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The News and Observer. VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 82. TKIE LftIJS®E©T ©DIMBMILSnrQOM] ®IF AOT (KKEUKTTDa ©MiMiM IB AD o=ll. ROXBORO S BANK FAILS ANOTHER CASHIER WHO HAD BEEN ABOVE SUSPICION COES WRONG. CASHIER JONES IS NOW IN JAIL. NOT CONTENT TO BE A DE FAULTER HE ALSO ROBS HIS BANK AT NIGHT. Shortage Way Reach $5,000. The Prisoner Admits that his Accounts are Short $2,300, but Denies any Participation in or Knowledge ot the Robbery—Accounts for the Shortage by Saying that Loans were Made for which he did not Take Security—The Bank Owned by Col. C. S. Winstead. Special to the News and Observer. Roxboro, N. C., April 27. On Monday morning it was ascer tained that the Farmers' bank had been robbed of #2,804. On Thursday morn ing Mr. M. H. Palmer, special bank ex aminer, arrived here, without any pre vious warning, to examine the bank’s condition. He discovered a shortage and the books out of balance. Soon after the discovery the cashier of the bank, Mr. W. T. Jones, surrendered himself to the sherifE, acknowledging that he had loaned money without the authority of the directors and that there was a shortage in his accounts. No greater surprise could have come to our people. Mr. Jones was consid ered the best of men, and when the rob bery occurred by some one entering the safe, no one ever dared suspect him, so correct had his character always been. Since the robbery he has talked too much and aroused suspicion. Jones still denies any participation in or knowledge of the robbery. He admits $2,300 shortage and has made a deed of trust securing that amount. He says that the shortage appearing on the books is accounted for by loans that he made for which he did not make security, and that when he tried to collect the money he could not get it. The doors of the bank have been closed and the State Treasurer notified. A warrant was sworn out this evening by bank officials for Jones’ arrest, and he is now in jail awaiting a hearing on a charge of embezzlement and robbery of the bank. It is not known what the real shortage is. It is generally believed that it will reach at least $5,000. But it is not be lieved that the depositors are in any danger, though the stockholders will lose heavily. The bank has a paid in capital stock of over SIB,OOO and was thought to be all right. This is the first bank ever examined by Mr. Palmer, and his work has been well done. Will Jones, as he is familiarly called, is about thirty years old, is the son of a prominent Person county farmer, who is still living, and in good circumstances. He has always stood well, and married a very fine lady, who, a few months ago, died from the effects of burns sustained from her clothing taking fire. The'bank was practically owned by Col. C. S. Winstead, who is well-known as one of the best financiers and wealthiest citizens of Person county. CONFEDERATE RE-UNION. The Surviving Members ol the Btii N. C. Regiment to Meet. Special to the News and Observer Greenville, N. C., April 27. To the surviving members of the Bth N. C. Regiment: We, the undersigned, take the liberty to request as many of the survivors of the Bth N. C. Regiment as can do so to assemble in Raleigh, on the 20th day of May, 1895, at the unveiling of the Con federate monument. It is now thirty years since we separa ted and a re-union at this time under the favorable circumstances can but be pleasant, and we urge as many of our comrades as can do so to meet us there on that day. L. Banks Holt, Lieut. Co. I. Stephen A. Sherman, Ist Sergt. Co. K. Cicero R. Barker, drummer, Co. K. Thos. J. Jarvis, Capt. Co. B. Bth N. C. liegt. C. D. Rountree, Ist Lieut. Co. “G,” Bth N. C. Regt. E. A. Moye, 2nd Lieut. Co. “G,” Bth N. C. Regt. Jonas Cook, Capt. Co. H, Bth N. C. Regt. H. C. McAllister, Ist Lieut. Co. H, N C. Regt. M. L. Barnhardt, 2nd Lieut. Co. H, N. C. Regt. Geo E. Ritchie, 3rd Lieut. Co. H, N. C. Regt. H. T. J. Ludwig. HOMICIDE IN CHEROKEE. A Fatal Duel Between a Deputy Mar shal and a Distiller. Special to the News and Observer. Canton, N. C , April 27. Deputy Marshal Stalcup and Kale Taylor, a distiller, met in the road on Shoal Creek, Cherokee county, and agreed to settle an old feud in a fight. Stalcup whipped Taylor. Taylor then got his pistol and shot Stalcup. Stalcup returned the fire, breaking Taylor’s arm. One of Taylor’s friends, named Suit, got a shot gun from his wagon and shot and killed Stalcup. But after falling Stalcup shot Taylor three times. Taylor is now dying. Suit Hed and has not yet been cap tured. DEATH OF COL. W. N. STEPTOE. interesting Meeting at. the Baptist Church—A Marriage. Special to the News and Observer. Scotland Neck, N. G., April 27. Col. W. N. Steptoe, a well known far mer of this place, died last night from apoplexy. He was stricken down yes terday morning at 5 o'clock and did not, rally from the stroke. He was about 65 years old and was well beloved by the entire community. Rev. H. A. Bagby, who has been as sisting pastor R. T. Vann in a meeting in the Baptist church here, finished his work last night and returned to Rich mond to-day. He was very successful in his meeting, and the town and com munity generally greatly enjoyed his preaching. He baptized about fifteen persons and quite a number besides pro fessed faith in Christ. The meeting does not close. Dr. C. Durham, of Raleigh, will be here to night and continue the meeting. Miss Lina Allsbrook, one of Scotland Neck’s most lovely young ladies, was this week married to Mr. R. J. Madry, a pros perous young farmer here. German at Louisburg. Special to the News and Observer. Louisburg, N. C., April 27. The german given by the Louisburg German Club in the Opera House last night was a very enjoyable affair. While the number of dancers was not as large as had been hoped, yet everything went merrily on and the time passed swiftly by to all who participated. DEATH 7 IN THE FLOOD. A Reservor Burst Sweeping Away Villages and Their Inhabitants. Paris, April 27.— The Bouzy reservoir near Epenal burst to-day and flooded a large tract of country. The reservoir had a capacity of seven million cubic metres. The torrent carried off some of the houses in the village of Bouzy, Uxegny and Domevres and swamped many others, besides demolishing walls, bridges, crops and farm buildings. The torrent, hemmed in by high hills, rushed down the valley like a bore, sweeping the villages mentioned, and, after a course of ten miles, emptying in to the Moselle at Nomexy, and Chatel. Every house at Bouzy was de molished, and* very few remain at Lea Forges, where there are 1,400 inhabi tants. At Uxegny 25 persons were drowned. Every building was destroyed in Darniellues,' where the population numbers 600. Notwithstanding the fact that Nomexy is ten milss from the dam, many inhabi tants of that place had not time to reach the upper portions of their dwellings. The corpses of eight victims have been already found. Many far mers throughout the valley are ruined and a lurge number of families are with out food or clothes. ARRESTED FOR MURDER. Prominent Business Men Charged with Murder and Robbery. Guthrie, O. L, April 27.- The city was astounded this morning on learning that during the night the detect ive sent here to investigate the death of Frank Ledgers, whose body was found in the river last fall, had caused the arrest of W. H. Thorne and O. C. Seeley, two prominent business men on the charge of murdering him. William Knowles, at the time a night policeman, and Frank Thorpe, a negro porter, are held as accomplices, and it is alleged that Ledgers was chloroformed and then thrown into the river, his murderers securing $4,000 of money and securities he had brought from England. THE PANNILL TRIAL. The Jury are Again Unable to Reach a Verdict. Lynchburg, Va., April 27.— The case of the United States against Robert H. Pannill charged with aiding and abet- | ting Walker G. Hamner, ex-teller of the First National bank in robbing that in stitution of $33,000, which has been in progress here in the United States Dis trict Supreme Court the entire week was concluded this evening at 6 o’clock and given to the jury. At 9 o’clock to-night the jury had failed to reach a verdict and were locked up until 10 o’clock Monday morning. A FREE SILVER LEAGUE. Intended lor it to Embrace the Entire State of Tennessee. Memphis, April 27 —At a meeting of silver coinage advocates in this city this afternoon a bimetallic league was formed. It is intended to be the nucleus of a league which shall embrace the entire State. Hon. John R. God win, of Tennessee, President of the Cot ton Growers Association was made president. Hon. Casey Young, recently defeated as candidate for Congress, was among the speakers. The league will meet again to choose delegates to the sound-money conven tion. Durant Charged With Another Murder. San Francisco, April 27.- Theodore Durant was formally charged with the murder of Blanche lament to day. The prisoner displayed considerable ill-grace when the charge was read and indignant ly asked the officers, “how much more are you going to charge me with ?” . London, April 27. —Baron Moncrief died in Edinburgh to-day. RALEIGH, N. C.. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1895. CHRISTIAN WORKERS FIRST STATE CONVENTION OF SOCIETIES OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. OVER 100 DELEGATES PRESENT. The Convention a Grand Success and Officers and Members Predict That the Organization Will do a Great Work for the Cause it Represents— Good Reports From the Societies not Represented—Strong and Interesting Addresses by Leading Members. Special to the News and Observer. Winston-Salem, N. C., April 27. The first State Convention of Chris tian Endeavor Societies in North Caro lina opened in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Winston, yesterday after noon. The first session was a confer ence of society officers and committee chairmen. A letter of greeting was read from the State Christian Endeavor Convention of Maine. Another letter from the Presbyterian Society, at Wil mington, which could not be represented at this convention. The secretary sent a good report of his society’s work. A roll call showed representatives present from the Methodist Protestant, Presby terian, Friends, Moravians and Chris tian churches in the State. There are one hundred and twenty-eight Junior and Young People’s Societies in North Carolina. A motion was adopted to telegraph a greeting to the South Caro lina Christian Endeavor Convention, which is now in session at Blacksburg. At 7:30 last night a mass-meeting was held in the Home Moravian Church, Salem. It was presided over by Rev. J. F. McCuiston. The meeting opened with a song service, after w'hich a timely address of welcome was delivered by Rev. A. D. Thaeler, of Winston. This was followed by a number of responses by the delegates. Rev. E. 8. Crosland delivered a strong and interesting ad dress on the “Mission of the Young Peo ple.” This morning’s session consisted of a business meeting, and was held in the Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. A. D. Thaeler presided. The opening exer cises were conducted by Mr. O. W. Han ner, of the M. P. Church. The Rev. T. N. Johnson, of Henderson, delivered a splendid address on “Inter-denomina tional Union.” His address was followed by a temporary organization and the adoption of a State Constitution and by-laws. After a general introduction of mem bers, the meeting was adjourned. Afternoon Session At two o’clock this afternoon the De nominational Rallies were held as fol lows: Methodist Protestants, at the M. P. Church; Moravians, at the Home Church, and Friends at Cavalry Chapel. At 3:30 p. m. a conference of committees took place at Calvary Chapel, presided over by Mr. 8. R. Harris, of Oxford. A splendid programme was carried out. At 7:30 to-night amass meeting is being held at the Home Moravian Church, Salem. The following pro gramme will be carried out. Praise service, led by Mr. W. E. Spach, of Salem; reports from Denominational Rallies: address on “Good Citizenship,” by Prof. J. H. McCulloch, editor of “Our Church Record,” Greensboro. At 7 o’clock to-morrow morning an early prajer meeting will be held at Cal vary Chapel, Winston, conducted by Mr. R. A. Spach. At 2:30 to-morrow after- Doona Junior Rally will be held in the Centenary Church, Winston. It will be led by Prof. F. W. Grabbs, of Salem. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. L, L. Albright, pastor of the M. P. Church, Winston, and Mr. Frank H. Clark, of High Point. At 3:30 p. m. another mass meeting will be held in the same church, Rev. L. L. Albright will preside. It will open with a praise service and will be follow ed by a conference on Junior work, arid open parliament, “The Pledge.” At 7:30 to morrow evening the con vention will close its first annual session -with a mass-meeting, to be held in the ! Moravian Home Church. It will open with prayer and praise. This will be followed by the Convention sermon by Bishop Edward Rondthaler, of the Mora vian Church. The church choir will render a beautiful anthem which will be followed by a consecration service. The Convention will close with the rendition of that appropriate hymn, “God be with you till we meet again.” The Convention was attended by over one hundred visiting delegates. The first annual session was declared a grand success, and the officers and members predict that the organization will do a grand work for the cause it represents. The “Chatauqua Salute” was used as applause at the various sessions of the Convention. Odd Fellows Anniversary. The seventy-sixth anniversary of the organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was celebrated by the Winston and Salem Lodges here last night. The event was highly pleasing and was largely attended. The oration was delivered by Major J. H. Foot, of Wilkes county, and was an able effort. Music was furnish by the Salem or chestra, and Verdi Male Quartette, of Winston-Salem. Stokes court closed yesterday after noon. The grand jury failed to find a true bill against Mayor Gentry for the murder of Louis Poindexter, colored, on Easter Monday. The mayor has returned to his family, at Walnut Cove, a happy man. FRANC E WILL NOT FIGHT. She Protests Against the China-Japan Treaty Simply to Please Russia. London, April 27.—The Paris repre sentative of the United Press has learned that the statement that the French fleet was making demonstrations with the view of intimidating Japan unless she should abandon her demands for the ces sion of Chinese mainland territory is in correct. If such action was to be taken shortly by Russia it would not cause surprise, but it is by no means certain that France would aid her. An interview was had by the corres pondent with a high official of the For eign office, where the utmost discretion is observed, who said that he was able to state that the government had not fully decided upon their eventful action. The matter was discussed at length yes terday and a primary remonstrance to Japan was made merely to please Russia. It was not thought that England would not withhold action in the matter or that .Japan would resist any action that Great Britain would take. England’s action in the matter, it was stated, confronts France with a variety of possibilities which require reflection and discussion. The Chauvinist section of the cabinet are in favor of following the lead of Russia throughout, but certain promi nent ministers and statesmen are dis posed to endeavor to persuade the hot headed ones not to push French action to an extreme point. Mr. Kato, the chief secretary of the Japanese Legation in an interview to day expressed the opinion that Japan would fight the European powers rather than abandon her territorial claims. Uncle Sam is Still Peace-Maker. Washington, April 27.—Yang Yu, the Chinese Minister, called upon Secretary Gresham this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock and half an hour later the Japanese Min ister, Mr. Kurino, who came by appoint ment, was closeted with the Secretary. Both visits related to the treaty of peace relating to the occupation by Japan of the “Regent’s Sword” Promontory and the Korean bay coast from Port Arthur to the Yalu river, to which Rus sia has so strenuously objected. It is understood now that Russia is endeavor ing to induce China to resist this de mand which was agreed to by Li Hung Chang. The United States have declined to be drawn into the controversy to such an extent as to take sides, but will continue its good offices to secure peace between China and Japan. A NEW DEMOCRATIC ORGAN. HI Chicago to Have a New Paper Backed by $1 ,tX)0,000 Capital. Chicago, April 27.—A number of prominent Democrats met at the head quarters of the Democratic State Central Committee in the Palmer House and took steps to push to completion the project to start a party organ in Chicago. The chairman, J. G. Goodrich, ap pointed a committee of ways and means to report not later than May 11th what progress had been made in getting sub scriptions of stock. It is understood that out of the $1,000,000 capital stock for which the company was recently incor porated at Springfield under the name of the Enquirer Publishing Co., #350,000 has already been subscribed. The scheme is backed by W illis Bab bott, lately managing editor of the ab sorbed Times, ex-Judge McConnell, President of the Iroquois Club; Judge A. A. Goodrich, W. J. Mizee, Alexander Jones and others. The paper will stand on the Democratic platform, whether that is for free silver or not, and it is stated a large circula tion is already secured for it. ANOTHER BANK FAILURE. Merchants’ National Bank at Rome, Ga., Closed Temporarily. Rome, Ga., April 27.— “ This bank closed temporarily by the order of the Board of Directors,” was posted on the closed floors of the Merchants’ National Bank this morning. The suspension of the bank was a great surprise. It is believed that all the depositors will be paid every dollar. The directors hope to open the institu tion soon with a new President. The city’s funds amounting to several thous and dollars were deposited in the bank. President King has tendered his resigna tion. GEN. CAMPOS WELCOMED. All the Foreign Consuls in Cuba Visit Him in a Body. Hanana, April 27. —All the foreign consuls formally visited the Governor- General in a body to-day, and Senor Vasquez, the senior consul here, deliv ered an address of welcome. General Campos answered in a long and admirable speech. He promised to pay prompt attention to all just petitions that might be sent to the Government, and said he was looking confidently to the triumph of justice on the island. He dwelt on the good will existing between Spain and all friendly powers. A Wreck Near Hatteras. Charleston, S. C., April 27.—Capt. Chicester, of the steamer Seminole, re ports that on April 26, forty-five miles southwest from Hatteras Shoals, he passed a wrecked vessel, bottom up ward, about 110 feet long, keel of vessel bottom painted brown, and clean of bar nacles and grass, apparently not long in that condition. Rudder gone and spars floating; could not see any name. A very dangerous wreck in the night, as it j floats low in the water. 1 BRITISH TARS LANDED CORINTO FINALLY GIVEN OVER INTO POSSESSION OF THE ENGLISH, INDEMNITY WILL NOT BE PAID. The Time Given Nicaragua to Answer Expired Friday and the British Forees Took Possession of the Town—No Opposition was Made to Their Land ing but Great Excitement Prevails Throughout the Republic—The Re fusal to Pay “Smart Money” Final. Washington, D. C., April 27.—Ni caragua has refused to accept the Brit ish ultimatum. This information was communicated to Rear Admiral Stephenson at a late hour last night. The three days given Nicaragua to make a reply having expired at mid night Friday, the British forces at once took possession of the town. The garri son at Corinto which consisted of a small force of 150 or 200 men was withdrawn to the interior, leaving the British in peaceable possession of the town. No opposition was made to their land ing, but it is stated that any attempt on the part of the British forces to pene trate to the interior, in short to leave the environments of Corinto will be resisted by Nicaragua. Great excitement is reported to exist throughout the entire Republic. It is now said positively that Nicara gua will not pay the $75,000 indemnity demanded by Great Britain. Should this determination be adhered to the occu pation of Corinto by the British govern ment may be indefinite. The British ultimatum provided not only for the payment ‘of $75,000 “smart money” to pro-Consul Hatch. It included also payment of $2,500 to compensate a number of British sub jects who were taken to Managua and arrested with Mr. Hatch; and provided further that a joint commission shall be established to fix the damages which resulted to those and other British sub jects as a result of their arrest and ex pulsion from the Republic. Landing of the Marines. London, April 27.—A despatch from Managua says: Shortly after 2 o’clock in the morning twenty-two boats filled with marines and seamen were lowered from the warships and immediately after the vessels came around bows on and advanced in a line toward the pier. Each large launch car ried a machine gun forward. There was a great crowd at the pier, but no hostile demonstration was made. The landing party marched without opposi tion to the custom house and hoisted the British flag thereon. A part of the marines occupy the principal square of the city. Rear Admiral Stephenson has declared martial law. A large force of Nicaraguan troops ar rived at Corinto on the evening of the 26th with artillery, and encamped at the lower end of the town. Order is main tained by the British marines, who patrol the streets. The populace is quiet. The landing party was commanded by Capt. Frederick French, of the Royal Arthur, who immediately issued a pro clamation assuring the citizens that their rights would be respected and that they might pursue their vocations with out fear of molestation. The proclama tion also contained a warning that any acts of hostility would be opposed by the full force of the fleet. A Colon dispatch says that the Nica raguan forces at Corinto withdrew, crossing the Lagoon, separating the town from the main land, and are now strongly entrenched there. The British ships had taken a position from which they can open fire if the Nicaraguan forces should attempt to interfere with the occupation of the town. No Official Information. London, April 27. —Inquiries at the foreign office, elicit the statement that no cable despatches have been received from Admiral Stephenson, in regard to any action that he has taken, but it is fully believed that he landed a force of blue jackets at Corinto at daylight to day. Admiral Stephenson has full power to act as he thinks best. Demonstration Against England. Colon, Colombia, April 27.— Advices just received state that the populace at Managua held a mass meeting yesterday, at which resolutions were adopted urg ing the government to refuse to accept England’s ultimatum. A mob paraded the streets and at tempted to attack the British Consulate, but were prevented by the Nicaraguan police, who finally succeeded in dispers ing the rioters. The Consulate was guarded last night by a Nicaraguan mili tary force, and every precaution was taken to prevent any violent demonstra tion. The enthusiasm of the people is arous ed. Their hatred of England cannot be eradicated. The government is using all means in its power to restrain the populace from committing violence. Ilowgate’s Bond Reduced. Washington, April 27.- A motion was made in Criminal Court No. 1, for a re duction in the amount of bail in the case of Henry W. Howgate, the ex-army offi cer accused of embezzlement, was granted by Judge Cox to-day. He reduced the bail from $30,000, to $15,000, and it is likely that Howgate will secure bonds- i men. The second trial of Howgate was fixed for May 13th. i PRICE FIVE CENTS. BASEBALL YESTERDAY. At Louisville: Cleveland, 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0-4 Louisville, 03000000 o—3 Batteries: Young and O’Connor; Knell and Welch. At Cincinnati: Chicago, 011 001 0 2 I—6 Cincinnati, 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 o—s Batteries: Hutchinson and Kittridge; Parrott and Merritt. At St. Louis: Pittsburg, 0 10 110 10 I—s St. Louis, 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 o—4 Batteries: Killen and Sugden: Ehret and Peitz. At Washington: RaiD. At New York: Rain. At Baltimore: Baltimore vs. Boston, no game; rain. In the South. At Richmond. Richmond, 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 2—lo Norfolk, 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 I—3 Batteries: Berne and Foster; Lawson and Geier. At Petersburg; Petersburg 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 I—6 Lynchburg 130 11 03 0 x—9 Batteries: Payne and Champlin;Kage ly and Schiebel. At Portsmouth: Portsmouth 2310 0 3 11 o—ll Roanoke 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2—7 At Atlanta: Atlanta 10, Chattanooga 6. SUN’S COTTON REPORT. The General Trade Situation Favor able to Huliish Interests. New York, April 27.- Cotton fell 4 to 5 points early in the day, but recovered this and closed firm. Liverpool opened 2 to 3 points higher, but reacted, and closed at an advance of only 1 point, but the sales on the spot were liberal, reaching 12,000 bales at firm, and un changed quotations. New Orleans advanced 6 points on May, while August, which opened 2 points lower, recovered the loss and then advanced 6 points. The estimated receipts there on Monday are 3,000 to 4,000, against 7,114 last Monday, and 4,572 last year. The quantity brought into sight during jthe week was 64,679 bales, against 50,201 in the same week last year. The total in sight is now 9,376,985 bales, against 7,075,542 at this time last year, an increase of 2,301,- 443 bales. Spot cotton here is quiet and un changed, with sales of 71 for spinning. The Southern spot markets were gene rally quiet and unchanged. Galveston advanced 1-16 and Wilmington declined 1-4 cents. The port receipts to-day were 9,447 against 6,384 last Saturday and 3,935 last year. The exports from the ports were 80,649 mostly to Great Britain. To-day’s Features. Hrgher prices in Liverpool had little effect to-day, because the advance was not so great as many had expected, but on the other hand Liverpool was cer tainly active on the spot for Saturday. Floods were reported in Mississippi and Arkansas. The general trade situation is favorable to bullish interests and there was very little disposition to sell. The bull side is the popular side with the great mass of operators. German bear houses were large buyers to-day. IIIS “HEAVEN” IN DANGER. Schwelufurth, Who Poses as a Mes siah, New in Jail. Rockford, Illinois, April 27.—Rev. Schweinfurth was found guilty of adul tery by the grand jury to-day after three days’ investigation, and in default of SI,OOO bond was confined in the county jail. Officers and deputies accompanied by draymen have gone to Schweinfurth’s “Heaven,” near the city, to levy on his personal property to satisfy a judgment of $50,000 recently secured against Shweinfurth in Chicago by Geo. W. Coudrey for alienation of the affections of the latter’s wife. This will probably break up Schwein furth’s Heaven which he has conducted for so many years. CRISP FAVORS FREE COINAGE. He Will Leave His Home Soon for Another Visit to Asheville. Atlanta, Ga., April 27. —Speaker Crisp, in an interview, declared himself to-day to a staff correspondent of the Constitution, in favor of the free coinage of silver. He believes the Democrats should nominate a Western man with a military record for President and the party should not nominate Mr. Cleve land for a third term. The Speaker expects to leave shortly for Asheville, N. C. Another Railroad Sold. Mobile, Ala., April 27.—The Mobile and Birmingham railroad, extending to Marion Junction, Ala., was sold here to day at public outcry and bid in by T. G. Rush, representing the bond holders for #500,000. There was no other bidder. The plan of re organization has already been effected and the road will be re railed and otherwise improved as soon as possible after July 1. Ohio Republican Convention. Columbus, 0., April 27. —The Repub lican State Central Committee to-day fixed the date of the State convention at Zanesville, May 28. Senator Sherman will preside at the convention, having been chosen tempor ray chairman by the State Central Com mittee to-day.