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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
RELIEF FOR THE DESTITUTE President Mckinley Signs the
 Senate Resolution. THE GENEROSITY OF SPAIN  In Remifting Duties Will Make the Appropria- ton Doully VduabIe-Romeyn Par
 doned by His Exceency.

Washington, May 24--Presldent Me- Kinley today signed ehe resolution ap- propriating $50,000 for the relief of desti- ute American citizens in Cuba.
 The president has remitted tha' sentence of dismissal imposed by court-martial on Cap.. Romeyn, of the Fifth Infantry, who, after a sensational trial, was con- victed recently of assault on Lieutenant O'Brien, of the same regiment at Fort McPherson, Georgia. In view of the fact that Capt. Romeyn will retire by opera ton of law on June l, the president be- ieves that the ends of justice will be se- cured by his severe reprimand. The in- dorsement of President Mckinley is as follows:
 "Executive Mansion,
 "Washington, May "A, 1897.
 ''The proces dings, findings and sentence in the case of Capt. Henry Romeyn, Fifth Infantry are approved; but upon a rec omendation of a majority of the mem- bers of the court-ma rtial and in consider ation of his long and honorable service, of his wound received in battle, of the medal of honor held by him for most dis tinguished gallantry in action, of the fact lahat he will by operation of law be re- tired for age (64 years) on the 1st day of June next, and of his appeal to the ex- ecutiv's for clemency, the sentence award ed by the court Is remitted. In doing so, however, I cannot fail to express my condemnation of the conduct of which Capt. Romeyn has been found guilty, and the regret that he faif:d upon the occn- sion to control his temper in a manner becoming his service and his age.
 CSigned) ''WIIIILAM M'KINIEY."
 The president, at the suggestion of Sec retary Alger is considering ehe plan of assigning an officer from the commisslary department of the regular army to take charge of the assembling of relief SUD- plies for Americans in Cuba. This de- partment IS trained in the handling of supplies and has advantages for con- tracting for large quantities of neceS- saries. Through the good offices of the Spanish government, it is probable that in the event 1t is decided to send food supplies to Cuba, in addition to fhe r= mittances of money, our government will be able to send much more than would be the case if duty were exacted upon the goods imported An intimation has been given that such supplies will be ad- mhtted duty free. The importance of this remission can be perceived when it is realized that the duty on flour Is $4.50 par barrel, or about its original cost. In other words, the $5A90e appropriation will be practically doubled in value by the saving in tariff deductions.
 It was said this afternoon that the pres ident tomorrow would begin to plan the details of the, dis trihution, so the. subject doubtless will come before the full cab inet at it's regular meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
THE TURF.
CHURCIIILL- DOWNS.

Louisville, Ky, May 24.-The eleventh days racing of the new Louisville Jockey club was characterized today by a track two seconds slow, only moderate fields and chilling atmosphere. which was not bravad by more than 2,5o0 people.
 First Race-Four and half fur1ongs. Rastus, to l. won; Tom Collins, to 5, second; George B. Cox, 8 to 2, third. Time, 0571s.
 Second Raee-Six furlongs. Fretful, ? to l, won; Fife, to l, second; Oscuro, 5 10 l, third Time, 1:17A.
 Third Race-One mile Hunbug, 10 1, won; Rheinstorm, to l, second; As sassn, 20 to l, third. Time, 1:46%.
 Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Rounde- lay, 20 to 1, won; Turtle Dove, 3 to 5, sec ond; Asaph, 13 to 5, third. Time, 1:041A.
 Fifth Race-Four furlongs. Elsie M, 13 to 5, won; Queen of Hursl Bourne, 6 to l, second; Mary Wilgus, to l, third. Time, 0:51.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
LIBERALS AFTER TETUAN His Scalp the Fgce of Their Alt
 tefs 2 lnce IN SENATE 2 IND CHAMBER Premier Castillo'f ;sI plana.ion Only Serves to Increase I Y Determination
 Investigation Begins Today

Madrid, May 24-In the senate today in reply to a conservative senator who ask cd why the liberals were absent, Senor Canovas del Castillo, the premier, said: Tn ths opinion Of the government the matter which the liberals plead as an ex- cuse for their absence from the senate is an incident of a purely personal char acter, which has al 6a1y been arranged. The govern meEt respects the opinion of the Hbena1 n24noGty, but rejecte their theory of the incident and their demands fer the resignation of the minister of for eign affairs as contrary to the constitu- ten eff parliament.
 Formerly l governed in the absence of a minority, but under the present circum- stances the responsibility belongs to all T-eties. It is impossible to face the ne- gotiatlons now on foot without serious detriment, if we change the foreign minister"
 lThJ Marquis of Perales, on behaf of the dissident conservatives, declared that under the circumstances they felt com- peled to absent themselves until the liberals had received satisfaction.
 In '.ne chamber of deputies the premier repeatsd the statement he had made in the senats, adding that he regretted the absence of the liberals because it prevented SencT Sagasta from defsnling
  ing out of an erroileious interpretation of one of his speeches. Senor Canovas re- ferred to the bad impression wllieh had been produced in this way at Washington where, he said, 1t seemed to be supposed that the sale icf Cuta was possible thing. Spain" said Senor Canovae, "is not nation of merchants, capable of selling it's honor"
 Ssnor Francisco Silvela, leader of the dissident conservatives in the chamber, who quarrelled with Senor Canovas in 1891 over the expediency of reforming the municipal abuses in Madrid, accused the Duke Of T;tuan of a grave error which could not be righted by a few eloquent words He said the foreign minister ought 10 expfate his offense by resigning. In the course of his speech he characterized the action of the United States senate in recognizing the bellgerency of the Cuban insurgents as great iniquity," and characterized Ghe diplomatic conduct of the government as altogether blame- worthy, adding an expression of his doubt as to the intelligence of Senor Cam ovas in retaining the Duke of Teinan ur-s der th,a circumstances.
 Afer the session of the cortes the dis sideDt conservatives held meeting and decided to ask the president of the cham ber to enter into negotiations with Senor Segasta, with a view of inducing ihe lib- erals to attend the cortes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
TRADES COUNCIL
Holds Regular Meeting--Five Dele gates Obllgatsd--An Executive
 a,r Session.

Birmingham Trades Council held regular niaeting Sunday afternoon.
 Five delegates presented credentials ard were obligated. The brewers, brick makers and painters and decorators con tribut..li the delegates.
 Pratt City lu3al contributed $5 to the fund for fighting the convict lease.
 Hon. F.. P. O'Blien was to have dis cusse,i "Free ,SchnolsY beftre the council balt had. to request fndu gence of another date because of being too unwell.
 A motion rendering the regrets of the council at MT. O'Briens illness was offer ed and adopted. =. c-.
 The president submitted a set of rules for gcverIsrisnt of the council, which were read seriatirn, discussed and firally adopted.Np1ie tIe JiiFt.3
 Other mottfrs of interest. to the council were discussed. "
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
THE RUIZ INVESTIGATION

Will Begin at Guanabacoa Today-A
 Tour eff Investigation.
 Havana, May 24.-It is expected that the Ruiz Investigation commission,- the Congosto-Lee commission. the Spanish officials o11 it, will convene at Guanaba- csla tony-rrow.
 United States Consul Brlce, at Matan- gas, whIo came here on Saturday, return ed there yestrday, accompanied d by Gen. Lee, Mir Calhoun and MT. Fishback.
 With Consul Brlce they have personal ly visited the destitute victims of Capt. Gen WeyleI's policy of re-concentration in trs suburbs of Mstanzas, at JaTuco, ard in other towns and villages along the rair021 lir,ss from Havanl eastward.
 Mr. Calhoun intends taking various other trl-s into the interior during the coming week. Capt.-Gen- Wsyler is at PIlcetas
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
FAITH IN THE FUTURE

The Thomas furnaces have been idle for three months The fact that MT. Samuel Thomas has blown in one of his furnaces while the price of iron Is so low indicates thst he has faith in the future Probably he proposes to show that there is profit in Birmbn gham iron even at pre- vailing low prices. He is not compelI: d to keep flis furnaces running to pay inter eat, as ne is man of ample means. He is considered one of our most con servative ironmasters, and is familiar r with the conditions both iA F, nnsylvania and Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
IN THE POCKET IT GOES.

Washington. May FAR: presena tive .McNIillan. of Tennessee. toGay intro duced in the house a resolution provid- ing for the consideration of the senate resolution recognizing the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents from day to day until disposed of" The resolution was referred to the committee on rules, but it is not likely that the committee will consider 1t. The majority Headers will decide for themselves when it is proper to act on the resolution.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
WANTS ATHENS. TOO.

London, May e4.-The Athens corre- spondent eff the Times says: "Ths inten- lions of the sultan are greatly distrus.ed here and it Is believed that he is avoiding negotiations for peace through the pow CTS because he wants Edhem Pasha to rlar1ah to Athens"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
WANTS TO KEEP TIT UP.

London, May 25.-The correspondent of the Times at Constantinople says: The sultan, when telegraphing to Emperor William his thanks for the latters ad- vice, begged him to continue it, and ex- pressed the hope that advice which was founded upon the strong friendship be- tween the emperor and himself would show Turkey the way to obtain the full recognition of her rights as a victorious power.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
R H E
COLONIES DONE BROWN.

Louisville, Ky, May 24.-Nbahols was too much for ths Colonels today ard the Beaneaters won nicely played game MaGee pitched his first whole game fer the home team, and barring little wild ness,. did good work. Score:
 R.H. F. Louisville ... 70 20OO1O-3 3 Boston .... ......2 1 o 1 01 *-5 8 Batterlss-MaGee and Wilson; Nichols and Bergan. Umpire-McDermot Time, POP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
A CONGRESSMAN IN HocK

St. Paul, Minn,, May 24-Congressman F. G. Stevens was today indicted on the charge of an overdraft of $200 i1 his ac- coun5 with the Minnesota Savings bank at the time when he was a trustee and acting president of the bank. MT. Stew ems, through his attorney, will demand an immediate trial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
PAID HIS FINE.

Washington, May 24.-Phillip Mc'El- hone, recently convicted of taking valu- able documents from the congressional h- brary, appeared in the criminal court to- day and withdrew his motion for the new trial and received his sentence. Ju6ge Bradley imposed a fine of $200 without Imprisonment, which Mc'Elhone prompt- ly paid and was released.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
TT WILL BE M'LAURIN.

Memphis, Tenn, May 24.-A special 10 the Com:mrcial-Appeal from it's corre- spondent at Columbia, S. C., says: Gov. Ellerbe, al II o'clock tonight assured me that in the interest of all factions he will on Thursday appoint Congressman John l.. McI.aurin United States senator in succession to the late Senator Earle''
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
SULTAN WANTS THE CASH.

Berlin, May 25.-The correspondent of the Frankfurt Zeitung at Constantinople says: Count Nelidoff, '.he Russian ambas- sador, made the proposal as condition of the international control of the Greek debt, that Russia should take over the Greek indemnity as a setoff 10 the Turk ish indemnity due to Russia, but the sul- tan will probably refuse, as he wants possession of the cash himself.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
GRE FANS PREFER GREECE
And Ask Advice of the Government Sultan Wants to Retain the Emper-
 or's Good Will-George Wakes.

Athens, May 24-The Cretan chiefs have sent document to the Greek gov- ernment, declaring that they are unani- mously in favor of political union with Greece, but asking the advice of the gov ernment as to the best course to pur- sue consistently and with due regard to ational interests.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
AT LAST THE GIANTS WIN.

Chicago May 24.-A very small audi enI,e saw the Gia-lts win pitchers battle fr,n the Colts today. A base on balls and three hits in the fourth did the busi ness. Score:
 RH.E. Chseags .... ...O O OO1O O-1 2 New York .... 70 0 0 0 Il O00- 1
 Bsttt efdes-G.fffith and Kittreidge; Meelrin, Sullivan end Warner. Umpires- McDonald and O'Day. Time, 1 40.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
OF INTEREST TO BOOKIEs

Louisville, Ky, May 24.-Several ables have already started for Latonia, and the rush is expected 10 begin tomorrow. Sec rertary Hopper announces that the La- tonia association will not put on it's own bookmakers, but that outsiders will be allowed to draw in.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
WILL BE CONFIRMED TO-DAY ,

Washington, May 24.-The nomination of Brigadier-General John R. Brookes commanding the department of Missouri to be a major-general today, was pre- vented only by the early adjournment of the senate and it is expected that it will not be delayed longer than tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
REDS ON THE ToBoGGAN.

Cincinnati, O., May 24.-The Brooklyns again defeated the Reds today. The v!s- itcrs scor;d four runs in the secord in- hing and the Reds wene unable to hit Kennedy. Score:
 R.H.E. Cincimlati .... II % 1 % 1 CA g 2 Brooklyn .... 70 4 1 o o 0-S 10 2 Batteries-Rhines. Ehret and Scnriev- CT, KenneIy and Grim. Umphe-Lynch. Time, TAO.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
WILL VISIT rHE IQuAKERs

Washington, May 24.-The president has accepted the invitation of the busi- ness men of Philadelphia to visit that city on June 2, to attend the opening of the Commercial Museum, and other func- tions have been arranged for that date
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
MALLORY SHOWS HIMsEI.F I.F.

Washing ton, May 24.-The new scra- tor from Florida, Stephen R. Mallory, was on the floor of the senate for the first time today, and will probably be sworn in tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
STRENGTHENED THEIR CAUSE.

London. May 25.-A dispatch to the Times from Madrid says that the state merl and explana tions of the premier in the sena te and the chamber of deputies do not tend to break the deadlock, but on the contrary have strengthened the resolutio of rhe liberals to absent them selvss from the cortes until granted sat- faction for the affront put upon Senator Comas by the Duke of Tetuan.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25

was substituted in the sixth inning Score:
 R.H.E s. Louis ......O 01O3 70 3 1-7 II 3 Washington .. 8 0 0 0 0 4 6 Q Ola 19 4 Bsttelies-Hart and Mcfarland; Me- James, King and Mcclure. Umpire Emslie Time 2:20.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
SCRATCHED OUT OF A HOLE.

Cleyeblr1. May 24.-Philadelphia out played Cleveland at every point through out eight innings ard then the Indians pouri1ed Taylor all over the lot and won out. Scc4e:
 R.H.E. Cleveland .... ...1 0O01014E9 Is 8 Philad lphla .. II 20 00 o 1 4 0-S IA 1 PItteries-YOung anf Zimmsr: Taylor and Clements. Umpire-Sh ridan. Tine, 200.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
RICHARD HIMSELF AGAIN.

Loadon, May 24.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Rome says that the king of Greece is beginning to reassert himself, ard will soon be able to dismiss M Ralli ard to appoint M. Katapano premier.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
BAPTIST MISSIONARY UNION
In Session at Pitt5burg-Treasurers Re- port-Candldates for Mission
 ary Work

Pittsburg, Pa., May 24.-After devo- ttoral exercises, conducted by Rev. Emory w. Hunt, of Ohio, the e;ghlty-third anniversary of the Amer.can BapIst Missionary Union began in the Fourth Avenue Baptist church this morning. This union has charge of ail the mdssi 3n- any work and also has number Of in stituIhons for higher education under it's control in foreign lanI1s. Tte treasurer's report showed that he received $467 ,101. .S9 from different sources during the year.
 After a number of addresses had been made the following officers wire elected: Presfdent-Rev. Henry r. Colby. D. D., Ohio.
 residents-Chester w. Kingsley, Massachusetts; Rev. D. D. McLauren. Michigan.
 Recording Secretary-Risv. Henry s. Burrage, D. D.. Portland, Me.
 Members of the board of managers were also chosen.
 The report of the committee on preach CT ani place, was adopted. It recom- mended Rev. L. A. Crandall, D. D., oe Chicago, as preacher of the annual ser mon. It was also recommended that the place eff meeting be left with the execu- tive committee in connection with the other societies.
 At the evening session, Rev. H. E. Wood, D. D., of Massa chusetts. delivered ar impressive sermon. after which can- dfdates for missionary fields were pre- scented. Th-y were Rev. A. F. Groesbeck and wife. of Iowa, who go to Ungku1G, China; Rev. E. T. Wells and his sister, Gertrude. cre Arcade, New York, Congo, Africa; Miss L. Minniss, Pennsylvania, Kimhwa, China. and Rev. Geo. A. Hunt ley a.-li wife, of Vermont, who return to West China.
 The board of managers reported on the ed,rcs t'orrsl status eff the several colleges ard made some recnmmsnda tions, after which the meeting adjourned until tomor- row.
 M'KINLEY'S CONGRATULATIONS. Washington, May 24--The president this morning sent cable message to
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
GREATER NEW YORK GREATER
 PRISON

Nsw York, May 24-The work of de- moMshirg the city prison. better known as the Tombs, was begun today. A much larger prison is to be erected on the same cit
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
TAIL ENDBRs GROSS BATs.

si.. Louis. May 2a.-The twp tail erIers
 came together today for the first time
 . Els sea a3n ard the Senators took loosls-
 ly-played game by lucky hitting. The Browns touched up McJamss and Kirg
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
DEATH OF SENATOR EARLE Announced in Both Branches of
 Congress AND A TOKEN OF RESPECT In the Shape of Adjournment Followed Sock less Jerry Tries to Have the Journal Cor
 rected, but Makes Failure of It.

Washington, May 24.-The death of Senator Earle, of South Carolina, was re- ferred to in eloquent terms in Chaplain Milburns prayer in the senate today. Following .his, MT. Tllfman, of South Carolina, made the formal announcement of MT. Earle's death, and offered a reso- lution expressing the profund sorrow of the senate. As a further mark of re- spect, the senate, at 12:10 p. m., ad- journed.
 IN THE HOUSE.
 Some of the m,mbers of the minority were prepared when i.he house met today to attempt to force considera ton of the senate Cuban belligerency r solution in the face of the proclaimed intention of the republican leaders not GO allow ac- ton for the present, and despite ths pro- test of the South Carolina members, who desired to immediately announce the death of Sena lor Earle, am announce msnt which would be at once followed by an adjournment But during the reading of the journal the Cuban enthusiasts yielded to the solicita tions of the Sou;h Carolina delegation.
 The only incident of the session was brief continuation of MT. Simpson s fight against the speaker. When the jour nal had been read he objected 10 a line in the journal which recorded that pri- vate pension bill had been referred to the committee on invalid pensions, on the ground that no such committee existed I wan the journal to show the truth, said he, and I move to strike out the lines.
 MT. Renders sn, republican, of Iowa. and MT. Dalzell, republican, of Pennsylvania, poipted out that the rui.,s provided for references and such references were all ways made pending the appointment Of committees. The spsaker decided that MT. Simpsons motion was out of order.
 The house promptly voted down the motion, S4 to 49, and approved the jour nal-92 to IS.
 MT. Elliott, democrat of South Caro- lina, was recognized and announced the death of Senator Earle, which he said occurred under circumstances almost tragic in their nature
 Later MT Elliot said he would ask the house elo fix a day when suitable tribute could be paid to his memory. He then offered the customary resolution, which was adopted. Then, at 12:15 D. m, as a furrRsr mark of respect, the house ad- jourmed until Thursday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
NO sECTARTAN BUILDINGS

Washington, May 24.-Attornay- Gem ef.al McKerEa rerder,1 an opinion today to the effect that the secretary of war has no authority to authorize the erection of secarian buildings on military reserva- tions
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
At Cinlcinrati-

NO GAME AT PTTSTBURG. Pfttsburg, Pa., May 24.-No game-rain.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-25
M'KINLEY's CoNGRATULATIoN.

E Washington, May 24--The president
 this morning sent a cable message to
 Queen Victoria, congratulatirg her on E the celebration of her seventy-ninth
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-22

Guthrie, okla. February 20.--The house
stirred up things today by appointing .
committee to investigate the Territorial
university, normal school and agricultural
college for waste OF funds and abuse of
power by officers and regents. Also q
committee TO Investigate the offices OF
Territorial treasurer aud auditor Most Of
the day was put in discussing the school
land bill.
Among the new bills introduced was one
prohibiting officials from buying or spccu-
lating IN warrants. one giving city coun-
ellis the right to call annual elections and
TO designate the mayor as public Judge.
A bill was introduced to change the county
lines OF Custer and Blaine counties and one
TO make new county OF parts OF Blaine
and Woods counties and in the senate a
bill was introduced TO make new county
out OF parts of Woods aud Woodward.
These bills will sooner or later precipitatc
n general county seat or county line hight.
After n long conference the Rose mar
rlage bill was agreed upon with amend
ments and passed both houses. Under II a
man can not marry negro. his second
cousin nor his mother-in law.
The assembly does not take kindly to
Governor Renfrow's veto Of the bill abol-
ishlng the inspection Of oils. and there Ia
some talk Of passing II over his head, the
radical reform element declaring that tho
inspection shuts out all competition and
fosters monopolies.