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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
ALBERTVILLE.
Proceedings of the Guntersville Distrio
 Methodist Episcopal Conference.

froceed1ngs of the Guntersville District
 Methodist Episcopal Conference
 Albertsville. July 1S.-(Special Corre- spondence)-The Methodist district Con- ference convened at this place today. Dr. Z A. Parker, presiding elder, was in the chair. Rev. F. A. Roggers of Gun tersville preached the opening sermon, His text was: If any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me-" The sermon was clear exposition of great theme. Quite large number of delegates and visitors are already on hand and great crowds are expected for Friday, Satur- day and Sunday.
 Rev. F~T. J. Brandon, presiding elder of the Gadsden district, is present.
 pr. J. D. Barbee. agent of the publish ing house at Nashville; Dr. E. E. Hoss. editor of the Nashville Christian Adyo- cate, and Dr. W. E. Lambuth, missionary secretary of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, are looked for tomorrow and next day.
 Mrs. Anson West of Decatur, president of the North Alabama conference of the Woman's Missionary society. and Mrs. Carrie Brandon, secretary of the same society, are attending the conference in the interest of the missionary work of the society. Dr. N. H. Olmstead, former ly of the South Georgia conference, will preach tonight, and pr. Brandon of Gads- den will preach tomorrow.
 Dr. F M. Glenn of your city and asso-, ciate editor of the Alabama Christian Ad- vocate is expected to arrive tomorrow.
 Great crowds attend every session of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
BOY WITH SHEETS SHIN.
Interesting Bone Grating Operation Per-
 formed In Philadelphia.

An extraordinary bone grating opera tion was performed at the Hahnomann hospital, Philadelphia, recently. Surgeons substituted portion of sheep's leg for decayed bone in the leg of Boyd Folwell, 15 years old. Physicians say that their patient is doing well.
 The boy was placed under ether, and the decayed part of tho bone of the right leg for seven inches above the ankle joint was cut away. The sheep in the mean time had been chloroformed, and the sur geons cut away portion of its fore leg to the exact measurement of the part requir- cd for tho boys ankle. The moment tho live bone was taken from the sheep it was fitted in the gap, and the joints connect ing it with the boys bone were covered with periosteum from the sheep's bono in order to afford proper nourishment.
 The operation was carried on under strict antiseptic treatment, and as soon as the sheep had served it's purpose it's throat was cut. Only few such operations have been successfully carried out Tho earlier meth od of employing pulverized animal bone, decalcified, was almost always unsnceess- ful. If tho result of the operation comes up to the expectation of the surgeons, Fol we'll will soon walk and run as well as eyer.--Ncw York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
ONLY FOUR DOLLARS

From Montgomery to Jacksonville and Re-
 turn, July 25, Over the Plant System.
 On Thursday, July 25, the Plant sys- tenn will run another cheap excursion. This time it is from Montgomery to Jack sonville, Fla. The round trip rate from Montgomery will be only $4 Tickets will Be good to return on July 27, giving pas sengers ample time to visit the quaint and historic city of St. Augustine, take a trip down the beautiful St. Johns river by steamboat, or visit Fable Beach, the famous South Atlantic resort. No finer fishing, boating or surf bathing can be found than at Pablo Beach, which is only one hours ride from Jacksonville, and trains run between these points al- most every hour during the day. If you have never been to Jacksonville now is the chance of a life time to go, and also to visit the many other attractive points near by.
 The train will be made up of first-elass coaches and free reclining chair cars and will run through to Jacksonville without change leaving Montgomery at 710 a. m., July 25. Low rates in proportion will be made from all other points on the Plant system between Montgomery and Jacksonville. For any further informa- tion apply to agents of the Plant system. or write to w. H. Jackson, travelling pas senger agent, Montgomery, Ala; l.. A. Bell, division passenger agent, Montgom- cry, Ala; B. w. Wrenn, passenger traffic manager Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
DECATUR.
Two Postmasters- Criminal Side of the Cir.
 cult Court-The Pay Car.

Two Postmasters- Criminal Side of the Cir
 cult Court-The Pay Car.
 Decatur, July. 1S.-(Speeial Correspond ence)-Postmaster W. B. Copeland of Birmingham paid Decatur a visit on yes terday, and spent last night with Post master Sparkman of Decatur. "A fel- low feeling makes us wondrous kind, but there is more in the close friendship of these two postmasters than the pulp lie, perhaps, are aware of, which they can appreciate when they know that these two government officials are first cousins. Copeland's father. Dr. A. G. Copeland, and SparkmanS mother were brother and sister
 The criminal side of the circuit court of this county is being tried this week, with Judge Spear holding the rens, while Solicitor Sowteli is doing the prosecu- tion in a very hospitab1e manner. The trial of the negro for striking Curt John ston some time ago and from which Johnston died is on today, the negro hay ing been captured in Rinebluff, Ark, recently and returned to Decatur. When the killing was done Johnston was a blacksmith and had the negro hired to help him, when there arose dispute between the employer and the employe. resulting as above stated. Johnston was a white man. It is thought that it will go pretty hard with the negro.
 The pay car for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company came up to Decatur yesterday evening and paid off all their employees, which is a big thing for Decatur, their pay roll being more than $40,000 for this place per month. the company having about 1000 men on their pay roll here The streets in town last nigh& were thronged with these men pay ing up back accounts and buying such things as they needed. These men are a noble band of working men, represent ing as they do a great many of the best citizens of the two towns. As rule they are honest and have good credit, which they do not abuse
 Miss McCawley, daughter of P. MI Me- Cawley of Tuskaloosa, is visiting the family of MT. w. w. Speak in Decatur. MT. Speak married her sister Miss Me- Cawley is well known and very popular
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
THE kGE-HERAlD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up a neat reading room adjoining it's business office, where daily papers from all east ern, southern western ana northern points will be kept on file for the benefit and information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York. Phila- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles ton, Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta, Gin cinnati, Louisville, St. Lou1s NashVliie, Chattanooga. Montgomery. Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities above named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any and all times. night or day, as the reading room Will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

The free coinage organs are pitching into Assistant Secretary Sims because he told the free slverites in Mississippi that there was no use in their demanding free silver, because they "can't get it." These organs leave the impression that MT. Sims intimated that even if the free silver men gained control of the govern ment they would be thwarted in their efforts to have free silver by some un- known power-perhaps "the money pow err In other words they would have us believe that Mr. Sims implied that we were living under despotic form of gov- ernment instead of a republic Of course he meant no such thing. He knows, as well as any one, that the majority rules In this country. If the free silver men get a majority of votes, get the President and obtain control of both branches of Con- gress. of course they can pass free coin> age law. But it is this majority that Mr. Sims meant they can't get. A large ma Jority of both the Democratic and Re- publican parties are opposed to free sill yer. The Popuhst party alone favors it, and it is rapidly disintegrating. It elect ed fewer members of Congress in 1894 than in 1892. When it comes to getting a majority of all the votes, the free silver dtes "cant get it."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
A WALKING TINEPIEOE.
A Man Who Can Tell the Time Without
 the Aid of Watch.

A Man Who Can Tell the Time Without
 the Aid of a Watch.
 Andrew Henderson, well known resi- dent of Zanesville, O., so years old, enjoys the unique and interesting distinction of being walking timepiece
 He can, whenever and wherever ap preached, tell without moments hesita- tion the time of day, and his answer will not vary from the exact time of day five minutes. This remarkable gift has att tracted attention all over the country but the gift remains inexplioable and is simply a mental phenomenon. That it is simply a gift and does not arise from calculations of a highly cultivated mind is evidenced by the fact that Henderson was born and reared on Kentucky plantation and has not received even the semblance of an edu- cation.
 The fact that he first possessed this pe- culiar talent became known to Henderson when he was 21 years old and in man ner wholly accidental. When walking along the highway and desiring to know the time of day, the exact time would come to him, and by carrying watch and making thorough test he discovered that he could dispense with timepiece, as tho exact time would flash through his mind like an electric spark when he desired it. He never utilized the peculiar gift in manner to render it remunerative, and un- til recently was janitor and watchman in a dry goods store When aceosted by some inquisitiye individual, anxious to test the ability of the colored man to give the time of day. Henderson will put his hand to his ear and at once give an answer that will not vary from that indicated by well regulated timepiece. e.-Cincinnati Enquir-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
More space. They Cry.


 Secretary Thompson of the board of managers is in daily receipt of requests for space in the Alabama building, but unless the building can be enlarged the requests cannot be granted. Yesterday a number of letters were received by the secretary asking if the writers could secure space in which to make exhibits, and to each a negative answer had to be made.
 The Mobile Register of Thursday con tained the following editorial:
 The demand for space in the Alabama building is said to be greater than can be supplied-the space being limited and the demand apparently unlimited. We would like to know whether the locali- ties from which the demand comes have all subscribed their quota of the expense of erecting the Alabama building. Just Praise.
 The Huntsville Tribune pays the fol-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
NEW DECATUR.
The Races at the Park Were Exciting The
 Winners.

New Decatur, July 1S.-(Special Corre- spondence. )-The races at the park this afternoon were very exciting. Quite a large crowd were present and all an ticipated a good time. In the race for the Morgan county championship medal, af- ter the first round, it was very plain that it lay between Tom LAttlejohn and Bay nard Malone, the former winning by fully 100 yards The fourth race, for 1895 novices were won by Henry Skeggs. Henry did some very good running in that race. The two mile championship was also between Littlejohn and Malone. After the ninth round and on coming in on the homestretch Littlejohn was a head and Malone right behind him, when the wheel Malone was riding turned with him and threw him on his side. This gave the race to Littlejohn, but Malone will beat him sure next time. Then came other races, both on foot and wheel.
 The next races will be in August
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

in Decatur. having taught year in the public schools here few years back.
 Rev. A. s. Atkins. young Baptist minister from Georgia, has recently re- ceived and accepted a call to the First Baptist church of Decatur. He comes well endorsed, having been student of the great devine, Dr. Broadus of Louis vile, Ky. He is pleasing looking gen ,tleman far above the average in person. al appearance and is very popular.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

egThe present management ot <hs AGE-HERALD A has no claim aoaipst advertisers or SubScrib- ere nr,or to February 11th, 1905. Under decree of court accounts LID to that date have been Soid and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
THE COMMERCIAL DLUB.
To the Age-Herald.

TO th6 Age-HeraId.
 At time when the community thought that the Commercial club was doing but little, if any, direct work for Birmingham surprise was sprung by the announce ment that cotton mill had been se- cured by it's efforts for the city. Prepara- tions are now going on to have his enter prise in running. order early in Septem- ber It will employ about 100 hands. And immediately following this comes
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
To the Heirs of Henry Gunter.

Should there be surviving any of the heirs of Henry Gunter who came from Alabama to Texas about 1S40, and whose brother, William Gunter, was murdered with the rest of the company of Capt. Jack Shackleford, from Alabama, at Goliard, Tex. in 1885, by the Mexicans, they can learn of something to their ad- vantage by writing to R. F. Mann. 2015 Congress avenue. Houston, Tex.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
Woman's Board.

The woman's board of managers for the Alabama exhibit at the Atlanta ex- position met with their chairman, Mrs. John M Martin, West Twentieth street, yesterday morning.
 The various subcommittee submitted reports, showing excellent progress in their work, and stated that they had assurances from all over the state of splendid exhibits of relics, works of art etc.
 Miss Caroline Lowell writes to the board from Atlanta an enthusiastic letter about the progress of the exposition.
 The women of Birmingham are making a great effort to have Alabama properly represented at the Atlanta exposition, and there can hardly be a doubt of their success
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

It is probable that the silver question will not enter into the national cam paign of 1S96-it will be settled before that time. A few more conventions like that of Kentucky will bury 1t, and the re- turning wave of prosperity will cover it loo deep for resurrection.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

The Age-Herald is glad to publish the reports furnished by the bureau of the Alabama Chautauqua. But when these reports come to hand so illegible that they cannot be deeiphered with infinite patience we must not be blamed for con- signing them to the waste basket. The hektograph is a good thing, but it can be oyerWorked.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
Cheap Rates to Columbus. Miss.

On account of the encampment of the Mississippi national guard at Columbus Miss, July IT to 27 inclusive, the Southern Railway company will sell tickets to Columbus at rate of one fare for the round trip from July 16 to 26, good re- turning until July 29. The rate from Birmingham is $3.70.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

MT EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS. UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SUPERB SPE- GAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
Notice.

We have just received a carload of choice California wines, such as Clarets. Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody. Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give us a call.
 M. & A. WISE
 Corner Morris Ave and 20th St
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

the conference, and some of the preaefi- ing services are crowded by twice as many persons as can get into the house. Great interest is manifested in all the business sessions of the conference.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

Mir Harvey in his argument with MT. IIorr continues to insist that the farmer and workingman is in a deplorable condi- tion as compared to 1872. Yet it has been shown by actual statistics that the pro- duce of the farmer and the wages of the workingmah will buy more now than in 1872. Farm products and wages have fallen less than other things. A less number of bushels of wheat will buy the same agricultural implements as at that time. The wage earner gets more gold for his work now than then, and he can buy more articles for $1 than in 1872
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

There are hens that can cackle loud and continuously enough to celebrate the successful output of an entire incubator Washington Post, Qnd)
 Of a, political breed most probably
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

Bob Fitzsimmons is reported to have dreamed that he whipped Corbett. How fared the man who woke him from his dream?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

It is a significant fact that at the re- cent Gideon & Daly sale, last Friday, the 2-year-old colt Hastings brought $37,000; &eenan, the 3-year-old brought $1S,0OO; uazlet 14,500, and Requitue $14,00O. Both August Belmont and Willie K. Wander bilt were heavy purchasers, and New York looks forward to racing that is racing in the near future.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

Texas is reported to have had an un- usual amount of rain, the largest crop of corn for years and the sorriest cotton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

It must pain Joe Blackburn little to have Kun'l Harry Watterson sit down on him.-Philadelphia North American.
 It would seem that Joseph had better look to his scalp, as somebody is toting a knife for 1t.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

Mr. Bryan will find that Colonel Bush is a Burning Bush.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20
GIVE AND TAKE.

If Joe Blackburn does not behave him self In the Democratic band wagon send for the patrol wagon. Order must be preserved in the cession.-Nashville American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

MT. T. B. Reed has shaved off his mus tache. This looks as if MT. Reed were clearing the decks to say something Detroit Tribune.
 Now look sharp! the crisis is approach ing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

We are expecting some one to pull a letter on Hon. J. Sterling Morton to prove that some time in the musty and dusty past he too favored the free coin- age of silver.-WaShing Post.
 The reading of the above depends on which editor was at the helm.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-20

The United States Consul at Joppa is named Hardegg. He must have gone through Jobs experience, for an egg is never hard egg until 1t has been well boiled.-Florida Time Union.
 Dink Bolts, Pod Dismulkes, Max Judd, Bart Tripp and Pod Barts may now re tire for a time MT. Hardegg has the bulge on all of them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-23

Henry Kern, OF Commonwealth, and
Miss fannie Carney, OF Crystal Falls.
were married at the Church OF the
Guardian Angel by Rev. Fr. Els at 1880
o'clock ON Wednesday morning After
the ceremony, which was witnessed by
quite number 81 friends oi the con-
tracting parties, a wedding breakfast was
served at the homo uf Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Rogan. In the evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kiern took the train for Iron Belt,
Wis, whore they win in the future
make their home. They have the best
wishes OF large number OF friends in
Crystal Falls and Commonwealth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-23

The Ncws-Ilerald, Of Iron Mountain,
announces that Joseph Merchant has
decided 20 so arrange matters as TO
render II unnecessary for him TO spend
his Sundays at Crystal Falls ns he has
been doing FOR some months past. The
causs OF Joe's frequent visits TO the Iron
county capital Is TO be removed-to
Iron Mountain and Crystal Falls will
lose one Of It's pretticst girls. The en-
gngcmcnt OF Joseph Merchant and Miss
Rosie Terricn WIS announced in the
Church oI the Guardian Angel last Sun.
day.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-23
In DARK AFRICA.
George Breen Leaves Wife
and Babes TO Mourn.
He Died at johannesburg six Weeks
Ago. His WIFE being Yet I'm
aware of His Fate.

A letter received on Tuesday by M >.
Michael Lynch from her husbrnd.
written 30 .Ichannesh.,. 3, South
Africa, five weeks pre-, lous, bore the IL
formation that George Breen, who
accompanied. Lynch to that distant
land six months ago, had ..succumbed to
lung fever. Breen lett Crystal Falls In
company with Lynch In June last,
buying n ticket direct to johannesburg,
whittier they. vent to s-ek their fortunes
ia the vast gold fields OF that section.
Having contracted for employment
prior to thcirLdepartue. they lost no
time after their arrival at their destina-
tion and have written several letters,
describing their success in glowing terms.
Both left families In Crystal Falls. Mrs.
Brcen, with her child Of one and one
hall years, has since lived with the
family Of her father, Thos. Brooks. A
few days ago, a second child was born
To them, the condition OF the mother
being yet too prccarious TO allow her TO
receive the sad news OF her husbands
death. The case is an extremely sad
one from every point OF view and the
t,rcavcd family are not without much
sympathy from every siie,
Breen was about thirty-tive years OF
age. He lived in and about Crystal
Falls for six years, most OF which time
he was an employe OF the Dunn mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-23

Locked Up for Five Years for Crime lie Doubt
iess Never. Committed.
Because man is securely placed be-
hind prison bars and received there with
instructions 10 hold him for the balance
OF his years, IL does not necessarily ioI-
lo~ that such nun Is guilty Of the
crime upon which he is convicted. John
Mcdonald. Marquette county home
steadcr. was sent TO prison In Fe5runfy,
1890, as a jury iound him guilty 81 the
murder OF Mollie Bcveridgc, bad
woman who was given refuge in his
house. From the day Mcdonald was
put behind the bars lac has steadfastly
maintained his innocence, and now an
attempt Is being made to have him
pardoned.
The crime for which Mcdonald is serv-
ing his sentence was committed near
Matchwood, and two men by the names
of Beveridge nnd Redpath, and two
women, who, II is said, were not their
wives. werc staying mt McDonnld's nj
this time IL now appears that Rcdpath
and Bcyeridee had committed some
crime In Maripette. Wis, and had fed
from there aud were at McDonnld's in
hiding. On the night Of Nov. ~, 1889,
Mistress Beveridgo arose from bed,
dressed herself and said she would not
stay there any longer. and said she
would "squeal." IL appears that Bcv-
cridgc arose from his bed and by the dis
charge OF rifle inflicted a wound IN the
woman's head, which proved fatal. At
the report Of tho rifle. the other woman
sprang from her bed In time 10 sec the
wounded woman fall TO the floor when
the gun was discharged tho second time,
the ball taking effect IN the thigh of
woman No. 2. 10 Is claimed that Bcv-
|cridgc held tho door OF McDonnld's room
and refused 10 let him out. Woman No.
" was sent TO the Marquette hospital a