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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
MEETS WITH APPROVAL.
The Plan to Unite the Two Revolutionary So
cieties s-Resolutions We're
Adopted.
morrow.

Savannah, Ca, April 20--The triennial
meeting of the general society of the
Sons of the Revolution met here today.
The meeting was presided over by Cen
eral President John Lee Carroll ex-gov-
ernor of Maryland. The most important
matter considered was the question of
union with the national society of the
Sons of the Revolution, which, after con-
siderable discussion and objection from
the Georgia society to the prohibition
against collateral descendants, was final
ly unanimously passed. The following
are The resolutions:
whereas, The existence of two separate
societies with Identical objects and near
ly identical names, where one strong So
ciety alone ought to exist, to-wit: Sons
of the Revolution and Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, is an anomaly which
perpIexes the public mind, exctes dis
trust OF both societies, provokes injurious
comment, alienates the sympathy of very
many descendants of revolutionary an
cestors whose aid is needed and seriously
interferes with the patriotic work to
which both these societies are sincerely
and equally devoted; and,
Whereas. Consolidation of these two
societies into single society on the basis
of a constitution and plan of union which
had been previously agreed upon at sep
arate NEE -ings of the general society of
Sons of the revolution ana the national
society of Sons of the American Revolu-
ton In the city of New York, February
16, 1893, failed on account of sagreement
as to tn submission of the original Gre
dentials and applications of all the men,
bers Of all their respective state societies
to fresh examination and revision, in
accordance with the provisions of the
new constitution agreed upon as a neces-
sary preliminary to enrolling members
of the new consolidated society; and
whereas, The necessity Of this parlia-
mentary examination and revision of the
proposed new society Is to be exclusively
composed, and known to be exclusively
composed. of actual descendants Of reyo-
lutionary ancestors, ought to be self
evident; therefore
Resolved, That we, the general society
of the Sons of the Revolution, convened
In Savannah on the goth of April, 1896.
hereby proffer, sincerely and fraternally.
a standing Invitation to the national So
ciety = Sons OF the American Revolution
to crft- yfth us In single general So
city acc riding to the terms of union
which were unanimously agreed upon at
the separate meetings of the two exist
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Wants an American Registry.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 20.-The steam
er Bermuda, which has become so well
known in connection with an alleged
Cuban filibustering expedition, and
whose manager John d. Hart, First Mate
Edward Murphy and late captain, John
O'Brien, are under $1,000 each for trial
at the United States court in New
York for aiding in the expedition, will
probably leave this port for Jamaica on
Wednesday. Tomorrow the vessel will
undergo an annual inspection by the
United States inspectors This will be
directed mainly toward her passeng or
carrying capa city.
Mr. Hart said today that congress will
shortly be petitioned to change the regis
try of the Bermuda from English 10
Am srican. The owners of the steamer
do not anticipate any trouble I'm secur-
ing the change. Captain Samuel Hughes,
who was prominently Identified with the
Laurada case at Charleston, s. c., will
command the vessel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
DECATUR.
The Election Fever Not Yet Over-Con
struction of a Tannery.


Decatur, April 90 0-(Special 1.-THE
weather temperature stood at 92 degrees,
the highest for last week. The water in
the Tennessee is gradually sinking to low
water mark.
The Luxe Pryor Jr., arrived on the
evening of the 18th from Bridgeport,
Tenn. with twelve passengers, fifty-four
bales of cotton and miscellaneous freight.
The r. C. Gunter left. the wharf at an
early hour, but returned ater, bringing
an assignment of eighty-SeVen bales OF
cotton for Landman & Co., Baltimore.
The fishing season on the Tennessee Is
affording some fine game for METERS and
anglers and several flockS of wild ducks
have appeared along the river front.
Interest prevailed here during the In
terim of the meeting of the primaries on
the 18th nd the county conventions over
the state on the 18th instant and until
the Montgomery Advertiser and the State
Herald, the leading news organs in the
gubernatorial contest, rea ched this city
on the 10Th instant, in which the one
finally conceded and the other claimed
the nomina ton of Capt. Joseph F. john
ston for governor of the state, which
nothing can now prevent save
death alone. On the subject of
the gubernatorial nomination the
thought of the people of Decatur was
laconically expressed by a firm friend
of Mr. Clarke a few days ago when ap-
preached Oh the subject: "There are no
Clarke and Johnston men now; they are
all democrats" An unusual amount of
public satisfacti has been expressed in
the hearty and able manner in which the
Montgomery Advertiser, looked upon
here as one of the most trusted and ably
edited journals, has come to Captain
Johnston's support
The largest sole leather tannery in the
United States, now under construction
In New Decatur, is pushing its buildings
in that city to completion.
The Decatur Epworth league held its
semi-annual meeting for the election of
officers last night. All the incumbents
were reelected and Misses Edith West
and Anna L. Harris and Mr.. Gus Harris
were chosen delegates to the state Ep-
worth league convention, which meets at
Opelika.
AT the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Beck
ert Second avenue, New Decatur, on the
event >g of the 18th at s clock, Miss Kate
M Schaeffer was married to Mr.. Walter
F. Nelson, Rev. It. ]. Allison of the First
Presbyterian church, this city, offciat-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson will reside on
Fourth avenue, New Decatur.
The Rev James Snedecor of the Amer
lean Bible society fer this state preached
at the First Methodist Episcopal church,
. south. and organized local board. DR..
Anson west was made president, r. T. }.
Allison vice-president, ]. Loranz secre-
tary and trea Surer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
GREENSBORO.
Echoes OF the County Convention-Eale
County for Free Silver.

Echoes of the County Convention-Eale
County for Free Silver.
Greensboro, April 20--tSpecial)--Th
late county convention was the most
harmonious that has been held in this
county for years. The smoke of battle
has cleared away and the democracy of
the county presents solid and united
front for Johnston against the common
enemy. There are no Clarke men and
no Johnston men, but only democrats
who are determined to win victory at
the August election.
The peoples party held q mass conven-
ton in Greensboro on Saturday, and, not
withstanding the boast of the leader of
the party that not less than 200 would at
tend, only about twenty put in an ap-
pearance. 1t was the tamest, most spir-
itless and disappointing affair 1t has ever
been our good fortune to witness. After
organizing and electing four delegates
TO the state convention the speaker got
up and, after apologizing for the small
ness of the crowd, moved that the con-
vention adjourn to meet at Liberty
nations for county officers. The failure
of the meeting shows that the great bulk
of the populites, who voted in the prima-.
ries, intend to stand by their implied
pledges and vote for Johnston in August.
MIR. George Nabors. chairman of the ex-
ecutfve committee, sent in his resigna-
tion and Judge Hobson was elected in
his stead Mr.. Majors voted in the pri-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Totally Insolyent,

Chicago ILL.,, April 20 On a bill filed
in the circuit court today charging the
Southern Hardwood company, at sos
Center avenue, with intent to defraud
it's creditors and failure to pay loan,
Judge Hanecy appointed the Chicago
Title and Trust company receivers, and
ordered the affairs of the company wound
up, provided an examination by the re-
ceivers showed that such a course was
advisable. The company was organized
in 1888. The company did an enormous
business in Chicago and throughout the
country, but since March 30, 1896. 1t
has been totally insolvent and utterly
unable to do business
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
TOM PRICE SWUNG UP.
He Was but Recently Discharged From tn
Penitentiary.

He was but Recently discharged from lne
Penitentiary.
Charleston, S. c.. April 20.-A special
to the News and Courier from Kershaw
S. c., says:
Tom Price was lynched near Westville
last night. He was a recently discharged
convict from York county, and his dis
charge was in his pocket when he was
caught. He was sentenced by Judge
grand larceny for a term of three years
The Barfield children, aged IL and 16
were travelling on the public road. Price
followed them some distance, when they
turned off, and he cut across so as to in
tercept them. He took the little boys
hat and coat and shot him. The girl,
aged 16, screamed and ran, and he fired
twice at her, both balls passing through
her dress. He was caught yesterday near
Camden and brought back. He was fully
identified by the children, and had the
hat and coat still in his possession. He
confessed his crime, and was lynched at
8 O'Clock last night at the place where
the crime was committed. The little boy,
1t is thought will die. He was shot in
the chest with 3S Smith & Wesson car
fridge. There is no doubt that the man
intended to outrage the girl. His body
was still hanging when last heard from
today.
Mr. Barfleld Is a very respectable farm
er. The lynching occurred two miles
north of Westville, Kershaw county, on
the line of the Ohio River and Charles
ton railroad.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21

ing societies in New York February IS.
1898, amended by striking from the third
paragraph of article 3, which provided
for the admission of collaterals; provid-
ed, that prior to such actual union the
membership rolls of all the state societies
of both the existing societies, together
with all the original credentials and ap-
plications on which membership has
been granted, shall be submitted for
fresh examination and revision to a
competent and disinterested committee,
so constituted by mutual agreement of
the general officers as to command the
entire confidence of both the united So
cieties; and provided further, that this
committee shall be empowered and in
structed to erase the name of any MEM
ber on the roll of any state society by
whose credentials and applications 1t
would appear that he is not entitled to
membership under such requirements
of article of the constitution agreed
upon at New York February 16, 1893, as
relate to direct descendants, to the end
that membership in the consolidated So
ciety shall be indubitabie proof of de-
scent from one or more revolutionary
ancestors.
Resolved, That the secretary of the
general society of the Sons of the Revo-
luton be instructed to transmit a copy
of these resolutions to the secretary of
the national society of the Sons of the
American Revolution, with an expression
of our hopes that they will be received
with the same frank and kindly spirit
in which they are sent.
The matter of the next place of meet
ing was left by resolution to the general
officers. The following officers were
unanimously elected for the ensuing
three years General president, Hon.
John Lee Carroll of the Maryland society;
general vice president, G. d. W. Vroom
of the New Jersey society; second gen
era1 vice president, John Screven of Sa-
vannah; general secretary. James Nor
timer Montgomery of the New York so
ciety; general treasurer, Richard Mccall
Cadwallader of the Pennsylvania So
ciety; general assistant treasurer, Henry
L. Cade of the Missouri society; general
chaplain, Rt. Rev. Henry Benjamin
Whippe of the Minnesota society," bishop
of Minnesota; general historian, Theo-
dorus Bailey Myers Mason, United States
navy, Washington, d. c.
The delegates tonight were the guests
of the Georgia society at a dinner given
at the DeSoto hotel. Among the speak
erS were Ex-Governor Carroll and Hon.
Charles Henry Jones of Philadelphia
The delegates leave tomorrow at noon
to return to their homes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
MARION.
Social and Literary Events Clarke Mer
Join the Johnston Column.

Social and Literary Events Clarke Men
Join the Johnston Column.
Marion, April 20.-(Special.) MIR. j. I.
Fitzgerald cashier of the Marion Cen
trail bank, left Saturday morning on
trip for rest and recreation.
The Philomathic Literary society of
the Marion Military institute held its
annual celebration on Friday night in
the chapel of the institute. The occasion
was graced by the presence of a very
large audience, who appeared to appre-
ciate the efforts of the young men. Presl-
dent r. C. French presided with mucn
dignity. Mr. s. H. Green was the de-
claimer. The subject for debate was,
"Should Alabama Adopt an Educational
Qualification for Suffrage" On the af-
firmative side were Cadets Joseph r.
Aringer and w. r. Looney and on the
negative side Cadets William ID. Martin
and M B. Boyd. The judges decided
that the affirmative side had the best or
the argument. The young ladies' or the
Judson and Seminary furnished the mu-
sic for the evening.
are in bloom the girls are out in spring
garb, corn and cotton are growing and
fiourishing, and everything is lovely III
nature and in politics.
The Clarke men in this beat, who made
such hard fight for their man, but VINO
were defeated, now declare themselves
good Johnston men and ready to help
elect him in August. And they mean
what they say. too. There has been no
bad feeling aroused in this county, ana
every democrat will work cheerfully and
harmonously for the ticket headed by
Joe Johnston.
For the past month the negroes have
been manfestng a more active interest
in notifies than for many years. Ihey
ore holding frequent meetings in different
parts of the county, and are evidently
being aroused by their leaders to take
some part in the coming elections this
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
SNOW HILL.
Johnston's Victory Signal in the Black Bel
Counties.

Counties.
Snow Hill, April 20.-(Special)-The
sentiments of old Grandma last week in
frankly acknowledging defeat and prom
ising a hearty support to Captain john
ston Is commendable. The old lady over
estimated her ability. She made good
fight, but against odds she was power
less to overcome. Her excuse as to what
she would have done had the bars not
been let down does not meet with my
approval.
MY observation and the result of the
vote in the old Fourth district does not
bear the old lady out in her assertion.
There are perhaps fewer populists in
the Fourth district than in any other five
counties in the state, and from informa-
ton the populsts took but little stock in
the primaries. So you perceive 1t was a
fight to finish amongst the black belt
democracy in these five counties. with
clean victory in every county for Joe
Johnston. None know Joe Johnston bet
ter than the working democrats of the
old Fourth district, and we have at last
rewarded him for his invaluable services
to US in the past. e4 s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21

Chicago, ILL.,, April 20.-The democratic
state central committeee selected Peoria
as the place and June 20 as the date for
holding the democratic convention. The
call was issued on the basis of the vote
cast in the presidential election of 1892.
which is a victory for the gold element,
as it gives Cook county larger repre-
sentation than that under the vote Of
1894.
Members of the committee insist that
they acceded to the request of the anti
free silver element to make the appoint
ment on the basis of Cleveland vote of
1892 which gives Cook county third of
the convention, on the ground that the
more delegates present the better 1t
will be for Altgeld and silver.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
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The Old Board Got Left.

DesMoines, Ia. April 20.-The mayor
and city council stole a march on the re-
firing city government this morning. The
new officials met at o'clock and were
sworn in, instead of waiting until after
noon, as had been expected. The old
council adjourned Saturday evening till
this morning with an ordinance pending
giving a twenty year franchise to the
Bell Telephone company. The action Of
the new administration defeats the ordi-
nance
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
TIED HIS VICTIM.
A Young Brute Hung for His Diabolica1
Crime.

Warren, Ark. April 20.-Saturday
morning jeff Gardner, a negro 21 years
old, went to the home of Joseph Burrows,
who lives a few miles north of this town.
and, finding no one there but children, he
took a gun and scared the younger chill
dren, having previously fastened the eId-
est girl with rope. He then carried his
victim to the Saline bottoms, where she
was bound and kept for several hours
1t was late In the afternoon before they
were found. When the negro was or
dered to surrender he attempted to run
and w.S shot in the leg. He did not deny
anything. and only wanted to know what
they were going to do with him. He wal
Iynched Saturday night. The girl is in
critical condition.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
BLOUNTSVILLE.

Protracted Meeting in Progress--Democrats
All for Johnston Now.
Blountsville, April 20.-(Special)-Pol-
itics has given away to the great revival
going on at the Methodist church. DR..
Davis is preaching to packed houses, and
yesterday there was an overflow of .peo-
pie. Forty or fifty persons knelt around
the altar for prayer, and several were
converted. The meeting will continue
several days.
All democrats are Johnston men now,
and we think that Blount will wheel back
into the democratic column.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
A Fine Mare Killed.

Gallatin, Tenn, April 20-Some un-
known persons went to the stable of Capt.
Harry Shafter proprietor of the cele-
bra ted Peytonia stock farm a. this place,
and killed one of his valuable brood
mares. Lucy Brce. which was worth $10,-
900. All of her colts Were winners last
fall. The stable In which Bishop Worth s
$4,000 horse was kept was burned and
ha hnrsa parishad
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Spain Is Satisfied.

Paris. April 20.-A dispatch from Mad
rid to the Temps says that a speech from
the throne, which will be delivered in
the cortes May II, will declare the entire
satisfaction OF the Spanish government
with the attitude of the government at
Washington towards Cuba. The speech
will also announce the intention of the
government to grant to Cuba greater
amount of local power In the administra-
tion of affairs In the island. but will not
grant nolit' autonomy nor any revis-
ion Of the tariff. (
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
salvation Army Troubles.

ST. Paul. Mimi, April 20.--The visit of
Booth-Tucker has had the effect of com
pletely disintegrating the Salvationists
here. Nearly 80 per cent of the members
have declared for Ballington Booth, and
only await his arrival or that of one of
his officials to make known their position.
They say Booth-Tucker's English ways
have caused the change in sentiment.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Union Plumbers Strike.

Chicago, April 20. Ali the union
plumbers employed by the various beer
pump houses In the city went on a strike
this morning. Seven firms and two
brewing companies were affected. The
object of the strike is to compel the beer
pump firms to employ none but union
men. pay 1915 per day in wages and
sign an agreement made by the Master
Plumbers association and Plumbers un-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
FLORENCE.
Excitement Created by Blazing Mule
Dashing Into a Hay Loft.

Dashing Into Hay Loft.
Florence April 20.-(Special.)-A bfaz-
ing mule created excitement last night
The mule escaped from burning barn,
and as he dashed through the streets
with his hair ablaze he was gwen wide
BERTH He finally ran into livery stable
and created panic among the hands
running upstairs into the hay loft while
still on fire He was extinguished before
the hay caught fire. The barn from which
the mule escaped belonged to Probate
Judge Mcclure. A horse was burned in
the barn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21
Six Hundred M en- Strike

Hartford City. Ind. April 20--rhe
glass blowers of the Hartford City Win
dow Glass company refused to go to
work last evening because blower had
been discharged in violation OF the agree.
ment with their union. Six hundred men
are thrown out Of work.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-21

adopted this course toward you and your
supporters, and it had a happy effect
You took the stump and rendered most
excellent service in favor of my election,
and now, though another worthy demo-
crat and not myself, was your competi-
tor it Is my turn to serve you and the
party in like manner. / assure you that
/ will do all l can for the election of the
ticket of which you will be the honored
head. 1 am, very truly yours,
VIM. c. OATES.
Montgomery County Convention.
Montgomery's county convention, after
four days of diligent balloting, nominated
Hon. Charles Pollard of this city as tax
assessor. The tangle commenced to be
unraveled by the retirement of Mr.. Clis-
by. Finally Mr.. Belser dropped out,
leaving only Mr.. Eubank and Captain
Pollard in the race, and the next ballot
resulted Pollard, 1909; Eubank, 120A.
Captain Pollard's friends are greatly de-
lighted.
1t has been tacitly understood from
the first that no resolutions touching the
financial question or the present national
administra ton should be introduced but
at the last moment a Clarke delegate, in
order to embarras the sound money"
men who supported Johnston, introduced
a resolution indorsing the national and
state administrati tions. A motion to adj
journ was promptly made and carried
by a vote of 1861 to 691a.
AS one of the delegates said to your
correspondent on leaving the hall, I'VE
would have taken pleasure in indorsing
the Oates administration, but we did not
like its eutanglements."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-09-03
When His Nerve Failed.

The cruelties of the French revolution
lose nothing by the manner in which
Baron Ferdinand Rothschild has de-
scribed them in his book:
''By far the most wantonly savage Of
the Republican commissioners was Le-
bon, who exercised the powers of pro.
consul at Arras. The Marquis de Well
fort was lying bound under the knife of
the guillotine when Lebon, who was
looking on from the balcony of neigh
boring house, made sign to suspend
the execution. The mob, fancyjng he
meant to pardon the condemned man,
were greatly surprised at such unwont-
ed clemency on his part. Lebon, how
ever, took newspaper from his pocket,
read out long account of o victory the
Republican army had just gained and
ended by shouting to the marquis, vii.
lain. 60 and inform your friends of the
news of our victories.
''Michelet relates that man known
for his colossal strength and iron nerve
betted that he would stand by and see
the executions from first to last without
faltering For some time he unfiinch.
ingly bore the sight but when q young
girl named Nichole, mere child, STEP
ped forward, lay down on the plank
and gently asked the executioner, Am
] right this way3' his brain reeled and
he dropped in dead faint