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New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
THE pEv DIR. JOB PIERsON.

Stanton Mich Feb. 4-The Rev Dr. Joo fierson'
one OF the Oldest and most eminent PRESBYTERIAN
ministers in the State. died here Ses.eruay
- r.r,Iv.,a Of the heart. DR.. Pierson was born
IN troy n Y. on February 3. 1924 He was gradu-
ated at williams College. and fitted for the min
lstrv at Auburn Theological Seminary Retiring
from active pup, work in 1885, he served for three
vaars a., librarian OF Alma College. DR.. Pierson
was a member OF the Pathological Society OF Lon
don England and associate OF DR.. Murray In
encyclopaedia work. His body Will be buried at
Troy. N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
LINDLEY II. CHAPIN's WILL.

ewIondon. Conn., Feb A codic TO the Will OF
Lindey H. Chaplin. Of New-York. filed In the Proba'e
Court to-day, destroys part Of the intent or inc
former instrument. On December o. 1874. Mr
Chaplin made a will with a bequest OF $1,000 TO 81
Mary's Church here to be used for masses, ana
$500 10 the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum In New
York. to be applied for the support Of the asylum
On December %, 1895. q codic 10 the will was drawn
in New-York II destroys the part Of the Will men
toned above The real estate In Waterford goes 10
the widow and property in Springfield 10 his daugn
ter Marguerite and the chapel at Great Neck TO his
son Lindey Hoffman Paul All property not speci-
hcally mentioned goes to Mrs. Chaplin.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
THE ICENiN TAXES HEART.
he Portland (MeO Even.ng Express.

From The Portland tMeD EVefl,ny EXpress
The ice harvest has last begun In earnest on the
Penobscot and many men and horses are busy after
the long and dreadful period Of waiting Bangor
ice people havo been pretty blue OF late. because OF
the reports that come from the Hudson and the as
mai prospect for any good ice in Maine this winter
Al last however, there IS opportunity 10 better the
condition OF things ard the ice merchants are taking
advantage Of the situation. The unexpected excel
ence OF the quality OF the Ice has astonished the op
who are rejoicing over tho prospect OF pro-
6tahe season. after all
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
Joseph II. DECKER.

Joseph II Decker. who for many years en-
gase1 In The drygoods business died suddenly In
this city last Monday morning from heart failure.
He was taken III lato Sunday night MI Decker
was born in Staten Island February II. 1922
The funeral Will be he'd tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock AT the home Of his brother. David Fl;
Decker 40 4 West Forty-sxth-st. The burial Will
be In the Morayian Cemetery, at New-Drop. staten
Island
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
JUDGE GEORGE MASON.

Galveston, Tex, Feb 4-Ju1ge George Mason. a
distinguished lawyer OF this city died at San An
tonic yesterday morning from Brights disease De-
ceased was sixty-hve years OF age. and native OF
Virginia He was a direct descendant OF Governor
Mason one OF the signers OF the Declaration OF In
dcper 1ence and son Of James VI. Mason, United
States senator from Virginia. who. with Sliieu was
sent BY the Confederate Government as specia en-,
voy to Great Britain and France during the CiVii
ariv attoinments and one OF the ablcst lawyers In
the south A widow two sons and two daughters
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
,r,>,oruy uARRINGTON's WILL FILED.

The will OF Timothy Harrington VINO dieu ."
January 2. offered for prooa'e yes'eia',
&C. c.aa.o,s omce He leaves estate valued
a, ahou, s21 Od0 The real property, amounting 70
ohou s2s CO. is left trust the income 70 pe pa
70 hs three daughters. Catharine =. aIo i syonai a.
Harrington and Margaret '. Moran. o. ine npomod
nroner,v is left to the two daughters hrst haneu'
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
ALEXANDER ZENOP.

The death occurred on Monday OF Alexander
Zenop. at the New-York Hospital from Brights
disease He was illustrator who had done much
work for newspapers and magazines He was born
In Armenia In 1853 but came TO this country some
twenty five years ago.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

REPUBLICANS SWEEP PLATrSBrRG.
Pla,tsburs y. Y. Feb. (specaD.-The Repus!'-
cans had a clean sweep At the charter election held
to-day, electing every man BY majorities ranging
from 200 TO rs
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
MRS IL C ARMOER

Tho only daughter OF James McCreery. the we'll
known drygoois merchant. died on Sunday al her
home near oxford. England She the wife
OF the Rev. Henry Crawford Armour. and her
maiden name was Mary Elizabeth McCreery. The
funeral will be held to-day at the Garford Church,
oxford
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

moving TO the tunes OF exquisite music. made
beautiful picture worthy OF the noble work for
which II was called into being.
The ball was opened AZ 10 p H. by Emil L.
Molthan with Mrs Frederick Schneider. who were
followed bv DR. George Lindenmaycr with Mrs.
Emil L. Molthan.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

School. the st. Marks Hospital. the ST. Francis
Hospital, the German Ladies' Society for the Sup
port OF Needy Widows and Orphans. and the Ger
man Dispensary.
The proceeds OF last nights entertainment. prob
ably the lar~est amount ever collected at German
charity ball. will be distributed among the same IN
stitutions
The auditorium OF the Metropolitan Opera House
was converted into a great ballroom for the occa-
sion. The brilliant illumination and the bright
coored flowers and artistic gowns in the boxes and
around the great circle, and hundreds Of couples
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

A FUNCTION THAT INTERESTS HER.
From Tho Atchison Globe.
Even when society Is dull women manage TO fnd
Rma psassut sxe!tspsnt: iasrs are several fpasra's
New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

At THEIR DEATH THE FUND GOES TO THE NEW
YORK CIRCULATING LIBRARY. IN CASE HIS
ONLY CHILD LEAVES NO DESCEND
ANTs-HIs CONFIDENTIAL CLERK
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
Tour of the Czar and csarina.

Breslau, Sept. 7.-The czar and czarina started at 7:55 o'clock this morning for Goerlitz. As the imperial party drove through the streets to the station, guard ed by the Nicholas II Hussars and squadron of dragons. they were cheered necessarily by the crowds which filled every available space. The czar ands czarina were accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Saxo- Meining.
 Berlin, Sept. 1.-The czar and czarina, the emperor and empress arrived at Goer- litz before noon The czar wore the uni form of the Nicholas II Hussirs and the kaiser was attlred in the uniform of the Cuirassers. Their majesties drove di- rectly from the station to the parade ground. Though the ground was in bad condition in consequence of the heavy rains yesterday, and the sky overcast, the programme was carried out but the movements of the troops were necessarily unsatisfactory. The czar and the kaiser rode back to the city at the head of the color companies and the czarina and em- press were driven back in carriage.
 At 6 o'clock this evening the czar and cZarIna will start for Kiel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
THE RACES.
sheepshead Bay Results.

Gravesend Race Track, Sept. 1.-The meeting of the Brooklyn Jockey club opened here today under very favorable conditions. The weather was perfect, Ehe crowd was very large and the card con tained, beside the Prospect stakes for g. year-olds and the Oriental handicap for 3-year-olds, high class selling races and handicaps. The Prospect stakes went to The Friar, a well backed to 1 chance, with Cleophus second and George Rose the favorite, third. Dutch Skater cap tured the Oriental handicap by half a length after stubbornly fought finish with Belmar. Ramiro was third, while the favorite, Flying Dutchman, finished next to last. Summaries:
 First race, purse $500, for all ages, five furlones-Casseopia,9 go (Hirsch), 10 to l, won; Delando second, Beldemore third. 'Time, 1:02A.
 Second race, purse $500, for 3-year-olds and upward, mile and a sixteenth Urania, 109 DoggetD, to 5, won; Ingo- mar second, Arapahoe third. Time, 1:51.
 Third race. the Prospect stakes of $3oO0 for 2-year-olds six furlongs-The Friar, Ill 'Littlefield), to 1, won; Cleophus sec ond, George Rose third. Time, 1:15%.
 Fourth race, the Oriental handicap, $3OO0, for 3-year-olds and upward, mile and quarter-Dutch Skater, 95 (OLeary), [ to l, won; Belmar second, Ramiro third. Time, 210.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
REO-nOT BRICKS BURY THEM
Eleven Bremen Lose Their Lives at Benton Harbor, Mich.-Others Are Seriously
 lnjured--The Wall Fell.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Sept. 6.-Yore's opera house and adjoining buildings were burned early this morning, causing the death of eleven firemen and injury to a number of others, and entailing loss of about $65.O00.
 The Dead.
 FRANK WATSON. married. St. Jo- seph.
 4 EDWARD H. GANGE. married. St. Joseph. ARTHUR C. HILL, married. St. Jo- FRANK SHAVER, married, St. Jo- seph-
 ROBERT ROLFE, single, St. Joseph. JOHN HOFFMAN. married, Benton THOMAS KIDD, single, Benton Har- FRANK wooDLEY, married, Benton : WILL MATTEN. married, Benton Har- bor-
 SCOTT RICE, single. Benton Harbor. LOUIS HOFFMAN, single. Benton HarbOr.
 The Injured. The seriously injured are: Ex Fire Chief John A. Crawford, Ben ton HaI bor:- burned and overcome by heat and smoke. Frank Paget, St. Joe seph; legs mashed by falling brick. Will Freund, Se Joseph; cut about the head and burned. Jack Mccormick, Benton Harbor; legs broken and internally in-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08

done as much good for society as any of the other organizations have done or will do. 1 want to speak here of the principle of
 Arbitrattio of Differences
 between employers and their employees. Ina principle has been forced upon the attention of the American people, and l believe in 1t. Arbitration Is simply an extension of the idea of the court of jus tice. It is an impartial institution, an impartial tribunal before which men may come to settle their differences instead of resorting to violence to settle them
 Now, my friends, when you come to use the ballots I want you to remember that that ballot was not given to you by any man who employs you. Loud cheer ing and cries of well, we'll give 1t to you though. That's no dreamy. That ballot was given to you by law; you had it before he employed you. It will be yours after your employment ceases. You do not tell him that if he does not vote according to your opinion you will quit working for, him. Cheers and laughteD. But you have as much rlght Ito tell him that as he has to tell you that you will have to quit working for him if you do not vote as he wants you to.
 When I say this I am not afraid or offending anybody, because if there is an employer in this country who believes that he has right, by paying wages, to control the vote to whom the wages go, he is a man who cannot be offended.
 have known men, who thought that because they loaned a man money that therefore as long as they held his note he must vote as they wanted him to, or FISK foreclosure. I am not afraid of offending any man who has that opinion, because a man who will use loan
 To Intimidate Citizens
 has not learned the genius of the insti- tutions under which we live.
 1 cannot impress upon you any Hiore important truth than this: That your ballot is your own, to do with IL what you please, and that there is nobody tnat must be satisfied with your vote, except your judgment and your conscience. (Cries of you'll be satisfied with it Bry- an."
 At this point the limb of a tree upon which a listener was sitting fell With US human burden to the ground
 MT Bryan said: well, at least one man who fell did not make the mistake that some men are making; he did not saw off the limb he sat on like some men who are trying to destroy the proouctioh of labor" (Great applause).
 It is said vigilance is the price or nper- ty. Yes-not only for the nation, put TOT the individual. Vigilance is the price or individual liberty. A citizen who IS IT. different is citizen who IS apt 10 pe misruled. The citizen who IS Watchlui has the best chance of living unoer soou laws and wise and beneficent institu- tions. Let me leave with you this one parting word. Let me urge you, what ever your views on political questlols may be, whatever may be your laeas , as to policy proposed from time to time py various parties, make It your ,,thy of ambition to prove yourself worthy oi that greatest of all names-an American citizen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
CHANG IN CANADA.
He Has Begun to Realize the Danger He
 Was in Sunday,


 Was in Sunday.
 Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. 7.-Lt Hung Chang was up bright and early this morn- ing, feeling well, though he passed very restless night, the noise of the falls dis turbing him. He had breakfast at 7:30. The day broke fine and clear, and 8 change In the programme was made. In- stead of waiting for the special train, the viceroy, accompanied by Sir Henry Joly, Sir A. c. Parmelee and iis interpreters, took carriages at 9 o'clock and drove to the Canadian side, where a trip through the Canadian park and Dufferin islands was made. Lii was evidently much more impressed with the view of the falls from the Canadian side, and so expressed him. self. He said 1t was magnificent and sublime.
 The remainder of the suite left on the special train about 9:05. The Earl left for Toronto from the, Canadian side about 10:30. This morning for the first time Li seemed to realize the danger which he yesterday ran when he struck the rapidly revolving dynamo in the power house with a stick, the stick being knocked from his hand with terrific force. That he ran a big risk of serious injury he now appre- ciates
 The incident referred to occurred at the power house. Ii held out his cane to- ward one of the rapidly revolving dyna- mos. It was hit by projection and knocked out of his hand like flash. He came near being seriously injured.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
HoMEwARD BOUND.
Enthusiastic Demonstrations at Aurora Galesburg and Plano Short speecnes.

En+h,,s;es+;c Denominations at Aurora,
 Galesbure and Plano-Short Speeches.
 Aurora. H., Sept 7.--Mr. Bryan, Who drove quickly to the Burlington sta.ioh from Sharpshooters' park by way or the ar,dlterium annex, left Chicago by the n 5.3O local train. It was his intention to leave by the 5;50 night train express put he learned at the station that arrange menrs had been made to give nlm u DE reception at Aurora, and for that reason decided to go by the earlier train ana re- main there until the $50 train came in. Aurora was reached at 6:30 and MT. Bry- an walked to a stand erected near the station, where large crowd was satn- cred. MT. Bryan was cheered as ne as. cended the stand and maoe d sioi' speech.
 MT. Bryan said the gold standard was the money changers standard and With out their support could not survive day. The republicans knew this, he declared, and that was why it did not declare Tor gold standard.
 "3V hen YOU discover some way of stop ping hunger, except by feeding a per son. said MT. Bryan, you will ma way of stopping financial depression oth. CT than by increasing the volume or money. GA voice, Whats the matter
 '.Wesare going to regulate that by inter- national agreement, as we will bimetai- ism (Cheers and laughter) Then we will call an international conference ana ana adopt foreign policy, and at last we VII annex ourselves to some nation that IS big enough to take care of us ana reneVe us of the trouble" (Much cheering) !,
 MT. Bryan concluded at GAO, ana hao just time to board his train before 1t pun. ed out. The first stop after Aurora was Plano. where a crowd cheered MT. Bryan when he appeared on the train platform He did not speak. Through the fact that MT. Bryan's car stopped at point sev- erai hundred feet distant from where the crowd had gathered at Kewanee station, the 2O0O people there became howhng mob as. they rushed down the tracks to reach The vicinity of the democratic e. can, an nominee. which he concluded as the train drew out.
 Galesburg's reception to MT. Bryan was exceedingly enthusiastic, and he made short speech. The train resumed US westward journey al 1915 D.. m
 MT Bryan will reach Lincoln tomorrow afternoon and be notified of his nomina- tion by the silver party in the evening.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
READY TO SAW OUT.
The Plot of WalIing and Jackson to Break Jail Discovered in the Nick of Time.
 Negro Implicated.

Cincinnati, O., Sept. "A negro prison CT named Walker was searched last night by turnkey in the Covington jail and 3S calibre revolver was found in his pocket. Walker occupied cell ad- joining the ones in which Jackson and Walling, the Pearl Bryan murderers, are confined. The jailer suspected a plot to break jail and ordered the cells searched. In Walling's cell half dozen saws were found. Both Walling and Jackson pro- test their innocence, but the jail officials think the plot was to have been carried out at o'clock this morning, when only two men would be on guard.
 A search of Jackson's cell today dis closed two fine steel saws hidden be- tween the sole and lining of an extra pair of tan shoes, which belonged to the prisoner.
 A rigid Investigation will be made as to how the revolver got into Walkers posse ession.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08

jured. Several others were injured by falling walls, but will recover.
 Shortly after midnight Yore's opera house, @ large four story brick structure, was discovered to be on fire. It had gained so much headway before the alarm was given that when the city fire department arrived the building was a mass of flames. The St. Joseph depart ment was sent for and arrived soon after.
 The fire continued to gain and was spreading to other buildings when the hook and ladder companies went to the rear of the building, hoping to be able to d1fect stream into the mass of flames from second-story window.
 Hardly had they arrived there when the wall with mighty crash came down upon them, burying fifteen men under red-hot bricks. Other portions of the wall were wavering, and the rescue of the inn prisoned flremen was deterred some time, as 1t was expected every moment the re- mainder of the wall would fall. Finally some of the crowd rushed into the mass to rescue the shrieking and struggling men.
 Frank Watson of St. Joseph was the first man rescued, but he was dead and his body was a mass of broken bones and mangled flesh. The search was con- tlnued until o'clock when the last vic tim, Arthur Hill, was removed. They were carried to offices and private houses, where doctors from both cities were in waiting to render aid. Some of them died en route and others while being cared for.
 The dead were taken to the city hall, which was turned into temporary morgue. Some of the men were so badly mangled that identity was only had by letters and papers in their pockets.
 After the falling of the rear wall the roof and other walls soon collapsed, one of the side walls falling upon a two-story brick building owned by William Prick, completely demolshing it and its con- tents. The fire had not been confined alone to the opera house, but had crept across the alley, and soon the rear of the two-story building was af1ame. The fire, however, was got under control before it reached the main part of the buildings.
 The loss, as far as can be ascertained, is Patrick Tore, opera house block, S40,- GOO: insurance. S19OOO
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
HELLO! VERMONT, HELLO!
 
 Take a Little Message From Arkansas, Will You? YOUR $ SSAAJOR|1Y WIPED OUT
Col. D 2 Jones Will Be Elected Governor by
 ks 6o,ooo Plurality.
EM 4,RAIS DID THEIR DUTY NOBLY
Tn sS7legislature Is Safe and Senator Jones Will Succeed Himself-Few Disturb- ances, Though the Saloon Issue
 Was Very Prominent.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 7.-The election held in thls state today was for all state. judicial and county officers, including two-thirds of the legislature, which will elect successor to Senator Jones, chair man Of the national democratic commit tee. He has no opposition within his par ty, and his reelection is an assured fact. AS far as heard from the election passed off quietly, and an unusually large vote was boiled.
 The question of licensing saloons was the principal issue in the majority of counties. Here in Little Rock it was the issue of the day. The prohlbitionfst anti: license advocates were defeated by a large majority. Democrats and republi- cans had full tickets in the field, while the populists and prohibtionists nomi- mated candidates for governor oniy Re- pupncan returns received in this city up to 5 o'clock indicate that the vote will exceed 16O,00O an increase of 24 00O over 1894.
 At democratic headquarters the elec- ton of Col. Dan w. Jones, the democrat lc candidate for governor, is claimed by 45,000 plurality. Chairman Cooper of the republican committee disputes the claim, passing his estimates upon reports re- ceived late this evening. He says large percentage of the increased vote was boiled by the negroes. Of the 2O3, ,000 poll tax receipts in this state 45,O00 are held by negroes, 15,000 more than was paid by the negroes two years ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
EVIDENCE ALL IN
And Two of the Speeches Delivered in the Kennedy Case Feature Was Ills
 Fathers Testimony

Montgomery, Sept. 7.--tSpscial.)-All of the evidence in the Kennedy-Wood murder case is now in and two of the four arguments have been made.
 The feature of the defense's testimony today has been the evidence of Kenne- dy's aged father, who swore that he had communicated to his son the reports that were being circulated concerning his wife and Mardis Wood and had laid all of the facts before him. At first his son abused him for his suspicious, he said, and used very unkind language towards him.
 The state introduced in rebuttal several witnesses, who testified they had known Kennedy before and since his wife left him and they did not believe from his actions that he was insane at the time he shot Percy Wood.
 Attorney Crow argued the case this afternoon for the state and Capt. Wiley for the defendant. Solicitor Lomax and General Pettus will close tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
Newport Results.

Newport, Ky, Sept. 7-The banner crowd of the meeting was out today, and saw six well contested races. The feature was the Labor Day long distance event, which was won by St. Helena Summa- ries: o
 First race, seven furlongs-FretfuI, 109 (Ward), to l. won; Trixie c. second, Willie Louise third. Time, :29.
 Second race. five furlongs-Caralero, 1O3 (Matthews), 13 to 5. won; Lorrania second. What Next third Time. I:O!k.
 Third race, mile and half-St Helena, 96 e. Reiff), 5 to ]. won; Grammar sec ond. Countess Irma third. Time, 2:34R.
 Fourth race. one m.le-Irksome, 102 Gardner). to 1. won; Probasco second, Harry Shannon third. Time, 141H.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
Claiming eo.ooo for Jones.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 7.-Official re- turns from the following counties late tonight give Daniel W. Jones majorities as follows: Miller (Texarkana) 500: Phillips Uelena), HOO; Woodruff, 1900 out pr a total vote of 2500; Franklin, 800; Lafayette, 300; Sharp, 17O0. If these ma jorities are kept up throughout the state Jones and the entire democratic ticket will receive 60,000 majority.
 The republicans had no ticket in the field, the opposition being an indenpent ticket composed of men, a majority of whom are but little known. The popu- lists scratched Files, their candidate for governor, and voted almost solidly for Jones, as did many of the ''sound money" democrats. who voted at all. The pro- hibition vote throughout the state shows a marked decI ease.
 Several classes occurred In the doubt- full counties between democrats and pop- uliSts
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-08
nronth Continues in North Carolina.

Raleigh. N. C.. Sept. 7.--The slate crop bulletin today says: Th= drouth Is un: broken over many parts Of central ana eastern districts, and that but little im- Droyement Is now possible in crop condi- tions. Cotton picking is rapid and under favorable conditions the quality of cot- ton is high. The crop will be nearly all open by October in the eastern districts. Many fields already look as If struck by frost. The peanut crop is cut short by the August dropth. Rice Is only ordinary, Tobacco continues poor in quality. Most of that crop has been housed.