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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Maria Barbari, who cut her lovers throat with razor because he betrayed her under promise of marriage and then refused with much show of coarse bru- tality to make her his wife, has been sentenced to death, by electricity during the week beginning August 19 The sen- tence, which was inevitable, seems to have given general dissatisfaction in New York, and 1t is regarded as more than probable that it will be commuted
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

There are in the United States 5000, 900 farms At least 1O,OOO,OOO laborers are constantly engaged in the cultivation of them. One-half of the population of the country is directly dependent on the fruits of the soil. and the prosperity of all the other industries depends on that of the farmers. Three-fourths of all our export is the product of agriculture.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

The ring of the Liberty Bell at the At lanta exposition will be the wedding ring to unite all sections of America.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Margarine has been examined for bac- teria and it is found to be freer from them than butter. The average in but ter was 10,O00OOO microbes to a gramme: in one extreme case 47,000, ,0O0. The aver age in margarine was 4,000000 to 6,000,- 900, and the extreme 100000. Cold re- duced the margarine microbes from 6,5OO, 900 to 2SO,20O, while it only killed off one-third of those of butter; moreover, no pathogenic bacteria were discovered in the imitation
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

The Dallas News aptly remarks that the. opposition to Mr Cleveland in the South began with disappointed profess sional party plunder peddlers
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

A laudryman in London named Hopper has daughter who rejoices in the fol- lowing praenomens, one for each letter in the alphabet: Anna Bertha Cecilia Diana Emily Fanny Gertrude Hypatia Inez Jane Kate Louise Maud Nora Ophelia Pearly Quince Rebecca Sarah Trixy Unice Venus Winifred Xenophon Yeola Zeus Hopper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Helen Gould has sent her check for $100 to the womans department of the Atlanta Exposition.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

There is a difference between princi- pie and policy, yet the two words are often confeunded. It has been a princi- ple of the Democratic party since Jeffer- son to maintain the parity of the gold and silver dollar and in carrying out this principle it has pursued the policy of changing the ratio so as to conform to the commercial ratio and thus pre- serve the parity. It is entirely wrong to say that the ratio of Is to is prin- ciple of the Democratic party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Does a man sin when he swears in his sleep?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

The last government crop report indi- cates a wheat crop of about 4OS,OO00OO bushels. This probably is an underes- innate, as usual in governmental reports, and the yield may be 25,00o,000 to 35,o00,- 900 bushels more than the figures given. The corn yield is estimated at the enor- nous figure of 2S5s 900, 900 bushels. The largest corn crop we ever had was 2,112,- S92 900 bushels.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla creates an appetite and aids in the proper assimilation of food.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-24

"The slave of the South in war times has been the subject of much comment. Their faithfulness to their masters fam flies is going down the ages in song and story. It is pleasing to note that fitting and permanent tribute to the slave in the war is to be paid, in the town of Fort Mill, S. C., by an ex-Confederate soldier, Capt. Samuel E. White. From his pri- yate means he has given orders for the erection of a splendid monument to the Southern slave. It will be tall column of rough granite, with marble figures carved in Italy, and an inscription ex- pressing in living stone the appreciation felt by the ex-Confederate for the fidelity of his humble friend On one side of the lofty shaft will be the figure of negro woman nursing with tender care her fu- ture master, and on the other side the figure of negro man with some kind Of an agricultural implement.
 A correspondent of the New York Tri- bune says that he recently found twenty well built towns in Kansas without single inhabitant. One of them named Saratoga, has a S30,000 opera house. a $20, 900 school house and a substantial brick hotel, which now gives shelter to coyotes, bats and owls. All these de- serted towns were built by speeulators in boom days. when Kansas was in con trol of the Populists.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
KING MAY BE PRESIDENT.
Rumored Reorsa uization of the Pres
tnt L. & o. Mann cement.

Baltimore, Dec. 1T.-Interest in the
affairs of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company is more general row than ever
before in the history of the organization.
The recent decline in Baltimore and Ohio
! shares, especially on the New York ex-
change. is chiefly responsible for the
widespread gossip which Is being in
duiGcd in concerning the road and Its
future, and lis result is that an impression
has been created that something quite
out of the ordinary is impe nding. Just
what this may be the gossipers do not
seem to know.
Tomorrow the board OF directors elected
at the stockholders meeting last month
will meet for organization. The rettocncc
with reference 10 what the new directors
may do is studiously maintained by the
local members OF the board. and neither
affirmation nor denial can be obtained of
the reports that President Mayer will be
succeeded in the office he has held for
seven years.
HE CAN REMAIN.
The impression very generally obtains,
however. that If Mr.. Mayer does retire it
will be entirely of his own volition- Mr..
Mayer has said nothing. He never does.
II is his line OF policy.
The report that the company was on the
verge OF receivership seems TO have spent
its force, and now all the talk is about
what the directors viii do tomorrow The
four newly elected nleinbers-Messrs- Eugene
Delano OF Brown Bros. X Co.. HOwland
Davis of Blake, Beissevian s. Co.. William
4. Read of vermilye & CO.. and Gen. Louis
Fitzgerald president OF the Mercantile
Trust Company. all of New York. repre-
Senting New York and foreign holdings Of
Baltimore and Ohio stock-are said 10 be
opposed to the present mana cement OF the
property and are desirous of naming Il new
man as president. a-..-.-
There are twelve directors outside of
the two appointed by the State OF Maryland.
If the Garrett interests again support Mr..
Mayer, as in the past, he cannot DC beaten.
KING MAY SUCCEED.
In case there is a change made In the
presidency. Mr.. Thomas NJ. King, second
vice president, Is talked of for the position.
Should he be elected the financial manage
nient of the company would be entrusted
to another head while Mr. King would de-
vote his energies TO an improvement OF
the physical condition 70 the road and its
rolling stock
The name of Edward r. Bacon has also
been ment ioned. 1t has, however, not ap-
peared that he aspires to the position. he
Is and has been for several years president
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
system.
1t is stated that arrangements have been
perfected to finance the interests in jan
uary and February on the companys bonds,
but there is some question as to the pay
ment OF dividends in January on the first
and second preferred stocks.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
ACTION IN CONG RESs.
Message Read in the Senate, Hut Not
4 Taken Up I'm House.

IS Taken Up In House.
After the routine morning business today.
the Senate at 2 40 n. p.. on motion OF Dir.
Morgan. went into executive session,
The motion OF Senator Morgan TO go
into executive session, made, as A. was,
within 4 few moments after the receip
of the Venezuelan message, led to ths
urfounded belief that part of that messag
was intended for the ears of the treaty
making power of the Congress alone. e
the Senate to e. extend for period or one year
the treat between this country ana Mexico,
under which the boundary question is being
settled. This was done.
A large number OF recess nominations
were also faYorabiy reported. The Senate
will hold an executive session tomorrow so
that the men now holding recess appoint
ments may secure their commissions.
At p. IN. the doors were reopeGod and
the Vice President laid before the Senate
the Presidents mess1Re accompanying the
Venezuelan correspondence. and the secre-
tary OF the Senate proceeded to read II.
senator HawIey interrupted the Secre-
tary with request that he read slowly
eIoCutionist. but this is the first time he has
ever been indirectly reproyed for his deiiv-
cry in reading executive communications.
The message and documents were referred
10 the Committee on Foreign Relations,
which committee was authorized to sit
during any recess, and then, at 1:20 p. M,
ne Srnate adjourned till tomorrow.
The House today took up the proposed
amendments to the rules providing for an
incrcas.. of the number OF committees in
Mr. Cannon offered resolution for the
appointment of three COmmittees OH Eiec-
Jions, and said 1t was NECESSARY by reason
of the large lumber Of contested election
cases pending.
In the ul...l nj ime the message was not
until late in the day.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
PUGILIsrIC WOOD DEALERS.
". Bal win johnson and John Ken
ned Y In Il Street Row

". Bald win johnson and John Ken
nrdy in II Street Row.
The little reservation in front of the police
headquarters building on Louisiana arcnue
was the scene OF Il lively struggle for
pugilistic hoDors this afternoon aDout 2
O'Clock. Messrs. V. Baldwin johnson and
John Kennedy, both prominent coal aud
wood dealers OF the city. were the partici-
pants, and Sergt. Johnson and Detective
George W. Boyd acted as final referees.
The trouble. SO Mf. johnson claims.
arose over bids for supplying the District
government with fuel. Both were COM
petitors, and Mr.. kennedy's bid was one
cent 10 wer than Mr. JohRson's. Nothwith-
standing the difference Mr. Johnson asked
for the award, setting forth that his facil-
titles would better enable him to supply
the needs of the District.
Out of this the trouble grew. One day
last summer Mr. johnson. Just risen from
a bed OF illness, went to the Standard OIL
Company in South Washington to transact
some business, and whittier also went Mr..
Kennedy and his brother. 1t is said ulat
very insulting language was used at the
time.
Owing to his physical condition Mr.
johnson told his rival that he was unable
to resent his remarks then, but wOuld meet
him again. Mr.. Kennedy said all right.
This afternoon Mr.. Kennedy drove up
to police headquarters in his buggy. and
jus tes he was alighting Mr.. johnson rode
by on bicycle, Seeing the man who
bad insulttxi hIm last summer, ne disnaount-
ell and walked up to him.
''DO you want to repeat the remarks you
made 10 ilie last summer he asked.
II do" said Mr.. Kennedy. and he had
hardly gotten the words out before Mr.
johnson swung his right. landing with
terrific force on his opponents nose. Claret
flowed in abundance
S From then until they were interfered With
the fight waged fUriously. Each man scored
a knock-lown and Mr.. Kennedy landed a,
couple of kicks on Mr.. Johnson's body, but
the iatter's wcli-lirected fist played havoc.
with the rudy countenance OF Mr.. Kennedy.
= In few seconds, however, Sergt. John
son and Detective Boyd rushed nut and the
There, after washing up, they left $5
collateral each and went on their sepa-
rate ways, Mr.. Kennedy getting into his
buggy and Mr. johnson mounting his
The evening times., 1895-12-17
NEW Gas EkTIK6U|SH[D
Acetylens Company's Rooms kre
Deserted and Locked.
OFFICIALS OUT OF TOWN
Nothing Has Been Done IN a Public
Way Since "Wednesday Last-The
Explanation Il Made of Failure 10
Exhibit, as Announced, Last Night
Amusing Effort of Clerk.

Silence still brouds over the exhibition
/ rooms OF tho ACetylene Gas coinpany oil
! Fifteenth street, which. us stated in Th,
Morning Times today. have been closed
/ Since "Wednesday last.
| Upon trying To enter the door today II
| was SIN found locked. II was plain tha;
! the company WAS not doing business a,
J the old stand
The visitor made Inquiry al the neigh
boring places, but no one knew what had
| become OF the acetyiere people. The man
VINO runs the barber shop next door how
! ever, vouchsaTed the Information that no
oncudd been seen DUlltiIe sShi iilition rooI,,,
since Saturday. He thought they had moved
away aud did NOT intend To return.
me tahihtion OF the Hew ilutninator
which was advertised to he given Iast even
Ing did not take place. and II was found
that the leading Officials or the c,Hnpaay
We're out OF iowu. Aobudy seemed To know
anything about an announcement OF post
poneineHt, and there Was no explanatory
piacard on urdoor. -
A Times Reporter called at the company q
o,lef ofite, on seventeenth street, this
morning and asked young men in the
office Ior Major Turner.
He Is Out Of town.
rs Mr.. Payson here?'
NO, sir. he is out of town"
WHAT HE DIDN'T KNOW.
The young man explained iil!ii Ir.syas only
the stenOgraphcr. Hs knew nSthfng of the
posiponenlent OF the exhibition. He didn't
know that one had been advertised for
last evening.
'You se-, we are not giving exhibitions
now nc said; that is, not public ones.
:Did you wish to see tue gas exhibited?
l will show you.''
Thereupon the young man lighted two
jets of gas, after having dra wD the shades
IN the room.
After intentiy watching the Jets for a few
moments explainciit that he was not accus-
toned 10 exhibit the gas. The officials
were all a way, and he guessed he didn't uI-
derstaDd the business.
The city gas had evidently improved in
quality since. the last exhibition, ur else
the apparatus WAS cut of order. -.
GONE TO NEW YORK.
Some one told The Times man that Maj.
Turner had gone to New York on account of
the Illness oil a relative. The stenogra pher,
however, said that the official was IN hila-
deIphia at present and would return on
Tuesday. As Tor Mr.. PaysoD. he could not
say where tae gentleman had gone or when
he would return
The young man did not know about any
proposal from kenslngton people to have
their place lighted by acetyiene. He did
know, however. thai lne conIl,a ny was sell
ing its stock al present. and That the plant
would be einoperation in two or tiree mont hs.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
POSED AS A BRIDE OF CHRIST.
Sensation Caused In a Boston Church
During Service

Boston, Mass, Dec. 17.-Miss Susie W Web-
ster created decided sensation at the
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church yester-
day by entering the edifice attired as a
yeiled prophecies and proclaiming that as
.'the bride of Christ she had message
to deliver.
Her announcement created great excite
ment. and an effort was made to remove
her from the church. Finally the pastor,
the Rev +. +. Reynolds, to avoid a scene,
dismissed the congregation, aud the woman
was escorted into the small chapel, where
she spoke to a lew members of the church.
The woman says that the Lord has di-
rected her to speak TO every congregati ton
in the city, warning them to prepare Tor the
day of Judgment. and she proposes to carry
out His wish.
Miss Webber is well known in this city.
She created an Impression among the Black
Lay set three years ago by her theory or
Grecian relg ion. claiming at that time to be
Grecian prophecies. At that time she
moved III the best circles. and had a large
class in Pierce Hall, near Copely Square,
where she gave instructions in her Grecian
religion at IS per lesson. The Instructions
were Tor time the fad.
She was in Bethlehem, Pa. last year. and
was brought home by her brother. She has
been conducting open air meetings here
during the summer. When on the street,
she wore long. flowing crimson robe
skirt, and announced herself as a proph-
etess. A long veil covered her garb, and a
golden crown encircled her head and kept
the veil in place.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
WILL HELP CUBA'S CAUSE
Black Smallpox the Latest Foe to
the Spanish Troops.
Yellow Fever Followed by This Ter.
rtbir Disease-7Seyenty Per Cent
of the Gases Fatal.

havana, Dec. 17.-Though the epidemic
n yellow fever, which has been fatal 10
yo many In the Spanish army during the
last six months, is subsiding. a new and
sven more terrible scourge has appeared
j the form OF yariola nigra, or black
smalipox, imported from Africa on the
government troop ships lately arriving with
reinforcements.
About 80 per cent. of the cases so fa r re-
ported have proved fatal.
Madrid, Dec. 17.-Priyate dispat ches
from Havana state that in the light be-
tween the Spanish troops and the rebel
forces under Gomez and Maceo at Nal
.f1empo the Spaniards had sixty-five men
Killed ana rorty-five wounded. Gomez had
his horse shot under him.
Inc Havana police have arrested eight
workncn employed in the military depart
EDent who are accused OF selling cartridges
10 the enemy 1t is alleged that they sold
them at SIS a thousan nd.
Inc Hefaido has u specia dispatch from
Havana sii ying that the insurgents blew up
railroad bridge at Flora, Twelve miles
from Cicnfuegos, while q train was pass
Ing over IT. The engine was thrown iuto
the river. and five Passengers, railroad
Officials, were killed.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
A Cool Man.

A cool and collected person, described
by the Portland Press, Ia Thomas Bragg,
Of the steamer Emita, who lost his bala nee
zand fell into the water while handling
a cake Of ice the other day. ;His pipe was
I In his mouth, and the ice tongs In his hands,
when the cold water closed over him.
As he reappcared at the surface, his pipe
was still in his mouth and the ice toags In
his hands. He puffed the pipe tn see II
ii had gone out, and, on being satisfied
on that point, accepted the prUffered tenders
OF assistance and was pulled safely onto
the steamer.
The evening times., 1895-12-17

tnsed until after teaied By such an official.
Ine certificate or exansinatiOn must be
posted IN a conspicuous place.
Senator Morrill, Introduced bill relating
10 the testimony OF physicians In the District
conrts. II provides that no physician shall
itsity concerning the connitiun Or "a patient
Without bis consent or that OF his legal rep
resentative.
Two old bills were introduced by Senai or
Cah. One regulates ibt. wages OF sliee,-
car employees. and the other the remittal
or unpaid taxes.
MIR. Coffin. Maryland, introduced bill
- ~ ail,.i..l Z, /. MT o. Incorporation OF the
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Forecast TIN 9 P. NJ. Wed ne.day.

g.. Forecast TIL p. NJ. Wed nesday.
ror eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Deiawarc, generally fair and warmer;
winds shifting to southerly.
For the District of Columbia and Mary
land, fair but with increasing cioudiness;
warmer; winds shifting to southerly.
For hirgiBia, generally fair: warmer;
. preceded by stationary temperature in
eastern portion; east to south winds.
Weather Conditions.
Ibe storm yesterday morning In the
MissonrI valley has moved inrtheas ward
necreasin: in energy, and is now central
nerth oi Min-iescta.
t'Tae barometer has ia ileu in the lake re-
sioDs and generally risen elsewhere 1t is
highest III New EngIaud.
Sh,,wrrs have occurred in the lake regions
and tie Mississippi valley and light snow in
TIE extrrIae Northwest.
~ Is colder in New EDgiaCd. the Missouri
yaney y sd tb,. central Roci,y Mountain ais-
ericts, h.t ac'tv,npcrdtur: hss risen fsDn
The evening times., 1895-12-17
witty Father HeaIy.

Lord Ashbourne once met Father Heaiy
walking in his parish and said: Il think
l saw your curate just now-rather stout"
That is he." replied the father; Il send
him out as n sample and keep the thin one
at home" Ono day the owner of large
oyster establishment in Dublin was speak
ing of the musical accomplishments of his
daughter Father Healy, with hearty sym
pathy, replied: YES, she will be regular
oyster Patti"
The evening times., 1895-12-17
G!fVEllhD'S 5 finn STAND
Continued on secnnd Page.

pointed statement HAT il The Pr, s;deet
is TO be disappointed III that rope. noy-
etrr-.i feSiat i.,t 10 antn,t pat Il, AID, III
ms judgment, calculated IL greatly cfnu;,r-
rass the iuturc rcE! t,ous ut.tw.ep ttiis
country anu Gri2it Britaiii--it Is his wish
10 De inau'- aCiiuiaHitd wits tie lact at
such carry date rs VIII cn;iDic him 10 Ia $
The whoie subject bciOrr,. Congress in ms
next annuai iuesscxc.'
The evening times., 1895-12-17
American Launch for the Gar.

American Launch for the Gar.
Some time ago an American launch Cem-
paiy sold to the Grand Duke Alexander.
of Russia, an electric launch OF the same
type as rirar provided FOR the United States
nian-or-war New York. The Czar of Russia
has seen the boat and, being greatly p,eased
with it, has commissioned the Russian EN-
bassy at Washington tn buy for him another
like it at a cost of about $4,000.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Btu a mend ing the Act Concerning he
S..aIer of Weights and Measures.
But little District matter was tefOre the
Senate today Senator McMillau Intro
tiuced a bili 10 amend the act providing for
The appointment of a-sea!er OF weights and
measures in the District.
The hill provides that no scales shall be
The evening times., 1895-12-17
MarriaUe Licenses,

Marriage licenses were issued today US
follows:
John E. Davis and Lucy F. Battail, both of
charlottesville, Va.
joseph r. Taylor and Frances L. Bayliss.
Lewis E. Bond and Annie Belle Darris
Charles +. Frederick and Mamie II. Mil
Ter. >
Arthur D. Mulloy and Annie Shea.
Henry Hardy and Mary Rothery.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Ystn VIII Din

james Waysen, the colored iaborer who
xell from the top Of a siXty-foot wall, at
the new COrcoran Art gallery yesterday.
u this afternoon slowly sinking at the
Emergency Hospital from the result of
hts injuries. His death is momentariIy
0xDectcd
The evening times., 1895-12-17
O--------
CRISPI GETS THE CREDIT.
Twenty Million Lire Appropriated for
. ...-- the. Abyssiuian War.

Rome Dec. TN the Chamber OF Depu-
ties today Premier Crispi asked for credit
for the prosecution of the Italian operations
in Africa OF &c. coo. .9tb8 lire, including ihe
: 1000. 600 .OCO already proposed.
A section OF the chamber raised opposition
to this proposal. bat nevertheless the cham
bcr apDroyed the grant asked for and the
ruatter was referred to the budget com
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Hearing of Protest. Past poped

The protest against the erection of the
Smith garbage crematory at Twenty-fourth
and \ streets Will be prrsent"d TO the Com
lnissionrrs tomorrow morning. II could
not be done today on account OF the Com
missioners' absence TO inspect the smallpox
hospital.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Carefully

Carefully
thought out plans make
us able to serve the COM
munity at all times
our Christmas efforts
meet with a hearty re-
sponse.
Make
a selection from our
stock--or better still
get one of onr gift cards,
and let the friend to
whom you wish to make
the present, make his
own selection-a suita-
bic gift will be an order
for a pair of those trou-
sers which we are MAX
ing to measure, for
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Cond ltton of tl,e Yyater

COnu lt1On OF the Water.
High and low tides are officially recorded,
at the Navy Yard for today y as follows: :
High. Tow
81 81 a. m. 6:38 p. IN.
40 P' "' ..-'---- 1852 D. m.
Temperature and condition of the water
at a. M: Great Falls-Temperature, az;
condition, SO. Receiving reservoir-Tem
perature 35 condition at north connection.
SO: condition at south connection, SO. Dis
trihuting reseryoir-Temperature 35; CON.
dit,on at influent gatehouse, SO; effluent
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at SUB D. M: extin-
tiaguished at @ a. m.
Naphtha lamps lighted at B:t4 p. M; ex-
Naphtha lamps lighted at 6:d6 p. n.; ex-
iicGulsled at 0:ta a. m.s :. - 8. 80 -
The evening times., 1895-12-17
Still REFUSES TO DO II.
Contractor Daggett's Position
Concerning Snow on Streets.
MINOR DISTRICT MATTERS

Estimates of Deficiencies Sent to Sec
retary Ca rlisle for the office of the
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Appointments aud Daily Orders Is-
sued by the Commissioners.
The evening times., 1895-12-17
cuBlI LEADER ARRIVES
Thomas Estrada Palma Comes
to Establish a Legation.
CRUISER AWAITS COMMAND

When Beiiigerency Is Recognized he
Fhg VIII Fi,iat In New York IIar-
Dor-A Stanei War Vessel Offered
the Embryonic Repubiic-Mi MiIiioris
Ready for Cuban Scrip.