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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
FATAL WRECK AT HEFLIN.
Avid Freight Car the Cause Brakeman and Tramp, Both Negroes KiIled-Heavy
 Loss to Company

Heflin, June >-(speciaL)--About 7:S0 o'clock Sunday morning freight train was coming in from toward Anniston. When about half way over trestle To- cated near here the engineer discovered loose freight car loaded with lumber coming down grade toward him. He threw on all possible speed to get over the trestle before the collision came. He just did make it. Then came a most dis astrous and horrible smashup. Eleven cars were wrecked and their contents badly damaged. The cost to the railroad is estimated at s30,000. Several negro tramps were seriously injured and two negroes were killed, one of whom was a boy about 19 years of age, who had been raised in Heflin, but was taking a free ride from Anniston to Hefiin. A brake man was also killed. The local conduct- or says he was one of their best men. Is thought to be the work of train wreck CTS Many of the road officials and some detectives came In last night.
 The railroad has offered $100 reward for the person who caused the trouble and request has been made to Governor oates to come forward in behalf of the traveling public by offering similar re- ward Some negro tramps are thought to be the culprits. They were thrown from the train, as they were stealing a ride One nile and half from town. at Meals & Hunnicutt's saw mill, one of tho wood cars was cut loose and switch opened and car ran out on the main track, which caused the trouble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30

air conduits, doors, cars and top rock having been piled promiscuously so as to interfere with all efforts that could be made by any human being. Then to add to the trouble gas had collected so as to endanger any person attempting to reach the imprisoned miners. Not sub dued by these obstacles they again in effectually tried their last resource to re- lieve and recover the men.
 A Remarkable Incident of the disaster is that the mules in the bottom of the mine, used for drawing coal trucks, were found running about loose and unharmed.
 A consultation was held this after noon of all the leading mine superintend- ents of Lackawanna and Wyoming val- 1eys, but they found themselves embar- rassed by the fact that the entire forces of bosses and company men and, in fact, all from whom information could be de- rived, are in the pit below. For this req son the number of the missing ones IS entirely conjectural. Among those in the mine are N. J. Langan, mine superin- tendent and mayor pro tenn. of Pittston; M. F. Lynett, mine foreman; Alexander Mccormick fire boss; Thomas Tenpenny, assistant fire boss; Thomas Cardon, as- sistant fire boss; John Oberile, assistant fire boss; Anthony Kane. driver boss; Thomas Murphy, driver boss; Michael Hughes, night fire boss.
 May Be 125.
 i The one or two mine officials that are left of the Twin shaft at o'clock tonight say that 1t is hard to estimate the num- Der in the shaft, though .they-will reach not less than eighty, and from that to 125.
 The accident Is similar to that of the Avondale. disaster, which occurred on September H. 1869, when 109 miners and laborers lost their lives. The rescuing party have cleared nearly 900 feet of the debris away and are propping as they go along.
 At Il o'clock tonight force of sixty men from neighboring collieries went into the shaft to aid the rescuing party. The men are all old, experienced miners. The work of the rescuing parties is be- ing pushed forward with all rapidity pos sible and very little is being made known tonight to the outside world by those in charge.
 There Is No Hope.
 At midnight last night, after looking over the situation carefully the recruit- ing party decided that the best thing to do was to drive a gangway through the coal from the Clear Spring colliery and joining into the Twin shaft, when it is expected possible to locate the entombed men. The work was at once begun and is being pushed with all the speed pos sible Four shafts of men, each com prising five experienced miners and la- borers, are employed in this task, which is expected to consume at least three or four days In the meantime the work will be pushed by the rescuers in the fa- tai shaft also. No hopes are entertained for the safety of any of the men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
CL0UDBURST AT WETUMPKA
  True Democracy Rained in Tor rents There Yesterday. CAPTAIN JOHNSTON SPOKE He Had a Large Audience, Many of Whom
 Were PopuItes.
GOODWIN IS GROWING IN DIsFAvoR
People in His Own County Are Repudiating Him on Account of His Votes in Con- gress- ss-Rumored He Will Be
 Taken Down.

Wetumpka, June 29.--(Special) )-El- more democracy is ablaze with enthu- siasm.
 Johnston is a winner.
 Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, democratic nominee for governor, by appointment addressed the people here today. Fully 500 democrats and populites were pres- ent, and also quite a number of negroes. The grandest ovation was given Captain Johnston, from the commencement to the conclusion of his speech, that has been accorded any public speaker in the history of the county. From the en- thusiasm exhibited and the declarations made by those present 1t is safe to pre- dict that Fillmore will repudiate Goodwin and his ticket. In fact it was a demo- cratic cloudburst here today. Democracy poured in torrents, and the populo-re- publico crowd are dismayed at the flood that has struck them.
 It has been well known. here for some time that many people in the county were rapidly repudiating Goodwin on account of his votes against Elliott and Underwood, but none were prepared to see the immense crowd that greeted Cap tain Johnston, and the manifest affection of the people for him. Captain John ston's speech was replete with the soundest democratic argument and pa- triotic inspiration, and was so practical and clear to the point that none could misconstrue it. Conservative citizens be- 1ieve the county will give the democratic state ticket from 500 to 800 majority. Hon. J. O.. Turner also addressed the people on the matters pertaining to the educational department of the state, and at the conclusion of his speech he cap tivated the crowd by song that voiced the political sentiments of those present most happily. The ticket for county officers is cona ceded to be the strongest nominated in years and on the 3rd of August it will be: ". G. Lancaster, representatives: G. F. Sedberry, sheriff; B. J. Hornsby, tax collector: G. w Davis, assessor; l.. M. Taylor. treasurer: A. H. Hunter, super intendent of education; J. F. Freeman, H. F. Anderson, J. P. Arant. G. FL En- slen, commissioners; Zion Smith, coro- ner.
 Dr. R. L. Buddleston of Autauga coun- ty was called for by the convention and responded in a speech that added new laurels to his reputation as a stump speaker. Periods in his speech would have done credit to the best speakers of the country. Fillmore county Is very fond of the doctor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
WIDOWS VAIL, BARNS SOB No Hope for Those Entombed Pennsylvania Miners. SHUT IN BY CRUEL WALLS If Death Come Quickly It Will Be as the Mes
 senger of Mercy THE NUMBER IS NOT DEFINITELY KNOWN It May Be Days, It May Be Weeks, Before the Bodies Are Reached-Piteous
 Scenes in the Little Town on
 the Sabbath.
SHUT IN BY CRUEL WALLS
THE NUMBER IS NOT DEFINITELY KNOWN

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 29.-There are no new developments at the Twin shaft of the Newton Coal company, where 100 men and boys were imprisoned yesterday by an explosion and fall of coal The work of the rescuers is going on rapidly. It may be two days or may be two weeks before the men will be reached.
 James McMahon one of the bravest miners in the valley, crawled about the mine this morning. It is asserted that he was within 500 feet of where the un- fortunate men are supposed to be. He called out to them on many occasions, but could get no answer. That all are dead seems to be beyond further ques- tion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
MONTGOMERY REPUBLICANS Said to Be Dissatisfied and Intend to Put
 Out a Straight Ticket.

Montgomery. June --(Special)-A ru- nor is circulating here today that the Mckinley republicans have decided not to support the county ticket put out by the populite convention of this county and that they will run straight republi- can ticket for representatives in the leg islature. It is stated that they have de- cided on running two white men and twd negroes for the house, but one of the white men who has been suggested as possible candidate stated on the streets today that he would not be a candidate under any circumstances if he would have negro on the ticket as his col league. It is stated that a meeting of the county committee will be held at an early date this week to decide upon this mat ter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
Encouragingz' Prospect s in Henry.

Columbia, June 27-(spec:al Corre- spondence. )-Interest in politics is in- ere asing. The democratic party Is in fine shape for the fight and getting better every day. Many of the Jeffersonians are coming back where they belong. They don't like to sleep in the same bed with Murray or with man who will sleep wi.h him. Neither do they like the idea of pledging their vote to Major McKin- ley, nor yet the idea that 142,000 negroes control the state of Alabama.
 Henry county has been In disgrace with the democrats of Alabama for the pas,l four years, but you may look out for rousing big apology on the first Monday in August. in the shape of about 1000 ma jority for the gallant chieftain. Joseph F. Johnston, white supremacy and pure de- mocracy .
 Bland, Then -Boies.
 Marion, June 29.-(Special )-Your correspondent has sounded the free sii- yer democrats of Marion as to their choice of presidential candidate, and finds that Bland is first choice, with Boies as a- good second. -.--.--szs.s
 The barbecut season Is al hand. and one has been arranged for next week at Poplar Springs. a celebrated watering place near Marion
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
HELD IN $1O, 900.
Captain Reilly Will Be Placed on Trial Fri-
 dav-Spaniah Consul on the Watch.

Captain Reilly Will Be Placed on Trial Fri-
 day Spanish Consul on the Watch.
 Jacksonville, Fla, June 29.-Capt Ed- ward G. Reilly, who commanded the steamer Bermuda when she left this port on April 27 on an alleged ilibustering ex- dition, was before United States Com missioner Otto this morning and was placed under s10,OOO bonds for appear ance on Friday, when he will be given q preliminary hearing The cause of the delay was the failure of the government to produce the witnesses against the de- phia, but have been telegraphed to come here at once. The charge against Cap- tain<Reilly Is based upon the affidavit of Abram B. Myers, who swears that on April 27 1896, in this city, county and state, Capt. Edward c. Reilly. John D. Hart and Emilio Nunez did begin and set on foot and provide and prepare the means for a military expedition to be carried on against the territory and do- minion of a foreign prince and people and state with whom the United States is at peace, viz: the king and govern ment of Spain and the people of the Spanish government. The case was transferred to this city for hearing by or- der of the United States court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania at the request of the defendant, who secured a writ of habeas corpus after having bond fixed by Commissioner Craig In Philadel- phia Among the interested spectators present this morning was Spanish Consul tigui of this city. The case Is deemed of so much importance by the Spanish gov- ernment that Consul Soils is here in per- son to watch it's progress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
Notified of the Shut Down

lives in B. B. & R. Knights mills were notified today that the factories would close down Thursday afternoon for the remainder of the week. What future arr engagements for the curta.lment of pro- duetion now inaugurated will be made Is not yet known.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30

Wetumpka, June 2s.--(speciaL)- L)-El-
 more democracy is ablaze with enthu-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
WILL GOODWIN BE TAKEN DowNp There Is e Lively Rumor to That Effect in
 Circulation.

Montgomery, June 29.-tSpecial.)- There is great deal of uncertainty among the populites in this section re- garding the chances of success in the coming state election. For some time past they have been trying to make ar arrangements with one of the afternoon pa- pers published here to give them space for their matter, but up to the present time the efforts have not been successful. Today it is stated that there Is a possi- bility that Mir. Goodwin will be taken down as the head of the state ticket and that his place will be filled by another prominent populist. Just who will be selected to fill the place, should MT. Goodwin be taken down. is not yet given out, but from the rumors which are cur rent 1t is evident that the matter of talk ing him down has been discussed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
Filibuster steamers seis sd.

Key West, Fla. June 29.-The steamers Three Friends and City of Richmond were seized by the customs authorities this morning. The case will be heard Wednesday. The steamers are charged with engaging in filibustering expeditions in violation of the tre-ty between the United States and Spain. The Three Friends and City of Richmond were brought into this port last Friday by prize crews from the cutter Winona.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-30
Bland. Then- -Boies..
WaIiine oefs No New rrisl.

Newport. ky. Jtfne z9.-Judge Helm this morning overruled <He motion for C new trial in the case of -Alonzo Wal1ing, recently convicted for. compIicity in The murder of Pearl Bryan
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
JOB WORK

Hon. William B. Morris, Of Spring.
field, H., in communication, makes
the following suggestive analysis Of the
above
The Times-Herald's construction OF
the republican pledge TO promote in-
ternational bimetallism ought to be-
forced on the notice of every voter in
the land. The gold men do not want
international bimetaIiism at all. They
want international gold monometal-
lism. Silver under such a compact
would still among all the treaty powers
be held down to its present position
as debased token money. 1t would not
be allowed to share to any extent
whatever in the work of measuring
values because it is itself to be meas
ured in gold. Gold therefore is to be
maintained by treaty with the leading
European powers as the sole standard
of values. and the talk about a double
standard is only so much dust thrown
in the peoples eyes. Moreover, If, after
bitter experience. the people seek by
legislation to throw of the shackles
of the single gold standard after once
being entrapped into international en-
tanglementS over their finances, the
treaty win be held up before them and
they will be warned that the matter
has passed from their hands, that the
treaty making power, once exercised.
having effected such an international
arrangement, their right to abrogate &c
is subject to the will of all the other
signatory powers. From this it needs
no prophets eye to foresee interna-
tional complications that would leave
these United States absolutely at tho
mercy Of the powers OF Europe. Nor
need we expect the aid of our sister
American republicss for by entering
into arrangements calculated to stin
further depresS the products OF their sil-
yer mines we closc the gates 70 them.
bid them adieu forever. and literally
choose the monarchies OK Europe as
our company and turn our backs On
all the republics Of the western con-
tinent, The pledge of the republican
party to promote n policy that is cer-
tain to eventuate in the eonsummation
II this. the most gigantic infamy OF all
the ages, unless il be destruction OF
Carthage or the dismemherment OF po-
and. ought to damn its leaders beyond
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
M'KINLEY QUOTED.
Bryan Tells What He said In Speech
in 1891.

in 1891.
Mr.. Bryan in a recent speech, said:
'And in 1891, on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, in Memorial hall. at Toledo. o.,
at the Lincoln day banquet, the pres
ent candidate for president upon the
republican ticket used the words
which I shall now read to you. have
found these words published in a To-
ledo paper, and they have been pub
Hshed so long without correction that
we may safely assume that he was cor
rectly reported.
''These are the words which he is
said to have used: During all of
Grover Cleveland's years at the head
of the government he was dishonor-
ing one of our precious metals, one of
our great producers, discrediting sill
yer and enhancing the price of gold.
He endeavored even before his inaugu-
ration to Office to stop the coinage of
silver dollars, and afteTward, and to
the end of his administration, persist
emily used his power to that end. He
was determined to contract the circu-
iating medium and demonetize one of
the coins of commerce, limit the vol
ume of money among the people, make
money scarce and therefore dear. He
would have increased the value OF every
thing else-money the master. every
thing else the servant
Following these same lines the re-
publican convention in 1892 declared at
that the American peo-
pie from tradition and interest were in
favor of bimetallism. That is the
language of 1s92-that the American
people from tradition and interest are
In favor of bimetaIlisIn. Have tradi-
tons changed in four years? Have in
terests changed in four years? No, my
and yet, forgetting the plat
form of 1858, forgetting the denuncia-
ton uttered by their distinguished
leader in 1891, forgetting the platform
Of 1892. the republican party in con-
sention assembled declared that the
American people must forego the adj
vantage of the bfmetaIIic system to
which tradition and interest endeared
them until foreign nations should bring
those advantages 10 Them"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
T SEAL

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later. For sale BY all dealers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
TRONTON. MO. THURSDAY. OCTOBER g. 1896

i one hundred cents on the hundred dol
lars valuation; in cities and towns
having less than thirty thousand and
over ten thousand inhabitants. said rate
shall not exceed sixty cents on the hun
dred dollars valuation; in cities and
towns having less than ten tho asand an !
more than one Thousand inhabitants.
said rate shall not exceed fiftv cents
on the hundred dollars valuation: and
in towns having one thousand inhabi-
tants or less, said rate shall not exceed
twenty-five cents on the hundred dol
lars valuation, For school purposes
IN districts, the annual rate on proper
ty shall not exceed forty cents on the
hundred dollars valuation: Provided.
the aforesaid annual rates for school
purposes may be increased in districts
formed of cities and towns to an
amount not to exceed one dollar on
the hundred dollars valuation. and in
other districts to an amount not to
exceed sixty-iye cents on the hundred
dollars valuation, or the condition that
a majority of the voters who are tax
payers, voting at an election held to
decide the question, vote for said in
crease For the purpose of erecting
public buildings IN counties, cities or
school districts, and for the purpose of
erecting or purchasing water-works
and electric or other light plants for
cities containing $4,000 inhabitants or
less, when such cities elect to own
same, and to provide a proper sewer
age for such cities, the rates of taxa
ton herein limited may be increased
and the purpose for which it is in
tended shall have been submitted to a
vote OF the people, and two-thirds of
the qualified voters of such county,
city or school district, voting at such
election shall vote therefor. The rate
herein allowed to each county shall be
aScertained by the amount of taxable
property therein, according to the last
fer State and county pur-
poses. and the rate allowed to each |
city or town by the number of iuhabit- |
ants, according to the last census !
taken under the authority of the State !
Or the United States, said restriction |
rs to rate shall apply to taxes of every
Kind and description. whether general /
1r special. except taxes to pay valid /
now existing, or bonds /
which may be issued in removal of /
such Indebtedness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION submit

SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION submit
ting to the qualified voters of the
State of Missouri an amendment to
the constitution thereof, concerning
the judicial department.
Be II resolved by the Senate, the House
OF Representatives. coHcurring therein:
That at the general election to be
held on the Tuesday next following
the first Monday in November, 1896,
the following amendment to the con-
stitution of the State of Missouri, con-
cerning the judicial department, shall
be submitted to the qualified voters of
said State, to wit:
SECTION l. The power of the sH-
preme court, except as hereinafter pro-
vided, and of the courts of appeals. to
issue original remedial writs, shall be
confined to cases lying within the ap-
pellate jurisdiction of said courts.
SEC. ,. The meaning of the terms
used in section y. artical 6 of the con-
stitUtiOn are hereby defined as follows:
BY amount in dispute is meant the
money value of the real dispute at the
date of the judgment appealed from,
and the courts shall look into the en-
tire record for the purpose of ascer-
tanning such value.
Cases involving the construction of
the constitution of the United States or
of this State, or the validity of treaty
or statute of the United States, are
those cases only where that point has
been raised in good faith by some
pleading or instruction in the trial
court.
Cases involving the construction OF
the revenue laws of this State are cas-
es only wherein either party in the
trial court claims some right under a
construction of such laws. which con-
structiOn his adversary denies to be the
true construction by some pleading or
instruction.
The title to any Office under this
State means only the title of an officer
whose duties are coextensive with the
State, or who is required by Law to be
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-10-08
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