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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
UNION SPRINGS.
The Telephone Wires Being Strung to Mont
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 gomery- Personal.
 Union Springs, May 27.-(Special Cor respondence.)- .)-Rev. R. c. Jeter, pastor of the Trinity church in this city and Troy, has, much to the regret of his many friends, been removed to Opelika and Auburn
 The workmen began putting up the telephone today, and we hope at no dis tant day to be connected with Montgom- cry and other cities. J1 Mrs. J. D. Cohen of Tennessee is wis., iting her parents in this city. p Miss Lucy Randle is visiting friends in Troy.
 Dr. S. J. Foster, who has been confined to his bed for three weeks is slowly inn proving.
 Messrs. A. Miles, F. J. Frazer and Wil- liam Rosenstihl, who attended the re- union at Houston, returned this morn- ing and report a delightful trip. u Mrs. Dr. Tom S. Harris of Omega is visiting her father in this city.
 Messrs. o. c. Hanes and c. D. GhoI- ston went to Montgomery last night. Judge S. T. Frazer and lady returned this morning from a Weeks visit to Texas and Mexico.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest Report R>!al!l! >!l!! Rskdssl: RRskldRs
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

have been humbled. and the powers that be strive to humble us more that others may be exalted and clothed in our spells. We only ask justice, and if. as is claimed, this great and expensive system of sewers is an immediate necessity (which IS not admtteD, give us in return for our annual payments for these public improvements the city's obligation re- deemable in payment of our city taxes
 In this way the city holds a gracious trust on our property upon which to base credit and obtain money, and the liberal term of ten years in which to re- deem her pledge. If the city cannot exist upon these not over just and honorable terms then in all righteousness let her crumble to dust and ashes and let us all go down together. Very respectfully.
 1T L. RORERTSON
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
THE BAR ASSOCIATION
Meets and Takes Suitable Action With Refer ence to the Death of Col.
 C. W. Hewitt.

The Bar association convened in the city court room yesterday at noon to take some action on the death of Colonel Hewitt.
 It was one of the largest meetings the association ever held. although no mo- tice of such meeting had been given.
 on motion of Mir. John P. Tillman, who called the meeting to order, MT. A. D. Lane was elected chairman and MT. James A. Mitchell was then elected sec retary.
 On motion of MT. James H. Little a committee of five, with the chairman of the meeting as its chairman, was ap- pointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Colonel Hewitt. The chair appointed the following gentlemen on the committees: A. A. Coleman, James H. Little, J. J. Garrett. F. K. Campbell and A. o. Lane, chairman.
 On motion of MT. s. D. Weakley a committee of five lawyers who would volunteer to sit up with the bereaved family was appointed as follows George H. Huddleston, c. w. Hickman, l.. c. Dickey, J. J. Altman and J. A. Mitchell
 A motion offered by R. J. Lowe and adopted requested the courts of record to stand adjourned today out of respect to the memory of the deceased
 Capt Frank s. White made a motion that a committee of three be appointed to wait on the mayor and ask him to re- quest that the business houses of the city be closed during the hour of the fu- neral today. The motion prevailed and the chair appointed on the committee Messrs. Frank s. White John P Till man and A. G. Smith.
 The meeting adjourned on motion of MT. D. H. Cabaniss until 9:30 o'clock this morning, at which hour the bar will meet in the chancery court room and proceed in a body to the funeral.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
SYLACAUGA,
A Comrade of the Old Vets Answers the Roll
 Call on High.

Sylacauga, May 27. 7.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-On Friday night at Odena, his home. there passed away one of the pioneers of Talladega county, Capt. John Oden. He was born in 1923, and had been a resident of this section for sixty two years. No one of our citizens was better or more widely known. His was warm and generous nature, and pros, perity or diversity found him the same true friend. AS soldier he was brave loyal and daring, and received his pro- motion for gallant conduct on the field Like all the south's brave sons who fol- lowed the flag of the Confederacy he had very tender regard for his com- rades who wore the gray, and was loved and esteemed by them. He leaves a de- voted wife and five children-two sons and three daughters, all married The funeral services were beld in the Meth odist church on Sunday morning in the presence of a large crowd of s6rrowing friends, conducted by Rev T. P, Roberts He was buried with the beautiful cere- monies of the Masonic fraternity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
TUSKHGEE.
Court Notes-A Chapter of Crimes and Cas-
 ualties-Personal and Other Notes.

ualties-Personal and Other Notes.
 Tuskegee, Ala, May 2S-(Special Correspondence.)-Co court was in session last week. Lewis John ston, white man, who raised quite a disturbance some time ago at Swamp by trying to run away with MT. Wadsworths wife and threatening his life, was tried on a charge of carry ing concealed weapons and fined $50 and costs. He was in jail at the time the warrant was sworn out being unable to make a peace bond. It is said that he iss wanted in another county for embezZle- ment.
 Albert Brewer a colored deputy sher iff and Lucius Echols, colored night marshal, had a difficulty last night at a place called the Flat" in the suburbs of town Albert was mauled over the head with a club fracturing his skull in several places. He fired one shot, but without effect. Lucius was arrested and placed in jail, but was afterwards re- leased. The trouble was about woman.
 Another difficulty occurred here last night between two negro women. One, in company with several others, went to the house of another. called her to the door and tried to cut her to pieces. The trouble was about a man.
 Judge Hurt and MT. Will Carr, while driving down the street a few days ago, came very near being kicked out of the DUSSN. Ilull ldiSGt HID uiii- brella, when the horse became fright ened and began kicking the buggy to pieces They both rolled out, but not. however, until MT. Carr had received several slight licks on the leg.
 About twenty-five or thirty white peo- pie went out to hear Rev. Winchester Donald of Boston, successor to Phillips Brooks preach the commencement ser mon at the normal school.
 The Epworth league gave a delightful sociable at the residence of Judge Cobbs a, few evenings ago.
 Rains during the past few days have helped the looks of vegetables very much. Invitations have been issued to the annual hop. which will be given during commencement week.
 Messrs. c. w. Thompson and Lye Story attended the reunion at Houston
 Miss Bessie Reid, a charming young lady of Greenville is the gust of Miss Pearl Griffin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
SPRING LAKE.
Anniversary of Spring Lake College Litera'
 " Societies-Col. Wards Address.

ly OOcleuleS-OOl. Waru 5 AuuIeSS.
 Springville, May 2S-(Special Corre- spondence.) )--The following programme of exercises of the Lovett and Clionian Literary societies was successfully ren- dered last evening: Music by orchestra; i; salutatory, Capt. F. F. Osborn; vocal duet, Misses Forman and Perkins; reef tations by Misses Laney and Walker; quartette, Moonlight On the Lake, oration, J. B. Stovall; instrumental duet, Trades Assembly March," essays by Misses Forman, Nunnelly and Perkins; debate-subject, Resolved, That the president of the United States should be elected by the popular vote;" affirmative, Lieut.. C. l.. Frazier and Capt J. D. McClendon; negative, Capt. r. F. Os- born and Lieut. L. P McClendon.
 The judges, Drs. Mclaughlin and Ash and Rev. J. S. Porter, complimented both sides for their excellent speeches, and rendered their decision for "ora- tory, good English, gesture and argu- ment," in favor of the affirmative.
 Colonel Ward delivered the annual ad- dress today at 10 a. m. His effort fully sustained his excellent reputation on such occasions.
 President Lovett was master of cere- monies.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
HUNTSVILLE.
Lightning Strikes a uou @ Second Time.
 Normal School Commencement.

Lightning Strikes Q uou. Second Time.
 Normal School Commencement.
 Huntsville, May 27.-(Special Corre- spondenee) 1.-The old saying that light ming will not strike twice in the same place was disproved here yesterday dur ing the heavy thunder storm. About 9 o'clock in the morning while the storm was raging fierce and strong bolt of lightning struck the residence of MT. w. $. Wells, corner of Holmes and Green streets. Brick and shingles were scat tered here and there, but no other dam age was done. MT. Wells was herself i'll the house at the time and was badly frightened The house was struck simi- larly on a previous occasion.
 The normal school commencement eX- ercises began yesterday with an address at a. m., by Prof Henry Hopkins of the Florence public school, before the Young Mems Christian association. It was an eloquent and forceful speech.
 The baccalaureate address, at Il a. m., by pr. Alexander Crummell of Wash ington, noted colored divine, was very interesting.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

The Courier-Journal is responsible for the statement that a Kentucky states man says it is not the gold in the dollar! but the stamp of the government upon the gold, that gives the coin it's purchas- ing power. Yet, if ten eagles are melted up and the government imprint lost, the bullion is easily redeemable in gold coin of equal value, less the price of ihintage. The governments imprint is all right, but the metal itself makes a mighty good backing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
THE MAYOR REQUESTS
That Business Houses Be Closed During the
 Hour of the Funeral
Mayors Office.

Mayors Office,
 Birmingham, Ala, May 2S1S95. To the Citizens of Birmingham Following up the suggestion and re- quest conveyed to me by the Birming- ham bar hereby suggest to you the pro- priety of closing your respective places of business today between the hours of 10 and Il a. m., in order to do honor to the memory of one of our most esteemed, and respected citizens, the Hon. G. w. Hewitt, whose remains will today be laid to rest from the Church of the Ad- vent.
 Upon rare occasions these requests are made by the head official of your city, and l now request that you will unite in paying this last tribute to one who in his life time did much for our people. Respectfully,
 J. A. VANHOOSE,
 Mayor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
A Severe Hail Storm.

The Tuscaloosa Evening Times says: News reached town today that a severe hail storm visited MT. w. T. Hintons plantation, below Taylorville, yesterday and completely destroyed his crop Corn was cut to pieces and the tender cotton plants were totally annihilated. The fruit trees also were stripped. Strange to relate, the storm was confined to MT. Hinton's plantation. The loss is a se- riOlIS one
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
TROY.
Annual Sermon Before the State Normal
 School Epworth League.

Troy. May 27.-(Special Correspond ence.)-At the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday morning Dr. Briggs preached the annual sermon before the state normal school It was a most pow erful and convincing sermon and was based on the text, "A little child shall lead them" As a pulpit orator Dr. Briggs ranks high, and on this occasion he sustained his past record. He dwelt particularly on 'normalism," new edu- cation" and well trained teachers" The exercises will continue tonight and dur ing the remainder of the week.
 The Epworth league had an interest ing meeting yesterday afternoon and large crowd was in attendance despite the indictment weather. A delightful en- tertainment was decided on for Friday night, and committees were appointed for same
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Notice to City Democratic Executive Com.
 mittee.

The members of the city democratic executive committee. of which Hon. q. w. Hewitt was the distinguished chair man. are requested to meet at the city hall promptly at 9:30 a. m. today and proceed in a body to the funeral of tho deceased as a mark of respect.
 PATRICK BRENNAN
 Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

All Americans are proud of the new steamship St. Louis, the largest vessel ever built in this country She has just gone on her trial trip, and will enter the regular New York and Southampton run at once, keeping pace with the other ocean greyhounds. Her gross tonnage is 1,229.21 tons, net 5s93.73
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Attention, Camp Hardee.

A special meeting of this camp is o'clock a. m. All members will assem- ble at the hall, No. 1S20k Second av- enue, to take such action as shall be appropriate in regard to the funeral ser vices of our deceased comrades, Col. G. w. Hewitt and Dr. J. w. Dowsing.
 By order of the commander.
 P. K. McMILLER, Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

Formosa thinks herself capable of maintaining a republican form of gov ernment. She should be permitted to try without interference.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

16-to-1 contemporary speaks of the increasing value of money. Now, the value of a thing is what it will bring in the open market. Money is drug on the New York Exchange, and is loaned for lower rate of interest than ever known before
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
SELMA.
Death of an Hopored Citizen-A New Oil
 Mill Assured.

Selma, May 2S.-(special Corresponds ence)-Mr. W. T, Cawthoh died at the home of MT. Roger apC, Jones on the North Highlands, at 1:30 o'clock this morning, in the s5th year of his age, after an illness of about ten days Re was the father of Dr. A. W, C6wthon of Mobile. For many years he was a resident of Stonewall, Miss. A few months ago Dr. Cawthon, realizing, on account of his fathers advanced years, that he could not live great while lonas CT, moved him to this city where he could look after his comfort in his de.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Notice to the Bar of Birmingham.

At meeting of the Birmingham bar. held May 2S, 1895, motion was carried that the bar attend the funeral of Col. Goldsmith W. Hewitt in a body The bar Will accordingly meet at the chan cery court room by 9:30 o'clock Weakness day morning for that purpose.
 A. o. LANE, Chairman. JAMES A. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

One of the trade journals says that a Southern railroad has ordered nine To- comotives of the Baldwin works. to be delivered in two weeks. Ii is said to be the Southern Railway.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

I. zangwill, the writer, is reported tC have answered in reply to a query: a have no Christian name, my mother called me Isaac."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Rev. Dr. Poston pead.

Richmond, Va. May 2S.-News was re- ceived here of the death in Lexington this morning of Rev. Dr. Thomas l.. Poston, one of the most prominent Presbyterian ministers in the state. He was for several years pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Cyrene Commandery No. 10 Knights Temp.
 lar.
Birmingham. Nav 2s

Birmingham, May 2s Sir Knight: You are hereby requested to report at the asylum of this command cry Wednesday morning. May 29, at 9;3O o'clock for the purpose of attending the funeral of Sir Knight Goldsmith w. Hewitt. Courteously yours,
 Wm. B. PHILLIPS, Attest: Eminent Commander, i M. D. MONTAGUE, Recorder
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

If that little flee newspaper yclept, the Bessemer Weekly, don't quit growing and barking at the Age-Herald's heels eve will have it impounded, for the dog days are nigh on to US.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

The death of Hon. Walter Q. Gresham removes from the stage of American greatness and patriotic activity one of the foremost men of the age true citizen, soldier, lawyer, statesman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

MT. Whitney does not doubt the success of Democracy in New York State in 1896 ] and the exercise of good common sense by Democrats throughout the country will carry the National Democratic ticket to easy victory
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

In 1873 the amount of money in circu- lation per capita in the United States was $1S.03. That was before the"crime" was committed. In 1894 it was $2269 per capita. The per capita circulation in Great Britain is $1934.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

Neill Bros circular states as an abso- lute fact that the cotton acreage has been greatly decreased.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

The Tammany tiger is said to be no relation of the species from Bengal Judging from the last three letters in the Bengal fellows name he ought to be a relative of certain class of politi- clans.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

It would be quite like President CIeve- land and highly pleasing to the masses of the American people if he were to name Hon. William L. Wilson as the successor of the lamented Gresham. He would honor that position as would no other living Democrat. Thoroughly equipped for the responsible duties of the high office, and in thorough accord with the views of the President. he appears to be the probable successor. Hon. Don M. Dickinson, with his lingo proclvities, does not seem to be available just now for the first portfolio, but would make a first-rate Postmaster-Ge and this is the Age -Heralds ticket.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
Special to Ladies.

It would pay you-to call on Mrs. J. c. Johnston, 20141s Second avenue. She has begun summer prices for dressmaking.
 may 2S-sun&wed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

The designers of life preservers com plain that their business for the sum mer has been spoiled by the balloon sleeve. No woman Is afraid of the water now. her sleeves being ample protection
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

The constitution does not give man the right to vote. The franchise is a privilege. not a right
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

MT. DeBardeleben, MT. Roberts, MT. Bowron, MT. Adger MT. Aldrich and several other citizens of Birmingham are large holders of the stock of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The recent advance in the price of this stock. causing it to treble in value, has put at least $1.0OO0OO to the credit of these gentlemen. This sum will come into the Birmingham district and will be usad to develop it's resources. One of the gentlemen above mentioned has cleared $2OO,OO0 by the rise in this stock. and he will at once invest that sum in steel plant in this district Another will invest the earnings of his stock in new coal mine. This means more work for hundreds of men,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

Not a single one Of Cleveland's ap- pointees in Alabama was at the Mem phis convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

TRAVELLING AGENTS. Mir. John P. Carpenter and Mir. J. H. West a1e regularly authorized travelling agents of the Age Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29
AGE-HERALD.
FRANK P. OBRIEN, Editor and Proprietor
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 Notice to Subscrbers-When subscribers desire to have their papers changed, they must specify where the paper is now going and where they wish 1t changed to- watch the label on your paper and see when your time expires.
 The Age-Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where it has no regular correspondent news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully recelved>
 All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length, should be written on. only one side of the sheet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-29

TELEPHONE CALLS. Business Office, Editorial Rooms 231 All calls after o'clock D. m. should be sent to the Editorial Rooms.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-23
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

William L. Wilson of Virginia Found HIS
an Open Sesame to the Treasury Building.
Under the rule of the department the
treasury building is not open to the
general public after 3 O'Clock in the aft
ernoon. At each doorway is awatohman
who admits only persons supplied with
passes and officials who can identity
themselves as entitled to special priv
leges. A member Of congress or cab
met minister, on presenting his card or
stating his position, will be admitted.
To other persons the watchmen are
properly Indifferent One afternoon aft
or Q O'Clock had struck and the doors
were manned as usual a difiident look.
ing man, with iron gray hair and how'
ing mustache, sought entrance and was
denied admittance. BE got In finally.
and later on in the Office Of the comp
troller Of the treasury detailed his az.
periences. .t3s = 2E''. : ,.'.S 8.
IT started to tell the watchman I was
Q member of the house Of representa-
tives, but then I recollected it was after
the 4th 80 March and the people Of my
district had neglected to send me back
to represent them. Then / thought ]
would say I was member Of the, cab
met. ] had it on my lips, bnt felt the
man might throw me down stairs. o.
course I have been confirmed by the
senate as postmaster general, but ! will
not qualify for some weeks yet TO tell
the truth. / didn't know just how te
satisfy that Waterman, and it began to
dawn on me wasn't much Of anything
So I just told him my name was Will
liam L. Wilson of West Virginia, ane
he let me in. Chicago Tribune.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-23
A Woman Commissioner.

Miss Emerson of San Francisco was
appointed commissioner Of the United
States court Of land claims a few days
ago. The position is to some extent ju.
dicial. Commissioner Emerson will
take testimony as an examining officer
and will decide whether the statements
made before her are relevant, competent
and material or the opposite. Miss EN-,
erson's appointment came about in this
way: When Attorney Thomas Ball OF
Virginia was in California last sum.
mer, Miss Emerson proved herself
very valuable assistant to him in his IN
vestigations under the Indian depreda
ton act. Together they made tour o.
inquiry from Eureka to Los Angeles
and when Mr. Ball returned to Wash
ington he carried with him high opln
ion of Hiss Emerson's abilities
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-23
:" CARLlsLE's AMBITION.
n Hopes to He Senator BlAckburE's Suc.
xoessor From Kentucky.

h Hopes TO He Senator BlackburE's Suo-
oessor From Kentucky.
According to prominent Kentuckian
Who Is close to Secretary Carlisle, that
gentleman will be candidate for the
senate to succeed Senator Blackburn,
whose term expires March A. 1897, the
fiay when Mr.. Carlisle ceases to be SEQ
rotary of the treasury. Mr.. Carlisle will
not be candidate in the ordinary sense
Of the term, although he will probably
70 into the state and make some speech
es, but as dark horse he will be pre-
pared to take advantage Of anything
that may turn up. Some Of his friends
understand what his hopes are in the
matter and will do everything possible
60 bring about his election. IL is we'll
known that Mr.. Carlisle has always re-
zretted leaving the senate and will be
only too glad to return to that body.
Senator Blackburn, who hopes to be his
own successor, realizes that he has the
fight of his life upon his hands and is
making every preparation for the most
vigorous campaign he ever waged. he
will travel over every part OF the state
and speak wherever he can find an
audience. and in those places remote
from railroads he will visit his constit-
uents ON horseback, stopping at farm
houses overnight, and entertain farmers
wives and admire the children. Black
burn is magnetic sort of chap, witty
and never at loss for clever reply or
q graceful compliment, besides which
he has a fondness for the three things for
which Kentucky is famous-pretty
women, fast horse and good bourbon
whisky. Chicago Times Herald.