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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Overdue Steamers j..

New York, Oct. 13.-Owing to the
storm several passenger and freight
steamers bound to this port are overdue.
The steamship most overdue is the Semi
mole of the Clyde line. She left Charles
ton, S. c., last Friday at o'clock in the
afternoon, and ought to have arrived
here Sunday evening last. Up to 10 o'clock
today she had not been sighted, and
nothing heard from her.
The Seminole carries passengers and a
general cargo. At the offices of the line
Ii was said today that the officials of the
line did not think that the steamer had
met with any serious mishap. They
thought she had probably put in some
where to avoid the fury of the storm,
and would no doubt arrive at this port in
safety.
The steamer Orizaba of the Ward line,
from Havana, due here yesterday at 8
O'Clock, had not been heard from or
sighted early today. She had cargo of
merchandise and thirty-one passengers
from Cuba, beside others from Mexico.
At the offices of the line no apprehensons
regarding the steamers safety was felt
and it was said that she would probably
arrive during the day.
one to three days late, and some of the
sound steamers from Boston, Providence,
Stonington and other New England cities
had not arrived at their docks here at
their usual time this morning. No APP
prehension for their safety is felt how
ever.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
He GOES QUAY ONE BETTER
Chairman Jones Tries His Hand
on a Table.
FIGURES OUT 279 FOR BRYAN
He CharacterzeS the Effort of the Modest Mat
as Gigantic Bluff.
MUST HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT FUSION
Opposed to Gold Have Been United.
Cheering News from Connec-
ticut and New Jersey.


Chicago, Oct. Ex-senator Jones of the
democratic national committee character
lied the table of the probable electoral
vote as given out last night by Senator
Quay as gigantic bluff" The chairman
pointed out that of all the states classed
by Senator Quay as doubtful only Ten
nessee and Virginia had not complete fu-
sion of democrats, populists and silver
republicans. The senator also stated that
of the states classed for Mckinley there
was complete fusion of all the silver
forces in the following: Illinois. Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Min
nesota, North Dakota, Ohio, West Vir-
glnia and Wisconsin. In thirty-two
states altogether complete fusion had
been effected of all the forces opposed to
the gold standard.
Chairman Jones gave out the following
table showing the votes of the respective
candidates in the electoral college
Ppvao MpL[ip- DOIl bt-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
WHO'LL PAY THE JAILERsp
It Looks Like Montgomery's Sheriff Will
Have That Privilege.

Montgomery, Oct. 13.-(Special)-A
considerable breeze in local court. circles
has been occasioned by the announce
ment that the county board Of revenue
has declined to hereafter pay the salaries
of the two county jailers. 1t is the sher-
iff's place to pay them out of his fees, 1t
is insisted by the board. The law makes
no provision for the payment of the Jail
ers 1t Is silent as to how they shall be
paid Ever since the democrats got in
control of affairs in this county after the
war the boards of revenue have seen fit
to pay the jailers, but they have done SO
at their option.
Sheriff Parks insists that custom makes
Iaw---that as the jailers have heretofore
been paid by the county they should con-
tinue to be so paid. Democrats here think
1t is pity he did not apply the same rule
of reasoning to the appointment of cleo
ton officers in this county instead of de-
parting, as he did, from the invariable
rule that had existed here-but that is
another matter
AS things now stand Mr.. Parks will
have to pay his own jailers, which will
cut the fees of his Office down by $500 or
$500 per year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
jamestown Puts Back.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 13.-The Old Domin-
ion iron stea mship jamestown, which left
here for New York at $50 Saturday night
met the hurricane of that night and Sun
day and had to put back when off At
lantic City, owing to shortage of coal.
She arrived here about 2 o'clock this
morning. Her officers report terrific
gale, saying that at times the vessel al
most laid on her sides, so rough was the
sea. For many hours she was only able
to make four knots per hour, and when
off Atlantic City, N. j., the supply of coal
grew so low that the captain determined
to run before the wind back to this port.
Some of her perishable cargo suffered,
but all in the hold of the vessel was un.
injured. She carried o good many pas
sengers, all of whom were extremely
sick. 1t was noticeable that many of
these left for New York by rail this
morning and did not wait for the James,
town, which sailed this afternoon. The
vessel was in no way hurt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
THE LEGISLATIVE PLOW
Often Held by Hands Which Are
Not Horny.
IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE
As Long as Non-Producers Run 1t, Vacations
Are All on One Side.
BRYAN WANTED A MAGNlFYIN6 GLASS
To Focus the First Republican He Struck in
Minnesota = He Takes Occasion to
Give Congressman Towne
Kindly, Vigorous Boost.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 1S.-The Bryan
special train left at o'clock this morn
ing for Duluth, over the Northern Pacific.
The early hour of departure and the fact
that the time when the train would leave
was known but to a few, prevented any
large crowd at the station. A few per-
sonal friends of the candidate were there
to see him off.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
INDICTMENTS IN BLANK.
Singular Return Of the Grand Jury at New
Orleans = Sensational Developments
Expected in Banking Circles

New Orleans, Oct. 13.-The grand jury
late this afternoon returned eleven in
dictments in blank, but they are under
stood to be against the officers and dlrec-
tors of the suspended Bank of Com
merce.
1t Is said that sensational developments
will follow tomorrow. The indictments
against the directors are under section
877 of the revised statutes of Louisiana.
This section relates to officers concealing
the failing condition of banking insti-
tuition. Quite a furry has been caused
among the. friends of the directors.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Will Hug Havana.

Havana, Oct. 13.-Rumors were in cir
culation here on Saturday that Captain
General Weyler had gone, or was about
to go, to Piner del Rio. These rumors
were absolutely without foundation, as
General Weyler has not left Havana, and
1t is not known that it is his intention to
do so at present.
The rebel leader, Myia Rodriguez, has
been wounded in an engagement upon
the Ranch Juneo, near Esperanza, with
the Spanish forces, under the command
Of neral Aladez.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Treasury Figures.

Washington, Oct. 13.-The treasury
gold reserve declined today to 1923, ,73o,732.
The days withdrawals at New York We're
s276 9O0 During the month of September,
1895, the mints of the United States
coined from silver bullion on hand, pur-
chased under the act of July IA, 1890 o.
zoe. 900 standard silver dollars, containing
2,0Ss, ,35S51 ounces of pure silver, the cost
OF which was $1,S62671, giving seigior-
age or profit of 1897, 1929 to the govern-
| ment, which sums have been deposited In
. the treasury. ---..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
MORE SUNSHINE.
American Linen Mills Resume.

Fall River, Mass, Oct. 13.-The Ameri-
can linen mills started yesterday, after
weeks shut down on account of a break
down. The Robeson mill is still stopped.
The Metacomet stopped Saturday for an
indefinite period and the Fall River man
ufactory win stop Saturday for an un-
known time. Nothing is known regard
ing the course of the big mills.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
MIR. CARLISLE WAS TOO BUSY
Getting Up Speeches to Attend the Meeting
of the Cabinet.

Washington, Oct. 13.-President Cleye-
land and his official advisers were in cab
met session for an hour and half today
discussing topics to be considered In the
annual report of the executive officers
and in the presidents message. All the
cabinet officers were present except Sec
retary Carlisle, who is in the city, but is
busily engaged in the preparation of
some campaign speeches to be delivered
in Kentucky. Secretary Francis of the
interior department attended today his
first cabinet meeting, and was warmly
welcomed by his associates.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
He HEARD SOMETHING DROP
Merchant Crawford TakeSWater
in a Hurry.
INVITES THOSE CLERKS BACK
With Full Salary and Without Prejudice Says
He Regrets His Action.
Mr. CHAIRMAN BU7lEF 3 lueuLAuT
Says Bryan Does Not Ne( 8 l1inois- Fusion
Deal Closed in In 9aa, but the
North ina.

st. Louis, Oct ~ Che twelve clerks
who were discharg - ~ Crawford & Co.
last Saturday because they favored the
free coinage of silver were asked to re-
turn to their positions in the dry goods
establishment of the firm without preju-
dice and with full salary Several of the
clerks have accepted the invitation
In published statement Mr.. Crawford
regrets his hasty action In dismsslng
them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Hosiery Mills Start Up.

New Brunswick, N. Y, Oct. 13.-The
Norfolk and New Brunswick Hosiery
company, which suspended indefinitely
month ago, because, as it was said by the
officials, of the uncertainty of the politi-
cal outlook resumed operations this
morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
ASHORE on Dixie Islnr d.

Mobile, Oct. 1S.-The Norwegian bark
New Zealand, before reported from Gal
weston as having been dismasted i'm the
recent hurricane that swept up the At
lantic seaboard, and which sailed from
this port September is for Sutton's
Bridge, went ashore on Dixie island Mon
day night while trying to cross Mobile
bar. Tugs have gone to her assistance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
To Run Fitty-four Hours a Week.

Waltham Mass. Oct. 13.--The follow
ing notice was posted today in the Amer
lean Waltham watch factory:
son and after October Is and until
further notice the factory will run fifty
four hours week
sc. c. FITCH, Superintendent"
The factory has been running on half
time only all summer and employs about
1000 hands.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

Philadelphia, Oct 13.-The British
steamer Evelyn, from Huelva for Phila-
delphia, passed up Reed island at 4:22
o'clock, and reports having on board the
captain and eight men of the wrecked
Norwegian bark Livese, from Mobile for
Rosario. They were nine days in two
small boats.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

Senator Jones added that thousands of
democrats in Connecticut and New Jer-
sey had informed him that those states
would cast their vote for Bryan, while
the democrats of Iowa looked upon that
state as safe for Bryan by large ma
iority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

Savannah, Ca, Oct. 13.-The steamship
Chattahoochee reports passing on Octo-
Der 10 at p. m, about thirty miles off
Cape Lookout, a lot of wreckage, con-
sisting of the top of a vessel house and
two doors painted white and a chair; it
also passed a large quantity of dressed
lumber. This wreckage apparently had
not been long in the water.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Palmer and Buckner Failed to Get There

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 13.-Hon. Will
liam Everett of Massachusetts spoke at
the Grand opera house here tonight to
good audience in the interest of Palmer
and Buckner. 1t was arranged 70 nave
mis- speech folluwed by short talk from
the candidates themselves. but owing 70
wreck on the Louisville ana NashViIis III :
railroad their train could not pass and
did not arrive until nearly mlon.ght
Mr.. Everett was introduced by Hon.
Mike Savage of Clarksville. and made one
of mis- Characteristic speeches He was
frequently applauuded. a,,o and; on the whoie'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Tynan'a Rx.raoition Refused.

Paris, Oct. 13.-The Figaro says that the
council of state has decided to refuse the
extradition OF P. ]. p. lyman, the alleged
dynamite conspirator. to England.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

ed an iceberg about 600 feet long, having
four heads, he highest being only about
80 feet out of waite and the rest of the
berg almost submerged, making it very
dangerous obstruction.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
A Menace to Marines.

Savannah, Ga, Oct. 1S.--The British
steamship Wastewater, Captain Stephen,
reports that on September 10, latitude
1880 north, longitude 52.12 west. she pass
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
crentea a Profound sensation.

moned his entire state committee by tele-
graph to meet here Wednesday,
Created Profound Sensation.
Raleigh, N. c., Oct. 13.-The democratic
proposition for fusion has caused pro-
found sensation In the state. and the an
ger of many democrats is intense. Inc
democratic committee, in its proposltoh,
gives the following as It's reasons ior
making 1t.
"This committee believing that the
white people of North Carolina are in
tensely in earnest In their desire ana pur-
pose to secure the benefits of reform for
which Bryan stands, and to preserve
good government in North CaHolna, are
prepared to invite close alliance among
all those who hold to these views THIS
in our opinion is made imperative IN
view of the fact that colored voters OF the
state have been united in compact BODY
in support of those measures for which
Mckinley and Russell stand. The col
ored people and their leaders have made
the union of white people necessary 10
defeat McKinleyism and Russellism In
North Carolina. To provide for union
of those believing in white supremacy
and good government. the chairman OF
this committee is instructed to propose
to the executive committee Of the peoples
party as the ticket to be voted for In the,
coming election the names given above.
The proposition ends with these words:
their best efforts to defeat all republican
candidates to the legislature and to elect
only democrats and populists, and only
such of them as are known to stand for
the reform advocated by Mr.. Bryan"
Populist Chairman Aver gave out the
following this afternoon: you can say
for me that the proposition will not be
accepted We will not enter into another
proposition whereby we lose any OF our
congressman in the First, Third Fourth,
Sixth and Seventh districts, whose elec-
ton Is now assured
To the question: Are you averse to
yielding the governorship?" he replied:
ITO that have nothing to sAy."
Influential popuists say 1t Is entirely
too late to make any change In their
ticket, as it takes two weeks to get the
news to populists In the interior. Sena-
tor Butler is declared to favor the propo-
sition and the democratic committee
made the advance upon assurances from
lin. Republican Chairman bolton said;
Democrats can't fuse with populists, be-
cause populists will not fuse with them.
We will carry the state in any event for
Pussell'.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
BUFFETED BY BAD BOREAS
Stout Ships the PlaythingS of
the BilloWS.
THE OLD DOMINION Is SAFE
But at One Time Life Was Not Worth Cent
a Head.
OFFERED HIS ALL FOR A GUARANTEE
Queer Behavior of Passengers = Coastwise
Steamers Overdue-Tales of the Tenn
pest from Sundry Sources.
Almost Washed Away.
OFFERED HIS ALL FOR A GUARANTEE

Richmond, Va, Oct. 13.--Passengers on
the Old Dominion, of the Old Dominion
line, arrived in this city shortly before
noon today having been sent by rail over
the Chesapeake and Ohio from Newport
News.
They tell a story of hard experience on
the sea since leaving New York Saturday
afternoon. Three hours after leaving
New York a stiff northeast wind arose
that soon developed into a fearful gale,
and the experience of the crew and pas
sengers until last night was something
they never want to go through again.
One of the passengers was Mr.. W. M.
Lathrop, editor of the CarbondaYe Pa.)
Leader. and he today told the first story
to reporter:
1.-THE passengers behaved well, though
badly frightened, until about midnight
Sunday, when the rudder chain snapped,
leaving the boat without guiding power
for many minutes. OF that moment Cap
tain Brakeman said afterward L would
not have given ten cents for all the lives
on the boat at that time
when, after a terrible experience in
the wind and overlapping waves, the
rudder chain was repaired and the boat
rugged, the hopeless passengers took some
new courage, but an hour later, when it
broke again, every one, If the truth be
told, gave up completely.
zone passenger tried to borrow a re-
volver with which to shoot himself and
another offered all his property to any
one who would guarantee him safely in
port No one took his offer, however, and
he still has his property"
Guyandotte and Comanche Make Port.
New York, Oct. 13.-The Old Dominion
steamer Guyandotte, Captain Walker
which reached here this morning. from
Norfolk, is the first vessel to arrive from
q southern port since Saturday. She left
Norfolk last Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
and encountered the full force of the
storm The wind blew heavy gale from
the northeast, with a high, confused sea,
in which the Guyandotte was obliged to
run at reduced speed. Numerous heavy
seas boarded the steamer, but fortunate
ly did no damage.
The steamer Tallahassee, for Savan-
nah, which has been anchored in Graves
end bay since the 10th, stormbound, pro-
ceeded to sea early this morning.
Charleston, S. c., Oct 13--The steam
ship Comanche, Capt. t. w. Pennington,
which left New York Saturday afternoon,
arrived here this morning. She ran into
the hurricane Saturday at midnight off
the capes of Delaware. The passengers
behaved admirably Resolutions were
adopted complimenting the courage of
Captain Pennington and officers. The
captain reports the highest seas exper-
fenced during more than forty years of
service. On the 18th, thirty-four miles
north of Bodies island, he passed
wrecked schooner A steamship, ap-
parently one of the Morgan line, was res
cuing the crew.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
LARGE CONCESSIONS
Offered by the Democrats of N orth Carolina
to the Populists.

Raleigh, N. c., Oct. 1S.-The democratic
central committee was in session here
until after 2 o'clock this morning. 1t re-
viewed the situation and decided that the
republicans would certainly elect their
state ticket unless fusion of democrats
and populists was effected. The commits
tee therefore proposed to the populists
both state and congressional fusion. A
proposition was sent to the popullst state
chairman this morning. 1t is that wat
son, democrat, shall be the joint candl-
date for governor, and Guthrie, popullst,
for MISUNDERSTANDING with the pledge
that the democrats shall support him
for the United States. senate; Cyrus
Thompson, populist, for secretary of
state; w. II. Worth, populist for treas
urer; W. A. Montgomery. populist for
supreme court justice. The proposition
as to congressman is that the popullsts
shall take the First, Third, Fourth and
Seventh districts.
The populist state chairman has sum-
moned his entire state committee by tele-
graph to meet here Wednesday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-05
The Conservative Woman. =

Writing of "The Conservative Wo-
man." in February Ladies' Home Jour
nal, Ruth Ashmore, considering her
"as companion" pays her this pretty
tribute: ''She is the woman who with
her hus sband and her sons is the best
companion. She surrounds herself,
unconsciously, with a spiritual atmos-
phere that is rest to the weary, es-
pecially to The weary man. She is not
a bigot She is in sympathy with
whatever work the man may be doing
in many ways she may help him with
it, but when he has thrown off the
trammels of labor he finds in her all
the sweetness, all the rest and all the
happiness that can be given by a wo-
man who sets her lie S that it is like
perfect music unto perfect words"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-05

The we'll of Afford Brothers on the
Blazer farm southeast of Archers Forl;,
came in Monday and is stated to be a
fifty barrel producer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-05
IN THE OIL FIELDS.
OIL INTERESTS SOLD.

Saturday evening it was learned from
a reliable source that the Deep Run
Oil company had sold out their interest
in the Christopher Reichel farm, on
the Ohio side, to Cell Nichols for
sum approximating $4,000. The prop
erty mentioned contains SO acres OF
land, on which, at the time The deal
was made, there were two drilling
wells. Since the deal was closed one
of the wells has been completed and is
making about $50 barrels of oil day.
The 6A casing was put in the other
we'll Saturday, and it should reach the
pay the early part of this week. On
Saturday Mr.. Nichols closed up the
negotiations whereby he secured an
other sixteenth interest in the lease
from Mr.. w. H. Hall. of this city, but
the amount paid could not be learned.
This property is considered as good as
anything yet to be developed, and it is
thought Nichols has secured some
thing nice oil Review.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-05

New YORK, Feb. 4.-Harry 4. P. and
Dallas T. Hyams, the two brothers
whose sensational trials in Toronto for
the alleged murder of Wm. c. Welles,
a brother-in-law of Harry Hyams, in
order to get his life insurance of S2o,-
300, attracted much attention, are now
in this city, having arrived here Mon
day morning in company with Frances
L. Wellman, their counsel. 1t is said
they will go west and settle. They
are said to be penniless, as their trials
kave cost them over 100000
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-05
WatGYt0Mn.

Watertown Farmers Institute this
Wednesday and Thursday will be held
in the Universalist Church. it being
the largest room in the village. The
Universalist people have left nothing
undone to make the Institute success.
We expect some fine instrumental
music violin solo by Mr.. A. d. Ford
and mandolin by Mr., Harry Dyar of
Waterford.
Mr.. and Mrs. William BOIL, OF Gin.
cinnati, have been visiting friends and
Mr.. Bohrs father, Mr.. Conrad BOIL,
and Mrs. Bohl's father, Mr. Henry
BOIL Sr., of this place. Mr.. BOIL is
motorman on street car in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs, BOIL were called to Mari
eta to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Bohl's sister, Mrs. Schletzer
Mr.. W G. Woodford was s. wears old
ground hog day, He is quite poorly
yet.
Miss Lizzie Latin is prostrated with
sciatica trouble.
Married in Marietta, by Rev, j. W.
McMaster, Mr.. Harley Seeley and Miss
Laura Wood, both of this place Mr..
Seeley is one ofour most popular young
men and Miss Wood one of our charm
ing young ladies. Our best wishes go
with them. They will reside with Mr..
Seeley's mother, Mrs Diantha Seeley.
Mr.. Poppinger has finished saving
set for MIR. Elmer McGirr. He will saw
two sets for Roscoe Wolcott
Mr.. Barth goes to W. Va. this week
to look after his lumber business.
Mr.. II. d. Woodford and A. e. Park
traded farms recently and exchanged
places at once.