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The age-herald., 1898-11-11
CIRCUIT COURT OF
 UNITED STATES
Convenes at Montgomery With Judge Bruce on the Bench.
GRAND JURY EMPANEL ED
Number of Reforms Being Introduced in District Attorneys Office e- Four
 Convictions Yesterday Governor on Deer Hunt.

Montgomery, November 10.-(SpecaL)- Judge Bruce opened the United States cir- cult court this morning at o'clock. The government building was crowded with wit- nesses, black and white.
 Caces of illicit distilling against Allen Stephens and against Abner Taylor have been disposed of on their plea of guilty
 The case against W. B. Hepthali, charged with illicit distilling, is now on trial.
 The following grand jury was empaneied in the United States district court here to- day:
 John D. Jones of Fillmore, foreman; Chas. Marshall, R. M Parker, Henry Patterson, J. T. Watson, Robert Williams, A. D. Ev- ans, l.. G. Jackson, A. J. Dozer, Robert N. West, S. B. Davis, William Crawford, D. R. Meadows, D. N. Cason, 8. A. Lovejoy and John B. Tatum.
 Judge Bruce, in giving his charge to the grand jury, compiimented the administra- ton of the United States attorneys offices in the Northern and Middle districts for efficiency and especially upon the material reduction of expenses.
 Reforms Introduced number of reforms are being introduced by the United States attorneys office in the administration of that department in this district. Grand jury cases indicted at the term will be called for trial' during the same term, thus saving the government enormous expenditures in bringing wit nesses here for five or six terms of court, distance of hundred miles or more, be- fore the cases could be reached for trial, as has heretofore been the custom. A system of blaekboards are in use whereby defendants and witnesses may get a great deal of information without con- stantly troubling the officers. This facili- tates the smooth working of the court, which is catching up quickly, having dis posed of Tuesdays call this morning and Wednesdays call will be taken up and fin- ished this afternoon. There were four con- victions today and the jury is now out On the case of the United States vs Hepmuth for illicit distilling.
 An Audacio Thief
 A bold burglary was attempted on South Hull street yesterday. A negro entered the residence of Gen. John w. A. Sanford during his absence, and while Mrs. Sanford was in an adjoining room. Hearing a noise Mrs. Sanford went into the room and surprised the negro, who was busily en- gagged at the time in going through her dressing case. He did not observe her till she spoke, absorbed was he in what he was doing. She gave the alarm and the negro went out the door and started for the front gate. but seeing some one on the out side fled down along the yard fence on the inside, jumping into neighbours yard and escaping. Every effort mas made to appre- hend the negro but without avail Nothing has been missed from the residence. Governor Deer Hunting Governor Johnston has gone to Wash- inton county in company with a party of friends on a deer hunt His excellency will be absent from the executive office two or three days recuperating.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
THE SIMPLEST CURE FOR INDI-
 GESTION
As Well As the safest and Cheapest.

As Well As the Safest and Cheapest.
 The new medical discovery, Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets, digest the food instead of making the worn out stomach do all the work. give it a much needed rest, and a cure of dyspepsia is the natural result.
 You get nourishment and rest at the same time because these Tablets will thor oughly digest all wholesome food taken into the stomach whether the stomach works or not. A cure is certain to result because the digestive organs are given a chance to rest and recover their natural vigor and tone. The Tablets are then no longer required.
 To show the manner in which the remedy acts on different people and how quickly and effectually it cures stomach troubles we present few recent cases.
 MT. J. o. Wondly, of Peoria, Ills, writes I was unable to eat anything but the plain est food and even that often distressed me. but since using one box of Stuart's Dyspep- sia Tablets I can eat anything and every thing want.
 Mrs. Samuel Kepple, of Girty, Pa, writes: I have been entirely relieved of my stomach troubles by your Tablets. I suffered three years with sour stomach and gas at night. I am thankful for them.
 Mrs. A. B. Bowen, Barnard, Vt., writes: I think stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the best thing for dyspepsia I ever took. will recommend them to anyone troubled as bad as was.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will not dis appoint, because they cure dyspepsia surely and lastingly by causing the food to be properly assimiiated. and cure copsripafion by producing she proper Quantity of til<o Sold by all druggists at 50 cents per pack age. Send for free book on stomach dis- eases to Stuart Co.,, Marshall. Mich.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
Tomlinson and Cory
From the Mobile News.

From the Mobile News.
 It will not be long before the governor will announce his appointments for railroad commissioners. In the meanwhile the news papers are entertaining their readers with forecasts more or less reliable. Birming- ham gentleman, who had been told in Montgomery, told Ledger representative that he could name the commissioners to be- Told to proceed, he said; well, I think I am perfectly safe in saying that they will be John w. Tomlinson and Chap pell Cory. Birmingham will be right in it if that be true. Both gentlemen being from there." We do not believe that the gentle man risked his reputation for sound judg- ment fin naming Tomlinson and Cory, unless the latter as private secretary is almost in- dispenable to Governor Johnston. Neither may be chosen, but under the circum- stances we do not see how better guess than that of the Birmingham gentleman could be made.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
BEEsoN WON OUT.
Contested the Election of Lovejoy as Pro.
 bate Judge of Etowah.

Gadsden, November, 10.-(Special) )-One of the most interesting election contests for office in Alabama has been on trial in the circuit court of Etowah county before Judge Bilbro in this city. in which w. B. Beeson, a populist, contested the election of J. H. Lovejoy. democrat. to the office of probate judge of said county, upon the ground that the election of last August in the Gadsden precinct was not held at the place, the court house. provided for in the statute. The statute governing the case reads as follows:
 ''The court house is the place of holding elections in the precinct in which 1t is situ- ated, and elections must be held at such places in other districts as may from time to time be designated by the court of coun- ty commissioners"
 The August election in Etowah county gave Lovejoy eS majority over Beeson, with the Gadsden beat counted In. Beeson at
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
"BEFoRE BABY IS BORN." A Valuable Little Book of Interest
 to All Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel ings of joy indescribable to the one great event in her life, com pared with which all others pale into in- significance. How proud she will feel when her babe nestles on her breast how sweet the name of "Motherp And yet, her anticipation of this event is clouded with dread of the pain and dan- ger of the ordeal, so that 1t is irnpossi- ble to avoid the feeling of foreboding which creeps over her. The danger and suffering attendant upon being mother can be entirely prevented, so that the coming of the little stranger need not be looked forward to with fear. Every woman who reads this, can obtain free . valuable little book entitled "Be- fore Baby is Born" i" by sending her ad- dress to the Brndfield Regulator Co.,, Atlanta, Ga. This book contains price- less information for all women, and no one should fail to send for it.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11

my patients the exact cost of cure for Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, etc., including medicines. This sum they can pay in easy installments as the cure IS being effected.
 wish to call special attention to my treatment of Emissions, Sexual Weakness. etc. The young and middle aged are perm anently cured; the old are invariably benefited.
 While consider my word as good as my bond you may not know me personally; therefore refer you with permission to the First National Bank, the Alabama National Bank, Steiner Bros. Bankers, the Jefferson County Savings Bank, the editor of this paper (The Age-Heraid), all of Birming- ham, Ala, as to the responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients by mall treatment. Call at my offices, or write me for book and question lists. Very truly.
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once filed his contest through his attor- neys Denson 6 Tanner, or Birmingham, on the ground that the votes cast at the box in the Cadsden beat were illegal because the election was not held in the court house, The petition showed that if the vote of the beat were not counted, the vote of Loyejoy would be less than that of Beeson by about 300 votes, thereby giving the office to Beeson. Judge Bilbro rendered decis- ion in Beeson's favor, sustaining his con- test,
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
Receiver Appointed

Cleveland, O., November 10-W. J. Hart was today appointed receiver of the Enter prise Manufacturing company of Akron. Bond was required in the sum of S100 900. The appointment was made on the appli- cation of the Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills company and T. A. Roller, creditors of the companY.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
Merchandil e Dealcr Assigns

Chicago, November 10.-J. H. Tedens 6 Co.,, general merchandise dealers, at La- mont, Ill.,, assigned today to Frank Welsh Assests, sl00.0O0 liabilities, about $70,000. Business depression following the comple- ton of the drainage canal and the conse- quent moving away of hundrsds of work men is given as the cause.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GENlTO URINARY DISEASES. 26 YEARS IN PRACTICE. V A ii YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM. z q
w. J. PEARCE, Manager.
I honestly believe

I honestly believe that I have a greater experience in the treatment of private troubles than any physician in the south. Hav- ing in the past 12 years successfully cured thousands, having the very worst forms. which had not been bene- fited elsewhere.
 T invariably tell
The age-herald., 1898-11-11

F. Y. Isgr!gg left yesterday for Decatur and Huntsville, where he will be gone for q month or two.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
PERSONAL.

Miller Dismukes of Nashville is in the city.
 J. E. Lockwood, the general passenger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, was in the city yes- terday.
 F. Y. Isgr!gg left yesterday for Decatur and Huntsville, where he will be gone for a month or two.
 A telegram was received last night by The Age-Herald from Adjutant Darby of the Fifth United States volunteers, more popu- larly known as the Fifth Immunes," stat ing that he would pass through Brming- ham tonight at 10 o'clock on his way to Mississippi, and that he will be glad to give any of the people in Birmingham news of regiment at Santiago. He will arrive on 1 the Southern from Atlanta at 10 o'clock and will be in Birmingham only a short while.
 President Samuel Ullman of the board of education left yesterday on a business trip to Mississippi and Louisiana The news has just been received from Florence, Ala, that Major w. J. Kerna- chan. formerly the regimental surgeon of the First Alabama, has been retained in the service by the war department and pro-
 noted to the position of brigade surgeon. He has been sick at his home in Florence for some time past, but just as soon as his health will permit he will report for duty to General Wheeler, probably at Hunts | vile, and there he will be assigned to his | command. Dr. Kernachan made a good record while he was in the service with the l First Alabama, and his friends say that 1t I was on account of this good record that he received his new appointment.  George B. Kelly. constructing engineer of | the Canton. Aberdeen and Nashville rail- | road, is in the city on a visit to his father, George c. Kelly.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11
STARR PIANO, STYLE F.

The Judson Institute Marion Aa after examining and testing purchased twenty of the above make style Why profit knowledge experience ability and reliable much esteemed Institution The Starr manufactured by the Jesse French Piano and its warerooms Birmingham, POPS 2030 Second Avenue
The age-herald., 1898-11-11

J. E. Lockwood, the general passenger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, was in the city yes- terday.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11

Miller Dismukes of Nashville is in the city.
The age-herald., 1898-11-11

President Samuel Ullman of the board of education left yesterday on business trip to Mississippi and Louisiana.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Two Sides of the Bird Question.


That there are two sides even to such
a question as the protection of birds
from slaughter for millinery purposes is
shown by the strong protest of New
York against the bill on this subject re-
Gently passed by the United States SEN
ate at the suggestion of Senator Hoar.
The act. which is entitled a bill FOR
the protection of song BIRDS prohibits
the importation into the United States
of birds, feathers or parts OF birds Tor
ornamental purposes. 1t also prohibits
the TRANSFORMATION of birds, feathers or
narts of birds to be used for ornamental
nurnoses from anv State or Territory
of the United States to or through any
other State or Territory of the United
States. The manufacturers importers
and dealers interested in this trade claim
IN the resolutions which they have
adopted for presentation TO the House
of Representatives. before which the bill
is now pending. that millions of dollars
are invested annually in the Importation
of birds and parts of BIRDS for millinery
purposes, and that the passage of such
a measure would entail great hardship
and loss upon those merchants who
have already placed large orders abroad
for the coming Fall. 1t would, they fur
Their declare. deprive OF the means of
livelihood from 5000 to 10000 men. wom-
en- and girls in the city or New York who
| find employment in coloring, mounting
| and preparing the birds and feathers the
| Importation of which is prohibited by
the Hoar BILL
I They assert that the measure is sur1pt-
nary legislation, and interferes unjusti-
| eably with the freedom of interstate
| commerce They add that while indors-
| ing all efforts TO prevent the slaughter
; of native song birds. they protest against
/ the placing of all birds of every nation
| in the category of song birds. The Mil
] linery Trade Review for April, in COM
I menting on Senator Hoar's bill and the
| resolutions of the New York importers,
asserts that mot 10 per cent of the
| birds or parts of birds used in millinery
| are song birds or parts of song birds,
but 10 per cent are imported from China
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
To Congress-; Every hour of della y
makes for Spain. Act, act.
Military HOnors for Lee.

1t is reported that on the outbreak of
hostilities Gen Fitzhugh Lee will be
given command of the Virginia troops,
and that bill will be introduced in
Congress to confer upon him the rank
of major general Of volunteers. We
do not believe that single man can be
found in either House who would vote
against such a measure.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has deserved
wers his country, and it loves him
for his brave devotion to duty and its
honor. A recognition of his services,
such as is. proposed, would be fitting
act illustrative of the national unity
which. happily, now blesses the Aperi-
can nation. While Congress is about
il a similar compliment should be paid
to Lieut. Gen. Joe" Wheelsr who
should be also made a major general
and given command of the troops from
MS own and the other Gulf States.
Remember the Maine!
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
FAILED TO TURN HIM WHITE
Negro Sues Physician for Injuries
in an Alleged Experiment..

New York. April 15.-His desire to be-
come a white nab is the cause OF John
Barnes being the plaintiff in a suit for
$1,000 damages against DIR. Santa Crova,
of No 126 Prospect place, Brooklyn
Barnes resides at No g Prospect place.
Barnes alleges he. has suffered in physt-
cal health and mental anguish TO the
amount he asks for by reason of expert
ments DIR. Crova made IN an effort TO
change the color of his skin.
Barnes in his affidavit says that last
July DIR. Crova offered to pay him s. if
he would submit to certain baths which
would. the doctor is alleged 10 have said.
change his skin from black to white.
Barnes was only too happy to become a
white man. and he readily consented to
submit himself for the experiment. He
was told that in six weeks he would turn
white.
Barnes alleges that SO powerful were
the chemicals used that the zinc in the
bathtub was eaten away and became
useless for the purpose. The only results
of the baths was the turning of his finger
nails a deeper black than his skin and
sore spots all over his body. He is still
| a black man, and his general health has,
he alleges. been weakened and impaired.
| Several medical men have been retain
| cd to testify to Barnes mental and phys
| icaI condition as a result of the expert
|
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
me Canl>er of Long Peace

(FrOm the salt Lake lrlDuut.J
President Harper of the Chicago nj
yersity, speaking of the PROJECT of war.
said: Il believe that war with Spain
for a single year would retard the adj
vance of civilization toward higher level
fully twenty-five years.. But he added
that if the interests OF peace ana hu-
manity demand it, war should come. we
believe the last statement is contradlc-
ton of the first, and spoken TO Soothe
certain fiery students. We believe that
if the men in charge of the affairs of
all felt as does President Harper, the
noint would never be reached when they
would think that the interests of peace
and humanity demanded that civilization
should be put hack twenty-five years.
We should like to hear the learned pro-
fessor explain how the wheels of CIVIL
zation could be rolled back by strug-
ole in the interests of peace and humani-
~ But the first statement has no foun-
da+iop in fact The truth is that the
o;yiIizaion of the United States at this
tine is retrogradinD swiftly that the
shock of a war or some other great
shock is needed. Does any any one
doubt this? Let such a one name the
conditions which would be apparent If
such was true. Would they not be as
follows?
ignorance and crime.
I0 A mighty increase in crimes.
ca A mighty increase in lunatics. in
paupers. in suicides, in divorces and in
prostitution.
Are those not the present condition.
According to the Chicago Tribune, homi-
cides have increased 500 per cent. in the
past seven years. and the records OF
States and courts show the same relative
increase in the other sinister evils named
above. Does Prof. Harper think that
a sharp war that would appeal to the
patriotism of the nation, would add to
the present decentralization? We think a
war would, so to speak, re-Americanize
the American people, restore the falnt-
| ing patriotism of men and women; turn
| the attention of men away from thoughts
| that now are debasing them and clear
the moral atmosphere as the air Is clear
| ed by a hurricane 1t might. too, begin
| the redemption of old Spain; 1t might be
\ for that country what the war against
| Macmillan was ffor sMexico. Did we not
| emerge from the Civil war-the most
! dangerous of all wars-with manhood
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
To the senate; Vote. vote.
NEWS FROM SAN JUAN.
The Porto Rirnns Are Weary of the
Rule of Spain.

New York. April 1.-THE people OF Por-
IN Rico are awaiting the outcome of the
nreseut strained relations between TINS
country and Spain with the utmost anx-
iety. They do not want war. as X
would interfere with their trade, which
is now in a prosperous condition. BUT
should war come there are many Porto
Ricans who will take up arms for this
country if they find any chance 10 do So
This. in brief. was the news brought here
Yesterday by the British steamer Sylvia
which LETT San Juan. Porto Rico, on April
:. The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Al
mirante Oauendo were lying in the har-
Dor of San Juan when tina Sylvia steam
ed away. Capt. Clark, of the Sylvia, said
| the work of coaling. watering apd pro
visioning the two cruisers had ceased on
the morning of the eth, II being the day
| before Good Friday, and a religious holi-
| day The destination Of the cruisers. he
| said had been kept secret. but it was
! generally understood that they would
| steam to the eastward to join the Span
| ish torpedo 1otilla-
| Residents in San Juan were afraid to
| talk about the impending war for fear OF
! offending the authorities. y young Cana
dian correspondent Of q New York news
| paper who had been arrested on March
| . on suspicion OF trying to obtain plans
| of the Notifications of The island, was 10
| be placed on trial five days after the Syl-
| via left. His offense was in carrying a
! camera with which he was taking snap
| shots. No one in San Juan would dis
! cuss the case. So great was the fear of
| the Spanish authorities.
Natives who came aboard the Sylvia,
| however. and were not in fear that their
| words would be repeated. declared open
| ly that they would take UP arms for the
| United States if only a chance offered.
| The report in San Juan was that the
! United States had demanded an indem-
nifty of 500 200 600 for the destruction of
| the Maine-S7 Gl0 000 for the loss Of the
| battleship and 900 for the widows
| ard families of the dead marines and
| blue Jackets 1t was generally reported
that Uncle Sam had given Spain until
| April II to grant or refuse the deman5
| The people believed that it would be re-
| fused and that war would Immediately
| follow Every effort, the Sylvia's Off
| GERS declared. was made by the Span
ish authorities in San Juan to mantair
| a patriotic spirit among the people. anC
to impress upon them the belief that wal
| with this country would mean over
whelmng defeat for the United States.
| An American schooner that had beer
| living alongside pier was cut loose tbs
| night before the Sylvia left port, but th'
| crew managed to drop anchor before
| the little vessel had drifted out to sea
| The schooner's captain decided to keel
away from the pier during the rest of hi:
| stay in San Juan.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
The Cry of the Common People.

Tomorrow the Statesmen" were prating,
To hold our Impotence at bay;
But the nation is tired OF waiting,
Suppose we make it Today!
Mark! Alonzo Hanna,
The People will bargain naught.
We can punish the Crime of Havana,
But Glory can never be bought.
Stand back: We money changers,
And hide your faces in shame!
The Heroes hail from the Managers
The story is ever the same!
Mark! Alonzo Hanna,
The Peoples patience is Ger.
The cry is: ''0n 10 Havana
Unchain the Dogs of War;
We are tired of 'babble and babble,"
We are ''rallying again.
The men whom bankers call rabble
Are coming from mountains and plain
Mark! Alonzo Hanna,
Our voice is loud and bold:
1.-The path leads straight to Havana;
Our Honor never be soldl'
Paul Jones and Farragut beclon
Us onward TO honor and fame,
And we Common People, we reckon,
Have ever remained the same.
Mark honZo Hanna,
II the hour with danger be fraught,
Well avenge the Crime OF Havana;
But Peace shall never be bought
supreme is the will Of the Nation.
We will aid those men in their fight
Who have poured their blood libation
For their Freedom, their Homes and their Right
Mark! Alonzo Hanna,
Bonds are not te strongest ties;
We will on. we will on to Havana,
Where manhood for Liberty dies!
BY the honor of every woman
Whose son was killed the Maine,
Forbearance is superhuman;
Let's have il out with Spaini
Mark! Alonzo Hanna.
And bear the news to your friends,
We will settle il at Havana,
Where all this diplomacy" ends!
JULIUS A. BLUM.