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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10
Promises Are a sham.

New York, Nov. 6.-Ex-Minister to
Spain Hannis Taylor has caused an
other sensation by declaring that
Spain's promises of autonomy to Cuba
are a mere sham. 81 am now the advo-
cate of intervention by the United
States" says Mr.. Taylor, because
am satisfied that it is the only remain
ing means by which peace in Cuba can
be assured"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10
FOREIGN.

Gen. Castillo has landed another ex-
petition in Cuba, and the insurgents
now have plenty of arms and ammuni-
ton.
An English syndicate has secured con-
troll of the revenues of San Domingo by
loaning the government $7,5OO,00O.
At Burlington, Ont, the private
bank of r. g. Baxter was broken into
and robbed of $4,000.
German exports to the United States
increased nearly $2O,Ooo.0oo worth dur
ing the past year.
Three men were killed in boiler ex-
plosion at Vancouver, B. G.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Gen. j. c. Howe. adjutant general of
Ohio under Gov. Mckinley, died at Ken
ton of typhoid fever, aged 4a years.
Later returns from the various state
elections indicate that in New York
A. B. Parker (dem.) was elected chief
justice of the court of appeals by $4,000
plurality and in New York city Van
Wyck (dem.) for mayor has plurality
OF $1,000. In Massachusetts, Wolcott
(rep) was reelected governor by $4,000
plurality. In New Jersey the legisla-
ture is republican on joint ballot. In
Ohio Bushnell (rep.) was reelected gov
ernor by about $4,000 plurality with the
legislature probably republican. In
Iowa Shaw (rep.) was elected governor
by over 10000 plurality with repub-
lican legislature. In Maryland the leg
islature is in doubt. In Virginia Tyler
(dem.) is elected governor by $4,000
plurality. In Kansas the republicans
lected nine of thirteen judges. In Ne
braska the fusion ticket was successful
In South Dakota the republicans elected
five out of eight judges. In Kentucky
the legislature is democratic.
Gen. Thomas L. Clingman. ex-United
States senator. died in the Morganton
IN. CO. insane asylum. aged 81 years.
In the Third congressional district
of New York Edmund H. Dryggs
(dem.) was elected congressman.
Col. John S. Ford, the Indian fighter,
died at his home in San Antonio, Tex,
aged 80 years.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley re-
turned to Washington from their visit
in Ohio.
The unofficial total vote for governor
in Iowa is; Shaw (rep.), 224,555; White
(dem.), 1sa,567; populist, middle-of-the
road, $3.50; gold democrat, 5,434; pro-
hibitionist, 1852. Shaw's plurality,
3O,9ss.
An official count of the ballots cast
in Maryland gives the republicans ma
jority on joint ballot in the legislature
OF II and republican will succeed Ar
thur p. German in the United States
senate.
D. W. Bunker, of Galesburg, ILL.,,
junior commander Of the Illinois G. A.
r., died of apoplexy at Hamilton, Ill.
Further advices from the Ohio cleo
ton say the republicans will have a
majority of five on joint ballot in the
| legislature.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10
VIII Use More silver.

Paris, Nov. Alive powers of the
Latin union, on the initiative of Swift
erland, have signed a convention to in
crease the number of small silver coins
by a franc per head of their population.
using the existing five-franc piece to
supply the necessary silver.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10

The Chesapeake & Ohio express was
wrecked near Old Shedwell, Va, and
four persons were killed and II injured.
According to treasury calculations
the exact amount of the governments
share of the Union Pacific purchase
money is $5s,44s,223.
More than $4,000 persons will draw
pay from the city in the first admins
tration of the mayor of Greater New
York.
Depositors will lose $4,000 by the
failure of the Exchange bank at Gray
ling, Mich.
John Webster, Jr., drank II full
glasses of whisky at Oshkosh. Wis.
and then died.
In jealous rage James Boswell shot
and killed Mrs. Emma Smith and James
Barton and then killed himself at Dali
las, Tex.
James Reed shot his wife and himself
at Tiffin, O., because of jealousy. Both
will probably live.
Ex-Mayor Olinger and eight former
councilmen of Dubuque, Ia. were in
dicted for voting themselves an in
crease in salary.
A call has been issued for state con-
ference in Chicago on the 18th inst,
having for it's object the securing of
such alterations in the fundamental
law of Illinois as will enable the people
to participate more directly in legisla-
ton.
President Mason, of the Portland
(Ore.) chamber of commerce, asks the
government to transport supplies to
Yukon miners to prevent starvation.
Near Greenville, Tex, three negro
children who were playing on rail
way track were killed by the cars.
The Central hotel and the Corey block
were burned at Marlboro, Mass, caus-
ing loss of $15O,O00.
The fifteenth Baptist congress will
be held in Emmanuel Baptist church in
Chicago November 16 and 10.
Capt. Lowering will be tried by court
martial November % at Fort Sheridan,
ILL.,, on the charge of cruelty to Private
Hammond.
The corn crop in Missouri this year
will be 1877, 5000 900 bushels, against 2OO,-
900 bushels for 1896.
The Cuban residents of Key West,
Fla, made a great demonstration
against the acceptance of autonomy
from Spain.
A. j. Baldwin went mile on BIZ
cycle in two minutes at Charlotte, N. c.,
breaking the worlds record.
A severe shock of earthquake was felt
the entire distance from Silver Bow to
Monida, Mont.
In a saloon fight at Logansport,
Ind, John Mcintosh killed Frank Pott-
nlyer, the proprietor, and wounded Will
liam and Edward and Louise Pottmyer
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
MRS. MILDRED CLARKE
Passes Away In the Early
Sunday Morn.

On Sunday morning, about daylight,
the spirit of Mrs. Louis v. Clark was
freed from earthly sadnsss and sorrows.
For some days she had been lowering
between life and dea tn, and many fervent
prayers for her recovery were waited
heavenward.
In her death the world los: bright
and beautiful being. AS Miss Mildred
Jones' daughter of DR.. A. w. Jones, of
Selma, she was widely known throughout
the state, and was belle in the social
circles of the cities she visited She was
a frequent visitor to Birmingham, and
was always warmly welcomed by large
circle of frieEds. Her marriage to Gen.
Louis " Clark was a union in which wide
interest," was felt, and no bridal couple
started on the journey of life with fairer
auspices or with a brighter future. A
daughter, Augusta Carlisle, 2 years old.
blessed the union.
The funeral services we're conducted
by Rev. o. P. Fb;zsimons at the family
residence on Highland avenue, late Sun
day afternoon, and the remains were con-
veyed 10 Selma on a spa cial train.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
SPECIAL TERM
OF Court Convenes at Decatur to Try
Three Negroes For Rape--Pris-
oners Still In This City.

Decatur, July 26. Especial 1.-THE special
term of court called by Judge Speak re-
Gently to try Louis Thompson, Walter
Neville and Rosa Buford, all colored, for
the offense of rape, convened this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, Judge ]. ]. Banks, of
birmingham, presiding The grand jury,
after being organ nized and thorough
and able charge, went to the grand jury
room and by 4 p. m. returned true bills
against each of the accused. Court will
convene tomorrow morning at 10, when
the petit jury will be organized and the
trial will begin.
Everything is quiet tonight, no sign of
any violence, nor has there been during
the day. Hon. W. T. Sawtelle, solicitor,
and w. w. Callahan, of Decatur. will
prosecute the cases.
The prisoners will be brought here to-
night from Birmingham where they have
been for several weeks for safe keep
ing
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
And the Magic and Marvel Cities
Again Open.
THE OFFICIALS AT BESSEMER
Take Action and Act Promptly After Thorough
Discussion Regular Dummy
~ Service Resumed.

The citizens of Bessemer held an en-
thusiastic mass meeting in their city hall
last night, which was very orderly and
we'll conducted The me: ting was called
for the purpose of considering the advis-
ability of raising the quarantine which
was instituted against this city several
days ago.
Many of Bessemer's best citizens were
present ali the smeetng and took
greaia interest in it's proceedings. Speeches
were made by Messrs. Gillespie, East,
Prince and others. Each speaker called
attention to the fact that i. was almost
impossible to properly enforce the quar-
antine and that it were better to raise it
entirely.
While laboring under mistaken idea
as to the prevalence of the dread disease
and its seriousness, the city of Bessemer
had hasrened to institute a quarantine
against Birmingha m. After few days
trial at its enforcement, it's futiHty was
easily discovered. Again, the people be-
came better informed as to the real state
of affairs and the s1.uaion was found to
be of a less serious chara cter han at firs1
repored.
When all of these thifgs wera explained
and the situation thoroughly discussed,
a motion was ade thai. l.he quarantine
be raised. at was carried by almost
unanimous vote.
In the future the citizens of Birming
ham who desire to visit .he Marvel CIy
will not be compelled to dodge the quar-
artine officers, as in the pas few days,
but they can boldly enter the little city
1t was decided to follow The pracI.ioe
instituted in Birmingham, and vaccina-
tion will become general Such a course,
it was thought, would produce better and
more permanent results than an uncsr-
tain and unjust quarantine.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
AN IWP,xyiIlANT DECISION
Whic involves Thousands of
e Dollars in Duty
SECRE larry OF TREASURY
Holds That the Tariff Bill Went Into Effect
Friday Night at Midnight-Courts
May Test the Decision.

Washington, July 26.-The secretary of
the treasury holds that the new tariff act
was in effect on the beginning of the day
on which 1T received .he approval of the
president, and therefore became operative
after midnight; of Friday, July "a.
The secretary telegraphed today the
following circular to customs officers:
Department holds that new tariff law
covers and includes all customs business
of July 24.''
La er in the day formal circular of
instructions, covering more fully the de-
partment's views on the subject was
printed and mailed to all customs Off
cials.
The opinion of the attorney-general has
not been required on the matter, the de-
parmert holding that the question is of
such importa nee 10 justify tht m to taking
t. the courts for nnal decision independ-
ent of what the law officers of the govern
ment might be questions as to the meri.s
of the case.
Senator Allison was at the treasury de-
partmsnt today, and in the course of
conversation on the subject said that
in his opinion there was no reasonable
doubt that the act coverved all of lhc
day on Whieh~it-hec2lnaEs also
Us the view of all the prominent officials
of the treasury department, including the
collectors of customs al, New York and
several of the leading ports of the coun-
try. Sufficient data or which to base a
close estimate OF the amount of du.f<S ill-
volved has no. been received, but II is
stated roughly that it probably will be
between 100000 and 100000. The inter-
nal revenue department win probably
save greater amount by the new ruling
than the customs branch of ths service.
During he five days from Tuesday. July
20, to and including Saturday, July "a,
the internal revenue stamp agencies sold
approximately $51S1 500 in beer 81. lamps
alone, and of this amount it is estimated
that not more than one-third, or $l,781,-
626, reached their des ination before the
act werii irito effed.. The savings to the
government on these sales are expected
to aggr5g gate not less than $1S3,000.
Commissioner Forman today tele-
graph all stamp agents 10 settle only on
'the increased ral.e of ~ cents a barrel.
And 1T is understood these instructions
will apply to all cases in which the
stamps were not actually affixed to the
packages before the ncw rae became op-
erative. No figures as to the amounls OF
cigarette stamrs disposed of have yet
been received, but 1t is believed the sales
have besn abnormally large. as the rate
of taxes on cigarettes, speaking generally,
was increased 100 per cent, or from so
cen S per !, 900 to 81, The inducement to the
. manufacturers to lay in a large supply,
which is even greater than in the case OF
the brewers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
HOT AFTER CECIL RHODES
Were the Radical Leaders In
Parliament.
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
And Joseph Chamberlain Also Received a
Touching Up On the Same Lines
The Ministry Sustained.

London, July 26.-The house of COM
mons was crowded this evening in antici-
patton of sharp debate on the report
of the select committee appointed to in
quire into the raid of DR.. Jameson and
the affairs of the British South African
Chartered company.
Mr.. Philip Stanhope, NJ. P. from Burn
ley, moved, amid loud radical cheers,
that the house regretted the failure of
the committee to properly specify any
action to be taken and moved that spe
cifc steps be taken regarding the admit
ted complicty of Cecil Rhodes and asking
that Mr.. Hawksley, the attorney for
Rhodes, be ordered to attend at the bar
of the house and produce the kilograms
which he refused to show the commit
tee.
Mr.. Stanhope, who has been described
as revolutionary aristocrat without
being a Mirabeau," supported his resolu-
tion-in a vigorous speech.
Mr.. Stanhope, in speaking to his mo-
ton attacked the chartered company
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state
for the colonies, and Cecil Rhodes, and
expressed desire that the latter should
be deposed from his membership in the
-privy council. He also wanted the char
ter Of the company materially modified.
Henry Labouchere spoke in the same
strain. He said he thought that If Cana
da should be raided by the secretary of
state Of the United States without the
assent of the president England would
not be satisfied if the secretary of state
was treated as Cecil Rhodes had been.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor of
the exchequer, said the government
would have to consider whether Rhodes
should remain in the privy council, but
in dealing with him It must take into con-
sider-ition the ssrvices he had rendered
generally All the damaging rumors al
leging completely on the part of the
colonial Office had been exploded as fast
as they had been produced.
SIR William Vernon Hancourt, the liber-
al leader. defended the committee and
said he thought the report conclusive on
all Important points. He strongly de-
Tended Mr.. Cha ambarlains and declared
that his action az The time the raid oc-
CURED disproved all ins'anations of COM
plicity. The. ehargias that the committee e
had plotted to suppress evidence wsre
worthy orly of contempt. He hoped, be
said, he would not live to see the G7y
when ma je~ity of the house should by
q vote declare it hsd no confidence in the
words of its ministers.
On vote the motion was lost
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27

with the other physicians, found two typ
ical ca.ss fully up to the standard in the
books. do not deny ~.lat there were
some symptoms laid down in the books
hhau were not apparent, but it Is SO with
typhoid fever, as well as other diseases -
He mentioned two casss in Shelby
county THAT had come under his observu-
ton, one of ,lhem having been a negro
who tramped from Birmingham.
A peculiar incident that had attracted
his attention was that one person who
was not vaccinated caught the disease.
One who was yaccinated contracted it
in as severe form as the one who had
not taken the precautiOn. In a medical
authority he found that in mild epidemic
the disease pursued very much the same
course with one as with the ether.
Some one asked the speaker how many
fatalities had resulted. He answered
that he had heard of two deaths here,
and by some it was claimed that their
deaths resulted from intercurrent dis
eases.
Ten negroes he said had walked into
Mobile and had been sent to the pest
house. Out of this number he felt safe
in saying only three had died He re-
ferred to the disease and Mexico and
stated that he had been informed by
tContlnued On Firth Page.)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF the Methodist Home Missionary So
ciety at Ocean Grave, N. J.

OF the Methodist Home Missionary So
ciety at Ocean Grave, N. J.
Ocean Grove, N. j., July 26.--The annual
convention of the Methodist Home Mis-
sionary Society began it's anniversary
meetings in the auditorium here today.
Mrs CLIFTON B. Fisk, presided. Mrs.
Wells, corresponding secretary of the So
ciety, conducted tbs outdoor meeting.
Mr. Henry G. Danforth, professor of
literature in the University at Albion,
Mich, addressed the convention on I'm
selfish Giving, the Success of Ms siosary
Work" Miss Marguerite J. Trip spoke
on New Mexico as Mission Field," and
Miss Mary Tripp, of Jewett, New Mexico.
on 'The Navajo Indian"
AT the afternoon meeting Mrs S. M.
Lewis, of Savannah, Ga, delivered an ad-
dress on "Colored Girls in the South"
arid Miss Rachael Jefferson, of Norris
town, Tenn, on Our Industrial HON
as Viewed From the Point of View of
Student"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27

one game in three sets. but Nesbitt had
his hands full with e. G. Lee, an old
recognized Loagwood player. On this
match Me- bitt secured 1856 points TO his
opponents 1874. Mahoncy had by no
means an easy thing VIII n Williston. a
Longwood man, ana one time ne English
man showed signs of going to pieces. In
this match both men scored 25 PAGES,
while Mahoney made a total of IS points
to Willlston's go. The playing of the for
eignefE proved the at raction of the af.-
ernoon and their style was watched with
interest. The match tomorrow between
w. A. Larnsd, of Summit, N. j., and Ma
honey will doubtless b. the most in-erest-
ing of the tournament.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
TODAY'S MEETING
May See .he Settlement of he Strike

May See the Settlement of he Strike
To Be She Largest Meeting Known.
Pittsburg, July 26.LThe strike ebtuatiop
in this district is quiet tonight. Boeh
sides are waiting for the meeting of THE
operators tomorrow. The arbbtrators are
jubilant over their success. 1t will be
the larges, meeting of operators ever
known.
Groups of operators are congregating
around town tonigh. discussing the strike.
While they are divided as to plans they
are anxious to hear what the commits
sioners have to offer as solution to the
strike. The board is busy completing the
contract which is to be presented to the
meeting tomorrow at the court house.
No one tonight can predict the outcome
and the meeting may las. two or three
la
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
NOTHING IN THE TREATY.

Loc,1on, July 26.-In the house of COM
mons today the under secretary for for
eign affairs the Hon. George N. Curz n,
replying to Mr. Francis James Hogan,
anti-Parnellite member of parliament for
Mid-Tipperary, who asked If the Clayton
Bulwer treaty was considered of binding
fonos by Great Britain and the Unit d
States as bearing upon the annexation Of
the Sandwich Islands by the latter said
the treaty contained no agreement recog-
nized by either power as referring to
Hawaii
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
STILL HAGGLING.
Germany Wants the Powers to Control
the Greek Finances.


Constantinople, July 26.-At the sitting
of the peace conference today the am
bassadors presented the peace prelimina-
ries drafted by the powers which pro-
vided for Europen arbitration of any
difficulties that may arise between the
Greek and Turkish plenipotentiarie in
reaching definite treaty. Tt is stated
that the powers will insist upon the ac-
ceptance by the porte of this decision
The desires of Germany to institute a
European control of the Greek finasces
stu hampers the arranging of the i'm
demnity.
1t is believed that the railroad from
Volo toLarissa will be transferred to the
Greek administration with the stipula-
tion that the same facilities will be grant
ed to Turkey for the purpose of trans
porting troops as are granted to the
Greek government. This, therefore, does
not indicate an intention on the part of
Turkey to evacuate Thessaly, but is
merely measure of economy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
ENGIasHlMEN WIN.

Tho Tennis Tournaments First Games
Were Taken BY the Visitors.
Boston, July 26.-The tsnmis tournament
opened aI- Lynn court .oday. A large
number began and played their matches,
including tMessrs. Mahoney, Eaves and
Nesbitt, the English players, who have
cerne over to cry conclusions with the
Americans. Each of ths foreigners won
his match. Eaves having the easiest time,
while Nesbitt had 90 work hard. The
former allowed his opponent, Ever, just
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
A. p. A. PREsInENT IN IAIL.

Tcpeka. Kan. July Pa. D. Hubbard,
who WAS convlct51 of embazzling $1,000
a receiver Of the Hamilton Printing COM
pany. was today sentenced to three years
In the penitentiarY by Judge Hazea.
Hubbard was a prominent lawyer here.
ar'1 at the time of his arrest was law
part1isr to Li2ut-Gov Harvey and was
state president of thea. P. A. of kansas.
When sentence was pronounced Hubba rd
mad9 a sensational speech. He said that
he was convinced that he was convicted
because of his cg aection with the A 2.
A, and if so, w X oud of it.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
NOT A GOOD SHOWING.

London, July 26.LThe Agricultural Ga
zd,te recently sent out a circular asking
for information on the condition of crop
prospects. The circular elic.ded T3S re-
plies, the substance of which shows that
the wheat crop for the United Kingdom
is much below the average. Barley is
up to the average. Oafs and potatoes are
slightly below it, and hay is considerably
above It.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
MILLS SHUT DOWN.

Lawrence, Mass, July 26.-The
agents of the Everett and Cotton
mills respectively have given notice that
operations will be suspended at their
mills during the month of August. Both
mills will close down at the end OF this
week No reason was given by the
agents for the shutdown. About $500
operatives will be affected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
"A SIIcK ScHEIMER

New York, July 26.-The local police re-
ceived an inquiry by cable concerning the
surrender of Evans in London. Th@y
made an investigation of the records this
morning, and say there was no such
shoe ing as reported by Evans. No such
man is wanted by the authorities here.
They believe he is working a schems 20
be brought back to the United States.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
SIGNS OF PRosPERITY.

Providence. r. l., July 26.-The cotton
mills in the Blackstone Valley operated
by the Goddards and Chances which
were shut down a week ago throwning
out large number of employees started
up on fun time today and at the same
time dyers and bleachers connected with
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
GAGE RANouETTEn.

Boston, July 26.-Lyman J. Gage, who
Is to be rendered banquet given by Bos-
tons mOss prom,ns,t business men, ar
rived In The city today. Secretary Gage
was accompanied by his wife. Secretary
and Mrs. Gage afterwards left for their
summer home at Marion
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-27
CONFESSED TO MURDER.

London, July 2e.-Henry Hamlin Evans
surrendered himself yesterday to the
Whitechapel police. contending that he
shoc Arthur Terry, at A Canal street,
New Orleans, February 10, 1896. He was
arraigned uhis afternoon at the Thames
police court, where he repeated his con-
fesHion and was reinanded. Amba ssa dor
Hay has communicated the fact of the
confession and arraignment to the au-
thorities at Washington.