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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
GETTING DOWN ID BUSINESS Second Days Work of the Grand
 Lodge of Odd Fellows HELD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Republication of Degree Work Occupies the Morning and Evening SeS8onS-Re-
 ports Heard in the Afternoon.


 The. second days session of the grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was mostly taken up in secret work The meetings were all well attended and great interest was prevalent
 The major part of the morning was taken up in the exemplifcation of the secret work by Grand Masters Simms and Weaver A vast deal of work was explained and many had different de- grees worked upon them.
 At F o'clock the meeting adjourned
 The Afternoon Session.
 Almost the entire afternoon was taken up in hearing and adopting the reports of the various committees. This was the big job. and it took long time to pass upon all of the reports.
 After this was finished a vote was taken to decide upon the next meeting place. A majority favored Jasper, where the next session will convene. The date is the second Tuesday in May. The meeting then adjourned to meet this morning at 9 o'clock
 At Magnolia Lodge.
 The members of the grand lodge, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, were en- tertained royalty last night by Magnolia lodge The first and third degree was conferred and the team work was per fectly splendid, all of the visitors being highly pleased with the work of the team.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
KILLED HIS BROTHER,
But Jury of His Fellows Declare Him lnnO- nocent-ReView of the Crime.
 A Disguised Judge.

AbbeviIle, May 15.-(Special) )-This morning at o'clock the jury in the Johnson case returned a verdict of not guilty, and the man whose destiny on yesterday was intrusted to the hands of twelve of his fellow countrymen today walks the streets of Abbeville a free man. Intense excitement prevailed throughout the trial and the large court house of Henry county was filled to it's fullest capacity. Solicitor Parks and T. M Espy represented the state and P. A. McDaniel and Col. Avelo the defend ant Able arguments were made on both sides.
 This is the most famous case within the history of Henry county. In December, 1887 Bob and John Johnson came to Ab- beville for whisky and returned to their home about 10 o'clock at night. They found their brother, Charlie. asleep and with hoisterous laughter and loud noise woke hian up. He requested them to be quiet and ordered them out of his room Enraged at this, they procured shot guns and about F o'clock entered Charlies room again. Charlie was cut to pieces while in bed and in short time died.
 Bob and John fled to Florida and work ed for Dr. Daggett five or six years at Miligan. About six months ago they were arrested and Bob was brought to Alabama for trial, while John was tried for stealing by the Florida courts, for which crime he is now serving a sen- tence in the penitentiary.
 The testimony of the witnesses for the defense showed that Charlie Johnson was killed by John in self defense. and 1t was on this theory that he was acquit- ted. All the witnesses were related to the defendant, and their testimony was in his favor.
 This morning when Judge Carmichael declared Bob Johnson free man he ex- pressed himself so disgusted with the verdict that he had a great mind to ad- inIrn court.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
AID FOR TIE DESTITUTE
Correct List of Committees to
 Solicit Contributions.
VERY GENEROUS RESPONSE
From Citizens of Birmingham-Money, Cloth ing ard Food Given Unstintedly
 Keep up the Good Work.

The committee appointed to solicit con tributions to the fund to be distributed among the destitute residents of Pratt City, made so by Mondays disastrous blaze, have been actively at work in this city, and the following report from three committeeman speaks well for Bir- mingham's generosity:
 Money Contributed.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany $1O0; K. r. Hawkins. $5; J. F. Stiles, $2 5O G. B. Tarrant. S1; W. s. Morrow $1; cash, 50 cents R. G. Hewitt, $10; Charles A. Senn, $5; s. ". John, $1; c. w. Fergu- son, s5; Nathan L. Miller. $5; J. H. Lit tie, $5; Judge s. F. Greene. So; Lee c, Bradley. $2.5O; cash. $10; cash 50 cents; k. l.. Thornton, 50 cents; D. A. Green, $l; Judge M. T. Porter, $5; pr. Thomas Arm strong, $1; cash, 9 cents; cash, $1; cash, $1; Daily News, S5 cash, s$2; J. H. Ems len, 90 cents; w. G. Estes, $l; ]. B. Ro- den. F cents; First National bank So; l.. J. Haley, Jr S2.50 T. H. Aldrich, 2; Walker Percy, $2.50; W. I. Grubb. $2.5O; J Bowron. S5; A. M. Adger, $s.50; G. B. Mccormick, $25; J. R. Vail $10; cash, Sl G. NJ. Morrow, $10; cash $1O; Samuel L. Robertson. S5; cash, 50 cents; cash $1; cash, 50 cents; J. L. Nail, $5; J. T. Shu- gart, Sl0; cash, $5; cash 50 cents; cash $l cash, ST. Drennen & Co.,. $2.50; Sol Mar GUS, $1; w. K. Brown, D cents; Age Her. ald 80; Ben NJ Jacobs & Bros, Sl; Lou is " Clark t& Co.,, $250 J. J. Altman, 50; cash, $1; o. w. Underwood, 80; B. A. Thompson, $5; cash $1.85; cash, $l; Hop kins Stove company, $2; B. M. Buck, $2; w. B. Copeland, $5; kemper x Co., 50; Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige, Sl5.
 Clothing and Provisions.
 The following firms have donated lib orally of goods
 Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb; Charles Neuman Louis Saks; J. l.. ChalifouX & Co.,; Birmingham Dry Goods company M Veil &, Bro.; Hirsch Dry Goods and Millinery company; Caheen Bros. & Co., Bee Hive; ". s. Brown; A. s. Cowani Birmingham House Furnishing com pany; G. B. Bates; Snyder 6 Son; Hood & Wheeler; Fowlkes x Myatt; A. B. Finch; Spiro & Long Co; w. T. Parker; A. B. Vandergrift; The Trade Palace; Fire Store
 Thomas.
 J. w. Minor, S10.
 List of Committees.
 The following are the corrected lists of committees appointed to solicit aid;
 Birmngham-Joe Saulsburg. w. j. Outlaw, T. R. Moore, Eph Hudnell, Joh Going.
 Pratt -City-William Rear. w. F. Lyon, J. B. Aird, R. F. Lovelady, J. M Mills J. K. Tidmore.
 Bessemer-William Grady, w. J. Out law.
 Ensley-S. E. Willoughby
 The public are cautioned to give only to members of the committees above named
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
BESSEMER BUDGET
Age-Herald Bureau.


 Mr. Ben F. West formerly connected with the Alabama Pipe works of this place, but recently of New York city, has returned and will again accept position with the pipe works, of which his father is president.
 Quite a number of veterans and others will leave for Houston Saturday, among them being Tom Hewett, R. H. Green, s. R. Wellborn, T. P. Waller, J. H.. Mitchell.
 The contract for the two brick stores for Messrs. Taylor and Sweatman was awarded to MT. John F. Jenkins of Bes- semer forth sum of $5713.
 Mrs. N. L. Carpenter left yesterday to visit her old home at Natchez, Miss, where she will remain several weeks
 Mrs. James Monroe Perkins will leave in a short time to spend the summer with friends in the northern states.
 There will be select concert on the third night of the Catholic bazaar, which will be on the night of the 23d instant. Participants from Birmingham will be Mr Oliver Chalifoux, violin solo; Miss Bessie O'Brien. Miss Alice Fallon and Miss Nora Sullivan will render vocal solos. Bessemer talent will consist of Miss Hattie McArthur and Mrs. Little, two vocal solos; Mrs. James Monroe Perkins and Miss Nellie Wyly, instru mental solo. The concert will be under the direction of Mir A. J. Krebs.
 It Is thought that this will be a splendid affair. and the school and church. for whose benefit it is given, will be materially benefited by the re- suits of the bazaar.
 There will be special dummy to leave Birmingham at D. m. over the Besse- mer and Birmingham line, which will offer reduced rates for this occasion.
 The members of Iron King Lodge No. 128, Knights of Pythias, will hold meet ing tonight at their Pythian hall, to act upon the question of consolidating with one of the other lodges of the city either the Myrtle or Linton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
Important About Railroad Rates.
 Headquarters
IIItlNtKI JUL tN-- D United Confederate Veterans,


 United Confederate Veterans,
 New Orleans, La,. April 29, 1895. Circular No. F.
 To All Camps and Veterans, and To All Whom It May Concern:
 In answer to the many letters received and inquiries about railroad rates, the following is the latest:
 At present the rate stands l cent per mile each way for all territory outside of Texas and within 400 miles of Hous- ton. Tickets on sale May IT and IS.
 The limit for tickets as agreed by the Southern Passenger association was ten days now the Memphis-Cairo district make straight fifteen day limit ticket, with an extension of fifteen days addf- tional by deposit of ticket with terminal lines at Houston, and the Southern Pas senger association, covering most of the southern states east of the Mississippi river have extended the limit from ten to fifteen days, with an extension of fif- teen days on deposit of ticket with joint agent at Houston. The Central Traffic ssociation-Chicago, east, in- cluding New England-have made no rate yet also the Western Passenger association-west and northwest are still undecided as to the rate.
 Extension tickets will have to be sur rendered to joint agent at Houston and receipted for, which will be returned when party desires to return home. This will enable parties to remain in Texas with their friends nearly a month, as F the lines out of Houston will undoubt- edly make excursion rates during the reunion period for parties desiring to visit friends throughout Texas. The rate applies not only to delegates and vet erans and their families, but to any one who desires to. go. Please notify all members of your camp and have the information published in your papers, so all will be informed.
 $5 maximum rate has been made for all points in Texas, with one fare rate for the round trip for points within the distance where $5 would be the single fare.
 The Southern Pacific railroad gives a rate of 1 cent per mile in each direction from New Orleans. Tickets on sale May 20 and 21; limit fifteen days, and fifteen days extension, provided tickets are de- posted with joint agent at Houston
 Col S. F. B. Morse, the very obliging and highly capable general passenger and ticket agent of the Southern Pacific railroad, is entitled to the thanks of the veterans for his valuable services in securing the five days additional limit and the fifteen days extension, and for his patriotic efforts to help the cause of the veterans in every way.
 By command of
 J B. GORDON,
 General Commanding GEO. MOORMAN,
 Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
Chattanoorn.

Chattanooga, May 15.--The game be- tween Chattanooga and Nashville was played today and resulted in defeat for the league leaders by a score of to 1. Seclrrist, for the locals, put up fine game, but Daniels was pounded for ten hits. Nashville earned her single run in the second inning, but was unable to do anything after that. For three of the runs made in the seventh inning Chat tanooga is indebted to Nashyilles wild fielding. Daniels and Sechrist each struck out two men. Burns retired the Nashville in the fourth inning by two put-outs and an assist. Score:
 l. H lS Chattanooga ...1 0 0 0 0 O. 6 10 , Nashville .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0--1 , Batteries-Sschrist and Fischer; Dan iels and Frost Umpire-Clark
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
 
 Assembly.

The programme to be presented at the Alabama Chautauqua, to be held in Tal- ladega Ala, July to 2S, was never sur passed at a Chautauqua assembly in the United States. In addition to a number of the best speakers in Alabama some of the very best talent in the whole country from the lakes to the gulf, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, has been secured, prominent among which may be men toned Rev pr. A. w. Lamar Galveston, Tex, Fred Emerson Brook of California, James s. Burdette, the great humorist of New York; Percy Meredith Reese, Balti- more, Md; Polk Miller of Virginia the English Hand Bell Ringers of Boston, the highest priced and finest musical com binaton in America Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage of New York; Rev Sam r. Jones, and many other very fine attrac- tions. Splendid schools will be con ducted by competent teachers in art, eIocuton, physical culture, music, book keeping, penmanship, history, Sunday school normal methods, Woman's Chris tian Temperance union work and kinder garten.
 The assembly hall will seat 2OOO per sons. There will be daily concerts, and royal good time is in store for all who will attend. The railroads will give re- duced rates, and entertainment at a very low rate may be secured. For pro gramme and full information write to
 MISS MILTON BURR,
 Talladega, Ala. 5 IA tues, thurs & sat til july
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no. baking powder so pure or so great in feaVs ening power as the Royal.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
 J. H. Ross of Cincinnati is on deck with five first-class shoemakers, ready to take your measure for tan, black or patent leather fine shoes. We now have as good a cus- tom shoe factory as any city affords. For samples of our fine work bring in your old shoes and have them half soled like new. St. Pierre's, 1910 lst avenue 0. 4-7-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
BASEBALL.

Columbus, Miss. May 15.-(Speeial l- Columbus won the second game from the Yazoo and Mississippi valley team of Memphis today hands down. by score of 13 to 5. They never could find Hills curves. Score:
 Columbus. ............S C a } 02 1 5--i3 Memphis .............1 0 0 O 0 0 l.
 Batteries-Eiill and Gray; Haack and Willins. Hitts-Oh Hill. 1; off Haack. Ii. Struck out-By Hill, 19; by Haack, s.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
Commissioners Sale of Real
 Estate.

DY virtue of a decree rendered by the judge ID of the probate court of Jefferson county, Alabama, and for the purpose of distribution thereof, to-wit: Symantha Shipman, Ella Stephenson, r J. Ellard and Reda Ly kes and Freddie Lykes, the undersigned-the eom- missioner appointed by said decree-will sell at public outcry, in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, between the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash on
 MONDAY, THE SD DAY OF JUNE, 1895. the following described real estate, to-wit: southeast fourth of northwest fourth of sec ton tweniy-seyen (27), township sixteen (16), range two (2) west, n,Jefferson county, Alabama.
 70 This, 7th day May 1895.
 L. E. GU LLAHORN, Commi ssioner.
 Heughton Collier, Attorneys.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
SECOND EDITION.
FINANCIAL FACTS.

To the Age-Herald:
 No man living in Alabama has ever bought property, sold commodities or contracted debt except on gold basis. Silver ceased to be a standard in the United States in 1894, and every mone- tary transaction since that date is found ed on the gold dollar unit of 25.S grains nine-tenths fine, as provided in the act of 1887.
 In 1853 there had been coined approx imately 100000 silver dollars and $75.- 000,000 fractional silver halves, quarters and dimes. The law of that year restrict ed the legal tender quality of all frac- tional silver, making 8 the maximum amount that could be offered at one time in payment of a debt. As the fractional silver alone was in circulation and com prised nine-tenths of all coined silver this was practically a relegation of silver to subsidiary rank.
 While the United States was on a pa per basis from 1862 to 1879 gold was the actual standard, all prices as expressed in paper currency being based on the value of that currency in gold. :.
 From 1853 to 1873 the hints coined about $5O0,OO0 in silver and about $50,000,0 900 in fractional silver The act of 1873 discontinued the coinage of the silver dollar and merely limited the legal tender power of the $S, 900, 900 that had been coined, just as the law of 1853 had done the $125, 900, 900 of minor silver The gold that had been coined up to and in- cluding 1873 amounted to $500, 600, GOO. Thus "the monumental crime of the cen tury committed by Ernest Seyd anu Britt ish gold" affected only per cent of our metallic money.
 Not dollar of our redemption money was taken from circulation by the act of 1873; not protest was raised against the enactment of the law by debtor or silver mine owner. The in1ationists of that day did not care for so valuable a money as silver; they clamored for an unlimited issue of irredeemab!e paper. Failing to attain their object, they joined forces with the silver kings, after silver had begun to drop under the weight of phenomenal production.
 In 1873 the total coinage of legal tender silver, since 1792, amounted to $S, 600, Goo. From 1878 to this date full legal tender silver coined at our hints aggregates $360 900. And yet the country has gone to ruin because silver has been un- fairly treated
 It is estimated that we have in the United States in round numbers S55o coo 900 in gold and S55O 00o, 900 ir silver C,n the 1st day of April last the treasury held $140,0O0,00o in gold and $51O ,00o in sil- yer. If silver is The money ef the i.e' pie, why do they permit nine-tenths of it to remain in the treasT-v? Why not clalnor for the circulation ni T rather than for the coinage of tn,.t'
 " r. c HARDINif
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
RICH

NATURES BLOOD PURIFIER, composed of the extracts of roots and herbs growing in our own southern cline. It is strictly vegetable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

NbolIon'e Adapted to any business pro- OloI'S' fession, ruled with printed head Contract and ogs Teoa4e apa Se ees thEossh Correspondence Ssa Ss %1ns sad neer !0 quesy fa,fS RooorJe to any name and save time and iN0Oo'uo money. 5000 used and reordered. All kinds of Labor Saving Records on hand or made to order.
 CHALLEN, Publisher,
 195 Broadway, New York 4-92m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
Our stock of ladies' Oxfords is the best and the cheapest in the city. Birmingham Shoe Co.,, 218 N. 18th Street.
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No Truth in the Story.

Washington, May 15.-It is stated at the war department that there is no truth whatever in the story having it's origin at Columbus, O., to the effect that Secretary Lamont will resign and that Ex-Congressman Outhwaite will suc- ceed him as secretry of war.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
At Memphis.

Memphis, May 15-New Orleans lost the first game of the Memphis series here this afternoon by loose fielding and weak batting work. Carl was knocked out of the box in the second inning. The attendance was light and the game de- void of special interest. The game was called at the end of the eighth inning. core:
 R II E New Orleans. ....2 0 1 ? 0 0 R. 12 6 Batteries-Gillen and O'Meara; Carl, Smith and Bonding. Umpire-Reccius.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington. May 15.-Forecast for Alabama-Fair in southern portion; showers in northern portions; cooler in northern portion; southerly winds, be- coming variable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
BLOOD

AN INF AN l CAN TAKE TT.
 Contains neither potash nor mer- cury, ,butthe essential blood puri- lying and healthrestoring princi- ples of medicinalroots and herbs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

When Baby was sick, VIC gave her Castoria.
 When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castorie.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

Music at East Lake five nights a week for dances by Montana Bros Italian band. Chase's city band every Sum- day, no If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
At Atlanta.

Atlanta Ga. May 15-The Atlantas went up against the Evansville team to- day and were knocked out. Horncr, late of Baltimore, one of Atlantas two new pitchers, was put in the box and got touched for singles, doubles triples game. Score
 R II F Atlanta ........2 00O O-1O II 2 Evansville ......4 0 0 1 3 2 0 #-11 IT 8 Batteries-Horner and Wilson; Moran, Mcfarland and Fields.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

A Correction.-The name of the lady who died with fright during the Pratt City fire Monday was Mrs. Charley Bond instead of Bonner.
 To Meet at Thomas Birmingham To- cal union of Young Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor will hold their next meeting at Thomas Friday evening" The topic for discussion, 'Echoes or the Convention" will be led by Dr. c. A. Merrill All are invited and full at tendance desired. A special dummy Will leave the Florence hotel at 710 p. m. The meting will commence at 7:45.
 Runaway Match-Mr. J. E. Segrest and Miss Maude A. Wilson were mar ried at the Victoria hotel yesterday morning, Rev. $. P. West officiating. It was an elopement. The couple leIt Blocton at Il o'clock the night before and reached Bessemer about daylight. From Bessemer they came to Birmlng- ham and secured the license. Their weird midnight ride will be an event to relate to their chums.
 The Industrial School for Girls.-Eon John Mcqueen went down to Mont gomery yesterday to attend the meet ing of the trustees of the Industrial School for Girls created by the recent general assembly. The trustees VIII meet today to permanently locate the school. Among the cities bidding for it are Birmingham, Anniston, Taladega, Montevallo, Tuskaloosa, Jasper Mont gomery, Camden, Troy and others.
 Of Interest to Ladies.-Miss Dowd a returned missionary from Japan will meet the ladies of the Central Presby- terian church this afternoon at o'clock in the lecture room of the church. Miss Dowd is Mississippi lady. Her home was in Aberdeen. She has spent %um- Der of years in the Japan mission of the Southern Presbyterian church. Her lec- lures are spoken of as deeply interesting and instructive. All the ladies of the church and their lady friends are cor dially invited to be present.
 Good Words for Anniston.-Secretary John B. Reese of the Anniston Com- mercial club and pr. J. l.. Wikle were in the city yesterday en route to Tuska- loosa to attend the Episcopal diocesan council MT. Reese gave a good report of the outlook for Anniston's future, and said that city would have a credit able exhibit at the Atlanta exposition. He said every manufacturing estab- lishment in that city had agreed to con tribute to the Alabama exhibit fund. and that they were now only awaiting to hear from Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile. Annston is all right, he said.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

Music at East Lake five nights a week for dances by Montana Bros Italian band. Chase's city band every Sun day. 4 10 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

nature, % E symptoms and durability, By home treatment, of such diseases. The Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y., will, on receipt of this notice, with 10 cents tin stamps for postage) mail, sealed in plain envelope, a copy of this useful book. It should be read by every young man. parent and guardian in the land.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

There has been a big ad- vance in the price of straw mattings within the last few days. We are still offering choice patterns at l2 1-2c and 15c per yard.
 Alice Carpet Co.,, 2d Avenue and 2lst Street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

Gasoline stoves repaired at J. E. Gossett's, 2OO5 2d ave. 4-2S-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

We are headquarters for gents tan shoes. Birming- ham Shoe Co.,, 2l8 N. 18th Street. 4-I8-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
COLD WEATHER.

OOIlD
 Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become a regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
 11-29 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16
TO THE PUBLIC

TO THE PUBLIC
 We are now offering pure and delicious wines, such as claret, 50 cents per gallon; sherry, 70 cents per gallon; port, 75 cents per gallon. We can do this because we are agents for the largest wine producers in California. We also keep large stock of imported wines and liquors, which we will sell a. reasonable prices.
 M. & A. WISE,
 Successors to $. Wise & Co.,, Corner Twentieth street and Morris ave- nue. 11-3 tf2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-16

Repairs for any stove at J. E. Gossett's, 20O5 2d avenue. 4-2S- 1mo