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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
BLACKBURN ALMOST WINS.
Defeated by Treason in the Democratic Cam
Excitement Was Intense and Riot
Almost Resulted.

Frankfort, KY, March 1.-TWO ballots
were cast for United States senator to-
day. but without result. Shortly after
the legislature adjourned Senator Black
burn was surprised by being notified of
his election through congratulatory tele-
grams from friends in every direction.
No one here could understand how such
a report originated until after investiga-
tion il developed that the Chicago Asso-
ciated Press had circula ted the announce
merit. The first ballot proceeded without
Incident until Erington's name was call
ed for Blackburn. and a report was cir
culated that Poor would vote for MN,
b,r. he stuck to Petit. After the paliot
was completed Mr.. Poor arose before tine
result was announced and changed ms
vote for Bla ckburn a mid cheers.
stampede of the Carlisle men 10
Blackburn was at once In force ana one
by one Senators Ellfston, smith. HOBO
way, Noe and other bolting sound money
men came to Blackburn's assistance
amid the widest excitement. The repub-
licans were completely disconnected as
one by one the most violent anti-Biack-
burn democrats began to fall into line for
him To stop the stampede the republi-
cans led by Senator Jones, began to vote
for Carlisle In the midst of terrible dis
order Representative Lyons of Newport
perched upon chair. declared that If the
republicans tried to elect Carlisle he
would vote for Blackburn Even
Speight who had never voted for Black
burn. made a speech, coming over to his
arch enemy.
The house and galleries went wild. DR..
Chambers of Kentop, seeing Blackburns
election in sight, demanded vote,
though paired with Senator Weissinger,
and a riot Imost resulted. The sergeant
alarms was ordered to clear the galleries
in order 10 restore quiet. Senator Bland
ford left his chair by the side of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and rushed among
the republicans, begging them to vote for
Carlisle. A knot of sound money men
gathered around Violet. Salyer. Carroll,
Walker, Noe and others. The chair final
ly obtained order and announced the bal
lot, which the clerks had footed up dur
ing the confusion.
Howard moved to adjourn, but Bron-
sion objected and the whole body was In
a turmoil The roll was called and the
motion to adjourn was lost.
The second ballot started off as harm
lessly as the first. The republicans de-
clined to vote. however. and the original
Carlisle democrats went back to him. On
the second ballot enough republicans re-
Trained from voting TO break quorum.
The ballot resulted: Blackburn 40, Car
lisle is This not being quorum. mo-
tfnn 10 adjourn was carried.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
KENTUCKY DEADLOCK.
Speaker Blandford, Republican, Cast His
Vote for Carlisle

Frankfort KY, March 7.-During the
balloting for United States senator to-
day Speaker Blanford, republican, voted
for Secretary Carlisle for senator, and
an attempt was made to elect him with
the aid of the republican yotesl 'he
scheme failed however, the ballot =
suIting: Boyle 50, Blackburn so and Car
Isle 5.
The second started off as harmlessly
as the first. The republicans declined to
vote, and the original Carlisle democrat is
went back to him. Enough republicans
refrained from voting to break a quorum
The second ballot resulted: Blackburn
49, Carlisle 15 This not being a quorum,
a motion to adjourn carried.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
McKinley's Invitation to Foraker.

Cincinnati, March THE Post this af-
ternoon says: Senator Foraker has been
asked to make the nomina ting speech
placing Mckinley before the st. Louis
convention, and Mckinley is the man
who has asked the senator to do 1t. For
aker has not yet decided to comply. Five
years ago Foraker made the nominating
speech for Mckinley at the republican
state convention at Columbus, but after
Mckinley became governor he threw the
administration support against Foraker
for United States senator. Whether the
wound thereby created has been healed
will be known when Foraker announces
his decision on the latest request of Nc
Kinley
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Boatner Unseated.

washington, March 7--House elections
committee No. have decided that no
eiertion- occurred in the Fifth Louisiana
tdistrict, now represented by MIR. Boatner.
the practical effect of which is to declare
the seat vacant. The conclusion reached
by the committee was that there had been
SO much fraud, violence and insimida tion
az me polls as TO invalidate the election.
In other words, that there had been no
tree expression of the popular will as
shown by the evidence
Ihere viii be two reports, the ma 1ority
signed by the republicans and the mi
norlty by The democrats. The majority
report Will be made by Mr. Taylor of
Ohio. 1t will probably be two weeks be-
fore the reports will be presented to the
mouse, and possibly fortnight therea fter
before the case will be taken up in the
houss. Mr.. Boatners seat is contest ed
by Alex Benoit.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Decatur. March 7.-(Speeial.) To-day
the primary elections for county officers,
two representatives to the state legis-
lature and governor were held in Nor
gan county. The contest between the free
silvr and gold standard factions in this
city has been at fever heat all day.
The following returns are in on the
vote for governor:
Hartselle-Johnston 1913; Clarke. go.
Falkville-Johnston 81 Clarke, 8.
Cedar Plains-Johnston, 35; Clarke,
8.
Shady Grove-Johnston, A; Clarke, 8.
Decentralization, 205; Clarke To-
Flint-Johnston, 10; Clarke, A.
Carter's-Johnston, 25; Clarke, "a.
Danville-JohLs Lston. II; Clarke, Al.
Lacon-Jehnston, H. Clarke /.
Returns so far give Johnston 648 and
Clarke 1856. Estimates from Valhermoso,
Lacy's, VOLTS, Ryan's Cross Roads, APP
pie Grove, Nunns mill, Lawrences Cove
and Eva, which are conceded to John
ston, are practically solid, all of which
will give Johnston majority in the
county of not less than 500 and probably
800. A heavy vote was polled in the
county beats.
Johnston will have absolute control
of county convention on every PROPOSE
tion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
THE JUDGE AsToNIsHED THEM.
He Told the Defendant That He Should
Have Used His Gun.


Kansas City, March 7.-As the Phil
lips divorce case terminated in the cir
cult court here today the spectators
were astonished to hear Judge w. j.
Henry a venerable and conservative ju-
rist reprove the defendant Balling A.
Phillips, for not using a gun to defend
his honor Thereupon the plaintiff, Mrs.
Hettie b. Phillips tainted and was car
ried from the room. The case has been
replete with disgusting testimony from
the start. The defendant, Ball!ng A.
Phillips, was shown to be the injured
party and was given the decree.
In giving his decision Judge Henry, an
ex-judge of the state supreme court, said:
THE only fault l can find with you, Mr..
Phillips. is that you have been too much
inclined to leniency. If you had taken
a shotgun and indicated the honor of
your home you would stand better before
this court and in the community
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
A Plot Against Hippolyte.

Kingston, Jamaica, March IA plot to
take up arms against President Hippo
lyte of Hayti has been discovered at Port
au Prince. Fifty rifles have been seized
in the house occupied by the mother of
Gen. Francois Mapigat the leader of the
revolutionary power, who is with an exile
here, having been deported five years ago
for conspiracy against the administration
of Hippolyte. The woman and number
of others have been arrested.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

raigned for sentence this morning before
Judge Green of the federal court. Brock
way was sentenced to ten years in the
state prison and to pay a fine of $1,000.
Mrs. Smith was sent to the Essex county
penitentiary for four years and to pay a
fine of $780, Wagner received the lightest
punishment, owing to the fact that the
jury had recommended him to the mercy
of the court. His sentence was one year
in the Hudson county penitentiary and a
fine of S100
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

dents made no attempt at a demonstra-
ton, and are divided among themselves.
Half of them approve of the attitude of
the United States. The Spanish mer-
chants made themselves ridiculous by
threatening to boycott American goods
The leading newspapers advise prudence
and calmness. There is some hot Spanish
talk in the cafes, hotels and clubs, and
some threats of dire results to follow the
action of the United States. Troops are
still kept in the city as a precaution.
General Weyler is ready to stop any
trouble
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Hartsele, March 7.-(Special) )-Official
returns from the following precincts are
as follows:
Lawrence Cove-Johnston 81, Clarke o.
Eve--J ohnston q, Clarke 0.
Nunn's Mill-Johnston 27, Clarke 5.
II. H. Brown spoke in both Nunns Mil
and Lawrence Cove
The Clarke men have all gone home
sick, and have conceded the county.
Johnston is in possession of everything.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Mont Clair, N. j., March 7.-Comman-
der and Mrs. Booth will enter their new
headquarters at the Bible house, Astor
Place, New York, on Monday. They ask
that all mail to them be in future ad-
dressed there. 1t Is just probable that
Commander and Mrs. Booth Will appear
at the meeting In Cooper union tomorrow
night. but 1t is understood they will
make no reference to the recent occur
ences No name has yet been decided
upon for the new movement.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Presidential Appointments

Washington. March 7.-Mr. Oliver P.
Tucker. deputy comptroller of the cur
rency has resigned and has been ap-
pointed bank examiner for the district
Of Cincinnati. vice Madison Belts. ma
tional bank examiner for Cincinnati, re-
signed. Mr.. Ferge McCoffin of Charles
ton, s. c., has been appointed deputy
Mr.. Tucker.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
A Franco-Spanish Alliance.

Bilboa, Spain, March IA manifesto
ton of the popular feeling occurred at
the Eden theater in this city tonigh:.
During the performance the French and
Spanish flags were displayed causing the
widest enthusiasm and vivas for
Franco-Spanish alliance were repeatedly
land heartily given.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
WILL PURvIs HAS SURRENDERED
Hung Once and Afterwards Rescued From
Jail by His Friends.

Jackson, Miss, March 7.--Will Purvis,
the Marion county White Cap, who was
hung two years ago, but who through
connivance of the sheriff, slipped the
moose and escaped death. and who was
resentenced to hang and was rescued
from jail several months after and a day
or two before he was again to mount the
scaffold has surrendered to the sheriff,
as will be seen from the following letter
received by Governor MeLaurn this
morning.
.'I take this method of notifying your
excellency that Will Purvis has this date
surrendered himself to me and is now
confined In the here We, his friends
here hope you will act on the petition al
ready In your Office and commute his
sentence.
III you can we sincerely hope you will
commute the sentence and send us papers
to that effect as early as you possibly
can. by Sunday II possible; and you will
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
crispi,s Advice Not Needed.

London, March IA Rome dispatch to
the Central News says Sgnor Crispi will
present to the chamber of deputies
document proving that IL the ministers
had accepted the proposals made by
him the disasters to the Italian forces in
Abyssinia would not have happened.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
BOATNER LOSES HIS SEAT
The Committee Says There Was
Was No Election.
HIS SEAT DECLARED VACANT
Fraud Violence and y Smidaton a. the Polls
lnvalidat, = Election.
LOUISIANA : ocRATS SURPRISED
In the Debs : the Postofice Appropria-
lion Bill Loud Said Business Man
Co !. ave Thirty of the Ninety
dillions Appropriated.
HIS SEAT DECLARED VACANT
LOUISIANA

Washington, March THE house to-
day in committee of the whole continued
its consideration of the postoffice annro-
'riation BILL General debate lasted for
an hour, and was notab BILE only for two
statements by Mr.. Loud republican of
California, chairman of the committee on
postoffces and postroads, who prepared
the Dill. One of these was that the fact
that the government operated the most
off1ce department was, in his opinion
the gravest menace to the existence of
republican institutions the other was
mat so extravagantly is the business of
the department managed that, In his
opinion, business man conducting the
tne postal business, receiving therefor
the $9o,000.O00 now paid by the govern
neni, would profit from $50, 900 900 to $40 =
VoooVo year. Several efforts wera
MADE unavafllngy to increase the COM
pensation. for fourth-class postmasters
ana the appropriation for clerk hire In
tnlro ana fourth-class Offices Having
uisposed or one page of the bill the COM
H'tee rose, and, at 4:40 O'Clock, adjourn
ed until Monday
Before going into committee of the
Whoie the house passed senate bin an
thorlzing the secretary of the treasury
10 distribute the diplomas and medals
awarded exhibitors at the Columbian
W., worlds Fair exposition and the house
Dill incorporating the grand lodge Of MO
sons of Indian Territory
me senate amendments to the agricul-
turai appropriation bill, with two excen-
lions were non-concurred In and a CON
ference ordered. The two amendments
authorize the immediate pubFca tion of
io,ooo copies of Diseases of the Horse
and 10000 copies - Diseases of Cattle
and Cattle Feeding"
by vote of III to 106 the house refused
20 concur Ia senate amendment author
izins the publication of $4,000 comics OF
cattle and Dairy Farming"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
1l. GOO Unacconnted Fcr.

Rome. March 7.-General Baldissera
the newly appointed commander-in-ch chief
of the italian forces in Abyssinia has
asked the government to send to Africa
at once additional artillery, men and mu-
nitions of war. He also reports that of
the 18,000 men who were missing after
the battle fought at Adowa last Sunday,
1000 have retur ned to the Ital an camp,
and others are arriving dai'y. 1t Is re-
ported here that King Humbert will to-
day authorize Marquis oil Rudini to form
a cabinet.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
A aRETNA GREEN AFFAIR.
Mr.. w. j. Jennings and Miss Mary Hunt of
Opelika Married.

Columbus, Ca. March 7.-(Special)-
Mr.. w ]. Jennings, well-known citizen
of Opelika, Ala and Miss Mary Hunt of
the same place were married here today.
1t was Gretna green affair. The couple
returned home safely at noon.
Tom Jackson, a negro, of Russell coun-
ty. died here as result of a blow on
the head, struck by another negro,
against whom a warrant for murder has
been sworn out. The slayer has not yet
been CAPTURED.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Boycotting American Goods.

Key West, Fla, March 7.-Passengers
by the steamship Olivette tonight say
that the Spanish merchants in Havana
held several meetings during the past
week TO discuss tae-matter of withdraw
ing all their orders for American goods.
Realizing the ridiculous position In which
II would place them If such measures
were adopted, they have abandoned the
subject. Things are very quiet in the
city of Havana. All news of the doings
of the troops Is strictly guarded
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Wants to sncceed e.risp.

Atlanta. Ga, March 7.-Ex-State Sena-
tor e. b. Lewis of Macon county an
nounces as candidate for Judge Crisp's
seat in the national house. The ex-
speaker has declared that he will not be
a candidate for reelection, but will run
for the senate. Mr.. Lewis is a banker.
Judge Allen Fort one of the state rail-
road commissioners, will also probably
be a candidate for Judge Crisp's seat.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Diyed Into the Water.

Nashville. Tenn, March IA special
from Memphis, Tenn. TO the Sun says:
At 2:1O O'Clock this afternoon car No. 10
on the Beale and Magnolia Park line
dashed from the bridge which crosses the
bayou on Lauderdale street, between st.
Paul and Vance streets, and dived into
the water, Is feet below There were
thirteen people on the car. and all were
more or less seriously injured.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Havana. March 5, via Key West, Fla,
March THE tension in the public mind
since the action of The senate and house
continues. The result of Mondays ses-
sion Is awaited with great suspense. The
Spaniards are most concerned. The talk
States adds Joy to the Cubans. The stu
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
MORGAN GOES ROR JOHNSTON.
Clarke Made Two Speeches There to
Johnston's One
AND JOE BEAT DICK 2 TO l.
The Chosen Battle-Ground cf That
B1ue-ESyed
DE M OST H E N ES OF DES TIN Y
New Decatur the Stronghold His Pretensions and Of
Corporation Influence G ives Johnston Fine
Vote-Great Johnston Strength Where
H. H. Brown Spoke.

greatly oblige every man in Marion
county"
Governor Stone had declined to inter-
fere in this case, but Purvis' friends are
rather confident Governor McLaurin will
commute the sentence to life imprison-
mRnt!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
New Decatur.

New Decatur, March 7.-tSpecial)-
The official returns from New Decatur
are: Clarke 204, Johnston 1888.
Johnston's majority in the county so
far is 443, and 1T Is estimated that the
returns from the other six boxes will
give him at least 200 majority mora.
There is not another box to hear from
that will possibly help Clarke
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Chaered for France and Spain.

Malaga Spain March 1.-THE sailors
of the French warship Drome, a. this
port, paraded the streets today singing
the Spanish national anthem and the
Marseillaise and cheering for both France
and Spain.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Hartselle. March 7.-(Specia1)-C
men here concede the county to Johnston
by 500 or more.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
James Mcvickar Dead.

Chicago, ILL.,. March 7.--Death came
painlessly this afternoon to James H.
Mevici<ar, the veteran theater manager
and ex-actor, at his home. 1S42 Michigan
avenue Four weeks ago he fell from
chair he was sitting on, the cause being
paralytic stroke
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
ASSOCIATED BANK STATEMENT
Bankers Are Predicting an Easier Money
Market- Loans Exnandinr

bankers Are Pred1ctihg an Easier Money
Market-Loans Expanding.
New York, March THE Financier
says:
The statement of the New York clear
ing house banks for the week ending
March Is favorable, viewed in a general
sense. exhibiting as 1t does a continued
expansion in loans, the increase for the
week being 1,967, 900 and the aggregate
total 1854, 4SS, 800, an increase of 1905, 100
since February 8. or since the bond call
of Secretary Carlisle was issued. Net
deposits, however. are almost stationary,
the total for the past week being only
$iSS, 1884. 400, as against 1892, 779, 900 Febru-
AIRY last. The surplus reserve for the
current week was $23, ,234, 500, as against
s40.1S2,4 425 for February 49, showing the
reduction in excess cash to have been
something like $4,000 .O00 which is about
s., 600. 900 less than the increase In loans
az noted The banks lost In cash during
the past six days 81 1863, 800, the gain of
81, 234, 100 in specie having been offset by a
loss Of S2,603.70 The latter reflects the
outgoing movement of money, but the
exact condition which prevails Is perhaps
obscured by transactions which have
been going on with the treasury on bond
account. The increase In specie makes
the total now in New York banks. ac-
eording to the statement, $61 ,53S, 100.
which compares with $77, 500, 800 reported
February 8. he loss to the New York
banks is thus s16.OOO.O00. The total cash
loss to the New York banks in that time
has been SIT 920, ,000 The movement
which ~h~ u going on for some time
toy, terror has been somewhat
checKeu. and the money market at sew
eral important points Is reported easier.
As might have been expected in view Of
these circumstances, exchange rates on
New York have been advancing, and
bankers are predicting an easier money
market I'm consequence. The New York
banks appear to be taking out circula-
ton on the new bonds at a rapid rate.
the increase reported for the week being
1864. 200.
The averages show The following, COM
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
County Safe for Johnston,

Hartselle, March 7.-(Special)-John-
ston 12s, Clarke 60; county safe for john
ston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Old Decatur
Where II. 81. Brown Spoke.

Decatur, March 7.-(Special) )-Decatur,
205 for Johnston, rs for Clarke.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington. March 1.-THE treasury
gold reserve today stood at $125, ,056. .526.
The Withdrawals for the day were s61 100.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Where Johnston and Bankhead Spoke.
Falkvllle, March 7.-(Speclal)-John-
ston 81, Clarke 8.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Hartselle. March 7.-(Special) )-John-
ston's majority in this precinct, 6S; best
news to come from precincts in interior;
majority in the county safe by 300 to 500.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Counterfeiters Sentenced.

Trenton, N. T., March 7--Willlam Il.
Brockway. Abbey L. Smith and william
Z. Wag- sr, counterfeiters. were ar