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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-18
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-18
New Roe Herring.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05

Add to these details the panorama o: the
swiftly gliding river steamers picturesque
barges With their terra Gotta sails giving color
to the scene. and a fair idea may be had Of the
inspiriting sight presented to the eyes OF any
one fortunate enough to be guest Of the Hotel
Cecil. All the experience Of the most success
full architects and decorators. both in Europe
and America. has been brought to bear on tho
construction Ct the Cecil. and every convenience
OF the most modern hotels will be found, TO-
gether with many that are not TO be found In
airy other hotel in Europe; all the corridors be-
ing warmed by steam radiators. and each room
possessing a perfect telephone communication
with a central office on the main floor. where
connection can be made direct with any other
room in the hotel an official Post and Tele-
rr.nb Office a branch office Of the great Inter-
national Sleeping Car Co., where tickets may
be purchased. and berths seats reserved in
their special expresses and trains de luxe to any
part Of Europe. and berths engaged on ocean
steamers There more than 1000 rooms.
including a special Masonic room. Inc guest
chambers are marvel OF good taste and COM
fort most Of them being provided with pr-
vate bath etc. and those arranged in suites are
on an entirely new plan. so arranged as to in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05

The facilities and comforts afforded the
modern tourist are such that the tide Of travel
steadily increases from, year to year. and the
demand for increased hotel accommodation in
creases in proportion. The most thoroughly fn
de steele hotel in every possible detail is the
Hotel Cecil the most recent addition to the
many magnifcent hotels in London. 1t is in
tended to be as far In advance Of the others
"a they are in advance Of the old-fashioned hotel
Cecil cannot be surpassed. with a frontage Of
over 800 feet. facing the Victoria Embank-
ment. and equally extensive wings running
toward the Strand, from which driveway con-
ducts one directly into the superb private court
ward gardens, surrounded on three sides by the
hotel, and open to the Strand on the fourth.
From no other point in London can such beau
tiful and extensive views be enjoyed as those
from the terraces of the Cecil. Directly In front
are the famous Embankment Gardens and
"Cleopatra's Needle" on the Tight an unnter-
rupted view is had Of the Houses OF Parliament,
Westminster Abbey. and clear away to Battersea
Park On the left is the unique Tower Bridge.
In full view while in between. rising in all
their majesty, are st. Paurs. Somerset House,
and many other interesting and historic places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05

sure perfect light to each room. the whole be-
ing reached by system Of 1e Otis elevators. ana
are lighted by duplex system OF electricity.
that Is to say. an auxiliary service from outside
IS always ready in case OF anything interfering
with tho service from the hotels own system.
been located under one Of the courtyards. so as
to avoid any Jar from the machinery being felt
In the hotel The httngs and convenences OF
the many public rooms are Of the most elegant
and costly description. those on the Indian
Floor consisting Of a Table d'Hote room. prob
ably the largest and finest In the world. n
Lounge or Smoking Corridor an american
American system. a Billiard room containing
American tables of the regulation size. the whole
fitted up In imitation Of a celebrated Indian
Palace. by Messrs. Doulon Co.. with their
exquisite tiles the many beautiful coors blend
ing into a harmonious effect most pleasing to
the critical eye. on the next main floor is
the drawing room. and It's nutel pilasiers and
chaste decorations In pale blue and gold
HANGING the effect Of the mural decorations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05

directly underneath. and the many lights fash
ing from the boats the river and the bridges
on either hand. can only be compared with the
view from a balcony on the Grand Canal IN
Venice.
The Bnrber Shop. Hairdresslng and Manicure
Rooms are conducted the American plan
by the original Trueftt. whose American barber
shop and manicure parlors at 10 and IA Old
Fond Street. London drumming through to the
Burlington Arcade. are so well known to
Americans
With all this elegance provided to charm the
senses. full attention has been given 10 insure
the greatest degree OF satisfaction to the inner
man Cor woman. the may bel. More
than usual care has been taken in the selection
OF the Wines the cellars without doubt
the most extensive and well arranged In Lon
don. and contain n splendid collection OF wines
among which are a few vintagcs purchased at
the sales OF private cellars and which cannot be
duplicated. For some months committees OF
experts. numbering about thirty in all. have
been engaged In what Is known rs blind tast-
Ing" aud only those wines have been bought
for the Cecil which the experts have unani-
mousv pronounced the best over 1901 900 dollars
have already been spent on wines The cuisine
IL in the capable ana experienced hands of
Monsieur Antoine Coste. whose renown as
Gordon Beu" Is second to none in Europe. He
comes direct 10 the Cecil from the Restaurant
r. Cubat, Champs Elysce. Paris acknowledged
to be the most elegant in the world The entire
cement is in the hands Of the celebrated
G.. p Bertlnl, whose connection with Delmonico
and the Grand Hotel in Paris has made his
name famous among travellers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
THAT THIRTEENTH PLANK.
Candidate Goodwin Endorsed 1t in Speech in
Chambers County-This Is on lnds-
putabIe Authority.

Mr.. A. j. Driver Of Lafayette, Cham
bers county, delegate to the national con-
vention, reached the city last night, and
will leave today at noon over the South
ern for Chicago.
Mr.. Driver brings good cheer for de-
mocracy from east Alabama. Chambers
county was at one time a Kolb strong
hold, but her citizens are of the old ST.
mon-pure stripe, and when it was clearly
proven that 1t was the purpose of their.
old leaders to deliver them over to the
republicans they turned their faces home
ward and there are not harder workers
for democracy now in any section of Ala
bama. Four members of the democratic
county ticket Recently nominated wer9
at one time uncompromising supporters
of the genial Reuben, but were, never
theless, democrats in principle, and their
nomination will go far towards blending
together the white people of the county,
who will present almost a solid front to
the enemy both in the August and Mo-
Vember elections.
Mr., Goodwin made no converts, says
Mr.. Driver, in his recent speech in Cham
bers, but forever put at rest the charge
against Captain Johnston by indorsing
himself the we'll known thirteenth plank
in the platform in 1892
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05


waaScloudy and threatening. For all that
there was an attendance of nearly 1900
at the morning game, and there would
have been double that but for the bad
weather. Wilson pitched for Cleveland.
and he was steady and effective. Dona-
hue, who was on the rubber for the
Browns, was hit hard in spots and at
times was very wild. AS a result of this
condition of things the game was never
in doubt. Score:
RHE
Cleveland .......1 2 0 o 0 4 0 IS 10
st. Louis .........0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1-3 8
Batteries-Wilson and O'Connor; DON
ahue and Mcfarland.
Cleveland took first place in the race
for the pennant this afternoon by defeat
ing ST. Louis again. The crowd went
wild when the score showing that Balti-
more had been beaten was posted. Young
pitched a little better ball than Hart, and
that gave Cleveland a victory. The
Browns clearly outfielded the Spiders.
The attendance was a few over 10000.
Score: .=5.sz5
zsss = $3.50 RHE,
Cleveland ........S020 90 SIS II A
st. Louis .,t....,0. OIL 0 8 90 o.
Batteries-Young and O'Connor; Hart
and Mcfarland.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York-Baltimore.

New York, July 4.-The New Yorks
and the Baltimores broke even on the
two games today. The morning game
was won in the tenth inning by the
champions, although it should have gone
the other way with clean fielding be-
hind Dad" Clarke. His support was
distressingly bad all through the game.
Attendance $500.
The afternoon battle was New York's
The visitors could do nothing with
Meekin's speed while Hemming was hit
freely. Gleason's fielding was the fea-
ture, he accepting fifteen out of sixteen
chances. The weather was cloudy, but
a big crowd turned out Attendance
10000. Scores:
Morning game X II 10
New York 81 5 0 1 0 1 do Is 6
Baltimore .,..3 0 0 0 l 0 1 2 8 Ill IA 3
Batteries-Clarke ana Zearfoos; Pond,
Esper and Clarke.
Afternoon game X II u
New York ......0 0 0 3 2 1 ~ Ii 3
Baltimore ......0 0 0 0 0 o o.
Batteries-Meekin and Zearfoos; Hem
ming and Robinson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
The BIuebirds Spread Their Wings and Began
Seeking Other Homes-Double
Bills of Fare for the Day.
Standing of the Clubs.

The Birmingham Baseball association
of the Southern league is thing of the
past. With the going out of the last
man in the ninth inning of the last game
the light of day for league ball in the city
went out.
This was expected, though many hoped
other parties would take hold of the
franchise and keep the game going, but
prospects of such an event have disap-
peared and by tomorrow most of the
players will be en- route to other cities
where they were fortunate enough to Sc
cure situations
The whole sum and substance of the
"bust" of the association was the failure
of the players to get their salaries
promptly. Dissatisfaction began to crop
out as soon as this failure to see the
where with-which -to-authenticate come,
and the end was plainly foreseen.
There will be a meeting of the league
magnates here today and the franchise
will either be transferred to some other
city or one of the cities will be dropped
and four club league finish the con-
test.
Veni, vidi, vici, is the whole summing
up of the visit of the Montgomery base
ball team to this city. Four successive
games were taken by them. ALL with one
exception, with the greatest of ease. In
the four games the visitors made thlrly-
four runs, while the locals got only six.
OF the games played, Mcdonald pitched
two and Fricken and Sparks one each.
For the visitors Kellum pitched two and
Bailey and Sheehan one game each.
Yesterday mornings game passed off
very pleasantly, though one-sided, but
not so In the afternoon. The Birmingham
players waited on the president and sec
retary- treasurer after the second inning
and said their dues must be paid or no
game would be played. Part of the
money was given them and settlement
to date promised after the game. With
this they went into the game and played
fairly well.
All during the game people in the grand
stand and on the bleachers made all
kinds of funny remarks about salaries,
much to the amusement of themselves
and possibly few others, but 1t was poor
consolation to the ball players.
But for Frieken relieving Trainor in
the fifth inning of the last game the team
would have suffered two shut-outs in one
day. With one man out he went to the
rubber and cracked out a clean two
Dagger went to third on a passed ball and
scored on Fuler's hit
Following is the box score and sum-
mary of the two ames:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
DEMOPOLIs MEET.
The Closing Day Was Success-Great
Work BY Pickens and Lum.

Demopolis, July 4.-tSpecial)-The
closing day of the bicycle meet here was
an unqualified success. About 1000 people
were out. The races were close and ex-
citing. Quinn won the professional
events, as usual while Fleck, besides
defeating a running horse, won second
and a third, Bowen beating him out In
the five mile open. Lum of Montgomery
came over last night and he and Pickens
fought hard in the class A races, Lum
won the two-thirds of mile
and one mile open, with Pick
ems riding second in each, while the
Birmingham boy defeated him IN the
two mile open and special mile match
race. The two phenomenal sprinters
were never more than inches apart at
the finish. Other fast men were here,
but were outcIassed by the speedy lads.
The racing men are loud in their praise
in the treatment of the management.
Mayberry G. Watson for hardware spe-
cialtieS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
MAJOR ANDERSON'S CATCH.
One of the Finest "Sver Kings Of Florida
- Waters.

In the show window of the Birmins-
ham Arms company is a photograph OF
interest. 1t is a picture of Maj. F. Y.
Anderson and of Charles Johnson, guide.
and Alex, colored boy of this city. They
stand near tarpoon s feet long and
weighing 1873 pounds. This great silver
king was caught by Major Anderson In
Colusahatchie river, near Fort Myers,
Fla. The rod used was small and the line
thin. 1t took Major Anderson an hour
and forty-five minutes to land him, and
he dragged the boat two and half miles.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
lpittsh,rg-Cincinnati.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 4.-Cincinnati took
the morning game from Pittsburg today
because the home team could not hit.
Dwyer Rain stopped the game. and 1t
had finally to be called before the ninth
inning. over an hour was lost altogeth-
er on account of rain. Ely made two re-
markable- plays in the field. Attendance
1000.
Pittsburg took the second game after
a hard battle, scoring the winning run in
the ninth owing to an error by G. Smith.
There were many disputes on questions
of rules during the game, and Umpire
Lynch had a hard job. Threatening
weather kept the crowd down to 600.
Scores:
Morning game X IL n
Pittsburg ....1 0 0 0 0 o. 4 0
Cincinnati ... % 1 0 0 0 0 o. 8 1
Batteries - Hughey and Sugden;
DWyer and Beitz.
Afternoon game X II n
Pittsburg .....1 0 1 ii 0 0 o. IL 2
Cincinnati 400 0 1 0 0 2 70 IL 3
Batteries-Kilen and Sugden; Ehret
and Beitz.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
Latonia Results.

Latonia, Ky, July 4.-The largest
crowd of the. meeting attended the races
today. The feature of the day was the
national handicap. Loki won it easily
by two lengths in 2:07i4. Two favorites,
two outsiders and one second choice car
ried away the purses. Summary:
First race, seven and half furlongs-
Moylan, ITO CThorpe) to 10, won; Helen
Mar second, Letcher third Time, 1885,
Second race mile and furlong-Pro-
basco, 102 tThcrpe), 2 to /, won; James
Monroe second, Countess Irma third.
Time, 202. :. ts
Third race, six furlongs-Sallie
Cliquot, 9S &C. Reiff), 5 to 1, won; Primes
Imperial second, Egbart third. Time
1.1S.
Fourth race, the National handicap,
mile and three-sixteenths. value $20Se-
Loki los &C. Reiff), 21s to 1, won; Loben-
gula second, Ben Holiday third Time,
2.07A. I.
Fifth race, five furlongs-Belle Brains
BILE, 10S (Eisman), to 1, won; Mertie
Reed s. second, Eugena Wickes third
Time 1:04h.
sixth race. lsix furlongs-Lucy Gee.
1OS cThorpe), 5 to l. won; old Center Sec
ond, Miss Maxim third. Time, lis.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
AT Columbus.

Columbus, July a.-The principal fea-.
lures of the Fourth of July celebration
were two games of ball between the Co
lumbus and New Orleans teams, one in
the forenoon and the other in the after
noon. 1t Is doubtful il better ball has been
played in the Southern league this sea-
son than was witnessed here today.
Smith performed phenomenally In the
first game, and but for an error the locals
would have been presented with q shut
out The afternoon game was even more
interesting than the morning one. Pet
ty, Columbus new pitcher made his first
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

And Two Lives Were Quenched in the
Darksome Depths.
Atlanta, July A special from Dalton
to the Constitution says that a negro em-
ployed by John c. Henderson was over
come by gas while cleaning out well.
Henderson went to get him and was him7
self overcome. Neighbors attempted to
bring both men up at once. The rope
broke and Henderson and the negro fell
back and were drowned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
MOB MADE NO NOISE
And We're Inside Before the Aged Iailer Could
Catch His Breath-Another Lynch
ing in Maryland.

Gaithersburg, Nd, July 4.-Sydney
Randolph, the negro charged with the
brutal assault upon the Buxton family
at this place on the 25th OF May, which
resulted in the death of little Sadie Bux-
ton, was taken from Rockville jail, where
he was confined awaiting the action of
the November grand jury, about 2:3O this
morning by mob of thirty or forty
masked men and hanged near Rockville.
He met his death without saying whether
he was guilty or not of the horrible
crime, his only utterances being cries of
murder as he was carried away by the
resolute body of men from the jail.
About l o'clock this morning the jailer
in charge of Rockville jail, an aged man,
who has served in that capacity for
years, was awakened by rapping on the
front door, Not thinking Of its being
mob bent on violence he opened the door
and was confronted by TWO masked men
on the threshold, who demanded the
keys. The jailer, taken completely by
surprise, attempted to slam the door, but
the men gained an entrance, followed by
as many as could crowd into the small
structure, all being heavily armed. At
the points of revolvers the thoroughly
frightened jailer was compelled to give
up the keys The mob at once proceeded
to the cell where Randolph was confined
and unlocked the door. The negro hear
ing the confusion in the corridor surrnis
ed at once what was about to happen,
and Selling stool attempted to defend
himself, but with little effect. Strong
arms soon had the frightened man bound
and outside the JAIL where a wagon was
awaiting to take him away.
The drive to the previously selected
place, about two miles west of Rockville,
on the Frederick pike, was quickly made
and once there the rope was quickly
placed around his neck. When ne was
asked If he had anything to say not
word could be drawn from him. Many
efforts We're made to make him confess,
but to no avail. The rope was thrown
over a limb and the trembling negro
drawn fully 20 feet from the ground,
where at last accounts the body was still
hanging and will remain until taken
down by the authorities. Knowing their
victim had breathed his last, and appa-
rently satisfied that the right man had
been hanged the lynching party, which
it Is understood was composed of the best
citizens of the community, who We're per-
fectly sober and orderly, then quietly dis
persed believing they had executed the
perpetrator of the most atrocious crime
ever committed in this county. The lead
ers are not known and the affair was
kept so secret that none save the partic-
ipants knew of it until 1t was all over
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

Weber at East Lake on Sun
days. Look for programme.
Solos accompanied by band
and orchestra. Selections and
marches composed by Weber.
Band plays on train as it goes
out at 2 O'Clock. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

Blrm1IlRndM u y y q I q I o = I
Montgomery .....n...O 0 % l 0 80 *-15
Summary: Earned Birmingh ham,
/; Montgomery, 3. Two-base hits Ryan,
Fricksn. Fuller; German. Sacrifice hit
pabst. stolen bases-Wiley CD, Mangan,
Deadly and Bailey. Bases on balls-By
Kellum, l. Struck out-By Sparks, 4: by
Kellum. l. Passed ball-Kehoe, /. Um-
pire-- McFarlan. Time of game--Two
hours.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

Summary: Earned runs-M Montgomery,
3. Three base hit-Kehoe. Two base hit
Wiley. Stolen bases-Godar; WHEY,
Deadly, Pabst German and Bailey.
Double plays-Trainor to Ryan; Ryan
unassisted; Mangan 10 Peoples to Pabst;
Mangan to Pabst to Peoples. Struck out
by Mcdonald, 2; by Bailey 3. Bases
on ls-By Mcdonald, 6; by Bailey, 6.
Hit by pitcher-By Mcdonald, Peoples
and Wiley. Wild pitch-McDonald.
Passed ball--Sutherland /. Empires
McFarlan and Fricken. Time of game
Two hours and fifteen minutes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
His Other Crime.

Gaithersburg, Md, July 4.-Relative to
the lynching of Sidney Randolph last
night by unknown. persons the following
will be ofinterest:
In letter from Walter Game, clerk of
the superior court, Baldwin county, dated
Milledgeville, Ca, to Deputy Sheriff
Thompson, Mr.. Gaine states that he be-
lieves from the description of Sidney
Randolph that he is the man that is
wanted in Georgia for the murder of an
old lady there about three years ago.
The name of that negro was Ben Temple.
He murdered Mrs. Leonard with an axe.
please look al this negro you have and
see If he has a scar on either side of his
face near the eye. The description of
your negro answers pretty well to the ne
gro Ben Temple. Certainly the negro has
lived here either in the city or the coun-
try
Deputy Thompson examined. Randolph
and found the scars described. Every
thing is quiet No one in Gaithersburg
seems to know anything of the lynching,
and it comes as complete surprise.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
Gentlemen, see our line Of
fine sample shoes at SOC on
the dollar.
The Smith Shoe Co.
HOLMAN SHOT BACK.
A Posse Was in Pursuit-Serious News
Looked For.

Looked For.
Dadevllle, July ESPECIALLY John Hol-
man was shot at and, it is said was hit
by a posse under Bailiff Teel in the SOUTH
end of the county yesterday. They failed
to get him. He has his gun. and fired
back, it Is said. Trouble has been brew
ing for some time, and news of a more
serious nature may be looked for.
Houses have been burned and. other
violations of the laws committed, and
much i'll feeling is engendered.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
Washington Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, July 4.-The morning
game was won easily by the Washing
tons, who gave Carsey a terrific drub-
bling. The Philies put up good heldlng
game. but in the face of the visitors
hitting they 9td not have a look in At
tendance, 511S
In the afternoon Philadelphia won IN
one of the most remarkable games ever
played here. Taylor, who Is suffering
from a sore side, was an easy mark Tor
the visitors. who held the game sate at
10 to when Hallman was brought IN.
At the end of the first half of the sixth
the score was IA to in their favor. In
the second half the locals guaged King
for eight hits, Clements winding up with
a home drive with two men on bases.
Beginning with the seventh Cafsey was
brought in for the Phillies and German
for the visitors. The Phillies made the
winning run in the seventh on Hulen's
force and Delehanty's double Attend
ance, 1882. Scores:
Morning game II q u
Philadelphia ....1 5 0 0 0 0 L IL
WASHINGTON Us 0 0 1 0 s. 0--13 ~ 3
Batteries-Carsey and Clements; Nc"
James and Mcclure.
Afternoon game II u
Washington ...3 0 3 4 3 0 OLA 10
Philadelphia 20 2 8 90 8 l 0 %-15 20 3
atterles--German King and McCau-
ley; Mailman, Taylor and Clements.