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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
DIED IN A. HAY LOFT.
The End at Selma of Prominently Con- neeted in lynchburg, Va.--Congestiye
 Chill Took Him of.

Selma, July 31.-(Special.)-W. D. Cos by, white man of good address, who has been in the city several days without funds, went into Lockhart's livery stable this afternoon and asked for place to lie down. He was told to lie on a cot in the office. Later he went up stairs and laid down on the hay.
 About dark he was found cold in death. Papers on his person identify him and show that he is prominently connected in Lynchburg, Va. It is thought death was caused from a congestive chill.
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norreoted casualty List.

Philadelphia, July s1.-The official a..i re, es mort to the Pennsylvania officers stated that fortv-two persons were killed in the Atlantic City disaster. The number .i,s re ported injured is fifty-four.. All the Kill ed except the Reading engineer were Tn the Pennsylvania Railroad companys cars. that the Pennsylvania railroad train had the right of way, the red light being turned against the Reading train, and It remains in that position at the present time. The interlocking system is used at this point, and as the wreck occurred there. the signal cannot be changed until the Wreckage is removed.
 ; In addition to this the Pennsylvania Railroad company officials have the tes- timony of the engineer, and the tower man is a Reading company employe. The Pennsylvania railroad being the junior company--that is to say laying tracks after the Reading was built had to bear all the expense of the improve merit and the expense of the building and maintenance of the tower. It also pays the salaries of the employees In the
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tower, but the Reading company ap- points them.
Three Signals Against Him.


 Camden, N. J., July 31.-Station Master Bodine of the West Jersey and Seashore road says that he learned that Engineer Farr of the Reading train passed three signals, all against him, before the train crashed intS the West Jersey excursion train. The first signal was 2000 feet away, and Is known as the distance sig nal. Then he had to pass home signal, and finally the block signal at the cross- ing.
 Engineer Greiner of the excursion train told Bodine that he had stopped before reaching the crossing and blew his whis- tie to get the operator to give him the clear signal. He got clear signal and started. He could not see the Reading train, but saw cloud of dust, indicating its approach. Farr had ample time to stop his train, but made no effort.
 It Is also rumored that there was some one in the cab talking to Farr at the time of the accident, but this could not be con- firmed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
QUICK TIME.
Transfer of Blue Jackets From California tc
 Norfolk in Less Than Five Days.

Washington, July 31.-Word was re- ceived at the navy department today that the special train carrying 100 men of the crew of the Charleston from Mare Island, California, to Norfolk, had ar rived at the latter point, making the trip by the Southern route in four days and twenty-three hours, breaking all pre- vious records for similar trans-conti- mental journeys. Until recently enlisted men were exchanged between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts by way of Panama, consuming an average of thirty-hve days, during which the mems services were lost to the navy, although their pay and subsistence went on. The ad- vantage of the new transit system would be very great in time of sudden hostili- lies
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
TissMMANY COMES ID TAW The Executive Committee h. dorses Bryan and Sewall AND THE VOTE WAS 71 TO 4 Much Indignation in Colorado at the Action of the Republican State Committee. ENDORSEMENT SECURED BY TRICKERY It May Be Annulled-Democratsa and Popu- lists May Fuse on Electors in North
 Carolina-W Washington Will Be
 the Political Center.
AND THE VOTE WAS 71 TO 4
ENDORSEMENT SECURED BY TRIcKERY

New York, July 31.-At a meeting of the executive committee of Tammany Hall this afternoon the following resolution, which was offered by John c. Sheehan, was adopted bya vote of Il to 4:
 Resolved, That the executive commit tee of the democratic organization of the city and county of New York; in regular meeting assembled in Tammany Hall, does hereby accept and approve the nom- nation of William J. Bryan of Nebraska and Arthur Sewall of Maine as the wise determination of the democratic nation al convention recently held in Chicago, and we pledge our loyal and hearty sup port of their candidacy.
 Nothing was said, however, about the democratic platform.
 Those who voted in the negative subse- quently withdrew their opposition and the resolution was then formally adopted unanimously.
 A meeting of the general committee of Tammany Hall to arrange for Bryan and Sewall ratificatio meeting will prob ably be called tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
NO MONEY IN COFFEE. That is, IfYou Try to Raise It On Mexican n.4Sl Soil.

Washington, July 31.-Consul Schaefer, at Vera Cruz, in a report to the state de- partment on a new tax placed by the Vera Cruz legislature on coffee and to- bacco planting, warns Americans against embarking in the coffee raising industry, and cites figures to show that in those parts of Mexico with which he is familiar, the stories of great wealth to be gained by coffee planters does not ap- ply. On land costing $10 an acre 1t ap- pears from his figures that it would cost over $94 in four years to get $93 in re- turns. He declares that the average an- nual product is nearer one-half pound per tree than three pounds, as often stated
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who are gold men, will also resign, and Ex-Judge McGrath and MT. Stevenson will be elected to succeed them. After this change in affairs, which is made in the interest of harmony, a campaign committee will be organized with Judge McGrath as chairman and MT. Steven son as one of the leading members. Chairman Stevenson in an interview this afternoon practically authorized the fore going statements.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
rwo of Them Renublicans.

Jacksonville Fla, July s1.-A call has been issued to the sound money" dem- ocrats of Florida to meet in Jacksonville August and select delegates to attend the meeting at Indianapolis, which will arrange for naming a gold democratic ticket. The call Is signed by Arthur Meigs. J. J. Munoz, B. H. Barnett, H. G. Baird and H. H. Buckman, all of this city Barnett, Munoz and Baird are bankers. Buckman is assistant United States attorney. Barnett and Meigs have always been known as republicans.
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s.sound Money" Movement at Kansas City

Kansas City, Mo, July S1.-Two hundred or more sound money democrats met last night and perfected the organ ization of the National Democratic club of Jackson county, with Judge Black as. president. Judge Krauthoff, who repre- scented Missouri at the Chicago conven- tion, made a report. Cleveland's name was wildly cheered. Township organiza- tion of Kansas City and county will at once be undertaken.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
PARSONS CRIED FRAUD.
But He Made Votes for Democracy-T
 poosa for Johnston.

Alexander City. July 31.--(Special)- Lew Parsons and Dolly Haughman cried fraud to the populites here today. Par sons speech made votes for democrats. F The democrats had a rousing meeting tonight and speeches were made by Thompson Smith and Col. T. L Bulger. The fires are burning brightly for Joe Johnston and democracy in Talapoosa You may count on a solid majority from this ceurty.
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Granted an Extension.

Detroit, Mich, July 31.-The Holland & Emory company, lumber dealers of East Tawas, Mich, have asked for an extension of credit. At meeting of the company's creditors held in this city yes- terday a statement submitted by the company showed assets of $2,1000 900 and liabilities of s1,20OO00. An extension of credit for five years was agreed upon and l.. IT. Graves of Buffalo was appoint ed general manager of the company,
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TOOK THE LASHES.
A Georgia Negro Given the Alternative of the Scourge or the Rope-Struck Out
 for Alabama.

Atlanta, July 31.-A special from Rome to the Constitution says that Tom Evans negro, attempted an assault on a young lady named Long twenty-five miles down the Decatur railroad on Thursday. Evans was captured and given his choice be- tween being lynched and taking 100 lashes. He chose the lashes. They were duly given and he was turned loose. Evans started at once for the Alabama line
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
DENVER PRESS INDIGNANT.
The Endorsement of Mckinley and Hobart
 Secured by Trickery.

The lndorsement Of McKinIey Hnu HObaf6
 Secured by Trickery.
 Denver, Col, July 31.-Every daily newspaper in the city condemns the con- duct of the majority of the republican state committee for their action in in- dorsing Mckinley and Hobart. The fact has been shown that the Denver men who held proxies for remote counties se- cured them by misrepresentation. and their action will not be indorsed. Lead ing business men are deploring the effect this action will produce, and they pre- dict defeat of the republican state tick ct and the return to power of the popu- lists. The effort to cal1 the state com mittee together again at an early da te to repudiate the action of yesterday will be strongly pushed.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
At Grass Valley, Cal.

Grass Valley, Cal, July a.-A fire broke out last evening in ArgalPs opera house and rapidly spread until the whole block was ablaze. Twenty-Five houses and business premises were totally ds- stroyed, and twelve others partially burned. The total loss is about $150,0 900. The fire is believed to have been of ie- cendiary origin. ef
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Trouble in the q'silor's Trade.

New York, July 31.-- There is trouble between the brotherhood of tailors and the contractors associa tion. the mem bers of which have decided to open theif shops Sunday morning. and if they cans not get the brotherhood will engage nons union hands to do the work.
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Funeral of MT. Robert Garrett.

Baltimore. Md, July 31.-The remains of Robert Garrett who died at Deer Park, Md, last Wednesday,. were in- tered in Green Mount cemetery today. The funeral services were conducted at Grace Protestant Episcopal church by Rev. Percy Hall at 10 o'clock this morn ing The special musical service was elaborate and included several of Mir. Garrett's favofite hymns, sung by a uuartptte
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Frank M. Baker & Go.

Baltimore, July 1.-Messrs. Frank M. Baker and George H. Forney, individual 1y, and trading as Frank M. Baker & Co.,, dealers in chinaware, 307 West German street today made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The assets are about $50, 900 and the liabilities about the same. The assignment, 1t is said, is due entirely to depression in business.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
WHISKY MAKING STOPS TO-DAY.
All the Bourbon and Rye Distilleries in
 Kentucky in the Agreement.

Louisville, July 31.-Whisky making in Kentucky will be almost totally sus- pended tomorrow for a period of eighteen months The committee appointed at meeting of Kentucky distillers on July 10 to bring about a suspension agreement met today and announced that they had signed all the bourbon and rye distiller- ies in the 2h per cent allotment pro- v;ded for
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BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Jenkins Cycle Company.

Chicago, July 31.-The Jenkins Cycle company manufacturers of the Napo- leon wheel. made an assignment yester day. The deed of assignment places the assets at $109,900, and the liabilities at $77, ,163. The failure is said to be due to slow collections,
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seaver & Abbott Manufacturing Company

Seavef & Appott ManuIacourlng company
 Chicago, July 31.-The Seaver and Ab- bolt Manufacturing company assigned today to Henry c. Seayer for the bene- fit of creditors. The firm is a consolida- tion of the Abbott Buggy company and the H. c, Seaver Manufacturing com pany. The assets are scheduled at $300,- 900 and the liabilities $400,000. General depression in business is given as the cause of the failure.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
There May Be Fusion in Missouri.

state convention adjourned sine die at 2 o'clock this evening, after having nomi- mated a state ticket and elected seven teen presidential electors. The state committee was empowered to fuse with the democrats on an equitable division of offices. E,
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Reorganization of the Michigan Democrats
 Committee.

Detroit, Mich, July a.-ElIiott Steven son will in few days resign as chairman of the democratic state central commit tee. The committee will be called togeth- CT immediately thereafter. and Fred A. Baker will be elected to succeed him., O. B. Warner and s. A. Douglass, msmbers of the committee from the First district,
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St. John Begins Active Work Monday.

New York; July a.-Mr. William F. St. John, treasurer of the national silver committee and of the national democrat ic committed when asked today about the conflicting claims of Chicago. Wash ington and this city for designation as the national headquarters of the two par ties, said that the rooms taken by him at the Bartholdi hotel are nothing more than treasurer's quarters for the two parties at present. At some future time he said that Chairman Jones of the dem ocratic committee and Chairman Lane of the silver committee will designate a city at which national headquarters will be located. Mir. St. John said that he has no knowledge as to when the matter will be determined. He added that on Mon- day active campaign work will be begun from his quarters at the Bartholdi. The rooms which have been hired outnumber those engaged by the republicans and comprise the entire parlor floor of the hotel.
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As to rusion in North carolina.


 Raleigh, N. O.. July 31.-In accordance with the terms of a resolution adopted by vote of 29 to by the democratic state committee, expressing desire for electoral fusion with the populists, Dem- ocratic State Chairman Manly and Pop ulist State Chairman Marion Butler had a conference here tonight regarding the terms upon which such fusion can be eff fected All this is merely preliminary, as the populists say nothing definite can be done until their state convention >ad- journs. The democrats assert that the rural silver voters, both populists and democrats, are enthusiastic for fusion, and that the populists are making de- mands upon their delegates to the state convention to vote for fusion. It Is ad- mitted that unless all silver elements get together the republicans will carry the state. The republican state committee men say they will at their next meeting propose to give the republican candidates all of North Caroina's electoral vote.
 Senator Pritchard Unbosons Himself.
 Washington, July 31.-Senator Pritch- ard left for his home in North Carolina k1bis evening, after protracted confer ence with Vice Chairman Apsley of the congressional campaign committee. The senator Is quite satisfied with the situa- Hon as he finds it in his state.
 For the first time in the history of North CafOlna, Salu ne, we nave an election law that will insure all parties a fair count and an honest election. Under such auspices" he said, Mckinley is bound to carry the state. The republi- cans have had their electoral candidates in the field for long time, and an active canvass is being made"
 When asked how it was that he, an ardent friend of free silver. could so earnestly espouse the republican plat form MT Pritchard replied as follows: sI am silver man, and am just as earn estly in favor of the free coinage of that metal now as I ever was, but I do not propose to accept free silver coupled with free trade, free corruption, free fraud and free everything else that is bad. I will vote for free coinage whenever the occasion presents itself as an Independ- ent proposition, but I do not intend to use it as club to beat down everything else that is good, I believe the republi- can declaration for international d. lism is better for the country. coupled with protection, than the democratic declaration for free silver, coupled with free trade.
 "The republicans never had better opening before in our state than now presents itself, and I am quite confident that we will carry North Carolina for Mckinley"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

Soap contains lye-lye rots clothes
eats the fibre. Use less soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Key to a Perplexing Situation.

Key to Perplexing Situation.-The
Presidential campaign upon which the
country has already entered presents the
most complex political situation which
has been witnessed in the United States
since the civil war. The Republican and
Democratic parties are shaken to their
centers by clashing opinions upon the
silver question. The Populist party, and
the possibility if rot probability of, a
distinct free coinage party with Presi-
dental ticket OF its own, serve to increase
the confusion and perplexity in which
even intelligent and candid observers find
themselves. 1t is at such time that the
reader of Public Opinion appreciates the
value of paper that gives him fair
unbiased, well'proportioned statement
from week to week Of the facts and of the
drift OF discussion. Public Opinion gives
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but this is the thing Tor which it will be
especially sought during the next eight
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Marriages.

At st. Johnsbury, April 7, by Rev H. M.
Douglas, Elbridge G Farnsworth, of Bar
net and Miss Frances G. Carr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

Save $50 to 500 worth of clothes
year by using less soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

Teeth Extracted.-Dr. Stevens, dentist
of Bradford, who is having wonderful
success extracting teeth without pain by
the aid of the electric vibrator, has
extracted teeth for over 500 people at
St Johnsbury, which is good proof that
the doctor has frst.class method.
Everybody sick or well can have any
number CT teeth extracted, without the
least danger. We are glad to learn that
the doctor will be at the st. Johnsbury
House again Tuesday, April IA, for one
day only. Have your teeth extracted
and enjoy life
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Professor Topper skiIlfuI Analyst.

fTOieSSOT upper Skiiiiui Analyst.
Our University Extension lecture will
examine tonight the claims of Poe and
Hawthorne to place among the ilustri-
Gus names in American literature. No
one interested in Americas share in the
worlds work can afford to lose sight Of
the influence of her literature in moulding
national character, Prof. Tuppers great
service to us, and this ought not to be
lost sight Of, is an added stimulus to pre-
else and correct Interpretation of an
authors intention. In the current num-
Der of a Philadelphia periodical he has
earned our gratitude by sympathetic
survey of the novels Of Charles Kingsley,
and enlivens his picture with some fine
glimpses of Kingsley's charming per-
sonality Our own beloved Whittier
said of Kingsley's "Hypatia," "The
echoes OF his rare and beautiful lyrics
never die out of my memory" Our lee
turer thinks that no word paintings in
literary history are more faithful or
more delicately poetic than the land
scapes in Westward Ho," which "has
for its background that part of England
that Kingsley loved best"
The closing sentence in this study of
Kingsley shows how deeply the professor
goes toward the heart OF things, and
why ones estimate of our own authors
may be heightened by his judicious sum-
mary of their excellencies and defects.
"We feel that what this man was is
after all more important than what he
did; that our deepest lessons are to be
derived from our contact with rich,
strong nature, and useful and splendid
manhood"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
The Guards BaII.-A gallery full wit

Inc uuaTuS Dah.-A Raliery luh VIII
messed the Guards go through the
maneuveres of the skirmish run in STAN
ley Opera House last Thursday night
The boys were well drilled and performed
the movements in good time. They were
heartily applauded by the audience and
received many compliments. After the
drill about As couples danced out the
numbers Of a good programme to the
music Of the St. Johnsbury orchestra.
Refreshments were served in the hall at
II, and few hours later the ball was
over. Despite the bad weather the enter
tainment was success, and the boys
came out more than whole financially.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Button Hole Companies Prof. A. l..

DuLtOu~IioiC NOuipduSo' Il iol' ~ ~
Hardy and Crawford Ranney attended
the annual meetings of the Reece and
International ButtonHole Companies
at Portland Tuesday. These are the d.
rectors of the Reece: Francis A. Shea,
Frank L. Cady, Theophilus King, David
Z. Harding, James Phelan. The direct
ors of the International are Messrs. Shea
and Cady, George Hill, Emerson Hall and
Crawford Ranney OF st. Johnsbury. The
officers for both companies are the same
and are as follows: President, Mr. Shea
secretary, Clarence Hale; assistant secre-
tary and treasurer, Mr.. Cady. Both
companies are in excellent condition and
no new director was chosen in place of
the late president OF both companies,
John Reece.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Births.

At Lyndon, March 81, a son to Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Carter.
At Lyndonvile, March 81, a daughter,
Mary Beatrice, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lemere.
At Lyndonville, March 81, a son, Henry
Elias, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cadran.
At Lyndonville, April s, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Ahern.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

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