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The evening times., 1898-12-22
TORPEDO EXPLOSIONS
IN MATANZAS HARBOR

Havana. Dec. q. via Key West. Fla.
Dec. "a terrific explosion occurred on
Monday at Matanzas city. 1t was caused
by torpedo which the Spaniards had left
loose in the harbor
No ship was damaged
The people of Matanzas say there ars
two more torpedoes in the harbor which
the authorities did rot find when tho
mines were removed.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
COUGHING AND SNEEZING
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Holyoke. Mass. Dec. 22.-An epidemic
of the grip has struck here. Physicians
are doing all in their power to stem the
tide which has set in.
Brockton, Mass, Dec. 22.-This city 10
suffering from another epidemic of grip,
similar to that which prevailed in this
section several years ago. Physicians re-
port that they are kept busy day and
night responding to calls
The evening times., 1898-12-22
CoMPELS A
BIGAMIST TO CONFESS

Aurora, III, Dec. 22-William Wright,
of Downer's Grove, H., gave himself up
to the police last night, confessing 10 be-
ing bigamist. According to his story
Wright has four living wives. Thirteen
years ago he married Sarah Jones. of
Danville III. He deserted her 10 marry
Ella Weldon, of Pontiac, H., and later
married Lutia Laughlin, of Pickering,
Mo. His latest wife was Lena German,
Of Peoria, Ill, whom he deserted yester-
day. His conscience troubled him, and
on reaching Aurora he gave himself up.
The evening times., 1898-12-22

II is TO be hoped that Republican men,
bers of Congress will neglect to read the
testimony Of General Miles. 1t can only
make them miserable by showing the i'm
perative necessity of Congressional in
yestigation. Any Republican who urges
it will bring down on his head the dis
favor of the Administration, which
means loss of patronage. Better to
be ignorant of the facts revealed by Gen.
eral Miles.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Colonel Bryan,s Logic.
(From the indianapolis Journal.)

81 would vote for the Spanish treaty. but /
means that Col Bryan would oppose the ratifca-
ton of the treaty if he dared; but he does not
dare, and SO will fight any policy hereafter that
follows the treaty as natural result. 10 ratify
the treaty is to accept the Philippines. Thus ac-
cepting we shall be under obligations to the world
10 see that they have better government than
they have had under Spain. To this Col. Bryan
seems to YehementlY object.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Treason I'm Hawaii.
(From the St. Joseph Herald. !

IFIUM lHt 81 JOstpH HtTdIu.J
Some OF the people OF Hawaii need to be in
structed in the more important points of United
States Government. A petition about to be cir
culated there calls upon France to interfere in
the present government and restore the monarchy.
This is treason and merits heavy punishment, but
in the case Of the Hawaisns it Is the result OF
ignorance rather than a willful transgression.
The natives will be more, or less disturbed by
revolutionsts who were drawn to the island be-
fore annexation. but the Government will soon
attend to the latter to the advantage Of the
former.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
4 Correspondence Column.
(Fron the Chicago News1


ChilcoCt-NO. the goldleaf is an artificial prod
net and is not found trees in the k.Ondike
region
HouSewife-The only sure way to prevent iesly
access to the pantry.
Superstitiol.-E you are unable TO find horse
shoe perhaps a bicycle tire hung over your door
would prove Just decorative.
Hayseed-Your theory that Rip an WlnNle was
the original PopuliSt may be correct We have
neither the time nor the inclination 70 doubt it.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
The Character of Christ.

What phenomenon was this man Christ. His
character was beautiful as the flowers; his death
was grand beyond the power OF language TO de-
scribe; his teachings are as immortal as the
earth; yet he is not God; yet he was not
miracle But beyond question, he was the great
est, noblest most beautiful OF the law, not ex-
cepting the whole gorgeous universe itself Men
may doubt as men will do, the divinity of Christ ;
but no man, however wise and high or ignorant
and humble, who studies his life and character,
can do otherwise than bow in admiration before
him and love him with whole heart.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
4 Devoted Husband.
CFrom The Dctroit Free Press }


An old couple from the East are visiting tht ?
IN this city II the mother gets out q sc
Of the father lie Is constantly asking for her
and i not content until they are together s=a.n-
The Other evening she went 10 another part 4
the house while h. W4s IN the psrlOr, and afser
he had asked f1r her a half dozen times. the
aid rather curtiy: .IJ seems though yoa
couldn't be without uCt1Cr hye minutes az .
time"
you're right sid the old gentleman slowly.
..That-s III Eeasn n I manned heT."
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Mntire- o. Economy.

tFrom the Indiana polls JournsL)
Doctor, don't ycu think the illnesses u mo-s
women are caused by imaGinatiou: Z:
''wen. the eut rates patent medielaes &-s
responsible for a good many oi them
The evening times., 1898-12-22

II the President had been as attentive
as he should be TO the almost daily reve-
lation of The Times columns, he would
not be surprised at the extent of suffer-
ing in Cuba. Most of it could have been
prevented If Blanco had been suppressed
and removed the instant he refused free
entry to supplies.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
FRANCE REDUCES FREIGHT
RATES ON WOOL AND COTTON

The State Department is Informed that
the government OF France has decided TO
reduce the freight charges on wool and
cotton. raw and manufactured. in order TO
enable France to compete with rival coun-
tries IN those articles.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
MADRID IN GRIEF OVER
AN ELEPHANTS DEATH

Madrid Dec. 22.-Much grief is felt here
over the death of an elephant which was
expected 20 fight two bulls here on Christ
mas Day. The fight was to be the sport
ing event of the year, and had been eX-
tensvely advertised.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
AMERICA. SHIP BERLIN
ASHORE IN HooE low BAY

London Dec "A dispatch 10 Lloyds
from Annoy SAYS that the American ship
Berlin, which sailed from New York July
"A for Annoy. is ashore in Hooe Tow Bay
Assistance has been sent to her.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Extremes.
Adrcrffar \

(From the New York Adyertiser.)
Optimism said the sorry fool, Is seeing ths
green side Of = bill
..And what l. pessirli-,ng'' asked his friend
seeing utiUher side II - bill
The evening times., 1898-12-22
GRAND TRUNK KEY
80 MEN ASSERT RIGHTS
rELEGRApHERs MAKE DEMANDS
Railway Operators In Canada Insist
Upon Consideration of Their
~ Appeals for Higher Wages.

Upon a Consideration of Their
~ Appeals for Higher Wages.
Montreal, Dec. 22.-The situation between
the Grand Trunk telegraphers and the
company has again assumed threatening
aspect. When General Manager Hays
agreed to recognize the committee as rep
resenting the men, 1t was thought that a
great step had been taken toward an ami
cable settlement of the existing difficult
ties. The committee has had several con-
ferences with Supt. McGuigan, but they
have been fruitless. In fact, Grand Chief
Powell says that Mr.. McGuigan has dis
tinctly declined to consider any PROPOSE
tion looking to an increased rate of pay
and a reduction of the working hours. As
the whole case of the men is principally
based on these two demands, the COM
mittee has no further hopes of effecting
anything through Mr.. McGuigan, and 1t
made final appeal to Mr.. Hays, who
consented to confer with them.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
He Had Had Enough.

CF'rom the Chicago Record-)
Jack. here's good arieIe-'HiHts for tbs
holidays
Excuse ne my dear. I've had al can cash.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Real Christmas Spirit,

tFrOm the Detroit Free Press-)
Don't YOU enjoy the holiday season, Simnlinss'
''Ye~; il Is a real treat 10 ind everybody good
natured once year
The evening times., 1898-12-22
ALL OF SPAIN'S PEACE
COMMISSIONERS HOME AGAIN

Madrid, Dec. 22.-The Spanish Peace
Commissioners have all returned from
Paris.
Senior Ojeda, secretary of the Commits
sion, had an interview yesterday with
Premier Sagasta and the minister of for
eign affairs on the subject Of the Philip
,,iv
The evening times., 1898-12-22

The most ungrateful and humbug in
stitution in connection with Cuba.
is the Junta that has its head
quarters in this country. II the
Cuban soldiers are 10 receive a hundred
dollars each, no member of that body
should have the handling of a dollar of
H. If we have the least trouble in our
administration there, it may be traced to
the selfish scheming of this ungrateful
group
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Ratification Without Much Delay.
frro,, .be Inc Anoeiee Times

Opponents of the Administration and OF the
so-called Expansion policy will doubtless at.
tempt 10 prevent ratification, and may succeed
in delaying it for some time. But the treaty will,
without much doubt, be ratified in due course.
and may, therefore, be safely considered as bind
ing from this time forward.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
A New Craze.

(FrUm the Chicago Record-)
''What did Dr. Dingus say about these insanity
tests with the thumb"
.'He said they were only another form of in-
sanity"
The evening times., 1898-12-22
The Hibernian Idea.

(From Harpers Bazar.)
Little Mike-Fayther, phwOt IS octo-genS-
rian?
McLubberty-An octogenarian. by, is
mon thot has eight toes on aieh tut.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
CURRENT HUMOR.
Betraying His Origin.

(Frum the Chicago News)
''Why do you think he Is 4 self-made mani?
Because he wears chin whiskers instead q
mutton chops"
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Dangerous.
Fron, the Chicann NsusA

(From the Chicago Sews.)
Sentimental wife (reading from a novel)-AnA
ciasping her 10 his heart. the hero pressed his
burning lips to her snowy brow
Practical husband-Yes, and I'll bet dollar
he's down with cold in the next chapter.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Incle Sam. Fortune.

tFrom the Chicago Post)
''Uncle sam really doesn't know his luck, said
the thoughtful father.
I'm what way?'' ne was asked.
..Why. think how few of the recent additions
of his family will have stockings to hang up"
The evening times., 1898-12-22
Great Value of the Philippines.

From the Seattle Post -Intelligencer.)
The sum of SIC, ,0OO, 600 to be paid for the Phil
ippines and the Sulu groups is far below their
can people will look back upon this transaction
with the same satisfaction that they have long
felt over the purchase of Alaska.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
A Diplomatic Answer.

(From Lustige Battery
Lady-Didn't You take vacation this Summer.
doctor?
Young Physician-No, my patients wouldn't al
low il.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
AMERICA OBJECTS TO
FRENCH AGRESsIONS
a PROTEST BY MINISTER CoNGER
Objections Laid to the Extension of
President Faure's Jurisdfc-
ton III Shanghai.

London, Dec. PA dispatch from Pc
kin declares that United States Minister
proposed extension of French jurisdiction
at Shanghai. Great Britain has already
made a similar protest. Such strong
backing will stiffen Chinese resistance to
the French demands and will probably
put a stop to French aggression.
The evening times., 1898-12-22
General Miles Testimony.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER ., 1885.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
THROUGHsCRhW. ORD COUNTY.
The Tornado Crossed the River and. Continued
 Its Devastation.

Van Buren, Ark, Jan. 12-The tornado
 that descended upon Fort Smith last night
 crossed the Arkansas river one mile south
 of here and cut path of 200 yards through
 Crawford county and dealt death and de-
 vastation to everything in its path. The
 first house it struck was that of William
 Hones occuped by a colored family who
 left the house just as it left its founda-
 tion. The house was demolished but the
 occupants escaped. The next house in line
 was Frank Bolewright's. It was large
 two-story house and nothing remains of 1t
 but the floor. Bolewright, a son and a
 daughter were badly injured The houses
 of Walter Haley and Mrs. Keller were on
 an adjoining farm and were blown en-
 tirely away, not a vestige of them being
 left. The families of both were injured.
 Jim Shibley's store and dwelling were blown down but none of the occupants were injured. Charles Wright was blown from his horse and fatally injured. Ed Blakemore was instantly killed by his house blowing down on him. The house of Mrs Bash was demolished and she was
 crushed into shapeless mass of flesh and
 bone and two of her children, aged and 16 were fatally hurt. It Is estimated that one hundred head of cattle and horses were in the path of the tornado and were killed or injured so badly that they had to be killed. It is five miles on direct line from Van Buren to Fort Smith and debris from there is strefn over the ground three miles beyond here. A mass meeting is being held here tonight to relieve the destitute
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

 ed with the uses this invisible fluid can be put to. Yesterday, on pretext of repairing the phone, he attached two wires to the little drawer in which the quarters, nickels and dimes fell when they were placed. in the slot, and then connected them to the wire running to the central office in such a manner that the moment the drawer was opened it would break the circuit and ring a bell on his desk.
 About the hour stated above, Mir. Donald son and Eugene Williams were sitting in the formers office when -aling-aling went the little bell. Grabbing their hats, both gentlemen made for the Cotton Ex- change, and at the same time had po- liceman telephoned for to meet them. Ar irving there, Walter Whitaker, a 17-year- old negro. who cleans up the exchange. was seen as he ran out of the booth. Mir. Williams had gone around to the rear door and as the negro made for that por- tion of the office he spied im.and turning ran into the private telephone booth and locked the door on the inside. Policeman Eddy and Brevet Policeman Bohlia arrived, and they had to force the door of the booth to get the little negro out.
 An examination of the cash box of the long distance phone showed that the negro had with a chsel forced the bottom off and then with his knife had pried open the drawer that held the money. He would take out only a little, and then shutting the drawer, he would replace the bottom of the box, and to all appearances every thing was it had been before But the little thief hadn't counted on electricity catching him.
 Manager Donaldson Is much elated today over the success of his trap. The mayor this morning fined the negro $50, and as the court was adjourning an old negro was heard to remark: "Fo God, these white folks catch a negro now by lectrictiy afore he get chance to steal"
 Henry Glen is nursing a wounded thigh today the result of a pistol shot received last night at the hands of Horace Dubose who drives a dray for MT. Bill Keith. Horace DuBose and his wife Nancy sep arated about year ago. His son John has been living with his mother out on Divis- ion street. Henry Glen is a warm friend of John DuBose, the two negroes frequently going to each others houses.
 Last night Henry went over to Johns house, and as he knocked on the door Horace DuBose stepped on the porch and shot at him with a pistol. The first shot failed to take effect and as Henry made a break to get away Horace pulled down on him again, this time the bullet entering the hip and coming out in the front part of the thigh.
 This morning Horace was arrested by Officer Miller, and he denied all knowledge of the shooting. But he was seen too plain- ly to be mistaken as to his identity. The suposition is that he thought Henry Glen was his son John, between whom and him. self considerable ill-feeling has existed be- cause John would let him come around Nancy's house.
 Information reached the city today of the drowning of a young boy by the name of Jones in the Coosa river yesterday at the head of what is known as "the devils stair case" The father of the boy, Jessie Jones is trapping in the vicinity of Selma, and does not know of his sons accident
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The Twickenham Club Held Its Annual Meet.
 ing Tuesday Night.
Special to The Age-Herald

Speclal 10 The ABe-i1erdiu.
 Huntsville, Jan. R.-The annual meeting of the Twikenham club was held last night and the following officers and committee men were elected:
 W. l. Wellman, president; William Greet, vice-president; J. R. Stevens, Jr., secretary; A. L. Rison, treasurer.
 House committee-J. R. Boyd, T. w. Pratt Frank Coleman.
 Auditing Committee-H. M. Sheplar, Con- rad O'Shaughnessy, Shelby Fletcher.
 After sleeping quietly in the Huntsville City cemetery for third of a century, the remains of Peter M. Athidon were ex- humed yesterday and were forwarded to- day to New Haven, Ky, where they will be inferred beside other members of the family.
 Athidon was confederate soldier, and was killed in g. skirmish with the enemy. He was a member of a wealthy Kentucky family For many years his family did not know where his remains were buried. When it was found that he was buried in the Huntsville cemetery handsome monu- ment was erected over the grave. The Athidon family later decided to exhume the remains and place them in the private graveyard ait New Haven.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati-Coh-
 venient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad, with dts connections. formerly the Queen and Crescent route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Gin cfnnati A solid vestibule train leaves Birmingham at 5:40 a.. m., daily, carrying Pullman's handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:20 D. m Caf= and observation car on this train from Chattanocga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car tor Louisville, arriving at Louisville at S:15 p. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 300 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to Cincinnati arriving at Cincinnati at 7:20 a. m. Pullman Union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving at Louisville at 755 a. m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen and Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHEIMER. Travelling Passenger Agent, 20l9 Firs:
 Avenue. Telephone. 6l7. l2-lo-tk
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

 they have given out the note of warning that the law will be enforced in the fu- ture.
 County and State Tax Collector A. V. Chisholm has concluded his rounds for the collection of the state and county taxes for the year 1S97 and in conversation since his return stated that it was his opinion that the farmers were better paid up on their taxes at this time than at any such time in his connection with the office. This may be taken as indicative of a good, healthy financial condition throughout the county and looks like the farmers are in a good shape.
 The ladies of the w. c. T. U. of this city have issued invitations to the pastors and their wives and the editors of the city to a reception to be held at their rooms at the city hall on Friday afternoon from 8 to 6 o'clock D. m.
 The committee from the city council to look after the securing of better quarters for the city government in the city hall building are making some extensive changes in the front room formerly occu- pied by the Standard-Journal, which has moved it's office to the basement. The may or's office and city court room will now be large enough to accommodate all visitors, and will make a comfortable meeting place for the board of mayor and aldermen. The city calaboose, which is being built in the rear basement of the city hall, is about completed, and will be ready for the re- ception of guests in few days more The prisoners will still be fed from the county jail across the street.
 Messrs. Shelton and Rice, the committee from the county court of commissioners, on yesterday let the contract to Messrs. Fritz & Graves for the erection of large double frame house on the new county farm property, which they recently purchased for the county. The property already contains some Improvements, and it is hoped to be able to take care of all the poor of the county with this additional building. There are. no persons in the county now depend- ent upon charity. The commissioners have also purchased a span of mules, wagons and all the other necessaries for stocking the farm. It is believed they have solved the problem of how to take care of the county poor very satisfactorily.
 Messrs. M. Reisman and M Coplan have purchased from the Masons of this city thelr large uouDle Drlck building on court street, and will tear down the present build ing and erect two stores on the present site. The price paid for the building was $4,0O0, and it is bought investment.
 The Cherry cotton mills yesterday closed deal for the purchase of new and im- proved machinery to the amount of s150oo. The machinery is expected to be put in place in six weeks, and will place the Cherry mills abreast with all others using the most modern methods in the manufac- ture of cotton yarns.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

made. In some places you could not tell that substantial buildings stood there be- fore the storm, every vestige of the struct- ures being wiped out. thought the Little Rock tornado was bad enough, but the one at Fort Smith was so much worse that it is indescribable. It can hardly be ex- aggerated."
 Little Rock was quick to send message of sympathy and proffer to aid to the people of Forth Smith. At a meeting of the board of trade directory this afternoon resolutions of condolence were passed and assurances of aid given.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
BURGLARS AT TROY.
Have Entered Residences and Stores There
 Recent tly-Numerous Candidates.
Special to The Age-Hcrald.


 Troy, Jan. 12.-Burglars have been oper- ating in this city for some time. Saturday night the residence of Dr. J. M. Collier was entered and a gold watch, diamond ring and other valuable jewelry stolen from Miss Collier The store of J. M. Scales was entered and his empty cash drawer carried away. Entrance was effected through window by taking the putty from the glass and removing the stick holding down the sash.
 The Paragon hotel was entered, but the thieves were discovered and made good their escape.
 Hon. Chas. Henderson's residence was entered and some provisions taken. The knitting mills were also entered.
 Notwithstanding the cry of hard times, there has not been single failure in any business in Troy this season. The farmers are in town every day preparing for the year, which promises to be more than suc- cessful.
 Hon. F. J. Cowart has announced his can- didacy for superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic state convention MT. Cowart is a gentle man of culture and refinement, was for more than fifteen years county superintend- ent of education, and in 1880 was represent ative from Pike in the legislature.
 State Examiner of Public Records J. F. Cowan is here making an examination of the books of the sheriff and other officers of the county.
 There are at present twelve candidates for probate judge of Pike county, and an equal number of candidates for the other offices. Politics is beginning to "loom up'' since the holidays are over.
 In this the twelfth judicial circuit, Judge J. W. Foster has Capt s. M. Dinkins. pop ulist as formidable opponent. The coun- ties composing this circuit are populist, yet the democratic friends of Judge Foster have little fears of the result of the elec- tion.
 Clayton Rusten, of this city, was mar ried to Miss Jennie Campbell, of Catoma, last Sunday.
 The county commissioners are seriously contemplating the building of new court house.