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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27

in Edinburg. He began his remarks by referring to the charge that he had op- posed all changes that had been sug- gested in view of the army. This charge he denied, maintaining on the contrary that he had always led in making changes that tended to add to the eff ciency of the British troops. He said he regretted to have seen latterly that strong notion existed that a member of the royal family was not fitted to the chief command of the army. He held that royal person could be placed, without necessarily considering his high degree, in any position for which he might be found to be fitted. He would not say that he was particularly fit for the position he had filled for thirty-nine years He had filled 1t the best he could and had got more than his share of the criticism that always fell to great pub lie officers.
 When member of the royal family was found fit for his position, he con tinued, the public ought to be delighted to see him so placed. If he had gone about for thirty-pine years twirling his fingers and smoking cigars in the streets of London the people would not have thought much of him. He could have gone on. much longer working at his post. but it had been thought advisable that others should follow him. He only hoped that his successor would end their careers feeling as much sentiment to- ward their officers as he experienced that moment. He had been consoed by the knowledge that he had done his duty in such a way that the army and the whole country had been satisfied. A feature of the monarchial people was those that in the highest positions, be- sides doing their duty ito the state, were bound to be useful members of so- ciety. In accordance with this rule, he had never neglected the civil duties fall ing to a person in his position.
 The Duke of Cambridge was frequently interrupted by cheers during the delivery of his speech, which has created a sen sation as an unexpected and outspoken valedictory.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
TO BE ELECTED TODAY.
The Successor of Commissioner Stahlman, Whose Resignation Is Formally
 Announced.

New York, Sept. 26.-The representa- tives of the allied southern railroads be- longing to the Southern Railway and Steamship company met at the Hotel Waldorf today to discuss matters relat- ing to freight and passenger schedules for the coming year.
 President Thomas of the Western and Atlantic presided at the opening meeting of the Southern railway representatives, which took place at o'clock in the after noon.
 Among the prominent railroad mon present were: T. M. Emerson, traffic manager Atlantic Coast line; w. F. She'll man, traffi manager Central Railroad and Banking company of Georgia S. M. Parrott, general manager of the Colum- bus Southern Railroad company c. W. Chears, general manager of the Georgia Midland and Gulf railroad; T. G.. Bush, president of the Mobile and Birmingham railroad; J. R. Wood, general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad; c. A. Taylor, traffic manager of the Richmond, Fredricksburg and Potomac railroad; Solomon Haas, assistant to President Spencer of the Southern railway; J. M. Culp, traffic manager of the Southern railway; J. w. Thomas president of the Western and Atlantic railroad; B. F. Wreen, passenger traffic manager of the Plant system; J. R. Henley, general man. ager of the Atlantic Coast line and w. A. Turk, general passenger agent of the Southern railway.
 At meeting of the executive commit tee of the Southern Railway and Steam ship association it was announced that E. B. Stahlman, commissioner of the as- sociation, had resigned. His successor will probably be elected tomorrow, as will also the successor of the former commissioner, Finley, who was recently elected vice-president of the company A committee consisting of five members was elected to select names for the posi-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
TEMPORARILY SUCCESSFUL.
The Double Effort to Stem the Iide of Ad- vanceS in Iron and SteeI-Mar-
 ket Review.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 26.-The Iron Trade Review today says:
 The double effort put forth recently to stem the tide of advances in iron and steel was temporarily successful. Sales of Bessemer pig iron by large western buyer at prices from 50 cents to $1 below those previously ruling, coming simul- taneously with the buying for Pittsburg delivery of two blocks of eastern iron to be made from imported ore, offset for this time the fact of the generally ad- mitted inadequacy of central western fur naces to the enormous current consump- tion of steel in tributary districts.
 In Bessemer pig iron there has been some buying on basis of $17, Pittsburg, a good sized block of metal being taken at this figure. Minor sales have been made at $16.50, valley furnaces. The position of foundry iron producers is one of con- tinued strength. A small additional freight advance on southern iron comes October 15. Meantime southern fur naces are selling for further future de- liveries than were entertained a few months ago. Lake Superior charcoal, which was slow to catch the step, has made more rapid advances in Octo- Der than in any other iron, and is now $15.25 to $16 at lake ports. Steel bllets are for the time being affected by the peculiar conditions surrounding Besse- mer iron. Pittsburg sales have been at $23.75@$24. In the Cleveland district steel has been quiet. Chicago billet sales were 15, 1000 tons in the week. Plate mills begin to show greater eagerness for work. In the Cleveland district western mill compelled Pttsburg to go below what had been accepted az the market and now a sharp struggle is on between Chi cago and Pittsburg for several thousand tons of material for an upper lake ship rd ail m knpnS | is largely for track supplies and repair .n,.1y
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
A BANKING SNAP "BUsTS."
It Was Run on the Co., Operative Plan With
 Special Privileges

It Was Run on the Co-Operative Plan With
 Special Privileges.
 New Orleans, Sept 26.-The New Or leans Cooperative Banking association announced it's suspension today.
 It was small concern with an author ized capital of s1OO,OO0 and begun busi- ness in January 1891. The shares were S25 each. The special cooperative fea- lures provided that any person desiring to become a member of the association must address a demand for a specific credit to the president, who referred it to committee of the directors. Upon favorable report the applicant was ad- mitted as member with such credit as the committee recommended. Upon be- coming member in proportion to the number of shares held, credit was al- lowed. the minimum on his own sigma ture being sl00. the maximum $1OO0 It is to this credit to members that the sus- pension is attributed. No bank here loses ans hing by the suspension The depository 1t Is said, will all be paid in full in tn or sixty days. The failure is really q. no importance to the commer- cial world. The amount of liabilities could not be ascertained but it cannot be great as the association did little bus mess
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
THE TREASURY.
ShgA sseess of Receipts-October Will Be
 Bad Month.

Washington, Sept. 26.-All the heavy expenditures Of the treasury for this month have now been paid. and today for the first time the figures show a slight excess over receipts for the month. The excess is only s112744. but it is expected by October ]. the excess will reach $2 5OO,- GOO and the deficit for the present fiscal year. which Is now s130O0 900. will be re- duced to s10500.000. The receipts, how ever. are running below those of last month. principally in internal revenue. As October is an interesting paying month it is anticipated that the expendi- lures for that month will exceed the re- ceipts by from sS.000.00O to 80, GOO 0OO The annual interest charge at the present rate of receipts is over 10 per cent of the revenues of the government.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
FROM CELL TO ALTAR.
An Anxious Bride Greeted at Last by
 Groom.

Savannah, Ga, Sept 26-There was an anxious bride in Savannah last night, Miss Mary Bogart was to have been mar ried at o'clock in the evening to MT. Demere Cunningham, but at that hour 1t was discovered that he was in the tolls of the law and his appearance was inn possible. Some time ago he became in volved in an affair in which it was charged that he collected money on an insurance policy This was followed up by his indictment in the superior court on a charge of larceny. He gave bond for $500. but yesterday his bondsmen heard that he was going to be married at night and leave the city, so they gave him up Cunningham was then taken in charge by the sheriff and kept in jail until II 80 o'clock at night when his friends succeeded in securing new bond and he was released. The bride was in wait ing. and they were married at 1915 o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
TOO CARELESS WITH HIS GUN.
A. F'. Andrews Accidentally Kills Man
 His Third Victim

Montgomery, Sept. 26.-A special to the Advertiser from Tallassee, Ala, says: Yesterday A. r. Andrews accidentally shot and killed young man named Co., ker A party were gathered around a spring eating dinner when Andrews took a pistol from the pocket of another man and was fooling with it, when it went off and Coker was instantly killed. About twenty years ago the same Andrews killed two boys accidentally. At that time he was hunting turkeys, and on seeing the bushes moving and hearing noise. he fired his gun and the two boys were killed with the one shot.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
sUPERIoR's PREACHER MAYOR.
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin Confirm.
 His Election.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 26-The supreme court this morning confirmed the action of the superior city council in busting Superiors preacher-mayor, Starkweath- CT, from office. The opinion of Justice Winsolw reveiwed the case at length and concludes that the evidence taken shows fully that Mayor Starkweather was guilty of extofting money from city employees to reimburse him for his campaign expenses. The money was collected by others, and the mayor claimed that it was told him that it was voluntarily given.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
A NOTABLE GATHERING.
The Negro Baplisis of America in Session at
 Atlanta.

Atlanta, Sept. 26.-What is perhaps nl- most if not the most notable gathering of negroes ever held in American is that in progress in the Friendship Baptist church of Atlanta. The entire negro population of the United States is repre- sented
 Today's session of the gathering is the colored Baptists foreign mission eonven- tion, and the low railroad rates, on &C., count of the exposition, have proved sufii- cient to make the attendance unusually large. There are already over 1200 del- egates. Three large associations are rep
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
One of the Murderers Shot.

Guthrie, Okla, Sept. 26.-Near Isabella, Woods county, William Dunlap, a cattle man, met Smith and Evans, the mur- derers of Gus Holland, of McCord, with the herd of cattle they had stolen from Holland The cattle thieves opened fire and fatally wounded Dunlap. A posse of officers started on their trail. They have shot and killed Smith and are hard after Evans ... ...r
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
Death Ends Her Shame.

Deer Isle Me, Sept. 26.-Mrs. Violet Haskell, who became well known some weeks ago by marrying Prof J. H. Bris- ter of Cincinnati the negro musician, while having a living white husband i'll at this place, was found dead in the woods by the road side yesterday after noon. She had undoubtedly committed suicide. A 33-caliber revolver was found lying on her breast.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
DETERMINE ED TO DIE.
A Galveston Man Holds His Nephew and
 Shoots Himself.

Galveston, Sept. 26.-F. A. Lewellyn today killed himself by shooting. He was employed at the Galveston Creosote works. He was 39 years old and leaves wife and four children. A nephew of Lewellyn's was with him at the time of the shooting and made an effort to pre- vent the shooting, but Lewellyn threw him down and held him while he placed the pistol against his own head and fired.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
About 25o Men Have Been Engaged to Go
 fO Cuba


 Brooklyn, Sept. 26.-An evening paper says: In the attempt to free Cuba by means of expeditions of men and arms sent from this country Brooklyn has not been neglected. Within the past two weeks the city has been the recruiting ground for a most business-like and de- termined effort to enlist men for the pa- triotic cause. During this time several agents of the revolutionary party have been actively al work in this city. Their field of operations has been along the water front in the cheap boarding houses and saloons frequented by longshoremen, Stevedores and sailors.
 Three agents have been at work and have used the utmost caution in their efforts. These have been of rounda bout nature, and the enlisted men have been given notification of the ultimate desti- nation of the expedition. The facts come from man who enlisted, but discovering the dangerous nature of the enterprise backed out at the last minute.
 From Brooklyn alone about 250 men have been engaged In most cases these men are Germans. As a rule they have been longshoremen, sailors and stokers, men used to hard work and to ships. There is very little doubt but that this enlistment, which has apparently been successful, is intended for the armored vessels which the Cuban revolutionists are said to be fitting out.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
Premier Greenway eskeere d .n

Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 26.-The delay of Premier Greenway in replying to the or der of the dominion government of July ?, asking him to state how far he would go in compromising the Manitoba school case has been accepted by Sir MacKen- zie Boswell as refusal to act In view of this special meeting of the cabinet has been called for Friday to take some de- cisive steps here in sumponing parlia- ment to give effect to the remedial leg islation which was promised the Catho- lie minority would be passed not later than January, should Greenway refuse to take action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
-- -------- THE DUKES VAlEDlCTORY,
It Created Sensation at Ednburg-Sore
 Over His Retirement.

London. Sept. 26.-The Duke of Cam bridge, whose retirement as commander in-chief of the forces was recently an- nounced, and who was succeeded by Lord Wellesley. made a long speech at a lunch con which was given in his honor today
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
THIRTEEN KILLED.
Terrific Explosion of Giant Powder in a
 Belgium Mine.

Leadville, Col, Sept. 26.-A terrific ex- plosion of giant powder occurred in the Belgium mine this morning, killing prob ably twenty men. Seven dead bodies have been taken out. Thirteen are known to have been killed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
Explosion in Virginia Coal Mines.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 26-An explo- sion occurred in the oalmines at Win terpock, Chesterfield county, last night in which two men were. Killed and several others injured. The bodies of the dead have been recovered.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
Arrested for Embezzling Union Funds.

Wheeling, W. Va, Sept 26.-A great sensation has been caused here by the arrest at Bridgeport, O., of John Ed wards, secretary of the local miners
 union Edwards, who was recognized as leader among the miners, is charged with embezzlement of the funds from the min CTS to the amount of several hundred
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
The ozarewitch at Copenha gen.

Copenhagen. Sept. 26.-A telegram re- ceived here from Caucasus says the czar- owitch has arrived there after a very try ing voyage. His physical condition Is great deal worse.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
T. Robinson and J. M. Kennedy, judges Thomas McGough, announcer.
Herbert win Speak October 4.

Secretary Herbert will reach Mont gomery on October 3, and will deliver his speech in the theater on the night of the 4th. Many prominent men from diff ferent sections of the state are expected to be here to listen to the good demo- cratic doctrine the secretary will preach.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
President Faure in III Health.

Paris, Sept. 26.-The Gaulois says Pres ident Faure is in i'll health and has been ordered by his physiians to take ten dars. absolute rest.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
IS IT CHOLERAp
Arrival of the Barkentine Retriever With &
 SuSpiciouS Case.

Port Townsend, Wash, Sept. 26.-The barkentine Retriever has arrived twenty one days from Honolulu, having on board what is suspected by quarantine officers to be a case of cholera.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-27
PUT CAL0MEL IN HER MILK
She Was So Ors'dfuIIr ated That the Flesh
 Almost DrOppg V Her Bones.
THE WOMAN
But They We 3th to Believe the Terrible Tale-H ~ skipped-His Descrip- tic cs orunkard as Well
 as Devll.

Florence, Sept 26.-(SpeciaL)-On of the most horrible crimes ever commit ted in north Alabama has developed in south Florence, just across the river from this city.
 William Porter, carpenter who has been living at south Florence for nearly a year, is the person who did the deed
 His wife was afflicted with rheumati tism and had been a helpless invalid for long time. Two weeks ago Porter decided to end the career of his poor, helpless wife, and purchased three bottles of calomel with which to accomplish his purpose. He administered the drug in milk the only nourishment his wife was able to take.
 Within a week Porter had succeeded in administering the three bottles of med- icine, and his wife became so dreadfully salivated that the flesh almost dropped off her bones
 The woman told Der neighbors that her husband had poisoned her over week ago. but they could not believe he was guilty of such a brutal crime.
 Circumstances have confirmed the per ishing invalid's statement.
 Porter left his wife in this deplorab ble condition week ago and went to Law renee county. He received the news that ms Wlle was Tn a dangerous condition and could not survive, but would be com pelled to die. He came back to south Florence, went into the house and stayed but few moments. He then left and has not been seen heard of since Por- ter is a Kentuckian and drew pension of $S.66 per month from the government He was tippler and spent his means in that manner.
 Tuesday morning Mrs. Porter died. The woman was so severely salivated that part of her jaw bones came out before she died. She was buried at south Florence Tuesday afternoon. The crime cannot be pictured in language. The husbands guilt Is undoubted.
 Porter Is man of about 50 years of age and his hair is considerably gray. He Is robust in makeup and is said to have benighted expression in his face.
 They had four children, three sons and one daughter-all grown. The daughter is now living at South Florence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-22
INSURGENT VICTORIES.
Two Hundred Spaniards Reported Kille
in . Battle.

Two Hundred Spaniards Reported Killed
in . Battle.
NEW YORK, March ga special dis.
patch to a morning paper from Nassau,
N. p, says: Additional news continues
victories in the east. The latest and most
startling yet received is to the effect that
Guillermon Mcncada, the negro leader Of
a band near Guantanamo, is one of the
few men who want to turn the revolu-
ton into race war. 1t is also reported
that Guillermon Moncada susprised q
large detachment of Spanish troops near
Guantanamo recently and completely
routed them. In this battle, it is said,
200 Spaniards were killed and wounded.
This was followed by cruel and inhu-
man treatment of the Spaniards by Mon
cada's forces. This is probably the same
battle reported by the Spaniards as a vic
tory for their troops led by Colonel San
toclides. At that time it was reported
that fifty of the insurgents were killed.
There was but one white man in Monca-
da's detachment. After the battle he or
dercd this man to leave the camp. saying
that the whites failed to free Cuba in the
last war and that now independence
would be secured by the negroes. Mon
cada's idea seems to be to make another
San Domingo of Cuba His attitude is
dcplored by the sympathizers of the revo-
Iutionary movement.
1t is reported that some attempt will
soon be made by the leaders to form a
provisional government. Nothing has
yet been heard of Jose Marti. Notw:th-
standing the talk Of the Spaniards Of the
good faith Of Maceo, he is now in the in
terror with the insurgents. Nothing has
been heard /the proposed expeditions
from Porto Rico and other points. The
assertion that the Alliance displayed the
English flag when fired on is regarded as
a mere subterfuge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-22
WARLIKE FEELING
Develops Among the People at
the National Capital.
UNCLE SAM sPo1L1HG FOB A FIGHT.

An Illinois Man Who Wants the COantry
to Go Around with . Chip on Its Shool-
der-Beliiserens Talk Very Much Cur.
rent-Semi-O Onicial Statement Regarding
the British-Nicaragua Incident
WASHINGTON. March 22-Although
Thurston, the Hawaiian minister, refuses
TO discuss the causes that led to his es.
arrangement with Secretary Gresham, his
friends think it only fair to him to rcfute
the published allegation that he has be-
trayed diplomatic secrets. Admitting
that ThUrston did as is alleged his friends
assert that he did not exceed his diplo-
matte duties in the slightest respect in
making public the sentences imposed on
several of the Hawaiian conspirators by
the military court. The proceedings of
the court were conducted openly and the
sentences of the prisoners had been pub
licly announced in Hawaii and all the
facts reached San FranciscD by the 1rst
mail steamer from the islands.
Much Talk of Whipping Some body.
The state department continues to oc-
cupy the centre Of the stage. There is
much talk of war. But such talk does
not necessarily mean that there is going
to be war. Such talk is generally heard
when anything like the Alliance incident
or the Great Britain and Nicaragua af-
fair occurs. 1t does not cost anything
TO talk about war. The subject is always
an interesting one. And besides a great
many people in this country are spelling
for a fight, anyhow. No less an authori-
ty on international affairs than Judge
Timothy j. Campbell, of New Yorks, says
that IA bit of a scrap would do this coun-
try good" Congressman Stewart
from Illinois, echoes Judge Campbeli's
statement and goes farther.
Would Put Chip on His Shoulder.
He says, and he is in earnest when he
says it: Il don't care if the times are
hard. If had a chance l would vote Tor
o big enough appropriation to put two
big American nlen-Oi-war in every harbor
where there is one British man-of war.
Then l would send Uncle Sam around the
world with 4 chip on his shoulder.
What's the use Of being rich and powerful
if You cannot swagger little!" One
hears a lot of other talk like this around
the hotels and the clubs, and there is
little doubt that if the conduct of our
foreign policy should result in war it
would make the present administration
very popular with n large number of pco-
pie who had hitherto nothing but abuse
for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-22

LANSING. Mich, March 22-Warren
Sherman, n farmer about ~ years old,
waited on Chief Of Police Sanford and
confessed to having committed arson and
perjury over n dozen years ago. In De
cember, lSS2. Sherman lived on = farm In
WILLIAMSON township Ingham county,
and he bargained to sell the property.
subsequently wishing to back out of the
bargain and being unable to secure the
consent OF the wouid-be purchaser, he de
hberately set fire to the house, knowing
that the purchaser would not want the
property without IL. In order to satisfy
the insurance company as to the origin of
the fire Sherman followed up his first
crime by committing perjury. No one
has ever suspected him of either crime