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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02

needed in the Atlantic states. the heavy precipitation in Georgia and South Car oiina can hardly help the crop very much as it is likely not to increase the growth of business.
 One firm said tonight "All news shows that the crop is very grassy and dry weather is much needed"
 Riordan & Go. said: The market re- mains exceedingly sensitive to crop ifous sections of the cotton belt. Our own. based on careful comparison of trustworthy information from many points south, is that the crop as whole is the latest that we have had for many years: that the plant in many important districts is small and puny. showing plainly the effect of a lack of fertilizers; that large tracts of cotton lands in Texas and elsewhere southwest are bad ly choked with grass, and that the crop as it stands is unusually liable to be cut down by drouth in July or August and by an early frast. At the same time everything in the trade outlook indi- cates that the demand for cotton this season will be unprecedented.
 But the buyers ridicule all these con- alterations. They are relying upon the fact that the visible supply at the end of August will probably be the largest on record, and they insist that good season henceforward will reverse the damage that has so far been suffered and give us a large yield. We can agree in this view We think the chances are that before six weeks have passed the ideas now prevalent among the bear traders regarding the crop will have materially modified and Shat higher prices will have changed most of the bears of today into sanguine bulls.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
THE NEW PREMIER
Occupies His Seat in the House of Lords
 Formal Sessions.

Occupies His Seat in the House of Lords.
 Formal Sessions
 London, July 1.-The sitting of the house of commons today was marked by the very small attendance. As is custom ary upon the occasion of a change in the ministry the leading members of the op- position and their followers changed thei,. seats, taking the side of the house form erly occupied by the leaders and mem bers of the majority. The Afghan prince Nazrulla Khan, occupied a seat in the speakers gallery.
 In the house of lords Lord Salisbury the new lord chancellor, took his seat upon the floor for the first time as the presiding officer. representing the new government The galleries of the house were well filled, and a number of ladies, the wives or daughters of peers, were present in bright costumes.
 Prince Nazrulla, after leaving the house of commons, went to the house of lords, where he was seated in the gallery set apart for dignitaries. The business con ducted in both houses were merely for mal, and they both adjourned after brief sessions,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
MAYOR OF HAVANA
Raises Howl and Charges DereIction of Duty on the Part of Uncle
 Sams Officers.

New York, July 1.-Segunda Alveres, mayor of Havana, Cuba arrived this morning in New York city. Mayor All veres who owns the largest cigar fac- tory in Havana, makes serious charges against the United States government in regard to the neutrality laws. He says:
 ''The government and people of the United States are either blind or igno- rant regarding the present revolution in Cuba. Your president issued a procla- nation enforcing the neutrality laws, but in direct violation of these laws you per init daily military drills to take place at Key West and at Tampa, Fla You do not intend to aid the insurrection di- rectly. but you tolerate the drill of mil itary companies within your territory to aid the insurgents, against your good faith in your treaty with Spain Of course the people and the government of the United States are not entirely to blame for this state of affairs. There are a great many Cubans prominent in bus ness and in politics in your country, who became citizens simply for the purpose of arousing friendly sympathy here. They do not renounce their citizenship in Cuba.
 ''The present war may last one or even two years longer, but Spain will win in the end The principal opposition comes from sympathizers in the United States. l speak from Spanish standpoint. for I was born in the province of Asturias. in Spain. l own the largest cigar factory in Havana, and all we property holders hope that Spain will succeed in puttine down the rebellion"
 Mayor Alveres will go to Saratoga for lew weeks and then return to Cuba
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Three Torpedo Boats.

Washington, July 1.-The navy depart ment today invited proposals for the con- struotion of three steel twin screw sea- going torpedo boats for the navy. The boats are to be of about 1S0 tons displace- nent. The material used in their con- struction is to be of domestic manufac- ture. The vessels may be constructed of steel or other material or of alloy. The contracts will require a speed of not less than an average of twenty-six knots per hour, maintained successfully for two consecutive hours. If they fail to de- velop and maintain twenty-six knots, but exhibit an average speed of not less than twenty-five knots an hour, they will be accepted so far as speed is con cerned at a reduced price, the reduction being at the rate of $1OO0O knot.
 If the. reduced speed falls below an av- craze of twenty-five knots an hour it will be optional with the secretary of the navy to reject the vessels or to accept them at a reduced price to be agreed upon between the secretary and the con tractors.
 The act of congress authorizing the vessels provided that ciie of them should be built on or near the coast of the Pacif- ic ocean, one on the Mississippi river and one on the Gulf of Mexico. The act pro- vided further that in case the vessels could not be built at these points at a fair cost they should be built at any place in the United States.
 Referring to this section of the act the proposals are:
 "In view of the fact that the depart mcnt may not be able to make contract for the construction at a fair cost of one of said torpedo boats either on the Pacific coast or on the Mis- sissippi river or on the gulf coast, it is desired that each bidder will state the price at which he will undertake to build one, two or all three of said vessels, according to the capacity of his plant, in order that the contract may, if necessary. be awarded to one bidder for the construction of more than one vessel
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
IIHCLE SAM'S TREASURE DOX igures Showing Its Condition
 on July 1. INCREASE AND DECREASE Receipts and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year
 Ending June 30. THE GOLD RESERVE STANDS INTACT National Bank Circulation Navy Depart ment Invites Bids for Three Twin
 Screw Sea-Going Tor
 pedo Boats.
THE GOLD RESERVE STANDS INTACT

Washington, July 1.-The debt state Iient issued this afternoon shows net .eeTease in the public debt, less cash in
 he treasury, during June. of $10,75O,a24 The interest bearing debt increased s50.- p00 the non-interest bearing debt de- creased ss60, ,321, and cash in the treasury Increased $9,870,053.
 The balances of the several classes of debt at the close of business June 30, were: Interest bearing debt S7l6,2 060; debt on which interest is increased since maturity $1,721 ,5sO; debt bearing no in- terest S378. .9S9, ,469 total $1. .o96, ,913 120.
 The certificates and treasury notes off, set by an equal amount of cash in the treasury outstanding at the end of the month were $579 POT, ,S63 an increase of $, ,S41 ,120 The total cash in the treasury was $S11061, ,6S6. The gold reserve was s100 000,0 900. Net cash balance $95, 5,240, 153 In the month there was an increase in gold coin and bars of sS,203, ,4S3, the total at the close being $155, ,S93,9 ,931.
 Of silver there was an increase of $756,- 099. Of surplus there was in national bank Repositories $16, ,903, ,120, against $16,- 9S3,720 at the end of the preceding month.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
New York Justices File Protest Against
 Their Successors.

Their Successors.
 New York, July 1.-The new city mag istrates and the new court of special sessions began work today. The old justices, who have in the past pre- sided in the special sessions court as well as in the police courts made the con- certed protest which they had threat ened, but their protests were merely formal, in the form of words and not force. The new magistrates were pre- pared for them.
 The magistrates who presided in the six courts of the city today were as- signed as follows: Tombs, Magistrate Duel; Jefferson market. Magistrate Simms; Yorkvile Magistrate Mott; liar lem. Magistrate Crane; Morrissiana, Magistrate Cornell
 The sergeGnts of all the court squads received instructions to prevent the old police justices from taking their former places on the bench and in the various courts. In pursuance with this order in each court a big policeman guarded every possible entrance to the bench. and when the police justices arrived for duty according to their programme they were not allowed to enter.
 They then went before the board and filed formal protests to the magistrates presiding. The old clerks, who have not been reappointed, also filed protests.
 It costs more to make the Royal Bak- ing Powder because its ingredients are purer but it is more wholesome and goes further than any other.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
\ FORECLOSURE ORDERED And the Birmingham, Sheffield and Tennessee River Road WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION This Means That Another Road Is to Enter
 Birmingham.
WHAT MIR. R. T. SIMPSON, HAD TO SAY
Montgomery's Colored Military Company Off to Camp-Gave Creditablo Drill Before Leaving-Personal and
 General News Items.
Age-Herald Bureau,
 Exchange Hotel,

Montgomery, July l.
 MT. R. T. Simpson of Florence and Senator Almon of Tuscumbia, attorneys for the Birmingham. Sheffield and Ten nessee River railroad, and Nr. Morrison of New York. representing the bond holders to the extent of $2,900,0O0, came to the city today and filed a motion to foreclose the mortgage on the road and force it's sale. Judge Bruce. before whom the hearing came up, granted the motion and the road will shortly be ad- vertised for sale
 In conversation with MT. Simpson it was learned that after the sale the con templated extension to Birmingham will be made, as such an extension will make the road much more valuable.
 It is rumored, however, that the South ern railway is after the road. and if 1t succeeds in gaining control the road will be extended from Parrish junction on the Georgia Pacific to Sheffield, and the Georgia Pacific tracks used by way of access to Birmingham.
 The total amount of the outstanding bonds of the road is $2,900,000 but about $1.520,000 of that amount represents the actual indebtedness, the bonds being put up as collateral.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Capital City Guards in Camp.

Montgomerys negro company of Ala hama state troops, the Capital City Guards, sixty strong, left at 10 o'clock this morning for Mobile, where they go into battalion encampment for several days with the Mobile negro company. The battalion is but recently organized, and while they are in camp major and other officers are to be elected. iAdjt.- Gen. Harvey Jones will have charge of the camp.
 The company gave an excellent exhi- bition drill on Court square before their departure this morning, which was wit messed by 1000 or more of the colored pop ulation and many white people.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Looking After the Exhibit.

Hon. Hector D. Lane. commissioner of agriculture, is in the city today, having come down from Athens last night Mir Lane is laboring to secure a creditable exhibit of Alabama products for the h. dustral and Cotton States exposition to be held in Atlanta next fall. The time is short and MT. Lane is going to have considerable trouble in getting the ex- hibit together in time for the opening in as elaborate form as he contemplates. Every citizen of the state. and especially the farmers, should lend him all the as- sstance in their power. Commissioner Lane and Chief Clerk Leslie Smith have had a large amount of experience in gathering these exhibits, and Alabama will certainly make the finest showing at the great exposition.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
sheepshead Bay Entries.

Sheepshead Bay Race Track, July l. Entries for tomorrow's races:
 First race, five furlongs--Brisk. 122; Co., ronado, 12O; Barytone, III; Yankee Doo- dle, 113; Anna Sweet 115; Emotional, Caribab, Royal Prince, no each
 Second race, mile and three-six- teenths, selling-Daily American, IA; Song and Dance, 1O9; Candeebra, 10S; Paladin 104
 Third race. Vernal stakes, five furlongs -Floretta, 122; Axiom, 120; Religion, In- termission, Tenderness, no each; One Lcve, Cassett, Anna1y, Gismonda Dull cie, Larondie, Blooer, Bessie Browning Belle Annie, Lavinta, 107 each.
 Fourth race, one mile, maidens-Illu- sion, 112; Primrose, The Swain, Clovis, Pitall, Halaton, 99 each; Navahoe, 96.
 Fifth race, Long Island handicap, mile and an eighth-Ramapo, 126; Lazzarone, 123: Sir Walter. 122; Patrician, 108; San tiago, 107; Peacemaker. 106; Sister Mary, Batthampton, 105 each; Redskin, Matt Byrnes, 104 each; Beldemere, 100; Song and Dance, 9S.
 Sixth race, six furlongs, on turf-Wah Jim, 114 Birmingham, 113; Deerfargilla,. no; Luster. Doggett1 10S each; Captain T., Ridicule, 103 each; Manchester, 95; Chis- wick, 94; Samaritan, Lochinvar, 9S; Rats, 97: Irish Lass. S7.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
More Queer Do1ngs.

Chicago, July 1.-Judge Coggin, who is earning a reputation for doing sensa- tional things on the bench, created a stir, among lawyers and county employees in the criminal court building this morning when he dismissed the venre in his court from further jury service and refused to hear any cases. He announced that he would not try any more cases until he had further examined the new law effec- tive today, which takes from the judge the fixing of punishment, except for mur- der and treason, and vests the warden and penitentiary board with that power. The justices opinion is that the law is unconstitutional. but he is censured by the states attorney for presuming to pass upon any law instead of administer ing all laws.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Sums Cotton Review.

New York, July 1.-Cotton rose 12 to IA points and closed steady with sales of 130, 900 bales. Manchester was quiet. Liverpool advanced 1-32d on the spot, with sales of 12,000 bales; futures ad- vanced to 5 points and then reacted slightly and closed firm at a net ad- vance of 31A to 4 points. In New Or leans futures advanced 12 to 13 points and spot cotton 1-16, with sales of 800 bales, Here spot prices were raised hc and 58 bales were sold for spinning. The port receipts are 39S, against 1915 this day last week, and 155S last year.
 Today's features: A strong and active Liverpool market. heavy rains in Texas. where the average at five places for forty elaht hours was 2.6 inches. and buying by Liverpool and the continent and New Orleans. as well as the local operato-s caused a sharp advance here. There were heavy rains also in Alabama and Louisiana. Although some rain was
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02

June stakes Hazlet was added and was made 1-to-2 favorite. The race was merely a gallop for him. He led from flag fall to finish and won as he pleased. Three favorites, two second choices and one third choice were first past the wire. Summarizes:
 First race, for 3-year-olds and upwards, Futurirty course-W ernberg, 1lo (Over- ton): 3 to 1, won; Lucky Dog second, Lady Diamond third. Time. 1:10
 Second race, for 3-year-olds and up- wards. one mile and three sxteenths- Ramapo. 125 (GrifIin), 4 to 5, won; Crom- well second, Counter Tenor third. Time, POP 3-5.
 Third race, the June stakes for 2-year- elds, Futurity ycourse-Hazlet, 121 (Griffin) l to 2 won; Rameiro second, Wizard third. Time 1:10 4-5
 Fourth race for 3-year-olds and up- ward, one mile-Sandowne 105 (Hamil- ttn) to ?, won Lovedale second, Prig third. Time, 1:43 1-5.
 Fifth race, for maiden 2-year-olds, five and a half furlongs-Gismonda. 107 O. Reagan), to ?, won; Volley second. Sir Peter II third Time, 1:09.
 Sixth race for 3-year-olds and upwards, one mile on turf-Salvation, IT CraraD, even, won; Deer Slayer second, Paladin third. Time, 1:44 1-5.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
ICON" RIoRDAN's DEATH.
Expert Testimony as to the Cause-A Victo-
 " for the Defense.


 Syracuse, N. Y. July 1.-Expert testi- mony was resumed in the Fitzsimmons trial for manslaughter this morning, and Dr. D. NJ Tolman again told the state what he considered the cause of Rior dams death. Again he swore that it was concentrated violence on the mans jaw. Then the expert was asked if the rigrrs and eonvulsions which Rordan showed on falling to the stage after Fitzsin mons blows were not due to concussion of the brain and laceraton of the brain tissues. He said they were due to those causes. Laceration at the base of the brain the physician considered fatal in itself.
 The question as to whether or not a short, quick, rapid blow, delivered by boxing gloves weighing six to ten ounces, upon the jaw of a man is likely to pro- duce severe bodily injury, was objected to and the objection was sustained a ie- tory for the defense.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Hard on Saloon Men

Indianapolis, Ind. July 1.-The Nichoi- son temperance act became a law today by proclamation of the governor. In some parts of the state disposition to resist the provisions of the law is re- ported, but the brewers association has advised saloonkeepers to observe the law until the supreme court has passed OF it. The law places all saloons on the ground floor, abolishes all musical fea- lures and separates a saloon from any other business, takes down the screens and defeats license application on the petition of majority of the residents of the ward
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Against the Wheelman.

Chicago, July 1.-Judge Payne decided a test case of general interest to bicycle riders today denying the bill for an in junction restraining the owners of the Port Dearborn office building from in- terfering with Attorney John H. Breclk- inridge while in the act of taking his bicycle to his office on the twelfth floor of that building. The judge, who said he was wheelman, held that the bicycle was a vehicle. not different from horse. and buggy so far as the right to exclude from premises was concerned, and the owners of buildings had right to make regulations regarding their admis- siOp
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Treasury Statement.

Washington, July 1.-The treasury of icial statement of receipts and expendi- lures for the fiscal year ended June SO was issued today. It shows: Total re- ceipts, $313, ,310, ,166 total expenditures s356, ,135, ,215; deficit, $42S25, O49. The re ceipts for the year were S15,5O0000 greater than for the year 1S95-9i, and from these sources: Customs, $l53, ,749,- i05 internal revenue, $143, ,567 ,46S; mis- eellaneous, $16,993, ,296. The expenditures were $11 ,000 GOO less than the years 1885, 94, and were for these objects: Civil and miscellaneous, $93.272, ,591; war, $51, ,S20, ,S04 i; navy, $2S, 900, ,335; Indians, $9,934 Al; pen sions $l41 391, ,623; interest, $50, ,915,919.
 Custom receipts were $21, GOO larger than for last year and internal revenue receipts $3500 less. In expenditures $S S500, 900 less was paid out than last 'sear on the miscellaneous account . on0.n9a lsae fc" ,rar @ e0o 100 for navv, 'sbout the same for pensions and S3,o01- 20 more for interest. For the month nf June the receipts exceeded the expendi- lures by nearly $4,000 000 the receipts ag- gregating $25, 5,615,474 and the expenditures $21 ,613029.
 For June, 1894, the receipts were S26,- 4S5.925 and the expenditures $25, ,557 021. The gain in custom receipts for June, 1895, over June, 1894, was $3,500000.
 for June, 1895, over June, 1894, was $S,J00, ,000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Iraland,s New Chief seoretary.

London, July 1.-The Yorkshire Even ing Post announces that MT. Gerald Balfour, member of parliament for the central district of Leeds, has been ap- pointed chief secretary for Ireland. MT. Balfour is a brother of Right Hon.Ar- thur James Balfour, the newly appointed first lord of the treasury, to whom he had for some time past been private sec retarV
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
May Be Probate Judge Haley.

Governor Oates and Secretary Walden have returned from Camp Clark and are at the capitol today busily perusing the governors mail, which has accumulated in a weeks time into large pile. No appointments have been made so far to- day, though it is very probable that the Winston county vacant probate judge ship will be filled either today or tomor- row by the appointment of Captain Haley, one of the many applicants for the place. The democratic county execn- tive committee and other prominent cti- zens have given Captain Haley's candi- dacy their indorsement
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
A Horrifying Sight.

Jeffersonville Ind, June IA horrify ing sight met the eyes of Mrs. John Ca note at 10 o'clock this morning when she visited the Bennett family at PTS Maple street. In room on the first floor she found the lifeless form of Ella Bennett, aged II; Olga, aged 5, and their mother, side by side, the latter gaspng for breath and unconscious. Mrs Bennett had made full preparations to kill her children and herself She carefully dressed herself and children in spotless linen for their burial. The mother lay in a comatose state, while the bodies of the children, With distorted features, were by her side No motive is assigned for the deed and what the poison she ad- ministered is not known. Mrs. Bennett was the wife of Benson Bennett, a loco motive engineer, who committed suicide at Indianapolis few months ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Note to the Porte.

Sofia, July 1.-The Bulgarian govern ment has addressed a note to the govern ment at Constantinople asking an ex- planation of the portes orders that the commander of the Turkish army corps at Adrianople shall act upon his own initiative in conducting movements upon the Macedonian frontier. The note adds that Bulgaria herself will be compelled to take strong military movements if they should be required in the circum- stances.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Still Another

Norristown, Pa, July 1.-Nearly 2eoO persons went to work al this place today at increased wages. The greatest ad- vance Is that of the narrow loom weav- CTS at the Woodstock mills-20 per cent, which will affect 100. At the Eagle Iron wirks of R. S. Newbold & Son company 16 per cent for 100; at R. H. I5cSsher Sons furnaces at Swedeland, per cent for 300; the Alla.-Wool company, iron manufacturers at Coshohocton, 10h Der cent for 100; John Woods & Sons com pany, rolling mill and iron manufac- turers, 12 per cent for 600; Coshohocton Tube works. 10 per cent for 101
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
The Big ,Bund Parade.

New York. July 1.-Thousands of pao- pie crowded along the line of march to- day to watch the mammoth parade of National Schetzenbund. Traffic was en- tirely suspended while the procession was passing, and buildings along the route were gaily decorated with bunting and countless flags. At Union square the parade was reviewed by Sheriff Tamsen, the comptroller of the city, Jacob Rup- pert. and other honorary members of bunds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-02
Coal Companies Fail.

Hollidaysburg, Pa, July 1.-The Noun taindale Coal company and the Pritch- dab Coal co.n.crv, two large industrial concerns running coal mines in Cambria county and having their head offices "a Altoona, failed today. Samuel I. F.~ 5 a prominent Altoona hardware mel chant, who was at the head of the Noun taindale company, confessed judgments to preferred creditors for $15,000, and Fries & Schmittle of the Pritchdale for 5,000 The liabilities of the two com panies will aggregate S100,000 Both con cerns suspended operations.