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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
TO DIVIDE THE UNION.
Leading Baptist DivneS Have Issued Call to Consider the Advisability of Such.
 Step.

Baltimore, April 14.-Rev. R. H. Pitt, D. D.. of Richmond, Va, and J. B. Gam- brill of Macon, Ga., have signed call urging each church in the Southern Bap- tist association. which embraces every thing south of the Mason and Dixon line, to send delegates to a meeting to be held in Washington on May 9.
 The object of the convention is to con- slider the advisability of forming a south ern Baptist young peoples union. and it is thoroughly likely that the meeting will resolve upon some action which will di- vide the union into two camps. Those who favor a separation state that the union Is getting too large to be handled with ease; that work both in the south and north will be materially aided if each section works for itself; that the contri- buttons will be more cheerfully given and can be more equitably distributed. The convention will probably number nearly 1000 delegates
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
THE INDIAN HILLS WAR.
Colonel Battles Life Was Sacraficed |
 Through Blunder.

Colonel Battles Life Was Sacraficed
 Through Blunder.
 Calcutta, April 14.-The following news of the Chitral campaign was sent from Sir Robert Lows headquarters today;
 A corps of guides under Colonel Bat tie, were instructed yesterday to destroy the village in the hills, from which persistent fire was dropped into the camp The guides advanced further than Sir Robert had intended. They discov- cred two large bodies of the enemy ap- preaching and signaled to that effect. Sir Robert signaled back that the guides should retire at once. This the guides did at once, delivering a steady fire at the enemy. The natives were held in check and apparently suffered heavy losses.
 Just as the movement Of the guides was completed Colonel Battle fell mor- tally wounded. He died few minutes later The British lost three others killed and two officers and seventeen privates wounded The British had no idea that such a large force of the enemy was in the immediate neighborhood. Nevertheless their loss would not have been so heavy had the commanders in- structfons been understood and obeyed. Further fighting in the near future was regarded as likely when the last dis patches left the camp.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
A STRANGE MOTHER.
She Uphods Nurse in the MaItreatment of Her Child and Pays the Police
 Court Fine.

St Augustine. Fla, April 14.-Edith Jennings. white nurse for Mrs. Fred ericlS F. Butler. a lady of high social standing in Detroit, Mich, was before St. Augustines municipal judge yesterday on charge of assault and battery pre- ferred by c. L. Bunting. who saw the nurse spank the child of Mrs. Butler and beat it against the sea wall. In court the mother declared the nurse had done only what she sanctioned, adding that had she been present the child would have received worse punishment
 The attorney for the nurse gave mo- tice of appeal from the courts sentence of s5 and costs. but Mrs. Butler insisted that the fine be paid, as she did not wish to appear in police court again.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Before the Battle.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 14.-A spe- cial to the Times Union from Tampa, Fla, says: News from Cuba today is to the effect that there is big uprising in the province of Puerto Principe, that all laborers, sugar field hands and sym pathizers are in arms, and that a bat tie is at hand that will probably decide the fate of Cuba.
 The uprising in Puerto Principe is general and will seriously affect results Maceo is on the island, hastening to the front with II 900 men.
 here from Havana this evening. He is here from avana this evenning. He is the author of several works on Cuba, and is an intense patriot. He was coise pelled to come here to escape Spani T tyranny He is confident that the Cuba ns will triumph if their Headers remain firm. He says the troops in Havana are dying by hundreds, and those in tie mountains are dying and deserting. The outlook is very bright for Cuban suc- cess, he thinks.
 Near Santiago thirty-six Spanish sol diers lost their way, and hearing that a band of insurgents were near by they went and joined them, taking their guns and accoutrements with them.
 A letter was received here from Ha- vana today says that Spanish officer riding on a train with some ladies began to take liberties with them. On the same train was a duelist by the name of Men. dieta, who, when he saw what was being done, drew his revolver and killed the of ficer He then left the train
 this evening. He is a brother to Julio this evening. He is brother to Julio San Sanguilly, now confined in Castle Moro. charged with treason. He says that the report of Gomez's death is not true. The Spanish government he says, Is concil- iatory in spirit, but the Cubans do not meet any advances for peace under Span ish domination.
 Yellow fever is raging in Havana, es- pecially among the lfnacclimated Span ish troops. The infantry are mostly af- fiicted. The cavalry, unaccustomed to precipitous mountains, are faring badly.
 Secretary Quesada Is now in New York but what his mission is, or what his intentions are, is not known to the leaders of the Cuban patriots in this sec ton.
 Something important is expected to happen here tomorrow. A meeting was held at Ybor City the Cuban suburb of Tampa, this morning. Five hundred peo- pie were present and money was contrib uted.
 A Spanish sailor, Hosia Genuenezo, who reached here this afternoon, says Ha- vana harbor is full of men of war. and foreign residents are in a state of anx- iety.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
snain Effects a Loan.

Madrid April 14--The Spanish gov ernment has purchased the cruiser built at Kiel for China, but not delivered be- cause the Chinese government failed to pay for it. The cruiser will be sent to Cuba.
 The Bank of Spain has opened credit of 25, 900, ,O0O pesetas in behalf of Senor Castellanos, minister of colonies. Four per cent Cuban bonds will be deposited with the bank as security. The money will be sent to Cuba in silver as it shall be required. The government has thanked the bank for its patriotism in lending money at half below the rate. The government has been informed by Senor Dupuy de Lome, Spanish minister to the United States, that fresh expe- dition of insurgents is organizing under Gomez and Marti in Hayti. The Haytian officials are said to be watching the prin- cipals closely.
 Captain General Callaja has been or dered to return home on the first steamer leaving for Havana after Gen. Martinez de Campos' arrival. The ab ruptness of his recall has caused much comment It is understood that the gov ernment holds him to blame for allowing the insurgents to organize so effectively.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Grim Determination.

Brooklyn, N. Y.. April 14.-Mrs. Fannie Darlan, 34 years old, who lived with her relatives at 1855 Dean street. was found dead In the kitchen of her home shortly after o'clock this morning.
 Her father, on coming down for break fast, found her sitting in a chair beside table that stood directly under the gas. She had large blanket wrapped around her head. When he pulled this aside he saw she had one end of rubber tube in her mouth, the other end of the tube be- ing attached to the gas burner. The gas was turned on full. Mrs. Darlan had been i'll for some time and of late had be- come very Respondent and melancholy. She had wrapped the blanket about her head In such a manner that none of the gas could escape, even if the end of the tube had slipped from her mouth.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Insulted His Superior.

gation of Capt. Frederick Rogers, Com modore Sicard of the Brooklyn navy yard placed First Lieut.. Lawrence H. Moses of the marine corps under arrest yesterday afternoon. The cause of the arrest was gross disrespect to his supe rior officer, Captain Rogers. but what the disrespect consisted of cannot be learned. The case will be reported in full to the secretary of the navy at Washington. and it is possible the lieutenant will have to stand trial by court martial Lieuten ant Moses is a son-in-law of Ex-Commis sioner of Pensions Green B. Raum
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
A GOOD CAPTURE.

A Negro Found With Pooketbook and
 Check Belonging to Another Person.
 On Saturday afternoon the marshal of Avondale caught negro named Under wood, who was acting in a suspicious manner. On his person was found a pocketbook and check the property of another person.
 Capt. J. B. Donelson of the Birning ham police force was notified and he sent for the negro, who was brought to the city and lodged in the city prison and a charge of burglary entered opposite his name.
 The pocketbook and check were identi- fled by Mrs. Mccall who lives at Twen- ty-sixth Sstreet and Eleventh avenue. whose house was entered and same taken therefrom several days ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15

slashed at Hinson twice Hinson hit at him with his club, but the blows fell short He then drew his revolver and shot the negro, who ran about 10 feet and fell. Perry was dragged to the po- lice station, where he died almost in stanly. The bullet was found to have entered the ninth and tenth ribs, and, ranging upward passed through the center of the heart and lodged on top of the breast bone underneath the skin. Hinson was taken to the county jail by Deputy Sheriff Vanzant. A coroners jury has been summoned and will meet tomorravv-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
CAUGHT WITH DOGS.
The Supposed Burglar of North Birmingham
 Residence in the City Prison,

Yesterday morning about 2:30 o'clock a burglar entertd the residence of the Rev. MT. Reese, at North Birmingham. and robbed him of a watch and few dol lars.
 He discovered the burglar just as he was leaving the room through a window. MT. Reese immediately came to tile city and notified the police. Captain Weir and Officers Nix and Gambill went out to North Birmingham and put dogs on the track of the burglar. The dogs stopped at the house of Henry Goodwin at Tenth avenue and Twenty-first street. Goodwin was arrested and locked up on suspicion, but nothing taken from the burglarized house was found on his per
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
LATER DETAILS.
The Pastor Released-Durant Arrest
 -l---- -l-

The Pastor Released-Durant Arrested at
 Walnut Creek.
 This afternoon Rev. George Gibson made satisfactory explanation to the chief of police as to his movements since last Friday and was allowed to depart. He denied having tried to keep the Will Hams murder quiet, and also denied hav- ing been intimate with Durant, whom he does not think guilty. though he admits the circumstances are very strong that way.
 Theodore Durant was this afternoon arrested at Walnut Creek. point on the Sacramento river, three miles from this city
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
HE'D CLEAN UP THE CLERKS
For Not Giving Him Other Peoples Mail
 Funeral Today

Funeral Today
 Jacksonville, Fla, April 14.--Ed Perry, & negro, was shot and almost instantly killed by Policeman E. H. Hinson just before noon today, while resisting arrest.
 Perry had gone to the postoffice, whereupon. being refused mail belong Ing to other people he asked for. he threatened to break down the door and clean up the clerks with razor. Ofii- Ger c. H. Lenhart was sent for and placed Perry under arrest and started to the police station with him, accom- panied by Ex-Policeman Monahan. When within a block of the police sta ton Perry. who was a powerful negro. thew his arm out suddenly knocking the policeman in a heap. Monahan closed In on the negro and was reinforced by Officer Hinson. who came up. Hinson struck at the negro with his club, but 1t hit Monahan's hand, forcing him to let go his hold. The negro broke away from the officers. and drawing his razor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
A CUT TO THE CORE.
The Seaboard Meets the Southern's Reduction
 in Passenger Rates.

Norfolk, Va. April 1.-The Seaboard Air Line today made another big cut from their original cut to meet the reduc- tions made by the Southern Railway company to competitive points. Both To- cal and through rates to all points north and south have been reduced. The following schedule goes into effect tomor- row:
 SIP; Philadelphia. 11.80 to $10.S0; Baltf- more, $10 to $S; Washington $95O to $8; Portsmouth, sS to $6; Norfolk, $8 to $6; Petersburg. $9.15 to $7.65; Richmond, $9.S0 to $S.30; Boston, via New York and. rail- $1775.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Affairs in the East.

After talking some time about Bis marck, Waldersee was induced to speak briefly of affairs in the east and espe- cially the threatening collapse of the Chinese empire. He said he feared that Japan's success in penetrating to China's interior with her armies and trade would prove unfortunate for German in dustries, which would be menaced from the west The Japanese would be found keen competitors by European manufac- turers and traders. They had great com mercial aptitude, their labor was cheap, and they were quick to acquire civilized methods of production. They had shown the highest military ability in carrying on the war. They had planned their campaigns ingeniously and had executed them carefully. Their enterprise must be regarded by an unprejudiced man as altogether admirab ble
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
-Are-Y -There-For. Flannigan.

What-Are-Y ou-There-For, Flannigan.
 Chicago, April 14.-A dispatch from Fl Paso, Tex, says: Webster Flannigan, ex-collector of customs at this port, gen erally known as "What-are- -we-here- for'' Flannigan, is on trial charged with assisting A G. Dawson to smuggle 10000 sheep from Mexico.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
started in the shodd Room.

Port Jefferson, N. Y. April 14.--The pumping station, grinding department and store house of the North American Rubber company at Setauket were burned today. The fire started in the shoddy room. The total loss is esti- mated at $75.000, on which there was no insurance The main buildings are 1000 feet away from the scene of the fire, and were uninjured. They will necessarily be shut down for the present for the want of stock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
sam Small Leaves the Pilot.

Norfolk. Va, April 14.-Rev. Sam Small last night rendered his resignation as ed- itor of the Norfolk Pilot The cause of his leaving the paper is said to be con- fiiot of authority in its management.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
A Prince Socialist Arrested.

Odessa, April 14.-Several students, among them Prince Tumanoff, have been arrested here for socialist agita- ton. Much revolutionary literature was found in their rooms and was seized by the polfce
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
The Montgomery Contingent.

The following disciples Of Esculapius from Montgomery leave tomorrow morn ing for Mobile. to attend the annual medical association meeting there. to- wit: Drs R. F. Michel, B. J. Baldwin, S. D. Seelye, R. s. Hill,W. c. Jackson, Wal Ter, Thorington and Jordan. Of course the veteran. jovial Michel chaperones the party and looks after the eplcurean tastes of his followers and disciples. while Dr. Ben Baldwin will have an eye to comfort. etc. with Seelye to direct.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Wanted Him to Trend Air.

Tampa, Fla, April H-After taking up a collection today John Myers. an aero naut failed to make an ascension. This enraged the crowd and they started to mob him. But for the police Myers would have lost his life.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Judee Grosscup Very Ill.

Chicago, April IA special from Red- land, Cal, says: Judge Grosscup, the famous federal district judge in Chi cago, who came to Redland some weeks ago in the hope of throwing off a severe attack of the grip, is very low and fears are entertained that he may not re cover.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
The Pope,s Encyclical.

Rome April H.-The pope's encyclical inviting protestants to join the Catholic church and directing Catholics to pray for their conversion is expected to ap- ? lar tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
NOW FOR PERRY.
All of His Partners in the Escape Have Been
 Captured.

New York, April 14.-A telephone mes sage was received here at o'clock this afternoon from the state hospital for in sane criminals at Matteawan, which stated that James Coyle, hospital at tendant, had captured Michael O'Donnell and Patrick Mcguire, two of Train Rob- Der Perry's companions, at Pine Place, a village forty miles back of Fishlxill. The express companies have added 5000 to Governor Morton's offer of 5000 reward for Perrys capture.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Jackson Cochran.

Mrs Gov. Oates. Mrs. Cochran and Miss Cochran. chaperoned by Bishop Jackson, returned yesterday from New York. Bishop Jackson and Miss Coch- ran are to be married in Eufaula on the 17th instant, as per cards of invita- ton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
II CAUGHT THE CROWD. How the Age-Herald's Souvenir
 Edition Was Received
 IN THE "CAPITAL CITY,
The Probate Judgeship to Be Declared Vacant
 Today.
THE WEDDING THE STATE AWAITS
Dark Tenement-The Governor Will Try Hot Springs After He Has Ap- pointed 6 Probate Judge.


 Montgomery April H.- (Special) )-Qniie an agreeable surprise was given to the very many readers of the Age Herald on this lovely Easter morning. when it's elab- crate and so tastily gotten up Easter edi- ton, in a new dress was delivered at the union depot, long before breakfast time. Your correspondent watched with much satisfaction the eager crowd who were anxious to buy Birmingham's old relia- ble.
 Many were the expressions commend ing the enterprise and good taste of Captain O'Brien by his old friends here, and hearty were their wishes for the suc- cess of the Age-Herald.
 Your correspondent claims a modest share of the eclat, and predicts bril- liant future for the paper in It's new dress and improved service.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
A Good Man Consigned to Earth.

Montgomery Masons Knights of Hon or and Independent Order of B.Nai Brith united with Rabbi. Davidson today in paying the last sad tribute to Jacob Fe- Der of Prattvile. who died at his broth er's residence here yesterday and was buried this afternoon. He leaves a be- reaved wife and three children.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
The Governor Indisposed.

The governor is rheumatic, and will depart for Hot Springs, Ark, as soon as he has appointed a probate judge for Montgomery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
Captain of "The shipo Goes Aloft.

Another old, highly esteemed Mont gomery landmark is gone, leaving an aged widow and innumerable white and colored people to mourn the loss of one of Montgomery's best colored citizens. Rev Allen Hannon, the pastor of the Old Ship. a true man and excellent minister, with a soul as white as his face was black, Is no more. He died yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the ripe old age of S7 years. His good name and reputation extended over this commonwealth. He leaves to his wife and race. besides a competency one of the most spotless names ever be- queathed to posterity. Rev. Allen Han non, the colored apostle of God, was a good man in the words fullest sense
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15
The Randolph Matter.

The wires informed you of all that had transpired as to the Randolph defal- cation matter up to midnight last night.
 The Advertiser today doesn't think that the total shortage of Randolph will go much over $30.000, but in that your cor respondent and many others differ be- lieving it will considerably overreach that figure by the time the special exam finer gets through and all precincts are heard from.
 The governor will declare the office va cant by tomorrow, and within the next few days will name a man for the office.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-15

mo Jogging of the bell" such as he once said Metternich needed in his old age
The morning call., 1895-02-14
Production of "Runnymede." :"


William Greer Harrison's new play,
"Runnymede, or ''Robin Hood and His
Merrie Men, will be produced for the first
time, at the California Theater, Monday
night under most auspicious circum-
stances Frederick Warde and Louis
James, with their full support, will pre-
sent this latest effort of Mr.. Harrison's 8,
Warde appearing as Robert Hood and
James as Friar Tuck. It is announced
that new scenery, costumes and effects
have been designed for the proper mount
ing of the play and that incidental
and vocal music, composed and directed
by Fl. J. Stewart, will be sung by triple
quartet of male and female voices and a
large chorus The author is fortunate in
having his work in the hands Of such dis
tinguished actors as Warde and James.
He will be given an ovation by the Bohe-
mian Club on Monday night, when a
brilliant audience will fill the theater.
The sale of seats for the production will
begin at the box-office this morning.
The story of William Greer Harrison's
play, "Runnymede. !" which will be pro-
duced for the first time on any stage at the
California Theater next Monday evening
by Frederick Warde and Louis James, is
wound around the love and adventures of
Robin Hood and the historical incident OF
the signing of the Magma Charta. Mr..
Harrison has drawn little from imagina-
ton, somewhat from romance and largely
from fact. Many of his characters and
their qualities he has created from the
famous Percy ballads; particularly is this
true of Sir Richard of Lea, the father OF the
heroine, and Friar Tuck.
The morning call., 1895-02-14

be obtained to prove every allegation made
by The CALL against John g. Chase. lt
was notorious fact that he awarded hlm-
self sick benefits for weeks at time, wnlle
enjoying the best of health. 1t was Tor the
practice of this fraud that he was expelled
from the order. His high-handed manner
OF conducting the affairs of Court Enter
prise created many enemies, and his down
fall was inevitable. He tried to avert the
storm by entering the American order, but
that did not prevent his expulsion from
the ancient branch. The testimony OF
fraud against him was conclusive, and in
the face of it l am astonished that he Will
court further publicity by bringing suit
against public journal that publishes the
facts"
Other acts of Chase's while serving as
chief ranger of Court Enterprise are COM
ing to the surface. That he "doctored"
the records of the court to suit certain
statements made by him an examination
clearly proves. Certain names and figures
have been bunglingly erased by the use of
sulphuric acid or some liquid of like char
acter. His purpose in doing this Is un-
known, but the Foresters who have given
the matter some attention put their own
Interpretation on the matter.