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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
HISTORY COMMITTEE.
Virginia Confederate Veterans Met at Richmond
Yesterday and Adopted Resolutions.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 19.-The grand
camp of Virginia, Confederate Veterans,
meets in this city tomorrow. AZ
The history committee met this after
noon, and after a long discussion of
the subject of school histories, the fol-
lowing was adopted:
Resolved, That only such histories
as fairly present the principles and facts
upon which is grounded our American
republic be used. In this spirit we
would recommend as Virginia histories
those by Mrs. Mary Tucker McGill and
Gen. D. H. Maurice and as histories of
the United States those of Mrs. Susan
Pendleton Lee, Rev. J. William Jones,
Shinn, Hansell series and Holmes Fur
tiher, we would suggest for dts moral
and patriotic influence as auxiliary
reading the admirable life of Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee, by Mrs. Mary williamson
in our opinion it might be adopted-such
is its c1earness and simplicity-as
reader
We desire, also, 10 eApieSS our dp-
prevail of the recant utterance of the
grand commander of the Virginia vet
Grams, Col. John Cushion, in his trench
ant arraignment of the south in his
"Glance at Current History"
A mass MEETING of citizens and edu-
Gators was held in Lee Camp hall to-
night to exchange views on the school
history matter. Next March the board
of education will make contracts for the
histories to be used in the public schools
of tbs state for the next four years and
the efforts of the veterans who are gath
cred from all quarters of the state will
be devoted to the elimination of the list
of histories that they regard as unfair to-
the south and the substitution therefor
of fair historical text books. Addresses
were made by the president, Col John
Cushion, Rcv. William Jones, Capt. Cor
don McCabe, John P. Mcclure and OH
trs. All the speakers were bitter in
their denunciatbon of some of the his
tories now in use in the public schools
and resolutions were adopted protest
ing against their being kept on the list.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
NOT TO BE CHEATED.
Henry George Says He Will Not Be Counted
Out by Crokerism.

New York, Oct. 19.-Henry George ad-
dressed an assemblage of more than
1000 people at Lion Park hall on the
upper west side of this city. Ex-PoEt-
master Dayton also spoke. After telling
of his candidacy for the mayoralty elev-
en- years ago on The identical platform
on which he is running now, Mr. George
said:
'I will not he cheated and counted out.
The great time has come when the peo-
pie are interested in this campaign and 1
am honored by being asked to be the
standard bearer of the democracy. IT
the people do not want me then all
right"
I'm conclusion Mr.. George said:
IVAN Wyck, representing Richard
Croker was put. forward. The fight of
last year against the trusts was ignored.
Bryan was beaten, but we raise the
standard again. If We are successful
we win do our duty to ourselves"
Mr. Dayton then made a characteris-
tic speech against 'Crokerism."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
TWO RAILROAD MEETINGS.
The Southern and the Chesapeake and Ohio
Elect Directors.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 19.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Southern Railway company was held
here today. All the stock was repre-
scented. The following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: Alexan-
der B. Andrews, Raleigh, N. c.; Joseph
Bryan, Richmond. Va; Charles H. Co.'S
ter, Samuel Spencer Harris c. Fahn-
stock, Robert M. Galloway, New York;
William NJ. Finley, Washington, D. c.;
Samuel M. Inman, Atlanta, Ca; 1. Ship
with Wilmer, Baltimore.
THE annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way company was also held here to-
day. The following directors were elect
ed: w. P. Anderson, Westerly, R. T.;
George T. Bliss, c. Fl. Coster, Chauncey
NJ. Depew, Charles D. Dickey, Jr., Sam
uel Spencer, New York; M. E. ingalls,,
Cincinnati; Decatur Axtell, Henry Wick
ham, Richmond.
The annual report of the president and
directors was approved. The directors
will meet in New York to elect officers
Tho number Of shares represented was
1872 $685.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
ON ANOTHER JUNKET.
The President to Do Some Quiet Campaigning
in Ohio.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Details of the
presidents western trip at election time
have been completed. The president,
accompanied by Mrs. Mckinley and
Secretary Potter will leave Washington
Friday afternoon, the 29th over the
Pennsylvania railroad. AT Cincinnati
he will be the guest of Mr. ]. G. Schmidt,
a long time personal friend. On the af-
ternoon of Saturday there will be an in
formal reception at the chamber Of
commerce. The president will not speak
then, but will deliver a short address
at the banquet to be given him by the
Cincinnati Commercial club Saturday
evening.
Early Monday morning the president
will leave Cincinnati for Canton. remain
ing there until after the election, and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
DIRECTORS OF TRAVEL.
General Passenger Agents in Annual Session
for the Forty-Second lime.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 19.-Delegates rep
resenting nsarly every important rail
way company in the country were pres
ent at the forty-second annual conven-
ton of the American Association of Cen
eral Passenger and Ticket Agents, which
mat at the Southern hotel at noon to-
day for three days session.
Dan J. Anderson, of the Boston and
Maine presided, and A. ]. Smith. of the
Lake Shore, acted as secretary. The
annual address was delivered by P. S.
Eustis, general passenger agent of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy road.
The question discussed today in ex-
ecutive session was the interlina ticket
problem, which has been a constant
worriment to- general passenger agents
for the past twenty years.
During the three days of the cdnven-
ton the following subjects will come up
for discussion:
interchangeable mileage ticket of the
Central Passenger association; necessity
for uniform safety paper for coupon
tickets; excursion business in all its de-
tails; some rule to prevent the fradu-
lent use of tickets; uniformity OF state
laws relative to the handling of pas
sengers and baggage and rates therefor;
uniformity in this rules of railway COM
panies in handling passenger business
and baggage; benefits derived from pas
senger traffic associations; entire abo,-
ishment of skeleton tickets.
Many of the visiting passenger and
ticket agents have brought with them
their families. For the purpose of en-
pertaining them handsomely a commit
tee has been appointed by this st. Louis
association.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
VAN WYCHS ACCEPTANCE
Wants the Raines Liquor Law
Repealed.
THE LEGISLATURE
Believes In Home Rule and Municipal Owner
ship of franchises Instead of Grants
to Corporations.

New York, Oct. 19.-The letter of Rob-
ert A. Van Wyck, candidate for mayor,
accepting the nomination, was given
out tonight. It deals with municipal
affairs solely. A large part of the let
ter arraigns The present municipal ad-
ministration for extravaganza severely
and calls attention to the difficulties the
people are enduring through the pres
emit policy.
NIr. Van Wyck lays most of the grew
ances against the state legislature, say
ing: 1.-THE most fragrant disregard of
public comfort by recent legislatures
with republican majorities have attract
ed and challenged the condemnation
of the people. Attempts have been
made to dictate even harmless munich
pal customs and business pursuits. Yet
again and again we have been subjected
to legislation conceived either in ignor-
ance or contempt of the wishes and SEN
lb,ments of our people and enacted as a
revenge upon our politics or an assault
upon our revenue"
Judge Van Wyck condemns the Raines
liquor law and fayors its prompt re-
peal. He favors the enactment of an
excise law conservative of the public
morals and liberal in its provisions, that
shall place its administration and reve-
nues so far as shall apply to the city
within the control of this municipality.
Van Wycl1 pledges himself to favor
increase of school house, the establish
ment of a rapid transit system, more
bridges across East river, more parks,
more docks, 81 gas and an enforcement
of the eight hour law. He says fur
Their:
r'The great essential for municipal
progress is home rule in the manage
ment of local concerns. The municipal
ity should own and control its fran
chises, and where now such franchises
are operated under grants to corpora
tions fair charge and that only for the
service rendered or convenience furnish
ed should be permitted"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
Began Its Annual Session at Min
neapolis Yesterday.
A FLOURISHING CONDITION
Of Affairs Was Shown by the Report of the
Executive Committee Receipts
and Expenditures are Shown.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 19.-The
American Missionary association began
its annual meeting today in Plymouth
Congregational church in this city.
Addresses were delivered by Revs.
George Merrill in behalf of the city and
C. NJ. Cushing in behalf of Plymouth
church. The report of the executive
committee, read by Rev. Elijah Horr,
DID,, of Brookline, Mass, showed a
dourishing condition of affairs.
The problem of entrusting higher
schools entirely to colored administra-
tors and instructors is in course of So
luton at Cappahosic, Va, Athens and
Albany, Ca, Enfield, N. c.. and many
other points Orange Park was the only
point year ago at which there was
hostility to the work, and this is now
removed. The colleges and universities
at Nashville, Tenn, Talladega, Ala,
Tougola, Miss. New Orleans and Aus
tin, Tex. all report exceptional pro-
gress. There are eighteen normal
schools, with 1929 pupils. The free
school work among the poor whites in
fruitful of results.
In the south the number of churches
is 224 with 1873 ministers, 11,317 men,
beers and 1886 scholars. The number of
mountain churches is fifty-five with 1,6l9
members. Among the Indians there are
seventeen churches. OIL members, 1,450
Sunday school scholars, twenty-three
schools, with 592 scholars; twenty-six
missionary out-stations, eighty-six mis-
sionaries and teachers, of whom thirty
seven are Indian.
The work among the Indians has been
very encouraging; so has the work
among the Chinese in America, with
thirty-two teachers and 1,054 pupils. The
Chinese have given $4,000 toward the
missions In China and are carrying on a
great work. Receipts during the year
were s32S,440, of which s1S4750 was do
mated. There is a balance of $11,627 on
hand, and the debt has been reduced
to $54,945. It is planned to extinguish
this and yet carry on all the work this
year.
The woman's missionary society has
given s73,55S and have sustained 339 mis-
sionary teachers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
HAND TO HAND FIGHT.
The Austrian Unterhaus Was in the Widest
Uproar and Turmoil.

Vienna, Oct. 20.-1 a. m.-The unter-
haus has been the scene tonight of an
extraordinary tumult. The sitting be-
gan last evening at o'clock, and ever
since the president took the chair the
leftists have been pressing to divisions
a long series of obstructive motions,
amid the widest uproar and the inces-
SAINT conflicts of members with the pres
ident of the chamber.
The confusion increased until the
chamber became perfect bedlam. FL
nally the leftists and rightests engaged
in a hand-to-hand fight. DR.. Kathrein,
the president of the unterhaus, then de-
clared the sitting adjourned to ii o'clock
this wednesday, morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20

On which it was originally believed the
case would go to the jury. It reads:
Mr.. Foreman-Dear Sir: A power
full influence Is at work to save Adolph
L. Luetgert. Money IS scarce. and IN
these hard times a 500 or SO comes in
handi1y I have $500 to divide among
you twelve men. If you want it have
two good men, smooth-faced, that are
discreet, at the southeast corner of
Randolph and Dearborn streets tomor-
row at 1 o'clock p. m. Let them wear
white linen neckties or if they prefer it
red bow ties. Everything will be all
right The money Is secure in a Clark
street bank. The letter is signed by
George Atrill.
The second letter is under date of
Oct. Is. and Is also addressed to the fore
man of the Luetgert jury. It read as
follows:
Dear Sir: Why did you not have the
young men at the corner of Randolph
and Dearborn as suggested? One hun
dred dollars or SO is pretty good these
hard times If you will vote Luetgert
free we will come to terms. Have the
young men there as suggested tomor-
row." It is signed by the same man.
Judge Tuthill opens all letters adj
dressed to the jury. and in this manner
the letters fell into his hands. His
honor regards the letters as hoax and
so does states attorney Deneen. The
latter thinks the letters were gotten up
by enterprising newspaper men. This
letters were written on fine linen paper
in plain handwriting and enclosed in
fine linen envelopes.
JUS. before retiring for the night the
jury took another ballot, the vote stand
ing mine for conviction and three for &C
quitta1 The four jurors who have been
standing out for acquittal are Behmfller,
Barber, Holabird and Harley. The two.
latter are still for aoquittal, but either
Behmiller or Barber has come over to
the state.
There is much feeling against Harley
among the Jurors who favor the death
penalty. They say he will not argue the
case in amy way, but stolidly for Luet-
gelt.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20

will receive the election returns in
Canton Tuesday evening.
The party will take the train Wednss-
day morning, arriving in Pfttsburg be-
fore noon. While in Pittsburg the pres
ident will be entertained by Mr.. W. n.
Frey, president of the Carnegie Library
association, and Mr.. Robert Pitcairn,
who is also connected with the library.
In the afternoon there will be exercises
at the library and the president will
make a short address. In the evening
he will attend symphony concert at
start for Washington, arriving Thurs
day morning, Nov 4.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
MEETING POSTPONED.
Spanish Cabinet Does Not Hold Session on Ac-
- count of Illness Of Sagasta.

Madrid, Oct. 9.-The cabinet meeting
has been postponed owing to the illness
of the premier, Senior Sagasta. Accord
ing to the present indications, Senior Sill
veta, the leader of the dissident conserv-
atives will become the leader of the
conservative party.
The Heraldo, of this city, says wide
spread disagreement exists among the
Cuban autonomists.
"A dispatch from Coruna says that Mar
shal [Blanco, the newly appointed gov
ernor general of Cuba, sailed for Havana
today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
From Terrible Sore-Her Story Of
the Case, and Her Cure.
"For many years was afflicted with q
milk leg, and few years ago it broke out
in sore and spread from my foot to my
knee. 1 suffered great agony. 1t would
burn and itch all the time and discharge
O great deal. My health was good with
the exception of this sore. tried great
many kinds of salve, but some would
irritate the sore SO that / could hardly
stand the pain. I could not go near the
fire without suffering intensely. Some one
sent me papers containing testimonials OF
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and told
my husband would like to try this med
icine. He got me bottle and found it
helped me. kept on taking it until my
limb was completely healed. / cannot
praise Hoods Sarsaparilla enough for the
great benefit it has been to me. 1t
cleanses the blood of all impurities and
leaves it rich and pure" MRS. ANNA e.
EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla Of all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
~, D.rs are the favorite family
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
Scottish Rite NIasons

Washington. Oct. 19.-The supreme
council of the Scottish Rite Masons at
their session today heard the report of
the finance committee and made Arrange
ments for future sessions. On Friday
night will be conferred the thirty-third
degree upon those selected by the nomi-
mating committee. Thursday afternoon
memorial services will be held over the
grave of ALBERT Pike
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
WAS AN ERROR.
No Negroes Were Lynched at Summersle, Ca,
Yesterday as Reported.

Chicago, Oct. 19.--Mayor S. S. King, OF
Rome. Ca, wires the Associated Press
tonight that the report handled last
night that two negroes were lynched for
arson near Summerville. Ga, was an
error.
The negroes were taken from officers
last Friday night and am attempt made
to extoCt a confession. but they were
later released and are now at their
homes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
Increase In Receipts

Washington, Oct. 19.-At the treasury
department attention is called to the
fact that today's receipts from customs
We're 1851, 423 which Is considerably in ex-
cess of amy previous day since the new
tariff act went into effect. AS compared
with the same day last year this is an
increase OF sS1S,300 or about IS per
cent. ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20
REVIVAL AT TROY
Evangelist Morrill, Doing Good Work-Large
Crowds Attend the Services.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Troy Oct. 19.-Evangelist ]. L. Nor
rill is conducting a revival in the Metho-
dist Protestant church. He is preaching
some powerful sermons. The people
flock through the rain to hear him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20

Fresh bread and candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1870 to
1925 Sd avenue. jes-H
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-20

What modest wo-
nan does not shrink
rom the examine
ions and local treat
nent upon which
physicians insist
W b e n treating
weakness IN d
=, disease of the or
gans distinctly
feminine For
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
A PENNSYLVANIA legislative COM

A PENNSYLVANIA legislative COM
mittee now investigating the condi-
tion OF the coal miners Of that state,
are making some discoveries which
will open the eyes Of consumers of
hard coal who have been fattening
the coal trust during the winter just
past. In the Pittsburg mining dis
trict the situation is simply shock
Ing. 1t was developed that the
miners worked three days o week
last winter for 35 and SO cents q day.
But this pay was too princely. SO the
operators cheated by the use Of
false weights. The men who thus
cheat their employees and charge
them fabulous prices for the shan
ties in which they dwell, receive IS
per cent tariff to protect their men
against the"pauper labor Of Europe" d"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
IT is said that the republican ;oin

IT is said that the republican joint
committee on congressional appor.
sionment at Springfield has agreed
upon q rough sketch Of the proposed
gerrymander, which it is expected
will give the republicans 10 Of the Is
districts outside OF Cook county. 1t
Is proposed to change the Rock ISL
and district back to its old form
when IL was known as the Eleventh.
with the exception OF substituting
Adams for Schuyler county. It is
contemplated putting Henry and
Whiteside counties, which are now
associated with Rock Island, with
Lee, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall aud
Woodford. Kuox and Stark are
classed with Peoria, Fulton and
Schuyler counties. We hardly imag.
Inc Congressman Prince will view
the .slate" with favor. as he would
probably have a hard fight to secure
. denomination, with the chances OF
reelection extremely doubtful.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
HUMPHREYS LIBEL BILL IN FAVOR.
Illinois Senate Orders 1t to Second Read.
ing-Other legislative Doings.

Illinois Senate Orders 1t to Second Read.
ing-Other Legislative Doings.
Springfield, April 29.-The senate or
dered Humphreys libel bill to second
reading yesterday-23 to 13. The Chi
cago real estate board revenue bill was
discussed. Littler opposing. amended
slightly and sent to third reading. Bills
were passed: To prevent fusion by
prohibiting the placing of a persons
name on ballot under more than one
party appellation passed prohibiting the
employment of children under IA years
Of age in mercantile or manufacturing
establishments; providing that property
shall be assessed at one-fifth Of it's fair
cash value; Cor the creation Of a state
board Of pardons; appropriating $685.
600 for the completion of buildings and
maintenance of the incurable insane
asylum at Peoria; $50, 900 for extraordin-
ary repairs and protection of the Illi-
nois-Michigan canal: s50.000 for par
ticipation in the exposition at Omaha;
100000 annually for the improvement
and ordinary expenses of the University
of Illinois at Champaign: $55,OOO for
the maintenance Of the Soldiers
Widows home at Wilmington; provid-
ing that the head of a family shall be
allowed IS per week which shall be ex-
empt from garnishment.
In the house an attempt to recon-
slider the passage Of the bill repeating
the law authorizing the loan Of public
funds by their custodians was de-
feated. The antitrust bill was ad-
vanced to third reading. The report of
the committee on the Kirby-English
contest in favor Of Kirby was adopted,
the speaker counting a quorum. Bills
were passed: Providing that aldermen
of cities of over $50 900 inhabitants shall
receive a salary of $500 per annum
and that village trustees shall receive
$1.50 per meeting-one meeting a month;
repeating the present flag law, and pro-
viding that flags shall be fioated above
state and county buildings on national
holidays and such other days as the
trustees or custodians of buildings
designate, and from school buildings
upon days decided upon by the directors
or board Of education.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
House Furnishing.

This is the most interesting de-
partment at this season of the year.
Your pantry needs replenishing and
We have everything suitable to fill
your wants in that line-tinware,
wooden ware. granite iron ware; also
for house cleaning, Heath & Milligan
celebrated house paints, floor paints.
wall paints and wood stains at lowest
prices. We also carry full line of
step ladders. wall paper cleaners,
brushes. carpet beaters, chair seats,
tacks and hammers, fl l)or oil cloth,
door mats, baby carriages and win
dow curtains at lowest possible
prices.