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SECOND EDITION. THE WEATHER. Washington, Oct. 25.—Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi fop the succeeding twenty-four hours: Fair; light, variable Winds. _' yesterday-? Femperature. As esper4?<Iy recorded for the State Herald <*., the-standard thermometer at Hugh's drugr store, 1904 Second avenue. !The figures given are in all Instances for the temperature recorded in the shade and on a southern sheltered exposure. t) a. m.u9 i p. m.,,.75^4 |9 a m-.04*4 4 p. m.73 3(» a. m. 09Vi <5 p. ra.7uty 31 a.m.76 tip. ra..i*. 32 m..78 j7 p. m.... oMs 1 p. m.78 8 p. m. 64 2 p. in.H .764419 p. .63 ' DA|Ty BULLETIN. ■ U. S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau, Office of Station Agent, Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 25, 1895. . Local observations during twenty-four hours ending at 7 p. ni., central time: Time. Direct’u Hatn Temp.jjpf wiud. Weather fall. 8 a. m. 12 ui. 7 p. m. 60 72 NW f Cl. a.1 Clear Clear .00 .00 .00 Highest temperaiure, 75; lowest, 19; aver age, t>2. BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham, Ala., on October 25, 1896. Observations taken at ail stations at 8 a. m„ 75th meridian time. I B Place of ! Observa- j g tion. ! g 3 Montg’ry Mobile.... Meridian . Memphis.. Knoxville Atlanta... Vicksburg N.Orleans Ft. Smith. Nashville. g| |Wind. if? Ilf “• li : Sflft 14 <6 t4 ta M0 +3 10 T'2 ;s 8 C’m C’m sw w w SE NE W I! Lt. 6 to Lt Lt. Lt W §5 «S £3 © cr rr 3£ .o0 .UO .00 T. .01 .00 .00 .00 T. T. OQ P © P Clear I Pt.Cdy I Clear Clear Cloudy Pt.Cdy Clear Pt.Cdy Clear Pt Cdy i indicates rrace oi rain or snow; f muiuiiies rise and - fall. BEN M. JACOBS. Local Observer, Weather Bureau. The World's Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in leav ening power as the Royal. C. L. DIBRELL SUICIDES. Found in the Coal House in a Sitting: Posture and Still Holding the Pistol. Chattanoog-a, Oct. 25.—C. L. Dibrell, auditor of the money order department in the general offices of the Southern Express company, and known to express people throughout the south, was found in a sitting pssition in his coal house today with a pistol gripped tightly in his right hand, and blood, which was flowing from his left temple where the ball passed out, forming in pools on the floor. The ball had done Its work Instan taneously, and the family physician, who was in the house waiting on the suicide’s invalid wife, could render no assistance. Dibrell has for months suffered Intense pains in the head from neuralgia of the fifth nerve, and in a moment of such tor ture it is believed he resorted to his des perate remedy. Colonel Dibrell is a mem ber of an old Virginia family, and re lated to the late congressman from Ten nessee, General Dibrell, while Mrs. Di brell comes from one of the best fami lies in the south. She was Miss Sallie Kussell of -Augusta, Ga., one of her sis ters being Mrs. E. W. Cole, wife of the ex-president of the Nashville, Chatta nooga and St. Louis railway. Deceased had been in the employ of the express company for ten years, and when the officers of the eastern division were in (Augusta he was made superintendent. Mrs. Dibrell is in a critical condition. Salt rheum with its intense itching, hot Bkin, Is cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. If clear and warm Sunday afternoon Chaee’s band, led by the peerless Weber, will play at East Lake. io-26-zt Gold Boaters Strike. Chicago, Oct. 25.—All the gold beaters employed in the shops of this city, who recently returned to work after winning their strike for more pay, refused to go to work this morning. This means was adopted to force a single obdurate firm to come to terms. The action is ex pected to prevent the Schultz house in New York from getting any gold leaf to supply Its customers. Ladies with small feet can get a bargain now at The Smith Shoe Co.’s. 10-18-tf ‘_ A Policeman Indicted. Atlanta, Oct. 25.—W. N. Hudson, who killed one innocent bystander and seri »usly wounded another with a bullet jred at a fleeing burglar, has been in dicted for murder, and Is In jail. Hud on was a policeman. INSTANT RELIEF for all afflicted with TORTURING SKIN DISEASES in a Single Application of Gtticura Cuticcra Works Wonders, and its cures of torturing humours are simply marvellous. Sold throughout the world. Britiah depoti F. N«w *EUT k So*8, 1, King Ldwirrind., London. PoiTEB Dauo awd Cue*. Coni'., Sole Pron» . Pmton. U. 3. A. Birthday Gift?, Wre are now open MBERS, so THE SUFFRAGE PROBLEM Is Now Agitating the Constitu tional Convention. THE NEGROES ARE AGAINST IT One of The* Made a Strong Argument Against It—All the Amendments Were Voted Down. Colombia, S. C., Oct. 25.—At llist the constitutional convention has come to the great suffrage problem, and the debate has been openetj on the article on the suffrage submitted by Senator Tillman’s committee. When the article had been read at 1:30 p. m. Ex-Congressman T. T. Miller, the colored member, took the floor and moved to strike out the vehole»thing. He then began an elaborate speech In behalf of the negro. He made an able argument on his Side and presented the claims of his race in a strong light. After four days' debate the article on new counties and county government was adopted and clinched. The township government scheme was adopted in the following shape: "Each of the several townships of this state, with names and Lioundnries as now established by law, shall constitute a body politic and corporate, but this shall not prevent the general assembly from organizing other townships or changing the boundaries of those already estab lished, and the general assembly also pro vide a system of township government as they shall think proper." When the convention reassembled th" galleries were Jammed to their utmost capacity with spectators, many of whom were ladles. It was decided that the ne gro members should make their fight at the outset. There are only five of them, and the convention is patiently hearing them. Miller spoke for an hour and a quarter tonight, and held the closest at tention of the vast audience throughout. From his standpoint, his speech was a masterly one. Miller began his defense of tits race In this way: "As sin American citizen, as one who yields to no man, In respect of the laws cf the United States anil South Carolina, as one who loves the past history of this dear old country, as one who wishes- to see every male citizen anrl woman, too, who is not disqualified on account of crime or mental condition, the equal of every other citizen In the enjoyment of inalienable rights, the chief of which is to have a voice in the government, I approach the discussion of the disfran chisement of the common people of South Carolina, both white and black. "Mr. President, the conservative force In our state is the common people, the burden-bearing people, and, sir, when you say that $300 and'' the capacity to read and write are the requirements to be possessed by voters, you are striking at the root of the tree of universal govern ment. r ask In the name of the brother hood of man an equal citizenship of the American people. I should not be tram eled by rules making my say a short one. I ask forbearance and the time necessary to discuss this all Important question, and I do hope and believe that, although I am In a feeble minority, this all-power ful majority here will hear me, because I approach the discussion with malice toward none, but with a loving hope for the (Inal settlement of this very vexed question. May the spirits of departed patriots, who have shed their blood for the equal rights of man on this soil, bear with our condition and in some way hover over us and guide us to the right. This fight against the rights of the common people is not a new one." ' Continuing, he said: “And here today, Mr. President, after a residence of more than twenty-five years, with love, and affection for the government, after having borne our part in every struggle and answered to every call, of having proved to the world now we are conservative in thought and act, lovable in our natures,.forbearing toward our oppressors, living under and by the laws at all times we are confronted at this hour, the noonday of peace and unity in the nation, the nonday of prosperity and hope, the noonday of this magnifi cent existence of ours with this proposi tion to disfranchise the common people, to take from them the dearest right—the right to vote. Oh, Mr. President, why is this to be done? Is there anybody here who can or dare deny that the sole pur pose for which this convention was called is for the disfranchisement of the com mon people, UIIU LUO ncgiu muic coyc cially? If there is such a person I ask him to read the speeches of the leaders who forced this convention upon us against the will of the people and they will be convinced that the only thing for which this convention was called is for the disfranchisement of that class of peo ple, whose chief lot is with no hopes and but to toil. Then if the speeches leave any reason to doubt, I ask him to read tills article of disfranchisement, the arti cle that has been pronounced by Senator Irby as a political monstrosity, and he will be thoroughly convinced that the purpose for which the convention was called was to disfranchise the negro In the rice fields and his poor uneducated white brother, who plows the bob-tail ox or mule on the sand hills. He will he( convinced that this convention was called to disfranchise the negro in every walk of life. The Ilttfe innocent Mfs’ and 'ors' may, in the hands of skilled manipulators of fraudulent registration officers, play havoc. "Senator Tillman says here that It Is in the manipulation of the law and not In the words by which they expect to see the negro disfranchised. He says plain ly that the negro will understand the section when read to him, because he is a negro and because the man who will Judge of his understanding is a white man Is that denied? I pause for a de nial or any legislation of the language quoted.” "Why do they say that the negro must be disfranchised? Is It because he is lawless? No. Is It beoause he Is riotous In the discharge of the right of suffrage? No. They answer, because his skin Is black he should not vote. Because his Bkin is black he is inferior. Beoause he did not fight for the ballot he should not have It. Because we are a conquered people and were! oonquered by the nation al government In the name of the negro he should not vote. Mr. President, these are some of the reasons given by those who sweat4 by* the altar of liberty that we shall not be citizens.” Miller's motion was promptly voted down. Then James Wigg, another negro del egate, took the floor and presented a sub stitute suffrage article providing for uni versal suffrage. He spoke for nearly an WED ing up our* recent licit your visit to MORROW & hour, leaking a strong plea for hts race. His proposition was promptly voted down. Then W. J. Whlpper, another negro meml>er, presented a substitute for an educational qualification of ability to read and write simply. He wilt begii. speech On the matter at 10 o'clock morrow morning. Fastest Tram in the World. ty to f Chicago,, Oct. 25.—'The fastest regula train ever run in the world, taking tance into consideration, will begin rrn ing- its daily trips over the Atchison* To peka *nd Santa Fo railroad on Tuesday, October 29. It will leave Chicago at G p. m.. and will reach Los Angles, Cal., on Friday at 6 p. m., making the run of 2265 miles in seventy-four hours, allowing for the difference in time. Previous to this the fastest regular long distance train in the world was the California lim ited of the Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific systems, which made the run from Chicago to San Francisco, 2255 miles, in eighty-five hours ami fif teen minutes. Its average rate of speed for the entire distance was 27.6 miles an hour, while the average speed of the Santa Fe train will 1>e 30.4 miles an hour for the entire distance. Try Wuerzburger Hofbraeu on draught at HENRY PETERSEN’S, Wholesale Beer Dealers, No. 110 N. 19th Street. 10-26-3t PREPARING FOR WAR. The Zeigler Brothers, Who Killed Sheriff Brooker, Are Armed to the Teeth and Defy Arrest. Savannah, Oct. 25.—The situation in Screven county as the result of the mur der of Sheriff Brooker toy the Zeigler brothers, according to tonight's reports, is most serious and is remarkable for a civilized community. The Zeiglers are entrenched at their homestead, about five miles south of Syl vania, and swear that they will not be taken alive. The Zelglers are populists, and the district is strictly a populist one. They have besides a number of relatives and family connections living in the country right around them, all of whom have espoused their cause and sworn to stand by them until death. A dozen or more of the close friends and relatives of the Zelglers are in their house or in the immediate neighborhood, and all are armed to the teetH. The house, It is said, Is a perfect arsenal of shotguns, Win chester rifles and revolvers. It occupies a commanding position, and the garrison inside could do terrlole execution against any party which attempted to Invade their stronghold. When old man Solomon Zeigler was killed by Brooker in a quarel over politics several months ago, It Is said that the Zelglers determined on revenge and coun selled with their friends jgnd relatives, who agreed to stand by them. There is a very large farm bell in the yard, and it was agreed that this bell should not be rung except as a warning of danger and a signal for the Zelglers and their follow ers to gather together to resist an at tack. The bell has not been rung since old man Zeigler's death. The Zeigler follow ing is said to number 200 men, who will respond to the ringing of the bell. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Trunks—See our line before you buy. Tbe Smith Shoe Co. 10-18-tf__ __,_ THE MUSIC HALLS WIN. The London Council Granted the Empire , Theater a License. London, Oct. 25.—The chamber of Lon don council was crowded this evening when the council took Into consideration the decision of the licensing committee to grant unrestricted licenses to the pal age and empire music halls. Heated speeches were made by the respective parties of the free license and redistric tive and the council Anally by a vote of 50 to 47 reversed the decision of the com mittee in regard to the palace and reim posed that plan of restriction which was formally in force. Wtoile the council were discussing the ease of the Empire Earl Russell, a member of the council and a radical, condemned such restric tions as had been placed upon the license of that place of amusement, character izing them as irritating to the persons affected by them and productive of no good results. An amendment offered by a progressive member moving that the council refuse to grant a license was re jected by a vote of 62 to 45. The result of the vote was received with loud cheers. The council then formally granted an unrestricted license to the Empire and the cheering was renewed. RAPHAEL CARAVELLA, Chop House, Corner 1st Avenue ana 20th Street, No. 1931. Oysters received fresh daily and served in any style. Maccaroni served Italian style Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and to order. Open day and night. 10-22-tf I Southern Railway Report. New York, Oct. 25.—The Southern Rail way company reports for the period named: September — Mileage, 4494.25; gross earnings, *1,635,674.18, increase $100,842.76; expenses and taxes $1,088,499.73, increase $62,284.30; net earnings $547,174.45, in crease $$38,558.46; percent expenses to earnings increase 66.5. For three months, July to September 80, 1895—Gross earnings $4,661,189.62, In crease $331,240.26; expenses and taxes $3, 298.511.43, Increase $139,578.51; net earn ings $1,362,677.99, increase $171,661.75; per cent expenses to earnings, increase 70.7. ' Notice. We have Just received a carload of choice California wines, such as Clarets, Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody. Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give us a call. M. & A. WISE. Corner Morris Ave. and 20th St. A Grocery Merchant Assigns. Jacksonville, Fla,, Oct. 25,—George O. Wilson, one of the oldest retail grocery merchants of this city, has assigned. His liabilities are unknown. The assets are said to equal the liabilities. DING purchases of* Bur out* estublishment SINNIGE’S II. K. MILNER, Secretary and Treasurer. W. H. KETTIQ, President. W. J. MILNE*. Vice-President. The Milner & Kettig Co., (Incorporated. Paid up capital, $125,000.00.) MACHINERY • AND • MINING • SUPPLIES. Bar Iron and Steel, Black Diamond Files, Black Diamond Tool Steel, Tools, Rubber and Leather Belting, Rubber Hose and Packing, Blake Steam Pumps, Atlas Engines and Boilers All kinds of Machinery. Write /or Prices and Catalogue. Birmingham, Alabama. THE RACES. Morris Parle Results. Cincinnati, O., Oct. 26.—Six well bal anced races, with several light finishes, furnished excitement and entertainment for a remarltmble off day at the I.atonla races today. The best race of the day was the mile for all ages, In which the 3 to 5 favorite, Captive, just beat Judge Denny at the post by a nose, after the latter had been almost left at the post. The weather was pleasant and the track fawt. Summaries: First race, six furlongs—-Garland Bar, 91 <J. Hill), 7 to 1, won; Zufallg second, St. Shiveller third. Time, 1:16%. Second race, a mile and one-eighth — Fayette Belle, 102 (J. Johnson), 15 to 1, won; Greenwdch second, Birmingham third. Time, 1:58%. Third race, six furlongs—Lindolette. 109 (Martin), 3 to 5, won; Longbroom sec ond, Una third. Time, 1:15%. Fourth race, one mile—Captive, 87 (\\. Jones), 3 to 1, won; Judge Denny second, Tancred third. Time, 1:43. Fifth race, five and a half furlongs — Mattie Lee, 110 (Martin), 2 to 1, won: Lu fra second, Evanesca third, rime, Sixth race, six furlongs—Sir Dilke, 100 (Clayton), G to 5, won; Pete second, Land seer third. Time, 1:15%. Louisville Trotting Races. Louisville, Oct. 25.—The card for the final day of the Louisville Driving and Fair association proved a good one, os all the finishes were close and exciting. The track was, fast and the weather clear, while the attendance was some what better. Dolly Wilkes won the un finished 2:11 trot. The second race, 2:15 trot, consisting of five heats, was a battle royal between Celerlma and Utility, in which the former shewed the greater speed. Ella T. captured three straight heats in the third race, 2:07 pace, and Spingette easily won the last race. Ed Geers while warming up Robert J. and Bright Regent was thrown and sus tained a sprained ankle. The horses were finally caught, after running around the track three times. 2:11 trot, purse $1000 (unfinished from yesterday)—Dolly Wilkes, gr. m.. by Red Wilkes (Davis), 1, 2, 1, 1; Alamite, 2, 1, 2, 3: Bourbon Wilkes, Jr., 3, 4, 3, 2. Time. 2:16, 2:11. 2:15. 2:15 trot, purse $1000—Celerlma, b. m., by Happy Medium (Ilukill), 1, 2, 2, 1, 1; Utility, fi! 1, 1. 3, 2; Selina F., 4. 4, 4, 2, 3. Time. 2:14%. 2:13%, 2:14%. 2:15, 2:15%. 2:07 pace, purse $1000—Ella T., gr. m.. by Altimnnt (McDowell), 1, 1, 1: Vera Capet, 2, 2, 2; Moonstone, 3, 4, 3. Time, 2:11, 2:09%. 2:09%. 2:13 pace, purse $1000—SphlnxPtte. b. m., by Sphinx (Spear), 1, 1, 9, 1; Geerlta, 2. 5, 1. 4: Captain Crnugh, 5, 2, 2, 3. Time, 2:11%. 2:12%, 2:15%, 2:12%._ AUCTION! AUCTION! Greatest sale of the year. Stone, Porter & White of Pu laski, Tenn., will sell car load of Tennessee torses Saturday, October 26, at our stablos. PIES & SONS, 3d ave., bet. 19th and 19th sts. 10-25-2t _ Balfour's Trial Bosun. London, Oct. 25.—The trial of Jabez Ppencer Balfour and tho other defend ants, Brook, Theohold Itiablie, in the liberator Building society frauds, was begun in the queen's bench division of the high court of justice this morning. Justice Sir Gainsford Bruce presiding. It is expected that the trial will last through the week, in view of the enorm ous amount of documentary evidence to be introduced and the length of the In dictments. The charge against the de fendants is generally that of fraud by making false entries and publishing fat,.; balance sheets in connection with the Liberal and other companies. Balfour is further charged, separately from the other defendants, with having obtained £20.000 by false pretenses from the House and Land Investment trust. Attorney General Sir Richard E. Webster leads the prosecution, and Ex-Commissioner John C’Conner leads the defense. Balfour ap peared to be in excellent health and lis tened intently to the argumnt by Mr. O'Conner. The court room was crowded. A Fearful Drought. Portsmouth, O., Oct. 25.—The continued drought has caused serious loss through out the Scioto and adjoining counties. The tobacco crop Is almost a total fail ure and fall wheat is in a bad shape. A great deal of it was killed after sprout ing. Water sells at 25 cents per barrel at West Union and 40 cents at Winchester. A number of furnaces and brick works in Scitoto, Lawrence and Jackson counties have been compelled to shut down. Cattle are being sold at the first price offered owing to scarcity of feed, as the hay and corn crops have been an almost total failure In many localities. To Elect a New Bishop. Baltimore, Oct. 25.—Bishop Paret of tho Episcopal diocese of Maryland, just re opoan Jin<1 Domes for a critical exam DRUG AND FAMILY SHOES Comprise footwear for the entire household. We can supply every fam ily in Alabama with just what they need for this season of the year. A short price md long wear tells the story of our shoes. We fit every foot and invite the public of Alabama not only to walk, but to walk in our perfectly fitting, com fortable and handsome shoes. We are not pedestrians, but we cover miles of feet every six days. Our shoes please every one, and that makes every one anxious to wear them This week we’re selling. School Shoes from 99 cents to {2. which will save you one-third your shoe money. All kinds of shoes repaired. 10-ll-3m ST. PIKRRIO, 1t»10 Isl Avenue. turned from the Minneapolis convention, is preparing to send out a call for the first convention of the new Episcopal dio cese of Washington to elect a bishop. Of this convention Bishop Paret says: “I have called the convention foe De cember 4 at Rt. Andrew's church In Washington. It will last only one day unless there is a delay in the election. It might be continued several days if the members should fail to agree. “There is.no precedent limiting the choice of a bishop to the diocese in which the election is held. A choice may be made anywhere in the United States. The convention will be composed of about sixty clergymen and nearly the same number of laymen.” Firemen Seriously Injured. Jft. Louis, Mo., Oct. 25.—The plants of the Allan-Pelffer Manufacturing compa ny and the Vane Calumet Paint company, located at Nos. (115 and GI7 North Main street, were destroyed by fire this morn ing. The total loss is about $50,000. and Is coverd by insurance. The fire origi nated in the chemical department of the AHan-Peffer company. Fireman John Deltwelder and Edward Freumuth fell from the water tower, a distance of 35 feet, and were seriously Injured. 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