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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
Cannot Be Ex-Post Facto.

Milwaukee, Nov. 23.--JuGge Seaman,
CT the United States district court, yes
terday handed down a decision holding
that the voluntary assignment law
passed by the last legislature is invalid
when applied to contracts made prior to
the enactment of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
msrrI. nro,her. werr n,d Shots.

Waco. Tex. s1-At th- hearing in the
case Of Colonel G. ID. Gerald. who was
wounded. and who shot and killed the
Harris brothers In a controversy arising
out Of the Brann-Baylor trouble. II was
shown that Colonel Gerald was justified
and he was exonerated by the court.
IL was shown that Colonel Gerald did
not draw his weapon until he himself
was under cross fire from the Harris
brothers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
rssrs y . C,s.s Of ps.vss

Who are injured BY the use Of cof.
Tee. Recently there has been placed
IN ell the grocery stores . new prep
arssiou called Grsin-O. made Of pure
grains. that takes the plsce Of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives
is without distress. and but few can
tell I, from coffee. II does not cost
over one quarter 40 much. Children
may drink 10 with great benefit is
cents and rs cents per sscksge. Try
"a. Ash for 0rain-O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
80 .,,..., s,,a..e. Ae.l.ss Z ~. r,.s.

Chicago, Nov. 2s.-In the Lover
iny court martial ct Fort Sheridan
sodsy Private wsddell testified that
Capt. 10 overing prodded Hammond on
the hands as the latter Was being
drsvged BY the heels in order TO
make him loosen them from behind
his head. 90 that his head would drsg
on the ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
An Appreciatiye aesrer.

''In London, said the returned tour.
ist boastfully, II appeared at court.
''How much was the fine:" queried
his cynical friend. nd.-Philadelphia North
American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
suing on . scaiper'. Ticket.

Savannah. Nov. 23-james Foley. OF
savsnuah.is suing the Centraiof Georgia
for ss.ooo damages. Foley bought a
sraipcr's ticket from Atlanta to Savan-
nah and was put OF the train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Hoods sarsspari'la 10 prepared By
experienced pharmacists Who know
PRECISELY the nature and value Of all
ingrsdients used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Assold's Bromo Celery cures head.
eeAss; 10. IS end 80 cents. Rsiss'
tsse store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Cascsssss stimulate liver. kidaeys
and bowels Never sicssn. sessez
ce vrtrs: W r~sss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
THE P0PUL|ST PARTY,
National Committee In ses.
sion at 81.
Louis.
IT rAvozs A CLEAR COURSE

20 t,usss ss'dsevs' msaamess 90 Chses.
m..ss'. Hs,sisn ,,d-ess. wsysr WI
esm.a 81 Bsesisas ~ sAs Appssssssg
Nsi,i,as.-K,ss Mdss wssss . Dsvsrss
90 Ne css nsrs AsssAsr wsoas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
ITS PREST L K POWERS Recommendation ofthe Commit .ss tee is Accepted. THE STATE UNIVERSITY Will Now Be Under His Efficient Guidance
 Alumni Associatian Holds Its Annual
 Election and Banquet.

Tuscaloosa, June 22.--(Special)-T l university trustees held meeting yester- day afternoon and ratified the nominal ton of Prof James K Powers as pre si- dent of the university. This was what was expected, for the nomination has been accorded universal commendatioh. Prof, Powers Is distinguished educator and a man of affairs, and if he Is gwen | the proper support by the trustees and | the people at large the university Will make giant strides forward. The un.ver- sity is to be congratulated, and Tusca- loosa will extend to Prof. Powers an e1- | tremely warm welcome.
 | The A Alumni Association of the .Unlver- sity of Alabama was called to order this morning by its president, Hor. Jesse F.. StaIlings, of the Second congressional dis- trict. and a large attendance was present. The association thanked Gov Johnst n for his decided stand in behalf Of the university and his efforts to rnfuse new life and broaden the field of usefulness of the institution. The association ap- proved, indorsed and commended the action of the board of trustees in the se- lection of the president, and recommended that he begiven power equal and com mensurste with his management and control of the workings of the school
 A committee was appointed to prepare resolution on the death of Hon. Martin ID. Sibert which will be published later. A petition was approved asking the trustees to repeal stringent anti-athletic regulations.
 The following were elected as the new officers of the ssociation:
 Alexander M. Garber, Talladega, pres idenL
 Hubert T. Davis, Gadsden. first vice president
 D M Robinson, Mobile, second vice. president.
 Tl.w. Palmer Tusca ,oosa. secretary.
 James H. Fits, treasurer
 A committee, consisting of Hon. Jesse F Stallings, Joseph J. Wf1lett and John c Pugh, was appointed to raise, through memebrs of the Alumni association, an endowment fund flor the university.
 pr. Eugene A Smith was elected on behalf of the association a member of the commission to adjust the amount of indebtedness of the state of Alaba ma to the university.
 Hon. Henry D. Cla yton, of the Third congressional district delivered a mas terly Audi much appreciated address to the association. which was listened to with marked attention
 The banquet was participated i'm by about 200. and was presided over by Juoge James l.. Banks, eff Birmingham Bril- liant toasts were made by Gov. John ston. Hon. Sam B. Meeks, F. M. Robin son. Dr. H, A Moody. J. J. Willett. H. T. Davis James K. Powers, sam w. John. Tenna mt Lomax and many others. The numher of visitors ts very small this year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
WHERE WAS TOMMIE :?
Cooler State Who Assembled, But Were Few In Hill.

Atlanta, Ga, June 22.---Georgfa popu- lists gave a strange performance. here today in convention designed in the brain of Tom Watson for the purpose of demolishing Marion Butter as a leader.
 At the last hour Watson failed to put in an appearance, and the smallest state gathering of Georgia popuIism held since the party had its birth in this state drag ged out weary afternoon of dull pro- ceedings, doing nothing which seriously menaces the future of Chairman Butler. About 200 delegates were present, and there was an undeEcurrent of opposition to Watson which manifested itself in sew eral minor questions of policy.
 Hon. John H. Traylor of 1sroup, was elected chairman, and M. D. Irwin of Rockdale was elcted secretary.
 Upon rdll call fully one-third of the counties failed to make response.
 The denunciation of Butler that had been cut and dried did not come. The convention steered away from any men, ton of the populist chairman, but adopt ed pla tform vigorously denouncing fu- sion, past or present The other blanks of the platform are similar to the last state platform excepting one which call ed for the extension of the railroad owned by the state from Atlanta to Savannah. This plan Is designed to settle the grave convict problem which the state is con- fronted with by using the copvfcts in the construction of the road.
 The convention named thirty delegates to atteDe the July conference of popu- lists at N shville. The purpose of this conference>3s 10 demand the resignation of National Chairman Marion Butler.
 Tom Watson's failure to appear at to- days convention has been ,hs subject of much significant comment. He had given the meeting every encouragement through the editorial columns of his pa- per, making 1t prominent in the news columns and advocating it on the edit orial page. It Is believed that he was shrewd enough to see the weakness of the movement and keep away from the meeting today. U
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23

The Pennsylvania senator sat down and shook his head.
 Mr. Platt, republican, of Connecticut, who with MT. Allison, shared in the man. agemant of the bill, arose and declared that the finance committee had never heard of this proposition.
 q suggest that the senator did hear of ft,'' insisted MT. Foraker. and he may have forgotten it. I carried 1t to the committee room and the senator himself wrote it down with blue pencil in the copy of the tariff bill The senator from Iowa (Mr Allison) also wrote it in his copy"
 There was suppressed laughter at the circumstantal detail of MT. F,oraker's 8 statement He added that some twenty senators were present. and every item of the agreement was gone over and writ ten down in the bill by MT. Allison and Mir. Platt.
 Then MT PIatt said he would modify his statement. There was a meeting at which certain suggestions were present. ed as to what was wanted, but these were not assented to.
 Mir. Foraker assertd that MT. Allison had said that in case specific rates were placed on thrd-class wools the duty would be triple.
 MT. Allison rose to say that tine agree rnent which the senator from Ohio said existed could not be, as he and MT. Fora
 
 trying to adjust differences. na MT. Foraker replied that the differences Ilast night had not been on third-class wool but on another matter. r. MT. Hale republican. of Main@ now entered 4he debate as peacemaker, He said the senators were not so far apart, and In a little time the differences could be adjusted and united action secured, This appeared to meet general approval. and MT. Carter thereupon asked that paragraphs 370 10 376 inclusive. covering wools. go over.
 MT. Allison assented and il seemed as though the storm had passed.
 MT. Vest. democrat, of Missouri, and MT. Teller of Colorado. however, object ed to tn post ponement
 MT Mantle asserted the bill to be full of loop holes and snares for the unwary.
 Mr. Allison thereupon offered an amendment requiring secured wool of the third class to pay three times the duty of unsecured wool of that class.
 After an extended debate the amend msnt was adopted
 When paragraph 376. relating to third class wools, was reached the bill was laid aside.
 joint resolution appropriating $lO0,- GOO was agreed to for repairing of the dry dock at the New York navy yard.
 At 5 D. m, the senate held an executive session and afterwards adjourned.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
SIT. LoUIs FAIR GROUNDS.

St. Louis. June 22.-only mud horses had a chance at the Fair Grounds today. The track was quagmire and scra tch ng was liberal Three favorites won.
 First Race--Six furlongs Our Bishop 3 to l, won Elsie D, 3 Ito 2, second; Botany. 15 to l. third. Time. 1:1S
 Second Race-Two-year-o old Allies, four and a half furlongs. Schoolgirl, to 2, won; Alice, to l, second; Sister Jose phine, 9 to 2, third Times 0;59A.
 Third Race-Six furloags. ."Sweet Will Ham, to 5, won; Lady Brlttanica, 25 to l. second; Miss Bramble, to 5, third. Time, 1:1S1a.
 Fourth Race-A mile and twenty yards. Benamelta, to 5. won; Gold Top, 5 to 2, second; Infiammator, to l, third. Time, 148%.
 Fifth Race-Six furlongs May Galop. Il to l, won: Gold Corn, to g. second ; Lyetta, third. Time, 1.1S1R.
 Sixth Race-Two-y -year-olds, four and q half furlongs. Liebeross. 5 to 1. won; Eva Rice, 3 to 5, second; Afra, ? to l, third Time 0.56h
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
.FR|CHTFUL FALL ID DEATH
Night Yard Master D. J. DoneI-
 son of the L. & Ny MEETS AN UNTIMELf END Steps Through Skylight On the Roof of the Union Passenger Depot Shed and Falls
 On Ills Head-Good Man Gone.

MT. J. D. Donelson met an awful and untimely death at midnight at the Union passenger depot. He stepped from a window of the train dispatcher's office on to the roof of the shed and in the un- certain light stepped upon a skylight and plunged through, landing head foremost on the floor beneath, breaking an arm in the fall and suffering concussion of the brain, death ensuing in few minutes. He never spoke or uttered sound ere the dread messenger came.
 No sooner had he fallen than a score of the employees of the passenger station and Louisville & Nashville office gather ed around the inanimate form to see if anything could be done for the man whom all of them loved and respected. pr. Brown was hastily summoned and arrived but few minutes before the breath left his body.
 Uncle Dave" Donelson, as he was fa- miliarly known, was one of the most faithful and trusted employees of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad compa- ny and had occupied the position of night yard master for many years He was a Confederate Veteran, a gentleman in ev- cry sense of the term, and true type of the Southrol He was in his fifty ninth year and leaves a wife and three young children to mourn his untimely death.
 When the news spread around the de- pot that Uncle Dave" Donelson was dead there was sorrow and an occasional tear from those who knew him best, sor few there were but knew MT. Donelson for his true worth.
 The remains will be taken in charge by the Warner-Smiley company and pre- pared for interment by MT. Iige Loy, as sisted by MT. Konkle.
 MT. Donelson lived at Compton on the Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
A FATAL DIFFICULTY.

Chaleston S. C.. June 22-A speclan to the News and Courier from Bambergi S. C., says: A difficulty occurred here today between MT. Theber Wanamaker and MT. Charles F. Jones, in which MT Wana- maker shot MT Jones in the head. killing him instantly. The trouble was the out growth of bad feeling engeIi1sred be- tween the two during the noted Copes- Murphy trial in Orangeberg, about two years ago, in which MT Wanamalxer gave some testimony regarding MT Jones' character MT. Wanamaker % ia member of the New York Cotton Ex- change.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23

This makes the third stake Tilo has won during the meeting. The second race on the card was declared off on account of the large number of scratches. Weather, fair; track, fast. Summarizes
 First race, six furlongs-Sedan, 10 to 1, won; Cerro Gordo, 4 to l, second; An- drew, 6 to 1, third. Time. 1:15A.
 Second race, declared off.
 Third race one mile-Geiser, even, won; Sidkel, to 1, second; Whaterlou, F to 1, third. Time, 141.
 Fourth race, the Latonia Spring prize, IS mile-Tillo, 4 to 5, won; Cavalelro, 4 to l, second; Tallucah, to l, third. Time, 1:54A.
 Fifth Raca-Five furlongs. Chalmet, 4 to 1, won; John Bright. to 5, second; Kris Kf1ngle 20 to l, third. Time. 1021z.
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Gidlaw, ? to 1, won; Annie M, 10 to 1. second Trolley, 9 to 5. third. Time, 1:14%.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
FELL TO HIS DEATH.
An Aeronaut Who Insisted on Ascending
 e Amidst the Trees.

Lynchburg,., Va, June 22.-Fulton Steele, an aeronaut, met his death here this afternoon while making a balloon ascension. The ascension took place from amidst the trees in Rivermont park and a large crowd was present. There was much comment before the balloon was let loose on the danger of making the ascent from such place as there was plenty of clear fields near by. When the balloon shot up Steele was swinging to the parachute. AS soon as the balloon proper get above the tall trees gust of direction. Steele, dangling by the para chute twenty feet below the balloon was dragged into the upper branches of a .tree, tearing the parachute from it's fas- tenings. The unfortunate man fell a dis tance of one 4ihundred feet, striking against limbs in the descent. Death was ginstantaneous. It is not known here where the aeronauts home was.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
cALHoI1N,s REPORT FILEp.

Washington. June. 22-Mr. Calhoun special counseH for the United States in the Ruiz investiga ting case. has finished his report and submitted it to the State department and expected to leave Wash ineton for Danville tomorrow. He was called away by important legal business and while he may be called to Washing ton 2 confer with MT. Woodford before the latter's departure for Madrid. it is rot believed more complete account of his visii to Cuba than contained in Mr. Call hnlln,s renOrts can be ohtained.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
ONE. LONE MAN
Holds Up an Express Agent On the Louisville and Nashville Near Clarlks-
 vflle-Dogs Hot on His Trail.

Nashville, Tenn, June 23.--On1y par tial informa ton is yet obtainable of a hoId-up on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, between Clarksville and Nash ville about o'clock tonight near St. Beth- lehem. One man armed with two pis- toss sacked the express car and obtained according To the reports in Gainesville from s2,000 to $4 GOO.
 Further particulars are not obtainable at this hour G2:30 a. m.)
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
LAroNIA SPRING PRIZE
Captured by Turney Bros Tillo-Third
 For the Season.

Cincinnati, June 22.-Tfllo, Turney Bros great three year old. added one more victory to his credit by winning the spring prize at Latonia today There were twelve starters in the race with Tilo a, steady favorte at to 10 in spite oe the fact that he was giving everything in the race large chunks of weight. Cav aleiro went out to make the pace for the field and led to the stretch. At the last eighth pole Williams gave Tillo one tap with the whip and drew away from the others winning very handily in the end.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
MORE DETAILS.
Of the Hold-up and How It Was Done
 Dogs On the Trail

Dogs On the Trail
 Memphis, Tenn, June 23.--The express car was i1 charge of Messenger l.. c. Brennan. The train left Memphis at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The robbery oc- cured four miles east of Clarksvllle at 9:35 D. m. It Is supposed the robbel' boarded the train at C.arksvllle. When a few miles out he entered the express car, and ordered the messenger to opsn the safe, which was dore After securing some money the robber pulled the bell cord. When the train slackened its SD ee d he jumped off and made his escape
 At midnight bloodhounds. were placed on the bandits trail, and it is thought he will be captured before morning The passengers were not disturbed and knew nothing of the robbery until 1t was re- ported by the messenger.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
THE sTRIKERs WIN.

New York, June z2-The great tailors' strike which at one time involved about 10000 hands. is ended. The last of the contractors surrendered to the men to- day.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

Jacksonville, Fla. June PA special to the Citizen from Key West states that no new developments have occurred in the Dauntless matter. Fourteen men and a lot of arms and ammunition. captured from the Dauntless are still on board under guard from the cutter McLane.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-23
MnRE .ctoLD FOR EXPoRr.

Washington. June 22.-The Sc ratary of the treasury has received information that $1,0S0.o00 In g7ld was win .rawn from the the New York sub-tr asury to- day for export.
The times., 1897-06-27

thas ae
of Franco
that the likelihood In seto.s
them will suffer.
The L. A. W. is mpelled to stand by the
Nv F., b.it the u v p. seems to have lost
control of the most important tracks IN
France to its rival, the U. c. F., which re-
Gently managed to heodwink the L. a w.
into secret treaty. If the U. v. +. can get
no tracks. and the L. A. ". is bound I % SUCK
TO them, what Will become OF the men VINO
go over to France to race IN der the JeFfs-
dictioB of the l.. A. w? Mr.. Mott is try
ing TO find out about that row. He further
points TO the Eeensing scheme OF Eagiahd,
and says that should Powell. Dawson, Bird,
Schade, Rupert, Williams, Ludwig or any
OF the fast collegiate amateurs go 10 Eng
land to race, the n. O. U. would refDse TO
grant them an amateur license, because
they receive expenses from their colleges.
This Is against the rules Of the n. q. U j.,
and MI. Mott wonders what benefit the
League OF American Wheelmen gains by
it's connection. AT last reports be was still
pondering.
The announcement that new worlds
record for ore hour had been made In
London by j. w. Stocks created consid-
able interest the ctreuit ehasers,
who were gather Il at Buffalo when the
news arrived The new figures are 80
miles 448 yards, beating the former record
held by Tom Linton OF 81 miles 5S2 yards,
made at the same track last year. Jimmy
Michael. the tiin,inutive specimen Of the
genus racer, was the most interested lis
tener in the party, aad as soon as the cable
ha n haa,, read he announced that he would
make an attempt to lower the figures dur
ing this season, and do IL Ia America, on
an American machine and tires, and with
American paeemakers. He predicts that
before the season has far advanced the
hour record will be SO miles, and he Is
confident that he can do 10. Charles River
track at Boston will probably be the ioea-
tion of the attempt, and America has
brighter prospects of sheiterlng the hour
record this year than she has had for years
past.
Michael is unquestionably the best pace
follower in the world, and this year the
American pace-maker is as far above his
brother of the past three years as the Rocky
Mountains are above the plains. With q
pace-rnaking crew such as is employed by
the manufacturers who control Michael, and
which is under the tutelage OF q competent
manager, David &. Shafer, sn even pace be-
low I :55 is easy. After due training and
instruction, this pace can be reduced below
If:50, and when that is reached. and main
tanned evenly. tn, possibilities Of record
breaking VIII be greater than ever before.
Michael promises to redeem Amerfca's lost
prestige in long~listance work, and well
The times., 1897-06-27

to- the leagaG lmadqHh rtefs this week the
nssfses will ies pu uphfbed next week.
Poshfnastes General Hon. John Wanna
maker has Joined the Pennsylvania dfvi'
sion Of the l.. A. w.
The regular week run was held last
Wednesday In charge Of Road Consul
Lee3oe. The destination was Alexandria
Several of the District L. A. w. pefai,efs
took run to Del Ray the firstpart OF the
week and paid exschisf Consul FRENCH
o visit.
Abeat twelve members took midnight
ride. TO, Cabin .1ehn. sGaeting ON Wedne sfiay
night at ll:3e. ret,Ssning two hears later.
A favorise run in tsae futnxe with league
members will be TO Glen Echo, which VIII
be opened for the first tiIae on Sunday
The piase' viii be ruR In a strictly first
class manner, and not as a drinking place
It is the intention of the management TO
prohibit The sale Of intoxicants on the
ground This viii be just what the cyclists
or Washington have desired for some time.
We predict Cor the management great
success.
Eastern Division League Runs-The
first run of the Eastern section OF
the L. A w will be held on Monday, June
28, at 8 p. IN, starting from northeast
corner of Sixth and Massachusetts ave-
nue. northeast, Stanton Square, and VIII
be In Charge of Road Censal r. Crabbe.
The run will be known as Il city Ear, which
Is desc rit1ed Ia the ID. G. Road Bosk. Mr.
Crabbe invites any member of the L. A.
w to Join in this run.
Good Roads.-All of the energies of the
Pennsyrv;pnist diyisien. Of the l.. A w. will
now be. lent toward securing the passage
OF the amended Hamilton gted roffs bill
ia the State legislature AS in IT'S present
form it will not be operative until a State
appropriation ef 81 ,ooe, ,00G Is provided. a
strong effort will be made ts secure that
sum by separate biil. The bill now pend
ing in the legislature, providing, In It's
arne4ided form. for an annual tax of IL
uper each vehieiefn the State, would go
long way toward providing the necessary
ssiin. and the wheefmen will place them
selves ON record as favoring the passage OF
this bill, which win Include ali lsers OF
the road. without exception. The wheel
men have, by some members Of the Iegisia-
ture, been accused OF wanting guod roads
without being willing to contribute to their
maintenance, but this win certainly indi-
cate their willingness to join with those
who are equally interested in the move
ment of the public highways. In bringing
about the result by q feasible. equitable
plan.