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The age-herald., 1898-08-20
THE THIRD MINNESOTA.
Trials of This Regiment at Siboney-Men
 Lived on Flour Alone.

"Siboney is about the toughest place ever got into,' said George Davidson of the Third Minnesota volunteers, who was in the city yesterday.
 "Our regiment did>aot have a chance to get in any of the fighting, as we formed the rear guard of the enemy. When the fighting was going we were about five miles in the rear.
 'We arrived at Siboney just after that vii lage was burned and 1t was all in ruins. It was destroyed to kill all disease germs, with which the place was infected
 "We went into camp near there, and of all the food I ever ate, we had it there. One pound of plain wheat flour was issued each man three times day and on this we had to live No meat, no vegetables, nor any, thing except flour. Some of it dry, and oth- CTS ate it in the shape of paste 1 went out with number of men in my mess to get some wood with which to cook our paste into biscuit, but while on this foraging ex- pedition I was stricken down in delerium with malarial fever.
 q don't remember much else about Cuba, except that l was brought back to the states. I have been recovering my health at Fort McPherson, and am in Birmingham only for day or two. My regiment is now on it's way to Montauk Point, Long Island, and I expect all of it's men who are at Mc- Pherson will join their companies soon'
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
Suther Goes to Coalburg

James Suther who was covicted of the seduction of Jeanette Frail in the criminal court and sentenced to two years impris- onment, was taken to Coalburg yesterday afternoon to begin his term of servitude. Suther resided at Pratt City, and is said to be quite well-to-do His case was ap- pealed to the supreme court, which con- firmed the finding of the lower court. Dur ing his incarceration in the couty jail Suth- CT had charge of the sick prisoners and was very attentive to his duties. He was very hopeful that the supreme court would give him a new trial, and was greatly dis appointed when he learned that he would have to serve his sentence. He will proba- bly, be made trusty at Coalburg and given a light task. By good conduct he will shorten his term to twenty months.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

President James K. Powers of the Unl- versity of Alabama was in the city yester- day, en route to Tuscaloosa from a trip through Franklin, Colbert Lauderdale Lawrence and Morgan counties in the inter- est of the university.
 "I met with much encouragement on the trip" said President Powers. "We will get a good many new boys from the northwest ern part of the state this year. Yes the general outlook for a full school is very good. I shall be disappointed if the en- rollment does not reach 25O the next session. The law school will be full next session also, and we will have about half dozen graduates in the law department next June. A few will enter with the intention of com pleting the two years course in one year. but it will require an unusually bright stu dent to do this. When the legislature made the course for two years We interpreted it that they wanted two full years work, and this Judge Thorington has given them"
 Professor b. L. Balock of Oakman is at the Morris. He has recently been elected to a chair in the North Alabama Male college at Owenton, and is over to arrange for the moving of his family to that place.
 It has been matter of general comment that visitors to the city do not lounge around in the hotel Hobbies during business hours, as formerly been a custom.
 This is a splendid sign of live business" said Garrett Hall, the popular. representa- tive of Smith Bros. New Orleans grocers Business on the road is unusually good and the boys are kept on the move. On account of its fine hotel facilities Birmine- ham catches all the boys who travel this district. They come in on the late trains for the night and leave on the early morn- ing trains. Everybody is reporting splendid business in this territory"
 Among the Alabamians at the hotels yes- terday were:
 G. c. Hewett, Corona.
 J. R. Wood, Tutskegee.
 Ed. A. Neil, Selma. i.. -.
 A. G. Forbes. Montgomery.
 Henry F. Willy, Mobile
 l.. H. Maxwell, Tuscaloosa
 Dick Bullock, Tuscaloosa.
 F. L. Moragne and wife of Gadsden are guests at the Florence.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20

yards in East Birmingham and was found by Officer Mcdaniel in the loft nestled away in the hay.
 The judge decided that key was not the proper instrument to use on womans head and Warren's desc was $10 and cost
 Warden Walton was sitting in the shade yesterday afternoon, probably pondering over his boyhood days, when up came the patrol wagon. It brought three white youngsters, none of whom we're over F years of age. They all very soemnly filed into the warden's office with a sort of sul- len' defiant countenance. The searching act was begun when some one opened the big iron door. This was too much and the stream oftears began to flow.
 T won't go in," they all blubbered but they did go in. A little later their parents came and signed bonds
 They were Robert Brewer, Stevie Rostin and Charles Snyder The charge was lar- ceny. Two of the boys were found trying to sell stick of lead used by plumbers and they were arrested. The third boy claims that the plumber lost the property md he found it.
 Doc Abraham. a gray-haired darkey, dis posed of a bale of cotton during the tumn days of 1897 that did not get him Into -rouble until yesterday. The cotton was morgaged to Merchant McLemore of Pratt vile and Doc sold the cotton and came to Birmingham. He was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Hamilton and will be taken to Autauga county today
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
MRS. MARSHALL FOUND,
Claims She Went to Jacksonville Fla
 While in Trance.

William E. Marshall, of Atlanta, who ar rived in this city Wednesday night in search of his wife who myteriously dsap- peared from her boarding house on Tues day afternoon, returned to Atlanta yester- day, having learned that his wife had turned up all right and awaited his coming.
 The woman tells a remarkable story of her strange disappearance, claiming that she was in trance or dreaming state when she left Atlanta and did not wake up,' so to speak, until she arrived in Jack sonville. Fla, where she first realized her predicament. She gives tn following &C., count of her ecapade:
 II left our boarding house on Tuesday af- ternoon at 1 o'clock for the purpose of mailing letter. As I started off some- from the pocketbook in my husbands trunk. l think it was about $50. As soon as 1 saw the train at the depot l felt an irresistible impulse to get on 1t and ride. and 1 inquired where 1t was going and was told to Jacksonville 1 had no idea where that was, though I bought ticket l rode on the train as if was in a dream and reached Jacksonville and did not know what place it was. After being in the city one day l came to myself and l at once started back to Atlanta. I am terribly sorry it all happened and I do hope and pray my husband will forgive me and will not be angry with me. am afraid he will kill me when he finds me-"
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
ECHOES FROM
 POLICE RULINGS

Tom Harris has a streak in his character which does not correspond with that of the general run of his colored brethren.
 ''Whats the charge against Tom Harris" asked Judge Feagin yesterday morning.
 ''Cruelty to animals" was the clerks reply.
 count dogs whar I worked and I jest frowed dem in de furnace," responded Tom, pleading in his own behalf. 1T knocked dem in de head fust, tho and den frowed rem in de furnace to git shed of en-
 Tom is fireman at the newspaper union office on the south side, and from the evil dence of white witnesses he started out to exterminate the canine population of that neighborhood by the crematory plan. One gentleman testified that only the day before Tom took three dogs one after an- other and dumped them in the furnace alive.
 You should have knocked them in the head first and it will cost you $10 for your negligence" remarked the judge, "but you should be recommended as dog catcher" and old Tom went on back in the cage.
 It is not known whether warren Well born intended to wind up the wheels in the cranium of Perry Lee Holmes, ne- gro woman. or whether he sought an en- trance to that part of her anatomy. But it was proven yesterday morning to Judge Feagin's satisfaction that Perry Lee had an enlarged head and that Warren did the act with huge brass door key.
 After Warren had applied the key he escapted in the direction of the stock
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
2 WILL HOLD ALL.
America Will Retain Every Spanish
 Possession Captured.

London, Aug. 19.-The Spectator in it's issue this week will prophecy that America will retain all of the Spanish possessions she has captured and thinks that pressure from Cuban loyalists will force the com mission to stipulate that Cuba shall be governed by the United States for twenty years
 herself at the end of the year in possess sion of the beginning of an over-sea tropi- ca1 empire. Long may she rule it in the interests of humanity and justice. While it is so ruled Engishmen will never envy her possessions nor their expansion into a domain as great as our own."
The age-herald., 1898-08-20

Bell. I told MT. Bell who killed Thompson since breakfast I knew MT. Bell was a government officer, but he did not ask me to tell. I sent for MT. Bell last night to come to the jail"
 A recess was taken for dinner and when the hearing was resumed Taylor was still on the stand and on redirect examination testified: "The district attorney notihed me that he would make no promises, either directly or indirectly, and that l need not testify unless I wished to. l told the dis trict attorney that I wanted to testify to relieve my mind of the trouble and to give all the facts connected with this case He also told me that if I made a state ment he wanted me to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about any one."
 Mates Much Effected
 After Taylor came off the stand there was sigh of relief in the court room' The other defendants sat throughout ms testimony with fixed eyes. Walter Notes was visibly affected, but held up through the ordeal.
 Jim Wallace Ben Morris, Mrs. Katherine Wallace, Wm. H. Hughes and James Il. Lane were examined and testified to threats having been made against Thomp- son. The district attorney announced that he would rest the case, and the defense asked for a few minutes in which to con suit. The third sensation was sprung when Attorney Cowart, for the defense, stated that they did not care to introduce any witnesses and would submit the case.
 Commissioner Wilson was not long In an- nouncing his determination to bind the men over and the question of bail was argued Mr. Cowart held that under the complaint the men were entitled to bail. while District Attorney Vaughan thought different. After hearing the law on the question Commissioner Wilson announced that he would hold the defendants without bail. In rendering his decision he paid high compliment to Special Agent Bell for the manner in which he had worked up the evidence and handled the cssa. The de- fendants were taken back to jail to await the action of the federal grand jury, which meets in September.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
THE COMMTSSARY
 OF PIPE WORKS
Operated at BesSmer by Ameri-
 can Pipe & Foundry Co.,
IS ADVERTISED FOR SALE
Has Not Proven the Success Company Thought it Would-Bessemer Mer- chants Rejoice That They Will
 Get Commissary's Trade.

One of the big industrial concerns of the district has tabooed the commissary system. Whether this will be a precedent for others cannot be said, but it would probably be the liking of employees if such should be the case.
 In another column appears an advertise ment of the American Pipe and Foundry Company, offering for sale the entire mer- chandise department of it's plant at Besse- mer, more familiarity known as the commits sary and for the renting of it's storehouse. Until few months ago, this concern was the Howard Harrison Iron Company
 The receipt of this advertisement by The Age-HeraId was the first intImation that was had in this city that thecompany in- tended to go out of the commissary busi- ness of it's Bessemer plant. The news caused great surprise, even among the off, cials of the company down there, and they expressed complete ignorance of the whole affair. J. A. Adderton. the purchasing agent of the commissary, and E. W. Wright, the fuanager know nothing what ever about it.
 1t Is not known exactly why this step is being taken by the American Pipe and Foundry Company, but the surmise is that 1t was too much trouble to operate, and that it did not pay as well as the company expected it would
 Merchants Are Rejoicing
 One thing is certain, the merchants of Bessemer are rejoicing greatly over the news, because it means that nearly all ~of the 900 that has heretofore been ex- pended at the commissary, will hereafter flow into the cash drawers of the mer- chants. The company has a payroll of about $1440o0 annually, as near as can be learned, and of this the Bessemer and Bir- mingham merchants have heretofore got ten only about $20,000.
 The company employs over 300 men, many of whom are married, and it is estimated that 1,500 people at the very least have been living on food purchased at the commis- sary.
 The commissary is well conducted and is one of the best in the district, but 1t is claimed the commissary system is not sat- isfactory to the employees, and certainly not to the people of Bessemer proper. In other words, the men will be paid their wages in money and not commssary checks, and they can now do their trading where they please.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
ID cath S i,I. Nan

Washington, Aug. 19.-In his dispatch to the war department tonight concerning the health conditions ot his troops, Gsn- eral Shafter reports the death of ten men. Total number of sick, 1245; total number fever cases, 915; total number new cases. T; total number of fever cases returned to duty, 136
 Among the dead are the following.
 August 15: Cornelius Hanks, hospital corps.
 August r: Humphrey Montgomery Twenty fourth infantry.
 August IS: Anton Anderson, Third in- fantry; Willard Talt, Third infantry.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
PERSONAL.

Leslie Stollenwerck goes to Monte Sano today.
 Tom Ellis went to Blount yesterday for two weeks vacation.
 Representative Oscar w. Underwood went to Washington on a business trip yesterday.
 Ardis Smith will go to Montgomery this morning to accept position of superin- tending the paving of.the streets there.
 C. w. Vance of the Southern Express company at Greenville, Miss, is spending his vacation with his sister, Mrs. w. D. Weir, at Fountain Heights.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
Two Sections of l.. & N.

Northbound passenger train No. of the Louisville and Nashville was run in two sections yesterday the first arriving on schedule time at 1:35 a. m., and the sec ond getting in at p. m. This was caused by wreck on the Montgomery and Mo- bile division of the road night before last, which caused the train from Mobile to get into Montgomery several hours late. Instead of waiting for it an extra section of No. was made up and sent north on schedule time.
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
The Slaughter Continues.

London, Aug. 19-The Hong Kong corre- spondent of the Times says:
 '"The slaughter in southern China con tinues. Corpses float past Wu Chau daily. Two hundred rebels who had entered Tai Wong Kong were defeated by General Mawho, who killed 100 of the rebels and took sixty of them prisoners. The gentry in the districts of Paklan and Wu Gun daily send to the magistrates between ten and twenty rebels for execution"
The age-herald., 1898-08-20
PROGRAMME
At East Lake Sunday, August 21-By
 Memoli's Concert Band
East Lake, Sunday, Aug. 21.

East Lake, Sunday Aug 21.
 By Memolis Concert Band.
 March-"The Oregon" .... ...... ...Memoli Overture-"Algonquin." ...... Sherman Negro Oddity-"Uncle Remus, ........ Medley Overture-'A Cluster of Preach
 ers'' .......... ...... ...... ......... .Beyer March-"The Winning Card" ..........Vet
 INTERMISSION. March-'"The Stag Pary,' ....... ....Lewis "Uncle Dooley's Hornp.pe Serenade. Hall Overture-"Ideal,' .... .... ........ Daniels March-'The Cuban Star ............... Hall Selection-From Norma ........ ...Bellini Finale-NationaI Airs ... ...............
 PHIL MEMOLI, Director.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30

rious lapels and deep pockets / wonder
what there Is In a deep pocket that the
average woman should find it so enticing
a thing.
we VIII take the coat first This, open
irohted' mad a long-tailed basque round
ed OH from the hips in the most approved
fashlon, and right round its entire length
went TOUR rows Of that marvellous ma
chine stitching in silk OF its own hue. A
ueep rounded collar graced IL az the back.
ana In front II boasted square Tevers.
each and all machine stitched. The cuffs
were small gauntleted ones, also ma
chine stitched, and il was lined through
out with black and white checked silk.
the same silk going 10 fashion the
blouse. which, Of necessity, was 20 be
worn with it, the coat being open-fronted
There was nothing remarkable about
the blouse. OF course, ii was tucked
front and back and sleeves-but a pretty
touch Of color was introduced by a big
bow OF cerise silk, placed exactly under
meath the chin | must own 20 liking that
bow immensely. The bodice, which comes
next in the order Of things. was severely
plain pointed back and front and tight
fitting. y scroll-like design in fine silk
braid ran up and down on either side Of
the front and round the plain high COL
lar-band. this latter rejoicing I'm an in
ner linen collar and bow Of white silk,
by way OF finish The driving coat was
exactly what a driving coat should be
OF a sack shape, and lined throughout
with silk of its own hue. which. though
il was Of exceeding thinness. yet added
materially TO the warmth of the gar
ment in question. I think have already
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30

10 study them, and feel that a new waist
does not yet necessitate a new skirt. A
skirt now is a serious matter. and how
women are going TO manage their extra
ordinary length not only al the back, but
AT the sides and front, remains 10 be
seen.
Investigating new neckwear. We find
that linen collars and cuffs are replaced
by those of white foulard spots or figures.
They are mounted on a stiff lining and
stand washing quite well.
Boas which are seen 80 much on the
street are now frequently worn In the
house on chilly afternoons and evenings,
and are Of course. very becoming. The
white net ones spotted with black are
perhaps the daintiest Of all Nearly every
thinr in the neckwear line, whether OF
net 1feta. or mousseline de sole, is
edged with narrow ribbon. put on plain
or gathered. Cascade knots Of lace dot
ted with crimson or gold spangles are
new and very beautiful. Never has so
much fancy lingerie been employed for
ladies' neckwear.
To revert 10 gowns let me tell you of
an exquisite CONNECTION haillng from
Paris. and intended for autumn wear.
This was of pale biscuit-coored face
cloth. The skirt was Of a generous cut
as TO length but tight with marvellous
tightness from the waist 10 the knees;
thence It fluted outwards, and was adorn-
ed by innumerable rows Of machine
stitching OF upper garments this model
possesses no less than three, I'm addition
to a shirt First there was a coat; then
came a tight-htting bodice; lastly. there
appeared a long driving coat, with glo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30

said that the material composing the
gown under consideration was Of very
light make OF face cloth. But to go on.
the sleeves were OF the coat shape, but
sufficiently large 20 admit Of their being
slipped on comfortably over another
coat If need be- They terminated In deep
cuffs Of their own material. beautifully
stitched. The lapels were broad and ma
chine stitched. and there were four pock-
cts. two on each side, with machine
stitched lids" Apropos. too. of this
stitching. It also went the entire roun6
of the coat. even the hem bearing 1t
four rows a little less than three quar-
tiers Of an inch apart. A charming hat
had been provided for wear with the
open-fronted coat and blouse. This was
of checked straw and velvet in black
and white There was a ruching and fan
shaped bows Of the checked silk en-
ployed to fashion the blouse, plume OF
black feathers at the side; and, / sup
pose. by way Of carrying out that note
Of cerlse Just under the chin. at the back
a big bunch Of cherries Of just that pre-
else hue.
Talking Of a special hat naturally
brings one to the subject of headgear.
There is not much that is new as regards
the shape OF these. TOques have it all
their own way. and a very pretty way
it Is. too. As to the trimmings. odd as 1t
may sound. flowers are TO be fashionable
garniture for our forthcoming felts.
These have already made their appear
ance In Paris and are catching on; so,
OF course. we are. I suppose. bound to
receive them here with open arms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30
The blockade of the Confederacy.
baltimore Herald)


The blockade OF the Southern Con-
'ederacy, from 1861 TO 1865. constitutes
story not familiar to the average
reader. but IL *, nevertheless. one fun
of historical Importance and thrilling
romance.
Had IL not been for the success OF the
blockade. thus completely isolating the
Ioniederacy from the markets of the
world and effectually preventing her from
securing necessary supplies. 1t Is ques-
uonaDle whether the National Govern
ment would have been able TO maintain
us supremacy and to bring the war for
the Union TO triumphant conclusion.
II Is indeed, the contrary opinion OF
the statesmen Of that period that a fail
ure or the blockade would have brought
TO the Richmond government that much-
coveted foreign recognition. and conse-
ooent active Intervention and aid. which
would nave rendered exceedingly doubt
iol the nnal triumph OF tho northern
@rns' butsequent developments have In
iae', shown that European governments
weis awaiting that very issue. thns 81.
testing The wisdom OF President Lincoln
~ oecarlng blockade, and his insIs,-
'nes IN making II effective.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30
The Little Brown Church.
40 Id Dlsnatch.l

Come 10 the church by the Wild WOODS
Oh! come 20 the church In the Fale.
No church Is so dear 10 my chi 'looe
As the little brown church IN TIE dale'
Come 20 the church by tho wild WOODS
There lies n man that ! love 50 wei,
He gently sleeps beneath the weep'Ns
willows.
Disturb not his rest In the den.
Come 10 the church by the wild wooos'
Near where the Wild flowers bloom
When the last farewell hymn VIII %
chanted,
/ will rest by his side IN the tomb
X. J.. j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30
II the baby 1. Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old ana well-Iried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
Tor children teething. lt so0thes tI'
child. softens the gums. allays Sl pain.
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents . eotu@
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30

had to put into port for a reht immediate
ly before the battle came on
With such examples as these befof'
them Britlshers could scarcely be eXpe g.
ed TO express excessive admiration at 10
gallant deeds OF well-born Americans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30

l. Lavender taffeta blouse, with gui-
pure yoke, black velvet waistband, and
embroidered galloon trimming.
Z. Coat bodice OF brocaded otter col
pred velvet, with plain velvet vest.
3. Elegant bodice OF uncut velvet.
ruby and cream, with bias bands of
White satin on edges. Cream guipure
Toke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-30
SKIRTS

/. Old rose silk bodice, the front cut
into two loops on each side. Fitted
vest and cuffs of striped silk.
2. Coat bodice OF violet cloth, with
bias bands of velvet. Vest of brocaded
silk, and velvet crayat.
3. kuby silk blouse. with velvet col
lar and trimming OF fancy galloon.