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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
Existing State Of Affairs, He
says, Merely Suspension
of Hostilities.
VARIOUS COMPLEX QUESTIONS
compensation Wanted for the
Public Buildings and the
State Lands.
.MAISo Insists That the Fall OF
Manila Must Not Effect
Negotiations.

MADRID, Aug 20.-1t Is rumored the
4uxeaument will instruct tho Cuban
commissioners to present strong case
for tho recognition of Spanish claims
zfor compensation for the cession OF
public works in Cuba, the comrensa-
stion to take the form Of saddling upon
ACubs the bulk OF the Cuban debt exist.
ling IA 1895.
El Liberal publishes remarks made
Ay Senior sagasta on the diplomatic
and political situation, quoting the pre-
.rmier a. follows:
~From legal point Of view the pres
.ssnt state Of affairs IL not peace nor
"~Esx. but merely suspension Of hos.
sss2lowed rs to dispel better the OBJ
~,sourity Of the situation, but the United
sSeates declined TO agree to our making
~ stop further In advance.
lin Cuba. besides evacuation, there
sramains other problems. Spain
May Abandon Her Sovereignty
e.sver the greater Antilles, but there
WAA x0haAu Cuo QuoSCAOu u eOAACoS ouU
:sau our properties. There are law suits
Nhecore the tribunals affecting the inter-
"aasts Of the Spaniards. When aud
where will these be decided? In Ha.
'vana, where large number Of Grim.
finals have been condemned by the
Spanish tribunals, what is to be done?
Then there arc other questions for which
-wre have to fix basis for discussion
.z1Hd agreement regarding the Philip
pines. Besides these and other prob.
,Aems Of great Importance there is q pro.
.!li1ninary question to be discussed. Ac.
~4eording to international law . suspen.
.sion Of hostilities has been signed and
tho surrender Of Manila ought to have
no legal efficacy. How will that prin.
sciple be understood by the United
Stated This causes Us much anxiety
and we give 1t great attention, but We
are still awaiting the information de.
snaanded from General Jaudenes, which
has not yet reached Us on account OF
4she difficulties of communication be.
nwsen Manila and Hong Kong"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
Hifsy-s>ssso Iowa ssus Hon,

yifsy.so0oad IoWo oo0S B0m0.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 0.-The score
tary Of var has ordered the Ffty.sec.
ond Iowa regiment now in camp at
Chiokamsuga, to proceed at once to
Des Moines. L., whore they eventually
will be mustered out.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23

Five ChiIdres Probably Drowned.
P1TTsBURo, Aug. N.-A cloudburst
up Saw Mill run aused q tidal wave
in that stream and endangered the
lives OF dozen persons. Five chill
drsn are missing and arc supposed to
have been drowned.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
aovtpr Phi,.d.lph,a,. sier.

Moving Philadelphia Siet.
CH1cKAMAUaA PARK, Aug. M-The
Philadelphia hospital train. sent to
carry home tho sick Of the First Penn.
sylvania regiment, left the park at 600
for Philadelphia.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES

Retrenohment the Order In All Branohos
Of the Army.
WASHINGTON, Aug. @.-Retrenoh.
mont In nearly all branches Of the
army 10 following close upon the oessa.
ton Of hostilities. Notably 10 this the
case In the ordnance, quartermaster
and engineer bureaus, where the need
for the supplies required and the men
employed for tho exigenoies OF war no
longer exist. In the ordnance bureau
the force at the various arsenals 10 to
be reduced in all cases where it can be
accomplished without detriment to the
service.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
SLAUGHTER CONTINUES.

Fighting In Southern China Between
Rebels sad Imperial Troops.
LONDON. Aug. 20.-Ths Hong Kong
correspondent Of The Times says the
slaughter in Southern China continues.
Corpses float past WI Chau daily. Two
hundred rebels, who had entered Ta
Wong Kong. were defeated by General
Mawho who killed 100 Of the rebels
and took ~ Of them prisoners. The
gentry In the districts Of Paklan and
Wungun daily send to the magistrate.
between 10 and 20 rebels for execution.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
Lieutenant Persh,ns Promoted.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10. -Lieutenan'
John J. Pershing, Tenth cavalry, ha
been promoted to be major of volun
teers. Lieutenant Pershing was highly
commended IN the report of Genera.
Wood for gallantry and courage at thu
)attle Of Ell Caney. He had previou.
lighting experience, having been will
General Miles in the Wounded Kne,
fighting campaign in South Dakota.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
Mopsrtl..d vvca. the Flshe.

Ntw YORK, Aug. s0.-"Kid" Mo.
Partland of this city and Otto Zeigler
Of Philadelphia fought IS rounds before
tho Atlantic club and Charlie White,
tho referee. decided in favor Mozart.
land
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23

T NJ. ROBERTS, Physician and sur.
IL. geoA. NJ. D. Philadelphia. Pa. L. r
6. c., London. England. Speciality; nose
throat and ear.
RHODES BLC<>K, LITTLE FALLS, MINI
Residence at Hotel Buchanan.
Office hours to II a.. M. to and to
p. m. Telephone.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23
MEDICAL.

n c. TRACE, Physician and Surgeon.
~. Lindbergh Block. Otiice hours from
side OF Fourth street, south of Oak street.
~Surgeon to N. p. r. r.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-23

DR. MILLSPAUGR, Physician and Sur.
~ Reon. Office In Flvnn's new block
Office hours to p. M, and to p. m.
Residence corner Third street and Third
avenue southeast Telephone at residence
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
HIGDON'S REGIMENT
 ABOUT COMPLETE
Birmingham Rifles Win Honors on Being First in Readi-
 ness to March.
snecIal to rhe Age-Herald.

Mobile, Ala, May 17.-The eleventh com pany of the First regiment Alabama vol unters was mustered in this afternoon at Camp Clark. It was the Florence Rifles. Only one company, the Talladega-Pratt- City volunteers are yet to take the oath. But forty recruits are now needed and they are expected to arrive tomorrow to com plete the First regiment. Sixteen came in today from Birmingham, and six from Selma. No intimation has been given of where the regiment will be sent after mus tering. Very likely it will be moved to Gem eral Coppinger's division encampment and there be equipped
 In the Second regiment today the Gulf City Guards, Jackson volunteers and Troy Rifles were examined, losing on aver age thirty per cent. Recruits are coming in, however and the physical examinations are being rushed. One company is needed to complete the Second regiment, and it seems now that the company expected from Tuscumbia has hunked. TherR are several over the state ready to take it's place, but just which one will be accepted the gover- nor has not stated.
 At an unusual hour last night the bugles in the First regiment sounded assembly. In jiffy the volunteers turned out, many of them thinking perhaps, that the Spanish fleet had entered Mobile bay, or that they were going to be sent at once to Cuba. But it was only a test call, and proved most satisfactory. In fourteen minutes the entire regiment was aady to march. The Birmingham Rifles won the honors by re- porting under arms and in campaign out fit in six minutes.
 As has been predicted in these dispatches Governor Johnston today appointed Captain w. w. Brandon, of the Warrior Guards, Tuscaloosa to be major of the Third bat talion of the Second regiment. Captain Brandon is receiving congratulations on all sides It is not known yet who will be his successor as captain of the company.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
DULL DAYS OF WAITING.
Does Not Affect the Spirits of the Regulars at
 Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, May 17.-The dull days of waiting seem not to effect the spirits of the officers and men in the United States camp near Sprin Hill. The weather con- tinues perfect, there having been no rain for nearly two weeks, but the temperature has risen almost to summer heat No com plaint is made on this score. The men ex- pected to find 1t much hotter.
 General Coppinger received today his or der to command the Fourth corps here. Captain Charles Wilcox, assistant surgean, arrived today from Fort Bliss, Tex, and has been assigned to the Third regiment. Fifteen horses, in charge of Captain J. D. Alesshire, arrived today for the signal corps from Lathrop, Mo. Equipment of the recruits of the Second cavalry have been received and were distributed today.
 In the way of exercise the Eleventh and Twentieth regiments made a march of nine miles and return this morning, fully equip ped for service, leaving at GAS and getting back to camp at 0:3O.
 The transport steamer Matteawan is taking on a quantity of forage for the cavalry. -
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
ONTeZUMA COMMENCEMENT.
Interesting Exercises Held at Close of the Scho-
 lastic Year.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Optcldl u Ie <ASS-iltidiu
 Bessemer, May 1.-The commencement exercises of the Montezuma university have just closed.
 The commencement sermon was preached by Rev. R. D. Wear of Birmingham and the baccalaureate by Rev. E. H. Hawkins of East Lake. The theme of the former was "The Pre-eminence of Christi" that of the latter, "A Misspent Life.'' Both serA mons were specially strong and appropriate to the occasion, and were preached to very large audiences.
 The graduating exercises were held in the university chapel, and were we'll attended. Rev. George L. Jenkins delivered the an- nual address. His subject was Aesthetic Education" The addres was all that could be desired.
 After some appropriate remarks by Presi- dent Lovett, the following students received diplomas:
 Theo. W. Johnson of Shelby county, bachelor of arts.
 Miss Lura Viola Hill, of Bibb county, mistress of English literature.
 Miss Daisy l.. Marbut- of Jefferson county, mistress of English literature.
 Notwithstanding the smallpox, the Monte- zuma has scored another successful year. and the outlook for the future Is bright.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
ENJOYABLE OCCASION.
Tin Wedding of MT. and Mrs. Gray Celebrated
 at Sheffield.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Sheffield, Ala, May 17.-One of the most enjoyable social functions of the season was the celebration of the Tin wedding of MT. and Mrs. Jeff J. Gray at their beau- tiful home in Columbia avenue on Monday evening The stately trees in front of their home were hung with many colored lights The entire house was brilliantly lighted and fine string band discoursed sweet music during the entire evening"
 Mrs. Gray was assisted in receiving her guests by her sister, Miss Celia Walton, of Nashville, Tenn, and her cousin, Miss Fan- ny Walton, of Nashville, Tenn, and Mes- danes J. J. Garrett, A. A. Adams and B. G. Dryer, of Birmingham, Ala. Each of the ladies were elegantly gowned and by their many charms and graces made the guests who were composed of the elite of Sheffield and Tuscumbia, spend a hap py evening.
 The presents given to MT. and Mrs. Gray were numerous and pretty. At 10 o'clock the dining hall was thrown open and de- licious ices and berries were served. Miss Alice Miller in a most gracious manner presided over the limeade bowl, which was placed under bower on the lawn. MT. and Mrs. Gray are exceedingly popular here, and many and hearty were the wishes of their friends for many happy returns of the anniversary of their wedding. MT. Gray looked the happy man he is as the proud possessor of one of the handsomest wives in Alabama, and the finest furnace in the south
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
0PELlKA ITEMS.
Rev. Purser Called 10 the Pastorate of the
 Baptist Church.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Opelika, Ala, May 17-Rev. John F. Pur- ser, a prominent Baptist divine of New Orleans, has been called to the pastorate of the Baptist church here, and has &C., cepted, preaching his first regular sermon last Sunday. Dr. Purser's brother, Rev. J. I. Purser, of New Orleans, was called last year, but was stricken with yellow fe- yer and died. The baptists here have been without a pastor for some time, though they have one of the finest church edifices in the state
 An old negro named Woodruff, happened to singular accident here yesterday. While leaning on his fence he was stricken with apoplexy and dropped His head caught between two palings and he was found hanging there dead.
 Many new and elegant residences arc going up in all parts of the city.
 Dallas Smith, Jr., of Opelika, a nephew of Mr. Julian Bingham, of Birmingham, left Sunday for Mobile to join the army.
 Postmaster Smith, who was appointed by President Mckinley last fall, was de- feated in the senate yesterday when a vote was taken on his appointment MT. Smith has been in Washington some time. The fight over the postoffice here has become a matter of local history, while all Alabama knows of 1t. No one here knows how the matter will turn out.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

account being substantiated by eye-1it- nesses who told MT. Marshall.
 It seems that Hayes is a quarrelsome ne- gro, and did not bear the best of repufa- tion. This morning, as the two negroes were going to work, Hayes told Ali Phil lips that his (Phillip's) dog had got in bis spring. and that he was going to kill him.
 Phillips made reply that that was nothing to kill the dog about, that when the dog got into his grub some months ago he had told him to kill him, but any dog was likely to get in the spring. Hayes then said he would either kill the dog or whip his own CT, and a quarrel ensued Both negroes were on mules and Hayes jumped down and seized big rock. He is six foot, power full negro while Phillips is of medium height Swinging the rock around he struck the latter who by this time had got his pocket knife out. Phillips made a swipe for his assailant's neck with his knife and severed the jugular vein.
 Hayes fell to the ground. the blood spurt- ing from the terrible gash in his throat, and expired in few minutes.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
Transports Arrive at Mobile to
 Carry Supplies to Cuba.
IN CHARGE OF CUBAN JUNTA
Arrangements Made by the Government for the Invasion of the Island Soon to Be Car ried Into Execution -Cubans
 Confer With Officers.
Special to The Age-nerald.

Mobile May 17.-An important expedi- tion to Cuba will leave this port within the next twenty-four or forty-eight hours Fifteen thousand guns and several hum dred thousand rounds of ammunition will be shipped to the insurgents.
 Several days ago The Age-Herald an- nounced the arrival of party of promi- nent Cubans in Mobile. Soon after their arrival O carload of war material came in over the Mobile and Birmingham rail- road from one of the government arsenals This car was sidetracked out of town, and tonight is placed closed to a wharf up the river.
 General R. Rodriguez, Louis Moreau and J. l.. Cunningham, the representatives of the Cuban junta are in charge of the ex- petition. They have been in constant com munication with the war department, and General Rodriguez is frequently at the army depot warehouse in consultation with Major Pullman. quartermaster.
 Today three steamers, the Clearwater, Yumurl and Managua, arrived in port. The Clearwater has been painted the leaden- gray war color, and it is believed she will carry the expedition That all three steam CTS have been, or will be, chartered as transports there is little doubt.
 There are twenty-five Cubans here ready to accompany General Rodriguez and Gen eral Coppinger will send detachment of regulars to make the landing. The crews of all of the three steamers mentioned are familiar with the Cuban coast. In the army warehouses here ten train loads of provisions are stored, and food supplies will also be included in the cargo with which to feed the starving reconcentrados. The ship ments from here will be started at the same time as others from Tampa, when the army of invasion will make it's descent upon Cuba following out the plans made by the government some days ago.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
THE SUPREME COURT.
Decisions Rendered and Orders Granted Yes
 terday
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, May 17.-The following de- cisions wehe handed down by the supreme court today:
 Brckell, c. LA. J. Wadsworth vs F. P. and C.. I. Dunnamf appeal from Shelby circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Mcclellan, J.-John Thomas vs. the State of Alabama; appeal from Conecuh circuit court, reversed and remanded, Cole man, J., dissenting.
 Coleman, J.-Clarence Derrick vs. Pol lard Bros, appeal from Hale circuit court i; affirmed.
 company vs. E. Fiebleman, appeal from Jefferson circuit court, reversed and re- manded, Brickell c. J., concurring in the reversal of the court in reference to some of the questions discussed in the opinion.
 The following orders were granted:
 w. J. Walling ct als., vs. Morgan Coun- ty, from Morgan circuit court; continued by consent.
 John H. Davis, administrator etc, vs. B. J. Russell, ct als., from Limestone chancery court; continued.
 Decatur Land company ct als.. vs. Sid- ney H. Cook, executor, etc., from Nor gan chancery court; continued.
 J. H. Livingston vs. J. J. Cudd from Morgan circuit court; continued.
 Walter B. Robinson vs. Margaret Alli- son ct al., from Madison circuit court i; continued by consent
 Milton Humes ct al, vs. Mary J. Scott, from Morgan chancery court; summons for severance, etc.
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany vs. Sallie M Bouldin, adminisratrix etc., from Morgan circuit court: submitted on briefs.
 W. H. Oldacre vs. J. B. Stuart, from Morgan circuit court; submitted on briefs on motion to strike and on merits
 F. s, and D. R. McGlathery vs. Richard son Bros. Co.,, from Morgan chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 F. M. Miller ct al., vs. W. M. Morris ct al, from Morgan chancery court; sub mitted on briefs
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER.
Dr.. C. B. Ashe Appointed Upon Application of
 C. F. Enslen, of Birmingham.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Alat, May 17.-The Sheffield City company has been placed in the hands of a receiver, Dr. c. B. Ashe, of Sheffield, being named as receiver. The receiver was appointed by Chancellor Simpson, upon application of C.. F. Enslen, of Birmingham. Enslen has a judgment against the com- pany for eight thousand dollars
 The Sheffield City company is the success or of the old Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal company. The old company, during the boom, was the greatest factor in the up- building of the town, and spent hundreds Of thousands of dollars in locating fac- tories in the town and in beautifying the place. Several years ago the company was reorganized Its assets consist of stocks, notes and unimproved property.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
SUGAR PLANTERS
 E
 OF LOUISIANA
Are in Birmingham Making Full Examination of This
 District.

E A number of sugar planters from New Orleans were in Birmingham yesterday be- ing shown the coal resources of the district and the facilities possessed for handling 1t.
 In the party were J. Mcbride, Victor Mey- CT, Gen. W. J. Behan, Joe weill, Reginald Dykes, Jr.; H. N. Berthelot, F. w. Nich- oils, George F. Anderson, c. T. Yermi ant Edward Herndon. The party was travelling In private car and they were in charge or superintendent Frazer, of the Southern and F. A. Grider, sales agent of the vir- gin1a and Alabama Coal company
 The object of the visit is to show these Louisiana capitalists the exhaustless re- sources of the district, and the advantages possessed by Alabama coal for steam pur- poses.
 The Southern rail, eld has splendid facili- ties for handling coal to New Orleans and other points on the Mississippi river The mines are situated directly on the railroad and from here to Greenvile. Miss. by rail Is an easy trip. The barge line from there on down the river is almost perfect, and coal can be shipped from here to New Or leans in very few days, as against the weeks required to get coal from Pennsyl- yania, where most of the coal used by the Louisiana planters is obtained.
 This barge line is operated by the South ern Railway and of course it is to their interest to build up that section of the country as much as possible. Superintend- ent Frazer accordingly invited number or these planters a few weeks ago to make the trip with him through the Alabama coal fields, and those gentlemen mentioned above accepted the invitation.
 After remaining in the city a short while, the party went yesterday over to Green- vile to see the transfer of coal from the freight cars to the barges. They will re- turn soon to Birmingham to examine more fully the inexhaustible coal supply of the district.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
AIabama's Press Association Guests at the
 White House.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Washington, May 1.-The Alabama Press association called in body this afternoon at the white house, and were given pleas ant reception by the president. He re- ceived them in the east room. They were accompanied by the members of the dele gation in congress, who introduced them. The president had a pleasant word for each and made a most agreeable im- pression.S
 The members left tonight for Philadel- phia where they will witness the launch- ing of the Alabama tomorrow. Miss Nor gan and Senator Morgan left this after noon. They will be the guests of honor at banquet after the launching.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
AL pIsoRDERs OF THE LIVER.

Observe tho following symptoms, result ing from diseases of the digestive organs: Constipation, inward piles, fullness of blood in the head, acidity of the stomach, nausea, heartburn, disgust of food full- ness or weight of the stomach, sour eruc- tations sinking or fluttering of the heart, choking or suffocating sensations when in a lying posture, dimness of precipitation; yellowness of the skin and eyes, pain in the side, chest, limbs and sudden fushes of heat, burning in the flesh
 A few doses of RADWAY'S PILLS will free the system of all of the above named disorders
 Price, 25 cts. per box. Sold by all Jug gists or sent by mail
 Send to DIR. RADWAY & CO.,, lock box 365 New York, for. Book of Advice.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
Through Rates

From the New York Weekly.
 Patron Qn western railroad station)- Gimme ticket to Gulchtown.
 Ticket Clerk-Yessir. Seven an half
 Pa,tron-Seven dollars and a half to Gulch- town? Why, that's only a few stations from here. Ticket Clerk (sharply)- -sevenahalf. live ly now.
 Patron-Don't want 1t. Give me a ticket to China by way of Gulchtown.
 Ticket Clerk (briskly)-Here you are, sir. Five dollars.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
KILLED A NEGRO.
Farm Hands Quarrel and One of Them Is
 Killed.
Special to The Age-HeraId.

Selma Ala, May 17.-Another negro has gone to his last reward.
 This morning Mir Charles Marshall, of Hagen, about fourteen miles from this city, brought to the jail here Ali Phillips, who had killed one Sydney Hays, about 5 o'clock.
 The negro Phillips, after killing Hays, walked down to MT. Marshall and gave himself up, asking that he be taken to Sel- ma He was seen shortly after his arrival and tells a straight tale of the killing, his
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
They Failed to Pass
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Florence, Ala, May 17.-Ten of the Flor ence boys who volunteered their services to their country, and went to Mobile with the Wheeler Rifles, returned yesterday, having failed to pass the physical examina- tion. Fifteen in all of the Wheeler Rifles failed to pass, the other five being from Tuscumbi aand Leighton. Those who re- turned to Florence yesterday were: Bur nett Smith, Will Hart, Harry Whitehouse, Eugene Wyley, G. H. Marks James White, Emmet Coburn, John Futrell and Charlie Kelch.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
A Smile

From the Richmond Dispatch.
 Some men are like flowers" said the good Samaritan, as he lifted up the pedes- trian who had been downed by banana peel.
 How is that?' ruefully asked the as- sisted wayfarer.
 Because they are sometimes raised from slips was the reply.