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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
GOES SQUIRREL HUNTING.
Does the President on Election Day-Secretay Herbert Rejects Recommendations
 of Bureau Chiefs.

Washington, Nov. 5.-Owing to the ab- sence from the city of e majority of the members of the cabinet, there was no meeting of that body today. The presi- dent did not come to the White House
 President Cleveland is supposed to be spending election day squirrel shooting This statement is upon circumstantial ev- idence. No official announcement of the fact has been made, but MT. Cleveland is absent from the White House and his companion on the squirrel hunting ,ex- petition is also missing.
 Secretary Herbert has rejected the recommendation of the bureau chiefs that additional penalties be imposed on contra ctors for the over weight of hulls of vessels and failure to deliver plans for armor plate within the time speci- fled in the contract.
 Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn dis agreed with the other bureau chiefs on these propositions and argued against them before Secretary Herbert. He called the attention of the secretary to the fact that the contra ctors at present had three penalties-one for failure to complete a vessel in given time, another for the over weight of engines and a. third for failure to give required speed. These were as much, he claimed, as they could bear. If additional penalties, such as proposed, were adopted it would prevent many per sons from bidding for naval work. The secretary agreed with Constructor Hich- born and refused to approve the addition al penalties recommended
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
A REORGANIZATION PLAN.
The Committee of the Cape Fear and Yadkir Valley Railroad Make Their
 Report,

Baltimore, Nov. 5--The reorganization committee of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad has prepared a report to be submitted to the bondholders which states that a reorganization of the road is only possible as a unit and that such reorganization is absolutely essential to preserve the property and protect the in- terests of all creditors. Of the total issue of $3,0 ,054, 900 of first mortgage bonds, $2, 656. 900 have been deposited with the Mer- cantile Trust and Deposit company of Baltimore and the Farmers Loan and Trust company of New York.
 The reorganization plan provides for the issuance of $500,000 of Az per cent preference bonds, $3,400,000 of new gen. eral mortgage bonds, bearing interest for -four years at per cent and at per cent thereafter; $1, 100000 first preferred stock; $600,000 of seconds preferred stock and $900, 900 of common stock
 These securities are to be distributed as follows:
 For each 5000 a bond and coupons, new general mortgage bonds 5000 first preferred stock, four shares. $400; com mon stock two shares, $200. For each 5000 E or CT bond and coupons, new gen eral mortgage bonds, $750; first preferred stock, six shares $500; common stock, two shares, $200. Two years overdue interest on the bonds and 25 per cent if the prin- cipal of the B and c issues are converted into first preferred stock. The first and second preferred and common stock will be vested in voting trust for five years. The reorganization committee will name the first board of directors for the new cOmpanY
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
BESSEMER.
Besse .per Rifles Attention-Local Happen
 ings and Personals.

6eSSe !Der hlueS AUtentlOn-bOcal Happen-
 ings and Personals.
 Bessemer, Nov. 5.-(Speeial) )-Among the many visitors from Bessemer to the great exposition may be mentioned MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little, MT. and Mrs. w. K. McAdory, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Steven son, MT Newt Westborg, Mrs. Dr. Car ter, Miss Mamie Howell, Miss Cora Car ter, Mir. Madison and Mrs. Parker of Huntsville.
 Bessemer Rifles, Attentions: You are hereby ordered to report at the armory Friday night, Sth instant, for the pur- pose of holding a regular monthly meet ing An election to fill vacancy in com missioned officers ranks will be held and other important business transacted. By order George D. Waller, captain; J. A. Giles, secretary.
 Mrs. J. M. Henderson of Brighton was in Bessemer Tuesday on business.
 Mrs. w. F. Sorrell's little son is danger ously i'll.
 MT. and Mrs Walker are moving in the Carlston block
 Mrs. Buck of Big Pipe shops Is visiting Mrs. Penn.
 The Alabama Pipe company will not go to work until Thursday
 MT. J. Boots left Monday for Cincin- nati on business for the Howard-Harri- son Iron company. MT. Boots will prob- ably be away for month
 The many friends of J. Fred Robert son, formerly of this city, but now of Charleston, $. C., were glad to greet him on his arrival on Sunday. He is now representing twelve of the largest phos- phate works in the county, and is looking we'll
 Miss Harrison, instructress in elooution at East Lake Atheneum. visited her friend. Miss Kate Todd, on yesterday.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
W. C. I. U. CONGRESS.
Interesting Addresses by Distinguished Ladies. The Famous Seventh Regiment to
 Visit Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 5.-The Women's Christian Temperance union held con- gress in the womans building today. Mrs. Francis E.. Beauchamp of Lexing- ton, Ky, assistant national secretary, was here and made a short address on the origin and spread of the organiza- ton. Mrs. Sibley of Augusta, president of the Georgia organization, and Mrs. McLendon, secretary, also spoke. There is fight on in the Georgia legislature now for the purpose of total prohibit tion bill and Mrs. McLendon devoted the most of her address to that topic. Mrs. K, l.. Stevenson, editor of the National Union Signal, presided at the congress.
 Tomorrow the New England Woman s Press association will meet in the Wom- ans building, and after some speeches hold a reception.
 The Chinese will have big time to- morrow. They have announced a Chin csc day several times, but they never before got all the dragons and other things in shape. The 200 members of the Chinese village at the exposition will be in the procession.
 The Putnam Phalanx arrived this morn- ing. There are about 100 in the party. They will maintain their headquarters in their Pullmans. The company was or ganized by Israel Putnam The>members in their continental uniform attracted much attention here. The visitors are being made much-of socially. They will remain here until Thursday at l o'clock when they leave for Rome and lookout.
 Atlantians are very much interested in the reports concerning the Seventh regi- mont and the Old Guard of New York. They will be the lions of the exposition. Elaborate entertainments are being ar ranged for them and the New York party on Manhattan day.
 The Mexicans will formally install their exhibit tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
KILLING NEAR ATHENS,
Mahoney Shoots and Kills Young Westmore- land-The Cause of the Trouble
 Is Not Known.

Athens, Nov. 5.-(Special) )-Arney Ma honey shot and killed Redus Westmore- land with a double-barrel gun on the streets of Elkmont, nine miles north of Athens on the Louisville and Nashville road about o'clock this morning. Cause and particulars not given. Westmore- land Is the son of pr. M. F. Westmore- land, highly respected citizen, and was married only a short time ago to the daughter of Mir w. B. Vaughn one Of the worthy men of Limestone county. Ma honey is the son of a highly respected and Wel-to-d citizen, and the affalr IS greatly regretted in the community.
 Deputy Sheriff Gilbert was sent to Flkmont to make the arrest.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
SAME OLD STORY.
A Wife Stays Her Husbands Paramour-Death of an Old Citizen-Romantic
 Marriage.

Munford, Nov. 5.-(SpeciaL)-Mr John McClerkin, an aged farmer, living near Silver Run, four miles east of this place, died yesterday.
 Rather a romantic marriage took place at the Methodist church here Sunday af- ternoon. MT. Thad Colquitt, distant relative of the late Senator Colquitt of Georgia, and Miss Maggie Triplett. .daugh- ter of MT. ". T. Triplett, a prominent farmer of Munford, were the contract ing parties. Pater being opposed to the match upon grounds, the nature of which no one konws, was not informed of the affair-to-be until o'clock--the ceremony being performed thirty minutes later His concert was given as soon as he be- came aware of the state of things We wish the happy pair all happiness
 Early last night. near Remson's farm five miles from Munford, dark" trag- edy occurred, the parties most concerned being the wife of Will Jemison. who killed Anna Hearn, of bad repute, the cause being jealousy. The negroes are greatly excited over the affair
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
Results at Latonia

Cincinnati, Nov. 5.-The feature of an excellent days racing at Latonia today was the Tobacco stakes, selling event, at mile Six went to the post, with Leh- man the favorite and Buck Massie sec- ond choice. The latter went to the front and was never headed. Weather fine; track fast; attendance good. Summaries;
 First race, one mile--Strathmeath, 113 (Martin), to ,, won; Tom Sayre second, La. Creole third. Time, 1:43.
 Second race, six furlongs-Nick l15 (Martin), 1 to 3, won; Henry Young sec ond. Santa Maria third. Time, 1:15.
 Third race, a mile and one-sixteenth- Simon w, 115 (Clayton). 4~to 5, won; Le1 bongula second Egbart third. Time, 1:47h.
 Fourth race, Tobacco stakes, one mile Buck Massie, 104 q. HilD II to D. won; Lehman second, Grammar third. Time, 1:40b. fa
 Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs- Lucille H. 107 (Thorpe), to D. won; Ida Wagner second, Shuttlecock third. Time, 1:09
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs-- Lufra. 107 o. HilD. 50 to 1, won; Marquise second, Epona third. Time, 1:0Sk.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
SHlPWRECKED STEAMER
Picked Up in the Atantic-5;1he Ebbel Sank in
 a Heavy Storm.

Savannah, Ga, Nov. 5.-A Morning News special from Brunswick, Ga., says that the schooner Frank W. Howe ar rived at that port this morning from Boston, having on board seven ship wrecked seamen of the American schoon- CT Martin c. Ebbel. The Ebbel was loaded with lumber bound from Jackson vile, Fla, to New York. The Eppei was was aho,It sixty-fiye miles due east from Cape Henry when last seen by the cap tain of the Howe. The Ebbel sprang leak last Thursday, during heavy storm. Her crew was compelled to aban- don her at about Il D. m. Thursday. They left the yawl boat and had a nara tune of if They were picked up Friday by the Howe. They were nearly frozen and their yawl boat was in danger of being swamped in the high sea- si
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Grand Opera House at Decatur, H., De-
 stroyed.

Grand Opera House at Decatur, ILL, De-
 stroyed.
 Decatur, H.. Nov 1.-The big fire which broke out last night in Powers Grand opera house was gotten under control at 8 o'clock this morning by the combined efforts of the Decatur and Springfield fire companies. What at first seemed to be an insignificant blaze turned out to be the most disastrous fire the city has ever experienced The total loss is now esti- mated from $250,000 to $300000. Every Rlosar has insurance. The heaviest losers were o. Powers, the owher of the opera house and the entire block of buildings burned or partially burned, and the Lynn & Scruggs Dry Goods company. This company was damaged to the extent of $150,0 while the damage to the property of MT. Powers will be $100,000. There is yet no explanation of the origin of the fire. There has been no play at the opera house since Saturday night. It was heat ed by steam furnished by a private comj pany and was lighted by electricity. MT. Powers will rebuild all the property de- stroyed at once,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
A Big New York Blaze.

New York, Nov. 5.-A big fire broke out in the six-story building at Bleecker street and Broadway at g o'clock this evening. The building runs through to Crosby street It is occupied by the En- pire State bank, clothing merchants and a number of small firms Eve alarms were sent out. Across Bleecker Street. on the corner of Broadway, the Manhat- tan bank building is afire.
 The old Bleecker street bank is also in danger and all the surrounding property.
 The fate of the watchman of the burn ing building is unknown. The whole block is doomed. Bremen were driven away by the heat The roof and walls of the burning building have fallen. It is supposed that an explosion of some kind caused this. The building on the northeast corner has taken fire and the Bleecker street bank has also caught fire As far as can be learned no lives have beep 1ost
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
THE MASONIC SIGN GIVEN.
The Judge Ordered the Offender to Jail f
 Contempt.

The Judge Ordered the Offender to Jail for
 Contempt
 Anderson, Ind, Nov 5--In the superior court yesterday William H. Freeman of Henlock appeared in the interest of his brother, Arthur, who has a case in court. William 5. Devin was the judge presid- ing. He is Mason and prominent In other secret orders. William H. Freeman took seat directly in front of the judge. As the case proceeded he gave the Ma sonic sign of distress. It was quickly recognized by the judge and the Masons on the jury. The judge told Freeman not to interfere with the proceedings and sent him to Jail for contempt of court. Freeman denies that he made any Ma sonic sign, but the judge declared he did it boldly and for effect on the case. Free man says he will appeal to the grand lodge for vifidication
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
A Furniture Dealer Fails.

Philadelphia, Nov. 5.-After having been in business for more than a quarter of a century Herz and Solomon Herz- berg, trading as Herzberg Bros. have failed and the sheriff is in possession of their wholesale furnishing goods house. No. 325 Market street. Executions were issued upon several judgments, including one in favor of the Mechanics National bank for 5000. and two others, each for $3675, in favor respectively of I. Herz- berg & Bro, and Johanna Brunswick. Aside from these liabilities there are oth- CTS running the total to over $60,000
 A son of MT Herzberg said today that the trouble was caused by the recent de- pression in business, but 1t would have been comparatively easy he continued, for the house to have made up its losses If 1t had not been for the illness of the ju- nior partner Mir Solomon Herzberg, who had been the active member.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
Railroaders Convicted.

Pittsburg, Nov. 5.-In the United States district court today Judge Burlington sentenced James Means, general freight agent of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chi cago and St. Louis Railroad company, to pay fine of $500 for violations of the interstate commerce law.
 C. s. Wight general freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio, was sentenced to pay a fine of 5000 for the same cause. MT. Wight's case will be immediately ap- pealed to the supreme court of the United States These two. are the first convic- tions in the United States under the new
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
It Looks That Way.

The Advertiser said editorially this morning.
 "There is a new paper at Troy the Clip per. It announces that the silver issue will be made a leading feature of the pa- per. One of it's paragraphs is thus:
 "'All the populists are for free silver not one of them opposed to it. This can not be said of any other party Then why not join the peoples party? It is fair, therefore, to assume that the Clipper is a populist paper It's question is re- spectfully referred to the Birmingham State Herald.''
 The Journal replies this afternoon as follows:
 "The Advertiser has frequently said practically the same thing. It has per- sisten asserted that only populists were for free silver. It has also urged that free silver advocates should Join the populists. If this is evidence of the populistic tendencies of the new paper at Troy is it not also an evidence of the Advertisers populistic tendencies?"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
Policeman Kills His Mistress.

St. Louis, Nov. 5.-A special to the Chronicle from Galveston, Tex, says that last night Police Officer Henry Bierman shot and killed his mistress, Kittie Gold en, and then placed g. revolver to his breast and sent two bullets crashing through 1t. Last night sBierman called at the house of Annie Lobrey and ex- pressed a desire to take Kittie to a cot tege he had provided for her. The wo- man consented and together they went to the place. Upon seeing the residence she expressed dissatisfaction and told him that she desired to return to the To- brey mansoin. This angered Bierman and he pulled his revolver and accom- plished the work of destruction. Bier a wife and seven children.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
THE RACES.

Morris Park, N. Y, Nov. 5.-Thirty-five hundred people were present at the track this afternoon when the first meeting of the West Chester Jockey club and .thd racing season in this state was closed. The wea ther could not have been finer for racing purposes and the sport was enjoyed with keen interest. There was only one stake feature on the card, the White Plains handicap for 2-year-olds, which went to Hazlet, the odds-on favor ite.
 Quite a number of owners have ex- pressed themselves as probable partic!- pants in the Saratoga Racing associa- tion meetings at Pimblico. If the present fine weather holds out the meeting should be successful. Summarizes:
 First race, five furlongs, Eclipse course -Tremargo, 99 (Curtis), to l, won; kar- ma second, Modica third. Time, 1:o0&.
 Second race. handicap for all ages, last six furlongs of the Withers mile Weinberg 124 cTaraD, Il to 3, won; Peacemaker second, Patrol third. Time, 115.
 Third race, White Plains handicap for 2-year-olds, Eclipse course, six furlongs- Hazlet, IF (Griffin), to 5, won; Merry Prince second, Silver II third. Time, 1:13A.
 Fourth race, handicap for all ages, a mile and ne-quarter-Lucania, lOS (Simms), to 5, won; Refugee second, Brandywine third. Time, 2:11.
 Fifth race, th4s Withers mile-Sir Dix on, Jr.. 92 (Nostrand), to l. won; Doggett second, Manchester third Time, 1:43.
 Sixth race, the Wither's mile-Gotham, 122 (Simms) [ to 10, won; Deer Slayer sec- ond Monaco third. Time. 1.42A.
 Seventh race. steeplechase handicap, two mlles-Richards, 142 (Chandler), to 1, won; Duke of Abercorn second, Wool- ford third. Time 3:53.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
THE BANKS CAUGHT.
Green Goods Men Pass Large Quantity of Spurious Money on Them.
 Two Arrests.

Dallas, Tex. Nov. 5.-The Bank of Dal- las yesterday discovered that they took in $200O in counterfeit $1O silver certi6- cates during Friday and Saturday, the two closing days of the Texas State Fair and Dallas exposition. The paper is of yellowish cast and the printing several shades darker than that of the genuine currency. Two respectable and responsible business men were taken in custody on complaint of banks for handling the spu- rious bills, but they were immedia tely released on showing that they had taken in the counterfeit bills in the course of trade
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
Hawlex on New York Elections.

Walter L. Hawley, who is known to all of the old citizens of Birmingham as the swiftest reporter of the old boom days, wires the Journal from New York today as follows:
 "Election day is warm and clear in this city and state. A heavy vote will be boiled. The Australian blanket ballot is being voted for the first time, and proves much less confusing than was antci- pated. Voters have little trouble and vote in less time than under the old sys- tenn of ballots. Republicans have no hope of carrying this city Tammany will win by 30,000 or more plurality It is expected that the republican state ticket will be elected by small majority. Democrats expect to control the next state senate, but will lose the house, the local fusion. ticket being badly cut by straight republicans.
 "W l.. HAWLEY,
 'Evening Sun Office"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
SUPREME COURT, FALL TERM
All Justices Present-United States Circuit Court=Iudge Thorington ConVenes
 the City Court.

Montgomery, Nov. 5.-(special)-Ai- most all of the courts convened here to- day for the fall terms The supreme court met and organized, all of the justices De- ing present. The first district docket was taken up and several cases were argued.
 In the United States circuit court Jufles were empaneled and several cases were tried. A number of important eases are on the docket for trial at an early date.
 Judge Thornington, the newly appoint ed presiding officer of the city court, con vened his court yesterday and business is well under way there.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
ACKNOWLEDGES A SHORTAGE.
Roadmaster of a Railroad Souanders $2O
 900 of the Company's Money.

Bellows Falls, Vt, Nov. 5.-Roadmas- ter A. G. Conner of the Bennington and Rutland railroad has confessed to mis- appropriating the funds of the company to an amount exceeding $20,000. Conner has been in the employ of the company over twenty-five years and is 65 years of age. He has been a trusted official. The peculations have extended over period of years. Conner, on being charged with certain crookedness, offered to make res- titution to the railroad company to the amount of his embezzlement and turned over property valued at over $17, ,000
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
Railroad Officials Meet.

Representatives of the Louisville and Nashville, the Plant and the Georgia and Alabama railroads met here today and formulated specifications for the loading and shipping of lumber. It seems the lumber men have been loading cars in so careless fashion that other roads would not receive them for transportation with out requiring reloading. Hence the ne- cessity for uniform specifications
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
The Annual Flower Show.

A flower show will be held neXI Wednesday, the 18th, at the residence of Mrs. Semple, on Jefferson sNeet, for the pleasure of the ladies and for the benefit of the Montgomery infirnary. These flower displays are annual events ana are greatly enjoyed by all who attend them. The most beautiful flowers and plants are there exhibited and the great est pride is taken in the affair by the flower growers of the city. This years exhibition promises to be more attractive than ever before.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-06
First Cargo to Trieste.

Savannah, Ga, Nov 5-The Australian steamship Tergeste cleared today with a cargo of cotton and phosphate rock for Venice and Trieste. This is the first steamship of the regular line recently established between Savannah and Aus trian ports to sail from here. She will be followed by the Austrian steamship Isbria, which is now due to load cargo for the ports