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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
BANKHEAD AND CLARKE
Locked Horns on the Great Fi-
 nanCial Question.
DEVOID OF PERSONALITIES
Mr. Bankhead Stole the Gold Bug Thunder and Used il Against Them With Tell
 ing Effect.

Montgomery, Oct. 1S.-(Special.) )-Sev eral hundred people, composing highly intelligent audience, listened to the de- bate tonight between Congressmen Bankhead and Clarke on the financial question. It was throughout a dignified discussion, and while it was necessarily a fra ction prosaic it was listened to with interest. MT. Bankhead spoke first for an hour. He made an interesting and in some respects an unique argument in favor of free coinage. He left the beaten track and sprang some new propositions on the boys. For instance he laid great stress on the proposition that supply and demand established values. The gold bugs winked at each other and whispered that the speaker was stealing their thun- der, but the congressman proceeded to say that the value of money, like every thing else, was regulated by supply and demand and the demand for silver money in this country was sufficient to give a value at his ratio equal to gold. He made these statements and dared the gold-bugS to deny them: That there was not a single gold standard country on the globe in which agriculture and man. ufacturing prospered, and not a double standard country in which both did not thrive: that there was not a truly bi- metallic country on the BioDe, lHe SiiNef coins of which would not circulate equal ly with gold in this or any other country. He denied that Mexico was a bimetallic country.
 Mr.Clarke made strictly a single stand ard speech. Of course it was an able one of it's kind. The speaker followed close in MT. Herbert's track, and many thought that his was the abler statement of the sound money theory. Opinion differed as to this. however.
 MT. Bankhead closed in a half hour re- ply to MT. Clarke. The audience and the applause appeared to be about evenly divided. Both speeches were dispassion- ate and devoid of personalities.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
SUNS COTTON REVIEW

New York, Oct. 1S.-The Suns cotton review says: Cotton ended 16 to IT points lower after a very irregular speculation. with sales of 337.7S0 bales. Liverpool opened points higher, but lost this and closed 1 point lower for the day; spot r sales 12,000 bales. At one time New York was 19 points lower, but it rallied later. In Manchester yarns were quiet, but steady: cloths were dull.
 The New Orleans receipts tomorrow are estimated at 12,000 to 14,00O bales, against 17,094 bales last Saturday.
 Spot cotton here was quiet at 1-16c de- cline with sales of 2S3 bales for spinning. The southern markets were unchanged.
 Today's features: Prices broke on heavy liquidating sales. Liverpool closed lower and the outlook for Manchester s business was declared to be unfavorable. New Orleans sold here and so did the south generally Liverpool sold to some extent. The receipts at the interior towns were larger than has been expected. The Interior stocks increased for the week 62000 bales, and are now 33000 bales larger than a year ago. Exports from the ports thus far this season to last night were 3S6226 bales, against 629,S12 bales for the same time last year. Judging from the interior shipments the port re- ceipts next week will not be any larger than those of the past week, which were small compared with those of the same week last year. The speculation was heavy and plenty of bulls are still confi- dent that cotton is going higher.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in IeaV- ening power as fhe Royal.
 Baby ShoeS---We have all styles and colors in soft soles.
 The Smith Shoe Go.
DECATUR.

The Funeral of pr. Cross Largely Attended.
 His Friends Are Numerous.
 Decatur Oct. 1S.-(Specal Correspond ence.) e.)-The funeral of Dr. B. F. Cross here yesterday was the largest occasion of the kind ever seen in this city. and it is not at all startling that this is true when you come to think of the man and his life work. He had lived here his en- lire manhood and practiced medicine among and for the people. having stood nobly by them through several epidemics of serious results. Secondly. not a family in all this land but what had in some way and at some time received medical at tention from the hand of Dr. Crosss, and of course he was universally admired and loved by the people who assembled at the First Methodist Episcopal church. south, on yesterday to pay last tribute of re- spect to a departed friend and neighbor. The doctor was a Mason. Knight of Pythias. a. member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and also a member of the Horace King camp of Confederate Veterans.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
School Shoes-We have a grand line at bargain prices.
 The Smith Shoe Go.
RosEBERRY's FIRST SPEECH
Since He Was Showed Under at the Recen
 Elections.

Since He Was Showed Under at the Recent
 Elections.
 London Oct. 1S.-Lord Roseberry made his first political Appearance since a short time prior to the recent general election by formally opening new lib- eral club at Scarborough this morning. In his address the ex-premier said the principal surprise at the last election was the gullability of the electoral. The con- servatives had promised to find employ ment for the unemployed, to give pen sions to those who were unwilling to work and make a pint pot hold quart. That such promises should have been successful after q quarter of a century of compulsory education in the United Kingdom he regarded as most disap- pointing. The primary question was that of the present constitution of the house of lords which fact the country must re- alize.
 After the ceremonies of opening the club had been concluded Lord Roseberry was entertained at luncheon by the mem bers, to whom he again made a speech, saying he was glad that the Sultan of Turkey had complied with the demands made upon him for reforms in Armenian affairs by the powers. That, his lordshp declared, was one step in the right direc- ton. But the powers have yet to see that it is carried into effect.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Corner Morris Ave. and 10th
The First Hanging i'm Years.

Petersburg, w. Va, Oct. 1S-Sussex Court House, thirty miles from Peters burg, was the scene today of the first hanging that has taken place in Sussex county this state, for some years. The victim of the hangsman's moose was a ne gro named Robert Ridley, who in Decem- Der last shot and killed William Will Hams. After firing the fatal shot Ridley fled to the woods and for some days re- mained at large. He was afterwards captured and brought to this city and placed in jail.
 He was kept confined until about two months ago, when he was taken to the county jail of Sussex. Ridley was to have been hanged on the 17th of July last, but stay of sentence was granted by Judge. B. A. Hancock in order that he might look into the records of the case and see whether or not the murderer was entitled to rehearing. A few weeks afterward he was resentenced by Judge West of the county court of Sussex to be hanged today. The execution took place in the jail yard and was witnessed by score of persons The trap was sprung at 147 p. m. and death resulted from strangulation. There was an inn mense crowd in the vicinity of the jail who had come to witness the execution, thinking 1t would be public.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Sugar Bounty Claims Audited.

New Orleans, Oct. 1S.-It is learned from the collector of internal revenue of this district that all the sugar bounty claims have at last been audited and for warded to Washington There are 534 licensed producers of sugar in the state and of these All filed claims for bounty, representing 69S,61, ,135 pounds of sugar above so degrees test, on which bounty is claimed at the rate of 8-10 of a cent per pound, amounting to s5,555, ,38S.91, and 2.44S, SOP pounds of sugar testing less than so degrees, onw hich no bounty is claimed. This makes the total produc- tion of sugar represented by the All claims filed and adjusted 701 ,119 ,93l pounds.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
CHANGED THE NAME. The Central Railroad Stockholders Elected Temporary Board of Directors


 Atlanta, Oct 1S.-A meeting of the stockholders of the Central railroad was held here today, at which the name of the company was changed, the new charter accepted, a temporary board of direc- tors elected and a vice-president general counsel and treasurer chosen.
 The meeting followed the confirmation of the sale of the Central property by Judge Don Pardee of the United States circuit court.
 Gen. Samuel Thomas was chosen chair man of the meeting.
 The stockholders immediately ratified the sale of the Central and accepted the new charter.
 The charter is for the main stem from Savannah to Atlanta and for the branch road from Gordon to Millersville. The road will in future be known as the Cen tral of Georgia Railway company. The capital stock is placed at $5,00O,00
 AS soon as the charter was accepted the stockholders went into an election of di- rectors and the following were chosen Chairman, Gen. Samuel Thomas; MT. Thomas Ryan, MT. Henry Crawford and MT. R. s. Anderson, all of New York; Mr. Beverly w. Wren, Jr., MT. George w. Connors, MT. s. T. Whitman and Mr. Hanson Jones of Atlanta, and MT. w. M >Toomer of Waycross.
 These directors are only temporary There will be another stockholders meet ing within sixty days, when a permanent board and permanent executive officer other than those elected yesterday will be chosen.
 The board of directors chose the follow ing officers: R. s. Anderson, vice-presi- dent; Henry c. Crawford, general coun- sel, and w. A. c. Ewing, treasurer
 The president, general manager and other executive officers were not chosen yesterday, nor were they even discussed
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Rlanchester Is Doomed.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. 1S-A telephone message received here this afternoon states that fire is raging at B]anches- ter, on the Baltimore and Ohio South western railroad which threatens to de- stroy the entire town. Manchester is 20 miles east of here and has a population of about 1500. The conductor of train which has arrived at Lynchburg, O., from Manchester says the whole busi- ness portion of the town has been wiped out and the fire is spreading to the res idence district. Everything is doomed. The Hillsboro and Lynchburg fire en- zines are on the spot but are unable to do any work on account of the scarcity of water.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
A $500, ,OOO FIRE.
One of the Best Rice Mills in the Country
 Burned.

New Orleans, Oct. 1S.-A disastrous fire occurred here about o'clock this after noon. All the buildings fronting the river on the square between Elysian Fields street and Esplanade avenue were burned, including rice mill B, formerly known as Perseverance Rice mill, which was entirely destroyed. This was one of the finest and best equipped rice mills in the country, having been thoroughly equipped with the newest and most inn proved machinery only eighteen months ago.
 It is said that there was at least $100, 900 worth of clean rice in the mill The amount of the loss cannot be stated to- night but it is probably $300,0O0 partially inSurad .,ltt= ...
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Montgomery and Return Sunday, October
 27 Only Sl 50 Round IT'D.

An excursion will leave Birmingham for Montgomery Sunday, October 27
 1895, at a. m., reaching there at 10 a.
 m., returning leave Montgomery at 10:30 D. m., making a quick run back. Only $l.50 round trip. By this arrangement you can spend the entire day in the Capital City at a very low rate. The ac- commodations and comfort of this ex- cursion will be the same as if you were on the regular passenger train and had paid full fare, so do not fail to take ad- vantage of 1t. For further information apply to any ticket agent of Louisville and Nashville railroad, or to D. D. Kin hebrew, excursion agent, Box 6S5, Bir- mingham, Ala. 1O-1S-td
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
A Fatal Mine Fire.

Seattle. Wash, Oct. 1S.-The men en- tombed in the burning Franklin mine have not been found. There is no doubt they have been suffocated. Receiver c. J. Smith of the Oregon Improvement company said this morning there was no hope for them and that he was satisfied all three were dead. The fire is still rag ing and this necessarily makes the work of recovery slow. The officials claim that the mine proper is not on fire and that only timbers are burning.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
BlRMlNGHAMS SCHOOL EXHIBIT,

The Birmingham school exhibit is in place at the Atlanta exposition. Part of it is located in the Alabama building and the remainder in the model school build ing. Dr. J. H. Phillips. the superintend- ent of the public schools, left last night for Atlanta. He will see that nothing of the display. Professor Roof who was with the exhibit in Atlanta, has returned to the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
THE TABLES TURNED.
MT. Horton Has Mckee Arrested and
 Bound Over.

MT. Horton Has Mckee Arrested and
 Bound Over.
 MT. H. M. Horton returned yesterday from Atlanta, where he went to look after his land case against Mckee, and also to stand his trial for perjury. The case against MT Horton was submitted to the grand jury on the records and he made bond for $500 for his appearance MT. Horton swore out a warrant against Mckee, charging him with perjury, and Mckee was bound over in the sum of $500 to appear before the United States court.
 In the meantime the trial of the land case pending between the gentlemen proceeds uninterrupted.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19

JUST RECEIVED. Neufchatel cheese. Edam and Roquefort cheese. Pineapple cheese. Limburger cheese. Imported Swiss cheese. Full line of first-class gro- ceries at reasonable prices.
 H. LOWENTHAL,
 22O 18th Sure ct, Nt7't''
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
A FAMILIAR FIGURE GONt.

Almost every resident of this city knew the large white and black spotted dog, Gipsy, which belonged to MT. Frank P. O'Brien. She was a familiar figure around First and Second avenues near the State Herald office and opera house. Gentle as a dog only could be, she was admired and petted by all. Her death oc- cured at the residence of MT. O'Brien Thursday night Gipsy was in her 18th year, and had perhaps more friends than any dog in Birmingham,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Georgia Hangings.

Atlanta, Oct. 1S--Mrs. William Nobles and Gus Fumbles, who were sentenced to be hanged today in Twiggs county for the murder of William Mobiles, obtained a supercedaes. They will either get a new trial or their case will go to the su- preme court.
 It is reported from Clayton, Raburn county that Seymour Keever, sentenced to be hanged today for murdering two girls. his cousins, has obtained new trial. Clayton is away up in the moun- tains and there is no telegraph office within twenty miles.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
FAMILY SHOES
ILLICIT STILLS SEIZED.
A Raid in Pckens County by Revenue Off,
 Cers

Deputy Collector D. A. Hughes and Deputy United States Marshals Hudgins, Richardson, Caffee and King returned from Pickens county yesterday. They made a very nice raid while in Pickens seizing and destroying two stills and a large quantity of beer and mash.
 At one place they found a 40-gallon copper still and 500 gallons of beer, and at another 40-gallon copper still with complete outfit. At the first w. A. and Tom Cornell were arrested, and at the latter a negro man. All were taken be- fore United States Commissioner Green at Tuskaloosa and bound over to the United States grand jury.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE

As especially recorded for the State Herald on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store 1904 Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for the temperature recorded in the shade and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
FREE !-$5.OO--FREE!

To the customer purchasing the largest bill of groceries from my store for cash) on Saturday, October 19, will be given a large and handsome parlor lamp worth $500. A. B. MCKINNEY,
 10-16-4t 200S Second aYenue
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
COMMITTEE MEETlM'.

There will be a meeting of ihe execu- tivi committee of the Alabama Demo- cratic Silver club on Monday evening next, at o'clock, in the office of Car michael x Thach, Potter building. A fine attendance is desired.
 F. H. ARMSTRONG, President. 10-19-sat&sun
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
MAY LOSE THE SCHOOL.
Montevallo Has Until January to Raise the
 Amount Necessary.

Montgomery, Oct. 1S.-(Special.) .)-The trustees of the State Girls Industrial school tonight, after two days session, by resolution agreed that if Montevallo would invest 5000 in additional buildings, instead of s4000, the school would be al- lowed to remain there The citizens were given until January 1 to raise the neces- Sary funds.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Notice.

We have just received a carload of choice California winf,. such as Clarets, Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody. Spoe ial inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge Give us a call.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
SECOND EDITION.
THE WEATHER.

Washington. Oct. 1S.-Forec9 st for Ala bama: Fair; light, variable winds.
 For Mississippi: Fair; variable winds, becoming northeasterly.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
DAILY BULLETIN.

Reports received at Birmingham, Ala, on October IS, 1895.
 Observations taken at all stations at 8 a m 18th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19

*Heavy frost.
 T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall.
 Hereafter all weather predictions will be telephoned to No. 50O central office, for gen. eral distribution to all subscribers. Through the kindness of Manager West arrange ments have been made whereby all parties desiring the indications will be telephoned each morning by making the request.
 BEN M. JACOBS,
 Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
A Mining Town on Fire.

Denver, Oct. 1S.-The mining town of Crede was almost entirely destroyed by fire early this morning. Particulars are lacking, as the telegraph office was burned.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19

Hoods Sarsaparilla is the one true blood purifier prominently in the public eye today.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Cold Weather Gone,

Wards coal yard can furnish coal and wood on short notice. They have the best coal for summer use in the market. Buy from them and you will not com plain. Will also put coal in for winter. Telephone 4S7 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19

When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
 When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19

Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Alice Carpet Company,

aOcS and 2030 Corner Second Avenue ano
 Twenty-first Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-19
Call 95l. Southside Plumbing Co.,, Avenue B and 2Oth Street. All orders promptly attended
 to.

10-13-1rn
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-04-26
WHAT THE WAR SETTLED.

A few weeks since Secretary Her
bert made speech before the Hiber-
nian Society of Philadelphia, in which
he treated at length the reasons
which influenced the Southern peo-
pie to prepare so soon for renewing
their allegiance to the National Gov
ernment. Here is one short para
graph:
"Mr. President, looking back over
the period that has elapsed since the
thirteen Colonies won their independ
ence and looking forward as far as
we may into the limitless future, the
great civil war, bloody and prolonged
though it was, was, nevertheless, a
single incident in the final make up
of our government--One Of the steps
necessary to be taken before the coun-
try could be fairly put upon the NIGH
ty career for which 1t Is destined
among the nations of the earth. That
war is final, accepted, and conclu
sive decision that the union of these
States is forever indissoluble, and yet
for us and our posterity it stands fol
more than this. 1t is the l0ftiest
monument in the world Of history tC
the hcroism, the devotion, the cour
age Of mana testimony without par
allel Of the willingness OF men anG
and women reared under free institu
tiOns to sacrifice themselves for con
stitutiOnal liberty"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-04-26
A BOY ON PANTS.

A bo y in Wichita school has been
suspended for reading the following
essay on pants, says the Guthrie State
Capital:
"Pants are made for men and not
men for pants. Women are made for
men and not for pants. When a man
pants for a woman and woman pants
for man they are pair of pants.
Such pants don't last. Pants are like
molasses; they are thinner in hot
weather and thicker in cold. The
man in the moon changes his pants
during his eclipse. Don't you 20 to
the pantry for pants; you might be
mistaken. Men are often mistaken in
pants. Such mistakes make breeches
of promise. There has been much
discussion as to whether pants Is
singular or plural. Seems to us when
men wear pants they are plural, and
when they don't wear any pants 1t is
singular. Men 60 on a tear In theil
pants, and it is all right; but when
the pants go on tear 1t is all wrong.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-04-26
THE MAID or NOW.A-DAYS.
DY KATE TRADER BARROW

ny KATE TRADER BARROW.
Quite startling combination
Is the maid OF nowadays.
She's the gem OF all creation
With her dashlng. daring ways.
She can dance the galop gaily.
She can glide the ninuet,
She can break heart up daily,
She can smoke u cigarette.
She can sing and play the brightest,
She can launder, sew and sweep.
She can cook and bake the lightest, a.
She can books and balance keep.
She can argue themes religious,
She can wrangle politics.
She can grapple thought prodgious,
She can faith and science mix.
She can doctor, preach and lecture,
She can write and paint and act.
She can reason and conjecture,
She can bend IA stubborn fact.
She can dress in latest fashion,
She can grace n Grecian gown.
She can love with deathless passion,
She can straighten fortunes frown.
She can rock the cradle nightly,
She can make "a splendid wife,
She can train the children rightly,
She can skim the cream Of life.
She's treasure through and through
There is nothing under heaven
That this maiden cannot do.