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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
DEATH OF PETER ZINSZER.
One of Birmngham's Most Enterprising Cit- zens Passes Away-A Firm Friend
 to the Newspapers.

Death has taken away another prom inent and useful citizen of Birmingham. Mir Peter Zinszer is dead. He died at his home at Zinszer station, on the High land Avenue and Belt railroad, yester day morning at 245 o'clock. His malady was a complication of ills believed to have been superinduced by close and continuous application to his extensive business affairs. He believed that the minute devoted to work should furnish rich profits and it did for him. Work for him was pleasant and he never wore an i'll temper even under the harassing stress of exacting business details. His cheerfulness. kindly spirit and wonderful energy were subjects of common remark, and though he succeeded in erecting mammoth business his worldly prosper ity is of minor consideration in compar- ison with the good deeds of his life, that stand as lasting monuments in the hearts of the poor and unfortunate who received Peter Zinszers charity and mu- nficence. None knew from him when he extended the helping hand to the needy except that it might serve to fur ther charity by example. Peter Zinszer was a consistent man and consistent Christian. His action in any matter might be foretold on the rules of right. This honest and steadfast adherence to a noble standard stood a splendid guar antee about his name in the business world.
 He entered business in Birmingham eleven years ago and came here from Louisville, Ky. There was nothing idle about his establishment from the moment that he threw open his doors to our trade till his closing hour yesterday.
 The small furniture house caught the impetus of his energy and enterprise un- til 1t reached mammoth proportions
 About twenty weeks ago MT Znszer was taken i'll, which resulted in his death yesterday. He would have been 3S years of age next Sunday if he had lived He leaves a wife and Joseph, his 17-year-old son.
 Mir Znszer was a prominent official of the First Presbyterian church. He was ready and willing at all times to furnish time and money towards the advance ment of church work of other denomi- nations as well as to the denomination of his personal persuasion.
 He was esteemed and honored in the Masonic organizations, and was intimate ly identified with the Knights of Pyth- as and the Knights and Ladies of Honor.
 organization will lose an active and val uable member in his death.
 Funeral services will be held at his res idence Thursday at 80 o'clock, and at PRO o'clock the funeral proper will take place at the First Presbyterian church under the spiritual direction of Rev. pr. A. B. Curry and Rev. Dr, l.. s. Handley.
 The officers and deacons of the First Presbyterian church have been selected as honorary pall-bearers, while the ac- tive pall-bearers have been chosen from the Knights Templar lodge.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30

mack, who was indicted for murder in the second degree, has been continued by consent until the spring term of 1896. Very little interest is manifested in the case, as public sentiment is nearly all one way. One of the reasons for contin- uance was the serious illness of pr. J. G. Palmer, an important witness.
 The impeachment proceedings against Probate Judge Robinson will come up before the supreme court at Montgomery November 5.
 The Lee Fertilizer company opened up yesterday for the fall business. They are running at full capacity, employing thtr- ty hands and working day and night.
 The warehouses here have received about TO00 bales of cotton to date. They recived 21, 900 in all last year. but will not get over 16,000 in all this year on account of the short crop.
 Opelika has not had but three-quarters of an inch of rainfall in nearly three months, and consequently the dust is stifing. Everything is covered with dust, and the merchants are being badly damaged However, 1t has been perfect weather for the farmers, who have inn proved the opportunity.
 One of the most brilliant events in the history of Masonic fraternity in Alabama was the gathering here last night in the beautiful lodge rooms of Miles I. Green chapter of the,order., The meeting was a oPeSioi HiSpehSdeioii loi tle puiPoSS oi conferring the degree of Royal Arch Ma son on Candidates c. A Cary, c. l.. Hare and w. D. Delay. There were present the following distinguished visiting brethren: G. F. Erwin. B. F. Young, T. S. Crowder, W B Hagledown and L M Harris of West Point, Ga, s. A. Harris of Camp Hill. H. Clay Armstrong and J. B. Col Her of Montgomery. After the ceremo- nies were concluded a magnificent ban quet was rendered the visitors by the Opelika chapter The occasion was a most enjoyable one. and was red letter day for the Opelika members of the grand and ancient order.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
A Romeo and Juliet A far.

FrTnklyn, O.. Oct. 29.-Wiliam Shaef- fer, 22, and Sylvia McCabe, IS, were sweethearts eor over year. Yesterday she went to his home to spend the day Schaeffer says he had a revolver in his pocket. The girl drew the revolver and asked him If he wanted her to shoot him. Schaeffer said he did. According to his report the girl shot him in the right tenn pie and he fell to the floor unconscious. He regained consciousness two hours later and found her laying across him with a bullet hole in her temple He summoned his folks, who found a note pinned to her breast, the contents of which have not been learned The girl died at II o'clock this morning and Schaeffer is in a critical condition. The couple were alone in the house at the time of the shooting.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
INsTRUCTING CoLoRED PEOPLE. Bapt,sts of North Carolina and Negroes Are
 to Co-Operate.

Raleigh, N. e. Oct. 29.1The official or gan of the Baptists of North Carolina to- day announces that North Carolina is the only state in which the plans of co-opera- tion between the American Baptist Home Mission society and the home mission board in instructing colored people are to be first tried. The efforts will be heartily seconded by the Baptists in general. The American Baptist Home Mission society, the home mission board and the Baptist (colored) state convention of North Caro= lima are regarded as coordinate bodies, and all work undertaken, by. them is with the eoneurrence oI all Ihe plan is society, and tiie Southern Baptist conven- tion and the North Carolina colored Bap- tist convention adopted it heartily last week. being the first e9l9Ted .s'! body to do have been He'd are to- be called here after New Era institutes"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
THE ORANGE CROP
Is Short and Selling Already at High
 Price.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 2s.-Capt. J. A. Ensiow, Jr who makes regular business tours through the state, has just re- turned from the extreme southern part of Florida, where he has orange groves which were not hurt by the freeze. He says the crop will not exceed 60,000 bexes, all of which are far below the line of Tampa and Barlow. Nearly the entire crop has been sold on the trees at $250 fin s2.75 per box. and several have been resold at a profit beyond that basis To deliver these at Jacksonville $1 more must be added for hauling. wrapping,
 boxing and freight: Captain Enslow knows of several lots sold at S3.50 to $3 75 delivered at Jacksonville. He is of the onjnion that most of the crop will go north and west. He knows of several car load orders already executed for western points for November and December de- iiyeries. There llsve been very few transactions in January deliveries.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
will Be Lynched if Caught.

St. Louis, Mo-, Oct 29-A special from Tyler, Tex, says: Mrs. Leonard Bell, the 19-year-old wife of farmer of that neighborhood, had been visiting her mother. and about dusk last evening started to walk home distance of half a mile On the way she passed cotton gin, where a number of men were at work. Soon after her mutilated body was found. quarter of mile from her home at the side of the public road There was every evidence of a terrible struggle, the body being almost nude. The fiend, after asaulting her cut her throat from ear to ear and completely disemboweled her. Search is being made, and the fugitive, if caught, will be lynched
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Personal and Social.

Invitations have been issued by Mrs. N. D. Barnett to the marriage of her charm ing daughter, Miss Margaret Alta Bar nett to MT. Samuel Tate Surratt Thurs day morning, November ', at o'clock at St. Johns church. Miss Barnett is a lovely young lady, possessing many charms of manner and person, and MT. Surratt is one of the best known and most popular young railroad men in the city.
 The many friends in this city Sf Dr. s. Dana Hubbard welcome he and his beau- itiful bride on a visit to his old home in this city. Dr. Hubbard is an old Mont gomery boy, went to New York, where he graduated in medicine with the highest honors, and where he has permanently To- cated and is gaining distinction in his chosen profession. His marriage a few days ago to Miss Mcneil of New York, and a bright, beautiful young woman of that city only evidences his social and professional popularity in his adopted home. MT. and Mrs. Hubbard are vel comed to Montgomery by MT. Hub bard's many old friends and well wishers.
 MT. and Mrs. T. A. Murphy of Balt- more are on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. w. s. Doran, on Sayre street. MT. and Mrs. Murphy will probably spend a month in Montgomery
 Mr. Daniel A. Green of Birmingham was a visitor to the city today.
 Col. Marshal H. Motion of Birming- ham spent Monday with friends in Mont gomery.
 Col. Rolfe S. Saunders of Birmingham was shaking hands with his numerous friends here yesterday.
 Dr. and Mrs J. B. Gaston MT. and Mrs. H. C. Davidson and MT. and Mrs. Louis B. Farley are among Montgomery's mo- table representatives in Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
OPELIKA.
A Brilliant Marriage Minnesota Colony
 Pass Through the City.

Opelika, Oct 29,-(Special Correspond ence )-An interesting colony of people from southern Minnesota passed through Opelika yesterday en route to Asheville, Ga, where Ex-Governor Northen of Georgia has established a large colony of northerners.- There were ten people in the party-two families of five each. They left Minnesota during the latter part of July in three wagons.
 The grand jury found the county off, cers discharging their duty. with the ex- ception of justice of the. peace in beat 9. whom they severely censured They found the affairs of the county in fair shape and especially complimented the register in chancery and circuit clerk on the neatness of their books.
 ? The case of the state vs. w. L. Car
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30

Captured by Bandits.

Constantinople, Oct. 29.-Advices from Alepho say there has been continuous fighting in Marash, ninety miles north west of Alepho, for the past three days. No details of the disturbances are yet obtainable. The. situation in the Asiatic provinces generally excites uneasiness. A number of railway officials at Ilgun, on the Angora railway including German and British subjects have been captured by brigands. The number of the cap lives and the amount of the ransom de- manded for them is unknown.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Heavy Loans on Cotton.

New York. Oct. Establishments that money has already been loaned in large quantities by New York banks on cotton in storage were confirmed today by in ouiry among cotton and export brokers. The loans have been made necessary to holders of cotton in warehouses by the prevailing market conditions, and they are said to be in a larger amount than ever before in the history of the trade. The approximate total of the loans al- ready made could not be ascertained. The cash margin demand rules between 10 and 20 per cent.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
HELP FOR INSURGENTS.
Carlos Cespedes With lO7 Men Has Success.
 fully Landed in Cuba.

New York, Oct -29.-Word has been re- ceived at the Cuban headquarters here of the safe landing in Cuba of an expedi- tion under Carlos Cespedes, which left Philadelphia October 20. The expedition arrived on the east. coast of Cuba on the 26th, and disernbarked without acci- dent The party is said to be composed of 107 men. The commander Cespedes, is son of General Cespedes, hero of Yara and the first president, of the repub- lie. The expedition carried 800 Winches- ter rifles, 100, ,000 cartridges, 250 machetes and ten boxes of; war material, including a large supply of medicipe.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Dom estio Troubles Caused It.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 29.--A special to the Times Union from Reddick, Fla, says: Yesterday about o'clock MT. Tom shannon waylaid and killed Capt John WilliaIns. The killing was done with an old musket. Shannon gave himself up to the deputy sheriff today. The prelimina- ry trial will be held tomorrow. Over a year ago Williams killed Morris Lamp kin, and was out on bond. Domestic troubles caused the killing.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Preparing for the Negro Congress.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 29.--Extensve prep arations are being made by the commits sion of the colored department looking tc the greatest possible attendance upon the negro congresses which will be held from November II to 23. The congresses will begin with a military display, which will take place within the exposition grounds The colored troops will be re- viewed by all the exposition commission CTS. Excursions from all over the south twill he here
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
An Anti-semite Elected Mayor.

Vienna, Oct 2s.-Herr Leuger, the leader of the anti-Semites, was elected mayor of Vienna this morning by vote of 9S0 to A in the municipal council. At least -30,000 people gathered around the town hall during the election, and when the result was announced 1t was received with shouts of joy. Later, however, there were several disturbances in the streets, and many of the rioters were
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
RUSSIAN-CHINESE TREATY.
A Dispatch to the Globe Confirms the Times
 Statement.

London. Oct. 29-A dispatch to the Globe from Hongkong, under todays date, says Weng Chi Chuan, appointed
 last fall by imperial edict to go on spe- ciai mission to Russia, ostensibly to con graduate the new cZar, Nicholas H. upon his accession to the throne, but really to convey to St. Petersburg a secret treaty conceding the right to Russia to carry the Siberian railway through Manchuria to Vladivostock and to construct a branch railway from Tsitikar and Moudkden to Vladivostock. The dispatch in other respects confirms the Times Hongkong dispatch of October 25 asserting the ex- istence of treaty between Russia and China, giving especial military and com mercial advantages to the former, add ing that the Russian fleet of fourteen
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
THE RACES.
Morris Park Results.

J ; Morris Park Race Track, oet--29---Tha bettors were on the alert today, and 1t was an utter impossibility for detec- tive or stranger to get odds or place a wager, and the layers of odds only did business with men they were acquainted with. The attendance was small, the races poor, the cold and raw weather being responsible.
 The Jockey club has decided, 1t is re- ported, to license the postponed race at meeting will begin November and last eighteen days The Saratoga meeting is back of the enterprise, it Is understood. Summaries:
 First race, six furlongs-Bon Ami, 100 (Simms), to l, won; Titmouse second, Sagamore third. Time, 1:1S
 Second race, handicap for all ages, one mi' and three-sixteenths-Be 110 (Simms), to 5. won Lamplighter and Lake Shore ran dead heat for the place. Only three started. Time, 2:02.
 Third race, Bronx stakes. six furlongs -Wernberg, 116 DoggetD, to 1, won; Helen Nichols second, Harry Reed third. Time, 1:11.
 Fourth race, one mile-Hugh Penny, 10S Reiff), to 5, won; Dixon, Jr., second, Waltzer third. Time, 141.
 Fifth race, six furlongsrWishard, 103 Reiff) to 5, won; Au Revoir second Patrol third. Time, 111A.
 Sixth race, welter weight, handicap six and q half furlongs-Hawarden, 125 (Reif), to 1, won; Manchester second Deer Slayer third. Time, 122.
 The stewards of the Westchester Rac- ing association have suspended Jockey J. Murphy for the balance of the meeting for misbehavior at the post in the last race at Morris park this afternoon.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30

ity as state senator, and another man who the legislature of the spring of 1876 elected to the circuit bench of this state, whom the governor of his own party re- fused to commission upon the ground that he was steeped in every shame-I say when the colored race come before the people of this state and present them as the principals of their civilization they have demonstrated that they are un- worthy to cast the ballot
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
A Heavy Failure.

Philadelphia, Oct. 29.-Isadore Sultz, clothing dealer at Thirteenth street and Ridge avenue, assigned today to Simon Bacharach.
 J. l.. Greenwald. attorney for the as- . signee stated this afternoon that the as- sets amounted to $20O,000, but that the liabilities would exceed this amount De- tails of the failure are meagre. MT. Greenwald's explanation of the cause of the assignment was bad business"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Railroad sold!y

Charleston. s. C., Oct. 29.-A special from Aiken. S. C.. to the News and Cour- fer says. The Carolina, Cumbe rland Gap and Chicago railroad. about twenty-six miles in length. was sold bx-Special Mas ter J. E.sHa HaRpod today for Ss7 OO0 There were two bidders, Mk N c. Evans and MT. J. D: Reyp dds, the latter represent the purchaser.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
MIR. SMEH SUPERINTENDED
The First grain Ran Over Yesterday-Good
 q Schedule Arranged.
sYNDf ATE PURCHASES A TRACT OF LAND
Col ;y of 2ooo People to Settle North of Mobile 25, 900 Acres of Land Bought. z Captain Adams Gets a Good Job.
 Personal and Otherwise.

Montgomery, Oct. 29.--(Special)-M A. M. Jackson, formerly of St. Louis but now of Sioux City, Ia, is in St. Louis in the interest of syndicate which has pur- chased 25O00 acres of land sixty miles north of Mobile. Ala The movement was started about two months ago, and 1t is thought that by February 1 there VIII be 2OO0 people in the colony, says the Republic A town is to be organized under the name of "Fonde," which will be the headquarters of the syndicate. MT. Jackson says that the land is sold cnly to persons who intend to go there and settle upon it. The winters through out the northwest, he says, are very se- were, and crops are consequently af- fected.
 It is the intention to devote most of the acreage to truck farming to supply the northern markets. The first of the col onists, numbering about 100 families are expected to pass through St. Louis, com ing from Omaha. They have already in- vested $125,000, and say they look upon St. Louis as their market, and Intend purchasing many of their supplies there.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
I,ucia th a First

Galveston. Tex, Oct. 29.--The British steamer Lrca. which arrived here this evening from Cardiff, will be the first vessel to load cotton at this port for Manchester. She comes consigned to Fowler x McVitie who will load her with about 5000 bales. She will be ready for sea in ten days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Results at Latonia.

Cincinnati Oct. 29.-The principal race of the day at Latonia was the Covington selling stakes for 2-year-olds. It brought out the best field of youngsters that have gone to the post thisfall. Sherlock was the favorite in the betting, with Moba- laska next in- favor. Loki got away last, but came through in the stretch and won in gallop by two open lengths from Mobalaska. The weather was cold and track fast. The attendance was large. Summaries:
 First race, one mile--Canewood, 104 (Clayton), 3 to l. won; Peabody second, Charley Weber third. Time. :431h.
 Second race. a mile and a sixteenth Lobengula, 105 q. HilD, to 1. won: Egg bert second. Cash Day third Time, :4Sk.
 Third race, mile and a half-Pepper. 110 (Martin), to f. won Blue and Gray second, New Come third. Time. 2:37H.
 Fourth race. -Covington Autumn stakes, value to winner $1445. five and half fur longs--Loki, 102 q. HID. ' to 1, won; Mo- balaska second, Blue Ribbon third Time. 1:0SR.
 Fifth race. five furlongs-Lufra, 107 (ruberville). 3 to ?. won; Shuttle Cock second. Sugar third. Time, 03.
 sixth race, one mle-Judith, 107 W Clayton). to 5. won; Relct second, Re splendent third Time, l.42M.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
The Montgomery and Prattville Completed

The Montgomery and Prattville rail- road was completed yesterday and the first train ran over 1t today. The sched- ule which has been adopted connects with the Birmingham Montgomery &C., commodations north and south. The new read, In addition to being great con- venience to the people of Prattvllle, will prove a fine feeder for Montgomery. MT. Charles B. Smith of Birmingham superin- tended the construction of the line.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
A School Teachers Excursion.

movement is on foot to arrange an enormous excursion to Atlanta, by means of which several thousand of the teach CTS of Alabama would be enabled to see the sights of the exposition at small cost. Outside of the consideration of economy it Is believed It will be agree able to the teachers to make the trip to- gether. The matter appears to be in its incipiency as yet, however.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
Captain Adams Gets a Good Job.

Capt. Robert J. Adams, who has more friends than anybody, and who has for some years been connected with the Ma tional Building and Loan associa- ton, has been put in entire charge of the loan department of that prosperous con- cern The job Is a most desirable one, -aad-Captain Adams friends will be glad to congratulate him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
THEY WON ONE SERIES.
Record of the Washingtons During
the Past Season.

Record of the Washingtons During
the Past Season.
The last championship games in the Ma
tional League were played yesterday. and
the season of 1895 is at an end The Bal
timores win the championship by nearly
as many points as they did last year.
though the percentage of games lost and
won is considerably less. Last year their
total average was sos, that of the New
Yorks. who came in second, being .667.
This year it is .669, while Cleveland comes
in second with .6i6.
The champions won every series. with
two exceptions. They split even with st.
Louis, thanks to Pitcher Breitenstein, who
won five of the games. and won only five
of the eleven games played with Cleveland
This Is better showing than can be pre-
sented by any other club in the league.
The Spiders won only seven Of the
twelve. breaking even with Boston and
Cincinnati. losing six of the eleven played
with Chicago and winning six of the eleven
played with Baltimore. The Phillies won
and Cleveland-and tied Chicago. Chicago
won only four of her series, lost four and
tied three. Brooklyn won five. lost five and
tied one. Boston won six. lost four and
tied one. Pittsburg won five and lost five.
Cincinnati won five, lost four and tied two
New York won five and lost six.
Washington won one serieS-that from
Brooklyn-lost nine and tied one. st. Louis
did not win any, lost eight and tied three,
while the Colonels made exactly the same
record.