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The age-herald., 1898-07-02
lAkIER- FLOYD.
Marriage of Popular Young People at 0pelka
 --PolItlcs in Lee County

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Opelika, Ala, July Ed Lanier of the Western Union Telegraph company and Miss Belle Floyd, both of this city, were united in marriage last evening at 7:3O, and left at once for Atlanta, Chattanooga and other points. Both of the parties are well known and justly popular here. and have a multitude of friends, who wish them much happiness.
 The political situation in Lee county is the worst mixed in years. Lee is one of the hardest counties in the state to locate po- litically. Sound money, free silver popu- lism and republicans are all contending for the mastery, and 1t is quite likely that some combination will be made that will surprise everybody.
 The populsts have a ticket in the field, so have the free silver democrats, and 1t Is fine one, too. The goldbugs and repub- licans may put out one July i, and then things will be lively. Lee countys elec- tions are always the closest in the state. The independent vote this year will be the uncertain element in the contest.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
THE NEGRO COMPANIES.
Two Complete and Another Being Raised in
 Montgomery County

Special Dispatch to The Age Herald.
 Montgomery, Ala, July LA surgeon of the United States army arrived today and commenced the examination of the negroes who have enlisted in Dr. J. J. Hunter s company. There are 150 of them and they are a well selected lot.
 The officers of the company will be as follows: Captain J. J. Hunter; First Lieu tenant, Taylor Scott; Second Lieutenant, J. Albert billiard. MT. billiard Is the city editor of the Evening Telegram and is well known in Birmingham, having been em- ployed for several years, during boom times, as a reporter on the Birmingham newspapers.
 Gaston Hunters company is also ready for examination. MT. Hunter is one of the most prominent young attorneys in the state and he will make quite a sacri- flee to go to war.
 George McGough is rapidly filling up his company, which will be the third negro company from this city under the second call. His lieutenantS are Messrs. Will Screws and James Drakeford.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
PROSPEROUS FLORENCE.
Location There of Machine Shop and Oil Mil
 Now Practically Assured.

Florence, Ala, July 1.-The location at Florence of a large cotton seed oil mill and large machine shops is now practically as sured. The cotton seed oil mill will be one of the largest plants of the kind in North Alabama. This pant will be established in time to use next falls crop of seed. The machinery for the mill will cost from $15,- GOO to $20, 900 and will be modern and up-to- date. c. w. Ashcraft, who is interested in the enterprise, has ascertained by inquiry. that there are in the neighborhood of 10,0 ,000 tons of seed available in this county at an average price of s6 per ton and alS,ut .O00 tons could be brought from the other side of the river
 The machine shops will not be so large an industry as the oil mill, but it will be an important one. The company is to be capitalized at $10,000, 5000 to be paid in Machinery to the amount of $4 900 will be put in and three-ffths of the stock will be taken by the citizens. The business league and citizens generally are deeply interested in the location of these plants and every encouragement is being offered the pro- motors. ..t.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
LITTER FROM
 JOE WHEELER Writes to a Personal FriSnd at Florence From Bai- quiri, Cuba,
Special Dispatch to The Age-Hefald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Hefad
 Florence, Ala, July 1-Writing from Bali quiri, near Santiago de Cuba, to a personal friend in this city, General Joseph Wheeler says:
 '.I rode about eight miles yesterday, pen etrating the country about four miles from the sea. The road to Santiago is a very good military road. Bananas and cocoanuts abound and the growth of all kinds is so luxuriant that it is difficult to leave the road at all except in certain elevated places, hich are quite open or only have scrubby growth The Spanards have block houses at various points along the tkfet of If Tfosf fnlIeSs beyona ifsssg places ;6 ss we approach. I do not think there ars more than eighteen or twenty thousand Spanish troops in the province and prob ably less that ten thousand in the city of Santiago
 Cuba is not so entirely different from other countries as people make out. Our horses are so weakened by the trip that we cannot get them off the ships and make a general forward movement to San- tiago for about two days. l suppose you know our cavalry are dsmounted, having come without their horses as we could only bring enough animals for transportation General Miles will send our horses as soon as possible. If I had them I could sws ep through the island. Soon after getting ashore I sent the flag to the First Volun- teer cavalry and had it waved on a high eminence. All the ships answered by bow ing their whistles"
 | Generaliu Wheeler's letter bore date of June 23 and came by way of New York, bearing the Brooklyn post mark.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
Rollins Institute, Virginia.

Rollins Institute, six miles from the city of Roanoke, is one of the educational insti- tutions that have made Virginia famous in the field of learning. It was founded in 1S42. and has steadily grown in capaci- tyfi scope and reputation. Today it ranks with those schools for young women which command the entire confidence of parents. Since 1870, the school has grown too large to be limited to Virginia patron age, so that all parts of the union are now represented by pupils. Besides the thoeough ,edntationa work accomplished by means of ten courses from which the student chooses, the institute has unusual natural and acquired advantages. It is in the valley of Virginia, region possessing a climate uneXcelled for healthfulness. and mineral springs of famous health giving powers are on the grounds. There are 300 acres of land surrounding the buildings which are utilized for outdoor sports. The ffty-sixth session will begin September IA, 1898. %%*
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
The Fourth at Florence

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Florence, Ala, July 1.-The Fourth Of July will be goriously celebrated in Flor ence An immense crowd is expected from all the surrounding country anG prepara- tons have been made for the entertain- ment and amusement of fully 5,O00. \ free barbecue will be served at the fair grounds and various amusements will be provided there for the crowd. Fourth of July ora- tory will be strongly in evidence, and among the orators will be Governor Joseph r. Johnston Governor Johnstons oration will be the oratoricaI feature of the day and a strong drawing card. There will be races at the fair grounds, in which some of the fastest horses of this section will be entered.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

that the acquisition of that territory would compel the United States to construct and maintain at enormous expense a powerful navy and perhaps maintain a large stand ing army. ''It may lead the United Stetes to build great navy" said he. q hope to God it will. l will welcome the day when our navy will be so powerful that TO nation of the world will even dare to offer us an insult.'
 The conference report on the bill to in crease the efficiency of the quartermas- ter's department and to increase the eff fiency of the subsistence department were agreed to.
 In beginning a legal argument against Hawaiian annexation MT. Mallory, of Florida, said the question involved a new departure iH governmental policy, an in- crease in our army and navy and the es- tablishment of a system of government in a colony of the United States which never heretofore had existence. He maintained that the resolutions presentd were funda- mentally wrong and ought not to be adopted.
 MT. Mallory quoted a decision of the supreme court handed down by Chef Jus tice Marshall to show that territory could be acquired either by conquest or by treaty but neither mode of acquiring terri tory was indicated by the supreme court.
 At 5:05 D. m. the senate went into eX- ecutive session and at $50 p.N m. ad- jOurned.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
THE WAR LOAN.
The Issue of Bonds Has Been Subscrbeo
 Many Times Over.

Washington, July 1.-Inquires at the treasury department elicit the informa ton that the total proposals for the new gov ernment loan of s2OO,OOOOOO aggregate $780, 100000. Of this amount there have been received and absolutely accepted subscrp- tions for $500 and less, $4O,OO0,OO
 Subscriptions in amounts over $500, sub- ject to future allotment, $250, 1000 ,OO0.
 proposal for round lot at premium of per cent, s10O 100000. Two syndicates propositions for any part or all of the bonds offered, s2OO, ,OOO OOo each, s4OO 900 ,OOO.
 These syndicate offers and this offer for bonds at a premium are not in the regular form, although they came from entirely re- sponsible sources, and no lotmen't will be made in either case. It is expected that heavy subscriptions will increase in num- Der with the beginning of the month. Saw ing banks deposits will probably be realized to a considerable amount, as the six months interest period is July 1, and withdrawals now can be made by the depositors without sacrificing any interest.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
STORIES OF RELIEF. F.
Sg >.s'2e~ Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkhann.

Mrs. JOIN WILLIAMS, Englishtown, II. J., writes <N2ssVA -3sse;as"s
 DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I cannot be. gin to tell you how I suffered before taking your remedies. was so weak that could hardly walk across the floor without falling. had womb trouble and such bearing-down feeling; also suffered with my back and limbs, pain i9 womb, inflammation of the bladder, piles and indigestion. Before I had taken one bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound felt great deal better, and after taking two and one half bottles and half box of your Liver Pills was cured. If more would take your medicine they would not have to suffer so much"
 Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East St., Warren, Pa., writes:
 ''DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I have suf- fered with womb trouble over fifteen years. l had inflammation, enlarge ment and displacement of the womb. I had the backache constantly, also headache. and wes So dizzy: l had heart trouble, it seemed as though my heart was in my throat>at times chok- ing me. l could not walk around and I could not lie down, for then my heart would beat so fast l would feel as though 1 was smothering. l had to sit up in bed nights in order to breathe. I was so weak 1 conld not do any thing.
 1T have now taken several bot ties of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta ble Compound, and used three pack ages of Sanative Wash, and can say l am perfectly cured. do not think could have lived long if Mrs. Pink hams medicine had not helped me. |"
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
"OlD SLEUTH" BRUMBY
Will Employ His Detective Talent in Hunting
 Down Spaniards.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Ala, July 1.-The Mobile ne- gro company was accepted yesterday by the state war department and it came as A surprise to the many friends here of Wm. V. Brumby, formerly city editor of the Advertiser, and now managing editor of the Mobile Herald, to receive the an nouncement that he had been made first lieutenant 'Old Sleuth," as Brumby is familiarity known in newspaper circles, is full of patriotism and action, and it is be- lieyed will lead his pack of black Spanard- hunters into the thickeSt of the fray
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
GANG OF THIEVES RUN ID EARTH
Deputy Johnson Succeedsin Cap- turing Some MuchIy
 Wanted Men.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Opelka, Ala, July Flor some time the northern section of this county has been infested with a gang of gamblers, mur- derers and incendiaries and all efforts to capture or identify them have failed.
 It was known that a murderer from Cedartown, Ga., and one from Anniston, Ala, were in the gang. A $250 reward had been offered for several of the gang but no one could locate them. They have maintained a reign of terror for some time, the last crimes charged to them being the burning of the home and barn of Hon. w. c. Thomas, president of the East Alabama Fair Association. For some time ex-Dep- uty Sheriff J. M. Johnson has been on their trail and yesterday ran the gang to earth and surprising them captured them all. They are now lodged in jail in La fayette and some of them boast of their crimes. Johnson will receive the rewards.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
Death of Mrs. Thomas Hobart

Mrs. Thomas Hobart wife of Conductor Thomas Hobart, of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and mother of Leonard Hobart, the popular cashier at the Morris hotel died yesterday morning at o'clock at her home in Decatur, after short ill., ness. Mrs. Hobart was a woman of many noble qualities and her death will prove a sad loss to large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral will occur in De- catur tomorrow afternoon.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

ABSTRACT co.
 Alabama Abstract Co.,, FOOT 1st Ave. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONER5. Smith & Montgomery Book X Stay Co. W. H. Owings, 2105 2d Ave. BICYCLE DEALERS.
 Riddle, Ledbetter Cycle Co.,, 321-3 goth St BARRIERS.
 N. Taccone, 109 18th St. Haircut, Shave and Shine 25c, N. 20th St CEMETERIES.
 The Erswell Co.,. 112 18th St. DRUGS.
 J. l.. Parker. 1913 1st Ave. Wilmington X Lynch. 1906 1st Ave. FURNITURE.
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros, 2011 list Ave. H. HerZfeld, 113-115 18th St. J. W. Trigg, PIP 2d Ave. JEWELLERS.
 E. Gluck, 107 20th St. Harry Mercer, 201S 1st Ave.
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.. THE AGE-EERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. -.

MERCHANT TAILORS.
 The Peoples Tailor. 1927 1st Ave. PLUMBERS.
 Ben F. Barbour. SIS N. 20th St. RESTAURANTS.
 Paul's Restaurant, IA 18th St.
 SEEDS. Amzi Golden Go. STOVES AND RANGES. Estes Stove Co.,. 1919 2d Ave. SALOONS.
 Custom House Saloon, 1877 2d Ave. Southside Saloon, 100 South 10th street UNDERTAKERS. The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. WALL PAPER AND ART GOODS. W. D. Colby 2Q23 1st Ave. WHOLESALE LIQUORS. H. Barnard. Sd Ave. and 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

The man worked in mnc this the years past have been employed under mother earth and half miles from the mouth of the digging great distance under the hills makes impossible for me get pure which forced the aid of During breaks machinery would become bad causing first
 great my dizziness and fapng This continued until next was pains stomach indigestion and dyspepsia Working hard naturally hearty until last had dyspep
 a SO bad suffered terrible The prescribed for but only pot worse kinds of medicine Rpans Tabules going the drug bought In days head clear stomach we no cy pepsia. These Ripans Tabules did it..
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
Saunders Leaves for Coast
l Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

HPcSi1i DiSPoeSh eo si ie FASe-iieidiu'
 Montgomery, July 1.-Dr. Saunders, the state health officer, left last nght for an- other inspection of the fever situation on the gulf coast. He will remain in that section for some time and will conduct his investigations with the utmost eau tions. He will watch the fever situation with unlagging attention during the whole summer. He is of the opinion that Ala bama will escape infection this year.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
Commuted the Sentence

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, July 1.-At the last term of the Conecuh circuit court Henrietta Taylor and Henry and John Godbold, her sons, were convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Will Taylor husband of the woman and stepfather of the men. The governor has commuted the sentence from death to Imprisonment for life
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

From the Detroit Free Press.
 He-This is the last time I will ever ask you to marry me.
 She-Do you swear 1t, Rudolph? | He-I swear it by all hold sacred
 Sbe-Then I accept.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
No Third Call Soon

Washington, July 1. It can be stated positively that the president does not con- template issuing a third call for volunteers within the next two weeks as present plans in all probability will preclude it's issuance within a fortnight, if then.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
That Land Appropriation
,ecial Dispatch to The Age-lIerald.

Florence, Ala, July 1.-The passage by the senate of the bill approprfa ting 25,OO? acres of public lands to the State Normal college in this city is very gratifying to the friends of the college. The Florence Busi- ness league has adopted a resolution thank ing the Alabama sena tors for their assist
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

l ance in having the bill passed, and asking l the Alabama representatives IF congress to | do what they can to get thu bill through i, Ihe house. tA 'Sl{f Nj .la4a.sa-.atr, ss t.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02
Last Call

Tone up your whole system for the sum- ner season by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

Read Kemper's ad. 1t will be money for you. Going out of business.
 7-2-2t
The age-herald., 1898-07-02

MT. Pettus said one of the objections urged against Hawaiian annexation was
The record-union., 1898-07-01
PEACE ovERTUREs.
No Steps Have Thus Far Been
Taken I'm That Direction.

WASHINGTON, June 30-In diplo-
matte circles it is stated that no steps
have been taken thus far in the direc-
ton of peace overtures from any quar-
ter. and that it is not likely such over
lures will come either from the Pow
ers or from a combination of Powers
until the military situation changes by
a decided victory or decided defeat.
Just why this should be awaited is not
clear, but ii is none the less said to
be an element which delays any over
lures for peace.
Most of the diplomatic representa-
tives of Powers likely to take part in
peace overtures have left the city, or
are about to go for their summer va
cations. The Austrian Minister is at
New London, Conn.,, for the summer
The French ambassador will soon leave
for a trip in the Adirondacks and to
Lake George and Lake Champlain. The
British Enbassador was to have gone
to Pequot, Conn, last Saturday, but
delayed his start for a few days. ow-
ing to a touch of rheumatism The
German ambassador will also leave be-
fore long. The Russian Embassador
has gone to Bar Harbors Me- Their abb
sence is taken to indicate that there is
The record-union., 1898-07-01
ONLY A SPANISH YARN.
Story That the Armored Cruiser
Brooklyn Was Sunk.

WASHINGTON, June 3O-No word
has come to the Navy Department from
Admiral Sampson making the slightest
reference to the Spanish story of the
sinking of the Brooklyn by shell from
the Santiago harbor defenses. As Adj
miral Sampson is within an hour or two
of reach of the cable station, and his
orders would require him to report in
stantly on any such occurrence, The
officials of the Navy Department have
no hesitation in denouncing the story IS
fabrication similar TO that gotten out
week ago from Madrid describing the
killing of Captain Evans.
The reports received at the Navy De-
partanent in regard to the collision of
the Dolphin and Newark are meager
They indicate that it took place near
Key West. The Dolphin smashed ner
stem in, filling the forward compart-
ment back to the collision bulkhead.
She is now on her way to Norfolk to be
docked, and it is expected that three
weeks will be consumed in making re-
pairs.
The record-union., 1898-07-01
WASSERMAN, DAVIS & co.
FRESNO PRoH1B1r1oN1sTs.
Hold a Convention and Place a
County Ticket in the Field.

FRESNO, June 30.-The. Prohibition
lists held their county convention in
this city to-day, placing cold water
ticket in the field. The officers OF
Sheriff, Public Administrator and Coro-
ner We're left vacant, but the County
Central Committee was authorized to
fill them.
The convention was called to order
at 10 O'Clock by County Chairman c. l.
Pulliam. A. A. Graves then offered a
prayer after which Mr.. Pulliam was
made temporary Chairman and W. w
Wharton was chosen temporary Secre-
tary.
Mr.. 'Pulliam, upon taking the chair,
delivered a short address on prohibi-
ton. t.
. The Committee on Nominations then
submitted the following ticket. each
nominee being Endorsed separately by
the convention: County Clerk, A. g.
Banta; Auditor, E. b. McCabe: Re
corder. M. Vincent; Tax Collector, J. 5.
Mccormick; District Attorney, Joel H
Smith; Assessor, A. A. Rowell; Treas
urer, ]. C. Smith; Superintendent Of
Schools, Professor C. s. Taylor: State
Senator, c. I. Pulliam; Assemblyman
Sixty-second District. c. S. Meracie;
Sixty-third. Hugh Knepper.
1t was decided to prepare statistics
showing the amount of liquor-whislsy
brandies and beer-imported into this
county, and a delegate was appointed
to ascertain the figures in each town.
The figures thus obtained will be
printed as campaign literature.
After few speeches and some dis
cussion on minor matters, the convcn-
ton adjourned.
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EFFECTS OF THE w1NDsToRM
Does q Vast Amount OF Damage to
Grain and Fruits.

BEGGS, June 30.-A forty-mile wind
storm has been raging since last even
ing, doing great damage to shrubbery,
trees, fruit and the grain crop. The
estimated loss on the pear crop will be
about 80 per cent, and reports received
from large grain ranches are that the
wheat has been badly threshed out, and
40 per cent. loss is placed thereon by
some of the most conservative farmers.
Some sections will exceed that esti-
mate. Oranges are dropping badly.
GRAIN BEING INJURED.
STOCKTON, June 30-Farmers in
town to-day report that grain is being
injured by the heavy wind which be-
gan last night and continued all day.
The grain is ready to harvest, and the
gale is threshing kernels from the
heads. The extent of the damage can
not be estimated at the present time
MUCH DAMAGE ABOUT YUBA CITY
YUBA CITY, June 30.-Much damage
was done to fruit in this section by a
severe north wind which prevailed last
night. Grain has been broken down
and shelled out causing considerable
loss.
HALF THE WHEAT BLOWN OUT.
WOODLAND, June 3O.-Half of the
wheat crop in this vicinity has been
blown out by a heavy windstorm.
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COST OF THE WAR.
Actual Cash Expenditures to Date
About $6O.OOO.OOO.

WASHINGTON, June 3O.-To-day'
financial statement of the Government
shows that the receipts during the pres
ent month will aggregate about %33.
100000, and for the present fiscal year
about $304, 800, 900. The receipts include
about 81 ,5OO,0 900, which is likely 70 be
reported tomorrow.
The receipts from customs this month
will be shown to be about S14, 800, 900
a loss as compared with last June of
about 81 100000.
The collection from internal revenue
will show an increase approxima atine
So, $50, 900.
For the entire fiscal year the receipts
from customs will amount to a little
less than S15O,OO0O00 loss as CON
pared with the last fiscal year 1897, OF
about S26, 100000 The internal reve-
nue. receipts will amount to about $40
100000, gain of S23, 100000
Up to this time the actual cash ex-
peditureS on account of the war amount
to about S60,O00,00O.