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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
DEVIL TRY IN FLORIDA.
Ballot Boxes Stolen-An Election Inspector Dragged from His Horse-A Bloody
 Struggle in the Dark.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 9.--Last night some one broke into the county commits sioners' office in the court house al Me Clenny, Baker county, and stole the bal lot boxes containing the election returns. There is no clue to the thieves, but the populists carried the county in the recent election, and it is alleged that the work was done by partisans of the defeated candidates.
 In Nassau county last night Henry Ho- garth, one of the inspectors at Callahan, experienced much trouble in making his escape from a mob, who succeeded in get ting him separated from the election re- turns, which he was taking to Fernan- dina.
 While on his horse two unknown men dragged him off and shot at him several times, one ball passing through his hat, just grazing the skin. He returned the fire, but does not. know what effect his shot had. He succeeded in getting away from his assailants, and lay down behind log during the remainder of the night After daylight he went back to where he had the encounter in search of his hat which he found near the place. He stated that there was considerable blood on the ground but no other evidence of the con- fict was to be seen. His appearance cor roborated his story. as his clothing was bloody and his nerves completely un- strung
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
A WEE BIT OF HOPE.
Governor Oates Intmates That It May Be Possible to Pay Off the Teachers
 Early in December.

Montgomery, Oct. 9.-(Special. .)-State Superintendent Turner has been forced to notify the county superintendents of the state that the funds for paying the state teachers for the last quarter will not be forthcoming until about Jan uary l.
 When asked about the matter today, Governor Oates said that he had made every effort to borrow sufficient money with which to pay the teachers off; that foreseeing the delinquency, he had gone to New York last May and attempted to arrange for loan, but was told by the bankers there that they could loan no money in Alabama as the state demo- cratic convention had declared for free silver. In July, General Nelson borrowed at his authorization S100, ,000 for the state. but since that time not a cent had the state been able to borrow. One hundred and tWenty-seyen thousand dollars of school claims are now due. The governor says he can borrow $50,000 at per cent. from some state banks, but statute of 1887 prevents him from applying money thus obtained to the payment of school claims.
 The governor deplores the fact that the teachers are forced to wait and says that under ordinary circumstances the state would have no trouble in raising the money necessary. He says the treasury collections will probably enable the state to pay the teachers off early in Decem- Der.
 In justice to Governor Oates, it should be stated that the deficit in the state treasury existed when his term com menced and that it has been materially reduced within two years by reason of an increase in the tax rate
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
SMILED AT SHEEN OF STEEL
Czar Delighted With the Imposing Review at Chaons Says Russia and France Are Friends Forever.

Paris, Oct. 9.-The weather at Chalons was rainy and altogether disagreeable at day break, threatening to mar the effect if not absolutely prevent the review of the troops in honor of the czar but at 10 o'clock the skies had cleared and the day was as fine as could be desired It is re- ported here that the czar and czarina will revisit Paris in spring incognito and re- main three weeks.
 The grand review of the troops at Cha Ions in honor of the czar began at noon. His majesty appeared on horseback fronting the troops. President Faure and the czarina sat together in landau.
 The trains which arrived at Chalons throughout the forenoon as rapidly and frequently as they could be handled, were packed to suffocation within and crowds hung upon the footboards outside the cars. Ii is estimated that 150,000 spec tators witnessed the review
 The number of troops reviewed com prised 3,090 officers and 66,756 priyates, together with 1S,679 horses.
 The review was a grand success. The czGr, who wore the red cossack uniform, appeared to be in excellent spirits and displayed much enthusiasm over the movements of the troops.
 The defile was finished at 2:5o D. m. and was a superb spectacle which elici- ted prolonged cheering from the enthus- iastic multitude. The czar divided with the troops the acclamations of the crowds and easily received the larger share Af- ter the review luncheon was served for the guests and the officers of the staff at which 800: covers were laid
 At the luncheon the czar gave toast to the French army, declaring the unal- terable friendship of the armies of Russia and France.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
FLAG FLOATS OVER WHITE HOUSE
The President and Secretary Thurber Dive
 Into Business-Cabinet Meeting

Into Business-Ca binet Meeting
 Washington, Oct. 9.-The big flag float ed over the White House this morning for the first time since June 30 and an- nounced that the chief executive had re- turned from his 101 days vacation.
 The president and his private secretary, MT. Thurber, reached Washington at TAO a. m., after good nights rest in pri- vate car which had been attached to the midnight train from New York. No one accompanied them, and immediately af- ter their breakfast on their arrival at the White House they entered their adjoining offices and began the routine of public business. The president never looked bet ter than today.
 Mrs. Cleveland and the children are ex- pected home on Saturday. There is no &C., emulation of business awaiting the pres dent's attention, the routine having been carried on al Gray Gables as usual.
 The presidents return was so timed as to resume the regular Friday cabinet meeting at Il o'clock today.
 There were three absentees from the meeting-Secretaries Francis, Morton and Lamont.
 The meeting today was said to be of an informal character. Most of the unfin- ished business in all the departments rep resented was canvassed with view to leaving as few unsettled questions as pos sible upon the reassembling of congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
HE BROKE A PEDAL
Then the Bicycle Bank Robber Was Wounded and Committed Suicide-He Had
 Just Killed an Officer.

Wells. Minn. Oct. 9.-John D. Sair, who no doubt engineered the robbery at Sher burne Wednesday afternoon is dead, as is also Marshal Gallien of Bancroft, Ia.
 This sequel to the Martin county trage- dy came few minutes after o'clock this morning in a bloody battle on the state line road near Elmore, Minn. A posse of 1G0 men in command of deputy sheriff Ward of Martin county, got on the trail of Sair shortly after daylight and tracked him to a farm house. Deputy Ward knocked at the door and was answered by woman, but before she had spoken three words Sair rushed up behind her and began firing over her shoulder at the officers. He fired seven times in quick succession, one of the bullets striking Marshal Gallien in the forehead killing him instantly The desperado then quickly ran out of the house by way of the back door, mounted his bicycle and dashed off toward the east. The posse caught sight of him and followed close behind. This chase was kept up for four miles, when Sair broke pedal on his wheel and took to the fields on foot. As he ran across corn field toward clump of trees Deputy Sheriff Ward dashed up. dismounted and resting his gun upon tree, fired, the shot from his Winchester taking effect in the robbers shoulders. The latter fell, it was supposed, from the shot from Wards gun, but when the posse gathered around him it was found he had shot himself in the head the shoulder wound only being slight one. Upon examining the body the officers found a portion of the money stolen at Sherburne in an inside pocket of his shirt, the amount being about $500. Fastened to belt around his body were two re- volvers and dirk. The body was taken to Sherburne. The body of the dead mar sha1 was taken to Bancroft Ia., tonight Bicyclists are being held for identifica- tion at Preston, Blooming Prairie and Baskerville, Ia. The man captured at the last named place best answers the de- scription of the other robber, Fred Pratt, and he will be held until officers can reach Baskerville from Wilder, Minn., Pratt's home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
TELEGRAM CAME TOO LATE,
billiard Ragand Took His Life Because He Couldn't Raise Money to Go and
 Marry at Atlanta.

Washington, Oct 9.-Dillard Ragland, 27 years of age, a native of Texas, em- ployed in the internal revenue bureau of the treasury department with the rating and salary of a messenger ($S0 month), committed suicide last night by inhaling gas because he could not raise enough money to go to Atlanta, Ga, to get mar ried next Monday. He was engaged to Miss Bessie Rosamond Gurley, daughter of widow of Dallas, Tex, and the date and details of his approaching wedding had been announced in some of the At lanta newspapers. Failing to secure pe- cuniary aid from his relatives in Texas and having only $5 In his possession, Rag land killed himself Today a telegram came to the dead man from his father in Texas stating that funds for his trip and for his marriage expenses had been placed to his order in Q local bank.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
RIFF PIRATES AGAIN ACTIVE.
They Board Q French Ship-Timely Rescue
 by Spanish Transport.

Madrid, Oct. 9.-News has been re- ceived by the government today that the Riff pirates are again committing depre- dations upon vessels. having become bolder than ever. A strong band of Riff fans boared the French ship Corinte off Athucema, and after pinioning the crew, plundered the ships cargo. The Spanish steamer Sevilla conveying Cuban exiles to Ceutta appeared upon the scene and fired upon the pirates. The fire was re- turned and a fight ensued, which lasted some time. Four men on board the Se- villa were killed, including a Cuban pris- oner named Oscar The pirates finally re- tired, but carried with them the captain of the Corinte.
 A Spanish warship has gone in search of the pirates.
 Premier Canovas del Castillo, through Senor de Ascarraga, minister of war, has ordered the Spanish diplomatic agent at Tangier to make an energetic protest to the government of Morocco against the depredations of the Riffians and the gov ernment has hopes that France will join Spain in administering to the Riff out laws such punishment as will put a stop to their acts of piracy in the future.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
THEIR LAST RESORT. "Lily Whites'' to Have Hear ing at Baton
 Rouge Today,

New orleans, Oct. 9.-The state board of elections, composed of the secretary of state, auditor and treasurer, will meet In Baton Rouge tomorrow to consider objec- tlons to the electoral ticket of the Herwig faction of the republican party, which will be presented before the board by tho sugar planter republicans. This action of the Lilly Whites" is their last resort, and Is in consequence of the Ia te action of
 The decision of the board of elections will determine whether the regular repub- licans or the sugar planter republicans is legally entitled to the political designa- tiOn of "republlcan partY."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
SLIGHTLY OVER 50,000
Is the Democratic Majority in Georgia-Atkin son Little Behind = Tom Watsons
 District Goes Against PopuIists.

Atlanta Ga, Oct. 9.-Official returns from a majority of the counties of the state show that the democratic majority for the state ticket in Wednesdays elec- ton will run slightly over 50000. Gov ernor Atlkinson's majority falls below this by several thousand. but this fact is due to local fight on the head of the ticket. Later returns make practically no change in the complexion of the legislature. One notable feature is the fact that the demo- crats have carried the Tenth district, which is Watsons district and is the clos est in the state. The result in the October elections seems to insure the election of w. H. Fleming in this district, and that means a solid democratic delegation in the lower house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
Brad streets Report.

New York, Oct. 9.-Bradstreet's tomor- TOW will say:
 Colder weather, continuing heavy re- cepts of cotton and wheat, and other influences have stimulated demand for staple goods at various points, but the volume of trade remains moderate, with out material change from week ago. Then tendency at some centers Is to smaller volume of trade but the general outlook is for an improved demand after election. Except in the cotton and wheat regions mercantile collections continue unsatisfactory. Trade Improvement is reported from Atlanta, Augusta, Charles ton, Birmingham, Ala, New Orleans and Texas cities.
 Print cloths are lower, as are cotton, sugar and oats. The recent advance in wheat Is firmly held as Is that In wool, iron and steel Some varieties of pig iron have advanced 25 cents per ton. Higher quotations have been made for wheat four Indian corn, pork, lard, cof- fee, petroleum and leather
 Bank clearngs throughout the United States aggregate $1 ,059 ,000. .000 this week, IS per cent. more than last week, but per cent less than in the corresponding week one year ago.
 A further decline in exchange to the gold importation point has resulted In re- newed engagements of gold in London, amounting to about $4000.00o Some fur ther amounts may also have been taken in Paris.
 Silver has declined on decreased Indian demand.
 September gross railway earnings make better showing than those for last August, although both show smaller totals than In the corresponding periods year ago. The best showings made are in the south and southwest, the coal roads, one Canadian line and the Trunk lines. Decreases are found in returns from the grangers, General Western and Pacific roads.
 There are 291 business failures in the United States reported this week, de- cline of thirty-four as compared with last week, but an increase of seventeen as compared with the first week in Octo- ber 1885,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
FUSION IN MISSOURI.
After Stormy Session, the Populist Coni-
 mittee Votes for It.

After Stormy Session, the Populist Con-
 mittee Votes for It.
 St. Louis, Oct. 3.-After stormy ses- sion lasting nearly eight hours, the peo- ple's party state central committee last night adoputed resolution giving the executive committee plenary power to arrange fusion with the democrats on a state ticket, provided the0atter would cencede to the pepulists the offices of att torney general and railroad commission CTS. The vote stood tie and Chairman Roselle cast the deciding vote. The &C., ceptance of the proposition is extremely doubtful.
 Chairman Cook of the democratic state central committee said last night that no proposition looking to the withdrawal of any democratic candidates from the ticket would be considered by the state committee.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
TEMPESTS BREWING.
Weather Bureau Forecasts Dangerous GaIe0n the South Atlantic and Florida Coasts.
 Vessels Should Hug Port.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Dangerous gales are anticipated for the South Atlantic and Florida coasts on Saturday. Vessels leaving northern ports are likely to en- counter dangerous gales off the Virginia and North Carolina coasts.
 There is a storm apparently central south of Florida, likely to cause danger ous winds off the coast. The direction and movement of the storm is uncertain, but 1t is dangerous for vessels to leave port. Danger signals are displayed at all ports from the mouth of the Mississippi to Norfolk
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
GOLD ARRIVED AND AFLoAT
Will Swell the Total Importations to Dat
 Over S51 OOO. GOO.

OVer pO1 sOOO,OOO.
 New York, Oct. 9.-The steamer Fuerst Bismarck, which arrived from Europe this morning, brought f25,400 gold con- signed to Lazard Freres. Kidder, Pea body & Go have engaged s75e, 900 gold in London for shipment to Boston.
 The steamer Columbia, due next week from Europe, has a consignment of $500,- 900 gold for Heidebach, Ickelheimer & Go.
 Lazard Freres have consignments of $1,OOO,O00 gold on the steamship Columbia and $500,000 on La Gascogne, now on the way hither.
 The Bank of British North America has an additional consignment of $250,- 900 gold on the steamship Lucania, which leaves Europe tomorrow.
 W. H. Crossman & Brother will have a consignment of $500,000 gold on the steam ship Lucania.
 This makes the total amount arrived, en route or engaged since August 28 $51,- 550629.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
Registration at Louisviiie.

Louisville Ky, Oct 9--The registration which closed last night shows majority of republicans. However, nine-tenths of the Independents are democrats while there is no telling how many democrats registered as republicans. The total will be about 43.G00, which should bring out the full vote in November.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
TRADE PULSE BEATS STRONG Conditions of Late Are Distinctly
 :. Better, Says Dun.
 MORE DEMAND FOR LABOR
A Feature of Importance Is the Unusually
 Heay < reign Request for Corn.
IMPROVES aT IN RAILROAD EARNINGS
Birm1S am Is Among the Cities Which FsS 1t Optimistically-Bank Clearings
 3Per Cent Over Last Week and ..1 the Failures Are Fewer.

New York, Oct. 9.-R. G. Dun & Co. will say tomorrow in their weekly review of trade:
 Distinctly better conditions have ap- peared of late, and are reflected in the somewhat larger employment of labor, in large transactions and in continued buying of materials for manufacture.
 A great part of the change is due to those resistless laws of supply and de- mand, which take wheat where it is wanted and gold where it is wanted h. dia is waiting for cargoes of wheat on the way from the Pacific states, just as Aus tralia and South Africa were not long ago. The surplus usually available from India disappears, and the surplus from Russia and European countries is re- duced, according to late estimates, 75,- 000, 900 bushels. Happily, this country has supply which official. figures have not correctly measured if actual movements do not greatly mlslead.
 A feature of large importance, too, Is the unusually heavy foreign demand for corn, which is a rarely failing sign of de- ficient crops abroad, where other grains are used instead when wheat becomes scarce and dear.
 It is another good sign that railroad earnings, amounting to S3S745,318 in the United States for September, show smaller decrease than in August-l.3 per cent against 5.7 per cent compared with last year.
 Iron furnaces in blast October l had a capacity of 112,7S2 tons weekly, against 9,500 September l, and 2l7,306 on Mo- vember of last year, while unsold stocks decreased 35, S52 tons; but if those of steel- making concerns were included, they would probably show an increase. Buy ing of materials continues, but Bessemer is a shade weaker, being $11.40 at Pitts burg The demand for products is so light and so much business is held back pending the election that a decreasing output is not an unhealthy sign. There is quite good demand for sheets, espe- clally at the west, and rather better for pipes, and outside concerns are getting large contracts In steel and iron bars and in nails, but prices have not been reduced Minor metals change little, with slightly better demand eor copper, with lead quiet and tin weaker because the visible supply of 35, 400 tons is 5000 tons greater than a year ago. Some competing American manufacturers are making large sales or 100 pound tin plates al S3.20.
 The outward movement of money to the interior has been $4000000 for the week, and little is doing in commercial loans, with rates about one-half of one per cent higher than a week ago.
 Failures for the week were 296 in the United States against 26S last year, and forty-six in Canada against fifty-two last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
SENATOR A WON IT.
Pennsylvania Stake ecided-S200,000 in the Pool Box-The Greatest Betting
 Event in 1rotting Turf History

Trotting Track, Lexington, Ky, Oct. 9-Five thousand people saw the great Pennsylvania stake decided here today. The rich prize went to Senator A., a bay horse by Tramp-Panic. who had won two heats yesterday. Governor Strong. who also had two heats, was second; Alceda- lia third.
 Senator A. was the favorite in the bet ting today. There was $200, 900 in the pool box when the horses started for the final heat, making it the greatest betting race in the history of the trotting turf. Time, 2:11.
 The Futurity stake, for 2-year-olds, worth $50OO, went to China silk in straight heats. Best time, 2:16A Breaks track record for 2-year-old.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
GENERAL HARRISON "CONsENTs'' To Make One Speech in Indianapolis During
 the Campaign. ..

Indianapolis, Oct. 9.-At the solicitation of the presidents of many. local political clubs, General Harrison has consented to make one speech in Indianapolis dur ing the campaign. It will be made in Tomlinson hall, probably week after next, and it will be made the occasion of big celebration
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10

suggestive name of Canton was that of the next stopping point.
 Canton is in South Dakota. Major Me- Kinley had friends there some of them wearing hats of golden hue, and a few shouted for the republican candidate when MT. Bryan concluded his brief re- marks
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
AT BAY.
William Satterfield, Already Murderer
 Shoots Down an Officer.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. Civilian Satter- field, who on last Friday night killed John Mccullough, rich planter, near this city, this afternoon shot and mortally wound- ed Robert Miller, a member of posse that had surrounded him in a thicket near Eagle Ford. telephone message was sent from Eagle Ford to Sheriff Ca- bell, and he sent a large squad of deputies to the scene The police department also sent out four mounted men. Satterfield will probably be settled with at Hong range"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
Latonia Results.

Latonia, Ky, Oct. 9.-The five races today were well filled and evenly bal anced, the crowd was large and betting lively. The day was an ideal one and the track was fast. Dr. E. F. Mclean took the first two races with Reprive and Taluca, at 10 and 12 to 1 respectively. Favorites won in the last two events, while well backed second choice took the third race Results:
 First race, one mile--Reprieve, 96 e. Reiff), 10 to l, won; Balk Line second, Argentina II third. Time, 143
 Second race five and half furlongs- Taluca, 102 e. Reiff), 12 to l, won; Hun ger second, Let Ely third. Time, 1:O9A
 Third race, one mile-Anger, IT CT. Burns), to 2, won; Ondague second, Lucy Lee third. Time, 1:43A
 Fourth race, mile and seventy yards Ida Pickwick, 100 Perkins), to B. won; Kirk second, Booze third. Time, 147%.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Osmon, 11O (Thorpe), to 5, won; Tunic second, Lakeview Palace third. Time, O2A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-10
Results at St. Lotus.

St. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 9.--A small crowd saw the races here today. The betting was very light. Only one favorite won. Summarizes:
 First race, five furlongs-Parole Dor, 103 (Colley), 12 to 1, won; Fl Alma second, Bob Clancy third. Time, 1051a.
 Second race, five and a half furlongs-- Nicolini, 109 CTuberville), 20 to 1, won |; John B. Ewing second, Billy Jordan third. Time, 1:10.
 Third race, one mile--Mary Anna 95 (Milburn), 30 to 1, won; Japonica second, Meteire third. Time, 1:45R.
 Fourth race, eleventh-sixteenth of mile-Squire G., 9S (Combs), to 10, won ; Ben Waddell second, Weenatchie third. Time. :50%.
 Fifth race. five furlongs--Astrada, 103 CE. Cochran). 15 to 1. won; Hill Billy sec ond, Tenole third. Time, 1:03a4.
 Sixth race six furlongs-Time Maker 106 CT Murphy, 5 to 1, won; John Sulli- van second, Milford third Time, 116A.