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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-17

4 mass meeting Of citizens was held in Hot Springs to protest agains the removal of the U. $. Army and Navy Hospital now located at that place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-17

Passengers arriving from Havana report that Antonio Maeeo is alive and well in the province of Matanza.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-17

The National Wool Growers, As sociation, in session at Washington, has unanimously adopted q resolu- tion demanding tariff on wool.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-17

To prevent trouble the steamship Laurada did not land at Valencia but sailed direct to Gibralter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-17

The cruisers Newark and Raleigh have returned to Key West. having failed to capture the fiIibuster vessel Three Friends.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
FUTURITY TODAY.
Il Looks Now as If There Would Be Horse
Race-The Entries and
Weights.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE great futuri-
ty, the richest stake event of the Amer
ican turf, will be run at Sheepshead bay
tomorrow, the opening day Of the autumn
meeting of the Coney Island Jockey club.
The betting on the race has taken a de-
cided turn since Rhodesia's victory over
Clebphus and Challanger's fast trial.
Both of these youngsters loom up as very
promising candidates. There has been
quite an active demand for both within
the past twenty-four hours. This has re-
suited in Ornament receding a fraction
of a. point In the quotations. In Rhode
sia the Keenes certainly have very
smart filly, and one that will take lot of
beating. On public form she has roy
al chance to get some of the money. Chal-
lenger has one serious drawback. He is
a bad actsr at the post and an exceed
ins1y slow beginner. If he gets off he will
be heard from at some point of the race.
The rail birds have sneaking regard for
Octagon. the Blemton stables slashing
son of Rayon Dor and Ortegal. Roder-
mond's boom seems to have burst. His
habit of swerving in his trials cost him
the allegiance OF the early morning
watchers. Box. the westerner, is not re-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Democrats Disgruntled.

Ellensburg, Wash, Aug. 14.-Between
2 and 3 o'clock this morning the confer
ence committee agreed upon the follow
ing fusion plan, which was reported back
to the several conventions at the open
ing of the forenoon session.: The popu-
lists were awarded two presidential elect
ors, the governor, the lieutenant gov
ernor, the secretary of state, auditor,
land commissioner and congressman
The democrats were allotted two elect
ors, the member of the supreme court,
the treasurer and state printer The
free silver republicans were allotted one
congressman, the attorney general and
the superintendent of public instruction.
The scheme is being vigorously discussed
and debated on the floor by the three
conventions. The democrats are greatly
chagrined and dissatisfied with it and it
is probable their convention will reject
the proposition and nominate a separate
ticket unless they are given congress-
man.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
st. Louis Results.

ST. Louis, Aug. 14.-Favorites were sue
cessful in the third and fourth races to-
day. The first was won by an outsider
Long shots took the second and hfth, ana
the sixth was won by a second choice.
Track fast; attendance fair. Summary:
First race, six furlongs-Susie F., 81
(Soden), to 1, won; Valet second, Jim L.
third. Time, 1:16%.
Second race, one mile-Oconti, 81
(Combs), rs to 1, won; Stella Williams
second, Siddubia third. Time, 1:47%.
Third race, five furlongs-Fisher, 1O5
(Soden), s to 2, won; Ivory second, Char
lie Reiff third. Time, 1:04A.
Fourth race, five furlongs-Oella, 105
(Bonner), 6 to s, won; Maggie F. second,
AL Lone third. Time, 1:05.
Fifth race, one mile-Top Mast, 9S,
(Garner), Is to 1. won; Pitfall second, I'M
milda third. Time, 1:461R.
Sixth race six furlongs-Hillsboro, 104
(Morse), A to 1, won; Fred Foster second,
Albert S. third. Time, 116%.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.
The Usual Speech From the Queen Setting
Out the Relations of England
With the Other Powers.

London, Aug. 1-The queens speech
proroguing parliament was delivered to
the house of commons at 6:15 o'clock this
afternoon. The speech says:
"My relations with the powers continue
to be friendly. The hostile movements of
the Dervishes in the valley of the Nile
against the positions occupied by Italy
east of that river convinced me that 1t
was necessary for Egypt to take steps
toward arresting their advance By my
advice and sanction an expedition has
undertaken to restore to the government
OF the khedive as far as Dongola the
territory which was lost a decade ago.
The operations of the expedition are pro-
ceeding, and by the brilliant action at
Ferket a large portion of the territory
has already been recovered.
'"The condition of portions Of Turkey
continues to cause anxiety, and at pres
ent Crete is the principal center of the
disturbances. I have observed strict neu-
trality, but in conjunction with the pow
ers l endeavored to reconcile the con-
testants by proposing a system of gov
ernment which should be equitable and
equal to Christians and Mussulmans.
II regret that serious rebellion, sig
nalized with cruel murders, has broken
out in Matabeleand, the rising having
extended into Mashonaland. The work of
defense and repression has been under
age. They have since been reinforced by
imperial and other troops"
The speech refers to the Matabele coun-
try, and expresses the hope that the reb-
els will shortly accept the clemency which
has been offered to them.
Referring to the matter of the delimi-
nation of the Indian frontier, the speech
says that the agreements between the
shah of Persia and the Ameer of Af-
ghanistan upon the subject are friendly
to the Chitrals. Relief garrisons sent to
Chitral have received the cooperation
of the tribesmen.
Her majesty expressed her thanks to
the house of commons for their provisions
and services for the year and concludes
by saying that she has given her con-
sent with pleasure to the measure for
naval defenses, for lessening the agricul-
tural taxes, for the protection of the cat
tie import from disease and measures
for various other purposes, including the
Irish land bill.
In bidding farewell to the members of
the house of lords her majesty prays that
they may receive the blessings Of Provf-
dence and rest from their labors.
Parliament was formally Prorogued un-
til October 81.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
That Committee Begins Work.

the parliamentary committee appointed
to inquire into the connection of the Brit
ish South Africa COMPANY with the raid
made by DR.. Jameson and his followers
into the Transvaal and other matters
connected with the chartered company
was held in one of the committee rooms
of the house of commons this afternoon.
1t was really a meeting of part of the
committee, as only nine out Of the six
teen members were present.
Among those in attendance were Sir
William Harcourt, the leader of the OPP
position party in the house, and the Rt.
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. Rt. Hon. w.
M. Jackson, conservative member for
North Leeds, was elected chairman. The
proceedings of today's meeting were
merely formal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
CLEvERLY WORKED.
How the Dauntless Gave the Revenue Off,
GERS the Slip.

How the Dauntless Gave the Revenue OFF,
GERS the Slip.
Washington, Aug. 14.-The following
telegram relating to the movements of
the Dauntless was received at the treas
ury department this afternoon:
Brunswick, Ga. Aug. 14.-Hon. S. Wike,
acting secretary, Washington: The
plans for the filibustering trip of the tug
Dauntless were so well planned that
with the greatest surveillance exercised
she could not be intercepted as tiljbust-
err The tug, apparently under ordinary
circumstances, left her wharf at 9:45
o'clock on the night of the 18th, osten
sibly for Miami, Fla, to secure q tow,
At 2:45 a. m. of the 18th she took on
body of men from Jacksonville, supposed
to number 100, at Woodbine, at the juno
tion of the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar railroad with the Satilla river, in the
customs district of st. Mary's, Ga, pass
ing out at st. Andrews bay about day.
light the same morning. This informa-
tion came too late to take action. 1t Is
said she was heavily laden with arms
and ammunition. No application was
made for clearance papers at the Gus
toms office. THOMAS w. LAMB,
Collector of Customs.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15

but I am also in favor of nominating a
Sound money electoral ticket in Mary
land. There are many democrats in this
state who do not wish to vote for Bryan,
but who will vote for him in preference
to Mckinley, yet who would vote for a
Sound money democratic ticket should
one be placed in the field.
There are certain democrats who can
not conscientiously vote for Mckinley,
but who would vote for third ticket in
preference to the Bryan ticket, and one
should be nominated for that purpose.
''I believe large proportion of the
Sound money democrats of the state
agree with me and favor third ticket"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
TOOK SICK SUDDENLY.
Mysterious Death of a Man Who Found His
Wife Faith1ess.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 14.-On the
charge of her husbands murder Mrs. Sal
lie Jones was arrested today and COM
mitted to prison without bond. The wo-
mans paramour, Robert McRay, was al
so incarcerated with her as an accessory
to the deed. The husband, Thad Jones,
was a railroad man. He came home two
weeks since rather unexpectedly and dis
covered the clandestine relations exist
ing between the man and his wife. Jones
suddenly took sick, and when he died to-
day his physicians announced that his
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
THE RATE WAR.
Negotiations for Its Settlement Said to Be
Progressing.

Baltimore, Aug. Alt Is understood
that negotiation for the settlement OF
the rate war has made considerable pro-
gress. This is not admitted officially, but
interests outside of the Seal board line and
the Southern railway are striving 20
bring about An understanding which Will
prevent the renewal of hostiIitles after
the hearing before Judge Simonton to-
morrow. .
II is reasonably certain that II an
agreement is not cached the Seaboard
Air Line will find ways and means of cut
ting into the revenue of the Southern
railway, and this in turn will be felt by
other roads. The Pennsylvania is un-
derstood to have taken a hand In the ef-
fort to get settlement with both lines
AS matters now stand there Is deadlock
in hostilities. the breaking of which may
be full of Significance and Is awaited with
much concern.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
PLEASE, MAMA, LET NE IN"
Sleeping Parents Aroused to
Hear an Awful Story.
INNOCENT CHILD DEBAUCHED
The Fend Incarnate Stole Through Window
and Bore Her Away
STILL DREAMING OF CHlLDH0ODS JOYS
Brought Her Back in an Hour and Sit Her
Down at the Gate-Daughter of
Rev. Gardiner G. Tucker
of Mobile.
STILL DREAMING OF cHILDHooDS JOYS

Mobile, Aug. 14.-Rev Gardiner c.
Tucker, rector of st. Johns church (Epis-
copaD, Mobile, and his family have been
spending the summer at Battles Wharf,
a resort on the eastern shore of Mobile
bay, Ala abama. At o'clock this morning
Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were aroused by
tapping at the back door of their home,
and then childish voice was heard cry
ing out, PLEASE, mama, let me in." AS
tonished and alarmed, the parents opened
the door to find their 6-year-old daughter
lying on the steps. She was taken in,
and soon told her awful story. In SUBJ
stance she said that a man had taken her
from the house and into the woods, where
he had injured her. She was out of the
house about an hour. The man, she
said, brought her back to the house, put
ting her down at the gate. She had
dragged herself to the rear gallery and
knocked at the door. She said that the
man was short and thick set, of light
complexion, and was white man or
mulatto negro.
Mr.. Tucker Immediately aroused his
neighbors, and searching parties were
organized. By the light of torches, Ian
terms and lamps the country adjacent to
Battles Wharf was thoroughly secured.
BY daybreak the whole community was
on foot, but no definite clue could be OBJ
tanned except that about IL o'clock the
children in the Catholic orphans sum-
mer home, half-mile away, had been
alarmed by an intruder who came in at
the window, and when the children asked
what he wanted, replied 1.-THE sisters"
Then he returned. He was seen to be
negro. The man who entered fuckers
went in at the window, picked up the
child from bed, on which lay also 12-
year-old daughter of Mr.. Tucker. The
little victim did not awake until she was
out of the house. Reporters have gone
to the scene. but as yet nothing has been
heard from them,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
A a7s 600 Fire at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE J. c. Nor
per. rope, etc. S24 to 800 Tchoupitoulas
street, burned tonight. A heavy stock
was on hand. The entire establishment
is a total loss. The wholesale grocery
store Of Henry Lochte & Co. was also
considerably damaged by fire and wa
ter. The loss will probably exceed T5,-
900, partially insured.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Rrighton Beach Results.

Brighton Beach, Aug. 14.-This was
getaway day here, and one of the most
successful race meetings ever held un-
der the auspices of the Brighton Beach
association came to an end. The princi-
pal event down for decision was the race
Ior the Owners handicap, for 3-year-olds
and upwards, at a mile, Lehman, the ia
vorite, winning the event with ease, de-
feating Beldemere, a to 1 choice, by
two lengths. Cromwell, the second
choice in the betting, finished four
lengths behind Beldemere. Summaries:
First race, one mile--Crimea, 98
(Sloane) to 1, won; Doggett second,
Chugnut third. Time, 1:421s.
Second race, five furlongs-Leonora,
lis (TaraD, s to s, won; Athin second,
Vinita third. Time, 1:04A.
Third race, six furlongs-Galilee, 107
DoggetD, to s, won; Fannie B. second,
Sirocco third. Time, 1:16.
Fourth race, Owners handicap for g.
year-olds and upwards, one mile-Leh-
man, 81 (Sloane), to 5, won; Bedemere
second, Cromwell third. Time, 1:42h.
Fifth race, seven furlongs-Romp, 9S
CWalker), to /, won; Break of Day sec
ond, Ben Ronald third. Time, 1872.
Sixth race, steeplechase, about two
miles and quarter-Red Pat, 1853 Oun-
lap) to Q, won Marcus second, LaFay-
cite third. Time, 5:33.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Triple Fusion in washington.

El1ensburg, Wash, Aug. 14.-At 2
o'clock this morning the conference COM
mittees of the three state conventions
which are in session reported that the
democrats and free silver republicans
had conceded the governorship to the
populists. This makes a perfect plan of
fusion not only possible, but altogether
eft for the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Monticello Club Closes Down.

New Haven, CT, Aug. 1.-THE Month
cello club, the big democratic club of the
city, closed its doors last night. 1t is
said the club is in financial straits and
that there is conflict in the clubs man
agement between the gold and silver
elements of the party. Judge Lynde
Harrison Is president of the club.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Ben Johnson.
James Winsers.
nL
APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR.

Five Commissioners and Justice of the
Peace in Barbour County.
Montgomery, Aug. 4.-(Special)-Gov
ernor Oates today appointed the follow
ing gentlemen commissioners of Barbour
county: C. b. Welburne, James Foy, j.
L. Pitts, DIR. Wright and T. j. l.. Knight.
]. T. Battle was appointed Justice of
the peace at Hawkinsville, Barbour coun-
ty
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 4.--It Is understood
that the Hon. Wilfred Laurier has de-
cided to settle the Manitoba school ques-
tion by the appointment or a special
commission to hear arguments in the
matter There will be a representative
of the Dominion and Manitoba govern
ments named and these two will choose
a third commissioner from the bench.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
MoNTGoMBRIANs WILL KICK.
The Water Company Draws Upon the Ala
bama River.

Montgomery, Aug. 14.-(Special.)-Th
Capital City Water company, which sup
plies the people of Montgomery with
pure artesian water, however at good
stiff cost, has been forced, on account of
the long continued drouth which has
prevailed, to supplement their supply
with water pumped from the river. The
Alabama river water is not regarded
here as wholesome, and some kicking
will prOba blV result.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
"I,adies Specially Invited. )"

Montgomery, Aug. 14.-(Special)-Th
Montgomery County Sound Money DEM
ocratic club has been called to meet at
the theater next Monday evening. 1t is
supposed the purpose of the meeting Is to
arouse some enthusiasm and advertise
the movement. The ladies have been
especially invited.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Nearly Fifty colored Silver Clubs.

washington, Aug. 14.-James ". Poe,
chairman of the National Republican
Protective association, reports that up to
date forty-seven colored free silver clubs
have been organized IN the north, east
and west He has been appealed to by
those reporting them, he says, to assist
in bringing them into line for gold
standard.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Maryland "sound Moneycrats. /"

Baltimore, Aug. 14.--The Sound mon
ey'' democrats of Maryland are likely to
send sixteen delegates to the Indianapolis
convention, Notwithstanding the action
of the executive committee of the Sound
Money league of Maryland in deciding
10 make no effort in that direction. The
opinion is growing that Sound money"
electoral ticket should be nominated In
Maryland and several well-known demo-
Gratis are quoted TO that effect this af-
ternoon Harry A. Parr, president Of the
'Sound Money" league. has determined
to again call the executive committee to-
gether for a possible reconsideration of
the vote whereby 1t was decided to send
no delegates to Indianapolis. Mr. Parr
said: Il am ready to do all in my power
other states in their move lent TO defeat
Bryan. II they think 1t will be of any
service to them for Maryland to send del
egates to the indianapolis convention
shall favor that plan, and to that end
will call the committee tng= ther at once
to take action on the matter If 1t should
be considered the best plan to nominate
a third ticket shall not oppose it. al
though In my opinion the best way tn de-
feas Bryan In to vote for Mckinley di-
recfiy, and thus smpha size the protest.
1 dc not believe in any half way business.
Some OF the mem bers of our league. as
the matter now stands. will vote for Nc
Kinley and some will not vote at all, but
none Of them will vote for Mr.. Bryan"
Mr. William G. Bruce, president of the
state senate, said: "I am strongly in fa-
vor not only of sending a delegation
from Maryland to the sound money
democratic convention at Indianapolis,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
entries and weights for the Futuri-
Robert ]. Lowers His Record.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Aug. 14.-Robert j.
paced an exhibition mile here this after
noon in 2:03 breaking the track record
of 2:03A, made by himself two years ago.
Time by quarters 0:31k, 1902, 1882, 2:03.
He was paced by thoroughbred.
Five thousand people were present.
The temperature was high until o'clock,
when a cold wave swept suddenly from
the northwest, chilling the crowd and the
horses and having marked effect on
speed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Fusion in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Aug. 14.--At a meeting of the
populist state executive committee last
night sentiment was favorable to fusion
with the free silver democrats on the
state and national tickets, but the popu-
lists will insist on naming candidates of
their own for congress in the five dis
tricts outside the First.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Some Will Go on Passes.

Indianapolis, Aug 14.-It was announc-
ed today that one fare rate for the
round trip had been secured for those
who will attend the convention of the
national democratic party in Indianapo-
lis September g. The tickets will be good
for return leaving indianapolis as late
as midnight September IL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Iowa "National pemocrats."

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 14.-The provis-
ional state committee of the Iowa sound
money democracy last night issued a
call for a state convention of the ma
tional democratic party for August rs in
this city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
ABOUT THE MONON.
The Vice PRESIDENT Denies the Rumor OF q
Receivership.

Louisville, KY, Aug. Alt has been
rumored in this city for the past twenty
four hours that the Louisville, Chicago
and New Albany railroad is about to be
placed in the hands of receiver.
This morning William Newman, gen.
eral agent of the road In this city, re-
ceived the following telegram, dated at
Chicago, from w. H. McDoel, vice presi-
dent: There is nothing in the report.
we do not owe dollar we cannot pay"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Newport Results.
delightful

Newport, KY. Aug IA delightful
day and an attractive card brought a
good attendance here today The track
was fast and the races spirited. The
meeting will be continued until Septem-
ber IL. Summary:
First race, seven furlongs-Lismore, 1O2
(Sherrin), z to s, won; Buck Knight sec
ond, Parasang third. Time, 1:2S%.
Second race, six furlongs-Isabel, 1O2
(Britton) to 10, won Parsons second,
Hernia third. Time, 1:15.
Third race, nine-sixteenths of mile
Fessy F., 1O3 (Matthews), 10 to 1, won;
Goose Liver second, Give Away third.
Time, 0:551s.
Fourth race, six furlongs-La Wanda,
100 (Britton), to l, won; Wang second,
First Deal third. Time, 1:14k.
Fifth race, one mile and fifty yards
Little Walter, 105 Britton). 21s to l, won;
Rasper second, Black Silk third. Time,
145k.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
An Alabama Appointment.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The president
has appointed George G. Seibels assist
ant paymaster in the navy, subject to
examination. Seibels Is from Alabama.
There were more than $50 applicants for
the place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
TERRIBLE FLOODS.
Thousands of People in India Rendered
Homeless-TWo Hundred Drowned.

London, Aug. 14.-A dispatch from
Bombay to a news agency says that ter
rible floods have occurred through the
overflowing of the river Kistna. The
damage to property is immense, and
thousands of persons have been rendered
homeless, their houses having been swept
away. Two hundred persons were drown
ed by the sinking of a boat near Tatara.
The overfiowing water from the river has
washed out breach seven miles long in
the Nizam of Hyberabads railway.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15

Louisville, KY, Aug. 14.-The Bourbon
News, democratic, of Paris, KY, today
bolted the nominees and platform of the
Chicago democratic convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
garded with high favor, and Ogden is an
unknOWn ouantitV

A week ago the ninth Futurity looked
like foregone conclusion for Ornament.
1t now looks as If there would be horse
race. The 2-year-olds so far this season
have proved to be a sorry lot of in-and-
cutters, SO If an unknown quantity cap
tured tomorrow's great race it will be in
accordance with what is known as public
form.
The entries and weights for the Futuri-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-15
Nnnsen,s wife Confir1ns His Return.

London, Aug. 14.--The wife of DR.. Nam
sen. the Arctic explorer, confirms the re-
port that her husband has arrived at
Vardoe on his return from the Arctic.