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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
GENERAL CAMPos' VIEWS.

FAvoRs GIVING THE REPORTERS MILL
 TARY ENLARGEMENT TALK.
 MADEID, March 22.-Some days may elapse before the new Spanish ministry will be formed. Meanwhile the Sagasta cabinet is still in office. Gen. Martinos Campos strongly favors suspending the constitu- ton and permitting the journalists who have attacked the army and navy to be tried by military court martial on the ground that their offsnse Is high treason and ought not for that reason to be brought before the courts. Just there the difficulty lies. If the minis- try should be formed on those lines, the consent of the chambers would be neces- sary to suspend the constitution and make special laws for the trial of offending jour- nalists. In these circumstances the pur- pose of the new ministry would be fully discussed, and would provoke sharp criti- cism from such of the deputies as are not favorable to arbitrary proceedings.
 If the cortes were-not in session 1t would be comparatively easy to carry out General Campos' views. When the new ministry is formed Gen. Martinos Campos, it is un- derstood, will take the portfolio of war rather than the premiership. He is now the commander-in -chief of the Spanish armies and the governor general of Mad rid, is more of a soldier than a politician and has the support of the army and tue full confidence of the queen.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
SIR EDWARD GREY ON THE RACK IN THE
 HOUSE OF COMMONS.

SIR EDWARD GREY ON THE RACK IN THE
 HOUSE OF COMMONS.
 LONDON, March 22.-In the house of commons today Sir Edward Grey, under foreign secretary, announced that the govern ment had learned officially that all of the Armenian ecclesiastics now in prison would be brought to ConstanuinoPie and all released upon taking an oath guaran- teeing their future good behavior.
 Alfred Webb, member for West Water ford, asked if it were true that all holders of United States securities must send to the United States authorities returns of their total income before April 15, under pen alty of 50 per cent additional income tax.
 Sir Edward Grey said that the announce ment which the foreign office had caused to gave the law as it was. As to details in- qurers should communicate with her maj esty's consuLin New York.
 MT. c. E.. H. Vincent asked If Great Britain had asked any reparation from Nicaragua for her infraction of British ter ritorial rights in the Mosquito reserve and her arbitrary action in regard to the British vice. consul.
 Sir Edward Grey said that commu- nication had been had with Nica- ragua through the representative ac- credited by that country to the sUnited kingdom regarding the arrest of the vice and expulsion from Nicaragua of certain British subjects last August. Until Mica ragua's reply was received he thought 1t would be undesirable to- make any pu blic statement of the terms of Great Britain s com mu n ication.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23

cold weather soon had it's effects, and be- gan to be troubled in number of ways. h every case whenever I felt the slightest indspostion l used the compound and found relief. sasl
 "One thing noticeable in the Arctic region was that the cold weather made us exceedingly nervous. We became irritable and cross. Our nerves were all unstruug and naturally 1t affected our health. talked the matter over with some of the others and made up my mind that possibly the celery compound would be beneficial, for knew that it was used for nervous dis orders at home. Well, sir, we tried 1t and must say that 1t helped every one of us.
 "When the long night of six months came on and we were in darkness we found that the effects were very depressing. Imagine, if you can, living for six months in darkness such as occurs here every night aud you can readily understand how we were situated. It is a wonder that some of us did not go mad. We had not very much to divert our attention and the effect was something like solitary confinement in Q dark cell.
 ''I have used Paine's celery compound for dozen ills such as person Is liable to have at any time, and especially in that desolate country. It has always helped me and should be pleased to have more of 1t should go north again. ,-.-5
 'sI do not know of any one thing that l can say more of than Paiue's celery com pound. It certainly Is a great medicine and am an advocate of It.. -r--
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
PERSONAL.

MT. R. Swain Perry of Piedmont is reg istered at the Florence hotel.
 Mir. J. H. Ledbetter, a prominent Annis- . tonian, is at the Florence hotel.
 All ladies' high and low shoes at cost, and 25 per cent reduction on all men s shoes, except Banister's, until April at T. c. Kings
 Mai. Wilse Carothers, one of the most popular travelling men on the road, is in the city. Wise travels out of Louisville, but says Birmingham is the place.
 MT. George N. Loomis, business man ager for Gilmore's band, which is held on tue 2Sth instant for two performances, WAS in the city yesterday making arrange meuts for the company.
 Miss Kate Woodward of Hopkinsville, Ky, is visiting Mrs. Gentry Hillman, at Aager's station, South Highlands. Miss Woodward made many friends in Bir- mingham on former visits who gladly well come her again.
 Register Rufus Brandon Smyer left "Wednesday for Birmingham, his futufe home. He will be associated with his brother, MT. E. J. Smyer, in the practice of law, who enjoys large and increasing business. h the departure of MT. Snyer Centre loses a very valuable, staunch and enterprising citizen. Success to him 1n hls new atmosphere of adoption. Since il must be so, au revoir, but not good -bye.- = Coosa River News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
ST. AsAPH'S RACES.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Tbe St. Asaph race track was very fast this afternoon and the favorites again divided the honors, three of them winning. Pekin broke down after the second race and was led bleeding from the track. Eighteen books were on aud the attendance was large.
 First race, six furlongs-Tinge, to 10, won; Golden Gate second, Belden third. Time, 1:1S.
 Second race, one mile-Pay or Play, even, won; Pekin second, Gold Dollar third. Time, 1:44h.
 Third race, four turlongs-Hir1yara, F to 1, won; Florence second, Cadiz third l.. Time, 0:51A.
 Fourth race, six furlougs-Ed Kearney, |. 12 to 1, won; Solitaire second; Factotum third. Time, 1:16R.
 Fifth race, one mIle-Banvass, 3h to 1, won; Plenty second, Lasetta third. Time, 1:45.
 Sixth race, five furlongs-Gimme, to 1, won; Wbeatland second, Bansilla third. Time, 1;07b.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
The Man Who Is Standing.


 ''Haye you ever noticed" asked an ob- serving young woman recently, "how much politcr men arc standing up in street cars than men who are sitting downf''
 confessed that had not.
 'WeIl, you watch, and you will find out that am right It is comparatively seldom that I enter a crowded car and have man rise to offer mo his seat Most men settle themselves comfortably, stick their noses mora deeply into their nowspa- pers and pretend they don't sec me hang ing fast to the strap. But if any one should then vacate seat and man was standing by it the chances are 60 to that he would beckon me to come over and take it rather than sit down himself
 Now, this isn't imagination. I've noticed it scores of times. 1 think men go on the principle that possession Is nine- tenths of tho law, or rather, might say, nine. .tenths of pollteness. What man has he keeps, and he says, Hang polite nessl' But If ho Is already standing 1t is just as easy for him to keep on standing, and in that case politeness has some show with him.
 I'm not talking nonsense now" she went on, with merry laugh. I'm talk ing fact, and if you don't believe it yo,i can easily get proof for yourself. "--New York Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.
M. J. WHEELER 6 CO.,, pRopRIEToRs

M. J. WHEELER 6 CO.,. pRoPRIEToRs.
 Henry Stolz, Milwaukee, Wis; E B Me- Donald, St. Louis; tunton,, Atlanta; e Chicago; F s Cook, Atlanta; John D D,Cum- mins, Nashville; s H Topke. Cincfhnati; B Stephens, St: Louis, Mo; c 0 Nesmith, Vernon, Ala; ; J G B Thomas, Memphis; ,B Ledbetter, Anniston; A Herring. Atlanta; Henry Foster, Tuskaloosa; C W soule, Meridian; F W Allen, G D Reynolds, city; Q | Tompson, Louisville; il A Warner, Bos. Cooper, Oxford; E W Booker. Shelby Springs; Ray Knight, Selma, Ala; H Rogan and wife, Charlotte, Mich; H A J Wilkins, Baltimore; R s Perry, Pied mont; D 0 Edgar, New York; P Bullap, Louisville; s A Larkins, Evansville; David Hancock, Portsmouth, Va; c E Griggs, Atlanta, Ga; J s Doyle, Knoxville, Tenn; ]; W Harrison, Lexington. Ky; Q R Hub bard and wife, Duluth, Minn; J T Wiley, Atlanta; W B Bowling, Montgomery; E A Goodson, N Y; o R Cowan, Cincinnati.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
=------------=--- LIEUTENANT ROSS

AND LARGE NUMBER OF FOLLOWERS
 MEET DEATH IN A BATTLE.
 CALCUTTA, March 22.-News was re- ceived here today of the defeat of a Sikh company, under Lieutenant Ross, by Chit ralis. Lieutenant Ross and sixty Sikhs were marching to reinforce the troops at Reshum. The natives, who were behind breastworks near. Karawh, fusiladed them and forced them to retreat.
 They followed the company closely and eventually hemmed them in on all sides There were about 1000 natives, all firing. Lieutenant Ross, forty-six soldiers and eight camp followers were left.dead on the field. The rest of the force escaped. An- other relief force will be started from Reshu m with all haste.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
FUN FOR ENGINEERS.
The Stories Written About Them by Re-
 porters In Search of Heroes.


 The Stories Written About Them by Re-
 porters In Search of Heroes.
 ''Old railroaders smile frequently when they read in the newspapers the accounts of alleged thrilling adventures of engi- neers," said a mem Der of the craft "For instance, noticed story in some Chi cago paper not long ago of the terrible ex- perience of a man whose hair was turned white in 15 minutes or something of that kind by the close call he had for going through bridge. There had been a heavy rain, the supports had been undermined, and the whole business would have gone down under the noxt train that struck it.
 All this would have happened if the eagle eye of the man at the throttle hadn't taken in tho situation about half a mile back on a heavy down grade and reversed his engine. The queer part of the story was that this eagle eye'-that's what we call lem on the road-daren't re- verse his lever until ho had nearly brought the train to a standstill with tho airbrake 'Otherwise,' said. this story writer, the engine would have jumped the track that is to say, if he had put on his air brake and reversed his lever at the same time the sudden stoppago and reversal would have thrown her off.
 Nov, all this reads very well, SUD- pose, to the general public, who don t care whether thing is true or not just so itin- terests them. It amuses railroad man for another reason He knows that an en- gine won't do anything of the sort. When ever thero is danger ahead which. compels man to stop right quick, he doesn't have any time to waste setting tho brakes and then waiting for his train to slow up be- foro he throws his lever. He gives the air brake a shove with his foot and throws back tho lever, all by the same motion, you might say. It's all done in second.
 "Then, if hc has Q chance, he looks out for himself. Ifo has done all he can, and he jumps. As general rulo if tho acci- dent which ho has prepared for really takes place, he doesn't have time to jump, and although engineers are as brave as any set of men alive, because a man takes his life in hand whenever he goes out on run, they often get the credit of being be- roes and sticking to their engines in tho face of danger when, as 0 matter of fact, 1t was tho only thing they could possibly do. When man discovers a washout or another train coming toward him on the same track, it is usually too lato to get out of tho way before the smash takes place. The horoisin comes in in holding place year in and year out which is liable to cost him lis life ct cny hour of the day or night tl.rorci tho blunder of some one elso or sc.sN aeci,,ent that nobody could foresca '- ycat. Chicago Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
sparsely Settled Counties.

Cook county, Minn., is one of tho most thinly populated counties in the Cnisn. It had, by the census of 1890, only oa in habitants, gain of but 63 in ten years. Bowman county N. D., had 6 inhabitants, and Sheridan county had but 5. Chetsau county had only inhabitants and Martin county 7 Most of these sparsely settled counties of the new states have doubtless gained considerably since 1890, but tbs sparsely settled counties of Texas are prob ably little changed in this regard. Lannb county hnd Inhabitants, Farmer z Yo. akum and Loving 8.--New York Sup.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
'DE LEssEPs' GREAT SCHEME.
The Great Promoters Project For North
 ern Africa.

ern Africa.
 The late Count De Lesseps was at one time engaged in daring and attractive engineering scheme with which the public is not generally familiar. Its object was to create a new sea and thereby restore to fertility and civilization a large part of northern Africa
 Max De Forest, now of Nutley, N. J., 0 former officer in the French army, met his famous countryman at this time.
 1T met Count De Lesseps," he said, "in 1881 at Cabes, in southern Tunis, where I had been ordered with squadron of cavalry. Shortly after my arrival he came with surveying party to make soundings for the proposed Interior sea. had orders to place at his disposal both men and horses, and the discharge of this duty brought me into almost daily communica- tion- with him until his departure
 "The interior sea at that time aroused all bis enthusiasm. He brought to bear the same persuasive powers that be used when promoting the Suez and the Panama ca nals and enterprises. To skeptics he always replied, It can be done, and 1t will be done if the government will give me tho money to do 1t with
 Its proposed area em braoed the entire plain lying to the southward of the bound ary line drawn from Cabes via Gafsa to Tamerzp. The praeticability of the scheme was supported by many facts It was proved that an inland sea had covered in ancient times the area which it was in- tended to flood. The level of the land was generally below that of the gulf of Cabes. Innumerable underground streams of fresh and salt water arc found in the southern part of Algeria and Tunis.
 ''Tho water was to be supplied to tho in land sea from the gulf of Cabes. The tides would have minimum depth sufficient to allow of the passage in all directions of light boats. But tho most valuable result of the scheme, it was held, would be to re- store the ancient fertility of the country and to oppose barrier to the sirocco, the deadly burning wind which piles up tho desert sand about the oases and finally buries them.
 M. Dc Lcsseps dwclt on these benefits with boundless enthusiasm and imagina- tion. Buried cities would be unearthed, and the coliseum of Fl Jemm, now Q crumbling ruin, but once approaching that of Rome in size, would be accessi ble to admiring tourists.
 I'M. De Lesseps left the work in the hands of tho general staff of the French army, by whom 1t Is now supposed to be carried on. Whether any progress is being made do not know. Nov York Adver- tiser.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
What Stevenson Did.

Apropos of the death of Robert Louis Stevenson, HI" wrote this to the Lon. don Times: "Seven years ago lay Ill in San Francisco, an obscure journalist, quite friendless. Stevenson, who knew me slightly, came to my bedside and said: I suppose you arc like all of us-you don't keep your money. Now, if little loan, as between ono man of letters and another -eh" This to a lad writing rubbish for 8 vulgar sheet in California;"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
Nettleton's $7.OO shoes cut to $3.5O Saturday at the as- signee sale of the
 Smith Shoe Company.
WILL AGAIN TEST COAL.

MOBILE, March 22.-Captain Davis of the cruiser Montgomery came ashore yesterday and refused to talk, but he has, it is be- lieved, completed his investigation into the case of the murdered American, Renton, and will report the facts to the secretary of the navy, who will in turn traDsmit 1t to the department of state. The Montgomery will now proceed to complete the tests of southern coal she has been making. There are two varieties yet to be tested, and when these are completed tho ship may join Admiral Meade's squadron offthe Csn- tral American coast. Admiral Meade's squadron has arrived at San Domingo. The next port of call will be Port-au- Prince.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
WANTS MORE MIDDIES.

LONDON, March 22.-Iu the house of lords today Lord Brassey commented upon the insufficient number of men available for manning the navy, and proposed that the naval reserve be raised to 1000 men. Although, be said, the navy was never so well prepared as 1t is at present, the margin of waste is not sufficient, and is far behind first lord of the admiralty, agreed with Lord Brassey that it was necessary to strengthen the reserve so as to be ready for the waste of war. The admiralty commit tee will soon present report dealing with the uuestiOn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
TERsELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture. i.
 All4adies' high and low shoes at cost and 25 per cent reduction on all mems shoes, except Bannister's, until April at I. Q. Kings.
 The C. A. Nolan Mining company has been incorporated with capital stock of S6O00 by C.. A. Nolan, c. R. Atkins and Frank Corbett.
 Officers Wilson and Ro gers found Gen. tury bicycle last night on Avenue B, and the same will be turned over to the owner on description aud proof of ownership.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
TO ISSUE COFFEE BONDS.

LONDON, March 22.-The Pali Mall Ga zette says that without doubt the Nicsra- qua indemnity will be raised by the issue of coffee bonds. The Gazette planes the council of foreign bondholders for not sec curing the already sufficient export duty on coffee to cover the interest upon the outstanding debt. It also condemns the council for It's mlsmanagemeut of the debts of Central America, for not making 8 reasonable settlement and for making ex- cessive demands. The result will be, the paper says, that the bondholder will event. ualIy accept infinitely less than he might have obtai Q cd a few years aTo.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
THE JUDGE GOT ANGRY.

ANNIsToN. March 22.-[Special. ]-Quite @ sensation was sprung In the city court yesterday afternoon. Judge Lapsey and the jury in the case of the state vs. Julius to the guilt or innocence of tue defendant. The jury, evidently believing him inno- cent, brought in verdict of not guilty, and as the judge was positive that the evi. dence showed nim to have been guilty as charged, he discharged the jury from further service, saying that he did not care to use any such jury, or words to that ef- fact
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
A GALVESTON SENSATION.

GALVESTON, Tex, March 22.-A start ling sensation was occssioned in this city this afternoon when 1t became known that the jury had found bills against City Tax Collector Thomas D. Gilbert and Ex- Auditor R. H. Herman. The bill against Gilbert charges misapplication of the city funds, and there are four counts against him. Only one indictment was found against Tiernan, alleging alteration of items in the books with intent to defraud, Both were arrested and gave bonds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
ROYAL CHAT.

. ROME, March 22.-Numerous stories are current here regarding the arrangements for the wedding of Duke Aosta and Prin- cess Helene of Orleans. The latest one is that it will be solemnized at Stowe house, England, and that King Humbert, Queen Margaret and the Prince of Naples will be present. It is said that the king and queen will go to visit Queen Victoria and be &C., companied by Premier Crispi and Baron Blanc, minister of foreign affairs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
"The Peerless" for fine cOf- fee. f628 4
THE DAY NAMED.

WARRINGTON, March 12.-Gen. H. V. Boynton, corresponding secretary of the Society of the Army of tbe Cumberland, has been authorized by General Rosecrans, its president, to appoint the next annual reunion of ttat society at Chickamauga, Ga. on September IS, being the day before opening of the National Military park.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
MUST BE OF AGE.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 22.-The senate today passed the anti-cigarette bill with an amendment forbidding cigarettes to be sold to all persons under 21 years of age. The bill passed by the house absolutely forbade the sale or making of cigarettes. The am endment will probably be concurred in by the house.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
WE LEAVE THE CITY. |.

Attend the closing out sale of ladies', gepts' and chiIdren's Shoes at prices never before heard of. Gents' shoes, soc up; la dies', 75c up; children's, 15c up. The finest line of winte shoes in the city. Lay in your winter stock at once.
 ST. PIERRE.
 Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth Street.
 Gents' entrance corner Third Aveuueand Nineteenth street. oci II tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
TO INCREASE THE SPEED.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Conmencing Monday, March 25, the Atlantic Coast Liue and Plant system will increase the speed northbound of their New York and Florida special vestibule train, leaving St. Augus- tine at II :35 a. 10. instead of $50 a. m., as at present, and arriving at northern points at the present time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
Gilt edge polish at l2c.
 Smith Shoe Company.
WAS READY TO DIE,

TAHLEoUAH, I. T., March 22.-Walker Bark, a fhll-blooded Cherokee, the slayer of Johnson Rees, was hanged by Sheriff Roach in the prison yard here today. After being led to the gallows he talked for half au hour, protesting his innocence and say
 ing he was ready to die.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
A Dsirxmaid.s Dress.

The dairymaid's dress at Ebling, in Germany, where girls arc employed in dairy farming, consists of short blouse girded at the waist, knee brooches and neither hose, with neat shoes. The costume is described as quite picturesque.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
STOLE AN OVERCOAT.

NEW YORK, March 22.-William c. Ap-. plegate, a Lexow committee green goods witness, was sentenced to two years and eight months in the state prison ty Judge Fitzgerald in the general sessions court to-, day. The offense alleged was the theft of an OYercoat. -
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23

Three thousand marriages daily is the worlds record. Not a failure possible in the cuisine, if the brides pin their faith to Prics's Cream Baking Powder, the marvel of SUCCESS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
panxer of .eFfrst Thoughts"

Miss Verarioh (musingly)-I wonder why 1t is that artists are always poor2 <, Suitor (awkwardly)-I presume that most of them marry for beauty.-New York Weekly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
A RUMOR DENIED.

CITY OF MEXICO, March 22. -Negotia. tions with Guatemala are proceeding slowls but satisfactorily. A rupture is possible bu not probable. There is no truth in tht recent war rumors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastorIa.
COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short potice. Buy your coal from them cree and you will have reason to become q regular customer. Supply of stove and kipdling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7. O. 11-29 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
COIlI,i)N,T AGREE.

MADRID, March 22.-The queen regent received Senor Sagasta several times today,
 but was unable to arrange with him for | new cabinet. She then summoned Canovaa Del Castillo,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23

Nothing succeeds like success. Witness Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, the standard for purity and perfection the world over, conceded by food experts to be strop gest and purest
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-23
NOT IN MEXICO.

CITY OF MEXICO, March 22.-The gen. eral impression nere is that Taylor, the defaulting state treasurer of South Dakota, has not come to Mexico.