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caught the child's clothing. It survived but three hours.

caught the child's clothing. It survived but three hours.
 Correspondence of Fayette Sentinel: The North River and New River Missionary Baptist associations are contemplating the building of a Baptist college at Berry, and we have it on good authority that two Of Tuscaloosa county's substantial citizens will contribute s1,5OO to the school.
 From the Opelika Post The residence belonging to Mrs. Willis in which Mir. ". l.. Golden lived, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night at about half past 1 o'clock The fire had it's origin in the Kitchen, having caught from the stove pipe. MT. Golden was out of the city, but large crowd gathered and considerable amount of the furniture in the front rooms was saved. The house was complete loss, however. though the active response of the fire department saved the houses near by from burning. There was light insur- ance on both house and furniture.
 From the Evergreen Courant: One day last week Jeff Salter was killed at the residence of Mir. Tobe Pritchett, by Deputy Sheriff Neville. of Monroeville, who had a warrant for his arrest. The information we gather about the killing, and circum- stances which led to it are as follows: MT. Salter was passing through Monroeville and dropped in at three different stores to buy cents worth of tobacco and pass ed counterfeit dollars at each place. When it was detected by the merchants that the money was counterfeit, warrants were at once issued for his arrest and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriffs w. c. and D. L. Neville who followed him to the house where the killing took placee. He refused to be arrested. but the off, cers seized him and he pulled loose from them and got gun that was in the rack over the door when one of the deputies shot him, the ball passing through his head He was instantly killed.
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MAYOR WEAKLEY PULLED.
The Florence Reformer Violated One of the
 City Ordinances.
special to The Age-Herald.


 Florence, Ala, March 12.-Oficer Ander- son of the city police force evidently be- lieves that "what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander,' and last night arrested Mayor John B. Weakley and All derman ONeal for riding bicycles after dark without the regulation lamp. Mayor Weakley proved too fleet a wheelman for the policeman, but the alderman from the First ward was captured right in the act and both were notified to appear before the city court this morning.
 Mayor Weakley was, of course, incompe- tent, and the cases are still held up against them pending the return of Alderman Phil lips, who is chairman of the finance com mittee and next in authority to the mayor. Both the officials will undoubtedly be fined. The bicycle law was passed some two years ago, but has never been rigidly enforced until the past few weeks, and no one has as yet been made to feel its effects. Chief Ldpscomb has given warning that no one shall escape from the law hereafter. Much amusement has been had at the expense of the two officials.
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NEWS OF THE STATE.

fCentreville Pres: The Six Mile school building which was totally destroyed by fire some months ago, has been rebuilt, and completed, all but painting. It is a handsome and commodious building, and is credit to that section of the county
 From the Troy Journal: A sad death was that of Eddie Johnston, who was burned to death at his home near Taren- tum some days ago. He was but years old. He was in the field with his parents where they were burning grass, and fire
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POLITICAL NOTES
 THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Attalla's election resulted in the election of D. A. Hughes for mayor. He received 149 votes against 42 for R. r. Mcconnell and 46 for J. P. Stewart.
 The race for circuit judge between J. B. Talley of Scottsboro and J. A. Bibro of Gadsden is a very warm one. The race Is for the democratic nomination. The cir cult consists of Jackson. DeKalb. Etowah, Cherokee and Franklin counties.
 In Cullman county, O.. s. Roden is warm ly supported by his friends for circuit clerk.
 J. w. Nelson is seeking the populist nom- ination for clerk in Cherokee county.
 The Fourth Judicial district affords the warmest sort of a solicitorship race. The contestants for the democratic nomination are B. M. Miller and Messrs. Quarles, Pitts and Taylor.
 A. A. Evans and A. H. Aston, both of Barbour county, are candidates for the cir cult judgeship of their judicial district.
 R. M Douglas has withdrawn from the race for representative of Marengo county.
 J. A. Johnston is a prominent candidate for probate judge in Cullman county.
 David D. Shelby expects to be the re- publican candidate for congress In the Eighth district.
 w. A. Radney Is fayorably mentioned for probate judge of Randolph county.
 D. G. Jones would like to represent Bull lock county in the lower house.
 R. D. Spragins, who was a candidte for probate judge of Madison county, is now candidate for state senator.
 It is stated that the populists of Barbour county will not nominate candidates for county officers.
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MOZLEYS LEMON ELIXIR.
 4 Pleasant Lemon Tonic,

For bilhousness, constipation and ap- pendicitis
 For indigestion. sick and nervous head ache.
 For sleeplessness, nervousness and heart failure.
 For fever chills, debility and kidney dis eases, take Lemon Elixir.
 Ladies, for natural and thorough organic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
 Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of lemons, combined with other vegetable liver tonics, and will not fail you in any of the above named diseases. 50c and $1.00 bottles at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga
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MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEAR. NCE.
J. c. Stewart Left Home and Has Not Since
 Been Seen.
Special to the Age-Herald.

New Decatur, Ala, March 12.-His friends and family here are distressed over the mysterious disappearance of J. G. Stewart, who left here last Tuesday, cross ing the river into Limestone county, and not being seen or heard of since. Stewart is a man of somewhat advanced years, and lately lost his wife, and her death is believed to have preyed upon his mind until it become unbalanced. It is feared the man has wandered off and become lost or made way with himself. His dis appearance is the more distressing, as he leaves several small children unprovided for
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HIS FOOT CUT OFF.
Ed James, SwItchman, Badly Hurt in tn s-e 1. & N. Yards.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Decatur, March 12.-While running to make a flying switch in the Louisville and Nashville yards this afternoon, Ed James, a switchman, tripped in a frog and fell. Before he could regain his feet the car, which was running loose to the switch, struck him just as James was crawling from the track.
 His foot was cut off and the man was otherwise badly bruised and knocked about. Medical attention was given him at once, and at last accounts he was resting easy.
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Al fhe Capitol.

am in my seventy-third year. and for fifty years I have been a great sufferer from indigestion, constipation and bilious ness. have tried all the remedies adver- tised for these diseases, and got no perma- ease assuming a more severe and danger our form, became very weak, and lost flesh rapidly I commenced using Dr. Moziey's Lemon Elixir. l. gained twelve pounds in three months. My strength and health, my appetite and my digestion were and vigorous as I ever did In my life. ~ L. J. ALLDRED, Door-keeper Ga. State Senate, State Capa-
 tol Atlanta, Ga.
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Entries for Monday

First race. three-quarters of a mile, purse-Surveyor. 1O4; Texas Belle, 93 Tran guilty, Annie Cook, Topper, 100; Direct Toulon, Scornful, 102; Swift, 103; Deposit 105.
 Second race, one mile, selling-Briggs, Gladiola, Belle of Niles, Jack Hayes, 9i; Ovation, Dorothy H., 96; Battledore, Bob Clampett. sS; Mrs Al Farrow, 99; c. s. Bush, 102; Ava, Cave Spring, 105; Amber Clint 106; Clan Campbell 1OS; Alamo, 110.
 Third race, one mile, selling-L. T. Ca ton, Jolly Son, 101; lila, 102; Minn1a Price, 103 Jim Hogg, Lieu Ann, Wells /treet, 1O5; Carrie Lyle, 106; Sauterne, High Test, 10S; Robert Bonner, no; Van Brunt, Ill.
 Fourth race, mile and twenty yards, handicap-Brighton, 96; Elkin, 100; What Next, 106; Tabouret, 9S; Albert s., 97; Ma bob. 96; Glenmoyne, 1OS; Octave 103.
 Fffth race, thirteen-sixteenths of a mile, selling-Henrica, 100 First Ward, 104; Min nle Murphy, 101; J. M B., 103; Terramie, Hbernia Queen, 1O4 Cherry Flame, 105; Jim Flood, Dave s., 109; Bombardon, no; K. C.. Il.
 Sixth race, three-quanters of mile, sell ing-Valle, Mary Will, Belle of Corsica, Mary Kessler, 102; Usher, 104; Ben Videre. Udah, Tachus, Nikola Tesla, Sir Dick, Laura May. Gov. Bushnell, Raymond, 107; Delgado 109; Corelli, 112.
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the promptness and firmness that it's inn- portanee demands. It Is to be hoped that the next general assembly will be composed of such material.
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Bandman & Hochstadter tn

Sandman & Hochstadter, the tailors, 2l2 2lst st., control the exclusive agency in this city for Hart & Oberndorf, the fashionable Chicago tailOrs, and desire the patronage of the public. Suits from $13.50 up: pants from $3.5O up.
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MOzIey'S Lemon Elixir.

Is the very best medicine I ever used for the diseases you recommend It Tor, ana I have used many kinds for woman's MRS S. A. GRESHAM,
 Salem N. c.
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Wanted-Cheap for cash, l cash register, l iron safe. R. E. ORR & CO.,, GrOcers,
 22O N. Twentieth St.
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Moz,ev,s Lemon Hot Drops

Cures all Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness,, Sore Throat Bronchftis Henforrhage, and all throat and lung diseases. Elegant, relia- ble. ,-.-. 1,.,,,o,.,a T
 Twenty-five cents at druggists. Prepared
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. 9-23-91t.
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Wanted-Cheap for cash, l cash register, l iron safe. R. F. ORR & CO.,, GrOcers,
 22O N. Twentieth St.
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Attallas election resulted in the election of D. A. Hughes for mayor. He received 149 votes against 42 for R. r. Mcconnell and 46 for J. P. Stewart.
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From the Uniontown Herald.
 The papers are reviving the discussion of a constitutional convention As we have frequently remarked, the constitu- tional convention is just what this state needs, and needs badly
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Press and People Everywhere Are Appreci-
 ating Its Importance From the Tuscumbia North Alabamian. Two candidates for the nomination for representative The people should know how they stand on a constitutional conven- ton.
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From the Gainesville Banner.

The question of a constitutional conven- ton and a change of the present public school system will come up before the next legislature. Let Sumter send up two strong and honest men to grapple with these important questions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
Mr.. Smiths absolute Fads."

The new superintendent of our city
schools announces that he will abolish
the absolute fads" that infest our
school curriculum and will see that all
attention is given ''to the essential
studies" A bill of particulars should
accompany this announcement. What
are the absolute fads?" And what
are the essential studies?" We await
with a keen curiosity and interest the
development of this new policy backed,
as we are assured it will be, by the full
strength of that portion of the school
board which put the new superlntend-
ent in office.
In the absence of precise definition
by the superintendent of what he re-
CARDS as absolute fads," we are left
to surmise what they are from the
views he has occasionally expressed
since his arrival here from that re-
markedly progressive state, Missouri,
five years ago. He assumed at once
a position of antagonsm to the Me-
chanic Arts branch OF the Central
high school, hostility that resulted in
the separation Of that branch of the
high school. If this conjecture is &C
curate. we may expect to see the Me-
chanic Arts school closed and its pupils
RENTED to "the essential studies"
We are compelled to assume that the
somewhat prevalent notion that it is
desirable to have the best of teachers,
those possessing, in addition to the
art of instructing, an aptitude for it.,
and that youth are especially fortunate
who fall under the influence and guild
ance of such teachers, is also fad"
Wise parents, solicitous for the well
fare of their children and imbued with
this notion, endeavor to get their chill
dren under the care of such teachers
where school, like our Central high
school, with several teachers for each
study, admits of a selection. But this
must be one of these absolute fads,'
for we have it on the word of one Of
these mothers that she was assured
by our superintendent, when principal,
that it would be far more advantageous
for the boy to have a poor teacher be-
cause OF the greater spur there would
be on his industry and studiousness
and tine greater his success if he rose
above the impeachment. This indicates
that exceptionally good teachers are
'fads." to be abolished
Possibly our kindergartens are
"fads," either absolute or relative, in
the opinion of the new superintendent.
We do not say he so regards them, but
we infer it from his environment We
know that Mayor Doran so regards
them, and we know that he made the
appointments to the school board with
a view to his own denomination and,
incidentally, to the change in superin-
tendents. We know that McCardy-as
we have noted, there is but one Nc
Cardy-so views them, for did he not
inform the chamber of commerce that
k1ndergartens were a humbug, because
children in them could not read. nor
even count to twenty? And is not Nc
Cardy the whole push?" In common
with good many people we shall
await with, we confess, anxiety to see
If the kindergartens are also among
the condemned absolute fads." And
there are others.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
The Pembina Hoodiums.

Unfortunately there is no other means
Of Furnishing the hoodlums of Pembina
than through an expression of indig-
nant public opinion for their unpatri-
otto conduct in trampling into the mud
the Union Jack with which, In COM
pany with the Stars and Stripes, the
Canadians of Emerson had decorated
their wagons and crossed the line to
participate in the exercises of Me-
mortal day. No other outcome of this
war is more significant, more hopeful
or more pregnant with promise for the
future than the quieting down of ami
mosities between our people and their
kinsmen across these divisional lines.
AT time when continental Europe
is openly expressing it's antipathy to
the great republic; at a time when it
was only the refusal of England to
join them in armed interference thaz
prevented our humiliation or a greater
war, it comes with all the ugliness of
treachery and the meaning Of disloyaI-
ty to thus receive the evidence of
friendliness from our sympathetic cou-
sins over the line. Possibly there are
those claiming to be American citizens
who see this friendliness with aver
sion, who would prefer to see the two
great common-tongued nations by the
ears; but, if there are such, they are
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
Private Use of Public Funds.

We have not found much to admire in
Assemblyman Reardon or to approve of
IN his official acts, but in blocking, even
II temporarily, the insertion of Horst's
opening wedge, he performed a public
service. Let the precedent be once set
that the public shall not only paw for
the services of it's bonded officers. but
shall also insure itself against their
dishonesty, and it's extension will be
rapid. Ihere is no reason why any
other officer, required by law to give O
bond for the faithful performance of
his duties, should have to provide the
security at his own cost and trouble
While the city should pay premium
for securing the safety of it's funds in
the city treasurer's custody Once be-
gun, the practice will extend beyond
elective and appointive officers and ap-
ply to all those cases where the city
eXacts security. Contractors of all kinds
for street paving, sprinklfng. garba 90
gathering, lighting, will ask with ms
lice why they should provide bonds at
their cost when the city provides Sc
cur1ty for its other servitors at its own
cost. The logical end will be reached
when there will be added to the annual
tax budget another item, so nanv
thousand dollars to pay premiums to
safety bond companies for insuring the
city against loss from dishonest en-
pIoyes or defaulting contractors
The insidious approach is now made
by way of the mayors contingent fund.
money placed at the disposal of the
mayor to be used in his sound discretion
for the public benefit. Liable to abuse
as such funds are, abused as thew
sometimes are when weak men have
their custody, we doubt if ever a mayor
made such prostitution of the fund
to a purely private use as is that now
proposed To take s1.7O0 of public
money to pay the premium on a bond
which the law requires the treasurer
to furnish without cost to the public ia
clearly a use of public money for pri-
Vate purposes. We are surprised that
the city attorney has given it the sane
ton of his office. The check Mr.. Rear
don has given the scheme is but tenn
porary, as he retires next week, and
the movement expects enough support
from the new members to carry II
through.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
THIRD LEAVES MOBILE.
Smelling Troops Have Started for the
Front.

Front.
MOBILE, Ala, June 3.-The forward
movement from Mobile began this af-
ternoon. The first part of the Fourth
army corps to leave camp was the Sec
ond cavalry, followed by the Third in
fantry and the Twentieth infantry.
The troops marched to and through the
city to the wharf front, where the af-
ternoon and part of the night were
consumed in taking passage on the
transports.
The disposition of the troops is as
follows: On the Mattewan, the Twen-
tieth infantry, Troops T and D, Second
cavalry; On the Saltwater, Troop A.
Second cavalry; on the Morgan, Troop
G., Second cavalry; on the Breakwater,
the Third infantry, Gen. Bates and
staff, Gen. Bates having command of
the expedition; on the Arkansas, wagons,
teams, etc.
The men are jubilant over going to
the front. They had become quite
weary of camp life, and are anxious to
meet the enemy. The general impress
sion among the men is that the eXpedi-
ton Is bound for Porto Rico.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
EPlsTlES TO ST. PAUL.

About o'clock last evening W. c. Read.
the real estate man, walked slowly up Fourth
street reading a newspaper and turning
around every few steps and looking down the
street. When he got to the court house he
took a good look down the incline and then
sat down On the railing. AL Friend came
along and spoke to MIR. Read, and went on
about his business Friend returned in a
half-hour or so and Read was still sitting
there reading and occasionally glancng down
Fourth.
Going to stay there the rest Of your Ii e?''
inquired Friend, with some show of POPULARITY.
Waiting for that blamed cable" said
Read. Friend sneaked on down the street
and Read might have been sitting there vet
but that he found the item in the paper which
told about when the cable stopped and why.
And he incidentally put Up prayer for Read
as he logged along up to Ninth.
Two girls met on Fourth. They had both
rode down on the Selby loop, ard one OF
them was at sea as to where she might
catch the car to go home. She asked the
other:
How do you get on the cabe?"
Why, you step up" said the other, sweet
ly, and then they went off in different direc-
tons.
81 know what's the matter with Red
Griffin remarked the wise man who stands
at Fifth and Wabasha afternoons to give the
ladies treat. He's just naturally hoodooed.
He ought to change his name. It's the letter
G that he can't get away from
How do you make that out?" asked an
acquaintance.
well, here is this trouble about his rum
shop He goes dublin along for several
months and beats etery sort of game they
can put up. and when he thinks he can't all
it along any more he gees to trial and elects
to be tried by jury. Every man on the Jury
has name that begins with G. There were
only eight of them and their names were
Gotthauser, Goss, Gibbs, Griggs, Gilbert an
other Gilbert, Graves and Gilmore His
own name starts off with G, and the law
yers split couple of HIS among themselye.-
Hearn and Hall. The hoodoo' must tavs
stopped working for minute though Cor the
jury only disagreed instead Of soaking Red, -
George A. Finn chief clerk of the state
land department, has always denied Celtic an
cestry and traced his allegiance to the Prince
of Wales. in spite of the fact that a majority
of his contemporaries have detected strong
Irish traits.
George recently moved from Carroll street,
comparatively near town, out to Merriam
Park. and when asked the reason therefor,
explained follows:
Carroll street was not Irish enough l am
row Feronia avenue. and the house faces
backwards on Lake Irish.''
The Philistine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION
VIII Probably BE Brought Up in the
House Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, June 3-PresiGent
Mckinley discussed the question of
Hawaiian annexation with several rep
resentatives who were in conference
with him today. He told them that it
was of the utmost Importance that the
two houses of congress take prompt ac-
ton on the resolution. He added that
he had received assurances of a ma
Jorrty of the senators who would vote
Tor annexation, and was confident that
1T would become a law. 1t seems to be
the general impression that it would
be brought up in the house next Tues
day on the call of committees This
plan was presented to Chairman Hit,
of the foreign affairs committee Mem
bers Of that committee are of the opln-
ion that the resolution may be gotten
through in two or three days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
ORDER OF YOUR NEWSDEALER
TODAY,
Price, . Gents.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Struggle of Members TO Have PEN
siOns Granted.

StruSSIe Oh members to Have PEN
sions Granted.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The house
today consumed much time, but with
out result, considering a. bill to au-
thorize the president to restore to his
rank and duty Maj. Joseph w. WhaIn.
paymaster in the army who was sus-
PENDED in 1890, upon half-pay. until
1914, through court-martial PROCEEDINGS
and executive action
Mr.. Talbert Dem, S. c. by unani-
nous consent proceeded to speak Cor
twenty minutes in opposition to A
bond issue, as proposed in the revenue
bill.
Forty-nine private pension and relief
bills were passed, and at 2:40 the house
took a recess
The evening session was devoted TO
bills granting pensions and correcting
military records. Among those acted
upon favorably was one pensioning
Nancy Berger, of Pennsylvania, l05
years of age, the widow of a soldier of
1872. More than sixty bills were con-
sidered. 1t being considered as prob
ably the last pension session of the
present session of congress, there was
great struggle of members to have
their respective measures taken up.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04
ONLY ONE BATTLESHIP.
SPANS Fleet at Cadiz Not Very For
midable.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 3-Ac-
cording to reports, the feet of Spain
consists of battleshiD Pelayo, the
armored cruisers Carlos V. and Alfonso
Kill, the auxi larry CT uissrs Rapido aud
Paiiriota the cruisers Ciudad de Cadiz
Leon XIII, Buenos Ayres and Antonio
Lopez, several auxiliary cruisers of a
smaller type than the Rapido and the
Patricia, the torpedo destroye:s Audaz,
Prosperinia and Destruotor, and pos
sibly the armored cruiser Cardinal de
CiSnerCS.
So many misleading reports regarding
the composition and strength of the
Cadiz fleet have been circulated that
it is almost impossible to refer to it's
composition in more than general
terms. However, there is only one bat
tIeship in the Spanish fleet and she is
not very formidable.