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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
DEADLOCK AT SELMA.
Craig Smith and PIowman in the Lead and
Ted-357 Ballots With Practically
the Same Result.

Selma Aug. 2S.-tSpecial)-T con-
gressional convention met today in Gill.
mans hall at 80 o'clock. 1t was called
to order by DR.. Ayers, chairman of the
congressional committee, who named S.
M. Bowie of Talladega temporary chair
man and C. e. Lyman of Shelby tempo
rary secretary.
The committee on credentials was dis
pensed with
A committee of six was appointed on
permanent organization and six on plat
form. The committee reported making
temporary organization permanent and
adopting the rules of the house of repre-
sentatives to govern the body.
The convention then adjourned until 2
o'clock.
The convention reassembled at 2
o'clock. H. H Stewart, at the request
of Chairman Bowie, took the chair.
Mr.. Bowie moved that a call of coun-
ties be made for nominations. Carried
Mr.. Bowie then resumed the chair
Calhoun-John B. Knox named Il. B.
Kelly and R. P. Thomas nominated w.
p. Whiteside of Oxford.
Chilton-T. r. Crumpton nominated
CASTOR A. Robbins.
= Cleburne-T. j. Burton nominated
James B. Merrill.
Pettus of Dallas nominated James
Craig Smith.
Talladega-S. ]. Bowie nominated Hon.
T. S. PloWman.
Balloting then commenced. The first
ballot was cast as follows:
Calhoun-Kelly g. Whiteside 5.
Chilton-Robbins 5.
Cleburne-Merrill 4.
Dallas-Smith 16.
Shelby-Plowman 6, Robbins 1.
Talladega-Plowman TO-
Balloting, up to the fifty-flrst ballot,
was unchanged.
When the fifty-frst ballot was reach
ed, on motion of W. w. Burns the COM
mittee on platform and resolutions was
allowed to report through their chair
man, Dr. Ayers, as follows:
I'VE, the democrats of the Fourth
Congressional district, in convention as
sembled, hereby indorse the platform
adopted by the national convention at
Chicago, and pledge to the nominees of
said convention a hearty and enthusi-
aStc support. We unhesitating1y con-
denim the action of those persons who
participated in the democratic primaries,
and thereby pledged themselves to sup
port the nominees, and have bolted the
action of the Chicago convention be-
cause their individual views did not pre-
vail in the adoption of platform and
nomination of candidates, and we hereby
call upon all loyal democrats to express
their condemnation of such men and
journals as are pursuing a course tend
ing TO disrupt the democratic organiza-
tion and seeking to divide the white vote,
thereby rendering it possible for the af-
fairs of government to fall into the
hands of the ignorant and vicious"
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted amidst tremendous applause
and cheering.
The 154th ballot was cast without any
material change The convention adj
journed until o'clock tonight.
The convention reassembled at the ap-
pointed hour. Three hundred and fifty
seven ballots were cast with practically
the same result as before.
The motion of Delegate Crumpton Of
Chiffon county to adjourn was voted
down.
The convention will probably adjourn
at midnight to meet tomorrow. There
is no chance for a nomination tonight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
PAY UP, WITH PENALTY.
Ultimatum of the Reorganization Commi

Ultimatum Of the REORGANIZATION Commit
tee to the Stookh olders.
New York. Aug. 2S.-The reorganiza-
tion committee of the Richmond and
West Point Terminal Railway and Ware
house company give notice that holders
of certificates of deposit of common stock
of the company or of stock either first
preferred, second preferred or common
of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia company, under the agreement
of May l, 1898, must pay their assess
ments before September 15, together with
penalty equal to 20 per cent of such as
sessments, or they will cease to have
rights under the plan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Acting Comp
troller of the Currency Coffin received
telegram this afternoon from Examiner
w. H. S. Burgwyer at New Orleans in
forming him that Directors Renaud, Du-
mas, Fenner and Keifer and Acting Tell
er Songeron, all officers of the failed
American National bank of New Orleans,
had been arrested today on charges of
criminal violation of the national bank
ing laws. These are in addition to the
arrest of President Gardes, Vice Pre- ST.
dent Girault and Thomas II. Underwood
The latter was a member of the firm in
which Gardes and Girault were said to
be partners.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
!. Clemenoy for One. Stripes for the other.

New Orleans, Aug. 2S.-The state board
of pardons held a meeting today and
after hearing lengthy arguments decided
to recommend the pardon of Numa Du-
doussat, one of the Doodle New orleans
councilmen now serving sentence in
the state penitentiary. The petition of
Louis Desforges for pardon was re-
fused. Desforges has not yet been sent
to Baton Rouge, but has been confined
here in the parish prison for many
months under sentence. His removal to
the states prison has been delayed by
one plea and another, but he appears to
have at last exhausted his legal resources
and win be carried to Baton Rouge to
serve his sentence in few days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
Tillman Challenges Harrison.

Washington, Aug. 2S.--The democratic
congressional committee furnishes the
Southern Associated Press with the fol-
lowing telegram this day addressed to
EX-President Harrison:
Hon. Benjamin Harrison, New York
City, N. Y:
~ have just spent a week in Pennsyl-
vania speaking to many thousands.
Your speech in New York last night at
tacks me specifically, and l should be
pleased to meet you in joint debate be-
fore a northern audience, preferably at
Indianapolis b. r. TILLMAN.'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
Florida Republicans Harmonize.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 2S.--The two
warning factions of the republican par
ty today united upon electoral and state
tickets. Harmony was secured on ba-
sis proposed by the national committee,
and not on basis proposed by Senator
Ouay, The Eaganites are In control of
the state committee and the lily whites
have e. r. Gunby, the candidate for gov
ernor, and the congressional candidate in
the First district.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at $101, ITO, ,019 The days with
drawals at New York were $96, 400.
The net gold balance included the $780,
900 in gold deposited at New York The
treasury is ads Ised that 81, 800, 900 of gold
was engaged today in Europe for export
here. This makes the aggregate gold on
the way here 81 ,000, 900.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
North Carolina Industries.

Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 2S.-An official re-
port of the manufacturing industries OF
North Carolina was today prepared by
the state agricultural department. 1t
shows that there are 174 cotton spinning
or weaving mills, fifteen hosiery mills,
three knitting underwear, four making
bags, two cordage, one nets, one calico,
one silk. eight wooden goods, in the state.
Six mills are in course of construction.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
President En- Route to New York.

Buzzard's Bay, Mass, Aug. 2S.-The
steam yacht Sapphire, owned by Mr..
Stillman of New York, left here at 12;45
p. m. with President Cleveland, bound
for New York, where the reception of
Lii Hung Chang is to be given. Accom-
panying the president were Attorney
General Harmon and Private Secretary
Thurber. At noon the president and
party entered the steam launch and
passed down between the island and the
main land. 1t requires about thirteen
hours to make the trip, and If the wealth
er is favorable the yacht should arrive
at New York by o'clock in the morning
at the latest 1t is the presidents inten-
tion to return to Gray Gables by Sun
day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29

the march to the Waldorf hotel was be-
gun. The route was down West street
to Bowling Green, thence to Broadway
up that thoroughfare to Fourth street.
over to Fifth avenue and through that
street to the hotel, where they arrived
several hours later.
All along the route large crowds were
gathered. The name of Ii Hung Chang
was upon every ones lips, and he receiv-
ed great ovation, probably the like of
which was never rendered a foreigner in
this country. The streets were jammed
all the way with a cheering multitude.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
MAJOR CULVER APPOINTS
Hon. Don F. Sessions of Bullock His Chief


Montgomery, Aug. 2s.--(Special.)-M
jor Culver, commlssioner-elect of agricul-
ture, has appointed Hon. Don F. Sessions
Of Bullock chief clerk in his office and
II. NJ. Culver, his son, assistant clerk.
Major Culver will take charge of the OF
fice on September l.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
rrAr,Y AND BRAZIL AT OUTS.
The Former Hos Presented an uitimatum
Demanding 5atisfaction.

Demanding 5atisfaction.
London, Aug. 2S.-It Is reported nero
that The Brazilian minister to Italy mas
left Rome and gone to Paris in conss-
ouence of the strained relations between
Italy and Brazil, which have resulted In
the former government. sending an ul-
timatum to Rio Janeiio demanding
piompt aud complSte Satisfaction Tor the
out, age committed upon italian subjects
in BraZil
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Senators Teller, Dubois and Marion Butler
Are on 1t,

Chicago. Aug. Ex-senator Jones this
evening appointed the advisory commit
tee among the silver advocates and or
ganizatlons outside the democratic party
to act as advisors to the democratic ma
tional campaign committee in its general
management of the campaign. The fol-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-29
HANYE TO HANG.

Governor Atkinson Refuses to Commute
the Sentence of Death.
Atlanta, Aug. 2S.-Governor Atkinson
has refused to commute the sentence of
Arthur Hanye and he will be hanged
here next Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Correspondent Tn MORO Castle.

New York, Dec. 2e.-Henry Delgado.
on American citizen. special correspond
ent Of The Mail and Express, detailed
two months ago to join the insurgent
army in Pinar del Rio, Is now In prison
ot Havana. Failing to reach General
Maceo, Mr.. Delgodo was to have Joined
IL he could, the Spanish forces In the
field. This alternative did not become
necessary. The correspondent who was
landed in Cuba by one of the expeditions
from this country, went strictly in his
capacity as a news commissioners for
this newspaper, for the purpose or tell
ing the truth Just as he found When
he left here he carried letters OF introduce
ton to Maceo and TO another Cuban
general When captured these letters
were found on him, together with an
order from Maceo to the prefect OF Las
Tumbas, commending the bearer to his
consideration and courtesy. These
documents could scarcely be regarded
as discriminating. ,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

Another exeJnplih cation OF Mr.. B. f..
Keith's generosity and extreme coed
fesling for tue m sar.hors OF tho press Is
found In his munAacsnt gift Of s2l00 in
cash to tue PRESS cSs.bs OF Boston, New
Yorx, Philadelphia snd Providence. 1t
was Mr.. Keith's own personal tribute to
the profs, sion for wrdch he holds only
the tendcresr feelings and II was token
OF appreciation OF the very many words
of kindness and prnisc which have been
printed in behalf of his numerous enter
prises and himself. Mr.. Keith Is in
Europe, but though he 10 tho asands OF
mile, away. be did not forget to make
the Yule.tide oil the merrier for his
friends OF the press. The resident man
ayers OF the four theatres In the cities
named above, presented the Presidents
of the di fferent press clubs with these
amounts; Boston, $500; Nsw York, $500;
Phlladclpbii, $500; Providence $500; and
tho wonen's Press Club of Boston, $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

thought He Was a High Kicker.

Joseph McCabe went into Patrick
Lynch's saloon 4sl EDDY strest at $3.50
O'Clock last evening and boasted of his
mower an a high kicker. Some one held .
bat and Joseph illustrated his ability.
lie was such success thet his ambition
"tru him down" Finally he resolved TO
paraiyzs the company with daring fest
ana stsrted In to kick fly spscks of the
ceiling. lie made the kick and landed In
a heap. When he gathered himself to-
gethor he found that bis left arm wal
broken. lie was taken to the Rhode
Island Hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Woman SUFFRAGE rnaorsed.

Boston, Dec. 2C-The Womans Jour-
nal. the organ of the woman's rights
movement, prints today a letter from
Denver testifying to the. value OF equal
suffrage. This letter Is signed by the
governor, two ex-governors, the gov
ernor- elect, the United States senators,
the congressman. all the justices of the
supreme court the court OF appeals, the
district court, numerous state officers,
municipal officers of Denver, and the
most prominent educators OF the state.
The letter says: Because false rumors
are circulating in other states concern
ing the results Of equal suffrage In
Colorado. the friends of the cause de-
sire 10 present q truthful and un-
prejudiced statement of facts. We be-
lieve that the greatest good OF the home.
the state and the nation Is advanced
through the operation Of equal suffrage.
The evils predicted have not come TO
rass. The benefits claimed for Ii have
been secured, or are in process OF de-
velopment. A very large proportion OF
Colorado women have conscientiously
accepted their responsibility as citizens.
In 1894 more than half the total vote for
governor was cast by women. Between
So and 80 per cent of the women OF the
state voted at that time. The exact vote
OF the last election has not yet been esti-
mated, but there is reason to believe that
the proportional vote of women was as
large as in previous years. The vote
of good women, like that OF good men.
is involved In the evils resulting from the
abuse OF our present politic al system.
but the vote of women Is noticeably more
conscientious than that Of men, and will
b. an important factor in bringing about
better order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
GIFTS FOR PATRONS.
Flint & Co. Close Coupon Distribution
The Lucky Numbers.

Early last fell, Flat Co. the old and
reliable furniture and clothing dealers
at l4S Woybosser street decided to dis
tribute $1,000 worth OF goods among lis
pairons ia the way OF a Christmas pres
,ent, and this o, course had to be done by
Q oupons. On Christmas eve committee
co insisting Of a representative OF each OF
tho evening newspaper was invited into
the handsomely urnished Office of Mr..
Geot &c IL Flint, where the lucky num-
bers were drawn.
Thenr wero m ore than 10000 coupons,
which Is n practical illustration Of the
coniidenoa the citizens of this ana ad :
Joining states have in this trm. 1t msy
be state! that Christm mas eve was also the
36th ann iversary o, the firm.
The forturite hunters are ns follows:
2s, 0S6: $3.50; 1863; 2S,070; u, ,222; %, 2il;
70. 1885; 6,35; l5y45; 5956. These num-
sa,s will be held ior a seasonabls length
of 1ime atd il not called for there win
be another drawing, and SO on until the
erigcles the ccmpsny have promised to
give away. are disposed OF.
AfScr thel drawing MIR. Flipts Office
was transformed into dining room,
and q delicioa as lunch was served. the
same having been prepared at the Nara
ganfett Hotel. The newspaper men were
presented with q souvenir f.r their SER
vi ca.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Rhodes spraks.

Fort Elizabeth. Cape Colony. Dec. 26.-'
At q banquet rendered TO Cecil Rhodes
here he made a speech. in the course of
which he declared that his public life
was not ended. and that he would not
give up his seat In parliament until he
was turned out. fie asserted that no
savage country can remain a part OF
Africa. Cape Colony, he said, must be
the dominant power south OF Central
Africa His idea was 20 assimilate the
tariffs and the people. This, he said.
could be done In the north. 1t was not a
question of race, but OF unity. He urged
mis- hearers TO cultivate a closer union
with other South African communities.
He stated that when he was negotiating
with the late Charles Stewart Parneli.
Parnell had promised him that a clause
should be inserted In the home rule bill
which would permit representatives
from the colonies TO sit at Westminster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Grace Denies That He Assaulted His
Wife Yesterday.
Another Alleged VIII. Beater Asserts His
Inno,snce-O Cases.

In the sixth district court this mcrn
ing John Grace was charged with mnging
an assault on his wife Kate. lie pleaded
not guilty, and was held until tuesday
for trial. IL Is reported that both had
been drinking and that Mrs. Grace went
iuto another tenement In the same
building at 299 EDDY street late yester-
dassfternoon, where g quarrel was soon
In progress. II Is cisime1 that Grace
Knocked his wife down aud kicked her
about the head, neck ana body.
Thomas Reddy was also charged with
beating his wife but be claimed he only
"pusned" her. Captain Stevens said
that Reddy knocked his wife down, ana
kicked her. Reddy would not admit this
so he will have trial Tuesday.
Stephen Curran who has the reputation
OF being a tighter, will spend the next 10
days at the county jail for making an
assault on Thomas Flynn.
John Murray was charged with making
an assault on Ezra w. Holbrook. Murray
told Judge Sweetlsnd that Holbrook was
not in the party, but that ne, Murry, wa'
wiling to plead guilty to assaulting some
one, but not Holbrook. The Judge was
informed that all OF Holbrook's teeth
had been kicked loose by someone, and
Murray was charged to be tie man. Ht
will have a trial Tuesday.
James Brennan was fined $40 and costs
for stealing a coat from James O'Connell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
FATEFUL VOYAGE.
Series of Mishaps to Allen Line Steamer
Scandinavian.

ScandinuSian.
Boston. Dec. 26. - The Allan line
steamer Scandinavian. from Glasgow.
arrived off Boston light late Thursday
night, six days overdue. Her captain
reported e series of mishaps. beginning
with a strike OF the firemen at Glasgow,
the shipping of a green crew. tenn
pestuous weather during the passage.
and at last when just off Cape Cod
sbout u. IN. Thursday a collision with
the schooner Carrie Walker. bound from
st. John. ~ b.. TO New London, Conn.,.
with cargo OF laths.
According to the captains statement
the Walker was mistaken for pilot
boat. as she burned hare-up lights. SO in
order to teke the pilot aboard the
steamers speed was reduced. The
schooner, however instead of heaving
to, kept on and crashed into the Scan
dinavian's starboard side near the bow.
The steamer was comparatively un-
injured. but as the schooner appeared
10 be in a sinking condition boat was
put Off to her assistance. The crew of
seven men of the schooner managed TO
launch their own boat and save some
effects, and the two small boats were
taken aboard without loss of life
Captain Starkey of the Walker said
that a large hole was stove in the
schooners bow. and there was every in
dlcation of her capsizinG. When aban-
doned she was Is miles northeast OF
Highland light. and is probably at pres
ent a serious menace to navigation.
The Carrie Walker was vessel OF 165
tons net register. 100 feet long, 2S feet
beam, feet deep. and was built at
Thomaston, Ne. in 1867. She was owned
in Eastport Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Call to Populist Editors.

Omaha. Dec. 26.-Paul vandervoort,
president Of the National Reform Press
association, has issued call for the
annual meeting of the organization at
Memphis Feb. %. 1897. This organiza-
ton is composed OF Populist papers as
an auxiliary to the National Farmers
alliance. This organization opposed the
Pryan fusion in this section at the elec-
tlon. and was n very disturbing factor.
its president leading the organization
20 everything but unadulterated Popu-
liam
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
STANDING OF THE rouo cruns.
DEFEATED IN SHORT ORDER.

II took just "a seconds Of time for
Peter Mshsr, the Irish heavyweight pug
Hist. to again demonstrate his superiority
in ring tactics and nsrd- hitting qualities
over Steve O'Donnell, the Australian
boxer, Yesterday afternoon In tho arena
OF the Greater New York Athletic Club
ut Couey Island.
Beth men were In excellent cor dition
End traired 20 ths hour. Eich of them
was confident. hut Mabtr's hackers made
him fsvorito hy laying ODDS. raising
from TO 5 to 1 on tho Irishman's chance
Of winning.
O'pc-nsi' was the arN To eater the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
GENERAL sroRrINo BRIEFS.

It 8 said that the proposed meeting be-
tween George Dixon and Jack Downey
will fall through, owing to the illness OF
the latter.
Yale graduates do not take kindly to
the suggestion that Yale send crew to
Henley again next summer. and will
not be enthusiastic over such a project.
Jimmy Barry has made a match with
Sammy Kelly of New York. The men
will meet in New York the last week in
January, both to weigh in at 115 pounds.
Jack Everharot has received several
offers, but has decided not to accept
any of them until after the Mcfarland
Zeigler contest is decided. He wants to
meet the winner.
Jaap Eden, who defeated Tom Butter In
a recon. cycle race in Paris, will come
TO America In January to skate against
Joe Donoghus, champion skater of the
world, in Montreal.
Armstrong. right guard on the Prince
ton foot ball eleven last fall, was acci-
dentally shot in the arm at selma, Ala,
Thursday. 1t is fesred that the member
will have to be amputated.
Arthur b. swezey, the skater who
competed against Donohue, Moshier,
Let's and other crackajacks last season,
has been elected member OF the
Kuickerbocker Athletic Club and will
represent tho cherry and diamond In the
quart or and mile national hampionsbip
at Stamford.
Dave Wallace, who is considered to be
one of the best 122-pounders in England,
has been matched to box All Wright of
Plymouth before the National Sporting
Club of London on Jan. IL for $500
side, at ,24 pounds. The winner, 1t Is
| said, will come to tn is country and chsl-
lengs George Dixon.
The University Athletic Club Of New
York IL not inclined to manage any more
Dig foot ball games in New York city,
on account Of the difficulty tending
| tho distribution OF tickets. Il is quite
| possible that hereafter the Yale Princeton
games Will be plsyef alternately at New
Haven and Princeton. c. 4. Cuyl OF
Princeton has come out hat-footed
| against further games in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

Veterinary Surgeon Bucnannn attended
Frank y. Sponcsr's horse In Chspnan's
stable on Lyman stet shortly after B
o'clock yesterday aitpnoon. 1he animal
Yves cut by coming In contact with
iamp.post at tts corner OF Westminster
and Dean streets. II was the result Of
wild run By the horse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Two Sailor. Peri.hcd.

Chatham, Macs. Dec. 26,-Christmas
day brought ashore two bodies from the
Inflated schooner Calvin B. Orcutt. one
was that OF a man OF dark complexion.
dark hair. with word "Swede" on his
right arm. From the dress and general
appearance the body Is thought TO be
that of an officer. Tho other body was
OF light complexion. sandy hair and
mus,ache, and had the appearance OF a
seaman. Both bodies were conside rably
hrufaad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
THE TABLES TURNED.

The cha ampions and the Grays met for
the second time on Christmas day at the
Infantry Hail rink, and the home team
won In q contest that was marked by
very fast ploy. Swords work In the gonl
for Providente was especially brilliant.
The summary:
Providence Pierce IT., Meusrd 2r..
Canavau c., Smith hb., Sword &.
Pawtucket-- Bone IT., Cunningham 2r.,
II. Whiting c., W. Whiting hb.,
Iafious