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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
BUTLER GETS A BLACK EYE
His Nominee for Governor Was
Thown Down.
FUSION FLASHED IN THE PAN
North CaroIina's Senator Accused Of Playing
Both Ends Against the Middle.
USING DEMOCRATS. AND REPUBLICANS
The Scene Was Intensely Dramatic-"G
RE Was Nominated for Governor on
the First Ballot-The Platform
Has Many Planks.
FUSION FLASHED IN THE PAN
USING DEMOCRATS. AND REPUBLICANS

Raleigh, N, c., Aug. 13.-The populist
state convention was called to order at
noon by Senator Butler. All the counties
were represented, and there was but one
contest. c. c. Caldwell was made tenn
porary chairman.
After the appointment of committees
the convention at 10 o'clock took a re-
cess until 2:SO After recess Congress-
man Harry Skinner was selected as per-
manent chairman, and the platform was
adopted. 1t reaffirms the national plat
form, and as to state matters indorses
the present county government and cleo
tion; calls on the governor to exercise the
power reserved by the state to make all
United States coins legal tender and pass
an appropriate law, such coins to include
trade dollars; forbidding gold notes to be
taken pledging the continuance of 9
per cent interest; pledging further aid to
public schools and more competent su-
pervision of them;. declares for an un-
partisan Judiciary; fayors reformation
for young criminals; condemns the demo-
cratic administrat tion for failure to exc
cute the antitrust laws; favors low and
equitable freight rates and aid to the
trucking industry; condemns the secret
methods of the lease ofethe North Caroli-
ma railway to the Southern railway by
the democratic party; calls for legislation
forbidding charters to lines of railway
competing with the present main lines
and calls for reduction of the salaries
of state officers.
w. A. Guthrie of Durham was nomi-
mated for. governor on the first ballot.
getting 1917 votes and Cyrus Thompson
1922 asrifas
An intensely dramatic scene followed
when Senator Butler rose and placed in
nomination Oliver H. Dockery, who was
defeated by D. l.. Russell as the repub-
lican nominee for governor.
Congressman Skinner declared that he
would not submit to Dockery and that
he opposed nominating any republican or
democrat now that the middle of the road
policy had been agreed to, and that But
lers plan was to divide the republican
vote and put in the democratic electors.
Cyrus Thompson then attacked Butler.
saying he would not submit to Dockery's
nomination. that Butler had been dicker-
ing with the democrats and was now try
ing to force the republicans. Thompson
said he had favored fusion with the regu-
lar republicans. Skinner said If there
must be fusion with the republicans it
must be with the machine, and not with
a rebel. Butler remained cool
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
Fuller Details.

Nogales, Ariz., Aug .13-After the Yaqui
Indians were run out of town yesterday
morning by the citizens and officers, Cap
tain Sanchez of the Mexican police and
a company of men pursued them. The
party was accompanied by Juan Fernan-
dez cashier of the Mexican custom
house. They overlook the Indians five
miles west of Nogales. The Indians
opened fire, killing the captain and the
horse ridden by Fernandez. The other
men escaped to Nogales and gave the
alarm. Twenty men Immediately left for
the scene and brought the dead body of
Captain Sanchez eto--Nogales- The In
dams fled into the mountains near by,
where they are now camped, burning sig
nal fires which indicate that they are
still on the warpath. Col. Kosterlitslxi ar
rived last night with sixty picked men,
and left for the mountains.
1t was learned last night that 500 YaQui
Indians had Joined the other filibusters
and that they crossed over to American
soil The Indians seem to be crazed with
fanatical ideas, and their worship of
Santa Teresa, but they evidently do not
desire to injure Americans, as several
who were across the line when the fight
ing began had their guns taken away and
were told to go back, they were not after
anyone but Mexicans. These they ex-
pected to capture and then to assume
control of the government affairs them
selves. The main object of the raid was
to secure the arms, ammunition and
money in the custom house, when they in
tended to start for the City of Mexico to
overthrow the Diaz government.
Late last evening one of the Yaqui
chiefs walked into hut in the southern
portion of the town and was captured.
This makes two prisoners and eight dead
Indians, while seven of the officers and
citizens are dead.
Copies of the independents, Laure
Aguirres paper published at Ell Paso,
Tex, were received in town yesterday,
and some of them were found on the dead
Yaquis. The papers were dated June
and July 25, 1896, and were special edi-
tions, containing nothing but revolution
ary matter against the Mexican govern
ment. Some people think Laure Aguirre
was with the raiders, but no one seems
to have recognized him.
The prisoner, Francis Vasquez, was
seen last night by the correspondent of
the Southern Associated Press. He says
eighteen Indians held a meeting Tuesday
night twenty-five miles north of Nogales
and organized for the start. They went
to Huevavi, eight miles from Nogales,
where they made short stop before en-
tefing the town at 8 o'clock. There were
bout fifty more Mexicans and Indians in
waiting there Within thirty minutes af
ter their arrival the attack was made
ON the Mexican custom house. He says
he does not know what their intentions
.wereA but the chief told him to come
along and help make the attack or he
would be killed. Many of those who join
ed the party here were well known, hav-
ing worked on the railroad and done odd
iobs around town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14

vitation to meet Mrs. Bryan and Mrs.
Bland at a reception held for women
only in the parlors of the Windsor house
this afternoon. II was probably because
the reception had not been properly an
nounced that the attendance was so
small. At o'clock, the hour originally
set, only twenty three women were
waiting in the handsomely furnished
/ 1rlors Half an hour later Mr.. st. John
escorted Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Bland and
Mrs Stewart to the room and the women
flocked around them. There was a kind
of formal handshaking and then the rest
of the reception hour was passed in in
formal chatting.
Mrs. Bryan professed herself as well
pleased with last nights big meeting.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
NOW De LONE WILL SWEAR
And Another ProcIa nation May
Be in Order.
THE DAUNTLESS GETS TOSEA
Brunswlcks Magnificent 0cean-Going Tug
Said to Be Fibuster.
LOADED WITH MEN AND MUNITIONS oFWAF
Her Owner, Mr.. duBignon, Indignantly
Denies the Mission, But the Federal
Authorities and Spanish Vice Con-
sui Differ With Him.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. ia special to
the Morning News from Brunswick, Ca,
says:
Beyond reasonable doubt Brunswick's s
tug Dauntless is en- route to Cuban wa
ters with filibusterlng expedition, con-
sisting of about 100 men and several
hundred cases of small arms. The Span
ish and the United States government
officers have been greatly exercised, and
United States Marshal Harrell arrived
today to aid in stopping it, but was
powerless. The Dauntless is reported by
Captain White of the steamer Passport
to have steamed away from the Satilla
river bridge, on the Florida Central and
Peninsular railway, near sunrise this
morning with a cargo of Cubans who
left the train from Jacksonville at that
point to board her. The name and home
port painted on the Dauntless were COW
cred with canvas, but she was recog-
nized by many.
John e. duBignon, managing owner of
the Dauntless, returned to Brunswick
last night from Jacksonville. He denies
this truth of the intimation contained in
these dispatches last night that he was
hidden out, and says his address was
known here, that his business was in no
way connected with nllDuSterlng, that
he is not in that business and as far as
he Is personally concerned the public will
be made aware of that fact beyond ques-
tion at the proper time Coney and Par
ker local agents. state that the Daunt-
less has gone to Florida waters to tow a
barge.
The facts and circumstances of the
Dauntless, as far as known here, are as
follows:
For several days she has been prepar-
ing for the expedition; all her ballast
was unloaded and sacks of coal, to-
gether with boxes of munitions of war
were placed on her. With picked crew
of men under Captain Lomm and Engi-
neer Devereaux she steamed up the
Satilla, and there awaited the Cubans
arrival from Jacksonville. All her lights
wcra. out and the.trip. was made under
darkness. An indemnity fund of $35 600
was put up to secure her owners, which
will go to her whether she lands the
cargo or is sunk or captured. When the
men were placed on board the Dauntless
steamed away and will either transfer
her cargo to another vessel, land them
on Cuban SOIL be sunk or captured.
Such information in substance was
wired by United States Marshal Harrell
to the attorney-genera tonight. Spanish
Vice Consul Torras has done his utmost
to prevent this expedition, as have the
customs officials, but so quietly was the
work done that nothing could be pre-
vented
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
. SPLIT IN THE RANKS.
The Knights of Labor and Window Glass Work.
ers Dssolyes Copartnership-Politcs
Said to Be in 1t.

Washington, Aug. 13.-A formal separa-
tion has taken place between the Knights
of Labor and the Window Glass Workers
Association of the United States. This
was accomplished at meeting of the
executive board of the latter organiza-
tion and Messrs. G. s. Cake, f. B. Your
non, P. Clarey and John G. Smith. COM
mittee of glass workers. Although Moth
ing to that effect appears on the surface,
the action was due to politics to some ex-
tent at least. Mr.. Cake, speaking of the
committees visit to Washington and its
result, said: "It is useless 10 go into a
lorg story of the reasons that brought
about the separation. think the win
dow glass workers are strong enough to
go it alone. We are about 5000 strong,
and will do better by not being tied to an
other order. The Knights of labor.
understand, are all for Bryan, while the
majority of the glass workers are for Nc
Kinley."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
ANoTHHR CONVENTIONS.
That Is the Decision of the Democratic State
Committee of PennsYlvania.


Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 13-John M.
Carman of Luzerne county was elected
chairman of the democratic state COM
mitee this afternoon, to succeed Robert
E. Wright of Allentown. whose resigna-
tion was accepted with vote of thanks
for his efficient service in the past and
regret that he cann.1 see his way clear
to go along with the Chicago ticket and
platform. The resolution was offered by
City Chairman Curley of Philadelphia.
There were few hot heads who did not
want to hear read either his letter of
resignation or his report of the corre-
spondence regarding Withdrawals of
electors on the state ticket, but better
judgment prevailed and they were listen
ed to in part as Secretary Savage read
the letters.
1t was agreed that the recent state con-
vention held at Allentown should be re-
convened in Harrisburg on Thursday,
September 10, at noon, for the purpose OF
filling vacancies on the ticket, amending
the resolutions adopted at Allentown
which means the substitution, If possible,
of silver for the gold plank now in the
platform and the transaction OF such
other business as shall properly come be-
fore the convention. A resolution to ap-
point a committee to confer with COM
mittee of populists regarding JOINT
electoral ticket, was laid on the table
with the suggestion that the convention
was the proper body to deal with that
question.
But all this was not accomplished
without much speech-making. The Har-
rity and anti-Harrity factions locked
horns at the outset and they never ira
ternized throughout the proceedings.
The result is regarded as victory Tor
neither faction, although the Kerr people
say they are entirely satisfied. so also
do the Harrity people.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
THAT WIRED BALE.
The Charleston Cotton Exchange Sees no
Reason Why II Should Not Be Ac-
cepted by Exporters.

Charleston, s. c.. Aug. l3.-The board
of directors of the cotton exchange met
today and adopted the following resolu-
ton in regard to the bale of cotton
bound with wire which was sent here to
be tested few days ago:
Resolved That the bale received was
tested and stood the strain of compress
ing; that so far as the exporting of cot
ton bound with wire is concerned this
exchange cannot pass an official opinion
in the absence of a majority of the ex-
porters from the city, but as far as we
can see at present we think the cotton
baled in this way will be ereceived by the
exporters, provided the cotton is uncom-
pressed and is wired as the sample bale
sent us for Inspection.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
A Commendable Example.

New Orleans, Aug. 13.-At meeting
of the democratic state central commit
tee held here today Col. c. Harrison Par
ker, chairman of the executive commit
tee, and E. B. Kruttschnitt, chairman
of the state central committee, rendered
their designations because of their con-
victions on the financial question. Both
gentlemen are strong believers in the
gold standard whilst a majority of the
state central Committee are for free sill
ver The committee by unanimous
vote declined to accept the designations
and adopted resolutions praising the
work of the gentlemen and expressing
their entire confidence in their ability to
conduct the coming campaign as they
have carried on past ones, and being as
sured that they would only do what Is
the best for the good of the party. Col
onels Parker and Kruttschintt will 10y
ally support the Chicago ticket and
platform.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
SHOOK HANDS ANYHOW.
The Throng Disregarded the Admonltlon OF
Mr.. St. John at the Reception
President Up Early.

New York, Aug. 13.-Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan were at home to visitors in the
ladies' parlor of the Windsor hotel this
morning.
The time set for the reception was II
o'clock, but it was half an hour later
before the presidential candidate and his
wife, accompanied by Mr.. st. John, drove
up to the hotel in an open carriage and
were shown to the reception room. on
the first floor facing on Fifth avenue.
Mr.. Bryan slept we'll at Mr. st. Johns
house last night, despite the excitement
of the meetings at the Bartholdi and at
Madison Square garden. He breakfasted
at $3.50 o'clock this morning and then de
voted an hour to going through his mail.
1t took two letter carriers to deliver the
mail.
All 10 o'clock Mr. st. John summonded
Mr. Bryan to a conference with Senator
Tillman of South Carolina, Ex- Senator
Walsh of Georgia, Senator Blackburn of
Kentucky and Representative Benton
McMillin of Tennessee.
After the conference the start was
made for the Windsor hotel. There was
no demonstration of any sort when Mr..
Bryan and party arrived at the Windsor.
The msmanagement so much in evidence
at last nights big meeting Was again
conspicuous. There was no one in au-
thority to meet the party and for mo-
ment they stood in the entrance OF une
hotel at loss where to go. Mr.. Sewall,
who was waiting in the corridor, reliev-
ed the strain by pointing towards the
stairs and Mr.. ST. John led the way
The receiving party took up positions
on the floor of the parlor and an attend
ant descended to the hall and announced
that Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are now re-
ceiving."
Mrs Bryan stood between her husband
and Mr. Sewall. She wore dress OF
black lowered silk with short jacket
tbe reyers of which, trimmed with jet
beads. were thrown open, showing a
front of white crepe. Mr.. Bryan wore
his well described suit of black and al
paca coat. His necktie was or black and
white cotton check.
Mr.. Sewall looked uncomfortably warm
In black frock coat, checked trousers
and patent leather shoes.
The programme announced by Mr.. ST.
John was that there should be no hand
shaking That promise was djsregarded.
Every one of the 400 or more who attend
cd the reception shook bands with each
of the three. The reception lasted less
than an hour.
Mr.. st. John said today that Mr. Bryan
was very much pleased with the attend
ance at the Madison Square garden
meeting and regarded it as tremendous
success
From 1890 to 1:s0 o'clock Mr. Bryan
informally received the members of the
national committee and of the notiflca-
tion committee at the Windsor hotel.
"Jimmies Oliver acted az masteiTot cere-
monies.
Less than 100 women accepted the in
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
NEW YORK TIMES SOLD.
Spencer Trask Buys 1t In-Adolph Ochs Is
Publisher.

New York, Aug. 13.-The good will,
plant, franchise, trademarks, copyrights,
assets and effects of the New York Times
Publishing company were sold at public
auction in the New York real estate sales
room at noon today. The only bidder was
Spencer Trask, the banker and broker,
who represented the syndicate which is to
conduct the business of the newspaper.
Mr. Trask bid $3.50 After the sale Mr..
Trask said that the paper would be con-
Quoted right along with Charles r. Mil
Ter as editor and Adolph s. Ochs as pub
Usher. Trask also agreed to take the
book accounts for $4,000. He intimated
that the paper would be conducted in
vigorous manner with plenty of capital.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14

the order declared they would withdraw.
They have not paid their dues since then,
he said, but are carried on the rolls. I'm
der the constitution of the Knights any
ten men who remain in an assembly after
the others withdraw can retain the char
ter of that branch, so that in case the
glass workers carry out their threats to
withdraw any ten men who remain will
serve to continue the organization in the
Knights. Mr.. Hayes says there are not
only ten men, but considerable percent
age of the glass workers who favor re-
manning in the order
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS"
The Machine in Full Running Order-Cal
Mailed.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 13.-Business
at the national democratic headquarters
is now in full running order. The call
for the national conyentitn n for Septem-
ber was mailed to the various states
today and an inquiry was sent asking
the members of the provisional national
committee to report at once the dates
of the state conventions called for the
purpose of electing delegates to the ma
tional convention. So far as reported
here the following calls for conventions
have been issued: Vermont, August IS;
Maine, August 20; Texas, August 25; Ken
lucky, August 25; Illinois, August 25; New
York, August 27. In this state no state
convention will be held, but on August
26 mass convention will ne held in each
congressional district for the purpose or
electing delegates to the state conven-
ton, nominating electors and electing
nermanent members of the state commit
tee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
TO BE RELEASED.
by amiters Daily, Whitehead, Gallagher and
.Deyany Will Be Set at Liberty as So,n
as the Doctors Advise.

London, Aug. 13.-In the house of COM
mons today Sir Matthew White Ridley,
home secretary. stated in reply to an
inquiry by Mr.. ]. Lawrence Carew,
ParneIlite member of the College Green
division of Dublin. as the result of a
medical examination of the prisoners,
the home Office had ordered the release
of the dyna miters. DAILY, Gallagb IL,
whitehead and Devany. now undergoing
life sentences in English prisons. The
prisoners. he said, would be set at liber-
ty as soon the doctors advised sucf ac-
tfor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
DEATH OR DISGRACE.
Cashier Kelly Chooses the Latter Alterna-
tive Nearly $25, 900 Short.

tive-Nearly $25, 600 Short.
South Bend Ind, Aug. 13.-Josiah E.
Kelly, cashier of the First National bank
of this city, was found dead last evening
at the bottom of the cellar steps In his
residence. He had committed suicide by
shooting himself through the heart. Yes
terday National Bank Examiner Vance
suddenly appeared In thfs city, and being
a new man had taken Kelly by surprise.
He soon found shortage in the cashiers
accounts. Kelly disappeared. but after
a brief search his body was discovered.
Kelly had four letters in his pocket ad-
dressed to Director e. B. Reynolds, in
which he explains that there was a de-
felt created by him previous to 1891, and
amounting 2 to $24,109 Kelly was AZ
years old. moved in the best society, and
had the confidence of everyone.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD.
Stir John M;ll:as.R r. A.

distinguished painter, president of the
Royal academy, died at $50 o'clock this
afternoon. On May 10 last he underwent
the operation OF tracheotomy for the re-
lief of cancer of the throat and meyer
fully rallied from It's effects, which Inn
mediately caused mis- death.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
In the Fifth Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Aug 13.-Specfals to
the Clarion-Ledger from over the Fifth
Congressional district indicate that John
s. Williams led ju yesterdays primaries,
though Gibbs beat him in his own by a
considerable vote. The two highest try
it again on the 22d and the convention
meets at Forest on the 26th. A large
number of country precincts are yet to
hear from and without which nothing
definite can be learned. There are sew
eral candidates.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
Shortage Made Good.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Acting Comp
troller Coffin was Informed today that
Josiah e. Kelly, assistant cashier of the
First National bank Of South Bend, Ind,
had committed suicide because his de-
falcation of $4,000 had been discovered.
The national bank examiner reports that
the shortage was made good from the
surplus. and that the business of the bank
will in no way be affected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
st. Louis Results.

st. Louis. Mo-, Aug. 13.-Favorites won
four of the six races today. The first
and sixth were taken by second choices
The track was slow. Attendance good
Summaries:
First race. one mile-Sammie Young,
90 (Slaughter), to 2, won; Joe Hart
second, Al Miles third. Time, 1850.
Second race. five furlongs-Sea Robber,
10S Jopes), to 2. won; Sugar Foot sec
ond. Tom Smith third Time. 1:04.
Third race. one mile-Castalia, VI
(sIaugbteD, 7 10 8, won; King Elm Sec
ond. Agatne third. Time, 1:50.
Fourth race, seven furIoDgs-Jane, 105
Jones). 4 to 6, won; Dsvault second,
Psscola third. Time, 1924.
Fifth race. mile and sixteenth-Cher-
ry Stone, 115 (Jones). 3 to 2, won: Hot
Stuff second, Brahma third. Time, 1:55Z.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Aquinas, 1o5
(Siaughter), 3 to /, won; lamar III second,
RusselIa third. Time, 1:18k.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
INDIANS TAKE A TOWN.
Yoqui's Hold Nogales Two for Hours-They
Attack Mexicans 0nly-Disarming Ameri-
cans-lnspired by Fanaticism.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The state de-
partment has received the following tel
egram, dated yesterday, from R. Hughes
Long, American consul at Nogales Mex:
"The Yaqui Indians took Nogales by
surprise this morning at o'clock and
held it two hours Ten Yaquis were killed
and one taken prisoner. Four Mexican
guards were killed and two wounded"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-14
RUSSELL HARRISON is FATHER
Child Is Lineal Descendant of Distinguish
ed American Stock.

Terre Haute, Aug. 13.--A son was born
yesterday to Russell b. Hargison ana
wife, and has been named William Henry
Harrison, for his great-great-grand-
father The child is the lineal descend
ant of the signer of the declaration of in
dependence, of governor of Virginia. of
two presidents of the United states, ana
on the maternal side, of United States
senator, Mrs. Russell Harrison being a
daughter of Ex-senator Saunders of Ne
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