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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THE ARTICLES SIGNED.
the Prize Ring for Finish Fight
March II, 1897.

New York, Dec. 17.-James J. Corbett
this afternoon, at Taylor's hotel, Jersey
City, signed articles of agreement to
fight Bob Fitzsimmons to a finish on
March II, 1897, for purse of $4,000 to
be given by Dan Stewart. The place of
the battle is to be announced before Feb
ruary II. Stuart is to post forfeit for
$5, 600 in the hands of Richard K. Fox or
AL Smith, and Corbett and iFtzsimmons
must each post $4,000 as a guarantee or
good faith. George Siler of Chicago, Is
named as referee. Corbett signed the
articles before he noticed that they re-
served all privileges for Stuart and he be-
came somewhat excited when he thought
of the kaleidoscope privileges. After
some reflection he finally said: II would
not change the articles for 81 900 900, but
If find out Julian or iFtzsimmons get
any share of the privilege money l will
kick for my share"
Corbett also said that he would like
to have an additional clause inserted call
ing for a $4,000 side bet in order that he
might put himself right before the public
on FtzsimmonS' statements, but stated
that as far as he himself was concerned
he was ready to fight Fitzsimmons for
dime or for nothing.
Although for obvious reasons no place
was mentioned for the holding of the fight
it is not unlikely that the rendezvous
will be in Mexico.
Corbett and Stuart signed the articles
with Parson Davies as witness. The
business was to have been accomplished
at the Police Gazette office, but when the
party arrived there a couple of detect
ives were on the watch and IL was de-
cided to go to Jersey, as all hands rem
dered themselves liable to arrest for
signing articles for prize fight in this
state.
Stuart stated to the representative Of
the Southern Associated Press that he
would wait until FitZslmmons arrived
in this city to get his signature to the
articles. The Australian is due here in
about ten days.
The Texan said further that If FitZsim-
mons objected to Fox or Smith as stake
holders that he would let Bob name any
three men he desired and from these
Stuart would try to select a stakehold-
er.
Undoubtedly Siler will be satisfactory
to Fitzsimmons as referee, and as far as
can be learned both Stuart and Corbett
are anxious to meet the Antlpodean
more than half way in order to get on
a fight Corbett seems perfectly satis-
fed that Stuart can bring off the contest,
and 1t appears as If the Texan promoter
is equally confident; SO that no obstacles
are in sight at present unless Fitzsim-
mons or his manager Julian find blocks
to put in the way.
AS matters now stand the question or
supremacy as between Fitzsimmons and
Corbett is in fair way Of settlement.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
MANY VOLUNTEERS.

Report For Service in st. LOUISA Deli
cate Law Point Asked About.
st. Louis, Dec. 1.-THE announcement
yesterday by United States Attorney An
thony that enlistment of Americans for
service in Cuba was violation of neu-
trality laws caused a commotion among
the Cuban syfnpathizers. Today Capt.
p. J. Carmody, an ex-army officer, and
John A. Cahill, publisher of Ell Comercio
Del Vale, called on Mr.. Anthony and
asked for ruling whether the furnishing
of supplies and money for sick and
wounded Cubans was in violation of the
law. Mr. Anthony reserved his answer,
but 1t is not thought any legal steps will
be taken to prevent the aid of the needy
Cubans.
The monster mass meeting of Saturday
night next is being prepared for regard
less of Mr. Anthony's warning and will
hardly be interferred with. The general
ardor for Cubas cause increases, and Sc
nor Aquabella, leader of the sympathy
movement, is deluged with offers to enlist
as soldiers. One evening paper, which
has had over 500 applications from vol
unteers, has found it necessary to post
a notice announcing that the office was
not a recruiting station.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ENGINEER AND MESSENGER
forcef ) Burst Open the Safe Wherein Was
F. . Considerable Money.
MEN WERE HEAVILY MASKED
| Got Away With Their Booty Unde-
~ jected-Deputies With Dogs and ETeav-
: lily Armed Leave on Special for
tho Scene of the Hold-Up.

One of the most daring and successful
train robberies recorded in the history
of Alabama occurred last night near
Bryant Station, about twenty-five miles
west of this city ON the Georgia Pacific
division of the Southern Railway.
Two men, with their faces covered by
masks, with pistols, did the work and
then made good their escape.
Details are meagre, but the following
was given a State Herald reporter:
When the westbound passenger train
was nearing Bryant Station, it was flag
ged by a light. The train came to
stand-still on a trestle. One masked
man, with drawn revolver, climbed into
the cab of the engine and compelled the
engineer to accompany him to the bag
gage car Here they were met by the
other masked man and the two entered
the car and forced the messenger and
engineer to burst open the safe.
1t Is not known how much money was
in the safe, but the robbers took all in
sight and then got off the car, ordering
the engineer to pull out. This he did,
and the robbers made or.
On reaching Bryant Station the news
was flashed back here and deputy sher
ifs with dogs and heavily armed left
for the scene on a special.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
LONG LIVE ANTONIO MACEO
Report of Great Uneasiness in
Havana Among Spaniards.
THE BRAVE LEADER LIVES
And Is Now at the Head of Band of 5000
Insurgents.
PRIVATE LETTERS CONFIRM THIS
Col. Ethan Allen Issues Manly Plea in Behalf
of The Struggling Lovers of
Liberty.
HE CALLS FOR BRANCH LEAGUES
Throughout the Entire United States
Money Contributions Asked ForA
Spanish Journals in Havana
Enter q Protes t. Queen
Compliments Weyler,

Key West, Fla, Dec. 17.-Passengers
by the Olivette last night report great
uneasiness is felt in Havana on account
of the uncertainty of Maceo's death. 1t
is reported on good authority that Gen.
Prats, commander of Matanzas province,
has notified Weyler by telegraph to cease
death of Maceo, and that Gen. Bernal, of
that province, had an engagement Tues
day week with Maceo, who had 5000 men
with him. The Spaniards report VIC
tory as usual. The passengers state that
the report of Maceo's death is well under
stood in Havana and that it was made
up by order of the home government to
influence the congress of the United
States. There was the widest kind of
excitement on the deck last night when
the facts became known. The cheers
for Cuba libre shook the dock. 1t is
also said that there are private letters in
the city confirming the above, but it is
impossible to get at them tonight.
The crusier Raleigh returned last after
noon from her chase after the Three
Friends. 1t is reported that they did not
see anything of her. 1t is reported on
good authority that a small boat landed
at this port from the Three Friends about
4 O'Clock
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
RAILROAD WORK
In the South Decreased as Compared
With Last Year.

In the South Decreased as Compared
With Last Year.
Baltimore Md, Dec. 1.-THE Manufac-
turer's Record publishes reports show
ing the aggregate amount of railroad
building in the south during the last
twelve months; the total for that time
being $50 miles against 692 miles in 1895.
While this shows a decrease of 100 miles,
1t is believed that the proportionate de-
crease throughout the country has been
very much larger, and that the south has
this year built a larger percentage of
the total mileage of the country than ever
before. The details show the mileage
by states as follows: Maryland, II; West
Virginia, 10; North Carolint 81; South
Carolina, 8; Georgia, 81; Florida, 80; Ala
bama, 26; Mississippi &c; Louisiana, 81;
Texas, n; Arkansas, 81; Tennessee, 4;
Kentucky, II.
Among the railroad and Industrial en-
terprises reported for the week were q
contract for ballasting 900 miles of rail-
road in Texas at an aggregate reported
of $1,000,0 plans for the building of
belt railroad at Norfolk A contract has
been let for the building of the new ele-
vator at Galveston to cost 100000 and
to have a capacity of $50 900 bushels.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
.LNHNILNas 1vOo1 aHL

Evinced Last Night at the Opera House
Talk of a Branch League.
The sentiment as to Cuba in this city
is very strong, though no demonstra-
tions have as yet been made. There are
hundreds of old confederate and union
soldiers in this district who would vol
unteer in event congress should declare
Cuba beligerents. The sentiment was
visible at the opera house last night,
where hundreds assembled to greet John
E. Henshaw, the comedian, in THE Ma
bobs." He used the lines:
"As France outstretched her hands to
us
century ago,
So should we give our earnest aid
To lay the Spaniards low,
And If those patriots appeal to us
For liberty
The Blue and Gray will shoulder arms
And set poor Cuba free"
Hardly had he used the word Cuba"
when a tremendous roar of applause
went up like a roaring torrent. The out
burst was spontaneous.
There is talk Of organizing branch of
the Cuban league.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
GOMPERS ENDORSED.
Efforts of Secretary McGraith to Raise
Dust In the American Federation of
Labor Falls Through.

Cincinnati, O., Dec 1.-THE American
Federation of Labor today indorsed a
boycott on the goods OF the American To-
bacco trust.
The convention adopted a resolution
prvding for an investigation of rumors
and charges that were being freely cir
culated in hotel lobbies and on the streets
rejecting on the officers of the American
Federation of Labor
The rumors and charges were not spec
flied, and after the convention adjourned
not delegate could be found who would
admit that he knew anything about what
they were. 1t was voted to hold the in
vestigation in executive session. 1t is
impossible to get any information as to
the nature of the charges beng investi-
gated but 1t is learned from a reliable
source that the charges emanated from
Secretary McCfaith. 1t is said mat Tor
some time past he has realized that his
official position was in danger al TINS
convention. and that consequently,Ias
sort of protection to himself, he has been
keeping close tab on the memebrs % the
executive council, and that the charges
will be to the effect that the veE men
who voted to revoke William &. Pome-
roy's commission as genral organizer on
the ground that he used his office for
political purposes, had themselves done
the very same thing during the recent
campaign, but in the interest of differ
ent party; that while the officers of the
council were giving their attention to
PARTISAN politics, strike affairs of the
council, which should have been attended
to- were entirely neglected. 1t Is limited
by some that doodle" in large chunks
was used, and 1t is alleged that the SEN
sation will follow the investigation will
be without precedent in the labor world.
Delegates and officers however, up to
the time of closing the convention doors
to the press generally, profess entire ig-
norance as to the nature of the charges
to be investigated.
After the reporters and others not dele
gates had left the convention hall, Dele
gate Mahon submitted a written state
ment of the rumors to which he had call
import of them was that President Com
pers had taken actio nor negotiated with
Chairman Jones and other prominent
men of the democratic party in the late
campaign as president of the American
Federation of Labor. 1t was stated that
Secretary McCraith was aware Of this
correspondence, and feeling that Mr..
Gompers had exceeded his prerogatives
as president in the matter, the secretary
had spoken to members of the execu-
tive council about 1t. Out of this sprang
all the rumors alleged, but Delegate Ma
hon could give the names of but three
persons whom he had heard mention the
matter. All of the letters forming the
correspondence of alleged political ne
gotiations were read before the secret
session.
The upshot of the matter was that
Gompers was fully endorsed. McCraith
can never again be prominent in the af-
fairs of the federation.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
IN A COMATOSE CONDITION
Was r. II. Parish When Found by Rela-
tives Wednesday Morning-Out
of Danger.

wednesday morning Mr.. r. II. Parish
was found unconscious and in coma
tose condition at the residence Of Mr..
Sinclair Bennie, 731 Twenty-thlrd street.
Physicians were summoned. Drs. Bank
ston and Due responded and at once set
about trying to revive the young man.
1t was thought for time the young
man would die, but yesterday morning
he so far recovered as to identify his
mother, who had been telegraphed for
and who came from her home at Thomp-
son Station, Tenn.
There is strong hopes Of Mr.. Parish's
recovery now.
The case was diagnosed and 1t devel-
oped that he was suffering from kidney
troubles and the comatose condition was
a result.
His temperature is good and he Is at
present greatly improved.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
SPANISH PAPER KICKS.
Says the American Press Is Doing the
Queens Army an Injustice.

Says the American Press Is Doing the
Queens Army an Injustice.
Havana, Dec. 1.-THE Dlaro De La
Marina continues to publish protests
against the stories printed in the United
States regarding the manner in which
Maceo met his death. 1t maintains that
the rebel leader was shot in open bat
tie. In leader today, it says, with an
unconscious reflection on the Spanish
character, that the stories of assassina-
ton reflect more to the discredit of Ma
GEO, in accepting the alleged invitation
to parley than to diminishing the fame,
honor and chivalry of the Spaniards.
In this sentence the Diario De La Ma
rina shows unintentionally that, in its
opinion, Maceo did not, in trusting to
Spanish flag of truce, showethe intel1-
gence expected of him.
La Lucha bitterly comments upon tn
news received from the United States,
and claims that the American sympathy
for the rebels is due to a subsidized press
1t says that the government is response
BILE for not employing the press the same
as the insurgents, adding that If 1t did SO
1t would find the newspapers powerful
medium for the defense of the Spanish
cause.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

estly request the cooperation of all men
ard women in this causes In grateful
recollection of those who crossed the
ocean to help our fathers century ago,
let us do now what is necessary to en-
courage those who are repeating the
story of Washington and his compatri-
OTIS. From the north and from the south,
the east and the west, let one united
voice proclaim independence for the pa
triots, and young Cuba, powerful be-
cause of this shall scourge the assailant
from her soil, and take her place with
us in the family of republics.
(Signed) ETHAN ALLAN,
President.
"New York, December II. 1896.
Executive committee: Paul Dana,
John Jacob Astor, General Daniel But
terfield Erwin Wardman Frank B. Car
penter, Frederick D. Grant, John d.
Kelley John c. Mcclure, r. c. AleXan-
der, Constant A. Andrews, Walter S. Lo-
gan, Thomas E. Stewart.
FRANCIS WAYLAND GLEN,
Secretary"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
THE MORPHINE ROUTE
Used by S. e. Josselyn, Telegraph Oper-
ator in New Orleans-Lived In This
city a Long Time.

New Orleans, Dec. 17.-S e. Josslyn, a
telegraph operator, committed suicide
last night by taking a dose of morphine.
He left behind note In which he said
poverty caused his act. He was a train
dispatcher at Ogden, Utah, recently,
where his wife and child are now. He
has been working for the Western Union
here the past three weeks. He drew
his money on the 18th and it is said went
against some kind of gambling game that
night and lost all his money. Having
nothing to send his wife for Christmas
1t is thought he became disgusted with
life and quit.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
ACTING ON OLD ORDERS.

+ Washington, Dec 17.-It is said at the
department of Justice that no new in
structions have been sent to United
States marshals and district attorneys
concerning the enlistment of men for
service against the Spanish forces in
Cuba. Instructions covering the subject
were sent out last spring and officers Of
the department who are acting in the
matter at present are taking proceed
ingsr according to statements made to-
day, on the basis Of those orders. 1t is
likely, however that the attention Of
marshals and attorneys will be invited
to the previous directions.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

Deceased was for long time a resident
of this city, having occupied a position
as train dispatcher with the Ala bama
Great Southern and Southern railroads.
He boarded, during his stay in this city
at fashionable boarding house on Twen-
ty-first street and left here not quite a
month ago for New Orleans. He bore a
good reputation.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
A HUMANE MEASURE.
Proposed in Congress by Congressman
Woodman, of Illinois.

Proposed IN Congress by Cohgressman
Woodman, of Illinois.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Mr. Woodman
(rep., Ill) introduced in the house today
bill to amend the section of the revised
statutes relative to neutrality, which pro-
hibits military expeditions against peo-
pie at peace with the United States. He
proposed to add to this section the fol-
lowing provided, that nothing herein
contained shall be considered or con-
strued as applying to or as applicable
to the supplying of means for charitable
purposes, for hospital stores and medi-
cines, or for the relief of persons who
may be i'll, wounded, destitute or other
wise helpless or disabled
The passage of the measure would al
low the shipment of food, medicines and
clothing to Cuba.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
HEAiD-END COLLISION.

Wednesday night, at Helena, the en-
anes of trains Nos. 72 and rs, on the
Louisville and Nashville, came together,
causing a general shaking UP and the in
jury Of boy tramp, who was stealing a
ride.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
STEEL MARKET 'DEMoRALIzED.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE demoral-
ization in the steel market since the ad-
journment of the pool meeting in
Pittsbnrg last week has created alarm
among the heaviest producers and has
caused them to ask that a meeting of
those connected with the association be
called for next week in New York. The
competition for business has been SO
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18

keen that it is claimed profits have been
wiped out for everybody. The officials
of the Carnegie Steel company would
neither affirm nor deny that the price of
standard steel rails had been cut So
ton, but as the price was fixed by the
Makers association it will probably be
strictly adhered to.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-18
TERRIBLE STATE OF AFFAIRS.

Bombay. Dec. 1.-THE official statis-
tics Of the Bubonic plague in this city
show that there have been 1861 cases
and 1904 deaths from the disease. Over
1000 persons have fed from the city and
the flight continues daily.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-04

of SPANS remaining possessions.
Nearly three times as large as Cuba,
1000, 1000 of her 10000, 600 colonial
population live in the islands. The
first news of the outbreak came on
August 81, when ''conspi1acy" to
obtain complete independence from
the Spanish crown was discovered.
The news was cabled to Spain that
1000 insurgents had already armed
themselves for the conflict. warship,
the Isla de Cuba, was ordered to the
Asiatic islands and 1000 troops were
detailed. This was followed week
later by an insurrection in Manila,
the chief city of the islands. A state
Of siege was proclaimed and another
outbreak in the fortified town OF
Cavita, in the Island of Luzon,
was everted. The insurgents, who
have constantly increased in numbers,
also besieged the garrison OF San Idro,
In the province of Nueva Euja, but
were driven back. Meanwhile the
colonists, under General named Gan
tollano, have made other successful
sorties. Thousands of natives are
focking to his standard, and signs of
insurrection are apparent in Bulacan,
Pampanga and Batangas. More troops
have been requested from Spain.
Twenty thousand have embarked and
others are to follow.
The conditions in that country are
even more favorable for guerrilla war
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-04

1t is circumstance worthy of more
than passing note, thinks the New
York Tribune, that at q recent cen.
vention OF teachers and educators in
Buffalo an address on the subject OF
"Good Roads" was given by Genera,
Roy Stone, head of the Government
department. Of road inquiry. General
Stone is recognized authority on
this subject, and what he said was
practical and timely. On reading the,
announcement of such an address the,
firstrl!ssti,,n fbst Will laariss IN many.
minds is, ssWhat have the public,
schools of this country to do with good
roads?" A little reflection will serve
TO show that the answer to the ques.
ton should be, "A great deal" The
most important step to be taken il
The attainment Of good roads in this
country is the education of the people
80 their value and economic necessity,
and it is plain that in this matter much
can be done by those who have in
their charge the training Of the young.
General Stone called upon the educa.
tors OF the country to "preach the
gospel OF good roads," and further to
teach little roadbuilding in all the
schools Its q practical concern of
everyday life, as he we'll remarked,
and should interest parents as well as
children, women as well as men.
''You will need no textbooks" he said,
''ior no high.class technical knowl.
edge is necessary to teach the rudi.
ments of road construction and re-
pair" Another practical suggestion
was that the teachers could do much
actually to improve the roads of the
country. General Stones belief is
that the great need of our country
rotlds is daily care, for in the absence
of care every defect grows by geomet-
rical progression. His estimate is
that $40, 900, 900 is spent every year
on road repairs, and yet the roads are
made no better. So he recommends
that road leagues be organized among
Tho older schoolboys, that the few nec'
essary tools be supplied by the town.
ship authorities, and that the boys he
set ct work as road repairers. The
educational effect of this policy would
undoubtedly be excellent; but the
FIRST thing te be done is to get good
roads to be kept in repair. Boys can.
not build roads that are smooth
and permanent, though in many
regions it would be possible to train
them for the work proposed by Gen.
eral Stone.