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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A FREE SILVER MEETING.
The Farmers National Congress Developed Into Financial Debating Club With
 the Bimetasts on Top.

Atlanta, Oct 1.-The Farmers Ma tional congress developed into financial debating club today. Ex-Comptroller William Lawrence of Ohio precipitated the discussion by an address on 'Bimet- allism and How to Secure It."
 He took the free silver side and made strong argument.
 He wanted a conference of those coun- tries which favored silver. leaving out those countries favoring gold. MT. Lawrence was followed by Hon. J. F. Shafroth, member of congress from Colorado who took issue with the former.
 The speaker began by stating that he hoped that his remarks would not be credited to him because he came from Colorado. He said that MT. Lawrence's position of calling conference of the sil- yer nations was not the best plan, but that the United States was big enough to maintain the parity of the two metals alone, and that this government could maintain the ratio of 16 to 1.
 J. G. Offut of Indiana offered resolu- tions reciting that the demonetzation of silver was the result of a conspiracy of the chief commercial nations of Europe and requesting the president to call an international monetary conference. The concluding resolutions were:
 Resolved, That we are opposed to any legislation by congress which will have the effect to cause either gold or silver to be exported so as thereby to have sub stantially only one of the metals as money in the country.
 Resolved, That we will oppose any political party that will not indorse the foregoing resolutions.
 The following were announced on the committee of location Lute Wilcox, Col orado; Hon. Isaac Patterson. Iowa; D. c. Wagner, Illinois; Rev. R. V. E. Butler. Texas; J. P. Hunnicut, Georgia; J. w. Morton Tennessee; A. Stewart. New York
 Resolutions favoring the free coinage of silver and gold and the calling of a monetary conference of nations favoring silver were offered by Judge J. G. Rams dell of Michigan, Judge William Law renee of Ohio and J. B. Hunnicutt of Georgia.
 After being discussed by A. Martin of Michigan. J. A. Myers of West Virginia, pr. ]. D. Clardy of Kentucky, JIG. Den ham of Missouri and others, the resolu- tions were referred to the committee on resolutions.
 Hon. John H. Brigham. master of the national grange. and Hon. Julius M. Eos ter of Chilli were introduced to the con- Uragq
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
THE WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW Business Last Week Was Not Entirely Favorable. mn 9s'' But Nearly Every Other Commodity Showed a
 Decline.
A GENERAL ABATEMENT OF ORDERS
Due to Over Purchases Earlier in the Sea- son, Is the Main Cause of the Decline. But Few Advances ot Wages
 Are Reported.

New York, Oct. 11.-Bradstreet's tomor- row, October F. will say:
 Cooler weather has stimulated season. able day for staple dry goods, millinery and clothing, and jobbers in these linss in all parts of the country feel the im- provement. Relatively the most gain has been made at the south, where an inn provement is reported in almost all lines. eral orders than for several years, and larger distributing centers report sales of goods to the cotton belt and collections therefrom exceptionally free. The unfa- vorable features are found In disappoint- ment at the moderation with which wheat is exported from week to week. the reported weakness in pig iron and steel billets and in the competition suf- fered by domestic wooden manufacturers from abroad.
 The total number of business failures throughout the United States number 265 this week. against PA last week, 23S sn the. same week year ago, 406 two years ago and 191 in 1892. More encouraging business features are found in the con tinued advance in the price of cotton, which in turn has put up the price of sev- eral varieties of cotton goods and in the prospect for the maintenance of these rates which with freer movement of cot ton at the south are having very favor able influence on business nsthat portion of the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Dun's Review.


 New York, Oct. 11.--R. c. Dun & Co. in their weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 The price barometer gives indications that are not entirely favorable. Cotton goods go up with increasing evidence that the cotton crop is short. Prices of other manufactured products, of wool, hides and leather, all show some decline. a general abatement in new orders being the principal cause. With an immense volume of business not much exceeded in the largest month of the exceptional year of 1892 and with the evidence that in several important branches the vol- ume has exceeded that of any previous year. there Is a growing uncertainty about the near future of industries Mon ey markets are neither strained nor threatening, foreign exchange no longer raise apprehension and all fears about the great northern crops are passed. There have been few advances in wages of labor during the past month and only few works have been closed by strikes for an advance.
 The main cause of decreased orders has been repeatedly pointed Ylt by this journal duPing the past half year. When business began to revive million traders were in haste to order. not only the goods that each expected to sell within a given time, but enough to replenish stocks which had been cut down almost to bare shelves by two years of prostra- tion. Thus the buying was much in ex- cess of real consumption within the given time. Also as prices rose many hastened to buy in advance of visible needs, hop ing that every purchase would mean a gain, while multitudes hurried to get in their orders before competitors could buy as cheaply. Under such conditions buy ing continued for six months and still continues in cotton goods, which have risen less than the material. But in most manufactured products buying for the same reason can no longer be expected and the steady and regular competition is not yet known.
 In woolen manufactures a demand for dress goods and some specialties keeps many fully employed, but most of the works making mems woolens, for which new orders are scarce, find not enough to keep them running. To pile up goods in advance wholly in the dark as to future foreign competition involves such risk that some concerns may close for time. It Is too early for cotton movements to cast much light on the probable yield. Port receipts thus far, 23 per cent smaller than last year, do not indicate as small a crop as many fear, in view of the known lateness of picking. Widely circulated advices to hold back cotton have some in- fiuence also. At present prices, averaging Sh cents in southern markets, against 5% cents a year ago, 7,000,0 900 bales would bring 13000, 900 more than 9,900,00 bales brought last year Some months ago Dun's review predicted that 3,00O, ,OO0 bales of American cotton would be carried over and was much criticised by some. MT. Ellison, the final European authority, shows that 2,977, 900 bales were held Sep tember 1 in ports and at mills here and abroad.
 Failures for the week have included two banks and several concerns of some hott i,, lao r,ft States, against 231 last year, and 52 in Canada, against 43 last year
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
BISHOP GALLOWAY. AMAZED.
His Name Being Used in the Brandon Mur-
 derers Petition.

Jackson, Miss, Oct 11.-Friends of Marshall. Fox and Coleman, the three young Vicksburgers who killed Dinkins at Brandon two months ago, who pleaded guilty to murder and are now serving life sentences in the penitentiary, are busy circulating petitions for their par don. It has come to the ears of Bishop Galloway that the petitioners are telling that he would sign the petition for par don. and the bishop, who is related to the man murdered by the trio, publishes a card in the Clarion Ledger, in which he says "The report is entirely unau- thorized. It's very suggestion Is humil- iation only equaled by my amazement at their unseemy haste in making trav- esty of the administration of justice"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
STAINS FRIEND.
Attorney-General Harmon Says it Is Discour. teous to Sympathize With Cuba and
 Unlawful to Aid Her.

Washington, Oct. 1.-Inquiries by mail and telegraph have been received in con- siderable numbers of late at the depart ment of justice as to whether 1t is a vio- lation of the laws of the United States for American citizens to express sympa- thy for Cuban insurgents in public meet ings and to aid in fitting out expeditions to assist them. One of the most recent is from MT. Watkins of Albany, N. Y. In reply to 1t Attorney-GeneralH Harmon has sent the following letter; which repre- sents the views of the administration on the subject
 Department of Justice,
 Washington, D. C., Oct. 9. 1895. Mr. E. A. Watkins. 119 State Street, At bany. N. Y.-
 Sir: For some reason your letter of September 26 did not reach me until to- day. I hasten to reply that the organiza- ton of military force of any sort in the United States in aid of the instruction of Cuba would be in direct violation of section 62S6 of the revised statutes of the United States. which provides for fine of not exceeding 5000 and Imprisonment for not more than three years for every person who in any way takes part in such expedition or enterprise to be car ried on against any prince, state. etc.. with whom the United States are at peace . As the United States are not only at peace with Spain, but have with her a treaty whereby extradition of prisoners and many other benefits are secured. 1t behooves all American citizens who have respect for the laws and obligation of their country and regard for it's honor to observe this law in spirit as well as in letter. to be neutral in word as well as in deed. While there Is no law to prevent American citizens from speaking their sentiments on any subject. singly or to- gether. taking such action as you men ton in your letter would. in my judg- ment be dscourteous in the highest de- gree to a friendly power and tend to em- barrass and obstruct the government in carrying out it's determination faithfully to execute the laws and fulfll it's treaty obligations. Very. respectfully,
 T. HARMON,
 AtfOrney-Cauero1
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
THE CONTRACT ANNULLED.
The City Council Had No Right to Make the
 Contract

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 11.-Chancellor Conn decides that the water works com pany of this city has no contract with the city, or in other words that the city coun- cil of 1888 had no right to make a twenty year contract. The present city council adopted an ordinance in September de- claring the contract null and void and de- clined to pay rentals for the quarter, amounting to nearly $2O00. Should the supreme court, to which the case will go at once, confirm the decision of Chancel- Tor Conn the company will be forced to sell to the city or raise the tax on private consumers to meet their obligations to their bondholders. The company is bond ed at s1oO000 the bonds being held in Bal timore. The annulment of the contract was on the ground if insufficiency of fire pressure and unftness for drinking pur- poses,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
ALABAMA DAY IN ATLANTA Governor Oates and President
 Collier Spoke. THE BULL DING WAS CROWDED
Arrangements Are Now Being Made for a
 Cuba Day
Q BE HELD BEFORE CONGRESS MEETS
The Iowa Press Association, Two Hundred Strong, Arrived Yesterday-Many Val uable Papers Read at the Con-
 gresses-Cincinnati Day

Atlanta, Ga., Oct, 1.-The Alabamians formally opened their state building at the exposition today Addresses were made by Governor Oates of Alabama and President Collier of the exposition. The state was we'll represented in at tendance, and when, the hour came for serving punch the state building was thronged.
 The directors of the exposition are ar ranging for a Cuban day Invitations are being sent to some of the most dis tinguished orators and public men of this country to attend and deliver addresses AS yet the plans are vague, but they will be rapidly shaped up and the day will certainly be before congress meets.
 The Iowa Press association came in to- day. There are 200 In the party.
 The Ohioans of Georgia are preparing to receive their friends on Ohio and Gin cinnati days. which will be December 5 and G.. respectively. Cincinnati desired a day for herself. and the directors fixed it for December 6. Cincinnati has more exhibits at the fair than any other city outside of Georgia.
 Miss Sadie America of Chicago read the opening paper at the days session of the national women. It was the Ma tional Council of Jewish Women" Mrs Elizabeth Grannis followed with paper on National League for the Promotion of Social Purity"
 Dr. Abbey Cox Rooney of Illinois spoke on local councils Held Campbell de- livered paper on Household Economies as University Movement"
 Miss Helen F. Goesman had paper on "Woman's Position In the Industrial World" @.t,
 The 5000 belt for the champion hose reel company of the United States was won by the Independence Hose company of Martins Ferry. o. There were eleven entries.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
THE DEBATE POSTPONED Messrs. Bankhead and Clark Will
 Meet Next Friday. SENATOR MORGAN IS COMING It Is Reported That He Will Stump the
 State. JUNGLE RUFUS SANDERS" NEW HOME MT Dixon Put in a Good Word for Mont gomery, But He Put in Two Good Words for Birmingham-Per-
 sonal and General.
SENATOR MORGAN IS COMING
JUNGLE RUFUS SANDERS" NEW HOME

Montgomery, Oct. 11.-(Special.)-The debate which was to have been held here tonight between Congressman Clark and Bankhead has been postponed until some time next week, probably Friday. The reason assigned is that today Is Alabama day at the Atlanta exposition and many Montgomerians most interested in the proposed discussion are in Atlanta. The fact Is that Montgomery Is so full of bus mess at this time that 1t is difficult to be assured of a good audience even to listen to a debate between such men as Messrs. Bankhead and Clark.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
ANOTHER RECORD BROKEN. That Is if Commodore Selfridge Is Mad
 Rear Admiral.

Wilmington, Oct. IA naval examin- ing board will tomorrow inquire into the qualification of Commodore o. Selfridge for promotion to rear admiral in antici- patton of the retirement on February next of Rear Admiral c. c. Carpenter, now commanding the Asfatic naval sta- ton. The assumption of the rank of rear admiral by Commodore Selfridge will mark the first instance where father and son. during the life time of both have attained the highest rang of the United States naval service. Commodore Sel- fridge's father. Rear Admiral Selfridge, is now living in Washington. He is more than so years of age and his vigorous ap- pearance seems to belle the fact that he has been on the retired list since 1866.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Taggart's First Official Act.

Indianapolis, Oct. 1.-The first official act of Mayor Taggart was to appoint E. M. Johnson city comptroller and that of- ficial at once entered upon his duties, succeeding P. c. Trusler, republican can didate for mayor. The people who have claimed that the new mayor would inau- gurate his administration by issuing a open city were dumbfounded by second act, which was to send an order to the chief of police to continue vigorous en- forcement of the laws the same as had been the policy of the previous admins fra tiOn
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Corbett and Brady Surprised.

San Antonia, Tex, Oct 11.-Corbett and Manager Brady were much surprised this morning upon reading the press dis patches from Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark. to learn that Governor Clarke will seek to prevent the pulling off of the fight at Hbt Springs. They thought the matter settled, and that there would be no executive or judicial opposition to the fight taking place there. Corbett stated this morning that he would con tinue his training, as he is convinced the Florida Athletic club will make good their promise to pull off the fight on schedule date
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A Star Criminal.

Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 11.-There is in jail in Fayetteville a prisoner who has a his tory. He has been by turns a profess sional gambler, liquor spy in South Car olna, cowboy, and is now to go on trial for the capital crime of burglary. His name is Carlton Watson. He tried to break jail and was chained to the floor. He has a complete chfin of signals by which he communicated with the other prisoners. His heavy chains were found filed apart. Still heavier were those riv- eted on him. Yesterday these were found hanging on hook while Watson walked around in his cell
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
The Oueen Renorted Killed.

Yokohama. Oct. 11.--Mr. Kourmora, di- rector of the Japanese political bureau, has gone to Corea in consequence of a revolutionary uprising in Seoule. It is supposed that the queen of Corea was killed by the revolters. headed by the kings father, who recently made forcl- ble entrance into the palace at Seoule.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A Reward for Bibby.

Washington Oct. 1.-The postoffice de- partment offered reward of $20Q for the arrest and conviction of William Bibby, late mail carrier from Newton to Geneva, Ala, who absconded with the mail pouch. He is of English birth, but halls from Pennsylvania. Bibby is about IS years of age and has a sailors gait. e
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
The Ambassad or Doesn't Know

Vienna, Oct. 1.-The Tageblatt has an interview with the Spanish ambassador here in which that gentleman is reported as saying that the complete subjection of the Cuban rebels is certain. If Cuba should ever achieve independence. he says. the government of the United States would not wish to annex the isl and for fear of increasing the number of her negro citizens
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A Political Sensation.

London, Oct. 11.-A dispatch from Mad rid to the News agency says: Tt is stated here upon good authority that the United States has pointed out to the Spanish minister at Washington the ne- cessity that Spain should take prompt action to crush the rebellion in Cuba. This statement has created a sensation in political circles"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
BOND TRADE DECLINED.
White & Co. Decline Mr. Steiner's Bid for the Montgomery Bonds-Go to Baldwin.

Montgomery Oct. 11.-(Special)- )-News came here from New York today that c. A. White & Co.,, the New York firm for which Steiner Bros. of Birmingham bought the $5OOOO of Montgomery county bonds last week, paying 104h for them. had declined to confirm the trade or re7 ceive the bonds. Thereupon A. M. Bald win of this city, the second highest bid der, offered to take the bonds at Steiner's bid, and the sale was accordingly made to him.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Died Like an Anarchist.

Prague, Oct. 11.-Antone Hoffman, the anarchist, who murdered Police Inspector Baumgarten June II, was put to death this morning. He refused all religious ministrations and uttered anarchist cries to the last. A number of socialists gath cred in front of the prison and indulged in soditious shouts until they were dis persed by the police.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A ciear Companv Assiens.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The Roper & Baxter Cigar company made an assignment in the county court this morning. The lia- bilities are estimated at $100,00 The as- sets exceed that amount by about $25, ,000, but they are largely open accounts. The cause of the failure is said to be the diff ficulty of making collections and the gen. eral depression in business.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
The Apostle of Democrac y Coming.

It is stated here that Senator Morgan is arranging to make series of speeches in Alabama during the latter part of Oc- tober aNd the first part of November. The frat speech Is to be made at Hunts vile, it is reported. General Morgan can draw crowd to hear him speak any where in Alabama when other senators, congressmen and cabinet officers fail.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
gress of the proposed Agrarian pro- pr ran m
Another Great Battle.

Madrid, Oct. 1.-The Imparcial's Ha- vana dispatch says the Spanish column under Colonel Sousa had an encounter with a band of rebels in the district of Manacas, killing six and wounding large number. The Spanish had one killed and two wounded,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Big Meet in Sight.

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct. 1.-The promoters of the Lincoln fall meeting, which open the last week in October, have received notice from Secretary Palmer Clark, who Is at Lexington. Ky, that he has ar ranged for the appearance of Joe Patch en, John R. Gentry and Strathberry. Robert J. Willis will probably be here. The meeting promises to be the greatest in Nebraska racing history.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Will Retain Them.

London. Oct IA dispatch to the Cen tral News from Athens says the govern ment has decided upon the retention in service of the marines whose terms of en- listment will expire on October 13. and 1t is reported that the army reserves now in the field are also to be retained.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
An Earthouake Shock.

Colon. Colombia, Oct. 11.-Advices from Bogota state that shock of earthquake on September 20 damaged large number of houses in the city. The inhabitants are also threatened with complete fail- ure of their water supply and public meeting has been held to consider means of relief
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Big Fire at Bremen.

Plymouth, Oct. 1.-The Holland radia- tor works at Bremen were entirely de- stroyed by an incendary at o'clock this morning The loss Is estimated at $150,- 900, and the insurance only placed at s25.-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
The Vatican Will Act.

London, Oct. LA dispatch from Rome to the Pall Mall Gazette says: The vatican has promised to take action through the papal nuncios at Paris and Vienna in behalf of the Armenians.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
NEW RAILROAD.
Articles of Incorporation Filed-The Road
 to Run From Florence North.

to Run From Florence North.
 Montgomery, Oct. 11.-(Special.) )-Ar- ticles of incorporation of the Alabama Northern railroad, running from Flor ence, Ala, northward to the state line were filed in the office of the secretary of state late this afternoon. George F. Jones, R. T. Simpson and R. T. Simpson, Jr. all of Florence, are the incorporators The capital stock is $3, 000 GOO.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A Sl5O.OOO Blaze.

Plymouth, Ind, Oct. 1.-The Holland Radiator works at Mremen were entirely destroyed by incendiary fire this morn ing. The loss Is estimated at $15000O. and the insurance placed at only $2500
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Four Women Killed.

Glasgow, Oct. 1.-The Higginbotham mill in this city was burned today and four women employed therein killed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
A erarians outvoted.

Breslau, Oct. 1.-The socialistcongress today by vote of 15S to 63 approved the resolution offered by Herr Kautky, which is tantamount to a rejection by the con-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Sale of Florida Oranges.

London, Oct. 1.-The first consignment of Florida oranges met with ready sale at Coven Garden market today bringing $6 a box.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Butch Lyons Hanged.

Chicago, Oct 11.--Butch Lyons was hanged in, the county jail at 12:05 this afternoon for the murder, of Alfred B. Mason last February.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Getting Very Cold.

Scranton, Pa., Oct. 1.-The thermom- eter this morning at 6 o'clock registered 32 degrees above. There was a heavy frost, au5 ice formed on the pools.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
Better Than Being Fired.

London, Oct. 11.-It Is reported that the Earl of Elgin, viceroy of India. has re- signed for personal reasonG
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-12
ATHENS.
Dr. Hawkins Resigns the Presidency of the
 Female College.

Female College.
 Athens, Oct. 11.-(Speclal)-Dr. N. o. Hawkins, president of the Athens Fe- male college, resigned the presidency of the institution to return to regular work in the conference. Dr. z. A. Parker was elected unanimously in his place, and has entered upon the work. The full faculty is retained, and the school is running smoothly.