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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE CoMMODoRE SAILS.
Loaded With an Enormous Amount of
 Munition for Cubans.

LOT SuDdHS.
 Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 91.--The steam CT Commodore, commanded by Capt. Ed ward Murphy, formerly of the steam ship Laurada, was granted clearance papers today by the inspector of cus- toms and left port with a cargo of arms and ammunition for Cienfuegos, Cuba. The arms were loaded openly at the rail road wharf, and no attempt was made to prevent anyone from seeing what was going on. The cargo was shipped by H. P. Fritot, of this city, and was con- signed to s. Cisneros, president of the Gu ban republic.
 Spanish Vice-Consul Potons refused to wise the clearance papers on the ground that arms could not be shipped to a Cuban port without permission of the governor-general. He filed formal pro- test with the collector against the ves- sel being allowed to depart. The protest was filed, and the vessel allowed to de- part, as clearance had been granted.
 The Commodore carried crew of twenty-eight men, 10000 cartridges, 175 rifles, 1000 pounds of giant powder and other munitions of war, besides a quan- tity of medicines and stores
 The Dauntless has not yet returned to load with the cargo of munitions of war, although permission has been granted her to clear for Nuevitas, Cuba, with arms and ammunition.
 Nothing has been heard of her since she left here Tuesday afternoon to go wreck ing. as her owner says. The sudden de- parture of the cruiser Raleigh from Key West at 1 o'clock this morning has caused considerable uneasiness in Gu ban circles for it is believed that she has been ordered to stop the Dauntless and Commodore and search them to ascertain if they are violating the law by carrying body of men as well as a cargo of arms. If the men are found on either steamer the vessel will be seized and brought back to this port.
 The Three Friends returned to port to- day and is in charge of the collector of customs. Her crew came ashore imme- diately and disappeared. None of them would talk, but it was ascertained that the story of the encounter between the boat and Spanish cruiser is true and that the Three Friends did return the fire of the coaster and cruiser. No dam- age was done to either the Spaniard or the tug.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
ToDAY,S ENTRIES.

New Orleans, Dee. 31.-Following are the entries for tomorrow
 First Race-Three-fourths mile, selling. If, 93; Princess Rose, 96; Hippogriff, 9S; Jamboree, 100; Robroy IT., 102; Paskola, 1O2; Marquise, 102; R. o. Ban, 103; Miss Rowett, 1O3; Mollie B., 103; Sauterne, 104; Pitfall, 1O5 Anna Mayes, 105; Lizitta, 107; Sir John, 109.
 Second Race-Three-fourths mile. Jack Hayes. 99; Jasper, 99; Prince Arthur, 99; Henrica, 102; Maxine Elliott, 102; Pat Morrissey, 107; Hill Billy, 112; Alvin w., 112.
 Third Race-One and one-quarter mile, selling. Harry B., S1 Candy S1; New house 93 Chugnut, 93: Cannonade. 95; Farmer Leigh, 97; Proverp, 9S: Old Pugh, 9S; Linnette, 1o1; Partner, 1o2; psros, 102; Pirate 1O3; Cotton King, 105; Booze, 106
 Fourth Race-New Years handicap, one and one-sixteenth mile. Fred Graft, 91; Sister Stella, 94; Glen Albyn, 96; Ely ria, 1C3 Parmesan, 104; Scribe, 1O5; Cly- mena, 105; Roy H., 106; Grayling, l1o; Anger, 113
 Fifth ace-Three-fourths mile, sell ing. Brambenet, 84; Oldham, S6; Ter rault, 99; In Command, 101; Gluck, 102; Flora Ballard, 102; Necedah, 104; Pear son, 104; High Test, no.
 Sixth Race-Three-fourths mile, sell ing. Princess Bonnie, S9; Rosny, sl; Eleanor Mo- 106 Never, 106; Alto June, TOT; Laura Davis, 10S; Loyal Prince, l0S; Renaud, 108.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
DOES THE BABY ACT.

Chicago, Ill, Dec. 31.-Counselman & Day, of the big board of trade and stock brokers firms are made defendants in a suit filed today by Hugh McFarlane, who has speculated in srailrcad and other stocks through the firm and lost s52,7S4 according to the declarations made .lf his bill. He claims he paid part of his losses in cash and gave note for s10.000, which is still held by the firm. He sets up the law against the collection of gam bling debts, and in addition to suing for recovery of the note, asks for S90000 damages, half of which goes to the coun- ty if he is awarded that amount.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
FIREMAN FALLS TO DEATH.
A Ladder Breaks Precipitating Four Fire
 Fighters to the Ground.

A Ladder Breaks Precipitating Four Fire
 Fighters to the Ground
 Philadelphia, Dec. 31.-One fireman was killed and three injured by the breaking of a ladder at a fire early this morning. The victims are: Killed
 Edward A. Dever, horseman, aged 25. Injured;
 George Lutz, hoseman, aged 36 years, ba:k confused and body burned.
 Bethol Partridge. hoseman, aged 25, hand lacerated
 James Bennett, badly bruised.
 The fire was in a four-story building No. 9 Strawberry street. It started on tine third floor in the department occupied by Lemish & Langener, manufacturers of Nothing. Six men were on the ladder, two of whom escaped with slight injuries. Dever was picked up unconscious. He was taken to the Pennsylvania hospital where he died few minutes after being admitted.
 The fire was soon gotten under control aEa the damage will not exceed $2,000.
 Iever was one of the oldest men in the fire department, having been ap- pointed in 1876. He leaves a widow and several children.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
DUN's REVIEW.

New York, Dec. SIR. G. Dun & Co.,, in their weekly review of trade Satur- day, January 2, will say:
 There have been more commercial fail ures in 1896 than in any previous year except 1893, about 14.S90, against 13197 last year, with liabilities of about s225.- 100000. against $173,196,060 last year, an increase in number of about 12 per cent. and in liabilities of 29 per cent
 The year closes with an epidemic of failures, mainly at the west and in banks, loan and trust companies, or concerns de- pendent on them. The action of clear ing houses in various places indicates no want of confidence, and sevreal banks in full, but disclosures of unsoundness in few widely known institutions, in the abnormal state of popular feeling, after an excited contest on monetary issues has caused distrust and suspicion where 1t is frequently undeserved. There has been no monetary pressure to cause trouble, nor have important western pro- ducts declined in value. There has evil dently been too liberal assistance given by some fiduciary concerns to speculative operations. No drain on eastern funds has resulted since the first alarm at two large failures, and the money then sent has all returned. Failures often grow more frequent. Failures often grow approach.
 In none of the industries has there been activity the past week. Holiday dullness has been intensified by the failures and the efforts of great combinations to make new arrangements. With iron, coke, wool. cotton and hides all somewhat low CT, there is almost universal confidence that business will soon become large and safer than before for long time. Cot ton mills have enormous stocks of un- sold goods in some lines, the surplus of print cloths being the largest ever known and about a quarter of years con- sumption. Wool sales decreased 24 per r cent. in the first four months. and were smaller than for five years; decreased 56 per cent in the second four months, when new wool was coming forward, except in the panic of 1878; but enor-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
CRUISERS FOR JAPAN.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Contracts were signed today at the Japanese legation in this city by Henry Scott, president of the Union Iron works, of San Francisco, Philadelphia, for the construction of two unarmored cruisers, sister ships of about 4,8O0 tons displacement. one to be built by each contractor for the Japanese government. They are to cost $1 1500,000 each, to have speed of twenty-two and one-half knots an hour under forced draught and to be completed in twenty four months
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
r1rzu1TcH LEO FRANTZ.

Jackson Miss, Dec. 31.-Fitzhugh Leo Frantz died at the residence of ms nrotn- or. E. 10. Frantz. city editor of the Clarion Ledger this afternoon at 6 o'clock. He has been confined to his bed from typhoid fever for five weeks. He was 22 years old and was the second living son of the late A. J. Frantz, for more than quar- ter of century the editor of the Bran don Republican, for many years the leading paper of Mississippi. He was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He was bright young man and all his habits were exemplary. He had the happy faculty of making warm friends of all with whom he came in con- tact.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.
 New Orleans, Dec. 31.-Rain and mud marked the last day of the year here and only mud larks prevailed at the race course, but as the large crowd present named four favorites, the public made money on the day. First Race-Selling, seven furlongs. Judith C., 100 (Cooley) 4 to l, won Over ella, second; Trilby, third. Time. 1:31%.
 Second Race-Six furlongs, 2-year-olds. Donna Rita, 1O2 (Clay), Il to 5, won; Fred Graft, second; Lott, third. Time, 1:17s4.
 Third Race-Selling, six furlongs. Rouble, 109 e. Reiff), 8 to 5, won; The Sculptor. second; Whiff, third Time, 1:17%.
 Fourth Race-Handicap, one mile. Ramona, 107 (Scherrer). to 1, won; Boomer second; Viscount, third. Time, 1:45.
 Fifth Race--Selling. seven furlongs. Sky Blue, 104 (Songer), to 2. won; Billy Jordan, second; Little Tom, third. Time, 1:33.
 Sixth Race-Five furlongs, 2-year-olds. Alvin w., 10S CWalker), to 5, won; Koenigin, second; Illia, third. Time, 1:04a.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
A COSTLY FIRE.

Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 31.--At 10:30 to- night fire broke out in the car and en- zine house of the Raleigh Street railway and destroyed them all, along with nine cars. five dynamos and four engines of 125 horsepower each, together with all supplies. The loss is s50,00O with only $12,000 insurance. The electric company also furnished light to many buildings. Most of it's stock is held by the General Electric. company, of Boston, of which James H. Cutler is representative. The fire originated in thes boiler or engine room and spread with wonderful rapid. ity. The buildings were of wood.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

St Pauls Episcopal church. He, was missed by friends last night, and a search WAS made for him. About daylight they went to the church and found 1t locked. A window was raised and he was seen standing in the chancel. As soon as he ss " his friends coming he put pistol to hts head and fired.
 He was very honorable, high-toned man, and a devout member of the church and a leader in the church here. It is plain that the excitement leading up to the bank failure deranged his mind. It is not believed that any dishonor rested upon him in connection with the failure.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
AFTER A BIG PLUM.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Congressman Robert R. Hit returned from Washington to- day preparatory to leaving for Spring. field Thursday next to open headquar- ters and engage in the contest for the seat in.the United States senate now held by Gen. Palmer. The other avowed can didates are Alderman Martin B. Mad den, exlCongressman William E. Mason, and ex-Gov. John M. Hamilton, of Chi cago. and Hon. Clark D. Carr, of Gales burg, ex-minister to Denmark. It is said that Samuel w. Allerton, the mill lionaire packer, will also enter the race.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
A SLIGHT COLLISION.

Charlotte. N. C.. Dec. s1-Information comes here that there was slight wreck on the Carolina Central division of the state, late last night A freight train broke in two, and the two sections came together again with great force, telescop- ing two of the cars and delaying traffic short time No one was hurt, and the damage is small
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
QUIET IN MINNEAPOLIs.

Minneapolis, Dec. 31-Excitement over the recent bank failures in this city has entirely subsidedand all is quiet again. Fish has been appointed receiver for the Northern Trust company, and A. B. Derelious for the Bankers Exchange, both of which suspended yesterday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE BANK WINS.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 31.--The big law suit growing out of cattle and ranch transac- tions styled the National. Exchange bank of.Dallas vs. w. F. Mitchell, ct al. was decided in the Fourteenth district court today in the banks favor. The bank sued for approximately $60,000 cash ad- vanced on cattle and ranch property To- cated in Southwest Texas.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
MURDpR OR LYNCH1NG, WHICH? i?

Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 31.-A lynching or murder occurred on Christmas night, near Gibson's station, in Richmond coun- ty. The man killed was Jim Green, col ored, newcomer in the neighborhood, who was employed in cotton seed oil mill at Gibson. Nothing was known of him, except that he was of bad repu- tation and had served in the peniten- tiary. Late Christmas night number of white men on horseback surrounded Greens house and made him go with them half mile down the road, when they drew revolvers and riddled him with bullets. The lynchers were unmasked and were strangers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
AN IMMENsE GAIN.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. s1.-For the four months ending today there were received at this port 561 ,054 bales of cotton. The amount received In the corresponding period last year was 1S4.S22. This repre- sents an increase of over 300 per cent. and probably makes Norfolk the great- est cotton port In the world.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
Now an Assured Fact, the Necessary
 Sum Being Raised.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 31.-Tennessee has raised the s5Oo,oOO necessary to make the governmental appropriation recently passed by congress available. When the bill was signed by the President there had been only s4S0,000 raised. Soliciting committees went to work at once to raise the amount to $500, ,000 The general roundup of the committees occurred to- night at Watkins hall, when it was seen that several thousand dollars over the necessary amount had been subscribed. The occasion was made one of general jolification, and enthusiastic speeches were made by Gov. R. l.. Taylor, Hon. J. M. Dickinson, Hon. J. w. Baker and others,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
MARK HOYT.

New York, Dec. 31.--Col. Mark Hoyt, the we'll known leather merchant, died at his home in this city yesterday. He was born in Stanford, Conn.,, on May 5, 1885, He and his older brothers, Will liam, Oliver and Joseph, became well known as leather merchants in this city. Col. Hoyt took an active part in organ izing the United States Leather com pany and was it's president at the time of his death,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
A NAVAL BATTLE
In Which the Spaniards Claim to Have
 Gained Victory


 Havana, Dec. 31.-Reports have been received here that on December IA the Spanish gunboat Vasco Nunez Balboa fired on rebel stronghold at Maravi, near Baracoa, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. The rebels replied to the at tack, and rapid exchange of cannonad- ing ensued, but the rebels batteries were finally silenced The gunboat received slight damage to her hull, boats and rig ging from the enemy's shots and had two gunners injured
 Col. Cirujeda expresses his belief that the rebel general. Silverio Sanchez, was killed in the battle recently fought at Cayorosa.
 Official reports give details of two en- counters between the troops and parties of rebels in the province of Mantanzas in which the rebels were defeated and dispersed, with the loss of seventeen killed and many wounded. The troops had five men wounded
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

A TERRIBLE SHOCK.

Camden, N. J., Dec. 31.-Anthony Para dine, 3S years of age, an electric light in- speetor, was shocked today while fixing a light in Stockton, a suburb. He was employed by the Camden Lighting and Heating company, which furnishes light to the place. The full charge of 2,500 volts passed through his body, killing him instantly. Paradine wore rubber gloves, and how he received the shock is a mystery.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
IInEEoNzO DIEZ.

New Orleans, Dec. 31.-Capt. Ildefonzo Diez, of the Spanish steamship Catalina, now lying in this port, died on shipboard this morning. He will be buried tonior-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
MINE GAS ExPLoDEs.
Killing One Man and Seriously Injuring
 Another-Disobeyed Orders

Killing One Man and Seriously Injuring
 Another-Disobeyed Orders.
 Bay City Mich, Dec. 31.-An explo- sion occurred today at the Monitor coal mine, six miles from West Bay City. One man named Edward Casper was instant ly killed. The top of his head was blown off and his body badly mangled and burned. He leaves widow and two children.
 The names of the injured are:
 Michael Simm, leg broken, side injured, left shoulder and back bruised and burned.
 Edward Kelly, burned from head to foot and his face filled with coal dust.
 The men had gone into a new entry against orders, and as soon as they en- tered their lamps ignited the gas with had been ordered by the superintendent to keep out of the entry until the gas was removed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
ARE INDIGNANT AT WEYLER Spanish Papers Loudly Demand
 His Recall. THE COMMODORE SAILS With an Immense Amount of Muntion of War Hon. H. D. Money Studying the
 lon-Wey!er's Policy

Madrid Dec. 31.--,rhe Imparcial and the Heraldo today publish articles condemn ing the military administration in Cuba and pointing out that despite his oft-re- peated promises Capt.-Gen. Weyler has practically accomplished very little in the direction of suppressing the rebellion. Both papers demanded that Gen. Weyler be recalled and that Gen. Azcarraga, minister of war. be appointed in his place. The article caused great sensa- tion in the city and the government, fear ing trouble would follow, ordered that the issue of both papers be seized.
 The Gazeta Ofcal will tomorrow pub fish a number of decrees regarding the administrative and other reforms to be put into effect in Porto Rico.
 A preamble. written by Prime Minister Castillo, dealing with the colonial policy of Spain, will accompany the decrees.
 WEYLER'S POLICY. Asr Undecided as to Whether He Will Allow
 Sugar Cane Ground.
 Havana, Dec. 31.--The Hon. H. D.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
GEO. A. WILKINS. or SELMA.
Ends His Life With Pistol at the
 Chancel Rail.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 3--George A. Wilkins, vice-president of the Commer- cial bank, of Selma, which friled yester- day. committed suicide this morning in
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

Havana, Dec. 31.--The Hon. H. D. Money. member of the committee on
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
BY THE sTRYCIuNINE ROUTE.

Asheville, N. C., Dec. 31.-Last night Miss Nellie Porter, of Baltimore, who has been in Asheville for several months, took an overdose of strychnine while la boring under melancholia and died two hours later.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
COUNTY TREASURER SUICIDES.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 31.-County Treasur- CT U. Jernigan shortly after reaching his office this morning shot himself through the body, the ball just missing the heart and he will die. He states that he let colored porter about the county court house have $4,500 of the county funds to put into a scheme ts dig for Mexican gold, supposed to be buried in the vicinity of this city Two slick col ored sharpers inveigled the porter into the scheme, fleecing him out of $6,000 in addition to the amout Jernigan let him have. The scheme was exposed few days ago and the sharpers arrested, and 1t preyed on the mind of Jernigan. He stood high in this community.
 ARRESTED FOR TRAIN ROBBERY.
 Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 31.--John Ken nedy was arrested here this morning by Special Agent Byrne of the United States Express company, of Buffalo, and Detec- tive Gain, of Chicago, charged with be- ing the leader of the gang of bandits who held up and robbed Chicago and Alton train in Blue Cut, on the night of Dec. 23. Kennedy was "sweated" by officers all day. but refused to give any informal tion. The officers state the evidence against him is conclusive. He has been committed to jail.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
WEYLER'S POLICY.

Undecided as to Whether He Will Allow
 Sugar Cane Ground -
The Holly chieftain., 1897-08-13

Farmers are now cutting their second
crop of alfalfa.
The cattle on the range are in first
cia-s condition.
Mrs. II. w. Milford and children
went TO Tribune yesterday.
Albert keesey returned to his work
on the ditch north of Lamar Wednes-
.dav.
The section men have reset the rail-
road fence along tue north side Of the
yards.
f. 7. Payton, OF Denver, WAS in town
Monday soliciting subscriptions for
the Denver Daily Republican.
seI eral train loads of Endeavorers
have passed through here this week,
on ihel. return from California
j. L. Wood says he has field OF
milo maize that looks like huge black
rain cloud, only is is not quite go high.
J4Al bHiiu lbbh u llldu "
Coolidge Monday, and from the looks
of his buggy he found some muddy
roads.
Agent Horst will soon move into the
new depot. The old depot is looking
smaller than ever since the new one
has been erected.
D. r. Henderson returned from La
mar Wednesday, where he has been
working on the telephone line. he in.
forms us that his first name is not Jas
per.
Syracuse Journal: Last winter Kan
sas farmers were burning corn for fuel.
| This summer the hot winds retaliate
| by cooking it in the fields. II is the
law Of retribution.
j. b. Harden looked after both his
father's grocery and G. II. Adams
hardware store during the absence OF
these gentlemen this week. Jim was
about the busiest man in town.
D. r. Henderson leaves today for the
west. After spending few days al
Lamar he will go to Denver to remain
indefinitely. He ordered the CHtEFTAIS
sent to him, which will be done with
| pleasure.
| j. Il. Harden went to Tribune this
morning to attend the graduating exer
cises, which take place there tonight
Jim still retains a warm place in one
corner of his heart for the pretty girls
of Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-08-13

They must have had heavy rain at
Coolidge Sunday night as one young
man of this place said 1t was SO Boggy
he couldn't get home till the next
morning.
II. b. Magill. of Denver, and former.
ly connected with the First National
bank in that city, came down with A.
L. Berdoe on THURSDAY of last week
and is employed in the Amity Office.
We don't hear any of the farmers
talking about keeping bees. II will be
one of tt e most profitable Industries
the farmers in this section can engage
in. The cost OF the first stand is all
the money outlay necessary and that
is not much.
Mrs. l.. S. Millinger will move into
her new hotel next Monday. I'm.
der the efficient management OF Mrs.
Millinger and daughters this hotel will
at once become popular among the
travelling people as place with first
class accommodations.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-08-13
SANTA FE ROUTE.
New ana improved Train servic,

Denver to California in two days.
Two daily fast trains to Kansas
City and Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time to New
Mexico, FL Paso and Mexico.
These are some of the improve
ments offered to Colorado travellers
by the Santa Fc Railroad
The through sleeping and chair
car service mas also been extended.
Fred llarvey's dinning cars and
houses are too well known and liked
to need attention.
Going West, East or South from
Colorado the best route is the Santa
Fe Railroad.
Excellent local service between
Denvor, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
and Manitau.
For information and reservations
call on any agent, or address,
J. =. HALL. General Agent.
100 Lawrence Street, Denyer.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-08-13

The numerous washouts along the
Buffalo canal resulting from the recen,
rains is costing the Amity company
a great deal of money for repairs, but
no time is being lost in getting the
work done on that account. The ditch
will be ready to carry water again in a
few DAYS.
Howard Brown and family and Miss
Laura his sister. werein town Wednes.
day and Thursday visiting. Mr.. Brown
was resident of this county for several
years. He now resides in Prowers
county and is one of the best posted
men on agriculture and horticulture in
that section Of the state.-KiowaCo Coun-
ty News.