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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
A FALSE ALARM.

DOVER, Del, March 2).-The long ex- pected break in the contest for United States senator came today, but did not re- suit in the election of a senator. Five bal- lots were taken. The Addicks men and Massey men remained firm and voted sol- idly for their respective candidates. All oi the Higgins men, except Wilson, went to Edward G. Bradford of Wilmington on the first and second ballots, and on the third and fourth ballots went to Dr. Hiram k. Burton of Lewes. The Higgins men had decided that it was useless to longer con- tinue for one candidate and so tried tue experiment of going to others. The first and second ballots resulted: Higgins, re- publican, l; Addicks, republican, 6; Mas- sey, republican, 4; Bradford, republican, 6; Wolcott, democrat, 6; Bayard, demo- crat, 8; absent, 1. The third and fourth ballots resulted: Higgins, l; Bradford, 6; Massey, 4; Addicks, 6; Burton, 5; Wolcott, 6; Bayard, 8; absent, 4. On the fifth bal- lot all the Higgins men went back to Hig- gins and he received ' votes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
THE ARTIST GETS FINED.

PARIS, March 20.-A decision was rem dered today in the suit brought by Sir Wtl- liam Edin against James Whistler, the artist, to compel the latter to deliver Lady Edin's portrait and to pay GAO damages for having delayed the delivery. The DOT. trait was exhibited in the Champ de Mars salon, and when the salon closed the artist, owing to dispute over the price of the picture. refused to deliver 1t to Sir Wfl- liam, who thereupon instituted proceed ings. The case came to trial and Whistler stated that he had effaced the head of the portrait. Today's decision in the courts Is that Whistler is to restore the picture and return Sir Williams check. with in. terest at per cent. The artist is also con- demned to pay G20 damages and the costs of the proceedings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
CAN HE DO II?

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-rhe general impression Is that there is only one man in the city or state who can secure a settle. ment of the existing labor troubles, and nearly every one is wondering why his excelency has not made an effort in that direction Governor Foster . aetisn-in the strike in 1892 is recalled. He was accredited , with having harmoniously brought that affair readily to a conclusion, which was in time to encompass great public veal. Now 1t is believed that the governor could be equally as effective in the present emergency. But from an interview had with Governor Foster this morning it is gathered that he was not wholly responsi- ble for arranging matters before. Also he does not occupy the same relative position now as he did then. Before he was in touch ith the leaders of both sides; now hef 4ot approached or communicated with by 'elther party to the dispute. Therefore the position is recognized as very pecu- liar one, and the chief executive can do nothing to render the public assistance beyond continuing to sustain armed peace. Today passed absolutely without incident on the leyee front.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
Was the Failing of Hawaiian Min
 ister Lorain A. Thurston,
AND SECRETARY GRESHAM
Politely Requested His Govern- ment to Send Him a Ticket
 of Leave-Next.

NEW YORK March 20.-The Sun's Wash ington special says: Secretary Gresham has added another sensational feature to his career as secretary of state by demanding the recall of Lorain A. Thurston, the Ha- waiian mister to Washington. The letter tothe minister of foreign affairs of the Ha- waiian republic announcing that Minister Thurston is persona non grata to MT. Cieve- land's s administration was written Febru- ary 21, but its existence leaked out at the state department only yesterday, and then inadvertently.
 The charge against the minister is that he has been altogether too free in publicly criticising the policy of the Cleveland ad- ministration toward Hawaii and of fur nishing premalureiy for publication in formation treating Hawaiian affairs since the failure of the attempt to restore Liliou- kalani and during the trial Of the ex- queen and her accompllces in the conspiracy to lnGugurate Ieyolution.
 Minister Tnurslon last night admitted that Secretary Gresham had asked tor his recall, but refused absolutely to discuss the matter or even 10 say how he knew thatthe secreiary's s letter was written.
 The first steamer from Honolulu since the arrival there of the secretary's demand for Minister Thurston's recall is expected to arrive at San Francisco Thursday of this week, and until that time it is hardly likely that anything dt ii Iite will be known as to the reception which Secretary Gres- ham 8 letter met with at the hands of the Hawaiian government. According to in- ternational law and custom, however, the demand must be granted.
 Ire particular offense of which Minister Thurston has been guilty iu the mind of Secretary Gresham IS that of discussing in advance of their consideration by the state department certain dispatches describing the court proceedings during the trlal of Mrs. Dominis and other conspirators against the Hawaiian republic.
 In asking for his recall, however, the secretary has established precedent that he can hardly fail to follow in the case of Senor Muruaga, the Spanish minister, who during the last week has talked freely for publication of everything in connection with the Allianca incident of which he had Knowledge, and also some features touch- ing which he was profoundly ignorant.
 Senor Muruaga has moreover criticised in anything but diplomatic language the action of Secretary Gresham in demanding an apology from Spain for the insult ofs fered the United States when the Spanish gunboat fired upon the Allianca. If any diplomat ever made himself persona non grata to the government to which he was accredited that man is Senor Muruaga, minister from Spain, and Secretary Gres. ham will attend to his case as soon as he has Minister Lorain A. Thurston of Hawaii off bis hands.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
RAqE PAYERs' yOrE.

LONDON, March 2O.-In the house of Timothy Healy, member of the northern division of Lorth, giving to every rate payer in Ireland vote in the borough in which he is rated, passed its second read ing. Though the measure is simply simi. lar to the municipal franchise act, which has long been in force in England, 1t has been brought forward annually for the last twenty years and It's progress blocked by the conservative member of the house. MT. Balfour and other conservative speak, CTS today announced that they approved the measure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
NEW ORLEANS HEARD FROM. Manning, the Third Party Evangel,
 Scored Severely
  BY S70RMER ASSOCIATES In Siis Reform Organization. The States UnlimberS Her Battery.
SORMER ASSOCIATES

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-When he organized the Ballot Reform league here Manning stated in his speech that he had no object in view except the purification of the ballot in all sections oi the country.
 His recent manifesto in New York has evoked much feeling and adverse criticism from all classes. The ballot reform elo- ment criticise Manning's utterances as freely, and repudiate his sentiments to degree, as the most ultra democrats. The following comments will indicate the gen- eral drift of the criticisms:
 The States says editorially: "We have in the south great deal of corruption in our elections, so much indeed that most of us are ashamed of it; and here in Louisi- ana, located in this city, we have power ful and lest ballot reform league, which is seeking to crush out this evll. The States indorses this movement with all it's heart and soul and strength, but we do not want any iutermeddling in our aff ,1rs by northern states, by Dr. Parkhurst, MT. Recorder Golf nor Mayor Strong nor any body else outside of Louisiana, and we be- lieve such is the sentiment of the true pe0- pie of our sister state of Alabama
 Dr. H. Dickson Brun, prominent dem ocrat and leader of the reform element, says: ''Manning has shown the cloven foot. He has proved himself iusincere in his statement made at the organization of the league that he had no ax to grind. The ax has appeared. The Ballot R form league cannot afford to ally itself with any faction and relies for its success entirely upon it's separation from partisanship. If there be dirty linen to wash it must be washed by ourselves. l entirely disapprove of Man ning's utterances.''
 w. 8. Parkerson, of the leaders of the re- cent bolt from state democracy to the white republican party: of we cannot arrange our own affairs no other people can. do not care to discuss Alabama politics, but will say that consider that to attempt to drag northern interference into southern politics IS unjusti6able. 1 said so at Bos- ton, and now reiterate it. We southerners are competent to settle all our own poiti- cal differences among ourselves.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
DYNAMITE ExPLODEs,

REEDING TWO BOATS AssUNDER AND KILL
 ING MANY MEN. AMSTERDAM, March 20.-While 5000 cases containing 225, 1000 kilograms of dynamite, destined for Maaslius, were being trans- ferred by boats on the Rhine from German territory, near Lobith, yesterday evening, the cargoes of two of the boats exploded, blowing the boats and boatmen to atoms.
 Reports of the disaster are conflicting, and some have it that only ten of the men engaged in the work of removing the ex. plosive were killed, while others assert that at least twenty-five persons lost their lives. Taking into consideration the fact that 1600 cases exploded, the damage done in Lobith was not great. The shock of the explosion was felt as far as Emmerich.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
THREE STRAIGHTS..

SAVANNAH, 0a., March 20.-Brooklyn made it three straights by defeating Pitts burg here today. The game, while some- and was witnessed by about 500 people. Burns of Brooklyn knocked the ball over the fence in the fourth inning for 8 home run, bringing in a man before him. The Brooklyn team leave here tonight for tomorrow. Follow is the summary:
 Runs-Pittsburg, 5; Brooklyn, 12. Base hits Pittsburg, IS; Brooklyn, 13. Errors Pittsburg, 8; Brooklyn, 8. Batteries Pittsburg, Killeen, Jordan and Sugden 1; Brooklyn, Gumbert, Daub, Grim and Railav
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
AFTER THE GAMBLERS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 20.-L. Harris yesterday got process for the arrest of ten of the best known gamblers of the city and took steps to recover money he had lost in the local gambling houses. He claims to have lost S110, ,000 in various forms of gam bling in-t the last two years, which repre-. sents his patrimony, which consists of estates in Mississippi.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
RATHER PECULIAR.
popuLIrE COMMISSIONERS IGNORES OTHER

COlu
 BIDDERS ON BRIDGE CONTRACT.
 TROY, March 20.-[special. l-The recent rains damaged the Orion bridge in this county. Commissioner Lawrence refused to let Q contract for repairing to the lowest bidder, but let it to a brother populite instead. The work will require six days. Only sir men arc working on 1t. The peo- pie are getting restless about 1t. Three days was ample time to complete 1t. He looks at politics and not the peoples tn- terest when he contracts.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
ST. LOUIS WINS.

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-The St. Louis National League team defeated the local team today in score of 16 to 6. At tendance 500. Weather fair. Following Is the summary:
 Runs-New Orleans. 6; St. Louis, 16. Errors-New Orleans, 4; St. Louis, 9. Batteries-New Orleans, Breitenstein, Mo Dougal and Peitz; St. Louis, Twinsham, Carl and Bonding.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
GUARDIANS STATEMENT.

MANCHESTER, March 20.-The Guar dian, in its commercial article, says: This market is very firm. The advance in silver has stimulated business in many important directions. Most eastern business has be- come workable, not through any advance in prices, but owing to the increase of rates in exchange. A moderate, well distributed trade has been executed. Yarns are in good demand, but the frmness of the market cheeks sales.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
TENNESSEE E's SCANDAL.

CINCINNATI, March 20.-A special from Nashville, Tenn, says: The penitentiary scandal is Increasing in magnitude and in- volving some of the high state officials. MT. w. H. Mitchell, secretary of the Safe Deposit and Trust company of this city, has testified that he was paid S2000 for per- fecting the sale of the land on which the penitentiary is to be built, and that he eraI File and $500 to 0. c. Estsil, president of the board of railroad tax assessors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

COLUMBIA, 5. C., March 20.-Rain pre-. vented the Boston W Washington ball game here thls afternoon and Managers Selee and Schmeltz took their collection of bean eaters and senators and departed with them for Charleston, whore they will play three games next week, Friday and Saturday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
DEATH RATHER THAN DISGRACE.

COLUMBIA, s. O., March 20.-A special to the State says: Thomas Huffman killed himself at Blythewood this afternoon after being arrested by Sheriff Ellison. He was an operator at Carlton, Ga., and agent for the Southern Express company. He was accused by, the latter of embezzlement to the amount of S57. Sheriff Brooks of Carl
 ton came to take him to Georgia. It is understood the company refused to allow him to settle his shortage, as he offered to
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
SNOW AT ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 20.-The heavy sleet storm which began early last evening changed to snow at midnight and at g o'clock this morning the ground was cov- cred to depth of 6 inches. Much dam age was done to telegraph and telephone wires and street car traffic was seriously in- terrupted. The weather began clearing shortly after g o'clock this morning and the snow soon disappeared.
 BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
 The snow storm in this vicinity has been general during the past twenty four hours. Reports from southern Missouri and Illi- nois show that the storm has been severe in these sections. At Columbus, Ind. |, since this morning heavy snow storm has prevailed. Street car travel has been stopped and railway traffic greatly inn peded. The storm is the most severe in years and is still raging. The snow is 6 inches deep and is drifting.
 At Percy, Ill.,, @ steady northwest gale, with blinding snow and minute particles Of ice, is blowing at the rate of forty.two miles an hour. Snow has drifled and 4 feet deep in places, and business is practi- cally suspended today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
HOUSE BURNER HANGED

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 20.-Asnegro woman named Harrlette Taylor was hanged by a mob near Petersburg, Lincoln county, last night. She was accused of burning n house belonging to Mir. Bayless few months ago. Particulars are meager.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
KANSAS STORM SWEPT.

ATCHIsoN, Ks., March 2O.-A blindIng snow storm swept over Kansas last night. The storm extends to the Colorado line and south into Oklahoma. Railroad traf- fic was considerably interfered with.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
A TERRIFIC SIMOOM.

DENIsoN, Tex, March 20.-A terrific si- moom, filling the air with sand, swept over this section last night. Houses were un- roofed, trees blown down and a great deal of damage done. It was the most violent windstorm ever experienced in this section. So far 1t is not known that any lives were loaf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
CINCINNATI'S EXPERIENCE,

CINCINNATI, March 20.--A blizzard struck this city abous 8 o'clock this mora ing. The storm was unexpected, as the indications were for warmer weather, with rain. A heavy snow storm, preceded by a heavy hail storm, set in about 'clock and lasted nearly an honr. Nearly inches of snow had fallen between and 10 o'clock, traffic for time being almost en- tirely suspended. The streets were well nigh impossible. The various street car lines were blocked, and suburbans and residents experienced great difficulty in reaching their places of business.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
STRUCK MACON.

MACON, Ga., March 20.-A wild storm of considerable violence passed over this city this morning. No damage is reported from this section.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

of the territory covered by this, but did far greater damage. Perhaps seventy five peo- pie We re rendered homeless by this morn- ing's wind.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
COLUMBUS AND GERARD
HAVE BITTER EXPERIENCE WITH THl
 sTORM-sOME OF THE RFsuITs

sToRM-soME OF THE RESULTS.
 COLUMBUS, Ga., March 20.-A terrible cycloue and tremendous rain visited this section at o'clock this morning. he cy- clonic disturbances were greater in Girard |, Ala, across the river, opposite Columbus The roof of the fertilizer factory was car ried off and the outhouses completely de- moiished. Four houses were blown down |. Fortunately the occupants, who are cotton factory operatives, were up at the time and escaped injury.
 No loss of life occurred, but the damage to property is considerable. The amount is not estimaled. All the bridges in Girard were swept away and travellng seriously impeded.
 In Columbus the rain for several hours was the heaviest of this season, accompa- nied by violent winds, but no damage was done save that the streets were frightfully washed. The mill will close down on ac- count of the great rise in the river. The weather is still threatening.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
BASEBALL.
NO CAME.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 2O.--The New York Giants did not play today. Tbey will play tomorrow fl the weather is favorable. Friday they leave for the north.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21

COLUMBUS, Miss, March 20.-[Spe- cial. IA cold wave struck this section to- day, and the thermometer has fallen about 25 degrees, and is still falling. A regular blizzard has been blowing from the north all day. A freeze would do but little dam- age xctpt 10 gardens, as vegetation is so backward
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
Old Boreas Lets Loose and Spreads
 M Destruction Abroad.
SOME REMARKABLE FRANKS
Played by the Wind in Au- .1s guSta-Rain and Snow
 Reported.

Tuesday in this city was day to be termed one of the early days of spring. There was nothing indicative of sudden fall of the temperature, but as the shades of evening began to fall the rain clouds gathered on the horizon, and as the even ing hours crept on evidence was visible to indicate that something amiss was at hand. The,rain appeared, and as tue night grew the falling water became heavier, until at early dawn on yesterday the elements seemed to become furious and the rainfall was tremenduous.
 s' With the coming of the new day the rain ceased it's furious downpour and Old Boreas held sway. In fact his speed grew with the hours, and soon it was evident that the balmy spring was destined to again give way to old winter with his chilly blasts. The mercury began crav ling down the glass tube and the winds, as they whistled around the corners and down the chimneys, presaged a cold, uncomfortable night.
 The weather, within short space of time, became absolutely cold, and pedes- trians sought shelter as soon as possible.
 Though the winds blew hard there were no casualties reported at this office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27
A Good Reason For a Morning Nap.

1t is claimed that one of tho reasons for
the undisturbcd morning sleep, especially
for children and delicate and nervous per-
sons, is based on well understood scien-
tific theory. We are told that the vitality
of humanity is at it's lowest ebb between 2
and half past in the morning This be-
ing the case, it would naturally require
some hours to restore the equilibrium.
1t is very easy to see that If the cares of
the day are taken up before this Is secured
the individual would start in handicapped
by certain lack Of force.
Where the rest continues uninterruptedly
until tho voluntary awakening 1t standst to
reason that the system is in much better
condition to perform its allotted task. So
important to the well being Of the indiVid-
ual is this little understood and scarcely
appreciated quality that we call vitality
that it is we'll worth while to see to 1t that
every condition is made as favorable as
possible. To this end undisturbed rest,
with the best surroundings, Is thing to
which a good deal more attention should
be paid.-New York Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27
Thirsty and He Liked Wine.
.nst omen O small bottle!"

"Just open O small bottleP'
He was a tall, countrifed looking man,
who walked up to the bar in a Broadway
saloon and gave the order. In one hand he
carried little black satchel.
The bartender learned his favorite brand
and drawing the cork was about to pour
the wine into regulation glass.
"Not on your life," said the man,
stretching forth his hand. sect big
glass that will hold the pint"
This was done. The man dashed 1t OF
at single gllp, smacking his lips and
murmured, "That's pretty good" Then
he opened the satchel, pulled out roll OF
bills, from which he separated what he
called "f1ve spot" and handed it over.
When the bartender held out his change,
the man said:
"Keep it and open another BOTTLE"
And this man went through the opera
ton until he had disposed Of seven bottles,
having been standing at the bar about half
an hour and saying nothing more than
was necessary to give his order. He then
walked to q chair, placed his satchel on the
seat and himself on top Of that and fell
asleep. He awoke In 15 minutes, grabbed
his satchel and shot through the door. No
one il the saloon had ever seen him before,
but the bartender would like to have him
as steady cUstomer.-Ncw York Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27


have never known man to be frightened
to death, but very frequently have seen
soldiers totally paralyzed by fear, 80 much
80 that they were incapable Of using their
muscles or Of uttering coherent sentence.
These were cases Of what should call
temporary paralysis. I do not know wheth-
or the effects were permanent, as did not
sec the men afterward, but would not be
at all surprised if some Of them resulted In
permanent disability or even fatally. I re-
member one case in particular, where
soldier being exposed to unexpected danger
was so paralyzed that he stood motionless
with blank expression upon his face
while his comrades retreated In disorder.
This man was shot standing like statue
with his gun in his hand, as fixed as II he
had been frozen. have known other cases
in which men have been so affected by fear
that they lost the power of speech, although
they were able to use their muscles"
General Hawley says: II think 1t Is en-
tirely possible to scare man to death, al
though must say that have no knowl-
edge Of any particular case A man OF
strong imagination and susceptible to e1-
ternal influences might be easily fright
ened into conyulsions, or his mind might
be so worked upon as to drive him insane
I have known several men to die OF home
sickness or nostalgia, which is distinct
disease and one of the most terrible that q
person can be afflicted with"
General Charles F. Manderson said: II
have known men to be dreadfully scared
and have heard of cases where they were
frightened to DEATH but never saw one
I have known men to die Of insignificant
wounds when was sure that the cause OF
their death was only fright, anxiety or
homesickness, which, as all may know, are
very aggravating in cases of Inflammation.
Certain people are SO constituted that they
are naturally towards, just as others have
uncomfortable tempers.
"In my own regiment there was q SER
geant who at the battle Of Rich Noun
tain, W. Va, conducted himself with ex-
ceptional GOODNESS, and as a result Of 1t
was promoted to be lieutenant, but at
Shiloh he was so frightened that he actual
" fed from the field and did not return to
the regiment for several days. He was
such an excellent officer in every other re-
spect that we thought we would give him
another chance, but whenever we went
into O fight no exercise Of the will power
or any amount of entreaty or persuasion
or intimidation could bring him to his
senses, and he was finally placed in a posi-
tion on the staff where it was not necessary
that he should be in the line Of battle dur
ing an engagement"