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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
GENERAL JORDAN LAID TO REST.
The Ceremonies Were Without Pomp O.
 Show, as He Requested.

The Ceremonies Were Without Pomp or
 Show, as He Requested.
 New York, Nov. 29.-The funeral of the late Gen. Thomas Jordan took place this morning at St. Francis Xavier c..urch at 1920 o'clock. The ceremonies, in accord ance with the wishes of the general, ex- pressed during his illness, were without pomp or show. The church was filled by friends of the family of the deceased general. Among them were many men who had been in the Confederate army with him during the recent war, as well as large contingent of Cuban patri- ots. who had, side by side with him, struggled for the liberty of Cuba against the Spaniards The pall-bearers were: Gen. Horace Porter. Col. A. G. Dickinson commander of the Confederate Veterans camp; Col. Clifton H. Smith, who was a member of General Beauregard's staff and John A. Wythe, who fought as Con- federate cavalryman under Forrest There was also present Gen. Carlisto Garcia, commander of the Eastern di- vision of Cuba when General Jordan was in command there twenty-five years ago: Dr. E. V. Agramonte, who, with General Jordan. made his escape in an open boat from Cuba and eluded pursuit by Span iards: Justice B. T. Bartlett John H. Inman, w. G. Warren and William P, St. John, president of the Mercantile Na- tional bank. After the solemn services were over the remains of the dead, pre- ceder by the Confederate Veterans un- der Vice-Commander Charles E. Tho burne. were conveyed to the hearse, &C., and their intimate friends. The buriei, which was private, took place at Mount Hope cemetery. the grave being in the Confederate Veterans plot.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL Annual Meeting of the Midland
 Stockholders. NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED Decisions Rendered by the Supreme CourtYes-
 terday A YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE By Stabbing Himself With a Knife-Well Known in Birmingham-Two Hun- dred Dollars Reward Offered
 for Barlow Thrasher.
A YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Montgomery, Nov. 29.-(SpeciaL)-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Midland railroad this morn- ing the following directors were elected:
 H. B. Plant, H. M. Haylow, R. G. Err win, D. F. Jork, w. K. Pelzer, o. c. Wiley M F. Plant, w H. Flagler, F. A. Brown, w. F. Vandever Major Carroll.
 At subsequent meeting of the direc- tors the following officers were elected;
 H. B. Plant, president; M. F. Plant, vice-president; R. B. Smith, secretary J. M. Lee, treasurer; A. A. Wiley, coun- sel.
 At meeting of the stockholders of the Abbeville Southern railroad this morning the following directors were elected:
 Drectors-H. B. Plant, R. G. Erwin, S. G. McLendon, Robert Newman, M. F. Plant, G. H. Talley, w. E. Bradley.
 At subsequent meeting of the direct ors the following officers were elected:
 s. G. McLendon, president; M. F. Plant, vice-president; R. B. Smith, secretary; J. M. Lee, treasurer.
 At meeting of the stockholders of the Belt Line railway this morning at the offices of the Ala abama Midland Railway company the following directors were elected:
 A. A. Wiley, s. G. McLendon, M. F. Plant, R. G. Erwin, w. F. Vandiver, w, A. Gayle A. M. Baldwin, w. F. Dark, Joel Barnett. At a meeting of the dl- rectors the following officers were elect ed: A. A. Wiley, president; w. F. Wiley, vice-president; J. w. Lee, secretary and treasurer; c. O. Parker, superintendent.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
ANOTHER CREW ARRESTED On Warrants Sworn Out by the Spanis h
 Consul, Joseph Conpasta

Wilmington. Del, Nov. 29.-Warrants sworn out today by the Spanish consul, Jose Congasta, were served late this evening by Deputy United States Mar shal Hughes. They were against Fred erick Svanoe. captain, and Rangnan Christiansen. first officer of the Norweg- ian steamer Leon The men were found on the wharf. When the warrants sign ed by Congasta as complainant, were read Captain Svanoe pointed to the boat and said;
 hWhat have got to do with Spain? This is Norwegian vessel"
 The two officers. accompanied by Su- perintendent Benson of the shipbuilding firm, were taken to the federal building, where they were arraigned before United States Commissioner Smith, charged with violating the neutrality laws under sec tion 52S6, federal statutes. They pleaded not guilty, and Captain Benson went their security for their appearance at noon tomorrow. The accused men ex- pressed a wish to have their case trans ferred to Philadelphia, and that question will be settled tomorrow. No levy was made upon the steamer. and she was not searched.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30

of the house of representatives is assum- ing advanced shape in the rather vide spread competition for that comparative ly modest office. The entire Michigan delegation are active in his support, proval of at least twenty-six New Eng land members, with additions as well from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. MT. Conden's blindness was received in bat tie and when he was a sergeant com manding a small detachment near Aus tin, Miss. He was fighting guerrilas The fight has brought to his support con- siderable Grand Army strength. He is a Universalist preacher
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Died in Fourteen Minutes.

Decatur, H., Nov. 29-C. N. Smith, known in profession baseball as "Pacer." was hanged here at noon today for the murder of his little daughter, Louise Der 28.
 The crime was deliberately planned and executed. Smith went to the home of his father-in-law where his wife and child were living, for the purpose of kill ing them, but his wife escaped him and he killed the child and his sister-in-law The execution took place promptly at noon, and the murderer's neck was broken and he was pronounced dead in fourteen minutes. ~-.-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW Dun and Bradstreets Are Still
 Trying to Explain WHY BUSINESS FALLS OFF The Weakness of the Iron Market the Most
 Striking Feature. STOCK SPECULATION IS AWAITING The Meeting of Congress and the Beginning of the Agitation Over the Currency
 Question-southern Trade Re
 mans Unchanged.
STOCK SPECULATION IS AWAITING

New York Nov 29.-R. G. Dun & Go. will say tomorrow:
 The failures for four weeks of Novem- Der have been $S,S19,979. of which $1,497,- 030 were of manufacturing, and A,555,94 of trading concerns. During the past week failures have been 279 in the United States. against 2S9 last year, and forty seven in Canada, against thirty-slx last year. Business'has not improved, though there is very little change, except in the shrinkage of prices, which a period of inaction naturally causes. Retail stocks are still reported full in nearly all branches, with delayed distribution in many cases, on account of unfavorable weather. The movement of crops is only fair. both cotton and wheat being largely kept back in the hope of higher prices, and there is a prevalent feeling that foreign imports will fall off Exports show little gain for the week. although the small out go of cotton is still threatening fact as respects foreign eX- changes. There is not much change in commercial loans, although little more demand from some manufacturing cen ters is reported On the whole the de- mand is nothing like what it would be if general business were in a normal con dition.
 The iron market is decidedly weaker again, and while Bessemer pig has de- clined to $12.85 at Pittsburg, and gray forge to $2.25 and plates to $1.60 at Phiia- 1elphia, so that the average of all quota tions is about F of per cent lower than last week, the markets are really much weaker than the quotations, as conces- sous are generally given by manufac turers in order to secure business. A sharp decline is noted in barbed wire, attributed to the failure to complete an expected combination. The bar associa- tion and the two nail associations refuse to reduce the prices of their products, all though the demand has been surprising ly reduced since the great advance two or three months ago. And there were rumors in the market that one of the big commissions had gone to pieces because of under selling by members The coke commission holds prices firmly, but 1t has been obliged to reduce its output; to five days in the week, so that a decline of 10,3S0 tons for the week is recorded.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Bradstreet's Review.

New York, Nov, 29-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 The volume of general trade shows a falling off compared with the preceding week, largely owing to the intervention of Thanksgiving holiday, but in part to the continued effect of the mild weather east and south, storms in the central west and the usual dec1ination of buy CTS to add to stocks during the closing months of the year.
 Western jobbers report activity notice- able in clothing, woolen goods, rubbers, shoes and holiday specialties. with some increased demand for coal and light hardware.
 General trade remains unchanged at the south. with mercantile collections in some instances improving, the tendency of cotton to move slowly and the move ment of merchandise smaller than in October Texas merchants report a fair movement of notions and fancy goods. but a check to distribution of groceries and dry goods
 There are 2S8 business failures report ed throughout the United Sttaes this week. a noticeable falling off from the to- tai one week before 1928, and even when compared with the total one year ago, 307
 The most striking feature is the con- tinued reaction in prices in iron and steel, Bessemer pig being off 25 cents ana Steel DllletS IrdctiOuliiy ioWer, Witlt reactions in prices for wire, sheets and other forms. There is little likelihood of an increased demand or reversal of the price movement prior to the middle Of January There Is an improved demand for boots and shoes at Baltimore, Chi cago and St. Louis, as well at some New England manufacturing centers. while at philadelphia the demand Is not so con- spicuous as previously.
 Dry goods are quieter with the contin- ned unreasonable mild weather and the revival of the holiday trade The strength of cotton maintains the price of cotton goods.
 Stock speculation at New York is waiting for the meeting of congress and for the beginning of the agitation over the currency, which is considered po5- sible at this session.
 Bank clearings throughout the United States amounted to $S70, 900, 900 this week and reflect rather more than the cus- tomary falling off incidental to Thanks giving week, the decrease as compared with the preceding week amounting to 23 per cent.
 The general tendency of prices of sta ples continues in line with that such in two or three preceding weeks, clear majority of those usually quoted show ing decreases as compared with the week before, notably various forms of steel and iron including wire, hides, live stock. wheat, flour, india corn, oats, pork lard, coffee, petroleum and print cloths Practically unchanged quotations are announced for lumber, coal, leather, na- val stores, leaf tobacco, sugar and wool The more conspicuous advances appear to be confined to wheat, 1sc bushel; cotton, Mc a pound. and some of the cheaper grades of paper stock, fraction- ally.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Miners Working for an Advance.

Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29.-A move was made yesterday in a miners confer ence, representing the miners of this sec- tion, which, if successful, means an ad- vance in wages early next spring to at least 25,000 miners. A committee will be sent into the competitive fields of Broad top, Md, Pocahontas and all other com peting districts to inaugurate move ments in these districts Action was taken declaring against a strike or sus- pension to make it effective, and advising against any one district moving in the matter until the miners in all the dis tricts indorsed the movement.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. Walter Tenneyvil1e's Head dBlownOf While
 He Was Out Hunting.

Montgomery, Nov. 29.-Walter Penney vile, the 14-year-old son of Dr. A. C.. Tenneyville of this city, was instantly killed this afternoon. The young man was bird hunting. He was standing on a railroad trestle and preparing to shoot at a bird. In some manner the trigger of the gun struck a projection and the gun was discharged. the load entering his neck, blowing half his head off.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
vANpALs SEVERELY PUNISHED.
Three Hoodlums Who Disfigured Annun-
 ciatia1, Ecs,aare Haa,rilxr Einad

Three Hoodlums Who Dis figured Annun-
 citation Square Heavily Fined.
 New Orleans, Nov. 29.-On the night of November 8 Jack Garvey. Joseph O'Brien and Thomas Kelly, three notorious hood lums, maliclously destroyed a number of young trees and ornamental seats in Annunciation square. They used axes and saws In their vandal work and threw portions of the wreckage in the fountain. The beautiful square next morning look ed as if cyclone had struck 1t. The in- habitants of that portion of town have been wild with indignation ever since. Today the vandals were brought before Judge Whitaker, and after a thorough investigation they were each fined $750 or in default 216 days In the parish prison. and were also sent before the criminal court under bond of 5000 each.
 This exceptionally heavy sentence meets with universal approval
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Good Radiance.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 29.-A special to the Constitution from Montezuma. Ga, says that Tony Sutton, negro, was shot to death by mob late yesterday. Sutton killed w. T. Sangster in Dooly county last Tuesday. He was captured yester- day, and while on the way to jail Sutton was taken from the officers, carried into the woods and shot. Sutton said that he killed Sangster for revenge, was glad of it and did not care what was done with h
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
A Big Strike Threatened.

Dennison, Tex, Nov. 29.-Intelllgence received today indicates that the miners in the Indian territory will precipitate strike. They number all told 10000. The old scale of prices is demanded It is more than likely that general strike will take place as the various mining companies claim they cannot afford to pay more than they are paying at pres ent on account of the condition of the m. Y-lyo
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Women Voters EIlated.

Lexington, Ky, Nov. 29.-Elated over their success in voting at the recent elec- ton, the women of Lexington are circu- 1ating a petition to Governor-Elect Brad ley asking that he appoint at least one woman physician assistant at the east ern Kentucky lunatic asylum. com mittee of ladies will present the petition, when 1t receives sufficient signatures, to the governor, and more than likely their request will be granted.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Down an Embankment.

Huntington, W. Va, Nov 29.-A loco motive pulling Norfolk and Western freight over Canterbury hill jumped the track last night and went down high embankment. Engineer Walter and John Handlin, the fireman, were fatally injured, as was John Miller, brakeman
 The track was blocked for some hours.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30

not open this morning. The directors held a meeting yesterday and decided to pursue this course. A continued with drawal of deposits, shrinkage of values of securities, and inability to realize on assets promptly, is assigned as the req son for suspension. The deposits amount to about $120, 000 The officials think they can pay out with 40 per cent of the as-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Mr. Smith Coming to Georgia.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Secretary Hoke Smith will leave Washington Sunday night on the exposition flyer for Atlanta, where he will spend Monday and Tues day Tuesday night, the Sd. he win ad dress the Georgia legislature on the financial question.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Conductors Have A Good Time.

Charleston, S. C., Nov. 29.-A special train of Pullman cars carrying 125 mem bers of the Old Reliable Conductors In- surance association, with their wives and children, arrived in the city this morn ing.
 The visitors drove about the city dur ing the day. and in the afternoon they had an excursion down to Fort Sumter and down the harbor. They were greatly delighted with their visit to Charleston.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Did in Self-Defense.

Augusta, Ga, Nov. 29.-A special to the Chronicle from Anderson, s. C.. tells of the killing of Charles Saxton, a ne- gro. by Joe E. Burgess, white. From the evidence in the coroner's inquest 1t was shown that the negro was incensed over his discharge, and attacked the white man with hoe. The white man secured gun and killed the negro during the fight. A verdict of self-defense was rem
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Both Duelists Killed.

Mount Sterling, Ky, Nov. 29.-John Williams and David Rose. who were wealthy stock traders of Wolfe county, fought a savage duel to the death yes terday at Hazel Green. Williams was killed and Rose died later. They had a dispute over business.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Another Record Broken.

New York, Nov. 29--Griswold & Gillett of this city, agents for Charles Cammell & Co. of Sheffield, have sold 10000 tons Of steel rails of English make in this market for use on an American road. This is the first sale of English rails un- der the Wilson tariff,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
The Supreme Court.

The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Mcclellan, J.-Sarah C. Garrett vs. Mill ton N. Sewell, appeal from Cherokee cir cult court; reversed and remanded.
 Coleman, J.-W. A. Scarborough vs Sarah A. Blackman, appeal from Gle burne circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 Haralson, J.-Martha D. Smally vs. Martha Chisenhall, appeal from Jackson circuit court; affirmed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
A Train Held Up.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 29.-Two masked men held up the northhound passenger train on the Fort Worth and Denver railroad last night two miles north of Childerress. They boarded the car at Childerress and forced an en- trance into the express car. The express messenger was unable to open the through safe and the bandits secured no money. The men jumped and escaped.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Death of An Old citisen.

Mrs. Mary R. Fleming, aunt of MT. Dave Fleming, died at 7:30 this morning at Hotel Fleming, where she has resided for the past year. The deceased was born near Columbus, Ga., November 17, 1925, and at the time of her death had but recently completed her roth year. She was married about her 20th year to Will liam R. Fleming, uncle of MT. David Fleming, who died in Columbus, Ga, in 1861. The issue of this union was two daughters and one son, one of the daugh- ters, Mrs. Berta Davenport, died in this city few years since, the other daugh- ter and the son are now residents of Ar kansas. After the death of her husband Mrs. Fleming removed to Alabama and for some time resided in Opelika. She was residing there when the awful smallpox epidemic swept over this country, and in 1863 was one of the victims, and so se- were was her attack of that dread disease that her life was despaired of, and those in attendance had her grave prepared. She rallied, however, and recovering, lived for nearly quarter of a century after her life had been given up. She has been a resident of this city for the past fifteen years and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. The deceased was a woman of strong religious convictions, and she faithfully lived up to her belief, and no one who knew her in the past fif- teen years failed to be impressed with the honesty and earnestness of her faith. The funeral will take place at 10:30 Sat- urday morning from the Hotel Fleming.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Reward Offered.

The convict bureau. by order of the governor, has offered reward of $200 for Barlow Thrasher and $100 each for John BentIy and John Connors, who escaped from Pratt mines last Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
A Bank Assigns,

Columbus, Ga. Nov. 29.-The Chatta- hoochee National bank of this city did
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-30
Atteupts Suicide,

Clarence ID. Martin, popular young man, attempted suicide here this after noon by stabbing himself with a knife in the region of the heart. He was at his home on Mobile street when the at- tempt was made, and his sister, who was with him, called in assistance and he was dsarmed before he succeeded in his purpose. The wounds which he in- f1icted are very painful and may prove dangerous.
 Four or five years ago Martins wife shot and killed his brother, Ed Martin, in Birmingham, alleging that he had first ruined her and persecuted her after her marriage to Clarence, eventually causing their separation A sensational trial followed, resulting in her acquittal Clarence Martin had not been living with his wife for year before the shooting of his brother.
 Personals.
 Miss Ida Turner, returning from the Atlanta exposition, will stay over to visit her aunt, Mrs. w. W. Brown, 423 Co- lumbus street.
 { Col. A. A. Wiley gave an elegant lunch con at Fleming's today complimentary to President Plant and party, including a number of invited guests from Vdont- gomery and vicinity.
 Miss Gussie Wylie of Atlanta is visit ling the family of Maj. J. M. Wyly. on Madison avenue.
 H. c. Friedman of New York, accom- panied by his two children, is on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Leo Strassburger. on Washington street.
 E. R. Blan of Birmingham is at the Windsor.
 w. K. Atkinson of Birmingham is reg istered at the Windsor.
 Robert Herman, Miss Laura Herman and Miss Irene Peach of Abbeville are registered at the Windsor.
 Miss Ola Hawkins of Fort Deposit is at the Windsor. MT Alex T. London of Birming ham Is here attending supreme court a-
 :2 A Bank Assigns. ;.'t Columbus. Ga. Nov. 29.-The Chatta-
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The Several Orders of the City Hold Elec-
tions-Continusd Tonight.
The. following Masonic orders of
Butte elected officers at their last meet
ings:
Montana Commandery No. S-R. H.
Wearing. e. c.: b. E. Calkins, general;
H. A. Neidenhofen. captain general; ".
c. Whiting, prelate; ]. o. Ruttiger, s.
W.; Al Balmforth, ]. W.; ]. H. Mon
teath, treasurer; E. s. Kinner, record
er; r. II. Wearing, trustee.
Deer Lodge Chapter No. Sal Balm
forth. H. p: George Powell. X; j. o.
Ruttiger. scribe; William Thompson,
treasurer; z. s. Kinner. secretary;
George II. Casey. trustee.
Mount Moriah Lodge A. r. & A. NJ,
No. 24-J. A. Rounds. w. M; w. e.
Carroll, 8. W.: L. w. Curtis, ]. W.; p.
H. Manchester. treasurer; z. A. Nc
Pherson, secretary; Z. J. Tebo. trustee.
The installations will take place on
Saturday night. Some of the other or
ders will elect officers tonight.