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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
BRUSH FINALLY WINS.

Later-Brush won the fight when the
climax was reached at the late afternoon
. session. DIR. Stuckey, of Louisville, be-
came his paramount ally and the faction
which has formally been unsuccessfully
opposed to the big five" mnority--Bos-
ton Chicago, Philadelphia, New York
and Pittsburg-became the "big seven"
in the American national game. The
coup was recorded during the delayed
meeting which began at O'Clock and
ended at $780, A motion was put to re-
.consider the adoption of the minutes of
the previous meeting. This was carried
by gote of seven to five and the minor
ity realized that Mr.. Brush had outplayed
them in league politics. DIR. Stuckey
voted with the six on the adoption of the
minutes. which leaves the national board
of arbitra ton practically with no author
ity over the national league except as to
minor league matters.
The old members of the national board
were then elected and the membership
remains at four, President Young not
having the right to vote. This question
of membership and authority of the board
will be brought before the spring meeting
Of the league by the five club combina-
ton and another lively tussle Is prom
ised. Brush, Robinson. Byrne and 9TH
ers of~the majority were chatty and smil-
ing over the situation, while Freedman,
Soden, Hart and their colleagues were
glum and reticent after the meeting.
The following board of directors were
elected: Messrs. Freedman, of New
York; Soden, of Boston: Wagner, Of
Washington: Robinson, Of Cleveland;
Won Der Ahe.- of st. Louis, and Stuckey.
Of louisville.
In voting for the arbitration board
the combination Of seven clubs held to-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13

silver question be not agitated at this
session was laid on the table, and Sem
ator Case intro duced a resolution to the
opposite effect of that of Mr.. Hundleys,
which will come up for consideration to-
morrow.
Senator Moody, of Tuscaloosa, intro
duced a resolution providing that the
financial condition of the state be inves-
tigated..
Thanks by resolution were extended to
ex-President Pettus for the able and inn
partial manner in which he has presided
over the senate.
A resolution offered by Senator Bethune
of Bullock, providing that the vote for
state officers be counted, was adopted.
Following is list of the bills intro
duced and referred to appropriate COM
mittees:
S. B. Ex-senator Brownie amend
sections $40, 341, 342 of the code relative
to time of holding state and county cleo
tions. =
S. B. 15--Hundley-To provide a new
charter for the city of Huntsville.
S. B. 16-Robinson-To amend an act to
dissolve injunctions
S. B. 17-Robinson-On the same sub
ject.
s. B. s--Abererombie-To provide a
new charter for. the town of Edwards
vile. = :.
S. B. 19-Bethune-To amend an act to
bar certain classes of witnesses against
the fine and forfeiture fund of Bullock
county. -, ts,s
S. B.2O-Bethune (by requesD-To fix
the time of pleading and setting cases in
the circuit court of Bullock county.
S. B. 21-Chase-To better protect pris-
oners from mob violence.
S. b. 22-Pettus-To secure more COM
petent jurors. 80 ais
s. B. 23-To make appropriations for
expenses of state government.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
THAT CASTLE CASE.
Lawyer Abrahams Explains Why He Ad-
vised His Client to Plead Guilty-Will
Sail for New York Saturday.

London, Nov. 12.-Mr. Bernard Abra-
hams counsel for the defence In the case
of Mrs Walter M. Castle, of San Fran
cisco, who pleaded guilty last week to
charges of shoplifting and was sentenced
to three months imprisonment and sub
sequently pardoned, has sent to the office
of the Southern Associated Press the fol-
lowing communication:
1t would appear from summary of
the opinions of the American press pub
lished in yesterday afternoons papers
that surprise Is felt that Mrs Castle in
view of the medical evidence, should
have been instructed to plead guilty. The
present state of the English In regard
to the insane prisoners has been over
looked. Sir Edward Clarke stated in
court that If the law of England stood
as 1T did in 1883 he would have advised
the prisoner to plead not guilty and con-
tested the case so as to show the jury
that she was not responsible for what she
did, in consequence of her mental state
and she would have been, therefore, en-
titled to verdict of not guilty In view
of the absence of felonious intent, which
the English law regards as essential.
An act was passed In 1883 relating to
the trial of lunatics which provides that
the jury shall return q verdict that the
accused was guilty at the time of COM
hitting the act of which he or she was
accused, though insane. Thereupon the
court must record the verdict and order
the accused to be imprisoned during her
matesty's pleasure.
In view Of this extraordinary and in
human state of the law Mrs. Castles ad-
visers decided to enter plea of guilty.
English legal circles approve the course
taken as the best and the home secre-
tary's decision in favor of Mrs. Castles
release justified the soundness Of the
counsel's advice.
Mr. and Mrs Castle hope to sail from
Southampton for New York on Satur-
day, but If they are pursued by curiosity
seekers they win sail from France under
assumed names.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
IN THE NECK.
Is Where the Mississippi Railroad Com
mission Gave 1t to the Railroads.&c.
Sweeping Freight Rate Reduction

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 12.-The Miss.s-
sippi railroad commission, after three
days session, during which it wrestled
with freight rates, has adjourned. In
spite of vigorous protests from all roads
doing business in the state, and their
claim that much lower freight rates
would send them into the hands of receiv-
ers, the commission ordered reductions
averaging about 20 per cent. The origi-
nal order of the board was for a 40 per
cent reduction, but on statements and
protests by the roads the order was mod
flied about one-half and gracefully ac-
cepted by the roads. The schedule on III
roads except the Illinois Central was
fixed and its officers summoned here at
the December meeting The commits
sioners claim that many thousand dol
lars will thus be saved to the people of
the state annually.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13

gether against the five and that ended
the struggle for the present.
1t developed today that Vice-President
Dehler, of the Louisville club, and not
DR.. Stuckey. voted at yesterdays meet
ing In Stuckey's absence, with the "big
five when the amendment to the national
agreement came up. This made the tie
vote, and necessitated hard laboring with
Stuckey on Byrne's part today. This
delayed the meeting six hours
Sunday ball, 1t is said on reliable au-
thority, was used as a club to drive
Stuckey into the Brush camp. Brush,
Robinson and others said they would not
day rates with Louisville in their cities.
Soden, of Boston, said he did not believe
anything except arguments had been
used on Stuckey to win him over Freed
man said he had either been wheedled
or coerced.
The league will meet again tomorrow
morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
IRON AND STEEL
Show an Improved Dema nd--Westerl
Market Most Favorable.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 12,--The American
Manufacturer, in its edition tomorrow.
will say concerning the iron and steel
trade outlook:
Our reports this week show that the
close of the present campaign has great
ly increased confidence, and given a
much better tone to business. Although
greatly exaggerated reports In regard to
the resumption of industrial activity have
been circulated, the iron and steel mar
ket undoubtedly shows improved fea-
lures. The western market shows the
most favorable prospects. Chicago re-
ports a radical change in tone and the
best weeks business since last spring
Cincinnati reports better business, and
Cleveland trade has materially improved
New York reports no marked improve
ment In the demand for heavy material
At all points pig iron prices seem to be
advancing. There has been no change in
finished products, but larger demand
for sheets Is reported.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
THE sENAToRSHIP.

1t was reported today that the joint
caucus for nominating a United States
senator would be held tomorrow night,
but tonight the friends representing the
interests of the various candidates are
consulting together to decide whether or
not it will be admissible to postpone the
caucus until Monday night. 1t Will
doubtless be known late tonight or early
in the morning what has been determin-
ed.
AS the time for nomination approaches
the contest grows warmer and is exciting
the attention of the members of the leg
islature to the extent that little else VIII
be done until the matter is decided.
There is a strong lobby here from every
section of the state, and prominent hg-
ures in the affairs of Alabama are en-
countered at every turn.
The headquarters of the different cam
didates are scenes of great political ac-
tivity. No stone is being left unturned
by their respective supporters TO pro
mote the success of their choice. 1t is
conceded by everyone who has correctly
observed the trend of affairs that neither
candidate has a walk over, and quick
work will not be made of the selection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
BILLS INTRODUCED.

On call of counties the following bills
were introduced:
House Bill, by Mr. Reynolds to
amend section 3739 of code of Alabama.
Revision of laws
2--By Mr.. Reynolds--To authorize the
commissioners court Of Chiffon county to
lay off said county into four commission
ers' districts and provide the manner of
eIecting the county commissioners. Lo-
cal legislation.
BY Mr.. Hearn--To ascertain the
number of bales of cotton grown and
ginned in the state of Alabama. Agri-
culture.
4-By Mr.. Smith, of Dallas--To make
appropriation for the ordinary expenses
Of the state for interest on the public
debt and for public schools. Appropria-
tons.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
DIR. cAsTLE.s PLURALITY.

San Diego, Cal. Nov 12-Complete
official returns from the Seventh Con-
gressional district give Dr. Castle, fusion,
ers, republican. 1884; Castle, 1924
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
A PLAIN INAUGURAL.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 12.-(Special)-
Colonel and Adjutant-General Harvey ~,
Jones. of the state troops, today stated
that he had received request from Gov
ernor-elect Joseph T. Johnston, that no
military display be made at the inaugu-
ration on December l. Governor john
ston stated that he desires simple and
ouiet Inaugural without the usual deco
rations. Colonel Jones stated that he
does not presume to question Governor
Johnstons wisdom in this decision, but
that he regrets 1t on account of his own
personal pride in the state troops. :.
he said, and l like to show them off. We
had prepared for a great day until
received the governors request on yes
terday and in compliance Herewith
have prepared and sent out circular re-
calling all invitations for participation
in the inaugural.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
IN THE SENATE.

In the senate this morning the resolution
of Senator Hundley, Of Madison, intro
duced on yesterday. to the effect that the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

SUPREME 0OOh1 1ISSioiC@r''
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 12.-The follow
ing decisions were rendered py lhe su-
preme court today:
BRICKELL, C. j.
City council of Sheffield VS. Joe Har-
ris. appeal from Colbert circuit court; al
firmed.
TT. L. Mcconnell VS.. Meridian Sash and
blind Factory appeal from Birmingham
city court; reversed and remanded
Ella l.. Gravlee VS.. Lee w. Wllllams,
appeal from Walker circuit court; affirm
ed.
COLEMAN, j.
Joel It. Dennis VS.. The State of Ala
hama. appeal from jackson circuit court ;
reversed and remanded.
E. C. Johnson eft al. VS.. Joseph Rogers
ct al, appeal from Etowah chancery
court; affirmed.
Robert N. Aston ct al. VS.. E. c. Mar
shall eft al, appeal from BARBOUR chdh-
Gerry court; affirmed.
HEAD, J.
Etowah Mining company and Alfalfa
Mining and Manufacturing company vs.
Obal Christopher, as receiver, etc., ap-
peal from Gadsden city court; reversed
and remanded. -''-
The Warrior Coal and Coke company
vs. the Mabel Mining company, appeal
from jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
Bette Selden Bailey VS.. Joseph Selden,
appeal from Perry chancery court; af-
firmed.
Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad
company VS.. Austin Nj. South, appeal
from Birmingham city court; reversed
and remanded.
HARALsON. j..
e. s. Whaley VS.. w. H. Wilson, appeal
from Pike chancsry court; reversed and
remanded. tesilt.t l.a
Peter Dulo ct al. VS.. Virgil M. Miller
ct al, appeal from Walker chancery
court; affirmed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-13

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 12.-The follow
ing decisions were rendered by the su-
nreme court today:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Baron Maurice de HirSch

wonderful career was that which came
to a close when Baron Hirsch, the great
Hebrew philanthrcpist, was called to his
reward. Combining his liberality almost ex-
clusively to the Jewish people, he must
nevertheless. be given rank as one of the
greatest. If not the greatest, of those nine
teenth century characters who have done
what they could to ameliorate the suffer-
inSs of those who through no fault of their
own were the victims of distressing condi-
tons In the face of tremendous opposi-
tion-for anti-Jewish sentiment was a power
in every European country and still is SO in
some nations that deem themselves great
Baron Hirsch planned and put into execu-
ton schemes of benevoIence so vast as to
overshadow all similar enterprises At this
time there does not appear to be any re-
liable estimate of the immense amount of
money expended by him in mis- absolutely
unselhsh endeavors to better the condition
OF thousands of his fellow beings He was
ever ready to relieve any form of distress
He poured out millions in order that the
ignorant might receive such practical edu-
cation as they were most in need Of, and
his halid was never withheld when by the
purchase OF land and the mechanism by
which it could be made valuable it was
possible to establish colonies The name
OF Maurice de Hrsch will long be honored
by appreciative mankind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Girls Wash Frockss
Waists and BlOuses.

Children's clothes must not be
mere miniatures of grown folks
wear or the childish charm is lost;
they need a style all of their own
There are a few makers who appre-
ciate the needs and are successful in
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Each Observation-Disclosures -
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SPECIAL.
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large sleeves. full skirts. An extraordinary value
All SIZES Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 40
cd hoor ........--..........i Nth st. blds)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22


ceeded the pleasures of realization, for the
highly esteemed Salt Lake Tribune, notwith-
standing Utahs statehood has been
achieved, has no confidence whatever in
international arbitration. The Tribune is a
believer, of course. in the doctrines which
are accepted by those who will meet here
this week to do what they can to abolish
war with all its attendant horrors. and it
Is anxious that an amicable agreement may
be reached by Great Britain and the United
States, but it is quite respondent. Says the
Tribune:
Still we do not believe that the time is
ripe for the change, because the world is
not yet, we fear. ready for 1t. We fear it
VIII not yet succeed because the rule of
love and perfect justice has not come to
airy nation. The metallic age is upon the
"orlo. In great measure machinery is
GROWING from employment poor men. The
Srm OF steel usurps the work of the arm of
nesh; the eagles and hawks among men are
drawing to their eyries the worlds wealth.
and the birds that have no beaks and talons
20 10 their defenseless nests supperless
Inc world is being run by intellect; the
hearts OF men are becoming shriveled in
their breasts; and while this continues a
var sometimes. despite it's wrongs and sac
rlhceS, is necessary to clear the atmosphere
ana TO rouse into action a nations latent
patriotism and sense of right and to drive
away the evil thoughts which come with
sore and unjust ifiabe sufferings. Moreover
lhere are still vast areas of the earth
where intolerable wrongs have been suf-
Tered Tor years and ages, and such lands
can only be cleansed by a mighty blood
atonement."
innings must be going wrong in Utah or
the trumpet of the Gentiles would not give
forth such sanguinary sounds. The ogre of
Mormonism may be stretching himself pre-
paratory to engaging in another encounter
with the adversary who thought he had the
giant downed forever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

That the House Committee on Reform in
the Civil Service will do otherwise than re-
port favorably on the bill which has for its
object the extension of the civil service
law. 50 that it shall include the municipal
government of the District and the Offices
of the Recorder of Deeds and the Register
of Wills, is most improbable No adverse
reason that has even the appearance of
soundness can be advanced by those who
may feel inclined to oppose the measure
for the experience of the general govern
ment with the law which the District Com
missioners now seek to have broadened has
resulted in the accumulation of testimony
which cannot be overthrown even by the
combined efforts of cunning advocates of
the spells system The committee yester-
day gave hearing to the District Commits
sioners. to President Edison, Rev. DR..
Mackay Smith and Mr.. Siddons of the Civil
service Reform Association, to President
Woodward of the Washington Board of
Trade, President Proctor of the Civil Sery-
Ice Commission. eX-CommisSioner Lyman
and Mr.. Edwin Willitts, ex-Assistant Sec
rotary OF Agriculture. Argument was of
course, all on one side OF the question but
that OF itself was evidence of the rapidity
with which the civil service reform move
ment has advanced; a few years ago the
spoilsmen would have been present In great
force and would have enjoyed the sympa-
thetic support of any congressional COM
mittee- No city IN the country Is more
thoroughly devoted to the cause of civil
service reform than Is the national capital;
not that II has had any such experiences as
have been common to New York and Phila-
delphia and Chicago, but because 1t has
seen how admirably the civil service idea
works when 1t Is given a chance Con-
sress will be forgiven for leaving undone
some of the things which this community
would like to see done if it will pass this
civil service extension bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Is War n Necessftyf

When Utah's representatives were plead
Ing for statehood they Invariably insisted
that it was the only thing eeded to make
that interesting and pictureque subdivision
of the republic the most desirable of earth
ly places of abode. Consequent upon state
hood would come all manner of millennial
conditions; Mormons and gentiles would be-
come bosom friends. the mountains clan
their hands for JOY. the crystal streams
sing anthems Of praise. the lion and the
lamb lie down together without damage to
the lamb. and the nations of earth learn
war no more. But. as so many rural debat-
ing societies have recently decided, the
pleasures OF anticipation must have ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

Russell Sage characterizes the proposition
TO establish a three-cent street-railway fare
as "confiscauon-' But IL harsh terms
counted for anything, Mr.. Sage would long
since have experienced unpleasant effects
from the comments of people who objected
to his transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Sor(liI.

There RE men, / suppose" she remark
ed, pensively, who are engaged to more
than one girl at the same time"
Yes" he answered; but I'm not one of
them"
I'm glad to hear you say that. 1t Is so
frivolous and insincere"
''Of course. And there's no reason why
man shouldn't mako one engagement ring
go all the way around. il he only takes his
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Summer Shirts
For Men and Boys.
Three Special Values.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

The depression which the Raines law may
have caused in New York's saloon enter
prises seems to be counterbalanced by an
unprecedented activity in the hotel BUSH
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

Paderewskis donation of ten thousand
dollars for the encouragement of American
musicians will cause him to be kindly re-
membered by the artistic public. He would
earn still more gratitude by doing some
thing to discourage the American song
Writer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

TIE fact that Ex-Governor Russell is q
youEg man seems to move some people to
argue that even if he gets no more out of
the democratic nomination than the ex-
perience it will do him good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

Only one hundred and thirty-one men were
at work on the new city post-office building
today say those who are in charge Of the
construction. The inf1ammable roof Is still
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

II affairs in South Africa continue to
complicate themselves England will pres
entity have to be reminded that there ever
was such thing as the Schomburgk line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22

Lieutenant Peary's proposition to discover
the North Pole for two hundred thousand
dollars might meet with more consideration
Ii he would explain just what we are to
do with it after we get it,