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The age-herald., 1897-08-12
MT. Cunningham's Statement

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:,l
 In this mornings e-Herald I mo- tice an article on the convict question: in which notice the following language: 'll IS said that the last legislature would have abolished the convict lease system if there had not been a deficit In the state treasury. The matter was examin- ed by senate committee who return ed favorable report, but the bill was defeated in the senate"
 Now, if the writer of the article had said house." he would have been right. The bill was not defeated in the sepate; it passed that body by a vote of 18 to g., and was defeated in the house. In fact, it never even had the honor of consid- eration by the house penitentiary com mittee It was finally put on the calen- dar upon the motion of Hon. John Burns, of Dallas, but it was never broughtsto a vote. I suppose of course, that you have reference to senate bilLlNo. 104, known as the Cunningham bill,2' as that was the bill that proposed to abolish the lease system, abolish the county convict sys- tenn, establish an agricultur lmanufac- turing, mining and division, to be eperat- ed by a. board of managers, consisting of a general manager, medical director and two superintendents of divisions under the general direction of the governor. This bill limited the number of convicts to be assigned to the mine division at twenty-five per cent of the whole under which would have released Jefferson county of two-thirds of the convicts, pos- sibly all This was the bill recommend ed by the committee alluded to in ths article, which was not a "senate,' com mittee, but a. joint committee consisting of Messrs. Cunningham, and Hall.sof the senate, and Messrs. Waller, Burns and McCullom, upon the part of the house. The report of this committee was unani- nous. ssst r
 The bill not only passed the senate, but passed subs ntially as originally prepar- ed by the author.
 Hoping that you will make this -cerrec- ton, I am yours respectfully,
 IS R. M. CUNNINGHAM
 s4 Senator for Jefferson county.
 Birmingham, Ala, Aug. Il, 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
WEYLER LEARNS THE NEWS.
Says the Death of Canoyas Is a Calamity He
 Is In Havana.

- Havana, Aug. 11.-Consul General Lee, Mir. Galen, the British consul, and other foreign residents, called at the palace to- day to offer their coincidence to the act ing governor the Marquis of Ahumada, on the death of Senor Canovas.
 The afternoon papers late dispatches from Madrid comment on the signifi- canoe of the friendly messages of Presi- { dent Mckinley, Secretary Sherman. G-n. Stewart L. Woodford and Hannis Taylor in Spain's hour of sympathy. -
 The Spanish steamer which left to- day carried home 1000 sick soldiers and marines.
 Captain Gensral Weyier enterea Ha- vana on horseback with an escort ,sf cavalry at 6 o'clock this evening. He was received by the authorities on the outskirts and as he passed through the streets crowds cheered for Spain and Weyler.
 Having arrived at the palace the cap -,fsiin general received a number of dele gations and messages of condolence. He was evidently deeply moved by the news of the death of Senor Canovas and stated that as soon as he heard of it he started for Havana. He said that the calamity was an immense loss. It was apparent to him that the real interest of Cuba had been conserved by Senor Can ovas during the past three years.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
HE MOB WAS ORDERLY.
After Taking Brachett From the Sheriff, He
 Was Quietly Strung Up.

AshevillBa N. O., Aug. 11.--Bob Brach- ett, the assaiIanp of Miss Kittie Hender son. was lynched this afternoon. As an- nounced in Associated Press dispatch last night, a mob broke into the jail at this place and commenced to batter down the steel doors that led to the cells. The doors soon yielded, and it was then d.s- eevered~that Brache-t had been spirited away by Gl1e officers. All the other pris oners in the jail were liberated.
 Pursuit of the officers was at once com meneed and crowd caught up with them at Terrell station, on he Southern rail- way, eighteen miles east of Asheville, early this morning Brachegt was taken from his protectors, but the mob could not agree as to the dfsposi ion of him. Some wishedto hang him there, but the strong CT party decided to take him back 10 the vicinity of his crime
 It was 4:35 a. m. when the party started out afoot, leading the negro, now nearly exhausted and seemingly only half conscious, though he had not been ill- treated. Breakfast was had with a far mer, the negro having his share and then the walk of some twelve miles was re- sumed. The route was through a deep rayine, between towering mountains.
 At noon ,HemphiN school house was reacfied and there the party was informed that the Ashevlile militia had been called out and were on their way to meet the mob After, consultation, Miss Kitt.e Henderson, the negros victim, was sent for, four and a half miles away, that she misiht see her assailant hanged. When she arrived the negro was strung up so quietly that half the hangers-on, who had gathered from the country round, did not know 1t was done. No shots were fired and the mob dispersed after half hour leaving the body hanging At no time was it possible for the militia to have in- terfered, This is the third lynching in | Buncomb county in twelve years.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
ARE TIE OFFICERS RIGHT ?.
We'll Known Young Man Arrested and Ugly
 Charges May Be Brought Up. l

Lee McGlmsey. a well known young man of this city. is in the city jail on the charge of trzspassing Behind this charge. however there is thought by the police authorities to turk more serious one. that of attempting to bur glarize the Peoples Savings Bank.
 MeGimsey was found by the officers on that beat in hiding in the rear of the bank building, so they say, about 12 o'clock last night Near the spot where he was ther5 was found a rope, and diligent- search was made for set of tools that were supposed to have been placed there, and they wer= found early this morning. Three other young men are said by the police to have been con- nected with the affair, and the officers are hot on their tracks. They say that they will have them in jail early this morning.
 Capt. Weir said that there were many suspicious circumstances pointing to an attempt at robbery and tn1, the officers have a strong link of evidence against the young men.
 The officers working on the case are three of the best on the force. They are officers Paaaon, Armstrong and Rello.
 An examination of .he premises around the bank showed an attempt had been made to force an opening and it Is on the suspicious circumstances surround ing the finding of young McGimpsey in the peculiar hiding place and the hurried escape of tthe other young men, that the officers base their claims of the al tempted crime. The rear door way shows wheri 1t had been partly p1fed open.
 At aini early hour this morning the off, cers had not succeeded in capturing the other supposed members of the crowd.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
LYING IN STATE.
Remains of Canovas Now In Madrid-GolH.' In
 Merry Mood. .A

Madrid, Aug. 1.-The remains of the late prime minister of Spain. Senor Cam. sovas del Castillo, arrived here at e.55 D. m. They were met at the railway sta tion by the ministers. members of the diplomatic corps and the civil and nili- tary authorities of Madrid and its vi- cinity. sge' 1.
 Immense crowds of people were assem- bled about the depot The coffin was placed in the waiting room at the station where prayers were said over the re-. mains. They were then conveyed to the residence of the late premier, escorted by company of infantry with bands and colors Inside the mansion chapel had ,s been arranged with two altars and mass a -es were continually celebrated until noon when the public was admitted to view the body.
 Golh, the anarchist assassin of the Spanish premier, was taken today from Santa Agueda to versar. where he will be tried.
 On arriving at his destination Golli said: t.ssSs
 My Calvary has commenced. A priest will try to convert me and the usual comedy will be gone through. I remem- Der what happened to the others" men tioning the names of all the anarchists who have been secuted in France and Spain.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


 At the Morrisr-F. c. Wilcox. Ney York; E, p. Hazard, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. r. P Taylor, Lake Charles, La. w. L. Chandler, Chicago; A. F. Ahlum, New York; Chas. D. Sloan, Huntsville; Chas Orrick, St. Louis; Emmett O'Neil, Flor ence,s Ala; J. w. Weiss Mobile: w. H Wilson, ,Ghicago; l. Speiger, Chicago; F. Hancock, St. Louis; Miss NJ. Sanderson Winona. Miss; H. D. Lipford, Atlanta Mrs. Bardwe1l, Winona, Miss; Miss Del. la Bardwell. sWinena, Miss. S. E. Bailey Atlanta, Ga; J.. F. Martin, city; J. D. sherman. St. Louis; Heyman Dutton, Youngstown, Ohio.
 At the Florence.kB. F. Frost, Cha ta- noogs, Tenn. z IT. Nicholson, New York City; Miss F. De9landss, New York Miss Ada Grades, Ceesa, Ala. w. W. Carpen- tor, ,Circingati: John Lewis,J. E. OH a m Lexington. Fla.; J. Doyle, Cincinnati; J C. Le(1rande, Anntston, Ala; J. w Ira wick, city; J, F. Johnston, ciHy; J Barlee. AIobil-; F. w. Barrett, city; T P. Robinson. Bal irlore; J. D. Riggs. Sel. ma: W. H. Tomlinsons Nashville; J. R Gamble. Wetumpka. Ala; w, M. Gamble We.umrka, Ala; Frank A. Knight Thorsby; r. R Cousins Rome, Ca; E J. Patterson, Atlsnta.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
cANoyAs' SUCCESSOR
Discussed In Havana Political CircIes-H Heavy
 Fighting Reported.

Havana, via Key West, Aug. 1.-The $ auestion of who will be the probable sue cessor of Senor Canovas Is being hotly discussed in political circles. Many b@- lieve that Senor Sagasta will be called. In official circles, however the convic- lion Is strong that the conservatives twill continue in power Captain General .Weyler will not resign while a conserva- lotive cabinet handles the regns, but no one doubts that he will do SC if the queen regent called on Sagasta.
 Insurgents to the number of 500 strong ly intrepched in the Gillo hills near Ma drigua, province of Havana, have been attacked by three Spanish columns com mnIpded by Generals Molina and Merote ard Colonel Aguile. Details of the fight ing have not yet bsen received. but re- ports from Madrigua say that the Span ish troops have lost eleven killed, among
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincin- nati-Convenient Schedules to
 Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with its connections, formerly the Queen & Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cfncin- natl. solid vesibule train leaves Bir- mingham at 3:S5 a. m.. daily. carrying Pullman's handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati 7:S0 p. m. Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving Louisville at 8:15 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 2:45 D. m carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati, arriving Cincin- natl 7:sO a. m. Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville lon this train, arriving Louisville 2 ;55 a m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen & Crescent Route.
 c. M BSLLHE1MER, Travelling Passenger Agent, No. T North
 Twentieth St, Telephone S46.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12


 women would but realize the importance of keeping well in womanly way Women cannot too soon understand that it is little less than a crime to neglect the health of the organs to which are intrusted the perpetuation of a healthy, robust race of human beings. By neglect of these organs a woman ruins her own health, de- stroys the happiness of her home, and fails i'll the performance of the most sublime duty that she owes to the world. The best medicine for women who are weak where Nature demands the most strength is Dr. Pierce's Ravorite Prescrip- ton. :. It acts directly upon the organs. that make motherhood possible. It cures all weakness and disease that exists there and stops all distressing, debilitating drains. It prepares woman for motherhood and in- sures healthy baoy II makes the coming of baby easy and almost painless, Drug gists who offer something Just as good" are either ignorant or dishonest and in either case are not to be trusted
 1T had been great sufferer for years with fe- male weakness" writes Mrs. John Dowric, of No. 243 Lexington Avenue, Eddystone Delaware Go. Pa. Could not walk three squares without terrible suffering also had a pain in my left side for seven years-until used Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Favofite Prescrip tion' and Pleasant Pellets, My pain has left me altogether. Have. had no symptoms of it at all for two years. Can walk two or three miles at time and it does not hurt me. l cannot recom- mend Dr. Pierce's medicines highly enough. My daughter also has usedyou. medicines with great benefit. She was operated upon for appendicitis and had fainting spells from it. She took the Golden Medical Discovery. Favorite Pre- scription,' Extract of smart Weed and the Pleasant Pellets aud has not had any faint, ing spells for year When she commenced to take it she weighed r9s pounds now she weighs I4o pounds" %
 Constipation It is the fountain head of .-aay diseases. It. causes impure blood and alIinanner of disorders are the resHlt. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pelle& cure constipa- tion... Promptly. Surely Permanently. z. They never giipe. Druggists sell tfietn-
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Additional Bessemer News

Tn an interview with Mir. Bruins, presi- duent of the Land and Improvement company, today he stated that there were no new developments since the strike of the miners at Belle-Ellen. They dddnit strike for higher wages and their present situation is rather peculiar.l It seems that the company physician, Dr. Hendrix, thought the company was get ting the lions share of the monthly doc tors assetssmert. and in some way or other persuaded the miners to look at it the same way. The strike was really one of sympathy for they didn't lask for reduction of the assessment for doctors fees, but that the entire amount as collected be turned, over to Dr. Hem dirk. less ten per cent for collecting Iand accounting. The two hundred mihsrs are still out. The doctor has lostl his job and the land company officials are justly indignant over the whole affair, as the Belle Ellen statements on file in their offic4 show that pr. Hendrix had been getting even more than he was try ing to force them to pay.
 Mir. Chambers McAdory and daughter, Miss Amy, have returned from Ashville, N. C., where Miss Amy has beer for some time for her health
 Hermann Rosentaum leaves today for New York. Mrs. E. K. Huey is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Hart, who is seriously i'll in Meridian, Miss. 1ils
 The many friends of R. L. Crook, well come him home after an absence of near 1y a year. tg
 Mrs. c. J. Sharpe is in Tuscaloosa. Miss Carrie AclSenhaumen. of Elhsville. Miss. who is visiting Miss Ida Nord-
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Killed on a Trestle

Charlotte, N. C., Aug 11-Mrs To1er and her 10-year-old daughter were run over and killed at Oliver trestle today by the train from LaFayette. The m0ther was trying to rescue the girl who got her feet hung as she was about to jump off. The mother was on the point of jumping, hut stoppe1 an1 remained with the child. The train knocked the mother off the tresbIe while the little gir.'s body was cut up into fragments. half the body dropping through the cross ties into the stream below. h
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
will Be of Great Import

New York, Aug .,.-1f.--Columbus O., has been selected as the place for holding the national convention Of mayors and coun- cihNgp which will be hc1d September 2S te october,1- The programme of the con Eewtion. will cover all topics ,lof interest to city officials such as strest lighting, garbage collection and disposition, street oiennirlg, street franchise grants and rev enues. paving and 'sewerage,owater SUD- ply, police projection, etc. nl
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
SECOND EDITION. CARLOS FOR KING
 MAY BE THE CRY Sixty Thousand Volunteers to His Stand
 ard Have Been Armed AND WAITING THE SIGNAL The PretendeF, However, Restrained by Patriotism, Calls a Halt. REMAINS OF CAN0vAS AT MADRID Where Mass Is Daily Read for Repose of Ills SouI-GoIli Says Faure Is Next to
 Dle-Franee Expels
 Anarchists
AND WAITING THE SIGNAL
REMAINS OF cANOvAs AT MADRID

$ Paris, Aug. 1.-The Matin publishes Statement which purports to come from a Carlist source to the effect that 6OO00 volunteers have been organized and are sbeing rapidly armed in various provinces of Spain, ready to rise at the signal of Don Carlos 4a
 The pretender. however, according to this story, is restrained by patriotism, and will await the issue of the Cuban difficulty before making a bid for the throne.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES,
Lightning's Franks


 New Orleans, Aug. 11.-A bolt of light ming this morning did considerable dam- age at the American Brewery. It struck the brick work of the two immense bat teries of boilers by which the machinery of the plant is operated and almost com plete1y destroyed it. One of the boilers was undermined and fell to the ground. The other boiler was not as badly dam aged. Dam Mars was scalded by escap- ing steam and may die, Pat Maher, a iaboper was struck by brick. The acci- dent was one of the most peculiar that has ever happened nj the city.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
ST. sIMoNs AND CUMBERLAND

Many improvements have been made at the above resorts. A new hotel man. ager at St. Simons, with several years experience at the different noted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cumberland needs no better rec ommenda tjon= tiIa,n= -word- from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathing in the world; fishing, boating and hunting unexcelled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. " Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agt. Montgomery. Ala,
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
TO NEW YORK
And Return, S2e.75, Via the Southern
 Railway.


 The Southern railway will sell tickets Birmingham to Washington and return for $21 10; Birmingham 70 Norfolk and re- turn $1S.75; Birmingham to Richmond and return, $18.50. Those tickets all rail, will be sold August 12, 13, IA, good for fifteen days from date of sale.
 On August g, 10, 12 and 13, we will sell round trip fickets Birmingham to New York at the low rate of $29.75: tickets good for twenty days from date of sale. These tickets are routed via Norfolk and Old Dominion steamers (the most elegant and fastest in the country), or via Sa- vannah and Steamship.
 Cheap round trip tickets are on sale Washington to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
 Remember. you can take breakfast in Birmingham one morning, Washington br alxfast next morning and lunch in New York at noon- Quick time and first-c}ass service are what the people want. Travel via the Southern and get this
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Traveiing Passenger Agent
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
DIED.

Friends and acquaintances of John M.
 and Ella Haran are requested to attend the funeral of their infant daughter, Ma rie Louise, who died this morning. Flu neral takes place from the family rssi- dence, Smithf1eld, at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning. C
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Too Fond of Races

New York, Aug. 11.-Edward E. Rosss. paying teller of the Bedford bank, was arrested today charged with embedding $4,000, the complainant being the pHprie- tor of the bank, Edward Blackford.
 Rosse admitted the accusation and said that his downfall was due ito his fondhess for races. Rosse married Annie Palmer, a niece of Gen. John M. Palmer, of H. unnixs ft
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Fig Democratic Victory

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug 1.-The major- ity of Griffith, de mocrats, over Lee, repub- Hoan, in the special election for congress- in the Founah district of Indiana is 452, HIolman's majority last November was 852. The popuIists had no candidaFe against Holman, but M. W. Browder was their candidate this year. He received about 500 votes.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
A Texas Tragedy

Longview, Tex, Aug. 11.-At Forest Home, ten miles from this city, a diff culty occurred between John Hicks on one side and J. J. Watson and Maj jor Wal ters on t, other. Walters was instantly killed and Watson mortaly wounded. Hicks is still at large.
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man, leaves tomorrow for Cincinnati. to remain until September 1.
 A telegram was received 1ats yesterday afternoon from The three Bessemer Klon- dykers. They are all in fine hsa1th. and will waste no time in pushing forward to 'dhe gold fields.
 Alex Anoff, who has been a long suf- fener from asthma, left for San An.onio. Tex, yesterday for his heath.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
tIalIad rnemaelves Patriots

.~London. Aug. 11.-A special dispatch from Parts says that Planas, another 1Sader of Ithe Spanish anarchists, has ,alses- been eexpelled from France, bsing coflducted to Havre, from which port he will go to New York. Both Marmot and Planas, the dispatch adds, called them selves Cuban patriots.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Merry Will Be All Right

Washington, Aug. 11.-It has been estf- mated that insult of the correspond elnce which has been had on the subject the state department has so far succeeded in meeting i.ins objections which were made by the Greater Republic of Central Amer.ca to the newly appointed minister, w. L. Merry, as ito make 1t probable that he will be received.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Linenaad to Wed

The following marriage licenses were granted yesterday out of the probate court: c. T. Jonss To Miss M. A. Hamil- ltun; J. T. Lovingood to Miss Mary Arm strong; T. F. Stephens to Miss Carrie G. Williamson; James E. Johnson to Mss Mary Blackburn.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
The Plant Transferred

Peoria, H., Aug 1.-The injunction which stood in the way of the new g.u- cose combination, by restraining the sale of the American Glucose company, of this city, was dissolved UIhis al ,ernoon and the transfer took place immediately. a certE fled check of g, ,OOO, 900 being paid in order to forestall any similar attempts. All the agreements on the ophsr ghlcose plants are still pending. T. was part of the agreement that fs should be void un- less the other glucose plants wsnf into the combination, but the deal was made as soon as he injunction was d.esoived. The application for dissolution of the injunction was argued all day and was granted by the court without comment. MT. Harding, who sArwed the injunction, says he will continue the fight.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Wrench Anarohists Must Go
Anar,bistio Demonstration

London. Aug. 11.-The executive council of thezsoeial democratic federation has pa-sssdsa resofution on the death of Senor Canovas del Castillo that the Spanish premier came to his death at the hands of aaself f-sac riicing fanatic,'' and that it .was a righteous retribution for his cruel persecution and torture of Spaniards holding advanced opinions"
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Giant Powder Victims

St Louis, Aug. n.-Advices from Bonne Terre indicate that 300 pounds of giant powder exploded in the St. Joseph lead mine last night. killing James Dove and Harry Wheeler, and seriously ir- turing boy and man and painfully in- illrfng two others, v
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
spain Returns Thanks

Washington, Aug. 11.-United States Minister Taylor at San Sebastian, cables the state department under date of yes terday as foEows Sherman, Washington:
 Spanish government returns sincere thanks to the president for his message of cordolence"
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
o,aen Regent at Mass

San Sebastian, Aug 1.-The queen re gent, the Duke of Tetuan, minister of for eign affairs and the members of the diplo- nnatie. corps, including Hannis Taylor. att tended mass today for the repose of the soul of Senator Canovas.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Another New Residence.

Mir. J. D: Chichester has begun work on his handsome new home on Fifteenth 8 rect and Eleventh aVEnue, South. The home will be equipped waeh all modern improvements.