davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
TIE PENSION BILL PASSED MT. Bartlett Continued His Op-
 position to It. HE MET WITH SOME SUCCESS The Debate Was Conducted Under the Five
 /S Minute Ruls. THE cS LAIN PRAYED FOR CUBA His cation That This Government 2 Id Aid in Securing Liberty to
 .he Cubans Was Appiauded .n by the Members.
HE MET WITH SOME SUCCESS
THE cs LAIN PRAYED FOR CUBA

Washington, Jan. 17.-After debate which continued almost uninterruptedly over fve days the general pension appro- priation bill for the year ending June 30 1897, was passed by the house this after noon, which then adjourned until Mon day.
 Today's debate was conducted under the five minute rule, the bill being read by paragraphs for amendment. None that was material was adopted, MT. Bartlett, democrat, of New York, en- forcing his announced policy of opposi- tion to further extension of pension legis- lation in raising points of order against them. By the same device he succeeded in having struck out of the bill the pro- vision reported by the committee that during the fiscal year it shall not be nec@ essaryR for widow, In establishing her claim under the provision of the act of lS9o, to prove that she Is without other means of support than her daily labor; provided, that before she shall be entitled 10 pension under the provisions of said law she shall prove that her net income does not exceed $500 per annum."
 MT. w. A. Stone, republican, of Penn- sylvania, in charge of the bill announced that It's passage antedated by fifty days the passage of similar bill In either of the last two previous congresses.
 Among the miscellaneous business transacted was the passage of a joint resolution providing for the distribution of undeliVered sets of the naval records of the rebellion.
 message was received from the pres- ldent asking prompt legislation to enable the attorney-general to prosecute litiga- ton in reference to the granting of pat ents to lands lying within forfeited rail- road grants. .
 The cause of Cuban independence was the subject of Chaplain Coudon's prayer at the beginning of the session, and his invocation that this government would do what 1t could to aid in securing liberty to the Cubans was followed by a wave of applause, probably the first time that such a demonstration followed a prayer in the house. . <
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
REQUIsITIoN WITHDRAWN.
Failing to Pay State and County Taxes Not
 Extraditable


 Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 17-The reuuisi- ton which was made yesterday by the solicitor of this district for G. w. Lam- beth, wholesale liquor dealer, who fled, was withdrawn, as 1t charged him with failure to pay state and county license tax. This Is not an extraditable offense Another requisition will charge him with false pretense. He was at Montgomery. Ala, today, and to that point, as well as to Columbus, Ga, he had had large shipments of whisky made in barrels. Ten barrels reached Montgomery today and were seized immediately by order or one of the many wholesale houses who are after Lambeth. The latter shipped thrty-three barrels to Montgom- cry the day he skipped from here Ten barrels were also seized here at one of the railway depots. The agents of the wholesalers say that Lambeth shipped about 100 barrels to one southern city, and they have traced all this, but their orders to seize it reached there too late as the whisky had been sold as soon as delivered
 Liquor men say that G. w. Lambeth. the wholesale liquor dealer, was one of several slick workers who had planned to make grand sweep of all the leading liquor houses and that his flight from here was made at least two weeks be- Tore he expected to depart The scheme was to have goods shipped here and then reshipped to other points, to be at once sold for cash at reduced figures The losers reporting here thus far are: Uri Co.,, $S00 Barbee & Co.,. $85O; Apple gate Co.,, $780, all of LouisviIle; l.. C. Younger, $1026, of Richmond, and Reb- stock & Co.,, S650, of St. Louis
 It is believed that many other losers have not yet been heard from.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
GENERAL cAMPos RECALLED.
General Marin Will Now Try His Hand on
 the Insurgents.

General Marin Will Now Try His Hand on
 the Insurgents.
 Washington, Jan. H.-Minister Dupuy De Lome late this afternoon received a cable from Madrid saying that "the off, cial news from Cuba and the state of the insurreeton are as satisfactory as tele- graphed you this morning. Independ- ently of the military action the govern ment has authorized Martinez Campos to resign his command to General Marin and return to Spain in consequence of the conduct of the political parties of Cuba, contrary to the policy of the commander in-chief. asking a change in the system of conducting the war"
 Senor De Lome does not think the change In command at this juncture will have any injurious effect on the cam paign. Spain has shown a readiness to agree to the retirement of General Cam pos on the request of leading loyal citi- zens of Cuba, who found. as has been stated, when General Campos was first sent to Cuba. that he was disposed to be lenient with the insurgents. He was ire quently criticised for being too concilia- tory. AS shown by its dispatch, the gov ernment is perfectly satisfied with the state of the campaign generally. and does not borrow any trouble as long as the rebels are controlled within a small ter- ritOry.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
More Startling Disclosures.

Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 1.-The auditors who for months past have been examin- ing the accounts of Ex-City Attorney Moreland and his assistant, w. M. House, which has already resulted in sensational disclosures and prosecution of the ex-city officials have announced additional dis coveries of equally startling nature. City Controller Gourley is authority for the statement that Moreland and House failed to turn over to the city money col lected by them during the last four days they were in office Between October and October IA last between $10.000 and $11 900 was paid into the city attorneys office, which has never been turned over to the city. Major More1and informed the controller today that he knew abso- lutely nothing of the shortage; that all the accounts were in charge of W. M. House and that MT. House was at home sick. Mr. Moreland said he would turn over to the city the money due as soon as statement was furnished of what he owed. The audit of the city attorneys s office is by no means yet complete.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
THE MARYLAND DEADLOCK.
Republicans Are Becoming Festive and Are . Ready to Break Ranks

Annapolis, Md. Jan 17.-The republi-
 cans in the Maryland general assembly
 are becoming restive and some are ready
 to break ranks and put an end to the
 senatorial deadlock. Those who are in clined to break away are inspired by the
 belief that the experience of Delaware should not be repeated in Maryland. To-
 days vote was fruitless, except that the
 two leaders in the race improved their
 positions trifie. Wellington gained four votes and Goldsborough three Senator Dryden withdrew from the con- test and announced his preference as be- ing MT. Goldsborough. It Is understood that because of his withdrawal Senator Dryden will get the nomination for con- gress from his district. The committee
 on organization of the house today de- .cided to hold a caucus this evening with the idea of bringing the senatorship ques- tion to an early settlement. Speaker
 Mudd was responsible for the call and
 1t was stated that he was anxious to se-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18

cure an expression of approval or dis approval on the subject of sustaining or overrullng in a body the eastern shore law. As all the candidates are eastern shore men except Wellington it was very easy to see that the object of the caucus was to shut out the Wellington forces and then settle the question between Goldsborough Westcott and Mulliken.
 The Wellington men thoroughly under stand this and decline to enter the cau- GUS room. Forty-four of the ninety-one members of the house assembled and af- ter being in session behind locked doors for over two hours all those present signed a call for a party caucus to be held Monday night to name a candidate for senator.
 None of MT. Wellington's followers signed the call and Mir Wellington him self says he will not be bound by the caucus should it attempt to pass any res olution restricting the choice of an east ern shore man.
 The ballot today was: Wellington 30, Goldsborough 22, Westcott 15, Mulliken s, Dixon i, Mudd 1.
 The democrats gave Smith 19 votes, Page 8 and J. s. Wirt 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Liberty Bell Itinerary.

Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 17.-An itiner- ary was presented today by the Pennsyl- vania and the Southern railroad compa- nies at the session of the councils sub committee having in charge the home- bringing of the Liberty bell from Atlanta. The itinerary was not acted upon today, but 1t will probably be adopted, although there may be some minor changes made in it. The itinerary follows: Committee leaves Philadelphia at 55 D. m. Tuesday, January 2S, arriving in Atlanta the even ing of January 29. The start from Att 1anta with the bell will be made at a. m on Thursday, January 30. Stops will be made that day at Gainesville. Green vile, Spartanburg and Charlotte. The night will be spent at the latter place. Charlotte will be left at a. m. Friday, and stops will made that day at Sails bury, High Point, Greensboro, Danville, Lynchburg and Charlottesville. The night will be spent at Charlottesville, and it is expected that Philadelphia will be reached on Saturday afternoon. The bell on it's return here will be escorted to it's resting place in Independence hall by a large military parade.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Sentenced forI,ifa-

Savannah. Ga, Jan. 17.-Thomas V, Ponder was convicted tonight of the mur- der Of Frank Keenan June 6 last, and on recommendation to the mercy of the court was sentenced to spend the balance of his life in the penitentiary. Keenan reproached Ponder for testifying against him before a committee of council, by which he was discharged from the city fire department, and 1t is claimed that Keenan attempted to strike him with his fist, when Ponder pulled pistol from his breast and shot Keenan down. Local politics was brought into the case, and the sentiment was strong on both sides. There will be a motion for a new trial made tomorrow
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Bishop Att,cus G. Hayeood Dying.

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 17.-A special from Covington, Ga, to the Constitution says that Bishop Atticus G. Haygood of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, is re- ported to be dying. The bishop had a stroke of paralysis in Atlanta last fall and it was feared then that he would not recover. He did partially recover and was able to travel and attend to his duties. He has had two relapses before this one. His physicians say that he can- not live long and may die at any minute. He was born in Georgia fifty-six years ago and Is one of the most widely known men in his church. His book. "The Broth CT in Black" attained a national reputa- tion
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Opposed to Going Home,

Tampa, Fla, Jan. H.-Benjamin John son, the absconding Philadelphia stock broker arrested here several days ago. has resolved to fight extradition. He has employed Judge Mershon, an able law yer. and the latter says Johnson will not return to Philadelphia until forced to do so by the law or until Kendall & Whit lock. whom he is charged of robbing, guarantee him immunity from prosecu- ton. Detective Donaghey of Philadel- phia reached here today to take Johnson back and was surprised to learn that the broker would fight extradition. The de- tective brought no requisition papers and can do nothing until he hears from the Phila delphia authorities.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
A QUEER LEGISLATURE.
It Jumps on President Cleveland and Puts a Price on the Scalps of 'YalIer
 Doue U

Columbia, s C., Jan. 17.-In the house of representatives today MT. Mellett's concurrent resolution indorsing Presi- dent Cleveland's Venezuelan message, published yesterday, was introduced and MT. Mellett asked it's immediate consider alton.
 MT. Magill at once rose and said he was in favor of the resolution, but desired to offer an amendment. His amendment was to add the words, But the prosti- tuition of democracy as evidenced in his (Cleveand's) message is condemned without measure"
 This was greeted with laughter and then Mr. Fred Williams offered to fur ther amend by adding this:
 Resolved further, That we are willing to defend the Monroe doctrine with our lives and, our property if necessary"
 MT. Hacot at this juncture objected to the immediate consideration of the reso- lution and ten members joined him. At the suggestion of MT. Otis it was referred to the committee on federal relations.
 The debate on the bill to abolish the South Carolina Military academy came up today and the states military strong hold is being mercilessly attacked. Many old factional issues were brought up again in the discussion, making the tone of the debate very different from that which characterized the recent consttu- tional convention.
 The election of two assistant justices of the state supreme court was fixed for Tuesday next.
 Today MT Fred Williams introduced a bill that is designed to take the scalp of the yaller dog" This characteristic South Carolina canine has had all kinds of attacks made upon him and has al- ways heretofore come off victorious, but this is the first time the lawmakers have ever endeavored to play Indian towards him and scalp him. He is in dire ex- tremity now and no doubt there will be a rally of his friends. whose name Is le- zion, around him that will astonish the ma atives. The bill Is unique. It provides for metallic dog tags to be paid for in money or in worthless dogs scalps. Of ficers have to act as executioners and certify that the scalp taken off after death comes from a dog lover 2 years of age"
 A bill to curtail the, liberty of the val Ter dog"can always be expected in the South Carolina legislature.
 A bill was also introduced today direct ed al the railroads, providing heavy pun ishments for failure to put into operation freight or passenger rates imposed by the state railroad commission.
 In the senate there was nothing of inn portance, but plenty of good-natured fun.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
NOT YET REPORTED. The Monroe Doctrine Resolution Will Cover Any and All Cases.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The senate com mittee on foreign relations met at 1O:45 this morning for the purpose of consider ing the Monroe doctrine resolution now before that committee. All the members were present but one, and indications pointed to a session of some length. Sen ator Gray made an elaborate argument against the adoption of the resolution affirming the Monroe doctrine, but his ar- gumept fell upon deaf ears. The com mittee is overwhelmingly in favor of such a resolution, but it was proposed by MT. Davis of Minnesota, chairman of the subcommittee, and was. after pro- longed discussion, made still stronger in one or two particulars.
 The application of the doctrine by va- rious secretaries of state has led to con- tradictory positions, and, as one member of the committee maintained, to danger ous admissions This committee intends to obviate this by enacting into law resolution of such a broad and general character that those hereafter charged with the diplomatic correspondence of the government need only cite it's pro- visions. The resolution to be reported to the senate is to cover any and all cases. The committee adjourned at 12:45 o'clock, after voting to adopt the resolu- ton submitted by Mir. Davis. The com mittee voted not to give out the text until 1t Is reported to the senate Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Work of White Caps.

Lima, O.. Jan. H.--William Hartel a large manufacturer of Paine, a station near here on the Lake Erie and Western railroad, recently refused to discharge colored man who worked for him in his shop as White Cap notice tackled to his office door one night demanded. All of his property was destroyed by fire last night and it Is believed the place was fired by White Caps.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
{ Yirfe& NIfve,

Charleston, IS. e., Jan. 17.-A special to the News and Courier from walterboro. s. C., says: Seven negro iaborers on the Waiterboro and Western railroad who were sleep5ng sin a2 uhderground camp near Willfams. this county. were killed last night by the earth above falling on them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Frank Lawler Dead.

Chicago, Jan. HEX -Congressma Frank Lawler, one of the older men rep resentng the Eighteenth ward in the city council. died of apoplexy this after noon. He had been active in local poli- tics for a quarter of a century and was a prominent candidate for the office of postmaster of Chicago three years ago. at which time he presented at Washing ton the largest petition ever fled by any applicant for a postofiice. = 3g0 sigma lures being appended to it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
Bradstreet's Review.

' brHuStreeI pcVlcW'
 New York Jan. 17.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 While general trade has not shown widespread tendency to revive from the holiday depression, there are favorable features in a revival in iron and steel prices and continued heavy cereal ex- ports. .-- Buffalo and, in certain lines, at Chicago, St. Louis, St. Paul and Minneapolis, job bers in staple lines report business slow. Travellers are on the road, but returns are irregular, in only a few instances in- dicating the usual volume of orders for spring lines. Cotton goods makers re- port shaded 7prices,rfor some goods on hand, but hold quotations firm on orders for future delivery, the advance in raw cotton still being above parity with that of products. Raw wool is stronger, though the volume of business is small. While hides are nominally firm at un- changed prices, offerings of leather have been firm.
 The feature of the0week is the advance in iron and steel and the revival of en- couragement at the outlook. Bessemer pig and billets are up from 65 cents to "a cents per ton at Pittsburg and $1.25 at Chicago, with the outlook for a further advance. Interests controlling the pro- duction of coke and of Lake Superior iron ore, having determined that the prices of these products shall not react to the level of 1894-95, producers of Bessemer pig and billets, in the face of the restricted outs put of furnace and mill since the first of the year. together with the improved de- mand within the week, find themselves able to advance prices. Other advances rences in Cuba; wheat based on con- tinued free exports, and pork and lard on the advance in cattle and hogs.
 Bank clearings totals begin to record, the decline in the volume of general trade, which has made itself apparent now for more than a month. The total of clearings throughout the United States, was $1 ,060. .000. 900, nearly, 14 per cent less than last week, and S.5 per cent less than in the third week of yapuary, 1895.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
WHY CAMPOs RESIGNED.
A Majority of the Political Leaders Are Op-
 posed to Him.

Havana, Jan. 17.-An important con- ference was held yesterday afternoon be- tween Gen. Martinez Campos and com mittee composed of three political lead CTS, each representing one of the three existing political parties. The conference was held for the purpose of freely and frankly discussing the conduct of the Spanish campaign against the Cuban in surgents. General Campos asked each of the leaders his opinion in regard to the subject of discussion and invited candid expressions of opinion. The leader rep resenting the autonomist party expressed complete satisfaction with the conduct of the campaign, but the leaders of the reformists and conservatives expressed exactly contrary opinions.
 Gen. Martinez Campos at the conclu- sion of the conference informed the com mittee of his decision to consult the gov ernment at Madrid in regard to the va rious expressions of opinion on the part of the committee concerning the cam paign against the insurgents. There Is strong feeling of sympathy with Gen. Martinez Campos among the best class of residents, by whom he-is regarded as Spains ablest commander.
 General Campos has summoned Lieut. Gen. Sa baS Marin, commander of the sec ond army corps, to come to Havana.
 Two to One Opposed to Him.
 New York, Jan. -17.-The Mail and Ex- press this afternoon prints the following dispatch from it's Havana correspondent: ::
 I am informed on authority which I cannot question that Director-General Martinez Campos has today decided to retire from the command of the Spanish forces in Cuba and from the direction of the campaign against the insurgents
 This decision was arrived at after his conference with representatives of three political parties in Cuba, when he found that two out of the three are unalterably opposed to him and his methods. Gen. eral Campos did not tell the committee immediately of his decision. but it is un- derstood he is positive about 1t and that his successor will probably assume con- mand of the Spanish army as military governor of Cuba on Monday.
 Campos retires, however, only tempo rarily, so far as is known. until the gov ernment at Madrid shall decide whether to keep him here or recall him to Spain. It is believed that Martinez Campos' successor will be General Sabas Marin, commander of the second army corps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Tours 70 Yellowstone Park.

The Pennsy wanna ka,ltoed rcmpapy his
arranged for a tour TO the Yellowstone Park,
cove.ing period Of sixteen days, leaving
Washington Thursday. August % 4 speca.
train. consisting Of dining, pullman vtsti-
bule drawing.room sleeping compartment and
observation cars, will be provided. in winch
passengers will i've en- Ioute. and w-enev r
the journey is broken the choicest rooms il
the leading hotels will b reserved for the use
of the tourists, for which REGULAR rates are
paid The party will be oHdu ted ,hro gh-
out By tourist agent selected fof his abi.i
and experience. with chaperou 10 look after
the comfort of the lady passengers The rate,
covering every necessary expense. will be
5000 from Washington; proportions te rates
from other points. Detailed itinerary viii be
sent on application to C. STUDS, Passen.
ger Agent, Washington, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

Mrs. Rhode Noah. OF this place, was
taken in the night with crampipg pains
and the next day disrrhoea set in.
She took half bottle of blackberry
cordial but got 10 relief. She then
sent to me to see if rad snythipg that
would help her. l sent her S bottle OF
Chamberlain Cole, Cholera and Disr-
rhoea Remedy and the first dose reliev.
ed her. Another OF our Deighbors had
been sick for about week and had
tried different remedies for diarrhoes
but kept getting worse. l sent him
the same remedy. Only four doses OF
it were required to cure hin. He says
he owes his recovery 70 this wonderful
medicine.-Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sidney
Mich. For sale by L, Stable- & Co..
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Alexsnaria 9ssftte,
SATURDAY EVENING, AUG. ID. 1896.
A Story of the Late Nitrate King.

There was a story current in Paris few
years ago which served 10 show the lordly
nature OF the entertainments OF Colonel
North, the late Nitrate King" The colo
mel was giving dance, 10 which all the
notables of the town were invited. Think
Ing 10 render the affair more imposing, he
took upon himself 10 decorate the Arc de
Triomphe, which stood near his hotel with
gorgeous display of flowers, bunting and
colored lamps. The Parisians We're amazed
at the audacity of the bourgeois who
presumed TO use the monument 10 the hero
OF Austerlitz 10 advertise his hall The
municipal council demonstrated with the
colonel, but the latter, no whit abashed,
wrote out check for some millions and
rendering IL 10 the officer declared that he
would buy the arch out and give il back 70
the people the next day as free gift Inc
bluff, however, was failure, and the mil
lionaire had to content himself with deco
rating his hotel.-EXchange