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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
THIS HAS A SINISTER LOOK.

Indications That the Competitor Prison.
oners Will Be Railroaded to Death
Havana, Oct. 20, via Key West Fla,
Oct. 22.--On the 18th instant Alfredo La
borde and Orna Melton of the schooner
Competitor were taken to the quarto de
banderas in Fort Cabanas and their depo-
sitions taken before the judge instructor,
who told them that they were to be tried
for piracy and rebellion by a court-mar-
tial. They had received no previous noti-
ficatfon, and were given no opportunity to
communicate with Consul General Lee.
The indictment and method of procedure
were identical with that OF the former tri-
al. Lnborde and Melton both entered
protest against the proceedings. 1t Is
not believed in this city that General Lee
had any notification of the trial, and that
1t is entirely illegal
1t is not known whether I.eavltt and
Barnett will be tried al the same time or
not. On the 18th Laborde. Melton and
Leavitt were again taken before the Judge
instructor and again entered their pro-
test, claiming their right to communicate
with Consul Lee, and that trial held in
the Ca abanas would be illegal for the rea-
son that no representative of the consul
could be present and also that a trial by
court-martial was not In accordance with
treaties existing between the United
States and Spain. No communicat ton
has been received by the prisoners from
General Lee since the trial began. The
merits of their protest will be passed up
on before the real trial takes place on the
10Th.
The two English subjects, Gildea and
Barnett, made depositions, and also DR..
Elias Bedia and Teodoro Maza. The trial
will probably occupy about six weeks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
NO FACTIoNAL DIFFERENCES.
A Disclaimer by the Board of Directors
of the Catholic University.

A Disclaimer by the Board of Directors
of the Catholic University.
Washington, Oct. 22.-The third and
final session of the board of directors of
the Catholic University of America this
morning was very brief, and the only
business transacted was that of chang
ing. the annual meeting from the Wednes-
day after Easter, which in practice had
been found generally inconvenient, to the
second Wednesday of October, in order to
coincide with the annual meeting of arch
bishops. The board also issued the fol-
lowing statement before adjourning:
'The board wishes it to be understood
by the public that there are absolutely no
factions or sectional differences amongst
the members. The election of candidates
for the rectorship was practically unani-
nous. To speak of the triumph of this or
that party, of conservatism or liberalism,
nationalism or Americanism, is to mis-
represent the whole situation All the
members of the board are equally Ameri-
can in spirit. They have but one thought,
and that is the welfare of the university
and it's steady progress to the highest
Catholic education"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
BIG DAY At MORRIS PARK
Two Corking Events Were on
The Card.
TWO YEAR -0LDS CONTEST
The Ra"'oea' S; 'kss Brought Out the Finest
I'D of the Meet.
THE FR4@sT . TO ! THE WINNER
ihe haT Q 20 Handicap Resulted in Dead
Hes Between The Winner and
aamlro-In the Run-of
Farmer is the First.
TWO YEAR -0LDS CONTEST
THE FRAsAT 3 TO l, THE WINNER

Morris Park Oct pa large crowd
nhe weather, good card and a fast track
were the conditions today. The principal
races were the Rancocas stakes for p
year-olds, worth $500 to the winner and
the hamapo handicap for 3-year-olds and
over, worth $4,000. In the former event.
the great 2-year-olds, Typhoon H., the
frlar Challenger, Rhodesia and BAN
mock were ptted against each other The
frlar an to shot, turned up winner.
three lengths before Rhodesia Typhoon
H., the favorite, at odds of to 10. finished
eighth.
The Ramapo handicap furnished a
magnificent fight and head and head
nnish between VIII Wallace's colt. The
winner and Lucky Baldwin's colt
Ramiro The Winner was an even money
chance and the favorite, while Ramiro
was an outsider at to l. The start was
an excellent one and the field went off in
a bunch.
Volley led around the turn, but when
they settled for the final run home Taral
sent The Winnen forward, and entering
the last furlongs he looked like an easy
winner. Sloane rode Ramiro up and the
TWO colts passed the wire together in a
dead heat. In the run off Ramiro led
The Winner around the bend. but when
they settled for home Taral gave the
Kentucky colt his head and he gaIloped
away, defeatn the Californian by three
lengths. The odds were IL to 10 on The
Winner and 7 to 10 on Ramiro. SUM
mary:
First race, the Withers mile-Miss Ce-
lestina, 11O (Clayton), to l, won; South
Africa second, Bon Homme third. Time.
1:44.
Second race, Eclipse course-xmas, 100
OoggetD, to 2, won; Maud Adams sec
ond, Mohawk Prince third. Time, 1:13.
Third race, the Rancocas stakes.
Eclipse course-The Friar, 11S Gittle-
field, to l, won; Rhodesia second, HI
Daddy third. Time, 1:1214.
Fourth race, the Ramapo handicap.
Withers mile-The Winner, 126 (TaraD. 8
to ., and Raniro, III (Sloane), 12 to 1.
ran dead heat; Dr. Grimes third. Time.
lab. In the run off The Winner won.
Time, 1:44.
Fifth race, the Withers mile-Tinge, 81
(Coyle), 10 to l. won; Roundsman second,
Gotham third. Time, 1:41%.
Sixth race, handicap, mile and a quar-
ter, over the hill-Havoc, los (Clayton)
to 5, won; Maurice second, Sir Dixon, Jr.,
third. Time, 2:0S.
Winners at Latonia Uno, Carnero,
Eleanor Mac, Semper Ego, Bezara. At
st. Louis: Glad Eyes, Moss Rose,
Damocles, Nina Louise, Miss Bramble.
Mamie LIS Sister
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
MET DEATH BRAVELY.
Professor McGee Calmly Gave Direction
as to His Burial.

Professor McGee Calmly Gave Directions
as to His Burial.
Charleston, s. c., Oct ga special to
the News and Courier from Clemson Col
lege, S. c., says:
Prof. w. l.. MCGEE was fatally injured
about 1890 o'clock today and died at
o'clock this evening. He was a the barn
showing the senior class the working of
a new corn shredding machine. when his
coat was caught by the saws of the ma
chine and he was instantly cut in the side
by the saw teeth. II was soon seen that
( he was fatally injured, and he began CIV
ing directions as to his burial and the
disposition of his property. HIS father
was telegraphed to, and he asked that his
old friend and preceptor, Gen. stephen
ID. Lee, should be notified also. The lat
ter sent the following reply to President
Craighead: "Tell McGee that 1 am she'd
ding tears that one so beloved and prom
ising should meet such fate"
This message fi,ly expresses the senti-
ment here for Professor McGee enjoyed
the respect and friendship of all, and his
death is greatly deplored. He was "a
years of age, affable and quiet, and of
comma nd.ng presence. He came to Glenn
son as assistant professor OF agriculture
In March, 1884. and was elected professor
Ia 1895. His remains will be sent TO his
home at Lexington, Miss, tomorrow, es-
corted by two members Of the faculty.
Mr McGee exhibited remarka BILE calm
ness throughout, knowing that he could
not i've and died peacefully.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
CAPTURE OF THE DAUNTLEss
Regarded as High-Handed by the People
- -. of Jacksonville.

Regarded as High h-Handed by the People
hI as4.,s5 of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Fla, Oct. 22.-No official
report has been received by Collector of
Customs c., r. Bisbee of the firing on and
capture of the alleged Cuban filibustering
tugs Dauntless and r. l.. Mabey of the
Jupiter inlet yesterday morning by the
United States cruiser Raleigh. The rev.
enue cutter Boutwell, left Jacksonville for
the ST. Johns bar this morning to take
charge of the Dauntless and escort her to
the quarantine station at Fernandina,
where she will be fumigated and after
wards brought to this port and delivered
to the United States authorities.
The tug R. L. Mabey, which was also
captured did not reach the bar last night,
as she is much slower than the Dauntless
and the Raleigh. The Mabey arrived,
however, early today in charge of prize
crew from the Raleigh, and will be
brought to Jacksonville and delivered to
the United States authorities.
The cruiser Raleigh left for the south
this morning. 1t is said that she Is going
to Turtle harbor to discover, if possible,
the island on which it was said the Gu
bans have stored quantities of arms and
ammunition
The firing on and seizure of the Daunt-
less and Mabey has caused Indignation
here, and is regarded as high handed on
the part of Captain Miller of the Raleigh
Neither the Dauntless nor the Mabey had
arms on board. The Dauntless had only
her regular crew and the Mabey had on
board cargo of coal. The coal was pos
sibly intended for the Dauntless, but she
had right to take on board fuel. 1t is
not believed that the government can do
anything with either vessel, and their
seizure is regarded as simply another
case of catering to Spain on the part of
the administration at Washington.
Col. Emilio Nunez, who has managed
many filibustering expeditions, and 80 Gu
bans returned to this city from New
Smyrna today. 1t was off New Smyrna
that the Raleigh fired on and captured
the Dauntless and Mabey
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
Mr.. BRYAN AND BARBECUES
Were the Features in the HOosier
State Yesterday.
LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGN
At Peru His Remarks Were Directed to Defec-
ton in Democratic Ranks.
AND THERE WAS HEALING IN HIS WORDS
Increased Interest and Enthusiasm Manifest
Chairman Butler is to Sound Note
of Warning "A Republican
Scheme is Uncovered.
AND THERE WAS HEALING IN HIS WORDS

Rochester. Ind, Oct. 22.-In charge of
Parks Martin, chairman of the Indiana
democratic state committee, the Bryan
special train left Fort Wayne at 7:30
O'Clock for the second and last days run
through Hoosierland. The first stop was
at Decatur at o'clock, where Mr. Bryan
spoke fifteen minutes to large audience.
The enthusiasm was very marked At
Market a small number heard him. and at
Huntington he addressed gathering of
1000 for ten minutes. The thousand peo-
pie at Laketon were mostly farmers.
When Mr.. Bryan said that foreigners
wouold not direct our financial policy
they cheered
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
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FELL 100 FEET.

Manasquan, N. j., Oct. 22.-In front of
headquarters at the state camp at Sea
Girt there is a tall flag staff with top
mast. The halliards of the big flag had
become twisted and it was gradually
whipping itself to shreds In the strong
wind. If the flag was to be saved, some
one had to go up after it, and Bowdish
Pearce, a painter, accustomed to dizzy
heights, volunteered. He made the as
cent of the pole without mishap and was
busily engaged in endeavoring to un-
tangle the flag, clinging to the staff
meanwhile with one arm, when his hold
gave way and he dropped, whirling over
and over, to the ground The pole is 100
feet high and Pearce was instantly killed
He was one of the members of the COM
mon council of the borough of Manas-
Quan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
END OF THE BONDS MYSTERY

Chicago, Oct 22-The question of the
rightful ownership of the $35, 900 worth of
Ketnucky town bonds found In an old
trunk at the Saratoga hotel last week
was satisfactorily settled at the office of
the chief of police yesterday ]. Law
renee Schoolcraft of Richmond, Va in
whose name the bonds had been issued
was present and was identified to the
satisfaction of all concerned. Mr.. School
craft stated that he left the trunk at the
hotel for safe-keeping; that he held the
check for the trunk, and was not at all
indebted to the hotel. This was conceded
to be. the fact on the part of the hotel
people. 1t was agreed at the conference
that as soon as counsel could see their
clients the bonds should be delivered to
Mr.. Schoolcraft. The value of the Sc
curities is probmatical
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
G. s. AND f. DIRECTORS MEET.

Macon, Ca. Oct. 22.--The directors of
the Georgia Southern and Florida Rail-
road company met here today and elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows
Shaw, vice president: Ben c, Smith, sec
retary and treasurer. G.. d. Lankford of
New York, who is connected with Presi-
dent Spencer's office. was elected assis-
tant secretary. Judge John /. Hall was
reappointed general counsel for the COM
pany A resolution was adopted author
izing the building of new depot and
shops in this city, The plans have al
ready been drawn and accepted and work
will be commenced at once
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
The Florida Law Against the Teaching
Of Whites and Negroes Together


Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 22-The law
passed by the last legislature making 1t
criminal toeteacf negroes and whites to-
gether has been held tecbe unconstitu-
tionaI by Judge r. M. Call of this judicial
district The test was made at Green
Cove Springs, in the case Of the state of
Florida VS.. b, ID Rowley, teacher In the
school of the American Missionary socie-
ty at Orange Park, where 1t was alleged
that negroes and whites were taught by
the same teacher, in the same class, at the
same time. 1t was held by the judge that
the title of the act was not broad enough
to cover the contents of the bill The title
of the act is as follows: AN act to pro-
hibit white and negro youth from being
taught in the same school,
The act says that white and negro per-
sons shall not be taught in the same
building, in the same class. or at the same
time, by the same teachers. lit Furnishes
whoever teaches in or patronizes such a
school by a fine not exceeding $500 nor
less than $150, or imprisonment not less
than six months.
of Bisbee and Rinehart. attorneys for the
defense, to quash the indictment The
case. thereforeS did not come before a
States Attorney ;Hartridge says that
the defect in the title of the bill may
easily be remedied by the next legisla-
ture. <-5
The passage Of the Ia " caused great in
dignation on the part of the northern
missionary societies, which have schools
in Florida, and they announced their in
tention of fighting It in the United States
courts Superintendent Of Education
Sheats, who secured the passage Of the
law, was bitterly fought because of his
course by few people In Florida, but he
was Overwhelmingly re-eIeeted superin-
tendent at the recent election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
preside there and indorsing Mr.. Bryan's
candidacy was read.
MARION BUTLER,s WARNING

Washington. Oct Ex-senator Marion
Butler. chairman of the populfst commit
tee, is said to be about to issue circular
addressing the supporters of Mr.. Bryan
to keep every eye open" and to ''place
cool, game men on guard" to watch and
expose a game which he says the republi-
cans are contemplating in the middle
western states, and which he describes as
follows: THE plan as now revealed is
for SO much money to be put into the
hands of township and ward managers,
and so much to be given for a special re-
publican gain. 1t has been found impos-
sible to buy enough Individual votes to
carry the election, and the plan fore
casted is to be the one. Instead of the
voter the poll itself is to be tampered
with. Our information is that this plan
has already begun in Ohio
Chairman Butler has not yet found Mr..
Watson's letter of acceptance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
GOLD ISIN DEMAND.

New York, Oct. 22.-Gold is in demand
and bullion dealers quote rates as fol-
lows: Spot delivery Il per cent, to arrive
" per cent and calls IA per cent or the
$1.S10,000 gold which arrived from Europe
this morning 81 100000 has been deposited
in the sub-treasury. It is understood that
the treasury will gain 100000 by the
operation. Bullion in the open market in
London has declined Nd to IT'S 11Ad.
Silver at the stock exchange was easier,
declining to 65h on sales of 5000 ounces.
Commercial bar fell to 65h and Mexican
dollars to 50R and 52
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
THE TREASURY RESERVE

Washington. Oct 22.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at $121 .047 ,56S The days with
drawals at New York were 1865. 700.
There were deposited 100000 gold in ex-
change for currency.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
GONE TO JOIN CLAYTON.

San Francisco, Oct. ga dispatch
from Phoenix, Ariz., states that Marcus
A. Smith, assistant attorney for Arizona, !,
was yesterday removed from office on re-
quest of Attorney General Harmon. Mr..
Smith Is the free silver democratic cam
didate for congressional delegate, ana has
scored the administration In his campaign
speeches. The platform adopted by the
convention which nominated Smith de-
nounoed President Cleveland
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
THE LAHN,S QUOTA

New York, Oct. 22.-The steamship
Lahn which arrived from Europe last
night brought gold as follows William
HI. Crossman & Bro. $560.0O0; Kuhn, Loeb
& Co., 100000; Heidelbach, Ickelheimer
& Co., $500000, and Ladenburg, Thalman
& Co., $250,0O0 Total 81 $4,000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
RAISED THE RATE.
Bank of England Advances Discount TO
Per Cent-Not Likely to Affect
Trade. Saws the Globe.

London, Oct. 22.-The Bank of England
rate of discount was advanced today
from per cent to per cent.
London, Oct 22.--The Globe in its finan-
cial article says: The rise in the Bank of
England's discount rate is not likely to
affect trade, though 1t will hurt impru-
dent spectators, for rise in the bank
rate can stop the American drain of gold
the moment 1t approaches the danger
point The money market has still a su-
perabundance of loanable capital which
is obtainable at cheap rates on good Sc
curity.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
FULL BENCH TO HEAR 1T.

Frankfort, KY, Oct. 22.-rhe court Of
appeals this morning postponed the argu-
ment in the case Of Alonzo Walll1g, who
was convicted Of the murder of Pearl
Bryan, until November 6, when the full
bench will hear the case.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA.

New York, Oct. 22-J. and w. Seligman
& Co. are advised that their San Fran
cisco agents have this day received 81
$4,000 in gold from Australia and have
ordered an additional $2,375, 900 to arrive
about November 10. The amount of gold
received, ordered and now on the way
from Europe and Australia since August
2S is about $71, 900, 900.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
wAsHBURN TALKS HOPEFULLY.

Chicago, Oct. 22.--Chairman Washburn
of the populist national committees Chi
cago headquarters.left Chicago for Nash
vile tonight, where he will meet Candi-
date Watson and National Committee
man Reed of Georgia by appointment.
His mission Is to report the result of his
conference with Chairman Jones of the
democratic committee, at which certain
propositions from the Watson side were
submitted as a basis of settling the war
against Sewall and fusion and changing
the lukewarm support of Bryan on the
part of Watson and his followers, who are
opposed to fusion. Mr., ,Washburn would
not speak in detail of the report he had
to present to Mr.. Watson, but stated that
his conference with Senator Jones had
been satisfactory. and the prospects were
encouraging for complete harmony with
in the silver ranks next week.
Regarding the Watson letter of accept
ance, which has turned up missing"
Mr.. Washhurn said he had no reason to
doubt either the word of Mr.. Watson or
of Senator Butler. He understood that
Mr.. Watson would make the letter public
in few days il Senator Butler did not
find the original copy to give to the press.
Its non-delivery Is a reflection on the
postoffice department.-sfe 81
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23

San Francisco Oct PA shipment of
English sovereigns valued at about $2,-
375000 brought by the steamer Monawai.
which arrived from Australia this MORN
ing, Is consigned to the assistant United
States treasurer for storage. The last
shipment month ago, was valued at
81, 500 900.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA STATE
MENT.

New York, Oct 22.-The statement of
the Georgia and Alabama Railroad COM
pany for September shows. gross earn
ings of s94, ,476. an increase Of $47.S19; net
earnings, -$3S, ,424, an Increase of $23. .665:
fixed charges, $40. 0.S45, and surplus, n7.57s.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
cRAwFoRD's. CASE coNTINuED.

St Louis, Oct 22.--At the request of the
attorney for the prosecution the case of
Dugald Crawford. charged with violating
the employees of his dry goods establish
ment in regard to their political prefer
ences. was continued until October z8.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-23
TOM WATSON At GADSDEN
He Was Given the Keys of the
City.
SPEECH ON THE SAME LINES
As that Delivered in Capitol Park--Possibly a
Little Stronger.
Mr. GEORGE F. GATHER COMES DOWN
Because He Gould Not Get His Name On
the Tickst in Some of the Counties.
Governor-Elect Johnston
Makes a Speech.

Gadsden, Oct. 22.-(Special)-
E.. Watson spoke here today to about 1000
people. He was driven around during the
day by Mayor Mitchell and rendered the
keys of the city
He spoke for more than two hours in
the open air. He defended his position
in refusing to come down in favor of
Sewall, and said that the democrats were
responsible for the situation here in Ala
bama and in Georgia. Overtures had
been made there by the popullsts, and
they had been turned down with scorn
and contempt. Mr.. G.. B. Deans, Alabama
populist state chairman, had made a
proposition to General Shelley to take
five electors and give the democrats six,
but the proposition had not even been
considered in any of the democratic con-
ferences.
They said If Bryan was defeated it
would be laid al his door. He denied that,
and said the democrats themselves were
responsible. He was not opposed to fu-
sion where 1t would result In insuring the
defeat of Mckinley electors. Therefore,
If the democrats were in earnest for Bry-
an and silver they should give and take
with the populists, who were willing to
meet them more than half way.
If Mr.. Bryan was defeated the fault
would lie with the democratic leaders.
They knew they could not succeed with
out the votes of 100000 populsts and
they should have been willing to divide
electors. .,+zt s-as trn4ff
If the democrats thought they could
pull him down they were badly mistaken.
He could carry his party to glorious Wis
rious victory or honorable defeat. No
man should say that he owned Tom Wat
son. No man could dictate to him. No
man could control his opinion. He was
in the fight to stay.
Mr.. Watson left on the 1880 train for
Nashville.
Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, governor
elect, addressed about 700 people at the
opera house in this city this evening.
The audience was composed of slverites
and go1dbugs, and quite number of IA
dies were present. Captain Johnston's
speech was right to the point, and it did
the democratic cause much good. The
Elliott band was on hand, and rendered
some good Bryan music. Things were
quite lively in the city today, there be-
ing two big political speeches made.
George F. Gather, populist, who re-
Gently announced himself an independent
candidate for the election to congress
from this district, arrived in town with
his Walnut Grove band yesterday after
noon, and addressed about 300 people in
front of the court house door.
In his speech Mr. Gather announced
that he was out of the race because he
failed to get his name on the ticket in
some of the counties, but he announced
himself as candidate in 1898.