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The age-herald., 1898-07-18
TWISTED SHIRE ON A CHURCH.
According to the Legend, a Beautiful Woman
 or the Devil Caused It.

From the Philadelphia Record The parish church at Chesterfield, Eng land, has curious spire. Instead of being perpendicular, it is bent and twisted, so that the spire deviates from the perpendic- ular some six feet to the south and four feet to the west. Stories and legends re- lating thereto are numerous and interest," ing.
 One tells that pretty and virtuous women were exceedingly scarce in the town, so scarce that when one day good and love- ly woman stepped within the church to be married, the steeple was astonished Nnd bowed to the bride, and that the bend was made when attempting to regain its orig 'inal position. The legend is still more un- kindly toward the fair sex, for it continues that never will it's upright position be re- gained until another model woman is mar ried beneath.
 With many legends the Prince of Dark ness is connected and the best of these is as follows:
 The devil flying over the town, and tired with extra exertion, settled on the spire to rest The incense which was being burnt in the church at the time was waft- ed upward, and so ticlSled the devils nose that he gave a terrible sneeze, which so shock the steeple that 1t was irretrievably twisted. One of the most Intelligent theo- ries put forward regarding the twist in the spire is that the clinging pressure of the lead may have caused an irregular subsistence in the timbers, which have also been powerfully warped by the action of the sun beating through the lead on to the greener parts of the woodwork.
 Rumors that the spire was unsafe have been rife, especially about the year 1877. when experts who examined it pronounced 1 Sa a fQ opinion was, however, against it's demoli- ton, and the steeple still stands, one of the strangest architectural curiosities in the world.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
RUSHING SUPPLIES
 TO SANTIAGO

Washington, July 17.-In addition to the supplies now at Santiago, the commissary department is rushing additional cargoes of food to that place with all possible speed. The transport Iroquois loaded to her full est capacity will leave Tampa tomorrow with subsistence supplies of all kinds. The Mississippi is expected to depart from the same place tomorrow with cargo of 20o,0-0 pounds of fresh beef and the Port Victor, which has been loading at New York with food, will stop at Tampa in about two days and take on an additional cargo of 300,000 pounds of refrigerated beef. She now has aboard 1,5O0 tons of subsistence supplies of all kinds, and these are to be used at Gen. eral Shafter's discretion in feeding the men who come under his charge.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Extension of Rural Delivery

Washington. July 17-The extension of the rural free delivery postal service au- thorized by the last congress is being push ed forward as rapidly as circumstances will permit. Soon after the intentions of congress were made apparent additional rural service was started from Rogers vile, Morristown, Greenville and Atoka Tenn, and number of places In the north and east.
 One hundred and ffty-seven petitions from thirty-seven states and territories are on file asking extensions of the system.
 Reports obtained by the first assistant postmaster-general disclose the fact that in every leading country forming part of the Universal Postal Union except the United States the mail is addresses of the addresses The United States and the Southern and Central American states stand alone in requiring the patrons of the postal service to send for their mail.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
Held Real Business Meeting Ia Montgomery
 Taking Some Positive Action.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, July 1.-The railroad com mission has been in session for the past few days, President Crook and Associate Commissioners Jones and Smith being present. ~
 Mir. Connor, assistant general freight agent, and MT. D. B. Carson, of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway company, appeared before the board and presented arguments against the change in the freight tariff on the Tennessee and Coosa division of the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis railway. The commis- sion took the case under advisement, and will render an opinion at the next meet ing. as j. -ssz.s.
 The commission rendered decision in the case of the merchants of Athens ys the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 Some of the complaints in the question dealt with interstate matters, which, of course, is beyond the control of the state commission. In their opinion they, empha- sized the well established ruling of the board, to-wit: that If goods are shipped to Decatur by river from points beyond the state, and rebil1ed and reshipped to some point in Alabama-for example, Athens then it is the duty of the railroad. making the delivery at the local point to do so on local rates bearing the approval of the commission. Any Violatlon Wouiu De coh- sidered extortion, and overcharges can be collected accordingly.
 The rates on coal from Decatur to Athens were reduced from 70 cents to DO cents per ton on stesm coal, and from TO to GO cents per ton on domestic coal making total rate of $1.25 for steam and $1.35 for domes- tic from Birmingham district to Athens. It is understood that in the near future the commission will investigate the coal rates on all the roads in Alabama. for the pur- pose of making some deyision.
 They are fully impressed with the fact that no agency will aid more in the devel- opment of the state than reasonable and fair rates on fuel. There are many small industries now in operation and in course of construction throughout Alabama, and it is but right that they should be fostered in the matter of cheap fuel. besides con- sumers of domestic coal should be protected against excessive rates
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
SMALLPOX AT PRATTvlLLE
The Authorities Are Having Trouble in Stamp
 ing Out the freaded Disease.

Special Dispatch to The Herald.
 Prattville, July 17.-The town authorities seem to have trouble with smallpox. As quick as they succeed in, stamping it out some one seems to bring another case in town. Miss Minnie Roberts, together with her mothers family, recently moved to this place from Ozark, Ala, and this last week she broke out from a fully developed case of the dreaded disease. No pains will be spared to stamp this case and effects out as quick can be done.
 The Knights of Honor have a large bar becue at Magnolia Grove, in the lower part of town today. and nearly all the men from the gin works are off and everybody is hav- ing a nice time. There is quite large crowd on the grounds and music and danc- ing seems to engage large part of public attention. Grand Lecturer C. R. Adams, of Greenville Ala, made one of his best efforts and 1t seemed to have been thor oughly enjoyed by all who heard it.
 The democratic campaign committee continues to throw hot shot into the citi- zens ticket of this county. There will be a grand rally tonight at the court house.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
SOUTHERN COTTON MILLS

From the Springfield (Mass) Republican
 Southern cotton mills are declaring semi- annual dividends quite up to the usual rate. Not few of the companies pay per cent for the half-year and some arc instanced which pay 6 per cent. A mill at Huntsville. Ala, declares an annual divi- dend of 10 per cent after setting aside an equal amount for current earnings for now machinery. It is to be noted in passing, however, that in the face of all that hes been said about the decline of the industry in New England the recent half-yearly dividend payments of the leading millh havs been quite generally maintained at usual rates.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
SAILING MASTER OF THE ALABAMA Ic.ox,n tha Ra alfiInorf SIIn

The death in Liverpool Thursday of Lieutenant Irvine Stephen Bullock removes another of the officers of the famous con- federate cruiser Alabama who served un- der the brave Marylander Admiral Semmes.
 Lieutenant Bullock rose rapidly from midshipman to be sailing master of the cruiser and also served as watch officer.
 Later he served in like capacity on the Shenandoah in her cruise in the North Pa gcific and Arctic oceans destroying the United States mercantile marine. He was on that vessel when the war ended and &C., companied her to Liverpool, where he found awaiting him commission as neu- tenant The confederacy having collapsed. he settled down to the business of a cot ton broker in Liverpool. .-
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
TELEPHONE ALARM
Called Out Fire Department Yesterday After.
 noon at 2:15 O'Clock.

Yesterday afternoon about 2:15 o'clock a telephone alarm called the fire department to the residence of D. s. Sandman, in Sev- enteenth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, where flames were discovered on the roof of the house, near the kitchen fiue.
 An entrance was made into the garret and a hole was cut through the roof. A Babcock was brought into use and the fire soon extinguished. Little damage was done. Had 1t not been for the prompt work of the department serious fire might have resulted.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Crowd of Curiosity Seekers to See Admiral Cervera.
CAPT. EULATE OF VISCAYA
Refuses to Sign the Parole Pledge, Claiming That His Rank Entities Him to Ex- empton-The Matter Will
 Be BeAranged.

Annapolis. Md, July 17.-Marylands an- cient capitol was crowded today with curl osity-seekers, who came from Baltimore, Washington and elsewhere in the nope or getting a peep at tAdmiral Cervera and the men who fought and lost in the great naval fight off Santiago: Those who reached here early in the morning were rewarded for their trouble as nearly all the prls- oners, including the admiral, attended di- vine services at St. Mary's Roman Cath olic church, where they offered up thanks for their deliverance from the fate that overlook so many of their less fortunate comrades who fell before the relentless ire of the American guns on July 3.
 The church, which is the only one of the Roman Catholic denomination in An napolis, is one of the landmarks of the city. This morning services were con- ducted in the presence of a congregation which taxed the capacity of the edifice. Probably no service held within its walls for many years possessed so great an in- terest or made more profound impression upon those who attended it.
 CHEERFUL AND CONFIRMED.
 At the close of the services the officers returned to the naval academy and spent the balance of the day in strolling about the grounds. They are rapidly becoming accustomed to their surroundings and some are cheerful and contented Ample provi- sion has been made for their comfort, their food is plentiful and of the best quality and clothes will be provided for such as will accept.
 Captain Eulate, of the Vizcaya, is the only one of the officers who has thus far refused to sign the parole pledge. His reasons for it are that Admiral Cervera was only required to give a verbal promise and that his (Elate's) rang entities him to the same privilege. The authorities here have no doubt that the matter will be amicably arranged and that the scruples of the gallant officer may be overcome.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
NOT YET CONFIRMED
 SURRENDER AT MADRID

Madrid, July 15.-1 D. m.-On leaving the cabinet council this evening the ministers professed still to be without confirmation of the reported equalization of Santiago. Owing to the state of siege the censorship of dispatches is extremely rigorous and numerous messages are held back. All parts of the peninsula are officially de- scribed as tranquil" Don Carlos Is ex- pected to issue qa manifesto here. General Weyler has abandoned his intended jour- ney and will remain in Madrid
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
THE FALL OF SANTIAGO.

From the New York Press.
 To destroy fleet. capture an army, take a city and annex provlnce-that has been the three weeks task of the Fifth corps and the North Atlantic squadron. Ameri- can history shows no better results of the conioint work of the army and navy fin similar force at any period of the war. American history shows no other such re- srl.s Ia tie oonjoint work of army and navy st .nc beginning of any war.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Main Points of Peace
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The age-herald., 1898-07-18

Travels in America" that he considers 1t "a special privilege of the Frederick con- gregation to have the best schoolmaster met in America" When the Germans. in 1870, conquered France, and even before that time, in 1866, when they gained their victories in Austria, it was said that "the German schoolmaster had won the laurels of the German army" At Santiago the de- scendant of a German schoolmaster, as 1t seems, won the victory for the United States
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
People Leaving Cadfz

Cadiz. July T.z7There is great excitement here owing to the expected coming of Com modore Watsof'sy sduadron. Many are leaving. a.s
 The Spanish mail steamer plying be- tween this port and Tangier will cease to run next week.
 Frank c. Partridge, retiring United States consul, will remain at Gibraltar until his successor arrives.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
tHE TRACTION COMPANY
Puts on Regular Schedule Tomorrow, Un-
 less Hitch Occurs.

The fires have been burning under the boilers of the traction company power house for several days Yesterday steam was gotten up for the first time and the engines work was entirely satisfactory.
 Unless some unforeseen hitch occurs the cars will be running between Birmingham and Gate City, via Woodlawn tomorrow, and on schedule time.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
AN EXPERT ON RACES

From the Savannah News.
 Senator Morgan, a leading light of the Hawaiian commission. lives in Dallas count ty, Alabama. The proportion of population in that county Is about six blacks to one white. Dallas county, nevertheless, is solidly democratic. Therefore 1t Is safe to say that Senator Morgan will tell the com mission how to arrange the Hawaiian sys- tenn of government so that the white race shall govern. Il IJ5 g544
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Castigation

From the Washington Star. a. !, Don't you think this country ought to have extended the olive branch to Spain?" asked the man with queer ideas.
 Tt did," was the prompt answer 'The difficulty was that the only way to make any impression was to strip the leaves on it and put 1t where it would hurt ...i
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
. s Spain Already Seeking
 TT .s An Honorable Peace

interview today asserted
 
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The age-herald., 1898-07-18
The Fever Situation

Washington, July 1.-The war depart ment posted the following bulletin this af- ternoon on the yellow fever situation at the fronts.
 'Siboney, July H.-To Surgeon-General Sternberg, Washington: Sixteen new cases past twenty-four hours. One death. Sam itation measures rigid.
 (Signed 'GREENLEAF,
 "Chief Surgeon"
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
sCHLEY AND THE sCHOOLMAsT R

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Rev. Edward Huber, of Bait lt.more, has shown that Commodore Schley's ancestor was Thomas Schley, German schoolmas- ter, who in 1735, came to Maryland from the Palatinate with about one hundred set tiers, part of whom were Swiss. They founded Frederickstown, which they called Friedrichstadt. Rev. Schlatter, Swiss- German missionary, who visited the United
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
A Difficulty

Tror1 ths Des Moines Leader.
 The task to which the Spanish cabinet is now addressing itself is to cry enough" loud enough for Americans to hear it. but lcw enough 50 that 1t cannot be heard in Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
 The Pope in Good Health

Rome, July 17-In consequence of the per- ststent and sinister rumors In circulation Dr. Lapponl, the physician of the pope, has issued an emphatic denial of the report thai the pontiff Is suffering from a paralytie attack On the contrary, the doctor asserts his holiness is in good health
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Chilled

Froir ti.e Cincinnati Enquirer.
 ..Elsley doesn't seem to have the patri- otic fever very much.'
 q guess in his case 1t took the form of 2 eAilk" -.i..-.---
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
A Financial Prescription

From a Chicago Paper. ss .f.
 Doctor, why do you advise me to do so much walking in hot weather?"
 ..I thought if you saved car fare you might pay it on my bills"
The age-herald., 1898-07-18
Ire. sury Statement

Washington, July 16-Todays statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $245 ,173 $50; gold re- serve. $179 2I3, ,342. M M
The age-herald., 1898-07-18

DEwEYs SHARE or THE WORK From the Washington Post.
 It is assumed that Admiral Dewey Is act ing as a board of strategy for Aguinaldo.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
Good for Crops.

The Northern Pacific report for the
week ending June II says that crops
never lo oked batter ut this time OF
the season. The report says:
Minnesota DivisiOn-Allcrops have
advanced materially the past week
ana the universal testimony Is that
the prospect continues excellent.
The weather has been quite warm
with no rain. In most districts the
ground is in good condition., but
rain would be beneficial In some
places. Wheat is growing nicely
ana in some localities has .con-
me1iced to head. Ryeis well headed
out and harvesting will commence
early in July. Other small grains
are doing splendidly and never
looked better. The warm weather
has been especially helpful to corn,
which has been back ward up to this
time. Hay harvest has commenced
and tanding water in low meadows
b - dried up. Everybody seems con.
fident Of largeVields Of all crops.
Little Falls & Dakota branch
since last report the weather has
been warm and dry, just right for
allcrops, The recent rains have left
the GROUND In very fine condition.
wheat and oats are thick and heavy
and ali grains have g. healthy ap'
pearance. Corn has been benefited
by the warm weather and is now
almost twenty inches high. Pros
Dex.ts were never better.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28

There is more Catarrh In this Sec
tion Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed TO be
incurable. For Il great many years
doctors pronounced 1t u local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment. pronounced 1t In
durable. Science has proven catarrh
to to a constitutions disease. and
therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured no F. J. Cheney 4 Co.,
Toledo, Ohio. la the only cOnstitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t Ia
taken internally In doses from 10
drops to u teaspoOniul. 1t acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case 1t falls
to cure. Sendior circulars and testi-
mOnials. Address,,
r. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
MascOts Won Again.

The Mascot baseball team OF this
city played the\ Royalton team at
that place Sunday, and the game re-
suited in another victory for the
Mascots. The contest was much
more interesting one than the one
played here between the same two
clubs a week previous. The game
was not errOrless but was close, the
score being 10 too In favor Of the
Mascots. A Royalton man acted as
umpire, and although he aimed to
he impartial, he made a great many
mistakes Il majority ot which
were in favor OF the Royal
ton boys. ROyalton'a team is like
the MuscOts in having several warm
members, and also In having several
members that are not SO warm as
they should be.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that
the Penates were tho gods who at
tended to the welfare and prosperity
Of the family. They were worshipped
~ household gods In every home.
The household god OF today is DR..
Kings New Discovery. For con-
sumption, coughs, colds and for all
affections 0f Throat, Chest and
Lungs it is invaluable. 1t has been
tried for q quarter Of a century and
IL guaranteed to cure, or money re-
turned. No household shOuld be
without this good angel. 1t is pleas
ant to take and a safe and sure
remedy for OLD and young. Free
trial bottles at l.. u. Browns drug
store.
Rerular size SOC. and $lOO.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
The Battleship Oregon

aA0 o3ASSs0os'p OaO0~
has made more kinds Of a record for
the U. s. Navy in Its ls.00O mile trip
than was ever dreamed Of. Judging
from the demand for 1t, that little 81
page. vest pocket size. Army and
Navy book just published by the
Northern Pacific is making q great
record too. The requests for 1t
reach the N. F. Passenger Depart
ment at st. Paul In large numbers
from every part of the United States.
This ia a tribute to wide advertising,
as we'll az to the enterprise Of the
company and the value Of the book.
Mr.. Chas. s. Fee, the general passen-
ger agent at ~. Paul, Minn., will
eend the book upon receipt Of ten
cents.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
JOHN MCGREGOk DEAD.
A Long illness From Liver
Troubles Ends Saturday
Night.

John McGregor, age'l 63 years,
died ut his home in this city at 1880
Saturday night from liver and lung
troubles. from which he had been a
sufferer for years.
In the death OF Mr.. McGregor, this
city has lost an upright citizen and
one highly respected by all who
knew him.
The deceased his lived in Morrison
county about twenty-five ears, and
during a greater portion Of the time
he conducted u blacksmith shop at
Pierz. From the blacksmith shop he
went onto a farm in that town, aud
about two years ago. becoming
too i'll to work ON the farm. he re-
moved to this city. >:....s
MIR. McGregor was born in Perth
shire, Scotland, and emigrated to
Ad1erica iorty.tive years ago. wheEhe
I;MSg but 1S years ri age. Heisettled
III Dane county. Wis.,, where he lived
. 4 rear before moving here, he having
lived about one year in Wtnona
county county, Minn.. just previous
to coming tn this county.
'r,he deceased IL survived by his
wife and eight children. He has SIX
snps and two daughters. His cons
John, Thomas and Joseph reside In
Montana, and George. James and
Alfred, and his daughters. Mrs. Ed
ward Hughes and Mrs. Mat. Gtrtz'
ali in this city. He also has a
brother living at Rushford, Mtnn.,
and one brother and two sisters In
Dane county, Wis.
The funeral was held ut 8 O'Clock
Monday from the French Cath
olic church OF this city and his re-
mains were buried in the Catholic
cemetery.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28

Staples Tribune: The longest
freight train that ever left Staples
pulled out Tuesday morning for Far
20. The tonnage OF the train was
l9, ,OSS tons, making the train seventy
cars long. Engine 223. the new pas
enger engine, with Engineer Gilby at
the throttle, pulled the train.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
Try Aliens FOOt-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
At this season your feet feel swollen,
You have e.narting feet or tight shoes,
and makes walking easy. Cures swollen
and sweating feet, blisters. and callous
spots. Relieves COrns and b1nions of all
pain and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t
TODAY, Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE: Ad-
dress, Allen 5. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
WANT i, PEACE.
Sagasta's Plans to Appeal to
France or Russia for
Terms Of Peace.

LONDON. June ga Madrid special
says Sagasta is planning to pro-
woke u crisis. form u mouarch'al
ministry. and proclaim the whole
peninsula IN \ state of seige. He
will then appeal to some friendly
nation, probably France or Russia.
10 secure terms dh peace.