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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
AN APPALLING EPIDEMIC
Such Has Been the Magnitude s of the Fierce Heat.
THE LIST OF FATALITIES
Mounts Up Into the Hundreds, While Ttou- sands of Prostratons Are Reported
 Chicago Suffers Most

Chicago July 10.-Tha fierce heat under which the greater portion of the country has sweltered since July 1, moderated in many localities today and predictions from the weather bureau at Washington indicate that lower temperatures will bring general relief within twenty-four hours. The record of prostrations and deaths resulting from the long heated term approaches in magnitude that of a general epidemic. Reports from all sec tions of the country received by the As sociated Press tonight show prostra ticns numbering in the neighborhood of 2000, with fatalities close to $50. In addition to these there were scores of deaths re- suFting indirectly from the intolerable heat, the death rate in many large cites showing a fearful increase over previous years. The central states suffered more severely than other sections, the heat be- ing most felt in Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis. In number of fatalities tn city heads the list With ST deaths; C.nein- nati and suburban points reporting 65 and St. Louis 42. Through the lower south the heat was intenss, but the death rate much lower than in the north.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
JAPAN's REPLY
To Senator Sherman Has Been Received
 M 1,5u.. by Him.

To Senator Sherman Has Been Received - n eHu,. by Him.
 Washington, July 10.-Mr Hoshi. the Japanese minister, late this afternoon sent 70 Secretary Sherman his reply to the mote of the secretary of state, written in answer to Japans original note and protest against the Hawaiian annexa ton treaty lN 8
 The note by l11e minister answers in detail the contentious of the secretary of state, and also at length elaborates ,he position d. taken by Japan against the treaty. Ths no.e was sent after full communication with the Japanese home government It dcubtlessly will be trans- mitIted to the senate committee on for aign relations, with the ether correspond ence. At the Japanese legation 1t is said that the Japanese newspap pers, whose comment was quoted in ths dispatches from San Francisco yesterday, and all of which spoke fin a cont mptuoue tone of the Un:ted States, or abounded in criti- cism of ,lhe position of the Japanese gov- isrnment towards Hawaii. belonged to Gdle opposition press in Japan, and that the sentiments they express must not be taken for the sentiments of the Japanese government. No quotations of the off, cial organ were given.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
ON SUNDAY
The Tariff Bill Conferees Have Decided to Sit in Order to Hasten the End
 of the Long Fight.

Washington, July 10.-The conferees on the tariff bill suspended their labors long enough today to attend upon the funeral ceremonies conducted over the remains of the late Senator Harris, but resolved before dispersing for this purpose to re- assemble immediately after the conclu- sion of the obsequies and to continue their work not only tonight but all day tomor- row. The decision to sit on Sunday was not reached without some hesitation but was decided upon as necessary to expe- dite the completion oe the bill. The con- ferees are still hopeful of being able to conclude their labors by the middle of next week. l+ffi
 While the major portion of the time of the conference so far has been given to senate amendments over which there is comparatively little dispute, there has been more or less discussion of some of the more difficult problems and one of these is the form of the reciprocity provision of the bin. The advice of the president has been sought upon this question and it is understood that he has expressed him self as favoring a policy allowing con siderable latitude and based upon lib- eral principles to revision The house members have not, however, signified their acceptance of this view. Of the senate amendments passed upon, the house of representatives have conceded about three-fourths.
 This course they find necessary be- cause of the fact that the bill was con- sidered so much more deliberately by the senate than by the house. They say the house itself would have made amend ments if more time had been given
 The conferees expressed confidence to- day in being able to call ,n the demo- cratic members by Tuesday next. They stated that they were succeeding better than they had hoped to do in settling their differences. The democratic mem- bers of the conference say that whether they will demand much time in confer ence when called in will depend upon what the republicans do with the amend ments in the senate upon the suggestion of the democrats. If they find these to have been abandoned they will ask for expla na lions
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
CHARITIES AND CORRECTION.

Toronto, Ont. July 10.-At the after noon session of the Associated Charities and Correction. Rev. J. McCool<, of Troy. N r., read a paper on Organization of Private Charities The discussicn which followed was led by Mayor Col quhon, of Hamilton. A paper on district organization versus the centralized plan was read by c. l.. Brack, of Baltimore
 Other papers were read as follows: Re- ligious Teaching in Reformatory Schools by c. J. Atkinson, Toronto "Is Mere Ecclesiasticiasm as Absolute as Possible a Necessary Element in Reform ing" by Supt. Ira Oteson. of Jamesburg, N Y. New Prison Methods and Laws in Indiana," by T. F. Ellison, president of the board of directors of the Indiana re- fornlaaory.s Prison. Reform In Ontario, !" by James Massie, of Toronto.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
SHROUDED IN MYSTERY While Fishing In a Swamp a
 GhaStIy Find Made. A YOUNG W0MAN'S BODY Found In Barrel Buried in the Mud-No
 One Known To Be Missing
 Will Investigate.

Macon, Ga, July 10.-A special to the Telegraph from Quitman. Ga., says: MT. Jacob Wocten and some friends while fishing yesterday on Mule creek, in the upper part of the county, discovered a barrel buried upright in the mud and containing a human body. The body had been cut into blocks, placed in the barrel and mud had been thrown in, fill ing the barrel, which was then headed and buried. Wooten and his friends first removed the head of the barrel, then the dirt, which had formed into a hard cake, and to their horror beheld a switch of human hair neatly plaited about two feet in length, soft and black and evil dently belonging to the head of a young white woman. Next pieces of flesh and clothing were taken out all in fairly good state of preservation. The flesh, While partly decompused and giving forth a disagreeable odor, had dried and the skin had a mumifisd appearance. The dress was of checked homespun, while there was a knit undervest and an under skirt of bleached homespun, machine made.
 News of the discovery soon spread through the neighborhood and today hundreds of people have visited the scene and viewed the ghastly remains. The Identity of the corpse and everything con- nected with it are shrouded in mystery. The swamp in which the body was found is dense jungle and the spot where the barrel was unearthed is a mile or more from any house. The neighborhood is thinly settled and about fifteen miles from here.
 No one has been missing and none of those who have come from the scene can account for the mystery The news was first made known by Deputy Sheriff Tay- Tor, who had been up to investigate the case and his account of the matter, the appearance of the body and all. is con- firmed by others who saw the body to- day.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
NEW ORGANIZATION.

Chicago, July 10.-IThe draft of the agreem.nt prepared during the last week by the vice presidents and general man. agers of western roads for movement of bushes is now in the hands of the pres ideDts of the western roads They will probably take action upon it during the coming week. It is proposed to call the new organization the Western Freight Traffic association, and it's objects will be to promote uniformity In freight class ifioa tion. d.ssemi nate eorerot informasaon respecting tariffs, secure reasopalolenas.s in rates and pfoV9de for the economical transactior of husires1
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
PERPETUAL INJUNCTION.

Charleston, s. C., July 10.-In the United States circuit court today Judg e Simonton handed down a decision which makes perpetual the injunction recently granted hera prohibiting state dispan- sary constaibleS from interfering with the original package store'' of w. G. Moore, of New York, whose agent here is J. s. PinlSusohn. It was decided that all sales of liquor made in such establishments must be conducted under the restrictions of time, quantity and persons made in the dispensafy law of South Carolina. This puts the original package as near as may be on footing with state dispensarles.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
STILL AT TT.
The South Carolina Senatorial Candidates
 Accusing Each Other.

Beaufort, S. C., July 10.-Beaufort county has one of the smallest white votes in the state and today's meeting was attended by small audience. All the candidates spoke except MT. Dun can, who sent excuses. There was con- siderable pleasant repartee between the candidates.
 of borrowing his Cotton speech from Sheperson and Evans replied that he used facts wherever obtainable. Regarding the report that the newspapers have agreed to curtail the reports of campaign meetings, Col. Irby construed it as being part of lot in the interest of McLaurin and said that all state newsaers were guilty of unfairness and injustice. Sem Ntor McLaurin has about recovered from his attack of indigestion. All the candi- dates are reaffirmirg fealty to the reform faction and stating that they have no fight on the conservatives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
REORGANIZATION SCHEME.

New Bedford, Mass, July 10.-The com mttee of creditors appointed to bring about the reorganization of the New 'Bed- ford Cotton Manufacturing company, which was involved in the recent financial crisis here, held their first meeting here today. The plans contemplates the elr- matlon of a new corporation to be known as the New Bedford spinning corp With capital of $250,000
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
FRANCE Is CoNsIDERING.

Paris, July 1O.-The special reply which will be sent by President Faure to lhe sultan's request asking that the river Penios be settled upon as lh= fror.der of Thessaly is being considered by the cabinet. The reply is supposed to be similar to that sent by Emperor Francs Joseph in response to the nota received by him from the sultan
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
HOME wRECKER's FATE.

Macon, Ga, July 10.-A special to the Telegraph from Monticello, Ga, says: White Slack went to his home last night and found Frank Brown with his wife with the door locked, Slack thrust his gun through crack and fired at random and killed Brown. Both are colored White Benton, negro, was shot and kill ed by a white man near here today in self-defense
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
YOUNG cowARD's END.

Macon, Ga. July IDA special to the Telegraph from Quitrhan, Ga says: Lee Hammond, a white man, was shot and killed by negro barber last night. Hia mmond had threatened to whip the negro, who waylaid and killed him. The negro was pursued by posse and cap tured after being shot down One of the posse was also wounded.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11

won; Jay Eaton, second; Charles R. New ton, third. Time 2:12A
 One Mile Handicap Pr5fessional-L. S. Rothwell, 200 yards, won Charles R. Newton 25 yards, sScond Fred. Titus. 15 yards, third; T. A. Mudd, 75 yards, fourth. Tine, 2:03 1-5.
 Five Miie Hlndicnp Profes lional-A. c. Mertens. scratch. won; J. s. c. Wells, 40 yards. second; William Sims. 50'yards, third; F. c. Hoyt, 50 yar1s. fourth. Time, 1o.0Q OK
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
OH, WHAT A CONTRAST

San Francisco, July 10.-In strong con- trast with the extreme heat which has prevailed throughout the middle and eastern states during the past ten days.is the temperature on this coast. In San Francisco, where such thing as a pros tration on account of the heat Is unknoN n. the thermometer registered 50 degrees at 5 o'clock, and at noon registered 65 Even
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 10.--Since the beginning of the warm wea ther ir this section only two deaths have occurred from heat, both being negroes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
MosE scoREs, GOOD SHOOTING.

Long Branch, N. J., July .1O.-pan Brad ley, of New York, won the Hollywood futurlty handicap at the Hollywood traps this afternoon. Bradley killed twenty five birds straight, but one dropped dead out of bounds, which made his twenty four kills. Fred Hoey finished second, with twenty -thre,a, and Clarence Dolan, third, with twenty-twO.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
ONE CRACK ONLY WINS.

Elizabeth, N. J., July 10.--tNat Butler was the only crack rider who landed a prize today, the remainder being carried off by lesser lights. The result:
 One Mile. Open, Professional-Na But Ter, won; Carrol B. Jack, second; J. l.. Decker, third; c. G. Carpenter, fourth Time, 2:14 3-5
 Five Miles Handicap, Professional--Na at Butler first; A. T. Crooks, second; J. L. Decker, third; c. G. Carpenter, fourth. Time 12.47 1-5
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
THE COMPETITOR CASE,

Washington July 10.-The state depart ment has been informed that the case against the Competitor prisoners will be brought to an issue at Havana within a very short time. It is expected that the case of the two Americans, Melton and Leavitt, will be lenIently dealt with
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
THE cINDER PATH.

Philadelphia, July 10.-The second an- nral race meeting of the Pennsylvania wheelnlen was held today on the new board track at Willow Grove. The tra ok was built especially for the National League of, ,Amerloan, Wheelmen meet and proved to be very fast. four state records sbding broken.
 ] One Mile Open Professional- Earl Riser
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
THREE DEATHS IN ALL.

Philadelphia. July 1O.-Since the beg h. ming of the present hot wave only three deaths have resulted from prostrations in this city Over 100 persons have been overcome by the suns rays, but the dea tn rate has been comparatively small.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
rIFTy-rHREE IN SEVEN DAYS.

Cincinnati, July 10-Coroner Haerr re- ports fifty three fatal cases of sunstroke here for the past seven days. This does not include dozen cases for the week in Covington. Newport and other Ken lucky suburbs. There were over 800 prostratlons that were not fatal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
POOR. srRIcKEN CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 10.-Eighty-ssven people have died from heat since July 1. Tn ad- dition six had been drowned while bath iEg to escape the sizzling rays of the sun, six have been driven insane, like num- Der have committed suicide, while BAT Trostratfons, more or lsss serious, have occurred.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS.

Washington, July 10-Among par1ons granted by the president today were those of G. w. Tillsy, sentenced to three years in Georgia for pension fraud and William Mims, sentenced in Alahaml to eighteen months and fine for Illicit d S. inc
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
NONE WERE FATAL.

Raleigh, N. C., July 10-The maximum thermometer at the weather bureau since July 27 has ranged from 90 to ST. Tenn perature on the streets has risen to 100. There has been several prostrations, but no deaths.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
COOLER IN BOSTON.

Boston, July 10.-The mercury, which since last Monday morning has ranged from 90 to 101 in the shade, took decided drop today. the highest point reached, according to the signal office, beigg 76. During me past six days twsnty seven prositrations by the heat have been re- ported. four of which have resulted fa- ta,ly
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
ONE DAYS RECORD.

Buffalo. N. Y, July 10.-There have been seven deaths from heat in Buffalo this week, five of them yesterday In the past two days rhere have five deaths from heat in the neighboring towns.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
HOT WEATHER VICTIMS.

Kansas City July 10.--Eight deaths were directly due to the extreme hot weather which has prevailed in Kansas City during the past week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
ME roo" WILL, rRY AGAIN

Harrisburg, Pa-, July 10.-Senator Matt Quay has definitely announced that he will be a candidate to succeed himself in the United States senate, thus effectually setting at rest all rumors of his retire rnent from politics.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
WONDERFUL AMATEUR.

London, July 10.-W. J. Sturgess, the amateur champion pedestrian, today broke the record for the two-mile walk. covering the distance in 13 minutes and 24 1-5 seconds
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11

Pittsburg, July 10.-Tha intense heat prevailing since the first of July is re- sponsible for twenty-two deaths and forty-seven serious prostrations
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
APPALLING RECORD.

New York, July 10.--T1he number of deaths in New, York city from sunstroke for the week ending at o'clock tonight was fourteen.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
REGULAR SUMMER RESORT.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 10-No deaths from heat have occurred in Jacksonville this summer. No sudden deaths from this cause were ever known to occur in Florida.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
WASHINGTON ESCAPES.

Washington, July 1o.--The only death from heat that has occurred in Washing ton this summer was that of William Car roll, a colored hotel empioye, on July 3.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
BOSTON REPORTS ONE.

Boston, July 10.--There has b:en one death from heat this week, that of Mrs. J. Rutherford. who was stricken yester- day.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
NONE IN RICHMOND.

Richmond. Va, July 1O.-1'here has been no deaths here this summer that could be attributed to the heat
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
FIVE DEATHS IN CLEvEI,AND

Cleveland, July 10.-Since the begin ming of the present heated term there have been reported in this city shirty-two prostrations, of which five proved fatal. The highest temperature reached was 97 degrees on last Sunday
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
YouTIHruL su1cIDE

Macon, Ga. July 10.-lA special to the Telegraph from Waverly Hall Ga. says: eide las't mig ht by taking laudanum. NO cause assigned. 52
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
AvRRAGFs rWo A pAY.

Syracuse, N. Y, July 10.-There have been four deaths from the heat in this city and in the vicinity within the past two days.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
NO DEATHS REPORTED.

Atlanta, July 10.-There have been no sunstrokes this week. Two weeks ago there were one or two prostratons, but no deaths.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
TWO IN A DAY.

Rochester, N. Y, July 10.-There were two deal.hs from haat thds week. both today. s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
WARM. BUT NO FArALfTIEs

Wilmington, N. C., Juy 10.--The highest point reached here by the thermometer during the heated term was 97. At 8 o'clock tonight, the reading was 7S There has been no prostrations here this sum- mo
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
FOUR IN ONE WEEK.
BOTH WE'RE NEGROES.

Utica, N. Y, July 1O.-There have been four deaths from llea during the week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11
IN MASSACHUSETTS,. TOO

Worcester, Mass July 10.--There were two deaths ip this city from the heat dur ing the week uA
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-11

in Southern California. where it is always warmer than here, the highest tempe a. tuns recorded today was 66 in Los An orp1 1a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
The GOId-Seekers.
From Harper's Weekly.

Gold, gold, gold!
What care we for hunger and cold?
What care we for the MOL and strife
Or the thousands of foes to health and
life,
When there's gold for the mighty and
gold for the meek,
And gold for whoever shall dare to seek?
Untold
Is the gold;
And it lies in the reach of the man that s
bold;
In the hands of the man who dares to face
The death in the blast that blows apace;
That WitherS the leaves on the forest tree;
That letters with ice all the northern sea /;
That chills all the green on the fair earth S
breast
And as certainly kills as the unstayed pest
1t lies in the hands of the man who'd sell
His hold on his life for an ice-bound hell.
What care we for the fevered brain
That's filled with rawlings and thoughts
insane,
So long as we hold
In our hands the gold?
The glistening, glittering, CHASTITY gold
That comes at the end of the hunger and
cold;
That comes at the end of the awful thirst :;
That comes through the pain and torture
Of limbs that are racked and minds Ger
thrown,
The gold lies there and is all our own,
Be we mighty or meek,
If we do but seek.
For the hunger is sweet and the cold is
fair
To the man whose riches are past COM
pare;
And the o'erthrown mind is as good as
sane
And joy to the limbs is the racking pain.
If the gold Is there.
And they say, if you fail, in your dying day
All the tears, all the troubles, are wiped
away
BY the fever-thought of your shattered
mind
That a cruel world has at last grown kind ::
That your hands oerrun with the clinking
gold,
With nuggets of weight and of worth I'M
told
And your vacant eyes
Gloat DER the riches of Paradise!
j. Kendrick Bangs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
BRIGHT BITS.

-Uncertainty.-Farm Can I hire you
to shock my corn?
Bicycle Girl (aside): l wonder if he takes
me for man.-Detroit Journal
The Wife" What a &eet smile there
is on the baby's face. Johnl
The Husbands Yes; he's probably dream
ing that he's keeping me awake.-Tit-
Bits.
-"Ilow do you come to be celebrating
your golden wedding, Binks? You've
only been married three years"
Il know" said Binks but my wife and
I thought we'd better have 1t now when
we really need the gold. "-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
During the progress of the Thellusson
will case, which benefited several genera
tons of lawyers one of the counsel en-
ployed suggested that something should
stand over TIN the day of Judgment"
Said Richard Bethel, who also appeared
in the case-he was subsequently Lord
Chancellor Westbury: "Will not that be
very busy day?"-Household Words.
"A gentleman calling at hotel left his
umbrella in the stand in the hall with the
following inscription attached to it: This
umbrella belongs to man who can deal
a blow of 250 pounds weight. | shall be
back in ten minutes" On returning to
seek his property, he found in its place
a card thus inscribed This card has
been left by man who can run twelve
miles an hour. | shall not come back
Tit-Bits.