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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
STATE HERALD
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

The democratic party, under the lead ership of that great tribune of the peo- pie, is making battle for the peoples rights and the peoples liberties. Upon their patriotism depends success in the struggle. Let them pour into it's scant treasury their contributions to meet the urgent demands for funds to meet neces- sary and legitimate campaign expenses. This Is the peoples fight and must be won by their courage, patriotism and money. Make no delay in giving your mite for the cause of humanity, your selves and your posterity.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

The press reports of the performances at Indianapolis after the nominations state the great procession of banners" was led by Kentucy, whose banner was carried by a negro. Every one knew there was a "nigger in the wood pile" and Breckinridge doubtless found him.
 One thing noticeable is the failure of the Cleveland worshiping press to say much about the result of the recent cleo tion in the state of Vermont. The reason
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
BOTHERED ABOUT MADAGASCAR.
British Government Wants to Sound tn,
 United States on the Subject.

British Government Wants to Sound the
 United States on the Subject
 London, June 5.-In the house of com mons today Sir Charles Dilke asked if her majesty's government and the gov ernment of the United States would give their assent to the view that the mere conversion of the island of Madagascar from French protectorate into a French colony puts an end to commercial and other engagements between Great Brit ain and the United States and Madagas- car
 George N. Curzon, parliamentary sec retary to the foreign office, replied that Great Britain would give attentive con- sideration to the question. We are not of the United States" he added, since the annexation of Madagascar by France"
 Thomas c. Bo1es, conservative, asked if the government would communicate with the government of the United States in relation to the change in the status of Madagascar through the annexation of that island by France.
 MT. Curzon replied: q think 1t not un- likely that we shall shortly be in posses sion of the views of the United States government upon this subject
 MT. Labouchere moved that the house adjourn in order to force the government to explain their policy in the Soudan. The entire opposition, with the exception of those who were members of the late Rosebery cabinet stood by and support ed Mr. Labouchere and a spirited debate ensued, but when it had concluded MT. Laboucheres motion was defeated with out division being taken.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
INCUBATED UNDER A HAT.
The Sensational Story From Honolulu Turns Out to Have Been Brought Over by
 Imaginative Passenger

San Francisco, June 5.-The sensational report that England was endeavoring to coerce President Dole into allowing Col. Volney w. Ashford, who has been deport- ed from the island on conviction of mis- prision of treasonfi to return to Hawaii, and intimating that President Dole had appealed to Washington to prevent the expected coercion on the part of Great Britain--and in that consequence clash between British and American naval forces was threatened at Honolulu--turns out to have been brought by passenger who arrived from Honolulu on the Ala meda yesterday.
 The utter absurdity of these stories was shown by the fact that Colonel Ash ford has been confined for nearly nine months in the French hospital of this city suffering from variety of ills, which cul- minated in paralytic stroke, and for six weeks past his nourishment has been given him by means of @ tube.
 At the present time he Is undergoing some slight i'm rovement, but was not in a condition to be interviewed. His broth CT Clarence however, Is thoroughly con- Versant with the colonePs affairs. Speak ing of the matter, he said: My brother, having been convicted by the military court of the offense of misprision of trea- son (failure to disclose his alleged knowl- edge of treason committed by others), the British government, to whom he ap- pealed, represented to the Hawaiian gov ernment that the conviction was rendered on insufficient and illegal evidence, and requested that the conviction be set aside and the sentence founded thereon an- nulled. understood that the request has not been finally answered by the Hawaii an government, though negotiations have been proceeding between the two govern ments for some months. JThe claim that brother r. III. asked permission to land in Hawaii is absolutely false. He has never asked permission, and never will ask and would not accept it."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
NOT THE TIME TO TALK.
Vice President Stevenson Will Give His
 Views on Silver Later.

Raleigh, N. C., June 5.-vice President Stevenson and General Cox arrived here at noon, escorted from Chapel Hill by a committee of the university trustees, and were taken to the Marlborough house as guests of Secretary of State Cook. The vice president was given public recep- tion, and he and a party of fifteen took lunch. They were later entertained by the Capitol club. &
 The executive committee of the State Agricultural society held special meet ing and invited MT. Stevenson to make an address at It's fair here next Octo- Der. The vice president left at o'clock this afternoon a for I Washington, his daughter, his two nieces and the Misses Hardin of Kentucky accompanying him.
 While in Raleigh the vice president called on Governor Carr at the executive mansion He was asked to express hfs views on the silver question, and replied that he would prefer not to be ques- tioned. but would surely speak at the proper time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
General Trade Depressed in AL
 most All Lines. RAIN HAS HELPED THE SOUTH There Is Moderate Increase in Demand for Dry
 Goods at Chicago. BANK CLEARIN6S FALL OFF HEAVILY The Oversupply of Cotton Fabrics Con- tinues to Depress Prices, but Shoes Are Firm and Factories Report
 Large Number of Orders.
BANK CLEARlNGS FALL OFF HEAVILY

New York, June 5.-Bradstreet's tomor- row will say:
 General trade continues depressed in almost all lines. The demand is smaller than week ago, and request for and of- ferings of commercial paper have de- creased. Mercantile collections continue complained of, and the tendency of prices, particularly of cereals, sugar, cof- fee, pork products, cotton and cotton goods and iron and steel continues down. ward.
 At the south the more favorable fea- lures are the rain, which visited South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama with benefit to the crops, about one-sixth in- crease in the cotton average of Texas, higher prices for rosin and larger vol ume of business at Nashville, Charles ton and Baltimore.
 better.
 There is a moderate increase in the demand for dry goods at Chicago, but business there generally is disappoint- ing. The check to trade at St. Louis Is in part the result of delays in distribu- tion of merchandise on account of the late storm. Unseasonably cool weather and rain have interfered with the retail trade in territory tributary to Kansas City.
 May bank clearingS or lS95 are heaVliy reduced, refecting quietness in trade and speculation. They show not only a heavy falling off from May a year ago, but are smaller than the April total, something which has occurred only twice in thirteen years. Total clearings at sixty-nine cities for May aggregate $4,- 21S,000, ,000, a decrease of 13 per cent from May year ago, and of IA per cent from April this year.
 The total number of business failures throughout the United States this week, as reported to Bradstreets, is 236 com pared with 227 last week and 236 in the first week in June, 1895.
 Makers of cottons for export are doing relatively the best business. Oversupply of cotton fabrics continues to depress prices. Much woolen goods machinery continues idle and sales of wools for ia II delivery have not held up as expected. Shoes continue firm and factories report large number of orders on<hand, which strengthens leather and hides. Iron and steel prices in some instances are main -tained by the strength of pools. Either consumers are resisting demands of com binations by withholding orders or near by wants for staple makes of iron and steel have been overestimated. Produc- tion continues to decrease.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
THE OREGON ELECTION. Both Republicans and Populists Claim the
 COnRressmen.

Portland, Ore, June 5.-Both the re- publican and populist chairmen are claiming the election of their nominees for congress in both districts Latest re- turns on the congressional election in the Second district give Ellis (regular repub- lican) 154 plurality. Grant county has not been heard from. In Mathur county only four precincts have been heard from. Nothing has been heard from Har- ney county. These counties went strong ly republican two years ago. State Chairman Hirsch of the republican com mittee is very confident that an official canvass will increase Ellis plurality. In the First district Vandenbergs plurality of ITO seems to be dwindling down. Tongue, republican, has gained fifty in Douglass county. Curren county, just heard from, gives him plurality of 120. He is now 233 behind.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
"MArT, OPEN THE HANDBOOK"
Windrath Went Through the Trap With
 These Words on His Lips.

These Words on His Lips.
 Chicago, June 5.-After having once been respited within sight of the gallows, in order that the question of his mental condition might be passed upon by a spe- cal jury, with the result that he was found to be sane, Joseph Windrath one of the slayers of Carey B. Birch, receiver of the West Chicago Street Car company, was hanged at the county jail this after noon. The drop fell at 12:01. Several times during the morning the condemned man gave way to wild paroxysms of rage, and an hour before his hanging made a desperate effort to escape from the room in which he was awaiting the end. He was overpowered, however, by the guards and his arms pinioned. On the scaffold and up to the moment the drop fell he shouted necessarily at the top of his voice, Matt. open the band box" a phrase which has been on his tongue ever since his conviction, and the constant repetition of which furnished the grounds for the claim that he was in- sane.
 The preliminaries on the scaffold pro- ceeded but two minutes. To his attorney th!s morning Wndrath reiterated his de- nial of any compEcity in Birchs murder.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
 Failures for the Week Show an
 Increase. EXPORTS ARE MORE LIBERAL After the Conventions More Activity in Busi- ness Is to Be Expected. THE HARDEST PROBLEM OF THE DAY Is Whether Iron and Steel Prices Can Be Maintained-Belief in a Larger De-
 mand Has Staying
 Tendency.
<PORIS ARE MORE LIBERAL
THE HARDEST PROBLEM OF THE DAY

New York, June 5.-R. G. Dun & Co. will say tomorrow in their weekly review of trade:
 Failures for the week were 234 in the United States, against 195 for the same week last year, and twenty-nine in Can ada, against twenty-five the same week last year. It is highly suggestive that with as little help as there Is now from new business the markets are so nearly maintained. The opinion gains ground that more active business is to be ex- pected after the conventions have been held and the safety and sufficiency of the crops have been assured. The decline in wheat and cotton has helped market ing the surplus, so that exports have been more liberal
 The hardest problem of the day is whether iron and steel prices can be maintained as they have been during the past week. The nail associations have failed thus far to win over competitors who undersell them and are able to manu- fracture 75,000 kegs against the 100000 of the concerns in the association. The bar association asks for iron more than the selling price of steel bars Open hearth b!llets are more freely sold at Pittsburg below the price asked for Bessemer, and middlemen are still selling Bessemer bill lets about $1 below the price fixed by the pool. Naturally the doubt regarding the maintenance of prices greatly checks the demand for the present, but the be- lief that a much larger demand is cer- tain and will not long be delayed is the one thing which prevents considerable decline.
 The textile manufacturers are waiting with some cotton goods reduced still fur ther In price and ginghams to the lowest point ever known, while no increase ap pears in the demand. Sales of wool still fall below half the quantity required for full consumption, and prices have fur ther declined.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Montpomery.

Montgomery, June 5,-Montgomery. got her first shut out this season at the hands of Mobile today, owing to the inability of the locals to hit Hahn. Montgomery nev- CT got a man past second base, and only two got that far. Dobbs, the first man up for Mobile, got a base on balls, ad- vanced to second on Mangans tumble of Wiseman's grounder, went to third on Drinkwater's tumble of a slow hit by Buschman and scored on a wild pitch. Fischer who had stood up to bat, was put out of the game for wrangling with the umpire over a strike. and Schmidt took his place. In the third Wiseman hit a ball against the left field fence within Q few inches of the top and went to sec ond, scoring on Buschman's single. Wise man got another h.t in the eighth, mak- ing total of three hits. The game was a hard played one all the way through. The pitching on both sides was magnifi- cent. In the eighth Hahn struck out three men in succession, retiring the side. Score:
 RHE Montgomery .....O % 0 0 % 0 co 4 4 Mobile ...........1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 3 1 Batteries-Drinkwater and Wiley; Hahn and King. Umpire-McFarland.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
afternoon of a foul fly almost under the

afternoon of foul fly almost under the score board.
 Pedrose, the visitors left fielder also made a fine catch at almost the same place.
 Cedar and Beecher also made fine catches in the game.
 Jack Hess, the new catcher for Co- lumbus, will prove a valuable man to that team. Folk, the new center fielder is also promising player.
 Frederick and "Dad' Phelan were re- leased by Manager Cushman yesterday It is the first time in his career that Dad got the high ball"
 Sparks will be in the box today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
lRAH FOR THE ST. PAULi
The Matchless American Liner Sets New
 Record for the Westward Passage.

New York, June 5.-The American line steamer St. Paul, from Southampton, ar rived today, making new record for the westward voyage for the big liners. Un- til today the record was with the New York of the same line-six days, seven hours and fourteen minutes. The St. Paurs time Is six days, five hours and twenty-eight minutes.
 The steamer came over the long track, which is seventy to eighty miles longer than the course the steamship New York made her record breaking time on. The whole distance is over 3100 knots The St. Pauls best previous time between the two points was six days, nine hours and five minutes, which was made on May 15 last. She is the latest ship added to the Lne
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
At Atlanta.

Atlanta, June 5.--The leaders turned the tables on Atlanta today and carried off the game after Atlanta had won 1t. Sechrist pitched a good game, but the result was due to him. In the third in ming New Orleans made two runs, in which two weak singles cut big figure. Both times Sechrist could easily have fielded the ball, but he made no attempt whatever to touch 1t. He did not move out of his tracks. In fact, all through the game Sechrist was slow and lazy His speed and control were good, but he seemed to have no life about him. The game was a see-saw one nearly all the way through. The new umpire was in the game and except for little off work on balls and strikes was good. Callahan was put out of the game in the eighth inning and his absence helped New Or leans to the winning run, as Knowles er- rored on ball Callahan would have easi- ly handled. Fifteen hundred people saw the game, one-half being ladies' The crowd was enthusiastic and right in the game throughout. Carls pitching was great Score:
 R H F Atlanta ..........1 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 0-8 g 3 New Orleans ....2 0 2 0 1 1 2 1 +-9 IA 5 BatterieS-Sechrist and Fields Carl and Bonding. Umpire-Day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Looks Like 0 Bolt.

Chicago, June 5.-On the Invitation of the "honest money and honest primary" organization of Cook county democrats, a conference of gold standard party lead CTS from all parts of Illinois will be held here Saturday to report the status of the silver movement, upon which to base a decision as to the advisabilty of calling a state convention separate from the one to be held at Peoria, which is expected to vote for free silver and Altgeld's nomi- nation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Brooklyn-Cincinnati.

Brooklyn, June 5.-Cincinnati's out fielders were kept busy in today's game. In addition to the thirteen slashing hits made by the Brooklyns, Burke, Hoy and Miller succeeded In capturing fifteen flies, several of which were long drives. With two men out in the first inning Mccarthy brought in three runs on home run hit past the ropes in the left field. Attend ance, 2500. Score:
 R H E Cincinnati ......0 o 0 1 o 0 0 o 0-1 5 Brooklyn ......4 0 2 0 8 1 0 *-10 13 2 Batteries-Dwyer, Gastright and Vaughn; Kennedy and Burrell.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06

on the ground that he first committed crime here, for which he has to be tried first by the Spanish courts, and if found guilty must suffer the penalty here be- fore handing him over to the American authorities. It is believed here that no complication will arise from Spain's re- fusal to deliver Mendoza, as she is per fectly justified, according to the inter- national laws. Prominent lawyers con- suited agree on the point
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Plans of Missouri Populites.

St. Louis, June 5.-Chairman Roselle of the state committee of the peoples party has issued a call for state con- vention, to be held at Sedalia July 30 Seven hundred delegates will be present Chairman Roselle declares all talk of a possible combination of the popu- lists and democrats in this state unfounded. Said he: We will put up a complete ticket from A to z, with not one candidate on 1t who is not beyond question thoroughbred populist."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
National League Standing.
Minister Ransom Returns Home.

Raleigh, N. C., June 5.-Minister Matt Ransom arrived here this morning from Mexico on his way to his home in North ampton county on important private bus mess He says that he will probably be in North Carolina all this month, but may return to Mexico before July l. The minister is now in good health. His fam fly Is at Blowing Rock. N. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
New York-St. Louis.

New York, June 1.-The New Yorks played another fast game today and St. Louis was easy. Clark kept his hits scattered and received beautiful support. Donohue pitched good ball for St. Louis. Connor's men fielded cleverly, Quinn and Meyer excelling. The weather was hot. Score:
 R H E New York .......1 0 0 1 0 8 2 0 - 12 2 St. Louis. .......0 o 1 o o 0 9 o 0-3 g 2 Batteries-Clark and Farrell; Donohue and Mcfarland.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
FIRST MELON TRAIN
Reached Montgomery Yesterday Over the
 Plant SYstem-Ellen N Takes It.

Montgomery, June 5.-(SpeciaL)-The first train of watermelons passed over the Plant system today, making the run from Thomasville, Ga.. to Montgomery, PIP miles, in six hours and twenty min utes. The train consisted of sixteen cars, seven of which come from Florida and nine from Georgia. The train was promptly turned over to the Louisville and Nashville for Chicago and Canada points.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, June 5.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business today stood at $106, ,416,727 The days with drawals were $104,500.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
TO Re Sural

Tucson, Ariz., June 5.-All the counties save one here elected democratic dele gates to the territorial convention, which meets on the 9th instant. All the dese- gates are instructed to vote only for dele gates to Chicago pledged to free silver coinage.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Baltimore-Cleveland.

Baltimore, June 5.-Tebeau's hypnotic influence was in evidence, again today. The champions could neither bat nor field, and were beaten all the way. Cor bett pitched the last three innings, and but one hit was made off of him. At tendance, 5690. Score:
 R H B Baltimore .......1 0 o 0 O. 6 Cleveland .......3 o 0 4 o 3 0 0 0--10 Il 4 Batteries-Esper, Corbett and Robin son; Young and OConnor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06

Summary: Earned runs-Birmingham 6. Struck out-By Adams. 4; by Lamont, f. Bases on balls-By Adams, 2: by La mont. 5. Hit by pitched ball-Godar. Two-base hits-Katz @, Sparks Fuller, Ryan, Gorton, Adams. Three-base hit Katz Stolen bases-Godar. Rappold and Trainor. Double plays-Adams to Beech CT to Ryan. Beecher to Trainor to Ryan. Umpire-Keefe. Time of game-Two hours and ten minutes -s.,.,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Washington-Louisville.

Washington, June 5.-Washington easi- ly defeated Louisville today. Attendance, 1886. Score:
 R H P Washington ....5 o 0030' 4-1414 ' Louisville .......0 O II O 0 8 3 CT g 2 Batteries--Maul and Mcguire; Frazer and Warner
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Canterbury Pilerim Wins the Oaks.

London, June 5.-The Oaks was won by Lord Derbys Canterbury Pilgrim. Prince of Wales Thais second, J. c. Hills Proposition third.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Diamond Dust.

Beecher Is the pet of the grand stand. He is in the game at all times and ac- cepts all kinds of chances. His record yesterday afternoon was five put outs and six assists.
 Katz is making great record with the stick. He made great catch yesterday
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Boston-C Chicago.

Boston, June 5.-Terry was decided enigma to the Bostons today and they could not begin to make him out while Stivetts was easy. Terry also batted splendidly. Dahlen played brilliantly at short a capture of hot line hit to one side by Duffy being the feature of the game. Attendance, 344O. Score:
 R H E Chicago .........3 0 0 1 01 2 0-10 IT 3 Boston .........0 3 0 0 0 o 0 1 0-6 5 3 Batteries-Terry and Donohue; Stiv- etts, Penney and Bergen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06
Philadalnhia-Pittsbure

Philadelphia, June 5.-Philadelphia to- day again downed Pittsburg in a game that was on par with yesterdays con test for excitement. Attendance, 4S25 Score:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-06

R H E Pittsburg ........1 0 6 0 0 % 1 0-8 IS 1 Philadelphia .....0 0 8 o 0 0 3 1 2-9 IS 8 Batteries-Killen and Sugden; Lucid and Grady.