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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
BAPTIST CONVENTION
Has Adjourned to Meet in Wilmington, N. C., Next May-The Temperance Question
 Created Heated Discussion.

Chattanooga, May 12.-The fifty-first session of the southern Baptist conven- ton adjourned at noon today to meet next year at Wilmington, N. C., the first Friday following the first Sunday in May.
 When the convention convened but few ditorium was soon comfortably filed Dr. T. H. Elliott of Richmond opened with prayer and President Haralson pre- sided. The reports from the committee on young peoples work and finance and business of the Sunday school board were read and accepted. The committee rec commended that arrangements for print ing be left to the discretion of the Sun day school board. The enrollment com mittee reported that 819 delegates out of a total of 1162 accredited to the conven- tion had attended.
 A long and heated debate was precipi- tated by the introduction of a temper ance resolution by J. B. Cranfell of Texas. Dr. Cranfell was vice presidential candi- date in 1892 on the prohibition ticket The resolution took advanced ground against the liquor traffic in all it's rami- fications and advised expulsion by the churches of members engaged in the business. Frank Eaton, son of pr. T. T.
 
 tist church, now travelling abroad, ob- jected to it, first, as a political maneu- yer and then denounced 1t as an effort to reflect on his father, whose church had as members for many years two well known distllers. He referred to the late Drs. Manley and Broadus, pillars in the church, as upholding Dr. Eaton's past ac- tion and the debate became quite acri- monious. Finally young Eaton failing to secure postponement of action, agreed to a compromise amendment which ex- pressed the hope that the action proposed by the resolution might in time be taken by the churches, and added that I've hope the time is coming when Baptist churches will not retain in fellowship members who fail to render account for mission money held in trust" This was a back handed slap at Dr. Cranfell and referred to an unpleasant incident of past history in his relations with his state convention. It ripened an old sore for Drs. Eagan and Cranfell. Eatons amendment was tabled and the resolu- tions finally passed almost unanimously.
 A resolution was carried reccommend- ing to the foreign mission board the es- tablishment of Baptist unions in Pales- tine, with headquarters at Jerusalem.
 After thanking the people and the press of Chattanooga the convention ad- iourppd
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13

the game. For eleven innings they bat tied bravely and hard for the supremacy, but the game was finally called because it was too dark to see. There were four double plays made in the game, and they were every one of them brilliant, but the two made by Clifford fielding fly ball In from right field to the plate and cutting a man off were the features. He did this in the sixth inning and again in the tenth, the last time saving the game for Mobile. The crowd went wild and Gif- ford is the hero of the hour. The Mobile team appeared in considerably changed shape this afternoon and they played championship ball. Every man seemed to be on his mettle and with the change at first base there seemed to be more confi- dence displayed. German and Peoples played brilliantly for Montgomery, while Mangan and Kehoe gave good accounts of themselves. Score:
 R H E. Mobile ....0O1O1OO 0-2 5 4 Montgomery I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 5 Batteries-Montgomer Sheehan and Kehoe; Mobile Hahn and Lohbreck. Um- pire-Mr. Keefe.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13

closing of the session. There is a differ ence of opinion among the members of that committee as to what should be done with the bill to repeal the free alcohol class of the present tariff act, but the best information is that the majority of the committee will recommend to the re- publican caucus that the bill be passed. MT. Sherman has renewed his declaration that he will call 1t up at the first favor able opportunity, but 1t is certain that the measure will not be permitted to in terfere with the consideration of appro- pr1ation bills. It may, perhaps, be con- sidered while these bills are in confer ence. The majority of republicans will not support the scheme to load the meas ure down with general tariff amend ments. On the other hand Messrs. Platt. Chandler and Lodge assert that they will keep up the fight against repeal, and be- lieve they will be able to defeat it.
 Immigration, bankruptcy, refunding of the Pacific roads and several other meas ures are being championed by various senators, but it is not thought that any of these will be taken up unless it be for the purpose of making speeches while appropriation bills are in conference. Owing to the delay in passing the river and harbor bill the adjournment of the session by mutual consent appears to have been advanced a week, and the leaders now say that the end will hardly come before the Sth of June. None among the leaders is inclined to believe the Ces- sion will last longer than that.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Political Situation in Louisiana.

Baton Rouge, La., May 12.-The situa- ton in Baton Rouge today is perfectly peaceable. Captain Pharr, the combine candidate, arrived here today, and was met by a large crowd of his sympa- thiZers.
 To representative of the Southern As- sociated Press the leaders of the PhafT movement said that they were engaged In peaceable mission, and that they had no intention whatever of violating the laws, resisting the authority of the legis- lature or creating revolution. They will abide by the result of the deliberations of the general assembly, and they are frankly of the opinion that Governor Foster will be seated.
 The militia has not and will not be or dered here, and arrangements are being quietly made for the inauguration of Governor Foster.
 The senatorial situation is much mixed and Senator Blanchard's reelection is much in doubt.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
FLORENCE.
The Normal College Commencement Will
 Begin May 24.

Florence, May 12. = Especially = The twenty-third commencement of the State Normal college will begin Sunday, May "A, at Il 8. m., with the baccalaureat te sermon by Rev c. w. Brggs of Owens boro, Ky. On Monday, May 25, at 8 D. m., the joint anniversary of the two literary societies will be held The an- nual meeting of the board of directors will be held on Tuesday. May 26, at 5 D. m., in the presidents office, and the annual meeting of the Society of the Alumni will be held on the same evening in Lafayette hall. On Tuesday night at p. m. the essays and orations by mem befs of the graduating class will be giv- en in the college chapel.
 The commencement proper will occur on Wednesday. May 27. at 10 a. In The annual address win be delivered Wednes- day night by Prof T. e. McCorvey of the University of Alabama.s Prof. E. L.. Brown. class of '94, Southern university, will deliver the annAal address at the alumni anniversary, and Miss Amanda Watkins Bibb, class of 's5. will read the annual essay.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
To conflscate the Competitor.

Havana, May 12.-The findings of the court-martial before which were tried the five men captured on the filibustering schooner Competitor were published here today for the first time. All of the accused men were convicted and sen- tenced to death. It has been ordered that proceedings be instituted for the confiscation of the Competitor
 Florentine Herrerdo, convicted of the crime of rebellion, was shot at Matanzas this morning.
 It Is rumored that Maximo Gomez, with strong force of rebels, has re-en- tered the province of Matanzas. His vanguard Is said to be near the town of Barous
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
LOOK OUT FOR THE LAURADA. Ordered Seized if Caught Filibusterine
 Adjournment of Congress Delayed.

Washington, May 12.-Instructions were sent by telegraph today to the sev- eral collectors of customs along the At lantic sea coast to look out for the steam CT Laurada, supposed to be engaged in a filibustering expedition to Cuba, and if she is found to be violating the neutrali- ty laws to seize her These instructions were sent on information filed at the state department by the Spanish minister. Senor De Lome.
 The republican senatorial steering com mittee will meet tomorrow to consider the order of business and arrange for the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
A COLUMBUS TRAGEDY.
Dr. J.sT. Blackwell Killed by Walter Wright for an Alleged Insult to His
 Sister,

Columbus, Ga., May 12-A terrible tragedy was enacted on the street here this afternoon. in which Walter Wright, a young man 21 years of age, avenged an insult offered his sister by Dr. J. T. Blackwell, who, 1t is said, made improper proposals to Miss Wright a few days ago, and today was the first time her brother had seen him since. Wright emptied the contents of flve-cha mbered Al Colts revolver into BlackwelTs body The latter fell upon the sidewalk and died almost instantly.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Louisville Races.

Louisville, May 12-Today's racing was of the ordinary kind, there being no stake events on the programme. Only two favorites won. The track was slow from yesterdays rain, and none of the finishes were exciting. Tomorrow the Clark stakes will be run, when Ben Brush and Ben Elder will do battle. All indications point to good weather and a fast track. Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Jake Zimmer- man, 119 R. Williams) to 5, won; Hol- lingsworth second. Leonaise third. Time, 1:19.
 Second race, five furlongs-Vanesca, 96 (Sherrer), to 1, won; Lord Zeni second, Performance third. Time, 1:041a.
 Third race, mile - Probasco, 112 CThorpe), to 2, won; Anna Lyle second, Mate third. Time. :46A.
 Fourth race, half a mile-Eugenia Wiclxes, 107 (Sims), to 5, won; Kemp second. Con Reagan third. Time, O:50%
 Fifth race, six and a half furlongs- Twinkle, 101 (Sherrer), 5 to 2, won; Eli second, Motilla third. Time, 124k,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, La., May 12.-Colnmbus lost again today. due to their inability to hit McGinnis, the star pitcher of the local team. The Pel.cans had their batting eyes with them and hammered Hughes hard for seven innings. He was also very wild Williamson, who replaced him in the eighth, was hit for double two sim gles and home runs by Huston and Knox The fielding of both teams was good, but the base running of the home club breaks the record for this year, as they have nineteen stolen bases to their credit. Score:
 R H E New Orleans ....1 O 9 1254 0-16 IS 2 Columbus .... 70 0 2 0 O 1 00-3 8 8 Batteries-New Orleans, McGinnis and Bonding; Columbus, Hughes, Williamson and Wright. Umpire-Mr. Clark.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
What Dr. Mott Says.

Raleigh, N. C., May 12.-Dr. Mott, na- tional chairman of the silver party. to which he says them of national" party will most probably begiven, arrived here today to attend the republican state convention, which meets Thursday. He says free silver coinage resolutions will be introduced as plank in the platform and that he expects these to be over whelmingly adopted, as most of the dele- gates say they are for free silver. Promi- nent republicans are arriving. The par. tvs state committee meets tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
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GtOTB a WIUHInB Dy TT.
 There was some shooting in the indivd- ual matches. but nothing much was done by the visitors. They seem not to have become acclimated yet. General Spencer was overcome by the heat, and did not appear on the range. Tomorrow the Tegimental team match will be shot There will be five teams, as follows: The Georgia Hussars, the Savannah Volun- teer Guards, the First Regiment of Geor- gia, the New Jersey R.fiemen and the National Guard of the District of Colum- bia. This will be at 200 and 300 yards and skirm.sh. It will be one of the most in- teresting matches of the week, on &C., count of the large number of teams that will compete.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
To Develop Gold Mines.

Knoxville. Tenn. May 12.-A large company of wealthy local capitalists was formed here today for the purpose of developing, on an extensive scale, the recently discovered gold mines on Coco creek, in Monroe county. Gold has been found therein paying quantities, and the company will put 100 men to work In the mines next week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
English Races.

London, May 12-The Newmarket sec ond spring meeting was opened today. The Visitors plate, a welter handicap of 15O sovereigns, five furlongs, was won by MT. Leopold de Rothschilds oh. c. Little Bob, years old; MT. Dobes b. C. Hind ley, years old, second, and MT. w. Red ferns Confessional, 5 years old, third. Mr. Wishard's American entry, Helen Nichols, years old, started, but was not placed.
 The selling plate of 103 sovereigns, for 2-year-olds, five furlongs, was won by the Duke of Devonshire's br. f. Farouche, F. H. Jennings ch f. Tyrolsee second, and E Wishard's Somatoz third. Twelve horses ran.
 The Exning plate of 800 sovereigns, for 2-year-olds, five furlongs, was won by Caprain Machell's oh. C. Altar, MT. P. Lorillard's b. c. Asto1pho second and M. Ephrussfs gr. f. Deniz third. Ten horses ran
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
A Negro School Burned.

Raleigh, N. C.. May 12.-This morning Latta university. colored peoples in- stitution at Oberlin, a town of colored people near here,. was burned. The buildings were of wood and were large. President Latta thinks the fire was in- cendiary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Cincinnati-Washington.

Cincinnati, May 12.-Todays game was full of errors and stupid playing. All though the locals had several chances to win out they could not hit Mercer. Rain kept the attendance down to 1000. Score:
 R H D Cincinnati .... 8 00010O 0-4 z 8 Washington :. 70 2 31 o 0 o 0 0-6 19 ' Batteries-Ehret, Rhines and Peitz; Mercer and Mcguire.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago-Boston.

Chicago. May 12.-The Colts batted out a victory in the eighth inning today after two men were out and defeat seemed certain. Attendance 5000. Score:
 R H b Chicago .... .....1OOo OO04*-5 ' 8 Boston .... ..2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 ? Batteries-Griffith and Kittredge; Sul- livan and Ganzel
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
MT. Williams, Advice Unbeeded.

Jackson. Miss. May 12.-The executive committee of the Fifth Congressional district, which is now represented by John s. Williams, met here today and ordered a nominating convention to meet at Forest August 26 MT. Williams was present and urged general primary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
John W. Abercrombie for senator.

Anniston, May 12.-(Special.) )-The dem ocratic convention of this, the Seventh Senatorial district, which is composed of the counties of Calhoun and Clsburns, nomna ted John W. Abercrombie of this city for state senator.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
St. Louis-Baltimore

St. Louis, May 12.-Inability to bat and Latham's wretched playing at third en- abled the Baltimores to take their third game from the Browns today. Hoffer's s pitching was excellent and his support good, Jennings errors being chargeable to an injury to his right hand in the first inning. Attendance 800. Score:
 R H b St. Louis.......0 0 0 0 O 1 O. 0-3 5 Baltimore ......2 3 1 0 0 0 2 2 0-10 Il 3 Batteries-McDougall Donahue and Mcfarland; Hoffer and Clarke.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13


 Summary: Earned runs-Atlanta A. Two-base fits-Miller ?. Callahan, Fields Fricken. Three-base hit-Fields. Left on bases-Atlanta, z; Birmingham, T. Double play-Norton to Callahan to Knowles. Struck out-By Norton. 5; by Fricken A. Bases on balls-Off Norton 5: off Fricken. 2. Hit by pitched ball-By Norton. i by Frcken, 1. Time of game One hour and fifty minutes. Umpire Mir Lally.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Cleveland-Philadelphia

Cleveland, May 12.--Wison pitched a strong game for Cleveland until the sev- enth inning today, when he went to pieces and Young was substituted. The Clevelands hit Orth safely ten times in the first three innings and he was suc- ceeded by McGill. Attendance, 1900. Score:
 R H B Cleveland ......2 3O002 0 2-1O IT 4 Philadelphia 70 o 2 0 0 0 5 Is F 1 Batteries-Wilsop, Young and Zimmer; Orth, McGilI and Boyle.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
At Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, May 12.-MobiIe and Mont gomery played a game of ball this after noon that would have done credit to any team in the National league. The only thing lacking was an audience worthy of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Louisville-Brooklyn

Louisville, May 12-Both teams hit the ball hard today, Louisville knocking Payne out of the box in the second in ming, and Brooklyn did the same thing for McDermott in the third. La Chance scored the winning run in the ninth by knocking the ball over the fence. At tendance, 1000. Score
 R H E Louisville ....32O 0 o 0 0 3 0-S Il 2 Brooklyn .....0 0 700 1 0 0 1-9 12 3 Batteries-Fraser McDermott and Warner; Abbey, Payne and Burrell.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Pittsh,1rp-New York.

Pittsburg, May 12.-New York took a ten-inning game from Plttsburg today because they batted Hawley at the proper time. Up to the sixth inning but one hit had been made off his delivery, but after that safe ones were frequent, and each one was made to count. Far rell made so many hits that he broke his bat on the last one. Attendance 2200. Score:
 R H F. Pittsburg .. ...2 1 o 0 2 0 o 0 2-7 IS 4 New York .....0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 3-S 12 2 Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Meekin and Farrell
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Results off Yesterdav,s Games.
Standing.

The fever is catching. Many here seemed to think the press wrong for jumping on MT. Umpire Lally for his ut- ter incapacity to give honest decisions in ball game. What will they say, now that Atlanta has caught the disease? But somehow and unexplainedly, the um- pire seems 10 have been in the hands of Rappold-at least, that is part of the k.ck.
 To think for a moment that Birming- ham fan could be made to believe Umpire Lally would give the Bir- mingham ball players the ghost of a showing is an absurd proposition on it's face. The real question With him simply Is, What does Atlanta want?" and she gets it. That's the whole sum and sub stance of the true status of affairs when the facts become known.
 katz has actually awakened to the fact that kicking is necessary, and if Mr. Manager Rourke could only be induced to likewise get in the game Birmingham mie Int stand chance to get at least foua out of the twelve games abroad. The proposition was made by an inside man that we would get seven out of the twelve, but from present indications we will fall far short of the estimate. If the game today will come to Birming ha m s credit the shadows will clear little, but that little word "if'' means great deal
 Mobiles record in yesterdays game is wonder, and looks very much like pen nant-winning ball, and unless Atlanta looks out the Gulf City will soon get her place.
 Columbus kindly continues to help Bir- mingham hold up the rear end and it is throw-up for choice between the two as to which holds the lead at the bottom of the ladder.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
Failure of a Drug Company.

The Metcalf Drug company, one of the oldest drug firms in Montgomery, was closed by an attachment this afternoon. The liabilities are small, as the firms business has not been extensive for sev- eral years. The liabilities are estimated at $2500, and the assets will realize about tWo-thirds of this amount.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
At Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, May 12.-The tail-enders dropped peg lower in the league stand ing today. Seven hundred people saw the game, and while they enjoyed the good playing, at various stages of the game they became heartily disgusted at the incompetent work of Umpire Lally and the incessant and useless kicking of the Birmingham players. Katz made himself ridiculous trying to be funny, and extremely obnoxious by rushing in from the field to dispute every decision of the umpire that did not come his way Lally made it apparent that he was wholly in the hands of Rappold and his decisions were governed by the Birming- ham catcher. More than once he changed his decisions after Rappold had coached him. If Lally knows the rules of the game he has failed to show his knowl- edge of them since he came to Atlanta. Somehow he has impressed everyone with the idea that he is honest, but no one thinks he is competent Norton pitched great game, only four hits be- ing made off him. The Birminghams put up cleaner fielding game than the Atlantas, but there was a want of that life and ginger the Atlantas showed. Following is the official score:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-13
ANOTHER HARDL LUCK STORY Birmingham Loses the Second
 Game to Atlanta.
 UMPIRE LALLY ROASTED
Actually Accused of Showing Fayoritism to
 the Birmingham Boys.
MOBILE AND MONTGOMERY PLAY BALL

Which Would Do Credit to Any of the Clubs of the National League-Co-
 lumbus Still Tied With Bir-
 mingham for Last Place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-24

a man who had Travelled much, see-
ing many lands and varied peoples,
confessed that he had never felt the
delight Of satisfied curiosity in such
fullness as ON the day when he first
walked into London, mere youth, and
stood amid the crowd and shops of
Regent street. A born wanderer by ma
ture and possessed Of the means to
crafty his desires. his fancy had fixed
on Kaskmir, out of many places full
Of wonder and romance, as land
where he should find truest enjoyment
To foster this idea lie avoided all books
that affected to treat of Kashmir and
refused to believe that anybody had ever
been there. In his imagination he saw
it as a region Of flowery valleys, soft
watered meads, peaceful vistas and per-
petual sunshine.
He duly reached Kash,nir, and be
has long since returned, thing he once
thought might never happen. OF Kash-
mir he speaks reasonably and with
calm appreciation. but ask him to tell
again of how he first came to London,
and in answering his voice takes tone
Of enthusiasm and mystery. He refuses
to sully the recollection by analysis or
dim it by any later disenchantment. He
was young then. and it was London. -
Chambers Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-24
How Long Cut Flowers Last.

The thin stemmed roses are the most
perishablc of all flowers. To this class
belong the Bridesmaid (pink), Mermet
Every delicate pink, the Bride (white)
and tho Perle (yellow). Even with care
they will seldom retain their beauty over
the second day. The Cuisine delicate
pink and Mrs. Pierpont Morgan roses
are more enduring and will often keep
three and even four days. The Ameri-
can Beauty will last three and four days,
but after the second day changes color,
the rich red assuming purplish hue.
Violets will often retain an appear
ance of freshness for four and five days,
but after the second dag all perfume is
gone. Hyacinths and fresia look we'll for
three or four days, and sometimes even
longer, while mignonette and carnations
can, with little care. be kept for al
most a week. Daffodils have even great
er staying powers and have been known
to look fresh at the advanced age of
eight and nine days.
Gaslight and furnace heat are poison
Gus to flowers, and they should be kept
as much as possible away from the lat
ter. At night they should be put in q
cool (not freezing) place, with the stems
in water and the tops well covered with
wet tissue papper.-New York Journal