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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
ANOTHER VICTIM OF HOLMES
This Time the Murder Was in Mississippi-A Sensational Story Which Seems to
 Be Straight

Columbus, Miss, Aug. 16.-In this town another alleged murder has been traced to Holmes and Benjamin Peitzel. The register of the Gilmore hotel shows for January 16 last the names of Mrs. NJ. Holmes and child, with no place of res idence. She is described by the hotel people as a tall, handsome woman, the child a slight. fair-haired girl about years of age named Lucy. They re- mained at the hotel three or four days:
 The second day after their arrival the woman went to the office of Justice or the Peace Foote and said she desired confidential talk with him. She made her child leave the room. She then made an affidavit before Justice Foote charg- ing H. H. Holmes then in jail In Phia- delphia, with murder. When asked by the justice for her proof she produced written paper signed by Holmes. which she claimed to have found among ms papers in the Chicago "castle." In this document Holmes related a story of ms murder of George H. Thomas on the Tombigbee river, six miles below Colum- bus. Upon this affidavit requisition pa pers were issued by Gov. John M. stone:
 Mrs. Holmes went to the law oflce or Judge J. A. Orr and sought to retain ms services to prosecute the case, but Judge Orr refused his services. She lett With him the original confession of Holmes.
 The woman gave as her reason TOT making the affidavit that Holmes had been very brutal in his treatment TOT two years and she hoped by his conVic- tion to get some of his property, as ne was worth over $100,000.
 The document states that Holmes Plet- gel and the murdered George Thomas were in this city June 20, 1894, but that they stopped at different places and were not seen together on the streets. Their conduct was such as to leave the com munity under the impression that they were strangers A few days after their arrival they procured small boat and all three went down the river together. After going six miles Holmes got out on the bank in search of drinking water and was absent some time. When he re- turned Thomas was dead. PietZel said his death was caused from falling from the boat and striking his head on the rocks that they buried the body in the river swamp and returned to Columbus
 The requisition papers came from Jackson and Chief of Police Munder ar ranged to go to Philadelphia after Holmes, but in the meantime Mrs. Holmes had left the city.
 Judge Orr today, while admitting the main facts about the confession, refused to disclose the nature of his business with Mrs. Holmes, but said he knew her reasons for wanting her husband brought here from Philadelphia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Weinerwurst, bologna and link sausage at the Cash Fish Store, 2O8 North Twentieth street.
Half Rates to Boston and Return.

On August 18th to 18th, inclusive, the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Boston, Mass. at rate of $31 good to return until September 20. The route by way of Gin cinnati offers the most delightful trip of the season. If you want to go one way and return another. you can do so at Q slight additional cost A large number of routes to choose from, including trips via Niagara Falls, Montreal, the White Mountains, sound steamers Boston to New York, by rail from New York via Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburg. Free side trips to Mia gara Falls, Saratoga and Lake Chautau- qua. Tickets reading by rail between Albany and New York will be honored on Hudson river day steamers without extra charge. For printed matter and further information call on or address o. l.. Mitchell, travelling passenger agent, 20O5 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala, or A. J. Lytle, division passenger agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
 w. c. RINEARSON, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati, O.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
THIRD EDITION.
PERSONAL.


 Mrs Yielding car e home from St. Cla1r Springs yesterday.
 Dr. Wyatt Hehin has returned from St. Clair Springs.
 MT. Sam Cowin went up to Nashville yesterday to spend his vacation
 Mir. J. B. Knox. train dispatcher of the Alabama Mineral road at Anniston, was in the city yesterday.
 Dr. r. M. Allen returned last night from an extended trip to New Hork, Asbury Park and other points in the east
 Mir. A. J. OKeefe and daughter, Rubie. left last night for a visit to friends and relatives in New Orleans and at Biloxl, Miss.
 Miss Ida Rockett has returned from Talladega, where she has been spending several weeks, the guest of the southern hotel.
 Misses Alice and Edith Wheeler went down to Tuskaloosa yesterday to Vlsit friends and relatives. They will not re- turn home until October
 Capt. Joseph r. Johnston. Col. Joseph Hodgson, Mir. John w. Tomlinson, MT. Hugh M. Wilson and Mir c. A MountJoy returned from the silver conference III Washington yesterday
 Mrs. Lou Drakeford and Mrs Robert Boiling Dugger and her charming little daughter, Louise, were in the city yester- day. en route to Monteagle, where they will spend the summer.
 Ladies, 1 am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price. 50 cents to sS. Brand new and stylish. I am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap. A sacrifice. T. c. King, POPS First ave nue.
 Capt John M. Martin, who has been confined to his room the past six days with malaria fever, was up yesterday and made a flying trip to TuskalooSa to visit his family who are spending some time there.
 MT. and Mrs. J. R. Johnston Of Mont gomery are spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. C. R. Williams, father and mother of the latter. Mir Johnson is the general baggage agent at the union oe- nOt. MnntgOmerY.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. 'e5V 20
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. Meeting of Members of the Commons to Pro- mote the Holding Thereof.

London, Aug. 16.-A meeting of mem- bers of the house of commons interested in the currency question called by the Marquis of Lorane and Sir William Hen ry Houldsworth was called today, and it was resolved to appoint parliamentary committee to promote the holding of an international monetary conference in connection with the motion introduced by Robert L. Everett in the last house of commons urging the government to cooperate with the other powers in the calling of such a conference.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Sliced ham and smoked meats at the Cash Fish Store, POS North Twentieth street.
DEATH RECORD.
Gen. Sam Bell Maxey.

Eureka Springs, Ark, Aug. 16.-Gen. Samuel Bell Maxey, ex-United States senator, died here today. The remains were taken to his old home in Paris, Tex, this evening and will be inferred there.
 General Maxey was born In Tompkins- ville, Ky, in 1925, of a Huguenot family. He was graduate from West Point in 1Si6 and was assigned to the Seventh in- fantry. He fought in all the principal battles of the war with Mexico. He re- signed in 1S49, and in the following year began the practice of law at Albany, Ky. He retired in 1883, and four years later removed to Paris, Tex. He raised the Ninth Texas infantry during the civil war and organized and commanded all the forces of Indians there. He was made major-general for his artillery achievements. He was elected to the United States senate from Texas in 1874 and in 1881.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Watch for the announce ment of the big fire works display at East Lake. 7-24-tf
Died.

At o'clock this morning, at DTS. Da- vis' infirmary, Mrs. J. G. Lallande passed away, after an illness of about two months Mrs. Lallande was formerly Miss Fife Fortier of New Orleans. Six years ago she linked her fortunes with Mir. Lallande and moved to this city, where both were loved and respected by large host of friends. Mrs. Lallande leaves a devoted husband and two chil- dren to mourn over her untimeyl death.
 The remains will be at the infirmary until 8 o'clock this afternoon. when they will be transferred to the southbound Louisville and Nashville train for New Orleans, where the interment will take place
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
BLACKBURN WILL BE REELECTED
Unless the Legislature Is Republican or Gov ernor Brown Enters the Race.

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 16-The returns received today indicate that Senator Joe Blackburn has enough pledges to secure his reelection to the senate, provided the usually strong democratic districts give their former majorities. Many of the men pledged to vote for Blackburn are opposed to his free silver views. His opponents claim that a ma jority of the democratic nominees for the legislature are sound money. men.
 The Owensboro primary practically elected Joe Blackburn senator in the event the next legislature is not repub- lican. Alexander Tompkins, the Black burn man, won by a good majority to- day. The victory completes the vote Blackburn requires to be elected. There are 13S votes in joint caucus. Most of Blackburn's strength is in the western part of the state and it is said the only thing that can defeat him is a republi- can legislature or the advent of Governor Brown in the race
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
TERSELY TOLD,

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 The Louisville and Nashville pay car goes to Decatur today.
 R ach's Comedy company returned yesterday from Blocton where they gave two performances. They are at the Op- era House hotel.
 There were four professions of faith at the Southside Baptist church last night, and a great deal of interest was manifested. There will be preaching to- day and tonight.
 Professor Lane will lecture at Seals hall again on Monday night Subject Talks and Talke-s." Reserved seats can be had at Colby & Rolls. Price, 90 cents. General admission, 25 cents.
 Ladies, I am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price 50 cents 10 $3. Brand new and stylish am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap A sacrifice. T. c. King, 2O20 First ave nue.
 A one-legged man named Powell ere ated a scene on First avenue yesterday. He was drunk and resisted the officers while putting him in the hurry wagon. Three charges are docketed against him at the lock-up.
 Professor Fealey, the eminent phrenol- ogist, is now stopping at the Opera House hotel. He will examine phrenologically those who wish to know themselves" what they should do, and know how to keep healthy, at his rooms. Office hours from 9 a. m. to D. m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

themselves can take action of a disturb- ing nature. Three commissiQners in all will be elected for this board
 One of the greatest stumbling blocks to a successful conclusion of the presi- dents work proved to be question of joint agencies. It had originally been proposed to do away with all soliciting agents and to establish joint agencies. No satisfactory plan could, however, be suggested, and the amendment as 1t now stands does not provide for this innoVa- tion. Wherever practicable the fast freight lines will be abolished. Where such action cannot be taken such freight and dispatch lines will be brought abso- lutely under the control of the board or governors in the matter Of rates.
 A clearing house and money penaltles are included, as has been told already but no money pool will be established.
 The meeting of presidents to ratify the agreement will be held as soon as possi- ble after the return from Europe or Chauncey M. Depew, president or the New York Central and Hudson River railroad, who is expected here within month.
 The Seaboard Wins the Boycott Appeal.
 Atlanta Aug 16-The state supreme court has decided the Seaboard Ar Line railroads appeal of the boycott case in favor of the Seaboard.
 Last spring the Southern RallrOau ana Steamship association ordered boy colt against the Seaboard charging 1t with irregularities in manipulation, etc The Seaboard was not a member of the association. It denied the charges and petitioned the superior court for an in junction restraining the Western and Atlantic railroad from enforcing boy colt against it. The Seaboard produced a traffic contract with the Western and Atlantic, which is leased by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis, under which contract the Sea board was to enjoy all the advantages of traffic connections all lowed by the Western and Atlantic to any other road. Judge Lumkin, the su- perior court judge, rendered a decision restraining the Western and Atlantic from enforcing the boycott against the Seaboard on local business, but permit ting 1t on through business
 The Seaboard appealed to the supreme court of the state and has obtained decision which prohibits the boycott al- together.
 The decision has no practical effect, as the roads came to a compromise two months ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
ROYAL M. BaRSaHnsS Powder .AasSOzssHely Psar.e
STAMPEDED THE ATTORNEYS.
Production of Telegrams in Railway Suit at
 Chattanooga.

Production of Teegrams in Railway Suit at
 Chattar ooga.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 16.-In the case of the Terminal railway vs the Gin cinnati Southern railroad, heard today in the federal court, the Western Union Telegraph company was forced, by pro- cess of law, to bring into court the tel egrams that passed between Receiver Felton, then at Monmouth Beach, N. J., and Manager Carroll, both of the de- fendant company, and bearing directly on the case in hand.
 The Nashville, Chattanooga and sSt. Louis railroad on August leased a local freight line known as the Terminal Rail road company, and valuable as affording access to many of this city's largest manufactories, the lease not being effect i've until August 15. The Cincinnati Southern railroad, long before day Sun day morning, August g. having made full preparations ahead, stole into the city, and almost before their ruse was de- tected had crossed the tracks of the Ter minal with switches, etc., replacing those of the latter into the yards of the sey- eral manufacturing concerns. The South ern holds by purchase the switch line, "the Belt railroad" paralelling the oth- CTS for a large part of it's course, giving the latter the right of way into the cov- eted factories.
 Manager Dunn, advising with his gen eral manager by wire. obeyed the sum- mons. The telegrams produced fairly stamped the attorneys for the Cincinnati Southern, who had not dreamed of such a recourse being possible.
 The switch line is now under control temporarily of the Nakshville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis. A fight of big pro- portions is not an improbability between the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and the Louisville and Nashville on the one hand and the Queen and Crescent and Cincinnati Southern on the other, as both have joint points of advantage of which the other is jealous.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Music at East Lake. 5-ao-tf
KILLED FOR HIS PENSION. An Aged Confederate Veteran BrutalIy Mur- dered Near Ahheville Ga

Atlanta, Aug. 16.-A special to the Con- stitution from Abbeville, Wilcox county, Ga, says: Dock Wade, an aged and in- dustrious Confederate veteran, was bru tally murdered at the home of one Sam Wallace on the outskirts of Abbeville at an early hour this morning.
 Sam Wallaces wife and brother Rush, a half witted boy, are now in jail, the former being strongly suspected of the crime.
 Wade was a state pensioner and had just received $50 from the state. It is supposed that he was killed for the pur- pose of robbery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

For next thirty days we will sell gents tan shoes at the fol- lowing red aced prices: $5.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $3. 9S.
 s4 co gents tan shoes re- duced to $500.
 $3.5O gents tan shoes re- duced to $2.48.
 $2.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $l.43.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 218 N. 18th street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Our entire stock of Ladies' Oxfords at cost.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th street.
THE FIRE RECORD.
Big D,stillery at Leavenworth, Kas.

Big Dlstillery at Leavenworth. Kas.
 Leavenworth, Ks, Aug. 16-The big seven-story distillery here was destroyed by fire this morning. E. Sherman of Pe- ru, H., recently bought the building and fitted it up as distillery. It was formerly a sugar factory and was owned by the Hamilns of Buffalo, N. Y. Sher- cent of insurance. Sheriff Rotherbergers cooper shops caught fire and were dam aged to the extent of $10000; fully in-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Sliced ham and smoked meats at the Cash Fish Store, 2OS North Twentieth street.
ssTHIS IS NO BLUFF"

Governor Evans Threatens to D1splace the
 Police Force of Charleston.
 Columbia, s. C., Aug. 16.-In an inter- view today Governor Evans said that un- less there was an immediate change in the conduct of the police force of Charleston he would have the metropol- itan police system, authorized by the last legislature in case of necessity, estab- lished within sixty days. He was very brief in his statement and concluded 1t by saying: "You may say that this is no hl,,ff
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

Wards coal yard can furnish coal and wood on short notice. They have the best coal for summer use in the market Buy from them and you will not com plain. Will also put coal in for winter Telephone 487. 7-19-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
A Card.
To pronerty Owpers:

To Property Owners;
 owing to the high quality of, the sherwin. !. Williams company's paint we have found ie difficult to build up profitable trade In these goods. The whole trouble is. the goo1s are too high-priced for the average cons mer. The result is we have stock ot several hundred gallons that is selling too slow, and in order to push them we will sell to any bona fde property owner or agent for use only upon his own property at $1.35 per gallon, provided we have the colors selected Tn stock No speculation allowed. These prices do not apply to colors we have 10 order from factory.
 LITTLE PAINT STORE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
AlI About a Ball Game

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 16.-At High Knob Wednesday Tom Shepard was kill ed at ball game. Joseph Corbett and J. M Cross were discussing the game that was being played by amateurs when Tom Shepard struck Corbett with bat, breaking his arm. It is alleged that w. c. Huntley and E. H. Cross, Corbetts friends, shot Shepard three times and fled. The sheriff is after them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters General Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

Damage Suit F'iled.-In the city court yesterday Columbus Oliver filed a dam- age suit for 5000 against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, for the alleged loss of a hand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

All-Day Preaching.-The camp meet ing now in progress at the wigwam is making good headway. There will be an all-day meeting tomorrow, to which every one interested in the religious wei fare of the colored people of this city is invited
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

toms entire line of Gents fine Get the latest styles from us.
 shoe house in the city with a
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Buy the celebrated Yost writing machine, 2O2l Fiji, st avenue. 4-2I-tf
SET HERSELF ON FIRE. A Reart-Sick Maiden Deliberately Chooses a
 TerribIe Death

Springfield, Tenn, Aug. 16.-Miss Car oline Allen became heartsick because her lover ceased his attentions. Yesterday she saturated her clothing with coal oil, applied torch and burned to death-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria
Music at East Lake five nights a week for dances by Montana Bros.' Italian band. Chase's city bandevery Sum- day. no If
BATTLE WITH RIFLES.

Seven Men Participate-One Killed. Two
 Wounded.
 Frankfort Ky. Aug. 16-Seven men engaged in battle with rifles in Harlem county William Black was shot through the neck and will die. John Hilton and Leonard Caldwell were wounded in the arm The fight resulted from a dispute over the possession of a tract of land The sheriff arrested six of the fighters
 Wait for our sale of fifty horses Monday, August 10.
 8I73 J. M. Neill & Son.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

Nearing Completion.-The iron shell of the new cupola of furnace No. of the Sloss city plant is up and the work of lin- ing it is now going on very rapidly. The work is being pushed for all it is worth and the furnace will soon be ready for operation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
The U. s. Govt Reports shaw Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aH others.

Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! Fresh and cheap at the Cash Fish Store, 2O8 North Twentieth cf1ronf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

Transaction in Real Estate.-Warranty deed of the Elyton Land company and the Elyton company to Christian $. Webb, to lots and 5, in block S57, Bir- mingham was filed in the probate judges office yesterday. The price paid was $1S00.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17

Intellectual Interests Growing.-The in- tellectual interests of the city are grow ing. One of the book and job printing offices will move into larger quarters on Second avenue, and one of the book stores has rented a more commodious building on First avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
Cold Weather Gone.

General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati. O.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-23
RACING NEAR NEWPORT.
FOUR DAYS OF SPORT NEXT ACGUsT-ARRANGE-
MENTs MADE By THE NETWORK YACHT
CIL,R-THE CLASSES AND PRIZES.

MENTs MADE By THE NETWORK YACHT
CLrB-TRE CLASSES AND PRIZES.
Four days racing will begin on the day follow
ing the return OF the Ncw-York Yacht Clubs fleet
TO Newport from their visit to Vineyard Haven
The races. which Will probably begin on Wednes-
day. August I. will be open TO all yachts Of any
regularly organized club. and will be In charge OF
the Regatta Committee OF the New-York yacht
Club Following are the genera. conditions under
which the TO be sailed:
schooners in cruising trim will meet on the first
day. M
Soops cutters and yawls in cruising trim will
occupy attention the second day.
schooners in racing trim Will start the thlrd DAY
Shops. cutters and yaws In racing trim WILL nave
ANY class may sail In cruising trim by the unan-
The classes for which entries will be received. to-
gether with the prizes In cash which have been de-
Schooncrs.~First C!ass-oyer eighty feet racing
$500 to the g i an ee and 10 o ,nf seventy
racing length: $50 first and 800 10 second Third
ClassUndcr seventy feet racing .ength S' 10 iirst
slocps Cutters and Yaws.FTst class eco s1
second. Second class"over sixty Zee, and under
eighty fesi racing ength; g." to mrs, ana ~ 10
feet racing length $50 10 iirst ana so TO second.
Fourth Class-Over forty-three feet ana under ii'y
feet racing length 500 to first and go 70 second;
Fifth C.ass-Over forty-threc feet; so to first and
10 second prize vii. be given in any class unless
four or more start. sloops and other craft in the
NTH class must be up the requirements for rep
rcsentation IN the New-York Yacht Club
The will be an equiateral triang'e forn,ei i
by Brentons Reef lightship Point judith wnis Ing
buoy and an offshore mark. red and white nag or
buoy placed by the committee.
Compass bearings OF marks. starting signals etc.
may be obtained from the committee the day pre-
vious to races.
All classes Of schooners and classes one and two
OF soops. cutters and yaw.s VIII sail twice around
Glasses three four and five Of scoops. cutters and
yawls Will sail once around
The same course will be used for each days rae
ing except that the committee vii start 80 as to
make one leg much az practicable to windward.
The committee have power. II they consider " ad-
vsab,e. to stop any race at the end OF the first
round. and award the prizes.
The start vii. be made from Brcnton's Reef light
ship The racing rules and time allowance OF the
New-York Yacht Club Will govern.
Entries should be addressed TO the Regatta Com
ml;tee New-york Yacht Cub. Newport. II. J., and
be twentyfour hours prior TO the start OF each
race.
Arrangements have not yet been made for races
OF smaller craft which may also be sailed