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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
HE WAS A JONAH.
The Monkey Came Near Causing Riot
 The Funny Side of It.


 Heflin, April 16.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Some half dozen persons travel ing through the country, with three
 wagons loaded with animals and ser pents had performance atsHefiin last night, which came near ending in se- rious trouble. Jocko the little monkey,
 was the leading star. Many of the lief lin mothers carried out all their little darlings to see the show, and Jocko eV idently fancied he saw in the spirited, restless little folks acknowledged ri- ValS, so he at once proceeded to seek re Venge. He opened by climbing on the head of a small child. The monkey and the chld's mother had quite seufiie. Then the father came forward with open
 knife and through intervening that part of the programme was stopped. Some one then pushed a Mir Williams against the monkey. The monkey again showed fight, and MT. Williams commenced to defend himself against the animal, when the leader of the cir GUS came forward and dealt him terri ble blow over the head from which the blood flowed copiously. MT. Williams shot at the snowman, but his ball flew wide of the mark. The circus closed. MT. Williams was carried by his friends down to the drug store and the doctors dressed his wounds, while the snowman was marched off to the lock up by the marshall
 While there was a considerable ele- ment of danger, there was an amusing feature to one who had presence of mind to take in the situation.
 Ladies were trying to see if their hus- bands were safe, counting to see If their children were all found, while others were calling out for the missing ones who had wandered away from the ma ternal wing. Everybody felt that they were perfectly composed and felt duty bound to protect some friend and neighbor.
 Heflin may be left out occasionally,iIst when it comes to side shows, the mpn- key and the organ and spurious cola, she is always up to date.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17

and w. P. Hunter arrested Will Jones, alias Jim Carter and John Holloway, two members of gang of counterfeiters here this afternoon. Oscar Woodall, who is believed to have been the chief, escaped.
 A lot of metal. plaster of Paris moulds and other utinsils, together with a large lot of counterfeit dollars, half dol lars. dimes and nickles were secured. The gang has been operating here for some time, flooding the country with spurious coin, and for two months the local United States officers have been after them.
 The three men are married and have been living here with their families, but without any visible means of support. They are believed to be old offenders. The two men arrested have confessed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
PEACE FOLDS HER WINGS.
The Protocols Between Japan and China Signed, Sure Enough-AiI the
 Terms Are-Not Clear.

Washington, April 16.-Official advices were received this morning by Minister Yang Yu, the Chinese representative in the United States, from Simonoseki, Japan, confirming the news that proto- co.'s of peace between China and Japan have been signed. The cable message read simply: Peace negotiations have been signed"
 Washington, April 16.-The terms of peace agreed on between China and Ja- pan as cabled from London while cor roborated by information heretofore known officially at the state department, are thought to be in some particulars in- accurate, notably in regard to JapanS retention of the already conquered DOT tions of Manchurian territory and the fortifcations of Port Arthur and Wei Hai-Wei, if by retention is meant per manent occupation.
 Officials have all along conceded that the independence of Korea, the cession of Formosa the payment of indemnity and the temporary control of Port Arthur could not be successfully resisted by China. The amount of indemnity, which latestdispatches fix at 5000, 100000, CO., incides with 100,000000 gold yen, which is practically the value of 200,000,O00 Haikwan taels of silver, which, it was re- ported several days ago, had been agreed upon by Japan, a withdrawal of 100000 900 taels of the demanded indemnity. The provision for the alliance between China and Japan is now heard of for the first time. It is not considered improb- able nor is it regarded as surprising that it should have been kept secret, inasmuch as the mass of the population of both countries would oppose it, however cor dial the understanding was between the two governments. The advantages of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
THE PYTHIANS.
First Day of the Grand Lodge at Selma-A
 Royal Reception is Given the Body.

hOyal 6ecepb1On IS 6lVSn bIle bOuy.
 Selma, April 16.-(Special.)- )-Today is a gala day in Selma. The streets are thronged with people in holiday attire and wearing the Pythian colors. The business streets are one mass of fiutter- ing flags and bunting, in blue, yellow and red
 On every train yesterday evening, last night and today the gallant knights have arrived in scores.
 This morning the headquarters on Broad street were thronged with knights, representative men from every walk in life and from every section of the state. At the headquarters they were greeted by the reception committee, citizens and local knights. Badges were presented to them and they were given beautiful litho- graphed programmes and tickets to the various entertainments At 9:30 the procession was formed and proceeded up Broad street to the Acad- emy of Music.
 First in the procession was the Third Regiment band; then came the officers of the grand lodge and the reception committee in carriages followed by 300 knights afoot. The officers and reception committee were given seats on the stage, while the body of the building filled rap idly with the knights and their friends
 When all grew quiet the orchestra struck up an inspiring air. At its close MT. J. W. Hunter, chairman of the com
 
 duced Hon. H. H. Stewart, mayor of the city, who welcomed the visitors in behalf of the city He was followed by Dr. Starr in behalf of the local knights.
 Chancellor Commander William Vaughn of Birmingham was to respond to the addresses of welcome but was unavoidably detained at home Hon. J. R. Wadsworth was chosen in his stead, and made an eloquent responsive ad- dress.
 After the ceremonies were concluded the members of the grand lodge repaired to Gillman's hall, where they were Ill session nearly all day.
 Tonight at 10:30 grand reception was rendered them at the Hotel Albert.
 The Proceedings in Detail
 The grand lodge was called to order at II a. m In the absence Of Grand Chancellor w M. Vaughan, Grand Vice Chancellor Remnant Lomax of Mont gomery took charge of the grand chan cellor's station and called Chancellor Commander A. D. Bloch of Selma Ad- vance No. 3 to the vice-chancellor's station
 All the other grand lodge officers were present.
 The morning session was consumed in comforting the grand lodge rank on about 100 past chancellors.
 At 1 o'clock adjournment was taken until 3, when the committee on consti- tuition made it's report
 The discussion of the report occupied the entire evening, and at 6 o'clock ad- journment was taken until tomorrow morning.
 It is raining hard and it is feared a small crowd will be at the reception ten- dered the visitors at the Hotel Albert after the opera.
 Uniform Rank Officers Elected.
 The Uniform Rank met this afternoon and elected the following officers Samuel J. Rund Of Anniston, colonel E. ]. McCrossin of Birmingham, lieuten- ant colonel; J. w. Posey of Mobile major of the First battalion. The colonel will appoint a commissary captain and adjutant.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
Wanted A Bromo-seatzer.

San Francisco, April 16.-The Evening Bulletin got out an extra last night con taining the following statement:
 George R. King, organist Of the church where the horrible crimes were both com mitted made a statement to Chief of To lice Crowley late this afternoon which tends to fix one crime at least, the mur- der of Miss Lamont, upon Durant
 King says that on April 5, the uay Miss Lamont was missed, he went lnto the church abou D. m. to practice on the organ and saw Durant there. Much to my surprise he came down from the organ loft in highly excited and over heated condition. 1 asked him what was the matter, and he said, I was overcome by gas up there in the loft He was very weak and pale and asked me to give him A glass of promo seltZer. 1 knew he was fixing up some electrical contrivances about the church and thought nothing strange about his going up in the loft.
 This is direct evidence of most start ling nature. Miss Lamont, it will be re- membered, left the high school about 5 D. m on the day she was last seen, April g. She was seen with Durant The theory now is that Durant had just completed his fiendish task when seen by Organist King.
 The report that Durant, the accused murderer has broken down and will con- fess is indignantly denied by Judge A. w Thompson, who is acting as Durant 8 attorney.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
The Probate Vacancy.

Montgomery, April 16.-(Special 1.-The vacancy in the probate judges office of Montgomery county continues the all absorbing topic of gossip, and there is much speculation as to who of the many available candidates will receive the so much coveted appointment at the hands of Governor Oates Sporting men are offering bets-others, also, of course each for his favorite.
 The petitions from the many aspir- ants and their friends would fill big dray and the many deputations that daily swarm the governors office in the interest of their respective candidates keep our patient, painstaking and rheu- matic, but not cratic governor on the ragged edge.
 Judge Thorington's friends are quiet and hopeful; Dr. Gaston's sanguine; Ray Rushton's confident, and last, but by no means least Capt. Ed Grahams mum erous followers are sure that he Will distance all of his formidable com- petitors The governor may make the appointment tonight or tomorrow before he goes to the Jackson-Cochran wedding at Eufaula tomorrow; if not, he Will postpone action until his return, which is most likely. Nous verrons.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
MORE INSTRUCTIONS
To Collectors of Internal Revenue in Regard
 to Income Tax.

Washington, April 16.-Commissioner Miller has issued circular to internal revenue collectors in which he says; "In cases of incorrect incometax returns now filed in your offices, you will notiry the persons who filed such returns that they must appear within reasonable time, specifying the date and place for appearance, and correct such returns. On their failure to appear so and make corrections you will correct and increasS the amount of such returns, stating the particular correction which shall be made and the amount by which said re- turns will be increased.
 "Where persons and corporations liable to make returns have neglected or re- fused to make returns, and where in your opinion false or fraudulent returns have been filed, you will give notice to the delinquents and to those who made such false or fraudulent returns to ap- pear and show cause why penalties shall not be assessed against them"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
THE ARCH TEND OF FRISCO, Theodore Durant Is Brought Be-
 fore the Coroner. HE AFFECTS INDIFFERENCE,
But Plainly Shows the Great Mental Strain Un-
 der Which He Has Been.
ONE CRIME LESS IN HIS CALENDAR
But Direct and Damaging Evidence Comes From Another Source-"I Was Over come by Gas''-Senator Goebel
 on Trial at Covington, Ky.

San Francisco. April 16.-The coro- ners inquiry into the death of Mamie Williams, of whose murder Theodore Du- rant is accused, was commenced at 10 o'clock this morning. Durant was pres ent, having been brought down from his cell under strong guard. He showed the effects of the mental strain which he has been under, but manifested com plete indifference to the proceedings. The streets in the vicinity were thronged with people.
 George w. Forsyth, husband of Mrs Ella Forsyth, the missing woman whom Durant is suspected of having made away with, positively denies that she ever visited Emanuel church or knew anybody connected with it. He believes she is drowned in San Francisco bay
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
John Bull Growls.

London, Adril 16-The Globe, com- menting on the terms of the treaty of peace, alleged to have been signed by Japanese and Chinese plenpotentia- ries in Simonosek yesterday says pro- visions two, three, four and six respect lively, allowing Japan to retain the con quered places. to retain the territory east of the Liao river ceding Fornosa permanently to Japan and making an offensive and defensive alliance between Japan and China. are simply irnpossi- hle.
 Europe, the Globe declares, will not assent to any conditions which place China latent resources under Japan s control, no matter whether in war or in commerce. A dispatch to the Globe from Yokohama says the peace confer- encr sat five hours yesterday and Is re- heved to have been the final sitting. The Chinese plenipotentiaries are pre- pairing to leave for home.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
RAILROADS wATERBoUNp.
Floods Are Impeding Travel and Industry
 in New Hampshire

Plymouth, N H., April 16.-Not since 1866 have the waters in the rivers reached such height as at present. Rail- roads are not sending out any trains, mail and express trains are stalled ard telegraph wires down. The only com munication Plymouth has with the out side world is by long distance tele- phone. Highways, both north and south, are flooded and the railroads have suffered terribly. Not since Sunday morning has a train left or arrived here over the Concord and Montreal At Middleton the Ammonoosac river is a raging torrent. Cellars are flooded and highways washed Between Haverhill and Woodsville, on the line of the Con- cord and Montreal railroad, washout of about 300 feet long and 15 feet deep is repOrted ff-H
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
A GADsDBN WEDDING.
A Popular Newspaper Man and Beautiful
 Young Lady Mated for Life.

Gadsden, April 16-(Speeial) )-Today at 1O:15 o'clock at the First Methodist church, this city, MT. Charles E. Meeks and Miss Annie Louise Baugh were made man and wife in the presence of a large gatheS-ing of friends and relatives of the contrae. tug parties Rev. J. B. Gregory officiated In his usually pleasant style.
 Messrs. Robert Baugh, Forney Hughes, l.. L. HerZberg and H. c. MeekS were the ushers.
 The groom is the popular associate edi- tor of the Gadsden Times News, and his charming bride is a daughter of MT. and > Mrs c. M. Baugh, formerly of your city.
 MT Alex Dallas of your city was present at the ceremony and accom- their bridal trip, which will include Bir- mingham, Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
"Mr. Sanford Fired First"

Covington Ky, April 16.-The pre- liminary trial of State Senator William Goebel for the killing of Col. John l.. Sanford, began in the Kenton court this morning before Judge Stevens. The room was packed almost to suffocation. MT. Goebel was represented by Attorneys Shaw and Earnest. The charge is man. slaughter.
 Attorney-General Hendricks, an eye witness of the tragedy. was first to tes- tify. His story of the killing was sub stantially the same as that given by him on the day it occurred. Particular stress was put on the question as to who fired the first shot.
 1T am positive that MT. Sanford fred first" was his answer.
 During the attorney generals testi- mony Mr Goebel retained the sc'from- posture which has characterized him ever since the affair occurred
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
A Romantic Wedding.

Montgomery, April 16.-(Special)-The excursion party over the Alabama Mio- land for Tampa, Fla, in charge of As sistant General Passenger Agent l.. A. Bell. have returned from, what they say, a most delightful and highly enjoyable trip.
 A romantic wedding en route gave much zest to the already very sociable party. At Newton, on the Alabama Mid land railroad, a young couple boarded the train, accompanied by a clerical looking gentleman, who without further preliminaries got the sure enough minis ter of the gospel to tie the nuptial knot between the two young lovers, and in the twinkling of an eye Mir. c. E. Harrison, a prominent young merchant of Newton, became the happy husband of Miss Susie Mcintyre, belle of that town and a great society favorite The whole excur- sion party witnessed the solemn cere- monies that made lovely Miss Mcintyre Mrs Harrison, and a happier bridal party and a more enjoyable honeymoon trip was never before seen on the Ala bama Midland or any other railroad in or out of Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
Jackson penies the Alliance.

London April 16.-Th United Press is authorized by the Japanese legation here to state that the Times version of the China-Japanese treaty, published this morning, is notably inaccurate, both as regards omissions and commis- sions Japan the Japanese envoy de- cares. has never asked for an offensive and defensive alliance with China, nor ili regard to the commercial points of thing beyond the most favored na- tion" treatment which hitherto Japan has not enjoyed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
Programme of the B'Nai Brith.


 Montgomery, April 16.-(Speeial) )-The joint local committees of Emanuel and Alabama lodges of the Independent Order of B Mai Brith have adopted the follow ing programme to be carried out at the forthcoming annual meeting of the dis trict grand lodge No. 2, which opens its session here on the Fist instant.
 1. The delegates will be received by spe- cial committees at the depot and as signed to their hotels, etc., already pro vided for
 2. The meeting of the grand lodge takes place in the senate chamber of the state capitol, where they will be received in body by the members of both local lodges, when the business proper will be preceded by an opening address of well come on behalf of the local lodges, de- livered by one of the youngest members of the order, promising young attorney, Leon Well, Esq, of the law firm of Farnham, Crum & Veil. The city of Montgomery is to extend its welcome through the mayor Hon. John G. Crom- melin, and the state of Alabama, in be- half of this commonwealth, by Governor Oates, if present, otherwise by Attorney General Fitts.
 The retiring officer President Charles F. Moritz. will then deliver his annual message, followed by the grand secre- tary, etc, when the officers for the en- suing year will be nominated and elected The meeting will then adjourn until the next day.
 3. The visiting delegates are to be en- tertained that day at dinner In the family circles of the members and friends of the local lodges as their guests.
 4. Sunday evening at o'clock at the temple literary and musical pro- gramme has been arranged Charles Rossen, Esq, of New Orleans has chosen for his subject Evolution of Organized Charity" and Nathan Cohen, Esq, of Nashville will speak on Literary Gull ture." The exercises will be interspersed with selections of music.
 0. Monday evening the delegates and their ladies are invited to a dramatic performance. under the able manage ment of Charles E. Louis and Phillip Stern, who have succeeded in getting up varied and entertaining programme assisted by some of the best histrionlc Jewish talent.
 6. The rooms of the magnificent Standard club will be thrown wide open on Tuesday night, that liberal institu- tion rendering a deception and ball not only to the members of the grand lodge
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
VACATED THAT ORDER.
Judge Showalter's Second Thought-He
 Explains His Action.

Chicago, April 16.-Judge Showalter at the opening of court this morning, en- tered an order vacating the restraining order against Seigel & Co., making their income tax returns. The judge had sent for Attorney Binswainger, who secured the order yesterday and in open court he announced the vacation of the order pending formal hearing.
 T looked hurriedly at the bill" said the court, and did not understand 1t was based upon the question of uncor stitu- tionality. l regarded it as mere formal matter. The defendants were in court and consented to the proceedings Being a motion which was not contested. granted it. The order will now be va cated and hearing on the application set for two weeks from today"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
MADE HIM TALK.
Extraordinary Effect of Whisky on 'sDeai
 Muts" at Troy.

Troy, April 6.-(SpeciaL)-A man glv- ing three different names at as many diff ferent places came here yesterday and played mute. He obtained money on that pretence, was arrested for begging, tried in the city court and fined.
 He went out and obtained more money on the mute scheme, but was arrested in a barroom, where he talked glibly. He is in jail and will plead guilty tomor- row. He gave his name as Dock O'Cain, Luther Benson and John Dillon. He is complexion, two fingers off right hand, and has been working on a farm near here He tells many tales about himself.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17

and their families, but every member of the B'nai Brith here.
 '. Wednesday afternoon a grand bar becue at Jackson's lake, sandwiched by speeches, etc.
 S. That night the entertainment will conclude at Hircher Brothers theatre, where the delegates and families will witness the performance of Sousa's fla nous concert band.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
 Locked as East as Ever.

Dover, Del, April 16.-The fourteenth week of the senatorial deadlock opened today with no change in the situation. Quite a large crowd assembled in the house at noon as it was expected that today's ballot would show a break in tho Higgins or Addicks ranks, but the ex- pected break did not come. The ballot, the Hath, resulted as follows: Higgins, republican, g: Addicks, republican, 5; Massey, republican,, 4; Pennwill, republi- can, 1; Refdgely. democrat, g; Bayard, democrat, 1.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
Bismarck Is All Right.

London, April 16.-A dispatch from Freidrichsruhe to a news agency dated noon today says Prince Bismarck was suffering somewhat from fatigue yester- day afternoon, but that he had entirely recovered this morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
MontgomerY Officials in Birmingham.

The board of revenue of Montgomery county is on an inspection tour today in and around Birmingham with a view of ascertaining which of the many mate rials offered would be most advan- tageous for the improvement of the county's highways, whether chert or other ballasting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
Gone to His New Duties.

Montgomery, April 16.-(SpeciaL)-Mr. w. J. Haylow, who was recently pro- noted by General Superintendent Dun ham to the general transportation de- partment of the Plant system, left last night with his family for his new head quarters, Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
PREFERRED STATE NEWS, The Day at the Capital Very
 Fully Covered.
 THE PYTHIANS AT SELMA
And Knights of Honor at Montgomery Are
 Assembled in Convention.
CouNTERFElTERs CAUGHT AT ANNIsToN.
How .'Dumb,' Man Regained His Speech in Troy Barroom-A Monkey Made Mischief at Heflin-E Editor Meeks
 Is Married at Gadsden.

Montgomery, April 16.-(special)-The kerosene oil market here for the last two weeks advanced steadily from 10 to 12 cents gallon.
 Today William Tatum, agent of the Standard Oil company, was wired in structions to advance 2 cents, and this evening dealers have to pay IA cents a gallon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17

such an alliance, if only for the preven- tion of foreign encroachments on China, are clearly recognized here. The state department at noon had received no official confirmation of the completion of negotiations from either Minister Dun at Tokio or Minister Denby at Pekin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-17
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
In Session at Montgomery-The Meeting
 Well Attended.

Well Attended.
 Montgomery, April 16.-(Special.) l.)-The Knights and Ladies of Honor of the grand lodge of Alabama are assembled here today in second annual session. The meeting is well attended. The order is progressing finely.