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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Rupture or Revolution.

London, May 1.-The St. James Ga zette asserts that the Spanish army and navy are strongly opposed to the submis- sion of Spain to the demands of the Unit ed States in regard to Cuba, and that the manufacturing classes of Spain are re- solved to keep Cuba a close borough.
 Premier Canovas Del Castillo, the Ga zette adds, must choose between rupture between Spain and the United States or revolution at home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Indian Troops for Africa.

Bombay, May 11.-A force of Indian troops for service in the Soudan is in readiness and will sail from Bombay on May 21 for Suakim. The troops consist of the Bombay Lancers, Mountain bat tery, Punjab infantry, detachment of Sikhs and a company of Saphers. It is supposed these troops are intended to engage in operations at Kassala in the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
STEPPED ON A PARLoR MATCH. Miss Mamie Fitzgerald of Mobile Was Ter.
 rfbly Burned Yesterday.

Mobile, May, 11.--Miss Mattie Fitzger- aid, the 2O-year-old daughter of N. Fitz- gerald, prominent dry goods merchant here, stepped on parlor match In her home this afternoon. and her dress ig- pited. She tried to smother the flames in bed clothes, but was terribly burned be- fore assistance caine. She was alone at the time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
spain Heeds the Warning.

Washington, May 1.-The state de- partment gave out the following this morning:
 eIn the Competitor case 1t can be au- thoritatively stated that at the request of the United States the Spanish govern nent will postpone the execution of the death sentences upon the American citi- gems until the views of the United States
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
St. Louis Results.


 St. Louis, May 11.lThree favorites, two second choices and to 1 chance won at the fair grounds today. The new starting machine, rubber gas hose was a success, and the starts were all prompt and fair Attendance, 5000. Track slow.
 First race, six furlongs-Sycamore, 92 e. Martin), to l. won; Siddubia second. Bravo third. Time, 1:16A.
 Second race, four and a half furlongs- Scribe, 113 (Martin), l to 3, won: Albion second Tin Cupthird. Time, 0:58%.
 Third race, five furlongs-Maid of Hon. or, 96 (WebsteD, to l, won; Fannie Rowena second, Hush second. Time, 1:03A.
 Fourth race, five furlongs-T -Tartarian, III CT. Murphy, to 1, won; George F. Smith second, Dorah Wood third. Time, 1:01%.
 Fifth race six furlongs-Neutral, 1O8 (Martin), 8 toi2, won; Ellen second, Fasig third. Time, 1:151a.
 Sixth race, seven furlongs-Flying Dutchman, 115 (Martin), to 5, won; Sir Play second, Vassal third. Time, 1:2Sk.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pittsblirg-New ew Y ork

Pittsburg, May 11.-Pittsburg hit the ball today at the right time, while New York made errors at the same time and in consequence the home team won. It was an uninteresting game, despite the closeness of the score. Clarke pitched what might be called lazy ball. At tendance 1200. Score:
 RH P Pittsburg .... ...2 o 01010 O-412 New York ....0 0 0 i 01 0 O0-2 4 Batteries-Killen and Sugden; Clarke ard Wilson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Failed for S445, ,s1e.

New Orleans. La, May 1I.-Edward Conery, Jr., general merchandise and ship chandlery business, filed proceedings in insolvency today for the benefit of his creditors. He was president of the Inde- pendent Cotton Oil company, and he had indorsed the paper of the company for about $300 900. It's continued losses brought about his failure. The house was established many years ago by MT. Con- cry, Sr and was regarded as the princi- pal of it's kind in this city. Total liabili- ties 445,S19.49; assets probably $2S7 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Cincinnati Washington.

Cincinnati May 11.-Threatening weather, combined with showers, which fell about 2 o'clock, kept today's attend ance down to 1000. The game was very one-sided, the locals finding no trouble in hitting McJames when they pleased. Score:
 R H E Cincinnati .. 70 0 6 0 0 ? 0 3 *-10 Il 1 Washington 70 0 2 0 0 0 0 0-2 ' 3 Batteries-Foreman and PeitZ; Me- James and McCauley.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Scott Jackson's Mother Dvine

Cincinnati. May n.-Mrs. Jackson, mother of Scott Jackson, Is very sick this morning and will not live longer than few days. She says one of her greatest desires is to hear Colonel Craw- ford's speech in her sons behalf before she dies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
GOLD FOR EXPORT.
The Treasury Lost S2, 134, 800 Yesterday. National Bank Dividends Declared.

Napiohai DahA Diviuoh"s Hociaieo'
 Washington, May 1.-The treasury lost today $2,134, 800 in gold, of which s2,050, 900 was withdrawn for export. This leaves the treasury gold reserve $115,7S5.- 646
 The comptroller of the currency today declared dividends to the creditors of failed national banks, as follows: Fifth dividend, 15 per cent, Gulf National bank of Tampa. Fla; second dividend, 10 per cent. City National bank of Ouanah. Tex
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
St. Louis-Baltimore.

St. Louis, May 1.-The Baltimores took hard fought game today by superior batting when the Browns were making errors. Emslie was severe on Breiten- stein. Cross is now captain of the Browns. Latham is on the bench and Won Der Ahe manager" Parrotts batting was the feature, his home run being 20 feet over Brodie's head. Attend ance, 1000. Score:
 HI D St. Louis. ......0 0 OO1100 0-2 8 8 Baltimore .......3 0 0 C. 0 1 *-4 6 2 Batteries-Breitenstei and McFar- land; McMahon and Robinson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
The Blow Proved Fatal.

Hartford, Conn.,. May Il. = Johnny Houlihan, who was knocked out by Pat sy Nolan in a prize fight at New Britain Thursday afternoon. died early this morning. It is thought that his death was caused by brain fever resulting from the blow. The police are looking for Mo- Ian.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
The Treaty. ApproVed

Berlin, May 1.-The bundesrath has ap- proved the new commercial treaty be- tween Germany and Japan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
Cleveland-Philadeipiia.

Cleveland, May 11.-Cuppy held the heavy-hitting Phillies down to two hits until the eighth inning today, when they caught on to his delivery and pounded out an easy victory. The Cleveland team made several changes of players and po- sitiops. Attendance 1200. Score:
 R H E Cleveland :. ....0o2OO00o o--212 2 Philadelphia 70 01OO0 co 3 6-10 12 8 Batterles-Cuppy and Trimmer; Carsey and Clementn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

respecting the application to their cases of the treaty of 1795 and the protocol of 1877 can be presented and considered"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Birmingham ...........0 1 0 0 0 0 3 O--5
 Summary: Earned runs-Atlanta, 2; Birmingham, l. Two base hits-Cali- han, Knowles, McDade and Walsh. Three base hit--Godar. Home runs Knowles and Rappold. Stolen bases Wagner, 2; Walsh, Gorton ?. Bases on baals-Off Walker, 3;off Sparks,S Passed balls-Fields, l. Rappold, 1. Wild pitches-Sparks, 2. Left on bases-At- lanta, &; Birmingham, z. Double play Wagner to Calihan. Time of game-One hour and forty minutes. Umpire-Mr. Lally.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

Brooklyn-Louisville Game Postponed. Brooklyn, May 1.-The Brooklyn-Lou- isville game was postponed until Wednes day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12

ChIcagC-BOston. Chicago, May 1l.-Harrington' home
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-When the
argument in the case of Kearby vs..
Abbot was concluded it was given out
by the chairman, that a report would
be had on it yesterday, but yesterday
it was ascertained that there win be
no decision reached for week, and
maybe not for two weeks. The rea-
son of this is that there are two cases
from South Carolina before the COM
mittee, and the subcommittee which
has them in charge are mixed and
balled up to great extent and can
not report them to the full committee.
This subcommittee seems to have the
Texas case in hand, and until the
cases named are disposed of no deter
mination viii be Come to in the Texas
case. From no source can the least
lntimation be had as to the way the
decision will be.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The repub-
licans of the house and senate held a
joint caucus last night to select a con-
gressional campaign committee. Re-
preventative Grosyenor of Ohio pre-
sided. A resolution was adopted tor
the organization of the campaign
committee TO consist of one member
from each state or territory repre-
scented in either branch of congress,
the selections to be made within ten
days. Among the selections for
membership on this committee an
nonnced last night were: Kentucky.
Representative Colson; Oklahoma,
Delegate Flyn; Tennessee, Reprcsen-
tative Gibson; Now Mexico, Delegate
Catron: West VIRGINIA. w. p. Miller
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
FEMALE MuRDERERs.
Desperate Characters whose Appearance
Bellies Their Acts.

Desperate Characters Whose Appearance
Bellies Their Acts.
The women in the Neudorf convent
prison were all so kindly in their ways,
so peaceful and -humored, they
differed so completely from our precon-
ceived ideas of criminals, that we were
puzzled to imagine what could have
brought them into prison, says writer
in the Cornhill Magazine. We had
never a doubt that their offenses were
of the most trivial nature and we said
so. The superior gave us one of her
odd, humorous smiles.
Did you notice that woman in the
CORRIDOR" said she. She is Marie
Schneider
That Misunderstanding little
woman who had stood aside with gem
tie, deprecative smile to allow us to
pass, Marie Schneider? Why, in any
other place one would have set her
down at once as the Woodworking wife
of a struggling curate, SO thoroughly
respectable did she look. And she is
Marie Schneider, European celebrity
with more murders on her conscience
than she has fingers on her hands!
And you let her stay here?"
I'VE have nowhere else to put her, +"
the inspector, who had Joined us, re-
piled, land we don't hang women in
Austria"
Nor is she, as we soon found, the only
notoriety in the place. One of the pris-
oners is delicate-looking girl with
large brown eyes and golden hair-a
type of beauty almost peculiar to Aus
tralians. She has low, cooling voice
and singularly sweet, innocent OK
preston.
What on earth can that girl have
done to be sent here?" l whispered.
Done the inspector replied, grim
ly, "set house on fire in the hope of
killing man with his wife and five
children"
The girl must have had extraordin-
arily sharp ears, for, though we were
standing at some distance away, she
heard what he said, and she gave him
glance such as l hope never to see
again in my life. 1t was absolutely dia-
bolical had there been knife within
reach the man would have died on the
spot. Yet only a moment before she
had been looking up into my face with
smile an angel might have envied.
Several of the prisoners are in the
convent for killing their own children;
some for killing, or trying to kill, their
husbands; others for stealing or en-
bezzling; others, again, for no more
serious crime than begging. There are
all degrees of guilt there, in fact, and
all ages, from girls of 16 to women of
nearly 80. And they all live together
On terms of perfect equality; for there
are no distinctions of rank there-no
one is better or worse than her neigh
Dor When the convent door closed
behind them they have done, for the
time being, not only with the outside
world, but with their own past. They
start life afresh. as it were.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Congress-
man Yoakum called on the postmas-
ter general yesterday and urged on
him the necessity OF the establish
ment of free delivery system at
Greenville The postmaster general
said he would look into the matter
at once and gave Mr.. Yoakum much
encouragement that the delivery, as
wanted would be established.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
MRS. WA1TE's BODY
TAKEN TO TOLEDO ON THE BAL
TIMORE AND OHIO.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24,--Brief fun
oral services over the remains OF Mrs.
Amelia Waite. widow of the late
Chief Justice Waite, took place yes
terday morning Rev. Randolph Nc
Kim of the Epiphany church OBLIGATED,
assisted by Rev. Walbridge of Toledo,
g., and Rev. Mr.. Hilliker, assistant
rector OF Epiphany. Most of the
members of the supreme court and
Senator's Sherman, Morrill, and Haw-
ley were among those present There
were many beautiful and elaborate
floral tributes sent by friends. Last
night the remains were removed to
the Baltimore and Ohio station and
taken to Toledo on the 500 traiu.
They were accompanied by Henry
Waite, Grandson OF the late chief
justice, Miss Waite, the daughter Of
the deceased; Mrs. Henry Waite and
Mrs. L. p Reed, niece. The inter
mcnt will take place the same time as
that OF the sou, q. p. Waite, who died
at Columbus Saturday.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
Bin For s.mpllng Ores.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The house
committee on ways and means yester-
day reported favorably bill intro
duced by Representative Wilson of
Idaho, providing for sampling and
assay ng silver and other ores contain
ing lead at FL Paso, Tex, and other
ports. The bill is drawn with reference
TO preventing frauds in the importation
of ores containing lead and restricting
such importation.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
sALA HAD A HOT TEMPER.


London's Great Journalist Frequently
Gave Rein to His Passion.
From the Troy Times: The late
George Augustus Sala was man of ex-
ceedingly irascible temper, quickly
aroused to anger, but as quickly paci-
fed His character is best described
in two stories told of him by Sir Henry
Irving, who was for many years his
friend After Sala's return from his
lecturing tour in Australia Irving gave
a dinner in his honor. and one of the
company was Lord Rosebery, an old
friend of Sala's. Lord Rosebery made
a speech, gently banterlng the guests
of the evening. To the general aston
ishment Sala took this very i'll, and de-
livered terrible TRADE in reply. He
began by rolling out the stateman's
names in his full. resonant voice:
Archibald Philip Primrose, earl of
Rosebery, you have dared this night to
insult man who has served his coun-
try in every quarter of the globe" And
SO on at great length with tremendous
vehemence. The table was thunder
struck, but Lord Rosebery made anoth-
er speech, which soothed the merry vet
eran, and even reduced him to tears.
On another occasion Sala and Sir Hen
ny Irving were driving home from
Richmond. and in the Hammersmith
road they upset costermonger's bar
row. This led to hostile demonstra-
ton by the costermonger and his fell
lows, and the crowd would not let the
carriage proceed. Then Sala stood up
and in his great voice Numbered out:
Il am George Augustus Sala of the
Daily Telegraph and this is Henry Irv-
ing of the Lyceum theater Drive on,
coachman." The crowd fell back,
abashed by 80 much eminence, and the
carriage triumphantly pursued its way.
free clearinghouse for tramps is
TO be established in New York, where
the rule will be- mo bath. no bed"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 20.-A local
payer prints an interview with DIR.
John Guiteras OF the Philadelphia
Cuban junta, who says syndicate
lna made an offer 10 tuke S15,000,000
Cnpan bonds il ihe Insurgents are
sfauicd nelligerent rights by the
laitsd States. Ihos price will pay
abaut 40 GEMS on the dollar, giving
Lhe DuDass aboul Sd.000-000-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
Cork pine makes the best matches
EARLIEST ONIONS PAY.

There's a market gardener in Minne-
sofa. He is prosperous, makes his
money on earliest vegetables, gets his
seeds from Salzer, follows Salzer's in
structions how to grow 1000 bu per
acre and sells Salzer's King of the
Earliest onion already in July ard gets
s150 a bu.! Catalogue tells all about it
and of lots of other seed for garden and
farm! So packages earliest vegetables
$1.O0.
II you will cut this out and send
II with 12c. stamps to John A. Salzer,
La Crosse, Wis, you will get free his
great catalogue and package of yellow
watermelon sensation. WIN.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb, 19.-In the SEN
ate yesterday Allen of Nebraska
wanted to know from the chairman
of the finance committee, Mr.. Morrill,,
when the senate would be called on to
ask conference on he silver substi-
tute of that body which the house
kicked over few days ago. The
chairman said that the request for Al
conference should come from the
house, and SO far no such request had
been made. That ended the incident
for the time, but late in the day it
was given out that the republicans of
the two houses would have a joint
caucus on Tharsd day. No one seems
to know what the caucus is called Tor
other than that the situation justifes
the conclusion That it is tor the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether or not
il is possible Tor the dscordant ele-
lnents of the reNAblican party to get
together The Ir5nblewith atparty
10 the silver question, and following
naturally the tariff question, it is sup
posed these two matters will be dis
cussed 1t is not seen how there can
be any Hopping together on these
things, as the silver republicans say
that they will not allow the tariff bill
to pass unless silver is provided for.
A silver republican stated to cores
pondent that the tariff bill would
never pass the senate, and that all
prophecies could be based on this fact.
AS that is the feeling among the sill
yer republicans 1t is not readily seen
where compromise can be made
between the elements. AS the silver
republicans hold that every time there
has been . compromise made for silver
that metal has received the worst Of
| it, there is no chance for compromise
there. If the caucus should amount
to Enlargement that will about TER
inmate the session, as far, at least, as
these two subjects are concerned.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

LoNsoN, Feb. 24-The Times APP
proves of the appointment of Earl
Gray as administrator OF the charter
South Africa company, audsays: i
acceptance of the post is an indicatiei-
that he will cooperate with Mr.. Cecli
Rhodes. During his sojourn in Africa
Earl Gray will cease TO have any
peciniary interest, other than that
inherent to the position of director
in tho company, and will consider
himself pretended from taking any
personal interest in the pursuit of
wealth. Briefly summarized, Mr..
Rhodes devotes himself to developing
the material resources OF Rhodesia
and attracting large white popula-
ton, while Earl Gray will organize
and initiate the establishment of a
general English community under in
slitutions approximating to the home
government.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

Our power to resist the devil be-
comes feebler every time we look in
to his face.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

The hornet, like the gossip, would
not be such bad thing to have about
if it wasn't for tho sting in its tail.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

Saying that that there is no harm
in thing is the devils attempt al
selt-defense.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

In England less than ninety years
ago it was not unusual for man to
sell his vile into servitude.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27

A free clearinghouse for tramps is
to be established in New York, where
the rule will be. mo bath, no bed"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-17
SULTAN RELBDTS.
Missionaries Will Not Be EO-
Tested in Turkey,
MUST CONFORM With LAWS.

Assurance CiVSn DIT PUMP NN'' 'O
and Mr.. Riddle that Missionaries
viii Not Ee cEesteJ-Russia
Said to Be Interested in the
Project of Expulsion.
The steps taken In behalf Of the mssionar'
les in Asia Minor have had beneficial elect
The Turkish government replying to the re-
newed representations on the subject made
by the British Ambassador, Sir Philip Cur
rie. and the United States Charge d'Afiaires,
Mr.. John W. Riddle. assured the diplomats
that the missionaries in Asia Minor would
not be molestcd 50 long as they conform
with the laws of the country.
But this assurance does not carry with it
the weight which it would in coming from
any other government. it is claimed, as there
is no question but that tho Turkish officials
nave been trying to prove that tho mission
aries are not conforming with the laws OF
the country" and it was on this ground that
the Sultan prepared and probably signed the
trade providing for their expulsion from the
Turkish dominions.
1t is now thought likely that the trade will
be withheld at least Until Russia has been
further consulted on the subject. If Russia
saws that the missionaries are not to be cX-
pelleG the trade will not be made public. On
the other hand. il Russia thinks herself
strong enough to proceed with the work Of
Russianizing Asiat, Turkey the Trade may
soon see the light Of day
Lord Salisbury, through his secretary, has
written to the Armenian relief committee IN
response to tho communication Of the dcpu-
tation appointed to wait upoa hin at the
meeting and to urge upon him to protest
against the expulsion Of missionaries from
Asia Minor. His reply confirms the news
telegraphcd from Constantinople that the
Porte has given complete assurances to the
British AMI American representatives there
that the missionaries in Asia Minor will not
be molcsted while they conform to the laws
of the country.
Considerable irritation against Turkey has
been aroused in Paris by tho reports f.oH
Constantinople and London that the Sultan
has decided to eXpel all Roman Catholic ana
Protestant missionaries from Asasic Turkey
on the ground that they have been instru-
mental in iuciting the ArmeniaaS to revolt
against the authority Of the Sultan.
The newspapers, particularly the Figaro
have taken up the question in earnest as one
directly and strongly affecting Christianity
and rs calling for prompt and effective ac
ton. The Figaro complains Of the deeep
tion that Turkish officials have rTacticed up
on the world at large in the whtewashin-
stories Of the massa 3rcs sent out by the TURK
ish government and expresses the hope thai
France will not permit the missionaries TO b'
expelled from Asiatic Turkey.
Other newspapers express similar view;
and hope that the French government will
act with promptness and energy in tn
matter
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-17
From Cradley Heatl.

Recently dcputat:on of women went
from Cradlcy Heath, in Eng and-a
pla e where women are employed at
heavy work in forging chairs-to Lon
don. TO protest AGAINST the passage by
Parliament of an at which Iropo 'cd to
p.ohibit the us, by women of heavy
forging implement known as tho
solver" They ob.e ted to the passage
of the bill on the ground that it would
deprive them of employment
At London they were questioned at
length upon the manner OF their en-
plovment by the Home Secretary an
o1icor whose position in the British Gov
crnmcnt is much the same as The Secre-
tarv of the Inter or of this country.
Between Mr.. Matthews, the Secretary,
and the chan-woman the following dla-
logue took p ace:
Mr. Matthcws-And what is the pre-
else nature of the employment in which
you are enga-- .,
Cha'n-woman breaking in}-l doan I
want nv work taken AWAY from me!
Mr. Matthews (blandly)-Pardon me,
that is not quito the point on which &C.
sire informa ion. If you will please cx-
plain to me the nature OF the opo. alton in
which
Chain-woman firm though fustere J,
and determined to get out what she had
como al the way to London to say)-lt
never done me no harm, sir!
Mr.. Matthcws-But, my good woman,
if YOU will suspend your observations
long enough to communicate fomo
Chain-woman-I likes the 'cavy work,
sir an | says, Let each one 40 wha'
they can.
The Interview proceeded in this unsat-
sfactory way until a Qucstioncr was
found who could talk to the chain
women in their own language