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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
BLOODY ENCOUNTER.
Father and Son Tackle Gang of Burglars. Former Will Die-0ne Crook Dead,
 Another Wounded.

Bedford, N. Y, Aug. 2o.-Burglars at- tempted to enter the store of Walker B. hsiams & Son at this place early this morning. The postoffice is located in the store The store is fitted up with a burglar alarm connecting with the Adams residence near by.
 At 12:30 this morning the alarm went off. arousing MT. Adams and his son Will Ham, They armed themselves and pro- ceeded to the store. William Adams sta toned himself in front of the store while his father went to the rear. Both en- coun rered fighting burglars. As result two burglars were shot. one probably fa- tally, and two escaped. one of whom was wounded. The elder Adams was shot in the forehead and will probably die. He Is the postmaster here. The burglars secured no booty. A fine kit of burglar tools was found in the store and a quan- tity of dynamite.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
THE RACES.
sheershead Bay Results.

Sheepshead Bay Race Track, L. l., Aug. 2O.--The most attractive features of the card presented here today were the Dash stakes and the Ocean handicap. The for mer was five furlong dash over the Flu turity course for 2-year-olds and was won by The Friar, to 1 shot defeating the favorite by half a length. Susun was third. The Ocean handicap was a mile run, for 3-year-olds and over, the regular course, and was won by Buck Massie, a to choice. He forged to the front at the far turn and held his lead easily, winning handily by two lengths. Leh- man beat Ben Elder a length for the place. The attendance was large and the betting lively Summaries:
 First race, for 2-ysar-olds, futurity course-Rhodesia, 110 (Clayton), even, won; The Manxman second, Burlesque third. Time, 1:12.
 Second race, six furlong 112 Oittlefeld) to 1, won; Cassette second, Crimea third. Time, 116 3-5.
 Third race. the Dash stakes, for 2-year- olds, five furlongs-The Friar, IDA (Little- Suisun third. Time, 1:O1
 Fourth race the Ocean handicap, for 3-year-olds and upwards. one mile-Buck Massie, 119 Glib, to D. won; Lehman second, Ben Elder third. Time 1:41.
 Fifth race, for 3-year-olds and up- wards, a mile and a furlong-Captive, 106 (Martin), even, won; Deerslayer second, Chugnut third. Time, 1.56 1-5
 Sixth race, high weight handicap for Swear odds and upwards. a mile and a sixteenth-Ferrler. 133 (TaraD, to 5, won; Muskalonge second. Keenan third. Time, 1:49 1-5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
RYAN GOT THE DE CISION.
Dick Moore Was Game and Strong, but He Had No Scence-tlot Fistic Encounter
 at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 20.-Tommy Ryan, champion welter weight of America, bested Dick Moore of Minneapolis in twenty rounds of hard, clean fighting here tonight before the Empire Athletic club at the Lyceum theater.
 The men entered the ring at 10 o'clock sharp. They were both in superb con- dtion, but Ryan looked particularly fit. Ryan weighed in at 146 and Moore at 15S pounds. Matchmaker Brooks officiated as referee.
 From the start it was evident that Ky an was ma aster of the situation. Lacking the steam and vigor of his opponent he yet demonstrated that he was a past master of the fistic art, his work being superlatively clever. He landed again and again without return, and had not Moore displayed phenomenal staying qualities the fight would not have lasted over five rounds.
 In the last two rounds Moore woke up and rushed repeatedly. seemingly as fresh as at the start, but always fell short.
 At the close of the twentieth round the referee awarded the fight to Ryan, and his decision met with the approval of the audience.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
MONTAGUE CRAOKENTHoRPE
Attracts Large Crowd to Hear His Paper
 on "Uses of Legal History"

Attracts Large Crowd to Hear His Paper
 on "Uses of Legal History"
 Saratoga, N. T., Aug. 20.-At the ses- sion of the American Bar association the section of legal edcuation, held at 3 o'clock this afternoon, was well attend- ed. The first paper was by J. Randolph Tucker of Washington and Lee univer- sity on Best Training for the American Bar of the Future"
 Prof. James Colby of Dartmouth col lege spoke on The Collegiate Study of Law"
 In the absence of George H. Emmett of Johns- Hopkins university. who had prepared paper on Legal Education in England" the paper was read by Judge Gager of New Haven.
 A resolution was adopted providing that the section should recommend 9 certain standard to be followed by law schools, and that such schools as failed to come up to the requirement. so recom- mended should be discountenanced.
 The fact that Montague Crackenthorpe of England was to read paper on 'The Uses of Legal History was sufficient to bring out a large crowd at the evening session, many of whom were ladies. MT. Crackenthorpe was accorded generous ovation when he was introduced by President Storey of Boston.
 At the close of the address the reports of special committees were received.
 Adjourned
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
CHEAP RATES
To the Summer Night Festival Now Assured
 Letter From (. A. Benscoter- News From Cullman.

Cheap rates to the summer night fes- tival, which takes place at Lakeview on Wednesday night next, are now assured. The Kansas City, Memphis and Bir- mingham has already announced spe- cial excursion rate from Memphis, and the following letter from MT. c. A. Bens- coter, assistant general passenger agent of the Southern railway, is but fore- runner of what the Louisville and Nash vile and Central of Georgia will do:
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 19. Summer Night Festival, Birmingham, Ala, MT. 10. Lesser, President
 Dear Sir: have just sent you through our passenger agent at Birmingham transportation for your advertising agents to use in advertising the summer night festival.
 have also this morning received ap- proval of the commissioner of the South ern States Passenger association for the rates which you desired, and for which I requested his approval when you were in my office last Saturday.
 We will instruct agents today and will also put advertisements in all the papers in territory where rates apply.
 We are doing everything we can to as- sist in making your enterprise a success. Yours truly, c. A. BENSCOTER,
 Assistant General Passenger Agent.
 MT. Lesser also received a letter yes- terday from the president of the German society at Cullman saying that if the spe- cial excursion train from that city will be allowed a forty-eight hours layover here, or even thirty six hours, half of that enterprising city and democratic majority of the county will attend.
 Every indication now points to an enormous attendance and the city will be filled with visitors to see the greatest event ever undertaken in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
A GREAT CORN PORT.
Rapid Increase in Expectations From New Or Ieans-Some Activity in Railway Cir
 cles-Southern Industrial News.

Baltimore, Aug. 20.-The Manufactur- ers' Record in it's weekly review of southern industrial interests points out the rapid increase of the exportation of grain from southern ports, showing that for the seven months ended July 31 New Orleans exported more corn than any other port in the United States, having led with 13.469,O00 bushels, against 12,565,- 900 bushels at Baltimore, the next port. New York dropping to 9,700,000 bushels and Philadelphia to 100000 bushels. For the corresponding seven months of 1895 New Orleans exported 2,300000 bush els and New York $500, 900 bushels-the increase this season being II 100000 bush els at New Orleans and 5000, ,000 bushels at New York. For the seven months un- der review New Orleans exported more corn than New York and Philadelphia combined. Galveston, Newport News and other southern ports are also sharing in this heavy corn shipment business.
 In railroad matters arrangements are being completed for the early construc- tion of the Kansas City and Northern, which will be the northern connection of the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf, thus giving the latter company a direct line from Omaha and Des Moines to the gulf at Port Arthur, Tex.
 A large water frontage has been pur- chased at Norfolk by the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk branch of the Pennsylvania system for extensive ter minal facilities. The arrangements that have been made for steamship lines to Galveston by the North German Lloyd and the Hamburg American companies in connection with the railroad systems indicate heavy movement of inmigra- ton business through Galveston-these lines expecting to turn to that port a considerable amount of the immigration business that has heretofore gone to northern ports.
 Among industrial news reported for the week is the closing of contract by a Beaumont, Tex, lumber company for 16,000000 feet of lumber, including ESQ., 900 railroad ties, and a $10,000 knitting mill at Gainesville, Ga. Natchitoches, La., will spend about 5000 on water works; the Shreveport Cotton oil com pany, $130,00O capital stock, is now build ing an oil mill; the McColgan Machine Shop company, $25,000 capital stock, has been organized to build machine works at McComb City, Mss; $75000 woolen mill Is to be established at Laredo, Tex; Palestine, Tex, will issue $100000 of bonds for water works; the Mutual Build ing company will erect a $200.000 office building at Atlanta; the Carolina Fire Insurance company 1000 office build ing at Charlotte, N. C.; the county com- missioners will build 50000 jail annex at Galveston a $30,000 jail will be built at Griffin, Ga.; $14000 court house at Lexington, Ky; $18,000 court house at Madisonville, Tenn. the board of trade will erect a $75,000 building at Tampa, Fla,
 These reports show that notwithstand- ing the political activity the south con- tinues to do fair amount of business, and that arrangements are being push ed for general railroad and industrial improvements throughout that section.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Maine "Gold" Democrats.

Portland, Me, Aug. 2O.-The Maine gold democrats this afternoon held mass convention at Congress hall to choose twelve delegates to the Indlanapo- lis convention and to nominate six elect ors for president to be nominated at h. dianapolis. At the convention today there was no nomination for governor because Hon. w. H. Clifford was named for that office by a committee of bolters from the recent Waterville democratic silver state convention. The convention was called for 1:30 D. m., but at 1: :15 there were only twenty-five men in the hall and four ladies, who came down from Brunswick to help along the honest mon- ey cause, as they said
 Over the platform was large picture of Cleveland. It was eight minutes past o'clock when the leading bolters filed up the aisle to the platform.
 c. Vey Holman of Thomaston called the assemblage to order and delivered a short radical speech, the strongest pas sages of which were received with ap- plauSe.
 Electors at large and delegates to the Indianapolis convention were chosen and after eloquent addresses by Hon. Harvey N Sheppard of Boston and Hon. John R. Fellows, district attorney of New York, the convention adjourned.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
A CARD.
To the State Herald:
 Tn the Daily News of today appeared 4ha fhllnuit,o.

To the State Herald:
 Tn the Daily News of today appeared the following:
 Deny III Treatment.
 Market Clerk Grant and Day Warden Donovan stated to a News reporter this morning that nothing out of the way was done to H. Mcdonald, who makes com plaint that he was unfairly treated by these officers after being fined in the in ferior criminal court yesterday morning. They say that Mcdonald assisted in cleaning up the market. MT. Grant says that he assisted in the work also. After prisoners are fined they are put to work, and all are made to earn their board at least No rough treatment was given to Mcdonald. and the work he did was not hard, so these officers state."
 In reference to the above desire to say that have maden no denial of being fined, nor have offered or desire to offer any complaint or comment upon the same. The complaint do make-and one which I feel every good and true citizen will bear me out in-ls that these officers were told by me and knew that had sent for the money ($3) to pay the fine assessed against me, and I asked them out of com- mon decency and justice and fairness not to force me to go to work on the streets or in the market house, as 1t were, with negroes within a few minutes of the time when I was fined, thereby humiliat- Ing me Tn the eyes or the puDHc-Vlrtudlly placing the brand of a common felon up- on my forehead. But no; they forced me to go to work with the negroes, and not only this, but they kept me at work two and one-half hours-long after the mon ey to pay my fine had arrived at the city prison.
 The market clerk, MT. Grant, further stated that prisoners are put to work af- ter being fined and made 10 earn their board. In answer to this I desire to say that the city had been to no expense for board for me, as I had not even been placed behind lock and key. In fact, the officer who arrested me knew me and placed me on my own recogniZance to appear at court, the arrest being made but a short time before court convened.
 With these lights before the public ask if they will not bear me out in the assertion thar I have been unjustly per- secuted and humillated.
 l. H. MCDONALD.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
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WHEELER-R GRANDSON
Complete Returns From Morgan.

Hartselle, Aug. 20.-(Special.) )-Com- plete returns from Ricbardson-Whee primary elections have been received. Richardson carried the following pre- cncts:
 Decatur IA, New Decatur IS, Flint 5. Falkvllle 9, Lacon 2, Cedar Plains 6, Law rence's Cove 3, Nunn's Mill 3, Ryan's Cross Road 2, Apple Grove g. Wolfs ?, Valhermoso Springs D. Total number of delegates n.
 Wheeler carried the following:
 Hartselle II, Trinity 6, Pricevile 5. Lacy Spring 1, Eva 2, Somerville 9, Dan- vile 5, Shady Grove 3, Lanes 2. Simp- son 1. Total AS.
 The county conv "t this place Saturday, { delegates to reDr cast Morgan cou Richardson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Colorado Democrats.

Pueblo, Col, Aug. 20.-The democratic state convention was called to order at 10 o'clock. A motion to adjourn to meet in Denver September 9 was defeated. MT. ODonnell of Arapahoe offered res olution providing for the selection of four electors to vote for Bryan and Sew all, and following this convention pro ceeded to name a full state ticket, the candidates to be under the counsel of fusion committee, which shall allot of these, such names upon fusion ticket to be secured hereafter. Upon this MT. O'Donnell made a lengthy argument. Subsequently the fusion resolution was adopted with much enthusiasm.
 The state candidates are as follows:
 Governor, Ava Adams of Pueblo; lieu tenant governor J. M. Ellis of Denver; secretary of state, c. H. s. Whipple of Leadville; treasurer, Olney Howell or Denver; auditor Dr. w. w. Rowen or Ouray; attorney general, A. l.. Moses of Creede.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
To Revise Coast Defense Plans.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Acting Secretary McAdoo of the navy department today detailed board composed of the com- mander-in-chlef of the North Atlantic station, the chiefs of the bureaus of nav igation and ordnance the president of the war college and the chief intelligence officer to consider and revise the plans for the defense of the coast prepared at the naval war college. The plans, when passed upon by the board, will be sub mitted to the secretary of the navy for approval, after which they will be filed with the chief intelligence officer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Watching Suspected Filibustsrs.

Washington, Aug. 20.-It is stated at the treasury department that customs officials were watching the suspected f1li- bustering steamer Laurada, under orders issued several weeks ago. These orders included also the Three Friends, Daunt- less and other suspected vessels. The supposition of the officials is that out of the issue of these orders grew the report printed today that commissioner had been appointed to investigate the de- parture of the Laurada from the Dela- ware customs district
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
CARROLLTON.
A Congressional Aspirant-Magnlficen
 Trout Hooked.

Carroliton, Aug. 19.-tSpecial Core spondence.)- F. D. Willett of this place will be a candidate for congress from this district He is a very able speaker and rendered very effective ser vice during the late canvass.
 The weather has been exceedingly hot during the past week, the thermometer registering at ? ?. m. 96 degrees in thSs place fal several days.
 There are several visitors to Ca.reii- ton |" enjoy the cool springs near this place during the hot weather
 Cicero Muslin caught trout Q few days ago ;n Lubbub creek weighing nine and d hail pounds. This breaks all pie. yious records.
 T,,e oemocr5 Is and many of the popU lists ir is reported, will support the na- !.oudi democratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
St, Louis Results.

St. Louis, Aug. 20.-Favorites won two races today. Jockey Jones rode four winners. Track fast; attendance light. Summarizes
 First race, six furlongs-Ella O., 9S (Webster), 20 to l. won; Santa Benita second, Vance DOT third. Time, 1:171s.
 Second race thirteen-sixteenths of a mile-Harry McCouch, 10S Gones), to 5, won; Fred Foster second, Thorn third. Time, 1:22.
 Third race, six furlongs-Charlie Reiff, 101 (JoneS, Il to 10, won; Uncle Pat sec ond, Pop Dixon third. Time, 1:1715.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Johnny Me Hale, IDA (Jones), to 1, won; Leader Ban second, Amelia May third. Time, :14a
 Fifth race, one mile-Sycamore 95 (Jones), to 1, won; Jack Martin second, Hot Spur third Time, 1:44.
 Sixth race six furlongs-Albert S., 105 (SlaughteD 15 to l, won; Paladin second, George F. Smith third. Time, 1:15H.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
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SWIFT VENGEANCE.

Rape Fiend Hanged Within Few Hours
 of His Crime.
 Spokane, Wash, Aug. 2O.-Frank Miles, a half breed Neg Perces Indian, waylaid Miss Richardson, an 1S-year-old girl of Lewiston Ida, near this city Tuesday and assaulted her. He was captured U few hours later and lodged in jail at Aso- tin. Shortly before midnight mob of 100 masked men broke into the jail. took out the trembling wretch and hanged him to a tree in the jaif-yard. Miss Rich ardson's condition is critical.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Negroes Grapple and Squirt Leaden Death
 Into Each Other.

Savannah. Ga. Aug. 20.-A yaldosta, Ga. special 10 the Morning News says:
 Two negroes named Morgan and Page fought duel to the death on Colonel Vests plantation, just across the Flor Ida Hue yesterday. They became en- gagged in a quarrel, when both pulled re- yolvera Graphing one another by the arms both began firing. Page fell into Mors3ns -nrms and died in a moment. Morgan~feli from a wound believed to Ina .r@rfat
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Cheeky. to Say the Least.

Louisville, Ky, Aug. 20-At meeting of the popullst state executive committee at Lexington yesterday J. A. Parker, l.. K Taylor and F. Rectenwald were au- thorized a committee to convey greetings to the democrats and ask them to with draw Sewall. They were instructed to state that populists intended to stand by Watson and that Sewall Is odious to them and that they will make no con
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
NnWnnrt Resnlta.

Newport, Ky, Aug 20-Only one fa- vorite won today, although the finishes were exciting. Weather pleasant; track fast. Summary:
 First race, seven furlongs-Cerro Cor do, 110 (Matthews), 20 to 1, won; Trixie c. second, Judge Bullock third Time, 1:291R.
 Second race, four and a half furlongs- San Juan, 100 (F. RusselD, 30 to l. won; Fl Toro second, Sidney third. Time, 0:55A.
 Third race, one mile-Probasco, 106 (Thompson), to 2, won; Robinson sec ond, Le Banjo third. Time, 1:42
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Kitty B., 102 CE. RusselD, to 2, won; Skate second Hermina third. Time, 15.
 Fifth race, five and a half furlongs- Turtle Dove, 103 (F. RusselD to ,, won; Black Bess second, Fessy F. third. Time, i: :09
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
 SHE KEPT WRESTLING.
What Was the Mysterious Steamer Waiting
 for. Anywayp

for, Anyway
 Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 20.-Customs Collector Higbee of Port Somers Point has received instructions from Washing ton to fully investigate the report that twenty armed men were carried in naptha launch from this city August 2 and placed aboard large steamer lying in wait off Great Egg harbor inlet. The collector today stated he placed little. if any, credit in the report He has learned, however. from fishermen that Q large steamer did lay at anchor for several hours off Longport on the day named, and that her whistle was repeatedly blown, it Is supposed as 8 signal of some kind.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Baseball at Bessemer.

Yesterday a game of baseball was played at Bessemer between the Tuska- loo as and Bessemers which resulted in a score of to 1 in favor of the latter. Ii .s-Bessemer 6; Tuskaloosa 4. Errors ,easemer.~5; Tuskaloosa, TO- Batteries -. ssemer Donovan and King; Tuska- laosa, Yates and McEachin. Umpire j. l. Curran
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Wagon Run Down.

The Alabama Great Southern south- bound passenger train yesterday at noon collided. with a wagon belonging to the
 )lored, was the driver. and notwith- standing the engineer blew his whistle and threw on his brakes the crash was inevitable. No one was hurt and the damage was slight. The accident oc- cured under the Twenty-second street bridge and attracted considerable -rroUd
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Mir. Sam Cafey Dying,

Al the hour of going to press this morning 1t was learned that MT. Sam Caffey was dying at his home on Seventh avenue, between Fifteenth and Six tesnth streets. He was taken sick on last Wednesday a week and despite the ef- forts of able physicians has grown stead fly worse. MT. Caffey was for a long time an able and efficient police officer and subsequently, was a United States dep uty. He has many warm friends here, wine will be pained to read the above.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
Death ofa Worthy Young Man.

Hartsele Aug. i. 20.-(SpeciaI) )-Ben Stephenson died last night of brain fever at his fathers residence near Hartselle, after short illness. Ben was a member of the Hartselle Cornet band and had many friends He was a model young man and will be greatly missed. The band boys attended the funeral at Bethel church this afternoon. U.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
BOTH THROWN OUT
And Both Were Hurt An Exciting Rur
 AWAY at Rockford


 Rockford, Aug. 19.--tSpecial Corre- apondence.) .)-Yesterday as Mr.J. c. Jones and wife were driving into town in a buggy bolt which held one of the shafts 10 the buggy was lost out and the shaft fell down against the legs of the horse. The horse became frightened and ran away. In running the buggy struck against the conner of a house and threw both occupants from the buggy. Mrs. Jones had her left. arm broken and re- oeved several other painful injuries. MT. Jones had his left hip badly hurt, but can walk on crutches.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
p,at+ fond Miner Factions Nominate.

Herkimer, N. Y., Aug. 20.-The Platt and Miller factions of the republican par ty held separate conventions today and each nominated candidate for congress from the Twenty-fifth district. The Platt convention nominated James 5. Sherman and the Millerites Seth u. Haa athcOck.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
DIED,

Mrs Frank W. Mosby, Jr. (nee Miss Ana Hutto), last night at S:2O o'clock at 2il7 Fifth avenue. Burial will take place a her former home, Oakman. Ala, at 10 a. m, Saturday, August 22.
 fForence, Ala, and Columbus, Miss, papers please cOpy)
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-21
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.
Eighth North Carolina.

Winston, N. C., Aug. 20-The demo- cratic congressional convention for the Eighth district at Wilkesboro today nom- mated Lieut.. Gov. R. A. Doughton for congress on the 132d ballot.