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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
sAID'S ACTION UNEXPECTED. His Letter to Sir Philip Currie Tells Why
 He hid It.

London. Dec 11-A dispatch from Con- stantinople dated December 12 says that Said Pasha's return to his residence was contrary to public expectancy. He drove thither in the carriage of Sir Philip Currie, the British ambassador, accompanied by the dragonman Of the British embassy. On the same evening the secret police, who had been station ed around the embassy, were With drawn.
 Said Pasha, in his letter to Sir Philip .Currie. dwelt upon his forty-three years of pu. .lic service, including live as vizier, and said that now that his health was exhausted, he was unable to bear the burdens of the post that the sultan wish" ed him to assume. His majesty had aft erwards offered him a special appoint ment in the palace to direct important affairs of state. Unhappily his health did not allow him to do this. His pur- pose in going to the embassy was to es- cape the endorsements and thereafter leave the country with his family.
 Said intended to pass night at the embassy, in which belief he wrote, inn mediately to the grand vizier, express ing the hope that his request would be favorably regarded. On the same even- ing however, the sultan sent his foreign minister and president of the council to Sir Philip Curire and informed Said that his majesty continued to hold his former grand vizier in high favor and had en- tire confidence in his fidelity. On the following day the sultan gave as- surances to the other embassies, express ing a desire that Said should not leave the country. While grateful to his maj esty, Said was compelled to consider the intolerable intrigues of the palace, and consequently felt bound to reiterate his request to leave Turkey. Despite this the sultan on thirteen occasions sent his chamberlain and his secretary to reas- sure Said of his majesty's wish that he abandon his intention. The sultan, more- over, gave written assurances, for which reason he remained five days at the en- bassy, despite his intention to remain only one night.
 But, on the other hand.a ahis request had not met with a favorable reply while on the other hand. he felt obliged to attest his appreciation of the senti- ments and assurances of his sovereign
 The letter concluded with an expression of gratitude to Sir Philip Currie and his wife. Throughout the communication with the palace Said Pasha had full lib- erty of action.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
TURKISH AFFAIRS.
Exequaturs Granted to British Consu
 Placards Denouncing the Sultan.

Exequaturs Granted to British Consuls.
 Placards Denouncing the Sultan.
 Constantinople, Dec. 1.-The porte has granted exequaturs to Major Williams and Major Bulman, the newly appointed British vice-consuls at Van and Sivas, and also to a British vice-consul at liar pot. The vice-consuls will start for their ports immediately.
 In the appeal made to the sultan by M. Nelidoff the Russian ambassador, in the name of the czar he strongly advised the sultan to concede the demands of the ex- tra guardShipS in order to avoid magni- flying the matter,as he assured the sultan the demand would be persisted in by the powers.
 The negotiations for a government loan of Il 900 000, secured by the revenues of Turkish tobacco, have fallen through. It is learned that Said PaSha, in reply to the sultan's demand that he leave the British embassy and return home, said that he was willing to live in any place outside of Turkey that the sultan might appoint, and would also pledge himself to keep entirely aloof from politics, De- ing, in view of the circumstances, ex- tremely anxious to leave the county with his family To this the sultan replied that he was not willing that Said Pasha should put himself outside of his the sultan's) power, as he was the custodian of too many secrets.
 The result was that Said received the assent or the Sulldn lO HIS hNlnS hIy where within the empire, together with the imperial assurance that his majesty would not compel him to hold office, and upon this assurance Said returned to his home.
 Upon leaving the British embassy Said left a. letter addressed to Sir Philip Cur rie, the British ambassador, thanking him for his protection and hospitality. Sir Philip wrote letter to the sultan ex- pressing the hope that Said Pasha would not be harmed.
 Placards denouncing the sultan were posted December 10 in all of the principal mosques and at the gate of the Yldlz palace, the sultan's residence.
 After the decision of the porte to issue an trade permitting the passage of the extra guard ships through the straits of the Dardanelles the foreign diplomats held meeting, at which they decided an ultiuatrm to the porte was needed, in asmuch as the firmans demanded had been granted.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Ambassador Bayard May Decide to Resign, Says the St. James 6azette-The
 Globes Opinion.

London, Dec. 1.-The St. James Ga zette, commenting upon the attack made upon Ambassador Bayard in the house of representatives yesterday, says: Mir. Bayard may decline to maintain his post after the attack that was made upon him in congress yesterday, and if he re- signs it will be regretted here, as he is a fine example of a dignifed, upright and eloquent American statesman. But his alleged indiscretion was so deliberate that we doubt whether he had not better contemplate it's probable result. We would resent any British minister mak- ing a speech in a foreign country attack ing vital part of our policy.
 The Globe says: MT. Bayard permit ted himself to indulge in freedom of speech about his own countrymen, rulers and politics that would have been impos- sible for diplomat of the old world, and we think that the republican majority are reasonably annoyed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
OPELlKA MANDAMUSED.
Holders of Some Old Railroad Bonds Trying to
 Eorco Cnlinctinn of Sannn

f0TC6 OOll6CUOH LII Odlne'
 Opelika, Dec. 11.-(Special)-Th may or and aldermen of Opelika have been mandamused to appear before the United States court in Montgomery on the 18th instant to show cause why they should not assess and collect a tax to settle judgment and costs recovered Tn the United States court against the district of Opelika by John A. Co1vin of Atlanta, Ga The amount of the judgment and costs is nearly 5000. Over twenty years ago the city of Opelika voted $25,OOO to the East Alabam railway and the same amount to the Savannah and Memphis railroad. and bonds were issued and negotiated, mostly to New York parties. There has been considerable litigation resulting from the issuance or these bonds and the city has been sued several times in the United States court, and one council came near being put in jail for failure to assess and collect suff1clent amount to settle a judgment.
 Finally the old charter was abolished and a debt paying commission appointed to compromise and settle this indebted ness The interest at the time amounted to as much as the principal, which made the whole indebtedness about $10O,OO0 The commissioners succeeded in com- promising and settling most of the bonds at probably less than fifteen cents on the dollar. MT. Colvin and a few others who held the bonds refused to compromise, however, hence the suit now pending in the United States court.
 The examination of the witnesses for the defendant in the Judge Robinson impeachment case, which has been pro- ceeding before Commissioner Sayre, has been concluded. Eighty-five witnesses were examined. The case will be taken up by the supreme court at Montgomery December 20 for final action.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
THINGS DRAMATIC.

The Eugene Robinson company pre- sented .The Fatted Calf at O'Brien's opera house last night. This is one Of the best plays of it's kind that has been seen here in a long time. It is clean, pure and refined, and keeps the audi ence in a good mood throughout the two and half hours it is before them
 The audience last night appreciated the play very much, Judging from the frequent and liberal applause. The spe- cialty artists with the company are very clever, and received several encores.
 The play hinges on the return of three prosperous sons who represent to their fathers that they have failed in bus mess. While absent they have all mar ried and their wives come along with them and secure board with the family for the summer, not, however, as their wives Squire Daniel Perley has niece whom he desires one of his sons to marry in order to keep her fortune in the family, but being married neither of them can do this. The squire threat ems to diSown them unless one of them does as requested. In the meantime the niece has secretly married painter. The squire falls in love with the boarders and in turn proposes to each of them, and they, under the preteXt of consider ing the matter, ask for time. They con suit with each other and all agree to accept his offer. This is too much for the old fellow and he urges his sons to mar " the three boarders and promises in case they succeed to divide his fortune among them They consent.
 He has been urging his neice to marry one of his sons. She learns of the plot of the sons and their wives and joins them in order to secure forgiveness for her secret marriage. She goes to the squire and tells him she has consented to marry one of his sons. This brings about the desired effect and he signs a paper permitting her to marry whomso- ever she pleases. The denouement is made when the three sons and their wives and the-p painter and the niece come to him and announce that they have been married eighteen months and com mand the nurse to bring forward the babies, four in number These she has gotten mixed, but finally identifies each and returns 1t to its mother.
 As Squire Daniel Perley, rich stock raiser, MT. Herman Hrschburg is very clever Besides his splendid acting he has good voice and with Miss Lewis sings most admirably a duet from comic opera.
 Miss Nellie Lewis as Mrs McCann, the Irish comedienne is splendid. She de- 1ineates that character very well indeed.
 Miss Jennie Lind Lewis has an eXquis- ite voice, and delighted the audience with her singing.
 MT. Shiriff's whistling was about the best ever heard here He initiates the mockingbird and the canary with perfect ease, and so we'll that one imagines al- most that he is listening to the birds themselves.
 Miss Reah Starr as Maple Lester, the niece Miss Katherine White Marie Les lie and Miss Lewis, as wives of the Per ley sons, are good in the parts assigned them.
 As whole the company ranks above the average, and the entertainment they furnish is very amusing.
 "The Fatted Calf" will be repeated to- night.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
General freight and passen- ger office of Southern Railway removed to No. ' North 2Oth street. Telephone 846.
AN OUTRAGE.
Thirty Shots Fired Into Train of Kentucky
 Republicans.


 Eminence, Ky, Dec 11.-Thirty shots were fired upon train load of Louisville republicans at this place last night as they were returning from the inaugura- tion of Governor Bradley All the win dows in the last car of the long train, which left Frankfort at 7:30 D. m., were shot out and the bullets tore off large quantity of splinters of the wood work in the coach. There were several ladies in the coach and the excitement was high. At the first volley everybody lay flat on the floor. The firing continued rapidly. The train was just slowing up at Eminence and in moment it came to a standstill
 Three men were seen along the track and as the train started up again about ten more shots were fired through the windows. Fortunately only one person was hurt. One mans neck was cut by heavy piece of glass that flew in all di- rections through the car. Many mem- bers of the Garfield club of Louisville were in the coach. It was here that Governor Bradley broke off the joint de- bate with General Harding because of the disorder of the democrats present. The attack on the train Is believed by some to have been the outcome of this.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
WORK OF THE FLAMES.
An Orphan Asylum and Other Buildings De- stroyed at St. Francis, Near Milwau-
 kee-No Lives Lost.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 11.-A large fire is raging in the suburbs of St. Francis. St. Amelian's orphan asylum was com pletely destroyed, and it is possible that the flames may spread to the Cathoiie seminary, which is separated from the asylum only by a small creek. The wind is blowing a gale, and all eommuhiea- ton by wire is interrupted.
 Close to the asylum are the chapel, the printing office and a barn, which are built in the shape of a triangle. me nre started in the printing office at cioch' All the employees had stopped Wofk' and the pressman Chris Fuherman, aeel- dentally knocked over lamp, which ex- ploded. He tried to extinguish the ire by throwing clothes on 1t, but at the same instant the door was thrown open by the storm, while the draft caIIlea the flames to the ceiling, which the next moment was on fire. The pressmah rushed out of the building and called Tor help. but as there is no fire department at St. Francis the flames ate then way to other parts of the building. In the asylum there were 192 boys, ranging III age from to 14. They all marcheu out in good order, and no one was hurt.
 As there was no fire apparatus DUCK, ct brigade was formed and help asked from this city. Engine companies anu 10 were ordered to the scene of the nre' but they were absolutely powerless.
 The building, with all US coh'ei'e' was burned to the ground, and the fre- men directed their efforts to save the seminary and other adjoining buildings. It is showing now and the hope is en- tertained that the efforts, of the fire de- partment will be successful
 At il 80 the fire was under control The firemen succeeded in preventing the flames from spreading to the seminary. The asylum is completely destroyed. The loss will amount to $50.0O0 and is fully covered by insurance. As soon as pos sible the building will be rebuilt.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
THE RACES.
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, Dec. 11.-Delghtful weather and fair card brought out a large crowd to the fair grounds today. Sixteen bookies cut in and were kept busy, and they had considerable the best of 1t, as only two favorites won. Saul terne captured the first easily by two lengths at the comfortable odds of 15 to l. The other races were well contested and all rather close finishes. Donation, a heavily backed favorite in the third race, was interfered with in the back stretch and could not get up again. Imp. Vol sey, while running close up to the front in the fourth, bled and was pulled up. Weather clear; track slow Summarizes
 First race, six furlongs selling-Sau- terne, 97 (Scherer), to 1, won; Neckati, (Clay, to 1, second; Lorrainia, 97 CD. Davis). to 5, third. Time, 1:171a. Equi- nox, Ferryman II, Miss Ross, War Song, Minerva and Bertrand also ran
 Second race, six furlongs, handicap Somnambulist, 103 Ross), 5 to l, won; Artist, 104 (H. Shields) to 1, second; 1; Panway 92 Powers), to 1, third Time, 1:1S%. Frankie D., San Cruz The Rock, Warwickshire and Patria also ran.
 Third race, six furlongs, handicap Souff1e S6 (Clay), 31a to l, won; Judith C., SS (Gatewood, to 1, second; Leo Lake, 10S (H. Shields)12 to 1, third. Time, 1:17 Jennie June, Miss Young, Judge Dubouse, Donation and Lottie Mills (bled) also ran.
 Fourth race, one mile and quarter, handicap-Orinda, no q. Murphy, even won; George w, 90 (Clay), 15 to 1, sec ond; Peytonia 92 (Gatewood), z to 1, third. Time, 2:12A. Invade, Pioneer, A. A. Chauncey, Pony Bob and Wolsey (bled and pulled up) also ran.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs selling Mate, 107 c. Murphy), to 1, won; Balk n fD litzer, 1O9 c. HID, 8 to 1, third Time 1:91. Spiritualist, Topic, Eva, Hotspur. Maggie Harris, Anna McNairy and Kath- leen also ran.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Fighting the Administration.

Berlin, Dec. 11-There was an exciting scene in the reichstag today upon the occasion of the delivery of a speech by Herr Bebel. one of the socialist leaders, in regard to the recent prosecution of so- cialists and the closing of socialist un- ions by the government. In the course of his speech Herr Rebel made a violent attack upon the emperor because of the speeches delivered by his majesty on Se- dan Day and more recently at Breslau, referring to the kaiser as a "certain somebody
 President Won Buol-Berenberg called Herr Bebel to order, but the latter peri sisted in continuing his remarks in the same strain. A great uproar ensued, in the midst of which Herr Singers voice was heard above the din crying i've are ipsulted."
 When quiet was finally restored the president threatened to stop Herr Bebel entirely unless he confined his remarks within the limits of decency, whereupon
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12

Herr Bebel retorted: "Iow is it possible to omit mention of the kaiser from dis cusson of the question of the abolition of less majeste law"
 Herr Bebel then proceeded in pas- sionate speech to criticise the govern ment's recent prosecution of socialists. He declared that the present conditions prevailing in civilized states precluded the possibility of a revolutionary party obtaining a victory forcibly and argued that therefore agitation by means of speeches and the dissemination of litera- ture was justifable.
 Gen. Bronsart Von Schellendorf, impe- rial minister of war, interrupting, de- clared, amid a tremendous uproar on the part of the socialists, who attempted to drown his voice, that during the Sedan fetes the socialists were very dirty ink singers. Their infamy, however, was unable to soil the memory of the great kaiser, but nevertheless the army would never forget the depravity of the social iStS upon that occasion.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A Mixed In Failure.

New York, Dec. 11.-Attachments have been obtained here against the Enter prise company, builders and contractors, of this city and Brunswick, Md, for Louise F. Miller, wife of R. s. Miller, the treasurer, for s7S75, and in favor of the Phenix National bank for $6910. Both were obtained on the ground of the company being a West Virginia corporation.'
 The company is mixed up with the af- fairs of the Seaboard Lumber company of this city and Mobile, Ala. The Enter prise company was incorporated in 1891 with capital stock of $500, ,000, but, 1t is said that only $20000 was paid in Will liam J. Best is the president.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
George HurN Collins & Co.'s Shipping Clerk,
 Is Arrested at Their Instance.

George R. Hury, shipping clerk of Col lins & Co.,, was arrested yesterday by Of- ficer Brown on the charge of grand lar ceny. It is said that an examination found him several hundred dollars in default to his employers and their GUS toners. Collins & Go. are commission and produce merchants on Morris ave- nue. Their attorney Capt. F. s. White, it is said, will draw two additional war rants against the prisoner this morning on similar charges.
 MT. Hurry has beer in the employ of the company about twelve months. He told a State Herald reporter last night that everything would be adjusted satis- factory to all parties today. He has a wife and two children
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
MILITIA CALLED OUT.

Three Stolen Bodies in Medical College
 Caused the Trouble.
 Topeka, Ks, Dec. Ex-Governor Morrill, tonight called out Battery B of the state militia here to protect the Kansas Med ical college, which was threatened by a mob. A company at Lawrence was also notified to be in readiness to move on to Topeka A cordon of police were placed on duty at the college. At a late hour however, all was quiet in the vicinity of the college building and the governor retired, having notified the Lawrence company that their services would not be required. The trouble was caused by the discovery in the dissecting room of the bodies of three women, stolen from the Topeka cemeteries.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Cuban War Talk.

Madrid, Dec 11.-A dispatch to the Im- parcial from Havana says that the insur- gents derailed a freight train at Jicote yesterday, blocking the tracks so that the passenger train from Santa Clara for Havana was unable to get through. The insurgents, with several batteries and artillery, have besieged the fort at Re- manganagauas. It is reported that an other filbustering expedition has landed at Cape May. Maxine Gomez, the rebel leader, has arrived at Placetas.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
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KETCHUM's s2e,ooo SUIT.
The First Case of the Kind Ever Brought to
 

1 Chicago, Dec. u.-Trial of the suit of Frederick R. Ketchum, an ex-freight conductor on the Chicago and North western railroad for $26,000 damages against that road was begun today.
 In 1894, during the strike, Ketchum charges that when he left the employ of the company his name had been sent out to other companies as that of a man who had been connected with the American Railway union strike and therefore not worthy of employment.
 The case is the first of the kind that ever came to trial in this country, and the trial will be watched with a great deal of interest
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Bauard Refused to Be Interviewed.

London, Dec. 11.-United States Am bassador Bayard steadfastly declines to be interviewed by anybody on the subject of the resolution of impeachment intro- duced by Representative Barrett in the house of representatives yesterday. lie has, without exception, informed all call CTS that he had nothing to say.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
He Weathered the Storm.

Norfolk, Dec. 1.-The storm which set tied over Hatteras yesterday has abated and tonight the wind is blowing at the rate of ten miles an hour. The Violet was successful in weathering the gale, but the presidential party has done no shooting today. There is every indica- tion that tomorrow will be an ideal day for duck shooting. The plans of the pres ident have been somewhat changed, he having decided not to leave Hatteras un- til Friday, arriving in Norfolk Saturday and reaching Washington early Monday morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
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Against Protection.

London. Dec. 11.-A deputation, headed by the Earl of Winchelsea, waited upon Lord Salisbury today and urged that the government readjust the duty on beer, so as to encourage the growth of English hops and barley. Lord Salisbury inti- mated that the proposal submitted by the delegation meant protection, and said he believed that public opinion was not changed upon that question. Protection, he said, would not return at any point where the present generation could look.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Lord Hamilton's Promise.

London Dec 11.-Lord George Hamil- ton, secretary of state for India, received a deputation of Lancashire cotton manu- facturers today. He informed them that the condition of the Indian finances had been very much improved and that when the equilibrium had been attained the government would remove the Indian cotton duties.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
THE COMPLETE ART CABINET,

Great interest Is already taken by the many friends of the different candidates who are contesting for the complete art cabinet at St. Pauls church bazaar. The bazaar will open on the 16th and continue until the 23d instant
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A New National Rank.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The application of the following persons for authority to organize the Third National Bank of At lanta, Ga., has been approved: Frank Hawkins, Jr, Louis Winhouse. Thomas s. Erwin. H. M. Atkinson, Joseph A. McCord, H. Y. McCord, A. P. Morgan nd E R. ROSSer.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
MONEY FOR TEACHERS.

County Superintendent of Education I. w. McAdory writes the State Herald that he now has on hand money due teachers the 1st of October last and if they will call at his office either today, tomorrow or Saturday he will pay them