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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
ACQUIT TED.
James Cook, Who Killed Al Benson

DESSUTIItTI
 James Cook, charged with the murder of Al Benson, has been acquitted by a jury in the circuit court at Bessemer. Cook is an engineer in the employ of the Woodward Iron company at Woodward. Benson was a saloon keeper.
 Some time ago the two became involved in difficulty, which resulted in the death of Benson.
 Benson had killed a man in a street shooting scrape at Bessemer a few months ago. At the time of his death he was on bail for manslaughter, which charge grew out of the difficulty.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24

London, Dec 23.-Sir Augustus Will liam Lawson Hemming has been ap- pointed governor of British Guiana to succeed Sir Charles c. Lees, K. c. M G., who has retired from the post
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Oyster cocktails at the Met. ropolitan bar. II-I2-tf
FOR SALE,

The board of managers of the Charity hospital desire to sell all the red brick furnace window weights, pipes, etc., to be seen on the grounds of the hospital at Smithfeld. Apply between the hours of p2:30 and 2:30 D. m. at 2011 Park avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Times Talk.

morrow contend that a week ago Pres ident Cleveland was reputed to be strong man, who might be depended upon to do nothing conspicuously rash or foolish. Now, 1t says, not only is con
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
College of Cardinals.

Rome, Dec. 23.-The pope today re- ceived the college of cardinals, who pre- sented to his holiness their new year congratulations.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Verse Writer Drops Dead.

Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 23.-Edward N. Wood fell dead in a business house here this afternoon. His verse sketches have been widely copied in the press of the United States
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Railway Sale Postponed.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Dec. 23.-The sale of the Chattanooga Electric railway, which operated all lines in and about the city, was postponed today to February IA, 1896. Judge George M. Meade of Brooklyn, holder of 104 bonds, protested that this action was unwarranted and de- clared he was ready to purchase over all hidderS.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Demise of Dragoman

London, Dec. 23.-Sergius Michael, dragoman of Stepniak, the author died in this city this evening.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Return of Libnrty Bell.

Philadelphia, Dec. 23.-At meeting today of the Atlanta exposition commit tee of the city council it was decided that the committee will leave here on January 16 for Atlanta to escort the Liberty bell back to Philadelphia. Mayor King two members of the board of directors of the exposition, two citizens and five members of Atlanta's city council will bring the bell back It has not been decided yet on what date the bell will leave Atlanta, but the. tripwill be made by the Seaboard route and stops will be made at Savan nah Charleston and other cities on the way north,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Texas Town Taken

Mexia, Tex, Dec. 23.-The town of Kosse near here, was almost totally de- stroyed by fire yesterday morning. To- tai loss, $71 900; insurance, $21 ,000
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Good fishing at East Lake.
Cold Weather Is Com1ne.

Telephone 4S7 for coal. Wards coal yard keeps as good as can be had in this market. When you need coal call on them. Can furnish on short notice at market price. 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
IN AN AREA
George Scott Slashes Henry Sanders With a
 Razor

Last night about o'clock George Scott assaulted Henry Sanders with a knife or a razor, inficting a painful gash on the neck and another on the arm. Both parties are negroes. George Scott, con- monly known as Tom, was bootblack in Newberry's barber shop He escaped after carving his opponent who was carried to Parker's drug store and his wounds dressed by physicians
 Henry Sanders, the negro who was cut worked in Odom's saloon. Back of Newberry's restaurant, the saloon and Newberry's barber shop there is an area which gives entrance to the three places from the rear. Here the negroes became involved in quarrel. Sanders, 1t is said, bantered the negro George, who took it ill-humoredly Both them niggers," said the cook in the restaurant, thinks they is bad niggers, and when Tom cussed Henry Henry cussed him back and come at him. Then they clinched and fell on the ground there, and I heard Henry hollow 70, Lordy,' but I couldn't separate them. because I saw too many razors flashing"
 Sanders wounds are not dangerous, but they are very painful.
 Good duck shooting at East Lake. If you wish to go to the lake before the trains commence running get permit to ride on light engines that pass up First avenue at 4:50 and a. m. from Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company 303 North Twentieth street. 12-7tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us trial and be con- vinced. M. x A. WISE,
 Cor Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Governor ofGuiana.

fidence in his policy destroyed, but his political reputation is seriously injured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27
MARTIAL LAW IN CUBA.
The Authorities Prepared to Suppress an
Anticipated Revolt.

Anticipated Revolt.
HAVANA, Feb. 27.-Martial law has been
declared here, and the police and Spanish
garrisons throughout the island are on the
alert to prevent an uprising Outbreaks
have already occurred ut Cicnfuegos and
Matanzas. At the latter place three Cuban
patriots have been arrested and small
quantity OF arms seized. Tho coast guards
on land and gunboats by sea nrc patroling
the consts to prevent the landing of fill,
bustercrs from Florida, Honduras or Costa
Ricn. Spies in Tampa and Key West have
reported unusual activity among the ref
ugees, and have forwarded some informa-
ton OF general conspiracy afoot The
government seems to fear an insurroction,
and to be taking extreme measures to
stamp it out
KEY WEST, Feb 27.-Scvcral thousand
Cubans hre permanent residents OF this
city, and nearly all of them are monthly
subscribers to the revolutionary fund
This fund, the accumulation of years and
contributed to from all over America, is
supposed to amount to several millions OF
dollars. For weeks and months patriots
here have been expecting that blow
would be struck and the revolutionary
flag raised again in Cuba. News from Ha
vana hns been disseminated swiftly, and
Is being excitedly discussed in the places
of Cuban resort.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7-Enrique Trunllo,
proprietor of I'll Provenir, II Cuban revo-
lutionary journal, declared to reporter
last night that there has undoubtedly beer
an uprising. and he predicts success. Con
zalcs QueSnda, secretary of the Cuban
Revolutionary club, says the revolution
broke out on Sunday, and that the whole
island is i'll arms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

Wonderland lIuses Theatre.

The Blue Man who opened an engage.
ment at Won ierlnnd yesterday Is certain.
ly the sLrangest individual that has been
in Wilmington for long time frederick
Walters Is his name. hs Is thlrty.eight
years OF age and served number OF years
in the British Army ten years ago his
complexion changed from a ruddy health
full hue to Its present peculiar color. lie
has oeen medlcally examined by hundreds
OF physicians in England, Germany and
this country and they all claim that the
change IN color il caused by over exertion
and excessive horse back riding; when an
infant ID born there Is n valve la its heart
that remains open three days and thon
closes.
In gases where II fails 10 close. the
child becomes blue and,dss; the valve has
reopened In Mr. Walters case and that Is
what causes his strange diac ooration. he
will bs on exhibition all tbls week and we
would advise every man. woman and
child to 90 aud sea him as he Is an inter.
esling man to look at In the theatre the
programme 10 up to the standard and ln-
eludas ths following artists. Cariin and
Clark. Mile Gurretta ScanlOn and Stevens,
Charlea v. Leo. ada BuEnette, NJ. J. Fen.
ton and several others on Friday night,
MIR. Dockstader will give away ton of
coal to tbs person holding the lucky
COUPON,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

At the hotel a mob of five or six hundred
had gathered The military made q solid
mass in front of the entrance, presented
bayonets and Slattery walked in unin-
iured.
A large detachment OF police was left
ut the hotel to guard him over night. At
the hall the other seven companies re-
manned as guard to Mrs. Slattery and to
prevent further damage to property, Find
Ing that Slattery had gone the mob largely
dwlndled away, Mrs. Slattery was placed
In carriage later In the night and, with
strong force of police, taken to the hotel
During the excitement several police
mon were Injured so badly that they had
TO be sent home. Several of the military
We're wounded by being struck by rocks.
slattery's manager was knocked senselcss:
with u sandhag. .-..
Mrs. Slattery is hooked for lecture to
women this afternoon and Slattcry for
lecture to men tonight Threats nec made
that they will he driven from the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

LoNDoN, Feb, 27 The Telegraph has
two column dispatch from a reporter who
was sent by it to investigate tho Armen-
ian outrnHes. 1t is dated Moosh, Jan. 90.
The dispatch tells of the attempts on the
part of the Turks TO destroy the proofs of
the outrngeH, and especially to oblterate
the tclltalc pit dug bchind the residence
of Village, chief of Djcllyegoozen, in
which hundreds of mutlated bodies were
piled. Barrels Of petroleum that wers
originally intended to be used In burning
villages were poured into the pit and set
on fire. The flames failed to consume tho
mass and hill stream was then damned
and diverted from its course, but even this
failed to wash away the horrible evidence.
Now the remains arc being removed piece,
meal. The details of this massacre, in
which >Sfter promising imperial protection,
the Tariis escorted the Armenlnns from
the camp before Staying them, are sicken.
ing and most lundlsh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27
Highest of all in Leavening Tower-Latest Report
Rl>:al! q! Bbski2g bskiIsgl
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
The Governor Urges tho Necessity fol
Economy In Expenditures.

ECONOMY In Expenditures.
HARRISBURG, Fob. 27,-A lively debate
WAS preeipitated In thu house Yesterday by
the motion of Mr.. Smith, of Bedford, that
the vote be considered by which the bill
providing that one.third of the school ap-
preparation be distributed evenly among
all the schools and the balance according
TO the number Of taxablcs was recom-
initted to the committee on education.
After spending an hour in the discussion
OF the motion it was adopted.
Tho governors Vetoes of the bills giving
law judges TO Washington and Westmoro.
land counties were sustained.
Among the bills passed dnally were:
The ilremen's relief bill eompensatina
three members of the National Guard for
disability produced by typhoid fever con-
tracted at Homestead; amending the not
to require the county commissioners ia
furnish supplies and fuels for county of
fces, so as to include sheritfs and distrtcs
attorneys.
Mr.. Anderson, of Washington. presented
q bill to protect coal miners Andoperators.
and providing for the appointments by the
governor of q sealer Of weights and meas.
ures, whose duty it shall be to visit all
mines in his district and test all scales al
least once every three months. A bill in
s'SutNcu ~ -AT hhChrtll, OF Allegheny.
repeals the local option law at Derry,
Ncstmoreland county.
A message was submitted to the legis-
htltre from Governor Hastings, urging the
necessity for economy in public cxpendt-
lures and expressing the opinion that mo
Office bearing a salary should be created
unless there Is absolute necessity there
for
The senate did big days work in tho
consideration of bills on final passage.
among the measures passed being one to
extend the Limitation of actions to right
to mine coal, stone, limestone, ores, tim
Der, gas, oil, roads and rights Of way in
and on lands where the same has not been
exercised for twenty-one years, and pre-
scrlblng the remedy and means for the ap-
plication of the statute of limitations to
such estates or rights
The governor submitted communica-
tlon recalling the nomination of DIR. II. s.
Mcdonnell, of New Brighton, Beaver
county, as member of the State Medical
society. Senator White had filed an OBJ
lection TO confirmation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

This Is the last meat day PORN itted by
the Papaoy before Lent which com nence es
to-day, In former tunes tull advln.
tare was taken OF the expiring opportu-
nifty to feast and make merry. Ssldon
observes that what the church debars us
one day she gives us leave to eat another;
first there Is carnival and then a Lent"
ASH WEDNESDAY.
'Dies Cinerum," the first day Of Lent,
so o.called from the custom of putting
ashes on the heads of penltents. The
ashes were made from the paine us ID on
Palm Sunday aud wero properly cleaned,
sifted and consecrated.
According to the Benedlctine rule on
Ash Wednesday, utter saxt the monke
were to return to the cloister to converse
but at the ringing OF u bell to De Instantly
silent. They were to unshoe themselves.
wasn their hands and go to church and
make one common prayer. Then was to
follow religious service, after which the
priest. having consecrated the ashes and
sprlnkled holy water on them. was to
tbi low them on the heads OF the monks
saying, "RenounUer that you are but dust
and TO dust mast return Then the pro.
cesslon was to follow.
The conmuHion service OF the church OF
England for the sundays In Lent was ak
tracteu from the Offices appointed for
these Sundays by the mis5al OF Sarum,
excepting the collect for the llrst Sunday,
which WIS composed by tho compilers of
the liturgy. and also excepting tho gospel
for IL g second sunday Al. J.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27
NEW CASTLE NEWS.
What is Transpiring In tho Pretty Town ou
the Delaware.

Correspondence Of the hepubllcin.
New CASTLE. Feb. 81 1906.
Whom President Ferris called the mset-
Ing oil the Board OF Education to oraer last
evening thu other mombeTs present were
Massis. Stewart, Frazer. Ellason. 'Deckyne
Maulove and Mclvur. Bills. amounting
10 over $500 we're ordsred,paid as were also
the mouthiy salaries.
The committee on iinanoe reported that
tho COLLECTOR bad turned In S3 7is OF tue
50 200 for 1891 taxes. The receipts Tor th .
year were SS.3l3.4S and the expenses
IS 1890.
1ns following pupils were reported by
the principal as deserving OF sp"cia merit
during tho month: No. Waiter Bacon,
Manic Vantlne John Wright, Hurry
Frazer knte Duff George Brown. Greia
Hamau, Mamie 'sAuLt.
No 2-sadie V y,utine. Mary WinsIow.
Hetty McCaughan, Anna Stewart. Maggie
I.awlor.
NO. 8,-,willie IIamIllor, Ray Bacon.
:. No. 4.-Mary Sinp -on, Bali No gnson,
Mary tampheIl. Mary cooper.
No. 5-liiraIu Bore. Rouert Vantine,
John Carlin. Ihomns Gravell. Jr.. Harvey
Tupklss, S epheu Mayor
No. 7-B!aucho Hughes Rosa Leno,r,
Alice Cooper.
No. S-Robert vantine. Walter Wilson.
No. il-John REYNOLDS. James robin,
Eugene hnause. Robert 5eFarin. Matilda
MnGory.
hr Eliason OF the committes on Legls.
lation reported 4 bill To re.ncorporats the
Board OF Education aud also TO make
changes in the existing law. was now be-
fore The Legislatures. The mmittee was
given power to uct and for uppiy all neces-
Bafy legi5iation.
The comntttee will go to Dover some
day this week
Alr. Elinaon telt sorry that any OF the
present Board wuuid not be candidate
at tho election on saturday ana hoped the
retiripR meinleis would he returned.
The great bazaar of st Peters Church
closed last evening. Mr.. Mauniug of
Elizabeth, y. J. now owns lot in this
city and Miss Everetts EranEford. Pa,
owns handsome iatlor suite while Mr..
Burnnam, WIlmngton. will have o come
over and lake to h . home at Second and
Madison beautiful wax doll.
In the contest for Ihe gold watch be.
tween Miss A. Alalioney. Wilmington.
and Miss Naughton che former was sue.
cessiul, as che succeeded III obtaining
the most money
The l.. s. held an lmpofta tant meeting
last evening AMI the stock wsdt up from
$40 to 3s'ets. as three new III members wers
admitted. committee WAS appointed
TO nuke arfangeuenlS for gran supper
to be given to the members and their
fr'endson Thursday evening, Maroh Z.
1he y. L. \. Is an organization OF young
people who move In the best societv.
Iht Supper given by tho Brotherhood Of
st. Anurew was grand SUCCESS ami $50
more now I'LL The treasury; at its meeting
last evening four new tneiDhcrs were tld-
mitted sensation was caused on Della
ware Suert by cOlursd woman stopping
ayoung white man aud asking nlm for
money.
lnis was refused and the colored lass
hecame angry and let her clenchsd fiat
make pas5 Tor MS face. The blow was
avoided and q return below landed her In
i.hp III the Euttor. She threatens to
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

Judge William nenry De Witt Is ono
OF the most prominent lawyers and Judges
in East Tennessee lie is leading mem.
ber OF the Southern Methodist Church In
Chattanooga. In legal business and social
circlas he stands high and his statements,
says the Chattanooga Press. are regarded
Of special weight tecause OF his venerable
ch arHctsr he being now 81 years old.
He las held several prominent positions
In legislative and judicial capacity, hav.
ing served as a memher OF the Southern
Congress- at Richmond during tie war,
ami since 'hnt time Hs Judge OF tho Chan.
cry Court. one of the highest officers in
judicial practice next TO the Supreme
Court.
lie was admitted to the bnr In 1850. In
1855 hn was elected to the State Legisla.
ture. hut declined n re- election.
After HIS removal to Enst 1anneasee he
wis appointed special chancellor by Gov.
Taylor and illed the otlire for two years,
lilo was successfully praetloed before the
supreme Court OF the United States for
yeaTa,
In recent years. owing to the heavy
work he has performed. he has been sub
ject TO nervousness. and his attention hns
been called at vdrious times. both by
fIlends and physicians. to the he ID OF for
tiTying himself against physical collapse.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

His attention was called to Paine's celery
compound as vitnltzlng force. tie sought
aLd obtained tns valuable aid. aud to
friends he recommended tho use OF the
remedy for shattered nerves.
OverlleIrlng Ills conversation, a friend
asked him to write down his experience
for tho use OF others SO afflicted. In re.
sponre he wrote as ,nllows;
"Dear Slr-ln obedience to your re0ueet
state some of my personal knowleJ 40
OF the value OF Paine's celery compound
as meuicui It medv for certain affections
and dlseases, as follows. namely:
Judging from my own experience it Is
a :rst clnss remedy 10 restore the nervous
systom when broken down or iIu paired
from overwoIk k of mind or body. revIvify-
Ing the enargles. 1t strengthens the dl-
gestivA powers and cures coStiveness
truly II Is u great nerve touic good al
torative, a splendid dlurati". 1t Is good;
for the kidneys and the blood, renews
vitality. aud restores strength. 1t sur.
passes ANYTHING | have used as II health
remover, d strength glver. and system
regulator. 1t quets weak nerves. gives
better rest. increases both appetite and
digestion, and Drings back lost power of
baiiny sleep, natures sweet rsstorsr.
Yours truly,
William Henry Dewitt.
There Is the statement Of Judge DsWi5t
--straigbt as a -clear-cuLcluslYe
Road 1t again.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

An exhibition by the Delaware pupils of
the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb at Washington will be given in Grace
Sunday school hall on Friday evening,
The arrangement for this exhibition was
made by the Rev. Merritt Hulburd during
a recent visit to Washington. The officers
of Gaudalet College were arranging to take
a number of the pupils of the college to
Dover to appear before the General ASSEM-
bly, in the interest of the legislation pro-
posed for their benefit. and proposed to stop
in this city and give an exhibition If a suit
able place could be obtained. Dr. HuIburd
invited them to appear in Grace Sunday
school hall and the invitation was accepted
A letter received from E. NJ Gaudalet
yesterday notified DR.. Huburd that the
pupils would go to Dover on Friday morn
Ing. and would give their exhibition here
on Friday evening. The exhibition will be
free and the public are invited to attend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

No other resort of the Upper South can
compare with Old Point Comfort in at.
tractlveDess. Apart from Its historical
surroundings and the fact of its being a
Government post, the situation OF the
place, with it's magnificent ocean front
and elegantly planned drives, would com
mend 1t to the public as a most delightful
place to spend II few days vacation.
The next tour will leave New York and
Philadelphia by spsclal train on Thursday,
March !, and tickats will be good for ra.
tnln passage on special train leaving Old
Point Comfort on the following Saturday.
The rates, including transportation and
meals enroute In each direction, as well
as hotel accomm odationl at Hygeia BotaI
Old Point Comfort, will be si550 from
New York and sl2. SO from Philadelphia;
proporiionate rates from other points.
Tickets. including one days board at the
HyRela Hotel, and good to return Via
Washington and Richmond within ten
DAYS, can also be purchased at same
rates.
For further Information apply to Ticket
Agents. or address Tourist Agent, 1l96
broadway New York. or Room All. Broad
street Station Philadelphia to whom ap.
piication for space should also ba made
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, Feb. 27.-
After being blockaded by snowslldos for
thirty-six hours the first train from Den
Yer over the Denver and Rio Grande road
arrived here last evening. Slide after slide
camo rolling down the mountains, and
fifty We're counted between Saoshonc and
this town, Neac Spruce Creek largo
slide struck four of the section men, two
of whom were hurled into the Grnnde
river and were rescued. The other two
I. j. Flynn, foreman of the gang and
Henry Flanagan, were buried in the
snow Flynn was shoveled out alive, after
being buried an hour and twenty minutes,
while Flannigln was found dead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-27
Encouraging Report OF Church work.


The members of the Second Baptist
Church held tueir annual meeting on
Monday evening to modify the manner
OF rec,iviag members. Upon a recon.
mandatton of the deacons or tho pastor
by the Ladles' Auxiliary from to So'Olork.
The following were elected deacons: l..
p. Jones, Samuel Cam. Robert Cooling:
tlustees. W. w. Ludbsil. Z. s. Morgan,
Anthony Devere.i; clerk. s. j. Horn; treas.
nrer, Waiter $. Davi- music committee.
Applsby; ch ,lrman Of ushsrs We. TAYLOR;
chairman OF collectors, W q. Jones Jr.
Reports OF the church were read of
which they were very encouraging, The
following were elected mciubers of the
Ladies' Auxiliary: Mrs. John Davis, Mira.
Wells. anI Mfs. Silnny Mahaffy.
Tho trensurar's rerort shows an In
crease in contributions, which was very
gratifying to the mem Oers.