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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
BENNIE'S SPY
STILL ON TRIAL FOR MURDER-THE DE-
 REMNANT TEsTIFIES.

STILL ON TRIAL FOR MURDER-THE DE-
 PENDANT TEsTIFIES.
 CHARLESTON, s. O., Oct. 26.--A special to the News and Courier from Darlington, i, s. O., says: There is no material change in the aspect of the trial of 1illman's spy, McLendon, for murder. The state's wit nesses have all been examined, as previ- ously reported, and the witnesses for the defense are now giving their testimony.
 McLendon gave his testimony this morn ing to q crowded court room. The testi- nlony has not been heard by your corre- spondent and no special comment has been made upon what this particular testimony was.
 Mayor Dargan was on the stand this evening and 1t Is said his testimony was given the most marked attention by the jury and the entire court room.
 The arguments in the case will be heard tomorrow (Saturday) morning, and the case will be given to the jury as soon as the arguments are concluded.
 Solicitor Job nson is assisted in the pros- ecution by Mir. c. s. Kettles.
 Charges preferred against w. J. Skinner, his son and Sheriff Scarborough for effect ing McLendon's escape from jail immedi- ately after the murder were dismissed by the grand jury today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

at Il o'clock and hope to get some facts that will lead to a settlement of the troubles, which are h a very serious state today. The letter written by the manu- lecturers yesterday has stirred the ugly fel- lows in the Weavers' union, and they are making serious threats regarding their future actions.
 A meeting Of the weavera was held in the union headquarters, aud after the reading of yesterdays letters from the manufac- turers an adjournment was taken until to- morrow morning, when general meeting will be held
 There is practically no change in the number of looms in operation. Some mills show slight gains and others show slight losses, but the general total Is about the same as It was yesterday morning.
 Secretary Whitehead is preparing state ment denying many of the things stated b :; the man ufacturers in their letter to ' . Weavers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
ONLY ONE BLIND POOL LEFT.

PITrsB URG, Pa., Oct. 26.-There was nothing to attract special attention to the .blind pools'' today, except that the public interest in the crusade shows no subsistence. One week ago twelve of these institutions were in full operation. Today all but five closed their doors, and but one of these pretends to do any business. A tour this morning among the pools failed to disclose one new depositor, although the managers blandly assert that they are prepared to do business and defy the police and chamber of commerce to do their worst. perinteudent of Police O'Mara stated today that he believed the pools will soon die of hamilton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
COTTON MOVEM ENT.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 26.-The following is the New Orleans cotton exchange crop statement, September to October 26, in cIusive: Port receipts, l, ,787. .491 bales, against 1, 402, ,O35 bales last year, ,S06, ,703 bales year before last and 1 1893, 294 bales for the same time in 1891; overland to mills and Canada, 193, z97 bales, against 87 ,859 bales last year, 126, 736 bales year before last and 253 ,285 bales in 1891; interior stocks in excess of September l, 210,034 bales, against 187 ,563 bales last year, 163, 241 bales year before last and 270, ,2S9 bales in 1891; southern mill takings, net, 127,- SPA bales, against 129, ,709 bales last year, 126, sos bales year before last and l16, ,130 bales in 1891; amount of crop brought into sight during fifty six days to date, ?, ,318 ,646 bales, against 1 ,817 163 bales last year, 1, ,726, ASS bales year before last and 2, ,536 ,o99 bales in 1891; amount of crop! brought into sight for the week, 611 ,9l4 bales, against 440, 142 bales last year, 359, . 6S1 bales year before last and 472, ,736 bales in 1891; brought into sight for first twenty- six days of October, 1,6S3, ,405 bales, against ], ,311 1914 bales last year. l, 169. .2l0I bales year before last and l, ,7O2, ,7S1 bales in 1891.
 Comparisons in these reportsa are made up to the corresponding dates and not to close of corresponding week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
ON THE TURF.
CUMBERLAND PARK RESULTS

CUMBERLAND PARK RESULTS.
 NASHVILLE, Teun., Oct. 26.-Three fa- vorites, second choice and a 12 to shot won the races at Cumberland Park today. The weather was threatening and the at- tendance small. The track was fast, however, and the books were kept pretty busy. The surprise of the day developed in the first race, when Incommode, rank outsider. won easily from the heavily played favorite, Denver.
 First race, five furIongs--Incommode, 9S (Price), IF to 1, won; Denver second, Blake third. Time, 1:O3.
 Second race, four and half furlongs- Collins, 99 (Newsum(, to 1, won; Stark second, Brevity third. Time, 0:56h.
 Third race, seven furIonge-Tenspring 96 (Newsum), 3 to 5, won; Rosemont sec- ond, Diamond Dick third. Time, 1:30.
 Fourth race, five furIongs- Parquetse, 92 (Newsum), to 8, won: Metropole second, Topic tbird. Time, 1:O7%.
 Fifth race, six and half furlongs- Henry Jenkins, no (Freeman), to 5, won; Sly Lisbon second, Cyrus third. Time, 1:22A.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
Items of General Interest Gath cred
 for Ags-Herald Readers.
TO SEE THE MONTGOMERY
Special Rates Have Been Off, fered by the M. & B.--RaCes
 Promise to Be a Success.
AGE HERALD BUREAU, l

AaE-HERALD BUREAU,
 SELMA, Oct. 26. ] The Mobile and Birmingham railroad has announced that it will sell tickets at reduced rates while the United States steamship Montgomery is in Mobile har- bor. A large party of selmians will doubt less run down to the Gulf City to inspect the warship.
 TO ENLARGE THE QUARTERS. The Driving Park association has found 1t necessary to build more stalls at the park to accommodate the horses coming to the November races. Sixteen hundred dol lars in prizes are offered.
 CHRISTIAN CULTURE DISCUSSED. Dr.. Dickinson addressed the Epworth league of the First Methodist church to- night. His subject was ''Christian Gull ture." His address was well received by large audience.
 THE TEA POSTPONED. The committee tea announced to take place in the Young Mems Christian asso- to large number of committeeman having other engagements tonight.
 GENERAL AND PERSONAL. Members of the Cum berland Presbyterian church enjoyed church sociable tonight at the home of the pastor, Rev. J. J. Dal- ton, on Selma street.
 Bishop O'Sullivan delivered his lecture, tWhat Catholics Believe, to large and appreciative audience at the Catholic church tonight.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel D. Holt will cele- brate their silver wedding on Friday next. They will be at home to their friends from 5 to Il o 'clock D. m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
BURNED TO DEATH.

FLORENCE, Oct. 26.-[Special. Views reached Florence this m 3rning of the fatal burning at Threet, Ala, of William Smith was subject to epilepsy. His three children went to the cotton field, leaving him sitting before the fire. Ten minutes later couple of neighbors passed by the house, and hearing noise as of some one grooming, went in to investigate. They found Smith lying on his back in the fire place, with his head on the back log and horribly burned. He lived thirty minutes after being dragged from the fire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
WAREHOUSE DESTROYED.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-rhe north halt of the mammoth brick warehouse belonging to the William Deering Harvester works, located at CIy bourn avenue aud the north branch of the Chicago river, WAS destroyed by fire this morning. The building housed large amount of hemp and completed machinery, and its contents are total loss The loss on the building is placed at $l5, ,000, and on the contents $l75 ,000; partly covered by insurance. The origin of the fire Is unknown.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
A FINE PAGER POISONED.

BOSTON, Oct. 26.-The pacer 'sJack ' owned by George Bringham of Boston and Walter H. Hadley of Somerville, with a record of 2:1OA and valued at SIC, ,00O, died In his stall at Hadley's stable in Somer- vile this morning under suspicious cir cumstances. The stable was carefully closed and looked last night, and the pacer was apparently in the best of condition. This morning the hostler found a scuttle open and the animal writhing in pain in his stall. A veterinarian was soon on the spot, but could do nothing to save the horse's life. There were many evidences that the stable had been entered in the night.
 "Jack', was sired by Harkaway and his dam was Relens M. Pilot. An investiga- tion is in progress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
PREPARING FOR SPEAKER CRISP.

Correspondence. l-Our people are highly elated over the fact that Charles F. Crisp of Georgia will speak here next Wednes- day, the 31st. We are making grand prep arations for the occasion and expect the biggest crowd ever here on such an occa- sion. Arrangements are being made for an excursion from Opeiika, and a gala day is expected. Our people are getting fully aroused to sense of their duty, and we ex- pect to meet the enemy with bold front
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
PRACTICALLY PARALYZED Is [ {. Shipping Industry of the
 = Crescent City.
 s q $ REWMEN ON A STRIKE .
Negro Competition Causes the Whites to Take Measures
 for Self-Protection.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 26. The screwmen have inaugurated strike on the river front today. Early during the forenoon every mem Der of the organiz itiou put down his tools and work was at an end. The trouble grew out of the recent difficult. ties between the whites and blacks.
 The screwmen, white and black, some years ago were on terms of the utmost har- mony, working together and parading to- gether aud belonging to the same council. Trouble has been brewing between them Tor some time, however, and has been threatening injury to the commerce of the port. The appearance along the river front of firms of negro stevedores hiring negro screwmen has served to accentuate the trouble, and the white screwmen have been charging that the negroes have been cutting rates aud that the whites are losing ground owing to the influx of negro labor.
 The white and black organizations psrted company some time ago, and fort night back the white screwmen held meeting and decided not to work apy longer for ship agents or other employers of negro labor. Notices to this effect were sent to ship brokers and to all parties in- teresled. The result was that many of the negroes were knocked off. Today every ship loading in the port was stopped and all hands laid off. The trade of the port is for the time being practically paralyzsd, and the old trouble that has been foment- ing for weeks has developed into what really promises to be one of the most dis astrous labor disputes that New Orleans has experienced since the great strike of November, 1892.
 For some time tbe negro screwmen have been cutting rates and offering labor at 16 hn1 haI rofa heretofore demanded and received by like white organizations.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
MORE ARRESTS LOOKED TOR.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-It is reported that developments may be expected very shortly from the work of the grand jury. Rumors are rife that further arrests in police cases may be looked for today. Three captains are named. Assistant District Attorney Unger said this morning that he was un- able to say with authority whether any arr rests had been ordered as yet. Capt. Max Schmittberger and Ex-Precinct Detective JeroIoman were before the grand jury, shortly after that body convened and re, ) mained about half an hour.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
"A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

pr. John Massey, president of the Ala bama Educational association, has ap- pointed MT. James K. Powers chairman of the executive committee of the associa- ton, vice J. w. Morgan, deceased. MT. send out the proceedings and papers, which are now ready, and in connection with the directors of the several depart- ments arrange for the next meeting of the association.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
TWO INTERPRETING CASES,
WHICH WILL BE WATCHED CLOSELY BY
 THEATRICAL MANAGERS.

CHATTANoooA, Tenn, Oct. 26.-Paul Albert of the Chattanooga opera house, one of the best known theatrical managers in the south, was arrested today charged with publicly displaying indecent pictures. The police had prohibited the display on the bill boards of the Autograph of girl in blue tights, brought here by Hoyt's Black Sheep" company. He persisted and the arrest followed. The trial is set for Mon- day.
 Manager Albert today sued the Evening Press for $600O damages for libel in publish ing articles injurious to the business of the theater.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
ST. AsAPH's RESULTS.

l.. .
 WARRINGTON, Oct. e6 Three favorites finished first at the St. Asaph's track today and two of them were at odds-on. Warm weather drew out another large crowd and they backed their choice freely. The number of bookmakers was swelled to twenty-three. Gold Dollar, whose price opened at to 5, went to the post favor ite at even money in the handicap. He was slow to start, but succeeded in getting within a couple of lengths of King Gold, who led tlie field in the backstretch. Hazelhatch closed in at the upper turn and in driving finish defeated King Gold by hali q length, the later getting the place from the iavorite by length.
 Prince John, on whom odds of 10 were offered, won as he pleased in the second event. Getting the lead at tine f1a fall he was never headed.
 Little Matt, second choice, captured the fourth race. Beauregard, an outsider, at 20 to l, took the lead at the first furlong and carried it well toward the finish, but could only get the place. Tom Skidmore was thought to so far outcass his field that z to was offered against the field.
 The betting was unusually brisk in the fifth. The Louise lilly was favorite at post time, and to 1 could be had on both Midg- ley and Cockade. Derelict had the best of the field up 10 the final furlong, where he got pocketed by Cockade in attempting to take the rail. Though fol ed 70 pull back he had speed enough left tu ,.eieat Midgley TOT tue place Dy nalI a lengtn, put coulu not catch Cockade, who won by half length. Our Jack was made the favorite in the last event and won rather handiiy.
 First race, heavy handicap, six iurlongs -Hazslhatch, 19S (Doggett, 3 to 1, won: King Gold, 103 Ctr ffin), 5 to 1, second; Gold Dollar, 1O9 (simms), even, third. Time, 1:17.
 Second race, relling, five furlongs- Prince John, 1o1 (Bergen), 3 to 5, won; Momento colt, 99 (Griffin), 8 to 4, second; Old Dominion, 109 (Midgley), Il to 5, third. Time, l:16%
 Third race, selliug, five furlongs-Long- brook, 107 (Doggett), to 1, won; Facto- tum, no (Sinms) Il to 5, second; Pulitzer, 9S (Bergen) to 1, third. Time, 1:O2h.
 Fourth race, selling, one mile-Llttle Matt, 99 (R DoggetD, to 9, won; Beau regard, 84 (Courdier), 20 to l, second; Tom Skdmore. 108 (Gritiin), to 10, third. Time, 1:43A.
 Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-C Cock ade, 10S (Doggett), to 1, wou; Derelicts 1OS (5imms), to 1, second; Midgley, 1l3 (Midgley), 5 to 2, third. Time, 1:17A.
 Sixth race, consolation, one mlle-Our Jack, 113 (Simms), to 10, won; Ed Rear ney, no (DoggetD, Ito 2, second; Bram- baietta lilly, v GA. BarretD. 6 to l, third. Time, 1:42.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

Expert cooks use Dr. Prices Cream Bak- ing Powder because it insures their success in cooking. Physicians recommend it be- cause it adds to the wholesomeness of food.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
Doorga, had strong following and; won

Doorga, had strong following andi won galloping.
 First race, selling, eleven -sixteenths of a mile-Servia, even, won; Cerro Gordo second, Perkins third. Time. 1:09.
 Second race, nine- -sixteenths of mile Basque, 9 to 10, won; Fair Deal second, Lamore third. Time, 0:57A.
 Third race, nine- -sixteeuths of a mile Doorga, 8 to l, won; Conjecture second, Chagrin third. Time, O:57A.
 Fourth race, selling ,six iurlongs-Tobin, 3 to 5, won; Buckfiy second, Crescent third. Time, 1:l6h.
 Fifth race, selling, mile and one-six- teenth-Pittsburgh, 6 to 1, won; Selina D. second, Princess Imperial third. Time, 1:50A.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
THE sIRlKE SITUATION.
LETTER FROM THE MAEUFAoTURER MAY
 CAUSE TROUBLE.

FALL RIVER, Mass., Oct. 26.-Messrs.
 Wolcott and Barry of the state board of arbitration, arrived here today and went at once to the weavers' headquarters, where they held conference with Secretary Whitehead. They met the manufacturers
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
DEATH RECORD.
JOHN OVERSTREET,

Mss John Overstreet of Indiana, brother to Mrss> >Openshaw, died yesterday at the residenceNof bis sister, at No. 621 North Twentieth streers . Deceased was here or>a visit 10 lister when Bright's disease, from wA had been sufferer for years, took Tres and ended In death. He was about old
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
A COMPILE rR RoUT.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 6.-Later dispatchN from Yalu river show that in the ba fought yesterday between the Chinese Japanese 85 ,00O Chinese troops, all arp were utterly routed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
OAKLEY RESULTS.

OAKLEY, O., Oct. 26.-The third race on today's card was declared off and the second divided into two events. The two favorites won. In the third race however, Taral, on
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

What a great thing 1t is thata pan of cake or biscuit properly mixed and baked will always come out just right That 8 the case when baking is done with Dr.. Prce's B Cream Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
ELECTED A DEMOCRAT.

NEWPORT, k. l., Oct. 26.-Offical count of the ballots cast in Wednesdays city election shows the election of Capt. John Waters democratic candidate for mayor, by a majority of tweut y-six.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
LOUISVILLE RACES OFF.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 26.-Owing to heavy rain which set in at midnight last night and continued almost necessarily until noon today the trots for the fall meeting were declared off The rain has put the track in such condition that racing was out of the question and will be for some days to come, and it was by the request of nearly every horse owner on the grounds that this decision was arrived at. The cir- cult ends here and most of the owners are glad of it. The horses of many are stiff or sore after the hard campaign and not in condition to continue training.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

10 cents a pound. One pound of that kind will spoil one doliar's worth of flour. pound can of Dr. Price's at 50 cents will do ten times as much work as the cheaper powder. Which is the more economical?
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

Paris in 1900. Time and place for the next international exposition. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder will be foremost there as il was at the Chicago and Midwin- ter fairs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27

Grocers often say, .'It's just as good as D.. Price's,'' when. they want to sell an powder half so good millions of cooks know this.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
DUN,S WEEKLY REPORT.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.--R. c. Dun & Go. s weekly review of trade, which issues to- morrow, will say: EngrossiDg political ex- citement in many of the states causes . natural slackening in some kinds of busi- ness. But on the whole business indica- tions are rather more favorable than they were a week ago. Gold exports have ceased, operation, and the demand for prod ucts, if not equal to that of prosperous years, is better than it has been most of the time this year. The price of farm products does not improve much, and there are still some strikes to resist reduction of wages, so that the purchasing power of the people cannot have materially increased but there is a more hopeful spirit, which prompts greater activity. On the other hand, the record of past transactions is somewhat less favor- able than of late. It is interesting that, in in spite of the low price of the principal southern crop, manufacturers and whole- sale dealers report more improvement in the trade with the south than with any other section. In iron and steel the west shows weak ness, while eastern markets show much encouragement. Nothing of consequences is doing in rails, the deliveries for the year to October being only 5l0, ,O00 tons, much below ordinarylrequirements for renewals. In structural workss some moderate con- tracts are reported, but bar iron is ex- tremely dull, and it is stated that the low prices reported last week, 95 cents for iron and $1 for steel, have been shaded in some transactions. There is decline in wire nails, $I. 30 being quoted for galvan ized barb and $22. 50 for wire rods.
 The best feature isthat the heavy increase in the output of pig does not yet seem to overload the market, and there are rather less signs of pressure to sell than of late.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-27
CAPT. B. F. HAMMETT.


 SYLACAUaA, Oct. 25.-[Specia spondence. ]-foday our city m5 death of one of it's oldest and best Capt. B. F. Hammett. He an( J. Milner of Birmingham beloI same company in the Confedd In battle near Dalton, Ga., legs broken by the same sh bridge contractor, and few had recovered from this sb Rome, Ga., aud broke his short while after that he los on his right hand.
 His death was caused by dent. Last Saturday he W field and took with him q He fired one load, and as on his right hand he COL breecli the gun without it against his stomach. proceeded to reload, w load was accidentally kick of the gun was completely prostrated ried home. He suffe morning, when he d
 A post mortem ex ley of Anpiston, Dg City, and Drs. Hill q showed that the k tured the bowels |
 Captain Hamme was a member of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pvt here tomorrow He leaves a wifi his death.
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