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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
WILL BE BUILT.
gomery Now Certainty, With
Branch Roads TO Coal Fields

New York, March BIT is announced
that negotiations looking to the extern
sion of the Mobile and Ohio railroad to
Montgomery, Ala, have been success
fully completed by the sale of $4,000,00o
5 per cent bonds of the Mobile and Ohio
Railway company, having fifty years to
run, principal and interest payable in
gold. and secured by a first lien upon
the Montgomery division of the Mobile
and Ohio railroad including therein two
branches to the Warrior and Cahaba
coal fields and their equipment, to which
the proceeds of part of the bonds are to
be applied.
The construction of this division will
add about 200 miles to the Mobile and
Ohio system, and will give 1t an import,
ant terminus at Montgomery. Terminal
grounds and facilities GRANTED by the
city of Montgomery have been secured at
that point and at Tuscaloosa.
BY acts OF congress authority has been
given to the Mobile and Ohio railroad to
construct bridges across the Alabama.
Cahaba and Warrior rivers.
1t Is expected that the Montgomery
division will be in operation early IN 1888.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
HORRIBLE DEATH
OF an Engineer-His Fireman Pinned
Down and Una BILE to Help Him.

OF an Engineer-His Fireman Pinned
Down and Unable to Help Him.
Chattanooga, Tenn. March ia wash
out on a branch line of the railway ex-
tending from Shellmound, Tenn, to the
convict camp of the Dade Coal company
at Coal City, Ca, today caused the wreck
of a switch engine and the death of the
engineer, J. T. Stewart. The fireman,
by name, Google, received internal injuries
that will prove fatal The accident &C.
Cured in a level country and the engineer
did not perceive that the bridge over an
ordinarily small stream had been swept
away The locomotive plunged down
a steep embankment and rolled over.
The fire box emptied it's contents upon
the PROSTATE engineer, who was burned
to death, begging piteously for the fire.
man to end his sufferings by killing him,
but the latter was pinned beneath the
engine and was forced to see his fellow
trainmen die before his eyes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
THEY ARE NAMED.
Coal Oil Inspectors Announced by the
Auditor-Walter Moore of This Z
City, For Ninth District.

Montgomery, March 13.-(Special)-
Auditor White today announced the fol-
lowing coal oil inspectors for Ala
bama:
First district-A. s. Lyons, Mobile.
Second district-T.- D. McGough, Mont
gomery.
Third district-W. A. Bellamy, Scale.
Fourth district-E A. Scott, Selma
Fifth district-A. T. Stanley, LaFay-
cite.
Sixth district-C. B. Turner, Tusca-
loosa.
Seventh district-J. R. Hughes. Gads-
den. n a.fi4r
Eighth district. N. Allen, Sheffield
Ninth district-Walter Moore, Birm-
ingham
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
RETURNED HOME.
Louis Schotts, the Insane Wanderer, Ac-
companied by His Brother-in-Law,
Leaves for Varona, Pa.

Louis Schotts, the alleged insane white
man, who was found near the Sloss fur
mace some time ago, has returned to his
home at Varona, Pa, in charge of his
brother-in-law, I. j. Huston, of that
place. The latter is the city marshal at
Varona.
Schotts gave $42 and a gold watch to a
negro who turned 1t over to the police
authorities. This was given to Huston
before he left the city.
It is said that Schott, who is about 81
years old, was employed in a machine
shop in Pittsburg and always appeared
rational He did not give himself up to
the drinking habit and was considered a
man of good common sense. 1t is thought
that he will speedily recover after his ar
rival at his home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
oBEYED ORDERS.

Athens, March 13-The Greek steamer
Smyrna arrived at Canea this morning.
Immediately after she had come to an
Choir, her captain received an order from
one of the foreign admirals directing him
to leave at once. The captain refused to
do so, whereupon the admiral who is
sued the order sent him notice that he
would be given five minutes in which
to obey the order. If at the expiration
of that time the steamer still remained
In port an armed boat would be sent to
cut her cables. In view of this permp-
tory notice, the Smyrna weighed and
laft
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
LOVES YOUNG DREAM.

An Engaged Couple Find a Horrible
Death Preferable to Marriage.
Fort Wayne, Ind, March 13-William
e. Colerick, one of the most brilliant and
eloquent young lawyers of Indiana, was
found dead on a lounge in The front room
at the home of his fiance. Miss Mae Hall,
in this city, at o'clock this morning,
and Miss Hall was found unconscious
in her own room at the rear of the same
residence. Both had taken carbolic acid.
Miss Hall is at Hope hospital where her
death is hourly expected. Mrs. Hall,
mother of The young lady, has gone to
St. Paul to be married.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
TWO ASSISTANTS

To Secretary of the Treasury Gage
Named--The Other Not Known.
Washing ton, March 13.-It is stated
with postiveness that two of the three
assistant secretaries of the treasury have
been determined upon. They are Gen. L.
o. Spaulding, of Michigan, and w. B.
Howell, of New Jersey. The third as
sistant will be determined upon after a
conference between Secretary Gage and
the president. Gen. Spaulding was APP
pointed assistant secretary and given
charge of the customs work of the office
under Secretary Window.
Mr.. Howell is at present priva tie secre-
tary to Assistant Secretary Hamlin- !.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.

New Orleans, March 13.-Cloudy, warm
weather and 5000 people marked today's
sport, a race for gentlemen riders being
an extra attraction. The track was fast
and results against the public. only two
post favorites winning.
- First RaceMsix furlongs Rouble, io5
second Katherine, third. Time, 1854
Second Race-Seven furlongs. Seebach,
troll, third. Time. 1:3O
Third Race-Mie and furlong. Tenoch-
titan, 1o9 Knappl. Il to s. won: othos sec
Fourth 1sace-Seven furlongs: CASTOR,
100 CT. Burns), to 1, won; Alamo. second
Alkyris, third Time 1:291a.
Fifth Race-One mile. Parmesan, 1O1
e. Burnsl, to /. won; Senator Penrose,
sixth sixth Race"siS II furlongs. P row las
(NIr. Fenner). A to /. won; Twelve Fifty,
second; Plutus, third. Time, 1:19.
Seventh Race-Six furlongs Sobriquet,
90 IT. Burns). 8 to 1, Won; Longbrook, Sec
ond; Mover third. Time, ZIG.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
WAIJr.rNG NOT REspTTEp

Frankfort, KY, March 13.-Gov. Brad
ley has not respited Alonzo Walling. The
reports sent out this afternoon that a re-
spite of four days had been granted to the
accomplice of Scott Jackson in the MUIR
der of Pearl Bryan are pronounced to-
night by the governor as unwarranted
He says he has not yet finished reading
the evidence in the case. and will not
finish the work before Monday. He will
not say whether or not respite is prob
able, as he says he, of course, will b.
guided by the evidence, with which he
is not as yet familiar.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
PopIILIsrs IN CAUCUS.

Washington, March 13.-A joint cau-
Gus of the populists of the senate and
house was held tonight moro for the
purpose of permitting the members to
get acquainted with each other than to
outline any particular policy. Speeches
were made by Senators Allen and But
Ter and by various members of the house.
The representatives will meet Monday
morning at 1920 to nominate their cam
didate for speaker.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14

big enough already. He repealed the no.
ton of desiring the annexation of Canada,
peaceably or otherwise. 1T is for the
interest of neither l have already stated
my views against annexation. My dream
for the remote and permanent future of
this North American continent is three
great epublies-Canada, the United
States and Mexico-but / would not take
a step to alter things as they are. What
is to come hereafter must come by ma
tural political evolution"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
NOT READY UNTIL MONDAY

Washington, March 13.-Gov. Dingley,
chairman of the committee of ways and
means, states that the tariff bill will not
be completed until Monday morning, and
that 1T will not be given to the press IN
authentic and complete form until it Is
ready to be presented TO the house, which
will probably be Monday afternoon.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
MRS. RUFUS PETITION.

washington. March 1s-The petition of
Mrs. Ruiz, widow of the dentist, Rich
ard Ruiz, was delivered to- Secretary
Sherman today. 1t covers eight pages OF
note paper, the last of which is, DEVOTED
to the signature, and is wholly In Span
ton of what his action will be, and until
the petition Is duly translated he will
not determine what disposition to make
of it. "a
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
I.AMoN1Ns FAMILY LEAVE.

Washington. March 13.-Mrs. D. S. La
mont and children, accompanied by Mr..
Segar, private secretary to ex-Seoretary
Lamont, will leave Washington this even
ing for Old Point Comfort in Col. La
mont's special car
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
LONDON BOOBIES TO GO.

London March 19-Five of the judges
of the queens bench division of the high
court of justices today delivered judg-
ment in the case of Dunn, the book
maker at Tattersalls, deciding that ring
betting is Illegal This decision win wipe
out the book makers and effect a revolu-
ttion in betting.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
RFraEvEp Tine REcErvER,

Charleston, S. c., March 13.-Judge
Simmonton today discharged Fl. c. Beat
ty as receiver of the Carolina, Knoxville
and Western railroad. The road was sold
several months ago, and special master
having reported that the receivers ac-
counts were correct and closed, Mr.. Beat
ty was relieved Of his office.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
FRANCE NOT HEARD FROM.

Vienna, March 1.-THE Frendonblatt
and other papers of this city state that
Russia, Germany and Austria have in
structed their admiras to take steps with
their colleagues to blockade Crete and
Greece, Great Britain and Italy. II is said,
are prepared to cooperate, but the de-
cision of France is yet awaited.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
LARRIEU RELEASED.
Charges on Which He Had Been Arrested
Not Given Out.

Charges on Which He Had Been Arrested
Not Given Out.
Washington, March 13.-Consul Hance
at Cardenas, Cuba, telegraphs the state
department that Frank ]. Larrieu had
been released from prison there yester-
day. Larreu's case had not attracted
much attention and while this govern
ment has been interested in it for some
time it does not appear that any special
efforts were made in his behalf. Accord
ing to the records at the state DEPART
ment Larrieu is a native of Cuba, ma
turalzed in this country. He was ar
rested at Cardenas May Is last. on
charges never made known, although
demand for information had been for
mally made by Secretary Olney.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
Convenes In Extra Session-Surprise In
Store for Hunter On the First Ballot.

Frankfort. KY, March 13.-The extra
session of the house opened at 10 o'clock
and the senate convened at noon. The
Blackburn men have sprung a new
scheme to- defeat Hunter. On the first
ballot the silver and sound money dem
ocrats will vote for Gov. Bradley, and
so may a dozen republicans
AT the conclusion of the reading of the
governors message both houses adjourn
ed until Monday without taking any ae-
ton on the question of when to begin
balloting for senator
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
HTGHT RENoMINATED.

Admission, March 13.-tSpecial)- .In
democratic primary today Capt. +. M.
Hight. who has been mayor for two
terms, was renominated over James
Keith. Jr.. by vote of AIS to 1885,.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
LEES FAMILY TO RETURN.

Havana, March 13.-The family of Con-
ul-General Lee will return to the United
States within two weeks. This is thought
to be preparatory TO a change in the con-
su1chin
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14

west Ticket sales are light in Carson
but a good demand is reported from
the west.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-14
SPAIN HAS TROUBLE AT HOME.

Madrid, March 13.-Carlist agitation Is
spreading rapidly in the northern part of
Spain. Armed bands of Carlists are be-
ing pursued by troops in the province of
Teruel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
Mutual Life Agency Chapee.

Messrs w. w. Bussey and D. Kraus. So
long known as the Savannah representa-
tives of the Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany Of New York, have been promoted
to a position of wider usefulness. in tina,
they will now look after the larger inter-
ests of the company in all the principa,
cities of Georgia.
They are succeeded in Savannah bv Mr.
Henry Hohenstein. late general agent Of
the Nederland Life Insurance Company.
Mr.. Hohenstein. personally, is well ana
favorably known by the insuring public
of Savannah and Georgia. When tba
Nederland Life decided to discontinue tic
United States branch, Mr.. Hohenstein boo
many flatterins offers from prominent life
insurance companies but decided to a.
cept the agency of the Mutual Life ana
will henceforth be the accredited ranr..
sentative of that company at their old a.
flee in the Board of Trade building. on
Bay street.
Mr.. William r. Blois, who has been IN
charge of the collection department of tbls
agency since the death of Capt. ]. d
Johnston, will retain that position. ana
Savannah policY-holders will find him az
ways ready to serve them in matters 70.
lating to the payment Of premiums
The Mutual Life Insurance Companv
has assets Of nearly S250,OO0. OOO of v5htoS
SO 900. 900 Is invested in Georgia securitiaa
The company points to its enyiable mast
record. which no doubt illustrates the vain :
of its future guarantees. 1t offers liberal
contracts, prompt settlements, unoualided
integrity and absolute security, and write
the largest amount paid for life Insurance.
Of any company in the world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
FIRST REGIMENT FAIR FINISHED.
The Companies Expect to Clear
About $1,000.

The First Regiments fair closed last
night, and the gaily decorated hall viii
now be without its crowds of pretty girls
and uniformed galIants that have made the
evenings Of the last two weeks pass so
pleasantly.
A large crowd was there last night to
bid on the many articles left over at the
booths. Many Of the articles were hand
some and the visitors considered them
valuable. Good prices were secured for
some, but as a rule, the bidding was slow
and the prices low
Some Of the companies awarded articles
left on their tables and others sold them
out to the highest bidders. The Republi-
can Blues awarded a Dulap hat to AIr. c.
D. Kline, silver teapot to Col, A R.
Lawton.
A pair of pistols to Mr.. r. Russell and
Col. A. R. Lawton, and blackboard ride
to Miss McQuade. The ladies' request that
all articles be called for before z o'clock
to-day.
At the Cadets booth the handsome din
ner set was awarded to Mr.. r. P. Lowell,
the chiffonier to Mr.. Fred Myers, Jr., and
the punch bowl, which was to have been
disposed Of, will be held over until later
date.
The work Of despoiling the booths of
their gay decorations began at once, and
the frames will be taken down to-day.
Col. Lawton estimates the receipts of
the fair al about $1,000 net. The exact
sum will be determined by the officers
when they meet Saturday night, and each
table will report its returns. 1t will then
be known how the companies stand
in the order of returns. There
has been a generous rivalry for the cove
ted honor of first place in the receipts
list, and victory, it is said, fell to the
Greens, with the Blues and the Cadets for
the places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
FORGED CHEcKs FREQUENT.
II. c. Maxwell Handed Around a Few
TO His Friends.


II. c. MARVEL is wanted for passing
forged checks. Whether MARVEL is the
same man who passed the forged checks
on Broughton street Saturday is not
known, but two checks turned up yester-
day which had been passed by MARVEL
the day before and the police are now
looking for him.
MARVEL Is young man who has been
in the city for some time. and was until
recently in the employ of "A well known
firm as bookkeeper. One OF the forged
checks was for so, and was passed on his
boarding housekeeper. The other was for
SIS, and was passed on an acquaintance,
Mr.. ]. S. Wolff, an employee of the Ludden
& Bates southern music house
MARVEL owed Mr.. Wolff a small amount
and rendered him the SIS check in pay
ment. 1t was accepted and he was given
the balance in cash. 1t was found yes
terday that the checks were forgeries.
They were drawn on the National Bank
of Savannah and were signed A. Randall,
whom MARVEL stated to be the manager
of the Savannah cotton mills.
The checks, which were accepted so read
lily by the retail merchants on Broughton
street, were drawn on the Merchants Ma
tional Bank and signed P. Hagan. The
handwriting of the two sets of checks diff
fers and it is not thought they were drawn
by the same person.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
DEsvERGEs HELD FOR MURDER.
The COrOner's investigation of the
killing of Lovey Palmer.

The coroaer's jury returned a verdict
OF murder last night against Joe Desver-
gers for the killing of Lovey Palmer.
The evidence before the inquest develop
ed nothing new Of a material character.
The witnesses testified TO threats made
against the woman by Desvergers. of TAX
ing her out Of Crum's place some night
and beating her to death because she had
passed him on the street without speak
ing to him. OF their apparently friendly
meeting at Crum's bar. their departure
from the place together and the finding of
the woman's body.
The witnesses stated that it was about
1870 o'clock when the couple left the free
and easy. It was their custom to meet
there, go out together and hold long con-
versations on the street. One witness tes-
tilted to hearing screams, and recognizing
IIovey Palmers voice. She was afraid to
gu to the scene and waited for the crowd
from the free and easy TO come along,
which was about half an hour later, after
the bar had closed at midnight.
one witness testified to seeing Derives
gers leaving the spot near which the wo-
man was lying as the crowd approached
The women, with whom Desvergers was
talking when arrested at the corner of
Broughton and Drayton streets at ?
o'clock IN the morning, testified that he
told them that ne had committed the
crime, and had come back TO give him
self up. fSergt Baughn rode up just at
this time, they said, and Desvergers called
to him arhd said he was the man the po-
lice were hooking for
The murdered woman was buried yester-
day afternoon. Tine funeral attracted. a
large crowd to the corner of Wheaton and
Perry street lane, where she had lived.
When the body was prepared for burial 1t
was discovered that in addition to the five
severe knife wounds in the face and neck,
there were eight knife stabs in the back,
showing that the murderer had done his
work well
Desvergers was present at the inquest,
but made no statement At the investiga-
ton before thse recorder yesterday morn
ing, he declined to make a statement, but
declared that the statements of two of
the women who had just testified were
untrue and that they knew nothing
about it,
Desvergers has not directly admitted
the killing, but has done so Indirectly in
statements that after the killing he left
the city and went out some distance on
the Augusta road, but decided to return
and surrender himself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
LITTLE ONES MAY DANCE.
Spring Closing of Prof. Blacks Dam
cling Academy.

Spring Closing of Prof. Blacks Dam
cling Academy.
The annual May ball Of the pupils OF
Prof. John NJ. Blacks dancing academy
took place at Masonic hall last night. The
programme was varied and the figures
and dances were very pretty. The chill
dren were all prettily dressed and the en-
tertalnment was witnessed by a large
number Of the relatives and friends Of the
children.
The Vassar dance by Miss Sadie Shelf
tall and the butterfly dance by Miss Hat
tie Rossignol and Madeline Bigler we're
very prettily executed.
Miss Meta Rossignol danced the La Ca
chuca In q graceful manner.
one OF the prettiest dances on the pro-
gramme was the Manola or Spanish
bull-hghters' dance by Miss Gladys Glrar-
deau.
The tambourine dance by Miss Ethel
Fretwen and the skirt dance by Miss Ka-
tie Blum were both very pretty.
Miss Helen Blum and Miss Marguerite
Snow danced the Scottish sword dance
with swords and received well-merited ap.
plause
The baby polka was danced by four lit
tie tots. Birdie Van Kuren. Ralph Metz
ger. Sadie Anderson and Walter Blum.
The umbrella ballet was sung and dane
ed by Misses Gladys Grardeau and Ethel
Frotwell and the programme closed with
the May-pole dance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
DIR. scoFIELD,s MEETINGS ENDED
Were a Source of Pleasure and
Profit to Church People.

Rev. c. I. Scofeld. D. D., sailed yester-
day on the City of Augusta for New York.
returning to his home at Mortified, Mass.
While in Savannah DR.. Scofeld gained
many friends, and his addresses and SER
mons were heard with pleasure by a large
number of people. He closed his series of
addresses on the Holy Spirit night be-
fore last at the lecture room of the Inde-
pendent Presbyterian church, and yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock he spoke on 'sThe
Second Coming of Christi
DR.. Scofield was warmly appreciative of
the cordial treatment he received in Sa-
vannah, and said he would remember It
as one of the pleasantest of the many
places he has visited. His trip south was
to attend the recent national convention
Of the Young Mems Christian Association
at Mobile
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
BANKS AND CITY STILL DISAGREE,
Clearing Committee and Assessors
SIN Apart on Tax Returns.

Clearing Committee and Assessors
SHu Apart on Tax Returns.
The basis upon which the banks shall
make their city tax returns is stin unde-
cided
Another conference between the clear
ing committee and the tax assessors was
held yesterday, but without any result
The committee insisted that 20 per cent
is a fair and equitable reduction from the
market value Of the capital stock Of The
banks on Jan. /, as taken from the re-
ports of the Morning News Of that date,
the grounds for the reduction being that
quotations based upon the sales of a few
shares of stock could not be taken as a
basis for the actual value Of the capital
stock OF a bank. Allowances must also
he made for unearned interest and sec'iri-
ties FOR loans which may not be realized
upon.
The large amount of non-taxable securi-
ties held by the banks Is also urged as
one reason for the reduction asked for.
The assessors, however held to their pc
sition that a reduction of II per cent
from the quoted market value of the stock
would be Just and equitable to all con-
cerned They agreed. however, to take
the matter under further consideration.