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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
ANOTHER FURNACE
Soon to Be Put in Operation--The Bir- mingham Furnace and Manufac- turing Company's Plant in
 New Hands.

The Birmingham Furnace and Manu- featuring company was bought in at regis trar's sale yesterday by MT. B. K. Camp bell for the bondholders, the price paid for same being 1925 ,00O.
 The Birmingham Furnace and Manu- featuring company owned the large furnace at Trussville and a large tract of land ia that section. They also owned large tract of coal land and several hundred coke ovens at Bradford, on the Oneouta branch of the Birmingham Mineral road.
 The furnace had not been running in about year and about four or five months ago was placed in the hands of 8 receiver, and later on the sale ordered for yester- day.
 The bondholders, who became the pur- chasers, are Pennsylvanians, and it is un- derstood that reorganization of the company will be effected and capital suffi- ciently large to guarantee the running of the furnace provided for. It is also under stood that the furnace, which has been allowed to run down considerably, will be put in thorough repair and everything got- tep ready for blowing in the furnace just as soon as the business of the concern and some minor details can be arranged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
BART THRASHER ALIVE Reports to the Contrary
 by a Crime COMMITTED AT HORSE GREEK He Killed a Negro There Sum day and Is Now a Fugitive
 From Justice.
COMMITTED AT HORSE CREEK

It was currently reported several days ago that Bart Thrasher, who had figured prominently with the noted outlaw Jim Morrison, had been killed by the latter near the Bibb county line.
 This proves to be hoax, as Bart Thrasher is alive and at present fugitive from justice, being very much wanted at Horse Creek for killing negro at that place Sunday afternoon.
 From a reliable source an AGE HERALD reporter learned yesterday afternoon that Bart Thrasher had been living at Horse Creek ever since he had left the coal mines a free man.. and had been engaged In cut ting coal for living up to the time of the strike. While at Horse Creek Thrasher was reported to be on hls good behavior and had given no cause for complaint.
 On Sunday afternoon lot of children, white and black, got into fuss and Bart happening along stopped and watched the wrangle. Very soon thereafter negro woman, mother of soWe of the negro chil- dren engaged in the ss7angle, came up and attempted to do injury to the white chil- dren. This Thrasher objected to, and told the woman to desist from her intended chastising of the white children. About this time negro man, Allen Ford by name, came up and also put in his say, when Thrasher turned his attention to him. few words passed, the negro made at Thrasher, the latter pulled pis- tol, fired and the negro fell dead. Thrasher then made off for parts unknown.
 Thus is another hoax exploded.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
TIE COMMERCIAL CLUB. Directors Meet and Elect Seventy
 Five New Members.
THE RAILROAD CONFERENCE
Discussed and Committee to Prepare Address to Citi-
 zens Appointed.

An important meeting of the directors of the Commercial club was held at the rooms of the club on yesterday afternoon. h the absence of the president J. Morgan Smith, president, presided.
 The secretary presented the following named persons for mem bership in the club, duly elected:
 E H Cabaniss, w A Moody, R F Johnston, W Dixon, Claude Seals, A Mcleod, T Thornton, J w Dimond, B Broadway, N W Trimble, B Gassett, Pat Brennan, AFAllen. Jack w Johnston, Camp, J Il M M Williams, R E Collins, J s Hutton, John T Patton, c Thompson, H Schooler, Eugene Ware, M Arnold, Jr, A c Gibson, c Kimball, T Phelan, Charles c Davis, John T Yeatman, Q s Leeper, Rsdd, T Bradford, P T Will, Ward, M P Walker, L Sloss, James T ghan, H . U Vaughan. R B G. s c Crawford, F stOllenwerck, R [ [ Steele, W B FowIkes, Theo Koenig, Jr., J Holmes Martin, W M Jordan, A Love- lace, John Martin, W M Walker, Tom Sims, James Johns,S s Jones, c Ma bsrs, w E Crawford, Fred Fulghum, A deFuniak, c E Carper, John Warren, Frank M Lynch, Robert E Boyle.
 A letter was read from Ross c. Smith, chairman of the railroad conference com mittee, stating the apathy existing among those most deeply interested in the results to be obtained from that conference, and after the discussion of the same, partici- pated in by number of the directors, on motion of Rufus N Rhodes, the following were appointed committee to prepare an adtress to our citizens, to be published in both our city papers: J. Morgan Smith, B. B. Conner, J. ". Tomlinson, W. c. shackleford, J. A. VanHoose and N. F. Thompson.
 The following resol ution, presented by George F. Wheelock, was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved by the board of directors of the Commercial club, That il learns with deep concern of the possibility of the Hospital of the United Charities being closed.
 Resolved further, That the mayor and board of aldermen of the city of Birmiug- ham are earnestly requested 10 continue the citys appropriation to the hospital, at least, until January 1, 1895:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28

lation already secured is one of it's encour- aging and redeeming features, but it is vexatious to recall that while free coal and iron ore have been denied us, 8 recent let ter from the secre,rry Of the treasury dis closes that both might have been made free by the annual surrender of only about $700, ,000 of unnecessary revenue.
 ''I am sure that there is a common habit of understanding the importance of free raw materials in tariff legislation, and of regarding the m as only related to conces- sious to be made to our manufacturers. The truth is their influence is so far-reach- ing that if disregarded a complete and beneficent scheme of tariff reform cannot be inaugurated.
 "When we give to our manufacturers free raw materials we unshackle American enterprise and ingenuity, and these will open the doors of foreign markets to the reception of our wares and give opportunity for the continuous and remunerative em- pioyment of American labor. With mate= rials cheapened by their freedom from tariff charges, the cost of their product must be correspondingly cheapened. Thereupon justice and fairness to the con sumer would demand that the manufac= turers be obliged to submit to such a re- adjustment and modification of the tariff upon their finished goods as would secure to the people the benefit of the reduced cost of their ma ufacture, and shield the con- sumer against the exactions of inordinate profits. It will thus be seen that free raw material and just and fearless regulation and reduction of the tariff to meet the changed conditions would carry to every humble home in the land the blessing of increased comfort and cheaper living.
 ''The millions of our countrymen who have fought bravely and well for tariff re- form should be exborted to continue the struggle, boldly challenging to open war fare and constantly guarding against treachery under half heartedness in their camp.
 ''Tariff reform will pot be settled until it is honestly and fairly settled in the interest and to the benefit of patient and long suffering people. Yours very truly,
 "GRoVER CLEvELAND.o
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28

producing state of Pennsylvania, aud that If this was spread out evenly over the sur face it would cover the whole state of Ala bama, 52, 260 square miles h extent, over feet in thickness, and that at the present rate of consumption of coal of all kinds it would last the world 275 years.
 "This coal at the prevent price would ee worth at the mouth of the mines S15O, ,OOO,- 900, 900, or about 1000 times as much as the whole property of Alabama was worth in 1880. This field contains about three fourths as much coal as all Europe. Ala bama has two other coal fields of consider able extent, the Coosa and Cahaba. The iron interest is almost beyond estimate. mingham is located, is sixty miles long, and is practically inexhaustible. There the iron ore, the coal and the limestone necessary to the manufacture of iron have been laid over against each other by nature, and the same train, by moving back or forward a few car lengths, can take aboard and carry at the same time all the Ingredients used in making pig iron. Our timber resources are almost lnexhaust- ible. For 100 miles above Decatur the river banks are covered with the finest growth of hardwood, such as oak, ash, beech, red gum, walnut, cherry, chestnut and pop lar. South of Decatur you will fiud every variety of timber in great abundance.
 s'The state Is moving grandiy forward. Today geology is walking with granite sandals and carbon sceptres throughout all her mineral fields, laying her immense wealth at the feet of her children. We have a grand country to welcome you to. Nature was in her hsppiest mood when she depressed our valleys and lifted our noun tains. Saffron -attired and vermillion- embroidered, Alabama has shakel the dust from her garments, and lifts her rosy fr- gers to open the gates of the Orient, through which she will soon pass as the brightest star In the constellation of Amer ican freedom.''
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
wILLErT FOR SPEAKER.
KoLB HAS LOST HIS HOLD IN PIcKENs-l
 CRANK HELD BAIL.

KoLB HAS LOST HIS HOLD IN PICKENsTA
 CRANK HELD BAIL.
 CARRoLLToN, Aug. 25.-[Special Corre- spondence. 1.-The friends of Hon. E. D. Willett in this district will present his claims for the speakership in the caucus of the democrats of the house of representa- tives. He has served three terms in the legislature and his knowledge of the law was frequently displayed when bills from the committees on revision of laws and the judiciary were brought up for considera- tion. MT. Willett will make an excellent presiding officer.
 The populites met in Carrollton on the 23d instant and passed resolutions in- dorsing the letter of Colonel Troy to the Montgomery Journal. The leaders con cede that Oates was elected and advise the people to use every method to purify the ballot. It Is evident that Captain Kolb is no longer candidate in Pickens.
 w. F. Elmore, white man, was re- gently confined in the jail of this county on the charge of perjury for giving in his tax list the sum Of s2o,oO0 in gold hoarded-which he alleged that he ob- tained by means of visitor from another world. He would have passed as crank if he had not made his assessment as 6 means of attempting to iniure some of his neighbors, who pretended to believe his improbable story. Fillmore comes of a large family of honest and industrious peo- pie in Pickens and will probably give bail for his appearance in court.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
THE SOUTH'S RICHES.
Vast Resources Awaiting the Touch of
 Development-A Good Word for Alabama.

Washington Post, August 25.
 Half dozen more states were heard from at the meeting ofthe reception commi ttee for the southern development convention at Willard's last night. The gathering was large and evinced the greatest interest in the responses of the gentlemen who were called upon to testify as to the resources of the states they represented.
 Hon. Samuel Blackwell of Alabama pre- sided, and in pithy address presented to the gathering the advantages of his native state. He began by setting forth it's social and climatic advantages, and continued: "In the near future, as place to do any kind ot commercial or manufacturing bus mess, 1t will stand almost without rival. Think of our coal fields, that are yet scarcely touched. Our state geologists, B. A. Smith and Henry McCalley, in their report to the governor of Alabama during the winter of 1888 on the Warrior coal fields, say they contain not less than 11S,- i19. .OOO, 900 tons of coal, of which about 10s, ,394 ,0O0, 1000 tons would be available coal, or of seams of IS inches or over In thickness. These figures are sim ply enormous, and tell us in plain black and white thaE Eths available coal of the Warrior coal fields is three times that of the estimated available bituminous and semi bituminous coals of the great coal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
ANOTHER MOVEMENT
SUGGESTED BY SENATOR BUTLER's WITH
 pRAWAL OF HIS PLEDGE.

SUGGESTED BY SENATOR BUTLER's WITH
 DRAwAL OF HIS PLEDGE.
 COLUMBIA, 8. c., Aug. 27.-A sensation was created in this state today by the an- nouncement that Senator Butler would not abide by the result of the primary election, which takes place tomorrow. At this election members of the legislature will be nominated, who will elect successor to Senator Butler. In withdrawing from the primaries Senator Butler leaves himself and friends free to make a contest in the general election, which takes place in No vember.
 It is rule in the democratic party in South Carolina that each candidate must pledge himself to support the nominees of the party, otherwise he cannot be voted for. General Butler made such pledge, but withdrew it today in letter to the secretary of the democratic executive com mittee. He gave no reasons for withdraw ing the pledge.
 1t is understood that legislative candi- dates will be nominated in November who will support Butler. It is further said that General Butler, if defeated by Governor Tillman, will make contest before the United States senate, contending that the registration laws of the ate are illega and if a full vote could have been boiled Butler legislators would have been elected.
 An ardent supporter of Senator Butler said today: "Butler's withdrawal must
  that it places General Butler entirely in- dependent of the action of the primary on the 2Sth. You will know great deal be- fore the end of ten days, and you can rest assured that Senator Butler is still most active factor in the state and national poli- tics.'
 Senator Butler, in a telegram to the Co., lumbia Register, says: ''I beg to say in withdrawing the paper filed by me with 1omkins, secretary of the democratic exec utive committee, announcing my candi- dacy, am following the footsteps of dis tineuished reformers, who are unwilling to submit their claims to primary, where everything from coroner up has kbeen cut, dried, packed and salted down by the ring; when the result is slated and known by the ring before vote has been put in the bal lot box.D
 Several counties have already taken ac- ton and nominated candidates opposed to Tillman, and there is likely to be bitter political fight in the state in consequence of Senator Butler's action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
ON THE TURF.
sHEEpsHEAD BAY RACES.

 SHEEPsHEAD BAY, Aug. N.-In view of the fact that today was practically the day after big race, the attendance was aston ishingly large. The programme and the weather were largely responsible for this state of affairs, as it was not a big event day.
 First race, five furlongs-Defargil, 113 (Doggett) even, won; Flirt second, Flor ence third. Time, 100 5.
 Second race, the Autumn maiden stakes, for 2 year olds, five furlongs-The Sage, 11s (Grifin), 4 to l, won; Irish Reel second, Manchester third. Time, 1901.
 Third race, mile and one-eigh ghth-Roche, 112 (simms). to D.. won; Bassetlaw second, The Pepper third. Time, 2:0O 5. Fourth race, the Flying stakes, for B. year -olds, Futurity course-Domino. 13O (Taral), 3 to 5, won; Peacemaker second, Harrington third. Time, 1:lo.
 Fifth race, one mile-Chattanooga, 101 GA. Clayton), 2 to 2, won; Tom Skidmore second, Shadow third. Time, 1:40 2-5.
 Sixth race, one mile on the turf-Watter- son, 13O (Keef), 20 to 1, won; Cementine second, Thurston third. Time, 1:41 2-5.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
AUsPICIoUs OPENING

OF THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL AND
 STATION AT ATHENS.
 ATHENS, Aug. H.-[Special. 1.-The sixth annual opening of the State Agricultural station and school was more largely att tended today than on any previous occa- sion. One hundred and thirty-three ma triculations were registered, and 1t will reach 15O during the week. Speeches were made by Professor Clements, Rev. H. G. Davis and J. T. Tanner; prayer by Rev. Fl. K. Hewlett; music by Miss Rebecca VII Hams of Greensboro college, Mrs. ". p. Russell, Miss Tommie Davis and Mies Nofthrop of Pepsacola. l.. Hensly Gruhba of the Decatur News was duly criticised for his unjust and uncalled-for article in his paper of the 24th instant rejecting on the schools of Athens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
BASEBALL.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Philadelphia: Runs-Philadelphi g; Cincinnati, 19 Base hits-Philadelphis Ii; Cincinnati, 21. Errors-Philadelphia 8; Cincinnati, 8. Batteries-Philadelph i, Carsey, Tanning, Clements and Grady; Cincinnati, V hittrock and Murphy.
 Second game: Runs-Philadelphi 5; Cincinnati, IS. Base Philadelphia, Il; Cincinnati, 13. Errors-Philadelph 1; Cincinnati, 8. Batteries-Ph iladelphla i, Harper and Buckley; Cincinnati, Four nier and Murphy.
 At Baltimore: Runs--Baltimore, 12; Chicago, 8. Base hits-Ballimoro, 15; Chicago, 8. Errors-Baltimore, o; Chi cago, 4. Batteries-Baitimore, Gleason and Robinson; Chicago, Hutchison and Schri-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
THE SECRETARY SUSTAINED.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Judge Cole of the district supreme court today denied the petition of Lytleton Dryden, formerly Q Baltimore, for a mandamus on Secretary Carlisle to compel his retention in office, the secretary having removed him without cause. Dryden s counsel noted an appeal. The decision of Judge Cole, unless re- versed, will establish beyond cavil the authority of the secretary of the treasury to remove shipping commissioners at will.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
A wIDE-oPEN SPLIT.

ABIDE BY THE PRIMARIES.
 WAsHINaToN, Aug. N.-A special from Columbia, s. O., says: United States Sen-' ator Butler, candidate for reelection, withdrew from the state democratic execu- tive committee his pledge to abide by the result of the democratic primaries. This means that Butler tickets for the legisla- ture will be run against the Tillman candi- date in the general election, and involves . wide- open split of the democratic party in the state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
THE CHARCOAL DIVISION

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 27.-The charcoal division of the republican party of Texas will meet in this city at 12 o'clock noon to- morrow and nominate full state ticket. Local membe of the party say there will be between 700 and 500 delegates to the convention, of whom several hundred arr rived today, and the rest will follow to- night and tomorrow morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
A TELEGRAM TO COLLECTORS.

WAsHINaToN, Aug. 27.-The following telegram was sent to the collectors of inter- nal revenue this afternoon:
 WASHINGTON, D. o., Aug. 27. "After today collect taxes on all spirits at Sr. 10 per gallon and proportionate rate on all fractions of one-t tenth or more. No- tify stamp deputies.
 ''JosEPH s. MILLER,
 stComuliss. .oner.D
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
FOUND TO BE INCENDIARY.

SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. N.-The coro- ner's jury in its investigation of the dis aster in Franklin coal mine Friday, in which thirty-seven men were killed, has returned verdict finding that the fire was caused by parties unknown. It was be- lieved that the persons who fired the mine also perished.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
MET HIS APPROVAL.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 27.-The president has approved the following acts: To amend gn act creating a new division of the Northern Judicial district of Georgia; making provision for the accom- modation of United States circuit and district courts at Meridian, Miss.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28
Explaining His Views on the Tariff Bill, Now a Law,
And Stating Why He Could Not Sign It-He Is a
 Democrat,

Proud of His Party, and Raises the Red Flag for Continued War Against Monopolsts
 and Trusts.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-President Cleveland has written the following letter to Representative Catchings of Mississippi, in which he sets forth his views of the new tariff law, and gives his reasons for not ap- proving the bill:
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
A VERY UNCOMMON CASE.

The Daughter-I hear papa grumbl-
ing again this morning, mother.
What is he grumbling about?
The Mother-IIe is grumbling, my
dear, because he cannot find anything
TO grumble about New York Press.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
THE SEASONS.

Four babies lay in their cradles new
Beginning to think of "Wha shall dc
The world to brighten and beautify."
The Spring baby first said, Let me try
So she put on a dress of freshest green,
With trimmings the loveliest ever seem
Trimmings of tulips and hyacinths rare
And trailing arbutus looped everywhere.
'How perfectly beautiful, ~ Summer said;
"But wait till you see my dress of red
And darker green with golden spots,
Trimmed with roses and pinks and forget
me-nots."
"poohl' said Autumn, my dress will be
A more substantial one, you'll see;
With skirt of finest and yellowcst wheat,
A girdle of grapes and squash turban
neat.'
Then Winter came silently tripping along
Chanting softly n Christmas song,
In a pure white dress with jewels spread,
Holding a basket of books on his head.
Poems and stories and pictures were there
OF the Christ child, the yule log, of folk
lore rare,
81 am not in bright c%olors," he said, with
IA smile,
Put the long winter evenings my gifts
here beguile."
Helen Adelaide Kicker.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
Value Of Germ Theory.

The germ theory of disease has
been turned to practical applications
of the most varied nature, and Of the
most far-reaching Importance to
every people under the sun. Point
ing to the marvellous discoveries of
recent years in the origin and devel-
opment OF disease, in an address be-
fore the International Medical Asso-
citation, John Simon, a very high
medical authority, said Il venture
TO say that in the records Of human
industry it would be impossible to
point to work Of more promise TO the
world than these various contribu-
tions 10 the knowledge of disease and
Of its cure and prevention" This
wonderful germ theory owes its origin
to the study of the purely scientific
question OF spontaneous generation.
The study Of the great questions of
heredity. 10 occupying 80 much at
tention among biologists, will surely
lead. sooner or later. to practical APP
plications OF no less moment 10 the
human race than those based on the
germ theory Of disease ,-IWorthing-
tons Magazine.