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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
TWO MEN KILLED And Another Mortally Woundedr inc Result of a Fusilade
FROM GUNS OF DETECTIVES
On Board an A. c. s. Train. Train Robb srs Meet a
 Decided RepulSe.

CINCINNATI, March 27.-A special to the Post from Chattanooga, Tenn. says: Two
 robbers dead and A third mortally wounded are the results of an attempt to hold up
 southbound passenger train No. on the Cincinnati Southern railroad. The train had just emerged from tunnel No. 9, two
 miles north of Greenwood, Ky, at 2:30 a.
 m., when a white lantern swinging in the
 middle oi the track just ahead brought it
 to dead stop.
 tall, lanky, bearded countryman, per.
 haps 45 years cid, mounted the steps of the
 engine and thrusting the barrel of pistol
 in the face Of Engineer Tom Spring field
 ordered him to stand, which be did, while Fireman Rankin, who was next to the out law, observed discreet silence. Three
 others, wearing broad-brimmed slouch
 hats and home made clothes, climbed into
 the baggage car, which they mistook for the express.
 Donovan, baggage master, was not dis turbed. Three road detectives, Thomas Griffin, chief detective from Somerset; Will Eddie of Oakdale, Tenn, and Will Alt good of Chattanooga, were in the smoking car when the train was stopped. Altgood stepped out on the right side to see what was going on.
 As he stepped down he was ordered to throw up hIs hands by a man who had a revolver, but instead he pulled his own re- volver and began firing. The other two robbers took fright at the shooting and |, jumping from the baggage car, began a lusilade of shots.
 Eddie and Griffin had appeared on the
 scene, and it is believed they brought down two Of the robbers, one of whom died in- stantly, while the other lived till o'clock. The third man was wounded in the breast, perhaps fatally. He clambered upon the tender and refused to budge till Cum berland Falls was reached. There he was given in charge of the operator. Two of the attacking party escaped, one being the man guarding the engineer. The presence of the detectives evidently frustrated their plans. The officials of the road have had Knowledge for some time of plot to rob tue train, and the officers into service as an extra baggage man. The dead brigands were left lying on the track while the officers got of and gave chase to the iugitives. The wounded man claims to be 8 tramp from Peu psylvania, and the mail clerk says he was strucx by the last shot fired by the fellow in the en- zine cab, who passed underneath the train and shot him from behind, thinking he was trainman. The clerk saw him fall a few paces from the mail car docg. If this supposition is correct three of the would be robbers are still at large. None of the men were identified, but are noun taineers disguised by the clothes they wore. The spot selected for the work was well chosen, as there is not house within
 a mile and Il deep cut on one side, while a ravine Hanks the other side of the road ,, and the track makes one of its numerous turns just beyond.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
BEGINS TG LOOK UGLY. Late Dispatches From Cuba to the
 Spanish Government
CAUSE MUCH UNEASINEsS
Large Endorsements of War Vessels and Troops Ordered
 to the Little Island.

MADRID, March 27.-The latest dis patches from Havana have alarmed the government, as they indicate that the in- surrectiou is spreading rapidly and is already beyond the control of the local commanders. The decision was made last night, therefore, to send Martinez de Campos to Cuba with strong reinforce ments.
 Today it is reported that 9700 additional troops will embark with him. He will start probably on April 2.
 The torpedo gunboats Filipinas and Mar tin Alonzo Pinzon and the cruiser Castalla have received orders to proceed with all possible speed 10 Cuban waters.
 The publication of this news, which com pletely contradicts the former sanguine dispatches from official sources, has caused keeu excitement here.
 It is announced this evening that Primo Rivera has been appointed captain general of Cuba, to succeed General Calleja.
 Private reports from Havana indicate that tue number of insurgents now in the field is about 1000. The government be. lieves that the filibusters who left Costa Rica under Maceo on an English vessel for Jamaica were transferred 10 an American ship.
 h the senate Premier Canovas del Cas- tino said today that 5000, ,OO0 pesetas had been spent already in fighting the Cuban insurgents and the government was pre- pared to make any further sac rifice that might be demanded. :. A minister, whose name is withheld 1, said this afternoon that 10000, ,000 pesetas would be placed at Campos' disposal at once. Several steamers are fitting out to embark troops at Barcelona, Cadiz and Carll agena for Cuba.
 The premier prefaced his statement to the senate with the remark that he had come before the chamber under unusual circumstances. He proposed to deal only with the financial questions raised by the expedition to Cuba. He then read dispatch from Captuin- General Calijas saying that a detachment of Spanish troops had been defeated by lhe insurgents at Campochules. The com mander had been summoned before court rnail lial, thedispatch added. The cabfuet's B decision to send achievements was due to this news.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A COUP DEFEAT

ON THE TAPES BY THE SPANISH GOVERN
 MENT-INvEsTIGATING THE ALLIANCA
 AFFAIR.
 WASHINGTON, March 27. Official advices this morning indicate the possibility of Q coup d 'etat n Spain before the close of this week. While Premier Canovas, as we'll as the ministry associated with him, are in full sympathy with the movement to sus- pend the constitution and try the offending Madrid journalists by court martial, the government finds majority of the cham bsrs against this method, and is powerless to move in the matter. It is believed that the queen will within a few days issue a decree dissolving the chambers, and that this will be followed by coup d'etat on the part of tue military, which will result, for the time at least, in Q practical dicta- torship.
 The movement, it is believed, will be headed by General Campos, who reflects the prevalent military hostility to the ed1- tors of the Madrid papers which recently so severely criticised the army and navy. If the coup d 'etat should be effected 1t will proba bly, be followed by the withdrawal of the Canovas ministry from power.
 Ia these circumstance nces the state depart- ment is not likely to hear from the Span ish foreign officers re gardipg the Alliance in- tainable at the Spanish legation regarding the Allanca incident is that the naval commander at Havana is at present en- gagged in taking the affidavits of the crew Of the gun boat Venedito with view to in- cooperating them in his report which he will make to the Spanish government.
 If Spain postpones her answer to Secre- tary Gresham's dispatch until his report shall have reached Madrid fortnight will necessarily elapse before 1t iG received.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
ANEW CoMMIssIoNER.

ATLANTA, Ga., March 27.-W. w. Fin ley, traffic manager of the Great Northern railroad, was today elected commissioner of the new southern States' Passenger asso- citation. The Southern Passenger associa- ton VIII @ ps ni,Y wiI u"o ,ok ae har aew asSoca 15. Mr. Finley was formerly chaiIman of the Western Passenger association. His present headquarters are at St. Paul. Con- missioner Slaughter of the old association was voted year's salary and resolution Of thanks. Harry Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line was reelected president. Up to date ths only roads in the passenger asso- citation are those east of Birmingham and Chattanooga. The Queen and Crescent is out; the Louisville and Nashville is only partially in; the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis is out; the Memphis and Charleston is out; the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Birmingham Is out; the Illinois i .,n rpl ia
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A NEW TORPEDO BOAT.

WASHINGTON, March H.-Secretary Her bert has decided to increase our navy by the addition of submarine torpedo boat. Proposals for this vessel were invited in May, 1893, since which time the depart ment has made a thorough investigation Of this type of vessel. The contract for the craft was awarded yesterday to the John P. Holland Torpedo Boat company of New York. The contract calls for vessel 50 feet in length, diameter Il feet and dis placement when submerged 133% tons. The vessel is to be constructed oi steel of domestic manufacture, and fitted with en- zines, boilers and machinery of domestic make, and is 10 have speed of fifteen knots in light condition, fourteen knots awash (partly submerged) and eight knots submerged.
 This will be the first vessel of this kind ever contracted for. The French have made efforts in this direction, but have not yet succeeded in building an efficient submarine boat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
 FOR SIXrY-TWO DAYS
A SCHOONER CONTENDS WITH THE FILE
 MENTs ERE SHE REACHES PORT.

SCHOONER CONTENDS WITH THE ELF
 MENTs ERE SHE REACHES PORT.
 NEW YORK, March 27.-1he American schooner Almeda Wiley lett Darieu, Ga. January 24, with a cargo of lumber, and on the night of February 2 was within sixty miles of Sandy Hook, when a blizzard came down with terrific force from the west, lasting four days, and gradually working around to the northwest, with freezing cold. The schooner put before the gale in order to avoid icing up. Almost all of the sails were blown away. The deck load was washed away, also the water casks. One of the boats was stove in, portion of the cut water carried away and a great part of tue stores destroyed by salt water.
 Monday, February II, the weather mod erated, and observations were taken which showed that the vessel had been driven 800 miles during the hurricane. In order to proceed to his destination the captain de- cided to put into Bermuda for repairs and provisions, sailing again for this port March 10, arriving here slxty-two days after the voyage began.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A RAILROAD FIGHT
FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF SOUTH
 kRS RAILROAD SYSTEMS.

FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF SOUTH
 kRS RAILROAD SYSTEMS.
 NEW YORK, March 17.-Prominent bondholders of the Savannah and Western and Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus roads have decided to take steps 10 withdraw from the Georgia Central system. The Fitzgerald committee of the Savannah and Western has disbanded and the securi. ties returned to their owners. This com miltee was organiz d in the interest of the Georgia Central. The Borg Savannah and Western committee was acting solely in the interest of security of that company. It is understood that Messrs. Colston and Lehman, formerly of the Fitz gerald com mittee, will join forces with the Borg com mittee.
 It was said yesterday that the foreclosure proceedings will be pressed for the sale Of inc Savannah and Western in the interest of the first consolidated mortgage bond- holders. petition for foreclosure has already been filed. Holders of the Chatta- nooga, Rome aud Columbus bonds also favor withdrawing from the Georgia Gen. tral reorganization. the road is now part of the Savannah and Western but the bond holders favor regaining independence for their road.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
THURsToN,s CURTNEss.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Muister Thursion's formal note to Secretary Gres- ham announcing bis intended departure retary this morning, is understood to be brief almost 10 the point of curtness. It contained no reference to leave of absence or cause of departure, but, under yester- days date, simply stated that he intended to depart for Honolulu this afternoon, leaving Secretary Hastings in charge of the Hawaiiau legation. The note is said by those amiliar with diplom itic commu- nications of its class to have been remarka- be for it's omissions of the customary courtesies and explanations, and abso- luteiy unique in falling to announce his government had or had not given him leave of absence.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
ALL PLEADED NOT GUILTY.

ANOTHER TURN TAKEN, HOWEVER, ON
 LIEF OF THE COURT.
 NEW YORK, March 27.-All the election officers and voters, nineteen in all, arr rested during the past four days un- der indictment found by the .extrordinary grand jury, were called upon to plead to- day in the court of oyer and terminer. Without exception they pleaded not guilty, but several entered demurrers aud one moved for transcript of the testimony be- fore the jury, which be did not get.
 Lawyer James Fitzgerald, who has been retained by Thomas Gross and John M. Grasser, then formally said that in behalf of his clients be demurred to the indict- ments pending against them, and he de- sired until Friday to prepare the necessary papers, and requested the court to grant him that time before asking Gross and Grasser to plead. His clients intended to make a test case out of the indictments.
 This Justice Ingraham granted, where upon the counsels of Alonzo King, Alexan- der Andrews, James Whitman, Michael Pertel, Thomas Lehman, John Ryan, George Hartman and John Foley asked the same privileges, which were granted. The indicted men then hurried from the court room, the pleading of the entire number not taking more than five minutes. No one will talk, and no idea of the various defenses which will be interposed can be secured. Judge Ingraham tn sn adjourned court until 10:30 o'clock Friday morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
WANTS TO BE TRIED.

WAsHINaToN, March N.-In crlm- inal court No. 2 this morning Nathaniel Wilson, attorney for H. o. Havemeyer and John A. Searles, made motion to ad- vance for trial the cases against them for refusing to answer certain questions asked by the senatorial sugar trust Investigating committee. MT. Wilson said 1t was i'm perative 10 Mir. Havemeyer's business in- terests that his trial should take place be- fore April 15. District Attorney Bierney could not promise to set Q date before that time, but Judge Cole said he would give Mir. Bierney a week in which to fl speci fled date. Mir. Bierney announced his in- tention of trying the cases against the sugar trust, stock brokers and newspaper men consecu;ively, no trials of other cases intervening between the first and last of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A PROFESSOR FOUND OUT
AND A COAT OF TAR AND FEATHERS AWAIT
 HIS RETURN HOME.


 HIS RETURN HOME.
 NEW YORK, March 27.-A special to the New York Suu from Waycross, Ga., says: Prof. L. Mcdonald, principal of tue high school here, was iudiscrset when he went away to spend the day last Sunday and lett an amorous note from one of his girl pu- pils in the pocket Of his week day suit. Mrs. Mcdonald is bride of less than year. The letter she found was from Miss Marshall, pretty girl of F years, the brightest in her class, and the only child Of a widowed mother. Mcdonald fell in love with her several mouths ago, and the girl's love for him was ardent in return. They met cIandestineiy and exchanged notes often.
 suspicion of the affair had been aroused among the girls friends, but trere had been nothing approaching public scandal uotil Mrs. McDonsld found ths love let ter. Monday night public indignation meeting was held, at which resolutions were passed denouucng and giving Me- Dcnild twenty four hours in which to leave town A committee was also ap- pointed to put him out of town if he was not disposed to go of his owu accord, and they have prepared to tar and feather him if he shows any sign of resistance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
AN OLD INsTITUrIoN CLOSED.

NASSAU, N. H., March 27.-Great con- sterration was caused here yesterday by the closing of the Nassau Savings bank by order of Tho bank commissioners. The bank is one of the oldest institutions of the klnd in the city, having been incorporated in 1884, Some Of the most reliable and es- teem-d business men of the city are at it's head, and no reflection is made on their mode of conducting the affairs of the insti- tution. There were nearly 5000, 900 on deposit, aud much of this is the savings of the working people, and the mere. tying up Of the money, even if no loss is sustained, is sufficient 10 cause great hardship.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
ON THE TURF.
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

NEW ORLEANS, March 27.-The races were opened today with curtain raiser not down on the bills. Just before the pools on the first race were opened Dick Richards, a local gambler and former part ner of President Charles Bush, walked up to the latter in the betting ring and leveled a revolver at his head. He snapped the re- volver several times, but it failed to ex- pode. He was arrested and conveyed to the parish prison. Richards was intoxi- cated and tried to kill Bush for some fan cied wrong. It afterwards developed that the revolver was unlosded. This did not interfere with the racing, and the talent got there on the usual two favorites out of five. Bob Campbell at 50 10 in the third race was the surprise of the week.
 First race, three- quarters of a nile-Ver- di, 110 (Penny), to l, won; Lagniappe, 107 (McKnighD, to l, second; Curious, 1O5 (Knapp), 2 to 2, third. Time, 1:l6A :; Princess Rose, Lew Prewett, Stark, Colonel Atmore, Flush and Buckrie also ran in the order named.
 Second race. four furlongs, selling--Bon- nie Jean, 109 (Knapp), even money, won !; Virgo, 103 (Nance), 40 to l, second; Spi- O:5O. spinola, Piz ,rre, Bombard, Prin- cessin, Gus K. Riley, German and Little Alto also ran in the order named.
 Third race, seven eightbs of mile, sell ing-Bob Campbell, 1O8 (Verplanck), 50 to l, won; Virden, 105 (F. Williams), to to l i, 8 to 5, third. Time, 1:3UA. Lena May, Arelin, zeke Hardy, Texas star, Rotation, Artless, Tu, cIrora, Bob Wilson aud Au- gustus also ran.
 Fourth race, three quarters of mile Longbrook, 104 (Knapp), IS to 5, woo; Black ball, 1Oa urner), 9 to 2. second; Cass, lC5 (L. Scou), 4 10 l, third. Time, 1:l5%. Miss Galop, FIdget and Herman also ran.
 Fifth race, one and one-eghth miles. won; Blue and White, 95 (Flnnegan), 30 to 1, second; Oh No, e5 (L. scotD, l5 10 l, third. Tiuie, 1:t6A. billie Mckenzie, Jim Henry, oxiord aud Contest also ran.
 ENTRIES FOR TODAY.
 NEW ORLEANS, March 27.-First race, selling, five furlongs-F. M. B., Huxley, Hailow Eve, Luke Short and Maquon, 104 each; Granville, 107; Vanbrunt and Sir John, no each; Norman, 113
 Second race, seven furlongs, selling Winiired, 99; Kelly anu Jim Brown, 10l each; Panini, Mamie and Miss Knott, l02 each; Boule, 99; Lank and Primero, 104 each; Alibl, 1O5; Euna, 106; Diamond Dick, Jennie W and Oak Forest, 107 each; Rally, Ill.
 Third race, maidens, six furlongs-St. Florence and Princess Rose, S5 each; Buch- away and Glendale, 97 each; Buckeye, Nell lIe II. (by Hertog), Joe Hill and Sidcan, 1O0 each; Joco, A. L. Powell, Camden, Auna K., Blacksmith and Madden, 102 each; Warw ickshiIe, 105.
 Fourth race, one mile, sel.ing-Pearl N, 105; Trump aud B. r. Fly, Jr., 107 each; Braxeman, l0S; Hotspur and lxion, no each; Dscapod, 113.
 Fiiih race, six furlongs-Kathleen and Erstwhile, 55 each; Johnny McHale, 97; Black Jack, 100; Miss Clark and May Thompson, l05 each; ortalin, Danube, Governor hill and Charlie B., 107 each; Void, Lochleven and Little Phil, ll0 each Prince Imperial and Roylochlel, 113 each.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
A COTTON SEED OIL MILL
TO BE EXHIBITED AT ATLANTA's FAIR.
 GRAND ARMY MEN COMING.


 GRAND ARMY MEN COMING.
 ATLANTA, Ga. March 27.-Space was to- day assigned for cotton seed oil mill at the Cotton States and International ex- position, which Is to illustrate one of the most important industries in the economy of the cotton plant. It will be ia operation during the exposition.
 Application was today received from the builders of the cold storage plant at the Worlds fair to erect similar structure on the Cotton States and International .xposi- ton grounds. Precautions will be taken to secure thorough protection against fire. Col. w. Il. Rose, district commander of the Grand Army or the Republic. was in Atlanta today arranging for excursions to run from Chicago 10 the nationsl eucamp- ment in Louisville, the grand reunion at the opening of Chickamauga park aud 10 the Cotton States ana International txposi- tion, thus including the exposition h the great Grand Army excursions, which Will bring thousands of old veterans from all over the country to the south this fall.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
MORE TROOPS FOR CUBA.

MADRID, March 27.-A dispatch from Havana announces the srrival there of the first battalion of troops recently sent to re- inforce the troops already in Cuba. They were received with great enthusiasm. The leaders of the reform and constitutional union parties in Cuba have cabled Senor Canovas del Castillo, assuring him of their hearty co. operation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
WORK OF INCENDIARIES.

MUNFoRD, March 27.-[Special. Hast night oarn, the property Of MT. w. T. McKibbon, several miles south of this place, was totally destroyed by fire. The building and feedstuffs were total loss. One horse was seriously burned. MT. Me- Ribbon was painfully burned while rescu- ing the horses. Incendiarism being sus- pected, the bloodhounds of MT. w. S.. Strickland of Munford were sent for and put upon the trail, but the miscreants es- ca aped after A long chase,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
AILSA DEFEATED.

NICE, March 27.-The Ailsa, Britann mia and Valkyrie started this morning in @ rain for the prizes sailed for last Saturday, when the judges disqualified the Ailsa and Britannia for starting before the signal was gwen. The Britannia reached home at 2:36 :O7 and the Alsa at 2:43:45. The Brit tauia won by sixteen minutes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
THE INDEMNITY.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 27.-It is stated here that besides paying pecuniary in- dsmnity to Japan Li Hung Chang Is au- thorized to cede the islands of Loo Choo, Majacosima, Batan, Babuyan and For mosa. Strenuous efforts will be made to and as a last resort the suggestion will be made that it be converted into a buffer state under the joint protection Of Russia, France and England.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
TOOK THE TOWN.

ROME, March 27.-The government is in- formed that Italians quietly occupied Adig. rat, Abysinnia, Monday night. The in- habitanls of the place went out to meet tue Italian soldiers and no resistance was made to the occupation of the town. flying column has been sent out to watch the movement of Ras Mangascia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
AN OLD FIRM FAILS

WAsHINGIoN, March 27.-The firm of Robert Leitich & Sons of this city, said to be the oldest esla ablished brass founders iu the country, made an assignment today. Assets, Sl02, ,000; liabilities, S62, ,0C0. h. ability to make collections was the cause of the failure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
LEFT THEIR CARDS.

BERLIN, March 27.-The newly elected president and vice. president of the reichs- lag have decided not 10 apply for the cus- toinary audience with the emperor, for fear of still iurtLer slraining the situation. They will merely leave their cards at the paiace in the hands of Court Master H1mp pescte.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
TWO BROTHERS SUICIDE.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March N.-Samuel and John Gibbs, brothers and farmers in the interior O: Green county, committed suicide this morning by drowning in the Noachucky river. They had been in finan- cial straits for some time, and 1t is believed this is the reason why they took their own
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
CONTINUE TO RESIGN.

MADRID, March 27.-Resignations of officials continue to be handed in. Among those who have resigned are the presidents -of the commercial treaties committee and Cuba tariff reform committee
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
THURsToN TURNS HoMEwARD.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Mr. Thurston, the late Hawaiian minister at this point, left Washington this afternoon for San Francisco. He travels by circuitous route in order to give attention 10 private matters, and will reach San Francisco April 3, in time to sail on the following
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-28
LI FREE FROM FEVER.

of Ii Hung Chang Is very favorable. His physician has warned his attendants of the necessity of the free use of antiseptic ap- plications. Thus far the envoy has been free from fever.