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The age-herald., 1897-11-20
PEOPLE IN EARNEST.
The Citizens of Danville Aroused Over the Pro-
 posed Railroad.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Decatur, Nov. 19.-The people of Dan vile and vicinity are in earnest over their new railroad project. There will be .an immense gathering ten miles from Danville Saturday week. They will have an old-fashioned picnic and barbs- cue. Speakers will be imported from abroad to address the assembled multi tude.
 There will also be done some practical railroad building. They will have min CTS and prospectors and iron workers there. The miners will dig the coal and iron out of the ground, and the iron workers will smelt the ore in the pres ence of the assembled people.
 Never before were people so aroused over an industrial move.
 Scores of men have voluntarily come forward and offered to donate land for right of way. One man who owns two fine farms has offered deed to one tenth of his entire holdings.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
Order of Publication.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 No 2G76. R. M. Watkins ct al., vs. R. J. Fowler, as
 EXecutor, ct al
 In Chancery, At Birmingham, Alabama, Fifth District.
 Northwestern Chancery Division
 of Alabama.
 In this cause it being made to appear to the court by affidavit of Alexander T. Lon don solicitor and agent of compliments, that the defendants, M J. O'Brien and Nat allie T. O'Brien, are non-residents of in the state of Tennessee. and further that, in the belief of said affant, the defendants are of the age of 21 years, it is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made in The Age-Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring them, the said M. J. OBrien and Natalie T. O'Brien, to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 24th day of November, 1897 or in thirty days thereaf- ter decree pro confesso may be taken against them.
 Done this the 22d day of October 1897.
 THOMAS COBBS, Chancellor. 9-23-oaw-4t.
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NOVELTIES OF FASHION.

A delightful party gown is of maize satin with deep fiounce of lace on either side of the skirt, kept in place by an em- broidery of diamonds. c-ystsls an1 silver, the draped bodice otherwise embroidered and having little revers of apricot velvet edged with mink.
 Buttons and buckles continue in power and are of oxydized silver and colored enamel. Wedgewood buttons set in steel rims are also becoming popular.
 A stunning little blouse coat, which would take courage to wear, however, is an orange color velvet, with short upper jacket and sleeves of caracul fur and jetted belt.
 There is not much indication that wo- men will continue to patronize the ac- cord on-plaitad skirt. Us popularity her aided Its death
 Dark-blue serge gowns, With a touch of plaid at the neck and waist, are much worn and are very smart in appearance. Toques are worn with these gowns more than hats.
 A beautiful driving coat in reseda cloth has a big collar and ievers of old lace over white bordered with sable and is drawn in at the waist by a smart belt.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
HUNTSVILLE ITEMS.
Congressional Race Promises to Be Lively
 Cotton Thieves at Work.

Spe c.al to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Nov. 19-So far as the candidates are concerned, the Eighth district congressional campaign has all ready opened and the indications are that before the finish it will be very lively. For the dsmocratic nomin ation the same candidates as last year will contest-General Jos:ph Wheeler and Judge William Richardson. The repub- hcan candidates have not appeared, but it is thought F. J. Fitzpatrick, of Bridge port, will be in the race. o. R. Hund- ley, the hast republican candidate, will probably not enter.
 The contest b;tween Judge Richard son and General Wheeler will be lively General Wheeler announced his candi- dacy in an interview last week, and stated that he was almost sure of win- ming. Judge Richardson has allowed it to be understood all along that he is in the race, and that he counts on elec- ton. He has already listed Colbert county, which was uncomfortably close last year, many of the voters of that county being dissatisfied with the way General Wheeler has treated them.
 Many land owners in the eastern part of Madison county are being cheated ut-of profits by a gang of shrewd, but unprincipled men who are purchasing cotton in small lots from the negroes of the neghborhood. The negroes who patronize them have made crops on rented lands on thel agreement to share with the owner, but as things now are the land owner is beaten because he does not know how large crop his ten- ant has produced. Merchants in this city also lose by the deal It is charged that the men offer negroes inducements to steal cotton by promising to clear them if they are arrested.
 Thomas Green, prominent furniture dsaler of Gadsden, died at a sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich, yesterday morn ing, aged 46 years. The deceased leaves wife and several children. Green was for many years a resident of Huntsville and has many relatives here. His body will be inferred here Saturday.
 Yesterday afternoon . in the circuit court, William H. Hundley, of Green brier, Ala. was admitted to the bar. His examination was passed very credi- tabIy.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
Great through Car route between the


 There is no better location in the United States for. Eastern and Northern emigrants than the line of this popular railway. Tho productions of Georgia and Alabama cannot be duplicated by any other section of country in the world. Come and see. The through vestibuled limited between New York ana New Orleans is via the Att lanta and New Orleans Short Line, the most attrartly route to travel in the South. It passes through rich country, teeming with attractive and prosperous towns and villages all the way from Atlanta to Mont gonery. For rates of fare or other infor- mation write or call on :, GEO. P. ALLEN, T. P. A.
 Atlanta, Ga. E. B. EVANS, Cont. Frt. Agent,
 New Orleans. W. TAYLOR. Gen. Agent,
 Montgomery, Ala. E. E. KIRBY, c. T. A.,
 12 Kimball House. GEO. c. SMITH,
 President and General Manager.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
REWARD OFFERED.
Large Amount For the Apprehension of Wade
 ChiIdree's Murderer.
Special to The Age-Herald:

Special to The Age Herald:
 Montgomery Nov. 19.-About two weeks ago Wade Childrae, one of slie best citizens of Covington, gentleman of high character and respected by all the good people, was assassinated about 8 D. m. while sitting in his own room and reading the bible.
 He Is not supposed to have had an
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
A PROCLAMATION
By the Governor.

Upon the recommendation of the state board of health, all quarantine restric- tions and regulations heretofore estab- lished and put into operation by au- thority of the statutes in such cases made and provided, are hereby annulled and set aside, to take effect at 12 M. Saturday, November 20, 1S97 In testimony whereof, I have hereun- to set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed at the capitsl in the city of Montgomery, cry, on
 JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON,
 Governor. (SEAL.)
 By the Governor,
 J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

enemy and no cause can be assigned for his murder. The solicitor has made dil- gent efforts to ascertain the assassin and failed. The family have offered re- ward of $250, and today the governor ordered a like reward to be paid by the state for the arrest and conviction of the ass3 ssin
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

To accommodate the pay day travel
 the Birmingham Railway and Electric company will have a double service on the Ensley Division Saturday. There will be four cars, every twenty-five minutes instead of two, as heretofore. It is ex- pected that large crowds from Ensley, Pratt City and Wylam will visit the city Saturday. 11-19-2t sl.a
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
Accounts Correct.
The Age-Herald.

SpFCIdI ABt-1tcTUIu.
 Montgomery, Nov. 19.-Exam,ner Eos ter has made a rsport on the sheriff s office in Cherokee county. He finds the present sheriff's accounts correct and but little complaint to make.
 Ex-Sheriff R. s. Dickson is charg with some solicitors fees which he col lelcted and failed to pay over to the c1efsl<
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
BIMETALLIC CLUB.
Organization Perfected at Bessemer Last Night
 Electric Light Complication.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-HeraFd.
 Bessemer, Nov. 19.-The Bimetallic club met tonight in the city hall. Quite a number of additions in m m'bership were made and the organization of the club was perfected. The officers are: T. J. Carnweil, presidsnt; W. s. Winters,
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

The office of the Blue Dray Line, at Gadsden, was entered and robbed one day last week. About $20 was stolen. Jack Vinson. negro, has b;en arrested and evidence points strongly towards his guilt.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

Can I call SundayP Yes, and be sure to bring a package of that pure candy which George makes every day.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

Telephone E. H. Hickman for your nice Tennessee dress ed turkeys and Norfolk oys- ters today. Telephone 1l27. Prompt delivery. D
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

A man named Tillery hired a horse and buggy from an Athens livery stable and drove the horse so hard that it is now useless. Tillery was placed in jail for cruelty to animols.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
NEWS OF THE STATE.

The Mobile Herald has reached It's fourth birthday.
 The Anniston Pipe Works is being rapidly replaced
 J. B. Gibson died day before yester- day at Riverside.
 The Barbour county grand jury re turned thdrty-two true bills.
 James w. Langley died suddenly of apoplexy at Mobile Thursday.
 The Eufaula city council refused to re- duce the circus license from $S5 to $50.
 The Gadsden Pipe works will increase the capacity of its plant 33 per cent.
 A negro Baptist preacher was arrested at Attaila for being drunk and disorder ly.
 VIII Clark, white man, has been sem fenced for life at Sheffield, for rape on a negro girl.
 Miss Carrie Brown, who was severely burned one day last week, at Troy, disd Thursday.
 Henry Slaton, negro, was struck and killed by a passenger train near Troy Wednesday.
 The store of Griffin & Carlisle, at Brundidge, was entered and robbed by burglars night before last.
 The session of the Alabama Baptist convention has been called to meet at East Lake, December 15
 The Alabama conference of the Mztho- dist Episcopal church will convene at Union Springs December 15
 Nick Moragne, a colored youth, was bound ovsr in the sum of $500 at Gads- den for passing counterfeit money.
 A man named Shiver is said to have been shot down by a man named Jack son near Manns mills, on the line be- tWsen Coffee and Dale counties
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

Just received at Georges a fresh supply of Allegrette's famous chocolate creams.
The age-herald., 1897-11-20
THE cHA1NLEss BICYCLE.

exhibited May &
 
 
  that accum lates in the cha mach hines.
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VIII 0uT Customers Be PlgaSed'

 sell  attained If anything please will 1t
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

ATLANTA AND WEST POINT RAIL- ROAD AND WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA, ,,I BETWEEN sE1,y AT
 SELMA IN THE
The age-herald., 1897-11-20

A man named Shiver is said to have been shot down by a man named Jack son near Manns mills, on the line be- twsen Coffee and Dale counties.
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20

surgenJs nad not been recognized by
the United States government they
were neither people nora body poll
tic as defined by section 5293, under
which the libel was drawn. This was
sustained by Judge Locke, and the dis
trict attorney was given 10 days in
which to file an amended libel. The
point was one that had never been
raised before
Should Judge Locke's decision be
sustained by the court of last resort, it
would appear that every inhibition in
the act against fitting out hostile expe-
ditions of every character against for
eign state with whom the United States
are at peace, becomes of no effect. The
question decided by Judge Locke,
therefore, is of the highest Importance,
as, if it is sustained, every act restrain
ing the fitting out of expeditions to aid
the Cuban insurgents in their struggle
against Spanish authority becomes in
lucrative
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
PLACEDATORPEDO
The Spanish Gunboat RelampagO
Sunk by the Cuban In
SergentS.
Commander and Others Killed.
Nearly All the Crew 81
Wounded.
Decision in the Three Friends
Case Of Great Value to
Insurgents.

HAVANA, Jan. 30. - The gunboats
Centinela and Relampago left Manzan-
lilo on the night of Jan. 16 with the
object of going up the river Cauto to
Fort Guamo, in compliance with the
orders Of General Bosch At 10 O'Clock
on the morning of Jan. II both gum
boats were near Mango Landing when
an explosion of a torpedo, which had
been well placed IN the river, sank the
Relampago. Those of the crew who
survived swan toward shore, but were
fred on from the banks. At this criti-
cal moment boat was launched from
the Centinela and nearly all of the
crew still in the water were rescued.
In view of the instructions and the
fact that the commander of the
Centinela and nearly all of the crews Of
both gunboats had been seriously
wounded, the expedition had to return
to Manzanillc. Six of the officers and
crew of the Relampago were killed out
right and all the rest received wounds
of more or less severity. On the gum
boat Centinela the commander, Senior
Puerta, was seriously wounded and one
of the crew was killed.
When the gunboat struck the tor.
pedO there was no time to lower boat,
and almost before the extent of the dis
aster could be realized, the vessel went
down.
Those on board Of her who were not
injured jumped into the water and
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20

made their way the best way they
could in the direction of the Centinela,
aboard of which the greatest excite
ment prevailed.
I AS soon as it was seen that that the
Relampago was sinking, the Centinela' s
boats were ordered away to assist in
the rescue of the crew of the former.
The rebels appeared to be in strong
force along the banks of the river, and
when they saw the Spaniards in the
water, they directed heavy rifle fire
upon them. The Centinela opened fire
upon the rebels, but as they could not
be seen, and their positions could only
be discovered by the smoke from their
guns, it was not believed that serious
losses were inflicted upon them.
When the Centinela's boats at
tempted to rescue the men struggling
in the water, the rebels fired upon
them, but the Spaniards bravely per-
sisted in their work of rescue, until all
the men had been taken from the
water.
Nearly every survivor of the Relam-
pago's crew was wounded, and there
were only few of the men belonging
to the Centinela who had not been hit
by the rebel bullets. The commander
of the Centinels was so seriously
wounded that doubts are entertained of
his recovery.
The condition of the survivors was
such that it was impossible for the Gem
tinela to proceed to Guiana and she
therefore returned to Manzanillo,
where the news of the disaster caused
intense excitement.
The official report of the affair states
that the commander, second engineer
and three sailors of the Relampago were
killed and her boatswain, quarter
master, chief engineer, pilot and four
sailors were wounded.
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The senate has passed the army ap-
preparation bill.
Secretary Francis has finally been
confirmed by the senate.
The Nicaragua canal bill is under de-
bate in the senate this week.
Senator Pettigrew will oppose the
bill for an international monetary con-
ference.
American seamen have asked the
senate to pass resolutions protecting
them in foreign ports.
The Republican members of the
ways and means committee have begun
their work of framing the tariff bill.
The Grout bill to allow states to reg
ulate the sale of imitation dairy prod
ucts within their own borders, has
passed the house.
William s. Eames of St. Louis has
been appointed architect of the new
United States penitentiary to be built
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
The senate committee on judiciary
has reported favorably the bill intro
duced by Senator Hill, fixing the term
of postmasters at four years.
The Western Seamen's society ''has
it in for" Senators Frye and Hale for
proposing, as they claim, the restora-
tion of fogging in the merchant ma
rine. Senator Frye denies that such
construction can be placed on the bill
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
RAILROAD NEWS.

B. F. Aver has been elected president
of the Western Railroad association.
Simon Borg & Co of New York have
bought the Chattanooga, Rome and
Columbus road for $300,00
John NJ Roach, once conductor on
the West Side street car system of Chi
cago. has been appointed general man.
ager of that system.
Eastbound shipments last week were
67, 13O tons, against 71,607 for the pre-
ceding week, and 77,011 for the corre-
spending week of last year.
1t is said the Joint Traffic association
has decided to reduce the freight rate
on grain between Chicago and New
York from 20 to 10 cents per 100 pounds.
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

The bubonic plague threatens to inr
wade Europe.
Tolstoi's disciples are being perse-
cuted in Russia
Grave rumOrs are again In circulation
regarding the czar's health.
A syndicate of German firms have
contracted to equip Japan for war.
Earl Kimberly has been elected to
succeed Rosebery as leader. of the Eng
lish Liberals
Count Maravieff, the present envoy
of Russia to Denmark, has been ap-
pointed minister of foreign affairs
1t is stated that the Salisbury gov
ernment may be defeated in parliament
on Irish and educational questions.
The clergy in Ecuador are trying to
start general uprising, because they
are dissatisfied with General Eloy AL.
faro for president.
The election of Hugh John Macdon-
aid as member of the Dominion house
of commons for Winnipeg has been de-
clared void on admissions made by his
election agents.
The lord mayor of London, George
Faudel Philips, presided at large
meeting at the Mansion House called to
promote the work of aiding the famine
sufferers in India.
The London Chronicle says that it is
authorized to announce that it has been
determined to annex the Benin king
dom and depose the king on ccount of
the massacre of the British expedition.
Reports from Washington that John
Charlton, M. P, and Edward Farrar
are negotiating with Chairman Dingley
and other members of the ways and
means committee for reciprocity
treaty on behalf of the Dominion gov
ernment are officially denied at Ottawa
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20

mander. describes the situation of his
army, which, he says, needs only rifles
and cartridges to defeat Weyler and
end the war.
1t is affirmed in Havana legal circles
that Fiscal Judge Joaquin Vidal and
Magistrate Ricardo Maya, of the tri-
bunal which tried Julio Sangully and
Luis Someillan, will be promoted.
Representative Spencer of Mississippi
has introduced the following bill:
"The secretary of state is hereby au-
thorized to offer to Spain sum of
money not to exceed $500, 900, 900 for
the purchase of the island of Cuba"
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
MERELY A FORMALITY.

Colorado Legislature Voted Almost IMAM
imOusly For Teller.
DENVER, Jan. 20.-The Hon. Henry
M. Teller was reelected United States
senator by the almost unanimous vote
of the Colorado legislature. All the
members classed as Populists, Demo-
Gratis, silver Republicans and National
siNerites voted solidly for him. Sena-
tor Carney, Populist. who had been
chosen by lot for the honor, made the
principal nominating speech in the SEN
ate, and to Hon. William 0. Jenkins,
Democrat, was accorded the same priv
ilege in the house, because he repre-
sents Gilpin county, where Senator
Teller resides.
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
CUBAN WAR NEWS.

The Spaniards shot 96 Cuban prison
ers last week.
A company is being formed at She
boygan, Wis, to aid Cuba.
Senator Sherman is quoted as saying
that Mckinley will continue Cleve-
lands Cuban policy.
The Cubans have sunk Spanish
gunboat with torpedo, killing and
wounding large number of officers
and men.
General Rivera. the Cuban COM
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
France Wants a Treaty Now.

LONDON, Jan. 2O.-The Standard
Vienna correspondent says: An in
spired Paris correspondent of The Po-
litische Correspondent learns that
France is meditating the negotiation Of
a treaty of arbitration with the United
States similar to the Anglo-American
treaty. Such treaty would be very
welcome in France, and the prospects
for its conclusion are in no way un-
favorable
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
Platt received MaiorIties.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 20. The vote
for United States senator in the state
senate resulted as follows: Thomes G.
Platt S5, D. B. Hill II, and Henry
George 2. Senators Guy and Coffee
voted for Mr. George. The vote in the
assembly was: Platt 112, Hill 81,
Henry George .. Messrs. Cain and
Zurn of Kings county voted for the
last named
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

1t was the late Secretary Gresham
that began the correspondence leading
to the arbitration treaty.
The Countess Castellane, formerly
Miss Anna Gould, has given birth to a
son. Mother and child are doing well.
Alexander Graham Bell of Washing
ton, inventor of the telephone, has re-
nounced allegiance to the queen of
England. and become citizen of this
cOuntrY
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
HIT IN THE LEAD
Indications Said to Point to His
Selection For Senator From
Illinois.
Most of the Politicians Ready to
Get on the Band Wagon
When They See 1t.
Teller Elected in Colorado, Vest
in Missouri, and Platt in
New York.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 20.-Weary,
careworn and red eyed were the poll
ticians who made up the excited throng
in the lobbies. Many had been up all
night, scheming and hustling in the
senatorial fight. Few had taken more
than few hours sleep. None of the
candidates have yet withdrawn. Some
are considering the move, however,
and are only waiting for the moment
when they can get into the camp of the
victor. If current gossip could be &C.
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cepted the whole question will be set
tied very soon It is claimed by some
that the victorious tide is toward Con-
gresham Hit The managers of sew
eral of the less pretensious candidates
have admitted that they have been dis
cussing the advisability of going over
with their forces to Hit.
Eulogized Altgeld.
Long before the hour set for the
meeting of the joint assembly, the gal
leries were packed with visitors who
had come to hear the nominating
speeches The first to take the floor
was Representative O'Donnen of
Bloomington. He placed in nomina-
tion for United States senator, in be-
half of the Democratic members, ex-
Governor John P Altgeld. O'Donnell
was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, but the concluding sentence of
his speech brought forth cheer from
both sides of the house and the gallery
as we'll He had been reiterating the
the virtues of the ex-governor, and in
conclusion said :
''If the motives Of men be known in
heaven, then the angels speak his name
in sweetest accents. y
Representative Blood, one of the
Populist members, seconded the name
of Altgeld.
A number of other addresses were
made in praise of Governor Altgeld.
The Republicans refrained from speech
making, and also refrained from vot-
ing, except that one vote was cast for
each of the Republican candidates.
Governor Altgeld received the full
Democratic vote. No quorum having
voted each house adjourned for the
day.
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
Vest Was Elected.

JEFFERSON Cry, No., Jan. 20.-The
formal ballot was taken in the legisla-
ture which resulted in the reelection
of Senator George G. Vest to the
United States senate Vest received
l04 votes, to 4S for Kerens, and for
Jones. Populist
Morris tribune., 1897-01-20
Christepseu Gets Three NTonths.

Boston, Jan. 20.-Carl B. Christen.
sen, who was formerly professor at
Waterloo college, Waterloo, Ia, was
sentenced to three months in the house
of correction for stealing books from
the Boston public library.