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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
SOMEBODY IS TO BLAME.
The Captain of the Hawkins Will B,
 JumDed On

Jumped On.
 New York, Feb. 3.--StatementS have been made in connection with the loss of the Cuban steamship, J. w. Hawkins, ref1ecting on the vigilance of the steam boat inspection service at this port. It has been alleged that the vessel should have been inspected at this port, but this is denied by the inspection officers. The J. w. Hawkins was registered, and should have been if it was not, inspected at the port from which she sailed. She had not been in New York harbor be- fore in nine years The steamboat in spection officers at the port of New York had no voice in the matter of examining the vessel unless requested to do so. In- spector George Starbuck today received the following message from Washington:
 Referring to the loss of the steamship J. w. Hawkins alleged to have been lost off Montauk, Long Island, few days ago, having on board upward of 100 per sons, several of whom were reported as drowned, you will please direct the atten- tion of the local inspectors at New York to the fact that said steamer was certifl- cated about January 20, 1895, as a fishing steamer, and that under such certificate it was a violation of law to carry pas sengers. While as reported, the steamer has been lost, and is therefore beyond lawful jurisdiction, such Is not the case in regard to the master of steamer who took her to sea unlawfully. Therefore I would suggest that the case be investi- gated under section 4450 to ascertain whether said master has not been guilty of misconduct such as would make him liable to either of the penalties as pro vided in said section.
 U. A. DUMONT,
 "Supervising Inspector-General"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
HARRISON NOT A CANDIDATE
Announces That He Doesn't Wish His Name Presented to the Convention at St.
 Louis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 3.-At an early hour tonight Capt. John K. Gowdy, chair man of the republican state central com mittee, called by invitation at the resi- dence of General Harrison, when the ex- president handed him the following let ter:
 Hon. John K. Gowdy, Indianapolis
 Tn view of the resolutions passed by the state central committee at its recent meeting and of the fact that delegates to the national republican convention are soon to be chosen in this state, I have concluded that some statement from me as to my wishes and purposes should now be made to my Indiana friends.
 "Hitherto I have declined to speak to the public upon this matter, but scores of friends to whom I have talked, and many scores more to whom have writ ten, will recognize in this expression the substance of what I have said to them. To every one who has proposed to pro mote my nomination I have said: No; there never has been an hour since I left the White House that have felt a wish to return to it.
 My Indiana friends have been most devoted and faithful and I am their grateful debtor. The republican party has twice in convention given me in dorsement and that Is enough. I think the voters of our party are now entitled to have new name.
 f For the sentiment, great or,small, that has been manifested for my renomina- tion l am grateful and of that wider re- spect and kndness-breaking party lines which have been shown me in so many ways am profoundly appreciative.
 "I cannot consent that my name be pre- sented to or used in the St. Louis conven- ton and must kindly ask my friends to accept this as a sincere and final express sion upon the subject.
 "BENJAMIN HARRISON.
 Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. }, 1S96"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04

dale stable. He was vice-charman of the Jockey club and also president of the National Lead company.
 Colonel Thompson was born in West Virginia and was a Confederate soldier of distinction. He was engaged in every battle of importance that took place in Virginia from the battle of Bull Run to the surrender of Appomattox. After the war Colonel Thompson became the editor of a West Virginia newspaper. He did much to advance the interests of his state and finally drfted to New York. His business success was phenomenal in this city and he became a millionaire. He was president of the National Lead com pany and a director in several banks, railroads. mining and other companies. He was really the founder of the National Lead company.
 Colonel Thompson owed the founda- ton of his fortune to his connection with the Standard oil company. He became identified with the lead trade about decade ago. He was a member of the Manhattan, Lawyers, Tuxedo, Racquet and Downtown clubs and the Southern society.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A Bank in Trouble.

Rome N. Y, Feb 3-It has been learn ed that the Fort Stanwx National bank has been carrying paper to the amount oi $60 900 or more for the Jones Canning company of Baltimore, upon which 1t has been unable to realize, and that the note which Cashier Barnard left exoner- ating Bookkeeper Sillenebeck and taking all the blame on himself refers to this. There is also said to, be in the bank pa per of the late firm of R. M. Bingham & Co representing 5000, on which all but about $10000 has been paid, but nothing credited. There are also notes of the lat D. B. Prince to the amount of $l0000, which cannot be realized upon. MT. Bar nard was the assignee of the estate or the late George Clarke, the great land owner, and there is more or less of this paper In the bank. All these things, together with the miscellaneous papers, which are worthless, or nearly so, will, 1t is believ- ed. wipe out the entire surplus and un- divided profits. amounting to $17O,00O. The stockholders of the bank are quite positive that the institution will be able to pay dollar for dollar.
 The Rome Savings bank this afternoon resumed business. It was prepared TOT run, but none was made.
 The name of the Baltimore company IS the J Winslow Jones Packing company It is stated that this company has ESQ., GOO of drafts on the Fort Stanwix bank. In Dun's report for January 1896. the Jones company is given no rating. It IS stated that several years ago Jones trav- eled through this section purchasing the output of canning factories, and through the acouaintance thus formed the com pany established credit at the bank.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Killed by q Train.

Atlanta. Ga, Feb. 3.-S. R. Guerry of New York was struck by train and killed near East Point, few miles from Atlanta, this afternoon. Guerry was for merly private secretary to Ex-President Norvin Green of the Western Union Telegraph company. He had been visit ing his step daughter, Mrs. Henry Rich ardson wife of the editor of the Atlanta Evening Journal. MT. Guerry was walk ing along the tracks toward MT. Richard sons home. He stepped from one track to avoid an approaching train. and was struck and instantly killed by train which ran him down from behind. MT. Guerry was formerly of Macon, Ga, where Mrs. Guerry is now visiting He was 45 years old.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A Steamer B,,rned and Sunk

Key West, Fla. Feb. 3.--Captain Coombs and crew of the steamer Cyrus Hall of Boston. bound from Jamaica to Philadelphia with cargo of logwood, came into this port about II o'clock last night and reported their vessel on fire. caused by an explosion in the lazarette. They abandoned the vessel off the Amer lean shoal light house shortly after ' o'clock last night. Several vessels went in search of the schooner and this morn ing the pilot boat Hero returned and re- ported that the vessel could not be seen. The supposition is that she has sunk. Both vessel and cargo were insured.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Lord Leighton's Funeral.

London, Feb. 3-The funeral of Lord Leighton, president of the Royal acade- my, took place here today. The cortege started from the Burlington house at II o'clock. The pail bearers included Lord Salisbury, the Duke of Aberdeen and MT. Wehleckey, the historian. Behind the coffin were representatives of the queen, Prince of Wales, German emperor, King of Belgium and academies. Fol- lowing these was an immense procession of notable persons. The services took place in St. Paurs cathedral, the arch bishop of York officiating.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Taken From the Receivers.

New Orleans, Feb. 3.-Judge Pardee, sitting in chambers in the United States circuit court, heard an application of Messrs. Thomas and Ryan from the Southern district of Georgia to secure possession of the assets of the Central Railroad of Georgia, now in the hands of receivers. This afternoon the court ordered that such assets be turned over to Messrs. Thomas and Ryan, with the exception of sufficient cash to cover all the claims represented by s. M. c. West and Judge McDonell, and also excluding all the property known as the overflow atc
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A Letter From Turkey.

Boston, Mass., Feb. 3.-The following is the first letter received in Boston un- der a January date from one of the dis turbed districts in Turkey:
 "Aintab, Central Turkey, Jan. 1S96.- We have been wholly una be to compre- hend how this terrible state of things could continue under the very eyes of Christian Europe, yet days and weeks go by anC the darkness shuts down only more densely about us. No more mobs are let loose, but a dark, fell purpose to utterly crush and destroy this people is unmistakably Indicated. A list of forty principal Christians, as. we learn, has been made out and agreed upon. and men are now being called, questioned and de- tained. What this means only those fa- miliar with Turkish methods can know. Twenty-Five of them are now in prison Aid from England and America is arriv- ing and the work of relief for this city is we'll organized and most efficiently mon eyed. One result of these troubles has been to draw the Gregorian and protes- tant communities very close together and even their religious services are blended
 ''The relief work is in the hands of g general committee and they are, making systematic and very urgent appeals for aid from all who have anything where with to help, and find the giving is gen. erally without stint"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Admiral Walkers Advice.

Washington, Feb. 3.--Admiral Walker appeared before the senate committee on coast defenses this morning and present. ed many arguments in favor of the im- mediate carrying out of the plans for effi- cient coast ,defenses. He urged that the work of building up an invincible navy go hard in hand with the construction of great defenses on land, for by such a combination only could this country with it's enormous coast line successfully with stand an attack by any great maritime DOWer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
To Reopen the Egyptian Question.

Paris, Feb. 3.--The Messenger says Baron De Courcel, the French ambas- sador to Great Britain, has been instruct ed to renew the discussion of the Egyp- tian question with Lord Salisbury. France hopes to profit by the eoolness which has arisen between England and Germany and expedite England's evacu- ation of Egypt. France, the paper says, has no entente with Russia upon the Egyptian question. ie,ND tii'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A warsbin,s sudden Move.

Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 3.-The Brit ish warship Mohawk was dispatched has tily this afternoon from this port to Ha- vana It is thought by many persons here that the cause of her sudden depar- ture was that there had been revolt among the Spanish volunteers in the Gu ban capital and that the Mohawk has, been sent to protect the lives and prop erty of British subjects.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Prince Henry,s Body Has Arrived.

London, Feb. B. The British warshp Blenheim, with the body of Prince Henry of Battenburg on board. arrived at Ply mouth today. As announced, the Emper- or of Germany will send Prince Albert of Prussia with a detachment grade du corps to attend Prince Henry's funeral.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Ambassador Bayard Will Resign if the House Passes Resolution Censuring Him
 for Making Speeches.

London, Feb. 3.-The United Press learns that Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, United States ambassador here, has au- thorized President Cleveland to announce his resignation in the event of a vote ad- verse to him upon the house of repre- sentative's resolution censuring him for his utterances in his speeches in Edin- burgh and elsewhere in Great Britain.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
shot Himself Throueh the Heart,

New York. Feb. 3.-Ex-Poiice Commis- sloner stephen B. French committed sui eide this morning at his home by shoot ing himself through the heart with re- volyer. He died instantly. He was 66 yeara old. l
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Hunted in Vain.

Cbariesto1, S. C., Feb. 3.--The United States gunboat Montgomery, sent out from Fortress Monroe to hunt the sunken Cuban filibuster J. w. Hawkins, arrived here this morning, Captain Davis in com maud. The Montgomery will remain at Charleston until Wednesday,.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A Postmaster Fails,

Columbus, O., Feb. 3.-W. s. Parks, postmaster at Delaware, made an assign ment today. Liabilities are $6O,0o0. The failure is attributed to unsuccessful spec ulation in real estate in Findlay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Schooner Burned at Sea.

Boston, Mass, Feb. 3.-A dispatch re- ceiyed today from Key West stated that the three masted schooner Cyrus Han of Boston, Captain COombs from Savannah. bound for Philadelphia with a cargo of iogwood was burned at sea last night off American shoal light. Her crew was vn uaA
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
? His Son Converted.

Sofia, Feb. 8.-ft- is announced that Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria will for nially proclaim the conversion of his eldest son, Prince Boris. to the Greek church on February g.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
A Rascally General.

London, Feb. 3.-A dispatch to the Central News from Lisbon says that R. De Andreade, governor-general of Goa, the Portugese colony in India, has been recalled by the government. Goa has |. been the. scene of revolt against the Portugese authorities and a number of troops there joined the rebels It is dis covered that telegrams sent to Lisbon by De Andreade telling of bloody combats with and victories over the rebels were apocryphal. Tn his dispatch he mention ed officers who were worthy of distinc- tion for the valor displayed by them in the face of the, enemy. f'Thesc officers, it transpires. are personal friends of the governor-general and it has been further proven that neither he nor the troops have ever met the rebels. De Andreade increased his own salary from to 10 contos of reis and permitted his adher- ents to plunder and murder people in the colony It is likely that he will be se- verely punished. vJ9F&f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
COL. w. P. THOMPSON, well-Known Horse Owner, Dies at His New Jersey Home e.

New York. Feb B. --f,oI. w. P. Thomp
 son died ttis morning of pneumonia at IT. bnme in BroOkdaIe.. N. J. Colonel Thompsvl was propffotor of the Brook dale stud and also owner of the Brook
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
BOND GOSSIP.
Bullion Dealers Report 8 Brisk Business
 Buying and Selling Gold.

New York, Feb. 3.-There were num- Der of informal conferences in bank par lors down town today in regard to the new government loan. The chief point at issue was the price to be paid for the bonds, and local bankers were endeavor- Ing to find out the average rate to be rendered by New York city capitalists. It was said that those most enthusiastic
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
1a. .25e More Troops Coming.

Madrid, Feb. 3.-The piBth expedition sent from Spain to Ciba fsgl sail from Cadiz. Barcelona and Coruhf,s.. ca Feb ruary 12. This expedition jcomprises 1s.- 256 troops.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
Kentucky Deadlock

Frankfort. ky, Feb. 3.--The senatorial ballot today resulted: Hunter 55. Black burn 46, scattering Il: necessary to . choice. 57.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
The Weber Piano Company Assigns.

New York, Feb 3.-Tho Weber Plano company is in financial difficulties, and the directors have deemed 1t best for all concerned to apply for the appointment of receiver. It was found upon making up the inventory for January l that the, assets, while nominally large, are not of such character as to be immediately available for the needs of the company. The trade for the past year in high grade pianos has been very much curtailed on account of the hard times.
 The production has thus been lessened, while the expenses of carrying on tho business in the cost of making pianos has been increased. It Is said that the assets are sufficient to meet the liabili- ties at a fair valuation. The company was incorporated in 1892 with capital of $7OO,000, and the business was estab- lished many years previously Applica- ton was made for receiver today. Wil- liam Foster, the vice-president, was sug- gested as the receiver. The liabilities are about $264, 900. The assets are at least $150,000, consisting of the factory, mort gagged for $200,000, and eight lots in Seat tie, Wash. William E. Wheelock is pres ident.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-04
The Stuyvesant Piano Company Fails.

New York, Feb 3.-The Stuyvesant Piano company of No 206 East Seven- teenth street applied for receiver to- day, and Robert r. Tillney, the treasurer, was suggested by the officers for tenn porary receiver. The company was in- corporated in April, 1886, with capital stock of $40 900. The liabilities are $4S,- 900; nominal assets, $5O,OOO. William D. Wheelock is president.
 Justice Lawrence this afternoon ap- pointed William Foster, one of the peti- tioners and stockholders, as temporary receiver of the Weber Piano company, with bonds of $50O0O, and appointed Rob- ert r. Tillney temporary receiver for the Stuyvesant Piano company, with bonds at $15,000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08
THOUSANDS DIE
From Exposure to Infectious
Disease and Impure Air.
Important Points About "PurifnG," the
Great DiSiRfGCtant
is F. poss.1

W.
In these enligbteSs63iays of the nine.
teenth centurysl is Ah, ackno xledged
fact that AN dpnce1of prevention is
worth a pound fcure," and that ounce
of prevention was never better exempli-
fed than IN the use of tie great disin-
fectant known as APurifne.' The public
has had n'any dis'hfectants brought to
their attenti p, Some were good, some
were bad, and s,sne wArs Simply indif-
ferent, but none ever el placed on the
market combined ~ The many good
qualities of 'Purifine, lin the first place
It was left to the manufacturers of
rPurifine" to compoupd a&disinfectant
aud antiseptic that'wenldbe odorless, a
most important matUtf.ss Users CT disin-
| fkctal,ts well know that the odor of the
disinfectant, especially when in constant
use, becomes sickcning and disagreeable,
oftentimes as much so as the odor or
sniell to be killed.
In word, 'Purifine" is odorless, and
IT'S work, removal, not creating one odor
to cover another. 1t comes in highly
concentrated form, and when diluted
with two parts water there is not the
slightest odor, rendering it suitable for
places where food is kept. In the bath
room, sleeping room or about the house
generally it is indispensable.
Then again it is non- poisonous, an all
Important feature, for if used carelessly
by children or servants there are no
harmful results. and it is absolutely safe
to have around the house.
AS sample of its harmlessness it can
even be used in in refrigerators, and, if
accidently spilled no harm is done, and
e. I,.I., IL. e. Al
The uses for which "Purifine" is used are
almost limitless, and to enumerate them
would fill pages of The Post. For flush.
ing sewers, and for cleansing sinks
drains, barns, urinals, water closets
floor cloths and the bed clothes from
sickness or infection it is invaluable.
Then again the price is so low that il
can be used lavishly, and for hospitals
asylums, public buildings. hotels, rcstau
rants, school rooms, laundries, diaries
markets, stables, packing houses anC
canneries where disinfectant is used il
large quantities, this is a point to bt
considered. One gallon is used to bar
rel of water, and for general use on,
tablespoonful to pint of water.
"Purifine"i is sure preventive agains
cholera, la grippe, small pox, diphtheria
all fevers and contagious diseases.
AS an antiseptic and healer "Purifne'
is invaluble, for it relieves and cure
sore throat, catarrh, stings and bites o
insects, burns and scalds. chilblains, sor
eyes, pimples, and for the bath it is
delightful adjunct. 1t will Instant,
stop any flow of blood, and physician
will understand its full value from it
principal constituents. bromine an,
chlorine. 1t is prepared only by tn
Fitch Chemical Company of Bay City
Mich. The Hollister Drug Compan
been appointed sole agents for the hav
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08
DIRECT FROM THE COAL
SOLUTION OF PROBLEM TO REVO-
LUTIONIZE USE OF POWER.
Discovery of Boston Scientist-Ex-
periments Made-S2 Per Cent of the
Theoretical Efficiency Realized.

The problem of developing electric
ity direct from coal has been in
measure solved if the claims set up by
DR.. W. w. Jacques of Boston are con-
coded. In the generator electrodes of
iron and carbon are employed with
an electrolyte of melted caustic soda.
The carbon is the soluble element. 1t
is claimed for this cell that it is
highly successful in operation and
caps the climax of the electricians
dearest hopes for the past fifteen
years in giving the public a practical
coal battery. But it is claimed that
DR.. jacques generator is in no sense
caustic soda does not attack the car
bon except in the presence of air. In
an elaborate article in the Boston
Herald of May 18th it is stated that
100 cells in series, comprising iron
pots one and half inches in diamet-
er and twelve inches deep, each con-
tanning a cylinder of carbon, main
tanned thirty siXteen-candle lamps
burning at full brilliancy, and used
eight pounds of coal in eighteen and
three-fourths hours, giving current
of ninety volts and sixteen amperes,
and realizing So per cent of the theo-
retical efficiency of burning coal.
Professor Charles r. Cross is said to
have Endorsed these tests. These are
altogether astonishing results, if, as
stated, but small percentage of the
energy of the coal used is required to
maintain the apparatus hot enough to
keep the soda in fusion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08
Knowing ones

Knowing ones invariably call for
Pabst Milwaukee instead of merely
asking for Milwaukee beer. Anyone
DESTROYS of ascertaining what Pabst
Milwaukee Draught Beer is, can do
so by calling at the Royal, Pacific and
Cosmopolitan saloons, where it win
be served to them cold and sparkling
and at the same price as other beers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08

Having used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family and found it
to be first class article. take pleas
ure in recommending it to my friends.
]. V. FOSTER, Westport, Cal. For sale
by all druggists and dealers. Benson,
Smith & Co., agents for II. 1.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08
j. s. WALKER,

Royal Insurance Company.
Alliance Assurance Company.
Alliance Marine and General AS
surance Company.
Sun Insurance Company of San
Francisco.
Wilhelma of Madgeburg Insurance
Company.
North Western Mutual Life In
surance Company.
Scottish Union and Insurance Co.
Room IL, Spreckels' Block, Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-08

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