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The age-herald., 1898-04-24

none the worse for her little journey in the world.
 The extra edition of The Age-Herald this morning went off like hot cakes and the papers enterprise was generally and warm ly recommended
 The Bessemer Rifles held an enthusiastic meeting at their armory last night. Sixty have already announced their willingness to respond to a call for volunteers and it is believed there will be no trouble in secur- ing forty more. The Rifles expect to tramp out to Parker's Spring tonight, pitch their tents, and camp out over Sunday.
 Dr. J. c. Curtis, of Monteyallo, will come here on the first of the month and enter into partnership with Dr. T. F. Robinson, taking the place of Dr. E. M. Robinson, who removes to Birmingham. pr. Curtis and family will reside on the corner of Berkeley avenue and Nineteenth street.
 MT. l.. o. Smith, who has been book keeper for the Alabama Pipe company for a number of years, has accepted position with the Alabama Bridge and Boiler com pany in Birmingham MT Smith and fam fly will continue to reside in Bessemer
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
NEWS FROM CARR0LlT0N.
Building of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Marks
 New Era m Pckens.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Carrollton, Ala, April 23.-The completion of the Mobile and Ohio extension and the running of cars from Columbus to Tusca- loosa marks the beginning of new era for Pickens county Hitherto isolated and shut out from the conveniences of travel and transportation, while containing a splendid population and a fine territory, it's advance has been along quiet lines.
 Local conditions are, however, changing, and @ bright future Is in store. short line of road will surely be built from Re- form to Carrollton. a distance of ten miles, and the latter place will soon increase it's population and wealth ten fold Through the influence of the road, upper or North Pickens assumes greater importance. Along the line the towns of Ethelvlle, Farrar Reform and Gordo which will be centers of business and refining influences S. Lands in this section have greatly en- hanced in value and prominent citizens are daily receiving inquiries to desirable To- cations.
 Reform has lately become an fncorporat- ed town, pr. G. B. Wimberly being mayor. station master and telegraph operator have been regularly installed at the depot. The hauling of freights from Columbus and other points has now practically been discontinued, and all consignments are made to Reform. As soon as mail ser- vice is put on the Mobile and Ohio, Carroll ton will be supplied from Reform. It is thought a hack line with double daily malls will be run.
 The populist primaries will be held on the 23d inst. and on the 25th following their county convention will be held. A full ticket it is understood, will be put out, with the possible exception of state senator O. L. McKnstry. the present incumbent. will be renominated, while Samuel w. Bonner will be the nominee for circuit clerk.
 MT R. C. Long, the efficient sheriff of the county has resigned to give h's ex- elusive attention to his large plantation interests.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
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 2-10-e.o.d.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
.eZssss 2. .fxN DID
 THE "ANGEL" ACT
Slick TaIker Managed to Work a Bank and Various of the
 "0IdeSt and Best"
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, April 28.-There are large number of people in Florence and sur rounding country who would today like to know the whereabouts of L. D. Cohen, who until this morning was believed to be a wealthy lace manufacturer of New York city, in tn the south for his health.
 Cohen came to Florence several weeks ago and went immediately to Bailey Springs, a health resort some two miles from the city. Here he has spent most of his time making visits to town frequently. Saturday afternoon he called at the Mer- chants bank and made a draft on the Fourth National bank of New York for $500, and the cashier this morning received telegram saying the check was worth less. Cohen skipped. Sunday night without telling any of his friends goodbye, and to- day it developed that he had worked the gullible citizens of the city and the Bailey Springs neighborhood to finish.
 Telling the story of his lace factory and the silks he imported yearly, Cohen man aged to make people believe he was veal thy and borrowed money from any ana every body. On Sunday Cohen invited a large number of the Hebrew residents or the city to Bailey Springs, where he acted as host at splendid spread. The mana7 ger of the hotel is out about $50 for board. Stutts, the liveryman who carried the guests from the city to the springs, is a loser to the extent of $20, man named Engel who lives at St. Florian, is out q watch and chain and $30 on check cashed for Cohen, and the firm of Cohen, Fried man & Co, are losers to the extent of S6o.
 Just how many more were caught by the slick New Yorker is not known. Engel presented his check at the Merchants bank this morning and was told it was not worth the paper it was written on. An eff fort is being made to head Cohen off before he gets out of this territory.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
Mobile and Ohio to Prattyille

F1attville, Ala, April a3.-The Mobile and Ohio railroad has been cofnrictej past ts place and will connect by night today with the road already finished from Montgomery and we are to have the accommodations soon. There is a large force of help on the road, 150 laying the track, and more than 200 surfacing up after the track rr.w.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
TWO DEATHS AT SPRlNGVlLLE. ].
A Prominent Young Man and an Aged Lady
 Die.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Sprngville, Ala, April 29-Mr. W. C.. Bradford, one of Sprngvilles most prom sng young men, died at his fathers home in this place at D. m, Thursday. The fu- neral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, at D. m., yesterday. He was buried with Pythian honors. MT. Bradford was 25 years of age, in the bloom of man. hood In his death Sprngville loses one of her brightest and most promising young men.
 Mrs. T. w. Truss died this morning at 7:25 o'clock. She was 6S years of age, and had been a resident of this community about fifty years. She bore the respect of all who knew her. She was a member of the Baptist church. Her funeral will take place in the Baptist church here tomor- row.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
In Favor of Swanson

Washington, April 23.-A report has been made from the committee on elections in the case of Brown vs. Swanson from the Fifth Virginia district. It is signed by five members and is in favor of Swanson, the sitting member. Although the former re-
 port was made in favor of Brown, the last report will no doubt be held as that of the m inritX.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
BESSEMER MAT TIERS.
The Rifles Ready to Respond to the Call to
 Arms.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Bessemer, April 2S.-Nellie May Huffman, the beautiful little 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Huffman, was lost for three or four hours this morning and had her family and friends and the entire police force searching anxiously for her.
 The little girl had wandered away from her home in the direction of town and had been gone some time before her absence was discovered. After a dilligent search she was found on Twenty-first street, curled up on the side walk fast asleep and
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
Wedding at Ramsey
Special to The Age-IIerald

Ramsey, April 23.-Mr. Philip Willing ham and Miss Julia Treadaway were mar 1.ied Wednesday evening, the Rev. Elijah Bell, of Dallas county, officiating. The marriage consummates the union of two of the most prominent of Sumter county families MT. Willingham is a wealthy and extensive planter and the bride is cele- brated for her charming physical and men, tai graces.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
TWO NEGROES KILLED.
Severe Wind and Rain Storm Visits Mont
 gomery.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, April 2S.-A severe wind and rain storm prevailed in this section about 8 o'clock this morning. Many houses and barns were overturned and innumerable trees were uprooted.
 A dozen cars on the Plant system tracks near the city were overturned. Two ne- groes living on the Charles Hannon planta- ton, east of town, were killed and number of others were injured more or less. The velocity of the gale was from thirty-fve to forty miles an hour and was accom- panied by almost two inches of rain.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
SPANISH NAVAL PLANS.
In Addition to Cape Verde F:otIIIa Formidabl'
 Sqadron Is Preparing at Cadz.

spondent of the London Standard, tele- graphing Tuesday, says: "At the present moment Spain, though essentially a milli- tary nation, is bestowing her chief atten- ton upon naval preparations because ev- erybody fully comprehends that in the
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
GROCERIES
 AT COST CASH GROCERY CO.,, 1917 Fourth Ave.

In order to reduce our stock before going to market to re- plenish and place our import orders, we will allow a 20 per cent discount for cash. this week only.
 BROWN CROCKERY co.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
MRs,W lsl(W's SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL. LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
stand by the Common Schools

From the Brewton News.
 The legislature should stand more square ly by the common schools of the county and let go their grip on such normal and ex- perimental station legislation. The common schools are the ones that need protection.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
Ice r am

Use electricity to run your ice cream freezers-the old way is too hard
 The Consolidated Electric Light Co.
The age-herald., 1898-04-24
The Duty of the Hour

From the Prattville Progress.
 Now that the conventions are over, 1t Is the duty of every democrat to stand by the nominees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
LEADS ML M@RTH CAROLINA DAES I'M NEWS AMID GNRGW 3TIOM.

which is technically occupied by the
Spaniards. is surrounded by the insur-
gents and that fears are entertained
that the Spanish population and garri-
son will bc massacred by the insurgents.
The capital of the province is 800 miles
from Manila, but this and the other
islands. with the exception Of Manila
and its adjacent country is not under the
control of the Americans. Heretofore
the United States officers have tried ia
prevent disturbances between the in
suFgents and the Spaniards through good
offices and counsel The indications are,
however. that the present situation in
Iloio cannot be controlled by the United
States army ut Manila or the insurgent
leaders there, and if serious consequences
are averted some other method will have
to be adopted. The troops under Gen.
eral Otis are not available for any such
duty, and under the terms Of the proto-
col pending peace negotiations it is not
desirable 10 send force from the army
to the Island of Panay. There is no in
tention at present of sending additional
troops to General Otis. but the situation
is such as to strengthen the determina-
ton of the Administration not to reduce
the available force now under his com
mand
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
THEY GO TO THE TROPICS
BESIDES UNCLE SAM WANTS TO
BE IN READINESS
TOR ANY OUTCOME or RUPTURE AT PARIS
The Governments Refusal to Muster out Voun.
teefs from Porto Rico. Rumors Of a
European Coalition Backing
I'M Snanish Pratensinns,
10 Spanish Pretensions,

Washington. Nov 16.An important
point was developed by the war inyesti-
eating commission to-day through the
examination of Major Lagarde one OF
the surgeons in charge Of the hospital
nj Siboney. IL was that of the 1900 or
/. 400 wounded men treated in the hos
nital, only IL had died. This was less
than one per cent, and DIR. Lagarde
yentured the statement that no war In
history showed SO small mortality
among wounded men.
There has been remarkable ac-
tiyity about the War Depart
ment for several days IN the
way OF preparing troops for seryice' in
lands beyond the United States. An
order has been issued directing ut least
ten regiments Of the regular army now
stationed In Northwestern forts and
posts TO hold themselves in readiness
for immediate transportation and ser
vice in tropical climates. Most of these
regiments were sent TO the Northern
and Western posts 4 few weeks ago for
recupcration after their Cuban cam
paign. While holding themselves ready
for service these regiments will now
Ie recruited 10 their full strength. Moth
ing is said officially as 10 what the pres
enf activity means. but there are scy-
epal reasons. III Is believed that a
large movement to Cuba is intended,
somewhat sooner than has heen general
III believed heretofore. Another belief
entertained Is chat the United States
Government deSires To be IN q position
10 meet any conditions that may grow
Gllt of the pending peace negotiations
and 20 be in readiness ii Spain refuses
to accept the terms the American peace
commissioners offer In this cannec-
tion an intimation has got about TO the
effect that during the delay which has
occurred Snain has been able 10 form
some sort OF coalition with European
powers 10 back up the pretensions she
has been making iii the negotiations.
Another reason given for the proposed
movement of the regulars t0 Cuba Is
that they are to replace thc regiments
which have given some trouble and
have created the disturbances. the last
now heing reported from General Woods
command IN Santiago Province.
1t may be that some of the regular
regiments are destined to replace volun-
teefs who have been pleading 10 be sent
home
An interesting feature of the matter
is tho refusal Of the United States au-
thnrities 10 order the muster out of the
volunteers who recently returned from
Porto Rico. These regiments were sent
10 their homes and given sixty days
turlough but contrary To the plans
heretofore followed they were not allow
Ed to be mustered out Of the service.
As 10 the ten regular regiments every
department Of the Government has been
directed to prepare supplies for them and
20 arrange transportation as soon as
they are ordered to move.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
BLASco PUSHES EVACUATION

Havana. Nov. I6.-A joint session q
the evacuation commissions was held
to-day.
Captain General Blanco, in order "a
complete the evacuation Of the province
Of Porto prncipe By November 42ad,
has ordered the transports Chandenagar
San Augustine. Isle de panay and
Mexico. which are capable OF taking on
board about 5000 troops. tn leave 1T
once for NeuYitas.
Captain Carbonell, of General Lee !
staff and his wife. formerly Evangelina
cisneros, whose escape from prison here
about two yeah ago. caused a great
sensation, arrived here to-day on hoald
the Mascotte
Manuel Sanguilly, Of the Cuban COM
mission, leaves for Washington to-day
by way Of Tampa. Fla. The other mem
bers of the commission will so to Wash.
ington by way of New York tomorrow,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
NEGROES EXPRESS
INDIGNATION.
Desire Congressional Action to Prevent
"0ntragesv Against Colorcd People.


Desire Congressional Action 10 Prevent
.0ntrages" Against Colorcd People.
torium OF the Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal church WIS crowded to the
doors with colored people last night.
drawn together 70 express their indigna-
tion at the killing Of negroes at VIII
lnington, y. G.. in South Carolina and
Mississippi. and to take snch action as
might be deemed practicable and adyisa-
bic A committee Of FIVE WAS appointed
10 draft suitable resolutions and reported
n series of resolutions in which disgust
was expressed at the outrages perpe.
trated upon col0red people III the South,
and that IL WAS time 10 ask for the cor
reetion OF such abuses aud that the
President be asked 20 call the attention
OF Congress 10 the widely increasing evil
in order that action be taken by Con.
gress To prevent recurrence Of the out.
RACES ia the future.
III was also urged that copy Of the
resolutions be forwarded to the Indiana
Senators and Representatives In Con
grees, aud the newly installed Mayor oi
Wilmington, y. c.. aud To the Governor
If that State. and also that copy be
sent ID Governor Tanner OF Illinois
Through whose neglect Of right and
iastice.t the resolutions allege. Negro
miners were shot down by the Illinois
State militia al Virden
A resolution was also adopted proyid
ing for the selection Of five colored citi
zefs by the chairman who shall con
ntitufe d standing commission hearing
to the eoiored people ~ the country much
flge same relations as was borne by tho
Cuban Junta to the Cuban patriots
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
NEGRO PROTEST. AT COOPER
UNION.

New York. Nov 16.-The speakers at
tomorrow nights meeting in Cooper
Union to protest against the recent kilt
ing of negroes in North and South Caro-
lima, will be General James X. 0'Beirnc,
j. t. peaker, the colored president of the
State Summer League of Connecticut;
L. Thomas Fortune and perhaps John
Dancy, the colored collector of customs
for the port of Wilmington, who was
driven from his post by fear Of personal
violence. and who is now in this city.
Professor Booker II. Washington will
speak in Brooklyn tomorrow night, but
will not touch on the race troubles.
Il. l.. Manly. the Wilmington editor,
whose writings are said to have been
the basis of fhe recent outbreak, and
who is now in Asbury Park, will not be
one of the, speakers as was at first an
nounced. Manly's ideas are of some
what radical nature. and after a confer
ence with him ii was decided that he
had better not deliver an address, as his
feelings might get the better OF his
prudence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
THE VIRGINIA CONFERENCE.

Norfolk, Va. Now 1GThe Virginia
Conference of the NJ. Il. Church South.
convened in Portsmouth at q O'Clock this
morning with large attendance.
Bishop Hargrove presides, and viii be
assisted by Bishop CRANBERRY, who on
Friday night will preach a semi-eentcn-
NAL anniversary sermon, he having
rounded his fiftieth year in the ministry.
The day was passed in appointing cont
niittees and conference boards, receiving
reports from the presiding elders
and passing the characters Of preachers
in the snpernumerary and s1perannated
relations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
WHITE OFFICERS RESIGN.
Sullen Negro 'ops Make it Too u
pie For Them

Sullen Negro Nops Make it Too Tn
pie For Them.
Richmond, Va. Nov 16.--All the
white officers of the Sixth Virginia
regiment, c0lored, have resigned. except
Lieutenant Colonel Croxton and Lieu-
tenants Healy and Richardson. The
Lieutenants are ON special duty and are
not Immediately in command Of Negro
soldiers A letter received here from
Captain w. $. Faulkner tells of the
troubles the white officers have had,
The soldiers. while obeying their white
officers in a sort of perfunctory way,
are sullen and make things very un-
pleasant for their officers. Colonel
Croxton advised that all the recently APP
pointed officers resign. lie hoped 60
build mp fine regiment under capable
officers. bnt has been disappointed. The
white captains and lieutcnants do not
hesitate TO express themselves as dis
gusted with the condition Of things.
They admit that they have been forced
~ resign on account or the sentiment
among the men III favor OF colored Off
GERS.
Governor Tyler has not acted upon
the resignation He will consider the
matter well and no doubt. while in Wash
ington. will talk the subject over with
the Secretary Of War. He Is said TO be
opposed to appointing negro officers, and
will probably try aud have the regiment
mustered out and settle this unpleasant
feature of the war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17
TO VISIT TusKEGEE INSTITUTE

Mckinley Will Go Because Of His Deep
Interest in Elevation Of Colored
Race.
Washington. Nov. 16.-Mr Charles
w. Hare, editor Of the Tuskegee News.
and trustee of the institution, together
with Booker Il, Washington. principal,
saw the President to-day with view
OF getting him to visit the Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute at Tus-
kegee. Ala. after he H. through with the
peace jubilee exercises in Atlanta.
The President very cordially accepted
the inyitation and win leave Atlanta,
Thursday night, December 18th. and
reaching the TuSkegee institute Friday
morning, will spend good portion Of the
day In Tuskegee, where he viii make a
speech to the students and residents of
that section. The President decided to
20 to Tuskegee because OF his friendship
for Mr.. Washington and his institution
aud his deep interest in the elevation Of
the colorcd race.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-17

Washington. Nov. 16.-The Govern
ment has decided to investigate the cir
cumstances under which james w.
Tolbert. Assistant Postmaster at Nc
GarInick. S. C.. was compelled by the
threats Or an armed mob TO abandon
has office and home. With that view the
matter has been placed In the hands Of
United States Attorney LathFop, with
instructions 10 look into the case with
view TO the prosecution Of any viola-
tor Of the Federal Statutes in this or
any other cases growing out Of the re-
eenf race troubles In that locality. As Il
preliminary step Mr.. Tolbert has sent a
telegram to Governor Elerbe. at Coz
laulbia. = c.. asking to know whether.
as Governor of South Carolina, he can
and will afford him protection Ia re-
turning To his family and Office.
Following Is tie text % the telegram
IL which, 80 answer had heen received
when Mr.. afolberg was seen By d reprc-
sentative Of the Associated Press to-
day:
Washington. November 10Th.
TO the Governor OF Soufh Carolina,
Columbia, s. C.:
II am citizen of South Carolina
where | was born and raised. and have
always resided. Ny home is at Me-
Corrnick. in the county Of AbbeYiile.
Ny wife il postmaster there, and | ana
her assistant ard conduct the business
If the office for her. she being a delicate
Women On Thursday, the 10th instant,
] was forced by an organized and armed
mob OF a hundred men to leave my
family and my home under the threat
that if / remained there | wonld be
killed. / therefore fled for safety, be-
cause / was unable to resist this mob.
| ana large land owner in the county
of AbbeyiIle. and also the owner Of
valuable houses and other real estate in
The town Of Mccormick. Ny wife is
there with our only child. a girl years
old. without my presence and my pro-
fecti0n on account OF the action Of an
armed mob. and my property is without
proper care. have committed no crime
against the laws of my country. and
haze done nsfhing To give any offense
whatever TO any man or set OF men,
save thai | ana q member Of the Repub-
liean party and believe in the doctrines
Of thar party. | send this 10 know If
ysn. as the Governor Of South Carolina,
can afford me protection az one of its
citizens, and ~ an employe Of the
United States Government thar ! may
return ID my family. 70 my property
and my business and be safe ffom mob
violence Answer care Of 81 James
Hotel, Washington, II. G.
iSigned.)