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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05
THH MIssIssIPPI CASE.

The report of elections committee No. 3,
submitted to the house a few days ago
and adopted without division. in which
the committee reported in favor of all
the sitting democratic members from the
First, Fifth and Seventh Mississippi dis
trcts, is of very general interest. The
main contention of contestants in these
cases. by which it was thought to over
throw the will of the people OF Missis-
sippi, as expressed at the polls in the
last election, was that the constitution
of Mississippi, by reason of the suffrage
amendments, was unconstitutional, in
that it was in violation of the constitu-
NON of the United States; or, as the con-
tAstants' counsel put it, that section PAL
of article IL of the constitution of Missis-
sippi, adopted in 1892 was in contraven-
ton of the constitution of the United
States and of the act of congress of Feb
ruary %, 1870, known as the enabling
act" Under this plea it was expected
by the contestants that the election
would be declared void in the districts
affected, as under the provisions of the
new law thousands of illiterates had been
disqualified. The committee, however,
took a different view Of the situation.
Though strictly partisan committee,
instead of encouraging contests based
upon claims of this character it very eff
fectually squelched them. 1t was held
by the majority in their report that 1t
was their opinion that even a decision
that the constitution of Mississippi was
invalid would not necessarily deprive the
state of Mississippi of representation in
congress. In other words though the
committee did not attempt to decide the
question. it declared that it had nothing
to do with 1t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05
srArE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

We the democrats of the state of Ala
bama, in convention assembled, declare
our continued faith In the old time ana
honored principles of the democratic
party, and among these principles are
the following:
The free and unlimited coinage of
silver and gold at 16 to 1 as the standard
money of the country, without any dis
elimination against either metal and
without the consent OF foreign nations,
as the United States coined silver and
gold before the republican party OBJ
famed control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
for the benefit of a class and to the in
iury of a great mass of the people.
.. The unconstitutional penalty of 10
per eentum on each issue of state bank
notes by any State or national bank
ought to be repealed.
If Is our purpose to maintain a govern
ment in this state fair and just to all,
under control of the white men of Ala
bama.
The faith and credit of the state must
be maintained untarnished.
orr system of public education should
he improved and extended so far as the
state has the ability, without oppressive
taxation.
we are in favor of honest and fair
elections. and we recommend that laws
he enacted under which primary cleo
tions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
Quoted.
We cordially invite all good citizens of
this state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party, to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government in the
state of Alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace. and, il possible. the prosperity
of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

Ex-senator Platt of New York, anti
McKlnleyite, says the Mckinley followers
are hurrahing before they ara out of the
woods, and that the actual state of at"
fairs shows that the contest for the repub-
lican nomination is still an open one, with
chances iii favor of one of McKinleys OPP
ponents. 1t is also given out in some re-
publican quarters that j. Benson Foraker
of Ohio has long, sharp knife up his
sleeve to be used on the Ohio candidate
at critical moment at the st. Louis con-
yention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05
GROWTH OF NEW ORLEANS.

There have been erected in New Or
leans since the last census was taken
12435 houses. Making allowance for
those destroyed and pulled down, it
would still leave 1886 new buildings,
which would ordinarily mean an increase
IN population of 4S,5s$. This, however,
was the merest guessing. They take no
local census, as other cities do. and there
Is notlxae 20 bass their calculations on.
'"cRs vote the other day." says the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

The New York World on last Friday
caused to be laid before Hon. William
Mckinley, heir apparent to the republic
can nomination for president, the follow
ing questions:
Are you willing to guarantee, as far
as a candidate can, that if you are elect
ed, the present monetary standard of the
United States shall be permanently main
tained?''
After several hours for consideration
Mr.. Mckinley answered: "Give my COM
plments to the World, but have nothing
to say
No doubt Mr.. Mckinley thought he had
made a smart dodge. And may be 1t was
for getting delegates from doubtful local
tiles, but what must be thought of a can
didate for the highest office in the world
who has no convictions that he is willing
to stand by concerning the most moment
Gus question that has engaged public at
tention for a quarter of a century? This
Napoleon should learn that the people
will tolerate no lodging or straddling on
this matter-not this year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

At the democratic primaries in Iowa on
Saturday 1914 delegates to the state con-
Yention on the Goth instant We're elected,
of whom 1872 were instructed for free sill
yer. 1t is believed that this indicates the
relative strength of the free coinage sem
tjment and practically settles the ques-
ton Of free silver delegation from that
state to the Chicago convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

1t will be gratifying to all Alabamians
to learn that Senator Morgan has sufH-
clently recovered from his recent illness
to again occupy his seat in the senate
chamber. No man In public life has a
stronger hold upon the affections of his
constituents than has this great tribune
of the people.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

This is bad year for recently convert
ed statesmen. over in Georgia last week
Congressman Lawson, a recent convert to
the British gold standard theory of
finance, was badly used up in debate
with bis free silver competitor for con.
gressional honors
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

Tlmes-Democrat ''gave us the basis for
a much closer calculation than we have
yet been able to make. 1t was full
vote, and yet, thanks to the canvass
made by the Citizens league, there was
a minimum of fraud. Taking the vote as
a basis and calculating on one voter to
each six persons-the average here-it
shows New Orleans to have 28S,11S peo-
pie, or an increase of 46,079, about the
same as the number of new buildings
show"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

With proper organization the demo-
cratic party will poll not less than $4,000
majority in August. Organize! Organize!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05

From present indications the portly
form of Thomas Bracket Reed will not
grace the presidential chair in 1897
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-05
Henry J. VIM, Jr.

The duty of the hour is the organization
of the democratic voters of the state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
\ CHRISTMAS DISPLAY.
Dressed TUT keys, Gets', iurks, Beef,
nllon, Pork, Veal. Etc, MAX,
n show.

t. Tithing off ce meat market is In
holiday order today, Joseph Kedding-
ton, VIM. Culver and their corps OF
assistants having completed the ar.
Engagements OF striking and attractive
display for Christina. The decora-
tions of evergreeno and colored paper
are very tasty, but the prominent
feature is the cleanliness, variety
and quality OF the edible flesh in the
places. There are beef, mutton, veal,
nam, bacon, turkeys, geese, ducks,
chickens, sausage, heaucheese, etc,
clean, fresh ami good, arranged In an
elegant display; and all are OF the very
beat quality. The animals and fowl
have been specially fed COR the market,
four of tue fins porkers coming from
w. ID. Robinson OF American Fork.
The whole display is unsurpassed, u
Indeed 1t is equalled In the city In tue
quality OF that from which II is made,
anu is highly creditable TO the ma n.
sgement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23

IAN DIEGO. Cal, Dec. %. - A ter.
rife storm occurred In the Gulf Of
Calnpsche on the llth aud 18th OF
this month, and among other casualties
reported ia the wreck OF the bark
Jamaica, with twelve passengers and
most OF the crew lest. This Jamacia
was bound from Csmpeche TO Vera
Cruz and had cargo and some treas.
are aboard. She encountered a,norther
ON the night Of the llIh, but got
through until the afternoon OF the
next uuy, n the time working west
ward towarJ Vera Cruz.
So long as the ship remained in good
condition sho was 80 II scudding before
the wind toward Vera Cruz aud at one
time that port was sighted, but one
accident after another occurred to the
riggipg finally making II impossible
to live iiS the enormous seas, with
almost ali the sails blown away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
THE POWERS NOW AGREE.
The Sultan Must Be Compelled 10 Re-
form His Government.
Promises Amount 10 NothinR-Russia
submits Proposition to tho
European Powers.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 23. De-
lsyed In traRsmissioD.-lA All ambassa.
doris have now received instructions to
concert in proposals with a view OF i'm
proving the situation in the Ottoman
empire. The proposals before being
submitted to the sultSn will be re-
ferred to their respective governments.
All powers, including Russin, Rs re-
peateuly announced the past few
monthe, have agreed In principle to
the expectancy OF employing coercion,
should the sultan be recalcitIanr.
But the form OF coercion will not be
determined until the emergency arises.
LONDON, Dec. GAS frequently
annIunced from various captions aimee
the visit or the car to the queen In
September, the powers finally have
become convinced that the sultan's
promises Emount to nothing, and are
determined to begin u policy OF coer-
Cion. All Information points to the
accuracy OF the. news received today
from Constantinople and cabIed to the
Associated Press. The Marquis OF
Salisbury on Monday summoned the
ambassadors 10 the foreign office and
communicated to them the view. OF
the British government on the definite
proposals Of Russia for joint interven.
ton, in order that each ambassador
might communicate them 10 his gev-
eminent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
THE WATR0US CASE.
Wat The GraGd Jury Bases lis MS.
blrtm.nt Suggestions 0u.

Ahe grand jury in their report recon-
mended that the court appoint com.
mittee to investigate the actions and
conduct OF Attorney Ii. r. Watroue,
in the case of the State OF Utah vs.
Guy A Sandy, with a view to ascer-
tanning II Mr.. Watrous had not been
guilty OF unprofessional conduct, for
which he should be disbarred. From
an investigation OF the facts in
the case 1t appears, that on the let of
September last Sandy was convicted
OF obtaining money under false pro.
lenses before Justice Sells. The
offense consisted OF Saudy's selling
dock root to people, which he repre-
sented as being Clematis bulbs. Sandy
was represented by Watrous; the
agreement between them was that
Watrous should receive So for his ser
vices and SS5 II he secured Saudy's
scquittaI. Sandy was adiudged guilty,
however, and sentenced to three
month"; imprisonment In the county
Jail. Sauuy's parents are In England
and he wrote his mother for clio (S50).
requesting that 1t be sent in care OF
Watrous.
1t is stated that Ssudy's mother
sent him o check for $50 mace pay.
able In his (Saudy's) name. Watrons,
II 10 said, opened the letter and at
tempted to pass the check. In this he
failed, but went to the Jail anu oh.
tanned Baudy's signature, the under
standing being according to Saudy's
story, that Watrous was to keep SIS
aud return TO him the remaining S45.
This amount Sandy says ne never got.
Later, Watrous 10 said to have writ.
ten Ssudy's mother that II she would
send him $50 no would not only sc.
cure the release OF her son, but com.
pletely vindicate him. In this letter
Watrous Is also alleged to have
boosted OF his acq uaintanoe anu "puil"
with the Salt Lake county officials.
The lady returned the letter TO her
son, who communicated with the
county attorney, hence the recommsn-
dalton OF the grand jury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
In HARM0NY'S REALM.
ltems of Interest TO the Local Ly-,c
.NOrld-Ellen Beach iaw.

The sensation Of the present musical
period In this city will probably occur
some time In the beginning Of Jam
uary when Yaw, the phenomenal
soprano, will in all probability make
her appearance In Salt Lake City. Mr..
Gustave Thalburg proprietor and man.
sger OF the Ellen Beach Ysw concert
company, stated at the Knutsford this
morning that he was trying 10 imake
arrangements for his star 10 appear al
the Tabernacle early in the New
Year,
Miss Yaw comes hersIded, lin some
Tespects, us this most wonderful singer
OF the age. Critics everywhere pro-
nounce her voice to be cure as crystal,
OF the most remarkable range ever
recorded in history, sympathetic aud
thoroughly schooleu in every particu-
lar. Her lower tones have the breath
of u oontrslto, but from there she has
compass Of nearly four octaVes and
can make run without any effort up
to Il in altislmo, that Is an octave
higher than Il above "high c." Try
aud plaza this tone yourself on the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
The Annnpuli. Launched.

New YORK, Dec. 23.--The gunboat
Annapolis destined tor setvic, as q
practice cruiser for the United States
naval academy at Annapolis was
launched at Elizabeth at 1890 a. m.
The Annapolis ia a Vessel Of an en-
tirely new type In our navy and OF
composite construction, all frames be.
Ing OF steel. Planks of Georgia pine
are worked In on the frame below the
water line, secured by composition
bolts In sucn manner as 10 prevent
galvanic action when covered with
copper. This will make the vessel
largely independent OF docking faoili-
ties and economical in the use OF fuel.
Another feature OF the vessel that dis
tinguishes it from other naval ships Is
the use of full sail power In addition
to steam. 1t Ia sister ship to the
Vicksburg and Newport.
Miss Georgia Potter, daughter OF
Lieutenant Theodore Porter, grand
daughter OF the late Admiral Porter,
broke the customary bottle of wine
on the vessel's bow as II glideJ into
Staten leland sound, exclalmipg, ~
name thee Anna polls"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23

reorganization Committee, all Of New
York, will arrive here tomorrow 10 in
spect the st. Joseph and Grand Island
railway, and Will be bidders ut the
sale Of the road ct HastingP, December
23i. i. McNesl, president and gone.
raj manager OF the Oregon Railway
81 Navigation company OF Portland
Or, arrived today. Ii ~ not known
just what interests he represents ut the
sale.
The theory obtoined here Is that his
purchase OF the Grand Island would
mean the early contamination OF the
cherished scheme OF parblIeltuR the
Union and Central Pacific by rneanA OF
Hunion o. brsBch lines, built by them
in the height Of their prosI Gritty. and OF
merging Interests with an Eaitefn
trunk line, the BaltimoIe AHA Ohio,
for instance, sp ny 10 cUmp.eo an I'M
broken tranhcoItinsntal line between
the two oceans.
ContirmRt on o. this theory is found
In The pielent movement for new
snort line between Denver and salt
Lake CITY, which would shorten the
ynil distance 200, miles, AMI in the fact
that by tho construction OF 81 miles Of
track the Grand Island cluln be
united with the Baltim re ana Ohio al
Bearisiown, llle., obtain Kansas
CITY ana Gmahs entrance, and reach
Denver Via Alma, Neb., and Colby,
kas., AMI the Kansas division OF the
Union Pacific, which Is not govern.
ment r1ad. THE, with the Denver.
Salt Lake Shot Line, would bring
atouta junction with the Utsn Norin-
ern, the Oregon Short Line amt the
Oregon Railway and Navigation
company and land the Baltimore and
Ohio in Portland, Ote.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23

~
boura d, Young Mems anu Young La.
Ing, an tupIoVelneht ASSOCIATIONS
yhen 10 Seventh ward combined In cell
hnurs olng the anniversary OF the
line hiiet Joseph Smith's birthday last
neriod ny.
entirel meeting was held in the ward
four hobby hall, at which were invited
and a ,embers OF the ward and many
warn, who personally were acquainted
GLAD 10 the Prophet.
TO do tt speakers IN iheir order Were
the no Thomas IL. Woodbury., Presi-
orease Lorerz) Snow, Sister Sarah NJ.
the sun'all, Edwin Rushtop, Sister Jane
Inc tvs ana her brother.
line ans Ella Woodbury. then sang, An
very nown Grave, alter which Sister
from tn Alice Lambert made few
lar cocks.
in whit, SPEAKERS reia'su many incidents
dry. AMIR experience witu the Prophet
so percp.e testimony 70 the young people
Alaskait that oseph Smith was indeed
pbet OF Gou.
or Edward Stevenson, being
ihe 10 TO be present, sent few lines
Iin meead on .he occasion. which wera
contemporaries.
WIN " tue close OF the program the
watu " ladies passed through the audi.
uay, NJ mi presented each peTs,n with q
Ing to vplate containing refrsshments
mis- reSnieh the assembly disnersan
street Ing the evening . pocketbook,
Ni' W had bsen the proparIy Of In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
Koen,gen Ray. in Court.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa Roentgen ray
photograph, showing the picture OF e
skull and the different bones, ami an
imbeddeu bullet, nrovided double testi-
mony In Justice Kehoes court ut the
Dssplaines street station.
Frank Dugan, No. 1858 Park avenue,
was the defendant. The charge was
preferred against him by Thomas Tay-
lor OF assault with intent to kill. The
night OF Decsmbs 10 quarrel oc-
CURED during w.Ich Taylor struck
Dugan. The latter drew revolver
and shot Taylor In the left side of the
head near the temple. Taylor went to
the Office OF physician, who dressed
the wound, but who Was unable to
q nd the bullet. Tayloi's testimony
was unsupported when he appeared In
court, and when the defense put in
the claim that no shots had bsen fired
during the encounter aud that Dugsn
had only struck Taylor on the side OF
the head with the revolver, 1t ap.
peared that no case had been made
out.
City Prosecuting Attorney Ingram
introduced w. G Fuchs, who said he
had taken an N.ray photograph Of
TayloI's head lew days after the al
legged shooting took place and had
discovered the bullet near the left
temple.
The photograph showing n full sized
head of Taylor was then shown to the
court. The features OF Taylor are visit
ble and a black spot marks the place
In the mans head whore The bullet
now lice.
Justice Kehoe, at the suggestion OF
Prosecutor ingram, allowed the intro.
duction II the photograph as evidence.
The attorney representing Dugan
was taken 30 by surprise at the Intro.
ductinn OF the Photograph by Prose.
cutor Ingram that he agree1 readily
to coniinuaDce when 1t was suggest.
ed by Justice Kehoe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23

military extension and other schemes
subsequent to the war with China and
to import everything required in Japan
through their hands.
They intend to engage In the export
trade OF Japan. Their representive lie
already In Yokohama and certain
prominent navy merchants are said to
be Interested in tho scheme. Should
the scneme BIO actually carried out,
Great Britain, America, France and
other countries VIII be driven out Of
tho markets and 1t cannot fail to affect
the commercial world to very great
xtent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23

institutions, especially In the patt
taken In sympathy with the Cuosns.
This circular piecipitated riot. 4
crowd gathered carly 10 the evening
constantly growing in numbers and
violence until at 10 O'Clock 1t has
reached the proportions OF q mob that
swept everything before 1t. The mob
gathered in front of tho Spanish con-
sulate and threatened to demolsh the
structure but were finally controlled
by one or two oloi hoads. Tue Banners,
inscribed with nuee red letters, were
Haunted before the consulate and VIC.
lent talk anu insults banded. The
Spanish consul was in great peril and
appealed to the authorities to protect
hIm. The mob finally left, alter
severe measures had been taken by the
police and plans were hurrieIly made
to dispense any subsequent gathering.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-23
THE NArIoNALnANK or ILLINOIS
statement vi How the Institusion yyas
Wrecked,

CHICAGO, Dec. CIV. A. Ham,
mond. second vice president OF the
National Eank OF Illinois, who has
bee n charged with pulling wool over
the eyes OF the diTsctors OF the detunct
bank, would not talk today W hen seen
at his pRlatial homo at Evanston.
Through an intimate friend, however,
he maue a statement cAlculn to In
culpste several directors as well as two
or three men not connected with the
bank.
"W. A. Hammond is to be- made the
scapegoAt OF the failure Of the Ma
tionai Bank OF Illinois," said the
friend. "Hammond ia a broken
man to-day, but not any more
to blame for the amount OF
money loaned on Calumet secure
ties than are the members OF the
finance Committee OF the bank and It's
directors. 1t was necessary to the
purposes OF the man connected with
the South Chicago City railway and
the officer OF one OF the best known
banks In this city to deprecate the
Calumet Electric roads stocks, ana to
this end these two men brought about
the wrecking OF the National Bank OF
ILLINOIS. Or the banks funcs, $2,475,.
900 had been loaned on Calumet secu-
rites. The plan 10, to .depTecste the
Calumet stock and buy 1t and then
combine this valuable property OF So
miles OF new track, equipment and
franchise, with the south Chicago
railway, eventually combining with
the Chicago City railway and make
fortune of millions within five or ten
years"