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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
DRIVEN ONAA CORAL REEF
And HaAos sSj Hole Stove in Her Side
 lcs Went Down.
r [ : PASSENGERS SWIM ASHORE
The Ste ST Romero Sent to the Rescue of The Known to Be saved-"Help the Survivors, Is Uncle
 Sam's Instructions

San Francisco, May 91.-The following special dispatch from the Chronicles correspondent in the City of Mexico contains the awful tidngs of the Coli mas fate:
 City of Mexico, May 30.-It is now 2 D. m., and not single press dispatch has been received over the government wires from Manzanillo. The single wire circuit between Manzanillo and the City of Mexico has been kept at glowing heat all day with official telegrams addressed to and sent by the secretary of war, Don, Pedro J. Hinokosa, though few have also been received by Maj. R. B. Cor such the Mexican representative of the Pacific Mail Steamship company in this capital.
 The substance of these dispatches as received up to this time Is as follows: About o'clock on the morning of the 27th, in latitude IS degrees, 3S minutes north, and longitude 104 degrees, IA minutes west the Colima was struck by a powerful wind and was driven upon a coral reef and sunk, with large hole stove in her side near the brow. Capt. J. F. Taylor, after displaying mas terly skill in the management of the vessel, was killed by a falling mast. The first pilot and first engineer were also killed, and soon after the boat struck the reef she went down in 1S0 fathoms of water.
 Nearly twenty-four hours later the coast line steamer San Juan picked up sixteen survivors and carried them into the port Of Manzanillo. Five others swam ashore at Coahuayuanok and five more, three cabin passengers and two sailors, were subsequently, rescued by a government boat sent by the Pa eific Mail company at Manzanilo.
 One hundred and eighty-eight persons are known to have been drowned and twenty-six were saved.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
RICHMOND TIT PLACE.

Chosen as Permanent Headquarters of the
 Wholesale Grocers.
 Atlanta, May 31.-The Southern Whole sale Grocers' association elected officers today and adjourned to meet next year in Richmond. That city was chosen as permanent headquarters. All the old officers were reelected. as follows:
 President E. G. Leigh; secretary E. E. Hoker; treasurer, John D. Blair: vice presidents, w. B. Lockett and w F Vandiver
 Richmond was the only city in the field for national headquarters. This afternoon the delegates were enter tained by the local grocers at the Pied mont Driving club.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Spread by President GreiI of the Commercial
 and Industrial Association.
TO HONOR JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORY
EIewark, N. J., Capitalists Enthused Over the South Alabama and Gulf Road
 Rev. Gilbert M. Roper Dead General and Personal.
Age-Heraid Bureau, Exchange Hotel,

Montgomery, May 3l.
 Montgomery business men have at last aroused from their state of restful quiet and ease, and have gone to work on the right lines for the upbuilding of the city.
 Since MT. Jacob Griefs induction into the office of president of the Com mercial and Industrial association of this city and the promulgation of his Peo- ple's Cotton factory on the cooperative plan idea, the association has become invigorated, and is indeed a working body, and can no longer in justice be fla cetiously alluded to as "The Resulting association"
 The cotton mill subscription books were opened not more than week ago, and already in the neighborhood of $3O,- OOA, in sums of from $50 to $500O, have been voluntarily subscribed to the capi- tai stock by citizens.
 The soliciting committees are divided into classes; for instance, committee of real estate men will solicit from the real estate men, bankers from bankers etc. President Griel has been absent for a week attending the meeting of whole sale grocers in Atlanta, but will return tomorrow, and the committees. under his direction, will get to work in earnest on the first of the week. The business men and citizens of Montg are intensely interested in the cotton mill scheme, and signify their willingness to subscribe for stock in large quantities The outlook now is that capital enough will be raised for the operation of at least two mills, and perhaps more.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
South Carolina Case Advanced.

Richmond, Va, May 31-Chief Justice Fuller and Judges Simonton and Hughes presided in the United States circuit court of appeals here today, when the South Carolina registration case came up. The title of the case is W. Briggs Green, applicant, vs. Lawrence P. Mil Ter, appellee; appeal from the circuit court of South Carolina, interlocutory orders of Judge Golf in the registration cases. The motion on behalf of the state of SouthGarolina to docket and advance the case was argued by William A. Bar Der, attorney-general of South Carolina, and Edward A. McCrady for appellant, and Henry N. O Bear for appellee, resist ing the motion. 1t was held unanimous ly that this court has Jurisdiction. The case was ordered docketed, and the day for argument to be fixed. After this matter had been disposed of, Judge Golf took the place of Judge Simonton on the bench. June was the date fixed for hearing argument in the South Carolina appeal cases.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
ON THE sCAFFoLn
One Negro Denies His Guilt-Another Con
 tented to Die

One Negro Denies His Guilt-Another Con
 tented to Die
 St. Louis Mo-, May 31-A special to the Chronicle from Murphysboro. H.. says that Frank Jeffrey and Dug Hen derson. the two murderers. spent last night in singing and praying. This morning at S:15 o'clock Sheriff Wells conducted Jeffrey and Henderson to the scaffold.
 When on the scaffold Henderson said: T hope to meet you all in heaven" Jeff frey said: Pm innocent of this crime. :" The sheriff then sprung the trap. and af- ter hanging thirty minutes the men were pronounced dead.
 Jeffrey and Henderson paid the death penalty for murderlng companion named James Towle. whom they had previously robbed of $25
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
FIorida Bimetallists oreanize.

Jacksonville. Fla. May 31-A large number fcitizens met at the board of trade rooms this afternoon and formed a bimetallic league. Dr. G. Troup Max well was chosen president and w H. Eddy secretary. committee was ap- pointed to push the work. Resolutions were introduced denoun ,inh th1 demone- tization of silver as crime committed by congress at the instigation of crad- itors. The resolutions also demand the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. independent of other nations. and the restoration of its full legal tender quality.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
An Estimable LndY Dead.

Ozark, May 31.-(Special)- )-Mrs. A. D. Wall of this place died this morning after an illnesa of a few days. She was burieA this afternoon at o'clock. Mrs Wall was an estimable lady and leaves hus- band, several children and large fam fly connection, all of whom have the sym pathy of this community. She was a widow when married to Mir. Wall, about year since. Her maiden name was Bowling, the name of one of the largest families in the county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Stole a Sponging Vessel.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 31.-on Wednesday night sponging vessel, fully provisioned, was stolen from it's moorings at Key West and has since been missing. The vessel was presum- ably taken by Cuban sympathizers. A soldier deserted from the United States barracks at the same point and is supposed to have joined the sloop. The United States and state authorities are searching for the fugitive vessel in the waters of the gulf and bay
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Lynched by Negroes.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 31.-In Colum- bia county Wednesday night James Freeman, a negro, attempted to ravish the wife of Frank Corsele, ,also colored. Freeman was arrested yesterday and last night three officers started with him to Lake City to place him in jail About half way the prisoner was taken from the guards by a mob, tied to a post and shot to death. The mob was composed partly of negroes Near the same place a negro was lynched three weeks ago for similar crime
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Another Good Thing.

Messrs. J. w. Durr. F. B. Fiske. J. G. Seibs, D. r. Lowe. J. P. Ferrall, w. J. Orum r. H. Merritt, W. J. R. Thomp' son. w. M Marks and J. P. O'Conner, cotton factors and shippers, have organ ized themselves into a committee Of the Commercial and Industrial association on the cotton trade and will set to work, in fact are already at work, to increase Montgomery cotton trade and make 1t what it should be.-a state and general market for the fleecy staple. This com mittee is composed of the best known and strongest cotton men in the state, and the people are confident of results from their labors. Their work will also look to the increasing of the cotton ship ments through the port of Mobile.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
AGAINST STRIKE.

The Sentiment of the Ohio Miners Conven-
 ton at Columbus.
 Columbus, O., May 31.-The Ohio min CTS convention, which met today is plainly against any strike in any dis trict. The one desire seems to be to get back to work upon as favorable terms as possible, so as to make the settle ment local instead of a general issue The meeting this morning was devoted to the discussion of the situation and to considering the miners side as 1t will be presented in a meeting between a com mittee of miners and one of the opera tors
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Lake Steamers Collide.

Alpena, Mich May 31.-The steamers Norman and Jack were in collision in dense fog near Middle island Lake Hu- ron, last night. The Norman sank, car rying down with her the stewards wire. the watchman and deck hand. The Jack was afoat when last heard from, but was in very badly damaged condition. Her cap tain, mates and engineer refused to leave her, and are still on board. The re- mainder of the Jacks crew and that of the Norman took life rafts and small boats, and were picked up by the steam barge Sickan and landed here this morn- ing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

resolution of the United Confederate Veterans in convention assembled The constitution of this camp also requires that the day shall be observed with ap- propriate ceremonies. Everybody, and the ladies especially, are invited to at tend the meeting. Several speeches will be delivered.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter D. Wellborn of New Orleans are visiting MT. and Mrs W. F. Dent, on Sayre street MT We'll born is president of the Chalmette In surance company of New Orleans.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
A STEAMER TO THE RESCUE.
The Colima 6 Total Loss-T -Twenty-Six
 Known to Be Saved.

The Colima 6 Total Loss -Twenty-Six
 Known to Be Saved.
 San Francisco, May 31.-The Pacific Mail companys agents last night re- ceived the following from their agents at Manzanillo: Having received news that the people can be saved at Boca Apiza. San Jelmo, the steamer Romero has started and will go with the steam CT Mazatlan today with the personnel of this agency. Will wire particulars. The steamer Colima cannot be got af1oat again. The steamer is a loss.
 Boca ApiZa is at the mouth of San Jelmo river some distance from Man zanillo, and news from there is very meager not giving the number of per sons who reached that point
 Latest advices state that twenty-six persons are known to have been saved so far, leaving 1S7 unaccounted for.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
To Perfect Arrangements.

Messrs. H. B. Pickering, George l.. Moore and the party of eight Newark, N. J., capitalists. who have been for weeks tour of inspection over the route of the projected South Alabama and Gulf railroad, passed through Montgom- cry this morning on the early Louis vile and Nashville train en route for New York. where they go to perfect ar
 ngements for the building of the Dad. The Newark men were thoroughly pthused over the industrial possibilities 5f the section through which the road Twill pass.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
New Alabama Reports.

The 101st volume of Alabama reports, which has just been delivered to the sec1 retary of state, commences somewhat new era in the reporting of the decisions of the courts. The volume is much larger than those heretofore issued and the head notes are leaded and the index much fuller and more elaborate. It Is the first reported by Phares Coleman, the newly appointed court reporter. The volume contains the names of the nisi prius judges and chancellors whose decisions ar re rendered.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
HELP THE SURVIVORS
Regardless of Expense Is the Instructions to
 Uncle Sam's Consuls.

Washington, May 31.-The state ie- partment had a telegram from the United States consul at Mazatlan, Mex, Wednesday night, announcing the report of the wreck of the Colima, and stating that there were about 1000 of Ameri- can interests on the vessel, and that 170 lives are reported lost.
 Assistant Secretary of State Rockhill, on receipt of this message. immediately cabled the United States consuls at Aca- pulco and Mazatlan to do everything in their power to help the survivors. These instructions are very broad, and under them our consuls can charter a vessel to help the shipwrecked Americans, and incur any reasonable expense to help fhefn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
To Investieate the outraees.

London, May 31--Three British war ships have been ordered to Jiddah. the seaport of Mecca, with orders to inves- tigate the circumstances of the killing of the British vice-consul at that place and the wounding of the British con sul, the Russian consul and-the French consular secretary by a band of Bedou- ins, and to also protect the lives and property of foreigners.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Rev. Gilbert M. Roper Dead.

Rev. Gilbert Montgomery Roper, about 43 years of age. born and reared in Mo- bile, where he had a varied early busi- ness training, involving at one time the management of the Battle house and subsequently as a partner in mercan- tile business, died a few minutes after 12 o'clock last night at his residence in this city. He entered the Methodist min istry when about 30 years of age, and since then has filled acceptably a num- Der of prominent appointments in the Alabama conference, including Pensa- cola. Greenville. Union Springs and Tus- Mnegee, from which last named point he
 Re to this city. He married in this
 Miss Naomi Cook granddaughter
 he late John Powell. and leaves a
 bw and four little children, the oldest
 l4llg only 12 years of age.
 . A severe chill, contracted while attend 7 ing one of the Munhall meetings was the beginning of his illness. and he has been confined to his room ever since Afterwards he suffered from pneumonia and later from dysentery and fever of a typhoid type.
 He was made secretary of the board of church extension when that movement twas inaugurated, and did vast deal yof service in that capacity.
 He will be buried from the Dexter Av- enue Methodist church tomorrow morn ling at 10 o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Killed Her Lover

Jacksonville, Fla. May 31.-A special to the Times Union from Lake City, Fla, says: About o'clock this evening Minnie Adams shot and instantly killed Will Douglass. Both are colored. The woman was Douglass mistress, but they quarreled, and he had determined to leave her He went to her room this evening to get his trunk, when she shot him through the head. The murderess ;,, iai
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Naw York Ladies at Work.

New York, May 31.-The ladies who are engaged in gathering the exhibit for the New York room at the Atlanta, Ga, exposition held meeting this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. H. G. Read. All committees interested in the work were represented. The proceedings were con ducted in nriVate
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Sentenced to Inc Brooklvn Pen.

Judge Boarmau. in the United States court today, sentenced a dozen men to the Brooklyn penitentiary for one year and fines of $500 each. They had been convicted of illicit distil1ing. He has also sentenced about the same number to terms of six months in the county jail for retailing liquor without license.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
HELENA VISITED BY FLAMES Four Large Buildings, Including
 Two Hotels, Burned. BUCKET BRlGADE'S WORK Prevents Other Property From Succumbing to
 the Flames, HELP SENT OUT FROM THIS CITY But Arrives Too Late to Be of service-Iist of Property Destroyed and Losses.
 Defective Flue Does
 the Work.
 
HELP SENT OUT FROM THIS CITY

Helena, May -(Special)-Our little town was visited this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock by a very serious eonflagration, which for a time threatened to wipe out the whole place, and which was only pre- vented by good, honest, faithful work by the bucket brigade which was hastily formed by citizens.
 The fire originated in the hotel build ing occupied by MT. M. R. Marshall and owned by MT. c. T. Davidson, one of Helena's most -enterprsing merchants.
 This building was soon consumed, and the flames then seized upon adjoining buildings. and soon three other valuable houses were in ashes.
 The other structures burned were:
 Hotel, occupied by w. F. St. Clair; owned by William Argue
 Residence, owned and occupied by Mrs. M. A. Davidson.
 Vacant store house, owned by Pite, Lyle, Davis & Co., Nashville, Tenn.
 The losses are as follows:
 c. T. Davidson. hotel; $2000.
 Mrs. M. A. Davidson, residence; $500.
 William Argue, hotel; $1S00.
 1rite. Lyle Davis & Co.,, store house; $500.
 w. R. Marshall furniture and house. hold effects; $10O0.
 w. r. St. Clair, furniture and house. hold effects; $500.
 Other Buildings Threatened.
 Several other buildings were threat -ened. as was also the Louisville and Nashville depot, but the timely. and ef- fective work of the bucket brigade pre- vented the flames from spreading fur ther than above stated. It was only by extreme efforts that the depot was saved, as 1t was in close proximity to the flames, and it required concerted work to save it.
 Miss Bessie Enslen of Birmingham m, who was visiting her relative, MT. Mar shall, lost her valise and contents val ued at $50.
 Superintendent Newbold of the Lou isville hnd Nashville at Birmingham was notified of the fire and the danger of the depot and sent two special trains to the scene, but the fire was under con tro1 when they arrived.
 Several people were injured by falling debris, but none seriously. William Killinsworth received a painful cut on the leg from an ax.
 The fire originated from a defective flue. As far as can be learned there wat no insurance on any of the property.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
CLoUDBURsT IN TEXAS.
A Number of Lives Lost, Sheep Drowne
 and Fences Washed Away.

and Fences Washed Away.
 San Angelo, Tex, May a.-Sheriff Broome of Crockett county came here yesterday and reported a cloud burst near Ozona, Crockett county, Monday. in which a number of lives were losr. The remains of five Mexicans have been recovered. The Devils river and John sons draws, he says, became raging mountain torrents and a number of large ranches are yet surrounded by if not covered with water. Fears are felt for the lives of many inhabitants in those localities. Sheep are reported to have been drowned in large punches and miles of fence washed away.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Wine Importers Assign.

New York, May 31.-John Osborn, Son & Co.,, importers of wines and liquors. AS Beaver street, made an assignment to- day. The assets and liabilities are not given
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Governor Morton Is An Right.

Albany. N. Y, May 31.-Governor Nor ton, accompanied by his military secre- tary, Colonel Marvin, returned to AL bany on the Empire State express this morning. He said he was feeling we'll and that he experienced no i'll effects from his fainting spell yesterday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Eleotricltx Building Completed.

Atlanta, May 31.-The electricity build ing at the Cotton States exposition Is completed and ready for exhibitors, The fine arts building is nearly ready to be turned over to thu, directors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Died of A Beating 2

Savannah, May 31.-William Morrell, colored died in the street this morning from the effects of a beating with chair on an excursion to Beaufort, s. C., last night. William Moody. colored, has been arrested, charged with the murder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

It costs more to make the Royal Bak- ing Powder because it's ingredients are purer, but it is more wholesome and goes further than any other.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Eanged for Murfler

Savannah, Ga. May 31.-Irwin Burch, colored, was hanged at Reidsville to- day for the murder of a negro named Caldwell His neck was broken by the fall
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Bad Tom Gets Another Chance.

Lexington. Ky. May 31.-The execu- ton of Bad Tom Smith has been post poned. The case will be argued before the court of appeals June 8.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
TORE OFF THEIR CLOTHES.
A Cyclone Mile Wide Passes Through a
 Portion of Nebraska.

Portion of Nebraska.
 Chairman, Neb., May 31.-A cyclone a mile wide struck near here yesterday and demolished everything in its path. The house of A. Bailor was blown to pieces. fatally injuring Mrs. Bailor and two children. The clothes of two other children were literally torn from their bodies by the force of the wind. Many other buildings were damaged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

Professor Haines. chemist to the Chi cago board of health, says he has found the Royal Baking Powder the purest and strongest. and superior to all others in avery respect
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

The unedualled strength of the Roy al, as certified by the highest baking powder authorities makes it the cheap est to use, even at a higher price than others.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
THE BLESSED RAIN
Is of Incalculable Benefit to Crops in Several
 States

IS UI IHcHIcuIhDIe beueHt 10 Crops m SeVeral
 States.
 St. Louis, Mo-, May 31.-Telegra ad- vices from over fifty points in southern Iowa, eastern Kansas, Missouri, Kansas, Indian territory and northern Texas, state that heavy rain has fallen in those sections during the past twenty four hours. In some places 1t was the first rain fall in over six weeks, and has been of incalculable benefit to crops of all kinds.
 drouth remains unbroken. and a scorch- ing hot wind has done great damage to wheat, oats and corn. Unless rain falls soon crops in this portion of the states of Indiana and Illinois will be total fail ureS.