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The age-herald., 1898-01-30
TAKE BACK WAFER.
Merchants Declare Their Indorsement of
 Monetary Conference.

New York, Jan. 29.-The report of the committee appointed by the Merchants association to represent that body at the monetary conference recently held in h. dianapolis was submitted to President King, of the association, today. After ref erence to the recommendations suggested by the committee at the conference, the report said
 "It is due to the cause of sound money, in the success of which we are deeply in- terested, to say that we unanimously voted in the convention for the resolutions ap- proving the report of the monetary con- vention, and we earnestly hope that the necessary legislation may be secured to give effect to the principles of the single gold standard, sound bank currency and the governments retirement from the banking business. The convention ad- journed subject to the call of the executive committee. We regret that erroneous re- ports have appeared in certain newspapers regarding the action at the Indianapolis convention, to the effect that we are not in accord with the spirit and purpose of the convention"
 The committee were assured in a letter from President King that their action had met with unqualified approval of the mer- chants association.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE.
Proctor Said There Were incompetent Men in
 Revenue Department.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The senate sommit- tee on civil service and retrenchment to- day resumed its hearings. Will H. Lyons, of Bellevue, Ky, secretary to Senator De- boe, testified that he had been a gauger for two months. He resigned the office. He said he had taken the examination pro- vided by the civil service commission and ha failed, because, he said, the examina- tion was thoroughly impractical and of no proper application to the service of gaug- ing.
 John R. Proctor. president of the civil service commission, maintained that depu- ty collectors in the internal revenue de- partment ought to be kept in the classified service. He said that collectors had said to him that under the old system they had forced upon them incompetent men as deputies and MT. Proctor argued. therefore that the present status of deputy collect ors in the classified service ought not to be disturbed by the enacment of legislation modifying the present law
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
ARMOR PLATE PLANT BIDS
Twenty-Nine Opened By Secre-
 tary Long.
TWO FOR COMPLETE PLANTS
Others Donated Site and Set Forth the Advan- tages of the Respective Localities
 Will Go to Congress.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Tn accordance with the advertisement issued by the navy de- partment recently, proposals were opened in the office of Secretary Long today for the construction of government armor plate plant for the sale to the govern ment of sites suitable for such plant, and for the machinery and buildings necessary if the government decides to make it's own armor.
 There were twenty-nine bids, and they covered every phase of the advertisement Many of the proposals were merely offers to donate sites to the government condi- tional upon the location of the plant, a number of others were of- the supply of machinery. There were only two bids to furnish a complete plant and only one of those named figure. The two companies now engaged in the manufacture of armor for the navy did not submit proposals The Huntington, W. Va, chamber of com- merce offered to follow the specifications of the board and build complete plant for the sum of sS 1925 ,9O5, including site buildings and plant.
 Offers of sites for a plant gratis or for a nominal sum of money came from Mus kegon, Mich, Youngstown, O., Escamaba, Mich, Duluth, Minn., Ensley, Ala, To- raine O., Winthrop Harbor and Dock com- pany, of Chicago, Sheffield, Tenn, Wauke- gan. Ill.,, Detroit, Mich, Peoria, H., Mar uuette Mich, and Anniston, Ala
 It will take some time to schedule all these bids but as soon as all those can be arranged they will be sent to congress by Secretary Long for the information of that body in case it desires to embark the gov ernment in the manufacture of armor.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
DINNER 0F THE GRID IRONS In Celebration of Their Thir-
 teenth Anniversary MANY PROMINENT GUESTS Representing Four Different Nations of the GIobe-Banquet Hall at the ArIing-
 ton Scene of Beauty.

Washington, Jan. 29.--The Gridiron club and as has been it's custom in the past fur nished one of the most unique entertain meruts of the season. Distinguished guests were present from all parts of the world as we'll as men prominent in public life from every section of the United States. The large banquet hacl at the Arlington hotel was superbly decorated and the table was bed of rich flowers The scene was marvel in its brillancy for added to the electric light effect amidst the ferns and evergreens. the colors of the nations which wene represented at the dinner were in terspersed.
 The menu was souvenir gotten up with special reference to the thirteenth annual dinner and In which the "13" was used without regard to Its supposed fatal effect.
 MT. Frank H. Hosford, president of the club was exceedingly happy in hts intro dueItions of the speakers and kept the en- teraaining features moving with usual Gridiron vim arid excellence. The speeches were short and witty, in keeping with the occasion. The features were spectacular and brilliant and of kind peculiar to those dinners.
 The initiation of Mr. Charles A. Boyn- ton, superintendent of the southern di- vison of the Assocated Press, and MT. All bert Miller of the Kansas City Star, af forded an occasion for the publication of the pension roll. No names except those of y-oll were subjected to comments of a witty character ito fit each person mentioned.
 A tribe of Indians in full war dress swooped down and scalped George H. Daniels and George W. Boyd, who have been active in presenting the anti-scalping bill before congress.
 The civil service question was settled in a spirited contest in which Senator Lodge and Representative Grosvenor were person. ated by athletic young men, the result be- spoilsman.
 The features and speeches were inter- spersed with the solos and songs by the ,auartette, which added to the brilliancy of the occasion.
 There were 175 covers, and among the guests were the following: The president of Hawaii Hon. Sanford B. Dole; the German ambassador, Mir. Von Hohlenben; the French ambassador, M Cambon; the apostolic delegate, Mgr. Martenelli; Sena- tors German, of Maryland; Foraker and Hanna of Ohio, and Jones, of Arkansas; Speaker Reed and Representatives Allen. of Mississippi; Dingley, of Maine, and Grosvenor, of Ohio; Gen. Nelson A. Miles, MT. F. B. Moves, of the Washington Star, and Chauncey M. Depew, of New York.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
sEAcoAsr DEFENsEs.
A Bill Carrying s4,i44,9i2 for This Purpose
 Referred to the House.
his race.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The Qualifications s.ve system of sea coast defenses now in the course of completion, was reported to the house today. It carries $4,1H,912 as against estimates made by the war de- partgnent of s13,37S.571. The principal amounts allowed by the bill for the main items are as follows:
 Gun and mortar batteries s1,OOO000; sites for notifications s3OO,OOO; torpedoes for i,ar- bor defense s15O,OO0; armament of fortifica- tions, $2.033,777; field guns and other mis- cellaneous items $30O,OOO and ordnance and Qualifications board $1O0,O00
 Provision Is made that the armament shall be of American make except when 1t fs to the manifest interest of the govern ment to purchase limited quantities abroad
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
SAVANNAH RIVER INSPECTED.
Congressional Rivers and Harbors Committee
 Guests of the City,

Savannah, Ga., Jan. 29.-The river and harbor committee of congress inspected the Savannah river and harbor improvements today. A trip was taken down the river to the sea buoy and return on the City of Augusta of the Ocean Steamship company.
 Besides the congressional party and the ladies accompanying them, there were number of Savannahians, including Maj. Meldrim, the president and members of the cotton exchange and board of trade, judges of the courts and others. On the return the visitors were taken on a carriage drive about the city. The congressional party will remain here tonight and will leave for Washington tomorrow at noon. The party are the guests of the city during their stay here.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30

debate A basis for such a rule was pre- scented today by MT. Dalzell, a member of the committee on rules, in the form of a resolution providing that the subject be considered immediately after the report of the ways and means committee.
 Ready By Noon
 The committee will probably be ready to report by noon, so that under the reso- lution the debate will begin shortly after noon. It Is probable that before the house assemblies the Dalzell resolution will be so shaped to fix the hours for debate and for a vote. The determination to bring the subject to immediate issue gave gem eral satisfaction among the majority mem- bers. Some of them had desired to put aside all other business today and vote down the Teller resolution before the week closed. MT. Johnson, of Indiana, took the lead in this movement and se- cured the assent of most of the Indiana republicans and several other members to this movement. It was finally concluded, however, to let the resolution go to the committee, with distinct assurances of Chairman Dingley that the issue would be passed to conclusion on Monday.
 Daltzells Resolution
 After further conference Mr. Dalzell in- troduced the following resolution:
 Resolved, That immediately upon the report to the house by the committee on ways and means, on the senate concurrent resolution No. 9 eTeller resolution) it shall be in order to proceed to the con- sideration of said report"
 This was referred to the rules committee and will serve as the basis of a special rule, fixing the time and limits of the de- bate if this course is considered desirable. As MT. Dalzell is member of the rules committee, his resolution was regarded as showing purpose to have the question disposed of immediately after the ways and means committee reported.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Mob Kills a Hospital Assistant

Bombay, Jan. 29.-Serious riots have oc- cured at Sinnar, in the Nassick district, Bombay presidency, against. the plague measures. mob killed a hospital assist ant, burned the segregation camp, wrecked the postofhce and cut telegraph wires. The police were obliged to fire upon the mob in order to quell the disturbance. and many rioters were wounded.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
For Patience and Toleration.

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 29.-C. H. J. Taylor. ex- recorder of deeds of Washington City, and Atlanta's well-known negro lawyer, has wired Gov. Jones of Arkansas and the mayor of Lonoke, begging them to do everything possible to re-establish friendly relations between the races in Lonoke county. MT. Taylor says that one or two impudent or unwise negroes should not be allowed to afHict all. He pleads as negro democrat for patience and toleration for his raca
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery. Jan. 29.-The city council has been offered par for it's seoO,ooO issue of 30-year AZ per cent. waterworks bonds and has by resolution accepted the propo- sition. sperry, Jones & Co., of Baltimore are the bidders.
 By direction of the council final propo-
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
MONTGOMERY MILL oVNN
 ITS WATER WORKS SYSTEM

sition of 0,000 has been made Mir. Rice, the owner of the present system of water. works, and he has fallen in his price to s4Oo,0OO it. is believed that the trade can be madex in which event the s25OOOO bal ance accruing from the sale of the bonds will; be expended in extending and perfect ing the system.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
DEAD AND FROZEN IN POOLS OF BLOOD Fate of Mrs. RathbuFn and Her Ten Year
 Old Daughter. HEAD SPLIT WITH AN AXE When the Mother Interiered to Protect Her Daughter From Assault. THE GIRLS THROAT WAS CUT After the Brute Had Satisfied His Lust, But Not Without Fearful Struggle
 Rats Fed on Their
 Bodies.
HEAD SPLIT WITH AN AXE
THE GIRLS THROAT WAS CUT

Burlington, la. Jan. 29.-The dead and frozen bodies of Mrs. Fanny Rathburn and her 10 year old daughter Mary were found in pools of blood this afternoon in their home near this city. The woman had been struck on the head with an axe. which was found leaning against a near by wall Her head was split open. The body of the child was found in a bed room off the kitchen with the throat cut from ear to ear
 Evidences of a horrible struggle for life were present on all sides. Evidently the young girl had been brutally assaulted by the murderer, although her torn clothing indicated she had fought desperately for her honor.
 Cut Her Throat.
 Having accomplished the deed the vll- ain cut her throat. This was not done without a great struggle, the girls hands showing cuts where she had attempted to defend herself Blood was scattered all over the bed and on the floor. The body of the woman was found to be badly eat en by rats and presented horrible sight.
 Several arrests have been made and the police are actively engaged in running down several clues.
 The woman was a widow of good repute, though quite poor, and no motive but the outrage of the daughter can be supposed. The officers refuse to give the names of the persons under arrest.
 A necktie has been found in the house which, it is thought, the girl tore from her assaiant. This may lead to the murders Identification.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Steamer Corona Mrecked

Seattle, Wash. Jan. 2s.-The steamship Corona of the Pacific Coast Steamship com- pany, plying between Seattle and Dyea Alaska, was wrecked Jan. "A in Grenville sound. off Kennedy island. The passengers were all saved, but the vessel and cargo are total loss. The passengers were taken to Lewis Island, where they now are.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30

and blew up the toll hca=o with s,namite, completely demolishing it. Four guards were in charge of the gate, but at the raid- CTS orders they left the scene. More trou- be is expected, as the New Haven pike, in which the state is interested, has re- placed gates and Is again collecting toll.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Germans Play With Swords

Berlin. Jan. 29.-It is reported that Count William Bismarck, president of East Prus- sia, and second son of Prince Bismarck, has fought duel with Herr Maubach the chief presidential councillor, owing to a personal quarrel. Herr Maubach, its ad- ded, was wounded.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Another Toll House Blown Up

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 29.-A special from Bardstown, says: Turnpike affairs in this county are growing worse all the time. Notwithstanding the fact that Governor Bradley has offered reward for raiders, a mob visited the toll gate near the fair grounds on the Louisville pike last night
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
IN THE HOUSE MONDAY.
Leaders Agree That It Should Be Disposed
 Of At Once.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The determination was reached by leaders in the house that the Teller resolution for the payment of bonds in silver passed by the senate last night should be disposed of by the house on Monday in order that the attitude of that branch of congress might be placed before the country immediately.
 The conclusion was reached after numer- ous conferences between Speaker Reed Chairman Dingley of the ways and means rules committee, and other influential members of the house. Late in the day the resolution was referred by the speaker to the ways and means committee and Chairman Dinglcy at once gave notice of a special meeting of the committee at 1O:3O Monday morning. At the same time he mo- titled democratic members of the commit tee that his general purpose was, sub stantiaily as follows:
 An Adverse Report
 The bill will be considered by the com mittee on Monday and an adverse report will be on the resolution as it stands. This will be submitted to the house when 1t convenes on Monday and plans made to dispose of the matter before the days session closes. As to the procedure on the floor MT. Dingley made no prediction beyond saying that 1t was proposed to dis pose of the subject on Monday. This will doubtless require a special rule as to the
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Jones Predicts a Majority.

I had talk with Senator Jones, chair man of the democratic national committee, today. He predicted a large democratic majority in the house of representatives as result of the next November election ''The only thing" said he, (which can pre- vent our electing the next president, is the possibility of a great majority in the next house, which may be so large that some of our friends may attempt to enact un- wise legislation. The outlook Is bright. I have no hesitancy in predicting demo- cratic house as result of the next elec- tion and a democratic president next time''
 In the house today the democrats guyed the republicans much over the failure of prosperity to arrive as predicted.
 There Will Be No War.
 The best opinion here is that there will be no war with Spain. The fact that the Viscaya has been dispatched from Car thagena to one of our ports makes no impression here. It is considered merely a move on the part of the president of the Spanish cabinet to fortify itself at home.
 The dispatch of fleet from Spain to Cuba is looked upon in the same light However, Secretary Long says the North Atlantic squadron will remain in the vi- cinity of Havana for the present. Of course there is spirit of uneasiness about the navy department. Every precaution has been taken. Torpedo defenses have been laid In all the Atlantic and Gulf ports, and every possible preparation for war has been made.
 The navy department officials, however, do not believe that Spain is prepared for war, and their best poinion Is that the Cuban matter will be settled amcably so far as this government and Spain are concerned. D. w. BARRETT.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Entertained By Postmaster General

Washington, Jan. 29.-The president and Mrs. Mckinley were entertained at dinner tonight by Postmaster-General and Mrs. Gary. Mrs. Gary received in gown of white brocade satin. trimmed in sable and lace.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
NEGROES LEAVING LONOKE IN DROVES Business Is Paralyzed and the Situation
 Critical. MEETING TO DEVISE PLANS For Ezterminating the Blacks Held By
 White Citizens. SIMONT0N, A NEGRO MERCHANT Who Escaped Party of Lynchers, Will Be Taken Back to Testify, Under Military
 Escort-Trouble Dates Back to
 Former Race War.
MEETING TO DEVISE PLANS
sIMONToA, A NEGRO MERCHANT

Little Rock, Jan. 29.-The situation at Lonoke continues critical According to trustworthy reports received here today negroes are leaving there in droyes and business is almost at standsttll.
 It is hard to get reliable information concerning the situation from the usual news sources but parties arriving here from Lonoke this afternoon assert that a reign of terror prevails and affairs are in a worse condition than last night A traveling salesman came up from Lonoke this afternoon. He said peaceable negroes who have lived at Lonoke for years are taking their families and leaving town. The younger negroes are sullen and de- fiant. He says that business is at a stand still and thlat he had to leave there because he could do no business. He said that there is a we.l-organized movement among the negroes out and that meeting of white men was to have been held this af- ternoon at Lonoke to devise plans for car rying out this purpose.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
REPUBLICANS ARE
 SPLIT WIDE OPEN Passage of Teller Resolution Like
 a Bomb Shell. THE HOUSE IS TREMBLING Ii the Czar Forces a Vote Every One
 Must Declare Himself. THIS WILL MEAN THEIR DEFEAT If the Party Lash Is Effective---An Ef-
 fort to Pigeon Hole It. THERE WILL BE NO WAR WITH SPAIN The Feeling About the Navy Department Teller Resolution Will Come Before the House Monday = An Agreement
 Reached Between the Leaders.
If the Party Lash Is Effective---An Ef-
 fort to Pigeon Hole It.
THERE WILL BE NO WAR WITH SPAIN
Special to The Age-Herald.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The passage of the silver resolution in the senate yesterday, by vote of AZ to S2, was like the explo- sion of bombshell in the republican camp. The republican party has been split wide open.
 The republicans of the house are trem- body. If Speaker Reed forces a vote every republican will have to declare himself, and should Reeds party lash be effective, 1t will mean the defeat of half of them. Consequently every effort is being made to have the resolution pigeon-holed in the house.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Witness summoned.

Oscar Simonton, the negro merchant who a, month ago escaped from a party of would-be lynchers after being seriously wounded, has been summoned to appear before the grand jury which convenes Feb ruary '. Simonton has called on Governor Jones and expressd the fear that if he returns to testfy he will be killed He has appealed to the governor for protection and has bsen assured that 1t will be given If necessary Simonton will be escorted to Lonolxe by a company of militia.
 The trouble in Lonoke county dates back about Twenty-Five years. At that time three th hite men, all prominent, were killed by negroes. The crime resulted. in race war, in which numbers on both sides par ticpated. A party of the whites took ref uge in swamp, which was surrounded by negroes, and terrible battle took place before the besiegers were routed. Ever since there has been more or less trouble in Lonoxe county. The feud then started has been continued by the sons and rela- tives of the three murdered men and trag- edies have resulted.
The age-herald., 1898-01-30
Does Not Concern All.

It is not to be understood that the bitter feeling against the negroes extends to all of the white inhabitants of Lonoke county. Many white citizens have done all in their power to prevent trouble and de- plore the present situation, but they have been unable to prevent it. Some white property owners of Lonoke county are try ing to dispose of their property and express their intention of moving away.
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The age-herald., 1898-01-30
WzCAYA SAILING
 FOR AMERICA Under Command of Captain
 Eubate. THE REST OF THE SQUADRON Preparing to Begin the y -5e to Havana Torpedo FlotillG sjs Later. ''''''''' .7zgI '' '''' Further Details s7Ow He Was En- trapped wh1'F s His Mistress. HUT WAS SURROUNDED BY SOLDIERS Gave the Alarm MercilessIy Shot
 Betrayed By Ne-
 gro For $500
HUT WAS SURROUNDED BY SOLDIERS

Cathtsana, Spain, Jan 29-The first- class armored cruiser Vizcaya is starting for America. The rest of the Spanish is preparing to sail for Havanak
 The ironclad Cristolbal Colon Qormeriy Garibaldi ID will accompany the torpedo f1otiEa later.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-19

remember it's name. He loves the coun-
try and was great sportsman when he
was younger.
GAS for books, father is always read
ing what is written about ships. He
has studied Farragut's tactics or maneu-
vers or whatever you call them. He
served under Farragut, you know. He
has studied Captain Mahan's books too.
But he is very active man. He gets
up early in the morning, he eats heart
lily, he drinks little or nothing, he
smokes few good cigars, he goes to
bed early. He is very deliberate and
cool, but he makes up his mind quickly
and he acts quickly. He never talked to
me of war before be went away, but I
know he was very proud and very glad
to take command of the squadron.
"There is an old saying, If thing
is worth doing, it's worth doing WE'LL
and that is what my father believes.
So, really, the news from Manila did
not surprise me. New York World.