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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
NOTES.

Sheriff O'Brien was busy yesterday se- lee ing special jury for the circnit court for the coming week. The sheriff ss using eN,rems' caution in selecting the venire.
 Marriage licenses have been issued to the following parties:
 Gerald Turnbull to Miss Fannie Ander- son.
 Gadie Smith to Miss Mazura Louisa Gowins.
 Thomas Costello to Miss Minnie Milan.
 H. c. Allen to Miss Willie Marlborough.
 John T. Wright to Miss Ida B Il Rob- erts.
 Two young men, Messrs. R. J. Fowler, Jr., of this city, and J. E. Warner, of Dayton, O., have compiled a most excel lent plat book of the city of Birmingham. which is now in the office of the county tax assessor. The book is 1Sx24 inches in size, and contains about 1,050- pages and shows every lot in the city, giving Its owner, number, dimensions and assessed valuaio The work shows great care in it's compiat tion and will no doubt prove of ineStimable value. The young men have applied to the librarian at Wash ing on for copyright for the plat book.
 The grund jury has gotten down to steady work and soon yellow papers will be turned out of the mill.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
THE TURF.
GET AWAY DAY AT LofJIsvILLF

GET AWAY DAY AT LOUISVILLE. j
 Louisville, May 25.-The last day of the most successful meeting ever held at the New Louisville Jockey club furnished a mild sensation for the talent. It came in the second race, Locust Blossom, With T. Burns up won by half length from Flora Louise, ridden by Clayton. Clarico who rode Nada, complained that Burns had fouled him. Burns admitted that he had pulled across in front of Flora Louise, but accused Clayton of having also fouled him. Clayton then confessed that he had pulled across in front of Locust Blossom. Both horses were disqualified and Penitsnce at 30 to got the race.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Sharon, to 2, won; Eugenia Wickes, 6 to l. second; i; Sister Clara, 9 to l, third. Time 1:06.
 Second Race-Half mile. Penitence, 30 to l. won; Nada, 40 to l, second; Inci- dental, 100 to 1, third. Time, :491s.
 Third Race-One mile. Anger, to i, won; Myrtle Hardness, to l, second; Rookwood 50 to 1, third. Time, 1:44
 Fourth Race-The Kingston stakes, half mile. Cob, to 2, won; Cuba Free, even, second; May Angeln, to 1, third. Time, 1:03
 Fifth Race-Six furlongs. Filibuster 75 to 1, won; Clifford, Jr., 10 to l, second; Assassin to 1, third. Time, 1:16.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOUR WERE KILLED
And Several Wounded as the Result of a
 Terrible Mill Explosion at is.l Lewiston, Me.

2 Lewiston, Me-, May 25.-A special to the Journal from Lowelton, says that Caswells Mills there were blown up today. Four men were killed and several injured. The mill is a total wreck and the loss will be heavy.
 THE DEAD.
 F. w. GUSHE, engineer, of Burlington, Vt. ms
 a ERNEST NICHOLAS EDGAR, of Island Pond, Vt.
 d FREDERICK CHERVERI, watchman, Maxwell, Ont.
 KING, laborer, St. Cecilie, Quebec. The foreman, Stephen Nicholas, was se- verely injured, probably fatally. All the bodies were horribly mutilated. One of the boilers was blown through the mill roof. The other boiler was blown 100 feet into the alley. -- e.r-..f-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
REALTY TRANSFERS.

The following land papers were filed in the probate office for record:
 Alex Dallas to B. H. O'Brien-Quit claim to los 15, block 12, situated in the city of Birmingham; $116.70
 J. N. Statum to T. B. Leslie Lodge No. 11S. Knights of Pyi,hias-Part of south west quarter of northeast quarter of sec aion 28, township 16, range 1 west, deed to be null and void if the lodge does not build a hall within tweni. .y-four months of date; S25.
 S. E. Thompson and wife to F. P. Law horn-Lot No. in S. E. Thompson's sub division, in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter, section 20, township IT, range we st; $95.
 William Hall and wife to Charles H. Smith-Lot 4, block IT, in survey of Spaulding; $5O..
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
IN THE COURTS.

The fate of William Blounit, colored. charged with the murder of Poddie Wal lace, at Pratt City, on January l, 1895. and whose trial was concluded in the criminal court yesterday afternoon, is now in the hands of twelve men who are locked up for the night considering his guilt or innocence.
 The next case on docket in that tribunal is that of the state vs. Thomas Black burn, murder, he being indicted for kill ing Will Hambrick at Warrior las. Feb ruary.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
AQUDDUcT RESULTS.

New York, May 25-A better day for racing could not have been desired. The track was heavy and soggy and there were many scratches, enough being left in, however, to make good racing.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Rusfler, to 1, won; Rolando, g to 5, second; Xmas, to 1, third. Time, 1:17.
 vide, 12 to 1, won; Uphemia L., to 1, sec ond; Miss Prim, to 2. third, Time, 1924.
 Third Race--Fashion, one-half mile. L'Oulet, Il to 2, won; Sagacity, Il to 9 second: Kenmore Queen, 10 to l. third. Time, :47h.
 Fourth Race-Mile. Rennsalaer, 6 to 1, won; -Arbuckle, to 2, second; Dopde- TO- to 1, third. Time,s 1:44. ! Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Nosey, to 5, won; Lady Ashley, 6 to B.. second; Tanteys, 15 to 1, third. Time, 100.
 Sixth Race-One mile. Wolhurst, 8 to g. won; Cromwell, to 2. second; Brisk, ! to 1, third Time, 1:43A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
NEW ORLEANS WINS.
The Fight Was Spirited, But the Crescent te'.t City Got There

" ,rir,taa fi- F City Got There.
 ie Charlotte, N. O., May 25.-The assembly this aflernoon heard invitations from New Orleans, St. Louis, Richmond and Athens, Ga, for dts next place of meet ing. Athens and St. Louis seeing their cause was lost, withdrew. The vote was between New Orlsans and Richmond. The vote was, New Orleans, 115; Rich- mond, 46. sa .'
 -IThe time of the assembly was occupied with the report of the committee on pub hcation, of which Dr. Pitzer, of Washing ton, is chairman. It provoked a sharp de'bste especially between Dr. Pitzer and Rev. MT. Washburne on the order of enrollmen)t of ministers MT. Washburne opposed the committees report, urging enrollmenE according 70 seniority.
 sDr. Pirzer fought his battle .hsroically, as hesalways does, and had the satisfac- ion of having, the report as whole adopsed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
ST. LOUIS FAIR ROUNDS.

St. Louis, May 25-Two favorites and the same number of we'll played second choices succeeded in capturing four of the events at the fair grounds today. Track fast, weather clear. =
 First Race-Maiden 3-year-olds,i six furlongs. Miss A. l.. Farrow, IS to 1, won; Judge Stouffer, to 2, second; Play Boy, 3 to 1, third. Time, 1:16.
 Second Race-2-year-olds, five furlongs. Eva Rice, 13 to 5, won; Trombone, to 5, second; Free Fun, 12 to l, third. Time, TOP.
 Third Race-One mile. Belvadell, 5 to 1, won; Dan Huger, 3 to ?, second; Tropic, to 2, third. Time, 1:43.
 Fourth Race-Six and a half furlongs. Nimrod, 2 to 1, won; Sea Robber, to l. second; Damocles. Il to 5, third. Time, 1:21.
 Fifth Race-Mile and seventy yards. Royal Choice, 15 to 1, won; Charley Reiff. IA to 5, second; Floridas, 4 to 5, third. Time, 1:48.
 Sixth Race-Seven and half furlongs. Trilby, II to 10, won; Forsyth, to l, sec ond; Russella, to 1, third. Time, 1.3S.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
THE BALLOON WENT UP.

Cleveland, May 25.-The Indians again defeated the Phillies in a hot fight Cuppy held the visitors down we'll until the eighth inning, when bad errors by Mo- Kean and Childs were responsible for six runs. Cuppy being hit hard after the side should hav5. retired. McDermott pitched for Cleveland in the ninth h and re- tired Philadelphia in good order. In the last half Carsey went up iu the air, giv- ing three bases on balls and Orth, who replaced him, forced in a run with an oth.r. O'Connor batted for McDermo.t t and his double scored two runs, while Zimmer n ade the winning run on Gier's wild throw to the plate.
 Score: R.H.E. Cleveland. .. ..2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1.4--lO II 5 Philadelphia. 70 0 OPT 0-9 16 ?
 Batteries Cuppy, McDermott and Zim- mer; Carsey, Or,h and Boyle. Umpire, Sheridan. Time, 2:25.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
BASE BALL.
LRAGIIE STANDING.
THE NATAL EIHGT.

Pttsburg, May 25.-In the eighth inn ing, when the bases were full and two men out, Stenzel rapped out two-bag- ger, scoring two runs.
 Score: RH.E. PiJsburg .. 1000 oO01O01-2 8 0 Baltimore. .. Il 0 o 0 0 0 O. II 2
 Batteries-Killen and Sugden; Nops and Clarke. Umpire, Hurst Time, 2:10
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
A HOME FOR DISABLED VETS.

Charleston. s. C., May 25.-The city coun- ell of Charleston tonight adopted memor- ial address to congress asking that Castle Pinckney the famous old fertilization in this harbor, be converted by the national government Into home for disabled officers and men of the army and navy.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
A SENSATIONAL TELEGRAM.

London, May 25.-A special to the Standard from Athens says that the Elm brosio prints a sensa fona1 telegram from Lamia, saying that the British man-of- war at Volo prevented the landing of arms and ammunition from a Russian man-of-war for the Turks. The story is probably untrue, but it indicates the pre- vailng distrust of Russia. The United States cruiser Cincinnati has arrived at Palerum
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
CITY COURT.

In the first division of the city court the case of William Spinks vs. the Douis- vile and Nashville Railroad company was decided in favor of the defendants.
 Chancery cases are being dispossd of in the second division.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
CoLoNELs NOT IN IT.

Louisville, May 25.-The Bostons had everything their own way from the start today, as the Colonels could neither bat nor field.
 Score: R.HE Louisville. e. 70 OO1000 0-1 T Boston,. .. ....1 1 300 - 10
 Batetries--Hemming and Wilson; Lew is and Bergen Umpire, McDermo;t. Time, 1:2S.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
CIRCUIT.

Counsel began yesterday morning ar gument in the circuit court In the case of Thomas Herndon, administrator of J. V. Neal, deceased. vs. Woodward Iron company. Ths case was given to the jury late in the afternoon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
REDS ON THE DOWN PATH.

Cincinnati May 25.--Brooklyn made 1t three straight today, defeating the Reds easily in an uninleresting game
 Score: R.H I1 Cincinnati. :. 100000 O--2 5 Brooklyn. .. Il 2 1 001 0 0-6 8 1
 Batteries-Ehret Bretenstein and Schriver; Payne, Fisher and Grim. Um- pire, Lynch. Time, 1:50.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
COLTS OUTPLAYED.

Chicago, May 25.-The Colts were out played at all points today and given their first sihutout of the season, orly one of them reaching second.
 Score: RH.E E.. Chicago. .. ....O % 000-O 6 4 New York. .. 70 1 1 0 2 0 8 Is IA Q
 RatterieS-Callahan Denzer and Dono- hue; Rusie and Warner. Empires, O'Day and Mcdonald. Time, hours
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
r CLOSED BY THE SHERIFF.

MT. Joe Franks saloon and liquor
 house was closed yesterday afternoon, by the sheriff on an attachment sworn; out by the agent of the Hewlett block.s Mr. Frank Is confined to his bod with illness and could not be seen last night in regard to the matter. F
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
A POINT FOR GREECE.

Athens, May 25.-The Ath ms spond- ent of the Standard says that the powers have assured Greece that the Turks will not be allowed to evade the conditions of the armistice.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
ARMISTTCE VIOLATED.

Athens, May 25.-A dispatch from Lam- ia today shows that 5000 Gsghs intruded on the neutral zone, but were driven back by the Greek gendarmerie. The Crown Prince Con:t antine has strongly protest ed against this intrusion as violation Of the armistice.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
NEW GOVERNOR OF CRETE.

London, May 25.--A special to the Standard from Berlin says: The powers, including Turkey, have appointed Prince Francis Joseph, of Battenbsrg, as gov ernor of Crete.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
IDENrIcAL NOTE PREsENrED :

Constantnople, May 25.-The identical note of dhe powers was presented to the government today.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
ST. LOUIS WINS A GAME.

St. Louis, May 25.-The Browns played well today and defeat ted Washington, Donahue, while hit often, was almost in- vincible when hits meant runs Wiring 1ey's playing was feature.
 Score: RHE St. Louis. .. ..2 0 O O10 O--Sl2 3 Washington. Il 0 1 0 0 2-- 6 13 1
 Batteries-Donahue and Mcfarland; Swain, German and Farrell. Umpire, EmSlie Time 2:20
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
THE SULTAN'S TERMS.

The Porte has replied officially to the
note of the powers and declines to agree
to an armistce until the following con-
ditions are accepted:
The annexation of Thessaly, and in dem
nifty of 10,000,0 900 Turkish pounds (abort
$44, 0C0,000) and the abolition of the CT il
uiations The Porte proposes that plcn-
ipOtentiaries of the powers should meet at
Pharsalia to discuss the terms of peace,
and declares that if these conditions are
declined the Turkish army will continue
to advance.
The demand for the anne nation of Thes
sally is based upon the fact that the prov
ince was originally cedcd to Greece on
the advice of the powers with the object
of ending brigandage and Greek incur
sions into Ottoman territory, the Porte
believing at the time that the ces sion
would attain these objects, but the recent
incursions of Greek bands and the events
Immediately preceding the war have prov
ed to the contrary This is the substance
of the reply.
The ambassadors met Monday to COZ :
slider the Porte's answer, whic Ii is regard
ed as raising an extremely grave issue.
1t is believed that representations will
be made to the Sultan personally to in
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
NAVAL ACADEMY.

On Saturday the United Ship Monon-
Academy for the summer practice cruise
of naval cadets.
Fifty-five cadet candidates reported for
the Naval Academy examination, which
ed candidate from Chicago, was among
the number He answered promptly
all the questions put to him, as did the
| other applicants. These questions in
or guardian and religious denomination.
On Monday Smith will tackle English
studies, in which he is said to be bright
Accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. Bishop,
ed from the Academy wharf the Cornell
Academy boat race. There were many
sly chances in the direction of the possible
collored cadet. He did not seem to be
embarrassed, Notwithstanding many eyes
were centred upon him. A snapshot
artist took his picture unawares.
Rev. DR.. w. c. Still, of New York, re-
presenting the American Seamens Friend
Society, preached sermon to the gradual
ing class of naval cadets at the academy
Monday He also made the annual presen-
tation of Bibles and other books. Out of
II cadets, 45 chose Bibles.
Naval Cadet H. p Renill addressed a
public meeting under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
NEWS ITEMS.

The Postotfice Department has just com
pleated a thorough inspection of all the
presidential postottices in the country.
The delegates to the International Pos
tai Congress were entertained at a garded
party in Washington by ex-senator and
Mrs. Brice.
Promotions in the army and the appar
ent traffic in appointments have caused a
great deal of adverse comment by men
bcrs of both houses of Congress.
The ships of the North Atlantic squad
ron will have active drilling at sea, and
later in the summer will cooperate in the
work conducted by the War College at
Newport.
At a meeting i'll Washington in behalf
of the Cuban cause Il letter from Senator
Chandler was read, in which he asserted
that President Mckinley would in good
time register the decree that would lihe-
rate Cuba from Spain.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
MARYLAND M.\TTER%.

Cumberland elected six members Of the
city council Monday.
The remains of Mr.. c. c. Baldwin were
buried at Hagertown.
Great activity prevails in the coal min
ing region of Maryland.
The State board of denial examiners
met in Frederick city.
The Catholic church at Urbana, Frcdcr-
ick county, was robbed.
| A threatened strike caused the closing
of the King cooper shop in Ellicott City.
The Monongahcla has been put into
commission for the summer cruise of naval
cadets.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Con
Frederick
| Jasper Dennis, roored was drowned in
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal in Wash
ington county.
the Visitation, in Frederick, aged forty
one years.
Mr.. Billings Steele, one of Mosbv'
| Confederate veterans, died in Annapolis
in the fifty-thrd year of his age.
The name of Willard G. Rouse is men
toned as the democratic candidate for
State Senior i'll Hartford county.
Ladies in Annapolis are making up two
| boxes to be sent to the Methodist Episco-
pal mission school in India and Corea.
The seventy fifth anniversary of the
Moravian Church at Graceham. Frederick
| county, will be celebrated on Wcdn esdav
next.
The lunacy commission is inquirin" in
to the mental responsibility of Simon
Hommer under sentence of death ut
Cumberland.
Some German settlers have purchased
the La Moine farm, near Mayo, Anne
Arundel county, and expect to make eX-
tensive improvements.
James T. Woodward, formerly of Anne
Arundel county, but now living in New
York city, has been elected trustee of
the Chase Home, Annapolis.
The dwelling house and store of Solo
man Wolman, at Woodbine, Howard
county, were destroyed by fire and his
family Lad a narrow escape from burnin 9
to death
Fifty-four cadet candidates are under
examination for admission to the Naval
Academy, including John W. Smith, color
ed, from Chicago.
The city of Cumberland voted for bonds
to establish municipal electric light and
elected three democrats and three repub-
licans to the city council.
The committee on public safety in Cecil
county appeal to the people of the whole
State to clec.e delegates to the LegiSa-
ture pledged to pass law which will pre-
vent race-track gambling.
Frank Thomson, president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. will be the
guest of Charles A. Chipley at the Anchor
rage, Talbot county, May 10. This is the
day of the annual meeting in Easton of
the stockholders of the Delaware and
Chesapeake Railway.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
GLOOMY BUSINESS REPORT

The standard of Business men are
Bradstreet's and II. G. Dunn & Co. s
weekly business reviews.
Bradstreet for Saturday saws: "The
unexpected falling off in the request
for staple goods within month results
in period of comparative calm at a
time when general revival in de
mand had been looked for, significant
ly says the Cincinnati Enquirer
Why was the falling off unexpected.
People cannot buy unless they have
work. Idleness increases with the
continuing decline of price under the
present policy of contraction of the
volume of money. The comparative
calm means death. No general revival
in demand of anything need he looked
for under the gold standard
Bradstreet continues:
interior merchants continue to buy
for nearby wants only"
That means they only buy few
days supply at time. Hand-to-moutl
is the phrase better understood.
Again:
and in many directions farmers
are too busy with field work to supply
their wants at the country stores
They are too poor to indulge in tho
luxury of supplying their wants at til,
country stores" Thaxcountry store
keepers understand this, and the hope
full excuses given by Bradstreet show
more ingenuity than information.
r. G. Dunn Il Co., in their review
say: "Men feel that present conditions
are only temporary, although they tend
to prevent immediate improvement in
general trade and hinder immediate in.
VestmentS.'
This is commendable whistling to
keep up courage while passing through
the graveyard.
Again:
"Nothing can he said of the cotton
manufacturer, which still lacks de-
mand enough to lift print clothes above
the lowest point erer knomn. and prices
of other grades of cotton do not i'm
prove"
Sales Of wool have sharply de-
creased, and for the week barely exceed
weeks consumption.
Failures for the week were 264 in the
United States against 224 last year.
And 80 on to the end of the chapter
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21

duce a modification of these terms, but
it is forsecn that this will be very difficult
owing to tie attitude of the powerful old
lux war patty.
If the Porte should prove obduratc a
European conference Is not improbable,
although a, present Russia is opposed to
this.
1t is regarded as quite certain that the
powers will not consent to Il retroceSsiOn
of Thessaly. Eve" Germany is believed
to be reSolute on this point, because it
would involve Il violation of the Berlin
treaty and imperil the peace of the Bal
kanS.
Altogether the reply of the Porte has
caused the greatest surprise. 1t appears
that during the discussion of the note
from the powers by the council of the
Sultan's ministers, news reached the coun
Gil that 5000 Greeks had landed at Palona
and were marching to Janina with the
intention of cooperating with other
forces from Arta. This created bad i'm
preston among the ministe:s.