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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
CAPTAIN HUGHES ON TRIAL
Three Spanards, in the Pay of the Pnkertons, Testify That Men and Arms
 Were Landed.

Charleston, s. C., Dec. 6.-The case or the United States against the steamer I,aurada and Captain Hughes. her mas ter. for an alleged violation of the neu- trality laws in carrying men and arms to assist the Cuban insurgents, came up before Judge w. H. Brawl in the United States district court today. The case IS one which has excited much interest throughout the country and the court room was completely filled with interest," ed spectators. Captain Hughes, who sat inside the sailing, was represented by Ex- Senator M. c. Butler and MT J. F. K. Bryan of Charleston. United States Dis trict Attorney w. P. Murphy was as- sisted by Assistant United States Attor- ney-General Whitney, MT. Mollett Pre- vost of New York and Assistant United States District Attorney Hughes. The indictment when read showed that the Laurada was charged with having taken a company of soldiers and large quan- tity of munitions of war to the Cuban insurgents during the latter part or Oc- tober. The days proceedings consisted in the direct and indirect examination of three Spaniards. who claim to have been on the Laurada during the October trip to Cuba. These men, all of whom said they were citizens of Spain, gave virtually the same testimony. They said that they had been employed as firemen on the Laurada. The vessel nad sailed from New York about 6.30 D. m. October 21. When about two miles off the Scot land lightship she had stopped and waited for two tugs, which had ap- preached her from the sea. The tugs had put aboard of her thirty-five men and a number of boxes of arms and ammunition. During the voyage the men had drilled constantly below decks. and one of them told the witnesses that they were going to fight for Cuban lib- erty. The witnesses said that the coast of Cuba had been reached on the even- ing of October 27. The Laurada had gone in within 200 yards of the shore and them landed the men and ammunition taken from the tugs. The vessel had then gone to Kingston and taken on a cargo of fruit. The witnesses said that when they returned to New York Captain Hughes had not paid their wages and they had gone to the Spanish consul. They admitted that the Pinkerton men had approached them and that they were receiving $2 per day and their expenses from the Pinkertons. The testimony of the witnesses was taken through an in- terpreter, as none of them could speak English. The case will be continued to- nn
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

Suit was brought by the administrator of the deceased, which was decided to- day by jury in favor of the company after an extended and very able charge delivered by Judge Parlange on the two points of contention. These were that Captain Beanham had secured his policy on the representation that he held no other life insurance. and that the suicide alleged by plaintiff cancelled the policy. The court charged that if it. was known to the defendant company at any time subsequent to the issuance of the policy that Captain Beanham had other poll cies. and that with this Knowledge the life insurance company failed to cancel their policy they forfeited their right to raise the contentious; also, if when Cap tain Beanham applied to the company and obtained the policy on the presenta- tion that he had no other life insurance, if the agent knew to the contrary Che agent having so testified) then the com pany through its agent forfeited it's right to this contention, and the company was liable in this respect and the policy valid.
 Without reviewing the evidence the judge charged that suicide was never presumed, and that plaintiff had to es- tablish the proposition of suicide to the satisfaction of the jury and to the ex- cluslon of any other reasonable hypoth- eSis
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Hathorn Cnnfasses-

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 6.-F. D. Hathorn the Perry county farmer who hired negro named Thompson Wade to mur- der his wife few weeks ago, and who with the negro, was recently convicted and sentenced to hang January 8, has made lengthy confession, in which he says his wife was so insanely jealous that living with her was impossible. He had tried to make her agree to a separa- tion and division Of their property, but she would not. He became involved with another woman and she first sug- gested that he kill his wife. The idea grew with him and he hired the negro to do the deed Mrs Hathorn was shot to death while sitting in her room with her children and husband and it was one of the most diabolical crimes ever committed in Mississipni
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
ENGLAND'S ANSWER.
Its Contents Will Probably Not Be Known Until After the Holidays, Due to Mr.
 CIeveland's Absence.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Lord Salisbury s reply to Secretary Olneys dispatch, which, according to the presidents mes sage called upon the British government for a definite answer to the question whether it would or would not submit the territorial controversy between itself and Venezuela in it's entirety to an impartial arbitra tion, was received by Ambassador Pauncefote this evening. It will be hand ed to Secretary Olney tomorrow. At the same time that the formal reply was transmitted to the British ambassador here another copy (according to diplo- matic custom) was handed to MT. Bay ard our ambassador in London, through whom, last July, Secretary OlneyS orlgl- nal note was presented to the BrltlSn foreign office, Sir Julian Pauncefote being then absent in England on a vacation. This copy was undoubtedly placed in MT. Bayard's possession some days before the presidents message was presented to congress. It Is inconceivable that in matter of such importance some inkling of its contents should not have been conn municated by cable to Secretary Olney prior to the framing of the presidents message. Bearing in view on this point the passage in the message in which the president says that he is satisfied If one of the powers concerned is permitted to draw an arbi trary line through the terri tory III uoOd te anu ueCldIt lHdl II VIII submit to arbitration only the portion lying on one side of it, Twill be regarded as having much significance"
 There is a promise in the presidents message that when the text of the answer of the British government, expected shortly, shall have been received further communica tion on the subject will prob ably be made to congress"
 Of course this cannot be done while the president is absent duck shooting, and the proba bilities seem to be that the cor respondence will not see the light until after the Christmas holidays unless it should be made public on the other side tl, 4 io
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
PATTERSON ON THE MESSAGE He Hasn't Read It, But He Believes Moth
 ing Will Come of It.


 Omaha, Neb., Dec. 6.-Colonel Henry Watterson, being asked his views on the presidents message, replied:
 T haven't read the message, and what's more, I don't think I shall read 1t. Nothing will come of it. Congress will not do anything at all, and, if the repub- licans are wise, they will simply pass the appropriation bills and go home. With different political majorities in the two houses and MT. Cleveland in the presi- dents chair, it is idle to hope for any agreement upon any important matters of legislation
 You say there are more sensational recommendations in the message than were predicted, and that the chief feature is in the part urging the retirement of the greenbacks. We'll they ought to be retired. but I don't think they will be. It must be remembered, too, that our na- tional banking system rests upon the na- tional debt, and that if the national debt is wiped out we wipe out the whole na- tional banking system with 1t. That is one of the best banking systems In the world, and ought to be maintained. Of course there is no immediate danger threatening it, and there won't be if the volume of national debt continues to be increased as 1t has been during the last five years
 q did refer in my lecture to the demo- crauc party Tn lo60 being then as now, hopelessly divided. That is the truth. It Is impossible for the democratic party to win in the coming election. It is true that the party got together again after 1860, and 1t may get together once more. But ever since the war it has been noth- ing but loose bundle of warning fac tions. It has been utterly incapable of any affirmative policy. I have almost concluded that am through with poll tics. My interest in politics is-now solely personal. I am going to be abroad during the campaign of next year. I shall sail for Europe on April 3 and remain away w hole wear"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
The Barbers Win.

Chicago. Dec. 6.-The Journeymen Bar bers' association secured a notable vic tory this morning over the opponents of the Sunday closing law. Judge Windes denied the right of prohibition against Justice Lee issuing any more warrants against the boss barbers asked for by Manager Eden of the Great Northern hotel barber shop The court held that MT. Eden had other remedies at law be- sides the writ of prohibition.
 After the decision was made the bar ber's union made a proposition to the boss barbers that all prosecutions should cease hereafter until the supreme court handed down a decision on the constitu- tionality of the Sunday closing law pro vided the shop owners would agree to obey the law until that time.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Durant's Last Hope Gone.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-Judge Murphy this morning denied the motion for a new trial in the case of W. H. T. Durant. con victed of the murder of Blanche Lamont. and ordered that he be turned over to the warden of San Quentin prison to be kept until the day has been fixed for passing sentence upon him. Judge Murphy said he approved the verdict of the jury, it be- ing the only one that could have been rendered under the circumstances. The defense gave notice of an appeal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
E. Y. SATTERLEE ELECTED.
On the Fourth Ballot He Was Chosen Bishop of the New Diocese ofWash-
 ngton.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Episcopal di- ocesan convention of the new diocese of Washington today. on the fourth ballot. elected as bishop Rev. E. Y. Satterlee of Calvary church, New York. He re- ceived 45 votes out of a total of 63 Rev. Dr. McKim, one of the candidates. moved to make Dr. Satterlee's election unani- nous, which was done. The salary of the bishop has been fixed at $h000 without residence. The new bishop is not re- garded as belonging to either section of the two divisions into which the Epis- copal church is popularly divided. Though he succeeded in the rectorship of Calvary church, New York. the Rev. Dr. Washburn the acknowledged leader of the so-called Broad church. party, his ministrations have been equally ac- ceptable to those holding divergent views of church policy. He was born in the city of New York on the 11th of January, 1S43 and was graduated from Columbia in 1863. and at the General Theological Seminary of New York three years later. The same year he was ordained deacon and in 1867 he was made pres ident From 1870 to 1875 he was assistant rector of the Episcopal from 1875 to 1882 was its rector. Tn the latter year he was placed in charge of Calvary church in New York city, and
 
 quite voluminous writer and an ener- getic speaker
 Prior to the election of bishop today the Episcopal convention passed unan- imousIy the following resolution of sym pathy with the Armenians
 Resolved That this primary convention of the Protestant Episcopal church in the diocese of Washington extend to the Armenians in Europe and Asiatic T'ilr- key their profound sympathy in the fear full prosecutions through which they are now passing, and that the parish In the new diocese be requested to make vol untary collection to be given to the Ar menian committee in New York.
 As originally proposed the resolutions called upon congress to use their fullest powers to secure to American missiona- ries and civilians in Turkey the most rigid security and protection to person and property. Many delegates consid. cred this a reflection on President Cleve- land. and 1t was speedily modified by the substitution of the words. executive au- thority of the government" instead of congress.
 One of the most prominent of the lay delegates Hon. J. c. Bancroft Davis. three times assistant secretary of state under republicans. not only opposed this section and caused 1t to be stricken out,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Rebel Loa ders Unite.

Madrid Dec. GA special dispatch from Santa Clara, Cuba. to the Impar- cal. confirms the reports that the rebel leaders, Maceo. Gomez. Roloff and Sera- fin Sanchez. have united their forces, and are now leading an army whose strength is variously stated to be from 4000 to 5000 men. The intention of the rebels, the dispatch says, is to make strong and calculated effort to invade the district of Matazaua, put a stop to agricultural work. destroy crops and inflict other damage. The correspondent asserts that the ruin of the combined army is imqni- ncnt. owing to the difficulties in the way of il. eir ref real
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07

but declared from his long experience in diplomatic affairs of the nation that such resolutions embarrassed and ham, pered the executive instead of strength ening it's hands or encouraging it's ac- tions. Though differing in political faith from Secretary Olney, he said he had confidence in that officials ability, in- tegrity and conscientious decision to do everything possible for the protection of American interests everywhere. He could vouch that there was no necessity for requesting MT. Olney to exert his full est authority in the matter. Judge Da- wis remarks were enthusiastically in- dorsed by all the delegates
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
LAVRETTA WILL CASE.
Motion to Divide the Costs and for a New rial Denied by the Court-Costs and
 Attorneys Fees Over $50000

Mobile, Dec. 6.-(Special.(-A motion was argued in the probate court today for new trial of the famous LaVretta will case on the ground that the jury had been tempered with and that the press of the city had biased the minds of the jurymen through publication of the gar bled reports of the proceedings. Attor- neys for the proponent also asked that the costs of the case be divided between contestants and proponent. Both mo- tions were denied by the court It is said that the costs including attorneys fees, will amount to considerably more than s50,U00.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
The Purvis Reward Increased.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. Ex-Governor Stone has increased the reward for Will Purvis, the Marion county Whitecap murderer. from s250 to s750. Purvis, who was under sentence to hang December 12, was released from jail two weeks ago by a mob of 100 men and is supposed to be hiding in Texas, where he has sev- eral relatives. Purvis Is the same one who was hung year ago, but who es- caped death through the bungling or connivance of the sheriff.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Fire in the Assay Office.

New York, Dec. GA slight fire broke out in the assay office in Wall street this morning. The flames were soon brought under control. however, and little damage was done. The fire started in the smelt- ing room. The doors were locked and nobody was allowed to enter, because there were 8. .OOO, ,OO0 in the hall.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
A CUBAN PETITION.
It Contains o2, 200 Signatures of People All
 Over the Land.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Representative Royce of Indiana has a monster petition for the recognition of the Cubans as bel ligerents. which he will present to the house tomorrow. It originated at Elk hart. Ind. ard has been circulated through every state and territory in the union. containing 92,2 200 signatures. Penn sylvania leads in the number of signers, with 9S75, and Illinois comes second with S72S The petition is in the interest of humanity and the cause of freedom, and requests congress to take such action as shall result in the speedy recognition as belligerents of the Cuban patriots in their struggle for freedom.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
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 TO Break inc Record

Cleveland, O., Dec. 6.-On December 20 the Big Four company will endeavor to day seven Wagner sleepers, loaded with Cleveland school teachers. will leave for Atlanta. The Big Four has placed at their disposal the fastest engines and best engineers. The intention is to break the record of the recent chamber of com merce train to Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
Mrs. Henry s. Haines Dead.

Savannah, Dec. 6-Mrs. Henry 5. Haines, wife of Col. H. s. Haines, for merly president of the Plant system, and the president of the Southern States Freight association, died last night In Atlanta. Her funeral will take place in Savannah, her former home, tomorrow evening"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
A SIooeOO0 Fire.

New York, Dec. 6.--Ffre started in the six-story bonded warehouse of Elliott F. Driggs, at Jefferson, Water and South streets, this morning, and before it was gotten under control 1t had done about $1OO,00 damage. In the building was stored spices. .firecra ckers. tea, tobacco. cinnamon and other East India and Chi. ma conslgnments.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
AN INSURANCE CASE.
The Jury Decided in Favor of the Insuranc

The Jury Decided in Favor of the Insurance
 Company.
 New Orleans Dec. 6-An important in- surance case was decided in the United States circuit court here today. The sem sationa1 death of Capt. w. H. Beanham, police commissioner and prominent in military circles it will be remembered, strongly pointed to suicide. He held policy in the Preferred Accident snsur- ance company, which the company de. clined to pay, claiming that the suicide of the holder rendered the policy vaid-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
HELPING THE FARMERS.
Banks Offer to Lend Money at Per Cen f on Spot Cotton.

lf on Spot Cotton.
 New Orleans, Dec. 6.-When the stock of cotton on hand at Shreveport was posted up at the cotton exchange today it attracted considerable attention, be- cause 1t is the largest stock recorded at that place in many years.
 Members of the exchange think that it Indicates that the market is likely to be much ltirmer in the future. It has de- velpped in the past few days that some of the local county banks are anxious to advance on spot cotton. The First Na- tional bank of Shreveport has announc- ed that it is now ready to lend money in any reasonable quantities on "spot" cotton at per cent. This action of the banks puts the producer above the reach of the speculator and it is hailed with satisfaction by every one outside that class.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
A County Comm,ssioner Clone.

Columbus. Dec. GA special to the Press from Newark. O., says that Her bert Atherton. county commissioner, has absconded, desertng his family and taking S5000 with him. having mort gagged his property for all 1t Is worth. It is believed he has gone with the wife of a railway brakeman, with whom he has been intimate. The county loses notb-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-07
A Great Cathedral.

Chicago. Dec. 6.--B!shop, Nicholas has been instructed by the holy synod of St Petersburg to build d great cathedral in Chicago to cost not less than $500,000.
Evening journal., 1895-01-15
THE k.Y.STOCK MARKET
T.D..Hooper & Co.'s Dispatch
BY Private Wires.
THE LATEST WALL STREET NEWS

Brief Selling Movement Started "a Ohi-
cage Cas- Sugar Continues 20 Drop.
WhIskey Trust Allowed to Reoeds Frac-
tioLaiIy Earnings Of the r., w. b.
Railroad.
Special Dispatch Evening Journal
NEw YoRK. Jan 10 IS p. m.-There
were few brief intervals of drmness,
accompanied by spasmodic rallies In to-
days stock market. but the general
tendency was downward, particularly on
the appearance of pressure to sell the
grangers In the 6nsl dealings.
The delay In reaching final vote by
the Senate Inter-sia ate Commerce Commis
sion on the railroad pooling bill and the In
vitation to Senators to present their views
| furnished the excuse for these attacks
as soon as the arbitrsge business be
tween here and London was over for the
day.
Europe bought y P. on information
that founding bill would soon be intro
duced in both houses but the stock de
clined later, on the unfsvorable Novem-
ber exhibit showing net earnings OF
$495, 600. decrease Of $4s6 600
The temporary restraining order
granted by Judge Tuthill. In Chicago,
against accepting the vote cast by the
Fidelity Trust Company and forbiddine
the payment Of future dividends started
a brisk selling movement in Chicago
gas, but ou the intimation that com
promise had been arranged and new
slate tixed up fer the incoming board Of
directors there was a sharp rally, the
bears having overstocked their market
Sugar continued to drop all day on the
proposed introduction of Wilson's bill II
the House TO abrogate the difereutia
duty on refined sugar, although 1t i
well known that such measure canno
possibly pass the Senate
whiskey trust was allowed to reced
fractionally by inside manipulaters AM
there was nothing done In 1t except ol
matched orders
Lake Erie and Wester declared divi
dend OF II per cent on the premium pay
able February l5, and special meetint
of stock holders will be held on Peon
} February to approve of th
I acquisition Of the indianapolis, Deeatu
and Springfield and to authorize th
extension Of the frst and second mort
Cages on the latter road II necessary
5 The Philadelphia, Wilmington an
b Baltimore earned for the year endin
I October II, 1894. $2. GAG 62s. decreai
/ Of $500, 75l. Weekly exports Of mel
! chandise from this port, 81 6l6.72
3 $500, 600 gold will be exported tomorrow
Money per cent
Chicago olose-Wheat, May 57l BIZ
corn, May All bid; oats, May 8o5 BIZ
pork, May II 60 bid lard May 6 80
Evening journal., 1895-01-15
4 GREAT RAILROAD SCHEME.

Route Across the Peninsula From y uaens-
town and Through to Sussex County,
Passing Near BrIdgevills and George
town.
CENTRRvILLE, Nd. Jan. 10 The active
operations Of the promoters Of the Queen
Anne's railroad indicate an early begin
ming OF construction. Wilmer Emory
he's Just returned from weeks drive
through Delaware over the proposed
route from Denton TO some suitable point
on the Delaware bay or Atlantic ocean
The most feasible route he finds would
be through Sussex county, passing near
Bddgeyllle and Georgetown TO Lewes
aud thence TO Rehoboth- This would
place the shipping facilities OF Lewes
and the summer pleasures of Rehoboth
within four hours journey from Balti
more. The distance is about ninety five
miles
IL Is proposed to have a line of fast
steamers from Baltimore to Queenstown
- the most direct point of connection
with the Eastern Shore-and from there
the railroad will run to Rehoboth through
Denton, Md and the chief business
towns of Southern Delaware, with
branches to Orumpton, on the Chester
river, Ia the upper part OF Queen Annes,
and to Easton, In Talbot
These lines would pass through sec
! tion Of country unsurpassed In IT'S adapt
ability TO trucking, fruit growing and
| the production Of cereals, BY economy
in time as well as In cost of Transports
tion, they would make Baltimore tbs
market for large amount OF produc
tions heretofore monopolized by Phila
delphia They would open the quickest
possible route to Baltimore from Queer
| Anne's, Talbot and Caroline counties ant
| from Southern Delaware
The company has secured q charte
for its proposed lines in Maryland, lans
on Wednesday application will be mad
TO the Delaware Legislature for authorit.
to run through that estate. Mr. Emor.
states that the people there are on
thusiastic over the proposition, AM
numerous petitions for the desire
charter are being signed BY the bustnes
men OF the different towns near whie
the road will be built W. II. Bosley, Q
baltimore. the president Of the COMPANY
has received the assurance OF inhuentis
members Of the Legislature thai the
will do all In their power to have th
charter granted.