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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
REPUBLICANS PLANS.
They Will Revise the Tariff Slightly and Give President Power to Sell 3 Per
 Cent Bunds.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The following is stated on the best authority to be the plan of relief which will be discussed by the ways and means committee during the Christmas recess, which it Is eonfi- dently expected will be entered upon on Monday next:
 The programme. which the republican leaders of the house have now tentatively in mind is to temporarily provide from $S0,000,000 to S45,000,0O0 mere revenue by some brief amendments of the tariff not involving general tariff revision these amendments to expire at the end of thirty months; to give the secretary of the treasury authority to issue a per cent bond as a popular loan to maintain the coin redemption fund and for no other purpose, with proviso that the re- deemed greenbacks shall not be used to meet current expenses, but be retained so long as necessary as part of the re- demption fund; to authorize national banks to issue circulating notes to the par of bonds deposited as security, and to reduce the tax on national bank cir culation, and to authorize the issue of certificates of indebtedness to meet a temporary deficiency of the revenue until the revenue can be provided.
 Committees Getting Together.
 
 calls were issued for the meeting of several of the more important commit tees, in order that the transaction of business might be begun at the earliest possible moment MT. Dingley had the ways and means committee to assemble for organization. This was effected, re- appointing the present clerks, who will hold over until January l. Then the committee adjourned to meet Monday. The committees on appropriations and on banking and currency will meet at Il a. m. Monday. MT. Walker, chairman of the latter committee, says he intends to push the consideration and prepara- ton of a bill to meet the suggestions of the presidents financial message as rap idly as possible.
 MT Hit says he will call a meeting of the committee on foreign affairs early in the week.
 Nominations Confirmed.
 The senate, in executive session, today confirmed the following nominations:
 Brlg.-Gen. Welsey Merritt, to be major general.
 Col. Zenas R. Bliss, to be brigadier-gen- eral.
 Col. William P. Craighill, to be chief of engineers and brigadier-general.
 Coh T. H. Stanton, to be paymaster- general and brigadier-general.
 There were also various other army promotions in the quartermaster-gene als', judge-advocate generals, medical engineer and cavalry arms.
 Postmasters-Texas: F. M. Adams, Forney; O. D. Baker, Uvalde; A. l.. Board, Seymour; W. M. Compton, Me ridian; J. c. Green, Mineral Wells; J. E. Green, Giddings; s. A. Hill, Jr, Belle vile; c. w. McNeil. Laredo; E. R. Man ming, Albany; T. M. Matthews, Athens; o. Y Rathbun, Whitewright; E. E. Solo, mon, Baird F. M. Tate, Outphur Springs; Sallie West Hillsboro; w. G. Williams, mon, Baird; F. M. Tate, Sulphur Springs; The vice-president has signed his signature to the Venezuelan commission bill It now goes to the president for his approval
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
A TERRIBLE POSSIBILITY.
A Crisis Imminent in London Worse Than That Caused by the Failure of the
 Earrings.

London, Dec. 21.-After a flat opening of the market on the stock exchange American securities recovered, but they did not sustain their recovery fully at the close. The other markets closed bet ter under the influence of an improve ment in consols, which movement is taken to indicate that influential circles consider the political tension better. Those looking beneath the surface ap- prehend that unless the political situa- ton improves there will be a crisis in London worse than that caused by the failure of the Earrings, not on account Of the American railroad shares, but on ac- count of American railroad bonds, which are held not only by private parties in England. but many insurance companies and similar institutions These bonds are already unSaleablc.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
THE CHURCHES.

Church of the Advent, fourth Sunday in advent-Holy communion, 7:30 a. m. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m; morning prayer and litany, Il a. m.; evening prayer. 7:30 D. m; Christmas day. early celebration, a. m.; full service and holy communion. 10:30 a. m. Thomas J. Beard, rector.
 At the Southside Baptist church Dr. Hale breaches this morning on ''The ln- carnation," and at 7:30 continues the series of Sunday evening lectures, the theme being Voices From Paris"
 At the Christian church this morning and interesting subject will be treated of in discourse by J. M. Watson pastor. At 7:30 D. m. there will be an address by Rev. Pendleton Cheek Rev. Mr Cheek is from Kentucky, and is visiting his parents. MT. and Mrs, T. r. Cheek, on the North Highlands. Everybody cor dially invited to attend these services.
 Rev. S. H. Chester, D. D., secretary of foreign missions for the Southern Pres byterian church, is in the city He will preach this morning for Rev. John Bar bour, at the South Highlands church, and at night at the First Presbyterian church. This afternoon at o'clock, at the First Presbyterian church, Dr. Chester will ad- dress meeting of ladies. All ladies are cordially invited to attend.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
'FOR NEXT YEAR q Southern Association MagnateS in Session Here. lC MEMBERSHIP APPLIED FOR By Birmingham and Other Cities, But the
 Magic City Is the Fayorte-NashvIe
 Awarded the Penant

The directors of the Southern Associa- tion of Baseball Clubs held a meeting in parlor No. 1 at the Morris hotel last night, at which the following representa- tives were present:
 J. B. Nicklin, Chattanooga, president.
 Atlanta J. B. Allen.
 Montgomery, B. L. Holt and R. H. Jones.
 New Orleans, Henry Powers.
 Nashville, George T. Stallngs and pr. R. L. c. White. Dr. White also held the proxy for Evansville.
 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 and remained in session until 11.30, the greater portion of the time being devot- ed to consideration of money matters. The financial condition of the association was found to be good and the trustees oi the guarantee fund were instructed to draw the same from the bank and return to the different clubs.
 The penant for the season of 1895 was awarded to Nashville. The dispute over the pennant arose over a game played in Montgomery between the Montgomery and Atlanta teams. Atlanta claimed that the game was merely an exhibition game and had no place in the champion ship series. The pennant was awarded to Nashville at the Chattanooga meeting
  Atlanta protested and the action of the Chattanooga meeting was nullified by President Nicklin to await further con sideration of the matter. The former ac- tion of the directors was ratified last night.
 Applications for membership were read from Birmingham, Memphis, Little Rock and Terre Haute, but action on them was deferred until today, when another meeting will be held
 The election of officers for the year 1896 was also deferred until today.
 The cities that are at present members are Nashville, Evansville. Atlanta, Mont gomery, Mobile and New Orleans. Two more cities are needed to complete the circuit
 The outlook for the season of 1896 is very encouraging and the magnates have high hopes of a very successful baseball year
 7 The directors are anxious to have Bir- mingham represented in the association next year and it is highly probable that one of the two vacancies will be filled by a Magic City team.
 The lovers of the national game are very anxious to see Birmingham go in the association and there is hardly a doubt of their wishes being gratified 2 At il 30 the meeting adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
MONTGOMERY MATTERS.
Timbermen Are Anxious for a Heavy Rain. Governor Oates Has Made 1900
 Appointments.

Montgomery. Dec. H.-(Special)- Timbermen in south Alabama would rather have big rain for a Christmas gift than anything else, in spite of the fact that the balance of the world is against them on the proposition. The streams in South Alabama are almost filled with logs. There has been no rain of sufficient importance since September 1 to raise the streams sufficiently to float the logs on to the mills. and the conse- quence is the supply has given out. A 5-foot rise would be a godsend to the lumbermen.
 Appointments in Year.
 Governor Oates has during his year of service made more than 1900 appoint ments. They are apportioned as follows:
 Judges, special judges, clerks chancel- lors, sheriffs, tax collectors and county commissioners, 47; justices of the peace, notarteS public, conStables, etc., S27; Con- federate pension examiners, 19S; chair men board of equalization, 66; mine in spectors, 4; board of pharmacy 8; em- balmers, 5; ladies to woman's depart ment, Atlanta Cotton States exposition, IA; drummers to Atlanta Cotton States exposition, 8; commissioner of deeds, 15; Mexican exposition, 6.
 School trustees as follows: Girls h. dustrial school, Il; Florence Normal school, 4; Troy Normal school, B. Hamil- ton school, 6; Bailey Springs university, 6; Blountsville school, 6; Springfield school, 3.
 Total, 1232.
 The governor has pardoned and re- mitted fines in 164 cases, has granted a respite in one, and has commuted two death sentences to life imprisonment.
 Taylor Townsend Dead.
 Taylor Townsend, a negro murderer, was hanged by the sheriff of Fillmore county at Wetumpka yesterday. He murdered Phil Crenshaw, another negro. near there last fall. On the scaffold he confessed to his crime and said his wick edness was chargeable to bad whisky, bad women and pistols. Like the reg ulation gallows, victim he told of his re- pentance, told of seeing the pearly gates standing ajar and the angels beckoning to him, and when the trap was sprung he met his doom with smile on his face. His neck was broken
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
GORDON AROUSED CHICAGO.
He Made a Patriotic Speech and Created
 Great Enthusiasm.

Great Enthusiasm.
 Chicago, Dec. 21.-Gen. John B. Cor don of Georgia delivered a stirring ad- dress tonight at Central music hall on the First Days of the Confectionery" and incidentally struck a popular chord by patriotic reference to the contin- gency of war with Great Britain. In dwelling with mingled sentiments of pathoS and humor on the unbreakable spirit which dominated the soldiers of the north and south General Cor don exclaimed that this was the spirit which lived among millions of boys in the union today, the sons of those who saved the union and with it the republic could enforce the Monroe doctrine or any other doctrine. If this spirit was trans mitted to posterity the united republic could bid defiance to the world in arms. He said "In the face of the contingency which is just In front of us; in view of our melancholy complications with the British nation, the question is in order, will this republic produce such leaders for coming events as the north and south gloried in and such heroes as were be- hind them? l answer, yes. Whatever may be the measureless calamity of war with England, if the honor and safety of the republic required 1t I speak for the southland when I say that with all their sufferings under conditions of war, they will be found with absolute unan- imity and with unbounded enthusiasm, saying that argument is exhausted and that they will stand by our arms. un- dertake to say for the ex-Confederates, gray-headed as they are, that they will rally to the old flag of this republic with the first tocsin of war and their old rebel yell will be heard beyond the Canadian borders"
 Great cheering folloed this sentiment
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
WITH THE CHURCH LADIES'
Their Bazaars We'll Patronized-The Metho- dists Closed Last Nght-Two
 Yet Open.

The Methodist bazaar closed last night after most successful week. The ladies were handsomely rewarded for their efforts in getting up the bazaar. Nearly all the articles remaining unsold were disposed of at auction yesterday after noon.
 Cumberland Prcsby byterians.
 The ladies of the Cumberland Presby- terian church are very much elated over the success they have so far attained with their carnival of days. The attend , ance has been much greater than they expected and the receipts corresponding ly large.
 A .new supply of articles was received yesterday and the sales were considera- bly more than for any previous day. The carnival will be open tomorrow and Tues day. Before closing Tuesday night the Sunday school banks of the children will be opened.
 The Catholics.
 Last night was the banner night at the Catholic bazaar, which has been well patronized all the week. Numbers of handsome articles were disposed of and the ladies in charge of the various tables express themselves as duly satisfied with the result of the weeks work. The choc- olate table, presided over by Miss Mary McCrossin, has been the center of at traction, and successful to a degree both artistically and financially.
 Among the articles disposed of last night a handsome umbrella from Mrs. . Charles Roy's table went to MT. Harry Jones. It brought s22.30 A large vase from the same booth netted $2050, and was borne off by Mr. P. A. Boggan. On the Children of Mary's table a cake bas- ket was disposed of for S25 to Mrs. P Byrne.
 Taken altogether 1t was most sue cessful evening, the receipts being mate ri a attendance from Pratt City.
 Interest in the cabinet contest grows with each evening. and he is now con sidered bright prophet who can pick the winner" As the contest stands now MT J. D. Hillhouse leads, counting $40 votes on his score. MT. J. B. Clifford comes next with 325. and Mir. James Ly- nagh with 265.
 The contest will come off Monday night, when the bazaar will close.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
SILVER MEN DISSATISFIED.
One ofThem Said That It Is Their Turn
 Go "Duck Hlntlnp

Washington, Dec. 21.-The strong sil- yer men in the senate do not disguise their dissatisfaction with the presidents s last message. One of them said today that now it was congress turn to go duck hunting, and congress would do it. They say that if there is danger in the financial situation, the president should have sounded his note of alarm earlier. Silver men also do not hesitate to say that the president cannot get through the senate such legislation as will be sat- isfactory to him, and that absolutely nothing would be accomplished by con gress staying here.
 Despite this there appears to be sen- timent among the democrats of the sen- ate that they should show a proper re- spect for the message, and remain, re- gardless of the expected uselessness of the session. The indications are that the congress will abandon its recess but that financial legislation will not result there from.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
M'GRUE FATALLY STABBED
The Wounds Received Ina Quar-
 rel With Mason.
SELF-DEFENSE IS CLAIMED
Mason Arrested by Officer Johnson at an Early Hour This Morning His Version of
 the Affair.

Frank 1fcGrue was badly cut last night about 12 o'clock at First avenue and Thirteenth street.
 He has four deep stabs in his right breast that reach the lungs. which pr. Gibson, the city physician who attended him, thinks are fatal McGrue was cut by E. L. Mason, a fireman on one of the locomotives at the Alice furnace. The weapon used was two-bladed knife, the long, keen blade making the ugly wounds.
 Mason was arrested and brought to the city prison at o'clock this morning by Officer Johnston, one of the mounted police. When asked for his version of the affair Mason told a State Herald re- porter that he preferred not to give the full particulars, which would be made public, he said, Monday morning before Judge Feagin.
 However" said he, q will say this much. as the public might get wrong impression. I am the man who cut Frank McGrue but I had just provo cation. I was in front of Tully's saloon and had some words with Fully, after which started home down First avenue. MT McGrue was inside and followed my companions and myself down the ave- nue. He took up Tully's quarrel and cursed me outrageously. When we reached the Coketon railroad I slackened my pace and let McGrue get in front in order to avoid trouble. Instead of going on he turned around and cursed me again I saw that a fight would be pushed on me. He advanced towards me and stopped to pick up a rock.
 Did he strike at you with the rock?" asked the reporter.
 NO. didn't give him time. l cut him with my knife. He fell there and we went on. I had not gone far and wanted to go back for doctor, and 1 would have done so if had known how badly he was hurt"
 Mason asked the reporter If McGrue was seriously hurt. and when informed what pr. Gibsons opinion was he said he was sorry it was so bad, but believed that he was justified in the act that he committed
 Both parties are married and both are young men.
 McGrue lives on Seventh street, near the rolling mills. One of his friends went for Mrs McGrue. and she came to the city hospital. Her husband was under the influence of opiates and could not an- swer her grief-stricken calls when she arrived but she sat there and watched by his bedside.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
War Money Appropriated.

Rome, Dec. 21.-The senate this even ing discussed and approved by a large majority. the credit asked for by the gov ernment to carry on the campaign in Abyssinia. Statements were made by Prime Minister Crispi and Senor Son nino. minister of the treasury, that the government had no intention of occupy ing Abyssinian province of Shoa. Ita- ly's aim they said, was to recover and re- tain the territory that she had already occupied for the defense and security of her colony in Erythrea.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
AN IMPORTANT ELECTION.
Democrats Gain Control of Maryland Sen-
 ate by Close Vote.


 Westminster Md, Dec. 21-Dr Joshua w. Herring, democrat, was elect ed to the state senate from this (CarrolD county today by majority of seven teen over Dr. Jacob J. Weaver, republi- can. Much interest was centered in this special election, made necessary because of the death of Senator P. J. Bennett, because the complexion of the state sen- ate depended on the result. Both parties made vigorous canvass, and the lead ers of each side claimed victory until the last ballot was counted.
 The upper house of the legislature will be composed of fourteen democrats and twelve republicans. The democrats will elect the president, who will succeed to the governorship in the death or resig- nation of Governor-Elect Lowndes. They will also decide the contested cleo tion cases from Queen Anne, Kent and Calvert counties and largely control leg islation, and. if they are so disposed, can harass Governor Lowndes by refusing to confirm his appointments
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Enrland Wrong.

Paris. Dec. 21-Gen. Guzman Blanco of Venezuela said today that it would be easy to prove that England was wrong in her dispute with Venezuela. When Sir Robert Schomburg marked out his boundary line, he said, Vene- zuela protested against it and England replied that the line was only a geo. graphical one and afterward removed the boundary posts which had been set upon Schomburg's line.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Judpe Noise Sustained

New Orleans, Dec. 21.-The supreme court today decided against the power of the district attorney to enter nolle prose- qui in the Henry Bier case without the consent of the lower court. This has been positively refused by Judge Noise. Bier is a capitalist convicted of perjury in connection with the extension of street car franchises.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22

of the London Baltic. the principal grain exchange of London, which was read by President McCord from the rostrum of the exchange. It was as follows: At the annual dinner of the Baltic last night Yankee Doodle was received with loud cheers and the health of the United States with three times three" The mem bers of the produce exchange greeted the reading of the message with loud ap- plause.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Sideboards and dining room furniture at Jacobs.
ANOTHER VICTIM
Of the Bumpers-George w. Cousson's Arm
 Crushed,

MT. George W. Cousson. a brakeman on the Georgia Pacific division line from this city to Coalburg, while attempting to couple freight cars Friday got his left arm caught between the bumpers and crushed. MT. Cousson was the city circulator of the State during it's exist ence and has many friends. who will re- gret to hear of his accident
 Dr. Copeland attended him and he Is doing as well as could be expected.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Send your mail orders to us for holiday slippers.
 The Smith Shoe Go.
POLLOCK-SPEPHENS CONCERT.
Pupils of That Institution Give Delightful
 Entertainment,

An entertainment was given by the pupils of the Pollock-Stephens institute last night, consisting of an excellent pro- gramrne of music and recitations.
 The young ladies attending this insti- tuition have made marked progress in their studies under the tutelage of their accomplished teachers.
 Quite a number of friends and patrons of the school were present to witness the exercises, which they enjoyed immensely.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Killed bv Electricitv.

Augusta Ga., Dec Civilian Car son, an employe of the Augusta Tele- phone company was instantly killed this morning by a shock from the telephone wire He was at work on the Bon Air hotel and while handling the telephone wire it became crossed with the electric light wire, and he was killed before as- sistance could be rendered.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
WILL MEET IN BIRMINGHAM.
Lumbermen From Texas, Arkansas, Mis-
 souri and Mississippi.

Montgomery, Dec. 21.-A meeting of the Alabama Lumber company Qimited) was held in this city today. But little busi- ness was transacted. On January the price committee from the states of Ala bama, Texas, Arkansas. Mississippi and Missouri will meet in Birmingham, when a price list will be adopted for the states ranraSpptqd
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Blank Books "ready-made" and "made to order" Rob- erts & Son, 1909 2d avenue.
12-22-St
Texas New Bishop.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 21.-The Episcopal convention of the old diocese of Texas adjourned tonight. after adopting con stitution and electing Rt Rev. A. c. Gar rett bishop of the new Dallas diocese. The constitution provides that Dallas shall be the see city of the new diocese and St. Matthew's cathedral the see ca-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
WILL LAY THE CORNERSTONE.

The corner stone of the new Cumber- land Presbyterian church, at Fifth ave- nue and Eighteenth street. will be laid at 80 D. m. next Friday. Rev. Ira Landreth of Nashville will be present and deliver an address. The Cumber- land Presbyterian congregation request the choirs of all the churches of the city to attend the services and assist in the singing.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
Hatch Brothers.

New York, Dec.--21.-The failure of Hatch Brothers was announced at the New York stock exchange at 11;15 a. m. The firm consisted of W. B. Hatch and Horace Hatch, with the former as the board member. The firm conducted it's business at No. 66 Broadway.