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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
An Unconstitutional Apportionment.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 30.-The con- gressional apportionment act of 1895 was declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court in decision handed down this afternoon. The act of 1893 was also held under the old act of 1885 unless the governor should, in the meantime, call a special session of the legislature for the purpose of passing legal act. The supreme court holds this provision of the state constitution providing that appor- tionment shall be made every six years upon the basis of sexennial enumeration, is mandatory. There was no dissent from the opinion. The act of 1893 was passed by a democratic legislature and the act of 1895 by a republican legislature.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
The situation in Abyssinia.


 Rome, Jan 30.-The government has received advices from General Barateri commander-in-chief of the Italian forces in Abyssinia. showing that General Bar ateri recently sent an Italian trader named Felter to the camp of Ras Ma konnoR, the chief commanding the native army which invested the town of Ma kalle, demanding the release of the Ital- ian column under General Galliano, which was besieged in Makalle. Felter was the messenger who arrived in Gen. eral BaraterfS camp a few days ago bringing letters from Menelik, King of the Abyssinians, for King Humbert and General Barateri. He appears to have been successful in his mission, for the troops at Makalle were permitted to withdraw from the town without being attacked.
 Colonel Galliano and his column have arrived safely at General Baraterfs campt and they will reinforce the main body of the Italians. They brought with them their cannon. munitions and bag gage. At the time General Barateri sent his dispatches the Abyssinian army was advancing and was then within thirty kilometers of the outposts of General Barateri's forces A conflict between the opposing forces was imminent. The Ital- ian forces now number 2S,000 men, with sixty cannon. The Abyssianian army is estimated to number 10000 to 60,000 some thousands of whom are armed with spears. TfE others have weapons of pre- cision, including Remington and Win chester rifles, and in addition have a number of pieces of artillery which were used in the attacks on Makalle. It is the opinion in Rome that an engagement that will decide whether or not the prov lnce of Tiger will be annexed to the Ital- ian colony of Erythrea will shortly be fought
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
IRON TRADE REVIEW.
Financial Conditions Affect Iron as Well
 as Other Commodities.

Financial Conditions Affect Iron as Well
 as Other Commodities.
 Columbus, O., Jan. 30.-The Iron Trade Review today says:
 The first month of the new year has demonstrated that the iron trade, in com mon with other industries, Is dominated by the financial conditions that have so nngrossed attention in the past two months, and at the same time iron and steel are in position to respond quickly. Thus far the Improvement in prices seems to be confined chiefly to Bessemer big, steel billets, wire rods and gray forge. While a firmer stand has been taken and thereby a producer of some form of finished material, the month has made a generally uniform record of weakness in mill products Reports con- cerning Bessemer pig the past week in- dicate that the advance is firmly main- tained and further sales at $12.50 in the valley and $1a25 at Pittsburg have been made since our last report, with $1275 and $13 respectively in the valley men, tioned in connection with the two sales, the latter special iron. Furnaces gen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
~----------- - SULLIVAN MAY DIE,
The Ex-Champion Is in Bad Fix as Result of Ills Fall From Fast Moving
 Train.

Springfield, Ills, Jan. 30-John l.. Sul- livan, who fell from Rock Island and Peoria train, going thirty miles an hour, yesterday. played at the opera house here last night, and today is in very serious condition. All within medical power is being done for him, but it is thought cry sipelas will set in, and if it does he can not possibly recover. His head and face are badly cut and bruised from the fall. His wife and MT. Harry G. Lukaff, treasurer of the company, are here with him. The remainder of the company left this morning for St. Louis.
 Dr. Dixon, who. is attending Sullivan, said tonight
 "The case is serious one, although not dangerous. The wounds and bruises are in such locality that unless great deal of care is taken inflammation or cry sipelas may set in at any time in the next few days, and his condition is such that if this happens the result may be fatal; but at the present time there is not much danger, as he is receiving the best of care"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
4 GREAT DAY FOR MOBILE The First Tow of Coal From the
 Coal Fields WAS ROYALTY RECEIVED All of t~ile Turned Out to Do Honor to the Occasion.
 VI
 S TH q WAS A GRAND AQUATIC PARADE 7 Sistles shriekod. Cannon Doomed and the People Rejoiced- Mobile Is Now ..s the Cheapest Coal Port in the
 World.
l WAS ROYALTY RECEIVED
:: WAS A GRAND AQUATIC PARADE

Mobile, Jan. 30.-The first tow of coal from the Warrior coal fields of Alabama passed through the new government locks above Tuskaloosa last Monday and in it's passage down the Warrior the Tombigbee and Mobile rivers to Mobile has been given rousing reception every where, particularly at Tuskaloosa and
 lis. All of Mobile turned out to- day to give the tow Baltimore and the initial barge. of coal reception and to emphasize the fact that with steam coal at $1 50 a ton, Mobile is the cheapest coal port in the world. The mayor and coun- cil and officers of the commercial bodies met the Baltimore up the river, where speeches of welcome were made by May or Lavretta of Mobile and responded to by Mayor Williams of Demopolis. The parade past the city was participated in by all of the steam yachts and commits stoned boats, while on the banks the pop ulation stood shouting a continual hur- rah. The sixty sail vessels in port were properly decorated with flags. Every steam whistle in the city shrieked for an hour, while the artillery split the air with salvos. It was a great day for Mobile and Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Judge Noise Sustained.

New Orleans, Jan. 30.-It will be re- membered that a month or two ago Judge Noise of the criminal court sen fenced District Attorney Butler to the parish prison twenty-four hours for con- tempt of court; that Butler served his sentence, and that soon afterward the grand jury, then in session, indicted Judge Noise for oppression in office.
 The matter came up today before Judge J. H. Ferguson of section B, criminal court.
 Judge Noises attorneys moved to quash the indictment, contending among other points, that the power of the court to punish for contempt is exercised for two purposes:
 l. To vindicate the dignity of the court for disrespect shown to 1t or it's orders.
 ?. To compel the performance of some order or decree of the court which 1t is in the power of the party to perform, and which he refuses to obey.
 All the superior courts, or courts of record, possess this power, not subject to the supervision or control of any other court.
 Judge Ferguson sustained the motion to quash, and his action ends the mat ter
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
on Trial 1or Killlng Her Husband.

Atlanta, Jan. BOA special from Rome, Ga, to the Constitution says that Mrs. Joanna Montg omerys trial for the mur- der of her husband began this morning. Mrs. Montgomery appeared in court with a 6-weeks-old infant in her arms and ap- peared to accept the situation quite com pIacently She expresses herslf as being sure of acquitta1 and protests most ve- hemently against the charge of helping to murder her husband.
 It has been just five months since her husband was struck down by an assas- sins knife while he lay in bed at his home in Vans Valley. The murder was com mitted by the prisoners son by former husband This son has escaped.
 The case will occupy several days, as there are a large number of witnesses to examine. There was no trouble in se- curing a jury this morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Neoro,s Treatment in Bo ston.

. Boston, Jan. 30.-William T. PTS. prominent member of the Bostson Chris tian Endeavor union, states that Bishop Benjamin w. Arnett, senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, was refused as a guest at the Adams house, at the Parker house and at Young's hotel in this city yesterday afternoon. The clerks of the Adams and Parker houses deny that anybody is refused at a guest At their respective houses because of h.s color. The clerk at Young's admits the refusal, but asserts that the house was filled at the time. The bishop was finally admitted at the Revere house, but there he was invited to take his meals In ms
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Nashville Centennial Notes.

Nashville, Jan. 30.-An important meet ing of the executive committee of the womap's centennial board was held here today and a resolution was adopted un- der which the wives of all governors in the United States were made state cen- tennial commissioners. A general meet ing of the woman's board will be held next Friday, at which time these nomina- tions will be ratified, and then the com missions will be forwarded to the ladies thus elected. It is almost certainty that the stockholders will postpone the Centennial until May at their meeting tomorrow week. but that means greater exposition and that everything will be ready the opening day. There are six immense buildings now going up and they will be completed by June 1 this year,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
A GEORGIA SHOOTING.
A Man Named William Lingo Killed In-
 stantly.

A Man Named William Lingo Killed ln-
 stantly.
 Columbus, Ga, Jan. 30.-A special to the Enquirer-Sun from Albany, Ga., says: News was brought to the city yes- terday by parties coming in on the morn ing train from Leary of the killing at Morgan on Wednesday night of William Lingo by man named Keaton. Both parties are white Keaton's home Is said to be at Dothan, Ala, and he was attend ing court at Morgan, which was Lingo's home. The particulars of the tragedy were meager yesterday, but as near as could be learned were about as follows: The two men became involved in a dis- pute over some business matter and some hot words were-peeseta:--- Friends inter- fered, explanations were made and the matter seemed amicably settled. Keaton was led away by several acquaintances and Lingo walked away in an opposite direction. Suddenly Keaton left those with whom he was standing and called for Lingo to wait. As he drew near the latter he drew his pistol and shot his vic- tim five times, killing him instantly. The shooting created a great deal Of ex- citement in Morgan.
 Lingos father was killed in fight on the same spot several years ago. keaton is in jail awaiting the action of the grand jury now in session.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31

orally are holding for $13,with some $1350 is the figure. Billets have participated in the Bessemer advance and SIS to $1S.50 Pittsburg are the quotations of mills, with several sales at the former figures. While foundry irons have not changed in price, there are reports of cutting particularly by certain southern produc- CTS. There is disposition on both sides of this market to confine deliveries to the next few months. The western bar iron men are making a strong effort to in- crease the number of association mills, with some success
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
WILL NOT INDORsE IT. The President Will Transmit the Cuban Resolution With Comment.

Washington, Jan. 30.-State depart ment officials do not doubt that the pres ident will have no hesitation in trans hitting to the Spanish government the Cuban resolution without other comment than that he is requested to do so by ac- tion of congress. It is believed he will not take upon himself any responsibility in the matter, but will let the respons- blity for the reply which Spain can be relied on to make rest wholly with con- gress, the idea being that in passing what Is nothing more than a resolution of sympathy the senate in particular Is not thoroughly advised of the state of affairs in Cuba and the manner in which the war is being conducted.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
A Rreak in Hunter,s Forced.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 30.-The first break in the Hunter forces came in the formal ballot today Chambers deserted him and voted for Judge Holt. The vote stood: Hunter GA, Blackburn 56. Siege of Louisville voted for Congressman Evans. Since Dr. Hunter will not tell whether or not he is a naturalized citi- zen of the United States a resolution was introduced in the house today for the ap- pofntment of a committee to investigate the matter and find out whether the doc tor Is ineligible to a seat in the United States senate. The resolution was ruled out of order. the speaker being repub- lican.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
hcouitted of fIncendiarism.

Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 30.-The trials of three white men and one negro for incen- diarism at Kinkston have ended in ac- quittal of all of the defendants. The yer dict is a great surprise. The trial occu- pied eight days. Defendants were charged with having caused many fires and great loss of property. Defendants hoped at best for a mistrial When the verdict was announced the judge said to the jury, "You have the consolation or knowing that you have turned loose TOUT very guilty men,"
 State Senator James M Milborne, ex- president of the State Farmers alliance, was foreman of the jury.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Dan Stuart Talks.

Fl Paso, Tex, Jan. 30.-Dan Stuart to- night gave the following to the press:
 T am in receipt of a telegram from the City of Mexico denying the report sent out from that point by the Western As sociated Press that the Hurdles had been ordered out. Were 1t true, it would not discomfit me. His excellency, President Diaz, is made to appear unduly exer- cised He will have no occasion to worry any over the matter. I am over $25,00O out of pocket by reason of the Hot Springs affair and pride myself on the possession of a sufficient amount of ordi- nary intelligence to have profited by that experience. Were I to divulge the place of meeting I, of course, could easily as- suage the fears of President Diaz and the other dgnitaries who fear an invas- ion of carnival visitors. I do not care to be serving notices on the public every few minutes, and now give 1t out as an absolute certainty that all of the fights will take place. This is final and ire yOcable"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Campaien of Blood and Fire.

London, Jan. 30.-A dispatch from Madrid to the Central News says that as soon as General Weyler, the new cap tain-general of Cuba, arrives in Havana he will issue proclamation giving the rebels eight days to lay down their arms and surrender, If they do not do this he will then inaugurate @ campaign of blood and fire against the rebels and their abettors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Supreme Court Judges Elected.

Columbia, S. C., Jan. 3O-In joint as- sembly today the assembly elected Y. J. Pope associate justice of the state su- preme court for period of eight years. Speaker Ira B. Jones of the house of representatives was elected an associate Justice also for term of six years, filling the new place recently created MT. Frank B. Gary of Abbeville was elected speaker to succeed Mr Jones'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Backing Up Tillman.

Columbia, $. C., Jan. 3O.-When the house of representatives met this morn- ing Godfrey Fowler introduced the fol- lowing resolution, which was referred to the committee on federal relations:
 Resolved by the house of representa- tives, the senate concurring. That we have read with, pleasure and interest the eloquent and patriotic speech of our jun for senator in the United States senate, Hon. B. R. Tillman, and we desire to say that by all we are, and hope to be, we will sacrifice our lives if necessary in re- sistance to tyrants in obedience to God.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Aohaatlv Discovery.

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 30-A special from Darien, Ga.,, to the Morning News says that the body of Captain Larsen of the Norwegian bark George B. Doane, who was missed at sea January 16 and sup- posed to have committed suicide e by jumping overheard, was found suspended to a beam in the lower hold today by the crew while preparingt to discharge bal last The body presentada a ghastly sight vice-C Consul Manson has taken due of- ficial steps to have the body cut down and removed. e-------------
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
"On n Fools Arrand. '

St. Augustine, Fla, Jan. 30.-The United States cruisers Raleigh and Montgomery have been patrolling the coast this after noon presumably in search of Cuban fili- busters. Just before nightfall they steamed away to the south. It Is sup posed they are bound for Palm Beach to see that the filibusters alleged by Snanish Minister DeLome to be camped at that place do not get away to Cuba. No one save DeLome has heard of these filibusters and it Is thought here that the cruisers are on a fools errand.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Spanish Authorities Attach No Importance to the Resolution Introduced by the
 Senate Committee.

Madrid, Jan. 30.-In official circles no importance is attached to the resolution reported to the United States senate by its committee on foreign relations with regard to Cuba. nor is any particular at- tention paid to it by the public in general. A special dispatch from Washington to the Imparcial describes it as laugha ble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Charged With Incendiarism.

Lancaster, Pa, Jan. 30.-Julus Lader- man, whose tobacco warehouse in this city was burned last evening, was ar rested late last evening charged with arson. Laderman was seen to leave the warehouse a few minutes before the fire broke out, and in the ruins today un- doubted evidence of incendiarism was discovered The accused, In default of s5OO0 bail, was committed for hearing on February 6. Laderman's stock was worth several thousand dollars, on which he had $13,000 insurance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
A Carload of Pugilists.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 30-A special car filled with pugilists en route to Fl Paso left here last night over the Iron Moun- tain road Among the prominent "pugs" in the party were Jim Hall, Johnny Mur- phy, Jimmie Barrie, Edward Conroy and Billie Murphy. Hall says he will train and second Peter Maher Buck Connal- ly, one of Maher's packers, is also with the party. and he thinks Maher should be a to 4 shot in the betting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Hollidayburg, Pa, Jan. 30.-At o'clock this morning a large boiler in the works of the Hollidayburg Iron and Nail com pany exploded. killing five men and in- turing twenty-three, three of whom will die The boiler was blown through the roof 300 feet into midair, and came crash ing down through the roof in another portion of the works.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Reception at Charlotte.

Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 30.-The Liberty bell rolled into the yards of the South ern railway at 7:45 o'clock tonight amid a shower of rockets and a salute from the howitzer of the Queen City Guards of thirteen guns, representing the thir- teen original states. Five thousand peo- pie greeted the bell, and were addressed by Ex-Mayor Brevard and Ex-Mayor Mc- Dowell, the latter descendant of the author of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence, who welcomed the bell and it's escort. Responses were made by Mayor Porter King of Atlanta MT. A. M. Butler of Philadelphia and Henry Clay of Philadelphia. The speeches glowed with patriotism, and were repeatedly cheered. The immense throng then passed across the bell car and viewed the historic relic
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Al AMillionaire.16urdere

Brenhan, Tex, Jan. 30.-Thomas Dwy- CT, a millionaire, was murdered last night by unknown persons fn his office in the center of the business portion of the city, robbery being the purpose. He was then taken to a cistern and thrown in, where his mutilated remains were found. He was 76.years of age and leaves widow and one unnarried child
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
The O. old Never Was Unpacked.

New York, Jan. 30.-W. H. Crossman & Bro. have deposited $1 900 gold bars in the assay office and $100.000 gold coin in the sub-treasury, all taken from the steamer St. Paul. The kegs holding the gold bars were marked l.. Won Hoffman & Co. and Heidelback. Eyeckleheimer & Co.,, showing that they had not been opened on the other side after being shipped from here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
The Runyon Funeral Service.

church in Berlin today at noon in honor of the memory of the late Theodore Run yon, United States ambassador to Ger many. Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern was present as the representative of the emperor. and the entire court, diplomatic corps and several of the imperial and Prussian ministers were in attendance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
HOMEWARD BOUND.
Old Liberty Bell Took Her Departure From Atlanta Amid Great Cheers and
 Much Enthusiasm.

Atlanta, Jan. 30.-Amid the firing of cannon and cheers of people who had gathered to take a last fond look at the Liberty bell, a special train bearing the precious old relic of '76 and it's escort of Philadelphians and Atlantians pulled out of the union depot at 8:30 o'clock this morning.
 The scene about the union depot was memorable one. Shortly before o'clock the special train, consisting of several Pul1E,an cars, was surrounded by an in- teres> d crowd. Everyone was eager to get last look at the old bronze relic and it was with difficulty that the train men were able to move the trains about, so great was the throng.
 The car on which was mounted the bell had black railing around it, but this railing was completely covered with green foliage. At each corner was an inn mense American flag, while smaller ban ners of the stars and stripes were numer- ous. In the center, mounted on a plat form with wheels, which were locked, stood the bell.
 The relic was beautifully decorated with white roses and smilax The plat form was almost covered with bunting and flags. The bell was fastened in place by large oak slabs. while the clapper was stilled by wire and wood.
 Young America was out in force. Boys of all ages, sizes and kinds were there. Newsboys forgot to cry their papers in the general enthusiasm, which they shared, while bootblacks rubbed elbows with aldermen and expressed the keenest regret that the bell was to depart
 When at last the time for departure ar rived and the conductor pulled the bell cord there was a grand cheer, which echoed and re-echoed through the hooks and corners of the depot. Every hat was off, in every hand was a handkerchief, in every breast a heart beat faster, from every throat came cheer, while in the distance sounded the report of cannon, as the precious emblem of American in- dependence, silent but still majestic with eloquence, was drawn slowly out of sight up the Southern railway. The special train spends tonight in Charlotte, N. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31

come from the Armenians. Gregorians, protestants and Catholics of Biridijx, has been received here. The message de- clares that all the Armenians there de- sire to embrace Islamsm.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
Treasury Gold Reserve

Washington, Jan. 30-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $49. .926.003. The withdrawals for the day amounted to 3217, ,500.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-31
want to Dmbr.ce Islamism.

Constantinople, Jans .30.-A telegram addressed to the palace. purporting to