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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
.SOCkLESS SIMPSON TALKS
 as.t Wants to See the Republicans
 Show Their Hand. t.rSsH- fH55s HE IS OPPOSED TO RtEDlsM BailN of Texas, Takes a Hand in inc Political
 la8s Debate.
WHEN THE REPUBLICANS LEGlsLATE
The Country Suffers, He Said-Free Silver Element Will Not Attempt to Block Republican Tariff Legislation
 No Coalition Formed.

Washington, D. C., April 10.-The house could not resist the temptation to indulge in political debate today, as it had no business on hand. Interest was focused upon MT. Simpson, of Kansas, who am nounced a deternination to obstruct legislation attempted without the pres ence of a quorum. His policy was frus- trated because the quorum appeared. MT. Simpson found an opportunity, however, to reiterate his denunciation of con centration of power in the speakers hands. MT. Dingley declared the repub- lican policy to be to do nothing but en- act the tariff and left over appropriation bill this session. MT. Bailey, the demo- cratic leader, favored giving the republi- cans free hand, but met some opposi- tion within his party.
 In the course of discussion on the bills of the house, Mr. Dingley said that the session was called for a specific pur- pose to provide sufficient revenue to car ry on the government. The house had acted on that suggestion, and as the com mittees had not been appointed there seemed nothing else to do.
 We are not inclined to insist upon the republican party legislating," said MT. Bailey We feel that the country suffers when the republican party legislates. We have contended this all our lives, and we sincerely believe it. We have no de- sire to urge the republican party to make laws, but we desire to understand their policy"
 MT Simpson said the country was de- manding financial legislation and the re- publican party should be given a chance to show what 1t could do and should not sit idly for two or three months. He then repeated his recent attack on the speak CTS power, declaring that the members of the house, by giving him power, dis franchised the constituents who had elected them. After MT. Simpson subsid- ed the house drfted into somewhat a perfunctory political discussion The de- bate for the democrats was concluded by MT. Bailey. He said the republicans had declared nbefore the election that the country needed only the restoration of confidence which the return of the re- publican party to power would bring If they succeeded in restoring prosperity the democratic party might as well make no nominations. He, Wss so confident that they would fail that he wanted to give them every opportunity to dem onstrate what they could do.
 Mr Mahon republican,, of Pennsylva- mia, assured the democrats that the re- publicans would take care of the finan- cial question-as itfi1ad all other questions.
 At 1:10 D. m. the house adjourned until Wednesday,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
WILL NOT BLOCK THE GAME.


 Democrats, Silver Republicans and Pop
 ulsts Will Not Deter Republicans.
 Washington. April 10.-All intention to interfere with the passage of the tariff bill through the senate, through the coa- ll.ion of democrats, silver republicans and populists, Is, denied by the parties to the agreement "So far as the democrats are concerned,', said Sena tor Jones, of Arkansas, whois a member of the sena te committee on finance, their plans are simple and easily understood It is our purpose TO debate the bill thoroughly and completely, so as to show up inconsistent cies and lack of uniformity of rates in the bill; then to allow the bill to pass, provided there are votes enough for it to pass" 'S45T s29 iet
 Twill you attemp. to amend the bill ?''
 We shall in all probability offer amendments making the bill conform to our ideas of fairness, and uniformity. I am not prepared to say that we shall Of fer any amendment providing for the free coinage of silver. but so far as I am concerned should think that our party would support amendments looking to the suppression of the trusts so far as that can be done in tariff bill'
 The republican senators are not in- clined to credit ahe reports of coalition against the senate, and say that further than that the senators present had no. authority to represent their parties and that the agreement cannot be made bind- ing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
UNION TOWN.
Crop-Seriouss Accident to We'll Known Citizen-Social News.

Uniontown, April 10s-CSpecial Core pondence.)-Planting operations have been pushed this season. Most of the crop has been planted, and prospects are for a good crop, cheaply raised.
 Mrs. J. H. White and the Misses White returned from sojourn of several months in New York. Miss Snyder, of Louisville, returned with Miss Pearl White, and will be her guest for some weeks. -
 Mrs. Louise Clark -Pyrnelle, of Geor- gia, daughter of the late Dr. Richard Clarke, spent last week with Mrs. A. C.. Davidson Zc ftG
 Mrs. Blach, of Selma, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Marx. -.---.
 Chancellor and Mrs. Tayloe have gone to Mobile, to remain some. time.
 Col. A. e. Davidson met with a pain full accident Monday night He fell and fra ctured his hip joint. In view of Col. Davidson's advanced age, the accident will go hard with him.
 Miss Colleen Hughes, of Mobile, who is the guest of Mrs. Samuel R. Bethea, at her home near Faunsdale, was in the city yesterday. *-'f
 Mrs Cecil Browne. of Talladega. and Mrs. Hal Forbes, of Pensacola, who have been visiting the familya of their father, Capt. E. W. Booker, returned to their homes onMonday.s A
 MT. Hunter Gaines, ofsRichmond, Va, has arrived and will manage Capt. Jo- seph Selden's property near the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
THE STAFF COMPLETE.
Gov. Johnston Has Issued the General Order and Major F. L. Eigdon and
 Birmingham Are Highly Honored.

Gov. Johnston gave out the following general order, which was received here yesterday:
 Adjutant-General's Office, Mont tgomery, Ala, April 9, 1897. General Order No. 7
 The following appointments of the staff of the governor and mander-in- chief are hereby announced to take effect this date:
 A. A. Wiley, of Montgomery, chief of ordnance. "A. S. Lyons. of Mobile. chief of engin- eers.
 E. L. Hgdon. of Birmingham, inspec- tor-general of rifle practice. With rank of colonels of cavalry:
 o. Kyle, of Decatur, aid-de camp, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel of cavalry They will be obeyed and respected ac- cording]y.
 By command of the governor.
 R. r. LIGON, Jr, Adjt.-Gen. The recent legislature increased the number of members of the governors staff from twelve to sixteen, and the above order was issued to complete the roster.
 It will be seen that Birmingham has been honored by the appointment of Maj. E. l.. Higdon as inspector-general of rifle practice, with the rank of colonel. He ceased to be a major yesterday, as his commission expired then.
 Col. Higdon has been a central figure in military circles for several years, and has won the esteem and confidence eff not only the citizen soldiery, but the public as well.
 He is a hard working, concientious of ficer, and will make an excellent member of the governors staff.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL.

New York, April 10.-The Sons of Con- federate Veterans, a society of young southeTners, held a meeting tonight to body in the Grant parade The New York branch of the society, which was formed week ago, now numbers more than one hundred members James R. Branch, who was elected comma nder-iri- chief last week, will appoint his staff within the next few days, A resolution was adopted inviting the officers and staff of the confederate camp of New York to be the special guests of the so- ciety on the day of thet parade. The Stonewall brigade band of Staunton, Va, which served through the war and got It's name from Stonewall Jackson. will march with tlie society. "
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
GREEK GOVERNMENT

Preparing to Reply to the Powers-In-
 surgents Have Occupied Baltius.
 Athens. April 10.-The Greek govern ment is stil preparing it's reply to the note of the powers delivered on April 4th announcing that in case of an armed conflict on the Graeco- Turkish frontier, all responsibility will rest with the az gressor, and adding that the latter will not be allowed to reap the slightest bene- fit from their action.
 A report has been received from La- rissa to the effect that the insurgents have occupied Baltino. besieging five hundred Turks in the barracks. They have already sent nine Turkish prison CTS to Kalambak.
 Regarding the firing going on between the Greeks and Turks on the frontier posts 1t Is explained here that the Greek posts were obliged to reply to the fire of the Turks, who, when the insurgents crossed the frontier, attacked both the insurgents and posts.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE
of the Insurgent Army, who was Captured With Gen. Rivera

Havana, April 1O.-The Associated Press. correspondent has interviewed Jose, Dolores Amieva. colonel in the Gu ban army brought to Cabanas fortress on the 7th instant, and released or April g. Amieva was formerly a resident dentist in Matanzas City.and has been an Ameri- can citizen during the past sixteen ysars. He speaks English fuently. When in- terviewed. Amieva was still suffering from inflammation of the feet. He says that he left Sierra Moreno alone in a sail boat, being an experienced sailor. He dr. rived at Tampa on March 26. 1896, remain ing there until the last Dauntless fili- busterings expedition. This expedition brought him to Cuba with thirty-five
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
KID MCCOY SPEAKS.
Claims the Middle Weight Championship
 and Will Defend the Title.

Claims the Middle Weight Championship
 and Will Defend the Title.
 New York, April 10.-At the Polo Ath- letic club tonight "Kid' Mccoy, just re- turned from SouEh Africa, was official time keeper He was very warmly greet ed. and made speech from the ring. He said that as Fqtzsimmons had relin- quished the middle weight champion ship, he (McCoy) had decided to aspire to the position and to issue a challenge to any middle-weigtht in the world.
 The main event of the evening was twenty-round goyr between Australian Billy Murphy and Oscar Gardner, the Omaha" Kid, atu115 pounds. It was splendidly contested, and was slasch- ing fight from start to finish. Both men did great work, but Gardner received the decision ..t- et
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

as a result of the flood in Arkansas, Missouri. It is estimated on a conserya- tive basis that the inundated territory along the Mississippi river produces an annual average of 1,5O0 0G0 bales of the highest grade cotton. From present in- dications the average output will be ma- terially reduced by the ravages of the waters; in fact in many localities it is doubtful if any crop at all will be raised, while in others there will be sickly yield. A million and a half bales of cotton, even at the ordinary prices, aggregates sixty millions.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
AN ENGAGEMENT WITH TURKS.
GREEKS OUTRAGED.

London, April 11.-A dispatch to the Observer from Athens says that 5000 troops have just started for the frontier. Official news has been received of out sailors connected with the French war ships. No blockade of Greece has been declared yet, according to the latest ad- vices received by ahe Observer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
SITUATION CRITICAL.

Athens, April 10.--The government has dispatched stringent orders to the from tier with a view to preventing further conflict between the regular troops. It is said that the Grecian government has no knowledge of the projected invasion the responsibility for the firing resting with the Turks. The situation is ex- tremely critical. Fighting between the insurgents and the Turks continue. The minister of war constantly exchanges communications with the crown prince.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
CUMBERLAND RIVER

Reaches Its Highest Point and Then
 Begins Falling.
 Nashville Tenn. April 1O.-The Cum berland river reached it's highest point during the rise this morning, and 1t is now slowly falling. The gauge tonight shows 1201. The weather was clear and cold during the day and cold tonight A damaging frost was experienced through ou middle Tennessee last night, and there may be frost again tonight
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
Speaks al Jack sonville, Fla, On Free Silver-Goes to Wash
 ington Today.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 10.-W. J. Bryan returned from Tallahassee this morning, and was entertained during the day by trip down the river He delv- cred one of his silver speeches at the operl house tonight, and afterwards held a reception at the Windsor hotel. He will leave for Washington in the morn- ing
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

Memphis, Tenn, April 10.-There is no abatement to the flood in the Mississippi delta. The water continues to pour into 1evee, and the smaller streams tributary to the big river are filled to overf1owing. This has been rainy and stormy day in .tfie flooded district, and extra guards are being placed on the levees tonight. With the river stationary at Memphis and Cairo, and the Upper Mississippi rising, the duration of the flood is now q qnes;ion that only the future can de- termine The great volume of water which for weeks has filled the Arkansas bottoms and which is now rushing into the delta is slowly passing into the main channel again and adds to the already swift current, which now threatens the Louisiana levees. At Rosedale steady rain is falling and high wind pre- xails. Along the Rogue Phalia, one of the richest sections of the delta, the peo- pie are in distressing circumstances. Re- lief was sent them from Rosedale today.
 At Friars Point, the river continues to fall. The towns of McLemore and Sherard are three feet under water. At Helena the situa ton is slowly improving. In North Helena the water has fallen to be occupied. Inside the city of Helena the water ds fast disappearing over the Arkansas Midland levee. fa
 A telegram was received today by Gov. McLaurin at Jackson, Missy from the citizens of Akron. Ark, rendering car load of provisions and clothing
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
TwENTY-TWO PRISONERS
Start on Their Journey to the Penal Col
 ony-Juan Herrera Wounded

OII5 out'II IIOI T VI a W UOIIuSU
 Havana, April 10-The Sanquinten column of troops has defeated the insur- gents in an engagement just fought at Capitana. A prisoner who was captured by the troops said the insurgent leader Juan Herrera was wounded during the fight. Jose Gay, a lawyer, and Antonio Daumy left Havana today as prisoners bound for the Chaffarine islands.
 Fernado Cuevas and twenty-one more political prisoners were shipped today for the Spanish penal settlement of Fer nandO Pc.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
wILLIAM STOKES DEAD.

Newport News, Va, April 10-William Stokes the man who was injured by a Robinson, son of x-commonwealth Att torney E. A. Robinson, at the Chesa- peake and Ohio grain elevator several weeks ago, died at late hour tonight M
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
VAR HAS BEEN DECLARED
Greeks Have Locked Horns
 With the Turks. THE SITUATION CRITICAL While Preparing Reply to the Powers the
 Greek Government Engages the Turks in Battle

London April 10-A despatch to the Observer from Rome says that it was re- ported at midnight that war had been de- clared between Turkey and Greece.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
No Serious Changes Tn the Situatf tfon, Save In the Sunf1ower River District
 Where the Waters Still Rise.

Vioksburg, Miss, April 10.-The relief steamer Novelty, a small vessel, returned from lower Sunfower river today and considerably relived the anxiety concern ing that section, though the si.uatio there is bad enough, since the entire country is doomed to overflow. Negro refugees who came out on her report that four of their men had been drowned Thursday, while travelling across che country in leaky boat. Stock Is being brought out as fast as possible, the Nov city bringing 100 head, all she could carry.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
ESTIMATE OF THE LOSS.

St. Louis, Mo, April 10.-St. Louis fac- tors say enormous damages have been
 done to cotton planting in this district
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-29
a,ourd the World.

7. AIlaa Qlay writes US from Mar
ION, \. C, t1as be will be IL Lancas-
.e~ IL 5 lev days and will give free
lect2re while here. H9 is making
most U9;Qaa tip around the world as
;he Cae5tSr Lantern thus explains:
"3a wanted to marry an Arkansas
cir and her father consented at last
oul7 on csr.a:n very pecullar condi-
tio0s, the or lncipai Of which that he
sacU.d start pennilsss, make al ex-
pensss il u honorable way and make
Trip around the world on black
horse (waen on iaud) accompanied by
.wo clack dozs. e. IS to wear the
!; cost1nle q "a aocient knight. The
only country specified n lis route IS
JU6s. w1eIe ne must secure the sig.
a4t2ra GE ths communicable chef OF
/ as I:.s;r=eats, aI-o Of the Spanish
csisf. Hc mus also oataiu the sigma
s1to aad 4a.e stamp CT tee postmaster
ii every town he passes through, also
I; she s;E2ature and seal & ths president
or moaaTch CT every country he Wis
is Els reward foc fQ!iiIlug the con-
aitioaS IS Lbe girl aHd IS 600, but for
re iass CT e-taer dog ha VII forfeit
!! 5! 0C0 q the fe@ar-t.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-29
EEATH OF MR. COOPER.
Governor PsivA&a s. czat"-y succo.nb5 20
al OparStlon.

Mr. J II. Coopac, private secretary
30 tie governor died Wednesdae G st the
Coirmbia hospital. He h&d long
b2en sUferaF from apnenGjci!is. and
recsaIy decids6 oE ;ha aj7;ce of his
ply Sician. Dr.. Taylor 10 rave an cpe.
rGl!0n performed. He n&d not been
IN good heal;h otherwise and post
pouaG tfs o?cEslian until cecaUld get
IA physical coGiiii0n 10 s!a.d the cI-
arat;oa. TO ali appearances h5 was
ii suca c0G2j.i2n Wednesday when
G6 WI: 70 taa a=,z PHI.
Tar: tie ops!2!ioa n525 performed
II Ire p7sSence ci tt:a ncaEsDerS o. The
Do@p;:2: board q paysc:&os &0@ the
HSti isHs stocd i. @e:!. a2d To 81 22-
;;:es.Es-lces, would 2ecovar :roa t2a
snock. The physicians iii ;l5adaea2
that Mr. Cooper would stand aesE2t <
au right and so announced Ee
sraduSlly began 10 decline, ho|eyer,
=nd, &lshopgh everything known to
GeGic&l scie2ca w2S GCns tor him,
desth cane after midday.
III. Cooper appreciated TIA serious
GesS cf tho operation, aIG i1aa .2iked
20 his f:ieods atcu. i. Ea ce2llz d
hat Re might die, ard GlaGe !l3 will,
It being Witnessed bY Mr.. W, ". Har
ris, Ar. Rsgin, CHIEF clerk OF the sec
rstsry OF STATES cfli1e and Mr. W. 3.
N3woo:d. Ee alSo gave eIpiicit di
REGIONS as 10 what was to be done
about his funeral arrangements, and
made cu. q detailed sta'eusnt OF wh&s
business remained IN the otice unat,
.erGed 20 ard gave 1t 10 Mr.. Harris.
M-. Cooper vas scout thirty years
0id aad aas basn resident Il Coiun-
ola Tcr SIX years. Bafo-a coming
nsre be vas Z student Ct the South
Carolina college, bu5Ecver graduated,
having left IL lis juaior yeac &c return
20 Sumter county 10 engage n ousl
ness. He owGSG fsscl aleu-. eight
miles aooys M2yssviIio, a1d operated
nat Until be Gaze 20 :EnIu ~ 2;2 IS Clerk
n tne !an3 dsp2r;m ,at2 tie secretary
of States cfiice. Tais pos!sioa he filed
&ccaptably, and wilen Goveracr Z lec.
oo e,as iaau2ursjed, he vas appointed
private secretary over nSny apoI.
clDts.
He vas sou oi Mr.. Ell Cooper, Of
Su nt2r, aod hes several bro:hefs and
sisters. Oae Of the latter is 6 student.
1T Winthrop, and Err. Cooper, with
Gli&l affection, w&s paying ner ex
osnses at the college. The remains
we're taken to Mayesville Wednesday
afternoon and VIII be Inferred theIe
Thursday.
It's, OF course, impossible to say
Just yes who will be his successor, o9t
!: is Understood shat Mr.. Harris Will
zuccse ed him He is thoroughly ia
uiliaz gijh The duties OF tbs position
aud would Immediately take charge.
1: is s:ated that among the provisions
ot the wiIl Mr. Cooper made : bsq1est
10 g young lady to @nom he h&d been
eugsged ic1 several years .-CoiGn5;a
Register.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-29

comDlittee to assist the president in
promoting the work and objects of the
Association, to advise the State presi-
dents with regard to the work in their
State and to direct the operations Of
the secretary Of the association. This
committee shall also prepare the con-
sti:utloas and by laws Of the State, to
be submitted to i: st its next regular
meeting. and il is authorized to pre-
pare, publish and disseminate litera-
tura IL advocacy OF the objects Of the
Association. IN order to 90 this the
executive committee is authorized to
raise by subscription Or otherwise, as
It may deem best, sufficient funds to
pay tha expenses CT this publication
and distribution and a reasonable
salary to the secretary Of the
Association. Vacancies on said com.
ni.teo shall be filed By the presi-
'dent and his appoinieas shall be
acting presidents for their respective
SAFES until the DeXs meeting Of the
Association.
Article 8. The secretary OF the Ma
.ional Association shall be secretary
OF the executive committee, shall work
under its direction and receive such
com peasation IS it allows. He shall
oe elected by the executive committee
and shall hold Office for cle year.
Article 7. The executive committee
is authorized to elect q treasurer, to
hold Office for ore year, and to report
to it and through it to the Associa-
ton.
Article s. There shall be no initia-
ion fees from the mem bers Of the As.
sociation and no officer except its Sec
ratary shall receive salary. The
State Association shalI decide as to the
compensation to be paid their own
officers and saall determine the means
to be used in raising funds. This As
soc;ation Suggests to them the adv1sa.
bility of making a levy of one cent
for each acre of cotton put in each
ye&r By each member, the funds so
caised 10 be expended for promoting
the objects OF tns Association written
each State or county where it is raised
as shall be determined by the local AS.
scciati0D.
Alter further endorsing the anti.op-
ton bill introduced in Congress by
Representative Stokes, OF South Caro-
lina, resolution was passed sugges-
ting that the farmers in every county
IL esch State meet on the first Monday
il February and prcceed to organize.
The following officers were elected:
President, Hectors D. Lane, of Ala
5ama; secretary, Richard Cheatham,
editor OF the Cotton Planters Journal,
Of Memphis.
The Convention then adjourned sine
die, subject to the call Of the presi-
dent.