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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
THE SNUB DIRECT GIVEN
un'Ou Pacific Director 4 s,Inted Without cor-
 sulting the Secre' vj fthe Interior.
KNEW NOTHING 2 ST UNTIL ANNOUNCED
The Course of Ee Journal Is Believed to Have Ans issd the President-Mr. smithf SResignation May Be
 Called for at Any Time.

Washington, July 29.-One of the most interesting unsolved problems in Wash ington today is the question whether MT. Hoke Smith of Georgia has resigned or Is about to resign as secretary of the inte- rlor. There is a widely prevailing im- pression that the presidents action to- day in selecting West Virginia man, at the request of Postmaster-Gener Will son, for Union Pacific railroad director, an office under the control of the interior department, was intended as direct snub to Secretary Smith, and was meant to be so regarded by him, especially as there does not appear to have been any pretense made by the president of ask ing the advice of the secretary of the interior on the matter.
 MT. Clevelands known views against the free coinage of silver were entirely in accord with those expressed by his secre- tary of interior in his recent joint discus- sion with Ex-Speaker Crisp in Georgia. But the fact that MT. Smiths newspaper, the Atlanta Journal, has since come out in favor of Bryan and Sewall and free silver, and the further fact that MT. Smith himself is advertised to open the campaign in favor of Bryan and free sil- yer at Augusta, Ga., on the 18th of Au- gust next, have naturally revived the rumors that MT. Smiths resignation as a member of President Clevelands S cabinet will either be requested or enforced with in a very few days. Secretary Smith being asked this evening whether it was true that he proposed to go to Gray Gables for consultation with President Cleveland prior to entering upon the Georgia campaign, declined to make any statement for publication.
 As to. the appointment of MT. Sheridan as government director of the Union Pacific 1t was ascertained by inquiry of Secretary Hoke Smith, under whose de- partment, as secretary of the interior, the appointment falls, that he had not been consulted in the matter, and that he knew nothing of the appointment until it. was announced. Postmaster-Genefal Wilson appears to have been MT. Sheri- dan'S sponsor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
INDoRsEs THE INJUNCTION.
Acting Commissioner Goddard Says Judge
 Simonton Did Right.

ACt1nR COmmlSS1oner COuQdTu ohyS q oo6C
 Simonton Did Right.
 New York, July 29.-J. F.. Goddard commissioner of the Trunk Line associa- tion, who is acting as commissioner or the Joint Traffic association in the ab- sence in Europe of George R. Blanchard, said today of the action of Judge Simon- ton in granting a temporary injunction prohibiting the adoption of cut rates by the Southern's railroads: Tt is an en- tirely new departure by the courts and one that is destined to prove great pow CT for good The railroads are public property and the courts have the same right to interfere in the public interest when ruinous step is taken as they have to interfere in any other public matter. From the railroad standpoint the action was right and proper and is likely to establish an exceedingly valuable precedent"
 In consequence of Jundge Simonton's injunction the American Sugar Refining company posted the following notice: "All southern rates have been withdrawn until August l."
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BUT NO HELP CAME. Lineman Dyer Grew Black in the Face as the Wire Shocked Him.

New Orleans, July 29-James Dyer, lineman for the Carrollton Electric rail- road, was instantly killed at 5 o'clock this morning by receiving the current of the trolley wire. Edward Schaefer, another lineman, was also shocked, but not fatally.
 The men had been sent to remove some trouble on the wire, and the platform of the wagon was elevated to reach the troll ley. In making the repairs Dyer in some unaccountable manner received the shock. He cried out, and attempted to free himself, but could not His com panions were powerless to aid him. He became black in the face, and died imme- diately. U
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
CoNVICTs' MUTINY.
Leader Filled With Lead-Others Shot
 Second Outbreak.

Leavepworth, Ks, July 29.-A gang of forty convicts from the United States penitentiary were being worked on the prison farm on the Fort Leavenworth reservation yesterday afternoon when they became mutinous and made break for liberty The guards started shooting as soon as the prisoners ran and nearly all of the convicts dropped on the ground to keep from being killed.
 George Yeast, the leader of the out break, refused to surrender and tried to get in some brush. Six loads of buck shot were emptied into him and he re- .ceived death wounds Yeast is an Indirn territory desperado. s. F. Dove refused to stop running until he was shot in the hip and abdomen and knocked down with the butt end of a pistol. His wounds may prove fatal. Sam Mills gained the Missouri river bank and was about to jump in when he was shot in the left leg and badly wounded.
 The prisoners shot were long term ter ritory horse thieves with bad records.
 When the prisoners who were shot were brought to the jail yard 200 convicts at tempted a second mutiny and the guards, to protect themselves, were about to fire into them. Warden French arrived just in time and got the men into their cells.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
QUEENLY LOTTIE LORRAINE.
The Little Mare Smashes Her Own Record in Field of Twelve at
 Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., July 29.-Lottie Lorraine won the title of queen of all pacers at the grand circuit races here today, making the three fastest heats ever paced by mare and lowering her record from 21oA to 2:O7%. This daughter of Gambetta Wilkes started with field of twelve other horses in the 2:09 pacing event and won the greatest race of the day. After taking the two first heats she lost the third to Bert Oliver, who beat her out at the wire She won the fourth heat in a hard drive from Bert Oliver, who was called upon at the last moment. but was unequal to the task. The little mare was a favorite in the betting, selling in the auction pools at Co 5.
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depends upon themselves. If they con- form to these requirements and are eff cient honest, courteous to the public and abstain from unseemly and indecent lan- guage in discussing candidates or parties they may reasonably expect to remain in the service. All this will not interfere with their voting according to the dic- tates of their conscience or of expressing their opinions in an intelligent and cour- teous way. More than this, however, it is detrimental to the best interests of the service, and Is in violation of the postal laws and regulations and also of the or der of the president issued July IA, 1886, which is still in force, and was made part of the postal laws and regulations subsequently, and repromulgated by the postmaster general May 20, 1S94.'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
THE YARDE-BULLER CASE. Wife Granted Judicial Separation, the Hus-
 band to Pay Costs

London, July 29.-A decision was handed down today in the divorce di- vision of the high court of justice in the Yarde-Buller divorce case. The court grants a judicial separation to Mrs. Yarde- Butler, who is the daughter of the late General Kirkham of San Francisco. This dismisses the petition of her hus- band Hon. Walter Yarde-Buller, for di- vorce, ordering him to pay the costs of action. The case has excited much in- terest in fashionable circles, and much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Yarde- Butler, who, while testifying in her own behalf, told distressing story of her do- nestle life
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
CONFESSED HIS CRIME.
Murderer of Miss Margaret Brown Pokes
 His Head Into the Moose.

Washington, July 29.-James Smith, who murdered Miss Margaret Brown at Seat Pleasant, Md, last night, was cap tured this morning by Sergeant Bryan of the Washington police force at No. BIO East Capitol street. the city residence of the mother of the murdered girl. Smith has made a full confession of the crime and is held awaiting requisition papers from Governor Lowndes of Maryland. He admits that he attempted to assault Miss Brown, who resisted until he choked her into insensibility. Smith seems to have followed exactly the lines of the negro Ford, recently executed in this city for the murder of Elsie Kreglo. When he failed to accomplish his pur- pose he cut his intended victims throat to prevent her Identifying him. The Washington city police suspected he would come to the East Capitol street house where he was formerly employed, and they had the place watched. When he reached there this morning the auz thorities were notified and he was arA rested He made no resistance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
WILL NOT MERGE.

National Silver Committee Will Do Busi-
 ness at Its Own Stand.
 Washington, July 29.-At conference this morning between Senators Stewart of the silver committee and Faulkner of the democratic congressional committee 1t was decided that while the two com mittees would work in harmony they would not be merged, for the reason that the silver committee would know best the needs of their own people. Silver head quarters will accordingly be opened in this city, and rooms S2, 83 S4 and S5 in the Corcoran building have been engaged for their use. It is thought George P. Keeney of California, who has long been connected with the silver movement, will be placed in charge of the headquarters.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
May Be Postponed.

Buffalo. N. Y., July 29.-It is a question whether the democratic state convention can be held here on the date set, Sep tember 16, owing to the lack of hotel accommodations at that time. Buffalo is entertaining score or more of con ventions this summer, and two of the largest-the National Builders associa- tion and the. American Health associa- tion-are programmed for the same date as the democratic convention. When State Committeeman Cunnen visited the hotels this morning he was informed that about all the accommodation the city could offer was engaged for September 16, and at once began telegraphing the other members of the state committee to arrange a postponement for one week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Yo11Na.s RoMBsHELL
He Calls Upon the Republican Committee
 to Take Down Mckinley Electors

H GALS upon tu6 IaepdbAioHh OOAAAA,ASoSS
 to Take Down Mckinley Electors.
 Raleigh, N. C., July 29.-Senator Butler was here today. He says he has not yet selected national populist headquarters and that twill be several days before he decides. He says he has invited several prominent populists to go to Alabama and enter the campaign now nearly clos ed in that state and that he Will orlns some to North Carolina during the cam paign. He spoke of the proposed tusloh on presidential electors in North caro- lima between populists and democrats and said that the matter will De settied August 13 at the populist state conven- tion here.
 James H. Young, member of the repup- lican state committee, has created a sen sIi- s1nnort of Bryan and Watson and call ing on the republican committee, which meets here August Il, to take down the McKinley electoral ticket, as otherwise the people will take 1t down. He says 40, 900 negroes in North Carolina will vote for Bryan and Watson and that the Me- Kinley ticket cannot get 40,000 votes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Another Free Silver Outrage.

Washington. July 29.-Charles D. Lane of California, chairman of the national committee of the national silver party, today designated Messrs. G. F. Keeney of New York city, G. s. Nixon of Nevada, B. O. Flower of Boston, w. H. (Coin) Harvey of Chicago and c. J. Hillyer of Washington members of the executive committee. These appointments com plete the membership of the committee, as I. N. Stevens of Denver, Col, was elected vice chairman, w P. St. John of New York, treasurer and MT. R. l.. Diff fenderfer of Philadelphia, secretary, at the meeting of the committee held in St. Louis last week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
pecnlatine oficials Sentenced.

Pittsburg, Pa.. July 29.-Ex-City Att torney Moreland. who pleaded guilty to the charge of embedding city funds. was this morning sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. W. H. House, ex-assist- ant city attorney, convicted of aiding and abetting City Attorney Moreland In embedding city money, was this morn ing sentenced to the penitentiary for two vea rs a nd three months.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
St. Louis Results.

St. Louis July 29.-The public cashed lot of tickets on favorites today. The first race went to a second choice and the third to an outsider. Hot weather kept the attendance down to 15O0 Track fast Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Glee Boy, 10s (Covington), 2 to 2, won; Agaline second, Henry Higgins third. Time, 1:15&.
 Second race, five furlongs-Sugar Foot, 105 (Slaughter), 9 to 5, won; The Illiad second, Matte Bell third. Time, 1:03A.
 Third race, five furlongs-Augustina, 109 (Slaughter), to 1, won; Belvadell sec ond, Bill Dawdy third. Time, 1:03k
 Fourth race, one mile-Charles F., 106 (Garner), 3 to 2, won; Sallie Woodford second Thorne third. Time, 1:43
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Amella May, 109 (Murphy), to 10, won; Nellie H. III second, St. Pancras third. Time, 115k.
 Sixth race, thirteen-sixteenths of mile-Damocles, 94 Slaughter, il to 10, won; Neutral second, Moloch third. Time, 1:22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Gen. Raleigh Colston.

Richmond, Va, July 29.-Gen. Raleigh Colston died at Lee Camp Soldiers home this morning, aged Il years. The de- ceased was professor at the Virginia Mill itary institute at the breaking out of the war, and from there entered the Confed- crate service, and was in command of the department of Lynchburg when the war ended. For some years after the war he was in the service of the khedive of Egypt, and made an expedition into the Soudan. Until incapacitated for work he held a department position In Washington.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
That "Movementn in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia July 29.-John c. Bullitt and George F. Baer were today appointed a committee of the Philadelphia sound money" democrats to attend the confer ence in Indianapolis on August ', when the advisability of placing a third ticket in the field will be considered. It was stated today at meeting of the "sound money" democrats that the gold sen- timent had spread strongly throughout Bucks, Berks and other eastern countless in fact. MT. Bullitt says it far exceeds the most sanguine expectations of the committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
American Citizens Released.

Washington, July 29.-The department of state is advised by Consul General Lee at Havana, under date of July 23, that MT. George Calvar an American citizen, arrested in Manzanillo, district of San- tiago de Cuba, in the month of April of this year, and Manuel Romagosa, also an American citizen. residing in the same province, have been officially notified of their unconditional release from prison.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
FUSION IN MICHIGAN.
Democrats, New Silver Men snd Populists
 in A Combine.

in Combine.
 Grand Rapids, Mich., July 29.-There will probably be fusion of the new sil- yer party and the populists with the democrats at the state convention to be held at Bay City next month. After the date of the convention was fixed yester- day by. the democratic state central com mittee invitations were extended to the silver party and populists to hold their state convention in Bay City on the same date. The plan is to hold a joint conven- tion and put united silver ticket into the field.
 It is said the state central committee of each party has agreed to this and that the scheme will undoubtedly be success full.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
THROUGH A BRIDGE
Went Locomotive and Five Men-Three
 Killed.

Crawfordsville, Ind. July 2s.-About midnight a locomotive went through the Vandalia railroad bridge over Walnut fork, killing three men. The run was be- ing made to see if the track was safe after the heavy rain of last evening Five men were aboard the engine when 1t went down. Engineer Frank Bowman of Terre Haute escaped with few bruises but Supervisor J. H. Brothers was se- verely injured.
 The killed are:
 Fireman Hibber of Logansport
 Brakeman Charles Mckenzie of Terre Haute.
 Conductor N. B. Fowler of Terre Haute.
 Fowler's body is yet in the creek under fhe engine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS WARNED The Department Tells Them Not to Get Too
 ssGay'' in Politics.

Washingto1,s July 29.-The postoffice department has issued a circular of in- structions to railway postal clerks in- forming them of the departments wishes concerning the attitude of those clerks in the coming political campaign. The circular states that 'the department does not attempt or desire to control the po- 1itical opinions of any one connected with the postal service, but 1t insists that em- not take an active interest in politics in the way of attending conventions as del- egates, making political speeches or as- sisting in the management of political campaigns. These employees should rec ognize the fact that their tenure of office
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Latonia Results.

Latonia, Ky, July 29.-The talent got there good and strong today, as favor ites won the majority of the events. It was given out here this afternoon that Newport would open Tuesday. Track fast. Summary
 First race, six and a half furlongs- Prytania, 97 (Sherrer), to D, won; Eisket second. Chagrin third. Time, 1:22%.
 Second race, six furlongs-Lady Keith, no (Williams), to 5, won; Gidlaw sec ond, J. Walter third. Time, 1:16.
 Third race, one mile-Seabrooke, 9S (Sherrin), ' to 5, won; Parson second, Le Banjo third. Time, 142k
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Ben Brown, 107 "A. Isom), to 2, won; Nellie second, Boanerges third. Time, 1:15A.
 Fifth race, five and a half furlongs- Serrano, 115 Fowler), to l, won; Give Away second, Three Bars third. Time, 1:09A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Yellow Fever in Cuba.

Washington, July 29.-Reports received by Surgeon General Wyman of the ma rine hospital service show that for the week ended July 23 there were sixty new cases of yellow fever in the city of Ha- vana and twenty-four deaths. At Sagua la Grande for the week ended July IS sixty-ive new cases of yellow fever were reported with eight deaths
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Steel Company Assigns.

Chicago, July 29.-The East Chicago Iron and Steel company of Hammond, Ind, made an assignment In the county court this morning to David L. Evans.
 Parkhurst & Wilkinson, who failed re- gently, were interested in the concern, and at the time of their trouble the comt pany was placed in the hands of a rer ceiver. The statements made as to as- sets or liabilities were filed with the as- signmenT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Chareed With Corruption.

San Francisco. July 29.-The grand Supervisors King, Scully, Benjamin, Ugughes. Dunkirk. Morgan, Stein and Wagner, aeking their removal from of- flee on the ground that they corruptly reduced assessments of several large cor porations.
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campaien in North Carolina Opened.

Winston, N C., July 29.-Hon. Cyrus B. Watson, democratic candidate for gov ernor. made his opening campaign speech at Wentworth, Rockingham coun- ty. today. A large audience greeted him. He discussed the present condition of the country and argued strongly. in favor of bimetallism along the line of the demo- cratic national platform. MT. Watson will make his next speech at his native home (Kernersville) on Saturday. He is anxio,,s to divide his time with his re- publican competitor, Judge D. l.. Russell, but the latter is debating the question whether or not he will take part in Joint canvass of the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
The Case of Ona Melton.

Washington, July 2s.-The petition from Florida. requesting intervention in behalf of Ona Melton, one of the Com petitor prisoners. reached the state de- partment today, but action cannot be taken on it for a day or two, when 1t will probably be brought to the attention of Consul General Lee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
May Fall Through.

Louisville, July 29.-The committee of distillers appointed to secure Signatures of distiIlery owners to an agreement to suspend operations for eighteen months met again at noon today and reported no opening A final meeting will be held Friday It looks as If the scheme will fall through.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
The Committee Completed.

New Brunswick. N. J., July 29.-Under the advice of the United States district attorneys of New Jersey the secret ser- vice detectives stopped the manufacture and distribution of campaign buttons representing a gold dollar. The button, which Is technically a counterfeit coin, was manufactured by Newark, N. J.. firm. The dies. stamps and the stock of huttons on hand will be seized
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30

sorts in Europe, burned last night. There
 were many visitors in town and
 there was much excitement during the progress of the fire, it being feared at one time that the whole town would be destroyed. So far as known nobody was
 hurt. The loss is placed at f80,000 ($400,-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
DEATH REGISTER.
Ex-President Garrett.

Baltimore, July 29.-Robert Garrett, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company, died at the cottage of Mrs. T. Harrison Garrett, Deer Park, Md, at o'clock this morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
. South Carolipa's First Two Bales.

Charleston, s. C., July 2y.-The hrst two bales of the South Carolina cotton crop were received today. One was con- signed to F. w. Wagener & Co. It was cIassed as good middling, weighed 476 pounds and was sold to Hamilton & Co. al SH cents per pound. This cotton was raised in Bamberg, s. C.s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
BURNED OVER TWO DAYS.
A Fire in Port au Prince Destroys l
 Houses-Loss S1 ,oOO, ,OOO.

New York; July 29-The Herald's spe- ciai from Kingston, Jamaica. says: A fire started in Port au Prince Wednes- day and burned until Friday. More than 100 houses were destroyed. The loss will reach at least q 100000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
LOST IN A TYPHoON.
Few of the Crew of the German Gunboat
 Iltis Were Saved,

London, July 29.-A dispatch to Lloyds from Chefoo, on the north coast of the shan Tung promontory, states that the German gunboat Iltis has been totally lost According to present advices only eleven of her crew were saved. They have landed on the southeast promon- tory.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Indorsed Bryan and Watson.

Augusta, July 29.-At meeting Of the popuiists of Richmond county tonight Bryan and Watson were unanimously indorsed.
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Uoy bv ftaa,de,,r and Rocera

Halifax, N. S., July 2s-The profess sional double scul1 race was won by Gau- daur and Rogers, with Bubear and Barry second and Durnan and Hac.-ett last.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Farmer Thompson Convicted.

Atlanta, July 29.-A special from Roma to the Constitution says that Charles Thompson, white, was convicted theru today of murdering Mrs. Ann Tudor. He Is a farmer. His victim was his houses keeper. Thompson threw her in we'll.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30

Shanghai July 29.-A dispatch from Chefoo states that the Iltis was lost in a typhoon July 23 at point ten miles north of the southeast promontory, which is a low reef-girted island lying about thirty miles southeast of the Shan Tung promontory. Only ten of those be- longing to the warship were saved. All others, including the officers, perished.
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confiagrationI in Watering Place.

London. July 29.-Part of the town of
 Ilfracombe, Deyonshire, one of the fash ionable and most attractive seaside re-
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: Annointed Governmant U. P. Director.

Washington, July 29-The president has appointed John Sheridan of West Vir- ginia a government director of the Union Pacific Railway company, vice Fitzhugn Lee, now consul general at Havana.