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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
New Trial for swearineen.

Washington, March Q. = Daniel K.
Swearingen, who found himself involved
in a controversy with the judicial arm of
the government because of an alleged OBJ
scene, lewd and lascivious article pub
lished in the Burlington. Kas. Courier,
through the judgment of majority of
the members of the supreme court of the
United States will have another chance
to prove that the article complained of
was not of the nature alleged. The pub
licaton, an incident of the political cam
paign of 1894, was directed towards the
editor of a rival populist paper in the
town. Upon depositing copies of the
Courier containing the article in the post
office for distribution through the mails,
Swearingen was indicted, and on trial
was convicted and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for year and to pay a fine of
500. The case was appealed to the su-
PRIME court of the United States, and to-
day the Judgment and sentence of the
lower court were reversed. Mr.. Justice
Shiras announced the opinion of the
court stating that the reversal was based
upon the fact that the judge of the trial
court peremptorily instructed the jury
that the matter complained of was "ob-
scene. lewd and lascivious." This was
held to be an error sufficiently grave to
warrant new trial. and 1t was so order
ed. Justices Harlan Gray Brown and
White dssented from the opinion of the
court.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
RETURNS FROM MORGAN
Show That Captain Johnston
Beat Hon. R. H. Clarke
MORE THs. TWO TO ONE
The Vote Cam ; dby the Democratic fsecu-
s We Committee
SHOW - { ASTOUNDING RESULTS
*
Mr.. Clarke Got but Twenty Votes in Ten
Precincts-The Total Vote Polled
Was: Johnston, 1908; Clarke,
ASTOUNDING RESULTS

Hartselle. March Especial )-The
democratic executive committee of Nor
gan county met In Hartsele today and
canvassed the vote for governor and the
county officers. The following is the Of
ficial vote for governor:
Decentralization 205 Clarke 70.
Lane's-Johnston %, Clarke 2.
Simpson-Johnston IS, Clarke 0.
Danville-Johnston 81 Clarke Al
Cedar Plains-Johnston 35, Clarke Q.
Falkville-Johnston 81, Clarke 8.
decentralization II, Clarke l.
Lawrence Cove-Johnston 81, Clarke 0.
Apple Grove-Johnston 81, Clarke 3.
Valhermoso Springs-Johnston 1862,
Clarke "a.
Somervlle--Johnston 67, Clarke 81.
Hartselle-Johnston 1913, Clarke 60.
Trinity-Johnston Al, Clarke 49,
Prlceville-Johnsto 20, Clarke "a. .
Flint-Johnston 49, Clarke A.
Nunn's Mill-Johnston 81 Clarke 5.
Wolfs-Johnston 80, Clarke /.
Shady Grove-Johnston A. Clarke 4.
Eva-Johnston 20, Clarke 0.
Ryan's Cross Roads-Johnston 81,
Clarke 4.
New Decentralization 1873, Clarke 204.
Total-Johnston 1908, Clarke 647.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Convicts Accidentally Ignited Bucket
Enll of Giant Powder.

Atlanta March "a special to the Con-
stitution from Chattanooga, Tenn, says:
A terrible explosion of giant mining
powder occurred at the Durham, Geor-
gia, coal mine, on the side of Lookout
mountain, twenty-five miles from Chat
tanooga, late Saturday afternoon. by
which two men, Warren Crawford and
Truck Eckles, have lost their lives, and
the third is John Morris, now dying
The details of the awful affair only
reached here today. At the Durham
mines force of 400 Georgia convicts are
employed to mine coal. Instead of dig
ging coal with pick, as in the ordinary
southern NINE powder Is used almost ex-
clusively Each convict miner Is allow
ed certain amount of powder each day.
This supply will enable him to blast
certain amount of coal and break 1t ready
for loading purposes. The convicts nave
been stealing powder and blowing the
coal into small pieces, because as a result
they would have to do less manual la
Dor.
Three negroes who had been sent up
for murder had stolen a bucket full Of
giant powder and cartridges, Weighing
about twenty or twenty-five pounds, and
carried 1t to their rooms. While discuss
ing the work in which they were about to
begin spark from one of their torches
fell into the pals and instantly a great
fame, followed by deafening report,
swept the room
The powder and cartridges had ex-
ploded tearing two of the convcts almost
into fragm ments. Pieces of their bodies
were thrown in different portions of the
room, while portions of their limbs were
thrown out of the door and into the main
entry. The third was burned from his
waist up, losing the sight of both of his
ewes while the concussion caused the
other men in the mine to go sprawling on
the ground many of them receiving Sc
rious wounds. One man was knocked
down by flying pick. which struck him
In the face. They all thought their time
of death had come. and that they were
not all killed is a miracle.
AS rule the coal mines in this section
generate gas. The explosion caused
general stir In the coal dust, and had the
gas ignited and lighted the coal dust an
awful explosion that might have killed
the 400 men, would certainly have fol-
lowed Why this did NOT occur Is some
thing which the expert mine bosses can
not explain.
Warren era wford was a life man and
Truck Eckels Is for twenty-five years.
John Morris who was fatally hurt, Is in
for life
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
.LAPO|NT'S LITTLE FROL|C
He Proved to Be an Exoert
Shot With
A DOUBLE BARRELED GUN
Nine Men Wounded and One Man Killed Was
His Record.
HE MADE IT LIVELY FOR BROCKvlLLE
A Young Man Finally Put q Stop to His
Fun by Shooting Him in the Baclr
From an Up Stairs
Window.
|E MADE 1T LIVELY FOR BRoCKvlLLE

Brockville Ontario, March 9.-Shortly
before noon today a man named Lapoint
made his appearance on Perth street car
rying a double e-barreled breech-loading
shotgun. When almost opposite the op-
era house block he met an old man named
Peter Moore, and raising the gun to his
shoulder took deliberate aim and shot
him dead. Chief cf Police Rose was
coming out of his office at police head
quarters at this moment, and ran to-
wards the scene of the tragedy. La
point shot at him, the shot taking effect
in his head and breast. Lapoint then
fired at an old Indian named Dickson,
who was standing near the corner, the
charge entering his head and neck. Con-
stable Linsley now arrived on the scene,
and found Lapoint who had his pocket
full of cartridges, shooting right and
left. A large crowd had gathered, but
everybody was afraid to go near La
point, who was evidently insane. Lins-
ley shot at Lapoint with his revolver,
but missed him, and before he could
shoot second time Lapoint shot him in
the head and neck. A young man picked
up the constable's revolver, and going to
the upstairs window of store opposite
the maniac, fired at and struck him.
Wheeling quickly around, Lapoint fired
into the window, smashing 1t to atoms.
He then dropped. and was quickly cap
tured and placed in the cell of a police
station, which was not over fifty yards
away.
Chief Rose is terribly wounded, and it
Is doubtful whether he will live. Con-
stable Linsley is badly wounded, but will
recover. The Indian Oickson) will also
recover. Other persons wounded but not
seriously are: Sam Kilborn, Robert
Boyd, Fred Stagg, George Stagg, Robert
Mccormack and Thomas Deberau. La
point, who is about 40 years of age, lives
about eight miles from town. He is an
expert shot, and spends most of his time
in hunting. Lately he has been drinking
heavily.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
KENTUCKY DEADLOCK.
Senator Weissenger, a Sound Money Man,
Dies of Pneumonia.

LIES OF fn6umOn1a.
Frankfort, KY, March 9-When the
house met this morning the galleries and
Hobbies were cleared of all but members.
the speaker announcing that he was not
going to have any more intimidation.
The senate adjourned until IL: :59 o'clock
shortly after being called to order, on
account of Senator Messengers condi-
tion, and the house was voting on the
motion of the same kind when the sena-
tors death was announced. The repubi-
cans were voting nay until Senator Weis-
sengers death was announced, when
they changed and the session adjourned
until IL :59 o'clock. The vacancy caused
by the death of Senator Weissenger can
not be filled in time for successor to
take his seat. The law requires eight
days notice for such an election, and the
legislature ends by constitutional lim.ta-
tion, March II. Messenger had been i'll
but few days. This morning. what was
first thought to be a very bad cold de-
veloped into acute pneumonia, and~he
died at 11:3O in his room at the Capitol
hotel. He was a prominent Louisville
lawyer. The joint session at ~ o'clock
was only held in formal compliance of
law. When called to order Mr.. Carroll
arose and explained that an agreement
had been reached by which only two
members, one for each side, was to vote
Senator Bennett voted for Boyle and
Senator Bronston for Blackburn. Others
failed to respond to their names, with the
exception of Poor, who voted for Pettitt,
in order that the popullsts might be rep
resented. The session then adjourned un-
til noon tomorrow.
The death of Senator Weissinger was
a hard blow to the friends of Senator
Blackburn's candidacy Senator Weis-
singer shortly before his death was Wis
ited by many of his colleagues of both
houses. and among the last words he ut
tered to those of his own financial views
was a request that they stand by their
sound money principles to the last The
promise was given to the dying senator,
and whatever hope the free silver demo-
Gratis may have cherished of the cleo
ton of Senator Blackburn may never be
realized
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
JOHNSTON AT OZARK.
Applause ELECTED From Friend and Foe
He Will Carry Dale

Applause GllClUeu from fr1enQ ana roe.
He Will Carry Dale.
Ozark, March 9.-(Special.)-Cap Jo-
seph f. Johnston, the red-headed candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
governor Of Alabama, spoke at Ozark to-
day to a court house well filled with at
tentive listeners. He was introduced by
A. r. Borders, Esq, the chairman of the
committee. Captain Johnston was thor
oughly at himself, and delivered one of
his characteristic speeches. 1t was a.
strong argument for free silver, for a
reunion of the shattered forces of the par
ty and a regular vote-winner. His audi
ence was about evenly divided as to
Johnston and Clarke men, but the en-
thusiasm was not confined to his friends
alone. Those who have opposed him all
along joined heartily In the applause.
He has been a very busy man all day re-
ceiying callers and being introduced to
the people. He is exceedingly popular
in Dale, and his friends here claim that
he will carry two-thirds of the beats in
the county.
During the progress of his speech today
he received a telegram informing him
that he had carried Morgan county by
very large ma ajority, which he read to his
audience. When he had finished reading
it some one in the crowd asked him IL he
had heard from Geneva. He replied that
there were more delegates in the Nor
gan county convention than there were
participants in the Geneva county pri-
n1arieS
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

900 bail as a principal, was discharged as
a witness this afternoon. He was be-
fore the United States grand jury, and
his discharge is regarded as indicative of
the fact that he gave no evidence of value
against the so-called filibusters.
The engineer, assistant engineer and
steward of the Bermuda, who were also
arrested as witnesses, were brought before
the grand jury and were held until next
Wednesday, 1t is intimate that the de-
tention of the engineer and steward as
witnesses was with view to prevent the
departure of the Bermuda, and there Is
also another rumor to the effect that the
Bermuda has been re-equipped and may
ship her anchor at any minute.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Death Warrant Read to Holmes.

Philadelphia, March 9.-The death war;
rant which Governor Hastings signed for
the execution Of II. II. Holmes May 7
was received by Sheriff Clement today
from Harrisburg. The sheriff, accom-
panied by his solicitors. A. S. L. Shields
and Attorney Crew, and Lawyer s. p.
Rotan of counsel for Holmes went to the
county prison at noon. where the warrant
was formally read to the condemned man
by Sheriff Clement. The latter declined
to allow any reporters to accompany the
party. The sheriff announced before GO
ing to the prison that the witnesses Of
the execution would not be in excess of
the attendance at less important hang
inps
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Must Hand Over $4oo, 600.

Baltimore, March 9-Judge Harlan to-
day signed an order requiring the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad company to
show cause by March % why 1t should not
pay into court all the funds held in trust
of the Baltimore and Ohio Employees Re-
lief association, amounting to something
like 100000, and why a new trustee
should not be appointed. 1t is alleged
.hAt the company, instead Of investing
the money for the henp6t Of the assoa,a-
ton, has turned 1t into it's own Golfers,
and now accounts for 1t with the flsating
debt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
A Pardon Denied Gadner.

washington, March 9.-The president
has denied a pardon in the case of j. F..
Garner of Alabama, sentenced In May.
1895, TO one year In the Kings county
penitentiary Brooklyn, y. Y. for Illicit
distN,inE. The president has directed the
clerk If pardons to report what proce-
,5rre is necessary 70 determine the sanity
eor w. C. Bonneif Of Georgia, convicted OF
counterfeiting in February. 1884, now con-
fined in the Ohio penitentiary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
First Fruit of the Exposition.

Augusta, Ga, March 9.-The Georgia
Railroad. Land and Immigration compa-
nv was organized today under very
strong auspices. Col. d. B. Dyer, former
Iy of Kansas City. president of the Au-
gusta street railway. was elected presi-
dent and Mr.. H. F.. Stafford secretary.
This company is an outgrowth of the
Chicago and Southern States exposition.
and is in sition to begin Immediate
work. Already 1t has thousands Of acres
of the best fruit and agficplturaI ;snds
In the state of Georgia nj Ms disposal,
and two or three colonies OF notable Inn
portalce will soon be located.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Bermudia Ready to Leave.

New York. March 9.-Capfsin Braba-
son the cvmmander OF the alleged ri1ibus-
terifg steamer Bermuda, who was ar
rested as q witness and who Is under $15,.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Representative Pence,s Opinion.

Covington, KY, March 9.-Representa-
tive Pence in an interview this afternoon,
with reference to the senatorial deadlock,
says:
I'VE are all getting tired of the long
struggle between the republicans and
democrats. The senatorial fight Is block
Ing all legislation, and there are many
legislators who want to adjourn now.
"Yes, am still for Blackburn, and so is
all of our delegation, but ! am doubtful
of his election. In the event that it be-
comes positive that Black kburn cannot be
elected will vote for Carlisle ! believe
the fight will end In Carlisle's election"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Dunlop Gets a Stay.

Washington, March 9.-Justice Brown
of the supreme court of the United States
has granted a supersedeas in the case of
Joseph s. Dunlop of the Chicago Dis
patch, sentenced to two years In the pen
itentiary for the alleged offense of
putting improper matter in his newspa-
per Dunlops attorneys obtained from
Judge Grosscup a writ of error expiring
on March IA. and on that basis applied
to Justice Brown for a supersedeas,
which was granted late Saturday night
The writ issued by Justice Brown oper-
ates as an absolute stay of proceedings
until the writ of error can be heard by
the upper court, which on account of the
crowded condition of the calendar cannot
occur before October and may be post
poned more than year. In the meantime
Dunlop will be released on $4,000 bond,
which his attorneys declare will be per-
fected next Saturday.
John c. Eckel, managing editor of the
Dispatch, before leaving for Chicago this
morning with Attorney Forrest said that
Justice Brown carefully examined the
record and brief in the case, and his
action is considered favorable to the
eventual sustaining of the writs of error
in the higher court.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
R. A. SAUNDERS.
Slaughter SnIe VIII Continue Thurs.
day, Friday ana Saturday.

Slaughter saie prices for three
days. Silks worth soc. now csc: silks
worth Zoe, now i9c; silks worth 81 90
now csc. Black Serge worth s1.25, now
CSC; serge worth 50c.. now Gle; navy blue
and black serge worth zoe, now lSHc
SILK Warp Henrietta worth $500. now
Sl.25; SILK Warp Henrietta worth 81 80
now sl.o0; SILK Finished Henrietta worth
SIl2c. now 5Sc: Henrietta, worth 75c now
isc. Fine French Sicllian Black wort h
sl.5O. now SSc Blue and Black Stella n
worth Sl.25, now T5c; Sicillan worth 81 on
now CSC. Mohair for skirts from 13ISc
up to sl.06. Towels worth &c, now &c +:
Towels worth 10c. now &c; Damask Tow
els worth 40c, now 25c; Towels wonth zoe
now l9c. bargains. in Damask Napkins
and Towels. Sheeting worth zoe. now
l5c; Sheetins worth 25c. now tic. Twill
ed Cottons worth Sc, now &c. Duck and
Satines worth 10c. and l2lac. now &c. 5oO
yards OF Dimities worth Sc, to close 3&c.
Dimities worth Sc and 10c. to close sac
ODD lot Ladies' Collars and Cuffs worth
l5c and zoe, to close only &c. Shirt Waists
from l9c TO $500. Odd lot of Muslin I'm.
derwear at half price. Great reduction
In all goods. Call on above days and
save money. X. a. SAUNDERS,
172 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

stood in the uisle. and when the speech
was through again claimed the attention
anu the confusion was resumed. over an
nour or confusion was spent in trying to
get Fearing for Bynum.
Chairman Bell ordered the a,sles cleared
and this only added to the confusion and
uproar which lasted for fully half an hour,
While the chairman rallied at the police
service and the delegates howled them
selves hoarse.
Maj. Winfield, silver man of Evans
vile, was yelling from the stage to have
Bynum put out, and finally sprung down
10 where the eX-Congressmnn stood with
police interfcred and there was no alter
cation. Finally, when everybody was
uIed out ex-Congressman Lamb. a silver
delegate moved that Bynum be given five
minutes of time, and order was re-
stored. roll call was taken on
this motion. which was Carried by a slight
stage he was greeted with hoots, Kisses
and cheers. He first explained that under
the rules of the convention he had right
TO be heard and then read the amendment
which he had intended to offer This was
to strike out the financial plank and In
sert in its stead the financial plank adopt
then declared that Grover Cleveland was
for sound money, and that ninety per cent.
of the Democrats of Indiana were for
Grover Cleveland still. This was greeted
with such storm OF howls that nothing
further could he heard. The convention
would not listen TO another word, and Mr.
Bynum was finally compelled to retire
The convention then proceeded to nomi-
nate u Governor, and on the first ballot
p. f. Shivcly, of South Bend. was nomi-
mated. George w. Cooper. who was put
UP by the sound money men, got less than
leo votes. This was not a test. however
for Lake Tippecnon and other sound
money counties voted for Shvely.
The first ballot for Lieutenant- Governor
resulted: John c. Lawler. 6S6: NJ A.
Sweeney. Geo all: Z. D. Mckinley 2iS Pill
Necessary to a choice s14.
Before the second ballot was finished
Mr.. Sweeney moved to make 1t unanimous
for John G. Lnwler, which was seconded
by L. d. McGinley's friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Alumni Dny ut v. M.I.

Lexington, Va, June 24-'rhe Alumni
Lay at the Virginia Military Institute
was grea; success. The cadet battery
hred salute in their honor and the
corps OF cadets was reviewed during the
afternoon by them.
The Board of Visitors were In session
all day. They made the following State
cadet appointments to vacancies now ex-
!Sting: Messrs. Sexton, Hyatt Shands.
powel, prewry, james. Mauck, Brooke.
walker Epes. Craighlil, Williams. Jor-
dan. Luke. Moncure, STIFF, Otey. Brown,
Woods and Howard: altei/ ates. Rice,
Keller Palmer ana Moois Major n. B,
fucker was elected to the chair of min
eraiosy and geology and natural science
win the rank of colonel.
y coman!aiee was appointed to take
steps TO erect monument 10 the cadets
VINO fell IN the battle OF Newmarket.
Thween hundred doIyarsl have already
been subscribed. The late General John
Echols gave $500 fot this purpose and the
same amount towards Il memorial to the
father OF the school and superintendent
Tor ntty years, the late General Francis
II. Smith. Grecnlee ID Letcher was
elected president and Colonel Beverly
Iucker secretary and treasurer OF the as
sOciat,on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
scnntor Gormnn.. DnugIltcr Married.

Washington, June PA notable social
event of mid-June-the wedding OF Miss
lSessie German, daughter OF Hon. A. p.
Horman. TO Mr.. WlF,om j. Lambert
look place al o'clock Tonight at the
resident of Senator and Mrs. German
KEY. Father Richards, S. j.. president
OF Georgetown College was the ofiiciat-
ing clergyman, and MIR. l.. T. Little. son
oi Judge Little, of Louisville, a college
Trend of MR. Lambert, was best nran |
The ceremony was attended by relatives
ana personal friends OF the respective
families only. no formal Invitations to
inc ceremony having been issued. The
were profusely decorated with white
roses and lilies, ana with the doorways
ana mirrors draped with asparagus
vines made pleasing floral decoration.
Mr. ana Mrs, Lambert will make an cx-
euGeu wedding tour before going TO Deer
Park. where they will reside during Who
cloSlng days of the summer season
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
III IL ASSUREDI.Y FALSE.
Gen. Ice Never Wrote thaa Letter
Published over His Name.

Washington. June 24.-State Depart
meht officials are satisfied that the lette
Mlie9eu TO have been received by a rela-
tNe oil General FitzhugM Lee from the
Ialter, containing severe reflections on
spanish methods lii Cuba and published
III several papers. Is Il fake" pure and
simple. The relative in question denies
absolutely that he received such a let
ieranu also says that he has not been In
correspondence with the Consul General
Tor several months. If the Spanish gov
erhmeht makes any request about the
matter IL VIII be given pos!tlYe evidence
tha; no such letter was written by Cen
erai Lee and that imposition was prac-
Vccd on the Washington correspondents
who telegraphed 1t to their newspapers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
ObIfuury.

charlottesville, VA, June 24.-Benia-
min Collins Flanagan. for years cashier
OF the Peoples National Bank and n
prominent citizen of this city, died this
morning, aged eighty. He was born I'm
FluVanna county and came to Cha:-
lottesvlile IN 1884 where he has resided
ever since He Is survived by a second
wife, who was Miss Agnes Walker. Of
Columbia, 3. c., and five children, adj
by his first wife
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
MORE ARMENIANs aUrCmEnHn.
Four Hundred Christians sInuch.
tered by the Turks,

Constantinople June 2i--AdyIces recely
ed here from Van. Asia Minor. say that
IN the outbreak which occurred there
Monday four hundred Armenians Were
Killed and the trouble was renewed yes
tnrday. large number of persons have
taken refuge In the British Consulate
The massacre is ascribed to the agents of
the Porte who Were paid to provoke a de-
monstration on the part or the Armenians
winch might serve as Il preteXt for tho
general slaughter of the Christians