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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
WON'T BE BULLDOZED.
Indiana Silver Men Name the Conditions Under Winch They Will Not Introduce SiI-
 yer Resolution

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1.-The con ference of the state democratic leaders was held at the Grand hotel today. The feature of the meeting is the demand of the free silver wing for recognition They insist on committing the party to their views and the attempts at this end have stirred up matters in a lively fash ion.
 O. s. Clark of Greensburg is the leader of the silver wing and he thus expressed himself:
 We have decided not to introduce a silver resolution on one condition, that no other resolutions be introduced on any questions whatever. If any resolu- tion is offered we will come forward with a free silver resolution and we will be on hand to push it, too. We do not want this caucus to be the fiasco the Maxim muckee conference was. Up there the sound money people declared that they carried the day, when the fact was that we had majority of seven or eight votes. We won't be bulldozed this time"
 The chairman of the state central com mittee presided, and after stating the object of the meeting declared that it was open to the world, and that any democrat was free to unbosom his views
 Lieutenant-Governor Nye and others were called on from time to time and each responded in short talks. The speakers declared that the thorough or ganization of the party in the state was the most important feature of the cam paign.
 The question of Governor Matthews candidacy for the presidency had been discussed considerably during the day in the hotel Hobbies, and it was evident that the members of the committee were feel ing the pulse of the assembled democrats on that subject Almost without excep- tion the sentiment was in favor of the committee taking action on the proposi- tion, and that the conference declare in favor of his candidacy. When the state committee met series of resolutions de- claring in favor of the governors candi- dacy was presented and unanimously adopted. The committee determined to proceed to reorganization, and the com mittee were ordered to call mass con- vention for January to select delegates to the district conventions, which will meet four days later
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
CATASTROPHE AvERTED.
The Coal Bunkers on Fire Next to the Gin
 cinnati's Magazine.


 Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 11.-A special to the Times-Union from Key West, Fla, says: Yesterday about 2:3O smoke was discovered issuing from the coal bunkers next to the magazine on board the United States ship Cincinnati. The bunkers had not been opened in three months and the fire was from spontaneous combustion When discovered the fire had so far pro- gressed as to have the walls between the bunkers and the magazine red hot The wooden casing, where the fixed ammu- milton was enclosed, had been burned away. As soon as the alarm was given every man was at his post and the maga- zine flooded and the danger was soon averted. A few moments more and the magazine would have exploded The coolness of Captain Johnson and his off, cers and the discipline of the crew avert ed what might have been one of the most serious calamities that has ever happen ed on board an American man-of-war. In consequence of the heavy mortimer from yesterday noon until this morning no communication was had with the shore.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12

United States district court this morning, when Judge Grosscup. in a brief state ment, dismissed the rule which he issued against Ex-Presdent Greenhut to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court in having used the name of Sidney l.. Wormser, an employe of P. J, Goodhart & Co., of New York, in the original bill for the whisky trust re- ceivershp without Wormsers authority. When the contempt procee dings were commenced MT. Greenhut made affida- wits that he had the authority of A. E. Goodhart to use Wormser's name and MT. Goodhart made positive affidavit to the contrary. The court stated that MT. Goodhart and his associates declined to come here and testify, but their rea- sons were not adequate and he was un- willing to rely on their deposition to de- eide the issue of veracity. The court also exonerated Messrs Runnells and Burry counsel for the plaintiffs, declar- ing that they were justified in b. .ieving that they had authority to use Worm Ser's name
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
The Colt Case Ended.

Providence. R. l., Dec. 1.-The Colt case was called this morning. Attorney Riley. Mrs Colts counsel appeared be- fore Judge Stines in the appellate divi- sion of the supreme court and moved for thetdismissal of the lady's petition for di- vorce. In seconding the motion MT. Col we'll attorney for Colonel Colt, read a letter from his client, in which he said that despite the statements of some newspapers his suit against MT. Van Allen did not reflect upon Mrs.Colt's con duct in any way. The motion for the discontinuance was then granted. The attorneys in the case said that the affair was now all over and there was nothing more to say.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
AN OLD RUMoR REVIVED.
The Story That the Southern Has Purchased
 the Northeastern.


 the Northeastern.
 New Orleans, Dec. 1.-The story that the Southern Railway company has pur- chased the Northeastern railroad. and thus gained entrance into New Orleans, is an old story and lacks considerable truth. It was said the Illinois party to the scheme would take the Alabama and Vicksburg, extending from Meridian to Vicksburg, and the Vicksburg, Shreve- port and Pacific extending from Vicks- burg to Shreveport, as their part of the deal. Thus the Queen and Crescent sys- tenn would be dismembered The South ern already controls the Cincinnati Southern and the Alabama Great South ern, which makes Meridian the principal terminus. If they purchase the North eastern it would be a valuable addition to their property. The Mobile and Ohio holds an option on the Northeastern, how ever, and they are not likely to part with it. The Queen and Crescent would sell their three roads If they could get a good price, but the sale of the Northeastern alone would depreciate the value of the other roads, hence the story sent out re- gently that the Southern has bought the Northeastern may be set down as the mere repetition of an old rumor. Mean while the Northeastern Is making ar engagements to utilize the Spanish Fort road, which they own. and by this means they will land their passengers on Canal street
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Ter the right ear? Pvt it under the right

der the right ear? Plst it under the right ear,
 But Deputy Megarden paid no atten- tion, but began to draw it tight.
 Pull 1t tight-I die pat; goodbye, pr. Burton.''
 The cap was pulled down over his eyes and the deputies hands had hardly left his shoulders when Sheriff Homberg pushed the lever and the trap fell and Harry Hayward dropped a good feet straight down, bringing up with a jerk that shook the entire building. Although the gallows creaked and groaned and the rope stretched somewhat under the heavy strain, still it did not give way, but held Hayward clear of the floor. Drs. Burton and Holm, watches in hand and fingers on the pulse, counted the pulsa- tions that indicated that the life of the murderer was fast passing away.
 The drop fell at 2:0S o'clock and for thirteen minutes the straps were left upon the body They were then remov- ed and at 2:45 Drs. Burton and Holm pronounced Hayward dead.
 Death was instantaneous.
 A post mortem commenced at & o'clock this morning. Well-known specialists will have charge. The remains will be buried at Lakewood cemetery.
 One of the specialists who conducted the autopsy this evening expressed the belief that Hayward was a degenerate Of the four stigmata named by Caesare Lombrosa as invariably characterizing degenerates, there was found marked symmetry of the skull, brain and face improtuberant front teeth and a narrow and sharply arched palate. The brain weighed fifty-five ounces abnormal, and if there were any defects in it the mi- croscope did not show them.
 This evening the aged parents of Harry Hayward followed the remains of their son to Lakewood cemetery, where they were inferred after a few words by Rev. Dr. Marion D. Shelter, Universalist. MT. and Mrs. Hayward, Sr., expected to visit the condemned man yesterday evening, but they could not pluck up sufficient courage and strength to go through the ordeal of parting. They spent the last night of their sons exist ence in their own apartment, attended by their oldest son, the doctor and a number of kind-hearted ladies, who did their utmost to console them.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
CAN'T SAY THE LORDS PRAYER. If There Is Single Objection it Must Be
 Omitted,

St. Paul, Mnn., Dec. 1.-The state su- perintendent of public instruction recent ly received an inquiry whether or not the law prohibited the opening of public schools with recital of the Lords Pray CT and asking the advice of the superin- tendent when one person in the district objected to the service. Attorney-Gen- eral Childs, to whom the matter was re- ferred holds that the service is in viola ton of section 16 of the state constitution, which provides that no person shall be compelled to attend. erect or support any place of worship As the constitution requires the people of the state to sup port its schools. religious service at the opening of the school Is unconstitu- tional, and cannot be maintained where there is an objection.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A Fatal Mine Explosion.

Rich Hill Mo, Dec. 11.-An explosion occurred in mine No. 15 of the Rich Hill Coal company about o'clock this even ing. The entrance is badly torn up and the mine cannot yet be entered. Three men were imprisoned. two shot firers and the stable boss Their names are Dick Towes, Jim Donaldson and Owen Meals. Meals body was recovered, but the oth- CTS are beyond reach at present. The mine is located a mile and three quarters south of Rich Hill and employs 175 men, though at the time of the accident regular miners are supposed to have been out of the mine, $ only the shot firers have any business therein. No cause for the accident can vet be assigned.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A VILE POLICE JUSTICE Charged With Assaulting Three Girls
 Within Two Weeks.

Detroit, Dec. 1.-The grand jury this evening returned an indictment against Police Justice J. Blair Simpson. charg- ing him with attempted criminal as- sault. The complainant is Miss Annie Hewlett who told a story of a frightful struggle with the justice Of the police to save her honor. She was in bed for two weeks afterwards in a physicians care as a result of the assault. Simpson was brought from jail and arraigned in the Wayne county circuit court as soon as the indictment was returned. He plead ed not guilty and was held to the re- corder's court in $5000 bail.
 This Is the third charge of the same kind against this official within two weeks. The police claim to have several others yet to be brought forward
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
VIRGINIA LEADS OFF.
A Committee Appointed for the Mexican
 Exhibition in 1806.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 1.-The commit- tee appointed by the governor to repre- sent Virginia at the International expo sition to be held in the City of Mexico in 1896 had their first meeting at the capitol today. After discussing the or ders of management. on motion the fol- lowing resolution was adopted:
 Resolved. That George K. Anderson, F. K. Burton and Granville Valentine be appointed the executive committee of the commission, with authority to collect information in regardt to the proposed ex- position and place themselves In com munication with the pToposed exhibit ors, or persons likely to become ex- hibltors, from this state, and with the United States authorities who may be In charge of the national exhibits. with the view of aiding the Virginia exbjb itors. and to take such other steps as may, in their judgment. promote the in. terests Of the state in connection with the exposition And they shall report 10 the future meeting of this commission to be called by the chairman
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Promises of Support.

New York, Dec. 11.-A meeting of the special committee of the executive com mittee having in charge the proposed united veteran parade and review in New York on July next was held this evening in the rooms of the New York board of trade and transportation. Will liam P. St. John president of the Mer- cantile National bank, presided. At the conclusion of the meeting the following statement was given out:
 The special committee on organization, plan and scope have met and received accumulated evidence of the increase In the public reception The committee an- nounces that arrangements for the pa- rade and review were progressing most satisfactorily, and that promises of sup port were received from all over the coun- 1
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Carlisle to Visit Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 11.-Mr. Samuel H. Pulliam of the committee appointed by the Richmond chamber of commerce to invite Secretary Carlisle to visit Rich mond and make an address on finances is in receipt of a letter from Gen. Fitz Lee. in which the latter says he paid q visit recently,to Secretary Carlisle. when Mr.-CarlisIe informed him that he would probably come to Richmond some time after Christmas and deliver an address
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A Close Election.

Charleston, s. C., Dec. 1.-The com plete but unofficial returns from the mu- nicipal election show that Smyth the democratic candidate. was elected may or of Charleston for the next four years by a majority of PTS votes. The dem ocrats elected twelve out of twenty-four aldermen The other twelve were chosen by the American Protective association. This gives the democracy the city by Mayor Smyths casting vote. The board of aldermen is an excellent one and the coming council is pledged to the commer- cial and industrial development of the city's resources.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
THE CHARLESTON FESTIVAL.
The Floral Parade Had Nearly 300 Prett
 Entries.

Charleston, s. C., Dec 11.-Today was intended to be and was the great day of the fall festival which is in progress here. The Piece de Resistance of the pro- gramme was the floral parade, which was participated In by all of the leading society people of Charleston. The pa- rade was probably the handsomest thing of it's kind which has ever been seen in the south. It was conducted by MT. F. G.. Cart of the Charleston hotel and Mrs. George M. Trenholm. one of the leaders of Charleston society. There were nearly 200 entries, and some of the vehicles were superbly decorated The prizes given alone cost in the neighborhood of $500. The procession around the battery was witnessed by fully 10000 people.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
DUNRAvEN DELAYED.
The Steamer He Was on Was Injured in a
 Collision.

Liverpool, Dec. 1.-The White Star line steamer Germanic, Captain McKins- ley, which sailed. hence today for New York, came into collision shortly after leaving the Mersey with the Glasgow. steamer. Cumbrae, inward bound for Liv- erpool. The Cumbrae was sunk and the Germanics bows were stove. Fortu-. riately the accident resulted in mo loss of life. The Germanic rescued the pas sengers and crew of the wrecked vessel and returned to this port. A dense fog prevailed at the time of the collision. Among the passengers on the Germanic was Lord Dunraven.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE
Demand the Passage of Free Silver Bill by
 Coupress


 Lansing, Mich, Dec. 1.-The report of the executive of the state grange, which was submitted to that body today. calls for the passage of a bill by congress providing for the free and unlimited coinage of American gold and silver and placing an import duty on foreign gold and silver. It attributes the busi- ness. depression in all parts of the world to the demonetization of silver in 1873 and the special depression in this coun- try to unwise legislation and a mistaken financial policy.
 The report says that 412R grain sil- yer dollar is not as dishonest as 200 per- cent gold dollar. and if one or the other must be had the former is to be pre- ferred.
 We are, the report says, bimetallists and believe in parity of treatment of gold and silver.
 The trouble is declared to be not so much that the government is in the banking business as that the banks are in the government business.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
ward Indicted Tbirtv.five Times.

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. IA. K Ward, the forger who was captured and brought back to Memphis after a sojourn in Hon. duras. was indicted thirty-five times to- day for forging as many notes. The amount of the forged notes is over ESQ., GOO. Twenty more indictments will be returned this evening or tomorrow. Ward has employed good lawyers. and will mako a fight on the line of general
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A Fire Fiend Convicted.

Toronto. Ont. Dec. 11.--After trial lasting a week William McMillan was found guilty this afternoon on the charge of having set fire to the Osgood building on January 6 last. the fire resulting in the destruction of that and adjoining property to the total value of about s700.- GOO. McMillan is 23 years of age. Sem tence will be pronounced later
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
An Eloper Released.

Athens Ga. Dec. 11.-Alexander the Mississppian who was arrested here for eloping with Mrs. Puryua, was released today on habeas proceedings. No one ap- peared to prosecute him. Alexander was threatened with lynching if he returned to Mississippi, and he left In the opposite direction.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Curtailing the Product.

Texarkana. Ark. Dec. Hone of the largest and most important lumber meet ings of the year took place here yester- day The yellow pine industry of the states of Missouri. Arkansas and Texas were represented. It was decided to cur tail production one-third by running the mills only four days a week. The capaci- ty affected is 5,000000 feet per day or i BOO 900 GOO feet a year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
AsGood as Dead.

San Francisco. Dec. 11.-Judge Murphy this morning denied the application for a writ of probable cause in the Durant case and said he would sign the death warrant forthwith. At the request of General Dickinson, however, he put the matter over until this evening, but no longer. At the conclusion of the pro- ceedings General Dickinson stated that by an arrangement with the district at torney the Minnie Williams case would be taken up early in January.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
A Noted Crook Caught.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 11.-Dr. William F. Hammond, the renowned crook, want ed in various parts of the country for arson murder, burglary, etc, was arrest He is charged with being fugitive from justice from the state of Florida, and is said also to be wanted in Maine and many other states.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Southern Freight Rates.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 1.-The session of the Southern States Freight associa- tion was continued here today. The prin- cipal topics for discussion were such as refer to operating of freight rates on through business. and it is likely that two or three days will be spent in this work.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Italian Generals Join Forces.

la say that General Arimondi, with his command, has made junction with the forces of General Barater. the command er-in-chief of the Italian forces in Abys- sinia. -
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
Last of the Whisky Trust

Chicago. Dec. 1.-The ghost of the whisky trust came out of court and made its farewell appearance in the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-08-16
Utah's Promo Place.

The people of Utah, in proportion to
numbers, have always been conspicuous
and of great Importance. AS never be-
fore they now have the weight Of re-
sponsibility and the gaze Of the world
upon them. Whatever ideas Of public
polity the great conservative masses of
the people Of Utah desire to work out
they and their measures are safer and
surer in association with the great pro-
gressive and intelligent party of protec-
tion and it's advancing government in
this country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-08-16
Bennett File. the White Flag.

The figures show that the Wilson tariff is a
good revenue producing measure. The only
trouble Is with the internal revenue. which
decreased in the last fiscal year 81, 5t3, 760 II
more revenue Is needed in 1896, IL should
therefore be obtained by increasing internal
revenue rates. LET US have peace" rather
than Republican tariff tinkering. New York
Herald.
As the free traders have objected to a
comparison of imports for the last fiscal
year with that of 1894 as not being fair
why is it fair to compare the revenues
raised by customs during the same pc
RODS? LET us have peace" says James
Gordon Bennett, rather than Repub-
lican tariff tinkering." The Herald has
certainly got by far the worst Of 1t in
all its tariff arguments, and we do not
wonder that Mr.. Bennett cries for
peace" rather than for good will to-
ward his countrymen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-08-16
ONE MANS SUFFERING.
The Trials and .TribulatiOns or bat
tie Greek Citizen-HOw hs
Comes to Tell This Story.
(Erom tAe BaffIe Creek Moon.

Among the mouders at the works oil
the Michigan foundry company can be
found Mr. Amos Maynard; he has lived
in Battle Creek for over ten years, Is
honored and respected by all who know
him; such Is the man who makes tins
statement. he says: have had kidney
trouble for years and 10 lms made my
life miserable The heavy lifting, neces-
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have been compelled To lie in bed in help
less condition for as long as nine days at a
time: the greatest pain was from my back,
which sometimes felt rs though "A bayonet
was being run through me in the region
Of nv kidneys; many citizens OF Battle
Creek knew how bad | was. | could not
move without the greatest caution, for
,as soon rs attempted 10 stoop over, bend
TO one side or even turn In bed, the pain
was simply unbearablc. | wore porous
Masters constantly for the little tenn
porary relief they brought me. When
ever caught the slightest cold it went
straight To my kidneys and made me
worse | was advised TO try Deans Kid
ney Pills, and got some. l have taken in
all four boxes of them and | now feel az
active as ever. A few months ago would
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now All the long standing pains are
gone and the former traces of kidney dis
orders found in my urine have disap-
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ney Pills to many friends who were trou-
bled as was, and in every case l have
learned they proved as beneficial as with
me- Doan's Kidney Pills would be cheap
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-08-16

Dennis and John Hanks have always
insisted that Lincoln's mother was not
a Hanks, but Sparrow. Both of them
wrote to me that such was the fact.
Their object in insisting ON this is appar.
ent when it is shown that Nancy Hanks
was the daughter of Lucy Hanks, who
afterward married Henry Sparrow. II
will be observed that Mr. Lincoln
claimed his mother was Hanks.