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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
England Must Fire no Guns.

WASHINGTON, April lit is
impossible to secure from the state
department anything like an eX-
PLANTATION as to the attitude it has
assumed regarding the disp tie be-
tween Nicaragua and England, be.
yond a declaration that the map of
Nicaragua will not be changed by
any action on the part Of Great
Britain. This means that Great
Britain will not be permitted to &C
quire any territory Of Nicaragua,
even under color of the old protec-
tOrate over the Mosquito reserva-
ton, which originally extended
southwark to the San Juan river
and so commanded the eastern ap.
preach to the proposed Nicaraguan
canal, to the construction Of which
the United States now stands COM
mitted by act OF last Congress. In
the present case it is felt here that
there is little probability that
Great Britain would proceed to
such an extreme course as the
bombardment of a town where the
largest interest is owned by for
eigners with whose nations she had
no quarrel, and it is much more
likely, even If Nicaragua should
finally refuse to meet the conditions
of the ultimatum, that the British
would essay to collect an indemni-
ty from the Nicaraguan customs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
DON'T BUY CONSIGNED PIANOS and ORGANS.

liable
been the houses
purchase
WITHOUT SIGNING NOTES selling
ntamens demand Onlyirn clad NOTES WITH
TEREST and frequently those
law.
additional generally
selling
the
of and all the all expected.
We buyers.
combined established
WE DO NOT NOTES
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Texas Christians Will Meet.

Houston, Texas, April 1.-THE
Epworth League convention, which
is to meet in this city today and
tomorrow, is to be a huge affair.
There are 800 leagues in the state.
Each league is entitled to three
delegates and the pastor. This will
make at least 1,2OO or 1900 dele
patnS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Earthouake in Connectlcut.

NEW LONDON, Conn, April H.
A slight earthquake disturbed the
town of Moodus and volcanic ac-
ton caused the old mountain to
rock again last night as it has a
half dozen times the past century
Some Of the more timid OF the in
habitants ran from their houses
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Ministerial Leader Foster.

OTTAWA, Ont, April l7.-With
the complete approval of all his
colleagues it is settled that Hon. G.,
F. Foster, minister of finance, will
be the leader OF the ministerial
forces in the House of Commons.
Parliament will assemble on the
18th inst,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Married a Kuickerbocker

New PORT, R. l., April l7-Mr,
William Cooper, a grand nephew
Of James Fenimore Cooper, and
Miss Mary Dewolf Guild, who
were married at Summerville, S.. c..
will reside here
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Snake Charmer Poisoned.

BRIDGEPORT, April l7.-Carrie
Dewey, formerly a snake charmer
in the Barnum show, poisoned
herself with paris green at Brills
Road.house and is dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
A Barn Burned.

DENIsON, April 17.-SpGcial-
Two barnes belonging to Holmes
Willis, prominent citizen of
Willis, Indian Territory, burned
Monday night, with grain, hay,
agricultural implements, and two
mules. Loss $500; no insurance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Lively Times Ahead for Pennsylva-
MIA Democrats.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 1.-THE
State Democratic committee meets
here today to reorganizc. There
will be a lively fight over the chair
man. Robert f. Wright, of Allen
town, is in the lead for the place.
Hetty Green to Bid for a Railway.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 17.-Het-
ty Green will be bidder for the
Little Rock and Memphis railway,
which is to be sold at receivers
sale today. 1t is stated that If Het-
ty Green is successful in her bid,
she will extend the road from Lit
tie Rock to GreenVille, where it
will connect with the Houston and
Texas Central railway, opening up
a new trunk line from Memphis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-04-17
Evan Lewis to Meet Burns

MILWAUKEE, April II. Gar.
mer" Burns of Big Rock, Ia, and
Evan Lewis, are scheduled to wres-
tie five bouts, catch-as-catch-can,
today, in this city, for 81 900 side,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
GRAND LODGE ADJOURNS.
LAST DAYS WORK OF THE 1. 0. 0. F.
List of Officers installed and Appointments By the Grand Maser-Dele-
 gates Enjoy a Ride.

The grand lodge. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the state of Alabama, which has been in session for the past three days, has completed it's labors and many of the delegates have already gone home. The attendance at yester days session deteriorated in no wise from that of the previous days and the session was just as interesting as any that has been held. A great deal of secret business was transacted dur ing the morning. and thirty-one resolu- tions were presented.
 During the afternoon session the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year were installed
 Grand master-Thomas II. Holt, Bir- mingham.
 Deputy grand master-J. J. Russell Mobile.
 Grand warden-w. T. Hutchins.
 Grand secretary-R. P. Whitman. Huntsville.
 Grand treasurer-E. Erswell, Birming- ham.
 The grand master appointed the fol- lowing officers:
 Grand chaplain-Rev. R. C. Archibald, Northport.
 Grand guardan-F. Pierce. Decatur. Grand marshal--W. w. Ernst, Mobile. Grand standardization Purdy Riv- ersde
 Grand herald-C. G. Ward, Dawson. Resolutions were passed thanking the press and citizens for courtesies eX- tended.
 After the adjournment the Odd Eel lows took a ride around the Highland Avenue and Belt, and at night they at tended the opera at LalSeview.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
FRIDAY ONLY. 100 corset covers at 2Oc. 100 ladies' gowns at 4Oc, worth double the money, at
 HIRSCH'S.
GEORGIA PACIFIC SECONDS

Were Not Provided for in the Readjustment
 and Bill for Foreclosure Is Filed.
 Atlanta, May 16.-A bill was filed today in the United States circuit court for the Northern district of Georgia by King and Spalding, attorneys. representing Charles Stern of Jersey City, asking for the fore closure of the second motgage bonds of the Georgia Pacific Railway company. These bonds, it seems. have never been taken care of in the deal of Drexel, Nor gan & Co. in the recent purchase of this road along with the old Richmond and Danville, the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia and other southern lines.
 The bill sets forth that the Georgia Pa cific has defaulted on interest and that the recent purchase of the road by the Southern places it in a position of re- sponsibility for the shortcomings, the road having been sold on foreclosure of other outstanding bonds with the second mortgage bonds utterly ignored.
 It is claimed that there are about $75,- 900 of these second mortgage bonds out standing, which were ignored in the sale of the Georgia Pacific. The petitioner prays that the amount may be ascer- tained, together with the amount of certificates of interest and that the same shall be paid. The Central Trust com
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
BESSEMER BUDGET.
Age-Herald Bureau,

Bessemer, May l6. The directors of the Bessemer Land and Improvement company will meet next Tuesday, when some very impor- tant business will be acted upon.
 The Alabama pipe works. which were to have resumed work today, did not begin owing to unlocked for complica- tions arising, which will be satisfac- torily arranged possibly, in 8 day or so. Messrs. Sinclair and Dexter, who are largely interested in the concern, are in the city and expediting matters for an immediate resumption.
 MT H. M. McNutt returned yester- day from a trip to Selma. He is con- fined to his bed today from indisposi- tion.
 The consolidation of Iron King Lodge No. los and Myrtle Lodge No. 53, Knights of Pythias, took place last night. This makes Myrtle lodge about the largest and weathiest lodge of Knights of Pythias in the state.
 Mrs. A. A. Polls is entertaining her brother MT James Hutchinson of Nash vile.
 Mrs Hobitzell of St. Louis is visit ing her sister, Mrs Nichols.
 Mrs pr. W. H. Kemp leaves today for a few weeks visit to her mother at Nashville.
 The minstrels will have their first per formanee tomorrow night. A dummy will leave Birmingham especially for this occasion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
THINGS MILITARY.

The Age-Herald's prediction as to the encampment caused quite a breeze among the local military yesterday and much anxiety was felt over the result as to whether the prediction would prove correct or not. The Rifles had their regular semi monthly drill last night for the individ- ua1 medal. Lieut.. Walter Robinsin was in command of the squad, owing to the absence of Captain Jones. Lieuts. D. o. Robinson and Ledbetter were the judges The contest proved very interesting, es- pecially after it had narrowed down to four men. Finally an error and one of these dropped out. For five minutes the three remaining aspirants contested for the honor. Another error and Sergt H. T. Dean and Private William Brophy were left to make the fight It was hot one and seemed destined to be pro- longed indefinitely. Finally, however, Brophy let his "Trilbys' get out of place and he was relegated to the rear, leaving Sergeant Dean the honor of wearing the medal for the fifth consecutive term of two weeks.
 After the individual drill the "crack four Farrant, Dean, Brown and Mid dleton, gave an exhibition drill which was highly enjoyed.
 After the crack drill, the squad drill was held with H. V. Tarrant in com mand. The result of the drill was a victory for Ware. Hagood, Wilson and Nichols. They are entitled to wear the squad medals for the next month. Lieuts. D. O. Robinson and W. l.. Rob- ertson were the judges.
 
 The Volunteers had their regular mus ter last night but owing to the absence of officers at the proper time the prize drill was postponed. The squad went through the evolutions on the streets and made quite a creditable showing
 .#
 The following letter is self-explaining: Headquarters Birmingham Battalion,
 Second Regiment A. $. T.,
 Birmingham, Ala, May 16, 1895.
 (Unoflicial)
 Col Harvey E. Jones, Adjutant-General, State of Alabama, Montgomery Ala Dear Sir: We, the undersigned mem- bers of the Birmingham battalion, hay ing received a telegram from Mobile reading: Does your company favor Mo bile for encampment? Answer" wired in substance that we did, which, of course, was intended to mean as choice of Mount Vernon or Mobile we preferred the latter place, and believe that, in- dividually and collectively, the entire Alabama state troops would prefer Mo bile to Mount Vernon; yet, of course, you will understand that Birmingham is our choice to either of the above named places, and we hope that you will see proper to have a brigade encamp ment held here, as there are no camping grounds in the state more accessible, healthy and agreeable than those of the Second regiment at our beautiful sub urban resort-East Lake.
 Trusting that you will accept this un- official suggestion to have the encamp- ment here. we beg to remain very re- spectfully, G. r. HART,
 Captain Company L.
 c. A. JONES,
 Captain Company K.
 I. K. WARREN
 Captain Company G.
 J. M. COLLINS,
 Captain Company C.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Mortgage Sale.

finder and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a mortgage executed by Will liam e. Reese and his wife, Annie S Reese, on the 9th day of February, 1892. 10 the un> dersigned, the Proyident Lile anu irust .,s naymenf of the indebtedness and obliga- tions therein contained and described, which said mortgage Is recorded in volume the office of the probate judge of Jefferson county Alabama, the undersigned, the Prevalent Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia, will, on
 MONDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE. 1895, between the legal hours of sale, proceed to sell at public outcry, in front oi the colri house door of said county, the following de- scribed property, to-wit That certain trust or parcel of land known and described ac- cording to the plan of the city of BirmtnG- aldermen, as a strip of land fronting ten (lW feet wide on First avenue and extend- ing back one hundred (l0O feet long Of uni- form width, forming a rectangle off the No. one hundred and one Q01D, along the side of lot No seventeen QD, in said block; also that certain lot or parcel Of land known and described according to said (1D in said block No. one hundred and one d0D being a rectangle fronting twenty-five (25)feet on First avenue and extending back one hundred and forty Q40) feet 10 an al- ley both of which said lots situate, lying and being in the city of Birmingham Ala bama, situated in Jefferson county, Ala bama.
 debtedness and obligation secured by said mortgage, default having been made THE PRoVIDENT LIFE AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA, Mort Lane & White. Attorneys for Mortgagor.
 5-I-5t-fri
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Important About Railroad Rates.
 Headquarters
United Confederate Veterans.

United Confederate Veterans,
 New Orleans, La. April 23, 1895. Circular No 12 3 To All Camps and Veterans and To All Whom It May Concern:
 In answer to the many letters received and inquiries about railroad rates, the following is the latest:
 At present the rate stands 1 cent per mile each way for all territory outside of Texas and within 400 miles of HouS- ton. Tickets on sale May IT and IS.
 The limit for tickets as agreed by the Southern Passenger association was ten days; now the Memphis-Cairo district make a straight fifteen day limit ticket, With an extension of fifteen days addi- tional by deposit of ticket with terminal lines at Houston, and the Southern Pas senger association, covering most of the southern states east of the Mississippi river, have extended the limit from ten to fifteen days, with an extension of fif- teen days on deposit of ticket with joint agent at Houston. The Central Traffic association-Chicago east in cluding New England-have made no rate yet: also the Western Passenger association-west and northwest are still undecided as to the rate.
 Extension tickets will have to be sur rendered to joint agent at Houston and receipted for, which will be returned when party desires to return home. This
 
 with their friends nearly a month, as the lines out of Houston will undoubt- edly make excursion rates during the reunion period for parties desiring to visit friends throughout Texas. The rate applies not only to delegates and vet erans and their families, but to any one who desires to go. Please notify all members of your camp and have the information published in your papers, so all will be informed.
 A $5 maximum rate has been made for all points in Texas, with a one fare rate for the round trip for points within the distance where $5 would be the single fare.
 The Southern Pacific railroad gives a rate of l cent per mile in each direction from New Orleans. Tickets on sale May 20 and 21; limit fifteen days, and fifteen days extension, provided tickets are de- posted with joint agent at Houston.
 Col. s. F. B. Morse, the very obliging and highly capable general passenger and ticket agent of the Southern Pacific railroad is entitled to the thanks of the veterans for his valuable services in securing the five days additional limit and the fifteen days extension, and for his patriotic efforts to help the cause of the veterans in every way.
 By command of
 J B. GORDON,
 General Commanding, GEO. MOORMAN,
 Adjuta mi General and Chief nf Sto ff
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

John Houston Hanged to the Beam of 8
 Slaughter House.
 Cincinnati, O., May 16.-A special to the Post from Marion, Ky, says John Howerton. charged with criminally as- saulting 16-year-old Anna Pierce near here three weeks ago, was arrested yes terday at Metropolis, H., and brought here. He was taken from the jail in Critten county last night by a mob. This morning his dead body was found hanging to the cross-beam of a slaughter house. The crime which led to the lynching occurred on the 2Sth of last month. Howerton started from the house of a neighbor with Anna Pierce, the 16-year-old daughter of a farmer. He prevailed on the girl to take the near way home, which was across a field After going a short distance he dragged her into the bushes and choked her until she was insensible, and ac- compliShed her ruin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
SECOND EDITION.
ANOTHER LETTER
In Reference to the Mysterious Girl at the
 Refuge Home in St, Louis.

The following supplementary informa- tion was received yesterday in regard to the girl Corinne Hall who is in the hospital in St Louis, an account of which was given exclusively in the Age Herald of yesterday morning. Inquiries among places where she would likely be known was made but no one knew of any such person having resided in this city. A few days ago Chief of Police Mcdonald received the following letter:
 St. Louis, Mo, May S.-To the Chief of Police, Birmingham Afa.-Dear Sir: I nave Tn my house a young girl, Corinne dau by name, who is under age, and claims to be heir to quite a sum of money on becoming of age. She is q very Hitter ate girl, and is unable to read numbers and seems to have no memory whatever two names from Birmingham, which she claims as her former home. One is Dr. Thomas Luckett, her alleged guardian; the other pastor, MT. Meadows Who IS supposed to have the legal documents. l wrote both gentlemen to an address given by her, but both the letters have returned through the dead letter office
 l would like very much if you would ma out 1T the above named gentlemen are residents Of Birmingham and if so to forward me their addresses as I have reason to believe that MT Luckett is Writing to her and her letters are being intercepted by her former lover, who is taking advantage of her ignorance to defraud her. Would you please have the matter looked into at once as I am anx- 1ous to have the matter settled. I will close one of my little papers to better in+ troduce myself.
 MRS. M. E. OTTO, Manager of Hezer's Refuge Home and
 Door of Hope. 213 North Thirtieth
 street
 Chief Mcdonald made inquiries but was unable to locate any of the parties named in the above letter, and so stated in his reply te the matron of the Refuge Home. Evidently there is a mystery here that will bear unravelling, and the parties asked for in the letter are being sought for. and it is hoped will be lo- catad
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
"Completely Exonerated. ,,

Albany, N. r.. May 16.-The special committee which has been Investigating the alleged bribery charges against Sem ators Coggeshall, Robertson and Raines in connection with the passage of the New York city firemen's salary bill and in connection with the attempt to put through an amendment increasing the salary of the officers of the New York city fire department, submitted it's re- port to the senate today. It completely exonorates the senators mentioned The report was written by Senator Pound.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
A FINE BEGINNING.
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING COMMITTEE
Of the Commercial Club Collect $475 in One Day From the Merchants as Con- tributon to the Alabama
 Exhibit Fund.

Some time since the president of the Commercial club apointed twenty com mittees to solicit subscriptions to the Bir- mingham guarantee fund for an Alabama exriLit at the Cotton States and Interna- tion@l exposition to be held in Atlanta during the present year.
 Yesterday Messrs. Joseph, Chalifoux and Blach, comprising the dry goods and clothing committee, started out and made the rounds. How well they sue ceeded is told by the following list of c1IbepriDtionc.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

pany of New York is made defendant in the case, the Southern Railroad com- pany having given a deed of trust to this company covering all it's purchased lines to the extent of S120,000,000. Judge Newman issued an order requiring the defendants to appear on June to show cause why a receiver should not be ap- pointed for the Georgia Pacific branch of what is now known as the Southern railroad The Georgia Pacific extends from Atlanta to the Mississippi river.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
FERTILIZER MEN

Agree 10 Continue the Scale Until Au-
 gust l.
 Savannah, Ga, May 16.-The fertilizer men who have been in session here dis cussing a continuation of the agreement entered into last year, fixing scale of prices have agreed to continue the scale until August l. when it is likely that a new agreement will be made or another meeting called
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
We are headquarters for gents tan shoes. Birming- ham Shoe Co.,, 218 N. 18th Street. 4-I8-tf
FLORIDA STATEMENT FIGHT.

An Educational Bill Was the Casus Belli.
 No Bones Broken.
 Tallahassee, Fla, May 16.-The incl dent of the day was a personal en- counter outside the door of the senate chamber between Senator Reeves and State Superintendent of Education Sheats. The trouble grew out of an educational bill of Senator Reeves, and after some words the latter struck Superintendent Sheats full between the eyes, slightly breaking the skin. By islanders interfered before further dam age could be done though the men tried to get together Senator Reeves has only one arm.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
TO THE FEDERAL SUPREME coUR'
Is the South Carolina Dispensary Law Now
 On Its Way.

Is the South Carolina Dispensary Law Now
 On Its Way.
 Columbia, s. C., May 16.-The dispen- sary law is now on it's way to the United States supreme court. A few days ago Constable Beach disobeyed United States Judge Simonton's order of injunction in the case, having held that no one could interefere with liquors shipped into the state; that the law was unconstitutional insofar as it interfered with interstate commerce. He was arrested and put in jail for contempt.
 Attorney-General Barber left here to- day for Washington to make application before the supreme court of the United States for writ of habeas corpus. The state expects by this method to get the entire case heard by the supreme court of the United States in the next twenty days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
At Memphis,

Memphis. Tenn, May 16.-Amateurish fielding on the part of the visitors and their inability to hit Quigg's curves at the proper time gave Memphis the vic tory over New Orleans today. The weather was so cold the players could not handle the ball well. Score:
 R H F Memphis ...... 0 2 1 0 1 3-12 15 1 New Orleans. 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 O. s 10 1 Batteries-Quigg and OMera; Ely and Bonding.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

There has been a big ad- vance in the price of straw mattings within the last few days. We are still offering choice patterns at l2 l-2c and 15c per yard.
 Alice Carpet Co.,, 2d Avenue and 2lSt Street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
7==-7--7--@7-- COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become a regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
 11-29 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
At Columbus. Miss.

Columbus, Miss, May 16.(-Special)- )- Columbus lost her first game this season today, the Mississippi Valley team taking the game, which was hotly contested for ten innings, by a score of to S. Score: Columbus .............0 0 2 0 2 o o 0-S Memphis .............0 10 1 2 1 1 1-9
 Another game will be played tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

Ethel Cooking at the statue of Venus of Milo)-It seems to me, Maud. that the women in ancient times had larger waists than they have now. Maud Well, perhaps the men had longer arms.