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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
The Southern Assembly.

Dallas, Tex, May 16.-The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church met at II o'clock this morning in the First Presbyterian church. Over 100 commissioners are present from all parts of the south.
 Assisted by Dr. Nall of Louisiana and pr. LeFevre of Maryland the retiring moderator, Dr. Graham of Virginia opened the assembly with religious exer- cises. His sermon was eloquent and spiritual. carefully avoiding any refer ence to matters of business which might come before the assembly.
 The roll having been called, Dr. Hemp hill of Louisville, Ky, was unanimously chosen moderator, and Rev. Robert B. Adams of Americus, Ga, and T. J. Horn of Arkansas were elected temporary clerks.
 The assembly met after recess at 3 D. m and hard an address by Rev. Dr. Matthews, secretary of the Pan Presby terian alliance. of London, Eng. The address was very interesting, and at it's conclusion a resolution of thanks was adopted.
 taries of foreign missions, publication and education were then read and re- ferred to standing committees. They were all very encouraging and showed much gratifying progress. A report from the assembly's home and school at Fredericksburg was next read by pr Sampson and referred to special committee, which will report on Mon- day evening next.
 Recess was then taken to D. m.
 Tonight Rev E. Steele. the chaplain of the New Orleans .Seamens' Bethel, there was held a memorial service for Rev. Dr. Smith, the recently deceased pastor of the church in which the as- sembly meets.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
ROASTED ALIVE.
Two CoIored Children the Victims of Parental Careessness-A Warning That
 Was Not Heeded.

Selma, May 16.-(Special.) )-Yesterday at Felix, in Perry county, seventeen miles from Selma, negro cabin on Suttle and Jones plantation burned down and two children, Adelaide Hin- ton and Berney Johnson, colored, IS months and months old, respectively. were burned to death.
 The children were left in the cabin by the parents two hours before with a brisk fire on the hearth. When discov- cred the roof of the house was almost ready to fall in, and the elder child lay burned and dying 30 feet from the cabin. It had run from the house lit- terally roasted from head to foot
 "A similar fire occurred on this same plantation in January, in which one child was burned to death
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
THEIR WORK IS DONE.
,Woman's Board of Missions Adourns to Meet n Washington ext-Final Re-
 ports and Resolutions.

Meridian, Miss May 16.-(Special)-- The woman's board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, con cluded it's labors last evening.
 The special committee to which was referred items in the report of the sec retary of home affairs respectfully sub init the following, which represents the unanimous opinion of the commttee:
 l. Life membership certificate. The point considered was in answer to the question, "Will you name a time when these certificates may be called for?" The committee bearing in mind the law already existing on this subject, reeom- mends that it be enforced and that cer- tificates be issued on receipt of applica- ton from the conference treasurer, ac- companied by a statement that the money for the same is in her hands, The committe would also urge promptness in the matter of forwarding money for such certificates, and that in all cases a statement of the amount of money sent and the kind of certificate desired should accompany the application.
 g. In regard to the point of issuing cer tifcates persons made life members In the years previous to this free insur- ance by the board. your committee deems 1t unwise to grant certificates to such members.
 B. Life membership. its duties and privileges. The sense of this commit tee is that the payment of $20 consti tutes a person a life member of the Woman,s Foreign Missionary society. but for convenience the membership will always be held in the auxiliary into which the money is paid.
 As to the payment of dues by life mem bers the committee feels that sit cannot legislate on this subject, as all payments are voluntary. but is is of opinion that the dues in an auxiliary, 10 cents month, and the contingent fund provided for necessary expenses should be paid by all who are members of the w. F. M. society.
 f. The point in the secretary's report concerning inaccuracies in reporting scholarships was considered. The com mittee recommends that our conference secretaries use greater diligence and care in securing and forwarding accurate in- formation on this and all subjects per taining to the work.
 Adopted.
 Resolutions were adopted thanking Bishop Galloway for his eloquent ser mon pr. Morrison for his encouraging account of the work in Mexico, the press and railroad officers for courtesies and the citizens of Meridian for their gener- ous hospitality.
 Washington was chosen as the next place of meeting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

five acres of town propert, the cash to be paid in five annual installments. All of the propositions, with the eX- ception of those of Avondale and Hunts vile, which will be heard in the morning, were submitted by o'clock this after noon.
 The board then went into executive ses- sion for a short while and decided that after hearing two propositions Tn the the morning to appoint committee to visit the favored towns and report at a subsequent meeting, when the site will be chosen.
 Admission. Tuskaloosa and Montevalio are believed to be the favored locations so far.
 The board will meet again tomorrow and it is possible that the faculty will be chosen at the meeting. Many teach CTS arc here seeking positions.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Northern Presbyterians.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 16.-The 107th gen. eral assembly Northern Presbyterian church opened its session here today in the Third Presbyterian church with the customary ceremonies. Dr. Me- Even, chairman of the local committee -clerks-of the assembly, and many prom inent ministers, ex-moderators of the church, were present
 The. opening session was occupied by the delivery of the sermon of the retiring moderator, Rev. Samuel A. Mutchmore, D. D., of Philadelphia.
 Dr. Mutchmare's sermon was a sur prise to the commissioners in that 1t contained no keynote on the burning questions of seminary control. Usually the moderator's sermon touches on great issues that are to come before the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
NOW THE PRESBYTER|ANS Cumberland and 0Id, School
 North and South, HAVE MET IN CONVENTION
At Meridian, hiss.i Dallas, Tex, and Pitts
 burg Pa, Respectively.
THE WOMAN PREACHER NOT SEATED
Moderator of the Southern Body and Dr. Booth of New York Presides at Pittsburg.

Meridian, Miss, May 16.-(Special)- The sixty-sxth annual convention of the Cumberland Presbyterian General as- sembly convened in the city hall at Il q. m. today.
 The retiring moderator. Rev Dr. F. R. Earle, D. D., who presided over the deliberations of the assembly which con vened year ago in Eugene, Ore. preached the opening sermon from the text: "All Scripture is given by inspira- .tion of God; the law of the Lord is per feet converting the soul" His sermon was an able defense of the authenticity and divine inspiration of the Bible. He attacked with scholarly vigor the views of pr. Briggs and other so called higher critics. He closed with an eloquent apostrophe to the old book. which he said would withstand the attacks of all it's enemies until a mouse nibbllng at the granite base of Sinai shall have brought the mountain down.
 At D. m the roll of the assembly was called, 195 delegates responding to this first roll call Others are coming in on every train. Fifteen synods and 12G presbyteries are entitled to representa- tion, and if all come who are entitled the delegation will be 294.
 As the roll call proceeded the venera- Dlc stated clerk, T.. C. Blake, ID. b., arose and called attention to the fact that the delegation from Nolin presbytery was too large, inasmuch as in that presby- tery there were only seventeen ministers, exclusive of Mrs. l.. M. Woosley, the only woman preacher ever ordained In the Cumberland Presbyterian church. and as her ordination has been declared ir- regular the requisite eighteen ministers could not be counted.
 After some delay half the delegation was seated, the other half not appearing.
 The election of moderator resulted as follows: M. B. Dewitt, D. D., of Mis- souri, 96. Rev. $. M. Templeton of Texas, 63; Hon. H. II. Buquo of Tennessee, 27; R. M Tinnon, D. D. of Illinois, Il.
 Before the second ballot was taken all the other candidates were withdrawn and Dr. Dewitt was unanimously elected.
 Upon the reassembling of the assem- bly, at 3 o'clock, addresses of welcome were made by Mayor E. H. Dial in be- half of the city of Meridian and Capt. w H. Hardy in behalf of the state of Mississippi. pr. I9 c. Mclean of Evans viIlc, Ind. responded on behalf of the assembly in. speech that captivated the large audience.
 Tonight Dean l.. Hubbart, D. D., of the Theological seminary, Lebanon, Tenn, delivered a great address on "Ministerial Education"
 Tomorrow the assembly will get down to business.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
RACE TROUBLE.
White and Black Longshoremen Clash al
 New Orleans.

New Orleans, La., May 16.--A lively shooting affray occurred at the Morgan railroad wharf, in Cretna, Jefferson par ish, opposite New Orleans, today at Il o'clock between white and colored long shoremen engaged in unloading the West Indian and Pacific steamship Louis- jana. The trouble was caused by the at- tempt of a. negro foreman, Richard Smothers, to work white and black men at the same hatch. Smothers called on Sheriff Longridge early in the morning and stated that he expected trouble, as he had received instructions from the agent to work the white and blacks to- gether. The sheriff advised him to see the agents and endeavor to have the men worked separately in order to avert trouble. Smothers did not do this but attempted to follow the instructions he had received from the guests. Trouble at once ensued About twenty pistol shots were fired. Smothers received a bullet in the leg. No one else was hurt The negroes had pistols and returned the fire. The sheriff repaired to the scene, but the trouble was overs and he could find no one who knew the parties. white or colored, who participated in the scrimmage.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
The snnrnme Conrt.

The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brckell, c, J.-E. H. Malone ct al, administrator, etc, vs, Sarah J. Malone, guardian, etc, appeal from DeKalb pro- bate court; affirmed.
 Peter Johnson ct al. vS. Henry Pearce ct al, appeal from Montgomery cham cery court; affirmed. Mcclellan, J.-Alex Rice. trustee. vs. Samuel Rice appeal from Montgomery circuit ce1lrt reversed and remanded.
 c. w Pridgen ct al. vs. H. D. Can trell, administrator, etc, ct al, appeal from Cherokee chancery court; af- firmed.
 Coleman, J.-Thomas Hooper vs the state of Alabama, appeal from Jeffer son criminal court; affirmed.
 Carrie E. Smith ct al. vs. w. R. D. Smith ct al..sappeal from Cleburne chan cery court; reversed and remanded
 Hattie P. Glass vs. W. II Tisdale ap- peal from Dallas chancery court: affirmed.
 J. l.. Chalifoux ct all vs. J. H. Sanders, appeal from Jefferson circuit court: re- versed and remanded.
 Haralson, J.-Mary A. Randolph ct al vs. Builders and Painters Supply company. appeal from Montgomery cir cult court; reversed and remanded
 l. ]. Herring VS. Grim & Borland ap- peal from Dale chancery court; affirmed.
 M. D. Wilks ct al. vs. Joseph S. James, appeal from Fayette chancery court; affirmed.
 A. Ewing Echols ct al. vs. Orr Scrog- gins & Hume, appeal from Madison chancery court; affirmed.
 The following additional orders were granted by the supreme court today:
 w. J. VanKirk vs. Morris Adler, from Escambia chancery court submitted on briefs.
 Mary E. Tcknor vs J. B. F. Jackson ct al, from Chiffon chancery court; sub mitted on briefs.
 Hattie J Englehart ct al. vs. Lemle & Dreyfus, from Montgomery circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 Matte J. Englehart et al, vs. Vesta A. Edwards ct al, from Montgomery cir cuit court; submitted on briefs.
 John Hardin vs. the state of Alabama, from Escambia circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 J. Winter Thornington ct al., vs. Boil ing Hall from Montgomery city court; argued and submitted.
 Robert Moseley vs. the state of Ala bama, from Montgomery city court; sub mitted on briefs
 Elisha Walker vs. the state of Ala bama. from Montgomery city court; sub mitted on briefs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
GUTrENBURG's BIG FOUR
Have Their Prisonment Reunited But Must
 Pay the Fine.

Have Their Prisonment Remitted But Must
 Pay the Fine.
 Jersey City. N. J., May 16.-The courts of pardon this afternoon, after q session lasting four hours. decided to pardon Dennis Mclaughlin John C. Carr, Gott- fried Walbaum and John N. Crusius, the Guttenburg big four" who were con victed of maintaining a disorderly house in permitting betting. on horse racing at the Guttenburg race track two years ago. The four men were each sentenced to one years imprisonment in the pen- tentiary at Snake Hill and to pay a fine Of $500. The court of pardons decided to remit the imprisonment but decided that the fines must be paid.
 It was learned that Chancellor McGill and Judge Simms voted to not commute the sentence in any way.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
ADMIRAL MEADE AGAIN.
Permission to Go Abroad Revoked Will He
 Be Court-Martialedp

Washington, May 16.-Secretary Her bert says that when Admiral Meades. request for detachment from the com mand of the north Atlantic squadron was received last week 1t was accepted, with the request to be retired June 20. and for permission to go abroad. This entire request was promptly granted When, however, the interview with Ad- miral Meade appeared in the news- papers and the department had. asked the admiral whether 1t was authorized and had received his non-committal re- ply, it was decided Saturday that sub sequent proceedings might render his presence in this country necessary and the permission extended to him to go abroad was revoked. Beyond that nothing has been done to date.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Judge simonton win Not Talk.

Ashville, N. C., May 16.-The United States court finished its labors here to- day, and tomorrow Judge Simonton will. go to Flat Rock, this state, his summer residence. The judge declined to com ment upon the pronunciamento of gov ernor Evans of South Carolina
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Montgomery Miscellany.

MT David Clopton of the inspection and supply department United States navy yard, Mares island, Cal. is paying d visit to friends and relatives in the city.
 Editor Ira Clopton of Troy is at the Exchange today.
 Hon. Cecil Brown of Talladega is here today pushing Talladegas claims for the industrial school
 MT P. 1c Scott of Birmingham is stopping at the Exchange hotel.
 Congressman Jesse r. StallingS of Greenvile is in Montgomery today.
 MT. and Mrs. John r. Purser. of New Orleans are in the city and at the New Windsor hotel.
 Mrs. G. II. Farnham of Evergreen is a guest of the New Windsor today.
 w. D. Colby of Birmingham is at the New Windsor
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Another Advance in Wages.

Pittsburg, May 16-Jones X McLaugh- lin, operating the extensive American Iron works, have voluntarily advanced the wages of all their skilled workmen 10 per cent. The wages of laborers re- main at $1.20 per day. About 4000 men participated in the advance.
 The Republic Iron works will resume, with 800 men, on Monday, paying Amal- gamated association rates
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
THE SKY IS CLEAR.
Not the Sign of War Cloud Hovers in
 the EiaSt.

Washington. May 16.-The Japanese le- gation has received a brief telegram which states that the complications with the European powers have been so ad Justed as to leave no reason to doubt that further conflict in the east will be aVnide1
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
A GRAND CELEBRATION.
Fftieth Anniversary of the Ordination of Arch
 bishop Williams,

Boston, Mass. May 16.-Today was begun what promises to be the grandest celebration in Catholic circles that has ever taken place in this section of the country The occasion is the fiftieth anniversary of ordination to priesthood of Rev John Joseph Williams, arch bishop of the arch diocese of Boston
 Priests and people fiocked to do him
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Lynching Is Likely.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 16.-At Ocala. Fla, Allie Sessions and Will Lytle. young white men, are in jail for rayfsh ing the 7-year-old daughter of MT Henry Reynolds. prominent citizen. Lynch has been threatened.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
nssenic senate Oreanized.

Tonight at 7:30 o'clock seventy-five of the ctys most prominent citizens met in the Odd Fellows hall and organized Mount Horeb senate No. 3, Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order. MT. l.. s. Paine, supreme deputy of the order, has been in the city for some weeks and has succeeded admirably in organizing so large a senate here.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
PROMPTLY REMOVED.
Case of Smallpox in Negro Quarter of
 Meridian.

Meridian. Miss. May 16.-(Special)- case of smallpoX was reported this afternoon in negro quarter in the west ern part of the town. The case was promptly removed to the pest house, two miles from the citv-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Gain in the Gold Reserve.

Washington, May 16.-The treasury gold reserve was increased today by payments made by the Morgan Belmont syndicate, the reserve standing at ST. 043, IA at the close of business. This Is a gain over yesterday of over $500, ,00O.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17

assembly. This sermon is notably free from such allusion
 pr. --ooth of New York was elected moderator by a vote of 297.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-17
Registering the Dogs.

The law requiring dogs to be registered passed by the last legislature has gone into effect and four Montgomery coun- ty canines have been registered at the judge of probates office since Monday
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-10-04
Beauty in Women.

The question arises again as to what
constitutes beauty in women. This is
constantly being resurrected, and al
ways with but little success. Some
say she should be petite, blond and
plump; others that she must be tall,
dark and willowy. Society journals
call every rich and fashionable woman
beautiful" and, of course, every foot
light favorite is thus termed. The
chief characteristics of beautiful
woman, according to eminent authori-
ty, are regular features, clear, full
eyes, a skin beyond reproach, glossy
hair, a white, expressive and fairly
small hand" She must also know how
to dress and how to do her hair, or she
loses half her beauty. Every Jack,
however. considers his own particular
Jill beautiful. whether she has all or
none of these attractions. Love trans
forms defects into beauties-t is,
while he is Jill's lover After she be-
comes Mrs. Jack he discovers that her
nose is pug, her eyes aren't quite
straight and her complexion poor. But
at some period of his existence every
man considers woman with whom he
is in love, whether she be so or not
really beautiful. The standard, there.
fore, varies, and always will. Louis
Republic.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-10-04
FALL COSTUM ES.
Hints on Feminine Apparel for Followers
OF the Fashions,


Tailor-made gowns of white mohair
are in as great favor for September's
outing women as they were in the
earlier months. The advantage OF
such gown is that it takes wear in
the city so well that it is just the
thing to put on for short run up to
town. While linens, too, are holding
their own, and are rather newer than
mohair, but arc generally made up
more deliberately. A very pretty cos
tune in this stuff has the front breadth
of it's godet skirt edged with gather
ed puff of white mousseline de sole.
The blouse waist has fitted lining and
deep yoke of white guipure, plain in
back, but plated in front The sleeves
have large balloon puffs shirred several
times at the armholes and then tucked
five times. A plain white silk stock
collar and white ribbon belt wound
twice around the waist and finishing
in big bow are added.
Dresses of linen that are linen color
are more often seen than the white
linen ones, though the present liking
for the less snowy shades will hardly
last long. String-colored shoes and
stockings now exactly match Russian
linen dresses and are the most correct
accompaniment for them. In one sort
of accessory this hue is particularly
becoming to pink shoulders, and that
is in Marie Antoinette fchus of batiste,
with full ruffie all around, piped with
narrow black velvet, which serve as
light wraps over bare shoulders.
There is a pleasant prospect of hav.
ing gowns and soft draperies once
more for house wear. Little coats of
the directory will be worn as conces-
sion to the change of style, but she
who likes the short-waisted gown may
wear the coat short-waisted and over a
softly flowing skirt that falls almost
from below the bust line in front, and
that lies close and soft about the hips
and back. The perky, stiff-skirted
gowns never have seemed just the
right thing for the hostess, and the
tea-table is sure to be the more pictur-
esque if train appear along side of it.
Chicago News.