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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Bradstreet's Review.


Bradstreet's tomorrow will say:
 The week which ended 1895 and usher ed in 1896 has been very dull in mercan- tile circles, as is usual at this period. The volume of business has fallen away sharply, owing to the new years holi- day, and then quiet in trade circles at a time when stock taking and preparing samples for commercial travellers are taking the attention of jobbers and com mission houses slackenng of activity in some of the important manufacturing lines is likewise noticeable and 1t is sig nificant that telegrams from so many centerS report mercantile collections slow or unsatisfactory the exception being at a few points in southern states. Jobbers in leading lines at many cen- terS are confident as to the outlook for trade in the near future, although in instances fears are expressed of an un- favorable effect, due to inability to se- cure necessary legislation on financial questions. Advices from St. Louis are that total business last year was the largest since 1892. The volume of Chi cago's jobbing trade last year was 10 per cent larger than in the year before, and the manufacturing output from 10 to 15 per cent larger. Another gratify- ing report Is from Chattanooga, that country merchants in the region tribu- tary to that city are on a firmer financial basis than in previous years. Decem- Der bank clearings are the largest for any month but in october, 1895, and fur nish satisfactory closing chapter to a years large gains in bank clearings. Total clearings at sixty cities for De- cember aggregate s5.026, ,02e. 1S7. The most important cereals flour, wheat, corn and oats, are all up, as is pork and sugar, both raw and refined, petroleum, both crude and refined, cotton, wool, and last ly hides, the latter having stiffened the leather market. Quotations for lumber and for coal remain firm at the levels of the preceding week, as do cotton goods, notably print cloths, the increased price of which has not enjoyed relatively the advance shown by cotton. In addi- tion to a decline in the price of iron, pig iron and steel are off 25 to 50 cents per ton, with quotations still in the buyers favor. The prospect does not favor a re- lief from the existing weakness in the iron market, as production is ahead of all records, with an output of about 1000, 900 tons per month and stocks are accommodating. Some furnaces may have to shut down soon to relieve the pres- sure.
 As Is usual at this season there Is con- siderable increase in the number of busi- ness failures in the United States, the total reported being 403 this week, against 316 last week, 373 in the week one year ago, 4S0 two years ago. and as compared with 313 in the week three years ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
MISSISSIPPI POLITICS.
Senatorial Fight Promises to Be of Rather Sensational Nat ture, With Its Five
 Contestants.

Jackson Miss, Jan. 3.-The letter of Senator George to Hon. Monroe McClurg, chairman of the state democratic execu- tive committee, in which he stated that Governor-Elect McLaurin when the lat ter was a senator, was the first he told of his intention not to again be a can didate, and also that Governor Me Laurin urged Colonel Money to stand for the place, followed next day by the in- terviews with Governor McLaurin in which he makes flat denial of Senator Georges assertions, are the political sen- sation of the year in Mississippi. No one here is authorized to speak for Colonel Money on the subject, but the impression is that he will be in print in day or two and that we will indorse what Sem ator George has written. It is said here by personal freinds of MT. Money that he has told publicly on more than one occasion that Governor McLaurin had urged him to enter the senatorial race In the event MT Money sustains what his friends claim, in face of Governor McLaurin's declaration to the contrary the actual senatorial fight which begins in the legislature next week will be bit ter and doubly interesting in the event Governor McLaurin is in the race.
 Of the five avowed candidates for the senate. Colonel Hooker. Colonel Money Private" John Allen, Ex-Governor Low cry and Governor Stone, it is possible Colonel Money will have the largest vote on the first ballot, but the others de- clare he will never have enough to elect.
 In the event of deadlock. which is al- most certain, Governor McLaurin, it is claimed, will have his long "persimmon ynole" in readiness. As a matter of cS 'rse' Governor-E McLaurin has not announced his candidacy for the sen ate, but 1t Is pretty generally understood ho ic hppn some time. Whether that be true or not, it is certain that the friends of Colonel Money believe it is true and are might fly interested.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Insurgents Gaining Ground.

Havana, Jan. 3.-There is no doubt that the insurrection is gaining strength daily and that the rebels are obtaining assist ance from sources that have hitherto been thought to be loyal to the govern ment. The success of Gomez and Maceo in passing the hitherto invulnerable Irocha, the military line that in previous years kept the rebels in the province at Santiago de Cuba, and their dash across the province of Santa Clara into Matan- gas, has led many men and youths who were wavering in their allegiance to the crown to throw aside their doubts and cast their lots with the insurgents. The whole island Is now in state of war. The restlessness in the provinces of Ha- vana and Pinar del Rio, the two west ernmost political divisions of the island, has caused the government officials to adopt measures to prevent upr1sngs there. Heretofore the leading papers here have had correspondents with the army, who have sent reports of the va rious engagements, which, after being so prepared as to meet the views of the cen sors, have been published. These papers will now not be permitted to publish even news of this character, an order having been issued that newspapers shall print no news concerning the insurrection, ex- cept as such as is officially furnished by the government.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Eneland,s Monroe Doctrine.

Paris, Jan. 3.-The Rappel says that Germany, France and Russia are in &C., cord in regard to the Transvaal and asks what England will do in the circum- stances. Having the United States on her hands," the paper asks, will she dare to defy the military powers of Eu- roper"
 The Laterne says Great Britain's con tention that foreign powers have no right to intervene in the Traansvaal is neither more nor less than the application of the Monroe doctrine, pure and simple. to her own advantage"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Passed On Its Own Case.

Columbia, s. C., Jan. 3.-The state su- preme court, which was yesterday brought to a standstill by the springing Of a question as to it's being a legal body because a fourth justice. provided for in the new constitution now in effect, has not been elected, has Sat on It's case and resumed business. If holds that the court Is legal and promises to cover the case in an opinion to be filed later.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Killed in @ Runaway.

Savannah, Ga. Jan. 3.-A Morning News dispatch from Johnston Station, Ga, says: Dr. Wallace Morris and wife were out riding this afternoon, when the horse became frightened and ran away, throwing them out of the buggy. Mrs. Morris was instantly killed and Dr. Nor ris badlv iniured
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
The Largest Cotton Mill,

Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 3.-Application was by the Trainer Manufacturing company. The company has capital of $2, 00O 900. It will manufacture woolen ,ods and the finer qualities of cotton goods, and the organizers say that the mill will be the largest one in the south,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
OPELIKA
Rev. Allen 8. Andrews Stricken With Pa.
 ralysis at a Funeral.

Montgomery, Jan. 3.-A special to the Advertiser from Opelika, Ala, says Rev. Allen S. Andrews of Greenville, one of the most noted Methodist ministers in the state, was stricken with paralysis while conducting funeral services over the remains of J. M. McNamee. This Is the second stroke Dr. Andrews has had and grave fears are entertained v-S to his recovery.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Roer Svmpathizers.

Berlin. Jan. 3.-Calls have been is- sued in Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin for mass meetings to be held on Monday to express public sympathy with the Boers and similar meetings are being organ ized in other places.
 The emperor had a conference with Prince Hoehenlohe this morning prior to his majesty's sending his cablegram of congratulation to President Kruger.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
The Rebels Are Advanoine.

Havana. Jan. 3.-The rebels are fn- vading the southern part of the province of Havana their line of march being in the direction of Helena. Several col umns of troops have been ordered to op- pose them. A smaller rebel force is also marching on Aguacate. Two columns are operating against them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Insurgents Nearing Havana.

Madrid, Jan. 3.-Oficial dispatches re- ceived here today confirm the report that the Cuban insurgents have penetrated into the province of Havana. They have cut the telegraph lines and destroyed railways Several columns of government troops have started in pursuit of them
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Dudoussat's Last Move.

New Orleans, Jan. 3.-Numa Dudous- sat, the convicted poodle councilman, made his final legal play today to escape from the doors of the penitentiary, which are yawnng to receive him tomorrow. His attorney filed an application in the supreme court for a writ of habeas cor pus, alleging that Dudoussat's sentence is null and void for reasons set forth.
 This will probably allow Dudoussat to remain some time longer in the parish nriop
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
The Amphitrite at Charleston.

Charleston. s. C., Jan. 3.-The double turreted United States monitor Amphi- trite. Capt. w. c. Wiser, arrived here from Norfolk early this morning and will remain in port until Monday. The Ann phitrite is on the way to Key West, where she will relieve the Cincinnati, now looking out for flibusters at that point. The stop was made for coal. The vessel Is well known here, having spent some days in port last summer drilling the South Carolina naval reserves
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

Raleigh, IN. C.. Jan. Backwards & Broughton of Rah 'gh tonight bought the Biblical Recorder, the organ of North Carolina Baptists, from Mrs. Mary Bailey. The Recorder was established in 1883 and is widely known among south eru Baptists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
What Paris Thinks.

Paris, Jan. 3.-The Paris press is ju- bilant over the defeat of Dr. Jameson and his followers by Boers near Johan- nesbnrg. The Figaro, In an article under the caption, Will Cecil Rhodes Remain Premier of Cape Colony?" says: How President Kruger must laugh at the re- suit. and how abundantly justified he is in doing so." The Gaulois says: "The Boers merit the public esteem which their grand victory has gained for them by showing that they are as wise and liberal in their triumph as they are energetic in the hour of danger"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

others will not permit us to remain in peace we are capable of accepting the unwelcome ordeal with composure."
 The Chronicle will say:
 "The emperor's message comes near being an offer of armed assistance. We hope and believe that President Kruger will take no notice of it. The emperor has nothing to do with this business, which MT. Chamberlain is trying to set tie on lines of perfect justice"
 The Times will say:
 ''The emperors me ssage is of very grave import. All the ava gable evidence shows that he intended to give unquali- fled recognition of the Transvaal as an independent state."
 The paper asks whether it is really true, as it appears, that Germany has gladly seized the opportunity to humil- fate England or win cheap applause for an easy bit of diplomatic chauvinism, and adds: "She may rest assured that no demonstrations of this kind will induce Great Britain to depart from a position which she has deliberately assumed and which she is convinced it is her good right to maintain"
 The Times will tomorrow publish dis patch from it's Caracas correspondent saying that any further British commit nications to the Venezuelan government will be referred to Washington before they are answered.
 The Emperor's Congratulations.
 Berlin, Jan. 3.-The emperor has sent the following cable to Paul Kruger, pres ident of the South African republic: "I express my sincere congratulations that supported by your people and without appealing for help from friendly powers you have succeeded by your own ener- getic action against armed bands which invaded your country as disturbers Of , the peace, and have thus been enabled Ito restore peace and safeguard inde- pendence of your country from attacks from the outside'
 A dispatch from Pretoria says: The Boers have completely defeated the char tered South African coast troops near Krugersdorp, and compelled them to surrender. Governor Robinson of Cape Colony will arrive from Cape Colony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
MUNYON'S
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
SHOPS AND RoUNDHoUsE.
Personals and Items Among the EN-.
pIoyes Of the Ne CHI anioaI Departn ant.

Personals and Items Among the EN-
pIoyss OF the Mechanical Department..
Santa Fe Engineers William Wilson
and William Rain have reported for
duty after a short lay off.
Engineer Riddle of the Santa Fee has
resumed his duties after short confine-
ment to his home on account of illness.
Firemen Robert Cliff and c. c. Hay
man have returned to work after several
days absence on account of Illness.
Hinckley engine 200, running on the
Rio Grande division of the Santa Fe out
of San Marcial, New Mexico, has arrived
in Topeka and will be overhauIed and
repaired in the Santa Fee shops in this
city.
George W. Smith, master mechanic of
the Santa Fee, returned yesterday from
Kansas City where he attended the fun
eral of his brother, Engineer Smith of
the Kansas City, Fit Scott Sc Memphis
road.
Switchman George L Strouse of the
Rock Island, working in the Fairbury
yards, while making coupling yester-
day had the thumb and two fingers of
his right hand severely crushed. It is
thought that an amputation will not be
necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
OVER THE LINES.
Interesting Items from the Different De-
partments of the Railroads.

Interesting Items from the Different De-
partments of the Railroads.
Train crews of the chain gang at Well
ington now run out of that point both
north and south. This is new depart
ure. as train crews formerly only ran out
of Wellington south.
Fireman Newt Carpenter of the Santa
Fe, running on the southern division of
the road, has been called to Ellwood,
Ind ii, by the serious Illness of his father.
Freight Brakeman A. NJ. Young of the
M. K x It. road fell from his train. near
Hillsboro, last Monday. and sustained
serious and possibly fatal injuries. The
injured man is at the III. Z. s. T. hos
pital in Sedalis.
Santa Fe Brakeman Lew Thomas of
Newton. who has been in the east for
some time looking after the interests of
his recently invented device for holding
tickets and checks for the use of passen-
ger conductors, has again resumed his
run out of that point.
W. S. Murray, the night yardmaster of
the Santa Fe at Wellington, who was re-
leased some time ago for supposed COM
plicity in plan to defraud the railroad
company, has been reinstated and pro-
noted to the position of day yardmaster.
The Missouri Pacific pay train, while
making trip over the Central Branch
road a few days ago, ran from Stockton
to Downs, a distance of forty-two miles,
in forty eight minutes, breaking the
record for fast running on the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
ELLIS NOTES.

Items and Personals Among the EN-
pIoyes of the Union Pacific There.
From the State Journals Ellis Reporter:
Engines 720 and $50 are in the
shops undergoing repairs.
The carpenters are at work placing
new floor in the roundhouss.
Fred Kelly now has charge of the
supply rooms, vice s ]. Aidrich, on a
leave of absence.
have returned from visit at Juuction
City.
Engine 776 has been turned out of the
repair shops and is now ready for train
service.
Clerk Henchey. of the master me-
chanics office has returned from visit
at Kansas City.
Pat Colligan formerly of the Union
Pacific Is now running an engine on the
South Park railway in Colorado.
Engineer James Saunders has been
transferred from Ellis to Armstrong
where he will take charge of a switch
engine.
Master Mechanic Easter brook reports
the motive power on his division TO be III
excellent condition, every engine being
ut for passenger service.
Engineer Sam Truman, who is inter-
ested in gold mining In Colorado, reports
his mine to be looking well, and he ex-
poets to be shipping ore soon.
All engines running out of Ellis, with
one exception, are now supplied with
long tanks, which enable them to go over
the divisions with two tanks of water.
Passenger Conductor Harry Harris,
who was discharged from service some
weeks ago, has been reinstated, the
charges having been Withdrawn. He
will return to his old run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
A U. P. TRAIN.
Tramps Brighten a Train Crew, Who
Telegraph to Topeka
FOR AID, AND THE POLICE TURN OUT.

When the Train Reaches Here Ihe
Tranlps Are as Meek asLambs-They
Are Arrested.
The police authorities were notified
from Junction City that three men had
taken charge of Union Pacific train
and had terrorized the train crew.
They were riding on a freight train,
headed toward Topeka, and a request
was made that officers be sent to the
depot TO meet the train and capture the
desperadoes.
Officers Fowks and Crosby were de-
tailed to apprehend the men. They went
to the Union Pacific yards and waited
for the train. When it stopped they
commenced search for the men.
Stretched out on the rods. beneath car
in the middle of the train, they noticed
what appeared to be the form of man.
The officers stopped and invited him to
come out.
The man got off the rods, and as he
dropped to the ground, he ran out from
under the car and made of as fast as his
legs could carry him. The officers
called to the man to stop,
but he paid no attention to their
calls. Officer Fowks then drew his
revolver and began shooting. Twice he
fred his revolver but the tramp did not
slacken his gait. At the third shot, how
ever, he threw up his hands and begged
Fowks to stop shooting.
While Officer Fowks was pursuing
the man who was trying to escape the
door of a freight car was cautiously
pushed open and two frightened heads
were seen. They belonged to two others
of the party who were riding in a car.
Officer Crosby covered the men with his
revolver and the three were taken to the
police station.
When the men were searched no fire.
arms of any description were found. Of
fcer Fowks said he thought that the
man who attempted to escape had re-
volver and threw it away as he ran. A
search was made but the weapon was
not found. The men were locked up
and charged with disturbing the peace.
They pleaded not guilty and will be tried
this afternoon.
Their names are Fl. Watts, j. j. Mar
tyn and Charles T. Yelton. The pris-
oners are little more than boys. They
say that they live in Kansas City and
started to Cripple Creek. When they
reached Salina they changed their minds
and concluded to return to their homes.
Watts, the man who attempted to es-
cape, says that he had no revolver. 1--WE
fixed the brakeman at junction City"
said he, "and we did not take possession
of the train or stand Oft the crew: The
brakeman knew we were on the train
and no attempt was made to put US off.
When that old man was shooting at me
l was trying to get faway. l didn't want
to be captured. None of the shots hit
me, but didn't care to take chances and
so 1 stopped"
Martyr said: "We were just riding in
the freight Car when there was 4 lot of
shooting and we looked out and then we
were arrested"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
Personal Notes About Them of Interest
to Railroad People.

Personal Notes About Them of Interest
to Railroad People.
Miss Anna L. Knox of the passen ger
department of the Santa Fe has returned
to work after an illness of two weeks.
W. D, Beginner, assistant chief clerk of
the auditor OF freight receipts Office of
the Santa Fe is in Kansas City on per-
sonal business.
General Superintendent H. Q. Nudge
of the Santa Fe returned today from Col
orado where he has been inspecting the
line from Pueblo to Denver.
Northern Pacific special car No. 1 &C.
cupied by F. G. Bigelow and party. pas
sed through Topeka yesterday afternoon
attached to Santa Fe train No. en- route
TO Los Angeles
j. A. Hudson, travelling agent of the
Santa lie land department with head
quarters in Chicago, passed through To-
peka yesterday with a party of eastern
land buyers en- route to western Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-27
WHERE WINTER SUMMER
Eighty Deaths from SunstrOI<e i'm
One Day at Sydney, N. s. w.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb 27.-The
Canadian Australian steamer Miowera
from Sydney brings news of great suf
fering and loss of property in Australia
by the extraordinary climatic conditions.
There is Unprecedented heat on land and
an excessively high death rate from sun
stroke, eighty corpses being buried in
Sydney in one day. Terrific storms pre-
vailed along the coast. Crops in a great
many localities have been ruined. Herbs
of stock are starving ana dying for want
of water and there is a distressing array
of marine casualties reported.
The town of Murrurundi was almost
entirely destroyed by an electric wind
storm. 1t was night when the storm
struck there. The whole country for
thirty minutes was afiame with balls of
fire and scintillating sparks of light.
On the Queensland coast the storm was
of awful violence. At midnight on jan
uary &c the steamer Glanworth was
driven on the rocks off Gladstone. There
were 100 people on board. The crew,
with a splendid display of courage and
obedience, abandoned the vessel with
some IS passengers, landing them safely
at the light house. The vessel is total
wreck.