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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
NEW PHASE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
There Is a Possibility That Democrats and
 Populists May Strike Hands.

Raleigh, N. C., Oct S.-The democratic state committee is in special session here tonight with full attendance. National Committeeman Daniels stated this after noon that he had just returned from Washington where he had consultation with some of the national committee and that it was the earnest wish of the latter that nine free silver congressman shall be elected in North Carolina and that 1t also desires to see the democrats and populists unite to accomplish this purpose.
 Members of the democratic state com- mittee presented a resolution providing for complete fusion with the poulists, leaving details of the matter to the cam paign committee. The session of the state committee will be long one. The question is whether the populists who have signed contract with republicans to fuse on congressman and on a part of the state ticket will agree to any agree ment with the democrats. The populist state chairman is non- -committal, but says his committee will consider any proposition made to 1t. He asserts that it has never rejected any proposition made by the democrats. The chairman of the latter party says application for congressional fusion was made to the pcpulists August 1S, but 1t was not acted
 on.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
HUNGRY FLAMES SUBpUED.
The Great Conhagration at Guayaquil Cos. $25,000,00 Number of Lives
 lost-0f Incendiary Origin.

New York, Oct. S.-Mr. Nigel Valverde consul of Ecuador, received a cablegram this morning which stated that the great fire in Guayaquil had been finally sub dued. The loss was estimated at $25, ,000,- 900, while the total insurance is but a little over $2,000.O00.
 MT. Valverde has had several dispatches yesterday and today regarding the great conf1agration. He says that the fire started about midnight Tuesday and spread very rapidly, despite the efforts of the fire department. number of per- sons were burned or killed during the progress of the fire, but the exact num- Der is not yet known. The loss of life was heaviest in the vicinity of the arsenal which blew up while a number of volun- teers were making heroic efforts to pre- vent the fire from reaching it. The fire broke out in the best section of the city, and destroyed the custom house, busi- ness houses and stores, churches and many dwellings,.
 The Nalencon, the principal business street has been laid waste by the flames. Fully 30,000 persons, nearly one-half of the city's population, are homeless. Great destjtution prevails, many perco ms being without food and without even necessary clothing.
 Consul Waiver dere's advices state that the fire was probably Of hcendiary ori- gin and that great indignation is felt because of the crime. Prompt punish ment will be meted to the offenders should they be caught.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
NATIONAL MULE SINNERS
Adjourn at Boston = An Effort Will Be
 Made to Organize the South.

Boston, Mass, Oct. S.-The delegates attending the fourteenth semi annual convention of the National Mule Spinners association completed their work today and adjourned to meet in Boston next year.
 Previous to adjournment it was de- cided to make an immediate effort 10 or ganize the spipners in the south, that Robert Howard of Fall River should con- fer with President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor concern ing this proposed movement ard th"t the Aineri. an Federation O. Labor should SC :. lect two organizers from the National Mule Sp'nners association.
 These officers were elected. President, Michael Duggans Lowell, Mass; vice. president, John Fallon, Pawtucket, R. l.; secretary, Samuel Ross. New Bedford; treasurer, Thomas ODonnell, Fall River; executive committee, Robert Howard, Fall River; George Byron, Lewiston. Me; 1; Michael Duggan, Lowell; D. c. Murphy, Taffville. Conn, and Michael J. White, Dover, N. H.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
TIE CAME WAS A BEAUTY Baltimore Won Yesterday and Grasped the Temple Cup. CORBETT WAS INTANGIBLE Cuppy Pitched Magniicenty Up to the Sixth.
 Then Came the Fireworks. EE PENNSYLVANIA STAKE AT LEXINGTON Caused 10000 People to Turn Out-Finish Postponed on Account of Darkness,
 With Governor Strong and
 Senator A Tied.
'ANSYLvANIA STAKE AT LEXINGTON

Cleveland, O., Oct. S.-Baltimore won the Temple cup by winning today's game from the Clevelands. The game was fine exhibition for six innings, neither side scoring during that period. Corbett was in the box for Baltimore, and was invincible. Once, with man on second and third and only one out, he kept the Spiders from scoring. He struck out eight men, and added to the glory of his performance by hitting safely every time he was at bat. Cuppy pitched beautifully for six innings, only four hits being made off him up to the seventh. In the seventh a double, followed by long single and three outs, resulted In two runs. Corbett singled in the eighth and Keeler and Jen- nings doubled and Doyle singled, three runs being scored. Commentator is due the umpires for faultless work, not sin gle decision being questioned. Attend ance, 1900. Weather very cold. Score:
 R H D Cleveland .......0 % 900 % 1 l Baltimore .......0 0 0 o 0 2 *-5 Il Batteries-Cuppy and Zimmer; Corbett and Robinson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
DU MAURIER IS DEAD.
The Famous Author of "TriIby" Succumbs to Lung and Heart Troube-The
 End Was Peaceful.

London, Oct S.--George Du Maurier, the artist and author, who has been suf- fering for some time with heart and lung troubles, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning. His death was peaceful
 The physicians who attended Du- Maurier announce that his heart has been weak for years and that fortnight ago this affection became aggravated by a chill, the effects of which settled upon his lungs.
 The voluminous obituary notices pub lished in the London papers make no allu- sion to his alleged remark to friend that popularity had killed him. and there is every reason to believe that he never so expressed himself.
 Sketch of His Life.
 London, Oct. S.-George Lewis Palmella Du Maurier, artist and author was born in Paris March 6, 1884, and educated in that city, but was a British subject. His grandparents on his fathers side were emigres from France during the reign of terror.
 He went to England at the age of IT and studied chemistry under Dr. Will liamson at University college, London. Afterwards he studied painting in Paris under the famous M. Gleyre. also in Ant werp and Dusseldorf. He first began to draw on wood in England for Once a Week, afterwards for Punch and the Cornhill Magazine, and subsequently he joined the Punch staff. Since that time his weekly drawings made him one of the best known and most admired of contemporary artists and satirists. Mir D1 Meas.1r has Illustrated zs FlsGlsi !. z '"The Story of a Feather" Thaclleiay' 5 Ballads" and many other books. He was also an associate of the royal so- ciety of painters in water colors. A spe- cial exhibition of his works was held at the rooms of the Fine Art society in 1885,
 In 1891 Du Maurier published a novel, Peter Ibbeston," in Harper's Magazine, and in 1894 his novel "Trilby" appeared. The opening pages of his latest work, "The Martian" appeared in the October number of Harpers Magazine. MT Du Maurier has lectured occasionally on sub jects connected with his work as an ar tist
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
"LILY WHITES" WORRIED
By Refusal of Election Supervisors to Civ
 Them Representation at the Polls.

By Refusal of Election Supervisors to Civ
 Them Representation at the Polls.
 New Orleans, Oct. S.-Many confer ences have been held recently between the Lily White" or sugar planter re- publicans, and the regular republicans, with view to hafmonizing their differ ences and agreeing upon joint state electoral ticket and congressional candi- dates. The conferences have not result ed in anything except increased irrta- tion between the factions, and harmony is further off than ever.
 Tt may be stated once for all that there will be no agreement reached" said a prominent republican leader to- day to Southern Associated Press rep resentative. "The sugar planters do not care for harmony. They wouold like to have the credit of electing members of congress from the First Second and Third districts, but they have no interest in anything else. The regulars will nnt help them to do this to the exclusion of other party interests. So there you are.
 The democratic election supervisors decision not to give the sugar planters representation at the polls Is causing the planters much worry. They will try to obtain redress in the courts. They will hardly succeed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
HE WILL CLOSE AT CHICAGO MT, Bryan's Last Week Will Be
 in Illinois. so DECIDED IN CONFERENCE Many Ladies Frightened the Big Parade at
 Burlington Yesterday. NO DlMlNUTlON OF THE ENTHUSIASM In His Brilliant Speech at the Coliseum He Cleverly Shamed Into Silence
 Man Who Shouted "'Rah for McKinley!'' ''
0 DECIDED IN CONFERENCE
NO DlMINUTloN OF THE ENTHUSIASM

Chicago, IL, Oct. S-William J. Bryan will close his campaign in this city and state. At conference held last night in his special car at the union depot, at which there were present besides himself, Chairman Bentley of the state speakers committee, Secretary Nelson and D. J. Campau of the national executive com mittee, it was decided that MT. Bryan would best serve the cause he represents by devoting the last week of the cam paign to Illinois. This means that he will give seven days to the state central committee, which is already planning just how 1t can best make use of him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09

This year we have no such provision. We have rer ealed the Sherman law and the Bland act Mir Mckinley said in 1891 that MT. Cleveland had been discriminat- ing against silver, had been trying to degrade it, had been trying to contract the currency, and that by lessening the currency he had made money dearer by making it scarcer, and making money the master and all things else the serv ants. If it was wrong for MT. Cleveland to make money dear by making 1t scarce and money the master and all things else the servant is it right for MT Mckinley to try to make money the master and all things else the servants? (Applause and cries of no, no.)
 We can support every contention we make by quoting republican authorities, ard, therefore, republicans who come to us in, this campaign do not change their convictions; they simply change their party name, when their party has aban- doned the position it used to have and now demands that you shall surrender the convictions of a life time. Great ap plause and cheering)
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
THE NET GAIN IN GOLD
In Round Numbers. Has Been SPA, 100000
 Since the Movement Began.

New York. Oct. s.-The gain in gold by the United States treasury since the first arrivals, August 2S, in the present inn portant movement has been in round numbers $32,OOO,OOO. The withdrawals from the treasury in Washington and from all sub-treasuries in the same time covering forty-two business days, has been $7,861 ,000, so that the net gain by the treasury has been about $24000,0 900. The withdrawals for use in the arts have averaged $25, 900 day, or $1,050,000 alto gether. Other withdrawals "in ordinary course" have averaged s60, ,000 day, mak- ing a total of $2,520,000. Adding to this last named sum the gold withdrawn for use in the arts, the aggregate is $3,570,000.
 The chief, withdrawals otherwise have been from the San Francisco sub-treas- rrv bv Pacific coast banks,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
ALL RELEASED.
The Fourteen Men Arrested for the Murder of Behler Discharged After Hearing.
 A Very Slender Clue.

Florence, Oct. S.-(Special)--All of the fourteen men arrested during the past week in connection with the Behler mur- der case have been released The prelim- mary examination was concluded this evening. There was not enough evidence against any of the men to warrant their being held
 Little light has been thrown upon the revenue officers mysterious murder by the numerous arrests, but one important clue has been discovered. Two men have been found who say they met two men, armed with guns, leaving the Behler place the evening of the murder, but they were unable to identify the two men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
NIHILIsTs DOG THE CHAR.
A Suspicious Explosion in the Place de la
 COncorde.

London, Oct. S.-The Globe publishes a news agency dispatch from Paris which says that man named Gaskel loitered in the Place de La Concorde at midnight last night after the czar and ezarina had crossed the place and passed on toward the embassy. Shortly afterward an ex- plosion with report like fog signal took place by the side of the statue of the City of Lyons, and flying nails. pieces of tubing, etc. inflicted some damage upon the statute. The Paris police say they know nothing about this and ridicule the idea of there having been an explosion.
 Le Journal of Paris says that the ex- plosion occurred in the Rue Street Flo reutian, injuring one man. Another man was arrested on suspicion of causing the explosion.
 The Gaulers says that number Of an- archlsts have been arrested in Paris.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
A Splendid Contest.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. S.-The great Tran sylvania stake caused 10000 people to at tend the trotting races here today, but they did not see the race finished, as it was postponed on account of darkness after Governor Strong, the favorite, had won the first and second heats and Sena- tor A., well-supported outsider, had won the third and fourth. There was great deal of money bet on the event, and there was much disappointment because it could not be finished tonight. The race was a splendid contest. There were six teen starters.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Mr. Cowart Returns.

Mr. Lee Cowart, assistant district at torney, returned yesterday from Florida, where he has been engaged in investi- gating the murder of Deputy Marshal Behler. Fourteen parties have been ar rested charged with being implicated in the killing, yet 1t is believed that the real guilty parties have left the country. The matter s being carefully investigated, and justice will out. District Attorney ONeal will continue the investiga ton, which will consume several days yet.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Press Comment.

London, Oct. 8.-The Star in comment ing on the. resignatio of Lord Rosebery, says Lord Rosebery has resigned, and Sir William Harcourt reigns in his place. The liberal party will never again be led by peer. MT. Gladstone chose Lord Rosebery to the leadership, and 1t is MT. Gladstone who has unwillingly deposed him.
 The Evening News says: Lord Rose bery has played the man. He declines to lead party, the rag-tag and bob-tail of which was always barking at his heels
 MT. T. F. O'Connor M. P, says in his paper, the Sun: Lord Rosebery never had fair chance. Whenever he indicated a policy it was immediately thrown over by his supposed colleagues. Neverthe- less everybody knows that MT. Gladstone stood outside of the painful intrigues, odious bickerings and misera ble person. alities which defaced and wrecked the liberal party since his retirement.
 The Dublin Freemans Journal says: that his views of the foreign policy diff tirement is not a surprise.
 The St. James Gazette says that the leadership of Lord Rosebery was a more signal failure than was ever made by any man of equal opportunities and equal promise.
 The Pail Mall Gazette says the anti Rosebery agitators have severed the last link that connected them with sobriety and sanity
 The Dublin Independent says: If Sir William Harcourt shall be Lord Rose bery's successor the last condition of af- fairs will be worse than the first.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
ARRIVED AT AN ENTENTE.
France, Russia and Great Britain Will Send
 Vigorous Note to the Porte.

Paris, Oct 8--It is announced here that France, Russia and Great Britain have arrived at an entente in regard to Fur key, and it is expected that these powers will immediately dispatch to the porte vigorous note demanding the adoption of reforms which will secure the safety of the Armenians in the Turkish empire.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
A Tragedy of the Sea,

Ingonish, N. S., Oct. S.-The Norwegian bark Ariadne, Captain Pausen, in ballast for Bay Vorte, ran ashore below Green Cove five miles east of here, yesterday morning during an easterIy gale and went to pieces immediately. The captain and nine of the crew were drowned. Christian Johnsen, the second mate, and a youth named Johnaus Ravenburg are the only survivors of the crew of twelve.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Results at St. Louis.

St. Louis, Oct. 8.-This being the ''blg day. of the fair, nearly 10000 people wit messed the races. Favorites and second choices divided the purses equally. Re- suits:
 First race, six furlongs-Indio, 10S (Murphy), 2 to 5, won; Fervor second, Lady Britannia third. Time, :16
 Second race, seven furlongs-Weenat- chic, 103 (Waren) 6 to 5, won; Dennis second, Irksome third. Time, 1:31.
 Third race, six Undergraduate Abe, 103 (Worthington), to 3, won; St. Angus tine second. Mobalaska third. Time, 1:l6.
 Fourth race, one mile-Muskalonge, l0I (Tuberville), 3 to 1, won; Logan second, Johnny McHale third. Time, 1:41A.
 Fifth race, one mile and one-quarter- Fasig, 90 CWilhte), 3 to 1, won; Billie Me Kenzie second, Whisper third. Time, PIP.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs- Harry Duke, 109 (Murphy) to 5, won; J. A. Grey second, Hester third. Time, 1:0SA.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Canton Conscrinfs

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. S.-A special train bearing 100 East Tennessee republi- cans left Knoxville at noon today for Canton, o. The party was arranged by Sheriff Groner of Knox county, and goes to pay its respects to Major Mckinley.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09

duee the time for different distances, but until today the weather conditions were not favorable. He was assisted in his ef- fort by several multiple machines, and the trial was witnessed by a large crowd of lovers of the snort
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Latonia Results.

Latonia, Ky, Oct. S.-The card for to- day was made up of both quality and quantity Two favorites, two second choices and a long shot secured the mon ey The fourth race brought out a field of four first-class horses of the older di- vision, and was an exciting contest be- ing won by Ramiero from Ben Holiday in a hard drive. Fl Toro was backed from 10 to to 1 in the last event. but failed to get mark. The betting was heavy. Re- suits:
 First race, six furlongs-Sir Wellington, 106 (RusselD, 20 to 1, won; Blood Hound second, Mamie Stone third. Time, 1:l7;
 Second race, five furlongs-Adowa, 1QS Perkns), to 1, won; Black Heart sec ond, Remember Me third. Time. 1:O2h.
 Third race, one mile-Daily America, 1O7 (Scherrer), to 1, won; Leaflet second, Rasper third. Time, 1:44R.
 Fourth race, one mile and one-sixteenth -Ramiero 10S (Thorpe), 2 to l, won; Ben Holiday second, Harry McCouch third Time 1:47k.
 Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs-- Dare II, 1O7 (Scherrero. to l, won; Wal dorf second, Robair third. Time, 1:09.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Gen. George A. Sheridan.

Washing ton. Oct. S.-Gen. George A. Sheridan of Louisiana, once a famous political speaker, died at the National Soldiers home in Hampton, Va, this morning of softening of the brain.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Johnston. Lowers the Paced Record.

Chicago. Oct. S.-John s. Johnston this afternoon lowered the worlds two-mile pace record by five seconds d the Jew Garfield park cement track, riding the distance in ?:3S. The Minneapolis flyer has for several days been trying to re-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, Oct. 8.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business today stood at SPA 611, ,245 The days with drawa1s were $277, 300.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
Mr. Tomlinaon snaaks at sevmonr. I,

MT. Tomlinson Speaks at Seymour, Ind.
 Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. S.-(SpeciaL)- At Seymour Ind, where the Bryan train stopped twenty minutes there was a crowd of 10000 MT. Bryan spoke ten minutes. Hon. John W. Tomlnson fol- lowed him, occupying the rest of the time. His speech was well received.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
AND THE RYAN POOL HAS IT
Tail Goes Wit se Hide-BaItmore Packet
 z : ,any Is included.
IT MEANS { FEW SYSTEM FOR THE SOUTH
Compo ~ of the Seaboard Air Line, Port f1p Re = and Augusta and Other Roads, Controlled by Ryan = Presi-
 dent Hoffman's Card.

Washington, D. C.. Oct. S.-A Richmond special says; The details of the transfer of the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad have been completed and the property is now virtually in new hands and will now be operated for general railroad de- velopment and the welfare of the south. It is known that three parties holding controlling shares under pooling contract were anxious to get the highest figures possible. They were offered par but they made it known that $50 was the least they would take. MT. Ryan and the pool committee held a short conference, the result of which was the acceptance of about $110 per share by the committee.
 A contract for the necessary transfer was drawn by Henry Crawford for the Ryan syndicate and Judge Watts for the pool There were conditions of the trans fer which included the reelection of President Hoffman or the retention of the present management for another year. As the matter stands today the Sea- board Air Line Is completely controlled by Thomas F. Ryan and its future policy will be one of conservatism and peace.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-09
ROSEBERYS RESIGNATION
Was as Clap of Thunder Out of Clear Sky. Sir William Harcourt His Prob
 able Successor.

London, Oct. S.-In the political clubs it was not expected that Lord Rosebery would resign the leadership of his party at present, despite the agitation against him. The advanced liberals desire more progressive and aggressive policy, though large section of the party ap prove Lord Rosebery's coolness in a time of feverish excitement. Many liberal members of the house of commons wired to the offices of the liberal party in West minister today asking for information in regard to Lord Rosebery's withdrawal and received the reply that the ex- premier's letter of resignation was wholly unexpected, not even MT. Ellis, the liberal whip, to whom his letter of resignation was addressed having had a hint that 1t was impending.
 The resignation of Lord Rosebery is the sole topic of discussion in the reform and national liberal clubs, where it is as- sumed that Sir William Harcourt will succeed to the party leadership, though many of the rank and file say that will not solve the situation. These persons predict that within a few years the pro- gressive opinon of the country will com pei the present liberal leaders to go with their hats in their hands to MT. Cham berlain and accept his leadership upon his own terms.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
Among Our Cotton Men.

Cloudy weather in cotton belt.
Liverpool future contract market
advanced 4 TO points. closing steady
Spot quotation advanced 1-32d
New York future contract market ad.
vanced to points, closing steady
Sales, 213,600 bales. January, 7.55 to
I.56; March, 1853 TO I'll; May. 7.79 tc
Estimate of New Orleans receipts to-
day were 10000 to 1900 bales against
7.l70 bales last year and 1898 bales in
1894.
Receipts at United States ports yes
terday were 1880 bales. against 81
$40 bales last year and 51.640 bales in
1894.
Houston receipts to-day are estimated
at from 1000 to 5000 bales, against 7.45S
bales last year and IA. 2S7 bales in 1894.
Receipts at Norfolk yesterday were
o.16S bales, against 1851 bales last year.
Cotton Exchange closed to-day.