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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
THE RIVER SITUATION.
Bulletins Show a Fall at Certain Points With a Rise at Others-Cum berland
 Above the Danger Line.

Washington, April 1.-The following re- ports have been received today from the weather bureau officials in charge of river districts 2 2
 St. Louis-The rise'is coming out very slowly in the Missouri river Little change at St. Louis for the next two or three days Upper Mississippi is also about stationary.-9r3 az s.sg
 Cairo-River. falling at slightly in- creased rate; will continue falling for thirty-six hours. ff
 Memphis-The river has fallen one tenth of foot at this place and four tenths at Helena, and considerable fall is noted in the St. Francis. The flood situation in the delta shows no marked change. s..iel.- 5ek s'9t's"
 Helena, Ark.ANot much change in sit- uation. Gauge 491, all from the breaks; town filling slowly. No new. breaks, but breaks are eiflarging. s,,s-
 Vicksburg-River continues rising from water from crevasses returning to the Mississippi through the Yazoo. No new beraks reported. Situation below here causing much anxiety and levees being raised and strengthened.
 New Orleans-River stationary at Nat chez and New Orleans and a rise of tenth of a foot at Bayou Sara and Don dluSOnVlllS IeVeeS continue intact.
 The Mississippi has fallen over a half foot at St Paul and risen slightly from La Crosse to Keokuk. It has fallen slightly from St. Louis to the mouth, ex- cept a rise of tenth of foot at Vicks- burg, and stationary at New Orleans. One and one-tenth inches of rain fell at New Orleans. s-
 Secretary Alger this morning received a telegram from Gov. McLaurin, of Mis- sssippi, in regard to the status of affairs as follows: r f,ys,.,.,.I s.L .-4
 "The greatest danger to be apprehend- ed In the overfiowed districts is from the June rise of the river. With the crev- asses then existing 1t would be impossi- ble to make a crop, and this would cause the loss of millions of dollars besides starvation to many poor people. An ap- propriation of $1000O0 by congress would close the creyasse in this state, would give employnient to all the needy and allow people to work land in thirty days"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
HAPPILY WEDDED.
A Young Cardiff Couple Elude the Par entol Watchfulness and Are Mar rled In the Metropolitan
 Hotel Parlors.

Yesterday morning, at Il o'clock in the parlors of the Metropolitan hotel Richard Watkins and Miss Louise Swift were made man and wife by Dr. l.. s. Handley, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
 The young people came in from Car diff, their home, yesterday morning, for the purpose of getting married, but the fact was unknown to the young lady's parents. They were accompanied by MT. and Mrs. E. Mckenzie, the brides sister and brother-in-law. and repaired to the parlors of the Metropolitan hotel after securing the license
 Dit Hnndley was sent for by MT. Emil Lesser, the genial proprietor of the ho- tel, and at Il o'clock the young couple were happily welded.
 They returned to their home, Cardiff, last night, where they will in the future reside.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
GREAT VICTORY
Was That of the Democratic Ticket
 of Chicago.
Garter Harrison Elected Mayor With the Largest Plurality Ever Given a Candidate In That
 City-Citv Council Democratic.

Chicago, April 7.-Carter Harrison, democrat, was elected mayor yesterday by majority of 2,222 over all his com petitors His plurality over Harlan, in- dependent republican, the next candidate in order, is 77,756, the largest ever given a candidate for any office in the history of the city of Chicago. The rest of the democratic s.cityas ticket is elected with Harrison by pluralities ranging from 2S,550 to 5S, 426.
 The following is the vote for mayor: Carter H. Harrison, democrat, 14,82S; J. M. Harlan, independent republican, 67,- 072; N. c. Sears. republican, 57,566 W. Hesing, business administra ton, 15,116; John Glembeck, socialist labor, 1,226; H.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
THE PRELIMINARY WORK.

New York, April 7.-The preliminary work of removing Gen Grants body from it's temporary tomb was begun this morning, when carpenters began to build a fence in front of the small tomb to close it from view, while the men engaged in cutting open the steel case enclosing the casket are at work. A force of four men will be kept busy several days cut ting the lfvets holding the case. After the case is opened the casket will be taken out and transferred co the sarco- phagus. Just at what time this will be done will not be made public, but it is be- lieved that this work will be done some night the latter part of this week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
CALLED FOR WAR.

Greeks in Celebrating Could Not Forget
 the All-Important Topic.
 Athens, April 7-Throughout ? Aght great crowds of people thronged the streets cheering and calling for war. Nu- merous meetings were held during the morning and the speakers demand for war were indorsed with hearty unanimity by their cheering auditors. The utmost good humor prevailed. The celebration of the independence anniversary may be said to have extended throughout two days and night without abatement.
 It is asserted here that the powers are certain to enforce the blockade of the gulf of Athens.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
LITTLE RHoDY REPUBLICAN.

Providence, R. T., April 7-In the Rhode Island election today the republicans easily elected their state ticket and re- tained their large majorities in the gen. enral assembly, but were unsuccessful in electing their legislative ticket in this city. Gen. Elisha Dyer was elected gov
 ever obtained by gubernatorial candi- date. In this city, good government legislative ticket indorsed by the demo- crats was nominated as the republican machine ticket and it was elected. The vote was light throughout. the state, the democrats suffering the greatest loss.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
THE UNION MEN.
They Were Discharged From A Large contract Machine Shop on the Com
 plaint of NonU Union Workmen.

It is understood that one of the largs prlVate machine shops is having consider aple trouble with their men. It is the same old trouble between union men and non-unionists and the latter have Tor the time being, gotten the best of the argument
 The union men, it is alleged have been making 1t disagreeable for the others and the officials of the shop discbaread all the union men around the place. The iatter were being paid s275 per day and the others $2.25 and this, perhaps explains the action of the company.
 me matter will be brought to the at- tention of the Trades Council and an eHort made for decisive action.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

L. Parmeles, prohibition, s52; J. A. Pearee, Jr:, independent, 6S6; F. H. How ard, Colyer, independent, SS. Total, 287434. Harrison's plurality, 77,756. Har- risons majority over all, 2222
 The city council will be changed from an overwhelmingly republican body to a democratic council Republicans are replaced by democrats in many of the wards where the election of members of the former party were confidently ex- pected by managers.
 The new council will be composed as follows: Hold-over democrats, 15; dem ocrats elected, 23; hold-over republicans. 16; republicans elected, 6; hold-over in dependents, 8; independents elected, 5; democratic majority over all, 8.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
UNCLE sAM's EXHIBIT.

Washington, April 7.-At meeting of the government board for the Tennessee Centennial today it was announced that the shipments of exhibits had already commenced and that the interior of the government building was practically completed. w. V. Cox. representing the National museum, and secretary of the board, was directed to proceed at once to Nashville and take charge of install- ing the collection. The next meeting of the board will be held at Nashville sub- feet tO call
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
SIGNED THE RIII.

Washington, April 7.-The president signed the flood relief resolution at 2 D. m., and left the white house immedi- ately with Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs. Saxton, MT. and Mrs J. Addison Porter and Dr. Bates, United States navy, for the navy yard, where they boarded the Dolphin. The president, just before leaving, signed the bill authorizing the sending of ves- sel with supplies to the famine sufferers of India
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
INSURGENTS ROUTED.

Madrid, April "A dispatch received today from Manila, capital of the Phil lippine islands, says that the Spanish troops have captured the town of San Francisco, Malabong, where nearly all the insurgents, who are continuing their resistance to the government, have talk en refuge. The rebels fought desper- ately to maintain their position, but were finally routed with enormous losses. Large numbers of the insurgents who were not wounded escaped into the in- terior in demoralized condition.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
THE ARMATJJRE RJ1RNED o1rr

Columbus, O., April T.-The electrocu- ton apparatus, which was to have been used TOT the frst time at midnight to- night in executing the death penalty upon William Hass, failed at the last minute, and Warden E. G. Coffin was obliged to request Gov. Bushnell to re- spite the condemned man until the de- feet could be remedied. One of the ar mature coils burned while the last tests were being made tonight A tempora- ry repair was made, but the machine
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
NEW IRON RATE.

New York, April 7.-The board of man. agers of the Joinc Traffic association has fixed the rate of iron and steel manu- factures thereof from the mills to the Canadian frot tAr at 12 cents per 100 pounds. From Chicago to Boston and New England points, the rate on corn is 9 cents per bushel and oats 5A cents, subject to change
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
PAUNCEFOTE WILL ATTEND.

Washington, April 7.-Sir Julian Paun- cefote has reconsidered his declina ton to go to New York the 27th inst, as dean of the diplomatic corps, and he will par ticipate with nearly all his colleagues at the Grant celebration. A cablegram to the state department today from the em- bassy at Paris announced that probably Minister Hanotaux will send warship to New York. Confidence is expressed in the dfspa tch that France will be notably represented in the marine demonstration.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
BRYAN GOES TO FLORIDA.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 7.-William Jennings Bryan will arrive here tomor- row afternoon and go to St. Augustine where he will speak tomorrow night He will return on Friday. and go to Talla- hassee, the state capital, where by spe- cial request, he will address the legisla- ture. The main object is to secure votes for the free silver candidate for the United States senate
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
WILL. HAVE TWO HOLIDAYS.

New York, April 1.-The governing committee of the New York Stock Ex- change, at it's special meeting today, an- nounced officially that as April 27 had been declared legal holiday the ex- change would close on that day. 1t fur ther announced that the petition of the members that the exchange be closed on Good Friday, April 16, had been granted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
{ SECRETARY ALGER ACTS.

Secretary Alger promptly called his army advisors together immediately after the president approved the resolu- tion, to devise the best method of afford ing the greatest possible relief. His first action was to order six officers of the in spector-generaPs department in.o the flooded districts to report to him by tele- graph the conditions which prevail at various places and the assistance needed.
 The conference win the chief of engi- neers, the djutant-general, the quarter master-general and the commssiary
 general of subsistence, with the secre- tary, was attend edsby R. c. Groves and J. s. Msnkenss s of Memphis, who have been here all the week urging an appro- pria.ion, and who are able to state the most urgent needs. They said all that was immediately needed at Memphis and below was food and medicine, meat, flour, corn meal and molasses to prevent starv- aton, and quinine for these who had been exposed to the high water. They did not need tents or blankets for the present, although they might be required later. It was decided that the engineers
 boats should be utilized to assist in the distribu ton of supplies, and orders were telegraphed, to Capt. George Davis, com- missary of subsistence, ait Chicago, to proceed at once to Memphis to consult
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
CHRISTIANS REFUSED.

Turks Make a Strong Resistance, Killing
 Eleven of Their Assailants
 Canea, April 7.-Fighting of a some what serious nature occurred today be- tween the Christians and Turks outside of Candid. The insurgents, who were numerically stronger than the Turks. attacked the outposts of the latter from four points at once The Turks made a strong fight and succeeded in holding their positions. Their loss was only two killed, while the loss of the insurg- ents was eleven killed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
TWO WE'RE KILLED.

Charlotte, N. C., April 1.-The engine of the regular freight, on the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad, which left Mount Airy today at 2:30 D. m., was de- ralled near Pilot Mountain, and Fireman Walter Chaffin and Conductor Fred Fou- shee,. the latter riding on the engine at the time, were caught under it and killed. Engineer Powers was badly injured.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
THE PORTE UNEASY.

Constantinople, April 7-The porte has decided to request the powers to hasten the appointment Of a governor of the island of Crete and put an end to the present situation in that territory. The turkish officials at Salonica have made call for volunteers in the event of the outbreak of war between Turkey and Greece
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

would then develop only 1,5O0 volts. It was to have been raised to 1,750 before the current was to be sent through the body of the murderer. The representa- tive of the company making the dynamo was unwilling that such risk should be taken and at his suggestion Warden Coffin asked for and obtained respite to April 21
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
wHoLEe LIE HUSBAND POISONING.

Vienna. April "A husband poisoning mania. identical with that which was discovered at Hodmezoe, where almost all the women of the village are &C., cused of making way with their hus- bands by arsenic, has developed at Mis- koloz, in Central Hungary. Twenty three cases of poisoning have been traced and seven women have been arrested on the charge of murder.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
IN THE HOUSE.

IN THE fOUSE.
 The house was in session an hour to- day in which time it passed joint reso- lution appropriating $200,000 for the re- lief of flood sufferers in the Mississippi valley, and enjoyed a little sensl ton sprung by MT. Simpson, populist, of Kan sas. The relief resolution was introduced by MT. Catchings, democrat of Missis- sippi, and agreed to unanimously. MT. Walker, republican, of Massachusetts, and MT. Cannon, republican,, of Illinois, criticised the appropriation, however, the latter hoping that it would be the last that would be necessary because of the failure of the states to put themselves into position where they could consti- tutionally cake care of their own people. MT. Walker gave notice that he would in the future object to the passage of any similar resolution, believing it to be debasing in it's effec.s upon the recip- ients.
 MT. Simpson populist, of Kansas, fur nlshed the sensation of the day by fol- lowing the example of MT. Earle, of South Carolina, in the senate yesterday and protesting against che failure to appoint committees to proceed to the con- slderation of legislative business in the regular and orderly way. He spoke of the power exercised by the speaker as au-ocratic, and described present conldi- tons as revolution and anarchy
 Speaker Reed responded at some length, stating that it was not the first time this condition of affairs had ex- lsted, Mr.. Blaine, in the Forty-second congress, having failed to appoint conn mittees promptly at the beginning of congress. He had supposed until today that there was unanimous concurrence or opinion thu public business did not require the complete organization of the house at this time, He regretted that any member should lend himself to the criticism made outside the house as to the power of the chair. That was conferred by, the house for it's purposes, and that only, and he said the present occupant of the~ehair would welcome any action the house might see fit to take.
 At 1;2O the house adjourned until Satur- day next.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
Porte Becomes Uneasy and Requests tf1e Power
 To Name Cretan Governor


London, April 7.-Several reports con- cur that the intention of the powers to establish a blockade of Greece has been abandoned, while other papers have it that the blockade has been only further delayed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

with the relief committee there and to purchase food and medicine needed. These prompt measures are intended to relieve :he most pressing distress, and Secretary Alger hopes in day or two to be in possession of exact informal ton from all the flooded districts and that help may be rendered to all localities.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
WELL KNOWN LADIES

Of England Will Go to Crete and Coop
 crate With the Red Cross Society.
 London, April "A number of well known English ladies, among them Mrs. ormiston Chant, the reformer, who some time ago led the crusade of the social purity party against the London music nails, have arranged to cooperate with the nurses of the Red Cross society. and Will leave London for Crete tomorrow for that purpose.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

the democratic, there were few promi- nent men present; the quota of eighteen visible at 2 D. m. included in it's num- bers ex-Senators Pugh, of Alabama, and Gibson, of Maryland, who, of course were simply present by courtesy. Presi- dent Pro Tem. Frye, who had presided most of the day, yielded the chair to Sen ator Brown, of Utah. who at 2 p. m., an- nounced the bankruptcy bill as the un- finished business.
 MT. Hale in nposed a motion for an executive session, which MT Morgan, after a feeble attempt at resistance ac- cepted without calling for the test vote on his resolution, which he had threat ened yesterday and without completing his speech, the senate closed the doors to the public at D. m.
 At 2:15 the senate adjourned until to- morrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
RIVERS STILL RISING.

St. Louis, April 7-The q flood situa- tion at this city is slightly improved since yesterday, the river falling nearly eight inches in the past twenty-four hours The relief Is, temporary how ever, as the Missouri, Des Moines and Illinois rivers are reported still rising
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

sentatives there to decide among them selves in regard to the appointment of temporary military governor for Crete.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
DEATH s RECORD.
DANIEL G. GRIFFIN.

Watertown, N. r., April 7.-Daniel G. Griffin, car didatee for governor of this state on the gold democratic ticket last fall, died this morning at his residence In this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

Nashville, Tenn, April 1.-The Cumber- land river passed the danger line today and at 9 o'clock tonight was three-tenths of root above it and rising slowly. No serious danger is anticipated in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
PERSONAL.

FIRE SALE--About $1O,00o in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price. T. C. King. 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
ITALY HAS ENOUGH OF IT.

Rome, April 1.-The Italian govern ment is disinclned to send reinforce ments of troops to Crete and it now seems probable that no more men will be sent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
WILL NOT BE RECALLED

Rome, April 7.-The report that Ad- mira! Canevro, commanding the Italian squadron, has been recalled or is to be relieved of command of the combined fleet in Cretan waters is denied here.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
wEYLKA.s MOVEMENTS.

Havana, AEri5 f-After leaving his staff at Las Tuna, Capt. Gen. Weyler continued with an adjutant U Jucaro. the southern end of the central trocha.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
SPAIN SHOWS WEAKNEsS

Madrid, April 7.-Reports have been received here from Manila that opera tions against the Philippine insurgents are to be suspended because of the lack of Spanish forces to continue the cam paign.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
LEFT FOR JACKSONVILLE.

Savannah, Ga, April 1.-The inter- state commerce commission concluded it's session today and will leave for Jack sonVille, Fla
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
FLOOD RELIEF RESOLUTION

Washington, April 7.-Following is the text of the flood relief resolution as it passed congress and was signed by the president today: -
 Joint Reso1ution--
 Resolved, That the sum of S200 600 is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropri- ated, to be expended by and under the direction of ths secretary of war in the purchase and distribution of subsistence stores to such destitute persons as may require assistance in the district over flowed by the Mississippi river and it's tributaries and by the Red river of the north by the recent floods. And the sec retary of war is authorized to use the steamers, and other boats and vessels belonging to or now employed by the government upon the Mississippi river and it's tributaries in the transportation and distribution of the supplies furnished by the United States or individuals to and among said destitute and suffering peo- pie, and he may employ such other means of transportation as he may deem nec- essary to carry the purpose of this joint resolution into effect"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

FRENCH TROOPS TO MOVE. Toulon, April 71Three hundred infan. try will embark from here tomorrow tc reinforce the troops in Crete.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08
PASSED THE DANGER LINE.

and their waters will swell the flood of the big stream.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-08

THE POWERS ACT. Berlin, April "A dispatch to the Co., logne Gazette from Constantinople says
Omaha daily bee., 1897-10-29

policy offers them and that life and
property would not be safe under n
Cuban government, even with Spanish
suzerainty. The proposition of Sagasta
Is said to have excited great alarm
among the Spanish merchants in Cuba
and even the autonomist party Is
divided in regard to the new policy. In
these circumstances II seems hardly
possible that the program of the liberal
ministry can succeed, but nevertheless
there should be no obstacle placed in
the way of its success by the govern
ment of the United States. Recognizing
the extremely difficult task the Sagasta
ministry has on its hands, this govern
ment should scrupulously avoid doing
anything that might embarrass the eff
forts of the ministry to carry out its
policy. The probability of failure should
exert no influence in determining our
attitude
1t is probable that the administratio
will take no further action in regard to
the Cuban question before the meeting
of congress. In the meanwhile there
may be some interesting developments
in Cuba respecting the new policy for
that island