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The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
Somerset RAILWAY.
CHANGE OF TIME
Commencing Oct. 4th, 1897.

Trains will run ~ follows, connecting ut Oak.
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wateryills
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
NO TIME SET.
Not sz no VII When Wadc's Men Will
 Leave Chickamauga.

Chickamauga National Park, Aug. 3.-The afternoon press report from Washington giving the list of regiments that have been designated to constitute General Wade's provisional force to do service in Porto Rico includes only the following regiments -encamped at Chickamauga:
 First New Hampshire, First Maine, First Vermont, First West Virginia, Third Ten nessee, First Arkansas and Fifty-second Iowa.
 As to when the regiments to constitute General Wades force would proceed to the front, there was no inkling here this even- ing. While orders are hourly expected from the war department General Breck- inridge had not been advised of anything of this nature up to tonight. However, 1t will not be surprise if moving order comes tomorrow. The railways are pre- pared for any emergency. There are suf- ficient cars in the Chattanooga yards to accommodate any movement that is likely to be made in a single day.
 Thereis still great eagerness among the regiments at Camp Thomas to go to the front but the seeming approach of the cessation of hostffities mingles doubt with uope anu causes dpprcHeHSioH iSst the opportunity for which every one en- listed never comes.
 The Fifth Illinois was the only regiment that left camp today. Colonel Culver, com- manding in order to have an early start, broke camp and packed everything up last night and marched out of the park in time to reach the Ringgold loading station at daybreak. By noon the regiment was en route to Newport News to report to Brig adier-General Grant.
 The government paymasters reached camp this evening and went into camp on the field. Paying off will begin tomorrow and will last at least a week before the task is completed. The amount to be disbursed will reach fully $1 900.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
PARENTS ANGRY
With the Police For Rescuing Their
 Daughter.

Chief Mcdonald of the police department yesterday received letter from Matilda Tipson of Blossburg, who claims to be the mother of Jamie Hunnicutt the young girl who was sent to the Mercy Home on Fri day last by Officer Reese on the instruc- tions of his superior officer.
 The girl approached the officer at the union depot and asked to be directed to a house of questionable character, the ad- dress of which was written on a piece of paper which she held in her hand.
 Officer Reese immediately took her to Sergeant Doneldson, who. suggested that she be sent to the Mercy Home. Chief Mo- Donald was consulted, and was of the same opinion, and the girl was taken to the Home.
 The letter received by the chief yester- day states that the girl left Brookside for Birmingham, where she was to go to work in a brewery. It also states that when the girl left home she had the address of a reputable family in this city, where she expected to board.
 The letter appears to have been written in an angry mood, and instead of appreciat- ing the action of the police department seems inclined to hold it responsible for the condition of affairs. Chief Mcdonald will institute a thorough investigation of the entire affair and some interesting de- -velopments may result.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
ANDY'S WOES.
President Young Issues Statement Re-
 garding the Muddle.

Washington, Aug 3.-A signed statement has been issued by President Young In regard to the New York vs. Baltimore for feited game of July 25 He says:
 "On July 25 Umpire Lynch reported to me the forfeiture of the game to Balti- more on account of the refusal of the New York club to continue play and recited the circumstance as published in the pa pers, asserting that he did not hear any thing said by Player Holmes insuli ing to the audience to justify his removal from the game -"
 ''On July 26 the New York club prot sted to the board of directors against the d. .cision of the umpire and the result of the game, claiming that the facts and the law justify his action and form basis for the forfeiture of the game.
 This appeal the Baltimore club has failed to answer On the contrary, after delay of several days, during which the payment of the check for the Baltimor, share of the gate receipts was stoppsd the Baltimore club appealed to the board of directors for the enforcement of the penalty of s1,C00 for the withdrawal of the New York team before the completion of the game. This appeal was mailed to MT. Freedman for answer, and likewise no reply has been received.
 ''The matter is now in the hands of the interested clubs, and my hands are tied until they move when I will take prompt and vigorous action, and if it appears nec- essary call a meeting of the board of di- rectors to adjudicate the entire natter.
 IN. E. YOUNG"
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION,
Preparations Going Forward to Make
 It a Grand Event.

An enthusiastic meeting of the commit tee in charge of the Labor Day celebration was held last night in Clerks hall, corner Third avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Chairman M. S. Umberhauer presided and a full attendance was present.
 Reports from the various sub-committees were made, and showed that the arrange ments are nearly perfected.
 Communications were received from Bes- semer Pratt City, Blocton, Cardiff, Bloss- burg, Belle Ellen and other surrounding towns asking for places in the parade which were granted. It is thought that the parade will be the most imposing labor demonstration ever seen in Birmingham.
 The committee has left nothing rindone to make the exercises at Lakeview grand success. es -s
 The committees will appear before the Commercial club tomorrow afternoon to ask the cooperation and endorsement of the organization in the enterprise.
 Nothing definite has been heard from the invitations sent out some days ago to prominent labor leaders of national repu- tation to deliver addresses. but it is thought one or more of them will be present.
 The committee will meet again on Wednesday night, when final reports will be made and arrangements completed. anime all of them, as they will do.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
INSURG. N $ ACTIVE.
Attack and Capture the Town of Gibora
 The Helena's Operations.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 3NCapt. Delvally Agnacio, of the insurgent forces. was brought here this morning by the gunboat Helena, which took him aboard near Tu- noz de Seazo, on the south coast of Cuba on July 25. He reported that on July Gen. Miguel Gomez, under whom he served in the Sanct Spiritus district of the prov ince of Santa Clara, u acked the town of Gibora (not Gibara) with 800 men, and af- ter two hours fighting compelled the Span- iards to raise the white flag
 Three dynamite shells from the Syms- Dudley gun, he says, tore big holes in the walls of the town, and killed nine Span iards and wounded twelve. One hundred and sixteen prisoners were taken, and the town is held by the Cubans The Cuban loss was one killed and three wounded
 When Captain Agnacio left. General Co., meg was making plans to attack the tro- cha and restore communication between the eastern and western provinces
 The Helena, which has heen on blockade duty for nearly month, sank a number of harbor tugs and lighters at Casilda last week, and sent one little tug the Manatoe which surrendered in preference to being sunk, to Guantanamo bay.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
PREPARING TO MOVE.
Troops at Camp Alger Will March to
 Manassas.

Washington, Aug. 3.-In accordance with an order issued by the war department last might the regiments of the Second division lat Camp Alger prepared to move today At noon the regiments of the Third bri- Egade, First Rhode Island, Se cond Tennessee and Third Missouri, were on the march in the direction of Manassas, Va. The First brigade started at 2 o'clock. The Seventh Illinois and Fourth Missouri were ordered ito move an hour later. The division will march nine miles today to Burke station.
 Tomorrow it will march seven miles, ar irving near Manassas on the third day. The First division will follow in few days Meanwhile corps headquarters, the two division hospitals and the eight regiments lof the First division will not be moved be- fore Tuesday. It is not known if Manassas Is to be made a permanent camp sits
 Forty-eight cases of typhoid have been reported since yesterday afternoon, four teen of which are well developed cases. Among them are Privates Ramey, Company $, and Weston, Company H, Second Ten nessee, and Strain, of the hospital corps
 The review of the corps by the president and secretary of war has been abandoned unless they can go to Manassas.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
ANTON BENEFIT DANCE
Given at Lakeview by the Turn Verein
 and Concordia Societies.

dance was given at Lakeview last night by the Turn Verein and the Concordia so- cieties. It was for the benefit of Mir An ton, the oldest German citizen of Birming- ham, and besides being financial success was a most enjoyable affair in every par ticular.
 E. A. Penn and Louis Schweinebraten were in charge of the arrangements, and F. w. Rainbow was floor manager. Not withstanding the rainy weather, large numbers of merry dancers went out and they all reported a splendid time.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
LAST CHANGE FOR
 VOLUNTEERS TODAY
Lieut.. Hardeman WiII Close the
 Recruiting Office
3 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON
Ordered to Report to His Regiment at Once-Only Nine More Men Need- ed For the First Alabama
 Musicians Wanted.

The welcome news was received by the ofhcers and men of the Birmingham re- cruiting office for the First Alabama yes- terday that they were ordered to report to their regiment at the earliest p.acti- cable time, in order to join the First Ala bama before 1t leaves for Porto Rico.
 Lieutenant Hardeman will accordingly leave this afternoon at o'clock taking with him all of his assistants and as many recruits as he can obtain to-day. The of flee in the Jefferson Volunteers armory will remain open until o'clock, and vol unteers will be received until that hour. Colonel Higdond wrote yesterday that only nine men were needed to complete the regiments quota, and Lieutenant liar deman wants as many as possible of these 10 De musicians. This will be the last chance to enlist in the First A 'atama be- fore that regiment sees actual warfare as the few recruiting officers in this section or the state have all been ordered to re- turn to their commands
 Lieutenant Hardeman's first orders came yesterday by mail, instructing him to c,ose his office, leave here Saturday anc report with all his men at Jacksonville Fla. cn next Monday. The letter stated that tie regiment would be moved from Miami to Jacksonville on Sunday.
 Later in the day instructions came bv wire ordering him and his men to leave here to-day and report at Miami as soon as possible It seems that all Of the regi- ments now at Miami, whether they are to go to Porto Rico or not, will be moved either to Jacksonville or Fernandina The First Alabama, on account of its splendid condition, has been ordered by the war department to be the last to leave Miami. in order to assist in removing the hum dreds and hundreds of sick soldiers with which the Louisiana and Texas regiments are burdened. Lieutenant Hardeman's in- structions- did not say whether the First was to go eventually to Jacksonville or Fernandina before embarking
 The following recruits were sent to Mi and John McGowan.
 Surgeon Lewis Morris, who is at present in Birmingham on a sick leave is expect ing orders to rejoin his regiment at any time. tt........,.,
 J. Kelly Parsons, who has been working so actively in this city for the Third Ala bama. has succeeded in sending down 70 men for Captain Sheffey's Huntsville com pany. Mir. Parsons will leave for Mobile this morning, where he will receive a commission as lieutenant in that company.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
STIPULATED IN PEACE TERMS
That United States Shall Exercise Mill
 tary Government in Island.
THE SPANIARDS WILL SURRENDER
EN Gen. Merritt and Receive Protection fNDm Him Against Aguinaldo's Horde of Savages-This May
 Offend the Chief

Washington, Aug. 3-An interesting ques- tion and one of vital importance to the ad- ministration is the attitude assumed to- wards the United States by the Philippine insurgents in the event that we reach an agreement for the suspension of hostilities with Spain It is stipulated in our peace terms that the United States military forces shall occupy and esta blish military form of government over the city of Ma nila and the bay with the surrounding territory.
 This involves an immediate surrender of the Spanish forces, not to Aguinaldo, but to General Merritt, and there is some ap- prehension that the insurgeKs will resent this very bitterly, and that it will be nee-i essary to expel them forcibly from the ter ritory desired. Beyond this, it is said in, some quarters, that pending the decision of the peace commissions as to the future of the Philippines, the United States will be morally bound to maintain the statu quo in the islands at large. In other words having deprived Spain of the means of resisting the onslaughts of the insur- gents 1t has been urged that the United States would be bound to prevent the lat ter from continuing their warfare.
 Lack of Information
 There is a lack of informa tion in Wash tngton on many important points as to the conditions in the Philippines. For instance 1t is not known even approximately how extensive the revolutionary movement has been through the vast group of 1.2O0 islands and among the large population, estima ted to aggregate between 5000 ,000 and 15, 900 00O. If the revolutionary movement is general and extends to very many of the islands the task presented to the United States military and naval authorities will be one of great magnitude in the event it is del cidcd to be incumbent upon us not to re- store Spanish sovereignty where it has been lost, but to prevent it's overthrow in sections where 1t is still supreme and to prevent excesses and outpages at the hands of the insurgents. - ssss7=
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
PERSONAL.

J. H. Bankhead, Jr., of Jasper, is in the city .s ias s.4
 w C. Garrett went to Atlanta yester- day.
 John Caldwell of Anniston is in Birming- ham,
 Manly Foster of Tuscaloosa was in the city yesterday. Mike Younger, of Jasper was in Birming- ham yesterday.
 Captain L. D. Godfrey. of Gainesville, is Major M. c. Burke, of Montgomery, is in the city. H. 54
 W. T. Northington and wife, of Pratt vile, are registered at the Morris.
 Alex Garber of Talladega was in the city yesterday on his way to Mississippi
 Sam L. Thetford of Talladega was in Birmingham yesterday. Editor S. H. Gist, of the columbiana Chronicle, is in the city today.
 J. Oscar Prude, of Tuscaloosa, was in the city yesterday. w. H. Seymour and S. c. McAmason, of Livingston, were in the city yesterday.
 Colonel John B. Knox, of Anniston, was in the city yesterday.
 A. M McGehee, of Tuscaloosa, was in the city yesterday.
 Louis Hart, president of Post B, T. P. A, is in the city. @f Former Congressman Gaston A. Robbins, of Selma, is at the Morris.
 J. H. Mcclure and Sheriff Lacy, of Jasper are registered at the Morris.
 J. W. Weiss, the well-known commer- ris.
 S. A. Hobson, of Tuscaloosa, who has been taking such an active part in the populist campaign, returned home yester- day.
 Senator E. w. Pettus, accompanied by Hon. F. l.. Pettus and wife, of Selma, passed through the city last night en route to Tate Springs.
 James c. Slaughter, formerly of this city, is visiting relatives here. MT. Slaughter enlisted with the First Mississippi Volun- teers at Meridian and has been for some time with that regiment at Chickamauga. He is now off on a sick furlough He says that there is a great deal too much sick ness among his regiment most of 1t being typhoid fever.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Saratoga Results

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 3.-The sixth day1s racing of the Saratoga meeting was done on good track and with a fair attend- ance. Only two out of five favorites were successful.
 First Race-Five furlongs. Extreme. 10 to 1, won; Freak, second; Sugden, third Time, 1:05%.
 Second -Race-Six furlongs. Swiftmas, II to 10 won; Hurly Burly, second; Ben Head, third. Time, 1:16&.
 Third Race-One and one-eighth miles. Candeebrac, 15 to 1, won; Central Trust, second; Scotch Plaid. third. Time, 1:5S1a.
 Fourth Race-Selling. one mile. Wax Toy, z to l, won; Charus, second; Month, third. Time, 1:44A.
 Fifth Race-Selling. steeplechase. about two miles, Right of Way, to l. won; Equery. second; Hurry p, third. Time, 3:551b.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
AN AME R CAN GIRL.
Miss Mary Letter Will Rule the Court |. of India.

London, Aug. S.-1t is reported that Mr. George N, Curzon the parliamentary sec retary for the foreign office, has accepted the office of viceroy of India, in succession to the Earl of Elgin.
 s' Mir. Curzon married Miss Mary Letter, the daughter of L. z. Letter, of Chicago He was formerly parliamentary under sec retary of India and is the author of a number of prize essays, including Russia in Central Asia" Persia and the Persi m Question:" and Problems of the Far East" He is the eldest son of Lord Scars dale,. was educated at Oxford and is a gold-medalist of the Royal Geographical society.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
ORDERED TO MONTAUK.
Wheeler's Cavalry Will Be Brought to
 New Jersey.

Washington. Aug. 3.-All the troops of cavalry with Shafter's army and the eight companies of Roosevelt's Rough Riders have been ordered to proceed to Montauk Point, L. l., for encampment. General Shafter has been directed to use all the transport facilities he can command and to send the troops north as rapidly as pos sible. The regular cavalry with Shafter comprises eight companies each of the First, Third, Sixth, Ninth and Tenth Cav airy, all dismounted and four mounted troops of the Second cavalry.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
Will Prepare Camp

Washington, Aug. 3-When General Shaf- ter's corps went to Santiago, a force Of cavalry numbering about 2,O0O men and comprising regular troops and a part of the First Volunteer Cavalry Qhe Rough Riders) was left at Tampa under command of General Coppinger In addition to these men most of the horses of the. cavalry regi- ments sent to Cuba were also left at Tampa. This force of cavalry will in a day or two be ordered to Montauk Point, where they will make preparations for the men of General Wheeler's division of cav- airy. which has been ordered from San- tlago to that point.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
REPAIRING MACHINERY.
Rolling Mill to Begin Full Operation in
 Two Weeks.

Everything is about in readiness for put ting nearly all of the machinery of the Birmingham rolling mill in operation next Monday. Part of the mill has been work ing for several weeks. -,--12et -' Some of the plate mill machinery is be- ing fepaired and the mill will be In con- dtion to start within the next ten days.
 The steel mill, which has also been shut down for repairs, will probably begin working at its full capacity within the next two weeks.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

One of the hottest races for the National league pennant on record is being run this year. Cincinnati, Boston, Cleveland and Baltimore are right in the fight, while Chi cago and New York are within hailing dis tance. The Reds are still in the van, and the expected slump has not materialized, although it may come later Then again it may not and the flag may fly in Pork opolis al the end of the season.
 Many pin their faith to the Baltimores, and the Orioles may yet climb to the top of the pile. The Champs and the Wander CTS have many friends who would like to see their favorites land the rag.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
FATHER HENRY
Resigns His Birmingham Charge to
 Go to Decatur.

past two years has been assistant pastor of St. PauPs Catholic church in this city and pastor of the church iii Bessemer, left yesterday for Decatur, where he will be in charge of the Catholic church at that place.
 Father Henry has, during his residence in this district, endeared himself to the people, whose love and esteem he enjoys to the highest extreme.
 Father Henry will be succeeded by Rev. Father Michael Kennedy of Baltimore. who was recently assigned to the duty by Bish- op Allen of Mobile.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
ONE HUNDRED APPLICANTS
For Principal of Paul Hayne School
 Meeting of Board.

It is expected that the board of educa- tion will meet next week. probaly Mon day night to select principal of the Paul Hayne public school to succeed Prof. J. B. Cunningham, who resigned that position to accept the position of principal of the high school.
 As has been stated before in The Age-s Herald, there are over a hundred applicants for this position from teachers in thfrty- two states of the union. Their recommen- dations are very voluminols and it wi 1 probably take the board some time to ex-
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
TraIof Thomas Raker

Barboursville, ky, Aug. S.-Great interest is manifested in the trial of Thomas Baker, charged with the murder of ex-Sheriff Will White. This is the hardesr-fought murder case ever tried here, both sides having em- ployed the best legal talent in this part of the stateI
 Eight witnesses have been examined testifying that White was found lying in the road and died ten minutes afterwards. having stated to the witnesses that Thoma Baker killed him without provocation. All the witnesses showed feeling in the feud.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04

count of the woodworkers' strike, started up to-day under police protection, with small non-union crews. The Foster & Half ner plant did not start on account of not having a crew The strikers had pickets at all the mills but there was no demon- stration and no trouble.
 A drizzling rain helped to keep things quiet Some of the union strikers return ed to work. The strike has lasted nearly twelve weeks
The age-herald., 1898-08-04

Oscar Streit, a Birmingham boy, who has been pitching for Dayton in the Interstate legue, has made quite record for himself this season. He has been drafted by New York and will twirl for the Giants next sea- son. The Dayton News says of him:
 "Streit, who has been drafted by the New Yorks, has pitched the last seven games without defeat. In the beginning Streit had nothing but bad luck. Now it must be admitted that, while he has im- proved immensely, the element of good luck has entered into some of these vtc- tories He is getting bravely over his wild- ness and from all indications will make. a first-class twirlen"
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
BICYCLES AND
 SPORTING GOODS Birmingham Arms and Cycle Co. Sells Victor, Crawford
 and Rambler Bicycles Guns, Pistols, Cartridges and Loaded SheIIs-0ther Sporting Goods. They Also Have Complete Bicycle Re- pair Department the
 Place-Bargains Offered. BIRMINGHAM ARMS AND CYCLE co.
 1916 SECOND AVENUE.

the progressive party, headed by Green McCurtain, the present chief, and the un- ion, or Jackson, party, led by Wilson D. Jones. The progressive party favors the Atoka agreement and the Curtis bill, while the party led by Jones opposes all legislation looking toward allotment and the curtailing of tribal power. -.-.-
 It is impossible at this hour to forecast the result of to-day's election.
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
Election of Officers

Fort Smith Ark, Aug 3.---An election of tribal officers was held in the Choctaw na tion to-day. u was probably the most inn portant event of she kind in the history of the tribe as the future of the nation de- bends largely upon the result of to-day's balloting
 There were two tickets in the field-one
The age-herald., 1898-08-04
Perhaps Twas Watson

Valencia, Spain, Aug. S.-The village of Mediana has been wrecked by a cyclone. which killed many persons. Several houses at Hornillos have been engulfed by the floods and number of people have perished.