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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
RECEIVED AN OVATION.
Meridian Welcomes Her Two Successful Can
 didates With Open Arms.

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 10-(Special)- The people of Meridian turned out en masse tonight to meet the Alabama and Vicksburg train from Jackson and ten der an ovation to Messrs. Kincannon and McInnis, Meridian's successful candi- dates for the democratic nomination for state superintendent of education and railroad commissioner
 Upon the arrival of the train that por- ton of the city adjacent to the union depot was illuminated with bonnres, the band played, the Walthall Guards fired three salutes. and cheer after cheer went up from the immense throng for the suc- cessful candidates, while above the din of the multitude was heard the big guns as they pealed forth welcome that was shared alike by the entire community.
 The gentlemen were conducted to the Southern hotel, where they addressed from the balcony the eimmense crowd that had assembled in the streets.
 Professor Kincannon and Captain Me Innis are both admirably equipped by long study and experience for the duties of the offices to which they have been nominated, and through them the public interest will be promoted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
GREATER LOVE THAN THIS
Hath No Man-He Died Trying to Save His
 Servants Life.

Chicago, Aug. 10.-Marshall T. Green, president of the Chicago Lumber com pany, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country, was drowned last night, together with his coachman, Sor- ren Sorrenson, at Highland park. The two men had rowed out 400 feet in the lake and had taken a large Newfound- land dog along for the purpose of giving him a bath.
 After fifteen minutes of the sport MT. Green called to the dog and it swan to- ward the boat. Both men leaned over to help the animal in. Whether one of them slipped or the dog proved fractious, those on shore could not plainly see for darkness was setting down. But they saw the boat turn over and a moment later heard cries for help. MT. Green could swim and began making his way to the shore. He had not gone 10 feet when he turned to look for Sorrenson. The unfortunate man was laundering around and it was apparent he could not swim. MT. Green went to his assistance and in trying to save the servants life yielded up his own. The mortified on- lockers watched the struggles of the two men. MT. Green stroye to keep the man afioat. but he struggled so desperately that he dragged his would-be rescuer down. They came to the surface only once more, but soon sank from sight. The bodies were recovered an hour later.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11

has been visiting his brother Judge Dem son, for a week.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. Sam G. Jones are mak- ing a tour of the eastern resorts. Their genial presence is missed in Montgomery society.
 city today.
 Mrs. w. H. Shoemaker has gone to Vir- ginia for an indefinite stay.
 Miss Kate Gaston has returned from a lengthy visit to Miss Rowan, at the beautiful home of her parents in pictur- esque Jacksonville.
 Elder NJ. s. Babcoek, the Seventh Day Advent, who is to conduct the series of meetings to be held at the old street rail- way car shed, arrived in the city this morning.
 Mrs. Robert P. McDavid and children returned last night from a pleasant visit to relatives in Birmingham Miss Mary Lou and Annie Smith came down with Mrs. MeDavid and will be her guests for several weeks.
 The younger set of the local 400 en- joyed a delightful german last night at the residence of MT T. B. Wilkerson on Court street.
 A big "doye shoot is in progress in and around Speigners today and a number of Montgomery gentlemen are enjoying the sport. Superintendent Newbold of Birmingham is a member of the party and one of the brag shots.
 Mrs. w. A. Sheppard has returned from visit of several months duration to her mother, Mrs. s. M. Day. in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard are permanently lo- cated at 631 Mildred street.
 MT. W. A. Sheppard has returned from his vacation and has resumed his posi- ton as manager of the Postal Telegraph companys office here.
 Elder A. V. Adkins will preach at the Cottage Hill Primitive Baptist church tomorrow at II o'clock a. m
 Quite number of vagrants were be- fore the recorder this morning, and fines were imposed proportionate with the offenses.
 Montgomery is a kind of state head quarters for tramps and vagabonds.
 Mrs. S. B. Ford, Mrs. A. H. Birch and daughter and MT. Clitheral have gone to Talladega Springs.
 Rev. George B. Eager left last night for Monteagle, Tenn, and will remain at that pleasant resort for a month. Mrs. Eager is already there.
 Miss Annie Williams is visiting friends in Atlanta
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
IN SPITE OF GOLD EXPORTS
The Weekly Statement of the Associated Banks Is Encouraging, Says the Financier.
 Special Features.

The weekly statement of the associated banks shows the following changes:
 Reserve-Decrease, $1, ,976, 400.
 Loans-Increase, $1 649,100.
 Specie-Increase, $5700
 Legal tenders-Decrease $2. .13S 9O0
 Deposits-Decrease $627, 200
 irculation-Increase, S9SO0.
 The banks now hold $3S, ,940 775 in excess of the requirements of the 25 per cent rule.
 The New York Financier says this week: The statement of the associated banks of New York for the week ending August 10. in spite of the fact that it's heaviest changes are due to syndicate op- erations and the gold exports. is still a favorable one, inasmuch as the excess reserve has been reduced S197640o and loans have expanded $1 ,649, 100. The to- tai now standing is 510,976 1O0 as against $506,176,O00 on July 27, a gain of S4, 800, GOO since the opening of August, which is generally considered the dullest month in the year.
 The decrease of $2. .1SS, 200 in legal tend CTS is due to the withdrawals by export CTS, who wished to obtain gold at the sub-treaSury.
 The specie item has not shown much change for some weeks, but the total holdings, $65, ,4S0, 800, are less by over slO,- ,000 than at the beginning of the year. and one-half of this decrease has oc- cured since June l, when the total vol ume was $70, 7S3,S ,S00 It will be interesting to watch the specie item from this time on, as the syndicate may find itself in need if it is to maintain the treasury re- serve in the face of exports of that metal.
 The heavy decrease of legal tenders is evidence in itself that the disburse- ment of the syndicate to the banks par tieipating in the bond deal have not fig ured in the current statement and the $11, GOO, ,000 received will probably be re- fiected in the shape of legal tender gains in next weeks statement. The shipments of currency from the interior were not as large as usual during the week; in fact, the gain was almost nothing but the for eign movement overbalanced far any gain thus reported,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
SENTIMENT AGAINST MARSHALL.
The Trial Promises to Be Bitterly Fought.
 Iarge Array of Counsel.

Jackson, Miss. Aug. 10.-The killing of R. F. Dinkins at Brandon yesterday by Senator Marshall and his friends, Cole man, Fox and Voters, of Nicksburg is the topic here overshadowing the interest felt by the convention deadlock.
 The universal statement here and at Brandon is that the murder was the most foul ever committed. Fifteen bullets were found in Dinkins' body, four Of which entered the back and one back of his head as he ran down the depot steps crying murder and to escape the lead en hail. One shot fired by Marshall after Dinkins was dead, entered the forehead.
 The circuit court convenes at Brandon Monday next. Eminent counsel have been engaged for the defense. namely: H. c. McCabe and Mir. R. E. Dabney of Vicksburg and perhaps Judge Calhoun of Jackson.
 District Attorney McLaurin will per haps be assisted in the prosecution by Hon. Robert Campbell of Greenville, whose wife is cousin of the murdered man; his brother, lawyer of Rolling Fork, and perhaps others. The trial will be one of the most sensational ever held in this state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
ONE KILLED, TEN INJURED.
A Birmingham Man in the Party -Eieh
 Cars Demolished.

St. Louis, Aug. 10.-A special to the Chronicle from Shelbyville, Ind, sayf that a wreck occurred at St. Paul, Ind. twelve miles east of there, at 1 o'clocl last night on the Cleveland, Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis railroad, resulting in the demolition of eight cars, the death of one person and the injury of five oth. CTS who were party of ten riding in coal car.
 The dead man is August Goenig of Gin. cinnati.
 Injured-Thomas Daley, Oswego. N, Y, leg broken; T. E. Neales, Grand Rap ids, Mich, leg broken; Robert Christie Milwaukee, Wis. leg and arm broken; Alfred Hodgson. Pttsburg, Pa.. head cut and bruised; w. H. Peagle, Birmingham, Ala, head cut and leg broken; William Conlin Cincinnati, head cut.
 The train was a heavy loaded vest bound freight. The killed and injured were taken from the debris at o'clock this morning. Ten persons were in one loaded car stealing a ride and only five escaped unnjured. It is said that the breaking of draw bar caused the wreck
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
. Condition off Corn-spring Wheat.

Washington, Aug. 10.-The report of the StatiStician of the department of agriculture on the 10th of the month re- lates to conditions as they stood on the 1st of the month. Thus understood the returns show an improvement in the condition of corn of about three points during the month of July, or from 99.3 to 1925. The averages for some of the large and principal states are: Ohio, S9; Kentucky, 113; Indiana, 100; Illinois, 106 Iowa. l07; Missouri, 115; Kansas, 90; Ne braska, 76; Virginia, 102; North Carolina, 9S; Georgia 10S; Alabama, 99 Mississippi 93 New York, 9S; Pennsylvania, 90; Texas 113.
 The condition of spring wheat has fallen since the last report 6.3 points, being 95.9 against 1922 for the month of July The condition by states is as fol- lows; Michigan, 50: Illinois. 63; Wisconsin, s7; Minnesota, 102; Iowa, Ill; Kansas, 80; Nebra ska, 79; South Dakota, 91; North Dakota. 104; Washington. 75; Oregon, 94; California, 73 The condition of oats has advanced 1.3 points since the last report being S45, against S3.2 Juyl 1.
 Spring condition is 84, against " in July last; while barley has fallen to SIP from 91. g in July Tobacco to S2.7, against S5.9 at that rate, and 74.9 in August, 1894. Rye is S4.1, against 91 last year. Apples, 712 against Al last year. Peaches, S3.3. against 23.3 last year. Buckwheat has an average of 96.5 per cent of last year and condition S5.2. Area under hay, 91.5 per cent of 1894. Condition of timothy, 69.9. against 75.6 last year. Product of clover. 66.7, against 72.1; and quality of clover, ST. against 902 year ago. Con- dition of pasture. 77.8, against 66 last year. Irish potatoes, condition, S7.7, d fall of nearly points from 91.5 in July.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
The Report Caused a Flurry.

New York, Aug. 10.-There was more genuine excitement in cotton trading this morning than there has been for the past month, owing to the government bureau report, which was given out at Il o'clock today. It had been expected that the report would show a general improve ment in the crop over last year of at least per cent, and an improvement also in the condition of cotton in Texas. In this. however, the bears were disappointed. The report was a surprise to even the bulls and the result was rapid rise in prices immediately after the report was read. When the bears heard the re- port they began to cover as rapidly as possible. The market started up several points at a time beyond the opening fig ures and business was brisk.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
CONDITION OF COTTON.
The Average for August Is the Lowest Ever Re- ported-Excessiye Moisture Generally
 Given as the Reason

Washington, Aug. 10.-The August re- port of the statistician of the department of agriculture shows a reduction in the condition of cotton during the month of July from S23 to 77.9. or A points. This is the lowest average for August ever re ported, being half point lower than the average for August, 1893. The reason for the low condition generally given by correspondents is the excessive heat, though in South Carolina the drouth seems to be the principal cause of the injury. There is much complaint of grass and not little of rust, blight, worms and insect enemies of the plant. State averages of condition are: Virginia s1, North Carolina "A, South Carolina S1, Georgia S7, Florida 92. Alabama S1 Mis- sissippi S3, Louisiana II, Texas II, Arkan- sas 80, Tennessee S9.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
Village Officials in Disgrace.

Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 10.-Street Com missioners Michael J. Fay and Charles L. Pond were found guilty by the reform board of trustees of this city last evening of unlawfully expending $17,000 of city funds during the past year, and were removed from office.
 Frank G. Rowland, also a commission CT, was acquitted of the charge, it be- ing shown that the expenditure was IT adis prior to his admission to the board. It is expected that Village President Sur gis will appoint successors to Fay anl Pond today. These gentlemen will con test their removal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
oUTR .oUS TREATMENT BY ME CAV,

Col. Jesse W. Sparks of Murfreesboro Tenn, United States consul at Piedra: Negras, Mexico, passed through the cit, yesterday on the Louisville and Nashvill, train en route to his home He is off oI a twenty days leave of absence.
 An Age-Herald reporter had a talk witl Colonel Sparks while the train was wait. ing under the shed, and from him ob tained a great deal of information con. corning the treatment of Alabama ne. groes who were shipped to Mexico lasi winter to work on cotton plantations When the outrages on the negroes were reported to the United States officials Consul Sparks took the matter in charge and after a thorough investigation de, cided to send them back to the United States. Accordingly transportation wa; furnished and the negroes sent to quaran tine camps four miles out from Eagl, Pass, Tex, on the Texas side of the Ri. Grande.
 There provisions and medical attention were supplied and their sufferings to considerable extent alleviated The gov. ernment. however, will not furnish clothing, and as the negroes were ir great numbers stricken with smallpo1 what little clothing they did have had tc be burned for their own protection. This left them with almost nothing, but ma. lures covering, and in this condition they still remain.
 Of the 400 or 300 negroes thus placed in quarantine nearly 200 were stricker with smallpox, though the skill of pr McGruder and four other government physicians has prevented any deaths.
 Consul Sparks says their treatment ir Mexico was the most brutal any peoplt ever had to suffer. They were picked uI and put in jail for the most trivial of. lenses. Almost daily inspections of theil quarters were made by police in the employment of their masters, and all who failed to keep their houses perfectly clean and neat were landed before a magistrate and either paid a dollar or two or sent to jail to swelter in close dungeon.
 The negroes, said Colonel Sparks, were glad to get back into the United States, and no inducement however, great, could prevail on them to again ventura on Mexican soil.
 Colonel Sparks was of the opinion that the United States government should do something towards securing to the ne- groes remuneration for the time they worked in Mexico. He said 1000 bales oi cotton and 100000 bushels of corn would be gathered from the plantation where they worked and thought they should be entitled to a part of this, as they had made 1t.
 Colonel Sparks was accompanied to Birmingham by Capt. G. w. Ely. the genial and accommodating passenger agent of the Southern Pacific railway, and that gentleman corroborated the consuPs statement.
 The next congress will probably appro priate money to pay transportation for the negroes from Eagle Pass to Alabama Most of them, however it is understood will locate on the cotton plantations oi Texas and not return to Alabama at all.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
ITALY IS ALARMED.
The Fruit Raising Industry of the United
 States Threatens Her.

Washington, Aug. 10.-William II. Sey' mour, United States consul at Palermo Italy, writes to the state department that the fruit raising industry of th.. United States seriously threatens that q Italy. Between 100000 and 1,500,0ol ouintals of the 100000 quintals exported go to the United States. The increasing production of oranges and lemons II the United States, however, not only re moves the hope of increasing exportal' ton to this country, but it causes tn! fear that eventually and at time nol far distant Italian fruit must give way to considerable extent to the American product.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11

way it was as brilliant as ever Emperor William of Germany. who dominated everything, had the satisfaction yester- day of seeing the schooner yacht Verena, owned by his chosen friend the Earl of Lonsdale win the emperor's cup. The kaiser has shown the most marked favor for Lord Lonsdale everywhere
 Lord Lonsdale has designed a special train for the conveyance of the emperor, who is to be his guest for some days, from Southampton to Cumberland. The train will start tonight and will reach it's destination at S:90 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
THE NEW PARLIAMENT.
The Conservative Majority Over Any Coali-
 ton Is Six.

London, Aug. 10-The result of the last election, that held in Orkney and Shetland, was announced today. Sir l.. Lyall. liberal candidate, who sat in the last parliament, was elected by ma jority of 7S1. defeating Sir R. W. Fuller ton, liberal-unionist. The liberal ma- iorfty shows a falling off of 225.
 The composition of the new parliament, which opens Monday will be as follows: Conservatives, 33S: liberal-unionists, 13; liberals, 1S7; anti-Parnellites, 70; Parnell- ties. 12 This gives the government, in- cluding liberal-unionists, All seats ana the opposition 259, the governments ma jority being 152 The conservative ma jority over any combination of parties, including liberal-unionists, that might be formed will be 6.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
The Dock Strike ot West Superior

West Superior, Wis. Aug. 10.-The coal companies have brought 200 men. mostly from St. Paul, to replace the striking coal beavers. Some came by boat from other lake ports. All the companies are work ing fair siezed forces today and unless Duluth joins the strike, which is not like ly, the strikers will lose. Some of the dock men are unruly fellows and trouble is expected.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
STILL FULL OF EIGHT.
MT. Willard Says Defender Can Get All the
 Racing She Wants.

Prevalent, R. l., Ang. 10.-The Vigilant left Bristol for New York at 10:10 o'clock this morning beating her way down to Newport against light wind. MT. Willard told a reporter that he fully ex- pected to enter the Vigilant for the trial races. In fact, he said he never had any other intention. He also stated that he would be very glad to give the Defender any private racing that was wanted
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
TRUE, AZ TER ALL.
Official Announcement That the Anniston Pipe Works Has Secured That Contract
 in Tokio, Japan.

Montgomery, Aug. 10.-The managers of the Annston Pipe and Foundry com pany of this city has been advised of the acceptance of his company's bid to fur nish pipe for the water system of the city of Tol<io, Japan. The order is the largest ever received by an American company and calls for 30,000 tons, which, placing it at the lowest possible estimate, will amount to $500,000. To secure the order this company had to bid against the en- firo
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
Montgomery Miscellany.

Mir B. M. Washburn will conduct the mems meeting at the Young Mems Chris tian association parlors tomorrow after noon at o'clock. He has chosen as his subject 1.-The old Man and the New and all who attend will hear an interest ing lecture. The rooms, on the corner of Dexter avenue and Perry street. are fitted up with electric fans and are very comfortable. The meeting should be well attended.
 4 Mrs. Mary OBarror the aged lady who came here some days ago from Girard hoping to gain admittance to the Wom- ans Home, was provided with ticket .his morning by Mayor Clisby and sent pack to Girard. She says that she has friends there who will take care of her.
 The governor is busily engaged today examining recommendations and peti- lions for the appointment of probate Judge for Bibb county. The appointment will be made in few days.
 Col. w. H. Denson and little daughter arrived in the city last night and are at the Windsor hotel. Colonel Denson came direct from Favetteville wha-c ho
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
New Workers Interested in the Expositt

Atlanta, Aug 10.-In view Of the recent action of the New York chamber of coms merce, indorsing the Cotton States and International exposition, many inqulries are coming to headquarters from New York manufacturers who wish to make exhibits. To accommodate these egen' tlemen c. NJ. Fielder special agent of the exposition. will go to New York tonight and meet exhibitors at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
STRUCK BY A FREIGHT TRAIN.
A Prominent Widow of Toomsuba, Mis- ,, Is
 Fatally Hurt.

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 10-(Special)- Mrs. Hill, widow, who lived at Toom- suba, and who had gone to meet the pas senger train due at that place at 9 o'clock last night, was struck by a through freight train which had side- tracked to let the passenger train pass, and was so badly hurt that she died this morning.
 Mrs. Hill was about 50 years old. She was prominently connected in this city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
Due to Drink.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 10.-Charles A. Joseph, general freight and passenger agent for the Little Rock and Memphis railroad, has admitted shortage of $,aco in his accounts. Drinking is the cause -& lie SAuv-S~N
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
THE LIBERTY. BELL

Philadelphia Cranks Want an Injunction Is-
 sued Against It Going to Atlanta.
 Philadelphia, Aug. 10.-Several prom inent citizens today asked the court for an injunction to restrain the city from taking the old Liberty bell to the Atlanta exposition.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
Mo Action on the School Question.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 10.-The provin- cial cabinet met today. but no action was taken on the school question. It it moi expected that Premier Greenway will make his second Boply to Ottawa fo1 some v,eeta
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
DOWN INTO THE DITCH.
Plunge of Trolley Cars Results in the Lo
 of Two Lives.

Norfolk, Aug. 1o.-The 6.30 train of troll ley cars for Ocean View last evening, consisting of motor car and two trail onntos-sr~ nnuar5S nf 900 nass>---
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
Railroad Incorporated.

A certificate of incorporation was is- ued by the secretary of state today 70 the Tallassee and Montgomery Rail- way company, John W. Durr, Joseph Hoetter, Sigmund Roman and W. H.. Micou, Jr., of Montgomery, and A. Mill ltead and w. H. Micou, Sr., of Tallassee Is corporators The amount of capital ltock is to be $75, ,000 one-tenth of which ias been paid in. Books of subscription were opened some time ago. The road sill be rapidly pushed to completion.