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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
TREASURY STATEMENT.
The Interest Bearing Debt Increased $l4,
788,970 and the Public Debt Increased
S5,274,780 for March.

Washington, April 1.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at $12S, ,149,68S. The withdraw
ais for the day were 1909, 200.
The debt statement issued this-after-
noon shows a net increase in the public
debt less cash in the treasury during
March of 1924, ,7S0.79. The interest-bear-
ing debt increased $14,7SS,970. The nom
interest-bearing debt decreased $579, Az
So and cash in the treasury increased
IS, 1884, ,741.21. The balances of the several
classes of debt at the close of business
March 81 were:
Interest-bearing debt, 1897, 404, ,140; debt
on which interest has ceased since ma
turity, s1,659,510; debt bearing no inter-
est, 1874, ,920, 951; total, $1213, ,9S4,OO1.
The certificates and treasury notes Off
set by an equal amount of cash
in the treasury outstanding at
the end of the month were $780,
909, 1853, an increase of $4,357 $780,
The total cash in the treasury was $874,-
96S, 947. The gold reserve was 500, ,O0O, ,O00
Net cash balances. $171 ,641,748 In the
month there WAS an increase in gold and
coin bars of $4.1s9.711, against $24,394, ,556
at the end of the preceding month.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
EXPERT CoUNTERFEITER CAUGHT.
Some of His Bills Were Almost Perfect and
Passed the Banks,

New York. April 1.-The United States
secret service agents today captured a
man named Emanuel Ningen, who, they
claim, has made counterfeits of United
States bills of large denominations SO exI
cellent in execution as to almost defy de-
lection except by an expert Ningen's
home is in Flagtown, N. j., and it is said
that he made $40, 500 and $50 bills as far
back as 1879. His last series, however,
consists of $100 bills.
The arrest last Saturday evening of
man named Joseph Gilbert who attempt
ed to pass a $50 pen and ink bill, fur
nished the clue which led to Ningen'S ar
rest. Gilbert said he was farmer and
came from Wilkesbarre, Pa, and that he
came to this city to dispose of some gov
ernment bonds and that a man who
bought one of them near the Union Trust
company's building gave him the $50 bill
in payment. Gilbert was closely ques-
toned by Secret Service Agent Bogg and
finally broke down and betrayed the pen
man.
The government officials declined to
definitely state at present the connection
between Gilbert and Ningen, but 1t Is
believed that the latter simply used the
former as medium of circulation of the
results of his handiwork.
Upon the information furnished them
by Gilbert the secret service officers went
to Flagtown and arrested Ningen. The
prisoner owns a farm of about three
acres there. This afternoon Ningen was
arraigned before United States Commits
sioner Shields who held him for an ex-
animation on April IL under 500, 600 bail.
Later Bogg said that the prisoner had
made a confession and had surrendered
the pens,. inks and paper which he had
employed in making the counterfeits.
The officers say these were the most dan
gerous counterfeits of United States
notes in existence. The counterfeits
manufactured by Ningen were so perfect
that they have passed through several
national banks and the clearing house
in this city, and one of them passed until
it was detected in the treasury depart
ment at Washington. The appearance
of the bills was periodical and there was
no way of locating them on account of
the facility with which they passed
through the banks, although it is re-
garded as certain that primarily the bills
were passed in this city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Caused low a Careless NEGRO.

Atlanta, April Ia special to the Con-
stitution from Lumpkin, Ga, says that an
engine. bagga car and one passenger
coach went through a trestle on the
Georgia and Alabama railroad this aft
ernoon. The burning trestle was discov.
cred by some farmers, who sent a negro
up the track to signal q train which was
about due. The negro went In house
to get out of the rain and the train sped
by before he could wave it, No one was
killed, but ten passengers were injured.
one perhaps fatally. He was Dan j..
Thunderberg, a passenger, who was in
jured internally The others were w. d.
Leigh, engineer; James Kelly, conductor:
]. w. Melse, baggage master; j. B..
Abram, mail agent; w. T. Stakely, ex-
press messenger; w. E. Butler, j. p.
Grubbs and w. H. Dargan. ~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
$4,000, 900 FIRE.
Hundreds of Inhabitants Rendered Home
less and Destitute.


Colon, March 29-The following are
fuller details of the disastrous fire which
began here Monday morning, March 23:
The fire began at 4:30 o'clock in the
morning, and every house on the south
of Seventh steet, except the Grand hotel,
Suisse, Daniel de Castros store and the
Pacific Mail company's offices, down to
the Panama Railroad company's sta
ton were burned, rendering homeless
and destitute hundreds of inhabitants,
who are threatened with starvation.
Over one-half of the city was burned.
The flames were first discovered on the
lower floor of Tuck Chong & Co.'S de-
posit warehouse, situated at the north
west corner of Eighth and Cash streets,
in the portion occupied by some China
men, and had there been any means for
suppressing the flames the fire could have
been confined to that building.
There being no water on hand, no fire
brigade and nothing whatever to check
the flames they quickly enveloped the
entire house and the adjoining one, be-
longing to Senior Arcia.
Thence they spread westward to Boli-
var street, and northward until they
reached the building formerly belonging
to the late Mrs. Medal
The wind being from the northeast, the
flames then spread over to the western
side Of Bolivar street. burning a China
mans store. Up to that hour, $50 q. m,
two hours after the alarm, not a drop of
waited had been thrown on the flames.
A hose was then run out from the Pa
cific Mail company's wharf, but before
steam could be gotten up in the wharf
engine the flames passed over Bottle al
lev and attacked In their westerly march
the rear of Emflfani's cafe, then the dry
goods store of Mr.. De Lisser "The Cres
cent" and spread to DR.. Hafemann's
soda water factory and drug store.
At that moment the entire city seemed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
RELIEF FOR ARMENIA.


New York, April 1.-The Armenian Re-
lief association today cabled $4,000 to Miss
Clara Barton, through the Constantine
pie committee, that being the amount
raised by citizens of Newark, N. j., at a
mass meeting held on behalf of Armenia
In that city. 1t is the largest collection
raised at any one meeting.
A cablegram Just received from Mr.. w.
w. Peet, treasurer of the Constantinople
committee, says: I'VE have 125,000 peo-
pleo on our lists in seventeen distributing
centers. We must buy seed to secure fu-
ture harvest, and daily rations must also
be kept up to save the people from
starvation. The urgency is extreme"
The New York Woman's auxiliary of
the Armenian Relief association has is-
sued an appeal to the churches asking
that the money that is to be spent for
flowers at Easter be appropriated for the
relief of starving Armenians as more
acceptable Easter offering.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
BERMUDA'S HARD LUCK.
Chased Away From Cuba She Was Seized in
Honduras With All the Ammunition
Aboard.

Philadelphia, April IA private cable
gram received here today stated that the
filibustering steamer Bermuda has been
seized at Puerto Cortez by the Honduras
government with all the ammunition
aboard with which she sailed from New
York for Cuba.
Captain O'Brien and the crew of the
vessel are known to be aboard, but the
whereabouts of General Garcia and the
ITO men who went out on the steamer is
in doubt. 1t is said that there has been
treachery somewhere, and that the ex-
act destination ON Cuban coast of the
Bermuda was known to the Spanish Of
ficials in this country, and that Captain
General Weyler was fully informed of
the place where an attempt would be
made to land the cargo of the vessel
At any rate the attempt to land was a
failure. The attempt was made at night
near Cape Corrientes. The Bermuda
was showing no lights and preparations
had been made for the landing when sud-
denly several Spanish gun boats were
sighted bearing down upon the Ber-
muda. The Bermuda made all steam
end escaped.
The Cubans in this city say that Maxi
mo Gomez, the Cuban commander-in-
chief Is now on his way to Philadelphia
to receive medical treatment. This may
be true, but from reports here the con-
dead is not improbable. The wound in
Gomez'S leg has never healed and has
been a continual running sore. The
wound in his right arm has also given
him much trouble and he has been phys
ically unfit to remain in the field for fully
three months past and 1t is said that for
the past month he has reliquinshed the
active command of the Cuban army.
The Story Denied.
New York, April 1-Editer Trujillo of
La Provena, who is one of the most ac-
tive leaders here of the Cuban junta, this
evening denounced as false the report
that the steamship Bermuda, which car
ried filibustering expedition under Cen
eral Garcia from this port. had been
seized with it's cargo of arms and am
munition at Puerto Cortez, Honduras.
He said: 1.-THE fact that the Bermuda
was at Puerto CorteZ Is not news. We
have known 1t several days. She landed
her men and cargo in Cuba in safety.
She then proceeded to Puerto Cortez and
took cargo of baranas. She is now on
her way home. She will stop at Phila-
delpha and discharge her cargo and
then she will come to New York.
1.-THE report of the seizure of the Ber-
muda is in line with the other one, which
has been circulated that Gomez is dead
and buried. General Weyler is credited
with a telegram to the Spanish minister
in Washington to that effect. We heard
from Gomez two weeks ago and he was
then in good health. 1t is the policy of
the Spaniards to circulate anything they
think may affect the American congress
and discourage the Cubans. The truth
is the Spanish forces in Cuba are be-
coming more and more demoralized.
They have been beaten in every recent
encounter with the Cubans. The revolu-
ton is gaining strength every day.
Within fifteen days four important fill
clustering expeditions have landed in
Cuba and the Spaniards are in bad
way .
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
DIED OF BLOOD POISONING.
Colonel Jarez Was Wounded While Bscap-
ing From Spanish Prison.

SOIOu0l JaTe2 w as w OQuQeQ WI nile GSCAp-
ing From Spanish Prison.
st. Louis, April 1.-Col. Placca Jarez,
who was a few months ago in command
of a Cuban regiment, died at the city
hospital here last night from blood pois-
oning brought about by bullet wound
received in escaping from a Spanish
prison. Colonel Jarez was sugar plant
er in the province of Pinar del Rio, and
enlisted in the Cuban army at the first
outbreak of the war. On November u
Colonel Jarez and seven of his men were
captured by the Spanish and sent to Jail
at Pinar del Rio. February 26 the pris-
oners attacked the guards and escaped
Colonel Jarez was badly wounded in the
right leg but made his way to the south
coast and embarked in small boat He
was picked up in an exhausted condition
by the American schooner Annie, from
Aspinwall for New Orleans, and even
tually made his way to this city. Thurs
day last he was sent to the city hospital,
blood poisoning having resulted from
lack of proper treatment of his wounds
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
5000 Reward offered.

Lebanon Mo-, April IAN hour after
the robbery was reported here a posse
made up of 100 citizens started in pursuit
of the robbers. This afternoon a number
of the posse returned. They say they
found in the woods west of where the
robbery took place two checks, one for
$4400 and one for $16, and also an envel-
ope containing a $5 bill. Hence it is sup
posed that the cutting loose of the en-
gine was merely a blind and that the
robbers jumped off within a few yards
and took horses and came west across
the country. At leAst this is the theory
that the officers are proceeding on.
Wells Fargo & Co. have issued a circu-
lar offering 5000 reward for the arrest of
the bandits.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Troops for South Africa.

London, April 1.-The st. James Ga
zette saws that two regiments were or
dered to the Cape Colony on Friday last,
which orders were revoked on Saturday,
have again been ordered to proceed inn
mediately, in view of the character of
Yesterdays dispatches from Matabeland,
representing that nearly all of that coun-
try is in a. state of revolt.
The Globe publishes news dispatch,
which says that the government will
send 5000 troops to the Cape Colony asso-
citation as soon as possible. The dis
patch also says that the chartered South
Africa company has appealed to the gov
eminent to dispatch 500 troops from the
Cape Colony to Buluwayo at once.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Captain Grants Fat Job.

New York, April 1.-Captain Grant,
formerly commander OF the steamer New
York, when she went aground In New
York bay, and who recently left the
American line, has been engaged by
George w. .Childs Drexel to command
the new yacht which the latter is having
built on the other side. Mr.. Drexel has
signed contract for five years. at an an
nuai salary of $4,000. Captain Grant Will
go abroad in few days and bring the
new craft to this country.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Worst Freshet in Thirty Years.

Knoxville, Tenn. April 1.-Reports
from all points on the Tennessee and
Holston rivers indicate the worst freshet
known in years The Clinch and Powell
rivers have also done great damage,
much live stock being drowned. These
rivers are highest for thirty years. The
power house of the Knoxville Electric
railway was flooded today, and for sew
eral hours the system was stopped. In
Lee county, Virginia. Easter Anderson,
his wife and three children were washed
away in Powell river and drowned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

to be in imminent danger and change
of wind would have caused its complete
destruction. After burning Hafemann's s
the flames spread northerly. attacking
Lam Sangs store house and Charles
Foulks' dry goods store.
A successful effort was made to save
the Grand Hotel Suisse and Daniel De
Castros' store. At the hotel Suisse Cap
tain Gehaarsschmidt and officers of the
II. A. p company's steamer Polynesia
fought the flames, which frequently
caught that building, and saved 1t.
To the southwark Lfmberis building
was consumed, then the lottery office,
Ell Ruen Gusto { 1 l.. Maures retail
store), Mrs. Jacob Madures, Sr, Romas,
the Globe pharmacy, Monteverdes' two
stores (dry goods and groceriesl.
Toward the back of Limberis, which
is the property of Mr.. Fischer, the flames
spread over to a house belonging to Sc
nor Arcia, then extending down to the
French bakery. Passing over Ninth
street, Lin Sang's general store went
down, then to Iron market, the outer linn
its of which were surrounded by wooden
Chinese shops, caught the flames, and
the contents were consumed. The fire
spread to the hotel Oeeanique, an I'M
mense three-story building, owned by Mr..
J. Girls The Acadia was quickly ablaze,
and the calaboose followed The entire
blocks south of the calaboose, extending
down the railroad station, including
Front street to Bolivar street. then fell
victims to the fire, and in these blocks
were several houses owned by DR.. Calm
do and Senior Emiliani.
A hose was run out from the Pacific
mail wharf, which did good service IN
abating the flames at the Suisze, and a
stream was kept on the Pacific Mail Of
fees which saved them. The number OF
houses destroyed is eighty-six and
comprises half the city. The value in
property and merchandise is estimated
at 100000 currency, of which sum
$3.50, 900 is covered by insurance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
WON'T Fuse with Republicans.

Raleigh, N. c., April 1.-Senator Butler,
populist state chairman, sent out letter
to the county chairmen today saying
there is to be no electoral fusion with the
republicans unless the latter join In the
fight against the goldbugs and no fusion
on the state ticket unless the republicans
concede to the populists the nomination
of governor and allow them to name one
member of the legislature in each coun-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

Lieut.. j. F. Parker, United States navy,
of the cruiser New York, will give away
the bride
Not over twenty-five invitations to the
wedding have been issued. These went
to the relatives of the ex-president and
Mrs. Dimmick and to the former mem
bers of Ex-President Harrison's cabinet.
After the wedding General Harrison and
his bride will leave for Indianapolis.
They will return east in short time and
pass the summer in the Adlrondaeks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
REFUSED TO vACATE.
Governor Hughes of Arizona Had to Be Put
Out OF Office.

Washington, April 1.-The interior de-
partment authorities upon receipt of a
telegram from Secretary of State Bruce
of Arizona that Governor Hughes re-
fuses to vacate his Office today sent the
following telegram to both gentlemen:
Louis G. Hughes, Phenix, Arz:
you have been removed from the Of
flee of governor of Arizona. The presi-
dent directs that you turn the office over
to the secretary at once"
"Charles M. Bruce, Secretary of Arizona,
Phenix, Ariz.:
"Mr Hughes has been removed as gov
ernor. The president directs that you
take possession of the office as acting
governor under the slaw."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Four Italians Killed.

Rome, April 1.-The government has
received information that the Dervishes
made an unsuccessful attack upon Kas-
sala March 25 and that another engage
ment between the Italians and Dervishes
occurred March 2S, in which four Italians
were killed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Soldiers Acting as FL, emen,

Vienna April 1.-Eight members of the
Vienna fire brigade were dismissed for
misconduct yesterday, whereupon the en-
tire corps struck. The municipal author
tiles have applied to the military re-
questing that soldiers be temporarily as
signed to fire duty.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Japanese-German Treaty.

Berlin. April lit is announced here
that a commercial treaty has been con-
cluded between Germany and Japan, un-
der the terms of which Germany con-
cedes the abolition of ex-terrtorial juris-
diction in Japan, the latter in return, re-
ducing the customs duties on many Ger
man imports.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
CAPTURED THE TOWN.
Shelby County Administration Democrats
Going Over to Johnston.

Montevallo, April. 1.-(Special)- Gap
tain Johnston spoke here today and cap
tured the town. This has all along been
an administration stronghold and is still,
but many of our people realize that Cap
tain Johnston will be much the stronger
candidate of the two in the race for gov
ernor. Mr.. Clarke has host of warm
friends and admirers here, but they real
ize that he will be weak candidate for
the Office of governor. This county has
been claimed as al Clarke county, but
surprises may come on the 11th of April.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
King Menelik Retreating.

Rome, April lit is learned from sew
eral sources that King Menelik and all
of his chiefs except the Ras of Tigre
have retreated, their provisions having
given out.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Greenville, Miss, April lat o'clock
this afternoon the massive boilers Of the
Planters Oil mill at this place exploded,
wrecking the mill property and causing
the death Of five men and the serious in
Jury of half dozen others The explo-
sion is said to have been caused by a
dry boiler. The wreck caught fire and
the bodies Of the dead men were badly
charred
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Ola TbeatricaI Manager Dead. .

Jacksonville Fla. April III. V. Gil
bert, aged rs years, died at his home In
East Jacksonville this morning. Mr..
gilbert was widely known among the
theatrical profession. He managed a
company years before the war. He and
old John Thompson were bosom friends.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Cut His UuoIe,s Throat i.

Columbus. Ca April 1.fSpsciaij- In
q difficulty in bar loom In this city This
afternoon the throat of Richard Ever
edge Of Columbus " as cut by his nephew,
John Everedge. The injuries are very
serious The young man Is under arrest
charged With assault with intent to MR.
der.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

agreement, based upon mutual conces-
sions, has been concluded between
France and England in regard to the
Egyptian expeditions to Dongola, the
terms of which will be made public to-
morrow,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Bismarck,s s1st Birthday.

Friederichsruhe, April 1.-The eighty
first anniversary of -the birthday of
Prince Bismarck was celebrated today
with great enthusiasm.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

New York, April 1-Gen. BENJAMIN
Harrison arrived at the Fifth Avenue ho-
tel today, He was accompanied by d.
M Ramsdell ex-marshai of the District
of Columbia, and his private secretary.
Russell Harrison and Mrs. Mckee viii
Krrive IN the latter part Of the week
and remain for the wedding of the ex-
president end Mrs Dimmick. which
takes place next Monday at St. Thomas
church.
General Harrison will be supported by
Hon. Benjamin F. Tracy of Brooklyn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
One of the Powers Objects.

Paris, April 1.-The Matin says 1t is
stated in ministerial circles that one of
the powers composing the Dreibund has
modified its original attitude upon the
Egyptian question, averring that If, out
of friendship for Italy, it felt compelled
to authorize the use of the Egyptian re-
serve fund towards the paying of the
expenses of the Dongola expedition, this
did not imply any intention on its part
to assist in the completion or Great
RritaIn's domination in Egypt, but ON
the contrary it would concur with France
in reminding Great Britain of her re-
peated promises in regard to Egypt. The
exchange of views which has taken place
upon this subject between France and the
power mentioned has hitherto been YER
hal b,It IT is stated that a dispatch of
the foregoing tenor Is expected for Pre-
mier Bourgeois to use in the chamber
of deputies. Three warships lying at
Toulon are In constant readiness to sail.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

Jacksonville, Fla, April 1.-The post
office at Chipley. Fla, was entered by
burglars last night. They secured a
considerable sum in money and stamps
valued at $40.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
A False Report.

London, April, lit is learned that
there is no truth'in the news agency dis
patch published by the Globe that the
government would send 5000 troops to
Cane Colony as soon as possible. and that
the charter of the South Africa COM
pany had appealed to the government to
at once dispatch 500 troops from the Cape
Colony to Buluwayo.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
REV. J.F. ADAMS INJURED.
A Small Cyclone and Hailstorm Did Gadi
den Some Damage.

den Some Damage.
Montgomery, April IA special to the
Advertiser from Gadsden, Ala, says: A
miniature cyclone passed over this city
this evening, doing considerable damage
The grand stand of the fair association
was blown down and Rev. ]. f. Adams
was probably fatally hurt. He had taken
refuge from the rain in the building
The cyclone proceeded up the creek, car
rying destruction in its path. A hail
storm in the morning destroyed all young
vegetables.