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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.
Prowess of Savannah Man With the Re
volver Range Scores.

Prowess of q Savannah Man With the Re-
volver Range Scores.
Savannah, Ca, May 16.-The rifle
matches at Avondale range concluded
today and the prizes were awarded.
There was no team match shoot today,
but the individual matches were wound
up. G. e. Cook of the District of Column
bus engineers corps won the Theus med
al on a score of 81 out of a possible TO-
seven shots each at fifty and 500 yards
Capt. George T. Gann was second with
65. The AvondaIe match at 500 yards,
three best scores of seven shots each,
was won by w. G.. Austin of Savannah
on score of 104 Capt. J. F.. Cline of
the National Guard of New Jersey was
second with go. G. S. Richmond of Sa-
vannah won the all-comers match on a
score of 67 out of 20, the distances being
200 and 300 yards, seven shots at each dis
tance. j. c. Postell, "a, was second, and
w. W. Cookson, 81, was third. Lieuten-
ant Young of the District of Columbia
team won the Scheutzen match on score
of 4S out of so, ten shots at 200 yards.
Cookson, with AZ, was second. The Bar
tow match was won by F. c. Wilson of
Savannah on a score of 81 out of 70, the
distance being 200 and 300 yards, seven
shots at each distance. Wilson also won
the Gordon match on the remarkably
high score of So 40, 40, a total of 14S out
of a possible $50. Nelson of Savannah
was second with total score of 144.
w. w. Cookson, 1856, was third. The re-
volver match was won by C. s. Richmond
of Savannah on the scores of so, 40, 40.
This is the best record made in revolver
match and gives Richmond the cham
pionship of the world. w. @. Austin won
the pistol match on score of 81. j. c.
PoStell was second with 90
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
BLUE GRASS BLOOD
Spilled IN a sanctum-The Editor Did 1t, Of
Course.

Course.
Cincinnati. May 16.ZA Post special
from Lexington, KY, says:
Hon. Milton ]. Durham, comptroller of
the treasury under President Cleveland,
and Hon. John o. Hodges had an alterca-
ton In the editorial rooms Of the Lexing-
ton Leader this morning, during which
Durham struck Hodges heavy blow on
the face, bringing blood
The latter struck Durham several times
in the ribs and chest. They were sepa-
rated by members of the Leader STAFF.
Durham had entered the Office with his
card In answer to an article reproduced
from Cincinnati paper yesterday by the
Leader, in which 1t was stated that he
and other sound money men had advised
Mr. Carlisle not to come to Kentucky at
this time. Judge Durham rerna rlked that
that statement was malicious lie. "A
heated quarrel followed. Durham finally
leaving the office. Afterward he re-
marked to Editor Roberts, THAT d--d
scoundrel has no regard for truth"
Hodges was seated al reporters desk
writing, and jumped to his feet and
lively fight followed. Their friends fear
that serious trouble may result.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
RUSSELI Is A FIREBRAND.
A Large Following of North Carolina Re-
publicans Are INDIGNANT

Raleigh, N. c., May 16.--The republican
state convention adjourned at o'clock
this morning. after nominating Daniel L.
Russell of Wilmington for governor, Zeb
Vance Walser for attorney-general, j.
Ruffin Henderson fof>auditor, Robert M.
Douglas, son of the famous Stephen A.
Douglas, for associate justice of the su-
preme court, and A. E. Holton state
national convention were Jeter C. Pritch-
ard, c. M. Bernard, James E. Boyd and
George H. White. The convention de-
clined to make Russell's nomination
unanimous. 1t adopted as its closing
work the platform and resolutions sub
mftted by Senator Pritehard, which fa-
vored a protective tariff on raw materials
of the south, protection to ship owners
and the use of gold and silver as standard
money. The platform further declares
that McKinley's nomination Is sure; that
the national interests are therefore safe;
that no differences on currency and tariff
must deter republicans from standing toa
gether and preserving North Carolina's s
present election law: 1t also declares for
the Improvement of the public school sys-
tenn, and for taking 1t out of politics.
H. L. Grant, Tyre Glenn, r. o. Patter-
son, James H. Young. Abe Middleton and
John G. Daney were elected members at
large of the state executive committee.
The fight over the gubernatorial nomi-
nation was one of the most remarka BILE
ever known in North Carolina, and the
vote for Russell and Oliver III. Dockery
was close on all seven ballots.
Russell in accepting the nomination.
favored protective tariff and also CO.
operation with the populists in North Car
olina, but declared that the party would
not be absorbed by the populists or any
other party. large faction Of the party
nomination, but the Russell men say that
all will be united In November.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
A sTUPENDoUs CONFIDENCE GAME
Remarkable Charge on Which Kornegay OF
Van Dorm Was Arrested.

Mobile, May 16.--J. B. Kornegay of Van
Dorm, Ala. is under arrest charged with
fraudulent use of the mails. He is said
to have ordered some $4,000 of goods
from 120 different firms in the north and
west and disposed of the goods at a big
discount and made no effort to settle. In
December last he made an assignment.
transferring previously all of his proper
ty to his wife.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
CRUEL, BUT UNTRUE.
The Story That Ex-Governor Pettus Was
Buried in Cotton Patch.

Jackson Miss, May 16.-At It's late ses-
sion The legislature appropriated a sum
to be used in removing the remains OF
Ex- Governor Pettus from Arkansas to
this city, 1t being reported that his grave
was in a cotton patch and sadly neglect
ed. Pettus was Mississippi's war govern
or, but after the surrender moved to Ar
kansas, where he soon died. A letter
from a cousin, f.. L. Pettus OF Selma,
ters. Mrs. Lapsey of Selma and Mrs
Weeden of Arkansas, object to the re-
moyal and declare their father is buried
in a country church yard with other
members of his family and their graves
are weir cared for. Mississippi will, OF
course, respect their wishes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
slatterv's ..ovstion'' ct North Adams..

North Adams Mass, May 16.-The,
trouble which Bekan Friday night over
the anti-Rome lectures by Ex-Priest
Slattery assumed serious proportions
last night, when at the close Of the lec-
ture in Odd Fellows hall about 1000 men
gathered and jeered at SIaxfery and fol-
lowed him to his lodging place All the
police were on duty and detail escort
ed Slattery through the crowd. which
threw stones and rotten eggs and tried
to get at the ex-priest, but the police kept
the crowd at bay. No artists were maue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Mobile, May 16.-For seven innings the
game this afternoon between Mobile and
Atlanta was as pretty a contest as one
would care to see, but In the eighth In.
ming both teams developed a bait ng
streak and singles, doubles and triples
filled thez air. After II was all over it
developeda that Mobile had the better of
1t, and she continued her batting in the
ninth inning, making ten runs in these
last two innings. There was. a. great deal
Of snap and e.Bger In the game this after
noon, which was highly enjoyed by the
four hundred people present-a large
crowd for Saturday afternoon. The feat
and base running. Score: !,
RHE
Mobile !. ~. ...o00 401o7 3--15,16 8
Atlanta -. ....0 ! OIL 001 4-0-7 10 4
Batteries = Wittrock and Lauzon;
Walker and Fields. Umpire--Keefe.
(Tfe Mobile catcher Is an amateur. and
played q fine game).
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
To Encamp at Jackson.

Jackson, Miss, May 16.-The encamp-
ment of the national guard has been Sc
cured for Jackson by private subscrip-
ton and Governor McLaurin has order
ed 1t here. The date is yet to be named.
jackson being central point 1t Is ex-
pected this encampment will be the larg-
est ever held in the state, in spite of the
fact that the late Legislature appropriat-
ed only $1,000 to transport and feed 1900
troops ten days. ..l
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
PRIMARIES I'm LAuDERpALE.
Returns Coming In Elowly-Prospective
Winners--No Disturbances.

Florence, May 16.-(Special.)-An unu-
sually large vote was polled in the dem
ocratic primary election held in this
county today. Returns are coming in
slowly and the result will not be known
tonight. The indications are that Carson
has carried the county for sheriff, J. J..
Mitchell and H. A. Killen for the legisla-
ture, Powers for treasurer, Malone for
assessor. The race is close between W.
F. Mitchell and Darby for collector.
Cunningham for representative is poll
ing large vote In the upper end. The
election passed off without disturb
ance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
A GHosTLY ROLL CALL.
The Gruesome Work af Counting the Dead
Is Progressing.

Sherman, Tex, May 16.-The horror
stricken people of Grayson and Denton
counties have been engaged for the last
twenty-four hours in the gruesome work
of recovering and counting the dead VIC
Tins of yesterdays cyclone and allevi-
ating the sufferings of the injured. The
story of the terrible disaster of life and
property cannot be fully told tonight.
Two hundred corpses, by conserva-
tive estimate from all points stricken by
the fury of the elements, may cover the
fatalities. Another hundred men, women
and children have already been reported
seriously injured, and two score of
these sufferers are not expected to live.
The wounded In the neighbprhood of
Sherman are scattered over territory
of ten miles. being cared for by friends
and strangers, which renders the task
of gathering names slow and difficult
In the midst of the accompanying flood
and debris.
A million dollars will not cover the
property loss. The storm of wind, rain,
thunder and lightning began near JUS
tin, in the southeast corner of Denton
county, and passed easterly and north
through Grayson county, until the Red
river and Indian territory border was
reached, when it scattered and ceased
Its deadly work. The town of Joel,
Chickasaw " nation, was the most north
erly point stricken. The cyclone trav-
eled 100 miles. but its width was con-
fined to $50 yards.
The Dead.
The list of dead as far as recovered
and identified Is as follows:
At Sherman, between Postoak creek
and Gray's hill:
Mrs. L. H. Montgomery, two children;
third one missing and undoubtedly dead.
Otto Baldinger, two children.
xxif and oI,f
Mrs j. L. Burns, two children.
Kelder j. Shorer and wife.
William Hamilton, farmer.
Mary Bell Jenkins.
Mrs. George Anderson, infant daugh-
ter
Mrs. Dave Herring. two children.
d. T. Pierce, son Thomas,
John Fields
T. H. Pierto, three children.
e. Herring.
Mrs. Elijah Germs.
Miss Herne.
dren, recovered this afternoon not iden-
tilted. All the above are white, and
thirty-six colored peoplesi addition.
At Denton-Five killed; twenty in
jured.
At JustinAThree killed.
At Howe and its vfcinity--TweIye
killed, including Mrs. James Davis and
three little girls.
Near Van Halstyne. Grayson county,
Mrs. johnson, killed.
Five miles southwest of Sherman--One
killed; five injured. one fatally.
Gribble Springs-Four killed; thirty
five injured.
At Mound Ridse-six injured, one IA
tally.
At Red River-John Devaunt and three
members of his family fatally injured
At Joel. Chickasaw natfon-Twelye in
jured. some fatally: thirteen houses de-
stroyed.
The village of Kellar was destroyed.
Injured at Sherman.
The following are among the seriously
injured at Sherman:
Professor and Mrs. Kohler
]. b. Irwin six children.
DIR. Michael.
Mrs. Craighead.
Mrs. Atkins.
Clark, horse trainer
Mrs Chisolm.
James Hearne, leg broken. head
wounded.
John Ames, two children.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Summary: Earned runs-NeW Orleans,
Q. Two-base hits-Bowman, York, Knox
stolen bases-Houseman f2), Dowie.
Double plays-FulIer to Ryan; Sparks to
Rappold to Beecher. First base on balls
-Off Sechrist, 7; off Carl, Q; off Sparks, g.
HIT by pitched ball-By Sechrist, Fuller;
by Carl, Fuller. Struck out--By Sechr.st,
2;lby Carl, q by Sparks. 6. Wild pitch
Sparks Time, hours. Umpire-Ed
Clark. Scorer-John Foster.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Augusta, Ga, May 16.-The Macon
Telegraph, which, has for some months
been receiving the report of the Asso-
-ciated Press, discontinues that service
after tonight and resumes the use of the
full leased wire news reports Of the
Southern Associated Press.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.


st. Louis, May 16.-The Senators took
kindly to Donahues pitching today, and
the Browns barely saved shut-out by
earning a run in the first inning, Maui
being hit very effective at critical points.
r H e
st. Louis ........1 90 90 00-1 s 2
Washington :. IL l / 0 OF 13
Batteries-Donahue and Murphy; Maui
and McCauley.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Bulluwayo says that Colonel Napier,
with 100 men, while engaged in establish
ing heIiograph station yesterday was
attacked by a large force Of natives. but
after a sharp fight the natives were driv-
en- away leaving eighty dead behind
them. - ~ ...f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Cleveland, May 1.-THE CIeveiands
won today's game from New York, and
made 1t three straight. Like the other
two games of the series, the game was
won by superior stickwork. Score:
II ii e
Cleveland ;. 30 0 06 0 o Q 0-0--s "a 2
Batteries-Cuppy and thinner; Meekin,
Clark, Worrell and Wilson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

piring was not so satisfactory, but he
gave 1t to one team about as badly as he
did to the other, and neither had any
advantage by his breaks. Score:
RH p
Montgomery :. 20 00O110 1--3 10 0
Columbus -. ...5 0 0 4 0 o 0 - 13 1
Batteries-Kellum, Sheehan and Kehoe.
Lamont and Wright. Umpire-Lally,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
colored Methodists.

Mobile, May 16.--By vote today the
general conference of the African Meth
odist Episcopal Zion church decided that
the next quadrennial session will be held
in the Metropolitan African Methodist
Episcopal Zion church, Washington, d.
C.. on the first Wednesdayin May. 1900.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Tha Death Rom grows.

Denison, Tex, May 16.--The cyclone
which passed over Grayson and Denton
counties last night destroyed millions Of
dollars worth Of property and a conserva-
tiyeSestimate places the number of killed
at 200. Telegraphic communication Is
interrupted and the extent of the catas-
frophe is net fully known. Fifty are
known to have been killed In Sherman,
and dead bodies are being brought tn
from the surrounding neighborhood. The
towns of Howe. Pennington and Denton
were swept by the cyclone and several
deaths are reported.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
IN SHADOW OF HAvANk's GATE.
Rebels Burn the San Miguel ,Estate-Loss
Hslfa Million

Havana. May 16.-A band Of insurg ents
yesterday set fire to and destroyed the
whole of San Miguel estate, close to this
city. The estate was owned by the Ca
sanova family. The loss is estimated at
000
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Chicago-Baltimore.

Chicago, May 16.-Baltimore won today
after long and tiresome game, filled
with poor plays and continual wrangling.
Score:
RH e
Chicago 0O4O1 OF 10 5
Raltimore .13OO 0 % / 0-8 10 2
Batteries-Thornton, Mcfarland. Dom
oboe and Kittredge; Clarkson and Rob-
inSon.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
At Lakeview Park.


The C. S. Price nine of Avondale
crossed bats with the Georgia Pacihc
shopmen yesterday afternoon at Lake
view park. The victory went to the
Prices by score of "a to II.
The lineup of the teams was as fol-
lows:
c. s. Price-Wilson. C; Davis, Sb; Du-
ran, 2b; Jones, 1b; Hilton, r. f.; Gleeson,
ss.; McCord, !. f.; Daughdrill p; Hanlin,
C. (.
Georgia Pacific shops-McEver, C;
Crews, 3b; Weaver, 2b; Cutliff, 1b; Allen,
r. f.; Hammitt, S.. e. Walden, l. f.; Wal
den, p; Riley, C. t.
Score by innings:
c. s. Price. e........26 1 o s 2 3-v24
Georgia Pacific Shops. 3 0 2 Oil
Manager Cox of the Prices is desirous
of meeting any amateur team In the city
or suburbs on the diamond for friendly
game or for gate receipts. He can be
found at Avondale.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

pittsbure-Boston.

s Louisville, May 16.--There was no game
here today ON account of rain.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Two More Mckinley Deleeates.

Chicago, May 16.--Ex-Alderman d. W.
Mills was nominated for congress by ac-
clamatIon by the Fourth district republi-
can congressional convention this morn
ing. Joseph Bidwell and Thomas
O,Shaughnessy were selected as delegates
to the national convention and instructed
to vote for Mckinley for president
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
At Blooton.

At Blocton.
Blocton, May 16.-(Special)- 1.-THE two
games of ball here today resulted as fol-
lows:
Morning game-Blocton, Is; Birming-
ham, 3. Batteries-Blocton, Young and
Finnon; Birmingham, Leighton and Har-
ris
Evening game-Blocton IS; Birming-
ham, 6. Batteries-Blocton, Young and
Finnon; Birmingham, Leighton, Harris
and Pierce.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Cincinnati, May 16.-Today's game pc
tween Brooklyn and Cincinnati was the
hest of the season at the local park. 1t
was pitchers battle from the start, and
although Brooklyn made one more hit
than the Reds, they did poor work on
bases. Score:
Cincinnati .......0o00110O 81 2
Brooklyn ........0 0 0 0 0 o OIL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Pittsburg, May 16.--Killen pitched. a
good game today up till the eighth In
ming, but in that inning he weakened
and Boston batted out three runs. Bos-
ton kept the stroke up by hitting In two
more runs in the ninth, winning the
game, Score
Pitsburg .........0 80 "a .
Batteries--Killen and Merritt; Stivetts
and CAMEL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

by the cyclone last night Twelve houses
were destroyed and a number of people
injured, some of them fatally.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
TWAS IN THE FATAL FIRST
That the Baleful Fireworks Fiz-
zed and FIamed
AND SPARKS WAS HIT HARD
But the Youngster Pulled Himself Together
and Goose Eggs Multiplied.
HOW's' THIS -MKENZlE ON THE BENCH
And Fuller at Second p-Rourke Had ''Noth-
IN to say''-Columbus shoves Mont
gomery Into Second Place, and
\ Mobile Beats Atlanta.
AND SPARKS WAS HIT HARD
nows' THIS -M'KENzE ON THE BENCH

Results OF Yesterday,s Cannes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Standing.

The news comes from New Orleans
that Birmingham lost the second game
of the series with the Pelicans.
Sparks was in the box and Powells
men jumped on him the first dash out of
the box and pounded out four earned
runs, which virtually meant the game,
though, as the score by innings shows,
the game would have been otherwise had
the first inning been blank. Sparks is
a good pitcher, but bad luck comes to all,
and 1t was his turn yesterday. 1t seems
Mckenzie was on the bench, as Fuller
covered second and New Orleans anna
teur covered the infield for Birmingham.
Why this was could not be learned. 1t
does look, however, as IL Rourke might
have shown some of his base ball pro-
clivtties by getting on third, sending Go
dar to second and leaving Fuller in the
inner garden. But he seems to be rum
ming the team to suit himself, and If his
doings are agreeable to the magnates
no one else has right to kick.
So far as the game at New Orleans is
concerned, 1t was a good one as compared
with the other games played in the
league but 1t doesn't add to Birming-
hams standing except to send her fur
ther down the line.
Juct tHiHh VI II. Ilt ldll-e1uefS dcIudf-
ly defeated the leaders yesterday and
sent them down the line to second place,
advancing New Orleans to first and
changing the figures in their winning
colun5n This is indeed a good piece OF
newy and should awaken the sleepy fans
Of &c 'umbus to a bright promise of better
thinGs N future.
: The Oysters turned in their Shells yes
terda and 1ambasted the Crackers all
over the earth. pounding Walker for
sixteef hits, getting in fifteen runs, one
more than double the number of their
adversaries. To add insult to injury the
Oysters had an amateur behind the bat
I Story of the Game.
New Orleans, May 16.-The second game
of the series went to the locals through
their timely batting in the first inning,
when they jumped on to Sparks and bat
ted out four earned runs, but they failed
to do very much with him during the rest
of the game. Sechrist was very effective
for the four innings he pitched, but was
very wild, and Carl was substituted, the
visitors only getting four hits, all of which
We're scratches, off of him. The fielding
of both teams was brilliant. Beecher, a
local player, covered short for Brming-
ham, and did Il nicely. He also got two
of their five hits. Fuller played a clean
game at second. The official score
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
National League Standing.

-Washington, May 16.-The STANDING OF
the National league clubs to date:
uop- Toef Der or
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-07-11
Ia Sad.

THE silver sentiment is universal all
over the west,' said Secretary Morton,
land it is growing. So many trimmers
think it is going to win that they are
jumping that way. There is no hope of
clecting gold candidates anywhere in
the west, and right there in San Fran
cisco, where they have more than a
hundred millions of gold coin in the
vaults of their banks, where deposits are
paid in gold by specific contract, and
where greenbacks have never been good
enough for them, the people are crying
for so cent silver dollars. California is
not Il silver producing country. 1t is a
gold producing country, and it is ex-
traordinary that the people of that state
should prefer silver money to GOLD.
They are willing that a silver miner in
Colorado shall get the same amount of
good ont Of so cents worth of silver
that a gold miner in their own state
gets for 100 cents of gold. The gold
miner may work all day and the silver
miner half "a day, and both will get the
same wages if the is to l policy is car
ried out, and yet the Californians seem
to be crazy for t."-Washington Post.