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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-17

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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-17
A PANORAMA
OF AMERICA

possible to altitude sufficiently high permit
observer through telescope the whole Of North America at
Beautiful
the vision would half satisfactory that which
afforded by the Great Photographic Portfolio,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TO WEIGH THE CLOTH.

LOWELL, Mass. Aug. 23.-The Merrimac mills begun paying their weavers by the pound instead of by the cut, to offset the conditions of the particular sweaver's bin. The bulk of productions at this mill is print cloth, and during the month of July cuts which are supposed to contain 50 yards each, averaged 49. 37 yards.
 The cloth weighs .05 yards to the pound or about seven pounds to the cut. Under the new rule the price paid per pound is Q trifle over 27 cents, making the price paid to weavers per cut IS cents, as against 19 cents as paid under the cid system, The weaver running eights looms, producing forty-two cuts would therefore lose 4 cents a week under the new system. This loss to the weavers will probably be more than made up during the winter months, when the windows are closed and the cloth be- comes weighted with moist atmosphere of the mill
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
THE COMMISSION REPORTS.

LONDON, Aug. 23.-The report of the Irish land commission was issued today. It is a large volume, mostly filled with chnical statistics. The committee say that the evidence before them showed that the Irish rents fixed by courts between 1881 and 1885 are now materially excessive. The present system, they say, appears to im- pede seriously the administration of justice to the tenants, owing to the expense and delay. The courts generally base denied the tenant a share in the value of improve ments, although the judgment in the famous case of Adams vs. Dunseth de- clared him entitled to the same.
 The committee recommended that the occupant be no longer compelled to pay rent on his Improvements. All of these ought to be regarded as made by him un- less the contrary be proved. It is urged that committee be appointed at the next session of parliament to inquire further into the subject In question.
 The above matter is covered by the ma- jority report. The minority report ad- mits the desirability of lessening the ex- pense of litigation and revising rents in Ireland, but contends that in the fixing of judicial rents the act has been construed in the tenants favor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

FEW WORDS TO BUSINESS MEN.
 This is the time for placing your business before the trading public, because busy fall season is approaching, and the more enterprising business men are going to reap rich harvest. In other words this IS the time to advertise, and the AaE- HER AID is the medium through which you can reach the public. Advertisers are guaranteed:
 1. That the AGE. HERALD has the largest crculationof any newspaper in this sec ton. As
 2. That the AGE HERALD is the only newspaperain Alabama, outside of Mobile and Montgomery, taking full Associated Press dispatches.
 8. The AeE-HERALD uses more paper than any newspaper published in this sec- ton of Alabama, which can be proven by freightreesspts and invoices
 1. The AGE HERALD pays three times the amount Of postage of any paper issued in this section.'
 5. The AGE HERALD pays more for type setting and press work than any other paper in Alabama.
 6. The AGE -HERALD's sales by news dealers and newsboys and deliveries by carriers are greater than those of any other paper in this section of Alabama.
 2. The circulation of the AGE- HERALD has increased 25 per cent within the period of the "strike," notwithstanding the gen. eral business depression.
 8. The press and mail rooms. circula- tors accounts and subscription lists are open to advertisers for comparison and proof of these statements. ~-----
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TRAFFIC MEN
Still in Session at Coney Isiand-List of Railraads Now in the
 Association.

CoNEY ISLAND, N. Y., Aug. 23.-The convention of the Southern Passenger and Steamship association met this afternoon, and attersa short session adjourned. It was developed during the meeting that the following transportation companies had signed the associations agreement for the ensuing year:
 The Western Railway of Alabama; Att lanta and West Point railroad; Southern railway; Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia; Ocean Steamship company; Georgia railroad; Louisville and ship company; Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railway; Brunswick and Western railroad; Alabama Mid land railroads Charleston and Bavan- nah railroad; Savannah, Florida and Vest ern railroad Georgia Southern and Florida railroad; Wilmington and Welton railroad; Atlanta and Florida railroad; Port Royal and Augusta railroad; Baltimore, Chesa- peake and Richmond Steamboat company; Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail- road and Western and Atlantic railroad.
 The executive board of the association met at 3 O clock this afternoon. The entire session was given up to delegation repre- sentug southern compress interests oppos- ing reduction in the rate of 10 cents 100 pounds paid by southern transportation lines for cotton compression. The matter will be decided by the executive board to- morrow. Another meeting was held this evening, and the members were in session up to late hour. Nothing could be learned of the proceedings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TALKING SAUCY.
Must Talk or a Meeting Will Be Held to Force
 Them to Do So.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 23.-The state board of arbitration had busy after noon. Chairman Warner agreed to meet the board here tonight. MT. Barry put in a long time wtHthe spinners,5 5who pretty thoroughly placed their condition before him. Meanwhile MT. Warner was with Mayor -BrownelI 5and learned that officials view.
 Then the party adjourned 10 the Parker house, where the mayor played the host. MT. Warner tried to fad some mlll mana- gers this afternoon.
 "As near as can find out,',' said hej,i 1.-the mill men are all out of town, but 1 suspect they are net inclined te4be seen by anyone, especially reporters and state arbi.. trators. Everywhere am told they are out of town or at dinner. 1 can't find them or learn of anyone who cans' g
 MT. Warner thought that the mill mana. gers' attitude, they Were trying to os- cape conference, was not at all proper, and he said: ''If they don't show some in- clination to be fair with the board of arbitration, the board will get up big public meeting here in New Bedford and see If they can't be made to tell something. We have the right to summon witnesses to a public hearing. 1 don't see any reason why, the mill men are not willing to let the public know their position, in req sonable way, the same as the laboring men do, they should not be placed on record as the ones who have instigated all the trouble.''
 MT. Barry met the Card and Picker Help union executive committee in Spinners' hall this evening to ascertain their views. Secretary Rose was asked this evening what effect the lockout in Fall River would have on the strike. He replied he did not think it would auso any alarm on the part of operatives in this city, for, as he looked at the situation, the lockout will be only for short time, perhaps not over two weeks.
 One mill superintendent interpreted the statement that the mills would stop for some time and then start up on reduction to mean that there would be another reduc- ton on top of that, which is now the issue, when the mills resumed work. He was also of the opinion if the weavers were going to make the matter of partic- nlars an issue they will never work again in these mills, for the manufacturers will never give them particulars and he did not believe the law would ever allow them to be so compelled. He said the present difficulty, from the manufacturers, standpoint, was with the spinners, and that the weavers would not be considered at all.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
WILL NOT BE CHANGED,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-A delegation consisting of three prominent democratic citizens of Nebraska arrived in Washing ton today, having in view the entering of respectful protest to the proper officials against a change in the headquarters of the department of the Platte, rumor having prevailed and gained con siderable credence to the effect partment transferring this post to Savan- nah, Ga. Inquiry of the proper authori- ties, however, developed the fact that no such change of military station was con. stemplated, and other rumors of changes of army posts evidently grew out of the re- cent general order of the department estab- fishing three leading posts for recruiting purpdses.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS.

AUGUSTA, Me. Aug. 23.-Returns that have been made to Commissioner Matthews regarding the state of manufacturing in- dustries show that reduction has been made in employing, taking into account the reductions in running time and of working force, both of shut downs and by lessening of crews and cuts in wages.
 The gross amount pald in wages and ip some leading industries of the state show the following percentage of loss: Cotton goods, 21 per cent; woolen goods, 43 per, cent; builders furnishings, 30 per cent; paper boxes, 55 per cent; oil cloth, 37 ; ISG1s por ean ana spoos ss per nn esn grans per cent, and lime, 50 per cent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
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STEVE FOWLER DEAD.

HAyERHILL, Mass, Aug. 23. 3.-Stephen K. Fowler died at his home in West Rox- ford last evening of heart disease. He was born in the house where he died 76 years ago. In early life he went to New Orleans, apprenticed to a firm of merchants, who sent him to trade with lndians. Later he was taken into the firm. When the war broke out he lost $75, 900 by the burning of cotton by General But Ter. Later he bought cotton in Mexico. He was on General Bragg's staff in the Confederate war until the fall of Vicks- burg. He lived in Paris until the close of the war. He afterward speculated in Ma hogany in Central America, then went into the dry goods business in New York and lost 5, ,000, 900 in the panic Of 1873. He managed mine in Colorado for syndi- cate and sunk S200, 1000. Of late years he had engaged in market farming in West Roxford. MT. Fowler was lecturer One of his daughters is married to the private secretary to the king of Italy, and the other to Martelli, the artist. Both live in RonoaL
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
PAID THE MILITARY

CHICAGO, Aug. B. A special from In- dianapolis, Ind, says; Three lndianapolis banks, the Merchants' national, Fletchersi and the Indiana national, advanced $40, 900 to Governor Matthews yesterday to pay off the state militia for services during the riots at Hammond, Ind, in the mining region. There was no regular fund of the treasury from which it could legally be drawn, and State Auditor Henderson, on advice of Attorney General Smith, do- clined to issue warrants for special ap- propriation by the legislature to cover the amount. It is understood Governor Mat thews mortgaged his fine stock farm in Vermillion county to the banks in order to secure the loan. He will appeal to the next legislature to reimburse him.
 While the governor has little reason to fear he will lose anything by his sacrifice, there is bare possibility his disinterest- edness will cost him the amount of the loan. If the farmer and populists elements should show up as strong in the fall elec- tions as they claim they will have the con- trolling vote in the legislature, and then will result serious fight over the question of allowing the governors amount.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Most Perfect Made.
THE OFFICIAL ROUTE TO WASH
 INGTON,

The Knights of Pythias have selected the Georgia Pacific, in connection with the Southern railway, as the official route to Washington on the occasion of the ann ual conclave, and the necessary arrangements are uow being perfected to handle them in the most comfortable manner possible. All persons desiring to make this trip should communicate with me SO as to insure ad- vantageous sleeping car reservations. We have already arranged for large party, and if you contemplate going east this is splendid opportunity to secure a very low rate. You understand that while these tickets are placed on sale specially for the Knights of Pythias that any one can use the rate that desires to make the trip. Tickets will be sold at the Union ticket office from August 23 to 2S inclusive, good returning until September 15, provided the ticket is deposited with the joint agent of the Trunk Line association at Wash ington on or before September 6; otherwise the ticket will only be good until Septem- Der 6. L. A. SHIpMAN,
 Travelling Passenger Agent,
 2201 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
CAPITOL GOSSIP
AS rb CONGRESSIONAL RBsULrs-KoLB'

AS Tb CONGRESSIONAL REsULTs-KoLB's
 LATEST FiASCo.
 yMoNTeoMERY, Aug. 23.-The primaries intha Third district today indicated that Gen. George P. Harrison will be the suc- cessof of Colonel Oates.
 Ia the Ninth MT. Underwood seems to be certain of succeeding MT. Turpin.
 There is nothing definite as to other dis tricts and will not be until county conven- tons are held on Saturday. All the dis trict conventions will be held September 4. MT, Clarke of the First district is the only representative without opposition for reelection.
 v;ThS Kolb meetings, which were called for every county in the state to pass indigna- tion resolutions over the result and conduct of the recent state election, did not materi aize tocanY great extent. J In many coun- ties hot man appeared at the appointed places. In others the attendance was slim and no life or enthusiasm was manifested.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder World s Fair Highest Meda and Diploma.
PERSONAL.

Mrs. l.. P. Worl and children have re- turned from pleasant visit to relatives in Florida.
 Mir. L. P. Worl left yesterday for trip to eastern cities. It is his first vacation in three years.
 Miss Katie Marshall and her cousin, MT. Archie Hogan, are visiting friends and rel atives in Vickshurg, Miss young cornetist of the opera house orches- ira, returned last night from an extended eastern tour. husband, MT. s. w. Hust, the AGE HER ALD telegraph operator, Mrs. Hust left for her home in LouNeville last night.
 MT. H. H. Mayberry has made the best score in the SoutN Highland Rife club. He made nine bull'Seye out of ten shots at distance of 100 yards, Winchester rifle, rapid firing, of hand.
 Miss Gamble Herndon of Coum bia, Tenn, who is visiting her uncle, MT. Thomas Herndon, South Highlands, is a fine musician, and will probably appear in one of the church choirs of this city,
 Miss Bertha Meissner. .thc-p pretty daugh- ter of MT. c. A. Meissner, entertained her little friends yesierday afternoon, on the occasion .ot her birthday, at the home of herfRt6er on Seventh avenue and Twenty fifth street.
 Mir. N. H. Burt of the Postal Telegraph company has been transferred to Birming- ham, and will be succeeded by MT. Crane. While in our city Mir. Burt has made many friends, who regret that he is to leave us, but rejoice at his promotion. West, Ala bama Breeze.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
OVER THE STATE.
Happenings and Sayings Clipped From
 Alabama Exchanges. <

Gadsden Times News: The crop prospect in Etowah is as good or better than we ever saw it. Should ws have few more good rains it will be made, and then we will be in better shape financially than for three or four years.
 Ozark Star: Robert Johnson, one of the boys who murdered their brother in Henry county several years sinca, is in jail at this place. He was captured Tn Florida some days since. The othtr brother is still at large. They were sons of Mir. Brad John- son.
 McRea was brought to Ozark Monday after noon by the constable Of beat P charged with assault with intent to rape a little white girl near Charlton last Sunday. He was lodged in the county jail for further action.
 Tuskaloosa Times: Messrs. Bryan and Adams, coal men of Birmingham, are in the city looking into facilities for shipping g coal down the river. The outside world is beginning to realize that Tuskaloosa is strictly 'sin ito when it comes to putting cheap coal on the market.
 West Alabama Breeze: Last Wednesday the storm assumed cyclonic tendency in the lower part of Mitchell's beat, blowing; down trees, fences and out t-houses. On MT. Stephen Darden's place heavy log stable was blown down and his fruit trees broken. No one was hurt so far as we have been able to learn.
 Gadsden Times News: On last Thursday morning MT. P. l.. Whitesldes, mounted on bis Victor flyer, rode to the northeast ern part of Cherokee county, dined with his father aud returned to Gadsden the evening of the same day. The distance was forty one miles each way, making a total mileage of eighty-two miles by ey- clometer measure. MT. Whitesidest was accompanied to beyond Centre by Mir. Will Maybens. His actual riding time was nine hours and eight minutes. This Is the record bicycle ride for this section. Who'll be the frstito equal it7
 Ozark Star: By the first day of October Ozark can boast of one of the very hand somest school buildings in the state. It would be credit to towns of ten times the population we have. It will be monu- ment to the intelligence and progressive ness of our little city in future days. It is three stories high, besides a basement, aud is as convenient as 1t is handsome. The school will likely not open before October 1, as it will be impossible to complete the building before that time. A corps of com potent teachers have been selected and everything bids fair for the success of the Erhonl.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
T'ERSELY TOLD.

You can buy shoes cheap at c. H. Frau cis', 2022 Second avenue.
 T. c. King is selling all Banister shoes at S4. 50. Same grades elsewhere will cost you $ to $7.
 Yesterday many cloaks and winter wraps were noticed encircling the forms of fair ones out shopping.
 Every one is talking improvement, and the general opinion is that Birming ham will soon be in the lead.
 A social dance last night at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Whaley, PA Twelfth street, complimentary to Miss Lila Jour- neay, was highly enjoyed by the invited guests. The indictment weather had no effect on the merry makers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
GEORGE P. HARRISON
WILL BE aov. WILLIAM c. OATES SUCCESS
 soR IN CONGRESS.

WILL BE aov. WILLIAM q. OATES SUCCESS
 sOR IN CONGRESS.
 MONTGOMERY, Aug. 23.- Special = Gen. George P. Harrison of Opeiika will be Gov. Elect William c. Oates successor in Congress from the Third district. Gen. eral Harrison overwhelmingly carried Dale, Russell, Henry and Bullock counties today in the primaries. He has Lee county already. Barbour went for Mir. G. L. Conner. This is the only county he suc- ceeded in carrying.
 General Harrison is strong Cleveland administration man. He it was who made such vigorous speech in the late state democratic convention that nominated Colonel Oates for governor in opposition to the original Morgan resolution, which sought to indorse the senator's dem ocracy. The original resolution was defeated.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
M. Veil & Bro.
To Subscribers Birmingham
 Telephone Exchange.

Please note the following additions and changes in our list of subscribers:
 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. 27-The News. Editor. al rooms 136-Hemphill, R. c. & Co. Groceries and
 feed.
 56S-Reese, H. M. Drug store. 967-Higdun E. l.. Wholesale produce. 1206 B-Sloss Iron and Steel Co.,, Brookside. 12l4-Gideon Henry. Grocery and meat market s-~.-.s 11o1-Allen, c. A.& Co. Merchandise brokers. 49t-Ward, Geo. R. & Co. Coal yard.
 CHANGES. 26-The News. Business office, l2s-Mary Lee Coal & Railway Co. 604-Stowers Furniture Co. 710-Birminghsm Lumber Go. 10s4-Hrown, Dr. GeorgeS. Residence. 1092-Gillespy, pr. J. $. Residence. 1093-Robinson, w. G. Residence. 1215-Brown pr. George s. Ofik. 1219-Burke, pr. A. B. Office. 1225-Balard & Clapp. Office. 99U-Wheoler, J. R. ResidenciX 952-Perry- Mason Shoe Go. S5S-Collins & Co.,, were omiNed from the last list. new and complete list will be ready for delivery about September 1. If you are thinking of putting ll a telephone any time soon, hand in your nayl that it may appear on this list. Respectfully.
 R. l.. WEST, Manager. au23 At Telephone 40.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
A SUMMER IN THE NORTH.

A description of hundreds of the charm ing lakes and pleasure resorts of the north, northwest and west, the best route or routes by which they are reached, together with list of hotels and boarding houses, the names of the proprietors, and the rates per day and per week, and all information pertaining to summer in the north are con- tained in handsome publication entitled 'Hints to Tourists,'' recently issued by the Chicago and Northwestern railway. Copies will be mailed free to any address upon application to W. A. Thrall, general passenger and ticket agent, Chicago, III.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR

1te largest wine producing company in California, and can sell for family use their IuTe, delicious cIaret at 50 cents per gallon. We also sell the finest of domestic and inn Iorted liquors at reasonable prices.
 $. WISE & Co.,, No. 8, corner Morris Avenue and Twentieth Street. ap15 2m 2dp
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
A GREAT SUCCESS.

SANDY HOOK, N. J., Aug. 23.-The test for rapidity of the pneumatic gun today was as great 8 success as the test for accu- racy yesterday. Ten shots were fired from the 15-inch gun within fifteen minutes. The contract allowed forty minutes for this trial, so the Pneumatic Torpedo and Con- struction company did it in less time than required: The explosive shells will be fired tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TWO CANDIDATES NAMED.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 23.--At Pa latka tonight the democratic convention of the Second Florida district rencminated Hon. Charles M. Cooper to succeed him. self in congress. The financial policy of President Cleveland was indorsed.
 At Oseola the populite convention of the Second district nominated Hon. Mont gomery Atkinson for cong gress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
BY HIS OWN HAND;

ALTOONA, Pa., Aug. 23.-Che coroner's jury empaueled to investigate the death of Bank Examiner Miller this morning rem dered verdict that the deceased cane to his death from the result of pistol shot wound, the weapon having been fired by his own hand, but whether by accident or intention the jury knows not. The hear ing of Bank Clerk Clabaugh, which was to have been held this morning, was post- poned until Saturday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.--George Dixon and Jerryl Marshall, who claims to be the feathe her-weight champion of Australia, were matched today to fight finish battle at 119 pounds for S250O and the feather weight championship of the world. One thousand dollars side forfeit has been posted. No special date for the mill was agreed upon, bat both sides consented to agree to any reasopable purse offered by the Olympic club of New Orleans or the Seaside Athletic club of Coney Island, N. Y.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
WAITING ON THE LAW.

BOSTON, Aug. 23.-The Portland bark Grace Deering, Rio to Boston, is lying of Cape Cod with large cargo of wool, wait ing for the new tariff bill to become law. She was sighted sev eral days ago. Under the present law duty of Il cents per pound would be collected. Under the new law the cargo can come in free. It is estimated that the consignees will make over $60, ,000 by delaying the vessel.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
A STARTLING RECORD.

BERLIN, Aug. 23.-In Galacia on Wednes. day there were reported 133 new cases of cholera and seventy-four deaths, and in Buttowina tb irty-one new cases and eigh- teen deaths