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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THE DEBIT STATEMENT.
The Increases and Decreases for the Month
 of July.

OI Jury.
 Washington, Aug. 1.-The debt state ment issued this afternoon shows a net increase in the public debt less cash in the treasury, during July of $10,S57, ,25S 30. The interest bearing debt increased ss60. The non-interest bearing debt decreased $416,726, and cash in the treasury de- creased $11, ,273,624.30. The balance of the several classes of debt at the close of business July 31 were: Interest bearing debt, $S47, ,364, ,250; debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $1, ,633, $40; debt bearing no interest, $373, 3,915,O94. Total, 1,222 312,9S4.
 The certificates and treasury notes off, set by an equal amount of cash in the treasury outstanding at the end of the month was $555, ,212,973, an increase of $S,102,000. The total cash in the treasury was $S51, ,863,74 the gold reserve was $100, 900, 900; net cash balance. $156, 158, ,472. In the month there was an increase in gold coin and bars of $5,991, ,S60, the total at the close being $150,012,224 Of silver there was an increase of $1, ,211, ,433. Of the surplus there was in national bank depos- itories $15,986,913, against $16857, ,354 at the end of the preceding month
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
SMITTEN BY YELLOW SEA.
An Enormous Tidal Wave Bursts Upon the Coast of Machau-Four Thousand
 People Pershed.

Shanghai, Aug. 1.-The recent disas- trous tidal wave along the coast of Northern Japan has been paralleled by a similar phenomenon on the coast of Machau, northeast of the province of Kiangsu. in which Shanghai is situated. July 2S there suddenly appeared in the Yellow sea huge bank of~water rushing shoreward with terrific velocity. From stories of eye witnesses the wave was five miles wfde Thousands of tons of water was thrown for miles inland and everything swept away. Many villages were entirely destroyed. It Is estimated that fully 4000 people perished.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
CHAIRMAN JONES
Expected in New York by Tuesday Morn.
 ing-Faulkner,s Little Joke


 ing-Faulkner's Little Joke.
 Washington, Aug. 1.-Senator Faulkner last night received telegramH from Chailman Jones of the national commit tee, in which he said 1t would be impossi- ble for him to reach this city before late Monday night or Tuesday morning Un- til he arrives no positive information will be at hand concerning the probable loca- ton of national democratic headquarters, although there appears to be very good grounds for the general impression that the chairman has decided upon this city and the old WormIey hotel as the best possible location. Senator Jones having thus postponed his visit, Chairman Faulkner of the congressional committee will run up to Martinsburg this evening and spend Sunday in the mountains with his family.
 Senator Faulkner this morning in- dulged In little good-natured fun at the expense of Vice Chairman Apsley of the republican committee. That gentleman recently said that there was no free sil- yer sentiment in New England MT. Faulkner quoted letter from Massachu- setts to show that in MT. Apsleys home the Hudson (Mass.) Independent had come out for free silver. and that Bryan free silver club had also been or ganized in the home of the vice chairman of the republican committed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
RAIN AT JACKSON
Cools Off the Soldier Boys Ne gro Dies
 From Sunstroke

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 1.-The long dry hot spell of weather was broken today by generous rain, and the 1000 boys in Camp Mclaughlin are in better spirits. The thermometer stood at 100 previous to the rain, and eight or ten men tainted or were sunstruck. A negro cook, who was prostrated on the camp ground yester- day, died last night. Such thing as a sunstroke was never heard of in Jackson before, and that negro should die from heat is a subject of comment. The sol- diers who were stricken down were taken to the hospital, and are now well con- yalescent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
KILLED ALL FOUR.
Lightning Strikes a Tree Beneath Which Were Negro, Two Mules and
 Hog-Storm Damage.

Anniston, Aug. 1.-(Special.) )-This sec- ton was visited by severe wind and thunder storm late yesterday afternoon. At Jenifer lightning struck tree, be- heath which were standing Jeff Bailey, a negro, two mules and hog and killed all four of them.
 A house was also blown down and a negro woman seriously injured at Morris vile. st.
 Trees, fences, small buildings and growing crops were blown down, and several people had narrow escapes from death from the falling trees.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Vermont Democrats Indorse.

Montpelier, Vt, Aug. 1.--At the demo- cratic county convention today county officers were nominated and the follow ing adopted:
 Resolved, Thaethe democrats of Wash ington county heartily indorse the plat form of the national convention of the democratic party at Chicago, and W. J. Bryan and Arthur Sewall as candidates for the offices of president and vice pres ident; also the state democratic ticket heretofore nominated and the county ticket this day placed fin nomination, and we pledge ourselves to use every honora- ble means to secure their election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
The Treasury statement.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The official treas ury statement issued today shows that the receipts of the government for July were $29,069697 and the expenditures were $42,0SS 46S, a deficit for the month of $13,018,S71. The receipts for July were almost exactly what they were in July 1895, while the expenditures were 8, ,500,- 900 greater. The customs receipts for July were $12, 157 ,330, or $2, ,000 900 less than for July, 1895, while the receipts from in- ternal revenue were $14 4,302,532, or nearly $2,000,0O0 greater than those for July, 1895. In expenditures the principal items that show an increase oyer July 1895, are: Civil and miscellaneous, $2, BOO, ,000; navy, $1, 400, ,000, and pensions, S400 000
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THE MORGAN SYNDICATE.
It Has Assumed Mammoth Proportions,
 Standard Oil Trust in It.

New York, Aug. 1.-The foreign ex- change syndicate which was formed by J. Pierpont Morgan has assumed very large proportions, according to the re- ports current In Wall street. The agree ment provided that the members of the syndicate should bind themselves collec- lively to furnish bills of exchange to the amount of $50,000,000, and If called upon to the further amount of $25.000000. or s75 900 GOO in all. It is rumored that the offerings of credits in connection with the syndicate undertaking have reached the enormous total of S25O, 100000 The Standard Oil company is understood to have turned over to the syndicate all it's exchange against oil shipped abroad. Other extensive exporters have done the same thing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
only Eieht Were qhere.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. IA ''sound money" convention was held under the Jacksonville call at the Merchants ho- tel in this city tonight. Only eight per sons responded to the call, but an organ ization was effected and resolution passed to name three or more delegates to attend the Jacksonville convention on Monday. The chair deferred naming the delegates until tomorrow. A resolution was passed asking every one present to secure names for the permanent organi- zation of democratic "sound money" league.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
YOUNG MAN HIGHLY HoNoRED.
Professor Alderman Elected President O
 the University of North Carolina.

Professor Alderman Elected President
 the University of North Carolina.
 Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 1.-Edwin A. AL derman. professor of pedagogics in the State university. was elected president of the University of North Carolina today to succeed George w. Winston, recently of Texas. ties
 Seven leading educators, occupying pro- fessorships in institutions of learning in distant states, were highly recommended, but MT. Alderman's election was unani- nous. The meeting of the trustees was attended by many of the most prominent citizens in the state, including Governor Carr and Senator Butler. Professor AL derman is 30 years of age graduated at the university in 1882, and has been largely identified with graded schools in North Carolina.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Chung to Wreokaee for Two Days

Shanghai. Aug 1.-The eleven men saved from the German war ship Iltis. wrecked during the typhoon of July -23, off Someheart promontory, province of Shan Tung, chung to the wreckage for two days before they reached shore. The ntis went down in shallow water. She sank stern first, and her forepart re- mained out of water. A heavy sea was running, and swept away many men who might otherwise have saved themselves by clinging to the wreck
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

intention of being present at the Indian apolis meeting, and the committee is as- sured of a large outside attendance. It was decided to hold the conference in the the club room of the Dennison hotel
 While the committee was in session nu merous dispatches were received favora- ble to the movement. Among them was Ex-Governor Stone and Judge Calhoun of Jackson, Miss, announcing the selection of their committeeman.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Big Bryan Club at Pensacola.

Pensacola, Aug. 1.-Pursuant to the published call a meeting was held to- night in the city hall and the organiza- ton of a Bryan-Sewall- l-Bloxman-Spark- man club was organized. The attend ance was very large and the proceedings enthusiastic. Hon. c. B. Parlhill address ed the meeting and kept the large audi ence in continuous uproar of applause and cheers. Escambia county is almost unanimous for Bryan and Sewall
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THAT VICTORY"
It Developes That the SpanIards Were N Worsted in the Fight

< Worsted in the Fight.
 Havana, Aug. 1.-Further advices of a private character have reached here from Santiago de Cuba of recent engage ment between Spanish force, under command of Colonel Segura, and rebels, led by Rabi. According to the govern ment report the troops won victory after infiicting heavy losses on the rebels, themselves escaping with slight losses. Details of the engagement are being sup pressed by the government but advices from other sources show that the rebels were not defeated and that large num- Der of troops were killed or wounded.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THE BANK STATEMENT.
Its Analysis by the Fnaucier Effect of the Heavy Changes Since the Middle
 of July.

7 New York. Aug. 1.-The New York Fi- nancfer Hays this week.
 The cash reserve of the New York clearing house banks for the week end- ing August 1 was s13s.9s2100; one week previous 1t was $t41, ,s39. 100 and two weeks previous s14s s,27o.s00. The banks. there fore, have lost since July IS $9,2sS. 700 cash. In the same length of time their loans have decreased s10.oooooo and de-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Win Tup.er Take Itp

Toronto, Ont, Aug. LA special from Montreal to the World says: It is stated that news was received here yesterday by cable to the effect that the Hon. Jo- seph Chamberlain has been urging upon Premier Salisbury and the rest of his colleagues in the English cabinet the ad- visibility of offering the governor gen. eraiship of Canada to Sir Charles Tup- per Bart at the expiration of the term of office of the present governor general, Lord Aberdeen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

posits have fallen off SIC, 100. This will serve to show the effect of the heavy changes which have been reported since the middle of July.
 The currency statement ought not to be interpreted, however, in It's continued heavy decreases, especially in deposits, as refiecting causes which are incident to panic, or a season of gloomy uncer- tainty. Loans contracted $4,704, ,000 was of itself not a favora ble feature, and to- tai deposits have fallen off $S,944,200. A discrepancy of between $3,000, ,000 and S4,- 100000 thus appears, for which no expla- nation Is afforded us, but on the other hand 1t is known that withdrawals of deposits for payments into the treasury as IS usually the case at the end of a month like July, have been heavy, and part of the discrepancy at least Is thus accounted for. Estimating withdrawals for these purposes at $3, ,000, 900, 1t will be seen that the contraction in loans and the amount named make a total which almost equals the loss of deposits. The decrease in specie was $9,976, 500, due to payments of gold into the treasury, and this is offset by gain of $7,119,600 in le- gal tenders. The difference in amounts may seem strange, since the exchange of gold for legal tenders was an even transaction, but this is due to the opera tions which have been described in ex- blaming the loss of deposits. The in- terior movement did not net the banks more than $1,500,000 at the very outside in fact, the actual movement must have been less-but accepting the larger figure as basis of calculation and adding 1t into the total gain of legals it will be seen that the net gain, after deducting the losses, would not vary much from the published figures in the statement. AS a result of the weeks operations the re- serve decreased $770,9 and now stands at $17,72S.600 above legal requirements.
 Aug.1,' '96. Aug. 8, 95. Aug.49i. Loans .. ...$469 635 300 $509 87 900 $4S2 304 500 Legal tenders 9S'7S7, 400 1iSoiS,5OO 1Ss sS95, 500 Net deposits. 4S5O14,0O0 574SO4,5OO l556,OOO Circulation .. 14,S00,000 13 3166,200 9S12,1 Total reserve 13s9S2,1 100 1S4 300 2l4, ,44270O Reserve re-
 quired =. :. 121 253, 800 14s,57s,1 ,125 145, ,sS9 900 Excess of re-
 serve .... ... 17,72s,6oo 4O917,175 6s.o5s,7OO
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THE LAST DAY.
The Jawsmtths at London Knocked or
 Work Yesterday.

London, Aug. 1.-This was the last day of the international socialist trades con- gress, and, aside from an academic dis cussion of social questions, its results, as was expected, have been nil It was de- cfded today that the next congress would be held in Germany ifl 1899. If the politi- cal difficulties in that country prevented
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Chairman Jones Issues the Call.

Hope, Ark, Aug. IA call for the meet ing of the full committee at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, August Il, was chairman of the democratic national committee. He requests members to mo- tify MT. w. P. St. John, treasurer of the committee, at New Yorkof their expected attendance, either in person or by proxy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
That "Notification.'

New York. Aug. 1.-The leading mem bers of the New York state democracy today received the following notification:
 ..25S West Twenty-third Street,
 New York, Aug. 1. 189d.
 Dear Sir: You are hereby notified that pursuant to resolution adopted by the executive committee of the New York state democracy on the 18th day of July last the following gentlemen have been duly appointed by Hon. Francis Scott, vice chairman, and the chairman of the meeting, a committee for the purpose of cooperating in the nomination of rep resentative democrats for president and vice president: John Dewitt Warner, William Turner, Robert J. Monroe, John Fennel, Thomas F. Heating, George Wal ton Green and Edward McCue. Respect fully yours,
 HENRY H. SHERMAN, Secretary"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
CONTRACTS LET.
Beginning of the L. & N. Improvements at
 Montgomery

Montgomery. Aug. 1.-fSpecial.) )-The Louisville and Nashville railroad today let the contract for the building or their new freight depot here to Dodson & Co. of Atlanta. The contract price is $32, ,000. The contract for building the underpass under the tracks through Commerce street to the river was let to Cook & Laurie of this city. Their bid was for the square foot and the contract will amount to little more than $13,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Maine pemocrats Enthuse.

Bathe, Me, Aug. 1.-At the Saagadohoc county democratic convention today res olutions indorsing the national ticket were passed unanimously with great en- thusjasm and the convention adjourned with cheers for Bryan and Sewall.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
White Squadron Goes flo Sea.

Quarantine, s. l.. Aug. 1.-Ths white squadron proceeded to sea at 10.30 o'clock this morning. The flagship New York led the way. followed by the Cincinnati, Indiana, Amphitrite and Newark in the order named. The tender Fern held posi- ton abreast of the flagship
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
win Work Three-Quarter Time.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug4 1.-Beginning Monday night all the colferies opsrated by the Lehigh Valley Coal company will work three-quarter time during the month of August.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-26
DETECTIVES HUNT THE DELKS
THE OUTLAWS IN ATLANTA FRI
DAY NIGHT.

The Burning of the Southern Rail-
way shops Spoiled the Plans Of
the Officers 10 Eject Their Cap
ture-The Men Now Believed 10
Have Gone to Concord TO Consult
Their Friends.
Atlanta. Ca. April 25.-Information came
out to-day through the police department
that Taylor and Tom Delk. the despera-
does wanted for the killing Of Sherim
Gwyn of Zebulon, in Pike
county, were in Atlanta last
night. a trap had been set for their
capture. and the police were only thwart-
ed. they say, by the burning Of the South
ern railway shops The outlaws were TO
have met near the railway shops, and on
account OF the fire and the presence Of
a crowd and many policemen, were fright
ened away.
The Delks are now supposed 70 be on
their way to Concord, Pike county, 10
have the conference with their friends
which was to have been held here last
night. The purpose Of the outlaws in COM
ing to Atlanta, it is said by the
detectives who set the trap for their cup
ture, was to get money and 10 discuss
their situation. whether it would be best
to surrender to the authorities here OF, to
trv 10 make an effectual escape from this
part of the country. Annie Delk, the
daughter of Taylor, and sister of Tom
Delk, was here and met them in the
woods some distance from a house on
Windsor street, where the meeting was
to have taken place. She was accom-
panied by a man who is known by the po-
lice to be a friend of the Delk family.
The police who had been advised Of the
rendezvous at the house, were watching
it CLOSELY. but the burning Of the South
-1-.r oh he rarlna mol IL
borhood into confusion, scared the out
laws away. There is a reward Of 81 200
outstanding for Taylor and Tom Delk,
and some OF the man hunters in the state
are now close or their trail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-26
CARR SAYS HE IS SANE.
He Admits He Was Feigning to Es-
cape the GaIIovs

Atlanta, Ca. April 25.-Alex Carr is
probably the first man condemned for muir
der and sentenced to death escaping the
gallows by going to the insane asylum.
Though he has been declared insane and
his neck saved, Carr does not seem to be
relieved. He contends that he is not an in
sane man, and has no desire to escape the
death penalty by pretending to be. Carr
Us improving in appearance rapidly and
has healthy look. His nerves are steady
and he talks in an easy, intelligent man
ner.
He spends most of the time reading a
Bible and says that he is devoting his time
now to the salvation of his soul. Il want
the truth to be known" said Carr to-day
even If ] hang for it. l have come to the
conclusion that it is better to save my soul
and be hung than to go to the asylum and
i've. l did play crazy for a long time and
now l am sorry | did it. ] killed Capt
King while l was full of whisky AS to my
mind, think am perfectly sane. / told
the jury so when l was on trial. There is
one thing, though, that l do not under
stand clearly and that is the Bible On
most spiritual matters my mind is clear.
but there are some things that are beyond
my understanding. On the day that | de-
c1ded to talk | made up my mind TO tell
honestly that l was not insane, but after |
went into the jail office / changed my
mind. Now though, / have touched the
hem OF Christs garment and want the
truth to be known. A man who is pretend
ing insanity and doing nothing to save his
soul stands a mighty poor chance for any
thing in the next world. l did wrong in
making people think / was crazy for now
other men who have killed people will try
the same dodge to escape hanging"
Carr will be sent TO the asylum on Mon
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-26
EPMoRTH LEAGUE.
Interesting Papers Read and Officers
Elected.


Americas, Ga, April 25.-Before o'clock
this morning the First Methodist church
was filled with people to hear the Epworth
League sunrise prayer meeting service.
The meeting was led by Miss Emma
Tucker of Atlanta in most intelligent
and impressive manner.
After devotional exercises at $50 O'Clock
Mrs. w. G. Solomon of Macon read a
very interesting addresses on THE Proper
Method of Educating the Young People in
the History, Policy and Doctrines OF
Methodism," after which What to Read
and How" was most Interestingly pre-
scented by Mrs. Middlebrooks of Sparta.
other papers were read as follows: In
terchange of Ideas by Successful League
Workers" by Miss Goodrich of Augusta;
'Chuch Manners" by Rev. George Nc
League Toward Worldly Amusements, .
Miss Mae Mckenzie, Americus; THE
League as a Means, and Not an End, &"
Mrs. E. A. Gray of Augusta
These papers constituted the leading
and most interesting exercises during the
morning hours of the conference
The II o'clock sermon was preached by
Rev. r. f. Cook of Brunswick
The afternoon business consisted Of the
election of officers and selection of the
place for the next meeting. Atlanta was
CHOSEN as the place of the next meeting.
The officers are:
President-D. f. Luther of Atlanta.
First Vice President-Lott Warren OF
Americas.
Second Vice President-J. E. Robinson OF
Townsville.
Third Vice President-Mrs. W. C. Solo
mon of Macon
Secretary-J. d. Walker Of Sparta.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. f. Bradford Of Co
lumbus.
Epworth League Editor of the WESLEYAN
Advocate-Mrs. J. L. Dillon of Augusta
Tonight the general officers of the
league were installed, which practically
closes the business sessions of the confer
ence.
Tomorrow the churches of the city will
De fllled by leading members Of the league,
First Methodist church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR
SUWlANEE SPRINGS.

Mrs. VI. A. MuIhern of Augusta,
Ca, writess II have been sounding
the praises of Suyvanee Springs to
all of my friends. 1 have had no
symptoms of rheumatism since my
visit to Springs one year ago. 1
wanted to wait until the winter was
over before writing to say that 1
was finally CURED by the use of su-
vance Springs Water, and now as
I am sure that the cold weatner is
gone, and / am perfectly well 1 will
give credit where it is due, and say
that l was entirely cured of rheu-
matism at Suwanee springs.v
We have quite a large crowd at
the Springs. Delightfully."- cool days
and nights no mosquitoes. Only 8
miles from the Georgia line. Free
from all malaria, elegant bathing,
and every amusement. If you can
not visit the Springs DRINK THE
WATER AT HOME. Water for sale
by ANDREW HANLEY.
President.
suwanee, Fla. suwanee Springs Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-26
SHOT HIS FATHER.
Thought He Was "A BurgIar-WOund
Not Serious

Townsville, Ca, April 25.-An unfortu-
nate accident occurred Wednesday at Ia
moia, just across the Florida line D.
A Dixon had been troubled by thieves
stealing potatoes. and on that night he
went out to see about a noise which
he heard in the neighborhood of his DO
tato banks. He ran upon a strange dog
and started to run the dog away His SON
Jimmie was sleeping in a store near by,
and thinking that there was a burglar
on the premises, he seized his double
barrel shotgun loaded with No shot.
and emptied one barrel into his father.
the load taking effect in the arm. hip ana
thigh. The wound, while painful, Is not
serious.
In the superior court yesterday the trial
Of Pope McCrosky for the murder of Nora
Farr. about year ago in Ochlockuee. i'm
TINS county, resulted in the acquitial OF