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The age-herald., 1898-05-16


 Colonel Higdon in a regular ofacers' meet ing at Camp Clark reminded the officers of the governors statement and renewed the expression of his willingness to abide by the wishes of the officers and men. With perfect unanimity and the -earnestness of men committing the honor and safety of the regiment to a chosen commander. the national guard election of several months previous, by which Colonel aigdon became the colonel. was enthusiastically ratified, indorsed and his appointment cordially ap- proved.
 "As to the discipline in camp. it should not be overlooked that the men in Colonel Higdon's command are here of their own volition, presumably from a patriotic sense Of duty. To have exaeted or required of them the rigid discipline of the regular army in time of war, before the men were examined, musterd in or had become enured to the hardships, the change of life and Stern realities of soldiers duty would have created such general dissatisfaction and required such exceptional fortitude as to unnecessarily delay. if it did not defeat, the final effective organization of the com mand, and 1t may be safely accepted as an evidence of Colonel Higdon's general ship and efficiency that he should possess such qualities as an organizer and kind, yet firm,s disciplinarian as to make possible the prompt and effective organization and conn mendable discipline as the First Alabama volunteers has attained
 M'FARLAND's RETURN.
 "Of Captain McFarlands s rettrn home and the circumstances connected herewith no further comment is necessary than to say that the governors action meets with the approval of all others concerned as fair, just and in the line of duty and that of all of the men Captain McFarland recruited for the service not a corporal's guard re- mains to establish his claim to the office he aspired to hold; but aside from this the governors action in allowing the.men who are to fight to select the officers under whom they shall serve, and this is a pre- rogative vested in him, is heartily approved by the officers and men.
 Much as I regret that any paper or per son should so unjustly impugn the mo- tives of our chief executive or so unwar- rantably question the ability of the com mandIng officer of Alabama's S First volun- teer regimenet can not refrain from mak- ing the above simple statement of facts in the defense of the ability and character of men whose services to their country just ly places them above the shafts of. envy, malice and deceit.
 (Signed) is' .s
 GEORGE F. HART,
 Captain Go. L., First Ala. Volunteers.
The age-herald., 1898-05-16
IRON WORKERS
Left Yesterday Afternoon to Attend Annual Con
 yention in Cincinnati.

Charles Boyle, Jim McGovern, T. M. Shriver, Allen worsey, William Gibson and Pat McGowan left yesterday afternoon over the Alabama Great Southern railroad. for Cincinnati, where they go to attend the annual meeting of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. This association will be in session from. May 17 to May 27.
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inches; the 5s-pound weight 20 feet sH inches.
 The Southern Athletic club captured eight events. and Mittenberger, of the Young Mems Gymnastic club, defeated Sheldon in the hammer and Flanagan in the discus and weight.
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 STATEMENT FROM
 CAPTAIN HART In Reply to the Charges Against Coy. Johnston by Capt. Mcfarland. ARE WITHOUT FOUNDATION No Room for Honest Censure oI the Coy
 ernor's Actions. THE LAxlTY OF DISCIPLINE
 ifatiza g..5sss t.a Which Existed at. Camp Clark Was Necessary for the Time Being on Account of the Circumstances Under Which
 the Men Enlisted.
THE LAxlTY OF DISCIPLINE
Special to The .Age-Herald.

Mobile, Ala, May 16.-The indignation which is felt by the members of the First regiment Alabama volunteers over the as- pensions cast upon them by Captain R. C. Mcfarland, editor of the Florence Stand ard-Journal has found expression.
 The Montgomery Advertiser Friday pub lished an interview with Captain McFar- land, headed ''Too Much 4Nepotism.' He is quoted as roundly roasting Colonel Hig- don and Governor Johnston. All sorts of favoritism, etc.,, is. charged, and in sub stance Captain Mcfarland makes a great kick against the authorities because they wouldn't grant him commission, he only brought thirty-five men, to camp, though he was reported as having s4, and at the final showdown only six of his 35 remained on duty at Camp Clark.
 Captain George, F. Hart. of Company l., East Lake, was secretary of the officers meeting when the First regiment volunteer ed, and therefore being perfectly familiar with all the matters. to which Mcfarland refers, has prepared the following state ment for The Age-Herald:
 Referring to the article in the Mont gomery Adyertiseer of the, 18th, instant, under the caption, 4''Too Much Nepotism,"
 
 that so far as the question of nepotism is concerned, there is no room for honest censure or just criticism of Governor John ston's action in appointing his own son as regimental adjutant, or his nephew as as- sistant surgeon, as both of these officers were selected by Colonel Higdon without any gubernatorial pressure being brought to bear whatever, and with the full ap- proval and cordial iendorseemnt of the line officers of the regiment, to whom, and the enlisted men, their bearing and service is eminently acceptable. .
 HIGDON's EFFICIENCY.
 As to the reflection upon Co.onel Hig- dons efficiency and firmness as a com mander, it is sufficient to state that at the officers meeting held in Birmingham some weeks ago, of whichI was ac if secretary. and in which the voluntary services of the Third infantry Alabama National Guard was rendered the governor as an organiza- ton entacf, he stated that it was his de- sire that the regiment as a volunteer or ganization should be perfected as speedily as possible after the call was made and that when this was done he would give the officers of the regiment an opportunity to recommend to the governor for appoint ment as colonel either civilian or officer whom their collective judgment and wis., dom might cause them to desire as their leader.
 soon as the organization was perfected,
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snvannah Bunched Her Hits

Mobile, Ala. May 15-It was slugging match today in which Savannah punched her hits:
 R. H. F. Mobile. ......340000011-9 IA 5 Savannah ...,. ..... ..30O700103 3-14 1T 5 Batteries Delaney and Cassibon; Hollo- well and Piper.
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HOME GUARD.
4 Letter From Gov. Johnston Will Be Read at
 Veterans Hall Tonight.

Captain John M. Haran, commanding the uniform rank of Camp Hardee. United Confederate Veterans, has called a meet ing of the uniform rank and all volunteers
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Errors Lost the Game

Chicago, May 1e.-Errors lost the game for Chicago. Score:
 ae r.-# R.HE. Chicago .... ........00O100O02 2-3 10 9 Cleveland .... .... 10 02 200 03 *-5 4 1 Batteries-Isbell and Donahue; Wils-n
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Downed by the Reds

Cincinnati, May 15.-The Reds won all inning game from the Colonels today on Steinfeld's double and sacrifice and put out in the final inning:
 R. H. E. Cincinnati ..0002100O000-4 10 1 Louisville ... .. Il 060000O200 0-S z 4 Batteries: Mics and Vaughn; Bowling and Wilson.
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CharIeston Bunched Errors

New Orleans, May 15.-New Orleans punched hits when Charleston punched er- TOTS today.
 R. H. E. New Orleans ..... 70 0S00 % 0-3 12 6 Charleston ..... ... 70 01 00000 o-1 4 Batteries: Hager and Byers; Williams and Steelman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Spanish Officers Lead an Attack ON
Newspaper 0mces.

Havana, Jan. IL. - At ten o'clock
Wednesday morning about 100 army Of
ficers. incensed by the violent attacks
made by some of the local papers on
the general in chief aud the principal
officers of the Spanish army in Cuba,
went TO the printing offices of the Daily
Journal, La Discussion and III Recon-
centrado and began smashing the VIM
dows and destroying the printing out
fits. as well as cutting the employees.
A mob of thousands followed, shouting
Long live Spainl" Long live the
army!" Long live the yolunteersr
The appearance at the Office OF La
Discussion of Gen. Garricho, acting mill
itary commander at Havana. and Gen.
Solano. chief OF staff. prevented more
serious outrages. These officers then
proceeded to the office Of III Diario de
la Marina, the mob shouting mean
while: death 10 FL Reconcentradol"
and death to La Discussion!" But on
the appearance OF Gen. Parade the
people scattered.
At half-past II large crowds OF citi-
sens appeared opposite the Office of FL
Diario de Ia Marina and began smash
ing the doors and shouting: Long
live Spain!" Long live the armyl"
"Long live the volunteers!" The gem
darmerie dispersed the rioters. Order
was finally established, Central park
has been transformed into a military
camp. There has been great excite
ment among the authorities. who have
taken all necessary precautions TO main
tain order. The troops have been or
dered into barracks. Gen. Solano will
deal most theoretically with the ini-
tiators OF the outbreaks. The police
are guarding the printing offices.
Washington, Jan. 13.-According TO
dispatches from Cousul-General Lee the
rioting IN Havana is much more serious
than the press dispatches. which were
reviewed by the censor. indicated. Mes
sages from Gen Lee early IN the day
indicated that the American consulate
was In danger lie reported that Gen.
Blanco had realized this and had
promptly thrown a Gordon OF Spanish
regulars about the consulate, but it, was
feared that they would not be able TO
hold in restraint the excited popunce.
President Mckinley concluded that
some action should he taken by the gov
eminent TO protec; the consul-general
and the property Of American citizens.
and the navy department sent dis
patches 70 Commodore Bunce to hold
every vessel Of the white squadron in
readiness. Naval officers at Key West
were also Instructed to get the vessels
there ready TO start for Havana on
signal, but not to larsl the marines I'M
less instructed by Gen. Lee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Secretary sherman Again Requests
Donations for Suffering Cubans.

Washington, Jan. 10.--The following
proclamation was issued Saturday:
Department OF State, Washington. Jan.
g. 1S9S.-To the Public: The undersigned.
secretary OF state OF the United states. had
the honor on the cath OF December 10 make
known 10 all charitably disposed people In
this country the appeal OF the president for
aid I'm the form or money or supplies toward
the speedy relief OF the distressing desti-
tuition and suffering which exists among
the people In Cuba.
'"rhe gratifying interest which his coun-
trymen have shown In all parts OF our land
In that humane appeal has led the president
10 rcc1sa.=e the need Of orderly and con-
certed effort, under well-directed control,
II timely assistance Is 10 be given by the
public 20 the sick and needy OF Cuba. He
has. therefore. appointed. with the coop
eration' OF the American Red Cross. tho
New York chamber OF commerce and one
OF the leading representatives OF the re-
ligious community, central Cuban relief
committee with headquarters In New York
city, composed OF the following members:
stephen IL. Barton, chairman. second vice
president OF the American National Red
Cross; Charles A. Schieren. treasurer. a
member OF the New York chamber OF COM
merce, and Louis Klopsch. proprietor or
the Christian Herald.
ut will be the Office OF the committee or
ganized not only TO receive and forward 10
the United States consul-general at Ha-
vana such money and necessary supplies
as may be contributed by the people OF the
United States. but 10 invoke its own name
and through the three great interests It
iitly represents the concurrent effort OF
local relief boards throughout the United
States and TO invite the kindly aid OF the
transportation agencies OF the country for
the prompt conveyance OF contributed sup
plies 10 the seaboard and their shipment
thence 20 cuba.
"The consul-general at Havana Is in
turn assured OF the effective cooperation Of
every available agency IN the island OF
Cuba, IN order that life may be saved and
suffering spared. The Spanish government,
welcoming the aid thus rendered. will Ia
cilitate the work, and TO that end viii adj
NIT TO Cuba free OF duties and charges all
articles otherwise liable TO tax, when duly
consigned 20 the consul-general.
BY direction OF the president, the under
signed appeals TO the people in every city
and town, 70 municipal authorities thereof
TO the local boards Of trade and transporta-
ton. 10 corporations and others producing
the necessarics OF life. and 20 all whose
hearts are open 20 the cry OF distress and
aiiiietion 10 second the generous effort now
being made, and by well-dirccted cndeavor
make It's success truly responsive to the
sentiments OF charity that have ever char
acterized the American people
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary OF State"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

President OF a Butte tMont) Institu-
ton Ii Murdered.

Butte, Mont, Jan. l2.-Patrick A.
Largcy, president Of the State savings
bank and one OF the best known citi-
ems OF Butte, was shot and killed In
the bank building al one o'clock Tues.
day afternoon by Thomas j. Riley.
Riley entered the bank five or ten min
utes before committing the bloody act.
He called Largely to the cashiers win
dow and the two talked for five minutes
or more. They were conversing In or
binary tones. in which there was moth
ing 10 indicate that their talk was other
than friendly. Suddenly Riley drew a
gun and shot through the window at
Largely. The bullet struck the latter
In the left arm and shattered the bone.
Largely stopped down and had he con-
tinued in that position he might have
escaped with his life, as he was pro-
tected by the counter. However. he
rose partly and as he did so Riley fired
second snot. The bullet struck Mr..
Largey squarely In the forehead and he
fell on the floor dead.
The murderer started for the front
door on Park street and as he passed
the teller's window he took shot at
those behind the railing The bullet
narrowly missed Frank Holmes. one Of
the clerks, dug a hole In his desk and
went through a window pane on the
Main street side Of the building. Riley
rushed out OF the Park street door,
thrusting his pistol into his pocket as
he did so. w. V. Hazleton, customer
Of the bank. was outside Of the calling
when the shooting occurred. He made
rush for the man but. deteryed NV the
sight OF the weapon, did not graf Assp-
He followed Riley out. however. The
murderer hurried west on Park street,
followed by Hazelton. who kept calling
out to arrest the man. Officers attracted
by the shouting did so and he was taken
TO jail.
To the officers on his way TO jail he
said he was not sorry for his act, that he
had a good grievance against Largely
and should have assistance from him.
Riley was injured in the big explosion
January IS, 1895, and has since been
making threats against Messrs. Con-
nell, Kenyon, Clark, Largey and others
who were supposed 10 own an interest
in the buildings in which the giant pow
der was stored
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
ILLINOIS BANK CLOSED.
Suicide of Its Cashier Embnrrnsses
Institution at Elmwood.

Peoria, H.. Jan. 13.-The State bank
Of Elmwood, az institution with a capi-
tai stock Of $4,000, assets estimated
al 100000 and liabilities Of 100000. was
closed Wednesday morning by the audi
tor Of state. This action was prccpi-
tated by the suicide OF the cashier.
Miles Cayerly, who shot himself Tues
day morning during the progress Of
an investigation by the state bank ex-
aminer lie died Wednesday without
recovering consciousness. lie had been
sick, his assistant has been confined
so his home by illness and the books
are so far behind that the examiner is
unable TO make any exast statement Us
TO the condition Of affairs except that
the depositors will be paid III full. The
bank bad been in a bad way for two
years, but was slowly getting into bet
ter condition. Cashier Caverly's nc
counts are All right. and his bad health
and dependency are believed 10 be the
cause OF his suicide
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

GOV. bushnell observation-disclosures
nfrnfinn by Hmm RepubIIcans.

sfration by Hanna Republicans.
Columbus, o., Jan. 11.--Monday was
the most exciting Inauguration day even
known in Columbus. Long before noon
the streets were thronged with excur-
sionists from the counties. They poured
in from every direction. At noon the
railways estimated that there had been
$1,000 arrivals during the night and the
day, on the 30 excursion trains reported
liz. The Bushnell badges were in the
majority, as the Hanna excursionists
were not booked 20 arrive till after
noon, in time for the mass convention.
During the forenoon the state house
was surrounded by crowds yelling for
Bushnell. As II was impossible for the
crowds TO get inside the capitol build
ing, the governor was called out into
the grounds, where he addressed the
multitude and received in review one
delegation after another. These dem
onstrations continued till noon, when
Gov Bushnell was escorted 20 the ro-
tunda Of the state house, where the
decorations In floral designs and hunt
ing were more elaborate than ever be-
court, legislature and all other state
officers were provided with reserved
seats and the crowds occupied all the
space in windows, galleries and every
where. while the streets and state house
grounds were crowded with shouters.
Il very small percentage could gain adj
mission 10 the state house, but when
cheers were heard inside, the echo was
taken up on the outside, and the air was
filled with loud responses.
The inaugural address of Gov. Bush
nell was short, and contained no
reference to the contest for senator
ship.
Columbus, o., Jan. 1.-THE mass re
publican convention at the Auditorium
In this city Monday afternoon was the
largest assemblage ever known in the
history OF the city. The capacity OF the
Auditorium is 5000. All the standing
room was taken and many thousands
were unable to gain admittance. The
meeting lasted from three 10 six p. m,
with unbroken enthusiasm and intense
Indignation throughout its proceed
ings. There were repeated scenes Of
kissing when the name Of Coy. Bush
nell, Mr.. Kurtz and others were mem
toned The terms traitors, Judas"
and the like were frequently used in
responses from the audience. Several
Of the speakers referred to Senator For
allr I'M connection with the revolution
in the party. The audience was in close
and deep sympathy with the intense
md bitter utteranccs Of most Of the
speakers, The Columbus Glee club,
which refused 10 participate in the in
augural ceremonies, contributed large
ly to the enthusiasm OF the occasion by
it's singing.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed by n rising vote, amid the most en-
thusiastic demonstrations Of approval.
They were preceded by lengthy pre-
ambe, and condemn the action Of re-
publican representatives who have
combined 10 defeat Senator Hanna
as an unholy conspiracy and protest
against its further progress; call upon
every republican member TO be present
in his seat, and by voice. act and vote
carry into effect the fulfillment OF the
obligation assumed by him when elect
ed TO support the candidacy of Senator
Hanna.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
WAS A HOAX.
No Truth of Reported Uprising or
Scminolcs.

Seminolcs.
Guthrie. o, f., Jan. l3.-There was
great excitement here Wednesday
morning over the reported uprising Of
the Seminole Indians aud the report
that they had slaughtered the people Of
Maud and Earlbcro. However, the
worst fears were allayed when reports
were received TO geographic inquiries
sent out by Gov Barnes The mayor
of Shawnee and the sheriff and county
attorney Of Pottawatomie county re-
piled that there was no truth in the
reported uprising and massacre. They
explained, however, that the Seminoles
were greatly excited over the burn
ing Of two Of their tribe Mt the stake
by white men and that few bucks were
urging the tribe TO avenPe this out-
rage. but that in all probability the
force Of marshnls present in the reser-
walton and along the territorial line was
now sufficient to prevent an actual out
break OF hostilitics
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Two Seminole Indians Fall Into
Hands OF Mob.
Were Authors of Fiendish Crime
suspected Murderer Lynched at
CoIfnx, Wash.--Four coiored
Men swing I'm Arkansas.

Fort Smith, Ark. Jan. 10.-A mob
captured j. Marcus McGeisey and
Palmer Simpson, Seminole Indians, and
burned them Mt the stake. They were
charged with having outraged and muir
dered Mrs. James Simmons, wife OF a
farmer In Oklahoma near WewolSa. The
men were followed 10 McGeisey's home
near Maud and arrested. McGeisey's
house and barn were burned and the
prisoners were taken back to the scene
OF their crime. The two men were Sc
curely bound 10 stakes and fire was
piled around them. They were slowly
burned 10 death. The mob then dis
persed.
Lynch "A Suspected Murderer.
Colfax, Wash, Jan. 10. - Marshal
Chadwick, the suspected murderer of
young Heyden near Pennington, the
night OF October 10, was taken from
jail by mob Saturday morning and
hanged 10 the west wall OF the court
house. A rope was fastened around his
neck and he was dragged out Of the Jail
and up the narrow street TO the superior
courtroom, TO double window, where
the rope was tied around standard be-
tween the windows. Chadwick's body
was then pitched out head foremost
and left dangling al the end OF an eight
foot rope against the courthouse wall,
In plain view Of the people on Main
street
Arkansas Negroes swing.
Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 10.--Four coll
ored men have been lynched in the vi
cinity OF Bearden, Ark, within the last
two days. Two were charged with as
sault and two were murderers. The
former-Devoe and Huntley We're
swung up near Harlem Mill ranch,
about three miles north OF Bearden,
while the murderers met their fate near
the town OF Little Bay. d few miles
south Of Bearden. The work was done
by two separate mobs, and according
TO reports from Fordyce, near the scene,
the quadruple lynching created little
excitement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Chicago, Jan. Robert i. Gudgeon.
a saloon keeper at Eighteenth and John
son streets, also prominent as wealthy
ktone contractor, with yards al 2525 La
Sale street, and who once was polti-
.cIan and ran independently for the leg
1slaturc. was shot and killed Monday
@night in his saloon by robber, who
with two companions attempted to loot
the cash drawer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
TO DESTROY AN OLD WRECK
Appropriations Sought for Removal
OF the scotInnd's Hull.

New York, Jan. 10. Congressman
Sulzer at the request Of the chamber Of
commerce AID the maritime exchange
will introduce d bill in the present ses-
Son Of congress asking for an appro-
pratiOn OF az least Sl,0O0,OO for the re-
moyal Of the famous wreck Scotland,
which, for 20 years, has encountered the
lower bay just of Fire island.
The wreck OF the old schooner is
marked by the Scotland lightship,
which costs the government annually
$4,000. The total cost Of removing the
craft viii be, IL Is estimated. between
S2.uoO.OOO and S3.O0O.00o The cargo Of
the Scotland at the time OF her sinking
was valued az Si.00O.00O.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 11.-Francis y.
Newton, prosperous farmer OF Brook
field, his wife Sarah and their ten-year-
old adopted daughter Ethel were found
murdered in their beds. The crime was
discovered by neighbors whose curiosi-
~ was aroused by the lowing Of the I'M
led cattle. The three had been killed
with an AK. a hired man who had been
employed by Newton Is missing and the
authorities are making a search for
him