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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
FOR THE SINGLE STANDARD.
Resolutions Adopted by the New York
 Chamber of Commerce.


 New York, Feb. 26.--A special commit tee of the chamber of commerce on sound financial legislation met this after noon in pursuance of instructions to out line a financial policy to be followed by the chamber during the coming presiden- tial campaign. The following resolution, presented by Mr.. Gustave Schwab, was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this committee that the. agitation in favor of the maintenance of the present standard of value and against the free coinage of silver should be prosecuted vigorously. The following, presented by MT. Rich ard Young, was also adopted:
 Resolved, That it be referred to the ex- ecutive committee, with the recom- mendation that they prepare and submit to the chamber of commerce an address inviting the cooperation of all commer- cfal bodies and of all business men in the movement to secure the adoption by the national conventions of both great po- litical parties of unequivocal declarations in favor of the maintenance of the pres ent standard of value.
 It was generally believed that Secreta- ry of the Treasury Carlisle would appear before the committee and speak on American finances, but Mr. Carlisle. did not make his appearance.
 The meeting of the committee was ex- ecutiye but Chairman HentZ at its con- clusion remarked to a reporter: "I was personally assured by MT. Carlisle that he hoped there would be no straddling of the financial problem by the two great political parties. but that each party in it's convention would boldly take the bull by the horns and adopt the only safe pol icy, that favoring the gold standard, for the nation to pursue"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Another Interstate Drill.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 26.-The Military Interstate association of Savannah, which has just been organized for the purpose of giving a weeks military cell ebra ton and carnival in May, agreed upon the following list of prizes today: First prize, in close and extended drills by companies of forty or more, $2OOO; second prize. $250. Maiden drills by com panles that have never competed in an interstate drill, first prize, $l000 second prize $300. Prizes amounting to 5000 have been offered for competition be- tween companies of Grand Army of the Republic regiments outside of Savannah. tests outside of the two trophies. one to cost 5000 and another $400 which have already been ordered. Travelling men will be put on the road in a few days to advertise the carnival throughout the entire country
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
BE lYNCHED IF CAUGHT
The Murderer Belong Good Family, but
 Is S'@ Sheep.
HIS HOST VI ONE OF HIS VICTIMS
B'swell Known as a Holy Terror'" and Broken the Law on More ? .Au One Occasion--His Victims
 leave Dependent Families.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 26--A special to the Sun from Jackson, Tenn, says:
 Near Henderson, a few miles south of this city last night most deliberate dou- ble murder took place. John E. Butler, a highly respected citizen, gave dance and large number of his neighbors were present. Young James Bagwell, representing a good family. but himself disreputable character, was present, and, it is supposed, through jealousy of some girl present proceeded to break the affair up in row. He was requested by Henry Bibb to be quiet and the request brought on hot words and Bibb was shot down by Bagwell and mortally wounded, dying in a few hours. At this point Butler came forward and requested Bag well to leave, saying that he had already killed man who meant him no harm. This angered Bagwell, and without further provocation he fired upon But Ter, killing him instantly. The murderer then mounted his horse and rode away at his leisure. Owing to the remoteness of the locality 1t was some hours before the sheriff of the county could be notified, but posse was organized as soon as he heard of the killing, and ell of last night and today the country has been StOuIeu, anu lOHiSnt tt lTeSn party ndS gone out. It is almost certain that Bag well will be caught, and 1t is understood that there is some probability of a mob interfering should he be brought in. There is also a probability that Bagwell will not be taken alive, as he is known to be one of the most desperate men in this section. This afternoon two collins were sent out for the desperado's victims, both of whom had dependent families. This is not Bagwell's first crime. For some months he was confined in jail in this city on two or three charges, and 1t was suspected that he had intercourse with the wildcat whisky gang of Hardin county recently broken up by the killing of Ed Thomas by the revenue officsrs and the arrest of the leader. Gus Thomas, the last of the gang. During the incar- ceration of Bagwell in this city he made every effort to get an opportunity to assassinate Sheriff Brooks of Madison county, and when he was removed back to Henderson a large knife was found in his cell, with which he evidently in- tended to kill his keeper. At Henderson, where Bagwell was raised, he was known as a holy terror" and was dreaded by the lawabiding public. At the time of his recent crime he was under indictment for carrying weapons and other acts in violation of the law. His arrest Is hour lV eXpected
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
scott Jackaon,a Confassion.

Cincinnati, Feb 26.-Scott Jackson, in an exciting interview with a reporter at the jail this morning, confessed he had had improper relations with Pearl Bry- an. This is the most important confess sion of the prisoner since his imprison- menf. Ever since his arrest Jackson has held out against overwhelming facts that his relations with Pearl Bryan were ah- solutely honorable and that his sole pur- pose in having her come to Cincinnati and undergo a criminal operation was to protect his friend, W. A. Wood He now charges that Wood was equally guilty with him. Wood, when seen after the Jackson interview, unconscouSly corrob- orated Jackson's story, except in the mat ter of his (Wced's) confessing to having improper relations with his second cousin. Tomorrow is the date set for the nearing in police court of the cases of Jackson and Walling
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
F,itz Has It in for Corbett.

Atlanta, Feb. 26.-Bob Fitzsimmons and party passed through here today on their way to New York. Fitzsimmons roasted Corbett in an interview, saying that the latter must fight some good man before challenging him. "I am the cham pion now and the challenges have to come to me. I shall lead Corbett merry dance. and when I am through with him he will go back to his old position in a bank"
 It was in Atlanta that Fitzsimmons made the remark which led to Corbett' 8 memorable attack on him In Philadel- phia F'itzsimmons says that a day of reckoning for that assault will come and he intends to even up. He expects to reach New York at 1 o'clock tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27

Montezuma university. The reeitations by Master Sollie Quinn. Misses Judson Jenkins and Lovett were excellent. By request Mrs. J. M. Lovett the accom- plished teacher of expression in the uni versity, gave some choice recitations in her superbly fascinating style. The de- bates evineed much thought and pains taking preparation. The following ques- tion was debated, with MT. Percy Hop kins for the affirmative and Miss Lou Perkins for the negative: Which exerts the greatest influence on the happiness and civilization of the hu- man race, the male or the female mind ?" The second debate was participated in by MT. Charles Perkins affirming and MT. John Perry denying, with the following question: "Is the British government right in it's Venezuelan elaims?"
 Rev. Messrs E. H. Hawkins, w. R. Ivey and H. w. Flynn acted as judges in both discussions, rendering their decision for the negative in the first debate and also for the negative in the second.
 The large assembly hall of the univer- sity was beautifully and patriotically decorated, the rich profusion of national flags and the tasteful display of flowers lending a cheerful scene to the occasion
 Miss Florence Perkins, the highly ac- complished teacher of music, conducted music for the occasion, which was in full accord with her pronounced abilities.
 God Save the Queen" "The Star Spangled Banner" and other appropriate songs were sung. "Polonaise," by Cho- pin, was impressively given by MISS Fer kins "Valse Jmpromptu' was excellent ly rendered by Miss Bessie Cockrell and a sweet flute solo by Dr. w. A. Lovett closed the entertainment.
 Capt. J. D. McLendon. president of the Montezuma Literary society, conducted the exercises with becoming dignity and grace. A handsome sum for the library was taken in at the door.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
NEW ORLEANS RACE EVENTS
Fine Weather, Good Crowd and Lively Sport. E Penn Rides Two Winners for the
 MorriSes.

New Orleans, Feb. 26.-Finer weather for outdoor sports than ruled here today could not be desired, and large crowd took advantage of the nducement offer ed at the track for an outing. With the footing nearly dry again, the sport was of a lively order. But as not single post faVorite won, the bookmakers had the best of the financial argument in the ring Domingo in the handicap at to l won an impressive race, we'll ridden by J.. Hill. Ban Johnson was the choice, but Domingo at half the trip headed the par ty and won cleverly. George w. in a drive beat Blasco out for the place. The stable of A. H. and D. H. Morris, for a wonder, landed two races with the 2- year-old Rusella and the old mare Glee- some. Penn rode both winners in clever style, coming from behind in each race when he looked out of it. Gleesome es- peclally closed up lot of ground. Dutch Arrow at 8 to 1, May Ashley at 10 to and Dobbins al 30 to 1 landed the first, second and fifth events to the dismay of the tal- ent. Dobbins in the last fifty yards bore over on Gomar in a way that many thought foul, but no change in the plac- ing was made. The starting, except in the fifth race, was very good and prompt. Summarizes:
 First race, seven and a half furlongs, selling-Dutch Arrow, 109 (Aker), s to l., won; Trixie, 104 (Warren), 15 to 1, second; Renaud, 106 O1icks), 9 to 2, third. Time, 1894. Chattanooga, King Elm, B. F. Fly, Jr., Bimbo and loco also ran.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-May Ashley, 100 (BarretD, 10 to 1, won; Plug, 104 CT. Murphy, to 1. second Elsie Fur guson, 104 CHam), to l, third. Time, 117A. Ferryman, Billy Kinney, Win chester, Bon Soir Sister Rosalind and Gally West also ran.
 Third race, half mile, 2-year-olds-Ru- sella 10S (Penn), to 1, won; Lillian Wilkes, 10S (Clay), to l, second; Koeni- gen. 10S (Sherrer). to 2, third. Tine, 0:51A. Ironstone, Star Tobacco, Masque- rade and Fleetas also ran.
 Fourth race, one mile and sixteenth, handicap--Domngo, 10S q. HID, to 1, won; George w.. III (Sherrer), 12 to l, second Blasco, 97 (Hicks), to 1, third. Time, 1:51h. Jamboree, Ban Johnson. Boro, Blitzen, Favorine and Lochinvar also ran.
 Fifth race, one mile selling-Dobbins, 106 (Hays), 30 to 1,-won; Warden, 104 Duf- fy), to l, second Gomar. 106 CHilD, to D. third. Time, FAC. Ravola, Casa, San Bias, Arellne, Black Ball and The Shark also ran.
 Sixth race, one mile, selling-Gleesome, 10S Penn), 4 to 1, won; Arkansas Travel CT, 109 (Freeman), 12 to 1, second; Cam pania, 99 CT Murphy, II to 5, third. Time, 1:45A. Oak Forest Nemaha, Will lis, Fair Knight, Pony Bob, Cont and lark also ran
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Tales of Suffering in Armenia.

New York, Feb. 26.-The following ca blegram was received here today:
 !" Constantinople, Feb. 26.-The Brit fish ambassador hears that there is great misery and sickness among the refugees at Zei- toun, especially on account of the bitter cold. The sick by hundreds lie near corpses of dead women and girls without a rag to cover them. Many sent off have died on the road from exhaustion. The government Is unable to relieve; they ap- peal to us. Report to relief committees elsewhere. Appeals for help exceed means throughout the field. Press upon all committees our need for funds For humanity's sake, urge strongly"
 The national Armenian relief commit tee urge all local committees, individ- uals, etc, to send contributions as soon as possible to Brown Bros. & Co, 59 Wall street New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
shinwrecked Sailors Rescued.

Quarantine, s. l., Feb. 26.-The steamer ~Curacoa of the Red D line arrived at Quarantine early this morning from ports in Venezuela. Among those on board the Curacoa were twenty ship wrecked mariners, Captain Claxton and the crew of the American ship William G. Davis, who were transferred from the Nova Scotia bark Stra thisla to the Cura- coa February "A. having been picked up by the Strathisla on February 21 about 190 miles east of Cape Hatteras. The Davis was from Manila for New York with sugar. She became disabled in the series of gales which began February 16 and was abandoned on the 21st water logged. Captain Claxton set the wreck on fire before abandoning her. His crew lost everything except what they wore.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.
First Test of the Roentgen Photographic
 Process in the South.


 Process in the South.
 Charlotte, N. C., Feb. 26.-The first ex- pertinent with the Roentgen photographic process in the south has proved success ful. At Davidson college, at Davidson, Louis Smith of the chair physics dem Louis Smith of the chair of phisics dem onstrated to his class the utility of the cathode rays. A bullet was fired into the hand of a dead negro in the dlssecting room of the medical department. The photograph discovered the bullet, the x ray penetrating not only the flesh, but the bone, and showing the ball hidden be- hind the bone in the middle finger.
 The Observer tomorrow will print cut of the photograph thus obtained.
 The bullet obliquely went into the palm of the hand near the wrist. The bullet lodged under the central bone of the palm. The photograph was then taken with the purpose of showing the location of the bullet and the bony articulation of the hand. The flesh in the photograph appears as faint shadowy envelope bor- derlng the finger bones and connecting the bones of the palm, except very near the wrist, where the palm bones become larger and fill almost the whole space. Looked at from the origin of the cathode rays, the bullet, an oblong slug, was ex- actly behind the bone, yet the rays tra- versed flesh and bone and gave the exact position of the ball, as we'll as the shape and size. The bones are much more clearly defined than in the Yale and Co., lumbia and most other American photo graphs which have appeared In the scien- tific journals, but not so distinct as Pro- lessor Roentgens.
 Coins in a purse, bullet buried in cubic inch of fat meat and birdshot wrapped in many thicknesses of heavy paper were photographed with perfect distinctness. Professor Smith is a Uni versty of Virginia man and one of the most up-to-date scientists in the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
The American, Sorrow.

London, Feb. 26.--The War Cry, the official journal of the Salvation Army, publishes a statement signed by Bram- well Booth, chief of staff in London, un- der the caption, "The American Sorrow: The statement includes the letters lead ing up to the resignation of Ballington Booth. commander of the Salvation Army in the United States, and concludes as follows: "The resignation of Ballington Booth is deeply deplored, but the general has only given fresh proof of his consci- entious and resolute determination to ad- minister the affairs of the Salvation Army without regard to family or per sopal preferences"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Reoubliean Split Tn Ohio.

Zanesville, O., Feb. 26.-A Mckinley Foraker factional quarrel has broken out here, which will result in two sets of del- egates to the state convention. The county central committee has been called to meet to select the county delegates, This committee is controlled by the Mc- Kinley-VanVoorhis faction. Today there was a meeting of fifty leading Foraker republicans of the district by which a call for the county to select delegates was issued. It is also said to indicate the de- feat of VanVoorhis for renomination for congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Mi C WI McClammv killed.

Wilmington. Feb. 26.-Maj. c. w. Me- CIammy of Scotts Hill, Fender county, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon by the bursting of the boiler of an en- zine on his plantation. The negro fire man, Alfred Spellman, was also killed Major McClamrr" was an officer in the Confederate army. He was elected rep resentatIve in congress by the democrs $ In lSS6 and served two years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
"BLUE AND GRAY" Proposed Parade Has Been Abandoned. Grand Army Men Opposed It.

New York, Feb. 26-An evening pa- per says: The proposed "blue and gray parade, which was to take place in this city on July next, in which the Union and Confederate veterans were to take part and which has been so widely dis cussed by the press and otherwise in all parts of the country, will not be held.
 That the whole scheme for the parade has been abandoned was made known to a reporter today by Col. A. G. Dickerson, commander of the Confederate veteran camp of this city and president of the Southern Democratic association.
 There have been differences of opinion regarding the advisability of such pa- rade since it was first proposed. Many people in position to judge intelligentiy of the results and effects of such pa rade have opposed it from the start. still arrangements for it went on until Commander in Chief Ivan N. Walker of the Grand Army of the Republic put himself on record as being opposed to the parade on the proposed lines.
 Commander in Chief Walker, in an in terview. said that he had made himself familiar with the sentiments. of the lead ing Grand Army men of most of the im- portant cities of the country and found that they were opposed to the parade.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Two Election Cases Decided.

Washington, Feb. 26.-House commit tee on elections No. 3, MT. Mccall of Mas sachusetts, chairman, today decided two South Carolina contested election cases, both in favor of the sitting members. In the case of Wilson against McLaurin, from the Sixth district, McLaurin. dem ocrat, gets the decision, and in the case of Moorman against Latimer, democrat, Iatimer is awarded the seat.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
"a H Owen Killed UimseIf

Roanoke, Va. Feb. 26.-B. H. Owen. or ganizer of the Order of Railway Tele- graphers, who had made his headquar- ters here for year. committed suicide last night at the St. James hotel, his body being found this morning by ser want. Poor health is the only known cause. He was 25 years of age and was originally from Keysville, Va.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
A. P. A. .'s Enter a Protest.

Peoria. Ill., Feb. 26-With three cheers and a tiger at the state convention of the American Protective association, in ses- sion here. resolution was adopted to- day protesting against placing a statue of the Jesuit priest Pere Marquette, which the state of Wisconsin had pre- sented to the general government among those of American statesmen and in- structing the secretary to notify the H. linois congressman of such action. G. P. Johnson of Springfield was reelected nresidana by a large majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27

while lying on the beach. Rails are broken, bulwarks stove in and the rudder and rudder frame are gone. Otherwise the steamer is in fairly good condition. A portion of the cargo of entrants in bar rels is in the forehcld, but greater part is damaged by salt water. The Laming- ton will be docked at the Merritt Wreck ing cnmnanY's dock at StapletOn. s. |.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Mr Harter,s Funeral.

Mansfield, O., Feb 26.-The funeral of Ex-Congressman Michael D. Harter oc- cured at o'clock this afternoon. Bus mess generally was suspended, the schools dismissed for the afternoon and all public and private buildings draped in mourning,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
Treas,,ry Gold Reserve.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at s123 3,227,119. The withdraw als for the day amounted to $69S, 300 Since January to February 21 inclu- slye the withdrawals have aggregated s32. .413. 396. or more than $500,000 per day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
A Relio off Room Davs

New York, Feb. 26.-An execution for s42, $50 has been received by the sheriff against the Sheffield and Birmingham Construction company in favor of Louis H. Hermann on an assigned claim of the North Alabama Development company of England for money advanced.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
A Schooner A Abandoned.

Cape Henry, Va, Feb. 26.-The schoon- CT Harriet C. Kerlin, Savannah for Bal timore, previously reported off Hatteras with rudder gone, has been abandoned. Life savers went to her today and found crew and boats gone.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
The Strike Settled.

Washington. Feb. 26.-A special from Florence, Ala. says: The strike on the Northern Alabama railroad is ended. The company acceded to the demands of the strikers and this morning all traius are running as usual.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
pr;nces. Troubetskoi Sin siek

Richmond. Va. Feb. 26.---A special from, Charlottesville to the Dispatch says the Princess Troubetzkoi Is still quite sick at Castle Hill, but Is in no danger. Dr. Shackelford is in attendance.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
The Lamington Finally Saved.

Ouarantine. g. T., Feb 26.-The Britfsh steamer Lamington, which went ashore February about ten miles east of Fire island. was hauled off into deep water this- -naorning at 3:30 o'clock by the Mer- rjtt Wrecking company's tugs J. D. Jones and D. s. Arnott. The second engineer,
 who remained by the wreck since the sfra nding, was the only member of the crew remaining on board. The Laming- ton arrived at Quarantine at 4:10 D. m. She is leaking slightly and considerable sand has sifted into the holes and in the shaft alley eleggiRg the machinery. Only two of the steamers lifeboats are intact all the others being smashed by the seas which broke over the steamer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-27
AT THE MoNTEzuMA.

Interesting Literary and Musical Per i l.efl formance.
 ] Ressemer, Feb 26.-(special) = Last evening, Washington day. was ob- served in a brilliant literary and musical
 programme by the literary society of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-04
Steamer kennebec Goes into Winter Quarters

At 1920 o'clock, Thursday morning.
the kennebec steamed up to the
wharf in this city. heavily laden with
freight. The boat left Boston on Sched
uled time. Wednesday night. and had
pretty easy time of ii till the kenne-
bee river was reached where lots of
trouble was encountered
The steamer ploughed through the
ice at a very rapid gait. however, and
upon the arrival OF the craft at Gar
diner no injury to speak of had been
received. In some places along the river
the ice was four inches in thickness.
After the cargo had been discharged
the kennebec sailed down the river
to Bath. where it went into winter
quarters. 1t was quite hard work to
turn around but that feat was success
fully accomplished. Agent Partridge
of Augusta, was in the city. Thursday
to superintend the landing of the Au-
gusta freight by train to that city by
rail the Della Collins having been
hauled off. Wednesday.