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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
Indian Appropriation Bill Reported.

Washington, April 2.-The senate COM
mittee ON appropriations reported the
Indian appropriation bill this afternoon.
The chief contention in the committee
has been over the Indian school appro-
priation. The house went on the theory
that there should be no appropriation for
sectarian schools, and yet appropriated
S33 900 for the Lincoln school and $4,000
for the school at Hampton. Va, both OF
which 1t was claimed are sectarian. Both
of these appropriations the senate con-
mittee has struck out. The general ap-
.propriation for the Indian schools not
sectarlan has been increased by upwards
of 1900 600
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03

Providence. r l., April 2.-Revised re-
turns of the state election show LIppitt.
republican. was elected governor by II :
27S plurality. This is the largest plural
ity given gubernatofiaI candidate in
this state since 1862, at which time
SpraaSe was s,scted without opposition
Berne<I. repupdcaIi, was elected secre-
tary of state by II, ,z74 plurs1ity. Dubois,
for attorney general. ran slightly behind
his ticket.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
Baree Wrecked. Crew Saved

Washington, April 2.-The life saving
service is advised that the barge Impe-
rial, from Boston for Newport News, Va
went ashore off Cedar Creek station, N.
j.. at II o'clock last night. The crew of
five was saved in the breeches buoys.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
petailed to Represent Uncle Sam.

Washington, April 2.-Lieut. Col: VIII
liam H. Forwood Maj. Blair d. Taylor
and Capt M c. Wyeth. all OF the army
medical department. have been detailed
to represent that branch of the service
as delegates at the annual meeting OF
the American Medical association at At
lanta, Ca, May IA
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
Charlotte Got the college. .

Raleigh, N. c., April 2-The Presby-
terian college is located at Charlotte.
Several places made bids to secure 1t.
but Charlotte led with $4,000 gift and
won Charlotte and Columbia, s. c.. will
each offer $4,000 to secure thesn Luz
thpran college. rt'tt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
HUNTING THREE DEsPERADoEs.
They Were Surrounded, but Managed to
Make Their Escape.

Columbus, Ga, April "A special from
Concord, Ga, to the Enquirer-Sun says:
A fatal tragedy occurred here tonight,
in which two men We're fatally shot.
About Z o'clock Sheriff Gym and a posse
went to the house of Taylor Delk, a noto-
rious desperate, to arrest him on a war
rant for robbery and assault to murder.
AS the sheriff arrived at the door he was
fired on through window with a Win
chester, the ball passed through his left
side. About fifty shots were fired. Sher-
sff Gym was lying on the front porch
begging for some one to come and get
him. When Mr.. John F. Madden at
tempted to drag him off he was fired on,
the ball passing through both thighs,
breaking both legs. At this writing
crowd have the house surrounded, and
age fixing to fire it to drive them out.
They will be shot down as they attempt
to come out. II caught alive they will
be lynched all three of them. At this
time Dr. Mallory states that Sheriff Gym
Is sinking fast and Is not expected to
live one hour Mr.. John f. Madden is a
prominent merchant, well known
throughout Georgia. His condition is re-
garded as dangerous. Further news at
~ o'clock.
1920 D. m.-Delk, his son and an es-
capped convict and partner of Delk's
named Tom Langford were the occu-
pants of the house. All three ran out
the back door, shooting and cursng. The
posse fired back, but failed to bring down
any of them. A posse with dogs are In
pursuit. with favorable chances for cap
ture. Governor Atkinson has been wired
for more dogs and asked to offer a re-
ward. He has wired back that he will
do both Sheriff Gym is now in a dying
condition. Mr.. Madden is resting easy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03

Washington, April IA congressional
appointment of a cadetship te the United
States Military academy has been given
James Goethe, BarnvilIe tSecond dis
trict), s. c., with Harrison B. Hair OF
Blackvllle as alternate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-03
in the consideration of the charges

in the consideration of the charges
against the accused. asa
IF we were not citizens of the United
States" said the assistant United States
district attorney, some, If not all of us,
might be glad to take part in military
expedition which would aid the Cuban in
surgents who are today fighting against
the tyrannieal laws of Spain, but the re-
vised statutes forbid our doing SO and
makes our aiding or abetting such an
expedition high misdemeanor. That is
what the accused are charged with, TAX
Ing up arms against a foreign power
the kingdom of Spain-with which the
United States are now at.peace."
The Bermuda expedition, the prosecu-
tor asserted, was but a continuation of
the ill-fated steamship Hawkins expedi-
ton, and the same persons, at the head
of whom was General Garcia, had been
interested in both. john ID. Hart had
purchased the Bermuda and the checks
with which the purchase had been paid
wre signed by Benjamin Guerra of the
Cuban junta.
To-this statement William M. WINS, of
counsel for the defense objected.
81 wish to distinctly state,' he said,
that we do not acknowledge the exist
ence of a Cuban junta. 1t exists only in
the imagina tion of the district attorneys
Office tea,s
And in the newspapers was the re-
ply, and then the assistant district at
torney went on to tell of the various
parts played by the defendants in the
preparation for the alleged expedition.
Augustus E. Outerbridge, the first wit
ness called, said that the Bermuda had
been transferred from the Quebec Steam
ship company. through him, to Thomas
A. Thompson. The checks in payment
for the Bermuda were given to witness
by Mr.. Walsh, of the firm of Bennett,
Walsh & Co. The first payment was
$4,000, and a second check for over $4,000
was also given the witness.
William S. Walsh, steamship agent
and ship broker next called, testified he
had conducted the negotiations for the
purchase of the Bermuda from the Que
bee company with Mr.. Outerbridge. Wit
ness said he had purchased the steamship
at the instance of John d. Hart. He
had paid $25, 900 for the vessel. Hart had
telephoned from Philadelphia that he
wanted to buy steamer suitable for a
fruit boat Witness had received the
first check for $4,000 from Benjamin Guer-
ra, by whom it was signed He met Guer-
ra at the business place of M. Barrance
& Co., tobacco merchants.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
resolved.to call upon the strikers com
mittee to declare a general strike.


ST.. Louis, Dac. 3.--A special from
Lexington, Kentucky, to the Post-Dis-
patch says: A fight between old man
Harrison and his NO sons and Morgan
and two sons, Tom and Caleb, occurred
today in one Of the mountain counties.
AS result, the elder Morgan is dead
and both his sons are dying Both of
the Harrison boys are also dead. The
bloody battle was fought with revolvers
The Morgan family were strong sup
porter # d. G.. Colson and the Harrison
family were s,rong supporters of John D.
White in the recent election for con-
gresemau in Lotcher county. William
Morgan and his three sons, Thomas,
Caleb and John, were going to the mill,
when they met Harrison and bis sons,
Jim and Henry, In the pitched battle
which followed old man Morgan fell
dead at the first fire, and when the fight
was over Jim ard Henry Harrison lay
dead Rnd Tom and Caleb Morgan dying,
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
Big fire in ottawa,

OTTAWA, Dec, 3.--A terribly destruc-
tive fire broke out in the confectionery
establishment owned by Mrs Turner, on
Sparks etreet, today, 1t extended to Nc
Donald Bros's furnishing store and then
to the store Of G. NJ ilolbrook, clothior,
whose building, as well as Turner's and
MoDonald'a was gutted and everything
consumed On the top floor of this
building was the Scotch Rite hall. All
the paraphernalja is lost liolbrook s
building is utterly destroyed, as IS Ma
sonic hall, which was on tho upper floor.
From Llolbrook's the fire continued 70
the largo drygoods establishment Of G,
Ross u Co. The l0ss is estimated at
33oO,OOO with over 100000 insurance
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
THE ECANE N JAW
All san Francisco II Reiighiing the
Sharkey- -Fitxsimmons Con-
test
PARTIShNS ON BOTH SIDES
In the Meantime the Sailor Has the
Swag and Proposes to Hold
on to 1t.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec 3,--A certified
check for the amount Of the purse was
given to Sharkey by Referee Wyatt carp
after the fight last night Some Of
!'itzaimmons' hackers talk Of enjoining
the bank from paying the check, but it
is believed such action. if taken, would
not cause the bank to withhold payment
TO Shsrkey. It is claimed, as the check
was certified the bank has no option
but to pay 10 holder, 1t is also claimed
that the decision Of the referee is final
and not susceptible Of appeal to the
courts.
Physicians and newspaper men, who
participated in or witnessed the exami-
nation of Sharkey, after he was carried
from the ring, say he WAS visibly
wounded below the belt. The doctors
say his condition is serious, but not dan
gerous, Witnesses of the fight declare
this morning that foul blow WAS un
doubtedly delivered, but many believe il
was accidental.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
A BAD MAN CAUGHT At BELT
Alex Mccarthy Is Charged With Be-
ing a Burglar and High
Waylnan.
Accused of Two Holdups and
Burglary in This City
Recently.

Chief of Police Guerin and Sheriff
Dwyer yesterday made an important
capture at Belt which which will prob
ably result in placing dangerous Grim
ina! where he will do no more injury to
society for some time to come,
A short time ago bold hold-up took
place at saloon on the West side, where
three men disguised with masks entered
just as the proprietor was ready to close
and, presenting guns at the proprietor
and friend, held them up while they
went through tn. ir pockets and the
money drawer, getting quite sum Of
money, and then disappeared. A few
days later burglary was committed at
F. D. Fullers residence on the North
side. The thieves got diamond neck
lace, gold watches, and other valuable
jewelry a few days later a Sand Cou-
| lee miner, who was waiting to meet rela-
tives coming from the east, was Knocked
down on Second street and robbed of
what money he had with him and a
watch,
The chief traced all these crimes to
man named Mccarthy and his pals, but
the gang disappeared after the last
mentioned crime. Since that time, the
chief has been watching for Mccarthy,
who was the ring leader to turn up
somewhere in the state, Yesterday he
learned that the man he wanted was at
| Belt and be lost 10 time in going after
! r. II, fh +bn CHI NT1a~,
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
courts


SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec, 3.--The city is
divided as to the result Of the Fitzsim-
mons-Sharkey fight, which continues to
be the topic of the hour. No one ques-
tions that Fitzsimmons had the fight
practically won in the eighth round, and
many assert that he was unjustly de-
prived Of the decision. Sharkey's friends
vehemently assert that he was knocked
out by q foul blow and wse, consequent
", under the rules, entitled to the
honors of victory, including the purse Of
$4,000. A third class bases its opinion
soleiy upon the reports of the physicians
in attendance upon Sharkey. The
doctors point to the swollen and dis
colored condition Of the sailors skin in
the region of the groin as an evidence
Of foul blow, and some arGent FiIZ-
simmons advocates reply that this
condition was purposely caused by an
injection Of a drug Immediately after the
fight. a number of physicians and
newspaper mon were present in Shar
keys room this afternoon when an eX-
animation of his injuries were made, All
were convinced that Sharkey's condition
was the result of foul blow. Many
prominent men, however, condemn the
decision and refuse TO believe that there
was any fouling. Such men as Police
Commissioner Gunst Riley Grannsn
and Maj, Frank Mclaughlin, who wse
chairman Of the republican state contra
committee, and others bolieve that Fit2.
simmons ehoald have received the decia.
ION The whole affair has disagree
able look;
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
FOR Pensioners

WASHINGTON, Dec, 3.-EXp parte in
vesligations by the government in pen
sion cases have been abolished by re-
cent action of the pension Office, and
this is step of great Importance to
claimants Of all classee, and will be Of
great benefit to the veterans, The
action is in lino with the policy OF Com
missioner of Pensions Murphy 10 give
the claimants the benefit Of the doubt
Until 1878 every investigation made by
the bureau was ex,psrte. The practice
was done away with TO some extent that
year and has now been abolished save IN
criminal casee The old practice gave
rise TO many complaints nov OF file
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
Tins in St. LOmis.

ST LOUIS, Dec. 3.-Throe highway
men, with drawn revolvers, entered the
Office OF the Home Brewing company at
3 o'clock this afternoon and held up the
cashier, Robert Hayerkamp, forcing him
to hand over $100 and then, not being
satisfied with the amount, went behind
the counter, looted the money drawers
and secured probably $500 additional,
When the desperadoes had taken all
the money, they produced ropes and
bound hand and foot every one in the
Office. This required nearly 10 minutes
and il seems marvellous that they were
not diecoverec by some one from the out
side. Having bound their victims, the
robbers warned them against making any
noise under pain Of instant death. When
the thieves had gone, one Of the clerks
managed to free himself and then liber-
eted the others. Tho police were al
once notified by telephone.
The robbery was the most daring that
has occurred ia st. Louis for years
When the hoidup occurred, there were
present in the Office, the cashier, half [
dozen clerks and several customers. The
leaders ordered all within to hold VI
their hands. The order was hastily com
piled with. The leader then ordered
them to line up. This WAS also dont
and tha robbery committed.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04

CLEVELAND, Dec 3.--Concerning q re-
port to the effect that the inaugural ball
may possibly be omitted at the coming
Inauguration of President-elcct Nc
Kinley in March, Chairman M. A
Hanna, said today:
II think the inaugural ball will he
held as usual. 1t has become a time
honored custom in connection with the
inaugural ceremonies, and there is no
reason why It should be omitted now
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
close friends, who claim TO understand
the situation of affairs, are less reticent.
M ysterious Disappearance,

SYDNEY, N. S. W., Dec. 3.Two per-
sons, who recently mysteriously disap-
peared, are believed to have been de-
coyed into the bush, under pretense of
prospecting for gold, and it is feared
they have been murdered and that 9TH
ers have met the same fate. One body
has been unearthed at Linden. Suspi-
cion has fallen upon man who is
now on his way to San Francisco De
tectives are following him and he will be
arrested upon his arrival there.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
NOT 50 VERY BAD
Chippewa River Is Falling About
One Foot Per Day and Dan
ger is Passed
SAYS COMPETENT AUTHORITY
The Scare Was Rather More Exten
sive Than Circumstances
Justified.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Dec. 3.-"The
river is falling at the rate Of foot per
day and there is no reason whatever for
apprehension, said Col. w. A. Jones of
the United States army to an Associ-
atcd Press representative this afternoon
after he had put in busy day inveeti-
eating the situation along the Chippewa
river. Col. Jones, who is in charge of
the government engineering works in
the northwest, had been called here by
local authorities who sought expert adj
vice in what seemed like an extremity
and critical situation. He continued:
",rhe situation of the river at Eau Claire
and Chippewa Falls is practically the
same, and the stage of the water at Eau
Claire is really the stage Of the river, as
flood here is simply caused by back
water. Most of the water is able to get
away under the ice and the back water
reported is water that is unable to get
away. AS the stage of the river goes
down more of this water will flow away
under the ice and the food here will be
soon over.
The gorge extends about Is miles, and
is made up largely Of anchor ice, (which
is sort OF sluEh, packed closely, but not
as hard as ordinary ice. Under sthis the
river is running in somewhat crsmped
quarters, and, as the water falls, more
ice will drop down into the river bed
where it is likely to stay until spring,
the water still running along under the
mass Of ice.
The people OF the Chippewa river, val
ley will undoubtedly feel much s.relieved
over such an opinion from 60 we'll known
an authority, and they certainly need to
be relieved, for sort oe decentralization
has seized upon many business men in
Chippewa Falls, which does not seem
warranted by the actual facts in the
CAGE. Travelling men have tried to talk
business mith many merchentsswho are
no whore near and in no way affected by
the flooded district, but have been IN
able to do any business, being told that
the flood had or would ruin everything
J and all kinds OF businoss for the present
This was the experience IN several CaseE
to-day, and seems certainly an unnaces
sary alarm, for aside from the loss O
business Of those in the flooded distric
and the property loss in the SAINT
locality, the loss in the city vii
not be great. The big mill Of the Chip
. pewa Logging and Boom compsuy is il
a serious position, and any sudden breai
Of the ice would seriouely endanger th'
wagon bridge between Chippewa Fall
and Souta Chippewa Falls, The othe
,ose here will be from the flood. Thl
town is in no apparent danger, ever
though t"cre were break in the gorg
formed several miles above. Az tn
lover end Of the gorge near Eau Clair
il backed q mass Of loga containing 20
O0O0oO feet of lumber and this larg
amount Of lumber it is desired to say
b. holding ii right where it now IS, Til
ice and food have not encroached ca It
banks OF the river so much IT. wa
feared, and the damage IS much less il
= the country than hhd 1T first been an
, ticjpatGl.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04

san FRANc,@co, Dec 3 -- An Injunction
Ase heep applied for 10 restrain the An
glc-C California bank from cashing the
National clubs check until tMtz4immona
has had an opportunity to prove a cor
spiracy,
When Lynch and EeI,ree Earp went
to the bank thi4 morning with the check,
payment was refused by the teller, who
referred lynch 10 Manager Liiienthgl.
The latter stated that he lad been al.
yised by h,s attorney that the banW WAS
in the position of innoccat custodian
of tho money which would bs inyoyed
in the promised legal controversy and
that for The protection of the
bank he would refuse t. pay it, 90 Lynch
supposed that tha bank had Zen form
ally eujoined from cashing the check
bat il afterward developed that the bank
WAS acting on an order from the officials
of the National club, who requested that
payment Of the check should b3 tempo
rarily deferred. As the check lad been
certified the right Of the bank TO refuse
payment is questioned and will form the
basis OF an attack by Sharkey should he
be wotsted in the Injunction suit
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04

MIyNEApoLIS, Dec, 2.-Ernst Bachrer,
ar old resident and well known business
man of this city, committed suicide
shortly after o'clock this afternoon by
ehooting himself with Winchester rifle.
The cause of the deed is supposod to
have been tinancia! troubles ard de-
spondenry caused by the Goath OF his
twin brother six months ago, ard later
the demise of his son.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-12-04
FIXED THE DATE.
Judge Benton Sets the Election Contests
For Hearing December ii and Is.

Judge Benton Sets the Election Contests
For Hearing December Ia and 1s.
The matter of the election contests be-
tween f. A. Dickerman and w. II. Gels
thorpe, for the Office of county treasurer,
and Joseph Huston and L. M. McDon-
nell, for clerk and recorder was brought
into court yesterday before Judge Ben
ton and he made the following order in
each case:
Conformation having been received
from the clerk OF this court that writ
ten statement, setting forth grounds of
contest of the election Of the above nam
ed defendant by the above named plain
tiff has been filed in this office.
ut is hereby ordered that special 'ses-
sion of this court be held at the court
room in this city OF Great Falls, in said
county, on Monday, the 14th day of
December, to hear and determine such
contested election.
&c. H. BENTON,
Judge Eighth Judicial District"
The above order is in the case of Dick
erman VS.. Gesthorpe, The order in the
case of Huston ys. Mcdonnell is pre-
cisely similar, except that the date is
fixed for December IS.
DR.. Gelsthorpe has retained Stanton
q Stanton for his defense, and County
Clerk Mcdonnell has retained 7. E..
Brady as his attorney.