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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
THE LATEST ALABAMA NEWS
The Convict Inspectors Have
 Made Their Report,
1863 CONNECTS ON HAND
The Inspectors DepIore the Bad Condition in Which the Prisoners Are Received
 From the Jails.

Montgomery, Feb. 1.-(Special.)-The board of convict inspectors has filed its quarterly report with the governor. It is full of interest. Among other things they report that on September 1 there were 1910 state convicts on hand; that since that time 19S have been added, no discharged, escaped and 32 have died leaving on hand January l. 1863. There are 300 county convicts on hand
 Prosperity is reported at the convict farms this year. At Fort Jackson 161 bales of cotton were gathered from the 225 acres planted, and 1S,O0O bushels of corn were made on the 300 acres planted. At Speigner's about 400 bales of cotton were made and about 500 bushels of corn. About 10000 bushels of potatoes and a large quantity of peas, forage, fodder, hay and pea vines were made on each place. Hogs and vegetables were raised at both the farms in sufficient quantity to furnish food for the prisoners.
 Improvement in the health of the con- victs In the prisons and in the mines is reported. The bad condition in which the jailers of the different counties of the state deliver the prisoners to the mining companies is greatly deplored in the re- port.
 Walking for Wager.
 John Kelly, a tall, athletic-looking, weather-beaten fellow, passed through here today en route on foot from New Or leans to New York. He is walking against time and on a wager that he can make the 1400 miles in forty-five days, which will be an average of twenty-five miles and q half per day. The sturdy pedestrian left New Orleans at noon on the 23d and arrived here last night at g, making the first 320 miles in eight days and a fraction. He is in fine trim and is confident he will win easily He will pass through Atlanta, Charlotte, Lynch burg Washington, Baltimore and Phila- delphia. The best record between New Orleans and New York is sixty-two days. For Mckinley.
 The republicans had an enthusiastic mass meeting at the court house today. Speeches were made by the following: J. c. Leftwich, c. w Buckley, J. W. Gile, J. O. Holmes, Ben DeLeress, J. B. Bryant of Lowndes and N. H. Alexander. The meeting was nearly all one way, and that was for Hon. William Mckinley for president. N. H. Alexander came out squarely for J. c. Leftwich for chair man. The county committee met and called a county convention for April IA and the beat meetings on April Il.
 Hon. J. l.. Cobbs for Treasurer.
 The Journal announces that Hon. John l.. Cobbs will be a candidate before the democratic state convention for nomina- tion as state treasurer He is known and esteemed throughout Alabama as a man of the strictest integrity and highest business capacity. That he possesses all the qualifications to successfully conduct the high and important position which he seeks, will be readily admitted by all who know him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
RESERVATIONS ASKED.
Federal Officers in Trouble for Rendering
 Wrong Accounts.


 Yesterday United States Marshal J. c. Musgrove sent out letters to certain of his deputies asking their resignations.
 This action is said to be the result of an investigation conducted by Colonel Newton, agent of the department of jus tice, who has been in Birmingham the past three weeks examining into the af- fairs of the United States in this district. Colonel Newton, when seen by a State Herald reporter, said he had found a number of instances in which deputy marshals had overcharged in making out expense vouchers These vouchers, he said had to be sworn to, and in swear ing to them he claims the officers per 1ured themselves. The method pursued by these officials. according to the ex- aminer, was to charge the government more for meals than they had to pay for same. Oyercharges it is said, oc- cured In other items. The rule requires an exact report of expenses, making no average allowance.
 The deputies who were dismissed are said to be w. s. Daniel of Leesburg, M. M Cantrell of Attalla, J. w. Barker and D. s. Jackson of Anniston and J. L. Sor- rell.
 United States Marshal Musgrove was asked about the matter by a State Her aid reporter yesterday, but he declined to be interviewed. He said he and Colonel Newton had decided that it was best not to give out any information at present in view of the fact that the lat ter had not completed his investigation Prior to that when asked about the dismissals MT Musgrove admitted hav- ing written the letters to the deputies and also corroborated information in the reporters possession.
 Colonel Newton, in response to a query, stated that the officers whose accounts had been investigated had swindled the government out of $700 or $500 in the last two or three years
 No criminal prosecutions against the parties above named have been insti- tuted yet, and it is not certain that there will be any, but 1t Is probable that the matter will be referred to the United States grand jury when 1t meets here next mnnfh
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
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Copuineer's Nomination Confirmed.

Copplngers N NoniHaUion Ooi
 Washington, Feb. 1.-The nomination of Col. John J. Coppinger of the twenty third infantry to be brigadier-general made April 25, 1895, vice Gen. Wesley Merritt, promoted to be major-generai, was confirmed by the senate this after noon. o.,
 The action of the senate on General Coppinger's nomination permitted the occa stoned by his elevation. The list is headed by Lieut.-Col J. F. Kent, to De colonel, and included the list of west Point cadets to be second lieutenants.
 The following postmasters were also confirmed: ,u.
 Virginia-O. T. Wicker, FarmViue.
 North Carolina-J J. Barrow, Louis burg: J. M. Brookshire, Biltmore; J. F. Hunt. oxford; G. B. King, Greenville; R. H. Smith, Jr., Scotland.
 Georgia-J. w. Hertz, Macon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
The Coliseum Selected.

Chicago, H., Feb. 1.-The next demo- cratic nominee for the presidency will be named at the Coliseum at Sixty-third street and Jackson park. This was the decision of the subcommittee of the na- tional democratic committee this after noon after a session of over four hours, and it means that an audience of not less than 15,000 will be afforded an op- portunity of greeting with exclamation the name of the successful candidate It was also decided to locate the head quarters of the national committee at the Palmer house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Fighting the Fighters.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb 1.-The El Paso Visitor, the weekly paper of the local minister's union, comes out today against prize fighting in the strongest possible way. The Visitor throws up It's hat for Ahumada, who will not allow the fight south of the line; calls on El Paso Chris tian people to avoid countenancing the carnival in any way; scores as conspir- acy this planning to invade New Mexico for what is a felony in Texas, and calls on Governor Thornton to do everything tO stoD the disgrace
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
EUTAW.

The Republicans Held a Stormy Conven-
 tion and Selected Delegates.
 Eutaw, Feb. 1.-(Special.)-Ther republi- cans of Greene county had a large con- vention here today and elected delegates to the state and district convention.
 Rev. I. Dawson heads the delegation. He was indorsed for delegate to the na- tional convention.
 The convention was stormy at one time, but was quieted down. Some of the re- publicans that registered received good scoring. Q
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

Horses doing ordinary work drink from seven to nine gallons of water day. oxen
 nearly as much but cows warmly housed
 and deeply mixed require more. Very
 injurious to animal health is organic filth dissolved or suspended in the water, and cattle should have none but the
 freshest and purest. .ss
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
aambled and suicided..

Tampa, Fla., Feb Nat Atwood com mitted suicide in a pawn shop this after non, shooting himself through the heart. Letters found on Atwood showed that he was under bond for cattle stealing in Texas. He has brother at Belton, Tex, and another at Leader, I. T. With the latter Atwoods wife and three children are staying. Atwood came here two weeks ago with 5000 in cash. He has been drinking heavily and gambling un- successfully. Last night he went broke in game and it is supposed this caused him to suicide.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Ten Men Detain ed.

Rome. Feb. 1.-General Barrater re- ports that despite King Menelekes promise to afford safe conduct of Colonel Galliano and his command to Barra- tieri's camp, the Abyssinian monarch has detained ten of the officers of Gal lianos column and still holds them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

the fact that every one of its scenes is new in design, new in material, and the effects have been elaborated and added to. The company has been well and carefully chosen and is composed of ex- cellent material. Florence Roberts is a talented, handsome, pleasing leading la dy, while Edward Elsner Is a finished leading man. No production offered for the delectation of our local amusement seekers has more to commend it than Mr MorriSOn's Faust"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

You will find the largest and handsomest stock of ladies' and gentlemen's fine gold watches, both American and Swiss, at -sS I.,,.:.,s,s
 H. O.. ABBOTT & BRO.,
 l2l North goth Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
John Foxs Sons, the leading grocers, sold 800 dozen eggs at 10 cents per dozen. COLORED JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLI-
 CANS,

M. L. Fowlkes. P. F. Clarke, s. D. Jones, c. c. Caperton, J. T. Shaw, R. Kemp and T. P. McAlpine and other prominent local colored republicans say that the State Herald has been misin- formed in giving out that there is any plan to draw the color line in republican politics in Jefferson county. They say that no action looking in that direction has been taken, nor has the question of fusion been advanced among them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
What Does It Mean ?

Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. -Four Brit ish war ships are anchored at Port Roy al, at the entrance to Kingston harbor. No foreign war ship is allowed to come up the harbor, and permission to do so has been refused to one German and one Swedish vessel
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
The St. Paul Stuck Fast.

Long Branch, N. J., Feb. 1.-At 8 p. m. the wrecking crew made another en- deavor to pull the St. Paul off the beach. with no appreciable gain made. The wreckers will renew th z efforts with every high tide. They hope that the easterly winds will freshen up tomorrow and make sea that will result in the floating of the vessel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
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Didn't Find the Hawkins.

Key West. Fla, Feb. 1.-The United States cruiser Raleigh arrived in port this afternoon from her chase of the ill- fated steamer J. w. Hawkins. She will proba bly, leave in the morning as soon as she can take on coal asAs'si
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
HON. J. e. WINTER GETS THE PLUM.
Appointed to Succeed Judge Thorington of
 the City Court.


 the City Court
 Governor Oates announced this even- ing the appointment of Hon. John Gin drat Winter as judge of the city court oa Montgomery county, to succeed Judge Thorington, resigned. Captain Winter has spent his whole life in this city, and has been for more than twenty years one of the most prominent members of the local bar. He is splendidly capacitated for the duties of the place. Almost every white democrat in the county is his friend. The news of his appointment will be gratefully received all over Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Got A Georgia Girl.

London, Feb. 1.-Captain Molesworth, an artillery officer, was married today at St. James church, Piccadilly, to Beatrice, daughter of the late Flounsy Adams, a banker of Georgia.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Young Mabry Kills Himself.

Columbia, s. O., Feb. IA special to the State from Cokesbury says: Today William Mabry, young man, who had gone to his room complaining of being unwell. shot himself twice in the head, dying instantly. He had been suffering from disease of the kidneys and that is supposed to have caused the act
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

When you want a sq- are meal CT a relish that will test the palate oftae best epicurean critic, call at the Merchants Cafe, on 2Oth street, between 2d and 3d avenues.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Flooring, ceiling, weather boarding, etc The best to ba had. Prices to suit the times. M. 0. Reynolds Lumber Co.,, Ltd. ~
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Kentucky Deadlock.

Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 1.--The tenth bal lot in joint assembly for United States senator resulted as follows; Hunter 54, Blackburn 46, Mc('reary 5. Carlisle ?, Buckner |, Evans 1, Bate 1. fs,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Plea of Not Chilly.

Columbus, O., Feb. 1.-E,x-Senators Ohl Gear and Geyer appeared in the criminal court this morning and entered pleas of not guilty to the indictments lori bribery returned against them by thesgrand jury last week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
A Musical Afternoon.
Morrison's Mephisto.

The American stage has but one Me- phisto and that one is Lewis Morrison. He may have imitators-yes, but no equals. There is a finished completeness "a satisfying yet indescribable some thing in his creation of this part that makes it essentially Morrisons own. Much of the success that has attended the long and successful career of Faust" in the hands of MT. Morrison is due to the fact that it has ever been a perfectly staged production. This sea-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

Success in business depends upon steady nerves. Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens the nerves
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

A beautiful line of Dresden lamps. suitable for euchre and whist prizes.
 H. c. ABBOTT. & BRO.,
 l2l North 2Oth Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Treasury Gold Reserve

Washington Feb. t.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business today stood at $49,050,069.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
CHAPMAN SENTENCED.

The Broker Gets Thirty Days for Not An
 swering Questions.
 Washington, Feb. 1.-Elverton K. Chapman, the New York broker recent ly convicted in the criminal court of the District of Columbia for refusing to answer questions propounded to him by the senate Investigating committee as to the alleged speculation of United States senators In sugar trust stock. was this morning called up for sentence. The court overruled the motion for the ar rest of judgment and sentenced Chap 1han to thirty days imprisonment in the district jail and fine of $100. Notice of appeal to the court of appeals was at sonce given and Chapman was released on bail pending the result of the appeal
 John Fox's Sons are still receiving daily |, shipments of the best, the freshest, the | latest delicacies in the retail grocery line. Honsekeepers who have not done so \ should visit the store at once.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Spectacular Lillian Lewis Next

l Spectacular Lillian Lewis Next. l Tomorrow afternoon and night Lillian | Lewis will present her big spectacular production of Cleopatra" at OBriens | opera house. The barefoot ballet will | positively be given. Miss Nall Christine Hill of this city will make her first ap- pearance in this city as an actress. Miss | Hill is very handsome young woman, and has made rapid advancement in the | profession.
 Report in general, both from public | opinion and press criticisms, seems to concede that Lillian Lewis demonstrates in Cleopatra" that she is the foremost exponent of not only the romantic, but the classic heroines as we'll, of modern times. Her conception of the Egyptian
 enchantress is masterly; each act is led up to, with increased effect, to the grand climax. That her own splendid physique and regal beauty in great measure without effort on her part-round out her conception there is no doubt. The picturesque surroundings; the voluptu- ousness of costume; the fascinating orientalism which the host of lovely
 women attendants lend to the scene, are
 also accessory factors of value. But af- ter all 1t is the strength and art of the
 actress which enable her to grasp and
 master the magnificent opportunities for emotional and dramatic scenes; and 1t is more due to this that Lillian Lewis has made a sensation as Cleopatra" than
 
 tion. This feature of Cleopatra" is de- cided innovation in classic drama; but-a good one. Ballet, chorus, mechanical effects excellently represented; beautiful women magnificently costumed. and tableaux vivant are not only delight to the eye, but are apropos to the voluptu- ous orientalism of Cleopatra's time, and enhance the beauty of the drama. A Musical Afternoon.
 The musical recital yesterday after noon at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music was greatly enjoyed by large number of music-loving people. The rooms had been tastefully arranged and an exquisite programme, which was at once varied pleasing and artistic, was performed under the direction of Mr. Morton Boyce. Vocal, instrumental and concerted orchestral numbers revealed to the interested listeners the high attain
 ments and artistic development of the
 students. Announcements were made of
 recital by the faculty of the college on
 Tuesday evening next and another pu-
 pills recital next Saturday afternoon, to
 both of which an invitation is given to all
 musically interested.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

Quaker oats is absolutely pure and is rich in flavor and very nourishing. Try
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

You will find the largest and handsomest stock of ladies' and gentlemen's fine gold watches, both American and Swiss, at
 H. c. ABBOTT & BRO., l2l North 2Oth Street.
 pCcIcNAII0NS AcKcn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

You will find the largest and handsomest stock of ladies' and gent.emen's fine gold watches, both American and Swiss, at
 H. c. ABBOTT & BRO.,
 l2l North 2Oth Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02

The Broker Gets Thirty Days for Not An
 swerine Questions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-24
TrIlIby Excursion

to Norfolk. Virginia Beach. and Ocean
View, via the Norfolk and Western
railroad, Sunday, July 2sth. Train leaves
Byrd-Strcet Station at $50 A. NJ. sharp:
returning. leaves Virginia Beach az s
p. NJ; Ocean View at s p. NJ; ard Nor
folk at p. M. Fare for the round
trip: Norfolk, 81; Virginia Beach. $50.
and Ocean View. S115. Fare from Nor
folk to Richmond on the Trilby. 81.
Close connection at Norfolk for Virginia
Beach and Ocean View. with chair-cars
attached. Special vesdbuie coaches FOR
ladies'. Reduced rates at Princess Anne
and Ocean View for our people. We leave
promptly on time. and 30 regardless of
the weather. Tickets for all these points
at and on the train.
Captain J. X. NICHE,
X. 4. ADAMS,
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-24
the paper to the convention excited quite

the paper to the convention excited quite
a discussion
Mr.. A. J. Warner. of Ohio. favored
having some Republican present II. he
suggested Representative Towne. OF Min
nesota, a man who had walked out OF
the Republican convention when II de-
clared for gold. Mr.. Irwin. OF Minnesota,
was next named.
After the discussion had proceeded for
some time. member OF the Resolutions
Committee, rising TO n point OF order,
said that. as Senator Jones. OF Nevada,
was the chairman OF the committee. he
should present H.. W. III. Harvey. OF
Illinois, opposed Senator Jones. because
he came from a silver State. A selection
OF n man from such section he regard
cd as bad policy The opposition OF Mr..
Harvey and several others to Senator
Jones brought the Senator to his feet.
lie said that he had never pushed him
self forward, and did not intend to do 20
now. II II would add single vote TO
have some one else present the report,
he hoped that such course would be
adopted. Mr.. C. r. Scott, Of Nevada,
said that he had been selected by the
subcommittee 10 make the report. He
was now out OF 1t. and would not present
the report under any circumstances.
II was finally agreed TO have Senator
Jones prtStnt tnt ItpOfls anu utSibHdAc
some one to read it.
WITHHOLDING REPORT.
Mr.. Baker, OF California, wanted to
have the report withheld from the con-
vention and the public until tomorrow
morning. He wanted this done in order
TO give the committee appointed to con-
fer with the Populists a chance TO meet
II the report was presented to-day. the
business of the convention would be prac-
tically finished, and the delegates would
return to their homes He thought that
the Conference Committee should be given
a chance to meet the Popuists before
the convention went out of business.
Mr. Baker moved to delay the presenta-
tion Of the report until tomorrow. The
motion was defeated-yeas 10. nays r.
At the request of Mr.. Baker. II was de-
cided &c withhold the platform and adj
dress from the convention until o'clock.
but the paper was mean time given to the
press.
The question of naming q delegate to
nominate Bryan and Sewall was then
taken up. After brief debate u was
decided not to have the Chicago candi-
dates nominated by an individual. as the
resolutions Of the committee did not re-
commend such course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-24
SANDS WILL NOT RUN
The HenFicO Senator Decides Not to
Become q Candidate for Congress.
Heartily Endorses the Chicago Plat
form and Nominees, and Thinks
the Adoption of Free silver Will
Help the Country-Political Gossip.

Hon. Conway r. Sands will not become
a candidate for Congress this fall.
He has reached this conclusion after
giving mature consideration to the ques-
tion Of entering the contest for the nomi-
nation, and SO advises the voters Of the
district in an address that is printed be-
low.
The Henrico Senator has long been an
earnest advocate Of the free coinage Of
silver. He heartily endorses the Chicago
platform and nominees, and in his letter
gives his reasons for believing that the
return to free coinage Of the white metal
will prove beneficial to the country.
The decision Of Mr. Sands not to become
a candidate may nave some weight in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-24

Planters Rice-MiiI Dcstroyed-Ad-
Joining warehouses Thrcntened.

joining warehouses Ihrc0tcned.
SAVANNAH, GA. July n.--rhs Plant
ers rice-mill and granary were burned
tonight. and are total loss. The are
broke out in the brush-room Of the MILL
at II p. NJ. II was beyond control be-
fore the fire department got well to work
and burned with such rapidsty that every
effort OF the fremen was directed to
saving adjoining property
The min is five-story building, and the
flames shot up to great height, tapping
over River street, upon which the build
ing stood, and communicating to the
granary and Dackworth's warehouse. oc-
cupied by c. Nj. Gilbert & Co., wholesale
grocers.
The schooner Douglass Gregory. which
arrived to-day from baltimore with q
cargo OF COAL and the Norwegian bark
Nordstienana were lyiEx at a wharf ad.
Joining the granary and IN line with tho
flames. and were with difficulty gotten
out OF reach OF the fire.
There was only a slight breeze when tho
FIRE started. but stin wind has since
sprung up. and at O'clock this morning
the fire threatens the adjoining ware.
houses. Thomas Cote, woodward, and the
Upper Rice-Mil property.
No estimate OF insurance Is obtainahle,
but the total loss is already considerably
over Sl0O,000