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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
MORGAN ON HIS KETTLE Wants an End to the War in
 Cuba. DEN0UNCES THE SPAWSsiDS As Cut Threats, Robbers, Assass E Ravishers
 and Pirates. ALLEN, OF NEBRASKA, CORRUPTION
 7$ Wants the Recent Blec.son Investigated Gen. Pettus' Credentials Filed-Loud's Bill to Amend Postal Laws Taken Up After the "Bolters.'

Washington, Dec. 15.-Senator Nor gan, Dem) of Alabama, occupied more than am hour in the senate today in presenting arguments to show why the United States should at once intervene to put an end to the war in Cuba. He declared that the people and the fruits of the island were made the prey of com missioned guerillas who had become rob- bers, cut threats, assassins, ravishers and pirates, and he said that if the Unit ed States were to intervene at all he would prefer open war and would vote for 1t.
 At the conclusion of Mr. Morgan's speech the resolution offered by him yes terday requesting the president to com municate papers relating to the condition of affairs in Cuba was agreed to.
 resolution for an inquiry into the corrupt use of money in the late presi- dential election was offered by MT. Allen, (Pop) of Nebraska, and was, under the rule, referred to the committee on con- tingent expenses. It provides for a com mlttee of nine senators, with instructions to inquire to what extent money was used in promoting the nominations or in forming the choice of presidential cleo tors; what contributions were made by the owners of silver mines and gold mines, by bankers, manufacturers, rail- roads and other corporations, and mill lionaires, and by companies and persons residing abroad.
 The committee is to act by sub com mittees and to sit during the present ses- sion and until the first Monday in Decem- Der, 1897.
 The pension bill of Macy G. Allbach, passed and vetoed last session, was taken up and was passed notwithstanding the presidents objection, 41 to II. Mrs All bach had pension of $S month under the dependent pensions act, and the bill proposed to give her the pension of a widow of a colonel-the rank held by her husband.
 A report on the final ascertainment of the election of president and vice-presi- dent in the state of Arkansas, was pre- sented and placed on file
 The credentials of Edmund Winston Pettus, as senator from the state of Ala bama, to succeed MT. Pugh, were pre- sented by Mr. Morgan and placed on file.
 The concurrent resolution for the holi- day recess from Tuesday, December 22, 10 Tuesday, January 5, was reported back from the committee on appropria- tions and agreed to.
 The pension appropriation bill was re- ported back from the same committee and MT. Hale gave notice that he would call it up tomorrow.
 After a short executive session the senate at D. m. adjourned until tomor- row
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, D. C., Dec 15.-The house today, rather unexpectedly, entered upon the consideration of the bill of Mir. Loud Tep. Cal) to amend the postal law re- lating to second-clasts matter, and 1t was the unfinished business when adjourn ment occurred at 4:3O o'clock.
 It was not taken up without opposi- tion, however, Messrs Bingham (rep. Penn) and Quigg (rep. N. Y) pleading want of notice, endeaVored to postpone action, but by decisive votes the house rejected all endeavors to delay the pro- ceedings and MT. Loud opened the de- bate. He characterized the bill as the most important measure that would come before congress at this session-one whose disposition might involve the ques- ton of an Issue of bonds by the new ad- ministration. By the shutting out of the mails, as the bill provided, of serial nov el publications and sample copy" news papers the government would save from $20,O00,O00 to $4O,0O0,0OO year. and make the postal service not only self-sustain- ing, but, on the basis of present opera tfonS, a source of profit.
 Most of the session was occupied in considering the senate bill to permit the purchasers of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad company to form a new cor poration, with the rights, privileges and obligations of the old one. It was amended in sevral particulars and passed.
 MeSSrS. Evans rep. kan); Russell (rep. Conn.) and McNlillin (dem. Tenn.) were appointed house conferees on the joint resolution continuing the existence of the joint congressional committee ap- pointed to investigate and report upon regulations for the free use of alcohol in the arts and manufactures
 MT. sherman Gep. N. Y.) chairman of the committee on Indian affairs, intro duced a house bill abolishing the office of commissioner of Indian affairs. In place of the commissioner the bill provides for commission of two civilians and one army officer, which is to exercise the power now given to the commissioner.
 The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill for the year ending June 30, 1Y9S was reported and placed on the calendar.
 The bill carries an appropriation of $21 ,667, ,869, being $37,899 less than the ap- propriation for the current year, and $1, O99, ,281 below the estimates on which 1t is based.
 For the mint at New Orleans the ap- propriations for wages of workmen and adjustors are reduced from $74000 to S40,- 900, and for contingent expenses from $25, ,000 to s10,000.
 For the mint at Philadelphia, the ap- propriations for wages of workmen and adjustors are increased from s285, 900 to $290, ,000 and for incidental and contingent expenses are reduced from $65,000 to $55,- 00O
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
TEXAS BLOOD AT FEVER HEAT.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 15.-George N. Beach, a labor leader of local and state promi- hence, announces today that he has or ganized a company of twenty picked men to go to Cuba. They will depart for Gal weston tonight and find means there for getting secretly to the island. Judged by sentiment and surface indications North Texas could furnish from 5000 to 10000 men on short notice if equipment and transportation could be procured. There has been no such intense war feeling in this section in a quarter of a century as exists now against Spain. The death of Maceo and the manner in which it was brought about has warmed Texas fighting blood to fever heat,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16

of internal revenue. There appears to be linins-up of silver forces to postpone action on all nominations where demo- crats have been nominated, who have been conspicuous as "bolters" from the ticket nominated at Chicago.
 The senate today confirmed the fol- lowing nominations: Charles c. Nott, of New York, to be chief justice of the court of claims.
 United States District Judges-Arthur l.. Brown, district of Rhode Island; John E. Garland, district of South Dakota; Andrew Kirkpatrick, district of New Jer- sey, and John H. Rogers, western district of Arkansas
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16

CTS from the native troops. The insurg- ents, who are numerous around Manila, are becoming very bold, often approach ing near enough to the town to fire into it. The situation is admitted to be very grave at Manila and is equally bad at Cavite, where 150 prisoners revolted, killed six soldiers, seized a quantity of arms and tried to incite the native in- habitants to attack the garrison. The revolters were frustrated, however, and the garrison shot the rebels down in the streets. During the night there was general massacre of rebels and on the fol- lowing morning many of the revolting prisoners were recaptured and shot.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
wEYLER's HEAD IN DANGER.
Dissatisfaction Expressed at His Pres ent Actions.-May Be Sup
 planted

eilL AcllonS.-may be Sup-
 planted.
 Madrid, Dec. 15.-The dissatisfaction with General Weyler's conduct of affairs in Cuba grows apace here. The minis terial papers complain about his return ing to Havana to receive an undeserved ovation instead of vigorously pursuing the insurgents in the province of Pinar del Rio.
 Other papers resent General Weyler's s alleged suppression of telegrams record ing the ovation to Major Cirujeda upon the receipt of the news that his com mand had defeated largely superior force of rebels and killed their leader, Maceo. This action Is attributed to jeal- ousy on the part of General Weyler, who, the papers claim, desires to have no one share with him the honor of suppressing the insurrection
 Creditable rumors are current that the government is not at all satisfied with General Weyler's administration of the civil and military affairs, and that if tho situation in Cuba does not shortly i'm prove it will substitute in his place Gen. eral Marin, at present governor of Porto Rico.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
DATES FOR COMMITTEES.

Washington. D. C., Dec 15,-House committee on elections, No. B. MT. John son, of Indiana, chairman, today set Jam uary 12 for hearing arguments In the contested election case of Beattie Sugar rep) against Price (dem.) the sitting member from the Third Louisiana dis trict.
 The house committee on invalid pen sions and the senate pension committee nave decided to hold joint session on frlday next for the purpose of hearing the officers of the G. A. R.. regarding pension legislation
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
NAMED HIS MEN.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 15.-Senator Yan- cey Carter, Pop.) today charged on the floor of the senate that Judge Seaborn Reese and Judge Joel Sweat were the officials referred to in his speech fort night ago, when he declared that there were judges on the bench worse than the convicted men whom they sentenced to the penitentiary. The senate had called on him to give names and he cited the two mentioned. There will probably be an investigation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
CT. LOUIS RESULTS.

St. Louis, Dec 15.-Results:
 First Race--Five furlongs Oak For est. 4 to 1. won; J. B. Freed scecond !; Charles Mulholland, third. Time-1 :07
 Second Race-Five and half furlongs. Katie Mac, to 1, won; Baliardile, sec- ond: Jordan, third Time-1:13
 Third Race-Nine sixteenths of a mile Crab Cider, 8 to 1. won; Little Nell sec ond Emperor Billet, third. Time-:59.
 Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Keen ana, to 1, won; Billy Broncho, second i; Impress, third. Time-1:06A.
 Fifth Race-Five and a half furlongs. Edwin, 6 to 5, won; Madeira, second; Alo- pathy, third. Time-113
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
INJUNCTION DENIED.

New York. Dec. 15.--Judge Lacombe, in the United States circuit court today handed down a decision in which he de- nies the application for a preliminary injunction on behalf of the United States against La Campagnie Francaise Des Cables Telegraphiques, the United States and Hayti Cable company. This injanc- tion was sought to prevent the French Cable company and it's allies from mak- ing connection with the cable now run ming ten miles to sea off Coney Island.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
COLLEGE HALL BURNED.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Elanthan hall, of the Knoxville college, four-story building for young ladies, was burned this morning. The fire originated in one of the bed rooms. The loss Is estimated at $25,000 and is supposed to have been insured. The college is under the care of the United Presbyterian church of North America and is sustained by con- tributions from various congregations through the board of missions to the freedmen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
SHOT A NEGRO.

Augusta, Ga., Dec. 15.-This morning, Louis Prager, a Jewish merchant, shot and fatally wounded John Smith, colored, who was employed as a "pullerin." in front of a rival store. Prager accused Smith of acting unfairly and struck at him, whereupon the latter turned to run, when Prager whipped out a pistol and shot him in the back, the ball pen etrating the right kidney. After doing the shooting, Prager went back in his store and began waiting on a customer. A deputy happened on the scene a few moments later and arrested him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
COLORED MEN INDIGNANT.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 15.-Prominent colored men from all sections of Arkansas met in mass meeting in this city last night and adopted a memorial to the President and congress urging action fa- vorable to the Cubans in their struggle for liberty. Strong resolutions were also adopted condemning the brutal warfare of the Spaniards and calling for liberty loving people to render all possible aid. Speeches were delivered by several well known colored men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
ACTION NOT WORDS.

Denver, Col, Dec. 15.-Armed to the teeth and equipped for war, company of 300 men, with cannon and camp uten- sils will leave Denver in a few days to cast their fate with the Cuban insurgents. The men will be under the leadership of Dr. H. L. Darnett, who has brother in the Cuban junta in New ork city, with whom he has been in correspondence for some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16

some, 103, (Golden), 30 to 1. won: Scorch- CT, second; D. J. Tobin, third. Time 1:19.
 Fourth Race-Six and half furlongs. Mount McGregor IT., 110, (Thorpe), to 5, won; Reddington, second; Tempestuous, third Time-1:23h.
 Fifth Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Alvarado, 95, (Martin), even, won; Kam- sin, second; Jack Richelieu, third. Time -1:31A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
OAKLAND REsULys.

Oakland, Cal. Dec. 15.-Weather pleas ant; track muddy. Two fayorites se- cured winning brackets.
 Summaries:
 First Race-Five and half f,lrlongs. Nonchalence, 100 (Golden), 3 to 1, won; Sly. second; Manzinilla. third. Time 1:12.
 Second Race-Mile. selling. Pollock, 99, (Slaughterl. . to 1. won; Earl Coch- rane, second; La Flecha, third. Time 1:47. <s
 Third Race-Six furlongs. selling. Per-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
WILL GRANT AMNESTY.

London, Dec. 15.-The Morning Post will tomorrow publish a dispatch from Constantnople saying that the sultan at the request of Monsignor Ormanian, the Armenian patriarch, has consented to the granting of amnesty to the Armen- ian convicts and prisoners on condition that the patriarchal mixed council guar antees the future good behavior of those coming under the amnesty.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
A STRONG PETITION
From New York City Aldermen in Be-
 E.l.- half of Cuba.

From New York City Aldermen in Be-
 H half of Cuba.
 New York, Dec. 15.-The following pe- tition was signed by the members of the board of aldermen today:
 To the Congress of the United States
 We, the undersigned citizens of the United States do most respectfully pe- tition your honorable body to use your influence to stop the barbarities and in- humanities now being practiced upon the people of Cuba by the monarchy of Spain.
 The civilized world stands aghast at the atrocities committed there under the guise of law, many of which were com mitted upon citizens of this country and therefore call for intervention on it's part, and do respectfully pray that the congress of the United States take cogni- zance of the fact that war is now being waged in Cuba, that the people thereof may enjoy political freedom and that the people of Cuba in their efforts for success have the sympathy of the geo. pie of the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
GOV, BUSHNELL oUERIED,

Columbus, O., Dec. 15.-Gov. Bushnell is overwhelmed with inquiries as to whether he is in favor of such recognition of the Cuban insurgents as will bring the 'hostilities in Cuba to an end but, while he is heartily in favor of Cuban inde
 pendence, he thinks 1t improper for him to take any position in the matter in an- ticipation of the national administration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
AFTER THE GOLFERS.

Democrats Line Up Against Presidential
 Nominees Who Voted for Palmer.
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 15.-At the suggestion of Senator Vest, the senate committee on finance this morning de- eided to defer until after the holidays the consideration of the nomination of David R. Francis, of Missouri, to be sec retary of the interior, and William s. Forman, of Illinois, to be commissioner
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
SPEED ON, THREE FRIENDS.

Key West. Fla, Dec. 15.-It is reported the Three Friends passed this port about noon today, heading southwest She could be plainly seen from the top of the city hall building, standing close into the reef when first seen. She was under all sails and full head of steam.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The Uprising Is Becoming Alarming
 Bold Break for Liberty.

Madrid, Dec. 15.-A dispatch to Impar- cial from Manila, the capitol of the Phil lippine islands, says the rebellion in those islands is spreading and bands of insur- gents infest the outskirts of the city of Manila.
 Advices from Caroline and Mariannes islands say risings are imminent there. The cabinet council held yesterday decid- ed to purchase the English transport steamer, Prince of Wales, in order to expediate transportation of troops to Ma
 Additional advices from Manila say that the natives of the island of Min danao have revolted and the insurgents have been joined by numbers of desert-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
KEPT HER WORD.

Supposed Grand Niece Of Gen Pulaski
 Ends Her Life In a Garrett
 Brooklyn, N. r.. Dec. 15.-Miss Jo- sephine Jeroski, the alleged Polish prin- cess and grand niece of Gen. Pulaski, one of the military heroes of Poland, commit ted suicide in her dingey little room at No. A Smith street, this city, some time ing.
 Her dernfse was diseovered through the arrival of letter addressed to her which the landlady, wh0ssfad taken it from the postman, was unable to. deliver.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
GALE OF WIND

New York, Dec 15.-A gale of wind, &C., companied by snow and sleet. struck this city tonight. The warning of the wealth CT bureau that high winds might be ex- pected along the coast was fully verified.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
BOsTONIANs OFF TO CUBA.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 15.-Eighty y-five strong intelligent men, well up in mill itary drilling, left Boston last night for Cuba. They were in command of Louis Marshall who has seen service in civil warfare as corporal in the army dur ing the rebellion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
ALowED THIRTY DAYS.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 15.--The court of appeals has granted the motion of Scott Jacksons attorneys thirty days in which to file petition for rehearing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
ENTRIES FOR TOMORROW.

New Orleans, Dec. 15.-Entries for to- morrow's races:
 First Race-Three- quarters mile. Den yer 99, Necodar 103, Charm 103, James V. Carter 103, Tom Sayre 103.. Anna Mayes 103, Dorah Wood 107, Logan no.
 Second Race-Five-eighthsl mile sell ing Judge Bryant 95, Prima 95, Miriam R 95, Oversight 95, Sugar Cane 95 Pop Dixon 95, Pommery Sec 9S.
 Third Race--Mile and a quarter. sell ing. Mamie G 92, Rapalatchie 92, Chug- nut 95, Billy Mckenzie 96. Lightfoot 96, Partner 98. Buckmore 96. Sandoval 96, Lily of the West 96, Cotton King 100, Uncle Abb 102, Master Fred 104, Fasig 93.
 Fourth Race-Mississippi handicap, three-quarters mile Lozaletta 90, Don nasIaitta 93, Jack Hayes 93, Lady Britanic 94, Fred Graft 95 Ray H 98. Our Bishop 101, Clymena 103, Gaston 104, Parmesan 105, John Carr 106, Cannonade 106 Minnie Murphy 107. Lonely Qone Princess) no, Scribe III, Grayllng 112.
 Fifth Race-Mile, selling. Feur de Luce S5, Braxey S5, Little Buck 85 Harry B 90. Elyrla 95, Laura Davis 97, Henry Harris 97, Newhouse 102, Eleanor Mo 102, Sampson 107, Ixion no.
 Sixth Race-Seven-eigh mile, selling Rosaland TIT. 102, Sister lone 102 Maggie s 102. Miss Clark 105, Albert S, 105, Mag gie Harris 105, Ondague 107, Jack 102 RoSSmar 107.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

New Orleans Dec. 15.--The fine weather drew out 5000 people today. the card being an attractive one with a hur- dle race the feature. Incommode, the favorite, was leading at tine last jump by a dozen lengths when he fell and his boy got a nasty cut but was not badly hurt. Uncle Jim then came on and won. In the two year old race, Hill Billy and Miss Verne finished a few inches apart, in 1 :01A for the five furlongs, fast time.
 First Race-Six furlongs, selling. Bryan, 107 (Caywood), 4 to 5, won; Sena- tor Morrill, second; Whiff, third. Time, 1:15A.
 Second Race-For 2-year-olds five fur longs. Pat Morrissey, 101 (HarD, to l, won; Fern, second; Tempesta, third. Time 1:02%.
 Third Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Ncolini, 104 (Scherrer), to 10, won; Lit tie Billy, second; Katherine, third. Time. 1904
 Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Hill Billy, 103 (Morse), 4 to 1, won; Miss Verne, sec ond; Plaudita, third. Time, 1:01A.
 Fifth Race--Hurdles. mile and one six teenth. Uncle Jim. 161 (KldO. 5 to l. won; Hulburt, second; MT. Dunlap, third. Time, 2:02%.
 Sixth Race-Seven furlongs, selling Timberlake 101 (SnelD, 20 to 1, won; Pe- trolene, second; Chicot, third Time, 130k.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
TREAsCRY sTATEMENT

New York. Dec. 15.-rreasury balances: Coin. s121 ,55S 766; currency. $45.500.S63.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-24

the divine we listen to was born in the
United States, or Canada, or Dahomey,
or the Isles of the Sea if he tells us his
sermon or address will be properly sea-
soned with patriotism, with good broad
Americanism.
After reading what you say about the
feelings and utterances of the pastor 10
whom Post No. As listened on the even
ing of May oath. think you did the
proper thing in going to hear him, no
matter where he was born. Birth is an
accident, anyway. but the man is what
he makes himself, and if his heart is
right the place of his nativity makes
but little difference, and this pastor is
evidently lover of American institu-
tions and American liberty. He has
given evidence of ii both by terming
this land of our birth 'the beacon light
of the world" and by marrying a lady
who was born here.
Your position that the Sunday ser
vice is not properly part of the Me-
mortal Day exercises, but simply a pa
triotic religious service, is correct. 1t
is made to the posts as a recommended
ton, and has grown into a custom of
late years, while the exercises on the
Both day of May are obligatory upon
posts. You are also correct when you
said that eligibility to membership in
the Grand Army of the Republic Who'll
ly ignored the question of nationality
and you might have added of religion
also. In your own post you have the
nationality question proved by Com
rade V. V. Ashford. who was born in
Canada but fought in the United States.
/ presume you would have no difficulty
in proving the religious side from your
own membership, too.
In my judgment. the Camp Of the
Sons of Veterans in Honolulu would
have shown fully as much patriotism
and a great deal more sense, leaving
courtesy entirely out of the discussion,
had they attended the church their
fathers attended, and to which they
had accepted an invitation. Their faith
ers learned what patriotism and loyalty
meant in the fiery furnace of war,
where deeds were at a premium and
wind at very large discount. That
Camp of Sons ought to sit at the feet
of their sires while longer, and study
first principles before attempting TO
teach what it is evident they do not I'M
derstand.
Yours in F., G. and L.,
T. G. MASTELLER,
Dept Commander
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-24
w. w. DIMOND.

1t has been the wonder of
dealers here what becomes
of all of the stoves imported
to Honolulu. Every vessel
arriving brings from one to
eighty (ours is the eighty
lot), and very few of the
stove men have old stock.
By our introduction of the
Jewel T" Stoves and Ranges
the importation of stoves
will diminish, at the end of
twoyears. Wesay two years,
because by that time all other
makes of stoves will have
burnt or rusted out and
their places will be taken by