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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
COL. LEROY WEAVER.

CHArTA NooaA, March 21.-Col. Leroy Weaver, aged 81 years, died today of bron- chitis. With his death passed away one of the quaintest characters of the south of fifty years ago, whose eccentricities could have delighted Charles Dickens. He was born and reared in Selma, Ala, and was married early in life to Miss Lagrande, father was a pioneer in Alabama, and &C., quired the famed cane creek or black belt of Dallas county from the Indians.
 Colonel Weaver was at one time estimated to be worth S1 ,0C0 ,0C0, and was promi. nently identified before the war with the steam boat business on the Alabama river, while the firm of Weaver 6 Goldsby were promoters of the Selma, Rome and Dalton railroad, which they built as far as Rome in 1877. President Grant appointed him governor of New Mexico, which office he resigned after three months. He Is said to have lost the bulk of his immense fortune in the days of reconstruction through the defalcations of the treasurer of Alabama and trustee of Dallas county, on whose bond he went. Colonel Weaver attained the rank of brevet- colonel In the diplomatic missions on which he was sent by the con- federate government, and lost large DOT tion of his fortune in slaves by the war.
 He was a man of high honor, from an excellent family of the old school. and never recovered from the blow to his pride caused by the loss of his property. He married again, which met with the dis. Chattanooga in 1877, where he has lived an impenetrable mystery to everyone, having no intimates. Nevertheless he was a great student and was graduate of Princeton, Yale and the University of France. The remains were taken to Selma for burial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
A FEAST OF MUSIC
At the First Baptist Church hy Cin- cinnati Artists, Which Was En-
 joyed by Large Audience.

Last night a large, enthusiastic and ap- preciative audience assembled at the First Baptist church to enjoy a complimentary musicale in honor of Gen. and Mrs. B. w. Rucker by MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Guch- en berger of the Cincinnati College of Music and Symphony society.
 , The large church was not only filled to it's utmost seating capacity, but standing room was at premium. The audience was one of unusual intelligence, and the music by MT. and Mrs. Guchenberger was appreciated in the highest degree, and those present showed this testimony by rapturous and continued applause at the conclusion of each number.
 The piano solos by MT. Guchenberger were delightful and he displayed the won- derful gift which he possesses. As a pianist he is an artist that can only be ap. preciated by being heard.
 Mrs. Guchenberger's singing was so sweet and beautiful that the audience was carried by storm. Sue was applauded round after round and when the last num- Der was finished the people seemed hardly satis6ed;s they wanted more. She has a beautiful, rich and sweet mezzo soprano voice, with compass of two octaves, that is well trained. All in all she is an ex- quisite singer and her singing was never enjoyed more than by the audience at the First Baptist church last night.
 The following programme was carried ont:
 P1duO SoiO. Selectou .'Shubert's Serenade' e'.....................L Lotl Songs M Msal, Ask What VI at Thou i lou wit'' Deko1en @
 (b), "Cradle Song'' g''..................No Norris
 (c), ''I Attempt From Loves Sick Piano nsss soo tG ta5 Le Rossienoi rufisl Eisiz
 (b), 'Regandon" "........................R Raff Song, 'Evermore Lost to Me-" organ
 accompaniment. ......-............... Bach Piano solos (a), ]" Elegischer Gesang''
 ....................... Philipp Scharwenka
 (b), "Polish Dance''. Xaver Scharwenka Songs (a), "Oh That We Two Were May
 ing''. ........................ Nevin
 (b), Malaga-Mobile (southern
 ldyip ScnieiiIar,n Il
 An effort is being made to induce MT. and Mrs. Guchen berger to remain over un- til Sunday, and if they do chance will be afforded the public to hear them at one of the churches.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
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lican party than with the populist party or the silver party.
 Nearly year ago many of the most in- huential sugar planters of Louisiana allied themselves with the republican party. They. worked for and voted with that party in the last congressional elections, and now they are preparing to covert Louis jana to that party. They have subscribed $50, ,000, which Is to be increased to S150, 900, to start a republican paper in New Orleans. The first issue of the paper is to appear about May 1. It is to be daily morning paper.
 It will cost more than $150, 900 to estab- fish a new morning paper in New Orleans, but those who are behind the enterprise have plenty of money and are willing to pay to have their political views circulated. Being converts to republicanism they are like converts generally, very much in earnest. The democratic party will, of course, remain the great party ofthe south. But 1t is within the bounds of probability that before the end of this century the republican party will have become highly respectable and influential party in tha aopth
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
STILL DRAGGING ALONG.
, CONTESTED CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION

THE CONTESTED CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
 EXAMINATION STILL BEING HELD.
 Investigation of the November election, in so far as tue Birmingham boxes are concerned, still drags along wearily enough. But really nothing of startling nature can be expected in the testimony of the contestee since the contestant failed to prove any fraud, bulldozing, intimidation or anything else tending to show that the election was not perfectly honest and fair, in Birmingha at least.
 Yesterday morning MT. l.. J. Haley was put on the stand before Commissioner Thad Weatherly. He was deputy sheriff on duty at the city hall box, beat 37, and says everything was quiet and orderly and, so The negroes, he said, did not take as much interest in that election as they manifested in previous elections. He said the negroes of late years had shown tendency to in- dependentism in politics. He had been resident of Birmingham seven years and never saw quieter or more orderly elec- tion than the one in November.
 Judge Joeeph H. Montgomery was the next witness on the stand. The contestant tried to prove that duplicate registration certificates were issued from the office of Green Montgomery, in the Lane & Terry building, by Mir. J. 0. Carmichael. Some evidence tending to establish such fact was introduced, but Judge Montgomery StaCeu Ou the stanu yesterday tnat II any thing of the kind was done he knew 'noth- ing at all about it.. He was in his office frequently during the day, and had no iu- timation of duplicate registration certif- cates being furnished from his office or from any other place.
 Witness said he was at the court house box considerable portion of the day, and noticed that the colored voters did not par ticipate to any great extent in the election, not as much so as in previous elections. During his residence of six years in Bir- mlngham witness said he had never seen the negroes manifest so little interest in elections.
 MT. Vaughan, attorney for contestant, asked the witness if he did not tell one MT. Wood that. if he had lost his registration certificate, he could get duplicate from MT. Stiles at the probate judge's office. Witness said he did not, but that he did tell some one that if he could not get dupli- cate from the probate judge's office, then he didn't know where he could get one.
 Evidence touching the published report that MT. Aldrich would remove to Cincin nati to engage in business at the termina- tion of his connection with the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company will be of- ferpd to.dav
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
NOW BEHIND THE BARS.

NEW ORLEANS, March 21.-The twenty eight men indicted yesterday evening by the grand jury charged with murder, as stated yesterday, are now, with the excep- ton of very few, within the brick walls of the Parish prison, where they will re- main until day is fixed by the district at- torney for the hearing of their cases before whichever section of the criminal district court they may be allotted. As soon as the men received the information of their hav- ing been indicted they began to report at the sheriff's office and gave themselves up into custody, All of the men having been indicted for murder, which is not bailable, they will be compelled to remain within the prison doors until discharged from cus- tody by the courts upon the hearing of their case.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
SECONDS SHUT OUT,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 2l.-The New York Giants played their last game of ball here today They leave for the north tomorrow and on the way will play the local clubs of the following cities: Colum- bia, s. o., Charlotte, N. o., Danville, Richmond, Portsmouth and Norfolk, Va. The regulars today gave pretty exhibi- ton of ball playing, shutting out the second team. Following is the score:
 Runs-Regulars, 5; second team, 0. Base hits-Regulars, q; second team, 9. Errors-Regulars, 2; second team, B.. Batteries-Regulars, Clark, Krauss and Farrell second team, German, Meekin and Wilson.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
BEANEATERS WIN,

CHARLESTON, s. o., March 21.-The Washington and Boston clubs of the Ma tional League met at the park this alter noon. This was the first game that the weather has permitted here. Both clubs were in very good shape and played well. The ground was in fair condition and the audience small on account of frequent dis appointment and a very, unpleasant west wind. The game was snappy, but far from errorless, and while some hard work was shown, there were no brilliant plays |. Following Is the score:
 Runs-Wsshington, 4; Boston, 8. Bat Washington, Mercer, Mularky and Mcclure; Boston, Bolan, Wilson and Warner
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
DEATH RECORD.
DIR. T. c. V. BARKELY.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 21.-Dr. T. 0. V. Barkely, tue eminent physician and surgeon, was found dead in bed this morning by his valet, having expired but a few hours before. He retired about mid night last night in excellent spirits and seemingly well. The coroner's jury gave tion of the heart, without resort to post mortem. Dr. Barkely held the chair of genies urinary diseases h the medical col lege and was one of the most popular men in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
NO MORE BLOODSHED.

NEW YORK, March 20.-A Herald Bar ranco, Peru, cable says: The contendng forces near Lima agreed to an armistice after Tuesday's fight and hostilities were not resumed yesterday. Stragglers from the capital report that through the inter- vention of diplomats a provisional govern ment was formed. It is believed this ac- tion will tend to solve the difficulties and will prevent further loss of life, which, it is reported. was very heavy during the three days fighting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty four hours: Fair weather, with increasing cloudiness; southeasterIy winds; warmer in northern portion,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
A PARODY.

SAVANNAH, Ga., March 21.-Two teams of the Pittsburg team played game of ball here, in which the colts were victorious. The game was a parody on baseball and only lasted six innings. The game was witnessed by ten men and boy. Follow ing is the score:
 Runs-Colts, 10; regulars. g. Base hits. Colts, g. regulars, Il. Errors-Colts, 3; regulars, 4. Batteries-Colts, Hawley 1, Hart and Mack regulars, Colcolough, Jor- dan and Sugden,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
THE APPEAL REFUSED.

RICHMOND, Va., March 2l.-The su. preme court of appeals has refused a now trial to Philip Norman Nicholas, trapper, who was convicted two years ago of drown ing his two associates, Mills and Wiikin- son, by throwing them out of boat while crossing James river on the returning from taking a bee tree. Nicholas will be resentenced, and nay pay the death pen city unless executive ciemency intervenes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
HUNTING FOR CoNTRABAND.

LONDON, March 21.-A Central News dispatch from Shanghai says: Japanese war vessels have been searching British and German merchantmen in the Gulf of Pechili for contraband of war. Aeolus, the cruiser, has been ordered to lie at Taku and the Chinese have a number of Junks ready to be sunk at that place in order to block the entrance 10 the Pei Ho river.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
NOTHING KNOWN IN HAVANA.

] JACKSONVILLE, March 21.-A special to the Times Union from Port Tampa says
 Nothing has been heard in Havana up to the time of the sailing of the Olivette yes- schooner Irene had been fired on by Span-
 ish cruiser. There is no reliable news of
 the insurrection. The Havana papers con-
 tain nothing of importance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
WHY NOT BE JoLLY9
Greensboro Beacon.

GreensDOro Beacon.
 The AGE-HERALD Is so jolly over the tip that it is going to have little brother soon it can't keep still. It fairly bubbles over in anticipation, and we really believe il it should be twins the town could not hold the AGE HERALD-it would be so proud. Not only does 1t intend to be present at the "encroachment' Malaprop's word but has, to use a strained metaphor, al- ready pledged the health of the unborn inc fant and extended the right claw of fellow ship to the unhatched chick.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

sioner Wilson says: You are advisedsthat all salaries paid to State and county off, cers, by reason of their official positions, whether as stated salaries or in fees res ceived from the municipality or from any persons or corporations whatever, are wholly exempt from income tax. and should not be entered upon any return.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

as-The present management or the A GE-H ERALD has no claim against advertisers a or SubScrtb- CTS prior to February 11th, 1S90. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been sold and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
DADEVILLE COIRTING.

DADEvILLE, March 21.-[Special Corre- spondence. ]-Circuit court is in session this week. Several attorneys are here from different places. Among them are G. A. Sorrell and P. O. Stephens of Alexander City and Barnes Bros. of Opeiika.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly Tor the AGE-HERALD on the standard thermome' ter at Hughes' drug store, corner Nine- teenth street and Second avenue. The fig ures given are in all instances for tempera- ture recorded in the shade and on north ern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
MURAGA RESIGNS.

MADRID, March 21.-senor E. de Mur- aga, Spanish minister in Washington, minister of foreign sffairs has refused to accept it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

A SOUTH HIGHLANDS BLAZE.-About 8 o'clock last night the residence of MT. &. D. Lanier, at the corner of Avenue and Twenty first street, caught fire from fue in a rear room. Two alarms were turned in, but the fire was soon extnguished, and but little damage was done.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
NICHOLS COMES TO TERMS.

COLUMBIA, s. O., March 21.-Nichols, the prize pitcher of the Boston team, who has been sulking in Kansas City, demand ing more money, wired Manager Sslee that he is ready to come to terms and join them. He will probably join the team here on the 18th.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
LIBERATED THREE PRISONERS. =

WOODWARD, Okla, March 21.-A mob broke ipto the jail here last night, over powered the guards and deputies and liber- sted three prisoners, Will Biackshear, Tom Yost and Edwin Lahr. The guards made stout resistance, succumbing only to over whslming numbers. No one was seriously hurt so far as known, and not a shot was fired. The guards claim to have recognized some members of the mob.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

AN industrial journal strikes note or alarm in saying that bituminous coal loses it's valuable qualities in exposure to the atmosphere, and hence is not desirable for export purposes. While this is true to some extent, it does not affect the Alabama export coal It is only after exposure of some months that coal .deteriorates, and the Alabama coal is out Of the mine but a few days or weeks. at most, before it is consumed. The great bulk of the coal shipped South from our mines is used for steam purposes, and is eeded at once.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
BROOKLYNs IN AUGUSTA. ..

AUGUSTA, Ga., MarcL 2l.-The Brook | lyn team arrived in Augusta today. They had short practice during the afternoon and will play an exhibition game tomorrow, making up two teams with their own team.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age-Herald Reporters
 Resume of Happenings.

THE OPERA, "Tria1 by Jury,o to te soon presented by amateurs, is one of Gill bert & Sulivan's best compositions. It is rarely given by professionals because it is too short for an entire evening and, too long for an interlude.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

SENATOR MORGAN said to a Washington correspondent that he didn't think at frst the Cuban revolution would amount to anything, but now he thinks it is serious affair. If the revolutionists can hold out for year they will receive large reinforce. ments of men and money from the United States. There are plenty of men in this country eager to engage in war, not only against Spain, but any other country. The Senator sad he was in favor of the annexa- tion of Cuba, by purchase or otherwise. He thinks 1t only question of time when Cuba will throw off the Spanish yoke.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

THE modern novel is written without character-only personages figure in it- there is not enough of morality in it to give it character.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
HORSE. BACK RIDING.

Chicago Post.
 After all it seems Governor Mckinley only went to Thomasville, Ga. . to enjoy a horse back ride, and Medill, Kohlsaat and Lawson are merely there to pass judgment on his riding
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

THE New York Times suggests that when Il foreigner is killed m this country the Federal government pay the indemnity and then call on the State in which the crime was committed for reimbursement.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
POLITICS A PRESCRIPTION

The story is going the rounds of the press that Governor McKinley's physician advised him not to take politics during his southern trip. What funny man that doct0r muat he
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

THE violet is the first flower of spring. It is fast and forward and loses it's reputation for modesty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
OUR CREDIT ESTABLISHED.


 The ridiculous growl of Manning and Howard willshave no effect upon those 1t is intended to reach. The credit of the state Is too firmly established to be affected by anything that such political blatherskites and advunturers might say. Just at this time, when the governor is endeavoring,to readjust the state debt in accordance with an act of the last general assembly, its pur- pose is too patent and should bring only contempt upon those engaged in it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

SHOOT nrst ana explain IaCer 5senH to oe the Spanish way of doing ik A Mobile Register.
 ham AGE. HERALD upon the recV(pt of it's linotype type-setting machines. Such machines add immensely to the facility with which newspapers are published, and at the same time greatly decrease the cost of publication. With such machines at command, there may be looked for mate- rial and rapid improvement of Birming- hams long established and ably edited daily.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

COLLECTOR BYxBEE of Hartford recently wrote to the Commissioner of Internal Rev. enue inquiring whether the salaries of State and county officers are liable to the income tax. In reply Acting Commis-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

A LOCAL contemporary thinks that the United States may have to take baud in the dispute betweenEngland and Nicaragua. It would be difficult to conceive of situa- tion making such interference necessary. True, our interests in the Nicaragua canal may be endangered, but that affords no ex- cuse for interference. If this country jumps in between two other countries every time they have a dispute, it will have its hands full. SCppose Great Britain had in- terfered in our little affair with Chilli, there would have been an outburst of indigna. tion. Even the Monroe doctrine does not justify interference with England and Nica- ragua under present circumstances. The Monroe doctrine asserts that no foreign power shall acquire additional territory on the American continent, nor establish a monarchial form of government. Great Britain proposes to do neither.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

No CHANGE OF OFFICIAL The stock. holders of the Sloss Iron and Steel com- pany adjourned yesterday morning after being in session parts of two days. Only routine business was transacted and the old board of directors were elecled.. They are: Joseph Bryan, E. D. Christian, J. c. Maben, W. H. Goadby, J. c. Ruther- Gen. E. W. Fucker, A. L. Boulware. The directors held a subsequent meeting and elected the old officers as follows: Presi- dent, Thomas Sedden; Vice. President, E. W. Rucker; Secretary and Treasurer, W. L. Sims.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
BASEBALL.
THE ORIOLES FEN ROUTE.

MACON, Ga., March 21.--The Baltimore club left here today for New Orleans, stop ping at Montgomery en route, where they will play two exhibition games.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!

We are shoaoing 0uy new Zine ef W0olens byepaved 10r Me seasOn ef 1893. A0fhfng has 6een Astt ua0one 70 make Me entire fine satigaeto,y fn boint of nooeIy and /ashion.
 We haUe been foytunatS m 01r se- Ieetion ef Foreign NoOvAties. and De- HeOe Maf khe Trade z0iW agyee wifh us Maf Mey ha0e ne0e, 6een su,passea.
 Special attention is called 70 onr prices. We shall ofsr gyeater OaAues Man eaer dstore. tnOifing as a0e ao Me attention of aN buyers aho mua meet Me Hines aoih e Thoroughly good a,aieAe af q Ioz0 prize.
 We eav y0ur .zAention again 70 kae faef Maf Me neaO DunAap Hats for spring are n0zO or sale. See Mem De- fore yon make your ipnyehase.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22
PRESS OPINIONS.
A HEN ON IN GEORGIA.

Kansas City Journal.
 By the way, MT. Mckinley. isn't Georgia rather queer place to iucubate republican boom?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-22

EDDIE HARKIE IS DEAD. Little Eddie Harkie who fell down the elevator shaft in the government building on Wednesday afternoon, full mention of which was made in yesterdays AGE- HERALD, died yester- day morning at 8 o'clock after snffering intense agony. At first he did not appear to be SO badly injured, but later on the att tending physician saw that there was little hope for him. His arm had been broken and his skull fractured. He was buried yesterday afternoon in the Elyton cemetery by the side of his mother who died several years ago.