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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

mile ever ridden by the champion in America.
 The series of contests resulted as fol- lows: g
 Two-third mile open "speciaT Class B First prize, a trip to Europe and re- turn. won by E. c. Bald of Buffalo; Charles Murphy of Brooklyn second, A. W. Porter of Waltham, Mass, third. Time, 1:41. .A ii 1
 Half mile, novice, Class A-Final heat: l.. w. Swanbrough of Denver won, Al win B. Wise of New York second, W. F. Eckhart of Newport third. Time, 116 2-5
 One mile handicap, Class. A-Final heat: Won by w. A Brown of New Tor (sixty yards), Louis Hunte. N. J. A. C., (eighty yards), second; J. M. Baldwin of Patterson tsixty yards), third Time, 2:21 2-5.
 Quad race" teams going a mile sepa- rately for best time-Won by Berlos Bos4 ton "Qaud" team, Callahan Butler, Me Leod and Haggerty. in 1850 2-5.
 A worlds record by 0:03 1-5 seconds Syracuse team, Gilthens, Leavy, Mayo and Coburn, second in 1:55.
 Half mile, national championship final heat-Won by E. C. Bald of Buffalo, Ray mond Mcdonald of New York second, Charles Murphy of Brooklyn third. Time, 1:22 2-5.
 Two mile handicap, Class B, final heat Won by Charles A. Church, TAO yards; Harley Davidson, 120 yards, second; i; Monte Scott. 1S0 yards, third; F. H. Allen, 100 yards fourth. Time, 4:25.
 Open mile, Class A, eleven. trial heats run, followed by two semi-finals; first semi-fnal heat-Winners of first six heats, H. c. Winters of Tonawanda; Bert Ripley of Newark second, Tom Butler of Boston third Time, 3:25 3-5.
 Semi-final second part, men in the last five heats to qualify-Won by H. r. Mosher, Harlem Wheelmen; J. T. Beane, Riverside Wheelmen, second; w. G. Douglas, New York Athletic club, third. Time, 3;35.
 M F. Deirenburger of Syracuse rode a mile, paced by the quad in 220R, an amateur track record.
 One mile handicap, Class professional Won by Ava Stewart, Ridley Park, 450 yards; George Cutter 50 yards. se2- ond; Jay Eaton, Elizabeth 50 yards, third; R. H. Rumford, Chester, 110 yards, fifth. Time, PIP 2-5.
 One mle open. class A. final heat Won by Tom Butler of Boston; H. c. Winters second; H. r. Mosher. storm King. New York, third. Time, 2:OS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
LIFE IN ARIZONA.
While Town Is Burning the Inhabitants Fight
 Battle and Thugs Attempt to Loot.

While Town Is Burning the Inhabitants Fight
 Battle and Thugs Attempt to Loot
 Williams, Ariz., July 12.-The business section of this town was burned yester- day and during the progress of the flames bullets were flying, portion of the popu- lation was rioting and the thugs, gam blers and opium fiends had organized to rob the city.
 The fire started at 6 a. m., caused by an explosion of a gasoline stove in tailor shop. In few minutes two bus mess blocks were in flames. The water pressure failed. The employees of the Sag inaw Lumber company were permitted to turn out and aid in extinguishing the fire. Many houses owned by Chinamen and Mexicans, mere shacks, were destroyed, and many narrow escapes are recorded.
 In the midst of the excitement caused by the fire some one shot Mexican un- der the impression that he was being robbed and the excitement grew from this incident. The population took sides and in few minutes riot was in pro- gress and the sheriff attempted to quell it. Then it was discovered that the bad men of the place had organized to loot the city. and prompt measures were taken to throw the leaders in jail. After some time quiet was restored. Neigh boring towns were called upon for help, but the riot was quelled before assist ance arrived. The loss to the town will be about s40,000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
COUNCILS SPECIAL SESSION. To Take Action on the City's
 Bonded Debt. ALDERMAN MEADE REPORTS The Result of His Trip and Resolution Passes Extending Time to Steiner
 Brothers.

Alderman J. T. Meade returned yester- day from New York, whither he went few weeks ago with Alderman Ullnan, Judge Howze and-Mr Sig Steiner for the purpose of securing an extension on half the interest on the city's bonded debt.
 About a month ago the city council au- thorized the banking house of Steiner Bros. to arrange for an extension of the time, and in furtherance of this plan the gentlemen above mentioned went north to meet the bondholders.
 Captain Meade stated to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday afternoon that he be- lieved everything would be arranged sat isfactorily within the next thirty days. At Baltimore, where s6OO,0OO of Birming- ham bonds are held. the holders had con- sented to the plan suggested, that is. to accept half of the interest as it falls due and to take interest bearing notes for the balance In New York, where a large block Of bonds is held, the committee mas not yet been so successful as m Baltl- more, but they believe their object will be accomplished if given sufficient time.
 The resolution authorizing Steiner Bros. to confer with the bondholders limited the time to the 1oth of July. AS it will be impossible to secure the con sent of all parties interested DeloTe eiiS expiration of that time, an extension De- came necessary To secure this Captain Meade returned to the city and had special session of the council called for last night, and he then put the matter before them.
 The Board Meets.
 Pursuant to a call issued yesterday morning by Acting Mayor Jones the board of aldermen met in the city hall at o'clock last night, with Acting May or Jones and Aldermen Ward, Harrlng- ton. Pearce, West, McCartin Gillespie, Meade, Parker and Mcknight present
 As soon as the roll had been called the board on motion of Alderman Mcknight, went into executive session. Alderman Meade presented the status of affairs and after some discussion the time In which Steiner Bros. will be allowed to secure the agreement of the bondholders to the proposed plan for the financial re- lief of the city was extended until the 10th of August.
 After some discussion one other mat ter which the board declined to give out for publication, the council ad- journed.
 Captain Meade will not return to New York, but Alderman Ullman and MT. Steiner and his attorney, Judge Howze, will remain there until the object of their trip is accomplished
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Music at East Lake. 5-ao-tf
Buy the celebrated Yost writing machine, 2O2l First avenue. 4-2I-d
SPECIAL WASHINGTON NEWS
Postal Changes in Alabama and Mississippi. Pensions Granted and Reissued in
 the Two States.

Washington, July 12.-(Special)-- Greyville, Conecuh county, Ala, with w. B. Darby postmaster. and Bullock, Tip pah county, Miss, are the new appoint ments today.
 Late postoffice-Wiliams Station, Ala, has been changed to Atmore.
 Lupton, Geneva county, Ala, is the name of a new office.
 The star schedule from Birmingham to Lewisburg has been changed, leaving Birmingham every day, except Sunday, at 9:45 o'clock.
 In Mississippi star schedules have been changed between the following places: Boonville to Geeville, Clayton to Dubbs, Courtland to Fredrick, Harrison Station to Crevi, Indianola to Gunwood.
 McNeil in Conecuh county, Ala, has been discontinued; mail to Crete
 Wanamaker, in Mississippi, has been discontinued; mail to Hollywood.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

The State Normal College, Florence, Ala, Opened in 1873 with fifty children, all from Florence. Last year it enrolled 34t, mostly mature persons and teachers. learning improved methods. These rep resented all parts of Alabama and sev- eral other states. Next year 400 are wanted. and 800 within five years.
 $100 will defray years expenses, in cluding board Not more than $15 re- quired in any one month.
 Fall term opens September IT, 1895
 If you need trained teacher or wish further information, send for cata- logue. JAS. K. POWERS,
 7-2-tf President.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
TERSELY TOLD,
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Attached to Louisville and Nashville fast freight which passed through this city yesterday was a solid carload of grapes, the first of the season.
 Ladies, am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price, 50 cents to $3. Brand new and stylish. am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap. cheap. A sacrifice. T. c. King, 2026 First ave- nue.
 Beginning Sunday the Highland Ave- nue and Belt dummy line will put on a snew schedule. The first train will leave the round house at 5:45 a. m. by way of Lakeview, arriving at Nineteenth street at 6:3O. There will also be put on from that date a new dummy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Nashville
At Little Rock.

Little Rock. Ark. July 12.-Little Rock won two games from Montgomery this afternoon, outplaying the visitors at every point. In the first game the locals made thirty-one hits. a majority of the m off of Neal who was relieved by Lang ford. In the fourth inning of the second game Little Rock got onto Clausen's delivery and hit him at will. Montgom- cry could do nothing with Fifeld. and was easily shut out. Score:
 R II P Little Rock. o 39O420 5-22 31 3 Montgomery .. 0 o 0 3 121 0-817 3 Batteries-Crinnion and Nye; Neal. Langford and Rappold. Umpire-Mc- Farland
 The following was the result of the second game:
 Little Rock.... 222 0-10 12 Q Montgomery .. 0 o 0 o 0 0 % o co 6 6 Batteries-Fifield and Nye; Clausen and Kehoe.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Children Cry for
 Pitchers CastorIa.
A CLUMSY BURGLAR,
He Got $10, But Could Have Been Much
 Better Off,

He Got $10, But Could Have Been Much
 Better Of.
 A burglar made haul some time dur ing Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. Wheeler, corner of Twenty-first street and Seventh avenue, but was very clumsy in his work. MT. c. Berney, who rooms at the house, on retiring left his clothes near a window. In his vest was a roll of money, there being two $10 bills rolled up in cheek and a $10 bill on the outside of this. The burglar succeeded in getting the vest and on going through it found the roll. He took the outside bill, but it seems that he failed to see the money covered by the check, and he threw these on the porch along with the. vest. There was a valuable diamond stud in MT. Berney's shirt on the same chair with the vest, but fortunately he failed to see it. MT. Berney found the vest check and money on the porch, and is congratulating himself on his luck.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
The Hlks Incorporated.

Washington, July 12-Articles of incor- poration of the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks of the United States of America were filed in the district court today by Edwin B. Hay, Joseph r. Potts. John c. Maxwell and Thomas J. King of the District of Columbia; Willard c. Van derlip of Boston, Mass; Peter J. Camp bell of Baltimore, Md, and Joseph w. Taube of Richmond, Va. The objects of the association are set forth to be benev- olent, social and altruistic, the promo tion and encouragement of many friend
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
lOc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham railroad Sunday. 7I3a at
wouldn,t Face Investigation.

Topeka, Ks, July 12.-Mr. Tuley Scott, John Armstrong and James Murphy, di- rectors of the Hutchinson, Ks, reforma- tory, rendered their resignations to Gov ernor Morrill, this morning rather than submit to an investigation of the charges of extravaganza and wasteful expendi- lures of state money preferred against them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
JESSE POMEROY NO. 3.

A White Lad Murders a Negro Convict and Buries His Body
 Raleigh, N. C., July 12.-Persons arriv- ing today from Montgomery county say that 17-year-old white lad named Tuck CT murdered a negro convict whom he had in charge, while the latter was hand cuffed, by shooting him twice with ri fle and then buried his body in the sand. burying the rifle beside the body. The boy says the negro ran and he shot at him, but the negro got away.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Alabama Pensions.

Original-F M Motten Fort Payne, Ala; Jordan Patterson, Lamberton, Ala. Reissue-John P. Roger, Ida, Dekalb county, Ala William Williams, Addison, Winston county, Ala.
 Mississippi Pensions. pplemental-Charles Jones, Vicks- burg, Miss.
 Increase-John D. Bobee, Scranton, Miss.
 Reissue-Henry Lewis, Vicksburg, Miss.
 Original-Caroline Claiborne, Natchez, Miss.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
The Plan Win Be Declared Operative.

Savannah, Ga, July 12.-Judge William D. Harden, representative here of the re- organization committee of the Central railroad properties, received A telegram from the committee today stating that the Savannah and Western bondholders' committee had just formally accepted the plan of reorganization as modified, which would insure the speedy reorgan- ization of the properties. This is to mean that the plan will be declared oper- atiXe within q few days
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
nenth of nr. Westmoreland.

Columbia, g. C., July 12.-A special to in Greenville, s. C., of Dr. J. M. Vest moreland known to the drug trade throughout the south. To alleviate acute suffering chloroform was administered by his physician, and he died under its influence
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

The Southern Railway Com pany will sell tickets to Balti- more at rate of one fare for the round trip July 16 and IT good returning until August 5. Rate from Birmingham, Ala., $2l.5O. 7lI7t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Wanted.

Complete list of persons in the state of Alabama engaged in manufacturing, mining, mecha nieal and allied scientific industries. Secretary of Agricultural and Mechanical college. Auburn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
The U. s. GOV'f Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aH others

Free concert tonight at Lakeview Opera House. All. berti Bros Orchestra. Danc- ing. 7-8-u
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
THIRD EDITION.
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded for the Age Herald on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, corner Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The hgufes given are in all instances for tempera- ture recorded in the shade and on northern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them cnce and you will have reason to become & regular customer. Supply of stove and
 1.0Q
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
FLED WITH THE FUNDS.
A Defaulter's Wife Runs Off With His De- I fense Money.

Chicago, July PA special to the Chronicle from San Francisco cays: The wife of Richard H. Mcdonald, Sr.. now in jail awaiting trial for forgery and em- bezzlement in connection with the wrecking of the Pacific bank, has fled with about $1oO,O00, with which her hus- band had entrusted her to provide for his legal defense.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

Young gentlemen having ambition to play orchestral or band instruments of any kind should consult Professor Weber at the Birmingham College of Music. Splendid opportunity.
 6-23-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
A Postal Decision.

Washington, July 12.-First Assistant Postmaster General Jones today issued an order to postmasters throughout the country forbidding the issue of money orders payable on their own offices The order can be issued on a sub-station.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Music at East Lake. s-a9-tf
 The Daily Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail, at soc per month.
King Oscar Visits the Emperor.

Stockholm, July Fixing Oscar paid a visit to Emperor William of Germany on board the Hohenzollern this morning. The United States cruiser Marblehead manned her rails and saluted the king as his majesty passed through the har- bor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
At shville.

Nashville, July 12-The smallest crowd of the season saw Nashville defeat Chat tanooga in good and at the same time uninteresting game. Hahn, the young Nashville amateur, picked up by Chatta- nooga, pitched good game, but two wild throws to bases were quite costly. Score:
 R H E Nashville ....O 0 8 1 0 0 0 0-4 10 Chattanooga .....0 0 0 0 % O. 4 Batteries--Daniels and Frost Hahn and SommerS.
 (Game called at end of eighth inning on account of darkness)
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
BASEBALL.
Southern League Standing.
At Evansville.

Evansville, July 12.-The game today was a sluggiing match, in which Atlanta got a few more hits than the locals and punched them when they would count. Score:
 R H E Evansville ...0 0 3 1 02 0 O. 12 1 Atlanta ......5 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 sig 16 2 Batteries-Blackburn and Fields; Cal lahan, Wilson and Armstrong.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

The popular Birmingham, PoWderly and Bessemer rail- road will give a 1Oc round trip Sunday rate. Birming- ham to Eessemer and return for 10 cents. 7I2 3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

Music at East Lake five nights a week for dances by Montana Bros Italian band. Chase's city band every Sum- day. 4 10 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

dies Shoes and Oxfords all forty days. We open up forty attached. All kinds of shoes
 ST. PIERRE,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

ships and kindly intercourse. William C.. Vanderlip, Peter J. Campbell and Joseph w. Taube are named as trustees for the first wear
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13

will go. Do not pay high cases of Ladies' and Gents fine repaired.
 101O First Avenue. y
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
25 carpenters wanted at Cotton Factory. Good wages paid. Jas. Stewart & Co.,,
 6-a5-tf Gadsdell, Ala.
B. Y. P. U. A.

The Southern Railway company will sell tickets on account of the meeting of the above at Baltimore, July 1921, at the rate of one fare for the round trip; tickets on sale July 16 and IT, good returning until August 5. The rate from Birming- ham will be only s21.50 for the round trip. The schedule of the Southern is only twenty-five hours from Birming- ham to Baltimore, with sleepers run ming through without change. A splen- did opportunity for a quick, cheap, com fortable trip. For further information confer with l.. A. SHIPMAN, Travelling Passenger Agent, 22O1 First Avenue. 7-11-7t
 Telephone 1066.
 We are agents for the largest and best wine producers in California. We are prepared to fill your orders for Clarets from 50 cents to 1.25 per gallon. Port and sherry wines from 75 cents to $1.50 per gallon. These wines are guaranteed to be strictly pure, having been tested by the medical fraternity and recommended as fine tonic for invalids. Special in- ducements to parties buying by the bar of the city. We are prepared to bottle these wines at a small expense. We also keep on hand the best brands of old Cognac brandy and whisky and a general line of fine liquors at reasonable prices. Give us a call.
 M. & A. WISE, a. Corner Morris Avenue and Twentieth Street. 11-3-tf 2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
National League Standing.
The National League,

At Louisville R H 10 Louisville ......Oo0 01OO0-4 0 Boston ......0 o o 1 0 0 0 0 O. 10 3 Batteries-Weyhing and Warner: Sex ton and Tenny.
 At St. Louis R H F St. Louis. 20003 g 1 Philadelphia ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 o O. 1
 Batteries-Breitenste and Miller; Lampe and Buckley.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-13
Music at East Lake. 5-a9-tf

Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-29

$1,000 he sold the stock. Within the next
year this same stock paid dividends
amounting to over 100000, but Field got
none of it.
Max Wasserman was on the stand all
the morning reading letters he had re-
celved from various members of the Alaska
Commercial Company, and also his an
swers to some of them. In these letters
the name of Lewis Gerstle figured very
prominently, and it became evident that
his was the hand which worked on the
EurOp$ I'm side the scheme to secure the
new leases. 1t was, in fact, according to
the testimony, Mr.. Gerstles idea for the
dormant" members of the concern to
donate the stock to be used in legislation.
At the time these letters were written
Wasserman was in Paris, and Gerstle was
in London and they refer to appointments
which were made by the two men to talk
over the proposition of securing the new
leases, and the sacrifices which were to be
made by the dormant" members. More
letters, dated after the transaction, were
also submitted as showing that Gerstle
wished to secure from Wasserman the
other 1000 shares which he held, at price
to be agreed upon. WaSserman refused to
sell, and in his refusal he wrote that he
had given 400 shares already to help Sc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-29
The Large FIying-squirrel.

The large red hying-squirrel is interest
ing, but not beautiful. 1t is wholly noe.
turnal and, like most nocturnal animals. is
extremely surly and spiteful if disturbed
in the daytime. 1t is as large as cat
with face like rabbits. It's coloring is
extremely brilliant for a mammal and in
general appearance it resembles some curl
Gus monster in Chinese painting. The
fur is rich and deep chestnut on its back.
light chestnut below, its head white and its
eye dull pale gray.
The wide parachute membrane between
its legs is covered with fur, and its tail is
long, thickly furred, and round. This
squirrel does not ''fly,'' in the proper sense
Of the word, but in the forests its parachute
membrane answers its purpose almost
equally as well as wings. 1t runs with a
wonderful agility up the trunk of the tree.
and to the end of branch, and then takes
flying leap, with its limbs extended to
the utmost, and the wide flesh mem brane
stretched.
This aerial slide" carries it forward and
downward to q horizontal distance of per-
haps forty or fifty yards, and it is noticed
that as in the case of birds when making
use of their powers of descent with fixed
pinions, the squirrel throws itself upward
and ascends slightly at the close of the
flight" perching on the bough it aims at
with all the lightness of a pigeon descend.
ing from tower to some point upon the
roof below.-The Spectator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-29
Ben TrankIin,s RELIGION.

The well-known eccentricities of Benja-
min Franklin's morals have given rise to
all sorts of reports and conjectures as to
his real belief In the collection of auto
graphs belonging to j. Henry Rogers,
which will be sold in this city next month :,
is letter written by Franklin to his sister,
Mrs. Mecom, dated October 10, 1889, which
indicates the writer's firm belief in the
goodness of God. 1t is one of the last let
tiers written by the philosopher. and this
the time:
"As to my Health, it continues as usual,
sometimes better, sometimes worse, &
with respect to the Happiness hereafter,
which you mention, l have no Doubts
about it, contiding as 1 do in the Goodness
of that Being who thro' so long Life has
conducted me with so many instances
of it. "-Philadelphia Record.