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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
CUBA.

''Secretary Gresham has got up and brushed the dust from bis knees,' remarks leading Republican paper. This means to insinuats that Gresham has been truck ling to foreign nations, and 1t also implies that if the Republicans get control of the government they will pursue very vigor- ous foreign policy. They will go in for conquest and annexation. This was the policy of Grant and of Blaine. One of the first acts of the party would be the annexa- ton of Cuba. The history of 1854 would be repeated. In that year the Spanish author ities in Cuba seized the American ship Black Warrior, named for the Indian chief for whom one of our principal rivers was also named. President Pierce at once adopted decided measures. He requested conference of John Y. Mason, Pierre Soule and James Buchanan. These brainy men met secretly and reached the conclu- sion that the purchase of Cuba by our gov ernment would be to the advantage of the United States, of Cuba and of Spain. And they further concluded that if Spain re- fused to sell the island the United States should seize it as matter of protection, and that the Black Warrior outrage gave this country ample excuse to do so.
 If this country had been as homogeneous at that period as now Cuba would be today part of the United States. But there was great jealousy on the part of the North against the South, and the animosity to. ward slavery was at it's height. The Northern States refused to take steps to- ward the acquisition of Cuba, for they de- clared that it was a Southern scheme and would rebound to the benefit of the South and to the injury of the North. Ifannexed to the U nited States it would have had all the rights of a State, and would have sent two Senators and eight representatives to Congress, and they would naturally have sympathized with the South in all matters touching slavery.
 If the United States had at that time de- termined to seize Cuba, it could have done so easily. England, France and Russia were bound up in war and could not have interiered. The enemies of Spain in the old world would have been glad to see her
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
"A BIG ROBBERY
Treasury Boxes-The Carson Mint Comes Up Short.

WARRINGTON, March 20.-Mr. Preston, director of the mint, confirms the report of the shortage in the Carson, Nev., mint. Mir. Preston's information places the shortage at S60,0OO. The fact that the shortage existed was made known to the treasury department early in February. Mir. Preston at once ordered Andrew Ma son of New York to investigate the matter. He reported that 5000 ounces of silver and 5000 ounces of gold were missing.
 Hirsch Harris, the melter and refiner at the mint, is responsible for the loss. He was appointed by President Cleveland last June. Harris is under bond of $20, ,000. Ex. Governor Adams of Nevada is superin- tendent of the mint. He first reported the shortage.
 Preston is awaiting telegram from Mason before he takes official action in the matter. Harris will be suspended pending further investigation.
 Mint Director Preston will probably go to Carson to investigate the matter person. ally, as considerable dissatisfaction mas ex- isted for some time as to the manner in which the affairs were conducted in the Carson mint.
 "The iots," said Preston, "is the result of either theft or carelessness, and from my present light fear the former"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
An Old White Man Meets Death While Walking or the A. c.
 S. Track Near Argo.

R. M. Winters, carpenter, who lived at Gadsden, was struck by Alabama Great Southern southbound freight No. 31 and killed yesterday morning. Winters was walking the track about mile south of Argo and carried some carpenter's tools in his hands. When the engineer observed that the man was making no preparations to get off the track he blew his whistle, but still the man paid no attention. When the engineer got close to him he shut her off and applied his air, at the same time giving danger alarms.
 The engine was in few feet when he turned to look back. As he did this the engine struck him and knocked him into 0 ditch on the side of the track. The train stopped and by the time the crew got to Winters he was dead.
 His body was placed in the caboose and brought to the city, where it was turned over to Warner & Smiley. 4
 Winters was about 65 years old and was supposed to have been deaf. His body will probably be shipped to Gadsden this morning, "a
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
DIED A HERO'S DEATH. In Saving the Lives of His Family
 a Brave Man
'SUCCUMBS TO THE FLAMES
Of His Burning ReSidenCe-A Mans Horrible Jump to
 His Death.

NEW YORK, March 2O.-In his heroic en- deavor to save his wife and children John Kurtz was burned to death in a four story tenement house at 168 Twenty.fifth street this morning.
 ] Kurtz, with his wife, two sons and a daughter, occupied the second floor of the building. When Kurtz reached the street door just before o'clock he discovered the vestibue ablaze. He dashed up stairs, walked his elder son, told him the house was afire and to look out for his mother. Mrs. Kurtz was quickly aroused and, fol- lowed by her son, ran up to the roof, where the greater number of the other tenants. aroused by the shouts of Kurtz, had pre- ceded her.
 Ten occupants of the third floor gained the roof, crossed 10 the adjoining house and escaped in safety. Two sisters named Schamp found escape cut off. The fremen spread tarpaulin under the window and both women dropped into it without in- jury.
 Tony Ketcham, an insurance agent who roomed on the third floor, jumped from the front window and landed on the sidewalk with nearly every bone in his body broken. He died at the hospital at 3:30. .>> The two Kurtz children jumped from the second story window, but were not seri- ously injured.
 After the fire had been put out Kurtz's body was found on the stairway leading to the roof. He had evidently attempted to follow his wife and son to the roof, but was overcome by smoke. His clothing was burned from his body and his head burned to blackened and charred lump.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
AFFIRMED AND DENIED
The Fate of the Reina Regente Still in Doubt, Though Some Evi-
 dence of Her LOSS Is Had. --f

MADRID, March 20.-Corespondencia this morning reiterates the assertion that the Reina Regenle was discovered sunk in shallow water at Bajo Aceiluno, adding that the wreck was just visible at low tide. The paper also says that the cruiser Alfonso XII has brought from the wreck the bodies of thirty of the crew of the wrecked ship. The Alfonso XII will return to the scene of the wreck with divers and dragging ap. paratus.
 A cushion washed ashore at Tarifa has been identified as having come from the cabin of the Reina Regente.
 It is asserted here that Admiral Pasquin, minister of marine, knows the truth re- garding the missing cruiser, but that no official amour cement here of her fate will be printed until the new ca binet shall have been formed. Meanwhile CadZ and Car thagena, where most of the officers and crew of the ship belonged, are in general mourning, and the women of these cities are heaping maledIctions upon the heads of the Moorish embassy, whom they look upon as the cause of the disaster, as it was upon her return trip from conveying them to Tangier that the cruiser was lost.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING.


 No human being can create 30 mething from nothing. Even man was created from the dust of the ground. The novelist must have groundwork in real life upon which to construct his plot. He must have lay figure to ciothe in imagery and upon which to hang his jewels of fancy. Even the genius of Du Maurier could not create a Trilby. He took the chief incidents in her career from the eventful life of Anna Bishop, one of the most noted singers of the first years of the century. She was a woman of great beauty, but her voice was not developed until she met Bochsa, her svengali. He developed her musical tall ent, and she became thoroughly under his control. When he was sick she could not sing. When he was taken suddenly i'll on the stage at concert she tainted.
 F. Marion Crawford admits that he drew the materials for his most successful novels from real life. His "Mr. Isaacs'' was the true history of man he met in India. AS to "The Tale of Lonely Parish" ;" he says: ''I lifted that little village bodily out of my memory and put it into my story, even to the extent of certain real names and localities.' ''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
HEAVY FIRING
On Both Sides Reported From Peru. The War Wages Warm and Dire Results Are Anticipated.

NEW YORK, March 20.-The Herald 6 Barranco, Peru, cable says: The rebels and government troops have been engaged in battle in Lima for three days. An attack by the rebels under Chief Pierola, assisted by Durand and others, began about 4 o'clock Sunday morning. All communi- cation with Lima has been cut of, and it is impossible to learn the strength of the other force. All reports are based on ru- mors and speculation.
 It is known, however, that there was a heavy cannon and musketry fire Sunday and Monday. This continued almost with out cessation until sundown of Monday. Two distinct explosions were heard on Monday, but the place where they occurred is not known.
 There was a renewal of firing at o clock Tuesday morning and it continued for six hours. It is reported that the fighting then ceased, so as to permit the contending forces to care for the dead and wounded.
 Reports from Lima are of necessity meager. From one source it is reported that President Caceres holds the palace's 8 principal plaza, Fort St. Acattlima, and the exposition square. It is also reported that he has closed all avenues of approach to his city with armed forces.
 There is another report that detachment of rebels entered the city, but they are hemmed ia by the government troops. It is also reported that the rebels are awaiting rsiu uforcements which are expected to reach the suburbs of Lima tonight. The rebels, 1t is said, have lost thirty five men this side of Lima. and will attempt to break through tue ranks of the govern ment troops at once.
 So far as Is known the houses and buiId- ings in the city are uninjured, except a few high buildings, which were riddled with bullets. All trains have stopped run ming since Saturday. Foreipuerg living in this village are endeavoring to organize an urban guard to protect property from the looters, who attempted to commit depreda- tions Monday night.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
MCKINLEY OR REED.

The Republica prophets, whose politi- cal minds are inflated with the idea that the divisions existing in the Democratic party will make sure Republican success in 1896, are busy at this time in the work of selecting a head for their ticket. Tom Reed and Mckinley seem to be in-the lead, with Allison close by and Morton next. The sound money contingent in the East want Reed, declaring him to be born leader and the logical candidate of the Re- publican party. The Mckinley adherents, speaking for the West, do not believe Reed a winner of Western votes, even should Mckinley s name not be considered, on ac- count of his money views. As Republican ism is antagonism to Democracy, and Me- Kinley is the personification of high tariff and for free silver, he would appear to be the stronger of these two. But Sena- tor Allison is by no means an impossibility. He is not so radical in his views, is not committed against sound currency, has a strong following in the West and only few enemies in the East.
 Governor Morton and his "barre'' are commanding much consideration, but se- rious objection to the New Yorker is that he is too old.
 Of the four men Mckinley has perhaps the stronger personal following. He is a magnetic fellow and genuine vote win ner. The race will grow more interesting as time goes, and even Democrats will watch with eagerness contest which is to result in the selection of an. opposition leader who is to be the personal victim of defeat in 1896.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

THIS law is found on the statute books of New York, section 2549 of the Penal Code: "Any person who willfully states, delivers or transmits by any means what ever to any manager, editor, publisher, re- porter or other employe of a publisher or any newspaper, magazine, publication, periodical or serial, any statement con- cerning any person or corporation, which |, if Unpublished therein, would be a libel, is guilty of a misdemeanor.D
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

MRS. GEORGE c. BALL, who has edited the "Social and Otherwise' columns of the AGE HERALD for year past, today announces her retirement from this paper. Mrs. Ball wields facile pen, and there are few female writers on the press of the country more thoroughly posted on cur rent literary, social and political affairs than she, and none better equipped for journalistic service.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
MRS. w. H. GEISLER.

Mrs. w. H. Geisler of Greensboro died yesterday afternoon at Davis & Davis' in. firmary from the result of an operation which was performed upon her. She was Professor Geisler, formerly of the Univer- sity of Alabama. Her remains were shipped by Miller & Go. to Greensboro this morning for intermept. -
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
AN ELECTRIC CAR VICTIM.

MONTGOMERY, March 20.-A special to the Advertiser from Oxford, Ala. says: This morning ar electric car on the Oxford Lake line rau over Robert M. Jones of Ran dolph county and so crushed his right arm as to necessitate amputation at the shoul- der. The shock was so great that the vic. tim never rallied and death came to his re- lief in few hours.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

HERE is another case of political dodg- ing. Both the democrats and the republi- cans of Rhode Island have just published declarations of principles, and notwith- standing the fact that the money question is the most vital and interesting issue now before the public, neither party dared say white was white or black was black on this subject. Shy dodgers, these politicians.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

THE Philadelphia Inquirer is @ monomet. allist holding that there is no necessity for the coinage of silver. President Cleveland and other sound money adherents believe there is, and that the way to arrive at a proper solution of this much discussed question of the relative values of the two metals is by international agreement.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

aa-T11e present management or the A GE-H EIS A LID has no claim CTS prior to February 11th, 1895. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been Soid and tra nSferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

KILLED BY A TRAlN.-Ike Marine, a Nashville yards on Tuesday night about 8:30 o 'clock. He was under an engine. raking out the cinders, when the engine was moved. His body was badly crushed. The remains were turned over to Warner & Smiley.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

despoiled of her rich province. The Southern leaders in the cabinet urged prompt action, but they were over-ruled, and the opportunity passed by.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to aN others.

NEW SLEEPING CAR TO FLORIDA.
 Pullman vestibule sleeping car for Jack- sonville leaves Birmingham at 2:55 D. m. daily for Jacksonville, via Southern rail- way, arriving at Saba. m. Call on Jack W. Johnson, union ticket agent, for reser- vations. 11-22 tues&thurs If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

THE scientific world is turning it's atten- tion toward the cure of drunkenness, which they now declare to be a terrible disease, worse than all other diseases. A resolution has been introduced in the Penn- sylvania Legislature authorizing the State Board of Charities to make an inquiry into the treatment of drunkenness as a disease and report whether it is feasible to apply any of the existing methods of treatment, or some modification thereof, in connection with the management of the penal, char itable and reformatory institutions of the State.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
A NoRTHERN man has something to sa

A NORTHERN man has something to say about the "animosity felt by the Southern whites toward the blacks." From the efforts the white men of the South are making to prevent the negroes from emi- grating there does not seem to be very much animosity,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
A CARD OF THANKS.

2 The Ladies' Aid society of Temple Eman- uel extend thanks to Mir. Herman Hertz field for loan of tables, Young Mems Christian association for loan of chairs, the Fair for the loan of dishes at the mssque ball and to the press for courtesies.
 MES. 8. BERNSTEIN,
 er Secretary,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

TOBACCO dealers are now being called on for the license tax on cigarettes imposed by the revenue law enacted by the last Legislature. The tax runs from S5 to S25, according to population. In towns of 2OOO or less it is S10; in towns not oyer 5000 it is s15, and in towns over 5000 it is S25. A re- tail tobacco dealer in this city estimates that he must sell 80 ,000 cigarettea to make back this license tax of $25. The tax will cause the corner fruit stands to give up the sale of cigarettes and will concentrate their sale in the hands of the larger dealers. A member of the Legislature gives as his opinion that small cigars, made entirely of tobacco, do not come under the term ''cigarettes" in the eyes of the law, al. though they are called cigarettes. Tobacco dealers should not forget that the Legisla- ture of 1890 passed law forbidding the sale of cigarettes to boys under IS years and fixed a penalty of $50.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

Parties desiring information as to fishing and hunting in Florida should write B. w. Wrenn, passenger traffic manager Plant system, Savannah, Ga. 315.tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
MAY IT PROVE TRUE. THE REPORTED FINDING OF THE REINA
 

REGENTE SUNK DENIED.
 MADRID, March 20.-El Emparciale this morning says the repsrt that the wreck of the missing cruiser Reina Regente has been discovered is utterly without foundation. The Alfonso XII, which was sent out to search for the missing ship, has, the raper asserts, returned from her cruise without having obtained any news regarding the fate of the cruiser. The government still entertains hope that the Reina Regente, having run short of coal, has been blown into the Atlantic and may yet be heard from
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty four hours: Fair; northerly winds; slightly warmer, preceded by frost Thursday morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD on the standard thermome- ter at Hughes drug store, corner Nine- teenth street and Second avenue. The fg- ures given are in all instances for tempera- ture recorded in tbe shade and on a uorth- ern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
PRINCE WALDEMAR.

BERLIN, March 20.-A dispatch from Detmold announces the death there this morning of Prince Gonthier Frederick Waldemar, reignipg prince of Lippe. He WAS born April IS, 1924.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

THE steamship chartered to carry the negroes from Savannah to Liberia is named Hoorse. 1t should be called Mule.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

There will be a called meeting of the United Charities at their headquarters at p. m. today. By order of the president.
 Mas. BILLHKIMER,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
BRIG. GEN. ADAM BADEAU.

RIDaEwooD, N. J., March 20.-Brig.- Gen. Adam Badeau died suddenly in the Herbert house here at 9 o'clock last night. He appeared to be in his usual health and spirits up to the time of his death, which was caused by apoplexy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

CONTRACT SIGNED.-The new telephone company has signed the contract with the city and will organize in a few days. As soon as the organization is perfected the construction of the telephone system will begin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
DEATH RECORD.
DUCHESS OF LEINSTER,

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 LONDON, March 20--The Yorkshire Post announces the death at Mentope yesterday of the Duchess of Leinster, 6 noted beauty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
SPECIAL AWWOWWCemeWt!

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 Special afkention is eaIlea 70 oNy prices. We shall sfsr g,ealer OaAnSs Man e0er 6efore, m0tting as aos ao ths Gttenttou of aH 6nyers aOho mnsf -meef Me Hines wiM e Thoroughly g0od a,tiek af e l0zo prize. Is
 We eaH yony attenfion again 70 Ms faef Mat The neaV Dunlap Haks /or sbring gre noW ou sale. See Mem e. fore yon make yony Pnrehase.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
ADDITIONAL PULLMAN SERVICE VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Beginning Sunday, January 27 instant, Pullman sleeping cars between Birming- ham and Winona, Miss, on trains 50 and 51. Passengers going west will be admit ted to sleepers at Birmingham at g p. m. and passengers arriving at Birmingham will be allowed to remain in them untilz a. m. 131-tf
 Buy genuine Carbon Hill coal from Bir. mingham Coal and Coke Co. Phone 675.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

PURCHAsED THE BURNETr.-Col. c. F. Houston of Jacksonville. Fia., has made a purchase of tue Burnett saloon, corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, and will in future run it on first class scale, so he says. Colonel Houston was for many years in the above business at his former home, and is we'll Tp in that branch of trade.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

P The enthusiasm with which people praise Hoods Ssrsapariila is justified by what the medicine does.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

COMMERCIAL CLUB NoTEs.-This after noon the Commercial club will hold q special meeting at 3 O clock. Reports from the various committees will be read, and the matter of the industrial school will be talked. Secretary Thompson desires full attendance of the club at this meeting. The directors will meet tomorrow afternoon al 3:30 0 clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-05
THE MESS AGE ABROAD.
London Papers Discuss It's Utterai ces
in Regard TO Venezuela.

LONDON, Referring to Presi-
oeHt Cleveland's message to Congress,
the St James Gazette this afternoon
says There is nothing whatever of
the lingo in Mr.. Cleyeland's message.
In spite OF all assertions 20 h" con
trarN there is not the least pronab'j5y
tla7 the United States vii! put an. oh-
stacle in the wayof a proper settlement
in Venezuela"
The Pail Mall Gazette rcnlarii3' $50
far as our relations with America are
concerned, the message is not likely to
raise any unpleasant questions; but.
we fail to see how Mr.. CleNeiund'S dt-
tinition OF Monloeism applies ) Nene-
zuela."
The Globe says: There is nothing
surprising in the fact that the Monroe
doctrine bulES rather largely in the
message, nor in the hostile tone
adopted towards England. Is not the
Presidential election drawing nigh?
Pulling the lions tail may look TO the
Old World curious way of trying to
catch fish, but it has been found TO an
swer in the turgid waters of Ameri-
can politics"