re depot and is on his
way to San Diego, Cal.
Rescuer5 in the Gaylord shaft at
Wilkesbarre, Pa, are progressing
slowly, 1t will take at least ten days
more to recover the bodies of the un-
fortunate miners.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
THEFARIBAULTPLAN
PUBLIC AND PARocHlAL SCHOOLS AT
PlTTSBuRG CONSOLIDATED.

Four OF the Nuns of st. James Are Re-
tanned as Teachers--A Slight Reduction
In Attendance Follows, But Whether of
Catholics or Protestants Is Not Defln-
ttely Known.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 28.--An innovation
In the public school system of Pennsyl-
vania was inaugurated here Monday by
the consolidation of the Thirty-fourth
ward public school and st. James Ro.
man Catholic parochial school and the
installation of four nuns as teachers.
The sisters were examined by the CEN
trail board of education and accepted as
regular teachers. There will be no dis,
tinction between scholars and teachers,
Protestant children will be taught by
the sisters as well as Catholic children.
There has been no bible reading in the
school for six years and no change will
be made now. A slight falling off in
the attendance was noticeable, but
whether it was caused by the with
drawal of any children of Protestant or
Catholic families, who may object to
the arrangement, is not known.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
GROW GOES TO CONGRESS.

The Election in Pennsylvania Shows Re-
publican Plurality of 10000.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22-Galusha A..
Grow was elected to seat in congress
to succeed the late General Lilly, at a
special election Tuesday. The returns
from the state were very incomplete,
but Republican gains were made in
nearly every county. The indications
Of present are that his majority will
reach 100000. Calcu1ators at Republi-
can headquarters express belief that
the figures will rise to 10000. This is
believed impossible by Democrats only
because the returns from the state indi-
cate a comparatively light vote.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
wednesday, Feb. FL.


Denver has been selected as the next
annual meeting place of the l.. A. w.
Mrs. Mary S. Wells, widow Of the
late Admiral @. Wells, U. S. n, is
dead.
Attorney Daniel Donahoe opened the
argument for thesdefense in the Cough
lin case.
The 18th annual encampmelt of the
Grand Army of Kansas is in session at
Newton.
"Pat Rooney" probably the most
highly educated monkey in the world,
died Tuesday at Cincinnati.
Robert S. Holding has been arrested
at Denver charged with uttering and at
tempting to pass forged checks amount
ing to nearly $4,000.
Justice White, the new member of
the United States supreme court, will
be sworn in on March next, that being
the first day of the spring term,
A large party of coal dealers from
Chicago and other Northwestern cities
ere visiting Whitley and Kncx counties
with view Of investing in the coal re-
gions of Eastern kentucky,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
Monday. Feb. 26.

Champion Corbett is confined to his
bed with slight fever.
The Indian appropriation bill will
make Chicago the distributing point for
Indian supplies.
At Lake Geneva. Wis, Ethan l.. Gill
bert, prominent business man, dropped
dead on the street.
The New York banks now hold $74,-
1871, $50 in excess of the requirements of
the % per cent rule.
The Agricultural building at the
worlds fair ground, Chicago, was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday,
Norman L. Munro, the we'll known
publisher, died at New York from the
effects of a surgical operation.
British officers and sailors were de-
feated in fight with slave dealers on
the west coast of Africa, several of them
being killed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
In raror of secret sncieties.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb, 29.-Brad J.
Durfee, superintendent of INSURANCE Of
Illinois, has reversed his former decision
regarding the recent law governing
secret societies who provide for insur-
ance, and will allow the old law to re-
main in force until the neXt session of
the general assembly of Illinois. He
finds by investigation that it was not
the intention of the originators of the
bill, nor the house CT senate which
passed it, to work against secret socie-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28
Dauobters Of the Revolution.

WASHINGTON. Feb. u. The Society
Of Daughters of the American Reyolu.
tion has begun its third continental con-
gress at the Church Of Our Father in
this city. The congress is to last three
days and is to be presided over by Mrs.
Adlai Z. Stevenson, the president gen
eral of the society.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-02-28

SOUTH ST. PAUL. Feb. 26, 1894.
HoGS-Market prices, $4.70
CATTLE-Steady, but quiet. Not much
offered to make a market and practically no
trading done,
Prime steers, S3.0003 2j; good steers, $2.75@
300; prime cows, $2.5JlD3.Ji good COWS, $4,000
225; common to fair cows, 75c@175; light
veal calves $3.0o0375; heavy calves, $1,000
a.0a sttckers, $15O03.2o; feeders S2.25@30O;
bulls, $I.2502. 10.
SHEEP-No receipts and no trading.
Muttons, $2.OOa3.0O; la1abs, Ss5oG3.2;;
stockers and feedars, ST.. 5@2.?5
Receipts: Hogs, D.