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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
PROBABLY A HOAX.
No Faith in the GenSineness of the
Minnie Williams Dispatch.

Minnie II. Williams, who was formerly
a typewriter employed by Holmes, the
murderer, is known in business way
by the dealers in typewriters and the
superintendents OF stenographic agencies
doing business in this city. None q
Them however. have any confidence n
the report that she was in this city yes-
terday, and they all express the opinion
that the dispatch sent TO Holmes attor-
ney at Philadelphia, from this city, and
over the signature OF Minnie r. Williams,
was hoax perpetrated by some one IN
this city.
The police laugh at the whole business
and Western Union officials know moth
ing except the bare fact that such tele-
gram was sent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
The MAYOR OF HOBART.
He May BE Victim of the Gumry Ho-
tel Disaster.

DENVER, Col, Aug. q. IA discovery
was made in excavating under the Gumry
Hotel which raises the presumption that
W. b. Owen, a wealthy man and Mayor Of
Hobart, Ind, Is among the killed, al
though his name does not appear on the
register. There have been found in the
debris, two shirts on which are stitched
the initials "W. b. o." vest, in the
pocket OF which were business cards of
w. B. Owen, president OF the Terra Gotta
Lumber Company, the main Office of
which is in Chicago, and canvass bag
filed with samples of fine sand and clay.
w. Il. Owen generally notifies II. A.
Young, secretary of the company, when
he is about to come here, but he had not
done so this time. 1t was always his
custom to go to the Brown Hotel. Secre-
tary Young says he cannot believe that
Mr.. Owen is in Denver now, alive or dead.
Two more bodies have been taken out
OF the Gumry Hotel ruins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
INFANTS BODY FOUND.
It Was Floating In the River at Foot
of Peck Street.

While playing around the slip at the
foot OF Peck street at 9:20 this morning
Walter Rowan, about 10 years old, saw a
box floating in the water. He tried TO get
il out, but found that IL was too heavy for
him. He called upon his playmates. The
odor that came from it was such as to
drive the boys away.
The police at the Fountain street station
were notified and upon opening the box
found that it contained the body of a
child. Medical Examiner Keefe was
called and he said that il was a seven
months fetus and had been in the water
a number of days. 1t was taken to the
morgue.
There was nothing about the box or
body that gave the police any ciew to the
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

"The Heart Of Maryland" has been finish.
ed and accepted. The names of the drama s
principal people are historic, Belasco I'm
his researches going back rs far rs 1850 for
some Of his material The name of Cal.
vert, which figures prominently in tho
dramatis pcrsonm, was that Of Cecil,
baron Of Baltimore and his brother Loon
ard, first proprietary governor of the young
colony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
DEFENDERS INJURY.
A New Mast Will Probably be Put in
the Yacht.

NEW ROCHELLE, n. Y, Aug. H.-De-
fender arrived at her moorings off Pre-
MUM Point, at 7.30 p. m, yesterday, in
row OF the tug Flint. All her crew re-
tired TO rest at an early hour and at 8 p.
m. there was no sign OF activity on board.
1t Is stated here that Defenders mast was
split at the step in yesterdays race. AT
1890 this morning, however, Defender
left under sail for Bristol, followed by the
Flint. Ii is asserted that it will be neces-
sary TO put a new mast into Defender.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
Robbers Booty.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 21.-Union Pacific
tram No. s, which was held up by express
robbers, pulled into Oamha this after
noon. Express messenger Thomas Nc
Cart says the robbers did not get over FOO
for tehir trouble. They sacked the way
safe but failed TO get inside the large
safe, which contained the most valuable
racakpes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
Coventry Center.

Annie, the three-year- old daughter Of An.
drew Wiegdel, fell into the mill pond abou
O clock yesterday morning. while playing on
the bank and was drowned. Her body was re-
covered about an hour later. Medical Ex-
aminer Winsor viewed the remains but deemed
an ina uest unnecessary as there was no one
To blame for the unfortunate affair. The
child's father Is an employe of the No. mill
hora
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

A man giving his name as John Wallace
with two other men went into Wood &
Watson's hat store, SO Westminster street,
yesterday afternoon. One OF his compar-
ions bought a hat, but when the two
went out Wallace changed his old hat for
new one. The police are looking for
Wallace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

An attempt was made TO enter the va
riety store of Andy Sterrett 4S3 Eddy
street, between and 4 O'Clock this morn
ing, by cutting out light OF glass from
the front window. 1t was discovered by
officer T.. ID. CoaKley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
THIRD
EI)l ION
3::15 O'CLOCK.
CAMPBELL
Nominated by the Democrats
For Governor.

sPRINGFIELD, o.. Aug. 2l.-Ex- Governor
Campbell was nominated for Governor by
acclamation in the Democratic convention
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
signed by the President.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2l.-The President has
signed an order extending the classified SER
vice 20 include all printers and pressmen en-
ployes In the various executive departments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
CHICAGO DRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO GRAIN NOTES
QUOTED A.. p. wEEDgS.
Car Lots Today-W heat 43; corn 442;
oats 123 hogs 22, 600.
Estimates tomorrow-Wheat 100; corn
600 oats 175 hogs q, 600
Heavy shipping hogs. "a. 20a4. 90.
Wheat puts 81 is; calls 63 3-4a64.
Corn puts 36a35 7-S; calls 81 1-4a1-Sa1-4.
PROVIDENCE CLEARING HOUSE.
The clearings OF the Providence banks
today amounted. to 1885, 800.
LOCAL STOCK QUOTATIONS..
Ixo1 MILLER VAUGHAN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

COTTON.
Liverpool Cotton futures quiet and
steady at 2 advance over yesterdays close.
Estimated sales, 10, 600 bales.
NEW YORK. Cotton futures opened
strong; sales $500 balee. jan, 1853;
March 7.72; Aug. 1885, Sept 1885; Oct,
TAO; Now, I4S; Dec, 7.6S.
Live stock Markets.
.o,.~, lfx.. stoclr an tha ,o.-txox. "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Jack English made an assault upon
officer Sherman of the Central Police
Station this morning. The officer gave
the bully one or two blows from his billy,
when he gave up the fight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

The change in the counterweight sys
tenn on College street will destroy the lit
tie lawn that has grown in front of tn,
county court house and will save janitol
Sweet the trouble OF cutting the grass
thereon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

The work OF drilling holes in the rails
for use on Angel street, which is going on
in the rear of the Board OF Trade build
ing, today drew large crowd of spectators
who watched with more or less mechani.
cal insight the operations of the drilling
machine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
FOR SWEET CHARITY
The Best People on Earth, With
 Competent Volunteers, l
Gave a Splendid Concert al O'Brien's Last Night-The
 Social Session.

The Elks' concert given at 0'Brien's opera house last night for the benefit of the charities was attended fairly well con- sideEing everything.
 Those who attended were we'll pleased for the programme as rendered was pleasing one. Some of the parts were exceedingly well taken.
 The opening part by the Birmingham musicians was good introductory, and the audience appreciated it. Mrs. H. H. Sinnige, in a vocal solo, was good, as she is always.
 Miss Ethel Houston in a vocal solo and MT. Claude Seals in a cornet solo received splendid applause.
 Professor Grambs' orchestra rendered some beautiful operatic selections.
 Miss Bessie C'Brien, while evidently suffering from cold, was very good.
 A harp solo, with guitar accompaniment, by Mir. Pete Houppert, caught the audi ence, and especially the gods.
 Miss Patti Ruffner's singing was sweet and apprecative.
 The following is the programme:
 Overture Birmingh ham Musicians' band (thirty- pieces). Vocal solo, ''Vulcan's Song' (Garard), Prof. B. A. Black. Vocal solo, "Dearest Heart of My Heart'' (Reginald DeKoven), Mrs. H. H. Sinnige. Cornet solo, MT. Claude Seals. vocal s0lo lSelecCeu), MISS Gthet hous- ton.
 PART SECOND. Operatic selections ,Grambs' Opera House orchestra.
 Cornet solo, orchestral accompaniment, Mir. George Jackson.
 Vocal solo, "Iime and Tide'' (Rodney) i, Miss Bessie O'Brien. Harp solo, guitar accompaniment, Pete Houppert.
 Vocal solo (selected), Miss Patti Ruffner. Vocal solo, "Kathleen Mavourneen, '' Gen. F. s. Ferguson. Grand finale (by request, "Dixie," ac. | companied by Gram bs' orchestra, Mrs. Il :. H. Sinnige. THE SOCIAL SESSION. After the performance last night at | O'Brien's opera house the Elks had a social | session, which was well attended and which was certainly enjoyed, for every | thing was ou hand to make such an occa- l sion an enjoyable affair. About fifty people were present, and this | noble order once more made everything l merry.
 The eatabes and drinkabes were served l by Captain Paul GIlardoui, who knows
 how to serve them as no other person does. Everything went merry and all had a l splendid time. One of the principal features of the even 1 ing was the Il o'clock toast, which was l drank to the absent members. 5't | The following was the programmes: Orchestra selection, Fred L. Grambs. Piano solo, Professor Wiggand. Violin solo, R. F. Johnston. Vocal solo, Mrs. H. H. Sinnige. | Selection by brass band.
 Recitation, Miss Pruitt of Madison l vile, Ky.
 Guitar solo, Houppert and Joseph. Dancing. I'd
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
A SIMILARITY AND A DEFECT.

The clause of the constitution of Tennes- see in regard to declaring the election of Governor is very nearly the same as the constitution of Alabama upon the same subject. The Tennessee constitution reads as follows:
 The returns of every election for Governor shall be sealed up and transmitted to the seat of government by the returning officers, di- rected to the Speaker of the Senate, who shall open and publish them in the presence of a majority of each house of the General Assem- ply. The person having the highest number of votes shall be Governor; but if two or more shall be equal and highest in votes, one of them shall be chosen Governor by joint votes of both houses of the General Assembly. Con- tested elections for Governor shall be deter mined by both houses in such manner as shall be prescribed by law
 The constitution of Ala abama is the same, and is couched in the same words, with these exceptions: It includes the other 6tate officers beside the Governor; 1t directs that the returns shall be directed to the Speaker of he House Of Representatives:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
An Annual Joke.

Professor Josiah P. Cooke, we'll known head of tho chemistry department at Har- yard, had his one little joke which be per- petrated on the freshman class every year with great good humor.
 At the first lecture each year when the 200 or 300 freshmen were gathered before him in the big amphitheater in Boyleston hall Professor Cooke would bring out a small bottle containing an innocent look ing white liquid At certain stage in the lecture, after he had touched upon the tremendously destructive qualities of cer- tain chemicals, the old gentleman would pick up the vial and hold it out in his trembling fingers before the view of the whole class.
 "Gentlemen," he would say in voice full of tremors and quavers, gentlemen, this bottle contains terrible explosive. If it should drop from my hands to the foor'-and here his fingers would trem- ble alarmingly-"you would be all blown into atoms"
 Invariably this speech, combined with the pathetic trembling of the old mans fingers, would cause a commotion in the , room, and half a dozen of tho more timid freshmen on the front TOW would jump and flee precipitately. Professor Cooke would turn and look at the fleeing stu dents, and then, with broad, genial and knowing smile to the rest of the class, , which would smile back at him, he would calsfully lay tho vial back in it's little case ready to be used at the next annual
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
COLUMBIA WAKES UP
Securing the Golden Goose Now Flying Sonthward.

COLUMBIA, s. o., Jan. 14.-Colum bia has canal owned by a syndicate of eastern capitalists which has a power equal 10 IA, ,0o0 horse power already developed and plenty of sites for cotton mills. In the last year S750 ,000 electric power mill has been erected here. Seeing the promised move of the New England cotton mills to the cotton country the citizens have been consumed with desire to make this the 'future Lowell" Tonight the city council met and amid much enthusiasm the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That his honor, the mayor, is hereby authorized to appoint a commit tee of four, consisting of himself as chair man and three others, to visit the north for the purpose of interesting northern capital in the advantages to be found in this section, and to invite capitalists to make investments in the city of Columbia.
 Resolved, That the said committee is authorized and empowered to guarantee the manufacturers exemption from city taxes for period of ten years, now covered by an ordinance of the city of Columbia.
 The committee intends carrying bona fide offers of sites, etc. The board of trade will also send committee.
 The announcement is made tonight that the Richland Cotton mill will apply for a charter in few days and proceed to erect here $160, ,0C0 cotton mill, chiefly with local capital.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
TONGUE AND LEATHER
Were the Weapons Used by Young Lady on an Anonymous
 Letter Writer.

CHARLOTTE, N. o., Jan. I4.-A very pretty and neatly dressed young woman went into the Racket store of William Hood & Co. here today and inquired for John Delane, a clerk in the establish ment. Confronting him in the presence of several travelling men she produced an anonymous letter of an insulting nature, which she accused Delane of writing. At the same time sue took cowhide from bundle she carried and applied several smart and wig orous blows to the young mans head be- fore he made his escape by jumping over dry goods box. The tongue flashing the young clerk received is described as being moro severe than the cowhiding.
 The young lady was Miss May Hirt, for merly of Charleston, s. C., at which city MT. Delane met her and became engaged 10 her. She followed him to Charlotte, her family coming along with her. Here the engagement was broken off by Mr. De- lane, and at one time the young lady threatened to bring breach of promise suit against him.
 The clouds, however, rolled by and everything seemed serene until the sudden storm which burst in such fury in the Racket store today. Miss Hirt accuses MT. Delane Of writing many unsigned insulting letters to her, which, however, he strongly denies.
 Miss Hirt caused the arrest of MT. De- lane, accusing him of writing the slander- ous letters, and the mayor will hear the case tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
Winner at all the great fairs-Dr. Price T Cream Baking Powder.
A SUMMER SCHOOL

FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF TEACH FRS
 TO BE ESTABLIsHED-BIDSw WANTED.
 The last county institute of Jefferson county considered the question of estab fishing a training school for teachers, to be located somewhere in Jefferson county, the first session to be held next summer. Drs. Palmer, Phillips and Macon and Pro- fessors McAdory, Russell, Roof and Burruss were appointed committee to investigate further and to outline a plan for holding the same so as to make the school pro- nounced success, in keeping with the ad- vanced leadership of the teachers of Jeffer- son county in every enterprise looking to the progress of education.
 On Saturday in Superi tendent Me- Adory's office h the court house a very full and interesting meeting of the com nittee was held. The committee regards the proposed summer school as most de- sirabie for the white teachers of the st ate. They believe the school can be made self sustaining and great power for good. Such school held for one month in any community will give new impulse to edu- cational interests in that place, and in other ways be great benefit to the people where held. The committee invites corre- spondence from any of the townfk kof the county giving advantages in the 1way of cheap board for teachers, convenient and commodious rooms for instruction Aetc.
 It is expected to hold it's sessiork about July, to continue one month and Ibave in regular attendance at least 100 lNchers. The place offering the greatest indudefnents is likely to secure the school. The chair man of the committee invites correspond ence upon the subject of location of this summer school. The next and final meet ing of the committee will be held in Dr. Phillips office at a. m. February prior to reporting their action to the institute al Qt dat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
CONTRABAND ARMS

FOUND ON BOARD THE LAGoNDA IN-
 TENDED FOR CUBAN INsURRECTIoNIsws.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 14.-Special United States Inspector Anderson of this place went over to Fernandina today and searched the warehouse of N. B. Borden 6 Co.,, to whom the yacht Lagonda, now un- der detention, was consigned. He found 150 cases of arms and ammunition in the warehouse. The bay was dredged in the neighborhood of the suspected filibuster- ing yacht, Lagonda, and three cases of guns were brought to the surface. While Borden & Co. endeavor to treat the affair as trivial, they have engaged the services of Baker & Drew, the most prominent law firm in Fernandina, to look after their in terest
 Mirandi and Martell, who pretended to leave Jacksonville for Fernandina, are still suspected of being in hiding in the house of Cuban patriot sympathizer. Two houses are being watched by Uuited States marshals, with instructions to detain them if they attempt to leave, and it is rumored among the Cubans in Jacksonville that Marti, tue leader of the insurrectionary movement, is in Savannah.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
PERSONAL.

Capt. J. M. Faulkner of Montgomery was Tn the city yesterday.
 Mrs. M. E. Bullock of Mobile is visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. T. Broadway, at 1600 Third avenue.
 The little daughter of Mrs. Kennedy !, who has been confined with the diphthe- ria for some time, is now up and at school.
 Miss Burt Mclaughlin, who has been on visit to Miss Josephine Lathem, at 72O North Sixteent tn street, returned home yes terday afternoon.
 Mr. Rip Beasley, travelling passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters in Montgomery, was in the city yesterday.
 Twenty-Five per cent reduction on all shoes, except Canister shoes, at T. C.. King's, and $100 to the party who will dis prove the integrity of this offer for thirty days.
 Official notice has been seen out by Maj {. Charles Wheelock, right eminent grand commander of Alabama, that he has ap- pointed William s. Phillips of Birming ham to fill the vacancy in the office oI grand recorder, caused by the death o Eminent Sir Edmond R. Hastings. Thi. is a high and deserved compliment to { good man, a prominent citizen and { worthy Mason. Troy Messenger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15

it provides that the Speaker shall open and publish the returns "during the first week of the session." The Tennessee constitu- tion makes no limit of time, and this seems to be serious defect. The framers of the Alabama constitution were wiser in being more definite. We suppose it is this fail ure to specify a certain period of time within which the election of Gov ernor must be declared that is causing the trouble in Tennessee, although we have not seen this point definitely stated in any of the Tennessee papers. At any rate the Turney Democrats take the position that the investigation of the frauds charged against the Republicans on the day of the election must be made be- fore the returns are opened and published by the Speaker, and in this event the pres- ent Governor holds over until the investi- gation is concluded. The Republicans and Evans Democrats contend that the returns should be opened and published at once, and Evans, who is elected on the face of the returns. should be seated, and then the investigation might proceed. The framers of the constitution no doubt intended that the returns should be opened and published immediately upon the assembling of the Legislature or at least within few days afterward, but they did not so state in the instrument.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
Distributing Correct Time.

The revenue of the Western Union Tele- graph company for furnishing the time of day to this country amounted last year te about $l,5oo,o GOO. The company has a telegraph desk in the naval observatory in Washington. Four minutes before noon the wires of the system all over the United States are cleared of business, and tho in- stant the sun passes tho seventy fifth me- ridian electricity carries the news to every city.
 The time ball falls in New York at noon, in Chicago at II O. m., in Omaha at 10 a. m. and in San Francisco at 9 a. m. In all the large cities business houses, banks and offices are supplied with eloc- trio clocks that respond obediently to the daily mandate. They rent for $15 year, and in Now York alone over 6,00o have been put up.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
PLAY BALL.
Charleston, Macon, Mobile, Savannah and Birmingham Not in the
 New Organization.

CHATTANOOGA. Jan. H.-Tbe Southern league of basebase clubs has taken new lease of life. Ia it's annual meeting todty Charleston, Macon, Mobile andi Savannah were not represented, and their franchise 5 were voted to Chattanooga, Memphis, Little Rock and Evansville, doing away with the long jumps between places. J. B Ncklin of Chattanooga was reelected president, secretary and treasurer, and A. B. Hill of Nashville chosen vice. presi- dent.
 Today's meeting was largely a confer ence to compromise the rival interests of the Southern and the newly created Central league, which was effected by semi -consol- idation. An attempt by the Centralites to change the name to Southern Central was defeated by the presidents deciding vote.
 Henry Powers, the New Orleans tase . ball magnate, is backing the Chattanooga club, while W. H. Stallings will manage the Evansville team. The reorganization gives the south the strongest league 1t has ever had.