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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04

cargo consisted of a large piece of artil-
lery, rifles, earbines, machetes and other
stores. The boats were put upon the
davits and loaded with the arms. When
approaching the coast of Cuba, what
appeared to be the searchlight of a man.
of-war hove in sight and the Bermuda.
put to sea again, but the next night APP
preached to within two or three miles of
shore. where she stopped and the loaded
boats were lowered. The officers of the
Cubans, he said, were drunk on beer,
and many of the others seemed to be
afraid to get into the boats to land.
They lacked a leader. Finally one of the
boats with the brass piece put to shore,
and about one-half of the 120 men got
into the other boats. About this time
the widest excitement was caused by
the announcement that the searchights
of a Spanish warship had been seen. The
captain ordered the ropes to the other
boats cut; some of the Cubans on board
said no; others ran hither and thither.
crying and shouting exeitedly. The cap
tain gave orders to go ahead. The engi-
neer obeyed the order. Some OF the ropes
broke and some of the boats were liber-
ated: others were smashed and others
upset. Twelve of the men were drowned.
The Bermuda thence proceeded to
British Honduras, where the men were
put ashore. On the voyage the remainder
of the arms were iettiSoned,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
MONSTER DEMONSTRATION
Expected at the Funeral of the Cleveland Un-
ion Man Killed bya "Scab"-Work-
men IN Ferment.

Cleveland, o., July 3.-The locked out
employees of the Brown Hosting and Con-
veying Machine company held meeting
in Superior hall this morning. The situa-
ton was thoroughly canvassed, and 1t
was ordered that these kilograms be sent:
Eugene v. Debs, New York City
Workmen here in awful ferment. Union
man deliberately murdered by scabs
Burial Sunday afternoon Can you come
and deliver funeral Grafton"
James O'Connel1, Grand Master Ma
chinist, Oil City, Pa.-Great ferment.
Union man murdered by scabs Can you
conner"
A burning proclamation to all laboring
men In the city was issued. The Brown
Hosting company and the municipal gov
eminent, which furnished police to pro-
tect the non-unon men, were bitterly de-
nounced. strong appeal was sent to
all union men in northern Ohio to make
a. special effort and attend the funeral
services of the dead striker at Immacu-
late Conception church Sunday afternoon.
Those attending the funeral were re-
uuested to wear a white ribbon.
The parade will be formed at Superior
hall, In the neighborhood of the works,
at 1890 p. m. Sunday. The majority of
the labor organizations in the city have
already signfied their intention to par
ticipate. A monster demonstration is an
ticinated
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
PERSONAL.

II. L. Mckee Of Selma is in the city.
]. A. Morgman of Selma Is at the Nor
ris.
Foster Stockton of Admission is in the
city.
p. H. Norris of Selma is at the Flor
ence.
J. S. Terrow of Talladega was among
yesterdays visitors.
j. b. Goodlet examiner of pensions,
Huntsville was in the city yesterday.
w. J. Taylor and ]. w. Gould of MontA
gomery are registered at the Morris.
Miss Matte Hill of Nashville is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. +. V. Evans, on Seventh
avenue.
Mr. Dan Bremen returned last night
from Brooklyn, N Y, where he had been
on very sad mission.
Hon. Oscar w. Underwood left yester-
day for Perry, and will make several
speeches in that county.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. VanDegrlft have
gone to their summer home at st. CAR
Springs for the summer
Mrs. NJ s. Smith and her charming
daughter, Miss Ella Lee Smith, LETT yes
terday for Blount Springs.
Miss Jem Weakley of Florence passed
through the city yesterday on her return
home from a. visit to Pass Christian.
Mrs. Emil Lesser, accompanied by ner
an extended visit to relatives in Valpa-
raise, Ind.
Tom Burrell, southern representative
of the Milburn Wagon company, passed
through the city yesterday en- route 10
New Orleans.
Columbus new catcher, Jack Grimm,
Is at the Opera House hotel He leaves
here this morning for Columbus over the
Central Mr.. Grimm is said to be cool
catcher and handy with the stick.
Coils. c, B. Powell and w. p. Pnckard
left last night for Bangor. Blount county,
where they will speak today. A big pic
mic will be held and 1t Is the regular
Fourth of July jubilee and large crowd
will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Tolhelm and son OF
Sheffield are visiting Mrs. Lulu Smith at
170S Third avenue. Mr.. Tolbelm was
formerly master mechanic at the Alice
furnace but Is now In a like position with
the Sheffield Coal, Iron and Steel COM
pany.
Mr. sol BJondheim now occupies the
position of night clerk at the Florence
hotel Mr.. Blondheim is well known to
the travelling public. He Is special IA
vorite with the soldier boys of the Second
and Third regiments. who Will remem-
Der him as the commissary sergeant at
the recent encampment.
Mr.. Al Richter, who for several years
has been connected with Caheen Bros. IL
Co., left last night for his home In Gull
man. where he goes to spend few days
with his parents. He will return here
shortly to accept position with one OF
the local banks, he. having severed his
connection with the firm with whom he
has been SO long connected.
Gentlemen, please look at our "a tans
marked down to So They are handsome
and nobby. We have about 500 pairs
of Bannister tan shoes just in. Newest
and latest styles; price, s4.75. Same else
where. So. We guarantee that these goods
are as costly as are made, even II you
should pay 81 for them. r. c. King. POPS
First avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
loo round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montana's string band. 5-2.H
THAT CONFERENCE.
Nothing Very Sensational Developed, Though
the 0utcropping of Desire to Bolt
Was Manifest

Chicago, July 3.--After all the talk
about sensational happenings which
might be expected from the conference
of the gold forces, led by William C.
Whitney, the meeting tonight of Mr..
Whitney and those who are with him in
his endeavor to secure some concessions
from the triumphant silver men resulted
in nothing more than decision to APP
point subcommittee to do missionary
work with the incoming delegates.
For three hours Mr.. Whitney and the
gold men discussed the situation, and,
although frequent applause drfted out
into the corridor from the parlor where
they held their secret session, practically
little developed to give hope that the
situation had undergone any change or
that anything might be expected from the
silver forces.
There is no denying the fact that the
outcropping of a desire to see bolt
was manifest, but to what extent it may
develop is tonight matter for con-
lecture only. The leaders viii not admit
that possible bolt exists, even in en-
bryo, but they do state the gold men
are intensely in earnest, and have by
no means given up the fight. One
of the most prominent men at
tvs eek,Anua ripm0,o az ,i-h, m
this conference after 1t was over stated
that the anti-silver men had not under
estimated the strength of the silver ele-
ment. but hoped that they would still lis
ten to reason and the arguments that
the gold standard men would advance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
ALL TELL THE SAME STORY
State Democratic Leaders and
Workers Confident. i
LEAVEN WORKING NICELY
And the Majority in August May Exceed The
Anticipatons Of the Most Sanguoe
Views and interviews.

Hon. Sid Bowie. chairman of the Tai
ladega county democratic executive
committee, was in the city yesterday.
He brings good news from Talladega.
He says the fight will be to the finish,
but the democrats are on their mettle
and there is more old time enthusiasm in
the party than for years.
Hon. Jesse Stallings passed through
the city yesterday en- route to Blccton,
Bibb county, where ne had an appoint
ment to speak last night. He spoke
Thursday and Thursday night at Gads-
den and Alfalfa, where he was greeted
with large and attentive audiences.
A gentleman was in the city yesterday
who heard the Butler orator, and says
he is the best campaign speaker in the
field. His arguments We're unanswerable
and the crowds were delighted with him.
Etowah is redeemed to democracy and
an old united democratic majority may
be expected in August MI. Stallings
stated that he would go to Butler
Springs today, and that the speakers
would be greeted with an audience OF not
less than 10000 composed of citizens OF
three counties, Butler, wilcox and Mon
roe There will be several speakers pres
ent from both parties, but as usual the
democracy will be on hand right side up
with care.
Mr. Samuel J. Carpenter of Eutaw,
Greene county passed through Birming-
ham en- route to Chicago yesterday. Mr..
Carpenter ia a delegate to the national
convention from the Sixth district. He
reports Greene county safe to democracy.
Congressman Bankhead stopped over
in the city for few hours yesterday.
He was on his way to the Chicago con-
yention. Captain Bankhead said he was
few days late, but had been doing his
best for the cause in south Alabama. He
spoke at Ozark, Troy, Dothan and Lu-
verne and had good audience at each
place. A noticeable change in sentiment,
remarked the captain, is that populltes
come out to hear the speaking-some-
thing they refused to do a few years
back. And having heard the facts they
are not slow to take a position on the
right side. He reports the party in better
fix in the wiregrass than at any time
since 1890, and believes Johnston and the
entire ticket will carry nearly every one
of the southeast Alabama counties, and
by November there will not be enough
anti-democrats in that section to form a
good fishing party
Among the prominent visitors In Biz
mingham yesterday was Judge Mobley
of Greene county. Judge Mobley Is the
gentleman who became famous by stat
ing that he had rather be president of
a Greene county fishing club to holding
any office in the gift of Uncle Sam. He
reports politics booming in Greene, but
democracy is holding, as usual, the bal
ance of power
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
CHARGE 1T TO BEEF.
The Bermuda filibustering Expedition Failed
Because the Cuban Officers Were Drunk
Witness Williams Story.

Jacksonville. Fla, July 3.-Capt. e. G.
Riley of the steamer Bermuda, charged
with having violated the neutrality laws
by conducting a filibustering expedition
to Cuba, after hearing before Commits
sioner Otto, was discharged. The two
government witnesses, Frank Williams
and Howard May, sailors on the vessel,
were unable to swear that the ship was
within 100 miles of Cuba. They were
also agreed that Captain Riley did not
take charge of the vessel until more than
three miles outside of st. Johns river
bar. Up to that time Captain O'Bri-n
had been in command.
Williams, who Is a German. admitted
that he would never have opened his
mouth IL the owner of the vessel had not
refused to pay him $215. which he claim
ed was due for overtime.
Williams gave a graphic account CT
the voyage and attempt to land as fol-
lows:
At / o'clock in the morning the ship
headed for the bar, anchored inside for
an hour or so, went outside. where 120
men were taken on board from the tug
Kate Spencer. During the voyage the
boxes were opened and the men armed
kharnsslvss. He said he saw that the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
AN IDEAL SUMMER TRIP.

Along the pleasant pastoral scenes,
passing the busy enterprising cities and
through the great oil fields of the Buckeye
state, the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day.
ton railways superb trains make their
way to the ports of the great lakes.
So pleasant is the ride that Toledo is
reached before fatigue is thought of.
The roadbed is smooth, the time is fast
and the substantial equipment, together
with the elegance of service, makes It
pleasure to travel on this line. -Four
through express trains leave Cincinnati
daily for Toledo and Detroit, morning,
noon and might" At either of these ports
the passengers can embark on the palatial
steamers of the Detroit and Cleveland
Steam Navigation company for sail on
the summer seas to Mackinac lsland.
These steamers are commodious SIDE
wheel steel ships of the latest model,
with every convenience for the comfort
and plea sure of the tourist. The prone
made decks are roomy, the salon and
state rooms are perfect in their appoint
ments, the table is furnished with the
choicest that the northern markets afford,
to say nothing of the numerous dishes OF
fish which the chefs of the Detroit and
Cleveland steamers alone know how 10
prepare. If the passenger boards the
steamer at Toledo the sail along the west
shore of Lake Erie and up the Detroit
river Will De fOunQ very interesting.
From Detroit the course is across Lake
St. Clair and through the st. Clair flats,
that famous fishing region, until Port
Huron is reached, where Huronia Beach
passengers go ashore. Then the sail on
Lake Huron begins. The steamer keep
ing we'll to the west shore and landing at
all the interesting ports. Sand Beach Is
a port of call, thence across Thunder bay
to Alpena, the great Michigan lumber
port, then Cheybogan, at the head of the
inland chain of lakes, and as the great
shin again directs her course northward,
the island gem, "Mackinac," looms up
from the clear blue waters of the straits.
1t is then that one fairly realizes the in
spiration of the poet Longfellow, in his
'Hiawatha." Many numerous side trips
can be made from the island. Life at
Mackinac never drags. sailing, fishing,
boating and dancing and the congregat-
ing each year of the youth OF beauty OF
the land lend charm to this favored
spot.
Such trip is we'll worth the attention
of anyone seeking perfect rest and recrea-
tion 1t Is not expensive. and can be
made easily within the usual vacation
time of even the busy man. Information
about this trip will be cheerfully fur
nished on application to d. G. Edwards,
Passenger Traffic Manager, Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton Railway, Cincin-
natl q. 7-4-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
A Pretty Home Wedding.

The Cincinnati Times-Star has the fol-
lowing account of the marriage of form
er young lady resident of this city.
Kent-Nealeans-A pretty home we'd
ding took place in this city last evening.
The contracting parties were Mr.. William
Kent, assistant superintendent at Mitch
I'll & Tranter's rolling mill. and Miss
Nettie A. Nealeans of Newport. The
ceremony was performed a the home of
the groom, No. 319 Russell street. Rev.
DR.. Mitchell OF the Methodist Episcopal
church officiating. A large number of
relatives and friends were present who
extended their best wishes for a bright
and prosperous future. The groom Is an
expert sheet roller, and has been con-
nected with several of the largest mills
in this vicinity The bride Is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Nealeans, who
reside in Birming ham, Ala"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04

James Doss (democratsl, 7. L. Smith
(populite), inspectors; Levy Hail, return
ing officer
Bradford Mines in same: D. V Cooper
and Sam Fawcett (democrats), j. H. Dean
populite), inspectors; T. II. Fawcett, re-
turning officer.
Bessemer No 33-Wllliam Jackson and
q. A. Little (democrats), Thomas 7. Huey
(populdte), inspectors; S. j. Alfred, re-
turning officer.
Woodlawn, No. S4-J. w. Morgan and
J. L. johnson (democrats), Graves EN-
bry (populite), inspectors; John s. Ken
nedy, returning officer.
Avondale box in same: w. r. Lyle and
w. T. Brent (democrats), w. c. Hanlin
(populite) inspectors; w. n. Williams,
returning officer.
Guinns, No. SD. A. Howten and Mon
roe Goodwin (democrats), Perry Wilkie
(populite), inspectors; j. d. Cowen, re-
turning officer.
p. Worsham (democrats), j. Z. Greene
(populite), inspectors; M. Bonhalzer, re-
turning officer.
Birmingham, No. 81. Northside-W. P.
McCrossin and S. NJ. Mingea (demo-
crats), Robert Barber (populite), inspec-
tors; F. II. Gafford, returning officer
Southside box in same-W. w. Craw-
ford and Henry B. Gray (democrats),
Lewis e. Parsons tpopulite), inspectors;
H. c. Kelley, returning officer.
Linn's, No. 38--E. j. Sailors and f. 5.
Teer (democrats), d. E. Nations popu-
lte) inspectors; J. c. Waldrop, return
ing officer.
Blossburg box in same-T. A. Payne
and w. ]. McMurrin (democrats), A. b.
Alexander (populite), inspectors; L. f.
Winters, returning officer.
Farrington's, No. sc. w. Crumley
and A. M. Miller (democrats). Bryant
Smith (populite), inspectors; John w.
EarrinqtOn returning officer,
Hueys, No. 40--C. L. Dobbs and H. N.
Huey (democrats), V. A. Wilson (popu-
lite), inspectors; w. j. Bell, returning Of
ficer.
Woodward box. in same-J A. Eastis
and A. J. Smith (democrats), j. V. Huey
(populite), inspectors; w. j. Bell, return
ing officer.
Parkwood No. I'D. w. Austin and
NJ B. Casey (democrats). F. HI. Massey
(populite), inspectors; William Atkinson,
returning officer.
North birmingham. No. 42-George v.
Tarrant and T. H. Freel (democrats). III.
d. May (populite), inspectors; b. M. Bra
ZEAL returning officer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
THE NEW ENGINE.
The Formal Test Is to Be Made This Morning.
Ladies and Insurance Men Are Espe-
cially Invited.

This morning at II o'clock the new
Ahrens steamer, now at the Northsde
fire engine house, will be given a
thorough test to see if it comes up to the
guarantee.
The big engine will be rolled out in
front of the city hall and connected with
the fire plug, and at a given signal a
torch will be applied to the finder and a
watch held to see what time it will re-
quire for her to raise the necessary
amount of steam for service. Then, too,
the heighth and distance of the stream
will be estimated.
An informal test of the steamer was
made yesterday morning, which was
witnessed by Mayor VanHoose and sew
eral members of the aldermanic board
This test was merely for the benefit of
the mayor, who will be absent from the
city today. and will, therefore. not be
able to witness the actual test of the
machine. Within four minutes sufficient
steam was gotten up for actual service,
and a powerful stream of water was
thrown more than half the length of a
block The stream was then turned up
ward toward the steeple of the Young
Mems Christian association building,
and the water went over the top of it.
This work was sufficient warrant for
those interested that the steamer would
come fully up to the requirements.
Chief Mullin, in conversation with a
State Herald reporter, stated that he
was very DESTROYS of having all the in
surance men In the city present at this
mornings test of the steamer, and also
that the ladies We're especially invited
to be present The city council chamber
will be open to the ladies. and they can
have a splendid view of the engine and
its work from the windows.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
THE RACES.
ST. I,nuis Results.

ST Louis, July 3.-Favorites were sue
cessful in three races. The third went to-
a second choice, outsiders taking the first
and sixth. Track good: attendance 5000.
Summary:
First race, six MISUNDERSTANDING. "a
(Webster), to /, won; Siddubia second,
Cochina third. Time, i:161a.
second race, one mile--Hawthorne, 100
(Covington), to 2, won; Utopia second.
Timelike third. Time, 1:44h.
Third race. six furlongs-Jack b. B..
100 (Websteo, to l. won; Agent second
Scribe third. Time, 1;091x.
Fourth race, mile and twenty yards
Rhett Goode, 101 Wan Dusen), 6 to s,
won; Devault second. Bertha third. Time,
1:44.
Fifth race, seven and a half furlongs--
Jane, 101 (Van Dusen), 9 to 5, won; Made
line second, First Deal third. Time,
1864.
Sixth race, six furlongs--D SO
(Schorr) to l. won; Harry McCough
second, Frontier third. Time. 1:14%
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
DAY WE CELEBRATE
And the Way Wen Celebrate ItPicncs,
Dances, Wheel Races and Two
Games of Baseball.

This is the Glorious Fourth of July, and
the old and young will spend the day in
celebrating.
At Lakeview the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians will picnic and have fine time
feasting and frolicking.
At East Lake the dance and bicycle rae
ing will be the attraction.
AT Cyclers' Rest large crowd will con-
gregate at sunset to see the bicycle race,
open to all, for valua BILE prizes.
AT West End park, morning and after
noon, the Birmingham and Montgomery
league teams will play ball.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Y. M. C., AS ACQUISITION.

The local Young Mems Christian as
8 citation will have a new physical i'm
:uctor. The Cincinnati Times-Star has
The following: Mr.. Charles Dushan,
physical director at the Young Mems
CT .istian association, has resigned to
accept similar position with the Young
TENS Christian association at Birming-
ham, Ala. He will leave July 3d." Mr..
Dushan is resident of Newport, KY,
and has an excellent reputation as
nhysic9l director.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Inferior Criminal Court.

In the inferior criminal court yesterday
morning Henry Stroud, colored, was CIV
en- fine of $40 for an ARRAY. He will be
tried for a similar offense this morning,
a warrant having been sworn out against
him.
Will Wilson, a tramp. was also assessed
$40 for being q tramp.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
DR.. Curry at the Y. M. c. A.

"Our Country for God" will be the sub
ject of lecture to be delivered tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock at the Young
Mems Christian association mems meet
ing by Rev. A. B. Curry. The public
generally invited to be present, as the
lecture will be both interesting and in
EtructiVe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Military Club Meets Tonight.

A meeting of the Jefferson County
Military clup will be held tonight in the
armory of the Birmingham Rifles.
Lieutenant Morson will read a paper on
Cavalry Service" and Lieutenant Led
better will deliver an address on the
Duties of the Line Officers" Refresh
ments will be served at the conclusion
Of tho mating
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Laid Out by a Wreck,

The northbound Louisville and Nash
Vile passenger train, No. 2, due here at
II 55 a. M, yesterday did not reach the
city until 355 p. M, when it met No. 3,
southbound. The delay was occasioned
by a freight wreck near Mobile. Two
cars of a soutbbound freight caused all
the trouble. The track was cleared in
few hours
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
War on Migrants.

The police are making a vigorous war;
fare against tramps and loiterers. The
latest arrivals at the city prison were
Charley and George Morris, Sam Barrett,
Charley Brown and Eugene McAdory.
The charge against them is yagrancy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Lsatoiiia Results.

Latonia, KY, July S.--The bookniakers
had the best of 1t again today, favorites
falling in rapid order as they have for
the past five days. Weather clear; tracH
slow; attendance good. Summary:
First race, sixth furlongs Flora Bal
lard. 100 (Reiff). s to 1, won; Miss S. sec
ond, Kankalsee third. Time. 1:19z.
Second race, five furloDgs-Pouting, 1903
"a. Iscm), 5 to /, won; Full Hand second.
The Blossom third. Time, 1:05H.
Third race, one m.le-Lucille H., 105
(Sherrer), even, won; Nimrod second, Old
Nassau third. Time, 1:45A.
Fourth race. mile and fifty yards
Rasper ITO (R. Williams). to /. won;
Black silk second, Ondague third. Time,
1:47%.
Firth race five MISUNDERSTANDING, 112
(Sherrer), 2 to /, won; Ray Del Angeles
second, The Plutocrat third Time. 1905.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-04
Home-Seekers' Excursion.

On the 21st of July the Kansas City.
Memphis and Birmingham railroad will
sell round trip tickets to all points in
Texas. Arkansas. Indian territory and
Oklahoma at one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. tickets good to return within
twenty-one days from date of sale.
For further information write to
CHAS, JONES,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
1914 Morris Avenue.
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