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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
OUTSIDERS AT THE DOORS.
Sergeant-at-Arms Martin Reaches Yer,
Wise Conclusion.


Wise Conclusion.
Chicago, ILL.,, June 26-The sub-commit-
tee on general arrangements, press and
telegraphic facilities for the national
democratic convention. consisting of Ma
tional Secretary Sheerin of Indiana, Mr..
Wall of Milwaukee, Shirley of Louisville
and Prather of st. Louis, assembled at
the Palmer house at IL o'clock for the
purpose of further considering the mat
ters under their charge. 1t was stated
that the applications for press seats were
largely in excess of those of the st. Louis
convention. and that a pruning down to
meet the facilities would be necessary.
t Sergeant-at-Arms Martin was called in,
and behind closed doors the sub-commit-
tee discussed his announced determine
deputy sergeants-at-arms and all other
officials having control of entrances from
applicants outside of the city
During a brief recess at noon Colonel
Prather said Colonel Martin has the
proper idea. We do not want people on
the doors who can be approached or who
will utilize their opportunity to admit
friends and acquaintances without the
presentation of tickets. This convention
must not be run by outsiders, and the
only way to confine the attendance to
those who are entitled to admission is to
put strangers on the doors who will
strictly attend to business I believe
Colonel Martin Is right in the stand he
has taken, and the committee will sus-
tain him -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
UNDER THE HAMMER, LIKELY
Judge Goff Orders Norfolk and
Western Sold.
DATE TO BE DETERMINED /
The Upset Price Is ss,oOo,OoO, With Cert
fled Check for S25O,OOo on the Side. :
ALL PROPERTY OF THE ROAD INCLf =
solvent and Foreclosure Is Ordered
Because of Default of Interest
Ten Days Grace Allowed.

Norfolk. Va, June 26.-Hon. Nathan
Goff, judge of the United States circuit
court, today entered a decree ordering
the sale of the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. He appointed George e. Bowden
and Charles Sharp, both of Norfolk, as
special masters to sell the road ON day
or days to be fixed by them. The sale
will take place at the depot of the rail-
road company in Norfolk. The lowest
bid must not be less than $3,000,O0O, and
no bid can be received without deposit
in cash or certified check of 100000, or
100000 par value of bonds, and the sue
cessful bidder must deposit at once $780,
900 in cash or check, or $75O,000 in bonds.
The decree declares the company wholly
insolvent and the foreclosure Is ordered
because of default in the payment of In
terest on what Is known as the 100-year
mortgage, which is of date October 20,
1889. This mortgage was for the issue of
bonds to the amount of $16, 100000, under
which the decree states there is a pres
ent neutrality-suspicious., coupons
and notwithstanding $17,52S. .72S.20.
The decree states that the said 10O-y year
mortgage Is a valid and subsisting lien
on all property of the road and it's
prdhcheS, iHciuuiHS RULING Stock, HOdL-
ing property, shops, stations, lands,
piers, warehouses, elevators, etc. The
lien of said 108-year mortgage is SUBJ
ject, however, to certain other mort-
cages.
The style of the suit under which this
decree is rendered is "the Fidelity In-
surance, Trust and Safe Deposit COM
pany and the Mercantile company, COM
plainants. VS.. the Norfolk and Western
Railroad company, defendant"
Ten days are allowed in which to mako
surety and avoid the sale, which when
made must be at auction Of the road as
an entirety
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
CONVENTION FORESHADOWS.
| Mr.. GORMAN WILL NOT GO.
NO CHANCE TO STEM THE SILVER TIDE
He Believes That Free Silver Candidate VIII
Be Nominated, Whose Initials Are
Horace Boies.

Baltimore, June Ex-senator German
will positively not go to Chicago for the
national convention. He does not think
there is any chance at this late hour to
stem the free silver tide. but believes that
a free silver candidate will be nominated.
Asked whom he thought the democrats
would nominate he replied: .Tt looks like
Boies.''
As soon as the senator made known his
final decision Chairman Talbot of the
democratic state committee designated
Ex-State Treasurer Spencer C. Jones to
serve as delegate at large in place of
Charles G. Homer, who declined to serve.
The place has been held open to German
for some days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Decision Deferred.

Philadelphia, June 26.-United States
Commissioner Craig today further post
poned until July 10 his decision as to
whether or not John D. Hart, the reput--
ed head Of the Hart steamship line, and
Cant. Edward G. Reilly of the steamer
Bermuda should be held for action of the
grand jury at Jacksonville, Fla. Hart
and Reilly were arrested here-at the m
stance of the Spanish consul at Jackson
VILE on the charge of fitting out and en-
gaging in a Cuban filibustering expedi-
tion which started from that port in
A x.~fI
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
rro Be Reoeiued in stxla.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 26.-Preparations are
being made in Chicago to have delega-
tions of the Iroquois club and other dem
ocratic organizations meet incoming dele
cations to the national democratic con-
ventfon. Wherever delegations arrive IN
body an effort viii be. made to meet
sisting OF marching club and a band Of
music to escort them to their respective
headquarters Chairmen of delegations
which have decided to come to Chicago
In a body should write or telegraph the
train and time of their arrival to Mr..
Harry wilkinson, secretary of the recep-
tion committee at the Iroquois club, Chi
cago. They will be notified In return of
the specific preparations made for their
reception. Delegates not coming In a body
will be met by committeeman and direct
made to the reception committee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
THE MENACE OF CUBA.
Special Precautions to Be Taken by the Ma.
rne Hospital Service to Bar Out Ysl-
low Fever.

Washing ton, June 26.-The most alarm
ing report from Cuba with respect to yell
low fever comes from Sagua la Grande,
where the marine hospital service is ad-
vised by it's last report that there are
forty-one cases and four deaths. It is
expected that in very short time the
fever will become epidemic, and If 1t does
not become virulent in the city of Hava-
ma all previous experiences will be set
aside The department has, however, re-
ceived no advices to the effect that chol-
era has appeared anywhere else on the
island.
The present war and its relation to the
sanitary condition of Cuba Is referred to
in the last annual report of Surgeon Cen
eral Wyman, and the statements then
made will represent the conditions of this
summer, only in more aggravated FORM
On this subject General Wyman then
said that the insurrection had interfered
to a great extent with the transmission
of exact information of the disturbed
provinces and the normal condition of
health in the state. ana had been largely
modified by the presence Of great body
of non-immune Spanish soldiers. These
persons have taken the disease and add
ed to the number of cases annually prev
alent In that island. The difficulties ex-
perienced last summer will be met with
again this year. Accurate knowledge as
to the. number of troops stricken with
the disease is denied by the Spanish gov
ernment. The reports from Havana last
year showed total of 1888 cases and a
mortality of 30 per cent.
This summer special precautions will
be taken to prevent the introduction
from Cuba into the United States of yell
low fever. Each of the four revenue cut
ters patrolling the Florida coast carries
sanitary inspectors to intercept fishing
smacks and other vessels coming direct
from Cuba with no intent to enter legally
any port of entry, and also for the pur-
pose of intercepting any returning fill
clustering expedition or refugees seeking
to land surreptitiously. Sanitary in
spectors either have been or will be sta
toned permanently in Havana and San
tiago, and such inspectors win be sent
to every seaport of Cuba to report to the
marine hospital service of the prevalence
of yellow fever.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Case Against Munez Dismissed.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 26.-The case
of the United States against Col. Emilio
Nunez, the Cuban patriot, charged with
aiding in fitting out the expedition which
is alleged. to have left this port on April
27 for Cuba, came to an abrupt end today
by the United States attorney asking for
the dismissal of the accused. Colonel
Nunez and his counsel Horatio Rubens
of New York, insisted on a hearing or a
dismissal of the case. The government
witnesses were not present, owing to
having been detained in Philadelphia
to testify in the case against John ID.
Hart and Captain Reilly in connection
with the same affair United States At
torney Frank Clark asked for a continu-
ance until after the hearing of the case
against Nunez and Hart In New York
on Monday, but as Nunez has been un-
der arrest here since last Saturday and
the case has been continued from day to
day at the request of the government.
Commissioner Eagan refused to grant
any further continuance. The govern
ment could not proceed without the pres
ence OF the witnesses and asked that the
case be dismissed, but gave notice that
another warrant would be issued for the
arrest of Nunez after the case in New
York was disposed of. Colonel Nunez
and his attorney will leave for New York
tomorrow morning.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

sary of Carabesci protested in writing.
Harrison insisted and the sub-commis-
sary took him to the post of Eldorado
AS soon as the government was Informed
thereof 1t ordered the release of Harrison
and asked details"
The post of Eldorado referred to in the
cablegram is directly across the river
from the British station of Uruan. The
dispatch confirms the impression that the
Venezuelans were not at fault and that
the status quo observed for several years
was broken by the Harrison surveying
party. Secretary Olney will notify Sir
Julian Pauncefote of Harrison's prompt
release and the circumstances under
which he was arrestnd
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Mr.. JORDAN Is WoRRTED.
Gold Shippers Show Preference for Coin
Over Bars

New York, June 26.-Conrad N. Jordan,
the assistant United States treasurer. in
vited representatives of several foreign
exchange houses to a conference with
him at the sub-treasury this afternoon.
The recent large shipments Of gold to
Germany have been in coin. and Mr.. Jor-
dan wanted to find out what was neces-
sary to have them made in gold bars so
as to save the expense Of minting. 1t was
suggested that q reduction In the pre-
MUM charged by the government for
bars from X to 1-16 of per cent might
have the desired result. Mr.. Jordan said
he would communicate with the treasury
department.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
PLAYED WITH POWDER.
Little Willie Joyner Is Dead After Blowing
Up the Hotel and Store.

Up the Hotel and Store.
Chattanooga, June 26.---A terrific ex-
plosion of blasting powder at Petros,
Tenn, railway station for state con-
vict mines at Brushy mountain, yester-
day afternoon demolished the general
store and hotel kept by Sam Joyner.
Several kegs of powder which were
stored in the building were evidently ig-
nited by Willie Joyner, the little son of
the proprietor who was burned to death.
A stranger named Maiden was killed
and number of persons in the building
seriously injured. Mrs. Eliza Schubert,
manager of the hotel, was perhaps ia
tally hurt. A relief train with physicians
was dispatched to the scene of the acci-
dent from Hartman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
VACATION TIME.
How the Justices VIII Spend Their Period
of Rest.

Montgomery. June 26.--(Specfal. 1.-THE
supreme court adjourned last night, and
the judges are all prepared to take a
much needed rest. Judge Brickell will
go to his old home in Huntsville for a
short visit, after which he will go to
some mountain resort for a sojourn.
Judge Haralson will leave in a few days
for Blount where he will spend month
or more Judge Coleman will go first
to his home in Hale, and later on will
spend while at some resort. Judge
Mcclellan will spend week or two at
some seasbore resort and will then take
show evidences of hard and trying work,
and their proposed trips will do them q
vast deal of good.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Pacific MiIIa ta ahut Down.

Lawrence, Mass, June 26.-The agent
of the cotton department of the Pacific
mills made the following announcement
yesterday: THE cotton department of
the Pacific mills will be closed Friday
evening, July g. for three weeks and will
resume work again on July 20. This de-
cision is made independent of other
mills, because it Is the only way open
to manufacturers seeking relief for the
very unsatisfactory condition of the
trade at present in cotton goods" The
shut down will affect about $500 opera
tivas
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
ALABAMA JEWELLERS
Hold Short Session at Montgomery-Ol
N

Hold Short Session at Montgomery-Ohi-
GERS Elected.
Montgomery, June 26.-(Special.)- 1.-The
Alabama Jewellers association met here
in annual session today, a fair attend
ance being present. The session was a
short one,only perfunctory business being
transacted. Mr.. C. l.. Ruth of this city
was elected president and William Ro-
senstihl of Birmingham secretary. Mr..
Ruth was also elected delegate to the ma
tional convention of jewelers.. The next
place of meeting has not been selected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Rondo is not thought to be In the race
with such topweight, and the Prince with
the additional three pounds does not look
"a cinch, especially with Moskalonge In
the race carrying only 115 pounds.
The last named horse was here during
the last meeting, and although not such
a fine looking animal, proved himself
cool and speedy in a race.
Souff1e, with a prohibitive weight, does
not look dangerous, yet the results may
show differently.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Sheffield Results.

Chicago, June 26.-The talent Jared
considerably better at Sheffield today
than 1t did yesterday, as 1t dropped
heavily on four winning favorites and a
second choice. Summary:
I First race, five and half furiongs-
Melody, 95 Up. Clay, to s, won Sideolus
second, Virginia third. Time, 1:09h.
Z Second race, nine-sixteenths of mile
Siegfried, lis Murphy, to Q, won;
Thomas Payne second, DIR. Newman
third. Time, 0:56H.
Third race, five and a half furlongs--
Frank Jaubert, 96 (RandalD, to /, won;
Dixie Lee second, Maurel T. third. Time,
1903.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Serena,
90 Dorsey. 8 to /. won; May Gallop Sec
ond, Battledore third. Time, 1:29.
Fifth race, one mile and seventy yards
ELUSIVE, 90 Dorsey, even, won; Lang
don second. Eagle Bird third. Time, 1:46.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Helen, 12a
(Aorse), 2 to 1, won; Big Strive second,
Ardath third. Time, 1:15h.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Damocles. SO (Ruby), to 10, won; Favor
inc second, Bertha third. Time, 1:50A.
Fifth race, six and a half furlongs-
Harry Duke. 107 CWebster), 8 to g. won; /;
Gotham second, Mercury third. Time,
1:24H.
Sixth race, four and a half furlongs-
Royal Lancer, 10S IT. Murphy, 80 5,
won; Inca second, Horseshoe Tobacco
third. Time 0:57A
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
NO PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE.
The North Carolina Delegates Go to Chi
caro Uninstructed.

cago Uninstructed.
Raleigh, N. c., June 26.-The democrat
ic state convention ended its session at
490 o'clock this morning. The delegates
at large to Chicago are John R. Webster,
Thomas j. Jarvis, Edward j. Hale and
A. M. w. Waddell These and the dis
trict delegates go without instructions as
to presidential preferences, but are In
structed to vote as unit unfiinchingly
and at all hazards for the restoration or
silver.
The state ticket nominated Is: cyrus
b. Watson, governor; Thomas w. Mason,
lieutenant governor; Charles M. Cook,
secretary of state; Robert H. Furman,
auditor; Benjamin F. Aycock, treasurer;
Frank l. Osborne, attorney general; john
G. Scarborough. superintendent OF public
instruction, and A. G. Avery and George
H. Brown, justices of the supreme court.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

washington, June 26,-Irving Ford, the
negro who murdered Elst Kreglo, a white
girl, May last in the suburbs Of this
city, near the national geological park.
was hanged at 11:30 this morning. Five
murderer was dead. But few spectators
were sadmitted and there were no Incl
dents OF 4 sensational character.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Montgomery, June 26-(Special)-
coroners jury which investigated the
lynching of Bill Westmoreland. the ne
gro who killed Farmer Gilchrist In
Lowndes county last Sunday, and who
was lynched on Tuesday night, has re-
turned its verdict, which Is that the
lynchipg was unlawfully done by parties
unknoWu
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

president of the German-American IT,
tie company, which failed short time
ago for over 100000, was indicted this
afternoon for obtaining money under
false pretenses
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Plum bers Strike in Atlanta.

Atlanta, June 26.-The strike of the
plumbers is causing some trouble to
builders, who are very busy now.
Plumbing on several buildings in course
of construction is at a standstill. The
strikers demand higher scale of wages
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
MILWAUKEE DERBY.
The RedoubtabIe Prince Lief Among the Start
ers for the $4,000 Purse-Hls
Company Is Good.

Much speculation is manifested locally
as to the result of the great Milwaukee
derby. which takes place today in the
city for which 1t is named. The talent
are backing Prince Lief, the twice crown
ed king, who is entered with 100 pounds
up,. three pounds more than he carried in
the run for the st. Louis derby. The
stake in today's event is worth $4,000 to
the winner. Following are the entries
and yUei0hfq.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
CAUGHT In THE JAM.
Tragic Death ofa Lumberman Near Brew
ton Thursday.

!. Montgomery June 26.-tSpecial.)-Tom
Reynolds. an intelligent young white
man in the employ Of the Smith-Dim-
mick Lumber company, was killed near
Brewton, Ala, yesterday while endeav-
oring to break jam of logs. He was
standing on a large log when 1t turned
with him. throwing him among the jam
med timbers. which crushed his life out.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
.Kuklux'' Shot

Savannah, Ca. June GA Lyons. Ga,
special to the Morning News says: Jul
Illus Bird, a white man, was shot and
killed by q negro last night at Cobbtown,
this county. Bird led party to "Ku-
kiux" the negro. When he knocked at
the door the negro shot through the door.
wounding him in the thigh. The crowd
then ran away and left Bird. The negro
then came out and shot him through the
body with Winchester rife. The negro
has gone to parts unknown.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
.I,atonia Results.

Z Latonia, KY, June 26.-The racing to-
day was made up of very poor lot, the
only race Of class, the fourth, being de-
clared off. The attendance was large
and the track good. Summary:
First race, six MISUNDERSTANDING "a
0utt), to 2. won; Mesh second, Crum-
bangh third Time, lit.
Second race, five furlongs-Ben Brown,
LOG CThorpe), IL to 5, won; Winker sec
ond. Risque third. Time. 1:0411.
Third race, one mlle-Partisan, 81
6omD, 8 to /, won; Station T. second,
Governor Boies third. Time, LACY.
@Fonrth race declared Off.
Fifth race, four and a half furlongs-
Thorn Blossom, los (Sherrer). to s, won;
TRUE Light second, Thanet third. Time,
0;57h-
Sixth race, six furlongs-Mobalaska
50 Oupee), to 1. won; Richfeld second,
The Merchant third. Time, 1:16z.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Providence, r. l.. June 26.-The Ions
dale company and b. b. & r. Knight have
signed the agreement to close their cotton
mills alternate weeks during July and
August
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
BOUND IN DEATH.
A Texas Mother browns Herself aud Three
Children.

San Antonio, Tex, June 26.-In Comal
county, north of here, Mrs. Bierner, wife
of farmer, yesterday drowned herself
and her three children, aged .. and 8
years, in the Comal river The bodies
were found tied together with cords. No
cause for the action.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Tampa, Fla, June 26.-There are no
new developments in the McLane-Com-
modore affair The McLane has not re-
turned to port yet.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
THE BATTLE ABBEY.
Washington Seems to Be the Choice of Mr..
Charles Broadway Rouss.

Ondfi6S ofOaoWhy EtOuS5.
Admission, June 26.-(Special.)-Dr
Thomas A. Davis of this city is in re-
ceipt of letter from Mr.. Charles Broad
way Rouss of New York, the noble and
wealthy Confederate veteran who has Of
fered to give 100000 toward the erection
of Confederate Battle Abbey, IL the
south will give another 100000. in which
he says: Is
Il consider your views in favor of
building the Battle Abbey at Washington
exceedingly strong and vigorous"
However, Mr.. Rouss continues:
II am not having much to say on the
subject at present, as / have placed the
matter in the hands of the United Con-
federate Veterans, who may or may not
take action on the matter of locality at
the reunion at Richmond. II the 100000
has been raised In the south action may
be taken; II not. from circulars have
received from Col. Robert G. Wood, the
matter OF selection may be deferred for
another year: perhaps for longer
time"
Camp Pelhsm, the local organiza ton
of Confederate Veterans, has instructed
its delegates to the reunion to vote for
Washington as first choice and Rich
mond as second choice for the loca tfon OF
the Battle Abbey.
A magnificent slumber robe given by
the ladies of Admission to Camp Pelham
for presentation to the most popular
young lady in the city has been awarded
to Miss Daisy Sarlfng. very charming
girl of Augusta. Ca. who Is recent
graduate OF and Is now visitor al the
Southern Female university. The con-
test was very interesting and exciting
and the sale OF ballots added something
over $sS to the funds of Camp Pelham.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
St. I,ouis Results /.

st. Louis, June 26.-Favorites and Sec
ond selections divided the six races even
ly between them today. The track was
ankle deep with mud, and good time was
impossible. Attendance $500. Sum-
mary:
First race, six furIongs-Altadema, III
&C. McDonald), 8 to s, won; Jim Watson
second, Lizzie Mack third. Time, Ink.
Second race, four and half furlongs-
Knute, 105 (Webster). s to l. won; Gull
lotine second. Judge Butler third. Time.
0:691x. ,s..4
Third race, six furlongs--Jack Martin
119fC Slaughter). 3fo !. won; Ozark Jr..
second; Keechler third. Time. l:1S
Fourth race. mile and twenty yards
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
Treasury Gold Ressrve.

washington, June 26.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close OF business to-
day stood at s101. .s25.l53. The days with
drawals were $430.000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27
H.avv shipment ofooId To-day.

New York. June 26.-Heidelbach, Ickel-
heimer & Co. will ship 100000 gold by
tomorrow's European steamer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-27

Washington. Jt.,e 26--The Fourth Ma
tionai bank of Atlanta. Ca. capital 3400.-
600. was today authorized to begin bus
iness.