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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
NEW YORK AT ATLANTA.
Action to See That the State is Properly and
 CreditablY Represented.


 Albany. N. Y, April 17.-In pursuance of the recommendation of the governor that the legislature take action to see that the state is properly represented at the Cotton States and International ex- position to be held at Atlanta, the ways and means committee of the assembly will tomorrow introduce bill. The measure will provide that Mrs. Levi r. Morton, Mrs. Howard Townsend or Mount Vernon and Mrs Donald Mclean of New York, with three commissioners to be appointed by the governor, shall constitute committee to take charge Of the New York exhibit at the fair, which is to be held from September IS to De- cember 31 of this year
 The bill will appropriate $25, 900 for the expenses of the commission.
 It was the intention of the committee to allow the bill to go to the governor without naming the women who are to constitute a part of the commission. A Communication was received from the Colonial Daughters of America request ing the appointment of the thfee women who have been named.
 1t is in order not to place the governor in the position of appointing Mrs. Morton that she and her colleagues were named by the committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
GEORGIA KS T. AND M. DIS.
Grand Commandery and State Medical Associa- ton in Session at Savannah.

Savannah, Ga., April 17,--The grand commandery of Knights Templar of Georgia is holding it's annual conclave here today and tomorrow. Nine com manderies are represented by about 200 knights. A public devotional service was held tonight, and tomorrow the visiting knights will be given an excursion to the sea.
 The annual meeting of the Georgia State Medical association began here to- day. About 100 visiting physicians are in the city.
 They were welcomed by the mayor in behalf of the city and by Hon. J. F. Beckwith, collector of customs, on the part of the citizens. The association will be in session three days. At the con- clusion of its session it will be rendered an excursion around the harbor and tc Tybee Beach.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
II WILL BE PAID IN SILVER, In Five InstaIIments, China'S h.
 demnity to Japan. EUROPE. sNoT SATISFIED. Russia and = nee About to Convoke Meet
 $ ing of the Powers TO RT E THE TERMS OF THE TREATY. $
 A l. olution Against the Reigning Dynasty of China Expected to Break Out Fri
 day-War Clouds Gathering
 Thick and Fast.
TO Rr E THE TERMS OF THE TREATY.

London, April 1.-The Daily News correspondent in Tokio learns that tho Chinese indemnity to Japan is to be paid in silver in five yearly installments; also that by the terms of the treaty of peace. Japan is to receive the island of For moso, Pescadore islands, the penin- sula of Liao Tung from Yin Row to Auplng on the Yalu river, and an indem- nifty of 200, 900, 1000 taels in silver.
 Several important commercial conces- sions are also made by China but these Japan is to share with other nations. No territory is to be occupied by Japan as a temporary guarantee except, perhaps, Liu Kung Taco.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Morning Session.

The grand lodge reassemblcd at , o'clock this morning and the new consti- tuition was taken up and passed upon section by section. It's consideration Wl,l occupy the entire day and, perhaps, a part of tomorrow
 Mr. Tennant LomaX is covering himself with glory. He Is filling the chancellor commanders station with satisfaction to the lodge ands with great credit to himself.
 Never in the history of the grand lodge has such perfect order been preserved and so much business dispatched in a given time.
 Selma~feels honored that MT. A. D. Bloch has been selected to temporarily fill the vice-chancellor's station. MT. Bloch is a true Pythian and no man in the order has devoted more time or more thought to the interests of the order than he. It would be deserved compliment should he be elected to one of the grand offices.
 There are a number of candidates for supreme representative, but from present indications our distinguished townsman, Mr. B. J. Schuster will be elected to that office. His term as grand chancellor was one of the most prosperous in the history of Alabama Pythianlsm, and he has ever shown himself worthy of all honors be- slowed upon him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
As to Alaba,na's Debt.

The following is part of the contents of a letter from Chicago financial broker received here yesterday: Please ascertain whether Governor Oates has any intention of trying again to fund the Alabama state debt having noticed he failed to accomplish it on his New York trip, owing to interference by the populites. Please inquire of the gov ernor obtain all necessary information as to number of bonds to be retired, the rate of interest they now bear and the proposed issue of new bonds, what rate of interest, amount, and if payable in gold. The bond market is bright since the income tax decision."
 Such inquiries as the foregoing are very numerous, and in order to refresh the minds of parties interested the gov ernor today stated to your correspond ent substantially as follows:
 There are over 1900, 900 of class c and funding per cents maturing in 1906, which the governor would exchange for an equal amount of per cent gold bonds running fifty years. Then, there are about $7,O00,000 of class A and B, Alabama bonds, the former bearing per cent till January next and per cent to maturity in 1906. The class B are 5 per cent bonds maturing also in 1906. For these latter he will exchange dollar for dollar in gold bonds running fifty years and bearing per cent interest. all as per recent act of the legislature.
 Note by your correspondent: The pres ent high rate of premium on the class A and B bonds, being from 105la to 10S, and the funding As (Seay's), and class c be- ing now nearly at par, and none offered for sale at above figures, with plenty of demand for them, seems to make it now rather difficult to negotiate successfully the proposed exchange, although a gold bond is by far the favorite, all things be- ing equal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
A PLAYTHING OF THE BELT.
The Horrible Death of a Boy in New Or
 . leans Lumber Mill.

New Orleans, La, April l7,-A terri ble accident happened this afternoon at the Breckenridge, Lumber mill, corner of Clio and Howard streets. George Henry, a 15-year-old boy, who is employed in the mill, in moving about the place was caught in the belting and drawn into the machinery. His body was whirled around and around, and he was horribly man gled His leg was torn from his body and he was terrible sight to behold.
 The machinery was stopped as quickly as possible and the boy taken from the machinery. He was dead and the corr onfler was notified. He held an inquest over the remains and gave the necessary certificate of death.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Afternoon Session.

The grand lodge was engaged the en- tire afternoon in consideration of the new constitution and statutes The work was completed and the new constitution adopted at D. m., when the lodge ad- tourned.
 The question of the establishment of ali orphans home will come up the first thing tomorrow morning.
 The per capita tax has been reduced from 75 to 50 cents, thus cutting off the fund for the establishment of the home, and it is considered dead
 The friends of the movement regret very much that Dr. Lane and other strong supporters of the movement are absent. It is thought the only action that will be taken in the matter will be the return of the $7000 or $S000 now in the orphans home fund to the local lodges.
 The election of officers is made the special order for 10 o'clock tomorrow and the business of the grand lodge will be completed tomorrow night
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Sanctioned by Proclamation.

London, April 17.-A dispatch to the Star from Tien Tsin says: An imperial proclamation has been issued authoriz- ing Ii Hung Chang to sign a treaty of peace with Japan guaranteeing the pay ment of 100000 900 taels indemnity. By the proclamation Li Hung Chang IS em- powered to cede to Japan the island of Formosa and the peninsula of Lao Tung to the fortieth degree of latitude, to sanc- tion the opening of five new commercial ports, including Pekin, and to give Japan power to open cotton factories and other industries in China. By the terms of the proclamation import dues at open ports are not to exceed per cent
 Another imperial proclamation has been issued, granting sick leave to the yiceroy of Canton, and ordering him to retire to his native province.
 Pennsylvania's New Democratic Chairman.
 Harrisburg, Pa., April 17.-Robert 10. Wright of Allentown was today unanin- ously elected chairman by the demo- cratic state committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
WOULDN'T GIVE HIM CREDIT.
So He Shot-The Dying Man Fires at tn
 Instigator.

Savannah, Ga., April 17.-A Morning News special from Waycross Ga. says:
 Sheriff Dickerson of Clinch county was here this morning and told the particu- lars of the murder of J. T. Moore yester. day at Dupont MT. Moore wanted to buy a stock of groceries from Wiley Booth, and the latter would not sell to him on credit.
 Moore became angry and opened a quarrel. More knocked Booth down and shot him twice, one of the balls en- tering Booths left cheek. Moore fired also at T. M Swails before he was shot. and when he was dying he stated that ,Swails was responsible for the fatal shooting. It appears that Swails was unarmed during the day, and no pis- tol was found in his possession. Swails was arrested and put in jail this after noon at Bonneville at the instigation of the coroner Booth has been arrested. An effort is being made to obtain bail for SwailS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Rendered A Special Train.

The governor left'at l p.m for Eufaula, whence he will return tomorrow fore noon, he having been offered a compli- mentary special by the Georgia Central, which he accepted, otherwise he could not have attended the Jackson-Cochran wedding this evening.
 Before leaving the depot he told the Age-Herald correspondent that on his re- turn tomorrow, after going through reg ular business he will continue to care fully examinine the very many docu- ments not yet perused, relative to Mont gomery's probate judgeship. He is anx- ious to get to Hot Springs, Ark, and be relieved of his rheumatic troubles.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
WAS RENDERED A SPECIAL.
Look Out Now for the Probate Vacancy to -s Be Filled.
INQUIRIES AS TO ALABAMA'S DEBT
Is Moving in the Matter of the Att lanta Exhibit and Reaching tor
 n Railroad at the Same Time.

Montgomery, April 17.-(Special. 1.-The governor is certainly a much wanted pub lie man now in Montgomery. He not only has all he can do to listen at his office to the many arguments and petitions of the friends of the candidates for probate judge of Montgomery county, but he is literally waylaid on the public thorough fares of the city by persons who have a good word to say and some important suggestions to make relative to the anxiously looked for appointment.
 But this morning after returning from the union depot, having missed the Eu- faula train by but two minutes to take him to the JackSon-Cochran wedding, walking back up town rather diScour- aged he was tackled in front of your cor respondents office by several of these anxious friends, who button-holed him, and he held out well under all trying sur roundings. He then sought refuge in your correspondents office, looking over the Montgomery special in todays Age Herald and smiling approval at its con tents.
 As to the appointment he will hardly get through with all the petitions and verbal appeals till tomorrow evening. Then he says, after having come to a conclusion, at which he has not arrived yet, he will make the appointment-not sooner.
 He has instructed State Examiner Reeves to investigate the state convict bureau office, etc, havng been requested to do so by President Dawson of that board There are doubtless some public offices in Alabama that require closer scrutiny than DawSon'S, but unlike the latter may not solicit the governor to or der investigation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
.PYTH|AN ORPHANS HOME, That Question the First Thing
 on Today's Card. TIE PLAN DEAD, ITS FEARED.
Reduction of the Per Capita Tax to 50 Gents
 Killed It.
THE CONSTITUTION HAS BEEN ADOPTED
Election of Officers the Special Order for This Morning Delegates to Y. M. 0. A. Convention Arriving in Selma.
 K. of H. Officers Elected.

Selma, April 17.-(Special)-The re- eeption rendered to the Pythian visitors last night at the Hotel Albert was a grand success.
 Despite the rain an immense crowd or the elite of Selma society were present 10 pay their respects to the visitors
 Benish's orchestra discoursed sweet music throughout the entire evening, Dancing was indulged in and elegant re- treatments were served.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
A Break, But No Result.

Dover, Del, April 17-Another break in the senatorial contest occurred today, but the Addcks men remained firm and there was no election. The Massey men, with the exception of Speaker McMullen, went to James Pennewil. The speaker returned to Higgins. Two ballots were taken, each resulting: Higgins, repub lican, g; Addclks, republican. 5; Penne- will. republican, 8; Ridgely, democrat g; Bayard democrat, l; absent, 2.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Montgomery is Hustling.

At special meeting of the Commer- cial and Industrial association tonight committees were appointed to raise a lib- eral amount, for Montgomerys share to- wards an Alabama exhibit at the Atlanta exposition with instructions to start at once. Another committee is to work up subscriptions for the Montgomery, Hayncvilc and Camden rliiioad.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
France and Russia Not Satisfied.

Berlin, April 1.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Frankfurter Zei- tung telegraphs that the French and Rus sian governments are about to convoke meeting of powers for the purpose of re- vising the terms of peace agreed upon by the Chinese and Japanese representa- tives,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
IN THE PARTY'S INTEREST.
"Sound Money" Democrats Hold Meeting
 in Chicago.

Chicago, April 17.-A ~meting of the leading democrats opposed to the intro duction of silver plank in the party platform was held at the Great Northern hotel this afternoon. The invitations to the meeting were sent out by Postmaster Hesing and several other sound money" men of the party
 "rhe purpose of the meeting," said MT. Hesing, l"is to decide upon some plan of action on the part of the great number of democrats who are opposed to the de- liyerance of the party to the silver heresX. The state convention has been called and an organization must be made to make a contest against the Sil- verites for the delegates to the conven- ton, or if 1t is deemed proper, to protest against the holding of a convention to decide upon a party policy in year when there is no general election and when nothing substantial can be gained by a party delfverance- upon any issue.
 A committee of five was appointed to effect a permanent organization of the body, to have as a foundation honest money" There were at the meeting chairman being Henry S. Robbins, who was a member of the delegation which went to Washington to invite the preSi- dent to visit Chicago. The committee on organization consists of J. Ma.o Pal mer, eX-corporation counsel and son of Senator Palmer; William T. Baker, presi- dent of the board of trade; Jacob Rich ards, ex-South Town assessor; A. F. Zeberger, ex-collector of the port, and Adlai T. Ewing. ex-United States dis trict attorney and cousin of the vice. president. They will report on perma- nent organization and a name for the body next Saturday at the Palmer house.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Rank from Pensaoola Wrecked

London, April 17.-The Norwegian bark Ludwig Holberg, Captain kalda- ger, from Savannah March 25 Tor Norrko Ping, has arrived at Dunnet Head, Scotland, with the crew Of the Norwegian bark Aquila. Captain Larsen, from Pensacola March 5, for Leith, which was wrecked in latitude 99, north, 1opoit,ida 50 west
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
A Revolution Against the Dynasty.

London, April 17.-A Central News dis patch from Tokio says the Chinese peace envoys start for Tien-Sien this after noon and the Japanese plenipotentiaries will return to Hiroshima tomorrow.
 A dispatch from Hong Kong says it is expected there that a revolution against the reigning dynasty will begin on Fri day. The leading Chinese of Canton are coming to Hong Kong in large numbers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
At the Opera.

Tonight the grand lodge is attending the complimentary opera, Era Diavalo,' . tendered them by the local lodges.
 The business before the lodge will doubtless occupy it until Friday morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Decrease in Cotton Acreage.

From reports received so far by the agricultural c,mnl ,Siuner o,cr 100 re- plies from many counties in Alabama indicate a decrease in cotton acreage of perhaps 12 per cent, while tie decrease Of fertilizer may reach nearly 50 per cent
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Fitz Lee Gets a Plum.

Washington, April 17.-The president today appointed Fitzhugh Lee collector of internal revenue for the Sixth distrlc. of Virginia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Y. M. c. A.
State Convention Meets at Selma Today
 Many Delegates Already There.

to the Young Mems Christian associa- tion state convention, which convenes in this city tomorrow, began to arrive to- night One hundred and twenty-five delegates will be in attendance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Killed by a Baseball.

Oberlin, O., April 17.-George Bowman.
 aged q years, while playing baseball yesterday was struck behind the ear by a pitched ball and instantly killed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
MIR. BRUIN IS ON THE RUN,
HE VIEWED HIS POSITION WITH ALARM.
Speculation in Cotton Is Active Outside Or ders Pouring Into New York = Liver
 pool Spot Sales Were Enormous,

New York, April 17.-The Suns cotton review says Cotton rose 14 to 15 points and reacted and sold at a net gain of F to 1S points for the day, with the tone steady and sales 9600 bales.
 Liverpool advanced to S1z points. closing steady at a net advance of 612 points, with spot sales of 25,000 bales at rise of 1-16d.
 New Orleans advanced 16 points and then reacted slightly.
 In Manchester, yarns were strong, business was small and cloths were firm.
 Spot cotton here was dull at an ad- vance of 1-16o with 100 bales delivered on contract. Augusta advanced 1-16c. and New Orleans and Wilmington Bc. New Orleans sold 2500 and Memphis 1250 Au- gusta received today -87- bales, against 290 this day last week and 193 last year Memphis 97, against 29 last week and 31 last year; St. Louis 263, against 704 last week and A last year, and Houston S66 against 1903 last week and 1880 last year.
 The receipts at New Orleans tomorrow are estimated at $50 to 400 bales, against 498 last Thursday and 1246 last year. The receipts at the ports today were S9i0 bales, against SS01 last week and S632 last year. Thus far this week they are 52,252 bales against 62,940 thus far last week. The seni-weekly receipts, as re- ported by New Orleans, are 18000, against 1000 in 1892; shipments, 39,00O, against 23,000 in 1892.
 The news was enough to make the aver age bear view with alarm" his position in the market. One of the most striking features is the large demand from out siders. It has heretofore been said by many that cotton could not go up be- cause outside buying was lacking.
 It is not lacking now. All the leading commission houses down town have plenty of outside business. In addition, there was a good demand today for local southern and European operators. The news was generally bullish.
 The Liverpool spot sales were enor- nous. The Manchester market was firm. Silver again advanced. Spot prices here-and at the south were raised. Dry weather and fears of frost were re- ported from Texas. It is too early in many parts of Louisiana, and the season everywhere seems to be backward. - New Orleans was heavy buyer here. Although the short interest has been considerably reduced within the last four or five days there are those who be- lieve that there is still a large interest on that side of the market yet to be liquidated, and the tone of the market is considered firm. The transactions here were unusually large.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Selma to Have a Uniform Rank.

Thirty-three names have been secured and a division of the Uniform Ranl Knights of @Pythias will be formed in thi. city at once.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
. The Armistice Extended.

London, April 17.-A dispatch to the Central News says that peace ratifica- tions will be exchanged within three weeks, and that the armistice has been extended to midnight, May s.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
The Manchester Guardian's Summary.

Manchester, April 1.-The Guardian in it's commercial article says:
 The holiday feeling has prevailed so that the attendance has been meager, and the market unsettled Producers, guarding against a possible advance of cotton, have raised their quotations. A fair trade has been done where sellers have been reasonable. There has been a fair eastern inquiry, but at figures gen. orally unavoidable. The China demand has been slow and the rumors of peace have had little effect. The business has been confined to speculative orders. Bus ness elsewhere has been moderate. Yarns have been strong in sympathy with cotton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

Advanced Another Cent Kerosene oil was advanced another cent here today by the Standard.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
British Merchants Pleased.

London, April 1.-The Earl of Kim berly, secretary of state for foreign af- fairs, who has been spending the Easter recess in the country, suddenly made his appearance in London this afternoon, and the Globe, on the authority of Elk change Telegraph company, says it is understood that his return is connected with the conclusion of the peace negotia- tionS between China and Japan, and the situation of the Nicaraguan dispute.
 The Standard publishes interviews with number of merchants in the east ern trade, all of whom express themselves as pleased with the terms of settlement between China and Japan. They have no doubt that the conclusion of peace will relieve the stagnation of the eastern trade, and express the conviction that the opening of cotton factories in China will not seriously affect the cotton indus tries of Lancashire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Bnglish Editorial Opinion.

London, April 17.-A dispatch to the Globe from Shimonseki says u Hung Chang will start for home today, hav ing conceded all of Japans demands.
 The St. James Gazette says: If Ja- pan declines to be frightened Russia may come to the conclusion that she would better not try force. Meanwhile England is benevolent, and has no feel ing of anger toward Japan. The open ing of factories in China by Japan does not mean that she will have monopoly of such industries as England could also open factories if she choose"
 The Pail Mall Gazette, commenting on the terms of peace between China i'd Japan as defined by the imperial edict just issued in Pekin, says:
 ''The conditions are better than those mentioned in the Times dispatches yes terday, but the cession of Formosa. will surely displease England, while the ces- sion of Port Arthur will be objected to by Russia.
 "Our government" the Gazette says, '.may safely be depended upon to do nothing, however, unless the other pow CTS take action.
 The Russian journals, according to dispatches from St. Petersburg, are more vigorous in their utterances than the English press. and sound the warning that the signing of such a treaty of peace as indicated by the dispatches of the last twenty-four hours will be prelude to a wider, though unnecessary, armed conflict.