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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
IMPORTANT PRIZE CASES.
Arguments Heard Yesterday by Judge
Locke Mt Key West.

Key West, May 23.-Judge Locke, in
the United States district court, to-
day, heard arguments in three of the
most important prize cases, those of
the Buena eVntura, Miguel Jover and
Catalina. A number of counsel ap-
peared and 1t was contended on an ex-
tended citation of authorities that all
three vessels should be condemned as
lawful prizes. Arguments against this
contention were made by an array of
counsel representing the various inter-
ests, including the owners of the ves-
sells and their cargoes. Judge Locke
reserved decision.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
Deschamps DECORATED.

Madrid, May 23.-The Grand Gordon
of Naval Merit has been conferred
upon Captain Deschamps, of the
steamer Montserrat, which recently ar
rived at Corunna from Cienfuegos,
having run the blockade The queen
regent personally presented the captain
with the insignia.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
IO7,761 Volunteers.

Washington, May 23.-At a late hour
tonight Adjutant General Corbin an
nounced that advices received by him
from the state camps tonight indicate
that 107,761 volunteers had been mus
tered into the service of the United
Statess =
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
FRANCE AND THE CANARJEs
Rumor That She is Trying to Buy Them
for 96,OOO,OOO.

London, May 24,-The Daily Chroni-
Gle, commenting on a dispatch from it's
correspondent at Kingston, Jamaica,
who says that England has thrown
eighteen months supplies into Jamaica.
where all the officers have had their
leaves withdrawn, asks if England is
going to take a hand in the Hispano-
American war, and couples it's corre-
spondents report with the rumor cur
rent in Liverpool yesterday that France
is trying to buy the Canaries for 6,O00,-
900 pounds.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
BLOCKADE or MANILA.
Official Notification Issued Yesterday by
Secretary Gage.

Secretary Gage.
Washington, May 23-Secretary Gage
to-day issued an order to customs Off
GERS notifying them that the port of
Manila, Philippine Islands, is blockaded
by the United States fleet under Ad-
miral Dewey and therefore clearance
will not be granted to merchant vessels,
for that port. The instructions also
warn owners and masters of vessels
that,in undertaking voyages to Spanish
ports not now blockaded they run the
risk of interruption by future blockades
and military operations.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
CUETA.
The Spanish Port That Can be Made All
But ImpregnabIe.

Gibraltar, May 23.--This afternoon
the Spanish steamer Rabat, of the
Compania Transatlantic line, en-
barked a battalion at Algiers on the
west side of the Bay of Gibraltar and
sailed for Cueta. Cueta has many
points of resemblance to Gibraltar. 1t
is the chief of the Spanish presidios on
the African coast, and if properly gar
risoned, can be made all but impreg-
nable.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
Spanish Soldiers to be Given for Ameri-
can NeWsphper Correspondenfs

Atlanta, Ca, May 23.-Colonel Vim
cent de Cortijo, brother-in-law of Cen
eral Weyler, and DIR. Isidro Julian and
two of the Spanish privates, all of
whom have been under arrest at Fort
Mcpherson barracks, were taken away
from Atlanta last night. The prisoners
will be taken to Key West and thence
to Havana, where they will be ex-
changed for the American newspaper
correspondents, Thrall and Jones.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24
YELLOW FBTER ABOARD,
British Bark From Brazil Puts Into
Baltimore Flying Quarantine Flag.

Baltimore, May 23.-The British bark
Severe, Captain Reid, arrived here to-
day flying the quarantine flag. Two of
her crew died of yellow fever at San
tos, Brazil, and three others died of the
same disease on the voyage. Four
seamen were left at Santos dying with
the fever. There is no illness now
aboard the vessel, but she will be thor.
oughly fumigated and held in quaran-
tine five days. Captain Reid has his
bride aboard on their wedding tour.
She escaped the disease.
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AMERICAN AND BRITISH FLAGS.
Intertwined Over the Christ Church
Cathedral, Montreal.

Montreal, May 23.-In Christ church
cathedral, yesterday, during the annual
church service for the members of the
Montreal volunteer corps, who were
present in full uniform to the number
of about 1000, the Stars and Stripes
and the Union Jack were intertwined
over the chancel. The incident was
the general topic Of conversation here
to-day.
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London, May PA dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Barcelona, dated
Sunday, says: ga steamer took 1000
soldiers from Cadiz yesterday, (Satur-
day., for the Canaries or the Philip
pines; and there are two transatlantic
Miners now in port here
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Alleged Spanish SpY.

Tampa, Fla, May 23.-J. Castellanos
was arrested here tonight on suspi-
cion of being a Spanish spy. He had
plenty of money and wrote 100 letters
q day.
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A FURIOUS CANNONADING
Heard Last Thursday OFF Northwestern
Coast of HaYtt.

[Copyright, 1898, The Associated Pressl
Port au Prince, Hayti, May 23.-The
following dispatch has been received
here from Port de Paix, dated Satur-
day last, telegraph communication hav-
ing been interrupted up to to-day: "A
furious cannonading was heard on the
10Th (Thursday lasD in the direction of
the north of Cuba. To-day, Saturday,
the cannonading continues in very
lively fashion
Port de Paix is in the northwestern
mart of Hayti, and the firing referred to
may have been from any part of the
eastern extremity of Cuba. AS the
Spaniards claim Guantamo was re-
Gently bombarded by American war
ships, the sound of the firing may have
come from that direction.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24

[Copyright, 1893, The Associated PressJ
Kingston, Jamaica, May 23.-No war
ships were seen in the neighborhood of
Mole st. Nicholas or elsewhere by the
Haytian gunboat Crete A. Pirot, which
arrived here to-day from Port Au
Prince. The Crete A. Pirot brought
MN. Simoson, who is going to Paris.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-24

Bulletin.-Key West, Fla, May %
The battleship Oregon has not arrived
here.
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THREE AMERICAN WARsHIPs.
Lloyds' Agent Reports Their Arrival Mt
Para, Brazil.

London, May 23.-Lloyds' agent at
Para, Brazil, under to-day's date, ca
bles that three American men-of-war
arrived there at o'clock this morning
from Rio Janeiro.
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copyright 1898, The Associated Press
st. Pierre, Martinique, May 23.-7 p.
m.-There has been no change in the
situation here to-day. The hospital
ship Alicante lies at her new moor
ings; and the departure of the torpedo
boat destroyer Terror is still deferred
Reports continue current that Admiral
Cervera's squadron will return here to
coal, but they are without confirma-
tion.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE FLEETS
NAVY DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NO
NEWS or THEM YESTERDAY.

A Denial That the Oregon Has Arrived
at Key West-A Report from Lloyds'
Agent at Para, Brazil, Says Three
American Ships Have Arrived at That
Port-Spanish Torpedo Boat still at
st. Pierre, Martinique.
Washington, May 23.--It was stated
at the navy department to-day at the
close Of official hours that no dispatches
relating to the movements of the fleets
or the prospect of an engagement had
been received during the day and the
only dispatch received related to an in
consequential prize case. AS the ships
are now at sea, there is no expectation
of reports until decisive engagement
occurs and a dispatch boat gets to a
port, or it is found that Cervera has
eluded the search. In the meantime,
there is complete lack of official data
by which to forecast the coming en-
gagement. A report was current dur
ing the day that the battleship Oregon
had arrived at Key West, but the de-
partment officials entered general de-
nial that word had been, received of
any important vessel movements or ar
rivals.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
THIRD INFANTRY.
Higdon, Orr and Mcleod Composed the Ticket
 Thai Went Through Yesterday.

The election to fill the vacancies in the Third Infantry. Alabama National Guard. was held yesterday in the various cities In which the companies of this regiment are located.
 There was but one ticket In the field and from the unanimous support the candidates were given before the election, there Is no doubt but that the ticket was elected.
 The following is the ticket voted for:
 D. L. Higdon of Birmingham, colonel.
 W. A. Orr of Annston, lieutenant-colonel.
 D. D. Mcleod of Gadsden, major.
 Maj. orrs promotion leaves a vacancy of major, which will not be filled until the encampment.
 The balloting yesterday was done in ac- cordance with the orders sent out by the adjutant-general, and not by Gen. Clark s orders. That Is, the ballots will be sent direct to the adjutant-generals office, and not through regular military channels.
 According to the order, all ballots must be in by next Saturday In order to be counted, but in all probability all votes will be in Montgomery today or tomorrow and the result will be declared immediately.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
REPUBLICANS IN SESSION Date and Place Named for State
 Convention. TOBE HELD IN MONTGOMERY The Basis of Representation Changed in Favor of Certain Candidates -Dr. R. A. Mosely
 lndorsed for Consulship.

The state executive committee of the republican party met yesterday in the grand jury room of the government build ing.
 The most important business transacted was the decision to have the state conven- ton in Montgomery June :, and the changing of the basis of representation. Formerly there were 332 delegates Now there are 200, one delegates to every rep resentative to the general assembly of Ala bama.
 There was a great deal of discussion over this question. The subcommittee, which was to recommend plan, submitted the following: One delegate-at-large from every county in the state, one delegate TOT every 500 votes cast for Mckinley in 1896, and delegate for every 25O or fraction thereof over 300. This plan was amended to the form as above stated
 This change in the basis or representa- tion is thought to be most favorable to Chas. P Lane, of Huntsville, in the race for governor It helps F. J. Fitzpatrick, Of Bridgeport next, and it is claimed is hard est on Dr. R. A. Moseley, of this city. pr Moseley has a great deal of his strength in the Black Belt, and it was said 10 De to his interest to have the delegation in creased if possible. In his words, ito base the representation on the republican strength as it is, not as the democrats, by their election returns, assert 1t to be-.
 Dr. R. A. Moseley was indorsed by the committee for the consulship at Singapore, and Mr. Hinds to the consulship at Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. There was quite dis cussion at the first of the meeting over the vacancy in the committee, caused by the death of T. G. Dunn H. A. Wilson, c. H. Walker and J. M Withers each claimed that they had been elected to fill the va cancy. Referred to the state convention.
 The meeting was called at p. m. and ad- iourned at 7:S0, with half hour intermis- sion at o'clock. Most of the meeting was executive session.
 The following delegates were present.:
 William Vaughan, Birmingham, chair- man; C. F. Johnson, colored, Mobile, sec retary; P D. Barber, Mobile; D. T. With erby, Shelby; J. F. Bishop, Guntersville; l., c, Gardner, colored, Eufaula; c. C. Ca perton, colored, Birmingham; M. D. Wick ersham, Mobile; J. w. Taylor Butler; J. G. Scott, colored, Brewton; H. c. Calhoun, Seal; J. H. Culver, colored Abbeville; w. ]. Stevens colored, Anniston; Ben DeLe- mos, Hayneville; J. A. Alexander, Pratt vile; John R. Guin, Hamilton; Dempsey Vim, colored, Livingston; Charles Alex ander, Attalla John A. Steele, Huntsville H. C. Williams, colored, Scottsboro, w. Ii. Hunter, Birmingham; w. H. Harvey, col ored Bessemer; w. R. Pettiford, pr. J. w. Hughes Lee Bryan and W. c. Hanlin were proxies representing absent committee men.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

  EVERY DAY First Game of the Season Will Take Place This After noon.

The Birmingham ball tossers are rapidly getting into trim and every day engage in practice at the park. All are showing up finely and are confident of winning two of the three games that will be played with the aggregation from the canned salmon town at the opening of the season in this city.
 None are so bold as to dare hope that the mighty Colts from the Windy City will fall before the Birmingham Greens, but the erstwhile followers of Uncle Anse will be fully aware of the fact that they have participated in ball game when the um- pre declares the last man out.
 The first preliminary game will take place today, and a picked nine with Petty and Leighton in the points will do battle with the locals. It was hoped that Oscar Streit would be able to do the twirling for the picked nine, but as the young pitcher has only recently arose from sick bed, he will be unable to play.
 Gillgan and Streator were expected to arrive yesterday, but they failed to show up Giligan Is the red-headed short stop who is expected to strike terror to the hearts of the opposing pitchers by his terrific slugging Streator is pitcher who was recommended to Haller by Reilly, the outfielder His home is at Salem. Ind, and he is a young medico and only plays ball for the sport there is in it. Reilly Is con- fdent that he will prove a good man for the locals.
 The new uniforms have arrived and are exceedingly pretty. They are dark green with red trimmings.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
PERSONAL.

" L. Willis of Sheffield is at the Morris.
 D. A. Hughes of Attalla is in the city
 A. s. Campbell, of Blocton, Is in the city.
 ". c. Tunstall of Greensboro is in the city.
 Frank H. Lathrop of Riverside is in the city.
 J. B. Davie of Blocton is in Birming ham.
 J. w. Knight of Anniston was in the oity yesterday
 H. A. Jones and E. P. Loveman of Tus- caloosa are in the city.
 pr. and Mrs. A. V. Mobley are the happy parents of a fine son.
 w. w. Thomas, a prominent member of the Bibb county bar, is in the city.
 Hon. John T. Ellison, of Centerville, Bibb county, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 MT. J. G. Moore, candidate for state sen- ator from Blocton, Ala, was in the city yesterday.
 pr. Blake, one of the convict inspectors of the state of Alabama, was in Birmfng ham yesterday.
 Dr. Sam Nabers, who left Birmingham about Feb. 15, is now on an extended cruise around the Bahama islands.
 E. T. Hollinsworth, Amos E. Goodhue, w. R. Dortch and M. E. Jones of Gads- den were in Birmingham yesterday.
 A number of Montgomerians were in the city yesterday. Among them were J. B. Gerald, L. N. Archer, Edwin F. Jones, M M. Warren, w. s. Reese and L. J. Bryan
 Gen. Joseph W. Burke of Mobile, United States collector of revenues for that port was in the city yesterday in attendance On the meeting of the state executive com mdttee of the republican party
 Jere Murphy, Jr., of Huntsville, candi- date for congress from the Eighth district, was in the city yesterday to attend the meeting of the republican executive com mfttee
 All three of the future" republican gov ernors of the state were fin the city yes- terday: Dr. R. H. Moseley of Birmingham, Charles Lane of Huntsville and F. J. Kill patrick of Bridgeport.
 Dr. A. l.. Scott, one of Blrmngham's young physicains, returned to Talladega Springs yesterday, where he has been for several weeks, recuperating from long and serious attack of malarlal poisoning, contracted while in south Louisiana.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
PATRIOTIC MEETING
 AT AUDITORIUM Promises to Be a Grand Success Arrangements About
 Completed.

At a special meeting of the executive committee having in charge the matter of arranging programme and preparations for the monster mass meeting Tuesday, April F. to raise funds for the monument to be erected to the memory of the martyrs of the Maine and to send relief to the starv- ing Cubans held last night, partial report was submitted which indicates that this will be one of the largest and most enthus ilstlca,iy patriotic gatherings ever assem- bled in Birmingham.
 The auditorium has been secured free, and Pref. Grambs has volunteered the ser vices of himself and his excellent military band. The best vocal talent in the city has been secured for the occasion, and stirring patriotic ode has been written for this special programme. and will be sung by one of Birmin gham's sweetest and most accomplished vocalists Nearly all of the citizens whose names have been previously published in The Age-Herald have con- scented to respond within the five-minute time limit allotted each. All of the mili- tary, civic and patriotic orders in Birtming- ham and surrounding towns are cordially invited to attenil and all uniformed organi- zations are especially invited to be present in bodies in full uniform Those desiring so to do, by application in advance, will be given reserved seats. The governor Is ex- pected to attend, accompanied by his mili- tary staff in dress uniform
 From the enthusiastic support the move ment is receiving from the generous and patriotic citizens, Ex-Mayor Van Hoose, the founder of the auditorium which will receive its real dedicaton on this occasion, predicts that the seating capacity of the building will be inalsquate to hold the assembled patriots and 1t may be necessary to provide for an overflow meeting.
 The Decorations will be most elaborate, orders having been placed with the largest manufacturers of decorative goods dn the United States and all organizations and persons in the city having flags, potted plants or otl1ler suitable decorative material are requested to kindly lend the same which will be called for and returned in good order.
 To assit in making this entertainment the brilliant success its objects and purposes justify, dlhe following citizens have been selected and are requested to act as aux Hilary mfnitteednen in furthering this great patriotic movement, and due notice will be given through the press when a called meeting of all the committees will be held:
 A. o. Lane, Hon. O. ". Underwood, J. H. Montgomery, Dr. J. B. Luclxie, J. s. Cox, Col D. L. Higdon, L. B. Shelton, J. Blach, Rev. L.. S. Handley, Col Erwin Schillinger, Col J. W. Bush, Chief T. c. McDona.d, Col. G. H. Crukshank, Robert Jernison, R. F. Kolb, Hon. D. J. Fox, Col. w. J. McCrossint Hon. J. J. Banks, Capt. Y. L. Senn Capt. H. B. Kennedy, Capt. C. l.. Ledbetter, Capt. W. J. Parkes, Capt. T. T. Huey Capt. J. B. Morson.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

from the pursuit of an irate father. as is often illustrated in the comic cuts.
 Archie Edwards and Miss Susie Cunning ham, both youthful residents of the town of Dofomite, decided to plight their troth. and to that end came to the city yesterday to get the sanction of the law. George Cunningham, a brother of the prospective bride. accompanied the couple to serve as groomsman and witness.
 When the city was reached the party repaired to the probate office, where ap- pication was made for license. The young lady under IS years of age, and the courteous clerk informed them that it would be impossible for him to issue the license without tho consent of the young lady's father
 This sudden interruption in the pro- gramme caused much confusion, the groom to-be being especially dlsmayed. It was finally agreed that young Cunningham should rent bicycle and go to Dolomite. nine miles distant, at a scorcher gait in order to get the consent of the father. At 1:30 o'clock the accommodating brother wheeled away from the court house steps, leaving the couple to impatiently await his return. At 3:30 he returned with the much coveted requisite in the form of a written consent, on which the license was promptly Issued.
 Deputy Clerk Sam Blake of the city court was called into service, and although 1t was his maiden effort he spliced the knot in a manner that would have reflected credit upon an old head.
 The party returned to Dolonate none the worse for the unpleasant delay, which had caused them some uneasiness.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
THE GRIND
 OF THE COURTS

The Bessemer division of the circuit court was convened yesterday with Judge J. J. Banks on the bench and Circuit So- licitor Chas. w. Ferguson looking after the interest of the state. Quite a large docket is to be disposed of, number of important cases being upon it. -
 City Court
 In the first division of the city court juries were organized for the week as fol- lows:
 Jury No. I-J. M. Carroll, G. S. Winfield, A. J. Hogan, R. T. Sims J. P. Wynn, J. w. Beasley, George Hoskins, Ralph Schwab, D. H. Yam, J. R. Weldon, s. L. Lacey and J. D. Wood.
 Jury No. 2.-E. B. Franklin, s. J. James, J. A. Gossett R. W. Watson, E. F. Cham blee, J. s. Armstrong, Joe Deaton, J. J. Linn, D. A. Dunston, A. c. Paddock, J. J. Bonner and H. D. Smith.
 The case of Jerre Lawey, dminstrator of the estate of Edward Lawley. vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, was taken up and Is on trial. In the second division of the city court a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the case of Mrs. Lillian R. Smith, was argued Mrs. Smith was arrested on an indictment charging arson. She is still in the county jail
 The Elyton company yesterday filed suit in the city court against Ada B. Powell Annette Muslin, James W. Muslin. l.. Ger trude Muslin. sureties on the bond of Chas.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
IS HE A DEMOCRAT?

MT. G. R. Harsh thus responds to the question, with what party do you affiliate:
 'I haven't any very strong par ty alignments. Up to a few years ago I had always voted for the nominees of the democratic party, but in the last few years have de- termined to pay some attention to the character and capacity of can didates individually, to the extent that I would not vote for the nom- inee of any one party, or all com bined, if I knew the individual to be unfit for the office. ***
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
New Vessels Named

Washington. March S.-Secretary Long has dssued an order changing the names of vessels recently purchased by the navy department as follows: Yachts Alicia. to be called Hornet; Amy to be called Eagle: Hermion, to be called Wasp: tugs Edgar F. Luckenback, to be called Tecumseh; WaDter Alackenback to be called Uncas; Winthrop to be called Oseola; Ph. Wise to be called Sioux; Fl Toro to be called Algon- quin. The torpedo beat built for the Ger man navy and recently purchased for the United States navy has been named the Somers after the famous brig of that fame which rendered such valiant service in the early days of the republic. In choosing des- ignations for the tugs Indiana, names were given, while for the yachts which are to be transformed into forpedo boats tho names of stinging insects were assigned