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Evening star., 1896-07-20

A Baptist Church Incorporated.
Articles were filed with the recorder Of
deeds this afternoon Incorporating "The
Rehoboth Baptist Church Of the city of
Washington" The incorporators are: JEFF
ferson Clomax. Stephen Nash. Philip Bris-
coe, John Golden and Walter Clarke.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Figuring on Fusion.

Raleigh, N. C., July 17.-An extremely important meeting of the leading repub- licans and populists is in progress here tonight to see what can be done towards arranging for state fusion. There is ev- cry reason to say that the arrangement will be perfected. The republicans say all their people and a majority of the rank and file of the populists now favor fusion. Senators Butler and Pritchard are present. The former is populist State Chairman Daniel L. Russell, Re- publican State Chairman Holton, Con- gressman Pearson, Speaker Feb Vance Walser and other prominent republicans, as well as State Treasurer Worth, s. Otto Wilson and other leading populists, are participating. Great secrecy is observed, as all say they cannot give details or their plans. There was at one time much feeling against Butler and criticism of him by the republicans because they thought that he was about to desert them and fuse with the democrats, but Congressman Pearson says 1t has been discovered that these criticisms were un- warranted, as the reports regarding But Ter are untrue. Senator Butler declares positively that democrat will be elected governor. This of course means fusion: Senator Pritchard says his canvass will begin August 20. Ha positively declines to be interviewed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
EIGHT NEW RECORDS. Wonderful Work of George Adams on tht Panama Park Bicycle Track.

Jacksonville, Fla, July T.-George Adams on the Panama bicycle track to- day established eight new tandem paced flying start records, or all those from two up to ten miles inclusive, riding the ten miles in 22:31 3-5, and this in spite of the fact that he fell from his wheel oc- casioning loss of between twenty and twenty-five seconds.
 No records have been made of tandem flying start beyond two miles, but rec ords have been made of tandem paced standing start, and MT. Adams per formance is superior to any of these ex- cepting those under six miles.
 The following is his time: One mile, 2IO; two miles, 4:21 three miles, 6:30 4-5; four miles, SABA; five miles, 10:551s; six miles, 13:141a; seven miles, 15:25la; eight miles, 17:42; nine miles, 1853; ten miles, 22:31 3-5.
 His trial today was under the new rule of the League of American Wheelmen, requiring trial records to be made from A flying start.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
TO FIGHT THE SEABOARD.
Commissioner Haines Has Authorized His Rail road and Steamship Lines to Meet the
 Cut by That Company

Atlanta, July 7.-Commissioner Haines has authorized the railroads and steam ship lines in the Southern States Freight association to cut rates on July 21 from eastern points. This is to meet the Sea- boards cut from Baltimore into this ter ritory.
 The new rate will be 79 cents on first class freight from New York and S4 cents on sixth-class. The executive board is to meet on Tuesday. and it may order a further reduction.
 The impression exists that this will be a desperate and protracted rate war. By ordering all the lines in the associa- tion to refuse to participate in the Sea- boards cut as first announced, the com missioner put all the roads against that line. MT. St. John seems to be playing a long hand, but in an interview which he has given out he states that the Seaboard is able to hold it's own against the whole association.
 The Georgia and the Louisville and Nashville are reported to have given mo- tice of their intention to withdraw from the association.
 The Seaboard put in a cut passenger rate to New York today, but 1t has not been met.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BAY0NET AT CLEVELAND.
The Fiercest Fight Since the Strike Began Occurred Yesterday Evening Troops
 Charge Upon the Strikers.

Cleveland, O., July 1.-The fercest fight since the strike of the Brown hoist ing workers began occurred this even ing. The militia kept the crowd back while the non-union men were taken from the shops, but the mob increased
 until 1t numbered many thousand. Jeers, stones and clubs drew a charge from the police and militia Many on
 both sides were wounded. Just how
 many strikers were hurt is uncertain,
 but two men, who were so severely stab
 bed with bayonets that they could not get away, are lying at the hispital They are Thomas McGreavy and Thomas Gar ity.
 All day there were frequent clashes be- tween the mob at the Brown hoisting
 works the police and the militia. The
 members of the mob were in vicious mood, and whenever lone soldier or po- liceman could be reached violence was attempted. The troops from o'clock in the afternoon were constantly under arms and had great difficulty in clearing the streets, two charges being necessary. But as soon as a charge was ended, the mob, which early in the afternoon num-
 bered 5000, would flow back against the get away, are lying at the hospital. They
 line of bayonet like wave of the sea and again begin to hoot and throw
 stones.
 When the workmen had been taken
 away and the troops were returning to
 their quarters at the works, another vengeful rally was made upon Company
 F. Again charge was made and cold
 steel was driven home so that many of
 the rioters had to be helped away. At
 this time some one sent in general
 alarm to the police station, and every
 patrol wagon was soon dashng through
 the streets, causing the widest rumors
 among the thousands on their way home
 from work. There was no need of the
 police endorsements, and the crowd,
 which had been swelled to 15,O0O, began
 to melt away. It looked as if the trouble
 was ended, but at o'clock an assault
 was made on soldier, who was passing
 along Wilson avenue. He fought desper-
 ately. as did also policeman, who hur-
 rled to his aid. A squad of troops came
 to their rescue, but not before the officers
 had been beaten into insenslbility. Again the patrol wagons rushed to the scene and had all they could do to force a massage through the angry mob. Everything is now in readiness to repel an outbreak, which Is expected during the night
 John Tappan, private in Company D, Ohio national guards, doing picket duty at the Berea quarries, was shot in the leg by one of the strikers. abou't o'clock this | morning The man was ambushed De- | hind pile of stones.
 The man who fired the shot quickly disappeared. The soldiers and deputies snent the rest of the night in an unsuc- cessful search for the man. The neigh borhood of the quarry is a mass Of brush and tangled weeds, and the pickets are exposed to an ambush at any time dur ing the night
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Action of Michiean Silver Men.

Lansing, Mich., July 1.-The state sil- yer convention met here yesterday A number of gentlemen made ardent silver speeches. The report of the committee on resolutions declared against the gold standard as producing stagnatlon of industry, the heaping up of enormous interest charges on the government, the heaping up of wealth in the hands of the few, the impoverishment of the people, the increase of taxes end the obligations of debtors, and concludes as follows:
 e. the bimesallisls of Michigan, in convention ssembled, here by resolve that we favor the free and un- limited coinage of silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to l. as it existed previous to 1873 by the United States. independent of any other nation, and all money mint ed or published by the government to be full legal tender in payment of all debts, both public and private, the government to exercise the option to redeem it's obli- gations in either silver or gold, as may be most convenient.
 I've also favor the passage of a law that will prohibit the making of con- tracts that discriminate against any money published by the government"
 The committee on permanent organiza- tfon recommended the adoption of the name of the union silver party, called for the appointment of a state central committee and an executive committee of four members, the latter to consist of members who had formerly acted with the democratic. republican, populist and prohibitionist parties. The state central committee was instructed to confer with the democratic and populist parties rela- tive to taking united action on nomina-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
BAPrIsr YOUNG PEOPLE.
Sunrise Prayer Meetings in All the Protest
 ant Churches Opened.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 17.-Sunrise prayer meetings in all the protestant churches opened the days proceedings of the Baptist Young Peoples conven- tion. This forenoon, beginning at 10 o'clock. four workers conferences were held, the general topic being, "The Young Peoples Society as a Working Force" The first of these conferences was held at the Grand Avenue Methodist EpiJsopal church, the Rev. William P. Mckee of Minneapolis presiding.
 conference on junior work was held at the Emanuel Presbyterian church, Rev. R. B. Smith of Parkersburg, W. Va, presiding.
 The conference at Cavalry church con sidered special work under the head of the general topic. The attendance was very large Walter 10. Gillespie of Chi cago presided.
 At the Plymouth church the fourth conference discussed missions. Mornay Williams of New York city presiding. The afternoon session at the exposition hall was attended by a large crowd. Praise services were led by Rev. D. H. Shanks of St. Louis. The salutation of flags, participated in by thirty-four states, was an interesting spectacle. Pro- vincial unions then made report of their work.
 At the close of the general meeting at convention hall this afternoon the del- egates marched from the exposition building to the places of holding the state rallies, and song exercises were held.
 Minneapolis Baptists came down here 300 strong and made gallant fight for the 1898 convention, but at noon gave up the contest. It is learned that the board of managers at their meeting last night decided upon Denver This conclusion was to be kept secret until 1t was an- nounced in the convention this evening, but the Minneapolis managers wermed the secret from members of the board The election of officers will take place this evening and will probably result in the selection of those serving at present
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
A Sound sense Democrat.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 17.-A sensation has been caused in political circles by the announcement that B. c. Wall, ex- chairman of the state committee and member of the democratic national com mittee, will support Bryan and Sewall. The announcement is made by MT. Wall himself. He said: Believing that the distress and dissatisfaction ex- istine among the people of this country today are due, to the pernicious legisla- ton of the republican party for thirty years, and believing that the supremacy of the republican party would ultimately destroy government by the people Tn this land. I prefer to appear inconsistent in one matter rather than to do violence to my political principles Therefore, notwithstanding the fact that my views on the money question are not in accord with those expressed at the recent demo, cratic national convention, I submit and will support the platform and the nom inees"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Missouri Silver Nomination.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 17.-The execu- five committee of the American silver party today rendered the nomination for governor to Hon. John E. Stone, presid- ing judge of the Jackson county court. He at once accepted in a brief letter. The nomination was offered without the formality of convention by circulating petitions all over the state asking Judge Stone to head the ticket, each signer promising to vote for him. When the pe- titions were returned in sufficient mum bers the executive committee waited upon Judge Stone and rendered him the nomination. He has been prominent In American Protective association circles even since the order was formed. Ills camnaien is expected to cut an important figure in Missouri politics this fall.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Will Furnish Free Bulletins.

New York, July 17-The Western Union Telegraph company has arranged to send a free bulletin service over the country from the populist and bimetai- lie conventions which meet in St. Louis next week, just as 1t did from the late re- publican and democratic conventions. It has been learned that service of this kind costs the company for operating and delivery expenses between $5000 and $6000 per day. mot to mention the exten- sive wire facilities required to perform it.
 The St. Louis and Chicago bulletins were sent to some 15,000 offices, and were given to the press and the public free or cost.
 The Chicago bulletins of the democrat ic convention distributed over the va rious circuits from It's New York office alone, after they were received here, amounted in the aggregate to more than 193, ,0OO or about 2,500,000 words.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Mother Dreamed He Was Dead

Jacksonville, Fla, July 7.-A few days ago, in Lafayette county, Samuel Cason, deal of money. Today his corpse was found in the woods. He had been mur- dered and robbed. Jones has not been seen. Cason was the son of a widow, who has lost two other sons by violent deaths. The mother dreamed her boy had been killed and urged neighbors to go in search.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Indorsed Bryan.

St. Louis. July 17.-After debate that lasted nearly four hours last night the Jefferson club, the democratic organiza- tion of this city, indorsed the Chicago platform and the nomination of Bryan and Sewall by a. vote of 62 to 34. F. w; Lehman and R. Graham Frost opposeo the indorsement and Frank M. Ester, Lee Merryweather Given Campbell and Paul T. Gadsden spoke in favor of it. President Rolla Wells has resigned from the club in consequence of last nights action.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
HILL WILL BE SILENT
Until the Meeting of the Convention, to Be
 Called Soon

OHIII IIi5 lH55IIIlB OI l15 OUnVeHGIOus GO B5
 Called Soon.
 New York, July 17.-There was meet ing today between Senator Hill, Ex-Gov- ernor Flower and others. The whole po- litical situation was gone over. It was agreed that an early meeting of the state committee should be held, and Chair man Hinekley was asked to issue call this evening. It is expected that the committee will meet in few days and fix an early date for the state convention. The attitude of the democracy of the state of New York in the coming cam paign will be left to the convention to de- eide. Senator Hill has decided to remain silent until the convention meets
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Prohibitionist Conner Over,

Fairbury, H., July l7-C. A. Windle, the nominee for lieutenant governor on the prohibition ticket, has forwarded his resignation to Chairman George w. Gore and declared his intention to support Bryan for president.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
The Gold Reserve.

Washington, July H-Tbe treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $93, 1871 ,216. The days with drawa1s were s2.333100 of which $2,0OO,- GOO were for export.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
IT WAS GRAND, 1T WAS GLORIOUS The Monster Ratification Meeting at
 Capitol Park. FIVETHOUSAND WE'RE THERE Magnificent Bursts of Oratory Made
 the Vast Assembly Cheer. CANNON DOOMED APPROVAL
FIVETHOUSAND WE'RE THERE
CANNON DOOMED
APPROVAL

National Salute of Foryfve Guns, and Twenty -one Guns Given the Next Fresldent--A Large Bryan Club Formed, With J. w. Tomlinson President; w. c. Gar rett Vice President J. H. Miller Second Vice President and R. P Wetnore, Secretary and Treasurer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
MT. vanderbiIt,s Condition.

New York, July 17.-Mr. Vanderbilt passed very quiet night and was much refreshed by his sleep. He is better than he was yesterday morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18

tions for state, legislative and county tickets. Delegates at large to the con vention at St. Louis were elected.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Kansas Silver Men Instruct for Bryan.

Topeka Ks, July 17.-T'he American sill yer party state convention, composed Of over 300 delegates, representing four fifths of the counties in the state, yester- day afternoon elected sixty delegates to tIhe national silver convention at St. Louis and instructed them to vote as a unit for William J. Bryan. The republic ans were in full control of the conven- ton, comparatively few of the delegates being either populists or democrats. Of the eleven delegat at large all were renublicaps up to the time of the repub lican national convention except three. of the forty-nine district delegates all but fifteen are republicans. The resolu- tions commended Senator Teller and his associates for bolting the republican na- tional convention and instructed dele gates to the national convention to con- fer with and act with bolting republicans in an endeavor to solidify all free silver forces.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
ANENI TURKISH AFFAIRS.
THE BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE
GIVES OUT A SEMI OFFICIAL
NOTE.
ENGLAND HAS No Selfish DESIGNS.
The People Would Not Support the Gov
eminent Again Should 1t Side in
With the Porte-The New
Dreibund Discussed.

London, Sept. 1.-THE foreign office
has given out the following semi-oflicial
note:
The outburst of the continental press
against Great Britain, which is accused
of selfish designs in the east, has aston
ished the official circles. Nothing that is
being done or contemplated by the gov
eminent could give the slightest color to
such assertions. The government can not
hold itself responsible for the national
horror inspired in the minds of the pub
lie by the atrocities at Constantinople.
The policy of Great Britain has, however,
undergone no change whatever and the
government is acting in complete accord
with the other powers as it has hitherto
done. Nevertheless, it is becoming obvi-
Gus that the public feeling in Great Brit
ain has been so outraged by the shock
ing events in Constantinople that the gov.
eminent would never be supported again
in siding with the porte.
If the powers can not see their way tc
adopt means to cooperate to end the car
mage, the only course open to Great Brit
ain is to stand aside and to hope for u
more satisfactory state of affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
BRANCH HEADQUARTERS.
The Republicans Will Probably Make
Kansas City Campaign Center.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Branch republican
headquarters will probably be estab-
lished in Kansas City within short
time. This much has been practically
decided upon as Il result of the confer
ence held yesterday between Chairman
Hanna and Il committee of Nlissourans,
headed by eX-Congressman Joe Frank
of st. Louis and Maj. Bittinger of the
st. Joe Herald.
Another delegation of Missouri politi-
clans, headed by Charles Parsons and
Tom Niedringhaus of st. Louis, called
at national headquarters today and held
conference with Chairman Hanna.
Their appearance had an interesting con-
nection with the remonstrance made
yesterday over the inactivity displayed
by the Missouri state committee, Messrs.
Parsons and Niedringhaus being friends
of Mr.. Filley. 1t was stated by mem
bers of the Missouri committee that the
proposed Kansas City branch will be
under the control of National Commit
teeman Leland of Kansas and Kerns of
Missouri. and the campaign in those two
states will be directed from there
Chairman Hanna, however, denied
this, saying that the Missouri state com
mittce was able to take care of the cam.
paign in that state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
THE NEW DREIBUND.
United States, England and Italy Would
Make Il Powerful Combinations

London. Sept. 1.-THE st. James Ga
zette this afternoon returns to the discus
sion of the new dreibund, to be formed
10y Great Britain. the United States and
Italy, for the settlement of the Armenian
question, and says:
IF the United States, Great Britain
and Italy presented the sultan with a
joint demand that certain conditions must
be complied with within thirty days, ii
is highly probable that the sultan's Rus
sian advisers would intimate to him that
he would have to yield and the three
powers would presently become success.
full. If Abdul Hamid was advised
against his own interest so strongly that
he refused to yield to them, an Anglo.
italian fleet with such American vessels
as could arrive on time could force the
Dardanelles and dictate terms i'll the BOs
phorus.
1.-The mere existence of such an ALI
ance would probably be sufficient to con
vince. not merely the sultan but persons
and powers of greater weight that the
atrocities must end"
The article concludes with the follow
ing statement: In the event of gravel
complications ensuing, the new dreibunt
would enable us to face them with tn,
material support of fine navy, who's,
additions to ours would make us equa
to any combination and would give III
the moral support of the gigantic civilized
nations which no other state would car,
to have among its opponents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
SHORT CROPS AND SILVER

st. Louis, Sept. 1.-THE advance
sheet of the fifth annual report of the
Cotton Belt road, submitted by President
Fordyce here at the annual meeting, De-
tober 6, shows the following results for
the year ending June 30: Gross earn
ings, $4,904, $3.50; operating expenses lin.
Guiding betterments), $4,132.374; clear
ings, S773,115. Total income over
operating expenses. $7S2,192; income,
S93O,O43; deficit, S177.S90, as compared
with a surplus of 100000 in 1895.
President Fordyce says in his report:
The very short cotton crop of the past
season as compared with the previous
year has been the principal cause for
the diminished net earnings of the prop
erty. This, however, would have been
largely overcome by the growth of bust
ness already established and the devel-
opment of new industries but for the
almost unprecedented decline of the
business of the country caused by the
free silver craze
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
ILLINOIS POPULISTS
Endorse Altgeld by Default and Watson
by Explicit Resolution.


Chicago. Sept. 16.-After nine hours Of
eNciting debate the populist state com
mittee last night tacitiy endorsed Gov
ernor Altgeld by leaving the head Of
their ticket blank. vi
Following is the ticket as nominated.
Lieutenant governor, Henry ID. LIoyd.
secretary of state, l.. A. Quellmae: audi.
tor; Grant Dunbar; attorney general n
l. Burk; state treasurer, Joseph Schwer-
zen; electors at large, A. ii. Allen of
Boone county and o. l.. Beers of Bureau
county.
The fight of the convention was over
nation. ''i nVi'''-
The platform endorses the st. Louis
convention and contains the following.
we do most heartily endorse the wis
dom. of the national committee in tbe.
nomination of Thomas Watson for vice.
president of the United States and most
emphatically denounce any action which
prevents the populists of any state from
me privilege of casting their ballots for.
Inc remaining presidential electors,
VIII ne presented TO the state executive,
committee by each congressional district
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
THE NEW YORK CONVENTION
FIRST DAYS SESSION SHOWS LIT
TIE CHANGE FROM YESTER-
DAYS FORECAT
bUCKNER IND FELLOWS 1T MEMPHIS
Talk of Fusion Between Populists and
Silver Democrats in New York-Con-
necticut onvention-National
Political Notes.

Buffalo, Sept. 16.-The platform for the
party in the state, as drafted tonight,
will have rs its first proposition this
statements
"The democrats of the State of New
York, in convention assembled, do here
by unreservedly endorse and approve the
platform adopted by the national conven-
ton at Chicago. and we hereby approve
the nominees of said convention, William
Jennings Bryan and Arthur Scwall, and
pledge them our earnest and cordial sup
port"
Tonight Tammany Hall voted 9S to l
to act as n unit in the convention, despite
the opposition of the Sulzer influences on
the outside 1t is thought the full strength
of Tammany will be cast for Thatcher
| for governor.