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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
JAPAN'S EYE ON HAWAII.
The Infant Republic is in Danger of Being GobbIed Up.

- San Francisco, April 20.--(Per steamer Australia, Honolulu, April 1S.)-Minister l.. A. Thurston, arrived this morn ing in company with Finance Minister Dunn. Being interviewed on coming out of the cabinet meeting, MT. Thurston said no change whatever had taken place in his official relations with Secretary Gresham, and that he knew of no founda- tion for newspaper statements on that subject. Foreign Minister Hatch con- firmed the statement, adding tha his gov- ernment had received no intimation about 1t from Minister Willis.
 It is positively learned here that pub lie sentiment in Japan is strongly turned in the direction of taking possession of Hawaii.
 While the ntive Hawaiians still control the largest nationality, 34000 to Japan's 5000, the latter have the largest number of male adults, being 10000 to the native 16, 900. There can be no doubt that a small Japanese squadron, with 1000 troops cooperating with the resident Japanese could easily overcome any re- sistance possible for all the rest of Ha- waii to make. The safety ofthis govern ment against an early conquest by Japan must be in the protection of the United States. Failing in that, appeal must be made to British protection.
 The feeling of this government is be- coming clear that they may at an early day find themselves under the necessity of surrendering these islands to England in order to escape from the Japanese ag1 gression, unless the United States adopts a definite and decided policy of protec-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
BURNED HIS BODY IN BRUSH But Nature Refused to Seal the
 HideouS Secret. AN AWFUL CRIME IN BUTLER.
 7k- A Relative of Cove . Watts Slain by Three
 Fie.s Negroes
SEARCH APIS JED HIS APPREHENSION,
And Ont ,N the Demons Confessed-The IA Gruet $ Story of the Ashes-The Mur- derefs Are in Custody, but Judge
 Lynch May Intervene.

Grecnville, April 20.-(Special) )-Infor- nation was received from Butler Springs tonight, which is in the western portion of this (Butler) county, of the brutal murder of Watts Murphy, the youngest son of Augustus Murphy. Watts Murphy is a nephew of Governor Watts of Alabama.
 The information says Murphy was murdered last Wednesday, by three ne- gro men, and afterwards the murderers placed the body in a heap of brush and then set fire to the entire heap, which was consumed.
 The young man having been missed from home search began today for the purpose of finding his whereabouts, when one of the murderers confessed, duplicating two other negroes, all of whom have been arrested.
 The brush heap, being examined, re- vealed the heart, liver and teeth of the young man, which had by some means failed to burn
 All three murderers were heavily guarded when your correspondents in dormant left the place where the foul deed was committed. Since then noth- ing more has been heard.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
SIMMONS BEATS DR RICE Magnificent Race Between the
 Western Crackerjacks. SLOAN SAT IN THE SADDLE
And His Was the Master Hand that Grasped
 the Coveted Purse.
SNAPPER GARRISON DROPPED THE FLAG.
Western Record-It Was Anybody's Race Into the Stretch When
 Dr. Rice Wanted to Quit.

St. Louis, April 20.-The race track at 4:30 this afternoon was filled with a crowd of nearly 10000 spectators. The preliminary races held the attention of the betting crowd and the race ror the supremacy of the western horses, pr. Rice and Simmons, kept the bookmakers so busy that it was decided to postpone the race until 4:45 p. m.
 At that hour both horses lined up for the race, and Snapper Garrison was busy in keeping the horses in position for starting in the great six furlong race for the western record The horses were brought to the post ta 430 D. m. After thre unsuccessful efforts to get away the horses were started even, and for the first quarter Dr. Rice led nearly two lengths Sloan began to ply whip and spur, and at the half both horses round- ed from the chute neck and neck. Into the stretch it was anybody's race, but it was noticed that Dr. Rice seemed to fal- ter.
 When the seventh-eighths pole was reached it was evident that the battle for fame and money was to be eagerly contested. Under the influence of whip and spur both horses came furiously down the stretch with strides covering IS feet at a time.
 In the home stretch pr. Rice weak ened again and swerved. Penny piled his whip with merciless force, but the ami nal was unequal to the task and Sim mons, under the masterly guidance of Sloan, who sat like a stick in the saddle, increased the distance. Amid the cheers of 10000 Spectators he passed under the wire a winner by nearly two lengths.
 The official time was 1:14%.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
WHERE IS THE HITCH?
The Financer Dssects the Bank Statement in
 the Endeavor to Find It.

New York, April Recommending on the weekly statement, the Financer says:
 Money has been flowing to New York Sn largely increased volume during the past week. This is always the case dur ing the spring months, and the turning point is not looked for until July at the earliest. During the first two weeks in lzApff1, 1894 the associated -baFl<s-e -eainell in deposits over $15, ,00000o
 The banks so far during April this year have actually lost $133,560 in depos- its. The deposit item one year ago in excess of the deposits reported for the week just ended
 The gains in loans during two weeks in April, 1894, was SS5000O0 and that fact makes the slight losses reported so far this month all the more surprising. Several of the banks have called in heavy loans lately, but the steadily in- creasing business on the Stock exchange and the rise in the security market ought to have resulted in a long eXpan- sion in the loan account. That has been .the history under similar conditions, as recorded by the bank statements in the past years and there seems to be no plausible explanation to account for the present phenomenon. Perhaps next weeks statement will tell 0 different story The banks gain in cash during the week was due to gains from the inte- rior movement and heavy treasury dis bursements. The gain in deposits and the increase in money holdings very nearly balance.
 As result of the condition outlined above the money market has displayed an easiness not noted for several weeks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21

afternoon in accordance with resolution that such meeting be held adopted by half dozen opponents of free silver at the Great Northern hotel recently. The promoters of the new organization are w. T. Baker, Adlai T. Ewing, A. F. See berger, J. w. Richards and John Mayo Palmer. Henry s. Robins was elected president and the platform of the organ ization declared the league ''unalterably opposed to the unlimited coinage of sill yer, without international cooperation, at the ratio of 16 to 1.'
 The other officers are Jacob w. Rich ards, secretary; A. F. Seeherger, treas urer, and the following vice-presidents: Ex-Judge Thomas A. Morah. F. W. Wal ker, Clayton E. Crafts, Arthur Weigel, S. M. Phelps, w. T. Baker, Frank Wen ter, Rivers McNeil, R. J. Smith, Peter Kiolbas, Francis B. Peabody. Rudolph Brand, R. A Walker and Marshall M. Kirkman. These men, for the most part, are prominent in local business and polit- ical circles. Among those present were Postmaster Washington Hesing and FIX Corporation Counsel Adolph Kraus. There were about 15D at the meeting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Kohlsaat Gets Control.

Chicago, April 20.-The control of the Times Herald and Evening Post passed into the hands of Herman H. Kohlsaat, formerly publisher of the Inter Ocean, this afternoon, and he assumed charge of the consolidated journal.
 MT. Kohlsaat said tonight in regard to the policy and politics of the paper in the future:
 Evening Post will be independent. On the monetary question they will be unal- terably opposed to the free coinage of sil- yer and in favor of honest money. While generally independent in national poll tics, the papers will be advocates of pro- tection to American industries"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Capital City Local Paragraphs.

Montgomery, April 2O.-(SpeciaL)-The vegetable traffic over the Alabama Mid land from Florida through westward is simply enormous. There were two through express cars filled with them de- laying the departure of the Louisville and Nashville north some twenty min utes this morning.
 Professor Stark gave the first picnic of the season to his scholars today at Jack sons lake. They had an enjoyable time.
 The Montgomery camp of Confederate Veterans will be fully represented at the Houston, Tex meeting.
 Judge McDuffie of Lowndes county was here today. He is an extensive and sue cessful planter. His estimate of the cot ton acreage in Lowndes is that it will be not less than last year. He is corrobor- ated in that by others from Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
 Miss Katie Westcott. one Of Montgom- erys prettiest and loveliest young debu- tants, is on visit to her relatives Col. and Mrs. s. w. John, in your city.
 Miss Knoxie Walker, another of our reigning society favorites, is spending a few days with friends in the interior
 MT. and Mrs. Charles G.. Levy of Vic toria, Tex, are warmly welcomed in Montgomery, where they are as guests of their brother and sister, MT. and Mrs. s. Roman, on Perry street. Mrs. Levy, it will be remembered is a native of Mont gomery, formerly Miss Regina Guggen- helm.
 The Union Depot hotel set an elegant breakfast today, having an unusually large number of distinguished guests, going and coming, among them General Manager Metcalf and Superintendent Me Kinney of the Louisville and Nashville, Railroad Commissioner Ross c. Smith, Captain VanKirk and many others, in cluding your correspondent.
 Judge Jeff Falkner, S5 years old the nf T M Eo1 l. bi,rh1 Ivy esteemed Christian and citizen, is dying tOnipht
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
VARSITY THE WCT0RS.
SCORE, EIGHT TO TEN TO THEIR GOOD.
Abbott and Cahalan Make Home Runs and the Pitching of Street and Hillman
 Was Feature.

Tuskaloosa. April 2o.-(Special)-A big crowd witnessed the game of baseball this afternoon between the teams Of the University of Alabama and the Bir- mingham Athletic association, which resulted in victory for the university boys by a score of 10 to S. The interest in the game centered in the fact that Hugh Morrow md Attic Smith, the battery for the university chaioplons last season, today played with the l3irrng- ham athletics
 The battery work for the university was done by Hillman and Abbott and for Birmingham by Street and Smith.
 The features of the game were home runs for the university by Abbott and Cahalan and the pitching of Hillman and Street
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21

berculoses, the importance of early diag nosing and evidence that the disease is communicated to man through infection with food, especially milk. The disease in its pure, uncomplicated form is readily curable by specific medication, by puri- fled product of tuberculin, called an- tiphthisin, and prepared by Prof. E. <lebs of Germany, who is now in charge of the laboratory of Dr. Von Bucks san itarium. The remedy is not poisonous, and can be used with perfect safety, acts rapidly and in the early stage a cure is accomplished in a few months. His lec- ture was a rare treat to the medical fra ternity, who justly hold him in high es- tppm.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
MRS. PARNELL IS CONSCIOUS.
She Has Chance-A New Theory as to
 the Assault.

Bordentown, N. J., April 20.-Mrs. Della S. Parnell, who was murderous,y assaulted Thursday night, lay in an un- conscious condition sixteen hours. An examination made by ;,hys' clans devel. oped the fact that Mrs. Parnell had been struck with a fiurt weapon ,'n the right side of the head, just above the ear. There is no indication of a fractured skull, as the heavy black beaded bon net she wore broke the force of tie blow.
 Shortly beft re l o'clock this morning she regained consciousness, but was in such nervous condition that no ques- tions were asked her Dr. Shipp &tys that despite her advanced age she has chance for recovery, although in a critical condition. There is a theory that the crime was committed more for the purpose of robbing Mrs. Parneu of political papers than for the purpose of getting money For that reason a strict watch Is being kept over the house she occupied.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
MoNTaoMHRY,s BUSINESS.
Good Inquiry for Real Estate Increased Ac-
 tivity in Building.

Montgomery, April 20- Especially = Montgomerys business during the past week proved satisfactory. There were again quite number of real estate deals, mostly building lots for residences, all of which are to be erected during the sum- mer and prices are fairly good. Indeed Montgomery dirt always holds it's own, without any boom prices. Money is abundant for all legitimate business pur- poses if good names are offered. Local stocks of our solid institutions sell readily at full prices, some at par and many above Bonds are in good demand. Ala bama class A are quoted at 10S-9, but there are none on the market for sale There was some inquiry for Bessemer Land company stock, coming from the Magic City. but our holders decline to sell at present low quotations
 There is no doubt that the improved condition of trade in this county stimu- lates investment purchases to a far greater extent than anticipated some time ago.
 Several new industries are talked about among our monied men, and while they are proverbially slow, they gener- ally prove to be sure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
FITS A COL"
TeIegraphs Brady to Corbett-The Champion
 Says He's Glad.

Chicago April 20.-A special from In- dianapolis says: Champion James Cor bett received the following telegram from his manager, William A. Brady, yester- day:
 "Fitzsimmons will put his money up Monday next sure, and it's a go. Take care of yourself
 s'That settles 1t at last" said Corbett, '.and know for the first time that the match Is a go. I shall close my theatrical dates at St. Louis three weeks earlier than expected and after a rest of two weeks will go into active training at As- bury Park. I am certainly glad that the match is closed for have been anxious to show the world the merits of the two men. I expect to win, as I think out class Fitzsmmons, who is a clever man, and who will go, into the ring in better condition than ever before. l think 1 know every blow and every move in box ing, and I am sure l shall never be put out except by a chance blow, which is something that might happen to any man"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
President Faure to Visit the Queen.

London, April 20.-(Cable .Letter)-It is reported, and the rumor is credited in official circles. that communications are passing with the object of arranging for M. Felix Faure, president of the French republic to pay visit to Windsor. It is understood that M. Faure, who for some time sojourned in London, is will ing to accept the invitation, which is likely to be sent immediately after the queens return. A similar reception to the late President Carnot was under dis cussion at the time of his death.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
 Criswell Goes Up for Life.

Pensacola, Fla, April 20-The jury in the case of John Criswell, indicted for the murder of his father, which has been on trial in the circuit court since last Wednesday. returned verdict this af- ternoon of guilty of murder In the first degree with recommendation of mercy
 Under the laws of Florida this will con sign the prisoner to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for life.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Russia Wants to Intervene.

St. Petersburg, April 20.-A semi-offi- cial note has been issued to the news papers here to the effect that the Rus sian government is in nowise satisfied with the China-Japanese treaty, espe- cially the clause providing for the ces- sion of Lio Tong. Russia, the note says will act in concert with other powers in protecting the interests of Europe, even supposing one of the great powers does not share in such action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Salvation Army Man Counterfeiter.

Butte Mont, April 20.-E. l.. Spalding, a Salvation army leader, has been ar rested on charge of counterfeiting. The police are looking for a man named Haidlow, on whose information Spalding was arrested. Haidlow has disappeared in an underground den, where counter feiting was done by gang of expert crooks, and officials are searching for this place. Many counterfeit gold coins are in circulation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
currans, 10; Howard College, 9.

An interesting game of baseball was played at East Lake yesterday afternoon by the Howard college and Curran teams, in which the latter won The following is synopsis of the game:
 Teams R H E Howard college. 10 f
 Batteries-Currans, Brown, Coniff and Lighton; Howard college, Frederick and Parker. Struck out-Brown, G. Coniff, 4; Frederick 8.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Haxward Refused Q New Trial.

Minneapolis, Minn., April 20.-Judge Smith, in his decision rendered this morn ing, denied the motion for a new trial in the case of Harry Hayward, under sem tence of death for the murder of Gather inc Cling. An appeal will probably now be taken to the supreme court.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
MT. Eekels Closes A Bank

Washington, April 20.-Comptroller Eckels today closed the First National bank of Ocala, Fla, and placed it in charge of Bank Examiner Mcdonald. The bank Is small one. with $50,0OO capital It became impaired by bad loans
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
A Stubborn Fira.

Atlanta, Ga, April 20.-Fire broke out tonight in the Union Mill company's mills and warehouse. The blaze was a rapid one. but was finally controlled. Damage, s25, ,000; insurance, $11,500.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
An Authoritative Denial.

New York, April 2O.-The Herald says this morning: The Herald is in a posi- ton to deny on the authority of Oliver H. P. Belmont's family the rumors current for some time past that Mrs. Vanderbilt and MT Belmont were to be quietly mar ried abroad.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Equalization Board Appointments.

Montgomery, April 2O.-(Special)-Th governor tonight appointed the following on boards of equalization: C. F.. Mitchell, Marengo; R. l.. Stone, Pickens; G. w. Vines, Tallapoosa; Walter l.. Gray, But Ter; John s. Blair, Cherokee; James J. Walker Crenshaw.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
He Was Iyrched.

Donaldsonville, Ga. April 20.-The ne- gro Dave Wade, who shot James Beard, a respectable farmer, near Colquitt yester- day. was lynched this morning for the crime. No reason is known for the shoot ing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
A Treat for the Doctors,

q Montgomery, April 20.-(Special)- )-To- night the renowned Dr. Karl Won Ruck
 of Asheville, N. C.. as the guest of Mont- gomery's medical association. delivered
 to the Esculapians most interesting iec- ture on consumption or pulmonary tu-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Ratified Bv the Mikado.

London, April 20.-A dispatch from Hi roshima to the Central News says that the Mikado ratified the China-Japan treaty this afternoon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
The National League.

At New York R H k New York. ..... OO2O53 % 10 Il Brooklyn. 0 ? 900 10 9 ?
 Batteries-New York, Meekin and Far- rell; Brooklyn, Stein and Daley.
 At Baltimore. RHE Baltimore ...... 242 g O6 0 O o 23 21 5 Philadelphia .... o 0 % 1 3 00'0 II '
 Batteries-Baltimore Gleason, Robin- son and Clarke; Philadelphia, McGill, Carsey Clements and Grady.
 At Washington R H F. Washington .... O OOO OOO22O 40 5 Boston .......... 2 241O 0 3 12 15s 5
 Batteries-W ashlngton, Mercer and McGuire; Boston, Nichols and Ganzell.
 At Cincinnati RHE Cincinnati ..... 4 1 1202 0 IA IT Q Cleveland ....... o 0 0 o 0 0 12.s7
 Batteres-Cincinnati, Phillips and Spies; Cleveland, Wallace and Zimmer.-
 At Louisville RHE Louisville ...... 0 0 0 1 1 9 s 3 Pittsburg ....... 1 4 00 8 O 16 IT 9 Batteries-Louisville, McDermott, King, Welch and Cote; Pittsburg, Colcolough, Killen and Sugden.
 At St. Louis R H F St. Louis. ..... O22 OOOOO 513 O Chicago ......... 0 1 3 0 1 0 Il IA z 'Batteries-St. Louis, Erhet and Pietz; Chicago, Hutchinson and Donoghue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Executive Committee Named-oficers.

Selma, April 20.-(Special)-The exec utive committee of the Young Mems Christian association was named this evening as follows: James Bowron, R. S. Munger, M. Myatt, J. s. Stratton, w. P. Taylor, Harry Hawkins, A. c. Moore, Birmingham; N. Crane, A. e. Harte, J. C. Webb, Mobile M Cody, Jr, Judge c. w. Buckley, Montgomery; w. T.. Atkins, W. W. Harper, Selma; D. R. Adams, Greenville; J. Carlch, Union town; B. NJ Miller Camden; A. G. Irons, Demopolis; Prof. c. H. Ross, Auburn; Prof. D. P. Christenberry Greensboro.
 The committee met and elected the fol- lowing officers: Chairman, Harry flaw kins: vice-chairman, J. Bowron: treas nrer, A. c. Moore; secretary, w. P. Tay- Tor; State Secretary F. L. Willis was re- elected, and the committee voted to send him to the international conven- tion and the general secretary confer ence. which meets in Springfield. Mass, g,,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
Y. M. C. A. WORKERS.
YESTERDAYS DELIBERATIONS AT SELMA
The Programme for Today--The Executive Committee Named and Officers Elected.
 Mir. Willis Delegate to Springfield.

Selma, April 20.-(Special.)- )-Over 100 delegates and visitors are in attendance on the Young Mems Christian association state convention, and more are expected tonight.
 The meeting in the First Presbyterian church last night was a rousing success. The address by MT. c. l.. Gates, interna- tional secretary for the southwest, in Looking Backwards" that of MT. Harry Hawkins of Birmingham, Looking Around" and MT. c. B. Willis of Mill waukee, Wis, Looking Forward" were all fine efforts and were enthusiastically received by the large audience.
 The double male quartette of the Selma association furnished delightful music. After the close of the meeting reception was rendered the delegates and visitors in the magnificent association building.
 The parlors, reading rooms, auditorium and halls were thronged with the best people of the city from 9:30 to Il 80. Be- nishs orchestra discoursed sweet music and delig refreshments were served in the gymnasium on the third floor.
 All of the morning services of the day have been well attended and extremely interesting. This afternoon the section conferences for college delegates and for delegates from cities and towns were held separately and plans of work eX- haustively discussed.
 Tomorrow morning the pulpits in the various churches will be filled by the delegates. At o'clock in the afternoon three meetings will be held for men, ladies and boys, and at night great union service of all the churches will be held in the First Presbyterian church.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21
The "IIonest Money League" Formed.

Chicago, April 20.--The Honest Money League of Illinois" was formed at meet ing of citizens at the Palmer house this