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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
HARD TO ACCOUNT FOR.
The Decrease in Loans-The Weekly Bank Statement and the financier's Comment
 Thereon-Money Flowing East.

New York, April 27.-The weekly state ment of the associated banks shows the following changes:
 Reserve, increase $5, eos, 700.
 Loans, decrease $216,000.
 Specie, increase $1, ,566,10
 Legal tenders, increase $5,643. 400
 Deposits, increase S6, 6,415, 200.
 Circulation, decrease $17, 200.
 The banks now hold $25, 270, ,6T5 in excess of the, requirements of the 25 per cent rule.
 The Financier says: As a result of the weeks operations there was a further increase in the excess reserve held by the banks. The statement cannot be re- garded as favorable. The decrease in loans was unexpected, and it is not to be accounted for easily. A heavy expansion in the business transacted on the stock exchange during the week, coupled with the fact that applications for loans have been made on the New York banks which are the correspondents for banks in New England and other sections. makes the current reports still more inexplicable.
 The clearing house banks gained about $5, ,000, 900 through the interior movement, the net increase in cash holdings for the week being $7,9S1 300, as against $2,4SS. 500 for the same week last year. It is inter- esting to note that the cash holdings of the banks are now 2.460, 600 less than at this time last year, and the banks have lost over $50,000,000 of their surplus re- serve. Loans are s20,000.000 larger and deposits are at least $62 GOO, 900 less.
 A comparison establishes the fact that the banks have made long step forward toward the showing made previous to the panic. The cash now floating to New York may have some effect on prevailing rates, as there is disposition among the banks to make profit whenever the op- portunity presents itself It would not be unusual to find that money continued accum1lating in this city until we'll into the summer. As an instance of the heavy receipts 1t may be mentioned that a large bank received $1, 100000 in cash from the west during the week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
ONE DOZEN AND 0NE EGG Was the Score of the TuskaloOSa
 Game Yesterday. HOWARD COLLEGE SHUT OUT
Montgomery Takes Three Beautiful StraIghts
 From the Pelican Band.
OTHER BIG AND LITTLE LEAGUE RESULTS
The Race Meetings at Memphis and Nash- vile Close A Sensational Episode at the Former Track, But Manager
 and Jockey Squared Up.

Tuskaloosa, April 27-tSpeciaL)-A large crowd witnessed an intercollegiate game of baseball here this afternoon, in which the University of Alabama shut out Howard college on a score of 12 to 0.
 The Howard boys put up plucky game, and at times did some line piayins' but they were distinctly outclassed.
 The university team has an unpfoken record of victories thus far this season.
 Hillman is showing up as a worthy successor to Hugh Morrow in the pitch- CTS box.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
FIVE NEGROES CAPTURED, Who Are Supposed to Have Been the Burg.
 lars of Friday Night.

Alexander City, April 27.-(Special)- The city marshal of Goodwater, assist Deputy Sheriff M. T. Levi, had quite a lively time this morning arresting five negroes, who are supposed to have blown open J. G. Corley's safe at Goodwater last night. Some one broke into his store last night and stole some goods and blew open his safe. The city marshal started down the railroad track this way and soon spied five young negroes coming this way. He followed close behind un- tikthey got here, then, when the other of fcers rode up and the negroes raa, after several shots had been fired. T3U were captured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
DROWNED IN THE LAKE.
Young Sparkman's Canoe Upset and He Sank.
 His Was LovabIe Character

Decatur, April 27.-(Special.) l.)-Muncy P. Sparkman, assistant postmaster, and the son of the postmaster of Decatur, was drowned in the lake just across the river from Decatur today, where he had gone to spend few hours fishing in company with friend, by the canoe turning over and throwing him and his companion in the lake.
 left the postofice at o'clock this morn ing, telling his father he would go over to the lake and catch a mess of fish. He was unusually pleasant at home at break fast, and on taking his leave from the postoffice when he departed, to be brought home by kind friends corpse. This is the sad ending of the life of very bright young man, who was just approaching an age of usefulness. Deceased was 22 years of age, and exceedingly popular in the postofice.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
JOE DUDLEY ALLOWED BAIL
ANOTHER CHAPTER OF SELMA'S TRAGEDY
The Trial Occupied the Entire Day and the Evidence Brought Out Is Interesting.
 Bond Fixed at S3000

Selma, April 27--(Special)-Jos Dudley. charged with the murder of Rob- ert Browning. had his preliminary trial before Mayor Stewart today
 The evidence showed that Joe Dudley rushed into Cassins store while the duel was in progress and found Ed Dudley on the floor propped on his arm shooting at Browning, who, desperately wounded, was leaning against the door facing, emptying his pistols into Ed Dudley's s body Joe Dudley placed his pistol to the back of Browning's head and fired. Browning fell upon his face dead
 The trial occupied the entire day.
 Mayor Stewart granted the. defendant bail and placed the bond at $3000. It was promptly made by Dudley's friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
And Cumberland Park Meeting. Too.

Nashville April 27.--The Cumberland park meeting closed today with a large crowd in attendance. The track was slow. Four favorites and a second choice finished in front. Vespers, who ran first in the Avondale stakes. was disqualified on a foul.
 First race, six furlongs-Tobin, 112 (Thorpe), to 5, won; Lady Buchanan second Miss Sturges third. Time, 1:17lA.
 Second race, four and half furlongs- Gaiety Girl, 110 CThorpe), ' to 5. won; Rondo second. Othel third. Time 0:5S.
 Third race, six and a half furlongs-- O'Connell, 109 (McDonalO, 1 to 2, won; Belle Foster second Melody third. Time, 1:231a.
 Fourth race the Avondale stakes, for 2-year-olds, $1000 five furlongs-Vespers, no CThorpe), to 1, won; Minnie Clyde second, Excuse third. Time 1:03
 Fifth race, a mile and quarter. selling -Terrapin, 113 (Penny), to 1. won; Lons- dale second. Peytonia third. Time, 2:19A.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Personal Mention.

Miss. Mabel Clark came down from Birmingham this evening to pay visit to to friends in Montgomery.
 J. Asa Rountree, secretary of the Ala bama Press association, is visiting friends in Montgomery
 State Superintendent of Education John O. Turner returned tonight from a visit to his home in Ashville.
 Rev. Dr. Armstrong of Birmingham, ed- itor of the Alabama Christian Advocate. arrived in Montgomery tonight and is the guest of MT W. E. Sistrunk. He will preach tomorrow morning at the Dexter Avenue Methodist church.
 Mrs. R. H. Somerville has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. James Little, of Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Another Account.

Montgomery April 27.-A special to the Advertiser from Selma gives some par ticulars of the preliminary trial of Joseph Dudley, one of the participants engaged in the fatal duel at that place yesterday. The trial lasted all day, and much testi- mony was taken.
 gunsmith testified that the Dudleys bought fresh cartridges from him and had them put in their pistols, asking if they could be depended on. Ed Dudley the one killed, said somebody would be in on the train and he wanted to shoot the - -.
 City Marshal Lumpkin testified that the ball extracted from Browning's head the one which caused his death, was of the same calibre as Joe Dudley's pistol
 Mayor Stewart held Joe Dudley to bail in the sum of $3000, which was given and he was released.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
QUIET IS THE CAPITAL CITY. A Breathing Spell After a Very
 Busy Week. RAC1 kfoR THIRDS MAJOR Is tP c>ost Exciting Thing Afoat in the Milf ,S tary Circle. 
 iST OF THE DELEGATES TO HOUSTON. ja
ST OF THE DELEGATES TO HOUSTON.
Service in Memory of pr. Broadus to Be Held Bishop O'Sullivan Will Confirm a Birmingham People Who
 Arc in the Sister City.
Age-HeraId Bureau,
MontgomerY. April 2

Since the adjournment of the session of B Mai Brith, held in the senate cham Der, and the departure of the governor for Hot Springs, everything around the state capitol building is very quiet, and the Age-Herald man figured it out as he descended the long.Y nding staircase af- ter the completion Or his daily tour to the various offices in search of official news for the Age-Herald readers, that he had had his trouble for his pains.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Broadus Memorial Services.

Special services will be held in the First Baptist church tomorrow at D. m. in honor and memory of the late Rev. John A. Broadus of the Southern Bap- tist Theological seminary. Rev. E. c. Dargan, D. D., the associate of pr. Broadus in the seminary and one of the brightest preachers in the denomina- tion, will deliver an address on John A. Broadus, the Man." and the venerable and scholarly Dr. E. B.Feagan of this state will talk of "Broadus as the Schol- ar and Preacher" Quite number of To- cal ministers of different denominations will take part in the services. Special music, appropriate to the occasion, has been provided.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
WATERFALLS, BOTH.
Two Unsuccessful Attempts by Burglars at
 Goodwater Friday Night.

.Goodwater, April 27-(Special. )-Bur- glars broke into the store of J. G. Corley last night and blew the safe. The vault being burglar proof, they got nothing.
 Then they broke intoI the store of D. M4 White, but it is supposed they were frightened away, as nothing is missing.
 The work of the burglars indicates that they are inexperienced. They have dis appeared, leaving an ax and a hickory cane.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Treasury Statement.

Washington, April 27.-The. official treasury statement of the receipts and expenditures of the government for the last ten months, with two estimated, makes the receipts stand at $260 000, ,00o, an excess of expenditures over receipts of SAG, ,000, 900. The interest payments for the fiscal year to date have been s29:000. 900, or Il per cent of the total receipts of the government.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
SALE OF THE M. AND B.
Bid in by the Bondholders for S5O0,O0O, Betterments Are to Be Effected
 As Soon as Possible.

Mobile, April 27.-The Mobile and Bir- mingham railroad. extending from Mobile to Marion Junction, Ala, was sold here today at public outcry and bid in by T. G. Bush, representing the bondholders, for s500, 900.
 There was no other bidder. The plan of reorganization has already been effect ed, and the road will be re-railed and otherwise improved as soon as possible after July l..
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Memphis Races Close.

Memphis, Tenn, April 27.-The new Memphis Jockey club closed its spring meeting this afternoon after three weeks of sfrst-class racing. Six races were run this afternoon. Of this number the Montgomery stakes brought the best class of horses to the post, but they were few in number, Sister Mary and Key Fl Santa Anita being the only starters, as Rhett Goode, Dr. Hansbrouck, Yo Tam bien and Henry Young were scratched at the last minute.
 To the surprise of every one. Sister
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Sacrament to Confirmation.

The sacrament of confirmation will be administered by Rt. Rev Bishop O'Sul- livan of St. Peters at o'clock tomorrow. Quite a number of candidates will pre- sent themselves, having received instruc- liver two sermons, one at 10:30 a. m., and the other at vespers which will be held at 7:30 p. m. At the early mass quite a number of children will make their first comfnunion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
A BRAVE ENGINEER

Stays in His Cab and Avefts a Ca am 'ty-The
 Fireman Injured.
 Clanton. April 27-(Special)-At Ehr- mans mill today the heavy engine of the log train ran away on a down grade and crushed into the boiler of the dry kiln. The brave engineer did not desert his engine,an averted what otherwise would have been frightful calamity.
 The firemans, Will Venson, leg was dis located. Compai ativIy little damage was done to the mill property. The mill will resume operations Monday morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
In Military Circles.

The following named companies have been issued their quarterly allowance by the adjutant-general Gulf City Guards, Lowndes Rifles, Mobile Cadets, Gilmer Rifles, Selma Guards, Battery c, Lomax Rifles, Pelham Guards, Tallade- ga Rifles, Greenville Rifles. Montgomery True Blues, Troop A, Birmingham Rifles, Tom Jones Rifles, Anniston Rifles Cleve- land Greys, Wheeler Rifles and the Pol lard Light Guards
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Nicaragua Is Aha1ne.

Colon, Col. April 27.-Advices just re- ceived state that the populace at Mana qua held a mass meeting yesterday. at which resolutions were adopted urging the government to refuse England's ul- timatum.
 A mob headed by a military band pa- raded the streets and attempted to att tack the British consul, but were pre- vented by the Nicaraguan police, who finally succeeding in dispersing the riot- CTS. The consulate was guarded lat night by a Nicaraguan military force, and every precaution was taken to pre- vent any violent demonstrations. The enthusiasm of the people is aroused. Their hatred of England cannot be erad- icated The government Is using all means in it's power to restrain the popu- lace from committing violence.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
DURANT GOT MAD
When Formally Charged With the Murder of
 Blanche Lamont--His Bously h. dignant Remark.

San Francisco, April 27-Theodore Durant was formally charged with the murder of Blanche Lamont this morn- ing.
 The prisoner displayed Considerable i'll grace when the charge was read to him and indignantly asked the officers: How much more are you going to charge me with?"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
SHE'S PLUCKY F PETITE Nicaragua Does Not Lower Her
 Crest to the Briton, REFUSES THE ULTIMATuM,
And the Occupation of Corinto by 'Admlra
 Stephenson Follows.
PEACEFUL WITHDRAWAL OF GARRISON,
But if the English Attempt to Penetrate Into the Interior They May Meet Force-The lingo Feeling Is Ram
 pant, and May Override

Washington, April 27.-Nicaragua has refused to accept the British uitimatun. This information was communicated to Rear Admiral Stephenson at late hour last night The three days given Nica- ragua to make reply having expired at midnight Friday, the British forces at once took possession of the town. The garrison at Corinto, which consisted or small force of about 150 or 200 men, were withdrawn to the interior, leaving the British in peaceable possession Of the town. No opposition was made to their landing, but it is stated by those familiar with the Nicaraguan people that any at- tempt on the part of the British forces 10 penetrate to the interior, or, in short, to leave the environments of Corinto, VIII be resisted by Nicaragua.
 Great excitement is reported to exist, not only at Corinto and Managua, but throughout the entire republic. It IS now said positively that Nicaragua will not pay the $75,000 indemnity demanded ny Great Britain. Sould this determination be adhered to the occupation of Corlnto by the British may be indefinite. The British ultimatum provided not only for the payment of $75000 smart money to Pro-Consul Hatch, but it included also a payment of $250o0 to compensate a number of British subjects who were ar rested and taken to Managua with MT. Hatch, and provided further that joint commission should be established to fix the damages which resulted to these and other British subjects as a result of their arrest and expulsion from the republic
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Supreme Court Adiourned.

The supreme court has adjourned for two weeks, and will not meet again until the 18th of May, when the call will be re- stunned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Delegates to Houston.

The following named delegates will att tend the Confederate reunion at Hous- ton, Tex, from Camp Lomax:
 J. w. A. Sanford, Paul Sanguin- neti, John Purifoy, Joel Barnett, w. B. Jones, G. w. Ealey, Len ISrauss, B. c. Tarver, c. w. Abercrombie, G. w. Halls, R. E. Haygood, J. w. Carew, s. l.. Rose, John Higgins and w. P. German. Be- sides the accredited delegates, of course many others of the camp will attend and enjoy the liberal hospitality of the Texans.
 Second Lieutenant Percy Dawson of Battery c, Selma, has been commits stoned junior first lieutenant.
 The race for major of the Third regi- ment is becoming very exciting and the list of candidates is growing daily. Those announced up to the present time are Captains w. J. Walden of Company E, F. r. Mcconnell of Com pany B, and John II. Sheffey of Com pany K.
 The. resignation of Fl. H. Stewart, Jr., junior second lieutenant of Company r., Third regiment. of Selma, has been re- ceived and will be accepted.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
The Fans Are Wild.

Montgomery, April 27.-(Special)- )-The baseball cranks in Montgomery are aroused to the highest point of enthusi- asm by the phenomenal luck of the Mont gomery team in winning all three or the series of games from New Orleans on the opening of the season here. All the men in Manager Hays aggregation are jam up ball players. and the lovers of the national game here have sufficient cause to be proud of them. Clausen is the prime favorite of all, though, With Bailey a close second in popularity The game today resulted in another complete VIC tory for the locals, to the tune of Il to D.
 Immense audiences have witnessed the games each day, and baseball promises to be more popular in Montgomery this year than ever before.
 Both teams left tonight for New Or leans, where they play tomorrow. The 'e''" RH E Montgomery ....4 O-l1 IS D New Orleans 70 2 o 0 0 03 0 O-5 4
 Batteries-Montgomer Rappold ana Clausen; New Orleans, Smith and Gond- ing. Umpire. Craig.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
Burglar Bound Over

Berry Clay and William Hunter. the two negroes who broke into NJ Mohr's store early Friday morning and stole the pantaloons, hats, etc, were tried in Judge Tarver's court this morning and bound over in the sum of $500.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28

often contrary action, they made up their minds for tariff reform there was no power on earth strong enough to re- sist it. The silver question is going through the same course of public discus sion. It is meeting with defeats and vic tories just in the same ratio as eharac- terized the tariff fight. Just as in that fight the silver men will have their bat tie royal. when the American people will award the victory"
 How do you think the question will be settled?"
 "The majority of the American people in both political parties are in favor of the restoration of the free coinage of sil- yer They are a conservative people, respecting all rights and moving slowly that they may not disturb them. They may be repressed once in while, but once they take up a question there will be no cessation until it is brought to culmination.
 "The American people today are be- hind the free silver movement, and they will push it on to success, and will have silver re-establshed to its old equality with gold. When the people take up question, that party is successful which has the foresight and the wisdom to con stitute itself the agency through which their desires can be accomplished.
 '"The great financial question which has come to us side by side with the tar if question will be settled likewise by the democratic party. In the next cam paign the rehabilitation of silver will be the main and controlling issue upon which democracy will appeal to the peo- pie. Party platforms should always be plain and direct. I do not believe in these blanks which are so written as to catch voters going and coming. Parties should be honest to the people. What ever room existed for the different con- structions of the platform of 1892 should no longer exist, and for this purpose that to be adopted in 1896 should be so plain that even school boy could understand it."
 Secretary Mortons Interview.
 Speaking of Secretary Morton's letter, Mr Crisp said: "Yes, I have read the letter in which MT. Morton declares him self for the gold standard; but have you noticed that President Cleveland has disclaimed responsibility for the utter ances of the secretary?"
 Then he added: "If Secretary Morton had written a letter favoring the free coinage of silver MT Cleveland would probably have dismissed him from his cabinet. instead of merely disclaiming his act"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
At Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, April 27.-More than 1000 people saw the Atlantas take the second game from Chattanooga, making two wins out of the three turns It was a half holiday, Saturday and following Memorial Day. the crowd was not as large as was anticipated. The work of Wood who is pitching his first season, Twas the great feature of the game, while the hitting of the Atlantas was phe- nomenal. Two and three-baggers were plentiful, and every one should have been pulled down but for the happy planting of the batters, to the disgust of Chattanooga's quick fielders. The score was as follows:
 R H E Atlanta .....0 0 8 0 10 3 0-1O 15 0 Chattanooga 10 9 o o 0 O1 8 O. 6 g 4 Batteries-Atlanta, Wood and Wilson; Chattanooga, Weeks and Fisher.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
At Evansville.

Evansville, Ind, April 27.-Threaten- ing weather interfered with the attend ance at the second game of the Nash vile series today, only 500 persons being present. The game was sluBging match Beard, Burnett and Mills of the home team and Cleve and Daniels of Nashville made home runs. The score was as follows:
 R H E Evansville ......2 50 01OO O. 9 12 8 Nashville ....2 o 3 1 5 0-19 IS 1 Batteries-Evansville, Chard, Welner and Fields; Nashville, Daniels Herman and Frost. Umpire, Keller.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
At Little Rock.

Little Rock, Ark, April 27.-Twelve hundred people witnessed the second game this afternoon between the Little Rock and Memphis teams of the South ern league The clubs play in Memphis Monday. The score was as follows:
 R H E Little Rock 10 0 0 0 0 5 0 O. 10 6 Memphis .......4 0 - Batteries-Little Rock, Fifield and Cor coran Memphis, Burrell and OMeara. Umpire Clark.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
National League.

At Louisville R H F
 Cleveland ......0 0 0 o 1 3 o *- 4 l Louisville ....O 3 o O 0 0 0 0 O. 8 6 2 i Batteries-Cleveland, Young and O,Connor; Louisville, Knell and Welch.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28

At Cincinnati (ten innings)- R H E Chicago ......0 0 1 1 o 0 2 0 l. 6 13 Cincinnati ....0 0 1 02 0 2 o 0 O. 12
 Batteries-Chicago, Hutchinson and Kittridge; Cincinnati, Parrott and Mer- ritt. Umpire, Emslie.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-16


Dr. Blackmer was born 67 years ago at
Plymouth, and ut the age Of Is began
teaching school. He entered Brown uni
yersity when he was about 90 years OF age.
He afterward entered Harvard medical
school. He then went into practice at
Efingham, N. H., and from there he went
to Augusta where he had charge OF the
Augusta insane asylum. He subsequently
took charge Of the asylum at Concord, N.
II.
1t was I'm New Hampshire that DIR.
Blackmer first took definite stand on
the liquor question, and In 1870 no was
elected chairman Of the New Hampshire
Prohibition state committee. In 1872 and
1873 he was the Prohibition candidate for
governor of New Hampshire.
When the war broke out DR.. Blackmer
enlisted as surgeon. After serving
some time In the army he went into the
navy, and was in the memorable fight at
Fort Fisher
DIR. Blackmer was twice candidate for
congress in the Eleventh district and was
on the st. John electoral ticket. DE was
Prohibition candidate for governor of
Massachusetts, in 1889 and in 1890. In
1881, 50 and 'S3 and again In 1886 DIR.
Blackmer was the Prohibition candidate
for lieutenant governor
About two years ago DR.. Blackmer be-
came interested in the Norwegian liquor
system, and severed his connection with
the Prohibition state committee. Within
q few weeks, however, he went back to
the Prohibition party.