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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
MEMORABLE MEETING
Was the Sixteenth Assembly of Christian
 5lE,nieavorers- 1.-The Presidents s1iA pnsl e-'-'s Message.

San Francisco, July 13.-The Internal tional Christian Erdeavor convention of 1897 will pass into history as in some re- sped,s the greates. and most memorable of it's fifteen predecessors. An attend- aince, of more than 10000, a. registration of 426 900 actual Christian Endeavorers, which is equal to an attendance of 80,- 900 fin any large eastern city, when we remember thas half of Ehe attendance cross the Rocky mountains in order to reach the convention.
 But far more than the numbers and more worthy of rote was the spirit of the convention, it's earnestness, is genuine ring, f.s high spiritual qualities
 Tt brought a. blessing to California, 1t will leave a blessing in California, it will leave "a blessing behind it, and all the delegates will take a blessing home with the m asth y scatter to the remotest parts of the weild. .
 ,signed3r FRANCIS E. CLARK,
 te,ef os r President"
 The above message written for the As soclated Press by the founder and leader of the Christian, fEndeavor movement consistently gave the work of the con- vehtion. q ls psf
 Today many of the delegates left for their -homes and7many more will depart tomorrow. IA large portion of the dele gates, howev will visit various points of interest before returning to their fa
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
IN THE COUNTY BASTILE
Attempted an Assault on the l2-Year Old
 Daughter of August Schillinger,
WHO READILY IDENTIFIED HIM
Schillinger Brewing Company-His Life Threatened for Time
 Great Indignation Prevails.

c. w. I>owrey is now occupying cell in the county jail with the charge of as- sault with intend to rape against his name.
 The intended victim was the 12-year-old daughter of one of Birmingham's most prominent citizens and when the news became generally known much indigna- ton was expressed at the diabolical at tempt to ruin a child and cause anguish and pain where pleasure was wont to reign.
 Late yesterday afternoon, it seems. Lowrey was in the neighborhood of Ave nue D and Twenty-first street and saw, a number of children playing in the yard -of Col. Erwin Schillinger. Among the group was Emma, the oldest daughter Of Mr. August Schillinger. Lowrey, hav- ing at one time been letter carrier on the local force, was well known to all the children, who liked him because he was familiar figure to them.
 The story goes that Lowrey, by some means, coaxed the little girl. Emma, into the old bottling house of the Schillinger Brewing company, and there made an attempt upon her. The child, seemingly knowing the man meant her no good, fought him off inf1icting a number of scratches on his face, at the same time crying cut for help at the top of her voice.
 The cries of distress were hiard by men employed at the Schillinger brewery, near by and number of them rushed in hat direction. Seeing Lowrey running from the disused building, tn y caught him and took him over to the brewery to awaf developments. MT. Schillinger being ap- prised by his child of the helsh attempt of the man, gave the alarm, and as soon as he learned, shat IIpowrey had been caugh,, took his chiltfeto the brewery to identify him. AS soon as the little one laid eyes on Lowrey she screamed at the top of her voice, 'sHe Is the on;; take me away The captors becoming maddened by the remarks of the child and learning of the foul attempt upon her person, be- gan stamping and beating Ghe man, and it was only by superhumln efforts that MT. Schillingsr prevented his employees from rending the maj limb from limb As quirkly as possible the police patrol wagon was summoned and Lowrey taken to the city prison.
 MT. August Schillinger at once swore out warrant against Lowiey and he was turned ever to Sheriff Brien and placed in an inner cell of ths stone pail
 The matter was kept quiet for a time, but when 1t leaked out great indignation was expressed on all sides.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
WEAPONS BROUGHT IN USE.
Negro Miners Attacked at Danvilla by
 Foreigners and Injuries Sustained.

Negro Miners Attacked at Danville by
 Foreigners and Injuries Sustained.
 Tenre Haute Ind, July 13.-A special to the Express from Danville, H., says:
 The strife between the miners of this district commenced tonight. About 400 or 800 Belgian strikers and other foreign CTS gathered at the Pawnee mine and when the cage full of cclored miners who had been at work reached the top of the shaft they were assaulted with different kinds of weapons some usir g knives and others slaves. One of the colore1 miner s secured a bar of iron and a revolver and defended his life. Shots were fred in- turing several strikers. This infuriated the striking miners and they retaliated by an exchange of shots, at the same time retreating to the woods. Later the strik- CTS attacked a train OF the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad carrying work ing miners to the city. The miners inside the coaches opened fire and about fifty shots were exchanged. It is r. ported that one miner was killed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
OPERATORS HOPEFUL.
Is the Feeling at Cleveland Despite tn
 News From West Virginia.

Is the Feeling at Cleveland Despite the
 News From West Virginia.
 Cleveland, July 13.-In spite of the news from West Virginia the operators in this city were inclined late today to take a hopeful view of the situation. They believe they will ultimately win and they attribute most of the talk of a probable coal famine to the spectators who are trying to bull the price of fuel.
 All the dealers declare there is no dan ger of a coal famine here. They say they have plenty of coal to supply their regular customers. Statements bearing on that point were obtained from railway officials this afternoon. The railway companies say they have enough coal to last them for six weeks for their own use. The Lake Shore appropriated a large quantity of coal at the beginning of the strike. but it is now delivering that coal to the dealers to whom it was con- signed as rapidly as it is needed.
 The strike of the miners in the Elem ington, w Va. district is net considered of much importance by the majority of the operators. They say there are only three or four mines there and they do not count much.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
ALL INDIANA CLOSED.

Terre Haute, Ind, July 13.-Today Pres ident Knight, of the Indiana miners, was called to Clinton, where 300 men who have been working on an unorg-anized basbs for two years and taking whatever prices were offered, are anxious to join he union and help along the strike. In Sui- Hvan county today the Star City minGs posted notices that no mining would be done until the strike ia settled. This practically ends the mining in hat coun- ty. Advices were received by the miners officials today reeounting efforts of eev- eral operators to secure statements with their men at the wages asked In each instance all offers were ordered rejected until af-er ;he meeting of the national executive board, which will be held at Columbus, O., at an early date iThe strike has already begun seriously to af- feet the visible supply of coal and the prices go another notch every day. Every mine of importance in Indiana is now idle
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
it. allowing the armament of ships to
 fail, if need be, un,il congress reassem-


 it, allowing the armament of ships to fail, if need be, un-il congress reassem- bl s. f7
 Mr Teller, of Colorado, contributed a lively little speech. He had been under the impression that our ships conveyed she power and dignity of the United States, but, he said, our walShps had proVd source of confusion to the last administrations. The Cuban war, che worst conflict in hundred years, with murder ard outrage, had ragged at our doors and throughout the conflict we had no ship to send .here as the representa- tive pf our Datio2nl dignity and honor. The authorities had been afraid to s nd aeship, fearing 1t might endanger our peace with Spain.
 Why war with Spain would be trif | ling affair so far as we are concerned" said Mir. Teller
 5 He 1fdiculed the idea of having ships if they were not to be sent where needed. We have had a good deal of trouble over our ships. anyway MT. Teller said. and perhaps they will be as well on 'he stocks as in service.
 As would be a greater surrender of na- -tional dignity 70 bow to the armor con- tractors than to hf the ships stand on the stocks and the senator declared '.hat he would let them stand unarmored for all time ra'ther than be held up by the armor |, combine.
 A lYoteo was, then taken on the amend m 7nt Hmtingithe cost of armor to $500 p3r ion.
 It was carried on viva voce vc.e. MT. Hale and one or two others being the only ones to vote in the mega i've.
 MT, Butler then offered an amendment authorizing ths secretary of the navy to make investiga ton and receive propo- siions for the establishment of a gov ernment armor factory and dc report to congress a its next session.
 It was agreed to.
 Other amendments to the bill wers miide as follows: To For improvement cf Cuinbe erland sound Florida, $50,000: to pay balance of $144S5 to claimants under the Spanish-American commission
 The bill was then passed
 At 505 r. m. the senate held an ex- ecutive session and then adjourned. ssp Lssssis-p HOUSE.
 The house took a recess today until tomprrcw at noon without transacting any business.
 MT. aCannon, chairman of the appro- priation committee of the last congress, announced that it was evident that the deficiency biE would not be ready to act upon until tomorrow and he therefore moved a recess until tomorrow at noon.
 MT. Simpson. populist, of Kansas, un- der the gulse' of parlia m entary inquiry asked the sneaker whether the house yesterday took a recess or adtour. ed.
 The sneaker replied that the hous had recessed.
 1T thought that the motion was that the house suspended business. As a rar- liamentary inquiry I should like to know how the house could suspend business when it was not doing business"
 The house laughed. The speaker smiled
 MT. Simpson sat down.
 The gentleman from karsas does not insfst' upon a resporse to his, inquiry" said the sneaker, who then pnt Mr. Can nnn's motion which was oarrie1
 The house was in session but three minutes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
TENEMENT BLAZE
In Greater New York Which Resulted in Two Deaths andgMany Fatally h.
 jured-Braveryi of Police Force.

New York, July 13.-Two children were suffocated to death in a burning tene- ment house in Jersey City early today, their parents are both so badly injured that they may not survive, a girl of 13 years was probably fatally burned and a policeman sustained burns and inhaled smoke in such quantities that he may die.
 The fire occurred about o'clock in the baker shcp of Edward Manser. So filled with smoke were the apartments and halls above the bakery that it was diff ficult to breathe, but the policemen re- mained at their posts and succeeded in rescuing many women and children, whom they passed out. of windows to firemen on the fire ladders. The smoke, was especially dense on the lower floor, occupied by Zeigler He had been i'll and the flames and smoke drove him in- sane. Scantily attired he rushed about the building screaming and hindering the work of the. .firemen. He interfered with the policemen and fought with them when they attempted to rescue his child ren, who lay about the apartments un- conscious from the effects of the smoke.
 Finally policeman grappled with him and managed to hold him while another officer picked up Thomas, a 10-year-old boy, and Bertha, his 12-year-old sister, and carried them into the street from which they were conveyed to the hos pital. The officer next carried out Ed ward Zeigler, years old, and William Zeigler six months old. The latter was dead from suffocatio
 When Zeigler saw his children taken from him, he broke away from the po- liceman and rushed to the front window, sprang out, landing on the fiagstones, twenty-five feet below He was picked up by firemen. For moment only Zeig- Ter was quiet and then dashed back into the burning building calling madly for his wife and children. The man was captured later and sent in patrol wagon to a hospital, where he was placed in a straight jacket.
 Policeman Bunnell tainted and was carried into the hospital, where it was found his neck and arms were burned He was also suffering from the inhala- ton of smoke. Zeig1er had sustained internal injuries and his condition is se- rious.
 Shortly after Zeigler jumped out of the window of his apartments, his wife, de- spite the efforts of the policemen, fol- lowed his example. The woman was un- conscious when picked up and her chance of recovery is slight.
 Sadie Campbell, 13 years old, was pros trated by smoke and was found by po- liceman in her bedroom, Her face and limbs were badly burned and her recev-. cry Is doubtful fs&x e@~
 Bertha Zsigler died at the hospital from the effects of burns and smole.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
DROWNED IN SWAN LAKE.
Willie Jones Loses His Life Tn an Effort to Pluck the Beautiful Ann ri-
 can Lotus.

Decatur, Ala, July 13.-0Special.) al.)-Wil- lie Jones. a r1Q5year-old orphan, and a nephew of Mrs Kate Lackner, was drowned in Swan lake, near this city, boy had secured a bca's from Thomas Clinss, and attracted by the beautiful American lotus growing along the lake shores, was gathering these flowers when he went down. Several negroes were fishing on, the lake at the cime, but none saw the drowning. Willie's body was found later in eight feet of water by MT. Clines and conveyed to his aunts home in this city. He was one of the best known boys of Decatur
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
LULU IN THE SITUATION.
Is the Latest From Pittsburg-More
 Miners Walk Out.

Is the Latest From PittSburg-More
 Miners Walk Out
 Pittsburg July 13-There is a Gull in the miners strike in this district owing to the fact that nearly every mine in the vii cinity is idle. To keep up the enthusiasm and prevent the strikers from becoming lukewarm in the cause, however, the Of ficials have arranged for a series of meetings in different sections every day. Three meetings were held yesterday at Banning Fayette City and West Ng4wton, and at each place resolutions were adopt ed not to return to work until the officials gave the order to.
 A large meeting was held at Snowdsn on the Wheeling division and the sent- ment was unanimous to stand out for the 60 cents rate. The miners on this division fear that the company will begin evic- tions from their houses and intimate that if this Is attempted there will be trouble.
 News reached the miners headquar- ters this afternoon that the diggers in the Camel Morgan and Warren mines, Beav- CT county, had thrown down their picks and joined the general strike The three pits employ about 300 men. The strike has also spread to Mercer county. Five mines are idle in that region today. The men struck for an advance of ten cents per ton. Efforts were made to resume work in the Eagle mine,- Monon gahela City. It is a cooperative concern. but the sentiment of the majority of the stockholders was against resuming and it was decided to keep the pit closed until the strike was settled.
 delegation from Brownsville says that Kneeb, Beaumont Umpire and AL bany mines have closed down and the miners have joined in the general strike with determination to remain out until the question of wages is satisfactorily settled.
 National President M. D. Ratchford, of the United Mine Workers is expect ed in Pittsburg tonight or tomorrow and will meet the commissioners.
 Gov Atkinson of West Virginia ac- companied by his wife and a number of state officials. spent the day in Pittsburg en route to Canada, where they will att tend the conference of the Epworth League. Concerning the miners strike he said:
 '"rhe present strike is not affecting West Virginia very much and do not believe the main body of cur miners will go out. I do not anticipate any trouble whatsoever from the strike in cur state and believe the trouble all over the coun- try will be settled soon by arbitration.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Piece of Pipe Falls From a Car 1nf1icting
 Fatal Wounds on a Lady.

Macon, Ga, July 13.-A special to the Telegraph from Washington, Ga, says: A terrible accident occurred on the Wash ington branch of the Georgia railroad this morning. While the morning train was pulling up to Ficklin station a piece of piping dropped from a freight car just in front of the passenger coach striking against an emba nkmsnt. It rebound q, cushing through the coach window and struck Mrs. Daisy Cade Colley on the feal, crushing the skull. infitcting fatal injuries. Mrs. Colley is still living but there is no hope for her recovery. lrs. Colley is the wife of Dempsey Colley, of New Orleans. and had been on a visit to her relatives in this place.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
IS DDARiMIrTlT FIcKLEY
He Makes Proposition Similar to OnGs
 Previously Made by Him.

He Makes a Proposition Similar to Onls Previously Made by Him.
 Pittsburg, July 13.-There is a possi- bility that the joint arbitration confer ence may yet lead to he termination oe the miners strike on lthe basis of the true uniformity again proposed by PIesi- dent Dear1nitt of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company, las. year, but failed for the reason that 97 DIT cent. of the operators in this district required by Dearmflt could not be secured. Two sessions of the arbitra ton board were held today representatives of he states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Illinois being present. At the afternoon session President Dearmitt appeared before tha board and told of .he conditions existing, according to his point Of view. He told of '.he miners struggle for better conditions. He told of the great uniformity movement of iS95-96. which failed of its purpose. MT. Dearmit, sacd fz fsn ithe operators of the Pittsburg dis trfct will abolish their company stores, use a uniform screen, give honest weight, 2000 pounds of coal for ton, pay cash every two weeks, I will leave it to any committee to settle the price of mirGng and pay it, no mattsr how high, providing all my competitors pay she same price. Unless these conditions can be brought about will not agree to abolish the con- tract with my men, nor can I afford to do so."
 Mr. Dearmitt pointed to the fact that his men were working today when almost every other mine in the district was idle. He said that he fully intended to pay his men the district price whenever the other operators will meet his terms. If true uniformity was secured here, however, it would so involve the interests of the other bituminous states he said, that ul- timately there would have to be a change of uniformity agreements in all the states that would cost much money and require considerable time to accomplish. He promised the board all assistance in his power in securing settlement upon the basis proposed, but said under no con- sideration would he treat with the United Mine Workers. All
 President Bolon and Secretary Warner. of the Mine Workers association, were before the commission in the evening and recited their grievances, They disputed much, that MT. Dearmitt had said and questioned his sincerity. at this time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
THE NEW WOMAN.
Kansas City Will Put Female Convicts to Breaking Stones Clad In Mals At
 tfre-An Innovation In Kansas.

Karsaso City, Mo- July 13.AThe police department this morning began working women prisoners at breaking stones, the same as male prisoners. The police com- misFioners adopted tbis rule at the recom- mendatiom of Chief Quarles, who argued that women prisoners kept in idleness were not sufficiently punished. E
 They do not object to going to jail at all; in Tact, they seem to like it, the chief said.
 The police commissioners have adopted regula tons for the innovation. The wo- men win wear coarse overalls. the same as the inen They will have no skins to imps<1e thelrs work Tine working of tie of-the kind ever made In Kansas.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
IN EASTERN OHTO.

Cincinnati, July 13.-A Times-S Star spe- cial from Bellaire, O.. says: The miners in Schcks' mines, on the Baltimore and Ohio, were today persuaded ito srop their work, and with the closing of these mines tonight all the mines in eastern Ohio will be closed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
SHOT WHILE FLOWING,
William Kearnes Charged With the Shooting and Killing of Isaiah
 Johnson, Both Colored.

Grayton, July B. Especially )-wflliam m Kearnes, colored, crept upon Isaiah John ter was blowing, and shot Johnson in the back, putting about eighty shet from the back of his irsad to his thighs. John son will recover
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14

They claimed that when 90 per cent. of the operators had been secured for uni formity Dearmitt agreed to if, but later he found technical loophole and availed himself of it to repudiate his original proposition.
 The board will meet Dearmitt again to- morrow and will endeavor to get the op orators together for the purpose of in- ducing them to make another attempt to secure true uniformity.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-14
TO COMPENSATE ATTORNEYS.

Washington. July 13.-Represcntative Davis, of Florida, today introduced in the house bill to fix the compensation of the district attorneys for services ren- dered the government in various circuit courts. It provides that the attorney general shall fix the compensation.
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