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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
OFFICIALLY IGNORANT.
The State Department Has No Adyices
of the Invasion of British
Guiana.

Washington, June 20.-Secretary Olney
ter. are still officially ignorant of the re-
ported invasion of British Guiana by
Venezuelan police. The matter Is one be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela, and
this government has no interest In the
case excepting in so far as 1t involves the
boundary dispute which the Venezuelan
commission Is now investigating. The
denial of the foreign office that there had
been any conflict, or, in fact any trouble
whatever in the disputed territory be-
tween Venezuelan police and British SUBJ
jects, seems to dispose of the latest phase
of the matter, and the negotiations now
proceeding towards an arbitration agree
ment between Great Britain and the
United States will not be interrupted.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador, had an Interview this morning
with Secretary Olney. Sir Julian has in
formed Mr.. Andrade that he will receive
any proposal concerning the boundary
dispute which Venezuela may desire to
make to the British government. 1t Is
probable that some agreement will be
reached by Sir Julian and Mr.. Olney in a
short time, and their conference today
probably had reference to that subject.
ing between Great Britain and the United
States on the subject of arbitration Of all
disputes in which the two countries may
be involved are understood to be pro-
crossing favorably, but what effect such
an agreement will have in the Venezuelan
boundary dispute Is a matter of con-
lecture.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
FlENDS WITH HATCHETS
Attack an Old Lady and Her Adopted Daugh-
ter at Bayou Goula, La. --Maidens
Terrible Story

New Orleans, June 20.-News was re-
ceived here today. in a special to the
Daily states, dated Bayou Goula, La. of
q horrible double murder at that village
some time last night.
Mrs. Tclesphore Landry, highly re-
gpected old lady, and her adopted daugh-
ter, Miss Madeline Hebert, were the vic
TINS They lived in small house about
q mile from the station at Bayou Goula.
There were no male occupants Of the
house. Screams were heard in the direc-
tion of their house about midnight. Peo-
pie who went to see what was the mat
ter found the old lady dead and her
daughter mortally wounded. Both had
been frightfully cut up, and the floor was
covered with blood. Mrs. Landry's
throat had been cut from ear to ear, evil
dently with razor, and she had also
been stabbed in the breast. The young
lady had been cut with hatchet across
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
DEATH WAS NEAR HOBART.
His Train Was Behind Section Which Was
Wrecked-The Escape Was Mar
row Indeed.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 20.-Early this
morning two sections of the westbound
freight train collided near Wall station,
ON the Pennsylvania railroad. Two
freight cars were derailed and thrown
against the eastbound track directly in
front of No. 20, the fastest vestibuled
train between Pittsburg and New York.
With two engines pulling her, No. 20
smashed into the wrecked freight cars at
full speed. Engineer Mcintyre of the
leading engine jumped and was severely
injured. Both engines, the combination
baggage and mail car, two express cars
and one sleeper we're derailed and dam
aged. Nearly all of the passengers were
badly shaken up by the shock. So far as
Is known none were seriously injured. The
escape from terrible accident was mar
row. 1t was the first section of the At
lantic express, and carried "a number of
delegates and others who attended the
ST. Louis convention.
Following the first section closely, but
promptly sgnalfed and stopped, were
sections bearing the Quay party, the cor
respondents train and the private car of
Senator Sewell having on board Hon.
Garrett A. Hobart, the vice presidential
nominee. News of the accident preceded
the train, and at each stopping place ply
scians were in readiness to act, but their
services were not required.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
"REV0LUTION OVER"
A lacoIIo Dispatch Announces That Qua
temala Had a Political
Chill

Washington, June 20.-Guatemala has
had another attempt at revolution, If the
little uprising which occurred there dur
ing the past few days can be dignified
as such. The state department got news
Of the affair on Thursday from Mr. Prin-
gle, charge d daffaires of the United States
at Guatemala City. He telegraphed that
the revolutionary outbreak took place
near the Salvador frontier; that "Chis-
qumala, their commander" was killed,
and that several important people were
arrested. To-day this laconio dispatch
came from Mr.. Pringlei Revolution
over"
Mr.. Calvo, the Costa Rican minister
here today received telegram from Mr..
Loza Arriaga, minister from Guatemala
to the United States, who Is now In this
country, saying that the outbreak was
nothing more than the rebellion and q
fight of prisoners in a jail.
Mr.. Loza Arriaga says that peace is
perfect throughout the republic. The
news is of a political character, accord
ing to Mr.. Calvo. He attaches no special
Importance to the disorder, which might
occur in any JAIL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

houn, c. w. Cooper of Dallas; alternates,
]. A. Dudley of Chiffon, w. A. Porter Of
Cleburne.
Fifth district-A. J. Driver of Cham
bers, W. d. McCurdy of Lowndes; alter
mates, G. A. Sorrell of Tallapoosa, M. M.
Smith of Autauga.
Sixth district-H. B. Foster of Tuska-
loosa, Sam Carpenter of Greene; alter
mates, j. II. Moody, w. C. Jemison of
Tuscaloosa.
Seventh district-L. L. Cochran of De-
Kalb, G. G. Almon of Franklin; alter
mates, b. Fallen of Limestone d. l..
Hodges of Lauderdale.
Ninth district-C. E. Waller of Hale,
J. w. Tomlinson of jefferson; alternates,
A. P. Howison of Bibb, L. L. Lee of Per-
ry.
The delegation is regarded here as a
particularly strong one. Congressman
Bankhead is being discussed by some of
the metropolitan democratic papers in
connection with the temporary chair
manship of the national convention. 1t
will be remembered that he presided over
this deliberations of the recent state con-
vention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
AND 1T BORES OUTSIDERS.
"Fifth Wheel'' Muddle in Mississippi AS
sumes Personal Hue.

Brandon, Miss, June 20.-The muddle
over the election by the late free silver
convention of five delegates at large to
the national democratic convention,
when the state is only entitled to four,
continues to be discussed and begins to
border on personalities
This is the home of Governor McLau-
rim, who was elected one of the dele
gates. The Brandon News, published
here in answer to a suggestion that Gov
ernor McLaurin get out of the way and
thus make it possible for Colonel Henry
of the Clarion Ledger, "the fifth Wheel
of the delegation, whom Secretary Shee-
rim of the national committee has vir-
tually barred out from a seat in the con-
yention in letter to Committeeman
Howry of this state, says:
Governor McLaurin did not spend
any money in stationery and postage
stamps on circular letters to delegates
to the late state convention begging
them to vote for him."
This, coming from Governor McLau-
rims home paper, has created something
of a sensation. 1t is understood that the
friends of Senators George and Wathall
and Senator-elect Money do not consider
that Ii applies to them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
Fort Valley Is Excited.

Savannah, Ca, June 20.-A special to
the Morning News from Fort Valley, Ga,
says: Fort Valley was greatly excited
today when 1t was learned that Mr. w. r.
Brown, a well-known business man of
this place, had been arrested at Liver
pool, England, as Damon, the noted crook
of New York. Mr. Brown, with his wife,
left here on June 1 for a trip through
Europe, and sailed from New York for
Liverpool on the 10th instant. The news
received here is that he was arrested and
held for Damon. The state department
has wired Ambassador Bayard to have
him released as 1t is a case of mistaken
identity. Mr.. Brown Is a director of the
American National bank of Macon and
the Exchange bank OF Fort Valley, and
Is one of the wealthiest men here. He and
his wife are social favorites in this sec
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

agencies at Garita Gonzales and Ciudad
Porfro Diaz have been ordered to be
closed at once and the consul general at
Nuevo Laredo and the consul at Piedras
Negras have been directed to discharge
the duties of those offices.
Consul McCaullaghan owes his virtual
dismissal to his conduct of the case of
John Bally, an American citizen, held in
Durango on the charge of robbery. He
had been in Jail sixteen months and COM
PLANT was made to the state department
that the consul was not attempting to
secure a speedy trial or to have his case
investigated Mr. Chiffon ascertained
that the consul was the principal prose-
cutting witness against Bally and was
general manager of the company which
Bal1y is charged with having robbed.
No reflection on the consular officers
whose agencies are abolished is involved
IN the action of the department Mr..
Chiffon ascertained that these agencies
were unnecessary, as the consular gen.
eral at Nueva Laredo and the consul at
Piedras Negras were doing the work and
could attend to the American interests
involved without interference with their
dutjae
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
SILVER GAINS $4,000 VOTES
Michigan ProhibitioniSts lump
Their National Ticket.
MASS MEETING is CALLED
At Lansing July 8 to Reorganize the State
Central Committee.
aae.s 9as s----
CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY WILL RESIGN
Prohibition Is to Be Made Secondary to the
Money Issue-Over Four-tifths of
the Cold Water Men in the
5! Movement.
CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY WILL REslGI

Grand Rapids, Mich, June 20.-A pro-
hibition mass meeting has been called
for Lansing July to reorganize the
state central committee in accordance
with the new national ticket just nomi-
mated. State Secretary w. C. Shepherd
says that both he and State Chairman
Giberson will resign and join the new
movement. Mr. Shepherd says that there
are 10000 prohibition voters in Michigan.
OF these $1,000 are for silver and will
make prohibition secondary to secure a
silver victory.
The announcement is authoritative and
means a clean gain of $4,000 votes to the
silver movement in Michigan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
OBJECTS TO PLAYING DAMON
Even If 1t is on an lnternatiQ
Stage. -
He IS BROWN OF GEl GA
And Is the Victim of the Charact : &c Stu
pdty Of Scotland Yard.
LOOKS LIKE THE PRESIDENT, IT is SAID
Secretary Olney Cables That He Must Be
Released Immediately-A Planter and
Real Estate Man, He Is Well
Known in Macon.
LOOKS LIKE THE PRESIDENT, IT is SAIL

London, June 20.-William r. Brown,
who was arrested at Liverpool upon his
arrival from New York on board the
steamer Aurania on Thursday, charged
with larceny in New York, still persists
in his declaration that the police have
arrested the wrong man. He says he is
not William Walker Damon. His wife
saw him in Holloway Jail today, and has
visited the United States embassy to
lodge a protest against her husband s
arrest. Brown says he is a cousin of the
mayor of Fort Valley, Ca, and that his
attorneys are Guerry & Hall of Macon,
Ga.
The prisoner Is a strong, well-built
man of So and looks somewhat like Pres
ident Cleveland, but wears full, reddish
mustach and has face rough and
weather beaten.
When arrested he said: II know moth
ing about Damon. My name Is William
Robertson Brown. l belong to Fort VAL
ley, Ga, and 1 am a cotton planter and
dealer in real estate"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
MACE0 GIVES BATTLE.
Spanish Losses Reported to Be Heaw-lt Is
Rumored That ManzanIlo Has Been
Attacked.

Havana, June 20 via Key West, Fla,
June 0.-Consul-General Lee was busy
the whole of yesterday preparing a re-
port, which, it is believed, was sent to
Washington today.
The convoy captured by the rebels on
the Caution river consisted of 900 rifles
and 135,000 cartridges, besides a great
quantity of provisions destined for Bay
amo.
1t Is rumored that Manzanillo has been
attacked, but the details are lacking.
1t is said that a big fight occurred yes
terday near Cabbias, in Pinar del Rio
province, between the forces Of Maceo
and the Spanish under Gen. Gonzales Mu-
noz. The losses are reported heavy on
the Spanish side, but the details are un-
known yet
The towns of San Antonio and Rio
Blanco, partially burned the other day,
are now completely destroyed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Changing the Lodge Laws.

r Montgomery, June 20.-(Special) )-Col.
G. L. Conner of Eufaula and Grand Die
tator Adams passed through the city
this morning on their way home from at
tendance on the session of the supreme
lodge, Knights of Honor, which conven-
ed IN Louisville on the Sth.
Many important and radical changes
were made in the laws of that order,
which, 1t is confidently claimed will
settle permanently all past defects and
insure beyond question the permanency
of this great order. The most import
ant changes being the adoption of the
stepping or ascending plan of assess
ments and the rearranging of rate, by
forming new class to which all new
members will belong, with provision
for transfer into the new class of pres
emf membership at the option of the
member. A circular letter fully ey-lain-
ing the changes will be sent to any mem
ber Colonel Conner was reappointed a
member of the committee on laws.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

the bridge of the nose, the wound extend
ing from ear to- ear and frightfully dis
figuring her. She was still alive, and
managed to tell what had occurred. She
has since, however, become unconscious,
and cannot recover. Miss Hebert says
two negroes entered Mrs. Landry's room
last night and proceeded to steal every
thing in sight. Mrs. Landry was awak-
ened by the noise and screamed. One of
the negroes struck her with hatchet,
and at that moment Miss Hebert came
in the room. One of the negroes grabbed
her. and the other struck her with the
hatchet. This is the last she remembers.
The negroes are supposed to have crossed
the river in a skiff, as one that was on
the Bayou Goula side is missing. Every
effort Is being made to catch the muir
derers. If caught vengeance will be
swift and SIRE
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
olney Gable. in His Behalf.

Washington, June 20.-Secretary Olnsy
sent cablegram to Ambassador Bayard
at London this afternoon directing him
to secure the immediate release from
custody of William r. Brown, a business
man of Fort Valley, Ga, who was ar
rested yesterday at Liverpool on his ar
rival from New York on the Aurania on
suspicion of being William Walker Da-
mon, charged with larceny committed
in New York. The state department to-
day received telegram from the district
attorney of New York saying the arrest
was evidently case of mistaken iden-
tity, and that Mr.. Brown had been ap-
pretended on an erroneous description
furnished by the prosecuting notaries.
Secretary Olney thereupon sent the
dispatch for his release.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
DETAINED AT QUARANTINE.
The British Steamer Mercedes Suspected of
Fever Infection.

Baltimore June 2O.-The British
steamer Mercedes, which arrived at
quarantine last night from Santiago de
Cuba, was detained by Quarantine Of
ficer Heiskell because of the suspicion
that the vessel had death from yellow
fever during the voyage. Last Sunday
one of the crew died and was buried at
sea Monday morning.
Captain Bait of the Mercedes is posi-
tive that the man died from cramps and
not from yellow fever, but DIR. He.skell
will detain the vessel for several days
and fumigate it. The captain said there
had been no other sickness on board.
The vessels bfll of health from Santiago
de Cuba showed that there were thirty
nine cases of smallpox and four cases of
yellow fever in that town at the time
Of her departure. This Is a small pro-
portion of infectious diseases for Cuba
for this season of the year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
BANGOR.
Twelve Indictments Against White Cap
pers-Col Johns Speech.

Involve inducements Aa2alnSt Wn1t6 Gap
pers-Col. Johns Speech.
Bangor June 20.-(Special)- 1.-The two
weeks of circuit court are just over here.
The grand jury was in session during the
whole OF the time. They investigated
forty cases and returned thirty-two in
dictments, of which II is supposed twelve
are against whitecappers who whipped
an old negro a few months ago. There
were five murder cases on the docket, Of
which four were continued. In the other
the state VS.. Vince Chyle, colored, the
defendant had killed his wife with a ra-
zor. By argument with the solicitors he
pleaded guilty to murder in the second
degree, and was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for thirty-five years.
The speech of Colonel John here last
Wednesday has done great good for the
democratic party. A young man by the
name of Powell. from Cullman county,
attempted to answer him, and even the
populists admit their champion was
badly beaten. If we could have such O
speech In every beat in the county there
would be no doubt as to how Blount
would go in August.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
DADEVILLH.
Roanoke Ball Players Came, Saw and Were
Conquered-Personal.


Conquered-Personal.
Dadeville, June 20.-(Special.) )-The
Roanoke boys took their defeat CALAMITY,
and promised to do their best to interest
the Dadeville team at Roanoke some time
in the near future. They were enter
tanned in the we'll known. hospitable
style characteristic of Dadeviiles kind
and chivalrous people. At night they be-
came better acquainted with tho ladies,
through the medium of q magnificent
gathering at the college.
Dr. H. B. Disharoon of Roanoke and
Prof. Willis Payne of Howard college
were the joint umpires. Everything
passed off pleasantly, and the Dadeville
boys were modest in their victory of 27
to 8.
Mr.. VIII X. Armstrong of Auburn has
been in our town a day or two.
Mr.. j. c. Reese of Thaddeus passed
through yesterday with his daughter,
Miss Nettie, who has been attending col
lege at Tuscaloosa Miss Nettie was the
guest of Miss Mary Lou Parker while
here.
Mr.. Arthur G. Smith of Opelika, who
has been here some time, will leave in a.
day or two.
Mr.. Harry Smith of Smiths station is
in DadeVille.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
VICTIM OF A ORANK's BULLET.
President Wyckoff of the New Amsterdam
Bank Is Dead.

Bank Is Dead.
New York, June 20.--George H. Wyck-
off, president of the New Amsterdam
bank, who was shot Monday by George
II. Semple, died at the New York hospital
today. His condition took a turn for
the worst in the hot spell yesterday, and
he passed a very bad night. His wife
and family were continually at his bed
side, and they were with him when he
died.
President Wyckoff was born in New
York 81 years ago. He was the son of
Jacob III. Wyckoff, vice president of the
New York Savings bank. He was sue
cessively clerk, paying teller, receiving
teller and cashier in the New York Coun-
ty National bank. He became vice presi-
dent of the Garfield National bank in
1889, and in May, 1895, he was elected
president of the bank of New Amster-
dam.
President Wyckoff's assailant, Semple,
died the day after the shooting. The af-
fair took place in the presence of officers
shortly after noon Monday. A stranger
calling himself Clark presented a note
demanding $4,000, and on Mr.. Wyckoff's s
refusal shot him and then himself
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
MARION.
Very Heavy Rainfall-District Conference
Meets This Week.

Marion, June 20.-(Special)-Mr Hop
son o. Murfee has just returned home
for the vacation from the University of
Virginia where, as shown by the cata-
logue and periodicals, he has been great
ly honored by the faculty and students.
being president of Alabama club, presi-
dent of the academic class of $50 MEM
bers, president and champion of Ten
mis- club, president of the Young Mems
Christian association and Instructor of
mathematics.
For the past two days the rainfall in
this section has been terrific, and the
damage to the crops and to the lands
will be incalculable. Yesterday for five
hours together the rain came down In
torrents, washing away bridges, over
flowing all the bitches and making gull
lies everywhere.
Next week the Methodist district con-
ference will be held here and large del
egation has been provided for by the To-
cal church.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
GREENVILLE.
Death of the Widow of Well-Known Citi-
zen-Return of Mr.. Stallings.


Greenville, June 20.--(Special)-Mr
Hannah P. Dunklin, widow of the late
Hon. d. G. Dunklin. one of the Oldest and
most prominent citizens of this county,
and favorably known throughout the
state, died at her home in this city about
$3.50 o'clock this morning, and will be
buried at the "old" cemetery tomorrow.
Mrs. Dunklin has been an invalid and
constant sufferer from rheuma tism for
many years. She was a most estimable
woman, and will be sadly missed by the
entire community.
The annual meeting of the great coun-
ell of Alabama Sons and Daughters of
ST. Luke (colored) is in session here, and
many prominent members of the order
from different parts of the state are in
attendance.
Hon. J. F. Stallings has returned home
and was on the streets yesterday even
ing, in his usual good humor shaking
hands with his many friends.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
The Vote in Dadeville Was Very Light
Mostly Negroes

Dadeville, June 20.-(Special)- )-There
were only 17S votes cast by the populites
at this precinct in the primary. Over 100
of these were negroes Leach Is leading
on the east of the river for treasurer,
O'Brien for sheriff and Dennis and Jack
son for representatives The majorities
of OBren, Leach and Dennis on this side
of the county are large, but the demo-
Gratis will rattle them in August. O'Bri-
ems majority as far as heard from will
reach 250
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
MIXED SOME MORE.
Mrs. Craven and Her Deeds Complicate the
Fair Will Contest.

San Francisco, June 20.-The contest
for the possession of millions bequeathed
to his numerous heirs by the late Sena-
tor James G. Fair took on an entirely
new complexion yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. Margaret Craven of San
Francisco filed for record deeds execut-
ed by the late millionaire conveying to
her property in this city valued at over
81. 100000 The deeds are dated Septem-
ber 8, 1894, and were acknowledged be-
fore a notary public on September %,
1894. "'Love and affection" are the only
considerations named in the deeds. Mrs
Craven's action in filing the deeds will
precipitate matters and further compli-
cate the already badly entangled will
contest.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
BANKHEAD TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Metropolitan Papers Are Mentioning the
Alabama Leader for the Place.

Alabama Ieadcr 1Or Inc Place.
Montgomery, June 20.-(SpeciaL)-The
following are the delegates selected by
the Alabama state convention to the
cago:
State at Large--A. H. Kellar, Tus-
cumbia; A. o. Lane, Birmingham; ]. II.
Bankhead, Fayette; J. B. Knox, Annis-
ton.
First dstrict-D. r. Burgess of Mobile
J. II. Minge of Marengo; alternates, j.
p. Kenny of Mobile, Massey Wilson OF
Clarke.
Second disfrjct-Tennent I.omax OF
Montgomery. W L. Parks of Pike.
Third district-w. r. Painter Of Dale
T. p. Hudmon Of Lee; alternates, ]. "
Smith Of Russell, c. L. Jinks Of Bullock
Fourth district-D. T. Gsodwyn of Cal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
To Arrange Camnaion Details.

Faunsdale, June 20-(Special)- )-Chair-
man ]. J. King of the democratic execu-
tive committee has called the committee
to meet at Linden on Thursday, the 25th
for the purpose of arranging the details
of the campaign and electing a campaign
committee. No effort will be spared to
give Captain Johnston and the entire
state ticket rousing majority on the Sd
of August