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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
CASE OF BREAD AND BUTTER
College Professors Dare Not Voice Their Can
did Opinions Concerning Money.
IF THEY DO THEY WALK THE PLANK
ences of Well Known Educators
President Andrews of Browns
University Marked Manp

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Professor- e. A. Ross
Of Leland Stanford University, Califor-
MIA, has written a letter charging that
college professors are coerced into talking
for the gold standard The letter was
given out today from democratic head
quarters and is as follows:
stamford University, Cal, Sept. 90, 1896.
Hon. James B. Richardson, Chief Ma
tional Democratic Literary Bureau,
Chicago.
Dear Sir:-You inquire If I think there
is perfect freedom of expression among
college professors throughout the coun-
try on the money question. I would say
that do not think there is. 1 do not
know that there are many who wish to
champion national bimetallism, but am
very sure that if there were such they
would in many cases be compelled to sur
render their political livelihood in order
to do so.
MY basis for this belief is experience
in various eastern institutions, the atti-
tude of boards of trustees regarding
teaching on subjects much less important
than the money question, and knowledge
of the notions the boards of trustees, COM
posed of wealthy individuals, entertain
regarding their supervision of economic
teaching.
'Definitizing the second point, I would
mention an experience of Prof. II. c. Ad-
ans In Cornell university Professor ely
in Johns Hopkins university, Professor
Commons in Indiana university and in
Syracuse university, Professor Bemis in
the Chicago university, and in connection
with other institutions. Being on the
coast, quite out of touch with my profess
sional brethren, am not able to cite very
many definite cases of coercion on the
present question. l will mention, how
ever, the following:s Prof. j. S. Clark of
Columbia told friend of mine that he
believed that Professor Andrews must
certainly be forced out Of the presidency
at Brown university. At the meeting of
the American Economic association last
winter, I was told that one professor in
the University of Pennsylvania had
strong .eanings towards free silver and
that hiS colleagues had to labor hard to
hold hiia back. Later I asked a gentle
man connected with that institution what
would happen If the professor did declare
for free silver. His answer Immediately
was He would lose his position
"The gentleman Is Mr.. c. w. McFar-
lane, who is a writer on economic sub
ects and is not free silver man. I would
urge that you write to him IL possible.
Furthermore obtain an interview with
Prof. E. w. Bemis, who is at present in
Chicago, and who has some very inter-
esting facts on the subject. Very truly
yours, E. A. ROSS"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
FURIOUS FIGHT AGAINST FIRE
The Magnificent Plant of the Sullivan Timber
Company, at Mobile, Threatened With
estruction-Loss $4,000.

Mobile, Sept. 29.-At 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon spark from passenger locomo-
tive set fire to a lumber shed of the Sui
livan Timber company, along side the
track, and before a stiff northwest wind
the flames spread with great rapidity,
destroying four dry kilns, which were
filled with lumber at the time, two stor-
age sheds, several hundred thousand
shingles, 100000 feet of lumber, a number
of wagons and horse and COW. The loss
will reach fully $4,000, and is only par
TALLY covered by insurance. The entire
fire department of the city were at the
scene and there were a numbr of volun-
teers who aided materially in fighting
the fire, and thereby saving the fine saw
mill and planning mill of the company.
The plant is one of the finest in this dis
trict and nearly all the lumber and
shingles burned were awaiting shipment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
BURIED TREASURE.
Mysterious Chart Which Is Supposed to
Locate Fortune IN Gold.

Lambertville, N. j., Sept. 29.-On hill,
situated about three miles below this city,
on the Pennsylvania side of the Della
ware river, there is reported to be buried
fabulous sums of English gold. The hill
is known as Bowmans hill, and is ia
mliar to all the older inhabitants of this
city and Nowhope, who say that 1t has a
history connected with the revolutionary
war.
A portion of the English army camped
near the hill during the war, and on the
top is a plot of ground inclosed by an
iron fence. In this incloSure soldiers of
the English army lie buried. 1t is story
that has been often told in this vicinity
that gold had been buried ON this hill by
English soldiers, who, being hastily or
dered away, secreted their money in the
hill, expecting after the war was over to
return and get it. They were either kill
ed in battle or left the country.
General Bowman, from whom the hill
takes its name, was an officer in the Eng
lish General Howe's army. General Bow
mans body lies buried in the plot on the
hill but at this time can not be dis
tinguished from others.
A short time ago Aaron McCarty, who
farms small piece of ground at the foot
of the hill, was on visit to Oil City, Pa,
and while there made the acquaintance
of an Englishman, who, upon learning
that McCarty lived in this region, pulled
an old crumpled piece of paper from his
pocket. He asked McC'dTty IL ne COulu
locate the chart which was drawn upon
1t. McCarty at once recognized 1t as
Bowman's hill. The man then told Nc
Carly that this chart had been given
him before he left the mother country.
He said that on this hill was buried some
$260,00O in English sovereigns, placed
feet under the earth in four canvas bags.
The man told McCarty If he would assist
him in the search for the gold he would
amply reward him. An agreement was
entered into that the Englishman should
come on, and search commenced. Nc
Carly came home, and after some time,
not hearing from his new found en-
ployer, became uneasy and made a hur-
ried trip to Oil City. He located his man,
and was. informed that he had died a
week before in a hospital with typhoid
fever.
On his return home he told OF. his con-
versation with the stranger, saying that
the chart was an exact drafting of Bow
mans hill. On the east side, near a
clump of trees, spot was designated by
cross. These trees have been cut down,
but McCarty says he can locate the spot
readily He intends to start digging at
once, and is confident that he will find
but little trouble in locating the resting
place of the treasure.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
MARRIED HIM, RED HANDED.
Kentucky Girl Weds the Murderer Of Her Uncle
An Hour Later the Groom
was Jailed

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 29.-Late last
night ]. H. Winfrey and Miss Sallie
Weatherly were married few miles out
from Summerville, Tenn. and an hour
thereafter the groom was lodged in Jail
on a charge of murder. 1t was an elope-
ment and the crime was committed in
furtherance of the young mans desper-
ate resolve to secure the girl against all
rivals. The victim was an uncle of the
girl Miss Weatherly and Louis Berton
were engaged to marry October 6, and
last night Berton called upon his af-
fianced bride. Later Winfrey, who was
an old suitor also, called, and soon there
after Berton left. Very soon after he
had gone the girl rushed into the other
room with hasty farewell, explaining
that she and Winfrey were going to run
off and marry. The mother attempted to
restrain her. but in vain and as the girl
fled she called to Peter Crawford, the
girls uncle. Crawford was in the yard
and intercepted the couple at the gate.
A moment later Winfrey fired two shots
from pistol through Crawfords heart
and he and the girl jumped into buggy
and dashed away in the darkness. The
sheriff sild posse took the trail at once,
but failed to locate them until after the
marriage ceremony had been performed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
RAIRoADED TO CANTON.
More Delegations Make Perfunctory Pill
grjmages to Hanna's Shrine.

More Delegations Make Perfunctory Pill
grimages to Hanna's Shrine.
Canton, O., Sept. 29-Three of the five
delegations scheduled to arrive here to-
day postponed their coming, and the two
remaining ones did not go to Major Nc
Kinley's house on account of the rain,
but were addressed in the tabernacle. A
delegation of 500 Union Veterans from
the state soldiers home at Sandusky.
with 100 citizens of that town, came at
1890 o'clock on a special train over the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
l.. w. Hull was the spokesman, and in
reply Major Mckinley made brief
speech.
The second and last delegation of the
day arrived an hour later. II was COM
posed in the main of employees Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad in northern
Indiana. With the. delegation were 200
farmers and about sixty ladies. There
were upwards of 500 railroad men in the
delegation, and Judge w. I. Penfield of
Auburn, Ind, was the spokesman. In
response Major Mckinley made speech
of some length.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
Mr.. WHITNEY Is MARRIED.
The Ceremony Was at Bar Harbor-None oi
His Family Present-The Bride Is
Fred Mays Sister.

Bar Harbor, Me-. Sept. 29..-St.
Saviours Episcopal church was the
scene of brilliant wedding at 1870
o'clock today, when Mrs. Firth S. Ran
dolph was married to William G. Whit
ney, ex-secretary of the navy. No invi-
tations were issued and none of Mr.
Whitneys family was present. Mrs. RAN
dolph asked a few friends verbally, who
afterwards went to her home, the
Anchorage for breakfast Mrs. Ran
dolphs brother Fred May, attended to
the church duties and seated the crowd
of people who came to see the ceremony.
Mr.. Whitney was attended by Mr.. Brum,
the Danish minister, and the bride was
attended by her two children.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
BABE IN THE RAIN.
Abandoned to tine Mercy of the Elements at
Galveston.

Galveston.
Galveston, Tex, Sept. 29.-While w. w.
Edwards, a conductor on the Missouri
Kansas and Texas railway was walking
on Twenty-sixth street, between Avenue
K and Broadway, about II o'clock last
night a German woman called his at
tention to child lying in the grass He
picked it up and carried 1T over to the
residence of DR.. ]. F. V. Paine, corner
of Broadway and Twenty-sixth street,
and gave 1t to colored woman, servant
of the house, and George Adams, DR..
Paine's coachman, telephoned to the po-
lice station and Officer Driver was sent
with the patrol wagon. He found the
little one to be very young, probably
about four weeks old. II was clothed in
a little white dress, knit cap and knit
Shoes A bundle of baby's linen was
found near it inside the iron railing sur
rounding the house. The child's clothes
were wet through from the rain and its
little body was cold. 1t was estimated
that 1t had been exposed to the wet and
cold of last nights inclement weather for
considerably over an hour 1t is said
to be a pretty child and healthy. The
little ones eye was somewhat bruised,
as though it had rolled against the iron
railing or some hard substance.
Officer Driver took the baby up in his
arms and started for the police station,
but was met on the way by Sergeant Py-
ther and Deputy Chief Andersen, who
ordered II taken to the home for home
less children. 1t was received there with
out question and given every attention.
Who the parents of the child are the
police department are endeavoring to find
out.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
MAID ACCUSES MISTRESS OF THEFT
The Startling Experience of Young Soci
ETY. Woman of New York.

The Startling Experience of Young Soci-
ETY. Woman of New York.
New York, Sept. 29.-Miss Jeanne john
son Held. young society woman of this
city, is having decidedly unpleasant
and mortifying experience with SER
want, who has gone SO far as to bring her
former mistress into the police'court on
charge of larceny.
Miss Held is the daughter of Mrs.
Samuel J. Held, wealthy widow. The
family have lived for some years at No
East Seventy-fourth street. Miss Held
who Is tall brunette, with large, dark
eyes and very pretty features, made her
debut three seasons ago, and since then
has become prominent as an amateur
actress and singer. She possesses
sweet soprano voice of good range, and
two years ago sang the leading part in
Offenbachs' "Rose of Auvergne,' when
the Strollers gave the operetta at the
Berkeley Lyceum.
Miss Held is slso fond of athletics. She
IL sn expert 1vlsG the foils and is MEM
~, - the Lsd1es' Athletic club and the
Michaux Bicycle club. ~
When the family Iiosed up their house
last Angus. Della O'Ne.l, Miss Helds
maid, asked to be taken to Europe with
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
TROUBLE IN TANGIPAH0A.
Citizens Incensed at the Detectives for Spirit
ing Away Iohn Johnson, the QuintupIe
Murderer-Vengeance Threatened.

Washington, D. c., Sept. pa dis
patch from New Orleans says: The
brutal quintuple murder of John Cotton
and family, four miles south Of Indepen-
dence, Tangipahoa parish, is rapidly cul-
minating In trouble. The citizens have
risen up in united demand for the de-
livery of John Johnson, the murderer,
and his alleged accomplice, Arch Joiner,
both negroes, and determined mob is
forming from all the adjoining parishes.
Reports from Amite City say that 5000
enraged citizens are collecting and will
move on that town, that being where
Arch Joiner is imprisoned.
John Johnson, the murderer Is confined
in the parish prison in this city and one of
removed to the scene of the crime. Tele-
grams from Livingston parish say the
mob threaten to lynch the officials who
spirited the murderer, Johnson, and
brought him to New Orleans IL they re-
fuse to produce him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
Confers With Chairman Jones.

New York, Sept. 29.--Candidate Bryan
had a conference with Chairman Jones,
Chairman Falkner of the democratic con-
gressional campaign committee; Treas
urer w. p. st. John, Senator German,
Elliott, Danforth and other democratic
leaders before he left this afternoon for
Jersey City. All the arrangements for
many and the neighborhood are complete.
Candidate Bryan will make three
speeche in the wigwam and two outside.
John w. kellar will be chairman of the
meeting in the hall and addresses will
also be made by Candidate Sewall, Sena-
tor Blackburn of Kentucky, George Fred
Williams and others.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
THING OF BEAUTY.
Mr. SoIon Jacobs Has Fitted Up Elegant
Quarters on Morris Avenue.

A thing of beauty Is the proper term
for describing the new headquarters of
Mr.. Solon Jacobs, commercial agent of
the Central Railroad of Georgia. AS will
be remembered Mr.. Jacobs recently re-
comfortable place on Morris avenue.
This new abode has been handsomely
painted and decorated on the inside, and
is now a fit abode for even railroad
president.
Mr.. Jacobs Is a hustler and always
looking out for business and he knows
there Is nothing more winning in his line
OF business than to have comfortable
a artsrs in which to invite his friends
and nafrOnH.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
BUCK AND CUNNINGHAM
Had Their Heads Together in Atlanta Yes
terday-N either Will Talk.

Jefuay-N e1tner w III Ialk.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 29.-The manager
of the populist state campaign. Mr.. John
Cunningham, and the leader of the re-
publican party in Georgia, Col. A. e.
Buck, had a conference today in the lat
ter's office. What effect this conference
may have upon the present situation in
Georgia Is natter yet to be determined.
Both gentlemen have been asked about
the matter, but neither has given an an
swer that throws any light on the ques-
ton.
The conference was of course a private
one and what transptred will not be
known unless one of the two gentlemen
sees fit to give 1t publicity. When asked
about the conference Mr.. Cunningham
said:
"rhere was no significance in 1t.
wanted to ask Colonel Buck a question,
and dropped over to see him to get an
answer. That is all"
Merely friendly call" said Colonel
Buck. Dropped in for the sake of court
esy. You know that / calledeon Mr.. Cum
nngham a few days ago merely to pay
my respects. He has returned the COM
pliment. OF course you have heard ru-
mors about the republicans of Georgia
combining with the gold democrats, with
the populists, with that and the other.
All understanding more. Nothing is so
full of rumors as politics. The world Is
full of rumors, but what do they amount
to?"
Mr. Cunningham is doing all In his
power to prevent the republican Vote
from going TO Governor Atkinson. Colo
mel Buck Is recognized the most dnflu-
ential republican in the state, and his in
fiuence i'm favor of Wright and against
Atkinson Is earnestly desired by the man
ager of the populist campaign. Up to this
time Colonel Buck has persistently re-
fused to take any part in the state CAM
paign. He Us devoting himself exclusive
ly to the advancement of Major McKin-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
CAMPAIGN OF THE GENERALS.
They Make a Demonstration in Force at
Bryan's Home,

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 29.-The coming of
the union generals who are making a
tour of western states In the interest of
the republican ticket was made the oc-
caslon of a large political demonstra-
tion. An escort of cavalry and veterans
met the generals at $50 o'clock and the
state capitol was utilized for an informal
reception. The generals were distributed
at three meeting places. General Sickles
and Alger at the Lansing theater, General
Stewart of Pennsylvania and ex-senator
Manderson at the Funke opera house and
General Howard and Corporal Tanner at
republican headquarters
Carriages were in waiting, and as soon
as one speaker had concluded he was
taken to the other hail. Overflow meet
ings were also held at the court house
and Bohannans hall. The speeches were
short, but earnest, devoted more to pa
triotism than extreme partisanship.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
WILL CARLISLE AGREE?
He Is Asked to Divide Time With Senator
Blackburn for the -Four Speeches
in Kentucky,

Louisville, KY, Sept 29.-It was decid-
ed today by the democratic state central
committee to ask for a division of time
between Secretary Carlisle and Senator
j. c. s. Blackburn for the four speeches
the secretary of the treasury is to deliver
In Kentucky.
Maj. P. p. Johnston, chairman of the
committee mailed letter this afternoon
to Secretary Carlisle stating that Senator
Blackburn requests a division of time
with him. Major Johnston refused to
give out a copy of the letter for publica-
ton. 1t is not thought here that Mr..
Carlisle will agree to the request
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
bUSHEL VS., THE YARD STICK
Enemy's Argument Is CIeverly
Turned Upon Himself
FARMER GIVES TWO FOR ONE
Under the Beautiful Working of the Single
and Shining Standard
MORE INSTANCES OF ITS DEADLY WORK
Mr. Bryan's Brief but Felicitous Speech at
Jersey City Full of New Thought.
Denies That He Has Aban-
doned Ohio.
FARMER GIVES TWO FOR ONE
MORE INSTANCES OF ITS DEADLY WORK

New York, Sept 29.-The headquarters
of the democratic state committee at the
Bartholdi hotel was a scene of the great
est activity early this morning Hun
dreds of people were there, and all had
come for the express purpose of seeing
Mr.. Bryan, but very few, unless they
proved that they had business with him,
met with success.
Mr.. Bryan, who had retired very late
last night did not arise until $780, and
while at breakfast read his mail. AT 1915
he gave an audience to the newspaper
men in his rooms on the second floor of
the hotel. Mr.. Bryan stood in the center
of the room and shook hands with each
man as he entered. When asked if he
had abandoned the state of Ohio, as one
of the papers had stated this morning,
he answered that if he had he did not in
tend telling any reporters about it,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
ROCKFORD.
Only One Week of Circuit Court Protract-
ed Meeting in Progress.

Rockford, Sept. 29.-(Special Corre-
spondence.)- MIR. T. L d. Wilson, who
lives six miles west of town, had the mis-
fortune to get his leg broken while wrest-
ling with some friends last Saturday.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
the Methodist church.
We hear of a few men in, this county
who will not support the Chicago ticket,
but they are few and far between" and
will hardly be missed in November.
Circuit court convenes here on the 18th
of October. Only one week will be had
this time because of light docket.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
Spread of London Cabmen' = Strike.

London, Sept. 29.-The strike of the
London cabmen is spreading rapidly.
There are now 1900 cab drivers out and
the number is fast increasing. The
drivers struck against the operation of a
system by which only privileged cabs are
allowed to solicit passengers at the rail-
way stations
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
POWERS ARE UNANIMOUS
In Support of the Attitude of the French
Minister Toward the Porte.

In support OF the Attituoe oi the 'rehch
Minister Toward the Porte.
Paris, Sept. 29-It is announced upon
semi official authority that the foreign
diplomats at Constantinople are unan-
imous in their support of the attitude
taken by M. Cambon, the French am
bassador to the porte, which they belieye
is likely to reduce the acuteness of the
situation. In recent audience with the
sultan M. Cambon Informed his majesty
of the feeling of uneasiness which the
recent anarchy In Constantinople has
caused in Europe. declared that a repeti-
tion Of the disorders would lead to Eu-
ropean Intervention, advised the sultan
to exercise clemency to bring about
pacification of the Armenians and de-
manded the release of the thousands Of
innocent persons who were in prison, the
convoking of the Armenian assembly for
the election of a patriarch and the execu-
ton of the reform which his majesty has
promised.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
Amite City Expecting Attack.

New Orleans, La, Sept 29-
News from Amite City says the
court house is surrounded by an
armed posse of one hundred men and the
Hammond militia. The attack is ex-
pected to come from independence. A
crowd is reported gathering to march up
here. All business is suspended.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
STILL ON.

Strike Of Dispatchers on the Northern Pa
cifc-Frelght Trains Stalled.
Toronto, Ont, Sept. 29.-Despatches
from various points on the Canadian Pa
cific railway indicate that the strike of
train dispatchers along the line of the
road is still on. All the freight trains
are said to be stalled, but passenger
trains are moving as usual.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
Net Gold in the Treasury

Washington, Sept 29-The net gold in
the treasury at the close of business to-
day was slz2. .063,813. The days WITH
drawaJs at New York were $150,000.
There was deposited in exchange for cur
rency today at New York 100000 In gold.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
TWO BULLETS IN HER BRAIN.
William Lee Stays His Paramonr in Fit OF
Jealous Fury

ST. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 2s.-In fit of jeal-
GUS fury William Lee, alias Broseau, shot
and instantly killed Jennie Jones, a
young woman with whom he had been
living at 1921 north Eleventh street. at
l O'Clock this afternoon. Two bullets
pierced the womans brain. Lee was ar
rested shortly after the murder.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
FIGHTING IN MAsHoNALAND.
British Forces Were Hemmed IN by Ma
tives for Ten Hours

London, Sept 29.-The government has
received despatch from Port Salisbury
stating that serious fighting lasting three
days has taken place In Mashonaland
near Mazeo. The British, the telegram
says, were hemmed In by the natives for
ten hours No details of the fight are
given except. the statement that two
British officers were wounded.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-30
London's New Lord Mayor

London, Sept. 29.-Alderman George
Faudel Phillips was elected Lord Mayor
of London today.