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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
PUBLIC OPINION.

While the local political situation Is
somewhat complicated by the excise is
cue the press of the country looks upon
1t S a renewal of last years struggle for
good government between Tammany and
the forces opposed to that Organization
New York Herald, Ind.
A forty-pound meteorite seems to be
about the only thing that Lieutenant
Peary discovered on his recent expedi-
ton, and he could not bring 1t home, in
which respect he would have been equal
ly unfortunate even If he had found the
north pole.-Denver Times, Dem.
The Olympian games are to be revived
at Athens, in Greece, next April, and 1t Isl
time for the winners of the American
events in athletics this year to put them
selves in communication with the director
of the games. The American universities
ought to be well represented. In addi-
ton to taking part In the games they can
brush up their Greek in conversation and
reading the daily papers.-New York
Mercury, Dem.
OF all the hap-doodle that ever got into
a political platform that in the Nebraska
republican declaration is the worst. The
Nebraska republicans assert and pretend
to believe that the election of a repubn-
can congress revived business. AS the
new congress has never been in session
and cannot meet until next winter, it is
evident that Nebraska politicians mag
Inc that all voters are as foolish as them
selves-St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dem.
Two very old empires are in danger of
disruption in our time-China, the oldest
existing empire in the world, and Turkey
which has lasted for several centuries
The trouble with both of them is that
they have not kept up with the civilized
countries. politically or otherwise. Their
governments are of a kind that cannot
endure amid modern progress. Yet the
Turks are brave as ever, and the Chinese
are the most industrious of all the races
of mankind.-New York Sun, DEM
The partisan journalism which sees
nothing but virtue on it's own side and
only sin on the other Is gradually going
out. There is an almost universal popu-
lar demand for the truth. There is pub
lie protest against the old-time practice
of humbugging. There Is hope that a
time may come when a man or woman
may expect to find in any reputable
newspaper that may be at hand the
truth about political meetings and other
events in politics.-.Cincinnat Enquirer.
Dem,
President Harper was evidently salts
fed with the work of Professor Bemis up
to the time when he spoke against amo-
flopolists in the Presbyterian church in
Chicago. and while 1t is a relief to know
against him, it Is more incumbent on DR..
Harper to te@ll why Professor Bemis
was compelled to resign than ever before.
No reason has been given and yet there
must be a reason, and DIR. Harper owes
1t to himself and Professor Bemis and to
the university to make 1t public.---Boston
Herald, Ind.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
THIRD EDITION.
MR.. CLEVELAND'S SPEECH
1t Was Short, But Full of Good Words for At
lanta and the South Gen.
orally.

Atlanta. Oct. 22.-At the Cleveland din
ner President Cleveland spoke for min
ute congratulating Atlanta and the south
on the exposition and expressing his
pleasure at being here. He said:
Il know not hardly how to reply to this
and shall attempt to do but little more
than return thanks for the kindly atten-
ton that has been shown me. Ever since
my visit to your city have been remind
ed constantly that l was in a country of
hospitality Nothing reminds me of this
fact more than now Hospitality devel-
ops into fraternity, and the hospitality as
shown between the people of the north
and south has developed a fraternity
which knows no section. Northern hos
pitality vies with you an northern hospi-
tally Is no less strong than yours. If
this hospitality means union what else
could unite a country in stronger bonds?
1t means devotion and attachment to the
flag we all love. feel then while am al
visitor to this community that ! am
among those who are determinedsnot to
be outdone in anything that Is patriotic.
When / shall recall the incident OF TINS
visit am sure none shall find warmer
place than those present on this occasion.
and before / close wish to say that you
have here a city for which fate has re-
served all that is good and prosperous
Governors Coffin Of Connecticut, OFer-
rail- of Virginia and Stone of Mississippi
were among the distinguished guests.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to ali Others
Don't miss the bargains in
ladies' small size shoes at
The Smith Shoe Co. IS.
DURANT'S TRIAL.
The Prosecution introduced Some Very Dam
aging Evidence in Rebuttal--lhe De-
Tense Has Closed,

San Francisco, Oct 22.-The defense
closed in the Durant case this morning
without introducing any further testi-
mony. and the prosecution Immediately
began to put in its testimony In rebuttal.
This was damaging to Durant and in
cluded evidence as to the notes of Dr.
Cheney's lecture on the afternoon of
Blanche Lamont's disappearance, which
he obtained of a. fellow student. Five
trustees OF Emanuel Baptist church were
called and denied that they had about
the time Of the murder given any instruc-
lions to Durant to repair the electrical
apparatus of the church. They admitted
that previous to that he had been re-
uuested to make repairs, and in January
had been asked to correct defect In the
apparatus corhected with SOME time
bells, but none of them had spoken to
Durant at any time about repairs con-
nected with the sunburners. Among the
Blanche Lamont. The treasurer of the
church said he had allowed Durant $3.50
for material used in repairing the cleo
trical apparatus in January. Adolph
Hobe, an old schoolmaster of Durant
testified that he had seen him at the
ferry ON the afternoon of April IL. the
day of the Minnie Williams murder. with
a Young lady of Miss Williams stature
and with cape such as she wore at 5:05
O'Clock.
Durant testified that he left the ferry
before s o'clock. Some of the most i'm
portant testimony of the trial was then
introduced in the evidence of f. F. Gla-
zier, a fellow student of Durant's. He
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Baby Shoes---We have all
styles and colors in soft soles.
The Smith Shoe Co.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition = Improved Railway
Service,
1O-1S-tf

Atlanta Exposition = Improved Railway
Service.
Tickets are on sale via the Southern
railway to Atlanta on account of the ex-
position at rate of $3.50 for the round
trip, good returning within seven days
from date of sale, and $5.55 for the round
trip, good returning within fifteen days
from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round
trip, good returning until January 7, 1896.
The exposition Is now open in full force
and every one should take advantage of
the opportunity to attend.
Three trains daily, Birmingham to At
lanta-
No. sS Lv Bir 5:55 am. Ar Atlanta Il 40 am
No So Lv Biz. 2:55 pm. Ar Atlanta S:55 pm
No. IL Lv Br. 12:15 am. Ar Atlanta 6:55 am
All trains carrying Pullman sleeping
cars.
directive October 8, the Southern has
added another train to the service be-
tween Atlanta and New York. The Eek
position Flyer" leaves Atlanta at p. m.
and New York at 1923 p. m. Only TWEEN
ty-five hours from Atlanta to New York.
Returning train leaves New York via
PENNSYLVANIA railroad at II a. m. and ar
riyes Atlanta 1920 following morning.
Train will be a solid -vestibule of Pull
man drawing room sleepers between New
York, Washington and Atlanta and first
class vestibule coaches between Atlanta
and Washington.
The schedule of No. SO. known as the
UNITED States Fast Mail, has been
changed between Atlanta and Washing
ton, lessening the time out between At
Ianta and New York. Train now leaves
ington at $40 p. M, New York 6:23 a. M
For Information apply to
L. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A.,
10-10-tf 22O1 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

were summoned to attend a meeting of
the budget committee of the chamber Of
deputies last evening. M. Ribot support
ed Admiral Besnard's urgent demand for
a supplementary credit of 100000 francs
for the construction of new ships and ma
val works. Admiral Besnard contended
that 1t was imperative that France
should reserve her position in the Medit-
eEranean and the north and place new
vessels upon the distant naval stations.
After the departure of Minister NJ. Ca
mile Pelletan, reporter of the committee,
proposed that 100000 francs be appro-
priated on account of the new naval con-
struction programme. This proposal
was rejected by the committee, which
also rejected all other proposals for cred
1t for new vessels. M. Pelletan thereupon
resigned, but his resignation has not yet
been accepted. 1t is expected that the
government will be able to Withstand the
attacks upon its policy which number
OF deputies have announced their inten-
tion to make in the form of interpella-
tons. The opposition newspapers de-
clare that the government will meet the
chamber of deputies in the same manner
in, which bankrupt would encounter
his creditors
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

testified that on the 10th of April he, with
Durant, went into room at the college
and while he read his notes of the lecture
on April 13 Durant made notes in his note
book. They discussed the points or the
lecture. Durant did not read from MS
notes during the three-quarters of an
hour in which they were engaged.
Prof Thomas Price. the leading chemist
of the city, was called as an expert and
disposed of the mysterious shoe found
in Pastor Gibson's study with stain on
the sole by saying he had found the stain
to be a grease spot and not blood. Price
went into details as to Illuminating gas
In use in this city. He said If Durant
had inhaled 1t over the sun burners as he
said he did for four or five minutes, he
would have been entirely overcome. Had
he remained two minutes he would have
been overcome.
Charles Morrison, reporter. testified
that Durant had told him he went to thei
church on the afternoon of April 13 be-
tween 4 and 4:30, instead of 4:55, as Du-
rant had testified.
J. S. Dunnigan, another reporter, testi-
fed that he and DIR. Gilbert F. Graham
had visited Durant in prison on April 20.
He was requested by Durant to step aside
while Graham talked privately with the
defendant.
IT was Graham whom 1t is alleged Du-
RI MT asked for his notes Graham talked
with Durant about al half or three quar-
tors of an hour, Dunnigan said
DIR. Graham testified that he had such
an interview with Durant in prison. Du-
rant had asked Dunnigan to step to one
side and then asked Graham II he would
not lend him his notes of the lecture of
April II. He said he had notes and with
the aid OF Graham's he could prove an
alibi. Durant had said in his testimony
that Graham Joined with him in asking
Dunnigan to step to one side. Both Ora
ham and Dunnigan disputed Durant as
to this and Graham said Durant used
the word 'alibi," although the defendant
had said he did not at that time know the
meaning of the word. Durant suggested
as to the notes that Graham should
leave them at his house or commit them
to memory and come to the prison and re-
cite them to him.
The prosecution expects to begin its ar
gument this week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
We will make a special dis
play of diamonds and watches
for today only. III G. Abbott
& Bros, 12l Twentieth street.
100 POLITICAL MEETINGS.
The Campaign in New York Is Getting Red

New York, Oct. 22--New York was
ablaze with political meetings from City
Hall park to Kings bridge. the number
reaching nearly 10O The weather was
charming and nothing happened to mar
the proceedings. All shades of politics
were represented. from the mass meet
ings of the democrats and republicans to
the tail cart brigade of the Good Govern
ment club Chauncey NJ Depew was the
star at the big republican meeting and
Perry Belmont at the democrats. The
repu blicans opened the campaign a Car
negie hall. The immense auditorium was
crowded to Its utmost capacity. Mr.. Ed
ward Lauterbach presided. After De-
pew had been heard Ex-Congressman
Quigg took occasion to give Governor
Morton a personal BOOM
The first democratic ratfica ton meet
ing of the campaign was held tonight
at Tammany hall The big hall was
thrown open at o'clock and in five mini
utes every seat was occupied. In addi-
ton to the meeting in the main hall there
was a meeting of Germans in the base
ment and overflow meetings were held
outside of the wigwam for the benefit of
those who could not gain entrance to the
building.
Charles A. Jackson, formerly a member
of the State democracy, was chosen
chairman of the meeting.
Mr.. Belknap closed his speech by say
ing: II am not pleading for free rum or
free trade in intoxicants for an alcoholic
city, but for the right of the voters in
this county to manage their internal af-
fairs and their Sunday affairs in their
own way. l am pleading tonight is the
democracy is pleading everywhere in the
state for a return of this city to a gov
eminent by the mayor. aldermen and
commonaliay, for q real legisla tive body
created by majority of the city voters,
and not by a counterfeit body as now"
e. Ellery Anderson also spoke.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

Raleigh. N. c., Oct 22.-Fifteen bills
for FORGE. false pretenses and conspira-
CIV were today sent to the grand jury Of
Carter county superior court, in session
at Beaufort These are in the grave
ward Insurance frauds, the preliminary
trials of which attracted SO much atten-
ton last summer. The state Is repre-
scented by the solicitor and the lie In
surance companies are represented by an
able attorney, and the solicitor and at
torney both present affidavits for the re-
moyals of the trials to another county, as
they fear that the grand jury may hesi-
tate to act in the matter and that they
cannot obtain justice In Carter. The de-
Pendants filed counter affidavits.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Hayward Explains the Plot.

Minneapolis. Oct 22.-The condemned
murderer, Harry Hayward, issued to the
public today through the press a long
statement giving his version of the re-
Gently exposed plot to break Jail. He
admits the existence Of the plot and de-
scribes the details. but he strenuously
maintains that the whole affair was con-
ceived and carried forward by Deputy
Sheriff Michael Kierce for the purpose
Of making money and ingratiating him
self with the authorities. Hayward de-
clares that all his dealings were with
Kierce who secured the false keys to the
cell and jail doors and outlined the plot
to the prisoner. Hayward admits that
he "bit like a sucker"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Governor Clark's Bluff.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 22.-Notwith-
standing the favorable news to the anti
prize fighting element of the state. Gov
ernor Clark is ready for another move
ment in case the supreme court renders
adverse to his side of the prize fight
question.
will you call a special session of the
begislature?" he was asked.
1T am not quite ready to say. If
find that have not only the prize fight
ers to fight. but the contingent including
the courts of the state, shall certainly
convene the legislature as last resort ;
but l still believe there is law enough in
the state to take care of the states well
fare and the extraordinary session will
be called only in extraordinary emer-
gency."
Preparation has been made and the
legislature will be convened in a short
time If necessary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Woman,s Press Association.

Washington. oct. 22.-The Woman's
National Press association to the number
of fifty, accompanied by about 100 friends
and acquaintance. left tonight over the
Seaboard Air Line for Atlanta. The
train was a sSecial, made up entirely Of
Pullmans General Agent Parke accom-
panied the party, the train being under
his personal supervision. Every arrange
ment was made for the comfort of the ex-
cursionists, among them prominent of
whom were Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood,
Mrs H. B. Sperry. Mrs. Mary S. Lock-
wood. Mrs M. M. North and Mrs. A. M.
Hamilton. Atlanta will be reached to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Call 05l.
Call 05l.
Southside Plumbing Co.,
Avenue B and goth Street.
All orders promptly attended
to.
THEY FAVOR THE CANAL.
Answers From One Hundred and Eighte'
congressman.

Answers From One Hundred and Eighteen
Congressman.
Baltimore. Oct. 22-The Manufacturers
Record sent to every member of congress
letter asking:
'If the special Nicaraguan canal com
mittee appointed by act of congress
makes a favorable report on the feasibil
ity of the canal will you probably favor
the government aid looking to its early
completion"
One hundred and eighteen replies have
been received. OF these nnety-six are
strongly In favor of the building of the
canal either by government aid or gov
eminent ownership. Two are opposed
and twenty are non-committal. Quite
number of those who answered are very
strongly in favor Of the canal, but ex-
press a desire that the United States
government should build and own It,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Imports and Exports.

The imports of merchandise into the
United States for the nine months ending
September 30,1S95, were valued at $43-
052,276 more than the exports of mer-
chandise.
For the same period the exports of gold
were 1850, 343 more than the imports.
This export of gold more than paid the
apparent adverse balance of trade, but
besides this there was a net export of
silver valued at $50, 6S2, 1876.
This was applied in part payment of
the invisible balance of trade, which is
made up. of freights on merchandise i'm
ported in foreign vessels, expenses of
American tourists. abroad. remittances
by immigrants to the old country, inter-
est on American securities held by for
eigners, ETC.
How much this invisible balance of
trade amounts to is unknown to any one,
although some of the leading dealers in
foreign exchange might estimate 1t with
some approximation to accuracy.
The lowest estimate that has been
made in recent years of this invisible
balance is 500, 100000 annually. The
estimate that has received more general
acceptance recently is $3.50, 100000. but
some exchange dealers believe that 1t Is
as much as $500 900, 900 every year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
PIKE ROAD BURNT OUT.

The Entire Town Is Reported to Have Been
Destroyed.
Montgomery, Oct. 22.-(Special.)-A
telegraphic message from Pike Road,
eighteen miles from here at midnight to-
night states that the town IS on hre ana
asks the Montgomery fire department
to come to the rescue. The extent OF
damages so far Is not known. Later a
subseouent message advises the depart
ment not to come as 1t Is too late to at
feet any good. The report is that the
town, consisting Of seven or eight stores
is entirely destroyed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
UNITED CHARITIES.

The regular monthly meeting of the
United Charities will be held Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock, instead of Wednes-
day evening at O'Clock. The meeting
will be held in the new headquarters In
the Thompson building, opposite the
Catholic church.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Trunks-See our line before
you buy.
The Smith Shoe Co.
VENTING HIS SPLEEN.
10-1S-tf

Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Jr., Refuses to Sup
port General Hardin.
Louisville, KY, Oct. 22.-Hon. Cassius
M Clay, Jr.. issued a call today adj
dressed to the democratic state campaign
committee. in which he declines unequiv-
ocally to take the stump in behalf of Gen
eral Hardin. He charges that Hardin
has repudiated the platform OF the dem
ocratfc state convention on the money
issue and says he will not vote for Har-
din. Clay made the race for the nomi-
nation for governor against Hardin and
was defeated by a small majority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Heoffer Has Fled.

Columbus, O.. Oct. &C. w. Hoeffer,
the republican candidate for the legisia-
ture whose letters to Senator Brice and
other democrats offering to sell his vote
in the event of his election, and which
have just been published. has disap-
reared. The republican state committee
was unable to locate him today and
special from Greenville, his home, says
he left for Chicago last night. 1t is
thought he has fed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
The French Chamber Opened.

Paris Oct 22.--The senate and chamber
of deputies reopened their session today.
the occasion passing without incident.
M. Challemel-Lacour, president of the
senate, and NJ. Henri Brisson, president
of the chamber of deputies. addressed
their respective bodies, each making ref
erences to the success of the French .ex-
petition to Madagascar and congratulate
Ing the troops upon the result.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT.
Corbatt's Habeas Corpus Case May Be De-
cided Saturday.

Little Rock. Oct 22.-The supreme
court took up the Corbett habeas, corpus
case here at 10 O'Clock this morning and
attorneys for Corbett presented their side
OF the case. Judge Hollingway Is assist
ing encouragement Trustworthy. The
governor prevailed on the supreme court
to change the time for hearing the case
from Wednesday morning to this morn
ing He also objected to nolle pros be-
ing entered in the case as he wants the
supreme court to say whether or not the
fight law now on the statute books is
valid and sufficiently strong to enable the
governor to prevent the prize fighting in
this state. A decision will be rendered,
it is thought. by Saturday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
The Dynamite Exploded.

Raleigh, N. c., Oct 22.-Jackson Parker
and Harry Hinson, both negroes, are en-
ployed at the Parker gold mine at New
London, Stanley county, to load dyna-
mite cartridges. They had lighted can
die and today one of them snuffed this
with a dynamite cap. The explosion
which followed entirely destroyed the
magazine and fatally injured both men.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
WILL ENTERTAIN BUFFALO BILL.

Zamora temple will entertain Col. W.
f. Cody this afternoon at $50. Mobiles
desiring to participate must secure ad-
mission tickets from the recorder not
later than IL o'clock noon.
w. ]. PEARCE, Potentate.
B. M. JACOBS, Recorder.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

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. VIII also put coal In Tor winter.
Telephone 487. 1-ls-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
oninn,s opinion of Maher.

Hot Springs, Oct 22-Joe vendig re-
ceived this morning dispatch from j.
]. Quinn of Pittsburg. Makers backer
and manager, saying he Is prepared to
bet $4,000 that Maher could whip Corbett
with any sized gloves
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

Madison, Mimi, Oct. ga loss of $780,
900 was caused this morning by the de-
struction Of forty buildings by fire. Most
Of them were business places and of
frame. The insurance is S45, 900. The two
brick buildings saved the rest Of the
town,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
Old papers for sale cheap at
this office.

The Supreme Court OF Nebraska mas
dacdded that there are two Democratic
parties in that State; and now the ques-
ton arises, how are they both to live
when there isn't business enough even
for one?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23
r-Governor Ames Dead.

Ex-Governor Ames Dead.
North Easter, Mass, Oct. Eek Gov.
Oliver Ames died at his home in this viii
Ia at 2 o'clock this morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-23

Young gentlemen having ambition to
play orchestral or band instruments of
any kind should consult Professor Weber
at the Birmingham College of Music.
Splendid opportunity.
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