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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
IRON TRADE REVIEW.

CLEVELAND, O., March 28.-The Iron Trade Review says today: The wage ad- vances in the Connelsville region and the consequent advance in the price of coke has been followed by several developments contributing to the support of the move- ment toward better basis. Within the week the producers of standard Lake Su- perior Bessemer ores have acquainted their customers with the new price basis that is to be maintained on these ores in 1S95-an advance of 16 cents ton from the opening prices of 1894, and some ore has been sold in the past few days at the higher price. Simultaneously as the result of movement started before the beginning of the year western bar iron manufacturers have got together to try to check some of the demor- alizing practices that have made that end of the finished material market weariness to all connected with 1t.
 Outside of the iron trade, moreover, the past fortnight brought more signs of prom ise than have come together in any equal period in months. The demand for money has increased and expanding commercial loans have caused hardening in the rate.
 The first half of March shows an improve. ment in railroad earnings over the corre- spending period of 1S94-very slight, to be sure, but a reversal of the record of preced- ing months.
 Ia Pittsburg district the action of the railroad coal operators in agreeing to pay 60 cents for mining, or 6-cent advance, though 1t falls short of the mems demand of 69 cents, signifies the end of the old prices. The direct reflection by the iron trade of these better symptoms is confined to Ressemer pig iron and soft steel, 80 far as prices are concerned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
TWO FIRES.
ROBERT sTURaHs' RESIDENCE VERY BADLY
 DAMAaED-ANoTHERB BLAZE.

ROBERT STURGFS' RESIDENCE VERY BADLY
 DAMAoED-ANoTHERB BLAZE.
 Shortly after o'clock yesterday morn- ing telephone alarln was sent in to the fire department announcing fire on Avenue G, near Twenty first street. The fire department promptly responded. While the laddies were getting out an alarm was turned in from box 133 corner of Avenue G and Twenty-third street.
 Tbe departments responded promptly and on arriving found the residence of Mir. Robert Sturges, on Avenue G, between Twenty first and Twenty. second streets, being rapidly consumed by fire. Lines of hose were hurriedly laid and the water gotten on the building in time to prevent its being entirely consumed.
 sleeping, unconscious of the fact that the roof over their heads was being rapidly consumed. Neighbors who discovered the blaze, rushed to the house and awakened the inmates by pounding on the door. They escaped in safety but were unable to save any of the furniture.
 The loss on the building is estimated at Sld00; household effects S2500; insurance 5000.
 Mir. Sturges suffered serious loss by fire only a short time ago. The origin of yes- terday mornings fire is unknown.
 ANOTHER BLAZE.
 At 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a small empty house on Second avenue and Twenty fifth street was discovered on fire, and an alarm turned in. The blaze was ex. tiuguished after the roof had been badly burned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Savannah News takes notice of the point made by Mir. James Bowron to the effect that England enjoys chelper rates on iron to this country than we have to Eng land. This is because our exports are bulky, while England's exports are of small compass and allow room for iron as ballast. The News suggests that iron and cotton make paying cargo. the iron being used as ballast. This Is a good idea and has not been neglected by MT. Bowron. The shipments of cotton for this season have almost ceased, but next season he proposes to utilize that plan, and will see that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will ship iron to the European pOrta
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
OF A MILITARY NATURE.

Capt. Paul Sanguinetti, Lieutenant Jones, United States army, acting auJu- tant of the Alabama state troops, and Col. Harvey Jones will be in Birmingham to- night to examine the uniforms of the Bir- mingham soldiers damaged in the service of the state last summer. Those suits damaged will be replaced by the state and the board of survey, come to ascertain the number needed. While here they will also inspect the armories and equipments furnished by the state. After the inspec- tion an officers meeting will be held in the Rifles' armory.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

MAJ. THOMAS T. WRIGHT is not only one of the most progressive men in the South, but one of the most tender-hearted- he sympathizes with every one in distress. He has written letter to the New Orleans Times Democrat relative to the late freeze in Florida, and he points out to the Flori- dians how they can overcome their losses. There is silk, for instance, which Florida can produce SIS well as Italy, and of which We import S30, GOO, ,000 year. And he calls attention to the merits of Florida sweet po- tatoes, and how well received they have been. Then again, there are the fisheries, and the sea which surrounds Florida on al- most every side and which holds out so many invitations to maritime ventures; in fine, MT. Wright points out that Florida has such host of advantages that it need not be in the slightest degree disturbed if it's fruit crop is injured by the freeze-tbere are so many other things to which it's peo- pie can turn their attention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
TWO LINES TO PEKIN.

LONDON, March 2S.-A Central News dispatch from Shanghai says Sunday last the Japanese landed at Hai Chow, on the coast of the province oi Klang Tfu, 170 miles northwest of Nankin. The Chinese opposed the landing and 300 were killed in the fight. It Is believed that the Japanese a,a intend to march overland ;,, to Naakin. thus Yang Tse- Kiang. This move will enable the Japanese to block the Graud Canal and prevent supplies from passing through 1t to Pekin. As their fleet holds the gulf of Pe- Chilli. this gives the Japanese two lines upon which to advance to Pekin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to aW others.
FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION

OF THE ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR
 UNION TO MEET HERE MAY 10-12.
 The fifth annual convention of the Ala bama Christian Eudeavor union will con- vene in this city May 10 and continue in session two days. Several prominent Christian workers will be in attendance, and 20 young Christian in the state should fail to be in attendance. 6
 For full particulars write to Fred 8. Ball, president Alabama Christian Eodeavor un- ion Montpomery, Ala,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
GARBLEs THE PLATFORM.
Mobile Register.

Mobile Register.
 The Birmingham State declares that it will advocate strict adherance to the plat form on which MT. Cleveland was elected, then proceeds to garble the platform so as omit the one essential feature, the very one MT. Cleveland, believing himself to have been elected 10 carry out the platform, ls making his stand upon, namely, the dec- laration that the dollar unit of coinage of both metals must be of equal intrinsic and changeable value. We warn the readers of the State that when paper is willing to resort to a misstatement of fact in order to make point in favor of its pet theory it is D DOt to be trusted,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
OFF TO OHIO.

Capt. R. F. Kolb, as stated in yester- days AeE- HERALD, left at noon yester- day for Canton, O.. on a campaigning tour. Captain Kolb is billed Tor a speech in Canton tomorrow night in the interest of the third party. He will oppose Me- Kinley aud work for the nomination of Sibley of Pennsylvania as the third party candidate for the presidential nomination., and also for the success of the local third party ticket. Grand Master Sovereign Of the Knights of Labor will be at Canton a,soatnmorr,.y a,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE commencement exercises of the Bir-
 mingham Medical and Dental Colleges last night were particularly interesting, and it was an occasion of some moment to Bir- mingham. The audience gathered together embraced those citizsns who are most prominent in every enterprise that re- dounds to the city's welfare. The young gentlemen who have been attending these colleges are bright, enthusiastic, and full of hope for the future. Birmingham can we'll afford to be proud of these two institu. tions. The Dental College was removed to this city from Bridgeport two years ago, and ths Medical College was founded by
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

our leading physicians last year. Both add to the reputation of Birmingham as an ed- ucational centre, aud are harbingers of that day fast approaching when Birming- ham will be known abroad for it's educa- tional and moral advantages, as well as its material wealth.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE German Emperor has had struck off in honor of Bismarck's birthday, coin bearing his portrait and that of Bismarck, who wears the Curaisser's uniform. Only about 5 COO of these coins were minted, and while they are worth now only about 75 cents, it is probable they will rapidly in- crease in value. Several Germans in this city have already ordered number of them as souvenirs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

aS-The present ma agernent or the, AGE-H ER LID has no ella i'm against advertisers or SubSSriO- CTS prior to February 11th, 1SSo. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been Sold and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
NULL PRoTECT THEM.

LONDON, March 2S.-A dispatch to the Standard from Constantinopie says the English, French and Russian ambassadors jointly presented q memorial to the porte yesterday. calling attention to the lnse- curity of Christians in the province of Diarbekir. The porte gave assurance that the provincial authorities would be ordered to protect tLem.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Japanese have been preparing for their war with China for the last thirty years. They knew that it was inevitable. The war spirit grew until 1t permeated all ranks and all classes. Having become SO enthused on the subject they do not wish the war to stop until China is thoroughly subjugated. This was the spirit that act uated the Japanese who fired in the face of Ii Hung Chang. He thought that by killing the peace envoy the war would be pro- longed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Illinois Legislature has passed bill "to prevent extortion and compel the pay ment of debts contracted for labor in bank able currency.'' It provides that 'any time check or store order issued or given as compensation for labor performed shall be redeemable at the option of the person to whom the same was issued or given, or upon his written order in bankable cur ranCv ,,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

WHEN the young Emperor of Germany assumed the reins of government one of his irst acts was to dispense with the services of Bismarck. This was a great blow 10 the pride of the Iron Chancellor, for he had been the right hand man of the Empsror's father and grandfather. He had braved thousand dangers to make the German Em- pire what it was, and had courted unpopu- larity to streng then the throne. The young Emperor was at that time full of pride, and was determined 10 show the world that he could rule without the aid of any man. Since then he has Iepented of the injustice done Bismarck, and cannot do too much to mako amends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
GETS A TENNESSEE BELLE.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 28.-The engage ment is announced of Hon. A. J. Majori- banks, aid-de.camp to the governor general and brother of Lady Aberdeen, to Miss Mysie Brown of Nashville, Tenn. Miss Brown is expected here next week to visit the government house.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD on the standard thermome- ter at Hughes drug store, corner N1ne- teenth street and Second avenue. The hg- ures given are in all instances for tempera- ture recorded in tbe shade and on north ern sheltered exposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE South has almost monopoly of cot ton growing. and can fix the price. Iron making IS not so much of a monopoly, be- ing widely distributed over the world, but that section which can make it cheaper than any other has virtually a monopoly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

"THE Japanese are the French of the Orient," said Bishop Galloway. The at- tempt to take the life of Li Hung Chang was similar to the assassination of Presi- dent Carnot.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Chicago Board of Education has passed law prohibiting married women from teaching in the public schoolsi but this doesn' t trouble these married women much, for they can get a divorce in few
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

OSCAR WILDE has been refused admit tance to a hotel at Monte Carlo. He can now sympathiZe with Teamoh.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

partisan silver club has been organized, gave Weaver, the Populist candidate for President, All more votes than to Cleve- land.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Germans of Birmingham will not formally celebrate Bismarck's birthday. There are several German societies here, and the celebration could be made very attractive, but the leaders think best under the circumstances that no formal celebra- ton be given. A good many Germans are from those countries that Bismarck forci- ply annexed to the German empire, and they naturally feel somewhat hostile to him. But nearly all Germans honor Bis- marck for what he has done for his coun- try, and to show their respect they have mailed postal cards of congratulations. These cards are issued by the Universal Postal Union, are stamped '2 cents," and will go to any part of the civilized world. They are addressed to Prince Bismarck, !, and on the obverse side bear the words in German text: "In Germany's great cele- bration, wishing good luck to the S0th birthday, extend congratulations.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

ABOUT 200 members of the American In. stitute of Mining Engineers left Washing ton Tuesday on a special train over the Southern Railway for Florida, whers their annual meeting will be held. The deleca- ton comprises members from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, {, Chicago, Pittsburg and other cities. Ses- sions of the institution will be held at Ocala, Tampa Bay and St. Augustine, be- ginning on the 27lh and ending on April 5. MT. L. 8. Brown, general agent of the pas senger department of the Southern Rail- way, went with the party, which, before returning, will make an investigation of the mining resources of the South.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, March 28.-Forecast Of weather for the succeeding twenty-iour hours: Fair; east to south winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE New York correspondent of the Bal
 timore Sun says: "Steamships which ar
 rived from the West Indies brought word of neat trick that Uncle Sam played upon coal mongers at Kingston, Jamaica. A few weeks ago, when the cruiser New York called at that port, the dealers sent in a bill of S11. 50 ton. It was paid, but the United States government did some think ing. In the meanwhile the coal people, in anticipation of other cruisers arriving, loaded up with fuel. They were dumb founded when on March l5 a bark and Q four masted schooner arrived and began discharging coal for the United States cruisers. These feelings were magnified by the news that two other cargoes were on the way. It will take couple of years for the coal dealers to get rid of their stock. '
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-29

THE Socialists of Germany hate Bis marck, and yet Bismarck in some of his acts has shown himself to be the greatest Socialist of them all. His whole aim has been to make Germany paternal govern. ment, and he has taught the people to look to the government for everything. He fathered the accident insurance measure which is so savored with Socialism. But he did not pursue this course to please the people, but to strengthen the monarchy. ,t is not for what he has done that the So- calists dislike him, but the spirit he has shown.
 Mss ELLEN BEACH YAw, who sang in Birmingham last fall, is engaged to be married. Tie engagement is the result of an extended "Emersonian symposium" T" as the bridegroom-to-b be characterized it, and the man in question is H. W. Wack, young lawyer employed by the St. Paul Globe as special writer, and present pri. vate secretary to Federal Architect Edward P. Bassford, supervisor for the St. Paul postotfice, now building. MT. Wack is also interested in art, and has published a book or two.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-19
VISIT OF GOVERNOR.
Arrangements That Are Being Made for
His Reception.

His Reception.
Governor Hastings and staff will ar
rive here on the o'clock Bloomsbury
train Monday, and will witness the
initial performance that evening in the
rockingham of the military drama
"Allatoona," which will be given during
the week for the benefit of the Thir-
teenth regiment, Governor Hastings
will be obliged to leave early the next
morning for Harrisburg. Owing to the
brevity of his visit no arrangements
can be made for his formal entertain
ment while in this city
The regiment in light marching order
will meet Governor Hastings at abe
Lackawanna depot, and will escort him
to the Wyoming house, which will be
his headquarters during his stay. Mrs
Hastings will be with him. Mrs. VIII
lard, chairman of the ladies' ALA
toona" committee, Is waiting reply
from a letter sent Mrs. Hastings and
asking for her wishes relative to be-
ing rendered a form ial reception.
Lieutenant Governor Lyon will also
be here and may possibly be accom-
panied by Mrs. Lyon. He will be en-
tertained by Lieutenant Governor
Watres, of this city.
In Difference to the prominence and
position OF the governor and his party
1t has been requested that at Monday
nights performance ladies will appear
without bonnets and in evening dress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-19
CITY NOTES.

Thomas Smith was yesterday trans
ferred from the house OF refuge, Phila-
deiphia, to the county jail.
The grand entertainment and social CT
the Acme Literary club will be held at St.
Johns hall, Pine Brook, this evening.
At meeting of Lackawanna council.
No. 1133 Royal Arcanum, tonight, Howell
Harris will deliver an address on Liberty"
Company 3, of the Thirteenth regiment,
will elect a captain on Wednesday to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Cap
tain William Kellow.
p. A. Philbin, as tax collector Of Arch
bald borough for 1896 field his bond yes
terday in court. The amount Is $3l, 400, and
the securities are James Jordan. of Oily
phant, and Thomas Philbin, of Archibald.
Marriage licenses were granted yester-
day to George Basco and Mary LZivako, Of
Pricevile and Jessup, respectively; Fhilir
N. Eckman and Amelia l.. Bonsall, of Phil
adeIphia; Patrick Atkinson and Catherine
Doud, of Carbondale.
Referee w. w. Lathrope filed his repor:
yesterday in the assumpsit proceedings of
Joseph II. Gunster, assignee Of the Scran-
ton City bank. against the Illuminating,
Heat and Power company. The report
awarded $l2O79 in favor Of the plaintiff.
Michael Krotky, of Forest City who let
daylight shine through the lower anatomy
of Peter Kozniak, who, he claims, was
stealing his chickens, entered bail yes
terday before Judge Archibald. George
Prokopovitch became his surety in the
sum of $780,
Miss Leah Heath delivered the third OF
the series OF illustrated lectures on French
art at the Green Ridge library last night
dealing particularly with the lives of Jean
Baptiste Greuze and Marie Vigee LIE Brun
The last lecture Of the series will be de.
1ivered on "The Barbizon School,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-19
ALLATOONA NEXT WEEK.
Extensive Preparations That Are Being
Made for Event.

Extensive Preparations That Are Being
Made for Event.
The drama "Allatoona," given princi-
pally by local talent, will be played
each evening next week at the Froth-
ingham for the benefit of the Thirteenth
Regiment Armory fund. Governor
Hastings and staff will attend on Mon
day evening, and the presence here or
the gubernatorial party Will lend an
impetus to the project. Almost every
organization in the city will be repre-
sented on some one of the nights, and
doubtless there will be friendly
rivalry among the different societies as
to which can dispose of the greatest
number of tickets. Upon the financial
success of the drama will depend large
ly whether or not active work Will be
taken towards the erection of a new
armory, and Scranton people especially
should therefore give the movement
their heartiest approval by filling the
theater at each performance.
The diagram of seats is now open at
the rockingham. Those desiring seats
for Monday evening must have them
checked off Immediately. There are
few good seats left. Among those who
have engaged boxes and loges are;
Boxes, Il. N. willard, William Connell.
L. l.. Fuller, ii. p. Simpson, 7. II. Wat
kins; loges,, A. Il. Hunt, Colonel II. A.
Coursen, J. l.. Crawford, Captain S,
Hines, w. II. Jessup, jr, Colonel e. II.
Ripple.
Notes About AlIatOona.
A dress rehearsal of the play will take
place at the Frothingham on Saturday al
8 p. m. sharp
A number of the sabres that were used
In the battle o. Alatoona will be used In
the play.
No. II train north, / a. M, will stop al
Factoryvile; No. 9 train north, 2.35 a. ni
will stop at Foster and No. 10 train south
!. 40 a. m, will stop at Moscow, giving out
of-town people an opportunity to attent
the performances.
on Monday evening between the secont
and third acts Governor Hastings viii
make short address.
It Is whispered that the ladies' will ap
| pear without hats or bonnets at the per
| formances.
| The days of the performances will ht
as follows: Monday, April q. Governor
and Armory day; Tuesday, Thirteenth
Regiment day; Wednesday. Firemen'i
day: Thursday, Ladies' day; Friday, Mill
tary day; Saturday, Grand Army of tn,
Republic, Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Red Men, Patriotic order Sons Of Amer
lea, Junior Order United American Me
cbanics, Senior Order United American
Mechanics, Father Mathew societies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-19
ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIETY.
Business Transacted at the Meeting Last
Nlphf


Night.
A regular meeting of the st. Aloysius
society was held at St. Thomas hall
last night, when various suggestions
We're made with a view to increasing
the scope of the organization. One OBJ
ject of the discussion was to promote
an increased interest in the society
among the business men of the city, and
the names of many leading citizens
were suggested for president and vice
president. A committee of six was ap-
pointed to wait on those mentioned
with view of imparting more informa-
ton as to the object of the society and
to ask them for their interest in its
behalf
A committee of three members was
also appointed to write to New York,
Toronto and Philadelphia for informa-
ton as to kindred organizations. Many
suggestions We're made as to which
part of the gymnasium work should be
first adopted, and the athletic depart
ment was favored by the majority. A
committee of three was appointed to
secure a suitable building in the city.
1t was resolved that the society meet
every Thursday evening until the or
ganization is perfected.