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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
SECOND CONVENTION
Of the Alabama Baptist Young PeopIe-to Meet
 In This City Next Week.

The second state convention of Bap- tist young people will meet in this city in the First Baptist church on Thurs day, April 20, continuing three days.
 All churches and all. young peoples organizations of the Baptist persua- sion in the state are entitled to represent tation at the convention.
 The programme for the occasion has been carefully selected and will bear mainly on the subject of local organiza- tions. It will be published in full shortly.
 The Southern Passenger association has made a rate for all delegates to the convention of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Purchasers of tickets to the convention, in securing tickets, should obtain from the agent selling same certificate of purchase, which, when signed by the convention secretary, will obtain the one-thrd re- turn rate. The return tickets will be good until May 1, thus giving all in att tendance good opportunity to see the city and suburbs after the conVen- ton adjourns.
 The local reception icommittee will meet all trains, beginning on the opening day, and will wear badges, thus allow ing arriving delegates to make them selves known. A reception room will be opened on Twentieth street, opposite the union depot. The secretary, MT. Walter D. Dunlap, requests all who an- ticipate attending to notify him at once, so that homes may be secured for them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
MOBILE PREPARING TO MOVE.
The Character of Her Exhibit Being Consid
 ered-Forestry as Q Feature.

The Character of Her Exhibit Being Consid-
 ered-Forestry as O Feature.
 The committee representing the cham Der of commerce and the Commercial club met yesterday at D. m., in the rooms of the Commercial club to consider ways and means for an exhibit at At lanta, says Tuesdays Register. Present were Messrs. Henry Fonde and w. K. P. Wilson of the Commercial club, and MesSrs. Fl. c. Bromberg, s. P. Gailard and Erwin Craighead of the chamber of commerce. MT Fonde was chosen chair man. A general discussion of the plan of exhibit was had. For lack of informa- ton as to the facilities at the disposal of the state at Atlanta, nothing definite could be done at this meeting. Commu- anication on this point with the state board of exhibit was deemed advisable. Meantime the character of Mobiles eX- hibit was considered. At this point Dr. Charles Mohr the noted expert in for estry. arrived upon the invita- ton of MT. Fonde and explained to the committee the character of the forestry exhibit at At lanta He stated that MT. B. E. Fernow, chief of the forestry division of the United States department of agricul- ture, who was in Mobile Sunday, will re- turn hither from New Orleans today and will be glad to make statement to the joint committee, describing the forestry eXllDlt to De made at Atlanta. The op- portunity for a Mobile exhibit in the for estry building, if an Alabama state build ing issnot prepared, is offered by MT. Fer now. The joint committee adjourned un- til today at D. m., with the object of giv- ng audience at that hour to MT. Fernow.
 The state exhibit board meets in Bir- mingham at D. m., on the 18th, at the home of Maj. F. Y. Anderson. Capt. A. c. Danner, who is a member of the board is called away by business. It is proba- ble he will be represented by deputy at this meeting which will be an important one, especially for Mobile, in the settle ment of what is practicable in the matter of an Alabama state building and ex- hibit at Atlanta.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
WAS IT INCENDIARYp
Strong Reason to Believe the Torch Was
 Put to Hoods Big Saw Mill.

Says Tuesdays Mobile Herald: Be cause he was angered at the owner on account of little difficulty which oc- cured several days before, a man named Sol Dacus is suspected to be the negro who set fire to J. R. Hoods saw mill, which was destroyed by fire at o'clock yesterday morning.
 The mill was located at Pine Bluff, or Hoods, one mile north of State Line, Miss When the fire was discovered the flames had gained considerable head way, and were rapidly destroying the woodwork, on which kerosene oil was sprinkled.
 It is said that man was seen to run from the mill upon the approach of those who discovered the fire. In addi- tion to the loss of the saw mill, the capac- ity of which was about 40,000 feet, about 100000 feet of lumber was burned by the fire, which continued several hours. The planer, dry house and commissary department were saved. The loss will reach $12,O0O, with no insurance on the mill.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
GREENVILLE.
All Charter Members Alive Seventeen Years
 After Organization-Voodoo


 After Organization-Voodooi
 Greenville, April 17.-(Special) )-Seven- teen years ago last October Butler Lodge No 775, Knights of Honor, was organized in this city with the following charter members: J. B. Stanley, l.. M. Lane, J.. A. Reid, H. H. Reid, w. O. Farmer, E. M. Kirkpatrick, A. T. Kendrick, M. w. Wimberly and J. H. Hartley. All of these charter members are still living, and, we believe, are still members of the order. This is a good record.
 Tom Johnson, a colored barber, swore out a warrant for negro woman, charg- ing her with selling conjure bags and telling fortunes. The woman was landed in jail. Tom says the woman had hoo dooed his wife and got her so completely under her control that she gave her everything she had, and that was not the worst, sine had caused his wife to run away and leave him. Tom says the woman who had caused so much trouble in his heretofore happy family is the meanest woman on earth. The prisoner tells another and different tale.
 The fruit crop at this time promises to be the best in this section in several years. Frost was predicted for the 10th instant, but it did not come, and it is hardly probable that there will be all other this spring.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
MOULTON.
Prominent Citizens Shoot It Out-Indicted
 for Robbing the Mails.

for Robbing the Mails.
 Moulton, April i16.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-A shooting affray occurred at Courtland last Saturday night, in which Felix Brown and Fred Ashford participated Your correspondent has not yet learned the cause of the shoot ing There were fifteen or sixteen shots fired. MT. Brown had just gotten back from Mississippi where he had been for two or three months. As he got off the l o'clock train at night and started home he saw Ashford approaching him with a double-barrel shot gun, and he (Brown) drew his pistol and the firing commenced. Both are good men and both have families. MT. Brown is ex- mayor of Courtland.
 The farmers are very busy planting their crops, but they are not planting as much cotton this year as last.
 Rev. MT. Whittle, who has travelled through all parts of the United States and the old world, lectured here Fri day and Saturday nights to crowded house, and preached Sunday and Sun day night. Everybody Twas delighted with his lectures and sermons.
 Our worthy circuit clerk Walter Ste phenson, who has been dangerously ill is again at his post of duty.
 Miss Lucy White the beautiful daughter of MT. Jourd White, our post master, has been very sick, but is bet ter now.
 Gus Young, the man who drove the mail from Hillsboro to MoultOn, and who was arrested and carried to jail at Huntsville, has been indicted for rob ping the mails
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Let the blood be vitalized and good health is insured by Hoods Sarsaparila.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION:

On account of tho above meeting at Washington, D. O., May g to 16, 1885,. the Southern Railway Company will sell tickets round trip. Tickets will be placed on sale May and 8, and be good returning within fifteen days after date of sale.
 We have arranged to accommodate large delegation from Birmingham and im- mediate vicinity, and if you wish to join the party we will be pleased to confer with you, giving you detailed information as to inc hotel accommodations in Washington and short pleasure trips out from Washing ton at reasonabie rates, such as steamer trip to Mount Vernon, excursions to Balti- more, Philadelphia, New York, etc.
 The southern Railway presents to you for the facilitation of this movement, a schedule of twenty-four hours from Birmingham to Washington with through sleeping cars, connecting in Atlanta with the great Washington -Southwestern Vesti. buled Limited, composed exclusively or Pullman cars, including Pullman's latest improved dining car.
 l.. A. STEPHAN,
 Travelling Passenger Agent,
 2201 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala: Telephone I066. 4-f-lm
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
TOMORROW NIGHT.

Tomorrow night the mass meeting at OBrien's opera house will be held. Those who have read any of MT. T. c. DeLeon's writings know how full he is of satire, wit argument and eloquence; and if for nothing else than to honor this distin- guished son of our sister on the gulf he should have a large audience. But when he volunteers his splendid abilities to help on cause in which we should feel as deep an interest as himself there ought not to be even standing room un- filed Let everybody feel 1t a duty they owe to Birmingham to at least attend this meeting. No one is going to be asked for single cent, either fer admission or by way of subscription. All that is asked or expected is that our people generally attend this meeting, male and female. Thereafter the matter will fake care of itself. Should any leave that meeting not fully convinced of the importance of having Alabama's wonderful resources presented to the world at Atlanta, then any other effort on such a one will be futile. But the exhibit is going to be made and all Alabama is going to be heard from regarding it. Already it is known that the agricultural department of the State can be relied on for an agri- cultural exhibit. The Governor has said that if Commissioner Lane thought it well to expend as much as 5000 for his department at this exposition that sum at least would provide an agricul- tural display This makes it the more important for Birmingham to make the strongest effort she can for a fund that will justify building and an exhibit of the other resources of the State. All these matters and more besides will be explained at the meeting tomorrow night so that everyone who desires to see this movement a success should att tend that meeting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Something Worth Reading.
To the Age-Herald:


 Notwithstanding the Napoleonic teas. lectures, etc., many young people and perhaps some older ones, do not per ceive the association between this year, 1895, and the great hero, nor why violets should be so popular just now; so per haps few facts will help boys and girls to remember some historical dates.
 This year, 1895, then is the 190th an- niversary of two important events in Napoleon's career; he was appointed to the command of the French army, and he met Josephine, the lovely and &C., complished widow whom he married in March, 1796. As the modest violet was his favorite flower 1t has become the fad" of the day, and we see it every where, from the most elaborate table service of china and damask to the lappel of the dirty little street Arab.
 Also, the word Galatea Is proving a stumbling block to many. It is called Galatta, Gallata, ,Gallatia, etc., but MT. Webster gives Gal-a-tea, acenting the third syllable, as the correct pronuncia- ton. READER.
 Birmingham, April 17.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
BIC SIX" SHOT.
A Notorious Negro Assaults Officer Perdue and Is Brought to Terms-Big Crap Game
 Interrupted By Two Officers.

Yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock crap game that was then in progress in the old Magic City hotel on Fourteenth street They decided that one should go to the back door and one to the front so as to prevent those engaged In the game from escaping either way. Officer Cog gans went to the front door and Officer Perdue to the rear. The front door was suddenly burst open by Officer Goggans and a regular pandemonium reigned among the crap shooters. Two of them jumped through window, and about this time Officer Goggans fired off his pis- tol to frighten them
 Officer Perdue came in about this time and was left at the front door. while his fellow officer went up in bath room overhead to bring down some of the ne- groes who had secreted themselves there.
 During this time Neill Thomas, a big, burly negro commonly known as Big Six," made an attempt to knock the off, cer down and, then get out of the build ing. He struck the officer with some thing and was about to hurt him badly when the officer used a single shot from his pistol as a peace-maker. The negro fell to the floor shot through the left side just below the nipple. This quieted the gang and the officers did not have much more trouble with them.
 Ten were arrested and jailed and two got away.
 at the police station. His wound, while 1t Is very serious, is not considered neces- sarily fatal.
 Officer Perdue for the time being was stunned from the blows received, but finally recovered enough to walk home.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
oPELIKA.
Flour Mill to Resume-The Municipal Elec-
 tion Was Quiet.

Flour Mill to Resume-The Municipal Elec-
 tion Was Quiet.
 Opelka, April 16.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-After an idleness of two years the flour mill on Russell street is to resume operations at once. The mill is undergoing thorough overhaul ing from basement to roof and is fully equipped with the latest and finest machinery obtainable. The capacity is 200 barrels of flour and 500 bushels of meal per day.
 The municipal election passed off yes terday as quietly as a Sunday school convention, and the harmony was pain fully oppressive to the poodle politician and the ''colored brother" who was com pletely ignored. The writer will venture to say that not dollar changed hands. The new officers, true and tried demo- crats, will be sworn into office next Mon day morning, when they will select president of the board of commissioners recorder, chief of police, city clerk and three policemen. The face of the returns showed the following results: w A. An drews 355, H. L. Randy S54. R. B. Barnes 354 G. N. Hodge 35S, M. R. Meadows 354. G. N. Hudmon $50, Wiley Ross 354, Any improvement on the above ticket would we believe, be difficult to make. Our citizens may rest assured that the best interests of Opelika are, for the next two years at least in safe and conservative hands
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
located with his family at this

has located with his family at this place.
 Dr. F. r. Snedecar of Birmingham is here for a few days to practice den tistry.
 Hon. w. w. Haralson of Fort Payne is attending circuit court at this place.
 The Marshall county teachers will hold an institute at Albertville college May 10 and II. An interesting pro- granime has been prepared for the occa- sion.
 Mrs. A. F. Handy, who has been as- sisting her husband at the academy in this place, will leave in a few days to spend several months with relatives in Madison county
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

President Cleveland directed a large part of his letter to wage earners. With his usual insight he sees that the wage earner will be the chief sufferer from a deprecated currency. And then it is the wage earner who does not take the time to fully inform himself on the subject The Birmingham Independent, edited by MT. O'Keefe, contained in it's last issue a well written editorial on the financial situation, but while its premises were correct in the main it's conclusions were wrong. We venture to predict that after six months longer study of the finan- cial question MT. O'Keefe will be found advocating a sound and stable currency and an honest dollar. He has at heart the interest of the workingmen, and just as soon as he is convinced that a sound currency is to their interest he will be found boldly and ably advocating that policy
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
The Last People on Earth

To reasonably expect relief are they who are continually dosing themselves with calomel, blue pill, podyphyllin and other drastic cathaEtics. Constipation cannot be permanently overcome by such violent disturbers of the bowels stomach anu liver. They infiict more harm than they temporarily relieve. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is safe and effectual substitute for such hurtful drugs. The effect of the medicine is easy and natural, and is not accompanied-as in the case of strong purgatives-with gripping and abrupt op- eration. Malaria, dyspepsia, billousness, sick headache, heartburn, kidney trouble, rheumatism and nervousness are entire ly and promptly removed by this excel lent remedy commended by physicians everywhere,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

The business men, as rule, are found on the side of the honest dollar. They study the question, they handle money they are daily brought in contact with all classes, and they fully appreciate the advantage to trade of having every dol lar equal to every other dollar. It is the politicians who are so zealously advo- eating silver monometallism, and they pursue this course because they have an idea the farmers and the workingmen think that way. They will wake up on next election day and find themselves mistaken. The Democrats in Indiana thought the people were overwhelmingly for unlimited silver, and yet Hayes car ried the State on the sound money plat form
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
GENEVA.
A Prominent Merchant Captures Flower
 of Montgomery.


 of Montgomery.
 Geneva, April 15.-(Special Corre spondence.)- .)-Today's mail brought to the many friends of both parties invi- tations to the marriage of MT. E. R. Ma lone of this place to Miss Laura Els berry of Montgomery, Ala.
 MT. Malone has been with us for many years and is today one of the most prominent merchants In southeast Ala bama. He is the junior member of that well-known firm of Tillis, O'Neal & Ma lone, which does the largest strictly re- tail bushes in the state. He is not only prince of merchants, but he is the most popular young man in town. Miss Ellsberry is the sister of Prof. Foster Ellsberry, who is the president of the Geneva Collegiate Institute. She has visited our town, and while here made many friends, who rejoice to know that she will so soon make Ge- neva her permanent home.
 The marriage will take place at the home of MT. Sam Ellsberry in Montgom- cry on the morning of the 24th instant.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

Red mountain is a perfect mine of wealth. The iron ore on it is inexhausti- ble. The timber is valuable. The brown stone is unsurpassed for building. The gray stone is beautiful and durable; and now it has been found that the chert along the foot of the mountain is in de- mand for paving. The 150 miles of macadamized roads in Jefferson county is paved with this chert. It answers every purpose and makes a solid, smooth, durable paving its only defect is that on hillside it is liable to wash. The Mobile city fathers heard of this chert and they came up last week to see it, and Montgomery's officials were here yester- day. There is no paving material any where near Mobile and Montgomery The officials will find that this chert is the cheapest and best material they can get. There are no hills near Montgomery or Mobile and hence no trouble about it's washing. Chert is gravel. mixed with clay to hold 1t together. On a road-bed it soon becomes a solid mass It is the best cheap paving to be obtained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
BICYCLE CARNIVAL.
The Wheelmen and Wheelwomen of the
 Gulf City Talking About It.

The Wheelmen and WheelWomen of the
 Gulf City Talking About It.
 There are rumors afioat that the bicy- clists of this city, both ladies and gentle men, are contemplating a grand bicycle carnival which is to last two or three days, and will include a day parade, lantern parade and a decorated cycle and fancy costume parade, says the Mo- bile Register. Prominent cyclists are said to be already at work on a pro- gramme which will include several hun dred wheels ridden by both ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls There is no doubt this will make an imposing spec -tacle and will furnish amusement not only to the cyclists, but to the spectators as we'll
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
The c. s. Govt Reports > show Royal Baking Powder
  superior to aN others.
A CorrecUlon.

To the Age-Herald: I see in this mornings Age-Heraid a statement to the effect that Professor Boyce had written the music to the vers- es of the song, Tn Thee Alone, by me. In justice to me, would ask you to correct that statement
 The words and music of the song were written entirely by me, and also the in- troduction and interludes to same, and Professor Boyce simply wrote the piano accompaniment for same the style of said Accompaniment being indicated by me), for which service I paid him.
 J. E. GILLIES. Rirninpham Anri1 16
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Brewton,s Progressive Mayor.

Mayor Parker has scheme on foot that will be d great thing for Brewton if our people will help, says the Brewton News. It is proposed to advertise the town in a special edition of the Manu- facturers' Record, setting forth the ad- vantages in the way of cheap fuel and labor and desirable locations for cotton mills that Brewton possesses. It may mean $500,000 cotton mill for us. Who l1Ia
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
Birmingham, April 16.
A Card from J. Morton Boyce. Io

T xABG-lIGTdIU. My attention has been called to statement in today's issue of your pa per representing me as the composer of the music to the song, Tn Thee Alone" and Mr. J. D. Gillies as the author of the words. I beg to state that the inn pression conveyed is not quite correct, but can easily be explained. MT. J. D. Gillies is the author of the words and the melody of the music, to which I added har- monization and piana-forte accompani- nest. 1 consider that MT. GIIiIes has shown true artistic merit in this song, which should be deservedly popular. Kindly insert this in your next issue am yours very truly,
 J. MORTON BOYCE.
 Birmingham April F.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
DIAMONDS TO GLISTEN
In "Lovely Galatea,'' at O'Brien's, This
 Evening.

The indictment weather was not the only cause of the postponement of "The Lovely Galatea," which is to be played tonight at OBrien's, but the fact that the magnificent diamonds to be worn by Professor Black did not come in time. These precious and sparkling jewels are worthy of special mention. They are pin, stud and ring-the largest ever displayed in this country. These jewels were sent by the family of the late Prince Hokokee of Hungermunger to MT. George Latham, as legacy left him by his dis tingulshed granduncle The aggregate value of them is about $16,00O. After the performc nee Mir Latham will have these jewels on exhibition at the Florence cigar stand, where they will remain for the critical examination, amusement and edi- fication of all who call there to buy their fragrant Havanas.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18
KENNEDY.
Heavy Rains and Hail-That Easter Edition
 Preparing for the Conference.

Preparing for the Conference.
 Kennedy. April 16-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-This evening about 5 o'clock Kennedy was visited with a very heavy rain and hailstorm and it is feared that fruit and vegetation is badly injured Some of the hailstones were as large as guinea eggs.
 The Easter edition of the Age-Herald was very much enjoyed in this section, and complimentary remarks are heard on every side.
 The Methodists of our little town are preparing for the district conference, which is to be held here in May. About 100 ministers and delegates are expected.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

It is said that Governor Morton sent special message to the Legislature ask ing that an appropriation be made to se- cure for New York proper representa- tion of the Cotton States and Interna- tional Exposition If all other people be dead to the importance of this exposition New York State and Jefferson county, Alabama, are still here.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

Jefferson was opposed to paternalism and a defender of individual liberty He was opposed to government ownership of railroads and all forms of socialism. It is ridiculous for those who call them selves Jeffersonian Democrats to advo- cate just what Jefferson opposed.