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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
SLAUGHTER OF INNoCENTS. Frightful Effect of Hot Weather Upon
 Babies in St. Louis.

St. Louis, Mo-, July 31.-Six persons have succumbed to the terrific heat in this city since last evening. The death rate is increasing at an alarming extent, and only cool weather will bring relief. For the past six days the maximum temperature, registered at the govern ment office, was 99 degrees, and the mini mum 86 degrees. As this record Is taken nearly 100 feet above the sidewalk it does not show the actual state of the thermometers in the working districts, many of which have registered as high as Tor degrees. An alarming state of mortality statistics is shown in the re- turns from the Bethesda home, which states that twenty-two babies have died during the past two weeks. as the result of the terrific heat
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
A MIDNIGHT BLAZE.
Thoughtfuness of a MT. Baldwin Saves Lady
 and Children.

At 1250 o'clock this morning fire was discovered in the cottage at the north west corner of Third avenue and Eff teenth Street, occupied by Mr. Bob Elm bry. Box 36 was pulled and the North side fire department responded at once and soon had the flames, which were burning fiercely, exiting guished. The damage was estimated at $150 by Chief Mullin.
 Mrs. Embry and her two children were asleep in the house and but for the thoughtfulness of MT. Charles P. Bald win they would undoubtedly have been burned severely and possibly cremated. He hallowed lustily, but no one answer ed, and he then picked up a rock and hurled it through the window, thereby succeeding in awakening them. He got the woman and children out safely and then got out some of the bedding and clothing of the inmates,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
MIR. THOMAS H. HOLT.
The Many Orders of Which He Was a Member Will Participate in His Funeral
 Tomorrow

The death of MT. Thomas H. Holt, an account of which appeared in yesterdays State Herald, leaves a vacancy in many of the secret organizations of this city.
 Deceased was born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania. March 1, 1880. He moved to this city in 1881 and soon es- tablished a large and remunerative mar ble and stone business. MT. Holt was twice married and leaves three sons and a daughter by his first wife and be- loved wife, no issue having blessed his second marriage.
 He was past grand master of Odd Eel lows, past worshipful master Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, past grand patriarch of the encampment, a member of Dirigo Lodge No. 76, nights of Pyth- ias; a Red Man; member of Birmingham senate No. ?, Ancient Order of Essenies. and an honorary member of Magic City Vamp No. 4, Woodman of the World and a member of the congregation of the Church of the Advent.
 H. L. Mckee, grand master, and R. P. Whitman, grand secretary of the grand lodge of Alabama of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, are in the city to attend the funeral of MT Thomas H. Holt, past grand master, which take place tomor- row at 2:30 D. m.
 The funeral will take place from the Church of the Advent, and the burial services will be conducted by the Odd Fellows, the grand officers conducting same. All orders of which MT. Holt was a member are requested to meet at Frs wells hall at D. m., and proceed in a body to the residence of the deceased brother Pall-bearers will be selected later It is expected that all the grand officers will arrive tomorrow.
 Norton's Pharmacy is the place to have
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Painful Accident to Mir. Miles.

Tie many friends of MT. John E. Miles will regret to learn that he met with painful accident Thursday night on his return from Elyton, where he, in com pany with other prominent democrats, had spoken to large audience in the interest of the party In attempting to alight from an electric car at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street he was hurled violently to the ground and rendered unconscious. Dr. G. c. Chap man fortunately came along in his buggy at this time and had MT. Miles removed to his residence and soon had him re- NiYed. MT. Miles is very badly bruised.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Relief for Mrs. Steele.

The county commissioners, after read ing in the State Herald yesterday morn ing of the needy condition of Mrs. Annie Steele at 112S Fourth avenue, made an investigation and responded with an or der for provisions 10 the amount of a. A private subscription to the amount of $475 was also taken up by the printers who live in the neighborhood of Third avenue and Twenty-f1rst street and sent to the distressed family.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Washington-Baltimore

Washington, July 31.-The Washing tons returned today after their unhappy showing in the west. Baltimore managed to win by one run, but if Hoffer, who um- pired in the absence of Hurst, had not been partial to his own club in the ninth inning the score would at least have been tied. Captain Joyce of the local team has been traded to New York In exchange for Catcher Farrell and Pitcher Flynn. Attendance, $500. Score:
 R H D Washington. I O 2 70 0 O01 IA 9 Baltimore. i..0 1 o 0 0 8 0 1-5 Il 1 Batteries--German and Mcguire; Esper and Clark.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
DEATH OF MRS. DONAHOO.
After a Prolonged Illness She Passed Away
 Last Evening.

Died, at D. m. yesterday, at her resi- dence, 2506 First avenue, Mrs. Daniel Donahoo, aged 3.
 She had been sick for some time, and had quite number of friends who sym pathize with her husband and children in their bereavement. She was noble. Christian woman of many rare traits, and died with all the cancellations of her church, of which she was a devoted member.
 The funeral will take place from St. PauPs Catholic church at p. m. Sun day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Boston-Philadelphia.

Boston, Mass, July 31.--Boston defeat- ed Philadelphia with ease today. Keener was fairly effective for five innings, but was batted for six runs in the sixth and retired in favor of Jordan, who was no puzzle. A line catch of Long off Dele hanty, Bannon's outfielding and Sulli- vans pitching were the features. At tendance 1900. Score:
 Boston =. .....1 0 0 3 6 *-13 15 2 Philadelphia 10 1 % 0- b 4
 Batteries-Boston, Sullivan and Der gen; Philadelphia, Keener, Jordan and Elements
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Postnonad Until Today.

Halifax, N S.. July 31.-The last and most important event on the regatta programme for the carnival week, the in- ternational four-oared race for profess sional oarsmen, had to be postponed on account of unsuitable weather. After waiting until o'clock the judges de- cided to put inc contest off until o'clock tomorrow morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
All our mems, boys and children's clothing goes at 20 per cent off. Louis Saks.
GREAT RALLY TONIGHT.
It Will Be On Twenty-First st'eet Between First and Sesond Ayenues-Able
 Speakers Will Be Present

There will be a genuine old fashioned democratic rally on Twenty-first street, between First and Second avenues. to- night, and a. list of able speakers will en- certain the audience. The speaking be- gins at o'clock and all true lovers of home protection, white supremacy and good government should be on hand.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
sou,hsrn Biblical Assembly.

AsheviIle. N. C., July 31.--The southern Biblical assembly is increasing in inter- est. pr. White this forenoon gave magnificent lesson on Isaiah. Dr. Vane of Nashville spoke in the afternoon on the apostles. James and John. General Eaton. president of the society. Iectured at night on Mormonism.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Treasury Figures.

Washington, July 31.-The treasury gold reserve at he close of business to- day stood at $110,070,597. The days withdrawals were $223, 100.
 The treasury deficit for July, as will be shown in the official statement to be is- sued tomorrow, will be in round figures $l2,S 900. The receipts for July have been s29, ,400, 900 and the expenditures s42,- 1nn nfn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
A Big Democratic Rally Tonight.

A big democratic rally will be held tonight on Twenty-first street, be- tween First and Second avenues. This will be the last rally before the election Monday, and let every democrat who can turn out A number of speakers will en- certain the audience.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Marseilles, July 31s-An attempt was made last night to blow up the residence of Judge Julien, and for time great ex- citement prevailed in the neighborhood of the judges house Some one, pre- suma ply a man who had a grudge against the judge for a court decision against him, placed a bomb with time fuse attacbed close to the entrance to the house. The explosion made a great noise, but the damage done was trifiing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Taken Red Handed.

The following report of a raid on an ill licit distillery outfit was received in the office of the internal revenue collector from Deputy Collector John E. Logwood:
 Near Gum Hill, in Lauderda1e county, eighty gallon copper still, copper worm, l ake stand. thirty gallons singlings, 25o ga Ions of beer, rock furnace and tools. The still had a capacity of sixteen gal ir7- per day and was valued at $75. It w destroyed c. F. Hine was found at ntnrk af the still and was arrested
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
A Negro Drops Dead.

Coroner R. E. Jones received notifica- tion yesterday morning that a negro named Nathan Williams had dropped dead about 10 o'clock on Fourth avenue, near Thirteenth street. He viewed the remains, but decided that an inquest was unnecessary, as the man had been com paining of heart failure for some days
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Seized by the Sheriff.

Buffalo, N. T., July 31.-The Queen City Cycle works of lakewood, near this city. were seized last night by Deputy Sheriff Sloan oh an attachment for s4000 issued at the instance of J. Walter Thompson of New York. The claim is for advertising. The works employed 400 men,al of whom were thrown out of work.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Oinc1nnnti.Pittshnre.

Cincinnati, July 31.-Killen lost his head in the seventh inning over a deci- sion of Umpire Lally and struck the lat ter. Lally landed three times in return before they were separated. Killen was arrested for assault and battery and taken off the grounds. Pittsburg won out in the eighth and ninth innings by batting Ehret all over the lot Attend anee, 3500. Score:
 R Fl D Cincinnati .......0 02O 1901-7 8 8 Pittsburg.. g..... 70 0 0 0 1 o 3 4-9 15 2 Batteries-Ehret and Vaugn; Killen, Hughey and Merritt.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Makes the Flies Sick.

If the garbage wagon will casually roll around Into the alley in the rear of the State Herald office it will find a half bar rel or more of restaurant waste that the green flies turned up their noses at sev- era1 days aPn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
New York-Rrooklvn.

New York, July 31.-The New Yorks disposed of the Brooklyns rather easily. Irwin's men played without an error and knocked Harper out of the box in the sixth inning. Score:
 R H E New York ...O O1O44O 0 *-9 13 0 Brooklyn .. ....0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 1-5 Il 4 Batteries-New York, Meekig. and Warner; Brooklyn, Harper, Kennedy and Burrell and Grim.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Military Club Meeting Postponed.

The regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Military club, to meet tonight, has been postponed until next Saturday night August S. The meeting promises to be very interesting. Papers will be read by Lieutenant Morson and Lieutenant Ledbetter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Select any suit in our house, theG take 20 per cent off our already low prices. Louis Saks.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
No Game at St. Louis.

St. Lotus, July 91.-The ball game be- tween St. Louis and Cleveland was post poned on account of rain. Two games tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Ladies to Serve Ices.

The ladies of the Cumberland Presby- terian church will serve ice cream, sher- bert and cake at Fox Bros store from 2 to 6 o'clock this afternoon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-F
Tried to Blow Up the Judge.

Have your prescriptions filled at Nor tons Pharmacy. s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Horse Thief Shot,

Savannah, Ga, July S1.-Forum Troupe, who for seven years has lodged war rants for horse stealing, was killed by @ sheriff's posse near Dublin, Ga, today Tn trying to escape Troupe tried to kill one of the deputies with an ax. The coronsr's fury exonorated the deputy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
20 per cent off every dollars worth of clothing you buy from Louis Saks'.
AUGUST II.
National Democratic Committee to Meet in
 New York City.

Uttumwa, Ia., July 31.-Secretary Walsh of the national democratic com mittee by instruction of Chairman Jones, has sent out call for meeting of the national democratic committee at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York city, on August il.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Waterbury Watch Company Shuts Down.

Waterbury, Ct, July 31.-The Water bury Watch company, which employs several hundred operatives, closed down all departments of it's plant this evening until September. The shutdown is the result of dull business.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Colonel TompkinS at Hartselle.

Hon. H. c. Tompkins will address the people at Hartselle, Morgan county, to- daV
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
National League Standing.

Have your prescriptions filled at Nor toms Pharmacy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
lOc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
PASSED ITS SECOND READING.
The Irish Land Bill Rushing Through the
 House of Lords,

London, July 31-The Irish land bill passed it's second reading in the house of lords today after seven hours deliber- afi
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Norton's Pharma is the place to have your prescriptions 4lied.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

20 per cent off means cloth ing at prices to suit everyone at Louis Saks'.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

A discount of 20 per cent off all lightweight clothing at Louis Saks'.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

Norton's Pharmacy is the place to have your prescriptions filled.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01

T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and fall.
 BEN M JACOBS, Ia Local Observer Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-01
Highest temperature, 101 lowest, 75; aVer' BEN M. JACOBS Local Observer

Reports received at Birmingham, Ala., on July 50. 1S96.
 Observations taken at all stations at a. m 75th meridian time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-21
NO CONFIRMATION
Received by the British Colonial Ofilce of
Reported Troubles i'm Venezuela.

London, June 20.-Inquiries made at
the Colonial Office to-day show that the
secretary of state for the colonies. Mr..
Chamberlain, has received no confrma-
tion of reports from Caracas that sam
culinary conflict has taken place in the
territory in dispute between British
Guinia and Venezuela, and the rumor
is not confirmed. 1t is further stated
that no information has been received
from Caracas or Georgetown that would
tend to alter the statement made by
the secretary OF state for the colonies
in the house of commons yesterday,
namely that it was true that VeneZue-
lans have crossed the boundary and had
interfered with British officials who
were engaged in the work of surveying
But no mention was made of conflict
of a sanguinary nature. Mr.. Cham
berlain was questioned as to whether
the Marquis of Salisbury still adheres
to his determination not TO submit the
British claims to abitration ,whereupon
the colonial secretary referred his ques-
toner to the Marquis Of Salisbury.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-21
A GREAT DIVE.
Albert ]. Baker Jumps From the
Eads Bridge at st. Louis, l25 Feet,
to the Water---Went Head Fore
most.-Came up Unhurt.

ST. LOUIS, June 2O.-Albert ]. Baker.
aged 10, who lives with his uncle, J. w.
Ginder in this city. to-day made the first
dive into the Mississippi river ever taken
from the Eads bridge. He is a pupil OF
Prof. Bill Clark, who has turf.ed out many
good divers For weeks young Baker has
been fired with an ambition to jump off the
big bridge and has been practicing almost
daily at the natatorium. He was particu-
larly anxious to jump head first and not
feet first as all the jumpers before him had
done This he did this morning. and he did
it well and successfully, making the first
bona fide dive ever made from the Eads
bridge,
The distance from the top of the bridge
to the water is 125 feet. Baker struck the
water head first and soon came up. He
swan about go feet to a waiting tug and
was taken on board without having been
hurt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-21
ANOTHER ROW IN CABELL.
Marcum and Harvey Factions Hold Con-
ventions at Once in One Hall-Watts and
a aInh SnaaIr

ventions at Once in One Hall-Watts and
Ralphsnydcr Speak.
Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va. June 20.-The
Democratic Delegate Convention met
this afternoon to select delegates to
the State, Congressional, Senatorial
and Judicial conventions. The con-
test was centered on the race for judge
between Harvey and Marcum.
The county executive committee met
this morning and named temporary
chairman and secretary for the county
convention and directed its chairman,
John S. Marcum, brother of the candl-
date for judge, to call the convention
to order and name temporary organ
iZation as designated by the commit
tee, but the chairman ignored the or
ders of the committee called the con-
vention TO order and named E. NJ. NC
Callister as temporary chairman, VINO
was one of the disputed delegates OF this
district. Then McCallister, represent
ing Marcum's side, and S. G. Garter,
who was chosen by the committee as
temporary chairman, both assumed
the chair.
Thus another wild scene in Cabell
county politics was enacted. Each SIDE
held convention in the same hall at
the same time, with each chairman on
the same stand. Pandemonium reign
ed for an hour, during which time II
was impossible to hear the proceedings
held by either side. Each side appoint
ed delegates to the various conventions,
and each elected q county executive
committee. While the committee on
credentials were out considering con-
tested case, in this district. Gen. c. Z.
Watts addressed the audience. He was
followed by l. c. Ralphsnyder, his op-
ponent, who characterized Gen. Watts
as being an administration candidate,
and as leaning toward gold, and other
wise severely criticized him. Gen.
Watts replied with an animated speech,
branding Mr. Ralphsnyder as mall
cious falsifier Mr.. Watts said his op-
ponent has so often misrepresented MIN
that the time had arrived when he
should denounce such treatment in un-
mistakable terms. His remarks were
severe and were we'll received. 1t was
plainly visible that Gen. Watts was the
decided choice of both conventions. NO
instructions were given either conven>
ton outside of the judgeship. 1t is De-
neved that Gen. Watts has large ma
jority of the delegates selected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-21
DELEGATES ELECTED
Yesterday by the Martins Ferry Republi-
cans to the County Convention

cans to the County Convention.
The Republicans OF Martins Ferry yes
terday elected the following delegates 70
the County Convention. which meets at
BeIalre Tuesday:
First ward-Delegates. Charles Koehn-
line and David LcwelIen; alternates,
Thomas Saunders and Harry Romick.
Central Committeeman John A. Moore.
Second ward-Delegates. w. r. Coss and
r. a. Llndemuth; alternatss. II. c. Mont
gomery and 7. Meisenhalder. Central
Committeeman, George c. Strain
Third ward-Delegates. j. G. Gray and
George ". Tweedy; aIternates. John Gear
and w. J. Dun. Central Committeeman,
George Ralston.
Fourth ward-Delegates. Theodore Kel-
Ter and Fred Strlcklin; alternates, r. S.
Allender and Samuel Westwood. Central
Committeeman. Samuel Westwood.
Fifth ward-Delegates. James Reilly ant
John Fisher: alterrates. Daniel Wood and
". T. Garrell. Central Committeeman.
Edward McAninch
Martins Ferry precinct-Delegate. Geo.
W. webb; alternate. W. S. Eilifritz. Gen.
tral Committeeman, Geo. W. Webb
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-21
WHAT HARRISON SAYS.
An Autograph Letter From the Ex-Presi-
dent to Candidate Mckinley.


Canton, o., June 20.-The early morn
ing mail at Gov. McKinley's home
brought stacks Of congratulatory let
ters before the flow of telegraphic mes
sageS had subsided in the least. One
OF the very first which reached the Gov
ernor's hands was an autograph let
ter from ex-President Harrison which
read
June 10, 1896, 674 North Delaware
street, Indianapolis. Ind:
MY Dear GOVERNOR beg TO extend
to you my hearty congratulations upon
your nomination and express my conf
dence that the people will in November
ratify the work of the St. Louis con-
ventiOn. Please present my respects to
Mrs. Mckinley.
Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON"
The earliest delegation TO arrive this
morning was a special train load OF dis
tinguished New Workers, with whom
came Mr.. Abner Mckinley. of New
York. a brother of the Republican pres
idential nominee. They came through
as a special train from st. Louis, and
shortly after o'clock this morning in
formally walked 10 Governors McKin-
ley's home, which had not yet been put
in order after last nights enthusiasm.
They were greeted cordially al the door
step, however. by the Governor snd in
vited inside. The delegation was head
ed by Hon. Cornelius n. Bliss. president
Of the American Protective Tariff Lea
que; Gen. Horace Porter, president of
the Union League; Gen. Arson McCook,
Of Chamberlain, n. Y; Generals E. H..
T. Coils. Commissioner of Public
Works. New York; Col r. c. Cruger
president of the Park Commissioners,
New York; Col. Henry Pettymen, of
Governor BuShnell's staff; Senator
James r. Garfield, Of Ohio; Senator
Frank ID. Pavey. of New York; Roger
1. Lewis and Robert Miller, ex-members
Of the New York Assembly; William
Brookfeld and Andrew Jacobs, men,
bers of the State committee in New
York: Henry c. Robinson, William S.
Bagg, Thomas F. Egan. Benjamin OPP
penheimer William Hencker. John c.
Graham. Andrew Peddi. Thomas Hum
phrey, l. z. McMullen, Montague Less
Ter. 7. F. MCGOWAN and Lloyd Coils,
all of New York.
Mr.. Abner Mckinley. the Governors S
brother. in company with a number OF
the New Workers. called on Mother Nc
Kinley, 81 years old. at her modest
home in West Tuscarawas street. be-
fore the departure of the New Workers
in Gen. Porter's private car at 1:21.
At 1:30 the noted Grand Army Band,
Of Canton, which headed the big Tippe-
canoe Club party from Cleveland 10 st.
Louis, and Joined in the great McKin-
ley convention demonstration, serenad-
cd Governor Mckinley at his home i'm
mediately after the arrival Of the train.
He acknowledged their serenade, say
ing: Gentlemen of the Grand Army
Band: II is very considerate of you
after your arduous labors of the last
week and your long journey tocome and
pay us this compliment. | assure you
it is appreciated both by myself and by
Mrs. Mckinley. You know all Canton
delights in this band, and all Canton
welcomes you back TO the city, and are
glad of the honors which were bestow-
cd upon you while you were in the city
of St. Louis. l thank you.