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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
HE LED A DUAL LIFE.
And Now There Are Two Claimants FoI the Position of Widow of James Christy.

And Now There Are Two Claimants For the Position of Widow of James Christy.
 There is a mystery surrounding the life and death of James A. Christy, the Oak land genius and inventor. He is supposed to be dead, but there arc some people who do not want to seem to believe that he has passed away
 Two widows havc now turned up to bat tie for the inventors estate.
 The records of Alameda county were carefully examined regarding Christy and his peculiar marriage contract. The docu- mcnt is as follows
 Know all men by these presents that we, James A. Christy and Gertrude L. Loclzcy, residents of Oakland, Alameda county, state of California, GO hereby mutually agree one with the other to live together man and wife, etc. l, James A. Christy, do hereby agree to love and cherish Gertrude L. Lockley as my lawful wife and if there be any chil- dren they arc my lawful heirs I, Gertrude L. Lockley, do hereby agree to love and cherish James A. Christy as my lawful husband. In witness whereof wo and each of us hereby set and affix our hands and seals this 20th day of July, 1891. JAMES A. CnRIsTY.
 GERTRUDE LoCKLEY.
 The second widow of Christy goes by the name of Augusta Christy.
 Christy was not only an inventor, but he was a genius.
 The woman who is known as Mrs. Au- gusta Christy, widowsNo 9, has been on the trail of the inventor for years. She claim she was married to him in the south erp part of tho state and that the marriage was kept secret.
 The friends of the inventor say that just as he was about to marry the woman he fell in love with Gertrude Lockley, pret- ty English girl. The engagement with Miss Augusta was broken of, and Christy entered into tho secret contract with the English girl.
 In the course of time both women com menced to claim Christy. It got rather warm for Christy, and he took sudden trip to New Orleans. The matter was kept a strict secret so that wife No. would not learn of his whereabouts.
 At last the news came from New Or leans that Christy had died rather sudden ly in New Orleans, leaving his widow with but little means.
 Mrs. Augusta Christy was not satisfied with the Information. She would not be- heye that tho inventor was dead, but thought that the story had been framed for purpose-to throw both her and the cred
 Bty of tho trail.-San Francis
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
PERSONAL.

Gen. E. w. Pettus of Selma is at the Morris hotel.
 Mrs. Frank L. Pettus of Selma is Q guest of the Morris.
 Hon. T. L. Long of Jasper passed through the city last night en route to New York on business
 Ladies and gentlemen, please call and see 2000 pairs of bran new Easter shoes of the latest styles and lowest prices T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
 MT. Hardin Cobbs, who has been man. aging the Chattanooga store for the George Passe company, will resume his position with the company here on Wednesday.
 Attorneys W. H. Wade and Winston Smith leave this morning for New Or leans, where they will argue the case of Frank Y. Anderson and w. J. Cameron, trustees, vs. John Howard, defendant, before the United States circuit court
 Miss Marshall of Wetumpka is the bright guest of Mrs. R. M. Bates at Fountain Heights. Miss Marshall is a typical southern girl-beautiful and ac- complished. Her visit here is to recu- perate and spend few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Bates, prior to her ap- preaching nuptials. She is to wed a musician prominent in musical circles of Nashville.
 MT. and Mrs. George B. Catlin left Tuesday last for their old home in Yer mont, where they will remain for the fu- ture. They were preceded few days by their little girls, Ellen and Ruth, and MT. Catlins mother. MT. Catln has held a responsible position with the Sloss Iron and Steel company for several years past. They left many warm friends in the south, who bid them a reluctant adieu especially their neighbors, by rlanrf fInxy
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
MIR. CARLISLE REPLIES
To the Invitation of the Memphis Bodies-lntel-
 Iigence Will Settle the Question.


 Memphis, Tenn, May 4.-Besde the in vitations that have ben sent out by the sound money convention promoters to business and commercial organizations in the south to send delegates, one was sent to Secretary of the Treasury Car lisle. Today the chairman of the ar engagement and invitation committee re- ceived the following reply:
 Washington, May 1, 1S95-W. J. Craw- ford, Chairman, Etc, Memphis, Tenn My Dear Sir: Your favor communicat- ing an invitation from the Merchants exchange, the Cotton, the Lumber ex- change, the Manufacturers association and the Young Mems Business league of Memphis, Tenn, to attend and address a. convention on May 23, to be composed of delegates chosen by the people of the southern states: "who believe in the necessity of sound and stable currency and better banking facilities" was re- ceived.
 The importance of the subjects to be considered at the proposed convention justifies the hope and belief that the people in all parts of the south will take advantage of this convention to be fully represented in all of its deliberations by their ablest citizens. While the whole country is deeply interested in the pres ervation of sound currency, no part of it, in my opinion, would be more injured than the south by the adoption of a de- preciated and fluctuating standard of value.
 Believing that a temperate and intel ligent discussion of the subject is all that will be required to procure a correct pop ular decision, I accept your kind invita- tion, and will endeavor to contribute my share towards the accomplishment of this result. Very truly yours,
 T c CARLISLE
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Drive the Scollndrel Ont

There is certain man in this city whA claims to be teacher of voice culture whom the police might do well to look af- ter. He is man of about 5 feet, s inches, with red whiskers, and has methods which the public will not coun- tenance when known. It is known that he approached a respectable young lady of this city, who Is known to be thor oughly reliable and trustworthy, and in pretending to make an examination of her throat, took other liberties which the young lady resented. He, on being repulsed, attempted further liberties and fortunately was thwnrted by the appear- ance of friends Of the young lady. The police can find further information by applying to the Age-Herald office.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

A retrifod Cog was washed out of tho bank of Q stream on the Step Rock road, South Norwalk, Conn.,, after ono of the recent storms. In appearance it is of a dark gray color and very hard In life it must have been an enormously large ani- nal and V; "a species not recognizable by any who hove seen it, but it is thought to have been If tho kind living with the na- tive occupants of that section prior to set clement by the whites. Bits of petrified wood have frequently been found in that vicinity. The petrifed dog has been placed on the piazza of Mir. Torrence's house and looks lifclike. Waterbury American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
ENGLAND OFFERED TO SALUTE
The Ncaraguan FIag-Her Cruisers Withdraw
 From Cornto-The Incident Ended.

The Ncaraguan FIag-Her Cruisers Withdraw
 From Cornto-The Incident Ended.
 New York, May "A special cable dis patch to the Herald from Corinto, Mi caragua, under yesterdays date says: Great Britain has accepted the proposal made by Nicaragua through Minister Fiallos, who came from Honduras to ne- gotiate on Nicaragua's behalf with Rear Admiral Stephenson. The terms of the agreement arc in substance that Nicara- qua is to pay the money in London with in two weeks after the British occupa- tion of Corinto has been terminated. The English have also offered to fire salute of twenty-one guns to the Nicaraguan flag on leaving the port.
 The British forces are to be withdrawn at sunset this evening and the Nicara- guan authorities will re-enter into pos session of the port tonight. The English are engaged in making preparations to bring their occupation of Corinto to close.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Pop Gray Breaks the Record.

Chicago, May 4.-Despite the five diff ferent sets of warrants which have been issued for the officials of Hawthorne and the bookmakers and rumors of a big raid, 5000 persons took advantage of the free gate at the track and enjoyed good racing. The warrants were not served today. The event of the day was the third race, a selling sweepstake of seven furlongs, worth $2315 to the winner. Pop Gray, at to ?, won handily from Percy by two lengths, breaking the track rec= ord. In the hurdle race Uncertainty led by six lengths U the second jump, which he took sideways, landing in the ditch between the two tracks Murphy escaped with a broken thumb. The horse was uninjured
 First race, one-half mi1e-Kasmin, 103 (Chorn), 15 to 1, won; Millie M second, Cherub third. Time, 0:49%.
 Second race, six furlongs--Tremor 95 (E. Cochran), to 5, won; Cossack second. Martha Griffin third. Time, 1:14.
 Third race. seven furlongs-Pop Gray, 104 (Chorn), to 1, won; Imported Percy second, The Ironmaster third. Time 1:26A.
 Fourth race, one mile-Figaro, 119 Bergen), 3 to 1, won; Shuttle second, Rasper third. Time, 1:40%.
 Fifth race, hurdle, one mile and one sixteenth-My Luck, 151 (McCulloch), to 5, won; St. Brandon second Bedford third. Time, :56%.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
THE IRON MARKET,
Says Treasurer Bowron of the Tennessee Com pany, Is Frm-He Predicts Good Times
 For the Entire Country.

''The iron market is firm with an up- ward tendency" remarked Treasurer Bowron of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to an Age-Herald rep resentative Friday night.
 MT Bowron was &Iing for Nashville to visit his family when the reporter met him, and the remark was in reply to question:
 Continuing MT Bowron said: "The trade is slowly recoverng from the finan- cial prostration caused by the failure of Barring Bros. early in 1893, and the in- dications now are that within another year it will regain it's old time activity. The business of the whole country has been paralyzed the past three years, but is getting over it and if the political agitators and calamity howlers will only let up in their rawlings prosperity will soon be ours"
 "Is there any probability of the Vir- ginia coal miners strike extending to Alabama ?" asked the reporter.
 "No. The strike there is against re- duction of wages. We do not contem> plate asking our men to accept lower rate than they now get. The strike in the Virginias is a just one, and l hope the miners will win. Alabama coal has gained a good foothold in Central and South America, where Virginia coal for merly supplied the trade. The difference in the cost of mining coal in this state and in Virginia has enabled us to take the trade of those countries from Virginia. To regain this trade the Virginia opera tors have made a 20 per cent cut, which will, if they are successful, make it al- most impossible for a miner to make liv- ing wages in those districts"
 "The greatest menace to prosperity now" added MT. Bowron, lis the vail of the free silver agitators The country has just accommodated itself to the new tariff schedule when all this financial discussion is foisted upon us. It keeps the country unsettled, and capitalists are afraid to turn their money loose. When this talk of free and unlimited coinage of silver ceases nothing can re- tard the onward march of busness"
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, the Sloss Iron and Steel com pany and in fact all the iron companies in this district have received a number of handsome orders in the past week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
DIAMOND THIEF PIERCE
Swallows Poison and Slashes His Throat
 and May Die

o""AioWS T OlSOn ana SlaSneS Ills Throat
 and May Die
 Jacksonville, Fla, May 4-News was received this evening that Charles Pierce, the notorious diamond thief, had attempted to commit suicide near Arch CT, Fla, while en route to the phosphate mines to serve a sentence of eleven years Pierce swallowed poison first and then slashed his throat with a razor. severing the wind pipe. Physicians do not think he can recover. Pierce. who has many aliases, operated in the St. Augustine hotels last winter He was arrested as he was about to flee and his trunk was found to contain diamonds valued at several thousand dollars.
 A letter to his mistress in New Jersey put officers on the track of the diamonds which Pierce had sent her, and which she had pawned in northern cities. In all $SO0O worth of jewelry, which had been stolen from the guests of Florida hotels. was recovered.
 Pierce was tried in St. Augustine last November and given eleven years. He has sworn all along he would die before ne would go to the mines and today he tried to keep his oath. Perce's picture is in every rogues gallery in the United States, but he is said to be better known in New York than in any other city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
JASPER IN LUCK.
Hon. T. L. Long Will Build an Opera House
 There.

Hon. T. L. Long of Jasper was in the city last night en route to New York, and in conversation with an Age-Herald re- porter said that he was making ar arrangements to build an opera house. This will be new addition to the little town of Jasper and it is one that the people will appreciate.
 The opera house will have a seating capacity of 1200 having a parquet and one gallery, with all the modern im- provements. MT. Long stated that the work on the building would begin about July 1, and that it would be finished in time for the approach ng season.
 The building of this house will save companies playing Birmingham and Memphis long jumps, and at the same time will bring the house some pretty good attractions. The population of Jas per is about 2500.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
ONCE MORE IT NOTES.
A Recent Visitor Claims Keely's Motor Is
 on the Eve of Working.


 That many intelligent men have full faith in the ultimate success of Mir. Kcely and his system of producing power and motion thero can be no doubt A gentle man who has been connected with MT. Kcely's interests from the first and who has never doubted Mir. Keely's ability or success, visited the workrooms. He writes as follows:
 Nothing is so misunderstood as to the real facts as arc Mir. Keelys inventions. Mir. Kcely has always objected heretofore to having anything said of his work until the proper time came.
 Not until 1 can produce mercantile engine, one that will do practical work, will scientists and the people generally be- lieve in my discoveries, we have often heard him say.
 "Mr. Boyd Elliott, the eminent mechan- ical engineer, says in letter now in our possession:
 ''I have seen the etheric liberator of MT. Keely. believe he has six times the value in his shops today that MT. Edison has, and in answer to a letter he wrote At first thought would reply to some of the critics (against MT. Keely's work), but have concluded that the game is not worth the powder. We shall enjoy the fun
  pare the new engine with their predictions of it..
 Scientists are at work in the same di rection that MT. Keely is, and such men as Professor Koenig of the University of Pennsylvania, and the late Professor Lcidy, Professor Daniel G. Brinton, after visiting MT. Keely and seeing his work, have acknowledged belief in the man and his ability to give the world new power.
 "We visited MT. Koely's laboratory re- gently and had an interview with him. He said, after showing us the coming mercan- tile engine which Is now almost set up
 lam, as far as proving to the world the integrity of my vibratory system, about through with my work. My provisional engine (from which the coming 300 horse power engine is modeled) was a perfect one in every respect, and the big one will be more mechanical structure, and which combines within itself all of my system I know scientists and all others will be pleased with it's running, it's power, etc., and all done with costless force. '"-New York Sun
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

him seventeen in the meeting, making him easily the winning jockey Of the owners Gus Straus leads with $7325 won by his horses, of which Amanda was the biggest winner, she taking two stakes worth $2950. Financially the meeting has been a great success, but light fields kept the sport below that here in other years.
 The chief race of the day, the Strauss selling stakes, had only trio of start CTS. Greenwich was always 3 to fa- vorite, and leading throughout won in a common eanter by two lengths from the to 2 chance, Probasco.
 First race, seven and half furlongs, selling-Rap-a-tap, 104 e. Graham), ' to 10, won; Tom Elmore second, Tariff Re form third. Time, 1:34.
 Second race six furlongs, selling-Ace, 97 Perkins), to 5, won; May Rose sec ond Alberry third. Time, 1:15.
 Third race, Strauss selling stakes, S950, one mile-Greenwich, to 5, won; Pro- basco second St. Itario third. Time, 1:42.
 Fourth race, four and a half furlongs, selling-Philetta, 100 (Bibbs), to 1, won; Essie second, Hattie Gray third. Time, 056A
 Fifth race, five furlongs-St. Lee. 11S Perkins), to 1, won; McHenry second, Charley Young third. Time, 1:03.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Golden Hope, 95 (Perkins), even, won; Trifacial second, Amy T. third. Time, 1151a.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Opera House Hotel Arrivals.

John F.. Blodgett, Atlanta; c. Slade Corona, Ala; A. T. Goodwin, Elmore Ala; w. H. Daniels, Nashville; w. D. Childress, St. Louis; J. Wiley Bond, city; James R. Maxwell, Tuskaloosa; J. B. Jones, North Carolina; Ed Pickard, At talla F. o. Fowler Huntington, w. Va. J. R. Stephens, Chattanooga; John Far rell, Kansas City; G. A. Russ, city; J. C.. Oakley, Ashley, Ala: S. H. Buck, D. A. husseH, Atlanta; J. H. Barefield, w. P. McAdory, East Lake; w. G. Johnson. Mapleville, Ala; J. R. Moseley, Tuska- loosa; F. M. Cornell, Pratt City.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Smiths Galore.

There ara five Smiths in the Texas house of representatives, including big Tom Smith, the speaker, and negro Smith. The latter, when the roll was being called for tho election of a United States senator early in the scssion-Horace Chiffon had been nominated in caucus-rose in his seat and said, 'Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of tho house, earnestly desirous of keeping honors as far as possible in the Smith fam fly, wish to cast my vote for the present incumbent of the speakers chair, the Hon. Tom Smith. '-New York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
BILLIARDS IN BRICKS
And Death to Five, Possibly SM-HorribIe Ac.
 cident at St.sCharles III.


 St. Charles, H., May IA wind storm this afternoon blew down one of the walls of the Lungreen and Wilson build ing, which was gutted by fire a month ago. The wall fell on the Osgood build ing, stone structure, totally demolish- ing it and killing at least five persons. The following is list of the killed: Miss Teddie Anderson, dressmaker. Mrs. Hattie E. Church, milliner. Joe Thompson.
 Luke Causton.
 Charles Johnson.
 The injured are:
 Mrs. Church's 10-year-old son. Miss Jordan, sister to Mrs Church, seriously injured.
 A man from Geneva, named unknown; !; believed that his back is broken. The two women killed were in the Osgood building when the wall fell. The men were standing close to the wall of the Osgood building, to escape the fury of the wind. and were crushed to death by the falling debris.
 It is believed that the body of one more man is under the ruins.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Spartan Mills to Be Duplicated.

Charleston, s. C.. May "A special to the News and Courier from Spartanburg.
 5. C., says: President Montgomery of the Spartan mills, acting with the advice or the directors, has concluded to dupli- cate the present mill He is instructed to select a location and begin work at once. Work will begin before the first of June AAAS'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Holmes' Murderers in Jail.

Springfield, H., May 1.-The three men who attempted to hold up Chicago and night, and who murdered Engineer Holmes, were captured this morning at Hornsly, small station south of Carlin- vile. One of the men bears the mark of the pick on his forehead, where Holmes struck him in the fight. The men were jailed at Carlinville.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
BONDS AND STOCK DISTRIBUTED.

Basis of Exchange of Southern Securities
 for Cincinnati Extension Bonds.
 New York, May 1.-The Southern rail- way bonds and preferred stock given in exchange far the Cincinnati extension bonds held by the Greenough syndicate have been distributed. The exchange was made on the basis of $500 in South ern railway 5s and $775 Southern rail- way preferred stock for each 5000 Gin cinnati extension bond, with past due coupons attached.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
The Bitter Bit.

An Arkansas man, as joke, telephoned his wife that she had been indicted for card playing. There was leak somewhere on the line, the news spread, and-he has promised faithfully never to do it again. Chicago Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
Refuses to Resien.

New York, May 4.-Mayor Strong re- ceived letter from Police Commissioner Murray this afternoon in which the com missioner refused to resign his office. The mayor said he would not give out the letter for publication. No appoint ments were made by the mayor today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
A Singular Plural.

Legislature is plural noun.-Albany Argus.
 If legislature is plural, how about legis- latures?-Troy Press.
 That's singular-at least some legisla- lures are.-Rochester Post-Express.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

with 1t, and it was really very useful thing to have. It was ''just liko a woman" to do that, too, and think that the things which are just like woman" are very often wiser and better than the ways which arc just like man. "-Philadel- phia Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
A Womau,s Revolver.

The only really safe way to carry . re- volver is the way woman once knew had. She was newspaper woman in a western city, and her work carried her to all parts of the town at all hours of the night She used to carry a tiny -
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
His Motto.

"Pay as you go."
 Winks-An excellent motto. Whois hef
 Jinks-Hes railroad president and never gives passes. New York Weekly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
THE RACES.
At Lexington.

EXINGTON, May T. The spring meeting of the Kentucky associa- tion closed with a fair attendance, fair wealth CT and the running of six races on a fast track. Favorites won four of the races, while Perkins had a like number of winning
 mounts, which gives
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
He Probably Haunts It.

It would Do interesting for tha to make an effort to dctermin(
 jockey wicked enough to be rule( Jackson City race course goes to, Washington Star. }
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

End of a Reformer. do is a bride. Lettuce hope York Mail and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02

of details from the second and seventh U.
S. cavalry, were the center Of attraction.
for those who were watching the cavalry
movements especially. and 1t is needless to
say that the boys of Uncle Sam carried
themselves well. The show is replete with
brilliant events and features which seem
hazardous and thrilling in the extreme.
The evolutions and tricks of the cowboys
and Cossacks seem absolutely marvellous,
while of no less wonder is the riding of the
Indians Every moment from the time
when the first announcement was made I'M
til the last rider had galloped out of the
arena was one of intense interest and pleas
ure.
The performance tonight will be the en-
tire snow as put on this afternoon, and
nothing will be omitted or curtailed. 1t is
given by the light of the electric plant
winch Col. Cody carries with him, and
Whlch is sufficient to make the place as
light as sunlight will do it,
Col. Cody will be given a reception at the
army and Navy Club this afternoon at :,
o clock ct which he will meet some of the
ola friends whom he knew in the west, and
Where he Will become acquainted with some
OF those officers who have heard of him.
but VINO have never had intimate acquaint-
ance with him.