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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
Must End Cuban War by May !

London. March 13-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Morning Post says:
II am able to assert on the best au-
Woodford originally intimated that the
United States hoped and expected that
Spain would re-establish peace in Cuba
before March L. of this year. Recently
in response to Spanish representations
the United States extended the time tC
May l. Both governments refuse to
describe this intimation as an ultima
tum to Spain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
London Graphic Still Suggests Arbitration

London. March 1.-THE Daily Graphic
cditorially suggests. this morning that
there is time still remaining that can be
utilized to negotiate for agreement to re-
fer the Maine matter to arbitration to
ascertain the true facts and to decide
as to the nature of the indemnity if any
be due to the United States. England
says the Daily Graphic would symDa-
thize with war for the liberation of
Cuba. but if the United States goes tn
war it must ne in just cause and after
every effort to secure an honorable peace
has been exhausted"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
Movements OF the Fleet.

Key West, Fla. March 13.-The bat :
tleship Iowa arrived from the Tortugas,
this morning, and is anchored off here.
The torpedo boat Dupont sailed, this
morning. with mail and dispatches for
the fleet at Tortugas. She will relieve
the torpedo boat Porter at the Tortu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
Pushing Work on the Big Guns.

Bethlehem Pa. March 13.-The Beth
leh~l Iron Co. has received orders to
push all government iron work as yet
unfinished on the 100 10-inch and -
inch guns and carriages and the force
Of skilled mechanics in all departments
is working day and night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
ITCHING PILES.

ANY one who suffers from that ter
rihle plague, Itching Piles. or from
Eczema, Will appreciate the immediate
relief ana permanent cure that comes
through the use of Doan's Ointment.
1t never fails. Free Samples at Cha:.
X Partridges. opposite postotiice, Au
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
Spain Must Rely on Herself.

Paris, March 13.-rhe Tennis saws.
Spain does not deceive herself when She
counts upon the sympathies at least Ia
tent of European governments bur il
would be Il mistake for her to expect amy
effectual support from either Great Bri-
tain or the Triple Alliance. Before all
she must rely upon herself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
CONTINUED on page 81

Cured cough left afterlung feverwith
two bottles. Mrs. Lizzie Burns, Bar
clay, Sangamon Co, Ills. writes as
follows: Il think Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup is truly an excellent remedy for
coughs left from lung fever. as two
bottles entirely cured my daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
Troops for Sandy Hook.

New York. March 1@.-The work of
Transporting troops to the Notifications
about Sandy Hook will begin tomorrow
morning. AT Governors Island. today. it
was said that the batteries ordered there
would ne cncamped before nightfan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14

The plan for sending north from Seat
tie. the government reindeer has all been
changed. Capt. Robinson was notified
Sunday that the entire herd would be
sent to Pyramid harbor together with all
the I.apianlerS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-14
The Queen Goes to Cimiez.

London. March 13.-Queen Victoria
is at Cimiez, today. Her Majesty is in
her usual health.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
FEES OF TIE CANDIDATES For Entering the Democratic Pri-
 marieS Fixed Last Night. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Will Be Accomplished By House to House Enumeration of All White Voters
 Other Important Arrangements.

The committee on arrangements author ized by the county executive committee of the democratic party and appointed Mon day by Chairman Gillespy, met last night in the office of Dr. Gillespy for organiza- tion.
 J. B. Gibson was elected chairman and B. A. Thompson, secretary and treasurer The other members of the committee are Dr. G. W. Brown, D. R. Copeland and w. T. Kennedy H. R. Dill who was orgi- nally appointed on the committee could not serve and w. T. Kennedy was appoint cd in his place. Dr. J. s. Gillespy was also present at the meeting last night.
 The most important business transacted last night was the fixing of fees for the various candidates who are to be voted for in the coming piramarieS. These fees are as follows:
 Candidates for probate judge, $10O.
 Candidates for senior judge of the city court, $60.
 Candidates for associate judge of the city court, $i0
 Candidates for judge of the circuit court, $50.
 Candidates for clerk of the circuit court, $S5.
 Those fees must all be paid by midnight of March 21. This is also the final date for candidates to enter their names for the primaries. Fees should be paid to the treasurer
 Arrangements were also made last night for the registration of the white demo- cratic voters in the county. man will be sent from house to house and an accu- rate list of names will be obtained of all white democratic vcters The names m each precinct will be arranged alphabetl- cally and printed, and copies furnished to all the persons entitled to them. This IS des~e in order to prevent all unfairness, such as one man voting in several pre- cincts. "repeating" as it is called
 The committee authorized The Age-Her- aid to state that the secretary MT. Thomp- son, is now ready to receive the lists of election managers from each candidate. From these lists the committee will select managers agreeable, as far as possible, to all the candidates. Should any candidate happen not to be represented at polling place he may authorize in writing one of his friends to be present. at that polling place, but not to act as a manager of 1t.
 The plans for holding the primary, which were adopted by the executive committee last Saturday, will be printed this week and distributed to all the candidates and man. agers.
 There was some talk in the meeting or de- vising way to charge entrance fees to the candidates for the positions of delegate to the county convention. Of these there are said to be a large number.
 The committee adjourned to meet at o'clock Thursday night.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
PROPERTY OF PRISONERS.
How to Dispose of the Odds and Ends in a
 Problem.

At the city jail is to be found an interest ing collection of articles taken from the prisoners, stolen goods recovered by the officers, and things found and left at po- lice headquarters to be returned to their owners.
 The collection contains pistols, knives, shot guns, razorS, trunks, valiSeS, forks, spoons, crockery of all sorts, tin pans, gro- ceries, cartridges hats, caps, shoes, socks, clothing and various other things too num- erous to mention.
 There are enough weapons to equip arsenal; enough crockery to supply boarding house, and enough miscellaneous stuff to start young couple up in house. keeping.
 The goods gradually accumulate until box is full, which is then nailed up and stored away.
 The question naturally arises, what Is to be done with all this? There is provi- sion in the city code as to it's disposition. Some time ago an ordinance was intro- duced in the city council providing for a periodical sale of the stuff, the proceeds to go to the sick and injured policemen or their families.
 This ordinance was reported on adversely by the judiciary committee on the grounds that nothing like the real value of the goods would be obtained by a. public sale.
 In the course of time the goods will take up all the available room at the jail, If the pile continues to increase.
 Warden Walton says that sometimes en- tirely worthless things are found and brought to the jail and left there to await the appearance of their owner They lay around for months. and are perpetually in the way. The authorities are afraid to make way with them, as the owner is liable to call for them. Nine times out of ten they are never called for, and go to increase the pile.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
THE GRIND OF THE COURTS

The criminal court grand jury, which has been in session just two weeks today, yesterday returned its second batch of in- dictments.
 Will Fane and Aaron Bradley were in dicted on tho charge of murder in the first degree.
 Stella Pierce, Jeff Franklin and Sarah Jones were indicted on the charge of grand larceny.
 Oother indictments were returned and placed in the hands of the sheriff for exc cution.
 The investigation was resumed and the jury will. probably conclude its labors this week.
 In the City Court.
 In the city court the case of the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad Company vs. J. O. Wright, damages, is on trial.
 In the second division the following busi- ness was transacted:
 H. c. Milled vs. Mrs. A. l.. Powell, con- tinued.
 Alabama National Bank vs George c. Ball. judgment by default for $2O9.25.
 J. T. Glover vs. Sixteenth Street Baptist church, judgment by default for $1S0.
 Mary Parry vs. T. s. Smith; J. s. Mitch ell vS. b. o. Smith.
 Milner & Kettig Company vs. W. J. Lunsford ct al; Mrs. L. s. Oliver vs. H. C. Lefoy, dismissed for want of prosecu- ton.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
"JUDAS MACCABEU'. '"
Preparations for the Presentation of HandePs
 Great 0ratario.

The oratorio Judas Maccabeus,' which will be presented at Temple Emanuel on the 17th of this month, is considered by critics to be the masterpiece of the great Handel.
 The chorus practice was listened to by an Age-Herald reporter last night, and it is needless to say that the music is entranc- ing.
 The chorus is under perfect control, and at the sign of Professor Guckenberger, the capable director, the great tones thun- der forth, in turn sweetly thrill with soothing cadence. The chorus sings ten numbers, besides duets and trios, which will be rendered by the soloists.
 The choruses are as follows
 'Mourn, Ye Afflicted" 70 Lord, Whose Almighty Power" And Grant Leader Bold and Brave" Hear Us,' Hail Ju- dea,' "Wretched Israeli Resolved on Conquest; or, Glorious Fall" "We Hear" See, the Conquering Hero Comes" "Sing Unto God"
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
BOYS PRACTlClNG HARD.
Getting in Trim for Game Against Chatta-
 nooga.

The Birmingham Athletic Club Basket Ball team is practicing hard for the game with the Chattanooga Athletic association in in Chattanooga next Friday. The team is being coached in team work, the lack of which H handicapped the team at the re- cent game in Nashville. The result of the game last Friday, in which Nashville de- feated Chattanooga by score of 19 to 4, has tended to encourage the home team greatly, and they are expecting decisive victory over Chattanoga in the game Fri day night
 The team will leave for Chattanooga early Friday morning, and French, Redd, McDonough, Dean. Underwood, Jones, Fletcher and Professor Miles will make up the party. Warren, who Is laid up with a very game knee, will go if possible. The team will have an opportunity to practice on the Chattanooga court before the game, which will be of great advantage
 Immediately after the Nashville game, in which the Nashville crowd roasted Profess
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART Will Ridgley, Negro at Birm-
 ingham Rolling Mills, AS RESULT OF A QUARREL With Jerry Cross, Fellow Employe, Over the Possession of Shoyel-The Mur-
 derer at Large.

Jerry Cross and Will Ridgley, both ne- groes, employed at the birmingham rolling mill, became involved in a quarrel over the possession of a shovel early yesterday morning. and as a result of the difficulty Cross lies dead with a bullet through his heart.
 The negroes were employed on the night shift, and during the early hours of the morning the dispute over the shovel be- gan. After heated discussion in which rated, but it was evident that bad blood still existed between them. A few minutes before 6 o'clock, previous to quitting time, they met again in the old pudding mill and the quarrel was re- newed. One word brought on another and in short time the men clinched and a struggle ensued.
 Suddenly Ridgley drew pistol and fired four shots at his opponent at short range, three of which took effect. Cross fell to the ground, desperately wounded and ex- pired in few minutes.
 During the struggue Ridgley got one of Cross fingers in his mouth and almost bit it off, and when the struggle was ended Cross was bleeding profusely from the wounded finger
 Immediately after firing the shots Ridg- ley fled and is said to have gone first to his home in Nineteenth street, where he changed clothes.
 The murder was at once reported to the sheriff and police departments and officers were detailed upon the case and are mak- ing a careful search for the murderer
 The body of the dead negro was removed to the undertaking establishment of the Warner Smiley Co.,, where it was found that one of the bullets had passed through the heart and the others taking effect in the side and breast.
 Up to late hour last night the murderer had not been apprehended.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

The German emperors fifth son, Prince Oscar will be appointed a lieutenant in the navy and in the army on his tenth birthday, on July 2.
 Canon Lghtwood of the Catholic cathe- dral at Corfu was murdered recently in the Sacr1Sy Of the church by a young Greek who had been denied admission to the priesthood.
 Vice Admiral MalSarow of the Russian navy is on his way to this country to book into American ice-breaking ferryboats. The Russians want to keep some of their harbors open dn the winter
 Columbus Alexander, who has just died at the age of 61 years in Alexandria, Va., was one of the four jurors who stood out for the acquittal of John H. Surratt, charged with participation in the assassi- nation of President Lincoln.
 No less than three M. A. gold medals of the London university are in the hands of members of the Moulton family. The late Dr. Moulton won this distinction in mathe- matics in 1856, and his brother, MT. John Fletcher Moulton, followed his example In 1868. MT. James Hope Mouiton, a son of the late headmaster of the Leys. won the same distinction in classics in 1885.
 The Stained-glasS window to be placed in St. Paul's Episcopal church, Richmond in memory of Jefferson Davis will be unveiled on Easter Sunday. Some well-known cler- gymen win be invited to preach, and an appropriate musical programme wim be rendered Dy the vested CnOlr. 1ne W1nuOW will bear the following inscription: ''To the glory of God and in memory of Jeffer- son Davis president of the Confederate States of America. Born June 3. 1908; died December S. 1SS9." The amount necessary to pay for the window has all been sub scribed.
 All the earlier presidents were horseback riders. Washington was undoubtedly the best rider among the early presidents and he enjoyed the exercise greatly. He had came general of the army. and wos too old presidency, but before that he was one of the most enthusiastic fox-hunters in a fox bunting country. His diary relates how he cut fox paths through the woods at Mount Vernon how he "catched' three foxes in, one day and how much interest he took in his pack of hounds.
 As Caro,us Duran comes this way from. across the water, it is said that Augustus St Gaudens will leave America, and trans- port his studio to Paris. Leaving art out of the question, says the New York Press. it is without doubt the question: of money which influences them both. Not finding here encouragement in surroundings or material results, St. Gaudens turns to Paris with hopes for finding both there. Carolus as he is affectionately and intimately called by his devoted followers and patrons. is hardly coming here for art so it must be for the money St. Gaudens is leaving behind It is said that both Mrs. Jack As- tor and Mrs Henry Sloane will be painted by the brush which is so well accustomed to transferring to canvas the subtle charm of beautiful mondaines.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAv0R.
Reduced Rates Announced by Railroads to Dis-
 trict Convention March 26-27.

One and one-third rate fare for the round trip has just been announced by the rail- roads to the Birmingham district conven- tion of the Christian Endeavor Society, which is to meet here. March 26 and 27. This is a great thing for the convention, and that there will be big crowd in at tendance is now assured.
 As announced before by the Age-Herald, the principal feature of the programme will be the address of Dr. F. D. Clark, of Boston, the founder of the Christian En- deavor movement.
 Although it is only a district meeting, societies from all over the state have been invited, and the low rates will doubtless induce many of them to come The meet ings will be held in the First Presbyterian church.
 One fare for the round trip has just been announced by the railroads to the Interna- tional convention of the Christian Endea- vors in Nashville on May 26. It is esti- mated that 50,0O0 delegates will be in att tendance.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
BEGINS ITS REGULAR GRIND
The United States Court Getting
 Down to Work. EQUITY DOCKET SOUNDED
Four Deputy MarshaIs, Who Were Charged With Carrying Concealed Pistols by State
 Authorities Found Not Guilty.

The United States court got down to work yesterday, although the organization of the grand jury has not been completed. It is thought that this will be done, how ever, at this mornings session.
 In the case of the Central Trust company, of New York, vs. the Alabama Iron and Steel company and others, an order was en- tered dismissing the bill and discontinuing the cause as to the defendants, Naumber Kraus, Layer & Co.
 James Hanson was placed upon trial on charge of retailing liquor without a license and was found guilty. He was fined $100 and cost and sentenced to thirty days i'm prisonment in the Jefferson county jail.
 Orlando Douglass, charged with retail liquor dealing, was found not guilty.
 At the afternoon session the equity docket was sounded and the following cases set.
 Columbian Equipment company ct all vs. the Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad company; set for hearing on demurrer and motion to dismiss bill March 23.
 Mercantile Trust and Deposit company vs the Columbian Equipment company and the East Birmingham Land company; set for hearing March a. t...
 The case of Kraus- Murkel Mating com pany vs. Birmingham Cooperative Brew ing company and others in equity, was submitted upon demurrers to bill as amend ed and lief given to furnish briefs.
 In the case of Thomas r. kerjewSki ct al. vs. the Birmingham Machine and Foundry company the cause was dismissed on motion of complainant.
 The following cases which were removed from the county court of Cleburne county against persons who were former United States deputy marsha1s were tried.
 The offense charged was carrying con- cealed pistols
 John Sorrel. two cases, verdict of not guilty; A. c. Sorrell, case, verdict of not guilty; Judson Sorrell, one case, verdict of not guilty.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Of North Alabama Conference College Met
 Yesterday

The executive committee of the North Alabama Conference college met yesterday afternoon in the parlors of the Metropoli- tan hotel with the following members present.
 Dr. G.. w. Reed, chairman; Dr. l.. A. Parker, J. s. Glasgood and Rev. F. ". Brandon, agent.
 The purpose of the meeting was to con- tract for the completion of the college now being built at Owenton, about three miles west of this city on the Bessemer dunn my line.
 The chairman of the building committee has been instructed to place the material necessary for the completion of the college on the ground and contracts were closed for the completion of the work, which will be pushed.
 Rev. F. w. Brandon, the agent for the conference, has been very successful in his work for the institution and proposes to keep it up until the building is erected.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
WITH NERVE HE WAS LOADED.
George Kelley Didn't Know When He Had
 Enough Pension.

Washington, March 8.--A remarkable case of pension fraud, the latest developments in which have just come to light, has been made public by the pension office. About eight years ago George Watson. with four aliases, was sentenced to fine and m- prisonment for having drawn four separate pensions.
 At the time of his conviction he had two other claims for pension on file. Being an exemplary prisoner, Watson was discharged in June, 1896. Shortly afterwards. under the name of George Kelley, he presented a claim for pension on account of service in the Mexican war the ship Savannah, and later filed application for still another on account of service in the rebellion on the ship Pawnee.
 In this duplicity he was discovered. as a result of which he was held in Philadelphia several days ago in s1 900 bail.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09

.sor Miles. the umpire. for calling it foul to run with the ball, inc wrote to Dr. Luther Gulick. of Springfield. Mass.,- ex- plaining the situation, and asking his opin- ion. Dr. Gulick is considered the highest basket ball authority in this country. The following is his answer:
 Springfield, Mass. March B. 1S9S MT C.. Harry Miles, Birmingham, Ala: Dear Sir-In answer to your letter of tho 2Sth would say that if a man makes progress while holding the ball, it is run ming with the ball, whether this is done by lodging or in any other way
 Yours truly
 LUTHER GILICK.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. C0MER.
The Venerable Mother of Mir. B. B. Conner, of
 This City.

Mrs. Conner, the venerable mother of B. B. Conner, of this city, died Monday night at o'clock in Savannah, Ga., at an ad- vance age.
 Mrs. Conner resided with her son, H. M. Conner president of the Central Railway of Georgia and had many friends who will mourn her loss.
 She was the mother of six sons, who have risen to prominence in the com mercial, industrial and professional world
 The remains will be inferred at the family burying ground at Conner, Ala, at clock this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
POLICE COMMISSION
Held Brief Session With Only Two Members
 Present.

Messrs. Fox and McCartin were the only members present at the meeting of the police commission last night. Very little business was transacted.
 Chief Mcdonald was authorized to ask for bids for the summer uniforms of the officers. An estimate of the number re- quired and the provisions will be prepared in writing and submitted to all the local tailors.
 A number of rewards for prdsonres caught by the officers wanted in other cities were allowed.
 The patrol wagon is much in need of repairs and will be sent to the shop. An open spring wagon will be used in its absence.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
COL. A. k MCCLURE
Will Arrive in Birmingham March 24-Recep-
 ton and Banquet.

Col A. K. Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Hines, will arrive in this city on March 24 at 3:s0 o'clock in the afternoon. He will come by the Louisville and Nashville route.
 At the depot this distinguished visitor will be met by a reception committee con- sistng of Major F. Y. Anderson, chairman w. H. Kettig, R. Steiner, W. B. Leedy and Dr. w. B. Phillips. Mayor Frank ". Evans will formally welcome him to the city. An informal reception win be held at the rooms of the Commercial club and a banquet will afterward be rendered him at the Morris. After that, trip around the Birmingham Mineral railroad will be given him.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
A Man Stood In Canada and Murdered an
 American Standing on Uncle Sam's Domain.

Vancouver, B. C.. March s.-There will soon come up for trial at New Westminster, E. C., murder trial with International aspects, involving the feature of man standing in Canada and shooting another in the United States.
 On Saturday last Jack Atkinson, who