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Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
To Build 100 Guns.

Washington. Oct. 30.-Secretary Her bert has decided to build 100 rapid fire naval landing guns of Fletcher pattern at the Washington navy yard. This ac- ton was taken on the recommendation of Captain Sampson, chief of the bureau or ordnance, and against the protest of the Driggs Ordnance company. The ord nance company in its protest claimed to have distanced it's competitors in the trial conducted for the purpose of select ling a gun and also in prices. 1t being the lowest bidder. Under the circums tances the company claimed the contract and appealed from the decision of Captain Sampson, holding that 1t was not the policy of the government to force con tractors into competition with the gov ernment shops. The work on the guns will be commenced as soon as possible and 1t is expected that the guns will be completed within ona- year. The guns when finished will be issued to the diff ferent shops and will furnish landing guns for all vessels so far authorized.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
MCKINLEY HAS THE ODDS
The Calculations on His Probable Streagh in
 Alabama.
JESSE WAKES VERY COMPLIMENTARY
Montgomerians Will Mine Gold = Mrs. Whetstone Dead Observer Dunne Pre- diets Rapid Changes in November
 Weather-Opens With Rain.

Montgomery, Oct. 3o.-(Special)-lt ap- pears that the sensatlonaiists who have tried so hard to make capital out of the alleged snu bbing of the governor of Ala bama by the governor of Georgia on the occasion of Governor Oates visit to Att lanta on Alabama day are doomed to disappointment In fact, it begins to ap- pear that if anybody was snubbed 1t was the governor of Georgia. A gentle man of this city, who is authority on dl- plomacy in such matters and on the po- lite customs that should regulate such, says it was clearly the proper thing for the governor of Ala bama and his party to have called on the governor of Georgia first. A governor is supreme in his realm in such cases, and the gentleman says if even President Cleveland should come to Montgomery it would unquestionably be the proper thing for him to call upon the governor. If it is true that Governor Oates and his party were remiss 1t was not with any intention to offend the gov ernor of Georgia, but was due to lack of informa ton as to what was the diplomat ic course to pursue.
 Many here cling to the belief, however, that Georgia S governor should have been more hospitable, the rules of diplomacy to the contrary notwithstanding.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Constructing the Ring.

St. Louis, Mo, Oct. BOA special to the Chronicle from Hot Springs, Ark says that w. A. Brady has given orders for tbe- construction of a 24-foot ring at Wilmington Park, to be completed at midnight. Corbett has been instructed to be prepared to enter the ring at any time tomorrow after daylight. The state ment is made that Deputy Sheriff Gate has mustered 700 men as deputies to quen any violence or mob. Word was sent to Springlake this afternoon for all hands to be ready to fight tomorrow morning, but President w. T. Babcock of the Hot Springs Athletic association said that the fight will not come off until after the 1st of November, and that no fight can be arranged until after Julian and F'itz get here and articles of agree ment are drawn up and signed. He says theynght will not be pulled off in private and will take place some time between November 1 and 2. He declares that when it comes off 1t will be at Whit tington Park. and not in private. Being asked if this statement could positively be relied on as official, he said "Yes," but qualified it by saying that the men wanted to take it out of the local clubs and committees hands. and fight inde- pendent of them. The citizens committee and officers of the Hot Springs Athletic association are now in consultation at the Arling ton hotel
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
A $5o,ooO FIRE.
One of the Handsomest Blocks in Columbus
 Wiped Out.

Wiped Out
 Columbus. Ga., Oct. 30.-The most dis astrous fire Columbus has experienced for many years took place today. Be- tween II and 12 o'clock an alarm was turned in from Fifth avenue. The roof of a residence in the middle of the block was in flames and a heavy northeast rain in this section in nearly two months and everything was as dry as finder. The fire quickly spread to the adjoining houses, despite the earnest efforts of the firemen. Eleven handsome residences and the girls public high school building were destroyed before the fire could be checked. One side of one of. the hand somest residence blocks in the city was completely wiped out. The entire fire department, consisting of three first class steamers, chemical engine, hook and ladder company and several hose companies, was in constant service for about three hours. The high winds blew the live coals all over the city and at one time St. Lukes Methodist church, the hagging factory and a store a quarter of a mile away were on fire. Cotton in one of the warehouses was also ignited. but was extinguished at once. At one time it looked like half the city would go. but the firemen fortunately stopped the progress of the flames The damage amounts to between $40.000 and $50, GOO: insurance, $35,650. The girls school was an old wooden structure two stories high The insurance upon the building was SS600
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
'A NEGRO SLOWLY ROASTED For Murdering and Ravishing
 Young Mrs. Bell. HE BEGGED HARD FOR MERCY But the Infurated Mob Tortured Him More
 Than Ever.
THE TORCH WAS APPLIED BY MR. BELL
Four Thousand People, Including Many Negroes, Witnessed the Horrible Af- fair-Business Houses Closed
 and Factories Suspended.

Tyler. Tex, Oct. 30.-For the second time in the history of the Lone Star State a negro paid the penalty of his brutal passion towards white woman by being burned at the stake. Henry Hilliard, the negro who outraged. killed and horribly mutilated Mrs. Leonard Bell, the 19-year-old wife of prosperous farmer, was taken from the officers by a mob of 300 armed men, and vote was taken as to the mode of punishment. It was unanimously decided to burn him, and that he should suffer the penalty on the public square of Tyler.
 The procession, estimated at nearly 4000 persons, took up the march for the main piazza in the center of the city, which was reached about o'clock. Im- mense crowds of ladies and children con- gregated, and the awnings, carriages, trees and adjacent buildings were con- verted into grand stands.
 At 4:30 a scaffold was erected in the center of square, and wagons laden with kindling wood, coal oil and straw were driven to the scene and placed in position. The negro was then given an opportunity to speak, but his words were inaudible. He was told to pray. He mumbled some inarticulate words at first, but towards the close his voice became stronger, and his appeals to God for mercy could be heard plainly several yards away.
 After he had finished his prayer four men stepped forward dashed him (Hil- liard) to the iron rail that extended through the platform. MT. Bell, the hus- band of the murdered woman, was in front of the scaffold and watched the pro- ceedings with eager anticipation. When the negro had been securely bound by iron bales Bell applied match to the funeral pyre which had been built and the flames shot upward, enveloping the victim in sheets of fire.
 He begged for mercy, but his appeals were met by torture, and he was not per mitted even to burn at once. The fire was frequently quenched, and after the lapse of a few moments started again. From the time the match was ferings 1t was exactly fifty min tinguished it was evident the victim thought his torture was at an end and he begged to be released, but in answer to his appeals a man would run forward and again apply the torch. Whenever this was done those about the funeral pyre would cheer.
 Hundreds of negroes witnessed the ex- ecution, and representative negroes ex- pressed their indorsement of the punish ment. The officers were powerless and the sheriff wired the governor, but the message was too late. All the business houses were closed, all factories sus- pended and the big cotton belt shops were deserted. -..a
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Troons Ordered Ont.

Little Rock, Oct 30.-The fight devel- oped here in earnest this morning when Governor Clarke ordered the militia to arms, and at this writing Q2:30 p. m.) the state house yards are full of boys in blue, with muskets and other necessary accoutrements. One hundred and fifty men of the First Arkansas regiment will leave here at 1:S0 p. m. for Hot Springs It is rumored here that the citizens of Hot Springs intend to burn the railroad bridge on the Hot Springs road to stop the progress of troops. Brigader-General Taylor of Forest City is in command. Governor Clarke says he will take com mand himself or see that his orders are carried out, and will see whether any two men on Gods earth can withstand the ruling of the supreme court of Arkansas on the prize fight question.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Fitzsimmons Arrested.

TeXarkana, Ark, Oct. 30.-Fitzslmmons parsed through at 310 o'clock. Little Rosk officers, backed up by the sheriff of iilis county, arrested him as soon as thoz train reached Arkansas territory. Tha Hot Springs sheriff claimed prior ar rest. but was ignored by the first named officer, who disputed his right on the au- thority of the governor of the state to act in any official capacity. The train did not stop in Arkansas, but remained in Texas until ready to pull out When last seen through the window the sheriff of this county was reading the warrant to Fitzsimmons. It is known that the sher- Tiff of this county has men on the train with courage to back up all his orders to the death if necessary. Rumor has it that a detachment of state troops on a special train are waiting at Malvern, the junction to Hot Springs, to bag the Fitz- simmons party
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
The Whole Force Dismissed.

Indianapolis, Oct. 30.-The board of police commissioners caused an upheaval last night in the police force Twenty-nine patrolmen were summarily discharged fourteen republicans and if teen democrats. No charges were made against any of the dismissed men. and the board claims that the places can be better filed The detective force remains unchanged. Robert Campbell, senior captain of the police force, has already rendered his resignation for want of har- mony with the superintendent There is alarm in fire department circles, it being understood.t that this department will also receive attention. trf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
~s- --7-- -777a+-7-~- -- ------------------+ BURNED TO DEATH,
A Horrible Accident Results From the Ig-
 hitting of Gasoline Oil.

Petersburg, Va. Oct. 30.-A horrible accident occurred shortly before noon today at the residence of Mir Fortescue Whittle. on the corner of Marshall and Adams streets, which resulted from the explosion of gasoline oil. Mrs. WhittIe was engaged in cleaning q table with the oil when the fluid from some cause be- came ignited and set her clothing on fire Before help could be extended her she was burned to death. Her young baby was also seriously burned about the head. Miss Lucy Stone, who was visit ing Mrs. Whittle, was terribly burned about the face and hands. Anna Clair borne, colored. employed by Mrs. Whit tie as nurse, had her face and hands burned in most painful manner.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Thinks Mckinley Has the Odds.

The Journal prints this afternoon the following interesting calculations on the probable strength in Alabama of aspir- ants for the republican nomination for president:
 The call for the meeting of the national executive committee of the republican party to fix the time and place for the meeting of the next national convention of that party has put the republicans of his state into motion, and the friends of the candidates for the presidency are beginning to be heard from.
 So far as Alabama is concerned there are but three candidates in the field: Me- Kinley Reed and Allison. Well informed republicans believe just now that Me Kinley is the strongest of the three, and MT. William Youngblood of this city IS leaving no stone unturned to strengthen this belief among the faithful of the g. o. D. in Alabama. He is the member of the national committee for Alabama, and for some time past he has been doing some effective missionary work among Ala bama republicans in the interest of Ohio's governor. The Mckinley men claim that Youngblood's work will result in giving Mckinley a great big slice of the Ala bama delegation, and every one of them feel sure that he has cinch on the nom% ination.
 The leader of the Reed forces in this state is R. A. Moseley of Birmingham, chairman or the Stdte repuDHcdD SXecu- tive committed In the interest of Mir. Reed his friends say that pr. Moseley has been doing yoeman's service, and that notwithstanding the claims of the Me Kinley men Reed is the leader in the fight in Alabama, and that when the conven- tion assemblies it will be found that MT. Reed will receive the bulk of the vote of the Alabama delegation.
 Conservative republicans say, however, that Allison will be a factor in the next national convention, and they claim that he has strong, though quiet, following in this state. They claim the McKin- ley's pronounced tariff views, under ex- isting conditions, may cause his follow ing in the convention to dwindle. while Reeds following will necessarily be very greatly affected by his course i'll the next house, of which he will be speaker, and that while there is not much hurrah over Allison he occupies g very desirable place in reference to the next national nomination from his party.
 Just now it looks as if Mckinley is the leader as far as Alabama is concerned. and a reasonable and equitable estimate of the strength of the three in the del egation from this state in be.neXt repub- lican convention would be about as fol lows: Mckinley, 12 Reed. 10 and Ali son, g.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
WATCHING THE FIGHTERS.
Governor Clarke Stayed Away From Altar
 ta to Keep Them From Meeting.

Atlanta, Oct. Ex-Governor Clarke was too busy watching Corbett and Fitz to cone to the exposition today, as he had expected but his state sent large dele gation, headed by the Arkansas Edito- rial association. Judge Edgar E. Bryant represented the governor and was the principal orator of Arkansas day He was Introduced by w. G. Vancelher commissioner of agriculture of Arkan- sas.
 Judge Oscar Miles spoke for the press of the state; President Junius P. Jordan told of the state school system, and w. M. Kavanaugh, president of the Arkan- sas educational board, also spoke.
 Higher Education Discussed.
 Higher and technical education was discussed at today's session of the ed- ucational congress. John F. Gloucher, president of the Women's college of Bal timore spoke on Colleges for Women" and sHalsey c. Ives director of the mu- scum of fine arts of St. Louis, read pa- per on "The Relations of Schools and Mu- seums Of Art to the People" paper by William M. Thornton, chairman of the faculty of the University of Virginia on "The Material Development of the South as Related to the Progress of Scientific, and Technical Education" was also read.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31

Spencer is here as the representative of the Southern road, the majority of the stockholders of the old and the only stockholder in the new company. Cir culars are published. and will be issued tomorrow announcing the change. For the next fifteen or twenty days the new company will remain under the tempo rary organization, with Ralph L. Ander- ton Jr, of New York as vice-president. manently organized. with H. Fl. Conner, now receiver, as president All the old officers in the operating and traffic de- partments have been retained by the new company, the only change being the ap- potntment of MT William Hawn as audi tor, which was announced several weeks ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Blown to Pieces.

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 30-William Lexion, employed in the mixture depart ment of the Winchester Repeating Arms company, was blown to pieces and in- stantly killed this morning by an ex- plosion. He had been at work but five minutes when the accident occurred The shock of the explosion was felt through the part of the city where it occurred. The roofs of the. buildings. were torn away. This Is the second fatal explosion in this department in four7y1onths. Lex ion succeeded Jeremiah SpI5:n, who was blown to pieces in similar explosion last June.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
A Wild West Tragedy.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct 30.-James Doyle shot and killed Albert Emmett at Buffalo Bills Wild West show early this morn < ing. Both men were employed in tHJs cooking department. They were frien9cS and messed together. Doyle escapeC There were no witnesses, and the motive for the shooting is unknown. The whole company turned out to hunt for the fugi- tive, but neither the Sioux braves nor the county chain gang bloodhounds could fol low his trail, and he has not been cap tured.
 Emmett was from Manchester Vt, and Doyle is said to have been from Maine
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
PerSOnal.

Mrs. c. c. Campbell of Fitzpatrick is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. c. Bost- wick.
 Mrs. w. W. Rainer and daughters of Union Springs are the guests of Miss Kate Campbell.
 MT. J. Lee Holloway and his bride, formerly Miss Annie May Ogburne of Tuscaloosa, reached the city last night and were welcomed home by a party of friends at the residence of the groom s brother. MT. w. E. Holloway.
 Mr. Thomas Keene and his excellent company of tragedians will hold the boards at McDonald's opera house on Friday and at Saturday matinee.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
HE HAS WARNED THE PORTE Terrell Looking Out for Ameri-
 can Missionaries. WALLER'S CASE SET BACK The Fall of the French Ministry and Over
 Jealous Friends
' Sr THE BOTTOM OF THE TROUBLE
 C gressman Myer and Colonel Hill, Repre-. c> F- V ent ting the Sugar Planters, Will Make an Effort to Get the Bounty Claims
 Before the Supreme Court.

Washington, Oct. 30-Minlster Terrell cabled the state department from Con- stantinople that he warned the porte that Turkey will be held responsible for the safety of every American missionary. MT. Terrell confirms the press dispatches about the Armenian riots of a few days ago.
 The change in the French ministry may perhaps delay an adjustment of the Wal- Ter case, said a well-informed official this morning, but it cannot affect the in- terests of the Madagascar consul one- half so prejudicially as the ill-advised efforts of his friends here have done. Twice Ambassador Eustis has had the matter on the point of conclusion, and an order for Walters has once at least been on its way for official certification. On each occasion publications in New York sensational newspapers trans lated in the Courier des Etat Unis ca- bled to Paris and republished in the French newspapers have caused a set- back. It is impossible for anyone here not familiar with French politics to un- derstand by how feeble a tenure a French ministry holds office. This has just been illustrated by the fall of the Ribot cab- inet without a single note of warning. A French ministry is always "teetering," and the slightest disturbance of it's equi- Ebrium will topple it over. Nothing touches the French so quicly as a ques- tion of national pride. The mere sug- gestion that the United States was dis satisfied with the tame reports of MT. Eustis and proposed to take vigorous measures for Walters release is utterly unfounded, though that suggestion being cabled to France has immediately closed the door to any prompt measures for Walters release.
 There are facts and letters in the rec ord of the case which give the French government a technical right to hold the man under French laws and make the presentation of his case from an inter- national point of view a difficult matter-.y This might De. overcome if agi1 tation on this side of the water were al- lowed to- bsde.
 Mrs. Waller has been notified by Sec- retary Olney that he will listen to any statements she has to make, and MT. Crammond Kennedy Walters attorney, has made an engagement for the hearing to take place tomorrow morning. As- sistant Secretary Uhl, who is more fami1- far with the matter than any other state department official has already looked over the copy of the court-martial pro- ceedings and other papers relating to Walters arrest and imprisonment, and it is understood that immediately upon securing Mrs. Walters statement the case in its entirety will be taken up and a definite conclusion reached as to the action the United States will take. It is not expected that Mrs. Waller will contribute any information tending to materially alter the facts already in the possession of the state department.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Montgomerians Win Mine Gold.

It is stated that number of Montgom- ery's most enterprising and conservative business men have purchased a body of land in the Alabama gold fields. on which there are several veins of showing gold in paying quantities, and that machin- cry will be put in and operations begun at an early date.
 The ore, it is stated, has been analysed with most satisfactory, results and all the capital necessary for the develop ment of the property has been subscribed
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Jesse Waxes Complimentary.

A special from Daphne, Ala, purport- ing to give report of a debate between Congressman Clarke and Stalings, among other things says
 MT. Stallings highly complmented MT. Clarke as a man of great worth and abil- ity, and as the most available candidate for the United States senate from Ala bama, and concluded his praise of the congressman from the First district with the exclama tion: And he is big enough for any office within the gift of the peo- ple." This remark was greeted with loud and prolonged cheers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
The Order Countermanded.

Little Rock. Ark, Oct. Ex-Governor Clarke this afternoon countermanded the order sending the militia to Hot Springs This was because Attorney General Trustworthy telephoned the governor to the effect that Corbett would be tried be- fore a justice of the peace in Hot Springs this afternoon and after that has con- sented to come to Little Rock for trial before Chancellor Martin. Chancellor Martin today issued an order for the ar rest of Sheriff Houpt in Philadelphia, charging him with conspiracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
Revolutionists Appoint Minister.

New York, Oct. 30-The Cuban delega- ton, which was established in this city at the beginning of the war for the inde- pendence of the island, received today the official appointment of Thomas .Es- tiada Palma, as minister plenipotentiary of the republic of Cuba abroad. The doc ument bears the date of October IS, 1895, and is signed by all the members of the assembly in Jimaguayu, provine of Puer to Principe. The appointment was made by exclamation
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
and gold mining company is now being organized.
MT. Abe Isaacs.

The citizens of Ward will soon lose one of their able representatives in the council, as it is stated MT. Abe Isaacs will resign some time during next month, as he intends to move to New Orleans, where he will be connected with the well known cotton firm of H. Abrahams & Sons. MT. Isaaes was with this firm for several years before going into business here with the firm of Isaacs Bros. The business of this firm will be continued by Messrs. Sam and Julius Isaacs.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-31
To Try the Grave Yard cases, :

Raleigh, N. C., Oct. Ex-Governor Carr has ordered special term of the Jones county superior court to begin December g, for the trial of the grave yard insur-
 ance cases. which were transferred to that county from Carteret county Gov ernor Carr Is informed that at least ten