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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
LABOR TROUBLES.
Twelve Hundred Blast Furnacemen Qui
 Work.

Chicago. May 7.--Twelve hundred men employed in the blast furnace of the Illinois Steel company's mills at South Chicago quit work this morning. Two furnaces are shut down as a result, and the strikers expect that they have sym pathizers enough to spread the disaf- lection to other departments It is likely that the four other furnaces may be compelled to suspend.
 The strikers clam that not enough men arc employed in the blast furnace work to divide the labor fairly and that they are not receiving wages that will enable them to live. Two years ago the men claim that they were paid $210 a day for work that they now do in twelve hours for $1.60. Everything is quiet and orderly at the mills.
 R. Forsyth, second vice-president of the Illinois Steel company, said this after noon that he believed that it would be necessary to shut down the plant at South Chicago tonight because of a lack of pig iron, which is the product of the furnaces at winch the men have stopped work. If the mills are shut down three thousand men will be thrown out of em- ployment,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
TERSELY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros sell furniture.
 There will be matinee at the opera house this afternoon, the attraction be- ing the Hettie Bernard Chase company in "The Pearl of Savoy"
 Ladies' and gentlemen's Easter shoes. Latest styles and lowest prices. Please come and see 2000 pairs of bran new shoes. T. c. King.
 George Mitchell and Marion Greet were brought in from Blocton yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Sullivan, who took them before United States Commissioner Mullen for trial on the charge of retailing liquor without li- cense. Their trial was continued until the 18th
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
TO TEST THE HOAR LAW.
Lottery Agent Parkhurst Q) Arrested a
 New Orleans.

Lottery Agent Parkhurst Q) Arrested at
 New Orleans.
 New Orleans, May 1.-The first step in the case to test the new Hoar law passed by congress to prevent the importation of lottery tickets into this country and their distribution on American soil through express companies, or other means of transportation, was begun to- day when Lottery Agent William Park hurst was arrested on an indictment of the federal grand jury. The accused was charged with having imported a ticket of the Honduras company, success sors to the Louisiana lottery and to have borne it on his person on a Louis- vile and Nashville railroad train be- tween the states of Florida and Georgia to New Orleans for the purpose of dis posing of 1t. When arraigned in court his counsel filed a demurrer, in which District Attorney Earhart joined It is probable that the demurrer will be over ruled, and that the accused will then de- cline to furnish bail. Thereupon he will be constructively committed to prison and a writ of habeas corpus to the United States supreme court will be taken out, as was done in the case of the United States ys. Dupre. Judge Thomas J. Semmes of Louisiana, James C.. Carten of New York and other prominent attor- neys are understood to have been re- tained to appear in the case before the United States supreme court.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Furnace Men Strike.

sharon, Pa. May 1.-The furnace men of the Douglass and Mabie iron furnaces have struck and refuse to return with out an additional advance in wages. The demand is for an advance of 10 cents per day for labor, 15 cents per day for turn work and 15 cents per day for the keepers. The employees of the Alice and Clain furnaces, in Sharpville, have also made like demand but have not yet stopped work. It is the presumption that every furnace in Sharon, Middlesex and Sharpsville will be banked this week. The manufacturers say they can not possibly pay the. demands of their men. It is also possible that the strike may again involve the furnaces in the entire Mahoning valley.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
WEST VIRGINIA STRIKE.
A Touch of Martial Law-Nether Side Gains
 Advantage.

Bluefields, w. Va. May 7.-The strikers A crowd of 200 Pocahontas miners were held up at No. tunnel on the way to the meeting at 2:30 D. m., by a detail of eleven of the Lynchburg Home Guards under the command of Lieutenant Seabury No resistance was offered. They were told they could not go by without pass and Major Simonds refused the pass, Lawless and his followers, who were ex- pectlng the crowd, are enraged because they were not allowed to attend the meeting. Quite an excitement prevailed for an hour or two. The principal meet ing of the day was between the two tun- nels, close to the state line, though safely on the West Virginia side. summary of the days occurrences does not reveal any special advantage either side has gained.
 The strikers held more meetings and added more names to the rolls of the United Mine workers. The Elkhorn mines were silent, with absolutely noth- ing doing, many of them being boarded up to prevent ingress. The Pocahontas mines were in operation with substan- tially the same force as on the previous day. MT Browning gained about ten men, but only loaded about five cars The Southwest company actually had smaller force than on Monday, but all the machinery was manned and an out put of about twenty-eight cars was reached. There were only thirtytone pick men in the mines.
 Steps have been taken to put on new men, and if they can be introduced without an outbreak a big point will have been scored by the company The miners are discussing the question and do not like the idea of having their places taken. There is general apprehension of trouble when the non-union men are brought in. The Southwest company has advertised for men in various cities and offers free transportation. The com pany has posted notices stating that it will tomorrow morning pay off all the men who do not return to their work.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
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MASS OF CONTRADICTIONS
Is the Forthcoming Report of the Armenia
 Commission.

Is the Forthcoming Report of the Armenian
 Commission.
 ConstantinopIe, May 7.-The United Press representative here learned that the report of the Armenian commission is destined to be mass of contradictory statements of the Turkish delegates versus the foreign delegates. The porte, it is learned, will certainly adopt the statements of the former and refuse to accept the latter as basis of reforms' hence the scheme of the Tukish commits sion on Armenian reforms recently sub mitted to and approved by the sultan empowering Armenians with share in the provincial government does not allude to Sassoun. There is story abroad that the foreign scheme of Ar menian reforms shortly to be presented to the porte by Russia, England and France is based upon the ascertained fact that the porte has made no inn provements in the administration of affairs in Armenia in accordance with the terms of the treaty of Berlin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
He Is Released.

Santiago de Cuba, May 7.-(From the Staff Correspondent of the United Press) ) A party of insurgents attacked the will lage- of Cristo, twelve miles from this city. and burned number of buildings in the place. A train sent with troops to relieve the villagers was stopped by the insurgents, and in the fight that followed the captain in command of the troops was wounded.
 Gen. Martinez Campos started for Guantenamo at . clock this morning
 Manuel Fuentes, the Cuban corre- spondent who was arrested on the charge of having aided the insurgents, has been released from prison, but has been or dered to leave the island.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Sligo Iron Works Sign the Scale.

Pittsburg, May 7.-The Amalgamated association officials are greatly elated to- day over the receipt of the signatures of the management of the Sligo Iron works to the wage scale. The firm comedies the demand of the workers in all depart ments of the mill, and work will be re- sumed at once, giving employment to about 400 men. This is the third vic- tory of the kind within the past twenty four hours for the Amalgamated asso- ciation and it is thought possible that the strike may not extend much further. There are no other changes in the situa- tion up to the hour of D. m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Repairs for any stove at J. E. Gossett's, 2OO5 Ed avenue.
SPRING MEETING
4-2S- llno

Ofthe Southern Association Amateur Ath.
 letic Union at New Orleans.
 On next Saturday at New Orleans the spring meeting of the Southern .Asso- citation Amateur Athletic union takes place. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Southern Athletic, the Young Mems Gymnastic. American Athletic, Crescent Wheelmen's and Cath ollie clubs of New Orleans. The meeting will be to decide southern champion ships.
 A number of local athletes and wheel men, it is understood, will attend and participate, among them being Ed War ren, who brought back so many. prizes last year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
A Sudden Deatb.

Mrs. Lula Newsome died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Beggs, 1b24 Third avenue. Deceased was 36 years old and had been sufYerIne Q with consumption for long time, but re- gently she had improved so much as to lead her and her friends to believe she would recover. She left her home at Cn1ton, just south of Red mountain, yes terday morning and came in town to spend the day. At Il o'clock she ate a eral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Forest Hill cemetery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
STATE DEPARTMENT PROTESTS
Against the Trial of Correspondent Fuentes hu No,,rt ort;oI

Against the Trial of Correspondent Fuentes fsu by Court-Martial.
 Washington. May 7.-The department of state has cabed o>Mr Springer, act ing consul-general at Havana, to imme- diately protest against the trial by mill itary court of Manuel Fuentes, corre- spondent of New York newspaper, ar rested for complicity in the revolution, and that he must be transferred to ordi- nary Jurisdiction MT. Springer is di- rected to act promptly, as the depart ment has been informed to quote a ca blegram, that his life is in danger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Crusade Against the Concert Halls.

New Orleans, May 7.-The grand jury this afternoon returned thirteen indict- ments against the proprietors of Win gers theater, the Eden musee and Tivoli concert halls for violation of the Sunday laws, selling liquor to minors and employing women as dispensers of beer and other drinks sold in the halls This is the beginning of a crusade against such places and it is believed they will have to retire from the busi- ness. The bond of the accused was fixed at $250 in each case
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Senator Butler Saws.

Washington, May 7.-Senator Butler of South Carolina, accompanied by his family, left for his home in Edgefied this morning. He says he is now out of politics altogether but he is quite con- fident his state will send a solid free sil- yer delegation to the next democratic national convention
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08


 Stella were added this morning. Starter Pettingill struggled with the crowd of youngsters for fully fifty minutes be- fore he succeeded in getting them off to a fair start. Altedena jumped to the front closely attended by Amanda, who soon forged ahead and won as she pleased by four lengths, Marquis second by one and a half lengths. In the first race Hal loween, a well-played favorite, was left at the post. Ed Brown uncorked good thing in the second race, his colt, Ben Brush. easily defeating the heavy favor ite, Captive. Key Fl Santa Anita evil denty felt in a good mood for racing to- day and galloped home in front of good field. Summaries:
 First race, six and a half furlongs- Wildfre. 105 (Thorpe), 15 to l, won;Ramon second Shield Bearer third. Time, 1:22. Second race, five furlongs-Ben Brush, 10S (Perkins), to 5, won; Captive second, Concession third. Time, 1:02A.
 Third race, one mile-Rey Fl Santa Anita, 1oS co. Weber,, to 3, won; Ray S. second Frau Diavolo third. Time, 1:41. Fourth race, debutante stake, half a mile-Amanda, 120 CTurner to 3, won; Marquis second, Stella third. Time, 0:491b.
 Fifth race, maidens, six furlongs-Fair Faith 105 (Cassin), 8 to 1, won; Mailman son | second, Roosevelt third. Time, 1:151k.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Sir Rathbone. 105 CThorpe) 8 to D. won; Catalina second, Birmingham third. Time, 1:16.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
GORDON ON TRIAL.
He Is Pale and Nervous-The Court Rocn
 Crowded.

Louisville, Ky, May 1.-The examining trial of Fulton Gordon for the murder of his wife and Archie Brown was called at Il a. m. The court room was crowded with people eager to catch a glimpse of the prisoner. When he came in he was leaning on the arm of MT. Dulaney, one of his counsel. Gordon was dressed in a gray suit and gray cravat. He was very pale and appeared nervous. Coroner Hood was the first witness and testified as to the wounds on the bodies of Mrs. Gordon and MT. Brown.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Torpedo Boats for Spain.

Providence, R. l., May Tt was given out at Bristol yeterday that the Her reschoffs had put in bid to build six torpedo boats for the Spanish govern ment. These boats, 1t is stated are to be from 95 to 125lfeet in length, and to have a speed of from IS to 21 knots. They are to be used as patrol boats along the coast of Cuba. It is said that the Her reschoffs have put in very low bid and expect to receive the contract
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Mint Appointments. A

Washington, May 1.-The president this afternoon appointed Herman Kretz of Reading, Pa., to be superintendent of the Philadelphia mint. vice Townsend resigned, and William E. Morgan of Philadelphia to be coiner in the same mint, vice Steel resigned. MT. Kretz is the present appointment clerk of the treasury department and MT. Morgan is now an examiner in the mint bureau of the treasury department.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Fifteen Hundred Men Tbrown Out.

Joliet, H.. May 7.-Firemen, laborers and greasers to the number of 300, em- ployed at the Illinois Street companys mills here, struck yesterday for an ad- vance in their wages of from 25 to 50 per cent. The strike of these men madd 1t impossible to continue running the mills, and they were closed down at mid- night, throwing 1900 men out of employ ment
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
The Strike at sheboygan.

Sheboygan. Wis, May 7.-Men em- ployed in the Garden Toy company Frost Veneer company and George Spratt 6 Co. were forced out yesterday making the total list of strikers about 37O0. No actual violence Is yet reported. At a meeting last night the strikers de- cided to close every factory in the city except the Dillingham; Manufacturing company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
WANTS HIS BROTHER PULLED.
Burke Ward Is Captured and Tells Al
 About It.

Troy, May -(SpeciaL)-Burke Ward was caught at Tarentum last night at Il o'clock. He broke into the store of J. J. and J. D. Johnson the 1st of April He says he and his brother stole goods and he wants his brother brought back to suffer the penalty.
 Burke is 19 and his brother IA years old. Burke has @een to Appalachicola to see his wife. He is bold about it and don't seem to be daunted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Receivers Authorized to Borrow Money.

New York, May 7.-Judge .Pardee has authorized the receivers of the Georgia Central to borrow money for thirty days with which to pay off the floating debt The floating debt now amounts to $5,294,- 269. with interest. It fell due on July l. 1S93 but has been extended from time to time. The debt carries interest at 6 per cent, and x per cent commission The creditors have several times threat ened to sell the collateral unless the loans were paid. The receivers show that it is important for the Central road to retain the stocks and bonds in order to maintain the integrity of the system The money can be borrowed and lenders subrogated to the rights of the present creditors under the floating debt
 The time for disposing of the Savan- nah and Western bonds under the bond holders protractive agreement without penalty has been extended to June 10 next
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Georgia Manufacturers Organize.

| Atlanta, May Lone hundred manu-
 facturers met here today to organize a state association. Addresses were made by Governor Atkinson, Ex-Governor
 Bullock, Maj. J. F. Hanson of Macon, pr. 5J. D. Turner, Theodore Martin, editor of lDixie, Atlanta; J. w. Robertson of Cor
 pelia and others. Officers will be elected
 tomorrow
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Al Cardinal Summoned

Rome, May 1.-The pope has sum- moned Cardinal Hohenloge to the vati- can because he roasted Premier Crispi on the occasion of recent dinner at the residence of Baron Blanc, minister of foreign affairs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
THE RED MEN
In Session at GreenviIIe-The Order Is ir
 Fine Condition.

Montgomery. May 7.-The great coun- cil of the Improved Order of Red Men for the state met at Greenville today. There was an unusually large attend ance of representatives and grand off, cers.
 The day was taken up with a reception and the reading of official reports. The order is shown to be in good condition in the state
 Hon. Robert T. Daniel of Georgia, grand senior sagamore of the great council of the United States. is present. The session will last three daysa
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Oil Drops Again.

Pittsburg, May 7.-The Standard Oil company dropped their purchase price |T for crude oil another nickel per barrel |-this morning, naming $1.50 for the days |.purchases, $1 per barrel under the price Etwo weeks ago. The Oil City and Pitts burg exchanges opened the market this B morning at $150.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Probably 0 Fraud,

st. Augustine, Fla, May 7.-The man who attempted suicide in New York last night representing himself as manager of the St. Augustine hotel is probably a fraud as all the owners and managers of the hotels here are present or oth- erwise accounted for.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Baltimore Will Be There.

Baltimore. May 1.-The Baltimore board of trade will send three delegates to the Memphis sound money conven- ton. The committee on banks and cur rency submitted a report which was ac- cepted, and President Lowering will ap- point the delegates.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
A Point rha. Has Been Overlooked.

Runaway accidents are altogether too common. The American trottcr should be bred for gentlencss as well as for speed and points.-New York Telegram
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

Tho word Papua is Portuguese TOT "friz- zled,' and the district inhabited by the Papuans was named in honor of their much decorated headdrcsses.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
To Property Owners.

We have buying demand for inn proved property. Must be well located and occupied. List your property with us. W. B. LEEDY & CO,
 5-S-4t 11414 N. Fist Street
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
AMANDA IS THE WINNER.

OUISVILLE, May T. The idebutante stake for 2-year-old fiillies. worth $1920 to the win ner, was the attrac- tion which drew 2000
 people to the track this afternoon. Thirteen horses went to the post, Lady Inez and Marga- ret M, having been scratched, while Shan
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
At Chicago.

Chicago, May 7.-Racing of an indif- ferent character was witnessed at flaw thorne today. The five events were con tested by a cheap lot of platers. Four favoritus and a well played second choice took the money, making a losing day for the books.
 First race, seven furlongs-Blue and Gray, 110 Ballard), 9 to 1. won; Lacres- cent second, Landlord third. Time, 1:32. Second race, seven furlongs selling Boooze, 1O2 c. HilD to l. won; Silver ade second, Our Maggie third. Time, 1:3O. Third race, four and half furlongs, selling-Warren Point, 106 (Magnuson), to 1, won; Pete Clay second, Deluder third. Time 0:58%.
 Fourth race, one mile-Shuttle, l02 (Chorn), 9 to 10 won; Hartford second, Bessie Bisland third. Time, 1:45
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Ottyanna, 108 (Moseby), to B. won; Billy S.. second, Ethel w., third. Time, 1:16.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
A spIendid suggestiou.

contemporary wants to know "what can be done about the high prices of meat" Try fish for change.-New York Record CT.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Stockholdars

of the Birmingham Building and Loan association will leave their pass-books at the office of the association to be audited. b-7-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

It Was a Success.-The strawberry festival given yesterday afternoon and evening by the ladies of Temple Emanuel congregation, in the Francis building, on Second avenue, was a complete success financially and otherwise. There was a large attendance both afternoon and evening.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

Will Meet This Afternoon.-The ladies auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association will hold their regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the rooms of the Young Men's s Christian association. Important mat ters will be brought up and a full attend- anee is desired
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

To Give an Entertainment-The local Epworth league will give an entertain ment at the South Side Methodist church on Friday night, which will consist of music, readings and recitations. Mirth. music and the muse will hold full sway and a delightful programme will be rem dered. The public is cordially invited to attend. There will be pleasant enter tainment for all
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

A Complimentary Benefit.-On Friday evening the Hettie Bernard Chase com pany,, now playing a weeks engagement at O'Brien's, will tender Birmingham lodge, No S5 Knights of Pythias com plimentary benefit and will present the beautiful historical drama, Damon and Pythias," on that occasion. Uniform divisions will attend in full dress uni form. and the lodge in q body.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-05-23
The Dog Helped.

A well known artist who lives up
town tells the following story of a dog
and a cat who are members of his
household.
The two grew up together and have
always been the. greatest chums.
A short time ago the cat presented
the family with number of kittens
and the dog evinced the liveliest inter
est in the new arrivals.
Several days ago. after the manner
peculiar to cats, the mother took ii
into her head to move her family.
One by one she tenderly carried the
kittens to their new home, the dog
trotting by her side, his eyes wide
open with wonder.
Finally the last kitten was reached.
Mrs. Pussy took it in her mouth and
was about to start of, with it when
Mr.. Dog was suddenly seized with the
idea that he was lacking I'm gallantry.
Carefully noting the, manner in
which the cat carried Der offspring. he
seized the mother by the back of the
neck in the same manner, and the
strange-loking trio made the trip to
the new quarters in safety.-Philadel-
phia Record.