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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
TWO TRAMPs KILLED
IF Wreck on the Charleston and Savannah
 Railway.

Charleston. S. C.. June 16.-Express trains Nos. 23 and 73 on the Charleston and Savannah road collided at Hardee- vile, s. C.. this moring at :15 o'clock. It is not known whose fault it was. but the accident is the result of culpable negli- gence on some ones part Train No. g usually waits at Yemassee junction until No. IS has passed, but this morning when No. 23 had waited until the arriving time of No. 7S it started for Savannah, a run which it makes without stopping. About six miles beyond Yemassee, near the town of Hardeeville. the trains came in sight of each other. The engineers made every effort to stop their trains, but when they saw that a collision was in- evitable they, together with their firemen, jumped. All of them escaped serious in- jury except Engineer Black of 23, whose leg was broken. Both engines were badly wrecked, together with the express and baggage cars. The passengers on both trains escaped uninjured. Two tramps, however, who were stealing a ride on one of the trains, were killed. Their names are unknown.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
4IztJ, r r. f1A N N, Sixth Regiment, c. v.
Maceo Cantnres q Gn:

Maceo Captures a Government Train.
 JacksonVllle. Fla, June 16.-A special to the Times Union from Tampa, Fla, says:
 this afternoon say that General Maceo on Wednesday, captured a government train between Holguin and Givia and secured large booty.
 He got $S0000 of Spanish money. 1000 mausers and large quantity of ann munition. Besides this he captured large quantity of government supplies.
 General Maceo fought one battle with the Spanish forces at Capasi and one ali Siquaneau, routing the enemy with heavy losses and burning both towns This occurred in the Las Vegas district where many hundreds of the best Cubans are joining his forces. They are fully convinced the Cuban cause is gaining ground every day. Otherwise the Madrid government would not order 10000 more troops sent to the island.
 An expedition Is fitted out to leave from some point on the west Florida coast in week. The schooner Suarez is now on her way from Key West and will carry 100 men, 200 stands of arms and considerable quantity of ammu- milton. Capt. Alfredo Laborde is to head the filibustering party, and will land at some point in the Santiago dis trict. Captain Laborde is a brother to one of the eight medical students shot by the Spanish government. He is thor oughly conversant with the Florida coast waters, as well of the coa st of Cuba.
 Besides this, he is well up in military tactics and conducted the drill in the presence of Carlo Cespedes, who was here the past week.
 Secretary Quesada and Carlos Cespedes leave here tonight by the Mascotte for engagements for the expedition will be completed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17

many candidates, all setting forth the estimable qualities of those in whose be- half they were written. One thing the governor to use his own expression. was determined upon, and that was to "ap- point man fitted for the position ana a democrat"
 Almost at the moment of leaving the city yesterday afternoon, however, the governor, in conversation with several citizens at the Morris, among them an Age-Herald reporter, intimated that the appointment would be rendered MT. Tea srir
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
A GREEK CIPHER MESSAGE
CONTAINS IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CUBA
The Successful Landing of That Expedition Announced-G Gone to Join Comez-Posi-
 tive News of Marti's Death

Jacksonville, Fla, June 16.-A special to the Times Union from Gainesville, Fla, says: The subjoined letter, writ ten in Greek cipher, has been received by the correspondent of the Times un7 ion in this city. Major Ham is for merly of Pennsylvania, and has been in the Cuban service for three months:
 "Arensas River, Cuba, June 10. 1885, The most important expedition that has landed on Cuban soil from the United States was landed today at this point. It consists of 100 men, 1000 repeating ri- fies, 2,000,000 rounds of ammunition and S250,000 in gold, under the command of Colonel Hernandez They left Key West June 6, and sailed for Bahama island, where they took on men and cargo. They were chased twice by Spanish cruisers, but managed to outsteam them, and arrived here this morning before day. We are now making arrangements to join Gomez at Tunas, province of Camaguay, where he has his headQuar- ters at present We have a march of about forty miles before us, but hope to join him on the 12th. The landing was protected by a battalion of Cuban troops from Gomez command, and we hope to join him without serious fight ing. as there are no Spanish troops in this immediate neighborhood. I am just recovering from an attack of yellow fe- yer, but shall risk joining my command again. We have positive news that Marti is dead. He was betrayed into the Spanish hands by a trusted Cuban guide and shot down in cold blood be- fore he could escape. I hope to have more definite news of his death and oth- CT matters as soon as I rejoin my own command, of which l will notify you as soon as published, and shall try and keep you informed of all important movements on our side in the future Yours fraternally,
 MAJ. F. P. HANN.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
The Engine Smashed to Pieces.

New Orleans. June 16.-In going to a small fire about noon engine No. 6 Of the New Orleans fire department was over turned at the corner of Prytania and Clio streets some " way fs one st of the whefs making Short turn. Peter Batte.ora, the engineer. Was terribly hurt and wi' probably die. The stoclser, Jamest Ma rav was badly hurt Tho engink r.ats -''.o os'.ea r -feees and will be totQ lcEs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Commencement Exercises of the Industrial h.
 stitute and College
 Columbus, Miss, June 16.-(Special.)- The commencement exercises of the In- dustrial Institute and College were be- gun today. the sermon being preached by Rev J. B. Hawthorne of Atlanta It was fine one. He also delivers the an- nual address to the two literary socie- ties tonight.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
ALsATIAN SOCIETIES PROTEST
Against France Taking Part in the Canal
 OpeninR

Opening.
 Paris, June 16.-The Alsatian societies here met here today and protested against France taking part in the open ing of the North Sea and Baltic canal, which, it was declared, involved the abandoning of Alsace Lorraine to the Germans. :
 Various patriotic and revolutionist so- cieties held meeting with the same ob- ject as the Sale Anglade. After num- Der of fiery speeches had been made those present marched to the place De La Concorde and placed craped wreath Qn the Strasburg statue. Ex-Deputy Millevoye was at the head of the pro- cession. A vast crowd, estimated at 100000 persons was present Only two arrests were made.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
A REVOLVING STORY.
A Negro Jailed at Meridian for Heinous
 Double Crime

Meridian, Miss. June 16.-tSpecial)- John Mcleod, residing at Eastabuchie, seven miles south of this city on the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad, was sent to Jail by a justice of the peace yesterday to await the action of the next grand jury of Perry county.
 Mcleod is charged with criminal re- lation with his sister, who a few days ago gave birth to child, which was murdered by the father.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
SPECIAL WASHINGTON NEWS
SECRETARY HERBERT'S AUBURN SPEECH
Is the Subject of Much Favorable Comment. Several Postal Changes in Alabama
 and Mississippi.

Washington, June 16--(Special.)- )-Sec- days ago has been the subject of com ment not only of Alabamians here, but of other friends who know the true merits of the man.
 If there is a Christian statesman in the public service today in the broad sense of the word, that nlan is H. A. Herbert. Those who know him well can attest it. It is no wonder that he reminded the young men of the Agri- cultural and Mechanical college of Ala bama of a strict adherence to their mothers religious principles, for he lives up to those principles himself, and all Alabamians can feel proud of the pure public and private life of Secretary Herbert.
 Postal News.
 w. T. Jackson, at Ino Coffee county; H. A. Miner at Gosthile, Tuskaloosa county and w F. Roberson, at Crimes Dale county, were appointed postmas- ters yesterday
 D. D. Galloway, at Avondale, Boliver county, Miss, and Calder White, at Matheson, Webster county, were ap- pointed postmasters today.
 The following star schedules were es- tablished in Alabama yesterday: From Vernon to Wofford, weekly; from Green vile to Dock. bi-weekly; from Sonoma to Luke tri-weekly; from Coloma to Pope, tri-weekly.
 In Mississippi, from Lula to Boutwell,, bi-weekly.
 A new office was esta blished today at Moore. Coahoma county, Miss, with John J. billiard postmaster
 Sess1msvile, Miss, has been commis- stoned a money order office.
 Personal
 l.. E. Musgrove of Alabama is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-17
Governor Atkinson Has Appendicitis.

Atlanta, Ga, June Ex-Governor Att kinson has developed case of appen- dicitis. An operation will be necessary. Relatives have been telegranhed for, as his case is considered very serious.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
lsneciaI 70 Tie Times.

Cleveland, July 24-The start of to-
days game looked bad for Cleveland from
all points of view. Knell was wild.
Washington showed a disposition to hit,
and Cleveland made three misplays in the
first inning, two OF which figured in four
runs.
One well-deserved run made the total
for the inning five, and Cleveland took
two turns at bat before any impression
on the long lead was made.
IN THE THIRD.
In the third single, stolen base, and
another single earned one, and in the fifth
the score was tied by hard work, for two
men were cut off at the plate after an
error by Scheibeck, Zimmer's two-bagger,
and Boyd's wildness had filled the bags.
In the sixth a base on balls Ind a three
bagger put the home team one in :ile lead,
but Washington got Ii back ~ the seventh
and two more with it for Joyce, cur the
third time in two days, made home
run, ANA Cartwright, ticGuire and Crooks
followed up with singles, 2bDay IN the
meantime sacrificing.
Boyd had shown signs OF weakening at
times and in the eighth he went to pieces,
but not unNl two errors had helped to
discourage Rim. Then he could not put any
thing over but fast straight ones and these
Cleveland killed
MERCER FAILED, TOO.
Mercer went into the box after four runs
had been scored, and his first official act
was to hit Childs, and his second to give
Zimmer his base on balls
Two more runs scored before Cleveland
was retired. and the game was called to
allow Washington to catch train.
AT times the visitors did some clever
fielding, but they suffered from the mis-
fortune that has followed them closely
here-that OF making errors at critical
times.
Umpire Murray did not make his appear
ance, ana Emslie showed up in his place.
The work OF the latter was the greatest kind
OF a relief, and the game ran along as
smooth as clock work.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
ANACOSTIA TROLLEY LINE.
1t VIII PrUba bly, Appear in the Near
L

1t VIII PrOba bly, Appear in the Near
Future.
With two syudicates reaching out to
grasp a controlling interest in the Ana
costa Railway Company in order that their
respective properties might thereby be
benefited, the realization OF Anacostia's
desire for better railway facilities seems
near at hand. 1t is now announced that
the deal has been consummated and the
near future viii see, if reports are true,
overhead wires encircling Anacostia and
leading to the Anacostia bridge.
Mr.. john E. Herrell when asked last
night, as To the completion OF the arrange
meut, neither denied or confirmed the story.
A number OF residents of Harrison street,
recognizing the advantage Of the extension,
commenced overtures by which the com
pauy might have the road laid free Of any
expense other than furnishing the rails.
At the same time Mr.. Randall, the owner
OF Congress Heights, another subdivision
of Auacostia, located in an opposite direc
ton out Monroe street beyond the Insane
Asylum, began negotiations to have an eX-
tension made up TO Congress Heights.
1t is understood, however, that an agree
ment was reached yesterday by which the
two syudicates could secure the extensions
by subscribing TO sufficient stock to sue
cessfully equip such a road with electric
power, the overhead trolley to be used.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
SCHOEPF sues FOR A WRIT
Admitted to Bail in $500 With
Mr.. Tally at Surety.
Judge Cole Suggests That Mr.. Pugh
Take No Further Action Until
Habeas Corpus Case Is Settled.

Mr.. William K. schoepf, general man.
ager of the lexington and Soldiers Home
Railway Company, by his attorney, John
idout. after being fined So in the police
court yesterday for failure to remove the
company's poles from New York avenue,
applied for writ OF habeas corpus before
Judge Cole, in criminal court, No. 2, late
in the afternoon.
After the application for writ
had been filed Messrs. schoepr and r idout
with Mr. Stephen Tally, appeared before
Judge Cole and asked that bail be fixed
pending argument. Judge Cole named the
amount at $500, which sum was acquiesced
in by District Attorney Thomas MIR.
Tally was accepted as surety.
A time for the hearing was next agreed
upon and the case set for 10 O'Clock next
Monday morning. Referring to Attorney
Pugh's statement that he would each day
file inrormations against the company
Judge Cole said he wanted to suggest that
no further action be taken in the police
court regarding the case until the petition
for habeas corpus be disposed OF.
The petition states the following reasons
why Imprisonment would be illegal:
That the ordinance under which the arrest
was made is void because ultra wires, aud
uncertain and unreasonable.
Itdoes not, aud was not, intended oapply
tothe offcnse charged against thep petitioner
The wires and poles complained Of We're
not put up by the petitioner, but By the
lexington ana Soldiers Home Railway
Company, a corporation created by Con-
gress, the said poles and wires being erected
under authority Of the compauy's charter.
That the wires and poles constitute to-
gether permanent structure annexed TO
NA he rf "a g- r.-F - .~rr-e.
is perpresture, proceedings for the re-
moval of which can only be brought in a
court OF equity aud not in the police
court
The morning times., 1895-07-25
WEST PARK 4 WONDER
His lightning Change From Lob
ster to Towroper.
WON A RACE IN A CANTER
Had His Running Shoes On.
Higbie Almost Won, Being Beaten
Only by a Nose by Dutch Girl.
Pirate Chief Also Did the Surprise
Act-Track Nothing But Mud.

Despite the rain that fell throughout
the entire afternoon yesterday the races
at st. Asaph were first-class in every
particular.
The talent evidently thought il was not
going to rain, as they turned out in full
force. As rule, when it rains heavily and
the track is very muddy 1t is an off day
for every one. Yesterday was an ex-
ception.
Three favortes gladdened the hearts
of the gentlemen on TIE ground by getting
home first, while as many outsiders helped
the long-suffering bookles along.
Only five of the latter went on and they
were kept busy all day. The track was
perfect sea of mud and water but for a
wonder there were no serious accidents on
the fatal lower turn.
CHANGE OF FORM.
West Parks performance in the third
race was the event of the day. He has
been the worst kind OF lobster the last
few times out and went begging in the
betting at IL to l. He simply tow-roped
his field, beating such good sprinter as
Con Lucy at five-eighths Of a mile
Starter FlynD's work was very good in
all the races, save the two half-mile events.
ne udu THESE so up tHdt 1t was
hard to make head or tail Of them. In the
last one he succeeded in leaving two horses
at the post. He had crazy lot to handle,
however, and could hardly be blamed for
leaving n couple OF them. Fortunately
they We're both outsiders
Old Gonzales had his winning shoes on
in great shape, and going out in front, set
the. pace in the opening race the whole
trip. He was winner pulling up, at the
end, from Duke of Gloucester, who is evil
IDENTIFY not mud horse.
NEARY WENT THROUGH.
Murphy's mount, Higbie, was the tip
in the race for the youngsters, and was
heavily played TO show. As it was, he
came within an ace of capturing the race,
only being beaten a nose by the to .
favorite, Dutch Girl. Delehanty rode a
good finish on the latter.
When the flag fell in the next event IL
was case Of (which way did he co. and
West Park was lengths in front of his
field and going like a wild horse. He
commenced to stop in the stretch, but
lasted long enough to stall off Con Lucy s
strong rush. Marie Lowell was a poor
third.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
A DAY WITH TROOP "a"
Prof. FanciuIli's Latest Composition
in Military Music.

Prof. FanciuIli's Latest Composition
in Military Music.
Referring to the programme Of the con-
cert to be given next Saturday afternoon
by the Marine Band, as published in The
Times yesterday morning, the Presidents
Troop of Cavalry (TroOp 4, ID. G. n. G)
has been ordered by its commanding officer,
Capt. H s. Barbour, to assemble at the
armory on Saturday evening ut . O'Clock
i'll full dress uniform.
From that point the troop viii march to
the White House grounds and listen TO
the grand military concert rendered TO
the National Guard of the District by Prof
Fanciulli and the Marine Band. In this
manner the troop hopes to show its appre-
citation of Prof. FanCiulh's courtesy, who
has devoted his genius TO two of the finest
efforts illustrating in music the move
ments of cavalry His Troop 4 March"
is already well known.
This favorite march, however, viii be
entirely eclipsed by Prof. Fanciulli's latest
production, "A Day With Troop A" While
many military marches and descriptive
scores have from time to time been pro-
duced by weIl-known composers, this Of
the Marine Band leader deserves especial
mention. 1t represents a days life of a
cavalry troop in the field, and depicts mu-
scaIly all the incidents of the same.
No.douht is entertained but that 1t will
prove pOIIdlar
The morning times., 1895-07-25
RACEDAwAY FROM PATCHEN.
John r. Gentry Easily Out-Paced the
Fast Black.

fdeL BLACK.
(By United PTess)
Freeport, H., July 24-Ten thousand
people saw John r. Gentry pace all around
Joe Patchen this afternoon at Taylor's
Park
After scoring twice they got the word
in the first heat, Gentry taking the lead
from the wire and was never headed, al
though Patchen was not a neck back of him
until they passed the three quarter pole,
when Gentry pulled away and finished
length ahead, in 2:o4 "a. Gentry went
to the first quarter in 80 seconds, half In
% l-2, which is the fastest half ever
paced in public; three-quarters in 100.
Patchen threw a shoe after passing the
half-mile post or would have driven Gentry
out in 2:02, as McHeDry pulled the latter
up in the stretch
10 the second heat Gentry again took
the lead with Patchen close up until the
three-quarters pole where Patchen again
threw a shoe and Gentry logged to the
wire in 2:06 81, going the three quar-
ters in 1872.
In the third heat McHenry sent Gentry
away at two-minute clip, which carried
Patchen off his feet and he broke badly
He was not in il after that and McHeury
could have shut him out. Summary:
Special race, pacing, purse, SIS 900;
winner to take all
John K. Gentry, b. S, by Patchen
wilkes (McHenry).. =. =. . =.
Joe Patchen, black s, by Ashland
Wilkes (Curry). =. . . . . 2
Time-2:04 3-4, 2:06 3-4, 2:09 81.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
NEGRO SETTLERS STARVING
AIlured to Mexico by False Promises
Of Emigration Agents
Fifteen Cases of Contagious Disease
Among Tbem-State Department
Can't Help Them.

Consul Sparks, at Piedras Negras, Mexico,
has Informed the State Department that
the negroes who recently Went from diff
ferent Southern States and settled on
tract near IIahu la, are scattered for
miles along the railroad without friends,
funds, or food, living on mesquite beans
aud branch water The consul says he
can do nothing toward their relief, and
he fears trouble, because the negroes are
starving The railroads offer to make
liberal rates to take them out Of the
country.
Later the consul reports that he has
received telegram from DR. L. a Barry,
at Torreau, Mexico, dated July %, to
the effect that l53 of the negroes from
the colony We're there in a destitute con-
dition, with fifteen cases Of contagious
disease amongst them The Mexican
police had prevented them from entering
the town.
A letter on the subject has also been re-
ceived at the State Department from Repre-
sentative Bankhead, Of Alabama, inquir-
ing whether the government could assist in
bringing back TO their homes the members
OF This colony OF colored citizens who are
now destitu-e and dissatisfied.
The Department has tried in every way
10 afford some relief in this case, but il is
well nigh poweTless, and il is probable
that If the unfortunate negroes are to be
saved from starvation private aid must
be extended them Immediately. The con-
sui al Piedras Negras has been instructed
10 render any assistance which he can prop
erly extend, and to report any serious
developments.
Our charge d'affaires at the city of Mex
leo has also been informed of the state Of
affairs as reported by the consul and in
structed to inquire into the treatment of
the colonists. The Department of State
has no fund which can be applied to main
tanning destitute American citizens, other
than seamen, in foreign countries, or TO
provide for their transportation home,
and il has been obliged so 10 inform the
eonsul and all those persons who have made
Inquiries concerning these colonists.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
NEARY WENT THROUGH.
FOLLOWED A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Pirate Chief was the second choice in
the mile event and following West Park s
example got SO far away from his field in
the first half mile that they never caught
him. Tribute easily disposed of Black
Beauty who was IL to 1 to show.
Miss Bowser nearly made runaway race
OF it i'll the fifth event To poor sta = W ith
Princess AIix and Sextus left at the post,
she went right away from the leaders and
looked a winner all over, when Sonora
caught her within fifty yards of the wire
and won q clever race.
There was nothing but Selah in the closing
race He simply ate the mud and galloping
in front the entire race won pulled up from
Sir Rae, with Tirce Klamath third.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
To.day,s Entries at Brlchton.

New York, July 24.-Following are the
enteries for tomorrow at Brighton:
First race. One mile. Selling. APP
pomattox, Sir Catesby. Tom Skidmore,
1O4; Miss Dixie, 103; Maggie k, Daily, 80;
Jilson, 93.
Second race Five furlongs. Beau Ideal,
11S; Brisk, 113; Cassette, Laura Davis,
1O5; Tremargo, Hereto, Fred K, onalee,
103; Article, Volley, Columbia s., 100.
Third race. One mile. Selling. Sir
john, Relief, Qmp,) St. Vincent, True
Penny, 1O5; Escape, Souvenir, 102; Lady
Mccain, 100.
Fourth race Owners handicap. One
mile and sixteenth. Hugh Penny, III;
Drum Major, 10S; Lord Hawkstone, 1O7;
Factotum, 1903; Tinge, 90: LaFiesta, "a;
The Swain, burgundy, 80; Second Attempt,
Lady Richmond, 6S;
Sixth race. One mile. Hammie, Now
or Never. 104; Floriuda, Saloniea, 80;
Lady Adams; OF; Bombazette, Thyra
(Imp.), "a.
The morning times., 1895-07-25
Cool Blue Ridge.

The Southern Railway sells excursion
tickets on every Saturday and Sunday
from Washington to Orange, Strasburg,
Round Hill and intermediate stations,
good to return Monday following, at one
fare for the round trip, thus enabling its
patrons to escape the heat of the city at
small expense. Only two hours from Wash
ington to the top of the Blue Ridge Noun
tains near Round Hill. Altitude, j 600
feet above sea level Cheap season tickets
also on sale to points on Round Hill and
Strasburg branches.