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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
h. CLAY EVANS GETS A PLUM
Will Be Appointed Commissioner
of Pensions.
ON TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Continues the March Of Patriotic Office Hunters
The Presideat Seeks Time to
Prepare His Message.

Washington, March 11.-Hon. H. c.
Evans, of Chattanooga, Tenn, who has
been in Washington since just before the
Inauguration day. left for home this
afternoon. 1t is said that he bore with
him the assurance that he should be APP
pointed the commissioner of pensions.
Five applica tions for the position of as
sistant secretary of the treasury were
filed with Gage today. The applicants
were William Odln, of Massachusetts;
J. H. Keatley, of Minnesota; w. B. How
ell, of New Jersey; w. T. lockwood, OF
New York, and S. R. Mclean, of New
York w. w. Bates, of Illinois, made
application for commissioner of naviga-
ton, and j. A. Ockenon, of Missouri, for
superintendent of The coast and geodetic
survey. There is absolutely not single
office at the disposal of Secretary of War
Alger even his confidential secretary be-
ing subject to civil service rules govern
ing appointments. But, knowing this
nearly 5000 applications for office nave
been filed with him. There was a notice
able diminution this morning in the office
seeking force that have marched on the.
White House since the new president en-
tered it, Bright sunshine and balmy air
made it a day to be spent out doors
rather than in, and this may have had
some effect on the people who want to
serve their country. Many gentlemen
were willing, however, to sit for hours
in the closely filled corridor that leads to
the presidents room in the hope of get
ting to his ear But the real reasons for
the slump in attendance undoubtedly are
the new rules for the reception of Wis
itors and the 1lines the president has CIV
en- that he will not give much considera-
tion to the smaller Offices until the tariff
bill is in fair way towards final dispo-
sition. Then again. he has had little time
TO write the message to be presented to
congress next Monday, and that is
matter that cannot wait, while office
seekers can. Several men of prominence
who had nothing to ask and nothing to
expect from the administration dropped
in to pay their respects this morning.
Senator Mason presented the names of
four of his constituents for federal po-
sitions. Huntington Wilson, of Chicago,
wants to be secretary of legation at
Paris; the Hon. Thomas B. Needles is
after the Indian commissionership; Prof.
Lowey would like to go abroad in dip
lomatic and consular capacity, and Mr..
Elliott, of Chicago, is an applicant for
the position of assistant attorneys gen.
eral. Secretary Sherman today appoint
ed William B. Gaitree, of Marietta, o.,
as his confidential clerk, at a salary of
81 200 per year. Mr. Gaitree was assist
ant secret tary to Gov. Mckinley for sew
eral years. Mrs. j. Walter Blandford of
the District of Columbia, has been ap-
pointed private secretary to Attorney
General McKenna, position he formerly
held whom Mr. Olney was at the head of
that department.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
NO PLAN REACHED
ttee-Vacanc ncies to Be Filled
With the Existing Order.

Washington, March 1.-THE republi
can senatorial steering committee met
this afternoon to come to some conclu-
sion, if possible, on the questions pertain
ing to the organization of the commit
tees More than two hours was con-
sumed in the discussion, but no plan was
agreed upon. In addition to the seven
members of the committee, Messrs. Alh-
son, Hale Aldrich, Cullom, Davis, Carter
and Sewall, there were present by in
vitation Senators Mason, of Illinois, Fair
banks, of Indiana; Foraker, of Ohio, and
Wellington, of Maryland. The informal
talk disclosed the fact that the situa ton
had been cautiously discussed with lead
ing democrats by individual members
of the committee, from which the posi-
tive conviction was reached that there
would be formed no effectual combina-
ton that could take The organizati ton of
the committees from the republicans. 1t
is the impression that Immediately after
the extra session convenes the committee
vacancies will be filled in accordance
with the existing order of things and
that this will be accomplished without
material opposition.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
IMPORTANT T DECISION.
Rendered Affecting the Port Royal and
Augusta Division of the Charles
ton and Western.

Augusta, Ca, March 11.-An important
decision affecting the Port Royal and
Augusta division of the Charleston and
Western Carolina railroad system was
rendered today by Judge Galloway, of the
superior court, Augusta circuit
After the sale of the property under
receivership by which Thomas and Ry-
an came into possession of the property,
Judge Simonton, of the United States
court and Judge Aldrich, of the South
Carolina court dismissed the receiver.
The superior court of the Augusta cir
cult being in recess, Judge Galloway re-
fused to put the Charleston and Western
Carolina system in possession of that
portion of the road which was in the
state of Georgia, except with the con-
sent of the intervenors in Richmond
superior court The Augusta and Sum-
merville Railroad company, local 3. MS
fer corpora ton, filed an intervention by
leave of the court, claiming a balance
due of $4,000 for transportation services.
The decision today finds in favor of the
Augusta and Summerville railroad and
retains the receiver in possession Of the
property until such sum is settled, fail
ing which he is ordered to sell the prop
erty to pay the claim.
The case will probably go to a higher
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
KEEPING AN EYE ON HER.

Fernandina, Fla, March 1.-THE
steamship Bermuda. Captain Murphy,
arrived in Fernandina last night from
Bermuda Captain Murphy said he
came here for orders. The Bermuda, on
her arrival. was searched by a revenue
officer of the revenue cutter Colfax, but
nothing of a filibustering nature was
found. The Colfax has been in Fernan-
dina for a fortnight awaiting the Ber-
muda's arrival, and will probably stay
until the Bermuda leaves. Captain
Murphy said he had been laying to for
five days off Fernandina repairing his
engines, which were a little out of order.
There is nothing in port which would in
dicate a filibustering trip The Spanish
consul was on hand to meet the Ber-
muda, and had his force of men at
work keeping an eye on her. The Ber-
muda was searched by the British vice.
consul, who took the vessels papers
away from her and sent them to Wash
ington. The Bermuda was under Brit
ish registry.
1t was suspected that her mission in
Florida waters was to go filibustering.
Both the consul and the captain of the
vessel refuse to say why the papers
were seized. 1t is said the consul had
orders from the British embassy at
Washington to act as he did.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
IRON AND STEEL OUTLOOK.
The Market Shows Quieter Tone-Bes-
semer Billsts Stronger-Bridge Ma
terial In Demand and Active.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 1.-THE Ameri-
can Manufactures in its edition tomorrow
will say concerning the iron and steel
outlook The iron and steel market this
weeks shows a somewhat quieter tone.
There are few signs of the recent furry
but each week brings additional evidence
that the improvement is becoming more
general. Bessemer billets sold Better
during the past week than they have for
several weeks. In the eastern market
there has been no big change in trade,
but the feeling is still very hopeful Bes-
semer billets are stronger There are
good prospects for structural ma terial,
but the bar iron situation is bad. Phila-
delphia reports the best tin plate trade
noted for months. At Chicago there are
many inquiries for bridge maerlal and
active demand for sheets and general
feeling that better times are close at
hand. Cincinnati reports pig iron sellers
as holding more firmly. From Cleveland
comes the statement that the iron ore
producers may yet reach some kind Of
agreement. An improved business in
structural material is reported.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
WHITE RIVER WRECK.

No More Bodies Recovered-Twelve Lives
Thought to Be Lost
Evansville, Ind, March 11.-No bodies
have been recovered today from the
wreck of the Evansville and Terre Haute
passenger train In White river, near here,
yesterday morning. The death of Her.
bert Allen, of Evansville, who was door
keeper at the. last session of the Indiana
legisfa ture, is confirmed todny. 1t is also
known that w. B. Phillips. of Fort
Wayne, is among the killed. 1t is be-
lieved by many here that there are twelve
or fifteen bodies in the wreck The water
is rising, and nothing can be done in the
search until the river falls, which may
not be until several DAYS
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
BRYAN IN NASHVILLE.
Lectures for the Benefit of the Womans
Board of the Tennessee Centennial
Exposition.

Nashville, Tenn. March 1.-THE sec
ond day of the visit of the Hon. w. j..
Bryan to Nashville ended as a memora-
BILE one for her people, and particularly
for the womans board of the Tennessee
Centennial exposition, for whose benefit
are the proceeds of his lectures Follow
ing his lecture on the financial issue last
night, Mr.. Bryan addressed the legisla-
ture today upon the subject of corpora
tions and their relations to the govern
ment. Apropos Of the railroad commits
sion bill now before the general assem-
bly, his remarks were in the nature of
wholesome advice to that body. After
being the recipient of much social atten-
ton, Mr.. Bryan left for Lincoln at 7:40
tonight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
TORCH APPLIED IN CUBA
Patriots Enter Havana and Burn
g.. Fifteen Houses.
ZEE TO RESIGN HIS POST
As Soon as He Settles the Pending Matters on
Hand and Gets Them in Proper
i Shape.
E TO RESIGN HIS POST

Havana, March 11.-(Via Key West,
Fla, March 11.)-Monday night band
OF well-known Cuban patriots entered
the strongly fortified cabin of Bejucal,
in Havana province, sacking all the
stores in the place and burning fifteen
houses Details are lacking. 1t is also
reported that another party of rebels,
commanded by Castillo, captured the
town of Quiyecan and burned several
houses of the place. The brutal murder
of Dr. Ruiz, which raised such a cry of
indignation in the United States, is still
occupying the attention of Consul Lee.
Persons in close contact with the consul
say that he is greatly worried over the
affair. As already reported, Spain has
ordered fresh and thorough inVestiga-
tion of the facts which led to Ruiz's
Death But Consul Lee is quoted as say
ing that he does not clearly see how the
investigation can be properly carried out.
He naturally cannot understand how an
impartial trial can be held, since no wit
ness will testify against Maj. FondeVieja
or the warden of the Jail. They reason
ably fear for their lives, which certainly
would be endangered If they should hon
estly tell the truth of what has occurred.
Personal friends of Gen. Lee affirm
that as soon as he shall have settled all
the pending matters he has on hand and
got them in proper shape he will resign
his post and retire to the United States
He apparently feels tired of the Span
ish business" and disgusted a. seeing
that all his efforts in behalf of the rights
of the American citizens from the island
have been in vain so far A letter re-
ceived from Santiago de Cuba dated the
4th inst, refers to an incident which
shows the utter lack of consideration
these Spanish authorities have with the
representa- tives of foreign powers BY
order of the chief of police, the house of
Mr.. Robert Mason, English pro consul
and acting Chinese consul, was thorough
ly searched but nothing found of COM
promising nature Mr.. Mason was not
present during the search, and as soon
as he heard of the outrage he at once
reported the fact to the British consul
general, who a once called on the civil
government and ample apologies were
given on the spot.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
RATE WAR CASE.
Second Day Before the United States
Court-Legal Sparring.

Second Day Before the United States
Court-Legal Sparring.
Norfolk, Va. March 1.-THE secong
days hearing of the celebrated rate w9
case now before the United States coy {
here was legal sparring match. =
Alexander King, of Atlanta, counseY e
the Seaboard Air Line, and Mr.. u.
Wilmer, of the Baltimore Trust and III
antee company, argued a demurf ..Y to
the bill before Judge Hughes. The ere
the only attorneys who spoke today al
though quite an array of counsel was
present to represent the different com
panies and a number of trust companies
lawyers were also in attendance. The
principal points argued were the correc-
tions of the bill in all its counts and ju-
risdiction of the court. The most i'm
portant feature of the hearing was the
point raised by the Ssaboard counsel as
to the authority of the court to interfere
in railroad rate wars. This point was
warmly argued and its settlement will
be one of the most important results of
the celebrated litigation.
The case was adjourned until tomor-
row,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
SOUTHERN BUSINESS.
Manufacturers Records Weekly Re-
view Shows a Marked Improve
ment in Business Affairs.

Baltimore, Md, March 1.-THE Manu-
facturers' Recordy weekly review of
Southern business interests show that
industrial and financial matters are re-
,ceiving increased attention and that the
indications throughout the south gen.
orally point to.a marked improvement in
business affairs
During the week the Georgia Railroad
and Banking company has sold 81 900, 900
per cent bonds to retire six per cent
bonds; the Seaboard Air Line has sold
$1,000,000 5 per cent bonds to retire 8
per cent bonds; the details have been
completed of the building by leading cot
ton manufacturers of New Englond of a
5000 900 cotton mill in Alabama; con-
tracts have been let for the construction
of the buildings for the steel plant in
Birmingham, thus definitely assuring
the establishment of large steel works
in that city; a company has been organ
lied to develop 5000 horse water pow
er near Gainesville, Ca, for electrical
transmission, to include IN its opera
tions a ,000 spindle cotton mill and street
railway; an Augusta cotton mill will
build a 10000 spindle mill in addition to
its present, plant; $550,000 cotton mill
has been organized at Douglasvillc, Ca:
Milwaukee manufacturing company
will remove to Gadsden and spend $780,
600 in buildings and machinery; a $780,
600 railroad machinery shop will be built
at Blue Ridge, Ca; a $4,000 variety
works at Cordele; water and electric
light works at Fitzgerald; in. Louisiana
a 100000 company has been organized
to build sugar mill and contracts have
been let for another sugar mill; one fur
mace at Admission, Ala, has gone into
blast during the week; company to
manufacture cross arms and insulator
pins for electric wires has purchased
1000 acres of timber land in North Caro-
lima and will establish plant.
These are but a few Illustrations to
indicate the diversity and extent of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
STILL IN THE RACE.

Blackburn Denies That He Has With
drawn From the Race.
Louisville, KY, March 11.-Ex-Senator
Joe Blackburn arrived at Lexington this
morning and gave prompt denial to the
statement that. he had withdrawn from
the senatorial race IN favor of some one
who might command the entire strength
of the democratic members of the legls-
lature The republican senatorial cau-
Gus meets at Frankfort tomorrow night
Ex-Representative W. G. Hunter will be
the nominee, and he will be elected I'M
less the sound money men joia the Black
burn democrats in making his election
fmpossible
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
GREEK PAYS THE COUPON
King George Expects No Aid
From Relatives.
TO DO HER OWN FIGHTING
And No OisorderIy Element of Any flibusters
will Be Allowed in the Military
,E?-. co.,;oo
1nS

Athens, March liking George au-
thorizes the Southern Associated Press
to state that he does not expect nor has
he at any time since the present troubles
arose, expected, either advice or aid from
his relatives on or near the thrones of
Europe, but relies entirely upon the
justice of Greece's cause. The king ad-
mitted that he had expected the most
from the Prince of Wales, whose wife is
his counsel at Canea. But his majesty
added Billoti was a titled parsonage and
was enabled to spread official lies con-
corning the troubles in the island of
Crete, which found ready believers.
The Greek government has deposited
the sum of money necessary to pay the
coupon on the debt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
THE STEAMER BERMUDA
Applies For Clearance Papers From
Fernandina.

Washington, March IA dispatch
was received at the treasury department
today from the collector of customs at
Fernandina, Fla, stating that the steam
er Bermuda had applied for clearance
papers from that port. The destination
of the vessel was not given and until this
is stated the papers will not be issued.
The new gunboats Wilmington and He
lena built at Newport News, have been
reported to the navy department as
ready for official acceptance trials. and
the former will be speedod over the meas
ured course in Long Island sound on the
21St, instant, the latter following two
days later. These useful vessels are
designed for service of the China sta
tion and in other localities, where their
light draft will enable them to enter
shallow harbors and ascend rivers.
They must run at the minimum rate of
13 knots per hour maintained for four
consecutive hours. Confidence is ex-.
pressed that they will exceed this with
ease,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
TINE SPANISH JUDGE

Ratifies the Imprisonment of Charles
Scott-Larrieu Will Be Released
Havana, March 1.-THE Judge of the
court at Gunagoboa has ratified the ac-
ton of the Spanish authorities in inn
prisoning Charles Scott, the American
citizen who was arrested February last
on the charge of having Cuban postage
stamps In his possession This means
that the case will continue under the or
binary procedure until 1t is finally dis
posed Of
The Man.anzas district court has sus-
pended proceedings against Francisco
Larrieu, an American citizen. who was
arrested a Cardenas on May 10 last, and
will soon be released.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
LAND POOR"

Causes the Milwaukee Building and Loan
Association to Suspend.
Milwaukee, Wis. March 1.-THE Nation
al Building and Loan association of Mil
waukee went into the hands of a receiver
today. Judge Austin appointed Martin
w. Sherman, secretary of the associa ton,
to take charge and wind up the affairs.
The two causes which led to the receiv-
ership were the ina bility of the company
to make loans and the fact that it is land
poor"-possessing realty that is unpro-
ductive, too expensive to hold and for
which there is no market at the present
time.
The association was incorporated May
10, 1885, with capital stock of So 900 600.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
UNCLE SANS WARsHIPs.

Pleasing Incident of the Names Visit
to New Orleans.
New Orleans, March 11-After a, stay
of exactly two weeks at this city Uncle
Sans two fine warships, the Texas and
Maine, turned their prows seaward this
morning at 8 o'clock and by sundown
were well out into the gulf en- route to
Port Royal.
A pleasing incident of the Names visit
was the presenta tion of a handsome silver
loving cup to the vessel. 1t bears the in
scription. Presented to the United States
Battleship Maine by the Natives of
Maine Now Residing in New Orleans"
Thousands of people lined the banks of
thel river and the whistles of all the craft
in port and all the factories gave the ves-
sells a parting salute as they steamed
down the river
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
LAID UPON THE TABLE.

london, March lin the house of
commons this evening Sir William Har-
court asked the government if it was
true that Greece was prepared to recog-
nize the autonomy of Crete under the
suzerainty of the sultan.
George N. Cprzon, parliamentary Sec
retary of the foreign Office, replying for
the government, said that Greece had
made a communication to the govern
ment on the subject of Crete and that
this communication would be laid upon
the table tomorrow.
He added that Sir Williams question
did not express accurately the attitude
Of Greece.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
BANK PRESIDENT

Indicted For Violating the National
~ Banking Laws.
Louisville, Ky, March Ill. H Nc
Knight, president of the suspended ma
tional bank was indicted by the grand
jury at noon today on the charge of vio-
lating the national banking act
The indictment embraces ninety-one
counts and includes nearly every offense
embraced in the law.
Indictments were also found against
r. E. King, president of the board of
aldermen, C. J. Jcnne, ]. E. Leather
man, r. o. Bruner and F. A. Britt, who
are charged with conspiring with Presi-
dent Mcknight to misappropriate the
funds of the bank
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
NEW STEAMBOAT LINE.

Mobile, Ala, March 11.-Messrs. Hagan
and Hoffman, traffic managers respective
ly of the Mexican Central railroad and
the Ward Steamship line, have been in
the city for two days investigating the
feasibility of establishing a steamship
line between this city and Tampico. They
concluded their labors today and an
nounced that the new line to be known as
the Mexican Gulf Steamship line, will be
inaugurated out of this port May /, be-
ginning with a weekly steamship which
will touch at New Orleans
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
STORM AT NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn, March 11.-An electri-
cal storm followed by a hail storm that
frightened pedestrians almost out of their
wits, visited this city at $40 this evening.
Hail as large as hen eggs and in some
instances almost the size of half brick,
did considerable damage to the numerous
plate glass windows in the business Sec
ton The din created by the falling hail
stones was intensified by innumera BILE
objects flying about. Several of the
Centennial buildings are minus windows,
but otherwise uninjured.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNs.
Without Passing Appropriation Bills for
the Departme nts.
mentS

Little Rock, Ark, March 1.-THE leg
fslature adjourned sine die at noon to-
day without having passed any of the
appropriation bills for the executive and
judicial departments of the state govern
ment and the various charitable and ed
ucational institutions. The senate, as
has been the custom since the framing
of the present constitution, refused to
elect a president pro tenn, leaving the
state without a successor to Gov Jones
in case of accident or death. The upper
branch of the assembly is responsible
for the failure to pass the appropria ton
bills, as the senators positively refuse to
extend the session, and the governor will
be compelled to call an extra session.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-12
MINNESOTA BANK ASSIGNS.

st. Paul, Mimi, March 11.-William
Dawson and William Dawson, Jr., late
yesterday made personal assignments,
resulting in the failure of the Bank of
Minnesota, of which they were president
and cashier. respectively. A personal
statement, made several weeks ago by
the older Dawson, gave his liabilities as
$1,600,000. of which s765,000 was his per-
sonal Indebtedness.