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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
SENATE CAUCUS.
The Republicans Are Proceeding as Though There Was no Doubt About Their Tak-
 ing Full Control.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The republican senate caucus this afternoon was exceed ingly brief, not more than fifteen min utes being spent in the marble room. Senator Sherman, chairman of the eau GUS, was authorized to name a commit tee of nine, whose duties it shall be to fill the vacancies in the senate commit tees and designate the committee chair man. This committee will be reported to a caucus to be called when Senator Sher- man has made his selection, and there is no doubt but what the committee select ed by him will be approved by the cau- GUS. The republicans are proceeding in the matter of filling the committees as though there was no doubt about their eventually taking full control of the sen ate. The committee appointed by MT. sherman will confer with the democratic managers and ascertain the preferences of that party for committee assignments. Notaa word was said today about the officers, and it is not probab ble that any thing will be done in this matter until after the holiday recess.
 The caucus of the populist senators of last night daes not appear to give the re- publicans any concern. The populists de- termined that they would not make any effort at reorganization in their own lines, but agreed to stand firmly to- gether. Senators Jones of Nevada and Stewart were present, but the binding force of their argument is somewhat weakened by the modification to the ef- feet that they should vote solidly until such time as it was apparent that the republicans had determined upon a plan of reorganization, or the democrats had decided to make a fight against giving up control of the senate When that hour arrives 1t is believed that the pop .l4. ~ll.I iation for the two parties, which means that two would go to the democrats and four to the republicans. To be success full in any effort to maintain control the democrats would be compelled to con- mand the whole populist vote in the sen- at
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
FISTS FOLLOW ELOQUENCE.
Not Chair Left After Democratic Factions in Chicago Finish Whacking
 Each Other.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The hall of the Cook County Democracy was the scene to- night of desperate free-for-all fight, in which clubs, chairs, canes and fists were used for all they were worth.
 There was a contest between John Powers and Thomas Gahan. the latter an Altgeld man, for the chairmanship of the county central committee. The trouble began when Mike Mcdonald arose, as he phrased it, "to tell the miserable, low down Gahan push few things about themselves" Gahan numbers John P. Hopkins, ex-mayor, among his friends, and Mcdonald directed a large portion of his eloquence towards Hopkins and his administration. The burden of his speech lay in the assertion that Hopkins misappropriated campaign funds, and Mcdonald was sued for expenses toward which these funds should have been ap- piled.
 A big man sitting on a window sill be- came so moved by McDonald's flow of language that he whacked a Gahan man in the eye-and then it was all over the place. The doors were locked and the fight ragged for half an hour. When there were no chairs left and everyone in the room was smashed Powers and his friends withdrew, having lost the politi- cal fight, but ready for more of the phys ical sort.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
OHIO DAY CELEBRATED.
The Usual Ceremonies Were Performed ernor Mckinley Was Represented by
 Chaplain Henderson,

Atlanta, Dec. 4.-Ohio day was cele- brated in magnificent style at the expo- sition today. Mayor J. A. Caldwell was accompanied by the chamber of com merce, the Fifth regiment and Battery B of Cincinnati. The Fifth regiment was the best equipped and most soldierly looking body of troops that has attended the exposition. For an hour or more the regiment rested on Auburn avenue wait ing on the mayor and the chamber of commerce, while the thermometer was down in the twenties and there was ice on the streets. With their overcoats and knapsacks they presented the appear ance of regulars in service. Their march out Peachtree to the exposition grounds was beautifully executed and the First regiment band, which marched at their head, created great enthusiasm by play ing Dixie" as it entered the grounds and following with "Suwanee River" and America" The mayor and chamber of commerce drew up at the auditorium shortly after noon and were escorted to the platform by Vice-Presdent Hemp hill who made the address of welcome. MT. Hemphill stated that Ohio had more exhibits here than any other state and it was impossible to turn round with out seeing something produced there. As an American he was proud of Ohio be- cause of her industry and patriotism. In speaking of patriotism MT. Hemphill said that every American sympathized with the Cubans in their struggle for liberty. The Fifth regiment cheered wildly, while Mayor Caldwell and the chamber of commerce rose to their feet on the platform and cheered, waving their hats The demonstration was re- peated with even more enthusiasm be- fore Mr. Hemphill could proceed.
 State School Commissioner Glenn de- livered an address of welcome in hihalf of the state, making a clever speech, which was frequently applauded
 MT. Hemphill then introduced Chap lain Henderson of the Fifth regiment who spoke in behalf of Governor Me Kinley. Other speeches were made by the editor of the Mansfield (O) Courier and by Michael Ryan of Cincinnati, as- sistant United States treasurer.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
A Passenger Train Wrecked.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 4.-The passen- ger train on the Savannah, Florida and Western railway from Atlanta to this city was wrecked fourteen miles north of here at 7O5 o'clock tonight by the rails spreading. The Pullman sleeper was turned completely over, and the follow ing passengers were injured:
 H. G. Newdler, Louisville, Ky; chest badly hurt and injured internally.
 Mrs. H. G. Newdler; right arm crushed at elbow.
 MT and Mrs. John B. Martin of Gov ington, Ky; bruised about head and body.
 Six-year-old child of MT. and Mrs. Mar tin; fingers crushed.
 Mrs. Teal, mother of Mrs. J. B. Martin head bruised.
 R. M. Butt, back sprained and bruised about body.
 J. M. Barnett, colored porter; tempoara artery severed.
 All of the injured were brought to this city. The road was blocked by the wreck for several hours.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Saterlee Sentenced.

Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 1.-The supreme court decree affirming the decision of the lower court which sentenced Elmer s.
 Saterlee. cashier of the disrupted Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings bank, to serve four years in the state penitentiary, was made public this morning. Saterlee was arrested yesterday in Chicago. The particular charge against him upon which he Is sentenced is receiving $500 from Mrs Christina Vogt when he knew the bank was going to fail. There are thirty cases of the same character against Saterlee. which are still pending. If depends upon future prosecuting attor- neys whether Saterlee will be prosecuted on them after the expiration of his term. Saterlee's attorneys here say no appeal will be taken to the supreme court of the United States, and he will serve his term.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Funeral of Risbon wavman

Baltimore, Dec. 4.-Bishop A. w. Way man of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who died last Saturday, was buried today. The remains were con- veyed to Bethel church. on Saratoga street, early this morning under an es- cort of clergy. After lying in state until noon, the funeral service began, Bishop Gaines of Atlanta, Ga., presiding.
 Others taking part in the services were Bishop B. L. Tanner, M. B. Salter H. M. Turner, James A. Handy and B. w. Arnett; Revs. J. w. Beckett, L. w. Hen derson, w. D. Schuerman, pr. John Ian ahan F. c. Eggleston, Theodore Gould and Prof. John l.. L. Ayton. There was a great crowd at the church. and an im- mense cortege escorted the remains to Laurel cemetery, where the interment was made. Among the pall-bearers were Revs. J. B. Stanley, Philadelphia; c. s. Smith, Nashville; J. H. Henderson, New York; A. l.. Gaines, Virginia; John l.. Kniffer, Washington; w M. Hunter, Chicago; N. B. Sterrett, Charleston, and D. M. Har- per, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Andrews Expelled.

New York, Dec. 4,-William s. An drews. formerly commissioner of street cleaning and member of the Loyal Le- gion was expelled from membership in the legion by a vote of 161 to 76 at meet ing of the organization held tonight at Delmonico's. MT. Andrews was present at the meeting. but did not defend him. self in person. He left immediately after the vote was announced, and declined to be interviewed upon the action of the legion in expelling him.
 At the October meeting of the board of officers of the Loyal Legion Mir. Andrews was found guilty of five of the seven charges against him of conduct unbecom- ing an officer and a gentleman. The charges against the ex-commissioner were mostly the outgrowth of the Lexow hearings, and the two principal charges were the results of that investigation.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05

after you; am satisfied that an honest constituency will say, Well done, good and faithful servants
 T thank you, gentlemen, for these honors. I have endeavored to exhibit no passion. I realize fully the frailties of human nature and I realize fully that I have not always conducted myself as I should have done, but am satisfied you will agree with me that 1t was an error of the head and not of the heart.
 And now l bid you godspeed, and may heaven bless our state as we go forth hand in hand one heart and one people, invincible and prosperous"
 A compliment was paid to the venera- bie statesman, Ex-Congressman George D. Tillman, the convention calling on him for a speech. He spoke for a half hour dealing with national issues and praying heaven that From Reed won't be the next president"
 The convention closed its session in an impressive manner, singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again." led by Clerk Melton, and the benediction by Chaplain Parrott. The adjournment sine die was reached at 9:571A.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
MR. GLADSTONE DECLINES An Invitation From the Press
 Club of Chicago SENT THROUGH MIR. DEPEW He Is Physically Unable to Make the Long
 Journey THE ARMENIAN QUESTION DISCUSSED There Are Handwritings on the Wall Visi- ble Enough to Be Taken of an Ap- preaching Crash of an Impious,
 Iniquitous Government.
;ENT THROUGH MIR. DEPEW
HE ARMENIAN QUESTION DISCUSSED

New York, Dec. 1.-The Press club of Chicago has had an address from some speaker of distinction in the audito- rum every year for several years They invited Mr. Gladstone for 1896, and the mayor of Chicago supplemented the re- quest with a cordial invita- tion to MT. Gladstone and his family. These letters were sent to MT. Depew to be forwarded, with personal letter from him. The fol- lowing is MT. Gladstone's answer:
 Castle Chester, Nov. 5, 1S95.-Dear MT. Depew. I have had the honor to receive your letter of the goth ultimo, which for warded to me the invitation of the Press club, accompanied and countenanced by the address of the mayor of the great city of Chicago.
 T cannot fully express my sense of the honor thus done me. and l wish to add that in my opinion no cause more sacred and none more urgent than that of the Armenians has ever been brought before the citizens of our humane and enlightened country.
 Tt Is for the moment envoloped, so far as the public is concerned, in uncertain- ty, but yet there are indications that the
 
 one ancient despot of his coming doom, has again been traced visibly enough to be token of some approaching crash in Asia of a government far more impious and iniquitous.
 With these feelings I still must not blind myself to the fact of my situation. After my long public life I can attempt no public action without considering much besides the truth, and even the importance of what I might have to say, and I am far from convinced that my undertaking a public progress (for such it woulb be) at the present time would be beneficial to the Armenian cause. But all reasoning on such a question is cut short by an undescribed physical unfit ness. The blessing of good health is still vouchsafed to me, but diminished strength imperfect vision and growing deafness incapacitates me from public efforts, which more weighty considera- tions might lead me to undertake, and confine my course with others to what is purely private and of very restricted character
 !" I send this reply with much regret, but with too full an assurance of it's necessity
 'In conclusion let me hope that the in- fuence of your great, and, in such a mat ter, necessarily impartial country, will be powerfully used in the cause of right "I remain with much respect, dear MT. Depew, very faithfully yours,
 "w. E. GLADSTONE. "To Hon. Chauncey M. Depew"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
A Fast Steamer.

New York, Dec. 4.-The new Clyde line steamer Comanche, Captain Pennington, sailed this evening on her maiden trip for Charleston and Jacksonville. It is calculated that the speed of the Co., manche will enable her to reduce the time from New York to Jacksonville dncluding half days stop at Charles ton) by twenty-four hours. She left her pier apout o'clock and was reported passing out at Sandy Hook at 5:20 n m
 This is very quick time to the hook. The Comanche has berths for 200 cabin pas sengers. On this trip she takes out 250 passengers -oo
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
A Tenement Fire.

New York, Dec. 4.-The six-story sweat shop building on the corner of Attorney and Rivington streets was gutted by fire this morning. A dozen people had to be carried out of the two tenement houses on either side of the burning building. Nearly dozen other men had to drop to neighborlng roofs in order to get to houses where they could escape into the street All escaped in safety, however LOSS. $4h. .000.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
THE BATES KILLING,
Able Counsel Employed by the Alabama Di- vision of inc Travel rs Protective Associ.
 ation to Prosecute His Slayer.

Gadsden, Dec. 4.--(Special)-John l.. Gilmore, president, and E. l.. Higdon, secretary and treasurer of the Alabama division of the Travellers Protective as- sociation, were here today arranging for the prosecution of Colin Daughdrill, the man who shot and killed J. l. Bates, a travelling salesman. They have em- ployed Good, Goodhue 6 Sibert of this city and Col. s. w. John of Birming- ham as attorneys, and it is understood that the organization will fight to the bitter end.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Shoemaker Must Answer.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-Judge Thayer to- day served a rule upon Attorney William A. Shoemaker, one of the counsel of the convicted murderer H. H. Holmes, di- recting him to show cause why he should not be disbarred. The rule is returnable in the court of oyer and terminer on De- cember IA. The charge against Shoema- ker is presenting a fraudulent affidavit to the court in the Holmes murder case.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
BLOWN TO ATOMS.
One Thousand Pounds of ,Nitro-Glycer
 Exnloda With Disastrous Rasnlts

One Thousand Pounds Of Nitro-G1ycerine
 Explode With Disastrous Results.
 Butler Pa, Dec. 1.-The magazine of the Humes Torpedo company, two miles south of Butler, was blown up this morning by the explosion of 1000 pounds of nitro-glycerne. George Bester and Lewis Black, who were in the magazine, were blown to atoms, while only frag- ments and splinters remain of their horse and wagon. Buildings in Butler were shaken and much glass was shattered. Black was 20 years old. Bestor was 25 years old and leaves a widow and one child. Nothing whatever remains of the magazine building.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
MARYLANDERs COMING.
Two Thousand of Them, Including the Gov
 ernor, Start for Atlanta.

ernOf, OIafJ TOT Atlanta.
 Baltimore, Dec. 4--Never before in the history of Baltimore have the citizens gone forth to participate in public dem- onstration as they did tonight. Amid the roll of drums and the blare of trum- pets 2000 of Marylands sons and daugh- ters departed for Atlanta to take part in the celebration of Maryland day at the Cotton States and International exposi- tion next Friday. In the great excursion party was the governor of the state, with his staff; the mayor of Baltimore and members of the city council and hun dreds of well known merchants and pro- fessional men with their wives and daughters.
 Governor Brown and staff, together with civilians to the number of 800, de- parted from the union station in three special cars of Pullman sleepers between and o'clock tonight. The solid ves- tibule trains will be taken through to their destination without change Atlan- ta will be reached at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 While all was hustle around the union station, great crowd of militia was making things lively around the wharves in the lower end of the city The Co., lumbia and Jane Moseley were scheduled to leave their piers at o'clock and on them 1900 men took passage for Atlanta. ne run TesiIbeHt, Maryland'S crack military organization, mustered 600 men. the Fourth regiment had 400 in her ranks and the naval reserves and the Douglass Guards showed 200 men. Trains will meet the steamers at Portsmouth. Va. tomorrow and convey the militia to Att lanta, arriving there early Friday morn- ing.
 At Il o'clock Friday morning the mill itia will assemble in front of-the Hotel Aragon to act as escort to Governor Brown and staff, Mayor Hooper and the special guests of the committee on ar- engagements The march to the exposi- tion grounds will be participated in by the entire Baltimore contingent. Rev. ". U, Murkland will be the orator of tha day the exercises being presided oyer bv President Collier of the exposition.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Robert Watkins Frozen to Death

Winston, N. C., Dec. 4.-Robert Wat kins a married man 27 years of age. was found frozen to death in his wagon near Hay Meadow, Wilkes county. yesterday shnyr.ng. He had been over the moun- tains with load of produce When found he was sitting in the wagon. his feet on the double tree and his head lean ing against the side of the wagon.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
THE LAvRETTA WILL CASE.
Chief of the Mobile Fire Department Sub-
 poenaed on Serious Charge.

Mobile, Dec. 4.-(Special.) )-Mat Sloan, chief of the Mobile fire department, was subpoenaed by attorneys for proponent in the Lavretta will contest case to ap-. pear before the court on the charge of having tempered with the jury in the above cause. Sloan Is man of excel lent character, well known in Alabama, and the charge has created a great deak of attention
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
A Grocery Firm Assigns.

Winston, N. O., Dec. 4.--Scott & Hud- son. one of Winston's leading grocery firms, assigned today, naming w. M not yet known. The firm hopes to reopen in a few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
Extremely Low Water.

St. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 4.-There is but little over foot of water in the Missis- sippi river here. This Is the lowest rec ord in nearly twenty years. Navigation not be resumed before next spring. The river at Arlington. la, is frozen solid, and farmers are hauling their produce on the ice.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05

the ports of New York. San Francisco, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Portland, Me; Key West, Charleston, Mobile, New London, Savan- nah, Galveston, Portland, Ore; Pensa- cola, Wilmington, N. C.; San Diego, New Bedford, Portsmouth N. H.; New Haven and the ports on Puget sound and the great lakes. One million and half is to be available next July, 900 on July 1, 1897, and $S,000, ,000 each year for ten years thereafter
 A bill was introduced by MT. Voorhees, defining contempt of United States courts and fixing the maximum punish ment therefor at a fine not exceeding $500 and imprisonment for not more than three months. It also gives, under cer- tain conditions, the right of trial by jury and an appeal to the supreme court.
 APoliceman Suicides.
 Raleigh, N C., Dec. 4.-Police Officer Austin of Durham committed suicide there today by shooting himself in the head with pistol. Death was ipstan- taneous. The deed was done at his home. He was on duty yesterday, but last night he said he did not feel well. Just after he had eaten breakfast he drew a revolver, and in the presence of his wife and several children took his life. The only explanation of the sui eide is that Austin was temporarily in- sane.
 There is a movement on foot to es- tablish a bleachery at Fayetteville to cost $1 GOO. It is stated that Holtz, Dukes and other North Carolina capital ists are behind the scheme. Tests to ascertain the purity of the water are now being made. A railway is to be immediately extended from Aberdeen to Fayetteville.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-05
= ' - The Gold Reserve

Washington. Dec 1.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business today. with all withdrawals out, Is SIS, ,965, ,966.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-12-26
TURBULENT RUSSIAN JEWS.
Raid on school in Chicago
TO Drive Out the Irish.

CHICAGO. Dec. 26, 1ss5.-About four
O'clock Yesterday a telephone message
was sent to the Maxwell street station
that a mob was stoning the St. Alloy
sius School at Maxwell and Jefferson
streets. Patrolmen were sent down to
dispense the crowd. They found a mob
of Russian Jews making a regular as
sault on the school. The Sisters in charge
had closed n bottled the front doors
and fed to the basement where uhey
were hiding, expecting every minute 10
hear the mob crash through the doors
10 despoil the school.
A large band of boys and young men
were hurting bricks and paving, stones
through the windows and the bulldlng
Looked as if it had withstood a bonn
bardment of artillery. -.
The two policemen charged into the
rict and succeeded in placing three OF
the ringleaders under arrest A crowd
of-frantic women surrounded them peat
Them with fence pickets and CLUBS,
hurled stones and sticks at them. z
fried TO "trip them, SO that they might
he frampled under the crush. The. Off
GERS drew their clubs to save their lives:
The arrival OF the patrol wagon put
an end to further attempts TO rescue the
prisoners. The Clothing of the policemen
were much bruised and battered. but
thew saved the prisoners.
Ten years ago the district. was q -four
ishing Irish parish. but the Russian
exiles have gradually crowded out most
of the Irish, and the RUSSIANS nope 70
dislodge the remainder by making life
in the naighborhood uncomfortable.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-12-26
KILLED By THE TROLLEY.
Mrs. Kleiss Struck While Walking
r 1raa ls.iirand TIN Liz

Mrs. Louise Kleiss, aged As years, Of
No. As King street, West New York,
went to New York City Christmas Eve
to buy Christmas presents. She remain
ed shopping in the city longer tina she
expected, and returned to West New
York on the twelve O'Clock boat of the
Forty-second street ferry.
On the way home she walked along
the Old Fort Lee road. The night was
very dark, and there being no sidewalks
on the t~horoughfare she. walked between
the car tracks, in the middle of the road.
Very few people travel the old road at
that hour in the night, and the trolley
cars having nothing to obstruct them,
generally move along at a lively rate Of
speed. Mrs. Kleiss was near Niles ave
nue. when trolley car No. 1911 OF the North
Hudson County Railway bore down from
coming, and the motorman was unable
to see her through the darkness, until
she was but a few feet in front Of the
car.
The next moment she was struck by
the motor and hurled to the side Of the
road. The car had gone 800 feet before
it could be stopped. The motorman then
went back and found the wonnan's man
gled body. She had been killed almost
instantaneously. Coroner Volk was no.
titled and the remains Were taken to the
morsue. Mrs. Kleiss' husband went to
the morgue later and identified the
body. The lead woman leaves a daugh-
ter about 20 years of age.