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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11

toms and others regarding the move ments of alleged filibustering parties along the gulf coast The two cabinet officers discussed the situation at some length. United States collectors of GUS toms, United States marshals and United States attorneys have all received neces- sary instructions as to how to deal with intended filibustering expeditions. It was agreed that nothing should be left undone to prevent violations of the neu- trality laws. What constitutes viola tion is not easy to determine, but these matters are put in the hands of the United States district attorneys to deter mine in their discretion. The fact that so far all proceedings to detain alleged flibustering expeditions have been thrown out of the United States courts inclines the administration to be cautious and thus avoid the possibility of suits for damages. It Is said that the spanish agents all along the Florida coast in their zeal to secure information, seize upon rumors as facts, and many of these alleged facts, being forwarded to federal officials, have been found upon investiga- tion to be unfounded and incorrect. A telegram received at the treasury from Captain Brown of the revenue cutter Me Lane regarding alleged filibusters re- ported on Three Keys. Fla, reports con cerning which were communicated to the authorities here by the Spanish minister. indicates that the minister's informants were unduly alarmed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL isSMurdock Killed by the Train
 at Mt. MeigS. BIRMINGHAM BACKS WARREN r vt Jackson, Bright Young Call Boy, = Injured. S.EAvY TRAVEL OVER THE WESTERN To Be Present on Alabama Day at the Ex- position = Governor William o.
 Oates Heads the Montgom-
 cry Delegation.
BIRMINGHAM BACKS WARREN
EAW TRAVEL OVER THE WESTERN

Montgomery, Oct. -(Special)-News of distressing accident comes from Mount Meigs, insthis county. This morn ing Miss Mattie Murdock, a wealthy and intelligent lady of 3S, was waiting at the little depot at Mount Meigs prepared to take the Western train for Atlanta, where she proposed to enjoy the exposition. Several other ladies were with her. They expected the train to stop at the station, but it appears that by the new schedule that train runs through Mount Meigs without stopping. At any rate, the train passed the station, going some forty miles an hour Miss Murdock was stand in such position that she was struck by the tender, hurled in front of the engine and crushed instantly to death. She had in her hand a purse containing some $500, and the money was distributed along the track for 100 yards or more. The deceased was an excellent woman, and was greatly loved and admired in the county. She has numerous relatives in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11

of the city, the same scene was enacted. Both American and Cuban flags were hoisted over the county court house. The various Cuban clubs met at the San Carlos hall at 3:30 D. m. and were joined by the several fire companies, Grand Army of the Republic corps and Sons of Veterans. They formed procession, headed by the Key West cornet band and marched to the cemetery. Here sev- eral patriotic speeches were made by Misses Poyo and Padron and Messrs. Poyo, Satores and Brinas. The ceremo- nies finished, they marched back to the San Carlos hall, where they dispersed.
 At the last moment just as the process sion arrived at the San Carlos and as the last gun was fired, it bursted. in stantly killing colored man, John Fra zier, literally tearing off the top of his head. His brains were scattered for about 20 feet beyond the body. Frag- ments of the cannon were driven for 100 yards or more, but no other damage was done. The suppostion is that the cannon which was an old one, had been fired to
 rapidly, and 1t being the last charge w !. too heavily loaded. The Cubans ha . taken charge of the body, and will b 6 it tomorrow morning. -
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
THE IRON TRADE REVIEW.

Cleveland, Oct. 1O.--The iron trade re- view says today: ----.-r
 The iron trade has spent this week in the effort to find its proper level. and as in every such period of waiting and uncertainty. prices have settled Even though it were certain that the check ing of the advance was due to the first instance to a bear campaign, whose in- fluence was expected to reach into ore buying time next>year, 1t Is plain that deeper forces will decide what the out come is to be. One factor of much im- portance Is the pia cling of 130,OO0 to 140,- 900 tons of rails for 1896 delivery, and the readiness with which further negotia- tions on the $2S bases are entered into by the railroads. 7, Prodigious corn and wheat movements can reasonably be ext pected to bring the western roads into line The amount of Bessemer pig To- cated in the hands of middle men since the turn downward. has been a surpriset Buying has been light, small amounts have been sold at $15 in the valley, and it is possible now to shade the figure.
 Billets have declined further and $22 to $22.50 Pittsburg is. the present basis:
 Sellers are considerably at variance, but 1t would appear that the supply of steel in the balance of the year would be in excess of calculations month ago. Southern sellers eof pig iron report an inactive market. Old material has shared in the decline, and under light buying is from $1 to $2 a ton below prices of two weeks ago. The eastern market shows little activity. Tank steel while held at $1.S0 Pittsburg by most mills. Is quoted somewhat lower in competitive territory. The bar iron associations al their Pittsburg conference paved the way for national agreement and for uni- form card, but no action was taken about the current prices.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
A Fiend Incarnate.

Wilmington. N. C., Oct 10.-A special to the Star from Maxton, Robertson county, N. C.. reports that negro as- saulted and outraged two white women and a colored girl Wednesday last few miles from Maxton. He first assaulted the colored girl and went on to the farm of Mrs. Paris a widow. and learning there were no men on the premises, en- tered the kitchen, where he assaulted Miss Paris, and afterward found Mrs Paris in the house and assaulted her. The negro made his escape, but parties are in pursuit of him. He Is supposed to be an escaped convict from South Caroli- ma named McKimmon, who recently stole a team and bale of cotton in the upper part of Robertson county
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
EXPOSITION NOTES.
The Liberty Bell People Given Barbecue-At-
 lanta Is Now Full of Editors and Educators.

Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 10.-Two national conventions and two state editorial asso- citations enlivened things at the expos- tion today. F. Clayton of Iowa pre- sided over the farmers congress in the auditorium this morning. Speeches were made by President Clayton, Secretary Stahl of Illinois, Mayor Porter King of Atlanta, G. M. Ryals of Savannah and Professor Hunnicutt of the University of Georgia. Mrs. I. c. Manchester of Rhode Island read paper at the national council of women. Her subject was the National Association of Loyal Women of American Liberty" of which organ ization she Is president. Ellen Battle Deitrick read a paper. on divorce. Mrs. Kinney gave one on the Indian question.
 The Virginia editorial party numbers 1O0 The Alabamians are 160 strong, and there are 200 from Indiana. The Iowa Editorial association will be here to- morrow, which is. Alabama day.
 The. Philadelphians who came down with the liberty bell were entertained at a barbecue today. They remain until Saturday night. The weather today was cool and clear. 7.
 The Gate City Guards will be the mil- itary escort of President Cleveland when he arrives October 22.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Al Democratic walk Over.

Indianapolis, Oct. 10.-Complete re- turns from Tuesdays election show that Taggart received a plurality over Trus- Ter of 3722 in total vote of 31, ,260. Stuck emeyer tdemocraD of city clerk has a plurality over Nixon (republican) of 917, and Cox (democrat) for police judge de- fats Stubbs (republicam by 11S6. Six democratic councilmen at large were elected by pluralities ranging from 1150 to 1900, and the democrats elect eight and republicans seven members of the coun- cil by wards.
 It is claimed that as result of the election General Harrison will not De able to secure solid delegation to the next national republican convention from Indiana. Trusted friends claim it will be impossible for Harrison to secure any force in this city without bitter struggle, and republican managers are distressed by the. threatened disorgani- zation of the party here. Democrats are already suggesting Taggart as the next democratic candidate for governor.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
It Looks Like Business.

Hot Springs, Ark. Oct. 10.-Mayor w. w. Waters and City Attorney w. H. Martin of Hot Springs, accompanied by E. H. Silven, architect of the amphithea- ter. in which will occur the pugilstic car nival here, and delegation from Dallas arrived this morning. Wilmington park has been chosen as the site for the arena. The lumber now on cars at Dallas will be shipped here. and several hundred men will be nut to work day and night. The Hot Springs Railroad company has be- gun work laying sidetrackage for the Accommodation of several hundred pas senger cars expected at the time of the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons mill Dan Stuart will arrive here day after tomorrow. It is safd Corbett will train in Hot Springs. beginning Saturday.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
A MAN KILLED AT LAST
 He Is About the Only One Killed Since the War Started.

Jacksonville Fla, Oct. 10.-A cable gram to the Times-Union from Key West, Fla, says: Never in the history of this city has there been such enthusiasm as was displayed today. the twenty-ninth anniversary of the first attempt for. Gu ban independence. From one end of the city to the other business houses and private residences are gaily decorated with American and Cuban flags. Many vessels in the harbor are also decorated with all the bunting available. As early as o'clock this morning the people were startled by a booming of cannons, which continued at intervals of a few minutes all day Promptly at 6 o'clock this morn- ing the American and Cuban flags were hoisted overt city hall Speeches were made from the balcony by Messrs. Ben McLendon and Francisco Gonzales. the band played the national airs and the spectators cheered themselves hoarse. At the same time. but in different part
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
THE ENGINEERS SUSTAINED
In Their Kick and the Men Discharged Are Re-
 instated

That the complaint of the engineers and conductors of the Southern against the orders requiring them to switch their trains at Meridian Rome and Cleveland is just one is evidenced by the rein statement today of the men discharged for refusal to comply with the orders.
 The clause in Vice President Baldwin's published schedule, prescribing the du- ties of the men, distinctly reads that crews reaching the end of a run after twelve hours work shall have eight hours rest. To require men to run sixteen hours schedule and then do yard work Is out of all reason.
 Nothing definite has yet been heard from the committee sent to Atlanta. General Superintendent W. H. Green reached Atlanta yesterday and they will perhaps go before him, and it Is expected that the switching orders will be rescind- ed It is thought that the orders grew out of desire of the officials to run their divisions cheaper than others. The trouble started at Cleveland, on the East Tennessee division.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Charge Against Negro Preacher.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 1O.-A special to the Constitution from Zebulon says that Tom Speer, a negro preacher, was jailed there today, charged with murdering his in- fant child. Speers wife accuses him of trying to poison her and their children.
 She has a little money and he wanted herSto pay some court costs and a fine for him. She refu ed. His daughter, ora. says she saw lim empty a box of some powder into the coffee last Monday morning. Speer went on 10 work on a plantation. The family ate breakfast and soon thereafter the wife and four children were taken sick. The infant died. Sheer was arrested on warrant issued r. ccrsner Hamilton. The verdico of ire e,rnd him with murder
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
A SHORT COTTON CROP.
sphe Horticultural Department Report Makes
 Cotton Show Decline.

Washington. Oct 10.--Returns to the statistical division of the department Of agriculture for the month of October make cotton show a decline of 5.7 points from tho September condition, which was 7Os, against G5.1 for the present month. There is a general complaint from all counties reporting extensive damage from early rain, the recent drought, and ravages by boil worms and other insects. In South Carolina, Georgia and Missis- sippi there is not one exception, and in the remaining states very few. The top crop almost everywhere reported fail ure, and the yield was shortened by pre- mature opening.
 The percentage by states are as fol- lows: Virginia 7S. North Carolina 6S, South Carolina GA, Georgia 72, Florida S4. Ala abama 70, Mississippi 67 Louisiana GA, Texas 5s, Arkansas 72. Tennessee 70, Mis- sour S5.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Cuban Sympathizers.

Columbia, S. C., Oct. 10.-At a largely attended special meeting of the Richland Labor Day association, whose members are representatives of the labor organi- cations in this section, the following res- olutions were unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That we heartily and cor dially sympathize with the patriots of Cuba in their efforts to throw off the Spanish yoke, and urge all lovers of lib- erty in the United States of America to use their influence, Individually and col lectively, to induce the executive and legislative branches of our government to recognize the independence of Cuba to take such steps as will best serve the cause of liberty, and carry out the wishes of the people in regard to the success of the Cuban patriots"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
WILL REMAIN IN BIRMINGHAM.
Division Freight Agent Haiden Miller Will
 Not Be Changed.

DlVlslOn fTe1Rub ARonb dnlQ6n M1ller w Ill
 Not Be Changed.
 The State Herald yesterday reproduced an article from the Savannah News, in which it was announced that Division Freight Agent Haiden Miller would move his office to Atlanta on November l. This change, however, will not take Mir Miller from Birmingham altogether, but he will divide his time between the two cities.
 Some of the general officers of the Southern railway will be here early next week to look over the field, and it is un- derstood while here they will announce several appointments.
 Among the efficient agents of the Southern who have never received per manent appointments are Travelling Pas senger Agent l.. A. Shipman and Solicit ing Freight Agent w. A. Woody. Both of these gentlemen 1t is expected, will be either retained in their present ca pacities or given promotions to which their able services entitle them.
 Some Personals.
 Superintendent J. H. Sullivan of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham was in the city yesterday, but returned to Memphis in the afternoon.
 MT. F. c. Shepherd, general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville at Montgomery, is in the city.
 Travelling Freight Agent A. M Byram of the Big Four, with headquarters at Chattanooga, was in the city yesterday. Assistant General Freight Agent Don Alexander of the Queen and Crescent is in the city.
 MT. O. L. Mitchell, who has been trav- cling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern here, left last night for Chattanooga to begin his duties as divis- ion passenger agent, to which he was appointed Wednesday, as related in the State Herald yesterday.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Birmingham Will Back Warren.

It is announced here that Ed Warren, Birmingham's champion bicyclist, is not satisfied with the honors he carried away from the recent state meet here, but wants more. Montgomery's champion, Will Lum, feels exactly the same way. Mobiles brag rider, Parquette, Is thirst ing for another chance to win laurels for the Gulf City. Accordingly another se- ries of matches between these three champions Is being arranged. The races will probably be ridden on the track near here about the 1st of next month. Mont gomery is still willing to back her cham pion, Lum against the field.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
CoRBETT RESUMES TRAINING.
He Is Glad That Fitz Cannot Escape Meet
 ing Him.

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 10.-Corbett re- stunned his training at an early hour this morning, all the members of his party having returned from Austin last night. It is their opinion that the county grand jury is seeking to. find an indictment against Corbett, Fitzsimmons and Stuart, but they will not divulge the nature of the questions asked them. Corbett re- ceived word this morning that Hot Springs had been decided upon as the place for pulling off the fight. He stated that he is glad that the location of the fight has at last been definitely settled. as Fitz cannot escape meeting him. He says that the referee will be selected to- day. Corbett will continue his training here, and will not leave for Hot Springs until day or two before the fight comes off
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Attorney-General Harmon Says No.

Washington, Oct. 10.-Attorney-Gener, al Harmon said this morning that the United States district attorneys in the southwestern states and territories had rendered him valuable assistance in sug- gestions and advice. which he fully ap- preciated, as to the state laws affecting prize fighting. It was absolutely certain. he said, that the t-Fitzsmmons fight would not occur on the federal res ervation at Hot Springs. What the state authorities of Arkansas would do about it was for them, of course, to determine, as outside of the reservation it was pure ly a state matter over which the gov ernment had no control.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11

posing the acreage to be up to the aver age. But as the average is undoubtedly less, and probably considerably less. the present prospect is for crCp of not ex- ceeding 6,500,000 bales.
 In addition frosts are much earlier this season than the average, which will tend to make the total somewhat smaller than the above indicated
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
A Lumber Schooner Sunk.

Jacksonville Oct. 10.--A special to the Times from West Jupiter. Fla, says. The schooner Phoenix, Captain John Baird, lumber laden. bound for Jackson vile to Lemon City on Biscayne Key. was swamped early this morning during the heavy northeast gale off the Florida coast, several miles north of Jupiter light The lumber cargo prevented sink ing and the schooner has drifted ashore, where heavy breakers are now washing over her. The captain and crew reached shore in safety.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
The Offend May Be Wrong.

Washington, Oct. 10.-The government officials just returned from the Atlanta exposition states that the recent arrest of the Chinese woman in the Midway Plaisance of the institution was based upon jealousy and revenge The women are said to be generally attractive spec imens of their sex, and their charms awakened admiration in the breasts of some of the local Chinamen, who of- fered to marry them. Being refused, they had ungallantly caused their ar rests upon the charge that they had been brought to this country for immoral pur- DOSeS
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Down on the British Minister.

Colon, Columbia, Oct. 10.-A telegram from Bogota received here today says a public demand has been made for the recall of MT Jenner, the British minister at Bogota, because of the stand taken by him in connection with the claim for f630, ,000 damages of Messrs Punchard, McTaggard and Lowther, in the Antiquoi railroad matter. The government, the dispatch says. will order the retirement of Dr. Luhrsen, its representative at Bo- gota, from the board of arbitration, hav- ing the claim of Punchard. McTaggard and Lowther under consideration.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
Cotton Manufacturers Coming.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 10.-The New Eng land Cotton Manufacturers association will hold their autumn meeting in Att lanta October 22 and 25. An excursion party of 200 will leave New York Tues day, October 22 and come south by way of the Royal Blue line and the Southern. stopping for half a day at Charlotte. They will spend four days in Atlanta, two of which will be devoted to the asso- ciation's business and the other two to sightseeing They will return north by way of Chattanooga and the Shenan- doah valley, reaching Boston October 30. Many of the largest cotton manufactur- CTS of this country will be.in the party.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
WORK OF THE LADDIES.
Fire Discovered in the Athletic Club Building.
 Damage Not Serious.

Fire threatened the destruction of the four-story building occupied by the Bir- mingham Athletic club yesterday, but good work by the firemen saved it. The fire was discovered at 30 p. m., and the alarm given.
 It started at the top of the elevator shaft, but how it originated is a mystery. The place where it started is 10 or 12 feet from the fiue, and no one is known to have been in that part of the building during the day.
 The damage amounts to about $10O.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
ARE EXTRACTING TESTIMONY Cruel Chinese Officials Torture
 the Prisoners. THE BRITISH CONSUL KICKED But He Could Not Entirely Stop the Horrible
 Treatment. THE TRIAL OUGHT TO BE STOPPED Or tho Powers Ought to Demand Justice Without So Much Cruelty-Corrupt Officials Are at the Bottom of
 the Trouble.
THE TRIAL OUGHT TO BE STOPPED

London, Oct. 10.-The Pall-Mall Gazette published a second iletter from its Ku- Cheng correspondent detailing the diff culties attending communication with Foo-Chow, and describing the trial of a prisoner implicated in the outrages upon the missionaries. When the court is ready, the writer says, the accused man Is brought in handcuffed. He is filthy in appearance, and has the wild and ghast- Fly look of a starved man, which he real ly is.
 The prisoner opens the proceedings by swearing that he was nowhere near the scene of the massacre and then the tor ture begins. The man is first compelled to kneel with his bare knees upon coil of chains. His head is dragged back. and his pig tail is fastened to a rack high above his head. A pole Is then thrust across his legs and two soldiers stand on each end of 1t, crushing the poor wretchS knees into the coil of chains.
 The British consul could not stand this method of extracting testimony, and in sisted that it cease. This was done as far as the proceedings in the court room were concerned, but for an hour after wards the shrieks of tormented prisoners could be heard coming from an adjacent room, where the torture was committed.
 
 he was threatened with resumption of his torture. This was usually sufficient to cause the prisoner to tell all he knew rather than return to the torture cham Der.
 Besides the torture discovered, the prisoners were beaten with bamboo sticks until their yells were most horri- ble to hear. One prisoner appeared in the court room unable to walk from the beating he had received. and another was una ble to kneel because his knees had been broken by the chain links and his thighs had been lacerated by the strokes of the bamboo rods. In the midst of such misery cakes, fruits. tea and wine were served and partaken of by the native of ficials, who could not understand why 1ha- foreigners pushed these delicacies aside, refusing to touch them.
 The correspondent declares that the powers ought to demand justice without torture The whole business, he says, lies at the doors of corrupt officials
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-11
An Experts Opinion.

Savannah, Oct 10.-A Savannah cot ton statistician makes the. following statement respecting the government cotton crop issued today
 For the past six years the crop aver aged S,100,000 bales. The condition for October I, for six years averages 77.3. The condition now is given as 651. which indicates a crop of 6.750,000 bales. sup