davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
The Press and Education

From the Educational Exchange.
 The fguture of educational work in Ala bama presents more promising aspect since the press of the state has inaugurated an active campaign for better schools. The work of such papers as the Birmingham Age-Herald, Evening News, Daily Ledger, the Anniston Hot Blast and other journals cannot fail to produce important results. The facts presented by these papers have already aroused interest among the people, and have directed the attention of our leg islators to the needs of the public schools of the state. The campaign has begun and should be continued; every teacher and every lover of his state should contribute his mite. The history of public education shows that success has been reached only after series of struggles. Every inch of ground has been bitterly contested by those who are opposed to public schools. We are not approaching a crisis; let all who favor educational progress unite, and success will crown their efforts. The signs of the times are hopeful. When the press of the state makes the school question an issue fore the people, more enlightened public sentiment will pervail Better school con- ditions will come only in response ito the demand of the people who support them and for whose benefit they are maintained.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
A Big Log Loss

Gadsden Times-News: To view 5000 saw logs coming down stream at breakneck speed is both a beautiful and awe-inspring scene. Such was the sight witnessed along the Coosa river last Tuesday. The Kyle Lumber company had a lot of logs on Ter rapin creek, and it was the intention to have them f1oated out to the mouth of the creek and made into a raft, but the rapid rise of the creek prevented this and the logs shot out into the river at the rate of fifty miles an hour and they headed for Gadsden and churned the river at every move The word soon reached Gadsden that 6000 logs were running wild on the Coosa and word was sent up the river to men to catch what they could. In the meantime boom was built across the river near the new furnace to catch the logs. Owing to the swift current, drift wood and other obstacles, the boom was a failure, and very few of the logs were caught. The money loss will be about 5000.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Ef1TER OFFERING
0fFruits and Flowers Many Hearts Will Be
 Made Glad.

Tho annual Easter offering of fruit and flowers by the Women's Christian Tenn perance union and the Epworth League of the First Methodist church will be ob- served as usual this year.
 This offering consists of fruit and flowers which are distributed among the hospitals, infirmaries, the poor house and prisons and among the sick and needy.
 Tho noble women who have this work III charge, by means of these offerings bring joy to the hearts of the sad and afflicted and ask that all who are in sympathy with the work to send their offerings to the First Methodist church this afternoon where committee will be in waiting to receive them. The flowers will then be made up into boquets and the fruit divided into equal portions and sent to the various Institutions
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
THE CUBAN BONDS.
Guerrero Says Only $i00,O0O Worth Have
 Been Sold.

Washington, April 8.-Deputy Treasurer Benjamin Guerrero of the Cuban republic was before the senate committee on for eign relations today. He said that only about $100 900 of Cuban bonds had been sold, and that the bonds were not on the mar ket at all for general sale The bonds brought about 40 cents on the dollar. He said the expenses of the war were paid by private subscriptions and by the returns from the taxation of the property in the portion of the island controlled by the inc surgents. Not less than $40O,00O, he said, had been collected by taxation The insurgent army general secured its supplies from the country, and all the soldiers, both officers and men, were serving without compen- sation.
 MT. Guerrero was asked about the Spaf1>- ish-Cuban bonds issued against the reve- nues of the island He replied that he did not know their amount, which report placed at $40O, 900 900, but that they were the &C., cumulation of years of deficits. Many of them had, he said, been issued to pay the cost of putting down the rebellion in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Poisoned

Luverne Journal: One of the most das- tardly murders in the annals of crime was committed in Luverne last Saturday. June Brunson, negro, was poisoned by strych- nine, alleged to have been administered to him by General Foster, Tom Myers and Liza Brunson, the wife of the dead man. As runs the story, Liza had grown tired of her husband and became enamored with the two men above named and the three concocted the scheme by which June "shuf- fled off this mortal coll" The evidence be- fore the coroner's jury showed that Tom Myers purchased tine poison. June was seen to drink from bottle of whisky given to him by General Foster, and In about twenty minutes he died horrible death. Acting Coroner Brock ordered tine stomach of the dead man to be taken to Auburn for analy- zatfon. There is evidence to prove that Liza fixed the dose; there is also evidence that at least one other negro woman had plan ned to get rid of her husband. Here is a case in which the Journal believes the jur- ors who try the issue should all be ne- groes. Let them administer justice to each other, so there could be no cry 9 race prejudice" z oa,ta,
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
One Night Only-Don't Miss It

O'Briens opera house, April il, "The Worlds Great Orators," by pr. J. B. Haw- throne of Nashville.
 This lecture has been pronounced by many who have heard it as the masterpiece of the great orator. Dr. Hawthorne's reputa- tion as a platform orator is phenomenal and those who have the rare opportunity of hearing him in this, his greatest of all lec- lures, should by all means avail themselves of the exceptional advantage. He has gen. erously agreed to devote the entire proceed ings of the lecture to the gymnasium fund of Howard college Now is your oppor- tunity not only of hearing the best lecture of the season, but of augmenting the fund the friends of Howard college are raising to fit up a much needed gymnasium. Admis- sion, 50 cents It has been decided to have no reserved seats Ushers will be at the opera house and will see that every one Is comfortably seated
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
BECOMES ACTIVE AT ONCE.
Railroads. of Chattanooga Notified to Reduce
 gg Their Rates.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, April S.-Today United States Court Clerk Ewing received message from A. H. Shaver, counsel for the interstate commerce commission, saying that the recent decision of Judge Severens to the effect that freight rats from the east to Chattanooga must be made low enough to conform with those of Nashville and other points becomes effective at once.
 The effect on the railroads will be tre- mendous. To obey the order of the court the roads must revise their whole system of rates from the east to the south and make a general change in their plan of rat ing There seems 10 be no hope for them, however, as according to the decision of the supreme court they are in contempt and liable to heavy damages if they delay longer Judge Severens, who delivered the decision in favor of the commission, will be in Chattanooga tomorrow and will at once take action to have his order carried out, N
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Land Company Elects oficers
Special to The Az

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Jasper. Ala, April s.-At a meeting of the stockholders of the Jasper Land com pany held April 6, 1898, the following di- rectors were elected for the next year: J. H. Bartlett, B. w. Coleman, J. H. Bank head, Jr., J. H. Crawford, R. Y. Lang.
 At a meeting of the directors the follow ing officers were elected: E. w. oCleman president; J. H. Crawford, vice-president; J. H. Bankhead, Jr, secretary and treas urer
 The land company is capitalized at s50O, 900 and has much valuable land in Jasper and vicinity
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
DIed Aged sa Years
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Piedmqpt Ala. April S.-The remains of John Turk, who died at Albertyille few days ago, were inferred in Goshen ceme- honors. MT. Turk was one of the oldest citizens of this community and had reached his eightyfourth year. He was an indus trious, active man all his life and unaided made a crop last year. He, with his wife, was on visit to his son at Albertville when taken sick. Mrs. Turk is also very low and is not expected recover. She is 87 years of age.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
MAYORS ELECTION.
E. E. Estes Married to Miss Maud Nash-A
 Brilliant Event.
sneciaI to The Age-Herald.

Alexandria City, April s.-The mayors election held in this city passed off quietly, the following candidates being successful:
 Mayor: Dr. A. J. Coley; Counciimen, T. w. Harris, J. w. Maxwell, G. r. Park, J. R. Watkins. W. M. Weloh, Marshal, W. A. Bailey.
 On Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock In the M. D. church, south. Mir. b. E. Ester, of Athens, Ala, was married to Miss Maud Nash, of this place. Perhaps never in the city of Alexandria City has hyme- uial occasion been celebrated with such splendor and social enjoyment. A brilliant
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
The Voters Must A ct

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The Anniston Hot Blast calls upon the people to elect men to the legislature who favor a constitutional convention. If the people allow another legislature to pass without giving the people chance to vote on the question of constitutional convention they will deserve to plod along under the present laws. The needs of the people are well and widely known and if they are not secured the voters alone must bear the blame.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

When Captain William F. Sampson was placed at the head of the navy at Key West, it was feared that there might be friction, owing to the fact that Captain Sampson was placed over the head of-sev- eral officers who, up to that time, had su- peror rank. Subsequent events have proved, however, that he was the right man in the right place.
 Captain William F. Sampson was born in New York. He entered the Naval Acad- emy in 1857, and remained in attedance un- til 1860. He began doing naval duty in lS6l and was on the monitor Patasco when she ,s sssesssssssssssesesssssesss' torpedo boat Somers recently purchased in Germany. The ram Katahdin left League island for Hampton Roads and will arrive this evening or tomorrow morning. She will probably be attached to the flying squadron. The gunboat Annapolis recent ly from Key West, arrived at Tompkins- vile, N. Y., where she will take on full supply of ammunition.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Colleg 0 in Bad Luck
Special to The Age-Herald.

OpeCIdI lU IH6 ABt-IItTdIu
 Columbus, Miss, April S.-The college seems to be in trouble all round Not only has Judge Stone refused to grant the man. damus, but the dormitory caught fire at 630 o'clock this afternoon, and had it not been for the prompt work of the fire de- pertinent it would have been totally de- stroyed. Fire also destroyed O. P. Browns stable at noon. Loss, nominal; no insur- ance.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
No Hogs in GreenviIle
From the Greenville Advocate.

From the Greenvlle Advocate.
 This is not Hog Town any longer. It is Greenvile, beautiful Greenvlle. The citi- zens could not stand the depredations of the numerous herds of swine roaming all over the city, and they by vote of 209 to 132 said to the honorable council take them off," Seventy-seven majority is good enough for this time.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
An Assignment

Monroe Journal: The assignment of Messrs. J. l. McGill 6 Co.,, general mer- chants, at Jones Mill, this county, is an- nounced. The amount of assets and liabil- ities is no stated, though 1t is believed the former will be largely in excess of the latter. MT. c. M. Simmons is named as assignee The firm did an advancing busi- ness, and the failure of collections is doubtless responsible.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
NOTICE [!

The books are now open for the collection of Merchants Tax for the year 1898, which tax shall become delinquent on the first day of May, 1898.
 GEO. EUSTIS,
 l1-1Ot City Tax Collector.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Wife of Justice Brewer Laid to Rest

Leavenworth, Kas.. April 8-rhe body of Mrs. Louise L. Brewer, wife of Justice supreme court, who died in Washington last Sunday, was buried in the family lot in Mount Muncie cemetery here this aft ernoon.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Katahdin Attached to Flying Squadron

Washington, April 8.-The naval move ments reported to the navy department early in the day were of no special signifi- canoe. They included the arrival of the cruiser Topeka, formerly the Diogenes at Weymouth, England, whence she will start for the United States in company with the
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
For Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jefferson county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic marty. WALTER K. MADORY.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
THE STATE EXCHANGE
An Unarmed County

From the Oneonta Democrat.
 According to the state auditors report there are only $15 worth of dirk, bowie knives and pistols in Blount county.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus W. Mccarthy asks your sup port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
NEWS OF THE STATE.
Sale of a Farm

Greensboro Watchman: The R. W. With ers~Pickens place and the Buncombe place less fifty acres of the ratter-were sold under mortgage sale at Greensboro last Monday. The plantations were bought in by Messrs. James and Pat Kelley of Cedar vile. The price paid was $1O,100.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Strikers Will Return to Work

lSaco, Me, April 8.-The York cotton mill strikers have voted unanimously to return to work next Monday. About 1,6O0 hands were involved in the strike.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir
 mingham,

We are authorized to announce Charle B. Powell as a candidate for the abov named office, subject to the action of tn democratic party. 11-10-t
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Vote for Fergus w. McCar- thy, the peoples candidate, for circuit clerk.
Easter Music

The programme of music for Easter morning at the Church of the Advent is said to be exceptionally good. The soloist will be Misses Kern, Cottenand, Coffin and Messrs Archer, Lyons and Smith.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
For Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce J. F.
 Stiles as candidate for probate judge sub ject to the nomination of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
MT. Charles A. Senn

Announces as candidate for associate
 judge of the city court of Birmingham, sub- ject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
J. F. Gillespie.

We are authorized to announce J. F. Gill; lespie as a candidate for associate judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Samuel Will John

Announces that he is a candidate for repre-. sentative in the general assembly of Ala- bama from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the sdemocratic convention.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
ANN0UNCEME EN1S.
0. R, HARSH

Is a candidate for nomination by the den- ocratic party, for the office of senior judge of the city court of Birmingham. 10-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
The Sentiment of the State
, Roanoke Leader.

From the BOanOKe Leader.
 There is a good, healthy idea afioat in the state that the legislature ought to ap- propriate less to the high grade schools and stations and more to the common schools of the country. , n x {
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
Judge W. w. WilJxerson

Announces himself candidate for senior judge of the city court of Birmingham, sub- ject to the action of the democratic pri4 mary. |
The age-herald., 1898-04-09
A LETTER TO WOMEN.

A few words from Mrs. Smith, of Philadelphia, will certainly corroborate the cla m that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is woman's ever reliable friend.
 1T cannot praise Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound too highly.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

was destroyed in Charleston harbor, In 1885, While serving on the flagship Colo rado, of the European squadron, in 1867, he was made ieutenant-commander.
 He was commissioned a commander on Academy and cruising in European waters. He commanded the Alert in 1S74-75, and the Swatara from 1879-82. He became captain in 1889, while acting as superintendent of the Naval Academy. He commanded the San Francisco from 1890-92, and from 1892 until June 15 of last year he was chief of the ordnance bureau.
 sssssssssssssssss Haynes went to sleep in the sleep of death
 The deceased was a loving wife and af- fectionate mother. She was Miss Kate Rus sell a daughter of Dr.. Russell of Sandy ridge Lowndes county. Within the past three years her family has witnessed many sad deaths. First, her mother was called to the heavenly shore. She was followed by the head of the family, Dr. Russel. A daughter went next andZthen son. and now another daughter.
 Mrs. Haynes leaves five little children, the eldest nine years, the youngest ten months old. Sh is survivd by her husband, whose friends extend all over the state, and especially in this county, where he is so well known, from whom the deepest sympathy goes out in his hour of bereave- ment.
 The funeral will occur tomorrow morn- ing at 10 o'clock from the church in Old Town.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

Able; but as soon as would put my feet on the floor, tho pains would come back.
 "Every one thought it was impossi. ble for me to get well. Twas paying $1 ger day for doctors visits and 75 cents day for medicine. Imade up my mind to try Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound. It has effected a complete cure for me, and have all the faith in the world in it. What a blessing to wo. man it isl"-MRs. JENNIE l.. SMITH. No, sa4 Kaufman St.. Philadelphia. Fa.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

reception was rendered the bride and the groom and their party on the evening prior to the nuptials.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

About As should 9SSoS advice would be write beautiful Guide
  issue will interested
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

Vote for Fergus w. McCar- thy, the peoples candidate, for circuit clerk.
The age-herald., 1898-04-09

TOT uluc weeks Twas bed suffer ing with in- fanmation and conges- ton of the l ovaries. l G had a dis V charge all | the time. Whenlying down all E the time, I<- felt quite
 comfort
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-29
First Payment Made on the Ro-
bust Yesterday.

All doubts a. to the intentions of the
Ely Mining s, Milling Company to meet
the conditions Of the bond on the Ro-
hrst m.ne were dispelled yesterday
afternoon, when the 6rst payment of
~, 900 WIS made, and there is little
doubt bat what the subsequent pay
menas sill be met as they come due.
The owners Of The mine who were made
happy to-day were Mrs. Theresa Mag
nuson and her three children, owners
OF quarter interest, II. \. Riepe, own
er Of another fourth, and the estate Of
W. K. Thomas, Of which Mr.. Riepe Is
Administrator.
Since the arrival of Manager Davis of
the Els Mining & Milling Co, the fu-
ture of this camp has looked much
brighter than for several months past.
Eight or ten men have been at work all
the week at the mine and the old Chain
man mill, which is being entirely rear
ranged inside. Two additional cyanide
tanks have been placed in position,
making four in all, the foundation for
the boiler has been completed, and an
orc bin for the reception OF the ore
from the pulqeri1er is about completed.
Instead OF tho stamps, Fulsom Pull
verizer. new machine manufactured
in Salt Lake City, is now on the road
from that place. 1t l. combined ore
crusher and grinder with a capacity OF
about forty tons in twenty-four hours.
From this machine the ore is to be ele'
vated into the bin above mentioned,
whence It will be delivered by cars tc
the tanks. The new year will not be
more than two or three weeks old be
fore the earth will be made to yield uT
/ its treasures.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-29
shooting Scraps In Carson.

Matt Brannan, a local celebrity
among the Carson sporting fraternity,
WAS fatally shot in house of ill-fame
in that city last week Monday, by
james Moss. Moss claims that Bran
non and two companions had been after
him for some time looking for row,
and finally came to the house where he
was stopping and invited him out.
Brannon forced his way Into his room
and scuflie followed which was ended
by pistol shot fired by Moss into the
abdomen of his assailant, from the ef.
fects of which Brannon died early Wed.
nesday morning.
Moss gave himself up to the officers.
He claims that he acted in self-defense
and has a black eye to show in evidence.
The Grand Jury met in Carson Sat.
urday and failed to bring an Indictment.
The Court ordered the Sheriff to dis
miss the prisoner, which was done i'm.
mediately. 1t is understood that the
testimony presented the Jury was very
conclusive in the way OF establishing
that Moss acted In self-defense and with
provocation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-29
BIG LEAD COMBINE.
Neeotia tions In Progress to Con-
soIidate Missouri Companies.

The ST. Louis Republic last Wednes-
day said: "Negotiations are reported
to be In progress for the consolidation Of
all the lead companies in Missouri with
the intention Of organizing one man.
moth corporatioa. A. far as can be
learned the promoters OF the deal are
capitalists Interested in the National
lie ID company. controlling nearly every
white lead plant 10 the Unit d States,
about fifty in number. he promoters
hope To be able to bring lnto the con
solidation the ST. Joseph Lead com
pany, one of the largest load mining
corporations in the world.
"The National company short time
ago bought what IS known as the Tay-
lor property, In St. Francois county,
and already has expended $500, 600 on
1t. It's departure in this direction Is
considered by legal experts to be the
entering wedge OF the big deal In con
templa Ion, as the first overtures were
made to mining companies for the pur
chase OF their properties within few
weeks afVer the Taylor tract wal
bought in.
with the st. Joe and National com
panies as a nucleus, the capitalists be
hind the deal expect to bring In big cor
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-29
The Merrimac Hero Spoke at
Reno.

Lieutenant Hobson OF Merrimac fame
passed through Nevada last week, and
at Reno he addressed gathering of
several hundred people. He spoke In
glowing terms of the men engaged in
the late war, but modestly omitted any
reference TO himself He said he had
been kissed by many young ladies, but
that 1t was not because they liked him,
but was an expression of the patriotic
spirit which moved them. The young
hero was accompanied by his mother,
and his speech made strong impress
sion on the assemblage. None Of the
Reno girls were plucky enough to EN-.
brace the Lieutenant.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-29
Bryan Takes no Part With BoraN
Bill.

Last week Hon. w. J. Bryan wrote
the following letter to Senator Stewart;
Washington D. c., Dec. 10, 1898.
Hon. w. NJ. STEWART, United States
Senate:
"MY DEAR SRI have just read a
dispatch from Washington, charging
me with unfriendliness to you and
friendliness to Congressman Newlands
In the pending Senatorial contest.
II desire to assure you that tho above
is entirely without foundation. take
it for granted that your State will select
a silver man as Senator; but have
carefully avoided taking any part in
the contest and have never expressed
any preference. | assume that youI
people are able to choose wisely and
they would properly resent any attempt
upon my part to influence their action
or give advice. Believe me, very truly
yours w. j. BR1 AN.