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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
GENEVA.
A Printer Circulates Reports on Young La
dies and Is Thrashed and Told to Skip.

dies and Is Thrashed and Told to Skip.
Geneva, April 8.-(Special)-It was
rumored on the street today that one B.
F. Atkin, a former printer at the Citizen
office, had been taken out in the woods,
severely whipped and told to leave the
county and never more return. 1t seems
that Atkin had been circulating false and
damaging stories about several Geneva
young ladies, and it came to the ears of
the brothers of some of them, who imme-
diately set about to execute summary
Justice. Atlxin came to Geneva from
Montgomery about four months ago, and
has made himself very obnoxious by his
circulation of false stories. He said his
home was in Decatur, ILL.,, and that his
father was an Episcopal clergyman at
that place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09

will be here next Friday night to lecture.
with much pleasure.
Professor Williams has a fine school
here and seems to give general satisfac-
ton. His sister, Miss Wanna, is in very
feeble health. Commencement sermon
will be preached the second Sunday in
May.
DR.. Shaffer, the Baptist minister is WIS.,
iting in Clay county at present.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
LOUISVILLE.
Barbour for Johnston Speaking Last Fri.
day and Saturday.

day and Salurday.
Louisville, April STANDARDIZATION c.
McNabb of Eufaula, A. A. Ewi1s
of Clayton and James A. McLen-
non of Louisville addressed the peo-
pie on Friday and Saturday at Blue
Spring, Clio and Elamville in the interest
of Capt. Joseph F. Johnston. These
speakers did honor to themselves and
good for free silver and Johnston. The
demonstrations showed that Barbour is
for Johnston by large majority.
j. NJ. Shofner. assisted by Rev. Mr.. Nc
Neil of Clayton. is conducting a series of
meetings here at the Methodist church.
A great deal of interest is being mani
tested.
Mr.. G. w. Lee has the finest rye patch
in southeast Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
GREENV WILLIE.

A Bank Organized With a Capital Stock of
$4,000.
Greenville, April S.-(Special) 1.-The
Bank of Greenville was organized here
yesterday with capital stock of $4,000
and will open for business in about ten
days
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
VERNON.

Johnston Win Get Forty-hve Delegates
Out of the Sixty-two.
Vernon, April s.-tSpecial)-There viii
be sixty-two delegates to the county con-
yention of Lamar. In my Judgment Cap
tain Johnston viii get forty-fipe. If not
fifty, of them. He will get the delega-
ton from this county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
M..WEIL & Bro.

$4,000 SUIT or $4,000 SILK DRESS
for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket
with every dollar spent with US.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09

ATTENTION, DAIRYMEN!
Extra good corn bran for
sale at Wilkinson B. Corners
mill. s3-26-eod-x2s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
CARRoLLToN.

Light Frost in Pickens-Telephone Line to
Be Extended.
Carrollton, April ESPECIALLY -There
was a slight frost during the past week,
but it did no injury to the farmers in
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
Russell VIII Talk Russell.

Hon. E. L. Russell, prominent at
torney of Mobile and Cleveland elector-
at-large in the last national election, Will
address the democratic voters of this city
tomorrow night in the theater. He Is a
brilliant and entertaining stump speaker
and will probably have good crowd to
hear him. .-I-r
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
OPEN TO CONVICTION.
Mark Hanna in a Pliant Mood-WilIing
 to Accept Advice.

to Accept Adv1ce.
 New York, July 28.--Arriving in this city to-day MT. Hanna was met at the depot by $. R. Galloway of Cleveland and Police Commissioner Frederick D. Grant At the Waldorf he was met by General Osborne. Commissioner Grant and General Osborne subsequently, con- culted with MT Hanna. His object, he said, in visiting this city was to es- tablish headquarters. He let out the fact that he was here to patch up the differences between the two factions of the republican party. When asked where the republican headquarters would be he said General Osborne had satisfied himself that the rooms in the Metropolitan Insurance companys building on Madison Square would be the proper place wherein to hold the meetings of the organization.
 In short talk with a reporter MT. Hanna said: "I am not infallible. If any one who, attending regular repub- lican meetings thinks he knows more than I do about the political situation and is willing to advance his opinions can either convince me of the error of my ways or else if he thinks his argu- ments are strong enough to enroll me in. the fold of the silverites I am per- fectly willing to be convinced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
TWIN ISSUES OF CAMPAIGN
TARIFF .AND CURRENCY, SAYS AIR. HANNA, WILL GO HAND IN HAND.

Fayors a Protective Tariff, but "Not High Tariff by Any Means"-Money, However, is Burning Issue-No Re- vengeful Debts to be Paid-Ex-Senator Plutt to be Consulted-Pacifics States Will be Found in the Mckinley Column Southern States Are Believed to be Safe, Too
 New York, July 28.-Chairnan Mark Hanna of the republican national corn- mittee, after luncheon at the Waldorf. this evening, talked with representa- tive of the United Press. When asked as to his position on the currency, Mr. Hanna said that his and Major Me Kinley's position was that the financial question and the tariff question must go hand in hand.
 They both recognized that the money question was a burning issue, and that the party would have to meet it. ITO put it briefly, our position is in favor of sound money and protective tar
 
 q do not mean a high tariff, by any means"
 He said further that their policy would be to preserve the currency on a sound basis of gold and at the same time to raise sufficient money to de- fray the expenses of the government. Mir. Hanna said he did not know in dividuals in this campaign, and he is not cherishing any resentments. He said he had not seen MT. Platt, but SUD- posed he would soon.
 MT Hanna said in reply to a question as to where the real headquarters would be in New York or Chicago that they would be in both places. He would go back and North, and wherever he was, there would be the real headquar- ters. When at home he would have telephone wires connecting with head quarters In both cities.
 A. S. Perkins. first assistant secre- tary of the executive committee, who is with MT. Hanna, in an interview said:
 "We are going to carry the Pacific states, with the possible exception of Oregon, which is doubtful. Montana and Nevada are, of course, for silver. Nebraska we consider as surely repub- lican. We shall beat MT. Bryan in his own state. The central western states we consider safe, with the exception of Illinois, which is made doubtful by the strong influence possessed by Altgeld. Indiana and Ohio are, of course, be- yond dispute"
 What about the southern states?" he was asked.
 "We have good chances in all, but we fully expect to carry Maryland, Ken lucky and West Virginia.
 MT. Perkins said that the republicans had already two hundred speakers in the field.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
CLERK pMESoorr RESIGNS.
Alleged Effort to Secure tho Vacancy for q
 Democrat.

Democrat.
 Benjamin M. Prescott, clerk of the fire department of this city, rendered his resignation to the board of com missioners last evening. It was ac- cepted and Captain Rufus R. Fancher of Hook and Ladder No. was de- tached to do the work of clerk until further orders. Captain Fancher has been in the office since the suspension of Clerk Prescott, which was made by Chief Kennedy early in the month.
 It was currently reported early in the evening that an effort was being made to have the president of the board, MT. Walker, make temporary appoint ment, with the understanding that 1t would be permanent. One gentleman who said that he knew what he was talking about, said that deal had been talked of by which the president would be delegated this power. When the time came for the transaction to be perfected one of the persons to 1t did not keep his agreement. Had the bar gain been carried out there would have been one of the political surprises of the year announced, but ifs" are troublesome in politics as well as in other spheres of life. There was no deal made, and Captain Fancher is likely not to return to his company for several months. In some quarters it is stated that the friends of Captain Fan cher want him for permanent clerk. On the other hand fit is said by those who know, or think they do, that the cap tain has no desire to leave the hook and ladder company for the clerkship. It is well known that Captain Fancher Is one of the most efficient men in the department, a man whose Judgment Chief Kennedy always relies upon.
 The following petitions were acted upon: That of Mary s. Johnson, for a wooden addition at 97 Whalley avenue; Mothers Aid society, 107 Hill street, to raise a roof; T. H. Molloy of 95 Water street These were referred to the com- mittee on permits with power.
 The petition of E. J. Lynch, ct al., for hydrant on Spring street: G. B. Mix, ct al. for one on Munson street, between Shelton avenue and Ashmun street, were referred to the hydrant committee with power.
 The committee was instructed to ex- anime into the merits of the petition of H. c. Warren for the abolishment of hydrant at 355 Whalley avenue. The committee will make a report to the board.
 l.. c. Bates ct al asked for fire alarm box at the corner of George and Little Orange streets; referred to the fire alarm telegraph committee with power.
 R. D. Bryant, steamer No. {, and Thomas Sheehan, Hook and Lad der No. i, were promoted from grade to grade i. to take effect from July 12.
 w. A. Miller, steamer No. l;gJ. F. Griffin, steamer No. 2; Norris Clapp, steamer No. 8, and J. J. Higgins of hook and ladder No. 3, were promoted from grade to grade l.
 President Walker of the board will go away from town tomorrow for re cuperation Mir Walker has regained much of his former health, and he wishes to ward off the hot spell.
 Chief Kennedy will leave on Mon day for Salt Lake City, Utah. During his absence Fire Marshal Hubbard will be acting chief.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
M,KTNLEY WINS.
He and Bob Grant and Fairview Boy Cap-
 ture Waterbury Prizes.

He and Bob Grant and Fairview Boy Cap-
 ture Waterbury Prizes.
 The July meeting of the Waterbury Driving company opened at the Driving Park this afternoon with an attend ance of 1,500 people. The weather was very favorable for racing and the track was in excellent condition. The judges were General Alexander Harbison or Hartford, who acted as starter, $. L. Hodgkinson of Wallingford and l.. w. Hudson of New Britain
 The first race was the three minute class for a purse of S200. Mckinley won in three straight heats. The 2:25 class for a purse of $250 was an excit- ing race The fight was between Clos ter H. and Bob Grant the chestnut gelding owned by Frank Nichols of Waterbury. The finish in the third heat was most exciting Bob Grant winning by nose. Many old horsemen said it was the prettiest race that they had ever seen on that track.
 Fairview Boy fell down just after the beginning of the third heat, but his driver managed to get him up and off the course DeIOre the horses came around for the second lap. Three Minute-Purse $200-Eight Start
 CTS.
 1-McKin1ey, b g, Rendle & White, Danbury.
 2-Kitty Hill, br m, Charles Smart, Meriden.
 3-Roselett, M. J. Foley, Springfield. Best time, 2:31A.
 2:25 Class-Purse $250.
 1-Gloster, H., b g. M. J. Daily, Lan- caster.
 Blob Grant, ch g, Clark Nichols, Waterbury.
 3-Stammal, br g, c. F. Richmond, Naubuc.
 Time, 2:23A.
 General Alex Harbison of Hartford was starter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
Rhode Islands True Democrats.

Providence, R. l., July 2S.-The local sound money democrats have received substantial encouragement in their ef- forts to inaugurate an organized move ment, and the leaders feel confident that the democracy of Rhode Island will in a short time announce a decided advocacy of platform through a major ity of it's constituency.
 A meeting will be held tomorrow af- ternoon for consultation and organiza- tion Among the prominent democrats who have signified their intention of being present are Arnold Greene, Jesse H. Metcalf, Augustus s. Miller, Will liam c. Baker, Clarence H. Aldrich, Samuel H. Bullock, John E. Studley, Alderman c. c. Nichols, Oscar Lap ham and others.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29

the credit of the government, on which it's honor Is based and for which every one worthy of the name of an American citizen is or should be profoundly jeal- ous, is one of vast importance.
 Again, proper adjustment of the tariff. so that labor can have its just protection without at the same time giving undue protection to the manu- featuring interests at the expense of the great consuming portion of our peo- pc, is worthy of profou consideration and early solution.
 "On the contrary the prohibition par ty assured of its sincerity of purpose and the spirit of unselfishness which has been its dominant principle, pledges itself as soon as the power of legislation is given to 1t, to act on all these mat ters as the existing circumstances and welfare of the whole people may de- mand. In view, therefore, of the utter failure of the other parties to properly legislate on these matters when in pow er hold that the time has arrived when the voters of this country can and should trust the reins of government into the hands of the prohibition party, having the assurance, based on the spirit of disinterestedness that has al- ways animated 1t, that every pledge will be honestly fulfilled, and every act of it's legislation with have for its con- trolling motive the honor of God, the welfare of the people and the good Of the country so dear to us all
 q now leave the matter to the deci- sion os my fellow citizens to be eX- pressed at the ballot box in November next, and to the guidance of Him. ''who is the final arbiter of all things.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
RED FLAG FOLLOWERS.
They Are Refused Adlnittance to the Inter-
 national Socialist Congress.

national Socialist Congress.
 London, July 28.--On the question of admitting the anarchists to the inter- national socialist trades congress to- day the vote stood 2OS to 104. The an- archist would-be delegates were out side the hall waiting for a decision, and when it was announced they became highly indignant It was finally decid- ed to force an entrance into the hall.
 A rush was made for the doorkeepers. who were speedily upset, and the crowd of anarchists made. their way to the gallery. Then arose a perfect babel. The delegates shouted in their native tongues, Russian, Polish, French, Ger man, Italian, Spanish and English, that the intruders should be put out.
 Finally, when the voice of a speaker could be heard above the din, Tom Mann and James Kier Hardie address ed the chair in advocacy of the admis- sion of one Of the anarchists Other speakers opposed the proposition, and the excitement waxed until it appeared that there was a decidedly favorable chance of yesterdays discraceful scene being repeated.
 Herr Singer finally succeeded In ob- taining a little order, and 1t was then agreed that properly accredited anarch- ists should be admitted, but should be allowed to take no part in the debates. Later another vote was taken and 1t was decided to uphold the Zurich reso- lution, which, in effect, provides that anarchists shall not be admitted. There the question remains at present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
4 scATHING INDICTMENT.
A Maine Democrats Caustic Arraigment
 of the Chicago Convention.

Maine Democrats Caustic Arraigment
 of the Chicago Convention.
 Rockland, Me, July 2S,-C. Vey Hol- man of this city, one of the delegates to the national democratic convention at Chicago and gold standard man, has sent the following communication to the leading democrats of the state:
 "All democrats of the state of Maine, who recognize the fact that the recent so-called national convention at Chiea- go was dominated in it's organization and conduct by a spirit of injustice, dishonesty and absolute disregard for the most elementary rules of orderly procedure; who deprecate and condemn the surrender of the majority of that body to populistic theories entirely al fen to the creed of true democracy; who decline to accept the declaration of al- legged principles put forth under the guise of a democratic platform as in any measure embodying the articles of democratic faith, but rather as subver- sive and revolutionary of all that this nation has been taught to admire and revere as democratic doctrine; who re- fuse to participate even passively In the political criminality which unjustifiably and without warrant unseated legally and properly qualified delegates in or der to reverse the just control of cer- tain state delegations and thus defeat the will of the democratic electors of those states duly expressed in their To- cal caucuses and conventions; who be- lieve that it is consistent with the fun damental principles of democracy to advocate and secure the highest possi- ble standard Of value and the fullest possible measure of soundness in the administration of our national finances and in the regulation of our monetary system and who believe that the sim pie dignity of Maine's terse civil motto, "Dirigo,'' 'J Lead" should never be prostituted to the dictation of an un- worthy cause or the propagation of an unsound principle, are requested at once to communicate to the undersign- ed their views upon the advisability of immediately calling conference in this state to consider what action shall be taken under the call issued by the Chicago sound money conference for a representative democratic national con- vention to place in the field a preslden- tial ticket upon an honest and straight forward democratic platform.
 (Signed) C. vEY HOLMAN.
 Rockland, Me, July 2s, 1896.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
Killed at Union City.

Waterbury, July 2S.-Thomas Finin, twenty -four, of Naugatuck, was run over by a northbound passenger train on the Naugatucle division of the Con- solidated road at 1 o'clock this after noon. The accident occurred near Union City, but the first known of the affair was when the train arrived in Waterbury, the engineer noticed blood on the engine. The dismembered body was found scattered along the roadbed. It is supposed from the way it was mutilated that the man was lying di- rectly across the track.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
BRYAN IS STILL SILENT.
Will Act Upon the Advice of His Political
 Councillors.

Lincoln, Neb., July 28.-Senator Pet tigrew of South Dakota, one of the bolt ing republicans, was the only promi- nent caller at the Bryan's to-day. He spent some hours with the nominee talking over the situation. MT Bryan is still silent as to his intention with regard to the populist nomination. The general understanding is that no de- cision will be reached until Senator Jones has consulted with the populist leaders.
 j While in Chicago MT Bryan express ed his desire to be guided by their ad- vice, and while he has hissown opinions, he is willing to allow his advisers to ar range matters. MT. Bryan spent short time at headquarters this afternoon. but did not do much beyond shaking hands with a number of people there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
A Remarkable Plan Proposed.

Waterbury, July 2S.-Henry c. Bald win, the populist leader of the Connect icut delegation to the St. Louis conven- tion, reached his home in Naugatuck this morning. He said that the con- vention was wild for Bryan when he was nominated in the convention. He says that Bryan will carry all the states west of the Mississippi and many of the eastern states. He does not think Mckinley will carry more than seven states. He hears of plan of the gold democrats to combine with the republicans. secure the withdrawal Of Mckinley and the nomination of Grover Cleveland on united ticket. If this plan is not carried out he says the gold democrats will nominate Cleveland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
CROPS rHKoUGnoUr THE COUNTRY.
Heavy Yield in Most Staples, But Rains
 Have Had a Bad Effect.

Washington, July 2S,-The weather bureau crop bulletin for the week ended yesterday says:
 In the states of the central valleys and on the Atlantic and east gulf coasts the week has been very favorable for all growing crops, but excessive rains have to some extent retarded farm work, threshing particularly, and caus- ed much injury to grain in shock, Heavy rains have also injured crops in the Ohio valley, especially in West Vir- ginia, where local freshets have been very destructive
 Drought continues in northern Mich igan, Louisiana, Arkansas and In a few of the southwestern counties of Mis- souri. In northern Louisiana pastures and all crops have suffered seriously from drought, and water for stock IS scarce. Although corn has suffered to some extent from heavy rains in the states Of the Ohio and Central Mlssis- sippi valleys and from drought in southern Missouri, Arkansas, Louisi- ana and Texas, the general outlook for an exceptionally fine crop continues promising In Kansas much of the crop is now made and in Nebraska it is in unusually fine condition. Indiana reports "a great crop almost assured"
 Over the eastern portion of the cot ton region and in Texas cotton has made good growth, but in northern Louisiana 1t Is suffering from drought. and complaints of rust and shedding are quite general Picking has begun in Florida, is about to commence in AL abama and continues in Texas and Ar kansas. Spring wheat has experienced favorable weather conditions in Minne- sota and South Dakota, and the early sown has somewhat improved in North Dakota, but in that state late sown did not head and is being ploughed up.
 The spring wheat harvest has begun in South Dakota and will begin in Min- nesota August l. The general condi- tion Of tobacco continues good. Cut ting is in progress in Maryland earlier than usual.
 A special telegraph report says: New England-Pasturag is good in south ern portions and improving in north; cloudy weather delayed hay and grain harvest in southern portion.