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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
musicians awaiting

with knights and musicians awaiting their turn to march.
 The first eight divisions required nearly four hours to get in motion. The grand commandery of Mississippi was led by Texan band, typical southerners, excel lent marchers and good players. These closed the eighth division.
 The ninth division was led by the Me tropolitan band of Detroit, marching as a cross. The Michigan Knights followed with the exception of Detroit Command cry No 1.
 Illinois. with the famous Apollo com manderies of Chicago led the tenth di- visions.
 California Commandery No 1, at the head of the Elventh division. mounted and wearing a regalia almost barbaric in its munificence of velvet and embroid cry, rode through a constant roar of ap- plauSe and cheers. Every man among them was physically giant, and Com mander Hubert was evidently fully sat isfied with the reception accorded him and his commandery by the people of Boston. Oakland commandery of Cali fornia followed directly in their wake, but on foot. These, too, were all sturdy men, full of health and vgor and ele- gantly dressed Their welcome was scarcely less hearty than that of their see, Georgia and Missouri followed, and all drew forth applause as they marched, especially the GeorgiaHs and the knights from St. Louis, who were accompanied by a regular army band from the Jeffer- son barracks.
 The First division reached the review ing stand a the end of the route at l :06 o'clock. The sinking sun shone through the dials of the clocks of the Quincy house tower marking 5:33 as the end of the Thirteenth and last division reached the reviewing stand The men of Kansas led the division. Then came Maryland commandery and Baltimore and Crusade communicates of Baltimore, marching to the tune of Maryland, My Mary land"
 Omaha commandery, fresh and smil- ing from the heart of the country, came between the Marylanders and the Virginia. Colorado, North Corolna and South Dakota, bearing a sheaf of ripened grain. Montana and Wyoming, small in numbers, but fresh and vigorous, closed the story of the great procession.
 Although it had expected that the pro ceedings following the parade formally opening the twenty-eighth triennial con clave of the grand encampment would be inaugurated by 8 o'clock this after noon, it was 6 o'clock before Most Emi- nent Sir Hugh McCurdy stepped from his four-in-hand in front of the Masonic temple.
 The conclaVe was opened in due form with impressive devotional services, con ducted by the grand prelate Sir Andrew M. J. McGrath. The grand master then addressed the worshipful assembly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
SOUTHERN CROP CONDITION.
The Reports as to Cotton Are Generally Un- satisfactory Much and Too
 Little Rain.

Washington Aug 27.-rhe following Is a synopsis of the crop conditions for the week ending today. as reported to the weather bureau by telegrams this morn- ing:
 North Carolina-Rainfall generally beneficial, except slightly injurious to cotton. Cotton still two weeks late and needs dry, clear weather; not a boil open.
 South Carolina-Weather generally favora ble except too much rain in places, causing cotton to shed and rust It is opening freely in southern counties.
 Georga-Too much rain for cotton, which is rusting and shedding.
 Florida-Cotton continues unsatisfac- tory, being ravaged by rust and she'd ding; needs rain.
 Alabama-Cotton improving; is being damaged by rot, rust and worms; pick ing progressing slowly.
 Mississippi-Heavy rains have done se- rious damage to the crop in the lowlands and boil worms have injured the plant locally. Picking begun and first bale marketed in southern portion.
 Louisiana-Showers of the week scat tered, but too frequent in the sugar and rice belt, interfering with the harvesting of rice, corn and hay; worms, shedding and rust in cotton; picking begun. Cane generally favcrably effected and growing. Weather warm; sun fairly abundant.
 Texas-Scattered showers have occur red during the week, but the amount of rain has not been sufficient to be bene- needed for cotton and fall crops. Cotton picking has progressed slowly.
 ArkansafCottoh slightly improved, but rain will be highly beneficial.
 TenHessee-Cotton beginning to suffer, and is shedding forms.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
HIS CRIES WERE P|TEOUS But the Men Only Saw a Float
 k7g Hat "AND W $ KEEP THE WATCH"
 7 Said ze9 dsOn to His Son as He Went to
 Drown Himself luI HIS H,- HAD RUN WITH ANOTHER MAN
HIS % HAD RUN WITH ANOTHER MAN
And Left Seven Children Behind-Then Wilson Came to Birmingham and Bought His Burial Suit-His
 Mind Was Unhinged.

Gadsden, Aug. 27-(Specia1.)- )-Zeab Wilson committed suicide by drowning this morning near Attalla. Several days ago his wife ran away from home with another man and since then Wilson has been acting like a crazy man.
 He went to Birmingham and purchased suit of clothes and a watch and brought them home, carefully laid them away and told his son to keep the watch for himself. but that he wanted to be buried in the clothes. The son became alarmed at his actions and kept a watch on his father.
 Wilson informed his family this morn- ing that he was going to Doziers mill, near by, and take boat ride and again cautioned his boy to keep the watch. He left the house and soon after some men at work around the mill heard piteous appeals for help coming from the direc- tion of the mill pond. They hurried to the spot, but could see nothing but a floating hat.
 young man dived for Wilson and in the second attempt succeeded in bringing the dead body up.
 Wilson was the father of seven chil- dren. His wife's conduct was such a shock as to drive him mad. It Is sup posed that he called for help in order to prevent the suspicion of suicide He was brother of H. V. Wilson of this city,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
LEGAL LIGHTS ABLAZE.
Meeting of American Bar Association at De. troit-ColoneI Troy Elected Member
 of the General Council.

Detroit Mich, Aug. 27.-The American Bai association convened in eighteenth annual session in the auditorium of the Young Mems Christian association build ing this morning The hall was crowded with delegates and members of the local bar.
 Among those who occupied the plat form were Justices Brewer and Brown of the supreme court of the United States and Justice w. H. Taft of the United States circuit court.
 James c. Carter, the president of the association, called the session to order at Il o'clock and immediately proceeded to the reading of his annual report, which was a very long document.
 The report of the executive committee was to the effect that under the constt- tuition twenty-seven members had been admitted to the association in the past year. The secretary read a list of nom nations for membership in the associa- tion, which had been passed by the gen eral council. There were 12S names in the list, eighty-seven of whom were from Michigan. The secretary was instructed 10 cast one ballot, and all were declared elected. Among those eleqted from Mich igan was Henry T. Thurber, private sec retary to President Cleveland.
 The general council was elected as fol- lows
 Alabama, D. s. Troy; Arkansas, M. M. conn; CanfOrn1a, James A. Gibson, Col orado. Cass E. Hoyington; Connecticut, Morris r. Tyler; Delaware, l. G. Grubb; District of Coulmbia. Henry Wise Gar nett; Florida. R. w. Williams; Georgia, P. w. Meldrim; Idaho. H. Stewart Gre gory; Illinois, Henry w. Rogers; Indiana, R. s. Taylor; Iowa, Alvin J. McCreary; Kansas. John D. Millgen; Kentucky. Helen Bruce; Louisiana, Judge w. w. Howes; Maine, c. s. Eilly Maryland. John T. Mason; Massachusetts, Leonard A. Jones: Michigan. P. G. Wanty; Min nesota, Ralph Phelan; Mississippi, R. II. Thompson; Missouri, Charles Claf1m Allen; Montana, Wilber r. Sanfders; Nebraska, ]. M Woolworth; New Hamp- shire, Joseph w. Fellows; New Jersey, R. Wayne Parker; New York, William H. Robertson; North Carolina, John L. Bridges North Dakota, Budge Corbett; Ohio, Sam F. Hurt; Oregon. Charles Fl. Karr; Pennsylvania, Walter c. Smith Rhode Island, A. M. Eaton; South Caro- fina, s. c. Nettles South Dakota, J. W. Right: Tennessee, J. M. Dckinson: Texas, J. J. H. Scott; Vermont s. c. Schunt Jeff Virginia, James Lyons; Washington, Charles E. Shepard; West Virginia, J. B. Somerville; Wisconsin, Bur w. Jones' Wyoming. Charles N. Potter; Arizona, no member: Indian territory, J. w. Me Loud; Oklahoma, Henry E. Asp New Mexico. no member; Utah. R. B. Shepard.
 The secretary's report showed that the association had 1117 members exclusive of those elected this morning. The treas urer's report shows a balance on hand of $3700 an increase of $500 over last year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
GREENHUT STILL FIGHTS.
His Attorney Makes Unavailing Objectionto
 the Confirmation of Decree.

the Confirmation OI Decree.
 Chicago, Aug. 27.-Objections to the confirmation of the recent sale of the whisky trust plants was heard today in the federal court by Judge Seamen They were made on behalf of Joseph Greenhut Nelson Morris, John F. Olm- stead and Charles T. Lindsay. The chief points urged were that the court has no Jurisdiction, that the decree of July 5 did not approve of an assignment; that the ownership of the shares claimed to be held by the reorganization company is still in dispute before the master, and that the American Spirits company of New York was not in existence at the time of the sale on behalf of the re- ceiver.
 Levi Mayer asked that the whole of these objections should be stricken from the file on the ground that the Greenhut and other complainants were in no way interested, affected or aggrieved by the sale. Attorney Eddy, on behalf of the complainants, intimated that if the ob- jections filed were overruled his clients would contest the form of the decree and would if necessary take the case to the supreme court.
 After hearing arguments, the court en- tered the decree confirming the sale, but allowed the objections to remain on file for the purpose of showing the attitude of the parties and exact grounds for the objections.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
eERMAN-AMERIoAN VETERANS.
A Very Hearty Reception in Bremen-They
 Cheer the Kaiser

Bremen Haven, Aug. 27.-The steamer Fulda, from New York August IT, landed fourteen German-American veterans here today. The veterans were received by the Bremen Veteran association and proceeded at once to Bremen
 As the veterans disembarlted in Bre- mer Haven they formed in line and were addressed by the president of the Unter- wesen district. At the end of the speech cheers were given for the kaiser. After ward, headed by the naval artillery and a band of music the visitors marched to the sheds of the North German Lloyd Steamship company, where the leader of the German-Americans presented their entertainers with a memorial medal, the gift of the German American unions. The veterans started for Bremen at S:30 a m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
THE FORTY FIFTH STAR.
Utah Is to Glitter on the Field of "Old
 Glory"

Washington, Aug. 27.-Another star, the forty-fifth, is to be added to the flag The new star will represent Utah, and the order for its adoption to the national colors was issued by Secretary Lamont today. The star will be added to the right of the fourth row from the top. The order for the additional star is ac- companied by one changing the size Of the colors. Heretofore the standard has been 6x5 feet The new order makes the regulation size feet 6 inches by feet . inches.
 The order provides for the new colors to be issued to all infantry, artillery and the battalions of engineers, and also for new standards for all cavalry. The new flags will be very handsome. They are to be made of the finest American silk, and their cost will be quite considerable,
 Utah will not attain statehood until the 4th day of next July, but all the flags heretofore contracted for and issued will contain the star heralding the admission of that territory into the union of the United States.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
RANSOM RBAPPoINTED.
His Commission Was Signed by the Presi
 dent Saturday

His Commission Was Signed by the Presi-
 dent Saturday.
 Washington, Aug. N.-The uncertainty concerning the case of Hon. Matt w. Ransom of North Carolina was ended today by the announcement of the ex- senator's reappointment to the position of minister to Mexico, declared vacant by the decision of Acting Attorney General Conrad, that Ransom's nomination to the mission during his senatorial term was unconstitutional
 It was known pretty generally in offi- chal circles yesterday that the commits sion of MT. Ransom would be received at the White House today. and some sur prise was expressed by those cognizant of the facts that it had not been received, because their information was that the commission had been signed Saturday. That this understanding is correct is borne out by the date of the document, which came in today's White House mail, and is dated August "A.
 It is stated at the treasury that Mir Ransom will lose one month and twenty seven days as minister to Mexico at $17,500 a year. that being the period in- terventng between Auditor Holcombs opinion and the date of his reappoint- ment. The minister drew his pay up to the list of July last. Auditor Holcomb did not pass his July account holding that while he was de facto minister to Mexico he was disqualified from holding the position by having been member of the same congress that increased the pay of the Mexican mission, to which he was subsequently, appointed. MT. Ram som will have to look to congress for his salary and expenses during the interim.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
REGISTRATIONS.
A Quiet Wedding at Summer6eld of interest 10 Birmingham People.

Selma, Aug. H.-(Special.)-T was happy wedding in Summerfield this morning. Two weeks ago Mrs. Matte I-evandaise, a charming young widow from the Magic City, arrived on a visit to her uncle, MT. w. H. Bosworth. This morning MT. S. J. Beggs, accompanied by his friend, MT. c. l.. Stryder, reached Selma and at once secured conveyance and drove to the historic village, and in the Bosworth home there was a quiet, but elegant wedding.
 Rev. c. A. Cornell pronounced the sol emn words that made MT. Beggs and Mrs. Lavanda,s man and wife. MT and Mrs. Beggs returned to Selpa in time to dine at the Albert and catch the afternoon train for Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
MERlDlAN'S BOARD OF TRADE.
Officers and Directors Elected at the Annual
 Meeting Yesterday.

Meridian, Miss, Aug. H.-(Special.)- At the annual meeting of the hoard of trade and cotton exchange, held this after noon, the following board of directors and officers for the ensuing year were elected:
 Board of directors; H. M Threefoot, A. S. Johnston, J. T. Lyle J. M. Caine, Edwin McMorries, J. w. Broach, J. II. Wright.
 Officers: B. F. Ormond, president J. Q. Lyle, first vice-president A. S. John ston, second vice-president: Edwin Me Worries, Urea asurer; $. F. Gill; secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
SAVANNAH AND WESTERN BONDS.
MT. Borg Makes an Important Announce
 ment to the Security Holders.

New York, Aug. 27.-The Savannah and Western first mortgage consolidated bondholders' committee, simon Borg chairman, announces that bondholders desiring to have their proportion of the new consolidated bonds of the Central of Georgia Railway company cashed by the syndicate at S5 and interest from September l. 1895. as provided by the phan must give written notice of the fact to the committee, and such election must also be indorsed on the certificate issued by the Central Trust company on or before September 10. Should any certih- cate hoder desire to syndicate his ailot- ment of the new consolidated bonds, or fail to notify the committee of his de- sire to accept cash for his proportion Of such bonds. or fail. after such notice, to have his certificate stamped with such assent on or before September 10 he will be deemed to have elected to become a member of the consolidated bond syn dicate on the terms provided in the modified terms of purchase" Bonds can be deposited with the Central Trust com pany of New York on payment Of 25 per cent bond until further notice.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
Love Is an Embezzler,

Washington, Aug. 27.-The press dis patches from Bogota announcing that ar engagements are being made for the ex- tradition of Love on a charge of embez- element relative to C. A. Love, who was assistant postmaster at Calvert, Tex. Love, while acting in his official capacity in charge of the money order funds, made off with several hundred dollars. He was a young man, aged 22 years, and was last seen at Galveston, March 9 last. where he was attending a medical college. The postoffice department offered a reward of $200 for his arrest and con arint
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
Verdict of willfn1 Murder.

London, Aug. 27.-The coroner's jury investigating the murder of Mrs. Key holds and her three children at Mans field on August Il, today returned yer dict of willful murder against Henry Wright, a lodger in the Reynolds house. Wright stabbed the woman and the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
JOE SHELBY STOPPED IT.
Although His Son Was Engaged Tn Recruit
 inn for tho C,1bape

ing for the Cubans.
 Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 27.-Private tel egrams from Washington express some anxiety felt by President Cleveland's cabinet over the attempt to organize and equip the Cuban flibusters in Kansas City. United States Marshal Shelby has taken a firm stand and his action has caused the leaders to close their re- oruitipg office. The marshal says he will stop the movement, even if he has to ar rest his own son, who is the accredited organizer here.
 The Spanish minister at Washington has sent emissaries here to investigate the organization of an armed force 70 assist the Cuban insurgents, and 1t is possible the matter will give rise to an correspondence.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28

of $5 $10 and $20 or of the denominations of $l and $2 as available at the time of application will be sert by express to the order of the depository from the treasury at Washington. For deposits made early in the day the remittance will go forward for the same day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
BRISTOL TUNNEL ON FIRE.
Efforts Being Made to Prevent the Flames
 Reaching Coal Vein.

Zanesville, O., Aug. 27.-Bristol tunnel, 1900 feet long. on the Somerset and Straitsville division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, is on fire. One hundred feet of the tunnel has fallen in. All ef- forts are being made to prevent the fire from reaching the point where coal vein projects from the tunnels side. The Shawnee and Newark fire departments have gone to the scene of the fire. This tunnel was set on fire during the strike of 1884, at which time the damage amounted to many thousand dollars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
A Good Showing.

New York, Aug. 27.-The Southern Railway company's annual report will show the balance carried to the credit of profit and loss for the year ended June 30, 1895, was $S95, ,000, after paying all charges, including interest and rentals accruing during the year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
BROKER LYMAN MISSING.
It Is Feared He Was Caught Under the Pa
 dls Wheels.

uIe WIG 5IS.
 New York, Aug. 27-Robert w. Inman, the cotton broker, whose sloop yacht Adelaide was run down by the iron steamboat Perseus in the bay off Nor tons Point, had not returned to his experiments this morning. nor had any news concerning him been received in his official office at the Cotton exchange building. It is now feared that he was caught under the paddle wheel of the Perseus and killed. All others of the party have been accounted for.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
Woman Workers of Methodism.

Asheville, N. C., Aug. 27.-The Woman's Parsonage and Home Mission society of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, closed a weeks convention here tonight Little Rock Ark, was selected as the place for the next meeting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
The Negligent Engineer Brought Back.

Denver, Col. Aug. 27-Helmuth Loes- cher, the engineer whose alleged negli- gence caused the Gumry hotel explosion, was brought back this morning from his flight south. He is formally charged with the murder of Peter Gumry and others. It is not believed here con- Viction can follow,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
An English Drummer Jailed by France.

Paris. Aug 27.-The Solel publishes dispatch from Avesnes, in the depart ment of Nord, which says that the mili tary authorities have arrested a London commercial traveller named DeGronda, and confined him in jail on a charge of eSDirOnape
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
MORRIS GRABBED THE GUN
And the Negro Left d Trail of Blood as He Fled-A Burglary at Bes-
 semer.

Bessemer, Aug. 27.--(Special)-J. w. Morrison, brother of the noted desper- ado, Jim Morrison. got into a difficulty with a negro on the Bessemer dummy and was severely beaten over the head by 45-calibre pistol in the hands of the negro, who attempted to shoot Mor- rison, but the cartridges failed to ex- .plode.
 Morrison grabbed the pistol from the negro. upon which the negro ran and Morrison. pulling his own pistol, fired at the fleeing negro, who left a trail of blood in his wake. The negro's name could not be learned. It is thought he is fatally wounded.
 Thieves broke into the store of J. W. Rardin, on Nineteenth street, by boring hole through the back door of the store, and taking therefrom some pocketknives, undershirts, six hams and sundry other goods, valued at about $25. A negro was arrested who 1t is thought is one of the guilty parties, as a knife of the brand stolen was found in his possession and an undershirt of the same pattern miss ing from the store.
 There have been several attempts at burglary here within the last month, anl the merchants are making a strenuous effort to catch the thieves.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
SAFE IN JAIL AT WETUMPKA Are the Probable MurdererS of i4Ts o'T Mir. Harlow. THE EVIDENCE IS STRONG May Have Been Killed in the Cabin and Dragged r to the Track. COLONEL HERBERT WILL MAKE A SPEECH ar But Cannot Fix the Date - Congressman Denson and Clarke May Shiver Bances
 A Conductor Discovers Queer ?
 - Stowaway-A Fire.
COLONEL HERBERT WILL MAKE A SPEECH

Montgomery, Aug. 27.-(SpeciaD.-A resident of Coosada, who is in the city today, reports that two negro men, sup posed to be the murderers of MT. Harlow, the white man found dead near the rail road track up there last Thursday, had been captured and lodged in the We tumpka jail. The cireumstantial evil dence is strong against them. A bloody iron pin, with which the negroes had beat Harlow's brains out, was found near the body, but no blood was on the ground, showing that the crime had not been committed there, but elsewhere, and the body dragged there afterwards. In these negroes cabin, a little low structure, there was found blood stains in a cot near the side of the house, and blood stains bcspattered the shingles of the roof that run down near the cot. The negroes could not explain these stains away, but made contradictory and con fused statements about them. The au- thorities believe they have the guilty parties and excitement is at white heat among the citizens. The negroes names are not stated.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
Secretary Carlisle at His Desk.

Washington. Aug. 27.-Secretary and Mrs Carlisle reached Washington this morning after a months absence. The secretary resumed his desk today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-28
THE PORTE COMES TO TIME.
Emphatic Assurances of the Safety of Amer
 ican Citizens in Tarsus.

ican Citizens in Tarsus
 Washington, Aug. 27.-A cablegram re- ceived at the state department this morn ing from Minister Terrell at Constanti- nople contained this gratifying informa- ton: "The porte gives emphatic assur- ances of security for American citizens at Tarsus."