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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
WORK OF A TEXAS MOB.
Negro Cotton Pickers Roughly Handled.
 One ofThem Dies.

Waco, Tex, Aug. 21-A mob of twenty five whites entered the house of five ne- gro cotton pickers at Hillside Wednesday night. They shot Anderson Vaughan be- cause he was slow in responding to their command of "hands up." He and his companions were taken out and Vaughan, who fell upon the ground was beaten and kicked, dying in short time. His companions were beaten in a frightful manner. They made their way here yesterday morning and officers went out to the scene. The members of the mob were masked. It is said that nu- merous thefts occurred in the neighbor- hood and the negroes were accused of them. This Is supposed to have been the cause of the mob's action.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
chicago Heaaauarters Loeated.

Chicago. Aug. 21.-The usual confusion incident to moving in is observable at the democratic national headquarters in the Auditorium annex this afternoon. After looking at a number of locations last evening Chairman Jones decided that the most suitable site for headquarters would be the Auditorium, which is far from the madding crowd" on the cool lake front and free from the noise of passing street cars and other vehicles which Senator Jones found objectionable at the Sher- man house.
 The rooms -elected are in flat c and D. on the second floor of the annex, and number about ten. The morning was spent in getting in suitable furniture and preparing for work, but no real business was transacted, nor has the working force been completed.
 Chairman Jones was busy all day re- ceving visitors from outside of Chicago, most of whom wanted to get MT Bryan in hurry to speak in their states, and home talent was freely offered in ex- change, but the senator would make no definite promises or fix dates until the nominees arrived in Chicago on Septem- Der 1.
 The Minnesota delegation wanted to exchange MT. Lind, the fusion nominee for governor, and Congressman Towne for few Bryan speeches in Minnesota cities. They spoke enthusiastically of the prospects for democratic silver vic- tory.
 Senator Roach of North Dakota told the Arkansas senator that North Dakota farmers had light crop and no money but they would vote for free silver by a large majority in November
 National Committeeman Dwyer of Cal fornia said the reports he had been re- ! ceiving from California during his ab- sence in the east relieved him of any
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
JIMMY AND THE FARMER.
Both of Elm Expected at Indianapolis-l
 Sign of Cleveland's s Sanction.

Both of Elm Expected at Indianapolis-A
 Sign of Cleveland's Sanction.
 Indianapolis Aug. 21.-Much satisfac- ton was expressed at the national demo- cratic party headquarters today over the fact that the Cleveland cabinet will be represented at the Indianapolis conven- ton.
 Comptroller Eckels has secured quar- ters at the Bates house. It is thought that Secretary of Agriculture Morton will attend the convention. He is the only member of the cabinet who is expected. A letter from Secretary of the Navy Her bert plainly indicates that he is with the ''sound money" movement, and that he will not be able to attend the convention owing to his absence in Europe. There Is no longer any doubt that Postmaster General Wilson is also in favor of the movement. The position which his son has-takenis said to be a sure sign of the fathers inclination. The son is out and out for a third ticket.
 The coming of MT. Eckels and Secre- tary Morton Is thought to be propitious sign that the president is allied silently with the national democracy.
 In the preparation of the platform MT. Bynum wrote to a number of men who were authorities on the financial ques- ton. Among them was Professor Atkin- son of Boston, who has sent back these fiattering words:
 My Dear Sir: I cannot conceive of your needing any other head than that from which emanated the admirable declaration on which the national demo- cratic party is to be called together, but I am very glad to contribute my mite, hoping that in the brief enclosed you may find something of value"
 Chairman Bynum went to Peoria today to deliver an address this evening.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
ON THE POINT OF LEAVING.
Tho Crew ofthe Fran Came Near Abandon
 ing Her.

Christiana, Aug. H.-The Christana Norgenbladst makes the statement that upon one occasion after Dr. Nansen left the Fran imbedded in the ice, on March 19, the crew of the vessel loaded sledges with provisions and prepared to leave the ship. The Tram, according to the Norgenbladst. still has on board three years provisions and $50 tons of coal. Upon the occasion of the Fram's calling at Dane's island, SpitzberSen, on Angus. IA M Andren. the Swedish explorer. told Captain Sverdrup that the season was too far advanced to justify balloon as- tension, and that it was his intention to leave Spitzbergen on August 20 The Fran arrived at Tromsoe last evening.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Has Minister Terrell Resigned P

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 21.-A report has gained currency here that A. w. Ter rell, United States minister to Turkey, had either resigned or would tender his resignation as minister to the state de- partment soon. Capt. J. Terrill, the min ister's brother, authorized the statement that he did not place credence to the ru- mored resigna tion. If his brother had resigned or intended to resign he had not been apprised of the fact
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Bradstreet's Report.

New York, Aug. 21.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 General trade throughout the United States is practically confined to staple lines. The volume of business Is no larger The feature of the week Is the increased difficulty in making collections and the higher rates for mercantile dis counts. Credits are being scanned more closely than heretofore, and are granted less freely. Chicago bankers are slow to make loans except to move the crops, and Chicago bank deposits are decreas- ing. At Buffalo, Pittsburg, Charleston, Cincinnati and Galveston mercantile col lections are slower than before. Busl- ness in South Carolina Is retarded by drought, and in north Louisiana, Texas. southern Arkansas and M1ss1ssppl pro- longed drought has so interfered with business in some sections that 1t amounts to a calamity. .
 The total of business failures in the United States Is 264 this week, six more than last week, and seyenty-two more than in the week one year ago.
 Bank clearings throughout the United States amount to only $813,000,OO0 this week, almost exactly the same total re- ported for the third week Of August, 1894 when the volume of trade was smali. Compared with last week, this week total shows a decrease of Az per cent, and contrasted with the week one year ago the falling off is almost 10 per cent.
 More favorable trade advices are re- ceived from Baltimore, where business ia satisfactory owing to better southern purchases, based on the early cotton crop. Among southern cities Atlanta IS conspicuous for reporting better trade. Southern and southwestern buyers have appeared in St. Louis, and are buying win moderate freedom for fall wants. Kansas City jobbers report good sales in all lines, and that rains have assured large corn and fruit crops. to Kansas. At St Paul there is a better demand for hardware, groceries and drugs. ,,
 The New York stock market Is dull and speculation is entirely professional. Prices rallied somewhat on the decline, and became dull again with the recovery in rates. The gold imports announced thus far amount to over $2,5Oo,oog anu seem to be largely special transactions"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Bryan in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 21.-Democratic State Chairman Manly is perfecting ar arrangements for William J. Bryan's tour of North Carolina, it being definitely set tied that he will come to North Carolina. He will make two days tour on a spe- cial train through the state, making brief speeches from the rear car plat form, and will be heard at most of the larger towns. There will also be three regular speeches. One at Raleigh and probably one at Greensboro.
 Populist State Chairman Aver is ar- ranging for a series of speeches by Tom Watson next month at various North Carolina points.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
A THOUSAND MINERS QUIT
And the Strike Promises to Spread Through
 the Ohio Region,

Columbus, O., Aug. -21.--A telegram was received at the headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America here from State President Ratchford at Shawnee, stating that the entire force of miners working under the lease system in that valley, 1000 in number, quit work
 this morning in obedience to the order of the state convention of miners held here a week ago. The strike will con- tinue there and elsewhere until the scale of wages is paid everywhere in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
THAT BEDFORD BURGLARY.
Walker Adams Dies-Two Women Come to See the Wounded Burglars Winged Sus-
 pect Held at New York.

Brewster, N. r., Aug. 21.-walker B. Adams, who was shot at Bedford sta- tion yesterday by burglars, died this morning. The two burglars shot refuse to talk and have not been identified. Two women, who are undoubtedly related to them, have called to see them, but the women refuse to talk, and speak of the men by their first names only.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
MIR. SEWALL LOSES A SHIP.
The Four-Masted Clipper Willie Rosenfeld Founders at Sea-Part of the Crew
 Sayed-Boats Missing.

London, Aug. 21.-A cablegram from Santa Catherina says the four -masted ship Willie Rosenfeld (American), com manded by Captain Dunphy, which sailed from New York April 23 for San Fran cisco, has foundered 400 miles off the coast. Part of the crew were saved and landed here, but two boats, containing fourteen persons, are missing. The Ro- senfeld is owned by Arthur B. Sewall & Go. of Bath, Me.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
His Neck Was Broken.

Macon. Mo-, Aug. 21--George Ander- son. the wife murderer, was hanged in the jail here at II :30 o'clock tfis morning. His neck was broken and he was pro- nounced dead in thirteen minutes. He was elf-possessed and marched upon the scaffold with firm tread.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Steam Turned on at Salisbury Shops.

Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 21.-At Salisbury President Spencer of the Southern rail- way turned on steam at the new and im- mense shops of that system Vice Presi- dents Baldwin and Andrews were also present These shops are the largest in the south, with no exception.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
At Baltimore.

Baltimore, Aug. 21.-A rallylng call was issued today by few well-known demo- crats of this city, in which 1t is asserted that no national ticket has yet been nom inated, and calling upon the friends of sound money to meet next Thursday at the Hotel Rennert with the view of se- 1ecting sixteen delegates to represent the gold standard element of the Maryland democracy at the Indianapolis conven- tion
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Fusion in California.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 21.-After three and a half hours of deliberation between the conference committee of the peoples party, the democratic party and the silver league yesterday, it was de- cided to fuse on presidential electors, the democrats to have five for Bryan and Sewall and the populists to have four for Bryan and Watson.
 John S. Gore, one of the most infiuen- tial populists in this state, refused to agree to the fusion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22

democrats in calling another convention to place another ticket in the field, de- claring the success of the Chicago nomi- nees would sound the death knell of the democratic party; denouncing the refusal to commend the administration of Pres ident Cleveland and an attack on civil service and the federal judiciary and de- elaring for a sound and stable currency. Delegates were chosen to attend the state convention at Chicago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Nominations Will Go Begging.

: Indianapolis, Aug. 21.-The same word comes from the state conventions throughout the country as came from Kentucky yesterday, that the conven- tions are we'll attended and enthusiastic to degree. It is but four weeks since the first movement toward the forma- tion of the national democratic party or ganization was started from this city, and yet it Is claimed at headquarters that there is fair organization in thirty nine states and that all the states con sidered pivotal in the campaign are fully organized.
 Before leaving for Peoria today MT. Bynum reiterated his statement that the convention would unquestionably nomi- nate ticket and would not flirt with any of the old party organizations.
 There is not likely to be much of a contest over nominations Inasmuah as the eastern states are expected to go for "sound money" and silver is very strong in the extreme western states, the can didates will probably be selected from tho states of the midile west and south. The men most talked of for the head of the ticket are General Bragg, w. D. By mum and Senator Palmer of Illinois. At the time of the national convention meet ing Senator Palmer declared absolutely that he could not accept the nomination, but he is said to have since modified his position to some extent.
 For vice president there is practically but one name talked of that of Gen. Si- mon E. Buckner of Kentucky.
 Buckner is the idol of the Kentucky democrats and is an ideal Kentuckian. 1t is believed that his name on the ticket would carry the state for the national democratic ticket and would exert a powerful influence in other southern states.
 Leaders of the national democratic movement now believe that the Indian x.,vfo faIrA xxrf1I ffnf f,1 the south than in any other section of the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Appointments by Chairman Jones.

Chicago, Aug. H.-Late last evening Chairman Jones appointed Mir Clark Howell of Georgia chief of the literary bureau, which will be opened by the com mittee next week, and named F. U. Ad- ans of Chicago to be MT. HowelPs assist ant.
 Senator Jones' other appointment was Dan McConville of Ohio to be chairman of the speakers bureau. MT. McConville is chairman of the Ohio democratic cam paign committee.
 Members of the campaign committee who are in the city will remain for sev- eral days, and will assist Chairman Jones to get the headquarters into working shape,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Governor Goodwyn Ashore.

Batavia, Java, Aug. 2L-The American ship Governor Goodwin, Captain Oakes, from New York April 29 for Chee-Foo, is ashore on Princes island and is total wreck The crew were all saved.
 The Governor Goodwin was wooden ship of 1495 tons She was built in Bos- ton, Mass, in 1877, and was owned by Foster 6 Prack of Boston.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Oh. Willie Gray, They've Taken You Away

Mobile, Aug. 21.-Willie Gray, an 1S- year-old negro, was hanged this morning for the brutal murder of an old German last February named John Lyndburg. whose skull he crushed in with an iron nut screwed on a hickory spoke. He never flinched and acknowledged his crime, which he attributed to whisky
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
DIED AT SEA.

Sir David McPhersop, Prominent Member
 of the Do,rinion Parliament.
 Quebec, Aug. 21.-A dispatch from Ri- mouski received here today states that the steamship Labrador, from Liverpool for Montreal, which passed that point to- day, s.gnaled that Sir David McPherson of Toronto a member of the Dominion senate and one of the best known men in Canada, who was a passenger on board the Labrador, died last Sunday. Sir Da- vfd was on his way home from trip to Europe.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
WAGONS FLAME-BoUND.
Hundreds of Them Are Stopped by Furious
 Prairie Fires.

Prairie Fires.
 Denison, Tex, Aug. 21.-Destructive prairie fires are raging in the Chickasaw nation. Dwellings, fences and hay have been destroyed, aggregatin loss of thousands of dollars. The creek bot toms are lined with hundreds of immi- grant wagons that dare not travel ow- ing to the fire. There is no water, and the fire has full sway on Rock creek. The fire got into the timber. burning a number of houses, and in some instances cattle were suffocated by the smoke. The fire has got into the mountain tim Der, and is sweeping everything before it..
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
no Brenk the Monotony.

and twosballots have been taken in the Seventh district convention, and there are no changes. Candidates have been invited to address the convention to break the monotony.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
doubt that his state would cast its elect

doubt that his state would cast its elect oral vote for Bryan.
 Senator Jones said Major Towne would probably be appointed chairman of the campaign committee He also announced that Messrs. Campau, Johnson, Gahan, Walsh and himself would manage the campaign from the Chicago headquar- ters, and Messrs. Mclean, Howell and Smalley from the Washington headquar- ters.
 Dan McConville of Ohio, who will have charge of the speakers bureau, will ar rive tomorrow to begin work.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Hill Is Mum.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 21-Senator David B. Hill refused to discuss the published statement of Elliott Danforth's that he (HilD is about to declare for Bryan and SeWall,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-22
Coinage at Mlnts to Be Increa sed

Washington, Aug. 21.-zNr. Preston, di- rector of the mint, has gone to Philadel- pha, He is endeavoring to increase the monthly coinage of gold and silver at all the hints.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-16

one cnrnsr-the spot he was now pointing
at with arm outsUrstched. He knew it,
and Mrs Bewser knew that he knew it,
and so she maintained silence. He shifted
and snuned and blew his nose and looked
around and presently broke out with:
''And look at this furniturel Is theirs a
chair in this room that isn't knee sprung
and lopaidsdq Is there spring left un-
broken in that lounge Who called in a
tramp from the street and gave him SO
cents to take crowbar and pound my IA
vorite armchair TO piecesP How did he
happen to leave this one leg and one arm
unbrokeng"
Mrs. Bowser turned her face away to
smile, but preserved a discreet silence, and
Mr.. Bowser walked up and down with q
tramp, tramp, and it was several minutes
before he could find any other excuse for
opening his mouth. All Of a sudden the
clock stopped. 1t was an eight day clock
and pet of his, and nobody had ever been
allowed to wind it but he. He had neg
1ected to attend to It, and it had run down.
''And there goes the clockP' he fairly
yelled as he danced around. There being
nothing else left to break and destroy,
some one has bored a hole in this clock
with an anger or baked it all day in a hot
ovenl Woman, do you hear me2 The clock
has stoppsdr'
at has run down, I" she replied.
but why-why has it run downf'
ssBeca use you didn't wind it up as usu-
al
ooh, didn't Didn't wind It up. chr
It hasn't been thrown into the back yard,
kicked down cellar or tossed up stairsI
Oh, mol Mrs. Bowser, look at mer'
eyes 4"
II am going to my rooml I must not
be disturbed Early in the morning win
send for my lawyer to arrange about the
ahmony, and you can probably take the 2
O'Clock train for your mothersl Woman
go out and get fence rail and use it to
smash doors and windows and furniture,
and thus make a clean wreck before you
gOl Good night to you'll Good nightr'
n. QUAD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-16

stroyed paii@ Oh glass; unat cost S2S. Who
has been tearing our fence down since I
left the house this morning."
Clearing the fence down?'
Il said tearing the fence dewn, Mrs.
Bowser. You probably spent half the day
pulling at it and encouraging a mob Of
boys to create 500 damages. -
Chow foolish of you, Mr.. Bowaeri If
you are i'll, let me make you some toast
and tea or send for the doctor.
Hero is the gas bill !" he said as he
took it from the mantel and waved it
around his head. "a gas bill for So for
the last month
Eyes, it came today, - she replied.
cit came today, did it? Came today
Three dollars for last MONTH Mrs. Bow
ser, you couldn't think of any other way
to yank the last dollar had on earth out
Of my wallet, and so you deliberately
turned on the gas every day for a week or
two and let it go to waste Is it any won
der that IN ready to lie down and die?'
I'm sorry the bill IS so high, she
quietly replied, "but couldn' t help it. 1t
is a dollar lower than it was last month,
and it would have been lower still if you
hadn't sat up nearly all night for the last
three nights playing cards with mr.
Davis. "
'Neverl Never sat up a single night.
Never played cards. Don't even know a
man named Davis VIII you look at this
carpet, Mrs. Bowser? Is this a pigpen or
a sitting room of a man who tolls from
daylight to dark to make a living for this
family"
whats the matter with the oarpet?''
Moths Mrs. Bowserr' he whispered,
with tragic gesture. Large, fat and juicy
moths, which you have deliberately logged
in hero to eat up my household stuff They
have grown fat and lazy feeding on my
hat 1rlo md i,ae Il hat
There ism t a moth IN this house, and
defy you to find Oner' she spiritedIy re-
piled. This carpet is beginning to wear,
but I've no money to buy q new one.
Don't talk back to me, Mrs Bowserl
When I say a thing is so, that settles it
Every night for a month past 1 have been
bitten and clawed and wounded in my
bed. By WHAT Who went out and bought
or borrowed them and put them in my bed
to harass and annoy and spite me2 And
on top Of that you ask me if I am i'll
Great Scott, but such cheelzr'
Mrs. Bowser walked over and sat down
by a back window and picked up a news
paper Something had gone wrong with
Mr.. Bowser at the office. or his stomach or
liver had become upset, and he must have
a victim That's the way with the aver
age husband. When things go wrong, he
must tuke it out Of somebody, and if he
can't find anybody else his wife viii do
She realized that he had one of his spells
on, and that anything she could say would
be useless.
And look at this mirrorl'' he went Oh
as be wheeled about and drummed on it
with his knuckles. 'Here's a glass that
cost me SO, and because you thought 1
WASH Z going to the poorhouse fast enough
you stand of with a club and whaek and
pound and smash and break and ruin itI'
Mr.. Bowsor paid only $50 for that glass
because it had a damaged spot down il
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